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2G Housing MOD

c.e.p — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:15:55 GMT

Thought I would share my iPhone 2G housing mod with you guys since this is where I started my interest in the iphone. I managed to get the housing to reflect my own image...so its pretty close to a mirror.

After 4 hours or dirty work, I think it's done!
I will definitely be doing this again, but next time i'll be using a new housing...The one i used was pretty banged up to begin with.

Let me know what you guys think

Enjoy!!!

iphone 3g[s] brick

~Hiei~ — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:33:41 GMT

hello guy this happen to me last nite n i have now idea how my phone just pop up this MSG saying that i cannot make or receive calls n that i needed to connect to itunes..after i did that it gave me this error: "itunes cannot activate your iphone because the SIM card is not inserted or a SIM PIN is required" "Disconnect your iphone, make sure the SIM card is inserted correctly and, if you use a SIM PN, tap Unlock to enter it, and then reconnect your iphone".....

i did what it asked but nothing i tryed to restore to 3.1.2 with out luck :( all i get is that unknown error 23 and im stuck there....

i ran into this video on you tube of this guy who has the same prob as myself,.....heres the link

if anyone plz know how to fix this plz tell me ASAP :(

i dont have a phone at all my iphone is all i got so im pretty much screwed if i dont fix it :(

help with: OpenSSH; iHome 2.5; Supreme Preferences

JCsuperathelete — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:03:14 GMT

When i try to install openssh it says source unreachable, but it works with other downloads i've gotten from it; i'd like to install iHome 2.5; i cannot install supreme preferences, when i try it says that it may require dependencies and conflict

Cydia is crashing and i dont know why

DigitalHackerx — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:21:53 GMT

i tried going to cydia a week ago and now it keeps crashing. i want to delete cydia and then reinstall it. the only thing is that i dont know how to do it. plz help.

Logic Boards and Communications Boards Have Verisions or Do They All Work Together?

snowman4839 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:11:00 GMT

I'm working on repairing my iPhone 2G and I have a bunch of random parts (like 6 logic boards and 1 or 2 comm. boards) but do they need to have matching version or do they all work together or what? Where are the version numbers or serials that I need to check for compatibility (if there are any)

Vibrate switch issue

Deviatorz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:40:48 GMT

I've done some research and it seems that I'm not the only one with the vibrate switch going off by itself. The problem is when I set the switch to vibrate mode, all it needs is a little tap and it jumps from normal then right back to vibrate again. This is a problem because as you know once you jump back to vibrate mode, the phone actually vibrates. Sometimes when I walk, the phone vibrates and I think it's a text but it's actually not or sometimes it acts on its own as if it was possessed and it switches back and forth. Of course this issue only happens once it's clicked in to vibrate mode. The button itself looks alright from the outside and it still clicks in. Nothing feels loose; it just switches modes by itself or with little force.

Obviously this is a hardware problem and the only way to fix it is by opening it up. But before I do so I need to ask a few questions. And yes my warranty period has passed.

1. Do I need to buy replacement parts? Something like This? For the tutorial found here, do I need to buy a new circuit like the one on step 23 and not just the plastic button? I mean it could be because something inside is out of place and all I need to do is put it back into place?

2. Could I just put a drop of alcohol through the switch in hopes that it'll clean on junk inside? Therefore I wouldn't need to open it up? Is there any harm in doing that?

3. Could I get away with fixing it by just opening it and moving it around? I could be that I dropped it once and the connection is just loose and need to be put back in place?

Thanks in advanced.

Comm board problem?

Justin3344 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:09:07 GMT

Thank in advance I have a 2g 8gb iphone.

how to tell is the comm board working or not?
first my problem was that my battery won't charge after i pulled out the plate for the black and white line... but it does allow me to turn on the phone sometime when it get a little power.

But yesterday i was going to create the jumper and hope that it will fix the problem. After i separate the logic board from the comm board, i decided to test to see does my logic board work so i plug in the battery and turn on the power(without the comm board), it does show me the apple logo then it turn off, so i guess my logic board is fine. and i try to test it again with the comm board together, it show the same thing. does that mean the the comm board is broken? or is there anyway to test to see does the comm board working or not?

well now that my phone wont even turn on now. not even sometime
so does anyone know what creating this problem?

If i buy a new comm board, will my memory be erase?

one speaker not working

haissk — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:58:15 GMT

Hi

Yesterday i checked in my iPhone that one of my speaker is not working, however if i use Ear Phones both the ear plugs are working... any help on this.

