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Turn on or schedule a Focus on iPhone
To use a Focus, you can turn it on directly in Control Center, or schedule it to turn on automatically. Turn on a Focus in Control Center Open Control Center, tap Focus, then tap the Focus you want to turn on (for example, Do Not Disturb). Note: If another Focus is already on, it turns off when you tap the new one. To choose an ending point for the Focus, tap , select an option (such as “For 1 hour” or “Until I leave this location”), then tap again.
Get extensions to customize Safari on iPhone
In the Safari app , you can install extensions to customize the way your browser works. For example, extensions can help you find coupons when shopping, block content on websites, give you access to features from other apps, and more. View and add Safari extensions Go to Settings > Safari, then tap Extensions. Tap More Extensions to browse through extensions in the App Store. When you find one you want, tap the price, or if the app is free, tap Get, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Unlock your home and car with keys in Wallet on iPhone
In the Wallet app , you can store keys to your home and car. iPhone automatically presents the right key when you arrive at your door, allowing you to enter with just a tap using NFC. With power reserve mode, your keys work even if the iPhone battery runs low. Unlock your home With a HomeKit door lock, you can store a home key in the Wallet app on your compatible iPhone and Apple Watch (Series 4 and later). Unlock your door by placing your iPhone or Apple Watch near the lock.
Change iPhone sounds and vibrations
Select version: Modifying this control will update this page automatically Search this guide iPhone User Guide Welcome Supported models iPhone 13 mini iPhone 13 iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone SE (2nd generation) iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone XR iPhone XS iPhone XS Max iPhone X iPhone 8 iPhone 8 Plus iPhone 7 iPhone 7 Plus iPhone 6s iPhone 6s Plus iPhone SE (1st generation) What’s new in iOS 15 Turn on and set...
Set an alarm on iPhone
In the Clock app , you can set regular alarms for any time of day and have them repeat on one or more days of the week. Ask Siri. Say something like: “Wake me up tomorrow at 7 a.m.” Learn how to ask Siri. Note: The Wake Up alarm in Clock is set in the Health app as part of a full sleep schedule (including bedtimes, wake up times, and more). If you don’t want to set up a sleep schedule, you can set a regular alarm in Clock for the time you want to wake up.
Block, filter, and report messages on iPhone
With iMessage, a message you receive from someone who isn’t saved in your contacts might be identified as possible spam or junk. You can report these messages to Apple. In the message, tap Report Junk, then tap Delete and Report Junk. The sender’s information and the message are sent to Apple, and the message is permanently deleted from your device. Note: Reporting junk or spam doesn’t prevent the sender from sending messages, but you can block the number to stop receiving them.
Models with a USB-C connector
iPadOS 14 iPad User Guide Welcome Supported models iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st and 2nd generation) iPad Pro 10.5-inch iPad Pro 9.7-inch iPad Air (4th generation) iPad Air (3rd generation) iPad Air 2 iPad (8th generation) iPad (7th generation) iPad (6th generation) iPad (5th generation) iPad...
Set up Screen Time through Family Sharing on iPhone
Select version: Modifying this control will update this page automatically Search this guide iPhone User Guide Welcome Supported models iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone SE (2nd generation) iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone XR iPhone XS iPhone XS Max iPhone X iPhone 8 iPhone 8 Plus iPhone 7 iPhone 7 Plus iPhone 6s iPhone 6s Plus iPhone SE (1st generation) What’s new in iOS 14 Turn on and set up iPhone Set up cellular service Connect to the internet...
Connect external storage devices to iPad
iPadOS 14 iPad User Guide Welcome Supported models iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st and 2nd generation) iPad Pro 10.5-inch iPad Pro 9.7-inch iPad Air (4th generation) iPad Air (3rd generation) iPad Air 2 iPad (8th generation) iPad (7th generation) iPad (6th generation) iPad (5th generation) iPad...
