Do my Iphone 3gs is new or refurb : S no: QR23107F3NR
Do my Iphone 3gs is new or refurb : S no: QR23107F3NR. Where can i find it ?
If you call AppleCare, they can look up the phone in the system and tell you the phone's original purchase date
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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 -
Problem tranferring old iPhone 3GS (ios 6.1.6) to new iPhone 5S (ios 8.1.2) through iTunes on my iMac computer (OSX 10.5.8) . I have backed up the 3GS this way since purchase of 3GS. The computer does not seem to recognize the 5S is there -- no setup assist is appearing on screen. Any ideas welcome.
this may not be your problem my according to the tech specs on apple.com the 5s requires:
Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:
Mac: OS X v10.6.8 or later
PC: Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
iTunes 11.1 or later (free download -
How to transfer stuff from Iphone 3gs to new laptop....
I had an old laptop with all the same info as on my Iphone 3gs. That laptop crashed so I got a new one. I wanT to transfer stuff from my Iphone to the laptop itself. Only I don't know how to do that. It's a windows 7 laptop. Thanks to all. Cheerio!
The music and picture sync is one way - computer to iphone. the only exception is itunes purchases. the iphone is not a backup/storage device.
it has always been very basic to always maintain a backup copy of your computer for just such an occasion.
Use your backup copy of your old computer to put everything back.
If for some reason you have failed to maintain a backup copy ( not good), then you can transfer itunes purchases from your iphone. Without syncing: File>Transfer Purchases
Your synced pics will be deleted. They are reduced in resolution when synced to iphone. you can e-mail them to yourself, but they will never be of the original resolution again.
Also, if you sync contacts and calendars to a blank computer, then they will be erased as well. Another reason that backups are critical.
You can enter one uniques contact and calendar entry in the new computer. When you first sync you should get the option to merge the data.
After all of this make a backup and maintain it always.
If you do as Eric suggests you may lose everything. So be careful. If you just sync to the new computer, everything will be erased and replaced with content from the new computer. -
Transfering All Data from Iphone 3GS to new PC
Dear Customer Support Team,
I'm a proud owner of Iphone 3GS. Recently, My Computer has been crashed destroying all the Data in my Hard drive and therefore I have changed my PC Harddrive.
I have installed the new Itunes into my PC. But, I'm affraid that i will loose all the datas on my Iphone during Sync with Itunes.
Can you please let me know step by step how to proceed without loosing my valuable datas in my Iphone and transfer onto my PC using I Tunes.
Please advise.
Have a pleasant day and Thanks for the help.
With Best regards,
VJHi VJ and welcome to the Forums,
First, as you will log in with your Apple Store account in iTunes, although you have been syncing with a different computer, you can add/merge your contacts and photos. You can transfer as well your apps.
In regards to music files, you may use some third party software to recover them.
Don't forget to authorize with your account as the first step.
You can check this http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1202 (manually handling of information) -
I have an iphone 3gs - yes, an older iphone.
This morning apple had a msg that asked if I wanted to upgrade to the new ios 6.1 (?). I said yes. Now I can't use my phone. I've tried hitting the power and other buttons. I get a white apple on the screen. can't reset phone - doesn't work. what can I do besides take phone into Apple? This *****! I realize (now from reading internet) that my phone/system may be uncompatible. Help!I have a 3GS (a true classic design!) and have upgraded it to 6.1 today. The process did not go without a glitch - it took a few attempts to get the app's to sync but after detecting the ones causing an issue and deleting them it works - so far! I have had issues about 50% of the numerous times a new OS is uploaded to this phone and always take the new OS with trepidation. But at least you know there is a 3GS with 6.1 working OK.
I suggest you do a fresh restart to the phone several times - without it being connected to the computer - to see if it gets its act together and starts. I think it will. Hold down the top 'power' button and front round control button until it shuts down - goes blank and dead. Then press the top power button to re-activate - reboot - it.
