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How to enter iPhone into DFU mode. 3 ways for old and new iPhones

08/04/2020 by ALOK DAS

Apple smartphones are very stable and rarely need to restore firmware. However, sometimes it becomes necessary to return the iPhone to its factory form in order to get rid of glitches after an unsuccessful software update or system failure.
DFU mode is useful for this.
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DFU mode (Device Firmware Update) is a low-level mode for updating iPhone firmware. When you turn it on, the smartphone will be recognized by the computer to restore iOS. The iPhone itself will not load the graphical shell of the system and respond to button presses.
Very often, DFU mode is confused with Recovery mode. Outwardly, they are easy to distinguish, in DFU mode there are no signs on the iPhone screen, and in recovery mode you will see a indicator of connection to the computer.
Recovery Mode is an iOS recovery mode programmatically. The data remains in place, and system files are restored from the original firmware or backup.
DFU mode is iOS recovery in bootloader mode, in which all files are erased and overwritten by data from the original firmware.
Conditionally, Recovery Mode can be compared to loading Time Machine backup, and DFU mode with a complete reinstallation of the operating system.
How to enter DFU mode on iPhone with a physical Home button

All older Apple smartphones up to and including the iPhone 6s and iPhone SE have a physical Home button. They enter the DFU as follows:
1. Connect the smartphone to the computer using the cable.
2. Turn off the iPhone.
3. When the screen goes blank, hold down the power button for 3 seconds.
4. Hold the Home button, while continuing to hold down the power button.
5. After 10 seconds, release the power button and continue to hold the Home button for another 5 seconds.
The black screen of the smartphone will indicate entry to DFU. An apple on the screen signals the start of iOS download, you will have to repeat the procedure again.
To exit DFU mode, hold down the Home and Power buttons for 10 seconds.
How to enter DFU mode on iPhone with the Home touch button

In smartphones with moisture protection, the Cupertinos abandoned the physical button on the front of the smartphone. It was replaced by a touch key. The procedure for switching to DFU mode has become slightly different:
1. Connect the smartphone to the computer using the cable.
2. Turn off the iPhone.
3. When the screen goes blank, hold down the power button for 3 seconds.
4. Hold down the volume down button, while continuing to hold down the power button.
5. After 10 seconds, release the power button and continue to hold the volume down button for another 5 seconds.
The black screen of the smartphone will indicate entry to DFU. An apple on the screen signals the start of iOS download, you will have to repeat the procedure again.
To exit the DFU mode, you need to hold down the volume down and Power buttons for 10 seconds.
As you can see, the process of entering and exiting this mode differs only in the use of the volume key instead of the Home button.

Here is a video tutorial for models with a physical and virtual Home button.
How to enter DFU mode on iPhone with Face ID

With the release of the iPhone X, Apple completely abandoned the button on the front side of the smartphone, and the transition to DFU mode was a bit more complicated:
1. Connect the smartphone to the computer using the cable.
2. Alternately press the volume up button, then the volume down button and hold down the power button.
3. Once the smartphone screen goes blank, hold down the volume down button and continue to hold the power button for 5 seconds.
4. Release the power button and continue to hold the volume down button for another 15 seconds.
If you see the Apple logo, it means that iOS downloads started and you did something wrong. Will have to try again.
To exit the mode, you need to alternately press the volume up button, the volume down button and hold down the power button. You can release the button after the apple appears on the screen.

For clarity, here is a video tutorial for iPhone X / XS / XR / 11/11 Pro.

IPhone stolen – what to do – how to block data on Apple iPhone / HB

30/03/2020 by ALOK DAS

March 30, 23:00

Tsey material also available in Ukrainian

It is unlikely that anyone wants to become a victim of thieves. However, what to do if a smartphone is stolen? How to protect your data and regain access to bank accounts? Keep six tips from one of these victims.

I still couldn’t find the strength to describe the hell into which the usual theft of the phone turned into. But quarantine, crown (not a virus) and the desire to help you not get into a similar situation helped me tell about this.

A few days ago, my phone was stolen from me. Pulled out of my pocket when I left the underpass.

He was immediately turned off and turned on at 21:00 in the Obolon area. The phone squealed (was already in theft mode) and it was immediately turned off. Since then it has not been included. It is in a nutshell. And now for the fun part.

Tip # 1 – keep your old phone at home

Arriving home, I set the phone to iCloud theft via laptop. And our favorite mobile banking is tied to a phone number.

Predicting possible problems, I rushed to the store, bought a new sim and inserted it into the old phone.

I called Lifecell, explained the situation and begged to block my number. But the mobile operator decided that I should remember which two numbers I called most often in February.

My arguments are that I have been a client for 10 years, I can name incoming and outgoing, any other data is white noise. Refused to block the number.

At one in the morning the fun began. I was hacked. iCloud, Mail, Facebook, Telegram. And if you hack Telegram – hack Monobank too. I was extremely lucky that at that moment I did not sleep and reacted quickly. Really was a chuyka. Plus nerves.

Tip # 2 – Install Dual Authentication Everywhere Right Now

I dropped the mail through the phone number and I immediately dropped it through the backup email. Gently pressed her FB back and threw the fucking thieves Xiaomi out of the system through the Telegram account on the laptop.

It was just very lucky that when I left the house I turned the laptop screen, and did not turn it off. Until four in the morning I recaptured my accounts and blocked my mobile banking number. Returned iCloud and everything else.

By the way, the phone had a FaceID and a password code.

Tip # 3 – Find my Phone and iCloud do not send SMS with links

At two in the morning, at the height of the war for private information, they began to attack me through phishing. I already posted the screenshots. Messages allegedly from Apple that my phone was detected.

The thieves see the new number on the screen of the stolen phone, I posted this message myself. Do not fall for it. And if it were, then the number of the thief already hung on the screen of my laptop and all Apple equipment. Do you want your technique back? Pay.

Tip # 4 – If you have an iPhone X or older Apple, don’t waste time with the police.

The next day I came to write a statement. I had no particular hopes, but it seemed to me correct. In the office there were two duty investigators and some kind of madame.

One investigator immediately let me know that no one would look for a phone. And also, that I wildly annoy him simply with my presence.

The second investigator simply said that we have a bad state and he owes nothing to anyone. As if not to me, but at the same time to me. I could offer them money so that they move and do something. But I didn’t want to.

Tip number 5 – they will try to deceive you a few more times

The next day they called me. A certain Vladimir, who allegedly has a pawnshop and my phone, for which he wants 9,000 UAH. I said that it is very hard to hear, they say, I’ll call you back.

I was confused by the fact that the person voiced my IMEI number and full name. The full name does not appear in AppleID, only in the passport and it is known to a very limited circle of people. On the phone, I did not save the passport photo. But she wrote a statement.

I’m calling the police office and trying to find out the number of the investigator in my case. But there is no business. All this happened over the speakerphone in the presence of colleagues (it was just broadcast) and took 30 minutes.

In the end, the dispatcher girl freaks out and dictates to me the number of the senior investigator, but she asks her not to be extradited. We collectively laugh and I call the elder:

– I need to find out the number of my investigator, my phone was stolen, I filed an application yesterday!

Ready for an enchanting answer? Catch:

– Have you already called from the pawnshop?

The senior investigator told me bluntly and clearly: the police are dumping the entire base of victims in a pre-trial detention center. Inmates ring up the victims and try to throw again.

He did not hide anything and immediately explained everything as is. I called back just in case the owner of the pawnshop, which is not there. I have a terrific 3 minute record of our conversation – so it’s not so boring in quarantine.

Several days passed and phishing has still come to me. Apparently after I threw the thief out of iCloud, he is unable to re-enter.

The irony is that the iPhone X can be unlocked for money. About $ 200. But in this case, there is a chance that he will not work correctly or even die after the first update.

You can sell for 10 thousand – 12 thousand UAH. So that makes no sense. Or sell for $ 100 on parts. Here they are stubbornly and are still trying to crack me.

An hour ago, dear Alexey called me. He said he wants $ 300 for my phone. I said that he would go over and Alex dropped the phone in his hearts.

It turned out that from this number they still blackmailed grandmothers

Tip number 6 – attach a mobile number to your passport

Lifecell agreed to block the number only after 18 hours. But I decided not to return to it. If you use your mobile phone number to log into at least one bank application, this is a financial number.

Go to the operator’s office or find BankID on its website and attach the number to your passport. In any incomprehensible situation, no one will be able to squeeze your info and you will not waste time on the music of the call center. The number is tied to the passport data – period.

Everything would be fine if, along with this, the disease and quarantine did not overtake me. I had to go around all the banks recovering cards, change all possible passwords several times, clean out all cloud files, restore client correspondence.

And the most annoying, the phone was a month. This entailed significant expenses in a period when you do not understand what will happen tomorrow. Thieves still torment me, sending their spam for hacking.

I’m afraid to push the wrong way and find myself in a worse situation. And the beautiful Alexei are not shy about killing the wounded. Everything could have been different if not for these terrible traffic jams. No, if there was a password on the SIM card.

In the end, I erased my fingers by writing this text so that you take care of your safety right now. I have already described how. You definitely have time for this. If you are still waiting for a sign from above – then this is it.

P. S. Your friends who have an iPhone and have your number, provided that you remember your ID, can block your smartphone remotely from your own. This is in case someone will be next to theft.

And it turned out that for almost four years I could see by geolocation, where my ex was hanging out, but did not know about it.

Apple Hermitage video tour: unique five-hour movie shot on iPhone 11 Pro

12/03/2020 by ALOK DAS

Apple pays a lot of attention to the “Shot on iPhone” project. First of all, this allows us to evaluate the capabilities of the company’s flagship flagships, and such films undoubtedly have artistic value. In March 2020, the first film of this series filmed in Russia was presented.

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This event in itself, but much more surprising is the history of the creation of such a masterpiece. Apple made a film lasting more than 5 hours. It is based on a walk through the treasury of world culture – the Hermitage. It is difficult to see in this an exclusively advertising message. It is also surprising that the cinema trip in 4K resolution was shot with one take, without mounting and gluing on the same battery charge of the iPhone 11 Pro Max. By the end of filming, 19% of the battery charge remained.

This film was the longest in the history of the company’s projects. To prepare for its creation, it took about six months and the work of hundreds of Russians. The film shows 45 museum rooms and nearly 600 works of art. In the project you can hear the music of Anton Schwartz, Gabriel Prokofiev and even a live performance by Cyril Richter. It must be said that as many as three iPhones were involved in the filming: one directly shot, the second was a spare, and the third displayed a picture for the director. They became a young Russian woman Aksinya Gog, known mainly for TV shows and short films: “Petersburg. Only for love “,” How to get married. Instruction ”,“ Selfie ”. The director of photography was David Khayznikov, who directed the television series Epidemic. It was far from immediately possible to find professionals who decided on such a challenge.

The project is even more surprising if you study the shooting conditions. The Hermitage has rather complicated lighting – in each hall it has its own. No heavy professional cinematic equipment could be used in the museum. The authors had to use trolleys, a small crane, a stabilizer, and already completed the work to undergo color correction. To remotely control the smartphone’s camera from the Apple Watch, I even had to create a special Catch program. Fine control of the iPhone camera (focus, white balance, ISO) was instituted on the Digital Crown. Now the application has received even more options for fine-tuning and is aimed at professionals, having appeared in the App Store.

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It must be said that the idea of shooting the Hermitage in one shot is not new. It appeared 20 years ago, and the film “Russian Ark” by Alexander Sokurov became the realization. The viewer swam behind the camera from the hall to the museum hall, watching the change of eras. Then the film became a cultural and technological event. This idea was developed by Apple in the Hermitage. Shot on the iPhone 11 Pro. ” But if at one time Sokurov used rare and advanced technologies, now this problem has been solved using one of the most popular smartphones in the world.

The project itself was agreed with the Hermitage on a museum basis, as was the shooting date. But long before the appointed day, the team carefully examined all the halls, working out the route. Aksinya Gog said that the task was set quite simply: there is a Hermitage, you need to remove it with one take on the iPhone for 5 hours. And then it was already possible to invent a canvas. That’s just even technical experts doubted that the phone is capable of taking 5 hours in 4K resolution.

Certain difficulties arose with the light, because in December it was frankly few in St. Petersburg. That is why it was so important to strictly follow the schedule, for the sake of capturing natural daylight. It was important to calculate the timing – how much time to spend in each room and spend on selected paintings. Rehearsals helped, during which the team merged with tourists and simply explored the future route. The specifics of the site did not allow one hundred percent to think over the situation, the creators relied on the ability to work with space.

The shooting took place on Monday, when the Hermitage has a day off. But at the same time, life in the museum did not stop – cleaners, restorers worked, and an inventory was kept. Although trolleys and a crane were used for shooting, most of the time smartphones were spent in the hands of three operators, periodically replacing each other. In total, the camera was followed by a team of seven people.

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The film was shot on the main, wide-angle camera of the iPhone. But this format required the implementation of new circuits and equipment. It is no coincidence that a whole bunch of three iPhone 11 Pros was built for safety. And the film itself immediately after shooting took a volume of 126 GB. At the same time, during the shooting, the wires were not connected to the phones even for transferring the playback, so that there was no sensation of their recharging. In the video itself, there is virtually no advertising – only in the trailer you can find a mention of the product. But the fact of shooting a video of similar duration in this capacity speaks rather eloquently about the flagship of Apple. The picture quality is pleasantly amazing, but the shooting was carried out under different lighting conditions and not at all with a professional camera, but with a popular smartphone, albeit with the Pro prefix in the name. The creators did not seek to create the perfect picture, the flaws only prove that the shooting was real.

The film itself can be found on the Apple Russia channel. Do not be afraid of the need to watch all 5 hours 19 minutes and 28 seconds.

The director himself believes that the film is assembled from self-contained pieces, this is a kind of meditation that you can immerse yourself in at any time. There is no action here – shooting is conducted calmly, only by the end of accelerating and saturated with meaning. You can review this film again and again, finding new meanings, admiring both the masterpieces of world culture and the shooting possibilities of the iPhone 11 Pro.

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How to transfer files (photos, videos, documents) from iPhone or iPad to Mac and vice versa

06/03/2020 by ALOK DAS

All iPhone users know that the file system of this device cannot be directly accessed, as it works with Android or Windows. As a result, it will not be possible to manage all the files inside the device, except those that are allowed to access. This complicates the task of sharing files with other iOS users. Nevertheless, you can easily and even in several ways transfer files between iPhone and Mac and receive files from iOS (iPadOS) on Mac.

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How to transfer files (documents, videos) from Mac to iPhone (iPad) via cable and vice versa

Until 2019, Apple offered to use the iTunes application as a standard tool for sharing files and managing iOS devices on Mac and Windows. To transfer data, the application on the iPhone or iPad must support direct file sharing. Thus, using the USB-Lightning cable, you can easily transfer files between iPhone (iPad) and Mac. In most cases, this is very convenient when transferring large files, for example, video, directly to the player application (in detail).

However, using this method, you will not be able to access all the directories visible in the Files application. On a Mac, you can only get files from applications on the iPhone (iPad) that support data transfer via a USB cable. With the release of macOS Catalina, Apple abandoned use with iTunes. The functionality of the application responsible for working with the iPhone (iPad) was transferred to the file manager Finder.

Here’s how to transfer files between iPhone (iPad) and Mac via cable.

1. Connect your iPhone (iPad) to your Mac via a USB cable.

2. If you are using older versions of macOS (prior to macOS 10.15 Catalina), then the connected device must be detected in the iTunes application on Mac.

3. If you are using macOS Catalina or later, open a window Finder. Find the connected device in the Sidebar and click on it.

If the device does not appear, go to Settings Finder and check the box next to CDs, DVDs, and iOS devices.

5. You can work with Music, Videos, Films, Audiobooks, Books, Files, etc. right from this window.

6. Click the tab “Files», Where you can find a list of supported applications.

7. If you want to transfer a file from your Mac to the Files application on your iPhone or iPad, you can copy it directly to the file system of any of the available applications.

8. The copied files can be found in the appropriate directory in the “Files” application on the iPhone (iPad).

9. In order to transfer files from iPhone (iPad) to Mac via USB-cable, first copy the files to any folder of the application that supports data transfer via cable. And then just select the necessary files and drag them to a folder on the Mac.

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How to copy (transfer) photos and videos from iPhone (iPad) to Mac via cable

To transfer a large number of photos and videos from iPhone (iPad) stored in the Photos application to Mac, you can use this simple method.

1. Connect your iPhone (iPad) to your Mac using a USB cable.

2. On a Mac, open a standard application Image capturelocated in the folder Programs.

3. Select the connected device in the upper left corner of the program, specify the folder on the Mac into which data will be copied, select photos and videos to import, and click the button Import. In case you need to copy all photos and videos to Mac, click Import all.

If you need to delete photos and videos copied to Mac from iPhone (iPad), check the box next to Delete after import.

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How to copy (transfer) any files (including photos and videos) from iPhone (iPad) to Mac and vice versa using AirDrop (“over the air”)

AirDrop is Apple’s proprietary file sharing engine. AirDrop allows Apple devices to connect and share files using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth at the same time. It does not require the installation of additional applications. In fact, AirDrop is a built-in feature for exchanging data on Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac.

Using AirDrop, you can easily get files from iOS to your Mac (and vice versa) “over the air” without an Internet connection.

How to Transfer Files Using AirDrop from iPhone or iPad to Mac

1. On a Mac, open the Finder application.

2. Go to the AirDrop section on the side panel.

3. Set the parameter “Allow my discovery to everyone” at the bottom of the AirDrop window.

4. Open the application “A photo” or “Files” on iPhone or iPad.

5. Select the files, photos, videos that you want to transfer and click the icon Share this.

6. Click on the AirDrop icon.

7. Find the Mac to which you want to transfer files in the list of available devices and click on it.

8. Click “To accept” in the prompt on Mac.

These steps will allow you to quickly get all the files you need from iOS to Mac via a wireless connection without any setup difficulties.

