iPhone Settings

Master the most important settings on your iPhone.

Difficulty

Easy

Time Est.

10 Minutes

Tools Needed

  • iPhone / iPad

Text Size (Accessibility)

Can't read the small print? Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Text Size. Drag the slider to the right. You can also make it **Bold**.

Control Center

Customize the swipe-down menu. Go to Settings > Control Center. Add useful buttons like "Flashlight", "Magnifier", or "Screen Recording" for quick access.

Silence Unknown Callers

Sick of spam calls? Go to Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers. If the number isn't in your contacts, your phone won't even ring (it goes straight to voicemail).

Find My iPhone

Ensure this is ON. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Find My. This allows you to track your phone if lost, and even erase it remotely if stolen.

Managing Notifications

Are you overwhelmed by constant buzzing?

  1. Go to Settings > Notifications.
  2. Scroll down to the app that annoys you (e.g., Facebook or News).
  3. Turn OFF “Sounds” and “Badges”.
  4. Keep “Banners” on if you still want to see the message silently.

Storage Management

“iPhone Storage Full”? Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage.

  • Offload Unused Apps: Enable this setting. It deletes apps you haven’t used in months but keeps their data. If you ever need it again, just tap the icon to redownload.
  • Review Large Attachments: Messages is often the culprit. Delete old video texts from years ago.

Pro Tip: The “Magnifier” tool (in Control Center) turns your camera into a lighted magnifying glass. It is incredibly useful for reading restaurant menus or pill bottles!