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Question 1

How do you set up notify a friend when your location changes?

Answer 1

In the Find My app on your Mac, click People.

In the People list, select a name, then click the Info button on the map.

Below Notifications, click Add, then choose Notify [Friend].

Choose whether you want to notify your friend when you arrive at or leave a location.

Choose your current location, your friend’s current location or click New Location to create a new location and set a location radius.

With a larger radius, your friend is notified when you’re close to the location instead of right at the location.

Choose whether you want your friend to be notified only once or every time your location changes.

Click Add.

Question 2

How do you get notified when your friend’s location changes?

Answer 2

You can receive a notification when your friend arrives at or leaves a location or if they’re not at a specific location during a set schedule. For example, you can be notified if your child isn’t at school during school hours.

In the Find My app on your Mac, click People.

In the People list, select a name, then click the Info button on the map.

Below Notifications, click Add, then choose Notify Me.

Choose whether you want to be notified when a friend arrives at, leaves or is not at a location.

Choose your friend’s current location, your current location or click New Location to create a new location and set a location radius.

With a larger radius, you’re notified when your friend is close to the location instead of right at the location.

Depending on the notification, you can choose how often or when you want to be notified.

Frequency: Select whether you want to be notified only once or every time.

Time and Days: Select a start and end time, then select the days of the week.

Note: You can only create recurring notifications for friends who have two-factor authentication turned on. See the Apple Support article Two-factor authentication for Apple ID.

Click Add, then click OK.

If you set a one-time notification, your friend gets an alert immediately after you set the notification.

If you set a recurring notification, your friend must approve it before it’s set. They get an alert asking for approval when they arrive at or leave the location you chose, or on the time and day the notifications start.

You can set a maximum of 25 Notify Me notifications.

Question 3

How do you see all notifications about you?

Answer 3

In the Find My app on your Mac, click People, then click Me.

Click the Info button on the map.

Under Notifications About You, you see a list of people who are notified when your location changes.

If you don’t see the Notifications About You section, you aren’t notifying any friends when your location changes.

Select a name to see more details.

Question 4

How do you change or turn off a notification?

Answer 4

You can change or turn off a notification you created.

In the Find My app on your Mac, click People.

In the People list, do one of the following:

Manage notifications about a friend: Select a name.

Manage notifications about you: Select Me.

Click the Info button on the map.

Below Notifications, select the notification, then do one of the following.

Change a notification: Change any details, then click Done.

Turn off a notification: Click Delete, then click Delete Notification.

If you want to turn off a notification created by a friend, you can stop sharing your location or turn it off on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

Question 5

Change or turn off all notifications from Find My

Answer 5

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Notifications in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)

Click Find My in the list on the right, then do one of the following:

Change notifications: Set options, such as the style of notifications to receive or where to show them. For more information about the options, click the Help button in the corner of the pane.

Turn off all notifications from Find My: Turn off “Allow notifications”.

Note: To display notifications from Find My when a Focus is on, you must allow the notifications to appear. See Set up a Focus.

Question 6

How do you see the location of a Find My Device?

Answer 6

In Find My, you can see the location of a missing Apple device and play a sound on it to help you find it. In order to locate a missing device, you must add it to Find My before it’s lost.

If you lose your iPhone and don’t have access to the Find My app, you can locate or play a sound on your device using Find Devices on iCloud.com.

Question 7

Locating a device in Find My

Answer 7

You can use Find My on your Mac to see the location of your device on a map and play a sound on it to help you find it. If the device is online, you see the location of the device. If the device is offline, you see the location of the device the last time it went online or connected to the Find My network.

For AirPods and supported Beats headphones, you can see their location and play a sound on them when they’re near your device and connected to Bluetooth. For supported AirPods, you can also see their location via the Find My network for up to 24 hours after they last connected to your device, even if they’re not nearby. See Turn on the Find My network in the AirPods User Guide.

For a supported iPhone Wallet with MagSafe, you can see its location when it’s attached to your iPhone and its last known location if it detaches from your iPhone.

