Resolved Need to bypass iphone 3gs passcode (no i did not steal it)

[Darthmnkyrpm]

Okay before you look over this post, hear me out. I've had a 3gs for awhile now. The other day I dropped it and totaled the screen. My touch screen is now rendered useless. I was going to replace the screen for $50, but the other day, I saw a deal at best buy where they're selling iPhone 4's for $50. So I decided, why not just upgrade to a new phone? (I have been eligible for an upgrade for awhile) Now, don't hate me, but I have never connected my phone to my computer. I backed it up on an old computer which is no longer in my possession. So I have no back up of my phone on my computer. But when I went to plug in my phone, it wouldn't let me do anything because of my passcode. Note: I know my passcode, I just can't enter it in because of the fact that my touch screen doesn't work. It says I have to unlock my phone before backing up and syncing. So now I have an old iPhone 3gs with all of my data (including around 800 pictures that are saved no where else) and a new iphone 4 with no contacts, no pictures, no anything. Please is there ANY way to get past this without having to return my new phone and just replacing the screen on my old one? I'm desperate..

 

[Gav2k]

Okay before you look over this post, hear me out. I've had a 3gs for awhile now. The other day I dropped it and totaled the screen. My touch screen is now rendered useless. I was going to replace the screen for $50, but the other day, I saw a deal at best buy where they're selling iPhone 4's for $50. So I decided, why not just upgrade to a new phone? (I have been eligible for an upgrade for awhile) Now, don't hate me, but I have never connected my phone to my computer. I backed it up on an old computer which is no longer in my possession. So I have no back up of my phone on my computer. But when I went to plug in my phone, it wouldn't let me do anything because of my passcode. Note: I know my passcode, I just can't enter it in because of the fact that my touch screen doesn't work. It says I have to unlock my phone before backing up and syncing. So now I have an old iPhone 3gs with all of my data (including around 800 pictures that are saved no where else) and a new iphone 4 with no contacts, no pictures, no anything. Please is there ANY way to get past this without having to return my new phone and just replacing the screen on my old one? I'm desperate..

You can replace the whole front with eBay parts for $20 tap your passcode in and your golden. Other than that people round here will just think it's stolen.

 

[Darthmnkyrpm]

You can replace the whole front with eBay parts for $20 tap your passcode in and your golden. Other than that people round here will just think it's stolen.

Darn because I'm really short on money and I really wanted to have the iPhone 4. I've only had it for a day and it's going to be hard to return :/

 

[cyks]

Darn because I'm really short on money and I really wanted to have the iPhone 4. I've only had it for a day and it's going to be hard to return :/

Return the 4, buy the part for $20, fix your 3GS.
Wait 2 weeks, sell your 3GS for more than $20, buy new 4S for what you just paid for the 4 and sold the 3GS for (and likely have a few dollars left over).

 

[Interstella5555]

Short on money, can afford a high end smart phone and associated plan, but not $20? Only in America...

 

[eastercat]

You're the one who couldn't be bothered to connect your old phone to your computer. You're the one who screwed yourself over.

Darn because I'm really short on money and I really wanted to have the iPhone 4. I've only had it for a day and it's going to be hard to return :/

 

[Darthmnkyrpm]

Short on money, can afford a high end smart phone and associated plan, but not $20? Only in America...

No i can obviously afford fixing my screen for $20, but then I would have to return the iPhone 4 because I only have $50 to spend. (I've been saving for a bit).

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You're the one who couldn't be bothered to connect your old phone to your computer. You're the one who screwed yourself over.

Oh I know it was totally my fault lol, I just wish there was a way around it

 

[nickchallis92]

not sure why you would buy an iPhone 4 when a much newer and much nicer Galaxy s3 costs less

 

[Darthmnkyrpm]

not sure why you would buy an iPhone 4 when a much newer and much nicer Galaxy s3 costs less

Haha because i'm an apple only kind of guy. Everything I own is apple, so why would I get a completely different android phone that won't sync up to all my data?

 

[Jason4]

Haha because i'm an apple only kind of guy. Everything I own is apple, so why would I get a completely different android phone that won't sync up to all my data?

Remind us again what data you have for any phone to sync up to right now...

 

[Darthmnkyrpm]

Remind us again what data you have for any phone to sync up to right now...

Mainly my contacts and my pictures. It's the only thing I have to remember my friends by (I just moved to college like a week ago)

 

[Darthmnkyrpm]

Return the 4, buy the part for $20, fix your 3GS.
Wait 2 weeks, sell your 3GS for more than $20, buy new 4S for what you just paid for the 4 and sold the 3GS for (and likely have a few dollars left over).

Actually that's a great idea!! I'm totally going to do that!!