SionGilbey Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 NOTE: Due to the image limit on the forum I have posted most of the images as links. If you want to see them you must click on them.A while ago I saw a topic about coin apps for iPhone and I thought that as this forum is an incredibly good recourse I should look for a way to get it on my iPhone - without the hassle of getting it up on the browser in a badly sized window where I have to zoom every 5 seconds to read anything. Recognising the forum software as Invision Power Board (IP.Board) I knew that they had made an app - so it'd be pretty straightforward.I thought I'd put up how it's done in case anyone didn't know: Installing the ApplicationFirstly, turn on your iPhone or iPod touch (I've tried skipping this step, it doesn't work as well )Now touch the App Store button. It is usually on the first few pages or on the little dashboard at the bottom.Once loaded, press the search button, then touch the search bar at the top.Search "IP Board". http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0031.pngPress the first and only result.http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0032.pngTo download the application, press the "Free" button. It should change into an install button.http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0033.pngNow press Install.http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0034.pngType your Apple ID and Password and download the Application.http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0035.pngUsing the ApplicationPress the home button on the base of the iPod to go to the App Menu. You should find at the end of the app list a new app called "IPB"Press it.http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0036.pngIt now prompts you to push notifications. I pressed OK. Another prompt box comes up, just press OK on that one too.http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0037.pngYou now come to the Application itself.Press the "+" button in the top right corner to add a forum.http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0038.pngIt asks for the title. Write: Title: British Coins - Predecimal.comURL: http://www.predecimal.com/forum/and your email and password for predecimal.http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0039.pngThe forum is now added.Press it.http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0040.pngWait for it to loadhttp://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0041.pngIt's alive!http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0042.png Quote
azda Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 Had ip board for a while, nice wee app tho Quote
ski Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 excellent........worked for me............except for the turning on/off thingy Quote
RLC35 Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 NOTE: Due to the image limit on the forum I have posted most of the images as links. If you want to see them you must click on them.A while ago I saw a topic about coin apps for iPhone and I thought that as this forum is an incredibly good recourse I should look for a way to get it on my iPhone - without the hassle of getting it up on the browser in a badly sized window where I have to zoom every 5 seconds to read anything. Recognising the forum software as Invision Power Board (IP.Board) I knew that they had made an app - so it'd be pretty straightforward.I thought I'd put up how it's done in case anyone didn't know: Installing the ApplicationSion, Good post regarding the app., Thanks!Firstly, turn on your iPhone or iPod touch (I've tried skipping this step, it doesn't work as well )Now touch the App Store button. It is usually on the first few pages or on the little dashboard at the bottom.Once loaded, press the search button, then touch the search bar at the top.Search "IP Board". http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0031.pngPress the first and only result.http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0032.pngTo download the application, press the "Free" button. It should change into an install button.http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0033.pngNow press Install.http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0034.pngType your Apple ID and Password and download the Application.http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0035.pngUsing the ApplicationPress the home button on the base of the iPod to go to the App Menu. You should find at the end of the app list a new app called "IPB"Press it.http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0036.pngIt now prompts you to push notifications. I pressed OK. Another prompt box comes up, just press OK on that one too.http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0037.pngYou now come to the Application itself.Press the "+" button in the top right corner to add a forum.http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0038.pngIt asks for the title. Write: Title: British Coins - Predecimal.comURL: http://www.predecimal.com/forum/and your email and password for predecimal.http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0039.pngThe forum is now added.Press it.http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0040.pngWait for it to loadhttp://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0041.pngIt's alive!http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa416/SionGilbey/IMG_0042.png Quote
azda Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 There is another nice iPhone App. That may Be Useful to others. Its called viber, its a Bit like skype but only for iphones, it Allows you to Call other viber users for free worldwide.I've had it for a while and it works a treat Quote
Peter Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 Whoooosh...My IT buddies are my teenage girls who have set me up on facebook without a clue how to reply....bring back supercalc and ban these mobile phone thingies....I do like the internet and the vast amount of info but 3am and the wife storming downstairs is frightening....is it me or do you need a update on a weekly basis....my girls are after an applie I pad thingie and I thought Wii and playstation 3 would suffice....can't we get back to hoops,gocarts and written letters. Quote
azda Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 Whoooosh...My IT buddies are my teenage girls who have set me up on facebook without a clue how to reply....bring back supercalc and ban these mobile phone thingies....I do like the internet and the vast amount of info but 3am and the wife storming downstairs is frightening....is it me or do you need a update on a weekly basis....my girls are after an applie I pad thingie and I thought Wii and playstation 3 would suffice....can't we get back to hoops,gocarts and written letters.The ip board is quite good though Peter if you're on the go and want to check the forum, its a free app (we like free) Quote
Peter Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 What is a bloody App....don't want them and currently putting my head in the sand....why the info overload..it will end in tears.I really can't understand why other people can't see us going into meltdown...I will fill my fridge buy a barrel of malt and a rifle. Quote
Peter Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 and my neck is pink after the chaffing of Mrs Peters scarf... Quote
Peckris Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 What is a bloody App....It's short for Application, the ancient and traditional name for a computer program Quote
SionGilbey Posted January 27, 2011 Author Posted January 27, 2011 Hmm... the trouble with Facebook is that everyone can find you... even people you'd prefer not to. Quote
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