This article will tell you how to erase your iPhone to sell it. Whether you want to sell your iPhone or trade it in for a newer model, you will need to learn how to do a factory reset on your iPhone. It is crucial to erase your iPhone so that no one can access your private information. It will also make your life easier if you can restore your iPhone’s data on your new phone. Learn what to do before selling your iPhone.
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Apple Pencil Not Charging? 6 Easy Fixes
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Why is my Apple Pencil not charging? An uncharged Apple Pencil can put a dent in any iPad user's workflow. Buying a new Apple Pencil can be expensive, so before you throw your Apple Pencil away and order a replacement, try these quick and easy fixes.
How to Skip Songs with AirPods
By Jivan Hall
It’s amazing how much tech is squeezed into such a small package. The magic of AirPods lies in Apple’s patented H1 chip. Along with optical sensors, and motion accelerometers, it also allows you to start, stop, or skip songs by using touch controls. Read on to learn how to skip songs on your AirPods, AirPods 2, AirPods 3, and AirPods Pro.
Apple Maps Not Working? 5 Fixes to Get You Back on the Road
By Rhett Intriago
So you’re about to embark on a long road trip but Apple Maps is not working? We’ll help you get back on the road in no time at all. Below, you’ll find our best suggestions for fixing Apple Maps not working.
How to Change Admin Name on Mac
By Devala Rees
While you can have multiple users and logins on a Mac, there may come a time when you need to know how to change Mac usernames. However, doing so incorrectly can lead to potential damage to your account that will prevent you from logging in. Below, we'll cover how to change the local account administrator name safely and without any trouble.
What to Do When Apple Watch Won’t Turn On
By Rhett Intriago
Troubleshooting an Apple Watch can be a bit trickier than troubleshooting an iPhone. When something is wrong with your iPhone, you always have the option of plugging it into your computer and restoring it from a backup or wiping the phone entirely. However, an Apple Watch has no ports to plug into, so diagnosing any issues you are experiencing can be challenging. That’s why we’ve put together this article on what to do when your Apple Watch won’t turn on.
How to Set Up New Accounts for Multiple Users on Mac
By Devala Rees
Adding a new user account to your Mac is a surprisingly simple process! You can easily create a new user account in System Preferences and set the permissions you would like to give the new user. Let's cover how to create a new user account on your Mac.
How to Clean Beats Headphones
By Gressa Cedergren
Cleaning your Beats headphones may sound like the last way you want to spend your free time. But a quick ten minutes starts to sound pretty rational if you consider that the build-up of sweat, earwax, dirt, and bacteria can lead to an ear infection, lower sound quality, and perhaps worse of all, a horrible smell that lingers. Below, we'll cover how to clean your Beats headphones and earphones safely and properly.
Easy Fixes for Tap to Download Not Working
By Rhett Intriago
On the iPhone, when you receive images or other types of attachments, they are supposed to load immediately. Occasionally, you might instead see a message that says “Tap to Download” where an attachment should be, or, on newer versions of iOS, you might simply see a simple download button. When you tap that button, you can download the attachment. However, what should you do when tap to download is not working?
How to Disconnect iPhone from Mac—The Easiest Way
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If you're looking for how to disconnect your iPhone from your Macbook or Mac, there are several options for how to proceed. We'll go over how to truly unlink your iPhone from your Macbook, as well as some middle ground options, in case there are just certain features you would like on only one device.
iPhone Bluetooth Settings: How to Block an App's Access
By Tamlin Day
Apple is famous for its extensive privacy settings. You can customize your Location Services for specific apps, prevent apps from tracking you, and even block apps from using Bluetooth. This won’t stop you from being able to use your headphones, but it will prevent the app from using your iPhone's Bluetooth in other ways that might affect your privacy. Read on to learn how to customize your iPhone Bluetooth settings and disable Bluetooth for specific apps.
How to Turn Off Phone without Power Button
By Rhett Intriago
Having trouble with your iPhone's power button? Luckily, there is an easy way to turn off your phone without the power button. With the accessibility setting, Assistive Touch, you can perform a variety of actions with just a few taps. Let's take a look at how to enable this feature.
How to Turn On Subtitles on Apple TV
By Rachel Needell
Like me, you may be the type of person who has to watch their shows with subtitles. Or, on the flip side, perhaps you hate having subtitles on your screen while you’re trying to watch. Either way, we’ll show you how to turn subtitles on or off on your Apple TV.
How to Delete Apps on Apple TV Quickly & Permanently
By August Garry
Did you install an app on your Apple TV you no longer need? Learn how to delete Apple TV apps to navigate your apps list quicker or permanently to free up space. In this article, we’ll go over how to delete apps on Apple TV vs uninstalling them.
How to Toggle iPhone Rotation Lock without Using Control Panel
By Brian Peters
Many people like to keep their iPhone's screen rotation locked so that it doesn't switch into landscape orientation accidentally. When you're watching a video or doing something else where landscape orientation would be helpful, it can be disruptive to need to open the Control Panel to turn the rotation lock off.
How to Unpair Apple Watch from iPhone
By Conner Carey
Here's how to unpair your old Apple Watch and factory reset it so that you can pair your new Apple Watch to your iPhone. Don't worry; all your data will transfer to your new Apple Watch!
How to Know Which HomePod Model You Own
By Kenya Smith
You want to contact Apple Support because you’re having technical issues with your HomePod or you want to sell it online, but you’ve encountered one problem. You're not sure which HomePod model you have. You could find out what model you have by looking at the box that the HomePod came in, but you threw it away. Not to worry though. We will show you two quick and easy ways you can identify the model of your HomePod and compare HomePad models. Let’s get started!
How to Use the Hidden Water Eject Shortcut on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
The Apple Watch has a nifty feature that ejects water from the speaker after you’ve been for a swim. The iPhone doesn’t have the same feature, sadly, so if your iPhone ever takes a dive, there’s no option to clear water from your speakers. However, some tech-savvy iPhone users have found a way to create a water eject shortcut that performs a similar function. Check it out below!
iPhone Keeps Disconnecting from Wi-Fi? Fix It Fast!
By Leanne Hays
If your iPad or iPhone keeps disconnecting from Wi-Fi, you'll want to fix it fast, before you use up all your cellular data! Here's what to do if your phone keeps disconnecting from Wi-Fi.