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Why is the steps data in Health app all the same on everyday?

I have noticed that the steps count on my iPhone’s Heath app somehow becomes the same on everyday. I don’t really know when it will just “normalise” the count to become the same but it somehow does ...
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upgrade ios 9 to 10 february 2019 [duplicate]

I have a 6 plus. I have left ios 9.something there. If I want to update right now, as of right now the ios 12 is availble but i must install it from itunes. Can I downlaod 10.0 on itunes and ...
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What does "No Service" or "Searching" mean on iPhones?

I am new to iPhones and iOS. Since the update to iOS 12.1.4 my mobile connection breaks from time to time (seems to be a known issue) and "No Service" is shown at the top left of my display. I am not ...
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JavaScript working when disabled (factory settings) in iOS is a bug?

I have noticed all my iOS devices and my those of my friends have JavaScript disabled in Safari settings by default (Settings > Safari > Advanced). Yet, JavaScript seemed to be working on all websites....
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Assigning different ringtone for non-contacts

I'm using iOS 9.1 and I want to assign one ringtone for all known contacts and a different one for non-contacts. I also have another ringtone for a few specific contacts, but in general I want to ...
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I want to make my Iphone in German Language , Which is currently in English Language

I want to make my Iphone in German Language , Which is currently in English Language,how can i make it ? Currently German Language option is Not available in Settings/others/languages.
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Starting from March 2019, is it necessary to build all existing apps using iOS 12 SDK and Xcode 10 for it to work on iOS 12 devices?

This is what the apple developer website says. Starting March 2019, all new apps and app updates for iPhone, including universal apps, will need to be built with the iOS 12 SDK and support iPhone ...
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Twitter iOS App: Can I Control Notifications on All Accounts I'm Logged Into?

With the recent changes in Twitter, you can not tweet to more than one account using third party apps such as HootSuite. I use Twitter to tweet from several accounts on my iPhone. I only want to ...
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Update 200 multiple devices with the same specs at the same time?

I have 200 iPOD touch devices with the same specs. Currently, i am updating them one by one using Apple Configurator which does not require me to download the update multiple times. But, i still have ...
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How are the apps published on the App Store licensed to end-users?

What license is used by apps published on the iOS and Mac App Store? I am assuming this information is a part of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement. Does the individual/organization ...
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Why is Airdrop not available between iPhone and old MBP

Since 10.10 and iOS 8, AirDrop is available between Mac OS and iOS if you have a fairly recent Mac (>= 2012 for MacBook Pro) and I don't understand what changed between 2011 and 2012. I know that for ...
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Music on Apple Watch without iPhone

Background I'm still working toward my goal of being able to leave my phone in a locker while I work out. Despite the gains of WatchOS 5, it appears that my only real option for music without my ...
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2 iPads, same iCloud account, but contacts lists are different!

As the title suggests, my 2 iPads have the same login, the same iCloud backup, but the contacts list on both is different. Is there a way I can merge the two so they're synced? My old iPad has most ...
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AirDrop on iPad turns off

The AirDrop feature on my iPad turns itself off (receiving off) after I turn it to receiving on. I have restarted the iPad and then AirDrop works for a few minutes and then I have the same issue. I ...
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Performance comparison iOS 12 / iOS 11?

After I upgraded to iOS 11 on an iPhone 6, I noticed different forms of performance loss: lag to start some applications, interface buttons which seems like on slow motion, virtual keyboard starting ...
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How does integration between macOS and iOS work if they are not releases from same year

I just got a MacBook and it was running OS X Yosemite out of the box. My iPhone is running iOS 10. They don't integrate together very well. Then I updated my MacBook to macOS Sierra. Now they're ...
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Transfer Individual Apple Developer membership to Company on iTunes App Store without repaying

I am currently registered as an individual Apple Developer on the App Store and have a free app which is available under my name. My membership is due for renewal in a few days. However, I have ...
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I want to FaceTime, but can only WhatsApp

I've installed WhatsApp on my phone, and now I only have the option to make WhatsApp video calls - not FaceTime. Sadly, they almost never work (for some reason??). When I use my partner's phone, ...
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What does the link symbol mean in the Wi-Fi network list on iOS? [duplicate]

What does the "link" () mean in the Wi-Fi network list on iOS? Example (see red rectangle):
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Sync tiny calendar

I have two iPhones running iOS 12.1.2, each with different Apple IDs. One phone (an iPhone 5S) has complete data for tiny calendar but incomplete contacts. The iPhone 5SE has complete contacts but ...
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How can I keep a folder on a remote server in sync with a local folder in iOS accessible via Files?

I prefer not sideloading apps onto my devices, so solutions leveraging existing products are preferred. I tried using Nextcloud, but I don’t know how to accomplish my goal of a synced folder with it, ...
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Problem with iPhone starting up completely

I went to turn on my phone and I got a black screen with a circle going round and round. The phone will not turn off and will not respond when pushing the home button. Can anyone help?
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How to display preview of any data from iPad on external monitor?

Is it possible to preview images, PDFs, movies on external monitor from an iPad and still be able to work on iPad simultaneously? Is there any technology to achieve it? I need to organize conference ...
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How can I prove to an airline that the iPad mini they found is the one I left on the plane, without giving them the passcode?

I left an iPad mini on an Icelandair flight. They just sent me this message: "We have an item matching your description. Can you please send us details about the item, preferably passcode, to ...
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How can I tell that a certificate is a root certificate?

Are these certificates root certificates or not and how can I disable them if they are?
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Can I automatically mark/categorize photos as "uploaded" on iPhone?

