Apple
AirPods not working on calls
People can’t hear you on AirPods, or calls sound bad? Pick AirPods as the call audio, reset the Microphone setting, clean the mics and try 5 more fixes.
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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
Apple
App Store not working
App Store not working or saying Cannot Connect to App Store? Check Apple’s status, your connection, date and time, VPN and Screen Time with these 9 fixes.
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Apple
Apple ID not active
Seeing This Apple ID is not active or not valid? Learn why Apple locks or disables accounts, and unlock yours at iforgot.apple.com or with Apple Support.
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Apple
Apple ID stuck on Verifying
Apple ID stuck on Verifying or Signing In on your iPhone? Check Apple’s status, your connection and the date, turn off VPN and try 4 more fixes that work.
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Apple
Apple Watch stuck on Apple logo
Apple Watch stuck on the Apple logo? Charge it, force restart it, try the Play Sound trick in Find My, or unpair and pair again. Here is what to do, in order.
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Apple
Factory reset an iPad
Factory reset your iPad from Settings, or with a computer if you forgot the passcode. Back up first and remove Activation Lock before selling or giving it away.
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Apple
Find My not updating location
Find My not updating location or showing No location found? Check the other iPhone is online, Share My Location, Precise Location and try 6 more fixes.
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Apple
iPad not charging
iPad not charging or showing Not Charging? Use a strong wall adapter, clean the port, try another cable and force restart. 8 fixes before you book a repair.
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Apple
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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Apple
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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Apple
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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Apple
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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Apple
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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Apps
Instagram keeps crashing
Instagram keeps crashing or freezing? Check for an outage, update the app, clear its cache on Android or reinstall on iPhone, and try 5 more fixes.
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Apps
Netflix app not working
Netflix app not working, stuck loading or showing an error? Check for an outage, sign out and back in, clear the app data and try 6 more fixes on your phone.
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Apps
WhatsApp backup stuck
WhatsApp backup stuck on preparing or at 0%? Free up space, check iCloud Drive or Google Drive, skip videos and try 6 more fixes to finish the backup.
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Guides
Optimized Battery Charging
Optimized Battery Charging holds your iPhone at 80% until you need it, to reduce battery wear. See how it differs from the Charge Limit and when to turn it off.
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How-To
Convert photos to PDF on iPhone
Convert one or several photos to a PDF on iPhone for free with the Files app or the Print menu, combine pages in order, and save or share the PDF.
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How-To
Change Auto-Lock on iPhone
Change how long your iPhone screen stays on before it locks, choose Never, and fix Auto-Lock when it is greyed out or stuck at 30 seconds by Low Power Mode.
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How-To
Change your iPhone wallpaper
Change your iPhone wallpaper or background from Settings or the Lock Screen, use different Lock and Home Screen pictures, and try Photo Shuffle in iOS 26.
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How-To
Change font size on iPhone
Make text bigger on iPhone with Text Size, Larger Text and Bold Text, change it for one app only, or zoom the whole screen. Can you change the font style too?
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How-To
Change voicemail greeting on iPhone
Record a new voicemail greeting on your iPhone in the Phone app, switch back to the default greeting, or change it by calling voicemail if your carrier needs.
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How-To
Change your iPhone name
Change your iPhone name in Settings to rename your Personal Hotspot, Bluetooth and AirDrop name all at once. Takes 30 seconds, and here is what else changes.
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How-To
Turn 5G on or off on iPhone
Turn 5G off on your iPhone to save battery or fix a weak signal, switch to LTE, or turn 5G back on. Learn what 5G Auto, 5G On and the network icons mean.
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How-To
Recover deleted photos on iPhone
Recover deleted photos on iPhone from Recently Deleted, iCloud.com or a backup, and learn your honest options after 30 days before paying for recovery software.
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How-To
Recover deleted texts on iPhone
Recover deleted text messages on iPhone from the Recently Deleted folder in Messages, another Apple device or a backup. What works, and what does not.
