Dear Rob, 

I need to be able to teach a class on how to I use the iphone 4 and certain apps.

I bought the cable that Apple sells to mirror what's on the Ipad 2 but it does not work with the iphone 4.

I know there are some solutions if I jailbreak my phone but I really want to leave it like it is if anyway possible.

For years I have watched Steve during every keynote a demonstrated exactly what I want to do but I have yet to figure out how. I guess he must have a jailbroken his I-phone. Thanks for any help.

Patrick

Hi Patrick,

You need to jailbreak if you want to mirror your iPhone 4.  There is an app called Screensplitr (free) that you will want to get and you will also need iDemo on your Mac or PC.  

If you want to mirror to a projector in the classroom - you will need the app - displayout - also in cydia store - it is $2.99. and you will need the official 30 pin to VGA connector with that which it sounds like you have already. 

Per Steve Jobs iPhone - yes - he was using a special iPhone for the presentations. 

Regards,

Rob W

Hi Rob,

I used tiltshift app to do it.

Thanks

Daniel, Philly 

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Sprint CEO on Jobs: ‘Everyone Underestimated the iPhone’ - Digits - WSJ

Tampa Bay Buccaneers give each player an iPad as a playbook | TUAW

JailbreakMe's Comex goes to work for Apple | TUAW

The iLatch Ipad Case by Laura in Nashvile — Kickstarter

Big Grips Frame™ - The iPad® Case for Kids

Running a 21km Apple Logo as a Tribute to Steve Jobs | Cult of Mac

Video: This Isn’t The iPhone 5.. But I Kind Of Wish It Was | TechCrunch

Today in iOS on Vimeo

Speck Products | Speck Products iGuy - Fun Cover for iPad

Sprint Advising Employees to Remain Mum on iPhone » Sprintfeed

Forrester: Amazon's tablet will bury the iPad - Apple 2.0 - Fortune Tech

All With My iPhone Podcast - Audio Tours of Apps for iOS Devices

'iTunes Match' Allows Both Streaming and Downloading of Music - Mac Rumors

Sprint Strategy Update Coming on October 7th » Sprintfeed

VIPhone | Google Groups

Trooper iPad ClamCase channels 'Star Wars' | Crave - CNET

The Galaxy S II: Samsung's IPhone tickler Has Finally Arrived | FoxNews.com

The Financial Times Apps Are No More -- AppAdvice

AppleVis | Accessible iOS apps, news & guides for blind and vision-impaired

Blind Cool Tech Podcast

Apps Mentioned in this Episode:

Tii App

Sketchbook 

Surfballance

Grand Canyon

Madden 12 - iPad

Runkeeper

Navigon

Sendero GPS

Ariadne GPS

Cause of Death

Applinks - Cydia

Appinfon - Cydia

Hello Rob,  

Would you please suggest an App for reading documents/web pages when you do not have A network connection. I'm a new iPad 2 owner..

Thanks much.

Kind regards

Mike

Hi Mike,

Hi Rob,

This artwork was done in iStalin and Ransom Letters (with a found base image)

"iOS! Until victory, always!" [if Che had had an iPhone]

John K

 

I Received a text message (See Image) from AT&T offering up 1,000 free rollover minutes at no cost. All I needed to do is Text back "YES"  

Not that I am the paranoid type - but I felt it was best to call AT&T and confirm it really was a text from them and not some Text spam - that when I sent "YES" back to them I would be charged $1,000 from someone in Albania.  

AT&T was kind enough to confirm it is a real offer and only sent to certain customers.  AT&T also said it was a "Me Too" offer - meaning if you did not get this offer but wanted it - you just need to contact AT&T and tell them you are aware of this offer and would like the 1,000 extra rollover minutes.  See the Image for the exact wording of the offer.  So if you did not get this and want the extra 1,000 rollover minutes give them a call from your iPhone to 800-331-0500.

UPDATE - AT&T customers can also just text "YES" to 11113020 - and that will get you the 1,000 - so no need to call AT&T if you have Text messaging turned on for your iPhone.   Thanks to Bob and Ray for the heads on that.  

Hi Rob:

I heard that if one changes the font on a MacBook Pro (and I thought on the IPad as well), that battery life could be extended.  

Do you know anything about this.  

Thanks,

Scott

Hi Rob,

I noticed on some jailbreak tutorials there is talk about making sure you back up your SHSH blobs before you re-jailbreak or update software.  This way you can restore back to an older version of iOS.  Is this something your really need to do? Or are you ok to just jailbreak your iOS device and move forward.  

Regards,

Stephen

Hi Stephen,

Thanks for the question.

I made the decision not to mention SHSH blobs on my tutorials - as that just tends to complicate things and confuse people. 

Reality is you do not need to do it.  It is just an insurance policy where you are hedging against the dev team not being able to jailbreak the next version.  It is just needed if you want to do a jailbreak again in the future after Apple has patched the current exploit and assuming the dev team can not figure out how to re-jailbreak the new version.

So far - the Dev team has been able to jailbreak every version.  I am lazy personally and choose not to do the SHSH backup and instead place my faith in the dev team to figure out future jailbreak exploits.  