Question 8

See the location of a device of a device in Find My

Answer 8

In the Find My app on your Mac, click Devices.

In the Devices list, select the device you want to locate.

If the device can be located: It appears on the map so you can see where it is. The updated location and timestamp appear under the device’s name. If there’s a blue circle around the device, the location is approximate.

If the device can’t be located: Below the device’s name, “No location found” appears. If you want to be notified when the location is available, click the Info button on the map, then turn on Notify When Found. You receive a notification once it’s located.

Important: Make sure you allow notifications for the Find My app. See Change Notifications settings on Mac.

For troubleshooting steps, see the Apple Support article If Find My is offline or not working.

Question 9

Play a sound on a Lost device

Answer 9

In the Find My app on your Mac, click Devices.

In the Devices list, select the device you want to play a sound on, then click the Info button on the map.

Click Play Sound.

Note: You can also Control-click the device in the Devices list, then choose Play Sound.

If the device is online: A sound starts after a short delay and gradually increases in volume, then plays for about two minutes. The device may vibrate. A Find My [device] alert also appears on the device’s screen.

A confirmation email is also sent to your Apple ID email address.

If the device is offline: The sound plays the next time the device connects to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.

You may also be able to play a sound on each AirPod and the charging case. See Locate AirPods in Find My in the AirPods User Guide.

Question 10

Stop playing a sound on your device in Find My

Answer 10

If you find your device and want to turn off the sound before it stops automatically, do one of the following:

Mac: Click OK in the Find My Mac alert.

iPhone, iPad or iPod touch: Press the power button or a volume button or flip the Ring/Silent switch. If the device is locked, you can also unlock it or swipe to dismiss the Find My [device] alert. If the device is unlocked, you can also tap OK in the Find My [device] alert.

Apple Watch: Tap Dismiss in the Find My Watch alert or press the Digital Crown or side button.

AirPods or Beats headphones: Click Stop in Find My.

Question 11

Get directions to a device

Answer 11

In the Find My app on your Mac, click Devices.

In the Devices list, select the device you want to get directions to, then click the Info button on the map.

Click Directions.

Note: You can also Control-click the device in the Devices list, then choose Directions.

The Maps app opens with the directions from your location to the device’s current location. See Get directions in Maps.

Question 12

How do you help a friend find their lost device?

Answer 12

You can help a friend find their devices by going to iCloud.com so they can sign in to their iCloud account on your Mac. In the People list, select yourself, then click the Info button on the map. At the bottom, click “Help a friend,” click “Use a different Apple ID,” then let your friend sign in.

Question 13

Automatically unlock your Mac with Apple Watch Auto Unlock

Answer 13

Just wake up your Mac when you’re wearing your Apple Watch and you’re ready to go – without typing a password.

The first time you log in after you’ve turned on, restarted or logged out of your Mac, you must enter your password manually. After that, Apple Watch will log in for you.

Question 14

How to approve password requests with Apple Watch

Answer 14

You can also use your Apple Watch to approve other requests to enter your administrator password. This works any time you need to type your Mac password, such as when viewing passwords in Safari settings, unlocking a locked note or approving installation of an app.

When your Mac asks you to approve with your Apple Watch or enter your password, just double-click the side button on your Apple Watch. Your password will be entered automatically without having to type it.

Question 15

How to set up Auto Unlock

Answer 15

Make sure your devices meet the system requirements for Auto Unlock and are set up as follows:

Your Mac and Apple Watch have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on.

Your Mac and Apple Watch are signed in with the same Apple ID using two-factor authentication.

Your Apple Watch is using a passcode.

If your Mac is using macOS Ventura or later:

Choose Apple menu  > System Settings.

In the sidebar, click Touch ID & Password (or Login Password, depending on your Mac model).

In the Apple Watch section on the right, turn on the setting for your Apple Watch.

If your Mac is using an earlier version of macOS:

Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences.

Click Security & Privacy.

Select “Use your Apple Watch to unlock apps and your Mac” or “Allow your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac”.

