I bought Bomberman for the iPod and it ran fine for about a month and a half. I charged my ipod just now and got an error message, saying that my computer won't sync the game to my ipod because the game isn't authorized for my computer. I downloaded the game on my account, on my computer. How do I get it back?
Did you get a new computer or harddrive or something? Have you recently upgraded your version of iTunes? All of these can cause you to get this message. In iTunes, go to "Store" and a drop down menu will appear. One option will be to "Authorize Computer." click it and iTumes will ask for your password and all should be well. iTunes allows you to Authorize up to 5 computers at a time for all of your purchased content.
I have to wonder if iPods have the same kill switch vulnerability that iPhones have in that if Apple thinks that you shouldn't have a particular bit of software installed, they will disable it.
I had the hard drive changed, then upgraded to the newest iTunes. It asked me for a password, as you said, and I re-authorized it. It's already been authorized 3 times. But at least I've got my game back. For now.
If there is a switch on the iPod and Apple ever decides to use it on mine I will find Steve Jobs and slap him about the head with a dead stinky salmon a few times. I tell Apple behaves like a cult. Arrogant SOBs. Especially Steve Jobs.
The kill switch is a function that Apple will use for malicious software that Apple missed before putting it in the App store. For instance, you download iMahjong or something and think nothing of it. iMahjong has a trojan horse in it that records all of your phone calls and websites you vist while surfing the web and sares this data with the highest bidder. All of a sudden, you begin to get spam email to the account that your phone is synced with. This would be a violation of your privacy and Apples terms for software developers. Apple will and should use the kill switch to terminate the program. The App could just conflict with the iPhone OS. Oddly enough, the only App I've had crash on me consistantly is the Texas Hold'em which was written by Apple. TKO, i'd open a ticket in iTunes and report it.
Apple says they read source code and screen for malicious apps. There is no reason for a killswitch. The real reason it is in place is not to protect users but to protect Apple and phone service providers. They want to be able to disable anything that provides cheaper ways of doing common tasks. They have already pulled apps that allow you to use the internet connection as a cheaper means to do common phone tasks (like text msg). The "I am rich" app got pulled from the store for no reason. Sure, it is a stupid app but it was intended to be stupid and it didn't do anything malicious. So far the author hasn't gotten paid, and so far no buyers have said they have gotten refunds. So where is all that money?
Agreed. Malicious code shouldn't even getting past them if they are checking. This is one of the reasons I don't like Apple. This need to control my device is outrageous. I paid for it. What I do with it is my business. It's one of the reasons I will not be getting one.
Oh please, guys. Just because they're checking doesn't mean something won't slip past. And with the sheer number of apps hitting that store, it's quite possible something's going to slip through sooner or later. However, I agree that the licensing, especially on apps, leaves something to be desired. For example, on free apps, I should never need to enter my iTunes account information. I agree with AlphaMan that TKO's best recourse is to open a ticket with Apple. I've heard reports of Apple letting people redownload entire music libraries that got FUBARed one way or another. Hell, I just got AppleCare for my MBP activated after a year after an Apple Genius misquoted when my warranty was due to expire. They're expensive and a little cultlike, but they're rarely unfair. At worst, they will hold you exactly to the terms you agreed upon. Most of the time, though, they'll let you slide.
Text messaging? iPhone does have text messaging. They don't have multimedia messaging... photos and video, but I'm sure it's coming soon. To assume that Apple won't ever miss something while checking ofr source code is a little too much, IMHO. The I Am Rich App was pulled after 8 downloads very recently... After complaints by those who did download it. Let's wait and see what happens before we condemn Apple. And while I own the hardware, The software, like any other computer is licensed for use on my device. Now if I pay for an App and it is causing my phone to not work properly, I would want someone to tell me that this App is causing the problem and we will disable it and give you a refund.
Yes I know they do but you pay your phone company for it. You do realize that with "unlimited" internet (which is part of the plan), pretty much everything on the phone (even the phone calls) could be done for FREE over the net, which would save you a lot of money. If you think the kill switch was put in place to stop malicious activity you are being very naive. Sure, it might bea nice side-effect but in reality it is there so they can stop you from doing things they don't WANT you to do.
Ah yes, Apple has done a great job of being all evil and controlling. I mean, their patches have all been designed to remove jailbreaking and...oh, yeah, never mind. They've done no such thing.. The only thing they've cared about is the device running on unapproved networks which, I've no doubt, was all part of their contract with AT&T. Addtionally, it goes back to Apple's design philosophy of a consistant user experience - don't want people seeing an Apple device running like shot on some mystery network.
Go to the iTunes Store. In the upper right hand corner, a box with your email address should be there. Click it and iTunes will ask for your password. Enter it and click "View Account." View your purchase history and find the entry for your purchase of Bomberman and click the text next to it that says "Report A Problem." Should be forthcoming from there.
