iTunes won't backup iPad when syncing

I have iTunes 10.1 running on Mac OS 10.6.5 and my iPad 64GB WiFi+3G has been updated to iOS 4.2.1. I can't be able to complete a backup in iTunes after creating multiple folders. During the backup phase of an sync in iTunes, the backup phase seemed to stop progressing and the iPad kept rebooting until I pulled the plug. Just can't quite complete the sync process.

After done a hard reboot, the iPad seems to function normally. Then I noted that the latest backup file was a corrupt backup. I deleted it in that folder ( ~/library/application support/mobilesync), synced normally and the backup completed .

The problem solved. Deleting the contents of the backup folder reduces backup time to 18 minutes.

No sound in apps since iOS 4.2 update

There was no sound in all my apps since I had updated to iOS 4.2.1. Now my iPad media player has no sound. And I've tried a dozen apps all of which are silent.

To un-mute your system and app sounds, just check the mute switch above the volume rocker. Sliding it all the way up, so that the little red dot is not being shown.

Spirits for iPad

Spirits for iPad is a truly innovative game with claver puzzles, so many beautiful details and a unique poetic feel. Music are made completely by orchestral musical instruments.

In the game world, you will manipulate ground and wind to guide the Spirits towards the goal.

Download Spirits for iPad ($4.99) from iTunes.

How to Fix iPad No 3G service after 4.2 upgrade

After upgraded to iOS 4.2.1, my iPad 3G + WiFi got the following symptoms

Wi-Fi worked fine, but the network status indicator didn't show "AT&T 3G", just "No Service". In the settings, there was No "View Account" button on Cellular Data. And "Unknown" carrier and "Unavailable" cellular data number showed under "About".

How to fix No 3G service after upgrade
* Tap the Setting and turn "Airplane Mode" on for a short period, then turn it back off.
* Tap Genera >"Reset > Reset Network and confirm that.
* Reboot your iPad.

Then the problem is resolved. There appears to be a problem with 4.2.1 in relation to 3G signal strength.

iPad 2nd generation brings new features

Many people wait for the iPad 2. But what it's coming with is unclear now.

According to a news report, the 2nd-generation iPad may have those features that are listed as:

* Video phone
* 3-axis gyroscope
* New display technology. Retina display, possibly Gorilla Glass.
* Better mobility
* USB connectivity

What do you think the iPad 2 will have? Will you go to get one as soon as it comes out?

How to get screen rotate lock switch back iPad iOS 4.2

After your iPad updated to iOS 4.2, the screen orientation lock switch will be changed to a mute switch. In order to stop the screen rotating, you have to double tab the home button, swipe to the side and tap a virtual button in the dock. It's annoying and you may be a tad upset with this option.

There is a solution for making the mute switch button an orientation lock button again. But you have to jailbreak your iPad.

Once installed the app called NoMute, you are able to restore the function of the rotate lock switch on iOS 4.2. Unfortunately, you won't find this app on the official app store.

Mail app crashes routinely on iOS 4.2.1

After my iPad updated to iOS 4.2.1, I found that both Mail and Safari regularly crash back to the Home Screen. How can I fix this issue?

First taking a reboot. If that is not working, you can restore from a backup or do a clean restore back to factory settings.

iPad battery drains in sleep mode on iOS4.2

I'm experiencing problems with battery drain while in sleep mode. I noticed the battery in my iPad was dropping overnight after upgrading to iOS 4.2. I charged my iPad to 100% then let it sleep for 6 hours. Even with WiFi turned off and all apps closed through the multitasking panel.

When I powered it on, the battery was at 96%. Without using it, the battery was down to 62% in the next morning. Before the update, it would have been still out 100%.

Something in the iOS 4.2.1 seems to draw lots of power while in sleep mode.

iPad Notes only in landscape mode after upgrading to iOS 4.2

After my iPad upgraded to iOS 4.2, Notes only worked in landscape mode. Then I did a complete restart of the iPad, it fixed the problem.

AirPrint - No Mail Print Icon but Safari and Photo work

I have an HP Photosmart C7200 printer and use Printopia to print via iOS 4.2 and AirPrint. Safari and Photo work fine, but Mail doesn't show a print icon.

