Anyone Pre-Order iPhone 14 Pro today ?

awec · 21-09-2022 10:50am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119643415#Comment_119643415

No, DHL only give you the day, not the time within the day.

They will text you on the day of delivery and give you options if you're not going to be home. One of the options is to deliver to the nearest DHL Service Point, which in my case was the local An Post office. I am not sure if you can nominate a neighbour.

iniall · 21-09-2022 12:01pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119642379#Comment_119642379

So in your case they're about 5 days ahead of their delivery estimate. My expected delivery is 3-10 Oct, so hopefully that might mean it arriving sometime next week... (and I can stop refreshing the app multiple times a day for a few days)

Never ordered on day 1 and didn't get the phone on launch day before. Wonder what happened this year - supply chain, unexpected demand for the Pro?

JoeA3 · 21-09-2022 4:18pm

Mine went into "preparing for dispatch" like @BobbyT28 did yesterday, but mine hasn't moved since. It still says delivery Sept 26th - Oct 3rd. And they did take the money from my account too.

BobbyT28 · 21-09-2022 6:26pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119646991#Comment_119646991

My brother in law is in the same boat. We both got the money taken and went to preparing, mine then went to shipped and so did his but his hasn’t moved. I received my 14pro max today.

BobbyT28 · 21-09-2022 6:29pm

My setup was a bit odd, couldn’t transfer from old iPhone 12 Pro Max to new phone, kept getting kicked back to the start screen on set up. So I had to restore from iCloud. Nothing I did in terms of restarting the phone helped!

also having a strange issue with the camera, not the camera gate but something else, also happens when I focus. I’ll see if I can attach a video.

also I see I’m already on ios16 but see an update called iOS 16 which is recommend for all iPhone 14 users. So downloading that now to see if it fixes these issues

FourFourRED · 21-09-2022 6:32pm

Having focus issues here too on the main camera when I’m up somewhat close to something and disable macro mode - instant blur.

Hoping next weeks software update fixes it.

BobbyT28 · 21-09-2022 6:34pm

Here is the video of what I am talking about!! Is this normal and has anyone else got this issue?

https://imgur.com/a/xWrdN4C

JoeA3 · 21-09-2022 6:36pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119647511#Comment_119647511

Mine has moved to “dispatched” now. So hopefully I’ll have it tomorrow or Friday at latest.

FourFourRED · 21-09-2022 6:36pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119647547#Comment_119647547

Yeah I do. Seems like the ultra wide lens is fine but the main camera is struggling with things up close

If you go to settings > camera macro control and switch to on you should get better control over that for now (the yellow flower icon will appear on the bottom left of the viewfinder)

BobbyT28 · 21-09-2022 6:47pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119647562#Comment_119647562

Fair play, turn macro control on then flick the yellow off has resolve that from what I can see. Didn’t know that!

Bradz213 · 21-09-2022 9:27pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119643080#Comment_119643080

I set up a Focus which as a fully black lock screen.

I then set up a shortcut to activate this Focus when a Charger is connected. You could add in specific time instead/also too.

You then get an AOD similar to that of Android.

DBK1 · 22-09-2022 1:37pm

Mine seems to be overheating when scrolling the internet for any more than a few minutes too. Do ye think a software update when ever there’s another released would solve that or is it something I should be contacting Apple about?

JoeA3 · 22-09-2022 2:32pm

My 14 Pro arrived a couple of hours ago. So it seems that once they dispatch, they really do arrive quickly, like within 12 hours...

Haven't set it up yet as I kicked off an iCloud backup on my old phone which I thought would take minutes but its taking forever! WTF. Surely it should only need to backup the diff from the last backup? (which was only yesterday afaik).

