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Airbag Replacement for Recond Toyota Vellfire

blackchides — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 01:39:58 +0800

Asking for my dad who has a recond Toyota Vellfire, not official UMW Malaysia.

On the Takata airbag recall, is there a global website which we can use to check if a particular model is affected?"

Regardless, if it is affected, is there anywhere in Malaysia to send the car in to do the airbag replacement? Somehow doubt that official Toyota SC can/will change, but I'll call on Monday to check.

If any recond Toyota owners here have had similar experience, would be great if you can share some tips.

Thanks

[WTS] PS3 FIFA 17 Brand New

blackchides — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 13:48:40 +0800

Item: Brand New FIFA 17 for PS3

Price: RM185

Dealing Method: COD at SS2/KL Sentral area or Postage

Condition: Brand New

Contact method: PM

Pictures:

Will upload pics later

Item Description:

The new FIFA 17 is here for the Playstation 3. Letting go as I've decided to upgrade my system (game was pre-ordered couple of months back)

PM for fast deal!

[WTS] Samsung Galaxy Note 5 White 32gb

blackchides — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 11:41:32 +0800

Item(s): Samsung Galaxy Note 5 White 32GB

Package includes: Standard Accessories

Price: SOLD

Warranty: 1 year original warranty

Dealing method: COD @ KL Sentral/Bangsar area OR Postage at your own risk

Location of seller: KL

Contact method/details: PM or post here

Age of item: Brand New

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Item(s) conditions: Unopened, brand new

Picture: Will post when home later

Reason for sale: Won in contest, already have good phone

[WTS] PS4 FIFA 15 Game disc

blackchides — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 22:36:34 +0800

Selling Fifa 15 game. Standard edition for PS4.

Perfect condition with box.

Cod at ss2

Price : RM95

Picture: pretty much just the game box cover. Might upload later if got time lol

[WTS] Apple iPad Mini 2 16GB WiFi

blackchides — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:05:57 +0800

Item(s): Apple iPad Mini 2 16GB with Retina Display (Space Grey - Front Black)

Package includes: Tablet and all included accessories complete with box! Comes with screen protector on

Price: 899 (negotiable but no silly offers, please)

Warranty: Warranty by Apple Malaysia valid until June 2015

Dealing method: COD only at SS2, PJ area or Mid Valley or KL Sentral

Location of seller: SS2

Contact method/details: PM or post here

Age of item: Less than one year

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Item(s) conditions: 100% perfect. Used in cover with screen protector on, never been dropped before

Picture:

Reason for sale: Don't use much

[WTS] HTC One M7 Silver 32GB

blackchides — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 13:21:30 +0800

Item(s): HTC One M7 Silver 32GB

Package includes: Phone, Charger, USB cable, UNOPENED earphones, UNUSED flip casing, Box

Price: RM 699 [SOLD]

Warranty: Warranty on mainboard until end of the month by HTC. Test until satisfied during COD. No purple tint issue!

Dealing method: COD at SS2 area, Mid Valley area, PJ

Location of seller: SS2

Contact method/details: PM or message here

Age of item: Slightly more than a year

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Item(s) conditions: 95%. Some slight scuff marks at the bottom of the phone but not noticeable unless you look hard.

Reason for sale: Changed phone!

Check out the HTC One M7 with latest 4.4.2 firmware by HTC. IMO, with the unibody metal design, still the best looking Android phone in the market today. Snapdragon 600 means that the phone is still buttery smooth when running.

FREE flip cover. Stock earphones that came with the original box is unopened as well.

