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iPhone 13 UK iPhone 13/13 mini/13 Pro/13 Pro Max Pre-release, Orders and Dispatch Thread

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so a summary of last years (the day before iPhone day AKA tracking day)... going to be a busy day.. there were 1173 posts on the 22nd Oct and summary of the day below!


8.30am - first DPD app notifications of delivery but nothing from Apple and no updates on order
12.00pm - apple order status pages went a bit wonky and not available (ensue panic)
12.37pm - order pages available again, panic over, the world is good again... expect still no updates on orders
12.40pm - first confirmed Apple.com order update as shipped - Syncreon tracking on order page... let the post carnage begin! with this tracking people could see if they got UKmail too (no early notification from them)
4.40pm - DHL/UKMail texts went out with tracking working
5.41pm - the annual 'Why is my phone in Newcastle?' post when its just down the road near Hinkley (https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...ers-and-dispatch-thread.2251576/post-29089512)
6.30pm - typo by someone asking if DPD provide 1 hour sluts for their deliveries! ? ? ?
7.15pm - my instore collection status changed to ready to collect. people getting notification of 'ready to collect'
7.47pm - more dispatch emails sent out from apple.
 
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gregrichards said:
I was going to send in my iPhone 12 to Argos Trade In because they had offered the most £519 but I was put off by the comments here regarding likewize (formerly known as Brightstar) who process the trade in. It is not Argos who process the trade in it is likewize (formerly called Brightstar) The quite recent review on trustpilot for Brightstar Argos trade in is really bad. It is titled ‘Avoid like the plague‘. Brightstar have rebranded to likewize but the review is on BRIGHTSTAR 20:20 LIMITED page on Trustpilot. A guy says on the review in August that he sent his phone in and likewize/Brightstar said the parcel arrived empty. The man doesn’t believe they would sign for an empty parcel and that it is not the Royal Mail’s fault his phone is missing. He didn’t know the label they provided only insured the phone for £100, he says he would have paid for Royal Mail Special Delivery for the cover Up to £500. I don’t know if he got any compensation because he says likewize have not been helpful at all and the Royal Mail are saying likewize are liable because the parcel was delivered to them.

I managed to lock in a price of £497 with music magpie for my iPhone 12 128gb on the 7th of September. I would see who else can give you the best price for your phone now and not gamble with the Argos Trade In given the terrible review on Trust pilot. The comments here regarding the negative experiences they have had with Brightstar were also very concerning. I don’t think it is worth the gamble and possible hassle if something goes wrong. I have never had an issue with MusicMagpie, envirofone, Goodbuytech, Mazuma who I have used a lot over the years. Whoever you send the phone to please pay for the postage to make sure it is fully insured for the current value of the phone. I always send my trade in phones Royal Mail Special Delivery insured up to £500 or £1000. I usually pay approximately £7 for Special Delivery but it is worth it to make sure it is fully insured just in case it goes missing or arrives broken. Always take a picture of the package before you send it. I sent an item via Royal Mail that arrived damaged and the Royal Mail would not give me compensation because I had not photographed the parcel before it was sent off. They wanted proof it had been securely packaged and I didn’t know to take a photo of the parcel before sending it. I had to refund my eBay buyer and lost the value of the item so I know not to make that mistake ever again.

Sorry for the long reply I just don’t you sending your phone away to trade in and something goes wrong and you lose most or all of the value of the phone. I hope you manage to trade in successfully and you enjoy your new phone when it arrives.
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don't always go by the reviews.. Apple themselves use Brightstar as their trade in partner!
 
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Jinjin said:
so a summary of last years (the day before iPhone day AKA tracking day)... going to be a busy was.. there was 1173 posts on the 22nd Oct and summary of the day below!


8.30am - first DPD app notifications of delivery but nothing from Apple and no updates on order
12.00pm - apple order status pages went a bit wonky and not available (ensue panic)
12.37pm - order pages available again, panic over, the world is good again... expect still no updates on orders
12.40pm - first confirmed Apple.com order update as shipped - Syncreon tracking on order page... let the post carnage begin! with this tracking people could see if they got UKmail too (no early notification from them)
4.40pm - DHL/UKMail texts went out with tracking working
5.41pm - the annual 'Why is my phone in Newcastle?' post when its just down the road near Hinkley (https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...ers-and-dispatch-thread.2251576/post-29089512)
6.30pm - random typo by someone asking if DPD provide 1 hour sluts for their deliveries! 😂 😂 🤣
7.15pm - my instore collection status changed to ready to collect. people getting notification of 'ready to collect'
7.47pm - more dispatch emails sent out from apple.
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Last year my phone arrived with DHL about 10am…usually it arrives anywhere between 4pm and 6pm…hopping for an early delivery time again this year.
 
