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The iPhone is a smartphone from Apple that runs the iOS mobile operating system. Between its apps, communication features, the camera, mobile internet access, and other functionalities, the iPhone has quickly become an integral part of many peoples tech lives.

15 Best iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max Tips and Tricks to Try First

Friday September 22, 2023 8:52 am EAT by GeeksModo Staff

Ready to check out the best iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max tips and tricks? From the new smart display mode to health features, interactive widgets to a new Action Button experience, Live Voicemail to offline Apple Maps, and more, here are the top 15 iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max tips and tricks you should try out first.

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The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have a ton of tips and tricks that you’ll want to take advantage of if you’ve just purchased the device.
The Action Button is among the biggest features on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.
There are plenty of iPhone 15 Pro tricks, such as deleting duplicate verification codes automatically or cross-fading between songs in Apple Music, that will work on any iPhone running iOS 17.

If you’re upgrading from a much older iPhone model, there’s going to be a bit of a learning curve when it comes to navigating your brand-new iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.

If you just bought the the iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, you may be wondering what an Action Button is (that little button at the left side of your phone). If you bought any of the iPhone 15 models, you’ll want to know what visual lookup is and how to use it. There are also hidden iPhone 15 Pro hacks you should know about, such as StandBy mode, which i’m using all the time and can really come in handy.

Here are the best iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max tips and tricks to get you started.

Best iPhone 15 Pro tips and tricks to try first

1. Customize Action Button

The iPhone has had a ring/silence switch since the very beginning, and the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max finally changes that. The switch has been replaced with the Action button.

By default, just press and hold the button to toggle between ring and silence, just like the switch used to do. You’ll get a haptic response and animation in the Dynamic Island. But there are a number of other modes available, too. You can set the button to launch the camera, start a voice recording, activate an accessibility feature like launching the Magnifier or flashlight, or running a Shortcut.

That last one is especially exciting, as it means you can quickly perform complex actions, or even just launch any app you want.

Should you want to take advantage of all iPhone 15 Pro Action Button tips and tricks, the Settings app is where to go. Open the app and scroll down until you find the Action Button tab.

The first thing you will notice is how different the user interface looks compared to other settings on the iPhone. There’s a fancy animation of the Action Button as you swipe through the programmable functions.

Your options include Silent Mode (default), Focus, Camera, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Accessibility, Shortcut, and Translate (arriving later this year).

Apple allows you to map a specific function with the broader categories. For example, a drop-down box on the Camera slide gives you the options of Photo, Selfie, Video, Portrait, and Portrait Selfie.

2. Turn on Face ID for Private Browsing in Safari

Safari has added several new privacy settings on iOS 17: You can now choose a different search engine like [DuckDuckGo when privately browsing, automatically strip all tracking information from URLs, and securely share passwords with friends and family. And you can even lock your private browsing tabs in Safari — but you’ll need to toggle this setting on before you can use it.

In Settings, go to Safari and toggle on Require Face ID to Unlock Private Browsing. That’s all you need to do! If you want to test out the feature, open the Safari web browser and make your way to Private Browsing. If you attempt to browse privately, you’ll be asked to use Face ID to access your private tabs.

3. Automatically delete your verification codes

This iPhone 15 Pro trick cleans up the clutter of verification codes in your text messages, and it’s somewhat hidden in your settings. And oh yeah, it’s not enabled by default, so it’s up to you to turn it on.

In the Settings app, go to Passwords > Password Options and toggle on Clean Up Automatically. Now, when you receive authentication notifications in Messages (or even in Mail), they’ll be automatically deleted from their respective applications — as long as you use the verification code with the autofill feature at the top of your keyboard. If you don’t use the autofill feature, the verification code will stay in your messages or emails.

4. Enable the level in your camera

If you want to take better photos, or at least straighter photos, then this iPhone 15 Pro trick is for you. The native Camera application on your iPhone has a new, somewhat hidden feature that adds a virtual horizontal level as you snap a photo. You’ll know the shot is level with the ground when it turns yellow and you feel the haptic feedback.

This feature is once again, not enabled by default, so go to Settings > Camera and toggle on Level under the _Composition_section. Now when you take a photo, you should see a broken straight line in the middle of your screen — this is the level. Adjust your phone to make it yellow, signifying that it’s now level to the ground.

5. Use Apple Maps offline to navigate

You might be surprised to learn this, but you’ve never been able to use Apple Maps offline. Instead, you’d have to be connected to the internet, which is useless if you need to find your way back home when you’re out in the wilderness or in an area with no connection. In iOS 17, you can finally download an offline map to grab directions even when you don’t have service.

In Maps, tap your profile photo in the top right of the navigation window and go into Offline Maps. Depending on where you drive most, you may see a suggested map to download, along with the size of the map, in case you don’t have much storage. You can also just hit Download New Map, type a city, manually adjust the map if needed and download it to your iPhone.

6. Crop your photos using the zoom feature in Photos

Cropping a screenshot or picture in the Photos app is a relatively easy process, but Apple has made it even easier on iPhone 15 Pro.

Now, when you’re viewing a photo and you zoom in on it, a new Crop button will appear in the top-right. This will automatically take you into edit mode and allow you to then adjust the crop even more, or you can simply hit Done to finish the crop. You must act quick though, as the crop button appears for only a few seconds after you zoom in to a photo.

7. Use Visual Look Up to figure out laundry codes

You grab a shirt and look at the tag. It’s filled with symbols that are supposed to help you figure out how to wash this specific article of clothing — maybe it can only be washed in cold water, or it might require a dry cleaning. Unfortunately, you might not know how to read these laundry symbols. But your iPhone 15 Pro can.

With this iPhone 15 Pro trick, you can now use the Visual Look Up feature, which can identify words and objects in your photos, to decipher what these laundry codes say. All you have to do is take a clear photo of your laundry symbols, go into the **Photos **app, find the image of the laundry symbols, swipe up and tap on Look Up Laundry Care. The results will show you what each of the recognized laundry symbols mean.

8. Use Crossfade for smoother transitions in Music app

If you’re in charge of playing music at a friend’s party or in the car, you can use an iPhone 15 Pro trick to cross-fade effect between songs in Apple Music.

In the Settings app, go to Music and toggle on Crossfade. Once the setting is enabled, you can choose how long you want the cross-fade to be: Choose between one second and 12 seconds, in second intervals. If you choose five seconds, for example, the next song in the playlist/album will begin to slowly play in the background five seconds before the current song ends.

9. Interact with certain widgets on your home screen

The widgets that live on your home screen are no longer there just for looks. Apple has brought interactive widgets to the iPhone, allowing you to control applications from your home screen, much like you would from the control center.

For now, the number of interactive widgets is limited, but if you want to add one to your home screen, press down on an empty space on your home screen to enter edit mode, tap the plus sign in the top right, and scroll through the list of widgets. A few interactive widgets available include Podcast, Home, Notes and Music.

For example, in Music you can play or pause music, while in Home, you can turn any connected devices off and on, such as a smart light bulb or a thermostat.

10. Change Siri volume and speaking rate

With iOS 17, you can change how loudly, softly, or quickly Siri speaks on your iPhone 15 Pro.

Change Siri’s speaking volume on your iPhone 15 Pro

To change Siri volume on your iPhone15 Pro, just activate the assistant then say "Speak louder" or "Speak quieter."

Change Siri’s speaking speed on iPhone 15 Pro

To change how quickly or slowly Siri speaks on your iPhone 15 Pro, follow the steps below:

Open the Settings app and tap Accessibility.
Tap Siri.
Slide the Speaking Rate slider toward the right for faster speech, toward the left for slower speech.

What do you think about iPhone 15 Pro? Are there any other useful but subtle tips and tricks that I missed? Let me know in the comments below.