Used to have camera purple tint problem but I sent it in for warranty so not only is the purple tint issue fully resolved but you also get a warranty on the mainboard until end of November by HTC! Can test gao gao when COD. Sad to let this phone go but upgraded my phone so hope it finds a good owner out there

HUAWEI Mediapad 7 Youth 2 (Android)

blackchides — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 09:03:08 +0800

Item(s): Huawei Mediapad 7 Youth 2

Package includes: Full set plus 1 year Malay Mail subscription

Price: Reduced to RM250! [SOLD TO carlosangel]

Warranty: 1 year by Huawei

Dealing method: COD at Ss2, PJ or mid Valley area

Location of seller: PJ

Contact method/details: PM or post here

Age of item: Brand new

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Item(s) conditions: Brand new

Picture: Will post later

Reason for sale: Need $$$

Want a more value-for-money alternative to the Apple iPad Mini, and Samsung Galaxy Tab and Nexus ? Check out the the WiFi + 3G enabled 7" screen, quad core processor tablet by Huawei. Comes with a 1 year Malay Mail subscription!

Check out Huawei website for more info on this value for money tablet!

HUAWEI WEBSITE

[WTS] 8GB 6th Generation iPod Nano (Silver)

blackchides — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 21:54:27 +0800

Item(s): 8GB 6th Generation iPod Nano (silver)

Package includes:

(1) 8GB 6th Generation iPod Nano
(2) Unused Screen Protector x2

Price: SOLD

Warranty: None but feel free to test as much as you want during COD

Dealing method: COD at SS2, PJ, Mid Valley area

Location of seller: SS2

Contact method/details: PM me here

Age of item: 1 year

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Up for sale is a 6th Generation iPod Nano: the last of the clip-on iPod Nanos. Absolutely perfect for travel and for running as it's super light-weight and it has a built-in pedometer that tracks your running distance and calories burnt. You can then use the Nike+ app to upload your running data to a computer.

Touchscreen is superb and it's a great joy to use. I've decided to let it go as I'm utilizing it very little these days and I think the Nano needs to find an owner who will put it to much greater and frequent use

Item(s) conditions: Absolutely perfect. Zero scratches. Everything works fine.

Picture:

Reason for sale: Need the cash

All Gameloft games on sale in the Market!

blackchides — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:19:26 +0800

Android Market link to Gameloft

Okay, so it's not the $0.10 deal that Google had going a couple of weeks ago but still, $0.99 for some of those games are still an absolute bargain.

UNO, NOVA 2, Modern Combat, 9 mm HD etc etc.

Great deals lasting a week (I think). Happy downloading!

edit to add: Okay, not everything is going for $0.99 but most of them are.

UPDATE: Modern Combat 3 is now only $0.99. Grab it before it goes back up to $6.99!

Interesting article on app piracy

blackchides — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:01:32 +0800

Sauce

QUOTE

Mounting piracy is the dirty little secret in the world of mobile applications.

The Android market is facing a growing problem in app piracy.

Piracy isn't talked about a lot, but it has quietly grown into a major problem for many developers. It's more of an issue in Android because its open nature and loose authentication tools allow pirates to rip off and distribute paid apps.

"This is one of those problems that seem to have been running under the radar," said Carl Howe, an analyst at Yankee Group. "Every developer thinks, 'it must just be me.'"

Developers, you're not alone. A recent survey conducted by Yankee Group and location-based services and software provider Skyhook found that 27 percent of developers believe piracy in Android is a huge problem, with more than three-quarters saying that it's easy to copy and republish an Android application. Many point to pirate forums as the largest source of pirated apps.

The problem is actually causing a shift in business models. Instead of a one-off payment for an app, many are looking to give away their programs and make revenue through in-app purchases or advertisements. But for now, it's one of the primary reasons why the market for Android applications, which is expected to overtake Apple's App Store this year, doesn't yield anywhere near as much revenue.

"App piracy is extremely prevalent in the mobile phone industry, so we took an approach that circumvents it entirely," said Gary Gattis, chief executive of SpaceTime Studios.

(Credit: Yankee Group and Skyhook)

Pirating an Android app is a simple matter of downloading a legitimate copy, breaking down its code, copying everything except the authentication portion, and posting it on another app store. Some pirated apps are put together in a bundle of programs sold to consumers at a discount. Because Android allows phones to download apps from any app store or site, savvy users can easily grab these apps. Many customers aren't even aware they are pirated apps.

