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Set up iPhone

You can set up iPhone over a Wi-Fi network, or over your carrier’s cellular network (not available in all areas). Or connect iPhone to your computer and use iTunes to set up iPhone (see Connect iPhone to your computer on page 20).

Set up iPhone. Turn on iPhone, then follow the Setup Assistant.

The Setup Assistant steps you through the process, including:

  • Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
  • Signing in with or creating a free Apple ID (needed for many features, including iCloud,
  • FaceTime, the iTunes Store, the App Store, and more)
  • Entering a passcode
  • Setting up iCloud and iCloud Keychain
  • Turning on recommended features such as Location Services
  • Adding a credit or debit card to Passbook to use with Apple Pay (iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus)
  • Activating iPhone with your carrier

You can also restore iPhone from an iCloud or iTunes backup during setup. See Back up iPhone on page 188.

Note: Find My iPhone is turned on when you sign in to iCloud. Activation Lock is engaged to help prevent anyone else from activating your iPhone, even if it is completely restored. Before you sell or give away your iPhone, you should reset it to erase your personal content and turn off Activation Lock. See Sell or give away iPhone on page 191.

Some carriers let you unlock iPhone for use with their network. To see if your carrier offers this option, see support.apple.com/kb/HT1937. Contact your carrier for authorization and setup information. You need to connect iPhone to iTunes to complete the process. Additional fees may apply. For more information, see support.apple.com/kb/HT5014.

Connect to Wi-Fi

If appears at the top of the screen, you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network. iPhone reconnects anytime you return to the same location.

Configure Wi-Fi. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, then turn Wi-Fi on or off. (You can also turn Wi-Fi on or off in Control Center.)

  • Choose a network: Tap one of the listed networks, then enter the password, if asked.
  • Ask to join networks: Turn on Ask to Join Networks to be prompted when a Wi-Fi network is available. Otherwise, you must manually join a network when a previously used network isn’t available.
  • Join a closed Wi-Fi network: Tap Other, then enter the name of the closed network. You need to know the network name, security type, and password.
  • Adjust the settings for a Wi-Fi network: Tap next to a network. You can set an HTTP proxy, define static network settings, turn on BootP, or renew the settings provided by a DHCP server.
  • Forget a network: Tap next to a network you’ve joined before, then tap Forget this Network.

Set up your own Wi-Fi network. If you have an unconfigured AirPort base station turned on and within range, you can use iPhone to set it up. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and look for Set up an AirPort base station. Tap your base station and Setup Assistant will do the rest.

Manage an AirPort network. If iPhone is connected to an AirPort base station, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, tap next to the network name, then tap Manage this Network. If you haven’t yet downloaded AirPort Utility, tap OK to open the App Store, then download it.

Connect to the Internet

iPhone connects to the Internet whenever necessary, using a Wi-Fi connection (if available) or your carrier’s cellular network. For information about connecting to a Wi-Fi network, see Connect to Wi-Fi, above.

When an app needs to use the Internet, iPhone does the following, in order:

  • Connects over the most recently used available Wi-Fi network
  • Shows a list of Wi-Fi networks in range, and connects using the one you choose
  • Connects over the cellular data network, if available

Note: If a Wi-Fi connection to the Internet isn’t available, apps and services may transfer data over your carrier’s cellular network, which may result in additional fees. Contact your carrier for information about your cellular data plan rates. To manage cellular data usage, see Cellular settings on page 190.

Apple ID

Your Apple ID is the account you use for just about everything you do with Apple, including storing your content in iCloud, downloading apps from the App Store, and buying music, movies, and TV shows from the iTunes Store.

If you already have an Apple ID, use it when you first set up iPhone, and whenever you need to sign in to use an Apple service. If you don’t already have an Apple ID, you can create one whenever you’re asked to sign in. You only need one Apple ID for everything you do with Apple.

For more information, see appleid.apple.com

Connect iPhone to your computer

Connecting iPhone to your computer lets you sync content from your computer using iTunes. See Sync with iTunes on page 20.

To use iPhone with your computer, you need:

  • An Internet connection for your computer (broadband is recommended)
  • A Mac or a PC with a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port, and one of the following operating systems:
    • OS X version 10.6.8 or later
    • Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later

Connect iPhone to your computer. Use the included Lightning to USB Cable or the 30-pin to USB Cable.

Sync with iTunes

Syncing with iTunes copies information from your computer to iPhone, and vice versa. You can sync by connecting iPhone to your computer, or you can set up iTunes to sync wirelessly with Wi-Fi. You can set iTunes to sync music, videos, apps, photos, and more. For help syncing iPhone, open iTunes on your computer, choose Help > iTunes Help, then select Sync your iPod, iPhone, or iPad. iTunes is available at www.itunes.com/download/.

Set up wireless syncing. Connect iPhone to your computer. In iTunes on your computer, select your iPhone, click Summary, then select Sync with this iPhone over Wi-Fi.

If Wi-Fi syncing is turned on, iPhone syncs when it’s connected to a power source, both iPhone and your computer are on and connected to the same wireless network, and iTunes is open on your computer.

Tips for syncing with iTunes on your computer

Connect iPhone to your computer, select it in iTunes, then set options in the different panes.

  • If iPhone doesn’t appear in iTunes, make sure you’re using the latest version of iTunes, check that the included cable is correctly connected, then try restarting your computer
  • In the Summary pane, you can set iTunes to automatically sync iPhone when it’s attached to your computer. To temporarily prevent syncing when you attach the device, hold down
  • Command and Option (Mac) or Shift and Control (PC) until you see iPhone appear in the iTunes window.
  • In the Summary pane, select “Encrypt iPhone backup” if you want to encrypt the information stored on your computer when iTunes makes a backup. Encrypted backups are indicated by a lock icon , and a password is required to restore the backup. If you don’t select this option, other passwords (such as those for mail accounts) aren’t included in the backup and you’ll have to reenter them if you use the backup to restore iPhone.
  • In the Music pane, you can sync music using your playlists.
  • In the Photos pane, you can sync photos and videos from a supported app or folder on your computer.
  • If you use iCloud to store your contacts, calendars, and bookmarks, don’t also sync them to iPhone using iTunes.
  • If you turn on iCloud Photo Library, you can’t use iTunes to sync photos and videos to iPhone.

Date and time

The date and time are usually set for you based on your location—take a look at the Lock screen to see if they’re correct.

Set whether iPhone updates the date and time automatically. Go to Settings > General > Date & Time, then turn Set Automatically on or off. If you set iPhone to update the time automatically, it gets the correct time over the cellular network and updates it for the time zone you’re in. Some carriers don’t support network time, so in some areas iPhone may not be able to automatically determine the local time.

Set the date and time manually. Go to Settings > General > Date & Time, then turn off Set Automatically.

