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[Mickey's Best Girl]

Sorry if this has been answered but I want to know if something. I have a newer Ipod Touch. I got it right before the software was released. It galls me first that they don't update it free for at least a year. But my question is this If I update to 3.0 will all my old Apps stop working. I accidently bought a 3.0 app that wont work so now Im considering updating.

A second question. Can I load a movie onto the Touch thru my computer from a DVD ??
You can tell Im tech challenged. Thanks

I have done this for my Touch.
I did a google search and found MANY programs available that will convert your home dvd's into iPod files. You then load them into your itunes library and you're good to go!
Let me know if I can help further.

 

[DVCsince02]

Not all apps are working. The Kodak Gallery app still isn't working since the 3.0 upgrade.

 

[grimley1968]

I just downloaded the XM/Sirius app for listening to certain XM/Sirius stations (if you subscribe to the online listening feature, which we do). This is excellent! The same thing is available through the website of course, but it's nice to be able to listen to this online, yet not tying up my workplace's bandwidth.

Oddly enough, the one station I listen to that is missing is Fox Sports. Oh well.

 

[rotlex]

cant wait for tom tom app.

Ditto on that. I've held off on buying a "real" GPS just because of this. Now lets' hope they get it out before my next drive from PA to WDW at the end of August. Used the maps apps on the first trip, and while OK, I would definitely like something with turn by turn, and more features, for going off the beaten path, and getting around in town!

The Tom Tom app and accessory looks great....now let's hope they don't charge as much as the phone itself for it, LOL.

 

[Brian_WDW74]

TwitterFon was my go to Twitter app before TweetDeck. TweetDeck is still a little wonky for the iPhone, but its a great desktop app. I love the custom groups functionality. It'll be nice when that actually works right on the iPhone version.

I have TweetDeck installed on my iPhone, desktop PC and laptop. The main thing I like is how it syncs up the three so that if I read Tweets on one, it automatically marks them as read when I sign on with one of the others. So I'm always sure that what it marks as new Tweets really are new.

I also have TwitterFon, but I'm not too thrilled with the ads at the bottom.

 

[cslittle999]

I also have TwitterFon, but I'm not too thrilled with the ads at the bottom.

The change in the release that just came out is terrible. I can't get used to TweetDeck. I'm pondering trying Tweetie since that's what I use on my MBP.

 

[noladave]

I use tweetie on my iphone, and it works fine.

 

[Nicole786]

I use tweetie and love it! I use it on my MBP also. You can't go wrong with the app that's described as the Twitter standard!

 

[Mickeyflower]

I have searched ALL OVER this board, and cant find an answer. I am trying to get Dis Radio on my JailBroken iPhone. I downloaded the FStream app and have typed and retyped all the steps to get it to work and just keeps saying disconnected. Can anyone help me get it to work? Tips etc??

 

[starwood]

I have a question about the ipod touch and vs 3.0. I can't seem to find the answer anywhere else so....

If I upgrade to 3.0 and I have to do a restore from backup - will I lose everything in my calendar or does that get backed up as well?

 

[Mr. Plutes]

I have a question about the ipod touch and vs 3.0. I can't seem to find the answer anywhere else so....

If I upgrade to 3.0 and I have to do a restore from backup - will I lose everything in my calendar or does that get backed up as well?

you will not lost a thing. you are just updating the software.

 

[starwood]

you will not lost a thing. you are just updating the software.

Thanks - it just concerns me that everything that I read says that all data in contacts and calendar will be deleted from the touch on a restore. From what I have read it says you download the software and then do a restore on the touch to reset the software. I have backed up the ipod. I have my life on my calendar and would be lost without it.

 

[Manda]

Hi, all... I've been lurking along this thread for a while now without adding anything...

I need support of fellow iPhoners now, though, for it is a time of great sorrow... I was riding the train home on Tuesday when two kids grabbed my iPhone and took off running.



So now, not only I am out the hundreds of dollars to replace it (I'm mid-contract and not upgrade eligible), I'm also going to worry for the rest of my life, I think, about any potentially private information that I had on that phone. I had a passcode on the screen, but they ripped it from my hands when it was on. So, theoretically, they could have read emails (or sent) or whatever before it went to sleep. And I still haven't figured out what all they may be able to get to even without the passcode. I'm hoping not much and they don't have much of a choice except to restore to factory - although, I know they can get to my photos (some yucky person has pics of my kid ). I sent the remote wipe command, but once I reported the phone stolen to AT&T, they disable the SIM and they no longer works.

My advice: turn on the passcode, set it to immediate, and set it to auto delete after 10 failed logins. And back up OFTEN.

I guess the kinda good news is that I can justify upgrading to the 3GS now. Heh.

