We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage. White sim card tray holder for apple iphone 3g, 3gs. Now tonight all of the sudden it asked me to insert a sim card to activate it. Press down on the tool until the sim card tray pops out. I have an old 3gs on loan courtesy of my brother in law until the new one arrives so my question is will a sim adapter be ok to slot my tiny nano sim into one and then put it into the 3gs. I was unaware that it needed a sim card to complete the process and discovered that i didnt even have a sim card tray. How to activate iphone without sim card activation on itunes. The iphone 3gs has a black or white back, silver bezel and a black front. My iphone 3gs suddenly requires a sim car apple community.
This way she wont be able to use the phone and the phone wont try to connect to the network. Just pull sim tray out from the outside of iphone, no need to open iphone. Full tutorial showing you how to remove and insert the sim card for the iphone 3gs and 3g. Activate iphone 2g 3g 3gs 4g without sim card any version step by step on january 7, 20, in fixes, by ian ziyar if you dont have a sim card to activate your iphone and you need to skip this screen then follow the step by step video below to get your iphone up and running in no time. Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided. The iphone 3gs was first introduced with 16gb and 32gb of flash memory. If you get a new iphone and your old sim card wont fit, contact your carrier to move your account to the sim card that came with your iphone. No sim card installed and it was always on flight mode. All go search todays deals best sellers customer service find. The sim on the iphone cant be used to store contacts.
Nano, micro and mini sim cards can be adapted to use in your iphone 3gs, this. For example, you can activate an iphone without a sim card and use it just like you would use an ipod touch or an ipad. Why doesnt my jailbroken iphone recognize my sim card. No sim card installed error in iphone 3g ask different. Is it possible to use an iphone without a sim card as an ipod touch. Only other way i found to restore my ipod without a sim card involved jailbreaking it. The iphone 4 and 4s use a mircosim card which are smaller than standard sim cards and the iphone 5 uses a nanosim card which are smaller then microsim cards. The full sim is the size of a credit card, but the part that contains the important data can be popped out of the larger card and used in a phone. Sim cards are of three type standard, smaller, nano your iphone can only support small and nanosim card so make your to crop the sim to a given sizei. Feb 12, 20 hi there, i bought the used iphone 3gs at an unbeatable price from a former boss when his contract expired and he was offered with an iphone 4s. She gets locked sim messages popping up on her all the time. Get the best deals on sim trays for iphone 3gs when you shop the largest. For example, a sim tray from an iphone 6s will not fit in an iphone 7.
How to activate iphone 3gs without sim macrumors forums. You also cannot back up data to or read data from the iphone s sim. This kit will include the 3in1 sim sizes that fit all cell phones. A removal pin sold separately is required to eject the sim card tray. Nov 09, 2018 how to remove the sim card what you need to remove the sim card in your iphone or ipad the only thing you need in order to remove the sim card in your iphone or ipad is an apple sim card remover tool included in the box in some countries, especially when you buy an unlocked device or a small, bent paper clip. All iphone models with the exception of the iphone 4 cdma use sim cards, but the type and size varies significantly between models specifically, the iphone models use these sim card. Ive tried several techniques to recoverformat my iphone 3gs, but it just isnt working. How to remove the sim card in an iphone or ipad imore. Learn which size sim card your iphone or ipad uses apple. Ok ill be without my iphone 6 whilst it gets returned to apple, as am buying a 6 plus. Activate iphone 4, iphone 3gs and iphone 3g without. Insert hook only 2 mm into hole, get it to carefully catch, pull the sim tray out. Specifically, the iphone models use these sim card types. Get the best deals on sim trays for iphone 3gs when you shop the largest online selection at.
These ipad models have an embedded apple sim thats built into the ipad. Punch out your correct sim size when you receive your sim kit in the mail. Insert your sim eject tool or a paper clip into the hole next to the headphone jack. How to activate an iphone without a sim card unlockunit. How to remove sim card from iphone easy steps to remove sim card. Activation sim card is ideal for iphone 2g 3g 3gs 4. It is officially unlocked on apple servers, which means that even after updating the system or making a factory reset the device will stay unlocked. Sep 11, 2011 honestly, all i want is for this annoying locked sim message to go away.
Sim cards are small, removable smart cards used to store data like your mobile phone number, the phone company you use, your billing information and, in some cases, your address book data. The phone keeps popping up with a message saying, could not activate iphone, try connecting your iphone to itunes to activate it. This tray holds the sim card and is inserted on the side of the phone. Get the best deals on cell phone parts for iphone 3gs when you shop the largest online selection at. Ok, so ive been researching this for a while and ive found some answers, but not all. Remove or switch the sim card in your iphone or ipad. All these years i had my old 3gs iphone which i used for online banking, spotify etc. The iphone 4 and 4s use a mirco sim card which are smaller than standard sim cards and the iphone 5 uses a nano sim card which are smaller then micro sim cards. Use a sim pin for your iphone or ipad apple support. Activate activation standard sim card for apple iphone 2g 3g. This is a list of 6 bluetooth devices which are compatible with the iphone 3gs and links to articles on how. Last night, the touchscren on my samsung stopped working, so i need to put my sim card into the 3gs. When apple first hit the market with the iphone 4 everyone had to scramble to get themselves a microsim.
