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Apple ecosystem guides, page 2

Everything around the iPhone: Apple ID and iCloud accounts, syncing between devices, Mac and iPad settings, and the subscriptions people most often need to manage.

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iPad stuck on Apple logo

iPad stuck on the Apple logo or restarting over and over? Force restart it the right way for your model, then use recovery mode and choose Update to keep data.

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iPad won't turn on

iPad won't turn on or stuck on a black screen? Charge it for an hour with a strong adapter, force restart it for your model, and try 5 more fixes before repair.

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Reset AirPods

Reset any AirPods in under a minute: the setup button for older models, the case tap for AirPods 4 and Pro 3, and the two buttons on AirPods Max.

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Reset an Apple Watch

Reset your Apple Watch by unpairing it in the Watch app, which backs it up and removes Activation Lock, or erase it on the watch, even without a passcode.

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Screen Time not working

Screen Time not working, limits ignored or reports not updating? Turn on Block at End of Limit, fix the date and time, check iCloud sync and try 5 more fixes.

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Set up Apple Pay

Set up Apple Pay on your iPhone by adding a debit or credit card to Wallet, verify it with your bank, and learn how to pay in stores and on your Apple Watch.

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Turn off Find My iPhone

Turn off Find My iPhone in Settings with your Apple Account password, or remove the phone from iCloud.com if you no longer have it. Needed before selling.

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AirDrop not working

AirDrop not working, stuck on Waiting or not finding the other device? Check AirDrop visibility, Bluetooth, Personal Hotspot and 7 more causes to fix it fast.

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AirPods not connecting

AirPods not connecting to your iPhone or stuck on connecting? Charge the case, check Bluetooth, forget and re-pair, and reset your AirPods with these 8 fixes.

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Apple ID keeps asking for password

iPhone keeps asking for your Apple ID password, or an old one? Find the app or setting behind the pop-up and stop it with these 8 fixes that keep your data.

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Apple Watch not charging

Apple Watch not charging, stuck at 80% or showing a red lightning bolt? Clean the back, check the charger and force restart with these 8 simple fixes.

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Apple Watch won't turn on

Apple Watch won't turn on or shows only a red lightning bolt? Charge it properly, leave Power Reserve, check Theater mode and force restart with these 7 fixes.

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