Disappearing icons from bar

Apple iPhone - Disappearing icons from bar

The weirdest thing...I now only have 3 icons on the bottom bar....don't really know what's missing...but i have mail, ipod and the phone icon.

Thought we couldn't delete those things....heck...I didn't even try! How do I get my icons back on my 3G?

iPhone tutorials
I delete by accident all the time. The thing with those non deleteable aps is this: you just removed it from the bottom bar. The app is somewhere on your phone. Typically I think there is mail, phone, safari and IPod.

Just find it and drop it back. You can also put something else there - I have messaging instead of IPod because ibises it way more.

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Chances are you moved one of them to some other screen. You can put any icon on the home bar. Check around, I bet you'll find the missing icon.

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You can't delete those built-ins (or the new "game center") but you can move them. As others have said, look around on all your screens. You can put anything you want on the dock (bottom) bar, just as you can rearrange what's on each screen (or, with iOS4, in folders).

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You can't. But you can move apps off and on the Dock exactly the same way you can move apps around from screen to screen. Hold any icon until they wiggle, then move them around. The Dock holds up to four icons.

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The 4th one is Safari. I didn't know these could be removed either.

Have you tried a restart? Hold the sleep/wake button at the top and the Home button down together until the Apple logo appears, then let go.

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I rebooted...no change....i hooked it up and resynced [hadn't done this in a few days...] and still no change.

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Can you see Safari anywhere? If so, hold it until the apps wobble and drag it back to the bottom. (Just tried this for the first time and it works. I thought the 4 in the bottom bar were fixed until now.)

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All is well...didn't know i could drag anything off of the bottom....but i hooked it up to itunes...and dragged it's back down....tks!

Virus

Apple iPhone - Virus
Sometime last week I wrote that I was receiving "SPAM" on my iPhone 4. I have tried everything that one person suggested to no avail. I contacted Cox and they denied that their SPAM filters were at fault. I contacted Norton and tried their suggestions. Nada. The spam continues. This morning in an attempt to delete the e-mails, I found that I couldn't. I would make an attempt and when I got to a certain mail or one beyond that one, I immediately was taken back to the home screen, with nothing deleted! I called Apple support. Spent some time reconfiguring my email. Then the tech said she would talk with others and could I wait. I waited, and waited, and waited. I waited an hour. When I had enough, I called back only to find out they were now closed! Anyhow, I am thinking that there is a virus on my phone. I know Apple prides themselves in being virus free, but is there a possibility? I cannot delete any of the emails. Not even those that are not SPAM!

iPhone Email
There is no virus on your phone.

Try using another mail service.

Forward your mail to gmail after you set up an account there.

Gmail also has a spam filter and I bet it will capture the spam from cox.

It is most certainly spam that is not captured by Cox filters.

Roger

Wireless

Apple iPhone - Wireless

Once in a while my iPhone drops the wifi and asks for a password. Why would that happen?

Sometimes I have to enter wifi password, sometimes not.

iPhone WiFi
Its just a software bobo... i cancel, and it still works

Multiple Duplicates with MMe Sync ??

Apple iPhone - Multiple Duplicates with MMe Sync ??
I had signed up for a trial run with MMe. I am using a 17" Laptop running XP and Outlook 2007, an iPhone 3GS (soon to be iPhone 4), and have no real use of the MMe desktop.

When I sync, I end up with either duplicate or triplicate Appt's, or they get wiped out entirely. Same thing with my ToDo's. It does not seem to matter whether I enter my Appt's/ToDo's in Outlook or iPhone, the sync just makes a mess of everything.

I have been using Google Calendar and the Google iPhone App, but wiped that off clean in case it was somehow interfering with MMe on the iPhone.

I became so annoyed with MMe that I cancelled it, and now I have to purchase the app if I want to put MMe back on my iPhone. Before I do that, any idea what may be causing my syncing problems?

MobileMe
I am not able to sync at all with MobileMe. It won't sync between my MacBook pro, iPhone and Mobilrme cloud.

I am trying to get apple support to help me fix it.

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Strange. I am able to sync between my iPhone 3g, iPhone 4, MBP 17", Mac Mini & iMac i7.

All working brilliantly. Mine are Macs tho.

I have found that when adding a new device sometimes, it pays to FORCE a sync and overwrite the info on the local machine.

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I also have all apple products and have done every possible troubleshooting step I think. It still does not work.

I have an appt this morning at the Genius bar and let's see if they are really geniuses.

