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--- iphone_annoyances [2023.10.07 17:36] – [What is the REAL Battery Health?] Steve Isenberg
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-=====iPhone and iPad Annoyances=====
+<fs xx-large>iPhone and iPad Annoyances</fs>
-==== Copy [some|all] pictures from iPhone to Apple computer ====
+===== Copy [some|all] pictures from iPhone to Apple computer =====
 You want to offload all pictures and videos from the iPhone to the MacBook or iMac.\\
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     * //Access worked right after doing this. This may be all that's needed?//
+=====Send songs from MacBook to iPhone=====
+Digested from 20231209 conversation with Apple rep in store.
-====Keeps asking for my gMail password====
+You have a number of songs on your MacBook that you want to put on the iPhone.  You don't want to sync all songs, you only want to transfer a number of them.
+  - Import songs into Music app.
+    - Command-O
+    - Select songs
+    - import
+  - Still in Music app, select songs to be sent to iPhone
+  - Sync [just these songs?] and choose your iPhone as destination.
+As of 20231211 I haven't tried this yet.  I'll update these steps once I do.\\
+If you have any comments or suggestions, let me know.
+=====Keeps asking for my gMail password=====
 But I just entered it on my iphone yesterday and had no problems accessing gmail; but today it asks me again.  From [[https://www.imobie.com/support/iphone-ipad-keeps-asking-for-password.htm|an article in imobie]] here are their suggestions.  Most relate to asking for Apple password, but article says "Keeps asking for password error".
   - Restart the iPhone. (This worked for smi 20191109, was able to access email a few mins after the reboot)
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   - (Their last choice is to restore your iPhone without data loss.  Uh-uh, I'm not doin' this.)
-====Troubleshooting Tips for All iPhone Models====
+=====Troubleshooting Tips for All iPhone Models=====
 From [[https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/iphone-troubleshooting-tips/|MakeUseOf]]
   - Restart your iPhone.  See step #1 in previous article.
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   - Reset all settings or do a Factory reset.  I'm not going to describe this as it's not something I plan to do; visit the article and look at their steps 6 and 7 if you feel you need this.
-====Transfer all data from old iPhone to new iPhone====
+=====Transfer all data from old iPhone to new iPhone=====
 It appears to be easy.  You'll use Quick Start to transfer your data.
 Note that it will take maybe several hours to complete this so schedule the transfer appropriately.
+But first,  [[https://support.apple.com/kb/HT203977|backup your iPhone]]
 From [[https://osxdaily.com/2020/11/16/how-transfer-data-old-iphone-to-iphone-12/]]
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   - In a moment, an animation will appear on the new iPhone screen; when you see this hold old iPhone so that animation is shown in the old iPhone device's camera viewfinder
   - On new iPhone, enter old iPhone's passcode when requested
-  - Set up Face ID on new iPhone if you want else skip this step
+  - (If new phone allows it) Set up Face ID on new iPhone if you want else skip this step
   - Select "Transfer from iPhone" on new iPhone (it's not recommended to download from iCloud)
   - Both phones will display "Transferring Data" with estimated time to completion
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   - You may need to contact your cell provider to enable the new iPhone using its IMEI - they will help you do this
   - (Of course if you want to get rid of old iPhone you'll need to reset it to factory settings)
+You may also need to do more setup on the new iPhone, you'll be prompted for what's needed. For example, you'll need the 3 or 4 digit security codes for credit cards in your wallet.
 See also [[https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210216]] but first:
   * If you have an Apple Watch, be sure to [[https://support.apple.com/kb/ht204568|unpair your Apple Watch]] from your old iPhone
-  * Make sure you have a [[https://support.apple.com/kb/HT203977|backup of your device]]
+  * Make sure you have a [[https://support.apple.com/kb/HT203977|backup of your device]], you should have done this earlier.
   * Have your Apple ID and password ready
-  * Transfer your SIM card from old iPhone
+  * Physically transfer your SIM card from old iPhone
 Also see: [[https://youtu.be/_CVzm_vNHpY]]
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-====Default Settings You Should Turn Off on your iPhone====
+=====Default Settings You Should Turn Off on your iPhone=====
 This is adapted from [[https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/27/technology/personaltech/default-settings-turn-off.html|NYT]] July 27, 2022
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-====Play an ISO file on your device====
+=====Play an ISO file on your device=====
 You have a DVD stored as an ISO image and you want to play it on your iPhone or iPad.\\
 //To create the ISO file using MacOS //[[os_x_annoyances#create_an_iso_file_from_a_dvd|go here]]
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 But I cannot figure out how to get the ISO to play on an iPad.
