Not sure where to start? Try Frozen Screen, Stuck On The Apple Logo or Get Ready For A Repair. Each guide has a code (like 1a or 3b) so you can find it again.
1. Restart & Recovery (14)
Force Restart
- 1aHow To Force Restart iPhone 8, SE (2nd And 3rd Gen) And Face ID Models · iPhone 8 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (39 models)
- 1bHow To Force Restart iPhone 7 And iPhone 7 Plus · iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus
- 1cHow To Force Restart iPhone 6s, SE (1st Gen) And Older · iPhone 4 to iPhone 6S Plus (10 models)
Frozen Or Stuck
- 1diPhone Frozen Or Screen Not Responding? What To Try, Step By Step · iPhone 4 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (51 models)
- 1eiPhone Stuck On The Apple Logo? What To Try, Step By Step · iPhone 4 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (51 models)
Recovery And DFU
- 1fHow To Fix A Stuck iPhone Without A Computer (iOS Recovery On iOS 27) · iPhone SE 2020 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (33 models)
- 1gHow To Put iPhone 8, SE (2nd And 3rd Gen) And Face ID Models In Recovery Mode · iPhone 8 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (39 models)
- 1hHow To Put iPhone 7 And 7 Plus In Recovery Mode · iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus
- 1iHow To Put iPhone 6s, SE (1st Gen) And Older In Recovery Mode · iPhone 4 to iPhone 6S Plus (10 models)
- 1jHow To Use DFU Mode On iPhone 8, SE (2nd And 3rd Gen) And Face ID Models · iPhone 8 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (39 models)
- 1kHow To Use DFU Mode On iPhone 7 And 7 Plus · iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus
- 1lHow To Use DFU Mode On iPhone 6s, SE (1st Gen) And Older · iPhone 4 to iPhone 6S Plus (10 models)
Broken Buttons
- 1mHow To Restart An iPhone Without Buttons (Settings, AssistiveTouch, Siri) · iPhone 5S to iPhone 18 Pro Max (47 models)
- 1nBroken iPhone Buttons? How To Use Back Tap And AssistiveTouch Instead · iPhone 7 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (41 models)
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2. Diagnostics (3)
Crashes And Panic Logs
- 2aHow To Find And Send Your iPhone Panic Log (Restarting Every 3 Minutes) · iPhone 6S to iPhone 18 Pro Max (43 models)
- 2biPhone Restarting Every 3 Minutes? Find and Send Your Panic Log · General (any iPhone)
Apple Repair Tools
- 2cRepair Assistant, Recovery Assistant Or Diagnostics Mode: Which One Do You Need? · General (any iPhone)
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3. Screen (10)
Touch And Display Settings
- 3aiPhone Ghost Touch? Check Your Case And Screen Protector First · iPhone 4 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (51 models)
- 3biPhone Screen Won't Rotate? Check Rotation Lock First · iPhone 4 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (51 models)
- 3ciPhone Screen Too Dim? Auto-Brightness And True Tone Settings To Check · iPhone 4 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (51 models)
After A Screen Repair
- 3dProblems After a Screen Replacement: Restarts, Heat, Battery Drain, Ghost Touch, No True Tone · General (any iPhone)
- 3eiPhone "Unknown Part" Message After a Repair: What It Really Means · General (any iPhone)
Choosing A Screen
- 3fWill a Cracked Phone Screen Get Worse? What Actually Happens If You Wait · General (any iPhone)
- 3gBroken iPhone Screen in San Diego? How to Choose the Best Replacement (LCD vs. Soft OLED Guide) · General (any iPhone)
- 3hPlug-and-Play iPhone Screens Built to Avoid the 'Unknown Part' Message: Price List · General (any iPhone)
- 3iNot All LCD Replacement Screens Are Equal · General (any iPhone)
- 3jNot All OLED Replacement Screens Are Equal · General (any iPhone)
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4. Battery & Charging (5)
Battery Health And Drain
- 4aHow To Check iPhone Battery Health And Cycle Count · iPhone 6 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (45 models)
- 4biPhone Battery Draining Fast? Settings To Check First · iPhone 4 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (51 models)
Charging And Ports
- 4cHow To Set The iPhone Charge Limit (And Why It Stops At 80%) · iPhone 15 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (16 models)
- 4diPhone Charging Port Not Working? Lint And Settings To Check First · iPhone 4 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (51 models)
- 4eWhy Is Transferring Photos Off My iPhone So Slow? USB 2 vs. USB 3 · iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro
