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Revamped version of the iPhone 3G with faster processing speeds. Repair of this device is similar to the 3G, and requires simple screwdrivers and prying tools. Model A1303 / 8, 16 or 32 GB capacity / black or white plastic back.

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Why can't I open my apps?

When I go to open any of my apps on my iPhone they will act like they r going to open then close out. I can only open the apps that came with the iPhone. And I have tried all the things the apple company (read on the internet) suggested to try

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This often happens if the apps were downloaded on an Apple ID with which you are no longer logged in, for example if you synced your phone with a friend's computer.

Try downloading a few new apps on your account to see if you are able to open those, or try an alternative Apple ID to which the apps might belong.

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Thank you for the advice, works perfect now.

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what if the same thing is happening to mine but I have a iPhone 5s

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@firecat_ My answer still applies.

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But I can't do load apps

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@ilovemannybae now all I have to do is try it I hope it really works.

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Do you have a jailbroken iphone? If do so you have have a tethered jailbreak and might need to use redsn0w to boot tethered now option.

Theres a new tool to untethered jailbreak the iOS 5.1.1 its very easy and works on the 3gs whit no problems, and eliminate the need to connect tue iphone to the computer on every reboot.

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No my phones not jail broken.

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My apps are not working they are not opening

Update (03/26/2016)

Yes need to get it fix

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a catch22 as no App can be open, is there a way to do it from a cmd line

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Thanks, Shelley! ;)

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i need some next annoying apple ID which apperently isnt verified

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I have this same problem too , I go into any app and even the apps that came with the iphone act like there opening the app then it just goes out the only app that doesnt do that is The Settings.....I have the IPhone 4 , IOS 7.1.2

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I am having the same issue, I only use this phone for music and games and most of my games have stopped working and other apps have now stopped working. I treat this phone like an IPod due to my actual phone doesn't have a lot of space on it.

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Just soak it in vinegar dash some salt on that ##&&% and let it sit for a few hours than your good to get on battlefield and team kill or text that girl you wanna eat out

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Please open my handy app

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It says I cannot open apps store.

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It's been like this for about 4 days

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How do you I open apps on iphone 3gs when they don't want to open?It is a 6.1.6 version!I'm having a hard time figuring it out?

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Apple sucks! Im having the same problem in openning apps, I also have a 3Gs.... I can not even get more apps because I got a message saying: "This app requires iOS 4.3."

So apple launches new versions that make older ones obsolete, now my iphone is not smart anymore, just a regular phone that recieves and makes calls /sms...

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Have you tried updating to iOS 4.3?

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iOS 4.2.1 is the maximum for iphone 3gs.

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No, I have a 3Gs, i have iOS 6.1.6

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iPhone 3GS is capable of running up to iOS 6.1.6.

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