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How to See if Your iPod or iPhone Has the Latest Software

Your iPod (or iPhone) works best with the latest or newest software installed. iTunes tells you whether your iPod or iPhone contains the newest software. Connect the iPod or iPhone to your computer and [more…]

How to Restore Your iPhone

Sometimes, you must restore your iPhone to make it behave. To restore your iPhone, connect it to your computer as though you were about to sync. But when the iPhone appears in the iTunes source list, click [more…]

How to Update an iPhone App on Your Computer

You can update the apps on your iPhone by launching iTunes from your computer, and then using the Check for Updates link located at the bottom of the iTunes App Store screen. [more…]

How to Report an iPhone App Problem from Your Computer

If an iPhone app doesn’t work properly, crashes, freezes, or otherwise messes up your iPhone, you should definitely report the problem so that Apple and the developer know of it and [more…]

How to Update an App on Your iPhone

You can check to see if the developer of an iPhone app has released an update. Simply open the iTunes App Store on your iPhone, and tap the Updates icon at the bottom of the screen. [more…]

How to Report an App Problem from Your iPhone

Every so often you get an app that doesn’t work properly, crashes, freezes, or otherwise messes up your iPhone. When this happens, you can report the problem directly from your iPhone, so that Apple and [more…]

How to Upgrade the Software for iTunes, an iPod, and an iPhone

The best way to stay updated with the latest version of iTunes and iPod software is to download upgrades over the Internet and install them. Apple updates iTunes and the built-in iPod software regularly [more…]

How to Restart or Reset Your iPhone

Sometimes, you may need to restart your iPhone. And if that doesn't work, you can try resetting it. If your iPhone acts up on you — if it freezes, doesn't wake up from sleep, doesn't do something it used [more…]

How to Reset Settings and Content on Your iPhone

If your iPhone isn't working properly, you can try resetting your iPhone settings, which resets every iPhone setting to its default — the way it was when you took it out of the box. Resetting the iPhone's [more…]

How to Find a Lost iPhone

The Find My iPhone feature is pretty darn cool. If you inadvertently leave your iPhone in a taxi or restaurant, Find My iPhone may just help you retrieve it. The feature requires a MobileMe subscription [more…]

How to Remove Content from Your iPhone

If you're having problems with your iPhone and haven't been able to fix them by turning the iPhone off and back on, you can try removing some or all of your data to see whether it's the cause of your troubles [more…]

Getting Help When Your iPhone Acts Up

Most of the time, your iPhone behaves itself. But every so often it causes you problems. Here's a quick review of things you can try if your iPhone misbehaves. [more…]

Useful Websites for iPhone 4S Owners

After the iPhone 4S All-in-One For Dummies, your first stop for information about your iPhone 4S should be the Apple website. If you’re looking for new applications, go to the App Store by clicking the [more…]

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