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Best iDevice & Jailbreak support , Best Cydia Apps, + Tweaks
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How to DFU restore
If you're having problems DFU'ing
**Download this program it might help you**: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Frozen iDevice?
Problem using Facetime?
How to Jailbreak (4.2.1-4.3.3)
**Depending on your Model your Jailbreak may not be untethered**
Daxen's guide on how to Jailbreak (3.2.1-4.3.3 & 4.2.8)
How to Downgrade your Firmware
Best Sources for Cydia:
Top 5 Cydia Tweaks
Wallpaper or something else not showing up? (4.2.1)
How to run cydia in the background
How to get free movies!(Jailbroken)
iPad Troubleshooting
Apple T.V Support
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How to DFU restore
1.Back up your shit.(This will include everything beside Audio, video, & Photo contents)
To Re-Sync your Music, Apps Etc. just after restoring Sync your iDevice with iTunes.
2.Make sure your iDevice is plugged into your computer.
3.Download the firware that your iDevice is on from here:
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4.When your iDevice is plugged into you computer press and hold both the sleep button and home button for 10 seconds:
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5.After holding the home button and the sleep button for 10 seconds, release the sleep button and hold the home button for another 25-30 seconds:
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6.A message should pop up on your computer saying it's installing something, and than on iTunes a message should pop up like this:
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Hit OK
7.Hold down the SHIFT button on your keyboard and on iTunes hit the RESTORE button at the same time:
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8.Find the file you downloaded from step 2. and click OK.
9.To put you backup on your iDevice go to your iDevice in iTunes Right-Click your device click "Back up, Restore from back up" like this: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
**NOTE** If your iDevice is Jailbroken it this will unJailbrake it.
**NOTE** After restoring you can put files you might have backed up before restoring back onto your iDevice by going to your iDevice in iTunes after restoring and it will give you an option to put your backup on you device.**
To Re-Sync your Music, Apps Etc. just after restoring Sync your iDevice with iTunes.
2.Make sure your iDevice is plugged into your computer.
3.Download the firware that your iDevice is on from here:
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4.When your iDevice is plugged into you computer press and hold both the sleep button and home button for 10 seconds:
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5.After holding the home button and the sleep button for 10 seconds, release the sleep button and hold the home button for another 25-30 seconds:
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6.A message should pop up on your computer saying it's installing something, and than on iTunes a message should pop up like this:
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Hit OK
7.Hold down the SHIFT button on your keyboard and on iTunes hit the RESTORE button at the same time:
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8.Find the file you downloaded from step 2. and click OK.
9.To put you backup on your iDevice go to your iDevice in iTunes Right-Click your device click "Back up, Restore from back up" like this: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
**NOTE** If your iDevice is Jailbroken it this will unJailbrake it.
**NOTE** After restoring you can put files you might have backed up before restoring back onto your iDevice by going to your iDevice in iTunes after restoring and it will give you an option to put your backup on you device.**
If you're having problems DFU'ing
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1.To fix this problem you need:
.iTunes 10 or above: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
.Net 4.0 Framework: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
.LibUSB: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
.Recboot: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
**If you get an iTunesMobileDevice.dll is missing download it here:
[ Register or Signin to view external links. ] than extract it through Winrar than add it to the Recboot files.**
2.Have your iDevice plugged into your computer than open RecBoot and hit ENTER RECOVERY MODE. If you want to exit DFU hit EXIT RECOVERY MODE.
.iTunes 10 or above: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
.Net 4.0 Framework: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
.LibUSB: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
.Recboot: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
**If you get an iTunesMobileDevice.dll is missing download it here:
[ Register or Signin to view external links. ] than extract it through Winrar than add it to the Recboot files.**
2.Have your iDevice plugged into your computer than open RecBoot and hit ENTER RECOVERY MODE. If you want to exit DFU hit EXIT RECOVERY MODE.
Frozen iDevice?
Solutions:
A.Recharge your iDevice in a highly powered USB port
b.Hold down the Sleep and Home button for 10 seconds iDevice should restart.
c.Update your iDevice software.
d.Restore your iDevice from iTunes, to do so, have your iDevice plugged into your computer, go to iTunes, go to your iDevice under "Devices", Right Click and hit Restore.
