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iphone_annoyances [2024.02.04 09:08] – [Copy Contacts and Notes from iPhone] 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> 
-===== Copy [some|all] pictures from iPhone to Apple computer =====+ 
 +=====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 ====
  
 You want to offload all pictures and videos from the iPhone to the MacBook or iMac.\\ 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?//     * //Access worked right after doing this. This may be all that's needed?//
  
-=====Send songs from MacBook to iPhone=====+====Send songs from MacBook to iPhone====
 Digested from 20231209 conversation with Apple rep in store. Digested from 20231209 conversation with Apple rep in store.
  
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 If you have any comments or suggestions, let me know. If you have any comments or suggestions, let me know.
  
-=====Keeps asking for my gMail password=====+====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====
 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".   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)   - 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.)   - (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]] From [[https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/iphone-troubleshooting-tips/|MakeUseOf]]
   - Restart your iPhone.  See step #1 in previous article.   - Restart your iPhone.  See step #1 in previous article.
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   * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJBWl4_Pg1U|iPhone 5s]]    * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJBWl4_Pg1U|iPhone 5s]] 
-  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9JRqocmm24|iPhone SE 2016]] smi:A1662 A1723 A1724 +  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z7EahfpGLs|iPhone SE 2016 battery install video by Rick Makes]] A1662A1723A1724 
-    * smi bought IBESTWIN, Amazon B08BCDVY2W on 20240202+    * 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:\\  Tips when replacing battery:\\ 
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 After After
-  * One opinioncharge battery to 100% then discharge it completely.  Repeat this 3-4 times so battery is optimal.+  * Rick Makes suggestsCharge battery to 100%. Let it discharge completely. Charge battery to 100%.  It's calibrated.
   * Another opinion: Calibrate the new battery.    * Another opinion: Calibrate the new battery. 
     * Drain phone till it dies.      * Drain phone till it dies. 
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 ===Contacts=== ===Contacts===
-From [[https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/export-contacts-iph075ddebf2/ios|Apple support guide]]+From [[https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/export-contacts-iph075ddebf2/ios|Apple support guide]]\\ For iOS 17
  
   - Open Contacts app on your phone   - Open Contacts app on your phone
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   - Choose a method to send or save the exported contact cards, such as Messages or Mail   - 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 time, you need to install software to do this.\\  +=====Save voicemails===== 
-Alternatively you can go to iCloud.comlogin, and edit or view your notes and copy them to your computer.+If you have 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 AirDropMessages, 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. 
iphone_annoyances.1707066483.txt.gz · Last modified: 2024.02.04 09:08 by Steve Isenberg