Set whether iPhone shows 24-hour time or 12-hour time. Go to Settings > General > Date & Time, then turn 24-Hour Time on or off. (24-Hour Time may not be available in all areas.)

Apple Watch

Use the Apple Watch app (not available in all areas) to learn more about Apple Watch, and to pair your Apple Watch with iPhone. Just tap the Apple Watch app, and follow the onscreen instructions.

International settings

Go to Settings > General > Language & Region to set:

  • The language for iPhone
  • The preferred language order for apps and websites
  • The region format
  • The calendar format
  • Advanced settings for dates, times, and numbers

To add a keyboard for another language, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards. For more information, see Use international keyboards on page 177.

Basic

Use apps

All the apps that come with iPhone—as well as the apps you download from the App Store—are on the Home screen.

Start at home

Tap an app to open it.

Press the Home button anytime to return to the Home screen. Swipe left or right to see other screens.

Multitasking

iPhone helps you manage several tasks at the same time.

View contacts and open apps. Double-click the Home button to reveal the multitasking screen. Swipe left or right to see more. To switch to another app, tap it. To connect with a recent or favorite contact, tap the contact’s picture or name, then tap your preferred method of communication.

Close an app. If an app isn’t working properly, you can force it to quit. Drag the app up from the multitasking display. Then try opening the app again.

If you have lots of apps, you can use Spotlight to find and open them. Drag down the center of the Home screen to see the search field. See Spotlight Search on page 34.

Look around

Drag a list up or down to see more. Swipe to scroll quickly; touch the screen to stop it. Some lists have an index—tap a letter to jump ahead.

Get a closer look

Pinch open on a photo, webpage, or map for a close-up—then pinch closed to zoom back out. In Photos, keep pinching to see the collection or album the photo’s in.

Or double-tap a photo or webpage to zoom in, and double-tap again to zoom out. In Maps, double-tap to zoom in and tap once with two fingers to zoom out.

Change the screen orientation

Many apps give you a different view when you rotate iPhone.

To lock the screen in portrait orientation, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open Control Center, then tap .

The Portrait orientation lock icon appears in the status bar when the screen orientation is locked.

When you use iPhone 6 Plus in landscape orientation, some apps have special layouts. These apps include:

• Mail
• Messages
• Calendar
• Reminders
• Weather
• Notes

See other models: iPhone XR iPhone 11 Pro
• Clock
• Settings
• Contacts
• Voice Memos
• Stocks

Note: These special layouts are not available when Display Zoom is enabled.

Reachability

If you have iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, and are using it in portrait orientation, lightly tap twice on the Home button to slide the screen down (bringing the top half closer to your thumb).

Disable Reachability. Tap Settings > General > Accessibility, then tap Reachability (below Interaction).

App extensions

Some apps let you extend the functionality of your apps on iPhone. An app extension may appear as a sharing option, action option, a widget in Notification Center, a file provider, or a custom keyboard. For example, if you download Pinterest to iPhone, Pinterest becomes another option for sharing when you click . .

App extensions can also help you edit a photo or video in your Photos app. For example, you can download a photo-related app that lets you apply filters to photos from your Photos app.

Install app extensions. Download the app from the App Store, then open the app and follow the onscreen instructions.

Turn sharing or action options on or off. Tap , then tap More (drag options to the left if necessary). Turn off third-party sharing or action options (they are on by default).

Organize sharing and action options. Tap , then tap More (drag options to the left if necessary). Touch and drag to rearrange your options.

For more information about Notification Center widgets, see Notification Center on page 36. For more information about Sharing options, see Share from apps on page 37.

Continuity

About Continuity features

Continuity features connect iPhone with your iPad, iPod touch, and Mac so they can work together as one. You can start an email or document on iPhone, for example, then pick up where you left off on your iPad. Or let your iPad or Mac use iPhone to make phone calls or send SMS or MMS text messages.

Continuity features require iOS 8 or OS X Yosemite, and work with iPhone 5 or later, iPod touch (5th generation) or later, iPad (4th generation) or later, and supported Mac computers. For more information, see support.apple.com/kb/HT6337.

Handoff

Pick up on one device where you left off on another. You can use Handoff with Mail, Safari, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Maps, Messages, Reminders, Calendar, Contacts, and even some third-party apps. For Handoff to work, your devices must be signed in to iCloud using the same Apple ID, and they must be within Bluetooth range of one another (about 33 feet or 10 meters).

Switch devices. Swipe up from the bottom-left edge of the Lock screen (where you see the app’s activity icon), or go to the multitasking screen, then tap the app. On your Mac, open the app you were using on your iOS device.

Disable Handoff on your devices. Go to Settings > General > Handoff & Suggested Apps.

Disable Handoff on your Mac. Go to System Preferences > General, then turn off Allow Handoff between this Mac and your devices set up with iCloud.

Phone calls

Make and receive phone calls on your iPad, iPod touch, or Mac (with iOS 8 or OS X Yosemite) as long as your iPhone is on the same Wi-Fi network, and signed in to iCloud and FaceTime with the same Apple ID. (If available on your iPhone, Allow Wi-Fi Calls must be off. Go to Settings > Phone > Wi-Fi Calls.) See Make and receive calls on your iPad, iPod touch, or Mac on page 53.

Make a phone call on your iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. Tap or click a phone number in Contacts, Calendar, or Safari. On iPad or iPod touch, you can also tap a recent contact in the multitasking screen.

Disable iPhone Cellular Calls. Go to Settings > FaceTime, then turn off iPhone Cellular Calls.

Messages

Switch between your iOS devices and Mac computers (with iOS 8 or OS X Yosemite) as you send and receive SMS and MMS text messages. Just sign in to iMessage with the same Apple ID as your iPhone. For more information, see SMS, MMS, and iMessage on page 78.

Instant Hotspot

You can use Instant Hotspot on iPhone to provide Internet access to your other iOS devices and Mac computers (with iOS 8 or OS X Yosemite) that are signed in to iCloud using the same Apple ID. Instant Hotspot uses your iPhone Personal Hotspot, without you having to enter a password or even turn on Personal Hotspot.

Use Instant Hotspot. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi on your other iOS device, then simply choose your iPhone network under Personal Hotspots. On your Mac, choose your iPhone network from your Wi-Fi settings.

When you’re not using using the hotspot, your devices disconnect to save battery life. For more information see Personal Hotspot on page 40.

Note: This feature may not be available with all carriers. Additional fees may apply. Contact your carrier for more information.

Customize iPhone

Arrange your apps

Arrange apps. Touch and hold any app on the Home screen until it jiggles, then drag apps around. Drag an app to the edge of the screen to move it to a different Home screen, or to the Dock at the bottom of the screen. Press the Home button to save your arrangement.

Create a new Home screen. While arranging apps, drag an app to the right edge of the last Home screen. The dots above the Dock show how many Home screens you have, and which one you’re viewing.

