Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

Bump Topic Topic Closed RSS Feed

Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+

 iPhone Club v11 - iPhone related news & Questions, Super-N00b FAQ/Q&A Thread

views
     
G K Lai
post Mar 31 2010, 03:58 AM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
839 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
Hi all experts and veterans, I am a totally new iPhone user (2 days old) blush.gif
A few noob questions to ask, wish someone will guide me on the transition from long time Nokia to iPhone user... sweat.gif

[1]
Got my iPhone 3GS (16GB) from Maxis.
Does it mean my phone isn't locked?
So what's the different between Locked and Unlocked?


[2]
I launch an application, then how do I close/exit/quit an application?
I always press the (HOME) button after using an application.
For example: I open Safari to browse the web, when I want to compose an SMS,
I press the (HOME) button to go to the main screen then tap and "Messages" icon.
Then what about Safari at the background? How do I exit the application? hmm.gif


[3]
While I am at home, I use my Wifi to go online (on my router).
However, for security reason, the Wireless SSID Broadcast was set to Disabled on my router.
I can manually enter the SSID and password to "Join" the WLAN network.
But the next time when I want to use the Wifi network again, I will have to manually enter the information again.
The phone did not save my WLAN information, is this normal?


[4]
What is the benefits of Jailbreaking the phone?


I think I only have those questions at the moment. smile.gif


Thank you! notworthy.gif



G K Lai
post Mar 31 2010, 02:01 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
839 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
QUOTE(bluehyppo @ Mar 31 2010, 07:38 AM)
Hello, please refer to the FAQ page for your queries C=

For your Q3, you should need to enter the SSID only once and thereafter when you are at home your phone should be able to detect and auto-connect to it.
*
Ok, thank you bluehyppo and tinkerbel... biggrin.gif

Regarding "quitting" an application, maybe I missed the section? In fact I already read that...
All I found is how to Kill an application... sweat.gif

For the WLAN, the phone still cannot "remember" my hidden network that was manually added and used...
I need to enter the SSID and the password each time I want to use my home Wifi... hmm.gif

Anyway, many thanks for all contributor of this iPhone section and make it so informative. thumbup.gif


G K Lai
post Apr 1 2010, 02:08 AM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
839 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
QUOTE(frozzbyte @ Mar 31 2010, 03:15 PM)
That's the function of hidden SSID. If iPhone can 'see' it then it's not hidden right? To connect, it need to 'see' unless you point out to it.

Why go to great length of hiding the SSID? Afraid of leechers hacking to your router? Rather than hiding SSID, why not just allow certain MAC address to log on?
*
Thanks frozzbyte... icon_rolleyes.gif

Perhaps, I set the router security to strict... I hide the SSID and limit the access for only certain MAC addresses.... laugh.gif
Now I set SSID broadcast to Enable and it can automatically find and connect to my home wifi... rclxm9.gif

As I said earlier, I was a Nokia user, it work totally different way... that's why I'm confused...
When it (Nokia) successfully connected my wifi network for the first time,
it save an access point, it can then connect even if I hide the SSID... smile.gif

Anyway, thank you again, frozzbyte! thumbup.gif
G K Lai
post Apr 1 2010, 02:57 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
839 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
QUOTE(hsyong @ Apr 1 2010, 02:47 PM)
Now downloading OS version 3.1.3.... will my apps, settings, contacts etc on the iphone be retained after update?
*
I just did that last night, and yes, everything still intact (at least in my case).... biggrin.gif


G K Lai
post Apr 1 2010, 11:08 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
839 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
QUOTE(ckming21 @ Apr 1 2010, 11:02 PM)
Did anyone have this sound ? the sound occur when shake the phone with some force
*
I just try shake mine, no sound... btw, I'm a very new iPhone user... hope this is not April fool trick... sweat.gif



G K Lai
post Apr 3 2010, 12:42 AM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
839 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
QUOTE(kockroach @ Apr 2 2010, 11:38 PM)
Hi, on the first part already kantoi liao, when I right click, the Create AAC Version did not come out leh. Any idea? Sorry just got my iphone today
*
I'm also a very new iPhone user, so not 100% sure, but no harm try this: smile.gif

On your iTunes, go to Edit -> Preferences...
On "General" tab, look bottom "When you insert a CD" section... click [Import Settings...] button
Make sure the small window pop-up and [AAC Encoder] is selected. biggrin.gif


