UK iPhone 4S thread.

[iWannaBeAdored]

That's what I was worried about. I went the eBay route and sold for £333. After fees, postage worked out at £276, so there is still not much in it!

I was going to sell my iPhone 4 16GB on eBay but I though, after the eBays fees I was getting maybe less than these companies who buy your phone. I sold it to Dough-Dough for £277.04 (which was the best price at the time (1 week ago)).

Use this site to get the best price http://www.sellmymobile.com

I can confirm that Dough-Dough were great, they inspect the phone they day they receive it and then they send the payment via BACS transfer (few days) or cheque.

 

[kaibex]

I just assumed I would have to. Do you know how I would go about keeping it? I'd appreciate it.

Just call your current provider and ask for a PAC code then call your new network, advise them that you want to keep your number and they will ask for PAC code and mobile number you wish to keep, then thats it, done!

 

[jabingla2810]

I just assumed I would have to. Do you know how I would go about keeping it? I'd appreciate it.

Phone up your current provider, and tell them your leaving and you want your PAC code.

This code helps your new provider transfer your old number to your new contract.

It is valid for 30 days after you receive it.

When your new phone arrives and it's activated, you need to fill out the online form on the 3 website.

http://www.three.co.uk/Three_Co_UK/Welcome_to_Three

 

[sparkyms]

I finally managed to order through Three, and Quidco tracked as well - however, it tracked a 0 Pound order and is now expecting 149 Pounds cashback. Fingers crossed I get any money at all, and fingers crossed again that I get more money than they had promised

have you received a confirmation from Three yet? my quidco has tracked but heard nothing from them!!

 

[Nun]

Phone up your current provider, and tell them your leaving and you want your PAC code.

This code helps your new provider transfer your old number to your new contract.

It is valid for 30 days after you receive it.

When your new phone arrives and it's activated, you need to fill out the online form on the 3 website.

http://www.three.co.uk/Three_Co_UK/Welcome_to_Three

Brilliant! Thanks mate, I'll give it a go when my new phone arrives. Thanks for the info.

 

[knuster]

Damn, people are already getting in line at regent street apple store!
And covent garden apple store also have its first in line guy:

http://www.idownloadblog.com/2011/10/08/interview-rob-shoesmith/

 

[bigjobby]

Brilliant! Thanks mate, I'll give it a go when my new phone arrives. Thanks for the info.

Here's a handy site for anyone looking to move their number to another provider:

http://www.paccodes.co.uk/

 

[smr]

Seems like some of the US orders are getting their orders updated to shipping?

Anyone else left the realms of processing yet?

I'm pretty sure the US orders are shipped (and tracked) from China, whereas UK orders will probably ship from a UK distribution centre. I seem to recall this is what happened with the first iPad and the iPhone 4.

So we probably won't see any change in shipping status until Wednesday or Thursday.

 

[vodouman]

Can anyone recommend a reliable cheap insurance company for my new iPhone 4S?

I don't want to ugly it up by using a case but would rather pay for some insurance to cover accidental damage, loss, theft etc.

Anyone?

 

[Quark999]

have you received a confirmation from Three yet? my quidco has tracked but heard nothing from them!!

Yes, I got an email from customerservices@three.co.uk with a reference number and the order details - ended up straight in my spam though.

With the problems their website has been having, wouldn't surprise me if just your email got stuck, but they could equally have messed up your order. Maybe you can call them and check your order went through if they can look up by name/address?

What order value did Quidco track for you and what is your expected payout? Mine was 0/149 which is all wrong anyway...

 

[mac2thefuture]

I'm pretty sure the US orders are shipped (and tracked) from China, whereas UK orders will probably ship from a UK distribution centre. I seem to recall this is what happened with the first iPad and the iPhone 4.

So we probably won't see any change in shipping status until Wednesday or Thursday.

I was told that UK stock was shipping from a holding point in the UK - so, i assume all will set off from 00:00 Fri and be with us by 18:00, glad we're a small country.

 

[sparkyms]

Yes, I got an email from customerservices@three.co.uk with a reference number and the order details - ended up straight in my spam though.

With the problems their website has been having, wouldn't surprise me if just your email got stuck, but they could equally have messed up your order. Maybe you can call them and check your order went through if they can look up by name/address?

What order value did Quidco track for you and what is your expected payout? Mine was 0/149 which is all wrong anyway...

Haha thanks for that bud, just checked my gmail spam and low and behold!! Is this what you got?

Thanks for placing an order with us. If any of these details are incorrect, please call us on 0844 481 2353* quoting your reference number.

