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  1. E

    ‘Catch 22’ when trying to unlock account

    My primary account has been locked for security reasons (resulting in being locked out of key devices and Apple software). Somehow the PW got changed and / or I can’t remember the password? Apple message support hasn’t helped after sending ‘How to reset password” and “verifying ID” articles...
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    Why does iOS store videos so inefficiently?

    Hi, So even accounting for 60FPS 4K HDR, which I of course know is a lot of information, the files are still huge. They are .mov instead of .mp4 containers for one (does that matter?). When I export one unchanged and inspect it using ffmpeg, the video stream is in the order of 50,000-90,000...
  3. blackxacto

    iPhone Impulse, the Apple Store game, has wrong answers.

    Impulse, the Apple Store game that charged me $28 appx, asks questions and provides 4 answers, for example. Towards #70 puzzle, the game provides incorrect answers. So to go forward in the game, you must hit all four wrong answers, to pick which wrong answer Will allow you to move on in the...
  4. kotsoum

    Universal Retroman: Premium Game Boy, GBA & NES emulator

    Hey retro gaming enthusiasts! I'm excited to announce a special event for Retroman, the premium NES emulator for iOS. For a limited time, we're offering the PRO version completely FREE of charge! This is our way of saying thank you to our amazing community and giving everyone a chance to...
  5. Xeo84

    Universal NewsNinja - RSS reader that groups similar articles & more

    Hello, I just released NewsNinja a free RSS reader app, available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro (MacOS coming soon). I was a bit annoyed by reading the same story reposted over and over by every news outlet so I tried to find a way to group them together. NewsNinja allows to group similar...
  6. Mrjoedot

    app won't launch (see the clip)

    hi all, I have looked up in the forum, but I don't see to see if anyone has this issue. I tried to launch some apps but it fails every time as seen in the clip. I have tried uninstalling it and also other methods to see if it may solve this issue, but no. This is from iPhone 15PM with...
  7. j-a-x

    Universal I created a custom Home Screen widget app

    I was tired of waiting for app developers to add Home Screen widgets to their apps, so I created an app that lets you create a custom home screen widget with any image from the web that you like, updated hourly. I use it myself for viewing space weather data when there's a decent chance of...
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    Application back after full reset

    Hi, I ran into an odd issue, I did a full reset (Erase all content and settings) on an iPad Air 3rd gen on iPadOS 17.4.1. Did not restore from backup (no backup available anyways) or transfer anything. Once the full reset done and the iPad back to “factory settings”, and before I did anything...
  9. Ralfi

    Other See, Apple can be wrong (USB-C). What else needs a rethink?

    USB-C has been one of the best ‘moves’ Apple has made in recent times. Only issue is, it revealed how their stubbornness has set them back because they were made to convert. Where else has Apple missed the mark on for a long time now & needs immediate fixing in order to make the every day...
  10. JonathanParker

    Since when did the iOS update screen have the spinning settings icon animation?

    The last time I saw this was in like iOS 6, unless I‘m mistaken? Video (iOS 17.5): https://streamable.com/erx6q7 Videk (iOS 6):
  11. YourDamnCroissants

    Bizarre GPS behavior triggering HomeKit automations, timezone changes across devices

    Since yesterday, I've observed some really odd GPS-related behaviors on my iPhone running iOS 17.5, my wife's iPhone running 17.4.1, and my MacBook running macOS 14.4.1, all in the same location (our apartment) in New York City. It started with our HomeKit lighting turning on and off, seemingly...
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    iPhone 14/Plus iPhone 15 or 14plus?

    Hi, I bought an iPhone 15 back in October of 2023. Base model in pink. I guess i don’t vibe with the color that much, and the size. I really want a bigger phone (I came from a fairly large Samsung s20 FE). My dream has been to get a white phone for a long time. If the iPhone 15s came in white I...
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    iPhone 11 4013 Error when updating iPhone with iTunes

    Hi, My iPhone cannot start. So I try to update it with the latest version of iTunes in Windows 11. It will try to update to iOS 17.4.1. But I always get 4013 error, below is the detailed log. How to solve the problem?
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    Universal Changing files extensions in bulk

    Hi everybody. I have been trying to do this but can’t find a way to do it, so hope anyone knows about this. I would like to change the extension o a list of files. I know how to change one by one, but would like to do it in bulks. I have been testing to do it with Shortcuts, but can’t get it...
  15. Frantisekj

    Split View text editor

    Hello, Is anyone aware of any simple text editor that would be able show two files at once? I wanna that for fine tuning translations especially subtitles. I was searching like crazy but nothing. It could be some simple code editor. Free is bonus. Thanks a lot
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    iOS 17.4.1 Update Issues:Website Errors and Internet Connection Problems

    Hey everyone, I recently updated my iPhone to iOS 17.4.1 and encountered some unexpected issues with certain websites and apps. It seems like I'm not alone in this, as I've seen several reports across various forums and social media platforms. One of the most notable issues I've experienced is...
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    What is the last version of iOS 16 for iPhone 11 Pro?

    As per title thread, does anybody know? Can't seem to find anything about it on Google. Found a page that has older ipsws for download but the latest iOS 16.7.7 seems like it's only for iPhone 8 and X. https://www.iclarified.com/750/where-to-download-iphone-firmware-files-from I don't want to...
  18. dreikelvin

    Text containing colon turns lowercase when cut out and pasted back (iOS/iPadOS)

    I discovered a weird thing. Well actually, it has been bugging me for at least a year and a half. Do this: 1. Write a random string into a search field in your browser app, like HelloTest:12345 - make sure the letters before the colon are mixed upper case 2. Cut out that whole string and paste...
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    Security sites keep calling iOS 17.4 an "emergency update"?

    I have been reading that 17.4 is an "emergency update" on the web for a few days now. Here is one article but you can run a search and find plenty. https://www.scmagazine.com/news/apples-17-4-emergency-update-patches-two-iphone-zero-days However, AFAIK, this was just a regular planned update...
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    Resolved iOS 17.4 Storage Bug

    Anyone else experiencing a bug with storage after upgrading to iOS 17.4? Previously, I had 20GB free on my XS Max (64) now System Storage is taking up 30GB and my phone is complaining about being full. Going to do a full restore and set up as new to try sort it but just wondering if it’s a bug...