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iPhone 7 Pre-Orders Are Already 'Preparing for Shipment'

iPhone 7 Pre-Orders Are Already 'Preparing for Shipment'

Posted September 9, 2016 at 3:44pm by iClarified
iPhone 7 pre-orders just went live last night and Apple is already preparing early orders for shipment.

U.S. customers are reporting that their order status has already switched to 'Preparing for Shipment'. Something that has taken a few days in the past.

Apple is set to deliver its first iPhone 7 orders on September 16th alongside the the in-store launch of the new smartphone.


Is you pre-order already preparing for shipment? Let us know in the comments and please follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, or RSS for updates.


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Chelsea
Chelsea - September 17, 2016 at 4:36pm
So the change of status to "preparing to ship" means almost nothing? My delivery dates for an iPhone 7+ Rose Gold 256GB are October 14-21. Did not order at midnight. I placed my order on Sept. 10. Are my delivery dates accurate or does the change of status mean it is coming earlier than expected
Chelsea
Chelsea - September 17, 2016 at 4:38pm
Also, I ordered through AT&T.
Pastor Steve
Pastor Steve - September 15, 2016 at 7:04am
Look at Apple's Website. My Apple Store App states "Preparing for Shipment". I logged on to the website and it shows it was shipped days ago! And I can track it. The App is delayed. Hope this helps ease the frustration.
ZayhGrey
ZayhGrey - September 14, 2016 at 3:26pm
I preordered my silver 128 gb iphone 7 plus on 9/11 with ATT.. My original ship date was 10/4-10/17.. last night the order switched to shipped with a tracking number and estimated delivery date of 9/16.
camelarms
camelarms - September 13, 2016 at 5:57pm
This might be a stupid question. If my order says "Delivers Sep 16 by Standard Shipping", does that mean I'm supposed to expect to receive my iPhone on Sep 16? Or does everyone have that date since that's the official release date? The status is "Preparing for Shipment". For reference: Ordered a 128gb "black" (i.e. matte black) iPhone 7 minutes after the pre-order opened up on the Apple website.
camelarms
camelarms - September 13, 2016 at 5:59pm
Also for reference - paid entire cost upfront
Sharmoota64
Sharmoota64 - September 13, 2016 at 12:17pm
Placed an order on the Apple website at 3:03 AM EST for the Space Black iPhone 7+ and iWatch Series 2 42mm sport. I chose the T-Mobile version since it is unlocked. Both orders are still saying Processing with a delivery date of Oct 4th to Oct 11th. I travel three weeks out of the month and need to make sure I am here for it. Come on, apple. Get it together!
TuxedoCartman
TuxedoCartman - September 12, 2016 at 11:34am
Interestingly enough, I've got a delivery date of Oct. 14-21st from AT&T, and mine has already changed to "Preparing for shipment." Not sure if it's shipping super early, or if AT&T just likes to tease customers.
Rick
Rick - September 12, 2016 at 1:22pm
Dont get too happy. Mines is supposed to shit sep29 - oct 7 and its said preparing for shipment too but to expect it to ship within time frame given.
trav
trav - September 12, 2016 at 6:14am
I ordered a 256gb iphone 7 matte black late around 5pm pst and it is preparing to ship for sep 16
real nessa
real nessa - September 12, 2016 at 4:30am
Iphone7 plus jet black I'm getting that in October
benben222
benben222 - September 11, 2016 at 4:14pm
i placed 2 orders one for the matte black and one gold for the 7 plus and less than 24 hours it said preparing for shipment should be getting them on friday
Evan-1998
Evan-1998 - September 10, 2016 at 11:02pm
I ordered a jet black 7 plus 128gb within a minute of preorders going live. Mine won't deliver until the 21st-29th of Septemeber so I'm still stuck on "processing items". A few minutes I noticed that the model I wanted (and the 256gb one too) had changed to "ships in 3-4 weeks" and then "ships in November" while at the time many of the other models delivered on September 16th. Hoping mine doesn't get delayed
XxxJohndoe01
XxxJohndoe01 - September 10, 2016 at 7:20am
I never have any luck with Apple web site! At 12:10am PST and I couldn't even get in so I switched to AT&T, I was able to get in and choose my options but when I clicked on "Pre-Order" button, the screen froze on me :( After like 5 minutes, I was able to complete my order and mine will be shipped between Oct 14 - Oct 21 :( When I switched to Apple web site, the ship date is now November! So actually, it's not too bad for me! I wonder if the size and color choice make any difference. I ordered 7 plus, 256G, Jet Black
Isaac Rodriguez
Isaac Rodriguez - September 10, 2016 at 1:01am
I complete my order at 3:15am approximately, Gold iPhone 7 Plus, and is now Preparing for shipment.
red4life
red4life - September 10, 2016 at 12:18am
Completed my order at 3.10 am, gold iPhone 7 plus, 32gb, now preparing for shipment
Mohammed Bakr
Mohammed Bakr - September 9, 2016 at 11:59pm
i Ordered mine for Store Pick-UP says 16 September but still Processing Items is it normal Cause it is my first time i pre-order
BTLexus7
BTLexus7 - September 9, 2016 at 11:21pm
I ordered mine right at 2am Central, still shows Processing Order. I purchased an iPhone AT&T 128GB Silver.
Pumped
Pumped - September 9, 2016 at 8:10pm
Mine now shows preparing for shipment
zetaprime
zetaprime - September 9, 2016 at 6:03pm
Not mine. I completed my order at 3:15am et for plus 256 black AT&T. Was given 9-26 to 29 date. That sux. Another preorder f$&@ up. Good job Apple...not.
Lol
Lol - September 9, 2016 at 4:45pm
Jet back statues now says "shipping in November" wow
Doronmm
Doronmm - September 9, 2016 at 3:59pm
Ordered 3. Two ( 7 and 7+ ) changed to 'preparing for shipment'. The 3rd phone (7) is still processing. Also the first two were charged on my Amex. The 3rd not as of yet
Yh
Yh - September 11, 2016 at 12:39pm
That's probably because you're not allowed to order more than two.
dookey
dookey - September 9, 2016 at 3:58pm
I just pre ordered iphone 8 as iphone 7 is just same crap as iphone 6
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