The iPhone Collective

[AnneR]

A thank you to both of you, it is putting them back on the iphone.
I am new at this. so people here are a great help.
Especially for someone how is not a techy..

Kat - I am right there with you, I kept syncing my phone but nothing was changing - duh - you need to tell it what you want to sync

 

[Caitsmama]

Hi everyone, i just got my iphone (3g) yesterday -- i can tell i am gonna have some fun with this!! LOL

Can someone clarify for me -- can i just purchase apps from the iphone itself and download them via the phone, or do i have to attach the phone to my computer and sync it for each app. i want??

Also, for those that have the regular 3g, how long does your battery last approx? If you are using it alot during the day?

 

[jcb]

You can do it either way. There is a 10 meg limit on app downloads over the 3g connection but it does not apply if your iphone is using a wifi connection.

 

[Caitsmama]

Another question, can you delete any of the apps on the homepage? I have absolutely NO need for the stocks thingie -- and would love to just delete it, if at all possible..

 

[Annette_VA]

Another question, can you delete any of the apps on the homepage? I have absolutely NO need for the stocks thingie -- and would love to just delete it, if at all possible..

I just banished Stocks & Weather to the last page. They seem to be un-delete-able

 

[PinkBudgie]

I just banished Stocks & Weather to the last page. They seem to be un-delete-able

I use the weather one all the time. I put in the cities I'm in everyday. But how do you move the icons? I didn't know you could do that.

 

[Annette_VA]

I use the weather one all the time. I put in the cities I'm in everyday. But how do you move the icons? I didn't know you could do that.

I use the Weather.com app, so I don't use the one that came w/ the iPhone. You can do the multiple city thing w/ it, too. Love that! It's fun to check in on Orlando weather some times.

To move your icons around, there's 2 ways:
1. Hold down one icon. All icons should jiggle and you'll see "X" in the upper left corner of any app you can delete. While the icons are jiggling, you can drag them around the screen to move them.
2. Use iTunes. Plug up your phone & go to the Applications tab. On there, you can drag & drop icons on the different screens and arrange them.

 

[Caitsmama]

Can someone answer me on the battery life thing? How long do you find that your battery on the 3g lasts?? I noticed mine dropping, today, and not sure if it's due to me playing with it or just that i didn't charge it enough (fully) - how long does it take to charge fully?

 

[jcb]

Can someone answer me on the battery life thing? How long do you find that your battery on the 3g lasts?? I noticed mine dropping, today, and not sure if it's due to me playing with it or just that i didn't charge it enough (fully) - how long does it take to charge fully?

Generally, the more you "play" with the phone, the more battery life you'll use especially if you are "playing" with the internet or the GPS function. If you have "push" turned on in your e-mail settings, your battery life will be eaten up faster than a dole whip at a Disboards meet.

I charge my 3G once a day and keep a charging cord in my vehicle and in my briefcase.

You might also look for a discussion on battery life in this thread as some others had good tips about conserving battery life. Several folks addressed how long it takes to charge the battery. I never have noticed as I set mine to charge overnight.

 

[Caitsmama]

If you have "push" turned on in your e-mail settings, your battery life will be eaten up faster than a dole whip at a Disboards meet.

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Thank you! I did have "push" turned on - must be the default - so i just shut it off.

This is why i love the DIS!! BTW- great analogy!!

 

[PinkBudgie]

I use the Weather.com app, so I don't use the one that came w/ the iPhone. You can do the multiple city thing w/ it, too. Love that! It's fun to check in on Orlando weather some times.

To move your icons around, there's 2 ways:
1. Hold down one icon. All icons should jiggle and you'll see "X" in the upper left corner of any app you can delete. While the icons are jiggling, you can drag them around the screen to move them.
2. Use iTunes. Plug up your phone & go to the Applications tab. On there, you can drag & drop icons on the different screens and arrange them.

Thanks! I'll go fiddle with it and see what I can do.

 

[katscradle]

Check out this thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2163956

Well I know I am quite behind here,but I have to say you are all wonderful.
You have helped someone who is not very technical.
I just got Dis Radio.
I have added about 12 apps so far.
When i am caught up I will let you know what I have.
Last week I updated my iphone and the next thing, I have no apps on my phone.
Well Karen(klamchowder) and another diser were very helpful in helping me with this.
I am ever so greatful to all of you.
Also I bought a bright orange skin for my iphone, as it got lost in my purse and I could not find it.
Took me 3 days to find my phone.
So I went right away and bought a bright skin for it.

 

[jcb]

The Maps application that comes with the iPhone will track city buses in certain cites so that you can tell when the next bus will arrive at your location. I used this feature in Seattle and the native iPhone map worked better than an application I bought.

