4.3.3 **LOCKED* Rogers iPhone 3GS, updated + restored to 4.3.5 with Rogers SIM in, "SIM card not supported"...
Hey guys....
I just recently encountered a strange issue which no makes sense.
I have a 16GB Black iPhone 3GS **LOCKED** to Rogers, never been unlocked, was given to me by Apple as a replacement.
It was on 4.3.3 and was getting a little slow so I decided to do an update + restore to 4.3.5.
After the restore and update, iTunes gave me the "the SIM card inserted into this phone does not appear to be supported" error... so I can't get past the emergency call screen.
I tried restoring in DFU and with diff comps PLUS diff Rogers SIM cards and no dice.
Also tried restoring with/without SIM card in during restore.
Any ideas on how this has happened and how I can fix it?
It's no longer under warranty so I know I can't go to the Genius Bar, even though technically it's their faulty phone...
I would still take it to the Genius Bar and see what they say. Worst case scenario, since it's out of warranty, they'll offer you an out of warranty exchange, which will roughly be 200 Canadian dollars.
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