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So I've been playing around with my new iPhone, and came across a few questions I could find the answer to...

How do I access the phone's file system from my PC? I'm thinking something like iFuntastic, but that's only for Intel-based Macs. (I'm on Vista Ultimate.) I also found iBricker, but seems that it doesn't work with 1.1.2

Also... so now apparently I've got the PSX emulator and pdf reader on the phone (can't find the program to read text/word docs)... and no way to transfer the files to the phone to read/use. iTunes only allows syncing of music/vids/podcasts/pictures.

Another thing is, what format videos can be synced in? So far, it seems only my mpeg vids can be synced through iTunes.

Out of the box, the YouTube and Yahoo! mail functions don't work either. There're fixes out there, but I've no idea what they did to unlock the phone over at MBK, so I can't find a solution. (Will probably have to bring it back to the shop for that one.)

Anyone knows what to do?

... Damian? :o

Thanks heaps guys!

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So I've been playing around with my new iPhone, and came across a few questions I could find the answer to...

How do I access the phone's file system from my PC? I'm thinking something like iFuntastic, but that's only for Intel-based Macs. (I'm on Vista Ultimate.) I also found iBricker, but seems that it doesn't work with 1.1.2

Also... so now apparently I've got the PSX emulator and pdf reader on the phone (can't find the program to read text/word docs)... and no way to transfer the files to the phone to read/use. iTunes only allows syncing of music/vids/podcasts/pictures.

Another thing is, what format videos can be synced in? So far, it seems only my mpeg vids can be synced through iTunes.

Out of the box, the YouTube and Yahoo! mail functions don't work either. There're fixes out there, but I've no idea what they did to unlock the phone over at MBK, so I can't find a solution. (Will probably have to bring it back to the shop for that one.)

Anyone knows what to do?

... Damian? :o

Thanks heaps guys!

iBricker doesnt work with 1.1.2? You sure? I'll take a look online....

ibricker is what you need to transfer any kind of file other than the sync ones.

Just try installing those apps, go through them, install it, try it and uninstall it if you dont like it. Most important is to install summerboard so you can have room on your screen for all the new programs, the text reader program is in the list of apps in the installer.

Videos should be in mp4 format to sync but itunes will convert mpeg videos for you if you want. Use another program called something like "Apollo video to ipod converter", you can download all kinds of ipod converter programs or you can go to pantip and buy a disc with converter programs on it.

If youtube and yahoo arent working Im thinking you are not connected to the internet, have you figured out connecting to the internet?

Damian

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Yeah, I'm connected to the internet. Can surf the net and such, download stuff off Installer... I can even check my Yahoo! mail from the website, just not through the mail button.

I'm currently using WinSCP for file management, and I love it. I can add/delete/etc. the stuff on the phone through wireless; don't even need to plug the phone in. I can even use the phone as a portable HDD of sorts.

Now the other thing is, for video converios, I tried Videora iPhone converter, but after ~5 minutes of playback, I lose sound, then have to restart the vid. Using Cucusoft, the quality is perfect, but there's a huge 'Free Trial' watermark in the center of the screen. Guess I gotta head down to Pantip and see if I can find anything there.

As for ringtones... iTunes won't let me sync custom ringtones. I'm currently using SendSong, which allows me to use the songs I have on the phone as ringtones. This doesn't allow me to cut or edit the songs though, gotta use it as is; I also was unable to find a way to change my received SMS tone. Customize has an option for it, but when I click it, the screen just goes black and I've got to press the home key to exit. (Been using ICQ's 'ut oh' sound for years :D )

The Maps program... is quite useless for Thailand. Firstly, the maps are in Thai, and there's no way around this. (Google used the native language of each location for the labels. i.e. Japan is in Japanese.) Also... seems the only searchable location is... Bangkok. That's it. No roads, no buildings, no landmarks, no nothing. There're no kml files for Bangkok either, and using one disables your ability to zoom.

CameraPro program always takes pictures in landscape. Meaning, when your phone is upright, the picture's bottom is on the side. When you tilt the phone on it's side, the bottom of the picture goes back to the 'base' of the phone, so you've always got to tilt your head to see the pictures. :D

And I guess the list of things for which I can find no answer/solution to can go on and on and on...

BUT

I've got to say, I love this phone despite it's downfalls. :D Most fun phone I've ever had.

I guess it's just gonna take some time to work out all the kinks.