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5. Water Damage (1)
Liquid Alerts
- 5aiPhone Says Liquid Detected? What To Do, Step By Step · iPhone XR to iPhone 18 Pro Max (34 models)
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6. Sound & Mic (3)
No Sound Or Silent
- 6aiPhone Has No Sound? Settings To Check Before A Repair · iPhone 4 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (51 models)
- 6biPhone Stuck On Silent? How To Check The Action Button Or Ring Switch · iPhone SE 2016 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (44 models)
Microphone
- 6ciPhone Mic Not Working? Check App Permissions First · iPhone 4 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (51 models)
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7. Face ID & Camera (2)
Face ID
- 7aFace ID Not Working? Settings And Camera-Area Checks To Try First · iPhone X to iPhone 18 Pro Max (35 models)
Camera Control
- 7bCamera Control Opening The Camera By Accident? How To Change Or Turn It Off · iPhone 16 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (10 models)
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8. Connectivity (4)
Wi-Fi And Bluetooth
- 8aiPhone Wi-Fi Or Bluetooth Keeps Dropping? What To Try, Step By Step · iPhone 6S to iPhone 18 Pro Max (43 models)
Cellular, SIM And eSIM
- 8biPhone Says No Service Or SIM Error? What To Try, Step By Step · iPhone 6S to iPhone 18 Pro Max (43 models)
- 8cHow To Move Your Number Off A Broken eSIM iPhone · iPhone 14 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (20 models)
Satellite
- 8dMessages And SOS Via Satellite: Which iPhones Have It And Is It Still Free? · iPhone 14 to iPhone Air (5 models)
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9. Settings (2)
Storage And Keyboard
- 9aHow To Free Up iPhone Storage (Storage Full, Can't Update) · iPhone 4 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (51 models)
- 9biPhone Keyboard Lagging? What To Try, Step By Step · iPhone 4 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (51 models)
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10. Data & Backup (2)
Backups And Privacy
- 10aHow To Back Up Your iPhone Before A Repair (iCloud, Mac Or PC) · iPhone 4 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (51 models)
- 10bDo I Have to Give My Passcode for a Phone Repair? (And Can the Shop See My Photos?) · General (any iPhone)
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11. Security & Find My (8)
Find My And Repair Mode
- 11aCan't Turn Off Find My? How To Handle Stolen Device Protection And The 1-Hour Wait · iPhone SE 2020 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (36 models)
- 11biOS 27 "Ready for Repair or Trade In": Do You Need It for an Independent Repair? · General (any iPhone)
Scam Safety
- 11cWhy Scammers Target Older iPhone Users (And Why It's Not Your Fault) · General (any iPhone)
- 11d"Your iPhone Has Been Infected" Or "Virus Detected"? How To Close The Fake Pop-Up · General (any iPhone)
- 11eScam Text Or Email On Your iPhone? What To Do If You Tapped The Link · General (any iPhone)
- 11fWeird Calendar Alerts Or Menus Changed On Your iPhone? Remove Calendar Spam And Unknown Profiles · General (any iPhone)
- 11gApps You Didn't Install? Find Fake Apps And Check Subscriptions On Your iPhone · General (any iPhone)
- 11hLock Down Your iPhone After A Scam: Update, Safety Check And Your Apple Account · General (any iPhone)
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12. Before Your Repair (3)
Prep And Model Info
- 12aHow To Get Your iPhone Ready For A Repair (Find My, Wallet, Backup) · iPhone 4 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (51 models)
- 12bHow To Find Your iPhone Model, Serial Number And IMEI · iPhone 4 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (51 models)
- 12c"iFixit Near Me"? When to Fix It Yourself and When to Bring It In · General (any iPhone)
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13. Parts & Repair Rights (4)
Parts History And Warranties
- 13aHow To Check iPhone Parts And Service History (And What "Unknown Part" Means) · iPhone SE 2020 to iPhone 18 Pro Max (36 models)
- 13bDoes a Third-Party Repair Void AppleCare+ or Your Warranty? · General (any iPhone)
- 13cThe Hidden Cost of a "Cheap" iPhone Repair: Diagnostics, Adhesives, and Bad Mechanics · General (any iPhone)
- 13dRight to Repair Explained: How New Laws Are Making Phones Easier to Fix · General (any iPhone)
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