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I have several iPhones dating back a few generations (6 and back) - is there still a market for these? Also, what's the best way to ensure they're actually unlocked (in the Apple sense, not the carrier sense)? There used to be a page on apple.com you could check that with, and I had a problem previously where one old iPhone was locked to some other apple account after I wiped it. (Had to go down to the Apple Store and have them fix it. PITA.) Small White Dragon fucked around with this message at 09:35 on Oct 4, 2017 |
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Also lightning is always waterproof. I don't think usb-C is (though it can be).
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Oct 4, 2017 10:06
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If you are on a launch 6S it's more than likely eligible for a new battery free of charge. Just plug the serial number in in Apple's support website: https://www.apple.com/support/iphone6s-unexpectedshutdown/ Mine was definitely effected. Would regularly go from 40% to dead instantly. Especially in cold weather.
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Oct 4, 2017 11:57
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Small White Dragon posted:I have several iPhones dating back a few generations (6 and back) - is there still a market for these? the ebay market for these things is pretty drat good and it's perfectly possible to get a couple hundo for a 6/5s in decent condition dissss posted:Why on earth would they do that? They've been bundling the same inadequate charger for years so fast charging isn't a priority and they don't expect anyone to actually connect the iPhone to a computer anymore. it's hardly inadequate; it's not as if the speed difference even with the macbook charger is like night or day or anything https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gxNXgUu7NQ Social Animal posted:At the very least I expected them to pack usbc to lightning cables with the new phones but I guess not. even by apple standards it would be a bit rich to pack in a cable that doesn't work with the vast majority of your customer base's computers, home or at work. Generic Monk fucked around with this message at 12:36 on Oct 4, 2017 |
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Oct 4, 2017 12:28
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My iPhone 6 has lovely performance on iOS 11. Should I try a backup and restore or am I wasting my time? What exactly is the procedure for doing this through iTunes?
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Oct 4, 2017 13:00
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bigis posted:My iPhone 6 has lovely performance on iOS 11. Should I try a backup and restore or am I wasting my time? What exactly is the procedure for doing this through iTunes? If you're not using an Apple Watch on WatchOS4, you can just restore to 10.3.3 in iTunes, it's still being signed AFAIK
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Oct 4, 2017 13:17
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There's zero reason for Apple to switch iOS devices to USB-C. You could *maybe* make an argument for iPads Pro as they try to push them more into laptop replacement devices, but Lightning is a better connector than USB-C for use in iPhones other than being proprietary (but it's not like good third-party Lightning cables are more expensive than good USB-C cables that won't blow up your device, charger, or both).
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Oct 4, 2017 13:40
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Endless Mike posted:There's zero reason for Apple to switch iOS devices to USB-C. You could *maybe* make an argument for iPads Pro as they try to push them more into laptop replacement devices, but Lightning is a better connector than USB-C for use in iPhones other than being proprietary (but it's not like good third-party Lightning cables are more expensive than good USB-C cables that won't blow up your device, charger, or both). I think the argument isn't to switch the port on the iPhone to USB-C but to include, as the default packed-in cable, a USB-C to Lightning cable instead of USB-A to Lightning. I find merits to the argument (nearly all of the laptops Apple sells have exclusively USB-C ports, "courageously" moving past legacy ports) but I think it's just the inconsistency Apple displays that gets people worked more than anything. They'll include a dongle for legacy headphone jacks but still insist on USB-A to Lightning cables which don't work for their laptops (the iMac still has USB 3.0 ports that'll accept USB-A). They'll include support for USB Quick Charge but leave out the cables and power supplies necessary to realize those benefits.
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Oct 4, 2017 13:50
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Thwomp posted:I think the argument isn't to switch the port on the iPhone to USB-C but to include, as the default packed-in cable, a USB-C to Lightning cable instead of USB-A to Lightning. Well, the argument that was brought up here was explicitly on the phone; the OP said so last page. And I suspect we'll see no port at all before a switch to usb-c on the phone, though that'll require Qi charging to improve significantly first.