Thank you
Sathish

vibrator stopped working

zlamma — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:17:10 GMT

i took my iphone apart one day and the vibrator stopped working. i need help. like is there something i couldve unplugged or something?

Gps doesn"t work at all on iphone 3g

kisho — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:24:01 GMT

Hey guys I have an iphone 3G 16Gb White, i got it through Rogers and its been one year since i got it. For the first time in the long time i got the TomTom app and try my gps. I turned my Location Service ON and WIFI ON,but when i open the app it shows a pop saying do you want to use your location. I click yes and when i try to navigate to a place it says Waiting for signal i left it for more than 30mins still no signal. So i thought i might give it back to Apple, but the issue i have is that mine is jailbroken, and i know if you do that it will void your warranty. So will it be safe? and what should i tell them when i take it to them, because TomTom was a cracked app as well.
So anyone had this issue that can help me will be great.
THX

iPhone 3G Tempeture Warning?

IUiPodRepair — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:45:42 GMT

Alright, this is a first for me hope someone can help me with this issue. Apparently Apple has a temperature sensor on the iPhone 3G that will essentially shut the phone down if it gets too hot. You can read a little more about it here:

Apple Issues Heat Advisory for iPhone 3G, 3GS - Gearlog

So here is my issue. The phone I am currently working with will go to the Apple logo screen for approximately 15-20 seconds, will go to the springboard for a half a second, display the temperature screen for another 2 seconds and then turn off. I know for a fact that this phone is operating under normal temperatures, which leads me to believe that the sensor has somehow malfunctioned. I have looked around Google for the past hour or so and can not find out where on the logicboard the sensor is.

Has anyone else ever had this issue? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

So I decided to remove the logicboard to check for any corrosion (from some additional reading it appears that water damage can cause the temperature warning). I found a small amount of corrosion near the battery contacts. I cleaned it off with some alcohol, but the phone back together, and everything appears to be working fine!

I am not sure if the temperature sensor is near the battery contacts or what, but I have to assume they are somewhat related.

Hope this helps some one!

Iphone display doesn't work

michal2648 — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:37:14 GMT

Hello,
I hava an iphone 3g just unlocked with the new unlock that came out and i was replacing the touch panel and i damaged the actual LCD display. Theres a small crack on it on the bottom. I put the iphone together and connect the wires and, the iphone wouldnt turn on so i connected it to my pc and it started vibrating which was for the txt messages i got but it still wouldnt display. Is the cracked LCD display the problem ? because i think the rest of the screen should work.
thx

Accessory not made for iPhone

ACM — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:08:45 GMT

Hey fellas.

So I've been getting the following message on my iPhone for a while now.

This accessory is not made for iPhone
Would you like to turn on Airplane Mode to redue audio interference? You will not be able to make or receive calls.

Yeah, another one of those threads. Thing is, I've looked around a lot and never really found a solution to the problem, so I'm guessing it's a hardware one.

Apparently there's a way or getting rid of that message using SSH, but I don't want to do that. The reason being, when the message appears, the music part of the phone does not work. The volume control disappears temporarily.

How this happened? Well I dropped my iPhone in the summer and the screen cracked. I went to get it fixed in a local shop and they replaced it with a new screen, but I kept getting that message. This is, sometimes the iPhone will be fine for a few days and I won't get any prompt to turn on Airplane mode and sometimes, the problem persists every minute.

The only thing that makes it go away is when I connect it to a dock similar to http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadgetm...one_dock_1.jpg

So since it's a hardware problem, I'd like to know exactly what it is. I live in Dubai and I haven't been able to find an Apple store that can repair my iPhone. So I come to you geniuses out there to tell me what's causing this, and whether I can fix it on my own.

Much love,
Al.

Vibration Problem

kargi — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:27:50 GMT

Hi forum, my 3gs doesnt vibrate anymore. The app called "haptic pro" did this! Beaware. I was only using it with slight vibration only on keyboard. Now I regret hugely.

Do any of you fellas any suggestion to soft fix it. I cant sent it to service, since I am abroad.

I can hear motor trying to turn, like little click sound. So that means it is hardware for sure, I mean could the program sending pulse may be modified. Can it be software still, anyway to fix with ssh.I tap, I shaked nothing. I ınstalled bunch of messagers, nothing.

This problem annoys me too much.. Please dont do any vibrator jokes fellas, not in mood, need help. thank you.

Iphone charging screan on 5 seconds, then off, please help!! please help.

