In this troubleshooting guide, we will walk you through a series of steps to help you figure out why your iPhone is displaying an incorrect date or time, and we'll offer solutions to resolve the issue.
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How to fix “Cannot Get Mail” errors on your iPhone
Find out how to fix the "Cannot Get Mail" errors in the Apple Mail app on your iPhone or iPad so you can get your emails loading properly again.
What to do if an App Store app you downloaded isn’t working or won’t open
Have you ever downloaded a free or paid app from the iPhone or iPad App Store only to find that it wouldn't launch or it crashed immediately? If that's the case, here are some quick fixes you can try.
iPhone stuck in headphone mode? Here’s a fix
Is your iPhone stuck in headphone mode? In this piece, we'll discuss why it happens and the troubleshooting steps for fixing it.
What you need to know about the AceDeceiver trojan that’s affecting some iOS devices
Stock, non-jailbroken iOS devices appear to be vulnerable to a new security threat; a trojan known as AceDeceiver, which can be installed on an iOS device without the user's knowledge and without the help of an enterprise certificate. Once installed, it will spread malware and unwanted software to the user's device.
AceDeceiver only seems to be affecting those located in China at this point in time, but because that could change on the fly, you need to know how to protect yourself so similar threats don't affect users across the globe in the future.
What to do if your iPhone or iPad won’t turn back on
Is your iPhone not turning on? In this post, we discuss various reasons why this could happen, and potential solutions to get you back into your iPhone or iPad.
Troubleshooting Continuity issues on iOS and Mac
Continuity and Handoff are features built into your iOS devices and Macs that allow the devices to work more seamlessly together. With Continuity, you have instant access to a personal hotspot on demand, the ability to send and receive SMS messages and to make and take phone calls from your Mac, and the ability to pick up where you left off on one device from another.
Although they can work well at times, there is always the lingering chance that the functionality may not work right for you or connectivity may be flaky. In this piece, we'll go over several troubleshooting steps you can take if your Continuity and Handoff experience isn't going as expected.
Why and how to keep your iPhone from getting too hot
Is your iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, or older device getting too hot? This article discusses what happens when your iOS device overheats and how to solve this problem.
Common camera problems on iPhone and how to fix them
The iPhone's camera may have gotten a lot of upgrades over the years, and it may be one of the most popular point-and-shoot cameras in the world, but that's not to say it's perfect. Just like any other camera, it can be subject to hardware issues and software bugs.
In this piece, we'll go over some of the most common issues related to problems with the camera on your iOS device, whether it's an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, and we'll explain some ways to troubleshoot those problems.
Phishing emails: what they are and how to report them
Emails are a popular way to keep in touch with people, be it friends, family, or co-workers, but often companies that you deal business with will send you the occasional promotional email if you signed up for subscriptions.
Sometimes, you get an email that you think is legit, and it turns out it's just a fake email pretending to be something it's not and it tries to get you to click on stuff or give up your personal information. These emails are malicious and they're known as phishing emails.
In this piece, we'll go over some of the things you can look for to tell if the emails you're getting are legitimate, or if they're a con artist trying to scam you of your personal information.
What you need to know about the KeRanger ransomware found in the Transmission app
Users of the popular open-source Transmission BitTorrent client for OS X were in for quite a surprise this weekend when it was discovered that certain installers for version 2.90 of the application were found to bundle unwanted ransomware with the installation, which is a type of malware that restricts file access across the system to cause trouble for the user.
Dubbed KeRanger by security research firm Palo Alto Networks, the malicious software will try to encrypt the user's system files in such a way as to tamper with the user's access to their Mac and then force the user to pay money to get their access back.
The makers of the Transmission app are now pushing immediate mandatory app updates to remove the ransomware and fix the problem for those that may have been affected, and it's recommended for all users, but how do you know if you're affected?
This tweak protects your iPhone from the “January 1, 1970” bug
A recent bug discovered in the iOS firmware where setting your date back to a certain point in time could brick your device has been getting quite the coverage all across the internet as of late.
With so many people now having knowledge of the problem, the risk has never been greater than it is right now that someone with malicious intent could grab your iPhone while you're not looking and set your date back to the dangerous date to brick your device on you.
Fortunately, a new free jailbreak tweak called BrickDate is available in Cydia that can protect you from having your date changed to the dangerous date.