diff --git a/assets/apple_iphone.jpg b/assets/apple_iphone.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2eb9d03 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/apple_iphone.jpg differ diff --git a/know-how/hardware/_posts/2009-05-14-apple-iphone.md b/know-how/hardware/_posts/2009-05-14-apple-iphone.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2697626 --- /dev/null +++ b/know-how/hardware/_posts/2009-05-14-apple-iphone.md @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +--- +title: Apple iPhone +layout: default +created: 2009-04-20 20:22:56 +0200 +updated: 2009-05-14 13:39:31 +0200 +toc: false +tags: + - know-how + - hardware + - apple + - iphone +--- +Apple iPhone + + * **Homepage:** [apple.com](http://www.apple.com/iphone/) + * **Specs:** [apple.com](http://www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html) + * **Firmwares:** [iphoneheat.com](http://www.iphoneheat.com/2009/03/download-iphone-firmware-files-all-at-one-place/) + * **Firmware hacking:** [tungchingkai.blogspot.com](http://tungchingkai.blogspot.com/2009/04/how-to-decrypt-iphone-os-30-beta.html) + + diff --git a/know-how/hardware/apple-iphone/_posts/2010-04-20-tips-and-tricks.md b/know-how/hardware/apple-iphone/_posts/2010-04-20-tips-and-tricks.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f87129f --- /dev/null +++ b/know-how/hardware/apple-iphone/_posts/2010-04-20-tips-and-tricks.md @@ -0,0 +1,53 @@ +--- +title: Tips & Tricks for the iPhone +layout: default +created: 2009-05-05 00:54:50 +0200 +updated: 2010-04-20 23:56:17 +0200 +toc: false +tags: + - know-how + - hardware + - apple + - iphone + - tipsntricks +--- +Mark mail as unread +=================== + +There's a somewhat hidden way to mark messages as "unread" in the mail app: When viewing a mail, +touch the **Details** link in the upper right. Then find the **Mark as unread** link below the subject. + + +Access Network Monitor +====================== + +If you like to see the reception status of all the cells you're receiving, type the following code on +the dialpad and press the dial button: **`*3001#12345#*`** + + +Recover from Recovery Mode loop +=============================== + +If you try to update the firmware, you might be stuck in the *"Connect to iTunes"*-recovery mode although you didn't +change any bit of the firmware (e.g. because of some freakin' errors of iTunes). You now have the choice between a +long firmware+backup restore - or get your iPhone back running in about 30 seconds. The procedure is described +at [ihackintosh.com](http://www.ihackintosh.com/2009/09/recover-iphone-3gs-from-apple-logo-or-recovery-mode-loop/). Do +yourself a favor and **don't try it in Windows**. Installing `libusb` there broke something and after a reboot of +Windows, all USB devices didn't work and hat yellow exclamation marks in the Windows device manager. Under Linux, +it's easy as pie. These instructions are for Ubuntu: + + - get [iRecovery](http://github.com/westbaer/irecovery) source code and install [build-essential](apt://build-essential) as well as [libusb-dev](apt://libusb-dev) + - compile *iRecovery* + - get the iPhone into recovery mode: + * switch it completely off, disconnect all cables + * hold down the ▢ Home button + * keep the button down while connecting it to the PC + * wait until the *"Connect to iTunes"* logo appears, then release the ▢ Home button + - now run: `./irecovery -s` + - wait for the prompt (`]`) and enter the following commands: (if `fsboot` doesn't do anything, type `reboot`) +{% highlight text %} +] setenv auto-boot true +] saveenv +] fsboot +{% endhighlight %} + - your iPhone should now boot normally