11. Use StandBy Mode

StandBy is a new customizable Lock Screen mode in iOS 17 that activates when an ‌iPhone‌ is charging and positioned on its side. Think of it as a kind of smart display for your ‌‌iPhone‌‌ that offers fast access to different screens of glanceable information that can be viewed at a distance, when your device is charging on a kitchen, desk, or nightstand, for example.

With your iPhone 15 Pro screen locked, place it in landscape on an upright charger (the mode won’t work on flat or low-angle chargers or when your screen is unlocked – and it must be charging)
iPhone StandBy will automatically appear – the feature is enabled by default.
The classic analog clock plus calendar widget on the right is the default StandBy view, swipe up on either to change them. Press and hold on either one to add or remove widgets.
On the first StandBy view, do a big swipe from right to left to change views
Press and hold on the other StandBy views to customize them.

You can tweak StandBy settings by heading to Settings > StandBy.

12. Create Your Own Contact Poster

Contact Posters allow you to customize how you’re represented when you give people a call. You can use photos and emoji to personalize your Contact Poster, which appears on a person’s ‌iPhone‌ when you phone them. And like the ‌iPhone‌ Lock Screen, you can match images with eye-catching typography.

But your Contact Poster doesn’t just show up in calls. It’s also part of your contact card in the Contacts app, giving consistency in the places where you communicate and share. The following steps show you how it’s done:

Open the Contacts app and tap on your own name.
Tap the Contact Photo & Poster option.
Tap Edit, then tap Customize.
Tap Poster.
Use the buttons at the bottom of the screen to take a photo, choose a photo you want to use from your library, pick a Memoji, or add a simple Monogram of your initials.
To go along with your chosen image, you can optionally customize the font size, style, and color. (Note that you cannot change your name from this interface – that needs to be done by changing your contact info.)
Swipe across the poster to preview a selection of filters, including black and white, duotone, and color wash in the color of your choice.
When you’re ready, tap Done to preview what a person sees when you call them. If you’re happy with the look, tap Continue.
Now you can opt to edit the crop of your Contact Photo, choose a different photo to use, or Skip this step.

13. Don’t read articles — listen to them

If you’re a fan of podcasts, you’ll probably enjoy a hidden iPhone 15 Pro trick that lets you ask Siri to read news articles, informational sites or anything else in Safari out loud, meaning all you have to do is listen.

One way to get Siri to read the selected article to you is to hold your iPhone’s side button which will activate Siri. Then say "Read this to me." Alternatively, simply say "Siri, read this to me," hands-free. (In iOS 17, you don’t even have to prefix a command with "Hey" to invoke Siri any more.)

Siri will then begin reading the article to you out loud, and a media player panel will appear in the upper section of the screen, allowing you to rewind, fast-forward, adjust the volume, and even AirPlay the spoken audio to another device.

Another way to get Siri talking is to tap the Aa icon in the address bar, then choose the Listen to Page option in the pop-up menu. Siri will immediately begin reading the page to you.

The only difference with this method is that, unless you lock your device while Siri is reading, you won’t see a media control panel on the screen. If the article is still open in Safari, you can stop Siri reading it by tapping the Pause Listening option that replaces the "Listen to Page" option in the Aa pop-up menu.

14. Set multiple timers

Yes, for the first time ever, you can set multiple timers to run at the same time on an iPhone. Just start a timer in the Clock app as before, and then tap the sign at the top right to add a new one. You can label each timer so that you don’t get confused as to what they’re counting down to, just as you can with various alarms.

15. Live voicemail

For those who’d rather text than call, this iPhone 15 Pro trick is for you. Live Voicemail makes it easy to know if you’d like to pick up a call while someone is leaving a message without having to call them back.

The Live Voicemail feature is turned on by default on iPhone 15 Pro.

When you receive a call and let it go or send it to voicemail, you’ll see the phone and recording icon in the Dynamic Island or at the top of your iPhone
Tap the phone icon to jump to the Live Voicemail transcription
Now you can block the caller, answer the call, or let them finish leaving a voicemail – and you can swipe up from the bottom to leave Live Voicemail at any time..

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iPhone 12 Keeps Dropping Wi-Fi Connection? Fix

Thursday July 28, 2022 3:49 am EAT by GeeksModo Staff

Your iPhone 12 keeps dropping wi-Fi connection and you don’t know why. Your iPhone 12 can’t seem to stay connected to wi-Fi while you’re browsing the Internet. In this troubleshooting Guide, I’ll explain exactly why your iPhone 12 is dropping wi-Fi connection and show you how to fix the problem for good!

Being able to use a Wi-Fi network is pretty much an essential function of any smartphone these days, so if you find your iPhone 12 not holding Wi-Fi it can very quickly become frustrating – especially if you have limited data available on your contract and don’t want to switch to 5G, 4G or 3G in order to get a better signal.

How to fix iPhone 12 keeps dropping Wi-Fi connection issue

Here’s a few things to try if you want to find out why your iPhone 12 keeps losing internet connection and stop it from happening.

Before moving onto more complex solutions, it’s best to make sure that simple things aren’t causing the problem. Here’s a few settings and process to check at the outset.

1. Update iPhone

It’s usually* a good idea to ensure that your iphone 12 is running the latest version of iOS, as sometimes older versions can contain bugs that were subsequently fixed by updates.

To check if your iPhone 12 is running the latest version of iOS, head to Settings > General > Software Update and if you see a newer iteration is available.

If it is tap Download and Install.

2. Check your settings

It might seem obvious, but it’s also worth having a quick look at your settings to ensure that you haven’t inadvertently disabled Wi-Fi or enabled Airplane Mode, as both will make it impossible to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

To quickly check your connection status launch control centre (swipe down from the top right of your screen.

In the top left the icon for Airplane Mode should be faded out and below that the Wi-Fi icon should be blue.

Alternatively, open the Settings app and you should see controls for both of the aforementioned features at the top of the page.

Airplane mode should have its toggle switch moved to the left, grey not green, while the Wi-Fi option should show a network name rather than the word Off.

3. Check you are connected to the right Wi-Fi

Speaking of which, check that the Wi-Fi network you are connected to is the right one. If there are multiple networks in your area you may have managed to connect to a different one that perhaps you have used in the past (we know someone whose iPhone used to connect to a printer network!) Switch to the one you mean to use and follow the instructions below to permanently disconnect from the unwanted network.

4. Disable Wi-Fi assist

If your Wi-Fi is a bit temperamental you may want to stop your iPhone 12 from connecting to 4G or 3G whenever the Wi-Fi is weak.

Wi-Fi Assist was one of those useful (not useful) features Apple added years ago in iOS 9 that if it detects that the Wi-Fi network has a poor signal will ‘helpfully’ drop the signal in favour of your 4G or 3G signal.

To turn off this setting follow the steps below:

Go to Settings > Mobile Data and scroll down to the bottom where you will find the Wi-Fi Assist option.

Make sure it’s not selected.

5. Reboot your iPhone

It’s a strange but immutable fact that many of life’s tech-related issues can be solved by simply restarting your device. There’s a reason the chaps in the TV show The IT Crowd started all tech-support queries with the mantra, “have you tried turning it off and on again?” That’s because it’s often the easiest and most effective ways of overcoming problems. If you aren’t sure how to do that here’s how to reboot your iPhone.

6. Reboot your router

If your iPhone 12 keeps dropping Wi-Fi connection, it’s a a good idea to turn the router off and on again too.

When you turn off your router you should wait 20-30 seconds before turning it on again. Or even better, unplug your router, wait a few minutes and then then plug it back in again. Now wait while your router reconnects.

7. Check it’s not your broadband provider’s fault

There is a likelihood that there are issues with your line that aren’t fixed by restarting or resetting. You could check whether there is a local outage for BT, Sky, or Virgin, for example.

We often find out Wi-Fi is at its worse when it’s raining – which could be a sign that there is a problem with your cables. It’s worth flagging with your provider.

