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How to Load Cydia Onto the iPad With GreenPois0n

2012-03-17T14:25:00.003-07:00

Greenpois0n is one of many desktop applications used to jailbreak an iPad. Jailbreaking unlocks the iPad from iTunes and allows you to install third-party software from the independent Cydia application store. An application called Loader is applied to the iPad by Greenpois0n during the jailbreaking process, which allows you to install the Cydia application once the process has completed.

1
Download the appropriate version of Greenpois0n for your computer. Windows and Mac versions are available. Right-click the file after it has downloaded and select "Extract Here" to extract the jailbreaking app to your computer.

2
Connect the iPad to your computer using its USB cable. If iTunes launches and automatically begins to sync your iPad, wait until it has finished before proceeding.

3
Click the "Jailbreak" button in the Greenpois0n application on your computer. A series of instructions is displayed, directing you to put your iPad into recovery mode. Pay attention to the on-screen prompts as you proceed.

4
Press and hold the "Sleep/Wake" button on top of the iPad for three seconds.

5
Press and hold the "Home" button while continuing to hold the "Sleep/Wake" button.

6
Release the "Sleep/Wake" button after 10 seconds, but continue to hold the "Home" button for an additional 15 seconds. The iPad reboots and a list of text is displayed on the screen as the jailbreaking process initiates.

7
Click the "Complete" button when it appears in the Greenpois0n application on your desktop. The iPad will reboot once more to complete the jailbreaking process. You can now disconnect the iPad from its USB cable.

8
Tap the Loader icon that has appeared on the iPad's Home screen after it has rebooted.

9
Tap the "Cydia" button in Loader, followed by the "Install Cydia" button. Cydia is downloaded and installed on your jailbroken iPad.

10
Tap the "Reboot" button when prompted by the Loader app to complete the Cydia installation process. Once the iPad has rebooted, Cydia is installed and ready for use.

Tips & Warnings

Run the Loader app again once Cydia has been successfully installed and tap the "Remove Loader" button. This removes the Loader app from the iPad's Home screen, as it is no longer required.

Greenpois0n provides visual prompts to help with the button presses when putting the iPad into recovery mode.

If Cydia fails to install from the Loader application, wait a few minutes and try again. Cydia is downloaded from its online servers, which are sometimes overloaded and do not immediately respond.

How to Install Cydia on an iPad

2012-03-17T14:21:00.002-07:00

Jailbreaking your iPad will allow you to install a wide variety of apps through the Cydia app store that are not approved under Apple's warranty. Although jailbreaking is legal, it will void your warranty with Apple, so ensure that you have good technical knowledge of the iPad should any issues arise. With the Spirit jailbreak application, you can jailbreak your iPad in one step. Once your iPad is jailbroken, the Cydia app store will be installed automatically.

Instructions

Things You'll Need
iPad with firmware 3.1.2, 3.1.3, or 3.2
iTunes 9 or earlier

1
Attach your iPad to the computer by inserting one end of its USB cord into the computer's USB port and the other end into the iPad's data port. Double-click the iTunes icon if it doesn't launch automatically. Click the iPad's icon in the "Devices" section of iTunes. Click "Sync." Wait for the sync to complete. Click "Eject" and disconnect your iPad from the computer.

2
Launch your computer's Web browser and navigate to spiritjb.com. Click the download link that matches your operating system. Save the download to your desktop. Double-click the download link to install the Spirit application to your computer. Restart your computer.

3
Double-click the Spirit icon to open the application. Reconnect your iPad to the computer the same way you did in Step 1.

4
Click "Jailbreak." The Spirit application will start to jailbreak your iPad. It will reboot your iPad once the jailbreak is complete, and you will have Cydia installed automatically on your iPad.

Spirit: Spirit Download

How to Update Cydia Apps in iPhone

2012-03-17T14:17:00.004-07:00

You can see if any Cydia apps updates are available through the "Changes" menu on the bottom of the Cydia screen. Beware, as not all changes notifications refer to updates for your installed Cydia apps. Here you can be notified on any new Cydia apps.

Step 1.

Go to Cydia.

Step 2.

Press the "Changes" menu located on the Cydia bottom screen.

Step 3.

Press the "Upgrade All" button on the top-right side.

Step 4.

Press "Confirm" to begin the Cydia apps updating process.

How to Update Apps in a Jailbroken iPad

2012-03-17T14:15:00.003-07:00

Apple doesn't allow the iPad to load software from unauthorized sources, restricting installations to the iTunes App Store. The process of jailbreaking removes this restriction, allowing iPad users to purchase and install software from alternative sources, such as Cydia. This doesn't alter the way jailbroken iPads operate, and software updates through iTunes and alternative application stores can still be performed.

Instructions

iTunes

1
Switch the iPad on, and tap the "App Store" icon.

2
Once the App Store has loaded, tap the "Updates" button. A list of applications with available updates will be displayed.

