Questions tagged [iphone]
iPhone is Apple's smartphone line. All iPhones are shipped with iOS, Apple’s mobile Operating System. This tag can include questions about hardware, software and accessories.
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Preventing "pocket calls" - iOS 11
I know someone who is always "pocket calling" people, this happens because they use their phone (an iPhone 6s running iOS 11.4) they just put it back in their pocket and dont lock it. They then put ...
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Can't Add Any Card To Apple Wallet (iPhone 6s Plus)
I am unable to add any card to Apple Wallet for use with Apple Pay. When I select "Add Credit or Debit Card", a progress indicator spins for a second or two, and then the following error appears, ...
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Phone Icon Shows 4 Voicemails on Erased iPhone
So one of my users at work recently got a new iPhone 8+ to replace her older but still functional iPhone 6s+. She just turned it in and asked that I wipe the phone of all of her data.
He account has ...
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Why is my partner's iphone safari history showing up on my macbook history?
For some weird reason my partner's iphone safari history is showing up on my macbook's safari?
Only my phone is connected to my macbook (for imessages and icloud), so I can't understand how his ...
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iOS: How to fix “Software Update Failed”?
I am trying to update my iPhone to iOS 11.4.1. However, when attempting to check for software update, I am receiving the following error message:
How do I overcome this issue and install the software ...
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Siri finds images in Photos even though search has been disabled - iOS 11.4.1
I was demonstrating Siri yesterday to my friend, showing how it can search the internet for random images (show me an image of a chickadee, a Volkswagen GTI, Albert Einstein, a pressure cooker, etc.) ...
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iPhone turns off display whenever covering the proximity sensor
I have an iPhone 7. Sometimes when I put my finger on the proximity sensor (besides front speaker), the display turns black. I can't find a setting to turn it off. Anyone know where it is? Or if I can?...
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Install older compatible version of apps on iPhone 4 having iOS7
I have iPhone 4 with iOS 7. Want to install apps as Facebook and Viber. Current version of those apps not supporting iOS7.
But is there a way to get older version of those apps?
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upgrade iphone 4 to latest iOS as 9 or 10 [duplicate]
Is it possible to upgrade iPhone 4 iOS to 9 or 10 using jail break approach?
Main purpose to install apps which require latest iOS. So is there any method even through security bypass?
Rather ...
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How does GPRS icon look like in iOS 11? (screenshot)
How does GPRS icon look like on iPhone with iOS 11? I would like to see some screenshot of it.
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Is an iPod Touch 5th generation a good testing device for iOS (react-native) development in 2018
As I'm going to upload my first app on the Apple App store and do not own an iPhone. From what I understand, owning and bundling your app on an Apple Device is a required phase of the app creation ...
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Save iPhone backup offline
Is it possible to download an iCloud backup of my iPhone to save offline? I want to achieve this without the use of iTunes syncing.
EDIT: I would like to download the backup onto my Mac and then ...
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Secure iPhone data whilst getting repaired
I've got to give my iPhone to a 3rd party repair shop to get a smashed screen replaced. The official Apple store is too far away, and the wait time is too long.
My iPhone is running the latest iOS 11....
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What time does iOS use for Messages notifications?
According to this question notifications are based on the phones clock, but since that was a few years ago I'm wondering if it's changed. Yesterday I actually got a notification 1 minute in the ...
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Transfer IPA file to iPhone [closed]
I'm using Cydia Impactor and wish to copy an IPA file from my PC to iPhone 5 running iOS 10.3.3.
How do I do that?
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iPhone 4 (iOS 7.x.x) - Unable to make video calls from any app other than FaceTime
I'm using iPhone 4 (iOS 7.x.x). I tried doing video call using WhatsApp and few other video calling apps. But it didn't support video call.
Is it a limitation of iPhone 4? Or is there any possibility ...