How to solve the issue
Go to the "Reply" curved arrow in Mail. The "Print" command is listed there. If you still don't have AirPrint icon, try to reinstall iOS 4.2.1.

How to delete Game Center from iPad?

My iPad had got the software upgrade to version 4.2.1 and I noted that an icon called "Game Center" appeared on my Home screen. I'm not interested in it at all, so I hold my finger to the app. But the circle with the X didn't appear. How can I delete or remove "Game Center".

You can not remove it. There is no solution for deleting the icon. Because it is an Apple default built in app with iOS 4.2.

You can move it to a folder with other items you don't want to see all the time.

MobileMe Account not verified with Find my iPad

“Find My iPad” can track your iPad if it goes missing. When I set up under the Mail settings, it says my MobileMe account is not verified. But the Apple web site correctly shows that my ID has been validated. Then I delete the account from the iPad, and reset it up. The issue doesn't be resolved.

This must be a computer glitch due to a massive request. I delete the account and recreat it in a couple days. “Find My iPad” app works.

iPad stuck on cancelling sync

My iPad has got the issue. The iPod app is stuck at "Cancelling sync" after iPad updated from 3.2.2 to iOS 4.2.

Then I connect to itunes again then resync. It is fixed.

AirPrint Setup on the iPad

AirPrint feature can let you wirelessly print photos, email, web pages, and documents from your iPad to any AirPrint-enabled printer.

AirPrint Setup
AirPrint doesn't require any set up or configuration and works with HP ePrint printer shared on Mac or PC.

Requirements/Troubleshooting
* Your iPad must run iOS 4.2 or later.
* Your printer and iPad are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
* Ensure AirPrint is enabled in your printer settings.

Music, Videos lost after iPad updated to iOS 4.2

I had installed iOS 4.2. After I synced my iPad, there is no music and/or no videos on the device.

Here is the solution to missing music, videos etc.

* Connect your iPad to the computer.
* In the iTunes, backing up and syncing.
* Open the contents of your iPad in the leftside window.
* Choose a song or video, and play it just briefly, not completely.
* Disconnect the iPad. Your music or videos has came back.

Works foe me.

How Many iPad Apps and Folders Can I Have?

Folders is a new feature in iOS 4.2. You can now organize your iPad apps into handy, space-saving collections. But how many apps and folders you have on the iPad at one time?

The maximum number of folders you can have on a single iPad running iOS 4.2 is 180. Each folder can store up to 20 apps.

How to Use AirPlay For Videos, Photos and Music

AirPlay is one of the flagship features of iOS 4.2 for iPad. With AirPlay, you can do the following things wirelessly:

* Stream videos, music, and photos from your iPad to Apple TV 2
* Stream music to AirPlay speakers or receivers, or through Airport express

How to use AirPlay feature for videos, photos and music
* Tap on the Video app and play a video
* There is a little blue box with a triangle on the control bar. Tap it and choose “Apple TV”.
* Now your video will be sent to your TV

For photos, there is a blue box while in a slide show. Just tap it and choose “Apple TV”. Your photos will be sent through to the Apple TV

To use this feature for music
* On your iPad, tap iPod app and play music.
* Tap the blue box with the box and the triangle.
* Choose your Apple TV or wireless speakers or Airport Express.

Big Bad Sudoku Book - Game Center game

Big Bad Sudoku Book is a Game Center-enabled iPad game. Exactly you wanted from Sudoku game.

This version of Sudoku brings all the realism of playing with a book and pencil to the digital age. It's easy to use, higly addictive and lots of fun.
An intutive interface with beautiful graphics. Its number of puzzles is limitles. Even new Social Gaming feature offers competitive play.

Download Big Bad Sudoku Book ($1.99) from iTunes.

iOS 4.2 AirPrint compatible printers

Apple launches iOS 4.2, iPad gets AirPrint.

The following printers are fully compatible with Apple's iOS 4.2 AirPrint mobile printing feature.

