This guide will show you how to switch between 3g and 4g if you experience problems in the network. Youll also be getting in on the ground floor of the exciting new world of thirdparty software written for the iphone. Theres an iphone remote control app for the video player available. Heres a list of my favorite 8 free games for the iphone. Find apps compatible with old ios versionsdevices iphone. I have recently bought an iphone 5 from tmobile and before that i had a 3gs. Jul 10, 2008 the 5 real reasons to avoid iphone 3g. Having an old device that doesnt run the latest versions of the software is bad enough, but not being able to even give the new stuff a try is a real pain in the neck. No more updates for the iphone 3g will be forthcoming.
Connect your device to your mac or pc using the connection cable 2. However, the phone had access to a decreasing proportion of new features with each update as its hardware became superseded by later models. I have everything else working, but cant get 3g working. However, apple no longer makes available the osx that supports and grants access to an iphone 3g through itunes. No wonder you must already be having that version of ios so the phone says it is up to date, however the apps are not downloading and installing as those particular apps requires minimum ios 5 as mentioned by you.
Use the wallet app to apply for, manage, and use apple card. If you are an owner of the 16gb iphone 6, that fact alone might make it worth keeping your old device around. Pay with your iphone using touch id in stores, within apps, and on the web. Apple recommends you ditch your old iphone hardware for a new one and replace the old software with new releases, and app developers too, demand you upgrade your apps for security reasons.
I know that this device is old and outdated, which is why i thought that iphone 3gs forum was a good place to post looking for informed answers while reducing the risk of iphone 5 and 6 users who might only reply to snarkily tell me to get a new phone, i just didnt consider that it would take this turn. Jun 08, 2010 if you were waiting to get in cue for the official seeding of itunes 9. Switch between 3g4g apple iphone 6s ios 11 device guides. The iphone 3g is a smartphone designed and marketed by apple inc it is the second generation of iphone, successor to the original iphone, and was introduced on june 9, 2008, at the wwdc 2008 at the moscone center in san francisco, united states the iphone 3g is internally similar to its predecessor, but included several new hardware features, such as gps, 3g data and triband umtshsdpa. The man at the counter transferred everything to my old iphone, and along with it, came ios 7. Since you can transfer files over wifi, you can even send files to your new iphone from your old one, and vice versa. May 16, 20 btw just realised that you are using iphone 3g for which the os can go upto as far as ios 4. So i wanna go back to experience the lost speed with my iphone. May 15, 2020 if you see your iphone, ipad, or ipod under usb device tree, get the latest macos or install the latest updates. For compatibility and other reasons, old apps stop working in both old and new iphone firmware. Sep 01, 2015 the iphone 3g improves on the original iphone s audio quality, offers access to a faster data network, and sports builtin gps functionality. If you remember, ios 6 does not work on old iphone 3g 2g and ipod touches.
The 5 wasnt working properly, so i took it back to tmobile to get my 3gs back again. If you have the iphone 3g, download the firmwares from 3g iphone list. This package provides the installation files for apple iphone 3g iphone 1,2 firmware ios 4. Jan 29, 2016 this package provides the installation files for apple iphone 3g iphone 1,2 firmware ios 4. If your computer doesnt recognize your iphone, ipad, or. If you see your iphone, ipad, or ipod under usb device tree, get the latest macos or install the latest updates.
The iphone 3g came preloaded with the latest version of ios and continued to receive updates to its software for over two years, with major iterations released on an annual basis. Rated ip67 maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes under iec standard 60529. May 05, 2020 if a message says that an update is available, tap install now. Plenty of us have old iphones sat in drawers that could be repurposed for all kinds of things, but chances are theyve not got ios 6 on them,let alone ios 7. If youre not sure which firmware file to download for your iphone, then check the post which will help you identify which firmware file to download based on your iphone s model. The iphone can function as a remote for many types of software, including one of our favorite video players, vlc media player. Install ios 5 on your iphone 2g 3g or old ipod touch using whited00r, no jailbreak required. We have found a few exclusive links that will get you to download itunes 9. Seven ways to reuse and get creative with your old iphone. Apple is officially leaving the iphone 3g behind to run ios 4. Nov 30, 2010 many many people are stuck in recovery mode so i made this video to help you fix your bricked iphone. However, apple no longer makes available the osx that supports and grants access to an iphone 3g. Jan 09, 2015 the alarm app that i found to work on ios 3.
