![]() The Storage tab allows you to store files on the device to be later accessed by any computer. The Books tab also provides the same functionality, listing all of your books stored on the device, as well as allowing you to import, export, and delete books. You’re able to import, export, and delete images, as well as display them in a slideshow. The Photo tab will allow you to manage any pictures or albums saved on the device. I find this menu to work much faster and simpler than the one used in iTunes. You can import, export, and delete files, as well as create your playlists. The Media tab will allow you to manage all of your videos, music, podcasts, ringtones, voice memos, and playlists. Most apps will not install without AppSync installed on your device, this can be a good tool if you’re a developer and want to test your app on your device, or if you want to install a app you have stored on your computer that is no longer listed in the App Store. If your device is jailbroken you can also install IPA or PXL files to your device. You can uninstall and create backups of each app, which can very helpful in creating single backups since iCloud is a all or nothing backup tool. You can also update your apps from this menu using the update tab at the top. The Applications tab will show you all of the currently installed apps, and shared documents like iCloud game saves and documents. You can purchase and download apps from this menu just as you would from your device or iTunes. Under the App Store option you’ll get exactly what you would expect, the App Store. This only displays applications that were downloaded through iTunes or iTools, basically any apps that were downloaded with your computer. You’ll find tabs at the top to navigate to iPhone apps, iPad apps, and a tab that allows you to update apps as well. The first tab on the left side labeled Applications will list all of the apps you have purchased or downloaded through the App Store from iTunes, for both iPad and iPhone, even if they’re not currently installed on the device. ITools offers the same kind of management that you would get uses iTunes, but with much much more functionality. If you’re interested in jailbreaking your device, you can check out our latest guide on jailbreaking iOS 7 here. ![]() ![]() We’ll be sure to point out features for jailbroken devices, anything that isn’t pointed out to be a jailbreak feature, isn’t and can be used on any device. If your device is jailbroken you’ll have a lot more options and uses with iTools, if it is not jailbroken you will still be able to access part of the file system and perform basic app management. The most common use for iTools is used for File and App Management. ![]() The download listed at the bottom of this page is the official release and has no packaged software. iTools does download with an installer and there may be older versions that include packaged applications, so make sure you read through the installer to make sure you’re not getting any additional junk. At the time of this article, the English version is iTools 2013 Beta 0524, but there is a 2.0 version released in Chinese. About 98% of the application is translated, but don’t be too surprised if you see some Chinese text on some of the logos. iTools is developed by Chinese company called ThinkSky and offers versions in English, Russian, French, and of course Chinese. Because its a standalone application without system dependencies you can place iTools on a USB thumb drive and bring it with you where ever you go. ITools is a very small standalone application that is just right around 3MB for both PC and Mac, standalone meaning that if doesn’t require a installation in order to run the program. First though, we’re going to just go over some basic information about the application. If you’ve been using an application like iFunBox for file management, get ready to toss that one out, because iTools offers everything iFunBox does, with a much simpler interface, and much more functionality. This guide will go over each of the highlighted features in iTools to help you understand the vast functionality of this little iOS toolbox. iTools offers several features and tools that can help troubleshoot a multitude of issues with iOS devices. Even though it is labeled as a file management tool, it’s really much more than that. It has versions for both Windows and Mac OS X and is compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, as long as it runs iOS 4.0 or higher it will work with iTools. Tips & Tricks to using the versatile and robust iOS managing tools, iTools.įor those of you who are not aware of what iTools is, it’s a file management tool used for iOS.
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