If having tried all these steps you are still having problems with your iPhone 12 dropping the Wi-Fi connection we have some slightly more complex steps to follow below.

8. Check signal strength

If you’ve checked all the above and your iPhone 12 keeps dropping Wi-Fi connection, then the issue must be elsewhere. A good place to start your investigation is signal strength. Houses and other locations can have dead spots where the Wi-Fi network becomes unstable. Big, old houses are notorious for this problem.

Start by opening the Settings app and tap on the Wi-Fi option.

To the right of the network name you want to use, check to see how many of the three lines in the Wi-Fi symbol are black. If all three are filled in then the signal should be strong enough to maintain the connection, meaning the problem lies in another area, but if only one of the lines is black then it shows that the signal strength is low, which could cause the iPhone 12 to drop connection.

If it’s the latter, you can try moving to another part of the room, building or general area to see if the strength improves.

9. Check the password

Another common problem is either the wrong password being used or the existing one somehow becoming corrupted. For the first issue, check that the password you’re entering is using the correct upper and lower cases, as Wi-Fi passwords are sensitive to this.

10. Forget the network

If your iPhone 12 keeps dropping Wi-Fi connection after trying the above steps, you can try ‘forgetting’ the network details and starting over.

To do this, head to Settings > Wi-Fi then tap on the network name you want to use.

You’ll see the option Forget This Network. Tap this.

Next go back to the Wi-Fi section and tap on the network name once more. You’ll need to enter the details again.

11. Reset the network

If iPhone 12 keeps dropping Wi-Fi connection, then a stronger approach might be needed.

Head to Settings > Reset and select the Reset Network Settings option.

You’ll need to type in your iPhone passcode to confirm the decision, then the device will reboot.

When it’s ready, go to the Wi-Fi section, select the network, then type in the password again. Hopefully this time it will all work.

12. Reset all network connections

Should all else fail, you can take a more unilateral approach and reset all of your network connections. This will require you to enter the details of all of them afterwards, but it has been know to fix lingering connection issues. This is a destructive method though, so it might be worth backing up your iPhone before attempting it.

Head to Settings > General > Reset then select the Reset All Settings option. Again, you’ll need to enter your passcode to confirm the decision after which your iPhone will reboot.

13. Visit an Apple Genius

If you’ve performed all of the above steps and still find your iPhone 12 keeps dropping Wi-Fi connection, then there may be a technical fault with the device itself. So, it might be worth booking an appointment at the Genius bar to have one of Apple’s technicians take a look.

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iPhone 12 mini Keeps Restarting or Freezing? Fix

Thursday July 28, 2022 3:51 am EAT by GeeksModo Staff

Recently, many Apple users have been telling us that their iPhone 12 mini keeps restarting Randomly under many specific cases – the iPhone 12 mini would keep restarting, stop working, get stuck at the Apple logo, apps crash on launch, etc. Today in this troubleshooting guide, we will focus on dealing with one of the typical problems – iPhone 12 mini freezing and restarting.

actually, the iPhone 12 mini random rebooting is one of the most common problems you may encounter after the following scenarios: updating to the newest iOS system like iOS 14, charging the iOS device while plugging the device in a headphone, or connecting to a computer.

Moreover, the iPhone 12 mini can continuously reboot due to four factors – bad update, malware attack, unstable driver and hardware issues.

If you find your iPhone 12 mini keeps freezing and restarting, what should you do? Here we offer you some basic tips below to fix this problem. All solutions can be applied to iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro as well.

Why Does My iPhone 12 mini Keeps Restarting?

First of all, it’s necessary to understand why your iPhone 12 mini keeps freezing and restarting in the first place, and there are some common, if not frustrating, causes.

An Interrupted Update

Your iPhone 12 mini keeps restarting because of an interrupted update

Some of you may find your iPhone 12 mini in a reboot loop of doom after an iOS update. This can sometimes occur when a software update is interrupted for some reason, such as by a failing network connection, for example.

Malware

There are nearly two million apps in the Apple App Store, and although Apple rejects around 40% of all apps, not every app that passes is safe. Using free public wifi also puts you at greater risk. Unless you have jailbroken your iPhone, viruses are extremely rare on iOS; however, there is still a chance that some pesky malware snuck through to wreak havoc on your device.

Insufficient Storage

Overflowing iPhone storage is another cause of iPhone 12 mini boot looping. Older iPhones with smaller storage capacity tend to have this problem, but even if the day of 512 GB iPhones, you’d still rather keep hold of 60GB of podcast material that you’ll never listen to, just ‘in case.’

Damaged Hardware

You can restart your Device’s software, but the iPhone 12 mini may spontaneously reboot when there’s a hardware issue. A drop (I can not overemphasize using an iPhone case more, here), water damage, or an aging battery can cause hardware failure.

How Often Does Your iPhone 12 mini Reboot?

We can categorize the iPhone 12 mini reboot issue into three types:

1. The iPhone 12 mini restarts itself intermittently, but you still have access to the interface.

2. Your iPhone 12 mini is stuck on a restart loop, which prevents you from using the software at all.

3. Your iPhone 12 mini may restart while charging.

Whichever iPhone 12 mini restart issue you’re experiencing, follow the tips below to fix the problem:

How to Fix An iPhone 12 mini That Keeps Restarting?

When your iPhone 12 mini is in a boot loop and cannot turn on:

1. Force Restart iPhone

A restart can fix many problems as the system starts afresh. When the iPhone is in a restart loop, it’s not starting up correctly, so you have to force it to restart. It’s the quickest but most effective way to fix issues such as a frozen screen or a reboot loop.

Don’t worry; a force restart won’t erase out the data on your iPhone. To force restart your device, press and release the ‘up’ volume button, followed by the ‘down’ volume button. Finally, press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.

2. Eject the SIM Card

It’s possible, though not very likely that your SIM card is broken or having connection issues with the cell carrier. If the loop stops without the SIM card and comes back after putting it back in, then it’s time to visit your service provider.

3. Restore Your iPhone

If your iPhone 12 mini keeps freezing and restarting after trying the above steps, then a full restore is the next option. Sadly this will delete all your info and settings (cloud backup, anyone?) and needs to be done using a desktop computer.

First, connect your iPhone to a desktop computer via a USB cable (wifi works too, but a wireless connection is not as stable) and click the “Device” button in the iTunes app. Next, click “Summary” and “Restore.”

If this regular restore still doesn’t work, you may need to restore it in recovery mode. If you can’t put your iPhone in recovery mode because of broken buttons or the system doesn’t work, contact Apple Support.

When your iPhone 12 mini restarts from time to time:

1. Update iOS and Apps

While a system update can cause problems, it tends to fix bugs and other issues, so this should be your first port of call. Next, check and update your apps, especially those from unknown sources or apps you have recently installed.

2. Find and Remove Faulty Apps

Analyze and remove the faulty apps if your iPhone 12 mini keeps restarting

Use the built-in iOS security software or third-party ones to scan all your apps and uninstall any abnormal ones.

3. Manually Set Up Date & Time

Manually set up date and time if your iPhone 12 mini stucks in a boot loop

It’s not very clear why this tweak works, but it does the trick sometimes. Turn off “Set Automatically” and manually select the time zone or the date and time.

4. Free Up Space on Your iPhone

Remove unnecessary data, or transfer them to the cloud. When space starts to run out, the system slows down and can cause some problems.

5. Restore Your iPhone

You can either use iTunes to reset all settings or go to Settings-General-Reset-Reset All Settings on your phone.

When your iPhone 12 mini restarts while charging:

Your iPhone 12 mini may restart during charging if there is an issue with any of its hardware, including the device itself, charging cable, and charging port. Broken hardware could easily cause a short circuit or other security problems, explaining why your iPhone 12 mini keeps restarting. Most people are not aware that the charging port can often be the culprit since it’s out of sight, but taking a closer look may fix the issue. Clean the charging port with a small, clean brush if you spy something.