3
Tap the "Update All" button, and enter your iTunes password. All official App Store updates will now be installed as normal, regardless of the iPad being jailbroken.

Cydia

1
Launch the "Cydia" application.

2
Once Cydia is loaded, tap the "Changes" button. A list of available updates will be displayed.

3
Tap the "Update All" button, followed by "Confirm" to update all non-iTunes software.

How to Recover a Failed Mac Hard Drive With Tools

2012-02-13T13:16:00.001-08:00

Any hard drive can fail. While hard drives are precision electronic components, they have moving parts and the storage media cannot be perfect. Hard drives rotate at high speeds, from 4,200 to 9,600 revolutions per minute, with speeds increasing as technology gets better. A hard drive consists of one or more hard discs upon which digital information is stored. Anything from corrupted files to actual flaws in the physical media can cause a hard drive to fail.

Recovering data from an Apple Macintosh computer takes the correct software tools and patience.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

Disk Utility
Third-party recovery software
External hard drive

1
Use Disk Utility first. This program comes with each Apple Macintosh computer as part of the system software package. It works to test and repair minor problems from discs, whether they are hard drives, CDs, DVDs or diskettes. You can find it by going to the Applications folder, then to the Utilities folder and double-clicking the program. Note that if the failed hard drive is the start-up disc, you will need to insert the Mac OS disc and restart the Mac while holding down the "C" key. This forces the computer to start from the CD or DVD from which you installed the system originally.

2
Select the hard drive icon from the left panel in Disk Utility. Select First Aid from the five buttons on the top. This will activate two or four buttons on the bottom of the application's window. If the problem hard drive is the start-up disc, you can Verify Disk Permissions or Repair Disk Permissions. If the drive is an external or non-start-up disc, you can select Verify Disk or Repair Disk. Clicking Verify Disk will do a quick check on the selected hard drive and tell you if problems exist. Clicking Repair Disk will allow Disk Utility to try to repair and problems. Because Disk Utility is an unsophisticated program, it usually can only fix minor problems.

3
Select the Restore button in Disk Utility to recover data from the failed hard drive if repairing the disc does not work. Drag the failed drive's icon from the left to the space next to "Source:" and then drag the external hard drive icon--the one where you will move the data to--to the space next to "Destination:" and click the bottom Restore button.

4
Insert the third-party disc utilities CD or DVD into the drive, then restart the Mac holding the "C" key until the image of the apple appears. Do this only if Disk Utility cannot solve the problems. Before running tests on the hard drive, find the software's rescue or restore feature and follow the instructions to save the data from the failed drive to another location, probably the external hard drive.

5
Run the tests on the failed hard drive to find out if it is fixable after you have recovered your data. You may be able to resurrect the failed hard drive if the problems are not too severe.

How to Repair the Keyboard on a Mac Laptop

2012-02-13T13:14:00.001-08:00

In the lifespan of a MacBook, daily wear and excessive transportation may increase the amount of damage to the body and keyboard. This is especially true with heavy use. Over time, one may find the keyboard wearing out or even missing keys. This is when installing a new keyboard to extend the lifespan of your MacBook is ideal. Replacing the keyboard of an Apple MacBook may seem intimidating at first, however, installing a MacBook laptop keyboard is a task that can be done within an afternoon and once completed, will make every day computing tasks much easier.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

Keyboard keys
Tweezers
Jewelry Tray

1
Find out the model of your laptop to get the correct keys relative to your MacBook model. For example, older uni-body models has aluminum keys which do not contain spaces. The new MacBook has a black keyboard and to provide for the thinner MacBook body, is recess into the laptop case. Also, each model contains a different type of clip under the keys called scissor mechanisms. A scissor mechanism is what allows a key to be pressed and springs back up. Take this in consideration while researching keyboards online.

2
Find a website that sells keyboards. Search for a reliable retailer to purchase genuine apple keyboards (See resources). Select your model number, then select the compatible keyboard.

3
Organize the keys and replacement scissor mechanism pieces in a small tray before working on the keyboard. Make sure all of the keys are present. Organizing the keys before hand, provides for a quicker installation.

4
Remove all the keys from the keyboard. They keys are simply snapped into place. Pull the individual key upwards with small tweezers until the key unsnaps from the scissor mechanism. Carefully remove making sure that the scissor mechanism is still intact on the key sensor. Most keys come with replacement scissor mechanisms if the case is that the original mechanisms are not intact. The scissor must hook into the old supports on the keyboard base.

5
Replace the keyboard by taking each key and firmly snapping it onto the hook on the scissor mechanism until it snaps into place. Try using the keyboard once all of the keys make sure all keeps are properly installed. Make sure the keys align properly and no gaps are present. This will ensure typing will be a smooth and intuitive experience.

