How do I Unbrick my iPhone 3G?

Question: Q: how to fix a “bricked” iphone 3g,

1. connect iPhone to your PC (open itunes)
2. press power and home bottom same time appx. 5 sec.
3. when the iPhone restart release the power switch, but keep home bottom pressed.
4. when iTunes find the phone and offer to restore it, follow the instructions.

How do I fix the stuck iTunes logo on my iPhone 3G?

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1. Make sure the phone is connected to the computer.
2. Hold down the sleep/wake button and home button at the same time for 8 seconds.
3. Let go of the sleep/wake button and keep holding down the home button.

Can you still use an iPhone 3G 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.

Does iPhone 3G have hotspot?

Can I use Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot with the iPhone 3GS? Your iPhone 3GS will not share its Internet connection via Wi-Fi. Only the iPhone 4 supports this feature. That being said, the Personal Hotspot setting on the iPhone 3GS is really just the old Internet tethering app with a new name.

How can I restore my iphone 3gs without iTunes?

Reset without iTunes

1. From the basic phone menu, tap on Settings. If you can’t find it just by browsing, swipe to the right and then type Settings to search it.
2. In the General menu, you should find a Reset option.
3. Now chose Erase All Content and Settings and then confirm your selection.

How do I get my iPhone 3g out of recovery mode?

To get an iPhone out of recovery mode, all I know is to hold the power button for 2 seconds, continue holding the power button but also hold down the home screen button for another 10 seconds, then let go of the power button but continue holding down the home button for another 15 seconds.

How do I get my iPhone 3 out of DFU mode?

Click on Device Rescuer on the right panel and choose Repair iOS System. Then tap on the right arrow to go on. Step 3. Keep your device connected and wait for a few seconds > Click “Exit Recovery Mode” at the same location and your device will reboot to quit DFU mode.

Is iPhone 3G 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.

Does original iPhone still work?

Apple has discontinued the original iPhone, and it can no longer support updated operating systems. But it appears some people don’t like change (or spending hundreds of dollars a year for a new phone). As of 2015, about 0.1% of iPhone users still used the original or second model, Time reported.

Can I connect more than 3 devices to my iPhone hotspot?

On your device with Personal Hotspot, go to Settings > Personal Hotspot > Family Sharing. Turn on Family Sharing. If you don’t see the option, learn how to set up Family Sharing. Tap the name of each of your family members and set whether they need to ask for approval or join your Personal Hotspot automatically.

Why does my iPhone hotspot not work?

Restart the iPhone or iPad that provides Personal Hotspot and the other device that needs to connect to Personal Hotspot. Make sure that you have the latest version of iOS. On the iPhone or iPad that provides Personal Hotspot, go to Settings > General > Reset, then tap Reset Network Settings.

How do I restart my iPhone 3G?

Step 1 How to Force Restart an iPhone 3G Press and hold both the power button and the home button for at least 10 seconds or until the Apple logo appears on the screen. Release the buttons after the Apple logo appears.