the sixth generation iPhone
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Can I fix a scratched iPhone 5 rear camera lens?
In a picture I took this afternoon with my iPhone 5 I noticed a purple line on the photo:
At first I thought it was a software issue so I rebooted the phone. Unfortunately, after a reboot the line ...
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3answers
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Has Apple fixed the iPhone 5 sleep/wake button problem?
There is a well-documented design and/or materials defect in at least some iPhone 5 devices that causes the sleep/wake button (sometimes also referred to as the "lock" button or "power" button) to ...
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1answer
221 views
How can I charge and output audio from iPhone 5 in a car?
I want to charge my iPhone 5 and listen to the music using AUX in my car. How can I do this using one cable? I have such a cable for my iPhone 4. Is there any good option for iPhone 5?
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Received a FaceTime call from unknown person
I have received a FaceTime call from unknown source. I'm not sure who this person is, nor do I know the caller's email.
What can I do? I don't want unknown people contacting me. It was from an iCloud ...
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1answer
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Iphone 5 backup file
I have just gotten rid of my iPhone 5 but did a full backup of picture and such beforehand because i wasn't fond of the phone. I do not plan on getting another iPhone. Is there a way i can get my ...
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0answers
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Using verizon iphone5 in chennai [duplicate]
this question would have been asked by many others. I tried my best to find myself but i was not able to. sorry for asking again.
can I use a new verizon $199 iphone 5 with aircel for making calls ...
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How to delete a podcast from new ios6 Podcast app?
The new ios 6 has Podcasts broken out into their own application.
I've got a bunch of old podcasts there for some reason. I can figure out how to delete all the episodes, but I can't figure out how ...
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2answers
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Are non-Apple lightning cables and power transformers safe to use?
I need to buy an Apple 12W USB Power Adapter for my iPhone 5.
In eBay you can find replicas for one third of the price. Do you know if these can ruin your phone? I am more cautious about a third ...
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1answer
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iTunes Sync Problem with iPhone 5
I just got my iPhone 5, and I installed iTunes 11.01. When I connect my iPhone via USB to my laptop, it just charges. Nothing happens with iTunes nor with my iPhone.
I restarted the iTunes and my ...
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389 views
Does iOS 6.1.4. drain battery a lot faster?
Is iOS 6.1.4 draining battery faster? Several friends of mine have similar findings.
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1answer
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Apps keep asking for Apple ID info after backup
The last time i connected my iPhone 5 to my laptop and synchronized with iTunes, something weird happened. All of my paid applications keeps asking for my Apple ID and password and entering just ...
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2answers
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How to un-delete podcast episode in iOS 6 Podcasts app
I was deleting some old episodes of a podcast I like—just to get them out of the way in the episode queue—and I accidentally deleted an episode I wanted to keep. Problem is, it seems to be ...
2
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1answer
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Why would the “Enable LTE” option be missing in an iPhone 5?
I have a iPhone 5 updated with the latest IOS (6.0.1); when going to the cellular options, there is no "Enable LTE" option.
Could this be because my carrier (TIM, Italy) doesn't currently support ...
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0answers
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Setting up new iphone 5
I've restored the iphone 5 from my old iphone 4 using iTunes. ITunes is showing complete, but it still shows on the phone that it is connected to iTunes and won't let me access it to use it. How do ...
5
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2answers
230 views
Given the strength and scratch resistance of Gorilla Glass, are cases of value for iPhones?
Do I need a protective case for my iPhone 5?
This is my first smart phone. I thought one of the advantages of a modern smart phone was the Gorilla Glass and the small size and weight. It seems to me ...
0
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1answer
699 views
Why does my message app not recognize my contacts?
Ok, so this summer I was in Korea. I used a korean SIM card in my iPhone 4S while I was there. I ended up losing my iPhone before I came back to the US.
I recently purchased an iPhone 5 and backed ...
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0answers
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can my Iphone 5 on the at&t network speak the name of the person through my blue tooth?
I do a lot of driving and find it annoying that I have to look everytime my phone rings to see who is calling. Is there ann app or any way to make my phone speak the name of the person through my ...
