iPhone 14 Pro Max Complete User Manual 2023 E-Book

Wilson Douglas M.

• Herausgeber: Kenopub Solutions
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023

Beschreibung

Love or hate Apple, the tech giant does know how to make a smartphone and the iPhone 14 Pro Max is the latest in a very long line of excellent offerings.

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is unquestionably the greatest iPhone available right now. The greatest cameras, biggest screen, best design, and smartest display are all found in it.

There is a whole lot more features and benefits you can enjoy from purchasing the new iPhone 14 pro max and getting this user guide.

This book uses a unique visual approach, with step-by-step instructions and pro tips that will teach you how to use your iPhone 14 Pro max like a pro.
Check out this guide as it explains both complex and basic tips and tricks, features and setup on how to use your iPhone 14 Pro Max effectively.

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iPhone 14 Pro Max

Complete User Manual 2023

A Comprehensive Practical Guide with Tips and Tricks to Master Your Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Douglas M. Wilson

Copyright © 2023 by Douglas M. Wilson- All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, and scanning without permission in writing by the author.

Contents

Introduction

CHAPTER 1

Set up and get started

Turn on and set up iPhone

Set up cellular service on iPhone

Connect iPhone to the internet

Manage Apple ID and iCloud settings on iPhone

CHAPTER 2

Basic Guide

Learn basic gestures to interact with iPhone

Change common iPhone settings

Change the name of your iPhone

Set up mail, contacts, and calendar accounts

Access features from the iPhone Lock Screen

CHAPTER 3

How to Use Apps

Switch between apps on iPhone

Multitask with Picture in Picture on iPhone

Move and organize apps on iPhone

Quit and reopen an app on iPhone

Enter, Select, and reserve text

Select and edit text on iPhone

Use predictive text

Save keystrokes with text replacements on iPhone

Makes up files and photos

Use Notifications and DO NOT Disturb

Use app clips on iPhone

Books

Find and buy books and audiobooks in Apple Books on iPhone

Create and modify events in the iPhone calendar.

Take photos with your iPhone camera

Use the compass on iPhone

Add and use contact information on iPhone

Edit contacts on iPhone

Set up FaceTime on iPhone

Share your location in Find My on iPhone

Add a device to Find My on iPhone

Play a sound on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple Watch

Collect health and fitness data

View maps on iPhone

Find and save destinations

Find out about traffic conditions

Find out about the weather

Take Tour

Get Directions

Measure dimensions with iPhone

Use iPhone as a level

Set up Messages on iPhone

Get music on iPhone

Subscribe to Apple Music on iPhone

Take notes on iPhone

View photos and videos on iPhone

Find podcasts on iPhone

Set reminders on iPhone

CHAPTER 4

Safari

Show Reader view

Automatically use Reader view for a website

Block pop-ups

Control privacy and security settings for Safari

Check stocks on iPhone

Get tips on iPhone

Make a recording in Voice Memos on iPhone

Keep recordings up to date in Voice Memos on iPhone

CHAPTER 5

Siri

Ask Siri on iPhone

Set up Siri

Summon Siri with your voice

Summon Siri with a button

Find out what Siri can do on iPhone

Tell Siri about yourself on iPhone

CHAPTER 6

Family Sharing

Set up Family Sharing on iPhone

See what you’re sharing with your family

Download family members’ purchases on iPhone

Stop sharing purchases with your family members on iPhone

CHAPTER 7

Screen Time

View your Screen Time summary on iPhone

Set up Screen Time for yourself on iPhone

Set app limits

Set communication limits

Set content and privacy restrictions

Copy, cut, or paste

CHAPTER 8

Carplay

Intro to CarPlay and iPhone

Connect iPhone to CarPlay

Use Siri to Control CarPlay

Use your vehicle’s built-in controls to control CarPlay

Get turn-by-turn directions with CarPlay

Change the map view in CarPlay

Make phone calls with CarPlay

Voice Over

Adjust the display and text size on iPhone

Use display accommodations

CHAPTER 9

Physical and Motor Touch

Use AssistiveTouch on iPhone

Set up AssistiveTouch

Create custom gestures

Adjust touch settings on iPhone

Set up Switch Control on iPhone

Introduction

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is unquestionably the greatest iPhone available right now. The greatest cameras, biggest screen, best design, and smartest display are all found in it. All of that will cost money, but if you're set on getting an iPhone and want the pinnacle model, this is unquestionably the phone for you. We might suggest the more portable 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro in its place if you don't mind a slightly smaller display and want to carry less weight.