How to Transfer Files Using AirDrop from Mac to iPhone or iPad

1. Run “Command centre” on iPhone or iPad.

2. Press and hold your finger on the wireless control unit, turn on Airdrop and select “For all”.

3. On a Mac, right-click on the file you want to send to iPhone (iPad).

4. Select Share this → Airdrop.

5. Select the desired iPhone (iPad) from the list, after which the file transfer will begin.

6. On the iPhone (iPad), click To accept and select the application where you want to save the file on the device (when sending photos or videos from a Mac, they are automatically saved in the Photos application on iPhone or iPad).

AirDrop is the best choice for transferring files between iPhone (iPad) and Mac, as there are no restrictions on the type or size of the file, and everything can be done in just a few clicks.

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Third-party file transfer applications between iPhone (iPad) and Mac

Retrieving files from your iPhone or iPad on a Mac using the built-in features is a snap. However, sometimes file sharing may be limited due to the lack of some features.

There are many third-party applications that can ease the task of transferring photos and videos from iPhone (iPad) to Mac.

Some popular programs for transferring video and other data from iPhone (iPad) to Mac.

dr.fone – Phone Manager. This awesome tool can help you get iOS files on Mac in just a few clicks. You can use the app to transfer videos, photos or files from iPhone to Mac and vice versa. Dr.fone requires you to connect your iPhone with Mac using a Lightning cable for data transfer.

Waltr is one of the substitutes for iTunes available for a Mac or Windows computer. The application can magically convert all moved multimedia, including photos and videos, and easily transfer them from Mac to iPhone (iPad). Unlike iTunes sharing, Waltr does not transfer videos to specific supported applications, such as, for example, VLC. Instead, you can save them in the Camera Roll of your iPhone (iPad) if necessary.

Xender. This application, which implements file sharing via Wi-Fi, is also popular on the Android platform, due to the ease of sharing and the ability to transfer multimedia between smartphones. But there is a version of Xender for the iPhone, which makes it possible to send and receive files from other iOS, Android, Mac or Windows devices using a proprietary application. To transfer files or videos from iPhone to Mac, you can use the web version of the service, but for this device must be on the same Wi-Fi network. You can then access your iOS files on a Mac using a web browser by simply entering the URL you specified there.

There are many tools on the market for transferring files between iPhone and Mac. Most of them are free, and in some you have to pay for additional features.

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How to transfer files (photos, videos, documents) from iPhone or iPad to Mac (and vice versa) via the Internet

If the iPhone, iPad and Mac to which you want to transfer files are far away, and you can’t connect to them either by cable or through AirDrop, then the Internet is the only option. To transfer files from Mac to iPhone (iPad), or vice versa, you will have to use certain Internet services, including cloud. Here are some of them that provide the best file transfer between iPhone, iPad, and Mac over the Internet.

Transferring files from iPhone (iPad) to Mac and vice versa no longer seems so complicated. You can use these methods to get iOS files on a Mac, there should be no difficulties.

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Where are iPhone (iPad) backups located on my Windows or Mac?

05/03/2020 by ALOK DAS

Each user wants his data to be automatically backed up, and this mechanism worked clearly and debugged. But sometimes you have to resort to manually restore the backup to your iPhone or iPad and manually search for the files you need.

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Suppose you need to restore a backup of your iPhone or iPad. You want to use a regular local backup and your computer already knows where it is located. In this case, you can simply use iTunes for Windows or macOS 10.14 or earlier. If your Mac is running macOS 10.15 or later, then you can recover through the Finder.

But if your goal is somewhat different and involves restoring the backup data of your iPhone or iPad from an old computer, transferring them to another computer or searching for a deleted backup drive (for example, to delete them), then you will have to dig a bit into the files.

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Check for an up-to-date backup in iCloud

Do not rush to immediately search for backup files for iPhone or iPad on your computer. First, you should find out if your device’s backups are already created using iCloud. This Apple cloud storage on the Internet contains backup files. But this information is not located on the hard drive of your computer.

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If you don’t know if iCloud has backups, you can check it like this:

iOS 11 or later: go to Settings → [имя пользователя] → iCloud → Storage management → Backup.
iOS 10.3: go to Settings → [имя пользователя] → iCloud. Click on the histogram showing iCloud usage, and then click on “Storage Management”.
iOS 10.2 or earlier: select Settings → iCloud → Storage → Storage management.

Once on your device, click “Backups“.

You will be able to find a list of devices associated with your account and having backups in iCloud. Optionally, old backups can be deleted to free up space in iCloud.

If in the list of backups in iCloud you find the one that will be needed to restore the iPhone or iPad, then to restore it is necessary to perform a complete reset of the settings of the mobile device to delete data on it.

After resetting the device, use the Apple ID used to create the backups to log in to iCloud. Now you can select the required backup to start the recovery process.

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How do I see a list of iPhone or iPad backups on a Windows or Mac?

As mentioned earlier, you can use iTunes (on Windows or macOS 10.14 or earlier) or Finder (on macOS 10.15 or later) for these purposes.

To view available backups in iTunes, go to Settings programs.

Select tab Devices.

If desired, select the unnecessary copy and press the button Delete backup to remove it.

Starting with macOS 10.15, a standard file manager is used for these purposes. Finder.

Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac with a cable.

Select a device in the side menu. Finder.

In case the device is not detected, open the Finder Settings, go to the tab Sidebar and check the box next to CDs, DVDs, and iOS devices.

Press button Manage backups.

If desired, select the unnecessary copy and press Delete backup to remove it.

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Where are iPhone or iPad backup files located on a Windows computer?

If you need to transfer backup files to another computer, then you can find backups of your data from iPhone or iPad on a Windows computer. For this:

If iTunes was not installed from the Microsoft Store (for example, the installation file was downloaded from Apple.com), open explorer and paste the following text into the address bar: % APPDATA% Apple Computer MobileSync
If iTunes was installed from Microsoft Store open explorer and paste this text into the address bar: % HOMEPATH% Apple MobileSync

You can see that each iPad or iPhone backup is stored in a separate folder, whose name is a long combination of letters and numbers. Each directory is a complete backup for one device.

But long coded names make it difficult to determine which folder corresponds to which device, so verification will have to be done in a different way.

If you need the latest backup, then right-click in the explorer window and select View → Table. Click the column heading again. Date of change. So you can see the dates next to folders sorted by this criterion and select the backup you need for subsequent work.

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Where are iPhone or iPad backup files located on a Mac?

To go to the backup folder on macOS, open Finder, in the menu bar, select Go → Go to folderpaste the path below and click Go to.

~ / Libraries / Application Support / MobileSync

Each folder contains a complete copy of a specific data backup. The name of the directory is a long chain of random letters and numbers.

And in this case, we can again say that long coded names make it difficult to determine which folder corresponds to which device. In order to find a backup with a specific date, you need to open the backup list in iTunes or Finder (see above).

To see which folder corresponds to the required backup, select the view List in the Finder window, and check the information in the column “Date of change”.

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I have an iPhone 11 Pro. Why do I miss Samsung?

28/02/2020 by ALOK DAS

It so happened that at some point I voluntarily abandoned the iPhone. Absolutely. I went over to the enemy camp of green robot lovers to thoroughly study what was going on there.

The last Android smartphone I had was the Samsung Galaxy S10 +. He put on a comfortable leather case and used it as the main and only smartphone for about six months.

I honestly tried to love Android, and I almost succeeded. Because now I enjoy using the iPhone 11 Pro, but occasionally miss some of the Samsung features that are missing from the Apple smartphone.

There will be no technical specifications, only a personal user experience.

Yes, than Samsung can be better than an iPhone?

I admit right away: all the time using Samsung, I felt uncomfortable. Most of all, I lacked Facetime for video calls and the convenient AirDrop for transferring files to a MacBook.

I even managed to synchronize the photo using Google Photos and scoring for possible leaks and privacy violations.

However, returning to the iPhone, I find myself thinking that at some points it would be nice to use Samsung chips. This applies more to software components, but there is one obvious physical difference between these smartphones, except for size. I’ll start with him.

The iPhone 11 Pro is smaller than the Galaxy S10 +. But it weighs much more

This is the biggest disappointment and sadness: compared to the iPhone 11 Pro, the largest smartphone in the Galaxy S10 line weighs almost nothing. Even in a leather case.

The weight of the iPhone Pro is 188 grams, and the weight of the Galaxy S10 + is only 157 grams.

And if you stick glass on an iPhone and put on a branded leather case on it, then in your pocket you will feel a weighty brick. And this is considering the fact that the Galaxy S10 + is larger in general and on the screen in particular.

This weight difference is one of the strongest impressions after the change of smartphones.

Samsung has Always-on-Display

How many times followers of Android smartphones have used this fact as an argument, proving the superiority of their smartphone over the iPhone. And with all my love for Apple, I really miss for this convenient feature.

Well, the truth is: you get used to it instantly on the screen that constantly displays time and other notifications. And periodically you look at the iPhone screen, out of habit after the Galaxy S10 +.

I sincerely believe that the Always-on-Display analogue should appear in future versions of iOS, and really look forward to it.

Samsung Galaxy S10 + can charge other gadgets wirelessly

This underestimated chip can help out a lot away from the outlet. Moreover, it is not you who can help out, but your friends, the haters of android smartphones, the proud owners of the latest generations of iPhones in their hands.

Personally, I had this case: we went with friends to the shopping center while we wandered there – iPhone XS sat right in front of one of the people in front of some important call. Having completely enjoyed humiliating requests to share a cable or an external battery, I just took out his Galaxy S10 + and attached it to the iPhone.

Since then, that person has never taunted my smartphone. It’s a pity that nothing can be charged from the iPhone 11 Pro. There is no such function.

On the Galaxy S10 +, you can password-protect any application. Yes, and the photo too

If I have almost no trust in Google Photos in terms of privacy, then I am completely calm for saving photos on the smartphone itself.

Samsung has a special protected folder, a kind of separate container for all kinds of files – from documents to photos and videos. It is password protected by all available methods, uses 128-bit encryption and is practically unbreakable.

Unlike iOS, in which the maximum that is possible is to transfer photos to the “hidden” category.

Parallax Wallpaper. Well fire

Everything is simple here. EXPECTATION:

REALITY:

Google Play has a ton of cool wallpapers with the effect of a three-dimensional image, you want paid (better), you want free (with ads).

I installed myself the first one that comes across, and still looks cool:

In general, I am completely satisfied with the iPhone 11 Pro, but maybe the only thing is that most of my friends and relatives have iPhones, and are we just used to talking in iMessage and FaceTime?

In any case, now I have my own list of Wishlist, which I will be glad to see in the same iOS 14.

How to extend iPhone battery life – tips

26/02/2020 by ALOK DAS

The concept of a stressful situation is not the prerogative of sensitive living beings; to one degree or another, it is subject to any more or less complex system, which is exploited not quite correctly. Cadex specialists draw parallels between the functioning of the smartphone’s battery and the lifestyle of professional athletes.

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It is not good to force the latter to run cross, interrupting a well-deserved rest after setting a new record, but to keep the athlete in the platoon, in a state of full readiness for hours on end is dangerous. Burn out, emotionally, and then physically. The same thing happens with batteries, with the difference that, unlike usual breakdowns, this “stress wear” is not visually identified.

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Disconnect iPhone after fully charged

What happens when the charge level reaches 100% and the cable is still plugged in? What is called a “leaking charge” is launched – energy flows in tiny portions from the mains to the battery, compensating for those tiny losses that occur naturally. Consumption is minimal, but the whole system is in a state of high voltage, which adversely affects the chemical components.

A smartphone disconnected from charging goes into a different operating mode, which is more sparing for the power system. And if the battery is physically removed from the connector, the problem will be leveled. This can be compared with the complete relaxation of muscles after a hard day – no one smiles at the prospect of being ready for days and nights, so why torment the battery of your gadget?

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No need to strive for 100% charge level

The closer to the peak value, the higher the load on the components of the lithium-ion system. The state is akin to that which a fighter feels before entering the ring – sheer benefit for the implementation of a key task, but no one in his right mind will make him fight with full return every day. Unless, of course, the goal is to destroy a well-functioning combat vehicle. Sparring and training, a measured load, to which both the athlete and the battery can be subjected constantly, is another matter.

Verdict: fully charge the smartphone’s battery only in case of real need, and in everyday reality try to keep the battery charge between 10% and 90%.

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Optionally charge your iPhone battery at a time

Cadex calculated that the optimal recharge for most battery models is 10% recharge in one session. We have used up – put on recharge – removed after so many minutes – we use until the next drop in the level of 10% of the current. Not a very realistic scenario for the lion’s share of users, but it can be replaced with a simple scheme. Put your smartphone on a charge several times during the day, for a short time.

In addition to the non-obvious, but existing benefits for batteries, this will help you streamline your lifestyle, at least with regard to working with high technology. Namely:

“Slave sockets” sit next to her for an hour — 10 minutes is enough for you;
During the day, you always have a supply of energy in the battery for useful tasks;
Resource-intensive functions, such as launching game hits or GPS, will not be launched spontaneously, but “on schedule”. Less temptation for stupid things and procrastination in the workplace.
A pronounced cycle of “activity-rest” is not only for a smartphone, but also for its owner. Only under the “rest” here means the rejection of the gadget, activities without using it. Whether it’s writing a report or fussing with children.

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Avoid overheating and overcooling iPhone

IPhone Li-ion batteries hate the cold and heat. Apple strongly recommends using your smartphone at temperatures between 0 and 35 ° C.

Make sure that the smartphone does not receive “heat stroke”, protect it from heating in direct sunlight. All this is a useful prevention of battery wear.

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Compare iPhone 11 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

17/02/2020 by ALOK DAS

Currently, there are many large-screen smartphones on the market. These are far from always flagship decisions. So the Galaxy S20 Ultra output became an opportunity to get not only the largest smartphone released by the South Korean manufacturer, but also the most powerful. Apple has its own answer to a similar trend. iPhone 11 Pro Max is also ready to meet the requirements of users who like “shovels”. The confrontation between the two flagships can really be considered heavy – both have their own advantages and are ready to present their “muscles”.

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Which is better: iPhone 11 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra?

It was difficult for competitors to resist the huge iPhone 11 Pro Max. Samsung took its step by introducing the new Galaxy S20 series. It highlights the 6.9-inch giant S20 Ultra, which received a high-capacity battery, 100x digital zoom and even support for 5G networks.

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Galaxy S20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro. Price

When comparing the prices of the two flagships, there is no difference between them. The minimum price on the Galaxy S20 Ultra 128 GB is 99,990 rubles, which corresponds to the cost of the iPhone 11 Pro Max 64 GB. Note that the minimum configuration of the flagship Samsung provides 128 GB of internal memory (+ the ability to increase due to the use of a memory card up to 1 TB), which is twice as much as the base characteristic of 64 GB from Apple.

The high cost of the Galaxy S20 Ultra is explained by the presence of an additional camera, a high-capacity battery and support for 5G networks. At the same cost for the two devices being compared, Samsung’s smartphone looks preferable to the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

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Galaxy S20 Ultra VS iPhone 11 Pro Max: 5G vs 4G

When it comes to cellular data rates, the S20 Ultra is heading for the future, leaving the iPhone 11 Pro Max in the past. Yes, Samsung has equipped the S20 Ultra with two 5G connectivity options: mmWave and sub-6GHz.

For comparison, the iPhone 11 Pro Max reaches its maximum speed with 4G (LTE). Work on 5G networks on the iPhone will be possible with the release of the new flagship, but this will not happen until September 2020.

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Galaxy S20 Ultra and iPhone 11 Pro Max, design, colors, ports

It is difficult to talk about design features if a phone of such a large size will be difficult to hold in any case. But for now, it can be noted that the Galaxy S20 Ultra is slightly narrower than its competitor, albeit longer. Holding Samsung’s flagship will be a little more convenient.

On the other hand, it seems that using the S20 Ultra is clearly more difficult – since the fingers will have to work with a larger area. Fortunately, specifically for this situation, the Samsung One UI 2 interface focuses the main interactive elements at the bottom of the screen, where they are within the reach of the fingers of even a small palm. On the iPhone, the “Easy Access” function is responsible for this, allowing you to lower the iOS interface down half the screen.

If you are not going to use a case, then note that the Galaxy S20 Ultra is offered in only two colors: black and gray:

In turn, the iPhone 11 Pro Max comes in four colors: space gray, silver, gold and dark green:

Both smartphones received massive modules of the main cameras. The group of four cameras in the Galaxy S20 Ultra is pronounced, while the block of three cameras of the iPhone 11 Pro Max against this background seems more restrained.

The Galaxy S20 Ultra uses the very popular USB-C connector to charge, while the iPhone 11 Pro Max still works with the Apple Lightning port, even if the European Union is trying to change that. It is unlikely that the owners of Apple technology have the prospect of changing the cable (and this already happened with the 30-pin connector) will inspire. Nevertheless, for the average user, the universal ability to use one USB-C cable for several devices will be pleasant. The optional Lightning cable only messes up.

Both the Galaxy S20 Ultra and the iPhone 11 pro Max lack a 3.5 mm headphone jack – manufacturers are increasingly aggressively imposing the use of wireless solutions.

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Galaxy S20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max displays comparison

The 6.9-inch AMOLED panel with QHD resolution (3,200 × 1,440 pixels) in the Galaxy S20 Ultra is probably the best solution on the market, at least until the next iPhone.

The 2019 flagship is equipped with a 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR screen with a resolution of 2,688 × 1,242 pixels.

