iPhone X Reviews
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LDN said:
True Tone OFF and hue change in Accessibility > Display Accommodations > Colour Filters | then scroll down and change Colour Tint / Hue and set the slider to 2/3 the way across. It’ll make things better for you. It seems to be what many are doing!
Many thanks! I shall give that a go. i’ve reset my iPhone X and boxed it up to send back to Vodafone - after a day or two, it just isn’t up to scratch. The screen whilst on paper, is bigger than a plus - it isn’t of usable space; as well the constant tinge change at every slight angle is giving me a headache. I’m on my phone for hours each day and I don’t think the X is right in that context. A lovely phone though...
LDN said:
jamesbilluk said:
LDN said:
Mine finally arrived and I’ve set it all up; first thing I noticed was how horrid the tinge was - next to my 7 Plus, it looked cheap and nasty; and that’s with this new fangled screen... it was purely the natural hue.
I’m sensitive to this stuff and so thought I’d send it back - but quick mess about in the settings, found the hue shift option in accessibility... and I was able to ‘sort of’ match the natural hue I was used to.
I’m not sure these new screens are as great as people make out; can’t say I like the OLED colour / tinge they all seem to suffer with.
Anyway; I’m sticking with it now.
I found this when I first switched on my X, Do you have True tone switched on?I’m sensitive to this stuff and so thought I’d send it back - but quick mess about in the settings, found the hue shift option in accessibility... and I was able to ‘sort of’ match the natural hue I was used to.
I’m not sure these new screens are as great as people make out; can’t say I like the OLED colour / tinge they all seem to suffer with.
Anyway; I’m sticking with it now.
Just forget your old phone and get used to True Tone. It's called that for a reason.
Zod said:
LDN said:
jamesbilluk said:
LDN said:
Mine finally arrived and I’ve set it all up; first thing I noticed was how horrid the tinge was - next to my 7 Plus, it looked cheap and nasty; and that’s with this new fangled screen... it was purely the natural hue.
I’m sensitive to this stuff and so thought I’d send it back - but quick mess about in the settings, found the hue shift option in accessibility... and I was able to ‘sort of’ match the natural hue I was used to.
I’m not sure these new screens are as great as people make out; can’t say I like the OLED colour / tinge they all seem to suffer with.
Anyway; I’m sticking with it now.
I found this when I first switched on my X, Do you have True tone switched on?I’m sensitive to this stuff and so thought I’d send it back - but quick mess about in the settings, found the hue shift option in accessibility... and I was able to ‘sort of’ match the natural hue I was used to.
I’m not sure these new screens are as great as people make out; can’t say I like the OLED colour / tinge they all seem to suffer with.
Anyway; I’m sticking with it now.
Just forget your old phone and get used to True Tone. It's called that for a reason.
Ive already returned mine; it’s not the X’s fault; I hear other OLED phones are the same.
But it wasn’t just that for me; the wider screen of the plus is better for what I use my phone for.
iPhone X arrived two days ago, delivered direct to home address.
I choose not to PX the iPhone 5 series but might try a WBAiP in the next week or so.
Arrived on time from Apple via DPD.
Pulled the packaging off, admired the body work, lifted the bonnet and inserted the SIM card. PDI complete.
On hitting the start button, nothing, she would not start, completely refusing to turn over, not even a “click”.
What to do? Googled for a solution.... flat battery, so put her on charge. 30 seconds screen shows battery charging. Phew, Google was correct.
Gave her 15 minutes before trying to fire her up and heh presto. She turned over and fired up instantly. Followed on screen instructions. What was now needed was a jump start from the iPhone 5 series. Was it close to the X? Yes pointing the 5’s camera at the X’s screen all info was transferred. Effortless. X ready and up to temperature.
So to set the driver perferences, followed the steps and foot to the floor. M button engaged.
Very impressed coming from a 5 series.
Not missing the manual function (home and finger print button) much preferring the auto (face recognition).
Range between fill ups is excellent. 2 days looks possible if not driven like it’s been stolen.
Regarding colour, opted for True Tone. Very happy. Display is big bright full of color and contrst. it’s like they say.....
Pedro.
I choose not to PX the iPhone 5 series but might try a WBAiP in the next week or so.
Arrived on time from Apple via DPD.
Pulled the packaging off, admired the body work, lifted the bonnet and inserted the SIM card. PDI complete.
On hitting the start button, nothing, she would not start, completely refusing to turn over, not even a “click”.
