iPod Touch Tricks & Hacks

Just imagine how would that be?The Android platform on the iPhone.Relax guys nothing like that has happened till now.But we can't rule it out.But the big question will be can the Android power an iPhone?

Android is a software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications.Google unveiled the 1st Android phone few days back.Its called the G1.Very soon many other phones supporting the Android platform will be out in the market.

I've seen videos on the G1 and i have to say,though it looks descent,it can't be compared to an iPhone(looks-wise).I would love to get my hand on a G1 to compare it with the iPhone.

At present the G1 has mostly Google related apps.But we should not forget that Android is open source.There is no bar on developing Android apps.Hence we many see some interesting apps very soon.

If anyone finds out a way to run Android apps on the iPhone then nothing like it.I can assure you the moment something like this comes up I'll be one among the first ones to post about it..So keep checking this blog.

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This is a continuation from my previous post(MUST HAVE APPS FOR iPhone/iPod Touch)This is also a list of MUST HAVE APPS FOR iPhone/iPod Touch.But you need to install these straight away after jailbreaking your iPhone/iPod Touch.These are the TOP MOST IMPORTANT APPS which everyone with a JAILBROKEN iPhone/iPod Touch MUST HAVE.

Winter Board

Much like its predecessor Summerboard.It is used for managing themes.It can manage summerboard themes as well.The new feature is it has the ability of combining multiple themes.

Boss Prefs

This is services/settings app replacement.This is a all in one settings tab for your Network Selection,WiFi,OpenSSH etc.

Boss Tool

This is used to move hard disk space around to allow space for more applications to be insatalled.It moves your fonts,ringtones and other stuff to a different location and makes the root directory free of some useful space.

Customize

Gives you the power of customizing your iPod Touch/iPhone.Everything starting from themes to sliders,wallpapers,icons,bubbles etc can be customized with this application.

OpenSSH

This is the only way you can access the filesystem of your iPhone/iPod Touch.You can copy things like fonts,wallpapers etc.This allows you to crack other applications by changing the file permissions.Changing file permission is very important.When I had jailbreaked my 1.1.4 iPod Touch,I had to change the file permission of the Customize application in order to make it run.

asMailFix2

To fix the Mail.app issue after 2.0 installation and Sync.

Now finally after much waiting the QuickPwn 2.1 for Windows has been released.So all those who have been waiting to get the new 2.1 firmware jailbreaked can download and try it out.

It supports 2.1 firmware with the unlocking and jailbreaking of iPhone 1st generation (2G) device. Supports the jailbreaking of iPod Touch 1st generation device and iPhone 3G. Does not support the unlocking of iPhone 3G or jailbreaking of second generation (n72ap based) iPod Touch.

I know by now most of you must be very eager to try out the new Genius Playlist feature in Firmware 2.1,I would suggest you to wait for a few days and see how this QuickPwn is working.Meanwhile WinPwn 3.0 is going to released very soon.And that will definitely support the new 2.1 firmware.So if you have enough patience to wait till that time than you can avoid using QuickPwn 2.1 for the time being.

Star Wars The Force Unleashed : May the Force Blow your Mind

Experience the star wars universe as never before.The devastating power of the force is in NOW ON YOUR iPhone.App store continues to churn out an impressive line of games,and this one is a definite must have.This is a a game which I feel every iPhone should have.This game is easily one of the best games to be released on the iPhone so far.

Lets see what its all about

You are Darth Vader's secret apprentice trained to hunt down the last of the Jedi.You use some really cool powers in the game which are known as FORCE POWERS.Some of the Force powers are :

Grip : You can lift objects and enemy drones with this power and throw them away.

Jedi Mind Trick : You can confuse the drones with the mind trick which makes it easier to destroy them.

Defending : You can defend by drawing diagonal lines on the screen.




USING FORCE POWERS

Use the force powers by drawing force patterns on the screen.


It has three game play modes :

STORY : Experience the epic adventures of the Secret Apprentice and unlock new battles into the survival mode

CHAPTERS : Replay a chapter that you have previously completed in story mode

SURVIVAL : Battle against insurmountable odds and aim for a high score.



The game costs $20 if you buy it from the app store.Don't worry about that you can download this game for free.Learn How.

Download the Star Wars game from this link

hxxp://www.4shared.com/file/63165088/13bd4562/Star_Wars_The_Force_Unleashed__v109_.html?cau2=403tNull

Replace the hxxp with http

iTunes App Store is turning out to be pretty impressive.Lots of new apps coming up.And now as its possible to crack and use paid iTunes apps for free(learn how),the big question is,whether we should still jailbreak.Well as of now it is necessary to jailbreak as to crack the iPhone or iPod touch to run paid apps we need access to the iPhone file system.But the moment we have a way of getting into the iPhone file system,will it bring an end to jailbreaking?

