[tutorial] How To Downgrade From iOS 5 or 4.3.5, 4.3.4, 4.3.3, 4.3.2, 4.3.1

Recently, Apple has been cracking down on unauthorized iOS5 users. It has been determined that Apple has identified several developer accounts who broke their TOS by selling their UDID slots for a fee to iDevice users who wanted to try out the iOS5 beta firmware. Apple has begun shutting these developer accounts and if you are one of the people who purchased a UDID slot you will now notice that your device is nothing more than a paper weight.
Please follow the instructions below(Mac/Win) to downgrade from whatever iOS5 beta you are on back to 4.3.5 or 4.2.10(CDMA).
Step 1: Download iOS 4.3.5 or iOS 4.2.10
Step 2: Connect your device that is running iOS5 to your computer and turn it off.
Step 3: Put your device into DFU mode by holding down home and power for 10 seconds and then releasing power but continue holding home for another 10 seconds. If you have troubles, check out our DFU mode video tutorial.

Step 4: iTunes should detect a device in recovery mode and your screen should be black.
Step 5: Hold down shift(win) or option(mac) and press the "restore" button. Select the 4.3.5 or 4.2.10 firmware file you downloaded in step 1 and the downgrade will initiate. Once it is done, your phone will reboot and you will be back on 4.x firmware.

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Gem Keeper v1.0 iPhone iPod Touch iPad

Description:
With 14 unique towers and 30 thrill-powered stages, Gem Keeper challenges your gamer skills to the max. Scheme, strategize, and dare to achieve the ultimate ‘Perfect Clear’. The game doesn’t end there – compete against your friends (and the world) in Endless Mode, and show them who’s number one. **Leaderboards to be included in future updates.

Features:
  • 3 gorgeously crafted themes
  • 30 individual levels (x3 if you count the difficulty settings)
  • 14 unique defense towers
  • 22 different enemies
  • 4 ultimate boss enemies
  • …and more to come in future updates!
Release Name: Gem.Keeper.v1.0.iPhone.iPod.Touch.iPad-iOSPDA
Size:
113.63MB


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Warm Gun v1.03 iPhone 3GS iPhone 4 iPod Touch 3 iPod Touch 4 iPad

Description:
World War III has been fought to the tipping point and ecologists long unheeded cries have been silenced by the grim truth of their predictions. To the last drop of oil have the worlds resources been depleted, and only sporadic traces of modern structure can be sifted in the dust. Time ticks forward, but humans must retrace their advancement back; through a history that has already been lived and to the Wild West for the second time. We have trampled ahead to the past in muddy boots, to the United States of late 19th century. This spun western lets you take control of 4 original characters; choose from weapons new and strange and a wider range of modern contraptions with primitive power. Classic and innovative, undoubtedly original, every FPS player will find satisfaction with Warm Gun.

Release Name: Warm.Gun.v1.03.iPhone.3GS.iPhone.4.iPod.Touch.3.iPod.Touch.4.iPad-iOSPDA
Size:
175.37MB


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Jelly Defense v1.05 iPhone 3GS iPhone 4 iPod Touch 3 iPod Touch 4 iPad

Join the Jelly forces now and lead them to glory in this uneven and fierce fight against the invaders!
Description:
Use your tactical skills and wisdom to tip the scales of victory in your favor in order to save the Diploglobe and the Jelly nation from the agressors! That’s right, you are their only hope – the one they call the liberator, the true leader, the Jelly savior! You are the hero they deserve! Just look at these poor little creatures. They trust you, they believe in you, they rely on you. Can you refuse those big faithfull eyes (or eye)? You’re really their only hope!

What’s New in Version 1.05:
  • retina icon
  • a big update is on the way!
Release Name: Jelly.Defense.v1.05.iPhone.3GS.iPhone.4.iPod.Touch.3.iPod.Touch.4.iPad-iOSPDA
Size:
76.38MB



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Will Siri only work on iPhone 4S? What about iPad?

