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

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    deep1 wrote: »
    ie on 6s plus i was getting about 6 hrs usage ( no music), 7 plus i am getting close to 12 hrs with no music at all.

    Sweet baby jesus! Cant wait to get my 7 Plus!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,465 ✭✭✭Ivefoundgod


    @ is the shortcut for it. Anyone any ideas?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,324 ✭✭✭BBMcQ


    Yeah battery on the 7plus is unreal. I used to be leaving work at 6pm with 40% on my 6 Plus, now I'm leaving with 60-70%. I've also got a Pebble Watch connected and would be on facebook/whatsapp during downtime.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    Yeah battery on the 7plus is unreal. I used to be leaving work at 6pm with 40% on my 6 Plus, now I'm leaving with 60-70%. I've also got a Pebble Watch connected and would be on facebook/whatsapp during downtime.

    Jaysus

    How long does it take to charge?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,341 ✭✭✭brophs


    Ordered my iPhone 7 128GB through Three Business this afternoon. Delivery within a week or two, apparently. Can anyone recommend me a good case that adds almost no bulk to the phone. Ideally a silicone/TPU case or something similar. Not bothered if it's a softer, rubbery feel case or hard. I've seen people recommend the Spigen Liquid Armor. How has that worked out?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭Flaccus


    deep1 wrote: »
    That's not good, I am finding battery life to be great, 10.0.2. was great but 10.1 beta have increased it even further.

    ie on 6s plus i was getting about 6 hrs usage ( no music), 7 plus i am getting close to 12 hrs with no music at all.

    do you have many apps running in background? i find fb is biggest culprit.

    Nope. Hardly anything running in background and while in work today with a strong wifi signal and only checked email a couple of times it dropped to 45%. After work in local shopping centre with Data on it dropped to zilch. I checked the battery usage and the clock was a massive 55%. I am just after doing a factory reset. Not happy. Thing is, I have it over a week and this is the first I've seen the battery drain like this.

    Incidentally I usual keep background app refresh on for data manger and 1blocker only, location services is usually only on for fitness and weather, gmail is set to fetch, don't use iCloud mail, screen brightness is low usually, have most notifications off.

    Will see later this evening after I charge it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,189 ✭✭✭deep1


    Flaccus wrote: »
    Nope. Hardly anything running in background and while in work today with a strong wifi signal and only checked email a couple of times it dropped to 45%. After work in local shopping centre with Data on it dropped to zilch. I checked the battery usage and the clock was a massive 55%. I am just after doing a factory reset. Not happy. Thing is, I have it over a week and this is the first I've seen the battery drain like this.

    Incidentally I usual keep background app refresh on for data manger and 1blocker only, location services is usually only on for fitness and weather, gmail is set to fetch, don't use iCloud mail, screen brightness is low usually, have most notifications off.

    Will see later this evening after I charge it.

    Post a screenshot of battery usage page when you see the drain like this, also keep an eye on mobile data, maybe some app draining in background which should show up mobile data or wifi data usage.

    If you using iphone mail app and fetch, switch to google inbox or gmail app and see if that helps.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭Flaccus


    brophs wrote: »
    Ordered my iPhone 7 128GB through Three Business this afternoon. Delivery within a week or two, apparently. Can anyone recommend me a good case that adds almost no bulk to the phone. Ideally a silicone/TPU case or something similar. Not bothered if it's a softer, rubbery feel case or hard. I've seen people recommend the Spigen Liquid Armor. How has that worked out?

    It's ok but almost zero protection if you drop it. I would recommend either the Tech21 Impact Clear (about same thickness as spigen but stiffer and more protective, drop protection guaranteed to 1.5 metres) or slightly more bulky Otterbox Symmetry Clear which is really clear and not frosted like the Tech21. Both are very scratch resistant. The only issue is the grip on the back is so terrible (the Tech21 being the worst) you could play air hockey with them.

