Im a current giffgaff customer and have transfered the sim from my old iphone 4 to the nano and that went smoothly. But it is possible, to buy the iphone without a contract and have the network carrier remove the sim lock right after purchase free of charge if you pay the full price for the phone. Basically i got an iphone 3gs and the i put my giffgaff sim in it. Permanent sim unlock iphone unlock softwareapp iphone. Interestingly though, if received a reply from the iphone support team at tesco who state that the iphone wont work with o2 sims email below. If ipad baseband is installed on your iphone 3gs you will need to downgrade it first. Apple iphone 3gs looks new on 02 and giffgaff network looks new tower hamlets, london iphone 3gs looks new on 02 and giffgafff network the phone is working fine it could have a icloud account i have never done a reset as i think it could have a icloud account but phone does work makes calls lets you go on internet and looks new long b. Will a giffgaff sim work on an iphone locked to o2. In no time, we will present to you how to proceed with your iphones unlock process. However, i got impatient and went to tesco and bought a payg iphone last night 16gb 3gs and it works. Once the tray is removed, you can easily pop the sim card free from its seat and insert a new one. Theres no obligation to continue using your sim card as you can switch to another network at any time without the need to unlock your iphone.
How to unlock the iphone 4, 3gs, 3g using ultrasn0w. If you have an iphone 3gs it is pretty easy to unlock for free. The sim card is located inside of a special tray that can be pulled free from your iphone using a special sim eject tool or the pointed end of a paperclip. Only compatible sim cards from a supported carrier may be used to activate iphone. Im currently on o2 with an iphone 3gs but plan to move elsewhere and buy a iphone4. The phone is unlocked and i already entered the cellular data settings and restarted the phone a few times, doesnt seem to work. To protect your sim card from others using it for phone calls or cellular data, you can use a sim pin. The wrong guess can permanently lock your sim card, which. Redsn0w is available from the iphone dev blog ultrasn0w is available on cydia by adding to the list of. The problem im having is that i have no internet 3gor send or receive phone calls. Then, every time you restart your device or remove the sim card, your sim card will automatically lock and youll see locked sim in the status bar. As i bought my desire a few months ago, my contract is now up and i can choose another phone, as i really dont understand the hate shown for the iphone i am thinkng of getting a 3gs,as a second phone, as i think that there are a lot of apps that are still better for the iphone. Standard sims are what you need if youve got the iphone 3gs, iphone 3g or the original iphone.
You can activate a cellular plan on an esim from a carrier that supports dual sim. Its also needed for several other devices especially newer phones. Unlocking is the removal of sim restrictions on the modem, allowing the use of the iphone on any carrier. However, iphone 5 users will need to get a nano sim card from the giffgaff community. Enter sim network puk you will require the unfreeze code this is also included with the unlock code that we will provide you which will need to be entered prior to entering the unlock code. Order o2 uk sim only cards payg tablet sims, dongle. So i launch itunes which i update to the newest version first and then attempt an update on the iphone to 6. Although im a swisscom customer better coverage, im currently using an officially unlocked orange iphone 3gs and i have done it before with the iphone 3g. Alternatively select your iphone handset from the list below and find the right. You simply snap out the section you need regular sized for.
Having made payment, your imei will be marked as whitelisted in apples imei database, giving you a permanent official unlock, with no risk of voiding your warranty and always allowing you to update to the latest version of. When i put the sim in the phone it just looks like there is no signal, so i phoned tesco and they said to sync the phone with itunes and this might get it to work, tried. Devices such as the iphone and the ipad require a special, smaller microsim. Compare iphone sim only deals find the best iphone sim cards. The sim card inserted in this iphone does not appear to be supported. Get all the data you need without changing your phone. The easiest way to resolve no service on iphone issue is by turning onoff the airplane mode. My wife wants to have my iphone 3gs from me but needs a decent sim only deal. I bought a iphone 3gs in dec 2009 on payg and put in a o2 simiplicty sim in it. Now when i leave my house disconnecting the wifi my texts and phone calls are working but my internet isnt connecting. Free gifts are limited to available stock between 31120 27220. The following appears both on the iphone and on itunes. Instructions on how to unlock the iphone 4, iphone 3gs, and iphone 3g for use with any gsm cellphone carrier using ultrasn0w. I then thought that putting in my old non cancelled sim card from giffgaff might fix the problem.
Check out the details below for unlocking iphones that are tied to the major uk mobile networks. With a 100% success rate, we guarantee to unlock your phone from giffgaff quickly, easily and legally. How to set up giffgaff internet on any iphone or ios for. Aug 20, 2009 but it is possible, to buy the iphone without a contract and have the network carrier remove the sim lock right after purchase free of charge if you pay the full price for the phone. We have a fast turn around time and the most competitive rate too. In the uk, i think giffgaff will mail you one for free.
Youll get a simfree iphone thats permanently unlocked for use on any network there is no longer the automatic locking behaviour that affected some iphones in the past. I activated my sim over 24 hours ago and my balance shows in my giff gaff but my iphone shows no service. There are no codes for iphone and iphone doesnt accept any kind of codes for unlocking. I am sure this has been asked countless times before, but the search function is too cumbersome to use on my iphone, sorry i cannot currently send mms picture messages from my iphone 3gs, since joining giffgaff. In some countries and regions, these iphone models feature an esim. For more information, see our full guide on unlocking a simfree iphone. How can i get past the iphone setup screen on my iphone 3gs if the. Why isnt my giffgaff payg internet working in my iphone 3gs. My iphone 3gs 2 year contract was over mid2011 and after much thought, i decided to wait for the next generation iphone i. Factory unlock service for o2 tesco giffgaff uk iphone. The proactive chaps over at network giffgaff gave it a shot though, and discovered that the iphone 5 tray is perfectly capable of handling a sim of standard girth. If you opt to buy an unlocked iphone from giffgaff or three, youll need to topup at least. All you need to have is a sim card of a nonsupported carrier.
