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Lightning Adapter Security Chip Updates

Lightning Adapter Security Chip Updates

Now that Apple has started shipping the Lightning adapters, ChipWorks has torn it down to find out why those cheap knock offs will not work!

Their finding did conclude that the Lightning cable does have four chips embedded in it. Two of these chips are very simple with just a couple transistors, and the third is an NXP NX20P3.  The fourth and most interesting of their findings is the Texas Instruments chip, that is not documented anywhere by TI (a big secret!).

Chipworks claims:

It is actually very interesting that we may have found a security device in this cable. Previously, we have analyzed security devices regarding medical printer media (armbands), printer cartridges, flash drive memory, batteries, and smart cards, but this is the first secure cable we have seen. The security does not come close to the herculean approaches that are used in (for example) today’s printer cartridges, but resembles the level of effort that cartridge manufacturers used to implement in the olden days. This is likely a calculated decision by Apple to keep costs to a minimum knowing that their core customer base prefers to shop in Apple stores or for brand name peripherals. In these places, piracy is not a concern. In other words, at this time the security is “just enough.” With future generations of Apple and non-Apple products, we may begin to see even stronger security and control if the market forces merit it.

For the time being, it seems like a win for Apple.  If you are looking to save money on the Lightning Dock connector, you’re going to have to wait.  This will only slow down the 3rd party vendors from figuring it out, and being able to implement a chip in their designs.

If you are looking for a solution to use the new iPhone Lightning adapter in a Bose dock, please check out the previous article on that topic.

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How to use your iPhone 5 & iPhone 5S/5C with older Bose Sounddock’s

How to use your iPhone 5 & iPhone 5S/5C with older Bose Sounddock’s

Update January-12-2017

The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus can use the following adapters also.
I have also wrote about how you can charge and listen to music at the same time on the iPhone 7.

With the new release of the iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, there are many people asking them selves “How do I make my Bose Sounddock work with my new iPhone?”

Update November 17th, 2014,

All of the links below are still applicable to make your iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus work with your older Bose Sound Docks.  It is also a great way to make it work with any iHome Alarm Clock, or Stereo.

Apple’s Lightning to 30 pin adapter– Apples official cord will work, but DOES NOT provide Bluetooth capability.

CableJive dockBoss Smart Audio Input Adapter for iPod/iPhone Docks – Good for turning your Bose Dock to accept a 2.5mm headphone input. (will not work for iPhone 7)

TekuOne Wireless Bluetooth Music Receiver Adapter for Bose Sounddock – Works great for all model iPhones, as well as linking your Bose dock to your laptop, or other Bluetooth enabled devices.

Update December 2, 2013:

Given that Apple has released the iPhone 5S, and iPhone 5C, I have been asked many times lately about how to accommodate them into use for older model Bose Sounddock’s without the lightening adapter.

To make your iPhone 5, 5S, 5C, and iPad Mini work in your older model Sounddock’s, you need to use one the following options:

Apple’s Lightning to 30 pin adapter – You can use the adapter with the longer cable for the iPad
CableJive dockBoss Smart Audio Input Adapter for iPod/iPhone Docks
Wireless Bluetooth Music Receiver Adapter for Bose Sounddock

 

UPDATE 11/29: New Bose SoundDock 3 will be coming out any day now, to be here for the holidays.  Also, I have evaluated and can confirm the functionality of Apple’s Lightning to 30 pin adapters with the SoundDock speaker products. I recommend using the 0.2 meter “cable” style adapter to prevent potential IR remote control issues.

UPDATE 10/22: I have heard reports from many people that the Lightning adapter is only charging and not playing music.  At the moment, the only confirmed way for music to play through your Bose Sounddock on the iPhone 5 is with a CableJive dockBoss Smart Audio Input Adapter for iPod/iPhone Docks.  If you want to spend the extra few bucks, you can also pick up a Wireless Bluetooth Music Receiver Adapter for Bose Sounddock for less than $40.  Both of those adapters will work with all types of docks, not just the Bose Sounddock (iHome and others).

If you have never purchased a Bose Sounddock, and are looking for something immediately, you can pick up a SoundLink Bluetooth Mobile Speaker II. This Bluetooth Bose speaker allows you to play music through your iPhone, Computer, and any other device that has Bluetooth capabilities.

In theory, to make this work, you are going to need the Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter.  Apple has them for sale for $29.00.  Simply take the adapter, place it into your dock, and put your iPhone 5 into the adapter.  There is no confirmation from Apple or Bose as to there being Audio out, though it will most likely be good to charge your iPhone 5 if nothing else.  They have noted on their website

*Some 30-pin accessories are not supported.

