UK iPhone 5s and 5c Thread

[robpow]

Out of interest why didn't you order a Free nano sim from the giffgaff site and use the sim swap feature? Once you have the nano sim you can do the switch online yourself in about 30 seconds.

http://community.giffgaff.com/t5/giffgaff-Top-Tips/How-to-use-SIM-Swap/td-p/6885194

I don't know, seemed like there was too much conflicting information on the GG website if this was really supported and a few stories of the swap not working for some people so I thought I'd go down the blue peter route first.

If I botch cutting my current SIM then I'll have no option but to do the SIM swap and I'll let you know the result, but hopefully it won't come to that

Matt

 

[Mercenary]

Still waiting here in luton. Usually my ups man gets to me before 9.

 

[Moccasin]

iPhone's very rarely (i.e. never) get discounted on launch - sometimes you can get on contract with networks through cashback websites like quidco but again it tends to be that tese offers don't kick in for a few months after launch of a new model

Apple educational discount only applies to macs and iPads not iPhones or mini iPads currently.

Carphone Warehosue are currently offering £100 cashback on upgrades through Quidco - includes 5S

 

[SOLLERBOY]

Mine's out for delivery from the North Rode Depot.

 

[i-aamir]

Still waiting here in luton. Usually my ups man gets to me before 9.

Im still waiting as well! What side is your delivery going, I'm up near stopsley/wigmore

 

[sd213]

worst case is actually that if you cut the sim wrong it might cause damage to the inside of your phone and makes the apple warranty void (just read this the other day on a german news site, but you can probably find info on this in english as well)

Yeah, you're right actually. But if you're careful in cutting, file down the sim properly, and make sure it fits snugly in the sim tray, it's pretty unlikely that you'll cause any damage. I managed to do it without voiding mine, and that was after a few beers!

Still, I would like to point out that I am not recommending anybody else do this and just suggesting it as an option. Any sim cutting is done entirely at your own risk.

 

[Mercenary]

im still waiting as well! What side is your delivery going, i'm up near stopsley/wigmore

l&d

 

[pcfarrar]

Mine's out for delivery from the North Rode Depot.

My local depot is North Rode but looking at the tracking mine is still at Castle Donington.

 

[i-aamir]

l&d

We're on the opposite ends, hope we get it by midday! Either way i'm sure we'll both post as soon as it arrives!!

 

[Moccasin]

For those worried about their phones, my UPS tracking suddenly updated to arrival at the local Gateshead depot and out for delivery over 90 minutes after it actually happened.

 

[andy9l]

It seems pretty random. I picked up my 32GB space grey last week early at around 8:30am but want to get a silver for the wife.

What time is Regent St. opening at the moment? Still 9am? Are they coming out before 9am to let people know of stock?

 

[robpow]

Yeah, you're right actually. But if you're careful in cutting, file down the sim properly, and make sure it fits snugly in the sim tray, it's pretty unlikely that you'll cause any damage. I managed to do it without voiding mine, and that was after a few beers!

Still, I would like to point out that I am not recommending anybody else do this and just suggesting it as an option. Any sim cutting is done entirely at your own risk.

Funnily enough, early Giffgaff nano SIMs were also hand-cut down to nano size, hopefully the ones requested now are all factory-made nano SIMs.

Matt

 

[ggt]

Gave up on the Apple Store. Walked into a 3 store and bought a pay as you go. Unlock request sent

 

[Cully411]

Thought i would post this tracking info for the benefit of anyone waiting for their iphone 5s.

I ordered a space grey 32gb at midnight on the 20th.

 

[pj-uk]

Gave up on the Apple Store. Walked into a 3 store and bought a pay as you go. Unlock request sent

Where did you go and what was stock like? Can you buy with no SIM at Apple retail price and unlock for free?

 

[Thebugeyes]

Tamworth out for delivery

Tamworth out for delivery

 

[bettercallsaul]

Covent garden had no stock and it looks like scalpers are sleeping over from 10pm according to security.

 

[i-aamir]

l&d

I had to leave for work but my mum just took delivery of my 5S! Cant wait to get home tonight!! Yours should be on the way soon maybe with the same driver!!

 

[Gizmo247]

Yeah, you're right actually. But if you're careful in cutting, file down the sim properly, and make sure it fits snugly in the sim tray, it's pretty unlikely that you'll cause any damage. I managed to do it without voiding mine, and that was after a few beers!

Still, I would like to point out that I am not recommending anybody else do this and just suggesting it as an option. Any sim cutting is done entirely at your own risk.

Also be aware they a nano sim is thinner than other sims and so a cutdown sim could potentially get stuck inside the phone.

 

[snarlz]

For those worried about their phones, my UPS tracking suddenly updated to arrival at the local Gateshead depot and out for delivery over 90 minutes after it actually happened.

Mine says out for delivery 9:15

 

[Moccasin]

Mine says out for delivery 9:15

Yes mine updated to that at 10:45 - was worried the driver of the truck from East Midlands had stopped off for a hearty breakfast somewhere!

 

[MuGeN PoWeR]

mine is somewhere in the air :/

 

[gully666uk]

mine is somewhere in the air :/

Mine to.

 

[Sir Ruben]

Also be aware they a nano sim is thinner than other sims and so a cutdown sim could potentially get stuck inside the phone.

Yep mine was too thick (thats what she said etc) so I rubbed the back of the cut down sim on a nail file. Did the trick perfectly.

 

[i-aamir]