Credits to 'davidgary73' for his original 'iPhone for Dummies' thread on which this guide is based on.

Updated: 2nd September 2009 [davidgary73]

Welcome!

This guide has been made to provide you with all the commonly sought after information you need to know about operating your iPhone in Malaysia. Solutions are constantly updated to reflect the ongoing developments of the iPhone and topics cover mostly the total beginner to intermediary level of users.

Click on the post links in red below to jump to specific post:

Section 'A' : An Introduction To Your Phone:
Section 'B' : Customise & Localising Your iPhone:
Section 'C' : Intermediary To Advanced Tweaks:
Section 'D' : Troubleshooting Common Problems:
Section 'E' : Accesories and Useful Links
Section F: Common Asked Questions:
Section G: iPhone 3GS
Section H: iPhone Software 3.0
Section I: iPhone 3GS Common Asked Questions
Section 'J' : MMS :
Section 'K' : Tethering :

For Tips n Tricks (TNT) on iPhone, please refer to this thread: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1000739

Whenever possible, we also advise that you perform a Google or a forum search on the topic of interest that you are looking for should this guide not be sufficient to tackle your problems. This is to avoid creating a messy clutter of new individual threads which can ruin other forumer's user experience. You should also be aware that most of the solutions below include a link to relevant threads where you can engage in further discussion on the particular topic.

If all fails and you truly think you have an unique problem, feel free to post up a new thread (with a clear title to help improve search results) or give a shout out to the regulars in the iPhone Club pinned thread following the recommended question template. In line with keeping the discussions where it is supposed to be, this thread will be locked to avoid spam and irrelevant chatter.

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iPhone Software 3.0


Please proceed to this link for full features of iPhone 3.0: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/868281/+7

iPhone 3.0 Downloads *Only iTunes 8.2 or later supports iPhone 3.0
*do not unzip the firmware. Remove the .zip extension. Your firmware should ends with .ipsw extension

iPhone 2G 3.0 Fimrware - Download

iPhone 3G 3.0 Firmware - Download

iPhone 3GS 3.0 Firmware [ Only for iPhone 3GS ] - Download

Bootloader Image 3.9BL and 4.6BL (For 2G iPhone Only)

Current Modem Firmware: 04.26.08


iPhone 3.0.1 Download [Fix SMS vulnerability only]

iPhone 2G 3.0.1 Fimrware - Download

iPhone 3G 3.0.1 Firmware - Download

iPhone 3GS 3.0.1 Firmware [ Only for iPhone 3GS ] - Download

Bootloader Image 3.9BL and 4.6BL (For 2G iPhone Only)

Current Modem Firmware: 04.26.08


iPhone 3.1 Download

iPhone 2G 3.1 Fimrware - Download

iPhone 3G 3.1 Firmware - Download

iPhone 3GS 3.1 Firmware [ Only for iPhone 3GS ] - Download

Bootloader Image 3.9BL and 4.6BL (For 2G iPhone Only)

Current Modem Firmware: 5.10.01


iPhone 3.1.2 Download

iPhone 2G 3.1.2 Fimrware - Download

iPhone 3G 3.1.2 Firmware - Download

iPhone 3GS 3.1.2 Firmware [ Only for iPhone 3GS ] - Download

Bootloader Image 3.9BL and 4.6BL (For 2G iPhone Only)

Current Modem Firmware: --

This update contains bug fixes and improvements, including the following:
- Resolves sporadic issue that may cause iPhone to not wake from sleep
- Resolves intermittent issue that may interrupt cellular network services until restart
- Fixes bug that could cause occasional crash during video streaming

*Hold shift and click restore for Windows users and select the firmware. Hold Alt/Option and click Restore for Mac users and select the firmware. (Do a full backup before you proceed).

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For General questions like what's firmware, EDGE,..please refer to this post.

Your co-operation in making the iPhone forums a better place is highly appreciated.

Cheers!

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Oct 9 2009, 10:52 AM

Section 'A' : An Introduction To Your Phone:

You finally bought yourself the iPhone and now have it in your hands. What do you do now? This introduction section is for the complete newbie. As you should have realised by now, your iPhone is a very technical phone. In order to maximise its full potential, you will need to find out specifically what phone it is that you have purchased as well as to set up a few basic things first.



What To Do After Purchasing The iPhone?

1. Read The Manual!
Download iPhone User Guide Manual(right click to download): iPhone_User_Guide.pdf

Get to Know Your Phone's Basic Functions & Features. As technical as it is, your iPhone does not come with a physical manual. Instead, Apple has opted to provide you with a host of information online. Not many owners are aware of this and therefore common questions like the following are always being asked:

The detailed answers to these questions and on other basic functions/features/specifications of your phone are available at Apple site:

3G iPhone and 3GS iPhone Comparison
iPhone 3GS Guide Tour (Must Watch)
iPhone 3GS How To (Must Read)
iPhone 3GS Tech Specs
iPhone Software Updates
iTunes Apple Keynotes PodCast


2. Set Up An iTunes Account. How?
A: Regardless of whether you are on the Mac or PC, you should have the latest version of iTunes installed ( http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ ). You will need this program to activate your iPhone and to set up your iTunes Account so that you can buy/download more games/applications/songs/videos/etc which you can add to your phone.

Although it is possible to set up a Malaysian iTunes Account, it is highly recommended that you open a US iTunes Account instead. The US iTunes Store has no limits to what content you can access compared to other localised versions of the store.

Q: How to sign up?
A: Download the PDF guide from one of the following links to find out how to open a US iTunes Account for free: (credit: friends)
( Download Link 1 )
( Download Link 2 )
( Download Link 3 [ English and Chinese ] )

Q: Can i have a few iTunes account and sign up for free?
A: Yes you can create as many as you like. We recommend that you setup a M'sia and a US iTunes account. You can switch/login different iTunes account via Settings > Store in your iPhone or sign in with your desktop/laptop computer but only one account at a time.

Q: Can i make purchase in US iTunes account with M'sia Credit Card?
A: You will not be able to make purchases from the US iTunes Store with a Malaysian credit card. The solution to this is to get the iTunes Gift Cards which you can use to redeem for store credit. You can buy these gift cards locally by looking for sellers in the Garage Sales section. (To redeem: iTunes Program>iTunes Store>Quick Links>Redeem)

Q: Can i use M'sia Credit Card to purchase Applications?
A: Yes you can and only valid for M'sia AppStore.

Q: M'sia AppStore sells in Ringgit or US currency? Any handling fee for international transactions using M'sia CC?
A: All transaction will be done in US currency and your respective CC provider/bank will impose a 1% charge on top of that amount paid.

Application price: $0.99 = around RM3.70
Total amount paid with 1% transaction fee using M'sia CC = RM3.74
* For more enquiries, please refer to this thread: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/998251


3. Activate & Register Your iPhone
Q: Why do you need to activate your iPhone? (credit: frozzbyte)
A: Activating your iPhone is the process of enabling the phone from an unactivated state. When unactivated, you can only access emergency call functions. This state is not the same as a SIM-lock state.

Activation is needed for the phone to verify that a valid SIM card is being used. You will need to do this activation irregardless of whether you bought a locked/unlocked version of the phone. You might ask "Why do we still need to verify the SIM if the iPhone is already unlocked and can accept any SIM?". There is no simple answer, just that the iPhone needs to go through this process, locked or unlocked.

The process of activation is different for locked/unlocked units. If you haven't already determined whether you have a locked/unlocked iPhone, you are urged to visit the "iPhone Buying Guide" as it is very important to personally confirm and double confirm the type of phone you have before proceeding to the software aspects. Do not simply rely on what the seller of the phone told you.

Now if you've done that, insert your SIM card into your iPhone and lets activate your baby.

Unlocked iPhone (Maxis, Australia, Singtel etc) :
1) Connect the iPhone to your Mac/PC using the cable provided.
2) iTunes should automatically launch once your iPhone has been detected/recognised. To be safe, have it open beforehand.
3) Activation should then proceed automatically. Just follow the on screen instructions.
4) iTunes will verify once again that your iPhone is indeed unlocked.
5) Register your iPhone by linking it to an iTunes account. Again, follow the on screen instructions.
6) Jailbreaking after this is optional in order to use certain 3rd party applications. Read more about it here.

Locked iPhone (US, UK etc)
1) You have no option but to "unlock + jailbreak" your phone first. Find out how to do all this here.
2) Steps 1,2,4,5 of the Unlocked iPhone activation method is applied.


4. Upgrading Firmware(FW)
Q: What is firmware?
A:The firmware is the operating system installed on the iPhone. Apple releases firmware upgrades for your iPhone to reflect new software improvements from time to time. To date, released firmware versions include 1.0.2, 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.4, 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.2.1, 3.0, 3.0.1, 3.1 and 3.1.2.