If that does not work then plug into your itunes computer, navigate in iTunes to see your iPhone and hopefully you will be able to sync it or at least 'restore iPhone' from the 'summary' tab.
If you can not get onto the iphone perhaps you will still be able to sync if in iTunes by going - 'file' - 'devices' - 'sync iphone' or failing that try transfer purchases' and ultimately 'restore from back-up'.
I had technical problems with my old 3GS (suffered a failed wireless antenna) so I took it to an Apple Store and they issued me with a service-replacement/reconditioned phone for a very modest charge. So if worst come to the worst get a new phone that way! -
How can I best use my iPhone 3Gs in New Zealand?
How can I best use an iPhone while in New Zealand?
So - what I meant was... I am in the US and traveling to New Zealand and wondering if I can use my iPhone 3Gs without spending lots of money with AT&T? What experiences have others had?
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Old PC not available, no backup. How to sync an iPhone 3GS to new PC
The PC that our son originally sync'ed the iPhone 3GS to has been destroyed. No backups are available - the same incident that took out the PC also took out the backup device.
How do we sync the iPhne 3GS with the new PC without losing anything? Preferably also with recovering and backing up apps, photos, and other content on the iPhone (Kindle books, etc.)
I have not exhausted the search possibilities, but I'm not seeing any third-party programs that can resonstruct all of these items in the iTunes account on the new PC.
Help, please?
Thanks,
DavidMake sure your new computer is authorized in iTunes. Disable autosync in itunes, connect your iphone, right click on it in the device list and choose backup.
This will save data, pictures and settings to itunes. See what's included in this backup here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
Transfer your purchases the same way to copy all apps and bought media from the Store to your computer.
Set up at least one contact and event on your computer to be able the merge your calendars and contacts after your iphone got wiped during the first sync.
The rest of the data can be restored from the backup you made.
Restoring: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
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
Saving data is also explained here: How to back up your data and set up as a new device -
I have upgraded the iphone 3gs inyo new version but my mobile is not activating
i have iphone 3gs last night i have updated my phone to a new lattice version. downloadind and installation has been completed but my mobile is still not activatiing. please help me
Hey there Sajjad Ahmad Peer,
It sounds like you are not able to activate your phone. Try the troubleshooting steps in this article named:
iPhone: Troubleshooting activation issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3424
Restart the iPhone.
Try another means of reaching the activation server and attempt to activate.
Try connecting to a known-good Wi-Fi network if you're unable to activate using a cellular data connection.
Try connecting to iTunes if you're unable to activate using Wi-Fi.
Restore the iPhone.
If you receive an alert message when you attempt to activate your iPhone, try to place the iPhone in recovery mode and perform a restore. If you're still unable to complete the setup assistant due to an activation error, contact Apple for assistance.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
Sterling -
3GS replacements new or refurbs?
Are the replacement 3GS' new or refurbs? Anyone know for sure?
He may be expecting a replacement right now to be new stock since the 3GS hasn't been out that long and so may not have generated many refurbished units yet. But whether you get a new or refurbished unit is at Apple's discretion and may depend on any number of hidden factors, so there's no way to predict which you will get.
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Transferring music/files from Iphone 3gs to new computer
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I have previously transferred music form my ipod to an old laptop, both have since broken or been updated.... so lost the info for the website yamipod...I have had a look to help move everything but for some reason it doesn't work on my computer!! Wrong file and I tried installing two of three recommnded programs (FinalTorrent was one) it still wont let me do it....
I also checked out (http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1202) but it doesnt give me the options as shown on screen...
I don't know if I'm being thick (pregnancy brain!!) or not but i really need easy to follow help to save my music on my iphone!
Thanks JulesHi Jules,
You must use iTunes software only for syncing music to your iPhone. Yamipod is a third party iPod manager not supported by iTunes.
Since iTunes is dependent on your internet connection, I doubt that FinalTorrent will work.
