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Dave Johnson is the How To Editor of GeeksPit, ensuring you can get the most from your Apple products and helping fix things when your technology isn’t behaving right.

Is your iPhone slow after iOS 18 update? Try these fixes

Last Updated on September 27, 2024 by Dave Johnson

  • If your iPhone is slow after iOS 18 update, making a few tweaks in the settings can significantly improve performance.
  • Common fixes include restarting your iPhone and updating your apps.
  • You can also try to remove unused apps and clear the cache on your iPhone.

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Some users have complained that their iPhone has become so slow and so sluggish as to almost be unusable after installing the latest iOS 18 update. But the problem is that there are so many tips and tricks out there, that you can be spending hours on tweaking and optimizing and downloading and be getting very little in return.

So, what are the best ways to speed up iOS 18?

Here’s how I speed up my iPhone running iOS 18.

How to fix slow iPhone on iOS 18

Try the suggestion below in order until your iPhone feel faster and smoother again:

1. Update your apps

Old apps may not run as smoothly or quickly on the iOS 18 without an update. After updating your iPhone to iOS 18, check to s, check to see if you’ve got app updates waiting. Here’s how:

  1. Open the App Store app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap Your Profile in the upper right of the screen.
  3. Tap Update All to update your apps.

2. Stop automatic updates

As with previous versions, iOS 18 runs processes in the background to make your life easier. Apps update themselves in the background, for example, which saves you from having to stare at an ever-increasing number in the badge alert on your App Store icon.

Updating apps in the background, however, is a process that occupies your device’s CPU (not to mention battery). You can disable this feature and update your apps manually via the App Store app. To do so, follow the steps below:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Scroll down and tap App Store.
  3. Tap the toggle switch to turn off App Updates in the Automatic Downloads section.

3. Free up some space

As you continue to use your iPhone, you also accumulate photos, files, and apps, this means your storage eventually fills up. This could potentially slow down your iPhone. For optimal performance, you should have at least 15 percent free space on your iPhone.

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Select iPhone Storage. You will see a list of personalized recommendations. You can follow these recommendations to free space.

4. Uninstall unused apps

If you are like most people, you probably download and install apps and only use once. Most of these apps you’ll never use and some of them may run in the background without you knowing, slowing your iPhone down in the process by sucking out memory and resources. It is best to remove them. You can always reinstall them later if you want them again.

You can delete apps on iPhone by tapping and holding until all the apps go into jiggle mode or just tap and hold on the app icon you wish to delete and remove it from the popup menu by choosing Delete app.

5. Get rid of widgets you don’t need

If you have too many Widgets on your Home screen, they can significantly impact your iPhone performance. Luckily, removing them is super easy.

  1. Locate press on the Widget you want to remove.
  2. Tap on Remove Widget.

6. Stop background app refresh

Some apps are constantly ticking in the background, syncing data and refreshing content. This activity can slow everything down and drastically reduce battery life. For example, your Facebook or Twitter feed will update without you manually updating when you open the app. Helpful, to be sure, but it occupies CPU cycles. To turn it off, followthe steps below:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Select Background App Refresh.
  4. Tap the toggle switch off. Or, you can take the a la carte approach and leave Background App Refresh enabled at the top and turn it off for individual apps from the list below.

Now, those apps will sync when you launch them rather than constantly syncing in the background.

7. Reduce transparency and motion effects

Apple give iOS a sense of depth as you tilt your phone or open and close apps. These motion effects generally improve your experience, but not if they result in choppy animations. Your iPhone can run a little faster if you reduce the work the CPU puts into displaying fancy graphics.

Here’s what you can do:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Accessibility.
  3. Tap Display and text size.
  4. Toggle Reduce transparency to On. This setting reduces the transparency and blur effects, ostensibly to increase legibility, but it can also serve to speed up performance because it’s one fewer graphics task for your device’s processor to handle.

Now go back to Accessibility menu and tap Motion.
Tap Reduce Motion and tap the toggle switch to turn on Reduce Motion.

