Got one of these last week & i have to say it is an impressive piece of kit, the only problem i have found to date is that it does not seem possible to send a 'business card' from my contacts to someone else ???
My sister in law has an I Phone (on contract) but wants to sell it on ebay as she hates it, can some punter just stick their O2 sim in it and use it if she sells it?
mourne; no not possible to send business card, also not able to send pic msgs or forward txt other than that i love it and the new application feature is supperb can download almost anything!
minder; yeah they can be unlocked so she can sell it locked no problem.
Brother-in-law has one. He thinks it's a cracking phone. I've tried it a few times. Love it.
Sister doesn't think much of it though.
Probably just a boy's toy Minder.
Quote from: ziggysego on February 12, 2009, 11:48:23 AM
Brother-in-law has one. He thinks it's a cracking phone. I've tried it a few times. Love it.
Sister doesn't think much of it though.
Probably just a boy's toy Minder.
I am due an upgrade in July and wouldnt mind one, dunno if the good folks at 02 will give me a free upgrade to an IPhone, doubt it.
I'm moving to O2 next month, so I'm going to try and wing a free iPhone off them.
You'll only get a free Iphone(8gig) if you sign up to a min 45 quid a month contract for 18 months, min 75 for the 16gig.
O2 are very strict on their discount policy on the Iphone - they don't offer them. When I upgraded they wouldn't offer me any discount even though i'd been a customer for years and spend a s*** load of money(i use teh phone on roaming and call international all the time). When I kicked off the offered me the same contract is was on free for 2 years and 3 upgrades to any other phone except the iphone within that 2 year period.
Personnally it's a great piece of kit - the apps and games are getting better all the time. As for the forwarding texts, you can already get an app to do that, so I wouldn't be surprised if thier is one forwarding business cards.
Quote from: thebigfella on February 12, 2009, 12:57:10 PM
You'll only get a free Iphone(8gig) if you sign up to a min 45 quid a month contract for 18 months, min 75 for the 16gig.
O2 are very strict on their discount policy on the Iphone - they don't offer them. When I upgraded they wouldn't offer me any discount even though i'd been a customer for years and spend a s*** load of money(i use teh phone on roaming and call international all the time). When I kicked off the offered me the same contract is was on free for 2 years and 3 upgrades to any other phone except the iphone within that 2 year period.
Personnally it's a great piece of kit - the apps and games are getting better all the time. As for the forwarding texts, you can already get an app to do that, so I wouldn't be surprised if thier is one forwarding business cards.
So i take it i could cancel in July, pay £99 for the 8GB I Phone and start a new contract?
The rumours of a new iphone coming out in the summer are starting, youd maybe want to hold back before making any decisions.
In saying that i have the 3g and i think its class.
Quote from: Minder on February 12, 2009, 01:20:45 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on February 12, 2009, 12:57:10 PM
You'll only get a free Iphone(8gig) if you sign up to a min 45 quid a month contract for 18 months, min 75 for the 16gig.
O2 are very strict on their discount policy on the Iphone - they don't offer them. When I upgraded they wouldn't offer me any discount even though i'd been a customer for years and spend a s*** load of money(i use teh phone on roaming and call international all the time). When I kicked off the offered me the same contract is was on free for 2 years and 3 upgrades to any other phone except the iphone within that 2 year period.
Personnally it's a great piece of kit - the apps and games are getting better all the time. As for the forwarding texts, you can already get an app to do that, so I wouldn't be surprised if thier is one forwarding business cards.
So i take it i could cancel in July, pay £99 for the 8GB I Phone and start a new contract?
If your an o2 customer they will still charge the upgrade fee and then you go onto an 18 month contract. Same as if you become a new O2 customer.
As for rumors of the new iphone - they'll offer a chance for people to upgrade within contract like they did with the 3g. Its like any apple product, you'll never buy it if you wait for each and every upgrade based on rumors. Personnally there would need to be major hardware charges for me to consider upgrading at the moment; remember lots of the features people want are all software upgrades - these will become available in firmware updates to whatever iphone you have.
bigfella, the ability to run background processes is to be a firmware update, but the current phone has limited cpu for this, the next version is *supposedly* improving on this.
Ill have a look see when the facts are released - like yourself i wont be upgrading simply to have the latest model which is no better.
Quote from: thebigfella on February 12, 2009, 12:57:10 PM
You'll only get a free Iphone(8gig) if you sign up to a min 45 quid a month contract for 18 months, min 75 for the 16gig.
O2 are very strict on their discount policy on the Iphone - they don't offer them. When I upgraded they wouldn't offer me any discount even though i'd been a customer for years and spend a s*** load of money(i use teh phone on roaming and call international all the time). When I kicked off the offered me the same contract is was on free for 2 years and 3 upgrades to any other phone except the iphone within that 2 year period.
Personnally it's a great piece of kit - the apps and games are getting better all the time. As for the forwarding texts, you can already get an app to do that, so I wouldn't be surprised if thier is one forwarding business cards.
do you know the name of the app, i searched sms/forward sms and no word of it,
cheers
Quote from: nifan on February 12, 2009, 01:39:14 PM
bigfella, the ability to run background processes is to be a firmware update, but the current phone has limited cpu for this, the next version is *supposedly* improving on this.
Ill have a look see when the facts are released - like yourself i wont be upgrading simply to have the latest model which is no better.
Yeah the rumors are apple are going to be manufacturing their own chips for future versions too. Was it transmetta they purchased? They also hired one of the top IBM microprocessor guys too(eventually). Apple traditionally upgrade their products around the same times year after year, so I would expect it but snow leopard is due for release this year too and I would expect them to be focusing on getting it out after all the critisim for the delays to leopard due to the iphone.
lfdown2 - not sure the name of it. I know there are loads but you require the iphone to be jailbroken for most of them. I did see one in the app store but knowing apple they could have removed it.
I think the running processes in the background will be quite nice, certainly opens up a lot more scope on the app front. Some of the things we are looking at developing are dependent on this update.
Got that phone a week ago and love it. #
Yes, you can send and receive pics - there's a simple mms application for it and works well. You can also forward messages.
Is there some issue with "flash player" that it does not support it ergo you cannot access "all of the internet", im sure there is enough on the old interweb to keep you going.......
Quote from: Minder on February 12, 2009, 03:30:04 PM
Is there some issue with "flash player" that it does not support it ergo you cannot access "all of the internet", im sure there is enough on the old interweb to keep you going.......
Yep, one or two odd sites that aren't great for the safari mobile browser but rarely intrusive.
A fella messed around with mine - jailbreaking he says with 'ZiPhone', then downloaded an application and she can now forward messages.
Quote from: Minder on February 12, 2009, 03:30:04 PM
Is there some issue with "flash player" that it does not support it ergo you cannot access "all of the internet", im sure there is enough on the old interweb to keep you going.......
Slightly misleading statement - I assume you can still connect to the site but just cannot render the objects/apps embedded on the page in flash :P
Flash is quite intensive on the old resources, thus not suitable for the iphone in it's current state, and the Apple have said the mobile version is not secure enough for them. It has been announced that Adobe are working on/completed a new version simply for the iphone/ipod touch. The problem is i'm not sure it will ever be allowed on the iphone due to the restrictions on the sdk/developer program. Essentially Flash is a development platform, so you would have it directly in competition with the Itunes app store and all the people currently developing for it would be extremely p***ed off having a free development platform competing directly against them.
Quote from: Minder on February 12, 2009, 11:19:26 AM
My sister in law has an I Phone (on contract) but wants to sell it on ebay as she hates it, can some punter just stick their O2 sim in it and use it if she sells it?
I may now be swapping phones with her. I am on an 18 mth contract with O2 and want to know if (a) it is easily unlocked & (b) I can keep my current number and just stick my sim into the I Phone.
lads, do any of you know anythin about these replica i phones. There ia tare of them on ebay and cheap. My phone packed in at the weekedn. Need somethin to see me through the last 6 months of my 3 contraCT. Surley these phones made in Hong Kong would do my job short term?!
Quote from: Minder on February 16, 2009, 09:20:20 AM
Quote from: Minder on February 12, 2009, 11:19:26 AM
My sister in law has an I Phone (on contract) but wants to sell it on ebay as she hates it, can some punter just stick their O2 sim in it and use it if she sells it?
I may now be swapping phones with her. I am on an 18 mth contract with O2 and want to know if (a) it is easily unlocked & (b) I can keep my current number and just stick my sim into the I Phone.
i bought a turbo sim on ebay to unlock my n95, works a treat
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NO-CUT-UNLOCK-SIM-CARD-FOR-IPHONE-3G-2-2-TURBO-SIM_W0QQitemZ120376292771QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MobilePhones_MobilePhones?hash=item120376292771&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1229|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1308 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NO-CUT-UNLOCK-SIM-CARD-FOR-IPHONE-3G-2-2-TURBO-SIM_W0QQitemZ120376292771QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MobilePhones_MobilePhones?hash=item120376292771&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1229%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1308)
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=turbo+sim+iphone (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=turbo+sim+iphone)
Cheers Gerry, i wonder are there any issues with putting a current O2 contract sim into an I Phone.
Whats the craic with the new Nokia 5800 music express phone - is it the Nokia Equivalent - I've been offered it for free and £35 a month with free internet browsing from O2. Anyone that could offer any info - much appreciated
Quote from: ONeill on February 12, 2009, 03:23:05 PM
Got that phone a week ago and love it. #
Yes, you can send and receive pics - there's a simple mms application for it and works well. You can also forward messages.
You wouldnt mind posting the application name O'Neill?
iPhonemms
I've decided, going to get one at the first opportunity.
This N73 is making me crying and people are starting to laugh at me now. Vodafone are being no good :(
can you get o2 in greencastle. i thought it was a black spot
Quote from: gerry on February 16, 2009, 09:29:03 PM
can you get o2 in greencastle. i thought it was a black spot
Just about get it in Greencastle.
Maybe he meant a black hole?
Greencastle's a lovely place. Green fields, pleasant people, great GAA facilities and a friendly pub. What more could you ask for ONeill?
Ziggy i would check the 3G coverage in your area before taking the plunge.
Quote from: Minder on February 16, 2009, 10:01:55 PM
Ziggy i would check the 3G coverage in your area before taking the plunge.
Not too worried about the 3G aspect of it. Sure who would I be making video calls to.
I'll be logging onto the Internet via the wireless modem. That way, I'll be on the board even more than I am now!!!!
As long as you are on your own wireless connection you will be grand. Its just if you are out and about and are accessing the web it could be slower if you dont have 3G coverage.
Wouldn't be using it on the move anyway.
Thanks for the advice though.
Be nice HS.
Be nice HS.
Ok would have been enough.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/award100/062.jpg)
The N73 is dead, long live the iPhone ;)
Quote from: ziggysego on April 24, 2009, 08:27:10 PM
The N73 is dead, long live the iPhone ;)
How are you finding it Ziggy, getting one in June when i upgrade.
Quote from: Minder on April 24, 2009, 08:59:11 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on April 24, 2009, 08:27:10 PM
The N73 is dead, long live the iPhone ;)
How are you finding it Ziggy, getting one in June when i upgrade.
Phone doesn't become activate until tomorrow, but I've in connected to the wireless at home. Freakin' cool ;D
Am actually finding it a bit of a pain. Texting is weird, lots of scope for mis-spelling. Can't fwd texts, can't send pics. Crashed a couple of times on me too. Handy for email though, that's the big plus side. Oh and could watch iplayer up in my bedroom when wireless decided it wanted to reach up to the top floor of the house.
Quote from: Rois on April 24, 2009, 09:20:09 PM
Am actually finding it a bit of a pain. Texting is weird, lots of scope for mis-spelling. Can't fwd texts, can't send pics. Crashed a couple of times on me too. Handy for email though, that's the big plus side. Oh and could watch iplayer up in my bedroom when wireless decided it wanted to reach up to the top floor of the house.
As far as i know there is a free App. for both of these problems
The iPhone is the dogs balls. Hardly have it out of my hand since got it in January. So many things to do on it other than the basic phone features. Endless amount of apps to download. Strong rumours of a new one after 3.0 software upgrade in summer. Main things of update is sending and receiving multimedia msgs and copy and paste feature. New model would need a better camera and ability to view websites which use Flash. Other than that, no other phone comes close to the iPhone.
Quote from: Rois on April 24, 2009, 09:20:09 PM
Am actually finding it a bit of a pain. Texting is weird, lots of scope for mis-spelling. Can't fwd texts, can't send pics. Crashed a couple of times on me too. Handy for email though, that's the big plus side. Oh and could watch iplayer up in my bedroom when wireless decided it wanted to reach up to the top floor of the house.
The iPhone is getting a downloadable upgrade this Summer which will alllow you to forward texts and use MMS.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7949557.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7949557.stm)
It's a great piece of kit in fairness. Only real negative I can think is that the camera on it is very basic.
Oh happy days then! Just need a wk long battery now.
I was told to type with two thumbs on this and I have to say I'm getting better at it.
Can't praise it enough. Brilliant for on the spot emails, surfing, podcasting and apps. Texting a doddle after a while. Completely changed the way I interact with multi-media. Use the laptop far less.
Im still a one finger typer on the iphone, but its gotten quicker. The camera is fine, unless someone is moving. Ive taken some great pictures with it.
Texting was hard to get used to but not so bad now. I haven't tried drunk texts with it yet. Could be a disaster! Would like it to be able to send mms or even Bluetooth other handsets.
Quote from: Puckoon on April 24, 2009, 10:28:42 PM
Im still a one finger typer on the iphone, but its gotten quicker. The camera is fine, unless someone is moving. Ive taken some great pictures with it.
Camera is not bad in good light but unless you have good light it's not much use.
Downloaded the Skype App at the weekend and made a free call to my friend in Germany on Sunday afternoon. Class wee bit of kit this phone.
Quote from: ziggysego on April 28, 2009, 04:16:46 PM
Downloaded the Skype App at the weekend and made a free call to my friend in Germany on Sunday afternoon. Class wee bit of kit this phone.
i have that app but havent used it yet.
anyone got set up with the sky plus one yet?
Quote from: lurganblue on April 28, 2009, 04:24:08 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on April 28, 2009, 04:16:46 PM
Downloaded the Skype App at the weekend and made a free call to my friend in Germany on Sunday afternoon. Class wee bit of kit this phone.
i have that app but havent used it yet.
Clear as a whistle. Worth it. Only thing is, both of you have to be logged into Skype at the same time.
Love that phone but noticed really poor battery life after a few phonecalls never mind apps. Also the handset aint ringing for me at the moment so have sent it back to apple for a reboot. As for apps fitness programme, currency converter, spirit level and would like one with even a better diary function if there is one. Great concept.
Quote from: rrhf on April 28, 2009, 04:49:09 PM
Love that phone but noticed really poor battery life after a few phonecalls never mind apps. Also the handset aint ringing for me at the moment so have sent it back to apple for a reboot. As for apps fitness programme, currency converter, spirit level and would like one with even a better diary function if there is one. Great concept.
The spirit level has been great. I can now walk like one of those boyos outside Buckingham Palace.
Delete most of the apps I download after 2-3 days though if you're a social networker or ebayer it's handy. I'm using one now 'scramble' and it's feckin addictive. The wife got the kit off the other night and bellowed 'here's yer chance big lad' and I told her to houl on i'm getting imp, import, imports, importer, imported, important all in the one puzzle. She then clothed up and drank a bottle of rose wine and stuck the corkscrew in me shoulder.
Any other good apps?
I use the voice activated google search for trying to find numbers and directions. Its pretty good.
Quote from: ONeill on April 28, 2009, 10:52:36 PM
Any other good apps?
There's a handlink app from Quantum Leap available for the iPhone. No purpose what so ever though.
Hey guys any release date yet for the new iphone?
I remember hearing some time ago it would be around may/june. Will there be much difference between the current and new one?
Quote from: 118cmal on May 11, 2009, 02:47:43 PM
Hey guys any release date yet for the new iphone?
I remember hearing some time ago it would be around may/june. Will there be much difference between the current and new one?
I can upgrade in less than a month, i am sure they will not offer me the new one but i take it the operating system can be updated if they dont offer me the latest model?
Don't know when it is due, but there is supposed to be a new iPHONE coming out that has two screens, one on either side. It is billed as an iPHONE nano, smaller than the current model.
Yea can be updated throught itunes minder..i have the old iphone and it updates ever time the 3g updates
Quote from: Minder on May 11, 2009, 02:50:50 PM
Quote from: 118cmal on May 11, 2009, 02:47:43 PM
Hey guys any release date yet for the new iphone?
I remember hearing some time ago it would be around may/june. Will there be much difference between the current and new one?
I can upgrade in less than a month, i am sure they will not offer me the new one but i take it the operating system can be updated if they dont offer me the latest model?
O2 allowed people to upgrade while in contract as long as you took out a new contract. You still had to pay the appropriate upgrade fees. I would expect them to do the same this time.
The OS upgrade will be free to all existing iphone users.
Is there any way to get the Iphone working on a Vodafone network?
If you get it unlocked it would work on vodafone....you can buy them unlocked and all on ebay.
Quote from: balladmaker on May 11, 2009, 03:02:41 PM
Don't know when it is due, but there is supposed to be a new iPHONE coming out that has two screens, one on either side. It is billed as an iPHONE nano, smaller than the current model.
Nah this rumor started from a counterfit Iphone nano being offered in China. Not sure they will offer a iphone nano in the current form but their definitely won't be 2 screens. I could be wrong but I don't see the need for it plus it would be a big change in Apple design philosophy for products by introducing such a big revolution to what is essentially quite a new product.
You could jailbreak the iphone if you want to use it on another network. Plenty of site to show you how but this will not work with new OS 3.0 at the moment. So if you upgrade, it may not have been jailbroken yet and you will revert back to a sim locked handset.
Quote from: new devil on May 11, 2009, 03:13:19 PM
If you get it unlocked it would work on vodafone....you can buy them unlocked and all on ebay.
Be careful though there is a difference between jailbroken and sim unlocked. Only certain country's networks have to offer them, by law, sim unlocked.
Anyone had any issue with dead pixels on the screen of their iPhone? I think i have one right in the middle of my screen :(
Its a light brown colour and a diamond shape. Thought it was dirt at the start but no joy. Appears when the screen is off so makes me think it is a faulty pixel in the screen. Ran a pixel fixer web app where it changes colours on screen very fast to try and fix the pixel but still no joy. Should I justbring it into the Apple shop to have a look at?
Any decent sites for covers/cases for the Iphone, getting one soon and want to have the gear ready for it.
Quote from: Minder on May 21, 2009, 09:09:32 AM
Any decent sites for covers/cases for the Iphone, getting one soon and want to have the gear ready for it.
I just got a wee cloth one in the Carphone Warehouse for £5.00. Does the job.
Anyone have the new android phone htc magic, vodafone are offering them. They seem pretty good, similar to the Iphone, you can download a load of open available free applications from the android market.
i can finally get out of my 3 contract, thanks to them removing their 3like home service.
(anyone who is in a contract with 3 can cancel with no fee apparently)
is it worth getting an iphone now or wait until the new version is release in the nxt month or so.
when will it be released? don't wanna take out an iphone only for a new one to be released!
So chaps, i am able to upgrade on 6th June, The Apple WWDC is on June 8-12 and it is widely expected they will announce the new I Phone. So should i upgrade now to the current 3G IPhone or wait for the new one. Stick or twist?
QuoteSo chaps, i am able to upgrade on 6th June, The Apple WWDC is on June 8-12 and it is widely expected they will announce the new I Phone. So should i upgrade now to the current 3G IPhone or wait for the new one. Stick or twist?
I suppose you should wait and see what happens at it, but with the new OS coming out in June for the ihone, the update may be just some more tweeks to that rather than a whole refresh of the phone. Sure there is no harm waiting a couple of days to see what happens at WWDC.
New iPhone 3GS due to be launched today. Some new features include double memory of current ones, 3.2 megapixel camera that can record video and a compass. Lowest model (16gb) to be priced at £125 and current 3G iphone to possibly be reduced to £62.
Then there is is the 3.0 software update to come as well but not sure if this will be today but sometime soon.
Waiting patiently to hear what new features the new phone will have, could have upgraded to I phone the other day but decided to wait for the announcement at the WWDC.
http://www.apple.com/iphone/iphone-3g-s/ (http://www.apple.com/iphone/iphone-3g-s/)
New iPhone 3GS released today. Only release date is for North America on 19th June but can't see the UK being too far behind.
The S stands for speed apparantly. Of the features I didnt mention earlier, other features are that it is 2 times faster at loading etc than the current one, cut copy and paste option, MMS, spotlight search facility through out the iPhone, landscape keyboard, voice control, accessibility controls, using 3G on phone to connect laptop/pc to internet if no wifi available.
Alot of these software changes should be available with the new 3.0 software to be released shortly.
Wonder will existing customers get the chance to upgrade to the new one at a discounted price?
Spoke to O2 today and it will be available July 1st all going well. They have no price plans yet but I will have mine as will Mrs BC, well worth it.
Will the improved camera and video be available on the update? I think i will speak to the good chaps at 02 to see if they will let me upgrade to it.
Shouldnt be too far behind the US as there wasn't much difference in the release dates for the 3G one. I think when the 3G one was launched, they offered anyone who had took the 1st gen iPhone in the previous few months before the 3G one was launched, the option to upgrade to the 3G one for free. Could be the same case here.
Quote from: Minder on June 08, 2009, 09:40:50 PM
Will the improved camera and video be available on the update? I think i will speak to the good chaps at 02 to see if they will let me upgrade to it.
Most likely not as new hardware to improve the camera.
Quote from: hardstation on June 08, 2009, 09:45:05 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 08, 2009, 09:42:50 PM
Quote from: hardstation on June 08, 2009, 09:42:06 PM
Shite!
Why?
I only fecking got one!
When did you get one? Could be possibility of letting you upgrade as they did to customers who got the 1st gen iPhone a few months before the 3G one was launched.
Quote from: hardstation on June 08, 2009, 09:45:05 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 08, 2009, 09:42:50 PM
Quote from: hardstation on June 08, 2009, 09:42:06 PM
Shite!
Why?
I only fecking got one!
You will still get most of the features with the 3.0 update, i was gonna get one the other day & told some bitch in the 02 shop that i would just wait to hear about the new one. She told me there would be no hardware improvements but the dogs in the street knew there would be an improved camera and video function.........
there won't be the same deal as before in regards to recent purchases
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on June 08, 2009, 09:51:02 PM
there won't be the same deal as before in regards to recent purchases
You got screwed over then hardstation. They probably knew rightly a new one was coming out soon too.
No harm in chancing your luck.
I read on an 02 forum that it will be uo to £180 to upgrade to the 16gb model
19th June for UK too.
http://shop.o2.co.uk/update/iphone.html
Tariffs
http://shop.o2.co.uk/update/paymonth.html
Quote from: hardstation on June 08, 2009, 10:51:32 PM
What way does this 3.0 upgrade work for me?
Do I just download it on itunes?
What do I get?
What don't I get?
You will get the heap minus the better camera/video recording i would think. You can download it on 19th June too. The o2 website has been updated tonight with all the info.
Only real difference will be camera, performace improving and the storage size. Other than that all can be got with the software upgrade on 17th and 19th June.
If you just connect your iPhone up to your PC and start iTunes it will download and install the update for you.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 08, 2009, 11:09:45 PM
Only real difference will be camera, performace improving and the storage size. Other than that all can be got with the software upgrade on 17th and 19th June.
If you just connect your iPhone up to your PC and start iTunes it will download and install the update for you.
The performance will be a big thing though. Apple plans to allow background processes to be run in the new OS, for example you can always stay connected to Palingro/Skype. Currently they disabled this feature due to the performance hit you would get with all the multiple apps running in the background.
I see on most O2 contracts you have to pay a fair whack for the iPhone. Any of you been able to wag them into giving you a big discount on it or for free?
Quote from: Shrek on June 09, 2009, 10:59:43 AM
Quote from: Mhic Easmuint on June 09, 2009, 10:37:20 AM
I see on most O2 contracts you have to pay a fair whack for the iPhone. Any of you been able to wag them into giving you a big discount on it or for free?
i dont think there is much chance of that happening, i think you have to buy out your existing contract to get the upgrade :o
I mean when your own contract is up.
It all depends on what tariff you choose. You can get the 8GB one free if you choose a 24 month contract (£35 or £45 per month) or on an 18 month contract (£45 or £75 per month)
Quote from: Mhic Easmuint on June 09, 2009, 10:37:20 AM
I see on most O2 contracts you have to pay a fair whack for the iPhone. Any of you been able to wag them into giving you a big discount on it or for free?
Not if you are talking about outside the tariffs and initial outlay they already offer. It's policy not to discount, even to O2 staff. That might of changed but i'd be surprised if that was the case.
I have the 16Gb Iphone since last september. I find it very good, especially with all the free apps you can download such as eirtext, skype, xe currency, newstalk player, today fm player, e reader and all that. Im heading to California on holidays at the end of August and I was apple to get a "lonely planet San francisco" app. Its free at the moment due to some apple conference happening over there in the coming weeks. Thats pretty much saved me a tenner now that I dont have to buy the book.
The only downside to it is that when you can use it for so many different things like the apps, the ipod, texting, calling, google maps etc, then the battrey life becomes pretty bad. Mine is just about giving me a day anymore.
Still looking forward to the new software upgrade.. copy and paste would be especially useful..
I discovered last night you can view BBC iPlayer via the iPhone, which is kinda cool.
i got a text from 02 last night telling me that updates will be available for free from 17/6 (i think) and they'll include MMS... happy days. does this updating craic ever have a bad effect on the phone?
I updated my Nokis n95 and it was the worse thing I ever did. I would not rush into it. Leave it and see how others get on.
Quote from: ziggysego on June 09, 2009, 12:23:10 PM
I discovered last night you can view BBC iPlayer via the iPhone, which is kinda cool.
Ah Ziggy...
Quote from: Rois on April 24, 2009, 09:20:09 PM
Oh and could watch iplayer up in my bedroom when wireless decided it wanted to reach up to the top floor of the house.
Quote from: lurganblue on June 10, 2009, 09:56:54 AM
i got a text from 02 last night telling me that updates will be available for free from 17/6 (i think) and they'll include MMS... happy days. does this updating craic ever have a bad effect on the phone?
The updates come from Itunes though and not O2. Havent had any issues in the past, although I have mine jail broken and customised to fcuk, so I'll wait until people have jail broke the new operating system before I upgrade.
Quote from: Mhic Easmuint on June 09, 2009, 10:37:20 AM
I see on most O2 contracts you have to pay a fair whack for the iPhone. Any of you been able to wag them into giving you a big discount on it or for free?
You can get the new I Phone 3G S free on a 24 mth £44 tariff, thats what i plan to upgrade to. Its £90 on the £35 tariff.
I discovered last night that the tethering feature in the new update (using your iPhone as a modem to connect your laptop to t'internet) is going to cost a minimum of £15 approx for a 3gb allowance! I know that the "unlimited allowance" you get with the normal contract is really not unlimited and they give you a slap on the wrist once you hit about 200Mb but that's a bit of a joke! Why not just keep it that once you hit 200Mb a month they stop your 3g access until you pay for the bolt on or something? It seems like they're trying to completely take the piss out of iPhone customers!
In other news, there's rumours doing the rounds that Apple are talking to Vodafone about releasing the iPhone on their network! Some competition would do us all the world of good with prices hopefully falling as a result!
Quote from: Rois on June 10, 2009, 10:12:22 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 09, 2009, 12:23:10 PM
I discovered last night you can view BBC iPlayer via the iPhone, which is kinda cool.
Ah Ziggy...
Quote from: Rois on April 24, 2009, 09:20:09 PM
Oh and could watch iplayer up in my bedroom when wireless decided it wanted to reach up to the top floor of the house.
Didn't notice that. Oops. Best I could find to watch was Eastenders... soon fell asleep.
Quote from: ziggysego on June 10, 2009, 12:45:07 PM
Quote from: Rois on June 10, 2009, 10:12:22 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 09, 2009, 12:23:10 PM
I discovered last night you can view BBC iPlayer via the iPhone, which is kinda cool.
Ah Ziggy...
Quote from: Rois on April 24, 2009, 09:20:09 PM
Oh and could watch iplayer up in my bedroom when wireless decided it wanted to reach up to the top floor of the house.
Didn't notice that. Oops. Best I could find to watch was Eastenders... soon fell asleep.
Don't be slagging off Eastenders Ziggy. One if the best shows about. No Drew Jerks about the square.
Drew Kirk (RIP) was too good for EE.
You have numpties like Ian Beale and Ricky Butcher depressing the viewing public.
Quote from: ziggysego on June 10, 2009, 02:07:14 PM
Drew Kirk (RIP) was too good for EE.
You have numpties like Ian Beale and Ricky Butcher depressing the viewing public.
Ziggy what a ridiculous statement.
Drew Jerk wouldn't last a day in Albert Square. Phil would go on the rip then kick the shit out of him.
Drew was a poof. I say "was" because he's dead now if you remember.
I agree about Ricky but Ian Beale shits all over Drew Kirk. Beale has had countless business ventures and is a successful business man and quite a comical character, whereas all Drew Jerk did was fall off a horse (did a good job of it though)
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 10, 2009, 02:16:37 PM
I agree about Ricky but Ian Beale shits all over Drew Kirk. Beale has had countless business ventures and is a successful business man and quite a comical character, whereas all Drew Jerk did was fall off a horse (did a good job of it though)
How many times has he been declared bankrupted now?
Lad got the last iphone exactly 2 weeks ago and now there is the new one out >:( >:(
Anyway cannot open up any of the applications I have downloaded they go to open for about 2 seconds and then close, anyone else experienced this?!
Gonna try my hand at the apple shop and see if I could get it replaced to the upgraded one saying its only been 2 weeks...
Try resetting it by holding in the power button and home button. Turning it off properly for a few minutes does it no harm either.
Done both those for a few times and still no luck, I'm outta ideas! :-\
Do you have many apps installed? Try a restore by connecting it to iTunes and click the restore button. Probably best backing everything up before doing this though.
16 applications which I dont think is too many.. maybe give that a shot tonight although thinking of going to apple and seeing if I can blag a new phone. :P
take it back to O2 today (try even phoning them) and cancel the contract. You have 14 days normally to do it and obviously with the issues too they have to do it.
The new one is not out yet either and if your in the south i'm not sure if it's one of the first counties to be rolled out.
The
Quote from: Longshanks on June 10, 2009, 03:54:35 PM
Anyway cannot open up any of the applications I have downloaded they go to open for about 2 seconds and then close, anyone else experienced this?!
