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Clear app cache on Android
Clear an app's cache on Android to fix crashes and free up space. Step-by-step instructions for Samsung, Google Pixel, Xiaomi and other phones.
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Check iPhone battery health
Find your iPhone's Maximum Capacity in Settings, understand what the percentage tells you, and learn when a battery replacement is actually worth it.
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Android notifications not showing
Android notifications not showing on the lock screen or late? Check app permission, Do Not Disturb, battery limits and sleeping apps on Samsung and Pixel.
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Samsung vibrating for no reason
Galaxy phone buzzing with no call or message? Turn off the settings that cause random vibration, test in Safe Mode and learn when the motor is the problem.
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Apple Watch not texting Android
Apple Watch texts to an Android phone fail or stay red? Check the paired iPhone, SMS and MMS, iMessage and contact settings, then restart and re-pair if needed.
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Apple Watch not vibrating
Apple Watch quiet for texts, calls or notifications? Check haptic alerts, Focus, the iPhone unlock rule and per-app settings before you reset or repair it.
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iPhone auto brightness not working
iPhone auto brightness not working or the screen keeps changing? Check the Accessibility switch, light sensor, Low Power Mode and heat, then try 3 more fixes.
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iPhone keyboard not showing up
iPhone keyboard not showing up in Messages, Safari or another app? Disconnect Bluetooth, remove extra keyboards, reset the dictionary and try 5 more fixes.
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