A.Recharge your iDevice in a highly powered USB port
b.Hold down the Sleep and Home button for 10 seconds iDevice should restart.
c.Update your iDevice software.
d.Restore your iDevice from iTunes, to do so, have your iDevice plugged into your computer, go to iTunes, go to your iDevice under "Devices", Right Click and hit Restore.
Problem using Facetime?
Problems:
A.When you are calling someone on FaceTime, the number on their screen is not your number.
B.People are unable to initiate a FaceTime call with you.
C.After installing a new carrier settings update, FaceTime does not activate.
Solutions:
A.Use iTunes to update to the latest version of iOS for your iPhone.
B.Disable FaceTime in Settings > Phone and then turn it on again. Do this by sliding the slider off and then on.
C.Reset All Settings under Settings > General > Reset.
A.When you are calling someone on FaceTime, the number on their screen is not your number.
B.People are unable to initiate a FaceTime call with you.
C.After installing a new carrier settings update, FaceTime does not activate.
Solutions:
A.Use iTunes to update to the latest version of iOS for your iPhone.
B.Disable FaceTime in Settings > Phone and then turn it on again. Do this by sliding the slider off and then on.
C.Reset All Settings under Settings > General > Reset.
How to Jailbreak (4.2.1-4.3.3)
**Depending on your Model your Jailbreak may not be untethered**
1.Have your iDevice plugged into your computer.
2.download RedSn0w:
-For Windows: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
-For Mac: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
3.open up Redsn0w find your IPSW file that you downloaded. if you didn't download one yet download here: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
4.After choosing your IPSW click next, you will get a screen like this:
**If you're having problems with Cydia crashing you can use the install Cydia button to re-install Cydia**
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**If you've already Jailbroken your iDevice and want to change features you got from Reds0w choose what you want than click "Just boot tehtered right now" and hit next.**
5.Choose what you want to download with your Jailbreak, if you choose custom Recovery Logo, or Custom Boot Logo you can download an image you want from Google or wherever and choose it as your Logo from their.
6.Hit next if you iDevice is plugged into your computer, than it will give u 3 instructions:
1st.Hold down the Power button for 5 seconds.
2nd.Without releasing the power button hold down the Home button for 10 seconds
3rd. Without releasing the Home button release the Power button but KEEP HOLDING the Home button for 15 seconds.
The screen will look like this:
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7.Redsn0w will than start uploading the Ram, your iDevice will turn on and a picture like this will pop up:
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shortly after a picture should pop that looks like this:
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After about 30 seconds of that picture being there Verbose should start going accross your screen like this:
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After that finishes a running pinapple should pop up lol like this:
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8.After you're iDevice turns back on you're done enjoy.
Heres a Screenshot of my Jailbroke iPhone 3g just to show you some cool things you can do.
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2.download RedSn0w:
-For Windows: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
-For Mac: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
3.open up Redsn0w find your IPSW file that you downloaded. if you didn't download one yet download here: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
4.After choosing your IPSW click next, you will get a screen like this:
**If you're having problems with Cydia crashing you can use the install Cydia button to re-install Cydia**
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**If you've already Jailbroken your iDevice and want to change features you got from Reds0w choose what you want than click "Just boot tehtered right now" and hit next.**
5.Choose what you want to download with your Jailbreak, if you choose custom Recovery Logo, or Custom Boot Logo you can download an image you want from Google or wherever and choose it as your Logo from their.
6.Hit next if you iDevice is plugged into your computer, than it will give u 3 instructions:
1st.Hold down the Power button for 5 seconds.
2nd.Without releasing the power button hold down the Home button for 10 seconds
3rd. Without releasing the Home button release the Power button but KEEP HOLDING the Home button for 15 seconds.
The screen will look like this:
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7.Redsn0w will than start uploading the Ram, your iDevice will turn on and a picture like this will pop up:
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shortly after a picture should pop that looks like this:
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After about 30 seconds of that picture being there Verbose should start going accross your screen like this:
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After that finishes a running pinapple should pop up lol like this:
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8.After you're iDevice turns back on you're done enjoy.
Heres a Screenshot of my Jailbroke iPhone 3g just to show you some cool things you can do.