If you must must must have the jailbreak - ie if you are using your phone unlocked - then yes SHSH is important - if you are just using it for 5 icon dock and backgrounder and jailbreak is not life or death - then it is not needed to do the SHSH back up.

Hope that answers your question.

Rob W

Hey Rob its Victor from Houston,

I created this artwork on my ipod touch 4 using The app Elf Your Face, after taking a screenshot of the bootlogo of the Tii app.

Rob-

Long time listener.... I jailbroke my iPad using Spirit (32 gig, wifi only), and everything went fine. I installed ONLY Categories and Backgrounder.

After turning off the iPad (holding the on/off button, and then slide to power off, and turning back on, the appearance of everything is very messed up. The background image is no longer there (only black), and the docked icons at the bottom are all bunched up on the left side of the screen at the bottom.

I had to restore it and reload everything. And because I'm a curious fool, after restore, turned off/ on iPad again, and same thing happened.. before I restore again, just wondering if you've ever heard of this problem, and if there is a solution short of restoring again!

Thanks, Ed

Hello Ed,

Sorry to hear of your issue this is the first I have heard of this one.

I am betting it is the categories app - as backgrounder is working fine for me and others I talk with.

I would suggest you rejailbreak and see if categories is still there and if so remove it. 

If that does not work then a full restore would be suggested.

Jailbreak apps in Cydia tend to be a little hit or miss (on in this case Crash) for the iPad.  

Read the description and if it does not say it is for the iPad - there is a chance it may mess up your iPad. 

Regards,

Rob W

This artwork was with Doodle Buddy on my IPod Touch 4.  

Stephen
Mechanicsville BrownCoat 

Hi Rob,

I just restored my iPhone as a new phone. I did not have a backup.    

Do I have to pay again to get push with the Tii app?

Thanks!

Chad

Hi Rob,

Here's a holiday scene for you to consider for your podcast. 

On my iPhone 3GS I used the "Snowman Kit" (which is a free app that allows you to build snowpeople) to create the scene and I loaded that into "Doodle Buddy" to layer the holiday greetings.


Sincerely,

John
Mesa, AZ

Hey Rob,

I created this using the 'Touch of Color' application, it works great! 

Regards,

Victor from Houston

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Beware: McAfee selling iOS protection you already have - InfoWorld

Is Google buying Motorola for its 24,000 patents?

Apple iPhone with LTE in carrier testing

Official Google Blog: Google to Acquire Motorola Mobility

Apple Pushes iPad 3 to 2012 Due to Retina Display - Mac Rumors

Best Buy sitting on a pile of unsold HP tablets | CNET News

Report finds 95 percent of tablet buyers want an Apple iPad

South Korean Lawyer Leads Privacy Crusade Against Apple

China Mobile confirms talks with Jobs for iPhone - CNET

Apple Seeking Engineers For LTE Field Tests - Forbes

HP Kills TouchPad, Puts WebOS in Hibernation | Wired.com

Hewlett-Packard To Discontinue Touchpad, WebOS Devices

Apple’s tablet rule more secure as HP drops webOS hardware

Loving The iPad Is In Our DNA And Orangutans Prove It -- AppAdvice

Apple releases iOS 5 beta 6 to developers; here's the full change log

Ad suggests free iPhone 3GS at Best Buy Mobile on Aug 22 | TUAW

Technocat in a Suit - YouTube

TouchPads selling out in U.S. at $99.99 - latimes.com

TouchPad's Lesson: Tablets Cost Too Much | PCWorld

iOS 5 to Remove Developer Access to UDID

Price Drop: Apple Offering Refurbished iPad 1 for $299 - Mac Rumors

App logs reportedly confirm dual mode CDMA / GSM iPhone 5 in testing - Engadget

How to Animate a Demo of an iPad App with Photoshop | Psdtuts+

Sprint to Get Apple iPhone 5 - WSJ.com

Sprint to land Apple's iPhone: ZDNet

Google Closes Android Developer Complaint Forum

Exclusive: Apple readies cheaper iPhone for growth markets | Reuters

Fallen Apple: Steve Jobs resigns - Fortune's

ManWall.com

Apps Metioned in this Episode:

Tii App

Drawing Pad

Wizzard Apps

Surfbalance 

Web Albums

Hi Rob,

Until my son can upgrade what's the best version iOS for the iPhone 3 , not 3GS.?

Says we need to update to 4.1 to install sling box player.

Steve in springfield, mo!!!

Thanks in advance!!!

Steve E

Hey Rob,

I created this pic using;
 

Cropforfree, Juxtaposer, & appyNewz. 

 

Regards,

Dan & Becky
St. Louis, Mo

Rob,

 

I need some help.

 

I have a 3GS running 4.3.3 jailbroken with jailbreakme.com. I recently tried to synch and transfer purchases to my PC with Itunes and was unable to do so because Itunes error message says Itunes cannot read the contents of the iPhone . And recommends RESTORE to factory settings. Same error on three PCs running different versions of iTunes (thru 10.4).

