Apple Event: May 7th at 7 am PT

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Level 4

2,775 points

Accessing iTunes Store

You can eject the iPhone from iTunes and download, install and start using iPhone apps by visiting the App Store on the iPhone instead of waiting for iTunes "Accessing iTunes Store..."

2.66 gig Mac Pro, 4 RAM, ATI 3870, 4 x 1TB HD, "23 Apple Cinema Display, iPhone, Mac OS X (10.5.3), CS3, Shake, FCS2, Logic Studio 8, Reason 4.0, Recycle 2.1.2, MOTU 8Pre, XL2, 40D

Posted on Jul 11, 2008 6:30 AM

204 replies

Jul 11, 2008 4:35 PM in response to Ian Wedlock

I think I know what I am going to do. I am going to create this REALLY KICK BUTT company that uses some sort of activation over the phone process. I am going to open it up world wide all at once. Then, I am only going to have two phone lines for the whole frickin' company. (Not just one....two....that way I will give people hope that they will get through) That would be awesome. I bet I would be a great, cool, successful company. Don't you think?!

claycle

Level 1

0 points

Jul 11, 2008 6:04 PM in response to  Certified

I was getting the -4 error repeatedly, then I quit and restarted iTunes.

And it went away.

I have now synced my phone dozens of times with no problems.

Message was edited by: claycle

zac4mac

Level 1

124 points

Jul 11, 2008 6:48 PM in response to claycle

Just got home a few minutes ago.
Reconnected my phone and everything started up.
It's about half done reloading pix and vids.
Sync and activation were quick.
Restore is slow, wish this thing had FireWire.

Z

 Certified Author

Level 4

2,775 points

Jul 11, 2008 7:08 PM in response to zac4mac

zac4mac,

the difference in file transfer speed between USB 2.0 and firewire is unnoticeable in this respect

zac4mac

Level 1

124 points

Jul 11, 2008 8:04 PM in response to  Certified

Say what you will.
I preferred FireWire.

USB is not as fast, especially with the CPU multi-tasking.

Seemed like an awfully long restore for only 7 GB.

Done and working marvelously - Kudos again for that Apple.

One day without my iPhone is a minor inconvenience for the free update/upgrade.

Z

 Certified Author

Level 4

2,775 points

Jul 11, 2008 8:16 PM in response to zac4mac

Say what you will

_Everyone else says the same_. Actually USB has faster throughput.

CPU multitasking and data transfer is related to RAM

USB 2.0 = 480Mbps transfer rate
Firewire 400 = 400Mbps transfer rate

There are conflicting statements regarding this discussion but in all reality the two are virtually the same as far as the iPhone is concerned. If speed of transfer during CPU multitasking is an issue for you I suggest you invest in additional RAM for your computer.

Nathan C

Level 5

6,260 points

Jul 12, 2008 7:03 AM in response to  Certified

Certified,

While USB has a maximum theoretical throughput of 480 Mbps, and Firewire 400 is 400 Mbps, in sustained transfers Firewire 400 has less overhead and actual transfers data faster.

Firewire 800 has a maximum of 800 Mbps.

Whether or not RAM will help in this situation depends on if he is maxing physical RAM usage, or just CPU. If it is CPU, then adding RAM alone won't help.

For example in the graph in one of the first reviews in your search link, the graph for USB and Firewire look similar, but if you pay attention to the scale it changes between the graphs and shows Firewire transfering about 2.5-3x faster than USB 2.0.

However, USB 2.0 is more prevalent on computers in general than Firewire. While all Macs with USB 2.0 have Firewire, many Windows-based PCs only have USB 2.0.

Hope this helps,

Nathan C.

Message was edited by: Nathan C - removed double signature

Jul 12, 2008 7:58 AM in response to  Certified

Certified,
Thanks for letting us know about FW.

56DCT56

Level 1

4 points

Jul 12, 2008 9:02 AM in response to Kick Start

Go to your iTunes library. Create a new playlist (call it iPhone2 or some such name). Add some music (5 songs or so should do). Then, in the iPhone Music tab, deselect all music except the new playlist (iPhone2 for my example). Then synch. If this playlist synchs, you're good to go. You may now delete the new playlist (iPhone2) and reselect the music and playlists you actually want to sync.

Accessing iTunes Store