How to Fix a FireWire Port on a Mac Mini

2012-02-13T13:11:00.001-08:00

A defective Firewire port on your Mac Mini can reduce its usefulness. The port is used to connect other devices to the computer. If the Firewire port stops responding or becomes damaged, you may have to send it in for repair. Before you decide to send in your Mac Mini, you can attempt to fix it yourself by resetting the nonvolatile RAM, also known as NVRAM. Once the NVRAM is reset the Firewire port should begin responding again. Do not attempt to physically repair the NVRAM as you may void the Apple warranty.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

USB keyboard

1
Plug the USB cable from the keyboard into the USB port on the back of the Mac Mini.

2
Click the "Apple" icon and select "Restart" from the drop-down menu. Click the "Restart" on the dialog box.

3
Hold down the "Command," "Option," "O" and "F" keys after the computer start up sound occurs.

4
Type "reset-nvram" and press the Return" key. Type "reset-all" and press the "Return" key again. Once the computer restarts, the Firewire port should respond.

How to Repair XP on Parallels

2012-02-13T13:09:00.001-08:00

Macintosh users have two options when it comes to running Windows on their computers. The first is the Mac's built-in emulator called Boot Camp. The second is a piece of software called Parallels. While Boot Camp requires booting windows at the computer's startup, Parallels allows a user to run Windows as if it were just another program on the Mac.
When Windows needs to be repaired on a PC, it's as simple as using a recovery CD. But, when it involves Parallels, the process is a little more involved.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

Parallels CD/DVD Windows XP installation CD

1
Start Parallels by clicking the logo on your dock or going into your Applications folder and double-clicking the icon.

2
Open the virtual machine configuration panel in the software. In that window, click the CD/DVD-ROM "Options" dialog button.

3
Find the Emulation function. If it is not already, set it to "Use CD/DVD-ROM."

4
Open the "Options" menu. This is located on the Configuration Editor on the left side. In the Options Menu, select the "Booting" tab. Under Boot Sequence, change the setting to CD-ROM > Hard Disk > Floppy. Click the "OK" button.

5
Insert your Windows XP installation disc and start the virtual machine. Windows will automatically prompt you to "Press any key to boot from CD." Using your mouse, click on the virtual machine window and press any key on your keyboard.

6
Wait for Windows Setup to load completely, then press the Return key.

7
Review the Windows EULA (End-User Licensing Agreement) and accept it by pressing "F8." If you are using a MacBook, press the Function key (Fn) and F8 at the same time. This will prompt Windows to find your current installation.

8
Wait for the options window to appear. On that window, select "Repair" and "Okay." This will begin your Windows XP repair.

How to Recover an SD Card in OS X

2012-02-13T13:07:00.001-08:00

An SD (Secure Digital) memory card must be properly unmounted from a computer before being removed or its file structure will become corrupted. You can recover a corrupted SD card on a Mac using the Disk Utility program that is included with the OS X operating system. The Disk Utility program will fix the file structure so that the SD card will work again. Recovering a SD card on a Mac running OS X is done as efficiently by a computer novice as someone who has been using a Mac for years.

Instructions

1
Insert the SD card into the SD card slot on the side of the Mac. Double-click the icon of the Disk Utility program to launch it--the icon is in the "Utilities" folder in the "Applications" folder on the Mac's main hard drive.

2
Click once on the SD card's icon in the left column of the Disk Utility program's main screen.

3
Click the "First Aid" tab at the top of the Disk Utility program's main screen. Click the "Show details" check box if you want to see how Disk Utility is recovering the SD card.

4
Click the "Repair Disk" button at the bottom-right corner of the Disk Utility program's main screen.

5
Wait as a progress bar at the bottom of the screen fills from left to right and a series of text lines scroll down the window above the progress bar. Quit the Disk Utility program when the progress bar is completely filled in.

6
Drag the icon of the SD card on the desktop to the Trash icon. Wait for the icon of the SD

Tips & Warnings

You must use a SD card reader to attach the SD card to the Mac if there is no built-in SD card slot.

How to Fix the Sound on a Mac Computer

2012-02-13T13:05:00.001-08:00

There are a lot of reasons that the sound won't work on your Mac. If you've checked to make sure your system sound is on, and you still are not getting any sound, the chances are you have a bad or disconnected sound chip. If this is the case, you have a couple of options. You could spends a bunch of time digging around in the computer for the right card or disconnected circuit board and risk messing up some other vital piece of hardware in the process, or you can do what this article recommends: buy an iMic.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

Mac
Computer Speakers
iMic

1
Go to the Apple Store and buy an iMic. If you don't have an Apple Store in your area, you can purchase an iMic online at either the Apple website or at griffintechnology.com.

2
Plug your iMic in to your computer's USB port. You'll see on the iMic that there are two different types of standard jacks. One is for sound input, the other for output. Make sure you have the iMic switched to the sound output.

