Anyone buying an iPhone 6?

[Belfong]

Awesome. Tried that. And iOS prompted whether to try an untrusted app. I guess I could run it and then delete the app, right? I'm nervous in the wake of recent malware affecting iOS.

[strict]

Awesome. Tried that. And iOS prompted whether to try an untrusted app. I guess I could run it and then delete the app, right? I'm nervous in the wake of recent malware affecting iOS.

That's how I checked mine and I'm jailbroken. I think the reason it prompts you to install an untrusted app is because they are using an Apple developers cert to sign the application. That link was posted to /r/jailbreak and the consensus seemed to be that it was safe to run.

[Belfong]

Okay... Now I wonder if I want to know. If I got a TLC it would bug me to no end even if my phone is alright. It's why I stay with Apple and its rose garden so I don't have to worry about all these mumbo jumbo

[infiniti]

'just popping in to say that I'm waiting on my iPhone 6 Plus from my carrier.  As it seems, stocks are extremely limited and that whole pre-order thing that the local carriers did a week before the November 14 launch was just a load of BS.

Anyway, I picked up a black Incipio NGP case already.

[Input Nirvana]

Yea, and why does my phone not rotate portrait-landscape sometimes? If it's that crsppy "RotateGate" I've got sevetal days left to return and buy a brickphone.

It doesn't rotate because you are in Display Zoom mode. Do you mean the Home screen?

Not in Display Zoom, this has happened several times in several apps (messages, weather, calculator, etc). Obviously a real drag when that happens. Annoying.

MLC vs TLC: Will google more info. Seems a pain to check what you have considering can't do anything about it (I got 128gb 6 Plus on Nov 12) Aahhhh... "MemoryGate"

[Belfong]

Yeah... Don't do it, Input. That knowledge will do you no good.

[Input Nirvana]

Ignorance is bliss

[baldgye]

Given how powerful these phones are, software optimisation will do more for performance than anything else...

[Input Nirvana]

I saw a couple posts that indicated some OS updates can help/eliminate the possible problem, but I don't know anything about that. With a 128gb 6 Plus it appears I'm a prime candidate for the possible problem memory, but hands are tied as far as options. I'm gonna be an ostrich and put my head in the sand on this since i'm not sure I'm seeing any problems and hope I'm not gonna max out the memory. I hope no one gets stung if this turns out to be a real issue.

Case update:
I like the Ballistic Urbanite black case, makes it easier to hold and more securely. Ruins the sexy lines of the phone, but that's the price of increased protection.
Still debating 4 way privacy film/glass. Might like the matte/anti-glossy/anti-fingerprint screen option along with the screen protection and privacy.

[strict]

Got my 64gb 6+ just a few minutes ago and the first thing I checked was that I got lucky and got MLC memory 

[Belfong]

Gratz strict!

Any men here find those folio like casing useful? The one that opens up like a book. Very popular among ladies as they chuck their phones into their handbag and having something to cover the screen from keys, lipsticks and what not is a must. But what about men?

[YoungMichael88]

Gratz strict!

Any men here find those folio like casing useful? The one that opens up like a book. Very popular among ladies as they chuck their phones into their handbag and having something to cover the screen from keys, lipsticks and what not is a must. But what about men?

I got one of those folio style cases as a temporary case until my Spigen case came in. It had a rigid plastic back and was the only option in my local store. I used it as is for the first few weeks but when I was sent the wrong case in the mail and learned I would be waiting a while longer, I cut the entire flap off. It does have its purpose, specifically the one you mentioned. But it got in the way for me. It blocked the camera also.

[Input Nirvana]

Got my 64gb 6+ just a few minutes ago and the first thing I checked was that I got lucky and got MLC memory 

Congrats! It's nice to be pleasantly surprised.
Now i'm curious. Not finding the IO app on Pgyer.com site

[Input Nirvana]

128 6 Plus has TLC (assuming I did this correctly)

[Belfong]

128 6 Plus has TLC (assuming I did this correctly)


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yeah 3 bit = TLC; oh no! 

(that's why I rather not find out!)

[Input Nirvana]

128 6 Plus has TLC (assuming I did this correctly)


(Attachment Link)

yeah 3 bit = TLC; oh no! 

(that's why I rather not find out!)

Meh, it's just a device.
Today it's awesome, next year it's good, the year after it's "what's new? and the year after it's totally old crap you can't believe you're still using.
Just like my iPhone 1 and iPhone 4.
I'll survive, just sharing the technical info because this is GEEK. HACK.

[Belfong]

Great! You have reached The One status, not bounded and slaved to a device!

