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iPhone 14/Plus UK iPhone 14/14 Plus/14 Pro/14 Pro Max Pre-release, Orders and Dispatch Thread
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I moved to eSim (EE) during lockdown so I could get a sim for work. I never had a work mobile before as wasn’t really needed but didn’t want my personal number going wider than a select few. My work originally gave me a huawei (?) and then a Samsung but I just could fathom how to use an android phone so changed to eSim to get dual sim function. Handy in that now can make calls from 2 different networks.
I looked up the process last night for switching the eSim over and looks quite straight forward - essentially done as part of the normally back up set up. I never set up from new as like to keep messages and the like 🤪
These leather cases look okay for the less than half the price. Might get one when I decide what colour of phone I am keeping.
Leather Case for iPhone 14 Pro Max with Apple Mag-safe, Genuine Leather,Anti-scratch (Sun Orange)
Leather Case with Mag-safe Compatible with Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max,Genuine Leather ,Anti-scratch
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Through uswitch you can get 20gb for £8/month on O2 which I moved to a few months ago (they have a few different options for monthly cost/data on there too). And with O2 the data gets doubled if your household has Virgin Media TV/internet.
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I got 150gb, unlimited calls and texts, o2 travel, o2 inclusive travel, prime video and Apple music from 02 for £15 a month
I would have preferred to wait for iOS 16 until I get the 14, but as the delivery is 3rd-10th Oct for me, I'll probably end up upgrading my current phone tomorrow.
I’ve ordered a midnight blue one to have a look at.I moved to eSim (EE) during lockdown so I could get a sim for work. I never had a work mobile before as wasn’t really needed but didn’t want my personal number going wider than a select few. My work originally gave me a huawei (?) and then a Samsung but I just could fathom how to use an android phone so changed to eSim to get dual sim function. Handy in that now can make calls from 2 different networks.
I looked up the process last night for switching the eSim over and looks quite straight forward - essentially done as part of the normally back up set up. I never set up from new as like to keep messages and the like 🤪
These leather cases look okay for the less than half the price. Might get one when I decide what colour of phone I am keeping.
Leather Case for iPhone 14 Pro Max with Apple Mag-safe, Genuine Leather,Anti-scratch (Sun Orange)
Leather Case with Mag-safe Compatible with Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max,Genuine Leather ,Anti-scratchsmile.amazon.co.uk
They look similar to the ESR leather cases- probably the same. If it’s as slim at the apple cases I may keep this over my Ink one
I guess it depends on the coverage in your area and what your usage is like. For me, EE and Vodafone offer the best 5G coverage - but pricing on both seems to be creeping up a lot.
If you get decent Three coverage where you are, they are offering their 24-month unlimited everything "advanced" plan for £399 over the 24 months (£16.63ish averaged out) via employee perks: https://store.three.co.uk/view/cont...0_1662893237_747da652ca6517c6804f99a2f619e3b5
Just done it from the App - took 5 mins max. Thanks!
Not always true, they might choose to trade bank holiday hours rather than close. Working in retail, we don’t always get bank holidays off…
Just swapped in the app - really easy.I moved to eSim (EE) during lockdown so I could get a sim for work. I never had a work mobile before as wasn’t really needed but didn’t want my personal number going wider than a select few. My work originally gave me a huawei (?) and then a Samsung but I just could fathom how to use an android phone so changed to eSim to get dual sim function. Handy in that now can make calls from 2 different networks.
I looked up the process last night for switching the eSim over and looks quite straight forward - essentially done as part of the normally back up set up. I never set up from new as like to keep messages and the like 🤪
These leather cases look okay for the less than half the price. Might get one when I decide what colour of phone I am keeping.
Leather Case for iPhone 14 Pro Max with Apple Mag-safe, Genuine Leather,Anti-scratch (Sun Orange)
Leather Case with Mag-safe Compatible with Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max,Genuine Leather ,Anti-scratchsmile.amazon.co.uk
Because I restore from backup always the old fashioned way, I have to install to make everything align 😅
I'll be having to wait till Oct to get mine, so will be on here vicariously experiencing people getting there's on launch day. Please do post unboxing pics etc.Getting two iPhone 14 pros on Friday. If anyone is interested in more photos of my desk as the unboxing unfolds, then please let me know. Many likes from my pre-order pics
They messed mine up. I called on Friday to get a new eSIM pack ready to use next week, and made them confirm my current eSIM would continue working until I request a SIM swap. Didn't happen, on Saturday morning my line was dead and no sign of the new one. Turns out they had swapped to the new eSIM while it's still in the post.
They promised to swap it back, didn't work either and I've just got back from an O2 shop where they helped me transfer my number to a physical SIM and it works again.
I don't understand why O2 issues eSIMs as physical packs with a printed QR code inside, it seems so backward!
No, because you can transfer an eSIM to another iPhone as it is supported by EE.
Alternatively, you can run the same process.
Just don't delete the eSIM profile from the old phone, because then you won't have anything to transfer or an active line to receive a text if redoing the process via the My EE app. After transferring or redoing the My EE process you can delete the profile from the old phone (if still present).
These leather cases look okay for the less than half the price. Might get one when I decide what colour of phone I am keeping.
Leather Case for iPhone 14 Pro Max with Apple Mag-safe, Genuine Leather,Anti-scratch (Sun Orange)
Leather Case with Mag-safe Compatible with Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max,Genuine Leather ,Anti-scratchsmile.amazon.co.uk
These actually look pretty decent, might have to give one a go. Will be interested to see pics.
Always been a fan of the Apple leather cases but £59 is a bit steep
Does anyone mind me asking, how has the eSim experience been for you? As I haven’t tried eSim yet.
It's been fine. I've been using it for a few years now. You can't really tell that it is an eSIM other than looking at the settings. It is treated just like a physical SIM. Roaming also works in the same way. The only problem you may encounter is that you cannot transfer to Android (which I think is why Apple didn't release eSIM only phones in Europe. I am expecting a huge fine if they don't enable that first) or obviously use a non-smartphone that requires a physical SIM card.
Shipped!!!!!!!!
The Apple Watch SE refurb for my mum that is. She keeps falling over so going to try and get her used to wearing one now before she’s much older.
Any tips/tricks on encouraging an older parent to wear their Apple Watch? (Sorry off topic!)
The Apple Watch SE refurb for my mum that is. She keeps falling over so going to try and get her used to wearing one now before she’s much older.
Any tips/tricks on encouraging an older parent to wear their Apple Watch? (Sorry off topic!)
I love this as my battery back up .. it looks nice (yes, yes it’s all about the colour!) and it works better than the Apple battery pack. Also it’s USB C which I’m preferring now 🙂
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I haven't done a transfer myself because I had an Android break before my current iPhone 12 Pro Max. But from acquentainces that have done, they are happy with. Remember that it has to be supported by your provider too. EE support it and according to Apple https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT209096 only EE do in the UK.
With O2 and Vodafone you will need to find alternative ways of activation. Although Vodafone do online issue of eSIM from their website. Three mention it on their website, but do not issue new eSIMs indefinitely.