    Personally I am getting this as soon as it's in stock. Very slim and great protection. (Spec Presidio Grip)
    http://ie.mobilefun.com/60217-speck-presidio-grip-iphone-7-tough-case-black.htm


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭Flaccus


    deep1 wrote: »
    Post a screenshot of battery usage page when you see the drain like this, also keep an eye on mobile data, maybe some app draining in background which should show up mobile data or wifi data usage.

    If you using iphone mail app and fetch, switch to google inbox or gmail app and see if that helps.

    Thanks but I already reset it, and it was the clock at over 55% and email at 35%, rest was 1 or 2% here and there. Was using apple mail set to fetch instead of push.

    Waiting for it to charge and will setup again.

    Anyone recommend a good portable battery pack. Something slim ideally with lighting cable integrated.

    By the way, anyone experiencing that buzzing/whining noise on their plus when it's under load. Just wondering how prevalent it is.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,060 ✭✭✭✭shmeee


    Flaccus wrote: »
    It's ok but almost zero protection if you drop it. I would recommend either the Tech21 Impact Clear (about same thickness as spigen but stiffer and more protective, drop protection guaranteed to 1.5 metres) or slightly more bulky Otterbox Symmetry Clear which is really clear and not frosted like the Tech21. Both are very scratch resistant. The only issue is the grip on the back is so terrible (the Tech21 being the worst) you could play air hockey with them.

    Personally I am getting this as soon as it's in stock. Very slim and great protection. (Spec Presidio Grip)
    http://ie.mobilefun.com/60217-speck-presidio-grip-iphone-7-tough-case-black.htm

    shmeee wrote: »
    I bought 2 cases off amazon, like yourself I don't like anything bulky.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01GU935VA/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01GIVX1YG/ref=pe_385721_51767431_TE_dp_1

    Have the Spigen one on at moment and it's very nice and light, fits tight around the phone and it's raised above the screen so added bit of protection there.

    The Poetic case is a bit more classy with it's colour. Has the grips on the side and the added protection on the corners.

    Happy with both purchases.

    A lad in a shop here in town tried to get me to pay €25 for a clear case that didn't feel anyway as nice as the ones I got. About €30 for both delivered.

    Using the poetic case I mentioned above at moment, love it, feels so solid on the phone.


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01GU935VA/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1


    Would recommend it.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭Flaccus


    shmeee wrote: »
    Using the poetic case I mentioned above at moment, love it, feels so solid on the phone.


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01GU935VA/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1


    Would recommend it.

    How do you find the clear back. Any scratches as clear polycarbonate tends to show them unless treated or frosted


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭rodento


    Anyone else having trouble with the iPhone 7 and car Bluetooth connection...

    When someone calls the blue booth connection remains on when the call ends or when I turn the car on the blue tooth thinks I'm trying to call myself


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 217 ✭✭dazedandlost


    rodento wrote: »
    Anyone else having trouble with the iPhone 7 and car Bluetooth connection

    Look back through this chain, lots of discussion on this...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭Corvo


    Anyone suggest a really good slim case? I'm liking a gold one perhaps?


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 41,598 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    rodento wrote: »
    Anyone else having trouble with the iPhone 7 and car Bluetooth connection...

    When someone calls the blue booth connection remains on when the call ends or when I turn the car on the blue tooth thinks I'm trying to call myself

    Someone had an issue with their VW system.
    Me personally, mine works perfect with the parrot in the Merc and my GF's working perfect with the BMW built in system.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭rodento


    Thanks read thread and will try to reset Bluetooth on car, it's a Citroen C3 Picasso


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 609 ✭✭✭iniall


    I've had trouble with bluetooth in the car and with bluetooth speakers at home with my iPhone 7, but I think it's an iOS 10 issue, as my wife has the same problems with her SE.