* HP Envy 100 E-All-In-One—D410a
* HP Photosmart eStation Printer series—C510
* HP Photosmart Premium Fax e-All-in-One—C410
* HP Photosmart Plus e-All-in-One Printer series—B210
* HP Photosmart Premium e-All-in-One Printer series—C310

iPad mute switch doesn't mute on iOS 4.2.1

After my iPad upgraded to iOS 4.2.1, the hardware switch that used to lock the screen is now not working.

New mute switch just shows "mute" icon, but doesn't mute. When I switch to the up position, it shows a speaker and the current volume. And switching to the down position shows a speaker with a slash.

The mute switch won't mute music or video. However, it will mute apps and push notifications.

Update Apps Before updating to iOS 4.2 for iPad

Before updating to iOS 4.2, you need to update your apps first.

* Make sure your Mac or PC is already running the latest iTunes.
* Make sure you have the latest versions of all your iPad apps. Just pay a visit the App Store in the iTunes and update apps.

Trucks and Skulls HD

Trucks and Skulls HD is a amazing game that is almost as fun as Angry Birds but with different theme. In this physics puzzler, you launch monster trucks to destroy all the skulls.

The game mechanics are great, but the theme, sounds, music and explosions put it over the top. Once you play a few levels of Trucks and Skulls, you will addicted to it. I can't stop playing it.

Download Trucks and Skulls HD ($1.99) from iTunes.

iTunes Connect Mobile for iPad

iTunes Connect Mobile is a new App Store application produced by Apple. If you are an App Store developer, you can track products sales while you're on the go, and manage your App Store sales on your iPhone via this app.

Apple has updated iTunes Connect Mobile for iPad, and also adds support for multitasking, Retina, and iBooks stats support. Now you can use it on the iPad's larger screen.

Download iTunes Connect Mobile for iPad (Free) from iTunes.

Christmas Tale for iPad

Christmas Tale for iPad is an amazing interactive story books about Christmas. This app brings the holiday spirit to you and your children.

Enchanting reading experience and numerous fun activities. The Fantastic HD illustrations are great. My 2 cousins (age 5 and 9) just love it very much. Now It's completely free for a limited time, until 15th of December 2010.

Download Christmas Tale for iPad (Free) from iTunes.

iPad crashes when scrolled through photos in iPhotos

Every time I scroll through my photos in iPhotos, my iPad crashes and I get the apple screen.

If you click on a photo in saved photos and the tiny pictures display until reaching some photo and the app crashes. For example, I save a picture from Safari to the Photos app. When I try to view it, the application crashes to the desktop.

After I deleted all photos from my saved photos directory, iPad no longer crashes. This is a known bug, that is related to "lazy memory." That is, how much the screen can remember or display, before being overloaded.

How to get started with Game Center on iPad

Game Center is iOS 4.2's breakthrough feature and Apple’s new social game service. Without setting up another social network account, you just take your existing Apple ID for using Game Center on your iPad.

How to get started with Game Center
* Tap the Game Center icon.
* In its login screen, enter your Apple ID and password, then tap Sign In button.
* Select the country you live in, tap Next.
* Enter your birth date, tap Next.
* Ggree to Apple’s Game Center terms and conditions.
* Create your Nickname.
* Once activating your Game Center account, you can invite your friends to play games.

iOS 4.2 for iPad Release Date Delayed Again

The iOS 4.2 is the most advance mobile operating system in the world. Due to Wi-Fi connectivity problems in iOS 4.2 for iPad, its release date delayed again.

Now waiting is the right decision for Apple. The existing problem must be solved first.

Talking Gremlin HD - Entertainment app

Talking Gremlin HD is a very cool Entertainment app for iPad. It can repeat everything you say in a gremlin voice, and record videos and share to your friends via YouTube and Facebook.

My 5 years old loves it. So funny and it's free. He always punchs the talking Gremlin.

Download Talking Gremlin HD (Free) from iTunes.

Running android OS on your iPad

OpeniBoot is a open source implementation of iBoot bootloader for Apple iOS devices. It's also an iPad Android hack. Because OpeniBoot will soon allow users to run Android 2.2 on their iPad.

