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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 tried transferring from a nearby phone but kept getting an ineligible message. Ended up getting a qr code from the ee app but even then it took ages for the esim to activate
Looks amazing! So does the ink case look purple at all? I want to get it if it’s mostly navy blue
For the language go to the Settings app > General > Language & Region and you'll have an option to add a language. Add English UK and then you can remove whatever is set as main.Thank you so much for your reply.
How about the United Kingdom as the main language in the set up which hasn't appeared the 2nd time? Do you think there is anything else that might have been erased?
I couldn't as the old phone was Android and the only possible way is to start "Move to IOS" which can only be done during the set up.
Change the language on your iPhone or iPad
A day into using my 14 Pro (now fully set up from scratch), have to say I’m a big fan. The Dynamic Island is really cool, and I find AOD better than I expected (although definitely not a must have feature). Looking forward to trying the camera more soon!
Welcome Samsung marketing team
It went on easy, no problems. It does not reach all the way to the edges so cases shouldn’t be a problem. So far so good. I had the Armorite last year, I can’t tell the difference.
Installation is a doddle.
Good luck to those of you getting deliveries today, enjoy your new iPhones.
So I’ve learned a few things this year
- people go out of their way to charge phones due to worrying about battery health?? My battery was 98% and was charged overnight, wired and wireless on and off in the van with the phone shutting off due to heat multiple times during the summer as it’s used for sat nav in the van window…
- esim is largely still a mess, glad I didn’t do it. Just a simple swap of the physical one and job done in seconds.
Also have to say I’m happy with this phone overall but not feeling that it’s a very big step up from the 13pro dynamic island is ok but feel it detracts more from the screen real estate than the notch, AOD is meh and if my understanding is correct unless you shoot in RAW it’s still a 12mp camera?
And no I’m not from the Samsung marketing department 😂
- people go out of their way to charge phones due to worrying about battery health?? My battery was 98% and was charged overnight, wired and wireless on and off in the van with the phone shutting off due to heat multiple times during the summer as it’s used for sat nav in the van window…
- esim is largely still a mess, glad I didn’t do it. Just a simple swap of the physical one and job done in seconds.
Also have to say I’m happy with this phone overall but not feeling that it’s a very big step up from the 13pro dynamic island is ok but feel it detracts more from the screen real estate than the notch, AOD is meh and if my understanding is correct unless you shoot in RAW it’s still a 12mp camera?
And no I’m not from the Samsung marketing department 😂
The annual hell of phone swapping is over (for me).
A real PITA due to:
Work apps (RSA, various Blackberry apps)
Authenticator apps
firstdirect app
One other banking app (can’t remember which) - they wanted a photo of my driving licence and for it to exactly fill the on-screen frame, however the DL always came out blurry so it has gone for manual approval.
eSIM move went well for me, but not for the wife - for some reason the eSIM move for her didn’t work so she’s still using her old 12, until
I call EE today.
So far, only the Island is new, it’s good but as I expected, the phone doesn’t feel that different.
Not buyer’s remorse as I knew this would be the case.
A lot of Friday was spent swearing and saying “Why do I bother with this every year” 😂
A real PITA due to:
Work apps (RSA, various Blackberry apps)
Authenticator apps
firstdirect app
One other banking app (can’t remember which) - they wanted a photo of my driving licence and for it to exactly fill the on-screen frame, however the DL always came out blurry so it has gone for manual approval.
eSIM move went well for me, but not for the wife - for some reason the eSIM move for her didn’t work so she’s still using her old 12, until
I call EE today.
So far, only the Island is new, it’s good but as I expected, the phone doesn’t feel that different.
Not buyer’s remorse as I knew this would be the case.
A lot of Friday was spent swearing and saying “Why do I bother with this every year” 😂
After getting stuck in a whole load of traffic on the M4 on the way home from the Apple Store (3.5 hrs home instead of 40mins) and a late night setting up the phone I can safely say the 14PM is a great upgrade from the 12PM.
Banking apps are the worst. Appreciate its a security layer and it’s your money they are protecting but Sainsburys bank for example needed to change a phone number and had to answer several questions from my credit report which I just didn’t know so failed now my account is locked and I have to have a letter in the post until then cannot use my credit card. Who sits there with a copy of their credit report to change a number?
