Who knows the secret gesture to get the iPad smart signs at Apple stores to get back to the home screen? I know it can be done.
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iPad Smart Sign Secret Gesture
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I thought it was common knowledge that we all knew the secret sign, but I guess if you don't know it, then your not in the "IT" crowd.
I don't know it, but I've certainly seen a couple people at Apple Stores trying to figure it out 
It's fun to watch.
It's fun to watch.
Deliberately damaging, modifying, deleting or adding programs to Apple's computers or devices would probably land the OP in jail while Apple's (and maybe state/federal) attorneys decide how many criminal codes he broke to prosecute the jerk to the full extent of the law.
He more than likely doesn't know, and if does, why stroke your ego for knowing the information of bringing the device to the home screen? Is it really an accomplishment to do that? I never knew someone could feel tickled silly for doing that.
I saw the gesture once, and the gesture is like drawing IZI to the screen without lifting your finger out of it.
I'm not sure if I remember it right.
I'm not sure if I remember it right.
Out of interest, what's the difference between the demo version of the ipad and one people buy? Is it just that they have a screen saver and demo version of apps? Is everything else the same? Can you download normal non demo apps onto them? I don't mean the smart sign.
And can't the smart signs just be exited by pressing the home button? I know they're covered but I always thought employees have a key or something to open the case. And how are they charged? I don't remember seeing charge cables attached to them.
And can't the smart signs just be exited by pressing the home button? I know they're covered but I always thought employees have a key or something to open the case. And how are they charged? I don't remember seeing charge cables attached to them.
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The home buttons aren't covered, they are just disabled. Also, they are some special model that charges through the back. I know because I saw them fixing one if them.
