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The iPhone 7 & 7 Plus Owners Thread - - - - (No posts about deliveries)

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    #32
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    og2k7 wrote: »
    The portrait mode looks a bit artificial on people (especially with hair) - also there are zero options for it so far so perhaps they will add more settings in the next beta

    Loving the 7+ so far - super fast and not as bulky as i expected it to be coming from 4.7

    Can recommend this case if someone is looking:

    iPhone 7 Plus Case, VRS Design [Crystal Mixx][Transparent] - [Clear][Slim Protection][Kickstand] For Apple iPhone 7 Plus 5.5 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01K4LB3BE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YPQ7xb5VE2EES

    Cheers

    Is it thick? Looks kinda thick in the picture. Im looking for a case with a stand as well, so Im interested in getting one.


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    #33
    mad muffin
    Registered Users Posts: 8,034 ✭✭✭mad muffin


    Anyone with the jet black not using a case? How's it holding up? Fingerprints easy to wipe off?

    Thanks.


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    #34
    IamMetaldave
    Registered Users Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭IamMetaldave


    Lads, I got a tempered glass for my 7, I got a silicon case... I feel like I've let some Jonny Ive and the lads... BUT on the upside, the tempered glass is not causing any issues with 3D touch or front facing camera and l managed to put it on without getting any bubbles or dust under it. And the most important thing is, it's seems mostly "Dave Proof" for now :D

    https://www.instagram.com/iammetaldave/



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    #35
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    IamMetaldave wrote: »
    Lads, I got a tempered glass for my 7, I got a silicon case... I feel like I've let some Jonny Ive and the lads... BUT on the upside, the tempered glass is not causing any issues with 3D touch or front facing camera and l managed to put it on without getting any bubbles or dust under it. And the most important thing is, it's seems mostly "Dave Proof" for now :D

    What tempered glass did you get?


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    #36
    IamMetaldave
    Registered Users Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭IamMetaldave


    Pro Glass +. Got it in Blackrock shopping centre in the gadget shop.

    https://www.instagram.com/iammetaldave/



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    #37
    og2k7
    Registered Users Posts: 415 ✭✭og2k7


    deadanonymau5 wrote: »
    Is it thick? Looks kinda thick in the picture. Im looking for a case with a stand as well, so Im interested in getting one.

    Not that thick - normal to be fair and feels quite secure (well until i actually manage to drop it).


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    #38
    mad muffin
    Registered Users Posts: 8,034 ✭✭✭mad muffin


    I think I have my answer…

    Vkh0EcQ.jpg


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    #39
    Zcott
    Registered Users Posts: 3,206 ✭✭✭Zcott


    I guess it also depends on how you keep your phone - for me, the phone gets its own pocket and doesn't share with anything, minimising the scratches and dings.


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    #40
    IamMetaldave
    Registered Users Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭IamMetaldave


    That's rough!

    Can anyone recommend a clear skin that does go loose and sh#ty after a month?

    https://www.instagram.com/iammetaldave/



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    #41
    Heisenberg1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,511 ✭✭✭Heisenberg1


    I'm using the official Apple leather it is expensive but it's a premium case and well worth it IMO, very little bulk added to the phone.


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    #42
    Zcott
    Registered Users Posts: 3,206 ✭✭✭Zcott


    This macrumors topic has quite a few jet black owners showing off how the phone looks after a week or two. I'm still thinking about it...


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    #43
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    I just placed an order a minute ago on Apple.co.uk

    Any idea why they don't show contact numbers (apart from the last 2 digits)?? Found it bizzare when ordering.


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    #44
    Ivefoundgod
    Registered Users Posts: 2,437 ✭✭✭Ivefoundgod


    I don't know if I just use my phone differently to others but I think the jet black isn't especially bad fingerprint wise and having it since Wednesday using a mix of naked and clear case I've zero scratches. I think some people treat their phone like crap and then wonder why it's scratched. I mean don't tell me the scratches on the image above came from ordinary use, had to have fallen or banged off something.


