Problems? See this thread at archive.org.
i realized many people on this forum have an iphone/ipod touch. this guide, which i found on my old favourite forum, ipodtouchfans (where i used to be an active contributor), will solve almost any issues you find (including jailbreak related issues). they should all work on the iphone
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GENERAL FIXES: 5342
TIPS AND TRICKS: 5439
FREQUANTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 5812
5342 Easy Fixes
Generic Problems (CHECK THIS FIRST)
Here are some generic problems and answers you may have fixed in an Apple Support Document.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306418
How do I get my Wi-Fi to work?
Check Danls92's guide to make sure your DNS is the same and correct so you can connect to the internet. See it here. http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42331
Make sure your settings are configured correctly in Settings, that you have a wi-fi connection in the vicinity and that you have switched wi-fi on.
In addition, see the official Apple Support Document here. http://outgoing.ipodtouchfans.com/?...sZS5jb20vYXJ0aWNsZS5odG1sP2FydG51bT0zMDU3MTU~
When I import Photos from Vista, they're messed up. Help!
See this Apple Support Document on how to fix it.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306525
My music is still on my iPod but won't appear.
Try resetting all settings within the Settings application. If that fails to work, a restore is your only option.
My Icons have all disappeared. Can I make them appear again?
Sure, see my thread here for several methods on how to make your icons appear. http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38340
My computer won't recognize my iPod. HELP!!
If you have Mac OS X, check these Apple Support Documents
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306641
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60950
If you have Windows XP or Vista, check these Apple Support Documents
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306640
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93716
Various Error Codes/Restore Problems
The following error codes are likely because there is a problem with restoring. If you have a problem, first see the Apple Support Document on Restoring.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305797
Then see Apple's Errors 2, 6, 9, -18, -48, -50, 1002, 1011, 1601, 1602, 1603, 1604, 1608, 1609, 1611, 2003, 2004, -9808
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
If that is unable to help you, see the IPTF thread regarding this to post your experiences and to find solutions. http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/...ad.php?t=32977
If any of the above 3 threads are unable to help you, check the following Apple Support documents for Error codes for which one applies to you. If none of these are able to help you, start a new thread or use the search function.
Error -48
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306794
Error -18
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307006
Error 0xE8000001
http://discussions.apple.com/thread....06881&tstart=0
Error 0xE8000025
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305841
Error 1
http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/...901#post254901
Error 5
http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/...ad.php?t=34482
Error 6
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307120
Errors 1601 and 1602
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306084
Error 1603
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305868
Error 1604
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.?artnum=307007
To submit an error code and solution, please PM me. I know I do not have all the error codes, so any submissions are very welcome.
Installer/Jailbreak Related Issues
Help! My keyboard is freezing. Can I fix it?
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http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/...ad.php?t=48748
Help! It says BSD root: md0, major 2, minor 0!
See messageman3's guide here. http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43872
Help! Installer says Error: Package download failed: Timed Out!
http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/...ad.php?t=49136
http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/...ead.php?t=3997
Help! I get this message! Spamming AT, Waiting for a response
http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/...ad.php?t=45537
http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/...ad.php?t=45248
Your iPod Is Not Bricked
Help, I have the spinning circle of doom! Is my iPod bricked?
No, it's not. To get out of the spinning circle of doom simply delete the last thing you installed via SSH. If you can't use SSH, check the Applications section below for alternatives. Also try using a backup of your N45AP.plist
HELP!!! IT WON'T DO ANYTHING!!! I'M BRICKED!!!
No. You're not bricked. The only way that you would be bricked is that you ultimately failed in doing the Dual Boot, you entered a "death command" in Terminal, or you managed to screw up the bootloader. All of which are not easy to do unless you're trying to. The common user will never brick their iPod touch. A restore will fix any problem you have that has been related to jailbreak. If the issue is not fix, restore and take it to an Apple Store. It's their defect, not yours.
Okay great, how do I force restore?
See a113524c's and Zombie_Killer's guide here . Note that a force restore will wipe everything on your iPod, and should only be used as a last resort. http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2790
all credits to good old spoony!
please rep if i helped
EDIT: if you have any other problems, dont stress to PM me. i am very knowledgeable about ipod touches/iphones as i am quite the jailbreaker myself (applied badge green in 11 minutes!!)
EDIT2: compiled a bit on "tips and tricks for the ipod touch/iphone. they will help batt life and improve overall use!
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1. If you're scrolling through a long document/page in Safari - if you tap the bar at the top of your screen containing the time and battery, Safari will automatically scroll up to the top of the document/page and the show address bar.
2. Turn off WiFi and SSH (using Services from Installer) to save battery power when not in use.
3. Double clicking the home button in any application, or with the screen off will bring up the music controls.
4. Make sure to completely close apps when you are done with them to save battery power. This is accomplished by pressing and holding the home button for approximately five seconds. This boosts battery life big time if you run lots of different apps all the time.
5. Holding down letters on the keyboard will pop up the accents/symbols associated with those letters. Once it pops up, slide your finger over to the accent/symbol you like.
6. Whilst in Mail's inbox view, sliding your finger from left to right on a message the 'delete' button will appear. This also applies in the list view of the Videos application.
7. In Safari double tap to zoom in. You can also "pinch" (putting your thumb and index finger on the screen and pinching in and out) to zoom in Safari and in Pictures.
