HT204686: How to erase your iOS device and then set it up as a new device or restore it from backups
Learn about How to erase your iOS device and then set it up as a new device or restore it from backupsQ: i was given a used iphone 3g i am using it with prepay mins but i cannot get aps send pics etc. it says my carrier is still at& ... i was given a used iphone 3g i am using it with prepay mins but i cannot get aps send pics etc. it says my carrier is still at&t but i am usingstraight talk how do i unlock or change this i am clueless. help more
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Jan 26, 2013 9:40 AM in response to christy251by modular747,★HelpfulThe only way to unlock the phone is for AT&T to do it. If your father was an AT&T customer and the phone is out of contract, he can arrange this.
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Jan 26, 2013 9:52 AM in response to christy251by modular747,Re-reading your post, your phone may already be unlocked if you can make calls and text(possibly illegally unlocked if AT&T didn't do it), However, getting apps and sending pictures has nothing to do with unlocking.
You need to set the correct App store account (Settings > Store > tap ID > Sign out, Sign in) to get apps.
To send pics, you have to have MMS provisioned in your Straight Talk account (call them), and:
Settings > Messages > MMS > On