Next, tap the toggle switch to turn off Prefer Cross-Fade Transitions.
Finally, you can also toggle off Auto-Play Message Effects, but that’ll take some of the fun out of texting.

8. Limit location services

Location services chew up battery life more than performance, but if your iOS device is draining its battery at a faster clip with iOS 18, it’s time to cut down on the number of apps using your device’s GPS to request your location. iOS gives you more control over how and when apps access your location.

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap Privacy & Security.
  3. Tap Location Services to adjust the settings for all of your apps that use location services.

9. Clear browsing history

One area where it’s relatively easy to get rid of superfluous files is Safari. This might initially slow down browsing, given that your iPhone will need to cache websites you visit again, but there will probably be a net performance gain in clearing out the junk. Here’s how:

  1. Open the Settings app and tap Apps.
  2. Tap Safari.
  3. Tap Clear History and Website Data.

10. Turn off Low Power Mode

Low Power Mode is an iOS setting that disables some iPhone features to save battery charge when it is low. Your iPhone will ask you if you want to turn on Low Power Mode when your battery drops to 20%, and then again at 10%.

Apple says that Low Power Mode reduces the amount of power that your iPhone is using to make your battery last longer. However, turning on Low Power Mode can cause your iPhone to run slower than normal.

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Battery.
  3. Toggle off Low Power Mode.

11. Check your battery health

If your iPhone is extremely slow, it may be the time for changing the battery.

Once batteries pass their peak performance, Apple may remotely throttle your phone’s performance. This keeps it from unexpectedly shutting down because the battery isn’t working properly.

To check the health of your iPhone battery, follow the steps below:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Battery.
  3. Tap Battery Health & Charging. You’ll see your battery’s maximum capacity, as well as options for setting Optimized Battery Charging and Clean Energy Charging. If your iPhone battery’s maximum capacity has dipped to 80% or lower, you’ll see an “Important Battery Message” warning you that your battery has degraded significantly and needs to be replaced or restored by an authorized Apple service provider.

12. Check your Wi-Fi connection

Poor Wifi connection may slow your iPhone down. If you are having trouble connecting your iPhone to a Wi-Fi network, here’s what to do:

  • Make sure that your iPhone is not too far from your router.
  • Restart everything: Your modem and router. To do that unplug them and wait about one minute and then replug them in. Also please ensure that your Wi-Fi router is running the latest firmware.
  • You may want to reset network settings. Please note that this will erase all of your saved network settings such as your Wi-Fi passwords etc. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
  • Try connecting a different Wi-Fi network. Does that impact the performance?

13. Keep your phone from getting too hot or cold

If the interior temperature of your phone exceeds what’s normal and the device overheats, your phone slows down. Move your iPhone to a cooler location and let its temperature adjust.

See also: how to fix iPhone overheating after iOS update issue

Very cold temperatures can also slow your iPhone. If your device runs slowly after being exposed to cold, move it to a warmer location.

14. Reboot

If you have not rebooted your iPhone recently, just reboot it. Restarting your iPhone often fix less serious issues that are slowing down your iPhone’s speed. In fact, restart your iPhone occasionally.

Here is how you can turn off and on your iPhone:

  • If you have an iPhone SE (2nd or 3rd generation): Press and hold the power button until you see the red power off slider. Drag the slider from left to right. Wait about a minute. Then press and hold the power button until the Apple logo appears.
  • If you have iPhone XR, XS, 11, 12, 13, 14, or iPhone 15: Press and hold the Side and volume up (or down) buttons together until the power off slider appears. Then drag the slider from left to right. Wait for about a minute and then press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo.

15. Reset your iPhone

We recommend resetting your handset when troubleshooting to clear out some old data, at the cost of having to re-enter certain passwords and other settings. Check out our guide on how to factory reset an iPhone for full details.

A general reset will likely result in improved performance — just make sure that you back up important files first.

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Select Transfer or reset iPhone.
  4. Tap Reset.
  5. Tap Reset All Settings and follow the onscreen instructions.

