What kind of iphone is this?

[nerak99]

I have a phone that I was sold (bricked) as a 3G. I thought it was a good opportuntiy to learn about these things.

I am able to install various IOS versions on it (3.1.2, 3.1.3, 4.1, 4.2) as well a downgrade the BB with the intention of trying to get iTunes to agree to make it into a stock 4.2 iPhone 3G.

Anyway, the back has Model Number A1303A which everyone says is 3GS. It has an ordinary sim, not a mini sim. It has a Chromed metal back and bezel). The back has the A1303A written on it and could not take a sideways fitting min sim.

Apple Care serial checker on the serial I got from redsn0w says it is a 3G.

Anyone any idea what is happening here.

 

[Applejuiced]

Sounds like you got a really messed up iphone

 

[Brian Y]

Probably a 3G in 3GS externals.

 

[flurffmeister]

My guess is somebody tried to fix it with the logic board from a 3G and broke it.

Both 3G and 3GS use the second form factor SIM, aka mini SIM. It's bigger than the micro SIM that goes into the 4 and 4S, but smaller than a credit card.