Will I receive my iPhone 16 Pro before the launch date on the 20th, if I pre-ordered it?

I placed the pre-order promptly this morning the moment the apple stored allowed. My card has already been charged and the order is now in "processing". Apple usually does not charge for payment until an order shipped. Can I assume my phone is shipping or very close to it and potentially will receive before the launch date on the 20th?


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Posted on Sep 13, 2024 8:58 AM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2024 9:31 AM

Also, not sure what country you are in but if you are in the US if you have an account with UPS or FedEx you can often see when info about your package once a label was created before you may receive an email or text from Apple about it officially shipping. In the past it’s how I would track movement of preorders seeing them travel through China and its various stops until it reached the US and then reached the UPS hub in Lexington KY then sit for several days (due to the shipping exceptions that Apple imposed) then usually the day before launch is when it starts moving again to reach your city/area distribution center and then of course loaded onto the truck that will deliver it to you.

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Sep 16, 2024 9:35 PM in response to WillC26

Supposedly you’re supposed to get track info to track your package but I’m not sure where these people say they are getting UPS tracking info when Apple haven’t sent them any tracking info yet even though the person has said they have a My UPS account.I’m also confused because I ordered my phone last Friday at 5am when preordering happened and Apple said I’m scheduled to get my iPhone this Friday Sept.20th but I’m also wondering where my package is really at.

Sep 17, 2024 4:38 AM in response to Ai-d

Ai-d wrote:

Mine's a trade in from tmobile, pre-ordered on sept 13 afternoon EST. I got a notification from UPS last night that I have a package from tmobile arriving today, currently at Louisville, KY last night. Could it be the iphones I pre-ordered? Lol i hope.

If you ordered the phone from T-Mobile, you'd have to ask T-Mobile if it's your phone. Apple wouldn't be involved here.

Sep 17, 2024 5:30 AM in response to Preston463–

There are rumours online from daily mail and toms guide saying that the iPhone 16 pro and pro max orders will be delayed and they will be delivered on 2-9th October? Is this true? It would be a problem for me as my flip 4 has broken and im using a iPhone 6s so not capable of everyday tasks. Please someone confirm shipping dates, I don't know to trust the online rumours...

Sep 17, 2024 11:36 AM in response to FreddieB12

I pre ordered through AT&T, I only see a "ready to ship" from them. Have both UPS choice and FedEx manager, nothing on there about incoming package. Says it's estimated to ship on the 19th but will be at my doorstep in south Louisiana on the 20th. First time pre ordering, usually get in line on launch day but heard you could get it early through pre order so decided to try it out. Pre ordered on the 13th at 6:55am CENTRAL TIME (it was open early??)

Sep 17, 2024 11:49 AM in response to treybentz

treybentz wrote:

I pre ordered through AT&T, I only see a "ready to ship" from them. Have both UPS choice and FedEx manager, nothing on there about incoming package. Says it's estimated to ship on the 19th but will be at my doorstep in south Louisiana on the 20th. First time pre ordering, usually get in line on launch day but heard you could get it early through pre order so decided to try it out. Pre ordered on the 13th at 6:55am CENTRAL TIME (it was open early??)

Most of us can tell you how to find your tracking if you ordered directly from Apple. You'll have to work with AT&T on finding your tracking information.

Sep 18, 2024 10:00 AM in response to FreddieB12

I ordered the iPhone 16 Pro Max on September 13 at 8:15 am
I like to know how long it takes Apple to ship my new iPhone 16 pro max
right now it’s on prepared for shipping. It’s been like that since Friday afternoon.
and now it’s Monday i’d like to know when Apple is going to ship out my new iPhone 16 Pro Max, so I can start tracking it

apple is telling me now that I’m not gonna get my tracking information until Friday when it’s out for delivery that does not make any sense. I was told on Monday that I was gonna get my tracking information on Thursday so I’m getting two different information that I don’t know if it’s correct.



I was told on Monday when I was on chat with Apple I was gonna get my information on Thursday now that’s changed to Friday so I need two different information from Apple. I have no idea which one right they already charge my card. All I want is my tracking information and they’re holding it that is not right

Sep 18, 2024 11:45 AM in response to FreddieB12

apparently, I was not properly signed up for fed ex delivery manager, ordered Friday 9/13 at 6:55 am through At&t, currently sitting in Fort Worth, TX and says it will be delivered to me in south Louisiana (Lafayette area) on Friday. Been in Ft. Worth since 9/15, not sure how fed ex system works, but if its anything like the others, it will have to process through Baton Rouge or New Orleans before getting to me, so I may not see it until Saturday or Monday if it does have to pass through those places.

Sep 18, 2024 12:35 PM in response to WillC26

WillC26 wrote:

"If you're in the US and you have a UPS My Choice Account, you can see the tracking information. If you don't, just wait and Apple will send you a tracking notification in an email. If your phone is coming Friday, trust me, it's moving normally. Apple just doesn't send out the tracking emails until it's with a regional or local carrier."


I ready did that it said pending delivery for the last 3 days



Thank you, I guess, for copying and pasting the exact words I wrote in an earlier post to another user. You could at least give me credit for using my words.

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