The iPhone Thread

Vasuki · 29th October 2018, 13:17

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

Update: They replaced screen and I took delivery yesterday. Have done a good job, can't make out it was serviced. Have purchased apple care and extended the warranty till November 2019. Costed 4399 INR on Amazon.

They are telling me to quote serial number and email id in the shipping address line. I find it strange. Due to this I had to remove it my shopping cart which had other items.

Also they've not mentioned specifically iphone X, is this valid across entire range.

androdev · 29th October 2018, 13:35

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Originally Posted by libranof1987

The MS Surface Pro is terrific for this kind of a setup. That is unless you don't mind stepping away from the Apple ecosystem. I know, I do. Apple has me hooked.

I have the exact setup surface pro with BRYDGE keypad for general purpose family computer but trust me windows has a long way to match Apple in terms of super slick performance. It's fine as long as you have not used Apple stuff before

The surface line-up has improved the design/desirability aspects but not as responsive/slick as Apple devices.

Jaggu · 29th October 2018, 17:19

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Originally Posted by Vasuki

They are telling me to quote serial number and email id in the shipping address line. I find it strange. Due to this I had to remove it my shopping cart which had other items.

Also they've not mentioned specifically iphone X, is this valid across entire range.

It is for iPhone, there is no sub category based on model. you can clarify that by asking a questing through Amazon. Serial number and email id is required for activating the apple care. I think I did not update the same, but they emailed and whatsapped me based on my Amazon contact details.

Yieldway17 · 29th October 2018, 17:38

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

It is for iPhone, there is no sub category based on model. you can clarify that by asking a questing through Amazon. Serial number and email id is required for activating the apple care. I think I did not update the same, but they emailed and whatsapped me based on my Amazon contact details.

Will one be able to buy AppleCare separately in India for a new phone (XS) bought from the Apple Store in US? I'm assuming it's not possible but wanted to confirm.

Jaggu · 29th October 2018, 17:41

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Originally Posted by Yieldway17

Will one be able to buy AppleCare separately in India for a new phone (XS) bought from the Apple Store in US? I'm assuming it's not possible but wanted to confirm.

It WAS not possible earlier, but now it IS possible. So yes, you can buy apple care anytime before the 1 year bundled warranty expires and extend, irrespective of where the device was purchased. This started sometime last year if I remember correct.

Yieldway17 · 29th October 2018, 17:49

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

It WAS not possible earlier, but now it IS possible. So yes, you can buy apple care anytime before the 1 year bundled warranty expires and extend, irrespective of where the device was purchased. This started sometime last year if I remember correct.

Oh, that's really compelling to get then. I have a year to decide but that adds another item in the positives list other than the price to buy from the US than in India for me.

dean5545 · 30th October 2018, 14:37

Can any one suggest a good wireless charger for the iPhone X?
I bought an itek wireless charger from Croma but it's unable to charge the phone with the bumper on. Is it possible to use a wireless charger with a case?

motorworks · 30th October 2018, 18:11

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Originally Posted by agambhandari

The eSim has not been enabled anywhere yet in the new iPhones. iOS 12 Will enable it, will roll out within the next 2 weeks most likely. Could also be announced on the 30th October event by Apple.

You mean 12.1? Coz we are already on 12.01.

Im actually bothered about mixing up personal and official calls in the same phone. Im told the iPhone would not ask each time on which number to use. Rather you can choose each contact to be linked with a number or the iPhone will use the number same as the earlier call. So if I had called a number using my personal sim, then the next time I call iPhone will choose the personal sim by default. This is ok. But when you are dialling a new number it can be tricky.

agambhandari · 30th October 2018, 20:50

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Originally Posted by motorworks

You mean 12.1? Coz we are already on 12.01.

Im actually bothered about mixing up personal and official calls in the same phone. Im told the iPhone would not ask each time on which number to use. Rather you can choose each contact to be linked with a number or the iPhone will use the number same as the earlier call. So if I had called a number using my personal sim, then the next time I call iPhone will choose the personal sim by default. This is ok. But when you are dialling a new number it can be tricky.

Yes the 12.1, it is rolling out now. You can check the online user manual to see if it fits your use case.

Yieldway17 · 31st October 2018, 13:21

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Originally Posted by agambhandari

Yes the 12.1, it is rolling out now. You can check the online user manual to see if it fits your use case.

Would be really interested to know if anyone has activated or activating eSIM on their phones and what the process and experience is with Airtel or Jio. I'm planning to convert one of my connections to eSIM for my XS.

sumathindra · 31st October 2018, 17:15

While upgrading to 12.1 the "update requested" is stuck. Anyone facing this issue? Tried rebooting and a few other tips from the net, no luck...

As a result, battery is getting drained very fast.

Jaggu · 31st October 2018, 17:43

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Originally Posted by sumathindra

While upgrading to 12.1 the "update requested" is stuck. Anyone facing this issue? Tried rebooting and a few other tips from the net, no luck...

As a result, battery is getting drained very fast.

Servers might be busy. Kill all the apps and do a hard boot of the phone for now. That should stop the drain.

Sebring · 1st November 2018, 06:49

I'm using the Belkin, since the time 'the X' was launched - had posted pics then, on TBHP as well. I can charge the phone with Spigen Bumper on, easily. Go for it

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Originally Posted by dean5545

Can any one suggest a good wireless charger for the iPhone X?

benbsb29 · 1st November 2018, 09:32

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Originally Posted by libranof1987

The MS Surface Pro is terrific for this kind of a setup. That is unless you don't mind stepping away from the Apple ecosystem. I know, I do. Apple has me hooked.

I've been given a similar combo from work for use as a work device.

I love it.

motorworks · 1st November 2018, 09:43

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Originally Posted by agambhandari

Yes the 12.1, it is rolling out now. You can check the online user manual to see if it fits your use case.

Thanks, you are right, 12.1 is available now. So any idea if JIO and airtel are ready with E-Sim? I have to sell both my iPhone 7 and 6 to buy the Xr and since one is an official phone and the other personal I cannot afford to be without either of the numbers.

May be I should go over to Reliance digital to talk with the JIO guys.

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dean5545 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: mumbai Posts: 823 Thanked: 1,590 Times View My Garage	Re: The iPhone Thread Can any one suggest a good wireless charger for the iPhone X? I bought an itek wireless charger from Croma but it's unable to charge the phone with the bumper on. Is it possible to use a wireless charger with a case?
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sumathindra BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 812 Thanked: 571 Times View My Garage	Re: The iPhone Thread While upgrading to 12.1 the "update requested" is stuck. Anyone facing this issue? Tried rebooting and a few other tips from the net, no luck... As a result, battery is getting drained very fast. Last edited by sumathindra : 31st October 2018 at 17:16. Reason: edits
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