Just bought an Ipod Touch

[JoelDee]

Got it from apple 269 for 16gb

Few questions

How long should I charge it for first time?

How long does the battery life tend to last on them?

Can you install applications etc onto them and other programs/software/games etc?

 

[LegoHead]

I suggest you start with the instruction manual.

 

[172.com]

Blimey, buying something you don't much about?

RTFM.

 

[JoelDee]

It doesnt say how long to charge it for initially in the instruction book thankyou very much?

 

[Rich]

All my recent ipods have been charged out of the box, I just charge them attached to my Mac through itunes till full.

 

[JoelDee]

What kinds of video format do they accept?

Do they accept AVI and can additional software etc be put onto them?

 

[Revels]

Search Joel, theres loads of Touch threads on here.

 

[sneeks]

Yes you can Jailbreak the Touch and install many apps onto it. Browse the other threads here for details.

 

[Eryl182]

Jailbreak it! ;-)

 

[JoelDee]

how do I jailbrake it? Can someone post a link to a thread that shows me how to do it? Will I lose anything off it?

 

[Fletcher]

how do I jailbrake it? Can someone post a link to a thread that shows me how to do it? Will I lose anything off it?

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=w0v91MIepB0.

Loads more on you tube though.

I did all my jailbreaking without PC, i now have all the iphone apps, as well as the all the NES games

 

[Type_Mo]

i baught a 3rd gen ipod nano 4gb. havnt evan taken it out the box yet

 

[Fletcher]

^^^^^^^^^^I'd sell it then and buy a ipod touch then.

 

[Type_Mo]

dont want / need ipod touch mate. got better things to waste my money on

 

[Fletcher]

^^^Fair enough lol.

 

[Type_Mo]

car & licance is next on the list mate

 

[JoelDee]

Just trying to install it now the software but its taking ages :S

Question... can I install the flash player to allow me to watch videos on youtube through safari??

 

[JoelDee]

Just trying to install app snap now on but the safari browser isnt restarting, how long should it take?? :S

 

[JoelDee]

f**k sake its because i have version 1.1.2 firmware and to jailbreak it has to be 1.1.1

 

[172.com]

 

[JoelDee]

Just downgrading to 1.1.1 now then jailbreak it then upgrade to 1.1.2 lol

 

[JoelDee]

Right i've done it now, the current firmware version is 1.1.1 will it f**k up what iv done if i upgrade it to 1.1.2 now?

Whats the best apps to install then?

Are there new ones coming out all the time?

 

[Eryl182]

Install Summer board, and the NES emulator.

Did this last weekend, it makes this thing soooo much more than a MP3 player.

Portable entertainment system PES.

 

[JoelDee]

Just installed NES but when i try and go into it it says no ROMS found?

 

[JoelDee]

anyone know what this means its saying I need to upload roms or something?

 

[James.]

Yes. Emulated games are called ROMS. Download whatever games/roms you want then open them using the emulator.

 

[Munson]

will it f**k up what iv done if i upgrade it to 1.1.2 now?

Yes. Royally.

 

[JoelDee]

OK watched a few vids and stuff on wot to put onto the phone last night.

Installed finder, NES emulator and summerboard.

The ROM Emulated games - Can I install the from the actual touch itself by downloading them from safari or do I need to download them on my PC first then transfer to the touch?

Also what other decent apps and stuff are worth installing, on the vids I watched there was a magic trick one where the guy filled the screen up with popcorn and he could put his hand in it and pour it out and stuff, anyone know what this is?

Thanks

 

[sneeks]

I connected to the iPhone using an ftp program and it allowed for easy transfer of ROM files.

Are you running 1.1.2 again with Jailbreak? If not be sure and install OktoPrep before doing so.

 

[JoelDee]

No i'm still running 1.1.1

Whats the best way to transfer ROM files then? Does anyone know any decent sites to get them from?

 

[JoelDee]

I have soooo many questions! lol

Right so I downgraded to 1.1.1 from 1.1.2 and jailbroke the touch. I've currently installed NES emulator, Summerboard and Finder.

- What are the best apps etc to install?

- Where is the best place to download ROM games for it is there any good sites etc? What are the best games to download? Also can I actually download the ROM games and install them from the touch itself through safari or do I need to download them on my PC then transfer to my touch?

- How do I install the iMunchies and iBeer apps?

- How can I download video podcasts from iTunes from the touch itself?

- What kind of video files do they accept, I tried putting some AVI's onto it through iTunes but it wouldnt let me

Don't they accept avi files (Shame if now as I have loads of family guy AVI's full episodes I could actually put on)

- Is it possible to download videos from youtube and save them in my videos to watch when i'm not online?

- Can I install the flash player so that I can watch youtube videos when browsing through safari?

There will probably be more questions but I just cant think off the top of my head at the moment. Thanks alot

 

[sneeks]

Some instructions here for ROM transfer. FTP is definitely the easiest, ensure SSH is runnin gon your Touch.

http://www.iphonealley.com/forums/showthread.php?t=743

 

[Tom]

Nice thread, joel talks to himself.

 

[David]

seriously joel, why don't you actually look for all this stuff on the web. Use google, it's very simple.

 

[JoelDee]

Thats what the technology forum is for, if everyone used google their wouldnt be a forum would their?

 

[Tom]

There. Joel, ask questions on the IPTF forum.

 

[beacytan]

Thats what the technology forum is for, if everyone used google their wouldnt be a forum would their?

interesting question....

wait. i thought this was a clio forum??

 

[JoelDee]

Thats what the technology forum is for, if everyone used google their wouldnt be a forum would their?

interesting question....

wait. i thought this was a clio forum??

1. "Technology Chat" does that mean we talk about Clio's in here

2. Who are you?

3. Whats it got to do with you?

 

[sneeks]

I don't really see any issue with Joel asking questions here, if you do not want to answer then don't read the thread. It's not compulsory to read and reply to every topic.

 

[Tom]

Nor do we need 200,000 threads on the ipod touch/k850/n95

If we had one thread per gadget things would be so easy.