Piracy hurts developers in several different ways. Most obvious is in the loss of sales for developers who rely on people making an upfront purchase for the program. But developers say they also must take on the burden of customer complaint and support costs when a customer's pirated app doesn't work. Because they think it was obtained legally, the customer will naturally go back to the developer to fix the problem.

Howe said developers have said that for every one app they sell, they get 100 questions from people who obtained a pirated version.

If the developer doesn't address the problem, he risks hurting his brand both for that app and for future projects.

Google, meanwhile, isn't doing enough to fight piracy, according to respondents. The survey found that 54 percent of developers thought Google was too lax on its app market policies. Developers have said they have asked Google for help, but have been disappointed with the results.

Google wasn't available to comment on the issue.

The problem is not all Android. When Anders Brownworth worked for an app development startup, he noticed that one his iPhone apps, which was designed to look at account balances, saw a huge spike in usage one day. He estimated that the number of users with a pirated copy of his app was 10 times the legitimate installed base.

Because his app relied on communication to a central database in Brownworth's office, he was able to shut off access to the pirated apps, essentially making them useless.

"It didn't hit us in the pocketbook," he said.

Brownworth said he recommended that all apps have some backend communication for situations like these, although he acknowledged it may not be practical for developers.

While pirates attacked his iPhone app, he said the process is even simpler on the Android side.

"It's exceedingly easy to pirate an Android app," he said.

So what can Google do to prevent further piracy? Howe said that the search giant should mandate a certification and badge program for markets, which gives them the authority to enforce transactions and provide a hurdle for pirates with unauthorized apps.

Google could also provide payment receipts that can be verified online, as well as build-in code that deters tampering in apps, which would make it harder for pirates to rip out and alter codes to make the programs free. While these are not hard countermeasures against piracy, they do throw up some roadblocks.

"None of these steps will significantly reduce developer freedom, but they will at least make piracy a little more difficult than copying and pasting code," Howe said.

Interesting article on the increasing app piracy problem. I feel for the independent developers when they pour their own money and hard effort in and not only fail to see returns, but have to deal with customer service from people who pirated their apps in the first place!

Of course, I don't want to take the moral high ground here. Just wanna spread more awareness on the effects of app piracy on the actual development of the platform. It's really no surprise why iOS apps still attracts the developers, because despite piracy problems of their own, the revenue from apps there is much higher.

From personal experience, I would say about 90% of my smart phone-using friends pirate apps. I try to support the developers whenever I can because let's face it, for some of the good apps, the US$1-2 price can't even buy me lunch these days. I think for Malaysians, it's also the piracy culture where we don't value software and take them for granted.

For me, if I feel that the app is worth paying for, I'd do it. For costlier apps, I'll normally "try" *ahem* them out first, and if I like what I'm seeing, I'll pay for it. Of course, I understand that not everyone can afford pricey apps, but what's the excuse for cheap $1-2 apps?

What do you guys think?

tl;dr Summary: Piracy bad.

Steve Jobs Resigns, Tim Cook new Apple CEO

blackchides — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:53:45 +0800

http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/steve-j...s-ceo-of-apple/

So what do you guys think? They should be okay for now since the product roadmap is usually for a coupla years but it'll be interesting to see what happens in the long term.

QUOTE

I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.

I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.

As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.

I believe Apple's brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.

I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.

Steve

How to cook instant noodles with preserved meat?

blackchides — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 20:02:01 +0800

One of the more bizarre posts I've done on LYN but I can't read Chinese and I need to know how to cook this haha. It has a packet of preserved meat inside so at which point do I add the meat in? Don't wanna kena food poisoning.

Thanks for helping a hungry man out. If you really wanna know, I'm stuck in Taiwan and sadly, will be having instant noodles for dinner tonight.

Help! Road tax related problem

blackchides — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:13:50 +0800

Okay, I did a very stupid mistake today. Basically, I was supposed to replace my old road tax sticker with my newly renewed one. I delayed doing it for a day or 2 la. What I didn't know was, in that time, my mum already helped me put on the new sticker.