Question 16

Having issues with Auto-Unlock?

Answer 16

If you’re having difficulty getting Auto Unlock to work, turn the unlock feature off and back on:

On your Mac, open System Settings (or System Preferences) and turn off the Apple Watch setting described in the previous section.

Restart your Mac.

Turn the Apple Watch setting back on, as described in the previous section.

If that doesn’t work, install the latest macOS updates and watchOS updates. Also make sure your Mac isn’t using internet sharing or screen sharing, which are turned off by default.

Question 17

When a device passcode or password is required for TouchID

Answer 17

Users can use their passcode or password anytime instead of Face ID or Touch ID, but there are situations where biometrics aren’t permitted. The following security-sensitive operations always require entry of a passcode or password:

Updating the software

Erasing the device

Viewing or changing passcode settings

Installing configuration profiles

Unlocking the Security & Privacy pane in System Preferences on Mac

Unlocking the Users & Groups pane in System Preferences on Mac (if FileVault is turned on)

A passcode or password is also required if the device is in any of the following states:

The device has just been turned on or restarted

The user has logged out of their Mac account (or hasn’t yet logged in).

The user hasn’t unlocked their device for more than 48 hours.

The user hasn’t used their passcode or password to unlock their device for 156 hours (six and a half days), and the user hasn’t used a biometric to unlock their device in 4 hours.

The device has received a remote lock command

The user exited power off / Emergency SOS by pressing and holding either volume button and the Sleep/Wake button simultaneously for 2 seconds and then pressing Cancel.

There were five unsuccessful biometric match attempts (though for usability, the device might offer entering a passcode or password instead of using biometrics after a smaller number of failures).

Question 18

When a device passcode or password is required for TouchID when Face ID with Mask is enabled

Answer 18

When Face ID with a mask is enabled on an iPhone, it’s available for the next 6.5 hours after one of the following user actions:

Successful Face ID match attempt (with or without a mask)

Device passcode validation

Device unlock with Apple Watch

Any of these actions extends the period by an additional 6.5 hours when performed.

Question 19

How to Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad

Answer 19

Quick Start occupies both devices, so make sure you choose a time when you won’t need to use your current device for several minutes.

A new iPhone showing the Quick Start screen. The instructions ask you to put your old device near your new one.

Make sure that your current device is connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is on. Turn on your new device and place it near your current device. Follow the onscreen instructions to get started. If the prompt to set up your new device disappears from your current device, restart both devices.

Connect your device to Wi-Fi or your device’s mobile network.

You may be asked to activate your mobile service.

Set up Face ID or Touch ID.

Choose how you want to transfer your data:

If you download from iCloud, your apps and data will be downloaded in the background so that you can start using your new device straight away.

If you transfer directly from your previous device, you’ll need to wait for the transfer to be finished on both devices before you can use them.

Keep your devices near each other and plugged into a power source until the data migration process has finished. Transfer times can vary based on factors such as network conditions and the amount of data being transferred.

Question 20

User recovery Mode to restore iOS and iPadOS

Answer 20

Step 1: Make sure you have a computer (Mac or PC)

Step 2: Turn off your iPhone

Step 3: Put your iPhone in recovery mode
iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X and later, including iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation) use the side button.
Press and hold the correct button for your iPhone while immediately connecting your iPhone to the computer. Don’t let go of the button.
Keep holding the button until you see the recovery mode screen on your iPhone, then let go.

Step 4: Restore your iPhone
Locate your iPhone in the Finder or in iTunes on the computer that it’s connected to. (find out how to find your connected iPhone.)

Choose Restore when you see the option to Restore or Update. Your computer downloads software for your iPhone and begins the restore process. If the download takes more than 15 minutes and your device exits the recovery mode screen, let the download finish, then turn off your iPhone and start again.

Wait for the process to finish. When the process has finished, your device will restart and display a setup screen.

Disconnect your iPhone from the computer, then set up and use your iPhone.

Question 21

How do you set you Mac to be an Airplay Receiver?

