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[Aurizen]

iPhone 5 jailbroken

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pUahu9cdvQ&feature=g-all-u

 

[Yaboosh]

I see a lot of replies like this. Feel free to correct me, but scuffgate is about how easily it scuffs. Not that it comes pre-scuffed.

Some were getting their's pre scuffed.

 

[bonesquad]

seems like if the ups driver did a sharp turn would = scuffs.

My scuff shipped phone looks more like the machine polishing the phone or whatever just nicked the phone in the process.

While I'm sure if you took keys to the sides or back it would scratch, it doesn't seem that scratch prone. Time will tell.

 

[Fleet_of_Foot]

At the mall, Friday night, still a long line at the Apple store. Seems like stock left on phones for all carriers.

 

[bionic77]

Damn. LTE is crazy fast.

The speed of the NAND flash can't even saturate USB 3.0. That'd be technology for technology's sake.

I want something to plug into the thunderbolt port on my Air.

Looks like AT&T LTE speeds are pretty average do far. Some don't seem to be any better than 3.5G. Oh well I still have my mifi if I want real speed.

 

[giga]

http://www.anandtech.com/show/6323/apple-a6-die-revealed-3core-gpu-100mm2

http://glbenchmark.com/phonedetails.jsp?benchmark=glpro25&D=Apple+iPhone+5&testgroup=overall

Better glbenchmark scores than the 2012 iPad is…pretty good.

28.6fps on egypt hd (1080p) and 90.7 fps on classic (1080p).

http://www.anandtech.com/print/6185

 

[Resilient]

40mbps down and 30mbps up. Awesome.

 

[The Chef]

40mbps down and 30mbps up. Awesome.

On LTE!? Verison??

 

[Manp]

http://www.anandtech.com/show/6323/apple-a6-die-revealed-3core-gpu-100mm2

UBM estimates the die size at 95.04mm2 and the manufacturer as Samsung.

well that's somewhat funny

 

[FinKL]

Omg, I didn't believe in the LTE, but the speeds you guys are saying is definitely cable-modem replaceable. I wouldn't replace though, considering how unstable cell signal is, unless LTE is more stable?

 

[woober]

where in brooklyn? im getting 15 mbps

Bensonhurst.

 

[LordCanti]

What. That's redonkulous. Shouldn't it be safe inside its packaging? I get that it can scuff in a pocket with keys, but really?

Mine was pre-scuffed =/

That ifixit video is insane. The finish (I assume) on the back aluminum seems to just come right off, and the beveled edge is even worse. Assuming that it is just the coating scratching (and not the underlying aluminum) I hope the white one will fare better.

Omg, I didn't believe in the LTE, but the speeds you guys are saying is definitely cable-modem replaceable. I wouldn't replace though, considering how unstable cell signal is, unless LTE is more stable?

There isn't a provider that I know of that would give you enough data for it to be economical as a home connection replacement. Not in the US anyway. If you aren't in the US and the providers aren't as stingy, then yeah, tethering would be a fine option for places that didn't have high speed home connections.

 

[The Faceless Master]

http://glbenchmark.com/phonedetails.jsp?benchmark=glpro25&D=Apple+iPhone+5&testgroup=overall

Better glbenchmark scores than the 2012 iPad is…pretty good.

28.6fps on egypt hd (1080p) and 90.7 fps on classic (1080p).

http://www.anandtech.com/print/6185

http://images.anandtech.com/graphs/graph6185/49438.png

http://images.anandtech.com/graphs/graph6185/49440.png

yep, the better CPU doesn't hurt and the increased memory bandwidth is a big help too, no doubt.

 

[Septimius]

Mine was pre-scuffed =/

That ifixit video is insane. The finish (I assume) on the back aluminum seems to just come right off, and the beveled edge is even worse. Assuming that it is just the coating scratching (and not the underlying aluminum) I hope the white one will fare better.

I thought it was anodized. Or.. I thought anodized meant the aluminium was blackened, not coated with something that can chip off. Bah.

I'm still getting a black one, and I'll probably end up with a bumper. I love naked iPhones, but my usual pants have the type of pocket where it will very easily fall out if there's nothing with more friction to catch it. I just figured I'll take off the bumper of my 4S, and see how I fare.