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Daxen's guide on how to Jailbreak (3.2.1-4.3.3 & 4.2.8)
Forums/t=1465549/all-my-guides-fo...uides.html
**Here's a link to AStrangerInMyTub's Thread for really useful Apps go check it out:Thread
**Here's a link to AStrangerInMyTub's Thread for really useful Apps go check it out:Thread
How to Downgrade your Firmware
1. Make sure you have your SHSH files backed up in Cydia (open it and check at the top) **NOTE** If you didn't already back them up on a firmware LOWER than 4.2.1 then you CANNOT do it now; it's too late!
2. Download all of the downloads in the download section below
3. Re-route iTunes to Saurik's server. **NOTE** I demonstrate how to do this in the video ( 1:35 ) with the information from this website: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
4. Plug your iDevice into your computer and open iTunes
Enter DFU mode by using this process:
1.Hold down the sleep button for 10 seconds.
2.Continue holding the power button and start holding the home button and continue HOLDING BOTH buttons for 10 seconds
3.Let go of power and continue holding home button for 20 seconds
6. Hold down one of the following (SHIFT KEY, For PC's, OR ALT KEY, For MAC's) and left-click restore
7. Browse for the firmware you downloaded (the one you want to downgrade to)
8. You SHOULD get an error (if not your done), proceed to the next step if you do indeed get an error
9. Open Recboot and hit exit recovery mode (make sure your device is still plugged in)
10. Wait for it to reboot and activate via iTunes
11. YOU HAVE NOW SUCCESSFULLY DOWNGRADED!
2. Download all of the downloads in the download section below
3. Re-route iTunes to Saurik's server. **NOTE** I demonstrate how to do this in the video ( 1:35 ) with the information from this website: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
4. Plug your iDevice into your computer and open iTunes
Enter DFU mode by using this process:
1.Hold down the sleep button for 10 seconds.
2.Continue holding the power button and start holding the home button and continue HOLDING BOTH buttons for 10 seconds
3.Let go of power and continue holding home button for 20 seconds
6. Hold down one of the following (SHIFT KEY, For PC's, OR ALT KEY, For MAC's) and left-click restore
7. Browse for the firmware you downloaded (the one you want to downgrade to)
8. You SHOULD get an error (if not your done), proceed to the next step if you do indeed get an error
9. Open Recboot and hit exit recovery mode (make sure your device is still plugged in)
10. Wait for it to reboot and activate via iTunes
11. YOU HAVE NOW SUCCESSFULLY DOWNGRADED!
Best Sources for Cydia:
BigBoss: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] apps, themes, customizations
Code Genocide: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Cake-Mapleidea: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Darvens Repository: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Hackulous: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Hack&Dev: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
HackmyiPhone: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Hackthatifone: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Intelliborn: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
iSpazio: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
iFoneTec: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
iPhoneAll: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
iPhone.org.hk: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
iMobileCinema: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
iModZone: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
iHalo-Repo: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
iClarified: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
iAccess: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
ModMyiFone: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] themes and customizations
MacCiti: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Niklas Schroder: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Namedfork: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
RichCreations: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
RupertGee iCydia: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Ste Packaging: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Sleepers.net [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
SaladSoft: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Steffwiz Repo: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Telesphoreo Tangelo: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Urbanfanatics: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
WeiPhone: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
xSellize: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
ZodTTD: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] emulators, VLC Players
Zanekills Source: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
SteffWiz: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
SinfulIphone: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Touch Mania: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Insanelyirepo: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Code Genocide: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Cake-Mapleidea: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Darvens Repository: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Hackulous: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Hack&Dev: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
HackmyiPhone: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Hackthatifone: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Intelliborn: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
iSpazio: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
iFoneTec: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
iPhoneAll: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
iPhone.org.hk: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
iMobileCinema: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
