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1. Norman on April 15th, 2008 10:14 am:
   

   wrong source, right one is http://fring.com/iphone.xml

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   Douglas on April 15th, 2008 10:23 am:

   sorry, I had the www. in there, fixed now
2. Norman on April 15th, 2008 10:15 am:
   

   strangely enough, if i try to add http://fring.com/iphone.xml to my sources at iAppCat it says Wrong XML Type, but that also happened with your wrong source, i got this one http://fring.com/iphone.xml from their official HP

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3. T Webb on April 15th, 2008 10:38 am:
   

   I have used this app on my WM6 T-Mobile Dash and it worked great. Sometimes it would hang when starting the program and I would have to restart. Hopefully this program for the iPhone doesn’t act the same way.

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4. T Webb on April 15th, 2008 10:40 am:
   

   This is a bit off topic Doug but when I click links in the news section I get page not found errors on some pages.

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   Douglas on April 15th, 2008 10:46 am:

   Thanks for letting me know, I’ll work on that today!
5. echo on April 15th, 2008 11:10 am:
   

   weird thing… I added their source and all I get under the “fring” category is “fring pre-release 0.978″. I’ve checked the source with their website and its correct, I then deleted the source and added it again and I still get the same result.

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   Douglas on April 15th, 2008 11:23 am:

   Yes, this is what I installed. If you check their site, this is actually a pre-release.

   

   echo on April 15th, 2008 11:27 am:

   Ya, I guess I was thrown off by their instructions as it shows 1.0 under “Version”. Thanks Doug for the quick response.

   

   Douglas on April 15th, 2008 11:28 am:

   That is strange. Did you get it installed ok?

   

   echo on April 15th, 2008 12:03 pm:

   Ya I got it installed, thanks. I guess the instructions on their website shows the yet-to-be-released v1.0
6. Macopoulos on April 15th, 2008 11:29 am:
   

   Does skype works.. thats “the” question!

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   Douglas on April 15th, 2008 11:44 am:

   Yes, Skype works. However, it only works over Wifi and not Edge. We also can’t get it to make an iPhone to iPhone Skype call. But, it will Sype a computer.

   

   Bishoo on November 26th, 2008 6:25 pm:

   does this work on 2.1 ?!?!?!
7. Ken on April 15th, 2008 11:38 am:
   

   Hey….
   Can you please start adding which Category each App is listed under? With so many Repos…The only option I have is to go under the All Apps and start scrolling. Takes a LONG Time to find some times….depending on how they spell the darn app…LOL

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8. rookie on April 15th, 2008 11:52 am:
   

   VoipBuster compatibility, please…

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   echo on April 15th, 2008 12:08 pm:

   Isn’t VoipBuster free only for landlines (ie SIP devices)?

   

   rookie on April 15th, 2008 3:01 pm:

   Nope, Skype like, but with free landlines calls….very sweet …you can also have a SIP client and use the voipbuster account…
9. ismail on April 15th, 2008 11:59 am:
   

   this app is under “fring” if you installed the surce correctly

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10. kiat on April 15th, 2008 12:12 pm:
    

    There’s something wrong with my fring )= I can send messages to my buddies on MSN and they can see the messages but i cant see their replies even though they told me they replied! Can anyone help?

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11. Steve anderson on April 15th, 2008 12:13 pm:
    

    amazing app within seconds had MSN messenger going because mobilechat I cant get to work at all now good app

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12. Richard B. on April 15th, 2008 12:23 pm:
    

    I cannot get it to subscribe to Skype. I just get the spinning wheel for ever. Please let me know if I need to do something else first.

    Thanks

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    Andres R on April 15th, 2008 2:35 pm:

    I’m having the same problem. Spinning forever on Skype.

    

    Kristian on April 15th, 2008 3:04 pm:

    Same for me…… Wonder if it has anything to do with ZiPhone unlocking….. On a 1.0.2 OTB now running 1.1.4 cracked using ZiPhone…
13. gregory on April 15th, 2008 1:08 pm:
    

    It just works perfectly for my scype and it was inside the install today apps.gregory

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14. Andrey Richman on April 15th, 2008 1:35 pm:
    

    You need to pay to use this app?
    Or its free?

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    sa on April 15th, 2008 1:53 pm:

    YES, fring charges you nothing! The software is completely free and as calls are routed over the internet rather than the mobile network, you need only pay your regular service provider for the data costs.

