FaceTime Mod (change the FPS for better quality on WiFi or EDGE)

This modification will allow FaceTime to improve FPS on wifi or on 3g/EDGE internet connection. If you want to use FaceTime without wifi you need another tweak to make it think you are on wifi connection even though you are not. Here are some tweaks to trick Facetime on wifi, you have a variety of choices, you can either use 3g unrestrictor, my 3g or FaceBreak which are all available in Cydia store(jailbreak store). Considering that you have activated your FaceTime, go ahead install the tweak and enjoy. If you have'nt yet for reasons like you are not on official carrier there is a bypass for that too, I will post it later once I confirmed that they really do work.

To get this tweak just add the repo http://repo.modyouri.com and install.

- Posted from my iPhone

iOs 4.0/4.0.1 PDF Patch

After the great jailbreakme.com ride by @comex apple has released a fix for the huge security hole that uses PDF in safari. The patch supports iPhone 3g, 3gs and iPhone 4 only on iOs 4.0-4.0.1.

Today @saurik the maker of Cydia ported the PDF patch that apple has overlooked. He has been burning candles for this tweak which may support even 2.xx iOs.

On the other hand, Apple has totally abandoned and left the iPhone 1st generetion and iPod touch 1st gen to rot because they will not fix and support it anymore. Hence, those idevices will be better off jailbroken to fix the security vulnerability. Once again the dev team and jailbreak community showed compassion and the right attitude by making a patch of the said unsecure state.

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Apple's Mediocre Replacement Unit

Last week my 3gs shall I say gave up on me after a year of using it. So I went to Apple store in London to have it checked. The genius bar guy ran the usual diagnostic test and confirmed the problem.

I then went home activated it and use the phone as normal. After couple of days I noticed that when making calls it took longer to dial and complete the call, the words "calling + the mobile no." stayed for at least 2 mins then cut off. It's bizzare to have that problem and delay.... So I phoned my carrier network just to make sure that I have no problem with my account nor signal in my area. The network provider said everything was fine. It made me suspicious so I tested the problem further, this time more extensive it involves calling different numbers and asked friends to call me also. I even tried calling my iphone in front of me and it does not ring at all. So I was pretty sure that there was a problem with the replacement unit. I went back to Apple store for the second time and the genius bar chap ran some test, the guy even showed me the missed calls and dropped calls percentage and uttered that there is a problem with the phone. I had another replacement for the second time.

I also noticed something on the display of the replacement iphone. The display is dull and darker than what it used to be. So, I compared two iPhone screens with exactly the same settings and the difference cannot be ignored.

The one on the right is the replacement, you can clearly see the dull almost yellow color.

The genius bar guy also agreed and decided right away to change the unit because I wasn't happy at all.

It seems rediculous that Apple would give you a mediocre replacement be it under warranty or Apple care claim but they do so, it's up to us to be vigilant and make sure we are happy with the device.

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How To Make Micro Sim For iPhone 4/iPad (DIY)

Upon having my iPhone 4 three days ago I had to result to DIY to use the phone. I know you can buy sim cutter but I don't want to because I will never use it again and it will just be a waste of money.

So here we go... Now first we have to know the measurements on the micro sim. Not all sim card are the same, the metal part comes in different sizes depending on its capability or the time you've been having it.

micro sim measurements: width = 12mm length = 15mm

Let's start the fun.

These are the tools I used to make my life easier, the most important is the Blade 11 surgical knife or the equivalent. I never use scissors cause they can ruin your sim if you are not careful in cutting and they don't give precision cut. Measure 1mm from the 3 sides of the sim excluding the curved side. Use the tip of your cutting device as a marker not a pen or a pencil if you want a precise cut. After making a line on the sides, now measure 15mm/1.5cm form the bottom of the sim after the 1mm measurement and cut. Now for the curve side. Now file the edges, I used fine metal files but you can also use fine sandpaper. Don't over do it and occasionally put in the sim tray to achieve a perfect fit. And now the fitting, also take a look the metal plate they are different, the Globe sim it quite old and the O2 sim is more recent but it still works. You can now test the sim card, if it works----well done and enjoy but, if doesn't then just do it again.

You Are My Boss

A new President, a new government? I doubt it---- I maybe a doubting Thomas but I am no stupid. To start-- who is Pres. Aquino? What has he done? What kind of leader is he?---- Noynoy Aquino is what I call a modernized traditional politician no difference at all to the rest of the politicians in the Philippines who suck the blood of the country in corruption like a hybrid leech without contentment. During his inaguaral speech Aquino inspired the masses, awaken the snoozing Filipino political interest, re-captured the imagination of a new and better country and most of all scared the hell out of the corrupt incumbent politician infact some resigned before his first podium engagement.

As he utter the words "kayo ang boss ko" you are my boss, the cacophony of peoples enthusiasms displayed in shouting, chanting and hand clapping echoed to the rest of the world where every Filipino can hear. It was a very simple yet strong and powerful words a very precise words constructed by Aquino to make an impact and get the people's attention.

Aquino has a very difficult job to do--no doubt. But with the people behind him it should make him stronger. He act as an example, act like a normal citizen by using his common sense of changing some traffic rules that's been irritating commuters for ages----people was impressed.

Personally I wasn't able to vote nor vote for Noy noy but that is beside the point, we have a new President now, we have a new hope and a new inspiration for a better Philippines.

The era of rampant corruption has come to an end ( Gloria Arroyo ), the transition has started --- awaiting is the nation building from scratch. All the aspirations and changes that we eagerly been dreaming hopefully will materialize this time for the Filipinos and the Philippines. These will not happen overnight and there is no magic potion either. That's why I am still a doubter, but i would love to be proven wrong.

*Posted from my iPhone