This is the ultimate iPhone, even without considering the upgraded Super Retina XDR display with adaptive refresh rate and the new 48MP primary camera. It is notably more powerful than both the new iPhone 14 and its larger sibling, the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus, but not significantly more powerful than the almost similar but smaller 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro.

Apple decided to use just half of its new phones with its best, quickest, and arguably most efficient silicon for the first time in a while. The A15 Bionic chip, which has one extra GPU core than the A15 Bionic in the ordinary iPhone 13, is used in the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, while the A16 Bionic, which uses an entirely new 4-nanometer process, is used in the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max.

Consumers have been moving toward bigger phones for some time now, but this interest in the iPhone 14 Pro Max over, say, the similarly-sized iPhone 14 Plus is important, because it indicates that iPhone lovers will pay for what they want. $899 / £949 / AU$1,579 for a 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus might sound fine on paper, but buyers will, reportedly, willingly pay $1,099 / £1,199 / AU$1,899 for the full-featured iPhone 14 Pro Max — what they consider the best iPhone, even in these cash-strapped times. At least Apple and its carrier partners are providing some decent iPhone bargains.

here are even $1,000 trade-in deals in the US, however Apple and the carriers have to verify the trade-in value – and don’t expect to earn that amount of cash for an iPhone 6 or even an iPhone 8.

If we’re talking about value, though, the iPhone 14 Pro Max earns its money with fast speed, a genuinely dazzling screen that now can achieve a sun-beating 2,000-nit brilliance, while simultaneously giving new low-power 1Hz always-on display capabilities that’s only available for a brief peek.

The enhanced camera array finally introduces pixel binning to the iPhone — a favorite feature on numerous Android devices, which combines brightness and color data from four (or more) pixels on the sensor for greater low-light performance and color accuracy. For the main camera, Apple has gone with a 48MP sensor (a long cry from, example, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra’s 108MP sensor) that most users will normally use in 12MP mode. This sensor is, by the way, paired with a fantastic lens. You can also shoot in 48MP raw mode, which is ideal for pro-shooters (you’ll need to toggle this option on in the settings).

The 12MP ultrawide camera still gives a field of vision of 120 degrees, which is 'wide enough' in our books, and the quality is increased with a considerably larger sensor and more focus pixels. This is shown in brighter and more colorful wide-angle photographs and much-improved macro photography, which also uses the new ultrawide lens.

The default is for the iPhone to control this feature and auto-switch to macro mode, but we like to go into the settings and add the Macro control to the iPhone camera app. You can reach within two cm of things, such as bugs or flowers for crisp, vivid, and frequently intriguing images. Once you’ve attempted macro photography, you’ll be bitten by the, well, bug.

Apple can’t, however, seem to figure out how to give us more than 3x optical zoom, even as competitors are delivering 10x optical and 100x (although highly interpolated) ‘Space Zoom’. We would have settled for 5x optical zoom. Instead of greater zoom, you get an additional in-between level of 2x optical zoom, which is more useful than it sounds, especially because the zoom is really just employing a central chunk of the full 48MP sensor; no compression, just a marquee from the main sensor that gives you enough information to get closer without losing any quality, as you would with a digital zoom.

The thing people will be talking about, though, is the new Dynamic Island. Count us among those who were completely astonished by Apple’s unconventional solution for the notch issue. On both this phone and the iPhone 14 Pro we finally get a true, edge-to-edge-to-edge display on an iPhone, but with a ‘island’ of flexible display and component innovation floating just a few millimeters from the top edge of the screen.

