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iPhoneBrowser Usage and Guidelines
IntroductioniPhoneBrowser is a Windows based file browser for your iPhone. It features drag and drop uploading to your phone, automatic and manual backups of files on your phone, previews of text and picture files and very cool icons.
UsageTo use, plug in your iPhone and run iPhoneBrowser. The screen should show up with a listing of your folders on the left. Once a folder is selected, the files show up on the upper right. Select a file to see the contents in the lower right. Right-click a file or group of files to see a menu describing your different options, Save As, Backup File, Restore File (not yet implemented), Replace File and Delete File. You can also drag and drop files or folders into the file window to upload them to that folder. Make sure you have at least v7.3.1 of iTunes installed. Connecting your iPhoneYou can use it with or without jailbreaking your phone, but if you don't jailbreak, you won't get very far! A locked iPhone basically has a small area of folders called a sandbox to work with. Go here to find out about jailbreaking your phone: http://www.modmyiphone.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page Automatic PreviewIf the file you selected is a text-based file, the text of the file will automatically be shown in the lower right preview area. Sometimes special characters are not shown properly, but it gives you an idea of what data is in the file. If you select a picture file, that preview is automatically loaded in the same area. Apple formatted PNG files do show in the preview. Selecting audio files will play audio. Files are only previewed if < 10MB. You can manually preview a larger file using the Preview button. You can also disable automatic file preview with the Auto Preview Enabled button. Drag and DropYou can drag and drop files into the file window to upload them to the selected folder in the tree on the left. You can drop multiple files or folders as well. If there is an existing file with the same name in the directory, it will be overwritten on your phone, but a backup copy is made automatically first. Save AsThis menu item will prompt you to save the file in a location of your choosing. The file is downloaded off of your phone and stored with whatever filename and location you choose. PNG files will optionally be converted from Apple format to a Windows acceptable PNG format. Backup FilesBackups are created with the same directory structure as on the phone, but in a folder named "BACKUPS.(date).(time)". This allows you to save multiple version of the same file, and allows you to manually restore to a previous version of the file. Select Backup File to create a backup of the file(s) currently selected on your iPhone. Select View Backups to open a windows explorer window of the folder where backup folders are stored. Temporarily turn off backup files by enabling the No Automatic Backups (this run) option. Default to no backups by enabling the No Automatic Backups (Startup default) option. You must enable the (this run) option to access the (Startup default) option. Restore File{function not yet implemented} This function will allow you to select a previously backed up version of a file. You must do this manually for now, using the replace file function. Replace FileThis function allows you to replace a file on your iPhone with one you select from your computer, backing up the original before replacing. The program will automatically rename the file to overwrite the file on the phone. For example, you can replace an "icon.png" stored on your phone with "MyCalculatorIcon.png" from your computer. The system will automatically backup the icon.png from the phone, and then upload your MyCalculatorIcon.png as icon.jpg. Delete FileSelecting this deletes the file off of your phone after confirmation. The system will automatically backup the file before deleting. View BackupsSelect View Backups to open a windows explorer window of the folder where backups are stored. Clean Backups{function not yet implemented} This function will sort through your backups and delete duplicates. PropsThanks to the Manzana.dll folks (http://code.google.com/p/manzana/) for building a dll. I simply built a GUI around it. |
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Thanks for the EBooks! :)
Thanks so much for this guide. I would recommend that it be made clearer files like itunesmobiledevice.dll are required and how they are found. Also found that disabling my McAfee? antivirus was required before i could finally open iphonebrowser successfully.
i have an ipod touch and this works perfectly to load my pdfs and txt ebooks on.
request you to put backup as an option. My music folder is not being recognized by my iTunes and i've to delete the whole 6GB/s of tracks. now its making backup copies of it. I would appreciate if there was an option to not to make back up of deleted files.
hi togehter i got an error when starting the browser. the debugger starts and says: "illegal character in path". something else with this error?
thanx teefix
Hi, I have a 1.1.3 activated, unlocked, and jailbroken iphone (all through ziphone 2.4) and i have installed both openSSH and BSDSubsystem but when i connect the phone to the computer iphone browser shows only the sandbox folders like itunes, ringtones, etc. I can't seen any apps, etc. On the bottom it says phone connected, not jailbroken. But that's not actually true, i have many 3rd party apps inside, installeapp etc. I even copied the iTunesMobileDevice.dll file into the same folder as iphonebrowser.exe but nothing changes. Am i missing some 3rd party app on the iphone? Do you know how i can solve this? Thank you Diego
i have the same problem as dsarchia
this is the problem, dsarchia:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1328988&page=1
simple fix
Hi, I'm running Windows Vista Ultimate x64 Edition, are there any compatibility issues with this?
every time I try to open the .exe I just get a crash screen.
can you please send me a detailed tutorial on how to use iphonebrowser effectively. thanks
Please, make a backup function optional. I've uploaded movie, than delete it, but iphonebrowser make backup of 1,43Gb. In such case it's unnecessary
i.unlock.no does no longer exists and ibricker fix seems not to fix.... Guys, where do i fix the "not jailbroken" issue on iphone browser?
This app is working great, thanks!
