Reset iphone 3gs
Via settings erase I cleared my Iphone. Resetting via Itunes does`nt work. Itunes does`nt recognize the Iphone.
Help!
Have you attempted to restore your iPhone to see if that stops the repeated resetting http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
Similar Messages
-
after unlocking over the phone from ATT and resetting iphone 3gs I keep getting the same error message "could not activate phone" neither Apple Store Tech or ATT were able to fix this .
Itunes displays a message saying "there is no SIM installed in the phone you're trying to activate" even if there is the same SIM that was working minutes before.
The SIM works on a different phone I tested it.
Any ideas?? TKS Sandro“Could Not Activate EDGE” error message Update ...
Well it’s going on day 6 and still sporadic to no EDGE on my iPhone. At one time, it was thought to be a defective iPhone – since my partner’s iPhone works just fine.
After over three hours on the land line with AT&T and Apple, I was sent to the local Apple store for a replacement. Of course, as soon as I walked into the Apple store my iPhone worked just fine. ;-( The local store replaced my iPhone and suggested I go home and activate the phone as a NEW iPhone, that way if there was a bug in my data it would not carry over to the new phone. Did that and well… still sporadic to no EDGE. By the way, I have the Big White “E” to the right of the 5 bars and AT&T .
AT&T said last week they has “Software” issues in my area, but the CSR I talked to did not know what the issues were or if they were the cause of my problems. He did say they would call me back today to see how my iPhone was doing, but alas, no call back.
When I’m next to my partner, trying to access the same feature, his iPhone is just so fast. Mine hangs up, draws out and finally I get the error message, “Could Not Activate EDGE”. I am updated to version “1.1.4(4A102)”. New (refurbished) iPhone direct from Apple.
I remember reading a while back about some problems others had when they upgraded to from 1.1.3 to 1.1.4. I never had those problems, but it sure looks like they may have started. Does anyone remember what the problems with 1.1.4 were, what was done if anything to correct them, and best of all any suggestions?
By the way, this is Seattle, not some small – out of the way place where connection and signal strength is expected to be second rate. Also, I had full function of my iPhone from the day I bought it in June 2007, all the way up to Thursday March 20, at 2120.
Thanks
Joe -
hello, I can not reset Iphone 3gs, I tried few times, but I only get a cable on the screen with Itunes icon. and Itunes does not see it. anyone can help me?
You may need to put the iPad in recovery mode to restore it.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808 -
Resetting iPhone 3GS no wifi or cell service
I can't seem to reset my iPhone because it won't connect to wifi and I don't have cell service please help
<Email Edited By Host>i already try to restore as new device,but the trouble still come.
if i change or fix nor flash it will be change my phone from FU to SU? its that correct? -
Select tp reset iphone 3gs, how long does this take to complete?Over 12 hours now!
Selected to reset to factory settings, running for over 12 hours now. I this normal? how long should it take?
This should not take that long. Try to connect in recovery mode, explained in this article:
iOS: Unable to update or restore -
I have an iPhone 3gs that is out of warranty. I purchased this phone from AT&T. Last night my phoone went completely dead (battery percentage was at 96% just moments before) and now will not turn back on. I have tried just about everything I have found on discussion boards- trying hard reset, plugging into itunes, charging for15-20 mins then holding down sleep and homebuton..... NOTHING works. This phone will not light up AT ALL. My computer wont even recognize it. Is there anything else I can do?
Make an appointment at an Apple store if there is one nearby.
-
during a update of apple my iphone 3GS crashed an now the operating system wont load up..ive tried to reset the phone to the factory settings using itunes it took 4 hours and completed but my phone still wont come on..what can i do to fix the problem? please help #
In trying to include what information all that I could I should have specified I DON'T KNOW THAT IT WAS DEFINATELY JAILBROKEN when I took it to the apple store they told me there's no way for them to tell if it was jail broken or not. I'm only going by what ppl have told me COULD HAVE BEEN DONE TO THE PHONE. With that said the only thing I know for sure is that the apple tech at the Genius Bar told me that someone took control of my root menu in February & I've had no control of my phone since. I asked him how to regain control & how he knew his exact words were "oh that is out of our scope of capabilities here at this level & you would need an apple engineer to fix it". I said ok then how do I get an apple eng then? He laughed & said you can't!!!! To which I was furious I came home & called apple requesting to speak w/the fraud dept to file a report they said we don't have a fraud dept!! So after a 45 mn phone call again I left w/no answers.
@TJBUSMC1973-
I DON'T HAVE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO SPEND HIRING AN ATTORNEY & Although I appreciate your suggestion I fail to how an attorney would be able to facilitate in any way since there's no suspect. I cannot prove that it's him doing it so I certainly can't pursue legal action w/no proof & no money. :'((
Again I thank you for your advice but I don't think that will help.
I was looking more for a TECHNICAL way to avoid this happening w/a new phone should I buy one or trying to get them out of my phone now! Such as installing some kind of software protection?? Someway to clear out the entire phone (other than factory reset which was done 10 x's w/no success, etc. if this person got in then there HAS TO BE A WAY OF GETTING HIM OUT, right???? -
TS4006 Is there a way to show last location of a iPhone 3GS if its offline now or been reset!?
I had a iPhone 3GS I was using As a iPod basically to store music in my car and play videos and things.
However, someon broke into my car stealing said phone and radio and misc other stuff. And I cannot locate it on find my iPhone or anything like that.
