If youve got the right tools and parts, it shouldnt be too difficult to swap out that old battery for a brand new one on your own. Turn your iphone on by pressing and holding the onoff button for a few seconds. It involves a process known as jailbreaking opening up the software on your phone and then running some additional software to perform the actual unlock. So, i bought a brand new 4 from a seller on ebay and am wondering on the proper way to register it and get it up and running. Jun, 2014 the defective adapters were packaged with the iphone 3gs, iphone 4 and iphone 4s devices between october 2009 and september 2012. The iphone 3gs originally styled iphone 3g s is a smartphone that was designed and marketed by apple inc. Buying used, directly from another user usually means the cheapest price. Sell, trade in, buy or exchange apple iphone online for best uk cash and trade prices. Sell your iphone 3gs with onrecycle and get the most money. This part includes the earpiece speaker mesh, front camera bracket, cable foam pads, and sensor bracket all preinstalled. Both the iphone 3gs and iphone 4 have oleophobic oil repellent coatings on the front, but the iphone 4 has the same coating on the glass back as well. Apple has launched its iphone tradein scheme in the uk today, offering cash for older models all the way back to the original iphone. Apple creates exchange program for old, unsafe iphone adapters. Can i take the sim out of my 3gs and put it into the new.
If you dont want to switch carriers and your device is locked because you forgot the passcode, then you dont need to use the steps in this article. Oct 04, 2011 o2 guru gary takes you through sim swapping, from online activation through to getting started on your new phone. Then you can swap sims so you always keep your phone number. Remove or switch the sim card in your iphone or ipad. Sell your old apple iphones with mazuma mobile uks best rated and largest. Sell, trade or buy apple iphone mobile phones online. How to unlock your iphone for use with a different carrier. I did get the mircosim to sim adapter but when i put the thing in my iphone 3gs it doesnt give me any. Jun 09, 2010 i have a mint condition iphone 3gs, and i have noticed the new iphone 4 is coming out. It may work to get the os booted but if the problem is related to a nonoem battery with 4. Explore iphone, the worlds most powerful personal device. It was the thinnest smartphone in the world at the time of its release, being 24% thinner than the previous model, the iphone 3gs. Im assuming this is possible, so what is the best way for us to make this swap.
No matter what option you go with, swappa is best place to buy a used device. There was a project for the iphone 2g and iphone 3g as well as the ipod 1g and 2g mbmc called the whitedoor project, it was a custom firmware for the original iphone that was designed to update the graphics, backport several features of newer ios versions, and generally increase the scope of capability for the original iphone so that it could still be used with modern apps and features. I intend to use the phone for internet browsing, apps, movies, music, notes, maths, and obviously for. You also have the option to use itunes to complete the activation. Can you use iphone 4 sim card in iphone jb 3gs macrumors. If you have an apple watch and you got a new iphone, unpair your apple watch from your previous iphone before you set up your new device. This part does not include the home button assembly, front camera, earpiece speaker, or lcd shield plate. The 2007 iphone will cost you 15 times more than the iphone x. How to transfer everything from old iphone to new iphone 5s or 5c. If you have an iphone 3gs it is pretty easy to unlock for free. Remove or switch the sim card in your iphone or ipad apple support. Jun 10, 2010 upgrading from iphone 3gs to new iphone 4 at discounted price macmanltd. We have received feedback from a number of readers that the video guide to jailbreak iphone 4, iphone 3gs running ios 5 using redsn0w, wasnt as good as our stepbystep guides so heres the stepbystep guide to jailbreak iphone running ios 5 using redsn0w here are some important points to note before you proceed.
I was wondering if anyone has heard of any trade in offers for iphone 3gs owners on pay as you go united kingdom on o2 uk. I dont recall saying the 3gs was better at any point in this thread, my words specifically pointed out that i was getting better speeds with the 3gs tethering vs. How to unlock vodafone iphone first of all make sure your iphone is currently locked to vodafone network carrier from united kingdom this is where your iphone is currently working on, vodafone is the network carrie from where you bought iphone, if you got iphone from ebay, friends. The guy at apple mentioned he thought this would happen. If youre planning on buying the iphone 6 outright from apple, then any telstra shop will do a free sim swap for you if you have an active telstra service. Facetime video calling sets a new standard for mobile communication, and our new retina display is the highest resolution display ever in a phone, with text looking like it does on a fine printed page. This is a list of 6 bluetooth devices which are compatible with the iphone 3gs and links to articles on how. New old stock apple iphone 3g 8gb 2nd generation black uk model rare. Unlocking your iphone means that you can use it with different carriers. For example, a sim tray from an iphone 6s will not fit in an iphone 7. Stepbystep guide to jailbreak iphone 4, iphone 3gs. If youre having difficulty ejecting the sim tray, take your device to your carrier or an apple store for help.