What to do? Googled for a solution.... flat battery, so put her on charge. 30 seconds screen shows battery charging. Phew, Google was correct.
Gave her 15 minutes before trying to fire her up and heh presto. She turned over and fired up instantly. Followed on screen instructions. What was now needed was a jump start from the iPhone 5 series. Was it close to the X? Yes pointing the 5’s camera at the X’s screen all info was transferred. Effortless. X ready and up to temperature.
So to set the driver perferences, followed the steps and foot to the floor. M button engaged.
Very impressed coming from a 5 series.
Not missing the manual function (home and finger print button) much preferring the auto (face recognition).
Range between fill ups is excellent. 2 days looks possible if not driven like it’s been stolen.
Regarding colour, opted for True Tone. Very happy. Display is big bright full of color and contrst. it’s like they say.....
Pedro.
Pedro Raynard said:
iPhone X arrived two days ago, delivered direct to home address.
I choose not to PX the iPhone 5 series but might try a WBAiP in the next week or so.
Arrived on time from Apple via DPD.
Pulled the packaging off, admired the body work, lifted the bonnet and inserted the SIM card. PDI complete.
On hitting the start button, nothing, she would not start, completely refusing to turn over, not even a “click”.
What to do? Googled for a solution.... flat battery, so put her on charge. 30 seconds screen shows battery charging. Phew, Google was correct.
Gave her 15 minutes before trying to fire her up and heh presto. She turned over and fired up instantly. Followed on screen instructions. What was now needed was a jump start from the iPhone 5 series. Was it close to the X? Yes pointing the 5’s camera at the X’s screen all info was transferred. Effortless. X ready and up to temperature.
So to set the driver perferences, followed the steps and foot to the floor. M button engaged.
Very impressed coming from a 5 series.
Not missing the manual function (home and finger print button) much preferring the auto (face recognition).
Range between fill ups is excellent. 2 days looks possible if not driven like it’s been stolen.
Regarding colour, opted for True Tone. Very happy. Display is big bright full of color and contrst. it’s like they say.....
Pedro.
Very Troy. Well done.I choose not to PX the iPhone 5 series but might try a WBAiP in the next week or so.
Arrived on time from Apple via DPD.
Pulled the packaging off, admired the body work, lifted the bonnet and inserted the SIM card. PDI complete.
On hitting the start button, nothing, she would not start, completely refusing to turn over, not even a “click”.
What to do? Googled for a solution.... flat battery, so put her on charge. 30 seconds screen shows battery charging. Phew, Google was correct.
Gave her 15 minutes before trying to fire her up and heh presto. She turned over and fired up instantly. Followed on screen instructions. What was now needed was a jump start from the iPhone 5 series. Was it close to the X? Yes pointing the 5’s camera at the X’s screen all info was transferred. Effortless. X ready and up to temperature.
So to set the driver perferences, followed the steps and foot to the floor. M button engaged.
Very impressed coming from a 5 series.
Not missing the manual function (home and finger print button) much preferring the auto (face recognition).
Range between fill ups is excellent. 2 days looks possible if not driven like it’s been stolen.
Regarding colour, opted for True Tone. Very happy. Display is big bright full of color and contrst. it’s like they say.....
Pedro.
Pedro Raynard said:
On hitting the start button, nothing, she would not start, completely refusing to turn over, not even a “click”.
What to do? Googled for a solution.... flat battery, so put her on charge. 30 seconds screen shows battery charging. Phew, Google was correct.
I’m not sure I would have admitted that tbh. What will you do if it rings?What to do? Googled for a solution.... flat battery, so put her on charge. 30 seconds screen shows battery charging. Phew, Google was correct.
Had iPhone X for a few days now and it’s fine, replaced a 7 plus, not a huge difference, but I digress.
Apple Pay using Face ID, do you always have to double click the home button on the right or does the phone wake up when presented to a reader and scan your face for payment?
The old fingerprint ID worked great and was a single press only. Hope the button press is not required.
Apple Pay using Face ID, do you always have to double click the home button on the right or does the phone wake up when presented to a reader and scan your face for payment?
The old fingerprint ID worked great and was a single press only. Hope the button press is not required.
rufmeister said:
Had iPhone X for a few days now and it’s fine, replaced a 7 plus, not a huge difference, but I digress.
Apple Pay using Face ID, do you always have to double click the home button on the right or does the phone wake up when presented to a reader and scan your face for payment?
The old fingerprint ID worked great and was a single press only. Hope the button press is not required.