    Music plays fine through the Parrot MKi9200, but calls drop on and off between Parrot and phone. Very annoying. Music often stops playing when going through bluetooth speakers at home.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,060 ✭✭✭✭shmeee


    Flaccus wrote: »
    How do you find the clear back. Any scratches as clear polycarbonate tends to show them unless treated or frosted

    No scratches yet anyway, ands it's getting a good test the past few days.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,415 ✭✭✭✭Headshot


    shmeee wrote: »
    No scratches yet anyway, ands it's getting a good test the past few days.

    Works perfect on iphone 7 plus?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,060 ✭✭✭✭shmeee


    Headshot wrote: »
    Works perfect on iphone 7 plus?


    It's the 7 I have


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,193 ✭✭✭Eircom_Sucks


    apparently a few iphone 7 catching fire


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    apparently a few iphone 7 catching fire

    Samsung employees setting them on fire...?


    :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,324 ✭✭✭BBMcQ


    Jaysus

    How long does it take to charge?

    No idea! I charge it overnight. But it takes about 45 mins to get from 60% up above 90%. The "double dual core" setup is paying dividends it seems!


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,699 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    apparently a few iphone 7 catching fire

    Only a few? And i bet they haven't caused any planes to be evacuated. Apple just can't keep up with Samsung.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    No idea! I charge it overnight. But it takes about 45 mins to get from 60% up above 90%. The "double dual core" setup is paying dividends it seems!

    Just read it was 3 hours from 0-100% :eek: My current phone charges to 63% in 30 mins!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭Flaccus


    Anyone looked into getting a decent portable battery for their 7, ideally one that can output 2 amps ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭rodento


    Bluetooth kinda pissing me off, only way it works is to reconnect every time in the car, have noticed a new function when either receiving or making calls, kinda like the speaker option but its Bluetooth to radio - think this is preset as off

    Any one with any ideas?????


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭rodento


    Fixed it using the following

    Settings - General - Accessibility - Call Audio Routing - select Bluetooth headset instead of automatic


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,563 ✭✭✭✭peteeeed




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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,341 ✭✭✭brophs


    Does anyone who has ported to Three know how long roughly it takes to happen after delivery of the phone? I got the phone this morning and had been told it'd happen by afternoon, which it hasn't, obviously. It's a business a/c so when I rang customer service they couldn't tell me anything, as the business folks go home earlier. Not a major issue, I'm just wondering whether it's normal to run into a second day or should I follow up again?

    Cheers.


  • Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 3,808 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeloe


    So after a couple of days with the 7 Plus, i'm in love with the device.

    I know not everyone can justify the upgrade from a 6s Plus to the 7 Plus, but IMO, the camera alone is worth it.

    The picture quality out of this thing is amazing, i'm delighted with it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,225 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    eeloe wrote: »
    So after a couple of days with the 7 Plus, i'm in love with the device.

    I know not everyone can justify the upgrade from a 6s Plus to the 7 Plus, but IMO, the camera alone is worth it.

    The picture quality out of this thing is amazing, i'm delighted with it.

    Damn you !

    Just ordered the 7 plus 128GB. Now to adverts with my 6S plus 64GB for low-ball offers and part-trade suggestions with 98 corsa or similar :(


  • Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 3,808 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeloe


    dodzy wrote: »
    Damn you !

    Just ordered the 7 plus 128GB. Now to adverts with my 6S plus 64GB for low-ball offers and part-trade suggestions with 98 corsa or similar :(

    To avoid that, i just gave my 6s+ to the wife, and gave her old 6+ to my little brother.

    Brownie points all round! :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,038 ✭✭✭mad m


    dodzy wrote: »
    Damn you !

    Just ordered the 7 plus 128GB. Now to adverts with my 6S plus 64GB for low-ball offers and part-trade suggestions with 98 corsa or similar :(

    Half bag popcorn, plus anything in my ad's?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,170 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    dodzy wrote: »
    Damn you !

