What Can You Do With An IPhone 3G?

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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 might be more problematic on account of its minuscule CPU and memory.

Is an 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 phone 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 you still use an iPhone 3G in 2020?

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.

What can I do with my old iPhone 3GS?


Contact Apple

via its recycling policy page and see what your old handset is worth. If you've got an original iPhone, iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS, Apple will still recycle the device for you but doesn't offer any money, and you need to take it into an Apple Store.

What was special about the iPhone 3G?

iPhone 3G

gives users ever faster access to the Internet and email over their cellular network

with quad-band GSM and tri-band HSDPA for voice and data connectivity around the world. iPhone 3G supports Wi-Fi, 3G and EDGE networks and automatically switches between them to ensure the fastest possible download speeds.

Does original iPhone still work?


Apple has discontinued the original iPhone

, and it can no longer support updated operating systems. But it appears some people don't like change (or spending hundreds of dollars a year for a new phone). As of 2015, about 0.1% of iPhone users still used the original or second model, Time reported.

When did iPhone 3G come out?

SAN ANTONIO and SAN FRANCISCO—June 9, 2008—AT&T and Apple® today announced that the innovative iPhoneTM 3G will be available in the US on July 11.

Will old iPhones be worth anything?

If you kept your old device but tossed the box, your phone is likely worth a lot less. Used original iPhones without a box

generally sold for $30 to $60

on eBay.

How much is an iPhone 12?

The

$799

iPhone 12 is the standard model with a 6.1-inch screen and dual camera, while the new $699 iPhone 12 Mini has a smaller, 5.4-inch screen. The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max cost $999 and $1,099 respectively, and come with triple-lens cameras and premium designs.

What should I do with an old iPhone?

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

How much did the iPhone 3GS cost when it was released?

History. On July 11, 2008, Apple released the iPhone 3G across twenty-two countries in two storage options, 8GB and 16GB. The 16GB model was produced in either black or white. It was sold for a suggested retail price of

$199 (US) for the 8GB model and $299 (US) for the 16GB model

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Can old Iphones be used as ipods?

To get started using an old iPhone as an iPod Touch,

insert a SIM card into the phone

— be sure the card is from the same wireless carrier that the phone uses. Connect the iPhone to an Internet-enabled computer with iTunes. The program will activate the iPhone, letting you use it as an iPod Touch.

Does iPhone 3G have Bluetooth?

While the original iPhone is stuck with monaural Bluetooth telephone calling support, the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S

gain stereo Bluetooth streaming and control capabilities with A2DP

, a widely used Bluetooth protocol that instantly expands the universe of wireless accessories that users can choose from.

Can iPhone 12 connect to 3G?

The new iPhone 12

models still support 3G

but they removed the option to only use 3G.

Did the first iPhone have 3G?

iPhone (front view) Units sold 6.1 million Predecessor Apple Newton, Motorola Rokr E1 Successor iPhone 3G Related iPad, iPod Touch (comparison)

How many iphones 4 have been sold?


1.7 million iPhone 4

models were sold in its first three days of availability.

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.