Upgrade to iPhone5 and Make 3GS WIFI only?

[bg.nashville]

I currently have a 3GS and want to upgrade to an iPhone 5. I plan on trying the reserve option on Apple's website and pick one up at an Apple store. What steps will I need to take to make my 3GS a WIFI only device?

[jessica.]

Restore it to new and activate the 5.

[r2shyyou]

Originally Posted by bg.nashville

I currently have a 3GS and want to upgrade to an iPhone 5. I plan on trying the reserve option on Apple's website and pick one up at an Apple store. What steps will I need to take to make my 3GS a WIFI only device?

I could be wrong but I don't think there's anything you need to do (with the 3GS, at least). Assuming you'll be using the same phone number on the 5 as was on the 3GS, the 3GS will essentially become Wi-Fi only once the 5 is activated.

[ironicninja]

Originally Posted by r2shyyou

I could be wrong but I don't think there's anything you need to do (with the 3GS, at least). Assuming you'll be using the same phone number on the 5 as was on the 3GS, the 3GS will essentially become Wi-Fi only once the 5 is activated.

That seems to be the case with my 3GS

[RayK]

I am doing the same with a 3GS I bought here as a backup.

[pnoyblazed]

try updating the software on the 3GS. I know there's an option in ios 6 that allows you to turn off all network connections and strictly use wi-fi

[r2shyyou]

Originally Posted by pnoyblazed

try updating the software on the 3GS. I know there's an option in ios 6 that allows you to turn off all network connections and strictly use wi-fi

That'd be Airplane Mode. Looks like you've been able to enable Wi-Fi while Airplane Mode is on since iOS 4.2.1, so unless your 3GS is running an older iOS, you won't need to update.

[pnoyblazed]

Originally Posted by r2shyyou

That'd be Airplane Mode. Looks like you've been able to enable Wi-Fi while Airplane Mode is on since iOS 4.2.1, so unless your 3GS is running an older iOS, you won't need to update.

if you go to settings->general->Cellular you can turn it off to restrict all data to wi-fi

[Mr Hill]

When you upgrade to the 5 the sim card inside your 3GS will automatically be deactivated and it will be a Wi-Fi only device. You don't have to do anything.

[zman2100]

Yep. The SIM will be useless, and turning on Airplane mode and then WiFi will do the trick.