If you has iPhone or iPhone 3G, currently you are able to dual-boot your devices with Android via OpeniBoot.

How to add PDF files to iBooks & read them on your iPad

Here is the smiple tutorial that how to add PDF files to read in iBooks app on your iPad.

1. Connect your iPad to the computer and open up iTunes.
2. In the main menu, select File -> Add to Library…. Navigate to the PDF files which you will add to iBooks app, select them and click Choose button.
3. On your iTunes Library, choose Books. The PDF files that you just added are listed there.
4. Select the newly added PDF, right click and select "Get Info". In the Options tab, set the "Media Kind" to Book.
5. Choose your iPad from the Devices list in iTunes. In the Books tab, check "Sync Books", select "All Books" and then click the Sync button.
6. On your iPad, you can see a PDFs button at the top after opening iBooks. Tap the button and all the PDFs you just added will be listed.

Now you can read PDF file by tapping one of them. Enjoy it.

Should I Upgrade iPad to iOS 4.2?

iOS 4.2 for iPad is a different from previous iOS updates. Because you can take the iPad inline with the operating system version running on the iPhone and iPod touch. iPad users finally can try out many new features with iOS 4.2:

* Multi-tasking and folder management for apps.
* AirPrint wireless printing.
* AirPlay wireless video and audio streaming to Apple TV 2.
* Game Center for playing against friends and unknown foes anywhere in the world.
* Unified Mail inbox with multiple mail accounts.
* Search content within Safari page.

The iOS 4.2 update is free. So, will you upgrade your iPad to iOS 4.2?

EyeTV Enables Satellite TV on iPad running iOS 4.2

Now you can connect the EyeTV app directly to an EyeTV Netstream tuner to watch live TV on your iPad updated to iOS 4.2.

This feature requires an iPad running iOS4.2 and the $5 app that is from iTunes. After installing it, you can turn your iPad into the ultimate portable television over both 3G and Wi-Fi network.

Can't stop Mail checking email on iPad

I have this issue on both my iPad and iPhone devices. I can not stop Mail app checking email on the iPad. I had turned Fetch New Data to Manual, turned off Push and seted each separate email account to Manual. But Mail app kept checking and downloaded new emails, even I didn't open the application.

I think it's a little bug and hopefully Apple fixs the issue for the iOS 4.2 update.

Ping support on the iPad iTunes app

Apple has added the music networking service Ping to the iPad. After updated Apple's iTunes app on your iPad, you can note that Ping has its own tab in the iTunes app.

With Ping, you can easily follow friends, post comments and connect via their Twitter accounts, as well as purchase music from iTunes. Also you are able to purchase tickets for music events from TicketMaster.com.

FileMaker Go for iPad

As in the beginning of the personal computing revolution, creation of software required significant technical skill. After FileMarker came along, it bacame a database and software development platform. It's a cool tool for solving problems.

FileMaker Go for iPad takes the iPad from toy status to business workhorse tool. With this app, you can view, edit and search your FileMaker Pro records on your iPad. The rapidity with which screens refresh is awesome. Working from my server at my home I'm able to access records from the past 5 years on my FileMaker Pro databases.

Download FileMaker Go for iPad ($39.99) from iTunes.

iPad apps updated with iOS compatibility

Before the iOS 4.2 released, some iPad apps are showing iOS 4.2 compatibility.

TED for iPad had been updated for iOS 4.2 compatibility and improved feedback when you view fullscreen videos. Dropbox app is ready for iOS 4.2. And Photo Transfer App has the ability to transfer videos in all directions with iOS 4.2.

iOS 4.2 for iPad delayed Due to WiFi Issues

What! iOS 4.2 release date pushed back to 16 November.

iOS 4.2 has been delayed due to last-minute WiFi connection issues. The Wifi issues came up with the iOS 4.2 GM build. That is kind of a dumb bug.

Read messages in unified view with multiple mail accounts

If your iPad has multiple e-mail accounts, you have to move between one account to another to read messages. It is annoying.

Now Apple has remedied the situation on iOS 4.2 for iPad. There is an additional listing called "All Inboxes." in mail app.

