Apple iPhone Xs / Xr & Xs Max Questions / Reservation numbers!

[Meowmix]

Hey Everyone!

Welcome back to my annual iPhone Reservation thread!  Once again its the time of the year that Apple will be announcing their new iPhone line up in a few hrs!. Once Rogers has announce when they will add the Apple iPhoneXs / Xr and Xs Max to the reservation list & the day comes follow the steps below to reserve the new device! The devices will include 3 devices, new color options and bigger displays! 

How to reserve if you’re an existing customer:

1. Log in to My Account on Rogers.com

2. Under Account choose Wireless.

3. Go to Manage My Device at the bottom of the page.

4. Click Upgrade My Device.

5. Choose The new iPhone ( which ever model you want) as a “ Pre order”

6. Pick either Ship To Home or Ship To store (Device Reservation)

7. Choose a phone from the Phone Model drop-down.

1. Only phones that can be reserved will appear.

7. Review the account information next to your selection.

2. The email address must be auto-populated in the right section of the reservation form. Otherwise, you can’t reserve a device.

3. If the email is not auto-populated, first add the email address in the appropriate field of your My Account profile. Then, log out and log back in.

8. Select a store to pick up your phone.

9. Review the reservation details and click I AGREE to accept the Terms and Conditions.

10. Click Reserve to complete the reservation. A store representative will call you when the device is ready for pick-up.

How to reserve if you’re a new customer

8. Go to https://www.rogers.com/web/link/DeviceReservation?forwardTo=nrsRegisteredCustomer

9. Click Sign Up and enter your email address. ( It may tell you to also input all your info again.)

10. Under Phone Information, choose the device you want to reserve, and click Continue. Only devices available for reservation will appear.

11. Fill out the form under Personal Details and click Continue.

12. Fill out the Payment Details for the refundable $40 reservation fee and click Continue.

13. Select a store for device pick-up and click Continue.

14. Review the reservation details and click I AGREE to accept the Terms and Conditions.

15. Click Reserve to complete the reservation. A store representative will call you when the device is ready for pick-up.

Online Statuses

Open - Phone has been reserved

In Progress - Phone is in inventory and the order is being processed

Shipped - Phone is on its way to the chosen store

Cancelled - Reservation has been cancelled

Keeping you up posted along the way

4. You’ll receive the following confirmations:

5. An email after completing the reservation

6. Weekly status emails confirming you number in line on the waiting list

7. An email when the device has been shipped to the store. (Includes a delivery tracking number)

8. Phone call from a store representative when the device is ready for pick-up

Good things to know

9. Phone can only be reserved, not purchased ( The purchase of the device will be done in store)

10. You can change the pick-up location when the online order status is open. If the order status is in progress or shipped, the location cannot be changed

11. Shipments typically take up 4 days, and your device is held in store for 3 days ( The delivery can be next day in most cases)

12. If you don’t pick up your phone within 3 days, the reservation will be cancelled and be sold to a walk in customer. You can make alternate arrangements with the store manager if need be.

13. Only the account holder or an authorized level 1 user (someone authorized to make changes on the account) can pick up the phone. Photo ID is required when picking up the phone.

14. If a reservation was made to a location that is now closed, We’ll send the device to the closest Rogers store or authorized dealer in the area. The new store will contact you when the device arrives and is ready for pick up.

Reservation Fee

“What about this $40 reservation fee? Will it be returned to me?” You betcha. You’ll get a credit of $40 (+ taxes) for the reservation fee on your account if you reserved as an existing customer or to the original credit card if you reserved to activate a new line. Your reservation fee will be credited when:

15. Your phone ships from our warehouse or

16. You cancel your reservation online.

Before you go to the store to pick up your new phone, why not get a quote for your old phone and trade it in for a credit!

Please keep in mind that if you pick a Rogers Authorized dealership, you may not be able to get the device soon after it ships. This has been the main issue with all the iPhone reservations & most of the other devices which have been on the reservation system. I would suggest you pick a Local Rogers store (Corporate Rogers store or Rogers Plus) to go to get it. When the Rogers warehouse sends it out, the Rogers stores will get them first. Some of the Rogers Authorized dealers have their own warehouse in which the devices will go to. After that there is no tracking until the device ships from that warehouse & goes to the store & they call you. You can also look for your FlexTab aka upgrade fee online via My Rogers or contact Rogers & they will let you know.

.For Corporate / Business customers. You guys will have a different line then regular customers do. This means you guys have a few different statutes then regular customers do. Also keep in mind for the past few years there has been issues / confuses about business customers getting the phones via the reservation. You guys will be getting them the day of launch or after depending on your status & what goes on.