Some things which you still cant achieve without jailbreaking are...

1.You can't have themes for your iPhone.

2.You can't access the iPhone filesystem

3.You can't run cracked App Store applications

4.You can't change the size of the root partition where your applications are installed.

5.You can't change the way your iPhone looks as in you can't change your sliders,icons,boot images..etc...


Well personally I am not against jailbreaking.I just love the idea of jailbreaking and fully support it.But I feel Apple should stop being so reserved.They should just let go of it.No matter what they do people will always find a way to jailbreak.So why not just let them in rather than resisting.I firmly believe if that is done its going to boost the popularity of the iPhone even more.Thats because there are still many people who are not Tech Savvy,and they are still ignorant about jailbreaking.And even if they discover it from someone they would not like to take the risk of jailbreaking.That leaves them with a pretty dull iPhone.There is so much more you can do with a jailbreaked iPhone.

So in future I would like to see Apple let go of all its restrictions and let people exploit the amazing power of the iPhone and the iPod Touch.

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Many of you must be complaining about the price of App Store applications.Obviously who would like to pay for applications...Was it not enough that we spend so much already on buying the iPhone or the iPod touch??But there is always a way out.And that is what I am going to talk about.

Now you can download and install App Store applications for free.Thats right....You don't have to pay a single penny.That is as good as getting access to a free iTunes App Store.

This is how we are going to do it...

PART I
1) Make sure your iPhone/ipod Touch is jailbroken /w 2.0 and iTunes 7.7
2) Open Cydia and install any recommended updates.
3) Install Open SSH.
4) Restart your phone.

PART II
1) SSH into your phone, navigate to the folder: "/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/MobileInstallation.framework"
NOTE: MobileInstallation.framework is a FOLDER!
2) Backup the file "MobileFramework" from the directory above.
NOTE: Rename it to MobileFramework.bak (keep it safe)
3) Download this patched file - http://rapidshare.com/files/133118635/MobileInstallation
4) Copy the patched MobileFramework file into the "/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/MobileInstallation.framework"
NOTE: MobileInstallation.framework is a FOLDER!
5) Set permissions to that new file to 775
Note: CHECK AGAIN! VERY IMPORTANT!
6) Navigate to "/private/var/mobile/"
7) Set permissions to the folder "Applications" to 777
NOTE: make sure reclusive is checked (meaning it sets all files within the folder to 777)
8) Navigate into the "/private/var/mobile/applications/ folder
9) Create a "Documents" folder in the "/private/var/mobile/applications/" folder.
10) Set the permission to 777
11) Navigate to the root level.
12) Navigate into the "/applications/" folder.
13) Create a "Documents" folder in the "/applications/" folder. Set permission to 777
12) Reboot your iPhone - IMPORTANT! Otherwise Apps will not install!
13) Restart iTunes
14) Download one OFFICIAL App from the app store, if you haven't already.
tip: it can be a free app are fine. Just needs to be an OFFICIAL App.

Part III
1) Simply double click, or drag and drop the .ipa files into iTunes.
2) Sync them with your iPhone!
3) Reboot your phone if the apps do not show up.
4) Enjoy!


You can download the .ipa files from any torrent site.The .ipa files are also available at many file sharing sites.

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These are the apps you should install the moment you install

Air Sharing

The best App Store app so far.Gives iPhone/iPod touch the power to be used as a hard drive.Files can be copied to and fro by using this software.The best feature is you can even transfer music files to your iPod Touch/iPhone by using this software.Apart from music files you can also transfer pdf files,word documents,excel spreadsheets etc etc..

Winterboard

Much like its predecessor Summerboard.It is used for managing themes.It can manage summerboard themes as well.The new feature is it has the ability of combining multiple themes.

iTunes Remote

With Apple's new iTunes Remote app, you can control the music on your computer or Apple TV from your iPod touch or iPhone. Play, pause, skip, shuffle. See your songs, playlists and album art on your iPod touch or iPhone as if you were right in front of your computer.

Remote works with your Wi-Fi network, so you can control playback from anywhere in and around your home.

Features include:
- Control the music on iTunes or Apple lV
- See the album artwork on your Remote
- Search your whole iTunes library
- Control your AirTunes speakers


iAmpRemote

Some thing similar to the iTunes remote.This one is for Winamp.Can be used as a remote control for winamp.The whole playlist is displayed on your iPod Touch.Requires your iPod touch and your desktop to be connected through WiFi.