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2answers
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iPhone5 (iOS 6.0.1) not syncing with iTunes 11.0.2(26)
In itunes under apps tab, it list all the app which i have in my itunes account. When I click on Install button of the app, button name gets changed to will install & also on the right side it ...
3
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2answers
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Activate unsubsidized iPhone 5 - can I later switch carriers?
I'm living in Germany and recieved an unused iPhone 5 A1429 without SIM or contract as a gift. I'm planning to use it abroad, likely with prepaid SIM cards.
The phone is not activated yet and I am ...
2
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3answers
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iPhone 5 screen does not activate after a phone call
One of the permanent features on an iPhone turns off the screen (display and the touch receptors) when during a phone call you press the screen against your ears and cheek. The screen would almost ...
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1answer
790 views
iPhone 5 tethering, device hard to discover, normal or a problem?
I often use tethering now that it's enabled on Softbank network in Japan.
I normally use WIFI connection. The thing is, my iPhone 5 is usually hard to discover from my computer (Macbook Air). Normally ...
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2answers
607 views
Can I get a 4G data plan for my unlocked iPhone 5 in the US?
I have a factory unlocked iPhone 5 bought from my home country. I'll be travelling to the US, and I was wondering if I can get a short 4G data plan (six months) from any carrier in the US?
Last year, ...
8
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4answers
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How to invoke navigation on Google maps using Siri?
At the risk of getting a big NO,
Is there a way to use SIRI to invoke navigation on Google maps as opposed to the default Apple maps?
I have tried "Navigate to Chicago using Google maps", but Siri ...
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1answer
428 views
How is Apple repairing iPhone 5 with damaged glass at the genius bar?
iMore reported back in September that Apple retail stores would soon gain the capability to replace the glass in front of the screen in the store.
Has anyone had a repair quoted or performed for an ...
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1answer
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Using an iPhone 5 (Verizon version) in Europe and India?
I am going to try and consolidate all of the questions I have here:
Can I use the Verizon iPhone5 with a GSM carrier in Europe (Vodafone) and in India (Airtel or Aircel) with both calling and ...
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1answer
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App store updates won't download
I changed my Apple ID password.
I can log successfully into my Apple account using my new password online.
I can download songs from iTunes using my new password.
But When I go into App Store, and ...
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2answers
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Does iPhone 5 have a low battery warning tone?
My friend has an iPhone 5 (Verizon), she hears a low battery alert tone when on a call at 10% and 20%. My iPhone 5 (Sprint) has no such tone, anyway I can't find how to enable it if it does.
So if a ...
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2answers
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iPhone not showing any option of sync
I have a iPhone 5 with iOS 6.1.3, I usually sync it with iTunes running on OS X 10.8.3 however for the last few days there is no option of sync , only the summary tab is shown and nothing else, please ...
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0answers
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iPhone 5 contact search malfunction
My contacts are not being searched from what I type in the box, it starts from A. It is only when I nearly fully typed the name that it appears at the bottom of the list it found
Please help!
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2answers
368 views
Weird screen fault
My iPhone 5 has recently developed a screen fault: a line going from the bottom left to the top right with other lines and / or a mold-like pattern (the photos don't exactly convey the full effect).
...
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3answers
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Can you charge an iPhone 5 from a standard, non-Apple Micro USB cable?
Someone who has the new iPhone 5 said you can charge it from a regular Micro USB port but he's not tested it.
Can you?
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0answers
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IPhone 5 not charging when idling
my phone behavior is very strange. If I plug the charger in and do not use the phone, it not charging. It only can be charged if I using it. I've reset but it's still the same. Do you have any idea ...
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0answers
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How can I check if an iphone is sim unlocked already? [duplicate]
For the iPhone 4S and 5, is it possible to easily check if they are sim unlocked ? If so how ?
I've already seen this question but sounds a bit more complicated than I hoped. What's the simplest ...
7
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3answers
385 views
How can I see the phone number dialed after I initiate a call?
In the Phone app (iPhone 5, iOS 6.1.2), I click on a contact's number, the call is initiated and starts ringing.
For a brief moment at this point, the label of the number (home / work / etc…) is ...
