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Turn Wi-Fi on or off:  Go to Settings > Wi-Fi. You can:
 •Set iPhone to ask if you want to join a new network:  Turn “Ask to Join Networks” on or off. If “Ask 
to Join Networks” is off, you must manually join a network to connect to the Internet when a 
previously used network isn’t available.
 •Forget a network, so iPhone doesn’t join it:  Tap  next to a network you’ve joined before. Then 
tap “Forget this Network.”
 •Join a closed Wi-Fi network:  In the list of network names, tap Other, then enter the name of the 
closed network. You must already know the network name, password, and security type to 
connect to a closed network.
 •Adjust the settings for connecting to a Wi-Fi network:  Tap  next to a network. You can set an 
HTTP proxy, define static network settings, turn on BootP, or renew the settings provided by a 
DHCP server.
Setting up an AirPort base station
An AirPort base station provides a Wi-Fi connection to your home, school, or small business 
network. You can use iPhone to set up a new AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, or Time Capsule 
base station.
Use the AirPort Setup Assistant:  Go to Settings > Wi-Fi. Under “Set up an AirPort base station,” 
tap the name of the base station you want to set up. Then follow the onscreen instructions.
If the base station you want to set up isn’t listed, make sure that it has power, that you’re within 
range, and that it hasn’t already been configured. You can only set up base stations that are new 
or have been reset. Some older AirPort base stations cannot be set up using an iOS device. For 
setup instructions, see the documentation that came with the base station.
Manage an AirPort network:  If iPhone is connected to an AirPort base station, tap  next to 
the network name. If you haven’t already downloaded AirPort Utility, the App Store opens so you 
can get it.
Bluetooth
iPhone can connect wirelessly to Bluetooth devices such as headsets, headphones, and car kits 
for music listening and and hands-free talking. You can also connect the Apple Wireless Keyboard 
with Bluetooth. See Apple Wireless Keyboard
 on page 24 .
Turn Bluetooth on or off:  Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
Connect to a Bluetooth device:  Tap the device in the Devices list, then follow the onscreen 
instructions to connect to it. See the documentation that came with the device for information 
about Bluetooth pairing.
VPN
Your organization may use a VPN to communicate private information securely over a non-
private network. You may need to configure VPN, for example, to access your work email. This 
setting appears when you have VPN configured on iPhone, allowing you to turn VPN on or off. 
See Cellular
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Personal Hotspot
You can use Personal Hotspot (iPhone 4 or later) to share an Internet connection with a 
computer or other device—such as an iPod touch, iPad, or other iPhone—connected to your 
iPhone via Wi-Fi. You can also use Personal Hotspot to share an Internet connection with a 
computer connected to iPhone via Bluetooth or USB. Personal Hotspot works only if iPhone is 
connected to the Internet over the cellular data network.
Note:  This feature may not be available in all areas. Additional fees may apply. Contact your 
carrier for more information.
Share an Internet connection:  Go to Settings > General > Cellular and tap Set Up Personal 
Hotspot—if it appears—to set up the service with your carrier.
After you turn on Personal Hotspot, other devices can connect in the following ways:
 •W-Fi:  On the device, choose your iPhone from the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
 •USB:  Connect your iPhone to your computer using the cable that came with it. In your 
computer’s Network preferences, choose iPhone and configure the network settings.
 •Bluetooth:  On iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth. To pair and connect 
iPhone with your device, refer to the documentation that came with your computer.
When a device is connected, a blue band appears at the top of the iPhone screen. Personal 
Hotspot remains on when you connect with USB, even when you aren’t actively using the 
Internet connection.
Note:  The Personal Hotspot icon  appears in the status bar of iOS devices using 
Personal Hotspot.
Change the Wi-Fi password for iPhone:  Go to Settings > Personal Hotspot > Wi-Fi Password, 
then enter a password of at least 8 characters. 
Monitor your cellular data network usage:  Go to Settings > General > Usage > Cellular Usage.
Do Not Disturb and Notifications
Push notifications appear in Notification Center and alert you to new information, even when the 
associated app isn’t running. Notifications vary by app, but may include text or sound alerts, and 
a numbered badge on the app icon on the Home screen.
Turn off all notifications:  Go to Settings and turn on Do Not Disturb. When it’s turned on and 
iPhone is locked, all notifications and calls are silenced, but alarms will still sound. You can set the 
following options in Settings > Notifications > Do Not Disturb:
 •Automatically turn on Do Not Disturb:  Set the starting and ending hours for when you don’t 
want to be disturbed. iPhone turns on Do Not Disturb during these hours each day.