iModZone: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
iHalo-Repo: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
iClarified: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
iAccess: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
ModMyiFone: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] themes and customizations
MacCiti: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Niklas Schroder: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Namedfork: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
RichCreations: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
RupertGee iCydia: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Ste Packaging: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
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SaladSoft: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Steffwiz Repo: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Telesphoreo Tangelo: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Urbanfanatics: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
WeiPhone: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
xSellize: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
ZodTTD: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] emulators, VLC Players
Zanekills Source: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
SteffWiz: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
SinfulIphone: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Touch Mania: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Insanelyirepo: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Top 5 Cydia Tweaks
1. Bigify - Allows for total icon orientation/size/transparency customization - Price: FREE
2. Graviboard - Allows you to play with your icons - Price: $2.99
3. FreeSync - Allows you to use your iDevice while it syncs with iTunes - Price: $1.00
4. SwitcherMod - Allows for multitasking dock/switcher/bar customization - Price: FREE
5. Move2Unlock - Allows for lockscreen customization - Price: $0.99
Or see this video for a visual on these:
I give all credit to iCrackUriDevice see his channel for all updates and leaks
2. Graviboard - Allows you to play with your icons - Price: $2.99
3. FreeSync - Allows you to use your iDevice while it syncs with iTunes - Price: $1.00
4. SwitcherMod - Allows for multitasking dock/switcher/bar customization - Price: FREE
5. Move2Unlock - Allows for lockscreen customization - Price: $0.99
Or see this video for a visual on these:
I give all credit to iCrackUriDevice see his channel for all updates and leaks
Wallpaper or something else not showing up? (4.2.1)
1. Download iFile
2. Open iFile
3. At the top right it should say "VAR" click that
4. Go down until you find "STASH" click that
5. Go down until you see "THEMES" click on that
6. Choose one of the themes you downloaded
7. There you can manually apply anything you want
2. Open iFile
3. At the top right it should say "VAR" click that
4. Go down until you find "STASH" click that
5. Go down until you see "THEMES" click on that
6. Choose one of the themes you downloaded
7. There you can manually apply anything you want
How to run cydia in the background
How to get free movies!(Jailbroken)
1.Download any of these Apps from Cydia:
A.mycinema
B.Free Flix
C.ipod movies.info
2.Download dTunes (If dTunes doesn't work download WildEyes than go to> Var> Mobile> Media> MyMedia> Video> Downloads.)
3.Download Safari Download Plugin from Cydia
4.After downloading a movie go to dTunes to view what you've downloaded.
A.mycinema
B.Free Flix
C.ipod movies.info
2.Download dTunes (If dTunes doesn't work download WildEyes than go to> Var> Mobile> Media> MyMedia> Video> Downloads.)
3.Download Safari Download Plugin from Cydia
4.After downloading a movie go to dTunes to view what you've downloaded.
iPad Troubleshooting
1.If iPad won't turn on, or the display stops responding
-Follow these steps, testing after each:
-Turn the iPad off and turn it on again. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button on top of iPad for a few seconds, until a red slider appears. Then slide the slider. Then press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
-Reset iPad. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
2.If iPad doesn't appear in iTunes or you can't sync iPad
-Follow these steps, testing after each:
-Disconnect other USB devices from your computer and connect iPad to a different USB 2.0 port on your computer (not on your keyboard).
-Turn iPad off and turn it on again. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button on top of iPad for a few seconds, until a red slider appears. Then slide the slider. Then press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
-Restart your computer. Then reconnect iPad to your computer.
-Download and install (or reinstall) the latest version of iTunes.
3.If you can't access email or the web using a Wi-Fi network
-Check the Wi-Fi signal strength using the icon in the status bar.
-If possible, move closer to the Wi-Fi router or hotspot.
-If you are not currently connected to a Wi-Fi network, locate and join a nearby network using Settings > Wi-Fi.
4.iPad Wi-Fi + 3G only: If you can't access email or the web using the 3G network
-Follow these steps, testing after each:
-Check the cell signal indicator in the status bar at the top of the screen. If there are no bars, or if it says "No service," try moving to a different location. If you're indoors, try going outdoors or moving closer to a window.
-Check to make sure youre in an area with network coverage. Go to your carrier's website to see network coverage areas.
-Make sure airplane mode isn't on. From the Home screen choose Settings, then turn Airplane mode off.
-Turn iPad off and turn it on again. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button on top of iPad for a few seconds, until a red slider appears. Then slide the slider. Then press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
-There may be an issue with your wireless service. Call your carrier or go to your carrier's website.
