Tag Archives: iPhone3GS

Making iPhone ringtones

It’s easy to make a ringtone. Open iTunes. Add the sound file you want to use to your Library if you haven’t already done so. It should be 30 seconds or shorter. Open up iTunes Preferences, then click General, then … Continue reading

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iOS 5 jailbreak compatibility sheet

Here’s the list of what does and doesn’t work under jailbroken iOS 5.0.1 :-

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No Identifying Data Fetched error in redsn0w during iOS 5 jailbreak

The problem arises if redsn0w can’t access Apple’s server to get the appropriate IPSW. The solution? Simply specify the IPSW for redsn0w after you’ve downloaded it (from Apple or your favourite uber-reliable jailbreaky site). Of course, make sure (duh!) to … Continue reading

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Bootrom: how to tell

Put iPhone into DFU mode. (Instructions here.) Mac From the Mac desktop open System Profiler: Apple icon at top left –> About This Mac –> More Info Within the System Profiler, navigate to Hardware –> USB in the left menu. … Continue reading

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How to rotate an iPhone3GS video in QuickTime Pro

In Quicktime Pro, point your mouse at the “Windows” menu at the top of Quicktime Player and select “Show Movie Properties.” At the top of the Movie Properties window, there will be a list with three items. Select “Video Track.” … Continue reading

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Short iPhone charging cable

cute! and lighter weight for carrying

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BTstack Keyboard on Cydia

Did you know that jailbreak coders have now created a bluetooth stack that permits communication with a number of BT wireless keyboards, including the Apple ones? BTstack Keyboard costs $5 on Cydia. Well worth it, for my money. I wonder: … Continue reading

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ZOMG – TWiT mobile

Man, this is sweet-as!! TWiT on my iPhone!

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Clouds and classes

I keep being super-glad that I bought an iPhone 3GS… it’s an extremely capable device and has multiple uses in my professional life. A few days ago, when my MacBook Air laptop was having a wee panic at the start … Continue reading

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Xpandr is what TextExpander for iPhone should have been

One Cydia app I added in the past week or so which is completely awesome is Xpandr. This little gem is what TextExpander on iPhone should’ve been! It expands macros – in any app – reliably and without fuss, bother … Continue reading

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