ITunes Modes - Revision history

IAdam1n: /* Store Activation Mode */ Missed that

2015-11-13T11:28:46Z

‎Store Activation Mode: Missed that

IAdam1n: Updating page links.

2015-11-13T11:28:04Z

Updating page links.

J. J.: Big refresh

2014-01-14T20:26:21Z

Big refresh

5urd at 23:35, 26 September 2012

2012-09-26T23:35:40Z

Seifhatem at 21:19, 26 November 2011

2011-11-26T21:19:41Z

Dialexio: Disabling the Ping drop-downs isn't exactly a different mode, just a hidden preference.

2010-11-22T15:33:01Z

Disabling the Ping drop-downs isn't exactly a different mode, just a hidden preference.

Dra1nerdrake: /* Carrier Test Mode */ Syntax Error. :P

2010-10-17T19:27:16Z

‎Carrier Test Mode: Syntax Error. :P

Zero298 at 14:30, 12 October 2010

2010-10-12T14:30:50Z

Dialexio at 17:50, 3 September 2010

2010-09-03T17:50:14Z

Windows Helpdesk: /* Carrier Test Mode */

2010-09-03T07:20:30Z

‎Carrier Test Mode

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 == Store Activation Mode ==
-This mode is flipped on for the iTunes versions installed in Apple Stores computers and official carrier stores. It is used to [[activation|activate]] [[iPhone|iPhones]] (iPhone 3G and newer) and [[iPad|iPads]] (Wi-Fi + 3G models). If you enable this mode and connect an activated device you'll get a warning and the device will be automatically ejected.
+This mode is flipped on for the iTunes versions installed in Apple Stores computers and official carrier stores. It is used to [[activation|activate]] [[iPhone|iPhones]] (iPhone 3G and newer) and [[List of iPads|iPads]] (Wi-Fi + 3G models). If you enable this mode and connect an activated device you'll get a warning and the device will be automatically ejected.
  '''Mac:''' defaults write com.apple.iTunes StoreActivationMode -bool YES

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 == Store Genius Mode ==
-This is probably used at the Genius Bar in Apple Stores. If you enable this mode and connect an activated device you'll see the <nowiki>"</nowiki>Welcome to [[iPhone]]/[[iPad]]/[[iPod touch]]<nowiki>"</nowiki> screen. Clicking on <nowiki>"</nowiki>Continue<nowiki>"</nowiki> ejects the device.
+This is probably used at the Genius Bar in Apple Stores. If you enable this mode and connect an activated device you'll see the <nowiki>"</nowiki>Welcome to [[List of iPhones|iPhone]]/[[List of iPads|iPad]]/[[List of iPod touches|iPod touch]]<nowiki>"</nowiki> screen. Clicking on <nowiki>"</nowiki>Continue<nowiki>"</nowiki> ejects the device.
  '''Mac:''' defaults write com.apple.iTunes StoreGeniusMode -bool YES
  '''Win:''' "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt StoreGeniusMode 1

