iOS 5 - The Handy Tips Thread

az87aris · 15-10-11, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ojaser6

Well I wouldn't say it's unfair, I would say it's unreasonable lol, because even if you successfully installed iOS 5 on a 2nd gen it would lag like crazy. Just way too outdated.

That is what apple would want you to think to get you to upgrade to a new ipod touch.

It would probably run just fine on a 2nd gen touch, it's only firmware when you think about it. Fine some features *might* not work due to being older hardware but the OS would run in just the same way.

Ojaser6 · 15-10-11, 12:37 PM

Well obviously the OS would run if you disable some new features, but isn't that destroying the point of upgrading?

**ryan1087** · 15-10-11, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ojaser6

Well obviously the OS would run if you disable some new features, but isn't that destroying the point of upgrading?

Again, i don't think it will slow it down, there are apps in the app store that do the same and don't slow it down. Clever apple marketing and you fall for it.

slimshady54 · 15-10-11, 06:38 PM

if you downloaded ios 5 manually instead of via itunes would it work

**ryan1087** · 15-10-11, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by slimshady54

if you downloaded ios 5 manually instead of via itunes would it work

Best thing i can recommend is to try it! Might want to wait until there are official methods out.

**MJ10** · 15-10-11, 07:46 PM

Guys can we get back to the point of the thread please?! Let me know if there are any more clever tips people have found and I'll add them to the post... That is if people actually find it helpful, noones really been that appreciative imo!

Cruelworld · 15-10-11, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ10

That is if people actually find it helpful, noones really been that appreciative imo!

I'll let you know when I finally dive into the smartphone arena and get one...
Get the xmas orders out of the way and see if I have enough referrals left.
Should do, depends on how many revokes etc I get.

Ojaser6 · 16-10-11, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan1087

Again, i don't think it will slow it down, there are apps in the app store that do the same and don't slow it down. Clever apple marketing and you fall for it.

iOS 4 lags on my iPod touch 2nd gen with wallpapers and multitasking enabled so I don't think it's just marketing. It's like installing Windows 7 on a netbook (I know people do it, but it does lag!)

iFreeZone · 16-10-11, 08:12 AM

There's a special version of windows 7 that comes pre installed in netbooks these days. Works just fine.

**ryan1087** · 16-10-11, 12:07 PM

I have a netbook that comes pre-installed with windows 7, multi-tasking worked fine on my iPod touch 2g it just drained battery like no tomorrow so i scraped it.

FurbtasticM · 20-10-11, 09:18 PM

Sorry if this has been asked before but will I lose any data or settings with the IOS5 upgrade?

I have all my icons nicely organised in folders and wouldn't want to have to reconstruct those. What about pictures and contacts etc, do they stay intact?

Cheers,

Furbs

lordjordysm · 20-10-11, 09:20 PM

your apps are likely to no longer be in their folders but with regards to contacts and photos they will still be there

**ryan1087** · 20-10-11, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FurbtasticM

Sorry if this has been asked before but will I lose any data or settings with the IOS5 upgrade?

I have all my icons nicely organised in folders and wouldn't want to have to reconstruct those. What about pictures and contacts etc, do they stay intact?

Cheers,

Furbs

You will need to backup your iphone and it will restore from the latest backup, it will do it for you but to be on the safe side, do it yourself.

You should keep everything the same, although some apps may move around a little, nothing that can't be fixed.

**MJ10** · 20-10-11, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FurbtasticM

Sorry if this has been asked before but will I lose any data or settings with the IOS5 upgrade?

I have all my icons nicely organised in folders and wouldn't want to have to reconstruct those. What about pictures and contacts etc, do they stay intact?

Cheers,

Furbs

I also have everything nicely laid out and in specific folders! I backed it up and did the upgrade... Everything was exactly as I'd left it!

dbatch · 20-10-11, 11:39 PM

If you double tap a message and then click on speak the iphone will speak out your message for you, its good for naughty words. I cant help myself im so childish!

LcLive · 12-12-11, 10:48 PM

I went from my trusty untethered jailbroken 4.3.3 accidentally to 5.0.1 :/

Tethered is just ANNOYYYYYINNNGGGGGGG :@

iFreeZone · 12-12-11, 10:57 PM

For me, tethered jailbreak is not annoying AT ALL.

Don't worry, untethered jailbreak has been made a few days ago. Works on iOS 5.0.1 as well as iOS 5.

Will be released soon...

LcLive · 12-12-11, 11:02 PM

Ohhh i know... It's a bookmarked google search on the Mac :P lol...

It's annoying when I install a lot of tweaks.. and most, Cydia needs you to reboot :/ Which means plugging into the PC, running iBooty (I didn't use the redsn0w exploit) :/:/:/ Soooo irritating

iFreeZone · 12-12-11, 11:24 PM

Most cydia tweaks don't need a reboot, they mainly need a respring or nothing (both which is fine with a tethered jb), only some need a reboot. The best thing to do is make a list of the things you want from cydia that you think might need a reboot and get them as soon as you jailbreak so you can reboot with iBooty. That way, not much hassle in the future. Well that's what I did anyway (with redsn0w) and have been using the tethered jb since day 1 with no problems at all.

LcLive · 13-12-11, 12:16 AM

That's what I have done but i'm always browsing Cudia and I see something I want :P haha.. Battery's died on me ONCE! :P And I was home so all good!

My mates think i'm mad but they haven't had a jailbreak so just don't understand haha,

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LcLive iPod 60gb Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Taunton Posts: 1,884	Ohhh i know... It's a bookmarked google search on the Mac :P lol... It's annoying when I install a lot of tweaks.. and most, Cydia needs you to reboot :/ Which means plugging into the PC, running iBooty (I didn't use the redsn0w exploit) :/:/:/ Soooo irritating

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iFreeZone Mini Mac Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 7,558	Most cydia tweaks don't need a reboot, they mainly need a respring or nothing (both which is fine with a tethered jb), only some need a reboot. The best thing to do is make a list of the things you want from cydia that you think might need a reboot and get them as soon as you jailbreak so you can reboot with iBooty. That way, not much hassle in the future. Well that's what I did anyway (with redsn0w) and have been using the tethered jb since day 1 with no problems at all. __________________ Free iPod \| Facepalm

13-12-11, 12:16 AM	#40
LcLive iPod 60gb Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Taunton Posts: 1,884	That's what I have done but i'm always browsing Cudia and I see something I want :P haha.. Battery's died on me ONCE! :P And I was home so all good! My mates think i'm mad but they haven't had a jailbreak so just don't understand haha,