Hi,

There is a thread for the ones frm dwn under, this is for the ones frm the UK.
Carriers are a source but so is the apple store; officially unlocked ones and you don't have to be tied down to any carrier

More info? here




FYI, only the black 16gb is available ..both white and blacks for 32gb and white for 16gb are gone

The Plan from ORANGE


Plans: ORANGE vs o2
Details: Orange vs o2
Summary:

Vodafone
Click here or here

Benefits of the iPhone purchased from the UK


Q&A:

1) Can i use it in Malaysia?
YES, you can with any simcard from Maxis, DIGI, celcom etc.

2) Warranty?
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/871684/+4

**Please take note: you DO NOT have to cut your sim ala DIY -upgrade to a micro sim @ RM25 over at maxis (for one or at the moment) to ENJOICE calls +data!

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Aug 28 2010, 03:23 PM

Bro post it here http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1381121/+1640.

Edited : mistake
@ leongtat
its unnecessary to bold your words. It shows how uncivilized you are.

This post has been edited by yezhacolic: Jun 16 2010, 12:16 PM

TS, post there where yezhacolic mention it,

and UK set they have the official unlock a.k.a sim free with a price of 499 bro the the unlocked version if im not wrong although i also heard about paying 15 pound to unlock the iphone from O2.

TS, closed this thread instead.

IT WAS A FULLY UNLOCK SIM FREE IPHONE 4!!! That's why it was selling for 499pound.

We can claim back the VAT tax which is about 17.5% if you were visitor there and plan to bring it back...

So it was a good deal if you have someone over there...

Aiks aiks, sorry all if i posted wrongly ..will close thread ...

but me thoughts since there is an "unofficial thread" for the aus phones, why nt the uk

Lets Propose to Bro DG but we need to put as much as information at the first page, price, picture, faq, info etc, then i think this thread will survive ^.^ ...

btw i vote for open this thread if got a lot of information here so people do understand on UK iphone faq,

The main motivator to keep the thread viable and useful is to keep it packed with information regarding a specific country release, and also a viable source/person who can provide up-to-date info from the country of release itself. For example, Nokia did so in Australia, because he responsibly kept his Australian iPhone thread alive with valuable information and was himself a source where you can get Australian iPhones. Information for information sake is only good as a passing read unless this thread has someone who can keep it updated with the UK-specific info up-to-the-minute and better if this thread can find someone who can be the source of getting the UK units itself back to KL for the audience here.

So far, updates on UK iPhones have been very very sparse, partly because the iPhone was locked to O2 and CarPhoneWareHouse. Now that Apple themselves has thrown the door wide open for unlocked iPhones, this is a good opportunity for SOMEONE IN UK to become this thread's correspondent to update everyone here about the UK iPhone. What will keep the interest alive too is his/her ability to provide options to bring back the iPhone for public consumption in Malaysia. Otherwise, if these prerequisites are not met, I don't think it is worthwhile opening a specific UK-iPhone thread.

disclaimer: this post is out of honesty (and with no intention of flattering myself).

opening a new thread is not merely a community service but carries a certain degree of responsibility.

because the first few posts reflect vital information, and only TS can amend them (unless we have to seek help from admin/staff/mod)

hence if you only have bits and pieces of information, I would rather someone who is well informed with regard to the UK's situation, to update us.

p/s I'm not even familiar myself despite the fact that I used to study in the UK for three years.

This post has been edited by nokia2003: Jun 16 2010, 02:41 PM

hey guys,

yea ..understood ..
i am afraid i m nt in the uk, but i am more then willing to search for answers reqardless the ques ..

and yea ..this thread was a setup to address all FAQs so i guess shoot away with your Qs


--UPDATE--

Alo,

I got a tip from DG and the fellow sifus here; I'll close the thread for the time being till mebe one of you guys can fire a list of what needs to be answered and all i'll go looking for info to post, will re -open when its time!

thanks all!