-Follow these steps, testing after each:
-Turn the iPad off and turn it on again. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button on top of iPad for a few seconds, until a red slider appears. Then slide the slider. Then press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
-Reset iPad. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
2.If iPad doesn't appear in iTunes or you can't sync iPad
-Follow these steps, testing after each:
-Disconnect other USB devices from your computer and connect iPad to a different USB 2.0 port on your computer (not on your keyboard).
-Turn iPad off and turn it on again. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button on top of iPad for a few seconds, until a red slider appears. Then slide the slider. Then press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
-Restart your computer. Then reconnect iPad to your computer.
-Download and install (or reinstall) the latest version of iTunes.
3.If you can't access email or the web using a Wi-Fi network
-Check the Wi-Fi signal strength using the icon in the status bar.
-If possible, move closer to the Wi-Fi router or hotspot.
-If you are not currently connected to a Wi-Fi network, locate and join a nearby network using Settings > Wi-Fi.
4.iPad Wi-Fi + 3G only: If you can't access email or the web using the 3G network
-Follow these steps, testing after each:
-Check the cell signal indicator in the status bar at the top of the screen. If there are no bars, or if it says "No service," try moving to a different location. If you're indoors, try going outdoors or moving closer to a window.
-Check to make sure youre in an area with network coverage. Go to your carrier's website to see network coverage areas.
-Make sure airplane mode isn't on. From the Home screen choose Settings, then turn Airplane mode off.
-Turn iPad off and turn it on again. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button on top of iPad for a few seconds, until a red slider appears. Then slide the slider. Then press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
-There may be an issue with your wireless service. Call your carrier or go to your carrier's website.
Apple T.V Support
1.Streaming issues
-If streaming performance issues occur even with a high-speed broadband Internet connection, consider these suggestions.
Check your home network
-Along with a broadband Internet connection, your Apple TV also relies on a high-speed local network to play media content quickly and reliably.
Wireless connection
-To connect Apple TV to your network wirelessly, Apple TV requires a wireless router or Base Station that is 802.11 a, g, or n compatible for streaming video.
-Your Apple TV should also be within a reasonable range of your base station or router, and in an environment with minimal wireless interference. To verify the strength of your wireless connection on your Apple TV, from the main menu, go to Settings > General > About.
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-If you continue to experience slow streaming performance when viewing iTunes movie and TV show rentals, connect your Apple TV to your local network via a wired (Ethernet) connection. If streaming performance improves noticeably, then you should consider updating or troubleshooting your Wi-Fi base station or router.
Wired (Ethernet)
-If you are connecting your Apple TV to your network via Ethernet, Apple TV requires a 10/100BASE-T or faster Ethernet network.
High Definition & Standard Definition
-If your Internet connection is too slow to quickly start playing High Definition Movies or TV shows, consider changing your iTunes Store rental preference to Standard Definition. To do so, from the main iTunes menu, choose Settings > General > iTunes Store, and turn off the "Rent High Definition" option. Movies and TV shows will now be rented in Standard Definition.
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Update your Apple TV software
-It's always a good idea to keep your software up to date. Software updates may include feature changes and fixes that may enhance your viewing experience.
Verify DNS and network settings
-If you are experiencing abnormal wait times when attempting to rent iTunes Movies and TV shows on your Apple TV, it could be due to changes made to your network settings (such as the DNS address on your Apple TV and/or router or base station). You should use the default DNS entry supplied by your ISP, on both your Apple TV and router. Changing the DNS entry may result in a longer time before playback begins. Also, you should configure your Apple TV to use DHCP for the network setup, unless you have a custom network with specifically-assigned IP addresses.
-To configure your Apple TV to use DHCP, from the main menu, go to Settings > General > Network > Configure TCP/IP. In the Network Setup page, select the "Using DHCP" option.
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-Once you've confirmed that your Apple TV and router or base station are using DHCP without a custom DNS entry, power-cycle your Apple TV, router or base station and broadband Internet modem.
2.Resetting for unresponsive
-If you experience a blank screen, or if your Apple TV (2nd generation) becomes unresponsive, a reset should resolve the issue.