Damaged charging cable could also cause an issue, but if you use wireless chargers, then you are spared the hassle.

Magnetic wireless charger saves the hassle of damaged charging cable and port

iPhone 12 mini keeps restarting? Problem fixed

Many iPhone users rely on their devices for everything from communication to education. If your iPhone 12 mini keeps restarting & crashing, it’s the time to fix it by following the above solutions based on actual cases.

If you have any solutions to iPhone 12 mini keeps crashing and restarting, Drop us a comment and let us know.

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iPhone 12 Pro Max Keeps Restarting? Fix

Thursday July 28, 2022 3:51 am EAT by GeeksModo Staff

iPhone restart issues or restart loops mostly happen with old devices, but sometimes, it can happen on newer iPhones, including iPhone 12 Pro Max. There are many reasons why your iPhone 12 Pro Max keeps freezing and restarting and limited ways to solve it since you can’t usually access the user interface.

So how can you quickly identify and fix the problem? This guide will walk you through the process.

Why Does My iPhone 12 Pro Max Keeps Restarting?

First of all, it’s necessary to understand why your iPhone 12 Pro Max keeps freezing and restarting in the first place, and there are some common, if not frustrating, causes.

An Interrupted Update

Your iPhone 12 Pro Max keeps restarting because of an interrupted update

Some of you may find your iPhone 12 Pro Max in a reboot loop of doom after an iOS update. This can sometimes occur when a software update is interrupted for some reason, such as by a failing network connection, for example.

Malware

Insufficient Storage

Overflowing iPhone storage is another cause of device boot looping. Older iPhones with smaller storage capacity tend to have this problem, but even if the day of 512 GB iPhones, you’d still rather keep hold of 60GB of podcast material that you’ll never listen to, just ‘in case.’

Damaged Hardware

You can restart your iPhone’s software, but the handset may spontaneously reboot when there’s a hardware issue. A drop (I can not overemphasize using an iPhone case more, here), water damage, or an aging battery can cause hardware failure.

How Often Does Your iPhone 12 Pro Max Reboot?

We can categorize the iPhone 12 Pro Max reboot issue into three types:

1. The iPhone 12 Pro Max restarts itself intermittently, but you still have access to the interface.

2. Your iPhone 12 Pro Max is stuck on a restart loop, which prevents you from using the software at all.

3. Your iPhone 12 Pro Max may restart while charging.

Whichever iPhone 12 Pro Max restart issue you’re experiencing, follow the tips below to fix the problem:

How to Fix An iPhone 12 Pro Max That Keeps Restarting?

When your iPhone 12 Pro Max is in a boot loop and cannot turn on:

1. Force Restart iPhone

A restart can fix many problems as the system starts afresh. When the iPhone 12 Pro Max is in a restart loop, it’s not starting up correctly, so you have to force it to restart. It’s the quickest but most effective way to fix issues such as a frozen screen or a reboot loop.

2. Eject the SIM Card

3. Restore Your iPhone

If your iPhone 12 Pro Max keeps freezing and restarting still, then a full restore is the next option. Sadly this will erase all your info and settings (cloud backup, anyone?) and needs to be done using a desktop computer.

When your iPhone 12 Pro Max restarts from time to time:

1. Update iOS and Apps

2. Find and Remove Faulty Apps

Analyze and remove the faulty apps if your iPhone 12 Pro Max keeps restarting

Use the built-in iOS security software or third-party ones to scan all your apps and uninstall any abnormal ones.

3. Manually Set Up Date & Time

Manually set up date and time if your iPhone 12 Pro Max stucks in a boot loop

It’s not very clear why this tweak works, but it does the trick sometimes. Turn off “Set Automatically” and manually select the time zone or the date and time.

4. Free Up Space on Your iPhone

Remove unnecessary data, or transfer them to the cloud. When space starts to run out, the system slows down and can cause some problems.

5. Restore Your iPhone

You can either use iTunes to reset all settings or go to Settings-General-Reset-Reset All Settings on your phone.

When your iPhone 12 Pro Max restarts while charging:

Your iPhone 12 Pro Max may restart during charging if there is an issue with any of its hardware, including the device itself, charging cable, and charging port. Broken hardware could easily cause a short circuit or other security problems, explaining why your iPhone 12 Pro Max is restarting. Most people are not aware that the charging port can often be the culprit since it’s out of sight, but taking a closer look may fix the issue. Clean the charging port with a small, clean brush if you spy something.

Damaged charging cable could also cause an issue, but if you use wireless chargers, then you are spared the hassle.

Magnetic wireless charger saves the hassle of damaged charging cable and port

iPhone 12 Pro Max keeps restarting? Problem fixed

Many iPhone users rely on their devices for everything from communication to education, and encountering issues such as a device restart can be a source of exasperation. Since unexpected restarts are a fairly common issue for the iPhone 12 Pro Max, hopefully, you’ve fixed the problem or know the next step to take.

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Top Dating Sites for iPhone Ranking in USA

Thursday July 28, 2022 3:53 am EAT by GeeksModo Staff

People looking to start a relationship online have turned to the various websites made for that purpose. Online dating has become one of the most popular ways to start a relationship, but not all sites are made equal. If you use an iOS device in the U.S. and want to get involved with dating online, then you need to know about the best dating sites for iPhone users. We have come up with a list of the best free dating sites for iOS, and we will share with you some reasons to join these sites if you want to find a partner for romance.

Best dating sites for iPhone

Whether you are heartbroken or in a quest for true love or just looking for casual dating, the best dating sites for iPhone in 2021 can help you discover the person you have been waiting for long. So, instead of letting yourself down and out, keep the fingers crossed and go through our list of free dating sites for iPhone ranking in USA.

Maturetenders.com

The dating site Maturetenders.com is one of the new breeds of romantic services designed to help singles find typical dating experiences. Unlike some of the other dating sites available for iPhone operating systems, this one is designed to connect singles seeking long-term relationships. The service is designed to provide singles with multiple means through which they may communicate with others. Chat rooms and individual chats are the most common methods that are available on the site. Moreover, the dating service makes great use of the profile searching system to connect members with individuals that have the highest chance of being a good partner. All in all, this is a very effective albeit somewhat typical site.

Maturexmatch dot com

Whether you are on the look out for a casual dating or wish to embrace a long-term relationship, you cannot go wrong with this site. The site has many of the same features as other dating sites, including the chance to build very detailed dating profiles and search for individuals according to personal features that they put on their profiles. This service is fun and flirty for singles seeking a serious relationship.

Seniormatch dot com

This website is a platform made for more of the senior crowd than any of the services we have mentioned so far. The senior dating site is geared towards helping people over 55 find love, although younger people have used the site to great success. The design of the site is relatively simple compared to other dating services, but it is meant to be approachable and usable by seniors that are less technologically inclined. This site is very effective and easy to use.

Maturedating dot com

This website is notable for a few reasons. First off, the website is highly secure, offering people the opportunity to date without worrying about negative outcomes happening. The site has many features that protect personal information and work to educate older members because they are the most likely targets of online dating scams. Moreover, the site has a lot of active members seeking partners on the site. The site’s great searching features, numerous dating outcomes available, and ease of use are all reasons to consider this site among the best available.

Elitesingles dot com

This site is built for singles who have had a lot of success with their professional lives. The service is filled with people looking for all sorts of outcomes, but it’s mostly used as a serious dating site by those who are too busy with other aspects of their life to find love. The service is highly populated, simple to use, and filled with people looking to find the perfect fit for their lifestyle, something that is backed up by the dating service’s amazing matching system.