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    #45
    Faker74
    Registered Users Posts: 416 ✭✭Faker74


    Anyone recommend a decent case for the standard iPhone 7?

    Want something that will protect from most bumps / scratches but won't add too much bulk.


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    #46
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    Faker74 wrote: »
    Anyone recommend a decent case for the standard iPhone 7?

    Want something that will protect from most bumps / scratches but won't add too much bulk.

    I just bought a few cheap ones from eBay. They're just over a euro each incl. shipping. Didn't get them yet though but Ill say they do the job.

    Im probably going to get a Spigen one from Amazon. They look decent if you look at the reviews section, customers uploaded pics

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/iPhone-Spigen®-Exact-Fit-Premium-Finish/dp/B01GIVWOMG/ref=sr_1_3?s=telephone&ie=UTF8&qid=1475584581&sr=1-3&keywords=iphone+7+spigen


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    #47
    Faker74
    Registered Users Posts: 416 ✭✭Faker74


    deadanonymau5 wrote: »
    I just bought a few cheap ones from eBay. They're just over a euro each incl. shipping. Didn't get them yet though but Ill say they do the job.

    Im probably going to get a Spigen one from Amazon. They look decent if you look at the reviews section, customers uploaded pics

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/iPhone-Spigen®-Exact-Fit-Premium-Finish/dp/B01GIVWOMG/ref=sr_1_3?s=telephone&ie=UTF8&qid=1475584581&sr=1-3&keywords=iphone+7+spigen

    Saw that, but I'm concious that those shell type cases are the bare minimum when it comes to protection.

    I was looking at these two, but its hard to tell how much bulk the spigen in particular adds:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01GIVX7TA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2YRM7UTEKGTPU&coliid=IJWXU5VGGIT70

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01K4L9VAO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2YRM7UTEKGTPU&coliid=I2U4XASTMQ28WO


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    #48
    FourFourRED
    Registered Users Posts: 8,594 ✭✭✭FourFourRED


    mad muffin wrote: »
    I think I have my answer…

    Vkh0EcQ.jpg

    He's an attention seeker though and you can be sure that's not all from natural use.

    https://twitter.com/fourfourred



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    #49
    BBMcQ
    Registered Users Posts: 1,320 ✭✭✭BBMcQ


    Faker74 wrote: »
    Anyone recommend a decent case for the standard iPhone 7?

    Want something that will protect from most bumps / scratches but won't add too much bulk.
    I have this on the 7 plus, most people don't think there is a case on it at all...
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01KIP8C8S/ref=twister_B01KKOIVF6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1


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    #50
    DubDJ
    Registered Users Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    I ordered one from Caudabe, cost roughly 18 euro delivered. Took about a week to ship from the US too which was great.

    It's called the Veil XT, and it's the thinnest case I've ever owned. Won't offer any major drop protection but for bump and scratches it's perfect. I was using a spigen one before that and the difference is huge. Felt like a new phone again with the thinner case. Chunky cases take away from the quality of phones imo. This middle ground is perfect for me, and will hopefully protect enough against small drops.


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    #51
    SarahMollie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,843 ✭✭✭SarahMollie


    So I bought an iPhone 7 at the weekend and since I've had no luck connecting it to the inbuilt bluetooth system in my car (2015 Golf). Has anyone else encountered similar?

    My old 5s connected no problem by the way.


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    #52
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    SarahMollie wrote: »
    So I bought an iPhone 7 at the weekend and since I've had no luck connecting it to the inbuilt bluetooth system in my car (2015 Golf). Has anyone else encountered similar?

    My old 5s connected no problem by the way.

    Reset/clear the car's bluetooth memory


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    #53
    SarahMollie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,843 ✭✭✭SarahMollie


    deadanonymau5 wrote: »
    Reset/clear the car's bluetooth memory

    Erm....how please? :)

    I did see two old versions or my phone "SarahMolliesiphone"* in the list of paired deviced so I deleted them in case that was the issue. It wasn't.

