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| − | == Introduction == |
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| − | iTunes seems to have different |
+ | [[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: |
| + | * You will need to restart iTunes after changing these settings. |
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| + | * You can download a GUI for doing these actions on Windows [http://www.4shared.com/file/3bOvC-Sy/iTunes_Modes.html over here]. |
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| + | * This is an initial study compiled by [[User:ChronicDev|chronic]]. |
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| + | == Turning them off == |
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| − | This is an initial study compiled by Chronic |
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| + | 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). |
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| − | == Turning them off (READ) == |
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| − | 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 |
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== Store Activation Mode == |
== Store Activation Mode == |
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| − | This mode is flipped on |
+ | 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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| − | === Turning it on === |
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| + | '''Win:''' "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt StoreActivationMode 1 |
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| − | It serves no real use on a desktop computer with iTunes 7.7 installed, since you need to activate in store anyway, but just for fun, type the following into Terminal to put your iPhone in Store Activation Mode |
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| − | (these commands can be used on Windows too, just open Command Prompt and cd to "%CommonProgramFiles%\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin"): |
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| − | defaults write com.apple.iTunes StoreActivationMode -boolean YES |
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| − | Then restart iTunes |
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== Store Genius Mode == |
== Store Genius Mode == |
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| − | This is |
+ | 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 |
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| − | === Turning it on === |
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| − | + | '''Win:''' "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt StoreGeniusMode 1 |
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| − | Then restart iTunes |
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== Store Demo Mode == |
== Store Demo Mode == |
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| + | This is probably used on demo Macs in Apple Stores. It just prevents a device from being backed up. |
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| − | 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 :) |
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| + | '''Mac:''' defaults write com.apple.iTunes iTunesStoreDemoMode -bool YES |
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| + | '''Win:''' "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt iTunesStoreDemoMode 1 |
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| − | === Turning it on === |
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| − | defaults write com.apple.iTunes iTunesStoreDemoMode -boolean YES |
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| − | Then restart iTunes |
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== Device Backups Disabled == |
== Device Backups Disabled == |
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| + | This seems to be the same as <code>Store Demo Mode</code>. |
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| − | 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 |
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| + | '''Mac:''' defaults write com.apple.iTunes DeviceBackupsDisabled -bool YES |
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| + | '''Win:''' "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt DeviceBackupsDisabled 1 |
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| − | === Turning it on === |
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| − | defaults write com.apple.iTunes DeviceBackupsDisabled -boolean YES |
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| − | Then restart iTunes |
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| + | == Nike Kiosk Mode == |
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| − | Alternatively, to disable only automatic backups (every time you sync after connecting the iPhone): |
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| + | Syncing is not allowed under this mode. Judging by the name, it's probably meant for Nike stores (to pitch Nike+). |
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| − | defaults write com.apple.iTunes AutomaticBackupsDisabled -boolean YES |
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| + | '''Mac:''' defaults write com.apple.iTunes NikeKioskMode -bool YES |
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| + | '''Win:''' "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt NikeKioskMode 1 |
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+ | == Carrier Test Mode == |
| + | 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>. |
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| − | There are really no point to these, as far as I can see but if you find something useful in any of these modes that I have looked over, you are more than welcome to add to what I have wrote, since after all, that is the point of this wiki :) Also, if you find any new modes in iTunes that I missed, or they are in a post-7.7 version, you are strongly encouraged to add them on :) |
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| + | '''Mac:''' defaults write com.apple.iTunes carrier-testing -bool YES |
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| + | '''Win:''' "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt carrier-testing 1 |
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Latest revision as of 11:28, 13 November 2015
iTunes seems to have different "modes" hidden inside of it. None of them are useful for unlocking, jailbreaking, etc. This is more of a fun article, just because we are tinkering around with something that we should not be. Please note that:
- You will need to restart iTunes after changing these settings.
- You can download a GUI for doing these actions on Windows over here.
- This is an initial study compiled by chronic.
Contents
Turning them off
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 for the iTunes versions installed in Apple Stores computers and official carrier stores. It is used to activate iPhones (iPhone 3G and newer) and 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 Win: "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt StoreActivationMode 1
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 "Welcome to iPhone/iPad/iPod touch" screen. Clicking on "Continue" ejects the device.
Mac: defaults write com.apple.iTunes StoreGeniusMode -bool YES Win: "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt StoreGeniusMode 1
Store Demo Mode
This is probably used on demo Macs in Apple Stores. It just prevents a device from being backed up.
Mac: defaults write com.apple.iTunes iTunesStoreDemoMode -bool YES Win: "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt iTunesStoreDemoMode 1
Device Backups Disabled
This seems to be the same as Store Demo Mode.
Mac: defaults write com.apple.iTunes DeviceBackupsDisabled -bool YES Win: "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt DeviceBackupsDisabled 1
Nike Kiosk Mode
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, old versions of iTunes used to allow you to select iTunes Carrier files when you Shift / Option clicked Restore iPhone. This allowed to restore 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 Carrier Test Mode.
Mac: defaults write com.apple.iTunes carrier-testing -bool YES Win: "%ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt carrier-testing 1
