detailedReviews: detailedReviews 1: content: Firstly JL were excellent, the phone turned up on time, well packaged and of course plenty of emails /texts from DPD to let me know within the hour when they would deliver.
And thats where the pleasant-ness ends.
Having paid top prices for a high end gadget from Apple who market their premium brand as easy to use, it couldn't have been a more miserable, painful and downright frustrating experience (even for an ex IT manager like myself ) getting my new phone to work.
According to Apple you simply check your old phone is running IOS 18 and place your new phone next to your old phone and everything, data, apps and settings will be copied over in around a hour.
NOT SO
After 5hours of doing nothing, both phones decided to lock up. My old phone had to be re booted, my new iPhone wouldn't reboot, so I had to do a factory reset and this rolls the phone back to IOS 17.7
1.5 Hours installing the updates to firstly iOS 17.8, then iOS 18, then iOS 18.01
Having done a Google search there are literally hundreds of posts on numerous forums about this 'bug' - yes Mr Apple your software does have bugs - contrary to your slick PR dept.
Four hours later and after trying numerous 'fixes' suggested on the internet I gave up - once again factory resetting my new phone and decided to manually load everything back .....
So again 1.5 Hours installing the updates to firstly iOS 17.8, then iOS 18, then iOS 18.01
Gave up, went to bed at 1am after starting the copy over process in the afternoon
So as a consequence of not being able to copy over I lost all my watch faces and settings for my Apple Watch - that refused to connect to the iPhone 15, even after unpairing from my iPhone 12. Another hour hunting on forums for a work around
I've a couple of apps that saved data locally to the phone, not to the cloud - so all that historical data was lost. Lesson learned here - dont assume every app that comes from the App Store will save data to the cloud.
And now I'm looking at perhaps another half a day to finish loading all my apps back and setting up the phone to work like my previous model.
The only thing that worked well was iCloud - at least my diary, notes, passwords, photo's, files and documents did eventually sync across
I cant really comment much about the phone features / camera etc, as it's still being set up, it hasn't moved off the desk - my trusty iPhone 12 will be used for a next few days.
Moral of the story - make sure everything is backed up and if you are really lucky the copy over process may work.
But, if like me, you rely on a fully loaded and functional phone for work private/ life - DONT even attempt the copy over process unless you have AT LEAST half a day to sort out moving your stuff across manually when it fails.
Hugely disappointed in Apple......
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starRating: 2
title: Firstly JL were excellent, the phone turned up...
detailedReviews 2: content: Probably one of the first ever reviews I have ever made and for good reason. I paid upwards of around 640 for this and it came in a condition I wouldn't necessarily call "new". I would of made a review sooner but I went on vacation before I could use this phone so it took me some time to make one properly. Once I got home I opened the package, and for my own sanity and the previous reviews about this product, I felt the need to record myself opening this package as some kind of "quality assurance".
In short, the phone came banged up, not even in apple packaging, it came in some knock off box and not even an apple charger brick, but some knock off one. Corners were chipped and the backplate wasn't even attached properly. Scratch marks on the camera and screen, and what really told me that I needed to return this was that something was rattling inside when I shook it. I mean, for something that says "Refurbished" "Like-New" My first impression would be a few scratches here and there but not what I was given.
I returned this package as soon as possible so I didn't get the time to take some pictures, but in the end.. They do give you a phone- Just not the one you need.
Wouldn't recommend.
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detailedReviews 3: content: i15 pro has been the most disappointing iPhone that I ever owned. Over a decade paying $1000 and phone plans that just drains my bank account. So I have gone through Apples check list
check that list multiple times and yes I have more than enough storage. But yet my iPhone15 pro locks up 5-10 times a day. Do you have any idea how much I have lost in wages do to your inept iOS’s. I drive fulll time for Uber and time and time again the 15 locks up while I’m working but it’s hard to do my job when your engineers, iOS failures, algorithms or even the AI . Extremely disappointed in this entire experience with this phone and I’ve got it brand new so that’s all I gotta say but you guys don’t care so it won’t really matter anyway. So all right. You have a wonderful day. Take care. I’m sure my night will be horrible because my phone will keep locking up because you make a product that doesn’t work very well. You guys are even losing to Samsung and all the foreign companies. Apple is slipping. You need to do better for your customers. I’ve paid you thousands and thousands of dollars over the years in your when your most up-to-date phones might as well be a rotary phone that’s unplugged to whom it doesn’t care
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detailedReviews 4: content: My son wanted a new phone for Christmas. So I had ordered him one but from a different seller on here %26 it was the green iphone 15 plus. The phone arrived in a timely manner but when I opened the package, the box was all crunched up from being poorly packaged. Then, the actual phone itself was very damaged %26 the screen was all scratched up! I was very upset %26 returned the phone back to that seller %26 made a complaint about the condition of the phone! I was worried about trying to order him another phone because of how much I paid for the 1st one %26 if it would make it in time for Christmas? Then I was still waiting for the other seller to refund me! But, I went %26 ordered him another phone %26 this time, I got him the pink iphone 15 plus. The original delivery date said it wouldn't arrive until after Christmas but what could I do? But thankfully, this seller was amazing %26 made sure the phone made it just in time for Christmas!! Not only that, but when I received this phone, it was packaged very well %26 securely. Then when I opened the box to inspect the phone, it was in excellent condition %26 looked brand new!! When my son opened it, he was so excited %26 thought he wasn't getting a new phone until his birthday because of what happened w the 1st phone I had ordered him. This seller is amazing! Even when we had trouble trying to set up the new phone, they responded back in a timely manner when I messaged them asking for help.
