the third generation iPhone
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Why is my iPhone 3GS proximity detector not working?
Whenever I use the phone on my iPhone 3GS, it detects my face's proximity and dims the screen. However, once the call ends and I take the phone away from my face, the screen does not brighten again ...
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Is it possible to disable or hide the digital zoom controls in the Camera app on iPhone?
I don't think I have ever used the digital zoom feature in the Camera app. The controls are just in the way when you wan't to focus something in that part of the image. So, if possible, I want to hide ...
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Is anyone else having signal strength problems on an iPhone 3GS since the iOS 4.1 upgrade?
Since upgrading my iPhone 3GS to iOS 4.1, I've periodically seen 1 bar or "Searching..." at home and work where I used to have 4 or 5 bars. And I've sent text messages with 4 bars, only to have it ...
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Errors while syncing iPhone
I did a restore on my iPhone 3GS running the latest 4.2.1 (after a failed attempt at jailbreaking).
For whatever reason the applications won't sync. For each of the apps it gives me an error:
The ...
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Where is this “other calendar” coming from on my iPhone
I am using Google's exchange service on my iPhone, and I have successfully selected which calendars I want to sync by going to m.google.com or whatever the Sync address is. However, in the native ...
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Is there a functional Jailbreak for iOS 4.1 on an iPhone 3GS?
I have an iPhone 3GS running 4.0.1 that is currently Jailbroken (using the Jailbreakme.com vulnerability a while back). While I don't care about any ability to unlock my phone - I'm quite happy with ...
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iOS 4.2 - What's there for the iPhone 3GS?
I have looked at iOS 4.2 wrap-ups and all I can see are features for iPad.
Besides AirPrint (which does not work with my printer), is there anything for the iPhone 3GS there?
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Is possible to use a Micro SIM in iPhone 3GS?
I want to use my old iPhone 3GS, but don't want to pay another plan for the occasional use.
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Is the upgrade to 4.1 worth it?
I currently have a jailbroken 3Gs iPhone running 4.01.
I've really used the jailbroken part, but it's good to know that I can tether my laptop to the phone should I ever need to.
Having said that, ...
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iPhone: play podcasts via voice command?
Is there a way to get the iPhone 3gs to play a Podcast via voice command?
I've tried all sorts of things and it doesn't seem to work. I believe the official answer is no, but I was wondering if there ...
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Using git on the iPhone
I have a jailbroken iPhone 3GS running 4.0.1, and I recently installed git from Cydia just for fun. I've noticed in recent weeks that a number of developers have been throwing their theme/plugin ...
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HDR photos on iPhone 3GS with iOS4.1
I've just installed iOS 4.1 on my iPhone 3GS, and want to try the new HDR feature in the Camera App... But it doesn't seem to be available.
Is it possible to use it in the 3GS? Do I need to do ...
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iPhone 3GS on T-Mobile Connecting to iTunes Question
I just purchased iPhone 3GS. Currently it is running Version OS 4.0.1. Now if I update my iTunes on my Mac and plug then connect the iPhone to the Mac to sync it then will it brick or not.
I need ...
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Sand in iPhone 3G S
The volume controls on my iPhone 3G S are pretty hard lately. It works, but I need to press very hard on them to change volume. I am afraid that some sand went inside, but I am not sure about that.
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iPhone backlight blinks on then goes out. What are my options?
This morning I woke up to find my iPhone dark. If I pressed the home button to turn on the screen, the backlight would flash on briefly and then die. I've turned it on and off, done a hard reboot ...
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iPhone back to OS3: What happens with application data?
I have upgraded my iPhone 3GS to iOS4, but now want to go back to OS 3.1.3 that it had before.
There are plenty of instructions on how to do this, but what happens with the data stored on the iPhone?
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