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Try Before you Buy – AppStore

Samad — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:44:04 +0000

Install the Hackulo.us repository as outlined in a previous post. Tap on Sections and navigate to Hackulo.us folder. Install the following files:

AppSync for 3.0
Installous

Restart your iPhone, and then launch Installous. Search for your AppStore application and download/install it. Once you’re satisfied with its usage, delete the application and purchase it from the AppStore!

Requested iPhone Features Available through Cydia

Samad — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:41:13 +0000

Many requested features for the iPhone are available through 3rd party extensions on Cydia. Below you will find a list of commonly requested features that can be added through the application. Simply search on Cydia using the name and you’ll find what you’re looking for! This list is constantly updated as new applications come out.

Video Recording (2G/3G only): Cycorder
Themes: Winterboard
Music Sharing: MewSeek
Ringtones: PhoneZap
Password Protect Applications: Lockdown

Repositories to Add

Samad — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:34:09 +0000

Cydia allows for the addition of as many repositories as you want. What is a repository? It’s basically a webserver that hosts files that you can install on your iPhone. Some repositories, such as Hackulo.us, allows you to add increased functionality to your phone’s backend. Others, such as XSellize, allow you to download and try out applications before purchasing them. To add a repository in Cydia, follow these instructions:

Open up Cydia, and tap on Manage (it will take some time to load Cydia)
Tap on Sources
Tap “Edit” in the top right corner, and then in the top left corner type Add

Once on this screen, type in the full URL to the repository.

Hackulo.us: http://cydia.hackulo.us
XSellize: http://xsellize.com/cydia/user-password

XSellize requires a username and password to access their repository. Simply sign up on their website and you should be able to access it.

You’re done! You just added a repository in cydia

BeejiveIM Settings Missing (iPhone)

Samad — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:53:29 +0000

Recently I installed BeejiveIM from the AppStore on my iPhone. Unfortunately, the settings for the program wouldn’t show up in Settings.app. After uninstalling and reinstalling it on the phone a few times, the problem was still there. Simply delete the application, hook up the iPhone to iTunes, and sync the application from your computer – it will fix everything

iPod Touch Home Button Issue

Samad — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:58:24 +0000

A few months ago I purchased an iPod touch from a local retailer. The three month exchange period from the retailer expired last month, and right around that time I started having an issue with the home button on my iTouch. The best way I can describe this is that the button seems to be recessed into the device itself. When I click the home button on the iPod, it will read it like a single click sometimes, but like a double click more often (bringing up the music menu if I’m not already in the music application). The intended behavior of this button is a single click will lead you to the home screen, and a double click will bring you to the menu.

I called up Apple tech support and they shipped me out a box to send my iPod back in, and once they received it they claimed it had no problems. WTF? I press the button once and it brings up the music menu!! I tried restoring the device before calling tech support along with taking off the screen protector (in case the button got stuck on it) and neither of those worked. Now I’ve got an iPod on the way that has a faulty home button that Apple claims works properly. Great! Anyone else have this type of issue? I expected Apple to be better about this stuff.. I guess I was wrong.

Downgrade your iPhone from 2.0 to 1.1.4

Samad — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:03:00 +0000

You can not downgrade firmware in iTunes 7.7, you will need to downgrade your iTunes first.

1. Download iTunes 7.5

2. XP: go to C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\My Documents\My Music\iTunes

Vista: go to C:\Users\USERNAME\Music\iTunes

Rename the file iTunes Library.itl to old.itl.

2. UnInstall your current iTunes. Start>Control Panel>Uninstall programs

3. Once iTunes is uninstalled, reboot your PC. Install iTunes 7.5.

4. Plug in your iPod – You will get an error says something like “iPod can not be used because it requires iTunes 7.7 or later.” Just click ok

5. Now Put your iPod into DFU mode.

1. Connect your iPod touch/iPhone to your computer with the USB cable.
2. Hold both power and home buttons at the same time and count to 10 (1 onethousand 2 onethousand etc. )
3. Let go of the Power button, continue to hold the home button until the iPod/iPhone connects back to iTunes.
- Be patient it can take some time sometimes while holding the home button. Also if your iPod/iPhone shows the connect to itunes symbol, your are not in DFU mode. It should look like the device is off.

6. Once into DFU mode, hold the shift key then click restore and select the 1.1.4 firmware. ( if you do not have the 1.1.4 iPod firmware you can download it here) (iPhone users – search their site! )

Once done upgrade back to iTunes 7.7 and delete the iTunes Library.itl and rename old.itl to iTunes Library.itl and you will have all your songs back.

Two Months!

Samad — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:03:14 +0000

Wow, I can’t believe its been two months since I last updated this blog. Quite interesting actually. I had a phase last semester where I really wanted to blog just so I could put information I found helpful on the internet out in a place where I could easily access it (and others could too!).. and now I’ve noticed that I don’t really search around much anymore for random information. Not sure why that is. I do have some iPhone information I haven’t posted up, but you can go to any other site and find that info as well (such as unlocking an iPhone/iPod Touch, or getting EDGE to work with the iPhone on T-Mobile). Maybe if I get bored sometime I’ll write it out.. sorry for the lack of updates though! Even if I decide to stop updating one day, I’ll keep the blog up for the information that is already on here.