MobileMe VS Google mail

Google Mail is free and you can wirelessly sync your calendar and contacts. It includes Google Docs which is a cloud for storing files that can be accessed from your iPhone or any computer.

That being said I have to wonder what the benefits of paying for Mobile Me are?
Besides "Find My Phone" I don't see any other value. Or am I missing something?

MobileMe
Well, Google has answers all that MME offers, accept Find my iphone, iweb integration and storage.

You can share large files by sending links to who ever you want to share with. All MME offers are in one place.

Make more sense for someone with mac than windows PC.

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I use google apps as an alternative to MobileMe. I blog about my experience with Google Apps. It works for me, Calendar syncing and Contacts, and the Calendar syncing even works with two of my calendars. One for work and one for Calendar.

It's cheaper than MobileMe.

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If you have one or more Macs there are a lot of additional features.

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I have my entire family on MobileMe. I can log in and add appointments to their calendars, or see if they have something on theirs I need to add to mine.

All changes get pushed to their iPhones/iTouches.

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The one feature that attracted me to MobileMe many years ago was the ichat service which allowed members of my family to use video cameras to chat. I have been using the service along with my family for years. We can post blogs using iWeb, sync each others calendars, and publish private gallery to view family photos. We also use the idisk to transfer photos and other files back and forth. It has worked fine for us over many years. Well worth the yearly fee.

Google voice

AAple iPhone - Google voice

When I call a number using google voice my iPhone dials the same number each time to route the call. So, if I add that number to my at&t a-list would I actually be making these calls for free?

Google Voice
Correct

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So do I have to have a pre existing Google voice account. To set up Google voice on the iPhone. How do you go about getting one. I heard it was by invite only.

Also is it GV Mobile + or GV Connect. GV Mobile + seemed a little confusing.

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You have to have a Google Voice account, it is open for everyone in the US now (no more invites) - simply go to google.com/voice and sign up for a number - you do need a GMail / Google Account to sign up.

GV Movile + is the better product that has been around for quite some time, it was in the app store, Apple pulled it due to AT&T request and they adjusted the 'rules' and let them back in - GV Connect only came out a few days before GV Mobile + made it back to the legit App store. If you wait until Saturday, you can get it for free (this is the day designated for those who bought version before it was pulled or from Cydia so that they don't have to buy it twice but technically, everyone can download it).

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Okay -- I have a GMail account and tried signing up for Google Voice but kept getting the error message: "We had an error. Please try later." I began checking the Internet and it seems this problem has a long history. Google support said as far back as June 2010 they were working on the problem. It is now the end of September. How much longer are they going to be working on the problem? Anyone else having a problem signing up?

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I just created a new test gmail account and then signed up for GVoice without an issue.

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I signed up a few days ago without a problem, using the 'vanity' phrase as phone numbers in my area code were not available.

Frozen 3Gs on Apple startup screen

Apple iphone - Frozen 3Gs on Apple startup screen

It won't turn on or off. Stuck on apple with an occasional spinning thing.

Two finger salute will not turn it off.


Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

iPhone Tutorial
Hold the home button on the iPhone, while connecting the iPhone to your computer and iTunes.

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Holding the top and Home buttons down together has no effect at all, even if you do that for, say, 10 secs?

Charging iPhone overnight

Apple iPhone - Charging iPhone overnight

I often plug my iPhone 4 into a wall socket overnight and am surprised to get up in the morning and find it only 92% charged, from about 60-80% charge before I plugged it in. Does it fully charge then start to lose charge? Do you turn it completely off when charging?

iPhone Battery
No and no - something is not right with either your charger or the outlet you are plugging in to

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Unplug the iPhone then reboot it. Trying charging again. It should go to 100%.

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I had the same problem about a month ago! 92% charge from an overnight charging on my iPhone 4. I thought the plug just came loose from the outlet. I recharged and it went to 100% and has done so ever since. I find that odd.

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One thing to try is to let it drain down to the red and then recharge it. Try that a couple of times. That might bring it around. Don't leave it on the charger longer than necessary...over night charges don't hurt it much but you shouldn't do that all the time because eventually the battery's life will be shorter.

Any rumor of changes to the iPhone 4?

Apple iPhone - Any rumor of changes to the iPhone 4?

I'm considering purchasing the iPhone 4 soon and was wondering if there was going to be an updated phone put out to solve the antenna problem without adding a bump case. I always seem to buy Apple products right before they update the whole line! Any ideas?