Longshanks, The same thing happened to me when I synced the apps with my laptop. I just deleted them individually and re-installed them. I had a lot of rubbish apps downloaded at the time so I wasnt sorry to see most of them go.
To delete an app from your i phone, touch and hold one of the apps icons. when you do this all app icons will start shaking and a black x will appear over the top left corner of the icon. touch the black x to delete. Press the home button to return to normal operation
Anyone know what time the updates are being rolled out?
not sure hopefully by the time i get home this eve,
on a different note, downloaded the today fm app the other eve, some job driving through london til work listening til the ian dempsey breakfast show!!
Quote from: ONeill on June 17, 2009, 09:44:17 AM
Anyone know what time the updates are being rolled out?
6pm I read online. Think its so late here because they want it to be released early morning on west coast of the states.
are you guys going to go a ahead and install the updates straight away then?
Anyone know what the updates are and if you have to go looking for them? ie, when there's an update for an app you've downloaded, the phone alerts you.
I'm going to install it straight away (although I assume it'll be slow as a high number of people are going to be downloading at once).
I think to get the update you need to connect your iphone to itunes and click on "Check for update"
Hmmm that will explain why nothing happened when I plugged it in at 7.30am this morn.
Just got a text from O2 saying it will be launched 'this evening'. No exact time though.
Anyone update yet? Have the software downloaded but cant get it installed. Think the server too busy.
Where is the software? Looked all over iTunes and the Apps Store.
Quote from: ziggysego on June 17, 2009, 08:45:09 PM
Where is the software? Looked all over iTunes and the Apps Store.
Open your iTunes, connect your iPhone and under Version click the update button. It will then download and install if you can get connected to the server. If you don't get connected the first time, keep clicking the Update button and it will try and install.
Got connected to server after trying for about 5 minutes and currently installing now. Should take about 10-15 minutes to install.
Thanks Archie, a saint and scholar.
Anyone else getting the new one on Friday? Cant wait, will not be a sad ba*tard queuing up in the morning though........The O2 shops open at 9.02am......Clever
Quote from: Minder on June 17, 2009, 09:07:35 PM
Anyone else getting the new one on Friday? Cant wait, will not be a sad ba*tard queuing up in the morning though........The O2 shops open at 9.02am......Clever
That's nearly as sad as you. If you went to the Apple shop or a Carphone Warehouse would they not open at 9am?
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 17, 2009, 09:13:41 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 17, 2009, 09:07:35 PM
Anyone else getting the new one on Friday? Cant wait, will not be a sad ba*tard queuing up in the morning though........The O2 shops open at 9.02am......Clever
That's nearly as sad as you. If you went to the Apple shop or a Carphone Warehouse would they not open at 9am?
Harsh
Quote from: Minder on June 17, 2009, 09:16:08 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 17, 2009, 09:13:41 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 17, 2009, 09:07:35 PM
Anyone else getting the new one on Friday? Cant wait, will not be a sad ba*tard queuing up in the morning though........The O2 shops open at 9.02am......Clever
That's nearly as sad as you. If you went to the Apple shop or a Carphone Warehouse would they not open at 9am?
Harsh
:D
*sighs*
Haven't synched my iPhone in a while. Took a long time. Now I have to download the latest version of iTunes, if I want 3.0. As well as that, the iMac is now updating all the latest bits of software for the computer. Gonna be a long night, hope it's worth it.
Quote from: ziggysego on June 17, 2009, 09:24:05 PM
*sighs*
Haven't synched my iPhone in a while. Took a long time. Now I have to download the latest version of iTunes, if I want 3.0. As well as that, the iMac is now updating all the latest bits of software for the computer. Gonna be a long night, hope it's worth it.
School boy error Ziggy. You should have been prepared for this.
Minder, have you had an iPhone before? If not, it might be worth while getting all your contacts into Outlook or gmail or something. So once you get it, you can sync and away you go rather than having to type in all your phone numbers manually.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 17, 2009, 09:54:14 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 17, 2009, 09:24:05 PM
*sighs*
Haven't synched my iPhone in a while. Took a long time. Now I have to download the latest version of iTunes, if I want 3.0. As well as that, the iMac is now updating all the latest bits of software for the computer. Gonna be a long night, hope it's worth it.
School boy error Ziggy. You should have been prepared for this.
Minder, have you had an iPhone before? If not, it might be worth while getting all your contacts into Outlook or gmail or something. So once you get it, you can sync and away you go rather than having to type in all your phone numbers manually.
No i havent had one before, i was going to put them into Bluebook on the O2 site.
Quote from: Minder on June 17, 2009, 10:03:20 PM
No i havent had one before, i was going to put them into Bluebook on the O2 site.
I dont know if that will work or not. I just send all my contacts from phone via bluetooth to laptop, added them into outlook and when connected iPhone up for first time, chose Outlook to sync from. I think you can use gmail to add contacts with.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 17, 2009, 10:08:48 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 17, 2009, 10:03:20 PM
No i havent had one before, i was going to put them into Bluebook on the O2 site.
I dont know if that will work or not. I just send all my contacts from phone via bluetooth to laptop, added them into outlook and when connected iPhone up for first time, chose Outlook to sync from. I think you can use gmail to add contacts with.
I just typed them into Outlook and then hooked the iPhone up via the USB cable and it synched automatically. Also synched all my email accounts and then I added my Hotmail manually.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 17, 2009, 10:08:48 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 17, 2009, 10:03:20 PM
No i havent had one before, i was going to put them into Bluebook on the O2 site.
I dont know if that will work or not. I just send all my contacts from phone via bluetooth to laptop, added them into outlook and when connected iPhone up for first time, chose Outlook to sync from. I think you can use gmail to add contacts with.
Cheers, i will give that a bash, i have a gmail account.
well have any of ya's completed yor updates yet? does it take that long to do?
Nearly completed. 5 mins left.
Lads i honestly think the new i-phone 3G s will be a flop!!! Why pay so much extra....
Basically you are paying for a compass and an upgraded camera (I think the current 2mp is fine). The new 3.0 download will give 100 extra applications and sort out the issues with MMS and forwarding messages etc. Each to their own I suppose... ::)
let me know how it goes ziggy then i'll give it a go myself :P
will MMS cost extra on your monthly bill or included as SMS?
not 100% sure about the costing for MMS, i'll check 2moro and post it up. Had a look through the new 3G s today, no real difference at all, slightly heavier just!!
Quote from: Candyman on June 17, 2009, 10:27:17 PM
not 100% sure about the costing for MMS, i'll check 2moro and post it up. Had a look through the new 3G s today, no real difference at all, slightly heavier just!!
The cost of an MMS is x 4 an SMS as far as i know.
Quote from: Minder on June 17, 2009, 10:29:14 PM
Quote from: Candyman on June 17, 2009, 10:27:17 PM
not 100% sure about the costing for MMS, i'll check 2moro and post it up. Had a look through the new 3G s today, no real difference at all, slightly heavier just!!
The cost of an MMS is x 4 an SMS as far as i know.
As standard, may be different with the i-phone though?
Quote from: Candyman on June 17, 2009, 10:30:51 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 17, 2009, 10:29:14 PM
Quote from: Candyman on June 17, 2009, 10:27:17 PM
not 100% sure about the costing for MMS, i'll check 2moro and post it up. Had a look through the new 3G s today, no real difference at all, slightly heavier just!!
The cost of an MMS is x 4 an SMS as far as i know.
As standard, may be different with the i-phone though?
No im almost certain i read that in relation to the I Phone.
I sell them!! ;D I'll confirm....
My update worked 100%. Took about 10 mins. Send a few pic messages and tried the cut and paste - all fine. Voice memos now too.
seems to have worked grand for me too. (touch wood)
Works grand for me too. All welcome additions to the iPhone, which greatly enhance the phone. With the 3.0 software upgrade, I do not feel the need to get an iPhone 3G .... What would I need a compass for??
nobody is having bother with the mms then? fek it
what applications have you used the cut and paste in?
Quote from: venter on June 18, 2009, 11:07:53 AM
what applications have you used the cut and paste in?
SMS, Twitter and Omegla
very good, I just figured out how to work it on SMS. It also works on eirtext which is handy. The eirtext pro and my bill are brilliant applications.
ok so i thought it was working but the mms dont seem to be. there always seems to be an error sending pics. i got a message to say i could send them because it hasnt been set up for me yet. i then got a MMS from O2 saying it was ready to use but i still cnt send them. is there something i should be doing?
Turns out MMS isn't working for me either. O2 texted me this morning apologising and hope to have the problem fixed this evening.
maybe thats the case with me too ziggy. i havent got a text about it though
I'll keep you up-to-date with what O2's telling me Lurgan and when it's working for me.
I updated last nite.. went very smoothly.. 15 mins max!! where is the option for push notifications... i cant find it anywhere? also I have my email linked to exchange and this also applies to my calenders also, when i updated and it restarted the emails where there as before but the calender was wiped clean... any idea on how I get the calender entries back without going onto exchange and manually inputting them onto my iphone?
Quote from: ziggysego on June 18, 2009, 01:24:27 PM
I'll keep you up-to-date with what O2's telling me Lurgan and when it's working for me.
cheers
Quote from: lurganblue on June 18, 2009, 01:32:14 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 18, 2009, 01:24:27 PM
I'll keep you up-to-date with what O2's telling me Lurgan and when it's working for me.
cheers
mine just sorted, working and all!
Just got another text from O2... still working on the problem. AT&T is having the same problems apparently.
lurgan, O2 texted to say MMS is working now. They also sent me an image too.
Check it out now and let me know if it's working ok for you.
yep working for me now too ziggy. i turned my phone on and off about an hour ago... seemed to work after that. seems to have been about the same time it was sorted for you...
no text from O2 for myself though.
strange to get so excited about being able to send and recieve MMS lol
anyone able to find out the cost per MMS yet?
Quote from: lurganblue on June 18, 2009, 03:47:54 PM
yep working for me now too ziggy. i turned my phone on and off about an hour ago... seemed to work after that. seems to have been about the same time it was sorted for you...
no text from O2 for myself though.
strange to get so excited about being able to send and recieve MMS lol
anyone able to find out the cost per MMS yet?
MMS X 4
Quote from: Minder on June 18, 2009, 04:48:25 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on June 18, 2009, 03:47:54 PM
yep working for me now too ziggy. i turned my phone on and off about an hour ago... seemed to work after that. seems to have been about the same time it was sorted for you...
no text from O2 for myself though.
strange to get so excited about being able to send and recieve MMS lol
anyone able to find out the cost per MMS yet?
MMS X 4
Is it not SMS x 4?
That what i meant
Minder, have you all your contacts added to your gmail account so your ready to go when sync up the iPhone to computer tomorrow? Make sure you have latest version of iTunes as well.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 18, 2009, 06:04:47 PM
Minder, have you all your contacts added to your gmail account so your ready to go when sync up the iPhone to computer tomorrow? Make sure you have latest version of iTunes as well.
No Archie was planning on doing it tonight, did you say you bluetoothed yours to your laptop? My laptop is 3 years old, are all laptops bluetoothed enabled?
Might have it. Is there a bluetooth icon/light anywhere on it? What phone do you currently have? Does it have the option of sending all contacts via bluetooth?
Even if you do get it sent to your laptop, I dont know if you can just use the Windows contacts for the iPhone or import them into your gmail account. I just imported them into Outlook and went from there.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 18, 2009, 06:12:51 PM
Might have it. Is there a bluetooth icon/light anywhere on it? What phone do you currently have? Does it have the option of sending all contacts via bluetooth?
Even if you do get it sent to your laptop, I dont know if you can just use the Windows contacts for the iPhone or import them into your gmail account. I just imported them into Outlook and went from there.
I have a Nokia N95, laptop doesent seem to be bluetooth enabled :'(
You might be able to send via datacable or infra-red if the laptop has it. If not, resort to typing them all out.
You need to leave it under a tree for ten minutes. Or visit a local branch.
Plug her into itunes.
Quote from: ONeill on June 18, 2009, 11:06:08 PM
You need to leave it under a tree for ten minutes. Or visit a local branch.
Plug her into itunes.
And click the Update button
Have you tried the ipint yet - virtual beer? It's gonna save me a fortune on Sunday.
But sure when it's free, you'd drink anything.
You'll be charging it less when you have the new update as it has a better battery life than the old version.
Maybe that means you'll be knocking back more in the day?
Well got the new iphone.
Can't comment what its like compared to other editions as this is my first.
I'm just gald to see the back of my N95!!!
The upgrade does appear to make a real noticable speed difference, like in the video half way down here
http://gizmodo.com/5293388/iphone-3gs-review (http://gizmodo.com/5293388/iphone-3gs-review)
If your iphone is locked can you still get the upgrade through itunes?
Some yoke
Quote from: Minder on June 19, 2009, 06:07:24 PM
Some yoke
I've heard they're not great. When you send a text message the person receiving it has to scroll down their screen to see it.
Over-hyped rubbish in my opinion.
Quote from: Minder on June 19, 2009, 06:07:24 PM
Some yoke
Is it worth the money? I think they are.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 19, 2009, 07:57:56 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 19, 2009, 06:07:24 PM
Some yoke
I've heard they're not great. When you send a text message the person receiving it has to scroll down their screen to see it.
Over-hyped rubbish in my opinion.
Are you on about other iPhone users or for other mobiles?
Do all users of all mobiles not have to scroll down a sceen to see the message?
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 19, 2009, 08:04:44 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 19, 2009, 06:07:24 PM
Some yoke
Is it worth the money? I think they are.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 19, 2009, 07:57:56 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 19, 2009, 06:07:24 PM
Some yoke
I've heard they're not great. When you send a text message the person receiving it has to scroll down their screen to see it.
Over-hyped rubbish in my opinion.
Are you on about other iPhone users or for other mobiles?
Do all users of all mobiles not have to scroll down a sceen to see the message?
A one word reply appears at the very bottom of my screen. Either that or the boy using it is doing something strange. He wouldn't be the sharpest tool in the shed.
:D Id say it's maybe user error. Is it every message or just the one message?
I have had mine since January and no reports of that.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 19, 2009, 08:21:20 PM
:D Id say it's maybe user error. Is it every message or just the one message?
I have had mine since January and no reports of that.
He's a clown. If he's reading this he knows who he is ;)
When i set up my Gmail account i get the message "the connection to the server "imap.gmail.com" failed", anyone any ideas?
What settings do you currently have for the email account?
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 19, 2009, 10:08:23 PM
What settings do you currently have for the email account?
I got the hotmail working there on the mail function Archie so not as bothered now about the gmail, thanks anyway. It only has my inbox though.
Quote from: Minder on June 19, 2009, 10:11:13 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 19, 2009, 10:08:23 PM
What settings do you currently have for the email account?
I got the hotmail working there on the mail function Archie so not as bothered now about the gmail, thanks anyway. It only has my inbox though.
Yeah its limited to that, kind of annoying as no address book or nothing. Thats why I used outlook as can add contacts to that and have email addresses etc and it holds all that detail in the contacts. There is an app for full access to hotmail and costs £2.99. Might be worth it if thats the only one you use and use it alot. Have you tried going to hotmail through Safari? I havent tried in ages but last time I tried, it didn't work.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 19, 2009, 10:20:46 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 19, 2009, 10:11:13 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 19, 2009, 10:08:23 PM
What settings do you currently have for the email account?
I got the hotmail working there on the mail function Archie so not as bothered now about the gmail, thanks anyway. It only has my inbox though.
Yeah its limited to that, kind of annoying as no address book or nothing. Thats why I used outlook as can add contacts to that and have email addresses etc and it holds all that detail in the contacts. There is an app for full access to hotmail and costs £2.99. Might be worth it if thats the only one you use and use it alot. Have you tried going to hotmail through Safari? I havent tried in ages but last time I tried, it didn't work.
Aye tried through Safari but it is the oul shite "mobile" version that i had on my Nokia N95. What is the name of that app with full access Archie?
mBox Mail. Categorised under Social Networking. Up to £5.99 though :o Was £2.99 during the week. They must have knew you were interested in it so bumped the price up :D
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1193636/The-iPhone-mini-masterpieces-finger-painting-new-level.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1193636/The-iPhone-mini-masterpieces-finger-painting-new-level.html)
Pretty cool that people are able to do that with the iPhone.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 19, 2009, 10:39:40 PM
mBox Mail. Categorised under Social Networking. Up to £5.99 though :o Was £2.99 during the week. They must have knew you were interested in it so bumped the price up :D
I noticed it earlier, i will see how i go and if needs be i will get it. So i take it if i get it i will acees my mail through that app.?
Yip
This fella is comparing the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 3GS.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZOJVUrAAzk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZOJVUrAAzk)
I'm subscribed to him, for a lot of his videos are very interesting.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 19, 2009, 10:20:46 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 19, 2009, 10:11:13 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 19, 2009, 10:08:23 PM
What settings do you currently have for the email account?
I got the hotmail working there on the mail function Archie so not as bothered now about the gmail, thanks anyway. It only has my inbox though.
Yeah its limited to that, kind of annoying as no address book or nothing. Thats why I used outlook as can add contacts to that and have email addresses etc and it holds all that detail in the contacts. There is an app for full access to hotmail and costs £2.99. Might be worth it if thats the only one you use and use it alot. Have you tried going to hotmail through Safari? I havent tried in ages but last time I tried, it didn't work.
Do you have outlook mail on your phone? Is it the full app or do you access it thru a web browser?
Good link Ziggy.
I have to say I am mightily impressed by it. I have also got it at an oppurtune time as I can't access the board at work anymore.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 20, 2009, 08:48:02 AM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 19, 2009, 10:20:46 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 19, 2009, 10:11:13 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 19, 2009, 10:08:23 PM
What settings do you currently have for the email account?
I got the hotmail working there on the mail function Archie so not as bothered now about the gmail, thanks anyway. It only has my inbox though.
Yeah its limited to that, kind of annoying as no address book or nothing. Thats why I used outlook as can add contacts to that and have email addresses etc and it holds all that detail in the contacts. There is an app for full access to hotmail and costs £2.99. Might be worth it if thats the only one you use and use it alot. Have you tried going to hotmail through Safari? I havent tried in ages but last time I tried, it didn't work.
Do you have outlook mail on your phone? Is it the full app or do you access it thru a web browser?
Outlook is a client, are you taking about exchange?
Is there anyway I can listen to the game tomorrow at Casement Park via my iPhone, or will I have to download an app? Is Casement wifi enabled?
Quote from: hardstation on June 20, 2009, 10:51:16 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 20, 2009, 10:48:11 PM
Is there anyway I can listen to the game tomorrow at Casement Park via my iPhone, or will I have to download an app? Is Casement wifi enabled?
You should be within range of 6 Owenvarragh Park. Knock the door and ask for the password.
Are they a friendly sort, or would be likely to de-wheel me?
No worries. I'll get you some Buckfast for your trouble.
Harp it is.
Is the iplayer function not as comprehensive as on a pc, the Derry v Tyrone game is on pc but not iPhone version.
If i sync my contacts through my google set-up will they delete my contacts from my phone and add them to google or will they just be added to google and stay as normal in my contacts list on the phone?
Quote from: Bainisteoir on June 22, 2009, 01:20:18 PM
If i sync my contacts through my google set-up will they delete my contacts from my phone and add them to google or will they just be added to google and stay as normal in my contacts list on the phone?
Don't know about Google, but when I synched up my email, it did it both ways. iMac to iPhone and iPhone to iMac.
Since earlier on today when I go to check my hotmail on the email function it continually says "checking for mail", earlier it was saying The connection to the server POP3.live.com server failed". Anyone any ideas on how to rectify this? Never had any problems until earlier today
Was thinking of getting an iphone, but not sure i can justify it as i dont actually use the phone that much and already have an ipod!
Like the idea of using it foer the internet though.
Are any of the Apps actually any good?alot of the ones i've seen look cool, but are very gimmiky.how many of the apps would you actually use regularly?
folks i know its a long shot though any iphone 3g owners out there due n upgrade soon that i could purchase the old phone from them?
lost the damn thing at the weekend!!!
What's the 3g like in Cork?
Data Usage within EU - £2.94 per MB
Data Usage outside EU - £6 per MB
Quote from: hardstation on July 29, 2009, 09:53:23 PM
To help with the above question:
While abroad all Data is excluded from your tariff allowance and charged at £6 per MB (£3 per MB in the EU).
I got that message when I was in the south. I don't really know what it means to be honest.
It means if you surf at all you're fecked.
Anyone done the tethering yoke?
I wonder, does Croke Park have a wireless internet connection?
Casement Park did when I was up for the Derry game, however it was locked.
Quote from: ziggysego on July 29, 2009, 10:17:05 PM
I wonder, does Croke Park have a wireless internet connection?
Casement Park did when I was up for the Derry game, however it was locked.
Think they do in the Hogan stand but its locked. Probably for the journo's.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on July 29, 2009, 10:21:02 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on July 29, 2009, 10:17:05 PM
I wonder, does Croke Park have a wireless internet connection?
Casement Park did when I was up for the Derry game, however it was locked.
Think they do in the Hogan stand but its locked. Probably for the journo's.
Feck!
I'll be in the Cusack Stand. Well I'll email them and see if they're do me a good turn.
My phone rejects every outside wireless as 'unsafe'. It would need to lighten up.
I was at a meeting in Croke Park and there is was a free wireless connection then and it is available around the ground as far as I am aware.
The meeting was in the premium level on the Cusack side.
Its maybe available when Croke Park is being used for conferences. I couldn't see them making it available during games. There would be too many people trying to connect.
Want to listen to the commentary of the game, whilst watching it.
Can't be bothered carting a wee radio about. Don't have one.
Sometimes stuff happens in a game, that I miss. I wanna know what happen.
Sure a wee radio would be no size at all, its not as if your carrying a ghetto blaster about with you. What about them ones you buy that you stick onto your ear.
I'll see how I get on this Sunday. I'll get a radio next time, if needs be and there is a next time.
Anyone know of anywhere you can get the 3G on the cheap - apart from ebay?!
Has anyone tried out the Navigon Sat Nav application. I'd like to get it but I am hearing bad reports about it not performing especially when roaming and data is turned off.(eventhough data has apparently got nothing to do with the GPS lock)
I think Tomtom are also introducing an app in the coming weeks. The app can be purchased with an additional holder that boosts the GPS receiver.
Them sat nav apps are quite dear. Would you not just be better buying a proper sat nav. Probably better and more reliable than using it on the iPhone.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on July 30, 2009, 11:07:42 AM
Them sat nav apps are quite dear. Would you not just be better buying a proper sat nav. Probably better and more reliable than using it on the iPhone.
To be honest, I think I'd prefer to have just the one device that does all, saves the hassle of multiple chargers and extra gadgets. Two of the most reputable companys are coming out with solutions for the I Phone, so I would expect the app to be pretty decent... My only worry is that the I phone GPS receiver is not as refined as a receiver that you would get in a standard Sat Nav hardware..hence Tomtom offering the App with an additonal holder (with inbuilt signal booster)
Yeah I get your point on one gadget to do most things but I don't think the iPhone sat nav would be able to perform as well as a stand alone sat nav system. I've no doubt the software will be the same quality but the main thing being the signal but the booster could sort that problem. Also the iPhone has a number of other things to do while being used as a sat nav so performance could be an issue, as well as battery life.
I just think it would be handier to have a stand alone sat nav, and leave it connected in the car and use the iPhone as a phone.
lads what is the craic with ringtones on the i phone. i keep trying to make songs into ringtones on itunes but i keep getting this message
"iTunes could not connect to the iTunes store. An unknown error occurred (11556)"
Anyone else have this problem?
Quote from: lurganblue on August 02, 2009, 02:39:13 PM
lads what is the craic with ringtones on the i phone. i keep trying to make songs into ringtones on itunes but i keep getting this message
"iTunes could not connect to the iTunes store. An unknown error occurred (11556)"
Anyone else have this problem?
iPhone ringtones have to be in .mp4r format. You can't use the normal .mp3 files.
Try http://www.audiko.net (http://www.audiko.net) You can download ringtones from there, as well as upload your own mp3 files and choose what part you want as your ringtone.
Google "how to make I phone ringtones". You will find instructions on how to make ringtones from any part of any piece of music.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on August 02, 2009, 09:15:02 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 02, 2009, 02:39:13 PM
lads what is the craic with ringtones on the i phone. i keep trying to make songs into ringtones on itunes but i keep getting this message
"iTunes could not connect to the iTunes store. An unknown error occurred (11556)"
Anyone else have this problem?
iPhone ringtones have to be in .mp4r format. You can't use the normal .mp3 files.
Try http://www.audiko.net (http://www.audiko.net) You can download ringtones from there, as well as upload your own mp3 files and choose what part you want as your ringtone.
cant do this now cos i'm in work archie but cheers. is this a free service? and once i've set up a ringtone through this site can i just transfer it to itunes and then onto my phone?
Yeah, a free service. You upload your song, choose the part you want, submit that to the website, download it in .mp4r format, import this file into ringtones section of your iTunes and then drag across to iPhone.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on August 03, 2009, 09:10:17 AM
Yeah, a free service. You upload your song, choose the part you want, submit that to the website, download it in .mp4r format, import this file into ringtones section of your iTunes and then drag across to iPhone.
thats great lad. i'll give that a go later on tonight. cheers
In a nutshell, is the iphone good and easy to use?
Quote from: supersub on August 13, 2009, 12:09:17 PM
In a nutshell, is the iphone good and easy to use?
Yes
does anyone here have a iphone that is compatible with a parrot car phone kit??
or does it not work with this at all??
any advice welcome thank you
Should do.
http://www.parrot.com/uk/products/for-ipod-and-iphone (http://www.parrot.com/uk/products/for-ipod-and-iphone)
every time someone trys to send me a picture message, i receive a message saying "permanent - service - denied". anyone else having the same problem?
Quote from: lurganblue on August 19, 2009, 11:55:14 AM
every time someone trys to send me a picture message, i receive a message saying "permanent - service - denied". anyone else having the same problem?
O2 need to enable picture msging. Phone customer support and ask them.
Quote from: thebigfella on August 19, 2009, 12:34:15 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 19, 2009, 11:55:14 AM
every time someone trys to send me a picture message, i receive a message saying "permanent - service - denied". anyone else having the same problem?
O2 need to enable picture msging. Phone customer support and ask them.
it was working grand the other week. wonder why the change?
Probably because your sending dirty pics again.
Quote from: lurganblue on August 19, 2009, 12:39:27 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on August 19, 2009, 12:34:15 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 19, 2009, 11:55:14 AM
every time someone trys to send me a picture message, i receive a message saying "permanent - service - denied". anyone else having the same problem?
O2 need to enable picture msging. Phone customer support and ask them.
it was working grand the other week. wonder why the change?
Did you do a factory reset/restore on it?
Quote from: thebigfella on August 19, 2009, 01:08:30 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 19, 2009, 12:39:27 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on August 19, 2009, 12:34:15 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 19, 2009, 11:55:14 AM
every time someone trys to send me a picture message, i receive a message saying "permanent - service - denied". anyone else having the same problem?
O2 need to enable picture msging. Phone customer support and ask them.
it was working grand the other week. wonder why the change?
Did you do a factory reset/restore on it?
nope certainly didnt. but a couple of weeks ago i sync'd it with itunes and they got me to do another update. think it was just a bug fixing thing from memory. would that have balls'd it up?
Send MMS to 1010. also in settings make sure it says wap.o2.co.uk instead of idata.o2.co.uk? When you do the update it changes to idata automatically....
Quote from: Candyman on August 20, 2009, 08:42:21 AM
Send MMS to 1010. also in settings make sure it says wap.o2.co.uk instead of idata.o2.co.uk? When you do the update it changes to idata automatically....
should all of them be changed eg cellular data etc or just MMS?
hopefully that'll do the trick
Cellular data should be mobile.o2.co.uk
MMS should be wap.o2.co.uk
both should replace idata.o2.co.uk which was programmer
as standard when the software upgrade was performed.
Is it possible to disable the landscape mode on the iPhone? Bugs me.
Lads, I've just gotten a pay and go iphone. I'm a bit of a technaphobe and wondered if it costs to access the internet or other services? Also, when I transferred my old pay and go number the £10 credit that had been put on in the Apple store was deleted and replaced by the £4.12 I had on the old mobile. Should I just write that £10 off or is it retriveable.
Cheers.
I'd imagine the £10 was taken for the monthly web bolt on which gives you unlimited web and wifi for £10 per month...
Thanks, Candyman, that prob explains it.
Is 1gb of data allowance per month enough or would you use it up quickly enough?
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 30, 2009, 06:01:32 PM
Is 1gb of data allowance per month enough or would you use it up quickly enough?
Dunno about down in Mexico but I thought all IPhone tariffs have unlimited Internet access
Quote from: Minder on August 30, 2009, 06:03:53 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 30, 2009, 06:01:32 PM
Is 1gb of data allowance per month enough or would you use it up quickly enough?
Dunno about down in Mexico but I thought all IPhone tariffs have unlimited Internet access
I'm with vodafone and have unlimited now but I am thinking of changing to 02 and buying a iphone and I only see tariffs available with 1gb of allowence..
http://www.o2online.ie/wps/wcm/connect/O2/Home/Shop/Phones/iPhone/iPhone+3GS/Pay+monthly
Quote from: Minder on August 30, 2009, 06:03:53 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 30, 2009, 06:01:32 PM
Is 1gb of data allowance per month enough or would you use it up quickly enough?
Dunno about down in Mexico but I thought all IPhone tariffs have unlimited Internet access
Depends on your monthly agreement I thought. £45 a month bought unlimited data.
Quote from: ONeill on August 30, 2009, 06:08:20 PM
Quote from: Minder on August 30, 2009, 06:03:53 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 30, 2009, 06:01:32 PM
Is 1gb of data allowance per month enough or would you use it up quickly enough?
Dunno about down in Mexico but I thought all IPhone tariffs have unlimited Internet access
Depends on your monthly agreement I thought. £45 a month bought unlimited data.
Just checked there, unlimited data on all IPhone plans.
Oh right, maybe I was thinking of the rasberry phone.
Quote from: Minder on August 30, 2009, 06:11:21 PM
Quote from: ONeill on August 30, 2009, 06:08:20 PM
Quote from: Minder on August 30, 2009, 06:03:53 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 30, 2009, 06:01:32 PM
Is 1gb of data allowance per month enough or would you use it up quickly enough?
Dunno about down in Mexico but I thought all IPhone tariffs have unlimited Internet access
Depends on your monthly agreement I thought. £45 a month bought unlimited data.
Just checked there, unlimited data on all IPhone plans.
Where though?
