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Shortcuts guide

Add a quick note with the Action button

The Action button runs a shortcut, then ask for text and append it to a chosen note.

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Open a shortcut menu with the Action button

Press the iPhone Action button to open one shortcut with three choices: Quick Note, a 25-minute timer, or spoken batter…

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Start a timer with the Action button

The Action button runs a shortcut, then start a timer with a chosen duration.

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Translate entered text with the Action button

The Action button runs a shortcut, then ask for text, detect its language, translate it, and show the result.

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Show the next calendar event when Airplane Mode turns off

When Airplane Mode is turned off, find the next upcoming calendar event and show a short summary.

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Show the weather when Airplane Mode turns off

When Airplane Mode is turned off, get the current weather and show a short weather brief.

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Show a travel checklist when Airplane Mode turns on

When Airplane Mode is turned on, show a short checklist of things to confirm before a flight or offline period.

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Speak iPhone battery level when AirPods connect

When AirPods connect, read the iPhone battery level aloud.

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Show due reminders when AirPods connect

When selected AirPods connect, find reminders that are due and show a short result.

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Turn on a Focus when AirPods connect

When selected AirPods connect over Bluetooth, turn on a Focus you choose.

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Start a focus timer when AirPods connect

Start a chosen work timer when AirPods connect.

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Show the next calendar event when AirPods connect

When AirPods connect, find the next upcoming calendar event and show a short summary.

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Open Music when AirPods connect

Open the Music app when the selected AirPods connect.

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Set listening volume when AirPods connect

When the selected AirPods connect over Bluetooth, set the iPhone media volume to a chosen level.

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Show due reminders after stopping an alarm

When a selected alarm is stopped, find due reminders and show a short list.

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Show weather after stopping an alarm

A selected alarm is stopped, then get current weather and show a notification.

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Use Light appearance when an app closes

A selected app is closed, then set appearance to light.

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Restore volume when an app closes

A selected app is closed, then restore device volume to a chosen level.

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Use Dark appearance when an app opens

A selected app is opened, then set appearance to dark.

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Turn on a Focus when an app opens

A selected app is opened, then turn on a selected focus.

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Lower volume when an app opens

A selected app is opened, then set device volume to a quiet level.

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Start a timer when an app opens

A selected app is opened, then start a timer with a chosen duration.

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Show a notification when an app opens

Opening a selected app can display a reminder.

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Show a notification after arriving

Entering a selected location area can display a reminder.

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Open an app with Back Tap

Back Tap runs a shortcut, then open a selected installed app.

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Speak battery level with Back Tap

Double- or triple-tap the back of the iPhone to run a shortcut that speaks the current iPhone battery level.

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Speak when battery reaches 80%

Battery Level reaches 80%, then speak a fixed charging-complete message.

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Turn off Low Power Mode above 80%

When battery level rises above 80%, turn Low Power Mode off.

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Show a notification at a battery level

A selected battery threshold can display a message.

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Turn on Night Shift at bedtime

The Sleep schedule reaches Bedtime Begins, then turn on night shift.

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Review next event before commuting

Before I Commute predicts departure time, then find and show the next calendar event.

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Show a notification when Bluetooth connects

Connecting a selected paired device can display a message.

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Open Maps when car Bluetooth connects

A selected car Bluetooth device connects, then open apple maps.

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Open a music app when car Bluetooth connects

When your chosen car Bluetooth connects, automatically open a music app such as Spotify.

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Turn on Driving Focus when CarPlay connects

When CarPlay connects, turn on Driving Focus without requiring screen interaction while driving.

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Remind me to share my ETA when CarPlay connects

When CarPlay connects, show a brief reminder to share your ETA before you start driving.

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Open Maps when CarPlay connects

CarPlay connects, then open apple maps.

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Set driving audio volume when CarPlay connects

Set a chosen audio volume when CarPlay connects.

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Speak a weather brief when CarPlay connects

When CarPlay connects, get the current weather and speak a short brief without requiring screen interaction.

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Show the next event after CarPlay disconnects

After CarPlay disconnects at trip end, find and show the next upcoming calendar event.

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Restore normal volume when CarPlay disconnects

When CarPlay disconnects at the end of a trip, set the iPhone audio volume back to a chosen everyday level.

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Mark parked car when CarPlay disconnects

CarPlay disconnects, then set parked car to the current location.

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Append a trip-end note when CarPlay disconnects

When CarPlay disconnects, append a simple trip-end line with the current date/time to a chosen note.

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Show a notification when charging connects

A charger connection can display a message you choose.

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Speak when charging starts

Charger is connected, then speak a fixed charging-started message.

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Start a timer when charging begins

Start a timer automatically when the iPhone is connected to a charger.

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Read battery level when unplugged

Charger is disconnected, then get the battery level and speak it.

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Choose a 25- or 50-minute focus timer

Run one shortcut, choose 25 or 50 minutes from a menu, and start that timer.

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Add clipboard text as a reminder

Turn the text currently copied to the clipboard into a new reminder.

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Make a QR code from clipboard text

Turn the text or link currently on the clipboard into a QR code.

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Save clipboard text to a note

Take the text currently on the clipboard and append it to a note you choose.

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Combine selected images into one image

Select multiple images and combine them into a single image.

