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I finally bought a 5s the other day, after 3 years and half using my trusty 4. What a change it makes ahah. I'm very, very happy with it.
Since I changed carriers and a bunch of things, I had to restore the settings to default after restoring my backup, which means I'm doing all of this all over again (turning system services localization off and such).
Would you give have any advice for useful settings and such? What to do to save battery and such?
Thanks.
Since I changed carriers and a bunch of things, I had to restore the settings to default after restoring my backup, which means I'm doing all of this all over again (turning system services localization off and such).
Would you give have any advice for useful settings and such? What to do to save battery and such?
Thanks.
Junior Mint
Member
Touch ID is so shitty. I re-register my print multiple times and it fails so often that I've just gone back to using my PIN code
A lot of people have said this, but I've never had an issue. Do you put your finger at multiple angles during the same registration process? I'm not talking about when it tells you to after the first round, I did it every time I put my thumb/index finger down; different orientations, side of finger, etc. I would give it a success rate of over 95% for me. Moisture seems to be the only thing that makes it fail for me.
Bruce Lee Kicks
Member
Can somebody explain why all the images on my phone are blurry/low-quality? Seems like they're only like that when I'm on Instagram or using Safari.
You have to be more explicit than that.
All images you view in safari? Images that you take?
Bruce Lee Kicks
Member
None of the pics I take, all the images on Safari and Instagram. It just started doing this last week; I even tried resetting my network settings and that didn't help either.
Your phone is broke or your software is corrupted. Or iDK... You could try a RESTORE.
Solideliquid
Member
If you upload the video or photo from the Facebook app, there's usually a progress bar in the app.
neurosisxeno
Member
Be warned though, the FB app might be the biggest bucket of crap in human history.
I was going to wait until the iPhone 6 to upgrade, but my current 3GS is really starting to show its age, and there's no telling how many bugs/issues there will be with the initial release of iPhone 6. I figured, since the 5S was getting such great reviews, that I would opt for that one instead. It should [hopefully] last me until the iPhone 6S [or later revisions], especially considering that I don't upgrade my phone too often.
Either way, I look forward to it. I already have a case, so now I just need to wait for it to arrive [which it should, in the next day or two].
Either way, I look forward to it. I already have a case, so now I just need to wait for it to arrive [which it should, in the next day or two].
Congrats. Yup the 5S is a great phone that should last a good long while.
Thanks, that's what I'm hoping for!
ThanksVision
Member
So I just dropped my 5 in a hot cup of tea on accident. Only the top half of the phone went in, but the screen began flickering, scanlines ran all over in different colors, and the speaker started popping. After a few seconds, everything went dark. It's in a bag of rice now, but I'm very certain it died right in front of my eyes, no?
Anybody know replacement costs? sigh
Anybody know replacement costs? sigh
Depending upon your carrier you might already be eligible for a free upgrade to a new phone. Check.
Not sure how to answer your original question. But I would just let Apple do that myself. At least in the US you can take your phone into an Apple store and get a replacement battery. If your iPhone does not show visible damage they sometimes will just swap you out for another phone with a new battery in it (at least they used to do that). Not 100% sure about Europe.
Erebus
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The Apple stores are not an option where I live though.
The Apple stores are not an option where I live though.
You can do it via mail too with apple but then you won't have your phone during the process.
The Apple stores are not an option where I live though.
Go to a certified Apple repair shop or just buy one from Amazon.co.uk
CrudeDiatribe
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Yes.
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I am looking to get an iPhone. It'll be my first smartphone. Reason I'm going with iPhone is because I already have an ipad 4 and my wife and I use imessage all the time.
Anyway, is the 5c worth getting? I don't need anything super powerful. Mostly I'll be using it to message my wife, make a call once in a while, use a geocaching app, and take some pictures and videos. I won't be playing games on it other than like solitare or something.
Also is 16gb enough,or should I spring for the 32?
I guess the best question would be 32gb 5c, or 16gb 5s?
Also I'll be going with verizon,anything I should worry about?
Oh, I'll also be using it for podcasts.
I assume there's no way to do imessage on android?
Anyway, is the 5c worth getting? I don't need anything super powerful. Mostly I'll be using it to message my wife, make a call once in a while, use a geocaching app, and take some pictures and videos. I won't be playing games on it other than like solitare or something.
Also is 16gb enough,or should I spring for the 32?
I guess the best question would be 32gb 5c, or 16gb 5s?
Also I'll be going with verizon,anything I should worry about?
Oh, I'll also be using it for podcasts.
I assume there's no way to do imessage on android?
ComputerMKII
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I bought a Samsung Galaxy S4 last summer but I have a Macbook Air and I've just bought an iPad Air, so I thought I might as well complete my collection and get an iPhone at some point (plus, iTunes is a decent way to keep all your shit organized).
However, I love my Samsung's 5-inch screen and I wouldn't go any smaller. The iPhone 5s looks like a cool phone but it's tiny. When will Apple make bigger iPhones? It's the only thing* preventing me from switching to Apple.
*well, the price is a problem, indeed, and the absence of Swiftkey-like keyboads is a pain in the arse
However, I love my Samsung's 5-inch screen and I wouldn't go any smaller. The iPhone 5s looks like a cool phone but it's tiny. When will Apple make bigger iPhones? It's the only thing* preventing me from switching to Apple.
