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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Is there any way to view saved wifi passwords on the iPhone?
I've previously connected to a wifi network on my iPhone but I've no way of finding out the password. So is there any way to view saved wifi passwords on the iPhone?
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How do I download an iOS App (IPA) file to my Mac after iTunes 12.7 update?
Now that Apple has removed the ability to access the iOS App Store in iTunes 12.7 on Mac/Windows (See MacRumors article), I can't find any way to download an IPA file from the App Store. As a note, I'...
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Is charging my iPhone all night harmful?
I normally charge my iPhone all night to get 100% power. Does this harm my phone's battery?
Update [Oct 1, 2017]: Thanks for all your great answers. I noticed there is a related video which addressed ...
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Can I share my iMac's internet to iPhone or iPad over USB?
I have an iMac, connected to the Internet via Ethernet, and an iPhone 4. I would like to share the iMac's Internet connection to my iPhone via the USB Cable (because my wife dreams of a wifi-less ...
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Disable automatic iTunes launch when iPhone is plugged in via USB [duplicate]
How do I disable automatic iTunes launch when iPhone is plugged in via USB (for charging)? In fact, I would like to disable automatic launch of anything when an iPhone is plugged in (including ...
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Is the message "You must change your passcode within 60 minutes" valid / non-malware?
A few minutes ago, after unlocking my phone (iPhone 4, iOS 7.0.1) I got a dialog over the home screen:
Passcode Requirement
You must change your passcode within 60 minutes
and it offered to ...
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My iPhone keeps switching on and off charge whilst charging, how do I fix it?
When I charge my iPhone 4 on my laptop, it starts charging but then it keeps going on and off charging even though it's not touched.
It charges fine with a plug charger or with any computers I use at ...
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Can I play audio from my iPhone on my Mac?
Can I attach my iPhone 3GS to my Mac Pro so that the iPhone's audio plays through the Mac Pro's speakers?
I can easily attach my Bose headphones so that the music from the iPhone plays through them… ...
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Disable iPhoto auto launch when connecting an iPhone or iPad [duplicate]
iPhoto starts launching when iPhone is connected even though it never used to before Yosemite.
Steps described in: On connecting device - iTunes or iPhotos must not open does not work in Yosemite. ...
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Image capture opens after iPhone is connected
Everytime I connect my iPhone to my laptop, Image Capture opens. How to I stop it? I just need to use iTunes, not Image Capture.
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What are some undocumented iPhone features?
With included documentation as sparse as Apple's, there are plenty of them...
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Can I trust Apple support and share my password?
I have problem with iCloud backup on my iPhone. After several calls to the Russian department of Apple support they suggest me to change my AppleID password temporarily to an test password proposed by ...
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Why is it better for an iPhone’s battery to NOT close down apps?
I know apparently it’s not a good idea to close apps on your iPhone to save on battery. I’ve read questions and answers like Does force closing apps have any benefit on iOS devices? but it still doesn’...
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Stop iTunes from opening when a device is plugged in?
Since re-installing OS X (10.8), every time I plug in an iOS device iTunes opens up and shows an error message:
iTunes could not connect to the iPhone "..." because it is locked with a passcode. ...
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iPhone asks 'Trust This Computer' again
(I am on macOS 10.14.6 and iOS 12.4)
I am certain that I have trusted my Mac before.
Without the latter trust, I can also access the phone in iTunes.
I have tried reset "Location and Privacy" on my ...
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How can I export SMS text messages from my iPhone?
When answering this question, please note if the solution is:
For Windows and/or Mac OS X users
The price of the solution
If you have successfully—and actually—used the solution
How can I export SMS ...
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How can I browse photos on iPhone in Mac OSX?
Previously, on Windows, an iPhone was recognized as a camera and I could browse the image folder with Explorer without a need to import/download/transfer photo files to the computer.
Is there a way to ...
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Various iOS apps log out randomly, lose all data & settings
I've been experiencing an issue that has causing me a lot of problems, as various apps including Whatsapp, Telegram, Linkedin, Authy, Lastpass, and more will randomly log out, and reset back to their ...
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A software update is required to connect to your iOS device / iPhone
On my mac I've recently updated to the latest macOS version 10.13.5 and have installed Xcode 10 (beta 1). For my iPhone X there is an update available to 11.4 but i didn't install that yet. Now there ...
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How does my Selfie Stick take a picture using the *headphone socket*?
I just got a selfie stick, and it connects to my iPhone via the headphone socket.
Clicking a button on the stick causes a picture to be taken.
I'm wondering how that actually works. If the headphone ...
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How do I create a custom ringtone for my iPhone?
The iPhone has a very limited selection of default ringtones.
How do I create a new ringtone for my iPhone?
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Why does iPhone capture screenshots as PNG?
Is there a reason for iPhone to save screenshots taken as .PNG instead of .JPG?
Screenshots won't have transparent background anyways.
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iPhone 7 won't charge from my MacBook Pro [duplicate]
My iPhone 7 which I recently bought doesn't charge with my MacBook Pro Retina 2015. It always shows for one second that it recharges but then something like lost connection and then again. and goes on ...
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Can I block incoming calls using wildcard patterns?
Recently I have been getting a few unwanted telemarketing calls, all coming from the same source. Each number though is different at the end.
For instance, if the numbers to be blocked are:
123-...
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Email encryption options on an iPhone
I've started taking security more seriously lately. (Why only now you may ask? Because I'm a trusting fool that's why.) I've now got emails signing automatically and encrypting where I have their key. ...
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How to push GMail to iPhone without Exchange?
