Coming from Android on ATT. I have the ATT transfer app downloaded but it wants to prepare all 12,000 of the SMS messages stored on my phone for transfer... which is taking a long ass time.
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Apple iPhone 6 [OT]
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Coming from Android on ATT. I have the ATT transfer app downloaded but it wants to prepare all 12,000 of the SMS messages stored on my phone for transfer... which is taking a long ass time.
hitsugi
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Reposting this:
So, my contract with ATT is up in a week. I want to switch to T-Mobile, but it looks like they're really backed up with phones. Strangely, every Apple store near my zip code has ATT iPhones in Stock, but none have the T-Mobile version.
What should I do? Make the switch with my current phone and just wait it out for T-Mobile to ship it?
So, my contract with ATT is up in a week. I want to switch to T-Mobile, but it looks like they're really backed up with phones. Strangely, every Apple store near my zip code has ATT iPhones in Stock, but none have the T-Mobile version.
What should I do? Make the switch with my current phone and just wait it out for T-Mobile to ship it?
Despite how you may want to rationalize their terrible online system going straight to shit when preorders went up, in my own personal opinion, not yours, going through that then that being compounded by a wait time of 4 weeks is pure silliness.
Silly silly silly.
Places I take my couch:
- Home
Places I take my phone:
- Bar
- School
- Boat
- Construction site
- Car
The world's a dangerous place. I like to protect my investments. I think your analogy is a little exaggerated.
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Deleted member 17706
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I'd recommend doing that.
If you plan on trading in the phone, there should be a leeway period where they send you the new device first and you can go back into a store and trade in the phone later.
For what it's worth, I pre-ordered a 6 Plus on their website last night and they quoted me an estimated delivery date of September 30th, 2014. I have no idea if it's legit or not, though.
phxxBullet
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Got a quick shot of my pooch just now.
For some reasons, I expected the camera to do way better than this.
OT:
That dog is so cute, oh god. What's his name?
Ah ok, not sure then. I've been Team iPhone since the OG release haha.
Maninthemirror
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I am sorry I cant call math and economics silly however you may feel. they cannot produce as many phones as the demand is. I was 4 weeks backlogged too, I stood in line for the phone and got it launch day.
nikos
Member
Yes, you can get subsidized prices at the Apple store.
Ok, then it's like putting bumper/door protectors, or steering wheel/seat covers on/in your car. Except worse.
hitsugi
Member
Thanks. Also that seems way too fast for a shipment placed last night, especially for a 6+, but hey more power to you (and T-Mobile) if that's legit. I guess I'll put our orders in tonight.
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Deleted member 17706
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I did order the Space Gray in 128 GB.
It seems like Space Gray may be the most common color. I only have anecdotal evidence of asking a few T-Mobile shops about it, but they all said they typically get in a lot more of the Space Gray than any other color. Gold seems to be especially rare.
Dreams-Visions
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If there was a black front with gold back, a lot of people would be on it like white on Tiger Woods.
Doc Holliday
SPOILER: Columbus finds America
Went with Silver, Ive had only black so far. Time for a change.
I doubt that estimate is correct as its still backordered 3-4 weeks on Apple's website.
My local T-Mobile shop is getting a shipment of iPhone 6 in tomorrow, if you're looking to get one check with your local store tomorrow.
Just received this today!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NBP6L90/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Godamn it matches my Golden 128GB Iphone 6 perfectly! It look's amazing... but how do I take the Iphone 6 out properly? Feels really secure...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NBP6L90/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Godamn it matches my Golden 128GB Iphone 6 perfectly! It look's amazing... but how do I take the Iphone 6 out properly? Feels really secure...
Garrett Hawke
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Has anybody actually given a keyboard "full access"?
I bought Fleksy thinking it was pretty cool but the requirements for full access are a real turn off, and to be completely honest I'm surprised Apple let that through. Seems like a massive security hole imo.
I bought Fleksy thinking it was pretty cool but the requirements for full access are a real turn off, and to be completely honest I'm surprised Apple let that through. Seems like a massive security hole imo.
HUELEN10
Member
It's as bullshit as allow in location services.
No, I don't want to ALWAYS allow RetailMeNot to know my location, only when I prompt it to!
Garrett Hawke
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Uh it's just full access as a keyboard, not full access to send your life to a server in Russia
That's how predictive keyboards work. You can't use them for password fields. As long as you don't be an idiot and tell social security and bank id over unsecure channels like email and text, you should be fine.