Answer 21

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, click General in the sidebar, then click AirDrop & Handoff on the right. (You may need to scroll down.)

Turn on AirPlay Receiver.

Click the pop-up menu next to “Allow Airplay for” and choose whose devices can use AirPlay to stream content to this Mac:

Current User: Only devices signed in to your Apple ID can see and use AirPlay to stream content to this Mac.

Anyone on the Same Network: Any nearby Mac, iPhone or iPad on the same network can see and use AirPlay to stream content to this Mac.

Everyone: Any Mac, iPhone or iPad can see and use AirPlay to stream content to this Mac.

Turn on Require password, enter the password in the text field, then click OK.

Question 22

How to undo a sent email on iPhone Mail

Answer 22

You have ten seconds to change your mind after you send an email.

Tap Undo Send at the bottom of the screen to pull back the email.

Question 23

How to delay sending emails?

Answer 23

You can give yourself a little more time to change your mind and unsend emails by setting a delay.

Go to Settings > Mail, tap Undo Send Delay, then choose a length of time to delay outgoing email messages.

Question 24

How to use Connection Doctor in Mail On Mac

Answer 24

Use the Mail Connection Doctor to check your internet connection or the status of your email accounts.

Tip: When an account or network is offline, a lightning bolt icon or a warning icon is shown at the end of the Favourites bar (just below the search field) or in the Mail sidebar. You can click the icon to try and take an account online or to view status information.

1. In the Mail app on your Mac, choose Window > Connection Doctor.
2. Review the status information.
3. If you’re connected to the internet, there may be a problem with the account’s mail servers or your account setup. Follow the instructions shown in the Details column. To quickly display the account in Accounts settings in Mail, double-click the text in the Details column.
4. To show log information while Mail tries to connect to mail servers, click Show Detail, then click Check Again.
5. When you’ve finished, click Check Again to verify if your actions resolved the problem.
6. If the problem persists, contact your email account provider to verify your account details and setup.

Question 25

Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem

Answer 25

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Printers & Scanners in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
2. Control-click the printer in the Printers list on the right, then choose Reset Printing System.

Note: If no printers appear in the Printers list, you can Control-click the empty list and choose Reset Printing System.

3. After you reset the printing system, the list of printers in Printers & Scanners settings is empty.
4. Re-add any printers.

Question 26

View an installed configuration profile

Answer 26

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, click Privacy and Security in the sidebar, then click Profiles on the right. (You may need to scroll down.)

Select a profile in the Profiles list to view information about it.

Question 27

How to turn on Firewall Protection

Answer 27

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, click Network in the sidebar, then click Firewall. (You may need to scroll down.)
2. Turn on Firewall.
3. To specify additional security settings, click Options and do any of the following:

Allow only specified apps and services to connect: Click the Add button , then select the app or service in the dialogue that appears.

Allow only essential apps and services to connect: Turn on “Block all incoming connections”.

Automatically allow built-in software to receive incoming connections: Turn on “Automatically allow built-in software to receive incoming connections”.

Automatically allow downloaded signed software to receive incoming connections: Turn on “Automatically allow downloaded signed software to receive incoming connections”.

Make it more difficult for hackers and malware to find your Mac: Turn on “Enable stealth mode”.

Question 28

Set firewall access for services and apps

Answer 28

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, click Network in the sidebar, then click Firewall. (You may need to scroll down.)
2. Click Options.
3. If the Options button is disabled, first turn on Firewall.

Click the Add button under the list of services, then select the services or apps you want to add. After an app is added, click its up and down arrows and choose whether to allow or block connections through the firewall.

Blocking an app’s access through the firewall could interfere with or affect the performance of the app or other software that may depend on it.

Important: Certain apps that don’t appear in the list may have access through the firewall. These can include system apps, services and processes, as well as digitally signed apps that are opened automatically by other apps. To block access for these programs, add them to the list.

