iPhone 11 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Article ID = 238Article Title = iPhone 11 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Article Author(s) = Graham Needham (BH)
Article Created On = 11th September 2019
Article Last Updated = 12th September 2019
Article URL = https://www.macstrategy.com/article.php?238
Article Brief Description:
Frequently Asked Questions about the iPhone 11
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If you are in the United States of America (USA) Amazon.com has a special iPhone trade-in programQ. When is the iPhone 11 European launch dates?
A. The iPhone 11 was announced on the 10th September 2019 with pre-orders on 13th September and starts shipping on the 20th September 2019.Q. What are the primary features of the iPhone 11 compared to older iPhone models?
- A13 Bionic processor with 64-bit architecture and third-gen Neural Engine
- U1 chip for spatial awareness
- All‑new dual‑camera system including:
- Wide + ultra-wide lenses
- Portrait Mode with Depth Control for humans, pets and objects (previously humans only)
- Night mode
- QuickTake video recording shortcut
- 6 Portrait Lighting effects (previously only 3)
- Next-gen Smart HDR
- 12MP front facing TrueDepth camera including slo-mo video at 120fps (slofie)
- WiFi 6 aka 802.11ax
- Dolby Atmos sound
- The toughest glass in a smartphone
- Water resistant to twice the depth (iPhone 11 is water resistant up to 2 meters for up to 30 minutes — double the depth of iPhone XR)
- Better battery life
Q. Is the iPhone 11 splash, water, and dust resistant?
A. Yes, rated IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes).Q. Does the iPhone 11 come with a 3.5mm headphone jack?
A. No.Q. What colours is the iPhone 11 available in?
A. Purple, yellow, green, black, white and Product RED.Q. What storage capacities is the iPhone 11 available in?
A. 64GB, 128GB and 256GB.Q. What are the system requirements for using an iPhone 11?
A. The following are required:- An Apple ID (for some features)
- Internet access
- Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires
- Mac with macOS 10.15 or later with the Finder
- or Mac with OS X 10.11.6 / macOS 10.12 / macOS 10.13 / macOS 10.14 + iTunes 12.8.0 or later
- PC: Windows 7 or later with iTunes 12.10 or later
Q. I'm not running OS X 10.11.6 or later. What can I do?
A. Check to see if you can upgrade to OS X 10.11.6 or later.Q. iPhone 11 supports 4G/LTE in other countries outside of the USA. Can I take advantage of this in Europe?
Q. What mobile frequencies does the iPhone 11 support?
A. The iPhone 11 supports up to 30 LTE/4G bands including those used in Europe.Q. Does the iPhone 11 support 3D-Touch?
A. No. But it does have haptic touch feedback.Q. Dual SIM support sounds great. Can I use any two SIMs I want?
A. No. Read all about Apple's Dual SIM technology here. In addition carriers must support the technology - Apple list carrier support by country here.Q. Can I use third-party wireless chargers?
A. Yes, wireless charging uses the Qi standard so any official Qi compatible charger should charge the iPhone 11. Examples include:- Anker PowerPort Qi 10W
- Belkin BOOST↑UP™ Wireless Charging Pad for iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8
- Mophie Wireless Charging Base
- Choetech Wireless Charger Pad
- Spigen Fast Wireless Charging Pad
- GooDee Fast Wireless Charger Stand
- JETech Wireless Charging Pad
Q. What is Face ID?
Q. Can you tell me more about Face ID?
A. We've moved our FAQ regarding Face ID to its own separate article.Q. The iPhone 11 only comes with a "Lightning" connector and no 3.5mm audio out socket - can I still use older headphones/earbuds/audio devices that have 3.5mm connector?
A. Yes. But the iPhone 11 does not come with a Lightning to 3.5mm audio connector adaptor in the box - it is available to buy separately Buy it now at

Q. The iPhone 11 comes with a "Lightning" connector. Can I still connect it to my computer/older devices?
A. Potentially, yes. The iPhone 11 comes with a Lightning to USB connector cable in the box which allows you to connect the iPhone 11 to your Mac or Windows PC. If you need compatibility with other devices you may need one of the following products:- Lightning to USB-A Cable (0.5m)
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- Lightning to USB-A Cable (1.0m)
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- Lightning to USB-A Cable (2.0m)
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- Lightning to USB-C Cable (1.0m)
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- Lightning to USB-C Cable (2.0m)
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- Lightning to USB3 (Female A+C) Camera Adapter
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- Lightning to USB (Female A) Camera Adapter
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- Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader
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- Lightning to Micro USB Adapter
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- Lightning to VGA Adapter
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- Lightning Digital AV Adapter
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- Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter
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- Lightning EarPods
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- iPhone Lightning Dock (Silver)
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- iPhone Lightning Dock (Gold)
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- Lightning to 30-pin Adapter
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Q. What version of iOS does the iPhone 11 come with?
A. It comes with iOS 13.Q. What Apple apps come with the iPhone?
A. Below is a list of standard Apple provided iOS apps included with iOS 12 that can now be- App Store
- Books
- Calculator (not included on iPads)
- Calendar
- Camera
- Clock
- Compass (not included on iPads)
- Contacts†
- FaceTime
- Files
- Find My iPhone/iPad/iPod
- Find My Friends
- Health
- Home
- iTunes Store
- Maps
- Measure
- Messages
- Music††
- News
- Notes
- Phone (not included on iPads)
- Photos
- Podcasts
- Reminders
- Safari
- Settings
- Siri
- Stocks
- Tips
- TV
- Voice Memos
- Wallet (not included on iPads)
- Watch††† (not included on iPads)
- Weather (not included on iPads)
† - You can
†† - If you
††† - If you try to
And the following Apple apps are also pre-installed:
- iMovie
- GarageBand
- Pages
- Keynote
- Numbers
- iTunes U
- Clips
- Apple Store
- Trailers
- Apple TV Remote
- iTunes Remote
- Music Memos
- Support
Q. I don't want iOS 13. Can I install/run an earlier version of iOS?
A. No.
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