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RiK wrote:Do remember folks. We can moan about it all we like on here but that won't make one bit of difference.

If you really don't like something, let Apple know directly:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipad.html
Done, although it only lists Mac 10 OS versions in the OS list. :roll: :D
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I just jb my iPad -clicked Cydia and it didnt work so restored thinking I'll wait for a better jb to come out and now I realise
Step 7: Now from here onwards, whenever you want to do anything related to jailbreak like SSHing into your device, or running Cydia, you must first run your device in the so called “jailbroken state” on every reboot by using “Just boot tethered right now” option in Redsn0w.
i am such an idiot :( Bit of a faff having to mess with Cydia that way each time....Actually only took 15 mins end to end to get it back on :)
Now with a new Mac Mini Pro so dont judge me !
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phattslagg wrote:Another irritation is that the volume rocker doesn't work until you unlock the iPad now.
Seriously? That's fucking dreadful. Surely the main point of having the volume rocker is so you don't have to unlock it to change the volume. If you've got to unlock it, you may as well just use the on-screen control.
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Man, what the fucking he'll were they thinking giving us two mute buttons and no orientation lock? Is there an way to downgrade?

(Yes, I have sent a suitably hoity-toity email via Rik's link)

Hell, not he'll. Stupid iPad.
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Ratsoap wrote:Man, what the fucking he'll were they thinking giving us two mute buttons and no orientation lock?
There is a lock, but it's not as quick/easy as the button;

Double-click the Home button to bring up the 'Dock' bar.

Swipe the bar from left to right to get to more icons, including the orientation lock.

Double-click the Home button again to hide the bar.
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Ah yes, cheers Peevo. Still a flamin' faff compared to flipping a switch though. Seems like a really weird decision, who benefits from this new functionality? I can't envision a situation where being able to mute the ipad 0.5 seconds faster than usual would be beneficial.
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I think someone mailed Jobs about the new mute function during beta saying it was silly given that the iPad was a reading device and he replied something along the lines of "You're seriously questioning me you fucking shit stain? Do you have ANY fucking idea who I am or what I'm capable of?"
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PVB wrote:
Ratsoap wrote:Man, what the fucking he'll were they thinking giving us two mute buttons and no orientation lock?
There is a lock, but it's not as quick/easy as the button;

Double-click the Home button to bring up the 'Dock' bar.

Swipe the bar from left to right to get to more icons, including the orientation lock.

Double-click the Home button again to hide the bar.
And other than aesthetics, why does it need an additional swipe to bring up the controls after the double click? Why not display the active app icons and the controls on the same screen?

It's a seemingly minor thing, but even after a short while it's already getting on my tits.
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I also haven't figured out how to change what's on the first set of dock icons.

Some are default, but I also have Echofon there too. :|
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PVB wrote:I also haven't figured out how to change what's on the first set of dock icons.
Just drag them off and put what you like there instead.
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PVB wrote:I also haven't figured out how to change what's on the first set of dock icons.
Just drag them off and put what you like there instead.
That doesn't work.

When I bring up the dock/bar the dock icons don't move when I try to drag them and the main screen is greyed out, so I can't drag any of those onto the bar.

I can hold in one on the bar and I get the minus sign to delete them (like on the normal apps screens), but see no way of adding any.
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That's your multitasking bar - it displays whatever apps are considered 'running', so you can switch between them quickly.

It isn't somewhere you can drag more apps to for easy access.
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You can convert your whinge about the screen lock into meaningless votes here:

http://www.cultofmac.com/dear-apple-i-w ... poll/71083
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phattslagg wrote:That's your multitasking bar - it displays whatever apps are considered 'running', so you can switch between them quickly.

It isn't somewhere you can drag more apps to for easy access.
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Git yer screen orientation switch back:

http://mobiputing.com/2010/11/nomute-gi ... reak-only/
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