I have an iPhone5 and an original iPad, which I back up to my PC (running iTunes on Windows XP). However, now when I plug in either device to the PC and start iTunes, all the data is listed as "Other" (in an orange bar across the bottom of the window). Further, when I click "Back Up Now" the sync begins, then stops after a second or two with no error message. Can I recover from this without losing my data?
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posted by logopetria
on Apr 5, 2013 -
8 answers
I just bought a new iPad 4 in Japan (along with a logitech keyboard case), and I frikkin love it! It unfortunately, however, tends to crash at the most inopportune times - I do not want this to turn into a dealbreaker.
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posted by Kamelot123
on Jan 2, 2013 -
8 answers
Flipboard for grandparents: Is there a simple way for my grandparents to browse multiple social media feeds on their new iPad?
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posted by ecmendenhall
on Dec 29, 2012 -
5 answers
I am writing some documentation for an app that runs on the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. I need a consistant way to refer to these devices and am looking for something better than "iPhone/iPod/iPad". For example:
"Hold your iPhone/iPod/iPad's camera so that the QR code is centered in the brackets."
I've come up with either
"... iPhone/iPod/iPad (referred to as iPhone from here on)"
or
"IOS device"
Anyone have a better idea?
posted by cosmac
on Dec 16, 2012 -
12 answers
Help me find a device (or two devices) that will take pictures, and then easily convert these pictures to PDFs. Alternatively, persuade me to buy an iPad!
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posted by UniversityNomad
on Oct 15, 2012 -
5 answers
How many AA batteries would it take to run a 3rd-gen iPad for one hour?
posted by Egg Shen
on Sep 5, 2012 -
7 answers
Can I transfer apps bought from the App Store to another person/Apple ID?
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posted by mnsc
on Sep 5, 2012 -
6 answers
Trying to transfer a single photo album from my iPad to my Win7 PC. Why is this so freaking difficult?
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posted by Elminster24
on Aug 31, 2012 -
10 answers
Part of a project I'm working on involves getting around 20 iPad 2s to all be the same. I'm not an Apple person at all, and this is the first time I've seriously used either the iDevice ecosystem or iTunes in any real capacity. Is there a way to make this as painless as possible?
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posted by codacorolla
on Aug 24, 2012 -
2 answers
Now I've signed up to iTunes Match, the only thing my iPhone and iPad sync with iTunes for is apps. Is there any point in me continuing to do this? Or can this be turned off and the apps deleted? What are the downsides if I do this?
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posted by Richard Holden
on Jul 17, 2012 -
8 answers
I've got a Canon 5D, an iPhone, and an iPad. What's a good on-the-go solution for uploading photos while bike touring?
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posted by mathowie
on May 22, 2012 -
10 answers
If I make an app using an app builder like Apple Developer, Buzztouch, Mit App Inventor or Andromo, for example, who owns the app?
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posted by cda
on May 20, 2012 -
2 answers
I can't be the only person on Metafilter who's succumbed to temptation and gotten their new iPad today. So now that I have it, what apps will make it extra awesome?
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posted by psycheslamp
on Mar 16, 2012 -
61 answers
I've been waiting for the new iPad 3 but I've never bought an Apple product when it first comes out. What is the usual procedure? Can I pre-order online March 7 after the announcement so I get it the day it is released or will I be forced to stand in line the day it comes out? Standing in line may not be possible depending on work...
posted by TrickyLib
on Feb 29, 2012 -
8 answers
Please recommend me a well-designed iPad feed reader that doesn't require Google Reader to use.
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posted by Georgina
on Feb 24, 2012 -
9 answers
In short: how do I sync all my contacts between Mac OS X Address Book, iOS, iCloud.com, and Gmail.com? Not as short: In olden days, I used the Address Book app on my Mac to store all my contacts. Everything in there would sync to MobileMe (and by extension, iPhone, iPad and me.com) and Google (for Gmail). After iCloud was released in October, turning on contact syncing between Address Book and iCloud resulted in a message that said if iCloud contact syncing is turned on Google syncing must be turned off. Googling tells me that lots of people are having this problem, but I'm not finding a solution within all the noise. What am I missing? Any settings to change? Any software? Thanks in advance.
posted by jroybal
on Jan 30, 2012 -
1 answer
My iPad 2 usually is usually asleep with its Smart Cover closed. Recently, after leaving it asleep for several days, I took it somewhere without network access and used Google Currents, but found all the articles were several days old. I have Settings > Sync > Update set to Automatic, but apparently that doesn't help if I don't have the device on (or maybe if I don't run Currents). Is there a way to get it to wake up every day and update Google Currents without me having to do it manually?
