What Can I Do With My Old IPhone 3?

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  • Sell or donate it.
  • Make it a dedicated music player.
  • Turn it into a kid's entertainment device.
  • Make it an Apple TV remote.
  • Make it a permanent car, bike, or kitchen fixture.
  • Use it as a baby monitor.
  • Turn it into your bedside buddy.

Is iPhone 3g worth anything?

Although newer iPhones get substantial value (iPhone 4S + 64GB AT&T is up to $150 today),

iPhone 3 and 3GS are rapidly becoming worthless in the

US. Your is may still be worth money in a rebate or gift cart in USA if you exchange it as part of a phone purchase.

Can iPhone 3G still be used?

Can You Even Use The iPhone 3GS In 2020?

Yes

, of course, you could. So long as you had a battery that had power left in it, the iPhone 3GS would turn on and work. However, actually running the phone might be more problematic on account of its minuscule CPU and memory.

Can the original iPhone still be used?


Apple has discontinued the original iPhone

, and it can no longer support updated operating systems. … As of 2015, about 0.1% of iPhone users still used the original or second model, Time reported.

Can I still use my old phone after upgrade?


You can certainly keep your old and put them to use

. When I upgrade my phones, I'll probably replace my crumbling iPhone 4S as my nightly reader with my comparably new Samsung S4. You can also keep and re-carrier your old phones.

What to do with your old iPhone when you upgrade?

  1. Pass It On.
  2. Make It an iPod Touch.
  3. Turn It Into a Security Camera.
  4. Use It as an Apple TV Remote.
  5. Recycle It.
  6. Sell It.

What's the oldest iPhone that still works?

The

iPhone 6S, 6S Plus, and first-generation iPhone SE

, which all shipped with iOS 9, will be among the oldest devices to receive the OS update. Six years is an awfully long life span for a mobile device, and certainly puts the 6S in the running for the longest supported phone to date.

Does the iPhone 1 exist?

iPhone (front view) Generation 1st Model A1203 First released June 29, 2007 Discontinued July 15, 2008

How much is an iPhone 12?

iPhone 12 model 64GB 128GB iPhone 12 Mini (carrier model) $699 $749 iPhone 12 Mini (SIM-free from Apple) $729 $779 iPhone 12 (carrier model)

$799


$849
iPhone 12 (SIM-free from Apple) $829 $879

What do I do with my old phone after activating it?

Activate it:

Pass it on or use it as an emergency phone

. Give it away: Plenty of charitable organizations would love to have it. Sell it: Make a few bucks if it still has some life. Recycle it: Find a reputable recycler.

Should I keep my old phone or trade it in?

The bottom line is this: Regardless of your situation,

it's always a better idea to sell your phone than it is to use a carrier trade-in program

. If you're switching to a new carrier and you want to trade in a phone to use the credit toward your new purchase, don't. Sell the phone privately or to a buyback service.

What do you do with old Iphones that don't work?

If your old iPhone doesn't work well, consider

recycling it

. You can also try to sell it on eBay. Someone who wants to scrap it for spare parts might buy it, but if it's not functional, you might not get much money for it.

Will erasing my old iPhone affect my new one?


Erasing the old device will not affect the new one

. That is necessary for you to be able to wipe the device.

Are old iPhones worth anything?

Apple's iPhone Trade-In


Apple pays top dollar only for absolutely pristine phones

. At the time of writing, an iPhone 12 in good condition will get you $530, while an iPhone 11 can go for up to $340. The other option is to trade-in for a discount on a new phone.

How do I activate an old iPhone?

  1. Insert the SIM card in your iPhone using the SIM card tray eject pin. Dave Johnson/Business Insider.
  2. Configure your Wi-Fi network – or you can do that later and just activate over the cellular network. …
  3. Choose how you want to restore data to your iPhone (or just set it up as a new device).

Is Apple shutting down iPhone 6 2021?

So the question is, when will Apple stop supporting iPhone 6s? The iPhone 6s features a 2GB RAM, which should pose no hindrance in handling the latest iOS 13 update. However, all iPhones have the privilege of enjoying 5 iOS updates in their lifetime. … That means

by 2021

; Apple will no longer support the iPhone 6s.

Charlene Dyck
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Charlene Dyck
Charlene is a software developer and technology expert with a degree in computer science. She has worked for major tech companies and has a keen understanding of how computers and electronics work. Sarah is also an advocate for digital privacy and security.