[demik]

another thing to worry about?

lol

[Input Nirvana]

another thing to worry about?

lol

Hheeyyy-y-y-y-y

[Belfong]

That's the life of a geek. I wish I lead a simpler life

[DasHHKBProM]

128 6 Plus has TLC (assuming I did this correctly)


(Attachment Link)

yeah 3 bit = TLC; oh no! 

(that's why I rather not find out!)

Meh, it's just a device.
Today it's awesome, next year it's good, the year after it's "what's new? and the year after it's totally old crap you can't believe you're still using.
Just like my iPhone 1 and iPhone 4.
I'll survive, just sharing the technical info because this is GEEK. HACK.

I share these same feeling with nvidia products.
but the cell phone is justified bc i use it everyday

[Input Nirvana]

128 6 Plus has TLC (assuming I did this correctly)


(Attachment Link)

yeah 3 bit = TLC; oh no! 

(that's why I rather not find out!)

Meh, it's just a device.
Today it's awesome, next year it's good, the year after it's "what's new? and the year after it's totally old crap you can't believe you're still using.
Just like my iPhone 1 and iPhone 4.
I'll survive, just sharing the technical info because this is GEEK. HACK.

I share these same feeling with nvidia products.
but the cell phone is justified bc i use it everyday

As long as it works every day. That's the criteria. I'm not gonna waste any time on it.
The one thing I regret (a little) is all the massive time sink on some of these pursuits. Total waste, I did it with aquariums, keyboards, car mods, the list goes on, etc...time sink and NO return. Need to minimize and adjust to stuff that has more return other than mico-manage insignificant details. Right?

[Belfong]

Fortunately I do have a guiding principle when it comes to sinking time on hobbies. It's gotta be anything related to PC. I have a buddy and we both cross check on each other and reminded each other of those other pursuits that is non-PC related which we both know very well is just a temporary gratification and we will both gravitate back to the PC. As such, any time waster/money sink should be spent on PC stuff. He has no interest in keyboard, but because keyboard is still PC related, it's ok for me to sink time on it. I guess iPhone is the other exception because, because.. I can't think of how it's related to PC but yeah, it's something we spent a lot of time on. Because of this, I didn't spend on stuff like car, stereo system, home audio visual stuff, etc etc. Win!

[DasHHKBProM]

128 6 Plus has TLC (assuming I did this correctly)


(Attachment Link)

yeah 3 bit = TLC; oh no! 

(that's why I rather not find out!)

Meh, it's just a device.
Today it's awesome, next year it's good, the year after it's "what's new? and the year after it's totally old crap you can't believe you're still using.
Just like my iPhone 1 and iPhone 4.
I'll survive, just sharing the technical info because this is GEEK. HACK.

I share these same feeling with nvidia products.
but the cell phone is justified bc i use it everyday

As long as it works every day. That's the criteria. I'm not gonna waste any time on it.
The one thing I regret (a little) is all the massive time sink on some of these pursuits. Total waste, I did it with aquariums, keyboards, car mods, the list goes on, etc...time sink and NO return. Need to minimize and adjust to stuff that has more return other than mico-manage insignificant details. Right?

for sure. mine is keeping it real at 46% batt after 12 hours i6plus 64gb msc/tlc-(don't wanna know)

[Input Nirvana]

Funny reflection:
Today...iPhone 6 Plus $582, case $20, will buy car phone holder and couple cables...about $100+. Also, may get privacy screen and so about $750??

1985: Car phone installed in car. I paid half. $1500
1989: Handheld cell phone. $800
1990's-2007: High quality phones cost whatever, but it wasn't crazy... I remember $200-350
2007: iPhone came out and was pretty much the most expensive phone out there. I dropped $600 but later got a $200 Apple card refund
2014: Right back up to the cost as 25 years ago (not adjusted for inflation)

[Belfong]

I can't believe I bought a 6+ instead of upgrading my PC or buying a GTX card or something. I'm still using a Core 2 Quad PC. Ha ha ha! Don't laugh.

[Input Nirvana]

More things to wig about:
SCREENGATE

http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/11/24/iphone-6-6-plus-owners-complain-of-easily-scratched-screens-

[baldgye]

RAM aside, I've been pretty happy with the performance of my iphone 6. The only thing that is ever an issue is Safari, it's really kinda bad. When entering text on forums they seem to have changed something so it's worse than in the last iOS? idk... I feel like it should be much better than it is but it's still better than how it ran on my iPhone 5.