    

    Andrey Richman on April 15th, 2008 2:04 pm:

    I don’t know why, but the calling option isn’t working…
    The Icq and the Messenger are working great, but in Google talk, when i’am pressing the call button its crashed and take me to the main screen(the summerboard)
    somybody know where i had been rong?
15. Andrey Richman on April 15th, 2008 2:05 pm:
    

    *wrong

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16. Lucas on April 15th, 2008 3:21 pm:
    

    Both Skype and Google Talks work fine on my 1.1.4 iPhone. Call and Chat were also working but I couldn’t get the headphone work properly. I could only hear the ringtone, no voice but my buddy was able to hear my voice from my side.

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17. mernokur on April 15th, 2008 3:21 pm:
    

    It’s working for me on my 1.1.3 (gtalk, messenger and SIP). I haven’t tried skype yet.

    The sound doesn’t work via the headset though. Others can hear me, but there is no sound whatsoever. I hope it gets fixed in 1.0.

    Great app, I’ve been waiting for this for a while.

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18. Bassir on April 15th, 2008 3:31 pm:
    

    Is it superior to Apollo and MobileChat as an AIM client?

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19. Mystique on April 15th, 2008 3:45 pm:
    

    Hi!
    I apologize if this seems like a ridiculous or redundant question but I’m new to this sort of technology.
    What I was wondering is: How does one sign up for Skype? Is there a charge to use this service? I tried Googling this & can’t make heads or tails out of whether or not u get charged for each call u make using Skype? As well, there was talk of SIP vs. Skypeout?
    Pls help as I’m very confused & would like to use this app!
    I did download it & it signed up very smoothly for MSN,Yahoo & ICQ.
    Thanx so much, hope ur all having a good day,
    Mystique

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    sa on April 15th, 2008 6:01 pm:

    To get started using Skype, you need to download our free software.

    If you have any problems using Skype, please first make sure that you are using the most recent version of the software.

    To download Skype to your computer:

    - Simply download the software.
    - Save the installation file to your computer.
    - Be sure to remember where you saved the file (the desktop might be a good place).

    Please also read also the user guides.

    The first time you start Skype you must create a new user account. Select Don’t have a Skype Name from the sign in window then press enter or click Next in order to move on to the next level. Complete the empty fields. You will be asked to choose a Skype Name and password.

    The Skype Name and password fields are required in order to use Skype. You can choose any name but it must be at least 6 characters in length and without spaces in between, such as JohnDoe or John_Doe or John123 etc. If the name is already in use, you will have to try again.

    Check the box in front of Yes I have read and I Accept the Skype End Users License Agreement.

    Finally press Finish.

    

    sa on April 15th, 2008 6:03 pm:

    Skype is a free program that you download on to your computer. Skype uses cutting edge peer-to-peer (p2p) technology allowing you to call other people on Skype for free as well as offering affordable, high-quality voice communications to phones and mobiles all over the world.
20. T Webb on April 15th, 2008 4:23 pm:
    

    Quick question Mystique. How’s Magneto doing? J/K.

    You have to pay to use Skype I believe. I use freedigits, they allow free incoming calls and provides a number for you. If you have T-Mobile Fav 5 program you can forward calls to your Freedigit numbers and have Fring answer the calls and you wont use any plan minutes. Of course you’d have to be connected via Wi-Fi. Visit freedigits.net for details.

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21. jk111 on April 15th, 2008 5:02 pm:
    

    I cannot get this application to register my skype account

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22. Andrey Richman on April 15th, 2008 5:47 pm:
    

    What about the 1.1.2 ? Are they working on it too?(Google Talk?Skype?)

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23. Fred on April 15th, 2008 6:10 pm:
    

    I cant get past the start up screem where you have to createa fring account everytime i enter a new usenae and password it either tells me that it has been used or the app just closes to the iphone home screen. can someone help me

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    sa on April 15th, 2008 6:18 pm:

    uninstall and reinstall

    

    Fred on April 15th, 2008 6:22 pm:

    thank you i just did that and it works
24. jk111 on April 15th, 2008 6:56 pm:
    

    finally got it to register

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    Andres on April 15th, 2008 8:56 pm:

    How did you get it to work? Was it just taking for ever before and then failing? What did you do differently?