EDIT, nvm, I cancelled it and doing it via the "transfer to new iPhone" approach instead which seems to be working...

baalad · 22-09-2022 6:03pm

I'm considering doing a uturn and not buying this device at all. The camera on the 13 Pro is arguably better and likewise the battery. Take away the dynamic island and the always on display and this isn't an upgrade at all. The new chipset is even such a minor upgrade that they couldn't compare it to the previous generation so they had to go back and compare it to the chipset from 3 years ago

player87 · 22-09-2022 7:17pm

Actually I think that camera get huge update with 48Mpx, Ive just compared results from 12 pro, and 14 pro with proRaw photos and photos coming out of 14 have much…much more details. I can addmit that Aod and dI aren't real upgrade, but camera is for sure.

still waiting for my personal 14 pro max, with delivery expected between 27 - 04. My “processing” status hasn’t moved since pre-order date… while everyone else receiving their phones early..🤷🏻‍♂️

FourFourRED · 22-09-2022 9:07pm

Not delivery related but for those having camera issues - update released

Craigels · 22-09-2022 9:20pm

Anyone know of devices from Three are network unlocked ?

baalad · 22-09-2022 10:59pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119652029#Comment_119652029

Ofc you will capture more detail with a 48mp shot but for the vast majority of users / photos it won't be used. Other than that ive seen comparisons to the 13 Pro and preferred the images the 13 Pro produced although obviously the difference is neglible. It's def not as big of an upgrade as they tried to portray using numbers.

Battery is also arguably a downgrade or at best on par with the previous model. Definitely not an upgrade.

I'll wait and see what the 15pro has to offer but no doubt it will be an iPhone 14 pro but with 8k video recording and finally USB C. That will be 1,500 euro please lol

rizzee · 23-09-2022 12:33am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119652538#Comment_119652538

They’ll be locked to Three.

digiman · 23-09-2022 9:49am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119652538#Comment_119652538

Confirmed locked to 3 when I bought as PAYG. Anyone know the best service to unlock an iPhone? I also need to unlock my 13 Pro Max from Vodafone as I plan to sell it now.

player87 · 23-09-2022 12:08pm

If someone is looking for a regular iphone 14 pro… its available to collect today at apple store in Belfast. I was able to reserve 14 pro max 256gb in deep purple, on top of it its 120e cheaper than in Irish store 🤭

rizzee · 25-09-2022 12:27am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119653912#Comment_119653912

Vodafone will unlock it for you for free if you're on PAYG and spent over €120 on credit the last 12 months. Can get away with it also if you've a family member or friend who has done the above too. Alternatively if you're on Bill they should be able to provide you with a code too, although I'm not sure the exact procedure on the BP terms so can't say this with accuracy.

faceman · 25-09-2022 11:58am

Ordered a 14 Pro from Voda last week and it arrives tomorrow. Vodafone's trade in affiliation certainly absorbs some of the extortionate pricing from Apple.

...Ghost... · 25-09-2022 12:31pm

What's the situation with USA iPhone 14? Useable over here or are they all e-sim?

faceman · 25-09-2022 1:41pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119662698#Comment_119662698

They're all eSim. The US is no longer the tech mecha anymore anyway. UK prices are far cheaper for Irish travellers since the introduction of the tourism vat free shopping

...Ghost... · 25-09-2022 3:50pm

Cool. Was wondering, as I am travelling to the US next month anyway. I was gonna take a trip up north today, but wasn't sure on stock levels.

Aquos76 · 25-09-2022 5:11pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119662911#Comment_119662911

That's at least 18 months away before we can avail of vat free items from over there

awec · 26-09-2022 10:25am

Also NI won't be included in the scheme. You will have to actually fly over to GB and take it home in your luggage to qualify. By the time you factor in flights etc, as well as whatever value you have on your own time, I am not sure it'd be a worthwhile trip just for a phone.

...Ghost... · 26-09-2022 8:47pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119665762#Comment_119665762

It's an hour up the road to NI....no need to fly anywhere. If you drive an EV, lot cheaper than petrol or diesel too. Might do the Titanic or GoT tour next week 😊

awec · 26-09-2022 9:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119668457#Comment_119668457

I meant the VAT-free UK scheme doesn't include NI. It's a GB-only scheme.

26-09-2022 9:40pm

Posting here from new iPhone 14 Pro ordered from Vodafone , just took a few days, though a bit confusing as to what day I needed to be staying in for the delivery.