 

Wonderful.

 

My last backup was in June, which hopefully I can access, but how do I back up data (notes, contacts, media purchased in iTunes store, etc.) before restoring if I cannot do so with iTunes?

 

If I restore, then Ill be at 4.3.5. How would I get back to 4.3.3 to jailbreak

 

TIA

AG Lang

Hi AG,

Do you have WiFi Sync installed on your iPhone?  (Update: WiFi Sync may be causing the issue - and you should try uninstalling it - especially the client on your computer that works with it)

See the instructions at their site - http://getwifisync.com/

If you do not have Wifi Sync - then uninstall iTunes and re-download / install the latest version of iTunes and try the sync again.  

If those two tips don't work let me know.  But they should help most people.  

And Yes - iTunes typicaly works fine with jailbroken iPhones as far as sync'g goes.

What ever you do - do NOT restore your iPhone.  Not yet. 

Rob W

Hi Rob,

I'm looking for an app recommendation. I've been trying to find an app that lists and maps bike trails but have been pretty disappointed with what little I have found.

I'm interested in this to help me find new trails for riding (and/or running) both near home and when I'm traveling.

Do you or any of your listeners have suggestions for a good app - even a great web app?

Thanks,

Tim

Hi Tim,

One App that was recommended by a listener in the past is the App - Trails - GPS Tracker.  There is a lite version you can try out.

Look over the ratings and feedback for both the free and paid version - especially the paid version before purchasing to make sure it meets all your needs. 

Trails - GPS Tracker - seemed to get better overall reviews than the other App like this in the app store -  EasyTrails GPS 4 -  which also has a free version 

Good luck with these apps - and let me know if you have tried or do try either app.

Regards,

Rob W

Hi Rob,

I did the "drawing" with Magnetic Alphabet.  Then rotated, cropped, and resized with PhotoGenie.  All was done on the iPad but made for an iPhone.

Regards,

Steven W

hey Rob!

 

I was wondering is there a way to add HTML signatures from the iphone/ipad?

instead of that one liner about "sent from my iphone"?

Thanks!!

Laura G

Hi Laura,

Per the Signature of emails.  

Without jailbreaking there is a way to get a very customized signature.  

http://www.coolgeex.com/adding-html-signature-to-your-iphone-4-without-jailbreaking-it/

This is a non-jailbreak work around to get a customized signature with images and links. See screen shot image of one I was able to set up in this post.  The Twitter and Facebook images and the main libsyn images were all hot links.  So it works very nice.  

This does require setting it up with that sites free service - and then saving a bookmark / webpage icon on your desktop.  This is not adding it to your standard email app.  This requires initiating the email from the special icon / link via safari.  

Now if you just want to remove the default message you get from Apple - you can go into the Settings App.  Then to Mail, Contacts, Calendar.  Then scroll down to the signature and edit it there. 

Regards,

Rob W

Rob,

I have included some artwork I made on my iPod Touch using Jack O'Lantern (that's the correct spelling for the app).

Brendan from Downers Grove, IL

Here's a caricature I did on my iPad using ArtStudio and a Pogo Stick stylus.

Hey Rob,

I jailbroke my phone yesterday and was suddenly addicted to my phone once again.  I have a First gen, 8gb, 2G, 3.1.2 Iphone.  

Yesterday everything went well on my jailbroken phone, however today the cydia app on my phone keeps crashing.   I have tried turning my phone off, and back on; using SBSettings to respring my phone, connecting the phone to my computer to rejailbreak, is the only other option to connect to itunes and restore to factory settings?  

I have a feeling this is the only option but wanted to use it as a last resort..

Thank you so much for the great podcast!

Jessica 

California 

Hi Jessica,

Sorry to hear of the issues you are having.

One option if Cydia stays open for any period or time is to go in and remove the most recent cydia apps you installed. Chances are there is a conflict between a couple of apps.

If you can not - then you will need to restore. 

Next time you jailbreak - install -  cydelete - first - this will let you delete Cydia apps without needing to use cydia - so if this problem comes up again - you might be able to solve it by deleting apps first.

Good luck.

Rob W

I started out using the free app Substrate to generate the background artwork.  The app doesn't DO anything, but it does it exquisitely.  When Substrate had created a pattern that I found pleasing I performed a screen capture on the iPad.  I opened the saved screen capture in PhotoPad, another free app, and used my RADtech stylus to rotate and annotate it.

 Charlie

iOS 5 Beta 6 is now available for over the air download.  

As with all iOS Beta updates - there is an accompanying iTunes update.

Process for updating is the following.

1. Sync your iOS device with your computer.

2. Back up specifically your iOS device to your computer.

2.b If you have photos - make sure you download / sync those photos with iPhoto or your windows equivalent.  

2.c Make sure your iOS device is fully charged or plug in a power source now. 

3. Download the latest version of iTunes and install.

4. On your iOS device Go to Settings --> General --> Software Updates   

and then check for the update and download.  

5. Wait, and wait a little more, and then when it looks like it is almost done downloading - wait even more.  

6. When you see the pop up book tap "install"  unless you fell asleep in step 5 - in which case it will auto install after a minute or so. 