 

[LordCanti]

I thought it was anodized. Or.. I thought anodized meant the aluminium was blackened, not coated with something that can chip off. Bah.

I'm still getting a black one, and I'll probably end up with a bumper. I love naked iPhones, but my usual pants have the type of pocket where it will very easily fall out if there's nothing with more friction to catch it. I just figured I'll take off the bumper of my 4S, and see how I fare.

Isn't anodizing a process where they uhh...mmm...electrically put a coating on...mmm...

I'm going to stop here. I have no idea. I know that the scuffs reveal what looks to be regular aluminum underneath the black.

ugh. My iphone isn't connecting to ATT internet. I can make calls, but nada data. Wifi works.

I don't understand. I'm in Los Angeles and i know there is not just LTE, but 4g or 3g I can connect to where I am.

Any idea what is going on? Am I doing something stupid?

Go to settings and make sure cellular data is on.

 

[Black Mamba]

ugh. My iphone isn't connecting to ATT internet. I can make calls, but nada data. Wifi works.

I don't understand. I'm in Los Angeles and i know there is not just LTE, but 4g or 3g I can connect to where I am.

Any idea what is going on? Am I doing something stupid?

 

[Zeth]

Oh fuck yes. 3X faster than wifi at home via Comcast.

 

[Septimius]

Isn't anodizing a process where they uhh...mmm...electrically put a coating on...mmm...

I'm going to stop here. I have no idea. I know that the scuffs reveal what looks to be regular aluminum underneath the black.

Yeah, I think I'm victim of the Apple effect. "IT'S ANODIZED, HELL YEAHHHHH... what does that mean.. WHATEVEEEEER!"

Sucks to hear that your iPhone was scuffed, though :/

 

[Wiz]

Been on the phone with Sprint for over an hour to just activate my damn phone. WTF.

 

[Dynamic3]

I see a lot of replies like this. Feel free to correct me, but scuffgate is about how easily it scuffs. Not that it comes pre-scuffed.

Hadn't even taken it out of the box.

 

[LordCanti]

Been on the phone with Sprint for over an hour to just activate my damn phone. WTF.

I'm now thankful for AT&T's simple online activation process.

Yeah, I think I'm victim of the Apple effect. "IT'S ANODIZED, HELL YEAHHHHH... what does that mean.. WHATEVEEEEER!"

Sucks to hear that your iPhone was scuffed, though :/

I'm going to swap it for a white one tomorrow probably. I love the look of the black one, but...eh...I'll go mental trying to avoid scuffs.

 

[Marty Chinn]

Forget the fact that it can easily scuff, what the hell happened to Apple's quality control that they're already scuffed in the box?

 

[Fjordson]

Yeah, I think I'm victim of the Apple effect. "IT'S ANODIZED, HELL YEAHHHHH... what does that mean.. WHATEVEEEEER!"

Sucks to hear that your iPhone was scuffed, though :/

Lmfao. This was me as well. "SEXY AS FUCK" has been my general thoughts on the phone, but all this scuff business seems so widespread =[

 

[Community Forum]

Yay my phone was just delivered! First impression... this thing is so light...

and then...

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!

 

[IllumiNate]

Yeah got sick of waiting for Telus and went ahead with Bell since they had the color and size I wanted.
$75/month
6gb
Free after 6 and weekends
Video/voicemail, Call display
Fab 10
ulm txt nationwide
200 daytime minutes nationwide
Bell Mobile TV 10 hrs/month

Not bad I think

 

[Xcellere]

ugh. My iphone isn't connecting to ATT internet. I can make calls, but nada data. Wifi works.

I don't understand. I'm in Los Angeles and i know there is not just LTE, but 4g or 3g I can connect to where I am.

Any idea what is going on? Am I doing something stupid?

You have to call AT&T and ask them to activate your data, have them provision your IMEI and ICCID and reboot your phone.

 

[Bgamer90]

Yeah got sick of waiting for Telus and went ahead with Bell since they had the color and size I wanted.
$75/month
6gb
Free after 6 and weekends
Video/voicemail, Call display
Fab 10
ulm txt nationwide
200 daytime minutes nationwide
Bell Mobile TV 10 hrs/month

Not bad I think

Man... definitely getting the white/silver.

