JaseNZ 53 Report post Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) Ok guys so my old phone which was a htc touch hd was pissing me off no end with its lack of signal strength so I decided to upgrade phones. I bought a second hand (4 months old) 16gb iphone 3gs. I went for this because it was a fraction of the cost of an iphone 4 First thoughts are hmmm ok not to bad but does lack some stuff I would have thought would have been pretty simple like being able to select mp3 ringtone for text's and not having to ssh into the phone or whatever and replace one of the 6 in there. By the way mine is jail broken and on the xt network and firmware 4.3.3 whatever that means. So i am new to all this iPhone thing and still learning how to drive it, can anybody recommend some cool apps to put on it. I have installed weatherboard is it for theme's , What is a cool theme that people use ?? Any other cool tips or tricks on driving or adding to this thing would be most appreciated. Edited May 16, 2011 by M-Spec Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinator9 57 Report post Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) You can change the text tones for the iPhone. You have to get the mp3 you want and convert it to a specific file type and then insert it into the directory to trick the iPhone into thinking it is a default tone. Just google it and you should get a bunch to walkthroughs for how to do it. Edited May 16, 2011 by kevinator9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaseNZ 53 Report post Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) You can change the text tones for the iPhone. You have to get the mp3 you want and convert it to a specific file type and then insert it into the directory to trick the iPhone into thinking it is a default tone. Just google it and you should get a bunch to walkthroughs for how to do it. Yup already had a look at that and looks pretty easy, Would have thought you could just assign something to it though, Hell you can do that sort of thing on a $100 phone lol. Edited May 16, 2011 by M-Spec Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cliffdunedin 8 Report post Posted May 16, 2011 Yup already had a look at that and looks pretty easy, Would have thought you could just assign something to it though, Hell you can do that sort of thing on a $100 phone lol. Apple suck like that, i found to change the text tone was a mission, ringtones were not so bad! How about your signal strength? my 3gs (+ the 2 replacements) had the worst reception ever If Apple just got along with Microsoft the iphone would be heaps better!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted May 16, 2011 If Apple just got along with Microsoft the iphone would be heaps better!!! It's called the Samsung Galaxy S Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted May 16, 2011 The RingTones app is good. It makes it slightly easier than the way through iTunes which is pretty easy. You should also get viber, skype and Facebook if you're so inclined. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted May 16, 2011 My iphone 4 has terrible reception, calls drop so often its rediculous. Get angry birds,fruit ninja etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwhelan 241 Report post Posted May 16, 2011 Ok guys so my old phone which was a htc touch hd was pissing me off no end with its lack of signal strength so I decided to upgrade phones. I bought a second hand (4 months old) 16gb iphone 3gs. I went for this because it was a fraction of the cost of an iphone 4 First thoughts are hmmm ok not to bad but does lack some stuff I would have thought would have been pretty simple like being able to select mp3 ringtone for text's and not having to ssh into the phone or whatever and replace one of the 6 in there. By the way mine is jail broken and on the xt network and firmware 4.3.3 whatever that means. So i am new to all this iPhone thing and still learning how to drive it, can anybody recommend some cool apps to put on it. I have installed weatherboard is it for theme's , What is a cool theme that people use ?? Any other cool tips or tricks on driving or adding to this thing would be most appreciated. themes go to cydia and browse themes selection, or search for lockscreens,sliders eg bmw, etc etc springtomise ringtones you can assign in the contacts app,text tones you need the tonefx 2.0 app which can assign different text tones to each contact or better still is the anyring app that lets you assign ring and text tones to individuals from the itunes library on the phone,any song you have on there and yoy can set the start and end point as well rather than just start at the beginning of the song sbsettings is a must iblacklist is cool sky app is a must for programming your mysky away from home install0us 4 appcake Tlert is a must have for me view and reply to your txts without unlocking your phone ifunbox for your pc to transfer stuff in and out of phone ifile lets you use memory sticks etc tvout genie airview yourtube lets you save youtube clips Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cliffdunedin 8 Report post Posted May 16, 2011 It's called the Samsung Galaxy S The missus has one! imo Android is terrible and the apps are just not as good/fun, she spends more time messing around on my i4 than hers! My iphone 4 has terrible reception, calls drop so often its rediculous. Had the same issue with mine, fix? went to 2 degrees! i get really good coverage now...often better than XT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted May 16, 2011 My vodafone i4 reception is pretty shitty too. My olds on xt is so much better. +1 angry birds: seasons Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) Assigning a simple MP3 as a ringtone or text is a mission so I cant be bothered lol. You can do it with a $99 Nokia easy enough. I cannot fathom how a phone worth >1k cant do it simply and easily! As for reception, average on my 3GS. Not sure if its the phone or Voda to be fair. Im going with Voda thou. Had my iPhone just over a year and have F all apps. Here are a few I use quite a bit. Skype & Viber - Viber is good but made for every country but NZ where mobile internet usage is unlimited. Sky TV - Only just been released but seems to work well. Can view the channel guide and remote book programs if you have mysky. Remote - When listening to itunes on laptop, computer, tv, stereo etc you can control it thru your iPhone over a wireless network. Soundhound - Dont know a song? Now you do! Dropbox - Cant be bothered explaining lol Check it out. Then there's the usual - Trade Me, Facebook, Stuff, Vodafone etc etc. Edited May 17, 2011 by 3 SERIES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted May 17, 2011 I can also suggest Shazam which is good for identifying songs that are playing. I suppose it's much the same as Soundhound but I've never used that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
w_elliot 7 Report post Posted May 17, 2011 I'd Recommend jailbreaking it, did it to my iPhone 4 and it's way less crap now once jailbroken iPhones are very capable and easier to personalize/f**k with in ways that Steve jobs doesn't approve of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted May 17, 2011 Had the same issue with mine, fix? went to 2 degrees! i get really good coverage now...often better than XT Good to know. I'm getting the fark away from Vodafone as soon as my 3 months of double mins are used up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