The biggest difference between the screens of the two flagships is that the S20 Ultra boasts a refresh rate of 120 Hz for maximum smooth scrolling (but not for maximum resolution). iPhone 11 Pro Max has a refresh rate of 60 Hz, which is quite sufficient in the work of smartphones on iOS. However, it is obvious that increased frequency clearly improves perception. You can verify this on the basis of another popular Apple product – iPad Pro, which has ProMotion technology, which allows you to automatically adjust the refresh rate of the screen to 120 Hz.

Moreover, for the screen of the flagship smartphone, Samsung by default selects a more neutral color palette relative to that provided in the iPhone 11 Pro Max. The South Korean manufacturer provides an opportunity for its users to establish an ultra-saturated color balance, which makes the shades incredibly bright.

In terms of pixel density, the S20 Ultra wins with 511 ppi; the picture will be a little sharper than on the screen with 458 ppi in the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

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What is the difference between the Galaxy S20 Ultra cameras and the iPhone 11 Pro Max

The stunning cameras of the iPhone 11 Pro Max take great pictures, but Samsung tried to get around the opponent with effective marketing solutions. It is no coincidence that the question arises: “How many megapixels are there enough to get a high-quality photograph?”

The array of four Galaxy S20 Ultra cameras on the rear panel has a camera with a record 108-megapixel resolution. The selfie camera in front got the opportunity to take 40 MP frames. In addition, larger sensors can capture more detail and light.

The Ultra model stands out even among its S20 brothers with its zoom lens, which provides 10x optical zoom. IPhone owners can only envy this. In addition, Samsung introduced Space Zoom technology, which combines hardware and software to form a “hybrid optical zoom” and zoom up to 100x.

At the same time, owners of the iPhone 11 Pro Max will continue to rejoice, taking off the rear 12-megapixel cameras from the triple block.

The main camera of the iPhone 11 Pro Max has the same f / 1.8 focal length indicator as in the S20 Ultra.

The telephoto lens of the iPhone 11 Pro Max has a better (lower) focal length index of 2.0 compared to the S20 Ultra and its f / 3.5.

The ultra-wide Galaxy S20 Ultra lens has better f / 2.2 performance compared to f / 2.4 on the iPhone.

In addition, the S20 Ultra is equipped with a fourth camera, dubbed Depth gauge, which allows you to more realistic blur the background in portrait mode.

The Galaxy S20 Ultra also benefits in video recording quality, allowing you to shoot at 8K resolution. The iPhone 11 Pro Max still maximizes only 4K shooting.

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Galaxy S20 Ultra and iPhone 11 Pro Max performance comparison

Samsung will certainly hasten to assure everyone that the company’s new flagship is the fastest on the market. That’s just the current model of Apple 2019 looks still preferable. From the test leak for the S20 line and its processor, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 managed to find out about the result of 3230 points on the multi-core Geekbench 5 test.

Meanwhile, the Apple A13 chip from the iPhone 11 Pro Max is still ahead of that figure – 3,517 points.

But it is believed that Samsung and Qualcomm should spend these months handicap to at least catch up with Apple, if not surpass.

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Galaxy S20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max battery life comparison

Samsung has not announced specific battery life figures for the S20 Ultra. But it can be assumed that the battery capacity of 5,000 mAh will provide the Korean smartphone longer operation in comparison with the iPhone 11 Pro Max (3 969 mAh).

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Water resistant Galaxy S20 Ultra and iPhone 11 Pro Max

Both smartphones received IP68 protection against dust and moisture, and the manufacturer Galaxy S20 Ultra does not recommend using the smartphone in salt water (sea, ocean) and the pool.

Samsung allows the Galaxy S20 Ultra to dive deep into 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.

Apple allows the iPhone 11 Pro Max to go deeper into 4 meters for no more than 30 minutes.

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Galaxy S20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max. Specifications

	Galaxy S20 Ultra	iPhone 11 Pro Max
starting price	99 990 rubles (128 GB version)	99 990 rubles (version 64 GB)
Display	6.9-inch QHD AMOLED (3,200 × 1,440 pixels) with 120 Hz support	6.5-inch Super Retina XDR (2 688 × 1 242 pixels)
Main cameras	4 cameras: main 108 MP (f / 1.8), 48 MP telephoto with 10x zoom (f / 3.5), 12 MP ultra wide angle (f / 2.2), depth sensor	3 cameras: main 12 MP (f / 1.8), 12 MP telephoto (f / 2.0), 12 MP ultra wide angle (f / 2.4)
Front-camera	40 MP (f / 2.2)	12 MP (f / 2.2)
Work in cellular networks	5G (mmWave, Sub-6GHz)	4G LTE
Video	up to 8K resolution with 24 frames / s	up to 4K resolution with 60 frames / s
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865	Apple A13 Bionic
RAM	12/16 GB	4 GB
Storage	128 GB / 512 GB	64 GB / 256GB / 512 GB
Memory cards	MicroSD support up to 1 TB	Not
Battery	5,000 mAh	3 969 mAh
Dimensions	166.9 × 76 × 8.8 mm	158 × 77.8 × 8.1 mm
Weight	220 g	226 g

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Total

The Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone is better in terms of autonomy and photo quality relative to Apple’s rival, but the dominant victory of one device over another did not work, the difference so far looks minimal.

Of the advantages of the iPhone 11 Pro Max can highlight a variety of colors and performance.

In addition, the device of the South Korean manufacturer has its trump cards in terms of general aesthetics and connectivity. The Galaxy S20 Ultra is better in the hand, has a sharper and smoother screen, and if 5G networks are already deployed next to you, then the choice of the S20 Ultra seems much more obvious.

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10 apps that cannot be downloaded on iPhone

15/02/2020 by ALOK DAS

They say that in the App Store there is a tough moderation that does not allow malicious software to pass onto store shelves. Yes it is. But it does not apply to useless applications, which are there above the roof.

We have selected the ten most stupid programs that can never be installed on the iPhone. It is not clear why they are needed at all, but you can download them yourself and try.

Here it is, the bottom of the App Store:

1. The most stupid proposal to get married

A program with which you can offer your hand and heart. A ring appears in the box with a corresponding question, to which two answers can be given: Yes and No. The first entails applause, and the second cannot be given – the button runs away from the finger.

It is difficult to say whether at least one proposal with the help of this program was successful. But rather no than yes.

Download on the App Store

2. Virtual electric shaver for bearded men

An electric razor created using augmented reality. A familiar device appears on the screen, the background for which is the image from the main camera.

By clicking on the razor, it pretends to turn on. When you drive near the cheek, you get the feeling that you are reducing the size of the bristles. Yes, yes, it’s hard to come up with a lot of stupidity.

Download on the App Store

3. Useless protection against mosquitoes and other insects

The developers of this application claim that it emits a special high-frequency sound (14, 16 or 20 kHz) that scares off insects. They say that it is especially useful in the summer, when mosquitoes swarm around.

However, a miracle does not happen. Mosquitoes do not fly away. Moreover, many say that they, on the contrary, arrive and attack the owner of the smartphone with a grief program.

Download on the App Store

4. Social network for the laziest

A social network that allows you to say hello using the phrase “Yo!”. She is not capable of anything else, and therefore fell into this collection of nonsense.

Download on the App Store

5. A selection of sounds for shy

An application that imitates not the most pleasant sounds of the human body. Apparently, he was invented in order to play a trick on his comrade. We have no other explanation.

Download on the App Store

6. Treadmill right on the smartphone screen

Movement is life. The developers of this application are sure of this. They created a virtual treadmill, with which you can conduct a workout without leaving your sofa or desktop.

It’s a pity, you’ll have to run along the path not with your feet, but with your fingers. Because of this, the effectiveness of such an exercise is slightly less than going to a real gym.

Download on the App Store

7. A virtual glass of beer

After turning on this program, the iPhone becomes a glass, and the images on its screen become a beer. The smartphone reads the movement in space, and the drink reacts to it in exactly the same way as any liquid in the container.

Download on the App Store

8. Editor for the shy “nudist”

Using this parody of graphic editors, you can draw your feet in flesh color, and then add the effect of pixelation on them.

This will create the feeling that the person in the photo is naked below the waist.

Download on the App Store

9. An easy way to drown out a selective mat

This program is designed to kick the mat, which accidentally or intentionally breaks out of your mouth while studying this collection. A button appears on the screen, and when it is pressed, a sound starts that is familiar to you from films and TV programs.

Download on the App Store

10. Street light

This application will tell you whether it is dark outside. If the sun has already set, the answer will be yes and the screen will be black. If not, negative on a white background.

Download on the App Store

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I bought the legendary dbrand stickers instead of a cover on the iPhone. What did they surprise

13/02/2020 by ALOK DAS

Protective cases are reliable, but heavy. The weighty brick in your pocket or hand is annoying, and smartphones only grow in size. I do not look towards the iPhone 11, for example, because it is naked thicker than my seven in the case.

For such situations, there are vinyl skins: the case is safe, and the dimensions of the gadget are almost original. After sticking, I caught on my smart surprised looks from a marble iPhone.

Thought it was a custom case from the service.

I bought stickers for the iPhone 7 and AirPods Pro from dbrand, the ads of which I often saw on tech bloggers on YouTube.

I found strengths and weaknesses, but the main thing – it became clear whether it was worth steaming with the purchase and installation. Because the last one took a lot of effort.

In vinyl, any gadget is more compact and better protected than in a case

An important point for fans of reselling devices that do not want to worry about the safety and size of the case.

A cover always adds a minimum of 20% to thickness and weight. And poorly thought out all the time they collect dust and small particles, which in any case will leave micro-scratches on the back panel, on all cutouts of cameras and speakers.

With vinyl, the smartphone lies in your hand almost as if without protection. It is lightweight, plus there is a better grip: a print with a texture is not as slippery as glass or metal.

Due to the smooth plastic, the AirPods case almost always fell out of the pocket of the trousers. Now there is no problem.

Disposable skins, but cheaper

Cases bought for Aliexpress for 200-300 rubles, I began to fall apart after a maximum of two months. Good are expensive – from 3500 rubles. ad infinitum, but even then there may be problems.

The average price of good stickers is 600-1200 rubles, and a hundred bad ones. The difference will be in glue and stains, which will remain from the Chinese crafts. For example, here’s what happened to my old iPhone 5S:

Yellow spots – burn marks from poorly coated wood stickers

I was lucky to get a bad experience on the old device, so I’m no longer going to save on accessories for expensive devices.

Protective glasses – the only thing that is difficult to mess up, so only these exceptions are made.

Stickers have infinite customization potential.

If earlier you could choose the back panel only once on rare smartphones, then hands can be untied with stickers

Skin companies offer tons of options. The prints and textures of metal, wood, stone, leather resemble the custom Moto X of 2016. Only more practical, because you can change and are available for all popular models.

In other stores there are sticker designers: you upload photos, change the scale and position, get a personal design.

With covers there are fewer options, and their overall quality will not be better than ordered from China.

Stick – flour, if your hand is not full

I tried to make amends for nervousness several times, but without experience it’s difficult

I wrapped an iPhone in two hours, a case for AirPods in three. The girl from a rather detailed tutorial did everything deceptively simple.

The hardest thing is to make the joints invisible. This takes the most time and effort: either the corner will be pulled, then the bend is uneven, then the bubbles cannot be smoothed.

Perhaps we need to try more: I used to fiddle with safety glasses for a long time too.

The joints are both visible and noticeably tactile

Even in three hours I could not reduce the edges perfectly. Dbrand has good patterns: at first glance, the skin is perfect. But you turn a little – and the gap can be seen immediately. Especially if the body colors and stickers are contrasting.

And you still can’t make the surface smooth the first time. The edges on the bends will fold into an accordion. You can learn how to smooth it, but only after a long practice.

I often feel these bubbles and gaps. The case from the airpods does not feel solid, only the rough vinyl texture saves. On the iPhone, this is not so noticeable, because I touch less rounded corners due to the form factor.

The cover will save the display when it falls, the sticker – no

Most cases have sides, as in the photo above. It is safe with them, even if the screen is unprotected – the surface should be too uneven, which could reach the glass.

With vinyl, after the first fall, with a high probability, you need cook headstock to replace the display. There is simply nothing to protect there.

But glasses and films deprive the iPhone of aesthetics. It is more pleasant to touch a smooth, almost soft original glass than a tread with a cheap oleophobic coating on which fingers jump.

Therefore, they can take accurate risks, although I personally know people who need only the thickest bumpers. Just so as not to go for a new glass every three months.

Cost and delivery specifically from dbrand are adequate

Lucky to get stickers on the sale on black Friday. Official dbrand prices are:

• iPhone 7 – 630 rubles .;
• iPhone X and above – 830 rubles .;
• AirPods (any model) – 830 rubles.

The choice is not limited to iPhones, there are options for the Samsung Galaxy, Sony PlayStation, and you can even paste on Tesla Cybertruck.

Delivery when ordering from 1600 rubles. (these are two or three skins) make free and should last about 8-10 days. I had a bad case due to the holidays. It carried more than a month. At the end of the wait, he wrote in support, saying, where is the product – they sent a repeat order for free.

As a result, you choose between compactness and ease of replacement

I am delighted with how much the dimensions have not changed: when I took a photo for the article, the iPhone in the skin easily fit in an old case.

Already I want to change the marble print to black, but I killed a lot of energy on the sticker. Therefore, so far it looks like this. If you are used to not changing the cover for six months, then I advise you to try at least once vinyl.

The ideal option for me all early remains pure smart without everything – as Ive created it.

And when the design “out of the box” gets tired, with the stickers you make the device truly yours. And do not turn it into a weight.

What is the difference between Samsung Galaxy S20 and iPhone 11 Pro

12/02/2020 by ALOK DAS

At yesterday’s presentation, the company Samsung introduced immediately four new smartphone models. The company has three flagship models made a niche clamshell Galaxy Z Flip.

It’s time to compare the current smartphones of market leaders. Galaxy S20 vs iPhone 11 Pro – who’s who?

Key differences shortly

Three new flagships in the new Samsung line Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 + and Galaxy S20 Ultra. The first is logical to compare with iPhone 11 Prosecond – from 11 Pro Max.

Modification S20 Ultra leave out comparison, on paper it is an unprecedented flagship. In fact, we compare the model with iPhones already in a real test.

▸ The screen in the Galaxy S20 has increased (6.2 ″ and 6.7 ″) and has become noticeably different from the iPhone line. The main distinguishing feature of the display is the support for the refresh rate 120 Hz.

▸ Dimensions of models are already habitually more elegant than those of competitors. Smartphones that grow every year are almost impossible to control with one hand.

▸ The filling got a minor update, it makes no sense to compare the performance in different operating systems. The flagship, as always, will work fine for several years without lags and brakes.

▸ Cameras have become the main update of the Galaxy S20 line. The triple module by all parameters bypasses the cameras in the iPhone. On the other hand, 8K video and 64-megapixel photos seem clearly redundant.

▸ The price tag on the model differs markedly in favor of Samsung gadgets, which for many will be a decisive factor.

Now consider in detail all the differences.

1. Display

IN iPhone 11 Pro installed Super Retina XDR display, which is made on OLED technology and has a diagonal of 5.8 inches. Resolution is 2436 × 1125 pixels, which gives a density indicator of 458 pixels per inch.

IN iPhone 11 Pro Max only the diagonal and resolution differ. The parameters are 6.5 inches and 2688 × 1242 pixels, respectively.

The displays have HDR10 support, and the contrast is 2,000,000: 1. The maximum brightness that an Apple smartphone can display when viewing HDR content is 1200 cd / m². The working brightness value is 800 cd / m².

In the base model Galaxy S20 installed 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with Quad HD + resolution (3200 x 1440 pixels). The ppi is 563.

Larger model Galaxy S20 + equipped with an enlarged display up to 6.7 inches, but with the same resolution Quad HD +. This slightly reduces the ppi to 525.

Both matrices claimed support for HDR10 +. The technology differs from the usual HDR10, which is in the iPhone, the presence of dynamic metadata. In fact, this requires special content, at the moment even regular HDR is a rarity. Both technologies will be better visible on modern TVs than on small screens of smartphones.

The more significant difference between the Galaxy S20 is the maximum screen refresh rate. When lowering the resolution to FullHD +, you can turn on the 120 Hz parameter. At Apple, this technology is only available on the 2018 iPad Pro. We are waiting for such a chip in the iPhone 12.

So far, only real tests can show the difference in perception of 120 Hz on the smartphone screen and the autonomy of the gadget in this mode of operation.

There were also last year’s differences between Samsung flagships and Apple smartphones: the front camera module built into the display instead of the big bang on the iPhone and the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner located under the matrix, which has not changed much over the year. Only minor programmatic improvements in the module are announced.

The rounding of the side edges of the screen familiar to the Galaxy line has not gone away.

Who has a better screen: on paper, Samsung’s advantage is obvious. In fact, you will have to wait for the first reviews of the matrix in 120 Hz mode.

In addition to this innovation, do not forget about the useful feature Always on display, an analogue of which is still not in the arsenal of Apple.

The rounded ends of the screen in the Galaxy line for some are a small advantage, for others – an uncomfortable disadvantage. On the iPhone side, it’s a familiar convenience.

2. Case and dimensions

Here are the sizes of all compared models:

iPhone 11 Pro: 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm and 188
iPhone 11 Pro Max: 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm and 226 g.
Galaxy S20: 151.7 × 69.1 × 7.9 mm, 163 g.
Galaxy S20 +: 161.9 × 73.7 × 7.8 mm186 g

As you can see, Samsung devices have a more elongated body, but at the same time, thinner and lighter than their direct competitors.

The narrow horizontal block of cameras from the Galaxy S10 turned into a massive rectangle, which became very similar to his brother in the iPhone.