You can also customize the Home screen using iTunes, when iPhone is connected to your computer. In iTunes, select iPhone, then click Apps.

Start over. Go to Settings > General > Reset, then tap Reset Home Screen Layout to return the Home screen and apps to their original layout. Folders are removed and the original wallpaper is restored

Organize with folders

Create a folder. While arranging apps, drag one app onto another. Tap the name of the folder to rename it. Drag apps to add or remove them. Press the Home button when you finish.

You can have multiple pages of apps in a folder.

Delete a folder. Drag out all the apps—the folder is deleted automatically.

Change the wallpaper

Wallpaper settings let you set an image or photo as wallpaper for the Lock screen or Home screen. You can choose from dynamic and still images.

Change the wallpaper. Go to Settings > Wallpaper > Choose a New Wallpaper.

When choosing an image for new wallpaper, the Perspective Zoom button determines whether your selected wallpaper is zoomed. For wallpaper you already set, go to the Wallpaper setting, then tap the image of the Lock screen or Home screen to see the Perspective Zoom button.

Note: The Perspective Zoom button doesn’t appear if Reduce Motion (in Accessibility settings) is turned on. See Reduce screen motion on page 165.

Adjust the screen brightness

Dim the screen to extend battery life, or use Auto-Brightness.

Adjust the screen brightness. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness, then drag the slider. If Auto-Brightness is on, iPhone adjusts the screen brightness for current light conditions using the built-in ambient light sensor. You can also adjust the brightness in Control Center.

Display Zoom

With iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus you can magnify the screen display. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness. Tap View (below Display Zoom), choose Zoomed, then tap Set. For additional zoom features, see Zoom on page 162.

Type text

The onscreen keyboard lets you enter text when needed.

Enter text

Tap a text field to see the onscreen keyboard, then tap letters to type. If you touch the wrong key, you can slide your finger to the correct key. The letter isn’t entered until you release your finger from the key.

Tap Shift to type uppercase, or touch the Shift key and slide to a letter. Double-tap Shift for caps lock. To enter numbers, punctuation, or symbols, tap the Number key or the Symbol key 123 If you haven’t added any keyboards, tap to switch to the emoji keyboard #+=. If you have several keyboards, tap to switch to the last one you used. Continue tapping to access other enabled keyboards, or touch and hold , then slide to choose a different keyboard. To quickly end a sentence with a period and a space, just double-tap the space bar.

If you see a word underlined in red, tap it to see suggested corrections. If the word you want doesn’t appear, type the correction.

As you write, the keyboard predicts your next word (not available in all languages). Tap a word to choose it, or accept a highlighted prediction by entering a space or punctuation. When you tap a suggested word, a space appears after the word. If you enter a comma, period, or other punctuation, the space is deleted. Reject a suggestion by tapping your original word (shown as the predictive text option with quotation marks).

Hide predictive text. Pull down the suggested words. Drag the bar up when you want to see the suggestions again.

Turn off predictive text. Touch and hold or , then slide to Predictive.

If you turn off predictive text, iPhone may still try to suggest corrections for misspelled words. Accept a correction by entering a space or punctuation, or by tapping return. To reject a correction, tap the “x.” If you reject the same suggestion a few times, iPhone stops suggesting it.

Set options for typing or add keyboards. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard.

The onscreen keyboard for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus includes additional keys you may find useful. You can see these keys when you hold iPhone in landscape orientation.

You can also use an Apple Wireless Keyboard to enter text. See Use an Apple Wireless Keyboard on page 32. To dictate instead of typing, see Dictate on page 32.

Edit text

Revise text. Touch and hold the text to show the magnifying glass, then drag to position the insertion point.

Select text. Tap the insertion point to display the selection options. Or double-tap a word to select it. Drag the grab points to select more or less text. In read-only documents, such as webpages, touch and hold to select a word.

You can cut, copy, or paste over selected text. With some apps, you can also get bold, italic, or underlined text (tap B/I/U); get the definition of a word; or have iPhone suggest an alternative. Tap to see all the options.

Undo the last edit. Shake iPhone, then tap Undo

Save keystrokes

A shortcut lets you enter a word or phrase by typing just a few characters. For example, type “omw” to enter “On my way!” That one’s already set up for you, but you can also add your own.

Create a shortcut. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard, then tap Shortcuts.

Have a word or phrase you use and don’t want it corrected? Create a shortcut, but leave the Shortcut field blank.

Use iCloud to keep your personal dictionary up to date on your other devices. Go to Settings > iCloud, then turn on iCloud Drive or Documents & Data.

Use an Apple Wireless Keyboard

You can use an Apple Wireless Keyboard (available separately) to enter text on iPhone. The keyboard connects via Bluetooth, so you must first pair it with iPhone.

Note: The Apple Wireless Keyboard may not support keyboard features that are on your device.

For example, it does not anticipate your next word or automatically correct misspelled words.

Pair an Apple Wireless Keyboard with iPhone. Turn on the keyboard, go to Settings > Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth, then tap the keyboard when it appears in the Devices list.

Once it’s paired, the keyboard reconnects to iPhone whenever it’s in range—up to about 33 feet (10 meters). When it’s connected, the onscreen keyboard doesn’t appear.

Save your batteries. Turn off Bluetooth and the wireless keyboard when not in use. You can turn off Bluetooth in Control Center. To turn off the keyboard, hold down the On/off switch until the green light goes off.

Unpair a wireless keyboard. Go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap next to the keyboard name, then tap Forget this Device.

See Bluetooth devices on page 42.

Add or change keyboards

You can turn typing features, such as spell checking, on or off; add keyboards for writing in different languages; and change the layout of your onscreen keyboard or Apple Wireless Keyboard.

Set typing features. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard.

Add a keyboard for another language. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard.

Switch keyboards. If you haven’t added any keyboards, tap to switch to the emoji keyboard.

If you have several keyboards, tap to switch to the last one you used. Continue tapping to access other enabled keyboards, or touch and hold , then slide to choose a different keyboard.

For information about international keyboards, see Use international keyboards on page 177.

Change the keyboard layout. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards, select a keyboard, then choose a layout.

Dictate

If you like, you can dictate instead of typing. Make sure Enable Dictation is turned on (in Settings > General > Keyboard) and iPhone is connected to the Internet.

Note: Dictation may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary. Cellular data charges may apply. See Cellular settings on page 190.

Dictate text. Tap on the onscreen keyboard, then speak. Tap Done when you finish.

Add text. Tap again and continue dictating. To insert text, tap to place the insertion point first. You can also replace selected text by dictating.