Now I didnt know that and just now, stupidly tore off the new sticker to "replace". So now I'm left with a torn to pieces road tax sticker.

What do I have to do to get a replaced one? In my case, still have to report to police?

Anyone knows the nearest JPJ office near SS2?

Sigh, thanks guys for your answers..

HP Sifu's.. Need your help with 2nd hand price..

blackchides — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:24:48 +0800

Hey guys, how much would you pay for this laptop? I have a friend who wants to sell his laptop to me and we can't decide on a price.

It's the HP DV 2000. Out of warranty. About close to 2 years usage.

Specs list:

# Core 2 Duo 1.83Ghz
# 1 GB DDR2 RAM
# Intel GMA 950 GFX card
# 5-in-1 media card reader on select models
# Up to three USB 2.0 ports on select models
# Large hard drive up to 120GB on select models
# ExpressCard/54 Slot
# 6-cell standard and 12-cell battery available for additional battery life
# Powerful but portable: As thin as 1 inch with a weight starting at 5.3 pounds
# Two omni-directional microphones on select models
# Optional dual stereo headphone jacks -- one with high-definition audio support (S/PDIF capable)
# Altec-Lansing speakers

And also, I'll have to get my own battery as the battery can't hold charge for long.

Pictures:

Anyone can help? Is RM1000 too high or too low or a fair price?

TERIMA KASIH BANYAK BANYAK IN ADVANCE!

How long to wait before getting a new laptop?

blackchides — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:11:55 +0800

Hey guys, I'm thinking of upgrading my laptop but I'm in no hurry, anytime within this year is fine since I might as well wait for Windows 7 to be released.

My question is, how long more should I hold out? According to the Intel roadmap:

http://www.hardwarezone.com.my/articles/vi...=2&id=2806&pg=2

Clarksfield will be out in Q2 2009 while Arrandale will be out in Q3 2009? Am I right? So do you reckon I should wait until then or is there really not that big a diff?

Cheers for your opinions, guys..

Need Help ID-ing Taiwanese Music Artiste

blackchides — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:44:02 +0800

Hey, saw this singing competition One Million Star 超級星光大道 on AEC yesterday and there was this guest artiste who's a singer-songwriter with some pretty good guitar skills but I don't know his name.

His looks are very distinctive. Big mushroom hair and huge glasses with very nerdy look, wear shorts with high socks. Kinda looks like 'ah biao', come to think about it.

Anyone knows his name? Big thanks in advance!

iPhone FAQ page.. (Layout suggestions needed)

blackchides — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:49:13 +0800

Hey people, I've updated the general iPhone 3G details after the developments of the past month as best I could but there's a slight issue however as to how the iPhone 2.5G and iPhone 3G questions should be presented. The issues:

1) There's a 1.1.4 community and a FW 2.0 community. Some questions answer 1.1.4 questions and some for 2.0. Some of them overlap.

2) Some of the questions are not inter-related enough to be grouped into a certain section. For example, iTunes solutions can be hard to group under a certain section. It's not particularly a firmware related issue so I can't group it under the 1.1.4 nor the 2.0 section. Ditto that for iPhone browser etc. A separate section dedicated to these general software issues will be confusing to navigate because then there will be a FW1.1.4 section, a FW2.0 section and a general software section?

Should there just be an iPhone 2.5G section and an iPhone 3G section? But some of the questions apply to both sections so should there also be a General iPhone section?

As you can see, this can prove to be a real headache..

I'm currently working on the pwnage solution to be posted on the FAQ page but is there any other FREQUENTLY ASKED questions that you guys would like to see posted? If so, post the question and the answer in the thread and I will edit the front page as necessary and credit your name alongside it.

Oh, and layout suggestions are very much welcomed because once I'm done with the FW2.0 FAQ section, the page's gonna look a right mess!

Thanks for the help guys.