Q: How to upgrade firmware?
A: Firmware updates are done via iTunes. Every time you connect your iPhone to iTunes, a check for updates is done automatically as a default setting. You will be prompted to install if there is new firmware available. You are recommended to ignore this and to turn off automatic updates (in the prompt pop-up). It is recommended instead that you do your research first on the new firmware and when you are certain you want to update the firmware, you can do so manually in iTunes by clicking on the "Check for Updates" button.

Q: What happens if i upgrade from previous firmware?
A: Note that every time you do a firmware upgrade, any settings or preferences on your iPhone will be wiped out and can be restored to the state you want so long as you do a backup before the upgrade. iTunes will automatically prompt you to do the backup. Syncing your iPhone after the firmware upgrade. Backup will restore all your applications/saved game data that are wiped out during the upgrade process.

Q: Do i have pay for my applications again after i upgrade or restore my iPhone?
A: Do not worry about having to pay again for applications already purchased from the iTunes Store as purchases made are a one off process (lifetime). If your application does not show under the iTunes Library (or does not appear after a sync) for any reason after firmware upgrades, simply reselect your application from the AppStore, click buy, type in your password and it will re-download for free.

Q: What should i do if i have jailbreak my iPhone?
A: Those who have jailbroken units and jailbroken applications on the other hand should be aware that after a firmware upgrade, all jailbroken states will be wiped out which means you will have to redo the jailbreak process and manually reinstall jailbreak applications. You can do some reading up on any new firmwares in relation to jailbroken/locked units at this thread.


5. 3G/3GS iPhone Warranty
A: Claim warranty from the country that you bought the 3G iPhone from if there's defect or hardware related issues. Online Service Assistance Warranty Check: https://selfsolve.apple.com/GetWarranty.do

*For those who have jailbreak your 3G/3GS iPhone(Maxis, Singtel etc), warranty will be void. Do an Restore to default settings before sending back for warranty.
Q: Will there ba any trace of jailbreak? How to restore?
A1: NO..there will be no trace of jailbreak files.
A2: Follow the guide here to Restore your phone. http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/868281/+4 [4. How to restore iPhone as New?]


6. Encrypt your iPhone Backup (credit: nokia2003)
A: Select “Encrypt iPhone backup” if you want to encrypt the information stored on your computer when iTunes makes a backup. Encrypted backups are indicated by a padlock icon, and a password is required to restore the information to iPhone.



In the iTunes Summary screen, select "Encrypt iPhone backup" if you want to encrypt the information stored on your computer when iTunes makes a backup. Encrypted backups are indicated by a padlock icon (as visible below in the Deleting a Backup section), and a password is required to restore the information to iPhone. You may want to write down the password for your backup and store it in a safe place. If you use a Mac, when you set a password you can select to store the password in the keychain.

Warning: If you encrypt an iPhone backup in iTunes and then forget your password, you will not be able to restore from backup and your data will be unrecoverable. If you forget the password you can continue to do backups and use the device, however you will not be able to restore the encrypted backup to any device without the password. You do not need to enter the password for your backup each time you back up or sync.

If you cannot remember the password and want to start again, you will have to do a full software restore and when prompted by iTunes to select the backup to restore from, choose "Set up as a new device".


7. Find My iPhone with MobileMe [Need to subscribe]
A: MobileMe helps you find your lost iPhone.
Sometimes it’s your keys. Other times it’s your glasses. Misplacing things happens all the time. Now, if you misplace your iPhone, Find My iPhone can help you find it.

Link: http://www.apple.com/mobileme/whats-new/

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Congratulations! Now you have covered the basics of your iPhone, you can read on below to learn more about how to optimise your phone settings to suit the Malaysian user, overcome certain limitations of the iPhone and some more advanced stuff.

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Oct 19 2009, 11:00 AM

Section 'B' : Customise & Localising Your iPhone:

This section will share with you the most common general tweaks that Malaysian iPhone users will usually want to apply. These include tweaks to localise your iPhone to suit the local networks and environment. Your Malaysian iPhone experience will be greatly enhanced after going through this.

Any of the following topics which are explicitly marked "JB" are tweaks which can only be done on jailbroken units.

1. Name your iPhone.
A: In iTunes, under Devices, double click your iPhone and enter your custom name.


2. How to import Existing SIM Contacts and add contact picture?
Q: Have a lot of existing contacts stored in your SIM?
A: No worries. Copy all your contacts in your previous phone to your simcard. You can easily import them into your iPhone. In your iPhone, go to (Settings> Mail,Contacts,Calender> Import SIM Contacts)

Q: Can i save my contacts to Sim?
A: No you can't. There's no available function to export contacts to the simcard.

Q: Can sync contacts with OutLook?
A: Refer to this thread.

Q:How to Backup Contacts with iTunes?
A: Here is how to back up your iPhone contacts on a Pc/Mac.
- Open i-tunes on your computer that you sync it to
- Plug in your phone to the computer
- open "Address book" window's address book program. Kinda lame, but it works. Its under start-programs-accessories
- Back to iTunes, click on the phone icon on the left
- Click on the Info, and under "Contacts" (the first one) check "sync contacts from" and then pick "Windows address book" and "AddressBook" for Mac from the drop down menu
- Click all contacts
- Then at the bottom right of iTunes, click "Sync" It will ask you if you want to merge or replace. Make sure you select "MERGE" or it will delete your contacts on the phone.

Thats it, check your Windows Address Book or Mac AddressBook and everything should be there. All the numbers and emails that you have put so much time into adding to your phone. Pretty nice. So, from now on, if you add contacts to the phone it will back up to the Computer and the Computer's Address book (if changed) adds new contacts. Hope this helps.

Q: How to place contact pictures to Caller ID (small caller id picture as per Apple site)?
A: To have the small top right corner caller id as per the Apple site, use Addressbook for Mac ( http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2486 ) and Outlook for Windows ( http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/...0137791033.aspx ) to place the contact pictures. Sync your iPhone with iTunes.


3. Add Your Carrier's Voicemail
To add your carrier's voicemail via a single dial tap to the "Voicemail" button on your iPhone: (credits: stringfellow)
1) First get your carrier's voicemail number. (DiGi=121, Maxis=121, Celcom=1313 or call up your carrier's customer service to find out)
2) Tap on the 'Phone' button in your iPhone.
3) Tap on the 'Keypad' tab.
4) You need to then add the following code: ( *5005*86*xxx# ). Here xxx would be your voicemail number.
5) After entering the code, tap 'Call'.
6) This results in the code being set.
7) Thats all, tap on the voicemail button and it should automatically call your usual voicemail service.


4. Custom Malaysian Telco Carrier Graphic Logos and 3G, MMS, Tethering Settings
Q: How to configure my 3G, MMS and Tethering settings?
A: Something fun for Malaysian users. You can add custom telco carrier graphic logos on your iPhone with 3G, MMS, tethering settings preconfigured by following the instructions at this thread. (credits: hskoon).


5. Maxis 3G Settings, Celcom 3G Settings, Celcom GPRS, DIGI GPRS and EDGE
Q: What is the settings for 3G and how to enable Cellular Data Network which is not available in my iPhone?
A: Go to Settings - General - Network - 3G and toggle your 3G ON. Place the settings in Cellular Data Network.
If you can't see the Cellular Data Network column, refer to this thread to enable the Cellular Data Network.




6. Forward SMS and Email
Q: Can iPhone forward SMS and email?
A: iPhone 3.0 has the ablility to copy/paste/forward text features.

Q: Is there a SMS Report Confirmation?
A: You can use the proposed SMS Report Confirmation Tip below.
If you're using Maxis enter: *N#<space>your message
If you're using Celcom enter: *n#<space>your message
Not available for DIGI and UMoblie users.
**Start at the beginning of your sms. Recipients won't see the *N#

*For Jailbreak iPhone, use iPhoneDelivery (sms report delivery)[credit: harmeet15]
1) Add repo via Cydia: http://iphonedelivery.advinux.com/cydia/
2) Go to Setting > Messages and Toggle ON


7. Adding MMS Functionality
Q: How To add MMS fuction?
A: For 3G/3GS iPhones, iPhone 3.0 has MMS capability. Carrier settings needed to enable MMS. More info here.

For those with 2G iPhones, you can download the SwirlyMMS app via Cydia. The catch is that it is a shareware trial but you can go ahead and purchase the full version for USD 14.95. Very worth it if you are an MMS junkie.
Note: SwirlyMMS uses EDGE connection. Link: http://www.swirlyspace.com/
Second option is to download ActivateMMS2G via Cydia to enable your MMS function. Refer to this thread for more info.
For MMS Settings, refer to this thread.: (credit: nokia2003)


8. Turn OFF Keyboard 'Auto Correction'
Q:The Keyboard 'Auto Correction' can get pretty annoying at times. Can i turn it off?
A: In your iPhone, go to Settings> General> Keyboard> Auto-Correction. Toggle it OFF.