Craigels · 27-09-2022 6:47pm

The wait for my 14 pro max to be delivered from SELECT is killing me and I can’t find it in stock anywhere else

Aquos76 · 28-09-2022 12:41pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119665762#Comment_119665762

How many people travel over and back to the UK on a regular basis anyway whether on business or to a football match, so I wouldn’t see that as to much of an issue. I’d love if it was available now as I’m off to London for the weekend:)

Creamy Goodness · 28-09-2022 2:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119675676#Comment_119675676

It's similar to people who travel 20-30 minutes to save 2-3c per litre on petrol, it's great if you're passing through but the actual "saving" is an actual cost, but every year there's threads on boards doing the comparison of "OMGZ Ireland are getting ripped off, for the price of the phone in <INSERT COUNTRY HERE> I can get return flights to said country and save" rarely do they ever factor in hotel, food, taxi/train and most importantly time.

GustavoFring · 28-09-2022 4:36pm

Anyone with delivery updates for next week 3/10-10/10 get any movement on their orders?

Noticed a few people last week had some movement around Tues/Wed for orders in the 26/9-03/10 window.

iniall · 28-09-2022 6:23pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119676939#Comment_119676939

Yeah, hoped after seeing that early delivery news last week that something might happen this week, but nothing so far. I'm 3-10 Oct. Guess that's when it's likely to arrive at this stage.

Flaccus · 28-09-2022 9:10pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119652538#Comment_119652538

Yes they are unlocked. December last year the rules changed and company's can't sell phones locked anymore

https://www.irishnews.com/magazine/technology/2020/10/27/news/what-does-the-ban-on-locked-smartphones-mean-for-me--2111484/

Also - I have an Iphone 13 Pro on bill pay from Three and tried a VF sim last week and no issues.

For the poster above who had a phone locked to Three, either it was sold before December 2021 or Three are breaking the rules.

Marty Bird · 28-09-2022 9:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119677962#Comment_119677962

That apply here and the EU or is it UK only?

Flaccus · 28-09-2022 9:55pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119678131#Comment_119678131

UK and Ireland. I don't know about rest. Whether providers follow the rules is another thing. Three told me (at least a customer service agent) their phones are no longer locked. What I find odd, is there is no mention of this on ComReg site.

Sarn · 28-09-2022 10:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119678150#Comment_119678150

I’m fairly sure it is UK only. Ofcom is the UK regulator. Comreg specifically mention mobile unlock codes and to check your contract.

Of course some companies might just adopt the UK position for here.

cshk · 28-09-2022 10:35pm

iConnect have the 14 Pro Max in 128 and 256 available on their website at the moment

Flaccus · 28-09-2022 10:45pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119678260#Comment_119678260

Yeah, I think you are right. Of course when I saw it on that site Irish News I assumed it was referring to Ireland and when Three Rep said all phones are unlocked then that confirmed it for me as my Iphone was unlocked.

JoeA3 · 29-09-2022 12:14am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119676939#Comment_119676939

Yeah mine was originally scheduled for delivery this week (26/9 - 3/10) but it dispatched last Wednesday and I received it on the Thursday.

dmcg90 · 29-09-2022 9:55am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119678311#Comment_119678311

My god they never answer their phones do they 😅

Marty Bird · 29-09-2022 10:12am

Picked up a PM 256 space black in Harvey Norman Carrickmines they’ve still some in stock now.

dmcg90 · 29-09-2022 10:48am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119679322#Comment_119679322

Hmm, not showing on their website?

dmcg90 · 29-09-2022 11:27am

After an hour of trying iConnect’s phone I give up. They simply do not answer and their click and collect option isn’t on their website anymore it seems.

If anyone is passing by their Dublin stores, I’d really appreciate if you could ask if they have stock of the 14 Pro Max in 256GB (Black preferred or White / Purple) and send me DM if they have stock before I make a journey in. 🙏🙏🙏

GustavoFring · 29-09-2022 12:38pm

Cash taken for phone and apple care this morning by the looks of it for 03 oct date.

Marty Bird · 29-09-2022 12:49pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119679468#Comment_119679468

Definitely had stock when i was collecting I only ordered it last night and when I checked before I left the house was showing stock.

iniall · 29-09-2022 12:50pm

Mine still processing. Obviously needs a whole lot of processing... 😬

Anyone Pre-Order iPhone 14 Pro today ?

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