BorisD — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:07:37 GMT

Hi there, first of, thank you very much for any and all the help that you can provide.

I was changing housing/ a couple of defected parts in this iphone, and now its in a less working state that it was before i took it apart.

I have taken it apart/ put it back together multiple times, tried it with and without digitizer...same thing.

What happens... a black screen is on and the phone doesnt turn on. when i plug in the charger a red "charge" or "low battery charging" icon comes on for about 5 seconds, and then it turns off.. i have uploaded a video of this occurrence to YouTube... please find it here...

PS. that fart resembling noise close to the end of the video was me moving the phone i was recording with from a rubber matt :)
:confused::confused::confused::confused:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Resist (Post 8807814)

Can't see the iPhone screen in your video, try moving the light at an angle when you record, so it's not reflecting in the middle of the screen. You couldn't see that issue when you recorded it or when you posted it to YouTube?

im re-uploading a new video as we speak, unfortunately since the backlight on the phone doesnt come on, in order to see anything at all the light has to be right on it... never the less, i think this version is slightly better.

however, this is the screen that goes on http://www.lionandbull.com/wp-conten...not_charge.jpg for 3-5 seconds then off.

thanks again. will upload new link in a minute.

jailbroken 3G- now stuck on boot logo after restart

deathbybunnies6 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:22:18 GMT

I downloaded the wrong package for the iPhone 3G via Cydia (Enable tethering for 3GS 3.1.2). I did not notice that it was only for the 3GS and the directions advised I shut my phone off.
After shutting off, I tried to restart my iPhone and it was stuck on the pineapple boot logo. I've tried to put it into DFU mode and restore, but it won't turn off and my computer won't recognize it.
What do you recommend?

replaced housing on 3G ,now no video

Michelebabe1234 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:54:06 GMT

I did a housing swap today, all went well but when I reinstalled the display, I don't get any video, the phone will take calls,vibrate and sync with itunes basically everything but video.

any ideas?

LCD damage to iphone 3g?

wteaocb — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:31:16 GMT

Hello,

I recently took my iPhone 3G to the gym, and while I was there, did something terrible to it. It was either the sweat or it smacking forcefully into a dumbell but now the backlight is no longer working.

I looked through forums and used google to try to solve my problem- leaving it in a bag of rice and silica for a couple of days, before finally cracking the little SOB apart.

I checked the cable connections and put the phone back together. Still no backlight. Then I separated the LCD from the glass. Looking at the LCD, I see that there is a rainbow spot with what looks to be a crack down the middle (see attached photo).

At this juncture, I'm led to believe that the damage to my phone was caused by impact... And not water... Whatever the case may be, what do you kids think out there?

EDIT: I should also note the the phone gets pretty warm when I charge it... Not any warmer than usual though, really...

Attached Thumbnails

Replace SIM bed

RogersJoel — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:04:05 GMT

I recently aquired a 3G 8gb that someone put their sim tray in backwards and in doing so they ripped off the tangs that contact the parts of the sim card.
Has anyone done a SIM bed replacement?
I am going to attempt it anyway but thought i would ask.

No Service after replacing battery on iPhone 3G

spinningjc — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:46:19 GMT

After replacing the battery in my iPhone 3G, I am basically getting "No Service". I am able to get service and make calls only when I am VERY close to a cell tower. Everything else works perfectly fine including Wifi.

All the cables are secure and I see no visible damage to any part of the logic board. From reading this board I learned that the antenna connection to the logic board is done by the copper "tooth" on the lower right side of the logic board. Is this correct?

Does anyone out there know how this piece is supposed to fit against the metal casing to securely enable the antenna connection for the phone? Should it go under the metal casing between the plastic and the metal or should it go in front of the metal casing? Any thoughts. Does it even matter?

I've tried various combinations but still am getting "No Service".
Is my iPhone screwed?

What do I require part wise?

splodger15 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:20:21 GMT

Righty o there chaps.

Anyway my earpiece doesn't work on my iPhone 3g after replacing the glass I've decided that in order to get this problem fixed I've got to do it myself since I don't have the money to purchase a new iPhone just yet. So my question is for the full replacement job earpiece/Ribbon 3/Sensor cable is where can I get hold of these parts in the UK?

Also like a idiot I've broke the black tab which holds the ribbon 3 in on the motherboard I don't really want to replace this due to the fact I can't solder to save my life. Will the cable still work properly even though there is no tab on there and its just slid in? Or is there anything I can put on there in order to hold it in place permanently.

