Since iPhone 2.0 Software update, i have been trying out various apps on my phone. I have a dozen+ free apps, and one paid game “Chopper”- just because i wanted to experience the cool maneuvers exploiting the built in accelerometer of iPhone.

While experimenting adding apps, i realized that my iPhone crashes/hangs/does nothing at the screen it is stuck a lot of times! And though I am as geeky as i could be, i didn’t jailbreak/unlock my iPhone. I am ATT customer, paying $83 a month, yup – royally ripped off, and i hate not having full control on my iPhone. But its worth having the support and warranty in caparison to nothing while you make iPhone a $400 play toy!

Coming back to the reason to this post..today my iPhone wont restart. I tried a lot of things before getting frustrated and spending a good 30 minutes Googling on it! What all did i try?

1. I tried holding the home screen button, forever, and nothing happens…it is stuck at  iPhone contacts
2. Double click only results in opening iPod, which i set it up for at the settings, and crap now i have a song playing but i cant reduce the volume because the volume buttons are not responsive.
3. Restart button the top, held it forever a dozen times… all it does is lock the iPhone .. that’s it…no restart happening here!!

Oh..well..not to add i was freaked out, getting late to work, didn’t have my breakfast, my cat is hungry and the world goes on even if your iPhone doesn’t restart!

But finally, after trying weird combination’s of holding the buttons on iPhone, the combination Sleep/Wake button on the top of the iPhone and home screen button at the same time works!

There you go, try holding Home screen button +  Sleep/Wake button on the top of the iPhone simultaneously if you have same problem…hope that works!!

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G : If You are eligible for upgrade at this time you can upgrade your device to the new iPhone tomorrow in the store for 199 for the 8gb or 299 for the 16gb device. If you are not eligible for upgrade you can use a early upgrade and get the device for 399 for 8gb or 499 for 16gb.

Me>>: how do i know if i am eligible?

G : Did you access the site throughyou online account manager, where you entered your wireless number and password?

Me>>: yes

G : Did the online account manager give you the option to upgrade today so you could get on the site to see the phones and devices?

Me>> : i do see the upgrade phone option

Me>> : when i click it takes me to chioces in phone devices

G : Then you are eligible for upgrade.

Me>> : but i dont see iPhone i there

G : you will not see the iPhone on the site because you can not order the device online. you will have to go to your local AT&T store to get that device.

Me>> : oh ok.

Me>> : so if i go for a 8gb one ,its 199 and 2 year contract from upgrade date

Me>> : right?

G : Yes, that is correct. The new 8gb iPhone is 199 and that does extend your contract for two years.

G : Is there anything else I can assist you with today?

Me>> : also, do i get to keep this iPhone and add another line as upgraded iPhone?

G : Me>> are referring to the old iPhone?

Me>> : yes

G : Yes, you can keep your old iPhone.

Me>> : so i can retain the current iPhone i own, but upgrade to/add another line on new 3G iPhone

G: Yes, that is correct.

Me>> : Thats great..thank you, thats all for now

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“Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning.”

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After going through the Stimulus Payment Schedule at irs.gov and knowing that some already received direct deposit, i am now frustrated to know when i will receive mine!!

So for all those who are looking for the same, here is the link that lets you securely login with your SSN and find out where exactly is your payment at!

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Finally had a little time to play around with PixelPost ! Yippee!

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