Conclusion

Dating online offers so many unique benefits compared to trying to find partners without them. The ability to find dates whenever one wants is a fantastic benefit that is found with online dating since they can operate day and night without interrupting someone’s lifestyle. Moreover, dating online tends to fit better in the schedules of people that are busy with their everyday lives. Using apps to host a relationship online provides flexibility with schedules, whether you are busy throughout the week or have a wide-open availability. All told, online romances are blossoming throughout the world, offering everyone the second chance they need to seek out the amazing love lives they desire. Using any of the dating sites for iPhone listed throughout our review will provide you with the best outcomes available on modern romance services that operate on the iOS system.

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5 iPhone Accessibility Features You Didn’t Know About

Thursday July 28, 2022 3:53 am EAT by GeeksModo Staff

You can say whatever you want about Apple, but one thing’s for sure; the company is constantly working to make its devices more inclusive. Apple’s hardware and software are incredibly easy to use – additionally, every device has accessibility features to aid those who need extra help. People with visual impairments or even blindness can use an iPhone fairly easily, and so can people who have hearing issues. The best part? Anyone can use these iPhone accessibility features on a day-to-day basis. You can turn on these iPhone accessibility features to make it easier to read things or even become more productive. Continue reading to discover five iPhone accessibility settings to try right now.

Let Your iPhone Alert You of Urgent Sounds

If you’re someone who’s always putting on your AirPods Max, or other noise-canceling headphones, you should give this iPhone accessibility feature a try. Sound Recognition is a feature that makes your iPhone listen for specific noises. That way, if you have trouble hearing or you’re using headphones, your iPhone will give you a notification whenever it hears something urgent like a knock, a doorbell, or a fire alarm.
Keep in mind that you shouldn’t rely on Sound Recognition in dangerous situations. It should be used as an aid to hear sounds you can’t. Plus, it’s still far from perfect. Here’s how to use it.

Open Settings.
Tap Accessibility.
Scroll down and tap on Sound Recognition.
Turn on the switch next to Sound Recognition.
Afterward, tap on Sounds and select the sounds you want your iPhone to “hear.”

As you can see, this accessibility feature will need to use some storage on your iPhone. That is because this feature uses on-device intelligence so that you can use it even offline. Plus, you can rest assured Apple itself isn’t constantly listening and recording anything.

Make Your iPhone or iPad Read for You

Podcasts and audiobooks are really popular these days—and for a good reason. Hearing books is the perfect way to multitask and learn at the same time. That being said, audiobooks can be pretty expensive.
Fortunately, Apple users have another way to listen to books. Thanks to an iPhone accessibility settings called Spoken Content, you can make your iPhone or iPad read for you. And not just books, websites, and more work too! Here’s how to use it:

Start the Settings app.
Tap Accessibility.
Tap on Spoken Content.
Turn on Speak Screen and Speak Selection.

Speak Screen makes your iPhone read everything that’s on your screen, whereas Speak Selection will show a Speak button when you select text.
If you’re using Speak Screen, simply swipe down with two fingers from the top of your screen. A small menu will pop up, and your iPhone will start reading whatever is on the screen.
Granted, it’s not the most soothing voice you’ve heard, but it’ll get the job done if you need to read something for school or work.

Control iPhone with Your Voice

Apple has this iPhone accessibility feature called Voice Control, which does what you’d expect. You can give orders and control your iPhone with your voice.

Think of Voice Control as a more accessible and customizable Siri. You can give your iPhone orders, such as opening apps, showing the Control Center, or asking your iPhone for more details on what’s on screen. You can even dictate and edit text.
The best part is that, unlike Siri, this feature works offline, and you can change the language if you need to. You can even create specific commands with whatever words you want to use. To use Voice Control, do the following:

Open Settings.
Tap Accessibility.
Tap on Voice Control.
Select Set up Voice Control.
Tap on Done.

You can also enable Voice Control by asking Siri to turn it on or off, making it easier to use your iPhone if you have your hands full.

Use the Built-in Magnifier App

Isn’t it crazy how some people can just see without glasses? I wonder what that’s like.. Some of us do need to wear glasses, but not everyone likes them. Or, if you’re like me, you probably forget about them every now and then. If that happens to you, you can rely on your iPhone to use it as a magnifying glass.
The Magnifier is an accessibility feature that does what you think; it lets you use the camera on your iPhone as a magnifying glass. You can zoom in or out to see better, and you can even turn your flashlight on or take pictures. Keep in mind any picture you take with the Magnifier won’t be saved on your iPhone. Here’s how to enable Magnifier.

Open Settings.
Tap Accessibility.
Tap on Magnifier.
Toggle Magnifier on.

A new Magnifier app should be added to your Home screen.
After you enable this feature, you can also access the Magnifier app in your App Library or by searching Magnifier on your Spotlight Search. You just need to open the app and use the controls to zoom in on fine print you need to read.

Add Two Buttons to Your iPhone

We’ve previously talked about Back Tap, but it’s such a cool iPhone accessibility feature we needed to remind you it exists.
You can add one or two “buttons” on the back of your iPhone with the Back Tap feature. When enabled, you can tap twice or three times on the back of your iPhone to make it do a specific action, like taking a screenshot or opening the Notification Center.
Keep in mind that you can only use this feature on any iPhone that supports Face ID. It’s because the technology to register your taps isn’t available on iPhones with Touch ID, so this won’t work on any older iPhone or the second-generation iPhone SE.

Start the Settings app.
Tap Accessibility.
Tap on Touch.
Scroll down and tap on Back Tap.
Select Double or Triple Tap and assign an action to them.

Once you’re done, tap twice on three times on the back of your iPhone to test it.
Please note that if you’re using a case, Back Tap won’t work perfectly. This is a fairly new feature, so we should expect Apple to improve it in upcoming software updates.

Conclusion:

Accessibility has long played an integral role in Apple’s major iOS releases, and things are no different in iOS 14. With the ability of VoiceOver to recognise and describe unlabelled elements in apps and websites, a redesigned Magnifier, a new Back Tap gesture, as well as other notable enhancements, blind and vision impaired iPhone users have lots to smile about.

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Why Do People Like iPhones SO Much? Let’s find out

Thursday February 2, 2023 4:07 am EAT by GeeksModo Staff

If you happen to visit any coffee shop, bar, restaurant, or other public space and take a look around, you’re going to see a lot of smartphones. And depending on where you are, chances are good that most of the phones you see will be iPhones. So why do people like iPhones so much anyway?

If you own an Android phone, this may be a question you’ve asked many times, wondering if it’s worth crossing to the other side of the stream. Read on to find out why people like iPhones and why you should take the leap and switch today!

Technology is advancing every day, and the result is that the real world almost can’t function without it. The balance between work and free time to date is a thing of the past. All you have to do is open a dating app and pick your choice of interesting people to meet.

The same goes for family and friends. Numerous social media sites allow you to always contact your loved ones, no matter how far from each other you are. Socialization is so much easier. Here are some of the reasons why iPhone is the best:

Why do people like iPhones

iPhone Is One of Your Best Friends

Our hones save us quite a lot of time and trouble almost daily. If you’re in doubt about something, you take your phone out of your pocket, and the answer will pretty likely be just a few clicks away. As phones get more practical and simpler to use, we spend more time using them. This is the main characteristic of iPhones. Because of its simple interface, the iPhone feels very familiar to users. It ensures all apps and functions perform the way Apple intended them to. This results in a great user experience.

One of the most famous features of an iPhone that makes it your best friend is, of course, the camera. The iPhone has a camera so advanced that people replaced their digital cameras with better picture taking iPhones. The number of megapixels, faster photo taking, and numerous features like a panorama allow you to take a 240 – degree panorama photo. All of that makes you want to try photography as a new hobby. Even the “non-selfie takers” would be tempted to have a photo session.

When you take all the pretty photos, you can automatically share them to your computer via iCloud. No more hassle with cables to transfer data is needed. You can share music, photos, and contacts. And best of all, the iCloud is completely free of charge.

