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- How to restore archived Instagram photosPosts you archive on Instagram are not deleted; open the Archive section from the menu on your profile, open the post, tap the three dots and choose Show on profile. Stories sit in a separate tab in the same section. If you deleted a post, you can restore it from Recently Deleted for a while.
- How to convert video to audio (MP3) on iPhoneTo turn your own video into an audio file on iPhone, use the Encode Media action in the Shortcuts app with the Audio Only option. The built-in tools produce M4A instead of MP3; M4A plays on most devices. Only convert content that is yours or that you have permission to use.
- How to turn off blue ticks on WhatsAppTo turn off blue ticks on WhatsApp, switch off Settings › Privacy › Read receipts. When it is off, others cannot see that you read their messages, and you cannot see theirs either. In group chats and for played voice messages, read receipts cannot be turned off.
- Phone screen types: technologies and part qualitiesPhone screens fall into two main technologies: backlit LCD (IPS, TFT, PLS) and OLED (AMOLED, Super AMOLED), where each pixel makes its own light. For repairs, the source of the part matters: original, service pack, refurbished, OEM or used. Which option suits your device is explained at diagnosis.
- Aftermarket, used and original screens comparedAn aftermarket (OEM) screen’s durability and picture depend on its maker; no fixed lifespan can be promised. An original screen is the maker’s part, and a used screen is removed from another phone. You notice the difference most in picture quality, brightness, touch sensitivity and battery use.
- Increasing touch screen sensitivity on Android and iPhoneOn Samsung and some Android phones, turning on “Touch sensitivity” or glove mode under Settings › Display makes the screen more sensitive; it helps most with thick screen protectors. iPhone has no sensitivity slider; the touch duration settings in Accessibility change how it responds.
- How to remove a phone screen protector safelyTo remove a screen protector, lift one corner with a fingernail or a plastic card and peel it off slowly without bending it. For a cracked glass protector, stick tape over it so the pieces stay together as you pull. Do not use a knife or metal tool; it can scratch the screen and front camera.
- iPhone hard reset: what it is and what it does“Hard reset” is used in two ways: force restarting a frozen iPhone with the buttons does not delete data, while a factory reset erases everything. If the screen is frozen, try a force restart first. If you are selling the phone, back up, sign out of your Apple Account, then use Erase All Content and Settings.
- iPad locked or frozen and won’t open: what to doIf your iPad is frozen, force restart it first; data is not deleted. If you forgot the passcode, the iPad is erased and set up again; your data only returns from a backup. If the screen shows a computer and a cable, the iPad is in recovery mode: connect it to a computer and try Update first, then Restore if needed.
- Safari running slow on iPhoneIf Safari is slow on your iPhone, first test your connection in another app; if only Safari is slow, close open tabs and clear history and website data in Settings › Safari. Turn off content blocker extensions and test, check Low Data Mode and Private Relay, and update iOS.
- How to recover deleted WhatsApp photosIf a deleted WhatsApp photo was also saved to your gallery, you can get it back from there or from Recently Deleted. On Android, check the WhatsApp Images folder in your files. With a chat backup, reinstall the app and restore it; messages after the backup will not return. The easy way is to ask the sender again.
- How to delete an iCloud accountTo delete an iCloud account completely, sign in on Apple’s data and privacy page (privacy.apple.com) and request deletion; it cannot be undone, and iCloud data and purchases are deleted. If you only want to remove the phone from the account, tap your name in Settings and use Sign Out.
- WhatsApp keeps crashing on Samsung: fixesIf WhatsApp keeps crashing on your Samsung, update the app and Android and restart the phone first. If it continues, force stop it in Settings › Apps › WhatsApp and clear the cache under Storage; this does not delete chats. Free up storage and make sure Android System WebView is up to date. Back up before reinstalling.
- iPhone AssistiveTouch not working: fixesIf AssistiveTouch has disappeared on your iPhone, first check that Settings › Accessibility › Touch › AssistiveTouch is on. A triple press may have turned it off via the Accessibility Shortcut. If Idle Opacity is very low, the button is hard to see. If it continues, restart the phone or use Reset All Settings.
- How to reduce photo size on iPhoneTo reduce photo size on iPhone, choose Small or Medium when adding photos in Mail, or use the Resize Image action in the Shortcuts app. To make new photos take less space, choose High Efficiency in Settings › Camera › Formats.
- Can you see WhatsApp messages deleted for everyone?WhatsApp has no feature that shows a message deleted for everyone; it is replaced with “This message was deleted”. On Android, if notification history was already on, the notification text may still be visible there. iPhone has no such history. Apps that claim to show deleted messages are a privacy risk.
- Can a phone bought abroad be registered in Turkey without a passport?A phone brought from abroad is IMEI-registered with passport details; individual registration without a passport is not possible. The fee is paid to the tax office and registration is completed via e-Devlet or a carrier. There is a deadline from your entry date; check current details on official pages.
- Türk Telekom “No service” error: causes and fixesIf your phone shows “No service” on a Türk Telekom line, the cause may be a local outage, the line, the SIM card or the phone itself. The steps below narrow it down; if the SIM works in another phone, the problem is your phone.
- How to save Facebook videos on iPhoneOn iPhone you can keep a Facebook video inside Facebook with the app’s Save feature. Videos you posted yourself can be downloaded as files with Facebook’s download tool. Saving someone else’s video needs the owner’s permission; stay away from unknown download sites.
- How to turn on dark mode on your phoneTo make your phone’s background black, turn on dark mode: on iPhone go to Settings › Display & Brightness › Dark, on Android Settings › Display › Dark theme. With the Automatic option it switches on in the evening. If the screen turned black and white by mistake, a colour filter or greyscale in accessibility is on.
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