Different iTunes Modes

[darkshadow1337]

I just came across this info on a site that i will post below. iTunes apparently comes with 3 different modes. (one that isnt mentioned here is normal mode. which is just regular iTunes)



== How to use ==
Simply execute these commands in Terminal

== Store Activation Mode ==
Checks for a valid SIM card (as in, official, like AT&T, o2, TMobile DE, etc.) then activates the attached iPhone. Tes----REMOVED----

=== On ===
In terminal:
defaults write com.apple.iTunes StoreActivationMode -boolean YES

=== Off ===
In terminal:
defaults write com.apple.iTunes StoreActivationMode -boolean NO

== Store Genius Mode ==
Utterly useless mode, to say the least. It disables all syncing and just allows updating/restoring. It is probably so that the personal information, email addresses, pictures, etc. do not get synced to the Genius Bar computer. I guess that should be a relief.

=== On ===
In terminal:
defaults write com.apple.iTunes StoreGeniusMode -boolean YES

=== Off ===
In terminal:
defaults write com.apple.iTunes StoreGeniusMode -boolean NO

 

[darkshadow1337]

I just came across this info on a site that i will post below. iTunes apparently comes with 3 different modes. (one that isnt mentioned here is normal mode. which is just regular iTunes)



== How to use ==
Simply execute these commands in Terminal

== Store Activation Mode ==
Checks for a valid SIM card (as in, official, like AT&T, o2, TMobile DE, etc.) then activates the attached iPhone. Tes----REMOVED----

=== On ===
In terminal:
defaults write com.apple.iTunes StoreActivationMode -boolean YES

=== Off ===
In terminal:
defaults write com.apple.iTunes StoreActivationMode -boolean NO

== Store Genius Mode ==
Utterly useless mode, to say the least. It disables all syncing and just allows updating/restoring. It is probably so that the personal information, email addresses, pictures, etc. do not get synced to the Genius Bar computer. I guess that should be a relief.

=== On ===
In terminal:
defaults write com.apple.iTunes StoreGeniusMode -boolean YES

=== Off ===
In terminal:
defaults write com.apple.iTunes StoreGeniusMode -boolean NO

I just noticed the steps above are for Mac Users only. I will show you how to activate each of these modes in Windows below:

Activation Mode:
1. Create a shortcut that links to "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /StoreActivationMode 1 (Create shortcut by right-clicking desktop and then shortcut)
2. Name the Shortcut "iTunes Activation Module"

Genius or "Restore only" mode (Great for helping a friend fix or Restore his/her iPod or iPhone)
1. Create a shortcut that links to "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /StoreGeniusMode 1
2. Name the Shortcut "iTunes Genius Module"