Add punctuation or format text. Say the punctuation or format. For example, “Dear Mary comma the check is in the mail exclamation mark” becomes “Dear Mary, the check is in the mail!” Punctuation and formatting commands include:

• quote … end quote
• new paragraph
• new line
• cap—to capitalize the next word
• caps on … caps off—to capitalize the first character of each word
• all caps—to make the next word all uppercase
• all caps on … all caps off—to make the enclosed words all uppercase
• no caps on … no caps off—to make the enclosed words all lowercase
• no space on … no space off—to run a series of words together
• smiley—to insert :-)
• frowny—to insert :-(
• winky—to insert ;-)

Voice Control

Voice Control lets you make phone calls and FaceTime calls, and control music playback, if you have Siri turned off. (For information about using Siri to control iPhone by voice, see Chapter 4, Siri, on page 48.)

Note: Voice Control and Voice Control settings aren’t available when Siri is turned on.

Use Voice Control. Turn Siri off in Settings > General > Siri, then press and hold the Home button until the Voice Control screen appears and you hear a beep, or press and hold the center button on your headset. See Use an Apple headset on page 41.

For best results:

  • Speak clearly and naturally.
  • Say only Voice Control commands, names, and numbers. Pause slightly between commands.
  • Use full names.

Change the language for Voice Control. By default, Voice Control expects you to speak voice commands in the language that’s set for iPhone (in Settings > General > International > Language). To use Voice Control in another language or dialect, go to Settings > General > International > Voice Control.

Voice Control for the Music app is always on, but you can keep Voice Control from dialing when iPhone is locked. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode (iPhone models with Touch ID) or Settings > Passcode (other models), then turn off Voice Dial.

For specific commands, see Make a call on page 51 and Siri and Voice Control on page 76. For more about using Voice Control, including information about using Voice Control in different languages, see support.apple.com/kb/HT3597.

Search

Search apps

Many apps include a search field where you can type to find something within the app. For example, in the Maps app, you can search for a specific location.

Spotlight Search

Spotlight Search not only searches your iPhone, but also shows suggestions from the App Store and the Internet. You may see suggestions for movie showtimes, nearby locations, and more.

Search iPhone. Drag down the middle of any Home screen to reveal the search field. Results occur as you type; to hide the keyboard and see more results on the screen, tap Search. Tap an item in the list to open it.

You can also use Spotlight Search to find and open apps.

Choose which apps and content are searched. Go to Settings > General > Spotlight Search, then tap to deselect apps or content. To change the search order, touch and drag to a new position.

Limit Spotlight Search to your iPhone. Go to Settings > General > Spotlight Search, then tap Spotlight Suggestions to deselect it.

Turn off Location Services for Spotlight Suggestions. Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services. Tap System Services, then turn off Spotlight Suggestions.

Control Center

Control Center gives you instant access to the camera, calculator, AirPlay, control and playback of currently playing audio, and other handy features. You can also adjust the brightness, lock the screen in portrait orientation, turn wireless services on or off, and turn on AirDrop. See AirDrop on page 37.

Open Control Center. Swipe up from the bottom edge of any screen (even the Lock screen).

Open the currently playing audio app. Tap the song title.

Close Control Center. Swipe down, tap the top of the screen, or press the Home button.

Turn off access to Control Center in apps or on the Lock screen. Go to Settings > Control Center.

Alerts and Notification Center

Alerts

Alerts let you know about important events. They can appear briefly at the top of the screen, or remain in the center of the screen until you acknowledge them.

Some apps may include a badge on their Home screen icon, to let you know how many new items await—for example, the number of new email messages. If there’s a problem—such as a message that couldn’t be sent—an exclamation mark appears on the badge. On a folder, a numbered badge indicates the total number of notifications for all the apps inside.

Alerts can also appear on the Lock screen.

Respond to an alert without leaving your current app. Pull down on the alert when it appears at the top of your screen.

Note: This feature works with text and email messages, calendar invitations, and more.

Respond to an alert when iPhone is locked. Swipe the alert from right to left.

Silence your alerts. Go to Settings > Do Not Disturb. You can also use Siri to turn Do Not Disturb on or off. Say “Turn on Do Not Disturb” or “Turn off Do Not Disturb.”

Set sounds and vibrations. Go to Settings > Sounds.

Notification Center

Notification Center collects your notifications in one place, so you can review them whenever you’re ready. View details about your day—such as the weather forecast, appointments, birthdays, stock quotes, and even a quick summary of what’s coming up tomorrow. Tap the Notifications tab to review all your alerts.

Open Notification Center. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen.

Set Today options. To choose what information appears, tap the Edit key at the end of your information on the Today tab. Tap + or — to add or remove information. To arrange the order of your information, touch , then drag it to a new position.

Set notification options. Go to Settings > Notifications. Tap an app to set its notification options. For example, choose to view a notification from the Lock screen. You can also tap Edit to arrange the order of app notifications. Touch , then drag it to a new position.

Note: To include traffic conditions for your commute in the Today tab, make sure Frequent Locations is turned on in Settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services > Frequent Locations.

Get government alerts. In some areas, you can turn on alerts in the Government Alerts list. Go to Settings > Notifications.

For example, in the United States, iPhone can receive presidential alerts, and you can turn AMBER and Emergency Alerts (which includes both Severe and Extreme Imminent Threat alerts) on or off (they’re on by default). In Japan, iPhone can receive Emergency Earthquake Alerts from the Japan Meteorological Agency. Government alerts vary by carrier and iPhone model, and may not work under all conditions.

Choose whether to show Today and Notifications View on a locked screen. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode (iPhone models with Touch ID) or Settings > Passcode (other models), then choose whether to allow access when locked.

Close Notification Center. Swipe up, or press the Home button.

Sounds and silence

You can change or turn off the sounds iPhone plays when you get a call, text, voicemail, email, tweet, Facebook post, reminder, or other event.

Set sound options. Go to Settings > Sounds for options such as ringtones and alert tones, vibration settings and patterns, and ringer and alert volumes.

Set vibration patterns. Go to Settings > Sounds, then choose an item from the Sounds and

Vibration Patterns list. Tap Vibration to select a pattern or create your own.

If you want to temporarily silence incoming calls, alerts, and sound effects, see the following section and Ring/Silent switch on page 13.

Do Not Disturb

Do Not Disturb is an easy way to silence iPhone, whether you’re going to dinner or to sleep. It keeps calls and alerts from making any sounds or lighting up the screen.

Turn on Do Not Disturb. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open Control Center, then tap . When Do Not Disturb is on, appears in the status bar.

Note: Alarms still sound, even when Do Not Disturb is on. To make sure iPhone stays silent, turn it off.

Configure Do Not Disturb. Go to Settings > Do Not Disturb.

You can schedule quiet hours, allow calls from your Favorites or groups of contacts, and allow repeated calls to ring through for those emergency situations. You can also set whether Do Not Disturb silences iPhone only when it’s locked, or even when it’s unlocked.

Sharing

Share from apps

In many apps, you can tap Share or to choose how to share your information. The choices vary depending on the app you’re using. Additional options may appear if you’ve downloaded apps with sharing options. For more information, see App extensions on page 26.

