Activating the iphone 3gs

my iphone displays message
NO SIM CARD INSTALLED
insert a valid SIM with no PIN lock to activate iphone??

Have you tried putting another SIM into the iPhone?
Check out this Apple document -> Troubleshooting iPhone hardware
"No SIM installed" alert (GSM models only)
Remove the SIM card (micro-SIM on iPhone 4). Insert the SIM eject tool or the end of a small paper clip into the hole on the SIM tray. Press firmly and push it straight in until the tray pops out. See this document for more information.
Verify the SIM card is not damaged or dirty.
Reinstall the SIM card.
Turn the phone off and back on.
Wait approximately two minutes, then see if iPhone detects the SIM card and if it will register on the network.
If that doesn't work, try another SIM card, if possible, to see if it is detected.
Note: If you need to send your iPhone in for service or if you want to temporarily use a different phone, you may be able to use the SIM card inside your iPhone with another GSM phone.

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Is the iphone 3gs in the appstore still 50$?

Is the iphone 3gs in the appstore still 50$ and can you buy it without activating it?

As already provided, the 3GS is available via Apple's online store or via AT&T's online store in the U.S., which can be shipped within U.S. borders only. The $49 price is AT&T's subsidized or discounted price which requires signing a two year contract with AT&T before the iPhone is shipped. All that is confirmed and agreed to be the iPhone will be shipped to a billing address for AT&T that will be confirmed by AT&T along with a credit check if you are not an existing AT&T subscriber.

HT201263 can't activing me IPhone 3gs after restore following message showen in iTune We're sorry, we are unable to continue with your activation at this time.

Gents
i forgot my IPhone 3gs passcode , i done the restore thru ITune , restore was ok for 6.1, when i start to configure my device , i stuck on the activition step
I can't activing me IPhone 3gs after restore following message showen in iTune :
We're sorry, we are unable to continue with your activation at this time.
I done some internet seach , most of the stuff said use the RedSn0w uploadf following IPSW or something like that :
IPHONE2.1_6.0_10A403_restore.Ipsw
PS. if update the above , every reboot your Iphone device should reboot from same IPSW using computer for upload
your advise please how can i activite my Iphone back
apprecite your help
Knofal

Hi
i sure my sone done it , how can i resolve this please, is there way to activite it again
Thanks
KNOFAL

I can try to active my iphone 3gs but this massage displayed "We're sorry, we are unable to continue with your activation at this time" what can i do for it?

i can try to active my iphone 3gs but this massage displayed "We're sorry, we are unable to continue with your activation at this time" what can i do for it?

That's almost always because the phone was hacked to illegally unlock it.

HT4623 i cannot activating my iphone 3gs after update

i cannot activating my iphone 3gs after update?

That's because it was jailbroken, either now or in the past. We cannot provide support for jailbroken phones here.

HT3406 The instructions are not clear. I am still using the iPhone 3GS. I am considering switching to a different carrier. How will I use it as an iPod touch then?

The instructions are not clear. I am still using the iPhone 3GS. I am considering switching to a different carrier with a different phone. Can I continue to use my iPhone 3GS as an iPod touch?

Once you have activated your new phone, you old phone won't have cellular data.
Then restore your old phone using itunes, then sync your music to it.

Can you put the sim card in without the tray on the iPhone 3GS?

Can you put the sim card in without the tray on the iPhone 3GS?
I don't have the tray, I have ordered a new one but would like to still use my iphone for the next few weeks

Don't....wait until you get a tray...never a good idea to rig something up

How do I transfer all photos and music from my old iphone 3gs to new iphone 4s? I have a new laptop because the old one broke and so do not have non camera roll photos or music stored anywhere apart from the iphone 3gs and cannot update io5 on the iphone

How do I transfer all photos and music from my old iphone 3gs to new iphone 4s? I have a new laptop because the old one broke and so do not have non camera roll photos or music stored anywhere apart from the iphone 3gs and cannot update io5 on the iphone 3gs without erasibng everything. i need help!!!

Syncing to a new iTunes library or computer will erase your phone. Only if you back up manually before syncing, you can restore your device from that backup again. A manual backup does not include the sync process.
Do this:
Disable autosync in iTunes, connect your phone to your new computer and right click on it in the device list and choose backup. iTunes will backup your device without syncing.
Transfer your purchases the same way, choosing "transfer purchases" this time.
When you connect your phone for the first time, all media content will be erased. But you can restore your settings and app data from your manual backup afterwards.
Don't forget to set up at least one contact and event on your new computer to be able to merge calendars and contacts when you sync the iPhone for the first time.
Music is one way only, from the computer to your device, unless you bought the songs in itunes and transferred your purchases.
There is 3rd party software out there, but not supported by Apple, see this thread: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2013615&tstart=0
About backups and what's saved:iTunes: About iOS backups
How to back up and restore:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
How to download apps for free again:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
Saving other data is also described here. How to back up your data and set up as a new device

Is it possible to get the iPhone 3Gs from Malaysia

Hei,
Im a foreigner living in Malaysia, doing my degree. And i've been trying to buy an iPhone 3Gs from Maxis for such a long time but have failed,
They are saying that it is sold only for postpaid customers and only locals can become one.
The apple distributor here doesn't sell the product and only contracts it,
How am i going to get the iPhone 3Gs from Malaysia?
Thanks in advance for the response

no

HT4972 i have the iphone 3gs and ive dropped it a few times. when i press the home and lock button, it will not turn on, but when i plug it in, it says in big font IOS 6 and when i slide it open it says connect to itunes or emergency call. it wont turn on

i have the iphone 3gs and ive dropped it a few times. when i press the home and lock button, it will not turn on, but when i plug it in, it says in big font IOS 6 and when i slide it open it says connect to itunes or emergency call. it wont turn on when i plug it in to my pc. tips?

roush12345 wrote:
i ... it wont turn on when i plug it in to my pc.
Place the Device into Recovery mode... All data / Content will be Erased.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
Note on Recovery Mode.
You may need to try this More than Once...
Be sure to Follow ALL the Steps...
Once you have Recovered your Device...
Re-Sync your Content or Restore from the most recent Backup...
Restore from Backup
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766
But... if the Device has been Modified... this will Not necessarily work

HT201210 I have the Iphone 3gs and it said update required and i needed to connect to itunes so i did al that and now everytime i go to restore everything it just says error and then i have to do it again?whats wrong with it?

I have the Iphone 3gs and it said update required and i needed to connect to itunes so i did al that and now everytime i go to restore everything it just says error and then i have to do it again?whats wrong with it?

Are you getting an error message number with your error message? If so, what number are you getting?

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i have the iphone 3gs and the update ios6 but for some reason i can not send or recieve pictures from ppl that don't have the iphone or dont have the newest update what can i do to fix it!

Try to do basic troubleshooting, but 9/10 that is actually a service provider issue.

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In iOS 5 on the iphone 3gs, how does one disable voice control, not voice dailing. I have never wanted or used voice control please help me disable it.

In iOS 5 on the iphone 3gs, how does one disable voice control, not voice dailing. I have never wanted or used voice control please help me disable it.

are you talking about voiceover where the phone is reading things out loud to you? you have to double tap things in voiceover in order to select them. you'll need to go to settings > general > accessibility > and turn off voiceover there

Issues downloading the 5.0 software for the iPhone 3GS. Any suggestions?

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Disable your firewall/security software.
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