iPhone Troubleshooting
Tips and tricks for fixing your iPhone when it freezes or when other problems arise.
My iPhone Email Won't Download
My iPhone running firmware 2.0 (and higher) isn’t downloading email, but I can access the Internet with Safari and other applications. What’s up, and how do I fix it?
My iPhone running firmware 2.0 (and higher) isn’t downloading email, but I can access the Internet with Safari and other applications. What’s up, and how do I fix it?
Troubleshooting Remote on the iPhone or iPod touch
Connecting your iPhone or iPod touch to your computer or AppleTV using Remote is usually pretty easy. However, sometimes - even when you follow the proper connection steps - you can’t establish the connection. In that case, try these troubleshooting steps.
Connecting your iPhone or iPod touch to your computer or AppleTV using Remote is usually pretty easy. However, sometimes - even when you follow the proper connection steps - you can’t establish the connection. In that case, try these troubleshooting steps.
How to Reset the iPhone 3G
Sometimes, the iPhone 3G gets so frozen that the standard force quit process for programs doesn't work. In that case, you'll need to reset the iPhone.
Sometimes, the iPhone 3G gets so frozen that the standard force quit process for programs doesn't work. In that case, you'll need to reset the iPhone.
How to Quit a Frozen Program on the iPhone 3G
The iPhone 3G is essentially a small computer and just like on larger computers, sometimes programs freeze and keep you from using the phone for anything else. In this situation, it's easy to quit that program.
The iPhone 3G is essentially a small computer and just like on larger computers, sometimes programs freeze and keep you from using the phone for anything else. In this situation, it's easy to quit that program.
How to Turn Off an iPhone 3G
The iPhone 3G goes to sleep by default after it's been inactive for a certain period of time. That's just putting it to sleep, though. In some circumstances – like a very low battery – you may want to actually turn the iPhone off.
The iPhone 3G goes to sleep by default after it's been inactive for a certain period of time. That's just putting it to sleep, though. In some circumstances – like a very low battery – you may want to actually turn the iPhone off.
I’m Missing Calls Because My iPhone Isn’t Ringing
It can be a puzzling situation: you’re getting voicemails and missing calls, but your iPhone doesn’t ring. It may seem mysterious, or like your iPhone is broken, but it’s probably not. The missing sound of your phone ringing probably is caused by mis-assigned ringtones.
It can be a puzzling situation: you’re getting voicemails and missing calls, but your iPhone doesn’t ring. It may seem mysterious, or like your iPhone is broken, but it’s probably not. The missing sound of your phone ringing probably is caused by mis-assigned ringtones.
iPhone Battery Icon Isn’t Changing
The solution to the problem of an iPhone whose battery has run close to zero not having its battery icon change during a recharge.
The solution to the problem of an iPhone whose battery has run close to zero not having its battery icon change during a recharge.
Dealing with iPhone Browser Crashes
One of the most common complaints about the iPhone’s software is the tendency of the Safari web browser to crash. If you’re having frequent browser crashes on the iPhone, there are a couple of steps you can take to try to repair the problem.
One of the most common complaints about the iPhone’s software is the tendency of the Safari web browser to crash. If you’re having frequent browser crashes on the iPhone, there are a couple of steps you can take to try to repair the problem.
Fixing iPhone Program Crashes and Stability Issues
The iPhone’s programs can crash just like those on your desktop or laptop computer. And, just like on your regular computer, this can be pretty frustrating. If you’re running into frequent iPhone program crashes, here are some tips for getting better stability from your iPhone.
The iPhone’s programs can crash just like those on your desktop or laptop computer. And, just like on your regular computer, this can be pretty frustrating. If you’re running into frequent iPhone program crashes, here are some tips for getting better stability from your iPhone.
How to Reset or Reboot iPhone
When the iPhone locks up or crashes, sometimes a standard restart won't work and you need to reset it. Here's how to reset or reboot the iPhone.
When the iPhone locks up or crashes, sometimes a standard restart won't work and you need to reset it. Here's how to reset or reboot the iPhone.
How To Turn Off or Restart an iPhone
The iPhone goes to sleep by default after it’s been inactive for a certain period of time. But what if you want to actually turn off the iPhone, not just let it sleep?
The iPhone goes to sleep by default after it’s been inactive for a certain period of time. But what if you want to actually turn off the iPhone, not just let it sleep?
Checking for the Latest iPhone Firmware
Given that the release of new firmware for the iPhone is usually a bit of an event and widely discussed in many places, you’re not likely to be surprised by its release. However, if you’re not sure whether you have the newest iPhone firmware, the process of checking (and installing the update, if one is available) is quick.
Given that the release of new firmware for the iPhone is usually a bit of an event and widely discussed in many places, you’re not likely to be surprised by its release. However, if you’re not sure whether you have the newest iPhone firmware, the process of checking (and installing the update, if one is available) is quick.
How to Quit iPhone Programs
When iPhone programs lock up, sometimes they need to be quit or force quit. Here's how to quit iPhone programs.
When iPhone programs lock up, sometimes they need to be quit or force quit. Here's how to quit iPhone programs.