How to use the new, confusing iPhone lock screen
Like good old times.
You are categorically against the new Apple solutions to unlock your smartphone? Are you frankly tired of breaking the “Home” button? Rejoice, a solution has been found! There is a way to return the usual unlocking system to iOS 10.
Plus, this method is suitable for those guys who have a key. Getting ready for a little “dancing with a tambourine.”
Attention: After restoring the old authorization method, you will no longer be able to use TouchID to unlock your smartphone.
What do we need
How to return the Slide to Unlock gesture that has been established for years on iPhone and iPad
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. Create backup copy devices. This necessary measure to pull off the trick.
First uncheck “Encrypt iPhone backup”
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. Open iBackupBot and select the backup you just created.
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. Open the /System Files/Home Domain/Library/Preferences folder in the program and find the com.apple.springboard.plist file there.
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. Double click on it to enter edit mode.
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. Look for the dict tag and paste this code after it:
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. Close the utility. Restore your gadget from a new backup.
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PROFIT!
After updating to iOS 10, an excited user will quickly dive into the new features of this OS. But there's one more thing you need to do before you dive headfirst into iOS 10—learn how to use the new lock screen.
In iOS 10, the main one has disappeared iOS feature"slide-to-unlock" has been replaced by a requirement to press the home button to unlock the device. There's no doubt that this will take some getting used to. I've been using iOS 10 for a month and still my finger hovers over the home button to unlock the iPhone and show the home screen.
Pick up your phone to wake it up, then unlock it.
When you pick up an iPhone iOS control 10, the screen automatically turns on. You can view your notifications, swipe to open the camera (more on that below), or swipe to view widgets. Unfortunately, iPad users in the current beta still have to wake up the tablet using regular means.A small lock icon will appear at the top of the screen when the device is locked. You can place your finger on the home button to unlock. The lock icon will be replaced with a quick "unlocked" flash, allowing you to interact with notifications and widget selections. As you can see from the friendly reminder along the bottom of the screen, you must actually press the home button to open the home screen.
Swipe to view widgets.
Swiping right on the lock screen will show the Today screen. Here you can interact with widgets: calendar events, application activity statistics, or sports competition results. The real widget magic on iOS 10 won't happen until developers start releasing apps that implement the new features, but it looks promising! You can add or remove widgets just like you did in previous versions iOS.
Where is the camera icon?
The camera icon that was located in the lower right corner of the lock screen is no longer present on iOS 10. However, you can still access the camera by swiping left.
A return to the way things were before.
Luckily, Apple has provided users with an option to restore the old home button behavior. This means that as soon as you wake up the device: by picking it up, pressing the alarm button, or pressing the home button, you can complete the unlock by releasing the home button (instead of pressing it again).There's a lot to see.
Each new beta iOS 10 is a step that Apple is taking towards a stable and bug-free system. Of course, there is no ideal product, but already the third test build In a row, we are observing not only a gradual increase in system performance and stability, but also the introduction of more and more new functions.
The first version of iOS 10, released immediately after the WWDC presentation, added many new features.
So, iOS 10 beta 3 for developers, all the system innovations.
Keyboard sound
As soon as Apple made the first test version of iOS 10 available to developers, users immediately noticed a characteristic click when touching keyboard keys. For some reason this sound was removed in iOS 10 beta 2, but has now been returned to its place.
Lock sound
The sound we've been dreaming about for so long. Press Power and hear a short click. The duration of the sound is much shorter than the original one in Phone OS.
Recoil when blocked
The Taptic Engine built into iPhone 6s and 6s Plus does more than just vibration. When the device is locked in iOS 10 beta 3, both flagships create a slight vibration feedback.
Clock in Widget bar
In the widget menu, we have configured adequate behavior of the clock. Now, when scrolling through the list of widgets, as soon as the clock disappears, it appears in the status bar.
Saving files from Safari
In the new version of iOS 10 beta 3, you can save attachments directly to iCloud Drive. This is done through the usual Share menu.
Playlist of downloads in Music
The Music app now has a list of downloads that you can enable or disable among other playlists in your private collection.
Type of attachments in Messages
When attaching images to dialogue, test users iOS versions 10 problems arose: square previews do not always reveal the essence of the image. Now the preview for images is generated according to the original proportions of the photo.
Unlock without pressing
Now, to unlock your smartphone, you just need to put your finger on the Touch ID sensor. True, you will first have to enable the function
it's in the menu Settings -> General -> Universal access-> Home and turn on the slider next to the item Opening by placing your finger.