When your Mac detects an attempt to connect to an app you haven’t added to the list and given access to, an alert message appears asking if you want to allow or deny the connection over the network or internet. Until you take action, the message remains and any attempts to connect to the app are denied.

Question 29

Set up an eSIM

Answer 29

Supported iPhone models can digitally store an eSIM provided by your carrier. If your carrier supports either eSIM Carrier Activation or eSIM Quick Transfer, you can turn on your iPhone and follow the instructions to activate your eSIM during setup.

If you already completed setup, you can do any of the following:

eSIM Carrier Activation: Some carriers can assign a new eSIM directly to your iPhone; contact your carrier to initiate this process. When you receive the “Finish Setting Up Cellular” notification, tap it. Or go to Settings > Cellular, then tap Set Up Cellular or Add eSIM.

eSIM Quick Transfer: Some carriers support transferring a phone number from your previous iPhone to your new iPhone without needing to contact them. Make sure you’re signed in with your Apple ID on both devices, or make sure your previous iPhone is unlocked, nearby with Bluetooth turned on, and running iOS 16 or later.

On your new iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular, tap Set Up Cellular or Add eSIM, then tap Transfer From Nearby iPhone or choose a phone number. On your previous iPhone, follow the instructions to confirm the transfer.

Note: After your phone number is transferred to your new iPhone, it stops working on your previous iPhone.

Scan a QR Code provided by your carrier: Go to Settings > Cellular, tap Set Up Cellular or Add eSIM, then tap Use QR Code. (You may need to tap Other Options first.) Position iPhone so the QR code appears in the frame, or enter the details manually. You may be asked to enter a confirmation code provided by your carrier.

Transfer from a different smartphone: If your previous phone isn’t an Apple iPhone, contact your carrier to transfer the phone number.

Activate service through a participating carrier’s app: Go to the App Store, download the carrier’s app, then use the app to activate cellular service.

Note: If prompted, connect your iPhone to an available Wi-Fi or cellular network. eSIM setup requires an internet connection.

Question 30

How to convert a physical SIM to an eSIM

Answer 30

If your carrier supports it, you can convert a physical SIM to an eSIM on a supported iPhone model.

1. Go to Settings > Cellular, tap Set Up Cellular or Add eSIM, then choose the phone number with a physical SIM.
2. Tap Convert to eSIM, then follow the onscreen instructions.

Question 31

How many eSIMS per phone?

Answer 31

You can install eight or more eSIMs on an iPhone and use two phone numbers at the same time.

Question 32

What phones are compatible with eSIM?

Answer 32

An iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR or later

Question 33

How to set up an eSIM on iPhone

Answer 33

Setting up your eSIM is usually just a matter of turning on your new iPhone and following the onscreen instructions.

You can activate your eSIM while you’re setting up your iPhone if your network provider supports eSIM Carrier Activation or eSIM Quick Transfer. With eSIM Carrier Activation, your network provider assigns an eSIM to your iPhone when you purchase it. With eSIM Quick Transfer, you transfer the SIM from your previous iPhone to your new iPhone without contacting your network provider. With either method, to activate your eSIM during setup, turn on your iPhone and follow the instructions.

Some network providers support transferring a phone number from your previous iPhone to your new iPhone without needing to contact them. Make sure you’re signed in with your Apple ID on both devices, or make sure your previous iPhone is unlocked, is nearby with Bluetooth turned on and is running iOS 16 or later.

You can also use these options later to add or transfer an eSIM. If these options aren’t available, contact your network provider to activate your eSIM using a QR code or your network provider’s iPhone app.

If you purchased an iPhone 14 model or later in the United States, your iPhone will activate with an eSIM. To activate your eSIM using eSIM Carrier Activation, eSIM Quick Transfer or another activation method, turn on your iPhone and follow the instructions.

Question 34

How to use eSIM Carrier Activation

Answer 34

If an eSIM was assigned to your iPhone when you bought it, turn on your iPhone and follow the instructions to activate your eSIM.

If you’re switching to iPhone (from an Android phone, for example), contact your network provider to transfer your phone number to your iPhone through eSIM Carrier Activation or by scanning a QR code from your network provider.