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How-To
Reset iPhone without passcode
Forgot your iPhone passcode or see iPhone Unavailable? Reset it from the Lock Screen, with iCloud Find My or a computer, then restore your data from a backup.
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How-To
Move Safari search bar to top
Move the Safari address bar back to the top of your iPhone screen, or switch between iOS 26’s Compact, Bottom and Top layouts, in a few taps.
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How-To
Scan a document on iPhone
Scan documents on your iPhone for free with the Notes or Files app, add several pages, save them as a PDF and sign it. No scanner app or scanner needed.
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How-To
Scan a QR code
Scan a QR code with your iPhone or Android camera in seconds, scan one from a photo or screenshot, and fix a camera that will not read QR codes.
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How-To
See Wi-Fi password on iPhone
See the password of any Wi-Fi network your iPhone has joined, in Settings or the Passwords app, and share it with friends nearby without typing it.
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How-To
Set up Android Auto
Set up Android Auto for the first time with a USB cable or wirelessly, grant the right permissions, and customize which apps show on your car’s screen.
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How-To
Transfer iPhone to Android
Move contacts, photos, messages and apps from iPhone to Android with Google’s Android Switch or Samsung Smart Switch, and turn off iMessage so texts arrive.
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How-To
Update your iPhone
Update your iPhone to the latest iOS over Wi-Fi or with a computer, turn on automatic updates, and fix an update that is not showing or will not install.
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iPhone
iPhone battery draining fast
iPhone battery draining fast? Find the app to blame in Battery settings, then try 10 fixes, from iOS 26 Adaptive Power to Background App Refresh and health.
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iPhone
iPhone Bluetooth not working
iPhone Bluetooth not working or not finding devices? Put the accessory in pairing mode, forget and re-pair it, and try 7 more fixes before resetting anything.
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iPhone
iPhone not connecting to Wi-Fi
iPhone won't connect to Wi-Fi, or connects with no internet? Forget the network, renew the lease, restart the router and try 7 more fixes to get back online.
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iPhone
iPhone not receiving texts
iPhone not receiving texts, or missing messages from Android users? Check filters, blocked numbers, MMS and RCS settings, and try 7 more fixes that work.
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iPhone
iPhone slow charger message
iPhone says Slow Charger? It means your adapter or cable delivers less power than your iPhone can use. Here is what counts as slow and which charger fixes it.
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iPhone
iPhone voicemail not working
iPhone voicemail not working or Visual Voicemail unavailable? Check cellular data, call forwarding and a full mailbox, update carrier settings and more.
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iPhone
iPhone Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting
iPhone Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting or going in and out? Turn off Private Wi-Fi Address, forget weak networks, restart the router and try 6 more fixes.
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iPhone
Orange dot on iPhone
The orange dot on iPhone means an app is using your microphone; green means the camera. See which app it is, stop access and know when to worry.
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iPhone
Why is my iPhone hot
Why is your iPhone getting hot? Learn when warmth is normal, what causes overheating, and how to cool it down safely, including when to worry about the battery.
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Troubleshooting
Phone says SOS
Your phone says SOS or SOS only when it loses your carrier but can still call 911. Learn why it happens and try 8 fixes for iPhone and Android to get service.
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Troubleshooting
Phone speaker not working
Phone speaker not working? Check volume, Silent mode, Bluetooth and Do Not Disturb, clean the speaker safely and try 4 more fixes on iPhone or Android.
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Android
Android phone not ringing
Android phone not ringing for incoming calls? Check sound mode, Do not disturb, Mute all sounds and call forwarding with 10 fixes for Samsung and Pixel.
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Android
Android storage full
Android phone storage full? Find what is using the space, clear junk files and large videos, and move photos to the cloud or an SD card. Works on Samsung too.
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Android
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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Android
Google Pixel keeps restarting
Google Pixel keeps restarting or stuck in a reboot loop? Test in safe mode, free up storage, update and use Google’s repair tool with these 8 fixes.