Thanks in advance

George

Flickering and Lines Though Screen Intermittent

sekazi — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:45:57 GMT

I bought a dead iPhone 2G off someone and I found the battery was the issue with it so I replaced the battery and it works perfectly fine except every so often the screen will put red lines across the screen in random areas of the screen or turn I guess certain colors red as it would choose which object it decides to do it with.

Here is a screen where it happens and stays for a long period of time so I could take a picture.

Now it mostly happens randomly but it will always happen when you go to unlock it will flash the whole screen red and when it goes to the home screen it will flicker and put lines on the screen. Also sometime you open applications it will do it.

I have noticed if I push the top and bottom of the iPhone together it will stop it but as soon as I let go it is back. If I slightly give a twist it will force it to happen until I let go.

I know this phone has been dropped probably several times and there is a dent in the corner to support that. I just want to know what I could do to fix this if it is even possible.

iPhone 3GS HORRIBLE Battery Life, Practically No Apps Installed

ruslan120 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:22:25 GMT

Hello! Recently I've been having problems with my iPhone 3GS, as the battery seems to be draining extremely fast! It's on 3.1.2, BlackRa1n'ed.

Programs Installed Over Cydia:
-Mobile Substrate
*Backgrounder
*Five Icon Dock
-MxTube
-Tether 3.1.2 3GS
-afc2add
*Erica Utilities
-FakeCarrier
-Flashlight
-MacMan
-gpsPhone

I've also removed language packs and extra daemons through iFuntastic (my preferred alternative to openSSH)

Battery Life:

96%
Usage: 9 minutes
Standby: 9 minutes
Location Services off, push off, manual fetch, brightness at around 35%

95%
Usage 10 minutes
Standby 10 minutes
Same settings

All of this was with light 3G surfing, is this normal?

*Update*

92%
Usage: 21 minutes
Standby: 21 minutes

Have I fried the motherboard?

all154 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:17:00 GMT

Hi - I have a 3GS and recently bought a 1000mAh extension battery.I had both connected and on my wall charger and during that time the phone died. Just refuses to reboot. Have tried everything - sof boots, connetced to iTunes, and rebooting PC with phone attached. The phone refuses to cooperate which makes me think I really have killed it! Really appreciate it if someone knows how to fix it. luckily it is insured.

Broke connector 3 locking mechanism

splodger15 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:51:57 GMT

Hello,

I recently smashed my glass and decided to finally replace it today, Anyway upon putting everything back together I noticed that I had broke that little black clip that holds connector 3 in place so now my earpiece doesnt work O_O . Anyway I've tried some selulotape to no avail. I'm wondering if anyone else has had this issue and what they did to overcome it thanks in advance.

George

Also could I take it back into a Apple store and play retarded saying the earpiece doesn't work

3G cover on a 2G

kharazmatik — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:42:41 GMT

Hey everyone, I've searched but couldn't find any real answers. My 2G is beyond scratched and warped so I'm planing on replacing the housing. I know that I can buy them in different colors, but I really want it white. I have a white incase slider case and want to keep the look while ditching the thickness. My question is, is it possible to use a 3G housing? I know the jacks are different. But don't see any real reason why it cant be done...

3GS in a 2G body

nhreminh — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:19:11 GMT

I'm wondering if the backing of the 2g would fit around the 3Gs guts. Any thoughts? I figure I'd ask before i go and tear them apart.

3G screen compatible with 3GS?

Nelly84 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:20:13 GMT

This might be a dumb question... but I figured I'd ask it anyways.

I have a 3GS that took a dive off my lap into the parking lot... cracked the glass, but the phone still works.

I also have a 3G that won't boot up... just sits at the Apple logo.

I'm wondering if I could take the 3G's screen and replace the 3GS screen.

Anyone know if this is possible? I've been searching online and the only thing I can find that's /actually/ different is the oleophobic coating on the 3GS screen.

Broken power button

hutchinsjj — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:28:29 GMT

I love Mquickdo I purchased it...but i was wondering is there an app I can use to power down and power up my device my power button is broken any advice would help. Thank you.

passcode

reddblade — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:36:58 GMT

i use an iphone 3g but i also own the first gen iphone i have not used since dec of last year.its alredy jailbroken and wnat to give it to some one.but i need to get all the naked pic out it. i dont want to restore it cause then ill lose everything like old booty calls:D anyway i tried to use iphone browser witch works on my 3g but not on my old phone:mad: bottom line i need to bypass the passcode. i really cant stand to lose all those pics and videos help if you can