Ownership of the iPhone is sometimes a mixed blessing. You’ll be able to do a great deal with an iPhone, and the applications available to you seem endless. Keep reading to find out how to more efficiently use the amazing iPhone functions and options available to you.
Has your iPhone frozen while you’re trying to do something? If pressing the Sleep or Home buttons does not do anything, hold Home for at least six seconds. This causes locked apps to shut down. If that doesn’t work, press both the Sleep and Home buttons at the same time for about 10 seconds. The Apple logo will pop up and the phone will reset itself.
The iPhone is a treasure trove of useful apps and features. One such feature is the comprehensive dictionary. Almost every app on your iPhone can reference it. You only need to tap and hold any given word and choose “define” from the available options.
Send photos to your friends and family with your iPhone. This may be done in two ways. The iPhone makes it easy to upload your images to either your email or to your Facebook account.
Rice is an easy and quick way to dry out your iPhone if you happen to get it wet. Nearly everyone has dropped a phone in a puddle, sink or even a toilet. Wipe off your iPhone and then place it into a rice-filled bag. After allowing it to sit for about half a day, the device should be back to normal.
One great feature of the iPhone most people are unaware of is its ability to quickly scroll. You no longer have to scroll the entire duration of the page. Instead, you can touch the gray status bar near the top of the screen; this will automatically take you to the topmost area of the webpage.
If you misplace your iPhone, there is an app that can help you find it called Find My iPhone. You have to be registered before you lose it. You can have the phone ring for you if you have it lost in the sofa cushions. Data can be locked or deleted if you believe someone has stolen your phone.
There are a few different ways to search contacts on the iPhone. There is one that does not involve flicking with your fingers. Begin by placing one of your fingers on the alphabetized list. Then, simply slide your finger up or down. This helps you easily control your search.
When texting, do you always send them to the same people? Keep these contacts saved in favorites. It might seem like a simple tip, but some people do not implement it. By doing so, you can save a lot of time with the people you call and text the most. Just tap the arrow by a contact in either list, and choose “text message.” You also have the ability to view your missed calls in this area.
To mark any emails on an iPhone as unread, locate that command. Navigate to details and tap unread; that’s all there is to it.
Deleting unwanted email has never been easier. Go to the inbox where you can simply slide your finger across an email which will then bring up the delete button. There you can easily and instantly delete the message.
Are you looking for a way to shut down multiple background programs? You can close them by first double-clicking the home button. Touch and hold the icon of any background app that you want to close with your fingertip. The icon will start to wiggle; when this occurs, press on the minus, red colored icon and the app will close.
You don’t need to tap the X to eliminate the suggestion box that appears when typing if it is annoying you. Simply tap anywhere to get rid of this box.
If your iPhone freezes, don’t worry. Make sure to first try the button that puts your phone to sleep and wakes it up. The second solution is to press the home button and the sleep/wake button at the same time. If that still doesn’t work try resetting your phone by holding the home button for 5 seconds.
You should not bother dealing with word corrections offered by the phone. If you are typing up an email or note, and are tired of the phone giving you suggestions, just tap anywhere on your screen to kill the suggestion box. You do not have to tap the x on every word.
You might not always have time to finish composing your email so the iPhone allows you to tap the cancel button, as opposed to closing your email completely. This will prompt your iPhone to ask if you would like to save this e-mail as a draft. Selecting the yes option entitles you to return to the draft folder at a later time.
AutoText shortcuts save a great deal of time when texting and emailing. Create shortcuts for the phrases that you use most frequently. You will find this to be useful when you are repeatedly typing email addresses or regularly used phrases such as ‘on my way’. This shortcut is in the iPhone’s keyboard settings.
It can be a bit complicated when scrolling through a tiny window on website in the iPhone’s browser. You may find your self scrolling through the main webpage instead. If this gives you difficulty, think first about zooming in closer on the target frame. Then use two fingers to scroll instead of just one.
There is a calculator tool in the iPhone that easily lets you add, subtract or multiply something very quickly. You can turn your phone to access the scientific calculator option which is visible when the phone is horizontal.
You can’t own an iPhone without realizing that it offers a great deal of features. However, it becomes complicated when trying to sort through the maze of functions that are available to you. Use the tricks you’ve learned here to use your iPhone more fully and efficiently.