Siri on iPhone 4S
During my pre-Apple days, I was already fascinated by a voice recognition program called Dragon Naturally Speaking.  I dabbled with it for a while but since the hardware needed to run the program was on the extreme side, I could say that I didn’t get what I expected from the program.  It was just too tedious to do: check that you have a powerful enough system, install the software, train the program for about ten years (just kidding) in a very quiet atmosphere so that it’ll learn your voice and words at the same time, further train it so that it can follow commands and then wait for the garbage to come out on the screen. Frustrating indeed!

Fast forward to the present and we see Apple presenting Siri to a captive audience during its recent media event and launch of iPhone 4S on October 4th. Sure, Apple has attempted to give voice recognition to its older releases of the iPhone, particularly the 3GS and the iPhone 4, but voice control for these iPhones is really just an experiment when compared to Siri, iPhone 4S’ exclusive Voice Assistant.
Still, I was a little bit disappointed with the release of iOS 5 that Siri has remained an iPhone 4S exclusive. As we all know, the iPhone 4S is powered by the same A5 processor used in the iPad 2. And the iPad 2 also has a built-in microphone – I’m wondering why Siri is not available my beloved iPad.
But before we go into that any further, let’s just check the existing state of Voice Control for the iPhone 3GS and 4. Right now, Voice Control for these devices just doesn’t function on either the iPad or the iPad 2 for the very simple reason that they would be totally useless. The presently available Voice Control on these older devices simply lets you control music playback, dial a contact number, start a FaceTime call, get some info about the currently playing music or get the time… Not much really. But the reason for this is that the older iDevices’ hardware is not powerful enough to handle anything more.
Now comes Siri with its myriad commands specifically designed for a powerful device such as the iPhone 4S.  So the iPhone 4S is announced with Siri in tow but why not for the iPad 2 which shares the same hardware as the newly announced iPhone 4S?  Everything presented during the Apple event – from setting up Reminders and posting Calendar events to searching for anything and everything in Wiki – all of these can be done using the iPhone 4S AND the iPad 2!
Perhaps Apple has reason which it chooses to keep a secret right now. Perhaps Siri’s usefulness must first be tested before Apple rolls it out to iPads. Anyway, all I know is I want SIRI on my iPad and I want it now!
If I can’t get Siri from Apple then I do know I can get it somewhere else…  You know how busy the jailbreaking community can be and it won’t be long before they come out with something like or even better than Siri for iPad.

Setup iCloud in iOS 5 & Mac OS X 10.7.2



iCloud 
Apple has rolled out iCloud, the cloud syncing service that automatically syncs all your content to all of your devices, be it an iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, PC, iPad, whatever. It also includes things like Find My iPhone and Find My Mac, in addition to several web apps that let you get your Mail, Contacts, and Calendar while on the go, via any web browser. It’s an awesome service, it’s free, and you don’t want to miss it. Here’s how to set it up from any iPhone, iPad, or Mac:
iCloud Requirements
First things first, you’ll need the latest versions of iOS and/or Mac OS X.

  • An Apple ID – same as an iTunes account or MobileMe login
  • iOS 5 update – for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  • Mac OS X 10.7.2 updated – for Mac users
  • iTunes 10.5 installed – required for PC & Mac users
Have those installed and ready to go? Here’s how to set up a free iCloud account:

Setup iCloud from an iPhone or iPad with iOS 5

First be sure you have upgraded your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to iOS 5, .
  • Tap on the Settings app
  • Tap on “iCloud”
  • Choose “Sign in with an Apple ID” (alternately, you can create a new account entirely by selecting “Create a free Apple ID”)
  • Enter your existing Apple ID (iTunes account), or an older MobileMe account
  • Choose “Use iCloud” at the setup screen
  • Tap the “ON” switch for the types of data and services you want to sync with iCloud: Mail, Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, Bookmarks, Notes, Photo Stream, etc
By default you get 5GB for free, but the iCloud plan prices are reasonably cheap if you require more storage.

