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[How To] SSH Tutorial (No Wifi Needed) for Mac

iHTiF — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:39:24 +0000

In This Tutorial We Will Show You How To SSH Without Wi-Fi.

SSH Tutorial for Mac’s using Cyberduck – NO WiFi Needed

This is for the times you are not at home or in a WiFi spot, but still need to SSH and change a few things. I know I always need this for checking my Themes out when I am designing them. OK lets get started……

First you are going to need a few things.

A Jailbroke iPhone
Cyberduck (download here)
Open SSH (install from Cydia)

Now let’s kill the WiFi and Create a Network (top of menu bar on the right of your desktop)

Name: iPhone SSH (no password needed)
Channel: Automatic (11)

This will change your WiFi Bars to a different logo (like a baseball diamond)

Now Open Cyberduck. Note: It is best to copy Cyberduck into your applications folder so you are not working off the Disc Image.

Now on the top of your Desktop of your Mac ( In the Menu Bar), click on the Preferences Tab

Now change the settings below. (in the General Tab)

Default protocol: SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)
Default login name: root

This just saves you time later, now you can close the Preferences Tab

Now with your iPhone/iPod plugged into your computer via usb, goto your settings or SB Settings and find your IP Address from the Network you just created. (write this down). Note: You must also have SSH turned on in your SB Settings. You have to select the new Network first, then wait a few seconds for the new IP Address to come up. You might have to exit and re-enter the settings.

Now in Cyberduck, Type the IP Address from the Network you just created.
Make sure the Port is: 22
Make sure the Username is: root
Type in the Password: alpine
Click on Connect

Note: Sometimes it might time out the first time you use this, If another window pops up, just click on Always. This will allow the connection all the time with theses settings.

That is it. You should now have a screen like below with you’re iPhone / iPod Hard Drive.

To modify your Themes, goto: click on that Blue arrow in the middle with the folder, /private/var/root

Goto var, then stash, then you will see your Themes folder and others like Ringtones. This is where you would just drag and drop your themes or ringtones into.
If you want to modify an existing Theme in your WinterBoard, just drag it from the Themes folder onto your desktop computer (or double click it), and now you will have a copy to play with on your desktop.
You can also, just Right click and Rename, Delete, etc right in Cyberduck.

Just be very careful. Always do research first, or you will find yourself Restoring your iPhone/iPod. (When I first learned, I accidentally dragged one folder into another and my iPhone froze, causeing me to restore.) Just take it slow and learn where things go first.

Now you are an SSH’er too……….. only WiFi free!!

[How To] SSH Tutorial with Cyberduck

iHTiF — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:35:52 +0000

In This Tutorial We Will Show You How To SSH With Wi-Fi.

SSH Tutorial for Mac’s using Cyberduck – Using WiFi

See Part 2 for No Wifi Needed

First you are going to need a few things.

A Jailbroke iPhone
Cyberduck (download here)
Open SSH (install from Cydia)

Now Open Cyberduck. Note: It is best to copy Cyberduck into your applications folder so you are not working off the Disc Image.

Now on the top of your Desktop of your Mac ( In the Menu Bar), click on the Preferences Tab

Now change the settings below. (in the General Tab)

Default protocol: SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)
Default login name: root

This just saves you time later, now you can close the Preferences Tab

Now with your iPhone/iPod plugged into your computer via usb, goto your settings or SB Settings and find your WiFi IP Address (write this down). Note: You must also have SSH turned on in your SB Settings.

Now in Cyberduck, Type the IP Address from your WiFi to the Server:
Make sure the Port is: 22
Make sure the Username is: root
Type in the Password: alpine
Click on Connect

Note: Sometimes it might time out the first time you use this, If another window pops up, just click on Always. This will allow the connection all the time with theses settings.

That is it. You should now have a screen like below with you’re iPhone / iPod Hard Drive.

To modify your Themes, goto: click on that Blue arrow in the middle with the folder, /private/var/root

Goto var, then stash, then you will see your Themes folder and others like Ringtones. This is where you would just drag and drop your themes or ringtones into.
If you want to modify an existing Theme in your WinterBoard, just drag it from the Themes folder onto your desktop computer (or double click it), and now you will have a copy to play with on your desktop.
You can also, just Right click and Rename, Delete, etc right in Cyberduck.

