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Liquid Submersion Indicator Turns Red

iPhone warranty will be voided if the the bottom Liquid Submersion Indicator(LSI) is red. Most iPhone users must be wondering what this Liquid Submersion Indicator is? In most cases, the LSI has turn RED and most users will not even notice it if the iPhone is still in good working condition. Most iPhone Users will have found this out only when they visit the service centre for repairs or other issue. Once the LSI turn RED, the Apple one year limited warranty or an AppleCare Protection Plan (APP) you have bought will be voided.

Read more about LSI at Apple Article>>>

APN Username and Password

APN is also called Access Point Name where a mobile data user wants to communicate with. You need to have the APN, Username and Password on your iPhone in order to surf the data or where apps or games need to request data.

If you are unable to surf the internet on your iPhone Safari, it means you do not have the correct APN for your mobile operator. Sometimes the APN maybe empty as you may have accidentally delete it.
You may have an empty APN in your settings if you have upgrade to iPhone iOS 4.

Keying in APN Manually

Goto Settings - > General -> Network -> Cellular Data Network

You need to enter the APN, Username and Password for Cellular Data and MMS. The picture below is for Singtel subscribers only. Singtel now made use 2 APN which is internet and e-ideas for its subscribers. Singtel Users need to ensure that your BBOM has been activated before you use the internet or any apps that require datas.

Please refer to your mobile operator for your APN, Username and Password.

 
 

Compare iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G

iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G only have a few major differences. The major difference is the improvement of speed and performance. This is the major selling point of iPhone 3GS as it boast faster response and surfing internet speed.

The new features of iPhone 3GS

• Improved Performance
• Built-in video camera with editing
• Voice Control
• Compass
• 3 Mega Pixels with Auto Focus and Video Recording

The rest of the features and design of both the iPhone are the same. So if user are not fussy about the new features, you can get the iPhone 3G at a much better price than the iPhone 3GS. In Singapore, iPhone 3G is starting from as low as S$138.

Compare iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G>>>

Deleting iPhone or iTouch Apps and Games?

Many user would have many applications and games on their iPhone and iPod Touch. You may come to one point where you are looking to delete the applications or games as you do not use them any more. It is easy but you are not able to do it as there are no delete options.

Deleting an Apps or Games
Click and hold on the App or Game Icons that you want to delete. The ions will start to shake and a X will appear on the top left corner of the icon. After pressing the X, a dialogue box will come out and you can press the delete button to delete the App or Game. You also get a chance to rate the App or Game you are deleting.

Frozen iPod touch and common issues

Recharge
If you see this screen or the screen says, "Charging.  Please wait...", keep iPod touch connected so it continues charging.

Use a high-power USB port such as the one on your computer, or use your iPod touch AC adapter (sold separately). Don't use the USB port on your keyboard because it is a low-power port and iPod touch will not charge.

Try restarting iPod touch. To turn it off, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the red slider appears. Slide your finger across the slider to turn off iPod touch. To turn iPod touch on, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.

Does iPod touch appear frozen or stuck? Try pressing and holding the Home button for 6 seconds to close a frozen application. Then try restarting iPod touch again.

Reset

To reset iPod touch, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time until you see the Apple logo.

Remove Content

If iPod touch is not working as expected, it may be due to some of the content synced to it. Try selectively removing certain content that may be causing unexpected behavior such as songs, contacts, calendars, photos, videos, or podcasts. To remove content, connect iPod touch via USB and use iTunes to change the sync settings. Click on iPod touch in the Source list, and select each tab to change what content is synced and click Apply.

Reset Settings

Tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings

Note: This will reset all settings.  No data or media will be deleted.

If that does not resolve your issue, try erasing all settings.

Tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Contents and Settings

Note: This will delete all media and data.  All settings will be reset as well.

Restore

Try restoring iPod touch using iTunes.

Connect iPod touch. When it appears in the Source list, click on Restore in the Summary tab.

Note: This will delete all media and data. All settings will be reset as well.