    

    Andres on April 15th, 2008 9:03 pm:

    Never mind. They must have fixed something at their end, because it just worked for me too. Nothing different done. I just tried it again. 1.1.4 Ziphone jailbreak.
25. Madison on April 15th, 2008 7:03 pm:
    

    is it me or is the app “wallpaper” not working right.

    p.s. I posted here cause I don’t know my way around the website

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26. Jollyblue on April 15th, 2008 7:06 pm:
    

    pretty neat app. finally an app that wont just log me off aim when my phone locks like mobilechat and appollo.

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27. Gary on April 15th, 2008 7:30 pm:
    

    Has anyone found that the bluetooth in the General setting shows “Not Available” when you’re running this app?

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    Pyri on April 16th, 2008 6:19 am:

    Yes, I’m getting that error… along with what’s going on in comment 30.
    I haven’t a clue what’s going on ;/

    

    Pyri on April 16th, 2008 7:49 am:

    Just a warning … this happens … even AFTER you uninstall Fring!!! I uninstalled it because of its HUGE instability issue, but its STILL unavailable! I’m going to try to Restory with iTunes and rejailbreak it. If it doesn’t work, I’m going to be severely pissed off! I didn’t pay $129.99 USD for the official iPhone Bluetooth headset for it not to freakin’ work! I can’t even say its a $130 paperweight because it doesn’t weigh squat!! lol

    

    Pyri on April 16th, 2008 7:59 am:

    Okay, an update after Restoring through iTunes :
    It DOES work, but yes… its a full restore. I have to download a year’s worth of 3rd party apps all over again… Just to think the sourse I’ve added… If it wasn’t for iAppCat, suicide might be an answer, lol. Use at your own risk there, Gary. =/
28. mfo on April 15th, 2008 8:09 pm:
    

    when are you guys going to review “maps offline”

    I have no idea how to use the app but it seems like a good idea.

    if you are able, please post something about it including how to use it properly.

    Thank you.

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29. Pyri on April 15th, 2008 8:42 pm:
    

    I keep getting errors or neverending “registering” circles. What’s going on? I’ve tried uninstalling, reinstalling, rebooting, etc. Nothing works. I’m on a FW1.1.4 … and you guys here have FW1.1.4s, right? ^^;

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    Ahmed Zainal on April 16th, 2008 7:34 am:

    Do you get this when ur on Edge or WiFi? I get this on edge, will try on WiFi and let u know!

    

    Pyri on April 16th, 2008 7:47 am:

    This is on both Wi-Fi and EDGE. =/

    

    sa on April 16th, 2008 12:32 pm:

    I had the same issue at work… At home I have no problem … It seems that my WIFI is blocking some of the ports.
30. T Webb on April 15th, 2008 10:55 pm:
    

    I noticed that Dock doesn’t work with Fring installed. Uninstalled and Dock is back. This sucks. I use dock to access my hidden apps so fring is a no go for me at this time unless someone has a work around.

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31. gabron on April 16th, 2008 12:57 am:
    

    using my iphone on FW 1.1.4, installing fring was working fine. BUT i can not login (register) with my existing account. i do know fring from my Nokia Mobile Phone times it’s working BUT not with the iphone. I do hope they’re updating the pre-release asap!

    cheers

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32. bmszabo on April 16th, 2008 5:16 am:
    

    Word of warning: Great app, but…

    After installing ALL sms messages wiped out by Fring; which is not really a drama; but even unread, new messages will be erased before you can get to them! After uninstalling Fring, restoring sms file everything OK. Have the feeling it is some dir permission issue.. Any comment?

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    Pyri on April 16th, 2008 6:22 am:

    I didn’t lose my SMS … I wonder what’s going on? It seems this app is messing with different things for different people. Maybe its Jailbreak method dependant?

    

    bmszabo on April 16th, 2008 6:45 am:

    Iphone: 1.1.4, pwnage; all sms wiped after Fring install. Was thinking about autolock? Somehow, sms’s vanish after autolock period, after unlocking. That makes me think about changes in user dir permissions?

    

    Pyri on April 16th, 2008 7:46 am:

    The permissions are okay … they’re all 0755 when I SSH’d terminal. I can usually work around things like this, but I’m at a loss of words, for once…

    

    Pyri on April 16th, 2008 8:03 am:

    Oh, and as far as I know, it only works on FW1.1.3/.4. The default directory is the changed /mobile folder, so that’s not it either. Freakin’ want this program so bad, hurry up and v1.0 already! haha

    

    Marco on April 25th, 2008 9:38 am:

    After installing frings all my phone contacts vanish! The same happened with others persons around here.
33. thewhoadyman on April 16th, 2008 9:52 am:
    

    I’m on 1.1.3 and it was running just fine until I went to text someone while fring was running. After the text sent, everything in my sms window was gone. So, I exited out of fring and tried to send another but it hang and the text send did not complete. I could still use the home button and other functions but the text wouldn’t send. Had to restart it and texts are working fine now and showing in the sms window as well. Going to try starting up fring again to see what happens. Great app though, can’t wait for 1.0.