Samsung smartphones have a proprietary narrow side frame, to which the front and back panels “flow”. Design elements are typical and recognizable for the Galaxy line.

At the start of sales, three colors will be available: blue, gray and red. For the S20 + model, a black model will appear instead of blue. On the side of the iPhone 11 Pro is a golden, “space gray”, silver and dark green color of the case.

Who has better dimensions: iPhone SE 😊. It seems that smartphone manufacturers have forgotten how convenient it was to control gadgets with one hand.

Models have comparable dimensions and there is no obvious winner. One is more familiar with Samsung’s narrow elongated case, and the other a wider iPhone.

3. Filling

IN iPhone 11 Pro the processor is responsible for the calculations A13 bionic with 3rd generation Neural Engine. The devices with 64, 256 or 512 GB built-in memory without expandability.

According to various sources, Apple smartphones 4 to 6 GB random access memory. In the second case, 2 GB is supposedly reserved by the system for processing a large amount of data from smartphone cameras.

Battery capacity is 3190 mAh in a conventional model and 3500 mAh for model Max.

All iPhone models are equipped with a slot for one SIM card, there is support for eSim. Only modifications for the Chinese market have a dual SIM card slot, but such devices are not officially sold or serviced at service centers in the Russian Federation.

Heart Galaxy S20, depending on the region of sales, will become one of the processors Snapdragon 865 or Exynos 990. For countries where the work of 5G networks is certified, the device will have an appropriate module on board.

The regular model has two modifications on 8 or 12 GB RAM and 128 GB for data storage. Galaxy 20+ will be available 8 or 12 GB RAM and 128 or 512 GB drives.

Model batteries will receive 4000 mAh and 4500 mAh, respectively.

In place is already the familiar combined slot, which allows you to use a pair of SIM cards or a SIM card and a microSD memory card up to 1 TB.

Who has a better filling: on the side of the Galaxy S20 is already the usual support for memory cards and two SIM cards. In addition, the model has a more capacious drive in the basic configuration.

It is pointless to compare the performance in synthetic tests on different software platforms.

4. Cameras

Camera Modules in iPhone 11 Pro and Max models are identical. Front-camera 12 MP ƒ / 2.2 takes excellent photos, supports software algorithms for processing photos and overlay bokeh effect. Video shooting available 4K at up to 60 fps.

At the back are three 12-megapixel modules: wide-angle (ƒ / 1.8), ultra-wide-angle (ƒ / 2.4 and a viewing angle of 120 °), and a telephoto lens (ƒ / 2.0).

2x optical zoom is available to decrease (when switching from a normal viewing angle to super-wide) and to increase (when switching from a conventional matrix to a telephoto), there is a 10x digital zoom. High-aperture lenses paired with software processing take good pictures at night.

To the point: big test cameras iPhone 11 Pro

Apple smartphone can shoot video in maximum quality 4K 60 fps. When switching to 1080p, you can increase the frequency to 240 fps.

From a captured video with a resolution of 4K, you can draw 8-megapixel photos.

Front cameras for models Galaxy S20 practically do not differ from the previous generation. It’s time tested 10 megapixel sensor 1.22μm, F2.2.

The main camera modules have three lenses: 12 MP wide-angle (1.8μm, F1.8), 12 MP ultra-wide-angle (1.4μm, F2.2) and 64 MP telephoto lens (0.8μm, F2.0). In the Galaxy 20+ model in the camera unit there is an additional DepthVision depth sensor.

Available 3x optical zoom and 30x digital. Thanks to the increased aperture ratio and software algorithms, the devices shoot well in low light and in the dark.

Smartphones can shoot video in maximum resolution 8K. After shooting, any frame from such a movie can be turned into a 33-megapixel photo. There is a super slow motion mode. In this case, the user will receive 960 frames per secondbut only in HD resolution.

Chip appeared Multi-shot, during its activation, the smartphone records what is happening using all cameras from 3 to 10 seconds, and then offers the user to save successful frames or videos.

Who has a better camera: the flagship camera, which appears six months later than the competitor, should initially be better. At the same time, Samsung tried to stretch some indicators into sky-high distances.

It is unlikely that even the iPhone 12 will be able to record 8K-video, 64-megapixel photos and slo-mo with 960 frames per second.

In practice, such opportunities are likely to be useless. The comparative test of cameras in everyday use cases will solve everything.

5. Price

▸ iPhone 11 Pro: from 89 990 rub.

▸ iPhone 11 Pro Max: from 99 990 rub.

▸ Galaxy S20: from 69 990 rubles .;

▸ Galaxy S20 +: from 79 990 rub.;

On the Samsung model, pre-orders will start accepting on February 21, and the start of sales is scheduled for March 6 in the USA and Europe and March 13 in Russia.

Samsung smartphones have a more pleasant price tag, which emphasize several significant advantages. On the side of the new Galaxy S20 is a 128 GB drive in the base model, support for two SIM cards and more sophisticated cameras.

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Birthdays on iPhone, iPad and Mac: how to add and enable reminders

09/02/2020 by ALOK DAS

It is impossible to remember everything and it is much more logical to write down a significant date and not forget about it than to rely on memory and miss an important holiday for a loved one or friend. Of course, you can assign this task to reminders on social networks, but it’s much more reliable to use the standard iOS and macOS tools. In this article we will tell you how to add birthday reminder to any contact on iPhone, iPad or Mac.

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The proprietary Calendar application from Apple can track not only all your events and meetings, but also the birthdays of your beloved friends. But by default, this feature is turned off. How to enable it?

The Calendar in iOS has a special, separate “calendar” for the birthdays of all your friends added to the iCloud Contacts application. It also stores similar information from friends on Facebook and contacts in Google, Microsoft, and similar sources.

The calendar can not only show dates with birthdays. He will also notify you of how old your friends are, and will send you a reminder of this momentous event.

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How to add a birthday on iPhone or iPad

You can make a memorable date through the application Contacts or Telephone (in the corresponding tab). Find the contact of interest and press the button “Edit”.

In field “Birthday“Add information and click”Done“.

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How to set up birthday reminders on iPhone or iPad

1. Open the application on your iPhone or iPad The calendar Apple

2. At the bottom of the screen, click on the inscription Calendars.

3. Scroll down the screen and check the box next to Birthdays.

4. Click Done in the upper right corner of the screen.

Now your friends’ birthdays will be displayed in the iOS system calendar (the age is indicated in brackets).

Note: If you wish, you can add other sources there, for example, official public holidays of Russia (or the country where you live).

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How to set up birthday reminders on iPhone or iPad

After using any convenient method for adding data on birthdays, it is necessary to activate notifications that we will receive when a memorable date arrives (otherwise why bother and drive in unused information).

1. Open Settings → Calendar → Default Alert → Birthdays.

2. Indicate the desired interval for the reminder:

On the day of the event (9:00);
For 1 day (9:00);
For 2 days (9:00);
During the week.

If you don’t need notifications, check the box next to Not.

3. Go to the section Settings → Notifications → Calendar.

4. Turn on system calendar notifications and adjust the display.

Recall if in the regular program The calendar memorable dates are not displayed, go to the “Calendars“. Make sure that opposite the “Birthdays”Is a check mark.

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Turn on syncing Contacts and Calendars in iCloud

To your Contacts and Calendars never lost, be sure to configure the synchronization of events of these services through iCloud. To do this, go to Settings → iCloud and activate the switch opposite the item and Contacts and Calendars.

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How to add a birthday to a contact on Mac (macOS)

If you don’t have an iPhone or just want to add a birthday directly from your Mac to your contact (all the more, it’s not less, and maybe even more convenient), open the application “Contacts“.

Use the search form to find the contact you are interested in.

If it does not exist yet, then click plus sign and select “new contact“.

To add birthday information to the selected contact, click the “Edit“Or click on the plus sign and select”Birthday“.

In field “Birthday“Specify the day, month and year, and then click the”Done“.

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Turn on your Birthdays calendar and activate reminders on Mac

If you are an active iPhone user and have been adding birthdays to the additional contact fields for a long time, on the Mac you only have to turn on the display of the special calendarBirthdays”In which these dates will be marked.

1. Launch the “The calendar»And in the menu bar through a similar tab, go to Settings (keyboard shortcut Command (⌘) + comma)

2. In the tab “The main“Check the box next to”Show birthday calendar“.

3. In the sidebar on the left, check the box opposite the calendar “Birthdays”.

Note: if you don’t see the list with calendars in the sidebar, open the calendar, select in the menu bar at the top View → Show Calendar List.

If you want to receive birthday notifications, select Settings → Alerts and specify the desired interval.

Now, when an event occurs, you will receive a system notification in advance and directly on the person’s birthday.

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How to Add Birthday to Contacts on iPhone, iPad, or Mac via iCloud.com

You can also change contact information through the iCloud.com cloud service, for this:

1. Log in to your account and go to the “Contacts“.

2. Find the contact of interest or click on the plus sign and select “new contact“.

3. In the selected contact, tap “Edit“.

4. Scroll through the list of available fields to the end and click the link-button “Add a field.”

5. In the menu that appears, select “Birthday”.

6. Add the information in the appropriate form and click the “Done“.

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Turn on birthday reminders on iCloud.com

1. Log in to your iCloud.com account from your computer.

2. Click on the application icon The calendar or go to icloud.com/calendar.

3. In the sidebar on the left, select the desired calendar, then click on the gear in the lower left corner of the screen and click on the inscription Settings.

4. In the general settings, check the box next to Calendar “Birthdays”.

5. Click Save.

6. Click on the birthday calendar in the sidebar to see it.

Note: if you do not see the sidebar, click on the icon to the left of the inscription Day at the bottom of the screen.

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How to set up Face ID on iPhone / HB

06/02/2020 by ALOK DAS

What should I do if the main screen unlock function stops working on your iPhone?

If you are one of the owners of the latest iPhone models – you probably are alien to such a thing as “unlocking the screen with a fingerprint. “

Apple developers saved their customers this fate and created a truly revolutionary technology – Face ID. Whoever says anything, so far FaceID remains the most convenient and secure way to unlock your smartphone.

As numerous experiments with fake faces have shown, it is almost impossible to fool a 3D scanner, but the unlock speed, viewing angle and the degree of illumination at which the sensor is triggered – all this in Face ID leaves no chance for the flagship models of competitors.

Spiteful people will remember “monobrow ”with its built-in sensors, which Apple still can’t refuse, but, on the other hand, is there still a visible better alternative?

A real problem can be a breakdown or malfunctioning of Face ID, and this, unfortunately, happens. But do not worry if suddenly your brand new iPhone has lost one of its main functions and immediately carry it to the “master”.

There may be several reasons, and even an inexperienced user can easily fix them.

1 TrueDepth camera visibility issues

This is one of the most common reasons why FaceID may not work properly.

TrueDepth camera – this is the very 3D face scanner that is responsible for unlocking the screen and consists of several scanners and sensors placed on the top of the iPhone.

Therefore, a new cover, bumper, poor-quality protective film, external damage or even just dirt on this sensor can interfere with FaceID.

Try to clear “monobrow ”and make sure that nothing prevents the sensors from scanning the face.

For those who do not have automatic software update enabled, it is advisable to still update the system, although this applies not only to the correct operation of Face ID.

2 Face ID Settings

After updating the system, or just when you let your children or friends put your phone on, the Face ID settings can change.

To check this, go to Phone settings> Face ID and passcode. There you can see exactly what features FaceID works for and restrict its use to some applications if the system asks for unlocking too often.

It’s better, of course, to leave Face ID turned on for mobile banking, social networks and other applications that can store important personal data.

3 Face problem

No matter how it sounds, in some cases a working Face ID function may not work for the “wrong” face of the owner.

This applies to situations where the face may be covered with something, or, for example, you wear glasses.

Yes, no need to shout that Face ID can scan a face even with glasses: some glasses block infrared light, so even the most advanced sensors like Apple may not work.

Apple writes that Face ID only works when the iPhone is upright (portrait) orientation, although on the iPad the scanner works in any position.

In addition, TrueDepth works only at a distance of 25-50 cm, when the eyes, nose and mouth are clearly visible. If you look away when unlocking, Face ID may also not work.

4 Reset and alternative view

If none of the options help, try resetting the unlock using Face ID or setting an alternative look so that the scanner works more often and better. This can be done in the same Face ID settings.

Do not forget that by default, Face ID will not work if: you just restarted or turned on the iPhone; 48 hours have passed since the last time the device was unlocked; six days have passed since the last unlock of the smartphone using a password code; iPhone locked remotely; Face ID did not work five times.

5 Breaking bad

Well, the last, most desperate option is to reset the iPhone to factory settings. Like it or not, good old “hard reset ”often helps in many situations. And Face ID is no exception.

Just remember that for different iPhones, the factory reset function is called differently.

In the latest versions before iPhone 8, you must first press and release the volume up button, then press and release the volume down button, hold down the lock button until the Apple logo appears, after which the device will reboot.

For iPhone 7, you just need to hold down the volume up and lock buttons of the smartphone at the same time.

For iPhone 6s and older, you need to pinch “old “central button and smartphone lock button at the same time for at least 10 seconds.

If even after that Face ID does not work, then you can definitely give the gadget into the hands of specialists. As the saying goes, at least you tried.

How to save a website page in Safari on iPhone (iPad) for reading without the Internet: 5 ways

31/01/2020 by ALOK DAS

In this article we will talk about one very useful feature that allows you to save web pages in a regular Safari browser on iPhone and iPad for later viewing without an Internet connection.

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For various reasons, many users love to keep web pages for further reading in places where there is no free Wi-Fi. For this purpose, you can use the services of third-party developers, but what if there is no desire to install other software from the App Store? There is a solution!

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How to save a site page offline on iPhone and iPad in PDF and view it without the Internet (for devices with iOS 13 and later)

This method allows you to save the page in a PDF file with the ability to view without the Internet. The created file can be either an exact copy of a web page (with comments, links, advertising, etc.), or a light version in “Reading mode”.

1. Launch the Safari browser on your iPhone or iPad and open the web = page you need to save for offline viewing.

2. To display the Safari toolbar, tap the bottom of the page.

3. Select a save format:

– in case you need to save the web page in “Reading mode” (no comments and ads), click on the icon “Aa” in the upper left corner (in the search bar).

Select menu item Show Read Viewthen at the bottom of the page click on the button Share this.

– in case you need to save the web page as an exact copy (with comments and advertising), immediately click Share this.

4. Select Add Markup. This action will create a PDF webpage.

5. Click on the button. Share this at the bottom of the page.

6. Select item Save to Filesto save the created page on the device.

7. Specify the location to save and click Save.

8. If desired, you can make notes (text, sketches) on the created PDF web page, for this, click Markup in the upper right corner.

9. In order to find the received PDF file of the web page, open the application Files and go to the folder that was selected to save the document.

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How to save site pages on iPhone (iPad) for offline viewing using the “Reading List”

With a detailed overview of the function Reading List You can find it on this page.

How to save website pages on iPhone (iPad) for offline viewing using applications

The App Store has many applications that allow you to save the pages of websites of interest on the iPhone and iPad, but the most popular among them are Instapaper and Pocket. These programs allow you to save not only pages of sites in an optimized format, excluding ads, etc., but also parts of the text, as well as data from other iOS applications.

In addition, you can create folders for organizing materials, sort saved articles by popularity, date and size, as well as change fonts, color schemes and styles.

Download Instapaper for iPhone and iPad (App Store)

Download Pocket for iPhone and iPad (App Store)

How to save a website’s web page offline on iPhone and iPad to PDF and view it without the Internet (for devices with iOS 11 and iOS 12)

This method is generally identical to the previous one, however, the names and locations of some Safari elements in iOS 11 and iOS 12 differ from iOS 13 (and newer).

1. Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad and go to the desired web page.

2. Touch the bottom of the screen to display the Safari toolbar.

– in case you need to save the web page in “Reading mode” (without comments and advertising), click on the corresponding icon in the upper left corner (in the search bar), and then tap on the button Share this.

– in case you need to save the web page as an exact copy (with comments and advertising), click Share this.

3. Select Create PDF.

4. In the lower left corner of the created PDF file, click Share this.

5. Select item Save to Files.

6. Specify a location to save and click Add.

7. If desired, you can make notes on the PDF file (text, sketches), for this, click Markup in the upper right corner.

8. In order to find the resulting PDF file of the web page, open the application Files.

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How to save a site page on iPhone and iPad and view it offline in the iBooks application (for devices on iOS 7 – iOS 12)

1. Open the standard Safari browser and find the page you are interested in.

2. Touch the open page at the bottom to display the toolbar.

3. In order for the saved web page to be formatted in an easy-to-read form, not to contain various kinds of advertisements, comments and other data, go to Reading modeTo do this, click on the special icon to the left of the URL. Accordingly, if comments are needed in the created file, do not click Reading mode.

Sometimes icon Reading mode does not appear in mobile versions of sites. To download the full version of the site, hold the icon for a couple of seconds Refresh (circle shaped arrow) and select an option Full version.

After that, the text will take on a readable look

4. Once again open the toolbar and use the central button “Share this“.

5. In the menu that appears, immediately under the AirDrop function, find the icon with the caption “Save PDF to iBooks“. Click on it and wait for the creation of the PDF document.

6. After the save is complete, the iBooks application opens.

Each PDF file will contain the entire desktop version of the web page. Each page reflects a specific fragment.

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Why you need to disable backups in iCloud for most iPhone and iPad users

29/01/2020 by ALOK DAS

Many say that you need to backup your valuable data. Apple is actively proposing storing backups in its iCloud cloud.

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The content of the article

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Personal data from iCloud backup can be provided to law enforcement upon request

In early 2020, it turned out that Apple abandoned plans to implement encryption of user-created backups in iCloud. According to Reuters, Apple made such a decision after the FBI complained that the move would make future investigations more difficult.