I take a lot of photos on my iPhone, and they occupy a significant percentage of my storage space. Many of these photos, however, are eventually uploaded to several services (Facebook, Instagram, ...
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How to reset or rebuild application search database in ios?

I am having a strange problem on ios. When i search for any app by typing its name in the search screen, the corresponding app shows up, WITH THE EXCEPTION, of firefox for ios. Its odd to me that my ...
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iPhone Music Non-Streaming

I currently have to use my iPod to listen to music in the car for free. I wondered if iPhone works like an offline iPod? Is there a way use home sharing and play musuic without streaming it (data use)...
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Apple iPhone 6 retaining personal information after Erase All Content and Settings

I have an iPhone 6 that I am giving to a family member as I upgraded my phone. I "Wiped" all my data with Erase All Content and Settings however it is still retaining information such as my full name ...
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Editing an outlook message on the iPhone

It appears that when I edit a message on the iPhone send it out to someone to read in the Outlook client, they don't see my edits? How do I fix this? We tested this a few times and seems to be ...
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Removing a debit card from apple wallet

I have a debit card in apple wallet that I no longer use. The card has actually been deactivated by my bank because I requested a new card. When I attempt to add the new card I get an error, ‘invalid ...
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Turning off the two factor authentication on an iphone 8 plus [duplicate]

How can I turn off the two factor authentication on an iphone 8 plus.
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How to sort contacts by creation date or modification date in iOS Contacts or OS X Contacts 7.x?

Is there a way to view or export the date a contact was created or modified in iOS 7 and/or the Contacts app (version 7.1) when viewed from a Mac? This one datapoint would enormously aid deduping ...
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AirPrint stopped working after upgrade to iOS 12.0

I cannot print from Notes on my iPhone 6s+ since updating my phone to iOS 12.0 and I get the following error: No AirPrint Printers Found. My bonjour printer settings have not changed, and my router ...
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How to open a presentation document in Keynote on iOS?

In Keynote app on my iPad, I see a list of seven of my presentations “On My iPad”. Next to these is a list of “Locations” including iCloud Drive, On My iPad, and Recently Deleted. When I single-tap ...
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Can't get a Public Link to test iOS app on TestFlight

I've a app and I want use the External Testers with Public Link. I can use with TestFlight in internal testers. In "Builds->iOS->Testers" I added the external group target (Público em Geral). In "...
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Suspicious new and plastic wrap sealed iPhone SE came with iOS 12.1

After openening a new and sealed iPhone SE (bought personally from the store of a major UK chain retailer) and setting it up I was worried to find it had iOS 12.1 installed. I thought surely this can’...
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How can I complement a suggested address in Maps?

I want to find an address in Maps, let's say it's Baker Street, 221b, London. So I begin to type "baker street" into the search field in Maps. Soon, after 3-4 typed characters, "Baker Street, London, ...
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Can you watch movies from an external USB flash drive on an iOS device?

I intend to use a USB drive with Lightening port support (for use on iOS device), such as this: https://www.amazon.ca/SanDisk-iXpand-Flash-Drive-iPhone/dp/B01CIEBS74 or this: https://www.amazon.ca/...
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iOS Photos app: Inappropriate photo on People & Places section under Albums

Someone took an inappropriate selfie with my iPhone X. For some reason it shows up as thumbnail under the People & Places section on the Albums tab. I find the thumbnail picture very annoying. I ...
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Remove iOS apps from purchase history [duplicate]

I'm trying to remove apps I'll never use again from my purchase history. Does anyone know how I might be able to do this? I don't want to just hide them, I want them gone. Realize same question was ...
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Deleting iTunes App Store purchases from my account

So... Over the period of 2 years owning my beloved iPhone 3GS, I have found many useful apps that I use very frequently. However, in the process of finding these apps, I have also downloaded much, ...
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Transfer non-purchased Kindle e-books

I have an old iPad mini with the Kindle app that my brother downloaded e-books on. Now I have a new iPad mini 4 and I can't seem to transfer the books to it. I haven't bought these books on Amazon ...
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Does iOS keyboard "allow full access" setting allow use of data from default keyboard?

Does the allow full access setting allow third party apps access to what's been written previously using the default keyboard? Or can they only access data that is written using the the third party ...
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Are apps permitted to give monetary prizes?

If an app has contests, is it a violation of policy to give payouts / money prices to winners of contests from the app?
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Developing an app for offline music - violate Apple’s policy?

I recently felt motivated to start working on an app for offline music. I will be using YouTube API to let users search for songs and list suggestions, the option to play those songs and save them for ...
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Import Chrome bookmarks to Safari under iOS

I just wanted to know if it is possible to import Chrome bookmarks into Safari on iOS? I’m using Safari on my iPhone but I am using Chrome for work. And now I just want to have all my bookmarks ...
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Clean up old iCloud videos without breaking iOS iMovies

My daughter takes a lot of videos with her iPad. She has maxed out her iCloud storage, so we need to clean some up (deleting from Photos, maybe archiving to an external hard drive). Unfortunately, ...
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How can I see what permissions an enterprise app certificate has?

I live in Iran, and here most Iranian apps are banned from the App Store, and are distributed using enterprise certificates. There are even Iranian app stores that use a single such certificate to ...
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How do you cancel 1000's of iTunes Match downloads on the iPad without swiping each one?

I accidentally asked iTunes to download all my music from match to the iPad. There are 2500+ songs in the queue now and they won't download before my flight tomorrow. The music downloads are blocking ...

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