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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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Which iPhones support eSIM
Every iPhone with eSIM support, from the XS and XR to the newest models. See if your iPhone 12 or 13 works, which are eSIM only, and how to check yours.
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Change screen lock time on iPhone
Change how long your iPhone screen stays on before it locks. Use Auto-Lock, fix it when it is greyed out or stuck at 30 seconds, and keep the screen on longer.
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Change shutter speed on iPhone
The iPhone Camera app has no shutter speed dial. Learn how to get a longer exposure with Night mode, Live Photo Long Exposure or a manual camera app.
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See recently deleted apps on iPhone
Find apps you deleted from your iPhone. There is no Recently Deleted folder for apps, but the App Store keeps a list you can reinstall from in seconds.
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Where is Location Services on iPhone
Find Location Services on your iPhone: Settings, Privacy & Security, Location Services. Turn it on or off, choose which apps see your location and fix it when it is greyed out.
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iPhone water eject
Water in your iPhone speaker? Learn if the Water Eject shortcut and speaker cleaner apps work, how to use them safely, and what to do if the sound stays muffled.
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