UK iPhone 5 thread

[dalvin200]

stires's back up.. still no further information

 

[mac2thefuture]

I've just chopped down a spare giffgaff micro-SIM I had in the house, and even though it means cutting through some of the metal at the left and right edges the SIM still worked in an old Nokia N80!

Used this - http://www.airportal.de/How_to_cut_Mini_and_Micro_SIM_to_Nano_SIM.pdf - and a pair of scissors as I wan't bothered about damaging it. Will take a bit more care with my live SIM

Just what ive been waiting for - thanks

 

[raymondkerr]

I've decided not to pre-order, and therefor just go in to the Apple Store early on the 21st to get my phone, does anyone know, what nano-sims will be available at the apple store on day of launch when buying the phone. I'm on PAYG and would like to stick with the Three Network, but I'll take whatever is going on the day, just to get the phone working.

 

[steveza]

I think the site was actually broken as it is still very slow with images not loading etc. Doesn't bode well.

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I've decided not to pre-order, and therefor just go in to the Apple Store early on the 21st to get my phone, does anyone know, what nano-sims will be available at the apple store on day of launch when buying the phone. I'm on PAYG and would like to stick with the Three Network, but I'll take whatever is going on the day, just to get the phone working.

They should have them all there or you could just go to a 3 store on the day or any time between now and then and get a nano.

 

[theking79]

I've decided not to pre-order, and therefor just go in to the Apple Store early on the 21st to get my phone, does anyone know, what nano-sims will be available at the apple store on day of launch when buying the phone. I'm on PAYG and would like to stick with the Three Network, but I'll take whatever is going on the day, just to get the phone working.

Why not just get a nano sim from 3? They are online or in store now

 

[tann]

Will we be able to cancel iPhone 5 orders if I preorder? Reason being I want to go on T-Mobile/EE contract but may not have the credit rating/not want to pay the ridiculous monthly fee.

But I don't want to miss the boat and end up ordering an iPhone 5 from Apple later and not having it delivered on release day.

Suppose I could do both, and sell the unlocked one from Apple on EBay for a tidy profit.

Any advice?

Can always return?

 

[dalvin200]

Why not just get a nano sim from 3? They are online or in store now

how do you order a nano sim to replace an existing micro sim on the three website? all i can see is new contracts

 

[sandyjmacdonald]

how do you order a nani sim to replace an existing micro sim on the three website? all i can see is new contracts

Haha. The nani sim, for Man. Utd. fans.

 

[dalvin200]

Haha. The nani sim, for Man. Utd. fans.

haha.. you're too quick...i've edited it already

 

[raymondkerr]

Why not just get a nano sim from 3? They are online or in store now

I called Three today, the guy had no clue whatsoever, not surprising really, I'll go into my local store tomorrow and see if I have any joy, but I'm not too confident.

 

[StefanWolves]

Can always return?

Could do but could make a nice profit on eBay.

Decisions decisions...

 

[03sho]

how do you order a nano sim to replace an existing micro sim on the three website? all i can see is new contracts

Online is for new customers For existing customers you must go instore.

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Haha. The nani sim, for Man. Utd. fans.

I hope the signal is consistent, unlike his performances

 

[dalvin200]

Online is for new customers For existing customers you must go instore.

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I hope the signal is consistent, unlike his performances

i might just give them a call... do you think they will send me the nano sim that way?

i don't work/live near a 3 store...

 

[03sho]

i might just give them a call... do you think they will send me the nano sim that way?

i don't work/live bear a 3 store...

Yup, I called customer services today and they said it would take 3 days to arrive. However, your current sim will not work as everything is transfered over to the nano sim.

That's why I'm going to do it instore as you get an adapter where you can put your nano sim inside it and carry on using it in my 4.

 

[jigmeister]

im thinking of preordering the 5 despite having the 4s...

wheres best to sell my 4s?

where else can you preorder the phone other than apple..i heard people ordering them from currys last time.

has there been any cases announced?

 

[dalvin200]

Yup, I called customer services today and they said it would take 3 days to arrive. However, your current sim will not work as everything is transfered over to the nano sim.

That's why I'm going to do it instore as you get an adapter where you can put your nano sim inside it and carry on using it in my 4.

hmm.. good idea.. how long does it take to activate and transfer stuff to nano sim in store?

do you know if someone else can pick the sim from the store and give to me?

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pre-order is UP!!!!!



yeah right!

 

[03sho]

hmm.. good idea.. how long does it take to activate and transfer stuff to nano sim in store?

do you know if someone else can pick the sim from the store and give to me?

24 hours.

Not sure but I'm doing the same. Getting someone to get one for me cos I won't be able to make it. Not sure if the bill payer needs to be present. Will ring up tomorrow morning after I (hopefully) have my pre order in.

 

[Guitarfreak]

Not too long now till pre order starts.. then just another anxious week haha

 

[ct2k7]

I believe that they are "adding capacity" to their server farm in preparation for tomorrow

 

[duction]

12 hours to go! the weeks wait is going to be killer...

 

[mattpreston11]

I believe that they are "adding capacity" to their server farm in preparation for tomorrow

As someone who works in IT, I can tell you this is rubbish.

 

[dalvin200]

12 hours to go! the weeks wait is going to be killer...

i'm hoping i can gt some sleep tonight lol!!
with no confirmation of pre-oder time, i can see myself waking up every hour to check!

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Not too long now till pre order starts.. then just another anxious week haha

what time have you been told?

 

[ct2k7]

As someone who works in IT, I can tell you this is rubbish.

Why's wrong with adding load balancing and additional servers?

 

[rscott4563]

it 100% does not support the bands that Voda/O2 will use. No.3 (A1429) will be the one that's sold here.

See this article: http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/12/apple-iphone-5-lte/

Yeah I know that's what Apple have listed at the moment, my point was that the supposed Qualcomm chip they have used can run 7 difference frequencies so why would they incapacitate it just to run 3. I think it is likely it does support other frequency bands but they're thinking why advertise it's compatibility with frequency bands which are not currently in use, i.e. 800Mhz & 2600Mhz in the UK.

 

[akf2000]

I thought i'd share this - I heard that the Apple Store App is less prone to falling over in times of massive activity, something to keep in mind tomorrow morning.