New iPhone
They aren't changing the design - issued a statement a week or two ago that they are discontinuing the case program as of 9/30 as the problem "was not as widespread as we originally thought", so if you want the free case you HAVE to buy before 9/30. If you buy after 9/30 you can call Apple Support, complain and end up getting a free Apple Bumper but they are not going to release a new phone until next June/July...

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It works perfectly! Don't delay!

Backup taking forEVER

Apple iPhone - Backup (before downloading iOS 4) taking forEVER, then it didn't Back

Last night I was trying to download the new iOS 4.1 on my 3GS iPhone, so I decided to do a Backup 1st. After highlighting my phone, I clicked "Sync" on the front page/tab.

Normally, I highlight my phone, go to, say, "apps", and click the update on THAT tab". That's how I normally get my backup (I think???).

Anyway, iTunes kept saying it was backing up, the phone said it was syncing, and the barber pole was moving. I finally left it do that and went to bed.

This morning I woke up and it was STILL saying it was backing up. I tried to "eject" my phone and it still kept hanging, acting the same way I left it.

I finally did the slide-across-the-phone to stop the "sync". Thankfully I didn't lose anything, but I don't think it took the backup. (I forgot to check iTunes to see if it recorded a backup.)

Obviously, tonight I'll try to do a back up again by doing the same thing; perhaps it was a fluke.

1. Is it true I should do a backup BEFORE downloading a new iOS or does it automatically do a backup before it downloads a new iOS, therefore I don't need to do the "sync" thing on the front page?
2. Does anyone know what causes this backup locking thing?
3. Any suggestions on what I should do?
4. I was doing this backup before I downloaded iOS 4.1, so is the iOS 4.1 a problem?

iPhone iOS
It will backup as part of the OS upgrade process. So you will be fine if you just do the upgrade.

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I upgraded two 3GS's and both gave me an option whether to back up or not. I did not backup for both and am very sorry because my friend's 3GS was restored to factory settings without all contents after an error occurred during the process.

My dad's 3G did not give me that option and automatically did the backup which took forever. )=

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My backups used to take forever with os 3 on my 3GS. After 4.0 they quickened. Not sure what os you currently have on your phone. If you are using a windows computer try disabling Internet connection and turning off your firewall and antivirus programs. I had a lot of issues with freezing and locking up of my computer until I did that. Be sure you are NOT connected to the Internet while those programs are off. The other thing you can do if your second try doesn't work is to try moving your old backup to a safe place and syncing again to get a totally fresh backup in case a file in the backup was corrupted as has happened to me also.

If you are using a Mac I can't help you.
Backups after 4.0.1 and now 4.1 are very fast or should be for you.

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I have iOS 4.0.2. I was trying to download iOS 4.1.

Yes, I am using Windows. I was actually surfing the Internet while trying to sync. :-)

iPhone has changed nationality

Apple iPhone - iPhone has changed nationality

Please can anyone explain why my iPhone 3G has decided it is French, and will NOT be told to alter its language or keyboard.

It is quite clearly set for UK English and for a QWERTY keyboard - going into SETTINGS - GENERAL - using either the INTERNATIONAL or the KEYBOARD buttons, the settings are quite plain and clear.

IT is using a French keyboard in all functions and apps that use a keyboard - e.g. SPACE is ESPACE and RETURN is RETOUR (plus other appropriate variations). the layout is AZERTY and not QWERTY. I have even tried switching to other languages and keyboards then back again, but it won't listen. What is in SETTINGS appears to be irrelevant - it just does its own thing

iPhone Tutorial
Just to be clear: no matter how many times you press the globe icon at the bottom of the kb (immediately left of 'espace', the localisation remains French and other ones you have enabled in Settings never appear?

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You might have chosen multiple keyboards in the settings.
So a button on the left side of the spacebar appears (with a globe symbol). You might have accidentally pressed that button which toggles the keyboard language.

I experienced the same when I chose multiple keyboard languages (English, German, and Spanish) too.

What I did was I went to Settings > General > Keyboard > International Keyboards.

There you'll see all the keyboards you activated. You can deactivate them and leave only English there by tapping on Edit, then eliminating all other keyboards you do not need.

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How to Select E-mail Account

Apple iPhone - How to Select E-mail Account

I have multiple e-mail accounts that I monitor with my iPhone 4. However, anytime I reply, it always goes through my corporate Exchange account.

Is there a way to specify/change the sending account from the iPhone?

iPhone Email
yes, set which ever the account you want use as a default account under the mail settings.

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Settings> Mail, Contacts ...> Default Account.