    Just ordered the 7 plus 128GB. Now to adverts with my 6S plus 64GB for low-ball offers and part-trade suggestions with 98 corsa or similar :(

    150 cash offered. Collect in 20mins.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,511 ✭✭✭Heisenberg1


    dodzy wrote: »
    Damn you !

    Just ordered the 7 plus 128GB. Now to adverts with my 6S plus 64GB for low-ball offers and part-trade suggestions with 98 corsa or similar :(

    Classic! you got the love some adverts users.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,563 ✭✭✭✭peteeeed


    10.1 is out grab it for portrait mode for your 7 plus


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,260 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Out of interest will a iPhone 6 case feet a 7 plus?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,034 ✭✭✭mad muffin


    godtabh wrote: »
    Out of interest will a iPhone 6 case feet a 7 plus?

    I presume you are talking 6 plus? In any case no it won't fit.


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,260 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    mad muffin wrote: »
    I presume you are talking 6 plus? In any case no it won't fit.

    Yeah iphone 76 plus to iphone 7 plus.

    Thanks for the info


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 143 ✭✭tigger1962


    I moved from a Note 4 to iphone7+ after the Note7 debacle. I'm well used to IOS but always preferred the Note because of the size and the pen. So Far I'm very happy... I got around he pen bit by using and adonit one and a myscript plugin. I don't think there is anything i now miss on the note bar the customisation. i even have my android wear watch working albeit not as well. I have an apple watch too but I still prefer my huawei watch.

    One thing i would have liked would have been the addition of apple pencil support (i have a iPad pro too) as it would have saved me on the adonit purchase. Camera is nice and I like the the live photos and the new portrait mode.

    so far i'm a happy user


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 41,598 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    godtabh wrote: »
    Yeah iphone 76 plus to iphone 7 plus.

    Thanks for the info

    That case from he future won't fit.

    Can you elaborate on what features the 76th version has :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭rodento


    One complaint, bloody tricky to take a photo when you have wax on your fingers

    And a fecken plan trying to clean the phone afterwards :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭Hissing Sideban


    Not impressed at all with the call audio on my iPhone 7 I got the other day, sounds like its on speaker when its not, boxy sounding. I just Googled it and it seems to be an issue others have noticed. Anyone else noticed this? Came from A 5C which sounded fine, like the 4S, 3, and 2 I had before.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    Anyone able to recommend a good iPhone 7 Plus tempered glass screen protector?

    I dont trust the reviews of ones on Amazon since most of them are shills for a free product and many of them are mixed in with reviews of glass protectors for other/older devices.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,193 ✭✭✭Eircom_Sucks


    Anyone able to recommend a good iPhone 7 Plus tempered glass screen protector?

    I dont trust the reviews of ones on Amazon since most of them are shills for a free product and many of them are mixed in with reviews of glass protectors for other/older devices.

    enjoying it ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    enjoying it ?

    Yeah, just logged into my accounts on all my apps and set it up this AM. Still getting used to iOS.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,034 ✭✭✭mad muffin


    Iphone 7 jet black arrived today!

    I noticed straight away that the screen on the 7 was noticeably yellower than my 6. Also not quite as bright on the same brightness setting. Maybe a notch dimmer. Display accommodation fixed the tint problem fairly well.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 268 ✭✭Domane


    Picked up my Matt black iPhone 7 plus (128gb) last Friday. I'd upgraded from an iPhone 5 so it was a major upgrade for me. I had dithered over the size of the plus versus the "ordinary" 7 and I'm delighted I went with the plus as the screen size is amazing, picture is amazing and the sound is amazing! It's also so much faster than the old handset and the sound quality on voice calls through the handset and on Bluetooth in the car is noticeably better. I bought an otterbox case for it for protection and a Kenu airframe+ to hold it in the car.

    Still finding new things about it everyday but it was worth the outlay!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,951 ✭✭✭SB_Part2


    The battery life on my 6 is absolutely rubbish. Was hoping to see people saying positive things about the 7 but I think I'm going to have to jump ship to an Android :(


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