How do I turn my iPhone into an iPod touch?

To get started using an old iPhone as an iPod Touch, insert a SIM card into the phone — be sure the card is from the same wireless carrier that the phone uses. Connect the iPhone to an Internet-enabled computer with iTunes. The program will activate the iPhone, letting you use it as an iPod Touch.

Likewise, people ask, can I use my iPhone as an iPod without a SIM card?

Simply place a SIM card from the last carrier with which you used your iPhone into the device, and activate it. Then remove the SIM card. You can now use the iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS as you would an iPod touch (Wi-Fi only, no cellular service). If your device is unlocked by your carrier, you can use any SIM card.

Also, can I use my iPhone 7 as an iPod? Answer: A: You need a SIM card to activate every iPhone. But that SIM need not be actively associated with any cellular service. Once activated, you can use an iPhone effectively as an iPod Touch without a SIM in it (I.e. once activated, you can remove the SIM).

Also asked, can I use an old iPhone as an iPod after deactivating it?

You can use a no longer activated iPhone as an iPod Touch, but in order to install a firmware update or restore the iPhone with iTunes if needed or wanted, you need to leave the no longer activated SIM card inserted in the iPhone - the same SIM card that was used with the iPhone when the iPhone was activated.

How do I set up an iPhone without Apple ID?

When you're asked to sign in with an Apple ID, tap Create New Apple ID. If you don't see an option to create a new Apple ID, you are signed in to the App Store, iTunes Store, Apple Books, or iCloud with an existing Apple ID. Follow the onscreen instructions. When you're asked for payment information, choose None.

What can I use my old iPhone for?

Here are 10 smart—and cheap—uses for old iPhones.

Clock. Set your old phone on a dock or a stand and use a clock app.
Music for your car. Take your music library on the road.
Remote control.
Surveillance system.
Cookbook.
Extra storage.
Voice recorder.
Document scanner.

How can I copy contacts from iPhone to iphone?

Go to Settings > Tap on your Apple ID's profile part > Click iCloud > Select Contacts > Tap on it to turn it on. Select Merge when it says, “What would you like to do with existing local contacts on your iPhone”. Wait for the contacts on old iPhone syncing to new iPhone.

Can I use an iPhone without a data plan?

The answer is "no", you need an activated SIM card to setup a new iPhone, but "yes" to using it without a plan. By using call/text apps over WiFi there's no need for cellular service unless wifi isn't readily available. provider, any appropriate sim will do.

Can you still use an iPhone without service?

Still, plenty of apps require no Internet connection or cellphone service at all to use. The iPhone is a perfectly capable device without a service provider or usage plan. You can use your iPhone without any cellular service.

Can you use an iPod touch as a phone?

There is. It's using an iPod touch, which only works over Wi-Fi, and here's how you can set one up as your phone substitute. At the end, you'll be able to send messages securely through apps such as Signal, protect your traffic with your own VPN, and, if you like, make calls to normal phones over the internet as well.

How can I use my old iPhone without service?

Answer: A:

An iPhone can work fine without a carrier, but you won't be able to make Cellular calls without an active service plan from a carrier.
You only need to get the iPhone unlocked if you plan on using it with another carrier.
You can make VoIP calls in wifi without a sim card.

How much does a SIM card cost?

Prepaid SIM Costs Unlimited (or at least large numbers of) calls and texts are common on most plans. AT&T's prepaid monthly smartphone plans start at $35 for 1GB of data, or $50 for 8GB. T-Mobile's standard prepaid plans start at $45 for 4GB of data, or $50/10GB.

Do you need a SIM card to download apps iPhone?

Yes, you do not need sim card to use your iPhone and its applications. You can use your iPhone like iPod by simply connecting it with wireless network.

Do you need a SIM card for WiFi iPhone?

You will need a SIM card to set up your iPhone as a Wi-Fi-only device, but only temporarily. After that, it'll work SIM-free. Note that after rebooting the device, you may get the notification to insert a SIM card; however, this message is easily dismissible using the "Cancel" button in the alert.

How do I activate a used iPhone?

Tap "Settings," "WiFi" and choose an available network. Type the wireless password for the network, if required, into the Password field. Then select "Join." Press and hold the "On/Off" button and follow the instructions to activate your iPhone.

Can you make calls without a SIM card?

The short answer, yes. Your Android smartphone will totally work without a SIM card. In fact, you can do almost everything you can do with it right now, without paying a carrier anything or using a SIM card. All you need is Wi-Fi (internet access), a few different apps, and a device to use.

Can you text without a SIM card?

Use WhatsApp For Texting and Voice Calls WhatsApp is totally free to use and has over a billion worldwide users. The answer to this is a big “YES”, it is indeed possible to use WhatsApp on your iPhone or Android Phone without having an active Phone Number or SIM Card linked to your phone.

How do I activate my iPhone without WiFi or iTunes?

Perform the following steps:

Restart the iPhone.
Try another means of reaching the activation server and attempt to activate. Try connecting to a known-good Wi-Fi network if you're unable to activate using a cellular data connection. Try connecting to iTunes if you're unable to activate using Wi-Fi.
Restore the iPhone.

How do I set up an unlocked iPhone?

Activate your device You need to connect to a Wi-Fi network, a cellular network, or iTunes to activate and continue setting up your device. Tap the Wi-Fi network that you want to use or select a different option. If you're setting up an iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular), you might need to insert your SIM card first.

Do you need a SIM card for iPhone 11?

Nearly all iPhone models sold on apple.com and at the Apple Store are unlocked. Choose any carrier and either join or upgrade with the Apple iPhone Upgrade Program. Purchase a SIM-free model. This is like any other iPhone, just without a carrier nano-SIM card.

How do I turn my old iPhone into an iPod for my child?

iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing > Add Family Member > Create a Child Account > Next.
Enter your child's birthday and tap Next.
Review the Parent Privacy Disclosure and tap Agree.
Enter the requested information for your payment method and tap Next.

Can I still use iMessage if my phone is suspended?

So as long as you had an active cellular plan when you first setup your iPhone, you should be able to continue using iMessage as before even if your plan gets suspended or cancelled.

How do you turn off your old iPhone?

Tap Erase iPhone, then tap it again to confirm.

Turn Off Find My iPhone

Open the Settings app.
Tap on your name to open your account settings.
Tap "iCloud."
Scroll down to "Find My iPhone."
Tap it.
Tap the toggle to turn it off.

What can you do with old iphones and iPods?

You can bring back any iPod (working or not) for 10% off a new iPod (except the iPod Shuffle). In Store Recycling. Apple will take back old Apple batteries and iPods for free recycling in their stores. For everything else, you need to use their mail back system.