This news unpleasantly surprised users. After all, Apple has repeatedly emphasized guaranteed data protection and privacy. But while the iPhone or iPad is locked, most of the information in iCloud, including correspondence in iMessage, is available to Apple. The only way to prevent companies and government agencies from accessing this data is to disable iCloud backups altogether and instead make local backups via a computer (instructions).

Law enforcement can now request data from iCloud backups. Apple periodically reports how many such requests it receives from governments. A company can transfer decrypted iCloud data at the request of a court. If Apple introduced its new approach, it would be impossible.

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ICloud Backup is actually a paid service for all iPhone and iPad

The main reason Apple is trying in every way to force us to back up in iCloud is because the user is switching to a paid tariff plan.

A novice iPhone user (mostly girls), the appearance of such a message even on a new iPhone can be confusing:

iPhone (iPad) – Backup Fails. There is not enough free space in iCloud storage to back up iPhone data.

Moreover, this notice is specially posted everywhere. Judge for yourself. This is indicated on the lock screen, on the home screen (the icon on the Settings icon), a banner on the main screen of the Settings application, a message in the backup settings.

It would seem that the new iPhone is already missing some space … In most cases, this is due to the automatic creation of backups in iCloud or the active option ICloud Photo.

The thing is that by default, Apple provides only 5 GB of free space in iCloud for free (and this is 2020). And given the fact that on our smartphone or tablet most of the available space on the drive is occupied by photos and videos, it is not possible to place them in a free backup copy of up to 5 GB in size.

And the larger the internal memory of the iPhone or iPad, the more expensive it will be to buy a tariff plan to create a backup copy of it.

In other words, the free 5 GB of available space in iCloud does not allow you to back up all iPhone or iPad data, including photos and videos. This can only be done by purchasing additional space in the cloud.

And people buy … thinking that it is really necessary (in fact, you can do without a purchase, more on that below).

Actual prices for a place in iCloud (price in rubles per month):

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ICloud backup clutters up free iCloud space that you can use

iCloud is a very convenient cloud storage for iOS (iPadOS) and macOS, and with skillful use, even those 5 GB of free space will be more than enough.

For example, for many years I have been an active user of one iCloud account on 4 devices (iPhone, iPad, MacBook and iMac). At the same time, I do not see the need to purchase additional space in the Apple cloud. My free 5 GB in iCloud for years daily Usage is only 2 GB. How is that?

Since iCloud (iCloud Drive) is the standard cloud storage on Apple devices, first of all, for convenience, I use it not to store all kinds of junk, but really for files (folders) that I may need every day for a day.

What is stored in my iCloud account? Firstly, all the data that simply syncs with my devices (contacts, notes, calendars, etc.). Secondly, iCloud Drive contains folders with documents (text files, scans, screenshots, photos, music files and videos), which I use regularly from all my devices. Thirdly, iCloud Drive stores application cloud folders (they are created automatically when installing some applications with synchronization support in iCloud), which I use on Mac, iPhone and iPad, for example, Pixelmator, Pages, TextEdit, iMovie, etc. .

I always turn off the automatic creation of backups on the iPhone and iPad, because it is they that trash all the free space in iCloud.

You ask: “what about photos and videos?”

My photos and videos are always safe. For this, I use 3 tools at once.

1. Google Photos – free unlimited cloud storage for photos and videos (subject to storage ofoto and video with a resolution of up to 16 MP and 1080p HD)

Download Google Photos for iPhone, iPad, macOS (free)
Web version of Google Photos

2. Yandex.Disk – Free unlimited cloud storage for photos and videos (subject to synchronization only with mobile devices).

Download Yandex.Disk for iPhone, iPad, macOS (free)

3. External storage. All the restrictions described above, for example, storing original videos in 4K (you cannot upload them in Google Photos for free) are leveled by using an external SSD or HDD, which is also used to collect all kinds of photo and video garbage before processing.

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The backup in iCloud does not actually store the most important data (contacts, photos, etc.)

ICloud backup not included following data:

Contacts;
Calendars
Notes;
ICloud Photos *;
Messages from iMessage *;
Voice notes
Text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages *;
Health data;
Data stored in other cloud services, such as Gmail and Exchange;
Apple Mail Data;
Information and settings for Apple Pay;
Face ID or Touch ID settings;
The contents of the music library and iCloud app store.

* If options are enabled in iCloud settings Messages in iCloud and ICloud Photo, iMessage, SMS, MMS, photos and videos are automatically synchronized with iCloud. However, they are not included in the iCloud backup.

Some of this data is also available by Apple, even if it is not included in the iCloud backup. If the information is available on the Internet: it can be photos, notes, contacts, etc., then Apple is able to access it. This means that the company can transfer data to law enforcement.

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ICloud backup isn’t the only way to transfer data from your old iPhone to a new one

Do not worry, if you disable this feature, you can always create local backups on a Mac or PC using iTunes or, in macOS Catalina (and newer versions), in the Finder (instructions).

In addition, with the release of iOS 13, it became possible to wirelessly transfer data from an old iPhone or iPad to a new one. To do this, just bring the devices to each other.

In addition, there are third-party applications, for example, iMazing, which can also be used to automatically backup your devices and restore them.

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How to disable iCloud backups on iPhone and iPad

Disabling iCloud backup is a very simple task, it comes down to clicking on one switch. Just go to the app “Settings”click on the icon with your name and then click on iCloud.

Now scroll down to the menu “Backup“And click on it.

Deactivate the switch to disable iCloud backup.

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How to delete old iCloud backups to clear space

Before deleting cloud backups, you need to make sure that you have made at least one local copy of your data. To delete previous backups, go to Settings → <Ваше имя> → iCloud → Storage Management.

Wait for the page to fully load and you will see what exactly is stored in iCloud. Click item “Backups” and you will see a list of backups for all your devices. Click on one of them to view additional information and delete it.

Here you can also find old backups for unused devices. It is worth removing them.

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Overview of the Smart Battery Case for iPhone 11. Is it definitely needed?

28/01/2020 by ALOK DAS

Don’t you think your iPhone 11 Pro Max is running too low?

If you answered yes, then that is not true. Or you mercilessly squeeze absolutely everything out of a smartphone. Play games without stopping for 5 hours, use the navigator without a cable all day and at the same time do not lower the screen brightness from maximum.

“Promax” works for a very long time and lives all day with a high load and two active SIM-cards. I myself am satisfied.

But for someone even this will not be enough. Especially for them, in Cupertino they updated the line of battery covers Smart Battery Case for all current models of iPhones.

I have been wearing a Smart Battery Case for the iPhone 11 Pro Max for a month now. More precisely, I use, I don’t wear constantly. The case is good, although I can not recommend it to everyone. It works like a fairy tale – and really helps.

But… in general, there are a few buts. See them now.

A few words about what Smart Battery Case are and how they differ

Left Battery Case for iPhone 6s (2015), right Smart Battery Case for iPhone Xs Max (2019)

The line of official battery cases began with the release of the Battery Case for the iPhone 6s in 2015. Here are our impressions. I did not like it then, and the form was especially disappointing. It was inconvenient to use.

Apple has improved the accessory several times: for example, I liked the Smart Battery Case for iPhone Xs and XR much more.

Important: For each iPhone model, you need to buy the corresponding battery case. There is no official backward compatibility, but the Smart Battery Case from iPhone Xs is quite suitable for iPhone X, and from iPhone XR to iPhone 11, only in the second case it will close the flash. If that, I did not say this, try at your own peril and risk.

Today available for sale:

▹ Smart Battery Case for iPhone 7: 8990 rub. (here is red)

▹ Smart Battery Case for iPhone Xs: 9900 rub.
▹ Smart Battery Case for iPhone Xs Max: 11 900 rub.
▹ Smart Battery Case for iPhone XR: 9900 rub. (white here)

Well and naturally new models iPhone Case 2019:

▸ Smart Battery Case for iPhone 11: 11 190 rub. (still white)
▸ Smart Battery Case for iPhone 11 Pro: 11 190 rub. (still white and pink)
▸ Smart Battery Case for iPhone 11 Pro Max: 11 190 rub. (still white and pink)

The Smart Battery Case for iPhone 11 (Pro / Pro Max) includes only the case itself. Lightning cable use your

Of the flowers there is white, black and “pink sand”. It is a pity that the red version of PRODUCT (RED), which was released for the iPhone 7, has not yet been made for new iPhones.

Whatever you choose, the result is the same. Apple Battery Case make up for 50 to 80% of the charge on the iPhone.

Best of all, battery cases help owners of “small” models (say, iPhone 7 could charge from zero to 85%), but for users of large Plus and Max the result will not be so noticeable (40-65% maximum).

The main thing: how does it charge? Quickly? Good?

I noted above that batteries for the iPhone 11, Pro and Pro Max do not charge iPhones in their entirety. Their task is to give the devices about half a charge from above and not interfere with the owner using the smartphone in the usual rhythm.

Without cables and a dangling “power bank” it is expected to walk comfortably. You just take it for granted: yes, the iPhone has become heavier, but it is actively charging.

Smart Battery Case is good because charges the iPhone at the highest possible speed. Efficiency is high, all three covers of the new series are adapted to the battery parameters.

From here we get a quick discharge of the case when “refueling”, say, the iPhone 11 Pro Max. If the smartphone’s charge level is high or full, and the load is not low, then with a charged “case” you can go all day. But if you connect to a semi-discharged smart, then in an hour and a half the cover will be discharged to zero.

But the result sells itself. The example above is December 31, the day of especially active use of my iPhone 11 Pro Max.

The Smart Battery Case was put on when the iPhone showed 46% charge. In exactly one and a half hours it was almost 2 times more – 80%, and until the end the battery was discharged at the level of 94%.

It turns out that in one and a half to two hours, the Smart Battery Case for the iPhone 11 Pro Max charges the smartphone at 48-50% of the battery capacity. Given the total battery capacity in the iPhone, this is a lot: you will get another half day active use or all day moderate.

So with such a case, the operating time of the eleventh iPhone will increase one and a half times. Then you can continue to wear it, because the connected and discharged Battery Case does not negatively affect the rate of discharge of the iPhone battery.

The disadvantages of the Smart Battery Case are few, but they are thick and heavy

The largest and “top” iPhone – the largest cover. This is not just a figure of speech: Apple’s battery case is one of the largest, if not most The largest iPhone case I’ve ever had to wear.

He himself is fat. Offhand, it’s like two and a half iPhone 11 Pro Max. When you go around with a case for a long time, and then take it off, it makes you unusually from which iPhone is really thin.

He is really heavy. The weight of the case for the iPhone 11 Pro Max is 110 grams. Add them to the iPhone (226 grams) – and you get a sandwich weighing almost 350 grams. For understanding, the 2018 iPad Pro weighs in at 469 grams, and the iPad Mini does 300.5 grams at all.

The black frames of the display and the white case do not look as good as if the case were black. But on the white fine dust from the table is not visible.

It is also wide. In addition to the battery and electronics inside, Apple sought to achieve full protection embedded inside the iPhone. The “ribs” in the smartphone’s frame area are two times thicker here than with branded leather or silicone cases.

This is done for a reason. The fall of such a “sandwich” must somehow be extinguished. And indeed, with such a heavy and wrapped up “brick” it is easier to smash the floor than a smartphone.

The inside is upholstered with microfiber to the edges, and the cutout for the camera is perfectly accurate and even. The cover generally feels monolithic.

Keeping the 11 Pro Max in the Smart Battery Case was unexpectedly convenient, and it was with my small hands. There is no question of “one-handed” use; there are no revelations here.

At the same time, I’m not sure that it’s logical to complain about the size and weight of the cover as a whole. Batteries have always weighed a lot, a miracle simply cannot happen.

Given the increased batteries in the new iPhones and the increased energy consumption of hardware, Apple simply would not have made the case significantly thinner or lighter. Or it would not be a case, but an overlay with a battery, like the usual external “power banks” with a suction cup in Russia.

The new button to call the camera is just super

A new camera shutter button on the right side of the new Smart Battery Case.

Unlike the case models for previous iPhones, the 2019 versions have a new button in the lower right. This is the camera shutter release. The precedent is interesting, because there is no such key in the iPhone, and Apple has actually supplemented the functionality of the smartphone with the new case.

The button works as expected. If you hold it down, the application opens Camera. By short pressing iPhone will take a photo. And if you hold the button, the video will be recorded (similar to the QuickTake feature in iPhone 11 of all models).

The shape of the key is specific, made under the index finger, which lies just in this area during landscape photography.

The shutter button also works in third-party applications, not only in Camera iOS 13

The main thing I want to say about her: the button is just fire thanks to the case.

It’s just very convenient to take pictures when the battery case is on. Its thickness becomes a plus: you firmly grab the smartphone with your hand, as if holding an ordinary camera. There is no fear that the iPhone will fall out of hand now, as happens when, say, you reach for the volume buttons to release the shutter.

Good feature and implementation too.

Other cool and just positive chips

The Lightning cable port is off center from the bottom. In everyday life, this does not interfere.

Apple would not have been Apple if it had not come seriously to the functionality of the case.

Apple Pay and NFC work seamlessly. I didn’t notice any difference when I paid with an iPhone on the terminals.

This is a serious plus: other battery cases do not know how to do this, because the battery in them partially or completely overlaps the location of the NFC module inside the smartphone.

The LED indicator inside allows you to monitor charging without connecting an iPhone.

Wireless charging is possible, including a case. The Smart Battery Case has its own Qi-compatible “coil”. Therefore, both the case itself and its iPhone can be powered together from any wireless charging platform.

To control the process, there is an LED on the inside of the case. You can’t charge the case with both cable and wireless charging – Lightning is always a priority.

In iOS, you can monitor the charge level of the case directly from the lock screen.

Speakers and microphones on the case are not muffled. All the “cutouts” on the bottom frame of the iPhone were displayed, and no matter how much I compare, I did not notice any negative differences in sound quality. He’s amazing on the iPhone 11, if that.

The interlocutors did not complain about the voice, so the microphones under the cover work just as well.

In iOS, it’s easy to monitor the charge level of the case. Firstly, two signed charge indicators are displayed on the lock screen at once. And secondly, you can open the widget Batteries and check the battery status from there.

The only thing that would not hurt a notification that the cover is discharged.

Who should buy the Smart Battery Case and who should not?

Smart battery case – the thing is not for everyone. He stands 11 990 rubles, and it’s almost like 3 leather cases for the same iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Weight, thickness, dimensions are impressive and, although not very annoying, but still narrow the usefulness of the cover for many. Say, in a pocket such a “sandwich” is not very convenient to carry.

But in the end, the cover performs all the tasks that you expect from it. Operating time extends one and a half timesthat in the case of 11 Pro Max equals a whole working day. The iPhone inside is protected so that it is scary to drop it, if only not to break the floor. The charging process itself is very convenient, and compatibility with wireless sites is a big plus.

Finally, the camera shutter button perfect both layout and functionality. I recommend the white color because it has a dust cover (as before) that strongly attracts dust, and on black it would be three times more noticeable.

Buy Smart Battery Case I I advise primarily the owners of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Prothat do not want to bother with external batteries and their cables. You just put on a cover and always wear it with benefit. The smaller size of iPhones themselves brightens up the large size of the case.

11 Pro Max users should clearly understand that the smartphone will turn into a “brick”. Someone will even like it.

Well, if you are completely satisfied current battery life of the iPhone, then you yourself understand everything without my advice.

8 decent cases for your iPhone, for which you are not ashamed

21/01/2020 by ALOK DAS

It would not be desirable to flaunt the “apple” on the back panel and feel the pleasant warmth of a glass smartphone in your hand, you should not do this.

A case is the first and most important thing that every smartphone needs. In addition, protection often improves the ergonomics of your favorite gadget and complements its style.

These are exactly what we collected in our selection. Only the best for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max for everyone and for everyone: from eco-materials, from genuine leather, reinforced and even “armored”.

Choose to protect and improve.

1. Stylish Richmond & Finch Freedom Navy Stripes

The brightest case for the new iPhone line today. Catchy, but not artsy; stylish and austere. It will allow you to stand out and will fit even in an evening suit.

Made of durable, moderately hard plastic with a tight fit on the smartphone. Closes only the swing volume.

Buy for 3 490 rubles

2. Reinforced metal and rubberized UAG Pathfinder

The most brutal case in our selection: its metal frame is closed with rubber-like plastic, which allows to achieve protection of the level of military standard of impact resistance MIL STD 810G 516.6.

In such a fall, scratches and bumps are not terrible. Bend the “tube” also will not. Feature: Available in a dozen colors, bright and austere, for all iPhone options.

Buy for 3 590 rubles

3. Environmentally friendly Ocasey

A find for eco-activists and those who simply care about the environment: the case in strict design is made of “biodegradable plastic of natural origin” (we will leave the discussion of this term outside the article).

In just a year, it will completely dissolve in the soil without a trace. And this is definitely great, because many of them are thrown out. Yes, another important fact: the model looks great, sits nicely on the smartphone and in the hands

Buy for 2 490 rubles

4. Original Apple Silicone Case

This option cannot brag of special environmental friendliness or unique qualities. Simply, this is the best silicone case for the iPhone from moderately soft silicone.

It sits perfectly, feels great, practically does not change the dimensions of the smartphone. Well, the mass of color solutions and accessibility for all variants of the iPhone only adds advantages.

Buy for 3 490 rubles

5. Kevlar Protective Pitaka

If the Pathfinder above seems too brutal, Pitaka will prove to be the best choice. Protects from everything – Kevlar with such weaving and a knife does not penetrate. The smartphone will receive protection, like an aircraft skin or a car body, no worse.

This case also has metal plates, around which high-strength aramid fiber is wound. By the way, the execution technology has a positive effect on the fit: it is almost perfect.

