Multiple Problems with 4.2.1 update

Hi. I installed 4.2.1, and am experiencing multiple problems ever since.
1.) battery life is horrible I can fully charge it, and three or four hours later it is completely dead.
2.) wifi is wonky or, mostly, nonexistent
3.) ringtones vanished, and the default rings are barely-audible.
4.) I keep getting a random message that I need to sync my photos.
5.) Ipod volume seems to have gone down. I can crank my car stereo up all the way, and sometimes it's still not enough to hear my music.
I have a two year old, non-jailbroken 3GS which I run on a macbook, and I'm pretty good about updating itunes and iphone OS on a regular basis. I've searched at length to find fixes and am just at my wits' end. I loved this phone, at least pre 4.2.1 I did!
Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks!

Hi, Action.
Thanks very much for the well considered, thorough answer.
I got everything working again (though will see what the battery does today), and this is what I did. I'm not sure which thing worked.
1.) One blog I found suggested doing TWO hard resets in a row, which I did.
2.) I went to
settings
Safari
clear cookies/history/cache
and cleared them all, twice, to be sure.
3.) I went to
settings
reset
reset network settings
4.) I went to
settings
reset
reset all settings
5.) I deleted all my photos one by one (I had already saved everything I wanted to iPhoto), and discovered that (and I don't know if this is normal or not, but I had never noticed this before), one of my albums was "locked". This was an album of photos and jpgs I had tinkered with using various apps, Photogene, etc. I could view only. Couldn't delete or flick to resize anything in the album. When I synced my phone, I checked "sync photos" but made sure no album or other boxes were checked. This deleted the locked album, emptied my entire "Photos" app, and consequently removed the "sync photos" message I kept getting. I took a few test photos to doublecheck, and the message hasn't reappeared.
I note that this is not only making my camera open faster now, it's making it take photos faster, and darned if they aren't better resolution as well. I had noticed, but not connected with 4.2.1, that my photos were really grainy and poor quality lately.
6.) I did the opposite of what someone on this forum suggested. I always selected my one ringtone, which is what their suggestion was. I only have three, so when I synced, I selected "all", and it defaulted back to giving me a choice. My ringtone, btw, was a home made one, which I am very attached to. I spent hours researching how to salvage it, and thankfully, didn't have to get into figuring out how to change the extensions and length of the the thing as other forums suggested at terrifyingly great length.
Memos and email are also opening faster, and I have my fast wifi back again while at home.
It's kind of like a heart failure. I didn't realize I was getting slower and more winded, it was so gradual over the past few weeks. And now I've had a miracle recovery, and am ready to go run some sprints, lol.
Thanks very much for your suggestions and quick answer. I spent hours and hours researching my problems with 4.2.1 and my ringtones.

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At C:\Users\tesdallb\Documents\FileServerBuild.ps1:110 char:5
+ $FolderACL.RemoveAccessRuleAll($Ar)
+ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+ CategoryInfo : NotSpecified: (:) [], MethodInvocationException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : IdentityNotMappedException
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Thanks!

I was hoping to stay with strictly Powershell, but unless I can find a Powershell solution, I may resort to ICACLS.
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again utilizing the -Server parameter on the Get-ADGroup command:
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A lot of questions hmm!!! Let me try to answer few of them.
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Question: How is it possible that the date created is later than the date modified?
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Copy this fine on flash drive/pen drive. Delete the original file from windows. Change the system date to Sept. Now copy the file in windows and see its properties. It has Date created as Sept and date modified as Aug, which answers you question.
I am unable to fully understand your remaining questions. Please elaborate.
Also please let me know if you need more info with above answers.
~Andromeda

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Yes, everything was fine with Firefox. However, I have uninstalled it, and am just using Internet Explorer for now.
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Thanks for the info.
ScottinFla wrote:Concerning Firefox, have you checked your add-on list for any faulty plug-ins or extensions? Try disabling them and see what happens. Also, that search engine you mentioned may have somehow been installed on your machine. Have you checked the "Manage search engines..." window available from the search bar? Check your add-ons as well. You could always reinstall Firefox from scratch.
As for the battery, it may not be best to continually run down the battery - followed by a long charge. Once a month or so should be fine. Otherwise, just try to give the battery some exercise every now and then.
Are you still within the return window? Your unit may have a bad install, some bad RAM, or...
I have the same model and it works just fine.

Looking for a site that shows problems with windows patches or updates.

Looking for a site that shows problems with windows patches or updates...so I know what not to install.
Plenty of sites list and summarize individual patches, I want one that consolidates problems and complaints so I can better assess the risk. Currently I'm waiting to install patches several days and doing google searches. That works, but I'd rather find a place
that does it with expertise.
Which forums would be best to look for such problems.
Thanks in and advance for suggestions

Hi,
I agreed with Cyber and Rick.
Windows update helps to keep your PC safer—and your software current—by fetching the latest security and feature updates from Microsoft via the Internet.
Although there might be some problems when installing it, Windows update is not the one to blame.
For troubleshooting Windows updates, if needed:
Fix Microsoft Windows Update Issues
http://support2.microsoft.com/gp/windows-update-issues
Best regards
Michael Shao
TechNet Community Support

A problem with Nokia 5530 wirmware updating! Help!

Hi all,
I have meat the problem with Nokia 5530 firmware updating: updating allways finish with the message "Downloading of the variant package failed.Most probably there is non-commercial software in your device."
Is there any solution for that problem?
Thanks and regards,
Alexander

first its ok
then
translation:
For a better connection please insert the usb-cable directly in to the computer and not trough a usb-hub or -keybord or a dockingstation of a laptop.
Nokia Software Updater has tried downloading the software, but this is failed 4 times.
Its posible that it can be caused by a bad, slow or instable internet connection.
This failure can also occur because we have maybe a problem with our servers.
try later again
i tried it on 2 PCs one with vista and one with XP plz help me
Message Edited by progunnl on 13-Mar-2009 02:50 PM

Good evening I would please help me, IGood evening I would please help me, I have problems with flash player when update on my computer Flash Player for windows 8, gives me error in the installation that is not apply on my computer. Please help. Thank You

Good evening I would please help me, IGood evening I would please help me, I have problems with flash player when update on my computer Flash Player for windows 8, gives me error in the installation that is not apply on my computer. Please help. Thank You

First, confirm that ActiveX Filtering is configured to allow Flash content:
https://forums.adobe.com/thread/867968
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You can try to work around these issues by using Compatibility View:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/use-compatibility-view#ie=ie-11
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Has ayone experienced any problems withe latest apple tv update

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Welcome to the Apple community.
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Hello, I have a problem with iPhone 5c softhware update ( The iPhone "iPhone" could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (27))

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Error 1 or -1
This may indicate a hardware issue with your device. Follow Troubleshooting security software issues, and restore your device on a different known-good computer. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.
The" may need service' meand there is a hardware problem. In that case make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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has anyone else had a problem with data? after updating my phone to the new update, i have all this data, and keep getting notifications that my data is getting high. i never had this problem before.

fair enough. No need for any unnecessary posts either. You issue had been addressed ad nauseum already in this forum had you bothered to search this forum (as forum etiquette would dictate) before posting.
In any case, I hope that your problem was solved.

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Hi boloco
here are some soultions, which helped me out on my first trouble:
CC desktop lists applications as "Up to Date" when not installed
Good luck (I have new problems today which could not be solved by one of those)

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