This post has been edited by d3vilzzzz: Jun 17 2010, 12:42 AM

follow the iphone4 thread, u can see a lot of uk-iphone related questions popping up. that's a good way to start. i can see this thread can be pretty useful. i cant update much on the iphone 4 thread FAQ regarding UK iphones cuz i dont know much about it

of course a FAQ needs the 'A' part too...make sure u provide good, updated answers

This post has been edited by dvlzplayground: Jun 16 2010, 03:22 PM

update: iphone 4 pre-order in UK now ships in July 2nd

as for reserve for store pick up, it varies between stores. Most of the 32gb model are sold out

I am still awaiting news from the carriers as they have yet to release their iPhone 4 "killer" plans (since all carriers are stocking in iPhone and are competing with each other)

arr.. i wish i can get one when im in UK this september. I forgot where i see the iPhone 4, coz im planning to get the 45pound per month and the phone is free. *drool*

How do u know this? Anyway if i reserve my friend can pick it up for me right?

45 pounds per month is very expensive. i would get lower contract plans (25-35 pounds) unless you really call a lot.

I rather pay for subsidised phone than paying so much for contract. It is better in long run. Plus you will need to wait till your contract ends to unlock the phone* (need to verify this as I still don't know the status of iphone 4 whether it will be locked by carrier or not on monthly plans. I assume it will coz if not it will not keep you from jumping to other carriers)

from Apple online store UK

i dun get it... i am buyin 1 off UK and i have my uncle visitin next month... so he can claim that? i am quite confused with this... can ya pls xplain 2 me ... thankz

yes he can claim that provided he being ur phone back to malaysia lol. with the receipt of course to show proof of purchase.

lol i still understand the tax thing.. =s

Orange UK has announce their iPhone price plan

Not really that attractive to me. Maybe i just stick to the current plan to get sim free phone


You, as a visitor outside EU country, come to EU and buy stuff like branded handbags (lotsa malaysians do this) which is more than 300 pounds (i think somewhere around there, i cant remember) can claim back the VAT (value added tax) at the airport. Its like singapore GST.

Before you fly back, you can go to the VAT claim counter and claim back your VAT (in cash or cheque). But you need a VAT form for it i think.

You probably need to ask for VAT form from Apple.


This post has been edited by chizzu: Jun 16 2010, 11:27 PM

Whoa thats a bargain. Thx dude for ur help.

note that there is an "admin fee" for it lol. so you wont get full 17.5% tax back

I think the "claiming back" of VAT is pretty interesting ..anyone care to explain more or provide more info?

LOL u still get back something right

how much roughly can you get back then?
17.5% is a huge amount

My point exactly, so am i right in saying;

1. Buy the phone
2. Get the VAT claim from frm them
3. At the airport, head over to the counter and claim

and of coz...dun forget to expect a HUGE crowd at d counter

kewl.. so i'll let my uncle know bout it.. hope he has the patience to claim the VAT ... @_@"

I am going to UK end of this month. The Iphone 4G is available there already? How much would it cost to bring it back to malaysia and use the maxis line.? When purchase from UK do I need to purchase it with a plan.?

cmon now dont be lazy the info you ask is in the first post http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1459135# read it up.

UK dun need any plan... juz go n get the phone at 499 pounds for 16gb i think... thatz wat i read... bringin back i am not so sure how much n how is the procedure honestly coz i've never brought anythin back... u gotta ask the xpert ppl in da forum for that

i think you dont have to worry if you only buy 1 for yourself and bring it back to Malaysia. You just need to claim back your VAT.

