Running the new iphone os on an old iphone 3g users of older iphones and ipod touches dont get the best features of ios 4, the new iphone operating system. Upgrade to new iphone 3g s or simply update to os 3. Apple ios 4 for iphone 4, iphone 3g, iphone 3gs, ipod touch. While a vast majority of iphone users are really enjoying the new features and performance improvement in the latest ios, some iphone 3g users have reported that ios 4 has slowed down their iphone. The iphone 3g and below wont steve says the hardware doesnt support it. This release is just a minor upgrade over the last firmware and it mostly brings stability and bug fixes for iphone 3gs, 3g, 2g and ipod touch. This is not the same version which runs on the newly announced apple ipad.
Here are all the details you need to know, including deals from carriers and retailers alike. Apples new and muchhyped operating system update is already bundled inside the iphone 3g s, but existing iphone owners can now download iphone os. The iphone 3g s will also come with loads of new features some of which will be available to current iphone and ipod touch owners in a software update available for download june 17. Finding ios apps compatible with older devices apple club. It will trll you which iphone model it will be compatible with, when released this fall. Apple iphone 3gs offers speed boost, video capture, new os. She doesnt use it for much more than the usual messagingsafarimail.
Ten years ago, apples iphone 3g brought speed and apps to the smartphone. Users of earlier devices, such as the iphone 3g and firstgeneration iphone, will be able to get the new os this summer, but some features such as multitasking wont work, due to. Pay with your iphone using touch id in stores, within apps, and on the web. Seem to sell alright on ebay so i might just sell it and get this new one. The 3g s adds new camera features, including autofocus, autoexposure, and autowhite. What is the best version of ios to use on an iphone 3g. It was announced on march 17, 2009, and was released on june 17, 2009. Annoyed as i just got an iphone 3g like less than a month ago. The new camera offers a tap to focus feature that can automatically adjust an image for.
The feature set degrades on older devices, and the ability to multitask and change background pictures will not function on ipod touch 2nd gen or iphone 3g, the original iphone 2g doesnt get the update at all. Two months from now apple will release ios firmware 4. Apple iphone 3g s is better model or just get os 3. Allows cellulardata use over the 3g network when available. The iphone 3g, codenamed n82 and model number iphone1,2, had the same 3. Major features include a 3mp camera, video recording and hands free. The data intensive igo satnav app was able to start only after a fresh restart of the iphone 3g with ios 4 and the app itself took some good 37 seconds more than on the older os to fully load. Apps optimized for 4inch screens iphone 5, 5c and 5s, ipod touch 5th and 6th generation additional notes this article corresponds to our other article, finding macos apps compatible with older macs, but this one is for ios devices ipad, iphone and ipod touch. Difference between iphone 3g and 3gs side by side comparison duration.
If you decide the new features and shortcuts just arent worth the. Apr 08, 2010 the iphone 3g and below wont steve says the hardware doesnt support it. For example, iphone 3g can not use multitasking or change the background picture, and neither can the 2nd generation ipod touch. Tft display, 2 mp primary camera, 16 gb storage, 128 mb ram, corning gorilla glass. The most significant among those are highlighted below. Tech iphone 3g s arrives on june 19 in 16gb, 32gb flavors along with expected and some unexpected details about iphone os 3. The iphone 3gs operating system supports the geotagging of photographs. But the software may be enough of a boost to keep many users from buying the new model, walt mossberg writes. Its really slooooow and the screen acts like its numb. On the other hand, power users will crave the new models muchbetter performance, battery life, storage and other features. Running the new iphone os on an old iphone 3g computerworld. Users of older iphones and ipod touches dont get the best features of ios 4, the new iphone operating system. If your carrier supports voice over lte volte, youll see these options. Vintage and obsolete products owners of iphone, ipad, ipod, or mac products may obtain service and parts from apple or apple service providers for 5 years after the product is no longer manufacturedor longer where required by law.
Whatll really grab you about the new iphone os is the deluge of new and improved app store software that is the result of apples brilliant embrace of developers. It will be free for all iphone users, but ipod touch users will have to. Jun 17, 2009 as a bonus for all iphone users, iphone os 3. The new system included support for voiceactivated controls and peertopeer play of. Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously. If your carrier doesnt support volte and is a gsm carrier, youll see one of these options.
There are simple reasons why the new iphone 3g is better than the last apple has eliminated so many annoying little hangups that you might run into when using the old one. As most readers of engadget are well aware, in the gadget world a new piece of apple hardware is a major. Update your iphone, ipad, or ipod touch apple support. Between apples free os upgrade, the new nextgeneration handset, and the heavily discounted 3g, its decisiontime for both devotees and holdouts.