Find out how to unlock your iphone in the uk and discover how much it costs. Nov 02, 2011 apple iphone 4s vs iphone 4 vs iphone 3gs. We buy every iphone from the old iphone 4 all the way up to the latest iphone 6s. Unpairing automatically backs up your apple watch so you can restore it after you pair with a new iphone.
Can i buy him a gift card first for him to get a new phone. It was introduced on june 8, 2009, 4 at the wwdc 2009 which took place at the moscone center, san francisco. Permanent factory unlock iphone 3g 3gs 4 4s 5 from vodafone uk, o2 uk, three 3 uk this is the worlds only permanent factory unlocking solutions for iphone. Recover your iphone 3gs or 4 password without software. Apple launches iphone 3gs with 32gb memory but uk customers furious over upgrade costs. How to swap out your broken iphone at an apple store. Buying a used iphone 3gs is a great way to get a newish device for a fraction of the price. On some very old models of the iphone an iphone 3gs or iphone 4. Members enrolled in the iphone developer standard or enterprise program can access the bits right now, while the public will get it via the latest version of itunes soon.
Then follow the onscreen instructions to activate and set up your iphone. How to unlock ee everything everywhere iphone first of all make sure your iphone is currently locked to ee everything everywhere network carrier from united kingdom this is where your iphone is currently working on, ee everything everywhere is the network carrie from. If i was you i would wait to see if current reception issues with the iphone 4 are resolved or you could just use the bumper case. We put apples new iphone 4s head to head against its ancestors the iphone 4 and the iphone 3gs to help you decide which is best for you. In america existing iphone customers will be able to swap their handset for the new iphone 3g s for free. After you remove your sim card from the tray, notice the notch in one corner of the new sim card. Jun 16, 2010 no iphone 4 microsim swapping with ipad 3g confirms apple. The iphone will be sold by orange in the uk by the end of the year.
The iphone 3gs is a smartphone that was designed and marketed by apple inc. Only intuition and good luck allowed me to figure out where it had come from. A guide for using the the iphone smartphone overseas, different sim card options and how to connect to a growing collection of bluetooth speakers. It first unveiled on the 7 th june, 2010 and was released a couple of weeks later. For comparison, the screen on the new iphone is 4 times the resolution of the display on the recent iphone 3gs, and iphone 4 can also record and amend high definition video. Find cables, charging docks and external batteries for iphone. So how can i do the swap and still keep all the info and number intacted.
Im going from iphone 4 to 5c i have backed up my iphone 4 but i am getting rid of my. The iphone is a line of smartphones designed and marketed by apple inc. I also found out that the connector for my camera came loose from the back of the logic board. To contact your carrier and unlock your iphone, use these steps. I bought 2 iphones on may 26th, i was just planning to exchange it for iphone 3gs but apple launched the new version iphone 4. I want to how i can use the iphone 4 micro sim card in my jb iphone 3gs. Please select gigabyte gb size of your iphone model to see what its worth. Switch between 3g4g apple iphone 6s ios 11 device guides. Through our tool you will also get the unlock instructions how to unlock your iphone 3g. It was introduced on june 8, 2009 at the wwdc 2009 which took place at the moscone center, san francisco. I have been saving for a while now and i have enough to purchase the iphone 3gs.
This means you can replace the battery fairly easily. Nano, micro and mini sim cards can be adapted to use in your iphone 3gs, this page highlights how to adapt each sim card to use in the iphone. Within seconds, we compare iphone 3gs trade in prices from all major phone recyclers, to help you recycle your iphone 3gs with ease. Iphone 3gs for sale in uk 74 secondhand iphone 3gs.