Jinjin said:
so a summary of last years (the day before iPhone day AKA tracking day)... going to be a busy was.. there was 1173 posts on the 22nd Oct and summary of the day below!

6.30pm - random typo by someone asking if DPD provide 1 hour sluts for their deliveries! 😂 😂 🤣
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This has for some reason killed me 🤣🤣

I can remember this, can't believe how quick this year has gone! (well...10/11 months!)
 
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Jinjin said:
so a summary of last years (the day before iPhone day AKA tracking day)... going to be a busy was.. there was 1173 posts on the 22nd Oct and summary of the day below!


8.30am - first DPD app notifications of delivery but nothing from Apple and no updates on order
12.00pm - apple order status pages went a bit wonky and not available (ensue panic)
12.37pm - order pages available again, panic over, the world is good again... expect still no updates on orders
12.40pm - first confirmed Apple.com order update as shipped - Syncreon tracking on order page... let the post carnage begin! with this tracking people could see if they got UKmail too (no early notification from them)
4.40pm - DHL/UKMail texts went out with tracking working
5.41pm - the annual 'Why is my phone in Newcastle?' post when its just down the road near Hinkley (https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...ers-and-dispatch-thread.2251576/post-29089512)
6.30pm - random typo by someone asking if DPD provide 1 hour sluts for their deliveries! 😂 😂 🤣
7.15pm - my instore collection status changed to ready to collect. people getting notification of 'ready to collect'
7.47pm - more dispatch emails sent out from apple.
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Ah yes. The sluts comment definitely brought me some joy last year 🤣🤣
 
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I pre-ordered my iPhone 13 Pro 128GB Sierra Blue on Friday at 1:30pm. For the first time in the last 10 iPhones I’ve owned (and for reasons I won’t go in to) I’ve ordered one on a 24 month contract from a network rather than direct from Apple. It’s from iDmobile which are part of Carphone Warehone (and use the 3 network).

On the confirmation email I received it just says:

“If it’s a pre-order, the expected delivery date should be mentioned on the website with the product details”

When I look in the website, it doesn’t mention delivery dates, it just says ‘available from 24/09/2021’.

Anyone have any experience with iDmobile in terms of iPhone launches? Really hoping for a launch day delivery!
 
Question about using a burner phone

About to transfer over onto my 7+ so I can post off my 12 in the morning

I'm pretty sure the 7+ is 32gb, and on my current 12 ive used about 70gb out of 128gb, and then about 100gb out of 200gb iCloud

When I transfer my backup onto my 7+, what does it not install due to the phone not having enough storage? apps?

If that makes sense.. I will have had this same issue last year im guessing but can't seem to remember there being any issues with not having enough memory on the phone and things not being installed
 
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Can't wait for Friday! It's gonna be a huge difference for me, upgrading to a pro max phone, but i'm excited for the better battery life! I think my 12 pro last year was delivered by dpd, so hopefully it will be the same this year!
 
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virginblue4 said:
I pre-ordered my iPhone 13 Pro 128GB Sierra Blue on Friday at 1:30pm. For the first time in the last 10 iPhones I’ve owned (and for reasons I won’t go in to) I’ve ordered one on a 24 month contract from a network rather than direct from Apple. It’s from iDmobile which are part of Carphone Warehone (and use the 3 network).

On the confirmation email I received it just says:

“If it’s a pre-order, the expected delivery date should be mentioned on the website with the product details”

When I look in the website, it doesn’t mention delivery dates, it just says ‘available from 24/09/2021’.

Anyone have any experience with iDmobile in terms of iPhone launches? Really hoping for a launch day delivery!
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On the actual product it states delivers by 24 September, so you will get it release day.

I too ordered from Carphone Warehouse, and it said the same thing. They will email you tracking information and confirmation the day before, so keep an eye on your emails and junk folders.
 
jbuk72 said:
It’s let me change it in the app before. It’s usually of the back of the message they send you telling you there is a problem.

If that does not happen try visiting your order via a computer and hit the edit button next to the payment method. You could just use the online chat if all else fails.

Hope you get it sorted.
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KrisLord said:
You’ve plenty of time, this happens every year with Halifax ;)

Just ring apple in the morning and pay via card.
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Thank you both 🙂 back to Barclaycard next year!!
 
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