[baldgye]

I also can't decide if I love or hate the fact that I have a gold iPhone. As half the time, depending on the surface it's on, you can't tell that it's gold, other times... You really really can lol

[Belfong]

More things to wig about:
SCREENGATE

http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/11/24/iphone-6-6-plus-owners-complain-of-easily-scratched-screens-

Oh my Gawdddddd!!!!!!

[HoffmanMyster]

In all honesty my iPhone 4 was only ever dropped once in its life time. The day I bought it. By my friend Greg.

****in' Greg!!  He would drop your phone...

Hahaha no matter how unbelievable it is, it's still the absolute truth! Everything on my 4 is perfect except the home button is a little bit of a prick sometimes and needs a few presses to work. I never used a screen protector the entire time and there isn't even a single scratch in the glass either.

You should teach Halverson proper phone-handling techniques...   

 

[Input Nirvana]

I want a 4-way matte privacy film screen protector (privacy, no glare, no fingerprints, protection). Figured I'd try the films before any tempered glass ones. I see eBay cheapie no-names and then name brands like Tech Armor, BodyGuardz, Insten, etc. Any recommendations or all they all about the same? Appreciated.

Phone size: It's large, but the gains make it nice. I'm enjoying it. Any size problem is restricted to using or carrying. Using is probably ok but sometimes carrying may be an issue...need a pocket that holds without tight-breakage issue. Will see as my usage/lifestyle changes. I accept that at some point there may be damage.

Case: At this point for my usage I'm satisfied with my case choice  Ballistic Urbanite soft touch black (blend between slightly more protection, grippy, yet not a tank). My usage will change next month so I'll see if it's the final case choice.

Side note: I notice that the glass screen on my phone seems "slippery" which is pretty neat. My 1 year old iPad Mini isn't as slippery, don't remember if it used to be more. I've only wiped it with a cloth/damp cloth, no alcohol. Maybe different glass/coating?

[Input Nirvana]

This is how a GeekHacker makes a decision to purchase a phone holder for a vehicle when there are some possible size issues.
I almost feel sorry for the reps I'm communicating with to figure out how to make it work. But for $100 I don't want any stupid fitment problems.

[baldgye]

damn $100? I spent like £5 on mine and it's just a suction pad with an hinge and then a grip, can be used for anything lol

[Input Nirvana]

www.proclipusa.com

www.kudausa.com

I have ProClip, yea, pricey. Mounts clean to dash, no holes/suction cups, 2 part: specific phone fit, specific car fit, integrated charging if you want (I do).

Geeking happens on other sites. Truck owners aren't much different:
http://www.f150forum.com/f7/proclip-sync-272460/#post3691617

[Belfong]

Aren't you the guy who said upthread that it's just a tool, the technology is 'wow' now but will be old news in a year's time? So, why spend $100 on a mount? Get a $20 one and if the phone fall off, that's ok, it can be replaced

[Input Nirvana]

Aren't you the guy who said upthread that it's just a tool, the technology is 'wow' now but will be old news in a year's time? So, why spend $100 on a mount? Get a $20 one and if the phone fall off, that's ok, it can be replaced

Yep

Exactly

[baldgye]

IM struggling to see the advantage of that $100 clip and my £10 one, mine will even hold any device! Lol

[Input Nirvana]

IM struggling to see the advantage of that $100 clip and my �10 one, mine will even hold any device! Lol

You and me both. Gonna hate myself for purchasing later today.

I already have the dash mount (vehicle specific) and phone holder (iPhone 4) but need a different phone holder (iPhone 6 Plus) now.
The big 4 bennies are:
-one handed dock/undock
-charging/power/hard wired option with my FORD SYNC
-no wires dangling around, plugging/unplugging, using the dash/using dash plugs (I have the wiring concealed)
-It's fully one hand adjustable and rotate portrait/landscape as well.

This particular phone holder is much larger than the previous holder for my iPhone 4 (because I'm using a medium-thick case), so when phone isn't in dock, it's much larger/uglier. The pics in the Ford forum link don't show the holder without phone, but my old small one it's fairly clean/non-obtrusive when not in use.

There's a 20% off promo code right now which helps.

Size difference:

[baldgye]

I have a usb lighter adapter thing which has another lighter socket and two usb ports and it fits into the cup holder, had it for years and it works a charm. Cheap windscreen clamp and boom, can mount a satnav, my phone, the gf's phone, a photo, a dildo or a flesh light....

[Input Nirvana]

I have a usb lighter adapter thing . . . .a dildo or a flesh light....

Sounds innovation, multifunctional, and a great christmas gift for anyone!