This island still holds the front camera (upgraded with focusing) and sensors for 3D measurement as part of Face ID, but other hardware, including the proximity sensor, is now buried beneath the display. What’s left is basically a pair of cuts – one pill shaped, and one a circle – but with a small piece of active screen between them. Altogether, it looks like a smaller cylinder and can seem all-black when it isn’t functioning with some animation or notification. However, it has the extraordinary ability to alter dependent on screen activity and motions.

There is some genuine concern about what so much swiping across the front-facing camera might mean for selfies, but at least there’s an oleophobic coating to reduce smudges on the lens.

An always-on display that can refresh at just 1Hz to save battery has been a long time coming. Apple has been significantly behind the competition in adding this function, but as ever it’s done it in its own manner. Where ordinary always-on screens are generally black and white, the colors of the iPhone 14 Pro Max’s screen appear desaturated on the darkened screen, and even wallpaper photos are still plainly visible. It’s good to be able to view the time, date, and information-filled widgets on your iPhone’s screen without having to touch and unlock it.

Powering the whole spectacle is the new A16 Bionic chip. It’s an advance from the A15 Bionic (which, as said, continues on in the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus), with 16 billion transistors and a 4-nanometer technology, which means the size of each of those transistors is shrinking. The benchmarks, and the real-world performance, appear to bear out the strength of this new Apple silicon, which reaches into practically every aspect of iPhone 14 Pro Max performance (pictures, the always-on display, and the Dynamic Island) (photos, the always-on display, and the Dynamic Island). 

Between the new display technology more efficient A16 Bionic, and the size of the 14 Pro Max, we expected more than the 13 hours of mixed-use battery life we got. Apple rated the iPhone 14 Pro Max for 29 hours of video playback. We watched videos, searched the web, ran numerous games, and took tons of images, plus some videos. We also spent most of our time outside, which means the screen was at peak brightness.

Further testing indoors with the screen stayed on all day and largely streaming video resulted in practically double the 13-hour figure, and considerably closer to Apple’s predicted 29 hours of streaming video performance.

This, by the way, is Apple’s first eSIM-only iPhone (in the US, at least — the SIM slot lives on in other regions). It’s unusual, but also gratifying to lose the SIM tray, and thankfully the eSIM setup was incredibly easy.

CHAPTER 1

Set up and get started

Turn on and set up iPhone

Turn on and configure your new iPhone over the internet. iPhone can also be configured by connecting it to a computer. You can transfer your data from another iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Android device to your new iPhone.

Prepare for setup

To ensure a seamless setup, have the following items readily available:

A link to the internet via a Wi-Fi network (you may need the name and password of the network) or mobile data service via a carrier

Your Apple ID and password; you can create an Apple ID during setup if you don't already have one.

If you want to add a card to Apple Pay during setup, your credit or debit card account details.

If you're transferring data to a new iPhone, you'll need your old iPhone or a backup of your device.

Your Android smartphone, if you're migrating your Android content

Turn on and set up your iPhone

Depending on your model, press and hold the side button or Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo shows.

If the iPhone would not power on, the battery may need to be charged.

Perform one of the subsequent:

Tap Manual Setup, then adhere to the on-screen setup instructions.

If you have another iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 11, iPadOS 13, or a later version, you can utilize Quick Start to configure your new device immediately. Follow the on-screen prompts to securely replicate many of your settings, preferences, and iCloud Keychain. The remainder of your data and content can then be restored to your new smartphone from your iCloud backup.

Alternatively, if both devices have iOS 12.4, iPadOS 13, or a later version, you can wirelessly transfer all of your data from your former device to your new device. Keep your gadgets close to one another and powered up until the migration is complete.

You can also transmit data between your devices using a connected connection.

