If you have an old iPhone whose contract has expired or because you bought a newer version, you can continue to use it as an iPod touch. The support article on Apple includes instructions for converting your iPhone that can be used as an iPod touch with Wi-fi support. After you use a newer model for your iPhone or cancel your wireless service tariff / account for your iPhone, it is still possible for you to continue using your old iPhone without active cellular service. You can do this by using it with your Wi-Fi.
For older iPhone versions like 1G / 2G, all you need to have is an original SIM card for technical support. This is important without which there will be no point. However, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS can use any SIM card to activate the phone that will be used for your iPod Touch. So, don’t throw away or sell the old iPhone. Conversely, why not make a pleasant surprise gift for someone who has been waiting to get an iPod Touch.
Maybe you now have a new 32GB iPod touch. You have played with its trendy features, installed applications, and listened to your favorite music. There are so many interesting things that you will enjoy finding it for the first time on your new 32GB iPod touch. You can expect lots of tips and tricks in your favorite online technical support forum.
For example, you look for applications that allow you to take screenshots on your iPhone / iPod touch. However, you did not find anyone. Taking screenshots on the iPhone is now easy to do. You can take screenshots on the new 32GB iPod touch for your iPhone by pressing the power button on the top and the home button together. After you do that, your cellphone will blink briefly and you will hear a sound. With one touch of a button at the same time, surprisingly, you have completed the screen capture process. Your photo will be saved in your new album as “Saved Photos”.
Your iPhone / iPod Touch can be affected by malicious software worms. A recent report on the popular technical support forum suggested that the worm had affected jailed iPhone users. This malicious software specifically affects devices installed with OpenSSH on your iPhone.
To avoid such dangerous worms, you first go to Cydia and install the Terminal. Next, open the terminal application. You will now be shown a command line terminal. Type “su” in it and press enter. Once done, you will see the default OpenSSH password for logging in as root. Enter the password in the terminal window. Now, enter your new password and click enter. After you have reconfirmed your password, you are now safe from the influence of malicious worms on your jailbroken iPhone device.
However, information technology experts in your computer forum do not recommend users to jailbreak their iPhone. The improvements above to avoid worms that affect your iPod or iPhone are for informational purposes only.
Today, the iPhone is an inseparable part of your high quality lifestyle. There is much more you can do with your iPhone / iPod Touch recently. There are many attractive models on offer such as the one that comes with pillows and blankets.