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CONTENT

GENERAL QUESTIONS

- 3G iPhone

- Buying iPhone from Overseas

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS

- Unlocking the iPhone and Getting Started [Version 1.1.4]

- General iPhone Software

- General iPhone Hardware Answers

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GENERAL QUESTIONS

3G IPHONE

Q: What new features are there compared to the 1st generation iPhone?

A: Here are the list of new features available on the new iPhone 3G:

i) 3G HSDPA

ii) Assisted GPS, which is actually a good thing because no monthly fees, and the cell tower triangulation can improve location locking at places with high rise buildings

iii) Plastic back, available in black or white.

iv) Better speaker quality, however the speakers are still mono

v) Better battery standby time.

Q: Can the iPhone 3G be unlocked?

A: In a general sense, yes but it's not as straightforward as it sounds. At time of writing, only New Zealand sells unlocked iPhone 3G's off the shelf. iPhone 3G's that are tied down to carrier plans can be unlocked by obtaining the unlock code from the carrier for a fee.

The other way is by using the retro SIM card adapter method first introduced when the first generation iPhone was out. It involves cutting your SIM card and placing it into the adapter to fool the iPhone into thinking the SIM card is valid. As you can see, it is a relatively primitive method compared to the software method used by the 1st generation iPhone's. Also, there are reports of problems using this method such as poor reception etc so use it at your own risk.

Q: Is unlocking the iPhone 3G illegal?

A: In a nutshell, NO if it's for personal usage and not for gaining profits. If you want more details, go HERE. (credit: seaedge)

Q: How much will the 3G iPhone cost?

A: 8GB 3G iPhones will only set you back $199 and the 16GB ones go for $299! There IS a catch however, these prices are subsidized by the respective countries' carriers. Whereas before, buyers were allowed to bring home the iPhone to activate through iTunes, this is NO LONGER possible. Contracts will now have to be signed on the spot.

What this means is you can no longer walk out from an Apple/AT&T/02/etc store without signing a contract beforehand. So no, the price is not $199/299 unless you're signing a contract with the local carrier.

There are unlocked 3G iPhone's in places like New Zealand and the prices are NZD 979 for the 8GB version and NZD 1199 for the 16GB version. From the 3G tumpang thread from Stringfellow, Vodafone is now limiting buyers to 1 unit per person. A friend of mine from NZ confirmed that the Vodafone shop near his place does not sell iPhone 3G without plans at all so it could be a store-by-store case.

In Malaysia, the iPhone 3G from brick and mortar stores in Low Yat Plaza and Sungai Wang are going for upward of RM4000 whereas at the LYN forum, prices range from RM3000-3600. Please note however that some of these may be scams especially the RM2500-RM2800 priced ones so be very careful when purchasing from the forums.

Q: Does this mean us Malaysians won't be able to get our hands on the new 3G iPhone?

A: As mentioned, you can still get it overseas from places like New Zealand but most of the other countries only offer phones with plans. The easiest and laziest way right now is to pay an exorbitant charge and get it from local sellers but this is only recommended if you have lots of money to burn.

Q: When will the iPhone 3G arrive in Malaysia?

A: I've heard from a source that Maxis will be bringing it in as part of their strategy to tie consumers down to long term deals. This is because of the ruling in September where consumers can hop between carriers without changing their phone numbers. For example, users can switch to DIGI and still keep their 012 number. As you can imagine, the local telecommunications market will be a virtual free-for-all.

There are also other speculation that DIGI will be bringing it in. What is for certain, however, is that it won't be here until early 2009 at best.

Q: How much will it cost if it officially launches here in Malaysia?

A: No idea but there are 3 possible scenarios:

1) There is a carrier subsidy and you can get it for a cheap price a la RM1000-RM1500 (Estimate). However, you would have to sign a contract and tie yourself down to a carrier.

2) There is no carrier subsidy, in which case, it's gonna be mad expensive, I reckon, about RM3000.

3) There is a carrier subsidy and you unlock the phone without signing a contract, which is, you guessed right, EXACTLY, what everyone is doing right now.

Q: Should I wait for it to arrive in Malaysia?

