IPhone not activated.. can I update it?

I bought the iPhone 3G recently and was wanting to use the original iPhone in the same manner one would use an iPod Touch. Can I update it without it being actively on AT&T or will something happen like it not working anymore..

You cannot upgrade the software. It will render it useless.
I believe that people have reported that you can put the SIM from your 3g in it and then upgrade, but I'm not sure what is involved.

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HT4623 after update my 3gs iphone not activating now

after update my 3gs iphone not activating now

That tends to happen if you hacked your phone to unlock it.

Iphone not active

i have iphone 3gs and i forget my passcod for screen
so i was update iphone maybe find solution but itunes said this iphone not active please help

Restore the phone via iTunes on the computer.
If there are issues with activating, these are almost always the result of a device that has been hacked or jailbroken. If that is the case no support can be provided here.

My mac is a 10.5.8 what steps do I take to up grade? I have an iphone 5 and can't update my phone on itunes.

My Mac OS X (10.5.8) what steps do I take to up grade? I have an iphone 5, and can't update my phone using itunes.

Start by checking if you can run Snow Leopard:
Requirements for OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard'
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
The OS 10.6 Snow Leopard install DVD is available for $19.99 from the Apple Store:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
and in the UK:
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
but nobody knows for how long it will be available.
When you have installed it, run Software Update to download and install the latest updates for Snow Leopard.
You should now see the App Store icon, and you now need to set up your account:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4479
To use iCloud you have to upgrade at least to Lion, but some functions are only available in Mountain Lion:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4759
You can also purchase the code to use to download Lion (Lion requires an Intel-based Mac with a Core 2 Duo, i3, i5, i7 or Xeon processor and 2GB of RAM, running the latest version of Snow Leopard), or you can purchase Mountain Lion from the App Store - if you can run that:
http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/

HT4623 iphone not activating

Actually started iphone updaing in that process my iphone not activating ..please help me on this

That's because your phone is jailbroken. It won't activate.

I have an iphone 4 but can't update to the new ios coz it has no software update shows in my settings.... Pls help i wanna download new apps.. Thanks

I have an iphone 4 but can't update ios coz the phone has
No software update on general setings pls help i wanna download latest apps... Thank u

Your iOS version is probably too old to support software update. You must update using iTunes on your computer.
Make sure your iTunes on the computer is current. Plug your iPhone into iTunes. Let it sync. Then choose "Check for Updates..." from the iPhone's summary tab in iTunes. That should od it for you.

I have a iphone 3 ,how can i update it

i have a iphone 3 ,how can i update the ios

plug your phone to your computer and itunes will say if there is a software update available for you. You won't be able to get the latest version, I think 3G only goes up to 4.2

HT4623 I Upldeated my iphone 3gs 16gb frimeware 5.1.1 to 6.1.2 and my iphone not actived

I Upldeated my iphone 3gs 16gb frimeware 5.1.1 to 6.1.2 and my iphone not actived pleas help me

What is the exact wording of the error message?
Is your iPhone jailbroken or otherwise hacked?

I cannot get my iphone 4 unlock its got a "iphone not activated contact your carrier if this problem continues to occur" cant even use phone for alarm clock.

I cannot get my iphone 4 unlock its got a "iphone not activated contact your carrier if this problem continues to occur" cant even use phone for alarm clock.

Did you already follow these steps?
iPhone: Troubleshooting activation issues
Symptoms
Your iPhone may display one of the following messages when you attempt to activate it:
"Your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable."
"The SIM card inserted in this iPhone does not appear to be supported"
"The iPhone is not recognized and cannot be activated for service."
"iTunes was unable to verify your device."
Resolution
Perform the following steps if you receive one of the messages above:
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.
Additional Information
If you are asked to enter a password to proceed with activating the iPhone, Activation Lock may be enabled as part of Find my iPhone.

HT1766 i have iphone 3 how can i update this phone because there is no option i setting for update

i have iphone 3 how can i update this phone because there is no option i setting for update

You have to update using iTunes.
<http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4623>
The latest iOS for the iPhone 3 is iOS 4.2.1

I no longer have the computer I originally used to update my iphone. How can I update my iphone on new computer?

I no longer have the computer I originally used to update my iphone. How can I update it to my new computer?

see this documentation by one of our fellow users syncing to new computer http://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141

Phone keeps sending me "Iphone not activated contact your Carrier" after the ios7 update

So I got the Ios7 update yesterday and it downloaded normally and when it was done I had service for like 30 min. after that it kept send me an error saying "iphone not acitvated please contact your carrier" (im with Tmobile) so i called today and they said to wait a couple days or to get on itunes to activate it so i went to itunes and they said "new carrier update" so i installed it. But no luck, i dont get any service or internet connection. my wifi is down so i have to use the neighbors when ever he is home. So i dont know what to do. I tried to take the sim out and clean it with a cloth, i tried to reset my network setting but no luck. I dont want to reset all setting or restore it. So i dont know what to? any help? BTW i have an iphone 4s

Hello joserm,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
iPhone: Troubleshooting activation issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3424
Best of luck,
Mario

Iphone not activating

I am trying to activate my iphone but cannot type in the serial number because when i turn on the phone it will not activate

You can find the serial number in other places then in the settings on the phone. Article HT4061 http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4061?viewlocale=en_US shows you the different ways to find it. Also article TS3424 http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3424?viewlocale=en_US goes through trouble shooting activation issues.

I bought a fairly used iPhone and I can't update items on my phone

I Bought a fairly used iPhone. The problem here is I can download items but I can't update them

If you are trying to update apps that were on the iPhone when you got it, that means that those are the previous owner's apps, you are not authorized to use them, and the previous owner did not do what they were supposed to. They should have done this: What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support.

HT1695 iPhone not activating

my iPhone is connected to the wi-fi but it is saying there is a problem with the activation server? but when I connect through iTunes it doesn't recognise my sim?

No, only the carrier to which the iPhone was originally locked to can give instructions for it to be unlocked.
Sim free is not exactly the same as unlocked. Sim free just means that the iPhone was sold without a contract but locked to a carrier. Unlocked means the iPhone will work with any Sim from a supported carrier.
Apple Care should be able to confirm whether your iPhone is carrier locked and to which carrier but the friend who was the original owner can also tell you which carrier he was using successfully on the iPhone. You can then contact this carrier to get an official unlock if you want to use another carrier because many carriers will accept to unlock the iPhone if full price was originally paid as with a Sim free iPhone.

IPhone not activated.. can I update it?

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