HT4061 i have an unlocked iphone 3GS that I tried to do a software update on now it wont work

I bought this phone unlocked and tried to upgrade the operating system; now it won't work at all.

Try this
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
Has the iPhone ever been "jailbroken" that could also be the cause

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HT1766 i have an unlocked iphone 3gs and need an upgrade how do i upgrade without losing my unlocked status?

I have an unlocked iphone 3gs how do i upgrade without losing my unlocked status without having to pay to unlock it again.

Updating and restoring does not lock, but if you have a jailbreak (not AppleSoftware) and you return to Apple Software then it will lock. After all Apple has to keep to the law. It is even possible, that the jailbreak software makes it impossible to install Apple Software again and your iPhone will be inoperable after you try the update.
So If you officially unlocked you are fine and if you had a jailbreak, there is nothing an Apple forum can do for you.

I have an unlock iphone 4s that i buy it not from apple store can and i broke the screen can i repair the screen i apple and how mich is it if yes??

i have an unlock iphone 4s that i buy it not from apple store can and i broke the screen can i repair the screen i apple and how mich is it if yes??

Not covered by warranty. If you make an appointment at an Apple store, you will be offered an out of warranty replacement. Cost is US $199 for an iPhone 4S.

HT201270 if i have a unlocked iphone 3gs should i still update the carrier

if i have a unlocked iphone 3gs should i still update the carrier

If officially unlocked you can do the updates without issue.

HT2188 i just upgraded my iphone 3gs to ios 6 not sure if it updated but now when i turn on my phone it says automatically that i need to connect it to itunes using the USB port but when i connect it it comes up as new hardware and cannot find a program/s

i just upgraded my iphone 3gs to ios 6 not sure if it updated but now when i turn on my phone it says automatically that i need to connect it to itunes using the USB port but when i connect it it comes up as new hardware and cannot find a program/software for my device even though i have the latest itunes on my computer. i have tried reinstalling itunes but it still cannot find my phone and now i cannot use my phone as it is stuck on the sync to itunes screen

Have you downloaded and installed the latest version of iTunes from here:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

I can't install the new itunes after downloading the message says "this saftware requires mac OSX 10.6.8 or later. I have a new iphone 5 that I can't use until I update my itunes. What do I do?

I can't install the new itunes after downloading the message says "this saftware requires mac OSX 10.6.8 or later" I have a new iphone 5 that I can't use until I update my itunes. What do I do?

You will need to Upgrade to Snow Leopard to get a Compatible version of iTunes to Sync your Device.
Snow Leopard = OS X 10.6.x
It is Not available as a download... It is a Paid Upgrade.
Do this first...
Check that your Mac meets the System Requirements for Snow Leopard...
Snow Leopard Tech Specs
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
If so... Purchase a Snow Leopard Install Disc...
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
Other countries...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
After the Successful Install, run Software Update to get the latest updates for Snow Leopard.
Be sure to make a Backup of your Current System Before Upgrading...

I have an unlocked iphone 3gs running ios 6.0 currently with straight talk. I was able to get all the functions working except mms.Do you think this issue will be resolved ? I really would like that option on my phone. I have tried everything.

Can't get mms. to work have, tried everything I have found online.ST tells me it's Apples' problem Apple tells me it's STs' problem.Does anyone think this issue will be resolved ? My phone is an Apple unlocked 3gs running ios 6.0 on Straight Talk using atts' towers.

I am having the same problem but cannot get anything but the actual phone to work. I have a unlocked 3GS running 6.0 (what was I thinking?). No data whatsoever, no texting, no visual voicemail. I simply cannot access the APN settings. I have tried sim swap, I have tried APN changers. I have been on the phone with ST tech support for hours and hours. I have tried to get the answers from a "genius". I am stuck and looking at Android devices, but would really like to keep using the iphone with Straight Talk.

I have my old iPhone 3GS that I only use as an iPod but I've forgotten the password and am locked out. My iTunes account is linked to my iPhone4 and I'm lost as to how I can get back into my old iPhone3GS. Can someone PLEASE help me??

