iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus User Thread

[anthony.spina97]

For those jailbroken, I'm curious if anyone has seen or tried the Carrier Update Hacks released the other day. Here is the thread from the Reddit Jailbreak subreddit:

 

http://www.reddit.com/r/jailbreak/comments/2m82mq/carrier_update_hacks_now_available_for_beta/

 

I'm fairly dubious of anything that doesn't come from s4gru, but interested if anyone knows more about these.

 

TIA

Just installed the Sprint bundle on my 5S. Will report back any issues/improvements. I'm not stuck with "No Signal", so that's a plus.

 

-Anthony

[Steve Dean]

Does apple pay require a network connection to work? With Google wallet, once the app is unlocked you can still use tap and pay if you lose connection in the store. You just won't be notified in the app that the payment went through until you reconnect. I ask because some stores around here are rf black holes.

 

The information is being transmitted through the NFC controller and does not need wireless.  Starts on page 24 of the document below from Apple:

 

http://www.apple.com/privacy/docs/iOS_Security_Guide_Oct_2014.pdf

[jamisonshaw125]

8.1.1 is available. Downloading now. 

[forestdak]

Just installed the Sprint bundle on my 5S. Will report back any issues/improvements. I'm not stuck with "No Signal", so that's a plus.

 

-Anthony

Cool. Hopefully you have some success.

[jamisonshaw125]

Feels like they continue to slow down the animations on each new version of ios. I don't want them that slow! The tiles fly in like they're in slow motion. Come on Apple....

[smalltimehack]

Downloaded the new update and can't say I've noticed any difference between the two. I didn't really pay too close attention to the before and after though. So far it seems stable. No issues on my end.

[jamisonshaw125]

Downloaded the new update and can't say I've noticed any difference between the two. I didn't really pay too close attention to the before and after though. So far it seems stable. No issues on my end.

Same. I feel like the tiles landing in when you unlock the phone is slower yet again but nothing else seems effected. Hopefully just more stability lol. Keep them coming apple! But don't brick my phone lol

 

 

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[smalltimehack]

Same. I feel like the tiles landing in when you unlock the phone is slower yet again but nothing else seems effected. Hopefully just more stability lol. Keep them coming apple! But don't brick my phone lol

 

 

Sent from my iPhone 6 on Crapatalk

Mine is nearly instantaneous. Like pulling a sheet off a bed with all the apps beneath it. I don't have a lot on my phone so that may have something to do with it as well.

[Vince]

Can anyone tell me if the carrier bundle was updated from 18.0 with iOS 8.1.1?

 

 

Sent from my iPhone 6

[smalltimehack]

Can anyone tell me if the carrier bundle was updated from 18.0 with iOS 8.1.1?

 

 

Sent from my iPhone 6

Don't think it is. Prl is the same iirc. 51103.

[Vince]

Don't think it is. Prl is the same iirc. 51103.

Not the prl, the carrier bundle. Or were you also telling me about the prl?

 

 

Sent from my iPhone 6

[smalltimehack]

Not the prl, the carrier bundle. Or were you also telling me about the prl?

 

 

Sent from my iPhone 6

Yes. It's still 18.0 and I think the prl is the same as before also. No change at least on my phone.

[Vince]

Yes. It's still 18.0 and I think the prl is the same as before also. No change at least on my phone.

Thanks for your response. I ask because there is a known issue from Sprint technical support about the iPhone 6 having an issue holding an LTE signal, more specifically, band 41. My phone is constantly hanging onto band 25 for way too long (-118dbm signal) without switching to band 26, and just dropping me to 3G. They claim a fix is in the works, and should be pushed by the end of the year (we all know how Sprint is with software release dates, so we shall see). I can't recall Sprint ever "pushing" a carrier update to my phone since I've been with them. T-Mobile used to do it back in the day, and I know these bundles usually just come with the next iOS update.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone 6

[smalltimehack]

My phone has shown an updating carrier settings message a few times on my phone since I've gotten it.

Maybe that's what's going on with my phone. I used to never have an issue with B41 at home and now I get timeout errors and all around slow speeds. Been dropping a lot more calls but who knows what that could be. All the rep told me on chat was they're working on things in the area. Didn't even offer up the carrier update as an explanation.

[Steve Dean]

Can anyone tell me if the carrier bundle was updated from 18.0 with iOS 8.1.1?

 

 

Sent from my iPhone 6

 

I did the Apple update and also completed a carrier update and have the same 18.0 version.

