Sometimes your cellular data will stop working on your iPhone or iPad. Assuming you are not just in a poor coverage area, there are a few generalized steps you can take that will fix a lot of cellular data not working bugs. The Obvious Stuff If you contact the Genius Bar or your cell carrier regarding your troubles, the first thing you’ll hear is “Have you tried turning it off and on again?” Restarting is troubleshooting 101 because it works so well, so make sure you give it a shot first. Hold down the power button on your iPhone until the “Slide to Power Off”… Read more
How to Factory Reset Your iPhone
There may come a time when you want to reset your phone to just as it was when it shipped out of the factory. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as pushing a paperclip into a hole on the site and powering it off. Those days are long gone. That said, it’s not as difficult as you may imagine. No matter what your reasons are for wanting to restore your iPhone to factory settings, it only takes a few steps. Why Would You Factory Reset Your iPhone? The main reason you’d want to restore your iPhone… Read more
Safari Not Working on Your iPhone? Here’s How to Fix It
Although iPhones and iPads support other apps to reach the Web, Safari remains the most favored and frequently used browser for iOS users. Troubleshooting on Safari can be frustrating, especially if its issues prevent you from searching for a solution online. Here are a few common reasons why Safari may not be working on your iPhone and how to fix the problems. The Problem: Safari Won’t Load a Page If Safari fails to load a website or loads a blank page, it may be because of a network error or poor network connection. Disable Experimental Features You may not know about this, but Safari for… Read more
How to Use Quality Wired Headphones with Your Newer iPhone
When you buy a new iPhone, the box includes a set of earbuds that Apple calls EarPods. There are far worse sounding earbuds out there, but the EarPods aren’t exactly flawless when it comes to audio quality. Unfortunately, if you have a new iPhone, you can’t exactly plug in any old set of headphones, since the headphone jack is gone. You can use Bluetooth headphones, but what if you’re looking to plug in your favorite set of wired headphones? Related: How to Use Your Own Headphones for In-Flight Entertainment No Headphone Jack? No Problem If you just want to plug in any old pair of… Read more
How to Back Up Your iPhone Like a Pro
If you’re like most people, your mobile phone is probably at the heart of your digital life. Unfortunately, owing to their nature, these devices are prone to damage, getting lost or stolen. For iPhone users, automatic back p of data to iCloud is available, but only up to 5GB of data. This means you may lose all your contacts, multimedia files, and other documents if you don’t have a backup plan. Here are a few different options you can use to back up your information in case your device ever gets lost, replaced, or damaged. Using iCloud and iTunes These are the two basic… Read more