Setup iCloud from Mac OS X 10.7.2

Obviously you’ll need your Mac updated to OS X 10.7.2, get it from Software Update .
  • Open “System Preferences” from the Apple menu 
  • Select “iCloud” under the ‘Networking’ section
  • Enter an Apple ID which is the same as an iTunes account, MobileMe login, or create a new Apple ID if you don’t have one yet
  • Accept the EULA and choose which apps and items you want to sync with iCloud
You can change iCloud settings at any point by going back to this preference panel.

iCloud setup for Mac OS X 10.7.2

Once you have configured iCloud, you can also visit iCloud.com to use the webapps, accessing Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Find My iPhone and Find My Mac, and iWork online. Just login with your aforementioned iCloud/Apple ID and you’ll be good to go.
iCloud web apps

[tutorial] Wi-Fi Sync for iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch with iOS 5

By far one of the best features of iOS 5 is wireless syncing and backing up, as the name implies it allows you to wirelessly transfer apps, music, books, contacts, calendars, movies, photos, everything you had to use a wired sync for, but it’s done through the air. If your device supports iOS 5, it’ll support Wi-Fi syncing, including iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad, iPad 2, and iPod touch 3rd & 4th generations.
Wireless syncing requires iOS 5 and iTunes 10.5 or later, be sure you have both installed before attempting to enable syncing through wi-fi or else the option won’t be visible. This setup process is the same on Mac OS X and Windows, and is fully compatible with both if you are syncing to the different platforms.

Set Up Wireless Syncing in iTunes 10.5 & iOS 5 for iPhone, iPad, & iPod

You’ll have to connect your iOS device to your computer to set it up, but after that you’re wire free with the exception of charging the hardwares battery.
From iTunes 10.5+
  • Connect the iOS device to the computer
  • Open iTunes and click on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch from the left side of the window
  • Click on the “Summary” tab in iTunes
  • Scroll down and click the checkbox next to “Sync with this iPhone over Wi-Fi” (or iPad or iPod touch)
Enable wireless syncing in iOS 5 for iPhone and iPad
With the iTunes side enabled, now pick up the iOS device to finish the process:
From iOS 5
  • Launch “Settings” and tap on “General”
  • Tap on “iTunes Wi-Fi Sync”
  • Select the computer you set up wi-fi syncing on in the prior iTunes step
  • Tap on the “Sync” button to start the wireless syncing
You can also double-check that this is working by disconnecting the iPhone or iPad and then choosing the “Sync” option from iTunes on the Mac or PC, you’ll see the familiar sync screen on your device.

Using Wi-Fi Syncing with iOS 5

Once wi-fi syncing is enabled and set up properly, the iOS device will automatically sync wirelessly any time the hardware is connected to a power source, including the USB cable, speaker docks, or otherwise. This process will also backup your iPhone or iPad automatically and wirelessly. Other than that automatic process, you can also initiate manual backups and syncing from the iPhone/iPad or from iTunes on the Mac or PC:
Start a Wireless Sync from the iOS 5 Device
  • Tap to “Settings” > “General” > “iTunes Wi-Fi Sync” and tap on the ‘Sync’ button
Start Wi-Fi Sync from iPhone
At any point you can cancel this by tapping the “Cancel Sync” button.
Start Syncing Wirelessly from iTunes on a Mac or PC
If you want to initiate a manual sync, you can continue do so by selecting that button within iTunes.

Start a wireless sync in iTunes to iOS device
If you want to really take advantage of wi-fi syncing and the PC-free experience, don’t forget to sign up for iCloud too, it’s very easy and free for the first 5GB of cloud storage with Apple.
Troubleshooting Problems with Wireless Syncing
There’s a variety of potential issues and fixes, Apple provides has a few helpful tips if you run into any issues:

  • Verify the iOS device is running iOS 5 and the PC or Mac is running iTunes 10.5 or later
  • Quit and relaunch iTunes
  • Restart the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  • Reset the wireless router
  • Verify the iOS device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the Mac / PC
  • Check for network interference from cordless phones, metal barriers, interfering wi-fi signals, microwaves, etc
  • Verify firewall settings and that TCP ports 123 and 3689 in addition to UDP ports 123 and 5353 are open and accessible (these are ports iTunes uses)
There doesn’t seem to be any limitation on the number of iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch devices that can be used with this, although you may run into the traditional limit of Macs or PC’s that an iOS device can be linked to.