3
Hook up your speakers to the sound output jack. The idea behind it is that the iMic actually reroutes the computer's sound, skipping the need for a sound card. The sound should now play out of your speakers. If you are still having problems, go into the sound icon in your system preferences.

How to Repair the Volume on a Mac Mini

2012-02-13T13:02:00.000-08:00

Repairing the volume on your Mac Mini adjusts permissions on the hard drive. This allows new programs and applications that are added to the Mac Mini to run faster and without error. Repairing hard drive volumes is extremely simple to do and only requires a couple of steps to complete.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

OS X install disc

1
Get your Mac Mini's install disk. When you first purchased your Mac Mini, you will have noticed that it came with a small box labeled "Designed by Apple in California." Inside the box was your user guide, everything Mac, and your documentation and install disks. Get the disk that is labeled "Mac Mini Install Disc 1."

2
Boot from the install disc. Insert the "Mac Mini Install Disc 1" into the combo drive or super drive of your Mac Mini. Wait for the disc to load up completely and restart your computer. Immediately after you hear the chime that sounds when you first boot up your Mac Mini, hold down the "C" button on the keyboard. You may release the "C" button after you see the Apple logo with the rotating wheel on the screen.

3
Enter the disk utility. Click the "Next" button on the first window that you are presented with. Wait for the next screen to load. Click the "Utilities" text located on the top navigation bar of the screen. This activates a drop-down menu. From the drop-down menu, select "Disk utility option."

4
Repair the Volume. From within the disk utility home screen, select your Mac Mini's hard drive from the drive list. This opens up the "First Aid," "Erase," "Partition," "RAID," and "Restore" tabs. From the "First Aid" tab, click the "Repair Disk Permissions" button. Wait for the permissions repair to complete. This can take up to 10 minutes.

5
Revert back to a normal boot. Click the "Disk Utility" text in the upper left-hand corner of the screen and select "Quit disk utility." Click the Apple logo in the upper left-hand corner of the screen and select "Restart." If you do not have this option on your version of Mac Mini Install Disk, you can always hold down the power button to power off the Mac Mini. Wait for the computer to restart.

How to Fix a Mac G3 That Won't Reboot

2012-02-13T13:00:00.000-08:00

If a Mac G3 doesn't reboot, the problem can usually be resolved easily. Because the G3 runs both the OS9 and OSX operating systems, the computer may not have received instructions on what system to start up in. The problem can also arise when the parameter random access memory (PRAM) becomes corrupted and needs to be reset. If the computer is a PowerBook or iBook, the power management unit (PMU)

Instructions

Things You'll Need

OSX system install disk
Troubleshooting the Startup Disk

1
Power the computer off, wait five seconds and push the power button again. If you see a flashing question mark, wait to see if the computer comes on after a brief delay. If it comes on, choose the correct startup disk in the Startup Disk preferences (OSX) or the Startup Disk control panel (System 9).

2
Turn off the power and disconnect the mouse and keyboard if the computer doesn't start. Try starting up again.

3
Insert the Mac OSX Install or Restore disk if the computer still doesn't boot up. Start up the computer while you hold down the "C" key. Choose "Disk Utility" from the Apple menu but don't click "Continue". Click the "First Aid" tab and then click "Repair Disk." After the repair is complete, try restarting the computer from the OSX hard disk.

Resetting the PMU

1
Hold down the Option-Command-Escape keys to force the computer to shut down if it has stopped responding.

2
Press the Control-Command-Power keys to restart.

3
Hold the power button down for 10 seconds if the computer is still unresponsive.

4
Remove the battery and/or press the reset button. Consult the Apple website for the location of this button because it varies among different G3 models. Replace the battery and press the power on button.

Tips & Warnings

Computers with System 9 and OSX installed can be forced to start up in OSX by pressing and holding the "X" key during startup.

How to Fix Mac System Errors

2012-02-13T12:57:00.001-08:00

System errors occur on every computer, including Macs. Luckily, every modern Mac computer comes with a handy first aid utility called Disk Utility, which finds and repairs system errors, according to the University of Indiana. However, if your hard drive or start-up disk is too damaged, this utility will not be able to fix it.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

Mac OS X Install DVD

1
Place the Mac OS X Install DVD into your computer and select "Restart" from the Apple menu. Hold down the "C" key on the keyboard when you hear the chime.

