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On-Device App Store Downloads Currently Broken for Pre-iOS 4 Devices [Updated]
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From what I can tell, they did basically the same thing with HD podcasts on the first-gen AppleTV, although those finally started working on mine again. Submitting problem reports to Apple didn't really seem to affect anything.
Eye candy
Sigh
Working Multitasking is "Eye candy" I guess
And folders, who cares about them, eh? Just useless "eye candy"
Same goes with Reminders, I guess
It's a "custom firmware"
Besides, Apple does not sell iOS
It's no Worse than "Jailbreaking"
Working Multitasking is "Eye candy" I guess
And folders, who cares about them, eh? Just useless "eye candy"
Same goes with Reminders, I guess
It's a "custom firmware"
Besides, Apple does not sell iOS
It's no Worse than "Jailbreaking"
That's nothing more then a 3.1.3 with a few custom MS extensions. It is much worse then jailbreaking. Those people are violating copyright rules is many countries by redistributing all of Apple's copyrighted code. Jailbreaking with programs like PwnageTool and redsn0w don't do this. Apple does indeed sell iOS 3.1.3 for the first and second generation iPod Touch, by downloading and using that firmware for the iPod Touch 1G and 2G, you are pirating.
You do realize those "custom MS extensions" were made by these people, j\
Jailbreaking also violates Apple's copyright rules
Jailbreaking also violates Apple's copyright rules
The custom MS extensions are ripoffs of paid tweaks and hacks that are already available in Cydia. Jailbreaking is not a violation of Apple's copyright rules in the United States: https://www.macrumors.com/2010/07/26/u-s-government-to-explicitly-allow-iphone-jailbreaking/ Modern jailbreak tools do not redistribute any of Apple's code. This is why some jailbreaks take a bit of time to develop, the Dev-Team and others like them want the jailbreaks to be free from legal tangles with copyright laws.
Also on iOS5 devices
My iPad 2 (fully updated) also was having the same trouble when clicking the "buy" (or "free") button. Nothing was happening. I shut down the iPad and re-booted. Problem resolved.
My iPad 2 (fully updated) also was having the same trouble when clicking the "buy" (or "free") button. Nothing was happening. I shut down the iPad and re-booted. Problem resolved.
Get off your lazy b*tt, and buy a new Corvette, Cadillac, or maybe a Gulfstream G450.
Updates, app store not working......
As a registered developer and also have various apps in the iOS app store, I find it difficult to keep making apps that are compatible for the older versions of iOS (starting with version 3).
Even though I do understand that most users cannot upgrade to a new device every time Apple comes out with one (and I'm on the same boat) I'll eventually have to stop supporting older devices if we (the app developers) want our apps to user the newer features of a newer OS.
So, Apple will eventually have to leave the older users "out in the cold" if they want to expand and grow the OS over the next few years. That's just a known fact.
As a registered developer and also have various apps in the iOS app store, I find it difficult to keep making apps that are compatible for the older versions of iOS (starting with version 3).
Even though I do understand that most users cannot upgrade to a new device every time Apple comes out with one (and I'm on the same boat) I'll eventually have to stop supporting older devices if we (the app developers) want our apps to user the newer features of a newer OS.
So, Apple will eventually have to leave the older users "out in the cold" if they want to expand and grow the OS over the next few years. That's just a known fact.
No Problems for me
Have my old 8GB 1G 'Touch at work and when I heard this story downloaded "Christmas Story" just to see if I could and if it supported 3.1.3. The answer to both queries was "yes".
And yes, it is Jailbroken.
Have my old 8GB 1G 'Touch at work and when I heard this story downloaded "Christmas Story" just to see if I could and if it supported 3.1.3. The answer to both queries was "yes".
And yes, it is Jailbroken.
Boy has it changed
Or are you referring to http://www.blackdoorproject.com? I know they include a bunch of Paid Cydia tweaks
Whited00r Has
Darlo's Multitasking, Wallpapers, and Folders
Backgrounder
DataDeposit
Reminders
Newsstand
Everything else is mostly plist editing
Whited00r Has
Darlo's Multitasking, Wallpapers, and Folders
Backgrounder
DataDeposit
Reminders
Newsstand
Everything else is mostly plist editing
My stubborn self just can't seem to stuff iOS 4 onto my old 1st gen iPhone... damn am I stubborn.
Most popular, higher quality apps that are actually actively updated require iOS4+. This has NOTHING to do with graphical intensity. It has everything to do with the apps utilizing api hooks and features that are introduced with new iOS versions.
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Your 1st gen phone has been out for 5 years and is 4 generations old. I can't see how any sane, reasonable individual can get outraged that support has dropped for a product that ancient. Especially in the mobile space. That's an eternity.
So what?!? If (s)he is happy with it, why should it matter to you? Why should you be telling this person they HAVE to get a new phone? The first generation iPhone cost a bundle of $$. If it still works and the user is still happy with the experience, why should you be critical of them?
My iPod Touch 1G works FINE for what I use it for at work (playing music-what a novel concept). If someone steals it, I am out a 4 year-old device. It would suck but not nearly as bad as loosing an iPhone 4S. Usefulness should be in the eye of the beholder.
I know people don't like the fact Apple cuts off support and functionallity for old devices but is is one of the things that keep the things running smooth, althought the jury is still out on iOS-5. Look at M$ because they keep a great deal of backward compatablity it just doesn't run as well. The only thing I use my Touch 2G for is with iHeart radio plugged into a audio docking port
No it does not. Jailbreaking is 100% legal. All it does is void your warranty, assuming Apple can prove its previously been jailbroken as once you restore, theres no way of telling without extensive checks (or in most cases, its impossible to tell at all).