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 {{lowercase}}
-[[iTunes]] seems to have different "modes" hidden inside of it. None of them are useful for [[unlock]]ing, [[jailbreak]]ing, etc. This is more of a fun article, just because we are tinkering around with something that we should not be. :)
+[[iTunes]] seems to have different "modes" hidden inside of it. None of them are useful for [[unlock]]ing, [[jailbreak]]ing, etc. This is more of a fun article, just because we are tinkering around with something that we should not be. Please note that:
 In any of the parts of this article that show a command used to turn on an iTunes mode via terminal, then to turn them off, all you have to do is replace YES in that command with NO (1 with 0 for Windows).
 == Store Activation Mode ==
-This mode is flipped on by default for the iTunes versions that are in Apple stores and official carrier stores of [[n82ap|iPhone 3G]] to [[Activation|activate]] the phone. It serves no real use on a home computer with iTunes installed, since you need to activate in-store anyway.
+This mode is flipped on for the iTunes versions installed in Apple Stores computers and official carrier stores. It is used to [[activation|activate]] [[iPhone|iPhones]] (iPhone 3G and newer) and [[iPad|iPads]] (Wi-Fi + 3G models). If you enable this mode and connect an activated device you'll get a warning and the device will be automatically ejected.
  '''Mac:''' defaults write com.apple.iTunes StoreActivationMode -bool YES
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 == Store Genius Mode ==
-This is simply used at the Genius Bar in Apple Stores so that nothing gets synced to your iPhone, essentially hiding all device settings tabs except for <code>Summary</code>
+This is probably used at the Genius Bar in Apple Stores. If you enable this mode and connect an activated device you'll see the <nowiki>"</nowiki>Welcome to [[iPhone]]/[[iPad]]/[[iPod touch]]<nowiki>"</nowiki> screen. Clicking on <nowiki>"</nowiki>Continue<nowiki>"</nowiki> ejects the device.
  '''Mac:''' defaults write com.apple.iTunes StoreGeniusMode -bool YES
  '''Win:''' "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt StoreGeniusMode 1
 == Store Demo Mode ==
  '''Mac:''' defaults write com.apple.iTunes iTunesStoreDemoMode -bool YES
  '''Win:''' "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt iTunesStoreDemoMode 1
 == Device Backups Disabled ==
  '''Mac:''' defaults write com.apple.iTunes DeviceBackupsDisabled -bool YES
  '''Win:''' "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt DeviceBackupsDisabled 1
 == Nike Kiosk Mode ==
-This mode has been included since [[iTunes]] 7.7.1. Syncing is not permitted under this mode. Judging by the name, it's probably meant for Nike stores (to pitch Nike+).
+Syncing is not allowed under this mode. Judging by the name, it's probably meant for Nike stores (to pitch Nike+).
  '''Mac:''' defaults write com.apple.iTunes NikeKioskMode -bool YES
  '''Win:''' "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt NikeKioskMode 1
 == Carrier Test Mode ==
-In this mode, [[iTunes]] will allow you to select iTunes Carrier files when you Shift / Option click on an iPhone. This allows you to restore [[Carrier Bundle|Carrier Settings]] (.ipcc files) from any carrier providing they are signed by Apple (on a non-jailbroken iPhone).
+In this mode, old versions of [[iTunes]] used to allow you to select iTunes Carrier files when you Shift / Option clicked <code>Restore iPhone</code>. This allowed to restore [[Carrier Bundle|Carrier Settings]] (.ipcc files) from any carrier providing they are signed by Apple (on a non-jailbroken iPhone). With newer versions of [[iTunes]], you can do this without having to enable <code>Carrier Test Mode</code>.
  '''Mac:''' defaults write com.apple.iTunes carrier-testing -bool YES
  '''Win:''' "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt carrier-testing 1

