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Is iPhone 5 the same size as iPod touch?

Is iPhone 5 the same size as iPod touch?

Although the overall dimensions are similar, the iPod touch 5th Gen is 20% thinner and when combined with the gently tapered edges, the result “feels” significantly thinner than the iPhone 5.

How do I turn my iPhone 5 into an iPod?

Follow these quick tips to turn your iPhone into an iPod touch in an instant!

  1. Go to Settings > Cellular, and turn Celluar off.
  2. Keep Bluetooth and WiFi on.
  3. Turn the iPhone off and remove the SIM card or have insert a deactivated SIM card.
  4. Turn the iPhone back on and bingo your old iPhone now functions as an iPod touch!

Can iPhone be used as an iPod?

Connect the iPhone to an Internet-enabled computer with iTunes. The program will activate the iPhone, letting you use it as an iPod Touch. If the SIM card used in the above activation is still active, you can remove it from the now iPod Touch and place it back in the device that will continue to be used as an iPhone.

Is iPod same as iPhone?

The iPod Touch was unveiled to the world in 2007. On the other hand, the iPhone is a smartphone that shares the same hardware platform with the media player but as extra features like access to a telephone network and a built-in mike and camera. The iPod Touch is therefore, thinner than the iPhone.

Can I use my old iPhone 5s as an iPod?

To get started using an old iPhone as an iPod Touch, insert a SIM card into the phone — be sure the card is from the same wireless carrier that the phone uses. Connect the iPhone to an Internet-enabled computer with iTunes. The program will activate the iPhone, letting you use it as an iPod Touch.

Can you use an old iPhone like an iPod?

Yes, you can. There is no requirement for a SIM card in iPhone. I myself used an iPhone for about four years without a SIM card.

Can iPhone 5S still be used in 2022?

AT recently announced that it’s going to shut down its 3G service on February 22, 2022. This means that some older devices will no longer work after that date, including the iPhone 5s and earlier models.

Can I use old iPhone as iPod?