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Agha Ali Abbas

Founder & Editor

Agha Ali Abbas is the founder and editor of PhoneGuiding, writing clear, step-by-step guides that help people fix everyday iPhone, Android and app problems without the jargon.

Guides by Agha Ali Abbas

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iPhone

iPhone Duo apps not optimized

iPhone Duo apps not optimized? See why some apps sit in a small centered window, what you can and can't fix, and how to check and update your apps.

7 min read
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iPhone

Erase All Content and Settings fails

Erase All Content and Settings not working? Fix Find My and Apple Account blocks, eSIM prompts and stuck erases, or erase from a computer or iOS Recovery.

9 min read
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Apps

WhatsApp code not received

WhatsApp verification code not received? Check your number, signal and SIM, find filtered texts on iPhone or Android, and use the phone call option safely.

8 min read
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Apple

Boarding pass not on lock screen

Boarding pass not showing on iPhone lock screen? Learn when Wallet shows it, how to turn on Suggest on Lock Screen, and how to open your pass right now.

7 min read
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iPhone

Forgot Notes password

Forgot notes password on iPhone? Reset it in Settings, learn why old locked notes stay locked, and see the few ways to get back in or avoid this next time.

8 min read
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Apple

iPad white lines on screen

Seeing iPad white lines on screen? Find out whether it is a software glitch or a damaged display with Apple's checks, the screenshot test and repair options.

7 min read
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Apple

Find your iPad model

Find out which iPad you own using the model number in Settings, the back cover, or its look. Then match the A-number to its name and year on Apple's list.

6 min read
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Apple

What to do with an old iPad

Not sure what to do with an old iPad? Compare selling, Apple Trade In, giving it away and free recycling, plus the steps to erase it safely before it leaves.

8 min read
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iPhone

iPhone Duo screen cracking

iPhone Duo screen cracking reports are growing. See what Apple said on October 26, what owners report, repair costs, and what to do if your screen fails.

6 min read
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Android

Motion Assist on Android

Motion assist on Android 17 shows moving bubbles to help reduce motion sickness in a car. Find the setting, add the Quick Settings tile and customize it.

6 min read
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Android

Scam Detection on Pixel

Scam Detection on Pixel warns you about scam calls, texts and chat notifications. See the phones and countries listed, how to turn each part on, and limits.

6 min read
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Android

Pixel Screen Reactions

Pixel Screen Reactions record your screen and selfie camera together on Android 17. See the steps, the entire screen rule, its limits and why it may be missing.

6 min read
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Android

Samsung My FanCam

Samsung My FanCam uses Galaxy AI to follow one person in a video and crop around them. See the steps, which phones Samsung lists, the limits and why it fails.

6 min read
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Apple

watchOS 27 compatible Apple Watch

See the watchOS 27 compatible Apple Watch list from Apple, the iPhone you need, and how to update from your iPhone or watch. Plus what to do if it is missing.

7 min read
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Android

Bubbles on Pixel with Android 17

Learn how to use Bubbles on a Pixel with Android 17: touch and hold an app icon, tap Bubble, switch between up to 5 floating apps and close them.

6 min read
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Android

Samsung Call Brief

Samsung Call Brief shows useful details on your call screen with One UI 9. See which Galaxy phones Samsung lists, how to turn it on and why it may be missing.

6 min read
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iPhone

How to get Siri AI

How to get Siri AI on iPhone: update to iOS 27, tap Try Siri AI (Beta) in Settings and join the waitlist. See supported iPhones, languages and regions.

6 min read
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iPhone

iPhone 18 Pro aperture

iPhone 18 Pro aperture explained: how the variable aperture works, where to change it in Camera and when to use f/1.48, f/1.8 and f/4. Official steps.

6 min read
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iPhone

iPhone Duo price and release date

iPhone Duo price and release date from Apple's own pages: $1,999 start, October 23 availability, storage, colors, eSIM-only and trade-in credit explained.

7 min read
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Android

Android 17 bubbles

Android 17 bubbles let you float almost any app over what you are doing. Learn how to start a bubble, move and close it, and fix a missing Bubble option.

6 min read
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Android

Android 17 update not showing

Android 17 update not showing on your Pixel or Samsung? See 8 reasons, from staged rollouts to beta enrollment, and how to check for the update the right way.

6 min read
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Android

Pixel call volume too low

Pixel call volume too low or the caller sounds quiet and unclear? Check signal, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, the case and the speaker with Google's own steps. 8 fixes.

6 min read
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Android

Pixel liquid or debris in USB port

Pixel says Liquid or debris in USB port or Unplug charger? Unplug, dry the port, wait for OK to use USB port and clear the cache. 6 fixes from Google.

6 min read
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Apple

Apple Watch won't update

Apple Watch won't update or says Unable to Verify Update? Check charge, Wi-Fi, storage and the update file. 8 fixes straight from Apple's own steps.

6 min read
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