Resetting your Apple TV (2nd generation) with an aluminum Apple Remote
-Press and hold Menu and Down (buttons 3 and 4 below) on your aluminum Apple Remote for six seconds and then release when you see the LED light on the Apple TV flash rapidly.
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Resetting your Apple TV (2nd generation) with a white Apple Remote
-Press and hold Menu and Menu down/scroll for six seconds, and then release when you see the LED light on the Apple TV flash rapidly.
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Resetting your Apple T.V without a remote
-You can also reset your Apple TV by unplugging it from the power source for thirty seconds.
-If streaming performance issues occur even with a high-speed broadband Internet connection, consider these suggestions.
Check your home network
-Along with a broadband Internet connection, your Apple TV also relies on a high-speed local network to play media content quickly and reliably.
Wireless connection
-To connect Apple TV to your network wirelessly, Apple TV requires a wireless router or Base Station that is 802.11 a, g, or n compatible for streaming video.
-Your Apple TV should also be within a reasonable range of your base station or router, and in an environment with minimal wireless interference. To verify the strength of your wireless connection on your Apple TV, from the main menu, go to Settings > General > About.
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-If you continue to experience slow streaming performance when viewing iTunes movie and TV show rentals, connect your Apple TV to your local network via a wired (Ethernet) connection. If streaming performance improves noticeably, then you should consider updating or troubleshooting your Wi-Fi base station or router.
Wired (Ethernet)
-If you are connecting your Apple TV to your network via Ethernet, Apple TV requires a 10/100BASE-T or faster Ethernet network.
High Definition & Standard Definition
-If your Internet connection is too slow to quickly start playing High Definition Movies or TV shows, consider changing your iTunes Store rental preference to Standard Definition. To do so, from the main iTunes menu, choose Settings > General > iTunes Store, and turn off the "Rent High Definition" option. Movies and TV shows will now be rented in Standard Definition.
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Update your Apple TV software
-It's always a good idea to keep your software up to date. Software updates may include feature changes and fixes that may enhance your viewing experience.
Verify DNS and network settings
-If you are experiencing abnormal wait times when attempting to rent iTunes Movies and TV shows on your Apple TV, it could be due to changes made to your network settings (such as the DNS address on your Apple TV and/or router or base station). You should use the default DNS entry supplied by your ISP, on both your Apple TV and router. Changing the DNS entry may result in a longer time before playback begins. Also, you should configure your Apple TV to use DHCP for the network setup, unless you have a custom network with specifically-assigned IP addresses.
-To configure your Apple TV to use DHCP, from the main menu, go to Settings > General > Network > Configure TCP/IP. In the Network Setup page, select the "Using DHCP" option.
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-Once you've confirmed that your Apple TV and router or base station are using DHCP without a custom DNS entry, power-cycle your Apple TV, router or base station and broadband Internet modem.
2.Resetting for unresponsive
-If you experience a blank screen, or if your Apple TV (2nd generation) becomes unresponsive, a reset should resolve the issue.
Resetting your Apple TV (2nd generation) with an aluminum Apple Remote
-Press and hold Menu and Down (buttons 3 and 4 below) on your aluminum Apple Remote for six seconds and then release when you see the LED light on the Apple TV flash rapidly.
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Resetting your Apple TV (2nd generation) with a white Apple Remote
-Press and hold Menu and Menu down/scroll for six seconds, and then release when you see the LED light on the Apple TV flash rapidly.
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Resetting your Apple T.V without a remote
-You can also reset your Apple TV by unplugging it from the power source for thirty seconds.
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MARKSman11294 wrote Will put more stuff on tomorrow.
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iTomo wroteThanks, tell me if i didMARKSman11294 wrote Will put more stuff on tomorrow.
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Wow really nice tut I believe I smell a sticky 8)
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Nice thread but if you want a sticky then take the poll off... If the mods see it they won't give you a sticky
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TTG_Jailbreak wrote Nice thread but if you want a sticky then take the poll off... If the mods see it they won't give you a stickyok tanks i would but its set to be on for a day lol
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MARKSman11294 wroteTTG_Jailbreak wrote Nice thread but if you want a sticky then take the poll off... If the mods see it they won't give you a stickyok tanks i would but its set to be on for a day lol
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