The iPhone Collective

[cslittle999]

Here is a great article on the ways that you can check your AT&T data usage.

http://appadvice.com/appnn/2010/06/check-att-data-usage/

 

[robinb]

I don't consider myself a heavy data user and I went over 200 MB in 4 out of the last 6 months. In May I was nearly double that. So, I would probably go with the DataPro plan. I *do* like that I will be able to tether for an extra $20 per month but I suspect in that case I would blow the 2 GB out of the water.

 

[disneysteve]

I started another thread about the data plans in case you are interested.

I've only had my phone a few months but I've used between 0.5 and 0.75GB each month so the 2GB plan would be just fine for me. That will save me $5/month. My wife will be getting an iPhone soon and she'll do the 2GB plan also, so also $5/month less than we thought it would cost. Fine with us.

 

[luke]

Wow your data plans suck!
I'm with o2 in the UK, and they include 'unlimited' data with every iPhone plan.
Now there are fair usage policies in this, but I stream a lot of video and have never been charged extra!

 

[disneysteve]

Wow your data plans suck!
I'm with o2 in the UK, and they include 'unlimited' data with every iPhone plan.

AT&T currently includes unlimited data with the iPhone. This is a new policy and I suspect if they are doing it here, they will do it everywhere at some point.

 

[Caitsmama]

Thanks for the info! At this point, i am just going to keep it where it is for the unlimited.. if i am good with that for awhile - i am not going to worry about it til it's time for me to renew and i am forced to choose a new data plan.

 

[disneysteve]

There are 2 podcasts that I listen to regularly - DIS and Dave Ramsey. I download straight to the phone. Is there any way to have them downloaded automatically when new episodes are released? If not, is there any way to bookmark the site for each podcast so that I don't need to search for them each time I want to download them?

 

[bagheera202]

Just an FYI, there is a new Apple iPhone, iTouch application called “Radio Dial Word of Day” that will provide you with the US Radio Disney (“RD”) "Code Word of the Day". Best part of all is that it is currently FREE, but it looks like it is free only for a limited time.

 

[Praise2Him]

There are 2 podcasts that I listen to regularly - DIS and Dave Ramsey. I download straight to the phone. Is there any way to have them downloaded automatically when new episodes are released? If not, is there any way to bookmark the site for each podcast so that I don't need to search for them each time I want to download them?

I don't think you can download them automatically. What I do is keep the most current podcast on my iPhone. Underneath it says, "Get more episodes". Just touch that when new episodes are released to go directly to them, then delete the old podcast.

 

[denise]

I'm sure this has been answered before but this thread is SO long....
here's my story....
I just got a new computer!!!

Before I disconnect this one and hook up the new one...how do I save my itunes information or how do I load all my music on to the new computer without having to do it all over again?

I know the apps will appear from itunes but what about all my music?

I have network software and made all my files "shared". I can see the shared files on my netbook. I tried to copy/move the file to the netbook but it would not let me do it. I have itunes loaded on the netbook and have the sharing mode turned on. It gave me an error saying the file is used on another computer. The only thing on the netbook are the two songs that came with itunes.
So I must be doing something wrong.....
Any and ALL help is appreciated....
denise

 

[sarahsar]

I'm sure this has been answered before but this thread is SO long....
here's my story....
I just got a new computer!!!

Before I disconnect this one and hook up the new one...how do I save my itunes information or how do I load all my music on to the new computer without having to do it all over again?

I know the apps will appear from itunes but what about all my music?

I have network software and made all my files "shared". I can see the shared files on my netbook. I tried to copy/move the file to the netbook but it would not let me do it. I have itunes loaded on the netbook and have the sharing mode turned on. It gave me an error saying the file is used on another computer. The only thing on the netbook are the two songs that came with itunes.
So I must be doing something wrong.....
Any and ALL help is appreciated....
denise

You have to make sure your new computer is authorized to play music from your iTunes library or you won't be able to copy it over from your shared library. I think you go to Store/Authorize Computer and make sure you are signed in and that this computer is authorized (you can have up to 5 authorized at a time). Then you should be able to copy music from your old computer.

If you have a lot of music/movies, this can take a while. Another way to do this is to copy your iTunes folder to an external hard drive and then copy it back to the correct location on the new computer. But sharing it over your network is probably simpler.

 

[jcb]

You have to make sure your new computer is authorized to play music from your iTunes library or you won't be able to copy it over from your shared library. I think you go to Store/Authorize Computer and make sure you are signed in and that this computer is authorized (you can have up to 5 authorized at a time). Then you should be able to copy music from your old computer.