Particularly lucky iPhone owners 6s/6s Plus/SE, on which the Raise to awake function works - they took the smartphone in their hand, the screen lit up, put their finger on it and that’s it.
Search the Music app library
Songs added to your library can now be searched using the app's built-in Music search.
Subscribe to playlists
You can now subscribe to popular music collections directly from the mobile application.
Videos in the Health app
Built-in videos have appeared in the branded health application. True, they have not yet been reproduced, but Apple is working on this too.
GIF Alert
The moment your interlocutor tries to send you animated GIF image in iMessage, you will receive an alert.
Home connection settings
For application Home Settings for connecting additional peripherals have appeared.
Perhaps the most noticeable changes in iOS 10 the lock screen has changed. Now many things happen differently. Thus, owners of iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus do not even need to press anything for the smartphone screen to come to life: everything happens automatically. Older devices will require you to press the Home button. If you do not have a login password set and are not using Touch ID, then you no longer need to do the usual swipe across the screen to unlock. You just need to press “Home” again.
If your fingerprint scanner is configured and working, then with the first click you will unlock your smartphone. There is interesting point: If you lift your finger quickly enough, you'll be able to linger on a lock screen that isn't actually locked anymore.
The changes don't stop there. Attracts attention new design notifications. You can interact with them either using 3D Touch or simply by expanding incoming notifications and choosing from the available actions.
The lock screen now supports moving left and right. To the left of the main screen is the Spotlight search bar and a redesigned widget block. The latter have also changed, become more functional, and now have support for 3D Touch clicks. Well, developers have a reason to create widgets for their applications, because they will be available on the lock screen.
Finally, to the right of the main screen is access to the camera. No more swiping up from the bottom right corner.
Home screen
The need to access the notification center from the lock screen has disappeared. Both notifications and widgets can be viewed immediately, without additional gestures. However, from the home screen and from any application, you can access the redesigned notification center with a standard top-down swipe. There are no surprises here: the widgets have moved, so the main focus is solely on notifications.
It is also worth noting that the design of pop-up notifications from applications has changed. As before, they appear on top, but the animation and appearance already different.
The control center has also been changed. Now it is divided into separate screens. The first one is very similar to what came before. Only the tools for controlling playback are missing. They moved to the next screen of the control center, and there were more of them. In general, the design has changed; the freed up space has made it possible to enlarge the buttons. However, you still cannot configure your own switches.
It is noteworthy that if you have installed Shazam app, then you can launch it directly from the control point, from the playback control screen.
The home screen itself with its application grid has undergone the least changes visual changes. Only the animation for opening and closing folders has been updated. However, there is one major innovation here: the ability to hide presets in iOS programs. This happens in much the same way as applications are removed from App Store. However system programs They simply disappear from the home screen and can be restored at any time. You can hide most of the pre-installed applications.
Of course, to the left of the first home screen there is still Spotlight search, to which widgets were also added. Now these small additions to programs are available literally anywhere.
On home screen and new actions for 3D Touch appeared among the widgets: Apple has worked hard to further implement this promising feature. 3D Touch can now be used by app developers too, so variable force clicking on the screen will be especially popular in the new version of mobile operating system.
Built-in Applications
Messages
The Messages application, more precisely, its part called iMessage, is probably the main innovation of iOS 10. The possibilities of communication via iMessage have been significantly expanded, some ideas were borrowed from Apple Watch.
From now on, you can send your interlocutor a picture, pulse, various graphic effects. You can even take a new photo and instantly add captions and other decorations that any iOS user needs. You can draw conveniently by turning your smartphone or tablet into landscape mode.
However, the above is only a small part of the innovations. Thus, sending messages can now be accompanied by various visual effects, and information can be transmitted using invisible ink.
There is a preview of links, sharing tracks from Apple Music(the recipient must also have a working subscription to the service), there is even an image search that replaces the keyboard when typing a message.
It seems that iMessage service iOS 10 incorporates absolutely all trends network communication. But we haven’t yet mentioned the ability to change the background of the dialog window, install add-ons for iMessage from the App Store, and even leave reactions to incoming messages.
Telephone
The application has changed slightly: Russian letters have appeared on the dialing keys. Perhaps this will be useful to someone.
iOS 10 settings now have an option that allows you to use apps from the App Store to block numbers. Therefore, it will become easier to combat voice spam.
