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2011-04-14T17:39:52Z

5 Column Springboard

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	To get a 5x4 filled springboard as opposed to 4x4:		To get a 5x4 filled springboard as opposed to 4x4:

	# Install Five-Column SpringBoard from Cydia.		# Install '''Five-Column SpringBoard''' from Cydia.

	== References ==		== References ==

2011-04-14T17:39:36Z

5 Row Dock

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	There are a lot of extra space on the home screen and in the dock. By adding a Mobile Substrate add-on called FiveIconDock enables this.		There are a lot of extra space on the home screen and in the dock. By adding a Mobile Substrate add-on called FiveIconDock enables this.

	# In Cydia search for '''~~FiveIconDock~~''' and install it		# In Cydia search for '''Five Icon Dock''' and install it
	# Swipe the top of the home screen or open SBSettings		# Swipe the top of the home screen or open SBSettings
	# Under ''Mobile Substrate Addons'' turn on FiveIconDock		# Under ''Mobile Substrate Addons'' turn on FiveIconDock

2010-12-18T23:17:39Z

Change carrier name

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	=== Change carrier name ===		=== Change carrier name ===
	The carrier name in the upper left corner can take space or be superfluous. In Cydia search for 'MakeItMine'. Just enter the new text string and tap Carrier to set it up.		The carrier name in the upper left corner can take space or be superfluous. In Cydia search for 'MakeItMine'. Just enter the new text string and tap Carrier to set it up. Works on v3.0 firmware.

	~~''Works on v3~~.~~0 firmware.''~~		For iOS4 try Fake Operator, also in Cydia.

	=== Safari: Disable images loading ===		=== Safari: Disable images loading ===

2010-12-17T16:22:48Z

5 Column Springboard

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	=== 5 Column Springboard ===		=== 5 Column Springboard ===
	To get ~~5x5~~ filled springboard as opposed to 4x4:		To get a 5x4 filled springboard as opposed to 4x4:

	# Install Five-Column SpringBoard from Cydia.		# Install Five-Column SpringBoard from Cydia.

2010-12-17T16:21:25Z

5 Column Springboard

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	=== 5 Column Springboard ===		=== 5 Column Springboard ===
	To get 5x5 filled springboard (as opposed to 4x4~~), install~~ Five-Column SpringBoard from Cydia.		To get 5x5 filled springboard as opposed to 4x4:

			# Install Five-Column SpringBoard from Cydia.

	== References ==		== References ==

2010-12-17T16:20:41Z

5 Row Dock

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	* [http://modmyi.com/forums/general-iphone-chat/689597-five-row.html Five in a row]		* [http://modmyi.com/forums/general-iphone-chat/689597-five-row.html Five in a row]

			=== 5 Column Springboard ===
			To get 5x5 filled springboard (as opposed to 4x4), install Five-Column SpringBoard from Cydia.

	== References ==		== References ==

2009-10-28T23:49:36Z

Enable 3G tethering

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	# In Cydia install RockApp, it's another package repository manager		# In Cydia install RockApp, it's another package repository manager
	# Create a new Rock ID profile and install MyWi, it's a application to share the 3G connection via Wifi, but also enables native tethering		# Create a new Rock ID profile and install MyWi, it's a application to share the 3G connection via Wifi, but also enables native tethering
	# After MyWi is installed, open ~~it and turn on ''USB and Bluetooth''~~		# After MyWi is installed, open (iPhone) Settings, General, Network, and Internet Tethering should now be available
	~~# Exit and open~~ Settings, General, Network, and Internet Tethering should now be available
	# A APN profile might be needed, go to the [http://help.benm.at/help.php BenM tethering] page and use the Mobileconfigs section to download and install a profile		# A APN profile might be needed, go to the [http://help.benm.at/help.php BenM tethering] page and use the Mobileconfigs section to download and install a profile

2009-10-28T23:34:28Z

Enable 3G tethering

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 === Enable 3G tethering ===
 To use tethering without having to enable it on your subscription, go to http://help.benm.at/help.php on the iPhone and use the 'Create mobileconfig' link in the middle of the page to create a new .mobileconfig containing the APN and username/password. Search Google to find the APN for your operator.
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 * [http://help.benm.at/help.php BenM Tethering page]
 === Change carrier name ===

2009-10-28T22:48:21Z

5 Row Dock

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	There are a lot of extra space on the home screen and in the dock. By adding a Mobile Substrate add-on called FiveIconDock enables this.		There are a lot of extra space on the home screen and in the dock. By adding a Mobile Substrate add-on called FiveIconDock enables this.

	# In Cydia search for FiveIconDock and install it		# In Cydia search for '''FiveIconDock''' and install it
	# Swipe the top of the home screen or open SBSettings		# Swipe the top of the home screen or open SBSettings
	# Under 'Mobile Substrate Addons' turn on FiveIconDock		# Under ''Mobile Substrate Addons'' turn on FiveIconDock

	Reference:		Reference:

2009-10-28T22:47:48Z

Safari: Disable images loading

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	When using Safari on EDGE or 3G, images will use most of the bandwidth. Disabling images will significantly speed up browsing on slower connections.		When using Safari on EDGE or 3G, images will use most of the bandwidth. Disabling images will significantly speed up browsing on slower connections.

	Search for 'ImaSafari' in Cydia. Once installed go to Settings and Safari, turn Show Images to Off. Switching setting doesn't require Safari to be relaunched.		Search for '''ImaSafari''' in Cydia. Once installed go to Settings and Safari, turn Show Images to Off. Switching setting doesn't require Safari to be relaunched.

	=== Make your own ringtones ===		=== Make your own ringtones ===