Other UK iPhone Air /17/17 Pro/ 17 Max/ Pre-Release, Order And Dispatch Thread

[jbuk72]

No wonder I’ve just spent an hour + live chat trying to update my iPhone 11 to eSIM in preparation for my Air on Friday. It’s all sorted now but I must admit I’m a bit nervous about trying to set up my new phone using phone to phone transfer now 😟

don't worry about it. I done it last year and it was painless. my provider did not allow e-sim transfer but I scanned the QR code they gave me for the new phone and it worked flawlessly. I'm with Smarty this year and I just need to do a sim swap in the app for a new device e-sim and were off...

 

[RA1N1]

This is the case I bought for my 17PM, just arrived yesterday, I am loving it, sticking to my always favourite option ( Leather ) and full coverage.

 

[wba1990]

Have many people been using eSIM for a while now? Getting the Air I’ve gotta convert to an eSIM with EE. Bit dubious about potential issues having never done the process before or used an eSIM

 

[RA1N1]

Have many people been using eSIM for a while now? Getting the Air I’ve gotta convert to an eSIM with EE. Bit dubious about potential issues having never done the process before or used an eSIM

I am still using a SIM on my main number, however, 2nd number is eSIM.

 

[Mrrikki]

Have many people been using eSIM for a while now? Getting the Air I’ve gotta convert to an eSIM with EE. Bit dubious about potential issues having never done the process before or used an eSIM

Been on eSIM for a while and transferred to new phones easily with EE, O2 and Vodafone.

 

[leebroath]

Mine finally changed to PFS, was getting nervous, the past however many years it has gone PFS on the day of ordering

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Maybe Apple was asked to delay the process because it gives time for customers a cancellation period...

Going straight into Prepared for Shipping removes the cancellation button.

 

[Fried_Gold]

Have many people been using eSIM for a while now? Getting the Air I’ve gotta convert to an eSIM with EE. Bit dubious about potential issues having never done the process before or used an eSIM

I have a Voxi eSIM and never had any problems, when you remove it from your old phone they email you a new QR Code to scan on the new phone almost immediately.

 

[Nintendolinky]

Anyone had any order updates from EE

 

[mrklaw]

Been esim for a while. According to vodafone if you do the side by side setup, it transfers automatically - but if there is any issue and your old one gets deleted, they automatically email you a QR code to set up on your new phone. Never had an issue. Very convenient for travelling too

 

[Qountdown]

Anyone had any order updates from EE

Instead of asking the same thing over and over here. Head to the official forum my friend: https://community.ee.co.uk/t5/Apple...der-Thread-that-time-of-the-year/td-p/1562689

 

[derf1990]

Morning All, Has anyone seen any info if it will be possible to reserve new iPhone for release day on the morning of @ 6am as per previous years? I believe there used to be a page on the Apple Store confirming this but not seen anything this year.

 

[Nintendolinky]

Instead of asking the same thing over and over here. Head to the official forum my friend: https://community.ee.co.uk/t5/Apple...der-Thread-that-time-of-the-year/td-p/1562689

I’ve asked it twice. Once last night and once this morning. But thanks for your help 😮‍💨

 

[The Game 161]

glad my devices are on track to arrive friday

iphone 17 pro max 1TB
air pods pro 3
apple watch ultra 3
techwoven case
silcone case

 

[maxmattia]

is there anyone from Italy?

 

[Sal09]

is there anyone from Italy?

No but im going to Rome next so might pick your brain lol.

Are them Turbo Passes and other City Attraction passes any good?

 

[maxmattia]

No but im going to Rome next so might pick your brain lol.

Are them Turbo Passes and other City Attraction passes any good?

Turbopass is not recommended, I recommend purchasing the Roma Pass card online on the official website, there are 2 cards, one for 48 hours and the other for 72 hours. https://www.turismoroma.it/it/pagina/roma-pass

 

[maxmattia]

you can download the app and book the card from there

 

[The Game 161]

read through the EE thread which i used to take part in. carriers really do rip people off badly now. see people spending £113 and £120 a month on these iphones is just a joke. no idea why people don't just go sim only and buy the iphones. not like there isn't always for buy now pay later if people don't want to spend so much at once

 

[Sal09]

Turbopass is not recommended, I recommend purchasing the Roma Pass card online on the official website, there are 2 cards, one for 48 hours and the other for 72 hours. https://www.turismoroma.it/it/pagina/roma-pass

Thank you ever so much my friend.

Now then, which iPhone have you pre ordered?

 

[Sal09]

read through the EE thread which i used to take part in. carriers really do rip people off badly now. see people spending £113 and £120 a month on these iphones is just a joke. no idea why people don't just go sim only and buy the iphones. not like there isn't always for buy now pay later if people don't want to spend so much at once

Not been on there for ages lol.

EE started charging extra for devices last year. RIP off indeed it is.

 

[The Game 161]

Not been on there for ages lol.

EE started charging extra for devices last year. RIP off indeed it is.

and still make you pay £100 or £200 upfront. madness.

 

[Sal09]

and still make you pay £100 or £200 upfront. madness.

Some folks dont do their research. All they want is a shiny new iPhone.

Id rather pay that £60 upfront for iUP and do it that way.

 

[RA1N1]

read through the EE thread which i used to take part in. carriers really do rip people off badly now. see people spending £113 and £120 a month on these iphones is just a joke. no idea why people don't just go sim only and buy the iphones. not like there isn't always for buy now pay later if people don't want to spend so much at once

I’ve been on that game for 10+ years – SIM only, and buy the phone outright. My wallet’s been living its best life while everyone else is financing the network bosses homes.

 

[maxmattia]

Thank you ever so much my friend.

Now then, which iPhone have you pre ordered?

Iphone 17 pro max deep blue

 

[X3150]

Some folks dont do their research. All they want is a shiny new iPhone.

Id rather pay that £60 upfront for iUP and do it that way.

The iPhone i want is £70.45 a month on iUP.

I will pay EE £74 a month for the same phone with the full works plan.

12 months in I will settle my contract for £400-500 and keep the phone and flog it on eBay.

Last year after taking into account flogging the phone it came to £538 to use the iPhone for 12 months AND have the 12 month EE Full Works plan.

Total: 44 a Month for a 16 Pro Max INCLUDING my EE Plan.

They bill credited me for 1 month because I had bad service so if I also took this into account the cost is unbelievable.

Follow these steps every year and it’s the #1 way to have the new iPhone.

Obviously there’s the hassle of selling on eBay, making sure your phone condition is good throughout the year etc and you would benefit from EE F&F.