How to search for a file on your iphone

[REGRETAM1N]

Hi Kevin, putting the astrix in before the .wav brought up a few results but unfortunately only got music tracks. The file is being displayed in Sleep Recorder as "SleepRecorder_003.wav".

It's not the end of the world of I can't transfer this file but it's just something that's really bugging me because it's beating me! Thanks for your help all the same.

Joe

[whatasite]

@REGRETAM1N Hi Joe, the file directory structure for the iPhone is different than a standard PC based file directory. For example your MP3 files you have stored on your iPhone will not have the same name during your search. The good news is that you found the wav files on your device, next step is to figure out which is the right file. You can do this by date or just copying the files to your computer and playing them.

[REGRETAM1N]

thanks for video, works great but cannot find the .wav file im trying to move. recorded using the Sleep Recorder app. any ideas? thanks.

[whatasite]

@REGRETAM1N Do a search for *.wav that will find you all the wave files. ...and are you sure that the files being saved are in wave format? All the best, Kevin

[gertlover]

Does it not work with iPhone 3.1.2 or 3GS? Just for iPhone 4 then?

[whatasite]

@gertlover It is more firmware restrictions that is messing this feature up. It does work with version 2.2 (5g77) firmware, other than that you will need to conduct your own tests. If it works for you please drop a comment and let us know what firmware version you have. All the best, Kevin

[911LIESdotORG]

Does anyone know how to use Mobile Terminal on a jailbroken 3GS in finding files such as *.mp4 etc? I've used the commands FIND and LOCATE without success mainly because I don't know where to find a concise Mobile Terminal user's guide that can explain how I can do this task. Help!

[whatasite]

@911LIESdotORG May the application sharepod might help.

[manow05]

iTunesMobileDevice.dll error after i click the t-pot what to do?

[whatasite]

@manow05 I believe you need to have iTunes turned off and it should work fine.

[whatasite]

@manow05 I did some research and it maybe related to your firmware upgrade. Apple seems to have blocked access to viewing it's directory. Do a keyword search for your error above and you should find the same information about this error maybe being related to an Apple firmware issue.

[whatasite]

@whatasite It doesn't work with iphone 3GS, os 3.1.2. Only few directory can display after connection. But can not read, write and etc.

[yosoyelqueso]

Dude, 100%, all-the-way awesome! Saved my bacon with iDos! You rock :)

[longwangster6969]

This is a two year old video but the best and only one I've seen that gives a clear way to search for iphone files. I have an ipod 4g and can use all kinds of programs to view and drag/drop files but none, until I saw this video, told me how to do a search. Thanks. Now all I have to do is close down my mac and open it again in windows to try this out. Thanks once more

[jackytootsh]

THANKKKSSSSSSSSSS

[sonogirl12345]

Hi

Can I use this to retrieve text message files?

[whatasite]

@sonogirl12345 If you know the file name you should be able to find it, or you can use the search by date function.

Kevin

[MrMeco13]

yeeeeeeee thank you

[TheNinjaTako]

Hi, great video. This seems very interesting to extract files from an iphone. My situation differs slightly, I had 2gb of photos on a usb key which I lost at school the other day, but have all these photos on my iphone, can I extract the photos with this program? I mean can I bundle cut and paste all my photos? Because if I have to cut and paste 4000 different pictures that may take a while! lol thanks alot

[whatasite]

@TheNinjaTako You just need to browse to the folder that has your photos, then select all the photos and drag and drop them onto a folder on your pc. It works very similar to how you would drag and drop files into an ftp server. All the best, Kevin

[TheNinjaTako]

@whatasite Right on, thanks for the quick reply! I'll dl the program today then!

[whatasite]

@TheNinjaTako Hey it is free and easy to do, so it would not hurt at all to give it a try! I copy files back and forth without issue so you should be fine!

[10KewlPerson10]

Can you please help me. after I updated my phone I lost all my notes. I found a way to get all my music and videos back but i still cannot get my notes back. I went to my back up files and it was a lot of files with gibberish names. will I ever get my notes back? PLEASE REPLY.

[whatasite]

@10KewlPerson10 I searched Google for keywords "what are the extension for iphone notepad files" and got a hit to a site that might help.  However, YouTube will not permit the url to be pasted here.

All the best,

Kevin

[Geomanb]

BRILLIANT!!!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!

[whatasite]

@Geomanb Your welcome this feature should be built into the iphone.

[bobalob321]

Thanks a lot! Very helpful tutorial. Keep it up

[jam8769]

where is the tpot download on the code.google page i cant find it

[whatasite]

@jam8769 I attempted to place the url here but it would not work. Just do a general google search and you will find it.

[whatasite]

@ezgoesfirst The song was created using an application called FruitLoops, it enables you to create royalty free music.

[gekooo]

you are the best

[bdubwendt]

very helpful tutorial! Thanks!

[whatasite]

I am glad you can now find your files on your iphone. All the best,

Kevin

[slaxmusic]

Good work man...great tutorial...helped me a lot.....keep it up man...!!!

[Naro323]

but can u copy and change other file like the 1s in the dev folder?

[whatasite]

Yes you can.

[loserofnothing]

woah, but the files i wanna get are from an app called MxTube, it's saved in an flv format which i still have to convert to view :(

great vid anyway!

[nuster7]

Thank you, thank you and thank you! This video save me a a lot of time searching for my downloaded .deb file.

This is Great video and the program and plug-in is simple too.

[TheLastBrocker]

THX alot great Video,5 Stars

[whatasite]

Thanks for the great rating, who would of figured an Apple iPhone would not have a basic search for files feature. But this plugin for Total Commander gets the job done!

[illusiveTR]

Both you and video are cool mate :) I never tought i ll be using total commander after all those years tho.

[whatasite]

Hey sometimes we need to get down to basics.

All the best,

Kevin

[ballap004]

thank you so much for this tutorial...you saved me so much stress its not even funny

[whatasite]

Your welcome glad the tutorial helped out.

All the best,

Kevin

[vadimKu]

it is so rare to see a video that actually helps

you saved my entire address book and all my other info after i had a black screen bug

[whatasite]

Great to hear the video helped, all the best.

Kevin

[sarahrogers08]

nice one, thanks

[officerbarbrady]

just lettin yall know if you are watching, this doesn't work if you don't have itunes installed (i don't have it installed and it gives me a "missing library" error)

[KhashSter1R4N]

do i need to be jailbroken?

[whatasite]

I do not believe it is required.

All the best,

Kevin

[gharbill]

Just what I was looking for!!!

thanQ so much