Handset with arrow on iPhone. Siri male voice
Peace for everyone! The icons that appear after certain actions on the iPhone or iPad screen are a kind of indicators that inform the user whether a certain function is currently enabled or not on the device. And although most of the designations are familiar to you and me (network signal level, battery, etc.), there are also those that can confuse and make you wonder - what do they mean? For example: a lock with an arrow in a circle, a crescent moon, an airplane and others.
Today we will understand all these icons: find out why they appear, what each of them means and how to remove all this stuff from the screen? We read carefully, do not hesitate to ask and suggest to other users in the comments. The welcome part of the article is over, let's get down to business. Let's go! :)
All indicators on the iPhone and iPad are located at the top of the display, in the so-called Status Bar (current status line), starting from left to right:
- The image of an airplane is the so-called airplane mode; when turned on, all wireless connections are turned off, including mobile communications. Therefore, when it is active, the display of the network signal strength, operator name and Internet connection standard disappears from the screen.
- Wi-Fi network indicator - depending on the strength of reception, one (minimum), two or three bars (maximum) are painted over. What to do if it doesn’t show up and other problems with Wi-Fi.
- An icon in the form of two arrows rotating in a circle appears when synchronizing (backups, copying data, etc.) the device with iTunes.
- Cellular network signal strength.
- Telecom operator name.
- Mobile communication standard (Edge, 3G, LTE), mostly responsible for the speed of Internet connection.
- Moon icon - shows the Do Not Disturb status. If this function is enabled, then calls and warnings, notifications from programs, Push messages - . More precisely, they will not be accompanied by sound signals, and a crescent sign will appear on the display at the top. To turn it on or off, go to: Settings - Do not disturb.
- Arrow lock icon - disables automatic screen rotation on iPhone or iPad (portrait orientation lock). You can remove or, on the contrary, use this “trick” through the lower pop-up menu (to call it, you need to pull your finger from the bottom of the display to the top).
- Bluetooth - good old “blue tooth” :)
- Battery charge in percentage.
- The charge of the battery in graphical form, so to speak, visually.
- Lightning - indicates that your iPhone or iPad is currently charging.
- An arrow icon - if shown on the screen, it means one (or more) programs are currently using geolocation services. And in simple terms - navigation. Try to close such applications if you are not using them, as GPS eats up your battery.
As you can see, iOS is rich in icons that represent something. Moreover, there are both intuitively understandable to any person, and quite exotic ones, characteristic only of Apple’s mobile operating system.
Updated! As I was rightly corrected in the comments, I forgot about the icon depicting a clock. So, this very clock (located next to the battery indicator) speaks of one simple fact - you will wake up soon. Yes, that's right - it's a set alarm clock on your iPhone.
The simplest sorting method, in which popular applications are located on the main screen or closer to it, and launched ones rarely take their place on the last pages.
Advantages: The apps you need are always at your fingertips.
Flaws: if there are a lot of applications, the time it takes to find and launch the one you need increases.
2. Folders by category
Since the appearance of folders in iOS, God himself ordered them to be used for sorting. The most logical way is to group them by topic. “Internet”, “Sports”, “Office”, “Games” - the system itself suggests names for combining two similar applications. Usually everything is placed in folders on the second screen, and the first one frees up space for more popular programs.
Advantages: Can accommodate a large number of applications in a compact manner.
Flaws: search difficulty and one additional action to trigger.
3. Action folders
Unlike the previous one, this method uses the purpose of applications - the actions that they help to perform - as a sorting criterion. For example, the “Read” folder contains iBooks, Reeder and Pocket, the “Listen” folder contains Spotify, “Podcasts” and “Music”, and the “Play” folder contains games.
You don’t have to bother with names and use . This way, not just one, but several actions can easily fit into a signature.
Advantages: ease of perception and minimal search time.
Flaws: There may be too many folders, and some applications may be suitable for several of them at once.
4. Folders on one screen
The essence of this method is a conscious refusal to use several desktops in order to place everything on the main screen. You will have to try and group the applications so as to fit into the available space. But then you won’t have to scroll through it - just open one of the folders and launch the desired application.
Advantages: maximum compactness.
Flaws: It is quite difficult to group all applications into several folders.
5. By topic without folders
Despite all the advantages of folders, sometimes it’s easier to just swipe a couple of times and find what you’re looking for, seeing all the applications in front of your eyes. To do this, they must all be grouped into rows or columns.
Advantages: Clearer visual perception and faster search.
Flaws: it is almost impossible to fit the necessary applications on 2-3 desktops; they stretch across 5–7 screens.
6. Minimalism
A good way to make it easier to find applications and make your desktop look attractive. However, it is suitable only for those who have so few installed applications that they can be placed on 1-2 screens.