It needed to send a security code to change number to the old number I no longer have. I know basically that’s my fault but should not have to go through my credit history to be able to change a phone number.
I was going to use this phone without a case and if dropped / damaged then use my AppleCare to get a replacement. If I’ve got to go through those 4 hours again with the rest of the bank apps I might just basically never take the phone out of the house.
There has to be a better way whilst maintaining security. It’s ridiculous. As people have said photos of passports and then being referred for manual checks for the next 24 hours too. Not right.
It needed to send a security code to change number to the old number I no longer have. I know basically that’s my fault but should not have to go through my credit history to be able to change a phone number.
I was going to use this phone without a case and if dropped / damaged then use my AppleCare to get a replacement. If I’ve got to go through those 4 hours again with the rest of the bank apps I might just basically never take the phone out of the house.
There has to be a better way whilst maintaining security. It’s ridiculous. As people have said photos of passports and then being referred for manual checks for the next 24 hours too. Not right.
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Finally coming up for air after release day.
Picked up my 14 Pro Max successfully and wife's 14 Pro was delivered on time and without hassle by DHL. Only noticed after the fact that there was a typo on the postcode!
I went for the silver and wife has deep purple. There is a subtle difference in the white back versus my 13 Pro Max. The deep purple is stunning; really classy and sleek. I can't say I don't have colour envy...
Will try out the Music Magpie kiosk at Asda later. Hopefully there'll be somebody on their side to initiate the check.
I opted to do a clean setup. iCloud data pulled down successfully and apps without iCloud data were set up manually. This took up most of my day but it was worth it as I've managed to recover 20GB+ of storage space and I now have a lean base to build on - my previous backup has been incremented upon since the OG 2007 release!
Loving the Dynamic Island. It's fun, whimsical and visually striking. Haven't had a chance to use the cameras in anger yet, but will give that a shot later in the park with my son.
Desperately waiting for my Peel thin cases to arrive. This ESR basic clear case does the job until then, but it's so thick and adds additional bulk to an already big phone. I've had to return the thin Memumi case from Amazon and it sported camera lens bezel coverage, which didn't fit.
Next quest is to source a Series 8 steel watch with milanese loop. No store stock available anywhere except Regent Street currently. I fear some AirPods Pro 2 may also be beckoning...
It's been fun, guys!
Picked up my 14 Pro Max successfully and wife's 14 Pro was delivered on time and without hassle by DHL. Only noticed after the fact that there was a typo on the postcode!
I went for the silver and wife has deep purple. There is a subtle difference in the white back versus my 13 Pro Max. The deep purple is stunning; really classy and sleek. I can't say I don't have colour envy...
Will try out the Music Magpie kiosk at Asda later. Hopefully there'll be somebody on their side to initiate the check.
I opted to do a clean setup. iCloud data pulled down successfully and apps without iCloud data were set up manually. This took up most of my day but it was worth it as I've managed to recover 20GB+ of storage space and I now have a lean base to build on - my previous backup has been incremented upon since the OG 2007 release!
Loving the Dynamic Island. It's fun, whimsical and visually striking. Haven't had a chance to use the cameras in anger yet, but will give that a shot later in the park with my son.
Desperately waiting for my Peel thin cases to arrive. This ESR basic clear case does the job until then, but it's so thick and adds additional bulk to an already big phone. I've had to return the thin Memumi case from Amazon and it sported camera lens bezel coverage, which didn't fit.
Next quest is to source a Series 8 steel watch with milanese loop. No store stock available anywhere except Regent Street currently. I fear some AirPods Pro 2 may also be beckoning...
It's been fun, guys!
How did the sides hold up whilst being caseless. I’ve not been caseless since the X. Was considering AppleCare+ for the protection.
I had a really good install experience this year for some reason it actually kept me logged in to everything and it copied over my authenticator app this year with all my codes. I then set up another phone and it did none of the above so I think it is just luck sometimes.
Let me know how you get on at Asda with the smart kiosk. Looking to go on Sunday 👍🏽