iPhone 5

[Jr Mouse]



1) I am quite certain this is bullshit, as I have lost music I paid for when I lost a phone that I had not backed up terribly recently. iTunes showed I had bought it, but I was SOL to download it again. Ever since, I have been paranoid to make sure I click "transfer purchases" or whatever, which does not apparently happen automatically when you sync.

2) I have backed up, but not to iCloud. I just don't remember how recently. Yes, I needed to back up to iCloud, I do realize that, but as we can see, when I tried, it did not work.

3) I have no ******* idea, I am not lookign forward to hauling my iMac in to the ******* apple store.

1. Not bullshit at all, Douglas. This used to be an issue (there were ways to not pay again, but it was a pain), but was fixed with iCloud. This is how you do it with iOS 6 when your phone is correctly signed into your master Apple/iTunes account:

a. Apps: Go to the App store on your iPhone or iPad. Click "updates" on the bottom right. Then click "Purchased" near the top. You will see a list of "all" and "not on this iPhone" at the top. It's fairly self explanatory here, but you have the ability to download all these apps again. It keeps track of the paid and free ones.

b. Music/TV/Movies: Go to ITunes on your iPhone or iPad. Click "more" on the bottom right. Then click "Purchased." You will see lists for music, movies and tv shows. Each of these will take you to screen that looks similar to the one noted above for apps and allows you to download the content again without paying for it. Keep in mind that this is for media bought through Apple's ecosystem.

2. Take my advice and visit an Apple store so they can look at it and help you get iCloud to work for your back ups.

3. It's a pain, I agree. My advice is centered around the fact that you could potentially kill two birds with one stone if you take the iMac too. Frame the issue as related to the ones with the phone.

Hope this all helps.

 

[Rambo]

im with Jr. make an appointment, take everything in, throw it up on the counter, and tell em to fix it.

 

[Jr Mouse]



well, i was specifically talking about syncing multiple phones, which is a monumental hassle in itunes ecosystem. obviously, android has its issues, but itunes is and will be a major hassle for people continuing down the road. like Douglas always says, once you're locked in, you're fucked.

Yes, these locked ecosystems are a pain. That's why I am trying to get more in the habit of buying media via Amazon. I certainly do this with e-books and audio books (Audible is owned by them now). That way, if I change platforms I won't loose anything. Problem is I already own a bunch of stuff via iTunes and feel locked in as it is. I'm on the verge of an Apple TV, just because of wanting to watch my stuff on my big screen. Of course, apps will always be locked to ecosystems and that won't change anytime soon.

 

[Jr Mouse]



im with Jr. make an appointment, take everything in, throw it up on the counter, and tell em to fix it.

Look for this guy. He's there to help.

 

[Rambo]

was that taken in the phoenix, az store?

 

[Jr Mouse]

Yes, they fly him in for the special cases. Douglas-gate should qualify.

 

[Douglas]



was that taken in the phoenix, az store?

according to my iPhone GPS, he's in Scottsdale.

 

[Douglas]

OK, so my phone finally found me. It's got me in the right place.

I have to say, the 3d thing is a really cool effect. If they can get the actual underlying address info right, and get the glitches out, it does make for a pretty slick looking toy. I enjoyed doing flyovers of my house and office.

 

[Douglas]



1. Not bullshit at all, Douglas. This used to be an issue (there were ways to not pay again, but it was a pain), but was fixed with iCloud. This is how you do it with iOS 6 when your phone is correctly signed into your master Apple/iTunes account:
a. Apps: Go to the App store on your iPhone or iPad. Click "updates" on the bottom right. Then click "Purchased" near the top. You will see a list of "all" and "not on this iPhone" at the top. It's fairly self explanatory here, but you have the ability to download all these apps again. It keeps track of the paid and free ones.
b. Music/TV/Movies: Go to ITunes on your iPhone or iPad. Click "more" on the bottom right. Then click "Purchased." You will see lists for music, movies and tv shows. Each of these will take you to screen that looks similar to the one noted above for apps and allows you to download the content again without paying for it. Keep in mind that this is for media bought through Apple's ecosystem.
2. Take my advice and visit an Apple store so they can look at it and help you get iCloud to work for your back ups.
3. It's a pain, I agree. My advice is centered around the fact that you could potentially kill two birds with one stone if you take the iMac too. Frame the issue as related to the ones with the phone.
Hope this all helps.

Thanks, this is actually quite helpful. As I had suspected you might be when I brought my problems here.

I'm much obliged.

 

[Jr Mouse]

No problem. Do you prefer an electronic or paper invoice?

 

[Douglas]

Electronic. Send it to my iPhone.

 

[Jr Mouse]

I would but with the the troubles you are having i'm worried I may not get paid.

 

[Jr Mouse]

Maps is already starting to see improvements, so that's a good sign. http://www.macrumors.com/2012/10/05/apples-3d-maps-and-imagery-seeing-incremental-improvements/

 

[gettoasty]

iPhone 5 browser is acting up or it is the Wi-Fi in office. Pages cannot open

ugh

 

[Piobaire]

Damn, look what appeared on my doorstep.