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My Itunes and AppStore are in German, and I can switch them to english

Every thing else seems fine in english. just bought the thing today. My head's about to pop off my neck. Any suggestions on how to fix it?
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iPad 2 wifi only FaceTime with iPhone 4s

I recently got an iPad 2 wifi only and my boyfriend just got the new iPhone 4s but if I try and FaceTime him it just rings out. I know that he only has 3G at home, is this why? And how can he FaceTime ...
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Can multitasking gestures in iPad 2 be disabled for specific apps?

As much as I like multitasking gestures , they are creating problems in certain games where we use multiple fingers like Fruit Ninja , can these be disabled for specific apps/games on my iPad 2?
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Does iPad 2 3G's GPS work without SIM card inserted?

I own an iPad 2 with 3G but I've not inserted SIM card and I'm not planning to unless it's really necessary to get GPS working. I was wondering if iPad 2 3G can navigate without SIM card (thru ...
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How to change power savings settings on iPad 2, iOS 4.3.3

After a few minutes, if I haven't touched the iPad 2's screen, it goes dim and then turns off. I suppose this is a power savings behavior; however, when it is connected to my computer I don't want it ...
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Can the verizon iPad update to ios 4.3?

I had an email from Apple the other day saying "Our records indicate that one of your apps requires iOS 4.3 or later. Currently, iPhone users on the Verizon network are not able to upgrade to iOS ...
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Status of Multitasking in Ipad2?

Ipad 2 has the same OS however a new dual core processor should allow a workaround this limitation and allow for app-switching by freezing whatever apps are inactive at the moment. I ask this question ...
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iPad 2 3G plan cost (att & Verizon)

Is there any website comparing 3G plan for both carriers? Like application fee, monthly fee (including different data usage limit), termination fee.
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MXL USB Mic on an iPad 2?

I am considering getting an iPad 2 because of the support for inputting an electric guitar in via an Apogee JAM device. However, part of my bigger picture is to take an MXL .009 USB Condensor Mic into ...
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Is it possible to install lower version os in ipad?

I am having an iPad2 with ios 6.0.1, I want to test an app which will be support for both ios 6 and ios 5. Now, I want to install the ios 5 in the ipad. is it possible to install the lower version ...
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Can I charge my iPod Nano 2012 with the iPad USB plug?

I have a brand new Nano, and was wondering if I can use the same electrical connector that I've received with my iPad2 to charge the Nano? Will it be armfull for the Nano?
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Cellular Data Number is “Unknown” on some iPads

Dealing with numerous iPads (3G and LTE), all with the same telco. If I go to Settings, General, Cellular Data Number, some iPads display the number fine (e.g. +11234567890). On others, it shows ...
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iPad 2 16gb WiFi can no longer connect to home WiFi after iOS 6 upgrade

My wife's iPad, which has been working perfectly since she bought it almost a year ago, has, as of a few moments ago, stopped connecting to our home WiFi network. My laptop (2010 MBA) and her laptop ...
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Is there a way to change the language for Wikipedia searches in iBooks on iOS, without changing the language settings for the device?

I live in Norway so I have my iPad 2 language set to Norwegian. Most of the books I read in iBooks are english. The dictionary is English which is great, however I often try to look up words that are ...
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Smart Cover and Sim-tray

I would like to know weather the smart cover on a 3G iPad covers the sim-tray completely partially or not at all. A photo would also be really helpful
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How well does the new iPad work with the iPad Dock that Apple sells?

I am wondering if the increase in weight and thickness throws off the dock connector or the alignment / balance of the iPad dock connector. I am asking about the part MC940ZM/A which is listed as the ...
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On the lookout for an iPad 2 case that integrates a keyboard but doesn't block the camera

I currently have an iPad 2 with a Smart Cover. I am looking for a keyboard that can be attached to the device so that I will always have the keyboard with me in a convenient manner. Some requirement ...
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How to delete synced photos from an iPad?

How can I delete photos from photos on my iPad. They were copied when I did a sync with the computer. I'm talking about 1650 photos and I don't want all of them.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages to jailbreaking an iPad? [closed]

I just got a new iPad 2, this is my first iOS device. What are some advantages to jailbreaking and what are some disadvantages? Note: Please make sure that answers are objective. Stick to facts, ...
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Do the iPad 2 and the 6th generation iPod Nano have the same docking connector?

I am looking to purchase a Speaker docking system for an iPad2, I also want to be able to use a 6th generation iPod Nano with the same dock connection. Is the connection on the iPad 2 the same as the ...
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How to get data from apps when upgrading to iOS 5 on an iPad 2

I updated my iPad 2 to iOS 5 using my Windows PC. I backed up my apps, calendar, mail, photos, etc. using iTunes before the iOS 5 update. However, although I got my apps, I am missing all the data ...
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Jailbreaking an iPad 2 with iOS 5

Is it possible to jailbreak an iPad 2 running iOS 5? Please let me know if it's possible. If so, how do I do it?
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Dealing with ads blocking application functionality on iPad

I've noticed some applications on my iPad have advertisements. The problem is that the advertisement covers lower part of the screen where some applications place buttons and other UI elements, and ...
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How to deauthorize an iPad 2?

I used to own an iPad 2. I didn't much care for it, so I gave it to my sister as a gift. She lives in a different state. I thought I removed any/all of my account info from it. But apparently my ...
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How can I disable Photos on my iPad 2?

I want to disable photos icon in my iPad 2, but I don't know how to do that. I want to disable like Movies. I can disable Movies in General's Restriction, but I can't find how to disable Photos. How ...
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What are good sources for iPhone 4/iPad wallpapers?

