Dec 28, 2011 can i use a handmedown iphone without a data plan. Dont listen to anyone who says it isnt usable in 2019, it most certainly is. This causes a problem for users with older phones because most apps currently require ios 4. The iphone 3gs, codenamed n88, and model number iphone 2,1, was the third iphone, but the second generation. By daniel eran dilger monday, september 24, 2012, 01. Still using an iphone 3g after four years engadget. Verizon blocking older iphone activations, only supporting. Feb 01, 2010 apples new ipad tablet is essentially a larger formfactor iphone 3gs or ipod touch g3 which leverages both the bigger, 1024x768 screen and an updated iphone 3. Jun 29, 2016 happy anniversary to the original iphone here are people who still use it. Jan 22, 2020 however, there are still plenty of games out there in the app store which will work just fine. Down the line, its likely that they may stop working entirely. In this edition of ask maggie, i help one reader figure out if she can give her old iphone to her daughter without subscribing to a data plan. Click to viewthe iphone 3g may be here, but what were really excited about is the iphone 2. How to install old apps on older iphones iphone 2g3g.
The cellular radio, however, received a significant update to support 3g umtshspa networks. With a contract i believe it doesnt cost anything at all, im not sure though. Apple has launched its app store and theres a bunch of great iphone apps to download for your iphone. Jun 29, 2017 because my iphone 2g was factory reset when i got it, and then updated to the highest version of ios it supports ios 3. I dont want to upgrade because the service providers monthly charge for newer iphones is more than double what i pay now. Anyone out there still using an original iphone, or an iphone 3. Heres a list of my favorite 8 free games for the iphone. Hi, i have a 3gs iphone with 16 gb of memory and am happy with it. Learn how to activate, set up and use your apple iphone 4 with our faqs, howto guides and videos. Since the iphone 5 cant update to ios 11, some of the most cuttingedge apps wont run perfectly on it. This method works for the iphone 2g to iphone 4 running ios. 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. On the surface, they were obvious even before jobs bulleted them on stage 3g, enterprise, thirdparty apps, more countries, and more affordable.
Jun 24, 2015 the software changes came as part of iphone os 2. I bought two iphone 3gs phones long time ago used through they still work great. Apps optimized for 4inch screens iphone 5, 5c and 5s, ipod touch 5th and 6th generation additional notes this article corresponds to our other article, finding macos apps compatible with older macs, but this one is for ios devices ipad, iphone and ipod touch. My daughter was still using my handmedown for awhile, still. If you cant make or receive calls on your iphone apple support. Anyone out there still using an original iphone, or an. You can start a work project on ipad or iphone and finish it on mac. Happy anniversary to the original iphone here are people who still use it. Airpods 2 airpods pro apple car apple deals apple glasses apple pay apple pro display xdr apple stores apple tv apple watch carplay homepod imac imac pro ios.
Most apps still work on the 3gs iphone, but alot of new ones done. Comparatively, the iphone didnt support 3g, it didnt support multitasking, it didnt. Stop updating the apps long time ago since im only using ibooks. Find iphone, ipad and ipod apps compatible with ios 7. Jun 23, 2009 according to the pc world test centers battery life tests, the iphone 3gs had an average talk time 6 hours and 12 minutesonly 34 minutes longer than the iphone 3g. I am still using a 3gs my first iphone sitting in a logitech rechargeable speaker s715i for listening to web radio. What its like to use the original iphone in 2017 mashable. That design decision is still hotly debated to this day, but it did serve to. I unlocked my wifes old iphone 3g, thinking that ill give it more life and finally join the smartphone world, only to find that almost all the apps in apples app store have been upgraded to ios 4. This article focuses on apps whose latest version is still compatible with various ios versions. Though most of the downloaded apps and games are gonna work just fine, i still gotta let you know that the. 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. Tips to fix the issue youve tried your best to fix the 4g 3g lte not working issues on your iphone or ipad.
Sep 23, 2019 go to settings cellular cellular data options enable lte and turn off enable lte, 4g, or 3g this option will depend on your carrier and device model. If i jailbreak my new 3g iphone can i still use itunes and the apps store. How to install old apps on older iphones iphone 2g3g3gs4. Weve put together everything you need to know if youre considering using an iphone 4s in this day and age. Finding ios apps compatible with older devices apple club. Whatsapp to pull support for older iphones from next year. At wwdc 2008 on june 9, after finalizing the details of the upcoming app store, and summing up the original iphone s achievements, the late steve jobs dove into the next challenges apple had to face, the next mountain they had to climb. And all of them will work with the iphone 3g or the original iphone which i call the iphone classic. Because my iphone 2g was factory reset when i got it, and then updated to the highest version of ios it supports ios 3. Find out about features and how to troubleshoot issues. The iphone 3g and ipod touch 2nd generation cannot update beyond ios 4. My daughter was still using my handmedown for awhile, still have it in my drawer for a rainy day. I understand that it, along with the original iphone, wowed you, however, being wowed does not equate to having a capable device. Jan 04, 2017 does the original iphone still work in 2017.
