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Old 07-25-2008, 03:44 AM
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Force mail to fetch mail faster for 2.0!!

Okay since I couldn't find out how to change how frequently my mail app fetches mail (more than every 15 minutes) on the 2.0 firmware i decided to do it myself.

As you should all know apple changed a lot of things in the 2.0 firmware. Thats why the previous method is not effective on 2.0

But there is a new very similar way... brought to you by me (todanator)

1. Okay first you have to have a jailbroken ipod/iphone with openssh installed.
And have your fetch data settings set to 15 minutes.
You must then log into your ipod.
I prefer to use Cyberduck
(if you don't know how... look it up on youtube)

2. You must then navigate to the directory....
"/private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences"

3. Then go to the plist file called com.apple.persistentconnection.plist and download it to your comp.

4. if you don't have something that lets you read/edit the plist already you can go to Convert Apple Property list from binary to text XML and convert it into a readable file.... and no you don't have to reconvert it back.

5. once you've got it open with something, look for the
<integer>900<integer>

6. the 900 is the seconds between each time mail goes and gets your mail
so you can change it to something like 300 for 5 minutes or 120 for 2 ect.

7. once you've edited that save it and replace the old plist file with your
new and improved one.

INFO
If you check your fetch settings it will say manual... its lying to you.
test it out and you'll see!

I'M SO PROUD OF THIS! I'VE ONLY OWNED A IPOD TOUCH FOR 4 DAYS AND I HAVE NO XCODE EXPERIENCE AT ALL! I BASICALLY DISCOVERED THIS BY LOOKING THROUGH EVERY PLIST FILE I COULD FIND LOL!
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Old 07-25-2008, 07:20 AM
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I haven't jailbroken my 3G iPhone yet, but this will be one of the first things I attempt after installing SSH. That'd be pretty sweet if it works.
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Old 07-25-2008, 07:40 AM
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nice find
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Old 07-26-2008, 11:26 PM
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I cannot find the file "com.apple.persistentconnection.plist". I opened SSH and Cyberduck. I have a jailbroken Ipod Touch.

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Old 07-27-2008, 12:42 AM
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Okay here is the path starting from the beginning...

/private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/com.apple.persistentconnection.plist

Its got to be in there. Make sure your ipod isn't set to manual before editing the plist

NOTE: If you want your ipod to check for mail even with the screen off, push needs to be enabled.
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Old 07-27-2008, 02:41 PM
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Todanator, thanks for the help. I didn't have it set to get mail.

I can get the info you want under "Quick Look" in Cyberduck. I cannot get a program in Mac to convert the file so I can edit it. I have tried a few sites that gave a link like the one you gave, but the site seems to be down.

Thanks for your help in advance !!

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Old 07-27-2008, 04:53 PM
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Todanator, thanks for the help. I didn't have it set to get mail.

I can get the info you want under "Quick Look" in Cyberduck. I cannot get a program in Mac to convert the file so I can edit it. I have tried a few sites that gave a link like the one you gave, but the site seems to be down.

Thanks for your help in advance !!
You can get Plist Edit Pro here:

Apple - Downloads - Development Tools - PlistEdit Pro
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Oh sorry I didn't know that sight was down.
I have no idea if it will work or not but here are my 5 minutes and 2 minutes plist files...
http://mt13.quickshareit.com/share/plistfiles69027.zip

and here is that app that hyflyer mentioned for editing the plist files (cracked version)
by the way thanks for mentioning it hyflyer... works great!
http://mt14.quickshareit.com/share/p...pro117290d.zip
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Old 07-27-2008, 09:31 PM
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Thank You Hiflyer and Todanator for all the useful information and tips. I will get to work and see what happens.
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Old 07-28-2008, 12:30 AM
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yup no problemo
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Old 07-28-2008, 01:28 PM
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could I not simply edit the plist in notepad ? using winxp ?

has anyone tried this yet ? just about to j/b my 3g...

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Oh sorry I didn't know that sight was down.
I have no idea if it will work or not but here are my 5 minutes and 2 minutes plist files...
http://mt13.quickshareit.com/share/plistfiles69027.zip

and here is that app that hyflyer mentioned for editing the plist files (cracked version)
by the way thanks for mentioning it hyflyer... works great!
http://mt14.quickshareit.com/share/p...pro117290d.zip
i tried your file, didn't work, got an error

is there any way to edit my own plist in winxp ???? help please....when i open it in wordpad, it's all jibberish and i dont see <integer>900<integer>

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i have no idea how for the pc. i stopped using those things...
but googled 'convert apple property lists from binary to xml' and got this sight that should
convert it for you... Convert Apple Property list from binary to text XML
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Old 08-03-2008, 06:58 PM
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thanks got it to work !

any harm by setting the value to 60 (1 minute) ???

i read somewhere where he stated that while your phone is checking your email you won't be able to recieve phonecalls ? is this true ?
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Old 08-03-2008, 09:18 PM
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Will this be a battery eater??? My 3G already eats enough!
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UPDATE: YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE PUSH ENABLED!! YOU IPOD/IPHONE WILL TURN WIFI ON MOMENTARILY TO CHECK FOR NEW MAIL.

FOR MONICA: I have actually never tried 60 for the integer. Go ahead a try it out if 60 doesn't work try 060.

FOR SHAGSTER: Yes this will increase the amount of times your wifi is being used so it will decrease your battery a little bit faster. I would suggest 5 minutes for you mister
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