We Are Commemorating 9/11 by Donating US$1 to 911Memorial.org for Every AT&T iPhone Unlock Sale

Published on September 11, 2012 by Richard Ker

Between today and this Sunday, we are commemorating 9/11. We will donate US$1.00 to 911Memorial.org for every sale generated from AT&T iPhone unlock.

Despite being a tiny iPhone repair company located approximately 11,000km (flight length) from New York city, we would like to commemorate 9/11 and we hope that we can make a small contribution to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

The National September 11 Memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honor to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993.

The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools are each nearly an acre in size and feature the largest manmade waterfalls in the North America. The pools sit within the footprints where the Twin Towers once stood. Architect Michael Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker created the Memorial design selected from a global design competition that included more than 5,200 entries from 63 nations.

The names of every person who died in the 2001 and 1993 attacks are inscribed into bronze panels edging the Memorial pools, a powerful reminder of the largest loss of life resulting from a foreign attack on American soil and the greatest single loss of rescue personnel in American history.

When you purchase an AT&T iPhone unlock, you will have the option to donate US$1.00; and at the same time your purchase will be discounted as well.

By early next week, we will published the proof of the donation – so do watch this space.

If you already have your AT&T iPhone unlocked but know someone who needs it, please do let them know about this.

Thank you in advance for your help and contribution.

Unlock your AT&T iPhone while making a small donation to 911Memorial.org

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Fix for iPhone 3GS, 4 or 4S Volume or Ringer Missing Bug on iOS 5.1.1

Published on September 10, 2012 by Richard Ker

Apparently iOS 5.1.1 has a huge bug and it’s affecting a lot of iPhones out there, mainly the iPhone 4S. If your iPhone is having these symptoms, you can try this fix.

Your iPhone may have some or all of the symptoms below:

  • When the volume buttons are pressed on the home screen you get “ringer” and the speaker symbol appear but nothing more (e.g. +/- volume)
  • When playing back from iTunes with no headphones in, you get nothing through the internal speakers; the volume buttons don’t work and the volume slider is not visible
  • When you open a YouTube video with no headphones plugged in, you don’t hear anythingg through the internal speakers, the volume buttons don’t work and the volume slider is not visible
  • With headphones plugged in, sound is audible and volume buttons work
  • When using voice mail, (no headphones connected) you can play the message through the speakers and control volume using side buttons

You can try the following fix, which requires your iPhone to be jailbroken first.

1. Jailbreak your iPhone using the latest redsn0w or Absinthe.

2. Download and install iExplorer. It’s available for both Mac and PC. Other alternative is iFile (jailbreak app) which you can run directly on your iPhone, search for it on Cydia.

3. Connect your iPhone to your PC/Mac and launch iExplorer.

4. Within iExplorer (or iFile), on the left column navigate to:

System/Library/LaunchDaemons

5. On the right column find ‘com.apple.iapd.plist’, right click then select delete.

6. Close iExplorer and reboot the iPhone. This is important. Done!

Do note that removing the com.apple.iapd.plist file may affect accessories that go with apps such as FM transmitters and Nike plus etc. If this doesn’t bother you then proceed!

Or else, wait for iOS 6 which is due for release in the next few days, hopefully this is issue will be resolved.

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Fast and Easy Fix Weak WiFi Signal Solution for iPhone 4

Published on September 3, 2012 by Richard Ker

It’s been a while since I posted hardware fixes and solutions. Here’s one of the most common issue affecting the iPhone 4 – weak WiFi signal, and this solution will take less than 5 minutes.

My older post on fixing iPhone 4′s audio compiler chip issue proves to be popular and many were able to fix it themselves. Good job guys! Anyway, the above photo shows a WiFi signal within my work area. We actually have 2 WiFi routers setup, but obviously it’s not picking up the other one.

Warning: Proceed with caution. I am not responsible for any potential damage this may cause to your iPhone.

First of all, remove the back cover of your iPhone 4. As usual, check YouTube or iFixit.com for tutorials. Switch off your iPhone. Before you proceed with this repair, be sure to check that screws for mounting the logic board are not missing. The same issue can be fixed with by putting in or replacing them with the correct screws.

With a soldering gun, soldering iron, a wire and steady hands, simply make a jumper as shown in the photo above. Put on the back cover.

What do you know? Second WiFi router is now detected, and even the signal is showing full strength! Look at the time stamp, it only took 3 minutes!

Good luck and as usual, don’t forget to leave your comments below. We can also fix other hardware related issue, see here.

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Comparison Shots of iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and The New iPhone 5

Published on August 31, 2012 by Richard Ker

Ready for more rumors and leaked shots? Here are some photos of iPhone 5 compared side-by-side with iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS.

These leaked photos were sourced either from China’s Sohu or France’s nowhereelse.fr, in which the latter has been posting photos of the next generation iPhone’s various parts.

 

There’s really nothing new compared to what you’ve already seen around the web over the past few weeks, however, these photos give some perspective of how thin and long the next generation iPhone going to be.

Well, it won’t be long when it’s going to be official! We can’t wait to get our hands on the new iPhone, and of course taking a peek under the hood and fixing it!

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Apple Will Buy Your 64GB iPhone 4S for $345 to Help You Buy an iPhone 5

Published on August 30, 2012 by Richard Ker

The launching of a new iPhone is just around the corner so if you’re thinking of selling your current iPhone to buy a new one, you can consider Apple’s Recycling Program.

Sell back pricing differs depending on whether the iPhone has been subjected to scratches or if there’s any hardware related damage.

On the Apple website:

Get an Apple Gift Card for the value of your old device.

Turn that iPhone, iPad, or computer — Mac or PC — you’re not using anymore into something brand new. Send it to us and we’ll determine if it qualifies for reuse. If it does, that means your device has monetary value that we’ll apply to an Apple Gift Card, which you can use for purchases at any Apple Retail Store or the Apple Online Store. If your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or PC doesn’t qualify for reuse, we’ll recycle it responsibly at no cost to you.
Here’s how to get your gift card:

Tell us about your device.

Only iPhone, iPad, and Mac or PC desktop and notebook computers qualify for the Apple Reuse and Recycling Program.

Get your estimate and ship your device.

Apple contracts with PowerON, who will estimate the fair market value of your product. PowerON will provide convenient prepaid options to package and ship your product to their facility for evaluation.

Receive your Apple Gift Card.

After a short time, your Apple Gift Card will arrive in the mail. Use it for purchases at any Apple Retail Store or the Apple Online Store.

If you have an excellent condition iPhone 4S 64GB you can sell it back to Apple for up to $345 while a slightly worn iPhone 4 16GB can be sold for $160.

Other options would be selling it off on eBay or Craigslist. Deal safely though!

Are you selling your current iPhone to buy the new iPhone?