2
Click "Continue" until you get to the menu screen. Select "Utilities" or "Disk Utility" from the menu.

3
Select your Mac's hard drive and start-up disk. Hold down the "Command" key to select more than one disk.

4
Click "Repair Disk."

How to Fix a Pixel on a Mac

2012-02-13T12:55:00.001-08:00

You do not necessarily need to take your Macintosh computer in for a costly repair when a pixel has gotten "stuck" on the screen. You can fix the pixel so that it will no longer remain one color by running a free pixel-repair program on the Mac. The pixel repair program will fix the pixel by cycling through colors so that the pixel once again takes commands from the graphics card. Fixing the pixel using a pixel-repair program does not violate any warranty that might be in place.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

Pixel Fix program

1
Download a pixel-repair program, like the free Pixel Fix widget (see Resources).

2
Double-click on the file once it has downloaded to decompress it to a program on the desktop. Double-click on the program to install it into the Mac's operating system. Restart the computer.

3
Press the "F12" key on the keyboard. Select the pixel-repair program from the windows that have appeared on the desktop.

4
Select one of the color bars on the main screen. Set the "Cycle" column at the bottom of the color bars to "1."

5
Set the "Flash" interval slider at the right side of the screen to the three-quarters mark.

6
Click on the "Go" or "Start" button on the program's screen. Wait as the screen cycles through the color that was selected.

7
Press the "Stop" or "Cease" button on the program's screen after an hour has passed

8
Select another color bar from the choices presented on the left side of the screen if the pixel is still evident. Repeat the procedure.

9
Continue selecting a color bar and reporting the procedure until you no longer see the stuck pixel. Press the "F12" key to return the screen to its normal view

Tips & Warnings

Raise the brightness level of the iMac screen so that you can more easily see the stuck pixel while fixing it.

2012-02-11T19:54:00.003-08:00

How to Fix a Mac OS Crash

When an application crashes on a Mac, it usually does not affect the operating system or other computers. You can usually close it by clicking the "Force Quit" option from the Apple menu or by clicking the Option button as you right-click the application's icon in the Dock. Sometimes, however, the application will freeze the computer making the Apple menu or Dock unavailable, in which case you can use the Force Quit Applications window by pressing keys. If your Mac crashes while starting up, you should troubleshoot your peripherals first, then try a Safe Boot. If these do not work, insert the Install disc and use the Disk Repair utility.

Instructions

Application Crash

1
Press "Command-Option-Esc" at the same time. The Force Quit Applications window opens, displaying all of the open applications, with "Not Responding" beside the application that caused the Mac to freeze. If this window does not open, press "Command-Option-Shift-Esc" for three seconds to force quit the unresponsive program. Then open the Force Quit Applications window.

2
Click any application that says "Not Responding" and click "Force Quit."

3
Restart your computer if you have not shut it down in more than 24 hours. This will clear memory being held by any troublesome applications.

4
Click the "Finder" in the Dock to open a new Finder window. Click "Applications," then the "Utilities" folder. Double-click "Activity Monitor." This will show you what resources are being used by processes and applications.

5
Click the "%CPU" tab to sort this column. Processes and applications are now sorted in descending order. Processes using most of the Mac's CPU (Central Processing Unit) will be shown first.

6
Click the "Real Memory" tab to see which processes and applications are using the most memory. Do the same for "Virtual Memory." Real memory is stored on the memory chips, while virtual memory is stored on the hard drive.

7
Close any application that is using an unusual amount of memory or percentage of the CPU. What is unusual for memory usage will depend on the programs you run, but anything over 700MB should be examined. Any process using more than 20 percent of the CPU for more than a second or two should be considered unusual.

8
Relauch the application that caused the Mac to crash.

System Crash

1
Shut down the Mac by pressing the power button and holding it for several seconds.

2
Disconnect all peripherals and cables from the Mac except the power supply, primary keyboard,
mouse and primary monitor.

3
Turn on the Mac. If it starts, connect one peripheral at a time to identify which peripheral caused the crash. If it does not start, continue to the next step.

4
Press the power button to start the Mac. Then immediately press and hold the "Shift" key to start a Safe Boot. If this works, turn off the computer when it has finished booting, then restart it as normal. If it doesn't work, continue to the next step.

5
Insert the "Mac OS X Install" disc into the disc drive. Press the power button to start the Mac and immediately press and hold down the "C" key. The computer will boot from the disc.

6
Click the "Utility" menu, then select "Disk Utility." Click "Disk Repair." The Mac will scan and repair the hard drive. If the Disk Utility reports it has repaired a problem on the disk, run Disk Repair a second time. Restart your computer as normal.

2012-02-11T19:54:00.001-08:00

How to Repair Disk Permissions in Mac OS X Leopard 10.5 and Snow Leopard 10.6

2012-02-11T19:27:00.000-08:00

Common problems can arise in Mac OS X when key system files have their permissions modified by installers or applications. Repairing permissions in either Leopard or Snow Leopard fixes any accidental changes that may have occurred to the permissions of these files. It is a good housekeeping rule to run the "Repair Permissions" function in "Disk Utility" periodically to keep the Mac running smoothly.

