IPAD initial setup?

[Matth3w]

And 3G through Verizon.

 

[GordonD]

I can run my IPAD through Verizon 3G? how?

 

[Matth3w]

You can if you have a Verizon smartphone that is rooted and running WiFi tether. That's the only way. Verizon uses CDMA, ATT uses GSM, so they are not compatible networks.

 

[GordonD]

would a verizon blackberry work?

 

[Matth3w]

Hmmm, I don't know anything about rooting Blackberries, but I don't think so. If you had an Android phone like the Motorola Droid, no issues.

 

[GordonD]

my daughter has the droid, yes. But how do I tether, not too computer savoy help. do I need a special cable?

 

[Matth3w]

If you're not too computer savvy, I would just forget it. You have to hack your phone and install stuff and no it's not a cord, it's over WiFi.

I wrote this for the Droid Forums before I was banned for defending the iPad over and over...there are approximately 100 steps to the process. Some of the links are probably outdated by now, but that just gives you an idea of the process if you're not familiar with doing it. It takes me about 5 minutes, but if you've never done it before and make mistakes it could take you a day.

Complete How-To on How to Mod Your Phone (2.1 ROM, O/C, MM, Boot Animation, etc) - Droid Forum - Verizon Droid & the Motorola Droid Forum

 

[GordonD]

where can I find someone I can take the droid to and do this for me?

 

[Matth3w]

Good question. People do it all the time on Craigslist and stuff for a fee. I could do it for you but you'd have to mail me the phone. There used to be a really simple site that broke it down to the very basics called rootyourdroid.info but they shut it down I think.

There are some apps on the Market that do it for you (or there used to be not sure about now) but you still need to know the basics.