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iOS 13 Comes with Handy Shortcuts and Fancy Improvements

Post author By Henry R. Lares
Post date June 28, 2019
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Apple has been hard at work in the recent months, and one of the biggest efforts materialized in the form of the upcoming iOS 13. The next update for the beloved operating system will come with a plethora of new features; one of them will make many Apple fans happy.

Users with gain the ability to enable and disable Wi-Fi without the need to go to the Settings menu every time they wish to turn the function on or off. A small icon will be placed in the Control Center, allowing users to toggle the feature whenever they want.

According to sources which explore the beta version this is the mechanic used by the shortcut:

The user will open the Control Center
A long-press on the Wi-Fi icon will show the connection toggles.
Long-pressing, the icon for a second time, will bring a list of available Wi-Fi networks.
Tap on the desired network to connect to it. In some cases, you will have to enter a password.

The feature is available right now for the version, but it is not advised to install the beta if you plan to use your device every day.

Other improvements

iOS 13 will come with a built-in Dark Mode option which changes how to interface use and is better for the battery and eyes during the night. Native Apple apps will offer Dark Mode support, and API kits will allow developers to integrate the feature within their apps.

The refreshed Photos app will come with a new feature which highlights some of the most important photos. The editing tools are more powerful and easier to use as you can customize a picture with just a few taps.

A streamlined volume HUD will improve the experience while watching media content and apps of any size can be downloaded over an LTE connection, which is a major plus for users who enjoy unlimited data plans.

More information will surface in the future.

Henry R. Lares

Henry Lares is still early into his career as tech reporter but has already had his work published in many major publications including Tech Crunch and the Huffington Post. In regards to academics, Henry earned an engineering degree from Apex Technical School. Henry has a passion for emerging technology and covers upcoming products and breakthroughs in science and tech.

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How to Install the iOS 13 Developer Beta on iPhone

Post author By Henry R. Lares
Post date June 9, 2019
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Apple has announced the new iOS 13 at its WWDC 2019, and it comes with a wide range of new features, including a system-wide dark mode for the first time on Apple devices. Even though the company has announced the new operating system, the version now available is the beta version for developers. The official release of the iOS 13 for the broad public won’t happen until fall.

However, you can get your hands on the beta version now as well. Note that this beta version is full of bugs and issues which are being identified, tested and fixed for the beta variant for the public which will be released sometime in July thus this first beta version is aimed for developers only.

Before installing the beta version for developers, however, you must achieve a backup of your iPhone, as beta programs are, by nature, insecure.

Compatible Devices

The iOS 13 for iPad, however, is a different operating system now, called iPadOS. Supported devices for iPadOS are all iPad Pro models, iPad mini, 4th and 5th generation, iPad Air 2nd and 3rd generation, and iPad 5th and 6th generation.

The iOS 13 will support the following iPhone versions:

iPhone 6s

iPhone 6s Plus

iPhone SE

iPhone 7

iPhone 7 Plus

iPhone 8

iPhone 8 Plus

iPhone X

iPhone Xs

iPhone Xs Max

iPhone XR

Archive an iOS Backup

As we mentioned before, it is necessary that you perform a backup of your iPhone data because if something goes wrong, not only you will jump back to the older iOS, but you will also lose all your data.

You can back up your data on whether iCloud or iTunes. We, however, recommend you to use iTunes in macOS Mojave or Finder in macOS Catalina.

In Mojave, after backing up with iTunes, select ‘iTunes’ from the menu bar, then go to ‘Preferences,’ then the ‘Devices’ tab. Find your backup and click right on it. Then, select ‘Archive.’

In Catalina, open Finder and select your iPhone from the sidebar. Next, click on the ‘Manage Backup’ key. Then, right-click your last backup and press ‘ Archive.’ Ensure you use the encrypted backup option when you archive the Health and Activity data.

How to Install the iOS 13 Developer Beta to Mojave version

To get the iOS 13 on your iPhone, you will have to install the IPSW restore file. Either install Xcode 11 beta on the most recent version of macOS 10.14 Mojave or use macOs 10.15 Catalina beta.

Here are the instructions for the Mojave version.

If you didn’t register your iPhone UDID with your developer account, do it now
Go to developer.apple.com/download and sign into your account
Choose ‘View all’ under the iOS 13 section
Download the IPSW file for your iPhone model
Still, in the ‘Downloads’ page, select the ‘Applications’ key and download ‘Xcode 11 beta.’
Unpack the Xcode XIP file. It might take some time. The Xcode file will install then
Launch the Xcode 11 beta app and follow the instructions on display to install any extra tools needed
Ensure you have the most recent iTunes version on your PC. On macOS, you can check this in the ‘Update’ tab in the Mac App Store.
Connect your iPhone to the PC
If the ‘Unlock iPhone to Use Accessories’ notification appears on your phone, use Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode to unlock it
If the notification ‘Trust this Computer’ appears, tap on it, and follow the instructions showed on the screen
Launch iTunes
If you are not logged in, sign in to your Apple account in iTunes
Select the iPhone in iTunes and ensure you are in the ‘Summary’ tab
Back up and archive it, if you didn’t do it until now
Press the ‘Option’ key on Mac, then click on ‘Update’ in iTunes to start the process. If you encounter issues with this method, try entering DFU mode on your phone, then press the ‘Option’ key and click on ‘Restore’ when it appears in iTunes
Choose the IPSW to restore image from the selection windows in iTunes. Next, tap on ‘Open’ to initiate the installation
As soon as iTunes completes the installation, your iPhone will restart
Follow the instructions on your phone to activate the iOS 13

However, note that all iOS devices you want to install the iOS 13 developer beta have to be registered by adding their UDID to the developer website.