Highlight Yourself

Have you ever kept a diary as a child? That one place in the world filled with all your thoughts, dreams, and hopes? If we apply that idea in adult life, then our phones have a similar role. Every little detail on our phones is a representation of who we are as individuals. What we like, what we are looking for in life. Everything paints a picture of us as a person.

If you have an iPhone, surely you have an iPhone case. Maybe even a bunch of different kinds. This is the first detail about our phones that people notice. It can be something fun, crazy, something with animals, travel motives – unlimited options to choose from. When you take it a step deeper, everything in your phone describes you as well. You can choose a variety of different apps to download from the Apple store. Social media, workout programs, mobile games… Whatever interests you, you can find it. All of these details on your phone help you to highlight yourself through your iPhone. It’s up to you how you want to make your iPhone special for your interests.

Security

Online dating is very common in many peoples’ lives. But as you should already know, if not careful, it could be dangerous territory. Many device users have found huge charges on their online accounts, virus attacks, and all kinds of malicious content accessing their phones and stealing information.

iPhones are commonly known to be much safer than other devices. It is known to have fewer security breaches. Online dating is very fun, and just the thought of having so many amazing people to meet in the palm of your hand is exciting. Don’t let fear stop you. The important thing is to be safe and careful while having fun.

These are just some of the iPhone perks. Your iPhone is your little universe. Take advantage of the modern world. Have fun with it and explore your options.

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Common iPhone 12 Pro Max Problems and Solutions

Thursday July 28, 2022 3:55 am EAT by GeeksModo Staff

Ah, iPhone 12 Pro Max owner. You took them seriously when they said, “It’s a leap year”

Never one to mess about, you went right for the hefty 6.7” Super Retina XDR display and 12 megapixel ultra Wide cameras of the 12 Pro Max. It’s a handset that feels substantial – when the 12 Pro Max sits in your hand, it feels like you’re really holding on to something special.

But just because you like big things doesn’t mean you like king-sized complications. Like any other device, the iPhone 12 Pro Max can run into some issues at times – but iPhone 12 Pro Max problems don’t have to amount to anything more than a molehill if you have the right troubleshooting tips to help you along.

That’s why we’ve compiled this list of iPhone 12 Pro Max problems and solutions, so the only thing max-sized about your phone is the screen dimensions. So check out these potential iPhone 12 Pro Max problems, and see how you can shrink them down to size.

Don’t you just hate it when your iPhone 12 starts acting up? We do, too. That’s why we’ve put together this essential guide to help you fix all the common (and some less common) iPhone 12 Pro Max issues.

These fixes will be quicker than going to an Apple Store and waiting for a Genius Bar appointment, and it won’t cost you a dime.

In this guide we’ll look at, and tell you how to fix the following iPhone 12 Pro Max problems:

iPhone 12 Pro Max Won’t Connect to WiFi
iPhone 12 Pro Max Won’t Connect to Bluetooth
iPhone 12 Pro Max Freezes
iPhone 12 Pro Max Won’t Update
How to Recover Lost iPhone Data
iPhone 12 Pro Max Overheating
iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Drains too Quickly
iPhone 12 Pro Max Won’t Charge
iPhone 12 Pro Max Touchscreen Not Working
iPhone 12 Pro Max Won’t Turn On
iPhone 12 Pro Max is Slow
Forgotten iPhone 12 Pro Max Passcode
Can’t Back Up iPhone 12 Pro Max to iCloud

iPhone 12 Pro Max Issues and How to Fix Them

Here are common iPhone 12 Pro Max problems and solutions to fix them.

iPhone 12 Pro Max Won’t Connect to Wi-Fi

Problem: Your iPhone 12 Pro Max won’t connect to a public or private WiFi network.

Possible solution:

Swipe up to reveal the iPhone’s control centre and tap the WiFi button, wait a few seconds and turn it back on.

This will disconnect you from all WiFi networks and then begin reconnecting.

If this doesn’t work, try the same, but with Airplane Mode.

If the problem persists, go to the phone settings and forget the network Settings > WiFi then tap the network you’re trying to connect to.

Tap Forget This Network. If none of these work, it’s likely a problem with the WiFi network, not your iPhone. Try resetting the router.

iPhone 12 Pro Max Won’t Connect to Bluetooth

problem: iPhone 12 Pro Max is unable to detect any other Bluetooth device that’s in pairing mode or vice versa.

Possible solution:

Restart your iPhone 12 Pro Max and then try connecting it to the Bluetooth device again. Toggling Bluetooth off/on rarely works so restart is the only option.

To restart iPhone 12 Pro Max: Press and hold the Power button (right hand side) and either volume button until you see the power slider. Drag the slider from left to right.

iPhone 12 Pro Max Freezes

Problem: Your iPhone 12 Pro Max grinds to a halt in the middle of tasks, leaving you unable to interact with the phone.

possible solution:

Try a force restart. This will shutdown your iPhone, ending all ongoing tasks. Don’t worry, you shouldn’t lose any data like photos or contacts, although you might end up losing the email you were in the middle of writing.

To force restart your iPhone 12 Pro Max: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button, press and quickly release the Volume Down button, press and hold the Power button (right hand side) until you see the Apple logo on the screen.

If the problem continues, check if there’s a software update available – if so, install it. If it persists further, try factory resetting your iPhone 12 Pro Max, making sure you backup any data before you do.

iPhone 12 Pro Max Won’t Update

Problem: Your iPhone 12 Pro Max won’t update to the newest version of iOS.

Possible solution:

Connect your iPhone 12 Pro Max to a PC or Mac and perform a force restart as we mentioned above, this will put your iPhone into recovery mode.

You should then see an option to update it, tap to update the phone and once the update has completed, your phone should be working again.

If the update option doesn’t appear, you’ll have to restore your iPhone. This will remove all the data from your iPhone and restore it to its factory settings.

You will, however, get the latest software version and you’ll be able to restore your phone with backed-up content.

How to Recover Lost iPhone Data

Problem: You’ve lost all the data previously held on your iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Possible solution:

Providing you have an iCloud backup, this should be straightforward. You’ll need to sync your iPhone to iCloud – iPhones do this automatically at night when locked and charging.

If you’re missing content you expect to be there, and it isn’t on your iCloud backup, you’re probably out of luck. You could try taking it to an Apple Store, but we can’t promise they’d be able to get anything back.

iPhone 12 Pro Max Overheating

Problem: On a sunny day, if you leave your iPhone 12 Pro Max in the sun too long, you’ll see a warning telling you that your phone is too hot and it needs to cool down before you can use it again.

Possible solution:

Please, don’t put your iPhone in the fridge or freezer. Remove the case (if you have one) and keep it out of direct sunlight, then simply wait and it should cool down. It can be a good idea to switch on Airplane Mode while waiting for it too cool

You may, alternatively, find that your iPhone 12 Pro Max is frequently running hot, though not giving you the warning message mentioned above.

This happens to a lot of electronic devices over time, from phones to laptops and games consoles. There’s rarely a quick fix, as the problems are often hardware related – an aging processor or battery, for example. But, these are some of the things you can do to alleviate the issue.

Take off the case: The more surface area of the ihone is exposed, the easier it will be for it to regulate its temperature.
Inspect the holes: clear dirt, fluff or debris from the charging point or headphone jack.
Disable Bluetooth and background app refreshing: The less tasks you processor is having to manage, the cooler it will stay
Take a break from games: Sad to say, but you might have to park your mobile gaming for the meanwhile, especially if you play graphically-intensive or AR games, such as Pokemon Go.
Turn off location settings: This will stop apps accessing bluetooth, GPS, or Wifi networks to ascertain your location. It’s often best to put apps on the “While using” setting, so you don’t lose functionality when you’re actually using the app.
Only charge your iPhone when it’s cool: Charging the battery causes it to heat up, and charging it while hot only exacerbates the issue.
If your iPhone 12 Pro Max is still running too hot, your best bet is to take it to an Apple Store and get a diagnosis on the device or simply purchase a new one.

iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Drains Too Quickly

Problem: Your iPhone 12 Pro Max runs out of battery too quickly.