A more drastic approach is to go for the full factory reset:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone
  4. Tap Erase all content and settings and follow the onscreen instructions.

16. Wait for the next iOS update

Bugs do slip through the net, and sometimes all you can do is wait for Apple to fix the problem and roll out a new update.

That said, if you’re iPhone is slow even after installing the upcoming version of iOS 18, I recommend that you contact Apple Support for further help.

Tags: iOS, Software Update

iPhone overheating after iOS 18 update? Try these 12 tips

Last Updated on September 26, 2024 by Dave Johnson

Have you noticed your iPhone overheating since installing iOS 18, the latest update for the iPhone? Well, you’re not alone, because my iPhone has been doing exactly the same.

I first noticed the problem a few hours after installing the update a little over a week ago. I observed that the iPhone got a lot warmer than usual — especially when being charged on a wireless charger (and yes, this was a genuine Apple MagSafe wireless charger.

I started to get reports from other users saying the same thing, and came across similar concerns online. It seems to mostly affect the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15, although I’ve come across reports from users with other handsets who say this is a problem.

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Overheating can become a big problem, especially if it happens consistently.

You don’t want your iPhone to overheat, because it can cause glitches and crashes, slow down the device, damage internal components, drain the battery and permanently shorten the battery lifespan.

That’s why you want to take all the measures you can to fix this iOS 18 overheating problem. You can’t stop all instances of overheating, but there are many things you can do. Here’s what you need to know.

Why is your iPhone getting hot after iOS 18 update?

iPhones need to carry out a number of tasks in the background in the aftermath of an iOS update. This consumes more battery power than usual, causing an iPhone to get hot.

Your iPhone might overheat from other causes, such as:

  • Leaving your iPhone in direct sunlight.
  • Keeping your phone in a hot environment.
  • Overusing your iPhone when it’s charging.
  • A faulty battery or charger.
  • Bugs in the iOS.
  • Malfunctioning application
  • Poorly designed phone case.

How to fix iOS 18 overheating issue

1. Be patient

A lot goes on during and after installing an iOS update, and tasks such as reindexing photos can consume a lot of processing power, which in turn can temporarily cause the iPhone to heat up. So, if you just installed iOS 18 on your iPhone, I recommend that you remain patient. Things should return to normal within a few days of installing an update.

2. Update your apps

It is not unusual for apps to have bugs or issues that cause them to use more power than necessary. This could result in the iPhone overheating, even when not directly using the app.

The solution? Update all the apps you run, as updates often deliver critical security patches and improved functionality. Here’s how:

  1. Open App Store.
  2. Tap the Profile icon in the upper-right of the screen.
  3. Scroll down to Available updates.
  4. Tap Update all.
  5. Tap Done.

3. Limit processor-intensive tasks

If you are using your iPhone for heavy processing tasks like playing high-end games, streaming, using graphics-intensive applications, or recording videos for an extended period, this can cause your phone to overheat.

If you notice that your iPhone gets too hot when performing a demanding task, you might want to limit that task.

If there are other devices in your vicinity that do the same thing — like a PC or game console — use them instead so you don’t overheat your phone.

4. Make sure you use an Apple-certified charger and cable

It is absolutely normal for your iPhone to warm up a little while charging, but if your device feels hot to the touch, there’s something wrong.

Charging your iPhone with a non-Apple charger that doesn’t comply with Apple’s safety standards, can cause it to overheat. Swapping that out for a MFi certified charger or a charger from Apple might help here.

You may also want to switch to wired charging. This doesn’t eliminate the overheating completely, but the charging generates less heat this way.

Also, ensure that your iPhone’s charging port is clean and free of any dirt or lint. Any piled-up lint or debris may prevent the charger from working properly, resulting in overheating.

5. Avoid exposing your iPhone to extreme temperatures

Extreme environmental temperatures, both hot and cold, can cause an iPhone to overheat. Apple makes it clear that you should not use your iPhone when temperatures are outside of the range of 0 to 35 degrees Celsius (32 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit).

Leaving your iPhone in a car is particularly problematic because the car’s interior can easily exceed this range when left in the hot sun.