Advantages: beautiful and clear.
Flaws: Useless if there are more than twenty applications.
7. Alphabetically
The most severe method for those who are too lazy to sort applications in any way. It is used by default in iOS. If you know the name of the application, finding it will not be difficult. To enable this type of sorting, open “Settings” → “General” → “Reset”, select “Reset Home settings” and confirm the action.
Advantages: strict order.
Flaws: The need to scroll through desktops and remember application names.
8. By color
The most exotic sorting method, the essence of which is to select adjacent icons by color. It will appeal to aesthetes and those with a good visual memory, since after such sorting you will have to search for applications exclusively by color.
Advantages: Very beautiful.
Flaws: almost useless. Finding the right application becomes quite difficult.
9. Combined method
Finally we get to the most common and most convenient sorting method. All of the above options for grouping applications are good, but very radical.
Why go to such extremes when you can take the best from each of them and place the most used ones on the main screen, place a folder with programs of the same topic in the Dock, and within one folder arrange applications according to icon colors or purpose.
Advantages: the ability to fine-tune for yourself.
Flaws: Takes longer to find apps compared to more concise sorting methods.
How to keep your desktop tidy
Whichever method you choose, don't forget to keep things organized. This is very easy to do. It is enough to follow simple rules:
- Create no more than three desktops, otherwise scrolling through screens will take a lot of time.
- Once a month, delete apps you don't use. There will be fewer icons and more order. Also .
- Don't forget to search. Swiping down on any screen will open Spotlight, where you can easily find the application you need by typing just a couple of characters.
1. Taking pictures without using the touch screen
Just call Siri with a long touch on the Home button and ask her to turn on the camera. To take a photo, press any volume button on your smartphone or headphones.
2. Emergency reboot
In those rare cases when the iPhone freezes or you need to free up the device's RAM, an emergency reboot will help. Just hold down the Home button and the Lock button for 10 seconds.
3. Triple press the Home button
Go to the "Accessibility" item in the main iPhone settings. Scroll down to the “Keyboard Shortcuts” tab - a list of functions will open in front of you. Triple-clicking the Home button launches VoiceOver, color inversion (useful for reading), some display settings, on-screen zoom, and Switch Control or AssistiveTouch.
To turn on the magnifying glass by triple-clicking the Home button, simply select the appropriate item in “Universal Access.”
4. Double tap the Home button sensor
Perhaps all iPhone users know that double-clicking the mechanical Home button opens the application selection window. But not everyone is aware that double tapping the button sensor “lowers” the screen a little, allowing owners of large smartphones to easily reach the top icons.
5. Using 3D Touch
If you have an iPhone 6s or later, using 3D Touch can make your life a lot easier and save time. This technology will speed up movement between applications, make typing more convenient and...
6. Reassigning volume buttons
The iPhone has two volume settings: the first is for calls and notifications, the second is for music and applications. Turning off the “Change with buttons” toggle switch in the sound settings will fix the ringer volume in its current position and transfer control of music and applications exclusively to the side buttons.
Work with text
7. Undo last action
Just shake your smartphone, and iOS will offer to undo the last action, be it typing, pasting or, conversely, deleting text.
8. Quickly enter a domain
In cases where the keyboard prompts you to quickly enter domain.com, hold your finger on this button. A list of popular domains will open in front of you, where you can quickly switch to cherished.ru.
9. Removing the microphone icon from the keyboard
The microphone icon between the space bar and the language change button is intended for voice text input. You can remove the icon by moving the “Enable dictation” slider to the inactive position in the keyboard settings.
10. Listening to the text
iOS supports Screen Speak. To enable it, activate the slider in the speech settings: “Settings” → “General” → “Universal Access”. To have iPhone speak text on the screen, swipe down with two fingers in any app.
Safety
11. Create a letter password for unlocking
If you don't trust four- or six-digit passwords and don't like Touch ID technology, you can set a long one.
Go to the password code settings and select “Change password code”. The system will require you to enter the old combination first, and then the new one. On the screen for entering a new password, click on “Passcode Options” and select an acceptable option.
12. Improve Touch ID accuracy
To help iPhone recognize you more confidently and quickly, create multiple prints of the same finger.
13. Create hidden photos
If you take photos in the standard camera application, they will be saved in the library. To protect a photo with a password, you need to resort to a trick. Turn off photo export and set a password in the Notes app settings. To take a secret photo, go to create a new note and tap on the camera icon. Once the photo is taken, click on "Export" and select "Lock Note."
14. Guided access
We often give our smartphone into the wrong hands to “pass a level in a game,” “read an article,” or “watch a video on YouTube.” If you don't trust who will be using your iPhone, turn on Guided Access in Settings: General → Accessibility → Guided Access.