Instructions

1
Start up from your normal Mac OS X boot volume.

2
Press "Shift+Command+U" from the Finder, then double-click the "Disk Utility" icon when the "Utilities" window opens.

3
Select the Mac hard drive icon in the left pane of the "Disk Utilities" window. Click the "First Aid" tab at the top of the right pane. Click the "Repair Disk Permissions" button at the bottom of the right pane. Mac OS X will read the permissions database, then begin repairing permissions. This could take several minutes.

4
Note the completed permissions that have been repaired in the list visible in the center window of "Disk Utility."

5
Quit "Disk Utility."

Tips & Warnings

Disk Utility for Snow Leopard can only verify or repair permissions for Mac OS X 10.6.x disks. Use Leopard to verify or repair permissions for Mac OS X 10.5.

How to Fix a myTouch Slide 3G When It's Locked

2012-02-11T12:29:00.001-08:00

The myTouch 3G Slide is a smartphone from T-Mobile that combines the basic features of a mobile phone with Internet access and a media player, and uses a touchscreen to input commands into the device. An unresponsive myTouch is caused by a random error while using the phone and can be fixed through a soft reset. As opposed to a hard reset, a soft reset forces the device to restart by removing its battery. A soft reset corrects common lockup issues with the myTouch 3G Slide and is recommended over a hard reset that erases all of your device's content.

Instructions

1
Flip the myTouch device over with the back facing up, and insert your thumbnail or fingernail into the cover's notch.

2
Gently lift the back cover off the phone, and lift out the battery from its notch to remove it. Wait five to ten seconds for the device to shut off and power cycle.

3
Insert the contacts of the battery into the myTouch's battery compartment, and gently push the battery into the phone's battery slot.

4
Line up the backplate with the phone's openings near the top of the back of the phone. Push the top of the backplate onto the back of the phone until it makes a clicking noise.

5
Press the power button on the bottom of the phone to turn on the myTouch 3G Slide.

How to Install iPhone Themes on a T-Mobile Wing

2012-02-11T12:23:00.001-08:00

The T-Mobile Wing is a smartphone manufactured by the HTC corporation and runs on the Windows Mobile 6 operating system. If you're looking to customize the theme of your T-Mobile Wing to emulate the graphic interface of an iPhone, you can do so with the aid of iFonz, a free iPhone clone for Windows Mobile-based phones like the Wing.

Instructions

1
Download iFonz for free (see Resources). Unzip the files onto your desktop.

2
Connect your T-Mobile Wing to your PC. Click on the drive letter associated to your phone and create a new folder called "iFonz" in your phone. Copy the "iFonz-0.9.9-Setup.cab" file into this new folder.

3
Install iFonz on your Wing by clicking on the CAB file from your phone. Wait for the program to install, then open the program by clicking on "Programs" and then "iFonz." Your Wing now looks like an iPhone.

4
Exit the iPhone theme by clicking on the battery icon on your phone.

How to Track an HTC Phone

2012-02-11T12:19:00.000-08:00

HTC is a fast growing company in the mobile phone sector that was established in 2006. Since then it has built a reputation as a maker of high-end cell phones that have innovative design coupled with cutting edge technology. Since the phones can often cost several hundred dollars you probably want to have a way to track your HTC phone in case it is lost or stolen. Installing a GPS software is one way to do it.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

GPS mobile phone tracking software

1
Go online to purchase a web-enabled GPS tracking software that you can install on your HTC phone such as Google Maps for Mobile, Mologogo, and Accutracking. These programs should work on any model of HTC phone.

2
Try Google Maps for Mobile. This is a good choice if you are looking for a complete GPS tracking and navigation package. This program has lots of features that are only available on car GPS systems such as turn by turn audio directions. It also allows you to search for a destination and when it is found it will give you the quickest way to get there. To track your HTC cell phone you simply need to install the program on the phone. Once installed you will be able to login to your Google Maps account from any computer or cell phone connected to the Internet to see where it is.

3
Get Mologogo. This is a simpler program than Google, although it does use the same maps. This application was designed more for tracking than for navigating so it lacks a lot of the bells and whistles. It will however allow you to transmit the location of your phone to friends and family so that if you have misplaced your HTC mobile they can help locate it for you. It also has a perimeter feature that will let you know when the phone has crossed into a restricted area. This is great if you have kids that you want to keep track of.

4
Get Accutracking. This program is designed more for business use, for example if you need to track employees. However it can also be used to keep track of your friends or family as well. Although it does have good tracking and navigating features its strength is in its ability to create reports. You will be able to get data such as a person's speed, how long their average stop is, as well as a 30 day history of movement. So if you need to track an employee's HTC phone this is a good program to consider.