For in-car charging, i like using a wireless charger that has a built-in fan to keep things cool.

Apple offers some tips on helping to keep your iPhone cool in high temperatures:

  • Don’t leave your iPhone or iPad in a car on a hot day
  • Don’t leave your iPhone or iPad in direct sunlight for an extended period of time

Do your best to keep the iPhone within its operating temperatures of 0 to 35 degrees Celsius (32 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit).

6. Remove the iPhone from the case

Another tip that I found useful when i experienced overheating issue after iOS 18 update was to take the iPhone out of any case.

iPhones dissipate the heat into their surroundings through the back shell, and poorly designed case can interfere with this heat dissipation.

Check to make sure the case on your iPhone isn’t causing the overheating.

Remove the case from your iPhone and test for a day or two.

Just try not to drop it!

If the overheating stops, try a lighter case.

7. Control the screen brightness

Having your iPhone’s brightness at maximum can cause overheating and drain your phone’s battery quickly.

Luckily, iPhone has a setting that automatically adjusts the brightness based on the conditions around you.

First, launch the Control center on your iPhone and use the slider to decrease the brightness level.

Now follow the steps below:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Accessibility.
  3. Tap Display and text size.
  4. Scroll down to the bottom and ensure Auto-brightness is enabled.

8. Try using Low Power Mode

If your iPhone is still running hot, turn on Low Power Mode. In low-power mode, the iPhone uses less energy and only carries out essential functions, thus saving battery life while the phone runs cooler. Your iPhone produces less heat when the battery discharges more slowly.

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Scroll down and tap on Battery.
  3. Switch the toggle for Low Power Mode at the top.

9. Scan for apps causing overheating

If none of the previous steps helped, what else could it be? It could be a rogue app that’s causing your iPhone to overheat. Fortunately, iOS offers you the tools you need to track down misbehaving apps.

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Privacy & Security.
  3. Tap Analytics & Improvements.
  4. Choose Analytics Data. This will show you a list of any apps that have been crashing.

10. Restart your iPhone

If your iPhone is still overheating, try a reboot and see if that helps. It can’t hurt.

To restart an iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, or iPhone 16:

  1. Hold down the Power button and either of the Volume buttons for a few seconds.
  2. A slider will appear at the top, telling you to slide to power off. Press the power icon in the slider and drag it to the right.
  3. Let the iPhone cool down for a few minutes.
  4. Hold down the Power button for a few seconds and release it when you see the Apple logo on the screen.

To restart an iPhone SE (2nd or 3rd generation):

  1. Hold down the Power button for a few seconds.
  2. When the slide to power off slider appears at the top, press and drag the power icon inside it to the right.
  3. Wait a few minutes to give the iPhone time to cool down.
  4. Press and hold the Power button and release it when the Apple logo appears.

11. Reset your iPhone

If you find that your iPhone’s still getting too hot after trying the steps mentioned above, you should try resetting the phone to return it to its factory settings.

This will delete all apps and customized settings, but it could potentially help you troubleshoot the overheating problem. For details on how to reset your iPhone to factory settings — and how to avoid losing your most important data in the process — check out our dedicated article on the topic.

12. Wait for the next iOS 18 update

Bugs do slip through the net, and sometimes all you can do is wait for Apple to fix the problem and roll out a new update.

Apple is getting much better at fixing issues, although you do have to wait for the fix and take a gamble that the new iOS 18 update does indeed correct the overheating problem and not cause more chaos.

That said, given that pretty much every update Apple rolls out nowadays is packed with iOS security fixes, I recommend installing updates to avoid leaving your iPhone vulnerable to attack.

If you continue to experience overheating issues, even after updating to the subsequent version of iOS 18, I’d recommend downloading the Apple Support app to your iPhone and filing a report on the issue. This will allow you to share the details, text with a support rep, and/or make a genius bar appointment to have your device looked at by an Apple technician.

Bottom line

One of the most rapid ways to cool down an iPhone is to turn it off completely and let it come down to normal temperature naturally. Don’t try to "speed up" the process by putting the iPhone into a refrigerator or ice box as this could also damage the battery.

