Is iPhone 3GS good in 2020?

Can You Even Use The iPhone 3GS In 2020? Yes, of course, you could. So long as you had a battery that had power left in it, the iPhone 3GS would turn on and work. However, actually running the phone might be more problematic on account of its minuscule CPU and memory.

Did the iPhone 3G have video?

On the rear of the device, the iPhone 3G features the same fixed-focus 2.0 megapixel camera of its predecessor. This camera does not have optical zoom, flash, autofocus, or native video recording, although various applications became available to allow video recording on the device.

Are iPhone 3GS worth anything?

Although newer iPhones get substantial value (iPhone 4S + 64GB AT is up to $150 today), iPhone 3 and 3GS are rapidly becoming worthless in the US. Your phone is may still be worth money in a rebate or gift cart in USA if you exchange it as part of a phone purchase.

Is the iPhone 3GS still supported?

Although the 3GS was still supported, some major features of iOS 6 were not supported. On September 12, 2012, Apple announced that they would no longer be selling and supporting the iPhone 3GS and the device did not receive iOS 7, due to hardware limitations.

What Can You Do With iPhone 3GS?

Contact Apple via its recycling policy page and see what your old handset is worth. If you’ve got an original iPhone, iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS, Apple will still recycle the device for you but doesn’t offer any money, and you need to take it into an Apple Store.

Can you still use an iPhone 1?

Apple has discontinued the original iPhone, and it can no longer support updated operating systems. As of 2015, about 0.1% of iPhone users still used the original or second model, Time reported.

When was the iPhone 3GS discontinued?

2012
The iPhone 3GS was discontinued back in 2012, and it only runs iOS 6. As a result, many apps (and even iMessages) won’t work on the phone.

Does my iPhone have 3G or 4G?

From the home screen, tap Settings. Tap Mobile or Cellular. Check Mobile Data is enabled (the switch will show green) and if it isn’t, tap the switch to enable it. Check 4G is enabled (again, the switch will be green) and if not, tap the switch to turn this on.

What can I do with my old iPhone 3GS?

Will old iPhones be worth anything?

If you kept your old device but tossed the box, your phone is likely worth a lot less. Used original iPhones without a box generally sold for $30 to $60 on eBay.

What’s the oldest iPhone that still works?

The iPhone 6S, 6S Plus, and first-generation iPhone SE, which all shipped with iOS 9, will be among the oldest devices to receive the OS update. Six years is an awfully long life span for a mobile device, and certainly puts the 6S in the running for the longest supported phone to date.

How can I update my iPhone 3GS to iOS 10?

Update & verify software

1. Plug your device in to power and connect to Wi-Fi.
2. Tap Settings, then General.
3. Tap Software Update, then Download and Install.
4. Tap Install.
5. To learn more, visit Apple Support: Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.