 •Allow some phone calls during Do Not Disturb:  When Do Not Disturb is on, calls are silently sent 
to voice mail. To allow some callers to ring through, tap Allow Calls From. You can allow calls 
from your Favorites list or other Contacts groups you define. For information about Favorites, 
see Chapter 25, Contacts, on page 10 0 .
 •Allow persistant callers to ring through:  Turn on Repeated Calls. If the same caller (based on 
their Caller ID) calls you twice within three minutes, iPhone will ring.
Turn an app’s notifications on or off:  Go to Settings > Notifications. Tap an item in the list, then 
turn notifications on or off for that item. Apps that have notifications turned off appear in the Not 
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Change how notifications appear:  Go to Settings > Notifications. You can:
 •Change the number of notifications:  Choose an item in the In Notification Center list. To set how 
many notifications of this type appear in Notification Center, tap Show.
 •Change the alert styles:  Choose an item in the In Notification Center list. Choose an 
alert style, or select None to turn off alerts and banners. Notifications will still appear in 
Notification Center.
 •Change the order of notifications:  Tap Edit. Drag the notifications into the order you want. To 
turn off a notification, drag it to the Not In Notification Center list.
 •Display numbered badges on apps with notifications:  Choose an item in the In Notification 
Center list and turn on Badge App Icon.
 •Hide alerts from an app when iPhone is locked:  Choose the app in the In Notification Center list, 
then turn off “View in Lock Screen.”
Some apps have additional options. For example, Messages lets you specify how many times the 
alert sound repeats and whether message previews appear in the notification.
Remove Post and Tweet from Notification Center:  These sharing options appear only if you 
have Facebook or Twitter accounts configured. To remove these buttons, go to Settings > 
Notifications and turn off the Share Widget.
Show government alerts in Notification Center:  Choose the alerts you want to see from 
the Government Alerts list. Government alerts are not available in all areas, vary by carrier 
and iPhone model, and may not work under all conditions. For example, in the United States, 
iPhone 4S or later can receive presidential alerts and you can turn AMBER and Emergency Alerts 
(which includes both Severe and Extreme Imminent Threat alerts) on or off. In Japan, iPhone 4 or 
later can receive Emergency Earthquake Alerts from the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Carrier
This setting appears on GSM networks when you’re outside your carrier’s network and other 
local carrier data networks are available to use for your phone calls, visual voicemail, and 
cellular network Internet connections. You can make calls only on carriers that have a roaming 
agreement with your carrier. Additional fees may apply. Roaming charges may be billed to you by 
the other carrier, through your carrier.
Select a carrier:  Go to Settings > Carrier and select the network you want to use.
Once you select a network, iPhone uses only that network. If the network is unavailable, “No 
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General
General settings include network, sharing, security, and other settings. You can also find 
information about your iPhone, and reset various iPhone settings.
About
Display information about iPhone:  Go to Settings > General > About. The items you can  
view include:
 •Available storage space
 •Serial number
 •iOS version
 •Network addresses
 •IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)
 •ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier, or Smart Card) for GSM networks
 •MEID (Mobile Equipment Identifier) for CDMA networks
 •Legal notices, license, and regulatory marks.
To copy the serial number and other identifiers, touch and hold the identifier until Copy appears.
Change the device name:  Go to Settings > General > About, then tap Name. The device name 
appears in the sidebar when it’s connected to iTunes, and it’s used by iCloud.
To help Apple improve products and services, iPhone sends diagnostic and usage data. This data 
does not personally identify you but may include location information.
View or turn off diagnostic information:  Go to Settings > General > About > Diagnostics & Usage.
Software Update
Software Update lets you download and install iOS updates from Apple. 
Update to the latest iOS version:  Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
If a newer version of iOS is available, follow the onscreen instructions to download and install it.
Usage
View usage information:  Go to Settings > General > Usage. You can:
 •See your cellular usage and reset statistics
 •View and delete iCloud backups, turn off backing up the Camera Roll, and buy additional storage
 •View each app’s storage
 •Display battery level as a percentage
 •See the elapsed time since iPhone has been charged
Siri
Enable Siri:  Go to Settings > General > Siri. 
For information about using Siri and changing Siri settings, see Setting options for Siri
 on 
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Cellular
Use Cellular settings to turn cellular data and roaming on or off, to set up Personal Hotspot, and 
to set cellular data options.