How to Fix Heat Problems on a Samsung A737

2012-02-11T12:16:00.001-08:00

The Samsung SGH-A737 features multimedia messaging, expansive storage for contacts, Bluetooth capability, USB storage, a speakerphone, 3G speed and instant messaging options. However, despite its many features, the A737 mobile phone is not without problems. Samsung A737 cell phones can overheat, usually because of strain on the battery. Fortunately, there are methods available to fix heat problems on a Samsung A737.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

Licensed Samsung battery
Cotton swab
Isopropyl alcohol

1
Use only an official Samsung battery. In most cases, overheating is caused by excessive battery drain. If your battery is overly strained, it could melt. CNet reports that batteries from authorized manufacturers include features designed for meltdown protection. Vents and temperature-activated shutdown mechanisms keep your battery heat from reaching a critical level. However, third-party battery providers do not always include these safety measures to control heat levels.

2
Turn off your phone and slide the battery cover off. On a Samsung A737, the battery cover slides downward when pressure is applied.

3
Inspect the battery to see if there are any visible cracks in the battery's casing. Officially licensed Samsung batteries can still overheat if you accidentally dropped your phone and cracked the casing.

4
Use a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to remove dust from the battery's three connector pins. You will find all three connector pins on the top right-hand side of the battery. Over time, small dust particles can slip underneath the battery cover, causing power issues and potential overheating.

5
Reinsert the battery and turn on your Samsung A737 cell phone.

6
Press the "Menu" key.

7
Use the arrow keys to highlight "Settings," and press the "Select" key on your keypad. The Select key is not labeled; it is simply indicated by the AT&T logo.

8
Highlight "Set Display" with the arrow keys, and press the "Select" key again.

9
Highlight "Light Settings," then press the "Select" key. According to the Samsung SGH-A737 user manual, the Light Settings can drastically affect battery drain. To reduce heat, you want to alleviate unnecessary battery usage.

10
Select the "Brightness" option and reduce your screen's brightness to the lowest level.

11
Select "Backlight Time" and use the arrow keys to reduce the time to 10 seconds. This means your screen will go dark after 10 seconds if you're not actively using the phone. By reducing overall brightness and backlight duration, you will reduce potential overheating.

12
Press the "Select" key to confirm the changes to your Samsung A737 cell phone.

How to Fix a Samsung Juke

2012-02-11T12:13:00.001-08:00

The Samsung Juke is a cell phone with amazing MP3 playing capabilities. One half phone and one half MP3 player, it combines the two so you can pare down the electronic devices you bring with you. Because the Samsung Juke has so much memory and can do so many things, you may occasionally find that it can have some technical difficulties, most of which are fixed fairly easily at home. In the rare case that your Samsung Juke is broken beyond an at-home repair, you can always take it in for service. Here is how to fix a Samsung Juke.

Instructions

1
Turn your Samsung Juke on. If you find that it powers down intermittently, even when it shows full battery power, it is most likely due to a loose battery. Remove the back of the phone and take the battery out. Leave it out for 30 seconds, and then replace and power up.

2
If you find that you have gotten your Samsung Juke wet, and it is affecting its performance, remove the battery immediately. Place the battery and the phone, unassembled, under a desk lamp for 24 hours, and then reassemble and turn on.

3
Connect your Samsung Juke to your computer with the included USB cord. If you find that the Sync software does not immediately start, click on "My Computer" and find the drive that the phone is installed in. Open the drive and you can successfully drag and drop your MP3 files into the drive, bypassing the Sync software altogether.

4
If you have any of the listed cosmetic problems: broken or cracked LCD screen, bleeding LCD screen or an LCD screen that won't light up, you should send your Samsung Juke in for service. You can request service by going to Samsung's Service Department website (see resources.)

How to Install IPA Games With Winscp

2012-02-09T12:47:00.001-08:00

Since the Supreme Court deemed that jailbreaking --- using third-party software to remove manufacturer imposed limitations for your iPhone or iPod Touch --- is legal, many consumers have taken it upon themselves to jailbreak their devices. One of the great parts about jailbreaking is the capability of the device to run third-party applications. Most of these applications can be installed using the device's new software, installed during the jailbreaking process, but they can also be downloaded and installed through a wireless network cable from your computer. To do this, we use a program can WinSCP to install the package (a .IPA file).

Instructions

Things You'll Need

Wireless network access for both computer and iPhone/iPod Touch

Preparation

1
Connect your iPhone or iPod Touch and computer to the wireless network. To connect the device, open the "Settings" app, touch "Wi-Fi" and select your network.

2
Download and install WinSCP, if you haven't already. WinSCP is a free FTP (file transfer protocol) client for Windows that allows you to access and modify the internal files of the device safely.

3
Open Cydia (installed when you originally jailbroke the device) on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Go to "Sources", then select "Manage" and "Add Source" and type "http://cydia.hackulo.us" without the quotations.

4
Install the package titled Installous using Cydia from the "Packages" menu. This makes installing downloaded apps simple. Also install OpenSSH from Cydia in the same manner. This allows your computer to connect to your iPhone or iPod Touch.