For example, I has a Business and Personal Gmail accounts. After I add them, I don't need to read messages by swapping back, just go into the "All Inboxes.". Here, I am able to reply, read, archive and delete messages from both accounts. It's very convenient.

FlightBoard - Live Flight Departure and Arrival Status

FlightBoard is a very nice app with lots of potentia. You can view all information of the flight around the world in real-time, including live flight departure and arrival status.

FlightBoard already impresses me in its early stages, especially with the number of airport and airlines it tracks. It even tracks some of the more regional and charter carries.

I would like a link on that would give me instant fight info. Although the link to flight tracking was a major enhancement.
Waiting for more features added.

Download FlightBoard ($3.99) from iTunes.

How to search within Safari page on your iPad

It’s great that iOS 4.2 has a search feature that makes it a lot more convenient to search for a text within a web page on the Safari browser coming with your iPad.

Now, when you find a text within a web page, just enter your query in Safari’s search box, then tap the entry under the on this Page section at the bottom. Safari will quickly highlight in yellow all the instances of the term.

But this Safari Web page search labeling is so confusing.

Cloud Calendar - Transfer Google Calendar to the Cloud

Cloud Calendar is a calendar app for the iPad with many new features. Not only it can be used as a standalone calendar, but also you are able to synchronize with Google Calendar. The developers provid all the features offered by Google Calendar within it.

Whenever your iPad is offline or online, you can edit, add and delete events and calendars. Once connected to internet, Cloud Calendar will subsequently sync with the cloud.

* Cloud Calendar has multiple standard views: day, week, month and list. Just touch simply to switch between any one of them.
* If you always forget about doing something, you can setup reminders right in this app.
* In order to find an event, just tap on the search icon to do fast Search.
* Repeating events are fully supported with all repeat patterns that are presented in Google Calendar.
* Also you can invite your friends from within Cloud Calendar to attend your events.

Download Cloud Calendar (Syncs With Google Calendar) ($2.99) from iTunes.

How To Remove iTunes Duplicates with iPad

You may always notes that there are duplicates in iTunes on purpose with your iPad. It is annoying that you would want to delete all duplicates or some ones you don’t need.

How to delete/remove iTunes Duplicates with your iPad
1. After you connect the iPad to your computer, open the iTunes.
2. On its left pane, select either Music or Movies under your LIBRARY.
3. Click File and from the dropdown select Display Duplicates.
It will browse the entire database, filter the duplicates and displaying them.
4. After you selecte the duplicates, highlight the listings and bin them by hitting Delete button.

iPad suddenly stopped connecting to Wi-Fi network

Today it's unusal that my iPad suddenly asked for my password for my Wi-Fi network after the 1st time I set it up. I enter the password and check that it is correct, but it states that it is invalid. After reseting the network settings on the iPad, it is still not working.

After try rebooting my router, unplugging then replugging in. My iPad works.

Windows displays blue screen when connecting iPad

When your iPad connects to the computer running Windows XP, vista/7, Windows may displays a blue screen with messages or restart. This can happen if your iPad has photos saved from Safari, Mail and occur due to a USB driver.

How to fix this issue?
* If your computer has connected with other USB devices, such as a printer, scanner, disconnecting them then connecting your iPad.
* Connecting the iPad to a different USB port or an external USB hub.

iPad Case Recommendations

I had bought an iPad for use in the kitchen, family room, etc. Now I am looking for an iPad case. I don't transport it outside, so hardcase options like the Otterbox are not necessary. Who can recommend some decent options.

The Apple case is fine and suits you just fine. I also have bought one. The Apple one is protective while adding very little bulk. Apple case has a hard cover that protects the screen from pressure. It's easy to clean with a damp cloth if you can get after it right away. The Apple case isn't beautiful, but it's nice enough, more like aesthetically neutral.

I have stuffed my iPad in my bag for 3 months, the case shows no signs of wear.

iKlip - Microphone stand adapter for iPad

iKlip released by IK Multimedia, is a universal microphone stand adapter for your iPad. This iPad accessory is made in Italy and its price is €29.99 / $39.99.