There is somewhat conflicting information going around whether or not there the Bose Sounddock will play music from the iPhone 5.  Apple also noted on their website that there is “Support for analog audio output, USB audio, as well as syncing and charging. Video output not supported.”

The net-net: No one really knows for sure, but as soon as Apple starts shipping the 30-pin to Lightning Adapters, I will keep you updated.

Apple is not shipping until October due to supply problems, so for the time being, you are going to have to make due without bumping your music from the iPhone 5.

It has been noted that the knock-off models of this adapter will not work due to Apple requiring an authentication chip.  Be leery of the adapters that are selling on Amazon and eBay not made by Apple as they most likely do not have the authentication chip required by Apple.

 

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Error 3004 when updating to iOS6

Error 3004 when updating to iOS6

I’m sure I am not the only one having this issue, but have yet to find anyone reporting it online.  I was receiving Error 3004 when upgrading to iOS6.

This can mean a few things:

  • Apple’s servers are swamped due to the rush of people looking to upgrade; try it again in a few minutes.
  • You are using an outdated version of iTunes.  This was my issue.  Although iTunes prompted me to upgrade my phone and let me download iOS6, when the progress got all the way to the end, it failed the upgrade.  As soon as I updated iTunes to version 10.7, I was able to successfully upgrade to iOS6.

Another error I received: “( ERROR ) An unknown error occurred (6)”

  • This one actually stumped me, and got me stuck in recovery mode.  I made sure my hosts file wasn’t blocking Apple’s servers (through TinyUmbrella; sometimes the Hosts file is set to use cydia’s host)
    • That wasn’t it
  • I was upgrading from a jailbroken iOS 5.1.1 – Every time a New OS comes out, it is always in your best interest to do a full restore.
    • As soon as I did the full restore, I was able to get it working.

 

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iPhone Repair LBI NJ

iPhone Repair LBI NJ

For the next week, we will offer iphone cracked screen repair and iPhone Screen Repair in Long Beach Island (LBI) New Jersey. If you are in LBI and you need your iPhone Screen repaired because it is cracked, broken, or there is broken glass, give us a call at 973-459-9580.

You can check out our iPhone screen replacement prices and then contact us for a screen replacement on your iPhone 4, or iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, or iPhone 6.

 

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iPhone 5 Repair In NJ

iPhone 5 Repair In NJ

We repair the iPhone 5.  If you have a broken iPhone 5/5C/5S we can help!
Check the following link to see our prices and to schedule an appointment.

When you get your iPhone 5, and you happen to break the screen on the iPhone 5, make sure you give us a call and we will be sure to direct you where to go.  If you are located in Northern New Jersey, Morris County, or the surrounding areas, call us and we will be able to help with your broken screen on your iPhone 5.

We can be reached any time, 973-459-9580.

Google Talk is Down

Google Talk is Down

It’s not just you!  I came into the office this morning and tried to connect to the Google Talk network and it never connected.  I checked out the Google Talk Status Page and they are working on a fix as they discovered a Global outage around 6:40am this morning.

The last update as reported by Google was at 9:50am EST,

We are continuing to investigate this issue. We will provide an update by 7/26/12 10:50 AM detailing when we expect to resolve the problem.

UPDATE:

As of 10:50a Google announced the following:

Google Talk service has already been restored for some users, and we expect a resolution for all users in the near future. Please note this time frame is an estimate and may change.

At my office, everyone’s Google Talk has come back; not too shabby Google, 4 Hours to fix a crashed server is pretty impressive.

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Pandora Not Working July 2012

Pandora Not Working July 2012

I have heard form a few people that Pandora was not working or loading for them, as of July 19 2012, displaying a messed up Logo like this.

Pandora Not working July 2012

Sure enough, I went to log into my Pandora on my personal computer, and it was not working.
I made sure I was up-to-date on my Adobe Flash Player, and my Firefox was the current version.
They were, but I was still having issues.
I am currently running:

  • Mac OSX 10.7.4
  • Firefox Version 14.0.1
  • Adobe Flash Player version 11.3.300.265

I tried in the other browsers on my computer, Safari and Google Chrome, but it didn’t work on either of them.

After doing some research, Pandora forums and their support were no help, basically recommending to make sure everything was up to date, which it was.  But I found a solution!

The issue that was causing Pandora to not work has to do with stored cookies and cached files.

To prove my point, you should open up a Private Browsing Session in Firefox (Tools->Start Private Browsing).
Navigate to http://www.pandora.com and it should load up for you.
Return to regular browsing.

  • All you need to do at this point is clear your cache and cookies and Pandora will load normally again. (Tools->Clear Recent History…)
  • Choose “Everything” as your time range, and check every box except “Form & Search History”
  • Click the “Clear Now” box.

Please leave your comments and questions below and I will happily answer and respond to them.

 

 

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