UK iPhone 5s and 5c Thread

[GigabitEthernet]

What's the best way to test for dead pixels? Just a blank white screen somewhere? Any sites or programs you used? How did you spot yours?

I just used the Google homepage and I looked very carefully. I looked for any black dots or spots , then I cleaned the display with a slightly damp microfibre cloth to make sure it wasn't dust on the screen.

It could easily be dust under the screen, but it's still unacceptable. The really strange thing is that these spots have all been in nearly identical places each time. The only thing I can think of is that this current batch must have a weakness at the top right hand corner of the screen, that either lets dust in or is susceptible to dead pixels.

Maybe I'll try again in three months, but for now I'll be getting my £629 back. I'll also be sending a complaint by email to Tim Cook.

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LOL That the first thing I do on new Apple product.
These things are to expensive not to be check.

I agree.

No dead pixels on my £200 Nexus 7!

I really hate to say it, but I think Apple's manufacturing has gone down hill in the last couple of years.

 

[MrMister111]

I just used the Google homepage and I looked very carefully. I looked for any black dots or spots , then I cleaned the display with a slightly damp microfibre cloth to make sure it wasn't dust on the screen.

It could easily be dust under the screen, but it's still unacceptable. The really strange thing is that these spots have all been in nearly identical places each time. The only thing I can think of is that this current batch must have a weakness at the top right hand corner of the screen, that either lets dust in or is susceptible to dead pixels.

Maybe I'll try again in three months, but for now I'll be getting my £629 back. I'll also be sending a complaint by email to Tim Cook.

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I agree.

No dead pixels on my £200 Nexus 7!

I really hate to say it, but I think Apple's manufacturing has gone down hill in the last couple of years.

Can you screenshot for viewing?

 

[GigabitEthernet]

Can you screenshot for viewing?

You can't take a screenshot of dead pixels as they are a hardware feature and not a software one.

 

[MrMister111]

You can't take a screenshot of dead pixels as they are a hardware feature and not a software one.

No photo from another device? I've seen youtube or photos on line of dead pixels was just interested to see it on a 5s

 

[rich32gb5s]

Ive not even unwrapped mine yet (delivered yesterday) as im considering returning it . Ive been reading more and more about issues as the phone becomes increasingly available. I might return my phone and wait a few months to see if hardware quality improves. Im not paying £629 for a below par 5s. Get it right apple or lose a sale!

 

[lisa232004]

Any one else here ordered beginning of October and still waiting? So sick of seeing processing now

 

[cal6n]

Ive not even unwrapped mine yet (delivered yesterday) as im considering returning it . Ive been reading more and more about issues as the phone becomes increasingly available. I might return my phone and wait a few months to see if hardware quality improves. Im not paying £629 for a below par 5s. Get it right apple or lose a sale!

[RANT]

Try to get some perspective, please.

What was it? 7 million 5s iPhones sold over the launch weekend, many more by now, with an overwhelming majority of happy users. A few dozen (or even a few hundred, maybe) owners complaining on the interwebs about what are mostly trivial or non-existant issues. The trivial are most likely addressable in a future software update and the relatively few serious issues merit an instant replacement from Apple.

We see this pattern of disproportionate whining with every product launch. The internet blows everything totally out of proportion.

You have your iPhone while others are still waiting: some patiently, others not so. At least try it first, if only out of courtesy to them, before deciding it's not up to scratch.

[/RANT]

 

[rich32gb5s]

[RANT]

Try to get some perspective, please.

What was it? 7 million 5s iPhones sold over the launch weekend, many more by now, with an overwhelming majority of happy users. A few dozen (or even a few hundred, maybe) owners complaining on the interwebs about what are mostly trivial or non-existant issues. The trivial are most likely addressable in a future software update and the relatively few serious issues merit an instant replacement from Apple.

We see this pattern of disproportionate whining with every product launch. The internet blows everything totally out of proportion.

You have your iPhone while others are still waiting: some patiently, others not so. At least try it first, if only out of courtesy to them, before deciding it's not up to scratch.

[/RANT]

Returning!

Makes more sense to wait and see if the hardware gets ironed out. Its always best policy to give it a few months anyway to be honest. Same with new model of cars.

I can wait! I have a good 4s still doing well. Bit laggy now due to ios7 but still works fine.

OUT OF COURTESY!!?? GET REAL MAN!! WHO ARE YOU TO TELL ME WHAT I SHOULD DO!!?? I CAN DO WHAT THE HELL I LIKE!! IVE WAITED JUST AS LONG AS ANYONE ELSE FOR MY 5S!! SOME PEOPLE!!

 

[cal6n]

returning!

Makes more sense to wait and see if the hardware gets ironed out. Its always best policy to give it a few months anyway to be honest. Same with new model of cars.

I can wait! I have a good 4s still doing well. Bit laggy now due to ios7 but still works fine.

Out of courtesy!!?? Get real man!! Who are you to tell me what i should do!!?? I can do what the hell i like!! Ive waited just as long as anyone else for my 5s!! Some people!!

Some people, indeed.

 

[*~Kim~*]

Still nothing other than grey available...