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Android
Samsung phone keeps restarting
Samsung Galaxy keeps restarting on its own? Check Auto restart, test in Safe mode, run Samsung Members diagnostics and try 6 more fixes before a reset.
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Android
Samsung phone not charging
Samsung Galaxy not charging, charging slowly or stopping at 80%? Check the cable, port, Battery protection and Moisture detected with these 9 fixes.
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Android
Samsung phone won't turn on
Samsung Galaxy won't turn on or stuck on a black screen? Charge it properly, force restart it, check for moisture and use recovery mode with these 7 fixes.
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Android
Speed up a slow Android phone
Why is your Android phone so slow? Find the cause, then speed it up with 10 fixes for Samsung, Pixel and other phones, from storage to animation settings.
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Apple
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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Apple
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
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
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
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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Apple
CarPlay keeps disconnecting
CarPlay keeps disconnecting and reconnecting? Swap the cable, clean the port, stop your iPhone joining public Wi-Fi and try 6 more fixes for a steady link.
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Apple
CarPlay not working
Apple CarPlay not working or not connecting? Check Siri, Screen Time, the cable and your car’s settings, then re-pair your iPhone with these 10 fixes.
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Apple
FaceTime not working
FaceTime not working, not connecting or missing from your iPhone? Check the connection, FaceTime settings, Screen Time and the date with these 9 fixes.
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Apple
iCloud storage full
iCloud storage full? See what is using the space, safely remove old backups and large files, and decide whether a bigger iCloud+ plan is worth it.
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Apple
iMessage not delivered
iMessage showing a red Not Delivered or never saying Delivered? Learn what each means, then fix it with 8 steps, from resending to turning iMessage off and on.
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Apple
iMessage not working
iMessage not working, sending as green text or failing to deliver? Check Apple’s status, turn iMessage off and on, fix Send & Receive and try 6 more fixes.
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Apple
Reset your Apple Account password
Reset a forgotten Apple Account (Apple ID) password from your iPhone, from a friend's device or on the web, plus what to do if you get locked out.
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Apps
Android Auto not connecting
Android Auto not connecting to your car or keeps disconnecting? Swap the cable, check USB mode, forget the car and fix battery settings with these 10 fixes.
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Apps
App Store download stuck
iPhone app stuck on Waiting, Loading or Installing? Try these fixes in order, from pausing the download to checking storage, payment and your Apple Account.
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Apps
Facebook keeps logging me out
Facebook keeps logging you out or saying Session Expired? Check your account is safe, then fix the app or browser with 8 steps that stop the logouts.
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Apps
Gmail not receiving emails
Gmail not receiving emails? Check Spam, All Mail and your Google storage, then fix filters, blocked addresses, forwarding and app sync with these 9 checks.
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Apps
Gmail not working on iPhone
Gmail not working on your iPhone? Fix it in the iPhone Mail app or the Gmail app: re-add your Google account, turn on IMAP, change Fetch and check storage.
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Apps
Instagram keeps logging me out
Instagram keeps logging you out? Find out why, check your account is not hacked, and try 8 fixes including updating, clearing cache and removing apps.
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Apps
Snapchat not working
Snapchat not working, not loading or crashing? Check if it is down, then clear Snapchat’s cache, fix camera permissions and try 6 more fixes that keep Memories.
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Apps
TikTok keeps crashing
TikTok keeps crashing, freezing or closing? Update it, clear TikTok’s cache without losing drafts, free up storage and try 6 more fixes on iPhone or Android.
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Apps
WhatsApp not working
WhatsApp not working, stuck on connecting or crashing? Check if it is down, then try 9 fixes for iPhone and Android without losing your chats.
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Apps
WhatsApp notifications not working
Not getting WhatsApp notifications until you open the app? Fix the settings in WhatsApp and on your phone that block alerts, on both Android and iPhone.