Just checked 02.ie and it is 1gb data on all plans, that would be plenty though I would think.
Edit- Is more than enough according to this forum
http://forums.o2online.ie/forums/showthread.php?t=290
Quote from: Minder on August 30, 2009, 06:24:08 PM
Just checked 02.ie and it is 1gb data on all plans, that would be plenty though I would think.
Edit- Is more than enough according to this forum
http://forums.o2online.ie/forums/showthread.php?t=290
How is it added up? If i was to get sky sports on my phone to watch matches etc would that send it way over the 1gb by watching a match or highlights?
Or is it only used up by downloading apps and stuff?
do any of you play your iphone music through your car stereo? i've been reading a little about these FM transmitters... are they any use? sound a little to good to be true...
The iTrip.
Works no bother, though you will have to get one compatibile with the iPhone. Have used them with the previous iPods and works fine.
You connect the iTrip to the iPod/iPhone, set a frequency, tune this frequency into your digital radio, and it transmits the music to the radio station.
Quote from: lurganblue on September 03, 2009, 04:58:27 PM
do any of you play your iphone music through your car stereo? i've been reading a little about these FM transmitters... are they any use? sound a little to good to be true...
I have one for the ipod in my van,works very well,though I did buy a cheap one at the start and it was awful,loads of static etc but I bought one for €80 a Belkin I think and its excellent
Yah have a belkin one paid around the €70 mark for it, and it also charges the iphone 3gs too, comes in very handy
Cheers lads. It's definately something I'd like but don't think I should fork out that amount for something I would only use on occasion. Unless I can get a belkin one cheap on eBay or something
Anyone else having problems playing clips on safari? It was working fine for me but now instead of loading the clip it brings up a page of random letters etc and then throws me ou of safari altogether! Anybody any ideas what is happening?
The YouTube app still seems to work though.
Quote from: lurganblue on September 25, 2009, 09:01:23 AM
Anyone else having problems playing clips on safari? It was working fine for me but now instead of loading the clip it brings up a page of random letters etc and then throws me ou of safari altogether! Anybody any ideas what is happening?
There was an article in The Guardian last week about this. Apparently it happens when accessing porn.
Lol no normal movie clips too O'Neil ;)
anybody know what's the craic with this?
I have the 1Gb plan and have never used anywhere near half the allocation per month. I would listen to the Today FM or Newstalk apps on it from time to time or watch you tube, but Ive never watched a full ninety minute match using the data allocation.
If you have wireless in your house then 1G is definitley enough. Mine always defaults to the wireless once im in the house. I watched the meath kerry all ireland semi on a handy TVU app when I was in america. I was logged on to free hotel wireless for that.
The iphone is a great yoke. to be able to watch an all ireland semi in your hotel bed in san francisco for free is pretty good. God be with the old days in Boston, when we would have to pay 20dollars to get into Mcganns to watch the football on the box.
Orange have announced they will be selling the iPhone in the UK. Should be great news as far as pricing is concerned!!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8278073.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8278073.stm)
after all my praise of the iphone, it went on the blink at the weekend. It seems to be a screen problem as I was able to retrieve the photos when I hooked the phone up to the Laptop.
The screen is just gone white with a few dark vertical lines randomly running down the middle of it.
Worse still I am just 3 weeks beyond the 1 year warranty and after reading the terms of my insurance policy, it states that mechanical breakdown is not covered. Looks like Im going to get shafted here.
Quote from: take_yer_points on September 28, 2009, 09:18:01 AM
Orange have announced they will be selling the iPhone in the UK. Should be great news as far as pricing is concerned!!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8278073.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8278073.stm)
good news alright. hopefully it'll bring down my monthly bill soon.
oh and my clips on safari are still fooked ???
Quote from: lurganblue on September 28, 2009, 03:45:54 PM
Quote from: take_yer_points on September 28, 2009, 09:18:01 AM
Orange have announced they will be selling the iPhone in the UK. Should be great news as far as pricing is concerned!!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8278073.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8278073.stm)
good news alright. hopefully it'll bring down my monthly bill soon.
oh and my clips on safari are still fooked ???
Surely only new customers will benefit, if you are already in an 18/24 mth contract I doubt if they will reduce the tariff.
All warrenties in Europe are two year. Pass no remarks on the one year thing. Do a search in google for european two year warranty.
Edit: I got tv sorted when I mentioned it
Quote from: venter on September 28, 2009, 09:40:14 AM
after all my praise of the iphone, it went on the blink at the weekend. It seems to be a screen problem as I was able to retrieve the photos when I hooked the phone up to the Laptop.
The screen is just gone white with a few dark vertical lines randomly running down the middle of it.
Worse still I am just 3 weeks beyond the 1 year warranty and after reading the terms of my insurance policy, it states that mechanical breakdown is not covered. Looks like Im going to get shafted here.
I had dust inside the screen, was very annoying when watching films etc on it. So I decided to book an appointment in the Apple store in Belfast. Brought it in and they said they would replace the screen. Thought to myself happy days. So when I came back 1 hour later they hadn't done anything to the phone, they just decided to give me a new iPhone (assuming its a refurbished one). There was a crack at the back of mine where the cable plugs in and went up to the writing on the back of the iPhone. Didn't bother me that much as was my own fault for breaking it, but they said this was the reason for the dust getting in so they gave me a new iPhone. Couldn't believe it at all.
You may book yourself an appointment on the Apple site and take it in for them to look at. Backup your iPhone before going in though in case any data is lost.
Vodafone are joining the party
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/telecoms/article6853402.ece
quick one-gave the phone to the mrs, she cracked/broke it. still within the year but i tried to put it through insurance and they said that because the iemi num was never linked to my sim that insurance invalidated policy.
Questions- any way around this?
-if not, do i still have to continue paying £10/month for insurance?
Quote from: Minder on September 28, 2009, 04:00:12 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on September 28, 2009, 03:45:54 PM
Quote from: take_yer_points on September 28, 2009, 09:18:01 AM
Orange have announced they will be selling the iPhone in the UK. Should be great news as far as pricing is concerned!!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8278073.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8278073.stm)
good news alright. hopefully it'll bring down my monthly bill soon.
oh and my clips on safari are still fooked ???
Surely only new customers will benefit, if you are already in an 18/24 mth contract I doubt if they will reduce the tariff.
New customers will benefit in the interim but in the long run so should existing customers. When renewal time comes I'll definitely be shopping round and going back to o2 with the best deal I can find elsewhere and asking them to better it. If they can't I'll move to Orange (or now Vodafone as well).
As a side note I recently jailbroke my iPhone- best thing I've done in a long time. I managed to change the appearance and also unlock some features - I can now use it as a modem when Wi-Fi isn't available, have installed TomTom (saving £50 or £60 buying it), etc...
And incidentally, TomTom is barely worth downloading never mind paying for it - hopefully the car kit will resolve some issues with the extra GPS chip but its not worth the money with the built in GPS.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on September 28, 2009, 06:54:57 PM
I had dust inside the screen, was very annoying when watching films etc on it. So I decided to book an appointment in the Apple store in Belfast. Brought it in and they said they would replace the screen. Thought to myself happy days. So when I came back 1 hour later they hadn't done anything to the phone, they just decided to give me a new iPhone (assuming its a refurbished one). There was a crack at the back of mine where the cable plugs in and went up to the writing on the back of the iPhone. Didn't bother me that much as was my own fault for breaking it, but they said this was the reason for the dust getting in so they gave me a new iPhone. Couldn't believe it at all.
You may book yourself an appointment on the Apple site and take it in for them to look at. Backup your iPhone before going in though in case any data is lost.
I posted it off yesterday to the insurance crowd and they got back to me today to say it was water damage and they would replace for me.
They actually offered me the option of a 16Gb 3GS for €94 as a replacement. I decided to go for it as it is cheaper than the upgrade and im not get tied in to another 18 month contract with O2.
I havent seen many reviews of 3GS . Is the new operating system all is cracked up to be. She said I'll have it on thursday which is great.
If you jailbreak it and something goes wrong is that you fcuked?
Yes.........and do not try to install updates it will f**k it up
Quote from: Minder on September 29, 2009, 10:54:00 AM
Vodafone are joining the party
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/telecoms/article6853402.ece
Vodafone Ireland getting iphone aswell...good news as I was gonna switch to O2 to get one,now I won't have too
Smashed my screen today. Apple shop says it'll cost over £100 to fix - and I don't have any insurance. Any other options? This is my second iphone, lost the first one a few weeks ago and got a refurbished one for £115. Reeeeally could do without the cash outflow.
Might have to get the insurance and sit it out a few weeks...
Quote from: Rois on October 03, 2009, 06:50:24 PM
Smashed my screen today. Apple shop says it'll cost over £100 to fix - and I don't have any insurance. Any other options? This is my second iphone, lost the first one a few weeks ago and got a refurbished one for £115. Reeeeally could do without the cash outflow.
Might have to get the insurance and sit it out a few weeks...
Im not sure you could do much better than the £100 from Apple, you could try and see if there are any independent mobile repair shops that may be able to do it. I take it you havent got it in your house insurance?
got a Iphone recently and have to say it is the total dog's bollocks
dont know how ive managed without it
i have a few apps on it already, anyone recommend some that they ahve used?
Quote from: Shrek on October 13, 2009, 12:46:06 PM
i have a few apps on it already, anyone recommend some that they ahve used?
RedLaser.
You scan a barcode and it searches the internet to see where you can get it online for cheaper.
Quote from: ziggysego on October 13, 2009, 12:49:10 PM
Quote from: Shrek on October 13, 2009, 12:46:06 PM
i have a few apps on it already, anyone recommend some that they ahve used?
RedLaser.
You scan a barcode and it searches the internet to see where you can get it online for cheaper.
downloaded it earlier, havent had a chance to use it
Quote from: Shrek on October 13, 2009, 12:51:36 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 13, 2009, 12:49:10 PM
Quote from: Shrek on October 13, 2009, 12:46:06 PM
i have a few apps on it already, anyone recommend some that they ahve used?
RedLaser.
You scan a barcode and it searches the internet to see where you can get it online for cheaper.
downloaded it earlier, havent had a chance to use it
Tried it a few times when I was up the town, just to test it out. Very handy.
The Sky + app is handy, you can record programmes when you are out and about.
Quote from: Minder on October 13, 2009, 01:13:19 PM
The Sky + app is handy, you can record programmes when you are out and about.
i have used tioti so far, found it very good.
anyone jailbreak?
Quote from: ziggysego on October 13, 2009, 12:49:10 PM
Quote from: Shrek on October 13, 2009, 12:46:06 PM
i have a few apps on it already, anyone recommend some that they ahve used?
RedLaser.
You scan a barcode and it searches the internet to see where you can get it online for cheaper.
lots of comments about this app not working in reality. so i take it you havent found any problems with it? any significant savings?
Just testing it out, never used it with the end purpose of getting something.
Downloaded Runkeeper (free) last week for when out running, tracks distance travelled, speed, elevation etc and plots your journey on a map. It's pretty impressive when you sort the niggles out with the GPS.
Quote from: Rois on October 03, 2009, 06:50:24 PM
Smashed my screen today. Apple shop says it'll cost over £100 to fix - and I don't have any insurance. Any other options? This is my second iphone, lost the first one a few weeks ago and got a refurbished one for £115. Reeeeally could do without the cash outflow.
Might have to get the insurance and sit it out a few weeks...
Got my screen replaced at mobileease iphone repair online for 50 quid. Was sent off and back 2 days later.
Know it wont be the last time either!
download doodle jump, you will enjoy it ;D
Quote from: Final Whistle on October 13, 2009, 02:19:32 PM
download doodle jump, you will enjoy it ;D
What your high score ?
just got it
just played once and got 6265, 10265- rubbish i take it. :-[
32000 ;)
Quote from: Final Whistle on October 13, 2009, 02:33:31 PM
32000 ;)
damn, no work will be done for the rest of the day then.
have yous jailbroke your phones?
Try this link in safari. Doesn't work for me, possibly due to the fact I have latest version of software. Seen it working on someone elses iPhone.
iphone.tvcatchup.com
Can watch live TV from the freeview channels. Was looking forward to watching Countdown in work, but wasn't to be.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on October 13, 2009, 03:32:19 PM
Try this link in safari. Doesn't work for me, possibly due to the fact I have latest version of software. Seen it working on someone elses iPhone.
iphone.tvcatchup.com
Can watch live TV from the freeview channels. Was looking forward to watching Countdown in work, but wasn't to be.
Archie, I am also on latest software version and that worked a treat ! Cheers
I've downloaded about 300 apps over the last few months - all free though. Usually keep them for a day or two unless they do something for me. At the minute I'm like an astronomy one that tells you whats in the sky from your location. Long-termers are the Independent newspaper, Skyports. Facebook, Twitter, Fitnio and NY Times
What version are you on minder? I have 3.1. Think there is 3.1.2 out now. Have no broadband lately so can't update.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on October 13, 2009, 07:40:49 PM
What version are you on minder? I have 3.1. Think there is 3.1.2 out now. Have no broadband lately so can't update.
Updated on Friday so must be latest version. The tvplayer works with 3G connection, does not need to be WiFi.
I'm totally updated on a 3GS. It wont let me run this.
Just get a message saying "You are not authorized to view this file".
Must update soon then. Just be aware of usage and even though on free Internet, it's subject to fair use policy. Not sure how much would be used to use that link.
I seen it working on a 3G and 3GS iPhone today. Not sure what your problem is. I don't even get an error message.
Would this site have any longevity? If say a Champions League game was being shown on ITV. I would say they would be looking to shut it down.
Was thinking that myself. Could be more to do with a bandwidth issue than a rights issue. Similar to the way iPlayer only works over wifi. Read on the site I seen this link that it was legal and all you needed was a TV licence and you are covered. You can try it out tomorrow night when the England game is on ITV.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on October 13, 2009, 03:32:19 PM
Try this link in safari. Doesn't work for me, possibly due to the fact I have latest version of software. Seen it working on someone elses iPhone.
iphone.tvcatchup.com
Can watch live TV from the freeview channels. Was looking forward to watching Countdown in work, but wasn't to be.
Feck me, that's deadly
I'm raging I haven't got to try it out yet. Looks promising. Would be handy for watching Neighbours at work :D And also checking out the lovely Rachel from Countdown.
For you ONeill, it will be like the summer holidays again being able to watch daytime TV, though this time in school.
can you not zoom in when usein the camera
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on October 13, 2009, 03:32:19 PM
Try this link in safari. Doesn't work for me, possibly due to the fact I have latest version of software. Seen it working on someone elses iPhone.
iphone.tvcatchup.com
Can watch live TV from the freeview channels. Was looking forward to watching Countdown in work, but wasn't to be.
Brilliant man!
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on October 13, 2009, 03:32:19 PM
Try this link in safari. Doesn't work for me, possibly due to the fact I have latest version of software. Seen it working on someone elses iPhone.
iphone.tvcatchup.com
Can watch live TV from the freeview channels. Was looking forward to watching Countdown in work, but wasn't to be.
Just watched Film4 and 4Music there...amazing quality!
Got it working this morning. Brilliant service. New interface now as well. It's only in teting so not sure if they will start to charge for it. There was an article on the Daily Mail website today, said if you are on an unlimited data plan, like all iPhone contracts are, then it should be ok. Will only cost alot if on pay as you go.
Anyone Jailbroken their Iphone?
Would this not eat up your 1gb allowance?
Quote from: hardstation on October 14, 2009, 10:57:24 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 14, 2009, 10:55:10 PM
Would this not eat up your 1gb allowance?
Do I have one?
What's the craic with the aul unlimited data?
Dunno
I don't have a iphone but thinking of getting one now that vodafone are going to be supplying them.
From what I read you get 1gb of data usage per month for free then pay for everything you use after that..?
I was just thinking streaming live TV would eat up your 1GB allowance,maybe its different with UK service providers
UK iPhones have unlimIted web & wifi... Lethal!! ;D
With an O2 iPhone contract, you get unlimited data. All within acceptable use policy off course. So don't think you would get away with watching that TV link all the time. Not sure how they measure the data usage though. If Vodafone are starting to offer the iPhone, they will have to equal or better O2's tariffs and the whole point of the iPhone is the Internet and using it on the move, so can't see providers restricting your Internet usage, as that's why you bought it in the first place.
Can u use the tv link through just a phone connection? Anytime I try and watch streaming video it tells me a wifi connection is needed which is fair enough. I can view all internet sites and facebook on the move though which is all I really need.
Anyone on here interested in buying a brand new one of these. O2 gave me an upgrade and i got the iphone 3gs 16gb in black,i have the 3g and want to sell the 3GS. Let me know if any of you are interested!!
Quote from: Bainisteoir on November 09, 2009, 05:22:37 PM
Anyone on here interested in buying a brand new one of these. O2 gave me an upgrade and i got the iphone 3gs 16gb in black,i have the 3g and want to sell the 3GS. Let me know if any of you are interested!!
sent you pm there
Getting my iphone in the post tomorrow!! :)
Went for the 700min and loads of texts not sure how many €100/month tariff
Got the iphone for free as a result
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 09, 2009, 07:06:37 PM
Getting my iphone in the post tomorrow!! :)
Went for the 700min and loads of texts not sure how many €100/month tariff
Got the iphone for free as a result
EUR100 a month is a lot is it not?
Orange and Phones4U are selling IPhone from tomorrow. Orange tariffs seem to be identical to the O2 tariffs.
Quote from: Caid on November 09, 2009, 07:12:57 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 09, 2009, 07:06:37 PM
Getting my iphone in the post tomorrow!! :)
Went for the 700min and loads of texts not sure how many €100/month tariff
Got the iphone for free as a result
EUR100 a month is a lot is it not?
My bill is usually around €120-€140/month that was on a 600min €100 tariff with Vodafone so I always went over my 600 mins
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 09, 2009, 07:14:38 PM
Quote from: Caid on November 09, 2009, 07:12:57 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 09, 2009, 07:06:37 PM
Getting my iphone in the post tomorrow!! :)
Went for the 700min and loads of texts not sure how many €100/month tariff
Got the iphone for free as a result
EUR100 a month is a lot is it not?
My bill is usually around €120-€140/month that was on a 600min €100 tariff with Vodafone so I always went over my 600 mins
My tariff is 1200 mins & 500 txts for £44 mth with Iphone 3GS.
Quote from: Minder on November 09, 2009, 07:17:11 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 09, 2009, 07:14:38 PM
Quote from: Caid on November 09, 2009, 07:12:57 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 09, 2009, 07:06:37 PM
Getting my iphone in the post tomorrow!! :)
Went for the 700min and loads of texts not sure how many €100/month tariff
Got the iphone for free as a result
EUR100 a month is a lot is it not?
My bill is usually around €120-€140/month that was on a 600min €100 tariff with Vodafone so I always went over my 600 mins
My tariff is 1200 mins & 500 txts for £44 mth with Iphone 3GS.
Yeah but I don't live in the UK.... :o ;)
Thats the best O2.ie had on offer,looks like us Mexicans are being ripped off once again
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 09, 2009, 07:18:31 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 09, 2009, 07:17:11 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 09, 2009, 07:14:38 PM
Quote from: Caid on November 09, 2009, 07:12:57 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 09, 2009, 07:06:37 PM
Getting my iphone in the post tomorrow!! :)
Went for the 700min and loads of texts not sure how many €100/month tariff
Got the iphone for free as a result
EUR100 a month is a lot is it not?
My bill is usually around €120-€140/month that was on a 600min €100 tariff with Vodafone so I always went over my 600 mins
My tariff is 1200 mins & 500 txts for £44 mth with Iphone 3GS.
Yeah but I don't live in the UK.... :o ;)
Thats the best O2.ie had on offer,looks like us Mexicans are being ripped off once again
Looks like it squire.
Worm attack bites at Apple iPhone
The worm changes the wallpaper of the phone
The first worm to infect the Apple iPhone has been discovered spreading "in the wild" in Australia.
The self-propagating program changes the phone's wallpaper to a picture of 80s singer Rick Astley with the message "ikee is never going to give you up".
The worm, known as ikee, only affects "jail-broken" phones, where a user has removed Apple's protection mechanisms to allow the phone to run any software.
Experts say the worm is not harmful but more malicious variants could follow.
"The creator of the worm has released full source code of the four existing variants of this worm," wrote Mikko Hypponen of security firm F-secure.
"This means that there will quickly be more variants, and they might have nastier payload than just changing your wallpaper."
The picture of Rick Astley is believed to be a nod to the internet phenomenon known as Rickrolling, where web users are tricked into clicking on what they believe is a relevant link, only to find that it actually takes the user to a video of the pop star's song "Never gonna give you up".
'Stupid people'
The worm has so far only been found circulating in Australia, where the hacker - Ashley Towns - who wrote the program lives.
The 21-year-old told Australia's ABC News Online that he created the virus to raise the issue of security.
It only exploits jail-broken phones that have SSH installed, a program that enables other devices to connect to the phone and modify the system and files.
My prediction is that we may see more attacks like this in the future
Graham Cluley
The worm is able to infect phones if their owners have not changed the default password after installing SSH.
"What's clear is that if you have jail-broken your iPhone or iPod Touch, and installed SSH, then you must always change your root user password to something different than the default, 'alpine'," wrote Graham Cluley of security firm Sophos.
"In fact, it would be a good idea if you didn't use a dictionary word at all."
After a phone becomes infected it disables the SSH service, preventing reinfection.
The code contains numerous comments from Mr Towns about his motivation.
iPhone
Jail breaking allows a user to run non-Apple approved software
One comment reads: "People are stupid and this is to prove it."
"It's not that hard guys. But hey who cares its only your bank details at stake."
The worm can be removed by changing the phone's password and deleting some files.
Some estimates suggest that up to 10% of all iPhones and iPod Touch are jail-broken.
The practice allows a phone user to install software and applications that have not been approved by Apple.
"Phone users may rush into jail-breaking their iPhones in order to add functionality that Apple may have denied to them, but if they do so carelessly they may also risk their iPhone becoming the target of a hacker," said Mr Cluley.
"My prediction is that we may see more attacks like this in the future.
Interesting virus there. It just shows you people shouldn't leave default passwords on things.
Still it only occured on "jailbroke" ones so 90% of iphones are safe.
It just shows you though - the android will likely get a large amount of viruses in the future...
When using safari on the iphone i have trouble clicking on some links. Get a little blue boxes appear.
Does anyone know what add ons should be added?
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=806094 (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=806094)
If they're flash videos then you won't be able to play them. Don't think there's a flash player available for the iphone hence the need for a separate youtube app. Don't think there'll be one any time soon either...
Does anyone else have issues when trying to insert quotes into posts when posting on the board? Any time I try it, nothing happens. Same for buttons for tasks like inserting smilies, url's, pictures etc.
dont like ths sound of this
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8349905.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8349905.stm)
I remember a few years ago on this board some asshole posted a link to the Rick Astley virus and a lot of us clicked on it, is it the one where he starts to sing "Never Going To Give Up and the foooker can't be stopped and you can't close down yer computer unless by direct unplug/disconnect? That was released on April Fools day in 2008 so all the "hacker" ad to do was create a link to it.
only a problem if you have a jailbroken phone and ahve SSH installed.
Quote from: Shrek on November 10, 2009, 09:31:28 AM
only a problem if you have a jailbroken phone and ahve SSH installed.
my phone isnt jailbroken but what is SSH?
Anyone sign up to the new sky sports deal.
Application launched yesterday. First three months free. Cancel before the three months are up otherwise £6 a month thereafter
SKY Sports 1, 2,3,xtra
Sky Sports news
At the races
ESPN
SKY news
Picture quality is perfect.
Text SKY to 2020 and recieve your promotional code. Offer only applies to first 150,000
Quote from: lurganblue on November 10, 2009, 10:36:19 AM
Quote from: Shrek on November 10, 2009, 09:31:28 AM
only a problem if you have a jailbroken phone and ahve SSH installed.
my phone isnt jailbroken but what is SSH?
well as far as i know you should be alright for now.
SSH is remote access for a jailbroken phone to change themes etc
Mines jailbroken but i use iphonebrowser - not SSH
Is it o2 or Sky who are offering this deal?
Its free on o2 with sky. Only applies to wireless not 3g
Quote from: Bensars on November 10, 2009, 11:32:35 AM
Its free on o2 with sky. Only applies to wireless not 3g
available on 3G if your jailbroken ;D
i think it might not ba available in Ireland (dont quote me on that though)
Been trying to register for this all morning, site is continually down.
You can do it online as well from your pc
Quote from: Bensars on November 10, 2009, 11:51:47 AM
You can do it online as well from your pc
Aye but works Websense blocks it. When i get to the "payments" page on my Iphone to put in my billing address it won't let me put in address etc. The Iphone keypad does not come up when I touch the section I want to input data to.
Put in postcode and then hit search, then select no.
Quote from: Shrek on November 10, 2009, 10:49:12 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 10, 2009, 10:36:19 AM
Quote from: Shrek on November 10, 2009, 09:31:28 AM
only a problem if you have a jailbroken phone and ahve SSH installed.
my phone isnt jailbroken but what is SSH?
well as far as i know you should be alright for now.
SSH is remote access for a jailbroken phone to change themes etc
Mines jailbroken but i use iphonebrowser - not SSH
Acually SSH is only a netwok protocol for allowing remote access between machines, namely Linux and Unix (Iphone OS is variant of Unix) Shells. I think the issue only affected people who did not change default passwords on the Iphone after setting up SSH.
Yeah, I got registered for username and inserted promo code on pc. Then logged into iPhone, but have no wifi to test it out. Seems to be good and for 3 months free, can't not use it.
More info here: http://shop.o2.co.uk/update/skyoffer.html (http://shop.o2.co.uk/update/skyoffer.html)
Also has link to register through sky website and to enter promo code.
Quote from: thebigfella on November 10, 2009, 12:04:26 PM
Quote from: Shrek on November 10, 2009, 10:49:12 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 10, 2009, 10:36:19 AM
Quote from: Shrek on November 10, 2009, 09:31:28 AM
only a problem if you have a jailbroken phone and ahve SSH installed.
my phone isnt jailbroken but what is SSH?
well as far as i know you should be alright for now.
SSH is remote access for a jailbroken phone to change themes etc
Mines jailbroken but i use iphonebrowser - not SSH
Acually SSH is only a netwok protocol for allowing remote access between machines, namely Linux and Unix (Iphone OS is variant of Unix) Shells. I think the issue only affected people who did not change default passwords on the Iphone after setting up SSH.
yep, thats what i said, just not a technical as your good self
if you change you default password your also fine.
Did anyone get a "limit reached" message when trying to watch it. "Contact Sky etc. To change type of device"
Got me iphone today whooooooooooohooooooooooooooooo!!
Right as I don't read manuals I need to ask a few things..
1- How do I know when I have a wi-fi connection and when am I using up my precious 1gb/month allowance
2- When viewing web page how do I zoom in and zoom out
3- Can i transfer songs from my current itunes folder that I use for my ipod to the iphone.
4- How can I check how much of my 1gb a month allownace is left?
Thats all for the moment
LL
http://www.apple.com/uk/iphone/
There is a video guided tour of Iphone on this page, on left hand side of web page.
Wi-fi will have a wee transmitter icon beside 02-ie on top left hand corner of screen. Otherwise there will be a 3G icon. You will have to watch te "guided tour" on laptop.
Edit- you can watch guided tour on Iphone.
Thanks Minder..
Also I remember a few weeks ago ye were all waiting for some software update,do you reckon I'd have this already on the phone or would I need to do something?
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 10, 2009, 07:29:39 PM
Thanks Minder..
Also I remember a few weeks ago ye were all waiting for some software update,do you reckon I'd have this already on the phone or would I need to do something?
Plug it into the computer and iTunes should automatically start. If you need a software update, iTunes will alert you.
You will have to update it yourself. As Ziggy says, plug it into iTunes and press the update button and it will check if you have latest version or not.
Also for adding songs, videos etc to iPhone, make sure on the iPhone homepage after plugging into iTunes, you have add songs manually checked, or chose to sync songs each time it is plugged in.
What about the ringtones..Am I stuck with the ones that come with the phone?
Also how good is the bluetooth? as in for a hands free in a car?
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 10, 2009, 06:21:43 PM
Got me iphone today whooooooooooohooooooooooooooooo!!
Right as I don't read manuals I need to ask a few things..
1- How do I know when I have a wi-fi connection and when am I using up my precious 1gb/month allowance
2- When viewing web page how do I zoom in and zoom out
use index finger and thumb in pinch position, slide them apart to zoom and and slide back to pinch to zoom in.
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3- Can i transfer songs from my current itunes folder that I use for my ipod to the iphone.
Yes.
4- How can I check how much of my 1gb a month allownace is left?
Thats all for the moment
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Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 10, 2009, 08:42:43 PM
What about the ringtones..Am I stuck with the ones that come with the phone?
You can download almost anything
Quote
Also how good is the bluetooth? as in for a hands free in a car?
Was non-existant before not sure about the new one. I just use the earphones and the mic/on/off button. Very simple and easy to use.
Try audiko.net for downloading ringtones. You can also upload your own mp3's and choose certain parts then convert to correct format. Download and import into iTunes then drag across to iPhone.
Considering joining the club next month when my contract is up. Big question for me is it worth it considering I don't have broadband at home and I'm not in a 3g area either? At the minute my trusty N95 is my only web access available outside work hours.
Laoislad.
Givvis a call sometime and I will explain it all to you.
Great stuff thon Sky Sports yoke. Works a dream for a man who won't pay for Sky.
Pity there wasn't a wife app too.
Quote from: ONeill on November 10, 2009, 09:33:16 PM
Great stuff thon Sky Sports yoke. Works a dream for a man who won't pay for Sky.
Pity there wasn't a wife app too.
Some bollocks from Sky was to ring me tonight as i was getting an error message, but he never bothered his fat hole.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 10, 2009, 09:12:19 PM
Considering joining the club next month when my contract is up. Big question for me is it worth it considering I don't have broadband at home and I'm not in a 3g area either? At the minute my trusty N95 is my only web access available outside work hours.
Well you will need Itunes to set it up and the Youtube facility will be pretty useless without Wi-Fi but other than that it should be grand. I think you have a 7 day cooling off period when you sign a contract anyway.
Very impressed with the iphone so far,was up till all hours last night playing with it
I had to order another phone today though as the iphone would last .00003secs on some of the sites I work on,so I ordered a cheapy one that I can just swap sim cards too when I'm on those work sites.