When handing over an iPhone to someone, triple-click the Home button to turn on Guided Access, and the person will only be able to use the open app.
Siri
15. “Whose iPhone is this?”
If you find a lost iPhone, Siri can help you contact its owner without entering a password. Ask her “Whose iPhone is this?” or “Who owns this iPhone?”, and a window will open in front of you with the name of the owner of the gadget.
So that the person who finds your iPhone can find you in this way, go to Siri settings and in the “Data” tab, assign a contact with information about yourself.
16. Male Siri voice
Not everyone knows, but our faithful electronic assistant can speak in a pleasant male voice. This option is available in Siri settings.
Calls
17. Calling the last number dialed
To repeat the last call, it is not necessary to go to the “Recent” tab. Click on the green handset on the screen with keys, and the iPhone will offer to call back the last number dialed.
18. Quick access to favorite contacts
To quickly dial important numbers, add them to the Favorites tab in the standard Phone application. Swipe right on the desktop to go to the widget panel. Scroll down and click “Edit”, and then tap on the plus sign next to the “Favorites” widget. Now you can call your loved ones faster and even when the screen is locked.
19. Detection of an incoming call in headphones
Answering calls using headphones is sometimes much easier than reaching for your phone. To find out who is calling you without taking your iPhone out of your pocket, turn on the “Call Announcements” toggle switch in your phone settings.
Messages
20. Deleting old messages
Deleting irrelevant messages will help bring order to your correspondence and free up precious megabytes of memory. Find the “Leave messages” item in the settings and set the required time after which the messages will be deleted.
21. Saving traffic in “Messages”
To avoid wasting traffic on heavy attachments, turn on low quality mode in your message settings.
22. Time of sending messages
One of the non-obvious functions of “Messages” is viewing the exact time of sending. Just swipe from the right side of the screen.
Alarm
23. Setting up a call from Apple Music
The ability to set your favorite song as an alarm is not a trick, but a basic iPhone feature that many people don't know about. When creating a new alarm, click on the Sound tab. Rewind the list to the very beginning, before the standard ringtones, find a panel with familiar names and click on “Select song”.
24. Snooze alarm
To reschedule the alarm to a later time, you don’t have to look for the corresponding button on the screen. Press any side button and iPhone wakes you up again in nine minutes.
This interval was not chosen by chance: old mechanical alarm clocks could not count exactly 600 seconds. They did not take into account the current minute and began counting nine minutes from the next one.
Safari
25. Search by word on a page
Enter the desired word in the address bar. In the drop-down menu under the search engine suggestions, select “On this page.”
26. Recently closed tabs
Go to the screen that shows previews of open pages, and hold your finger on the “+” button. A list of recently closed tabs will open in front of you. This is useful if you accidentally closed a long-open page that is difficult to find in your browser history.
27. Convert a Safari page to a PDF file
28. Opening links in the background
Other basic applications and services
29. Spotlight as a converter
Swiping down on any iPhone screen opens Spotlight. Its use significantly reduces the time spent searching for something on a smartphone. Spotlight provides results from many applications: it will help you find the desired episode of a podcast, a message based on a keyword, or a person on Twitter. Also, a standard search engine can act as a converter. Just search for "1 usd" or "15 inches in cm".
30. Convert slow motion video to regular video
If you've been playing around with the slow motion feature and accidentally shot something in slow motion that would look better at natural speed, it's easy to bring the video to the original tempo without additional applications. Open the video editing section and adjust the values on the speed bar. This strip is located above the timing field, where we usually cut the videos.
Level 31
The compass in the basic application is practically useless in the city. But if you swipe the screen to the left, you can get a level - an indispensable device for repair and installation.
32. Optimizing Apple Music storage
Turn on Storage Optimization in Music Settings and iPhone will automatically delete songs you rarely listen to. This will only happen when the device’s memory runs out.
To set the minimum amount of music that will not be deleted from iPhone, you can set the storage size.
33. Geolocation reminders
Task managers in the App Store offer a lot of functions, but standard “Reminders” are also capable of a lot. For example, a basic application can remind you to buy milk not only at 15:00, but also when you visit the store. To enable this function, select “Remind me by location” and find the desired geolocation in the task settings.
Battery
34. Turn on power saving mode
If your iPhone has more than 20% charge left, but the nearest outlet is still very far away, it makes sense to switch to power saving mode. To enable the mode, just ask Siri about it or find the corresponding item in the battery settings. In these settings, you can also find a list of the most energy-consuming applications and close them in a timely manner.
35. Silent charging connection
You can avoid vibration when connecting the charger to your iPhone by opening the Camera app before connecting the Lightning cable. The device will begin to charge, and your light-sleeping relatives will not be awakened by a sudden sound.