7. Wait while it reboots - takes a few minutes. 

8. Check to make sure you email, photos and other items are still there.  They should be.

Unlike the last update - Apple is not recommending you delete all data - so this one is actually easier and faster than the last one when all is said and done. 

I am playing with it now - and if I find or hear of any new features I will update this post. Of course if you come across any new features or bugs please put them in the comments below. 

.

Hi Rob,

I've been one of those folks who have been reluctant to jailbreak my phone. Two things are scaring me away. First, your warning about the potential for problems. This is my only phone, and I use it for business, and would be hurting if it were out of commission for a few days. But I'm just about over that, and want to jailbreak, except for the second item.

I would want to have a good solid backup before I did jailbreak. But I have been unable to back my iPhone up lately. It will sit in iTunes for an hour, syncing, and just be 30% done. I just had to cancel the last 4 or 5 syncs. Any thoughts on what would cause it to take so long to backup?

I've also noticed that my orange Other is over 2 gig now. Is that out of line?  I'm afraid to restore, now, too, because the last actual backup is so old. Worse though, is that iTunes seems to think that the last backup was just the last time that I had actually cancelled. So if I restore, would it draw from a corrupt backup?

Any advice would be very much appreciated!

Randy

Pittsburgh, PA

Hi Randy,

First up definitely do NOT restore or Jailbreak or upgrade EVER if you can not backup first.  

I would suggest if you have lots and lots of photos in your camera roll - to sync them to a computer and then delete out all the photos in your camera roll on your iOS device.  That sometimes will greatly speed up the back up.

Same if you have videos in the camera roll - essentially get it do nothing in the camera roll on your iOS device and you should see a great improvement in speed.  I would also look at how many voice memos you have and again get them sync'd up on your computer and then turn off the sync'g.  

Regards,

Rob W

Created with two apps: 1. The art of glow app. 2. Meritum paint pro. Both fun to play with and only .99¢ each.

 

Take care. 

 

-Matt in DFW

Hi Rob,

I am currently paying way too much for my landline. My wife and I both have iPhones (one 4 and one 3GS).

I am planning to ratchet down my landline costs to the bare bones, so I can still have it available for 911 (e.g. if the teenager is home) and also in the rare case when power is out (since the copper wire phone service has its own power source).

Wondering what you think about the "Ulimate Irony: Use an Old Jailbroken iPhone" section of the following Gizmodo article: http://gizmodo.com/#!5654683/how-to-replace-your-landline-with-google-voice

I am considering using an unlocked/jailbroken 3G iphone I have sitting on the bookshelf gathering dust.  

And any other thoughts, recommendations, articles you may have on this topic.

Thanks!

Del

Hi Del

If you are looking at replacing your land line with the jailbroken iPhone per the Gizmodo Article - you need to realize two issues - 1. No 911 calls  2. No calls when the power or just the cable goes out - as that method does require you to have a VOiP connection.

So in your case where you are looking to have a phone around for your daughter for emergencies - this will not be a good choice. 

However for those just looking to replace their land line with an old jailbroken iPhone - it is a good article.  Here is the meet of the article on how to set up the jailbroken iPhone 

Attribution to Gizmodo per the link above:

Here's how:
• First, jailbreak your iPhone.
• Download GV Mobile+ and Acrobits Softphone from the App Store.
• Get a Sipgate account and your free phone number
• Have Google Voice forwards calls to the Sipgate number
• Add your Sipgate credentials to Acrobits Softphone. It's not hard: you're basically just plugging in your number and user name.
• In GV Mobile+, head to the Settings tab and change the 'Phone to Ring' from "No Phone" to your Sipgate number.

Regards,

Rob W

Hi Rob,

My name is René and I draw on the iPad for fun. I really like the How Wrong Were They segment in your show, and it inspired me to make this drawing on my iPad. It was made using Photogene, Sketchbook Pro, and Art Studio. All three are great apps for illustrators and those who are more serious about creating art.

I hope you like it as album art for your podcast.

Regards,
René.

Ever wonder why I distain Digitimes so much - well it is BS like they put out this week that has something to do with it.  

First remember they were rumor mongering that the iPad3 would launch this fall.  And by rumor mongering I mean Link baiting.  

Now they just link baited the opposite and said that the iPad3 will not be out until 2012 because of supply chain issues related to a Retina Display.  So now they have put out both that it will be released in the fall and it will not be released in the fall (want to guess which article they will point to when it comes out not in the fall).

And that is why I can't stand them - they were putting out BS when they originally said the iPad3 would be released this fall and now are throwing out more BS when they say the iPad 3 is being delayed until 2012.  

The iPad3 was not scheduled for a fall release so there is no delay - Heck it is not even announced yet and any blogger with half a brain can see how well the iPad2 is doing vs. the comp and realize there is NO business reason to release a new iPad this year.  

And sites like Digitimes and others that said otherwise based on "unnamed" sources are/were full of crap and likely just link baiting.  

.