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 You will need to restart iTunes after changing these settings.
-You can download a GUI for doing these actions here: [http://www.4shared.com/file/3bOvC-Sy/iTunes_Modes.html Download Here].
+You can download a GUI for doing these actions [http://www.4shared.com/file/3bOvC-Sy/iTunes_Modes.html over here].
-This is an initial study compiled by [[User:ChronicDev|Chronic]].
+This is an initial study compiled by [[User:ChronicDev|chronic]].
 == Turning them off (READ) ==
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 == Store Activation Mode ==
-This mode is flipped on by default for the iTunes versions that are in Apple stores and official carrier stores of [[N82ap|iPhone 3G]] to [[Activation|activate]] the phone. It serves no real use on a home computer with iTunes installed, since you need to activate in-store anyway.
+This mode is flipped on by default for the iTunes versions that are in Apple stores and official carrier stores of [[n82ap|iPhone 3G]] to [[Activation|activate]] the phone. It serves no real use on a home computer with iTunes installed, since you need to activate in-store anyway.
  '''Mac:''' defaults write com.apple.iTunes StoreActivationMode -bool YES
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 == Store Genius Mode ==
-This is simply used at the Genius Bar in Apple Stores so that nothing gets synced to your iPhone, I guess...all this will do is take away every tab when you dock an iPhone except for the summary tab.
+This is simply used at the Genius Bar in Apple Stores so that nothing gets synced to your iPhone, essentially hiding all device settings tabs except for <code>Summary</code>
  '''Mac:''' defaults write com.apple.iTunes StoreGeniusMode -bool YES
  '''Win:''' "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt StoreGeniusMode 1
 == Store Demo Mode ==
-This has not yet been tested that much and was newly found in the GM version of iTunes 7.7. At first glance, it has no visible effect. It might not really do anything, who knows, but you are free to test it out :)
+This has not yet been tested that much and was newly found in the GM version of [[iTunes]] 7.7. At first glance, it has no visible effect. What it does is not yet known.
  '''Mac:''' defaults write com.apple.iTunes iTunesStoreDemoMode -bool YES
  '''Win:''' "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt iTunesStoreDemoMode 1
 == Device Backups Disabled ==
-This is not really a 'mode', per se, but it gets really annoying, and almost unbearable when you are trying to sync a jailbroken iPhone. You could always disable sync, but that is just a hassle for when you want to put some new music/ringtones/applications/etc. onto your iPhone
+This is not really a "mode", per se, but it gets really annoying, and almost unbearable when you are trying to sync a jailbroken [[iDevice]]. You could always disable sync, but that is just a hassle for when you want to put some new items onto your device.
  '''Mac:''' defaults write com.apple.iTunes DeviceBackupsDisabled -bool YES
  '''Win:''' "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt DeviceBackupsDisabled 1
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 == Nike Kiosk Mode ==
-This mode has been included since iTunes 7.7.1. Syncing is not permitted under this mode. Judging by the name, it's probably meant for Nike stores (to pitch the Nike+?).
+This mode has been included since [[iTunes]] 7.7.1. Syncing is not permitted under this mode. Judging by the name, it's probably meant for Nike stores (to pitch Nike+).
  '''Mac:''' defaults write com.apple.iTunes NikeKioskMode -bool YES
  '''Win:''' "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt NikeKioskMode 1
 == Carrier Test Mode ==
-In this mode, iTunes will allow you to select iTunes Carrier files when you Shift / Option click on an iPhone. This allows you to restore [[Carrier Bundle|Carrier Settings]] (.ipcc files) from any carrier providing they are signed by Apple (on a non-jailbroken iPhone).
+In this mode, [[iTunes]] will allow you to select iTunes Carrier files when you Shift / Option click on an iPhone. This allows you to restore [[Carrier Bundle|Carrier Settings]] (.ipcc files) from any carrier providing they are signed by Apple (on a non-jailbroken iPhone).
  '''Mac:''' defaults write com.apple.iTunes carrier-testing -bool YES
  '''Win:''' "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt carrier-testing 1

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:19, 26 November 2011
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	You will need to restart iTunes after changing these settings.		You will need to restart iTunes after changing these settings.
		+
		+	You can download a GUI for doing these actions here: [http://www.4shared.com/file/3bOvC-Sy/iTunes_Modes.html Download Here].

	This is an initial study compiled by [[User:ChronicDev\|Chronic]].		This is an initial study compiled by [[User:ChronicDev\|Chronic]].

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 In this mode, iTunes will allow you to select iTunes Carrier files when you Shift / Option click on an iPhone. This allows you to restore [[Carrier Bundle|Carrier Settings]] (.ipcc files) from any carrier providing they are signed by Apple (on a non-jailbroken iPhone).
  '''Mac:''' defaults write com.apple.iTunes carrier-testing -bool TRUE
- '''Win:''' %programfiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe /setPrefInt carrier-testing 1
+ '''Win:''' "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt carrier-testing 1
 NB: to undo Mac one, replace 'TRUE' with 'FALSE'

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:30, 12 October 2010
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	NB: to undo Mac one, replace 'TRUE' with 'FALSE'		NB: to undo Mac one, replace 'TRUE' with 'FALSE'
		+
		+	== Disable Ping Drop-Down ==
		+	Although you can disable the Ping sidebar in iTunes, the Ping dropdown next to all of your media cannot. However, you can turn it off through the command line.
		+	'''Mac:''' defaults write com.apple.iTunes hide-ping-dropdown -bool TRUE
		+	'''Win:''' "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt hide-ping-dropdown 1

	== Conclusion ==		== Conclusion ==

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 == Introduction ==
-[[iTunes]] seems to have different 'modes' hidden inside of it. None of them are useful for [[unlock|unlocking]], [[jailbreak|jailbreaking]], etc. This is more of a fun article, just because we are tinkering around with something that we should not be. :)
+[[iTunes]] seems to have different 'modes' hidden inside of it. None of them are useful for [[unlock]]ing, [[jailbreak]]ing, etc. This is more of a fun article, just because we are tinkering around with something that we should not be. :)
 You will need to restart iTunes after changing these settings.