When using an iPhone, it is possible to set personal settings so that the smartphone is as convenient to use as possible. Basic settings changes can be made to screen display, apps, features, and reminders.
To conveniently use the phone display and the Home screen, it is also important to learn how to enlarge icons on the iPhone X. This is done in various ways: in the device menu, in the iTunes settings on the computer (when synchronizing the smartphone) or using special programs if the phone works in Jailbreak mode.
How to change icon size on iPhone X
Starting with the sixth model, the iPhone introduced the ability to increase the size of the icons displayed on all Home screens. By default, application icons on the screen are arranged in 4 columns of 7 rows; if you enlarge the icons, then fewer of them will fit on the screen.
Resize icons using iPhone
To change the settings of the icons on the Home screen, you need to make special settings in the system menu.
Using this mode will make it easier for your thumb to reach the far edge and corners of the smartphone screen.
It may happen that due to too large icons it will not be possible to go to the settings menu, then you need to change the scale of the entire screen. To reduce the display image, you need to double-click on an arbitrary place on it with three fingers at the same time.
Changing icons via iTunes
Using Jailbreak
If Jailbreak is installed on your device, you should use special tweak applications downloaded from Cydia (analogous to the AppStore) or other sources. These applications allow you to not only increase but also decrease the size of icons (unlike standard smartphone options). You can change the settings of application icons using Icon Resizer, a jailbreak application for iPhone smartphones with open access to the file system.
To use this tweak after downloading and installing it, you need to open the program "Settings" and click on the line with options Icon Resizer . The program will offer several size options, as well as a list of applications for which these changes are available.
This tweak offers to change the size of icons in the range from 20 to 120 points, the basic size of application icons is set to 62 points, but you can set any value. However, keep in mind that application icons will be difficult to use if you set them to a value greater than 70, as they will be too large for the standard iPhone display. The program makes no restrictions in the specified range, so on an iPhone you can either reduce or enlarge the icons.
If after using Icon Resizer you don’t like the appearance of the icons, you can easily return to the original image; for this purpose, there is a special switch button in the tweak’s settings. After clicking on it, all changes made by the program will be disabled.
When purchasing a new iPhone/iPad or using it for quite a long time, any user wants to customize the device exclusively for themselves. The long work of personalizing the device begins - updating music, dragging icons and other procedures.
However, users have problems with some items. So, for example, sometimes the question comes up, how to drag and drop icons and icons (which is essentially the same thing) on an iPhone? Is it possible to leave empty space between them? And how to combine them into one group? This is exactly what we will talk about in this article!
There is nothing difficult in dragging icons onto an iPhone or iPad, but it is a rather painstaking process if you are customizing the device for yourself.
1. Select the icon on the iPhone that you want to drag and hold it.
2. Wait until all the icons start shaking.
3. Long-press the icon you want to move (you can also move multiple icons by sequentially clicking on the icons you want to move) and drag the icon to the desired location, then click on the “Home” button or the “Done” button in the upper right corner .
Exactly the same manipulations can be done with the dock, changing the icons located on the desktop and the bottom panel in places, or removing them altogether.
How to create a group of icons in a folder on iPhone and/or iPad?
This procedure is similar to the previous one, the only difference is the fourth or changed third point.
1. Select the icon that you want to add to the folder with another icon.
2. Press and hold until the icons shake.
3. Drag the icon over another icon from which we want to create a folder.
4. Tap on the “Home” button or the “Done” button in the upper right corner.
How to make space between icons on a device?
In fact, no way. Any version of iOS on iPhone and iPad supports the ability to freely move icons, just like on Windows (we’re talking about the mobile version) and Android. However, there is one trick that will work with monotonous wallpaper. The idea behind this feature is that we can make a lot of dummy icons and use them as spaces. To do this:
1. Press and hold one (absolutely any icon) so that they tremble and go to a free screen.
2. Take a screenshot of an empty space.
3. Then go to this one and select the “Create BLANK icon” tab.
6. We wait for some time and choose the location of our new pacifier.
8. Click “Add”, after which we look for the icon on the desktop and insert it into the place where it is needed.
How to get rid of the dock panel on the iPhone desktop?
There is one plus and one minus to getting rid of the bottom panel. The advantage of this method is the following - you get a completely blank main screen without any frills. The downside is that you sacrifice the wallpaper and download the file from a third-party resource (albeit a safe one). To get rid of the dock panel, do the following:
1. Open Safari and go to this.
2. Select your version of iPhone and the wallpaper that you like.
3. Download them and install them on your home screen (I think there is no need to explain how to download wallpapers).
Conclusion
If you know other tricks related to moving or changing icons on an iPhone, or if you find an error in the text, be sure to write about it in the comments.