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fordan posted:Well, the argument that was brought up here was explicitly on the phone; the OP said so last page. And I suspect we'll see no port at all before a switch to usb-c on the phone, though that'll require Qi charging to improve significantly first.
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Oct 4, 2017 14:30
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Suddenly Facebook Messenger has started to send me to Twitter in the AppStore whenever I try to open a Twitter link. It won't let me copy the url either so I can manually paste it into Safari. How can I stop this disaster? I'm not interested in a Twitter account.
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Oct 4, 2017 14:36
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Has anyone had problems with the touch screen on the 8? Mine seems to start having trouble at night when I'm charging it and playing around with it in bed, specifically on the top half for the most part. I don't know if it's a lovely screen protector or a software/hardware issue.
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Oct 4, 2017 14:37
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Sonos did an event today a lot of new changes but I guess AirPlay 2 support was one of them...?
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Oct 4, 2017 16:53
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About loving time. I'm still interested to see a comparison with the HomePod and I'm weary of Alexa.
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Don't wanna spam the thread but check the audio thread or Sonos subreddit for a lot of good info from the event Gonna gently caress with my echo dot and Sonos now Also new iOS Sonos app dropped about an hour ago
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Golashes posted:Has anyone had problems with the touch screen on the 8? Mine seems to start having trouble at night when I'm charging it and playing around with it in bed, specifically on the top half for the most part. I don't know if it's a lovely screen protector or a software/hardware issue. Are you using a third-party charger?
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Oct 4, 2017 17:27
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Also from a business standpoint wouldn't releasing Sonos airplay support be counter-intuitive considering the HomePod? Granted, apple doesn't have a 5.1 soundbar system (yet) I mean maybe after the HomePod was released and established, sure
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Nostalgia4Dogges posted:Also from a business standpoint wouldn't releasing Sonos airplay support be counter-intuitive considering the HomePod? Granted, apple doesn't have a 5.1 soundbar system (yet) I thought Apple wanted Airplay 2 to be a standard (that they control) and allow other apps/hardware to use it. It's great to hear, I hate the Sonos app (haven't tried the update yet though). I could see homepod and sonos stuff coexisting just fine. Do they still carry sonos at the apple store?
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priznat posted:I thought Apple wanted Airplay 2 to be a standard (that they control) and allow other apps/hardware to use it. The sonos app was poo poo before, yeah. I'm still messing around with the new one. It's definitely better, but looks the same overall At any rate it works with spotify connect so I just mostly use that via PC/phone
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Oct 4, 2017 19:40
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Weedle posted:Are you using a third-party charger? nah the one that came with it
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Oct 4, 2017 19:56
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Generic Monk posted:it's hardly inadequate; it's not as if the speed difference even with the macbook charger is like night or day or anything In my experience the difference between the little charger that came with my 7 Plus and the 10W one from an iPad is dramatic - it shaves like a third off the charge time
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Oct 4, 2017 21:06
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dissss posted:In my experience the difference between the little charger that came with my 7 Plus and the 10W one from an iPad is dramatic - it shaves like a third off the charge time Same here. I haven't used a laptop charger but with some "fast charge" 3rd party chargers and iPad chargers I see a noticeable increase in charging power and can get up to 50% is about 30 minutes on the 8+.
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Oct 4, 2017 21:08
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Regarding 6S and iOS 11 battery life: Safari was absolutely destroying my battery life after update. I removed my content blocker app as an experiment and battery usage is much improved. Not sure if that's directly applicable to all but worth a try.
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Oct 4, 2017 21:11
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You can also get top quality/faster charging from good third party chargers too- the Anker PowerPort 4 I paid $20 for at a MicroCenter charges my 7 just as fast as Apple's 10W, costs just as much, and lets me charge three other USB devices at the same time. Also comes in black so your cheetos stained hands don't stain it like a white one would.
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Oct 4, 2017 21:13
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Ikea do a 3-port 5Volt charger, it's great.
