The iPhone Collective

[sarahsar]

My hard drive cranked on me. I had to wipe it out and reset the computer. arggh.

SO I lost my itunes library (yes I tried to save my data and somehow I didn't use the external hard drive I had correctly and lost not only Itunes but also tons and tons of data. I am sick about it.

But I re-downloaded Itunes with now an empty library. I thought perhaps I could re-synch the iphone (and my old ipod which I still use now and then) to reload the library. Didn't do anything.

So I called Apple. The help desk person told me to right click on the iphone icon and transfer purchases. This worked up to a point. I knew it would not transfer anything else I had not purchased from Apple. I was ok with that BUT what is happening so far is that it is NOT downloading the many podcasts to which I subscribe.

Itunes is refreshing them on the computer but they are not getting into the iphone.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks

Are you sure you have podcasts set to sync and all the settings the way you want them? That probably all got reset when you started over again.

If that's not the issue and your podcasts are already checked to sync, you might try un-checking them, syncing, and then checking and syncing again.

 

[disneyholic family]

My hard drive cranked on me. I had to wipe it out and reset the computer. arggh.

SO I lost my itunes library (yes I tried to save my data and somehow I didn't use the external hard drive I had correctly and lost not only Itunes but also tons and tons of data. I am sick about it.

But I re-downloaded Itunes with now an empty library. I thought perhaps I could re-synch the iphone (and my old ipod which I still use now and then) to reload the library. Didn't do anything.

So I called Apple. The help desk person told me to right click on the iphone icon and transfer purchases. This worked up to a point. I knew it would not transfer anything else I had not purchased from Apple. I was ok with that BUT what is happening so far is that it is NOT downloading the many podcasts to which I subscribe.

Itunes is refreshing them on the computer but they are not getting into the iphone.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks

right click on the iphone icon where? i'm going to have to do this with my ipod touch....all my music is sitting there, after the computer with the itunes library crashed....the hard drive was a total loss - nothing could be saved...

we use that one computer for all of us to sync music/video/podcasts to....
so once we get a new computer, i'll have to try to reinstate the library from my ipodtouch (since there's nothing on the phone -it's brand new)...

 

[disneyholic family]

i apologize in advance if this is a really stupid question...

regarding the iPhone 3GS - which is what i have...
does it have a radio?

if not, is there any way to download a radio app that permits radio streaming?

again, i apoligize if this is the dumbest question of the century - i'm more than just a bit techno challenged..

thanks in advance!!

 

[luke]

does it have a radio?

if not, is there any way to download a radio app that permits radio streaming?

First answer, no.
Second answer, yes, there's probably lots but I have Wunderradio and it's pretty good

 

[sarahsar]

right click on the iphone icon where? i'm going to have to do this with my ipod touch....all my music is sitting there, after the computer with the itunes library crashed....the hard drive was a total loss - nothing could be saved...

we use that one computer for all of us to sync music/video/podcasts to....
so once we get a new computer, i'll have to try to reinstate the library from my ipodtouch (since there's nothing on the phone -it's brand new)...

I didn't think you could transfer your iTunes library from an iPod/iPhone back to the computer. You can, however, transfer _purchases_ you've made on the iPod. When it is syncing with the computer, you will see "iPod" or whatever you have named it appear on the left hand side of iTunes. You can right-click on that and then "Transfer purchases." You will only see this when you are syncing.

BUT - if I understand correctly and your entire music library, not just songs purchased on the iPod, is on the iPod but _not_ on the computer, you need to be very, very careful. When you go to sync with a new computer/hard drive, the default will be for it to wipe out your iPod and replace it with whatever is on the new hard drive. Then you will lose everything and have no way to get it back.

You would think you could easily get all of your music off the iPod and back to the computer, but you can't. I have never faced this particular situation, but there are 3rd party solutions to deal with this problem.

I have heard good things about this program for this problem. It used to be called iPod Rip, but Apple recently made them change the name. It's now iRip.
http://thelittleappfactory.com/irip/

Anyway, this software does exactly what you are talking about, which is lets you recover what's on your iPod.

I don't know if it does apps, but apps aren't as big of a deal. If you've purchased apps, you can download them again as many times as you want as long as you're using the same iTunes account. Unfortunately, music is not so simple.

 

[sarahsar]

i apologize in advance if this is a really stupid question...

regarding the iPhone 3GS - which is what i have...
does it have a radio?

if not, is there any way to download a radio app that permits radio streaming?

again, i apoligize if this is the dumbest question of the century - i'm more than just a bit techno challenged..

thanks in advance!!

There is no built-in radio but there are many, many streaming radio apps. Some free, some not.

I second Wunder Radio that the other poster suggested. Great app.

 

[disneyholic family]

thanks for the help everyone! i'll check out irip and wunder radio!!

thanks!!

 

[disneyholic family]

outstanding!! i downloaded wunder radio onto DH's iphone and he's now in seventh heaven....listening to news 24/7....
if i didn't mention it, he's a news-aholic...

so great....even our local radio stations can be streamed...

you have made him a very happy man!!! thanks!!!!

 

[disneyholic family]

ok....so now he's getting greedy

he asked me to ask you if there's something similar to wunder radio for streaming tv

if there is, i figure you guys must know about it...


meanwhile, i haven't downloaded wunder radio to my iphone yet, but those golden oldies stations are calling to me...