Possible solution:

The obvious – though not particularly satisfying – fix is to reduce how much you use your iPhone. However, there are some tricks to help you eke out a bit more time from your iPhone 12:

Check the Battery Health: This feature was introduced in iOS 11. Go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health. It tells you how far your battery has degraded over time, and whether you need to change it. This is not Apple ‘planned obsolescence’, either. It’s an issue inherent to all lithium ion batteries.
Turn Bluetooth off: You need to head into the settings menu to do this, turning it off via the control centre doesn’t actually turn off Bluetooth.
Lower the screen brightness
Turn on low power mode
Decrease the auto screen lock time
Turn off background app refresh: Head to Settings > General > Background app refresh.

iPhone 12 Pro Max won’t Charge

Problem: When plugged in, iPhone 12 Pro Max battery doesn’t charge up.

Possible solution:

Check your charging port for dust and debris (a safety pin or paperclip is good to do this with). If your iPhone 12 Pro Max still won’t charge, check your charging cable – does it work with other Apple devices? Does other stuff work in the same wall plug? Do other USB cables work in the USB plug?

If that doesn’t work, try a force restart. If that doesn’t fix it, try a factory reset. If you still can’t charge your iPhone, head down to an Apple Store.

iPhone 12 Pro Max Touchscreen Not Working

Problem: Your iPhone’s 12 Pro Max screen has stopped responding, or it has frozen and is stuck on a black screen.

Possible solution:

The first thing you should do is try a force restart. We’ve detailed how to do that above If that doesn’t work, try charging the iPhone for up to an hour. If you still don’t see the charging screen, or you see the connect to power screen, try cleaning out charging point and headphone jack, check the USB cable and the wall plug.

If your screen is cracked and has stopped responding, it’s likely to be a hardware problem – meaning you’ll need a new screen. Apple is famously finicky with its warranties, so if they won’t fix it, try an authorised Apple reseller. They often fix screens for less than Apple, though you might lose some functionality (force touch, for example).

iPhone 12 Pro Max Won’t Turn On

Problem: Your iPhone 12 Pro Max won’t turn on or it’s stuck on the logo screen.

Possible solution:

Try a force restart If that doesn’t work, try charging it for an hour – making sure you check that the USB cable and plug are working, as well as ensuring there’s no dust or debris in the iPhone’s charging port.

If it still won’t turn on, try taking it to an Apple store as it might be a hardware related issue, such as a completely failed battery.

iPhone 12 Pro Max is Slow

Problem: Your iPhone 12 Pro Max seems to run really slowly, all the time.

Possible solution:

There are tons of ways to speed up your iPhone 12 Pro Max: Delete apps you don’t use, turn off background app refreshing, clear your the cache on the Safari web browser.

Forgotten iPhone 12 Pro Max Passcode

Problem: You just can’t remember your iPhone’s 12 Pro Max passcode, or a message is telling you that your iPhone has been disabled.

Possible solution:

There’s not much you can do here, other than restore your iPhone 12 Pro Max to its factory settings and erase all the data on it. You can, however, promptly restore the iPhone from a backup.

If you’ve previously synced it with iTunes, simply plug your phone into your PC or Mac and find the “Restore iPhone” button. Then follow instructions, and select “Restore from iTunes Backup”.

If you’ve not synced your iPhone 12 Pro Max with iTunes, you can restore from iCloud after putting your iPhone into recovery mode. Again, you’ll need to connect your phone to a PC or Mac then open iTunes – it doesn’t have to be your own computer, either.

While your iPhone is connected, you’ll need to do a force restart, then, when you see the option to restore or update on the computer’s screen, choose restore. iTunes will download the software for your iPhone, and you should be left with a functioning Phone sans all your old data.

Can’t Back Up iPhone 12 Pro Max to iCloud

Problem: Your iPhone 12 Pro Max won’t backup its data to the iCloud

Possible solution:

The first thing to do is check whether your iCloud storage limit is full. If it is, you might have to stop backing up or delete some data – photos typically take up a lot of room, and there might be some you don’t need, otherwise, games tend to backup data, as does the Mail app.

If you can’t trim your backup needs sufficiently, it might be worth upgrading your storage plan. For 99 cents a month, you get 50GB’s worth of iCloud storage – ten times the free amount. This small expense is genuinely worth it, and you’re unlikely to fill it up.

Before trying anything else, check if there’s an iOS update available. If that still doesn’t work, try resetting the network settings (this will reset wifi networks and passwords, as well as cellular and VPN settings) to do this, head to Settings > General > Reset (at the bottom of the screen) > Reset Network Settings.

If this doesn’t work, try backing it up with iTunes, then deleting your old iCloud backup and then trying the backup again.

What if My iPhone 12 Pro Max Problem isn’t on Here?

If you can’t find the answer to your problem on here, a good place to start your troubleshooting is with a force restart. This will halt all current processes and will likely stop any sudden software issues you’ve encountered on your iPhone 12 Pro Max.

If the problem continues to persist, backing up your iPhone 12 Pro Max and resetting it to factory settings should stop any strange goings on.

However, if push really does come to shove, take it to an Apple store – but remember that hardware fixes can often be carried out by verified Apple Resellers for a lower price.

What other issues are you facing on your iPhone 12 Pro Max? Is it poor battery life? Or are you having Wi-Fi connection issues? Drop a comment and let us know!

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iPhone 12, Pro, or Pro Max Overheating? Fix it Here

Thursday July 28, 2022 3:57 am EAT by GeeksModo Staff

Apple renovated the iPhone 12 selection style this year, initiating flat edges that are different from the round edges of the previous designs and are the same in layout as the iPad Pro. However, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 12 Pro Max getting hot can spoil the experience of using the OS for many users. If you’re having iPhone 12 overheating problem, there’s no need to panic. There are quite a few potential reasons why your iPhone 12 is overheating, and there are steps that you can take to fix this problem for good!

How to fix iPhone 12, iPhone 12 pro or iPhone 12 pro max overheating problem

Here are some of the common reasons why your iPhone 12, iPhone 12 pro or iPhone 12 Pro Max is overheating and how to fix the issue:

Take Your iPhone 12 Out of the Sun To Prevent Overheating

The most obvious reason that your iPhone 12 could feel warm to the touch is if you have left it out in the sun for too long. The time this is most likely to happen would be the warmer months of the year. Maybe you’ve simply left the device sitting on a windowsill, and the midday sun is shining straight down on it for hours at a time, this can cause iPhone 12 overheating problem.
What’s more common, though, is if you’ve got the iPhone sitting on the dashboard of your vehicle in one of the different holders that are available for the purpose. Maybe you’re using Google Maps for navigation on a long car trip. If you are engaged in this activity in the middle of the summer, for instance, then the interior of the car can get quite toasty. Having the air conditioner on isn’t going to help your iPhone if it is under the relentless glare of the sun for multiple hours.
You should periodically touch your iPhone to see if it is overheating in such conditions. You might also see it shut down, and a temperature warning will appear on the screen. If that happens, take it out of the sun and put it in a cool, shadowy place, like the glove compartment or under the seat. If you notice your iPhone 12 getting warm, don’t ever attempt to put it in a refrigerator or a freezer to try and cool it down faster. That can damage various internal components permanently. If you give the device a little time to recover, it should be okay in a while.

Cooling Down iPhone 12 Overheating

When your iPhone 12, iPhone 12 pro or iPhone 12 pro max is overheating and you’re trying to get it to cool down, one thing that you can do is to take it out of its case or cover. The iPhone’s outer shell is built to allows heat to dissipate. A case or cover will prevent it from doing that. Also, if you notice your iPhone 12 overheating while charging, then unplug it immediately.
You can also shut off the apps and features. Turn off Bluetooth by navigating to Settings and shutting it off. You can head to Settings again, and then tap Privacy. Make sure that your Location Services are off.
Next, swipe up from the bottom of your screen, and see what apps you have running in the background. Shut all of them down. You can also turn off your GPS and Wi-Fi. Finally, Head over to Settings. From there, disable iCloud.
Once your iPhone has cooled down completely, you can turn on all of these features again.