When an app needs to use the Internet, iPhone does the following, in order, until connected:
 •Connects over the most recently used available Wi-Fi network.
 •Shows a list of Wi-Fi networks in range, and connects using the one you choose.
 •Connects over the cellular data network, if available.
If iPhone is connected to the Internet via the cellular data network, the 
, , , , or  icon 
appears in the status bar.
LTE, 4G and 3G service on GSM cellular networks support simultaneous voice and data 
communications. For all other cellular connections, you can’t use Internet services while you’re 
talking on the phone unless iPhone also has a Wi-Fi connection to the Internet. Depending on 
your network connection, you may not be able to receive calls while iPhone transfers data over 
the cellular network—when downloading a webpage, for example.
GSM networks:  On an EDGE or GPRS connection, incoming calls may go directly to voicemail 
during data transfers. For incoming calls that you answer, data transfers are paused.
CDMA networks:  On EV-DO connections, data transfers are paused when you answer incoming 
calls. On 1xRTT connections, incoming calls may go directly to voicemail during data transfers. 
For incoming calls that you answer, data transfers are paused.
Data transfer resumes when you end the call.
If Cellular Data is turned off, all data services will use only Wi-Fi—including email, web browsing, 
push notifications, and other services. If Cellular Data is turned on, carrier charges may apply. For 
example, certain features and services such as Siri and Messages transfer data, and your use of 
these features and services could impact charges to your data plan.
Turn Cellular Data on or off:  Go to Settings > General > Cellular, then turn Cellular Data on or 
off. The following options may also be available:
 •Turn Voice Roaming on or off (CDMA):  Turn Voice Roaming off to avoid charges from using other 
carrier’s networks. When your carrier’s network isn’t available, iPhone won’t have cellular (data 
or voice) service.
 •Turn Data Roaming on or off:  Data Roaming permits Internet access over a cellular data 
network when you’re in an area not covered by your carrier’s network. When you’re traveling, 
you can turn off Data Roaming to avoid roaming charges. See Carrier
 on page 13 3 .
 •Enable or disable 3G:  Using 3G loads Internet data faster in some cases, but may decrease 
battery performance. If you’re making a lot of phone calls, you may want to turn 3G off to 
extend battery life. This option is not available in all areas.
Set up Personal Hotspot:  Go to Settings > General > Cellular > Set Up Personal Hotspot. 
Personal Hotspot shares iPhone’s Internet connection with your computer and other iOS devices. 
See Personal Hotspot
 on page 13 2 .
Set when cellular data is used:  Go to Settings > General > Cellular, then turn cellular data on 
or off for iCloud Documents, iTunes, FaceTime, Passbook updates, or Reading List. When these 
settings are off, iPhone will use only Wi-Fi. iTunes includes both iTunes Match and automatic 
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VPN
VPNs used within organizations allow you to communicate private information securely over a 
non-private network. You may need to configure VPN, for example, to access your work email. Ask 
the network’s administrator for the settings necessary to configure VPN for your network. After 
one or more VPN settings are defined you can:
 •Turn VPN on or off:  Go to Settings > VPN.
 •Switch between VPNs:  Go to Settings > General > VPN, then choose a configuration.
See also Appendix A, iPhone in Business, on page 141.
iTunes Wi-Fi Sync
You can sync iPhone with iTunes on a computer that’s connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Enable iTunes Wi-Fi Sync:  To set up Wi-Fi syncing for the first time, connect iPhone to the 
computer that you want to sync with. For instructions see Syncing with iTunes
 on page 16 .
After you configure Wi-Fi Sync, iPhone automatically syncs with iTunes once a day, when:
 •iPhone is connected to a power source,
 •iPhone and your computer are both connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and
 •iTunes on your computer is running.
Spotlight Search
The Spotlight Search setting lets you specify the content areas searched by Search, and 
rearrange the order of the results.
Set which content areas are searched by Search:  Go to Settings > General > Spotlight Search, 
then select the items to search. You can also change the order of the result categories.
Auto-Lock
Locking iPhone turns off the display in order to save the battery and prevent unintended 
operation of iPhone. You can still receive calls and text messages, and you can adjust the volume 
and use the mic button on your headset while listening to music or on a call.
Set the amount of time before iPhone locks:  Go to Settings > General > Auto-Lock, then 
choose a time.
Passcode Lock
By default, iPhone doesn’t require you to enter a passcode to unlock it.