Hi Rob, 

The other day I had plugged my phone into the computer to charge, I still have it set up to automatically start Itunes, I had left the room and my girlfriend went on the laptop to use iTunes and selected update to 4.3 on my phone, thus removing my jailbreak. 

I have my host file updated for Jay's server but iTunes is still giving me an error.

The one time I got it restored on 4.1 it had no service I waited several hours and multiple reboots but still nothing. 

I finally just gave up and re-updated to 4.3. Is there any way you know of to get me back to 4.1? I do have SHSH blobs for 4.1 and 4.2.1

Regards,

Derek

Hi, Dan from Vancouver, wa

made this with glow doodle, hope you enjoy.

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Ten-year-old hacker exposes iOS, Android games exploit | Macworld

Another reason to go iPhone: It's cheaper to support | InfoWorld

Google+ for iOS gets iPad, iPod touch and iOS 5 support 

iPad Apps For Hobbyists

Report: Android malware skyrocketing, iPhone malware rare

Apple passes Exxon as most valuable US company

Nowhereelse iPhone 5 rumor roundup - YouTube

Cablevision, Viacom Settle iPad App Dispute

Likely Reason For Sprint’s Stock Rating Upgrade

Is a Sprint iPhone 5 on the way? - CSMonitor.com

Apple to Hold Media Event on September 7th, 2011

Apple's Tablet Battles: All About Appearances

Samsung misrepresented its surprise in EU iPad-clone ban

Apple Set To Release An iCloud iPhone Free With Contract

A giant white iPhone table

More blood on Apple iPad’s touchscreen: Dell’s Streak 5 tablet is dead 

AppleInsider | Dell kills its 5" 

Apple will not hold iPhone 5 event on Sept. 7

Does Cinemax’s iPad app violate Apple’s no-porn policy?

Why Is This Nokia Lady Using An iPhone?

Orange References iPhone in Job posting

Apps Mentioned in this Episode:

Tii App

Brushes

InsulinCaddy

Wizzard APPS

Google+

VueScan Mobile

Around Me

Trip Advisor

Taxi

Hello Rob,

I'm a recently retired Mac Sys Admin from Penn State, and now that I'm on a fixed income, I really can't justify spending almost $1,000.00 per year for a phone contract. So, I dropped my monthly AT&T plan, and converted to a Motorola RAZR with an AT&T goPhone plan ($2.00 per day, unlimited use, unlimited text).  That serves me well since I rarely use the phone for voice or text and I'm almost always within reach of WiFi.  But, when I go out and about, I very much hate carrying two phones around.  I really want a way to use my iPhone as an AT&T goPhone.

So, I researched unlocking the iPhone, cutting down sim cards, etc. etc.  But I never found a solution to using the iPhone as a goPhone that I was 100% comfortable with.  But then, once Apple starting selling unlocked iPhones, I thought I should go to an AT&T store and request them to unlock my iPhone.  I figured I'd grovel and beg and explain to them that I'd never ever pay a monthly contract, and wouldn't they like me to be a happier customer not weighed down by two phones?  I knew there wasn't a snowball's chance in hell that AT&T would agree, but I figured I'd give it a go anyways.

In early June, I was visiting my sister in West Lafayette Indiana, and she happened to need something from her local AT&T store, so I tagged along, figuring this was a perfect chance to see if they would unlock my iPhone.  I waited to speak with a service agent and I asked, "I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this question, but might you unlock my iPhone?"  I explained my recent retirement, and how I couldn't justify spending close to a grand a year on an iPhone plan, and how I really, really, really wanted to use my iPhone as an AT&T goPhone.  When I heard the guy let out a belly laugh, I knew I was pipe dreaming.  He says, "No-o-o-o-o, I can't unlock your iPhone (more chuckling and laughing), but what I can do for you is to set up your iPhone up as an AT&T goPhone."  I was in shock -- so much so, I gave serious consideration to firing up one of my iPhone survival apps!  He asked the other clerk if that was now allowed, got confirmation that it was, and within minutes, my iPhone was configured as a goPhone!  Smiling faces all around, especially mine!  I've never been so happy to visit an AT&T store in my life.

I don't think I've heard or seen reports of this new AT&T policy.  So, I thought you and your listeners would like to hear about it.  If I missed the news, either in print, or on a show, my only out is that since I am recently retired, I must have been napping when word hit the street!  Zzzz. Zzzz. Zzzz.

Again, thanks for providing such a superb podcast.

Cheers,

~~Kenster 

Hi,

I created this drawing using Qvik Sketch on iPad, great App.  Feel free to use it for your shows artwork.

Thanks,
Hooman

Hi Rob,

I have lost the contacts on my Iphone 4, and nothing seems to work to bring them back.

I even downloaded contact apps and put a few in, but they don't stay.

This started after the last update 4.whatever. I am running window 7, hope you can help.

Thanks,

Karen H

Hi Karen,

This is an issue others have reported on as well.

The fix that usually works is the following.

1. Go To Settings --> Mail, Contacts, Calendars --> (Scroll Down to)  Import SIM Contacts

2. Then wait until it is finished and your contacts should be back.  

This happens when backing up and sync'g the phone as the iPhone does not by default store your contacts unless you have selected it to do so.  

