Why can't I use FaceTime on my iPhone 3S?

iPhone 2, 3 and 3S users should be able to use FaceTime just like Skype. Is there any way to activate FaceTime on my iPhone 3S running iOS 5.0.1?

JuanDiC wrote:
Well, I just thought it could work like Skype or Tango, I use them happily on my iPhone 3S using the rear camera. Also, I've tried FaceTime on my friend's iPod Touch 4 and it has an option to use the rear camera (Again, like Skype). Why not release an update with that? I think is a good idea. Anyways, thanks!
So explain how you are video chatting using the rear camera? Obviously either A) you cannot see the person you are talking to because you are talking to the back of the phone or B) They cannot see you because you are watching them on your screen on the phone. What is the point of video chatting if you cannot do both A and B above at the same time? Just because Skype makes an inferior app doesn't mean it is worth using on a phone without a forward facing camera. Also my iphone 4S can change to the rear so people can see what I am looking at but most of the time I am facing them chatting. One other thing, facetime on my macbook only has the forward facing camera so I cannot change cameras on it. If you are seeing a trend here it is that you need a forward facing camera to use the phone and a iphone 4 or better. It was one of the selling points of the iphone 4 just like siri was the selling point of the 4s yet it is not on the 4 which is capable of handling it too.
One final thing. There is no 3S. It is a 3GS or a 3G.

Similar Messages

  • Why can't i use wifi on my iphone 4s after i downloaded IOS7

    why can't i use wifi on my iphone 4s after i downloaded IOS7?
    thankful for answer!

    Well, there are probably dozens of possible answers based on the nature of the problem, so a little more information would be useful.
    Is the WiFi switch greyed out? If so, see: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1559
    Is the problem with only one network? If so, reboot the router by removing all power from it for about 30 seconds. Even if other devices still work on that router (the router and iPhone may have gotten out of sync on the time remaining on the iPhone's IP address lease).
    If the WiFi switch is not greyed out, but the phone doesn't find any networks, go to Settings/General/Reset - Reset network settings.
    If that fails, go to Settings/General/Reset - Reset All settings.
    And if the problem is not described in this message please provide more information.

  • Why can't I use facetime on 3G ?

    Hello guys,
    U know, facetime is really amzaing...
    But only wifi....
    Why can't I use that on 3G ?
    Anybody knows that ?
    Regards,

    http://developer.apple.com/wwdc/
    You are not talking to Apple here... we are all just users like you and have no inside knowledge of why FT is not operable over 3G, except for what Apple has said about the subject. I suspect it's a bandwidth issue.

  • Why can't I use FaceTime on my ipad2 using cellular network

    I can not successfully use FaceTime over my cellular network as advertised by the ios 6 upgrade.  I even got I message stating I had to use FaceTime over a Wi Fi network.  What's going on?

    FaceTime over 3G/4G is only on the iPad 3, not the iPad 2 - from the bottom of http://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new/
    3. FaceTime video calling requires a FaceTime-enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi-Fi connection. FaceTime over a cellular network requires iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, or iPad (3rd generation) with cellular data capability

  • Why can't I use FaceTime on ipad? I had the ability, then I got my new phone and can't answer on my iPad, but can answer on my phone.

    I have been using my iPad to FaceTime. She. I got my new phone I started using facetime on that also. Now I can't get my calls to connect on my iPad. I have tried changing my settings so that only when you call using my email on my iPad and my phone number on my phone and selecting both on both devices and still no help.  What should my setting be on for my iPad and my phone so I can FaceTime on either one?

    Yes.  You are being paranoid.
    There is no Fcetime icon on any iphone.  You turn it on in settings.  Select a contact and scroll down to the facetime button in order to make a facetime call.
    You cannot delete or add the app store.
    It was likely on another page, in a folder or you have restrictions set.
    Don't know what "can't download anything " means.

  • Why can't I use FaceTime on my iPad 2

    I can't use my FaceTime on my iPad 2 when I started to update software...help!

    I'm also having problems with my IPhone 4S as this won't ring using FaceTime either

  • Why can't I use FaceTime on my iPad 2 3G

    I keep getting a message saying that I need wifi connection!, however I am using full 3G Internet

    I'm also having problems with my IPhone 4S as this won't ring using FaceTime either

  • Why can't I use FaceTime or messaging since downloading the ios7

    SInce downloading the ios7 operating system onto my ipad2' I cannot get FaceTime or messaging.

    Go to Settings/Messages & Facetime to make sure Apple ID information was not changed.

  • HT4061 Why can't I use face time on 3G internet

    Why can't I use FaceTime on 3G internt

    This feature will only be available when the new update ios6 comes out in sept or october and will only be for the iphone 4s or the new ipad if havent got one of these devices then facetime will only work over wifi the reason apparently the older devices are unable to handle it requires more processing power.

  • Why can't I use iMessage and Facetime on my iPhone4(iso5.1.1)?

    Why can't I use iMessage and Facetime on my iPhone4（iso5.1.1）？

    in settings where you have them turned on, does it say waiting for activation ?

  • Why can't I use data connection for FaceTime on iPhone 4

    My iPhone 4 says I have to use wifi in order to use my FaceTime and I was wondering why can I just use my AT&T data connection instead.Every other iPhone could use their FaceTime but the 4 cant.We have an update to be able to use both ?

    As already provided:
    "I believe AT&T requires that you be on one of the "shared" data plans in order to do FaceTime over cellular. If so, either change your plan or complain to AT&T, as this has nothing to do with Apple."

  • Why can't I send i-message and use facetime with my iphone 4s(BTW, there is nothing wrong with my apple account))

    Why can't I send i-message and use facetime with my iphone 4s(BTW, there is nothing wrong with my apple account))
    It functioned well originally, but a month ago I could not use facetime and send i-message anymore. I think there is nothing wrong with my apple ID because I can still download apps in apple store.

    Try turning both iMessages and Facetime off in SETTINGS then re-enable iMessages and then Facetime. See if that helps.

  • Why can my daughter use my cell number on her iPad for FaceTime and I message

    Why can my daughter use my cell number on her iPad for FaceTime and I message

    That's an account-level setting on the iPad.  Presumably you use your cell number as your Facetime account credentials on your phone, and the iPad is linked to your account as well?  You can go into the Facetime settings on the iPad and change what accounts can be reached on the iPad or used to make Facetime calls.  Same goes for Messages.

  • Why can't i use my FaceTime

    why can't i use my facetime on my macbook air

    Kate ..
    Try this support article >   FaceTime for Mac: Troubleshooting FaceTime

  • Why can't I use face time on iPad 2 with 3g iOS 6.0.1

    why can't I use face time on ipad2 with 3g and ios 6.0.1

    Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
    Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
    The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
    http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
    Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
    Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245
    iOS: About Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
    Set up iMessage
    http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/
    Troubleshooting Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
    Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime
    http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l
    FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password
    http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/
    Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90
     Cheers, Tom

Maybe you are looking for