I did that. No battery replacement, but after resetting it without a Sim card I was able to use it like an iPod.
See what the battery replacement will cost and I'd double check with Apple to confirm you will be able to set it up as a WiFi device if you get a new battery. Richard "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Gerardo Corripio Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2020 5:41 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Using and setting up iPhones without Sims? Exactly that’s what I’m afraid of! But too would you guys change the battery on a 5S, to use it as an IPod of sorts? If so, could this phone be set up without a Sim card inserted? Gera Enviado desde mi iPhone SE (2nd Generation) de Telcel > El 29 ago 2020, a la(s) 7:36 a.m., Gordon <[email protected]> escribió: > > I would speak with Apple about this and see if a battery replacement might > be possible. You don't want that battery exploding on you for sure. That > could be highly dangerous and might even start a fire. You should not ever > plug this phone into power until this is resolved. > >> On 8/29/2020 7:33 AM, Gerardo Corripio wrote: >> Can one set up and use an iPHone 5S without a SimCard inserted in? This >> phone is deleted and restored to default, however the screen is so swollen >> that it’s sometimes difficult flicking, double-tapping and others. If I had >> enough money, I’d buy myself an IPOd touch at least for the purposes of >> multimedia consumption, and others (I’d like it to be sort of a Victor >> Reader Stream on Stieriods), but ‘m worried that the 5S might exlode on me! >> what would you guys suggest? or just leave it as a museum artifact? >> >> Gera >> Enviado desde mi iPhone SE (2nd Generation) de Telcel >> > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: > [email protected]. 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