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starRating: 5
title: My son wanted a new phone for Christmas....
detailedReviews 5: content: I bought this as a replacement for my 4 year old iPhone 12 Pro Max. I didn't really use the old phone to its full potential so I thought that this would be a good compromise. It has the same size screen, is cheaper and has some new features whilst losing others.
It was a good choice. Although I'm not a heavy user, the battery easily lasts 48 hours between charges. The sound from its speaker is better and I think that it's slightly lighter in weight than my old phone.
It was on offer at John Lewis, which was cheaper than direct from the manufacturer. And you get a 2 year guarantee!
I also used JL trade in facility. That was the only hitch that I had. I took their quote even though it was a little less than Apple's. I eventually received my payout in full from the company that JL use but it was only after chasing them up, which in all it took about 2 weeks.
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starRating: 5
title: I bought this as a replacement for my...
detailedReviews 6: content: I’ve known this company for like since they began their journey. Ive been with them from the very beginning.
I recently made this purchase for my birthday. I’ve made a huge upgrade from my iPhone 8+ to this.
It’s working really good. It’s like brand new. My battery % was at 94% which I wasn’t expecting at all. There’s like 2 very very nicks on the screen itself but it’s barely noticeable unless you’re staring at your screen all day.
The packaging was phenomenal. I received a hard shell case, pop socket and a charger along with its cube.
Overall if you’re looking to save and not make such a huge dent to your bank, definitely purchase from PlugTech. You’re saving on lots compare to what you’ll normally have to pay.
Will definitely keep purchasing!!! :)
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starRating: 5
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detailedReviews 7: content: Seems to be a nice phone up front but I'm leery. I messed up setting up my Apple I.D. and locked the phone up. Took almost 18 hours for Apple to reset it. I only got 128gb because I'm retired and don't need a lot but it doesn't matter which phone you go for, iPhones are ridiculously expensive so I ended up paying $1310 for the phone, another $40 for a charger plug-in, another $28 for screen protector and we haven't even gotten to Apple Warranty yet, which is another $250, and don't forget the government's lovely 12 or 13% taxes adding almost another $200. You would think that for a $1300 phone the extras should be thrown in as a thank you; maybe not the warranty but at least the add-ons! Seems to work well enough but just be warned that if you want an iPhone, fill your wallet with cash, then go to the store, close your eyes and open your wallet and hope they leave you some..
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starRating: 3
title: Seems to be a nice phone up front...
detailedReviews 8: content: Very disappointing performance. Feels like a downgrade from my iPhone 125. Very slow.
Takes screenshots whenever it is switched off using the side button. A very annoying feature which cannot be turned off in settings. Does not charge easily through the same brand case as the 125, takes many attempts before it recognises the current.
Volume control buttons too sensitive, often volume increases or decreases when being held quite lightly.
Sorry I did not choose a different model. Often revert to my far more user friendly 125.
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title: Very disappointing performance. Feels like a downgrade from...
detailedReviews 9: content: The first iPhone 15 plus I purchased I had to return it after about ten days. It had lagging texting. It would randomly text my contacts with no message. And it did this once while I was on the phone with the person I was talking with. It also was very inconsistent with connecting with or recognizing my AT&T internet. Sometimes it would connect other times it wouldn’t and it was driving me crazy. I just got a secondary line on my iPhone 15 plus and the secondary line ate my primary line and I didn’t know this until I took it back in for the third time from on going problems within the first ten days. That’s when I said enough is enough. I want a new iPhone 15 plus this iPhone 15 plus is possessed. And received my current iPhone 15 plus and this also has an inconsistent lagging during texting. But I’m assuming this is supposed to be this way. However, the other problems I’m not having with this iPhone 15 plus. At least not yet. I’m thankful Verizon exchange my IPhone 15 plus. But I’ve never had an issue with any of them like this. And I’ve been purchasing IPhones ever since IPhone 8 and each year as they debut because it’s always around my birthday. So I get it as a gift to myself. Knowing that it’s usually in October or November and my birthday being 11/18.
This is the first year that I’m purchasing late because of the horrible inflation we are all going through. I wasn’t able to do it when it debuted this time. I absolutely love this product and this has been the first time I’ve ever been disappointed and/or let down by Apple and thank you Verizon for coming to the rescue.
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starRating: 3
title: The first iPhone 15 plus I purchased I...
detailedReviews 10: content: Moving from an iPhone 8 to an iPhone 15 Plus has been wonderful. My vision is not great these days and the iPhone 15 Plus has been a great help; it is that much larger that my old phone. Whilst I still have a way to go to fulfil all the potential of this great piece of technology. I have already begun to make discoveries! The transfer from my old iPhone was very simple and a great help. I no longer have to worry about my finger print for security, just a look, and we're there! I am able to set the text size very easily which makes it much easier for instance to read emails & news, and to check on settings etc. I am slowly exploring the potential of the camera and photos. After a week's river cruising in Portugal, being able to use my phone when I did not have my camera was a great help with plenty of high quality photos. Here is a phone with great potential, great value and a 'friend' who will always be with me - a great help when my vision is now much more of a problem. I would recommend this phone - a well worth asset to my life!
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starRating: 5
title: Moving from an iPhone 8 to an iPhone...