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Oct 4, 2017 21:24
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I see a helluva a lot of chatting going on here but not a lot of links to said items 🤔
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Oct 4, 2017 21:25
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Ikea don't deliver online 😎
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Oct 4, 2017 21:27
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Maybe I'm just dumb, but how the gently caress do you import ics files into your calendar now? Email it to myself, open it, the 'add all' button is gone. Put it on my website and tap it in safari, safari says it can't download the file. Can't import an ics through icloud.com. Is importing simply a thing apple doesn't want us doing anymore?
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Oct 4, 2017 21:30
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Just got my 8 and it's installing the update to 11.0.2. As it is using my existing phone to transfer through magic (I presume Bluetooth) can I have it restore the rest of the apps and data on the go without WiFi through that method or will it still use WiFi to pull everything down?
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Oct 4, 2017 21:32
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shootforit posted:My wife's 8+ developed a weird smudge overnight that won't wipe off. I fear it is under the glass somehow. We opened her phone new from the box last night, restored from her icloud backup, and everything worked fine and looked fine. So the wife took it to an Apple Store, and since we bought through AT&T, they can't do a straight up swap for a new device, but they can replace the display for free. Genius Bar guy said that the new display will still have the same warranty and that the water resistance will be just like a new phone. Would have preferred a new device, but as long as the display is fixed we are happy.
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TraderStav posted:Just got my 8 and it's installing the update to 11.0.2. As it is using my existing phone to transfer through magic (I presume Bluetooth) can I have it restore the rest of the apps and data on the go without WiFi through that method or will it still use WiFi to pull everything down? I think that just copies over settings and some other small stuff, not the actual content. You'd still have to restore from a backup. Could be wrong, though
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Nostalgia4Dogges posted:I think that just copies over settings and some other small stuff, not the actual conten. You'd still have to restore from a backup. Could be wrong, though Bah! Thanks. Was hoping to transfer it while I got in the car for a long drive.
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shootforit posted:So the wife took it to an Apple Store, and since we bought through AT&T, they can't do a straight up swap for a new device, but they can replace the display for free. Genius Bar guy said that the new display will still have the same warranty and that the water resistance will be just like a new phone. Do you have AppleCare+? I've just never heard of them not being able to do a device swap for that reason. Good that they're fixing the display though - and you might get a new device if they open it up and find something else wrong with it, or if there are any issues post install. Just happened with my 6s when I took it in for a display swap.
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bug chaser chaser posted:Do you have AppleCare+? I've just never heard of them not being able to do a device swap for that reason. Since he didn’t buy it from them, they can’t do a simple return+exchange, instead of going through the repair process. They will fix it under warranty, but they’re obviously only going to do the cheapest fix necessary, which is to swap out the display. If swapping out the entire device is necessary, of course they can do it. As you note, that might happen anyway.
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I cannot loving stand ios 11 on my phone. It's garbage. I hate control center. 100% of the time I go to pause a podcast on control center I skip back 30 or skip ahead 30. Super annoying.
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Nostalgia4Dogges posted:I see a helluva a lot of chatting going on here but not a lot of links to said items 🤔 Okay here's a link to what I was beating my chest over: http://www.microcenter.com/product/485368/Anker_Powerport_4 Aaaaand an Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-4-Port-Charger-PowerPort-iPhone/dp/B00VH8ENXE/ Neat charger with folding plug like Apple's, charges most iDevices, perfect for travel and lets you charge 3 other USB-connected devices simultaneously
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GoldfishStew posted:I cannot loving stand ios 11 on my phone. It's garbage. I hate control center. 100% of the time I go to pause a podcast on control center I skip back 30 or skip ahead 30. Super annoying. Which size is your phone? iOS 11 really seems to have been designed for the Plus (and I guess X) size first - the control centre works fine on my phone. It is pretty lol on my little brother's SE
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Oct 4, 2017 22:49
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I have the best cell phone ever made, the iphone SE.
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Anyone else notice that apps are having to refresh more under ios11? A lot of my games before I could come back to the state they were in but now they are rebooting quite a lot. This is on an 8+ too.
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