Use Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Vimeo or other third-party apps with sharing options. Sign in to your account in Settings. The third-party sharing buttons take you to the appropriate setting if you’re not yet signed in.

Customize the different ways you choose to share your information. Tap the More button, then touch and drag to move items to new positions.

AirDrop

AirDrop lets you share your photos, videos, websites, locations, and other items wirelessly with other nearby devices (iOS 7 or later). With iOS 8, you can share with Mac computers with OS X Yosemite. AirDrop transfers information using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth—both must be turned on. To use AirDrop, you need to be signed in to iCloud using your Apple ID. Transfers are encrypted for security.

Share an item using AirDrop. Tap Share , then tap the name of a nearby AirDrop user.

Receive AirDrop items from others. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open Control Center. Tap AirDrop, then choose to receive items from Contacts Only or from Everyone. You can accept or decline each request as it arrives.

Family Sharing

With Family Sharing, up to six family members can share their iTunes Store, iBooks Store, and App Store purchases, a family calendar, and family photos, all without sharing accounts.

One adult in your household—the family organizer—invites family members to join the family group and agrees to pay for any iTunes Store, iBooks Store, and App Store purchases those family members initiate while part of the family group. Once set up, family members get immediate access to each other’s music, movies, TV shows, books, and eligible apps. In addition, family members can easily share photos in a shared family album, add events to a family calendar, share their location with other family members, and even help locate another family member’s missing device.

Children under 13 can participate in Family Sharing, too. As a parent or legal guardian, the family organizer can provide parental consent for a child to have his or her own Apple ID, and create it on the child’s behalf. Once the account is created, it’s added to the family group automatically.

Family Sharing requires you to sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID. You will also be asked to confirm the Apple ID you use for the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store. It is available on devices with iOS 8, Mac computers with OS X Yosemite, and PCs with iCloud for Windows 4.0. You can be part of only one family group at a time.

Set up Family Sharing. Go to Settings > iCloud > Set Up Family Sharing. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up Family Sharing as the family organizer, then invite family members to join.

Create an Apple ID for a child. Go to Settings > iCloud > Family, scroll to the bottom of the screen, then tap Create an Apple ID for a child.

Accept an invitation to Family Sharing. Make sure you are signed in to iCloud, and that you can accept a Family Sharing invitation from your iOS device (iOS 8 required), Mac (OS X Yosemite required), or PC (iCloud for Windows 4.0 required). Or, if the organizer is nearby during the setup process, he or she can simply ask you to enter the Apple ID and password you use for iCloud.

Access shared iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store purchases. Open iTunes Store, iBooks Store, or App Store, tap Purchased, then choose a family member from the menu that appears.

When a family member initiates a purchase, it is billed directly to the family organizer’s account. Once purchased, the item is added to the initiating family member’s account and is shared with the rest of the family. If Family Sharing is ever disabled, each person keeps the items they chose to purchase—even if they were paid for by the family organizer.

Turn on Ask to Buy. The family organizer can require young family members to request approval for purchases or free downloads. Go to Settings > iCloud > Family, then tap the person’s name.

Note: Age restrictions for Ask to Buy vary by area. In the United States, the family organizer can enable Ask to Buy for any family member under age 18; for children under age 13, it’s enabled by default.

Hide your iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store purchases. To hide all your purchases from family members, tap Settings > iCloud > Family > [your name], then turn off Share My Purchases. On your computer, you can also hide specific purchases so they aren’t available to other family members.

Hide your iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store purchases. To hide all your purchases from family members, tap Settings > iCloud > Family > [your name], then turn off Share My Purchases. On your computer, you can also hide specific purchases so they aren’t available to other family members. See iCloud Photo Sharing on page 89.

Add an event to the family calendar. When you set up Family Sharing, a shared calendar called “Family” is automatically created in the Calendar app on all family members’ devices. To add a family event, open the Calendar app, create an event, then choose to add the event to the family calendar.See Share iCloud calendars on page 85.

Set up a family reminder. When you set up Family Sharing, a shared list is automatically created in the Reminders app on all family members’ devices. To add a reminder to the family list, open the Reminders app, tap the family list, then add a reminder to the list. See Reminders at a glance on page 110.

Share your location with family members. Family members can share their location by tapping Settings > iCloud > Share My Location (under Advanced). To find a family member’s location, use the Find My Friends app (download it for free from the App Store). Or, use the Messages app (iOS 8 required). For more information about using Messages to share or view locations, see Share photos, videos, your location, and more on page 81.

Keep track of your family’s devices. If family members have enabled Share My Location in iCloud, you can help them locate missing devices. Open Find My iPhone on your device or at iCloud.com. For more information, see Find My iPhone on page 46.

Leave Family Sharing. Go to Settings > iCloud > Family, then tap Leave Family Sharing. If you are the organizer, go to Settings > iCloud > Family, tap your name, then tap Stop Family Sharing. For more information

iCloud Drive

About iCloud Drive

iCloud Drive stores your presentations, spreadsheets, PDFs, images, and any other kind of document in iCloud so you can access these documents from any of your devices set up with iCloud. It allows your apps to share documents so you can work on the same file across multiple apps.

iCloud Drive works with devices with iOS 8, Mac computers with OS X Yosemite, PCs with iCloud for Windows 4.0, or on iCloud.com. To access iCloud Drive, you must be signed in to iCloud with your Apple ID. iCloud Drive is integrated with Pages, Numbers, Keynote, GarageBand, and iCloudenabled third-party apps. Storage limits are subject to your iCloud storage plan.

Note: iCloud Drive is automatically turned on for new accounts and users (iOS 8 or later).

Set up iCloud Drive

If iCloud Drive is not turned on, you can set it up using Setup assistant when you install iOS 8, or you can set it up later in Settings. iCloud Drive is an upgrade to Documents & Data. When you upgrade to iCloud Drive, your documents are copied to iCloud Drive and become available on your devices using iCloud Drive. You won’t be able to access the documents stored in iCloud Drive on your other devices until they are also upgraded to iOS 8 or OS X Yosemite. For more information about upgrading to iCloud Drive, see support.apple.com/kb/HT6345.

Set up iCloud Drive. Go to Settings > iCloud > iCloud Drive, then turn on iCloud Drive and follow the onscreen instructions.

Transfer files

There are several ways to transfer files between iPhone and your computer or other iOS device.

Transfer files using iTunes. Connect iPhone to your computer using the included cable. In iTunes on your computer, select iPhone, then click Apps. Use the File Sharing section to transfer documents between iPhone and your computer. Apps that support file sharing appear in the File Sharing Apps list in iTunes. To delete a file, select it in the Documents list, then press the Delete key.

You can also view files received as email attachments on iPhone.

With some apps, you can transfer files using AirDrop. See AirDrop on page 37.