I even had some problem with the sound (the sound on max volume was inaudible), and SMS (could receive but not send)... that somehow fixed themselves. :o

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Yeah, I'm connected to the internet. Can surf the net and such, download stuff off Installer... I can even check my Yahoo! mail from the website, just not through the mail button.

Oh ok, yes you have to do a goolge search for "iphone yahoo email setup" or something close to that to get a walkthrough on how to setup yahoo. Gmail is set up very easy, Im sure yahoo will be similar.

I'm currently using WinSCP for file management, and I love it. I can add/delete/etc. the stuff on the phone through wireless; don't even need to plug the phone in. I can even use the phone as a portable HDD of sorts.

Uhm... THANKS, I'll look into that program! heh

Now the other thing is, for video converios, I tried Videora iPhone converter, but after ~5 minutes of playback, I lose sound, then have to restart the vid. Using Cucusoft, the quality is perfect, but there's a huge 'Free Trial' watermark in the center of the screen. Guess I gotta head down to Pantip and see if I can find anything there.

Yes go to pantip or if you can download torrents or download using emule you can grab a bunch off the net to find the one that you like and works best for you.

As for ringtones... iTunes won't let me sync custom ringtones. I'm currently using SendSong, which allows me to use the songs I have on the phone as ringtones. This doesn't allow me to cut or edit the songs though, gotta use it as is; I also was unable to find a way to change my received SMS tone. Customize has an option for it, but when I click it, the screen just goes black and I've got to press the home key to exit. (Been using ICQ's 'ut oh' sound for years :D )

I actually have yet to really mess around with ring tones, BUT I use a great program to change all the sounds of my phone... I currently have the phone making all kinds of Star Trek computer sounds for all the different functions, theres a set of BORAT sounds that are too funny to, NIIIICE! I'm such a geek..... The program is "Customise", grab that from installer, then grab all kind of icon sets and sounds sets and themes too if you want.

The Maps program... is quite useless for Thailand. Firstly, the maps are in Thai, and there's no way around this. (Google used the native language of each location for the labels. i.e. Japan is in Japanese.) Also... seems the only searchable location is... Bangkok. That's it. No roads, no buildings, no landmarks, no nothing. There're no kml files for Bangkok either, and using one disables your ability to zoom.

Yes as soon as I realised it was all in Thai I just stopped trying, I am pretty sure that they will release an app or a firmware upgrade that will translate the maps otherwise what is the point? Who needs a freaking map to their own neighbourhood?! Im positive about this, it just makes too much sense. Many customers have probably given feedback about wanting to use the iphone for travelling the world. If Apple doesnt do it I'm sure some programmer will make an app.

CameraPro program always takes pictures in landscape. Meaning, when your phone is upright, the picture's bottom is on the side. When you tilt the phone on it's side, the bottom of the picture goes back to the 'base' of the phone, so you've always got to tilt your head to see the pictures. :D

Ya I'll mess around with my alternate camera program, I'm pretty sure there is an option for landscape.

And I guess the list of things for which I can find no answer/solution to can go on and on and on...

BUT

I've got to say, I love this phone despite it's downfalls. :D Most fun phone I've ever had.

Serously... I dont use my psp or laptop anymore, Im too busy playing with my phone and not even playing games on it!

I guess it's just gonna take some time to work out all the kinks.

I even had some problem with the sound (the sound on max volume was inaudible), and SMS (could receive but not send)... that somehow fixed themselves. :o

The external speaker sound was inaudible? At home or on a busy noisy bangkok street? heh, mine is very loud..... let me know if that continues.

These are the most needed apps:

SMSD or ISMS (allows multiple recipients and forwarding sms, also allows erasure of individual sms and not the whole sms thread

Services (to turn wifi, edge and bluetooth on and off anytime)

Swirly mms (allows you to send mms and soon to recieve it to)

Customise and rSBT (allows you to move icons around the desktop and change certain icons and sounds)

Vnotes (to take voice notes)

Todolist (to do list heh)

Summerboard (to make an extended desktop that scrolls up and down so you can add as many apps as you want)

Websearch (opens a page that has a list of search engines, click on the engine like EBAY and type in the keyword and it takes you directly to the results for that search on ebay)

Wallpaper (I love this but all it does is scan all the iphones connected to the wallpaper program at that moment and shows you their wallpapers which you can copy to your own phone.... theres been a few REALLY private ones I picked up woops! But some are very nice and cool)

Books, PDF Viewer, Preview and Text Edit ( all used to look at various read formats and ebooks)

Damian

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