Facetime Thread

[The Ironist]

For those that still don't know FaceTime is in settings under Phone, if it says under the on switch 'waiting to be activated' then try resetting phone.

It will then appear instead of the hold button, not sure where the hold button goes.

I tested with mum both on the same wifi worked extremely well, very clear.

 

[Fagan]

Tried facetime with a mate just then, well impressed!

 

[Revels]

FaceTime FTMFW!

 

[Herr Flick]

i wish all my mates werent so tight/poor!! (i have no friends really)

 

[MaLicE]

me and revels just had a w**k off through facetime, his sister walked in the room... i finished first.

 

[Revels]

I did a print screen when your Mum appeared so I have HD ammo for my 'special time' later.

 

[sneeks]

Sounds like you both had super fun!

 

[Tom]

I also had face time with revels.

in an apple store

 

[Revels]

You're winning the location game atm.

I don't have much choice for a comeback where I am

 

[seb]

my sim still hasn't activated

i want to facetime you guys

 

[Gareth]

facetime'd for the first time earlier, f**king AWESOME. I'm working on getting my brother to early (very early) upgrade.

 

[Revels]

Stick them both in airplane mode. Then keep bringing them out and back in again.

Mine only took half hour.

 

[seb]

Stick them both in airplane mode. Then keep bringing them out and back in again.

Mine only took half hour.

as in constantly do that?

 

[Revels]

Well the chances are it's already changed. Turn them both off. Then turn the 4 back on.

I betcha it's activated. If that fails, plug it into iTunes.

 

[DaveLiquid182]

i wish all my mates werent so tight/poor!! (i have no friends really)

Lol me too. Or they only have 3G's or 3GS's.

 

[seb]

i tired plugging it into itunes later and syncing but didn't do anything.

just turning it back on now... i want to facetime you.

 

[Revels]

People with no friends see here..

http://9to5mac.com/facetime_trest

 

[Revels]

Seb and I have partaken in naked FaceTime.

 

[JD]

Gay.

Both phones have wifi connections (the same connection, unless this is my issue?), both sent a text and both have Facetime on in settings etc.

The icon appears in the menu while on the call... But it makes a ringing sound, says connecting... but nothing happens...

Any ideas Apple-ites?

 

[Tom]

wait

if that doesnt work reset and try again.

 

[Revels]

Gay.

Both phones have wifi connections (the same connection, unless this is my issue?), both sent a text and both have Facetime on in settings etc.

The icon appears in the menu while on the call... But it makes a ringing sound, says connecting... but nothing happens...

Any ideas Apple-ites?

Do either of you see yourselves?

 

[JD]

Sorry for the late reply, still having issues, Tom, but thanks for the input... Any more ideas?

Dan, yes, see ourselves and that's it. Get the high pitched ring, see ourselves, but don't have a little video recorder icon by the facetime button on each contact... where as another user appears to have an icon?

Any ideas?

 

[Revels]

Sorry for the late reply, still having issues, Tom, but thanks for the input... Any more ideas?

Dan, yes, see ourselves and that's it. Get the high pitched ring, see ourselves, but don't have a little video recorder icon by the facetime button on each contact... where as another user appears to have an icon?

Any ideas?

Where do you mean? Screenshot?

It does take a second to kick in, it's not instant. What about if you call and then swap to FaceTime. Does that work?

 

[JD]

OK, interesting one, I have just changed "My Number" from +44 etc to just 077 etc...

Now under Facetime on/off toggle, I have waiting for activation... possibly solved once the other users get back to the office after lunch??

 

[JD]

Where do you mean? Screenshot?

It does take a second to kick in, it's not instant. What about if you call and then swap to FaceTime. Does that work?

Same thing, Dan. Says connecting... then just doesn't connect. Tried about 10 minutes before deciding to end it...

 

[JD]

Re the screen shot, I don't have the tiny camera symbol shown here;

View attachment 45017

 

[Tom]

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4245

If you can't place a FaceTime call to a particular contact, try the following:

• Verify that you have the correct phone number or email address.
• Ensure that you are using the correct method of contacting the person. If you are calling:
  • An iPhone 4, use the phone number
  • An iPod touch (4th generation), use the email address
• Ensure that each person has an active Wi-Fi connection.
  • If you are using router, firewall, or security software that restricts Internet access, verify that port forwarding is enabled.
• Ensure that the date and time are set correctly on iPod touch (4th generation) when registering your Apple ID for FaceTime.
• Ensure that the Apple ID you are using to register FaceTime on iPod touch (4th generation) is an email address. If your Apple ID is not an email address, you can change it on appleid.apple.com. This article provides instructions on how to change the Apple ID.
• When calling someone on an iPod touch (4th generation), ensure that they have verified that email address for use with FaceTime. In addition, they must be signed in to the FaceTime app using the Apple ID associated with that email address.

 

[JD]

Thanks for that, Tom. Will check all the above.

 

[JD]

Pretty certain this is due to one of the points in your post, Tom. I can't seem to accept invitations for the GameCentre while in work either, whereas outside of work it's no problem.

Appreciate the input!

 

[JD]

Whoop, it works, thanks again for the input.

 

[Gally]

Naked FT ftw?

 

[Munson]

Facetime is absolutely brilliant. Tried it for the first time today on the iPhone 4 in a very worthwhile situation. Video calling may not be new tech, but as usual, Apple have made something brilliant with their own flavour, and probably finally made it something that people actually want to do.

 

[Munson]

^^OH and bring back Gally

 

[Rob]

I've still never tried it, really need to.

Don't talk about Gally... I weep a little every time I think of the long haired, Scottish perv.

Facetime is absolutely brilliant. Tried it for the first time today on the iPhone 4 in a very worthwhile situation. Video calling may not be new tech, but as usual, Apple have made something brilliant with their own flavour, and probably finally made it something that people actually want to do.

Oh, and elaborate?

 

[Munson]

Family in Australia.

 

[ForceIndia]

Still not used it, doubt I ever will. I can't think of a situation when I'd want to?

 

[Dm_26]

Video calling is sooo 2003

 

[Fletcher]

My mum has phoned me up via Facetime a few times now, she thinks it's a great function..lol

 

[Munson]

I have family in Australia, friends in Thailand, and I travel around Europe. For me it's perfect.

 

[Revels]

I used it the day I got my iPhone 4. I used it the day after. And a few after that.

Used it about a month ago when a friend got his 4. Other than that, I've not used it.

It's great. Quality is surprisingly good. Easy to use. Just not something I actually need or want.