Is the iPhone 3 worth anything?

Although newer iPhones get substantial value (iPhone 4S + 64GB AT&T 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.

What can I do with my old iPhone 3?

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.

Will old iPhones be worth anything?

The first-generation iPhone, for instance, is now worth as much as $24,000 in the packaging on eBay, according to the Guardian. The original iPod classic – which launches all the way back in 2001 – reportedly goes for as much as $49,000 on resale websites.

How rare is the first iPhone?

With 6.1 million first-generation iPhone units sold in its first five quarters, the aluminum-backed iPhone is something of a rarity, but hardly worth as much as some first-generation iPhone prototypes, which have fetched about 10 percent of this factory-sealed iPhone's asking price.

What Should I Do with Old iPhone?

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What was the 3rd iPhone called?

The iPhone 3GS (originally styled iPhone 3G S, also known as iPhone 3) is a smartphone that was designed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is the third generation iPhone and the successor to the iPhone 3G. It was unveiled on June 8, 2009 at the WWDC 2009 which took place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

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How much did the iPhone 3GS cost when it was released?

iPhone 3GS will be available in the US on June 19 for a suggested retail price of $199 (US) for the 16GB model and just $299 (US) for the new 32GB model in both Apple and AT&T's retail and online stores, Best Buy and Wal-Mart stores.

Is the iPhone Se 3 worth buying?

If you prefer a relatively small iPhone in the “retro” design, the SE 3 will be perfect for you. It fits very well in the hand, is nice and light at 144 grams and even if Apple does not use “Ceramic Shield”, at least it gives the iPhone SE 3 the “hardest glass in a smartphone” – both on the front and on the back.

Can an iPhone 3 still be used?

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 Apple take old devices?

Apple Trade In. Trade in any device in any condition, and we'll give you credit or recycle it for free.

Can an old iPhone still be used?

If your aging iPhone is too old or damaged to trade in for whatever you think it's worth, here's some good news: As long as it can still connect to a wireless network—and every iPhone from the original 2007 model to today's iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus still can—there are plenty of ways to use it that don't require a ...

What was special about the iPhone 3G?

iPhone 3G gives users ever faster access to the Internet and email over their cellular network with quad-band GSM and tri-band HSDPA for voice and data connectivity around the world. iPhone 3G supports Wi-Fi, 3G and EDGE networks and automatically switches between them to ensure the fastest possible download speeds.

Who bought the first iPhone?

The very first iPhone 3G model released on July 11, 2008 was sold in Auckland, New Zealand to 22-year-old student Jonny Gladwell at 12:01 am NZST.

Was there an iPhone 2?

Did you know that there isn't an iPhone 2? After Apple created the first generation iPhone, the one that came after that was all about 3G internet connectivity, so the iPhone 2 was skipped.

What was the 4th iPhone?

The iPhone 4 is a smartphone that was designed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is the fourth generation of the iPhone lineup, succeeding the iPhone 3GS and preceding the 4S.

How do I clear my iPhone before selling it?

Go back to Settings and tap General > Transfer or Reset [device] > Erase All Content and Settings. If you turned on Find My [device], you might need to enter your Apple ID and password. If your device uses eSIM, choose the option to erase your device and the eSIM profile when asked.

How do I wipe my iPhone before selling it?

Why you shouldn't trade in your phone?

As phones become more expensive, trading in older models is one way for consumers to afford to buy new editions. But trading in old devices can be risky if any data is left behind. Russ Ernst, an executive at data sanitization company Blancco, called this a "ticking time bomb," and he has advice for avoiding disaster.