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iOS iMovie can import projects from iTunes.
meh. I hope they kept somethin under wraps. Seems pretty underwhelming, and Apple took a lot of shit last year for not changing things up that much even when they increased the screen size. I guess iOS 7 is the best part of this new phone.
Pretty much.
Been listening to the discussion on this topic on MacBreak Weekly - the need to innovate often vs/ "they are, they just not showing it yet".
I'm extremely happy with my iPhone 5, but am excited for iOS7 asnd MAvericks this year.
So when I'm in the Messages app (or is it called iMessage? whatever) sending messages back and forth works pretty fine, sending pictures used to work fine as well. Right now whenever I try to open a picture in the conversation by touching it it shows the picture being loaded....and it just keep loading and loading and ends up doing nothing. I mean it can keep loading for five minutes without any result ......and this includes pictures I have on my damn phone that I'm sending myself. What's the problem?
Macho Madness
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Going to pickup an iPhone 5S in the next week. So I have to know iPhone5-GAF, are these reviews the truth? Is the lightning adapter a POS?
Haven't had any major problems with mine or 2 others.
I bet there are some bad ones out there - those kinds of reviews will float up the store.
One of mine seems to have corroded as there is a green spot in the middle. It now only works if that side is up
Edit: Misread the post, it's my charger that's been acting up. The adapter is fine, but I don't use it that much
the adapter is a pos yes, but those reviews are for the usb cable which is fine
I actually much prefer it to microusb. It's easier to put in and doesn't fall out. I did have one die on me though (corroded or something). Now I buy the amazonbasics one for like $10
SuperPac
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I have 4 of these cables and haven't had one crap out on me yet. Definitely not in the manner a lot of these reviews describe. I much prefer the Lightning adapter to any other dock/USB connector because it's a lot easier to hook in in the dark/without looking.
I concur, not to jinx myself but the lightning cables I have have fared better than any of the old 30 pin connectors in terms of durability, though I've had so many 30 pins that I don't know how many of them were actually from Apple as opposed to random 3rd party cables. All of my lightning cables are from Apple.
Haven't had a single problem with either of mine.
Seems like a couple of these are "why aren't these $1 a pop" and "this is too short, I need to be able to charge from Canada to Mexico" sort of reviews, though.
Squall5042
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So, I'm really leaning towards getting an iPhone 5s, but this will be my first phone on my own.
Anyone have any advice for what plan is the cheapest in the US (preferably unlimited data)? Virgin Mobile looks the cheapest but I don't think they'll be getting the 5s (and that upfront phone cost is yikes).
Anyone have any advice for what plan is the cheapest in the US (preferably unlimited data)? Virgin Mobile looks the cheapest but I don't think they'll be getting the 5s (and that upfront phone cost is yikes).
Either T-Mobile $30 plan or AT&T's AIO Wireless prepaid. Don't get anything that uses Sprint's network...do yourself a favor. I'd personally go AT&T since they have great coverage compared to T-Mobile, but if your area has good T-Mobile coverage and you don't travel much, go with that.
edit: All of those will have a "yikes" upfront cost since they are prepaid.
firehawk12
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Random question, there isn't a way to fully clone an iPhone for the purposes of transferring the contents to a new iPhone is there?
I know that iTunes backup does not do music and apps if you don't use autosync (I can't for various reasons), but is there some third party solution that works? Or is that the purview of jailbroken phones?
I know that iTunes backup does not do music and apps if you don't use autosync (I can't for various reasons), but is there some third party solution that works? Or is that the purview of jailbroken phones?
I forgot to back up my phone since May when installing iOS7. Not really that big of a deal, transferred all my contacts, and my calendar/email synced... but I did lose around 3 months' worth of textsI'm guessing there's no way to get all that back, right? Even if a ton of it was on iMessage?
systemfehler
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Can someone help me import a contact list (CSV) to a iPhone 5? I have a notebook running Debian with a virtual machine running Windows 7. I do this for a friend (who has a native Windows PC with iTunes) but I would like to do as much work before as possible.
I already exported the contacts as vCards from the old phone (Samsung Wave) and tried importing them in the contact app from iCloud which did not work.
I already exported the contacts as vCards from the old phone (Samsung Wave) and tried importing them in the contact app from iCloud which did not work.