9. International Keyboard
Q: How to enable different languages in the iPhone?
A: Your iPhone provides keyboards in multiple languages such as Chinese Handwriting, Japanese etc. You can change the language for your keyboard or make two or more keyboards available at the same time:

1) On your iPhone, go to (Settings> General> International> Keyboards) and turn on the keyboards you want.
2) If more than one keyboard is turned on, simply tap on the icon on your keyboard to switch between the keyboards when you're typing. When you tap the symbol, the names of the newly active keyboard appears briefly.


10. Custom Ringtones & SMS Tones
Q: How to create my custom ringtones?
A: Creating your own custom ringtones is fairly straightforward with the availability of automated programs.

For Windows:
- iRinger: ( http://www.iringer.net/ ) < Highly Recommended
- Audiko: ( http://www.audiko.net/ )
- Nakko: ( http://www.nakko.com/ )
- iPhone Ringtone Converter: ( http://www.dvdtoiphone.net/iphone-ringtone-converter.html )

For Mac:
- iToner: http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/itoner/ $15.00 (Highly Recommended)
- Garageband: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1358

Q: How to create custom ringtones? [This can only be available for jailbreak iPhones] | JB
A: Creating Custom SMS Tones on the other hand is fairly more technical and can only be done on jailbroken phones. It involves the following steps:
1) Create a tone you want in QuickTime or with any audio software. It has to be an aif file.
2) Rename the file to 'sms-received1.caf' (which is the file you might want to back up by the way as it is the original ringtone)
3) You can create multiple tones. Just rename correspondingly as sms-received2.caf, sms-received3.caf and so on.
4) Using a directory browser such as DiskAid, browse to ( System/Library/Audio/UISounds )
5) Place your new files in this directory.
6) Reboot your phone and you will have your new sms tones.

2. Create ringtone via iTunes, the video is [ Here ] [by friends]

3. An alternative way of doing this is through Winterboard which you can view at this thread. It is item #7, Advance Guide.


11. Transferring Video Files To The iPhone
Q: How and what software to use?
A: Please refer to this thread: Your One Stop iTunes Troubleshooting Centre


12. Transferring Songs To iPhone and Transfering Pictures
Q: How to transfer mp3's and pictures to my iPhone?
A: Please refer to this thread: Your One Stop iTunes Troubleshooting Centre


13. Instant Messenger (iTunes AppStore)
Q: Any applications like MSN or Yahoo Messenger for iPhone?
A: You can get this applications from iTunes AppStore for free or purchase.
1) Beejive (Purchase) (highly recommended)
2) Fring (Free)
3) Xumii (Free)
4) IM+ (Purchase)
5) Nimbuzz (Free)
6) Skype (Free)
7) Agile Messenger (Purchase)
8) Yahoo Messenger (Free)
9) eBuddy (Free)


14. Video Capture | JB
Q: Is there any video recorder software for iPhone?
A: There are various software in AppStore but it's not recommended as the recording quality is not worth mentioning. You can download Cycorder via Cydia if you're iPhone is jailbroken plus Cycorder is free.


15. Enable Push Notification Service
Q: I don't have Push Notification column in my iPhone? Why and how to enable it?
A: Please refer to these links @ http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3576 and http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1020761/+955


16. Auto Correction
Q: How to enable auto Correction or disable it?
A: Please read the iPhone User Guide pdf Manual. Settings->General->Keyboard->Auto-correction ON.


17. Syncing Notes
Q: How to sync notes?
A: You can set up iTunes to automatically sync your notes with email applications such as Mac OS X Mail and Microsoft Outlook (requires Mac OS X version 10.5.7 on a Mac).


18. View/Edit Microsoft Office Words, Excel
Q: It's there any application from iTunes Appstore to view/edit Words or Excel?
A: Please refer to this thread: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/943002


19. Emoji - Emoticons
Please refer to this post.

Step 1 : Download [ Spell Number (Free) ] from App Store

Step 2 : Run the app, then key in 91929394.59

Step 3 : Press HOME button to exit the app

Step 4 : Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > International Keyboards > Japanese

Step 5 : Turn ON [ Emoji ] and viola ! [by friends]

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This post has been edited by davidgary73: Oct 26 2009, 02:21 AM

Section 'C' : Intermediary To Advanced Tweaks:

These are slightly higher level tweaks compared to those found in Section B. You can really choose to live with or without these tweaks but even if you just skim through this part, at least you know what is possible for your iPhone.

Before getting into the following, note that certain tweaks will require you to access and modify the internal files of your iPhone. To do this, you will need an iPhone directory browser which you can download a trail version of DiskAid ( get it here ) will be used to illustrate most of the points here as it is supported on both Mac and PC but you may opt to look for other directory browsers such as iFunBox (Windows Only).

Any of the following topics which are explicitly marked "JB" are tweaks which can only be done on jailbroken units.

Jailbreak thread: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/984406


1. FileManager | JB
Q: Does iPhone have File Manager softwares?
A: Yes there is. This is only applicable for jailbreak iPhones only. Some recommendation of File Managers below:

Mac
1) DiskAid 3.0 - Mac and Windows (USD 9.90) http://www.digidna.net/diskaid/
2) Cyberduck for SSH: http://cyberduck.ch/
3) PhoneView: http://ecamm.com/mac/phoneview/
4) Fugu: http://rsug.itd.umich.edu/software/fugu/fi...2.0-English.dmg

Windows
1) iPhoneBrowser - http://iphonebrowser.googlecode.com/files/...rowser.1.91.exe
2) i-funbox - http://i-funbox.com/download/ifunbox_en.zip
3) iPhone Tunnel Suite - http://iphone-tunnel-suite.software.informer.com/download/
Since the released of Firmware 3.0, the inability to connect to SSH using the USB cable with iPhone Tunnel Suite. To solve this issue, follow these simple steps:
1. Make sure you install OpenSSH via Cydia .
2. iTunes 8.2 installed.
3. Copy iTunesMobileDevice.dll from C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\. Make a backup copy before you do anything.
4. Now go to C:\Program Files\iPhone Tunnel Suite 2.7 BETA\iTunnel\ and paste the file "iTunesMobileDevice.dll".
5. Done. You're able to SSH using USB. [credit: ispazio]


2. SSH | JB
Q: What is SSH?
A: Read SSH FAQ

Q: How to SSH Into Your iPhone Using WinSCP (Windows)
A: Refer to this Link

Q: Using SSH/WinSCP without WIFI | JB
A: Use iPhone Tunnel Suite 2.7 if you have not Wifi connection. Refer to this thread.
Download: iPhone Tunnel Suite 2.7


3. Cydia | JB
Q: What is Cydia?
A: Cydia is a server like AppStore and it provides applications that's not on Apples AppStore for free/trial plus you can totally customize your iPhone/iPod Touch with Winterboard, turning it into your own unique looking device. For more info, refer to this link.


4. Theming/Customising Your iPhone With Winterboard | JB
Q: What is WinterBoard?
Winterboard is a software that allows you to customise the looks of your iPhone from wallpaper, icons, adding weather widgets, change fonts etc. More info and instructions available here.


5. Manual Backup Crucial Internal Files [JB and non JB]
Q: How to manually backup contacts , SMS, Calender, Notes etc?
A: You can backup your iPhone data by using iTunes [Backup] or you can manually backup following the guide.
Backup Location
a) Contacts- var/mobile/Library/AddressBook/AddressBook.sqlitedb (contain the numbers) and AddressBookImages.sqlitedb (contain the contact pics)
b) SMS - var/Mobile/Library/SMS/SMS.db
c) Calender - var/mobile/Library/Calendar/Calendar.sqlitedb
d) Notes - var/mobile/Library/Notes/Notes.db
e) Maps - var/mobile/Library/Maps (Bookmarks.plist, History.plist and Route.plist)
f) Winterboard - /Library/Themes.
*For those who have uploaded your backup data files to the folders below and encounter errors:
Please set all files permission to 777 or 755.

Mac Backup Utilities
iPhone Backup Extractor (works with iTunes 8.2 and iPhone OS 3.0 or lower) - This application converts the iPhone / iPod Touch backups that are created by iTunes into readily usable Mac OS X files. It is designed to run on Mac OS X Leopard only.