Is there any viewer app that will let me look at pdfs that are about 15-20MB in size? I tried Docs, and when Safari opens them it says the file is too large to load.
Use iLiberty to jail break you ipod touch and iphones.It worked on many iphone and itouches i have jail broken for people
How do you convert PNG files to iphone format
Same as above -- vista x64 just gives a crash screen, even when run in "compatability mode" --
Title? Microsoft Windows
Instruction? iPhoneBrowser has stopped working
Description:
Problem signature:
Hallo, how to delete backup files after deleting?
I can open iPhoneBrowser but when I connect my iPhone it says iPhone not connected
Just paying my respects! New to the whole iPhone/iPod world (been a mini disc man for 10yrs...) and managed to delete 5 tracks I only just bought. Thinking an unbroken iPhone 3G would have no chance I tried iPhoneBrowser... and it just got my tracks back for me!
sweet!
Hi, I have a 1.1.4 activated, unlocked, and jailbroken iphone using ziphone 3.0. I was suffering the same issue - both ibrickr and iphonebrowser would not browse the phone other than the sandbox folders like itunes, ringtones, etc. I followed the fix refer to above at:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1328988&page=1
and that neatly solved the problem. To help others this means adding "http://i.unlock.no" as a source in the installer app on the phone (go to the top right, edit, add and type in that address). After a refresh of the sources you can download and install "ziphone jailbroker fix" from the "unlocking tools" folder in installer.
Interestingly this even fixes the fact that ibrickr isn't designed to work with firmware 1.1.4 at all.
Good stuff, guys! Thank you!
I have photos synced from iTunes but I can not find them on the iPhonbrowser. I've looked everywhere! Can someone please tell me the folder location for photos?
Many thanks in advance.
Guys someone please help. I have iPhonebrowser set up and working just fine (jailbroken and everything) and I just wanna drag/drop photos & music from PC to iPhone but I can't seem to do this using iPhonebrowser. Please help. Where can I find the folders to transfer music and photos?
Hi there! I installad iPhoneBrowser and saw the "My USB disk" folder. Is it there from the beginning or is it something this program have created without my knowledge? I don't want to void my warranty on my iPhone 3G. What to do?
I have 16GB of music files to delete from my iPhone. It's trying to back it all up, which I would really like to avoid since it's a big waste of time. Why can't this be an option. Alternately, is there another tool that will do this for me?
Hi, great product! I need help though, I can't seem to locate my Ringtones an idea why it'll not let me see the directory / folder? Could it be that I need cfa2, and if so where do I get it? Thanks in advance. Roald.
Is there an option to make backup optional? I want to delete gigs of stuff and backing it up is a waste of time?
Thanks
my ipod touch is version 1.1.5 it has been jailbroken by ziphone.org it works but when i plug it in for iphonebrowser it says
iphone connected, not jailbroken
please help! THX!
Install afc2 service to fix when iPhoneBrowser says not jailbroken.
everytime i connect my iphone and ipod touch, it crashes.....
fix>?
Can I use this to back up my text messages? If so how? Thanks
I have had iPhonebrowser with my iPhone (original, still running 1.1.4) for some months and all of a sudden iPhonebrowser simply crashes when starting. I have no idea why. I did not alter anything on the phone. I can still SSH into it and everything looks okay, and of course the phone works just fine. But I keep some personal data on the phone itself and I need to update those binary files.
Any idea why iPhonebrowser just quit working?
rivero@hbentertain.com
Please make the backup feature optional. I use wiki2touch and backing up 2+ gig files I already have on my computer is a complete waste of time.
Hi,
I just installed the iPhoneBrowser Application and it runs well. The problem is that I can only view .jpg file, themes, ring tones, etc, etc, But not able to see aother types of files.
My iPhone Software version is V2.0. is that the cause of the issue?
Could you please help me?.
I would like to know how to find photos with iPhone Browser. I found my videos but I have yet to find the pictures. Please help. THANKS
XpressLLC: XP will mount the photo directories as either a camera in XP or as a portable device under windows. You don't need iphone browser to see them.
I uploaded some mp3 files on my iPhone and they are nowhere to be found. How to locate them on my iPhone, they are not in iPod > Songs list? Thanks
i need to be able to delete files without backing them up first.. i got 15gb of junk files because of an interruption while syncing.
i selected to delete em all and after 10gb of backup i got a read error and none of the files even got deleted
linkedineegroup: unfortunately that doesnt work.. you still need itunes to transfer new music\videos etc etc. :\
It won't open at all. I coped iTunesMobileDevice.dll into the dir, and it just won't open. When I have my iPhone plugged in, try opening it and absolutely nothing happens. It opens fine when my iPhone isn't plugged in, which is completely useless. But as soon as I plug it in, the app closes. Anyone know how to fix this?
I will add my voice to the consensus that automatic backup should be optional. I there a way to actually/permamently delete files? Ive tried again and again to delete files but they still appear there as if nothing had happened, and appear to still be taking up space. How do you make them go away?! Neither is drag n drop working for me- the files upload fine but just dont seem to exist when you try to access them on the iphone. Help nick.freeman91@gmail.com
Is it possible to view individual emails that are stored on the device?