I have downloaded a few apps..facebook,sky news,mini golf,sky sports,some car racing game which had excellent graphics, and a brilliant PGA TOUR one which gives you up to date golf scores and also has a calender that gives you every golf event of the year and if the tournament has already been played a full leaderboard from it!It also has a shot of the week video plus interviews!! well I was excited anyway :-[
Also got the spirit level which I was very surprised is actually quite accurate,though I don't think I'll be replacing it for my real one.
Epic bosoms I like the sound of that...
Get the tiger woods game LL. well worth the £3.
Was onto sky today and the fella i was chatting to was saying that the new sky app has had 2.5 million downloads
Quote from: Bensars on November 12, 2009, 10:35:38 PM
Get the tiger woods game LL. well worth the £3.
Was onto sky today and the fella i was chatting to was saying that the new sky app has had 2.5 million downloads
The wankers charged me the £6 even though i put the promo code in.
i was the same hence the call.
Refunded
Quote from: Bensars on November 12, 2009, 10:41:45 PM
i was the same hence the call.
Refunded
I rang today and they are to ring me back but couldnt give a timeframe.......It would be powerful if you could access it over 3G and not just WI-FI
Not good minder, I got sent another promo code today if the other one didnt work. Mine seems to have worked ok and havent got charged for it.
Tubes is better than Epic Busoms.
Quote from: Minder on November 12, 2009, 10:42:50 PM
Quote from: Bensars on November 12, 2009, 10:41:45 PM
i was the same hence the call.
Refunded
I rang today and they are to ring me back but couldnt give a timeframe.......It would be powerful if you could access it over 3G and not just WI-FI
It would be alright. I got rid of Sky about a year ago so happy enough to watch a few games on it
I have set a reminder on my phone for the start of Feb to cancel.
I asked about the account and they say it will appear only a month ahead at a time.
Do ya know when you get a text message and it comes up on the home screen with the whole message visible,is there a way that you can change it that it only appears with the name of the person that sent it to you and not the text?
Im not pleased that someone could see the text without having to get access into the message page..
Don't think so, you worried about what text the soon-to-be Mrs TRLL might see?
Quote from: ziggysego on November 14, 2009, 03:37:30 PM
Don't think so, you worried about what text the soon-to-be Mrs TRLL might see?
:-X
settings > messages > show preview > off
Ziggy you are useless...thanks hairyhog
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 14, 2009, 04:03:58 PM
Ziggy you are useless...thanks hairyhog
I've nothing to hide, so never knew about it.
Has anyone used the Apple composite AV cable to hook the phone up to the tv to watch films, photos etc? The cable is a bit pricey at £35
Quote from: Minder on November 17, 2009, 06:51:55 PM
Has anyone used the Apple composite AV cable to hook the phone up to the tv to watch films, photos etc? The cable is a bit pricey at £35
Didn't even know you could do this. Why would you want to?
Guys, too lazy to wade back through thread and see if this is there, Whats the story with iPhone and Vodafone? Does anyone really know when its gonna happen. I have pre-registered on Vodafones site ages ago but have heard nothing since. My current phone is about ready for the bin and I'm due an upgrade but I don't wanna upgrade and then find out the iPhones imminent and I'm not eligible?
Quote from: ziggysego on November 17, 2009, 06:56:42 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 17, 2009, 06:51:55 PM
Has anyone used the Apple composite AV cable to hook the phone up to the tv to watch films, photos etc? The cable is a bit pricey at £35
Didn't even know you could do this. Why would you want to?
The Sky Sports app would be a prime example why you would want to do it.
Quote from: Minder on November 17, 2009, 07:19:16 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on November 17, 2009, 06:56:42 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 17, 2009, 06:51:55 PM
Has anyone used the Apple composite AV cable to hook the phone up to the tv to watch films, photos etc? The cable is a bit pricey at £35
Didn't even know you could do this. Why would you want to?
The Sky Sports app would be a prime example why you would want to do it.
Fair enough. If I hear of anyone that has done this, I'll let you know.
Does anyone know if there is anywhere in the north where you can pick up a 3G signal? I have yet to find anywhere that this is possible, yet when I cross into the south the 3G signal can be picked up almost everywhere! But there is no point in using this as the rates are much much too high.
For things like this, you might be as well buying the proper cable. See a few cheap ones on eBay for about £6. There would have to be a big difference in quality for a big difference in price like that.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-COMPONENT-AV-TV-CABLE-USB-FOR-APPLE-IPHONE-IPOD_W0QQitemZ150382521712QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CE_MP3Access_RL?hash=item23037f2d70 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-COMPONENT-AV-TV-CABLE-USB-FOR-APPLE-IPHONE-IPOD_W0QQitemZ150382521712QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CE_MP3Access_RL?hash=item23037f2d70)
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on November 17, 2009, 07:50:00 PM
For things like this, you might be as well buying the proper cable. See a few cheap ones on eBay for about £6. There would have to be a big difference in quality for a big difference in price like that.
I have read that Apple have a chip in their cable making the other non Apple cables useless and to steer well clear of the ones on ebay, it must be Apple branded. People are advertising them on ebay as compatible but they will only give you audio and not video.
Quote from: Minder on November 17, 2009, 07:56:21 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on November 17, 2009, 07:50:00 PM
For things like this, you might be as well buying the proper cable. See a few cheap ones on eBay for about £6. There would have to be a big difference in quality for a big difference in price like that.
I have read that Apple have a chip in their cable making the other non Apple cables useless and to steer well clear of the ones on ebay, it must be Apple branded. People are advertising them on ebay as compatible but they will only give you audio and not video.
Apple would be crafty aul buggers now. Probably best going with the proper cable, but would it not be worth £6 to get the cheap one to see if it works?
Anyone know how to make the phone ring for longer? Mine is going to voicemail after about 15secs
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/backstage/comments/whats-inside-apples-2007-av-cable (http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/backstage/comments/whats-inside-apples-2007-av-cable)
Interesting article on apple and sending output to TV. Crafty buggers. Like someone says here - going down the microsoft road...
do and of yous take your phone out with you while running? is there any risk of damaging it while running because of vibrations or anything like that?
Quote from: lurganblue on November 19, 2009, 09:15:08 AM
do and of yous take your phone out with you while running? is there any risk of damaging it while running because of vibrations or anything like that?
No, not unless you drop it.
Quote from: lurganblue on November 19, 2009, 09:15:08 AM
do and of yous take your phone out with you while running? is there any risk of damaging it while running because of vibrations or anything like that?
I always do but it's a nuisance holding it. I've seen plenty with it strapped to their upper arm with some Velcro gadget.
Quote from: thebigfella on November 19, 2009, 09:22:35 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 19, 2009, 09:15:08 AM
do and of yous take your phone out with you while running? is there any risk of damaging it while running because of vibrations or anything like that?
No, not unless you drop it.
I've dropped it many a times and I've lost count the number of times I've run over it with the wheelchair. Still working grand.
Is the sky sports app only available in the north? That would be very handy especially with a cable to link it to the tv
Quote from: ONeill on November 19, 2009, 11:40:06 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 19, 2009, 09:15:08 AM
do and of yous take your phone out with you while running? is there any risk of damaging it while running because of vibrations or anything like that?
I always do but it's a nuisance holding it. I've seen plenty with it strapped to their upper arm with some Velcro gadget.
I got one for £3 on ebay
I'll buy it off you for £2?
Quote from: ONeill on November 19, 2009, 11:40:06 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 19, 2009, 09:15:08 AM
do and of yous take your phone out with you while running? is there any risk of damaging it while running because of vibrations or anything like that?
I always do but it's a nuisance holding it. I've seen plenty with it strapped to their upper arm with some Velcro gadget.
You know Velcro gadgets.
Quote from: ONeill on November 19, 2009, 11:40:06 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 19, 2009, 09:15:08 AM
do and of yous take your phone out with you while running? is there any risk of damaging it while running because of vibrations or anything like that?
I always do but it's a nuisance holding it. I've seen plenty with it strapped to their upper arm with some Velcro gadget.
would it not be ok to have it in a jacket pocket and have it bonce around in there, cos i couldnt be bothered with that holding it craic?
also is it possible to get earphones for it that go round your ear and thus wont constantly fall out while running?
You'll not find this in the manual. Woke this morn to find the home button wouldn't work, it wouldn't charge and no mic. Tried everything - the holding buttons craic - restore - etc etc. Thought that's her then, she's banjaxed. Was going to bring her to the store when I tried youtube for one last effort. There was a blade on it and the same thing happened to hers. She says hers mended when it fell out of her pocket and banged on the concrete a few times - it seemed to restore iteself. Well I just flung her across the house, wall to wall, and hey presto! Good as new.
Malicious worm targets jail-broken iPhones
Users of jail-broken iPhones are being warned of yet another piece of malware after the discovery over the weekend of a worm with the ability to steal online banking credentials.
The new 'Duh' malware is likely to be based on the original Ikee worm which was spread a couple of weeks ago by a young hacker in Australia. Both target jail-broken iPhones with OpenSSH installed and the default password intact.
However, security experts have warned that its characteristics are much more malicious, and that hackers are likely to continue to propagate such malware if they can make money from it.
"It is much more serious than Ikee because it is not limited to infecting iPhone users in Australia, and communicates with an internet 'control and command' centre, downloading new instructions and effectively turning your iPhone into part of a botnet," said Sophos senior technology consultant Graham Cluley.
"Furthermore, it appears to be designed to steal information from users of online banking services."
Cluley's colleague at Sophos, Chester Wisniewski, added that the worm appears to be attacking IP ranges from a larger range of internet service providers. He recommended users to restore their phones to the Apple-supplied firmware, or think about choosing a different phone.
"If you want freedom of application choice, perhaps you should consider an Android-based phone rather than hacking your device into a potentially insecure state," he said in a blog post.
"This further demonstrates that iPhones are not ready for the business environment. Apple has made a great effort at preventing people from cracking into their software and unlocking/jail-breaking their devices, but where there is a will, there will always be a way."
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/16/20091123/ttc-malicious-worm-targets-jail-broken-i-6315470.html
Saw that earlier, it is restricted to Holland at present and anyone that does online banking for a specific Dutch bank but they reckon it could spread easily.
Like Golden Cow.
Alright folks!!Looking abit of advice here. Thinking of getting the iphone 3GS 16GB, on P&G, iv ordered o2's new sim card which gives unlimited texts and internet if you top up £15 p/m, and was jus wondering
1) will the sim work on the iphone?
2) is 16gb enough? (iv no desire for movies or video clips, it'll be mainly apps and music)
3) what the hell is jailbroken and is it worth it??
Cheers
Found one of these phones in a taxi. I have to admit i was very tempted to keep it for myself but done the right thing in the end and contacted the owner and give him the phone back. He give me $40 dollars for my good deed :) However ive lost a couple of phones before and never got them back. What would you have done?
Quote from: Fender on November 24, 2009, 02:40:16 AM
Alright folks!!Looking abit of advice here. Thinking of getting the iphone 3GS 16GB, on P&G, iv ordered o2's new sim card which gives unlimited texts and internet if you top up £15 p/m, and was jus wondering
1) will the sim work on the iphone?
2) is 16gb enough? (iv no desire for movies or video clips, it'll be mainly apps and music)
3) what the hell is jailbroken and is it worth it??
Cheers
1) Yes
2) I should think so I have 8gb and have quite a bit of music on it 16 should be plenty.
3) I haven't jailbroken my phone but it scares me as the iphone is a serious bit of equipment that could go wrong at any stage. If you jailbreak your phone you have no warranty. I'm not sure of the advantages of jailbreaking the phone but having read that article I'm definitely not going to risk it.
Has Vodafone announced anything yet? I see O2 are offering it free before christmas on certain tariffs, prob trying to hover up as many as possible before vodafone join the market.
Quote from: bingobus on November 24, 2009, 10:53:13 AM
Has Vodafone announced anything yet? I see O2 are offering it free before christmas on certain tariffs, prob trying to hover up as many as possible before vodafone join the market.
They reckon Vodafone will join the party after Christmas, you have always been able to get it free on certain tariffs. Mine was free on the £44/mth (24 mth) contract. Is it now free on the £35 mth tariff?
Quote from: Minder on November 24, 2009, 11:01:06 AM
Quote from: bingobus on November 24, 2009, 10:53:13 AM
Has Vodafone announced anything yet? I see O2 are offering it free before christmas on certain tariffs, prob trying to hover up as many as possible before vodafone join the market.
They reckon Vodafone will join the party after Christmas, you have always been able to get it free on certain tariffs. Mine was free on the £44/mth (24 mth) contract. Is it now free on the £35 mth tariff?
Could us Mexicans get it free though?
Vodafone have them from February/March in the south
Quote from: Minder on November 24, 2009, 11:01:06 AM
Quote from: bingobus on November 24, 2009, 10:53:13 AM
Has Vodafone announced anything yet? I see O2 are offering it free before christmas on certain tariffs, prob trying to hover up as many as possible before vodafone join the market.
They reckon Vodafone will join the party after Christmas, you have always been able to get it free on certain tariffs. Mine was free on the £44/mth (24 mth) contract. Is it now free on the £35 mth tariff?
I got an 8G 3G Iphone for free on the £35/month tariff. 24 months is a LONG time for one phone though!
I got mine for free
O2 business tariffs in the north offer a 12 month upgrade!! 8)
Quote from: thebandit on November 24, 2009, 11:12:07 AM
Vodafone have them from February/March in the south
Was aware of that but thought they may have released details of tarriff/cost etc to try and sway people to hold off in the christmas market.
Its only free if you get it on a long contract or have the highest tariff.
My contract won't be up to the summer, was thinking about changing over to the simplicity tariff as it's far cheaper and you can get a free web bolt on. I'm assuming this free web bolt on would cover the 3G like the iPhone contract offers you.
Can someone outline very briefly what all this jailbreaking is, the pros and cons ?
Quote from: ONeill on November 23, 2009, 11:28:44 PM
Malicious worm targets jail-broken iPhones
Users of jail-broken iPhones are being warned of yet another piece of malware after the discovery over the weekend of a worm with the ability to steal online banking credentials.
The new 'Duh' malware is likely to be based on the original Ikee worm which was spread a couple of weeks ago by a young hacker in Australia. Both target jail-broken iPhones with OpenSSH installed and the default password intact.
However, security experts have warned that its characteristics are much more malicious, and that hackers are likely to continue to propagate such malware if they can make money from it.
"It is much more serious than Ikee because it is not limited to infecting iPhone users in Australia, and communicates with an internet 'control and command' centre, downloading new instructions and effectively turning your iPhone into part of a botnet," said Sophos senior technology consultant Graham Cluley.
"Furthermore, it appears to be designed to steal information from users of online banking services."
Cluley's colleague at Sophos, Chester Wisniewski, added that the worm appears to be attacking IP ranges from a larger range of internet service providers. He recommended users to restore their phones to the Apple-supplied firmware, or think about choosing a different phone.
"If you want freedom of application choice, perhaps you should consider an Android-based phone rather than hacking your device into a potentially insecure state," he said in a blog post.
"This further demonstrates that iPhones are not ready for the business environment. Apple has made a great effort at preventing people from cracking into their software and unlocking/jail-breaking their devices, but where there is a will, there will always be a way."
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/16/20091123/ttc-malicious-worm-targets-jail-broken-i-6315470.html
I don't get this statement. How many businesses would allow or modify the Iphone OS, voiding the warranty in the process, hence introducing a security vulnerability? None I suspect.
Quote from: bingobus on November 24, 2009, 10:53:13 AM
Has Vodafone announced anything yet? I see O2 are offering it free before christmas on certain tariffs, prob trying to hover up as many as possible before vodafone join the market.
Vodafone are entering market early 2010 but some people who pre-registered an interest are currented being offered iphones straight away. I received a call last thursday offering me one. They are doing it through an independant company for some reason?? I was told I'd get a call from this company within 5 working days.
The tarriffs are on Vodafone website but don't specifically say they for iphones
Phone is E199 on access 150 tarriff
E99 on access 300 tarriff
http://www.vodafone.ie/planscosts/paymonthly/current/pcaccessplus/
Quote from: TheGreatRambo on November 24, 2009, 11:41:30 AM
Quote from: bingobus on November 24, 2009, 10:53:13 AM
Has Vodafone announced anything yet? I see O2 are offering it free before christmas on certain tariffs, prob trying to hover up as many as possible before vodafone join the market.
Vodafone are entering market early 2010 but some people who pre-registered an interest are currented being offered iphones straight away. I received a call last thursday offering me one. They are doing it through an independant company for some reason?? I was told I'd get a call from this company within 5 working days.
The tarriffs are on Vodafone website but don't specifically say they for iphones
Phone is E199 on access 150 tarriff
E99 on access 300 tarriff
http://www.vodafone.ie/planscosts/paymonthly/current/pcaccessplus/
I registered as well but heard nothing, I'd watch yourself! Did they take your bank details in that call ;)
The simplicity web bolt-on will work no problem but you WON'T have free wifi in hotspot areas, especially overseas.
Take the iphone on a business tariff, NO1 will beat it for value!!! ;D
Quote from: bingobus on November 24, 2009, 11:45:30 AM
Quote from: TheGreatRambo on November 24, 2009, 11:41:30 AM
Quote from: bingobus on November 24, 2009, 10:53:13 AM
Has Vodafone announced anything yet? I see O2 are offering it free before christmas on certain tariffs, prob trying to hover up as many as possible before vodafone join the market.
Vodafone are entering market early 2010 but some people who pre-registered an interest are currented being offered iphones straight away. I received a call last thursday offering me one. They are doing it through an independant company for some reason?? I was told I'd get a call from this company within 5 working days.
The tarriffs are on Vodafone website but don't specifically say they for iphones
Phone is E199 on access 150 tarriff
E99 on access 300 tarriff
http://www.vodafone.ie/planscosts/paymonthly/current/pcaccessplus/
I registered as well but heard nothing, I'd watch yourself! Did they take your bank details in that call ;)
Ur as cynical as I am, it must be ur profession ;).
After I put the phone down I did start to smell a rat, and looked into it a bit. It all seems above board, I've come across it on several forums. Rest assured I'll not be parting with any of my hard earned til I get the answers I require...
I'm due for an upgrade and thought maybe that was the reason I'd got the call. Some on them Forums hadn't got a call either
Quote from: screenexile on November 24, 2009, 10:48:19 AM
Quote from: Fender on November 24, 2009, 02:40:16 AM
Alright folks!!Looking abit of advice here. Thinking of getting the iphone 3GS 16GB, on P&G, iv ordered o2's new sim card which gives unlimited texts and internet if you top up £15 p/m, and was jus wondering
1) will the sim work on the iphone?
2) is 16gb enough? (iv no desire for movies or video clips, it'll be mainly apps and music)
3) what the hell is jailbroken and is it worth it??
Cheers
1) Yes
2) I should think so I have 8gb and have quite a bit of music on it 16 should be plenty.
3) I haven't jailbroken my phone but it scares me as the iphone is a serious bit of equipment that could go wrong at any stage. If you jailbreak your phone you have no warranty. I'm not sure of the advantages of jailbreaking the phone but having read that article I'm definitely not going to risk it.
i have mine jailbroken and have had no problems with it whatsoever.
if you do encounter a problem, just restore it - Apple will have no way of know it was jailbroken.
As far as pros and cons go, As for me it is down the the changing of themes etc which i enjoy.
there are so many other possibilities also which cant be done on a unjailbroke phone.
i have mine unjailbroke atm (for a reason) but cant wait till i jailbreak it again.
Quote from: Candyman on November 24, 2009, 11:48:26 AM
The simplicity web bolt-on will work no problem but you WON'T have free wifi in hotspot areas, especially overseas.
Take the iphone on a business tariff, NO1 will beat it for value!!! ;D
What kind of tariff are you on with this, or what is the basic details that make it the best value?
I take it you don't actually have to be a business to avail of this?
Unlimited o2 to o2 calls
Unlimited 10 landline numbers
Unlimited texts (any network)
Unlimited web & wifi
300 x-net mins
£36.11 +VAT
£41.53/month
12 month upgrade... ;D
I was wondering if anyone could list a few 3G alternatives to the iphone. Is there many other phones that have similar features to the iphone e.g. apps/wifi/touch screen etc
Quote from: Shrek on November 24, 2009, 12:02:16 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 24, 2009, 10:48:19 AM
Quote from: Fender on November 24, 2009, 02:40:16 AM
Alright folks!!Looking abit of advice here. Thinking of getting the iphone 3GS 16GB, on P&G, iv ordered o2's new sim card which gives unlimited texts and internet if you top up £15 p/m, and was jus wondering
1) will the sim work on the iphone?
2) is 16gb enough? (iv no desire for movies or video clips, it'll be mainly apps and music)
3) what the hell is jailbroken and is it worth it??
Cheers
1) Yes
2) I should think so I have 8gb and have quite a bit of music on it 16 should be plenty.
3) I haven't jailbroken my phone but it scares me as the iphone is a serious bit of equipment that could go wrong at any stage. If you jailbreak your phone you have no warranty. I'm not sure of the advantages of jailbreaking the phone but having read that article I'm definitely not going to risk it.
i have mine jailbroken and have had no problems with it whatsoever.
if you do encounter a problem, just restore it - Apple will have no way of know it was jailbroken.
As far as pros and cons go, As for me it is down the the changing of themes etc which i enjoy.
there are so many other possibilities also which cant be done on a unjailbroke phone.
i have mine unjailbroke atm (for a reason) but cant wait till i jailbreak it again.
Mine's jailbroken as well. The main things I prefer a jailbroken iphone over an ordinary one are:
1) Free apps (you download them as a torrent or from some other source and install them via iTunes) - some of the jailbroken apps I use are TomTom, WunderRadio and a number of games)
2) Changing the style of the display. You can change the theme, you can change the icons, you can add icons to the display bar at the top that shows the battery indicator, etc...
3) 3G unrestrictor. This is possibly the best reason to jailbreak in my opinion. For all those apps that only permit access via WiFi (BBC iPlayer, Skype, and best of all, Sky Sports) you can fool the iPhone into thinking its on wireless. So, basically as long as I have access to 3G or Edge I can watch Sky Sports 1, 2, 3, Extra, News, Sky News, At the Races and ESPN and any iPlayer content I want.
There are other reasons for jailbreaking but those are the key ones for me.
So how do you jailbreak it?
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 24, 2009, 01:18:31 PM
So how do you jailbreak it?
It all depends on which firmware you're on, etc... The first thing I should say is that I wouldn't dream of jailbreaking it if its still under warranty.
I've posted a link below to a tutorial on how to jailbreak it using an application called redsn0w. You can also get video tutorials on YouTube that show you exactly what you need to do which are probably better than simple text ones.
Basically, here's a few high level steps to jailbreak a phone on the 3.0 software:
1) You get the genuine 3.0 version of the software (it should be stored on your computer if you updated using the same PC as you are using to jailbreak) and store it somewhere on your computer.
2) You download and application called redsn0w to your computer and use that to jailbreak the original version you have saved on your computer in step 1.
3) When jailbreaking with redsn0w, you select the option as you move through the steps to install "Cydia" on your iPhone. There is also an option to unlock but I decided not to do that.
4) Let redsn0w do the rest. It will install the new software. You will need to press a few buttons on the iphone as redsn0w installs the software but it tells you on the computer what to do.
You should be able to find out quite a bit online by using google and searching for "iphone jailbreak" and "iphone jailbreak redsn0w", etc...
i jailbroke mine using Blackrain - very easy to do
as regards the warranty thingy - if something goes wrong with the phone, just restore it - Apple have no way of knowing it was jailbroke AFAIK.
it does come with its risks, but its worth it IMO.
Quote from: Candyman on November 24, 2009, 12:41:12 PM
Unlimited o2 to o2 calls
Unlimited 10 landline numbers
Unlimited texts (any network)
Unlimited web & wifi
300 x-net mins
£36.11 +VAT
£41.53/month
12 month upgrade... ;D
Is this a deal that is commonly available or have you had to haggle for it? And whats the business craic about?
Quote from: JohnDenver on November 24, 2009, 02:43:33 PM
Quote from: Candyman on November 24, 2009, 12:41:12 PM
Unlimited o2 to o2 calls
Unlimited 10 landline numbers
Unlimited texts (any network)
Unlimited web & wifi
300 x-net mins
£36.11 +VAT
£41.53/month
12 month upgrade... ;D
Is this a deal that is commonly available or have you had to haggle for it? And whats the business craic about?
Its a Candyman Special... PM ;)
Quote from: Candyman on November 24, 2009, 02:52:00 PM
Quote from: JohnDenver on November 24, 2009, 02:43:33 PM
Quote from: Candyman on November 24, 2009, 12:41:12 PM
Unlimited o2 to o2 calls
Unlimited 10 landline numbers
Unlimited texts (any network)
Unlimited web & wifi
300 x-net mins
£36.11 +VAT
£41.53/month
12 month upgrade... ;D
Is this a deal that is commonly available or have you had to haggle for it? And whats the business craic about?
Its a Candyman Special... PM ;)
How'd you go about that one?
My existing contract although no business is up in December but I may be able to get a business one.
Gimme a shout...
Ok, got the phone today. decided to let o2 renew the lease on my soul for another 18 months. Bit of advise ere for people thinking of gettin an iphone, i went in this morning and told them i was goin to switch to orange cuz of the better tarffi, and o2 decided to give me a better one for the same price!!
So any gud app's i should def get??
Quote from: Fender on November 25, 2009, 12:18:15 PM
Ok, got the phone today. decided to let o2 renew the lease on my soul for another 18 months. Bit of advise ere for people thinking of gettin an iphone, i went in this morning and told them i was goin to switch to orange cuz of the better tarffi, and o2 decided to give me a better one for the same price!!
So any gud app's i should def get??
So what deal are you on? And which model did you get? 16GB or 32GB?
16gb 3GS, £30 p/m(b4 vat) for 600mins and 500texts and unlimited internet!!Phone cost £185 tho...
Quote from: Fender on November 25, 2009, 12:41:17 PM
16gb 3GS, £30 p/m(b4 vat) for 600mins and 500texts and unlimited internet!!Phone cost £185 tho...
That is a standard tariff boss available to anyone as far as I know.
Quote from: Minder on November 25, 2009, 01:10:42 PM
Quote from: Fender on November 25, 2009, 12:41:17 PM
16gb 3GS, £30 p/m(b4 vat) for 600mins and 500texts and unlimited internet!!Phone cost £185 tho...
That is a standard tariff boss available to anyone as far as I know.
Yep, looks like it: http://shop.o2.co.uk/promo/iphoneindex
Quote from: Fender on November 25, 2009, 12:18:15 PM
Ok, got the phone today. decided to let o2 renew the lease on my soul for another 18 months. Bit of advise ere for people thinking of gettin an iphone, i went in this morning and told them i was goin to switch to orange cuz of the better tarffi, and o2 decided to give me a better one for the same price!!
So any gud app's i should def get??
i thought orange had much the same tarrifs as O2 no?
Quote from: lurganblue on November 25, 2009, 01:26:42 PM
Quote from: Fender on November 25, 2009, 12:18:15 PM
Ok, got the phone today. decided to let o2 renew the lease on my soul for another 18 months. Bit of advise ere for people thinking of gettin an iphone, i went in this morning and told them i was goin to switch to orange cuz of the better tarffi, and o2 decided to give me a better one for the same price!!
So any gud app's i should def get??
i thought orange had much the same tarrifs as O2 no?
They are identical as far as I know as I was thinking of getting one for my wife and was doing a bit of homework on the networks.
Quote from: Minder on November 25, 2009, 01:10:42 PM
Quote from: Fender on November 25, 2009, 12:41:17 PM
16gb 3GS, £30 p/m(b4 vat) for 600mins and 500texts and unlimited internet!!Phone cost £185 tho...
That is a standard tariff boss available to anyone as far as I know.
The o2 £30 only gives you 75mins and 125 texts!!
Quote from: Fender on November 25, 2009, 01:53:24 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 25, 2009, 01:10:42 PM
Quote from: Fender on November 25, 2009, 12:41:17 PM
16gb 3GS, £30 p/m(b4 vat) for 600mins and 500texts and unlimited internet!!Phone cost £185 tho...
That is a standard tariff boss available to anyone as far as I know.
The o2 £30 only gives you 75mins and 125 texts!!
The prices on that site include the VAT.
I am trying to figure out if my bill is cheaper here.
I pay around 115$ a month
Unlimited data
Unlimited texting
900 minutes a month
Free calls to any AT&T phone (which most folks are on due to the iphone monopoly)
Free nights and weekends to any american number.
I dont think I need 900 minutes, but once bitten twice shy. Better to pay for the extra than to ever get hit with overages again.
Puck mine is £44 mth and you get -
1200 mins to any network/landline anytime
500 txts
Unlimited data
I'm getting rode so,and not in a good way
700mins
1gb allowance for data
400 texts
€100/month
I think a lot has to depend on when you buy your phone. For example I was an existing AT&T customer who wasnt due an upgrade for another year. So I didnt have the luxury of walking into one of these new attractive (cheaper) plans which are designed to attract new customers with the iphone. Basically I paid 500$ for the phone and then my plan went up by 40$.
I have mostly unlimited stuff on there as I dont want to get hit with big bills, and I generally send about 100 txt messages a day. Its much more convenient on the iphone where the txts are stored as a conversation. Only reason I have so many minutes is because in the odd event that the auld fella has something more to say than
Puck: "How was lake Como'
Big Puck : "Ack it was fine - Im sure your mother has filled you in on the news so, nothing strange nor startling here - take it easy"
I just dont want to get hit with overages at 50cents a minute.
When Im due for an upgrade Ill have to ask them why my bill is so high.
20$ for unlimited txts
30$ for iphone plan data
60$ for the minutes
100 txts a day.
I was unemployed, she liked to txt, it was an expensive game of cat and mouse. :-\
Quote from: Puckoon on November 25, 2009, 09:25:49 PM
I was unemployed, she liked to txt, it was an expensive game of cat and mouse. :-\
Should have got her to sign up the board, you could have sent her 100 pm's a day and saved yourself a fortune.
Its very easy to send alot of texts on the iPhone as its stored like a conversation and its like being on MSN Messenger or whatever. There is an app out there called Ping which is supposed to be good and will cut down on using messages, but only useful for other people who have iPhones.
Sent 800 texts last month without realising and it stung me an extra 30 doots... was not impressed!!
Quote from: screenexile on November 25, 2009, 11:24:47 PM
Sent 800 texts last month without realising and it stung me an extra 30 doots... was not impressed!!
800 texts a month? 26 or so a day, every day? I wish I had your friends.
Quote from: screenexile on November 25, 2009, 11:24:47 PM
Sent 800 texts last month without realising and it stung me an extra 30 doots... was not impressed!!