Download: iPhone Backup Extractor
Link: http://supercrazyawesome.com/
How to Extract Your iPhone Backups (Mac): How to Extract Your iPhone Backups

Windows iPhone Back Utility (confirmed working with 3.0 by setoyo)
What it's all about?
This small app lets you backup most used stuff on the iPhone: contacts, SMS history, calendar, call history and a lot (lot) more! Icon Backups will be saved to My Documents / iPhone Backup folder, and each backup in it's own folder named with the date and time of the backup. Restoring the backup is even simpler, only one button to press, and after the process is done, everything will be restored to your iPhone!
Requirements:
- Windows XP, Vista or 7
- Microsoft. NET Framework 3.5
- Approximately 5 Megabytes of disk storage (and at least 500 Megabytes for the backup itself, even more if you have lots of pictures on your iPhone)

To download the software: http://inforall.net/uploads/IBU/iphone_backup_utility.zip

Guide: [credit: setoyo]
1. The Simplest backup utility out there.
2. In Ur Iphone, Just Go to SETTING --> Wifi --> Choose Ur Wifi (Press on blue arrow)--> Look at IP address
3. Type it back in the utility... (Just like that)
4. The BackUp! (U name it, what folder u wanna backup!)
5. Finish backup, Explore the backup folder in your document!


6. How to backup 3rd party apps from Cydia? | JB
Q: Is there a software to backup applications installed with Cydia?
A: Yes. Download aptbackup and select backup. Backup your applications by syncing via iTunes. After your have jailbreak, redownload aptbackup and select restore. This will automatically download and install all the applications previously used from Cydia. Follow the guide on how to use Aptbackup below:

1. Install Aptbackup from Cydia
2. Launch Aptbackup and hit backup.
3. Sync your iPhone. (DO NOT resync again or else the file will not be there or you will have to reopen aptbackup and backup again.)
4. Restore your phone and rejailbreak.
5. Reinstall aptbackup from Cydia.
6. Run the app and hit restore. (if you did it correctly it will start downloading all the previously installed apps. It will take a few minutes and finally reboots your iPhone when it's done.)
**You may need to install some applications if aptbackup did not fully restore back the applications installed previously.


7. Sharing 3G Connection With Your Laptop via Wi-Fi
Q: Can i share my 3G connection with my Laptop?
A: Indeed you can. iPhone 3.0 allows you to tether(share 3G connection) to your laptop. More info here
Read this thread too for more info: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/831923


8. View + Create Offline Maps | JB
Q: Is there a OfflineMap for iPhone?
A: Refer to this thread: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/857684


9. iBlueTooth | JB
Q: What is iBlutooth?
A: iBluetooth is an iPhone application to send contacts, images and files via bluetooth. Download iBlueTooth via Cydia. [Compatible with iPhone 3.0]
More info: http://www.medevil.net/


10. Organize Your iPhone Apps Using Movement (Mac) | JB
Link: How to Organize Your iPhone Apps Using Movement


11. How to Use Your iPhone as a USB Drive(Mac) | JB
Link: How to Use Your iPhone as a USB Drive




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Section 'D' : Troubleshooting Common Problems:

Information in this section is provided to equip you with solutions to common questions and other extra knowledge in order for you to self troubleshoot your iPhone problems. If you find yourself stuck here, feel free to post up a new thread (with a clear title to help improve search results) or better yet give your question a shout out in the iPhone Club pinned thread following the recommended question template: (credit: potion & friends)

iPhone Generation :
Locked/Unlocked (or Part Number) :
Current Firmware :
iTunes Version :
Computer Platform :
Jailbreaking software :
Problem Encountered :
Steps Had Taken (list down) :
Problem Screenshot (if any) :
Other Info / Remark :

You can also contact the service providers on item #1 & #2 below for either iPhone software or hardware related problems.


1. iPhone SOFTWARE Service Provider
Q: Any jailbreak service avaialble by forumers?
A: For issues related to software and jailbreak, contact '=Hanxz=' who runs the 'iPhone Community Service Centre' thread here in LYN which you can also visit for more information.


2. iPhone HARDWARE Service Provider
Q: I have hardware problems with my iPhone. Who to contact?
A: For issues related to hardware like iPhone USB cable, Screen replacement, Batteries, iPhone earphones, Sim holder replacement, iPhone repairing, TurboSim or GeveySim etc, refer to the hardware service providers below. They are selling a variety of iPhone hardware accessories such as iPhone case opening tool, etc.

a) Contact 'crxr' via PM or contact him at his number: +6 012-2020264.
b) Contact 'chinamobile' via PM or contact him at his number: +60178798006
- chinamobile will be providing a hardware mod unlock service for Locked 3G iPhone units. For those who are interested, please check his thread @ http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1002759

Take note: *You're responsible towards your own decisions using any iPhone Service Provider and hence LYN will not take responsibility towards any damages, fail functions etc occurs in the future. Your iPhone, your call.


3. Phone Credit Flying Out The Window? Turn 'OFF' EDGE
Q: How to turn OFF EDGE?
A1: For non jailbreak iPhones, the easiest way to enable Celular Data Network Column is to use ipcc file @ http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/752226. If you cant see the ipcc file via iTunes, enabled Carrier Bundle Support in iTunes 8.2.
A2: For jailbroken iPhone users, you can download 'SBSettings' via Cydia to disable EDGE. You can also easily toggle On/Off for WiFi, SSH, 3G, etc. Take Note: *SBSettings has no icons. To launch SBSettings, slide your finger at the statusbar where your time/carrier is located. This will launch the program.

Even with SBSettings, EDGE is not completely disable. You need to access the Cellular Data Network column. If you dont see the Cellular Data Network, use the ipcc file from http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/752226 to enable it. If you can't see the ipcc file via iTunes, enabled Carrier Bundle Support in iTunes 8.2.

To disable EDGE, place gibberish words to completely disable EDGE connection like below:
APN: iPhone
Username: iPhone
Password: iPhone

A3: http://iphonenodata.com/

A4: http://unlockit.co.nz/


4. How to restore iPhone as New?
Q: How to do it?
A: Download the firmware to your desktop/laptop. Firmware download link.
Launch iTunes. Hold Shift and click restore for Windows users and select the firmware. Hold Alt/Option button and click Restore for Mac users and select the firmware. iTunes will prompt you to either set the iPhone as new or use your backup. Select iPhone as New.
Note: All data like sms, emails etc will be erased.


5. iPhone Stuck At Boot Logo (credit: nokia2003)
Q: I'm stuck at Boot Logo. How to solve?
A: For those of you who have who accidentally click or did a "Reset All Settings" or "Erase All Content and Settings" or stuck at boot logo for a long peroid of time, please refer to the steps below to restore your iPhone: *Please download the firmware to your desktop before you proceed.

1. Make sure the iPhone is not connected to the computer.
2. Close the iTunes application and re-open it again.
3. Plug the usb bit to the computer
4. Hold the "home" button of the iphone
5. Now plug the dock connector bit to your iphone (without letting go the home button)
6. Await for further instructions on the screen and then release the "home" button.
7. Hold shift and click restore for Windows users and select the firmware. Hold Alt/Option button and click Restore for Mac users and select the firmware.
*For 2G iPhone, after restoring your firmware, you need to jailbreak and unlock using Pwnagetool or Quickpwn to have a full function phone.
*For unlock 3G iPhone, you can jailbreak your iPhone if you choose to.


6. DFU & Recovery Mode
Q: What is DFU?
A: (Device Firmware Upgrade) mode is a special mode that bypasses the operating system and lets you upgrade the device. When in DFU mode, the phone will have no display on the screen.

Q: How to get iPhone to DFU mode?
A: Get the iPhone into DFU mode by following the guide below. When in this mode the iPhone screen is black.
1. Connect the iPhone and your Mac/PC
2. Shut down iTunes
3. Hold Power/Sleep until the red slider shows up, slide to shut the iPhone down. If this aint work hold Power/Sleep and Home until the iPhone shuts down.
3. Hold Start/Sleep and Home for 10 seconds
4. Let go of Start/Sleep but keep holding Home until...
5. ... iTunes starts up and finds an iPhone in restore/recovery mode. The iPhone screen is black.
*Three other ways to DFU: http://sleepers.net/blank/dfu-mode/

Q: How to come out of DFU mode?
A: Kick the iPhone out of DFU mode and make it reboot by following the guide below:
1. Hold Start/Sleep and Home until the Apple logo shows up on the iPhone screen. This may take up to 30-60 seconds.
2. Let go of both buttons, the iPhone will reboot.


Q: How to restore and get into recovery mode?
A: Get the iPhone into simple restore/recovery mode by following the guide below. When in this mode on the iPhone the iTunes logo and the USB cable is shown (Apple default), or "Steve" (Standard Pwnage) or your custom recovery logo.
1. Disconnect iPhone from your PC/Mac if not done already.
2. Hold Power/Sleep until the red slider shows up, slide to shut the iPhone down. If this aint work hold Power/Sleep and Home until the iPhone shuts down. Put it aside.
3. Start iTunes on your PC/Mac and make sure to have the latest version.
4. On the iPhone press Home button and keep holding it while connecting the iPhone to your PC/Mac.
5. iTunes will detect an iPhone in recovery mode, the iPhone shown the recovery logo.
6. Select your firmware and restore.