AirPlay

Use AirPlay to stream music, photos, and video wirelessly to Apple TV and other AirPlay-enabled devices. If you don’t see your AirPlay-enabled devices when you tap , you may also need to make sure everything is on the same Wi-Fi network.

Display the AirPlay controls. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open Control Center, then tap .

Stream content. Tap , then choose the device you want to stream to.

Switch back to iPhone. Tap , then choose iPhone.

Mirror the iPhone screen on a TV. Tap , choose an Apple TV, then tap Mirroring. A blue bar appears at the top of the iPhone screen when AirPlay mirroring is turned on.

You can also connect iPhone to a TV, projector, or other external display using the appropriate Apple cable or adapter.

Use an Apple headset

The Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic (iPhone 5 or later) and the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic (iPhone 4s) feature a microphone, volume buttons, and the center button, which lets you answer and end calls or control audio and video playback, even when iPhone is locked.

Use the center button to control music playback.

  • Pause a song or video: Press the center button. Press again to resume playback.
  • Skip to the next song: Press the center button twice quickly.
  • Return to the previous song: Press the center button three times quickly.
  • Fast-forward: Press the center button twice quickly and hold.
  • Rewind: Press the center button three times quickly and hold.

Use the center button to answer or make phone calls.

  • Answer an incoming call: Press the center button.
  • End the current call: Press the center button.
  • Decline an incoming call: Press and hold the center button for about two seconds, then let go. Two low beeps confirm you declined the call.
  • Switch to an incoming or on-hold call, and put the current call on hold: Press the center button. Press again to switch back to the first call.
  • Switch to an incoming or on-hold call, and end the current call: Press and hold the center button for about two seconds, then let go. Two low beeps confirm you ended the first call.

Use Siri or Voice Control. Press and hold the center button. See Chapter 4, Siri, on page 48 or Voice Control on page 33.

Touch ID

On iPhone models with Touch ID, you can unlock iPhone by placing a finger on the Home button. Touch ID also lets you:

  • Use your Apple ID password to make purchases in the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store
  • Present your credit card or debit card when making a purchase in a store that offers Apple Pay as a method of payment
  • Provide debit and credit card info, billing and shipping addresses, and contact info when paying in an app that offers Apple Pay as a method of payment

Set up the Touch ID sensor. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode. Set whether you want to use a fingerprint to unlock iPhone, and to make purchases. Tap Add a Fingerprint, then follow the onscreen instructions. You can add more than one fingerprint (your thumb and forefinger, for example, or one for your spouse).

Note: If you turn iPhone off after setting up the Touch ID sensor, you’ll be asked to confirm your passcode when you turn iPhone back on and unlock it the first time. You’ll also be asked for your Apple ID password for the first purchase you make in the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store.

Delete a fingerprint. Tap the fingerprint, then tap Delete Fingerprint. If you have more than one fingerprint, place a finger on the Home button to find out which fingerprint it is.

Name a fingerprint. Tap the fingerprint, then enter a name, such as “Thumb.”

Use the Touch ID sensor to make a payment in the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store. When purchasing from the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store, follow the prompts to enable purchases with your fingerprint. Or go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode, then turn on iTunes & App Store.

Use Touch ID for Apple Pay. (iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus) Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode to ensure that Apple Pay is enabled with your Touch ID. For more information see Apple Pay on page 132.

Charge and monitor the battery

iPhone has an internal, lithium-ion rechargeable battery. For more information about the battery—including tips for maximizing battery life

WARNING: For important safety information about the battery and charging iPhone, see Important safety information on page 183.

Charge the battery. Connect iPhone to a power outlet using the included cable and USB power adapter.

Note: Connecting iPhone to a power outlet can start an iCloud backup or wireless iTunes syncing. See Back up iPhone on page 188 and Sync with iTunes on page 20.

You can also charge the battery by connecting iPhone to your computer, which also allows you to sync iPhone with iTunes. See Sync with iTunes on page 20. Unless your keyboard has a highpower USB 2.0 or 3.0 port, you must connect iPhone to a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your computer.

Important: The iPhone battery may drain instead of charge if iPhone is connected to a computer that’s turned off or is in sleep or standby mode.

See proportion of battery used by each app. Go to Settings > General > Usage, then tap Battery Usage.

The battery icon in the upper-right corner shows the battery level or charging status. To display the percentage of battery charge remaining, go to Settings > General > Usage. When syncing or using iPhone, it may take longer to charge the battery.

Important: If iPhone is very low on power, it may display an image of a nearly depleted battery, indicating that iPhone needs to charge for up to ten minutes before you can use it. If iPhone is extremely low on power, the display may be blank for up to two minutes before the low-battery image appears.

Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. The iPhone battery isn’t user replaceable; it should be replaced only by Apple or an authorized service provider.

iPhone in business

With support for secure access to corporate networks, directories, custom apps, and Microsoft Exchange, iPhone is ready to go to work. For detailed information about using iPhone in business

Mail, Contacts, and Calendar

To use iPhone with your work accounts, you need to know the settings your organization requires. If you received your iPhone from your organization, the settings and apps you need might already be installed. If it’s your own iPhone, your system administrator may provide you with the settings for you to enter, or have you connect to a mobile device management server that installs the settings and apps you should have.

Organizational settings and accounts are typically in configuration profiles. You might be asked to install a configuration profile that was sent to you in an email, or one that is downloaded from a webpage. When you open the file, iPhone asks for your permission to install the profile, and displays information about what it contains.

In most cases, when you install a configuration profile that sets up an account for you, some iPhone settings can’t be changed. For example, your organization might turn on Auto-Lock and require you to set a passcode in order to protect the information in the accounts you access.

You can see your profiles in Settings > General > Profiles. If you delete a profile, all of the settings and accounts associated with the profile are also removed, including any custom apps your organization provided or had you download. If you need a passcode to delete a profile, contact your system administrator.

Network access

A VPN (virtual private network) provides secure access over the Internet to private resources, such as your organization’s network. You may need to install a VPN app from the App Store that configures your iPhone to access a particular network. Contact your system administrator for information about apps and settings you need.

Apps

In addition to the built-in apps and the ones you get from the App Store, your organization may want you to have certain other apps. They might provide you with a pre-paid redemption code for the App Store. When you download an app using a redemption code, you own it, even though your organization purchased it for you.

Your organization can also purchase App Store app licenses that are assigned to you for a period of time, but that the organization retains. You’ll be invited to participate in your organization’s program in order to access these apps. After you enroll with your Apple ID, you’re prompted to install these apps as they’re assigned to you. You can also find them in your Purchased list in the App Store. An app you receive this way is removed if the organization assigns it to someone else.

