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--- iphone_annoyances [2024.02.04 20:14] – Steve Isenberg
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-======iPhone and iPad Annoyances======
+<fs xx-large>iPhone and iPad Annoyances</fs>
-===== Copy [some|all] pictures from iPhone to Apple computer =====
+=====To/From Device=====
+====Copy pictures, music, etc iPhone to/from PC/Mac====
+On/around 20July2024, I found this app Anytrans that lets me copy music, pictures, and videos between my iPhone and MacBook or PC.  I bought the family option (lets me load the app on 5 PC/Macs and unlimited iPhone/iPad devices).
+The app is AnyTrans and it's available on [[https://www.imobie.com/anytrans/]]; they also offer other apps for Android phones, and more.\\
+They offer an educational discount.
+==== Copy [some|all] pictures from iPhone to Apple computer ====
 You want to offload all pictures and videos from the iPhone to the MacBook or iMac.\\
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     * //Access worked right after doing this. This may be all that's needed?//
-=====Send songs from MacBook to iPhone=====
+====Send songs from MacBook to iPhone====
 Digested from 20231209 conversation with Apple rep in store.
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 If you have any comments or suggestions, let me know.
-=====Keeps asking for my gMail password=====
+====Copy Note(s)====
+To transfer a single note (ie, sending one note at a time)
+  - On your iPhone, open your Notes app.
+  - Tap one note, tap the three dots inside a circle in the upper right corner
+  - Select "Send a Copy" and then choose "Email"
+  - Send
+To copy more than just one note at a time, you need to install software to do this.\\
+Alternatively you can go to iCloud.com, login, and edit or view your notes and copy them to your computer.
+Some applications smi found via DuckDuckGo search, that may help at a cost.  Prices are as of 2/4/2024, Windows computer use.  I'm not making any recommendations as I haven't tried any of these.
+|[[https://www.coolmuster.com/idevices/transfer-notes-from-iphone-to-computer.html|CoolMuster iOS Assistant]]|$26/yr, $36/lifetime|
+|[[https://mobi.easeus.com/iphone-data-transfer/4-free-methods-to-back-up-notes-from-iphone-to-pc.html|EaseUS]]|$24/month, $40/yr, $70 lifetime|
+|[[https://www.wideanglesoftware.com/touchcopy/purchase.php|TouchCopy]]|1 PC 1 Year $30, 2 PCs lifetime $40|
+|[[https://www.copytrans.net/store/|CopyTrans]]|COpyTrans Contacts (does Notes) $20; that and6 other apps $30|
+|Apowersoft|
+=====Annoyances=====
+====Keeps asking for my gMail password====
 But I just entered it on my iphone yesterday and had no problems accessing gmail; but today it asks me again.  From [[https://www.imobie.com/support/iphone-ipad-keeps-asking-for-password.htm|an article in imobie]] here are their suggestions.  Most relate to asking for Apple password, but article says "Keeps asking for password error".
   - Restart the iPhone. (This worked for smi 20191109, was able to access email a few mins after the reboot)
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   - (Their last choice is to restore your iPhone without data loss.  Uh-uh, I'm not doin' this.)
-=====Troubleshooting Tips for All iPhone Models=====
+====Troubleshooting Tips for All iPhone Models====
 From [[https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/iphone-troubleshooting-tips/|MakeUseOf]]
   - Restart your iPhone.  See step #1 in previous article.
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   - Choose a method to send or save the exported contact cards, such as Messages or Mail
-===Notes===
-To transfer a single note (ie, sending one note at a time)
-  - On your iPhone, open your Notes app.
-  - Tap one note, tap the three dots inside a circle in the upper right corner
-  - Select "Send a Copy" and then choose "Email"
-  - Send
-To copy more than just one note at a time, you need to install software to do this.\\
+=====Save voicemails=====
-Alternatively you can go to iCloud.com, login, and edit or view your notes and copy them to your computer.
+If you have a voicemail with the voice of someone you want to save, for example someone who has passed away, you can save this.
+  - Phone App and Voicemail (bottom right)
+  - Tap on the voicemail you want to save then Share (box with arrow pointing out of it).  You can share this voicemail with AirDrop, Messages, Mail,and others.
+  - ''Add a quick note'' or ''save to files'', to save it on your phone.
+  - Use ''AirDrop'' to save to your computer.
+This from Kim Komando.
+===== Checking Battery Health on iPad Mini 5 (and Other iPads) =====
+The iPad Mini 5 does **not** have a built-in Battery Health section in **Settings**, even on iPadOS 17 or later. However, you can still check the battery condition using a Mac or PC.
+These methods also work with most other iPad models.
+----
+==== Option 1: Use iMazing (Mac or PC) ====
+  * Download and install [[https://imazing.com|iMazing]].
+  * Connect your iPad via USB.
+  * Open iMazing and select your iPad in the sidebar.
+  * Click the **Battery** icon in the bottom right.
+  * You’ll see:
+    - **Battery Health (Maximum Capacity)**
+    - **Cycle Count**
+    - **Temperature**
+    - Charging Status
+**Note:** You don’t need the paid version to view battery information.
+  * **Works with:**
+    - All iPads running iOS/iPadOS 9 or later
+    - iPad Mini, iPad Air, standard iPad, iPad Pro
+    - Compatible with both **Mac** and **Windows**
+----
+==== Option 2: Use coconutBattery (Mac only) ====
+  * Download [[https://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/|coconutBattery]].
+  * Connect your iPad to your Mac via USB.
+  * Open coconutBattery and go to the **iOS Device** tab.
+  * It will display:
+    - **Design Capacity vs. Current Capacity**
+    - **Cycle Count**
+    - **Device Age**
+  * **Works with:**
+    - Most iPads, iPhones, and iPods connected to a Mac
+    - iPads running iOS 8 or later are generally supported
+  * **Notes:**
+    - Newer iPads (e.g. iPad Pro with USB-C) may require:
+      - Trusting the Mac when connecting
+      - A proper USB-C to USB-A/C cable that supports data transfer
-Some applications smi found via DuckDuckGo search, that may help at a cost.  Prices are as of 2/4/2024, Windows computer use.  I'm not making any recommendations as I haven't tried any of these.
-|[[https://www.coolmuster.com/idevices/transfer-notes-from-iphone-to-computer.html|CoolMuster iOS Assistant]]|$26/yr, $36/lifetime|
-|[[https://mobi.easeus.com/iphone-data-transfer/4-free-methods-to-back-up-notes-from-iphone-to-pc.html|EaseUS]]|$24/month, $40/yr, $70 lifetime|
-|[[https://www.wideanglesoftware.com/touchcopy/purchase.php|TouchCopy]]|1 PC 1 Year $30, 2 PCs lifetime $40|
-|[[https://www.copytrans.net/store/|CopyTrans]]|COpyTrans Contacts (does Notes) $20; that and6 other apps $30|
-|Apowersoft|