Did you sell it, or find a creative way to get a few more years of use out of it. How to update restore your iphone ipadipod using the downloaded ipsw file. Ive kept the old iphone 3g, though, and suspect it has thousands of pictures on it that need to be removed from the phone and backed up on my cloud, my laptop, and an external hard drive. A bionic is the fastest chip ever in a smartphone, period. Youtube app shutting down on old iphones, ipads, apple tv. Apr 15, 2016 find apps compatible with old ios versionsdevices iphone 2g 3g 3gs4, ipod touch 1234, ipad 1 ipodhacks142.
Find apps compatible with old ios versionsdevices iphone 2g 3g 3gs4, ipod touch 1234, ipad 1 ipodhacks142. If youre not sure which firmware file to download for your iphone, then check the post which will help you identify which firmware file to download based on your iphones model. The steps differ depending on if you downloaded itunes from the microsoft store or from apple. Of course, there are other options available to you that utilise the onboard hardware of your old iphone. Update your iphone, ipad, or ipod touch apple support. Plug your device into power and connect to the internet with wifi go to settings general, then tap software update. Jul 11, 2008 apples numbers on the iphone 3g s battery life peg it at 10 5 hours talk on gsm 3g respectively, 5 hours 3g data, 6 hours wifi, 24 hours music and 7 hours video.
If you dont see your device or still need help, contact apple support. Revamped version of the iphone 3g with faster processing speeds. Jul 02, 2009 the reason i asked is because at rogers wireless up here in canada, the 16gb iphone 3g, the old one is 249. Apples numbers on the iphone 3g s battery life peg it at 10 5 hours talk on gsm 3g respectively, 5 hours 3g data, 6 hours wifi, 24 hours music and 7 hours video. Install ios 5 on your iphone 2g3g or old ipod touch using. Not only does it work on this old iphone, but its free, as you can tell from the title. Sep 18, 2014 now that we know ios 8 cannot be installed on old iphones like iphone 3gs4, our next task is to wait for something magical to happen. I know that this device is old and outdated, which is why i thought that iphone 3gs forum was a good place to post looking for informed answers while reducing the risk of iphone 5 and 6 users who might only reply to snarkily tell me to get a new phone, i.
So if you have the original iphone, download firmware from the 2g iphone list. Thats exactly what i missed to experience with my 3g. If a message asks to temporarily remove apps because the software needs more space for the update, tap continue or cancel. Many many people are stuck in recovery mode so i made this video to help you fix your bricked iphone. It is actually a catchup game for everyone involved. It wont capture video, and ive lost countless youtube hits by. Find apps compatible with old ios versionsdevices iphone 2g.
If you need or want to downgrade your firmware on your iphone you can get them here. So everything feels fluid, whether youre launching apps, playing the latest games, or exploring new ways to work and play with augmented reality. And all of them will work with the iphone 3g or the original iphone which i call the iphone classic. The old iphone s software can take a photo and email it or send it to a mobileme gallery, but the camera itself is relatively weak. Lastly if you have the iphone 3g s, download the firmware from the 3gs iphone list. The iphone 3g improves on the original iphone s audio quality, offers access to a faster data network, and sports builtin gps functionality. Developers must pay a tax to apple, who becomes the sole authority over what can and cant be on everyones phones. Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously. Network unlock for an iphone 3g doesnt use a code or unlocking sequence. I have been iven an iphone 3g, after getting it unlocked, i had to do a software update to be able to download apps etc so i finally figured out how to update this but i tnes wont allow me to connect to the update server. And business users will appreciate the iphone s new exchange syncing features. Later, ios or ipados will reinstall apps that it removed. Btw just realised that you are using iphone 3g for which the os can go upto as far as ios 4.
Waiting in line for gadgets has gotten tiresome and cliche, but a group of activists called waiting for apples has squeezed one last little bit of novelty. Repair of this device is similar to the 3g, and requires simple screwdrivers and prying tools. After i activate my iphone 3g, will i be able to sync all the settings from my old iphone onto it. Below are the direct links for the ios firmware updates that have been released for the iphone by apple so far. This is also your chance to be extra crafty like gadget lab editor michael calore, i velcrod my iphone 3g to the wall in the kitchen and miniplugged it into an old jbl sound donut. How to install old version apps in iphone 3g and 3gs using. Can old iphones like iphone 43gs get ios 8 firmware. Model a3 16 or 32 gb capacity black or white plastic back.
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