A: 1) If you feel you have to have the warranty

2) If you have such strength of will that you can stand not having an iPhone

then by all means, go ahead and wait. Have to warn you though, it's gonna be a looooong wait...

Q: I am a current 1st Gen iPhone user. Is the version 2.0 firmware available for my iPhone?

A: Yes, it is. The 2.0 firmware upgrade will be free for all current iPhone users and will include the new App Store among other features. Details are available at the Apple website. You would have to use the Pwnage tool to jailbreak-activate-unlock your phone again after you've updated your firmware.

Q: I am a current 1st Gen iPhone user. Is the upgrade to iPhone 3G worth it?

A: It depends really. The only major upgrades are 3G and A-GPS. 3G in the Klang Valley is decent but is frankly rubbish elsewhere so it's really your call. If you have some spare change lying around, why not?

Q: I am a current 1st Gen iPhone user. Should I sell my iPhone now and buy the 3G iPhone? Since the price is $199/299, won't my iPhone be worth sweet nothing?

A: No, in fact the opposite is true. With the new policy requiring iPhone users to sign up on the spot, this could be the end of unlocked iPhone's for people in the US. Their only option would be to buy unlocked iPhone's from overseas. There are buyers who are willing to forgo the 3G option so there isn't a better time to sell now before unlocked 3G iPhone's start surfacing after the July 11 launch date.

If you want to sell, try selling on Ebay US. There are iPhones being sold at around the $300-$500 range.

If you're selling with a view to buying the new 3G iPhone however, you would have to consider the fact that you're going to have to top up upwards of RM1500-RM2000 depending on how much you make off your old iPhone.

So consider if the upgrade is worth it before you decide to sell your iPhone because the potential hassle and cost in getting a 3G iPhone may outweigh the benefits of the upgrade.

BUYING IPHONE FROM OVERSEAS

Q: Can I buy a phone from the USA/UK/Singapore, and ship it back to Malaysia? I can save a lot of money..

A: New user policy requires that you sign a contract with the local carrier on the spot. So unless you're willing to pay the high price of a prepaid/unlocked 3G iPhone, you may no longer do so.

If your friend/relative is signing a contract and selling you the iPhone, ask him/her to bring it back personally if possible. Shipping it back here is a huge risk because if the customs find out, and they most likely WILL, you're looking at tax+SIRIM charges at about RM400 give or take. You would also have to go through a lot of hassle, running between departments and also think of all the fuel burnt!

Q: Anything I should know about the iPhone that I buy from overseas?

A: Yes, there is no warranty whatsoever. In fact, the same goes for all the unlocked iPhones in Malaysia. That is why it's safer if you get it from a local seller as you know it definitely works out of the box.

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS

UNLOCKING THE IPHONE AND GETTING STARTED [Version 1.1.4]

This is something you have to understand before attempting to jailbreak/unlock your iPhone. By tempering with the software of your iPhone, you are essentially voiding your iPhone warranty. While the steps below worked for just about everyone, there is no absolute guarantee that your iPhone will work the same because there are iPhone's which tend to act up. Therefore, do not hold any contributor responsible should anything untoward happen to your phone during the unlocking process. Bottom line, unlock your iPhone AT YOUR OWN RISK..

Sorry for making that sound so scary, it really is a very painless process but juuust in case...

Before unlocking your iPhone, I would suggest first restoring your iPhone to version 1.1.4. iLiberty is the program of choice at the moment due to its ease of use. Also, unlike ziphone, it doesn't screw your bootloader up. The unlocking steps can be found from the link below:

Download iLiberty for Windows HERE (Link courtesy of Jeff7112)

iLiberty steps for Windows (Link courtesy of nkymark)

iLiberty steps and download for Mac OS X (Link courtesy of UnUsUaL)

You will need to also install the BSD subsystem, Appsupport, and preferably, OpenSSH as well. These options are available at the iLiberty software and can also be found in the Installer app.

Q: How do I transfer contacts from my old phone to my new one?