Connect external devices or servers with Files on iPad
You can use the Files app to access files stored on file servers, other cloud storage providers like Box and Dropbox, and external devices, such as USB drives and SD cards, after you connect them to your iPad. Connect to a computer or file server Tap at the top of the Browse sidebar. If you don’t see the Browse sidebar, tap Browse at the bottom of the screen. Tap Connect to Server. Enter a local hostname or a network address, then tap Connect.
Zoom in on the iPhone screen
In many apps, you can zoom in or out on specific items. For example, you can double-tap or pinch to look closer in Photos or expand webpage columns in Safari. You can also use the Zoom feature to magnify the screen no matter what you’re doing. You can magnify the entire screen (Full Screen Zoom) or magnify only part of the screen with a resizable lens (Window Zoom). And, you can use Zoom together with VoiceOver. Set up Zoom Go to Settings > Accessibility > Zoom, then turn on Zoom.
Locate an item in Find My on iPhone
In iOS 14.3 or later, you can use the Find My app to locate a missing item that you’ve registered to your Apple ID. See Add or update an item in Find My on iPhone. See the location of an item Tap Items, then tap the item you want to locate. If the item can be located: It appears on the map so you can see where it is. The updated location and timestamp appear under the item’s name. If the item can’t be located: You see where and when it was last located. Under Notifications, turn on Notify When Found.
Detect people around you using Magnifier on iPhone
On iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max with iOS 14.2 or later, you can use Magnifier to detect people and help you maintain a physical or social distance between others. When iPhone detects people nearby, you’re notified with sounds, speech, or haptic feedback. The feedback is more frequent when a person is closer to you. Important: Don’t use People Detection for navigation or in circumstances where you could be harmed or injured.
Set up Face ID on iPhone
Select version: Modifying this control will update this page automatically Search the user guide iPhone User Guide Welcome Supported iPhone models What’s new in iOS 14 Turn on and set up iPhone Set up cellular service Connect to the internet Apple ID and iCloud settings Download or bookmark the user guide Wake and unlock Learn basic gestures Learn gestures for iPhone models with Face ID Adjust the volume Change sounds and vibrations Find settings Adjust the screen brightness and color balance...
Share audio with AirPods and Beats products from iPad
While you wear AirPods or compatible Beats earphones or headphones, you can share what you’re listening to with a friend who’s also wearing AirPods or a compatible Beats product. Both sets of audio devices must be paired with iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Share passwords securely with AirDrop on iPhone
Select version: Select version: Modifying this control will update this page automatically iPhone User Guide Welcome Supported iPhone models What’s new in iOS 14 Turn on and set up iPhone Set up cellular service Connect to the internet Apple ID and iCloud settings Download or bookmark the user guide Wake and unlock Learn basic gestures Learn gestures for iPhone models with Face ID Adjust the volume Change sounds and vibrations Find settings Adjust the screen brightness and color balance...
Find your parked car using Maps on iPhone
Select version: Select version: Modifying this control will update this page automatically iPhone User Guide Welcome Supported iPhone models What’s new in iOS 14 Turn on and set up iPhone Set up cellular service Connect to the internet Apple ID and iCloud settings Download or bookmark the user guide Wake and unlock Learn basic gestures Learn gestures for iPhone models with Face ID Adjust the volume Change sounds and vibrations Find settings Adjust the screen brightness and color balance...
iPod touch User Guide
Set up your iPod touch with music, audiobooks, and podcasts for hours of listening enjoyment at your fingertips. Send text messages with photo filters and stickers, start a Group FaceTime call, or challenge friends to a game or puzzle from the App Store. Use Screen Time to gain insight into the time your kids spend on their devices, view activity reports, and set limits. To browse the iPod touch User Guide, click Table of Contents at the top of the page.
iPad User Guide
Change the wallpaper on your Home Screen and Lock Screen, add widgets, create your own Memoji, and set a Dark Mode schedule. Learn how to create notes instantly from the Lock Screen, draw perfect lines and shapes, and do more with handwritten text than ever before. Catch up with a TV show, sing along to your favorite songs, discover a podcast, or get lost in a good book. To browse the iPad User Guide, click Table of Contents at the top of the page.
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