5
Quit Cydia and reboot your iPhone or iPod Touch to finish and secure the installation.

Installation

1
Use WinSCP to locate your device on the wireless network. This will allow you to transfer the files between your computer and the device.

2
Double-click the device to connect to it. Use the user name "root" and the password "alpine", which are set by default through OpenSSH.

3
Navigate through the directories in WinSCP to find "/Private/var/mobile/Library/Downloads." This is the directory that "Installous" will install the .IPA files from.

4
Copy the .IPA files that you want to install into this directory. After the move has finished, you can quit WinSCP.

5
Open Installous and check the "Downloads" section to find your recently moved .IPA files. Click them and allow them to install. Reboot your iPhone or iPod Touch to apply the changes, and you'll find the files on your device.

Tips & Warnings

Always keep your iPhone or iPod Touch firmware up-to-date by syncing the device with iTunes every now and then.

Do not use this or any other method to install any copyrighted or illegal applications.

My Disk Is Stuck in My Nintendo Wii

2012-02-09T12:44:00.001-08:00

Although electronic devices like gaming consoles are able to withstand tough handling and playing conditions, hardware and software issues do arise from time to time. If your Wii game disc is not ejecting, do not worry. This minor hardware malfunction can generally be fixed by restarting the console. For rare cases, if basic troubleshooting is unsuccessful in removing your disc, call Nintendo customer support to seek further alternatives such as replacement or repair of your Wii system.

Instructions

1
Turn off your Wii console by holding the "Power"button. Wait for 20 seconds before turning your console back on. Push the "Eject" button to release your disc. If this does not solve the problem, proceed to step 2.

2
Look for the power light on the "Power" button of your Wii. If the light is orange, power off the Wii by unplugging the power cord. Wait 30 seconds before plugging the power cord back into the console. Turn on your Wii and hold the "Eject" button for approximately 10 seconds.

3
Shift the position of the disc in the console. Turn the Wii horizontally or vertically while pressing and holding the "Eject" button. Positioning the disc slot facing down can also help the disc slide out easier.

4
Request a factory repair through Nintendo. Fill out an online request form. Select your country and click the "Start Repair" button. Fill out your Will console serial number which can be found on your box or on the back of your system and click "Get my Repair Options." The serial number will determine if you are still eligible for a warranty. It will ask you to write a short description of your problem and list your contact and mailing information. Hit "Continue" and it will take you to a confirmation page with your case number and mailing address. Write your case number on the outer package of your Wii console. Expect to receive your Wii console three to five weeks for processing, repairs and return delivery.

Tips & Warnings

Shaking your Wii can damage internal hardware and software. Disassembling your Wii to remove the disc voids your warranty with Nintendo.

How to Downgrade iPhone Firmware

2012-02-09T12:42:00.001-08:00

iPhone firmware upgrades often provide new features from Apple, such as access to enhanced capabilities of Google Maps and the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, but if you have used hacker methods to jailbreak or SIM unlock your iPhone, these upgrades may actually cause it to become unusable. This is because Apple has designed its firmware to disable illegal hacks to its software. This problem has occurred for many iPhone owners who chose to jailbreak their phone in order to install unauthorized applications. The only way to restore the use of your iPhone's full functionality is usually to downgrade to the original version of iPhone firmware. This downgrade may seem like a hassle but it is worthwhile and relatively uncomplicated, though it is technically another form of hacking.

Instructions

1
Connect your iPhone to your computer. Allow iTunes to launch on its own. If iTunes does not start on its own, open it manually by clicking on the desktop icon on your computer.

2
Hold down the "Power" and the "Home," the round button with the square on it, buttons at the same time until the phone turns off. This should take about 20 seconds. Wait until the screen goes completely dark.

3
Release the "Power" button and continue to hold down the "Home" button. Within about 10 seconds, iTunes should notify you that your iPhone has been recognized by the system with your iPhone appearing in the list of devices in the side menu panel.

4
Hold down the "Shift" and "Alt" buttons on your keyboard at the same time and press the "Restore" button in iTunes. Open the original firmware file by clicking on it, instructing iTunes to downgrade to this version.

5
Wait for the downgrade process to finish. You may receive an error message due to the fact that you have not allowed iTunes to complete the upgrade process as planned, but you can ignore it by pressing "OK." You should see a message on the iPhone's screen though, reading "Connect to iTunes" with a small yellow triangle next to it, which means the downgrade has been successful.

6
Turn off your iPhone and restart it before using it. This will confirm that your iPhone is working properly and will also notify AT&T to restore your original service to the phone.

Tips & Warnings

You may need to switch to AT&T for phone and Internet service if your iPhone still does not work with another carrier's SIM card after you downgrade its firmware.

Find further information on troubleshooting from the Apple website (see Resources below).