[baldgye]

I have a usb lighter adapter thing . . . .a dildo or a flesh light....

Sounds innovation, multifunctional, and a great christmas gift for anyone!

[dustinhxc]

So I was hugely against these when they came out.. Though my wife and I may upgrade our 5's when our plan is ready to upgrade.
The battery life and a bit larger screen may be nice.

[strict]

So I was hugely against these when they came out.. Though my wife and I may upgrade our 5's when our plan is ready to upgrade.
The battery life and a bit larger screen may be nice.

The battery life on my 6+ is ridiculous. I can easily go two full days with heavy use, and 3+ days with normal use. I haven't plugged mine in to charge since Friday afternoon and I still have 70% battery left.

[dustinhxc]

So I was hugely against these when they came out.. Though my wife and I may upgrade our 5's when our plan is ready to upgrade.
The battery life and a bit larger screen may be nice.

The battery life on my 6+ is ridiculous. I can easily go two full days with heavy use, and 3+ days with normal use. I haven't plugged mine in to charge since Friday afternoon and I still have 70% battery left.

wow thats sweet! I hope the 6 is good too!

[baldgye]

So I was hugely against these when they came out.. Though my wife and I may upgrade our 5's when our plan is ready to upgrade.
The battery life and a bit larger screen may be nice.

The battery life on my 6+ is ridiculous. I can easily go two full days with heavy use, and 3+ days with normal use. I haven't plugged mine in to charge since Friday afternoon and I still have 70% battery left.

Yeah I saw someone using a 6+ in the wild today and was thinking maybe I made the wrong choice with the 6, but then I saw her home screen, and the massive gaps between the icons (ala the iPad) would drive me insane lol!

[Belfong]

So I was hugely against these when they came out.. Though my wife and I may upgrade our 5's when our plan is ready to upgrade.
The battery life and a bit larger screen may be nice.

The battery life on my 6+ is ridiculous. I can easily go two full days with heavy use, and 3+ days with normal use. I haven't plugged mine in to charge since Friday afternoon and I still have 70% battery left.

How is this possible? I have a 6+ and I have to charge my phone after 17 hours - for example, I left the house at 7am after a full charge and by the time it is 11pm, I have to charge again. There is no way it can go beyond 24 hours. Did you switch off 3G or LTE?

[Belfong]

So I was hugely against these when they came out.. Though my wife and I may upgrade our 5's when our plan is ready to upgrade.
The battery life and a bit larger screen may be nice.

The battery life on my 6+ is ridiculous. I can easily go two full days with heavy use, and 3+ days with normal use. I haven't plugged mine in to charge since Friday afternoon and I still have 70% battery left.

Yeah I saw someone using a 6+ in the wild today and was thinking maybe I made the wrong choice with the 6, but then I saw her home screen, and the massive gaps between the icons (ala the iPad) would drive me insane lol!

You know how we can create folders to put icons? The folders in a 5s can display 9 icons. The folder in 6 and 6+ can also display 9 icons. If Steve Jobs were alive, he would throw a fit! I think it's really LAZY for Apple not to change this part of the UI.

[baldgye]

So I was hugely against these when they came out.. Though my wife and I may upgrade our 5's when our plan is ready to upgrade.
The battery life and a bit larger screen may be nice.

The battery life on my 6+ is ridiculous. I can easily go two full days with heavy use, and 3+ days with normal use. I haven't plugged mine in to charge since Friday afternoon and I still have 70% battery left.

Yeah I saw someone using a 6+ in the wild today and was thinking maybe I made the wrong choice with the 6, but then I saw her home screen, and the massive gaps between the icons (ala the iPad) would drive me insane lol!

You know how we can create folders to put icons? The folders in a 5s can display 9 icons. The folder in 6 and 6+ can also display 9 icons. If Steve Jobs were alive, he would throw a fit! I think it's really LAZY for Apple not to change this part of the UI.

I think it's pretty bad design for the iPad and iPhone 6+ to just have pointless empty space between app icons on the home screen. Add another row, another column... I also think on the iPad and 6, 6+ when you open a folder it should show more than just 9 icons and blur out the rest of the screen... Maybe small things, but it's annoying

[strict]

You know how we can create folders to put icons? The folders in a 5s can display 9 icons. The folder in 6 and 6+ can also display 9 icons. If Steve Jobs were alive, he would throw a fit! I think it's really LAZY for Apple not to change this part of the UI.

This drove me nuts, all the wasted space was staggering. One of the first tweaks I installed after jail breaking was FolderEnhancer so that I could have folders with 24 icons.