There are plenty of sites out there that compile wallpapers, but most have a very low signal:noise ratio. I don't want to deal with so much 'rough' to find a couple 'diamonds'. Are there places that ...
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How can I get my iPad 2 to view a website on a laptop over an adhoc network?

I have setup a laptop with iis and have a test website running on it. I have created an adhoc network between my laptop (running Windows 7) and my Ipad 2. On the laptop I can enter a url in firefox ...
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Is there an GTalk application for the iPad 2?

Is there an application that will allow me to do video talk using Google Talk from my iPad 2?
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Export iPad2 Slideshow with Origami Transitions

I'm trying to export a slideshow from my iPad2. I can email or share single photos, of course, but how do you share or export a slideshow? I especially want to retain the origami transition effect to ...
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After syncing laptop to iPad, photo drop down tab no longer visible with iTunes version 11.0.1

After syncing my laptop (Windows XP) with my iPad and selecting my iPad under Devices on the left hand side, there is no photos heading any longer. I have menu headings (tabs) for "Summary", "Info", ...
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Can iBooks be synced from an iPad to a new computer to save my documents?

I formated my Mac after a few years of work and forgot to do books backup because iPad was lightly used. As a result all my books stuck on the iPad and if I want to add some new from a computer it ...
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Mail App Open wrong attach in iOS 5.1.1 iPad 2

In my inbox there are two different email with an attachment with the same name, i.e. "my document.pdf", but different contents. The problem is that, when I open a such email, the attachment ...
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Why is Siri not enabled on iPad 2? [closed]

After reading some overviews on iOS 6 I decided to install it on my iPad 2. Unfortunately, I discovered that Siri is not supported (probably should have read the fine print). I'm a little curious if ...
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Is there a way to share iPad's (second generation) Internet with MacBook? (tethering)

I have searched endlessly on the Internet to find a solution, but haven't found a single useful thing. So I'll ask you guys. Is there any way to share iPad 2's 3G Internet with my MacBook ? If ...
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Ipad Log Files - Ipad2 suddenly shut down when watching film on OPlayerHD

i have ipad2 32 GB with version of 5.1. when i was watching film with OPlayerHD Lite, suddenly machine has shut down itself and 2 minute later opened itself again. this was happened three times in the ...
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Many apps missing after restoring iPad backup to migrate to iPad 2

Needing to migrate an original iPad user to an iPad 2, I used the backup and restore mechanism in iTunes (on a PC) However, the following steps resulted in many of the apps being missing on the ...
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How to adjust Smart Playlists so they work better on iOS device with iTunes Match

I have a smart playlist that has all songs with a play count over 20 that haven't been played in the last 6 months. On a computer, the playlist is set to limit it to 25 songs, selected by random. On ...
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Can I get Google Currents on iPad 2 to update automatically when asleep?

My iPad 2 usually is usually asleep with its Smart Cover closed. Recently, after leaving it asleep for several days, I took it somewhere without network access and used Google Currents, but found all ...
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Do Banners always slow down an app when they appear?

I have an iPad 2 and I've noticed every time I receive a Banner style notification (the temporary pop in bar at the top of the screen) inside of a game app the game visibly stutters for half a second. ...
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Remove backup on Windows PC iTunes

Now that iCloud is available, I don't need to backup my iPad to my Windows PC. Is it possible to remove backups from my PC or do I have to uninstall iTunes?
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Youtube streaming slowly on iPad

I am facing issues streaming Youtube videos on iPad (using the native Youtube app) My connection speed is 3.1 Mbps, which I guess is decent for video streaming. Also I agree that I would not get the ...
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List movies as text in iPad 2 native video application, no preview graphic

I would like to see more of my video titles on the same screen using iPad 2's native "Videos" app. But the video summary page wastes space by showing a rectangle preview of each video. Is there a ...
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On iPad, how to organize Shows in a native Video player app

On a computer, in iTunes I add a number of video files that I group by marking them as TV Shows. The shows, in turn, have files grouped into seasons. When I transfer files to an iPad, I only see the ...
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Ping command on iPad

Is there some way by which a ping command or somewhat similar can be run on iPad ? I am trying to do this as my wifi connection dies out if there is idle time even for a few mins though it works with ...
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iPad 2 Wifi + 3G With iOS 4.3.3 has no multitasking gestures?

I recently bought an iPad 2 Wifi + 3G. It is not Jail broken and it is completely genuine. It has iOS 4.3.3 pre-installed. I have not updated my iOS yet as I have just bought it today. I didn't find ...
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Can iPad show percentage when charging by USB, and does iPad 2 charge slowly too?

I found that my iPad might be half charged after a few hours by USB from PC... too bad I can't find the wall adapter... but when I turn it on, it says "Not charging" without saying the Percentage it ...
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Trying to get iOS 4 iPod app on a jail broken iOS 5 iPad without totally downgrading

I'm one of the many haters of the new music app because of its useabiliyt. I have an iPad 2 with iOS 5.1 installed on it. Is there any way to download the old iPod app from iOS 4 onto my current ...
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An iPod, iPhone, and an iPad on 2 Apple IDs

I have one iPod touch and my dad has a iPhone and a iPad. I use my dad's Apple ID. My dad has many apps and if I want a game/app that normally costs money he mostly has it, so I can install it for ...
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Alternative to pressing home button to stop rearranging apps?

To stop rearranging apps (i.e. after holding the finger down on an app so that they all start to shake, make them stop shaking again), the home button is used. Is there a gesture that does the same?
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Is it possible to get the iPad to play videos in the common formats?

I was looking for an easy to use device for my mum, who wants to occasionally grab movies to watch on the go. I didn't do my homework properly and just bought an iPad because it seems to be a synonym ...