I’ve used iPhones for years. But sometimes, they still confuse me. One day, my phone wouldn’t charge. Another day, my alarm was too quiet, and I overslept. Little things like that kept happening. I used to panic or waste time trying to fix them. Then I started writing down what actually worked.
Now, I solve these problems fast—and I help others do the same. If you’ve ever had iPhone issues and didn’t know where to start, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. This guide is all about the simple fixes that saved me time and stress. Let’s get into it.
Table of Contents
Why Won’t My iPhone Charge? Here’s What Finally Worked for Me
I’ve had this issue a few times—my iPhone just wouldn’t charge. It’s frustrating, especially when you’re in a rush. After trying a few things, I finally figured out what worked. Here’s what I did.
- Check the charging cable and power adapter
Sometimes, it’s as simple as a worn-out cable or adapter. I swapped mine with a new one, and the iPhone started charging. - Clean the charging port
Dirt and lint can block the connection. I gently cleaned the port with a toothpick, and it made a difference. - Restart your iPhone
A quick restart can solve many issues. Just turn it off, wait a few seconds, and turn it back on. - Try a different outlet
I found that sometimes it’s the outlet. Switching to another power source helped. - Update iOS
An outdated software might be the cause. I checked for updates, installed the latest one, and the problem was solved.
If these don’t work, it might be time to visit Apple Support. They’ll take care of any deeper issues.
My iPhone Alarm Was Too Quiet – Here’s How I Fixed It
I couldn’t hear my iPhone alarm in the morning, and it drove me crazy. After some trial and error, I figured out how to fix it.
- Check volume settings
I made sure the volume was all the way up before going to bed. - Disable “Attention Aware Features”
This feature can lower the volume. I turned it off in Settings > Face ID & Passcode. - Choose a louder alarm tone
Some tones are too soft. I picked a louder sound in the alarm settings. - Keep your iPhone out of Do Not Disturb or Silent mode
I checked if either mode was on. Turning them off solved the issue.
How I Keep My iPhone Screen On Without It Timing Out
I don’t like when my iPhone screen turns off too quickly. Here’s what I did to fix it.
- Go to Settings > Display & Brightness
This is where I found all my screen settings. - Tap Auto-Lock
I selected Never to stop it from timing out on its own.
Cleaning My iPhone Charging Port (The Safe Way)
I noticed my charging port wasn’t working properly. So, I decided to clean it carefully. Here’s what I did:
- Turn off your iPhone
This step keeps everything safe while cleaning. - Use a flashlight to inspect the port
I checked if there was any visible dirt or lint inside. - Gently insert a toothpick or anti-static brush
I used a toothpick to remove any debris. - Avoid blowing air or using liquids
I didn’t want to damage the port, so I skipped these methods.
Restarting My iPhone 15 Made It Feel Brand New
Restarting my iPhone 15 fixed some weird glitches I was having. Here’s how I did it.
- Press and hold Side button + Volume up/down
I pressed both buttons until the power slider appeared. - Drag the slider to power off
I swiped it to turn the phone off. - Wait 30 seconds, then hold the Side button again
I turned it back on and felt a noticeable improvement.
Choosing the Perfect Wallpaper Size for My iPhone
I wanted my wallpaper to fit perfectly on my iPhone. Here’s what I found.
- iPhone 13/14/15: 1170 x 2532 px
These models need this size for a good fit. - iPhone SE: 750 x 1334 px
For the SE, this smaller size works best. - Use high-res vertical images for best fit
It makes sure your wallpaper looks sharp and clear.
I Deleted a Wallpaper by Accident – Here’s How I Got Rid of the Right One
I accidentally deleted my favorite wallpaper. But I quickly fixed it.
- Tap and hold the Lock Screen
This brings up the option to change it. - Swipe to the wallpaper you want to delete
Find the one you need to remove. - Tap the red trash icon
This deletes the wallpaper from your device.
I Thought My iPhone Photos Were Gone – But I Got Them Back
I once thought I lost my photos forever. But I found them again.
- Go to Photos > Recently Deleted
This is where photos go after deletion. - Select and recover your photos
Just tap to restore the ones you need. - Check iCloud and iTunes backups if not found
If the photos aren’t in Recently Deleted, I checked my backups.
Moving iPhone Photos to My Computer Was Easier Than I Expected
I needed to transfer photos from my iPhone to my computer. Here’s how I did it.
- Connect iPhone via USB
I plugged in my iPhone to my computer. - Open Photos app on Windows/Mac
The app automatically detected my device. - Select and import your images
I chose the photos I wanted and hit import. - Or use iCloud Photos for wireless sync
This was the easier option if I didn’t want to use cables.
I Recovered Deleted Texts on My iPhone in Minutes – Here’s How
I accidentally deleted texts and thought they were gone for good. But they weren’t.
- Open Messages > Edit > Show Recently Deleted
I went to this section to find my deleted texts. - Recover messages within 30 days
If they were within 30 days, I could restore them. - Check iCloud or iTunes backup if older
For anything older, I checked my backups for recovery.