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When you compose mail, press and hold the the From: column for a second and a list if all your email accounts appear as a drop down menu. You can select the email of your choice to send MSG and the mail is sent from the selected id. This works on my iphone3G and hopefully it will work on iPhone 4 too.

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It works perfectly on the iPhone 4. However it isn't necessary to hold down the "from" button. A touch is all it takes.

What is Game Center

Apple iPhone - What is Game Center

Last night I downloaded the 10.1 system (I think that's the latest), and left my phone plugged in to the computer overnight. When I got on the phone this morning, there is an app for "Game Center" on the main screen - not pushed to the third screen like new apps typically do.

What is it? Am I missing something? I checked out the app, and it looks like mostly paid games that I don't need.

iPhone Game
That's what it is. It's an app if you are a gamer. It allows you to compete against others around the world and see how your scores compare against them.

I don't think you can delete the app, but you can move it out of your mains.

Perhaps hide it in a folder of unwanted stuff.

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It's a social network game system.

I stashed it in one of my 'game' folders but have no intention of setting up an account; I don't do any online/multiplayer games. I like quickie solitaire or puzzle type games.

USB/Charging Cord problems

USB/Charging Cord problems

Shortly after I bought my iPhone 3GS in July 2009, I had to get a new phone due to battery issues. I **think** I kept my original cords, but I'm not 100% sure.

Regardless, since that time my USB/Charger Cord has had some twisting issues. At both ends, it's like a kinked vacuum power cord - the outer rubber material has slowly twisted and torn. About two months ago, it had gone down almost two inches on the phone jack end, and an inch or so on the USB end.

I've used electrical tape to cover it, but that doesn't seem to be the best option. I now have to set the plugged in phone down at a certain angle in order to charge. If I am holding it up (while lying in bed), I lose the charge signal, or it goes in-and-out.

Has anyone else had this trouble with their charger cords? I could go buy a new one, but just didn't want to spend the money if I didn't have to... but maybe others have had this happen.

iPhone Battery
Not with my iWhatever sync/charge cords. I'm still using the same cord that came with my iPod Classic about three years ago. I use it for the Classic, I've used it for the iPhone and I now use it for the iTouch.

Note, however, that it generally just sits on my desk, plugged into the back of my computer and never under any stress that would fray the joins.

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The power Cord doesn't have strain relief at the ends as it should. I have had 4 or 5 of these break over the years.

I just take it to the Apple Store and they give me a free exchange for a new one! I recommend you do the same.

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Cool... except that the Apple store is a 90-minute drive away. I'll wait until my next trip to Indy.

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Think of it as an excuse to go ogle the new toys & try them out.
:-)

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Seriously? Free exchange? Wish I had known this about a month ago. Gee I even threw away the old one or else I would take it even now.

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Yes free exchange. But you have to ask for it.

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I had to replace my charging cord after about a year of use. Mine twisted (involuntarily) as well. I think because I used to pack up my cord every day to take with me, plug it in at work, cart it home, use it in my car etc. Now I have a device in every location so I don't move my cords from place to place any longer and hope that it lasts longer.

Now I am an iPod user, I have the old "classic 160G" iPod and I have noticed that the charging cord for that device is made of a much thicker material and I've never had to replace it. I think the combination of never moving it and its thicker width has contributed to its longevity.

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You simply go up to one of the Apple store reps and show him/her your power cord and explain that you had not mishandle it. Then ask for a replacement. They will do it usually with little to no trouble. It does not require Apple Care.

Sometimes they may record your SN of your iPhone or product it came with to handle it as a warranty replacement. Other times they just hand me a new cord and no questions asked.

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You can also go to support.apple.com and enter your serial number and they will send you a new one in the mail and you have to put your broken one in the included returned packaging within (I think) 14 days or they charge you for a second power cable if you don't return the broken one.

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Yep, I was visiting our NEW Apple store today in my city and asked the sales rep about the cord problem and he said yes, they would replace it. Nice to know.

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I just tried this but they were going to charge me $41.41. I guess I will wait til I'm near an apple store to exchange.

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The new cords (the ones without the lock) are so brittle. They crack in a few months use. I have 3 cracked cables, all exactly on the same places - right next to the connectors. My oldest cable which was for my first iPod is still okay albeit yellowish dirty. The design of the new cords and probably the materials used are just not as good as the previous ones.

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Yes that has been my problem as well. They are brittle. And there should be a strain relief at the connectors to ensure they don't break.

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I tried going to the Apple support page that it's suggested, but I couldn't figure out the details of it all. Sometimes it's nice to just be able to pick up the phone and call... even if you have to sit through the robot voice and push buttons to get where you need to go.