To change it so it does sync going forward - with your iPhone connected to your computer.  Open iTunes.  

Then select your iPhone from Devices. 

Then go to Info tab.

The top section is for Sync'g Address book contacts - Make sure that is selected. 

Please let me know if this does not fix your problem.

Rob W

First attempt at some podcast artwork. Took a screenshot of the TII app splash screen then used FX Photo Studio ($1.99) to crop it and run a couple if filters on it. 

Best,

Doug T

Hi Rob,

I had a non jailbroken 1st gen. iPad Running pages with no problem. Then I jailbroke The iPad and pages stop working. So I installed pages on my already jailbroken IPhone 4 and it dose not work it just keep crashing. Just wondering if anyone else have this problem with pages?

Regards,

Fred Y

Hi Fred,

Typically the jailbreak itself does not cause an issue with any Apps.  It is a conflict with one of the jailbroken apps you installed after the Jailbreak that is likely causing the issue.  

When jailbroken - it is always best to un-install any JB apps you are not going to use regularly.  I know there is a tendency to just install apps and if you do not use them just to forget about them - however if you do that when you are jailbroken you WILL have issues.  

My recommendation at this point is to go into Cydia and un-install every Cydia app you are not using consistently.  Then check pages again.  If there is still an issue - then start un-installing the rest one at a time until the issue goes away.  

There is no quick fix solution when you have conflicts between apps - outside of removing the conflicting app. 

Regards,

Rob W

UPDATE:

Thank's Rob I had problems with pages and you advised me to try removing jailbroken apps that I don't use. I did that and found the one that was conflicting it was HUNTSPELL a spellchecking app. Thank's again Fred

Rob,
Made on MyPaint Free app.
Hope you like it!
Love the show,
Tom M
Northport, MI

Hi Rob,

I own a non jailbroken iPod touch and don't plan on doing so, can I record my screen as a video file for YouTube videos in anyway using my pc or an app etc thanks for your time

Sean W

Hi Sean

I think what you are saying / asking - is that you have an iPod touch that is not jailbroken and you do not want to jailbreak it. And you are asking if there is any non-jailbroken apps to allow you to record what happens on the screen of you iPod touch on your computer?

If that is the question - then the answer is No.  

If you jailbreak - then the answer is Yes.  There is a program called ScreenRecorder - that lets you record right on the iPod - anything you are doing and then you transfer the video.  There is a free version that just records 30 seconds you can try out.

There is also screen splittr - that lets you mirror what is going on on your iPhone on your computer.  Then you need to use screen capture software on your computer to record it.  There is a program called Demo god that works with it on the Mac - don't think there is anything for a PC.  

Rob W

Rob

I used Doodle Buddy for the Ipad. It is a great app and I highly recommend it

Steve

Hi Rob,

I am looking for a way to use my iPhone as a remote for Keynote. It appears all the available remotes in the app store only work with a Mac. Any ideas out there?

Thanks.

Andrew E

Miami, Florida

Hi Andrew,

There is the actual Keynote App for the iPhone - which is the recommended one.

Note - Keynote itself only works on a Mac - so that is why all the apps just work with a mac.  You can not run Keynote the program on a PC.

I would recommend the Apple Keynote Remote app.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/keynote-remote/id300719251?mt=8

Rob W

Hi Rob,

My name is René, and I live in the Netherlands. I made this drawing with Sketchbook Pro and ArtStudio, using a Pogo Sketch, on my brand new iPad. I hope you like it.

Thanks,
René.

Hi, I'm from Pomona, ca. My name is Toronto G and I used the app Draw on my iPad to make this art. I hope u and the listeners like it.

Hi Rob,

I have a problem with my iPhone 4 that I loved. I had all iPhones since back on 2007 but now this is the first one that I have called in names. I jailbreaked all my iDevices and this wasn't the exception. This phone looses connection to the internet and sometimes I can't even make calls even when it shows I have signal, there is no connection. It freezes! when I press the power and try to slide to unlock it will not respond, can u imagine when I receive a call? If I'm on mail and I want to erase a message, if I try to swipe to delete. it doesn't even respond and it goes on an on.. so Yesterday I decided to update it. Ok, I loose all my hacks and features, but if this will solve this problems..  Fine! Done! Now I don't have any connection problems but everything else is the same. 

- when I go to slide to unlock it freezes so I have to turn off and on to be able to unlock.

- if I'm on mail or phone app, when I want to select, sometimes it doesn't respond so I have to turn on and off.

-this my be unrelated but in Yahoo, it keeps telling me that it doesn't have internet connection, so I press CONTINUE, like Ten times until finally recognizes I have signal.

I have unlimited internet plan with AT&T, and yes I have updated to 4.3.5 

Thanks

Jerry in Atlanta

Hi Jerry,

Have your tried a complete factory restore - NOT from a backup?

You may first want to do a reset on the network settings -

settings -->  general -->  reset -->  Reset Network Settings

but since you are having issues with the slider - I doubt that will help there - and sadly it looks like you either have something corrupted and you need to do the full factory reset or you have a hardware issue and you need to take it to the apple store.