Users from Belarus will certainly appreciate the problem with dialing a plus by holding zero. Throughout the testing of the new OS version, the bug was not fixed and smoothly migrated to the final release.
Watch
Inspired by the Apple Watch, the developers decided to change color scheme"Clock" application to dark. Also appeared completely new item menu called “Bedtime.” This feature is designed to improve your sleep quality iOS user 10. You need to indicate your desired wake-up time, required quantity rest and a number of other details, and your device Apple has already It will figure out when to send you to bed. New alarm ringtones are included.
Photo
Literally with every update of the mobile operating system Apple systems Improves the Photos app. This time, facial analysis and recognition capabilities have been added. Now you can ask Siri to show you pictures of cars, and the system will accurately find them in your photo collection. Facial recognition works in a similar way.
Works really well new feature"Memories". iOS 10 automatically groups events by date and location, creating cool visual presentations of various events from the photos in your feed. This whole thing can be edited.
By the way, image editing is now also improved. new level. Kutsyye system capabilities photo editing has not gone away, but Apple has allowed you to add tools from third party applications. So, you don't even have to launch Pixelmator separately: all the features are already at your fingertips when editing in the Photos app.
Notes
The application was thoroughly redesigned back in iOS 9. In the “ten” it only gained the ability to jointly edit notes and grant rights to view them to other users. Thus, the record keeping system in iOS 10 allows you to almost completely abandon alternatives in the form of third-party services.
Settings
System iOS settings 10 received several changes. In particular, Siri settings placed in a separate menu item. It is also possible to install additional dictionaries into the system, for example Dictionary Russian language. It will be used to define the highlighted words.
From now on, you can limit the use of device memory by the Music application. If the built-in memory runs out, iOS 10 itself will delete those tracks for offline playback that you haven’t listened to for a long time.
Finally, let's note one new picture for use as wallpaper.
Siri
The virtual assistant in iOS 10 has become smarter and, most importantly, has received support for third-party applications. Once developers update their programs, you will be able to use Siri in them. Typing a message on WhatsApp without touching your smartphone will soon become possible.
The updated women's Siri voice. It sounds much nicer. Moreover, Apple suggests installing male voice as an alternative. In general, Siri in iOS 10 is nothing but pleasing.
House
Debuts in iOS 10 application of the same name For driving smart home. With the help of the program you can manage various gadgets and systems connected to a single home network. As before, a hub for smart home from Apple is Apple TV.
If the Home app isn't useful to you, at least you can uninstall it now.
App Store
There aren't many changes to the app store, but they are necessary. Practically useless menu“Browse” was removed, and in its place was a list of App Store categories. This change has been a long time coming, so it’s great that it’s been implemented.
Cards
Apple paid a lot of attention to updating Maps, or rather, their capabilities. Now, immediately after launching the application, you can specify the destination of the route; places that may be of interest to the user are also available to choose from. You can view the weather at a specific point on the map. Special attention deserves an interface change. It has finally become driver-friendly thanks to its large elements. Fonts and animation have been updated.
Contacts
The application itself has not undergone any changes, but the contact cards have been seriously modified. Now any person in your address book presented much more conveniently: immediately below the photo and name there is a set of buttons for communicating with everyone accessible ways. Below is the familiar list of numbers and other information.
Music
The Music application, a client of the service, has changed significantly. The overloaded interface has been replaced by large, easy-to-use elements on the go. The “Media Library” tab has moved to the very beginning and is available immediately after launch - this was missing before. Moreover, you can also organize different categories for displaying music there.
The player itself has also changed: there is nothing superfluous on the screen anymore. All actions with a track, including downloading it to your device and adding it to your library, can now be performed from context menu. Working with “Music” has become simpler and clearer, the player is definitely more convenient for use on the move.
Health
The Health app appears in iOS 10 virtually unchanged. Only those who regularly look into the program will notice the slightly modified design.
Apple Watch and Activity
Owners of Apple smartwatches will certainly notice the improvement of the application for controlling the watch from a smartphone. From here you can now fully customize your watch faces. A frankly incomprehensible menu item with a set of promotional videos was removed. Now everything has become much more logical and convenient for the owner of the watch, and not for its potential buyer.
For full-fledged work Apple Watch needs to be updated to watchOS 3.
The email client in iOS 10 remains virtually unchanged. Now you can view message threads and filter out unread messages. Mailboxes are displayed full set folders and subfolders.
