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Apple iPhone 12

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How to

Getting started

Basic functions

Calls and contacts

Messages and email

Manage apps and data

Camera

Internet and data

Global services

Insert SIM

Charge battery

Turn mobile phone on and off

Activate Apple ID on mobile phone

Guide to keys and sockets on mobile phone

List of screen icons

End running applications

Turn screen lock on or off

Restart mobile phone

Activate mobile phone

Choose ringtone

Choose message tone

Choose language

Set date and time

Choose a network

Choose network mode

Choose Siri settings

Use Siri

Extend battery life

Turn optimised battery charging on or off

Transfer content from an Android mobile phone

Restore content from an iCloud backup

Restore content from an iTunes backup

Choose settings for Control Centre

Use Control Centre

Turn silent mode on or off

Turn vibration on or off

Change ring volume

Change screen brightness

Turn use of PIN on or off

Change PIN

Unblock your PIN

Turn use of phone lock code on or off

Check software version

Back up phone memory to iCloud

Update software

Restore factory default settings

Use notifications

Take screenshot

Turn flight mode on or off

Use Do Not Disturb

Use music player

Turn GPS on or off

Choose Night Shift settings

Turn automatic screen activation on or off

Back up phone memory using iTunes

Use Face ID

Use Dark Mode

Use widgets

Call a phone number

Answer call

Turn call waiting on or off

Create a contact

Merge identical contacts

Import contacts from your SIM to your mobile phone

Divert calls to your voicemail

Call voicemail

Cancel all diverts

Call a contact in your address book

Copy contacts from social network sites and email accounts

Turn call announcement on or off

Save voicemail number

Block phone number

Ignore calls from unknown numbers

Set up your mobile phone for iMessaging

Write and send iMessage

Set up your mobile phone for SMS

Write and send SMS

Set up your mobile phone for MMS

Write and send MMS

Set up your mobile phone for POP3 email

Set up your mobile phone for IMAP email

Set up your mobile phone for Exchange email

Set default email account

Delete email account

Write and send email

Install apps from App Store

Uninstall apps

Turn automatic update of apps on or off

Transfer files between computer and mobile phone

Turn Bluetooth on or off

Pair a Bluetooth device with mobile phone

Synchronise contents of mobile phone using iCloud

Turn automatic synchronisation of apps and app content on or off

Choose settings for Find My iPhone

Use Find My iPhone

Turn Offload Unused Apps on or off

Choose settings for background refresh of apps

Choose Screen Time settings

Use Screen Time

Use App Library

Use Exposure Notifications

Use camera

Use video recorder

View pictures and videos

Send picture or video in an MMS

Send picture or video in an email

Set up your mobile phone for internet

Use internet browser

Clear browser data

Check data usage

Turn mobile data on or off

Turn data roaming on or off

Select settings for data usage

Turn Wi-Fi on or off

Connect to a Wi-Fi network

Use mobile phone as personal Hotspot

Turn Wi-Fi Assist on or off

Install Facebook

Install Twitter

Install Gmail

Install Google Maps

Install YouTube

Use Facebook

Use Twitter

Use Gmail

Use Google Maps

Use YouTube

Troubleshoot

Before you start this troubleshooting guide, you need to check one important thing: have you restarted your device?

Basic functions

Calls and voicemail

Messages and email

Entertainment and multimedia

Connectivity

I can't turn on my mobile phone

I can't access my mobile phone

I can't activate my mobile phone

My mobile phone doesn't respond

My mobile phone's memory is full

My mobile phone is slow

My mobile phone's battery life is short

No ringtone is heard on incoming calls

No message tone is heard on incoming messages

I can't receive messages on my voicemail

I can't listen to my voice messages

I can't make voice calls

I can't receive voice calls

I can't send and receive SMS

I can't send and receive MMS

I can't send and receive email

I can't send and receive iMessages

I can't install apps

I can't use of one my apps

I can't take pictures using the camera

I can't play music

I can't use GPS navigation

I can't use my mobile phone's internet connection

I can't use Wi-Fi

I can't use my mobile phone as a personal Hotspot

I can't connect to another Bluetooth device

Another Bluetooth device can't connect to my mobile phone

My mobile phone uses a large amount of mobile data

Using apps on your iPhone 12

Using apps

Facebook

Install Facebook Use Facebook

Twitter

Install Twitter Use Twitter

Gmail

Install Gmail Use Gmail

Google Maps

Install Google Maps Use Google Maps

YouTube

Install YouTube Use YouTube

Specs

Dimensions

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm

Weight

164 g

IP rating (protection against dust and water)

IP68 Dust and water resistant (up to 6 m for 30 minutes)

Screen type

XDR OLED touch screen, 16 million colours

Screen size

6.1 inches

Resolution

1170 x 2532 pixels

Main camera

Dual 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide) + 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultra wide)

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