 iPhone: May 2010

How to Wirelessly Sync Your iPhone With iTunes

These are instructions on how to wirelessly sync your iPhone with iTunes using Wi-Fi Sync.

Step One
To follow these instructions you must jailbreak your iPhone.

Step Two
Press to launch Cydia from your SpringBoard.

Step Three
Press to select the Sections tab from the bottom of the screen.

Step Four
Press to choose the Networking section

Step Five
Press to select Wi-Fi Sync from the list of packages.

Step Six
Press the Purchase button at the top right of the screen. For detailed instructions on purchasing an app from the Cydia Store see this tutorial.

Step Seven
Once you have purchased the application press the Install button at the top right of the screen.

Step Eight
Press the Confirm button to begin installation.

Step Nine
Once installation has completed successfully press the large Return to Cydia button.

Step Ten
Open Safari from your dock and navigate to http://www.getwifisync.com.

Download the helper application for your operating system and install it.

Step Eleven
Make sure your iPhone and computer are on the same wireless network then launch Wi-Fi Sync from your SpringBoard.

Step Twelve
As soon as the application is launched it will try to find a computer to connect to.

When the computer recognizes a device it will ask you if you want to pair with it. Click Yes

Then press Yes on the "Pair with Computer" alert that appears on your iPhone.

The iPhone will then tell you that you are ready to sync.

Your iPhone will now appear in iTunes and begin synchronization as though it was connected directly to the computer!

How to Password Protect Individual iPhone Apps

These are instructions on how to password protect individual applications on your iPhone or iPod touch.

Step One
To follow these instructions you must have jailbroken you iPhone or iPod touch.

Step Two
Press to launch Cydia from your Springboard

Step Three
Press to select the Sections tab from the bottom of the screen.

Step Four
Press to select System from the list of Sections.

Step Five
Tap to choose Lockdown from the list of Packages.

Step Six
Press the Install button at the top right of the screen.

Step Seven
Press the Confirm button to begin installation.

Step Eight
Press the large Restart SpringBoard button.

Step Nine
Press to launch Lockdown from the SpringBoard.

Step Ten
When launched for the first time Lockdown will ask you to input a safety word and a password. Input the secret word and pin of your choice then press the Continue button.

Step Eleven
Lockdown will now show you a list of the applications you have installed on your iPhone. Press to select an app you would like to password protect then press the large Lock button.

You can do this for as many applications as you like...

Step Twelve
Press the Home button and return to the SpringBoard. Now try to open an application you locked. Notice you need to enter your pin password before the application will open!

Netflix Hacked to Run on iPhone

ModMyi forum member Knisitruck has managed to hack Netflix into working on the iPhone.

I needed the mediaplayer frameworks from an iPad [/System/Library/Frameworks/MediaPlayer.framework], thanks to one of your forum members, I was able to get that. Then, it still wouldn't work. Noticing my winterboard theme was overriding the mediaplayer layout I disabled it, retried the app and viola, it worked! All that had to be changed was a couple lines in the applications info.plist file and the mediaplayer frameworks, along with a manual install/permissions. (My other apps requiring mediaplayer still run fine.)

But, having said that, I see why Netflix hasn't released an iPhone client yet. Reasons why:
● Huge battery drain - 25% of battery for around 15min of streaming, drains pretty quick while browsing the app as well.
● Crashing - I suspect memory is the issue here, and also probably because it's made for another device. Happened when browsing too fast through the app(lots of clicks).
● 3G Speed - Takes forever to load the app and to start streaming (does work though)

Take a look at some screenshots below...

iPhone Dev-Team Will Release Unlock for iPhone OS 3.1.3

MuscleNerd from the iPhone Dev-Team has announced that an unlock will be released for the 05.12.01 baseband from iPhone OS 3.1.3.

The information comes via a Twitter conversation with EmmanueGT...

@MuscleNerd will there be a unlock software coming out for the 3gs 3.1.3 baseband 05.12.01 when the new iPhone 4g comes out??

@EmmanueGT yep..so don't sell or give away your 3GS :) (at same time, remember not to accept Apple FW upgrades in future)

So to reiterate, don't jump to update when iPhone OS 4.0 comes out!

Skype 2.0 for iPhone Enables 3G Calling for a Fee!

Skype has finally released a version of their iPhone application that supports calling over 3G; however, the company plans to charge you a monthly fee on top of what you are paying for your data plan.

With Skype on your iPhone or iPod touch you can call and instant message anyone else on Skype for free. You can also call landlines and mobiles and send SMS anywhere in the world, at great rates. Skype is free to download and easy to use.

What's New In This Version:
Upgrades / improvements include:
- Call using your 3G connection. Skype-to-Skype calls on 3G are free until at least end of August 2010, after which there will be a small monthly fee (operator charges for data will still apply).
- Near CD-quality sound for Skype-to-Skype calls using wideband audio (SILK codec) on iPhone 3GS and 2nd generation iPod touch.
- Enhanced call quality indicator.
- Improved start-up time.
- Fast access to the dial pad from iPhone home screen.

You can download Skype from the App Store for free.

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