Safari
Mobile Safari browser finally got a simple one, but useful opportunity close all tabs at once. Also appeared in the browser Apple support Pay because payment system The American company will now be represented on the Internet.
iPad owners will be pleased to be able to use dual-window mode to launch Safari. This way you can view two pages at once or transfer information from one to another. This important step For Apple tablets in an attempt to replace computers.
Other changes and innovations
Right after iOS installations 10, two points attract attention: the changed sound of the device locking and the updated sound of the keyboard. The new sounds do not seem alien, they perfectly correspond to the spirit of this version of Apple's mobile operating system and after a few minutes they cease to stand out from the general background.
If you actively use several Apple gadgets, then check out the new clipboard that works across devices. Copied a piece of text on the iPhone and pasted it onto the Mac under macOS control Sierra. Mutual integration does not end there: in iCloud app Drive on iOS 10, the desktop and folder with documents of your Mac computer. You just need to activate the appropriate setting on the latter.
Due to active use iCloud Apple rolled out a new one tariff plan, offering as much as 2TB of cloud space. This pleasure costs 1,490 rubles per month.
The improvement of 3D Touch capabilities has already been mentioned above, but we cannot ignore the symbiosis of this function with a simple flashlight. Now, if you hold your finger on the flashlight icon, you can select the brightness.
This is how iOS 10 turned out. Of course, Apple has done great job And a new version operating system is a big step forward. In the future, we will probably expect intermediate updates with fixes, improvements and even new features. IN iOS code 10 found traces dark theme design, so it cannot be ruled out that somewhere in iOS 10.1 we will be able to change the tones of the operating system to less light ones. There is still a lot of interesting things ahead!
The update to iOS 10 is available for download and installation on everything compatible devices today. Owners can also update their smart watch up to watchOS 3.
Now that the time has come for change, after nine versions of the operating iOS systems we will have to part with the first function that we encounter when using iPhone and iPad. Yes it's true. Instead of the usual slider " Unlock"("Slide to unlock") will only be used " Press the Home button to unlock" That is, to unlock the phone, you will first have to scan your finger on the button Home or enter a digital password.
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In iOS 10, the lock screen has been completely redesigned - swipe right at " Unlock" has been replaced by pressing or tapping (more on this below) the Home button, which may be unusual, because now the previously used gesture will open new panel with widgets, not a desktop.
At first it may be unusual, because now the usual swipe to the right will open a new panel with widgets, and not the desktop.
Swiping left launches the Camera:
You may think that your gadget has been jailbroken and a tweak installed from Cydia. This is true, because Apple is using widgets on the lock screen for the first time. But why? What made the developers take such a step?
Such changes with the classic slider " Unlock" can be explained. When Touch ID became popular, consumers began to use the “magic” unlock on their iPhone more often. However, Apple developers encountered difficulties. At using Touch ID in iOS 9, for example, the user often simply did not have time to view notifications on the lockscreen or look at the clock without unlocking the smartphone. The user had to open applications or launch Notification Center in search of new messages. In other words, any lock screen features were simply not used because of Touch ID.
In iOS 10, in addition to notifications, a screen with widgets appeared. Apple couldn't help but sort out the problem of the lock screen being difficult to read.
Video on the topic
In iOS 10, the user now has a choice. By default, pressing the Home button with Touch ID will not unlock the gadget, but will only open the lock screen. However, the developers also added new option « Opening by placing your finger", available in the menu Settings —> Basic —> Universal access —> Home.
Thanks to her, for iPhone unlocking or iPad, the user just needs to turn on the screen by pressing Home buttons or Power (a received notification can also turn it on), and then simply put your finger on the fingerprint Touch sensor ID.
It should be noted that the option " Opening by placing your finger" significantly simplifies the process of unlocking an iOS device (as in iOS 9), but at the same time makes it difficult to read notifications and view widgets located on the lock screen. A firm press of the Home button will result in the Touch ID sensor reading your fingerprint and subsequently unlocking the device, bypassing the lock screen. In this case, to read notifications and view widgets, you can use, for example, pressing the Power button or pressing the Home button using a finger that is not registered with iOS.
In case the iPhone or iPad does not have touch sensor ID that reads a fingerprint, then by default pressing the Home button will open the main screen or page for entering the lock code.
Now in iOS 10, even with Touch ID turned off, the gadget can only be unlocked using the main button.