Wikipanion


Wikipedia for the iPod Touch/iPhone.It is a very useful app when it comes to looking for some important information.A definite must have app.
WeDict

Customize

Gives you the power of customizing your iPod Touch/iPhone.Everything starting from themes to sliders,wallpapers,icons,bubbles etc can be customized with this application.

IM+

This is a free IM client from the app store.It has most of the popular IM services such as GTalk,Yahoo,AOL,MSN,Jabber,ICQ and MySpace.

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How many times have you wished you could transfer music to your iPhone/iPod Touch without using iTunes,just like any other music player available in the market.??It is now finally possible to do so.

This is one of the features which is missed most on all the iPods.Not only the iPhone/iPod Touch.Its so much easier to just copy all the files you need on your music player rather than open iTunes,add songs to library and then sync..blah blah blah...This is sometimes the only thing which makes iPods very irritating,But now we can overcome this by using an application called Air Sharing.

1.Go to iTunes AppStore or AppStore from your iPhone

2.Search for the application called Air Sharing.

3.Once installed you have to configure your Windows to communicate with your iPhone.

4.Go to Network places>Create New Network Place

5.Enter the address of your iPhone e.g. http://192.168.1.2:8080

6.You can now see your iPhone/iPod Touch in your Network Places(when your are connected by WiFi)

7.Just copy the files into the iPhone network place and your are all set.

The best feature is that after copying the files to your iPod Touch you can delete the files directly from your iPod Touch or iPhone.This is such a relief.Previously if we had to delete any file we had to again plug in the iPod Touch or iPhone to a PC,load iTunes and than remove the file from library.This application infact makes the iPod Touch/iPhone superiour to other mp3 players in the way that in none of them you can delete music directly from the device.

So all you need to do is copy all the music you want.Keep the ones you love and delete the unwanted ones from your iPod Touch/iPhone.

Another interesting feature is you can organise the music you have copied using this application into various folders like you do in your PC

NOTE: MUSIC TRANSFERRED IN THIS WAY WILL BE VISIBLE ONLY WITHIN THIS APPLICATION.IT WILL NOT BE THERE IN YOUR iPod Touch/iPhone MUSIC PLAYER APPLICATION ALONG WITH THE FILES WHICH YOU TRANSFERRED USING iTunes.

If this article was useful to you kindly let me know by leaving a comment or by digginn it.

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Its finally possible to use your iPod Touch/iPhone as a pen drive.Not only this transfer any kind of file...eg mp3,pdf,doc,rtf,excel to your iPhone and run it.

All this and more is possible using a new application called Air Sharing.This amazing app is available for free in the iTunes App store.And its really simple to use.It works on both Mac and Windows.All you need is a Wifi connection.This is what you have to do.

1.Go to iTunes AppStore or AppStore from your iPhone

2.Search for the application called Air Sharing.

3.Once installed you have to configure your Windows to communicate with your iPhone.

4.Go to Network places>Create New Network Place

5.Enter the address of your iPhone e.g. http://192.168.1.2:8080

6.You can now see your iPhone/iPod Touch in your Network Places(when your are connected by WiFi)

7.Just copy the files into the iPhone network place and your are all set.

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Ever been to a foreign country and found yourself and wish you had a translating gadget with you to help you communicate with the locals.Now you can use your iPod Touch/iPhone as a translator.Yes its very much possible.You just need to install a free applications and off you go..There are a few very useful translating tools in the Apple App Store which you can install for free.There are some paid ones too.But I tried only the free ones.

All you need to do is open the App Store on your iPhone.Search the AppStore for Talking German Phrasebook.There is also a Spanish,Italian,French,Greek and Portuguese phrasebooks available.It has the following categories..

Essentials
Travel
Accommodation
Food and Drink
Socialising
Shopping
Medical
Dates and Times
Numbers
Emergencies

Each category has various phrases...and here is the best part.The iPhone/iPod Touch reads it aloud,so can you can be sure of the pronunciation.

Apart from being an excellent translator tool it can also be used for learning the basics of various languages.I would say this is a must have app on your iPhone when you are going abroad...

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Did you know an amazing feature of the iPod touch and iPhone.You can read pdf files,word and excel documents and various other file formats on it.But for that you require to have a jailbroken ipod touch or iphone.

This is what you need to do....

1.You have to have Cydia installed on your iPod touch or iPhone.

2.Open cydia..select the search option.

3.Then look for the application called Docs.Install that application.

4.Now that you have done that you have to transfer the pdf files and the other files to your iPod touch or iPhone.

5.You need to have OpenSSh installed,install it from cydia.

6.Now you have to install WinSCP on your desktop.

7.SSH into your iPod Touch or iPhone and put the files in /mobile/Documents.

8.Set the permission on the Documents folder as 0755.