If you contacted your network provider for an eSIM after you’d set up your iPhone, and they’d set up eSIM Carrier Activation, follow these steps:

1. Verify that both devices are signed in with the same Apple ID, are unlocked, are near to each other and have Bluetooth enabled, and are running iOS 16 or later.
2. When a notification appears that says Provider Mobile Data Plan Ready to Be Installed, tap it.
3. In the Settings app, tap Provider Mobile Data Plan Ready to Be Installed.
4. Tap Continue, at the bottom of the screen.
5. Make a call on your iPhone to check its mobile data connectivity. If you can’t make a call, contact your network provider.

6.If the plan you activated replaces the plan on your physical SIM, remove your physical SIM. Then, restart your iPhone.

Question 35

How to use eSIM Quick Transfer on iPhone

Answer 35

Some network providers support SIM transfers from your previous iPhone to your new iPhone without needing to contact them. You can also convert your current physical SIM card to an eSIM.

If you don’t have access to your current iPhone, contact your network provider to transfer your eSIM.

While you’re setting up your iPhone, if you’re asked to transfer your SIM, follow the onscreen instructions to transfer your physical SIM or eSIM.

Question 36

How to Transfer a physical SIM or eSIM on your previous iPhone to an eSIM on your new iPhone after setup

Answer 36

1. On your new iPhone, go to Settings > Mobile Data > Add Data Plan.
2. Choose a mobile data plan to transfer from another iPhone. If you don’t see a list of numbers, tap Transfer From Another iPhone. This requires both devices to have iOS 16 or later.

3.Check for instructions on your previous iPhone to confirm the transfer. To confirm, tap Transfer or, if asked for a verification code, enter the code that’s displayed on your new iPhone.

4. Wait for the mobile plan to be activated on your new iPhone. Your previous SIM is deactivated when the mobile plan on your new iPhone is activated.

5.If a banner appears on your new iPhone that says Finish Setting Up Your Network Provider’s Data Plan, tap it. You will be redirected to your network provider’s web page to transfer your eSIM. If you need help, contact your network provider.

Question 37

How to convert a physical SIM to an eSIM on the same iPhone

Answer 37

You can convert a physical SIM to an eSIM on the same iPhone, if your network provider supports it. Follow these steps:

1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Mobile Data.

2.Tap Convert to eSIM.
If you can’t see Convert to eSIM, your network provider doesn’t support this option. Contact your network provider to move your phone number from your physical SIM to an eSIM using eSIM Carrier Activation or by scanning a QR code.

3. Tap Convert Mobile Data Plan.
4. Tap Convert to eSIM.
5. Wait for your eSIM to activate. Your previous SIM card will be deactivated when the mobile plan on your iPhone has been activated.
6. Remove the physical SIM from your iPhone. Then, restart your iPhone.

Question 38

How to scan a QR code or use a network provider app to set up eSIM

Answer 38

If your network provider doesn’t support eSIM Carrier Activation or eSIM Quick Transfer, you can scan a QR code from your network provider instead.

To activate your eSIM while setting up your iPhone:

1. When you get to the Set Up Mobile Data screen, tap Use QR Code.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions.

To activate your eSIM after you’ve set up your iPhone, contact your network provider to get a QR code. Then, follow these steps:

1. Open the Camera app and scan your QR code.
2. When the Mobile Data Plan Detected notification appears, tap it.
3. Tap Continue, at the bottom of the screen.
4. Tap Add Mobile Data Plan.
   If you’re asked to enter a confirmation code to activate the eSIM, enter the number that your network provider gave you.

If your network provider supports activating eSIM using an app, download your network provider’s app from the App Store and follow the instructions.

Question 39

How to enter eSIM information manually?

Answer 39

1. Contact your network provider to get the eSIM details you need to enter.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Tap either Cellular or Mobile Data.
4. Tap Add Mobile Data Plan.
5. Tap Enter Details Manually, at the bottom of your iPhone screen.