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iphone_annoyances [2023.10.10 16:57] – [Tips/Tricks] Steve Isenbergiphone_annoyances [2024.07.27 12:50] (current) Steve Isenberg
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-=====iPhone and iPad Annoyances=====+<fs xx-large>iPhone and iPad Annoyances</fs> 
 + 
 +=====To/From Device===== 
 + 
 +====Copy pictures, music, etc iPhone to/from PC/Mac==== 
 +On/around 20July2024, I found this app Anytrans that lets me copy music, pictures, and videos between my iPhone and MacBook or PC.  I bought the family option (lets me load the app on 5 PC/Macs and unlimited iPhone/iPad devices). 
 + 
 +The app is AnyTrans and it's available on [[https://www.imobie.com/anytrans/]]; they also offer other apps for Android phones, and more.\\  
 +They offer an educational discount. 
 + 
 + 
 ==== Copy [some|all] pictures from iPhone to Apple computer ==== ==== Copy [some|all] pictures from iPhone to Apple computer ====
  
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     * //Access worked right after doing this. This may be all that's needed?//     * //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.
 +
 +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.
 +
 +====Copy Note(s)====
 +
 +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|
 +
 +=====Annoyances=====
  
 ====Keeps asking for my gMail password==== ====Keeps asking for my gMail password====
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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.   - 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. It appears to be easy.  You'll use Quick Start to transfer your data.
  
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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 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.\\  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]] //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. 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=== ===The reported battery max capacity===
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 |587|100-(587*20/500)|76.52| |587|100-(587*20/500)|76.52|
  
-====Tips/Tricks====+=====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 
 + 
 + 
 + 
 +=====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.
  
-  * 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. 
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