Set a passcode:  Go to Settings > General > Passcode Lock and set a 4-digit passcode. To 
increase security, turn off Simple Passcode and use a longer passcode.
If you forget your passcode, you must restore the iPhone software. See Updating and restoring 
iPhone software
 on page 15 2 .
Allow access when iPhone is locked:  Go to Settings > General > Passcode Lock. You can use the 
following without unlocking iPhone:
 •Siri (See Setting options for Siri on page 40.)
 •Voice Dial ( This setting is available only when Siri is turned off.)
 •Reply with Message (See Receiving calls on page 44 .)
 •Passbook (See Chapter 16, Passbook, on page 84.) 
						

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Erase data after ten failed passcode attempts:  Go to Settings > General > Passcode Lock and 
tap Erase Data. After ten failed passcode attempts, all settings are reset, and all your information 
and media are erased by removing the encryption key to the data (which is encrypted using 
256-bit AES encryption).
Restrictions
You can set restrictions for some apps and for purchased content. For example, parents can 
restrict explicit music from being seen on playlists, or prevent the installation of apps.
Turn on restrictions:  Go to Settings > General > Restrictions, then tap Enable Restrictions. You’ll 
be asked to define a restrictions passcode that’s necessary in order to change the settings you 
make. This is distinct from the passcode for unlocking iPhone.
Important:  If you forget your restrictions passcode, you must restore the iPhone software. See 
Updating and restoring iPhone software
 on page 15 2 .
You can set restrictions for the following apps:
 •Sa fari
 •Camera (and apps that use the camera)
 •FaceTime
 •iTunes Store
 •iBookstore
 •Siri (including v oice command and dictation)
You can also restrict the following:
 •Installing Apps:  The App Store is disabled and its icon is removed from the Home screen. You 
cannot install apps on iPhone.
 •Deleting Apps:  You cannot delete apps from iPhone.  doesn’t appear on app icons when 
you’re customizing the Home screen.
 •Explicit Language:  Siri attempts to replace explicit words you speak by replacing them with 
asterisks and beep sounds
 •Privacy:  The current privacy settings for Location Services, Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, 
Photos, Bluetooth Sharing, Twitter, and Facebook can each be locked.
 •Accounts:  The current Mail, Contacts, Calendar settings are locked. You cannot add, modify, or 
delete accounts. You also cannot modify iCloud settings.
 •Find My Friends:  The current Find My Friends settings are locked. This option is available when 
the Find My Friends app is installed.
 •Volume Limit:  The current sound volume limit setting is locked.
 •In-App Purchases:  When In-App Purchases is turned off, you can’t purchase additional content 
or functionality for apps you download from the App Store.
 •Require Passwords:  Requires you to enter your Apple ID for in-app purchases after the time 
period you specify.
 •Content Restrictions:  Tap Ratings For, then select a country from the list. Then set restrictions 
for music, podcasts, movies, TV shows, and apps. Content that doesn’t meet the rating you 
select won’t appear on iPhone.
 •Multiplayer Games:  When Multiplayer Games is off, you can’t request a match, send or receive 
invitations to play games, or add friends in Game Center.
 •Adding Friends:  When Adding Friends is off, you can’t make or receive friend requests in  
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Date & Time
These settings affect the time shown in the status bar at the top of the screen, and in world 
clocks and calendars.
Set whether iPhone shows 24-hour time or 12-hour time:  Go to Settings > General > Date & 
Time, then turn 24-Hour Time on or off. (24-Hour Time may not be available in all areas.) 
Set whether iPhone updates the date and time automatically:  Go to Settings > General > Date 
& Time, then turn Set Automatically on or off. If you set iPhone to update the time automatically, 
it gets the correct time over the cellular network and updates it for the time zone you’re in. Some 
carriers don’t support network time, so in some areas iPhone may not be able to automatically 
determine the local time.
Set the date and time manually:  Go to Settings > General > Date & Time, then turn Set 
Automatically off. Tap Time Zone to set your time zone. Tap the Date & Time button, then tap Set 
Date & Time.
Keyboard
You can turn on keyboards for writing in different languages, and you can turn typing features, 
such as spell-checking, on or off. For information about the keyboard, see  Typing
 on page 22.
For information about international keyboards, see Appendix B, International Keyboards, on 
page 14 3 .
International
Go to Settings > General > International to set the following:
 •The language for iPhone.
 •The calendar format.
 •The language for Voice Control.