But there are people out there still using phones from. If i jailbreak my new 3g iphone can i still use itunes and. I still have my old trusty iphone 3gs i use it for games still working. I found a company that will let me get only phone service instead of the data package the regular phone companies sell. Does the original iphone still work ten years later. Using an online banking app or your citys transit app will really open up your world. Fire up the app and search in the search box for the name of your application. The company is ending support for its youtube app on many devices manufactured before. Installing unsupported applications on iphone 3g and 2g.
Top 5 must have iphone 3g apps via the app store iphone in. Best games for old iphones best games for iphone 3gs, 4. Get more help if you still cant make or receive calls, restore your iphone as new. Jul 18, 2018 this move by verizon will obviously not affect users with the latest iphone models, but it does throw a wrench in the plans of those who purchase older iphone models as firsttime devices for kids.
The limits of using an iphone 4 no more ios updates. And all of them will work with the iphone 3g or the. All apps compatible with these devices the iphone 3g and ipod touch 2nd generation cannot update beyond ios 4. Instead of succumbing to iphone fever every time apple announces a new version of the device, freelance journalist robert falck is still using an iphone 3g. This move by verizon will obviously not affect users with the latest iphone models, but it does throw a wrench in the plans of those who purchase older iphone. Apple tried to fill that gap by promoting web apps, but in 2007 html apps werent. This includes functional apps like those for banking and transportation. The iphones app store has over 500 applications that are available to iphone 3g users. So that was the last thing and trick that can be applied when your iphone is connected to wifi but no internet is working and by trying all the tips and tricks if still the problem remains there then you better consult an apple store in your vicinity and discuss your problem with them. How to install older versions of ios apps on an old iphone. All apple devices are instantly familiar, come with many of the same builtin features and apps, and work together to help you be more efficient. The app store is still very much a work in progress one thing i expected to see more of were locationbased programs that take advantage of the.
My 4 still runs great and is at home as a backup should anything happen to my. I made the video above you dont want to read the following chapter book even though the iphone 4s has been out for a. Users with older iphones can now download legacy versions of apps that no longer support their device. There are lots of paid applications but there are a bunch that are free. The iphone 3gs, in point of fact, runs the latest available version of ios 6. Apples app store has a huge number of apps and the iphone 4 might be the perfect way to introduce yourself to the basics. Ok, i know this isnt a fixit type question, but i think it fits in with the general philosophy. The iphone 3g, codenamed n82 and model number iphone1,2, had the same 3. Apps as we know them today were still a twinkle in steve jobs.
The 20 best applications available from the new iphone. As you see you still could use this phone for some sp. May 16, 20 btw just realised that you are using iphone 3g for which the os can go upto as far as ios 4. Confusing, perhaps, especially since it sported an almost identical design to the previous years iphone 3g, but it turns out apple cares more about the guts than the skin. There are still apps in there which will run on a 3g, but they will not be easy to find. This method works for the iphone 2g to iphone 4 running ios 11. Still, the original iphone is still a surprisingly workable piece of tech today, and theres no denying that it is among one of the most important consumer products ever made. While that has been a welcome change over the past few months with the decision to allow data streaming iphone apps like slingplayer mobile and voip iphone apps to work over 3g. I bought a 5s this year and would like to hold onto it for at least 3 or 4 before upgrading. Take a look at our guides for the iphone 4, iphone 5 and iphone 6 as well if youre thinking about either of those phones.
However, while the likes of the iphone 3gs and iphone 4 cant quite provide the same processing power as recent iterations of the iphone, there are still quite a few games that run well on older. How to jailbreak and unlock iphone 3g3gs using redsn0w. In many ways, the second iphone, the 3g, is the one that really became what modern smartphones are all about and yes, i purchased. Btw, the 3gs wasnt the first iphone it was my first iphone, and i was late to the party in my circles liked my nokia e71, and bit the bullet on the 3gs early in my contract. While our top iphone apps were tough to choose the first time around, the task is. Mac, it still wouldnt work or sync to the device but now if i went on the 3gs to the app store, i would get the option since i already got the app to receive an older version, thats also if the developer supports older versions. We still have some iphone applications and high definition youtube videos that dont work over 3g, which means users can use or watch them only over wifi. It will again ask if you really want to use the ipad. You dont have to pay a dime to get these awesome applications. Not a bad choice for music if you are planning to use the iphone 6 primarily for music, then it wont. Jun 29, 2017 i left that up to my buddy at work, the kind of nerd happy to pitch a tent on the sidewalk to snag a brand spanking new iphone. My3g jailbreak app enables 3g for wifi only iphone apps. Optional if you read the warning above and still want to unlock your iphone 3g or newer iphone 3gs, choose install ipad baseband. Btw just realised that you are using iphone 3g for which the os can go upto as far as ios 4.
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