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
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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?

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I just bought a (used) Iphone 3gs for wife and it had angry birds and $89 Navigation on it (I paid extra for it). Once updated and logged into my I-tunes it no longer works? How can I make those apps work?

I just bought a (used) Iphone 3gs for wife and it had angry birds and $89 Navigation on it (I paid extra for it). Once updated and logged into my I-tunes it no longer works? How can I make those apps work?

Apple doesn't have anything to do with this other than enforcing the DRM protection. The developers of this content expect to be paid if someone wants to use their content. When you purchase content in the app store, you purchase a license to use the content. This license does not permit you or anyone else to resell or give this content away. The individual you purchased the phone from simply does not have the right to sell or give away any purchased content on the phone. You were deceived.

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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?

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?

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I am getting redirects on iPad air and iPad 2 whether using wifi or Cell services.

iPad Air
running 8.2
Model mfoo3ll/a
I did a search today for a local doctors website and phone number using google.
When I clicked on the site I was first directed to a "app" to buy ****.
I closed the window and opened a new window and typed in the URL directly and then got redirected to to other **** sites.
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stedman1
I did see that article.
Did you see where I said I used the Cell Service not wifi? totally bypassed my wife router and its still doing weird sh_t
I am on ATT cell service and when I open Safari, instead of a blank window, it defaults to the BING website. This is totally bypassing the router and using cell service.
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HT1937 iphone 3GS carrier always says no service and can't activating

my iphone 3GS always shows no service each time i use a card.
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Riandy Radiation wrote:
what kind of sim that support locked 3gs???
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Riandy Radiation wrote:
or is there any tool for unlocking??
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HT201210 My iPhone 3gs says it has no service and cannot connect to wifi however says to connect to iTunes. When I connect to iTunes it says "there is no sim card installed in the iPhone you are attempting to activate. please disconnect and insert a sim c

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Update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS.
Toggle Airplane mode On and Off.
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Iphone 3gs no wifi?

My wife has a 3gs that has no wifi the option is grayed out and it did work before. I did resets and still no luck

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if i change or fix nor flash it will be change my phone from FU to SU? its that correct?

My iphone 3gs wont connect to the service it just says searching any ideas what to do

so hears th deal guys my 3gs wont connect to the sevice its not unlocked or jail broken and on top of that i was in the processes of restoring it and it wont let me connect to itunes the phone wont read the sim for some odd reason

Hey Foleyboy,
Thanks for the question. I understand you are experiencing issues connecting your iPhone 5c to iTunes. The following resources may provide a solution:
iOS: Troubleshooting USB connection
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1286
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
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Resetting iPhone 3GS no wifi or cell service

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