Category: Mobiles and Smartphones Repair and Service
Contents of this article
- How to Update iPhone
- How to reset iPhone
- Connection to Wi-Fi network
Apple iPhone 6s
Connect
to Wi-Fi
If Wi Fi symbol 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
If Wi Fi symbol 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.
# 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 (i) 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 (i) next to a network you’ve joined before, then tap Forget this Network.
Set up your own Wi-Fi network
# 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 (i) 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 (i) 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
Manage an AirPort network
If iPhone is connected to an AirPort base station,
go to Settings > Wi-Fi, tap (i) 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.
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.
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.
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.
iCloud
iCloud offers free mail, contacts, calendar, and other features that you can set up simply by signing in to iCloud with your Apple ID, then making sure that the features you want to use are turned on.
Set up iCloud
iCloud offers free mail, contacts, calendar, and other features that you can set up simply by signing in to iCloud with your Apple ID, then making sure that the features you want to use are turned on.
Set up iCloud
Go to Settings > iCloud. Create an Apple ID if needed,
or use your existing one.
iCloud stores your photos and videos, documents, music,
calendars, contacts, and more. Content stored in iCloud is pushed wirelessly to
your other iOS devices and computers signed in to iCloud with the same Apple
ID. iCloud is available on devices with iOS 5 or later, on Mac computers with
OS X Lion v10.7.5 or later, and on PCs with iCloud for Windows 4.0 (Windows 7
or Windows 8 is required). You can also sign in to iCloud web page from any Mac or PC to access your iCloud
information and features like Photos, Find My iPhone, Mail, Calendar, Contacts,
iWork for iCloud, and more.
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
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.
Your
iPhone name
The name of your iPhone is used by both iTunes and iCloud.
Change the name of your iPhone
Change the name of your iPhone
Go to Settings > General > About
> Name
Speak
Screen
iPhone can read the contents of the screen to you, even if you don’t use VoiceOver.
Turn on Speak Screen
iPhone can read the contents of the screen to you, even if you don’t use VoiceOver.
Turn on Speak Screen
Go to Settings > General > Accessibility
> Speech.
Have iPhone speak the screen
Have iPhone speak the screen
Swipe down from the top of the screen with
two fingers. Use the controls that appear to pause speaking or adjust the rate.
Highlight what’s being spoken
Highlight what’s being spoken
Turn on Highlight Content, below the
Speak Screen switch when it’s turned on.
Use Siri
Use Siri
Say “speak screen.
Update iPhone
You can update software in iPhone Settings or by using iTunes.
Update wirelessly on 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
Update software in iTunes
iTunes checks for available software updates
each time you sync iPhone using iTunes.
Reset
iPhone settings
How to reset
How to reset
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.
# 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.
Restart
or reset iPhone
If something isn’t working right, try restarting iPhone, forcing an app to quit, or resetting iPhone.
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 app,
