!!!WARNING!!!
Before you edit any file make sure you back up the original file.
I didn't make most of the mods I just found, modified, tested them and rewrote the instructions to suit the iPad 2 runing firmware 4.3.3.
I will give credit to the person who originally found the mods if possible.
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If you download iFile from cydia you can skip all of these steps and jump right in.
If you want a free solution and dont mind or would prefer to use a pc or mac then follow these simple steps.
Step 1.
Setup SSH
I have already made a quick guide here follow that and then come back.
Step 2.
Setting Up
Windows User
You will need to download a plist editor which you can get here.
Mac user
You already have the native OSX plist editor but if you fancy using something different the you can get PL Tools.
Step 3.
SSH + Edit
If you followed my guide on how to setup SSH you will now be able to browse to the relevant file download it from your iPad MAKE A BACKUP edit the file and reupload it to your iPad.
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Now thats out of the way all of these mods have been tested my me and I will be adding to the list as I get chance to test more.
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How to change the carrier name:
Navigate to:
System/Library/CoreServices/Springboard.app/K93AP.plist
Search for and change
To:
Respring or restart your iPad.
This will also change your signature in the mail app so goto Settings>Mail and change your signature.
On spotlight it will also now say Search <YOUR CUSTOM TITLE> which can not be changed.
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How to enable multi-touch gestures:
Navigate to:
private/var/mobile/Libary/Preferences/com.apple.springboard.plist
Right at the top under <dict>
Add these 2 lines
Respring or restart your iPad.
Before you edit any file make sure you back up the original file.
I didn't make most of the mods I just found, modified, tested them and rewrote the instructions to suit the iPad 2 runing firmware 4.3.3.
I will give credit to the person who originally found the mods if possible.
------------------
If you download iFile from cydia you can skip all of these steps and jump right in.
If you want a free solution and dont mind or would prefer to use a pc or mac then follow these simple steps.
Step 1.
Setup SSH
I have already made a quick guide here follow that and then come back.
Step 2.
Setting Up
Windows User
You will need to download a plist editor which you can get here.
Mac user
You already have the native OSX plist editor but if you fancy using something different the you can get PL Tools.
Step 3.
SSH + Edit
If you followed my guide on how to setup SSH you will now be able to browse to the relevant file download it from your iPad MAKE A BACKUP edit the file and reupload it to your iPad.
------------------
Now thats out of the way all of these mods have been tested my me and I will be adding to the list as I get chance to test more.
------------------
How to change the carrier name:
Navigate to:
System/Library/CoreServices/Springboard.app/K93AP.plist
Search for and change
Code:
<key>device-name</key>
<string>iPad</string>
To:
Code:
<key>device-name</key>
<string>CUSTOM TITLE</string>
Respring or restart your iPad.
This will also change your signature in the mail app so goto Settings>Mail and change your signature.
On spotlight it will also now say Search <YOUR CUSTOM TITLE> which can not be changed.
------------------
How to enable multi-touch gestures:
Navigate to:
private/var/mobile/Libary/Preferences/com.apple.springboard.plist
Right at the top under <dict>
Add these 2 lines
Code:
<key>SBUseSystemGestures</key>
<true/>
Respring or restart your iPad.
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