Both models include an accelerometer, proximity sensors, an ambient light sensor, agps, and a digital compass but the iphone 4 adds a threeaxis gyroscope for more 3d gaming options. It also is worth noting that the hole to push out the sim card is on the bottom of the original iphone, iphone 3g, and iphone 3gs and is on the right hand side toward the middle of the device for the gsmequipped iphone 4 as well as the iphone 4s and all subsequent models. Does the iphone 3g and 3gs use a fullsize sim card or a. All iphone models with the exception of the iphone 4 cdma use sim cards, but the type and size varies significantly between models. So, with your ipad, iphone or ipad mini, which sim size is for you.
I think i can just remove the sim card from the 3gs and turn off all settings for cellular network. If you cut or modify your sim card to fit a different device model, you might not be able to connect to cellular networks or access certain features using that device. There are three types of sims used in iphone models. Now weve explained a little about the three types of sim card available in. Oct 31, 2019 if you cut or modify your sim card to fit a different device model, you might not be able to connect to cellular networks or access certain features using that device. A nanosim card can work with the apple iphone 3gs simply by using a nano to mini sim card adapter. Damage to the sim tray or the device caused by a modified sim card isnt covered by apples hardware warranty. Some parts are more difficult to repair than others. You really need one activation sim card for your new iphone. The activation sim card can activate iphone 2g 3g 3gs 4, no matter locked by which network or carrier. Take very thin pin, use tweezers to bend the very tip into very small hook, that will still fit into sim tray hole.
Dont suggest a paper clip because we dont have any over here. Nano, micro and mini sim cards can be adapted to use in your iphone 3gs, this page highlights how to adapt each sim card to use in the iphone. Sherif hashim, the guy who found the exploit to unlock 05. Activating an iphone with a sim card is a very easy method but the activate iphone without sim card. How to remove and insert sim card iphone 3gs and 3g how.
Texting from my old 3gs iphone without a sim still shows my old phone number. Rear back cover housing with metal silver bezel frame for iphone 3g 3gs. This is a quick how to video on the no sim problem with the iphone 3g and 3gs the issue is quite. Apple includes a sim eject tool with the iphone 3g. A guide for using the the iphone smartphone overseas, different sim card options and how to connect to a growing collection of bluetooth speakers. Nowadays, cellphones can do more than just placing calls and sending texts, as you can use the rest of the features with ease, even though you dont have a number. The iphone 3gs requires a sim phone to be activated but theres a little hack that we used to do. Wir zeigen dir, welche simkarte du fur dein iphone benotigst. With the help of below tricks, you can active your iphone without sim and jailbreak.
How to convert old iphone 3gs to ipod tou apple community. How to remove and insert sim card iphone 3gs and 3g youtube. Ill assume it is a minisim, which is what the iphone 3gs takes. Perfect as a handy spare and replacement sim card tray. It is very useful to activate and unlock your iphone. If you dont have this tool, dont worry, an ordinary paperclip works just as well. Sim tray customs services and international tracking provided. Learn which size sim card your iphone or ipad uses apple support. I ordered the mini sim, but dont know if that was the right choice, and dont want to have to pay for another. For iphone 4, you have to cut the standard sim to micro sim card. Is there any way to transfer data from old phones sim card to iphone 4.
Then, every time you restart your device or remove the sim card, your sim card will automatically lock and youll see locked sim in the status bar. The iphone 3gs was the first iphone to include video recording capabilities. When you are purchasing a service plan, you will be required to purchase a sim kit. However we recommend using a sim card adapter kit for your apple iphone 3gs for around the same price as these include three different sized adapters which will adapt all sim card sizes for all phones making them the most cost effective and future proof product. Sim card ejector lebeila sim card removal tool sim card tray open eject pin remover for most smartphone, huawei, samsung, iphone 3g 3gs 4 4s 5 5c 5s 6 6 plus 6s 6s 7 8 plus 12pcsstainless steel 4. I want to give my old iphone 3gs to my daughter to play angry birds thats it. Ps please bookmark this page if you want to get back to this answer again. All iphones before iphone 4 use a normal sim card, the full sized type. Jun 24, 2019 sim is short for subscriber identity module. If there is anyone out there that would be able to help me out, that would be great. This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. The iphone 5 took it a step further with an even smaller nanosim.
Apple iphone 3gs black 3g 8 gb gsm smartphone sign in to comment. My sister recently got her upgrade to get an iphone 4, so she gave me her iphone 3gs. When the iphone is connected to itunes, it reads the phone and asks for a sim card, but doesnt read the sim cards. My sister and i dont know how to open up the iphone to put my sim card into it. Replace a bent or missing sim card tray for an iphone 3g or iphone 3gs. If you have a newer iphone i have a video showing you how to insert the sim card. To protect your sim card from others using it for phone calls or cellular data, you can use a sim pin. So my iphone ipod was out of commission and i started contemplating if i should just purchase a replacement.
Apple iphone 3g apple iphone 3gs black sim card tray holder. I wanted to put my sim card from my old phone into my iphone 3gs, so i could keep the plan, but do they even have one. Mar 17, 2012 for the best answers, search on this site gophone is not a type of sim. Hi there, i bought the used iphone 3gs at an unbeatable price from a former boss when his contract expired and he was offered with an iphone 4s. We sell iphone parts and well show you how to install them. So i take the sim card out and now shes getting messages saying she doesnt have one.
No sim card installed insert a valid sim with no pin lock to activate iphone. It is in emergency mode so please give me a solution if there is it happened when i am tried to update the from ios 4. The iphone 4 gsm uses a micro sim whereas the iphone 3gs uses a mini sim more commonly called simply a sim card, and the iphone 4 cdma has no sim card at all. Instead, all data that would be stored on the sim on other phones is stored in the iphone s main storage or in icloud along with your music, apps, and other data.
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