Was happening me quite alot so signed up for one of the bolt ons. Extra 500 messages for £7.50. Might not use them all, but its worth it. If you send 575 messages without a bolt on, you will be charged at least an extra £7.50, though if you have the bolt on, you can send 1000 messages and still pay the same as you would for sending 575. Though they offer a bolt on of 800 messages for £30. Work that one out. They sneakily signed me up for this one, though when seen it on the bill got it cancelled and they refunded me, which I was suprised that they did.
If you use the 02 app - it tells you exactly what you've used etc.
Whats the point in signing up for one of these fancy gadgets if you need to look at the fecking thing all the time to make sure you arent going over?
Send an email saying - sorry buddy, cant answer the phone til 7pm, let me know if that works, or ill give you a txt on the 4th when the new cycle rolls over.
Just realised - the reason we need such higher numbers over here for minutes and txts are because we get charged for incoming as well as outgoing.
Quote from: ONeill on November 25, 2009, 11:33:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 25, 2009, 11:24:47 PM
Sent 800 texts last month without realising and it stung me an extra 30 doots... was not impressed!!
800 texts a month? 26 or so a day, every day? I wish I had your friends.
That's the thing I could be sending up to 3 messages at a time without knowing. My old phone used to tell me when I was pushing over into a 2nd message but the iphone doesn't do that. Also I was taking a team and sending a few group texts which accounted for at least 100 of the messages.
lads i MIGHT have a solution... PM
Before I got the Iphone I would have sent about 300 txts a month but since I got it I would be close to the 500 every month. Far easier banging out the txts on the Iphone.
Quote from: Minder on November 26, 2009, 12:48:58 PM
Before I got the Iphone I would have sent about 300 txts a month but since I got it I would be close to the 500 every month. Far easier banging out the txts on the Iphone.
i seem to be the opposite. i would have sent more than 500 texts when i was on the PAYG Genie card but i dont use that many now. must be because i now try to use up the minutes more... never get close to 600 mins a month!
Am currently on orange contract for 35quid a month with the nokia n96. Getting fed up with it freezing and the screen cracked and my contract runs out on 22nd of may.
Phoned orange to see what I could do to get iPhone. Offered me 16gb 3gs with 1200 minutes, 500 txts, and unlimited Internet, although also mentioned 750mb fair usage.
Anyone know what she was on about? Is it unlimited or is that more than enough?
Sound like a good deal?
Also, I have an 8gb iPod touch. Is there any need for me to hang onto this?
One more thing, anyone use the Nike + app? How does it work?
Quote from: flantheman82 on November 27, 2009, 10:31:31 PM
Am currently on orange contract for 35quid a month with the nokia n96. Getting fed up with it freezing and the screen cracked and my contract runs out on 22nd of may.
Phoned orange to see what I could do to get iPhone. Offered me 16gb 3gs with 1200 minutes, 500 txts, and unlimited Internet, although also mentioned 750mb fair usage.
Anyone know what she was on about? Is it unlimited or is that more than enough?
Sound like a good deal?
Also, I have an 8gb iPod touch. Is there any need for me to hang onto this?
One more thing, anyone use the Nike + app? How does it work?
I dont think it is unlimited internet with Orange but 750mb would be plenty. Have never used the Nike + app. I use a an app called Runkeeper, from the App store, is free or there is a "pro version" for £3.99. Is a great job, when you start your workout the app. times you, average pace, speed, incline, calories etc. When you finish the workout you can view your route on a map on Iphone and upload your runs to their website, which is excellent. There are a few similar apps to this but i havent seen a better one than Runkeeper.
Can't find that on the app store anywhere. Are there any accessories you need?
How do you secure your iPhone while you run? Milltown rows success has me eager to impress him and break onto his squad.
Quote from: flantheman82 on November 27, 2009, 11:03:17 PM
Can't find that on the app store anywhere. Are there any accessories you need?
How do you secure your iPhone while you run? Milltown rows success has me eager to impress him and break onto his squad.
If you type "Runkeeper" into the search facility on App store it brings up "Runkeeper Free" and "Runkeeper Pro". You can get sports armbands on ebay for about three quid, thats where i got mine.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-SPORTS-ARMBAND-SKIN-CASE-For-APPLE-IPHONE-3G-UK_W0QQitemZ370288028504QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches?hash=item5636e2eb58
Have only read back a few pages and can see no mention but has anyone here tried the Kong Kong knock off iPhones. I have seen a few of them on e-bay generally going for £30-35.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Version-3-2-TFT-Touch-Screen-Mobile-Phone-P0-I68_W0QQitemZ230404729982QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MobilePhones_MobilePhones?hash=item35a5312c7e#ht_10739wt_754
I was told they generally had a lower resolution camera but, that apart, are there any big issues with them (no, I don't mean that I want a free magazine)
Are they worth the £35 or just a piece of 5hit?
I tried tosearch for runkeeper and those 'autofill' suggestions came up but the search actually came up blank.
The armband looks the business. Is there anyway of skipping songs without touching the screen?
Quote from: flantheman82 on November 27, 2009, 11:26:17 PM
I tried tosearch for runkeeper and those 'autofill' suggestions came up but the search actually came up blank.
The armband looks the business. Is there anyway of skipping songs without touching the screen?
Nah, you would be better having a "playlist" of selected songs so you don't have to change them.
I typed in "run" there and it is the second one in the autofill list. Google runkeeper on iphone and on their website there is probably a link to take you to it on app store.
Just went to their site on iPhone and there is a direct link to app store
Nice tip on runkeeper I see they have a cycling option which I will use
Quote from: LeoMc on November 27, 2009, 11:14:35 PM
Have only read back a few pages and can see no mention but has anyone here tried the Kong Kong knock off iPhones. I have seen a few of them on e-bay generally going for £30-35.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Version-3-2-TFT-Touch-Screen-Mobile-Phone-P0-I68_W0QQitemZ230404729982QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MobilePhones_MobilePhones?hash=item35a5312c7e#ht_10739wt_754
I was told they generally had a lower resolution camera but, that apart, are there any big issues with them (no, I don't mean that I want a free magazine)
Are they worth the £35 or just a piece of 5hit?
Absolute fckuin rubbish!!! Guy brought one into me looking the MMS settings, it has the worst screen resolution EVER and you have to press each key several times before it does anything!!
That £35 you'd spend would cover 1 months line rental for the real McCoy... ;)
Quote from: ONeill on November 23, 2009, 10:23:54 AM
You'll not find this in the manual. Woke this morn to find the home button wouldn't work, it wouldn't charge and no mic. Tried everything - the holding buttons craic - restore - etc etc. Thought that's her then, she's banjaxed. Was going to bring her to the store when I tried youtube for one last effort. There was a blade on it and the same thing happened to hers. She says hers mended when it fell out of her pocket and banged on the concrete a few times - it seemed to restore iteself. Well I just flung her across the house, wall to wall, and hey presto! Good as new.
Lucky bastard, tried that for a friend and no good. Proceeded to take it apart, they don't spare the glue putting it together, which resulted in me cracking the lcd screen and ripping the ribbon cable out of it... :-[
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on November 28, 2009, 09:40:34 PM
Quote from: ONeill on November 23, 2009, 10:23:54 AM
You'll not find this in the manual. Woke this morn to find the home button wouldn't work, it wouldn't charge and no mic. Tried everything - the holding buttons craic - restore - etc etc. Thought that's her then, she's banjaxed. Was going to bring her to the store when I tried youtube for one last effort. There was a blade on it and the same thing happened to hers. She says hers mended when it fell out of her pocket and banged on the concrete a few times - it seemed to restore iteself. Well I just flung her across the house, wall to wall, and hey presto! Good as new.
Lucky b**tard, tried that for a friend and no good. Proceeded to take it apart, they don't spare the glue putting it together, which resulted in me cracking the lcd screen and ripping the ribbon cable out of it... :-[
Was on the verge of giving up. I think it finally worked after a final few smacks against the table.
I did download runkeaper but didn't like it cos I was always trying to find my location and not always successfully. I got rid of it and tried itreadmill which seems to work really well. I like the way it stores the history of your runs so you can compare them.
Quote from: lurganblue on November 29, 2009, 10:17:09 AM
I did download runkeaper but didn't like it cos I was always trying to find my location and not always successfully. I got rid of it and tried itreadmill which seems to work really well. I like the way it stores the history of your runs so you can compare them.
I had problems with finding location at the start, if you turn off Wi Fi, go to the "maps" facility on your Iphone and find your current location, close it and open Runkeeper it always helped. Oh and try and be standing still when you are finding location on Runkeeper. I live in a 3G area though so that probably helps.
Where abouts do u get the 3G signal Minder? Are u in the south? I have yet to find anywhere in the north where there is a 3G signal, does anyone know why this is?
Secondly, my contract is due for renewal at the end of January and I'm going to upgrade, anyone have any reviews of the iPhone 3GS? I will more than likely go for this. Is there a charge for the handset? When I got my iPhone 3G in august 08 it was £99.
Quote from: omagh_gael on November 29, 2009, 02:23:28 PM
Where abouts do u get the 3G signal Minder? Are u in the south? I have yet to find anywhere in the north where there is a 3G signal, does anyone know why this is?
Secondly, my contract is due for renewal at the end of January and I'm going to upgrade, anyone have any reviews of the iPhone 3GS? I will more than likely go for this. Is there a charge for the handset? When I got my iPhone 3G in august 08 it was £99.
I am in Belfast, 3GS is free on 24 mth £44 per mth tariff, if you want the £34 per mth contract the handset is about £90.
If you have the 3G why are you upgrading to the 3GS, when the new software update came out I June the 3G does everything the 3GS does, bar video recording capability.
On a rare occasion I get a 3g signal in lurgan but luckily in the town there is a bt openzone connection.
There is always a 3g signal in portadown town centre and rushmere shopping centre. Apart from that I rarely get it but then I'm not really ever in Belfast, Lisburn etc to see what the signal is
like there.
Quote from: Minder on November 29, 2009, 02:26:31 PM
Quote from: omagh_gael on November 29, 2009, 02:23:28 PM
Where abouts do u get the 3G signal Minder? Are u in the south? I have yet to find anywhere in the north where there is a 3G signal, does anyone know why this is?
Secondly, my contract is due for renewal at the end of January and I'm going to upgrade, anyone have any reviews of the iPhone 3GS? I will more than likely go for this. Is there a charge for the handset? When I got my iPhone 3G in august 08 it was £99.
I am in Belfast, 3GS is free on 24 mth £44 per mth tariff, if you want the £34 per mth contract the handset is about £90.
If you have the 3G why are you upgrading to the 3GS, when the new software update came out I June the 3G does everything the 3GS does, bar video recording capability.
yeah got the new update couple of months ago, I didn't realise the only addition was the ability to take videos!
So if I was to keep my 3G iPhone I wonder what sort of contract they would offer if I stayed with them? Do they do any 12 months contracts if you hold onto your old handset?
Quote from: omagh_gael on November 29, 2009, 03:17:14 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 29, 2009, 02:26:31 PM
Quote from: omagh_gael on November 29, 2009, 02:23:28 PM
Where abouts do u get the 3G signal Minder? Are u in the south? I have yet to find anywhere in the north where there is a 3G signal, does anyone know why this is?
Secondly, my contract is due for renewal at the end of January and I'm going to upgrade, anyone have any reviews of the iPhone 3GS? I will more than likely go for this. Is there a charge for the handset? When I got my iPhone 3G in august 08 it was £99.
I am in Belfast, 3GS is free on 24 mth £44 per mth tariff, if you want the £34 per mth contract the handset is about £90.
If you have the 3G why are you upgrading to the 3GS, when the new software update came out I June the 3G does everything the 3GS does, bar video recording capability.
yeah got the new update couple of months ago, I didn't realise the only addition was the ability to take videos!
So if I was to keep my 3G iPhone I wonder what sort of contract they would offer if I stayed with them? Do they do any 12 months contracts if you hold onto your old handset?
Im sure you can go onto the "simplicity contract" when your contract ends.
http://www.o2.co.uk/explore/tariffs/paymonthly/simplicity
Cheers Minder, will def look into those!
Id like to welcome treas to the group.
Quote from: Puckoon on November 30, 2009, 07:10:24 PM
Id like to welcome treas to the group.
Ooooh, is there a secret handshake I should know about???
Happy out, all the better that I managed to get it for free!!! :D
Recieved my iPhone earlier today. Just spent last few hours syncing it with my iTunes and am pretty impressed with it so far. Ant tips on a cover for it? Just wanna make sure it's well looked after.
Also, is there a limit to the amount of apps I can have?
Also, you can only use the apps if you download the "Master App" application. If you don't have this then the apps you download will be useless and not able to use them at all. You'll get the hang of it sooner or later.
Quote from: Minder on November 29, 2009, 02:26:31 PM
Quote from: omagh_gael on November 29, 2009, 02:23:28 PM
Where abouts do u get the 3G signal Minder? Are u in the south? I have yet to find anywhere in the north where there is a 3G signal, does anyone know why this is?
Secondly, my contract is due for renewal at the end of January and I'm going to upgrade, anyone have any reviews of the iPhone 3GS? I will more than likely go for this. Is there a charge for the handset? When I got my iPhone 3G in august 08 it was £99.
I am in Belfast, 3GS is free on 24 mth £44 per mth tariff, if you want the £34 per mth contract the handset is about £90.
If you have the 3G why are you upgrading to the 3GS, when the new software update came out I June the 3G does everything the 3GS does, bar video recording capability.
i was told i had to pay £150 for a 3GS and £0 for a 3G - i went for the 3G
very little difference - 3GS is a lot faster, better camera, compass etc. - if it wasnt going to cost that much i would go for the 3GS though.
saying that i have mine jailbroken and am able use video recorder. ;D
Quote from: TheGreatRambo on November 24, 2009, 11:41:30 AM
Quote from: bingobus on November 24, 2009, 10:53:13 AM
Has Vodafone announced anything yet? I see O2 are offering it free before christmas on certain tariffs, prob trying to hover up as many as possible before vodafone join the market.
Vodafone are entering market early 2010 but some people who pre-registered an interest are currented being offered iphones straight away. I received a call last thursday offering me one. They are doing it through an independant company for some reason?? I was told I'd get a call from this company within 5 working days.
The tarriffs are on Vodafone website but don't specifically say they for iphones
Phone is E199 on access 150 tarriff
E99 on access 300 tarriff
http://www.vodafone.ie/planscosts/paymonthly/current/pcaccessplus/
Those plan have changed already - I've got mine free from vodafone, €65 a month 300 mins, 300 texts, 2gb download and a free extra of choice.
Quote from: Treasurer on December 01, 2009, 03:14:14 PM
Quote from: TheGreatRambo on November 24, 2009, 11:41:30 AM
Quote from: bingobus on November 24, 2009, 10:53:13 AM
Has Vodafone announced anything yet? I see O2 are offering it free before christmas on certain tariffs, prob trying to hover up as many as possible before vodafone join the market.
Vodafone are entering market early 2010 but some people who pre-registered an interest are currented being offered iphones straight away. I received a call last thursday offering me one. They are doing it through an independant company for some reason?? I was told I'd get a call from this company within 5 working days.
The tarriffs are on Vodafone website but don't specifically say they for iphones
Phone is E199 on access 150 tarriff
E99 on access 300 tarriff
http://www.vodafone.ie/planscosts/paymonthly/current/pcaccessplus/
Those plan have changed already - I've got mine free from vodafone, €65 a month 300 mins, 300 texts, 2gb download and a free extra of choice.
Probably a response to o2 offering it free on equivalent tariff, both of them still looking €199 at lower tariff.
Received mine in the post yesterday, was gonna enquire about must have apps but I see the wiseguys above have it all sewn up
Rambo, there is a separate app thread somewhere.
Quote from: Minder on December 01, 2009, 05:01:00 PM
Rambo, there is a separate app thread somewhere.
Cheers, I'll have a search....
http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=10687.0
This is irrelevant but i couldn't be bothered starting a new thread...
I need a new Pay & Go simcard as the one I have is permanently damaged. I've ordered a new one but how do I go about changing it to my original mobile number? And also will I keep my original balance? Checked O2 website but can't find anything ???
Get a new sim card, phone them up and get them to switch imei number of the old card to the new one. You will lose the contacts of the old sim , so copy from sim card to phone first.
thanks
Quote from: fitzroyalty on December 03, 2009, 12:42:34 PM
This is irrelevant but i couldn't be bothered starting a new thread...
I need a new Pay & Go simcard as the one I have is permanently damaged. I've ordered a new one but how do I go about changing it to my original mobile number? And also will I keep my original balance? Checked O2 website but can't find anything ???
Done that a few times rang them up and they sent me out a "SIM replacement pack". It's no great hassle for them and it doesn't cost anything.
Have to say it REALLY does my head in when people who lose their phone all the time go get a new number... there's no need for it and it's a torture trying to keep track. Laziness is all it is and there' no excuse.
Rant over sorry!
Quote from: Minder on November 27, 2009, 11:31:00 PM
Quote from: flantheman82 on November 27, 2009, 11:26:17 PM
I tried tosearch for runkeeper and those 'autofill' suggestions came up but the search actually came up blank.
The armband looks the business. Is there anyway of skipping songs without touching the screen?
Nah, you would be better having a "playlist" of selected songs so you don't have to change them.
I typed in "run" there and it is the second one in the autofill list. Google runkeeper on iphone and on their website there is probably a link to take you to it on app store.
Can you not just shake the iphone when in shuffle mode to change songs ??? ,I know it would make you look a bit spastic if you had it strapped to your arm though.. :D
Btw Minder that Runkeeper is a brilliant brilliant app,I have used it a lot the last week when out cycling...
Any idea though if the speed at the end is your average speed or the fastest speed you went?
I love the way it shows me the map and distance/time
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 05, 2009, 01:57:25 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 27, 2009, 11:31:00 PM
Quote from: flantheman82 on November 27, 2009, 11:26:17 PM
I tried tosearch for runkeeper and those 'autofill' suggestions came up but the search actually came up blank.
The armband looks the business. Is there anyway of skipping songs without touching the screen?
Nah, you would be better having a "playlist" of selected songs so you don't have to change them.
I typed in "run" there and it is the second one in the autofill list. Google runkeeper on iphone and on their website there is probably a link to take you to it on app store.
Can you not just shake the iphone when in shuffle mode to change songs ??? ,I know it would make you look a bit spastic if you had it strapped to your arm though.. :D
Btw Minder that Runkeeper is a brilliant brilliant app,I have used it a lot the last week when out cycling...
Any idea though if the speed at the end is your average speed or the fastest speed you went?
I love the way it shows me the map and distance/time
Well your average speed would be distance divided by time so if matches that formula then its your average speed, otherwise would be something different.
Got myself a HTC HD2 the other day. Must say, it makes the iPhone look like Plunkett Donaghy's mullet.
Quote from: Ulick on December 08, 2009, 06:41:35 PM
Got myself a HTC HD2 the other day. Must say, it makes the iPhone look like Plunkett Donaghy's mullet.
Toying with this idea myself, u not find it a bit too big though?
Nah it feels just right after an hour or two but I'm used to using PDAs anyway. It's a lot more configuarble than the iPhone, the processor slaughters the iPhone. Has Windows Mobile 6.5 on it but that's due to go to WM7 early in the new year.
having a bit of a problem with my iphone at the min. I recently got a new BT homehub in the house for wireless. I got the iphone connected to it and all was going nicely for a few weeks. The last couple of days i havent been able to connect to the wireless anymore, and ive tried putting the WEP key in a few times. just wont work?
The wireless still works for PS3 and for the laptop. does this sound like an iphone problem or a BT problem?
If the wireless works for laptop and PS3 then it is a problem with the iPhone. Try and do a restore on the iPhone to see if it makes any difference.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on December 15, 2009, 01:35:28 PM
If the wireless works for laptop and PS3 then it is a problem with the iPhone. Try and do a restore on the iPhone to see if it makes any difference.
it does however connect to other wireless devices and BT openzone etc will a restore delete stuff?
You sure the wireless ON button is selected in settings?
Usually on the admin web-page for your router you can see what's connected - have you tried looking there?
Is it definitely WEP key and nothing like MAC address filtering setup?
If you connect to iTunes, and sync your phone, it will back it up. If you do a restore it will wipe everything and then restore all the data from the backup.
My wireless option has completely turned off - can't select it to "on" or anything in settings. Going to try a restore tonight then. Need a new phone - anyone want to sell me their old one if they're upgrading? Bits are falling off the cracked screen on a daily basis.
I've had it a couple of weeks now and generally like it. I miss my 5mp camera with flash on the N95 and I'll never be able to text without looking again, but overall I like it a lot.
So at the min I can connect to the wireless but it does nothing. Safari won't work and neither will apps like facebook etc however when I switch wireless off, it all works again but slowly as no 3g available.
Might have to try this restore craic alright. Strange that it was working well this time last week
No can do!
Iphone can only sync with one comp at a time (unlike the ipod touch which can sync with many).
I really don't know but maybe there's some way you can transfer the existing itunes files from your bad laptop over to your good laptop which might sort the problem.
Quote from: screenexile on December 17, 2009, 01:58:23 AM
No can do!
Iphone can only sync with one comp at a time (unlike the ipod touch which can sync with many).
I really don't know but maybe there's some way you can transfer the existing itunes files from your bad laptop over to your good laptop which might sort the problem.
You can use the iphone with another comp, you have to sync it with it and if you dont want to lose all your data, music, apps etc. move your itunes library to the new computer too first.
Quote from: screenexile on December 17, 2009, 01:58:23 AM
No can do!
Iphone can only sync with one comp at a time (unlike the ipod touch which can sync with many).
I really don't know but maybe there's some way you can transfer the existing itunes files from your bad laptop over to your good laptop which might sort the problem.
As Above, you can use the Iphone on 2 /3 different Computers.
My Iphone got synced to my wife's account.I got it pretty much sorted but can't get her notes deleted or I can't make notes for myself.What's the best way to sort this out
Quote from: lurganblue on December 15, 2009, 10:03:25 PM
So at the min I can connect to the wireless but it does nothing. Safari won't work and neither will apps like facebook etc however when I switch wireless off, it all works again but slowly as no 3g available.
Might have to try this restore craic alright. Strange that it was working well this time last week
Has you iphone been unlocked or jailbroken?
Go into settings and reset network settings and see if that works.
Have had the iphone for near a month now and am pretty underwhelmed with it to be honest, am I the only one disappointed in it??
Quote from: TheGreatRambo on December 20, 2009, 11:36:59 AM
Have had the iphone for near a month now and am pretty underwhelmed with it to be honest, am I the only one disappointed in it??
Yes
Quote from: Minder on December 20, 2009, 11:48:39 AM
Quote from: TheGreatRambo on December 20, 2009, 11:36:59 AM
Have had the iphone for near a month now and am pretty underwhelmed with it to be honest, am I the only one disappointed in it??
Yes
the good folk of this forum have appointed you as official spokesman on iphones then?
Quote from: TheGreatRambo on December 20, 2009, 12:00:58 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 20, 2009, 11:48:39 AM
Quote from: TheGreatRambo on December 20, 2009, 11:36:59 AM
Have had the iphone for near a month now and am pretty underwhelmed with it to be honest, am I the only one disappointed in it??
Yes
the good folk of this forum have appointed you as official spokesman on iphones then?
All opinions expressed here are those of Minder unless otherwise stated.
What disappoints you about it and what other phone would you class as better??
Quote from: screenexile on December 20, 2009, 12:50:52 PM
What disappoints you about it and what other phone would you class as better??
Ah maybe I'm just getting old, I was always one for the latest gadgets and phones but held off on getting iphone as I didn't wanna leave vodafone and in the last 12 months or so ended up just using a basic Nokia. Vodafone offered me an iphone about a month ago and I took it but maybe my phone usage isn't as much as it used to be or the fact that I have laptop sitting in front of me all day both at work and at home, I just don't seem to be getting the use out of it.
That's fair enough! I would use it an awful lot for Facebook and internet as well as listening to music and playing games when I'm bored. In fairness I'm a bit obsessed probably as it's never out of my hand and I have to give it a full charge every day because I use it so much.
Really though there is no need for it and if you are only looking for a phone there is no need for an iPhone as there are probably better actual phones out there. I still wouldn't tradse my iphone for anything though.
I used to buy a new phone on payg every six months or so as I was always looking for something better but ever since I bit the bullet and got a contact for the iPhone I haven't even looked at another phone. It's never out of my hand either because of facebook, Twitter, football scores, NFL, news etc I don't really even get playing games tbh. I'm due an upgrade in about eight months and it looks certain to be the 3gs I'll be after
Quote from: lurganblue on December 20, 2009, 03:37:37 PM
I used to buy a new phone on payg every six months or so as I was always looking for something better but ever since I bit the bullet and got a contact for the iPhone I haven't even looked at another phone. It's never out of my hand either because of facebook, Twitter, football scores, NFL, news etc I don't really even get playing games tbh. I'm due an upgrade in about eight months and it looks certain to be the 3gs I'll be after
Lurgan, there is nothing the 3GS can do that the 3G can't, except for video recording & there is an app for that (as they say in the ad). There will probably be another one out next summer so I would wait to see what they have. If you are happy with the Iphone just change your contract to a "simplicity" one at upgrade time, you keep te phone but your tariff will drop to about £20mth.
When replying to a quote on this very board my reply text inevitably starts within the
Quotetags of the original. In a long quote I can't even see the bottom of it as there is no scroll bar.
Tips please.
Aye minder I would say I'm in no rush to get the 3gs at all really and would hope that there might be something better in the coming months. If not, the lower tarriff sounds good.
A friend of mine has his iPhone jailbroken. Do any of you? He says that it is very easy for him to reset it if anything goes wrong and it wouldn affect his warrenty as apple couldn't tell it was ever jailbroken. Bullshit?
Quote from: lurganblue on December 20, 2009, 04:57:01 PM
Aye minder I would say I'm in no rush to get the 3gs at all really and would hope that there might be something better in the coming months. If not, the lower tarriff sounds good.
A friend of mine has his iPhone jailbroken. Do any of you? He says that it is very easy for him to reset it if anything goes wrong and it wouldn affect his warrenty as apple couldn't tell it was ever jailbroken. Bullshit?
I did it on my new iphone. There is only one app that can do it on the most recent software at the moment and that is blackra1n. I'd do a full back up of your phone before trying just in case and don't worry, if it doesn't work you can re-install the original software through itunes.
I did it like following...
- Download Blackra1n (http://blackra1n.com/)
- Turn off autosync in itunes
- enable airplane mode in phone
- Do ctrl alt delete on pc, go into processes and cancel anything with itunes or apple in it.
- plug iphone into pc and run blackrain
- click "make it rain"
- a new app will show in your iphone
- inside you'l have option to install snow - do it and heh presto, phone is unlocked.
- restore network settings on phone and turn off airplane mode and you are good to go with any sim and good to go to download cydia and buy your apps cheaper elsewhere.
http://www.ihackintosh.com/2009/11/jailbreak-unlock-iphone-3g-3gs-3-1-2-with-blackra1n/
Quote from: Minder on December 20, 2009, 11:48:39 AM
Quote from: TheGreatRambo on December 20, 2009, 11:36:59 AM
Have had the iphone for near a month now and am pretty underwhelmed with it to be honest, am I the only one disappointed in it??
Yes
Yes +1
vodafone released tarriffs - unlimited texts - will 02 follow suit???
The Apps icon/button is no longer on my iPhone WTF ??
Turn the phone off completly if that dosen't work them you will have to rebot it..same happen me few weeks ago..make sure everyhing is saved 1st
Just got he 3GS 32GB ordered to arrive on Christmas Eve.
Hi all, My Iphone has stopped sending mms, the progress bar stops near the end and up comes the !. Also wen I recieve a mms I have to view it through the o2 website by logging in. I have googled and can find no remedy. Is anyone else having this problem? And if anyone had it and fixed it can they let me know how to do it. ??? ??? >:(
Quote from: kumquat on December 30, 2009, 09:59:21 AM
Hi all, My Iphone has stopped sending mms, the progress bar stops near the end and up comes the !. Also wen I recieve a mms I have to view it through the o2 website by logging in. I have googled and can find no remedy. Is anyone else having this problem? And if anyone had it and fixed it can they let me know how to do it. ??? ??? >:(
Back it up on itunes and then do a full restore and see if that fixes things.
Quote from: kumquat on December 30, 2009, 09:59:21 AM
Hi all, My Iphone has stopped sending mms, the progress bar stops near the end and up comes the !. Also wen I recieve a mms I have to view it through the o2 website by logging in. I have googled and can find no remedy. Is anyone else having this problem? And if anyone had it and fixed it can they let me know how to do it. ??? ??? >:(
http://shop.o2.co.uk/update/mms.html
text WAP to 1010 and wait on the reply
nice 1 candyman
Mine decided it didn't like some websites (including this one and the rte site for example) and I keep getting "Safari cannot open the page because the server cannot be found" - if I keep at it, the page eventually loads but it's a pain. Most sites working perfectly. I reset everything, but to no avail. Any ideas?
have u got a 3G or 3GS?
Quote from: Treasurer on December 31, 2009, 02:20:43 AM
Mine decided it didn't like some websites (including this one and the rte site for example) and I keep getting "Safari cannot open the page because the server cannot be found" - if I keep at it, the page eventually loads but it's a pain. Most sites working perfectly. I reset everything, but to no avail. Any ideas?
My internet initially stopped working after a day- and so I took the phone to the apple store and the guy did something and it worked again.
Helpfull, I know.
Quote from: Puckoon on December 31, 2009, 05:13:35 PM
Quote from: Treasurer on December 31, 2009, 02:20:43 AM
Mine decided it didn't like some websites (including this one and the rte site for example) and I keep getting "Safari cannot open the page because the server cannot be found" - if I keep at it, the page eventually loads but it's a pain. Most sites working perfectly. I reset everything, but to no avail. Any ideas?
My internet initially stopped working after a day- and so I took the phone to the apple store and the guy did something and it worked again.
Helpfull, I know.
Did you see a donkey in the store-room?
In Donegal in the 1700s, they cured whooping cough by passing the child up and under a donkey three times. Apple would be into that type of thing.
Quote from: Candyman on December 31, 2009, 02:23:26 PM
have u got a 3G or 3GS?
3GS
Quote from: Puckoon
My internet initially stopped working after a day- and so I took the phone to the apple store and the guy did something and it worked again.
Helpfull, I know.
Thanks Puck, good to know just need someone to do something and all will be well. :)
Quote from: Puckoon on December 31, 2009, 05:13:35 PM
Quote from: Treasurer on December 31, 2009, 02:20:43 AM
Mine decided it didn't like some websites (including this one and the rte site for example) and I keep getting "Safari cannot open the page because the server cannot be found" - if I keep at it, the page eventually loads but it's a pain. Most sites working perfectly. I reset everything, but to no avail. Any ideas?
