Post by: hingyfan on July 07, 2010, 10:45:42 AM
Ok i just got around it by making sure the phone was on and restarting. Now it's updating so maybe it will fix something. If i have to restart every time it would not be too much of a hassle since i seldom plug into the computer.
Post by: Xairbusdriver on July 07, 2010, 12:31:33 PM
Also check the cable you are using when connecting to the computer. Is it the same one when using the wall charger?
Finally, check the connection on the computer. If you have more than one USB connector, try each one. You should also try using another device in those connections, as well. Bet you have a thumb drive laying around...if not, get one, they're always handy and are getting dirt cheap! Even if it's just to check those connections!
Post by: hingyfan on July 07, 2010, 10:48:46 PM
Post by: Xairbusdriver on July 08, 2010, 04:41:23 PM
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Takes a while for that to show up as well.
Show up where? Just for grins, how many icons are on your Desktop? Seriously.
Post by: hingyfan on July 22, 2010, 01:52:36 AM
Post by: Xairbusdriver on July 22, 2010, 11:22:52 AM
Seriously, move as many of those icons into groups of folders and put those folders into other groups, etc. until you can have as few icons on the Desktop as possible. It's hard to keep a real desktop clutter free, but there's no excuse for having a cluttered virtual desktop. Finding stuff by looking for an icon is not ideal, anyway, but using the Finder for what it is best at will make things much faster, also. Let the Finder do what it is meant to do and keep the Desktop for viewing some of the beautiful images that you may have around.
Now, if I could only convince my wife to follow my advice...
Post by: hingyfan on July 22, 2010, 06:35:33 PM
Looks better but does not help the no-show iPhone problem.
Post by: Xairbusdriver on July 22, 2010, 07:34:11 PM
As for the iPhone:
- 1. Have you tried re-booting it? If not, try that.
2. Are you connecting it directly to the Mac's USB port? If not, try one.
3. Do you have another USB port? If so, try it.
4. Do you have another cable? My cat pretty well destroyed mine!
Post by: hingyfan on July 22, 2010, 10:05:29 PM
What do you mean by that? Reboot the iPhone? I don't know what that is. I do reboot the iMac and nothing happens.
Post by: hingyfan on July 23, 2010, 02:39:41 AM
Seems to be a common problem. Apple finally tells you to reinstall iTunes and do some command line things but the old reliable "reboot" did the trick (anyone here watch the IT Crowd, hilarious Brit TV comedy series about two tech guys who tell people to try turning their computers on and off again all day but figure even that is too much work).
Anyway, thanks!
Post by: hingyfan on July 23, 2010, 11:02:35 AM
Got an update request on the computer, then it said the phone would not update due to unknown error, then said to restore. I think my wife is right when she says to never update.
Post by: hingyfan on July 23, 2010, 12:23:52 PM
Post by: Xairbusdriver on July 23, 2010, 12:32:09 PM
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Got an update request on the computer, then it said the phone would not update due to unknown error, then said to restore.
"Update" what?- 1. iPhone
2. the Mac
3. iTunes
I "Sync" my iPhone every couple of weeks, manually. Always update the data on the phone with what's in my Contacts, Calendar, etc. on the iMac.
I update apps when I notice there are some.
I re-boot the iPhone about once every two months.
I never update anything without having a backup of it. Even an app. It's just too easy to make a zip file of something before hitting the "Update" button. Then, if the update messes something up, I just delete the new one and unzip the old one. Of course, it's best to check for a corrupt pref file before deleting anything...
Post by: hingyfan on July 23, 2010, 05:47:47 PM
It also turns out the usb hub is somewhat of a problem, at least with the iphone. I need a better one.
Post by: jcarter on July 23, 2010, 06:38:19 PM
I will wait,,,,,,,,
Thanks for the warning. If it aint broke,,,,,,,,
Post by: Xairbusdriver on July 23, 2010, 08:56:58 PM
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I was wary and did not put the newest update into my iPhone.
Same hear(!). Updating iTunes is not too big a deal if it doesn't work for a week or two until Apple gets a patch out. But I don't want to be without my phone for even an hour. In another month, I'll do a search for problems, and, probably not find but a few. Then I'll make the update. Of course, if I get word that another update is coming down the road, I may do the current one earlier. That's a big problem with many of Apple's apps, they don't usually keep any old versions around should you want to revert, they expect you to do that on your own (install DVDs, archives, zip files, rename a copy, etc.). That's particularly difficult on the iPhone (and I suspect, the iPad). We don't have convenient methods of retaining working versions prior to making updates, at least not as convenient as SuperDuper or CCC. OTOH, Apple has been extraordinarily good at creating non-destructive updates! 
It's probably just my pilot experience that says, "Are you sure you can get out of the blind canyon you're about to enter?" Of course, a program crash, even if it has years of work in it, is not a life-threatening as the sudden stop against a canyon wall... 
"Never update anything just because Software Update (or iTunes) says there's one available." Aristotle XLVII
Post by: krissel on July 24, 2010, 05:17:23 AM
Post by: hingyfan on July 27, 2010, 11:27:14 PM
Post by: krissel on July 28, 2010, 12:10:44 AM
QUOTE(hingyfan @ Jul 28 2010, 12:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm glad somebody noticed the photo. It was my main concern! Well that and a few snaps with my wife in Cornwall last year.
Good save!
Was she looking over your shoulder?
Post by: Xairbusdriver on July 28, 2010, 09:04:39 AM
1. Sync with the desktop data, then a backup. Check.
2. Accept the invitation to install the new OS. Check.
3. Wait, watch the snail-paced "progress" bar, wait, wait some more. Go eat dinner.
- 3.a. WHAT! The screen is now saying something about a backup of the data! I already did that! What will happen to my previous back up? (Like I don't know!)
3.2. Wait, wait, wait, "Look! The progress bar actually moved!" Go watch an hour of mindless TV.
3.III WHAT! Now the message is talking about restoring the OS! I thought I just installed the new one! What is there to "restore?!"
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97. Several hours later, the iPhone disappears from iTunes, the iPhone screen still says it's being synced and it's time for bed!
What to do...Safest bet seems to be to Quit iTunes and restart it, leaving the iPhone connected.
The iPhone shows up! It stops saying it's syncing. The phone part works. Looks like all my apps are there. So far, none have become inop. True to reports, the signal bars are now much fewer!
All's well that ends. Well?