 

[disneyholic family]

oops double post

 

[Jennyvelaz]

 

[luke]

ok....so now he's getting greedy

he asked me to ask you if there's something similar to wunder radio for streaming tv

if there is, i figure you guys must know about it...


meanwhile, i haven't downloaded wunder radio to my iphone yet, but those golden oldies stations are calling to me...

There are a few apps for tv but I've not found any to be good.

If you're in the uk at any point tho this is an awesome site
http://iphone.tvcatchup.com/

use it in safari and it streams live tv in crystal clear quality even over 3g

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

I didn't think you could transfer your iTunes library from an iPod/iPhone back to the computer. You can, however, transfer _purchases_ you've made on the iPod. When it is syncing with the computer, you will see "iPod" or whatever you have named it appear on the left hand side of iTunes. You can right-click on that and then "Transfer purchases." You will only see this when you are syncing.

BUT - if I understand correctly and your entire music library, not just songs purchased on the iPod, is on the iPod but _not_ on the computer, you need to be very, very careful. When you go to sync with a new computer/hard drive, the default will be for it to wipe out your iPod and replace it with whatever is on the new hard drive. Then you will lose everything and have no way to get it back.

You would think you could easily get all of your music off the iPod and back to the computer, but you can't. I have never faced this particular situation, but there are 3rd party solutions to deal with this problem.

I have heard good things about this program for this problem. It used to be called iPod Rip, but Apple recently made them change the name. It's now iRip.
http://thelittleappfactory.com/irip/

Anyway, this software does exactly what you are talking about, which is lets you recover what's on your iPod.

I don't know if it does apps, but apps aren't as big of a deal. If you've purchased apps, you can download them again as many times as you want as long as you're using the same iTunes account. Unfortunately, music is not so simple.

I got a new laptop for Christmas and went from a PC to a Mac. My library is on my PC. After much research, I went with a download called Senuti -- it got great reviews and allowed me to transfer everything from my ipod to my new computer http://www.fadingred.com/senuti/. I also found a download called Super Remove Dead Tracks http://dougscripts.com/itunes/scripts/ss.php?sp=removedeadsuper which will remove any of the annoying tracks in your iTunes library that have the exclamation point next to it. Finally, I downloaded Dupin http://dougscripts.com/itunes/itinfo/dupin.php which locates and deletes duplicate music files. It works very well, but I wish I was able to find software that worked this good for photos too

 

[Annette_VA]

If you've got some iTunes gift cards burning a hole in your pocket, PopCap Games is having a sale! Peggle, Bookworm & Chuzzle are all $1.99

 

[GBShorts]

I got a new laptop for Christmas and went from a PC to a Mac. My library is on my PC. After much research, I went with a download called Senuti -- it got great reviews and allowed me to transfer everything from my ipod to my new computer http://www.fadingred.com/senuti/. I also found a download called Super Remove Dead Tracks http://dougscripts.com/itunes/scripts/ss.php?sp=removedeadsuper which will remove any of the annoying tracks in your iTunes library that have the exclamation point next to it. Finally, I downloaded Dupin http://dougscripts.com/itunes/itinfo/dupin.php which locates and deletes duplicate music files. It works very well, but I wish I was able to find software that worked this good for photos too

I think if you have a wireless network in your home you can now transfer your entire library via the "home sharing" capability in iTunes rather than trying to transfer from iPod/iPhone back to the new computer. I helped a friend do it this past week when he got a new iMac for his kids and transferred his music from his Macbook pro. I'm not 100% sure, but you should be able to go PC-Mac or the reverse as well.

Just my two cents.

ps-this is not for those who do not have their library on another computer to transfer or for those who do not have a wireless network in their home.

 

[dmwang9]

I recently stumbled across an app called Dragon Dictation which looks like it will significantly change how I use the iPhone.

Dragon Dictation is speech-to-text recognition software that uses the Dragon NaturallySpeaking voice recognition engine to turn speech into text. It is _amazingly_ accurate. Once you're done speaking, the app produces the corresponding text, and you get a chance to tweak it. You can then send the text to an IM, an email, or to the clipboard.

As someone who has never really gotten the hang of typing with two thumbs, this little app is going to save me a heck of a lot of time.

And best off all, for the time being, Dragon Dictation is free.

-- Dave

 

[denise]

Question for all you iphone users.
I got a Belkin car kit for the ipod or iphone for Christmas...I have a touch but I am hoping to get a iphone by the end of this month.

Anybody have this car kit? What are your views? I haven't opened it yet...don't have a new enough car to have a ipod/phone jack so DH thought this might work?

 

[Cyrano]

Question for all you iphone users.
I got a Belkin car kit for the ipod or iphone for Christmas...I have a touch but I am hoping to get a iphone by the end of this month.

Anybody have this car kit? What are your views? I haven't opened it yet...don't have a new enough car to have a ipod/phone jack so DH thought this might work?

I have the Belkin and have tuned a few frequencies on the radio so that I can get a good signal. Others have complained that with a lot of local stations it is hard to get a clear signal. I have never had that problem

 

[bidnow5]

I live in an area with a lot of stations it doesn't work very good I bought a cassette adapter it plugs into the bottom of the Belkin and works perfect. If you are in an area with less stations they work great

 

[OKW Lover]

These RF adapters are pretty much hit and miss. Each manufacturer has several different models out and none of them will work equally well for you. The best will work fine if you don't have a lot of strong stations on your FM dial. But if you travel anywhere near a large city in the course of your normal daily travels, you'll ultimately be frustrated by the need to continually change the frequency (get one with lots of choices) and re-arange the power cord so that your radio bets the best signal.