My internet initially stopped working after a day- and so I took the phone to the apple store and the guy did something and it worked again.
Helpfull, I know.
I was going to suggest whacking it, but try that first Treasurer
Is that all you ever think about ziggy?
Besides, treas is a lady.
i used to use that site Audiko.net to get ringtones for the iphone for free but they now seem to be charging. anybody know of any other sites that do this for free?
My contracts due for renewal with o2 now at the end of the month, Im thinking of keeping my 3g iPhone and going onto one of those rolling monthly contracts. Does anybody know if o2 do any bolt-on's where I could maintain my unlimited data allowance?
Quote from: omagh_gael on January 11, 2010, 11:13:52 PM
My contracts due for renewal with o2 now at the end of the month, Im thinking of keeping my 3g iPhone and going onto one of those rolling monthly contracts. Does anybody know if o2 do any bolt-on's where I could maintain my unlimited data allowance?
Your contract ends but you continue on the same plan, why would you need to change unless you want to?
Because the iPhone contract is a rip off and the simplicity contract is the way to go. I think you can get a web bolt on with any tariff. I got one on mine before I switched onto the iPhone tariff.
Quote from: GAA 125 on January 11, 2010, 11:11:56 PM
lurgan you can still download for free of that site, just click download to desktop , does the trick
cheers. Worked well
Quote from: Treasurer on December 31, 2009, 02:20:43 AM
Mine decided it didn't like some websites (including this one and the rte site for example) and I keep getting "Safari cannot open the page because the server cannot be found" - if I keep at it, the page eventually loads but it's a pain. Most sites working perfectly. I reset everything, but to no avail. Any ideas?
Still having this problem with a few sites if anyone has any bright ideas?
Quote from: omagh_gael on January 11, 2010, 11:13:52 PM
My contracts due for renewal with o2 now at the end of the month, Im thinking of keeping my 3g iPhone and going onto one of those rolling monthly contracts. Does anybody know if o2 do any bolt-on's where I could maintain my unlimited data allowance?
On o2 simplicity, you can get 700 minutes, 1400 texts and a free bolt on (including free web) for £20 per month on a month by month basis. http://shop.o2.co.uk/sim-only-simplicity (http://shop.o2.co.uk/sim-only-simplicity)
Cant go too far wrong with that. That's the one I plan to go on when my contract expires in July, though if the new iPhone is out by July, I may be persuaded to stay on.
Anyone having problems with the Facebook App today? Everytime I try to write something, it won't post and the app freezes.
Having that with the pictures ziggly.
Everytime I upload one, the app exits spontaneously.
Havent tried uploading a picture. Good to know it's not only me. Means a fix should be available in the Apps Store in a day or two.
Cheers Archie, that's exactly what I'm looking for! Will do the simplicity contract and wait for the new iPhone and resume a new contract then.
There's a new upgrade for the iphone which syncs your FB contacts with your phone contacts so their FB profile pic comes up every time they ring you. The person must have their mobile number displayed on their FB page for this to work though.
It also now has push notifications for events as well. Great job it is!!
say this new iphone does come out in july. i'm due an upgrade from my 3G in september. do you think O2 would offer me the new one or try to palm me off with the 3GS?
Quote from: lurganblue on January 12, 2010, 09:04:40 AM
say this new iphone does come out in july. i'm due an upgrade from my 3G in september. do you think O2 would offer me the new one or try to palm me off with the 3GS?
I think what happened when the 3GS came out was that the 3G became free as an upgrade and th 3GS cost a tidy sum of money which differed depending on the monthly cost of your contract. I'd imagine the same thing might happen - i.e. the 3GS will become free to upgrade (for the 16GB anyway) but the new one will cost at least £100 or something.
Quote from: take_yer_points on January 12, 2010, 09:23:34 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 12, 2010, 09:04:40 AM
say this new iphone does come out in july. i'm due an upgrade from my 3G in september. do you think O2 would offer me the new one or try to palm me off with the 3GS?
I think what happened when the 3GS came out was that the 3G became free as an upgrade and th 3GS cost a tidy sum of money which differed depending on the monthly cost of your contract. I'd imagine the same thing might happen - i.e. the 3GS will become free to upgrade (for the 16GB anyway) but the new one will cost at least £100 or something.
Lads has there even been confirmation of the release of the
new iphone?
I'd imagine this dat (July) is for America only and it'll be another 6months until we see anything happen over here...
AND it'll be a f**king rip-off!!!!!!!!!!
I got my 3GS upgrade last week and shifted it on flea-bay for £400...
Quote from: Candyman on January 12, 2010, 10:21:11 AM
Quote from: take_yer_points on January 12, 2010, 09:23:34 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 12, 2010, 09:04:40 AM
say this new iphone does come out in july. i'm due an upgrade from my 3G in september. do you think O2 would offer me the new one or try to palm me off with the 3GS?
I think what happened when the 3GS came out was that the 3G became free as an upgrade and th 3GS cost a tidy sum of money which differed depending on the monthly cost of your contract. I'd imagine the same thing might happen - i.e. the 3GS will become free to upgrade (for the 16GB anyway) but the new one will cost at least £100 or something.
Lads has there even been confirmation of the release of the new iphone?
I'd imagine this dat (July) is for America only and it'll be another 6months until we see anything happen over here...
AND it'll be a f**king rip-off!!!!!!!!!!
I got my 3GS upgrade last week and shifted it on flea-bay for £400...
Apple's product releases are generally pretty much around the same time and the last 2 Iphone updates was release around the same time. The 2 updates got released globally too (well all the main networks).
I suspect it may be a bit later this year - If the tablet rumors and the multicored processors in the next Iphone iteration are true, they may delay releasing any updates for the time being down to resourcing (pretty much what happened with OS X Leopard and the IPhone).
They have confirmed the IPhone OS version 4 will be out mid this year, I would say that would coincide with a hardware update. As for price, with 2 other networks now having it available, I would hope it may drive prices down.
will the the IPhone OS version 4 be available to load onto your existing phone or will it only be available on new phones? What will it offer over the existing one anyway??
Quote from: offtheground on January 12, 2010, 12:29:58 PM
will the the IPhone OS version 4 be available to load onto your existing phone or will it only be available on new phones? What will it offer over the existing one anyway??
I would assume the OS update would be compatible with the existing Iphones with most of the functionality compatible. Certain functionality would be incompatible due to hardware difference as seen with the 3g & 3gs.
Who knows what will be in the new OS, there should be development release out at some point but up until then everything is pure speculation. Also generally the releases to 3rd party developers generally have all the new GUI functionality/changes taken out. I do think they will allow 3rd party apps to run background processes, meaning full multitasking availability. Although I reckon it will largely depend on the rumor of new multicore CPU being true, as I think any battery improvements is largely canceled out by added a faster CPU.
When your iPhone backs up each time you connect it, where is this data stored at? Thinking about wiping my laptop and re-installing everything again but dont wan't to wipe the iPhone backup. On the Apple site, it says it is stored here - On Windows Vista: \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\, but I cant find that on my laptop. Or do I need to keep a copy of this as when I connect iPhone up again on a "new" laptop, it will just start the backup from fresh again.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 18, 2010, 09:14:33 PM
When your iPhone backs up each time you connect it, where is this data stored at? Thinking about wiping my laptop and re-installing everything again but dont wan't to wipe the iPhone backup. On the Apple site, it says it is stored here - On Windows Vista: \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\, but I cant find that on my laptop. Or do I need to keep a copy of this as when I connect iPhone up again on a "new" laptop, it will just start the backup from fresh again.
How are you trying to view the files? Are they hidden?
Also I would keep the backup, just in case something happens.
When I go to C:\Users\My Name there is no folders called AppData there. Unless its hidden. How do you view hidden files in Vista?
I got my laptop wipped a few months a go..didn't think about the iphone back up but everything was still there when got it back
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 18, 2010, 10:54:51 PM
When I go to C:\Users\My Name there is no folders called AppData there. Unless its hidden. How do you view hidden files in Vista?
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial130.html (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial130.html)
Try that.
>:(
Some hewer stole Puck's iphone last night.
Quote from: Puckoon on January 20, 2010, 05:07:37 PM
>:(
Some hewer stole Puck's iphone last night.
Bollocks to that. Insurance?
There is no insurance for the iphone on plans over here. Its simply not available.
Its more the fact that some greasy mexican f**ker has their hands on my emails, facebook, personal text messages, pictures of the wee puck and all that, plus I had to stand at a phone booth last night pumping quarters in to get bank of america to suspend my online banking!
Any idea how difficult it is to find a pay phone in 2010?!?
Quote from: Puckoon on January 20, 2010, 05:17:02 PM
There is no insurance for the iphone on plans over here. Its simply not available.
How much for a new one?
$199. for the 16GB 3GS, with a new two year contract.
$299. for the 32GB.
Quote from: Puckoon on January 20, 2010, 05:19:25 PM
$199. for the 16GB 3GS, with a new two year contract.
$299. for the 32GB.
New one in the summer allegedly, maybe get some piece of shot until then.
Thats what Im thinking about, but to be honest, I use the damn thing so much, and any new phone (even a free one, will require a 2 year upgrade plan), so I may have to just bed over and take it.
There goes January's budget!
Is there much of an improvement in the new phone compared to the old one? My contract is up and i'm going for an upgrade. But o2 have advised that I might be better to wait til June before doing it? Any ideas?
No real leaks yet as to what is on the new iPhone, and usually hard to find out up until the planned release date. They will probably improve the speed of it, more memory, better camera etc.
Quote from: thebigfella on January 18, 2010, 11:43:42 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 18, 2010, 10:54:51 PM
When I go to C:\Users\My Name there is no folders called AppData there. Unless its hidden. How do you view hidden files in Vista?
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial130.html (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial130.html)
Try that.
Cheers. There appears to be 2 files in there. Im assuming the one with the most recent date is the most recent backup? If I am to restore my laptop, do I need to put this backup file in the same location again, or just plug the iPhone in and see what happens? As will have the backup file anyway to restore too if anything does happen.
Quote from: supersarsfields on January 20, 2010, 06:07:27 PM
Is there much of an improvement in the new phone compared to the old one? My contract is up and i'm going for an upgrade. But o2 have advised that I might be better to wait til June before doing it? Any ideas?
I just asked a rep at ATT today and they said there wasnt any noise about a new one at all?
Anyone tell me if I can watch any live tv on my iPhone?
And how do I go about doing this if at all possible?
Quote from: flantheman82 on January 20, 2010, 08:06:02 PM
Anyone tell me if I can watch any live tv on my iPhone?
And how do I go about doing this if at all possible?
Open Safari and go to http://iphone.tvcatchup.com (http://iphone.tvcatchup.com)
You need to register but it's free. Can watch most freeview channels. Can use over 3G and wifi.
Sky also offer live TV, though it's £6 per month and only works over wifi unless your iPhone is jailbroken.
Quote from: Puckoon on January 20, 2010, 06:51:34 PM
Quote from: supersarsfields on January 20, 2010, 06:07:27 PM
Is there much of an improvement in the new phone compared to the old one? My contract is up and i'm going for an upgrade. But o2 have advised that I might be better to wait til June before doing it? Any ideas?
I just asked a rep at ATT today and they said there wasnt any noise about a new one at all?
I had the same nonsense from 02 last year before I got the 3GS. Thy tried to get me to take a 3G about a month before the 3GS came out. They just want their stock of older models shifted. I wouldn't listen to a word any of them tell you.
Has anyone used both the 3G and the 3GS? Is there much of a difference?
I ask because att will offer me a 3G for 99$ whereas the 3GS is 199$.
3GS is supposed to be twice as fast in loading. The S stands for speed apparantly. Loads of videos on youtube comparing them both doing the same things.
I know it means twice as fast, but is it really much different?
Think only differences are the speed, recording video, voice dialling, compass and a few other trivial things.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 20, 2010, 08:27:25 PM
Think only differences are the speed, recording video, voice dialling, compass and a few other trivial things.
Hmmm I would hold off for a week and see what comes up in Apple's event.
Personally the augmented reality stuff will really kick off this year, you need the inbuilt compass for it. We have already done lots of work round this of both the iphone and android; expecting to launch some serious applications this year. That's my tip :)
Quote from: Puckoon on January 20, 2010, 05:17:02 PM
There is no insurance for the iphone on plans over here. Its simply not available.
Its more the fact that some greasy mexican f**ker has their hands on my emails, facebook, personal text messages, pictures of the wee puck and all that, plus I had to stand at a phone booth last night pumping quarters in to get bank of america to suspend my online banking!
Any idea how difficult it is to find a pay phone in 2010?!?
Skype. Also good for finding your phone in the house when it is mislaid. Also only 9cent/min to text home versus 25cents on AT&T.
Need some advice, i'm heading foreign with my Iphone 3GS, and want to avoid a massive phone bill when i come home, but still want to use it as an Ipod. Got the following advice from a quick scout round the tinternet;
Turn-off data roaming, turn off fetch new data, turn-off auto-check for mail. I was thinking if i just left it in airplane mode, would this stop me incurring any charges??
Any other advice??
All the things you mentioned will turn everything off, bar using your phone for texts and calls and not run up a big bill. If you turn it on airplane mode, it turns everything off, and will just be like an iPod. Don't think you can use the wifi with it on airplane mode.
Quote from: supersarsfields on January 20, 2010, 06:07:27 PM
Is there much of an improvement in the new phone compared to the old one? My contract is up and i'm going for an upgrade. But o2 have advised that I might be better to wait til June before doing it? Any ideas?
I was in the same boat as yourself sarsfield, contract ran out this week. Phoned them up and registered with the o2 simplicity contract. £20 a month which includes 700 anytime/network minutes 1400 texts and unlimited data allowance (big difference as i was paying £42.50 basic before inc insurance). Its a rolling 30 day contract so when the new iphone 4g comes out in june you can go back to the 18 month contract with it or stay on simplicity.
Quote from: offtheground on January 21, 2010, 01:48:20 PM
Need some advice, i'm heading foreign with my Iphone 3GS, and want to avoid a massive phone bill when i come home, but still want to use it as an Ipod. Got the following advice from a quick scout round the tinternet;
Turn-off data roaming, turn off fetch new data, turn-off auto-check for mail. I was thinking if i just left it in airplane mode, would this stop me incurring any charges??
Any other advice??
Switch off data roaming and forget the rest as they won't work anyway, if you still want your text and phone phone functionality.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 20, 2010, 08:13:51 PM
Quote from: flantheman82 on January 20, 2010, 08:06:02 PM
Anyone tell me if I can watch any live tv on my iPhone?
And how do I go about doing this if at all possible?
Open Safari and go to http://iphone.tvcatchup.com (http://iphone.tvcatchup.com)
You need to register but it's free. Can watch most freeview channels. Can use over 3G and wifi.
I tried that but it didn't work, its only for people living in the United Kingdom
I bit the bullet and bought the 3GS last night. Definitely faster than my 3G, but I havnt yet used the camera/video which is pretty much the only difference.
I got a "tutorial" from the kid working in the store on why I should Jailbreak my phone (obviously he wasnt sanctioning this, but his was very evidently jailbroken). He must have had 10 pages of APPs, the most spectacular of which to me was his ability to watch whatever was on his tv at home, including his DVR, from his phone, via an app called sling box. I guess you need a piece of hardware attached to your tv, and then buy the app, but this was pretty cool.
I asked him about the new phone in august/july after Id bought mine (to remove his selling commission bias) and he kinda suggested that there isnt a whole lot they can do with it after this, apart from make it faster, more capacity, and continually improve the camera.
Incidentally - the news over here two days ago suggested that apples new unveiling next week is not iphone related, but rather a smaller faster computer?
I have mine jailbroken,its the only way to go I reckon
I downloaded TOMTOM U.S satnav off the piratebay the other night and installed it without a bother..I think it would cost $80 to buy the TOMTOM app...
Quote from: Puckoon on January 21, 2010, 05:06:37 PM
I bit the bullet and bought the 3GS last night. Definitely faster than my 3G, but I havnt yet used the camera/video which is pretty much the only difference.
I got a "tutorial" from the kid working in the store on why I should Jailbreak my phone (obviously he wasnt sanctioning this, but his was very evidently jailbroken). He must have had 10 pages of APPs, the most spectacular of which to me was his ability to watch whatever was on his tv at home, including his DVR, from his phone, via an app called sling box. I guess you need a piece of hardware attached to your tv, and then buy the app, but this was pretty cool.
I asked him about the new phone in august/july after Id bought mine (to remove his selling commission bias) and he kinda suggested that there isnt a whole lot they can do with it after this, apart from make it faster, more capacity, and continually improve the camera.
Incidentally - the news over here two days ago suggested that apples new unveiling next week is not iphone related, but rather a smaller faster computer?
Front facing video camera for conferencing, mutli core processors, better battery life, OLED screens, possible radio tuner (I don't think this is likely ) .... Trust me there is lots more they can do.
The battery life would be a clinker.
Quote from: Puckoon on January 21, 2010, 05:49:23 PM
The battery life would be a clinker.
The iPhone 4 is rumoured to be coming this summer with a better charge life and second battery.
Just bought my THIRD iphone 3G inside 10 months. I guess I should insure this one.
Quote from: Rois on January 21, 2010, 08:28:33 PM
Just bought my THIRD iphone 3G inside 10 months. I guess I should insure this one.
I hate to ask, but what are you doing to your iPhones? 3 in 10 months? :o
Do the companies offer insurance over there for the iPhone? Non runner over here, even though other phones can have it.
Anyone else have mobileme from apple?
$100 a year and it gives you the ability to download your contacts, info, pictures and music onto the apple server, gives you the ability to shut off your phone and lock it in the event of it being stolen/lost, and the ability to track the device down using GPS.
http://www.apple.com/mobileme/ (http://www.apple.com/mobileme/)
Haven't looked into iphones at all but curious. Are they available on pay as you go and if so, as borat would say..very nice how much?
Quote from: Puckoon on January 21, 2010, 08:32:12 PM
Do the companies offer insurance over there for the iPhone? Non runner over here, even though other phones can have it.
Anyone else have mobileme from apple?
$100 a year and it gives you the ability to download your contacts, info, pictures and music onto the apple server, gives you the ability to shut off your phone and lock it in the event of it being stolen/lost, and the ability to track the device down using GPS.
http://www.apple.com/mobileme/ (http://www.apple.com/mobileme/)
I've my iPhone insured with http://www.geeksquad.co.uk/ (http://www.geeksquad.co.uk/).
Isn't that mobileme think not just the same as backing everything onto the computer Puck?
The first one was stolen when I was swimming in Puerto Banus at 2am and cleverly left everything on the shore.
The second I dropped one Sat morn when I was putting my football boots in the boot of the car.
Are these islate or tablets out yet in the States?
Quote from: ONeill on January 21, 2010, 08:40:43 PM
Are these islate or tablets out yet in the States?
Not yet.
Mmm, had a look at it and the screen looks like something that'd need replacing once in a while.
Not apple or Iphone but love the look of this yoke - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlF0YllW7Gg - albeit not really consumer-friendly!
Quote from: ONeill on January 21, 2010, 08:40:43 PM
Are these islate or tablets out yet in the States?
This may be what apple are unveiling next week at headquarters.
Quote from: Puckoon on January 21, 2010, 08:53:34 PM
Quote from: ONeill on January 21, 2010, 08:40:43 PM
Are these islate or tablets out yet in the States?
This may be what apple are unveiling next week at headquarters.
I'm a year into my iphone contract (3g - 18months). Is there way way to upgrade before that or is it pointless if something's coming out in the Summer.
if theres nothing wrong with the phone, and you are cost concious, I wouldnt upgrade. I only did because mine was stolen.
Over here its a 2 year upgrade, so if you dont plan on changing (which I didnt), I had no problems upgrading.
Until someone tells us what is coming in the summer, there isnt really much point in speculating, so unless you are in a rush, Id wait.
Quote from: ONeill on January 21, 2010, 08:45:09 PM
Mmm, had a look at it and the screen looks like something that'd need replacing once in a while.
Not apple or Iphone but love the look of this yoke - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlF0YllW7Gg - albeit not really consumer-friendly!
Microsoft? Na, I'll give it a miss.
Yes, the phone's 100% apart from the battery. It's starting to piss me off a bit but I do use it an awful lot for emails, podcasts and the like.
Someone was telling me about getting one of those protective cases that charges it.
Why would I have data roaming turned on?
The protective case with the extra battery is pretty good, but slightly bulky.
The more 3G use you have, the more the battery goes. I tend to take the 3G off if Im in an area where its sketchy reception, or using WIFI for long periods of time.
You can also change the screen levels, brightness, length of time before screen saver etc?
Quote from: Puckoon on January 21, 2010, 09:08:53 PM
The protective case with the extra battery is pretty good, but slightly bulky.
The more 3G use you have, the more the battery goes. I tend to take the 3G off if Im in an area where its sketchy reception, or using WIFI for long periods of time.
You can also change the screen levels, brightness, length of time before screen saver etc?
I rarely have 3g on. Yes, I've noticed recently that battery life has extended a bit with the brightness turned right down.
What does Jailbroken mean?
It means the Phone gets reconfigured to where the restrictions put on it by apple are removed. It becomes more like an ordinary computer. You can change how it is set up, download apps for free, not need iTunes to download, turn the phone into a WIFI hot spot.
Got one yesterday, now have to figure out how to use it.
Now having to convert all my songs to be compatible with the iphone which is a pain in the ass.
Is there any simple way youtube works on an iphone without being at a wifi spot?
Thanks in advance!
Is the youtube viewer not compatible with 3g?? Don't have an iphone but am surprised by that...
Quote from: imtommygunn on January 23, 2010, 03:17:57 PM
Is the youtube viewer not compatible with 3g?? Don't have an iphone but am surprised by that...
It is but the quality is poor.
Apologies if this has been asked before, and it probably has, but is it worth shelling out extra to go for the 32GB version? Is the extra storage space only really useful if you want to throw a load of songs or whatever onto it?
Quote from: Minder on January 23, 2010, 03:21:01 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on January 23, 2010, 03:17:57 PM
Is the youtube viewer not compatible with 3g?? Don't have an iphone but am surprised by that...
It is but the quality is poor.
If i get it jailbroken would that help view youtube anytime anywhere?
Quote from: Santino on January 23, 2010, 03:36:24 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 23, 2010, 03:21:01 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on January 23, 2010, 03:17:57 PM
Is the youtube viewer not compatible with 3g?? Don't have an iphone but am surprised by that...
It is but the quality is poor.
If i get it jailbroken would that help view youtube anytime anywhere?
Surely the signal received ie wifi or 3g is the limiting factor rather than the iPhone?0
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 23, 2010, 03:57:23 PM
Quote from: Santino on January 23, 2010, 03:36:24 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 23, 2010, 03:21:01 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on January 23, 2010, 03:17:57 PM
Is the youtube viewer not compatible with 3g?? Don't have an iphone but am surprised by that...
It is but the quality is poor.
If i get it jailbroken would that help view youtube anytime anywhere?
Surely the signal received ie wifi or 3g is the limiting factor rather than the iPhone?0
No if it is jailbroken there is an app called 3G unrestrictor (I think that's what it's called) that tricks the iPhone into believing it is receiving a WiFi signal even though it is only 3g. Dunno how that works.
Just reading about this on this link...
http://mikecane2008.wordpress.com/2008/07/19/whats-happened-to-youtube-on-iphone-3g/ (http://mikecane2008.wordpress.com/2008/07/19/whats-happened-to-youtube-on-iphone-3g/)
Seems that the youtube app determines what connection - you'd have thought by measuring latency. What minder says will fudge this into believing it's wifi. Given wifi can be fudged would suggest it's not that intelligent the way the app detects the network connection as an application won't speed up your network. Must be some lower level parameter which can be set...
Anyway, sorry that's the computer geek in me coming out... If you've a jailbroken one do what minder says otherwise you're scuppered.
Can I not upload songs off two different computers to an iPhone?
Two computers in the house. I put all the songs I wanted off iTunes on one computer one onto the iPhone, but I tried to add songs from iTunes on another computer but it won't let me. Any way around this?
Put songs from 1 computer onto your iphone...download idump which will transfer your songs from iphone onto the other computer so you can then have all the songs on the 1 computer..don't know if there is an easier way to do it :-\
thanks i'll give it a try!
keep gettin an error message saying "make sure your iPod is connected and appears as a drive, click on my computer to locate your iPod". ???
How do you set a song as a ringtone?
You have to download songs as .m4r format.
Try this website: http://audiko.net/ (http://audiko.net/)
You can download whats already there, or import your own file and choose a section of the song, then import it into iTunes, then drag onto phone like you would with songs, videos etc.
Cheers, I'll give that a whirl later.
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Is the youtube viewer not compatible with 3g?? Don't have an iphone but am surprised by that...
It is but the quality is poor.
If i get it jailbroken would that help view youtube anytime anywhere?
Surely the signal received ie wifi or 3g is the limiting factor rather than the iPhone?0
No if it is jailbroken there is an app called 3G unrestrictor (I think that's what it's called) that tricks the
iPhone into believing it is receiving a WiFi signal even though it is only 3g. Dunno how that works.
If you do this is it possible you could use the Internet on your phone and not use up your gb allowance if say you have a 1 gb limit?
If the iPhone is tricked into thinking it's on wifi will your service supplier also be tricked into thinking you aren't using 3g?
Anybody any suggestions for the best iphone cases/covers about? Search function isn't working on the site to go through the posts.
had seen this one that was featured on dragons den with funky flubber plastic stuff, but dunno about functionality/ease of getting to buttons? Plus there is no screen protection either
http://www.tech21.uk.com/products-mobile-iphone1.html (http://www.tech21.uk.com/products-mobile-iphone1.html)
Quote from: Doire abú on January 24, 2010, 03:08:12 PM
keep gettin an error message saying "make sure your iPod is connected and appears as a drive, click on my computer to locate your iPod". ???
I think you have to enable Disc mode, which allows you to use your iPhone as a USB drive basically. To do this go to the sync screen in iTunes and click on the "manually manage music" option.
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Is the youtube viewer not compatible with 3g?? Don't have an iphone but am surprised by that...
It is but the quality is poor.
If i get it jailbroken would that help view youtube anytime anywhere?
Surely the signal received ie wifi or 3g is the limiting factor rather than the iPhone?0
No if it is jailbroken there is an app called 3G unrestrictor (I think that's what it's called) that tricks the
iPhone into believing it is receiving a WiFi signal even though it is only 3g. Dunno how that works.
If you do this is it possible you could use the Internet on your phone and not use up your gb allowance if say you have a 1 gb limit?
If the iPhone is tricked into thinking it's on wifi will your service supplier also be tricked into thinking you aren't using 3g?
I've bought 3G unrestrictor and use it regularly enough. My main uses are for the Sky Mobile Player (I can watch any of the Sky Sports channels, At the races, ESPN, etc...) and iPlayer. Its a very god app that lets you choose which App you want to make it think is on wireless.
It does come off your monthly allowance from you service supplier though. I checked my usage and could see it was cunted. To watch an entire premiership match one day used about 600Mb.
Quote from: JohnDenver on January 28, 2010, 09:36:43 AM
Anybody any suggestions for the best iphone cases/covers about? Search function isn't working on the site to go through the posts.
had seen this one that was featured on dragons den with funky flubber plastic stuff, but dunno about functionality/ease of getting to buttons? Plus there is no screen protection either
http://www.tech21.uk.com/products-mobile-iphone1.html (http://www.tech21.uk.com/products-mobile-iphone1.html)
i bought / use the incipio cover (not exactly sure which model though) think its the feather
fits nicely round the iphone.
http://www.myincipio.com/category/00_iphone_3g_iphone3g_accessories/
Lads anybody know anyway that you can convert DVDs so you can watch them on your iphone. Doing a bit of travelling soon and wouldn't mind loading the oul iphone up with a series of Dead, The Wire or Band of Brothers
Vodafone really dragging there feet over the iphone, no details of release date (March apparently), no details on tarrifs or cost.
Judging by some forums IOS are starting to make a balls of their release of the phones to vodafone customers.
O2 must be loving it and picking up a good few fustrated customers at this stage. They have good deals going at minute for it.
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Vodafone really dragging there feet over the iphone, no details of release date (March apparently), no details on tarrifs or cost.
Judging by some forums IOS are starting to make a balls of their release of the phones to vodafone customers.
O2 must be loving it and picking up a good few fustrated customers at this stage. They have good deals going at minute for it.
I thought it was available from last week on Vodafone.
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Vodafone really dragging there feet over the iphone, no details of release date (March apparently), no details on tarrifs or cost.
Judging by some forums IOS are starting to make a balls of their release of the phones to vodafone customers.
O2 must be loving it and picking up a good few fustrated customers at this stage. They have good deals going at minute for it.
I thought it was available from last week on Vodafone.
Not for the mexicans :'(
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Vodafone really dragging there feet over the iphone, no details of release date (March apparently), no details on tarrifs or cost.
Judging by some forums IOS are starting to make a balls of their release of the phones to vodafone customers.
O2 must be loving it and picking up a good few fustrated customers at this stage. They have good deals going at minute for it.
I thought it was available from last week on Vodafone.
Not for the mexicans :'(
Got one free on the Business account in December (in Mexico)
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Vodafone really dragging there feet over the iphone, no details of release date (March apparently), no details on tarrifs or cost.
Judging by some forums IOS are starting to make a balls of their release of the phones to vodafone customers.
O2 must be loving it and picking up a good few fustrated customers at this stage. They have good deals going at minute for it.
I thought it was available from last week on Vodafone.
Not for the mexicans :'(
Got one free on the Business account in December (in Mexico)
That with IOS, know someone who got one through them in early december.
Not sure where from it just arrived on my desk.
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Anybody any suggestions for the best iphone cases/covers about? Search function isn't working on the site to go through the posts.
had seen this one that was featured on dragons den with funky flubber plastic stuff, but dunno about functionality/ease of getting to buttons? Plus there is no screen protection either
http://www.tech21.uk.com/products-mobile-iphone1.html (http://www.tech21.uk.com/products-mobile-iphone1.html)
Ive got the first gen iBand and its superb. does its job brilliantly. Buttons get easier to use after a while, I hear that 2nd Gen has holes for buttons and is better.
Mine is sitting face down low and the lip is keeping the screen safe. I dont think there's any protection for the screen that can really protect it from falling flat.