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Apps
YouTube not working
YouTube not working or videos won't play? Check for an outage, then clear the cache, update the app, lower the quality and try 5 more fixes on phone or PC.
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Guides
iPhone NFC tag reader
Yes, iPhones have NFC. Learn which models read NFC tags automatically, how to use the NFC Tag Reader on older iPhones, and how to run Shortcuts with a tag.
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Guides
What is an eSIM
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone. Learn how it differs from a physical SIM, which phones support it, and how to set one up on iPhone and Android.
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Guides
What Low Power Mode does
Low Power Mode on iPhone pauses background activity and reduces visual effects to save battery. Here is exactly what it changes and when to use it.
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How-To
Back up your iPhone
Back up your iPhone to iCloud or a Mac or Windows PC step by step, see what a backup includes, and get free temporary iCloud storage for a new iPhone.
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How-To
Block spam calls on iPhone
Stop spam and robocalls on your iPhone. Use Screen Unknown Callers in iOS 26, block numbers, turn on your carrier’s free spam filter and 3 more methods.
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How-To
Change iMessage to text message
Send a text message instead of iMessage on iPhone. Switch one message, turn on Send as Text Message as a backup, or turn iMessage off completely.
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How-To
Change print size on iPhone
Change print size on iPhone: pick the paper size in the Print menu, print photos smaller, or use your printer's app to scale. Steps for HP, Canon and Epson.
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How-To
Clear cache on iPhone
Clear cache on your iPhone to free space and fix slow apps. Clear Safari and Chrome data, offload apps and use in-app cache buttons, step by step.
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How-To
Factory reset an Android phone
Factory reset a Google Pixel, Motorola or other Android phone from Settings or with the buttons. Back up first and avoid the Google lock after the reset.
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How-To
Factory reset an iPhone
How to factory reset an iPhone from Settings or a computer, plus the checklist to follow first so you keep your data and the next owner can use it.
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How-To
Factory reset a Samsung phone
Factory reset your Samsung Galaxy from Settings or with the buttons in recovery mode. Back up first and avoid the Google lock that stops the next owner.
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How-To
Change alarm sound on iPhone
Change your iPhone alarm sound to a new tone or a song in the Clock app, set the alarm volume and vibration, and fix an alarm that makes no sound.
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How-To
Change aspect ratio on iPhone
Change your iPhone camera aspect ratio to 16:9, 4:3 or square in iOS 26, keep it as the default, and change the shape of photos you have already taken.
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How-To
Change Do Not Disturb on iPhone
Change Do Not Disturb on iPhone: turn it on or off, let family and repeated calls through, set a schedule, and stop it from turning on by itself.
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How-To
Change Featured Photos on iPhone
Change what appears in Featured Photos and the Photos widget on iPhone. Remove photos, feature people less, favorite the ones you want or turn it off.
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How-To
Change headphone settings on iPhone
Change headphone settings on iPhone: tune the sound with Headphone Accommodations, fix left and right balance, limit loud audio and set AirPods controls.
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How-To
Change your iPhone avatar
Change your iPhone avatar: the Apple Account photo in Settings and the Contact Photo and Poster people see when you call. Use a photo, Memoji or initials.
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How-To
Change payment method on iPhone
Update the card or PayPal used for App Store purchases and subscriptions on your iPhone, change the order, and learn how it works with Family Sharing.
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How-To
Change screenshot settings on iPhone
Change screenshot settings on iPhone: turn off iOS 26 full-screen previews, take screenshots with Back Tap, capture full web pages and find saved shots.
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How-To
Change your iPhone password
Change your iPhone password (the passcode you unlock it with) in Settings, choose a 4 or 6 digit or letter code, and learn what to do if you forget it.
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How-To
Use AirDrop on iPhone
Learn how to use AirDrop on iPhone to send photos, videos and files to nearby Apple devices, change who can send to you, and use the new AirDrop codes.
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How-To
Restore iPhone from a backup
Restore your iPhone from an iCloud or computer backup step by step, including how to do it after setup, which backup to choose and how long it takes.