Q: How to come out of restore/recovery mode?
A: Kick the iPhone out of simple restore/recovery mode and make it reboot.
1. Connect iPhone and your PC/Mac, quit iTunes.
2. Hold Start/Sleep and Home for 10 seconds
3. Let go of Home button but keep holding Start/Sleep until the Apple logo on the iPhone screen shows up.
4. Let go of Start/Sleep, the iPhone will boot


7. Force-Quit Program & Hard Reset
Q: How to Force Quit and Hard Reset?
A1: Force-Quit Program - press and hold the Home Button for 6-10 seconds to force quite a frozen application to quit.
A2: Hard Reset - When the phone is not rsponsive and halt. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the home button simultaneously. When you see the Apple Logo, release both buttons.
For iPhone 3.0, refer to this [http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/868281/+9]post [5. Force Quit Program] [/url]


8. Delete all Contacts and SMS | JB
Q: How to deleted all contacts and SMS?
A: Download Clear All SMS and Erase Contacts via Cydia. Not available on non jailbreak iPhones.


9. Sim Lock?
Q: iPhone display "sim lock" or "locked sim". How to solve?
A: The simcard is lock with a sim pincode. Use another phone to disable the sim pincode and insert back to the iPhone. Also, disable Auto Sim Lock:
1) Go to Settings
2) Select General
3) Click PassCode Lock
4) Select Off.


10. Battery Drain Fast with iPhone 3.0? How to have longer battery usage? [JB and non JB]
Q: Battery iPhone drain like crazy?
A1: Unusual battery depletion is almost always caused by people choosing to “Restore from backup” instead of “Setup as new iPhone” when iTunes asks you. This isn’t caused by either the jailbreak or the unlock, but it’s a common 3.0 snafu. The fix is to just re-run the official 3.0 restore and choose “Setup as new” this time. Your music and apps and all that will still be synced, but you’ll get rid of any conflicting wifi, bluetooth, or carrier settings.
A2: Disable/off these functions and use it whenever you need.

1) Push Notification
2) Location Services
3) EDGE
4) 3G
5) Wifi
6) Brightness set to half or less and off auto brightness
7) Mail - fetch new data set to off and Push Off
8) Kill all background apps by using Processes via SBSettings for jailbreak iPhones. For non jailbreak iPhones, use 4. Force Quit Program
9) Disable SSH if you install earlier for jailbreak iPhones.

Take note: Charge your iPhone for atleast 4 hrs + (USB cable or 3 pin plug). Then shutdown and boot your iPhone. This will give you longer lasting batt as in the spoiler. Do drain your battery once a month whenever possible.



11. How to transfer iPod tunes from iPhone to desktop?
Q: How to transfer my songs from iPod to my comp?
A: In the event of your comp crashed on you, formatted your harddrive, please use the following applications to import your iPod's content back to your desktop.

Windows
http://www.getsharepod.com/
http://www.ephpod.com/

Mac
http://www.fadingred.com/senuti/
http://www.digidna.net/tuneaid/


12. iPhone Application Launch Problem?
Q: My application keep crashing back to the springboard (homescreen). What's wrong?
A: Always reboot your iPhone after every application/games installed to your iPhone. If the application/game launch and return back to springboard, delete and reinstall the application/games via iTunes.
Refer to this thread for more info: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/977929


13. Wireless Connection detected but can't surf?
Q: Error: ''Could not activate cellular data network: you are not subscribed to a cellular data service'' from Safari? iPhone is having troubles connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi with full or partial signal strength. How to overcome?
A: Please refer to this link for solution: Wireless Connection Fix


14. No simcard Inserted Error? [credit: setoyo]
Q: I get "no simcard inserted" error when i insert my simcard? What should i do?
A: Take out ur sim card, find some rubber. Rub on your sim card gently.Then put ur sim back and make sure u don't push hard the sim card slot. (proven to work by forumers)


15. iPhone password Locked
Q: My iPhone has password locked and i have forgotten the password. What should i do?
A: The only solution is to do a Restore following the steps here:
1. Disconnect iPhone from your PC/Mac if not done already.
2. Hold Power/Sleep until the red slider shows up, slide to shut the iPhone down. If this aint work hold Power/Sleep and Home until the iPhone shuts down. Put it aside.
3. Start iTunes on your PC/Mac and make sure to have the latest version.
4. On the iPhone press Home button and keep holding it while connecting the iPhone to your PC/Mac.
5. iTunes will detect an iPhone in recovery mode, the iPhone shown the recovery logo.
6. Select your firmware and restore.


16. Call Fails?
A: Check if your SIM card is compatible. A couple of people have reported this issue and had their SIM cards replaced and their problem was fixed. [credit: tinkerbel]


17. Removing Ikee Virus from iPhone? [credit:hades86]
Faqs/guide on how to remove the IKee virus...



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Section 'E' : Accesories and Useful Links


1. iPhone Case Discussion Thread
Q: Where to get good casings for iPhone?
A: A reviews of 2G/3G/3GS iPhone casings, pouches, 3rd Party Battery Pack, body shield etc to help you find the best and affordable casings via this thread.


2. Best iPhone Compatible Earpiece
Q: Any recommendation for iPhone IEM (In Ear Monitors)?
A: There are numerous type/range of IEM and price ranges from Rm 50-2k above.

Price range of IEM: (credit to chingwooi)
RM50-RM100: Creative EP630(50), SoundMagic, Koss KC 75(clip-type), Yuin PK3,2
RM100-RM200 : Music valley SP1, CrossRoads Mylarone X3i , CrossRoads Bijou(180++) , Sennheiser CX300, Creative EP-830, Vsonic R02Pro , Shure SCl2(SE102) , UE Metro Fi , LEAR Le01
RM200-RM400: Klipsch Custom-1,CrossRoads Quattro(269), Monster Turbines(below 400), Sennheiser CX500, Altec Lansing IM716
Above RM400-Rm800: Atrio M5, Phonak audeo PFE, Westone UM1, Klipsch Custom-2, Etymotic Research ER4, Head-Direct’s RE1
Rm800-1k: Westone UM2, Klipsch Custom-3, Klipsch Image X10, Sleek Audio SA6
Rm1k above: Westone 3, Sennheiser IE8, AT CK100, UE triple Fi 10, Shure SE530
above Rm2k: Custom-made IEM

Discussion: Best 2G/3G iPhone Compatible Earpiece
Audiophile Headphones and IE: Link


3. Bluetooth Headset for iPhone 3G/3GS
Q: Q: Any recommendation for Bluetooth Headset and troubleshooting Bluetooth connections?
Refer to this link.


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Links:

1. iPhone Applications/Games Discussion/Review
Q: Where to find good reviews of Appstore Application and Games?
A: Read the links below.
AppStore Applications thread: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1170620
AppStore Games thread: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1013537
Reviews: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/803666?hl=games


2. Malaysia iPhone Developers Thread
Refer to this thread.


3. Streaming Music Wirelessly From iPhone to your PC, For iPhone 3G|3GS and iPodTouch 2G (Windows Only)
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1077043
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Section F: Common Asked Questions:

Firmware, Baseband, Unlock, Activate

1. What is Firmware and ipsw?
A: The firmware is the operating system installed on your iPhone. The firmware versions include 1.0.2, 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.4, 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.2.1, 3.0 and 3.0.1. All iPhone firmware ends with ipsw extension. All firmware are upgradable for all iPhones (jailbreak or non jailbreak).




2. What is Baseband?
A: The ‘baseband’ is the generic name given to the internal components of the iPhone that handle the phone calls and Internet access. This ‘baseband’ is a tiny and unique independent computer system that runs inside your iPhone, it is separate to the main system that handles the applications (such as email and google maps) and it talks to the main part of the phone over an internal communications network. Think of it like a cable modem or other peripheral that is attached to your home PC that needs occasional updates. When a software update is released and presented to you within iTunes the baseband is sometimes updated (to fix bugs or add new features).


3. What is Unlock and Lock iPhones?
Lock iPhones: Lock to a specific telco. Example: AT&T
Unlock iPhones: Doesn’t have an Service Provider lock (aka factory unlocked) and you are able to put any SIM card into the phone and get service. Meaning, you can use the services of various GSM based carriers around the world.


4. What is Activate? (credit to frozzbyte)
A: To check whether we are using an authorize simcard with the phone or not. If we are not using an authorize sim (lock iPhones), then we can't get to the springboard and can't use the phone. We can only get to the emergency call part only.