Also
iPad
Whats the verdict, I'd love one, its competitivley priced, but with an iphone already I cant see the point. If it had MacOSX It'd be the ultimate laptop, but its a limited iphone interface which isn't as good IMO
it was a bit like that. courier arrived. no paperwork. just phone. gave it to the boss. told him it was my christmas present to him.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 24, 2010, 06:42:20 PM
You have to download songs as .m4r format.
Try this website: http://audiko.net/ (http://audiko.net/)
You can download whats already there, or import your own file and choose a section of the song, then import it into iTunes, then drag onto phone like you would with songs, videos etc.
just seeing this now...once you've got the song on to the iPhone how do you go about selecting it as a ringtone as it doesnt let you choose songs only their designated tones?
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Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 24, 2010, 06:42:20 PM
You have to download songs as .m4r format.
Try this website: http://audiko.net/ (http://audiko.net/)
You can download whats already there, or import your own file and choose a section of the song, then import it into iTunes, then drag onto phone like you would with songs, videos etc.
just seeing this now...once you've got the song on to the iPhone how do you go about selecting it as a ringtone as it doesnt let you choose songs only their designated tones?
Did you download the .m4r files from that site? If you did, open iTunes, under Library, click on the Ringtones, then add the file to there. Once it's there select the ringtone and drag into your iPhone, as you would for any other song, movie etc. Then on your iPhone, go to Settings > Sounds > Ringtones and all the ones you added should appear at the top under Custom, and all the Standard ones underneath.
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Lads anybody know anyway that you can convert DVDs so you can watch them on your iphone. Doing a bit of travelling soon and wouldn't mind loading the oul iphone up with a series of Dead, The Wire or Band of Brothers
Try this - http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/guides/dvd/make-video-for-iPhone.htm (http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/guides/dvd/make-video-for-iPhone.htm)
This is what I use. Very easy.
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Anybody any suggestions for the best iphone cases/covers about? Search function isn't working on the site to go through the posts.
had seen this one that was featured on dragons den with funky flubber plastic stuff, but dunno about functionality/ease of getting to buttons? Plus there is no screen protection either
http://www.tech21.uk.com/products-mobile-iphone1.html (http://www.tech21.uk.com/products-mobile-iphone1.html)
One of these is as good as the most expensive ones. I paid about £15 for a Belkin cover when i got my Iphone and it was pure pish. £5.99 great value and they dont make the phone too bulky, as some do.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-BLK-DUAL-hard-case-cover-for-Apple-iPhone-3G-3GS_W0QQitemZ120508050757QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches?hash=item1c0ed6ed45
Has anyone got any ideas on how to avoid data charges on the prepay (ready to go) I phone.
This is the situation of a friend of mine : He is in the republic on a ready to go (ie prepay SIM) option. He generally uses the apps such as webtext, social networking, mail, safari browser etc when he is in a wireless location such as his house and place of work (the majority of the time really)
However, when he is not in a wireless location he likes to have the option to use data. This costs 99c a day on a prepay SIM with vodafone. This 99c a day gets expensive if you are using it every day.
He still wants to keep the option of using data, but wants to avoid using it unintentionally. For example, lets say he wants to check an email for information but does not want to download any new mail and incur the data charge. How can he do this? Is there away to block data download for all apps by changing a setting? This would be the ideal scenario as he could just change the setting back anytime he wants to use the data option
Any help would be appreciated before I start googling the various voda and apple forums!
Thanks,Venter
Alter the mail app and turn push off, and auto check off. I think that sould do it.
Seems that you can't. Go to Settings>General>Network>Cellular data. Delete the cellular data address, password an username, this should disable the internet.
On my O2 one when I go North there is the following option:
Settings>General>Network>Data Roaming
All I have to do is switch Data roaming off. When I want it on for a moment (which is a rarity considering the cost) I just switch it back on.
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Seems that you can't. Go to Settings>General>Network>Cellular data. Delete the cellular data address, password an username, this should disable the internet.
thanks for that. It would work alright but you have the hassle of re-entering the username and password every time you do want to use data. Might try just changing one digit in the username and see how that goes. I n the meantime , I have toldf him to turn off push and also turn off 3g. I think edge function will still give you data capability even if you have 3G turned off so not sure if that will work.
Quote from: mc_grens on February 03, 2010, 07:28:48 PM
On my O2 one when I go North there is the following option:
Settings>General>Network>Data Roaming
All I have to do is switch Data roaming off. When I want it on for a moment (which is a rarity considering the cost) I just switch it back on.
thanks but i'm more interested in having a better control of when I use data rather than not using data while roaming. cheers anyway
I see the Sky Sports yoke now works over 3G
just wondering if any of you out there if anyone has the W009 phone from China. I'm not into phones and don;t realy need an iphone but this looks fun and good value for money. Has anyone out there used one of these phones? Are they even worth the money?
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just wondering if any of you out there if anyone has the W009 phone from China. I'm not into phones and don;t realy need an iphone but this looks fun and good value for money. Has anyone out there used one of these phones? Are they even worth the money?
bought one for my son and he loves it, only drawback is i cannot get wap and games to work. i could live without games but would need wap and wi fi connections.
fake iphone (http://www.lightinthebox.com/HiPhone-I9--Dual-Card-Quad-Band-Touch-Screen-Phone-With-Java-Function-White-2Gb-TF-Card--SZR175-_p36427.html)
(http://static.businessinsider.com/image/4b7550e50000000000da59b1/sausage-stylus-iphone.jpg)
Sales of snack sausages are up 40% in South Korea thanks to the iPhone.
In the cold of winter, South Koreans are using the sausages as styluses instead of taking off their gloves. That's one accessory we don't expect to turn up in the Apple store anytime soon.
I don't know about their sausages, but their meat balls are the dogs bollocks.
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(http://static.businessinsider.com/image/4b7550e50000000000da59b1/sausage-stylus-iphone.jpg)
Sales of snack sausages are up 40% in South Korea thanks to the iPhone.
In the cold of winter, South Koreans are using the sausages as styluses instead of taking off their gloves. That's one accessory we don't expect to turn up in the Apple store anytime soon.
I don't know about their sausages, but their meat balls are the dogs bollocks.
What did they use before sausages?
Quote from: Sandino on February 12, 2010, 09:53:49 AM
just wondering if any of you out there if anyone has the W009 phone from China. I'm not into phones and don;t realy need an iphone but this looks fun and good value for money. Has anyone out there used one of these phones? Are they even worth the money?
A mate of mine has one and he seems to like it. His only gripe with the phone is that he doesn't have access to the App Store.
Is there any way to lock videos and pictures on the iPhone? I've been able to do this on other phones, but there doesn't seem to be a way on this.
Quote from: AFS on February 12, 2010, 05:38:53 PM
Is there any way to lock videos and pictures on the iPhone? I've been able to do this on other phones, but there doesn't seem to be a way on this.
What you mean by lock?
Quote from: AFS on February 12, 2010, 05:38:53 PM
Is there any way to lock videos and pictures on the iPhone? I've been able to do this on other phones, but there doesn't seem to be a way on this.
Just to lock the device itself.
Quote from: Trevor Hill on February 12, 2010, 02:19:48 PM
(http://static.businessinsider.com/image/4b7550e50000000000da59b1/sausage-stylus-iphone.jpg)
Sales of snack sausages are up 40% in South Korea thanks to the iPhone.
In the cold of winter, South Koreans are using the sausages as styluses instead of taking off their gloves. That's one accessory we don't expect to turn up in the Apple store anytime soon.
I don't know about their sausages, but their meat balls are the dogs bollocks.
http://www.topiphoneresource.info/best-iphone-gloves/
Or even beter
http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-A-Glove-Work-With-A-Touch-Screen/
I think ill thread a bit of that in the ski gloves.
Ziggy the phone that your mate got do it work with wifi. Thats about the one thing I would want that would be of use to me. If it had other features that the iphone has that would be a benefit.
I was lookig at one of them last night, it said "mini" on it & it was a heap of shite.
Quote from: Sandino on February 12, 2010, 07:09:39 PM
Ziggy the phone that your mate got do it work with wifi. Thats about the one thing I would want that would be of use to me. If it had other features that the iphone has that would be a benefit.
Never said it didn't work on wifi, just that it doesn't have an App Store. It was someone else that said it doesn't have wap.
Quote from: Puckoon on February 12, 2010, 06:51:36 PM
Quote from: AFS on February 12, 2010, 05:38:53 PM
Is there any way to lock videos and pictures on the iPhone? I've been able to do this on other phones, but there doesn't seem to be a way on this.
Just to lock the device itself.
Nah. I mean putting a wee pin code on the videos and pics section or something. It was possible to do this with the last two Samsungs I had. It's handy if someone wants to play about with the phone, but you don't want them seeing one or two of the dodgy videos from your student carry out days.
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Quote from: Puckoon on February 12, 2010, 06:51:36 PM
Quote from: AFS on February 12, 2010, 05:38:53 PM
Is there any way to lock videos and pictures on the iPhone? I've been able to do this on other phones, but there doesn't seem to be a way on this.
Just to lock the device itself.
Nah. I mean putting a wee pin code on the videos and pics section or something. It was possible to do this with the last two Samsungs I had. It's handy if someone wants to play about with the phone, but you don't want them to see one or two dodgy videos from your student carry out days.
Don't think that is possible. One thing I don't like about the videos/photos is it doesent tell you when they were taken.
Edit- Just googled it there AFS and you can do it if Iphone is jailbroken.
My mistake Ziggy, it was Gerry that did not have the wap. Does it work OK on your mates phone?
Quote from: Sandino on February 12, 2010, 07:20:01 PM
My mistake Ziggy, it was Gerry that did not have the wap. Does it work OK on your mates phone?
Worked ok for him.
Any views on Jailbreaking?
I'm quite happy with my phone, maybe I'd like a different keyboard and a few of the free apps.
I've read varying reports about the legalities and warranty issues.
Quote from: Minder on February 12, 2010, 07:17:41 PM
Quote from: AFS on February 12, 2010, 07:15:50 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on February 12, 2010, 06:51:36 PM
Quote from: AFS on February 12, 2010, 05:38:53 PM
Is there any way to lock videos and pictures on the iPhone? I've been able to do this on other phones, but there doesn't seem to be a way on this.
Just to lock the device itself.
Nah. I mean putting a wee pin code on the videos and pics section or something. It was possible to do this with the last two Samsungs I had. It's handy if someone wants to play about with the phone, but you don't want them to see one or two dodgy videos from your student carry out days.
Don't think that is possible. One thing I don't like about the videos/photos is it doesent tell you when they were taken.
Edit- Just googled it there AFS and you can do it if Iphone is jailbroken.
Cheers Minder. Looks like I'll just have to tell anyone wanting a look at it to f**k off.
is there a way of getting sky sports on the iphone? seen someone watchin live football on their phone the other day, was just wondering if u can do it on th iPhone? checked the app store buy it's not there.
Quote from: Doire abú on February 12, 2010, 11:35:27 PM
is there a way of getting sky sports on the iphone? seen someone watchin live football on their phone the other day, was just wondering if u can do it on th iPhone? checked the app store buy it's not there.
Aye but is £6 a month. App is in App Store " Sky mobile tv news and sports"
Quote from: Doire abú on February 12, 2010, 11:35:27 PM
is there a way of getting sky sports on the iphone? seen someone watchin live football on their phone the other day, was just wondering if u can do it on th iPhone? checked the app store buy it's not there.
If your On O2 you can get 3 months free when you sign up.
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Quote from: Doire abú on February 12, 2010, 11:35:27 PM
is there a way of getting sky sports on the iphone? seen someone watchin live football on their phone the other day, was just wondering if u can do it on th iPhone? checked the app store buy it's not there.
If your On O2 you can get 3 months free when you sign up.
That gig finished the other day I think. It now works over 3G.
Finally ditched my 6230i and got myself an iphone. Eventually got it working, as no one bothered to tell me I had to download itune.
How do I get music from my computer (itunes) on to the phone?
Quote from: Trevor Hill on February 16, 2010, 10:41:50 PM
Finally ditched my 6230i and got myself an iphone. Eventually got it working, as no one bothered to tell me I had to download itune.
How do I get music from my computer (itunes) on to the phone?
Plug her in to the computer !
Im not that slow.
Sync in Progress
No Content
You can download music from itunes ??? WTF
I suppose the Iphone guide would be a good place to start http://www.apple.com/iphone/how-to/#get-started.what-you-need (http://www.apple.com/iphone/how-to/#get-started.what-you-need). I'm assuming you have no music in your Itunes library either, I suggest you look at the Itunes documentation online also. As you appear to have access to the the old t'internet, you can google itunes yourself.
I had an old version of itunes on my computer. I need the latest version to be compatible with the phone. As it stand it cannot see the phone.
Anybody ever had any bother signing into an online bookmaker on safari?
Tryin to sign into paddypower with correct details and its just telling me error. Do you have to have a secure WIFI connection to do this or is there settings to adjust?
Quote from: Trevor Hill on February 16, 2010, 11:14:23 PM
I had an old version of itunes on my computer. I need the latest version to be compatible with the phone. As it stand it cannot see the phone.
Upgrade the lot.
Quote from: JohnDenver on February 22, 2010, 09:31:29 AM
Anybody ever had any bother signing into an online bookmaker on safari?
Tryin to sign into paddypower with correct details and its just telling me error. Do you have to have a secure WIFI connection to do this or is there settings to adjust?
If you go to pp site on your pc and click on mobile in top right, enter your mob no and it sends you a text. Can't remember what I did afer that but i think it just a link it sent me. Works fine.
Anyone else noticing that the button at the bottom of the pages for GAA board is missing on the iphone browser page? The button for "jump to....general discussion section"?
Quote from: Puckoon on March 01, 2010, 06:14:19 PM
Anyone else noticing that the button at the bottom of the pages for GAA board is missing on the iphone browser page? The button for "jump to....general discussion section"?
The button is there for me but it has never worked...only ever gives you the option to jump to the section you are already on!
it used to give you the option for all 4 screens, but then it changed a while back but now its just missing from my browser all together.
Fecking mods must be nokia users.
I can't find the mail setting to leave a copy on the server? I presume it's there somewhere??
Quote from: Treasurer on March 02, 2010, 06:21:43 PM
I can't find the mail setting to leave a copy on the server? I presume it's there somewhere??
All my mail stays on the server.
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Quote from: Treasurer on March 02, 2010, 06:21:43 PM
I can't find the mail setting to leave a copy on the server? I presume it's there somewhere??
All my mail stays on the server.
Oh well that's ok then, I can stop looking for the setting.
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Quote from: ziggysego on March 02, 2010, 06:58:30 PM
Quote from: Treasurer on March 02, 2010, 06:21:43 PM
I can't find the mail setting to leave a copy on the server? I presume it's there somewhere??
All my mail stays on the server.
Oh well that's ok then, I can stop looking for the setting.
I just meant, I presumed the mail stays on the server.
I set it up by plugging the iPhone into the iMac and it sync'd everything for me, including the mail.
Only messing with you Z, I know what you meant. One account stays on server, others don't. It makes it very easy miss something, as I'd mostly use the laptop.
In Pop 3 mailboxes if you go into the settings for the mailbox then advanced there is an option to delete from server.
I want one of those yokes that link the phone up to your car stereo - but a techie boy tells me to go for the bluetooth job. Can anyone shed any light on anything I've said there?
It depends how good the radio receptions are in your area, and which one you go to.
I paid $80 for one in the apple store and to be honest its a fecking joke.
What is the bluetooth and how does it work?
Quote from: Mhic Easmuint on March 02, 2010, 10:29:46 PM
In Pop 3 mailboxes if you go into the settings for the mailbox then advanced there is an option to delete from server.
Yeah but I can't find the pop settings :(
Tap Settings on the iPhone Home screen.
Now tap Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
Tap the desired account under Accounts.
Select Advanced.
Now tap Delete from server under Incoming Settings.
Select:
Seven days to have iPhone Mail remove mail from the server a week after it has been downloaded.
When removed from Inbox to make iPhone Mail delete mail from the server only when you delete it from your iPhone Mail inbox.
Never to deep copies of all messages on your POP server.
i have an ipod touch. tryin to upgrade it to be able to play apps but it Will wipe all my music of. cant seem to get my music saved to my computer. does anyone know of an easy way to achieve this. any help wud be greatly appreciated .
I've upgraded and lost none of my music from what I recall.
Wwhy do you think you'll lose everything if you upgrade?
An upgrade only upgrades the software on the device, you won't lose anything that's on it.
A'Nail, the Bluetooth is a good job for connecting iPhone through car stereo. Use one myself. Just pair the devices and away you go.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on March 03, 2010, 11:42:35 PM
An upgrade only upgrades the software on the device, you won't lose anything that's on it.
A'Nail, the Bluetooth is a good job for connecting iPhone through car stereo. Use one myself. Just pair the devices and away you go.
Can you get me a link or a pic of the bluetooth?
(http://www.funtoosh.com/f_images/latest_bluetooth.jpg)
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on March 03, 2010, 11:42:35 PM
An upgrade only upgrades the software on the device, you won't lose anything that's on it.
A'Nail, the Bluetooth is a good job for connecting iPhone through car stereo. Use one myself. Just pair the devices and away you go.
this is what comes up when i go to upgrade
upgrading to iphone 3.1.3 software will delete all music, videos, and photos, including itunes store purchases.to preserve your media apply this update on the computer where you sync music, videos and photos
dont hav my music saved on this computer and dont want loose it all
Quote from: southdoiregael on March 04, 2010, 12:26:22 AM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on March 03, 2010, 11:42:35 PM
An upgrade only upgrades the software on the device, you won't lose anything that's on it.
A'Nail, the Bluetooth is a good job for connecting iPhone through car stereo. Use one myself. Just pair the devices and away you go.
this is what comes up when i go to upgrade
upgrading to iphone 3.1.3 software will delete all music, videos, and photos, including itunes store purchases.to preserve your media apply this update on the computer where you sync music, videos and photos
dont hav my music saved on this computer and dont want loose it all
Stall the bailer.
If you upgrade on a computer which you have no already synched with your iphone - you lose everything.
Been there, done that - made the woman buy me a new T-shirt.
You'll also lose all your apps, contacts.
Everything.
If its an ipod touch you're grand if it's an iphone yer screwed. . . sorry saaaaan
Quote from: screenexile on March 04, 2010, 12:54:46 AM
If its an ipod touch you're grand if it's an iphone yer screwed. . . sorry saaaaan
Explain?
For some unknown reason an iPod Touch can be synced with many computers i.e. you can plug yours into my computer and add music from my itunes straight on to your ipod touch without corrupting anything you have on there already.
However if you plug your iphone into my itunes it will not let you copy music across unless you get rid of the existing music you have.
There are certain ways around it but I'm not exactly sure. I've searched around the internet for a reason why the ipod touch and iphone differ in this regard but am yet to find one.
Sorry
Quote from: screenexile on March 04, 2010, 03:20:42 AM
For some unknown reason an iPod Touch can be synced with many computers i.e. you can plug yours into my computer and add music from my itunes straight on to your ipod touch without corrupting anything you have on there already.
However if you plug your iphone into my itunes it will not let you copy music across unless you get rid of the existing music you have.
There are certain ways around it but I'm not exactly sure. I've searched around the internet for a reason why the ipod touch and iphone differ in this regard but am yet to find one.
Sorry
hi screen you know anyway of saving music from ipod touch to computer
Anybody know if the nano works the same as the iPod touch and can sync with lots of different computers?
Has anyone heard anything more about the release of the new iphone? Contract finished there and I haven't bothered doing anything yet as was told to wait for the new one in the summer.
The Saw Doctors have released an Official app for the iPhone today. Free to download. Mostly YouTube videos, blogs, twitter posts and pictures.
Quote from: supersarsfields on March 22, 2010, 02:19:54 PM
Has anyone heard anything more about the release of the new iphone? Contract finished there and I haven't bothered doing anything yet as was told to wait for the new one in the summer.
supposed to be in june or july but there seems to have been very little talk about it
Quote from: lurganblue on March 22, 2010, 02:56:16 PM
Quote from: supersarsfields on March 22, 2010, 02:19:54 PM
Has anyone heard anything more about the release of the new iphone? Contract finished there and I haven't bothered doing anything yet as was told to wait for the new one in the summer.
supposed to be in june or july but there seems to have been very little talk about it
I was waiting for the iPhone 3GS for a long time. Eventually I went for the iPhone 3G and within a month, the launch date for the 3GS was announced. Apple seem to keep the date to themselves, until it's close to the launch date.
Quote from: supersarsfields on March 22, 2010, 02:19:54 PM
Has anyone heard anything more about the release of the new iphone? Contract finished there and I haven't bothered doing anything yet as was told to wait for the new one in the summer.
Go sim-only with a data bolt on and wait for a few months. Then if nothing turns up take the 3GS?
Quote from: supersarsfields on March 22, 2010, 02:19:54 PM
Has anyone heard anything more about the release of the new iphone? Contract finished there and I haven't bothered doing anything yet as was told to wait for the new one in the summer.
Hope this helps and tells you something more about it, seems like it will be worth the wait..
http://hubpages.com/hub/The-NEW-iPhone-4G-Coming-2010
Quote from: lurganblue on March 04, 2010, 09:23:51 PM
Anybody know if the nano works the same as the iPod touch and can sync with lots of different computers?
Nano yes - Shuffle no
Quote from: screenexile on March 22, 2010, 06:36:49 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 04, 2010, 09:23:51 PM
Anybody know if the nano works the same as the iPod touch and can sync with lots of different computers?
Nano yes - Shuffle no
feck I went ahead and tried to sync the nano with another iTunes but when I connected it I got a prompt saying that it would wipe the current content or transfer
http://uk.biz.yahoo.com/14042010/389/best-value-iphone-tariffs.html
I've three months left.
Meanwhile....http://i.engadget.com/2010/04/17/iphone-4g-is-this-it/
I know on an old contract I kept on for another 18 months and they said your entitled to a new phone, take it when you want. So maybe just continue the contract and get one on release?
I'v had my iPhone 3G for 20 months and just switched to £20 simplicity after my contract finished 2 months ago. I have been paying £7.50 insurance every month and the phone is on pretty rough condition at this stage. So I'm thinking of 'accidently' dropping it in water as it says the policy covers water damage and claiming a new handset.
My query is...does anyone have any previous experiences of doing this or anything similar? Are there any pitfalls I should avoid or any situations were o2 can say tough sh*t? Or am I a scheming dog and deserve F all? :)
Questions about the 3GS lads and lassies,
Seriously thinking about gettin a 3GS on the 24 month contract with o2, at £35 a month, with the phone itself costing £179. My firs question is am I wise??
Second question, there is an option for using your iphone as a modem which costs an extra £10 a month. What does it mean by using your phone as a modem? (Im not too on the ball with all the technology around this whole area).
Final question (still related to the point above) with the iphone, rather than using the 3G about the house, can I use the internet on the phone through the house's wireless internet and if so, does this mean having to pay that extra £10 a month to use the phone as a modem??
Apologies if these are stupid questions but i really havent a clue about how it all works and just want to be in the know before making the leap. Go raibh mile
I'm not sure about the modem part Nally Stand but could it be something to do with accessing the net using other devices and contecting to the internet through the iPhone internet signal? Could be miles of though.
On your final point, you can definitely use your wireless signal at home through your iPhone free of charge as I do this all the time. Also to let you know I don't think there is anywhere in the north where you can access the 3G signal which is a bit sh*t. It seems almost everywhere in the free state can access it on o2 ireland.
Really HS? Iv never picked it up anytime in the north! Blatant discrimination against us Westies!
Quote from: omagh_gael on April 18, 2010, 04:28:04 PM
Really HS? Iv never picked it up anytime in the north! Blatant discrimination against us Westies!
If you're Orange, a good bit of West of the Bann is covered. O2 is mostly Belfast/Lisburn. Vodaphone has bits and pieces across the statelet whilst T-Mobile has only Windsor Park.
http://www.three.co.uk/Help_Support/Coverage/UK_networks_uncovered
Quote from: Nally Stand on April 18, 2010, 03:35:05 PM
Questions about the 3GS lads and lassies,
Seriously thinking about gettin a 3GS on the 24 month contract with o2, at £35 a month, with the phone itself costing £179. My firs question is am I wise??
Second question, there is an option for using your iphone as a modem which costs an extra £10 a month. What does it mean by using your phone as a modem? (Im not too on the ball with all the technology around this whole area).
Final question (still related to the point above) with the iphone, rather than using the 3G about the house, can I use the internet on the phone through the house's wireless internet and if so, does this mean having to pay that extra £10 a month to use the phone as a modem??
Apologies if these are stupid questions but i really havent a clue about how it all works and just want to be in the know before making the leap. Go raibh mile
Nally - I would wait to the new Iphone comes out in a couple of months, they will be doing their damndest to shift existing stock and would have you believe there isn't a new one coming out. As regards your second question, what you are talking about is "tethering" whereby if you had your laptop out somewhere you could connect the phone to the laptop to use the Internet. Thirdly you can use your Iphone through your homes wireless signal at no cost.
Quote from: ONeill on April 18, 2010, 05:33:53 PM
Quote from: omagh_gael on April 18, 2010, 04:28:04 PM
Really HS? Iv never picked it up anytime in the north! Blatant discrimination against us Westies!
If you're Orange, a good bit of West of the Bann is covered. O2 is mostly Belfast/Lisburn. Vodaphone has bits and pieces across the statelet whilst T-Mobile has only Windsor Park.
http://www.three.co.uk/Help_Support/Coverage/UK_networks_uncovered
Good to see a bit of cross community work is going on at least!
Quote from: ONeill on April 18, 2010, 05:33:53 PM
Quote from: omagh_gael on April 18, 2010, 04:28:04 PM
Really HS? Iv never picked it up anytime in the north! Blatant discrimination against us Westies!
If you're Orange, a good bit of West of the Bann is covered. O2 is mostly Belfast/Lisburn. Vodaphone has bits and pieces across the statelet whilst T-Mobile has only Windsor Park.
http://www.three.co.uk/Help_Support/Coverage/UK_networks_uncovered
Feckin fenians getting screwed again
Quote from: omagh_gael on April 18, 2010, 04:28:04 PM
Really HS? Iv never picked it up anytime in the north! Blatant discrimination against us Westies!
I got it in Cookstown last week.
Quote from: Minder on April 18, 2010, 07:50:26 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on April 18, 2010, 03:35:05 PM
Questions about the 3GS lads and lassies,
Seriously thinking about gettin a 3GS on the 24 month contract with o2, at £35 a month, with the phone itself costing £179. My firs question is am I wise??
Second question, there is an option for using your iphone as a modem which costs an extra £10 a month. What does it mean by using your phone as a modem? (Im not too on the ball with all the technology around this whole area).
Final question (still related to the point above) with the iphone, rather than using the 3G about the house, can I use the internet on the phone through the house's wireless internet and if so, does this mean having to pay that extra £10 a month to use the phone as a modem??
Apologies if these are stupid questions but i really havent a clue about how it all works and just want to be in the know before making the leap. Go raibh mile
Nally - I would wait to the new Iphone comes out in a couple of months, they will be doing their damndest to shift existing stock and would have you believe there isn't a new one coming out. As regards your second question, what you are talking about is "tethering" whereby if you had your laptop out somewhere you could connect the phone to the laptop to use the Internet. Thirdly you can use your Iphone through your homes wireless signal at no cost.
I've been holding of since the end of March but I'm getting slightly p*ssed of now that there hasn't been any mention of any launch date. Making do with an old handset here now and if i thought I was going to have to wait any longer than the summer then I would go ahead and just get the old Iphone.
Supersarsfields - Thats how they operate though, they won't give you a release date until closer fo' the time otherwise they won't be able to get rid of existing stock 3GS. I was I the same situation last year, I had an idea the 3GS would be out in June/July and even when the date was confirmed the staff in the 02 shop were still telling me they weren't sure if there was a new one coming out. I would hold tight for another month or two.
puzzled-got a 32gb i phone sat-i went into o2 shop looking a mid contract upgrade but was told that they (o2) dont do mid contract i phone upgrades. ok says i and i took out a new 24 month contract which as part of, i got the 32gb i phone.
phone o2 this morning and told them what happened in store-he said that i didnt need such an expensive contract (£65) and set me up a £38 contract again on a 24 month. He said he would cancel the £65 contract. I said fine-he then said he will send me out a 16gb i phone to be with me by wednesday!
i said eeeeerrrrr, ok. wtf is going on????
Quote from: Final Whistle on April 19, 2010, 03:18:45 PM
puzzled-got a 32gb i phone sat-i went into o2 shop looking a mid contract upgrade but was told that they (o2) dont do mid contract i phone upgrades. ok says i and i took out a new 24 month contract which as part of, i got the 32gb i phone.
phone o2 this morning and told them what happened in store-he said that i didnt need such an expensive contract (£65) and set me up a £38 contract again on a 24 month. He said he would cancel the £65 contract. I said fine-he then said he will send me out a 16gb i phone to be with me by wednesday!
i said eeeeerrrrr, ok. wtf is going on????
Sounds like you are getting two phones for the price of one, Id say nothing and think about selling whichever one you don't want on then.. never deal with the shops myself you can get far better deals over the phone
Cheers for the advice Omagh Gael/Minder. I think I'll probably hold back and see what the craic is over the next few months. These apple marketing gurus are too damn good :-\
http://gizmodo.com/5520164/this-is-apples-next-iphone
This seems to be the new iphone, looks great
I prefer the look of the 3gs to be honest.
http://gizmodo.com/5520438/how-apple-lost-the-next-iphone
Sky are offering the Sky Sports package on Iphone free for a month to new subscribers. I had it for the three months before Xmas so i made up a Sky ID for my Ma and used her details and it worked a treat ;D
Text "offer" to 60505 to get the code.
New Jailbreak for 3.1.3 is out. Havent JB'd mine for a while so did it with the new one.
Already glad i did, phone looks so much beter with new theme, nevermind the other little app's etc.
What you jailbreak it with shrek? I used blackra1n the last time
only got an Iphone
What is the advantage of jailbreaking it.
Quote from: tyronefan on May 06, 2010, 09:39:49 AM
only got an Iphone
What is the advantage of jailbreaking it.
Free Apps,themes,games
For example I downloaded Tom Tom Europe off piratebay and put it on my iPhone so now I have a free satnav, I think the Tom Tom Europe software is €70 or thereabouts, was also able download Tiger Woods Golf,Fifa 10 and a load of old games like Mario,Sonic etc all for free
thanks Laoislad
does it do your phone any harm
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on May 06, 2010, 09:17:30 AM
What you jailbreak it with shrek? I used blackra1n the last time
As Boycey said, its aclled Spirit, much easier than Blackra1n was, took about 2 mins to JB
Havent came across any bugs as yet.
