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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 09:12 AM
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Just went and picked one up today. Did the 6am reservation online, will be cancelling my pre-order.
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
Reachability? Yea it's still there.

How to enable and use Reachability on iPhone X


Looks easier to use than the double tap on the home button.
it says

setting
accessibility

turn reachabity on

couldn’t find it on my menu
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 1StGenCL
Gotta give it to Apple, they said 1-2 weeks but the X arrived yesterday.

UPS driver was spent, he said everyone had to sign so his day was going to be long.
my driver said every single person was home

power of Apple
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
Reachability? Yea it's still there.

How to enable and use Reachability on iPhone X


Looks easier to use than the double tap on the home button.
Thank you sir.
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 2012wagon
my driver said every single person was home

power of Apple
Ha ha ha ha ha.....

True.

I guess I'm going to let my iPhone X pre-order show up, even though I've already proved the 8 Plus doesn't work with Honda/Acura Bluetooth.

It has so much going against it before I even get it, despite the tremendous design.

*No gigabit LTE. We'll be seeing a lot of gigabit LTE by this summer, at least around here.
*No Band 71. By April - June, we'll have some of that around here.
*The 2018/2019 designs will have more sizes.
*The 2018/2019 designs will not have the famous "notch."

The last straw will be the Acura/Honda Bluetooth problem. If it doesn't work right, it's going back just like the 8 Plus.

If it works, I'll keep it even though I know it's inherently a bit of a waste of money.

:-)
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 11:47 AM
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for a reported short supply...most of the apple stores seem to have in stock for pick up today, all flavors.
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by George Knighton
Ha ha ha ha ha.....

True.

I guess I'm going to let my iPhone X pre-order show up, even though I've already proved the 8 Plus doesn't work with Honda/Acura Bluetooth.

It has so much going against it before I even get it, despite the tremendous design.

*No gigabit LTE. We'll be seeing a lot of gigabit LTE by this summer, at least around here.
*No Band 71. By April - June, we'll have some of that around here.
*The 2018/2019 designs will have more sizes.
*The 2018/2019 designs will not have the famous "notch."

The last straw will be the Acura/Honda Bluetooth problem. If it doesn't work right, it's going back just like the 8 Plus.

If it works, I'll keep it even though I know it's inherently a bit of a waste of money.

:-)
if my Bluetooth phone didn’t work with my car

I would sell the POS car first

X worked fantastic on Tacoma Qi this morning
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
for a reported short supply...most of the apple stores seem to have in stock for pick up today, all flavors.
agreed


It’s Apple marketing BS
they lied

everyone that wanted one that I know already has one

x will be old news by end of weekend
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012wagon
agreed


ItÂ’s Apple marketing BS
they lied

everyone that wanted one that I know already has one

x will be old news by end of weekend
Apple had nothing to do with it. It was all the market “experts†making predictions.
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
Apple had nothing to do with it. It was all the market €œexperts € making predictions.
irrelevant

I have mine

I would never wait in line at the store
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 01:15 PM
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Best thing about the X...Being able to put a phone in the front pocket of my jeans and not feeling it’s bulk (only mine ).
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012wagon
agreed


It’s Apple marketing BS
they lied

everyone that wanted one that I know already has one

x will be old news by end of weekend
most are gone now.
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
Best thing about the X...Being able to put a phone in the front pocket of my jeans and not feeling it’s bulk (only mine ).
agree

loving the small size
and no cases

though now I can’t be pretending I got something big in my pocket, lol
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 02:50 PM
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if you guys didnt like the bulk of the plus model iPhones, why didnt you go with the non plus models then? the X is about the same size
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
if you guys didnt like the bulk of the plus model iPhones, why didnt you go with the non plus models then? the X is about the same size
wanted the 1080p screen. Thought bigger screen better for the shit I do. I've been ok with it for the most part but I'm really looking forward to this X. It arrived at my work yesterday while I'm in Vegas :-/. Delivery said 11/14 so I thought that would be ok. Anyways getting back from Vegas tonite around midnight gonna drive straight to my work and pick it up. They locked it up in a special place for me. I'm still on the original 6Plus believe it or not so this is gonna be quite a step up. Dunno why I didn't go to 7 probably just didn't wanna deal with the "new phone" process. lol anyway.
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
if you guys didnt like the bulk of the plus model iPhones, why didnt you go with the non plus models then? the X is about the same size
i didn’t dislike the bulk. But there are concessions you make with it such as wearing jeans. If I was getting in the car or sitting I always had to take the phone out.

otherwise the plus replaced my iPad 3 to read books on. Plus the better camera, duh. And I wouldn’t take anything extra for sort trips. I like the bigger screen. It’s nice to have a bigger screen in a smaller package.
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
if you guys didnt like the bulk of the plus model iPhones, why didnt you go with the non plus models then? the X is about the same size
Because when the PLUS came out, I wanted the biggest screen. Size matters to me. Its like buying a TL non type S. Why would I do that. If I am going to be a true American, I am going to waste my money on the top line model whether I need it or not.

