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If you think that iPhones are immune to viruses, think again. Find out how to check your iPhone for a virus.
After downloading an app or installing a new update, you’ve probably wondered, “Can iPhones get viruses?” One of the big selling points of iPhones is that they are supposedly immune to viruses and malware. According to Norton, iOS has long been seen as more secure than Android operating systems. But that extra security may not be as foolproof as some have previously believed. Read on to learn how to check your iPhone for a virus, how to get rid of malware on iPhones, and the best antivirus protection for iPhones.
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iPhone Other storage: What is it and how do you clear it?
Here’s what you can do about that significant Other filling up all your iPhone storage.
body>I m sure this sounds familiar: You re trying to download and install the latest iOS release, or take some photos, or download that cool app your friend told you about, and your iPhone says the storage is full.
You ve already deleted every app you don t think you need, and there s
still not enough space. So you look at your iPhone storage in Settings and, sure enough, your iPhone is full. Worst of all, a
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always factory reset any gadget before you sell it online or donate it to a charity, friend or family member. This not only wipes any potentially sensitive data, it puts it back into the state you’d find when first unpacking the thing.
Below you’ll find a primer on how to factory reset almost all kinds of tech, from phones to wearables and games consoles. If we have not specifically covered the gadget you need to get rid of, have a dig around in its Settings menu. Reset controls are almost always found there.
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Before you begin, it’s a good idea to make a mental checklist before resetting anything, particularly if it’s a phone or laptop you use regularly. Have you uploaded to the cloud any photos you want to keep? Have you forced WhatsApp to perform a chat backup? Have you double-checked you’ve backed up any files you want to keep from your laptop?