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How-To
Screen record on iPhone
Screen record on your iPhone in seconds. Add the button to Control Center, record your voice with the microphone, and find and trim your video in Photos.
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How-To
Screen record on Samsung
Screen record on your Samsung Galaxy with the built-in Screen recorder. Record sound or your voice, add a selfie video and find your recording in Gallery.
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How-To
Take a photo from a video on iPhone
Get a still photo from a video on your iPhone. Take a clean screenshot of the frame, use Make Key Photo on a Live Photo, or save a full-quality frame.
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How-To
iPhone time zone not changing
iPhone not changing time zones when you travel? Turn on Set Automatically, enable the hidden Setting Time Zone switch and try 4 more fixes, or set it by hand.
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How-To
Transfer Android to iPhone
Move contacts, photos, messages and WhatsApp from Android to iPhone with Apple’s free Move to iOS app, plus free ways to transfer after your iPhone is set up.
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How-To
Jitterbug contacts to iPhone
Move contacts from a Jitterbug Smart or Jitterbug Flip to an iPhone. Use Move to iOS, sync with Google, or copy them over when you have a Flip phone.
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How-To
iPhone photos to Windows PC
Transfer photos from iPhone to PC in minutes. Use a USB cable, File Explorer or iCloud on Windows 10 or 11, and fix HEIC photos that will not open.
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How-To
Turn off a Samsung phone
Holding the side button on your Samsung opens Bixby instead of turning it off? Here are 4 ways to power off a Galaxy, and how to make the button work normally.
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iPhone
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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iPhone
Face ID not working
Face ID not working or saying “Face ID is not available”? Learn what the message means and try 10 fixes, from cleaning the camera to resetting Face ID.
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iPhone
Free up iPhone storage
iPhone storage full? Here is how to find what is using the space and clear several gigabytes without losing a single photo or message you care about.
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iPhone
iPhone keeps restarting
iPhone keeps restarting on its own or stuck in a restart loop? Find the cause with the panic log, then work through 9 fixes, from quick checks to repair.
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iPhone
iPhone not ringing
iPhone not ringing when someone calls? Check Silent mode, Focus, Bluetooth, unknown caller settings and 6 more causes to get your ringtone back fast.
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iPhone
iPhone stuck on Apple logo
iPhone stuck on the Apple logo or in a boot loop? Try a force restart, then use recovery mode and choose Update to reinstall iOS without erasing your data.
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iPhone
iPhone stuck on Verifying Update
iPhone stuck on Verifying Update or Preparing Update? Learn how long to wait, then try 6 safe fixes that keep your data. Do not press Restore before reading.
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iPhone
iPhone won't turn off
iPhone won't turn off? On newer models you hold the side and volume buttons, not just the side button. Here are 5 ways to shut it down, even when frozen.
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iPhone
iPhone won't turn on
iPhone won't turn on or stuck on a black screen? Charge it, force restart it the right way, and use recovery mode with these 7 fixes before paying for repair.
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iPhone
Siri keeps turning on by itself
Siri keeps turning on by itself or popping up? Find the trigger, from Type to Siri and the side button to your headphones, and stop it with these 7 fixes.
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iPhone
Siri not working
Siri not working or not responding to “Hey Siri”? Check Siri settings, the microphone, Screen Time and your connection with these 10 fixes for iPhone.
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iPhone
Speed up a slow iPhone
Is your iPhone slow? Find out why, then speed it up with 10 fixes, from freeing storage and updating iOS to checking battery health and turning off extras.
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Troubleshooting
iPhone not charging
iPhone not charging, charging slowly or stuck at 80%? Work through the likely causes, from the cable and a dirty port to software and battery settings.
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Troubleshooting
Phone won't turn on
Phone won't turn on or stuck on a black screen? Try the 3 checks that revive most phones, then follow the step-by-step guide for your iPhone or Samsung.
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