Your organization might also develop custom apps that aren’t in the App Store. You install them from a webpage or, if your organization uses mobile device management, you receive a notification asking you to install them over the air. These apps belong to your organization, and they may be removed or stop working if you delete a configuration profile or dissociate iPhone from the mobile device management server

International keyboards

Use international keyboards International keyboards let you type text in many different languages, including Asian languages and languages written from right to left. For a list of supported keyboards, go to www.apple.com/iphone/, choose your iPhone, click Tech Specs, then scroll to Languages.

Manage keyboards. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards.

  • Add a keyboard: Tap Add New Keyboard, then choose a keyboard from the list. Repeat to add more keyboards.
  • Remove a keyboard: Tap Edit, tap next to the keyboard you want to remove, tap Delete, then tap Done.
  • Edit your keyboard list: Tap Edit, drag next to a keyboard to a new place in the list, then tap Done.

To enter text in a different language, switch keyboards.

Switch keyboards while typing. Touch and hold the Globe key to show all your enabled keyboards. To choose a keyboard, slide your finger to the name of the keyboard, then release. The Globe key appears only if you enable more than one keyboard.

You can also just tap . When you tap , the name of the newly activated keyboard appears briefly. Continue tapping to access other enabled keyboards.

Many keyboards provide letters, numbers, and symbols that aren’t visible on the keyboard.

Enter accented letters or other characters. Touch and hold the related letter, number, or symbol, then slide to choose a variant. For example:

  • On a Thai keyboard: Choose native numbers by touching and holding the related Arabic number.
  • On a Chinese, Japanese, or Arabic keyboard: Suggested characters or candidates appear at the top of the keyboard. Tap a candidate to enter it, or swipe left to see more candidates.

Use the extended suggested candidate list. Tap the up arrow on the right to view the full candidate list.

  • Scroll the list: Swipe up or down.
  • Return to the short list: Tap the down arrow.

When using certain Chinese or Japanese keyboards, you can create a shortcut for word and input pairs. The shortcut is added to your personal dictionary. When you type a shortcut while using a supported keyboard, the paired word or input is substituted for the shortcut.

Turn shortcuts on or off. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Shortcuts. Shortcuts are available for:

• Simplified Chinese: Pinyin

• Traditional Chinese: Pinyin and Zhuyin

• Japanese: Romaji and 50 Key

Reset your personal dictionary. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Keyboard Dictionary. All custom words and shortcuts are deleted, and the keyboard dictionary returns to its default state.

Special input methods

You can use keyboards to enter some languages in different ways. A few examples are Chinese Cangjie and Wubihua, Japanese Kana, and Facemarks. You can also use your finger or a stylus to write Chinese characters on the screen.

Build Chinese characters from the component Cangjie keys. As you type, suggested characters appear. Tap a character to choose it, or continue typing up to five components to see more options.

Build Chinese Wubihua (stroke) characters. Use the keypad to build Chinese characters using up to five strokes, in the correct writing sequence: horizontal, vertical, left falling, right falling, and hook. For example, the Chinese character (circle) should begin with the vertical stroke 丨.

  • As you type, suggested Chinese characters appear (the most commonly used characters appear first). Tap a character to choose it.
  • If you’re not sure of the correct stroke, enter an asterisk (*). To see more character options, type another stroke, or scroll through the character list.
  • Tap the match key (匹配) to show only characters that match exactly what you typed.

Write Chinese characters. Write Chinese characters directly on the screen with your finger when Simplified or Traditional Chinese handwriting input is turned on. As you write character strokes, iPhone recognizes them and shows matching characters in a list, with the closest match at the top. When you choose a character, its likely follow-on characters appear in the list as additional choices.

You can type some complex characters, such as (part of the name for the Hong Kong International Airport), by writing two or more component characters in sequence. Tap the character to replace the characters you typed. Roman characters are also recognized.

Type Japanese kana. Use the Kana keypad to select syllables. For more syllable options, drag the list to the left or tap the arrow key.

Type Japanese romaji. Use the Romaji keyboard to type syllables. Alternative choices appear along the top of the keyboard; tap one to type it. For more syllable options, tap the arrow key and select another syllable or word from the window.

Type facemarks or emoticons. Use the Japanese Kana keyboard and tap the key. Or you can:

  • Use the Japanese Romaji keyboard (QWERTY-Japanese layout): Tap 123, then tap the key.
  • Use the Chinese (Simplified or Traditional) Pinyin or (Traditional) Zhuyin keyboard: Tap #+=, then tap the key

Restart or reset iPhonReset iPhone setting

If something isn’t working right, try restarting iPhone, forcing an app to quit, or resetting iPhone.

Restart iPhone. Hold down the Sleep/Wake button until the slider appears. Slide your finger across the slider to turn off iPhone. To turn iPhone back on, hold down the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.

Force an app to quit. From the Home screen, double-click the Home button and swipe upwards on the app screen.

If you can’t turn off iPhone or if the problem continues, you may need to reset iPhone. Do this only if you’re unable to restart iPhone.

Reset iPhone. Hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.

You can reset the network settings, keyboard dictionary, home screen layout, and location and privacy settings. You can also erase all of your content and settings.

Reset iPhone settings

Reset iPhone settings. Go to Settings > General > Reset, then choose an option:

• Reset All Settings: All your preferences and settings are reset.

• Erase All Content and Settings: Your information and settings are removed. iPhone cannot be used until it’s set up again.

• Reset Network Settings: When you reset network settings, previously used networks and VPN settings that weren’t installed by a configuration profile are removed. (To remove VPN settings installed by a configuration profile, go to Settings > General > Profile, select the profile, then tap Remove. This also removes other settings or accounts provided by the profile.) Wi-Fi is turned off and then back on, disconnecting you from any network you’re on. The Wi-Fi and “Ask to Join Networks” settings remain turned on.

• Reset Keyboard Dictionary: You add words to the keyboard dictionary by rejecting words iPhone suggests as you type. Resetting the keyboard dictionary erases all words you’ve added.

• Reset Home Screen Layout: Returns the built-in apps to their original layout on the Home screen.

• Reset Location & Privacy: Resets the location services and privacy settings to their defaults.

Get information about your iPhone

See information about iPhone. Go to Settings > General > About. The items you can view include:

Name
• Network addresses
• Number of songs, videos, photos, and apps
• Capacity and available storage space
• iOS version
• Carrier
• Model number
• Serial number
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth addresses
• IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)
• ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier, or Smart Card) for GSM networks
• MEID (Mobile Equipment Identifier) for CDMA networks

• Modem firmware
• Legal (including legal notices and license, warranty, regulatory marks, and RF exposure information)

To copy the serial number and other identifiers, touch and hold the identifier until Copy appears.

To help Apple improve products and services, iPhone sends diagnostic and usage data. This data doesn’t personally identify you, but may include location information.

View or turn off diagnostic information. Go to Settings > Privacy > Diagnostics & Usage.

Usage information

View cellular usage. Go to Settings > Cellular. See Cellular settings on page 190.

