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Interesting Uses for iPhone 2G
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It is still a smart phone, you can use it as any other phones, ipod touch, give it to some one who can use it, sell it on ebay/Craigslist.
I was actually interested in practical home uses.
I've always heard there were apps to turn your iPhone into a universal remote control - or even an app that allows you to control your Mac from the couch, to play music or movies. Stuff like that.
Anyone?
Not sure if it's compatible, but i have the Griffin universal remote for my 4s. Amazing app, works great controls all my devices from my phone.
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I heard about that! When I get a new iPhone (currently using sheety flip phone) I am definitely going to look up that eBay listing.
There's no need to buy anything from ebay.
You just go to the store and activate the original iPhone, they'll put a $20 unlimited data plan on your plan. Then if and when you upgrade to a newer iPhone they will grandfather you in to the $30 unlimited plan.
finicky battery. it can standby for a solid 12-15 hours; however, when I am actually using it to make calls/text/listen to music it just dies on me within 3 hours.
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Woah. How exactly would I do that?
Plug it in to iTunes with a sim card inserted and follow the on-screen instructions.
get a replacement battery kit. I replaced the battery in my 3g when it would die after an hour, now lasts like new. Makes a good alarm clock/music player
Ask ATT for a new sim card. I always recommend you have any current data plan removed from your line as well. Plug into iTunes, enter your info, and you are almost always ready to go in minutes. From there, remove sim card, cut the micro sim (or ask att for a new micro sim), pop it in your iPhone 4/4s, and you're good to go.
For those into experimenting, you can also put Android on it. (incoming vote downs lol)
With broken wifi your practical uses for this thing are going to be extremely limited.
With broken wifi your practical uses for this thing are going to be extremely limited.
This. You can also download the 'Remote' application and control your Mac computers or an Apple TV.
I use my iPhone 4 and an old iPhone 3G (depends which room I'm in) for the Apple TV with the remote app.
Here is another idea..
Do you have an apple tv?
If not purchase and AV cable and load up your tv shows and movies so you can watch them on your TV!
Do you have an apple tv?
If not purchase and AV cable and load up your tv shows and movies so you can watch them on your TV!
Here is another idea..
Do you have an apple tv?
If not purchase and AV cable and load up your tv shows and movies so you can watch them on your TV!
Actually, I don't; but, I do watch all my movies on my old Mac over an Apple Cinema Display - which I can now control from the bed with my old iPhone - which is awesome!
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