Double click. Apple Pay using Face ID, do you always have to double click the home button on the right or does the phone wake up when presented to a reader and scan your face for payment?
The old fingerprint ID worked great and was a single press only. Hope the button press is not required.
But it’s always been that hasn’t it? My 6s is certainly double click.
FingerID worked in two ways.
1) you double click, it registers your print and you move it over the card machine.
2) you hold it over the cars machine, it registers the the NFC and then takes your print.
FaceID has the same process but obviously different inputs.
1) you double click the button, it registers your face and you place it over the card machine.
2) you place it over the card machine, it registers the NFC and then reads your face.
With fingerID 2 was the easiest to use. With FaceID it’s the first method which works best as the card reader often isn’t where the phone can see your face.
Having got used to it I find it more reliable than fingerID.
Ona separate note, I’ve found in only 2 weeks that the bottom stainless bezzle is already quite marked. This despite the fact the phone is on the case. The finish seems far less durable than the aluminium of my previous 7 and 6.
1) you double click, it registers your print and you move it over the card machine.
2) you hold it over the cars machine, it registers the the NFC and then takes your print.
FaceID has the same process but obviously different inputs.
1) you double click the button, it registers your face and you place it over the card machine.
2) you place it over the card machine, it registers the NFC and then reads your face.
With fingerID 2 was the easiest to use. With FaceID it’s the first method which works best as the card reader often isn’t where the phone can see your face.
Having got used to it I find it more reliable than fingerID.
Ona separate note, I’ve found in only 2 weeks that the bottom stainless bezzle is already quite marked. This despite the fact the phone is on the case. The finish seems far less durable than the aluminium of my previous 7 and 6.
HorneyMX5 said:
Ona separate note, I’ve found in only 2 weeks that the bottom stainless bezzle is already quite marked. This despite the fact the phone is on the case. The finish seems far less durable than the aluminium of my previous 7 and 6.
Marked as in scratched? This is the silver bezel as opposed to the black version?Mine is silver, in a case and unmarked, I had assumed it was quite durable.
For some reason, my phone isn’t playing voicemails - I can receive them ok and hit play but nothing happens 
I’m on O2, so it’s visual voicemail and I’ve tried deactivating and reactivating, as well as a network settings reset.
I’m beginning to think it must be the phone rather than O2, as it worked fine on my old 6.
Guy in the O2 shop suggested a DFU reset - any other suggestions before I try that?
I’m on O2, so it’s visual voicemail and I’ve tried deactivating and reactivating, as well as a network settings reset.
I’m beginning to think it must be the phone rather than O2, as it worked fine on my old 6.
Guy in the O2 shop suggested a DFU reset - any other suggestions before I try that?
Been playing with the camera and specifically the portrait mode options and I am mightily impressed with the cameras built in functionality and depth of detail etc... plus being able to retroactively flick through the various portrait options after the image has been processed is great
alorotom said:
Been playing with the camera and specifically the portrait mode options and I am mightily impressed with the cameras built in functionality and depth of detail etc... plus being able to retroactively flick through the various portrait options after the image has been processed is great
Yes, it's hugely impressive. Snaps are no longer snaps....
pincher said:
For some reason, my phone isn’t playing voicemails - I can receive them ok and hit play but nothing happens
I’m on O2, so it’s visual voicemail and I’ve tried deactivating and reactivating, as well as a network settings reset.
I’m beginning to think it must be the phone rather than O2, as it worked fine on my old 6.
Guy in the O2 shop suggested a DFU reset - any other suggestions before I try that?
I have exactly the same issue on EE.I’m on O2, so it’s visual voicemail and I’ve tried deactivating and reactivating, as well as a network settings reset.
I’m beginning to think it must be the phone rather than O2, as it worked fine on my old 6.
Guy in the O2 shop suggested a DFU reset - any other suggestions before I try that?
A week or so in and I'm happy with the X.
I came from a 7s+ and I'm happy with the screen size relative to overall size. Seems to be a step up in terms of build quality and 'slickness' with the quicker processor.
FaceID is the only major difference I'm seeing aside from the above as I rarely use the camera. It's not failed to recognise me yet, even when waking up hungover in the dark.
What I really miss however, is the battery % showing.
I came from a 7s+ and I'm happy with the screen size relative to overall size. Seems to be a step up in terms of build quality and 'slickness' with the quicker processor.
FaceID is the only major difference I'm seeing aside from the above as I rarely use the camera. It's not failed to recognise me yet, even when waking up hungover in the dark.
What I really miss however, is the battery % showing.
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