If you have a lot of music/movies, this can take a while. Another way to do this is to copy your iTunes folder to an external hard drive and then copy it back to the correct location on the new computer. But sharing it over your network is probably simpler.

I just did this (twice) with a new computer. If you are going to disconnect the old computer you will want to follow Sarahsar's instruction and you should deauthorize the old computer if you are not going to use it any longer.

I'm not sure why you are getting the error saying the file is used on another computer. That typically occurs when the program has the file open. If you close iTunes on your old computer you should be able to copy (if not move) the files to your new computer. If you haven't done so, I recommend you first install iTunes on the new computer as that will create the new folder for you. From there it should simply be a matter of copying the music and other files from the old itunes media (or music) folder to the new one. I would use windows explorer (assuming you have a pc).

When i transferred files, I used an external hard drive. What I did was export every playlist and made sure those text files were in my itunes media folder (they loaded automatically). What I didn't do, however, was to make sure that all the iPhone apps I had downloaded (but which were not on my iPhone) were also copied to the external folder. If you copy the app files then they should show up on the new computer.

One thing is sure, itunes could sure do a better job of letting folks migrate their media and apps to a new computer.

 

[sarahsar]

I just did this (twice) with a new computer. If you are going to disconnect the old computer you will want to follow Sarahsar's instruction and you should deauthorize the old computer if you are not going to use it any longer.

I'm not sure why you are getting the error saying the file is used on another computer. That typically occurs when the program has the file open. If you close iTunes on your old computer you should be able to copy (if not move) the files to your new computer. If you haven't done so, I recommend you first install iTunes on the new computer as that will create the new folder for you. From there it should simply be a matter of copying the music and other files from the old itunes media (or music) folder to the new one. I would use windows explorer (assuming you have a pc).

When i transferred files, I used an external hard drive. What I did was export every playlist and made sure those text files were in my itunes media folder (they loaded automatically). What I didn't do, however, was to make sure that all the iPhone apps I had downloaded (but which were not on my iPhone) were also copied to the external folder. If you copy the app files then they should show up on the new computer.

One thing is sure, itunes could sure do a better job of letting folks migrate their media and apps to a new computer.

I think the easiest way to do it, if you have an external hard drive, is to just install iTunes on the new computer, authorize it, and then copy your entire iTunes folder, lock, stock, and barrel, right over to the other computer into the correct place. You should then have all of your playlists, music, movies, apps, etc. in place. This also makes the most sense if you have a large iTunes library.

 

[denise]

I think the easiest way to do it, if you have an external hard drive, is to just install iTunes on the new computer, authorize it, and then copy your entire iTunes folder, lock, stock, and barrel, right over to the other computer into the correct place. You should then have all of your playlists, music, movies, apps, etc. in place. This also makes the most sense if you have a large iTunes library.

Thanks, I do have an external drive as well. Just to make sure the file I copy just says itunes? I found one under my music called itunes. Is this it?
thanks....

 

[denise]

I think the easiest way to do it, if you have an external hard drive, is to just install iTunes on the new computer, authorize it, and then copy your entire iTunes folder, lock, stock, and barrel, right over to the other computer into the correct place. You should then have all of your playlists, music, movies, apps, etc. in place. This also makes the most sense if you have a large iTunes library.

Thanks, I do have an external drive as well. Just to make sure the file I copy just says itunes? right???
I found one under my music called itunes. Is this it?
thanks....

 

[sarahsar]

Thanks, I do have an external drive as well. Just to make sure the file I copy just says itunes? right???
I found one under my music called itunes. Is this it?
thanks....

Are you on Windows or Mac? I haven't done this in a while on Windows, but I believe it is just the iTunes file under My Music. You can check by opening the file and seeing what's in there - there should be a music file within the iTunes file and inside of that should be files for things like music, movies, and mobile applications.

 

[sarahsar]

To Denise - check out this link from the Apple support site for step-by-step instructions. It is important to have your library consolidated as they describe to make sure everything gets transferred over.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751

 

[denise]

thanks so very much....I saved it all on my external HD and also shared it with my network software...I should be ok....I hope...

Thanks again!

 

[Golf4food]

New software update should now be available - update iTunes to the latest version first, backup and sync your phone, then install the new software for folders and multitasking, etc.

 

[disneysteve]

New software update should now be available - update iTunes to the latest version first, backup and sync your phone, then install the new software for folders and multitasking, etc.

I would consider waiting before doing the update. I've already gotten an e-mail from one app that I use at work warning us not to update until they contact us. Their new OS version isn't quite finished yet so if I update, I wouldn't be able to use the app for a while. I'm sure there are lots of other apps that might also have a problem or not be ready quite yet.