I would like to colaborate but how can I do it from Linux?
It works great for me thanks !
Need to delete backups - for sure. Anyone any progress here ..? Just deleted from backup folder, but not checked yet if they're gonna come back .?! x-)
Backups appear to have stayed deleted on reboot etc - fingers crossed ;-).
Nice work. Still, the automatic backup should really be disabled or optional. Because iphonebrowser keeps crashing, usually due to 28 byte files of unknown file types. I can't delete those files because whenever iphonebrowser tries to back them up, it crashes. Did I mention drag&drop isn't working for me? Keep it up though...
I had this program for awhile. Worked great with my iPod Touch 2nd Generation with 2.2.1. After a few months of not using it, i decided to open it again and backup my files. I plugged in my iPod, and the iPhonebrowser crashed. Need help!
phi.lam64@gmail.com
Hi, I've developed a fix for the iTunes 8.2 error and AFCGetFileInfo no longer being in the DLL exports.
I'm new to GoogleCode?. How do I go about becoming a member of the team for iPhonebrowser.
Mark
It crashes when I connect my Ipod touch. It worked on Windows 7 rc1 but now on windows prerelease rtm it crashes. (Both x64) Help?
thanks for great program. I was finally able to delete all my pictures! (/var/mobile/Media/DCIM ). Then I realized you guys put the pictures in the Goto Location shortcut! Very nice!
Comment by Meshchery, Jun 12 (5 days ago) It crashes when I connect my Ipod touch. It worked on Windows 7 rc1 but now on windows prerelease rtm it crashes. (Both x64) Help?
I had the same problem but got it to work in windows 98/me compatability mode
I've got FW 3.0 and since I've updated, iPhoneBrowser says "Please plug in your iPhone via USB. If it's already plugged in, disconnect and reconnect it". Still iTunes finds it perfectly...
Hi. I have the same issue as therionus (6/26). Since iphone 3.0.
iTunes 3.0 iPhone Browser 1.91 iPhone 3.0 JB
Thanks
Please not IB works fine on my desktop at work and my laptop with similar configs.
Question: I tried to add a ringtone that would appear on the "New Text Message" page as an option, but where the ringtone appears is on the "Alarms" page as an option. What is the right folder (and how to get to that folder) so I'll be able to use the ringtone as I want to use it?
Hiya,
I am also new to the whole iPod Touch arena, and I think I'm missing something here. If I can drag and drop files to my iPod using IphoneBrowser?, How can I find them on the iPod itself afterwards?
Please reply to ronjie@netzero.net, thanx.
Ron V.
It would be great to have a "Find" or "Search" feature built in to this application.
There's no search function here. What the hell? I mean, it's a great program and all and it's been very useful, but why omit such a basic feature?
I connect the Iphone and start the program. It opens, but saus to disconnect and reconnect iphone. It's like it never sees the Iphone. Is it because it has beeen jailbroken? Any help greatly appreciated
Could you make this for linux too because as of right now linux users have no way to access their iphones with 3.0 firmware (can't put videos or music on them) and I have tried this iPhoneBrowser on Windows and it works perfectly
could some kind soul confirm if this workswithout jailbreakingthe phone?
Eversince upgrading Itunes to 9.0 Iphone browser just errors out on start up. I am using Windows xp sp3, Itunes 9.0. Here is the error.
See the end of this message for details on invoking just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.
Exception Text System.Exception: Path does not exist
Loaded Assemblies mscorlib
iPhoneBrowser
Microsoft.VisualBasic?
System
System.Windows.Forms
System.Drawing
System.Runtime.Remoting
System.Configuration
System.Xml
AxInterop?.QTOControlLib
Accessibility
Interop.QTOControlLib
Interop.QTOLibrary
Manzana
k0qar4yy
JIT Debugging To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this application or computer (machine.config) must have the jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section. The application must also be compiled with debugging enabled.
For example:
<configuration>
</configuration>When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer rather than be handled by this dialog box.
iphone browser not working anymore after upgrading itunes9
Hi..i've download the iPhone Browser but when i click the icon there's a pop up says:
An error occured during load. Error text: the type initializer for 'Manzana.MobileDevice?' threw an exception.
Any advice guys???
Thanks
Aditya
My phone has been upgraded and is not jailbroken. I am able to use it... Too bad I don't really know what I'm doing :)
Excellent! Just what I needed to move files back and forth between my iPhone and laptop.
Same crash exception I'm getting... "Path does not exist" ... Right after plugging in the USB cable.
Btw, I'm running Windows 7, iTunes 9.0.1.8 and iPhone 3Gs on 3.1 OS.
Hi do not mean to both but is there a better set of instructions? Maybe ones for the beginning beginer? I want to move PDF, music, and video files onto my phone and be able to access them, how do I do that?
Leo
Can I move a word doc to the iphone? If so, how do I view that file on the iphone. Thanx
Is there a web site that explains what is what in the iPhone file system? Where do I put .jpgs for example so they will show up in the picture viewer? Where do I put .mov files so I can watch them on the device?
this software is not working for itunes 9 i keep getting some kindda error handle eception thingy