Activation is needed to enable the phone from a 'locked' state i.e emergency call only to the springboard (where all the icons are). Only after you activate that you can go to springboard.

Q: Why we need to activate?
A: OTB (Out of The Box) unlock iPhone still need to be activated so it can check the sim card if its valid. You might ask "Why it still need to check the sim if its already unlock and can accept any sim?". Well this is just a process that all iphone need to go thru, locked or unlocked.

This goes the same with locked (2G) iPhones. We need to jailbreak the phone first so that we can access the filesystem. Then we 'hacktivate' or activate the phone by tricking it with a spoof activation. This bypass the iTunes checking and let us gain access to the springboard. Only after that we can unlock the phone (if a software unlock is available). So to a locked phone, the most important process to do is jailbreaking. With it we can do the activating and unlocking.

Unlock phone need to:
1. Activate thru iTunes only
2. Jailbreaking is optional if user want to use 3rd party apps
*Unlock phone can update/upgrade to any firmware without worry because it will remain unlock whereas locked phones have to wait for it to be able to jailbreak and if there is a baseband update, an unlock sollution must be present.

Locked phone need to:
1. Jailbreak so we can gain access to the phone (mandatory)
2. Activate the phone thru 'hacktivation' or activation spoof (also mandatory)
3. Unlock the phone with a software unlocking solution to use with other sim (also mandatory)

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Jailbreak, Restore, DFU

1. What is Jailbreak?
A: Jailbreak, to open/hack the system so users can modify or access the filesystem and in another words, gaining read/write access to the devices.. This allows us to use 3rd Party software provided by two applicaiton servers. One is call Cydia and the other Icy. These two servers are like the AppStore but for free/trial and it provides apps that's not on Apples AppStore. The servers also offer packages which can totally customize your iPhone/iPod Touch (Winterboard), turning it into your own unique looking device".

*This is an option if you wanna jailbreak or stick with the default iPhone settings.

Q: Why jailbreak? Why jailbreak when you have an unlock iPhone?
A1: http://thebigboss.org/why-jailbreak-iphone/
A2: Users choice.

Q: How to Jailbreak?
A: PwnageTool (Mac) and Redsn0w (Mac and Windows) by DevTeam are the applications made to jailbreak your iPhone or iPod Touch.
*All jailbreaking only affects the firmware, not the baseband. Restoring your iPhone will undo a jailbreak but will not affect the unlock.

Q: What is 3rd Party Applications?
A: 3rd party applications that are not from Apple AppStore which are made from iPhone developers which offers free downloads or via purchase thru Cydia 2 and Icy.

2. What is the difference between Pwnagetool and Redsn0w?
a. PwnageTool (Mac only) - Is a more in-depth program offering a simple mode and an expert mode for greater control over custom firmware creation.
- Used for unlocking or maintaining the unlock and activation for first generation iPhones and 3G iPhones. One of the ways it does this is it allows for a firmware update, while keeping the baseband from a previous version of firmware. This is currently essential to the 3G unlock. The first generation iPhone no longer receives baseband updates from Apple.
- Creates a custom ipsw file that you can use to restore with (wipes out your current settings and personalization of the phone) again and again.
- Allows you to decide whether or not you want to install Cydia and the Installer.
- Uploads custom images for the boot logo and restore logo in expert mode. Simple mode installs custom default images automatically. You can also upload your own images.
- Allows custom root partition sizing.

PwnageTool is designed to custom build and tailor the ipsw production process, both tools will be actively developed in the future. If you don’t want specific things to happen such as baseband updates then PwnageTool should be used to create a custom .ipsw with your specifics.

b. Redsn0w (Mac and Windows) - Is a more basic program offering only one mode for custom firmware creation.
- Only used after updating/restoring the iPhone, which means your firmware and baseband will be updated at the same time.
- Does not unlock the iPhone! In fact, it prevents the unlocking of the 3G iPhone.
- Does not create a custom ipsw file that you can use to restore with again and again. However, it does not wipe out your personal settings once they have been configured. Automatically installs Cydia, and the Icy.
- Provides the choice of using default custom graphics for the boot logo and restore logo.
- Does not allow for custom root partition sizing.

Redsn0wn is not a replacement for PwnageTool, they are different tools and provide different features, redsn0w is for quickly pwning a device.


3. What is the meaning of Restore and Update in iTunes? (credit to frozzbyte)
A: iTunes provides two options to change the firmware on your phone. Restore and Upgrade.
A1: Restore is a full erase and reprogramming of your device. This will result in a factory fresh device. All songs and contacts are wiped out.
A2: Update will only wipe out the smaller disk partition leaving all your songs and settings intact. Update is only useful if you are trying to go from one version to the next version of firmware. It will not solve any problems on your phone unless they are naturally solved by the new firmware. I generally recommend using restore in all cases.


4. What is DFU Mode and Restore Mode?
A1: DFU (device firmware upgrade) mode is a special mode that bypasses the operating system and lets you upgrade the device. When in DFU mode, the phone will have no display on the screen.
A2: Restore mode is more common. In this mode (iTunes Logo) you can also restore or upgrade your device, but it is not as drastic as DFU mode. Many restore problems can be solved by using DFU mode.

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Data - EDGE, 3G, GPRS

1. What is Data?
A1: 3G, EDGE, and GPRS allow Internet connectivity over the cellular network available through your iPhone carrier’s wireless service. Check the carrier’s network coverage in your area for availability.
A2: Data = 3G/EDGE/GPRS for users who needs 24/7 online connection for business, on the go etc.
Link: EDGE and GPRS Definition

Q:How to subscribe and the cost?
A: Different telco provides numerous rates for users to choose. Check via your telco website for more infomation.


2. What is 'E' or 'o' next to my carrier?
Q: I dont have any of this connection ON. Why the icon is there?
A: The EDGE (E), GPRS (o) icons in the top-left corner of your iPhone screen will always be there whether or not is On/Off. The icons will change according to carrier’s network coverage in your area.
A: If you have 3G ON, the 3G icon will be visible. If you disable your 3G, it will change the icon to EDGE (E).


3. How to check minutes and Data Usage?
A: Go to Settings/General/Usage.


4. Will i be charge using GPS?
A: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the U.S. Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for military applications, but in the 1980s, the government made the system available for civilian use. GPS works in any weather conditions, anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day.

There are no subscription fees or setup charges to use GPS.

In short, using Maps only triangulate your current position and you won't get you charged for any data usage. However, the routing function will require your phone to download the maps thus connecting to 3G/EDGE/GPRS services is needed and you'll be charged according to the kb's data you use to download the maps.


5. Does 2G iPhones has GPS like 3G iPhones?
A: 2G iPhone does not have a GPS chip inside it. It uses the wireless network capability to estimate its location.


6. Does iPhone 3G/3GS have a dedidcated GPS chip? [credit: frozzbyte]
A: Answer to your question is..YES, the iPhone 3G and 3Gs have a GPS chip in them, a dedicated one FYI.
GPS = only use GPS chip to lock on to the satellites
A-GPS = use GPS chip and assisted (thats what the A in A-GPS stands for) by cell tower triangulation to get the lock faster
A-GPS are not below or less than GPS infact it's superior to GPS alone. A-GPS uses cell triangulation + GPS satellite locking to get a faster location than just normal GPS.

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Phone

1. What's the limit screen pages/applications on iPhone on Firmware 2.2.1 and possible to create folders?
A: For Fw 2.2.1, you're limited to 9 pages and 148 applications installed. For non jailbreak iPhones, you can't create folders. In order to have more applications installed, your iPhone needs to be jailbroken and use Categories(to place apps/games in proper folders) which will enable more applications/games to be installed.
*iPhone 3.0 can accomadate more applications. Refer to Section I below this thread.


2. iPhone BlueTooth send files/data?
A: No. iPhone 3G's bluetooth is merely for pairing up bluetooth headset uses only.


3. Usage and Standby not showing phone usage time?
A: This happens when you complete a dowload from Cydia and it respring or Restart Springboard. Same goes to Winterboard if you change themes and it respring.
You will be able to view the usage time after a full complete charge and avoid downloading apps from Cydia or a manual respring via SBSettings.


4. Can iPhone 3G make video calls?
A: iPhone 3G does not support video calls.


5. Can iPhone forward SMS and Email?
A: Yes you can with iPhone 3.0


6. Can i change 2G iPhone cover to iPhone 3G or change the whole cover?
A: NO...you can't.


7. Can iPhone surf Java/Flash enabled sites?
A: NO..iPhone does not support Flash and Java. iPhone only supports normal html sites.