Your reference number: [eight digit number]

What you've ordered: iPhone 4S 32GB White High

One-off cost: £139.00

Price plan: Text 500

What you'll pay: £35.00 per month.

Minimum contract length: 24 Months

We'll get your order in the post ASAP and send you an email to confirm it's been despatched.

Visit three.co.uk/welcome for information on getting started, understanding your first bill, managing your My3 account, and more.

We hope you enjoy your new device but don't forget you can use our returns policy if you decide it's not the one for you.

All the best,
The Three team.

Oddly, my quidco has tracked at a different rate to yours:

Purchase Value 0.00. Cashback tracking: 143.33 Tracked 08 Oct 11

Then again I didn't take it out on 'the one plan' I was happy enough with the 60 or so quid for the text 500 to pay a little less for the phone for the same monthly bill - would never use all they're offering anyway!!

 

[ct2k7]

It's painful watching peoples' orders preparing for shipment, and see mine still processing with no explanation from anyone on why my order was cancelled.

 

[Vundu]

It's painful watching peoples' orders preparing for shipment, and see mine still processing with no explanation from anyone on why my order was cancelled.

Processing or cancelled?

 

[d.b.c]

My order is showing as Fast Ship (EMEA) which means that it will be shipping from the factory (presumably China or Brazil) so hopefully will start to see some movement tomorrow or Tuesday if it follows usual route to Holland then Uk then fingers crossed to me on Friday

 

[leowyatt]

Order just placed with Vodafone Couldn't select my local store for collection so have had to pick the nearest one. Will phone up tomorrow and get them to change it to the correct store.

Gone for a 32Gb white

 

[Loopy65]

It's painful watching peoples' orders preparing for shipment, and see mine still processing with no explanation from anyone on why my order was cancelled.

I don't think any of the UK ones from Apple have changed from 'processing' have they?

 

[ct2k7]

I don't think any of the UK ones from Apple have changed from 'processing' have they?

Maybe, but it's getting closer to that.

 

[smr]

My order is showing as Fast Ship (EMEA) which means that it will be shipping from the factory (presumably China or Brazil) so hopefully will start to see some movement tomorrow or Tuesday if it follows usual route to Holland then Uk then fingers crossed to me on Friday

My iPad was shipped 'Fast Ship (EMEA)' from a UK distribution centre, so I don't think it means it ships from the factory.

 

[Mr.C]

I'm pretty sure the US orders are shipped (and tracked) from China, whereas UK orders will probably ship from a UK distribution centre. I seem to recall this is what happened with the first iPad and the iPhone 4.

So we probably won't see any change in shipping status until Wednesday or Thursday.

I was told that UK stock was shipping from a holding point in the UK - so, i assume all will set off from 00:00 Fri and be with us by 18:00, glad we're a small country.

Both my iPad and iPad 2 as well as my iPhone 4 all shipped from China. I'm sure it was the same for everyone in the UK and the US. I'm pretty sure it will be the same case with the 4S.

 

[Vazza]

Does anyone know if the Orange 4S tariffs include the personal hotspot feature?

Interested to know this too but for 3...will it be enabled on their One Plan as they include tethering in their unlimited data so I imagine it will be?

 

[madmads]

Well after spending a few hours looking around dough dough has the best price and the reviews I found on Facebook seem reasonable with good customer interaction so I've requested a bag and I'll go from there! Will send it special delivery though I think!

 

[johnnyturbouk]

got a sweet deal with vodaphone:
iphone 4s 16GB + 12-month contract

one-off cost £139 (after £59 rebate)
monthly cost: £32 (£46 - 30% discount)

get my iPhone fri..

whoooopiiii!

 

[flipshot]

Both my iPad and iPad 2 as well as my iPhone 4 all shipped from China. I'm sure it was the same for everyone in the UK and the US. I'm pretty sure it will be the same case with the 4S.

My iPhone 4 was shipped from the UK, for last years launch.

 

[smr]

Both my iPad and iPad 2 as well as my iPhone 4 all shipped from China. I'm sure it was the same for everyone in the UK and the US. I'm pretty sure it will be the same case with the 4S.

Was this at the launch of afterwards?

Other than launches, I agree that most Apple kit ships directly from the factory. However, my experience of the iPad launch (and following the iPhone 4 launch in this thread), Apple shipped the UK orders for these two launches out from a UK distribution centre. The fact none the UK orders show as being 'Prepared for shipment' yet makes me think the same will happen this time. US launch orders seem to ship direct from China, and are being prepared now.