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Is there a definitive solution for getting the editable iCal on an iJailbroken touch?
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No.
Lower left corner to the left of Apply. All included or something button. It sets the permissions (755) to every item in that apps folder. No problems after that.
That's just silly. Yes, I understand that it's frustrating to have to hold someone's hand through what you and I consider to be a fairly simple operation. But raising the bar for entry by keeping the jailbreak process relatively difficult for the masses isn't the answer. If so, why bother with an automated app installer at all?
How do you convert the P45AP.plist file to an XML file? I used OmniOutliner but it saves the file as an ".003" file. Does this ".003" file work? Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks.
- Will
You need a free program called pref setter which can edit the plist file so you don't need to convert to xml. You can google and find it. It is easy to use. I used it to change the wording on the virtual lock switch on my touch.
Thanks twinsdad! I downloaded "pref setter" and installed it. the above poster did not mentioned that you have to set the class to "boolean" but figured it out after a few attempts. You also have to restart your touch after the file is transfered back. It took me a while to jailbreak and have editable calendar events because i've never done this before and it's all new to me but this forum really helped. thanks to all.
- Will
Is it? Really?
The walkthroughs on the 'net were pretty straight-forward. The process was pretty simple, all told. Sure, the documentation could be better-written, but not many of us have experience in technical documentation (I do), so that's OK.
But this is, by comparison with the manual Jailbreak process, a pretty trivial hack.
Brilliant question. Seriously.
Moderate technical knowledge is a requirement for so many things. Why not this?
Does anyone know how to change permissions in cyberduck? Thats how I ruined my ipod last time
Edit: Got it working yipee!
Right. And even though I have plenty of technical experience and could have used one of the walkthroughs, I chose to use an automated jailbreak. Why? Convenience. Sure, there are people who will use this tool who might not have the technical knowhow to resolve issues that may come up. Either you're willing to help by answering their questions, or you're not. Either choice is fine. But usually, someone is willing to help, and the person gains a little bit of knowledge and experience. I just don't see how anybody loses.
And while I know how to install apps manually, I choose to use the automated installer. Once again, it's an issue of time and convenience. Despite the fact that I can do it manually, why should I? If I had to, I probably wouldn't bother -- I have higher priority demands on my time. But the installer's there, it's elegant, and it works. So I use it.
Why do GUI operating systems exist at all? (If you answer "Brilliant question" again, I'll know for sure where you stand, and stop trying to convince you.) Because it's part of human nature to streamline and to simplify, both to enhance the experience and efficiency of those who already know how to use the technology, and to bring it to those to whom it would otherwise be unavailable.
I know a few people who got into hacking Linux through the same kind of side door. They started with a completely automated TiVo hack, decided they wanted to learn more, and moved on to more advanced stuff. Now they have a hobby they enjoy, which they never would have discovered had there not been an immediately relevant and non-intimidating place to start.
Explain to me again where this is bad...