Now you are an SSH’er too………..

Getting Compass Readings

iHTiF — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:16:15 +0000

In This Tutorial We Will Show You How To Read Compass Readings on your iPhone.

The built-in compass (iPhone 3G S only) shows which direction you’re facing, along with the geographical coordinates of your current location. You can choose magnetic north, or have Compass adjust the declination to show true north.

IMPORTANT: The accuracy of digital compass headings may be negatively affected by magnetic or other environmental interference, including interference caused by the close proximity of the magnets contained in the iPhone earbuds. The digital compass should only be used for basic navigation assistance and should not be solely relied on to determine precise locations, proximity, distance, or direction.

The compass needs to be calibrated the first time you use it, and may need to be calibrated occasionally after that. iPhone alerts you whenever calibration is needed.

Calibrate iPhone:

Wave iPhone in a figure eight. You may also be asked to move away from a source of interference.

See which way you’re facing:

Hold iPhone level to the ground. The compass needle rotates to point north. Your current direction appears at the top of the screen. The coordinates of your current location are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Switch between true north and magnetic north:

Tap and tap the setting you want.

Compass and Maps

The icon at the bottom of the Compass screen lets you find your current location in Maps. Maps also takes advantage of the built-in compass to show which way you’re facing.

See your current location in Maps:

Tap . Maps opens and indicates your current location with a blue marker.

Show which way you’re facing:

In Maps, tap again. (The icon changes to .) The angle shows the accuracy of the compass reading—the smaller the angle, the greater the accuracy.

[How To] Sending & Receiving MMS

iHTiF — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:07:07 +0000

In This Tutorial We Will Show You How To Send MMS on your iPhone.

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Messages lets you exchange text messages with anyone using an SMS-capable phone. Messages also supports MMS, so you can send photos, video clips (iPhone 3G S only), contact information, and voice memos to other MMS-capable devices. You can enter multiple addresses and send a message to several people at the same time.

NOTE: MMS is available only on iPhone 3G or later. SMS or MMS support may not be available in all regions. Additional fees may apply for use of Messages. Contact your carrier for complete information.

You can use Messages whenever you’re in range of the cellular network. If you can make a call, you can send a message. Depending on your phone plan, you may be charged for the messages you send or receive.

Send a message:

Tap , then enter a phone number or name, or tap and choose a contact from your contacts list. Type a message, and tap Send.

The Messages icon on the Home screen shows the total number of unread messages you have.

Your conversations are saved in the Messages list. Conversations that contain unread messages have a blue dot next to them. Tap a conversation in the list to see that conversation or add to it.

iPhone displays the 50 most recent messages in the conversation. To see earlier messages, scroll to the top and tap Load Earlier Messages.

Send a message to more than one person:

Tap , then add recipients. If you enter a phone number manually (instead of selecting it from Contacts), tap Return before entering another entry.

Replies from any of the recipients are sent only to you, not to the other people you texted.

Reply or send a message to a person (or group) you’ve texted before:

Tap an entry in the Messages list, then type a new message in the conversation and tap Send.

Send a message to a favorite or to a recent call:

From the Home screen tap Phone, then tap Favorites or Recents.
Tap next to a name or number, then tap Text Message.
If multiple phone numbers appear, tap the one you want to text.

When MMS is available, Messages allows you to include a subject in your text messages. You can turn this feature on or off in Messages settings. It is turned on by default.

Include or remove the subject field:

In Settings, tap Messages, then tap Show Subject Field to turn it on or off.

NOTE: The subject field and the Show Subject Field setting don’t appear if MMS isn’t supported by your carrier.

Turn MMS messaging on or off:

In Settings, tap Messages, then tap MMS Messaging to turn it on or off. You may want to turn MMS Messaging off, for example, to prevent sending or receiving attachments when fees apply.

NOTE: The MMS Messaging setting doesn’t appear if MMS isn’t supported by your carrier.

[How To] SSH into iPhone/iPod Touch

iHTiF — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:56:03 +0000

In this Tutorial you will learn how to SSH into your iPhone/iPod Touch.