8. Why does the screen goes off when is near the ear while making calls?
A: The proximity sensor automatically turns the screen off when the phone is held to the ear.


9. Why does the iPhone get warm while using it?
Q: Is this normal?
A: Yes..When you're playing games or using applications, on Wifi or 3G, surfing the net, this uses the processor thus your iPhone becomes warm. Same goes to your laptop or desktop.


10. 3G iPhone Warranty
A: Claim warranty from the country that you bought the 3G iPhone from if there's defect or hardware related issues.
Online Service Assistance Warranty Check: https://selfsolve.apple.com/GetWarranty.do
*For those who have jailbreak your 3G iPhone(Maxis, Singtel etc), warranty will be void. Do an Erase All Content and Settings and restore to default settings before sending back for warranty.


11. iPhone infected by virus?
Q: Will my iPhone be infected by virus when my computer has virus.
A: NO. Your iPhone will not be infected because iPhone OS runs on Mac OSX which has been proven to be virus free.

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For more Common asked Questions, please refer here: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/768477

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Aug 27 2009, 11:46 AM

Section G: iPhone 3GS



Will Maxis iPhone 3GS be Officially Unlock? Yes.. is Officially Unlock and used with all telco simcards.

iPhone 3GS Features:

1. iPhone 3G(S) stands for Speed. It has “the same great design of the iPhone 3G”. No front-facing video camera. The insides are entirely new.
2. 2.1x faster to launch Messages, 2.4x to load SimCity, 3.6x faster to load an Excel attachment, 2.9x faster to load a large website.
3. Supports OpenGL|ES 2.0 -- great for games. Carriers network around the world role out 3G network that supports 7.2Mbps HSPDA.
4. The new 3GS includes a 3MP autofocus camera. Also features tap-to-focus. Tap on the part of the photo you want to focus, and it automatically does so. Automatically handles auto exposure and white balance. Better low-light sensitivity as well. Also, auto-macro -- as close as 10cm away.
It also Captures video.The camera application has a switch that lets you swap between still photo and video mode. 30FPS, VGA with audio, auto-focus, auto-white balance, auto-exposure. The videos live alongside "Photos" application in Camera Roll. You can scrub a video and edit it. You can share the video right from your iPhone 3GS to YouTube, MobileMe, MMS, and email.
5. Voice control - With the iPhone 3GS, you hold down the home button for a second and a voice control interface is brought up. Simply say things like "Call Scott Forstall" if there are more than one entries, it will ask which one you wanted (i.e. home, office, etc) or "play The Killers".
6. Built-in digital compass. New compass app intergrated into Maps shows your orientation, longitude and latitude, and can link right to Google maps – which will orient the heading the way you are facing with your iPhone.
7. New accessibility options -- VoiceOver for content and controls, zooming, color inversion, mono audio, etc.
8. Built-in support for Nike+ as well. Requires Nike+ Sensor hardware.
9. Hardware Encryption on the data in the iPhone. If you use Exchange servers or use Find My iPHone MobileMe feature, it offers an instantaneous remote data wipe. And this encryption is included in iTunes backup, too.
10. Improved battery life. Now up to 9 hours of internet surfing, 10 hours of video, 30 hours of audio, 12 hours of 2g talk-time, 5 hours of 3G talk-time.

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Apple Links:
3G iPhone and 3GS iPhone Comparison
iPhone 3GS Guide Tour (Must Watch)
iPhone 3GS How To (Must Read)
iPhone 3GS Tech Specs
iPhone Software Updates
iTunes Apple Keynotes PodCast


External links:
http://live.gizmodo.com/page/29/ [ WWDC 2009 Coverage ]
http://i.gizmodo.com/5283484/iphone-3gs-hands-on
http://i.gizmodo.com/5283099/iphone-3gs-co...e-feature-guide
http://i.gizmodo.com/5280422/apple-wwdc-2009-live-now
MacWorld reviews iPhone 3G S: What you need to know

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iPhone 3GS Guide

1. How to Record Video With Your iPhone 3GS: Recording Video

2. How to Use Voice Control on Your iPhone 3GS: Voice Control

3. iPhone 3G S: Importing Videos On A Mac
Mac users will probably say "iPhoto," but you may not want to open up such a big app for a quick import. The quickest way we know of is to use the Image Capture app which sees both photos and videos recorded on your iPhone. Just open it up, find the video, drag it into Finder, and there you go!
Windows users can get at their iPhone 3G S videos in Windows Explorer, similar to the way you import photos.

4. How to Show Battery Percentage on Your iPhone 3GS: Link

5. How To Change The Color Scheme Of Your iPhone 3GS
Turns out there's another hidden little features in the new iPhone 3GS called the "White on Black" - and that's exactly what it does. It completely inverts the color scheme of your iPhone. The background on the home screen will be white, and the text will be black (as opposed to the typical white text on black background.) Furthermore, all of your native apps will have an inverted color scheme.

How to do it:

1. Go to Settings
2. Go to General
3. Go to Accessibility
4. Turn on White on Black




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Section H: iPhone Software 3.0



Features:

WWDC 2009 Coverage

1. Cut, Copy and Paste – it works with all apps

2. Landscape keyboard works in email, notes, and messages.

3. Search - You can search calendars, music, notes and email.

4. Spotlight - It allows you to search across your phone, apps included.

5. Enhancements to iTunes - rent and purchase movies right from your phone. Can also purchase TV shows, music, and audiobooks wirelessly. Support for iTunes U as well.

6. Parental Controls - control over movies, tv's and only run apps.

6. MMS support (send and receive photos/contacts/audio files/locations). Requires carrier support -- 29 supported carriers when launched (Maxis included among the carriers)

7. Internet tethering - can use your phone's internet connection on your computer (Mac or PC) using USB or wirelessly over Bluetooth. Tethering is a seamless experience - once it's on, you don't have to run any additional software. 22 supported carriers when launched. Requires carrier support (Maxis included among the carriers)

8. Safari on iPhone. SunSpider JavaScript benchmark performed on current iPhone OS 2.2.1 in 126 seconds. iPhone OS 3.0 ran 3X faster at 43 seconds. Support for HTTP streaming audio and video -- Automatically determines best quality, bitrate for your current connection (EDGE, WIFI and 3G).

9. Auto-fill support for usernames, passwords, and contact information to easily logging to your favourite site(contact info comes from Address Book). HTML5 support as well (Audio and video tags).

10. Languages - even more languages (Hebrew, Arabic, Greek, Korean, Thai) with 30 languages supported-- users can easily switch between languages thanks to the software-based keyboard. All supported on both portrait and landscape keyboard layouts.

11.''Find My iPhone" is available only to MobileMe customers -- it's a service. You can login to MobileMe on any webbrowser and show you where your phone is on a Google Map. Lets you send your phone a message -- a special alert sound will play, regardless if your phone is on silent or not. If your phone really is lost or stolen, you can send it a remote wipe command that will delete all of your data (mail, contacts, etc). If you do find the phone, it will be restored from a backup. Find My iPhone and Remote Wipe not available in all countries.

12. SDK APIs:
a) In-App Purchases (same business terms as app sales). You can use it in magazine subscriptions to renew your magazine, or buy additional game packs for your games. Business terms for in-app purchase are the same as App Store purchases, a 30-70 cut. This is for paid apps only, free apps remain free for the lifetime of that app (no possible in-app purchase to trick you).

b) Peer to Peer connectivity (easy seemless connection multiplayer gaming -- Bluetooth, not Wifi), opening up support for hardware accessories that can talk to the software. Accessories can work through the Dock connector or Bluetooth.

c) Accessories - In iPhone 3.0, hardware accessory devs can build true companion software application to talk to the right accessory.

d) Maps- Google maps can go into any app. Developers can embed Google Maps easily into their applications (including custom annotations, geocoding, etc). Turn-by-turn direction apps supported using core location.

e) Push Notifications can include pop-up alerts, sounds, and App icon badges.

13. Sync Notes - Never leave a note behind. Now you can sync all the notes you write on your iPhone back to your Mac or PC

14. Stereo Bluetooth - Connect compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones, car kits, or other accessories.

15. Shake to Shuffle - Give iPhone a shake and it shuffles to a different song in your music library.



100+ New Features in 3.0:



iPhone 3.0 30 Hidden Features

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iPhone 3.1 features:

Improved syncing for music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and photos1
iTunes U content organization
Redeem iTunes Gift Cards, codes, and certificates in the App Store
Display available iTunes account credits in the App Store and iTunes Store
Save video from Mail and MMS into Camera Roll
Option to ”Save as new clip” when trimming a video on iPhone 3GS
Better iPhone 3G Wi-Fi performance when Bluetooth is turned on
Remotely lock iPhone with a passcode via MobileMe
Use Voice Control on iPhone 3GS with Bluetooth headsets
Paste phone numbers into the keypad
Option to use Home button to turn on accessibility features on iPhone 3GS
Warn when visiting fraudulent websites in Safari (anti-phishing)
Improved Exchange calendar syncing and invitation handling
Fixes issue that cause some app icons to display incorrectly

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iPhone 3.0 Tips n Tricks[TNT]: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1000739

iPhone 3.0 download is available @ http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/984406


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Section I: iPhone 3GS Common Asked Questions

For General questions like what's firmware, EDGE,..please refer to this post.

