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Does the iPhone 3GS have a SIM card?
Apple includes a “SIM eject tool” with the iPhone 3G. Insert your SIM eject tool or a paper clip into the hole next to the headphone jack. Press down on the tool until the SIM card tray pops out.
How do you turn on an old iPhone 3GS?
Follow these easy instructions to turn your mobile phone on and off. Remember you need to insert your SIM into your mobile phone before you turn it on.
- Tap and hold On/Off until your mobile phone is turned on.
- Drag the arrow right.
- If required, tap Unlock.
- If required, key in your PIN and tap OK.
What happens to old iPhone when you upgrade?
So, what happens to your older iPhones? Reputable recyclers inspect the phone to see if the iPhone can be refurbished or reused. If the condition is good, the iPhone gets ready to be sold as a refurbished iPhone in the secondary market. Apple itself sells certified refurbished iPhones with a warranty on its platform.
Can you use an iPhone 3G on T-Mobile?
If you want to use an iPhone on T-Mobile in the USA and you don’t want to wait for it to be released (if ever), you’ll need to jailbreak and unlock the iPhone and use T-Mobile specific carrier settings. Here is a walkthrough that should work for iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 (which you can buy without contract):
How do I set up my iPhone with T-Mobile?
Once a T-Mobile SIM card is placed into your iPhone or iPad, it should automatically install the latest Carrier Update. This will configure your device to connect to the T-Mobile network. Use the T-Mobile Internet and MMS settings: Apple iPhone page to manually set up your device if you have trouble installing the Carrier update.
Can a T-Mobile iPhone work on a Sprint phone?
Assistance with unlocking your non T-Mobile iPhone or iPad cannot be provided for non T-Mobile devices. Sprint iPhones may be difficult to unlock and may not work on T-Mobile’s network.
Where can I get a T Mobile SIM card?
For iPads, see Apple.com for the correct SIM card. Set up and configure your device to work on the T-Mobile network. See First use configuration and device activation: iPhone for steps. Once a T-Mobile SIM card is placed into your iPhone or iPad, it should automatically install the latest Carrier Update.