A:There are 2 methods.

1) If you have your old phone's cable and software, simply sync your contacts to Microsoft Outlook, Windows Address Book or Yahoo Address book, doesn't matter, they work the same. Then, plug your iPhone in, go to the iPhone subsection and under info, check the "Sync contacts with <program that you chose>" box. Click "Sync".

2) Alternatively, you can use Simport, a native iPhone app that allows you to transfer contacts from your SIM card to your iPhone. Transfer all your contacts to your SIM card and insert the SIM card to your iPhone. To install the program, go to Installer>Sources>Edit>Add>http://install.ifon.no

Once you've added the source, go to Install>All Packages>Simport. Install and use. You're welcomed

Q: How do I set Malaysia as the resident country for my contacts? It's not in the Country Selection list!

A:
1. Download attachment from HERE (provided by frozzbyte & alang)
2. Unzip the file and you will find a file called ABAddressFormats(MOD).plist
3. RENAME it to ABAddressFormats.plist
4. Use your SSH software ( I used WinSCP) or iPhone Browser to log into your phone.
5. Go into the directory /System/Library/Frameworks/AddressBook.framework
5a. (optional step) copy out your original ABAddressFormats file OUT of your iPhone for safekeeping
6. DRAG ABAddressFormat.plist into it
7. Confirm COPY and overwrite the file
8. Disconnect iPhone and restart your phone.
9. MALAYSIA should appear as an option in the country selection list in your Addressbook

(credit: frozzbyte, alang, c_calvin)

GENERAL IPHONE SOFTWARE

Q: How can I access my iPhone files/folders through my computer?

For photos, just double click on My Computer and your iPhone should already be there; recognized as a camera.

To access the folders in the iPhone there are 2 methods:

Via cable/dock:

Download iPhoneBrowser HERE.

Via WLAN (wireless):

There are a few more steps involved here compared to using iPhoneBrowser but hey, it's wireless!

Instuctions and download can be found HERE

Q: Must I always sync with my iTunes library? What if I just want to add one song or one video? It's annoying because my iPod/iPhone always tries to sync with my friend's computer whenever I plug it in.

A: This has been a question that has been asked a lot of times and it's a very irritating myth that your iPod/iPhone library has to mirror your iTunes library. The answer to that is no. You can manually manage your iPod/iPhone library.

1) Turn on iTunes. Under the iPod/iPhone subsection, you should see a "Manually manage songs and videos" box. Check that box.

2) You can now drag and drop music and video files to your iPod/iPhone library without syncing with your library by simply dragging the file and positioning it over the iPod/iPhone heading. There should be a blue highlight over the heading. Release the file. (I know the drag and drop process is very detailed but you can't be too careful with newbies)

Q: What can I do to turn off my EDGE settings to prevent my bills from going sky high? Why is the E sign still there no matter what I do?

A: First of all, the E sign will be there regardless of what you do. It just indicates that there is an EDGE signal in your area. To disable EDGE settings, try installing Bossprefs. You can find it at the Utilities folder in the Installer App. (credit: c_calvin)

Q: What are the MMS/EDGE settings for my iPhone?

To access the EDGE settings, go to Settings>General>Network>EDGE and key in the following parameters according to your carrier:

Maxis
APN: net
APN name: maxis
APN password: wap
WAP gateway: 202.75.133.49
MMSC: http://172.16.74.100:10021/mmsc

Celcom
APN: mms.celcom.net.my
APN name:
APN password:
WAP gateway: 10.128.1.242
MMSC: http://mms.celcom.net.my/

DiGi
APN: digimms
APN name: mms
APN password: mms
WAP gateway: 203.92.128.160
MMSC: http://mms.digi.com.my/servlets/mms

(credit: UnUsUaL)

Q: My caller ID doesn't seem to work. Help!

A: Install AppSupport (1.1.4 or 1.1.3 or whatever depending on your firmware). You can find it at the iClarified folder in your installer app. If you don't have it, the source is: http://installer.iclarified.com

Q: Any recommended apps I should get for my iPhone?