I guess I'll just wait until I make a road trip to Indy.

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Go to:

https://selfsolve.apple.com/GetWarranty.do

Enter your Serial # (Setting > General > About > Serial #) & select country (United States) and click Continue

It will check to make sure product is under warranty, then click "Request Service", log in with your Apple / iTunes ID, click I Have read/agree to terms of service and click Continue It will tell you to reset the phone if certain problems, click Continue here then on the Troubleshoot & Identify Page - select Replace Part or Accessory, iPhone System-Wide Issue, Cable, Dock Connector, then write "frayed" or whatever in the box, and click Continue - and then I agree to the terms and continue again, cable will arrive in 3-5 days.

Troubleshoot and Identify the Issue

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I went through all the steps (THANK YOU, BILL), but it's asking for $19.00 to cover the part.

Maybe I'm out of warranty??

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That is what I mentioned, they put a $19 hold on your card - if you do NOT return the broken one with the included return packaging, you will be charged the $19, if you do return it within the time period (14 days I think), the hold drops off. As long as you are under warranty (1 year unless you purchased AppleCare).

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Ok. That explains why they were requesting $41.

iPod - So Much to Learn!

Apple iPhone iPod - So Much to Learn!

I don't have an iPhone yet. It is funny that I bought an iPod Touch first generation immediately after they first came out. There weren't even cases available for them yet. I was definitely one of the first people to buy an iPod Touch. Yet, for whatever reason, I wasn't interested in an iPhone until now. I will be getting my iPhone in October, so I am trying to learn about its features by reading your questions and comments.

It is hard to comprehend certain things if you can not visualize them. Maybe because I never owned an iPhone before, some of the things I read here sound strange to me. But I am sure that once I have that phone in my hand, it will be an easier hands-on experience. I love gadgets, so now I am dying to get my new phone and start learning along with all of you iPhone pros. :)

iPhone tutorials
The iPhone is very easy to use. I don't think you will have any problem. I would suggest that you go to the nearest Apple store and get them to demo the iPhone for you. If you can't get to an Apple store, search YouTube for "Apple iPhone 4". There are many videos that would be a lot of help to someone just getting started.

Ilium Software ListPro

Apple iPhone - Ilium Software ListPro is finally here!

A few days ago, Ilium Software finally released ListPro for iOS devices, and it's ad-supported freeware (which means that on a WiFi-only device, no ads at all...). The desktop companion is somewhere around $20, or $10 if upgrading it from v4 or older.

iPhone Software
I've been using it now, and I was initially turned off my the new "Gallery" feature that sits in front of the Lists, but after a brief discussion with tech support, found out that it's a non-issue as on the handheld the app will re-open to the last place you were and the desktop app can be set to open on your lists.

Other than that, all of the old functionality I remember from my Treo days are still there, though some layout functions are different. Fortunately, not horribly so.

The biggest problem is that HanDBase has finally become a serious contender for me as a general database application. However, their desktop app still sucks big time, and I find it essentially useless as a shopping list whereas ListPro seems to be built with that in mind with three-way status switches and the ability to "reset" the list with a single command.

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I wish it had a mac desktop though.

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I do have to admit HanDBase is much nicer now and I am using it alot. The desktop sync works perfectly which is unusual.

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But the desktop itself for HanDBase hasn't changed since the "old days" and is a pain to work with.

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Agreed. I don't really use the desktop other than to move backups to the Mac from my iPhone.

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For my use, the desktop is a necessity as that's where and how I maintain my collection inventories (so I don't buy the same book or album twice when browsing a store...).

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But you can do that from your iPhone too correct?

I try to do everything from my iPhone. I even use a Bluetooth keyboard at work to take long notes throughout the day.

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Tehcnically, yes. But I keep my inventory lists in programs from Collectorz.com, which retrieves the item details online for me, all I have to do is scan or enter the barcode. I export a csv from there and import the csv into ListPro.

At last count, I have over 200 books, almost that many DVD/BDs, and over 800 CDs. No way am I going to (re)enter all of that manually. Oh, and because I have over 40GB of mp3s and "only" a 32GB device, I also keep a database of the individual music tracks with me.

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I'm have ListPro and am now looking at HanDBase as well, but I'm a little puzzled at all the available downloads. I have downloaded the trial version of Windows Desktop (on sale for $14.99), but am confused about the Windows Desktop Plus version for the iPhone, which I believe is an add-on, but really expensive. Just what is that version, as it is over double the price of the standard Windows version, so it cannot be just the addition of the iPhone App.