[Dfarley]

I've been seeing it on the iMore forums too. People are putting their iPads down for the 6/6+ more and more. I think Apple kind of underestimated what they were doing with bigger screen iPhones.

 

 

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I've actually had the opposite experience, I've been using my iPad mini even more frequently now with the interoperability between devices. I have the cellular model, so I can use the mini all day and save my iPhone 6's battery.(Sorry to bring back a topic that's a few days old...)

[RedSpark]

In conjunction with Best Buy, Marcelo is showing love for loyal customers... Cool! Going to upgrade some lines on my account!

 

Best Buy is offering the iPhone 6 [16GB] for $1 per month and iPhone 6 Plus [16GB] for $6 per month to Sprint customers on legacy plans eligible to upgrade.

 

"Eligible legacy service plans are Unlimited My Way, My All-in, Everything Data, Business Essentials Messaging & Data, Business Advantage Messaging & Data, and Sprint Business Advantage Data Share plans."

 

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/mobile-phones-promotions/null/pcmcat347400050002.c?id=pcmcat347400050002&type=category&id=pcmcat347400050002&ref=67&loc=742&CampaignID=648671

 

Direct Link:

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/en_US/images/abn/2014/mob/pm/130068_Sprint_Loyalty_Service_Credit.pdf

 

The Fine Print:

Offer valid 10/31/14–11/30/2014. In store only. Available only to existing customers while activated on qualified legacy service plans on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus leased through iPhone for Life Plan. Eligible legacy service plans are Unlimited My Way, My All-in, Everything Data, Business Essentials Messaging & Data, Business Advantage Messaging & Data, and Sprint Business Advantage Data Share plans. Must remain in good standing. Credit approval req. Terms for all other customers will vary including amount due at signing and taxes/fees. Req. qualifying device and service plan. No security deposit required. Upon completion of 24-month lease term, customer can continue to pay $20 monthly lease amount, purchase or return the device. Customer is responsible for insurance and repairs. Early termination of lease/service: Remaining lease payments will be due immediately, and requires device return or payment of purchase option device price. Restrictions apply. See in-store material for details. ™ and © 2014 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

[Vince]

Has anyone ever experienced entering your information into a field on a website, albeit a username or password, and it the key press freezes, locking up Safari until you close it and reopen?

 

 

Sent from my iPhone 6

[nh0120]

Just installed the Sprint bundle on my 5S. Will report back any issues/improvements. I'm not stuck with "No Signal", so that's a plus.

 

-Anthony

did you install the iOS 8 commcenter patch.im using the carrier bundle hack and I'm continuously camping b26. I never on b25 so I know it's working flawlessly

[Vince]

did you install the iOS 8 commcenter patch.im using the carrier bundle hack and I'm continuously camping b26. I never on b25 so I know it's working flawlessly

I've also installed the carrier bundle. I really don't notice any difference. Still dropping to 3G when band 25 climbs up way too high. Band 26 is prevalent here. I've direct messaged the guy that wrote the bundle to ask if he'd look into the signal thresholds, or see if band switching can be adjusted better. He hasn't responded.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone 6

[anthony.spina97]

did you install the iOS 8 commcenter patch.im using the carrier bundle hack and I'm continuously camping b26. I never on b25 so I know it's working flawlessly

Yeah I installed it. I'm probably going to revert back to normal because I haven't noticed any change from before.

 

-Anthony

[nobius]

Has anyone ever experienced entering your information into a field on a website, albeit a username or password, and it the key press freezes, locking up Safari until you close it and reopen?

 

 

Sent from my iPhone 6

 

YES! Though it seems to happen on my iPad, not iPhone 6.  Really annoying.  Seems to be something with autocorrect as it didn't happen when I turned that off.

[AppleFanBoy]

I have a problem with the predictive text not showing up on the messenger app sometimes for the stock IOS keyboard. I have to go into settings and turn it off and then back on for it to show up. Anyone else have this issue?

 

 

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[IsaiahL]

I have a problem with the predictive text not showing up on the messenger app sometimes for the stock IOS keyboard. I have to go into settings and turn it off and then back on for it to show up. Anyone else have this issue?

 

 

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Yeah always. With stock keyboards and especially 3rd party. Sometimes the keyboard will completely disappear and I have to restart the whole app or the keyboard itself.

[uecker87]

I might be heading back to Android and picking up the N6 tomorrow (if any stores in my area have it in stock).

 

My iPhone 6 64GB in space gray is probably headed for Swappa.  I know this isn't a forum to post anything about selling, but if any of you know anyone looking for one PM me and maybe we can work something out.  That's all I'll say.  I hope I don't get in trouble!