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Download Cydia on iOS 10.3.3 [closed]
I've been trying to download Cydia jailbroken. I only found a Cydia demo. I really need to download Cydia on my iPhone 5 with iOS 10.3.3. Can anyone help me with that?
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Jailbreaking iPhone 5 [duplicate]
How do I Jailbreak my iPhone 5. It is running the latest supported release of iOS (10.3.3).
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iPhone 5 (iOS 10.3.3) getting pretty hot within brief usage of 5-10 minutes
I've been using an iPhone 5 for about a year and have never faced this issue. Due to some reason which I am unaware of, whenever I use it in an air-conditioned room, it gets pretty hot from both back ...
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iOS - Replace Siri with Google Assistant
I have been using both Siri and Google Assistant. Between the two, I find latter to be more smarter and prefer it over the former.
Is there a way to replace Siri with Google Assistant? If yes, how ...
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How to debug iPhone slow/hung wifi network problem
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I have a very strange problem: my iPhone network seems to hang every few minutes. It happens in Safari, Mail, News, Twitter, Tweetbot, YouTube, and other apps. Here are some ways it happens:
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How to upload photos from iPhone to cloud using 3G and remove them from device automatically?
I have an iPhone 4S with iOS 9.3 and I want to upload photos right after being taken by camera to any cloud storage automatically, then to auto-remove them from the device. I am using 3G only, not Wi-...
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Is this an iCloud sync/backup or do I have a data leak?
What are these pictures showing my iPhone's screen is doing? I had no open video apps and was no streaming anything in Safari nor was Safari or Tv app open but it says data:video - Why data if a video?...
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iPhone X - Does wireless charging speed differ depending on the exact location of the iPhone on the charging mat?
Does the wireless charging speed differ depending on the exact place we put the iPhone on the charging mat?
I mean, if I don't put the iPhone correctly on the charger, it won't start the charge. But ...
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What should I do to make the iPhone always remember I have trusted the Windows 10 device?
I didn't have to do this before, but since a few days ago, the iPhone started to ask me to "Trust This Computer?" every time when I connect it to my Windows 10 laptop to access photos on the phone. I ...
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I have several iPhones / iPads, and when I say "Hey Siri what's the weather tomorrow", only my main phone will respond, how is it designed?
That's is, if I have several iPhones and iPads on the desk for lying there for an hour, and I just said, "Hey Siri..." without touching any of the devices, only the phone that I use most often will ...
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Is it possible to change the iphone date picker?
I'm new to apple products, just got a new iPhone 7.
I've been an avid GNU/Linux and Android, but decided to give iOS a chance.
I was wondering if it is possible to change the phone calendar picker (...
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App not found in App Store by some users, but found by others
I have developed an app which is now publicly available in the App Store. I know other people in my organisation can find the app in the App Store with a search, yet I am unable to find the app myself,...
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Any way to override wifi requirement for downloading apps/app updates larger than 150MB?
Right now (on iOS 12 beta version 1) if you try to download an app or app update larger than 150MB it requires a wifi connection. Problem is, I just moved into a new place with wifi not as speedy as ...
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Xcode Instruments is throwing an error about non-existent iOS app extension
This is the error I'm getting when I try to run an Instruments network trace on my iPhone:
This extension is part of the the Wide Protect app, which I've deleted. I've already tried restarting the ...
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How can i remotely type my passcode while iphone is plugged to my mac
I want to backup my iphone 5s but the screen is entirely broken, it's all black and the touchscreen + home button do not work.
I need to control my phone from a keyboard to back it up from icloud on ...
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Can i plug a usb keyboard to my iphone while it's connected to my mac?
I need to backup my iphone 5s but the screen is completely broken, it's all black and the touchscreen doesn't work so i need a way to control my phone from a keyboard to back it up from icloud that ...
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iPhone 5 iOS 11 Phone vibrates but does not ring when receiving calls
I have an iPhone 5 running iOS 11. When I receive a call, the phone vibrates but does not ring.