    *not actual name of iPhone


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    #54
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    SarahMollie wrote: »
    Erm....how please? :)

    I did see two old versions or my phone "SarahMolliesiphone"* in the list of paired deviced so I deleted them in case that was the issue. It wasn't.

    *not actual name of iPhone

    Check your cars manual.

    Others say this worked for them, I don't have my iPhone yet, it's on a world tour :(


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    #55
    SarahMollie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,843 ✭✭✭SarahMollie


    deadanonymau5 wrote: »
    Check your cars manual.

    Others say this worked for them, I don't have my iPhone yet, it's on a world tour :(

    Oh ok :( I had a look in the manual yesterday and couldnt see a solution but then again I suppose I wasn't specifically looking to reset.

    Is this a known issue? I've looked a bit online and I've seen mentions of issues with Kia's and Ford's, but nothing specific to a VW golf.

    Car is still in warranty so half tempted to call into the dealership on my way home and get them to figure it out!


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    #56
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    SarahMollie wrote: »
    Oh ok :( I had a look in the manual yesterday and couldnt see a solution but then again I suppose I wasn't specifically looking to reset.

    Is this a known issue? I've looked a bit online and I've seen mentions of issues with Kia's and Ford's, but nothing specific to a VW golf.

    Car is still in warranty so half tempted to call into the dealership on my way home and get them to figure it out!

    I read it in this thread, search bluetooth:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057644979


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    #57
    Faker74
    Registered Users Posts: 416 ✭✭Faker74


    SarahMollie wrote: »

    Car is still in warranty so half tempted to call into the dealership on my way home and get them to figure it out!

    Never owned a VW so not sure what their customer service is like, but if they are like most companies, they'll probably just point out that you can get other phones connected to it, so if your new phone isn't connecting it the new phone that is the issue.

    Not saying there is an issue with the iPhone7, just to be clear, but rather that is a way for VW to wash their hands of it.


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    #58
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    SarahMollie wrote: »
    Oh ok :( I had a look in the manual yesterday and couldnt see a solution but then again I suppose I wasn't specifically looking to reset.

    Is this a known issue? I've looked a bit online and I've seen mentions of issues with Kia's and Ford's, but nothing specific to a VW golf.

    Car is still in warranty so half tempted to call into the dealership on my way home and get them to figure it out!
    deadanonymau5 wrote: »
    I read it in this thread, search bluetooth:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057644979

    Check the videos on youtube for: reset Volkswagen Golf bluetooth


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    #59
    SarahMollie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,843 ✭✭✭SarahMollie


    Faker74 wrote: »
    Never owned a VW so not sure what their customer service is like, but if they are like most companies, they'll probably just point out that you can get other phones connected to it, so if your new phone isn't connecting it the new phone that is the issue.

    Not saying there is an issue with the iPhone7, just to be clear, but rather that is a way for VW to wash their hands of it.

    Well they tend to try to do a bit better than that since they want you to buy a new car from them again in the future. I've been able to pop into them or ring them about a few small issues (like a warning light that wouldnt go out) and they were able to talk me through a reset over the phone.


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    #60
    shanec1928
    Registered Users Posts: 4,141 ✭✭✭shanec1928


    Its pretty straightforward to do on my mk6 golf of the top of my head on the radio settings phone and should be a option to restore factory. I can't imagine it that much more different. If not look in the manual specific for the radio


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    #61
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,960 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    SarahMollie wrote: »
    Oh ok :( I had a look in the manual yesterday and couldnt see a solution but then again I suppose I wasn't specifically looking to reset.

    Is this a known issue? I've looked a bit online and I've seen mentions of issues with Kia's and Ford's, but nothing specific to a VW golf.

    Car is still in warranty so half tempted to call into the dealership on my way home and get them to figure it out!

    It's an issue with your cars bluetooth connection management. Not a phone issue.
    I've paired 4 iPhone 7's since launch date without issue, one to a parrot, 2 to BMW and one to VW.


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