Tags: iOS, Software Update

iOS 18 draining your iPhone battery? Try these fixes

Last Updated on September 26, 2024 by Dave Johnson

Some iPhone users are experiencing battery drain issue after the iOS 18 update. Here’s what you can do if that problem affects you.

If you updated to iOS 18, you might notice your iPhone’s battery draining faster than you remember before you got Apple’s latest update.

While you may be quick to point a finger at the update itself as the culprit, there are several reasons why you may notice your battery draining a bit faster in the days after the update. We’ve listed some reasons below and how you can address them.

Why is my iPhone battery draining so fast after iOS 18 update?

Here are a couple of reasons why iOS 18 might be draining your iPhone battery:

  • Your phone is working overtime in thebackground. New features may need to index your files to work properly.
  • Your apps don’t support the latest version of iOS 18.Developers are given plenty of time to update their apps to the latest iPhone software, but if they don’t, the apps could drain more battery because they’re outdated.

And of course, there’s always the slight chance of iOS 18 bugs that could be eating up your iPhone battery life in the background.

How to fix iOS 18 battery drain issue

Be patient

It’s normal to experience a drop — even quite a significant drop — in battery life following the installation of an iOS update.

iPhones need to carry out a number of tasks in the background in the aftermath of an update. This consumes more battery power than usual, and that will disappear once your iPhone gets settled with the software update.

Control the screen brightness.

A bright display can make your iPhone battery drain fast, so a good strategy is to keep the screen as dim as your eyes can handle. Your eyes may not like this at first if they’re accustomed to a higher setting, but I guarantee that after an hour or so, you won’t even notice the difference. You will, however, get longer battery life. To do this, launch the Control Center by swiping down from the top right of the screen and drag the Brightness sliderdown. You can also disable the iPhone’s ability to automatically adjust screen brightness in response to ambient lighting, so you are always in charge. To do that, start the Settings app and tap Display & Brightness. Then turn off True Tone by swiping the button to the left. Turning on Dark mode in the Appearance section of this same screen can also extend the battery life.

Update your apps

The problem might not be the iOS 18 update but more a problem with apps that haven’t been updated, especially when new versions of iOS have been released. Therefore, it’s a good idea to make sure all your apps are updated before you spend a lot of time trying to diagnose what’s going on.

Launch the App Store on your iPhone and tap your profile icon in the top-right corner, then scroll down to Available Updates to look for updates. (I like to pull down this screen to refresh it, so I see all the latest updates.)

if they are apps that need to be updated, tap Update All, and the download/installation process will begin.

Find out what’s eating your battery

It is not unusual for apps to have bugs or issues that cause them to drain iPhone battery. Fortunately, iOS offers you the tools you need to track down misbehaving apps.

Head over to Settings > Battery, where you will see a lot of data, including Battery Usage By App. Tapping on it also allows you to switch to Activity By App, which shows a breakdown of how much power the app is using while on the screen and how much it is using when in the background.

You can use this information to diagnose battery drain issues. Here are some other things you can use this information for:

  • An app going berserk in the background will show lots of activity in the background compared with screen activity. (Try disabling background activity for that app and see if that helps.)
  • You can spot charging problems. (Was the battery actually charging when you thought it was?)
  • You can also spot poor battery performance. (Look for battery charge falling rapidly.)

Disable your iPhone’s location services

Location services — which let your apps know where you are so they can offer location-specific information and features — is convenient, but it can also drain your battery quickly. If you don’t need location services, consider turning it off, at least some of the time. To control this feature, start the Settings app and tap Privacy & Security. Tap Location Services and then disable the feature by swiping the button to the left. Remember to come back to this screen and enable location services if you later want to use the feature.

What about overheating?

Don’t get into a competition to see how hot you can get your iPhone. That path leads to hardware damage. A stressed, hot battery is an unhappy battery, and that can create premature wear and performance issues.