Try via iCloud.com
systemfehler
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I tried iCloud doesn't let me import CSV files - only vCards and those exported by Samsungs Kies software don't work.
Macho Madness
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Sounds like your best bet might be to import the contacts to Google, and then have the phone add your Google account. It'll sync your contacts over.
systemfehler
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That did the trick thank you. Main issue was that the CSV file I originally got was either faulty/non-standard format or some other incompatibility along the road.
Bought a new PC, downloaded iTunes, program want to sync my phone to the new PC and obviously erase all content. I don't want to lose any content. No music, no photos, no app data, no contacts, no conversation history, nothing. I want to keep everything as it is and still be able to transfer new photos/videos/music. What should I do?
You'll want to double check since I did it on mac, but you'll want to makes sure your iTunes is authorised on your computer and I think either transfer your phone backup onto the new PC or make a new backup of the phone onto it. Once that is done I believe the association is made and syncing works as normal.
I've synced sensitive data with iCloud so as far as apps are concerned I should be fine there (game saves, contacts etc.). But my music and photos I only have on my phone. If I make a new backup will they be included?
If you're still using iTunes to sync and back up your phone, you'll need to transfer your music library from the old computer. Contacts and the like you can back up through iCloud on your phone.
Pictures you can pull off the phone without iTunes. Plug it in USB and copy them off the phone like a digital camera.
Oh yeah, this too. Because media is synced, it needs to exist on the computer you're syncing from.
But yes, if you make a new backup, it will include every non-synced data.
Note I'm mostly going from understanding.
Right I forgot I could just pull out the pics. I lost all my music on my old PC so I suppose I'll have to find a 3rd party software to transfer it from the phone to the PC. Will I lose my conversation history or is this saved somewhere?
Wait so is the music included in the backup or not?
edit: and it looks like I'll loose any photos (and videos) I transfered from my previous PC to my iPhone as they don't exist in any of the folders.
Generally no.
Music is supposedly applied by syncing from a computer, or bought from the iTunes Msuic store. So if you sync to a new computer, only THAT music will be applied to the iDevice.
There are ways to rip it back out first if it's your only copy, using third party utilities.
To my understanding.
It's different for apps - you can restore purchases from your iPhone to your computer.
edit: pictures, likewise are also 'synced' so you lose any that aren't in the camera roll, which are supposedly created on the device, so THOSE should be included in the backup.
And conversation history for iMessages is part of the backup. Personally, I get why people like to have it, but since there's no way to really look at it easily, I nearly don't see teh point. SOme third party apps available to scour your backup for the message content.
Note, I don't actually have any technical info - I'm just basing this all on my years of messing with these systems and my 'feel' for how it works. Some proper research would be prudent.
I got my warranty replacement in a brand new iPhone 5 on Saturday, it's soooo awesome. Considering my launch iPhone 5 besides having the wonky sleep button (which is why I was able to get the warranty replacement in the first place) did have factory defects out of the box. It wasn't a scuff but a tiny cip on the front bezel rim which wasn't noticeable unless it was pointed out.
Still I'm quite content, and just as long as you are in the warranty period, Apple will treat you right.
Still I'm quite content, and just as long as you are in the warranty period, Apple will treat you right.
Domino Theory
Crystal Dynamics
I'm having an issue on my phone that recently showed up out of the blue where everyone who calls me shows up as Unknown. Any help?
Spiderjericho
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I was in the bathroom handling business and the iPhone 5 fell on tile. I literally have one day left on my service plan. Going to head to the Apple Store to see what they can do.
What actually happened to it? Did the screen crack?
I dropped my phone onto tile and it clattered with just some scratches to the chamfered edge. I guess I was pretty lucky.
Spiderjericho
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Cracks across the glass. Not useable at all unless you like getting cut when you swipe.
Going way back to May here. I'm still using this process and it works great. My only concern is it seems like more spam is coming through since gmail is forwarding everything. I'm thinking the spam email is seeing that as it was opened and read so I'm starting to get more. I go into gmail every couple days and mark them as spam but it doesn't seem to be helping.
