iPhone hardware, software and accessory specific posts
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iOS Mail uses wrong return address
tl;dr: I have several email addresses on the same Mail account, iOS defaults to the wrong one as the sender, and I can't figure out how to change that.
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I set up my email accounts on my ...
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voice reading web pages (news articles) on the iPhone and Mac
I am looking for an app or a method to easily read aloud web pages (especially news articles) that I find on the web.
I read possible 20-50 news articles a day and most of them I would just like to ...
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Not able to send emails through Microsoft Outlook on iPhone
I use Microsoft Outlook as my email client but I also have separate Gmail account on my iPhone 4S which has no problems sending or receiving emails. On my Outlook account at home I can always receive ...
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Downgrading from 4.2.1 to 3.1.3
I have an iPhone 3g and I'm trying to downgrade it from 4.2.1 to 3.1.3.
I downgraded it successfully and use redsn0w to boot it. It is factory unlocked by itunes, but it seems like it's not getting ...
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Can I fix a scratched iPhone 5 rear camera lens?
In a picture I took this afternoon with my iPhone 5 I noticed a purple line on the photo:
At first I thought it was a software issue so I rebooted the phone. Unfortunately, after a reboot the line ...
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How can I browse the hard disk attached to my Airport Extreme from my iPhone?
I have a gen 5 AEBS which has a total of 3 HFS+ partitions across 2 USB hard drives (USB hub in the middle).
On my Macbook Pro Retina, I can see all 3 HFS+ partition in the Finder. Finder shows the ...
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Do I need to be concerned with timezones when creating events in my iCloud calendar?
I live in California, and I need to enter over 20 events onto my calendar. These events are taking place on the east coast of the United States, which is where I will be during the events. How do I ...
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Can't get folders to download photos?
I used to have an iPhone that I had sorted pictures into folders on. I had to get a new iPhone because it was cracked and the camera didn't work, along with other problems. While I was in the mall of ...
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Can I use a straight talk iPhone on Verizon's network?
Can I use a straight talk iPhone (prepaid) on another carrier's network - specifically Verizon?
My understanding is that such a phone comes factory unlocked, so it should be possible.
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How could I hide the slide lock? (both text, background)
How could I hide the slide lock part of my lock screen?
Only the bottom, that is. Both camera, slide button, and the background.
So far I found an app in Cydia, called "Slide to Unlock killer". But ...
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Iphone 5 backup file
I have just gotten rid of my iPhone 5 but did a full backup of picture and such beforehand because i wasn't fond of the phone. I do not plan on getting another iPhone. Is there a way i can get my ...
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Routing Bluetooth audio in and out of headphone/mic jack on iPhone
I would like to be able to route the audio from a Bluetooth headset out of the headphone/mic jack on an iPhone. That is, to be able to send the mic input from the Bluetooth device out the jack and ...
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iPhone 4S capability to read android hidden files
I sent an email with hidden files from an android to my iPhone 4S. When I opened the mail attachment it's was several lines of boxes and com.apple.textencoding. What are these files and how can I ...
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How long will Apple support updates for the iPhone 4? [closed]
How long will Apple support updates for the iPhone 4 before the hardware is too old for the OS? In other words, at what future iOS version (iOS 7, 8, 9) will the iPhone 4 not be able to update ...
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Macbook won't sync contacts over to iPhone 3G
I just got a iPhone 3G and tried to sync it with the macbook air with mountain lion via iTunes. The funny thing is, all the music and apps were able to be "synced" but only the contacts wasn't be ...
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How transfer iTunes playlists from two computers to same iPhone?
How transfer iTunes playlists from two computers to same iPhone?
I have iTunes libraries on several different computers (Home, Work, Laptops etc. All use the same Apple iTunes account and password. I ...
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How Tragic was the Death of Jobs? [closed]
In 2011 Apple lost its founder, but did it lose its heart?
Many will say "no of course not - the heart is in the thousands of employees", but is this really true?
I can't help wondering what the ...
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Where to find factory list in apple serial number
In apple products serial number, the first three is "Factory and machine ID", for example, c3 means China, where I can find the whole factory and code comparison table?
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Should a weak iPhone battery output less than 3.7V?
Is there a way to check for weak battery? My battery dies after 2 hours of use but still outputs 3.7V in a multimeter check. Could it still be dead?
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Using Find my iPhone to track my daughters phone
Can I use find my iPhone to track my daughters phone if we each have different apple ids?
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How can I slow down the speed a video is played back on an iPhone?
I'm viewing courses on coursera (a free classroom site) and the material is just going too quickly. I need a video player that can slow down the speed of the video just a little bit so I can follow ...
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Yahoo Weather App finding Places
I've submitted on the Project Weather a few Photos for the iPhone Yahoo Weather App. For example this one located in Pai, Thailand. The photo has been accepted by Yahoo and should show up anytime soon ...
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Using an iPhone as a Remote Video Recorder from a Mac
I want to film my puppies, but when they see me, they do not act naturally.
Does there exist any app for iPhone/Mac that allows me:
to see on the Macbook what my iPhone camera "sees" via WiFi?
to ...
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iphone and Gmail
When sending an Gmail email from my iPhone with Gmail as the default account those who receive my email have it show up in their in-box identified as "GMAIL", not from my email address or identifying ...
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iOS & iCloud: Broken iCloud data causes kbd process to crash constantly and drains battery
On Stackoverflow I was told to come here.