Buy for 5 990 rubles

6. Marcel Robert calfskin

Marcel Robert design boutique selects elite natural materials to the peak of Ocasey. Soft leather, clear embossing, maximum severity of each line. What could be better?

This is not just a cover-book, it is an image. A little retrograde, a little artsy – but the most enjoyable to use.

Buy for 6 490 rubles

7. Apple original leather case

Unlike the previous one, this model offers a much tougher performance of the classic cover-plate without a cover on the display in a heap of colors. Available for all iPhone models.

A very high-quality accessory, designed for long-term operation: for the inner layer of microfiber, the smartphone will say thanks, for the durable and pleasant in the hands of the external – you can tell yourself.

Buy for 4 490 rubles

8. Affordable and reliable Tech21 Studio Color

Although the price tag of this case hints, the quality of the colored polyurethane cover on the head is the best that can be found in Chinese online stores. The antimicrobial coating is definitely not found anywhere else.

Moderately soft, moderately hard. Slim, looks great thanks to the rich range of juicy flowers. By the way, it is made of plastic obtained after processing plant waste – a truly environmentally friendly approach.

How to enable true NFC on your iPhone in 1 minute

20/01/2020 by ALOK DAS

Today I will tell you how to make NFC in the iPhone really useful. Not even that: we actually turn on.

The iPhone has been around for many years with the module itself, and it is completely freely used by the Apple Pay contactless payment system.

But if you try to connect any accessory via NFC to your iPhone, you will be disappointed. More precisely, was waiting until the last moment.

By default, iOS ignores NFC tags in wireless headphones and portable speakers – the ones that are designed for quick connection. It’s a pity, because it’s very convenient: you bring the headphone case to the iPhone and it automatically connects to your “plugs”.

Android has been able to do this since time immemorial, so why are we worse? It turns out almost nothing – thanks Teams on iOS 13.

I was pleased with the positive reaction to the previous post about automating the connection of AirPods to Apple gadgets. Anyway, Commands in iOS 13 are a really powerful tool, the study of which brings tangible benefits.

So I decided not to stop and offer you something abruptly.

What will we do now so that NFC works as intended

Many good wireless headphones and portable speakers have NFC support. In 99% of cases, it allows you to skip the pairing procedure via the Bluetooth menu. Just bring the smartphone to the accessory – and you’re done.

How to understand if your accessory has NFC? The NFC logo is affixed to the accessory case near or directly above the label location. For successful pairing, it should be directed to the back of the smartphone. The range is low and a maximum of a couple of centimeters.

Apple has been blocking NFC in the iPhone for a very long time for any purpose other than Apple Pay, so iPhone owners have long been accustomed to ignore the feature in all accessories. Now we will wean.

Thanks to the instructions below and iOS 13 Teams, you can use NFC in the headphones and speakers to connect your iPhone to them in one motion without any Settings and the menu in general.

Instruction Turn on the connection to headphones and speakers via NFC

What we need:

▸ iPhone with iOS 13. iPad will not work, iPod touch also, they simply do not have NFC

▸ wireless headphones or speakers with an NFC tag. If the accessory does not have an NFC tag, it does not matter. Even your bank card can serve it, as I wrote here

▸ one minute to set up

Before setting up, make sure that the accessory is connected to your gadget right now, this is important. Go

1. Open Teams and go to the tab Automation. This application is preinstalled since iOS 12. If you accidentally delete it, just download it again from the App Store.

2. Click on + in the upper right corner or immediately select Create automation for yourself.

3. In the list that opens, scroll down to the NFC item. Tap on Scan opposite NFC tag.

4. Bring your headphones or speakers with the NFC tag to the top of the back of the iPhone – where it has a camera.

Nothing happens? Do not make sudden movements and hold the mark under the iPhone for at least a second before moving it. primary recognition of a label in iOS 13 for some reason takes much longer than it will be required after configuration.

You can also use any NFC tag in general, not just the one built into your headphones or speakers. In addition to bank cards, the label can even serve as a penetration from the office or an NFC sticker with AliExpress. Thus, the quick connect function can be added to any Bluetooth speakers. The main thing is not to lose the label itself.

As soon as the iPhone finds the accessory label, it will offer to name it. Write and continue.

5. Now we add a new action that will be performed when the iPhone finds this NFC tag. Choose Scripts, scroll down and click Set playback location.

Now click on the inscription iPhone.

6. In the list that opens, select the headphones or speakers that will connect to the iPhone when you bring it to the NFC tag. In my case, these are Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones.

If there is nothing in the list, you did not connect the accessory to the iPhone in advance. Do this and return to the current paragraph of the instruction.

7. We are almost done. It remains only to disable the parameter Ask before launch and confirm your choice.

Now, every time you bring the iPhone to the included headphones or speakers, they must be connected to each other.

Unlike Android, an iPhone cannot be forced to connect to unknown (previously non-paired) devices using the Automation we just created. We look forward to iOS 14 and further concessions for NFC from Apple.

No sound (lost) with an incoming call on the iPhone, what should I do?

19/01/2020 by ALOK DAS

If the iPhone stopped playing the sound of an incoming call or messages, then this does not mean that it is time to run to the service center. There is a chance that you stumbled upon a rare, but not a single bug. A banal reboot or turning on / off the silent mode switch may not help, which is why try using our instructions.

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What to do if there is no sound (missing) an incoming call on the iPhone

Despite the fact that the iPhone is a very reliable thing, sometimes users are faced with the sudden disappearance of the melody when you call. An incoming call is being made, but there is no beep, what should I do? Below we will tell you how to solve this problem.

IPhone may be muted

In most cases, the ringtone stops playing because the iPhone has been put into silent (silent) mode. Of course, this explanation is very simple, but often it is the one that is most true, especially for very “new” gadget owners.

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In order to solve this problem, check the volume switch on the left side of the iPhone. If the switch is in silent mode (an orange mark is visible), simply move it and the music will play again when there is an incoming call.

Silent mode is on (iPhone speaker sound is off):

Silent mode is off (iPhone speaker sound is on):

iPhone needs restart

If the volume switch is in the right position, but the melody still doesn’t sound, your device may need to reboot. Forcing a reboot will fix software bugs that could cause the ringtone to disappear. We talked about how to restart the iPhone (4 ways) in this article.

No sound on incoming call on iPhone – Do Not Disturb mode activated

If your iPhone stops ringing, check if the mode is turned on “Do not disturb”. Users mistakenly activate this mode without noticing it themselves. If at the top of the screen you see a crescent-shaped icon, then you have the mode turned on “Do not disturb”disabling all sound notifications.

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Solving this problem is easy. Open “Command centre” and turn off the mode “Do not disturb”. The beep should now reappear.

Mode options “Do not disturb” can be changed along the way Settings → “Do not disturb”.

Check your sound settings

It is possible that problems with the ringtone arose due to incorrect sound settings. Open “Settings”, Choose a section “Sounds, tactile signals” and set the appropriate volume for your ringtone and notifications. Here you can enable “Change buttons”, which allows you to adjust the volume of the melody using the volume button on the left side of the iPhone.

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No sound when an incoming call on iPhone – headphone mode is mistakenly turned on

If you tried all of the above methods, but none of them helped, then the problem is somewhat more complicated. For example, your iPhone might mistakenly remain in headset mode. This can be easily checked in the Music application or Control Center by clicking on the “Devices ».

Try plugging and unplugging your headphones several times, gently clean the audio / Lightning connector with a toothpick, and restart your iPhone.

Troubleshoot with AssistiveTouch

1. Open the menu Settings → Accessibility → Touch.

2. Go to the AssistiveTouch section and activate this function through the corresponding toggle switch. A virtual button with additional menus will appear on the screen, which can be located anywhere on the display.

3. Tap on the menu AssistiveTouch and select “Apparatus“.

4. On the right should be the icon “Turn off the sound“With a crossed bell (if not, then translate this function to this position), and on the left tap on the button”Louder»(Increase volume) to increase the ringer volume.

5. Disconnect AssistiveTouch as unnecessary.

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The problem is related to iPhone hardware problems, such as a speaker

The disappearance of sound can be caused by a breakdown of some component in the device itself.

For experiment, try resetting (Settings → The main → Reset → Erase content and settings), and if this procedure did not help, then you can completely eliminate the software error by restoring the iPhone via iTunes with the subsequent setting “Like New”.

If this did not help to return the sound with an incoming call, then a trip to the service center can not be avoided. We recommend that you use the services of only authorized Apple service centers, of course, if available in your city or country.

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Which iPhone 11 is better, regular or Pro. Debriefing

17/01/2020 by ALOK DAS

In just a couple of days, 4 months will come when I go with the iPhone 11 Pro Max. Exactly the same amount of ordinary iPhone 11 is used by our author Artyom Bausov.

We thought and decided to put together two capacious opinions on smartphones in one post, plus to supplement them a little. They are both subjective, but should give an overall picture.

I hope that these two opinions will help you with a choice between models.

From left to right: iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro.

I use the iPhone 11 Pro Max in dark green with 512 GB of memory. The most flagship, it turns out. The review was written in September.

I want a bigger display. I hope that in the next generation or in another one they will reduce either the thickness of the frames, or slightly increase the body. It’s as if a little lacking for complete happiness when you watch TV shows on an iPhone or YouTube.

It seems to me that the perfect balance of the size of the case was achieved in the regular iPhone 11. There, however, it would also be nice to enlarge the display.

If I had previously missed the portability of the iPhone X and even thought that the regular 11 Pro is slightly better for most, now I don’t really want to. You get used to the good quickly.

You don’t notice the weight and dimensions of Pro Max. Especially if it’s the only iPhone to use. Yes, the smartphone is not easy (the heaviest among the iPhone), but with a case it will work out at all under 300 grams. It’s just that in reality it’s somehow without a difference: 200, 300 grams, and okay. Lies in a pocket, does not stick out, does not strain.

Constantly in Moscow I notice fragile girls with iPhone Xs Max or 11 Pro Max. It’s not difficult for us, either.

The camera is more happy than upset. The night mode is useful, but even without it, the 11 Pro shoots much better than, say, my previous iPhone X.

So far, my wife’s iPhone 7 Plus, and she constantly asks to photograph her son on mine. She likes the result better, me too. And I understood the hint, if that.

There is really not enough opportunity to turn off Deep Fusion directly from the viewfinder. Not every photo needs megacity and sharpness. Sometimes, on the contrary, you want softness, smoothness of the texture of the surfaces around. And such an iPhone “Her, my friend, the wall of the house in the distance is a little dirty, I’ll even give it to you now”.

For all the time I used an ultra-wide angle lens 30 times less than a telephoto lens. Telephoto helps a lot for portraiture and focus on specific subjects.

In a regular iPhone 11 there is no such camera, and for me this is an impenetrable reason to take only Pro. My wife also does not want the 11th, because she’s used to the 7 Plus and its telephoto lens.

Is performance … normal? Again, I sometimes take the iPhone 7 Plus from my wife, and he’s nothing like that. Yes, it loads longer, but not so much that it starts to get angry. Apple has been optimizing everything so well lately that the boundaries of performance between iPhones are almost erased.

You start to see the difference when you start some kind of photo editor or work with video. Right there – yes, the same “seven” can think very deeply about one trim of a FullHD movie. During this time, on 11 Pro, I will have time to open, crop, add effects, render the video and drop it into the chat.

Despite the entire locally stored Apple Arcade, I don’t play mobile games on an iPhone. I prefer the iPad Pro, for that matter. But I’m sure that the difference is palpable there.

IOS 13 itself works both on the old device and on the top-end iPhone 11 Pro Max relatively the same. Sometimes I catch unusual brakes and glitches on the “max.”

Original leather case required. If you are not one of those who basically wears iPhones naked, then I recommend Apple leather cases right from the bottom of my heart.

I don’t know if something has changed in the models for the iPhone 11 Pro, but now my case looks perfect. Although he scratched and dropped, and what only did not do with it. Metal keys on the sides – it is very convenient, there are no such keys on silicone.

I can understand the purchase of a transparent original case, but do not advise. It is scratched easily, collects dust under itself, instantly slaps. You need to be more careful with it than with the smartphone itself.

So yes, I recommend wearing iPhone 11 Pro in leather. Only do not drop under water and try not to keep it on wet surfaces for a long time. I suspect that this will end badly.

512 GB of memory is great and a lot. If you can afford a model with such a memory, then you will forever forget about the very concept of a place on a smartphone. To score so many gigabytes on smart is unrealistically difficult.

Absolutely all games from Arcade, three hundred applications (100+ GB), a dump of RAW photos in Files, 25 GB of movies, 102 GB of music. And anyway two hundred GB are free.

The 256 GB version will be sufficient for everyone, but about 64 GB I’m not sure. Once you take Pro or Max, it makes sense to add as a souvenir. Otherwise, somehow neither there nor here.

The battery life is wonderful, but not always enough for 2 days. This Apple did not promise. Simply, if you turn on some YouTube on 11 Pro Max with brightness above average with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, two SIM cards and a player in the background, then it will not be enough for more than one day.

When I use an iPhone measuredly, without any mind-blowing loads and with the usual frequency, by the evening usually 30-50% of the charge remains. Most of them are eaten by messengers. The display often turns on, the same Telegram is still hungry for battery even when working in the background.

But everything is relative. iPhone 7 Pro in the same scenario runs out by midnight, and the iPhone X may not even reach 9 p.m. on the same day. Against this background, a guaranteed day helps a lot.

But Camera unrealistically demanding: start taking photos and videos all the time, so after 6-7 hours you’ll be left almost without a charge.

In the end, I am satisfied with the iPhone 11 Pro Max. I would not update it after Xs Max, I would wait a year. But with the iPhone X, even XR, and even more so of some iPhone 7, it is definitely a worthy upgrade from 89,990 rubles.

I don’t consider a regular iPhone 11 at all due to the lack of a telephoto camera and display resolution. However, these are already quite personal nit-picking, many who like him.

I go with a green iPhone 11 at 256 GB. Impressions during this time have changed since the writing of the review.

Size and weight are excellent. The first and still unchanging impression is that he just made for my hand. Both in weight and in size. It is not as big as Nikita’s iPhone 11 Pro Max and not as “compact” as the iPhone 11 Pro.

In fact, it can be used with either one hand or two. Printing texts is quite comfortable even for one, and the display size is enough for normal video viewing. And even the LCD screen does not spoil the impression after OLED in my past iPhone Xs Max. The picture is quite clear and saturated with colors.

Going further, quality workmanship.

It scratches quickly, and it is noticeable. Initially, it seemed to me that the back panel of this iPhone is very difficult to scratch, but then I realized that this is not so. Yes, he does not fight, but micro-scratched front and back very quickly.

After replacing my iPhone, quite a bit of time has passed, so keep photos of other people

Usually I don’t wear covers or protective glasses, I’m not used to hitting smartphones. But after I passed the defective iPhone 11 under warranty, I caught myself thinking that I certainly need at least a protective glass.

Over the years, the display has collected tons of scratches, although I did not put it next to the little things or the screen down. The rear panel showed itself much better, but also did not remain ideal.

The transparent case is terrible. What I definitely would not take is a cover. Especially transparent from Apple. He is definitely not worth the money: Too hard, quickly collects dust and scratches. And if you take it off periodically, then there is a chance that it will crack (it happened to mine after a couple of weeks).

It works fine, but I lack autonomy. What I definitely don’t like is the working time of the iPhone 11. It does not survive until the end of the day if I work with it. At the same time, the iPhone Xs Max with a smaller battery did not have such a problem. Periodically drooling on the iPhone 11 Pro Max due to its huge battery.

But the tasks are not the most difficult. Writing news and occasionally some articles, light processing of photos and videos, periodically watching videos on YouTube. The latter occurs in the evening, usually for 2-3 hours. It also happens that I play Gwint.

When removing an iPhone from charging at 8 a.m., by 5-6 p.m., less than 20% of it often remains on it. Further, the battery just melts before our eyes, and even in the power saving mode.

I consider the “super wide” superfluous. When the “eleventh” was just released, I admired the ultra-wide-angle, but in 4 months I took 5 photos, maybe 6. In normal mode, she not really neededbut critically lacking telephoto. Periodically for photos I took her 8 Plus from a girl so that I could normally zoom in on the subject.

Night mode is a fairy tale. I noticed that he began to shoot much more often in the evening and night than in the daytime. Literally every small detail is visible. Even when approaching.

Night mode, 21:30

And not these dark frames from old iPhones. As a result, I actually use one of the two proposed cameras. But then I use its capabilities to the fullest.

More than 128 GB on a smartphone is not necessary. I held this opinion 2 years ago, but I remain with him now. Even with an abundance of games, photos and games, I can hardly score the same 64 GB.

To make you understand, I have about 10 games more than a gigabyte from Apple Arcade and about 50 thousand photos and pictures in the library (I’m not joking!). Nothing hangs in the cloud, everything is stored on an iPhone.

Proof

Great performance. She will be enough with a head of 3 years for sure, if not more. Now Apple is optimizing its firmware so cool that in normal use, I almost see no difference even with the iPhone 6s, which is lying around as a spare.

Specifically in games, the difference is already becoming more noticeable. When I handed over the last iPhone for repair, I really lacked 60 frames per second in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds or in Call of Duty: Mobile. Yes, and this iPhone is noticeably less intense. It hardly even heats up.

In simple games like Mind Fight or BC Portal, he remains always cold. And this is an undoubted advantage of the iPhone 11.

Everything is the same in photo editors. Image processing is many times faster than on any other older iPhone.

In the end, I am also pleased with the iPhone 11. Even despite the runtime and definitely an extra super wide-angle camera. It is fast, takes off cool, sits perfectly in the hand and has unusual pleasant colors. And it costs only from 59 990 rubles.