View other usage information. Go to Settings > General > Usage to:

  • See Battery Usage, including the elapsed time since iPhone has been charged and usage by app
  • Display battery level as a percentage
  • View overall storage availability and storage used per app
  • View and manage iCloud storage

Disabled iPhone

If iPhone is disabled because you forgot your passcode or entered an incorrect passcode too many times, you can restore iPhone from an iTunes or iCloud backup and reset the passcode. For more information, see Restore iPhone on page 189.

If you get a message in iTunes that your iPhone is locked and you must enter a passcode, see support.apple.com/kb/HT1212.

Back up iPhone

You can use iCloud or iTunes to automatically back up iPhone. If you choose to back up using iCloud, you can’t also use iTunes to automatically back up to your computer, but you can use iTunes to manually back up to your computer. iCloud backs up to iPhone daily over Wi-Fi, when it’s connected to a power source and is locked. The date and time of the last backup is listed at the bottom of the Backup screen.

iCloud backs up your:

Purchased music, movies, TV shows, apps, and books
• Photos and videos taken with iPhone (if you use iCloud Photo Library, your photos and videos are already stored in iCloud, so they won’t also be part of an iCloud backup)
• iPhone settings
• App data
• Home screen, folders, and app layout
• Messages (iMessage, SMS, and MMS)
• Ringtones

Note: Purchased content is not backed up in all areas.

Turn on iCloud backups. Go to Settings > iCloud, then sign in with your Apple ID and password if required. Go to Backup, then turn on iCloud Backup. To turn on backups in iTunes on your computer, go to File > Devices > Back Up.

Back up immediately. Go to Settings > iCloud > Backup, then tap Back Up Now.

Encrypt your backup. iCloud backups are encrypted automatically so that your data is protected from unauthorized access both while it’s transmitted to your devices and when it’s stored in iCloud. If you’re using iTunes for your backup, select “Encrypt iPhone backup” in the iTunes Summary pane.

Manage your backups. Go to Settings > iCloud. You can manage which apps are backed up to iCloud by tapping them on or off. Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage to remove existing backups and manage iCloud Drive or Documents & Data. In iTunes, remove backups in iTunes Preferences.

View the devices being backed up. Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage.

Stop iCloud backups. Go to Settings > iCloud > Backup, then turn off iCloud Backup.

Music not purchased in iTunes isn’t backed up in iCloud. Use iTunes to back up and restore that content. See Sync with iTunes on page 20.

Important: Backups for music, movies, or TV show purchases are not available in all countries.

Previous purchases may not be restored if they are no longer in the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store.

Purchased content, iCloud Photo Sharing, and My Photo Stream content don’t count against your 5 GB of free iCloud storage.

Update and restore iPhone software

About update and restore

You can update iPhone software in Settings, or by using iTunes. You can also erase or restore iPhone, and then use iCloud or iTunes to restore from a backup.

Update iPhone

You can update software in iPhone Settings or by using iTunes.

Update wirelessly on iPhone. Go to Settings > General > Software Update. iPhone checks for available software updates.

Update software in iTunes. iTunes checks for available software updates each time you sync iPhone using iTunes. See Sync with iTunes on page 20.

For more information about updating iPhone software, see support.apple.com/kb/HT4623.

Restore iPhone

You can use iCloud or iTunes to restore iPhone from a backup.

Restore from an iCloud backup. Reset iPhone to erase all content and settings, then choose Restore from a Backup and sign in to iCloud in Setup Assistant. See Restart or reset iPhone on page 186.

Restore from an iTunes backup. Connect iPhone to the computer you normally sync with, select iPhone in the iTunes window, then click Restore in the Summary pane.

When the iPhone software is restored, you can either set it up as a new iPhone, or restore your music, videos, app data, and other content from a backup.

Cellular settings

Use Cellular settings to turn cellular data and roaming on or off, set which apps and services use cellular data, see call time and cellular data usage, and set other cellular options.

If iPhone is connected to the Internet via the cellular data network, the LTE, 4G, 3G, E, or GPRS icon appears in the status bar.

LTE, 4G, and 3G service on GSM cellular networks support simultaneous voice and data communications. For all other cellular connections, you can’t use Internet services while you’re talking on the phone unless iPhone also has a Wi-Fi connection to the Internet. Depending on your network connection, you may not be able to receive calls while iPhone transfers data over the cellular network—when downloading a webpage, for example.

  • GSM networks: On an EDGE or GPRS connection, incoming calls may go directly to voicemail during data transfers. For incoming calls that you answer, data transfers are paused.
  • CDMA networks: On EV-DO connections, data transfers are paused when you answer incoming calls. On 1xRTT connections, incoming calls may go directly to voicemail during data transfers. For incoming calls that you answer, data transfers are paused.

Data transfer resumes when you end the call.

If Cellular Data is off, all data services use only Wi-Fi—including email, web browsing, push notifications, and other services. If Cellular Data is on, carrier charges may apply. For example, using certain features and services that transfer data, such as Siri and Messages, could result in charges to your data plan.

Turn Cellular Data on or off. Go to Settings > Cellular, then tap Cellular Data. The following options may also be available:

  • Turn Voice Roaming on or off (CDMA): Turn Voice Roaming off to avoid charges from using other carrier’s networks. When your carrier’s network isn’t available, iPhone won’t have cellular (data or voice) service.
  • Turn Data Roaming on or off: Data Roaming permits Internet access over a cellular data network when you’re in an area not covered by your carrier’s network. When you’re traveling, you can turn off Data Roaming to avoid roaming charges. See Phone settings on page 57.
  • Enable or disable 4G/LTE (varies by carrier): Using 4G or LTE loads Internet data faster in some cases, but may decrease battery performance. If you’re making a lot of phone calls, you may want to turn 4G/LTE off to extend battery life. This option is not available in all areas. On iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, there are options for turning off 4G/LTE, selecting Voice & Data (VoLTE), or Data Only.
  • Voice & Data (some carriers): Choose LTE to load data faster. Choose slower speeds to increase battery life.
  • Set up Personal Hotspot: Personal Hotspot shares the Internet connection on iPhone with your computer and other iOS devices. See Personal Hotspot on page 40.

Set whether cellular data is used for apps and services. Go to Settings > Cellular, then turn cellular data on or off for any app that can use cellular data. If a setting is off, iPhone uses only Wi-Fi for that service. The iTunes setting includes both iTunes Match and automatic downloads from the iTunes Store and the App Store.


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#1 What does this phone come with?
Phone and charger

#2 Can this phone be used in South America?
This listing is for a device locked to Verizon. Verizon offers
plans for use outside the US, you would need to contact
them

#3 The us phone companies are all phasing out 3g/2g
networks in 2022. the iphone xs should be a 4g phone.
does this phone support 4g networks?
Yes, this phone supports 4G LTE but will not support 5G
since it is a hardware issue not software.