Tag: iPhone 11

  • How to Add Your Name to Your iPhone Lock Screen

    If you want to show your name or any other text on your iPhone Lock screen, then, there are multiple ways to do it. In this blog post, let us explore how to add your name to your iPhone lock screen. There are two ways to do this: using Focus modes or using a third-party app.

    How to add a text or your name to iPhone Lock Screen

    Method 1: Using Focus Modes

    • Pull down on your control center and tap and hold on Focus.
    • Tap the + sign to Add a Focus.
    • Choose Custom.
    • Type in your name, choose a color and an icon, and then tap on Next.
    • Tap on Customise Focus and leave everything as it is.
    • Go back to Focus page and exit the Setup page.
    • Pull down on your control center again, tap and hold on Focus modes, and then tap on your name.
    • Your name will now appear on your lock screen when Focus mode is enabled.

    Method 2: Using a Third-Party App

    1. Download and install Any Text Widgets from the App Store.
    2. Open the app and type in your name.
    3. Tap on Done and then exit the app.
    4. Go to your lock screen, tap and hold on it, and then tap on Customise Lock Screen.
    5. Tap on the field where you want your name to appear and then scroll down until you see Any Text.
    6. Tap on Any Text and select the size of the text.
    7. Tap on Done and your name will now appear on your lock screen.

    I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.

  • iPhone 11: How to take screenshot without using the Power and Volume down Key iOS 14

    iOS 14 comes with lot of new features. One of the such feature is back tap. The double tap or triple tap can be customised to do many tasks. If you are not comfortable in taking screenshot on iPhone 11 using the hardware keys, you can take advantage of it. So let us explore how to take screenshot on iPhone 11 without using hardware keys.

    How to take screenshot on iPhone 11 without using the hardware keys-iOS14

    This method will work on all the devices running on iOS 14. So here are steps to take screenshot using double tap or triple tap.

    • Go to Settings>>Accessibility >>Touch.
    • Select Back tap.
    • Select Double tap or Triple Tap based on which one you want to assign for screenshot.
    • From the list select screenshot.
    • Now double or triple back tap on your iPhone 11 to take screenshot.
    • You will get the editing options as usual.
    • If you are in safari browser, you will get the full screenshot option as well.

    This is the quick post on how to take screenshot on iPhone 11 without using the hardware keys on iOS 14.

  • How to enable WiFi Calling on iPhone 11

    iPhone 11 is compatible with Airtel and Jio WiFi Calling feature. Whether you are a prepaid or postpaid customer, you can utilize the WiFi calling feature. iPhone 5SE, iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPhone X are the other iPhones which support WiFi calling. Here are the steps to enable WiFi calling on iPhone 11.

    How to enable WiFi Calling on iPhone 11

    Method 1:

    Enable WiFi Calling on iPhone 11
    • Go to Settings->Mobile Data.
    • Select the SIM profile if you are using dual sim.
    • Tap on Wi-Fi Calling.
    • Now enable the Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone.

    Method 2:

    This method is available on most of the iPhones starting from iPhone SE to iPhone 11.

    enable WiFi Calling on iPhone
    • Go to Settings-> Phone.
    • Tap on Wi-Fi Calling.
    • Now enable Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone.

    You may like to read:

    Video Guide on how to enable WiFi Calling on iPhone

  • How to automatically block unknown callers on iPhone

    iOS 13 has a new feature called Silence Unknown callers. If you enable this feature, it will eliminate most of the robocall and spam calls. The Best thing is it is free to use and does not require you to install any other app. So let us explore how to automatically block unknown callers on iPhone.

    This is a new feature works on all the iPhones running on iOS 13. It may be iPhone 11 or iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 6s, it will work. Once enabled your iPhone will ring only if you know the person calling you.

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    How to automatically silence unknown callers on iPhone

    How to automatically block unknown callers on iPhone
    • Go to Settings on your iPhone.
    • Navigate to Phone option.
    • Scroll down and find Silence Unknown callers.
    • Enable it.

    If you want to block certain contact,

    • Go to Settings>Phone.
    • Tap on Blocked Contacts.
    • Tap Add new…
    • Select the contact you want to block.

    Once this feature is enabled, your phone will ring only if the originating number is there in your contact, recent outgoing calls or is in Siri suggestions(Sourced from Mail or messages). All other calls will go directly to voice mail. However, the call details will be shown in the recent calls.

    Though it is a good option to reduce spam calls, it has a limitation as well. For example, if you are looking for a job, you may miss the job call as that number may not be in your contact list. Similarly, if you are ordered something online, delivery person call also may go to voice mail. So use this feature judiciously.

    Best option to block spam calls is by registering your number to DND list if you are residing in India. It will reduce spam calls significantly. However, you can enable this feature when you don’t want to get disturbed by unknown callers.

  • iPhone 11 How to view the battery percentage Indicator

    If you are upgraded your phone to iPhone 11 or bought new iPhone 11, you may be wondering, how to view the battery percentage indicator. iPhone 8 or earlier versions had an option add battery percentage to the status bar. However iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max do not have this option.

    In case if you are looking for an option to add battery percentage indicator to the status bar on iPhone 11, chances are high to get disappointed. As there is a huge notch, there is not enough space to add a battery percentage indicator. However, Apple has added other ways to see the battery percentage. In this post, let us explore two different ways to display battery percentage on iPhone 11.

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    How to view the battery percentage indicator on iPhone 11

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    Battery percentage in iPhone 11

    The two ways to see battery percentage are,

    View battery percentage using control center

    • Open the control center by swipe down from the top right corner.
    • You will see the hidden battery percentage along with other hidden status bar icons such as Bluetooth.
    • You can close the control center by swipe up from the bottom.

    View battery percentage using Siri

    • Launch Siri by saying Hey Siri or long-press the side key.
    • Now say “Show battery percentage”.
    • It will show the battery percentage.

    That’s it. These are two different ways to display battery percentage on iPhone 11 without using any third-party apps.

    iPhone 11 battery life is significantly improved compared to previous iPhones. Due to which requirement to see the battery percentage also minimised. What to do you think on removing the option to add battery percentage to status bar in iPhone 11? Write in the comment section below.