Do Not Disturb is off
Mute switch is on - phone will play internet radio OK
When I select Sounds > ...
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Can I use the macOS Photos app to mirror photos from an iPhone?
I don't use Photos for anything other than showing photos taken on my iPhone, so I'd like the library on the macOS side to perfectly mirror what's shown on my device.
Right now, photos sync from ...
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Lost iPhone- how Find my Phone works?
My son thinks he lost his iPhone whilst out cycling yesterday-he had no data til he got new months allowance which started today- this morning on find my phone it showed at house but we can’t find ...
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iPhone - Differing free memory reports
I have an iPhone 6 running iOS 11.4.1. When I go to Settings/About, it tells me I have 32 Gigs available in my 64 Gig iPhone. When I use iExplorer, it lists on the screen that my 64 Gig iPhone has ...
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Why do the photos on my iPhone 7 seem to be losing quality?
The photo quality is my iPhone 7 is very low. I found out that this may be because I switched on “iCloud Photo Library” a few months earlier, and “Optimize IPhone Store” was selected. Does doing so ...
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iPhone pronouncing contact names with English accent
Why is my iPhone pronouncing contact names with English accent? On my friends iPhone Siri is speaking in English but the caller name when I am recieving call it says in Czech language.
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Find my iPhone shows phone offline, when it's in my hand, right by the other one...NOT off
All the answers to the find my iPhone being offline do not apply to me. The "offline" phone is in my hand. All the settings are on, just like the phone in my other hand.Yet, it shows the first one to ...
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Contact recently upgraded to iPhone. How can I tell my iPhone to send them iMessages now?
One of my contacts has recently switched to an iPhone. How can I tell my phone to send them iMessages now?
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Do I need to upgrade iOS before creating backup to be restored onto new iPhone?
Do I need to upgrade iOS before creating backup to be restored onto a new iPhone?
I have an iPhone 7 running iOS 10 and would like to upgrade to iPhone X.
iPhone X ships with iOS 11 and I'm looking ...
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Can Camera+ 2 iPhone app record video while playing music?
I'm wondering if Camera+ 2 app support recording video while playing music (via Spotify) in the background?
If not, what app could be used instead?
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iPhone display broken
The display of my old iPhone 6s broke yesterday. I want to repair it by myself.
I've found many displays that can be bought on the internet but with a price of 30€ I don't think that these are ...
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Is it possible to turn off the Two-Factor Authentication for an Apple ID?
Is it possible to turn off the Two-Factor Authentication for an Apple ID?
I have more than one device linked to this Apple ID and I know the password and security questions.
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Reset iPhone's Frequently Used Emoji's in Emoji keyboard
I want to reset the Frequently Used part of the iPhone's built-in Emoji keyboard.
Is there a simple way to do this?
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iMessage to Android phones over WiFi
What free WiFi app can I download onto my iPhone 7 so I can text Android phones and call them using iMessage over WiFi with no cell phone service? For can someone tell me how to do be able to call and ...
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Removing public beta failing
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Model Identifier: MacBookPro11,4
System Version: macOS 10.13.5 (17F77)
iOS 12
Read the first: How to remove iOS 12.0 Public Beta from iPhone 8 in order to restore archived iOS 11.4 ...
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iPhone 6 battery drain fast
My mom's iPhone battery is suddenly draining very fast (its losing 1% in a 10 second time period when the screen is on), so I checked the battery health in the Settings app, and it says it has 51% ...
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iPhone: How to ensure iBook files are stored locally
There was a bug in iBooks. When file storage capacity is low, iOS deletes some iBooks files. The bug was that it deleted many files even if storage capacity was ok.
And I lost a bunch of PDF stored ...
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iOS - Which user data are apps able to collect by default?
On iOS, I'm often considering using the mobile website of services instead of their app because of possible privacy concerns. Now I'm wondering if this is actually unnecessary.
So my question is: ...
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