They also started last year a pre ordering system done online being charged on your CC ( Credit card) imminently and having the device shipped to your home instead. 2 years ago with the iPhone 7 / 7 Plus and last year with the 8 &8+ with the X the ones that picked this way got it the day of launch or day after launch but only a few did. Not everyone. This way is a good way but sadly u do not see any status updates like u do with the reservation system and only get a confirmation email and a shipment email. ( some did not get any email until the unit got shipped with QMS or UPS). Please do remember. Using the SHIP TO HOME option does NOT give u any insight of updates or status. You will only get notified when it ships out.

i now its alot to read at the moment but i am trying to cover all the bases for everyone so everyone knows how the reservation works and what they need to know! as always do not be afraid to ask any question you have as I or any other member will answer it for you. I will do my best and answer all questions 

[nasa25]

lmao here we go again

[Meowmix]

Hello @nasa25

Welcome!. Ahaha yes here we go again!. Back at it once again 😛

[nasa25]

Yup.  Thanks for setting this up again @Meowmix

I'll be scooping that iPhone Xs Max.  Most likely 64gb but if the 256gb is reasonably priced I might go that route.  

As an aside, I'm hoping Rogers can step into 2016 and finally support esim.  Just copped a series 3 AW Nike edition with LTE and would like to get service on that bad boy.  I'll have to look in jealousy as others rock their series 4.

[Meowmix]

Hello @nasa25

Ill be getting the Xs Max in gold at 64GB if the 256GB is a bit more.

Hopefully they are not $800+ on a 2yr term for the 256GB as they can not expect someone to pay +1,000 on a 2yr term for the 512GB lol

I am using my AW3 LTE on Telus and honestly its amazing!. I have to say Rogers did go the wrong route not supporting it yet. I hope they do. 

[nasa25]

Yup...better act fast though.  That gold version will be gone hella quick. 

I'll jump on the gold as well probably (even if I have to wait a bit).  Doing the ship to home.  

If rumours are true, the Xs Max will come in at the same pricing as last years X.  So $1319 for the 64gb ($799 on a 2 year premium and $599 on a premium plus).  If that's the case, we can probably expect to pay about $949-999 (Premium) and $749-799 (Premium Plus) for the 256gb.  The 512gb price will be eye watering.  

[Meowmix]

Hello @nasa25

Yeah that is true! The gold one is the Jet Black and Rose gold from a few years ago lol

[nasa25]

@Meowmix do you find the LTE support on the watch extremely useful?  Some people love it and others think it's not really necessary.  

[Meowmix]

Hello @nasa25

I do! I am using a Samsung S9+ right now as I gave my mom the 8 Plus. I still am able to receive calls and text messages including apps I can use with LTE signal lol

[nasa25]

@Meowmix good to hear

I'm hoping rogers is reasonable and only charges like $5 a month for AW support if they ever wind up offering it

[Meowmix]

Hello @nasa25

I hope so too. I don't mind pay the $10 per month for it since it's actually useful and gives me 1GB extra data lol

[ziglaub]

Hello all again as another year passed, its nice to see you all here again especially Meowmix I hope you are doing good man.

Any update of what time will the reservation page be open (6:00 a.m. as usual) this Friday September 14th?

[Meowmix]

Hello @ziglaub

Unfortunately no one knows until last minute. They could open it at 6am - 8am or even 10am. No one knows what time. The system just opens it on its own. For the past couple years it's been a guessing game.

Apple and Telus start at 3:01am. Bell starts early morning.

[ziglaub]

Whats the earliest you think i should set my alarm clock to then?

[Meowmix]

Hello @ziglaub

I would say 5am. Get up and get some coffee and stay online. Be logged in on another webpage on the reservation page and keep refreshing as u know.

I can't guarantee that it will open at 6am

[Meowmix]

Hey guys!

The iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max will be available on September 21st. Pre order starts September 14th. This coming Friday!.

I am getting the Max in space gray ( as the gold looks nice but kinda better for fry

[Meowmix]

Hey guys!

IPhone Xr will be released October 28th.

[nasa25]

Xs is going to start at $1319 CAD (same as the X last year)

Xs Max will start at about $1449 CAD

Take about $5-700 off that price depending on your subsidy level (Premium or Premium Plus)

[Meowmix]

Hello @nasa25

Your looking to pay $700 for 64GB on a premium plus unless you go on their ultra plans.

I know with Telus they offer the bring it back program. They give u $200 off on the sub price upfront but u need to bring back the phone in mint condition at the end of the 2yrs or pay back the $200.

[nasa25]

@Meowmix

Xs will be $599 (premium plus) and $799 (premium)

Xs Max will be about $729 (premium plus) and $929 (premium)

this is for the 64gb versions

[Meowmix]

Hello @nasa25

Yeah that's about write. Rogers brought out their Ultra plans which costs more for the plans ( way more with less data) but the cost of the devices is less. So that's another route.

I'll do the bring it back program with Telus.