Anyone have thoughts, ideas on how to cut the spam down?Macho Madness
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Going way back to May here. I'm still using this process and it works great. My only concern is it seems like more spam is coming through since gmail is forwarding everything. I'm thinking the spam email is seeing that as it was opened and read so I'm starting to get more. I go into gmail every couple days and mark them as spam but it doesn't seem to be helping.
I've been getting more spam recently. Don't know why.
The best way is to do a restore, and them reapply your backup.
It can be full of orphaned install files.
There are some third party apps that can browse the file system too (I've heard without jail breaking), but you should know what is necessary to leave behind and what isn't befor you embark on that journey.
Yeah a restore is likely to install the latest, although I've heard you can do an 'option' restore and select the firmware if you've already downloaded it or something.
My 'other' is around 3gb. It used to bother me, but after figuring out the best way to get rid of seemed to be full restores, I stopped worrying. Of course, I do have a 64 GB phone, so space isn't at such a premium.
I'm mostly riffing here, and don't have true technical info. Maybe someone else can chime in with clarification.
It's 7.0.2, Apple doesn't sign 6.1.4 any longer so you can't option-restore to it any more.
Macho Madness
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Yep. Apple requires that your firmware verify with a server before you install it.
Does anyone know if the standard warranty covers scuffs still? Looks like my warranty replacement 5 suffered from the albeit nowhere near as bad as my original, no scuffs on that one but chipped instead. I got the replacement due to a malfunctioning sleep button. Unlike last year, I'm not as OCD about it, and googling the issue on warranty Apple's head of marketing attributed it to wear and tear. Think I should I bother the Apple store or don't bother since they won't cover it? I didn't cause the scuffs, and the irony is that I was more careful with this out of the box than I was with the original.
I did invest in birchwood casey metal paint pens awhile back which are temporary solutions.
http://i.imgur.com/fndQcRH.jpg?1
My warranty ends on the 24th of this month.
Edit: It's no big deal, it's not like it's a chip or dent or anything, it's amazing what a year can do.
I did invest in birchwood casey metal paint pens awhile back which are temporary solutions.
http://i.imgur.com/fndQcRH.jpg?1
My warranty ends on the 24th of this month.
Edit: It's no big deal, it's not like it's a chip or dent or anything, it's amazing what a year can do.
GoldenEye 007
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So what's up with this iPhone random crash/blue screen thing.
Happened to me then went into a reboot loop. Attempted standard recovery and DFU for a factory reset. Still nothing. 3 days after getting the phone. Kept getting errors on the restore attempts.
Use it for business too. Seems to be a somrwhat common issue on the 5s? What's up with the reliability.
Happened to me then went into a reboot loop. Attempted standard recovery and DFU for a factory reset. Still nothing. 3 days after getting the phone. Kept getting errors on the restore attempts.
Use it for business too. Seems to be a somrwhat common issue on the 5s? What's up with the reliability.
GoldenEye 007
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Had to get a replacement through Verizon. Explained the troubleshooting I attempted before they had me do it again and they were like.... yeah we'll just give you a new one.
I searched online and it seems others are having the same issues. No clue what caused it originally. Sucks because that phone is for work and it is important to have it.
Just for the record, some iPhone 5 models purchased at launch September 2012 through January 2013 have faulty/bad batteries, and Apple have identified the affected devices and will replace the battery for free until March 2015.
You can check your serial number on Apples replacement website.
http://www.macrumors.com/2014/08/22/iphone-5-battery-replacement-program/
I knew people have been having issues with batteries, even after calibration (my wife has an affected model), and it has a much poorer battery life than my own iPhone (which I got at the same time, although I returned mine for replacement due to dead pixels). Her phone would suddenly just die from around 20% charge or so, as well as exhibit unexpected drops in battery percentage.
You can check your serial number on Apples replacement website.
http://www.macrumors.com/2014/08/22/iphone-5-battery-replacement-program/
I knew people have been having issues with batteries, even after calibration (my wife has an affected model), and it has a much poorer battery life than my own iPhone (which I got at the same time, although I returned mine for replacement due to dead pixels). Her phone would suddenly just die from around 20% charge or so, as well as exhibit unexpected drops in battery percentage.
I've had sleep/wake button issues for sometime, glad I can get it replaced - https://ssl.apple.com/uk/support/iphone5-sleepwakebutton/