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

Welcome!

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

Read the RULES before you continue:
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1080223

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1654779

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 & iPhone 4:
Section H: iPhone Software
Section I: iPhone 3GS Common Asked Questions:
Section 'J' : MMS:
Section 'K' : Tethering and Hotspot:
Section 'I' : IOS 4 & iPhone 4:

For Tips n Tricks (TNT) on iPhone, please refer to this thread: https://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 Firmwares

iPhone firmwares: http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=750

Q: Are these links safe to use to download the firmwares?
A: All firmwares are from Apple webserver and iTunes are using the same links to download the firmwares.

Q: How to update firmware after downloading from the Apple webserver links?

Windows: Launch iTunes, plug in your iPhone. Hold shift and click Restore for Windows users and select the firmware.

Mac: Launch iTunes, plug in your iPhone. 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: Nov 20 2011, 07:20 PM

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.

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What To Do After Purchasing The iPhone?

1. Read The Manual!
Download iPhone 4 User Guide Manual: http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/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:

iPhone 3GS and 4 Comparison
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 ] )

Video Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un4frEddL1E by yezhacolic.

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

Q: Buying games/apps via iTunes. How?
A: Kindly read: https://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.

iPhone 4 requires Micro Sim card.

Sim Cutting Sim cutting tutorial: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1466267/+2360


Unlocked iPhone (Maxis, Australia, Singtel etc) :
1) Connect the iPhone to your Mac/PC using the cable provided and have your internet connected.
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 iPhones (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, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 4.0.0 , 4.0.1, 4.0.2 and 4.1.

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.


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


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/


8. Ring and Silent Mode
A: Select via the left top corner of your iPhone. You would know this if you read the iPhone User Guide Manual.


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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 your needs, overcome certain limitations of the iPhone and some more advanced stuff.

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Nov 27 2010, 02:01 PM

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.

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: in coming call "Unknown"? How to fix?
A: Call your telco.

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. 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: By default, there none. 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#


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.


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 globe 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. The max seconds per ringtone is only 40 secs. More that 40 secs, iTunes will not allow you to use it as a ringtone.

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

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

3. Via iPhone application: Ringtone Converter

SMS

Q: How to create custom SMS Tones? [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.


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
Q: Is there any video recorder software for iPhone?
A: iPhone 4 comes with front and back camera.


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


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: https://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]


20. How to Set a Custom SMS Alert Tone for Incoming iPhone Text Messages [JB]

http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=6676


21. How to capture Homescreen or Lockscreen screenshot?
Taking screenshot of Springboard and Lockscreen: Press Home and Power button simultaneously. A shot bust of flash, screenshot pictures are save in Photos.


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This post has been edited by davidgary73: Nov 28 2010, 01:29 PM

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: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1223378


1. Transfering Audio and Pictures from iPhone to PC
Any software?

Audio: http://www.digidna.net/products/tuneaid
Pictures: http://www.digidna.net/products/picsaid


2. 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: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/831923


3. Organize Your iPhone Apps Using Movement (Mac)
Link: How to Organize Your iPhone Apps Using Movement


4. How to Use Your iPhone as a USB Drive(Mac)
Link: How to Use Your iPhone as a USB Drive
or use this: Free utility turns iPhone, iPod into a flash drive(Mac and Windows




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This post has been edited by davidgary73: Nov 27 2010, 02:10 PM

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?
A1: 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.
A2: iPhone Unlock & jailbreak service provider: yezhacolic


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 @ https://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

For IOS4, to switch off the data, there's a 'cellular data' switch in Settings, under Cellular Data.

I just did a test on the Cellular Data Settings. When it's turned OFF, U won't be able to receive any data; TweetDeck & Safari didn't load + I wasn't able to send or receive any MMS.

Hence for those of you who's worried about data streaming in, just turn Cellular Data to OFF and voila; no more bills to worry about! [ by tinkerbel]

Q: How to enable Cellular Data Network when my iPhone does not show?
You can use the link below to disable EDGE..
A3: http://iphonenodata.com/
A4: http://unlockit.co.nz/

** Final solution is to call up your telco and request to disable EDGE and 3G connections.


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 https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/868281/+9. [5. Force Quit Program]


8. 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.


9. Battery Drain Fast with iPhone 3.0 and above? How to have longer battery usage?
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. The fix is to just re-run the official firmware 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 (OFF Cellular Data)
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 on 3.0.x, use 4. Force Quit Program
9) Disable Background apps in Multitask in IOS 4 > (To end / exit apps, double-press the HOME button to bring up the running apps menu. Tap and hold on one of the apps to bring up the "-" balloon on each apps icon. Tap on the "-" balloon to end the respective apps).

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.


Discussion thread: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1085501


10. iPhone charging
Q: How to charge?
A: Plug in the USB cable that comes with the iPhone. You can charge thru your PC or wall plug.

Q: How long does it take to fully charged and does the iPhone get hot?
A: 4 hrs and yes, it get slight hot and that's normal.

Q: What charging method is better? Thru PC or Wallplug?
A: Read: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1012232

Q: Will the iPhone battery spoil when you keep pluging in the USB to transfer songs, video etc?
A: No it does not. You're just transfering files.

More infomation on iPhone battery: http://www.apple.com/batteries/


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: https://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. MMS Fails?
Q: Why can't send MMS?
A: Call your telco and they will send you the settings. Restart your iPhone after. Done.
A2: You could have a faulty simcard. Change a new simcard and you'll do fine.


18. Trading Stock with iPhone?
Q: Can iPhone do Trading Stock?
A: NO. iPhones dont support Flash and most of the trading sites requires flash.


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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/4 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 iPhone Compatible Earpiece
Audiophile Headphones and IE: Link


3. Bluetooth Headsets: Stereo & Telephony for iPhone
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: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1727465
AppStore Games thread: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1841049
Reviews: https://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)
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1077043


4. Firmware Downloads
http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=750

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