Your Charger Can Cause iPhone 12 Overheating problem

Your charger May cost Overheating Issue particularly if the integrity has been compromised. Look for loose wires or signs of other damage, and if you spot anything like that, replace it. Also, if you are using a third-party charger, that can lead to problems, like the battery overloading, which can cause the iPhone 12 to heat up. A licensed Apple iPhone charger might cost a little bit more than some of the knockoffs you can find on eBay or elsewhere, but it’s better to pay the extra money and get a quality product.

Background Refresh is a Prime Cause of iPhone 12 Overheating problem

The Background Refresh feature on your iPhone does exactly what the name indicates. It refreshes your apps again and again, even when you are not actively using them. The newest content will always be waiting for you when you launch the apps, which is why some users enjoy this feature.
There are some problems with it, though. Your iPhone is like a mini-computer, and the constant app refreshing means that your device is working overtime. Those refreshing apps generate heat, and if the air around the phone is hot too, that can be a lethal combination. You might get a damaged battery or other elements if you let it go on for long enough. It’s better to turn off Background Refresh and let the iPhone cool down.
Start the settings app on your iPhone. Tap General, and then scroll down to Background App Refresh. Toggle the switch to the Off position. You will know that you’ve done it right when it turns from green to clear. You don’t need to have it turned off all of the time, but doing so for at least some of the time is going to prolong your iPhone’s life quite a bit.

iPhone 12 Overheating – Check Your Apps in iPhone Storage

Your apps can be another factor when it comes to how much heat your iPhone is generating. An overheating iPhone 12 might mean that a single app is using a lot of your phone’s processing power, and it’s struggling with that strain.
To get an indication of whether this is happening, head over to Settings, and then General. Go to iPhone Storage and take a look at the list of your apps. You will be able to see how much space each one is taking up. It is usually third-party apps, which is to say non-native apps that you have downloaded to your phone, that will take up the most space.
The apps with the most space have the highest chance of causing your iPhone 12 to overheat. If you just downloaded a new third-party app, and then start experiencing iPhone 12 overheating problem soon afterward, then that app is probably to blame. It’s not likely that an app that you have had for a while will suddenly cause your iPhone 12 to start overheating. The most likely culprit would be that third-party app that is newly installed.
Probably the best thing for you to do will be to uninstall it. You could contact the App developer through the App Store to let them know about the problem if you paid for the app. If the app happened to be free, then you might be able to find an alternative that serves the same purpose and doesn’t cause your iPhone 12 to overheat.

A Faulty Battery Cause iPhone 12 Overheating problem

If The above troubleshooting steps have failed to fix iPhone 12 Overheating Issue, then you can take your device to an Apple Store with a Genius Bar so that they can take a look at it. It might be that the battery is faulty. A replacement battery should be covered as long as the phone is still under warranty, or you have an AppleCare+ plan.

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7 Reasons Why iPhone is The Best Smartphone in The World

Tuesday January 24, 2023 5:03 am EAT by GeeksModo Staff

When purchasing a new smartphone, people usually have to choose between two of the most popular operating systems. Here are 7 reasons why iPhone is the best smartphone.

Why iPhone is the best smartphone

Here are the reasons why iphone is the best phone in the world:

1. Information security

Information security companies unanimously agree that iPhones are more secure than Android devices. According to a report by Forbes, 97 percent of smartphone malware targets Android phones.

Android phones get malware and viruses particularly from app stores. Apple’s App Store has fewer apps to offer than the Android phones’ app store, but the number of available apps is not the most important element of app stores. Apple is very careful with selecting which app developers gain access to the so-called Apple ecosystem – a network of devices, apps and developers. Getting apps that contain malware into the App Store is practically impossible.

In comparison, Google’s app store, Google Play, is an ad-supported and free environment where anyone can put their apps on display. Android allows the user to install apps from outside the Google Play store as well – making it impossible to monitor apps possibly containing malware and viruses.

In addition to the app store, un-updated operating systems also cause security threats. Because several phone manufacturers use the operating system provided by Google, not all of them get the updates at the same time and are thus exposed to massive security threats. iOS devices are made only by Apple, so the corresponding problem doesn’t exist.

2. The Apple ecosystem

The range of Apple products has grown notably in recent years. Apple started out making computers and has since added music players, tablet computers and smart watches to their product selection. Today, Apple provides a wide range of products and services for various purposes.

The devices work seamlessly and effortlessly together. You don’t need to download or install separate applications to link them together, it’s enough when you sign in to the devices with the same Apple ID. Photos, emails, notes and calendars can be shared to all the devices. You also don’t have to pay twice for apps, movies or books – they can be found on all your devices.

The closed ecosystem also guarantees the user safety. The operating environment is secure when devices, users, manufacturers and app developers are all in the same ecosystem.

The situation is different for Android phones. Several different manufacturers produce phones and tablets based on the same operating system, so a safe ecosystem and using the devices together seamlessly cannot be guaranteed.

3. Ease of use

iPhones are known for their ease of use. Their usability comes from simple operating logic: all the apps are launched from the home screen. All the settings, for example, can be found under one menu. And even if you upgrade your iPhone to the newest model, the operating system still works the same way and taking it into use is easy.

An android phone can be modified and customised in various ways, but the basic features of its operating system are much more complicated and confusing than the iOS system. If you value an easy to use and good smartphone for basic use, an iPhone is the obvious choice.

4. Get the best apps first

The developers of the best and highest quality apps still favour Apple and this explains why iPhone is the best phone in the world. Most apps use Apple’s App Store as their launch platform and release their apps there much earlier than they do in the Android phones’ Google Play store. This has been the case with some of the most popular apps of recent years, such as Super Mario Run and Snapchat.

Some apps may not be released at all for Android phones. It’s much harder for app developers to create games and apps for Android phones, as there is a wide range of them and many unique features of the phones should be taken into account in the development. The App Store’s revenue model also serves the developers of high-quality apps better, which will guarantee safe and good apps for iPhone users in the future as well.

5. Apple Pay

Apple Pay is Apple’s payment service, which enables making credit and debit card payments using your phone. Paying works the same way as contactless payment with a plastic card, i.e., by placing the phone by the card reader. The card is protected with Face ID, Touch ID or the phone’s passcode, which let you keep your payment information safe.

Apple Pay can also be used to make purchases in apps: reserving a hotel room, shopping for clothes or ordering a pizza couldn’t be easier. Google Pay is not yet available in many countries, so users in need of a simple and easy mobile payment method should opt for the Apple iPhone.

6. Family Sharing

The Apple iPhone is a good choice for children, especially if the entire family is using Apple devices and phones. Phone use is safe because parents can easily keep track of what their children are doing with their phones.

Apple’s Family Sharing makes family life easier. Up to six family members can make, for example, shared music, film or app purchases and share photo albums, calendars and reminders. There is no risk of children downloading inappropriate or paid apps, as Family Sharing enables parental approval for their children’s apps.

And when children start to go to school by themselves, for example, parents can keep track of the journey with the Find My feature.

7. iPhones hold their value

Since new smartphone models with attractive features are published often, people constantly want to upgrade their phones to newer models. When people stop using their phones and buy a new one, they often want to sell their still functional old phone at the best possible price.

Apple phones keep their resale value far better than Android phones. iPhones are made of high-quality materials, which goes a long way in helping them maintain their resale value. Apple phones also remain as flagship models and up-to-date longer, as there is only one manufacturer and new and better phones aren’t launched as often as Android phones.

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