8. You can charge your iPod Touch from any powered USB port. Such as a computer, printer, media centre. The device does not have to have iTunes installed to provide power to your iPod Touch.
9. Need a spare cleaning cloth for your touch, or an extra cloth to rest your iPod touch on while at work or school? Just go to your local vision care store (or pharmacy) and get an eyeglass/sunglass "cleaning cloth". Cheap and works great!
10. When watching a video, tap to bring up the onscreen controls. When you are done watching a video make sure you press done so your progress will be saved.
11. If you want to set a picture as a permanent background (and not only in the "wake" screen) Set the picture as a background in settings or directly from the picture gallery then off the theme wallpaper in the SummerBoard settings.
12. When typing a lot of text in Safari turn it to horizontal view. The keyboard will be bigger and you can get a better grip of the Touch while typing with two thumbs.
13. When typing if you want to add something from the numbers keyboard just hold down the numbers and slide your finger to the number or symbol you want, and release. It will take you back to your letters keyboard. This way you dont have to tap numbers, tap your number, then tap numbers again to go back. This also applies for using the 'shift' key to apply capital letters.
14. When in Safari, if you are presented with a link, hold your finger over the link, and a bubble will appear showing the URL that the link is tied to.
15. In Safari since you can't open links in a new windows, you can open a new page, tap the bookmarks icon, tap the history folder and direct yourself to the last page you were just on and tap the link from there.
16. When listening to an audiobook, iTunes and your iPod create a new chapter list unrelated to the subject of the book. It's accessible using the same control used for viewing audio tracks (upper right of screen).
17. Make a spelling mistake? Press and hold the word you spelt wrong and a magnifying glass will appear. Slide your finger back and forwth to move the cursor.
18. When you're on a website that has a frame or an ****** with scrollbars in it, use two fingers on that frame to scroll that window and back to a single finger to scroll the whole page.
19. When typing, if you press the space bar twice after a word it will insert a period and another space.
20. If you wish to use the horizontal keyboard to chat on AIM, MSN, Yahoo, GTalk, ICQ, etc. Using Safari go to the site www.meebo.com and use it there.
Through using your iPod Touch you invariably pick up little tricks to get things done quicker, or make life easier. Or maybe a cool unknown feature.
EDIT: ok, ive compiled a thing called GENERAL IPOD TOUCH/IPHONE Q and A
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Here are some questions that have been answered many times about various things:
Many of these are asked so many times, by not so smart people, no offense.
Q: Is it OK to charge my iPod all the time? Won't it destroy the battery?
A: It's absolutely fine. Actually, it's good for it. Draining your battery completely damages it, thus shortening its life. Unlike NiCd's and NiMH's, you should charge it often and early. And if you are going to store your iPod for a long time without use, get it to about 80% charge and put it in your fridge. This preserves the battery. Actually, you should do this with all batteries. Just don't freeze it, that destroys it. Read on WikiPedia for more info about Li-Ion's.
Q: When I jailbreak, can I get WiFi anywhere? Like the iPhone?
A: No. WiFi has a range of usually a maximum of 1000 feet, with a special antenna. You must have a wireless router to use it. And besides, the iPhone can't get WiFi everywhere, only near an Access Point. Again: WikiPedia
Q: Is jailbreaking illegal? Does it void the warranty?
A: No, Apple just doesn't like it. However, putting the iPhone apps on it, along with ROMs is illegal. No, it does not void your warranty. (according to Chriswells1993) As long as you restore it before you return it for whatever reason you need to, your warranty will still be upheld.
Q: My iPod crashed! What do I do?
A: First, try holding down the home button for a few seconds. If nothing happens, force restart by holding down the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons for a few seconds. If that fails, force restore. But not before restarting it. Remember, the iPod touch cannot be bricked.
Q: Is there Flash for the iPod touch?
A: No. Flash requires a fast CPU, faster than the 412Mhz the N45AP provides (on Windows). Maybe, if Apple figures out how to make flash extremely light and fast on a slow CPU, then maybe. And I know the Nokia tablet has a custom flash program written for it, and it alone, it is light, and made to work on a slower CPU. Maybe, just maybe, Apple will write flash for the iPod touch. But as of right now, there is no flash for the iPod.
Q: What about Java?
A: See above. Although, it has been made run on mobile phones with really slow CPU's, but it is a very crippled version without all of the features as a PC. And no, Java is not the same as JavaScript.
Q: What if I mess up jailbreaking? Bricked my iPod?
A: Restore. Period. Do NOT send it back to Apple, they will know you jailbroke it and will not give you a replacement. And you didn't brick it.
Q: Does it have Bluetooth?
A: No. And nobody will ever find it either, it's just not there. Suck it up and move on. Although it would be cool.
Q: What about EDGE?
A: See above. It's not a cell phone.
Q: How can I jailbreak without a computer?
A: Go to jailbreakme.com or slovix.com/touchfree
Q: Why aren't there movies on Mobile iTunes?
A: Because it would take forever to download it. Huge files, most of them are half a gig. And why would you want to anyways? It has YouTube!
If you ever encounter problems with your iPod, just force restore. And if that doesn't help after the third time of doing it, send it to me and I'll fix it for you. And if I say it's totally done for, then you can send it to Apple. Which won't happen.
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Thanks for all the links, qaz333! The forum can be slow at times, so there's no need to fret over a lack of responses!
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Ultimate Guide for iPod Touches/iPhones
Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by plasma., Aug 5, 2008.