Does anyone know how I can get my old one unlocked?

If you have the computer to which the iPhone was last synched, you can restore the iPhone on that computer. That will remove the lock. If not, then you have absolutely no choice but to place the phone into recover mode (search Google for instructoins) and restore the phone as a NEW device.

I have an unlocked iPhone 3GS and ever since I updated to iOs 6 I can't send/receive MMS

This is absolutely about to make me have to leave iphone if I can't figure this out. I can recieve picture messages when im in iMessage but is useless for people without iPhones. I can't recieve any media messages out of iMessage just texts. This problem first started occuring when I updated, never had any problems before.

I am having the same problem but cannot get anything but the actual phone to work. I have a unlocked 3GS running 6.0 (what was I thinking?). No data whatsoever, no texting, no visual voicemail. I simply cannot access the APN settings. I have tried sim swap, I have tried APN changers. I have been on the phone with ST tech support for hours and hours. I have tried to get the answers from a "genius". I am stuck and looking at Android devices, but would really like to keep using the iphone with Straight Talk.

Can a factory unlocked iphone 3gs become locked after the 5.1.1software update

can a factory unlocked iphone become locked after software update

my phone is 3gs purchased from apple online store(unlocked), i used it with vodafone in ireland for 10 months, but on my holidays i tried sim card in dubai didn't work, tried also different sim cards in sudan and again didn't work, i brought the phone back to ireland and asked apple support, advised me to restore the phone but i failed to activate the phonesaying the sim is incompatible!!!!!!!!!!!
can u help me please

I have an iphone 3GS and I tried to upgrade the software, After it finished I tried to restore from backup and even though the itunes says there was a backup, After trying it comes up with error there was no backup to retrieve from. Can I get it back

After updating my iphone 3GS I tried to restore from backup and after choosing the backup and syncing, it keeps coming up with error there wasn't any backup to restore from. Can I get it back or have I lost all my info ?

See if these Articles help resolve your issue,
Troubleshooting Backup Issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2529
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946

I have an unlocked iphones 4s that works with tmoble can i update to ios 7 7

i had metro pcs unlock my iphone 4s and im runing on t-mobile can i update to ios 7

Hey Kaylamoefoe,
Thanks for the question. I understand you are curious about the compatibility of your iPhone 4s with iOS 7. Good news! The minimum system requirement for iOS 7 is the iPhone 4, so you can definitely update!
iOS 7
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1682
Enjoy the new iOS!
Matt M.

I have an unlocked iphone 3gs and cannot get it to recognize my tmobile sim. help?

I've tried everything. Do I need to go up to ATT and have them do it for me or will TMobile do it?

Thanks for playing!
You're out of luck. Discussing jailbroken phones is forbidden by the TOS.
Jailbreaking voids any warranty and forfeits all rights to support.

Hey i have an iphone 4 with ios7.4 i believe whatever the newest update is. Lately my imessage wont send this just started happening today anyone have any fixes for it? I tried network reset and reseting my phone but still wont work :P please help thanks.

i cant send imessages full never comes up as delievered and its ios7.0.4 on iphone 4 ive done reset and network reste pleas ehelp :/

im sure other people are having this problem well hope lol i hope its not just me

Problem with iphone 4,my phone still using ios 5 operating system and now it wont work ad tried to update it

Help!!! My iphone is still using ios 5 operating system due to laptop issues and unvarnished able to update it,my husband has tried to update it and now its saying phone in recovery! If I restore to original settings will i loose everything like music and photos??!!!!!

Hi there Laura,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
It sounds like your iPhone is in recovery mode and you’re concerned about restoring it to factory settings because you don’t want to lose any data. The first article linked below provides a lot of great information about restoring an iOS devices to factory settings, including how to restore from any backups that you may have created with iTunes.
Use iTunes to restore your iOS device to factory settings - Apple Support
Also, if you want more information about recovery mode, take a look at the article linked below.
If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Cheers,
-Jason

HT4061 i have an unlocked iphone 3GS that I tried to do a software update on now it wont work

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