I'll be in D.C. for meetings and was wondering whether the Metro buses have been integrated into the maps application.

 

[princesskimbers]

I don't post often here but I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to keep the iPhone safe at the parks. I'd like to have it on hand with me just in case my brother and I encounter long lines and also to check out the Toy Story Mania bonus I had heard about. I do have a pocket within my purse that should keep it safe from any wet rides if we do go on those. We'll be going from the 23rd through the 29th. Thanks for any feedback!

 

[PinkBudgie]

I don't post often here but I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to keep the iPhone safe at the parks. I'd like to have it on hand with me just in case my brother and I encounter long lines and also to check out the Toy Story Mania bonus I had heard about. I do have a pocket within my purse that should keep it safe from any wet rides if we do go on those. We'll be going from the 23rd through the 29th. Thanks for any feedback!

I would put it in a plastic ziplock baggie before going on wet rides. I do this my camera and phone. Just to be safe. My son spilled a glass of water on his itouch and it still works (luckily!) but I wouldn't take chances.

 

[Caitsmama]

Ok, had a weird thing happen today to my iphone.. mind you i have had it less than a week -- it totally froze on me. I just hung up from a call, and went to open up an app, and it froze.. i couldn't do anything, not even shut it down! I was bummed!!
Thank goodness i was close to an AT&T store, and the woman there showed me that you have to press BOTH the power button AND the middle (home app) button thingie.. and wait for the apple symbol to appear and it will usally (usally she said...) will clear itself..

Has this happened frequently to anyone else? This was the first time it happened, but it made me a lil' upset -- i know -- it's similar to a computer, but man, all i kept thinking of, was -- "what if i break down right now, and can't make a call"...

I didn't know if this is "norm" behavior for this phone, or if it was a fluke.. Hopefully it's not the norm. I have a refurb, but i think it still has a 90 day warranty on it...

 

[*KeepMovingForward*]

Ok, had a weird thing happen today to my iphone.. mind you i have had it less than a week -- it totally froze on me. I just hung up from a call, and went to open up an app, and it froze.. i couldn't do anything, not even shut it down! I was bummed!!
Thank goodness i was close to an AT&T store, and the woman there showed me that you have to press BOTH the power button AND the middle (home app) button thingie.. and wait for the apple symbol to appear and it will usally (usally she said...) will clear itself..

Has this happened frequently to anyone else? This was the first time it happened, but it made me a lil' upset -- i know -- it's similar to a computer, but man, all i kept thinking of, was -- "what if i break down right now, and can't make a call"...

I didn't know if this is "norm" behavior for this phone, or if it was a fluke.. Hopefully it's not the norm. I have a refurb, but i think it still has a 90 day warranty on it...

We have four Iphones in our house and only had to do a soft reboot once and that was on my son's phone. Honestly, I just figured he did something to the phone to cause it to freeze cause kids do goofy things. I don't think the freezing is the norm though. Its simple enough to rectify if it happens again. I never had experience with any of our phones totally locking up and not rebooting so I wouldn't worry too much. If you think the phone is defective or something, then I'd run the Apple if your still within your warranty.

 

[Echo queen]

Ok, had a weird thing happen today to my iphone.. mind you i have had it less than a week -- it totally froze on me. I just hung up from a call, and went to open up an app, and it froze.. i couldn't do anything, not even shut it down! I was bummed!!
Thank goodness i was close to an AT&T store, and the woman there showed me that you have to press BOTH the power button AND the middle (home app) button thingie.. and wait for the apple symbol to appear and it will usally (usally she said...) will clear itself..

Has this happened frequently to anyone else? This was the first time it happened, but it made me a lil' upset -- i know -- it's similar to a computer, but man, all i kept thinking of, was -- "what if i break down right now, and can't make a call"...

I didn't know if this is "norm" behavior for this phone, or if it was a fluke.. Hopefully it's not the norm. I have a refurb, but i think it still has a 90 day warranty on it...

First off I am not blond but anyway I have had my iphone for 2 months and never turned it off because I did not know how. It never locked up or froze, it worked just fine. Just happened to talk to a guy in the Apple store and he showed we how and told me there were updates I needed to downloand.

Best fo luck.

 

[Caitsmama]

Thanks.. I am assuming this was a *fluke* thing, If it happens again, i will stop by an apple store.. I know it has the latest downloads on it, as i just synced it less than a week ago.. and used the most current update..
Hoping it was just a minor meltdown ( i must have a female iphone.. LOL)

 

[princesskimbers]

I would put it in a plastic ziplock baggie before going on wet rides. I do this my camera and phone. Just to be safe. My son spilled a glass of water on his itouch and it still works (luckily!) but I wouldn't take chances.

That's what I'm thinking I will definitely do. I doubt we'll go on any wet rides but never know!