Triple-click the side button (on an iPhone with Face ID) or the Home button (on other iPhone models) to activate VoiceOver, the screen reader, if you are blind or have low eyesight. You can also activate Zoom by double-tapping the screen with three fingers.

Move from an Android device to iPhone

When you first set up your new iPhone, you may transfer your Android device's data instantly and securely.

Note: The Move to iOS app is only accessible during the first setup of an iPhone. If you have already completed setup and wish to use Move to iOS, you must delete your iPhone and begin again, or manually transfer your data.

Download the Move to iOS app on an Android device running version 4.0 or later.

On your iPhone, perform the steps below:

Follow the installation guide.

On the Apps & Data screen, select Move Android Data.

On the Android device, perform the steps below:

Activate Wi-Fi.

Launch the app Move to iOS.

Follow the directions on-screen.

Set up cellular service on iPhone

The iPhone's cellular connection requires a SIM card from a carrier; contact your carrier to establish a cellular plan.

Using a nano-SIM, your iPhone can connect to a carrier network. On an iPhone that supports Dual SIM, a nano-SIM and an eSIM can be used (not available in all countries or regions).

Here are some of the numerous applications for Dual SIM:

Use one number for professional calls and another for personal calls.

Add a regional data plan while traveling to a new region.

Have separate voice and data plans.

Note: iPhones must be unlocked in order to be used with several carriers.

Install the nano-SIM

Insert a paper clip or SIM eject tool into the SIM tray's little hole, then push the tray toward the iPhone to eject it.

Note: The SIM tray's shape and orientation are dependent on the iPhone model and your region.

Take the tray out of the iPhone.

Insert the nano-SIM into the slot. The orientation is determined by the angle of the corner.

Replace the tray into the iPhone.

If a PIN was previously set up on the nano-SIM, enter it carefully when prompted.

Set up your cellular plan with eSIM

On iPhone models that support eSIM, the eSIM supplied by your carrier is digitally stored.

Select Cellular > Add Cellular Plan from the Settings > Cellular menu.

Position the iPhone so that the carrier-issued QR code appears within the frame, or enter the information manually. You may be required to enter a carrier-issued confirmation code.

Tap Add Cellular Plan.

If this is your second line, follow the on-screen instructions to configure how the plans will interact.

You can also activate your cellular plan through your carrier's app (if supported). Download your carrier's app from the App Store, then use it to activate a cellular plan.

You can store multiple eSIMs on your iPhone, but only one can be active at a time. To change eSIMs, navigate to Settings > Cellular, tap the desired plan, and then tap Turn On This Line.

You can use a nano-SIM as a second line if you have one.

Manage your cellular plans

During setup for Dual SIM models, you can choose how each line is utilized. To change the settings later, do the following:

Go to Settings  > Cellular.

Perform the ensuing:

Select Cellular Data and then select a default line. Enable Allow Cellular Data Switching to allow the iPhone to utilize either line based on coverage and availability.

If Data Roaming is enabled and you are outside the region covered by your carrier's network, you may incur roaming fees.

Tap Default Voice Line and then select a voice line.

Tap a line beneath Cellular Plans, then modify settings such as Cellular Plan Label, Wi-Fi Calling (if supported by your carrier), Calls on Other Devices, and SIM PIN.

When utilizing Dual SIM, keep in mind the following:

Wi-Fi Calling must be enabled for a line in order for that line to receive incoming calls while the other line is in use. If you receive a call on one line while the other is in use for a call and there is no Wi-Fi connection available, iPhone uses the cellular data of the line in use for a call to receive the call on the other line. There may be a fee. To receive a call from another line, the active line must be permitted for data use in your Cellular Data settings (either as the default line or as a non-default line with Allow Cellular Data Switching enabled).

If you do not enable Wi-Fi Calling for a line, incoming phone calls (including calls from emergency services) on that line are routed directly to voicemail (if available from your carrier), and you will not receive missed call notifications.

If you make a phone call from another device, such as your Mac, by relaying it through your iPhone with Dual SIM, your default voice line is used.

