Can you use an iPhone 3GS today?
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Can you use an iPhone 3GS today?
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 an 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 iOS can iPhone 3GS go up to?
iPhone 3GS
| Black iPhone 3GS | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 135 g (4.8 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: iPhone OS 3.0 Last: iOS 6.1.6, released February 21, 2014 |
| System on chip | Samsung S5PC100 |
| CPU | 600 MHz ARM Cortex-A8 |
How can I update my iPhone 3GS to iOS 10?
Update iPhone or iPad software
- Plug your device in to power and connect to Wi-Fi.
- Tap Settings, then General.
- Tap Software Update, then Download and Install.
- Tap Install.
- To learn more, visit Apple Support: Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Does iPhone 3G have Bluetooth?
The iPhone 3G is model number A1241 and the China-only iPhone 3G that does not have Wi-Fi is model number A1324. Both models include support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 (2.0 for the original and 2.0+EDR for the 3G).
Is my iPhone 3 worth anything?
Although newer iPhones get substantial value (iPhone 4S + 64GB AT 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.
When was the iPhone 3GS discontinued?
2012
The iPhone 3GS was discontinued back in 2012, and it only runs iOS 6. As a result, many apps (and even iMessages) won’t work on the phone.
Is the iPhone 3 worth anything?
What is the latest iOS version for iPhone 3?
iPhone OS 3
| Latest release | 3.2.2 (7B500) / August 11, 2010 |
| Update method | iTunes through a computer |
| Package manager | App Store |
| Platforms | iPhone iPhone (1st generation) iPhone 3G iPhone 3GS iPod Touch iPod touch (1st generation) iPod touch (2nd generation) iPod touch (3rd generation) iPad iPad (1st generation) |
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Is iPhone a 3G or 4G?
Here’s where things get easy: The iPhone 5 and all subsequent iPhone models are 4G phones. That’s because they all support 4G LTE networks. So, if you want to get 4G LTE for the fastest cellular data experience, pick up the latest iPhone.