I have not yet purchased the iPhone App for HanDBase, just in case there is a package deal I should take advantage of, but most of those are highly priced for some reason.

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I don't know what the difference is. You need to see if they explain it somewhere.
I would suggest you simply buy the basic desktop, and then get the app from the Appstore.

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I have wondered about the sync procedure. I have been using HanDbase but when I sync through WiFi I have the option to download or upload files. Whenever I download it replaces the desktop file. It does not truly sync. I must be doing something wrong. I make sure to make changes on only one side so that I can overwrite the other without losing anything.

Could you explain your method.

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about syncing HanDBase. As I recall, HanDBase did always do an overwrite, rather than a sync. ListPro does sync only changes. Though I do not know how it would handle some changes on one side and other changes on the other in the same list as I've never done that.

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I should have created a new thread. I am inquiring about HanDbase. my sync involves overwriting rather than true sync. I must be missing something. Does HanDbase truly sync?

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Okay. Now I understand your question.
You are right. HanDBase desktop does not do true sync. I have to overwrite the databases just as you say. I am okay with that as I mainly do all editing from my iPhone. Desktop to only view and maintain a good backup.

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I use Excel for a number of things around the house: books for my Kindle, yardage charts to keep track of what I sew, and one for my husband's DVDs since he has bought multiple copies of some. I'm hoping to move them to the iPad but I haven't warmed up to either Numbers or Sheet2. I bought a keyboard for the iPad to see if the issue is the program or the screen keyboard. I don't care for 1 finger typing.

Do you see ListPro as a substitute for Excel?

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Not if you're using Excel as it's intended to be used, to crunch numbers.

As a way to keep track of things, most definitely. Download the app from the AppStore, it's free, and play around with it. The desktop companion can be used for a month's free trial so you can give it a thorough workout before deciding if you want to pay for the desktop part.

And as an added bonus, I've found that the guy who seems to be in charge at Ilium and handles most of the support to be very responsive.

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I thought I might have missed a setting. I do as you do - Most of my entries through the phone then "syncing" and overwriting the desktop. I then have a backup and if I need a large screen to view an extensive database I use the desktop.

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I think the pro version will allow syncing with microsoft access (much like Smartlist to go). If you use access databases that can be very handy.

Can't. Sync w/ iTunes

Apple iPhone - Can't. Sync w/ iTunes

I can't sync my iPhone 3GS with my iTunes, any solution?

iPhone Sync
Try holding down home button fir about 10 seconds when you connect your iPhone via USB cable. See if it connects to iPhoto if you are on a mac. This will help diagnose if cable problem or not.

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go to itunes.
top click help
go to diagnostic. click
hope that works.

Photo apps

Apple iPhone - Photo Apps

What will be an excellent Photo Apps for 3gs and be able to zoom

iPhone Photography Look for camera zoom on the ap store. Works perfectly.

Google Voice Apps

Apple iPhone - Google Voice Apps

The App Store now has both GV Mobile+ and GV Connect at $2.99 each for those of you who use Google Voice. The apps load much quicker than the old web app, and they appear to have more features. I'm still exploring them, more reports later.

iPhone Apps
You'll recall that Apple at first rejected the Google Voice app, claiming it "duplicated" iPhone features. Apple apparently has relented on this claim and now there's a complete app for using the service.

One of the nice features of GV is that you can set it up so a call to your GV cell number will also ring on your home phone. Text messages are also free. In addition, going to GV using your desktop, you can send texts or initiate calls from them, then if you're at home your home phone will ring to connect you to whoever you've just called. This requires a WiFi or AT&Ts web connection, but I've found that on my WiFi the calls are as clear as my regular VOIP service from Cox. If you want to use this feature when you're out and about, say at the nearest S*Bucks, just use the iPhone or set the settings to choose your iPhone as the "ring back" number.

But, the service still does not apparently have the capability to send text messages to multiple addressees without doing them one-by-one. And, still no MMS service. You can't send anyone a picture via text.

It's not clear what the difference is between Google Connect and Google Voice. Both permit calls and texts, but beyond that the only difference seems to be the addition of Emoticons to GConnect.

Delete old backups

Apple iPhone - Delete old backups

Does anyone have any idea about how to delete old backups please? I am desperate to this so that I may restore my new phone to the latest backups from the old one.

iPhone Tutorial
Preferences > Devices > Click on backup to delete > click the "Delete Backup" button