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I've f*cked my iPad. 4013 error code, red screen flash after boot. I can't see any prices less than about 400 quid for repairs from Apple (which is more than I payed for it), are there any recommended 3rd party repairers in London?

Sounds like a software problem unless you smashed it? Did you try a hard reset?
 
Done the hard reset. Done the update (not restore tho, I'm still coming to terms with losing about a years worth of drawings/shite music/photos). Nada. It's been in a heavy duty armor case because children.
 
You could try borrowing a copy of Wondershare's Dr Fone, and see if that works. But from experience, I'd be doing a thorough check for malware after uninstalling it. I'm not suggesting Wondershare are a bunch of cunts but...
 
Apple is part of USB-IF and is partially responsible for USB-C, it's also worth noting Intels Thunderbolt 3 (Apple did a lot of work on Thunderbolt then handed it on to Intel to develop further ) is far superior to USB-C but it is seamlessly backwards compatible with it giving the best of both worlds universal as USB-C and twice as fast and with daisy chaining abilities with Thunderbolt.Standard on modern Macs and making headway in better specced PC's.
 
Rumours abound for an October 13 launch of an iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

And... set your excitement levels to the max, because it's also rumoured that the top tier models getting an "angular new chassis design" :eek:
 
Rumours abound for an October 13 launch of an iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

And... set your excitement levels to the max, because it's also rumoured that the top tier models getting an "angular new chassis design" :eek:
i have a iPhone 8+ and that works fine for me, i don't even use most of the features it has
 
They'll all get the same angular design, from the mini through to the pro max, a bit like the iPhone 5, because they've released the exterior dimensions for the case makers already.
 
Anyway I'll be pre-ordering a mini (I like it small and light to carry around) and the OH will do likewise with a pro max (needs the screen space to read documents and wants the bestest camera).
 
CHANGES EVERYTHING
That'll get them QUAKING IN THEIR BOOTS at Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, LG etc etc. And I was very happy with my phone until I heard about this angular new chassis. Now I NEED one. Who'll join me the three day queue? I'll bring my high-fiving gloves.
 
Is this where I ask about which stylus to get for my iPad??

Apple Pencil 1st gen to go with a 7th gen iPad or A.N.Other stylus?
 
Is this where I ask about which stylus to get for my iPad??

Apple Pencil 1st gen to go with a 7th gen iPad or A.N.Other stylus?
I hear Apple are making each 'pencil' device specific, tied to the MAC address of the iPad, so if you lose your pencil, you have to buy a new iPad. It's a security feature.
 
I have forgotten my security iphone number. Obviously have the the fingerprint entry, how @*&%%@ I am ?
 
I have forgotten my security iphone number. Obviously have the the fingerprint entry, how @*&%%@ I am ?

you mean your pin code?
Don’t restart your phone until you’ve remembered it.

I think you’ll need to back up your phone, and restore it.
 
Thanks.
I want to give it away. The pin code, yes. I gave it to a family member, that's when I found I couldn't remember the number.
:facepalm:
 
I didn't realise a price decision could be "stunning."

Anyway, this is them if anyone's interested

  • iPhone 12 mini (5.4-inch) - 64GB ($649), 128GB ($699), 256GB ($799)
  • iPhone 12 (6.1-inch) - 64GB ($749), 128GB ($799), 256GB ($899)
  • iPhone 12 Pro (6.1-inch) - 128GB ($999), 256GB ($1099), 512GB ($1299)
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max (6.7-inch) - 128GB ($1099), 256GB ($1199), 512GB ($1399)
 
I can certainly see the appeal in the iPhone 12 mini.

Based on those rumored dimensions, it would be even more dinky than the SE. I'm getting increasingly tired of wide phones too. Even my iPhone 11 is a hassle to use one handed after a while. My partner's iPhone SE (2020) is a lot easier to use by comparison.

That said, I don't see much else to get excited about. 5G uses more battery, and I can't think what I'd need the extra speed for anyway. I'm not really fussed about better processor or camera either. This will be more interesting to people with ageing iphones I think.
 
I can certainly see the appeal in the iPhone 12 mini.

Based on those rumored dimensions, it would be even more dinky than the SE. I'm getting increasingly tired of wide phones too. Even my iPhone 11 is a hassle to use one handed after a while. My partner's iPhone SE (2020) is a lot easier to use by comparison.

That said, I don't see much else to get excited about. 5G uses more battery, and I can't think what I'd need the extra speed for anyway. I'm not really fussed about better processor or camera either. This will be more interesting to people with ageing iphones I think.

I went from a 6 to a second-hand X that was 1/2 the cost of new, one year after release.

This was an amazing upgrade! So much better everything. I was loving the face id up to the point I had to wear masks all over the place.

Who buys phones new these days? I've not done it since the iPhone 4. Say what you want about Apple, but their build quality means second hand phones are reliable.
 
Speculation that large parts of the UK may struggle to get a 5G signal on the new iPhone in the UK (unless you're on Three)


Telecoms industry insiders have warned that the iPhone, which Apple is due on Tuesday, may not connect to the 700MHz 5G band.

This could leave customers searching for 5G coverage, analysts have warned.

The launch of the new iPhone without support for 700MHz spectrum could hand a key advantage to Three, which has acquired large amounts of 5G spectrum.


This would obviously be rubbish if true. I ditched Three last year because their 4G speeds and coverage left a lot to be desired, so I've no interest in going back just for 5G. And TBH, I'm happy enough with the 4G speed I have already on EE. The only appeal the new iPhone has is the smaller size offered by the mini, but I'll live without it for now.
 
I’m still yet to see a compelling argument for 5g on a phone. What on Earth do you need that speed for :confused:

I agree. Unless it actually addresses connectivity issues in more rural dead zones or penetrates walls better, I cannot see how my life will be made any better by 5G right now.

The most compelling argument I do see for it, is addressing latency issues which could have benefits for syncing musicians performing remotely together, and some online video gaming advantages, but in terms of speed advantages for mobile devices it seems to be near useless for most people.
 
Haven't people always said this about advances in computing? My 8Mbps ADSL was more than enough but now I have Ultra-HD Netflix.

Perhaps people will soon use their phones to browse 360° live video streams of events or something.

That kind of use won't count for much until they remove limitations on monthly data usage. Even my "unlimited" plan on EE has a fair use policy of 1000GB/month in reality.
 
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