Hardware

1. Voice Control available for 2G and 3G iPhone users?
A: No. It's only available for iPhone 3GS.

2. Compass function available for 2G and 3G iPhone users?
A: The built-in compass is only available for iPhone 3G S only.

3. Nike+ for 2G and 3G iPhone users?
A: Nike + iPod application are only for iPhone 3G S only. Requires Nike + iPod Sport Kit

4. Adjusting Volume with headset for 2G and 3G iPhones?
A: Adjust the volume (iPhone 3G S only): Press the “+” or “–” button.

5. Can Camera functions and Auto focus function work on 2G/3G?
A: Tap to focus” and all video features like shooting movies are available only on iPhone 3GS.


Phone

1. How many springboard pages does iPhone 3.0 allows?
A: Users are allowed 11 pages estimating 180 applications but there's no limit on the number of apps you can install except drive space, other apps will be installed without an icon, but can still be accessed and launched from Spotlight.

2. iPhone 3G/3GS with iPhone 3.0 BlueTooth allow to send files/data?
A: No. It's only for Peer to Peer connectivity such as multiplayer gaming, pair compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones and work with hardware accessories built specifically for it's usage.

3. Sending MMS/Video MMS with 2G/3G iPhones? [Carrier Settings needed]
A: MMS only available for 3G and 3GS. There will be no MMS function for 2G. 2G iPhone users can use SwirlyMMS or ActivateMMS2G.
NOTE: The MMS Messaging setting doesn’t appear if MMS isn’t supported by your carrier. More info: Sending Photos and Videos

Plese check for MMS settings @ this post.

4. Where are my recorded video stored? (Applicable for only iPhone 3GS)
A: In the Photos picture application.

5. Force Quit Program
A: With iPhone 1.x and 2.x, you could hold down the Home button to “force quit” an application (kill the process) and return to the Home Screen. With iPhone 3.0, however, holding down the Home button now activates Voice Control on the iPhone 3GS.
- iClarified Gude: How to End Task or Force Quit an iPhone Application

So, how do you Force Quit under iPhone 3.0?
To force quit an application in 3.0, press and hold the sleep/wake button until the slide to power off screen appears, then press and hold the home button until the application quits (about six seconds).

6. CallerID
A: iPhone 3.0 solved the CallerID issue. Incoming calls/sms will display correct caller names.

7. Can 2G/3G iPhone with iPhone 3.0 shows battery percentage?
A: The battery icon in the upper-right corner shows the battery level or charging status. You can also display the percentage of the battery charge (iPhone 3G S only). Read iPhone User Guide page 43



Please post your queries in iPhone Club pinned thread following the recommended question template.

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Section 'J' : MMS :

*Maxis is the official carrier with any purchase of iPhone 3G/3GS. Maxis settings are by default ready.

1. MMS Settings For Maxis, DIGI, Celcom and UMobile for iPhone 3.0
Note: for MAXIS user to use MMS your carrier version must be MAXIS 4.0 to check this go to Setting>General>About> Carrier ? If your carrier version is Maxis 5.0 then you will need to restore your phone back to factory setting

Q: How to restore to Factory setting?
A: Warning !! BACK UP 1ST
1) Open your iTunes. Go to your iphone section. You can see the restore option on the Summary page.
2) Once u restore to factory setting everything will be gone. YES EVERYTHING.
3) Don't worry iTunes will prompt n ask u to sync back your previous back up.

*For Digi n Celcom users if you have custom carrier logo n ur mms is not working even with the working setting posted by forumers here u may want to try out the method above. Hope this will help n have fun MMS [credit: thaisxs]

Take note: MMS has no button. You can only access MMS thru the camera icon next to your text column in Messages.


Here are the setting for MMS:
1. Maxis
Settings set by Carrier (No input settings needed. Configured by default on Maxis 4.0)
*You can use ipcc file to enable Cellular Network column.

Maxis
APN: unet
Username: maxis
Password: wap
MMSC: http://172.16.74.100:10021/mmsc
MMS Proxy: 202.75.133.49:80
MMS Max Message Size: 307200
MMS UA Prof URL: <leave blank>

2. DIGI (credit: goldieboy and Snuffykl)
APN: digimms
APN name: mms
APN password: mms
MMSproxy : 203.92.128.160
MMSC: http://mms.digi.com.my/servlets/mms

3. Celcom (credit: shinobi, icebrew and stringfellow)
Here's the settings for MMS that works for my iPhone 3G using Postpaid Celcom 3G Unlimited package [stringfellow]
APN: celcom3g
Username:
Password:
MMSC: http://mms.celcom.net.my
MMS Proxy: 10.128.1.242:8080
MMS Max Message Size:
MMS UA Prof URL:

Celcom MMS GPRS Settings (credit: baretta)
APN:mms.celcom.net.my
Username:
Password:
MMSC: http://mms.celcom.net.my
MMS Proxy: 10.128.1.242:8080
MMS Max Message Size:
MMS UA Prof URL:

4. UMobile [credit: Lord_Ashe]
APN: my3g
Username:
Password:
MMSC: http://10.30.3.11/servlets/mms
MMS Proxy: 10.30.5.11:8080

*Please restart your phone after placing the settings.


2. iPhone 3.0 and 3.1 ipcc file with Carrier Logo [MMS and Tethering settings configured thru ipcc and enabling Cellular Network column]
Refer to this link: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/752226
*For Mac users, please use Stufit Expander to unzip the file s other unzip software does not work well. [/spoiler]


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Section 'K' : Tethering :

As of iPhone 3.1, the *.ipcc carrier bundles are signed, and you can no longer force tethering capability simply by crafting your own bundle.

How to Enable Tethering on Your 3.1.2 iPhone 3G, 3GS (by iClarified) 20/10/2009

Prerequisites: You must be jailbroken on the iPhone 3.1.2 firmware. You need to have SSH installed and you need to know the IP Address of your device on the local network.

Tutorial: How to Enable Tethering on Your 3.1.2 iPhone 3G, 3GS

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1. Using iPhone as a Modem [Tethering] [Carrier Settings needed] (2G Phones not applicable)

*Maxis is the official carrier with any purchase of iPhone 3G/3GS. Maxis tethering settings are by default ready.

iTunes 8.2 and above is required for tethering in all desktop/laptop.


2. Bluetooth Tethering
Bluetooth: On iPhone, choose Settings > General > Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth. Then refer to the documentation that came with your computer system software to pair and connect iPhone with your computer.

Bluetooth Headsets Recommendation: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1074876 [credit; stringfellow]

Mac
Bluetooth needs updating. I had to use System Update to get the "Bluetooth Firmware Update" for the MBA, apply it in, and restart the MBA. Turn both the MBA's and iPhone's BT on to "discoverable", initiate discovery from the MBA's side. Pair them together and let the OS X discover the available services on the iPhone, which would add BT connection as a network port. Finish the process and quit.

Next, you need to enable Internet Sharing via the Preference pane. GO under "Sharing" and tick the box labelled Internet Sharing. Share the connection from Bluetooth, and tick the Bluetooth connection that has just been created when you did the pairing initially. Voila! Internet tethering via BT!
[credit: stringfellow]

Windows
Turn on iPhone bluetooth. Go to vista control panel -> bluetooth devices, then select add. After detect, pin verified, it connect to my phone. Then, go to network set up and add PAN.
[credit: CooLeRthings]
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For pairing with your computer (Bluetooth) I went to my notebook's (VIsta) Bluetooth Devices and clicked Add. Windows will detect as a phone. Select to add. The screen will show you some pin no. Key in that no into your iphone. Once you have keyed in, your phone will appear in the list of Bluetooth devices.

Next step, go to Network and Sharing Center. Select Setup a new connection. After that a dialog box will appear, select Bluetooth Personal Area Network (PAN). After you click next, it will ask you which device. Select the device that you have added earlier. Then Click Connect. Wait for few seconds and your tethering is up and running. Well at least for me. Hope this helps.
[credit:bjkhan]
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1) Enable BT on iPhone & Windows
2) Add device on Windows
3) Once added, create PAN network
4) Then connect to PAN network
I managed to connect via BT without iTunes 8.2 installed.
[credit:tinkerbel]

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