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can I still use iPhone apps without a contract through a wifi connection?

I simply want to continue using the apps I paid for after my AT&T contract is discontinued and I no longer have cellular service with my iPhone 3GS

iPhone 3GS, iOS 4.3.1

Posted on Apr 28, 2011 10:02 PM

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Posted on Apr 29, 2011 12:23 AM

Sure. It works for people with iPod Touches.

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Apr 29, 2011 11:19 AM in response to brianb the flea breeder

Just keep the SIM handy as if you ever have to or want to restore it as new, you need a SIM in it to activate it through iTunes (SIM does not need to have service, just be in the device to complete the activation in iTunes so you can sync, update, download stuff, etc).


Other than that, just keep using it as you like. Once the service is switched over to a new phone/SIM, the old iPhone is deaf&dumb as far as cellular service is concerned, but otherwise it keeps on going as it was (although in the USA at least, it could still make emergency calls - illegal to cut off a phone from 911, even one with no service active).

can I still use iPhone apps without a contract through a wifi connection?

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