Your Device must be JailBroken in order to do this.

1. Download – [WinSCP] & Install it on your PC.
2. Install Open SSH on your iPhone/iPod Touch.

Launch Cydia & Go to Featured.

Locate Open SSH & Install it.

3. Run WinSCP Simply Double Click the Icon & Click on New

4. Go to Setting on your iPhone/iPod Touch & Go into the Wi-Fi connection.

& Tap the Blue Circle Arrow.

5. Now Note down the iP Address you see here.

6. Go back to settings & Then Go into General-In General settings Locate Auto Lock & Check Never.

Exit by hitting the Home Button

7. Now go back to WinSCP Screen – Enter the IP Address you noted earlier in Host name.

In User enter – root In Password – alpine

Important – Leave Post number at 22. In File Protocol Choose SCP

8. You will see WinSCP will attempt to Log into Your Deivce.

For the First time it will ask you to confirm the Host. Choose Yes.

9. After i hit yes i got the Following Screen – If you get it Simply Enter the password again : alpine

10. Thats it ! You are Done!

You should now be in the Root of your Device

Disable Automatic Backups iPhone|iPod Touch

iHTiF — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:02:53 +0000

In This Tutorial We Will Show You How ToDisable Automatic Backups.

Mac users:

1. Quit iTunes.
2. Open a Terminal (Applications > Utilities > Terminal)
3. Type or copy the following command:

defaults write com.apple.iTunes AutomaticDeviceBackupsDisabled -bool true

4. Open iTunes.
5. Connect the iPhone.
6. You can now Sync without backing up.

To enable Automatic backup in iTunes again use the following command instead:

defaults write com.apple.iTunes AutomaticDeviceBackupsDisabled -bool false

PC Users:

Windows users can use the same approach:

1. Quit iTunes.
2. Press Win+R (opens the Windows Run dialog)
3. Type or copy the following command:

â€œ%CommonProgramFiles%AppleMobile Device Supportbindefaults.exeâ€ write com.apple.iTunes AutomaticDeviceBackupsDisabled -bool true

4. Open iTunes.

5. Connect the iPhone.

6. You can now Sync without backing up.

Note: You can always simply Click the Corss Icon in the iTunes Message window when iPhone|iPod is syncing – that also skips the Backup.

Important : If you do this – Please be warned – keep in mind to “Manually Backup Your Device” once in a while.

Back Up Your iPhone | iPod

iHTiF — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:43:15 +0000

In This Tutorial We Will Show You How To Back Up Your iDevice.

The automatic backups for the iPhone | iPod Touch takes a long time to Backup hence resulting in Longer Sync Times!. One option that you can choose is to Backup your Device manually.

To do this – When iPhone starts to Sync – & you see “backing up” displayed on top Just click on the cross and backup will be Skipped, you can backup at anytime by simply letting the iPhone sync .

Fastest way to Backup Your Device Manually is : Right Click on Device Name & Choose Backup.

To disable Auto-Backups For Good – Follow This Guide – [Disable Auto-Backup Mac & Pc]

Info on Backups : From Apple

Your iPhone and/or iPod touch is backed up by iTunes each time you:

Sync with iTunes (automatically on the first sync, every time you connect it to the computer)
Update in iTunes (occurs automatically without prompting)
Restore in iTunes (prompts you to create a backup before the restore process begins)

Although iTunes backs up most of your iPhone and iPod touch settings, downloaded applications, your audio, video, and photo content are not included in the backup.

If restoring from an iTunes backup, your iPhone and iPod touch settings, downloaded applications, audio, video, and photo contents will re-sync to the device because the “Sync” option under the respective tabs will be checked in iTunes when restoring from a backup. If you choose to restore your device as a new user, downloaded applications, audio, video, and photo content will not be sync until you select the “Sync” option in iTunes under each tab.

Also, with iPhone 2.0 software and iTunes 7.7 or later, you can manually back up or restore your iPhone or iPod touch from a backup. To do so, Control-click or right-click the iPhone or iPod touch icon on the left side of the iTunes window and chooseBack Up or Restore from Backup*:

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