If you initiate an SMS/MMS Messages conversation on one line, you cannot switch it to the other line; you must delete the conversation and begin a new one on the other line. Additionally, you may incur additional fees if you send SMS/MMS attachments on a line that has not been configured for cellular data.

Personal Hotspot and Instant Hotspot utilize the selected cellular data line.

Consider applicable data, voice, and roaming fees when managing your cell phone plan, particularly when traveling with an iPhone.

Some carriers allow iPhone unlocking for use with a different carrier (additional fees may apply). Contact your carrier for information regarding authorization and setup.

Connect iPhone to the internet

Utilize a Wi-Fi or cellular network to connect your iPhone to the internet.

iPhone must be connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, and then enable Wi-Fi.

Select one of the options below:

If prompted, enter the password for the network.

Joins a concealed network. Enter the network name, security type, and password for the hidden network.

iPhone is connected to a Wi-Fi network if appears at the top of the display. The iPhone reconnects when you return to the same location (to verify, open Safari and view a web page).

Join a Personal Hotspot

You can use its cellular internet connection if an iPad (Wi-Fi + cellular) or another iPhone is sharing a Personal Hotspot.

Navigate to Settings > Wi-Fi and then select the name of the device that is sharing the Personal Hotspot.

If prompted, enter the password displayed in Settings > Cellular > Personal Hotspot on the device sharing the Personal Hotspot on your iPhone.

Connect iPhone to a cellular network

If a Wi-Fi network is unavailable, your iPhone automatically connects to the cellular data network provided by your carrier. If the iPhone is not connecting, verify the following:

Verify that your SIM card is unlocked and activated.

Go to Configuration > Cellular.

Confirm that Cellular Data is enabled. On devices with Dual SIM, select Cellular Data and then confirm the chosen line. (Only one line can be used for cellular data.)

When an internet connection is required, the iPhone performs the following steps, in order, until the connection is established:

Attempts to establish a connection with the most recently used available Wi-Fi network.

Displays a list of available Wi-Fi networks and connects to the one selected.

Connects to the cellular data network of your carrier

Note: In the absence of a Wi-Fi connection to the internet, apps and services may transfer data over your carrier's cellular network, which may incur additional fees. Contact your carrier for information on the costs of your mobile data plan.

Manage Apple ID and iCloud settings on iPhone

Your Apple ID gives you access to Apple services including the App Store, iTunes Store, Apple Books, Apple Music, FaceTime, iCloud, and iMessage, among others.

Use iCloud to store your photos, videos, documents, music, and apps in a secure manner, and to keep them updated across all of your devices. You can easily share photos, calendars, locations, and more with family and friends using iCloud. Even if you lose your iPhone, iCloud can help you locate it.

iCloud offers a free email account and 5 GB of storage for your email, documents, photos, and videos, as well as backups. Your purchased music, apps, television shows, and books do not count against your storage capacity. On the iPhone, you can upgrade your iCloud storage.

Certain iCloud capabilities have minimum system requirements. Depending on the country or region, iCloud and its features may or may not be accessible.

Sign in with your Apple ID

If you didn’t sign in during setup, do the following:

Go to Settings .

Tap Sign in to your iPhone.

Enter your Apple ID and password.

If you don’t have an Apple ID, you can create one.

If you protect your account with two-factor authentication, enter the six-digit verification code.

Change your Apple ID settings

If you did not sign in during setup, follow these steps:

Go to Settings .

Tap Log in to your iOS device.

Enter your Apple ID credentials.

You can create an Apple ID if you do not already have one.

If you use two-factor authentication to secure your account, enter the six-digit verification code.

Change your iCloud settings

Go to Settings  > [

your

name

] > iCloud.

Do any of the following:

See the status of your iCloud storage.

Tap Manage Storage > Change Storage Plan to increase your iCloud storage.

Activate the features you want to utilize, including Contacts, Photos, Mail, and Messages.

Ways to use iCloud on iPhone

Keep the following content up to date:

Messages, Email, Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, and Notes.

