Instead, all data that would be stored on the sim on other phones is stored in the iphone s main storage or in icloud along with your music, apps, and other data. If you see an alert that shows set up as new or restore from backup, it means your iphone is activated. Apple includes a sim eject tool with the iphone 3g. In order for a new sim card to work with your phone, youll need either a sim card that corresponds to your current carrier or a. And if you buy iphone 3gs from apple, that comes unlocked, it will be running on a normal baseband, in which case your gps will work fine, you wont have to jailbreak, and you can run it on any network, sans problemes. To see additional carrier information, tap the version number.
But since i need a phone i bit the bullet and got a new phone. This tray holds the sim card and is inserted on the side of the phone. This is a list of 6 bluetooth devices which are compatible with the iphone 3gs and links to articles on how. Full tutorial showing you how to remove and insert the sim card for the iphone 3gs and 3g. If you get a new iphone and your old sim card wont fit, contact your carrier to move your account to the sim card that came with your iphone. Can the sim card from an iphone 3gs fit into the iphone 4. This is a quick how to video on the no sim problem with the iphone 3g and 3gs the issue is quite. You will have to get the sim card from your cellular provider. Hello, i have an iphone 3gs and am not ready to renew my contract yet but wanted the iphone 4. Iphone ipad 3g4g lte brand new sim card tray ejector pin removal open tool key. Firmly, insert the gophone sim card to the sim tray which got ejected from the iphone. Replace a bent or missing sim card tray for an iphone 3g or iphone 3gs. Activateuse iphone 3g and 3gs with go phone prepaid sim card.
I reset all the settings and data and inserted my sim card from my previous phone. I cant make calls and if i try to call the number it doesnt work. Then locate the sim card slot located on the top of the iphone 3gs inbetween the power button and the. Use rogers sim card in iphone 3gs iphone, ipad, ipod. To see the version of carrier settings on your device, tap settings general about and look next to carrier. A removal pin sold separately is required to eject.
When the iphone is connected to itunes, it reads the phone and asks for a sim card, but doesnt read the sim cards. Thing is she wants a white one which doesnt come in 8gb. We hope youll join the conversation by posting to an open topic or starting a new one. How to remove and insert sim card iphone 3gs and 3g youtube. How do i check if my iphone is unlocked without inserting a new sim card. The phone seems to register that theres a sim card in there because when its not in there it comes up saying.
Learn which size sim card your iphone or ipad uses apple. No sim card installed insert a valid sim with no pin lock to activate iphone. Can i take the sim out of my 3gs and put it into the new. 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. Is there any way to transfer data from old phones sim card to iphone 4. What happens to my old iphone when i get a new one. To check for network or activation issues and see if you need to replace your sim card, contact your carrier.
I had attempted to wipe the phone of all my data by going into the phoes general settings and erasing all my data. If you dont have this tool, dont worry, an ordinary paperclip works just as well. The sim on the iphone cant be used to store contacts. Yes blackberry sim might be different size, in which case, it might be less hassle to get a new sim.
If you cut or modify your sim card to fit a different device model, you might not be able to connect to cellular networks or access certain features using that device. Place the new sim card into the trayit will fit only one way, because of the notch. To reassemble your iphone 3gs follow this guide in reverse order. The 3gs has a full sized sim card and will not be compatible with an iphone 5c. It also is worth noting that the hole to push out the sim card is on the bottom of the original iphone, iphone 3g, and iphone 3gs and is on the right hand side toward the middle of the device for the gsmequipped iphone 4 as well as the iphone 4s and all subsequent models. All sim cards have a cut corner to help you insert the new sim card. 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. However if you go into your network they should not have an issue with transferring your current sim to a nano sim card. Learn which size sim card your iphone or ipad uses apple support. I wiped the old phone, and put in a hong kong sim card my normal one is from. We sell iphone parts and well show you how to install them. Insten 5x sim card tray eject pin key tool accessory compatible with apple iphone xsxs maxxr 88 plusx 77 plus 6 plus 5.
Replacing the sim card of an iphone requires the use of a paper clip pressed into a hole next to the headphone jack to pop open the sim card slot. When you buy a new iphone, you need to activate it before you can use it. If you are switching out sim cards for a new carrier or because your old one stopped working or transferring a sim card from an old smartphone, then this guide will show you how to switch out sim cards for all models of the iphone. Get the best deals on sim trays for iphone 3gs when you shop the largest online selection at. So i got an original edge iphone on iday and i have just submitted my preorder for a 3gs. So i replaced my battery because bu 3gs was going dead from a full charge in about 90 minutes with an always warm case. 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. It is in emergency mode so please give me a solution if there is it happened when i am tried to update the from ios 4.
If you havent inserted the sim card, then you will see the message sim required during the activation process. New iphone 3gs with iphone 3g sim card macrumors forums. Learn which size sim card your iphone or ipad uses. Bislinks new sim card holder tray for iphone 3g 3gs. Damage to the sim tray or the device caused by a modified sim card isnt covered by apples hardware warranty. You will be able to notice that a new symbol pops up in the iphone which symbolizes sim card inserted. How can i upgrade from an older iphone to a new iphone. She has a iphone 3gs bought at softbank, 3 years ago, and i have a. How to access the iphone sim card, which iphone models have mini, micro. Sherif hashim, the guy who found the exploit to unlock 05.
The iphone 4 and 4s use a mirco sim card which are smaller than standard sim cards and the iphone 5 uses a nano sim card which are smaller then micro sim cards. A friend of mine has just given me her old iphone 3gs. White sim card tray holder for apple iphone 3g, 3gs. The phone keeps popping up with a message saying, could not activate iphone, try connecting your iphone to itunes to activate it. Ive tried several techniques to recoverformat my iphone 3gs, but it just isnt working. So basically, my mum lost her old iphone 3g, and to avoid buying a new plan, my dad is looking on ebay to buy an old iphone 3g, he just wants to keep our old plan and get a new sim card for the iphone 3g. How to access the iphone sim card, which iphone models have mini, micro and nano sim cards and how to upgrade from an old iphone to a new iphone. Sim cards and how to upgrade from an old iphone to a new iphone. A guide for using the the iphone smartphone overseas, different sim card options and how to connect to a growing collection of bluetooth speakers. No sim card installed error in iphone 3g ask different. Perfect as a handy spare and replacement sim card tray.
Or ask how to get a new sim card if your iphone didnt come with one. Remove or switch the sim card in your iphone or ipad. If you insert a new sim card into your iphone or ipad, you need to download the carrier settings for your new carrier. Im currently looking to purchase an iphone 3gs online, and i was wondering if i could activate the 3gs with my current sim card now. Activate iphone 4, iphone 3gs and iphone 3g without. You also cannot back up data to or read data from the iphone s sim. Blastcase nano to micronormal sim card adapter for apple iphone 5 4s 4g 3gs 3g. In its current state, the sim from a 3gs will not fit into an iphone 4 because it. How to activateuse iphone 3g and 3gs with gophone sim. Update your carrier settings on your iphone or ipad.
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