Sometimes we can’t help ourselves but to keep on buying the newest models or the most up-to-date handsets that are out after one another, what can we say? We’re gadget freaks, and we love shiny new gizmos.But craving for the new ones, doesn’t mean we’re forgetting the old ones. Unless you’re planning to have a massive collectible of each mobile phones you’ve ever purchased, and show your entire collection at the local museum. ;-p
Either that, or the best way is to sell it and gain extra cash you’ll need in order to get the newer one. But then again, maybe you’re like our good & kind Sammy, who hates to be bothered with handling the auctions at eBay that can be really time consuming for a busy person like you.
Then the best way is probably to just hand-down your old iPhone to any family members or close friends, it’ll not just for a good cause (glued back a once broken relationship) but at the same time can be used as a tool to impress your mother in law on how a generous person you really are. ~LOL~ Now maybe, just maybe, your nephew will stop biting your finger after they know you are nicer in person. ;-)If you wanted to make Christmas comes early for the lucky persons, who will receive your first gen iPhone; then you must understand what to do when you’re handing down that AT&T’s iPhone handsets:
- You can hand down your old iPhone to someone else while activating your new iPhone 3G at an Apple or AT&T store, or anytime thereafter.
- Since your original iPhone's phone number is going to be used on your new iPhone 3G, the person receiving the original iPhone will need a new SIM card, which you can get by stopping by an AT&T retail store.
- You can add a new line or transfer an existing line to the original iPhone from home using iTunes. If you need help adding a new line, you can always walk into an AT&T store and see an associate.
- Once you've obtained a new SIM card for the original iPhone, the original iPhone can be activated through iTunes like you originally activated it.
- If the original iPhone is instead activated with its new SIM card in an AT&T store, you'll want to later connect it to iTunes and select "existing customer" to complete the process, even if you're new to AT&T.
- Users who'll be porting a non-AT&T phone number for use with an original iPhone can review the required number porting information covered in one of AT&T's earlier video guides.
Is that all? Or you need more real life action example to fully understand what to do with your current wireless plan with AT&T? Take a look at this Q&A below, that really hit the spot to explain them all:
Q: I have a cell phone with AT&T that is $40 per month plus an extra $10 per months for a second line for my son. Can I cancel my service and take over his second line? And if so, can I transfer my contacts and phone number to his phone? Can I just replace his SIM card with mine?
A: The beauty of GSM phones is that you can transfer your phone number and your contacts from one handset to another simply by switching your SIM card. So if you ever want to use your son's phone as your own, you won't have a problem. Yet you won't be able to cancel your service without canceling his as well. Because his phone is a "second line," it can exist only if your service is still in place. So don't get any ideas about getting cell phone service for only $10 a month. Conversely, you could cancel his second line anytime you'd like but you you may be liable for an early termination fee for that second line.
Don’t forget to grab AT&T’s
Sources are from:
- How to hand-down your old iPhone after upgrading to iPhone 3G (AppleInsider)
- On Call: Getting ready for the iPhone 3G (Crave)
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