The iPhone Collective

[WDWBlaze]

Well here's the thing and this is what she is referring too... Its only two way AFTER the first sync. The initial sync is one way from google to the phone. I have not used Google specifically, but there is a BIG warning it will wipe your calendar and contacts out on the phone with the initial sync. Furthermore, it uses Exchange Mobile Sync, which I have used, and I know for a fact that erases your phone contacts and replaces them with Outlook (or Google) contacts. MobileME does this as well. So unfortunately while this is a fantastic solution going forward, it doesn't fix the current problem.

http://www.google.com/mobile/products/sync.html


Honestly, I'd just recommend biting the bullet and paying the $30 for one of the programs. You could try iTunes on the BF's computer... it will warn you that it will erase everything so you have time to opt out. Generally you can connect to the iPhone... I know you can update it as well as copy off Itunes Store music. Last option, copy it all to paper and re-enter it. At least your guarenteed to have the info. But as I said, try the itunes and see if it will let you back it up... if not then I'd just buy one of the programs.

I have done this with 3 iPhones (wife's, mine, and a friend's).

We all had contacts moved from our old phones on the sim cards. We synced using this method, and all our contacts on our phone moved to google, and from google to our phone.

I even have a contact for 611 in google because it was one of the contacts on my old phone. Maybe that was the key. We all have our original set of contacts saved to our sim card.

 

[Friend_of_Piglet]

I'm joining the club....Got my iphone today.

I have so much to learn.

 

[cap'njack.]

Glad I never got rid of my BB.

I'm very glad you are happy with your BB. I personally cannot stand the BB (my wife has the Curve) but hey...the world would be very boring if we all liked the same things wouldn't it

 

[scoot241]

I followed the steps in this thread and it worked perfectly:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2146821&highlight=disradio+iphone

Also, I found that WunderRadio works well to stream Live365 streams, better than FStream IMO. WunderRadio, last I checked, isn't a free app though.

 

[heartsy77]

I have only had my iphone for a month. I can not figure out how to download a new ring tone! Ideally I would like a song... but at this point I settle for a different sound! HELP! I sure this has been asked before but I didn't have time to search this whole thread. THANKS

 

[jcb]

Try this.

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32421093&postcount=482

Another way:

http://www.intomobile.com/2008/10/0...ate-free-iphone-ringtones-using-itunes-8.html

You can always pay apple for the ringtone. Download the music, right mouse click on it, then select "create ringtone" and follow the directions..

 

[cslittle999]

I have only had my iphone for a month. I can not figure out how to download a new ring tone! Ideally I would like a song... but at this point I settle for a different sound! HELP! I sure this has been asked before but I didn't have time to search this whole thread. THANKS

iPod Republic has an article on how to use iTunes to create ringtones.

 

[cslittle999]

You can also use Garageband to create ringtones too.

http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=20090331112303193

You can get some really creative results.

 

[heartsy77]

I downloaded a song how do I make it my ringtone? It came from Itunes. I have tried but I don't even see my itunes library on my phone but that is my only song!

 

[jcb]

There could be any number of reasons for this. Most likely, you need to check the sync settings when your iphone is plugged in to your computer. Make sure the settings say to synchronize all songs.

If you already have an ipod you may want to create playlists and only synchronize some of those to your iphone.

You create a ringtone in itunes (I think I explained how in a prior post) once you have downloaded the song. (Maybe I misread your post, but I took it as asking how you create the ringtone on the iphone itself.)

 

[pasofan]

I have now entered the land of those who have For the time being, I inherited my hubby's iPhone 2G when he got the new 3Gs over the weekend for his birthday. I made him a deal--he gets his now, for his birthday, and I get a new 3Gs when I reach my weight loss goal. I'm almost halfway there

 

[Ariel Wanna-be]

Two words for app user's..... Flight Control!
:

Have you tried Harbor Master? It's similar to Flight Control, but with boats and cargo.

 

[exwdwcm]

i am not part of the borg, i mean uh collective!

i got a pretty basic one- 3G, 8mg. I don't use my phone a ton, so I didn't feel the need to go overboard, didn't need video, which is all that the 3Gs woud basically give me that i might possibly use. I don't store a lot on my phone either- i manage my music on my ipod and library and move stuff off my phone as needed, so 8g should be plenty for me.

anyhow- enjoying it a lot so far!!!! i have a ton of apps now too! can't wait to use it in disney!

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Michelle, I also have the 3G. You can store A TON on it. I don't use it for videos or songs (as of yet), but know you can have thousands loaded plus hundreds of apps so go crazy!

 

[*NikkiBell*]

I'm going absolutely crazy. Somebody posted an excellent ringtone site on here awhile back and I used it for a few Disney tones. I can't find it in my favorites or on here. It was SO easy to use. I have no luck making my own ringtones.

Anybody know what the site was?

 

[luke]

I think it was myxer, Nikki

 

[Annette_VA]

Have you tried Harbor Master? It's similar to Flight Control, but with boats and cargo.

My DH is hooked on Harbor Master. I get so sick of hearing the sound of him moving boats around.

 

[luke]

Just let DW have a play on mine and think she is gonna get one now, the collective grows

 

[starwood]

I found a great countdown app for a cruise. It's called always be cruising. It's free. You put in when you are cruising and what ship you are sailing on.

 

[Renysmom]

I found a great countdown app for a cruise. It's called always be cruising. It's free. You put in when you are cruising and what ship you are sailing on.

Starwood Thanks.. Just snagged it