Let me know if the full factory reset works - but again - you might want to try the Reset network setting first just to see if it helps. (doubtful - but it is quick to try).

Regards, 

Rob W

Hey Rob, 

I'm a happy camper, my iPhone is working just fine, I did as you suggested, a Full factory reset and that did the job. Thank  you very much for taking the time to answer my questions 

Have a beautiful day and keep doing what you are doing.

God bless you,

Jerry

Hi Rob,

I used brushes to make this I also got the picture from the wallpapers app. 

Keith the iPhone guru

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

T-Mobile is Getting the iPhone 4 and iPad, Here’s Proof

Add NFC Payment to Your iPhone 4

Why Is iPad Head Girl Stalking Around New York City?

iOS 4.3 For Apple TV Now Available

iCloud.com goes live, prices revealed - CNN.com

Apple captured two thirds of available mobile phone profits in Q2 | asymco

The iPhone Actually Has No Competition Where It Matters Most | TechCrunch

4G Wireless is a Waste of Money‬‏ - YouTube

Why You Shouldn't Buy an iPhone Right Now

Apple iPad 2 online shipping finally drops to within 24 hours | ZDNet

Facebook Acquires Push Pop Press

Google: Apple and Co. Waging Organized Campaign Against Android

Google: Apple attempting to “strangle” Android

Official Google Blog: When patents attack Android

Jailbreak hotspot-ers: AT&T is moving you to a tiered data plan involuntarily

Acer Founder Says MacBook Airs, iPads, Tablets and Ultrabooks Are Just A Silly Fad

Do You Live In An Android State Or An iPhone State? | TechCrunch

China Mobile, Apple reportedly ink deal to sell iPhone 4 by end of Oct.

More Evidence Apple Is Readying An Inexpensive Pre-Paid iPhone

Apple Still Signing iOS 4.1 Firmware

FBI Launches Its First Mobile Application, The ‘Child ID’ iPhone App | TechCrunch

Verizon Blocking Tethering On Jailbroken iPhones

iOS 5 Beta 5 For iPhone iPad and iPod Touch Released

Tii VIP - How to Share Files with Pages

LA iPhone Boot Camp

iOS 5 Beta Reveals Speech-to-Text feature

Apps Mentioned in this Episode:

Tii App

LetterMpress

JobMo

InsulinCaddy

Child ID

iUser - Cydia 

Rob,

Had some time on my hands to fiddle with the Brushes app on my iPad and got carried away. 

After a while I realized I might as well embellish it with the Tii logo (slightly stylized). The text at the top of the image was created using Keynote for iPad and pasted into Brushes. 


Cheers.
David

Apple released iOS 5 beta 5 today.  Note the OTA update may not be available for you yet.  Keep trying.

As with past updates it is mostly bug fixes in this beta update.  As I find out about any new features I will update this post. 

As always you will want to upgrade to the latest version of iTunes (10.5 beta 5) first then do a back up of your iOS device - and then do the OTA update.

Update1: It appears to do the OTA update you need to do the following:

• To install iOS 5 beta 5 using over the air software update, you must first erase all content and settings on your device by choosing Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Over the air software update can be initiated on devices running iOS 5 beta 3 and later by choosing Settings > General > Software Update.
• Be sure to backup your devices using iTunes 10.5 beta 4 or through iCloud backup prior to installing iOS 5 beta 5. After installing iOS 5 beta 5, you can restore your device using either iTunes 10.5 beta 5 or through your iCloud backup.

I am working on the update now and will post more after I am done. 

Update 2:  I was able to update two devices - an iPad and 3GS with the OTA updates - but as per above you do need to do a full Erase of all content before it shows that an update is available over the air.  Make sure you do a full back up with your iOS device connected via USB prior to doing the erase.  

After you erase set up as a new device - do the update - then do a restore from back up after you have done the update.  To do the restore from update - I did it while connected via USB and right clicking on the iOS device in iTunes and choosing the restore from back up option.  If after the restore from update you see your Apps - but it shows them as waiting for download for each app - do a sync with the iOS device tethered via USB.  

Good luck - this one was not as straight forward as past updates. 

Now off to see if there is any new features. 

Screenshots of logo from Tii app. Cropped with PS Mobile and then Lego-ized with Lego Photo

Kevin Crossman

Rob, 
I have a question for you or the audience. I have a class with no wifi that I use my MacBook Air for. I have Internet on my iPhone 4 (obviously). I'm looking for an app that will let me transfer a file (office doc, image, PDF, etc) to my MacBook using adhoc wifi (like AirDrop) or Bluetooth. Unfortunately, I can't jailbreak, so I'm looking for a "sanctioned" app. It's probably not possible, but I figured you'd be the one to ask. 

