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What Are my Options for Getting My iPhone Activated?

Asked by gambitking (4206points) May 15th, 2013

I just received a used iPhone 3GS from a friend. It’s got an AT&T SIM card in it, and it only shows me the “plug me into iTunes” animation on the screen.

What are my options as far as getting this thing turned on? I don’t want a contract, and I’d like to move my number from Verizon to this phone. I consider myself tech savvy, but mobile phone service and activation, etc. is not my thing, so thanks for any help.

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Fred931's avatar

This may help. Note that it does say you’ll want to have your new SIM card ready to go before starting the procedure.

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Yeah that’ll be a useful resource if I need to unlock the phone, thanks @Fred931

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65Stang's avatar

you can buy a Net-10 sim card or Straight talk and activate thru them and insert the micro sim card in your iphone. many retailers sell the Net-10 sim pack, but straight talk is only available thru their website

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