So, if your iPhone is overheating, remove it from a hot window and don’t keep it in a hot car. I also recommend temporarily taking the phone out of any case it’s in.

Check if your battery needs replacing

Over time, batteries can degrade or even become damaged. If your handset is four years or older, then the battery might need to be replaced.

Tap on Settings, go into Battery > Battery Health & Charging, and check what the Maximum Capacity of the battery is listed as. A level below 80% indicates a worn battery. Simply get the battery serviced by Apple or a qualified third-party repairer.

Wait for the next iOS 18 update

Bugs do slip through the net, and sometimes all you can do is wait for Apple to fix the problem and roll out a new update.

Apple is getting much better at fixing issues, although you do have to wait for the fix and take a gamble that the new update does indeed correct the problem and not cause more chaos.

That said, given that pretty much every update Apple rolls out nowadays is packed with iOS security fixes, I recommend installing updates to avoid leaving your iPhone vulnerable to attack.

Bonus tips to fix iOS 18 battery drain issue

Here are a few things I’ve seen help with battery life on iOS 18:

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  • Restart your iPhone. Sometimes after an iOS update, your ‌iPhone‌ could be glitched and bugged out, and a simple restart could resolve it and bring your battery life back to normal.
  • Turn off Wi-Fi Assist, a feature that uses cellular data when your Wi-Fi connection is weak or slow. You can disable it by going to Settings > Cellular, and scrolling down to the bottom to turn off Wi-Fi Assist.
  • Reset network settings. I’m not sure how or why this helps, but several people have reported that this reset improved their battery life dramatically. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone and then tap on Reset and then Reset Network Settings.

Tags: Battery, iOS, Software Update

How to fix iPhone Flashlight not working after iOS 18 update

Last Updated on September 26, 2024 by Dave Johnson

If your iPhone’s flashlight stopped working after the recent iOS 18 update, you can troubleshoot the issue in a matter of minutes and get your trusty light shining again.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • To fix iPhone flashlight that’s not working on 18, close the camera app, and update your iPhone.
  • You can also try restarting and resetting iPhone settings.
  • If all else fails, contact Apple Support for assistance.

The LED camera flash on your iPhone (as well as on your iPad Pro and iPod Touch) doubles as a flashlight, a convenient feature that you can use while walking your dog at night, looking for small objects that have fallen underneath your bed, and more. However, iPhone Flashlight is not immune to issues. Recently, a handful of users have taken to various forums to complain that Flashlight is not working on their iPhone after installing iOS 18 update.

Reasons Why iPhone Flashlight Isn’t Working after iOS 18 update

There are several reasons why the iPhone flashlight function may not be working in iOS 18. It’s possible a software bug or glitch may be causing the feature to malfunction. If the iPhone Flashlight is greyed out, your phone may be having a hardware problem.

If your iPhone flashlight isn’t working, you don’t necessarily have to be left in the dark.

Here are five ways to fix an iPhone torch that won’t turn on.

How to fix iPhone Flashlight that’s not working after iOS 18 update

Follow these steps in the order listed to troubleshoot iPhone flashlight problem.

1. Close the Camera app

If your phone’s camera app is open, the flashlight won’t be able to take control of the LED.

  • On an iPhone XR or later , swipe up and hold on the center of the screen, then swipe up to close the Camera app.
  • On an iPhone SE )2nd generation) or later, tap the home button twice then swipe up to close the Camera app.

2. Update your iPhone

Make sure your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS 18.

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Tap Software Update.
  4. At this point, your iPhone will check if an update is available. When one is found, tap Update Now.

3. Restart your iPhone

Turning your iPhone off and on again may refresh the software and restore the flashlight.

To turn off an iPhone XR or later, follow the instructions below.

  1. Press and hold down the side button and either the volume up button or volume down button.
  2. When the power slider appears, swipe the power button inside it to the right.
  3. After the iPhone has completely shut down, press and hold the side button again until the Apple logo appears.

Turning off an iPhone SE (2nd generation) or later is slightly different.