So i figure someone wiped the phone and reset it.
However, it would be invaluable to see where this was done at and find out who stole all my stuff and broke into my car. So I could at least eliminate that person as my friend. Cause I think it was a person that knew me that did it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I only have the box the phone came in and the imei number from at an t.
Thanks in advance.Best help that anyone can give you here is advice to contact police.
-
Upgraded my iTunes to the latest version and upgraded my iPhone 3gs to IOS5. Unable to sync my iPhone with iTunes after upgrade and is getting stuck on Step1. I am running my iTunes on Windows Vista PC and have tried the solution of netsh winsock reset and still no luck.
Also, I am not able to see any of my music on the phone post upgrade, but it shows on iTunes. Again not sure on how to make it appear on my phone. Any help would be much appreciated!!
Cheers,
Kishoremy advice to you is to SWITCH TO SOMETHING BESIDES "VISTA"!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-
Since installing iCloud, my iPhone 3GS no longer syncs with my Outlook2010 Calendar and Outlook2010 Contacts. I don't know what else to try, short of resetting the iPhone and completely reloading as a new device. Any ideas, anyone?
It's good to know. The Apple instructions for loading iCloud on a PC just seem to have either overlooked or hidden this limit. The larger problem is that it partially works: partially and erratically. So clean-up is great fun.
-
How do I download the music from iTunes onto an old iPhone 3gs without affecting my iPhone 5? I have reset the iPhone to factory settings and when I plug it in it wants to use the device name for my current iPhone 5 and I don't want to change anything on my current iPhone. iTunes won't let me change the device name for the 3gs. I just want to use the old iPhone like an touch.
Hi littlemansa,
If I am understanding you correctly, it sounds like you are returning to an old iPhone that has been erased and you would like to set it up as a new device without restoring from a backup which would affect the name of your iPhone, as well as the contents therein. I have an article for you that can help you set up your iPhone as a new device, and that information can be found below:
How to erase your iOS device and then set it up as a new device or restore it from backups - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT4137
Basically, it seems like you may be stuck on a screen that is asking if you would like to restore your device from the backup that is filed under the name of your new iPhone, or if you would like to set up the device as a new device. I would suggest that you set it up as a new device to achieve your desired results.
Take care, and thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities.
-Braden -
I want to use my iPhone 3GS just as an ipod, not a phone. No sym card. New iOS5 won't allow. What do I do? Can I do a hard reset?
Hey, as far as I know you need a sim card to activate after a restore
It however does not have to be a fully working sim card, just not blocked or with a pass code, I repair/refurb. some iPhones and can only advise to try and get a free sim card from a provider supported on your phone and activate it with this, or maybe someone can lend you theirs for 5 mins?
To clarify, I have heard there are ways around this, but they sound dubious. -
How do i get my iphone 3gs to accept my appleID after selling to a friend (reset) and buying back from friend (reset again) now phone says appleID is already associated with another device and i have to waiy 90 days. How do i fix this problem?
email me at <Edited by Host> ASAP!!!
-
My iPhone 3gs is not working properly and hasn't been since about September of last year. When switched on (Quite often it won't even turn on) it says 'Update Completed' as though it has just been updated. On the next screen it says to 'Connect to iTunes'. It doesn't, however, connect to iTunes and just resets itself over and over until power is gone. Occasionally after switching on and off a few times it functions normally for a few hours and some times even a couple of days but eventually always turns itself off and goes back to the 'Update Completed' screen. Does anyone know what might be causing this and/or a way of fixing it?
Morning JordenR,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
You can resolve many restore issues using the troubleshooting steps documented here.
For more information on this, take a look at this article:
iOS: Resolving update and restore alert messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1275
Best of luck,
Mario -
Hi,
Apple shop exchanged my iphone 3gs today. got home but it doesnt pick up the wifi. first the correct supplier appears then it says not connected.
both my mac and ipad is working on wifi (so did the previous phone) i ve tried rebooting, tried reset supplier...nothing works. can someone help please?
thanksYes, they should be able to verify that WiFi is working properly. If I just got a new phone & it didn't work perfectly, right out of the box, before I started restoring or whatever, I'd be right back where I got the phone.
Maybe you are looking for
-
Update Consumption posting field of MSEG table control
Hi, We have free goods Sales order type(ZKFC) and reture(ZKFR). We post the free goods delivery update G/L is correct in FI document of MM movement(601). We post the return free goods delivery update G/L is incorrect in FI docuemt of MM movement(653)
-
Apple Tv does not work with youtube and movies on iphone or ipad
I am on my 2nd generation apple TV. Always worked with Youtube, my iphones and ipads and Netflix. I think it started about a month ago. I can only use Netflix. If I try YouTube and select a video (even if small) it just keep spinning and never start
-
Upgrade T61 6457-CTO to Windows 7 (64 bit)?
HI, I have a T61 6457-CTO running windows XP pro. After 2 years of multiple versions of office & Adobe Creative Suite as well as other software, it is now very sluggish. Since I am getting new office & Adobe software I thought I might I upgrade to
-
for private equity work, electronic data room, presentations, confidential information memorandums etc. is the mac book air sufficient?
-
How can I put apps on my Ipoad touch?
I tried to sync my Ipod to iTunes to get apps but it didn't work. Is there a was to add apps to my Ipod another way?