Since Google has ended support for Google Sync aka Microsoft Exchange on Janurary 30th, how can I continue to get mails from GMail pushed?
As far as I know, IMAP does not support push.
I know that ...
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Is using both wireless/wired charging simultaneously for an iPhone faster?
The other day my younger sister had her iPhone plugged in via Lightning cable to the wall and she then put the plugged in phone on a wireless charging dock.
She swears it makes the phone charge ...
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Control and see iPhone from Mac with broken iPhone screen
My iPhone screen broke, I can't see anything anymore. But I know it's still working because plugging to my mac syncs it with iTunes.
Is there a tool I can use to see my screen on the mac, control it, ...
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Do iPhones have a built-in mouse or trackpad and how do I use it?
Quite some time ago someone told me (or maybe I read it) that iPhones have a built-in trackpad or mouse pointer that makes it easy for you to move the cursor around for editing text. I want to know if ...
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How do I move a contact on the iPhone from one group to another?
I have about 20 contacts on my iPhone that is in the wrong group. How can I move them to another group?
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Removing news headlines from Spotlight Search in iOS 9
How can I turn off news headlines from Spotlight Search in iOS 9?
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Is there a way to force Google Photos to upload in the background?
I recently download the new Google Photos app for iOS, and I noticed that my photos are only uploaded when I have the app opened and in focus.
Background app refresh is on for the app.
Is there ...
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How to enable faster WiFi Roaming with Mac OS X & Airport base stations
How can I change the way Macbooks roam on the WiFi network? I would like to speedup the roaming of Macs (and maybe other devices).
Is there a setting on the Airport base stations or in Mac OS to ...
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How do I move my iPhone contacts to Gmail?
I have an iPhone that is already synced with my iMac, but I am away on leave and am using a Windows 7 computer. I need to send the contacts I've created on my iPhone to my Gmail account online, ...
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How can I clean up 'Other' storage on iPhone 3G?
My iPhone 3G is currently showing 3.1GB of 'Other' disk space in iTunes, and this amount seems to be growing by about 0.1GB every couple of days. I can't find any good references for what this space ...
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Is there a backquote on the iPhone keyboard?
Is there a backquote (backtick `) on the iPhone keyboard, and if so, where is it?
When I'm writing a post on a site in the SE family (especially SO), I want to use the backquote for inline code ...
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How to record iPhone/iPad screen on macOS?
OS X Yosemite brought support for recording iPhone/iPad screen natively without having to using AirPlay applications like AirServer or Reflector.
How do I record the iPhone screen on macOS ?
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Can I safely charge my iPhone 4 overnight on a regular basis?
First time caller, long time listener: I've seen this question asked on a few other sites but with no "definitive" answers.
The Apple website on iPhone batteries is ambiguous, at best, and the ...
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How to change the language of the App Store to be able to see accurate star ratings?
I have an iTunes account with an Italian billing address; because of this Apple assumes that I want the app store in Italian which is not the case.
Part of the UI is in Italian (other parts are in ...
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What iPhone apps can't you live without? [closed]
What are your "must-have" iPhone or iPod touch apps—the ones you can't live without? (Figuratively speaking, I hope.) Please omit apps that come pre-installed.
Rules
One app per answer.
Use this ...
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How does an iOS device keep time when it is out of power?
My iPhone is always running out of battery. However, when I power it back up, the time is still in perfect synchronization. This begs the question: "How does it keep time when it is out of battery?"
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Simplest way to prevent iTunes from automatically launching when iPhone/iPad is connected
When I connect my iPad or iPhone to my Mac iTunes automatically launches. What is the simplest way to prevent this from happening?
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How to delete all photos from the iOS 7 camera roll WITHOUT importing them?
I have 4000 photos in the camera roll
I don't want import them into my MacBook's iPhoto or nowhere, so
simple want delete them directly in the iPhone (iOS 7).
selecting them one-by-one (you sure agree)...
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How to stop iPhone from listing iMac as audio source during phone call?
I just purchased an iPhone 8 Plus which is running iOS 11.2.1. I am upgrading from an iPhone 6s which I never upgraded to iOS 11. When I make a phone call, the top right option used to be a toggle for ...
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How can I connect multiple wireless headphones to the same iPhone at the same time?
I like to listen to audio files on my iPhone 6 while jogging outdoors.
My girlfriend wants to join me (jog with me and have her own headphones listening to the same audio).
How can we both pair our ...
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Is there a native QR Code reader on iPhone?
I was given an iPhone for Christmas and want to know how I can scan QR codes? My Google searches all point to articles or reviews about apps you can install, but some of these don’t even exist anymore....
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Is it true that Apple won't allow users to download full resolution photos from iCloud Photo to Windows computers?
I have a subscription to the 50GB iCloud Photos. It contains 50GB of my photos. I hope to back up these photos to my Windows laptop. I've downloaded iCloud for Windows and synced the photos from ...
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Send audio output of MacBook to iPhone for remote listening
Is it possible to send audio from music in iTunes, or from movies on Netflix, or video game sounds, etc., from my MacBook and receive and listen to the audio on my iPhone? I'm thinking of this working ...
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Apple said we can use iMovie to make App Previews, but I can't export the correct size using iMovie
I'm trying to create an App Preview for an iPhone app.
I recorded a screen capture of the app in the native resolution of the phone.
Then I imported the video in iMovie and used iMovie to add ...
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Why do some Unicode text messages crash the iPhone OS?
Recently a new "glitch" has surfaced over the Internet over the last few weeks where if an iPhone user is sent:
effective.
Power
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via iMessage it ...
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