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Sun, 22 May 2011
Hi Rob,
It seems like the update went fine until it went into syncing mode after the update. It hung in step 2 or 4 "Preparing to sync". It just freezes itunes and the computer. I am ready to unplug it and try to reset it. I am using xp. Any ideas?
Thanks
Jim K
Hi Jim,
Check to see if you have any other programs running on XP and close them down.
Also make sure you are not running through a USB hub or even into a keyboard or monitor - but rather plugged directly into the computer. It is really important when doing updates to your iOS device that it is plugged directly into the computer.
Again also make sure all other Programs are shut down.
Regards,
Rob W
Category: vip_iOS
-- posted at: 6:00am EDT
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Sat, 21 May 2011
Hi Rob,
I'm trying to find the Cydia app that closes the apps currently running in the background.
Thanks for your help.
George
Hello George,
We talked about these on Episode 173. There were two episodes that were recommended.
1. Remove BG
2. Multicleaner
Both are in the Cydia App store and require your device be jailbroken.
Regards,
Rob W
Category: vip_Jailbreaking
-- posted at: 6:00am EDT
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Fri, 20 May 2011
Hi Rob,
Is anyone else having a problem with Cydia?
For the past few days I have had problems logging on. Sometimes it doesn't let me access particular apps I have already purchased. Sometimes it doesn't allow me to access any part of Cydia at all.
Back in April I installed 4.3.2 and re-jailbroke my phone and Cydia had a similar problem. The servers were down for a few days, but they finally came back up.
I want to install 4.3.3 and re-jailbreak, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea now. Here is the only link I have found so far... http://iphonology.org/2011/05/cydia-server-down/
Your thoughts...
Regards,
Todd
Hi Todd,
I am not getting any reports like this and the Cydia store is working fine for me. However in the past when I have had issues getting to the Cydia store - the issue often went away after a re-jailbreak. Now I usually only did this once I confirmed on another iOS device that the Cydia store was indeed up and running. But if you are still having this issue - it sounds like it is time for your to upgrade and re-jailbreak.
Good Luck
Rob W
Category: vip_Jailbreaking
-- posted at: 6:00am EDT
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Fri, 20 May 2011
Direct download: tii_0176.mp3
Category: podcasts
-- posted at: 3:27am EDT
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Thu, 19 May 2011
Hi Rob,
I have heard some great things about the Terra web browser. When I searched for it on the iTunes Store, I get the message that this product is not available in the U.S.
What's up with this?
Thanks and keep up the great work!
Darrell
Hi Darrell,
I contacted the folks that make the app and here is their response:
thank for contacting us. Unfortunately Terra web browser temporary was removed from the App Store. At the moment we are woking on the update and making some changes in the API, that were required by Apple Team. Hope pretty soon our application will be available on the App Store. We are sorry for the inconvenience, which were caused by Terra browser remove.
So it looks like it is just part of the normal goings on with the Apple App store. Sometimes you have to change something in the app to stay in favor with the latest requirements dejor.
Regards,
Rob W
Category: vip_Apps
-- posted at: 6:00am EDT
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Wed, 18 May 2011
Hey Rob, Longtime Listener, First time E-mailer, just to share some more info on unauthorized tethering
I have a iPhone using T-Mobile USA, Recently, I started getting Texts from T-Mobile too, saying they they would block my Tethering, if I continued, I ignored them. I am using a grandfathered in Edge 5.99 Data plan.
Then I got a Text Message saying they did block it. I tried to Tether again, it sends me to a T-Mobile Website asking me to change the Data plan to a more expensive one with Tethering. This was on both MyWi, & TetherMe.
However, iTunes continue to work normally, so to is Skype, you know items that doesn't use a regular internet browser. Then I tried to PdaNet, and boom no problems. so PdaNet does something different with the Hide Data Feature.
so this presents 2 points, couldn't ATT just block tethering in a way such as T-Mobile, instead of force Upgrading?. and this pretty much confirms that ATT is may not just be guessing who is tethering by looking at data usage.