G K Lai
post Apr 4 2010, 11:38 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
839 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
QUOTE(kockroach @ Apr 4 2010, 06:48 PM)
Yeah manage to convert the ringtone already, thanks alot.by the way is it iTunes limit the ringtone to 30 second?
*
I read from other site said the limit is 40 second?!?!
By the way, I've tried create a longer than 40 second ringtone, but it just won't sync at all... smile.gif


G K Lai
post Apr 5 2010, 11:49 AM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
839 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
QUOTE(hihihehe @ Apr 4 2010, 11:47 PM)
AFAIK the limit is below 30 seconds
*
Lol... the 40 second is what I read from around the Internet, I haven't tested it anyway... tongue.gif
Btw, just found a way to get around this limitation:

http://www.bigasoft.com/articles/how-to-ma...40-seconds.html

Again, haven't tried it yet... blush.gif
G K Lai
post Apr 10 2010, 03:51 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
839 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
QUOTE(iori57 @ Apr 10 2010, 11:44 AM)
Thanks dude!!!
I hold the home + power button for 10 seconds and it still doesn't have any response, but when reached 11 seconds the apple logo came out... it stayed there for like 20-30 seconds, vibrate one time (scared me), played the startup music, then back to normal again!
And the battery shows 73%...
IT'S ALIVEEEEEEE.... IT'S ALIVEEEEE
cheers man!
*
Err.... are you sure bro?
Mine also 3GS from Maxis original set, but mine never vibrate when startup and never play any startup music since day 1...!
Did I missed anything? cry.gif


G K Lai
post Apr 10 2010, 07:50 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
839 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
QUOTE(MrSars @ Apr 10 2010, 04:18 PM)
anyone know how to change sms tone for 3gs 3.1.3 non JB
*
What? Didn't it just go to Settings -> Sounds -> New Text Message and there will be a few original SMS tone to choose from? smile.gif



QUOTE(MrSars @ Apr 10 2010, 05:03 PM)
I cant choose none for payment method. Only can choose 3 types of credit card, there is no  other choice.

Edit : Put a blank an error will come out saying that i have to fill in the blank.
*
Yes, I can confirm this. Maxis even give me a photocopied papers showing me how to register a new iTunes ID,
also said we can choose "None" on that step, but I just can't find "None" there.... hmm.gif


QUOTE(iori57 @ Apr 10 2010, 06:07 PM)
No need to worry la bro, i think it only vibrates and play funny music when doing a hard reset.. Or recover from error gua.. I just off and on my phone, this time no vibrate no sound smile.gif
*
Oic, lol... thanks for clarify this... rclxms.gif



G K Lai
post Apr 11 2010, 02:47 AM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
839 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
QUOTE(MrSars @ Apr 10 2010, 08:14 PM)
So is there any solution for this? How u register then?
*
I can't do anything, at the end I have to provide my credit card information and continue the registration.
Feel "tak syok" when somebody keep my credit card information even though I'm not planing to spend on them in the near future. shakehead.gif



G K Lai
post Apr 11 2010, 02:09 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
839 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
QUOTE(bluehyppo @ Apr 11 2010, 09:33 AM)
Hi, for those who did key in their CC info, you can always view your account info in iTunes and change it to the 'none' option. I do this to avoid ter-buying apps.
*
Thank you for your valuable information, bluehyppo... I will try it now~! thumbup.gif

EDIT: Confirmed, working~!!! rclxms.gif

This post has been edited by G K Lai: Apr 11 2010, 02:15 PM
G K Lai
post Apr 12 2010, 12:16 AM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
839 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
QUOTE(g400g400 @ Apr 11 2010, 10:16 PM)
Just got my Digi Iphone, but then i found i cannot logon to facebook through safari, touch.facebook.com gives invalid URL error. anyone got problem on this??? when i type www.facebook.com, it auto redirect me to touch.facebook.com then error invalid url... aiah i miss my mousehunt, after i change to iphone, my HTC all no problem. any one can help? thanks
*
I also have this problem, I think Facebook is doing something with touch.facebook.com, but m.facebook.com is working without problem... smile.gif
This should not be the problem of iPhone because I tried other phone also got the same error, even if you try to enter touch site URL to computer browser, will get the same error.
G K Lai
post Apr 12 2010, 08:33 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
839 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
QUOTE(nokia2003 @ Apr 12 2010, 04:24 PM)
they do have it (the technology)

but the GSM frequency bands are not supported.

seriously just do a quick research online.

for starters

*
This is quite weird, because when I use Nokia, I can see the icon below signal strength sometimes switch from 3G to 3.5G, I thought Maxis have 3.5G already, but actually no?

user posted image

hmm.gif
G K Lai
post Apr 13 2010, 01:08 AM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
839 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
QUOTE(nokia2003 @ Apr 12 2010, 09:00 PM)
can you try to scrutinise what i have just said earlier? gosh...
I ask this because I'm a little confused, sorry for bothering...