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34. Jash Sayani on April 16th, 2008 10:04 am:
    

    Thanks Douglas !!!
    I had been waiting for this app from years… And now it comes !

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35. Fring video goodness. | The-iBlog on April 16th, 2008 2:21 pm:
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36. DJ on April 17th, 2008 5:12 pm:
    

    what does it mean when you have a red dot with a number 4 on it, on the actual fring icon. like when you have missed calls or sms? i logged in and i didnt see 4 contacts online, only saw 1 so not sure what the heck it means? anyone

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    ab03 on April 27th, 2008 9:48 pm:

    means that the person is chatting with. i think.
37. Jash Sayani on April 18th, 2008 10:08 am:
    

    Used it for a week now… Too bad. When I revieve a call (SIM), the Fring call (Skype / SIP) gets hanged up! Any Solution !..?

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38. Marco on April 25th, 2008 9:36 am:
    

    After installing frings all my phone contacts disappeared! The same happened with others persons around here.

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39. Si on April 27th, 2008 2:38 pm:
    

    Like mobilechat it takes forever to load the buddy list on MSN, fring takes longest because it adds all the buddies i previously deleted…. Is it possible to program fring to a current MSN buddy list? Otherwise it’s pretty useless for me on MSN. However, skype works well and pretty quick.

    Adium mirrors my MSN, why can’t Fring use same method?

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40. Mario on April 28th, 2008 7:52 pm:
    

    Hi,

    Great app. Im using msn messenger and its working good, but I cant edit or delete my buddys. Need some help!

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41. CptHook on April 29th, 2008 10:22 am:
    

    Skype, MSN + AIM all work fine, I have not tried to make a call yet but as above all my SMS’s have gone!!!

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42. dave on May 1st, 2008 2:07 pm:
    

    does this work with t-zones plan? or u need the data internet plan?

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43. Libertyforall on May 7th, 2008 2:53 pm:
    

    Fring .9785 came out today — not sure what’s new…

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    Libertyforall on May 7th, 2008 2:58 pm:

    http://www.fring.com/blog/

    “Updated fring version for iPhone (pre-release v. 0.9875)
    iPhone users head’s up! thanks to your feedback we have started ‘ironing out’ bugs in the fring for iPhone pre release version.

    There is a new version for you to play with (version 0.9875) which addresses the following:

    1. Issues resulting in deleted SMS (additional QA work on our side still in progress)
    2. mVoIP calls on 1.1.2 are now fully supported.
    3. Incoming SIP calls are also available with this new version

    Important: to update your fring version DO NOT uninstall current version (well you can, but then you will need to retype your fring login information) Simply go to the ‘installer’ and get the updated fring version from the ‘updates’ section.

    Again, your feedback, suggestions and insights on the product are a huge help, and are truly influencing the R&D process, and helping us in improving fring for iPhone.

    So thanks and keep them coming”
44. MacManiac on May 8th, 2008 12:13 am:
    

    its a famouse habbit of fring that it erases all u r sms i tryed it for a while and it was always the seam after a bit all u r sms are gone and new incoming sms are as well …. its to bad becouse it is the best skype app for the iphone
    available right now ,i really hope the will fix it soon!!!!!!!

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45. falno on May 9th, 2008 8:30 am:
    

    Skype work fine on my 1.1.4 iPhone. (a litle delay) Call over sip didn’t work for me. I can hear my calling partner,but he is haering nothing.
    The same under skype works.

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46. dave on May 11th, 2008 11:11 am:
    

    hey does this program requires wifi for in order to be on aim, yahoo, etc and to make calls? does regular data internet ok or t-zones?

    thanks

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47. MacManiac on May 13th, 2008 12:26 pm:
    

    FRING IS STILL ERASING ALL U R SMS IVEN WITH UPDATE

    i cant imagine what happen today again all sms and some contacts are GONE this softwear is just not possible to have.
    gets me in big trouble second time …. anybody any advice how i can get them back?????