Since a few days ago my iPhone 5 is getting unusually warm and the battery drains REALLY quick, like in 4-5 hours. I tried turning all the usual suspecty off ...
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How to sync voice memos with itunes over air
How can I sync my voice memos on iphone with my macbook over air?
It works with cable but I want to work over air. Is that possible?
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Does it matter if I take a photo from within Instagram or import into Instagram?
I've begun using Instagram more and more on my iPhone 4S. And typically, I take a photo using the standard Photo app, and then import the photo and process it within the Instagram app.
But I'm ...
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Is there a way to retrieve a thumbnail of all the photos on an iPhone using Alfred Workflow?
I'd like to have a workflow for Alfred that enables me to get a particular photo from my iPhone directly in my clipboard using bluetooth or USB, is it possible to script ImageCapture to do that? ...
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Place a call through an iPhone using bluetooth / USB
I've seen some references to apps like Phone Amego that enable to call on a mac using the iPhone. This app is not really working well, but I wanted to know if other solutions existed? (I'm not looking ...
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Contact switched to Android; how to send texts instead of iMessages?
My brother switched to an Android phone from an iPhone recently.
When I attempt to text him, it still tries to send those messages as iMessages.
Two questions:
will he receive these iMessages, and
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Iphone model usage statistics website
I'm planning to enter iphone hybrid development (phonegap) coming from Android development (where I have already published apps) so I want to buy an iPhone to test my apps but can't find an apple ...
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iMessages on Mac consistently disappearing
I use iMessages on both my iPhone (6.1.2) and my Retina Macbook (10.8.3). Generally, it works pretty well, but on a somewhat consistent basis messages that I've sent from the Mac will disappear, but ...
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How can I determine if I've set up my phone improperly or if someone is just sending me messages for someone else?
Hi Iv been having a problem with my iphone 4s. i have recieved 2 messages from my ex partners phone it did not come up as an imessage only a normal message. He did not send the messages we believe ...
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How can I see contact photos together with contacts?
Hello everyone I have a quick question I just upgraded from a my touch to iphone 4s...On my old phone when i looked through my contact list you were able to see a thumbnail image of the contacts ...
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Queries with phone contacts
I had certain queries with respect to how iOS 6 handles phone contacts:
My phone is synced with Exchange contacts. Does this mean that if I delete the contacts from my phone (local), the same will ...
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iMessage expiration to non-delivered status?
If an iMessage is not delivered to the recipient for some time, does it go into status "not delivered", or it is "hanging" indefinitely until the recipient receives it?
If there is an expiration ...
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Apps keep asking for Apple ID info after backup
The last time i connected my iPhone 5 to my laptop and synchronized with iTunes, something weird happened. All of my paid applications keeps asking for my Apple ID and password and entering just ...
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iMessage delivery status different on iPhone and iPad?
I sent today an iMessage through my iPhone, and on the iPhone there is still no "delivered" status, but when I checked on my iPad which is on the same AppleID there is status "delivered" indicated ...
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Mobile Safari - link to MP3 and show album art?
I've created a web page that has a link to an MP3 file. When I click the link on my iPhone, the Quicktime Application opens and plays the MP3. It looks like this:
Is it possible to show album art ...
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Change iPhone file permissions wihout jailbreak
I want to delete some apps (games) but backup their save game data.
Since there's no way to save your saved game data the only way to backup this files is using something like iFunBox and copy both ...
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iPhone 5 problems with iMessage and text messaging
Why does a message to the same person always send as a text. I have send as an SMS enabled on my device?
I am messaging the same person and have two threads of conversation going on.
One is ...
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Looking for an iOS app that will download/cache all Picasa photos
I'm looking for an iOS app that will download/cache locally all my Picasa web pics to my phone. There are numerous Picasa-related apps which allow you to cache photos on the phone but you must enable ...
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Is there a way to have my iPhone 5 report current charging rate? [duplicate]
For example, so I can test different USB ports on my computer and powered hubs to see if one charges my iPhone faster than another.
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Does iOS 6.1.4. drain battery a lot faster?
Is iOS 6.1.4 draining battery faster? Several friends of mine have similar findings.
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WiFi keeps turning off (logging out) automatically
I own an iPhone 5 running on iOS 6.1.2. It is jail broken.
I connect to the internet via the university WiFi system, which provided each of us a unique username and password, and we have a set ...
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Are Apps Reviewed for App Store by Humans? [closed]
Just submitted my first app and wondering how the review system works internally...
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Iphone turned off and won't turn on
I haven't had this iPhone for long long, but it turned off on its own and won't respond to the power button or hard resetting (power + home). When I plug it into my wall charger it brings the infamous ...
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iTunes 11 interface illegible
I'm having issues with the iTunes interface being illegible. It is especially a problem in the iPhone management area. I have searched the world for similar issues and so far nothing has turned up. ...
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can my Iphone 5 on the at&t network speak the name of the person through my blue tooth?
I do a lot of driving and find it annoying that I have to look everytime my phone rings to see who is calling. Is there ann app or any way to make my phone speak the name of the person through my ...
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iPhone 4 How to stop wifi from resending old messages and voicemails?
I had wifi and 3g/data service turned off. I received texts and voicemails. Later, I turned wifi on and the phone started ringing alot. I received the same texts and voicemails from earlier, creating ...