Photos and videos;

Music, applications, and books

Documents;

Safari's bookmarks, your reading list, and the pages you have open;

Security codes and credit cards;

Moreover, you can do the following:

View your iCloud data on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, Mac, and iCloud.com (using a Windows PC or a Mac).

Share your photographs and videos with individuals of your choosing.

Share your iCloud storage with up to five family members on plans with 200 GB or more.

Find a lost iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, Mac, or AirPods belonging to you or a member of your family.

Find your friends and family; you, your friends, and your family can share locations, follow each other, and view the location of everyone on a map.

Restore and back up your data.

Download or bookmark the iPhone User Guide

The iPhone User Guide can be viewed in the Safari app, or it can be downloaded to the Books app for offline reading.

View the user guide in Safari

To view the user manual in a different language, scroll to the bottom of the page, tap the region link (for example, United States), and then select a region.

Add a shortcut to the guide on your Home Screen or as a bookmark in Safari for quick access. Tap and then select one of the options below:

Add to Home Screen: The shortcut is added to the Home Screen as a new icon.

Add Bookmark: When you tap in Safari, the bookmark will appear.

Download the user guide from Apple Books

Open the Books app .

Go to Search and type "iPhone User Guide."

Wait for the book to download after selecting Get.

CHAPTER 2

Basic Guide

Learn basic gestures to interact with iPhone

The iPhone and its applications are controlled by a few simple gestures: tap, touch and hold, swipe, scroll, and zoom.

Symbol

Gesture

Tap. Tap the screen lightly with one finger.

Touch and hold. Touch and hold items within an app or Control Center to preview their contents and execute quick actions. Touch and hold an app icon on the Home Screen or in the App Library to access the quick actions menu.

Swipe. Move one finger quickly across the screen.

Scroll. Move one finger without lifting across the screen. In Photos, for instance, you can drag a list up or down to see additional items. Swipe to quickly scroll, and tap the screen to stop scrolling.

Zoom. Place two fingers close together on the screen. Move them closer together to zoom in, or farther apart to zoom out.

You can also zoom in and out by double-tapping a photo or webpage.

To zoom in or out in Maps, double-tap and hold, then drag up or down.

Learn gestures for iPhone models with Face ID

Here is a reference for the gestures used to interact with an iPhone equipped with Face ID.

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Gesture

Description

Go Home. To access the Home Screen at any time, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.

Quickly access controls. Swipe down from the upper-right corner to access Control Center; tap and hold a control to view additional options.  To add or subtract controls, navigate to Settings > Control Center.

Open the App Switcher. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen, pause in the screen's center, and then lift your finger. Swipe right to view the open apps, then tap the app you wish to use.

Switch between open apps. Swipe along the screen's bottom edge to quickly switch between open applications.

Ask Siri. Simply say "Hey Siri" or press and hold the side button to make a request. Siri listens until the button is released.

Use Apple Pay. Double-tap the side button to display your default credit card, then look at your iPhone to authenticate using Face ID.

Use Accessibility Shortcut. Click the side button three times.

Take a screenshot. Press and release simultaneously the side button and volume up button.

Use Emergency SOS (all countries or regions except India). Hold the side button and either volume button at the same time until the sliders appear, then drag Emergency SOS.

Use Emergency SOS (in India). Click the side button three times. If Accessibility Shortcut is enabled, press and hold the side button and either volume button until the sliders appear, and then drag the Emergency SOS slider.

Turn off. To turn the device off, simultaneously press and hold the side button and either volume button until the sliders appear, then drag the top slider. Alternatively, navigate to Settings > General > Shutdown.

Force restart. Press and release the volume up button, then press and release the volume down button, followed by pressing and holding the side button until the Apple logo appears.

Adjust the volume on iPhone

When on the phone or listening to music, movies, or other media, the volume can be adjusted using the side buttons on the iPhone. Aside from that, the buttons regulate the volume of the ringer, alerts, and other sound effects. Siri can also be used to increase or decrease the volume.