Is yours JB'd atm Laoislad?
Quote from: tyronefan on May 06, 2010, 09:48:54 AM
thanks Laoislad
does it do your phone any harm
No as far as I can see, though you can always just reset it via iTunes
Quote from: Shrek on May 06, 2010, 10:28:13 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on May 06, 2010, 09:17:30 AM
What you jailbreak it with shrek? I used blackra1n the last time
As Boycey said, its aclled Spirit, much easier than Blackra1n was, took about 2 mins to JB
Havent came across any bugs as yet.
Is yours JB'd atm Laoislad?
Yeah I have it Jailbroke atm
i take it you didnt upgrade to 3.1.3 then.
what Theme do you use?
Quote from: Shrek on May 06, 2010, 10:36:40 AM
i take it you didnt upgrade to 3.1.3 then.
what Theme do you use?
I use a combo of one called Motion4FX and Audi A4, the Audi A4 one makes great icons and the motion4FX makes the background have Blue neon lights going across in stripes, I'll upload a photo of it when I get home tonight
had been waiting on the HTC Desire to be released on O2 but got so pissed of with the delayed releases i rang up retentions this morning and they've offered me a reconditioned iPhone 3GS 16GB, 500mins, unlimited text and internet £28/month what do you fellas think?
sounds a great deal rover
did you go for it ?
Can u pm that retentions number please
Quote from: BenDover on May 06, 2010, 12:38:58 PM
had been waiting on the HTC Desire to be released on O2 but got so pissed of with the delayed releases i rang up retentions this morning and they've offered me a reconditioned iPhone 3GS 16GB, 500mins, unlimited text and internet £28/month what do you fellas think?
The dog's bollocks. Jump at it.
Just done a jailbreak.
So what next. How do I go about getting the likes of Tom Tom on the phone. What version do I download of pirate bay and how do I get it onto the phone.
Thanks
Quote from: Shortso79 on May 08, 2010, 11:48:28 AM
sounds a great deal rover
did you go for it ?
Can u pm that retentions number please
Yea took that offer figured it was to good to turn down, i just dialled 202 from my phone and dialled through till the 'thinking of leaving O2 option' didn't even bother with the upgrades team as they're a waste of time
Anyone have any experiences of claiming a new iPhone from their o2 insurance?
Downloaded that FStream app for listening to radio online, have all the BBC stations saved does anyone have the link for 2FM or TodayFM
Quote from: BenDover on May 12, 2010, 08:31:55 AM
Downloaded that FStream app for listening to radio online, have all the BBC stations saved does anyone have the link for 2FM or TodayFM
2fm have their own free app.
Quote from: omagh_gael on May 10, 2010, 12:19:16 PM
Anyone have any experiences of claiming a new iPhone from their o2 insurance?
Don't know about o2 but with Vodafone it is a seperate insurance comany for an iPhnoe. With my old phone Vodafone covered it for £3 a month. My iPhone costs £12.50 a month. :-\
Quote from: EC Unique on May 12, 2010, 09:34:11 AM
Quote from: omagh_gael on May 10, 2010, 12:19:16 PM
Anyone have any experiences of claiming a new iPhone from their o2 insurance?
Don't know about o2 but with Vodafone it is a seperate insurance comany for an iPhnoe. With my old phone Vodafone covered it for £3 a month. My iPhone costs £12.50 a month. :-\
I stuck mine on the house insurance and have phone insurance as part of my bank account.
Does anyone use the Eirtext App?
anyone have that new sony ericsson xperia x10? and can compare it to the iphone?!
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on May 13, 2010, 08:55:57 AM
Does anyone use the Eirtext App?
i use it no bother with it.... if you want to text international the free one wont do
rte have a gaa app out, look under sport and youll find it, wont know ifs it any good till sunday!
Quote from: magickingdom on May 13, 2010, 08:53:25 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on May 13, 2010, 08:55:57 AM
Does anyone use the Eirtext App?
i use it no bother with it.... if you want to text international the free one wont do
So am I right in saying it uses up the web texts that you could normally use from the 02 website?
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on May 13, 2010, 09:18:58 PM
Quote from: magickingdom on May 13, 2010, 08:53:25 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on May 13, 2010, 08:55:57 AM
Does anyone use the Eirtext App?
i use it no bother with it.... if you want to text international the free one wont do
So am I right in saying it uses up the web texts that you could normally use from the 02 website?
exactly LL....
having a few problems with my iphone this evening. i tried to send an email earlier and everything has sort of frozen since then. if i go to emails it says sending 1 of 1 and then eventually throws you out without sending it. this happens every time. it also reguarly freezes and goes black apart from the rotatng circle in the middle of the screen. any ideas what the craic is and how i can sort it?
Quote from: hardstation on May 16, 2010, 11:53:06 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 16, 2010, 11:51:34 PM
having a few problems with my iphone this evening. i tried to send an email earlier and everything has sort of frozen since then. if i go to emails it says sending 1 of 1 and then eventually throws you out without sending it. this happens every time. it also reguarly freezes and goes black apart from the rotatng circle in the middle of the screen. any ideas what the craic is and how i can sort it?
Turn it off.
Bless it.
Turn it on.
tried that. no joy.
its now regularly turning itself off and on
You may book an appointment with the Apple buckos, don't even bother with 02.
Quote from: Minder on May 17, 2010, 12:05:12 AM
You may book an appointment with the Apple buckos, don't even bother with 02.
who's that?
Quote from: lurganblue on May 17, 2010, 12:06:00 AM
Quote from: Minder on May 17, 2010, 12:05:12 AM
You may book an appointment with the Apple buckos, don't even bother with 02.
who's that?
Take it to an Apple shop, is Belfast handy? I guess by your handle you aren't that far away. They go above and beyond the call of duty if you have a problem in my experience.
Quote from: Minder on May 17, 2010, 12:08:18 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 17, 2010, 12:06:00 AM
Quote from: Minder on May 17, 2010, 12:05:12 AM
You may book an appointment with the Apple buckos, don't even bother with 02.
who's that?
Take it to an Apple shop, is Belfast handy? I guess by your handle you aren't that far away. They go above and beyond the call of duty if you have a problem in my experience.
aye belfast is handy alright. does the phone need to be insured for them to work on it cos mine isnt.
going to try to restore the original settings here. will that wipe everything too?
Quote from: lurganblue on May 17, 2010, 12:10:55 AM
Quote from: Minder on May 17, 2010, 12:08:18 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 17, 2010, 12:06:00 AM
Quote from: Minder on May 17, 2010, 12:05:12 AM
You may book an appointment with the Apple buckos, don't even bother with 02.
who's that?
Take it to an Apple shop, is Belfast handy? I guess by your handle you aren't that far away. They go above and beyond the call of duty if you have a problem in my experience.
aye belfast is handy alright. does the phone need to be insured for them to work on it cos mine isnt.
going to try to restore the original settings here. will that wipe everything too?
Nah, insurance is irrelevant. It is an Apple product so they will take a look at it, not sure if you have to make an appointment.
i'll give them a call in the morning. cheers for the help
Was wondering if anyone could give me some advice - I'd downloaded quite a few songs from itunes onto my iPhone. I hadn't sync'd the iPhone with the computer post downloading songs (although I'm not sure what good that would've done since I was only allowed to operate them on one machine). Anyway I promptly lost the damn iPhone and now I've got my replacement, does anyone know of a way to retrieve the songs I've already bought without paying for them again?? Thanks in advance!
A question lads, perhaps a silly one. if I bought an i-phone in the USA could I use it here at home on my local network? Apart from the charger etc would there be any other problems. The music player would be the least important part of the phone for me. Would like a phone that has wifi and good internet options and maybe a few apps. No overly a techno guy hence the nature of the question.
QuoteA question lads, perhaps a silly one. if I bought an i-phone in the USA could I use it here at home on my local network? Apart from the charger etc would there be any other problems. The music player would be the least important part of the phone for me. Would like a phone that has wifi and good internet options and maybe a few apps. No overly a techno guy hence the nature of the question.
I would assume that as long as the phone is unlocked, you should be able to use it anywhere. Is there a big price differential between here and the US in the iPhone?
Not sure but I think they are about $200.
Quote from: KT on May 17, 2010, 01:31:58 AM
Was wondering if anyone could give me some advice - I'd downloaded quite a few songs from itunes onto my iPhone. I hadn't sync'd the iPhone with the computer post downloading songs (although I'm not sure what good that would've done since I was only allowed to operate them on one machine). Anyway I promptly lost the damn iPhone and now I've got my replacement, does anyone know of a way to retrieve the songs I've already bought without paying for them again?? Thanks in advance!
You should be able to download purchases with the new phone.
Can't remember exactly how to do this, I think if you open iTunes look at the 'Store' tab and hit 'authorise computer'. My understanding is that this allows you to places purchases on 5 (anyone??) different devices.
Try to sych then with the new phone and see if they transfer.
There is a way if the above doesn't do it, so don't give up.
Quote from: balladmaker on May 17, 2010, 12:04:48 PM
QuoteA question lads, perhaps a silly one. if I bought an i-phone in the USA could I use it here at home on my local network? Apart from the charger etc would there be any other problems. The music player would be the least important part of the phone for me. Would like a phone that has wifi and good internet options and maybe a few apps. No overly a techno guy hence the nature of the question.
I would assume that as long as the phone is unlocked, you should be able to use it anywhere. Is there a big price differential between here and the US in the iPhone?
No problem using it here. Also the charger usually has its own transformer, like newer laptops, so all you need is the correct plug/adapter.
Quote from: Sandino on May 17, 2010, 12:36:45 PM
Not sure but I think they are about $200.
Its about 200$ with a 2 year contract to buy the device. The device is currently locked into the AT &T network over here, so you'd need to have it jail broken to use at home with an irish/uk provider.
taken from wiki
Most iPhones are sold with a SIM lock, which restricts the use of the phone to one particular carrier, a common practice with subsidized GSM phones. Unlike most GSM phones however, the phone cannot be officially unlocked by entering a code. The locked/unlocked state is maintained on Apple's servers per IMEI and is set when the iPhone is activated.
While the iPhone was initially sold in the US only on the AT&T network with a SIM lock in place, various hackers have found methods to "unlock" the phone from a specific network.[199] Although AT&T is the only authorized iPhone carrier in the United States, unlocked iPhones can be used with an unauthorized carrier after unlocking.[200] More than a quarter of the original iPhones sold in the United States were not registered with AT&T. Apple speculates that they were likely shipped overseas and unlocked, a lucrative market before the iPhone 3G's worldwide release.[201] Unlocking iPhones in the U.S. is done because many would-be users dislike being tied to AT&T or consider their monthly fees too expensive.[32][not in citation given]
On November 21, 2007, T-Mobile in Germany announced it would sell the phone unlocked and without a T-Mobile contract, caused by a preliminary injunction against T-Mobile put in place by their competitor, Vodafone.[202] On December 4, 2007, a German court decided to grant T-Mobile exclusive rights to sell the iPhone with SIM lock, overturning the temporary injunction.[203] In addition, T-Mobile will voluntarily offer to unlock customers' iPhone after the contract expires.[204]
AT&T has stated that the "iPhone cannot be unlocked, even if you are out of contract".[200][205]
On March 26, 2009 AT&T in the United States began selling the iPhone without a contract, though still SIM-locked to their network.[206] Such iPhone units are often twice as expensive as those with contracts, because Apple and AT&T lose the deferred income
If you're not the most tech savvy guy, like me, I would'nt imagine it would be worth the hassle.
I am going getting an iphone but am not in immediate rush (can wait unitl july) but if i get one now will it run on iPhone OS 4 software or are they not available yet. Or will i be able to install this version of the software if the phone does not have it?
Quote from: ildanach on May 22, 2010, 05:17:42 PM
I am going getting an iphone but am not in immediate rush (can wait unitl july) but if i get one now will it run on iPhone OS 4 software or are they not available yet. Or will i be able to install this version of the software if the phone does not have it?
Just wait until the new one comes out, someone from O2 or whatever network will try and get yo to take the 3GS now. If you do get a 3GS now you can get OS4 through ITunes when it is released.
thanks for the advice
I know you can never tell exactly when it will be release, but has anyone heard any rumours lately about the new one?
Quote from: supersub on May 26, 2010, 09:47:25 AM
I know you can never tell exactly when it will be release, but has anyone heard any rumours lately about the new one?
not sure if there are any rumours, but it should be announced on the 7th June
Quote from: Shrek on May 26, 2010, 10:00:44 AM
Quote from: supersub on May 26, 2010, 09:47:25 AM
I know you can never tell exactly when it will be release, but has anyone heard any rumours lately about the new one?
not sure if there are any rumours, but it should be announced on the 7th June
Most like they will announce it at the Worldwide Developers Conference on June 7th. Jobs is giving the keynote too, so that usually indicates a big announcement, I'll let you know as I've been invited to it :D
PEOPLE ARE KILLING THEMSELVES BECAUSE OF THE IPHONES.
Another death hits China iPhone maker's plant
A tenth employee of iPhone-maker Foxconn jumped to his death late on Wednesday, just hours after the company's chairman promised to make life better for employees at the sprawling production site in southern China.
The company did not give details of the death but China's official Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday that an initial police investigation indicated the 23-year-old man from northwest China had committed suicide by jumping from a seventh floor dormitory balcony.
The spate of deaths has thrown a spotlight on the labour practices of Foxconn, a unit of Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry, whose clients include Apple, Hewlett Packard and Sony Ericsson.
Apple and other clients have said they are investigating working conditions at Foxconn, which has some 420,000 employees at its base in Shenzhen and has come under fire for its secretive corporate culture.
Workers live inside the factory complex and churn out products for the world's leading computer and phone companies in round-the-clock shifts.
Taipei-based Hon Hai spokesman Arthur Huang confirmed the tenth death but denied reports on three Taiwan TV stations that another person, a young woman, had also jumped late on Wednesday, surviving with serious injuries.
Just hours before the latest reports, the usually media shy Foxconn Chairman Terry Gou had opened the company's sprawling facilities in Shenzhen to reporters and vowed to take sweeping action to prevent more deaths.
Gou made another trip back to the plant on Thursday following the Wednesday media tour. Pictures on Taiwan TV stations showed him boarding his private jet.
All 10 of the deaths have been of young migrant workers, among the millions who leave the poor hinterlands of China for the boom towns of the south and east coastal areas in search of work and high wages.
Two others have been seriously injured after also jumping from buildings, in incidents that labour groups say expose the harsh working conditions at Foxconn.
Li Ping, secretary general of the Shenzhen municipal government, told a news conference on Wednesday that the pressure of being away from home with little care from society was part of a complex set of factors underpinning the suicides.
He said the government was joining with the police and Foxconn to consider a range of ideas such as building up sports and cultural facilities to improve the living environment, Xinhua reported.
The firm was training about 100 mental health counsellors and installing 1.5 million square metres of nets to stop workers from jumping, Xinhua said.
The safety nets will cover nearly all dormitories and factories.
"Although this seems like a dumb measure, at least it could save a life should anyone else fall," Gou was quoted as saying.
In a report to clients, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch said that while the incidents would affect Hon Hai's image, they are unlikely to cause a significant impact on earnings, a view echoed by UBS, which noted that Hon Hai remains a "top-notch supplier".
Foxconn shares rose 4.2 percent in a Hong Kong market up 1.2 percent, having fallen to a seven month low earlier this week. Hon Hai shares fell 0.4 percent in Taiwan, with the broader market up 1.1 percent.
In another sign of unrest in southern China, Japanese car maker Honda said on Thursday a labour dispute had shut down one of its parts plants, causing the closure of four car making plants.
Feck thats daylight robbery!!!!
iPhone 4 being launched at the minute!
http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/steve-jobs-live-from-wwdc-2010/ (http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/steve-jobs-live-from-wwdc-2010/)
i Think i heard on here somewhere before that someone knows someone who fixes iphone screen for much cheaper than apple, was i imagining things or can anyone help me?
thinkin of BUYIN an i phone mainly cause i havent spent a full year at home in ages with travellin etc and therefore a 18 month/12 month contratc no good to me....lookin on ebay..prob wont got for the new i phone 4...anyone use an iphone on the common pay as u go tariff...is it worth considering???
Lost my iPhone today - think it's at the bottom of Kenmare Bay :'(
c**k and bull story now to see if my business insurance will cover it.
Was three mackerel worth it?
I assume iTunes has my contacts stored. Fecked if they don't.
dont answer my question but f**k that sucks shamrock....hope they tasted nice at least ;D
Quote from: hardstation on July 30, 2010, 09:45:27 PM
Any hoor know how to group contacts or do they "have an app for that"?
You trying to export them somewhere else?
I use gmail contacts which seems to speak to iTunes which talks to the iPhone (sometimes).
If you group them in google, outlook etc, they will transfer over to the iphone once you sync it.
Quote from: hardstation on July 30, 2010, 09:53:48 PM
Quote from: muppet on July 30, 2010, 09:50:43 PM
Quote from: hardstation on July 30, 2010, 09:45:27 PM
Any hoor know how to group contacts or do they "have an app for that"?
You trying to export them somewhere else?
I use gmail contacts which seems to speak to iTunes which talks to the iPhone (sometimes).
I want to have my contacts like this:
Friends (0)
Work (20)
Now on to liars (100)
for example.
You need the Politicians Contacts App.
Quote from: hardstation on July 30, 2010, 09:53:48 PM
Quote from: muppet on July 30, 2010, 09:50:43 PM
Quote from: hardstation on July 30, 2010, 09:45:27 PM
Any hoor know how to group contacts or do they "have an app for that"?
You trying to export them somewhere else?
I use gmail contacts which seems to speak to iTunes which talks to the iPhone (sometimes).
I want to have my contacts like this:
Friends (0)
Work (20)
Now on to liars (100)
for example.
have you really no friends?
Quote from: hardstation on July 30, 2010, 11:23:23 PM
Quote from: magickingdom on July 30, 2010, 11:21:48 PM
Quote from: hardstation on July 30, 2010, 09:53:48 PM
Quote from: muppet on July 30, 2010, 09:50:43 PM
Quote from: hardstation on July 30, 2010, 09:45:27 PM
Any hoor know how to group contacts or do they "have an app for that"?
You trying to export them somewhere else?
I use gmail contacts which seems to speak to iTunes which talks to the iPhone (sometimes).
I want to have my contacts like this:
Friends (0)
Work (20)
Now on to liars (100)
for example.
have you really no friends?
What's it you?
I think I might have 1 but he tells me he doesn't have a phone.
No reception in a cave.
Just looking a bit of advise on something. I have my work emails through Lotus and I can't access them on my I phone as they stopped it being allowed for data protection. But just wondering if there was any way around this?
My iphone is my personal phone and it would be real handy to be able to access them on it.
Any ideas or is it possible?
How long have you had it? Insurance?
Quote from: Boycey on August 03, 2010, 09:08:40 PM
Anyone had experience of getting screen replaced on iPhone? Mine developed hairline fracture over weekend. Was wondering what cost was likely to be??
I had a hairline fracture last year. It healed itself after about 6 weeks.
brother paid 60 euro in Dundalk at the weekend to have his fixed. dropped it and cracked the screen
he says there is somebody in Newry who fix's them as well for 50 quid
Quote from: Boycey on August 03, 2010, 09:08:40 PM
Anyone had experience of getting screen replaced on iPhone? Mine developed hairline fracture over weekend. Was wondering what cost was likely to be??
Seems like £40 or £50 is the going rate for getting it fixed in Belfast. Going to Apple will set you back about £140. Here's some others discussing it:
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=2466429 (http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=2466429)
Guys need some help. Had my iphone 3gs for a few weeks now but it never shows the 3G symbol beside the network provider. Its always either a circle, an E or the wifi symbol. Im on 02 pay n go and changed my settings to match this but still doest show the 3g symbol. Any help is appreciated!
Quote from: The Corporal on August 04, 2010, 10:09:52 AM
Guys need some help. Had my iphone 3gs for a few weeks now but it never shows the 3G symbol beside the network provider. Its always either a circle, an E or the wifi symbol. Im on 02 pay n go and changed my settings to match this but still doest show the 3g symbol. Any help is appreciated!
3G Only shows up when you are in an area with a 3g signal. . . Where do you live?
Have acquired an iPhone 3GS 32gb
It is currently for sale and on the Vodafone network
In excellent condition
PM for further details
Quote from: The Corporal on August 04, 2010, 10:09:52 AM
Guys need some help. Had my iphone 3gs for a few weeks now but it never shows the 3G symbol beside the network provider. Its always either a circle, an E or the wifi symbol. Im on 02 pay n go and changed my settings to match this but still doest show the 3g symbol. Any help is appreciated!
Just check you have a 3G sim card as i had to change my old sim over when I got my 3GS
Lads
im getting an iphone 3 in the next few days, im currently on a simplicity deal with o2.
when i get the phone do i need to change my contract to the simplicity iphone deals?
is there a new 3g sim card i am required to get for it to work?
thanks
Quote from: The Worker on March 15, 2011, 06:21:29 PM
Lads
im getting an iphone 3 in the next few days, im currently on a simplicity deal with o2.
when i get the phone do i need to change my contract to the simplicity iphone deals?
is there a new 3g sim card i am required to get for it to work?
thanks
Don't know.
No afaik you need a smaller sim card for the iPhone 4 not the 3g.
Quote from: The Worker on March 15, 2011, 06:21:29 PM
Lads
im getting an iphone 3 in the next few days, im currently on a simplicity deal with o2.
when i get the phone do i need to change my contract to the simplicity iphone deals?
is there a new 3g sim card i am required to get for it to work?
thanks
Don't think you can get a simplicity iPhone tariff. You either have to go with one of the iPhone tariffs, minimum is £30 a month or just use a simplicity tariff and pay for using the internet on iPhone (other than over wifi), which could be a lot.
there are simplicity for iphone tariffs on o2:
http://shop.o2.co.uk/tariffs/simplicity/iphone/1_month (http://shop.o2.co.uk/tariffs/simplicity/iphone/1_month)
dont know if i have to go for one of these or not though, i currently have unlimited downloads from internet so cant see any advantages of switching over to this sim.
You can use your own tariff with the iPhone 3G! If it doesn't have Internet allowance though your data charges will be high!
I'm going to buy a car kit for the car and was wondering whats the best option I want something that is easy to use looks well integrated in the car and there's a good sound quality. Also preferable would be to be able to play the ipod through the car!
Any advice would be appreciated!
Parrott is the only man for the iPhone when it comes to in-car hands free solution.
Expensive though - €299 all in if you want it installed. This is through the O2 stores Dine Site.
Will play your music direct through connection or via bluetooth.
Quality is perfect.
is that the mki9200?
Does it integrate well on the dashboard don't want an eyesore on it!!!
Yes - that sounds right (don't have the car handy)
The display can be detached from its housing (the housing plus display can be put anywhere on the front of the car) for security. The display is about 6cm by 6 cm square.
The control can similarly be placed anywhere using self adhesive pad (which can be moved subsequently).
It's all very tidy and discreet - well it should be as long as the fitter knows his stuff.
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on March 22, 2011, 02:14:43 PM
Yes - that sounds right (don't have the car handy)
The display can be detached from its housing (the housing plus display can be put anywhere on the front of the car) for security. The display is about 6cm by 6 cm square.
The control can similarly be placed anywhere using self adhesive pad (which can be moved subsequently).
It's all very tidy and discreet - well it should be as long as the fitter knows his stuff.
Thanks for the advice!
One other thing do all parrot systems play your ipod through the speakers and say you have a tom tom app does it play the directions through the speakers?
Iphone music will play through the car speakers - sound will be controlled with the Parrot remote. Will automatically kick if using bluetooth.
Don't have Tom Tom so cannot answer that - I have Navigon (which is shite as it's never updated so when you are on some of the new motorways the sat nav tells you that you are in the middle of a field) but I use a map if I need to get from A to B.
My 3GS has started playing up. The wifi won't connect to the home network anymore. The network is coming up on the wifi page but it's not connecting automatically anymore. and when I tap the network it just keeps that little spinning circle thing going but never connects. I know it's not an network problem as the laptop still connects no problems. Anyone else have this problem?
Quote from: supersarsfields on May 12, 2011, 10:49:02 AM
My 3GS has started playing up. The wifi won't connect to the home network anymore. The network is coming up on the wifi page but it's not connecting automatically anymore. and when I tap the network it just keeps that little spinning circle thing going but never connects. I know it's not an network problem as the laptop still connects no problems. Anyone else have this problem?
I have exact same problem with my 3G, can't pick up wifi at all. Doesn't even let me tap the connect to wifi button as it's darkened out. Getting home broadband in the new house next week so hoping it works then.
Problem solved!! Don't know how, but it's back picking up the wifi!! No idea what caused that glitch!!
Quote from: supersarsfields on May 12, 2011, 12:48:50 PM
Problem solved!! Don't know how, but it's back picking up the wifi!! No idea what caused that glitch!!
A problem shared is a problem halved.
My other half is having trouble with O2 (in the occuppied 6 :D )
She cracked her phone screen and wants her phone replaced like everyone seems to get but they told her because its her second time this has happened that they will lift the phone asess it and then fix or replace it. She may now have no phone for over a week whilst she pays top end for a contract and insurance.
She said she knew people who didn't have to do this and that they had it replaced on delivery but they say they have changed this for all customers a month ago.
Can they do this?
What can she do?
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on July 19, 2011, 11:28:39 AM
My other half is having trouble with O2 (in the occuppied 6 :D )
She cracked her phone screen and wants her phone replaced like everyone seems to get but they told her because its her second time this has happened that they will lift the phone asess it and then fix or replace it. She may now have no phone for over a week whilst she pays top end for a contract and insurance.
She said she knew people who didn't have to do this and that they had it replaced on delivery but they say they have changed this for all customers a month ago.
Can they do this?
What can she do?
Be more careful in future.
Quote from: thebigfella on July 19, 2011, 11:51:13 AM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on July 19, 2011, 11:28:39 AM
My other half is having trouble with O2 (in the occuppied 6 :D )
She cracked her phone screen and wants her phone replaced like everyone seems to get but they told her because its her second time this has happened that they will lift the phone asess it and then fix or replace it. She may now have no phone for over a week whilst she pays top end for a contract and insurance.
She said she knew people who didn't have to do this and that they had it replaced on delivery but they say they have changed this for all customers a month ago.
Can they do this?
What can she do?
Be more careful in future.
>:(
JOG ON!!!!
I have a problem
I updated the software in my phone there yesterday but did it on a computer my phone wasn't synced to and when it was finished it cleared my phone down to factory settings.
When I plugged it into the laptop i sync it to all the music, videos and apps went on but I have no contacts, messages or photos.
Anyone know how i can get them back?
Bought an I Phone 3g of a friend there for very cheap as I've been dyin to get one for ages. its in near mint condition and the internet and all is working great on it. The only problem is it keeps saying that I've no service when I'm in a good area for network and also when I went to download apps like Facebook and Twitter it says I need to update.
Any ideas on how to fix this? discussion boards I've googled were of no real help.
Cheers.
Quote from: GAA_Talk on April 12, 2012, 01:13:05 PM
Bought an I Phone 3g of a friend there for very cheap as I've been dyin to get one for ages. its in near mint condition and the internet and all is working great on it. The only problem is it keeps saying that I've no service when I'm in a good area for network and also when I went to download apps like Facebook and Twitter it says I need to update.
Any ideas on how to fix this? discussion boards I've googled were of no real help.
Cheers.
Is your simcard 3G. That could be the problem.
Also try restoring the phone to its default settings and attaching your own apple ID to it
Probably gonna need to update the firmware as well.
Does the 3G even support iOS 5.1?
Quote from: laoislad on April 12, 2012, 01:45:05 PM
Probably gonna need to update the firmware as well.
Does the 3G even support iOS 5.1?
No don't think it does. Updated it to iOS 4 and im able to download the apps now. The no service craic is a real issue. It was up for a bit there but didnt last long. I read that it sometimes take 24 hours for a sim to register. That sounds a bit ropey though???
Anyone know this... I have an iPhone 4s and have a whole load of apps, both free and paid for.
The girlfriend's wee brother is getting an iPod Touch for his birthday or something coming up, I was wondering would I be able to hook it up to my laptop and put some apps on it or would I have to pay for them all over again to go on to his?
Basically can apps be shared between two devices?
Quote from: Don Johnson on April 12, 2012, 10:20:29 PM
Anyone know this... I have an iPhone 4s and have a whole load of apps, both free and paid for.
The girlfriend's wee brother is getting an iPod Touch for his birthday or something coming up, I was wondering would I be able to hook it up to my laptop and put some apps on it or would I have to pay for them all over again to go on to his?
Basically can apps be shared between two devices?
If he is only a nipper you could register your Apple ID to his IPod Touch, anything on your phone already downloaded could be downloaded by him for free.
He will be 8 at the next birthday, I have just been told it is for his first communion.
Though as HS says that could get tricky.
What if I got the device before they gave it to him, paired it up for him, copied apps, deleted the ones he shouldn't have then gave it? That would be ok wouldn't it?
By the way I dont have any sex apps just ones with swearing and stuff. Plus a lot of ones he wouldn't be interested in at all.
All he wants are the games, photo apps and soundboards basically.
Quote from: Don Johnson on April 12, 2012, 10:43:38 PM
He will be 8 at the next birthday, I have just been told it is for his first communion.
Though as HS says that could get tricky.
What if I got the device before they gave it to him, paired it up for him, copied apps, deleted the ones he shouldn't have then gave it? That would be ok wouldn't it?
By the way I dont have any sex apps just ones with swearing and stuff. Plus a lot of ones he wouldn't be interested in at all.
All he wants are the games, photo apps and soundboards basically.
All your apps wouldn't automatically go over to his device, any ones that you had and he wanted he would just go to the app store and instead of it showing the price in the wee box it will just say "install".
I got a big bar of Dairy Milk for my first communion.
Maybe I am in dreamland - but the Mrs and I share the one computer - but we have two seperate apple IDs. I have been able to upload apps that she has put on the computer and vice versa?
Shouldnt your apps also be on your itunes and he should be able to independently drop and drag to his iTouch?
Incidently I got a fiver and a kiss on the cheek from a wee girl in the class for my first communion while the parents took pictures. Went well with the patent shiny shoes and the leather tie, and I think if memory serves me right green trousers. :o
Yeah they are on my iTunes so I was gonna try to drag and drop but didn't know if they would copy.
The girlfriend is now talking about getting an iPhone too so no doubt she will be looking to steal my apps as well.
I don't think it's stealing, you can share a purchased song across five devices IIRC. Should be the same for an App