How to Install the iOS 13 Developer Beta to Catalina version

In the macOS 10.15 Catalina, there is no iTunes anymore, and all the work is done with the Finder app because the iOS devices install similar to external hard drives.

Register your iPhone’s UDID with your developer account, if you haven’t done it
Go to developer.apple.com/download and sign in into your developer account
Under the iOS 13 section, select ‘View all’
Download the IPSW file for your iPhone model
Connect your phone to the computer
If the notification ‘Unlock iPhone to Use Accessories’ appears on your iPhone, unlock it by using Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode
Click on ‘Trust this Computer’ if it appears on your phone, and follow the instructions displayed on the screen
Launch Finder
Select the name of your iPhone in the sidebar under ‘Locations’
Back up and archive your last iOS 12 version, if you didn’t do it until now. The process is the same as in iTunes, but you have to click on ‘Manage Backups’ button rather than going to any preferences menu. Then, right-click the last backup and select ‘Archive’
Press the ‘Option’ key, then click on ‘Check for Update’ in the Finder app to start the process
Choose the IPSW restore image you earlier downloaded, from the selection windows in iTunes, and select ‘Open’
Click on ‘Update’ when it appears a notification to allow your Mac contact Apple to verify and install iOS 13
You will have to type the passcode on your iPhone during the install
As soon as Finder completes the install of the image, your phone will restart
Now, follow the instructions on your phone to activate the iOS 13.

You’re now running the iOS 13 on your device.

Henry R. Lares

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WWDC19 – Here Are The Hottest Announcements, So Far

Post author By Francis E. Hagopian
Post date June 5, 2019
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Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference, WWDC19, has managed to surprise lots of fans as a large number of announcements were offered. Below you can find a selection of the most interesting ones.

Hottest WWDC19 Announcements

Apple TV

Those who opt for Apple TV Plus will have the option to watch a remarkable show called For All Mankind. The show offers an interesting take on alternate history as it attempts to explore what would have happened if the Soviets managed to be the first on the surface of the moon. The TVOS will offer multiuser support. Those who have an Xbox One or DualShock 4 controller will be supported natively by the device.

The new MacBook Pro and Apple Pro Display XDR

The Mac Pro has received a major update, and the new specs are quite impressive. For $5,999 users will enjoy an eight-core Intel Xeon W clocked at 3.5 GHz, 32GB of RAM, an AMD Radeon Pro 850X and an SSD with a capacity of 256GBs.

The Pro Display XDR offers an impressive 32-inch display with a resolution of 6,016×3,384, true 10-bit capabilities, and a polarizer which facilitates select viewing angles. If you opt for the monitor, priced at $5,000, you will have to pay an extra 1,000 for the stand.

MacOS Catalina

As expected, MacOS Catalina will drop iTunes in favor of several replacements apps. A new app called Sidecar will allow users to use an iPad as a secondary display. A great accessibility feature comes in the form of assistive voice control. The improved Project Catalyst will allow developers to port iPad apps to MacOS without difficulties.

iPadOS

Apple has decided to split the OS for portable devices, and iPads will receive a dedicated version in the form of iPads. The Files app has been revamped and offers a new feature. Other improvements were also announced.

iOS 13

The Dark Mode was confirmed, and many native apps will receive support for the new feature. Siri will gain the ability to read and answer text messages when you are using the AirPods. The popular vocal assistant will also receive a new voice which sounds more natural.

Francis E. Hagopian

I’m Francis E. Hagopian, and I’m the voice and vision behind Billionaire365.com. For the last 15 years, I’ve lived and breathed Silicon Valley culture, arming myself with insights and know-how that I can’t wait to share with you. Think of me as your personal guide in the intricate maze of technology. I specialize in translating the complex into the understandable, so you can turn knowledge into power. This isn’t just about staying in the loop; it’s about giving you the tools you need to excel in a digital age. When you’re looking for reliable tech insights, know that I’ve got your back.

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How to Fix Common Cydia Problems with Electra iOS 11.3.1 Jailbreak

Post author By Daniel Segun
Post date May 29, 2019
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This tutorial will show you how to fix common Cydia problems with the Electra Jailbreak on iOS 11.3.1.

Basically, when you notice a blanked out screen (with a spinner-shaped icon at the edge of the screen) after Electra’s UI has reached the second or third (final) stage, it means that the jailbreak operation was successful.