  1. Press and hold down the side button.
  2. When the power slider appears, swipe the power button inside it to the right.
  3. After the iPhone has completely shut down, press and hold the side button again until the Apple logo appears.

4. Reset your iPhone settings

If you’ve gotten this far and nothing has worked, it might simply be a case in which some intermittent software glitch is keeping your iPhone Flashlight from working. Often, resetting all the settings on your iPhone can fix the problem. You won’t lose any data, images, or other stuff, but you may need to reset your wallpaper and alarms and other basics.

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Select Transfer or Reset iPhone at the bottom.
  4. Tap Reset.
  5. In the menu that appears, tap Reset all Settings.

Contact Apple support

You may find that the iPhone flashlight does not turn on, even when its button is lit up as usual. If so, this is a hardware problem, so you need to contact Apple support.

Visit Apple’s website to figure out which support option is best for you. Apple provides support online, over-the-phone, through the mail, and in-person at Apple Stores. If you plan to go into your local Apple Store, make sure to schedule a genius bar appointment first!

Tags: Flashlight, iPhone Troubleshooting

Can you still call someone who blocked you on iPhone?

Last Updated on December 24, 2023 by Dave Johnson

If you are making unwanted phone calls or messages on an iPhone to someone, the recipient of these messages may finally decide to block you. But if you genuinely didn’t mean to harass them, you may want to know “can you call someone who blocked you on iPhone?” In this article, I will answer this question.

WHAT TO KNOW

  • There are various ways to call someone who blocked your number on iPhone.
  • To call someone who blocked your number on iPhone, try hiding your caller ID.
  • You can also try calling them using a different number or communication apps.

Can You Call Someone Who Blocked You on iPhone?

If you are blocked, you will not be able to call (regular phone and FaceTime), and your messages won’t be delivered if you are blocked on your iPhone. However, there are still ways to reach them if you really need to call the person who blocked your number. You may want to do this if you think that your number was blocked accidentally or if there is something very important. And, lastly, before proceeding, think carefully if you deserved the blocking. If you deserve it, do not try any of the methods discussed below.

How to call someone who blocked your number on iPhone

1. Dial *67 Before the Number You Want to Call

The simplest way to call someone who blocked your number on iPhone is to add *67to the beginning of the phone number you want to call. If you use this method to hide your caller ID from someone saved in your contacts, you’ll need to make a note of their number (or copy it to the clipboard) first. Then type (or paste) it into the phone app manually, with *67 at the beginning of it.

As an example, if you wanted to block your phone number when calling [555 555 5555](tel:555 555 5555), you’d need to dial *67 [555 555 5555](tel:555 555 5555).

In the UK and Ireland, you need to add 141 to the beginning of phone numbers instead of *67.

When you use *67 to call someone, you will show up as No Caller ID, Private, Blocked, or something similar on their device.

It’s completely free to use *67, and you can use it as often as you like. Of course, you need to dial *67 before any blocked phone call you want to make.

2. Change the Caller ID Settings on Your iPhone

Next, you can try to hide your Caller ID and then try calling them. When you hide your caller ID, you will show up as No Caller ID, Private, or Unknown Number. Therefore, with no number available to block, your call should be immediately picked up at the other end.

Unfortunately, some cell carriers don’t allow you to block your caller ID from your iPhone. If you can’t find the settings below, move onto the next step to find out how to call someone who blocked your number on iPhone.

  1. Open the Settings app and scroll down to tap on the Phone option.
  2. Tap Show My Caller ID, then turn off the toggle to hide your number.

3. Call The Person Using Another Phone Numbers

Another method you can try is calling that person from a different phone number. Borrow someone else’s phone and dial that person’s number.

4. Call them using another communication apps

Finally, you can call them using communication apps like Facebook Messenger, Skype, Instagram, or Whatsapp. Third-party communication apps are not affected by the iOS blocking. However, these apps also offer their own blocking features, and you may be blocked in these too. For this to work, however, the recipient must also be using the app, and you must not be blocked in these apps too.

Now You Know the Truth

With the methods listed above, you can easily call someone who blocked you on iPhone.

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