Now that the X is giving me PLUS size screen with regular size phone, I am perfectly happy.
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
wanted the 1080p screen. Thought bigger screen better for the shit I do. I've been ok with it for the most part but I'm really looking forward to this X. It arrived at my work yesterday while I'm in Vegas :-/. Delivery said 11/14 so I thought that would be ok. Anyways getting back from Vegas tonite around midnight gonna drive straight to my work and pick it up. They locked it up in a special place for me. I'm still on the original 6Plus believe it or not so this is gonna be quite a step up. Dunno why I didn't go to 7 probably just didn't wanna deal with the "new phone" process. lol anyway.
I was blown away from 7 plus to X

From 6 to X you will be really blown away.

Have a safe flight and enjoy the phone.
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 05:39 PM
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Need control center help

I have someone else to check out my phone

now when I swipe down I don’t see control center

I see some silly home screen (locked screen)

can an anyone tell me how to get it back ?!
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 05:43 PM
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Swipe down from the right side of the screen.

swiping down from the left gets you the notifications.
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
Swipe down from the right side of the screen.

swiping down from the left gets you the notifications.
yeah swipe from right doing same thing
by the battery and signal area

will reset it and see what happens
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 06:03 PM
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I've got every single iPhone X that I ordered already.
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012wagon
yeah swipe from right doing same thing
by the battery and signal area

will reset it and see what happens
strange
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 06:22 PM
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Also the X doesn't really have a bigger screen than the Plus.

Sure it's 5.8" vs 5.5 but the aspect ratio is higher. 19.5:9 vs 16.9 on the plus.

The width of the screen is the same as the non-plus model.

overall screen space is less than the plus. That's why Apple didn't include the big screen features on the X.

This is why I'm waiting for the rumored iPhone X Plus for next year. It'll have a 6.5" screen.
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
Also the X doesn't really have a bigger screen than the Plus.

Sure it's 5.8" vs 5.5 but the aspect ratio is higher. 19.5:9 vs 16.9 on the plus.

The width of the screen is the same as the non-plus model.

overall screen space is less than the plus. That's why Apple didn't include the big screen features on the X.

This is why I'm waiting for the rumored iPhone X Plus for next year. It'll have a 6.5" screen.
well if x plus comes out next year
will have to get that then
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
strange
worked on reset
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
This is why I'm waiting for the rumored iPhone X Plus for next year. It'll have a 6.5" screen.
And a starting price of $1200
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
Is there a good chance the price on the iPhone 8 will drop once the X is release?

Wifey needs to replace her 16GB iPhone 6...
AT&T BOGO deal: Buy iPhone X, get $700 credit toward an iPhone 8. 64GB iPhone 8 would be free.

iPhone Combo (Max credit $700): Must buy each iPhone 8 64GB ($699.99) on 0% APR AT&T Next (30 mos. at $23.34/mo.) or AT&T Next Every Year (24 mos. at $29.17/mo.). After all credits, get iPhone 8 64GB for free. Max credit may be applied toward other eligible iPhone 8/iPhone 8 Plus models priced up to $950, which will be discounted but not free. iPhone X Combo (Max Credit $700): iPhone X must be a new activation or an existing upgrade. The iPhone 8/iPhone 8 Plus must be an add-a-line on an installment plan. This offer requires an iPhone X and iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus purchase, purchasing two iPhone X models will not be eligible for the BOGO offer. Required Wireless: Eligible postpaid wireless voice & data service on both (min. $70/mo. for new service; existing customers can add to eligible current plans). If you cancel wireless service on one, you will owe that device balance of up to $950. Bill Credits: Applied in equal amounts to device over entire agreement term & will not exceed $750 for Samsung and $700 for iPhone.
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 08:08 PM
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LOL

That is like those Hyundai dealers who did the, buy Genesis sedan and we will throw in Accent for free.
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 11:42 PM
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Any one seeing this weird iOS 11.1 bug where capital “i” show up as the “A ?” For example:








I️ first noticed when receiving a text from someone else and their capital “i” looked like that too, now mine do
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 11:45 PM
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Showing up on iPhone and iPad, restart didn’t fix it
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 11:48 PM
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Maybe it’s only if the sentence starts with an I️ , nope it does it there too. Shit is fucked yo
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Old Nov 5, 2017 | 12:09 AM
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Its fucked up on Azine too.


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Old Nov 5, 2017 | 12:10 AM
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anyways...
heres a temp work around.

https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/01...tive-text-bug/

Update: Apple's support staff is recommending customers affected by this bug use text replacement as a temporary workaround.

To do this, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement. Type in an uppercase "I" for the phrase, and a lowercase "i" as the replacement.
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Old Nov 5, 2017 | 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
Its fucked up on Azine too.


That's showing up as an I for me in Chrome on Windows. But in iPad Safari it was messed up
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Old Nov 5, 2017 | 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by #1 STUNNA
That's showing up as an I for me in Chrome on Windows. But in iPad Safari it was messed up
ohh... I'm on Safari on El Capitan.

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Old Nov 5, 2017 | 06:36 AM
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The bug is fixed in 11.2

This phone is awesome.
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Old Nov 5, 2017 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
This phone is awesome.
understatement
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Old Nov 5, 2017 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
The bug is fixed in 11.2

This phone is awesome.
still doing it for me in the 11.2 public beta

i I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️
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Old Nov 5, 2017 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by #1 STUNNA
still doing it for me in the 11.2 public beta

i I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️ I️
A򪪪t just works?
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