But updating it from the last generation is definitely not worth it. Starting with the iPhone 8, you can already think about it. Still, I miss the iPhone Xs Max.

Which iPhone is better, in your opinion?

iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone SE 😈

Wi-Fi does not work on iPhone or iPad: possible solutions to the problem

13/01/2020 by ALOK DAS

Among all the problems faced by owners of mobile gadgets, poor performance or a complete lack of Wi-Fi connection is one of the most common. Usually the fault is the incorrect user settings of one of the devices (router or smartphone), but sometimes it is not possible to resolve the current situation without intervention at the hardware level.

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Below we consider the most effective Wi-Fi treatment methods in terms of the ratio of the total number of attempts to successful ones. That is, it is these methods that most often help users solve the problem with this type of wireless connection.

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Wi-Fi on iPhone or iPad is bad or not working, what should I do?

Eliminate external causes (interference, covers)

First of all, you should make sure that there is no interference with the signal. If there is no microwave oven between the router and the smartphone, in which there are several working radiotelephones, then it should pass unhindered. Most often, the problem lies in covers and bumpers, which were made by shortsighted craftsmen from metal materials – eliminating such an accessory can remove the issue of unstable Wi-Fi connections.

Table of materials with different levels of interference:

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On iPhone or iPad (reboot, “forget network”, reset network settings, flashing)

Naturally, the first thing to do is to make a full range of measures to eliminate a possible error in the iOS settings, moving along the list from the simplest to the most complex:

1. Turn off and turn on Wi-Fi in the Control Center, reboot the device.

2. If the iPhone or iPad does not connect correctly to the Wi-Fi network, try to “forget” the network. To do this, open the Settings app, go to the Wi-Fi section and click on the “i “ next to the signal strength icon.

3. If this does not help, reset the network. To do this, go along the path: Settings → The main → Reset and click on Reset Network Settings.

4. In some cases, you can resort to the procedure Software Recovery. About what is different Software Update from Software Recovery, as well as how this process is carried out, we described in detail in this material.

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On the router (router)

1. Reboot the router. No matter how trite it may sound, but restarting the router in some cases really helps to improve the wireless network on iOS.

2. Change the encryption method (often for this reason, iOS devices do not want to connect to Wi-Fi).

3. Change the channel and region.

4. Reset the router (router) to the factory settings.

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Folk remedies

However, if you have an old iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4 with a broken screen and an inoperative Home button on your hands, you can risk his health and do one of the methods of temperature exposure tested by thousands of users. Namely – to heat the smartphone with a hairdryer to a critical temperature and then reboot, or vice versa – freeze the iPhone in the refrigerator (and this is not a joke).

Sometimes this gives a positive but temporary effect and confirms the presence of hardware problems.

Contact a service center

If the iPhone still refuses to connect to the Internet, then with a high degree of probability there are mechanical damage or factory defects of the corresponding module. Such a problem should not be fixed independently at home and it is better to contact a service center.

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iPhone turns off in the cold: why is this happening?

13/01/2020 by ALOK DAS

With the onset of frosty weather, user complaints about the incorrect operation of iPhone smartphones became more frequent. According to users, at minus temperatures, mobile devices discharge much faster than usual or completely turn off unexpectedly. Why is that?

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Why iPhone slows down and turns off in the cold

Problems with the operation of the iPhone at temperatures below zero are not far-fetched – the harder the frost, the worse the communicator works. In the best case, the user will experience system failures, in the worst case, the device will signal a discharged battery and turn off. However, there is no reason to express dissatisfaction with the incorrect operation of the gadget – on the Apple website there is a message that the stability of the “apple” smartphones and tablets directly depends on air temperature. It also explicitly states that when the thermometer falls below zero degrees, malfunctions may occur in the devices.

Using the iPhone or iPad at low temperatures (below 0 ° C) may temporarily reduce battery life. As soon as the temperature becomes normal, the battery performance will return to its previous level.

Nevertheless, despite the fact that at low temperature the communicator signals a decrease in charge, it remains the same. The fact is that in cold weather the density of the gel-electrolyte in the battery of the device changes, which affects the speed and quality of the gadget. At the same time, the battery controller captures the changes and recognizes them as a decrease in charge, followed by the automatic shutdown of the smartphone.

Apple reports that the ideal operating temperature of the iPhone and iPad is between 16 and 22 ° C.

Frost affects the operation of touch displays. When the device freezes, the screen starts to noticeably “slow down”. Only AMOLED displays are not strictly dependent on external temperature.

Unlike Apple, which strictly regulated the ideal temperature range for working with its gadgets, falling outside of which, the device may lose its guaranteed service, competitors do not install similar rigid frames. So, gadgets from a number of manufacturers work without failures and at temperatures below -10 ° C. But it must be understood that the limitations of the “apple” company are not dictated by flaws in the technologies used, but in the notorious desire to create ultra-thin smartphones and tablets. Reducing the thickness of the devices affects their operation at low (below zero) or high (above +35 ° C) temperature.

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Nevertheless, it is quite possible to avoid problems in using iPhone smartphones and in conditions of severe frost. To do this, you need to understand that for a long time the device will not be able to work on the street, and therefore it is necessary to limit the time of interaction with it as much as possible. It is also advisable to carry a smartphone in the inner pocket of warm clothing or in a case. Even the simplest silicone case can significantly extend the operating time of the gadget. The best option would be to buy a thick felt cover for the iPhone, which will protect the device from the undesirable consequences of being in a low temperature.

It can also contribute to extending the operating time of the “apple” communicator by running in the background a resource-intensive program or game, which will increase the temperature of the microchip and, consequently, affect the overall temperature of the gadget.

But what if the iPhone, after being in the cold, turned off? First of all, you need to remember that it is extremely undesirable to dry it yourself and connect it to the charger. It is better to leave it in a warm room for 1-2 hours. During this time, the gel in the battery will return to its original state and the condensate will dry.

If there is an irresistible desire to definitely recharge a frozen gadget, then you should know that a sharp temperature drop can cause deformation and depressurization of the smartphone case and further fire or explosion of the device due to the reaction of lithium and oxygen. Apple will not pay the loss from such an incident, because, as mentioned above, the company declines responsibility for the operation of the device if it was in conditions of low or high temperature.

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How to use iPhone in the cold

Use a case – iPhone will slow down to cool;
Keep your smartphone in a pocket that is closer to your body;
Do not use the device in the cold for more than 5 minutes;
Warm the iPhone gradually – condensation may form in the case from a sharp temperature drop;
Do not charge your smartphone in sub-zero temperatures.

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Slow (slows down) Internet (3G / 4g / Wi-Fi) on iPhone: the main reasons

11/01/2020 by ALOK DAS

For many of us, a smartphone is the main means of access to the World Wide Web, so the speed of the Internet on a mobile device is very important. However, at times the speed of mobile Internet can be significantly reduced, which is reflected in the slow loading of pages in the browser, downloading files or delays in playing video and audio. Such situations can arise for a number of reasons, for example, due to improper location of the home router, problems with the public Wi-Fi network or problems with the service provider.

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Slow Internet – Poor Wireless Home Networking

The improper location of your home router is one of the most common unstable or weak wireless signals. The range of the Wi-Fi signal is approximately 150 m in terrain without barriers and 50 m indoors. Large physical objects (walls, doors, floors, large cabinets, etc.) can block the signal, so if you are at a great distance from the router, for example, in the farthest room or outside the house, the signal strength is significantly reduced.

You should not place the Wi-Fi router in niches, closed cabinets or behind any bulk (thick, wide) objects.

The strength of the Wi-Fi signal can be checked by the icon in the status bar on the smartphone – if it is “full”, it means that the signal is powerful and the speed of the Internet has a different reason, and if it is “empty” – the signal is weak. Try to get closer to the router and your internet speed should increase. If the signal is still weak, then you have placed the router in the wrong place.

In addition, the Wi-Fi signal level can be checked using various applications. The closer the signal level to zero, the better, for example, a value of -43 dBm is better than -57 dBm.

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Internet slows down – Wi-Fi network congestion (change channel)

Another reason for the slow Internet may be overload in the Wi-Fi network. Routers transmit a signal on a specific local channel, however, if your neighbors’ routers use the same channel, network congestion occurs and as a result, the Internet speed drops for everyone. This can be a significant problem, especially in multi-apartment buildings, where a large number of routers are located in a relatively small area. In this situation, it is worth using utilities that scan nearby Wi-Fi networks and determine the channels they use. This way, you can figure out which channel in your environment is the least used and configure Wi-Fi accordingly.

In the cases indicated in the screenshots below, to configure Wi-Fi, select channel 11, 12, 13 or 14:

And in this case, channel 11 is overloaded:

Unfortunately, we could not find such an application for iOS, we provide links for Mac and Android:

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Slow Internet on iPhone – home appliances can be a source of interference to a Wi-Fi signal

Microwaves, wireless doorbells, telephones, and other equipment can interfere with signals from routers operating at 2.4 GHz. Most modern routers support both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency.

In the latter case, the wireless signal is less susceptible to interference, so it is better to change the router settings to work in the 5 GHz band. But first, make sure that all your devices support this frequency. Routers that do not support two or three ranges will not be able to switch between them, so you need to choose one frequency. If you still decide to stay in the 2.4 GHz band, make sure that the router is located away from devices that can cause interference.

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Internet slows down – you are connected to a slow network

One of the most obvious reasons for the low speed of the Internet is connecting to a slow network. In a home network, other applications and devices that share bandwidth between themselves can affect the speed of the Internet. Broadcasting movies, downloading videos, or installing operating system updates that your relatives, friends, or neighbors who use your Wi-Fi hotspot can affect Internet speed.

When using a public Wi-Fi network, Internet speed may vary. There are a huge number of public Wi-Fi networks to which a mobile device is arbitrarily connected. The connection may remain even if you are in the coverage area of another network. That is, if your favorite coffee house offers excellent Wi-Fi, this does not mean that you will be connected to this network every time.

In this case, you can specify the priority Wi-Fi networks in the settings of your iPhone or Android smartphone. Thus, the device will always be connected to the selected wireless networks and only as a last resort to other free Wi-Fi access points.

In order for the iPhone or iPad to automatically connect to the selected network, go to along the path Settings → Wifi, select the network and set the switch Auto connect in position Included. Accordingly, the position Turned off will prevent the device from automatically connecting to this Wi-Fi network.

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Weak internet – you are using a slow VPN service

Cybersecurity experts recommend using a VPN when connecting to free Wi-Fi networks. Such services encrypt the connection between your smartphone and access point, preventing data interception. However, not many people know that VPN applications can affect the speed of the Internet, especially free ones. If you see a slowdown, try temporarily disabling the VPN and see if the situation changes.

Most of the best VPN providers release paid apps for the iPhone and Android, which offer faster speeds than free alternatives and are also more secure.

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Slows down mobile Internet on iPhone – poor 3G / 4G (LTE) coverage

Most owners of mobile devices prefer to use Wi-Fi rather than mobile Internet in order to save money and battery life. 4G is positioned as a high-speed mobile Internet, but this is not always true. Various factors can influence the signal strength, for example, the distance to the nearest cell tower, where you are (outdoors or indoors), and even weather conditions. In some cases, you will have to return to the slower 3G Internet, and in some, even be left without it.

For example, you live in a large city and constantly use the 4G LTE network. Accordingly, in the iPhone Settings in the section Cell data → Data options → Voice and data You set the LTE (4G) parameter, but on the weekend you left for the outskirts of the city, where the 4G signal is very weak. In this case, you need to switch the iPhone settings to work with 3G or 2G.

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Slow internet – your smartphone is not efficient enough

Slow internet may be a sign that your smartphone is not up to the task. For applications and websites to work over the years, more and more resources are required, so the hardware of outdated or budget smartphones with less productive processors and a small amount of RAM can “slow down” when processing web pages or graphics in an online game. As a result, it seems that the speed of the Internet has decreased, although in reality this is not so.

Similar problems can be observed even on brand new expensive smartphones, if you work with a large number of applications that consume significant amounts of traffic. Obsolete or poorly written applications can also slow down the work of a smartphone, so use new versions of programs, uninstall unnecessary ones and keep track of which applications you allow to run in the background.

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I have a problem with the iPhone 11 Pro camera. You too

08/01/2020 by ALOK DAS

In the early days of testing the iPhone 11 Pro – and it was in September – I drew attention to one specific problem with its cameras.

It has been haunting me (perhaps you too) for several years. I myself sometimes noticed this on the iPhone 7, then at double the frequency on the iPhone X.

Successfully fighting with simple methods does not work, and the solution is more like a dance with a tambourine. And it’s not a solution at all, but a patch.

I’m talking about glare of bright light sourcesthat spoil photos both day and night.

It is on the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max that they are the strongest. And periodically very annoying.

Where does the glare appear in photos?

Original circuit: fotographee.com

A small educational program without complicated technical points, so that you understand where the effect itself comes from and what affects its intensity.

Under glare we mean bright rings and circles appearing in the viewfinder and in the finished photo. This is a common situation caused by the optics inside a typical photo lens.

Glare anyway visible when bright light sources enter the frame: the sun, night lights, and the like.

Depending on the strength of the light source, its shape, as well as the structure and shape of the lenses inside the lens, the glare in the photos appears in different ways: it can be a whole chain of bright rings of different shapes (most often from the Sun) or, say, just a few highlighted points (Street lights).

Some optics for full-size cameras, like lenses with a constant focal length (“Fixes”), copes with glare much better than analogs with variable focus (Zooms) That’s because the “fixes” fewer lenses inside. This means that the rays of light do not have many chances to “get stuck” inside and stay on the final photo.

Also, special removable filters (for smartphones is not applicable without additional nozzles) and lens coatings help reduce glare.

Why do they bother me so much on the iPhone 11 Pro?

Short answer: 3 cameras, x3 glare. More details below

Glare on photos of iPhone noticed 10 years ago, and on other smartphones they are commonplace. They are always slightly different in shape, quantity and even color from device to device, because cameras and their coverage are a little different everywhere.

So why is it that so many complaints accumulate on the iPhone 11 Pro?

The first factor is the design features of the cameras. Each of the three cameras of the iPhone 11 Pro has 6-element lenses. These are six “layers” through which light passes before it hits the matrix and is fixed by the viewfinder.

This does not necessarily mean that each “flare” is multiplied by 6 times – but this significantly reduces the ability to deal with them from both an engineering and software point of view.

Similar 6-element lenses were found in both the iPhone Xs and the iPhone X. There were also complaints of glare from them, but not as often as after the release of the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max.

All this is glare. Pay attention to the triple in the center – this is not the case on the iPhone of previous generations.

The second factor is the smartphone’s shooting algorithm. For many years, an additional camera in iPhones (and many other smartphones too) has been used not only to change the shooting mode and “zoom”. It also captures the frame, but acts as a support for the currently active lens.

For example, it uses additional light to improve the final photo, adjusts the contrast data, white balance.

The image composition algorithm changes depending on the lighting conditions, shooting mode, and viewfinder settings in the application. But anyway, all the rear cameras of the iPhone are always active in any shooting mode. And then you should already guess what I’m leading to.

The third factor is the number of cameras. The iPhone 11 Pro has three. A smartphone somehow captures the light of all three cameras at once, and not any particular one.

All three cameras of the iPhone 11 Pro are always active in any shooting mode. This means that three cameras that do not completely extinguish the glare from the light source multiply their visibility by 3 times.

So we get instead of one “point” or “ring” three at once, moreover, with a slightly different shape, size and color due to the optical characteristics of each module.

How can I remove these glare? Are there any working ways?

There is no proven and working 100% way for all situations at once. The glare from the iPhone 11 Pro camera is a combination of software and technical features of this smartphone model.

In rare cases, too strong glare can be the result of erasing the spraying from the glass above the cameras, as well as marriage. Then replacing the entire smartphone, housing or camera modules will really help.

Software methods to combat glare (roughly speaking, through an iOS update) can help during the initial processing of data from the matrices of a smartphone. Theoretically, Apple may try to somehow reduce the intensity of the effect. But how exactly, I do not know.

And when the photo is taken and saved, you can remove glare only manually through editors like Photoshop, his Patch and other similar tools.

Therefore, triple glare in photos with the iPhone 11 Pro unlikely to magically disappear anytime soon. Or ever.

I can only offer some basic tips from the series “Reboot the router”.

See that? So you need to wipe the camera

▹ Wipe the camera before shooting. If you see “streaks” of light next to flashlights and other bright objects, it means that they are poorly wiped, repeat.

▹ Point the iPhone so that glare is less noticeable. For example, “put” them on some other bright object. Alas, this is not always possible, especially at night.

▹ Try to gently cover the iPhone camera with your hand. Just do not touch the frame by accident. Get a home-made “peak” for lenses, the so-called lens hood – funny from the outside, but the working option is to remove direct rays of bright light.

Here it was possible to cover with a hand. But with glare it turned out more positive than without it.

▹ Make glare a part of the composition. In the daytime, a glare from the sun can well complement the scene of the photo and give it a positive mood. With multi-lamp lights at night, this option, however, does not work at all.

▹ Finally, rotate the smartphone so that there are no sources of too bright light in the frame. Your Captain obvious.

Let’s see what Apple will do this year. But you won’t go against physics. Either rebuild the entire optics system, or come up with additional software chips. In the meantime, we will continue to get our “Photoshop” to remove these bright points.

Why it is not necessary to close (unload) applications on iPhone and iPad from the multitasking panel

07/01/2020 by ALOK DAS

Until brands take up the issue of drastically increasing the active time of smartphones, ordinary gadget owners will be interested in all kinds of popular tips. One of them says that the application is not enough to close, it is also necessary to unload it from the iOS memory. That’s what we’ll talk about.