 

[Ken Masters]

Yeah got sick of waiting for Telus and went ahead with Bell since they had the color and size I wanted.
$75/month
6gb
Free after 6 and weekends
Video/voicemail, Call display
Fab 10
ulm txt nationwide
200 daytime minutes nationwide
Bell Mobile TV 10 hrs/month

Not bad I think

Any scuffs?

 

[Zeth]

Pic I snapped with the OG box.

Upon seeing that spec on the right side of the screen after taking the picture I said "shit!" and proceeded to successfully wipe it off.

 

[LordCanti]

Yay my phone was just delivered! First impression... this thing is so light...

and then...

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!

We're having a support group at 9; we've got cake and punch.

 

[RukusProvider]

So glad I went with the white. Looks beautiful.

It's stupidly light and fast. Still wish it was wider....

 

[Whooter]

Hello iPhoneGAF,

This isn't strictly an iPhone 5 question, but I'm hoping someone can help. I *did* get my 5 today (w00t!), upgraded from a 4. Now, I want to give my old 4 to my son who has a 3GS. What procedure do I need to follow to make that happen? I'm assuming a call to AT&T will be involved?

Thanks in advance!

 

[CharminUltra]

Yeah got sick of waiting for Telus and went ahead with Bell since they had the color and size I wanted.
$75/month
6gb
Free after 6 and weekends
Video/voicemail, Call display
Fab 10
ulm txt nationwide
200 daytime minutes nationwide
Bell Mobile TV 10 hrs/month

Not bad I think

Sexay. It's what I got also.

 

[Wario64]

Both colors look sexy. so hard to decide

 

[ChanHuk]

Hello iPhoneGAF,

This isn't strictly an iPhone 5 question, but I'm hoping someone can help. I *did* get my 5 today (w00t!), upgraded from a 4. Now, I want to give my old 4 to my son who has a 3GS. What procedure do I need to follow to make that happen? I'm assuming a call to AT&T will be involved?

Thanks in advance!

Swap SIM cards and you're good to go.

 

[Epix]

There's a slight rattling noise when you tap on the back (two different phones). I think it's from the power button on the top.

 

[suaveric]

I'm now thankful for AT&T's simple online activation process.

I'm still waiting to get activated by AT&T. they shut off my old phone about an hour after I used their online activation. That was 7 hours ago. I would have called them earlier but I've been busy all day.

 

[kingocfs]

The white looks fucking ace.

 

[mrkgoo]

Swap SIM cards and you're good to go.

I thought the iphone 4 used a micro sim.

 

[Fjordson]

White is hot as hell, damn.

 

[Eaten By A Grue]

I'm still waiting to get activated by AT&T. they shut off my old phone about an hour after I used their online activation. That was 7 hours ago. I would have called them earlier but I've been busy all day.

I went the other way, from AT&T to Verizon, and it activated in 10 seconds.

 

[snack]

I thought the iphone 4 used a micro sim.

Yes. It does.

 

[suaveric]

Turns out I just had to reboot my phone. Wish I would have tried that a million hours ago.

 

[ChanHuk]

I thought the iphone 4 used a micro sim.

Forgot about that. Just head to an AT&T store and grab one or trim it down yourself if you're bored.

 

[Cloudy]

Been on the phone with Sprint for over an hour to just activate my damn phone. WTF.

You can do it online

http://www.sprint.com/landings/howtoactivate/index.html

 

[Tobor]

I went the other way, from AT&T to Verizon, and it activated in 10 seconds.

Same here. I was surprised at how fast the process was. Before I had the new iPhone out of the box, it was already done.

Verizon servers were on point this morning.

 

[Wiz]

You can do it online

http://www.sprint.com/landings/howtoactivate/index.html

Tried doing this, doesn't work. I'm also trying to bring over my old number from a different carrier, and apparently that is proving to be problematic.

I'm a new customer if that changes anything.

 

[LordCanti]

Turns out I just had to reboot my phone. Wish I would have tried that a million hours ago.

Yeah, I waited about an hour with no service before rebooting and having it immediately work. It should say to do that in the instructions.

 

[kehs]

well that's somewhat funny

Samsung supplies like fourty percent of the iline's components.

 

[The_Inquisitor]

At UPS distribution center. There are over 100 people here. 2 phones have gone out in 27 minutes. Fuck.