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posted by grouse
on Jan 16, 2012 -
3 answers
In what order should I make my Apple purchases? Any advantages or disadvantages to buying an iPad now and waiting on an iPhone 4s till July? Should I swap the order?
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posted by SNWidget
on Dec 21, 2011 -
18 answers
I have 300gb of music, a house, several Mac laptops, a Mac G5, a router, two iphones, an ipad, and several external HDs where the music is stored. I would like to be able to play music anywhere in my house, control it wirelessly without the laptops and update libraries as well as all my devices with whatever I like anywhere in the house, without having to drag out the external USB HD to plug into various laptops like I do now. I'm willing to buy equipment to let this happen. Bonus if it lets me move movies onto a USB stick to plug into my nifty new tv. Details under the fold.
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posted by nevercalm
on Nov 19, 2011 -
14 answers
iPad 2 like iPad cover? I was on the train and saw a guy with an iPad. The cover folded over like an iPad 2 cover, with the difference being that the entire back was a plastic case that snapped on. Does anyone know where to find this?
posted by satyricaldude
on Nov 12, 2011 -
7 answers
My next task at work is to turn one of our existing web applications into an iPad app. Help me get to the point where I know where to start.
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posted by le morte de bea arthur
on Jul 15, 2011 -
18 answers
Looking for a low cost multifunction laser printer compatible with a Mac
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posted by reenum
on Jul 14, 2011 -
9 answers
I am new to an apple developer website.
I have register to a apple developer website and paid $99.
I downloaded IOS 5 beta for iPad 2 GSM and iTunes Beta.
After with all the downloads and installations, When I plug iPad to Itunes beta by wire, It says I have to register the device in apple developer site.
I went to the site and tried everything to find a page where I can register the device and couldn't find it.
Since I am new, please explain to me how to register my device in simple way thanks
posted by omaralarifi
on Jun 12, 2011 -
6 answers
Looking for a tablet-like media device that plays ripped DVDs, and easily saves and views PDFs and Word docs to take with me travelling. Fitting in a small carry bag would be great as well.
Difficulty: Not an iPad.
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posted by evadery
on Apr 26, 2011 -
26 answers
My best friend got the new iPhone 4 in early August, but never synced it. When she finally synced her phone last week, she mistakenly told iTunes to Restore from back-up (the July back-up). Is there anyway to get her data back?
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posted by Kronur
on Apr 6, 2011 -
12 answers
What's my best option for getting my mother an iPad 16GB Wifi as reasonably priced but as reliably as possible?
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posted by jefficator
on Mar 25, 2011 -
16 answers
eBay (UK) is currently offering the original iPads starting at around £270 (for 16Gb wifi only). The new iPad2 will be £399 for the same 16Gb wifi model. The question is, given that it's not for a gadget-freak, is paying an extra 50% worth it?
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posted by monster max
on Mar 24, 2011 -
10 answers
Say I have an iPad. I decide not to get AppleCare, but I do get an extended warranty using my AMEX card. If my iPad has a problem at the 13 month mark (aka 1 month after the factory warranty expires) and needs to be replaced (which the Apple Store often will do for you), how do I invoke the AMEX card extended warranty so I don't have to pay for the refurbished replacement?
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posted by patronuscharms
on Mar 15, 2011 -
11 answers
Will the "iPad 2 3G" works with other carriers other than AT&T or Verizon?
posted by omaralarifi
on Mar 2, 2011 -
11 answers
I'm trying to find an ipad app that'll allow me to replay small, short sentences from a recorded screenplay.
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posted by bonobothegreat
on Feb 1, 2011 -
5 answers
Are Apple's iBookstore "Top Charts" lists published
anywhere on the web?
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posted by mumkin
on Jan 18, 2011 -
1 answer