3
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1answer
467 views
Plugging iPhone 5 into computer resets USB hub and devices
Recently upgraded an old iPhone 3GS to the iPhone 5. Shortly after plugging in the iPhone to a new Windows laptop (usually under 10 minutes), the entire USB hub will reset, disabling all connected ...
3
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7answers
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Why can't I restore apps to iPhone 5 from 4s?
I recently upgraded from an iPhone 4s to iPhone 5. How do I transfer all my apps to the new iPhone 5? I have tried two times without success:
First attempt:
From iTunes, make "a full backup" of the ...
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2answers
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iPhone 5 case for parkour
I am looking for a good iPhone 5 case for parkour. As I often climb up walls and something like this the iPhone should be protected well. I found the Griffin Survivor, which is actually perfekt but ...
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0answers
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Need Quicklookd file
I was messing with my iPhone 5's "quicklookd" file and it got deleted so now I cannot pull up email in any apps or picture messages when received through iMessage or regular text. Is it okay to copy ...
2
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2answers
989 views
Can an iPhone stream to multiple Airplay devices at the same time?
I really love AirPlay so I thought about buying a second AirPort Express for another amplifier in the apartment. But will my iPhone5/iPad2 be able to stream to both AirPlay devices simultaneously?
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3answers
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What are real life iPhone 5 battery run-time expectancies?
I got my iPhone 5 this week.
While browsing with Safari, on WiFi (which I am using to post this question), my battery life drops at a steady rate of 1% per 5 minutes. I have been timing it from 64% ...
0
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0answers
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Viber messenger not working on my Ad hoc wireless network
I have an iPhone 5 (iOS 6.1.1) and i installed Viber messenger (version 2.2.2.86 to be exact) which enables you to make phone calls over the internet. Now the messenger works perfectly when i use a ...
2
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1answer
322 views
iPhone - power button intermittent
I recently updated my iPhone to iOS 6.1.2 and after the the update the top "power" button will not consistently lock the screen. Sometimes it needs to pressed 5 to 6 times before it will actually lock ...
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0answers
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Question on iPhone 5 backing up in iTunes and Restoring [duplicate]
Question on iPhone 5 if I back it up to iTunes now and if I want to restore my phone and a new one just to get the yellow other down some how do I get my contacts back on my phone and my email? Thanks ...
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1answer
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When syncing iphone 5, itunes hangs on backup stage
I have a new iPhone 5 (iOS 6.0.1) and successfully configured it with a backup of my old iPhone via iTunes on my Windows 7 PC. This basically transferred all my settings, media and apps.
I added some ...
0
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1answer
106 views
lost iphone pictures after uploaded to iphoto
okay so my iphone was running out of space and i noticed i had over 1000 photos. like usual i upload them to my computer using image capture then at the bottom i click "delete pictures after" so they ...
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1answer
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Deffrence between Gsm And Global
I want to download iPhone firmware, But I don't know my iPhone is Global or GSM so
What is difference between "iPhone 5 (Global)" and "iPhone 5 (GSM)"?
How can I recognize my iPhone is Global or ...
2
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2answers
635 views
Does the iPhone 5's bundled Lighting connector / power adapter charge the phone faster?
I have had the iPhone 5 for couple of weeks now. I am looking to confirm whether or not the iPhone 5's new 8-pin lighting connector when used in conjunction with the 5W USB power adapter that comes ...
0
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1answer
179 views
Do not show iMessages on iPhone when using Messages on Macbook
Is it possible to somehow temporarily disable iMessages on iPhone when using Messages app on Macbook, I don't like my iPhone to vibrate and wake up on the table all the time when someone sends me a ...
0
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1answer
189 views
How can I tell when HD Voice is being used in a phone call?
The iPhone 5 supports a wideband audio protocol for phone calls dubbed HD Voice that is supposed to improve the clarity of phone calls when it's used. Not all providers support it, but I've verified ...
2
votes
1answer
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How to clear iPhone's concact cache for text messages?
My iPhone (model 5, IOS 6.1.2) seems to have some sort of contact cache which it uses when sending text messages: whenever I am sending a message to someone, I start typing the persone's name in te ...