Make sure your computer meets the minimum requirements for an iPhone 3GS.
iPhone 3GS Tech Specs
Windows system requirements
PC with USB 2.0 port
Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
iTunes 9.2 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
iTunes Store account
Internet access
Carolyn -
How to sync iPhone 3GS to new computer without losing information
As my last computer was dying I was able to create a backup disk on itunes to use with my new computer. When I got my new computer, I put in the disk and had no problems transferring all of my songs, pictures, and videos to my new itunes. Now when I want to sync my iphone to my new computer it is saying that I must erase and resync with the new computer, but I am worried that I will lose all of my contacts and other information that I have stored on my iphone. Can anyone tell me if this is a legitimate concern, and if so what I can do to keep my contacts, mail, and other information on my phone but at the same time be able to put my new songs on my phone as well.
Thanks in advance for any help!Do the following & you'll be OK since you've moved your itunes library:
First, disable auto sync when an ipod/iphone is connected, under preferences in itunes, which in windows is in the edit menu.
Connect your phone, DO NOT SYNC.
Next, go up to Store>Authorize this computer.
Next, File>Transfer Purchases.
Next, make sure you have at least one contact & one event in whatever supported program you use for that purpose. They can be fake, it doesn't matter.
Right click the phone in the device pane & select "Reset Warnings".
Next, right click again & select BACKUP.
Next, restore your phone from the backup you just made.
This must be followed by a sync to restore your itunes content. Which is selected from the various tabs. You should get a prompt regarding your contacts & calendar asking to "merge" or "replace", when you sync. Select "merge"
This is what's included in the backup you'll make & restore from:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
This is how to restore from that backup, as already referenced, when prompted to create another backup before you restore, decline as we will use the backup we made when we started:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414 -
I have an iPhone 3GS, and it will turn off randomly at times. It will turn off at 40, 60 or even 100% charge (It never makes it to below 40%) I Googled it and it said that I needed to replace my battery, but this NEVER happens when my 3G is switched off?? So is it my battery?
Sure seems to be battery. To be certain, make Genius reservation and take iPhone to Apple Store for free quick battery diagnostic testing.
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How move Notes From Old iPhone 3GS to New 4S
I am baffled with iTunes and synching since I bought my iPhone 4S. At the moment, I have somehow managed to get my Notes from my old 3GS restored to my 3GS after I upgraded the 3GS to iOS5. But I can't figure out how to move the Notes to my new iPhone.
A further complication involves my wife's iPhone. She has 4. It has not been updated to iOS5. But some of her notes are now on my old 3GS and some of my notes are on her iPhone 4. At least one of these notes was created a couple of days ago and her phone hasn't been hooked up to any computer for this to happen in a month or two. That leads me to believe that this is somehow happening over our home WiFi. Anyone have any thoughts on that too? The entire iPhone 4 experience has been very Microsoft like.
Thanks.Agree. My notes, calendar, and camera roll did not sync. The easiest workaround for the notes is to just copy the notes and email them to yourself using the wifi on your 3GS and then paste them into the 4S notes.
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When i try to update my iPhone 3gs with new IOS and it won't restore and update
i Tried to update my 3Gs with the new IOS 5 and now it has the plug into itunes sign. I plugged it into itunes and it told me its in recovery mode and it needs to be restored. when i click restore i can only restore and update it but once it is don extracting the software and preps it for restore it tells me it has an unknow error. when i hit ok it tells me to restore it again. i tried all the troubleshooting steps none helped. Any ideas?
I have spent the better part of three days on this. Yesterday I took it to the Apple store and they looked at it and tried to DFU (hold the lock button for 5 seconds, then press the home button along with the lock button for 10 seconds, THEN, let off the lock button continuing til the 'connect to itunes' symbol.
They say that my phone has a bad memory module or logic board. Funny, it worked fine up until I updated. Seems to big of a coincidence to not be related.
The only thing that seemed to get access was using redsnow unlocking tool (my phone is NOT unlocked). I was desparate to try anything. I tried to load a different firmware but still no luck.
I have a blackberry through work that is paid for, so I guess its time to get rid of my iphone plan.
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