G K Lai
post Apr 13 2010, 01:49 AM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
839 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
QUOTE(yujin86 @ Apr 13 2010, 01:13 AM)
i also not very understand
but i think he mean
3.5g got many other bandwith while nokia 3.5g is compatible wif local carriers
while iphone 3.5g is more advanced with diff bandwith???
*
Ya, maybe... sweat.gif
Sometimes don't know whether we should ask questions here...
Should we make research elsewhere then keep quiet here...? laugh.gif



G K Lai
post Apr 14 2010, 02:04 AM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
839 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
QUOTE(ayawidya @ Apr 12 2010, 08:03 AM)
Hi, i need your help! My i3gs problem: the speaker doesnt work, the sounds didnt come out, even when i tried to play music, it comes out a bit then there is no sound. After that i tried to call my friend and turn on the speaker, it works! Thats why im so confused, there is no sound/ringtone for the incoming calls, message and alarms. It happens all of sudden, thats why im scared;[

Help me guys, what should i do? THANKS A LOOOOT biggrin.gif

PS: Mine is Australia Set
*
I've found a (hopefully) solution to probably the similar problem as you encountered.
Fix For Muted iPhone: http://www.iphonealley.com/tips-and-tricks...r-muted-iphones
Wish this helps...
G K Lai
post May 23 2010, 01:15 AM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
839 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
Hi all,

I really need your help/advise on making WinSCP connect to my phone... sad.gif

Whenever I try to make the connection, when it reach the "connecting to host" stage, the following error message is displayed:

Server unexpectedly closed network connection

Strange is, I had it worked before (but only once) and that's the only one and the last time.

I tried:
uninstall and reinstall WinSCP
uninstall and reinstall OpenSSH

I can see I am not the only one who get this error, but just can't find a working solution.
I already did a search on this forum, seems no solution either.

Is there any other freeware program for Windows that do the similar thing as WinSCP?

Please help... sad.gif
G K Lai
post Aug 21 2010, 12:44 AM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
839 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
Hi all,

I'm using iPhone 3GS with firmware 3.1.3 and jailbroken with Spirit.
How can I "upgrade" to iOS 4.0.1 without going straight to 4.0.2 as Apple directed?

I had already "made my life easier" with Cydia before and now it shows the following each time I open Cydia:

This device had SHSHs on file for iPhone OS / iOS: 3.1.3 4.0 4.0.1

Am I correct to download the firmware file: iOS 4.0.1 for iPhone 3GS from this post?

Should I modified my Windows HOST file and add 74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com in it to do this upgrade?

Should I enter DFU mode before I proceed with the [Shift]+Click? (I read I should do this if I want to downgrade, but how about upgrade?)

I think that's all the questions I need for this moment, wish someone with experience could help and I would like to thanking you in advanced! smile.gif


G K Lai
post Aug 21 2010, 01:21 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
839 posts

Joined: Aug 2009
QUOTE(yezhacolic @ Aug 21 2010, 10:17 AM)
Am I correct to download the firmware file: iOS 4.0.1 for iPhone 3GS from this post?
Absolutely

Should I modified my Windows HOST file and add 74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com in it to do this upgrade?
Yes, you should modify the hosts file.

Should I enter DFU mode before I proceed with the [Shift]+Click? (I read I should do this if I want to downgrade, but how about upgrade?)
You must, put into DFU mode before restore.
*
Many thanks for the useful answers, you're very helpful... nod.gif thumbup.gif

By the way, I've heard "iPhoneDelivery" also one of the culprit to cause Facebook 3.2 & 3.2.1 to get such error... sad.gif
« Next Oldest · iPhone · Next Newest »
 

2 Pages  1 2 >Top
Topic ClosedOptions
 

Change to:
| Lo-Fi Version
 0.0508sec    0.59    7 queries    GZIP Disabled
Time is now: 9th December 2025 - 10:10 AM
All Rights Reserved © 2002- 2025 Vijandren Ramadass (~unite against racism~)
Removal Request
Powered by Invision Power Board © 2025  IPS, Inc.