Jan 05, 2011 i bought a iphone 3gs in dec 2009 on payg and put in a o2 simiplicty sim in it. Net10 internet apn mms web settings iphone 5s 5c 5 4s 4. Thankfully, giffgaff have now started issuing hybrid microandregular sim cards so it doesnt matter which you need, youll be able to use it in your phone or tablet just fine. If ipad baseband is installed on your iphone 3gs you will need to. People keep mentioning giffgaff as the cheapest way to use an iphone as pay as you go. Want to unlock your iphone for use on another network. Multitask with ease and watch films in the aspect ratio of the cinema. A giffgaff sim would be best for him as he can just put. Mar 23, 2012 giffgaff best offcontract uk mobile sim. May 06, 2020 ipad mini 3 and later, ipad air 2, and ipad pro support apple sim. This morning my unlocked iphone 3gs arrived, so i thought i better get started on giffgaff straight away im new anyway, i activated the sim which i had ordered in advance fine, checked the iphone was workingunlocked yep, paid for a. Official network unlocking service for apple iphones locked to o2 tesco giffgaff sky mobile uk.
How to fix no service on iphone the easy way technobezz. This is a free service where a member cuts out the nano sim from a standard sim card. Choose a pay as you go sim for your phone, or pick a sim for your tablet. After receive confirmation about unlock, you just have to insert different sim in your iphone and connect with itunes. Mar 19, 2020 the easiest way to resolve no service on iphone issue is by turning onoff the airplane mode. Hi, i just got an iphone 6 bought outright and order a nano sim from giffgaff. Very important if you are buying unlocking a second handpreowned iphone then you must ensure that find my iphone feature is disabled before updating to ios7. Please insert the sim card that came with your iphone or visit a supported carriers store to receive a replacement sim card. To unlock a simfree iphone, you should contact the mobile network to whom your iphone has become locked to. Giffgaff sells unlocked iphones so, if you bought your phone.
Choose from our 12 and 18 month pay monthly sim deals. Sim card says no service on iphone 3gs the giffgaff. The more detailed answer is that giffgaff is whats known as a mobile. Unlock your iphone locked to giffgaff directunlocks. Oct 21, 2011 the following appears both on the iphone and on itunes. After receive confirmation about unlock, you just have to insert different sim. Use a sim pin for your iphone or ipad apple support. I know they cost 16p each and are not part of the goody bag allowance. Dec 29, 2011 how to set up giffgaff internet on any iphone or ios for newer ios devices, check the description. Fancy joining giffgaff, click on the button and order a sim.
It involves a process known as jailbreaking opening up the software on your phone and then running some additional software to perform the actual unlock. Jan 27, 2020 this wikihow teaches you how to properly remove a sim card from any model of iphone. Dec 05, 2018 to protect your sim card from others using it for phone calls or cellular data, you can use a sim pin. When wifi not available i get message not subscribed to cellular data. How to set up giffgaff internet on any iphone or ios for newer ios devices, check the description. In no time, we will present to you how to proceed with your iphone s unlock process. Later i tried my telenor sim card from hungary, because soon ill be on holiday and i have to use that telenor sim card. Unlock giffgaff iphone unlock your iphone from giffgaff to use on any network with our online unlocking service. I did the same speed tests at the same time on the same speed testing servers from the same location to see how they compared. Jul 12, 2010 as i bought my desire a few months ago, my contract is now up and i can choose another phone, as i really dont understand the hate shown for the iphone i am thinkng of getting a 3gs,as a second phone, as i think that there are a lot of apps that are still better for the iphone. How to trim your sim to iphone 5 nanosim size cnet. If you purchased a simfree iphone directly from apple or from other thirdparty retailers, itll be permanently unlocked for use on any network. The iphone 3gs uses a micro sim, however if you upgrade to a phone that requires a micro sim, iphone 4s, giffgaff have made it really easy to have one and keep your number and data.
In the uk, you can now buy a permanently unlocked iphone either directly from apple or from a range of thirdparty retailers including john lewis, argos and the carphone warehouse. All the new gg sims are come in the form of a normal sim but within it, there is a microsim which can be popped out. I recently saw the tesco deal of 250mins 5000texts and 500mb data for a tenner and went for it. There are now combi sims available too so if you decide to upgrade your phone at a later stage you will have a micro sim card ready to use. The main reason to unlock your iphone is if you want to use it with a different service provider ie. These models also have a sim tray for a nanosim cardyou can use a nanosim card from a carrier. Both with giffgaff sim cards one on a 3gonly plan and the other on 4g.
Ensure your handset is unlocked or locked to the 02 network in order for a giffgaff sim to work. With three in one, ordering a sim card is now even easier. Sim card locked iphone 3gs unlocked the giffgaff community. Giffgaff sim not working in my iphone 3gs the giffgaff. The sim card inserted in this iphone does not appear to be.
How to unlock iphone with nonsupported sim card in itunes. Learn which size sim card your iphone or ipad uses apple. Swipe up the bottom of any screen and the control center will appear. To unlock your iphone today, just select your phone model, make sure you click the dropdown menu or type the exact model in the search form below.
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