Apple iPhone 14 128 GB Midnight

Many Problems with Activating and setting up from iPhone-8. iCloud transfer worked OK, but phone would not activate, and required multiple support calls to resolve. iMessage and Facetime did not work after logging-into Apple-ID, and the fix was complicated. Most online suggestions did not help, but searching indicated that these problems are very well-known for the iPhone-14. iOS updated helped, but did not actually fix anything.The phone has been working now for nearly 2 weeks, but the user doesn't acknowledge any improvement over the iPhone-8, and she misses the hardware "Home Button". Overall, this is not perceived as an upgrade vs. the iPhone-8. We would return it but we returned the original phone for credit. We are not seeing much improvement in the photo ... MoreMany Problems with Activating and setting up from iPhone-8. iCloud transfer worked OK, but phone would not activate, and required multiple support calls to resolve. iMessage and Facetime did not work after logging-into Apple-ID, and the fix was complicated. Most online suggestions did not help, but searching indicated that these problems are very well-known for the iPhone-14. iOS updated helped, but did not actually fix anything.The phone has been working now for nearly 2 weeks, but the user doesn't acknowledge any improvement over the iPhone-8, and she misses the hardware "Home Button". Overall, this is not perceived as an upgrade vs. the iPhone-8. We would return it but we returned the original phone for credit. We are not seeing much improvement in the photo quality vs. the iPhone-8, even thought the new dual camera lenses look impressive from the outside.

I’ve had this phone for about two weeks now, don’t get me wrong it’s a nice phone. I’m not sure if it is because of the iOS update or system issue. I’m not getting my notifications at all for messaging or calls on my Apple Watch or iPhone at the same time. Which means my notifications aren’t at the same time like they were with my iPhone 11.When I had my iPhone 11 and my Apple Watch was synced to it. My Apple Watch or my iPhone would light up or make a noise when I got a notification. Now since my new iPhone. My Apple Watch gets them, but my iPhone doesn’t vibrate or my screen doesn’t light up when a notification comes in. When I was at my phone company. They thought that was weird as well. They thought I did something to my phone and I didn’t.I’ve never had ... MoreI’ve had this phone for about two weeks now, don’t get me wrong it’s a nice phone. I’m not sure if it is because of the iOS update or system issue. I’m not getting my notifications at all for messaging or calls on my Apple Watch or iPhone at the same time. Which means my notifications aren’t at the same time like they were with my iPhone 11.When I had my iPhone 11 and my Apple Watch was synced to it. My Apple Watch or my iPhone would light up or make a noise when I got a notification. Now since my new iPhone. My Apple Watch gets them, but my iPhone doesn’t vibrate or my screen doesn’t light up when a notification comes in. When I was at my phone company. They thought that was weird as well. They thought I did something to my phone and I didn’t.I’ve never had this problem before with my old iPhone. I’ve called apple support. They told me to wait until the new update. If it keeps happening after the update. It’s the phone. So right now I’m dealing with a software issue. It sucks. Hoping the new update does fix my problems because no one else knows how to help me for the past two weeks.

I had considered getting the Pro, but that was on back order, and since I don’t do much video, I decided the regular iPhone 14 would be good enough for what I need. It is smaller than the other versions, so it is good for people (like me) with small hands. Let me just say, I ordered this new iPhone 14 online and set it up myself: this was the easiest data transfer/phone setup I have ever gone through. Having gone from one iPhone to another, the new phone walked me through the setup process and automatically pulled all of my apps, passwords, and other data from my old phone and installed it on the new one; all I had to do was log into my different accounts. Now, I have low vision, so I rely heavily on accessibility features. The iPhone has multiple settings that I ... MoreI had considered getting the Pro, but that was on back order, and since I don’t do much video, I decided the regular iPhone 14 would be good enough for what I need. It is smaller than the other versions, so it is good for people (like me) with small hands. Let me just say, I ordered this new iPhone 14 online and set it up myself: this was the easiest data transfer/phone setup I have ever gone through. Having gone from one iPhone to another, the new phone walked me through the setup process and automatically pulled all of my apps, passwords, and other data from my old phone and installed it on the new one; all I had to do was log into my different accounts. Now, I have low vision, so I rely heavily on accessibility features. The iPhone has multiple settings that I utilize, first and foremost enlarged font sizes. On my previous iPhone, the size I set would cause text to bunch and overlap, rendering it illegible. Despite the iPhone 14’s screen being only a little larger, I am happy to say that this issue has almost completely vanished. Apple touchscreen products, like their watch, iPhone, and iPad all use the same touch commands, making them extremely easy to use and navigate once these different controls are learned; this new iPhone is no different there. For the Facial recognition, it is an extremely convenient feature that works whether or not I am wearing a surgical mask; the only frustrating part is that I have to be fairly close to the screen to see it, which is much too close for the facial recognition feature to work, so before I even realize it is going to scan my face, it has already tried multiple times and then requires me to enter my passcode or password manually. The only thing that makes this particular inconvenience tolerable and less interruptive is that I have an Apple Watch which, when close enough to the iPhone, unlocks it if facial recognition fails (my watch is frequently vibrating to let me know it—not my face—opened the phone or an app). iCloud is still a fantastic feature, and I haven’t encountered any issues pulling up information on my phone or iMac. The new battery life on this phone is also a huge plus! I have used it to listen to lossless audio streaming, watching videos, streaming shows and live tv, reading, online shopping, GPS navigation, and random browsing. I am on my phone or listening to music for hours each day, more so the past week because of the Thanksgiving holiday, and while I choose to charge my phone any time it gets under 80%, I haven’t even had to do that every day. The only real glitch I have encountered is that on some phone calls, I cannot adjust the sound volume during the call with the phone’s side buttons. Otherwise, it does everything I need and more, so I am very happy with this new iPhone and, for sure, recommend it!