 •The keyboards you use.
 •The date, time, and telephone number formats.
Accessibility
Go to Settings > General > Accessibility and turn on the features you want. See 
Chapter 32, Accessibility, on page 11 5.
Profiles
This setting appears if you install one or more profiles on iPhone. Tap Profiles to see information 
about the profiles you’ve installed. For more information see Using configuration profiles
 on 
page 141 .
Reset
You can reset the word dictionary, network settings, home screen layout, and location warnings. 
You can also erase all of your content and settings.
Reset iPhone:  Go to Settings > General > Reset, then choose an option:
 •Reset all settings:  All your preferences and settings are reset.
 •Erase all content and settings:  Your information, and settings are removed. iPhone cannot be 
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 •Reset network settings:  When you reset network settings, your list of previously used networks 
and VPN settings not installed by a configuration profile are removed. Wi-Fi is turned off 
and then back on, disconnecting you from any network you’re on. The Wi-Fi and “Ask to Join 
Networks” settings remain turned on. To remove VPN settings installed by a configuration 
profile, go to Settings > General > Profile, then select the profile and tap Remove. This also 
removes other settings or accounts provided by the profile.
 •Reset the keyboard dictionary:  You add words to the keyboard dictionary by rejecting words 
iPhone suggests as you type. Resetting the keyboard dictionary erases all words you’ve added.
 •Reset the Home screen layout:  Returns the built-in apps to their original layout on the 
Home screen.
 •Reset location and privacy:  Resets the location services and privacy settings to their 
factory defaults.
Sounds
You can set iPhone to play a sound whenever you get a new message, email, call, Tweet, 
Facebook post, voicemail, or reminders. You can also set sounds for appointments, sending an 
email, keyboard clicks, and when you lock iPhone.
For information about silencing iPhone see Ring/Silent switch
 on page 10 .
Change sound settings:  Go to Settings > Sounds. Available options include:
 •Set whether iPhone vibrates when get a call.
 •Set whether iPhone vibrates when you turn on silent mode.
 •Adjust the ringer and alerts volume.
 •Prevent the side buttons from changing the ringer volume.
 •Set the ringtone. To set a ringtone for a person, go to their card in Contacts.
 •Set alert and other tones.
 •Turn on keyboard clicks and a sound for when when iPhone locks.
Set vibration patterns:  Go to Settings > Sounds and choose an item from the Sounds and 
Vibration Patterns list. Tap Vibration to select a pattern.
 •Define a custom vibration pattern:  Tap an item in the Sounds and Vibrations list, then tap 
Vibration. Tap Create New Vibration then define the pattern by touching and tapping  
the screen. 
Brightness & Wallpaper
Screen brightness affects battery life. Dim the screen to extend the time before you need to 
recharge iPhone, or use Auto-Brightness.
Adjust the screen brightness:  Go to Settings > Brightness & Wallpaper and drag the slider. If 
Auto-Brightness is on, iPhone adjusts the screen brightness for current light conditions using the 
built-in ambient light sensor.
Wallpaper settings let you set an image or photo as wallpaper for the Lock screen or Home 
screen. See Changing the wallpaper
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Privacy
Privacy settings let you see and control which apps and system services have access to Location 
Services, and to contacts, calendars, reminders, and photos.
Location Services lets location-based apps such as Reminders, Maps, and Camera gather and 
use data indicating your location. Your approximate location is determined using available 
information from cellular network data, local Wi-Fi networks (if you have Wi-Fi turned on), and 
GPS (may not be available in all areas). The location data collected by Apple isn’t collected in a 
form that personally identifies you. When an app is using Location Services, 
 appears in the 
menu bar.
Turn Location Services on or off:  Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services. You can turn it off 
for some or for all apps and services. If you turn off Location Services, you’re prompted to turn it 
on again the next time an app or service tries to use it.
Turn Location Services off for system services:  Several system services, such as compass 
calibration and location-based iAds, use Location Services. To see their status, turn them on or 
off, or show 
 in the menu bar when these services use your location, go to Settings > Privacy > 
Location Services > System Services.
Turn off access to private information:  Go to Settings > Privacy. You can see which apps have 
requested and been granted access to the following information:
 •Contacts
 •Calendar
 •Reminders
 •Photos
 •Bluetooth Sharing
 •Twitter
 •Facebook
You can turn off each app’s access to each category of information. Review the terms and privacy 
policy for each third-party app to understand how it uses the data it’s requesting.