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How to Install Ringtones in the iPhone 3G

Your iPhone 3G comes with a variety of ringtones installed. You can set a default ringtone (which will play every time your phone rings) or give each individual in your "contacts folder" her own special tone. All the preloaded ringtones on your iPhone 3G are fairly standard. There are no popular so

How to Sync an iPod Without Deleting Apps

As of the time of publication, Apple makes four iPod models -- the Shuffle, the Nano, the Classic and the Touch -- and only the iPod Touch runs apps. A variety of free apps come already installed on the Touch, and you can download more apps from Apple's App Store directly to the Touch over the Inter

How to Add CDs to an iPod

Personal music libraries have gone from LPs and phonographs to CDs, and now many people keep their library on their iPod. Transferring music from CDs to your iPod is easy and a legal use of the copyright agreement implicit when you bought the CD. You'll need a computer with iTunes, which is availabl

How to Upgrade from Firmware 3.1 to 3.1.3

The Apple iPhone is a popular smart phone that allows you to make calls, access the Internet and send text messages. Although the current iPhone software operating system (OS) is version 4.3 as of April 2011, you will not be able to get this OS if you are using a third-generation model. The 3.1.3 OS

How to Remove Photo Albums From the iPhone

While your camera and your photo albums may not always be on hand when you want to show your friends the pictures of your children or your recent vacation, your small and portable iPhone often is. Able to hold thousands of photos, the iPhone's 3.5-inch, high-definition screen provides a crisp, pocke

How to Sync the iTunes Application Into the iPhone

The iTunes application on your computer stores all of your music, videos, audiobooks and podcasts and syncs the data onto your iPhone when connected. Whenever you purchase or download new information onto your iPhone, the synchronization sends the information to your computer so that both devices co

How to Sync WMA Songs to an iPod

WMA stands for "Windows Media Audio" which is a file extension for audio files that typically play in Windows Media Player. An iPod cannot recognize a WMA file, but iTunes is capable of converting the file into a type that is compatible with the iPod. Due to the overwhelming demand from consumers de

How to Play Games on iPod Touch

The iPod Touch is version of the Apple iPod that allows users to listen to music, play games, use applications and connect to the Internet through a Wi-Fi connection. In order to play a game on the iPod Touch you must be familiar with how to download a game through iTunes Store or through the iPod T

How to Avoid iPhone Pocket Dialing

Pocket dialing occurs when you place your iPhone in your pocket without activating the device's lock. Pocket dialing inadvertently causes your iPhone to dial phone numbers you did not intend to call. This can become problematic because you may not realize your iPhone has dialed a number, and the per

How to Sync a Jabra Bluetooth Headset

Jabra bluetooth headsets are among the most popular available. Your Jabra headset can sync with any bluetooth-capable cell phone. Jabra headsets are universal and most cell phones use the same basic setup process to pair the two together. Soon you will be able send and receive phone calls without ev

How to Remove the iM2 Icon on My iPhone

The iM2 app for the iPhone is an application that allows users to read an electronic version of M2 magazine. If you are no longer using the iM2 app and you don't want to have the iM2 icon on your phone, the best thing to do is to remove it. Removing the iM2 app is simple enough--when you delete the

How to Reformat & Restore an iPod

If your iPod has begun acting up, you may want to restore the iPod to its original factory settings. Restoring the iPod completely wipes the hard drive, and reformats and reinstalls the iPod firmware. You will need an active Internet connection to download the firmware for restoration.

How to Configure FFmpeg

If you have a video file on your computer that you need to convert to a different format, you might prefer to use the free FFmpeg application, which has options that you can configure. For example, you could use one of the FFmpeg presets, or you could adjust the output of a video to obtain a specifi

How to Connect Your iPod to a Boat Stereo

The design of a boat or marine stereo requires the exposed surfaces to be water-resistant or waterproof in order to prevent deterioration of the connections and equipment from water or the elements. You can connect your iPod to a boat stereo without removing or dismantling the waterproofed unit, usi

Problems With ITouch

Common iTouch Problemsear buds 02 image by Darrell Sharpe from Fotolia.comThe Apple iTouch is a popular mp3 playing device that sold millions after its release. For many people the itouch performed as expected, but for others there were various technical issues. The Apple itouch, like any...

How to Protect the iPod Touch Screen

The iPod Touch is a touchscreen-enabled version of the popular MP3 music player developed and produced by Apple. Due to the importance of the touchscreen for the iPod Touch navigation and utilization, it is important to protect the iPod Touch screen. Learn how to protect the iPod Touch screen to pre

How to Repair a Wet iPod Nano With a Dead Battery

If your iPod gets wet, consider yourself fortunate if its battery is already dead. The last thing you want to try to do when your iPod gets wet is to turn it on, and a dead battery will prevent this entirely. It will also prevent any potentially harmful electrical charges from emanating while there

How to Get ooVoo on the iPhone

OoVoo is an instant messaging and video chat platform that allows you to converse with up to five other parties at the same time. You can find an ooVoo Mobile application for your iPhone available as a free download from Apple's App Store. From the App Store, you can download and install the ooVoo a

How to Disable Data on the iPhone 3G

The cellular data network on your iPhone 3G is used to connect to the Internet when the iPhone is not connected to a wireless connection. It also is the default connection method for your mobile phone. If you have a limited data plan for your iPhone and wish to avoid going over your allotted data us