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48. Alfred on May 14th, 2008 3:46 am:
    

    how do I add MSN all those because my communities setup is empty I tired to reinstall but still nothing

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49. Mikaele on May 14th, 2008 6:44 am:
    

    I was using Fring and MSN, AOL and Yahoo was working fine. I was also able to receive Skype calls up until yesterday. Now when i go to log on i’m stuck in “registering” mode.

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    exalen on June 15th, 2008 7:16 am:

    same here… I had to reinstall Fring and now it doesn’t work…
50. milen on May 28th, 2008 8:59 am:
    

    Hey…I need to know if Fring requires a data plan (total internet and hot spot) or just t-zones

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51. simonf on June 1st, 2008 1:24 pm:
    

    fring is still trying to recieve every buddy I ever added or deleted… Please please please just make it mirror my current list that Adium and MS Messenger see with no problems. Thanks

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52. Rafael on June 9th, 2008 10:39 am:
    

    Fring is working perfectly for now and is a great start for mobile app users. I agree that losing SMS is a hassle but honestly the benefits out-weigh the loss. I have been reading the blog and would like to know how the app works over the Edge network. I have been able to use my skype account without WiFi using chat. I have not tried calling in but that is my next test. I am completely satisfied with the development and look forward to a completely functional app in the future. Thank you for making this possible in the first place. All we need now is to be able to attach an external camera to include video conferencing. I hope someone is working on it.

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    Brian on June 30th, 2008 4:11 pm:

    I dont see Fring application on Installer. Could some one help me please??
53. mutaz on July 2nd, 2008 3:11 am:
    

    i install fring it work fine with chat but when iam trying to make acall he give me the following message : voip is not supported by edge what should i do

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54. mutaz on July 2nd, 2008 3:29 am:
    

    sorry the message is:voice call is not supported on edge

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55. Mike Nunes on July 17th, 2008 1:11 pm:
    

    Can some break down the pros and cons of the app for iphone 3g?

    I want to be able to have aim, yahoo and msn running in the background and be able to receive a ring or vibration when someone sends me a message is this possible with this app?

    Is the program going to remain free?

    Can someone assist me with these questions, so that when the new jailbreak comes out for 3g i will have a better idea if this app is worth jail breaking my phone.

    Thanks in advance

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56. Alic on July 28th, 2008 10:51 am:
    

    the upload speed of edge is to slow to let the people on the other ened to hear everything you say

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57. arsen on September 29th, 2008 7:16 am:
    

    everybody look at this!
    It’s almost here..

    http://www.bestettiassociati.com/scambio/Picture_1.jpg

    take care
    Ar.

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58. Max Copperhead on October 1st, 2008 12:37 am:
    

    i have firmware 2.0, will this work on my iphone?
    i tried entering the source into Cydia, i get a repos error! help!

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59. Macopoulos on October 1st, 2008 11:20 am:
    

    I need it for 2.1 too anybody can help?

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    Jim Bob on October 4th, 2008 7:34 am:

    How do you get Fring on CYDIA?
60. Johnson Carl on October 5th, 2008 1:16 am:
    

    Fring is now available via App Store. And of course for free

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61. nikhilr on October 6th, 2008 5:10 am:
    

    its on app store for free now. Dont need to jailbreak.

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62. amy on October 12th, 2008 8:53 am:
    

    I really need help with the fring source right now.. Somehow, I couldn’t add fring source into the installer sources. It always says that “please input the valid source URL above to add the source”. I have typed the source correctly but it is still the same. Anyone know how to fix this problem? Thanks!

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63. ryan on October 13th, 2008 6:10 pm:
    

    Any person I call on fring has A HORRIBLE ECHO on their end. It makes it practically unusable. People won’t talk to me because of it. Anyone else having this problem???? I praying icall is better because fring’s echo is awful.

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64. hady on March 2nd, 2009 10:33 pm:
    

    I have added the right source http:\\fring.com\iphone.xml
    I have firmware 1.1.4.
    I cannot download fring app (fring pre-release 0.9786), it kept showing “Error package download failed”
    Please help me…..

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    a on March 24th, 2009 2:44 am:

    hi hady – i have the same prb

    did you manage to solve yours?

    

    hady on March 24th, 2009 5:12 am:

    I have solved my problem downloading fring app. After asking a person whom is competent in iphone, he helped me to upgrade your iphone firmware to at least ver 2.0 then I downloaded fring app smoothly.
65. Aram on March 23rd, 2009 3:53 am:
    

    isn’t there any fring source for installer 4.1 or cydia ????? please help, i can’t find Fring anywhere

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