@jsaperng

spot on!

if ur daring enuff, i wud say 2 -3 you're still pretty safe but more den that ..you're bordering "dangerous"

@rhythmd
i myself will be heading to the UK early July and yea most definite bringing with me at least 2 units bk we will see what happens when we touch ground on M'sia soil over at KLIA

i worry more abt what our customs ppl may attempt to do

wow apple stores are out till July
if anyone of you are going to collect, i do hope you have pre -ordered

This post has been edited by d3vilzzzz: Jun 17 2010, 03:33 AM

selamatly pre-ordered mine

my friend is coming back on the 17th july, so have to wait lil bit

you need a VAT form from the seller, and to get the form, you have to show your passport with evidence as a visitor.

not sure how things have changed since i left UK.

but as far as my memory can go, the 17.5% VAT isn't net 17.5%.

you actually obtain a percentage less than 17.5 (after deducting miscellaneous charges/fees).

students or overseas citizen with a working visa et cetera cannot claim the VAT (but the custom officers do sometimes to check for your visa) and process your claim.

but there shouldn't be any problems for tourists (afterall you are encouraged to shop there!)

I suppose we're unable to claim VAT if we're using freight forwarding service?

It's quite sad that local iphones are more expensive than those with higher purchasing power country

Wel actually UK iPhone only cheaper now due to weak pound sterling. If a few months back where it was 1 pound= RM5.5 maybe...its much more expensive the MY even with VAT refund.

True but countries like HK and Aus seem to offer lower price than Malaysia as well, if I remembered correctly.

The good news kept on coming. I've just made a call to Apple Store Regent Street (phone number 0044207153900), and talked to the Apple Genius on the line, and yes, he confirmed that you can nominate a third party person to pick up your iPhone 4 on launch day. The Apple Genius itself sounds so happy, and congratulates me!

24th, here I come!

yes. you are right.

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Added on June 18, 2010, 6:16 pmgeez. if you wanna compare it that way, i might as well say that the fuel in malaysia is selling for a much cheaper price compared to HK and australia?

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Added on June 18, 2010, 6:16 pmcongrates!

This post has been edited by nokia2003: Jun 18 2010, 06:16 PM

shouldve open a new apple id and reserve 2 more

Now all iPhone 4 in UK delivery has been pushed to July 14th.

interesting......
havent had feedbacks from my counterparts at UK.... and i still want a white iphone....
hope when they launch in OZ, they'll be whiteys.....

Hey bro..mind sharing the procedures to nominate a 3rd party person? Cause my friend is helping me pick up the phone.

http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/iphone/pricing.html

UK Vodafone iPhone 4 pricing released.

engadget's guide to UK iphone 4 plans

Is there possible to claim VAT tax back if I ask someone to send it back from UK?

Obviously NO

and you might get taxed in Malaysia as well

Damn..my friend's a student..guess cant help me claim back the VAT now..

guyz, in the receipt said that the iphone 4 will be shiped but can i ask my friend to pick it up by hand?

if your friend is going back for good any purchase in the 1 month before he or she go back can claim back the VAT.


if you preorder it, it will be shipped out. pick up in store is only for those who reserve to pick up in store.

Yeah but she's just gonna be back for the holiday..going back there for studies. Anyway all she gotta do is print the email is it?

O2 Microsim get! Free 500mb a month for every 10pounds top up

You cut it urself?
Does it work like that?

its microsim. no cutting needed

I didn't pre-booked an iPhone, is there still a chance for me to get an iPhone if I queue outside the Belfast Apple Store early in the morning of the 24th? Is there still stock to buy one outright? Or is it available only for those who pre-booked?

only prebooked

altho you could probably try your luck in apple/oange/vodafone/three stores as they are stocking iphone 4 as well. but the downturn is you need to sign on a contract with them

Really i can't wait for the SMS from my friend saying she got my iPhone 4 secured..
Anyone having same feeling?

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Added on June 22, 2010, 11:01 pmJust received a reminder mail from Apple to remind me to pick up my iPhone on the 24th

This post has been edited by Masamune: Jun 22 2010, 11:01 PM

hehe.. i have to wait till 17th tho since my friend will be coming back to Msia on 17th but hopefully my i4 will be safely ship to my mate's house on the 5th

guys can i clarify somethin pls... so this phone from Uk doesnt need to be unlocked rite... so how bout jailbreakin ... kinda noob in this iphone matters "

u can jailbreak the phone after the JB software for iphone 4 out....
so in terms of answering your question... yes it can be done...