Ask Siri. Use phrases such as "Turn up the volume" or "Turn down the volume."  

Lock the volume of the ringer and alerts in Settings

Go to Settings .

Tap Sounds & Haptics (on compatible devices) or Sounds (on other iPhone models).

Turn off Change with Buttons.

Adjust the volume in Control Center

You can adjust the volume in Control Center when the iPhone is locked or when you are using an app.

Launch the Control Panel, then drag  .

Limit the headphone volume

You can limit the maximum volume for music and videos when using headphones.

Go to Settings .

Tap Sounds & Haptics (on compatible devices) or Sounds (on other iPhone models).

Tap Reduce Loud Sounds, activate Reduce Loud Sounds, and then drag the slider to set the maximum decibel level for headphones.

Note: If Screen Time is activated in Settings, you can prevent adjustments to the maximum headphone volume. Select Don't Allow from Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Reduce Loud Sounds.

Silence calls, alerts, and notifications temporarily.

Launch Control Center, then tap  . 

Put iPhone in ring or silent mode

To ser iPhone in ring mode  or silent mode , toggle the Ring/Silent switch.

The iPhone plays all sounds in ring mode. In silent mode (the switch is orange), the iPhone does not ring, alert, or play other sounds (but iPhone may still vibrate).

Important: Even when the iPhone is in silent mode, clock alarms, audio apps such as Music, and many games play sounds through the built-in speaker. In some countries or regions, even when the Ring/Silent switch is set to silent, the sound effects for Camera, Voice Memos, and Emergency Alerts are played.

Change iPhone sounds and vibrations

Change the sounds iPhone plays when you receive a call, text, voicemail, email, reminder, or other type of notification by navigating to Settings .

On models that support haptic feedback, you feel a tap after performing certain actions, such as touching and holding the Camera icon on the Home Screen.

Set sound and vibration options

Navigate to Settings > Sounds & Haptics (on compatible models) or Sounds (on other iPhone models).

Drag the slider beneath Ringers and Alerts to adjust the volume of all sounds.

Tap a sound type, such as ringtone or text tone, to set the tones and vibration patterns for sounds.

Perform any of the subsequent:

Choose a tone (scroll to see them all).

Text tones are used for text messages, new voicemail, and other notifications. ringtones are used for incoming calls, clock alarms, and the clock timer.

Tap Vibration, then select an existing vibration pattern or tap Create New Vibration to create your own.

Turn haptic feedback off or on

On compatible models, navigate to Settings > Sounds & Haptics.

Switch System Haptics on or off .

When System Haptics is disabled, you will not hear or feel incoming calls and notifications.

Tip: If you aren't hearing or seeing incoming calls and alerts at the expected times, open Control Center and check whether Do Not Disturb is enabled. If  is highlighted, tap it to disable Do Not Disturb. (When Do Not Disturb is on,  also appears in the status bar.)

Change common iPhone settings

Find settings on iPhone

You can search for iPhone settings, such as your passcode, notification sounds, and others, in the Settings app.

Touch the Settings icon on the Home Screen (or in the App Library).

Swipe down to reveal the search field, then enter a term, such as "iCloud," and tap a setting.

Adjust the screen brightness and color on iPhone

On the iPhone, you can dim the screen to extend battery life, use Night Shift, enable Dark Mode, and have the screen automatically adjust to the lighting conditions.

Turn Dark Mode on or off

Dark Mode applies a dark color scheme to the entire iPhone experience, making it ideal for low-light environments. You can activate Dark Mode from Control Center, or configure it to activate automatically at night (or according to a custom schedule) in Settings. With Dark Mode enabled, you can use your iPhone while reading in bed, for example, without disturbing your bedmate.

Perform any of the subsequent:

To toggle Dark Mode on or off, open Control Center, touch and hold, then tap.

Go to Settings > Display & Brightness and select Dark to activate Dark Mode, or Light to disable it.