A: There are too many to list down. Part of the fun of a jailbroken iPhone is actually exploring for new apps. Refresh the Installer page, and check the "RECENT APPLICATIONS" folder every now and then and look out for new apps. For more sources, go to the "SOURCES" folder and install the BigBoss recommended sources.

Alternatively, go ahead and check out this thread.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/658818 (credit: William_Yeo and LYN contributors)

Q: How do I add album art to my songs?

A: This is really simple:

1) To get an English album art, search for the album in Google or my personal preference, Amazon.com. Right click on the album image, click "Save image as..", and save it to your desktop. For Chinese album arts, try Google Images.

2) Turn on iTunes. Right click the song and select "Get Info". Click on the "Artwork" Tab. Drag the image file from the desktop and drop it on the album art box and click "Ok".

3) To save the same album art for multiple songs, simply Ctrl+select the songs that you want and repeat step 2.

Q: How do I rearrange the icons on my springboard "home screen"?

A: Press and hold onto any icon on the springboard until all the icons start to wiggle. You can now move/delete any icon except for the stock ones such as Mail, Weather, Youtube etc.

GENERAL IPHONE HARDWARE ANSWERS

i) It's not hard to type on the touchscreen once you get used to it. The spellcheck is pretty good.

ii) Battery life is about 1 day with heavy usage (wi-fi, calls, videos, games). Otherwise, the standby time is one of the best I've seen.

iii) The screen doesn't scratch easily, being made from glass. Go to Youtube to see the stress test. It's a fingerprint magnet though, so always have your cleaning cloth close by.

iv) Protective cases are a huge MUST once you get your iPhone. I'll personally vouch for that after dropping mine on the ground and slipping into depression for a few days. There are all sorts depending on whether you prefer form or functionality. Go over to the iPhone case thread.

v) The speakers are, for want of a better word, terrible. They are mono speakers and will crackle at loud volumes. Use your headphones whenever possible.

vi) The headphone , erm, socket? is recessed so most of the headphone jacks will not work with it. To solve this, get a headphone adapter, which is basically a slight extension for you to plug your headphone in. Google to find sellers. This is not an issue with the iPhone 3G, however.

vii) Bluetooth on the iPhone can be used for wireless headset pairing ONLY and it can only be used for answering calls. So that means you can't stream audio to it, you can't transfer files, do hardware syncs etc. (credit: c_calvin)

iPhone Speedmaster Challenge

blackchides — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:23:04 +0800

Hey, I noticed this sub-forum is turning into a bit of a technical Q&A forum so I decided to start something else. We know the virtual keyboard is a b**** to use at first but when you get used to it, you'll start to wonder how you were able to stand using those 0-9 keys all those years ago!

The question, however, is how fast can you really go?

Open up your Safari browser, folks, and head on to

http://www.iphonetypingtest.com/

Post your best WPM with screenshots here for proof and winner gets..... well, erm, bragging rights? Good enough la...

Top 3 gets a mention here..

I'll start the ball rolling with my newb-ish score of 28 WPM, that's me in the Top 3 then.. for now...

TOP 3 LYN iPhone Speed Masters:

1. fuiyo 69 WPM
2. blackchides 28 WPM
3.

For info on how to take iPhone screenshots, head on to this link

http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=815

problem with iPhone safari

blackchides — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:07:13 +0800

Hey, I m currently using v1.1.4.. There seems to be a problem with my safari.. While I'm opening multiple pages, when I stay at a single page for a while, suddenly when I go back to the other pages, the pages will be empty ie have to reload again..

Is this normal? Wanted to google for solutions but my problem quite hard to find the correct search phrases haha.. Anyone know any patch or solution to this problem? Thanks..

Discussion: Ambient Light Sensor

blackchides — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:14:28 +0800

I have been wondering, does the light sensor ever work? My screen will always be at the fixed brightness in the settings submenu no matter how bright or dark the surrounding is. I call bullshit on the ambient light sensor!