*well, the price is a problem, indeed, and the absence of Swiftkey-like keyboads is a pain in the arse
Rumor is that the iPhone 6 will have a larger screen and possibly come in a few sizes. If history is any guide it will come out in September 2014 or around then...
I personally like the iPhone 5s Screen size. It fits nicely in my pocket and isn't too bulky.
I think the 5c vs 5s depends on how much you care over things like the design, touch ID, and the new camera features.
Personally, I like the 5c design, I don't care about touch ID because I don't really have fingerprints, but I DO like the camera features.
I think there was a third party unofficial imessage app, but it would be unwise to use it, because it probably sends your traffic and credentials through a third party server. Stick with apple for apple stuff.
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Is the camera on the 5c decent? That's the only concern I would have. I actually prefer the look of the 5c from a design standpoint, plus it would mean I could get a green phone, heh.
phillipgessert
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When I was researching the two, the differences between them seemed a lot broader than $100. By which I mean the savings wasn't that enticing. I went with 5s because I don't want to upgrade again for a reasonably long time. I guess I hope to get about 3 years out of it.
If you're not playing a bunch of huge games, you might could get by with less storage, but apps in general seem to be getting bigger and bigger and you're bound to hit the limit sometime over the next 2+ years, and I personally find storage management to be extremely annoying. You should probably get as much storage as you can comfortably afford.
All that said, a 5c with the lowest amount of storage would still feel extremely kickass, especially if you've never had a smartphone before.
If you're not playing a bunch of huge games, you might could get by with less storage, but apps in general seem to be getting bigger and bigger and you're bound to hit the limit sometime over the next 2+ years, and I personally find storage management to be extremely annoying. You should probably get as much storage as you can comfortably afford.
All that said, a 5c with the lowest amount of storage would still feel extremely kickass, especially if you've never had a smartphone before.
I would probably go with a 5c. You already like the design and color, and if you are planning on doing a lot of photos/video getting the extra space would be an advantage. The camera doesn't have a few bells and whistles (particularly video), but the quality of the photo I believe isn't much different. You'll have plenty of photo editing apps to play with anyhow. Just keep in mind there will be new model(s?) by the end of the year.
Camera is decent.
Great in the right circumstances.
I mean the 5S camera has some real innovation in there, but it really depends if you geek out at that stuff or not.
It's a 64-bit processor so ONE say, 5C support will drop and leave only the 5S and above, but just could be SO far away that it might actually not be applicable.
I really like the 5c EXCEPT it doesn't have a fingerprint sensor and I now can't live without it anymore. #gamechanger
The Real Abed
Perma-Junior
I've decided I'm going to get the 5S instead of the 5C. I just don't know whether to get black or white. I'm getting an Apple leather case for it*. The red one because I like red and it's a nice red. (I also like the yellow and blue colors) I'm not sure whether black front or white front will look better with the red border.
Unless I get yellow. I might get the black one with yellow.
Or the blue one with white.
Ugh, I don't know which color combination to get!!!
I really liked the black case of the 5. My iPad mini has this color and it's a really nice metallic blue. I kind of miss it. So a case will make up for that.
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Unless I get yellow. I might get the black one with yellow.
Or the blue one with white.
Ugh, I don't know which color combination to get!!!
I really liked the black case of the 5. My iPad mini has this color and it's a really nice metallic blue. I kind of miss it. So a case will make up for that.
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I know someone's going to say "why get the Apple case? Just get a cheaper brand!" No. Shut up. I'm going official this time. I've had plenty of third party cases. They always end up as ass or look bad. Apple's at least look really nice so I don't mind spending the money. I'm mainly getting it for looks with protection as secondary.
I like the white/silver iPhones personally. But I think it is inherently a personal choice.
As an aside the Apple cases are not the most protective cases. They are more of a stylistic cover.
The Real Abed
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Well, I'll take that chance unless someone can point me to a case that won't look like ass that isn't made of brittle plastic that might possibly protect the phone and comes in bright red. Or another really nice color like the yellow and blue of Apple's leather cases.
I mean the iPhone is pretty sturdy as it is. I'm only getting a case for the looks. I haven't dropped my iPhone in ages. So breakage isn't a big fear for me really.
I want one that still offers easy access to the buttons and has enough clearance around the headphone jack.
This is the case that I use in translucent grey:
http://www.otterbox.com/iPhone-5/5S...7-new-iphone-5,default,pd.html?dwvar_color=S3
It satisfies all your requirements except that it comes in Violet not Red.
The Real Abed
Perma-Junior
I don't want something that adds bulk. Otter Boxes are really hefty. I never drop my phone anyway so I only need a thin skin, preferably flexible like rubber. (I made the mistake of getting hard plastic twice. That shit cracks like crazy.) Even when I do drop it too, the phones are so sturdy that as long as it doesn't land flat on the screen without a protector it'll have nothing but scuffs.
Just color is all I need.
Just color is all I need.
Just go with the Apple one. I'm not a case using type of person but I've heard good things about the Apple leather case.
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
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The phone feels so smooth and light in the hand and thin in the pocket that I wouldn't dare use a case of any kind. Why ruin the aesthetics of such a beautiful phone?
(Ok I know why, protection obviously, but luckily mine is fine and hasn't been dropped..... Yet!)
(Ok I know why, protection obviously, but luckily mine is fine and hasn't been dropped..... Yet!)