 

[dlondon]

I have to say that the 'experience' of purchasing an iPhone 5S has put me off Apple somewhat. I wanted the silver model, eventually got it, had a fault (these things happen) so returned it to CPW and have since only been able to get hold of a grey 5S at an Apple Store. It's still boxed as it's not the finish I wanted so I'm currently without phone (having sold my previous iPhone 5 several weeks ago).

I have a whole collection of Apple products and I'm unlikely to switch to an alternative mobile device but the hassle of buying an iPhone 5S has been exactly that - a hassle. Perhaps Apple will surprise me with a decent iPad Mini with Retina Display and TouchID today or an Apple TV that can stream various formats from my NAS drives... (and I might actually be able to purchase them without the same hassle as the iPhone 5S).

 

[Faaaaasi]

Is anyone else having the same status?

Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong
10/22/2013 1:30 A.M. Arrival scan

Does anyone know when the next plane to Europe depart?

Ups plans to deliver on Thursday in UK, so I do not know if it flies directly to Cologne or to Dubai first.

Yeahh, mine went to dubai overnight and hasnt departed yet, looks like our phones are together

 

[krspkbl]

I just used the Google homepage and I looked very carefully. I looked for any black dots or spots , then I cleaned the display with a slightly damp microfibre cloth to make sure it wasn't dust on the screen.

It could easily be dust under the screen, but it's still unacceptable. The really strange thing is that these spots have all been in nearly identical places each time. The only thing I can think of is that this current batch must have a weakness at the top right hand corner of the screen, that either lets dust in or is susceptible to dead pixels.

Even some of the display models at my local Apple store have this issue. I thought nothing of it at first since all types of screen can get trapped dust/dead pixels but it seems to be a recurring problem for the 5S. I hope Apple fix this.

 

[Tom2893]

Any one else here ordered beginning of October and still waiting? So sick of seeing processing now

yeah still processing! (16gb gold, 7th oct)

 

[gCloud]

Ive not even unwrapped mine yet (delivered yesterday) as im considering returning it . Ive been reading more and more about issues as the phone becomes increasingly available. I might return my phone and wait a few months to see if hardware quality improves. Im not paying £629 for a below par 5s. Get it right apple or lose a sale!

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[lisa232004]

yeah still processing! (16gb gold, 7th oct)

I ordered on the 5th, also 16gb gold! Patients really starting to wear thin now and thought we would of seen a change by now.

 

[Hyperpulse]

Just returning here quickly to report back.

iPhone turned up yesterday. Have switched provider from O2 to 3. My gosh what a difference.

Anyhow, this device is sexy. No issues to report. The home button seems to have a slightly clickier click than my old 4s, but it's been re-designed and includes a sensor. It doesn't seem out of the ordinary.

No dead pixels, no marks or blemishes on the outside. Very happy with it.

Complimentary Apple leather case on it's way due to them taking cash on Oct 7th and not dispatching until the 16th.

In my opinion, returning before you even open the device due to stories on the internet is somewhat premature. I would bet the VAST majority of people have recieved phones with no problems. You just only hear when something goes wrong.

 

[rich32gb5s]

Just returning here quickly to report back.

iPhone turned up yesterday. Have switched provider from O2 to 3. My gosh what a difference.

Anyhow, this device is sexy. No issues to report. The home button seems to have a slightly clickier click than my old 4s, but it's been re-designed and includes a sensor. It doesn't seem out of the ordinary.

No dead pixels, no marks or blemishes on the outside. Very happy with it.

Complimentary Apple leather case on it's way due to them taking cash on Oct 7th and not dispatching until the 16th.

In my opinion, returning before you even open the device due to stories on the internet is somewhat premature. I would bet the VAST majority of people have recieved phones with no problems. You just only hear when something goes wrong.

Ill be waiting to see what feedback comes out of yours and everyone elses during the coming weeks. Then I will spend £630 (or not!). I know that apple will be tweeking some things over the next few months and if its hardware then I would rather have the Iphone 5S(s!)..or should it be called the iphone 5Shhhhh!!! .. Good luck

 

[Aidy06]

7.0.3 is out and it's fixed the accelerometer issue for me

 

[leebroath]

7.0.3 is out and it's fixed the accelerometer issue for me

Not for me it isn't ? Are you UK based?

 

[gCloud]

Not for me it isn't ? Are you UK based?

Its been out a couple of hours and yes its fixed the gyro issues,i am geting springboard restarts after the update i restored too.

 

[leebroath]

I don't have the update.... ?

 

[rich32gb5s]

Not for me it isn't ? Are you UK based?

Turn your phone off then on again and check for update again

 

[scottish]

Ill be waiting to see what feedback comes out of yours and everyone elses during the coming weeks. Then I will spend £630 (or not!). I know that apple will be tweeking some things over the next few months and if its hardware then I would rather have the Iphone 5S(s!)..or should it be called the iphone 5Shhhhh!!! .. Good luck

What's stopping you opening it and checking it out?

 

[leebroath]

Turn your phone off then on again and check for update again

Just tried that mate

Got a 4th Gen iPad and iPhone 5S and nothing