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Computer Help and Support

mahatmakanejeeves

(71,105 posts)

1. This iPhone?

Reply to Paper Roses (Original post)

Tue Jun 2, 2026, 02:16 PM

Yesterday

https://everymac.com/systems/apple/iphone/specs/apple-iphone-8-att-t-mobile-global-a1905-specs.html

Yeah, it doesn't support the latest iOS.

If you want to stay with Apple, you can get a new, unlocked third-generation iPhone SE from Tracfone for under $200. The big disadvantage for you is the tiny screen size. It does support the latest iOS though. I hear you can them elsewhere for about the same price, and that refurbished ones are available too. You are not locked to Tracfone by buying this phone.

Edited: oh, these might have been discontinued. Tracfone shows four Apple phones. An iPhone 12 is $250, and they go up from there. Good luck dealing with the annoying chatbot.

https://www.tracfone.com/smartphones

Here's the iPhone 12
https://everymac.com/systems/apple/iphone/specs/apple-iphone-12-united-states-a2172-specs.html

Here's the third - generation iPhone SE
https://everymac.com/systems/apple/iphone/specs/apple-iphone-se-3-3rd-gen-2022-united-states-canada-a2595-specs.html

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Hi Friends, I need advice if you can help. [View all] Paper Roses Yesterday OP

This iPhone? mahatmakanejeeves Yesterday #1

I use an iPhone SE third generation. It cost a bit, though I bought it outright, not on a plan. usonian Yesterday #3

Tracfone has changed. mahatmakanejeeves Yesterday #5

Another senior, but I did tech for a living (and even now) usonian Yesterday #2

Possible refurbished phones... 2naSalit Yesterday #4

Call cell phone repair places and see if they sell second hand phones. applegrove Yesterday #6

I don't use my phone for much either and found "Jitterbug" perfect for my needs. n/t SheilaAnn Yesterday #7

Do a search on slick deals Sector 001 21 hrs ago #8

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