What can the iKlip do?
iKlip lets you take your iPad on stage. Attaching to your microphone stand, the iKlip can hold your iPad in either horizontal or portrait format. Then you are able to use it to play or record live music.

This accessory is available to pre-order now. It will ship in December.

iOS 4.2 for iPad release date by Nov. 7

Apple had announced that iOS 4.2 for iPad would be released by November. According to a Apple support document, it's probable iOS 4.2 release date is Nov. 7.

How to delete an email without opening it?

I have always received some emails on my iPad. If the email is more than enough to load any images in the email confirming my email address for the spammer that sent the email, how can I delete it without making the mail visible?

In landscape mode, there is the list of emails on the left, and the body of one email on the right.

When you swipe on a mail further down the list from left to right, you will see a red "DELETE" button appear. Just tap that and the mail will delete without opening it. That works well for me.

Cannot add photo/image in Pages on iPad

I had updated my iPad to iOS 4. I can add a table or graphic in Pages, but tapping a desired picture from my list of libraries in pages results into nothing. It's impossible that adding a photo to a Pages document.

After I backes down to 3.2.2 and Pages workes again. This seems to be a problem with iOS 4.

Free personal engraving on iPad

Apple has offered a free personalized laser-engraving on the iPad that is purchased made from the online Apple store.

Each engraving an iPad can have 2 lines of 35 characters. That will extend the expected delivery date from 24 hours to 1 to 3 business days.

Edito for iPad - solid Markdown editor

Edito is a great start to a much needed application for iPad.

Edito fills the void in my iPad workflow. I have needed a good word processor with built-in Markdown support and Edito has fit the bill almost perfectly. The additional bar of frequently-used Markdown symbols
, such as brackets, asterisks, underscores, etc, is the number-one selling feature of this app.

Writing articles on the iPad with the touchscreen keyboard is lots less painful than it used to be. Being able to check a link on a webpage from right within the app is a definite bonus. Edito would have been fantastic simply as a word processor, but the addition of the in-app browser is a huge plus.

Finally, Edito is a solid Markdown editor for iPad and well worth the price.

Download Edito for iPad ($4.99) from iTunes.

Revolt - 3D shooter game for iPad

Revolt for iPad is a spectacular 3D shooter game. It has top notch graphics, good controls and great gameplay with a really excellent soundtrack.

In this game, you will take control of a reistance fighter to battle against the robotic hordes.

Download Revolt ($1.99) from iTunes.

iPad iOS 4.2 Gold Master Build Released

Apple had released the Golden Master (GM) version of iOS 4.2 to developers. It's the final shipping build.

Updated iOS 4.2 GM for iPad. Great to have folders. The AirPlay has returned as a feature to YouTube playback. Brightness and Volume control can change on multitask menu.

How to swap iPads with my wife

I have an iPad WiFi 64g and my wife has an iPad 3g 64g. Now I want to swap them over as I need the 3g capabilities. How can I do that? And we need to make sure that we each retain our own files, settings, apps etc.

The switch is not a problem.
1. First backing up your each iPad.
2. Then what you need to do is to restore each iPad with backup of the other iPad via iTunes. There is a unique serial number that belongs to each iPad pertinent to that specific backup file.

iStudiez Pro for iPad - Digital Homework Diary for Student

Student life is very hassle. For example, it's difficult to remember your assignments, when tests are, extra class periods and so on. Now don't worry about that. iStudiez Pro for iPad is a powerful student companion in your Pocket.

This app holds many school data. After filling out the data, you can archive it and email it. In the Calendar view, it shows a full month calendar. On the calendar, each day has dots to represent how many classes you have that day. The Today view shows what’s already completed and what’s next as the day goes on. Each class listing uses different icons that represents the kind of class, room location, the Professor’s name.

Download iStudiez Pro for iPad ($2.99) from iTunes.

How to use virtual keyboard while physical KB is connected

When my iPad is connected with the physical keyboard, how can I bring up the virtual keyboard?

The virtual keyboard is disabled when you have connected with the physical keyboard. If you want to switch back to the virtual KB, you have to switch off the BT in Settings or push the eject button.