-====What is the REAL Battery Health?====
+=====What is the REAL Battery Health?=====
 ===The reported battery max capacity===
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 |121|100-(121*20/500)|95.16|
 |587|100-(587*20/500)|76.52|
+=====Replacing iPhone battery yourself=====
+It is delicate but not overly complex.
+  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJBWl4_Pg1U|iPhone 5s]]
+  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z7EahfpGLs|iPhone SE 2016 battery install video by Rick Makes]] A1662, A1723, A1724
+    * smi bought IBESTWIN, Amazon B08BCDVY2W on 20240202. It works but it's missing tweezers that are needed; the IBESTWIN link to video fails and when you get to all the videos there isn't one for iPhone SE 2016 or for any iPhone SE.
+Tips when replacing battery:\\
+Before
+  * Before replacing battery, discharge phone battery to 10% or less (prevents fire risk during replacement process)
+During
+  * When removing battery from iPhone, be careful not to puncture or bend the battery
+  * Heat the phone w/hair dryer to loosen adhesive; or put in refrigerator to deactivate glue
+  * When removing adhesive, try to grab the adhesive strip with your small screwdriver turned sideways and then pull and roll the adhesive to it
+After
+  * Rick Makes suggests: Charge battery to 100%. Let it discharge completely. Charge battery to 100%.  It's calibrated.
+  * Another opinion: Calibrate the new battery.
+    * Drain phone till it dies.
+    * Charge completely don't turn it on.
+    * Then turn it on and don't touch for 30 mins.
+    * Plug in the charger and let it charge for 30 mins without using.
+    * When it's fully charged, your battery is calibrated.
+=====Tips/Tricks=====
+  * Tap it. __Back tap__ on iPhone lets you select an action to execute with double or triple tapping the back of the iPhone.\\ ''Settings'' > ''Accessibility'' > ''Touch'' > ''Back Tap''.\\ //Maybe use: double-tap for Home, triple-tap for Camera. Others include: Flashlight and Mute, and many more.  [iOS 16 and later]//
+  * [[https://support.apple.com/en-us/102546|use iPhone as 2nd camera on Mac]] in short, put iPhone near Mac, lock the iPhone, start your application (e.g., Zoom), and choose iPhone camera.\\ You can also use its microphone.\\ If a call comes in, video is paused till phone is locked again.
+=====Copy Contacts and Notes from iPhone=====
+===Contacts===
+From [[https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/export-contacts-iph075ddebf2/ios|Apple support guide]]\\ For iOS 17
+  - Open Contacts app on your phone
+  - Tap Lists in the top-left
+  - Touch and hold an existing list (like All Contacts)
+  - Tap Export, select the fields you want to include or select all fields, then tap Done
+  - Choose a method to send or save the exported contact cards, such as Messages or Mail
+===Notes===
+To transfer a single note (ie, sending one note at a time)
+  - On your iPhone, open your Notes app.
+  - Tap one note, tap the three dots inside a circle in the upper right corner
+  - Select "Send a Copy" and then choose "Email"
+  - Send
+To copy more than just one note at a time, you need to install software to do this.\\
+Alternatively you can go to iCloud.com, login, and edit or view your notes and copy them to your computer.
+Some applications smi found via DuckDuckGo search, that may help at a cost.  Prices are as of 2/4/2024, Windows computer use.  I'm not making any recommendations as I haven't tried any of these.
+|[[https://www.coolmuster.com/idevices/transfer-notes-from-iphone-to-computer.html|CoolMuster iOS Assistant]]|$26/yr, $36/lifetime|
+|[[https://mobi.easeus.com/iphone-data-transfer/4-free-methods-to-back-up-notes-from-iphone-to-pc.html|EaseUS]]|$24/month, $40/yr, $70 lifetime|
+|[[https://www.wideanglesoftware.com/touchcopy/purchase.php|TouchCopy]]|1 PC 1 Year $30, 2 PCs lifetime $40|
+|[[https://www.copytrans.net/store/|CopyTrans]]|COpyTrans Contacts (does Notes) $20; that and6 other apps $30|
+|Apowersoft|
+=====Save voicemails=====
+If you have a voicemail with the voice of someone you want to save, for example someone who has passed away, you can save this.
+  - Phone App and Voicemail (bottom right)
+  - Tap on the voicemail you want to save then Share (box with arrow pointing out of it).  You can share this voicemail with AirDrop, Messages, Mail,and others.
+  - ''Add a quick note'' or ''save to files'', to save it on your phone.
+  - Use ''AirDrop'' to save to your computer.
+This from Kim Komando.