So, if i went to the apple store and bought an iphone 4 and put the sim card from my 3gs into that phone, would the. The iphone 4 was the first of two handsets from the fourth generation of iphone. Upgrading from iphone 3gs to new iphone 4 at discounted. Unlocky has already generated over 15,000 unlock codes for cell phones like iphone 4, iphone 4s, iphone 3g or iphone 3g and still going.
The other option to consider is, if youre looking to upgrade to an iphone 4 anytime soon, buy it abroad, from the uk, unlocked, and then you wont have to jailbreak it in the future. It was succeeded as apples flagship smartphone in 2010 by the iphone 4. Sep 06, 2012 apple to drop iphone 3gs iphone 4 will become the uk s entry level iphone after apples announcement on 12 september, while iphone 5 will require new nano sim cards. Uk graphics specialist confirms that iphone design win.
The apple iphone 3gs is the third generation of apples iphone series and a successor to the iphone 3g. Apple launches iphone 3gs with 32gb memory but uk customers. Starting with iphone 4, the technology was changed to inplane switching ips. However, they were also sold as independent accessories. Nicknamed the iphone 4g on the basis that the last one was the 3gs, with the s standing for speed it will be the summers musthave gadget, hitting the uk this month. It fell out after i had removed the screw that holds the camera in place, as directed.
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No iphone 4 microsim swapping with ipad 3g confirms apple. Upgrading from iphone 3gs to new iphone 4 at discounted price macmanltd. Id really like an iphone 4 but the upgrade offer is for contract only. I am going to buy a iphone5 for my sons b day, he has the iphone 4 now. New iphones, sold by apple and other retailers, usually only see a price drop around that time of the next model release. The iphone 3g and 3gs, unfortunately, share the original iphones. I have a mint condition iphone 3gs, and i have noticed the new iphone 4 is coming out. Apple today has finally released the very final version of iphone os 4 now renamed to ios 4.
I was able to jailbreak my iphone 3gs and it works perfectly fine. Used iphone prices decline steadily over time meaning you can get a great deal on a used iphone today. Grade b normal wear and tear few cracks on rear casing and scratches, few scuffs, touch has few minor scratches no cracks on glass works in full working order, tested. Transfer data from old iphone to new iphone with icloud. If youve preordered an iphone 6 on your existing mobile service then a new nano sim should be shipped out with it, with instructions to call us to activate it. If you have a newer iphone i have a video showing you how to insert the sim card for those as well on my. As apple releases the 10thanniversary iphone, some people are still. First released on june 8, 2009, this smartphone improves on the basic iphone design. In this case the iphone 4 needs a micro sim, check if you. Swap sim card from iphone 3gs to iphone 4 macrumors.
Uk and european iphone models will work perfectly well in the us, and they come with a global warranty as well. This guide will show you how to switch between 3g and 4g if you experience problems in the network. He wanted me to use his nice iphone 4 to replace my very old iphone 3gs. Jun 09, 2010 i too have a pay as you go 02 uk iphone 3gs 16gb and i want to do exactly the same as yourself, so earlier i went into a vodafone store and asked then if i traded in my phone would i have discount off the iphone 4 on contract, they rekon theyl give you. There is a tiny metal clip that holds the camera down on my iphone 3gs. Check below how to use unlocky and unlock iphone 3g free. I will get the new iphone 4 from her to use on my existing line of service, and she will use my 3g on her new line of service. If your iphone 3g or iphone 3gs is no longer holding a charge, and always running out of power, replacing the battery is a moderate level diy repair.
It features apples ios operating system, web and email access, and video calling. Insert your activated, compatible sim iphone 3gs or microsim card iphone 4 and iphone 4s into your iphone. Upgrading from iphone 3gs to new iphone 4 at discounted price. It is the third generation iphone, successor to the iphone 3g. Apple launches iphone tradein scheme in the uk trusted. I recently dropped my iphone 3gs and the screen shattered. You could get hundreds for your old iphone from apple, a thirdparty buyback company or ebay. Ips lcd display, apple a4 chipset, 5 mp primary camera, 1420 mah battery, 32 gb storage, 512 mb ram, corning gorilla glass. A little more than five years ago, the smartphone world was ruled. The iphone 3g was the 2nd member of the iphone family, after the first generation of iphones was released to the public in 2008, just a month after its announcement. Hello, i have an iphone 3gs and am not ready to renew my contract yet but wanted the iphone 4.
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