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Interpretation of the common “life hack”

Having finished working with the application, we tap twice with the usual gesture on the Home button or use the corresponding gesture on the iPhone with Face ID, minimizing the program window. However, it still continues to hang in memory, starts processes and brazenly consumes system resources. In order to save the latter, it is recommended that you manually remove the “dependent” and close it – at our command, iOS forcibly unloads from the RAM all data packets associated with this software. The load on the system will decrease, and the amount of energy consumed by it will be proportionally reduced. Logically, isn’t it? Only partially wrong.

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IOS multitasking algorithm

Lecturer and educator Fraser Speirs offers the following explanation from the Dummies category (officially confirmed by Apple). Any application in the apple mobile OS at a particular point in time is in one of five states.

Does not work. The period between the complete shutdown of the program and until the next start, during which the system does not interact with it in any way. Of course, there is no battery charge.
Launched but Inactive. Occurs when the screen is locked without minimizing the current window. The software occupies the nth volume of RAM, but the processor is not active and no energy is spent on its operation.
Actively. Full-fledged work with the application, during which the maximum use of system resources is observed.
Background mode. The window closes, but a number of services continue to work, for example, searching for and downloading updates. The load on the gadget is full, but iOS gives such processes a minimum priority, redistributing resources in favor of applications that are active.
Closed. Data exchange between the program and the system is stopped, however, it remains in the RAM. This does not require any significant amount of energy, iOS just makes a “bookmark”, which allows you to significantly speed up the loading of the application when you access it again through the multitasking panel.

Having finished working with the program, we press the Home button or use the appropriate gesture on the iPhone with Face ID – from “Active state” she immediately moves to “Background mode”.

If there are existing services, it will hang until they finish completing their tasks, after which a forced transition to the “Closed state” will follow. It will happen in any case – iOS waits a few seconds and if there is no background activity, it automatically performs this procedure.

Now our application does not create a load on the system, but still takes up megabytes of RAM. When they become in demand, for example, when you start something heavy, iOS will automatically clear the required amount of memory. And the program will translate into a state “Does not work”, which completely eliminates her use of system resources, including precious electricity.

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What happens when a person decides to intervene

VisuallyBackground mode“From the state of”Closed“Cannot be distinguished in any way – this will require special utilities that analyze activity in iOS in detail. However, the icon, just a picture, continues to hang in the multitasking menu, confusing the user. From his subjective point of view, the application is still working, read, consumes system resources. This is required to stop – a person puts his finger on the screen, thereby forcing iOS to respond.

For an application that has long been “Closed” and does not actually interact with the processor, a separate session of forced unloading from memory is launched. It lasts for nothing, but this is a load on the system, entailing the consumption of a certain amount of resources. For a second, the work of other programs will slow down, the battery will part with a fraction of the charge, and when the user wants to start the same application again, everything will happen again – there is no more data in the memory, you need to load it.

As a result, it turns out that manual unloading of applications allows you to free up the memory they occupy, but it provokes additional battery consumption. That is, we get an effect that is completely opposite to what was expected. If we are talking about popular software, then the combination of constant “start + paranoid closure” provokes a completely meaningless overspending of a valuable resource without any tangible benefit. That’s right – iOS automatically redistributes memory according to the optimal scheme, without overloading the processor, but for interacting with the user, it is obliged to activate a more bulky and gluttonous window interface. One output image of the menu on the screen with the backlight of what it costs.

An example on the fingers: we go into the kitchen, pour juice from a decanter into a cup, put the container back in the refrigerator, and return to the living room ourselves. After taking a few sips, we can set aside the cup, but since right now it is not needed, then we again go to the kitchen and pour the unfinished liquid into the decanter. And then suddenly another hand gets tired of keeping the vessel on weight, again, forces will be wasted. But I want to drink something – after some time the procedure will have to be repeated, again and again. Not too smart, is it? So let a half-empty cup with juice stand on its own, without taking up either a place in the hand or thoughts, but then you don’t have to run back and forth. It is another matter if you want tea – then it makes sense to go to the kitchen and work to wash the cup, preparing it for a different purpose.

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Effective method of saving system resources

Formally in “Background” the application does not have to stay long, but certain categories of software abuse their authority. Partly due to the negligence of the developers, but more often this is done deliberately. For example, a Mail app configured for instant push notifications never switches to “Closed state”. The lion’s share of software loves to monitor maternal sites in search of updates without any demand, and each empty communication session leads to the activation of a number of device modules and energy consumption.

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In order to stop this disgrace, iOS introduced a mechanism to limit the operation of the system by applications in the background. Allowing them to access the Internet only when installed in a dock is a great idea. In order to save resources, it is advisable to set the access to the Network in the inactive time of the day when the person is sleeping.

Energy will be saved indirectly, due to the fact that there is no need to use the screen and distract the processor to priority data processing in the active window. In this regard, iOS completely depends on a competent user – to go over the menu after installing the software and choose which application to give the green light to and which red, the system with the proper level of efficiency will fail.

And of course, don’t forget to set up notifications on your iPhone and iPad.

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How many iPhone, iPad and computers can I attach to Apple ID: where to look, how to remove unnecessary devices

06/01/2020 by ALOK DAS

ITunes (replaced with app in latest macOS Music) on Mac and PC, allows you to view a list of devices associated with the Apple ID, as well as delete devices that are no longer needed.

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When devices are tied to Apple ID

IPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, Windows computers, and Android smartphones automatically bind to Apple ID when the owner uses certain features.

Apple ID was used to authorize Apple Music;
Music was downloaded to the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch using the Music app;
ICloud Media Library was included;
Previous purchases have been downloaded from the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store;
The feature has been enabled. “Automatic downloads”;
The feature has been enabled. “Family access.”

After that, the device can download and play music (Apple Music), movies, TV shows and other content purchased from the iTunes Store. In addition, connected devices enable you to activate the function. “Automatic downloads” (when new purchases are automatically installed on all devices tied to the same Apple ID).

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How many and which devices can be tied to Apple ID

You can associate with Apple ID no more than 10 devices (Mac, Windows computers, as well as Android and iOS devices) at the same time, of which only 5 can be computers.

List of devices connected in iTunes, does not necessarily match the device listin which the user logged in with an Apple ID. This list can be viewed on the Apple ID account page.

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Why remove related devices

Devices associated with Apple ID are deleted in the following cases:

You must add a new device, but the limit on the number of connected devices has already been reached;
Cannot load previous purchases from the iTunes Store;
Apple Music does not work or you cannot log into your Apple Music account;
The connected device is about to be sold or given away.

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View and delete related devices on Mac and Windows

Go to the page “Account Information” following the link “View my account” in order to automatically open iTunes (application Music on macOS Catalina or newer macOS) and enter your Apple ID for authorization on the system. The same can be done differently:

1. Open the iTunes program (you can download here) or the application Music on new macOS versions;

2. Click “Account” → “To come in” and log in using Apple ID;

3. Select “Account” → “View …” in the menu bar or iTunes window or application Music on macOS Catalina or newer macOS;

4. The system may require you to re-enter your Apple ID password;

5. The Account Information page opens. You need to scroll to the section “ITunes in the cloud” and choose Device Management. The section will not appear if no devices are attached to the Apple ID.

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How to view related devices

Select Device Management in order to view information about each associated device. To the right of the devices will be the date they are associated with the Apple ID. In addition, this page will contain information about how many days are left until the device can be linked to another Apple ID.

If the device is not listed, you can try to associate it with Apple ID.

How to remove related devices

Select Device Managementand then the button Deletelocated to the right of the devices. It must be remembered that up to the moment when the device can be associated with the new Apple ID, it may take up to 90 days.

In case the button Delete near the device is inactive, the user needs to log out of the iTunes Store account on this device and try again.

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How to remove paired devices on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

On iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch there is no function to view a list of related deviceshowever, a device that can be accessed can be easily removed without using a computer. To do this, you need:

1. Select on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch “Settings” → [Имя пользователя] → “ITunes Store and App Store”;

2. Choose your Apple ID;

3. Select View Apple ID and if necessary, enter a password;

4. Scroll to the section “ITunes in the cloud” and click “Remove this device”.

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Pairing Android Devices

On Android smartphones, you cannot view or delete related devices. At the same time, the smartphone itself is included in the limit on the number of attached devices.

“The device is already associated with an Apple ID. The device can be associated with another Apple ID through […] days. “

This message appears when you try to associate the device with another Apple ID. In this case, the wait may take up to 90 days.

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Selected the best available accessories for iPhone, iPad and MacBook

23/12/2019 by ALOK DAS

December is the time to take stock. Among the ratings on iPhones.ru there was a place for the most affordable accessories for the equipment of our favorite brand.

Gathered all the best, as yourself. For such gifts will not be ashamed. Be sure to come in handy and will be the best in their category.

Do not agree? We will be happy to discuss in the comments. In the meantime, a personal top 11 accessories worth up to 10 thousand rubles looks like that.

1. Moonfish AC Charger

The charger is better than moonfish PowerPro has not yet been invented. Everything is simple: it can charge any gadgets at the highest speed, from smart watches to laptops. And he does it with high quality.

USB-C output supports recoil up to 60 watts in 4 different modes. The remainder will go to the output with Qualcomm Quich Charge support (orange) or a couple of regular USB (blue).

Although, what does it mean or? PowerPro is good because it can charge simultaneously on all ports. You only need to fit in the declared 75 watts.

Total, at the same time you can put in a MacBook, iPhone, clock and headphones. In one outlet – and no more messy wires and heaps of chargers. By the way, he is the size of a native to his favorite laptop.

Buy for 5990 rub.

2. Urban backpack XD Design

The fresh 18-liter version of the popular XD Design backpack was named Bobby hero hero. The most common size for the city, without IMHO.

In accordance with this design is a classic “from Bobby”, anti-vandal. A well-designed back makes everyday wear easier and unloads your back.

There are as many pockets as you need: in addition to the main compartment with a compartment for a laptop, there is a place for a tablet, mobile phone and wallet.

Even in a critical situation, something will remain protected. However, Bobby rightfully received the status of protected: with it you can not be afraid of pickpockets of any city in the world.

Buy for 8490 rub.

3. Optional Satechi Keyboard Unit

All versions of the MacBook have one drawback that many users do not pay attention to. But for video editors and active lovers of hot keys, it’s like a thorn.

They, like me, cannot imagine life without a nampad. What to do? Buy good wireless digital block.

Satechi Releases Superb Continuation of Native Keyboard Aluminum Extended Keypad. One design, and the quality is not inferior.

Together with the digital unit, the accessory carries a set of quick navigation buttons, which can also be useful. By the way, a very rare and really convenient implementation.

Buy for 3990 rub.

4. Wireless Bose speaker

This season, Bose turned out to be the undisputed leader in the middle segment of Bluetooth speakers, not least thanks to a portable speaker system. SoundLink Color BT speaker II.

Compact, comfortable, lightweight – and perfectly protected by standard IPX4. Add the original look and bright colors, and the hit is ready.

However, they love acoustics for their sound. And then Bose managed to surprise everyone, because you simply can’t expect such a deep and clear sound from a pair of 40 mm speakers.

And even more so volume sufficient for a small disco. But they are.

Buy for 8990 rub.

5. Beats Wireless Headphones

Beatsx one can rightly be called one of the most successful wireless headphones of the year. In the segment of up to 10 thousand rubles, they have almost no competitors.

For the owner of Apple technology, this is a real find: a quick connection with all devices up to hours and a strong connection is worth a lot. In the end, AirPods love it.

BeatsX sit in your ears much more convenient than the most popular wireless headphones in the world. Yes, and they sound noticeably richer.

Finally, one cannot fail to mention the corporate style and reliable design. Still thinking? But in vain: you won’t lose this model.

Buy for 8490 rub.

6. USB-C Hub with Moonfish Wireless Charging

The perfect transformer combine from the world of USB hubs and hubs. Just think: one port turns into 4. And there are a couple of surprises.

The main connectors are a pair of USB standard 3.0that are so lacking in modern laptops. Sacrifice Type c no need, he remains in place and almost does not lose speed.

In addition, it is necessary to connect wireless chargers from the kit. Want for Apple Watch, want for all other devices.

All this very compact even by the standards of a jacket pocket. Yes, there is still a free bonus in the form of an output for a headset!

Buy for 9990 rub.

7. Stylus Apple Pencil (1st generation)

What could be more necessary than the best stylus on the market? Replaceable stylus pen, of course!

Let me remind you that the pen is suitable for all iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini and regular iPad (from the 3rd, 5th and 6th generation, respectively), allowing you to draw no worse than on the “wakome”.

IMHO, with the advent of the branded “pen” these devices got a second wind and learned how to solve real work problems. If not yet, it’s worth a try.

If you already have one, the extra never hurts. And do not forget about removable “stings”, without them it’s completely nowhere.

Buy a stylus for 8990 rubles.

Buy tips for 1990 rub.

8. Wacom Wireless Graphic Tablet

If the working tool is a laptop or desktop (and, for example, with Windows 10 on board), completely different devices will be required for drawing.

Among which stands out strikingly comfortable Wacom Intuos S Bluetooth: Fresh 7-inch model of the popular brand with wireless connectivity.

The guys know a lot about drawing. Even Apple Pencil can not yet surpass the accuracy of their devices with honest 4096 pressure recognition levels.

Popularity also does its work, because the novelty will connect to any computer under any OS without tambourines. We must take it – without wires it is very convenient.

Buy for 8590 rub.

9. Wireless speaker JBL

Updated JBL Charge 4 It is the standard of secure wireless mid-segment audio systems (rather in size and power, but also in price).

You can take it with you wherever you go. The spray is not afraid, the rain is not afraid. The rubberized case protects against shock, the notorious certificate from sand IPX7.

What else is needed? Of course, the good sound that the Charge 4 has is enough for everyone. For a kilogram device, it is simply indecently loud and bass.

Battery life also looks cool: up to 20 hours without a break they will allow holding more than one event, or returning home with a margin. Conveniently.

Buy for 8990 rub.

10. Belkin Car Charger

A successful instance of charging in the cigarette lighter, which is suitable for any car. Unlike others, it supports not only fast charging QC, but also works with Power Delivery.

It converts the standard voltage to 27 watts DC for mobile devices and other gadgets.

I almost forgot: this is the first car charger with support for the latest Quick Charge 4.0+that has not even become the “gold standard.”

The best acquisition for growth. Quality will not let you down.

Buy for 4990 rub.

11. Case for iPhone 11 moonfish

According to the Pantone Color Institute, the main color of the new year 2020 was Classic Blue. Something between ordinary blue and the color of barely worn jeans.

It’s hard with such accessories, but Space blue or “dark blue” moonfish is a replacement. No one will notice.

Covers are high-quality, durable and very tenacious. Or do you not wear your 100,000th “iPhones” in defense, preferring to wear it for repairs?

Buy for 2490 rub.

P.S. and which of these will you take?

My iPhone 11 suddenly has a broken pixel

20/12/2019 by ALOK DAS

It seems I’m starting to get lucky for marriage on the iPhone. Then in the iPhone X suddenly stopped turning on, then a similar story happened with last year’s iPhone Xs Max. And here again.

No, smart turns on and works. However, now a broken pixel has formed on it. And okay, if it were an OLED display, this is a familiar thing there. But my iPhone 11 has an LCD screen.

Let’s figure out what to do in such a situation.

How i discovered it

Today was the first season of the series The Witcher (a review will be later). And while watching the series, I noticed that there is an unnatural dot on the screen that stands out in bright scenes.

This is the same burnt pixel. Its nothing do not do it yourself without loss of warranty. Yes, and well-known “artisanal” methods are often suitable only for monitors, plus they do not always work.

Apple does not deny that a broken pixel may form on OLED displays. They burn out faster than in IPS.

This is due to the burning of cells with liquid crystals.

What is a broken pixel and how to find it

Defective pixels – These are broken points or parts of a point on the display of the device. A point that is knocked out of the color palette will be immediately visible on the screen; it has a different color. It happens that a software malfunction occurs, and the pixel just changes color, and when it turns off, it becomes completely black.

You can detect such a defect on white or light background. For testing, you can use any program from the App Store. For example, free Screen test.

The application displays monotonous pictures of white, black, green, red or blue. Sometimes other shades may be involved. Depends on software.

What to do with a broken pixel

Since my iPhone 11 was released recently, you can contact any authorized Apple service center.

Two years ago, we published an internal document for the ACS, which indicates how the Cupertinians determine whether their equipment falls under warranty repair.

The formation of faded pixels during the first year (for Russia and the second year) is not the norm. Even if it is unique and barely noticeable. The company undertakes to repair or replace the device with a new one. *

As a rule, they change it on a new iPhone, but they can also give a restored one, since in guarantees clearly spelled out: “will replace the Apple Product with a product that is at least functionally identical to the Apple Product.”

In other words, you may not be given a completely new gadget, but it will be comparable to the state of your device

Where to make a replacement and how to prepare for it

Before you submit your iPhone to the service, I strongly advise you to create a backup. When your device is taken away, it will most likely be completely erased. They will also turn off the Find iPhone feature.

You can make a copy in two ways: through iCloud or iTunes.

iCloud

1. Open Settings -> your Apple ID -> iCloud.
2. Go to the iCloud Backup tab.
3. Turn on the appropriate slider and wait for the backup.

iTunes

1. Open iTunes on macOS or Windows.
2. Log in to your Apple ID, if you have not already done so.
3. The icon of your gadget will appear in the upper left corner of the screen, click it.
4. Click Create Copy Now. Pre-select iCloud or This computer.

After you made a backup, you can safely go to nearest authorized service center. Which he did.

What is the result

My iPhone 11 was taken for warranty service. Since recently Apple officially supplies displays to Russia, the screen will be replaced.

If you find something similar in yourself, contact the ACS. Now the load on services is high, the waiting period can be more than 7 days.