The Ins And Outs Of Using An Iphone

TIP! Rice is an easy and quick way to dry out your iPhone if you happen to get it wet. You should of course avoid dropping your iPhone in water.

The iphone leads the pack among all of the smartphones, and for very good reasons. The feature of the iphone and the apps to customize it make it a perfect choice for the multi-tasker. The following article will help you to learn how to become the master of your iphone and put its power to use for you.

TIP! Download an app that will allow you to upload files on your iPhone and use it as a storage device. You may upload text files, videos, pictures and music.

Keep up on all of the new updates for your phone as they are released. Updating your phone guarantees that you have the latest software fixes, updates and options for your phone. You will also have to store all photos and other information you have on your computer in case something bad occurs to the phone, you’re covered.

TIP! You can take photos with the cord from your headphones. Initially, you will want to frame the photograph.

After you know how to take pictures using the volume buttons, try using the headphone cord. Steady your hand while focusing on your subject, and press the button on the cord when you are ready. Using this technique will help ensure your photos are crisp and clear.

TIP! If you are writing anything on the iPhone and do not want to use the predictive text feature, the suggestion box can be dismissed without touching the “X.” You can actually tap your finger anywhere within the screen to dismiss the box.

You don’t have to append “.com” to web addresses while you are browsing. All you need is the main portion of the address typed in and the browser should connect you with the proper site. Though this may seem insignificant, the time savings can be substantial over the long run.

TIP! Have you ever missed out on a great picture because your couldn’t access your iPhone’s camera quickly? Consider this simple shortcut. If you have locked the screen, tap twice on the Home button.

When using Safari, make calls with a single tap. Let’s say you want to find a dry cleaner. When you locate the phone number of the cleaners, you don’t need to switch over to the phone component of your iphone. Simply tap the number, and you’re immediately connected to the desired business.

TIP! Just like with lots of other smartphones, the iPhone can be set to give you visual indicators of when you receive calls and/or messages. You can set your iPhone to show a silent blink from the camera flash as each call or message comes into your phone.

If you want to stay on top of your email, tag your account to your iphone. This feature allows you to receive and view messages right away directly on your iphone. You can have one or many email accounts hooked up to your phone.

TIP! You can take screenshots with your phone. Once you find the screen you want to save, hold the “home” button down while simultaneously clicking the “sleep” button.

You can set your iphone to let you know when calls or messages are coming in. If you want silent yet pronounced message notifications, you can set your camera to flash as messages appear. Navigate your way through to set this option, clicking on the General tab under Settings and then click on Accessibility. Then all you do is turn on the setting for LED Flash Alerts.

TIP! The Safari browser on the iPhone is so amazing and lets you accomplish pretty much anything that can be done on regular computer. If you find a picture you would like to save, simply press and hold it.

Be sure to keep your iPhone’s operating system up to date. Because of the fact that iPhones are now almost equivalent to a laptop there are many things that can go wrong that need to be fixed. This is even more important if your phone contains any personal information.

TIP! If your iPhone freezes up and does not restart by pressing the “sleep/wake” button, a hard reset will fix the problem. Hold that button down while you simultaneously press the “home key”.

Create shortcuts for sayings or phrases you use a lot to save yourself some time. This can be handy when typing common phrases like “where are you” or entering long email addresses. Locate the keyboard settings on your iphone to access this useful feature.

TIP! If you happen to drop your phone into a liquid, stop yourself from immediately turning it back on. Thoroughly dry the outside, and let the inside dry overnight.

The Calendar on your iphone is a great organizational tool. There is a way to very efficiently add calendar events without using “+.” Go to the “Day” view. Then press on the hour you want to schedule an event for. This creates a new event listing. You will free up more time for other things!

TIP! The suggested words feature on the iPhone isn’t worth the time. To end this feature, simply tap your iPhone screen to quit the suggestion box.

Scrolling back to the top part of any page that you visit while using the iphone can seem like such a hassle. This can be avoided by making one simple click. Tapping status bar up on your screen (in other words the clock) instantly returns you to the page’s beginning. You can also use the same feature on many other long lists (such as your music library).

You can mark emails as unread; however, the option is not visible on the main, mail screen. Navigate to details and tap unread; that’s all there is to it.

TIP! You can help yourself stay organized by using the iPhone calendar. You can quickly use this tool by directly adding events instead of always using “+” button.

If you have an iphone, you should try using it to browse Facebook. Many people already take advantage of the benefits of Facebook while using their iphone, but some do not know they are able to use Facebook on their iphone.

TIP! You can use your iPhone camera single-handedly. Simply frame your picture and press the volume button +.

You can customize shortcuts on your phone that will allow for faster typing. Within the Settings menu, go to Keyboard in the General section. There you will find Add New Shortcut. These shortcuts are a huge time-saver when typing out phrases and words that you input all the time. When you write these shortcuts, the equivalent phrases and words will be put in full.

TIP! Although your iPhone does everything it can to make navigating web pages as easy as possible, it can still be a real slog to scroll back up to the top of a long page. Fortunately, it’s not necessary to do this.

To hang onto the draft of a message, you have started typing, just tap the “Cancel” button. You will immediately be given the option to save, cancel or avoid saving. Your message will be dropped into the Drafts folder if you hit “Save.” If necessary, the device will create a new Drafts folder.

TIP! If you have an iPhone, you should try using it to browse Facebook. Not everyone knows yet that Facebook and other social networks are accessible from the iPhone.

Your iphone can be used to send valuable pictures to your family and/or friends. Thare are two easy ways to get this done. You can either send saved images through email or upload them to your social media account.

TIP! If you want to save an email or a text without sending it, tap on cancel. The mail option will appear and will ask if you want to Save or Don’t Save, or if you want to cancel.

There is a way to scroll your contacts that does not involve finger flicking. Place one of your fingers on the area of the alphabetical list. Slide your finger up and down the list for a simpler method of scrolling. That gives you a better way to look through your contacts.

TIP! It is very simple to gain access to the iPod controls and favorites instantaneously. All you have to do is go to settings, then general, and then the home button.

Thanks to it’s popularity, many have seen how great the iphone is as a device. The endless features, apps and functions hold endless possibilities for the user. Most people find it takes time to understand how to utilize all the features available on an iphone. But there is a good chance you never will use all of them and the tips from this article can help you make the most of your phone.