Allows cellulardata use over the 2g network when available. First released on june 8, 2009, this smartphone improves on the basic iphone design. And i interested with the ios 7,can i upgrade it to iphone 3gs. New features, new apps, here you will find all the information you need. The apple iphone 3gs is the third generation of apples iphone series and a successor to the iphone 3g. Comparison between iphone 3g s, iphone 3g with new os, and palm pre. Apr 20, 2020 learn how to update your iphone, ipad, or ipod touch to the latest version of ios or ipados wirelessly or using your computer. The launch of ios 4 has received a mixed response from users. With over 100 new features in ios 4, its an exciting free software update. The iphone 3g shipped with then new software version 2.
There was a project for the iphone 2g and iphone 3g as well as the ipod 1g and 2g mbmc called the whitedoor project, it was a custom firmware for the original iphone that was designed to update the graphics, backport several features of newer ios versions, and generally increase the scope of capability for the original iphone so that it could still be used with modern apps and features. It seems like all the iphone users i know are in the iphone developer program and already running the iphone 3. I used to have a 3g still do in fact, and it runs much smootherfaster. May 23, 2010 step by step instruction on installing the android os onto the iphone 3g. How to downgrade iphone 3g from ios 4 to iphone os 3.
How to downgrade your iphone 3gs from ios 4 to ios 3. Ugh, it has been so laggy i couldnt care less about the new features and apps because i only use it as a phone, web browser, and email app i dont play games on it. The cellulardata options on your iphone might vary based on your carriers network. There are different steps in installing this onto the 2g. Comparison between iphone 3g s, iphone 3g with new os, and. The new phone offers nine hours of internet access on wifi, 10 hours of video, 30 hours of audio playback, and 12 hours of 2g talk time. Apples new iphone 3g s 2x faster, 32gb, 3mp camera and. Jun 08, 2009 tech iphone 3g s arrives on june 19 in 16gb, 32gb flavors along with expected and some unexpected details about iphone os 3. Join the iphone upgrade program to get the latest iphone every year, low monthly payments. Use the wallet app to apply for, manage, and use apple card. The new operating system unifies the ios mobile operating system and iphones and ipads with the exception of the original iphone will.
This method will not work on any ipod touch model, or iphone 3gs. Other features of the new os include the ability to add wallpapers to the home screens as. Allows cellulardata use over the lte or 4g network when available. By the end of that year it delivered its last update for the 2008 iphone 3g. Apple today has unexpectedly released the new iphone 3. Sep 27, 2018 the cellulardata options on your iphone might vary based on your carriers network. With apple trade in, you can get credit toward a new iphone when you trade in an eligible smartphone. Connectivity edit in addition to edge, the iphone 3g supports assisted gps, 3g data, and triband umts hsdpa. A lot of iphone 3g ownersmyself includedhave discovered that upgrading to ios 4 has slowed their devices to a crawl. June 8, 2009 apple finally delivered the new iphone 3g s today, with more power, speed, battery life, and a 32gb flagship model. Almost lost in the hoopla surrounding yesterdays unveiling of the iphone 3g s was the announcement that apple will release an operating system upgrade for its current smartphones and handhelds in just a few days. Dubbed the iphone 3gs, the latest version of apples popular smartphone promises to launch applications and run software faster than the previous model, as well as take advantage of faster cellular networks. Ten years ago, apples iphone 3g brought speed and apps to. In it blogwatch, richi jennings watches bloggers pontificate and bifurcate.
The operating system on ios devices can be updated through itunes, or on ios 5 or later, using overtheair ota updates. Should you upgrade to a new iphone 3g s or simply update your old iphone 3g to the os 3. A major version of ios tends to be released every time a new type of iphone is launched, usually once a year with minor changes throughout the year as needed. Features exclusive to the 3g s include a video camera and voice control, which enables you to dial numbers or pause music using speech recognition software. Mms cut, copy, paste copypaste photos undo support caldav support voice memos youtube login landscape keyboard works in email, notes. Apple unveils nextgen, multitasking iphone os wired. Jun 24, 2015 the iphone 3g launched on july 11, 2008, and it launched internationally. The cellular radio, however, received a significant update to support 3g umtshspa networks. Jun 08, 2009 the iphone 3g s boasts a 3megapixel camera that lets you capture and edit both still images and video. Join the iphone upgrade program to get the latest iphone. About the lte options on your iphone apple support. Submitted by bob bhatnagar on september 15, 2010 10.
While these features are included in the iphone os 3. Jun 07, 2010 apple has renamed iphone os to ios, which is appropriate considering the operating system runs on more devices than just the iphone. Rated ip67 maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes under iec standard 60529. In addition to hardware changes such as a 3megapixel digital camera that could also record digital videos and an internal digital compass capable of working with various mapping software, the iphone 3gs included a new operating system, the iphone os 3. Since the iphone 3gs is the first iphone to come with the iphone os 3. Apple promises improved battery life with the iphone 3gs. Apple on monday unveiled a new version of the iphone. I wanted a performance improvement, having heard that safari was improved. Since, as mentioned above, holding down the home button now launches voice control on the iphone 3gs and does nothing on the iphone 2g or iphone 3g, force quit has be reassigned. With the ios 4 the iphone 3g boot time took 57 seconds longer than on a regular iphone 3g with iphone os 3.