This post has been edited by g3n0c|d3: Jun 23 2010, 02:21 AM

check out my thread (shipping stuff from UK to malaysia), i already had 1 customer interested to get iphone 4 from UK. I can do bulk shipping or even bring it back to malaysia myself if you all can wait...

PM me for best price

but u need to preorder no? and by the looks of things... the earliest iphone 4 u can get is aroud middle of july now....

no offense thou.. maybe u have another way to get the UK unlock phones... but the way i look things is that kindda way

I can do that as well but the next delivery batch is July 14th by the time Singapore should have them I think.

I can't get my iPhone 4 ady..
Money can't TT there in time for my friend...so wasted...

so can i have urs then?

PM me maybe I can help if you have the reservation email. LOL

London only

can i have your booking?

wah.. so many want arr....

but i still want the whites one....

The next 24 hours will be longest 24 hours of my life! Please God!

*withdrawal syndrome with no mood to do anything*

I will only go during lunch time to avoid long queue

regretted that i didnt reserve more of it using my other apple ID

Could've get more but its too late

how long is the queue?!?! anyone with pics?

would prolly drop by regent street tonight and have a look

someone must have been start queueing right now

Hopefully your transporter will deliver us good news.

LOL so many ppl want my booking
Anyway its at Apple Store West Quay...who help me bring back i belanja makan.. xD

West Quay is too far

Somewhere in Southampton iinm.

My friend is studying in South Hampton..thats why i book there..

ok i dunno everyone know this o not but i wan to share some news with u,
according to Apple retail store in UK, apple will replenish the stock for iphone 4 everyday in the first two week after launch =D so walk in customer hav the chance to get 1 oso =D

went to apple store regent st just now.

this is the 1st guy who is there lol.

iphone 4 got few problem discover just before the launching date.

Currently 5th in line for walk ins purchase, hopefully I'll be able to get two iPhones

lol so early. i just woke up to prepare my journey there

if not mistaken it is 4am in UK now.......so early already want to start journey har?

This post has been edited by beavis68: Jun 24 2010, 12:09 PM

Belfast Apple Store, now about 30 people here

Around 600-700 ppl in front of me lol. But 400 of them just turn up to buy it without preorder

only 30? tats lucky bro...
shud hv enough stock thr..
got ur phone d?

u still hv to queue up if got preorder...?
no separate line ka?

Separate line still have to quueright? LOL.

400 is the one without preorder. Around 150-200 or those who reordered.

I can safely assume there are around 1.5k ppl in queue now. Haha

The edt thing is is free breakfast for early birds lol

They were giving angry bird t shirt just now but it was finished

This post has been edited by chizzu: Jun 24 2010, 02:13 PM

wow..tats huge...
hope apple has enough stock for at least customers who turn up today...
all the best bro...
keep us posted n send pics when n if u cming..

It's flagship store lol. Sure got a lot of ppl and probably a lot of stock.

Got free coffee from Starbucks lol. Can hear ppl shouting as the store will be opening in 15 mins time.

its like ure all having a fiesta over there... free goodies... coffee...
sound nice and comfy thou....

Reporting live from the store lol. Still in queue tho. Looks like they are taking their own sweet time. Wonder if I can make it on time to work.

how's the condition over in london? this is so exciting..

got my iPhone 4! back to base (office) now. well worth the queue

My friend just said she got my iPhone already too!!!!! WOOOOO

Guess i gotta DIY a micro sim..and sifus out there?

is there still stock available ? i got up late lolx.

This post has been edited by minde: Jun 24 2010, 05:40 PM

did u pre-order?

i know you all are waiting for theeeeeeeeese