Thanks,
Lou V

Hi Lou,

Here's what I drew on Glow Draw while waiting in line : )

-Stephanie from San Antonio 

I had been having intermittent issues with Apple TV on and off for some time with streaming from Netflix.  This was especially true when ever someone else was surfing on the wifi network that my Apple TV was on.  My old router was a Netgear RangeMax model WPN824 v3.  Lately when checking download speeds there was hardly a day it would be above 1 MBPS.  It seems having 3 iPhones, an iPad, a Roku, 3 computers, an Apple TV and an HP Wireless Printer all pinging it was too much.  

I looked around and read a bunch of reviews and found that for under $100 a good Wireless router looked to be the Cisco / Linksys E2500 "Advanced Dual-Band N Router" And after getting it set up - WOW.  Netflix never started videos so quickly and streamed so well.  On my laptop which when I did Speed tests before switching I went from an average download speed of 0.6 mbps with the Netgear router up to 15 mbps with the e2500.  This is with the same number of Wifi devices "connected". (Plugging my modem directly into my computer resulted in an average of 19 mbps on the downloads.)

One of the nice things on the E2500 is that it is dual band - so surfing the web while watching Netflix on Apple TV did not effect either - even when streaming from Youtube.  

Additionally I noticed a nice speed bump in surfing on my iOS devices. As would be expected per the numbers above.  

If you are having starting and stopping issues on your Apple TV with Netflix and updating to the lastest software on Apple TV did not fix your issue - it may be time for a new Router.  The e2500 was $79 at Best Buy - I recommend calling before heading out, the store I went to only had one in stock.  You can also find it on line for about $70.  

Now for the Warning - if you have a Mac and you have updated to Lion - You will need to wait to upgrade.  Setting up the e2500 requires a Max running OS X 10.5.x or 10.6.x - but I could not get it set up on my OS X 10.7 (Lion) Mac book Pro.  I had to use my old mac book running Snow Leopard.  I checked the site for Cisco/ Linksys and the setup software was last updated mid July - right before the release of Lion.  

After the initial issues with getting it set up - I am now very happy with the performance of the router - not just for Apple TV and my iOS devices but for my Computer as well. 

What do you Think of this as a wallpaper for for tii.
I created this using an app called doodle buddy. Free in the app store.

Regards,

Alexander S

Hi Rob

Can you explain to me how to get my texted pictures off my iPhone and on to my computer or any other device?

Thanks Rob I love your show

Fred

Hello Fred,

One of the easiest ways is to simply tap and hold the thumbnail of the image and select Copy - and then past it into an email and email it to your computer. 

You can also tap once on the image and then when it opens up in the lower left you can tap on the box with the arrow out and then save the image - whch will then put the image in the camera roll - which then can be sync'd up with your photo app on your computer. 

Regards,

Rob W

What's up rob?

I made this art work on my iPhone using three apps.

I first used sketch book,

then used puri ! 2.5

and finnaly I used photo brush.

***rezil***

Made with glow doodle For $0.99 . Enjoy your show everytime. Keep it up! Tony from Chicago il.

Made with juxtaposer & itoony sent with Tii app.

Love the show & the App.

Sent from Dan's iPhone

Apple TV (2nd Gen) iOS 4.3 update is available.

There are two big changes or at least two noteable changes.

There is now access to Vimeo a competing video sharing service to Youtube.  So if you are fed up with Fred and the Annoying Orange but still want user generated content - there is now Vimeo on the Apple TV.

The 2nd change is Apple TV now supports purchasing TV shows through iTunes on the device.  Previously it only supported renting TV shows.  

If you find anyother hidden updates - let me know.  Also let me know if you find any issues or improvements to streaming via Netflix.

Regards,

Rob W

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Terra - Web Browser

Dell's dilemma

iPad moves ahead of Android at corporations 

Why Is There No Sprint iPhone? | PCMag

iUser Jailbreak Allows Multiple User Accounts on the iPad

US FDA Plans Oversight of Mobile Medical Apps - CNBC

AT&T Does Just Fine Without iPhone Exclusivity 

Daring Fireball: The iPad's Dominance of the Tablet Market

iOS 5 Beta 4 Released As Apple’s First OTA Update - SlashGear

Apple Planning to Introduce White iPod Touch Later This Year? - Mac Rumors

iOS 5 Beta 4 Adds Cellular and GPS Toggles to iPod Touch

iPod touch gets cellular toggle switch in iOS 5

Apple releases iOS 4.3.5 | ZDNet

Simple and cheap iPad stand

Did Apple Just Accidentally Confirm the 3G iPod Touch?

1 In 3 Americans Wants An iPhone 5, Even Though It Doesn't Exist Yet

Students are willing to give up sex for an ipad- The Inquirer

Do You Sleep With Your iPhone?

AT&T to implement data throttling in early October

AppleInsider | Xoom fails to match iPad

Apple Now Has More Cash than U.S. Government

Amy Winehouse’s Death Wins Woman an iPod, Christian News

An Update for Our Smartphone Customers With Unlimited Data Plans

iPads Lake Minneola

iPhone price cuts hitting Radio Shack, Target tomorrow? -- Engadget

Spock Is Not Impressed

Apps Mentioned in this Episode:

Tii App

Garageband

Brushes

Ticket to Ride

JobMo

Terra Web Browser

iUser - Cydia