However, more often than not, users have encountered various forms of problems while running jailbreak with Electra, most notably the issues of “Cydia not showing up” and “Cydia crashing” during or after jailbreak.

To fix this, go to the next section.

Fix: Common Cydia Problems with Electra iOS 11.3.1 Jailbreak

Fix 1: Run UICache

This is the basic troubleshooting method often employed to fix this error, if and when Cydia fails to show up during/after a jailbreak operation (with Electra).

To run UICache on your iOS smartphone/tablet, follow the guidelines below:

Obtain device’s Wi-Fi IP

Here’s how to do this:

Go to Settings > Wi-Fi
Click on the ‘blue icon’ beside the ‘wireless network icon’.
Copy and paste the displayed IP in a safe location.

Root your device in SSH

Here’s how to do this:

Go to your Mac
Open Applications/Utility > Terminal Application.
Type: “ssh root@<copied IP Address>”.
In the prompted window, input “yes” and press Enter.
Input the root password – “alpine” – and press Enter.
Once this done, your iPhone/iPad has become rooted; you can now proceed and run uicache.

Run UICache

Simply type “uicache” in the designated panel and click Enter, and
Cydia should pop up on your smartphone or tablet in a couple of seconds.

Hard reboot device

If Cydia still won’t come up, you can hard reboot your iOS device and see if it resolves the issue.

Fix 2: Resolve Crashing Cydia

If Cydia crashes after a jailbreak operation (using Electra), the issue is probably because your device is not in a jailbroken state.

To fix this, do the following:

Open Electra on your iPhone/iPad.
Check for the option – Enable Jailbreak. If you see Share Electra instead, it means your device is already in a ‘jailbroken’ state.
Tap on the Enable Jailbreak option
Repeat until device goes into ‘jailbroken’ state.

Note: You’d need to re-enable jailbreak (via Electra) each time you restart you device.

Hope you find this helpful?

Daniel Segun

Daniel Segun is a technology writer with over 5 years of experience. He loves to teach and inspire others. When he is not writing, he’s probably busy developing websites. You can reach him here.

www.techsegun.com

Tags Apple, iOS, iOS 11.3.1, iOS 12, iOS 12 Jailbreak, iOS 13, iPhone, iPhone 11

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Forgot iPhone Passcode? Easy Solutions for you

Post author By Daniel Segun
Post date May 25, 2019
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Setting iPhone passcode prevents unauthorized users from accessing your personal data. But what happens if you forget your iPhone passcode? We will will show you how to resolve this issue once and for all.

Basically, if you enter the wrong iPhone passcode six times, then you get the prompt message that your iPhone has been disabled. But if you are still unable to recollect your iPhone passcode, then you may have to reset your iPhone and remove the passcode subsequently.

What to do if you forgot your iPhone passcode?

Method 1: Use iCloud to erase the passcode

Here’s how to do this:

On your computer, go to the official iCloud website and sign in with your Apple ID
At the dashboard, Select “All Devices” and then select your iPhone device from the list of all devices.
Click on “Erase” option to erase the forgotten passcode.
Now, on your iPhone setup screen, restore your files by clicking on the “restore from a backup” option.

Alternatively, you can erase your iPhone passcode with the Find My iPhone application.

Method 2: Use iTunes to erase the passcode

You can also use iTunes to erase your iPhone passcode with iTunes. However, this procedure will only work if you have synced the iPhone with iTunes on the computer you intend to use.

Here’s how to do this:

Connect your iPhone device to your computer and then launch iTunes.
After you have synced your iPhone with iTunes, create an iTunes backup.
On your iPhone setup screen, select Restore from iTunes backup.
On iTunes, select your iPhone and choose the latest backup.
After the restore process has been completed, configure a new passcode and memorize it.

If you have not synced your iPhone with iTunes or iCloud, you may proceed to the next solution.

Method 3: Use Recovery mode to erase the passcode

This method is applicable if you have not synced your iPhone with either iCloud or iTunes. With the Recovery mode, you can easily erase your iPhone passcode.

Here’s how to do this:

Connect your iPhone to your computer and then force-restart it.

For iPhone 6s and earlier versions: Press and hold the Home and Side buttons until the recovery mode is initiated.

For iPhone 7/7+: Press and hold both the Side and Volume down buttons until recovery mode is initiated.

For iPhone 8/8+: Press and release the Volume-Up button and then quickly press and release the Volume-Down button. Now Press and hold the Side button until the iPhone reboots in recovery mode.

After restart your iPhone, select Restore from the list of options
Wait for the restore process to be completed and then restore your files from saved backup.

Note: Ensure you backup your files for restoration after completion of this procedure. Also, do not forget your passcode.

Hope you won’t forget your passcode next time? Let us know by dropping a comment below.

Daniel Segun

Daniel Segun is a technology writer with over 5 years of experience. He loves to teach and inspire others. When he is not writing, he’s probably busy developing websites. You can reach him here.

www.techsegun.com

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