Garrett Hawke
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It's full access to record AND transmit anything you type or have typed on that keyboard. Which could be anything.
The Elite
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Got a 6 Plus at Eaton Centre Toronto!!!
Had a big argument with my carrier while I waited in line. They wouldn't cancel my order for 48 hours so I wouldn't be able to do the HUP. Fuck it, I just ended up buying the phone outright. I have been wanting to get out of contract shit for a while.
It's beautiful.
Just sold my old iPhone 5S through Orchard for around $480.
Had a big argument with my carrier while I waited in line. They wouldn't cancel my order for 48 hours so I wouldn't be able to do the HUP. Fuck it, I just ended up buying the phone outright. I have been wanting to get out of contract shit for a while.
It's beautiful.
Just sold my old iPhone 5S through Orchard for around $480.
HUELEN10
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Exactly, and many of the smaller ones are being made by people we don't know, and possibly shouldn't trust.
For the uninformed, enjoy your botnet indeed...
Garrett Hawke
Member
That's what worries me. I'm sure they're not doing anything with that info but if these companies are small and don't have the best security, anything could happen.
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I agree with some others earlier that 4 is the most stunning design they have done, 5/5S photograph better than 6 (though 5/5S now look dated), but 6 is definitely today's best-looking in person. It looks like someone asked Aston Martin to redesign the original iPhone (I have the Space Grey, so it's similar to the original colors). Love the curve way more than I thought I would.
Did you need to buy a new phone from them to get the promo?
Yes. Buy a new iPhone and trade in your old one for an AT&T promo credit. 4, 4s and 5 for $200 and 5s for $300. Sizes and accessories don't matter, however condition does. No major cosmetic defects or the prices will drop.
I bought my Golden ATT 128GB Iphone 6 from my local Apple store under ATT two year contract and then I went to my Corporate ATT store and they still gave me the promo even though I didn't buy directly from them. As long as it's a two year ATT contract your Golden!
HUELEN10
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Alright so what's the consensus on power cycling these days? Still something you should do? Was just talking to my brother and he suggested doing one complete cycle from your first charge and then just try to keep it charged as much as possible from there on out. Sound about right or...
I heard you should do it once a month, but then after that the optimal charge region for batteries is to keep it between 40-80%.
DOWN
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Apple no longer recommends any battery calibrations or cycling. It used to be a tip they gave on older devices, but they've since removed it from the pages and for a while at least, the MacBook page actually said specifically not to attempt to calibrate it as modern batteries are programmed to maintain themselves under regular use.
https://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/#ios
K. Problem is my iPhone 6+ is still in preorder limbo from them. No clue if it will arrive by the promotion end date.
AlphaTwo00
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really? Reserve? Just stood in line????
WordAssassin
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I'm visiting my folks and I had to type something in to mom's 5S, and instantly I thought,
"Holy fuck this thing is small. Has it always been this small? I don't remember mine feeling this small."
Goddammit. It only took 48 hours.
"Holy fuck this thing is small. Has it always been this small? I don't remember mine feeling this small."
Goddammit. It only took 48 hours.
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Deleted member 17706
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Yeah, there's a good chance it's wrong.
The T-Mobile site had an estimate of "1-8 weeks before shipped"
The Elite
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A few reserve popped up at 3pm. I snagged one and rushed down to the store. The guy out front didn't even know they had them.
Waited an hour in line just to pay for it. Lol.
If you swipe up you can enable "Do Not Disturb" mode (icon is a moon) which will disable vibration for everything
The Elite
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Yeah, I need this in my life.
I've been using my Space Grey 6 for one entire day and I LOVE IT!!!
Coming from a 5S, the screen seems huge, and this isn't even the Plus. I've got the text size on the smallest setting and I'm loving the amount of screen space available.
Still, there's a few games that just don't work. Sound plays but no picture. Whatsapp iCloud Chat Backup doesn't work on iOS 8.
Until I got my handset I had only seen the 6 and 6 Plus in pictures online. Never the real thing. And I think it's a gorgeous looking phone. I'm really pleased so far.
Coming from a 5S, the screen seems huge, and this isn't even the Plus. I've got the text size on the smallest setting and I'm loving the amount of screen space available.
Still, there's a few games that just don't work. Sound plays but no picture. Whatsapp iCloud Chat Backup doesn't work on iOS 8.
Until I got my handset I had only seen the 6 and 6 Plus in pictures online. Never the real thing. And I think it's a gorgeous looking phone. I'm really pleased so far.