The iPad mini, which was pre-ordered just a few days ago, started shipping to customers who pre-ordered before the release date of November 2. For those who pre-order and want peace of mind with their shipping, it’s now possible to check and see if a shipped iPad mini order is on its way to the United States.
While Apple’s website still says “Preparing to Ship” to iPad mini owners, it’s possible to get a much more detailed timeline for an iPad mini on UPS’s website.
Most people who pre-order an iPad mini can go to UPS’s website to check if the device has been shipped and where it is on the delivery route. By following a few simple steps, iPad mini pre-orderers can get a much better idea of where their shipments might be before their expected arrival date, November 2, even with Apple’s website down.
iPad mini pre-orders can be tracked on UPS’s website.
The first thing you want to do UPS’s website To track iPad mini post.
From there, you’ll want to select the option that lets you track a post by reference. This method will allow pre-orderers to enter information other than the tracking number to track the shipment.
You will see something called Shipment Reference on UPS’s website. This is where you will want to enter the phone number associated with the order. There may be a number attached to the billing information.
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Next, select the Destination Country and enter the zip code or postal code. After that, click on the track. For some, this will bring up some detailed information about the order. It may indicate that the iPad mini has left China, may indicate that it is being held somewhere, or in some cases nothing. Still, it’s definitely worth a look if you’re worried about your post.
Apple may also be using FedEx for your shipment, and the company similar way to track packets so if the device is not visible via UPS, it may be coming via FedEx.
This method should also work for the fourth-generation iPad, which will launch on November 2, the same day as the iPad mini.