Thanks,
Anthony C
Category: vip_Jailbreaking
-- posted at: 5:06pm EDT
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Wed, 18 May 2011
Hi Rob,
I had a question. I want to jail break my 4.3.3 4g.
I have your tutorial and have DL everything I need.
But before I do it I need to know. When I jailbreak it do I keep all the apps that are already on it or do they go away?
Thanks
Joel
Hi Joel,
You will keep all your original apps (pre-jailbreak).
You do not loose anything when you jailbreak - you just gain access to the Cydia store and the ability to download / install jailbroken apps from the cydia store on your iOS device.
Good Luck.
Rob W
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Category: vip_Jailbreaking
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Tue, 17 May 2011
Hi Rob,
Some time back you talked about apps to get EXIF data from Photos - what were those apps?
Thanks
Bert
Hi Bert,
We mentioned a few actually and this was per Episode 151. The apps mentioned were:
Metadata browser
Photos Info
EXIF Wizard
Pro Camera + GeoTagging
Regards,
Rob W
Category: vip_iOS
-- posted at: 6:00am EDT
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Mon, 16 May 2011
Hi Rob,
I, like most avid iOS users, updated my iPhone from the original model. I put the original iPhone in a drawer and recently took it out. It is in mint condition and I have a friend who would love to have it if I can jailbreak and unlock it so he can use his beloved T-mobile (beloved for the rate plan only). I am a dedicated listener and I'm fully aware of the current jailbreak and unlocking options. My question is, how can I "retroactively" jailbreak an original iPhone running 3.1 and a firmware 04.05.04_G. Is it even possible? I'm assuming you at least need to update the version to something beyond 3.1, how can you do this without putting to the latest version which as of right now, restricts unlocking? Thanks Rob, absolutely love the show!
- Alan in Los Angeles
Hi Alan,
The latest version of the original iPhone should not restrict unlocking - you are talking about version 3.1.3
There are two ways to unlock the iPhone 2G (original).
1. Update to iOS 3.1.3 - the latest version in iTunes when you are connected with the iPhone 2G.
2. In safari on your iPhone go to - jailbreakme.com - and jailbreak.
3. In Cydia search for the app - BootNeuter - and install - that should unlock the phone.
Note - you will want to put your iPhone into Airplane mode and then turn on WiFi for steps 2 and 3.
If the above steps do not work for you - you can do the RedSn0w jailbreak / unlock.
http://www.redmondpie.com/jailbreak-iphone-os-3.1.3-firmware-with-redsn0w-0.9.4/
Either way you should be able to easily jailbreak and unlock your original iPhone
Rob W
Category: vip_Jailbreaking
-- posted at: 6:00am EDT
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Sun, 15 May 2011
Hi Rob,
My wife recently lost her new iPhone 4 and used the MobileMe feature Find My iPhone to locate it. The service worked flawlessly and we recovered her lost phone, from within the couch....
While in the process of sending commands to her new phone she also sent the commands to her old 3GS with a random password.
After many guessed at what the password might be, the phone now displays the message 'incorrect passcode. Please try again in 1,428,793 minutes'.
I'm not exactly a spring chicken anymore and just want to sell this damn phone already but it's stuck in countdown.
How do I recover the phone and restore it? iTunes won't recognize the phone and it won't respond to anything but the correct password that is long forgotten.
Suggestions?
Matthew M
Hi Matthew,
Have you tried putting it in recovery mode (DFU mode) and restoring it from the computer you sync it with?
Rob W
Hi Rob,
Not sure what DFU mode is or how to get there but if it's connected to it's normal Mac for sync or, any of our other Macs, same result. All it says is that the iPhone is in lockdown and requires a password to continue.
And it now shows 23,956,179 hours to re-try. This phone hates me. It keeps going up and I'm not even touching it.
Matthew M
Hi Matthew,
Try this and then doing a restore.
http://tii.libsyn.com/vip/ask-tii-putting-i-os-device-in-dfu-mode
RW
Hi Rob,
Yes!!!! That Worked.
Many thanks many times over. I really thought this phone was done for good.
Much Love. Don't ever stop!!!
Matthew M
Category: vip_iOS
-- posted at: 6:00am EDT
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