 

[Annette_VA]

Hi, all... I've been lurking along this thread for a while now without adding anything...

I need support of fellow iPhoners now, though, for it is a time of great sorrow... I was riding the train home on Tuesday when two kids grabbed my iPhone and took off running.



So now, not only I am out the hundreds of dollars to replace it (I'm mid-contract and not upgrade eligible), I'm also going to worry for the rest of my life, I think, about any potentially private information that I had on that phone. I had a passcode on the screen, but they ripped it from my hands when it was on. So, theoretically, they could have read emails (or sent) or whatever before it went to sleep. And I still haven't figured out what all they may be able to get to even without the passcode. I'm hoping not much and they don't have much of a choice except to restore to factory - although, I know they can get to my photos (some yucky person has pics of my kid ). I sent the remote wipe command, but once I reported the phone stolen to AT&T, they disable the SIM and they no longer works.

My advice: turn on the passcode, set it to immediate, and set it to auto delete after 10 failed logins. And back up OFTEN.

I guess the kinda good news is that I can justify upgrading to the 3GS now. Heh.

Oh, no! I'm so sorry to hear that your phone was stolen. That's just awful!

 

[Foolish Mortal]

My advice: turn on the passcode, set it to immediate, and set it to auto delete after 10 failed logins. And back up OFTEN.

As a new 3gs owner I'm guessing/hoping that's 10 CONSECUTIVE failed attempts ? And sorry to hear that some scumbags stole your phone.

 

[Mr. Plutes]

Thanks - it just concerns me that everything that I read says that all data in contacts and calendar will be deleted from the touch on a restore. From what I have read it says you download the software and then do a restore on the touch to reset the software. I have backed up the ipod. I have my life on my calendar and would be lost without it.

i know what you mean. i have everything on my iphone. before i had the iphone i had a samsung i760. all my contacts and calendar was on outlook. when i hook up my iphone the day i got, all my stuff when rite on my iphone. god i was so happy lol

 

[whodini]

We had a tragedy in our household the other night. After coming back from the pool my wife runs into the bedroom, holding out my iPhone, almost in tears yelling "i'm so sorry, i didn't know it was in there, i'm sorry". It turns out she didn't know my iPhone, along with other stuff, was in the outside pocket of our cooler bag, which after emptying out she dumped the water off the back deck into the kiddy pool below. Along with the water went my iPhone. I quickly pulled the SIM, and put it in front of a blow dryer to get it dry ASAP. After about 10 minutes i hit the power button, the screen barely came on, and i did hard shut down to turn off everything. I dumped the phone into a bag of rice (a trick i read about online) and placed it in a warm place (my A/V rack in my entertainment center) for the night. Everything is OK except for the Wifi, which has been severely crippled. I barely get any at home now, and get about 1/2 of what I used to get at work.

I'm contemplating going in and just getting a replacement one. Its gonna be $399 (I got a shiny new 32GB 3GS just 3 weeks ago) to replace it.

This is a cautionary tale! Always be aware of where your iPhone is.

 

[Nicole786]

We had a tragedy in our household the other night. After coming back from the pool my wife runs into the bedroom, holding out my iPhone, almost in tears yelling "i'm so sorry, i didn't know it was in there, i'm sorry". It turns out she didn't know my iPhone, along with other stuff, was in the outside pocket of our cooler bag, which after emptying out she dumped the water off the back deck into the kiddy pool below. Along with the water went my iPhone. I quickly pulled the SIM, and put it in front of a blow dryer to get it dry ASAP. After about 10 minutes i hit the power button, the screen barely came on, and i did hard shut down to turn off everything. I dumped the phone into a bag of rice (a trick i read about online) and placed it in a warm place (my A/V rack in my entertainment center) for the night. Everything is OK except for the Wifi, which has been severely crippled. I barely get any at home now, and get about 1/2 of what I used to get at work.

I'm contemplating going in and just getting a replacement one. Its gonna be $399 (I got a shiny new 32GB 3GS just 3 weeks ago) to replace it.

This is a cautionary tale! Always be aware of where your iPhone is.

I believe water damaged phones can be replaced through Apple for $199

 

[whodini]

I believe water damaged phones can be replaced through Apple for $199

Unfortunately that was the price for the 8GB model, which is now just the 3G. Its $299 for the 16GB and $399 for the 32GB. I guess that's better than the no contract price of $699.

 

[Nicole786]

Unfortunately that was the price for the 8GB model, which is now just the 3G. Its $299 for the 16GB and $399 for the 32GB. I guess that's better than the no contract price of $699.

If you go through an Apple Store genius bar it doesn't matter what Model it is:

http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/service/faq/#warranty7