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Append a dated work log to Notes

Ask for a short work-log entry, add the current date/time, and append it to a chosen note.

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Show a custom alert for matching email subjects

An email subject contains a chosen phrase, then show a fixed custom notification.

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Turn off Work Focus in the evening

At a chosen evening time, turn off Work Focus.

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Show photos taken today

Find photos whose date is today and show the matching items as a simple list/result.

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Show the next event when Focus ends

A selected Focus turns off, then find the next calendar event and show it.

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Show relevant reminders when Focus starts

A selected Focus turns on, then find selected reminders and show them.

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Show a notification when Focus starts

Turning on a selected Focus can display a reminder.

Everyday Help guide

Add another keyboard language

Add a keyboard for another language and switch to it while typing.

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Share a photo or document with AirDrop

Use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to AirDrop content to a nearby Apple device.

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Turn notifications on or off for one app

Change Allow Notifications for a specific app.

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Reset your Apple Account password on a trusted device

Change your Apple Account password from a trusted device that is already signed in.

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Change the Auto-Lock time

Choose how long iPhone waits before it automatically dims and locks.

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Turn Auto-Correction on or off

Control whether the keyboard automatically corrects words as you type.

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Block a specific caller

Block a person or number from calling or messaging you.

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Pair a Bluetooth accessory

Put a Bluetooth accessory in discovery mode, then pair it from Settings.

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Change camera or microphone access for an app

Use Privacy & Security to change which apps may use the camera or microphone.

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Turn cellular data on or off for one app

Choose which apps may use cellular data when Wi-Fi is unavailable.

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Change your iPhone passcode

Replace the current device passcode with a new one.

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Check iPhone storage usage

See available iPhone storage and which items are using space.

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Change contact access for an app

Use Privacy & Security to change how much of your contacts an app can access.

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Schedule Dark Mode

Have Dark Mode turn on and off automatically at sunset or on a custom schedule.

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Turn Data Roaming on or off

Control whether cellular data can roam on another network.

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Change default apps

Choose supported default apps for browsing, email, messaging, calling, and other categories.

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Delete an app from iPhone

Remove an app and its locally stored data from your iPhone.

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Use Display Zoom to make the screen larger

Magnify text, icons, buttons, and other interface elements with Display Zoom.

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Set up an alternate Face ID appearance

Add an alternate appearance to Face ID when your appearance can look significantly different.

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Find downloaded files

Locate files downloaded from Safari, Mail, and other apps in the Files app.

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Find and protect a lost device with Find My

Use another Apple device or iCloud.com/find to locate and protect a lost device.

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Allow selected people or apps during a Focus

Choose people or apps that may notify you while a Focus is active.

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Save a full-page screenshot

Capture an entire supported webpage or document instead of only the visible screen.

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Back up your iPhone to iCloud now

Create a manual iCloud backup of your current iPhone data.

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Review iCloud storage recommendations when space is low

Check iCloud storage usage and Apple recommendations for freeing space.

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Change location access for an app

Use Location Services to change location access for a specific app.

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Lock or hide an app

Require Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode to open an app, and hide eligible downloaded apps.

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Turn on Low Data Mode for cellular

Reduce cellular data use by turning on Low Data Mode.

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Turn Low Power Mode on or off

Reduce background activity and power use with Low Power Mode.

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Add an email account to Mail

Add an email provider account so you can use it in the Mail app.

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Make text larger and easier to read

Increase text size in Accessibility settings and optionally make text bold.

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Check for an iOS update manually

See your current iOS version and whether a software update is available.

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Merge duplicate contacts

Review duplicate contact cards and merge them into one contact.

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Mute one Messages conversation

Keep receiving messages while silencing notifications for one conversation.

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Turn Messages read receipts on or off

Choose whether iMessage contacts can see when you have read their messages.

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Turn notification badges on or off

Control whether an app shows a notification badge on its Home Screen icon.

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Hide notification previews on the Lock Screen

Control when notification previews reveal message content.

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Schedule a notification summary

Bundle selected app notifications into summaries delivered at scheduled times.

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Set up Personal Hotspot

Share your iPhone cellular connection with another device using Personal Hotspot.

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Change an app’s Photos access

Review and change which apps can access your photo library.

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Use your previous passcode within 72 hours

If you forgot a newly changed passcode, use the previous passcode within 72 hours when the device is eligible.

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Transfer data to a new device with Quick Start

Use Quick Start to transfer data from your current device to a new device.

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Reduce onscreen motion

Reduce parallax and certain screen animations with Reduce Motion.

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Clear Safari history and website data

Remove Safari browsing history, cookies, and cached website data.

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Review sharing with Safety Check

Review people, apps, devices, and account access from one guided Safety Check flow.

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Record the screen with microphone audio

Turn on the microphone before starting a screen recording so your voice is included.

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Turn on Stolen Device Protection

Add biometric protection and Security Delay to sensitive account and device changes.

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Offload unused apps automatically

Free storage by automatically removing unused app binaries while keeping their documents and data.

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Create a temporary iCloud backup when storage is not enough

Use Apple temporary iCloud storage to create a backup for moving to a new device.

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Create a text replacement shortcut

Type a short shortcut and have iPhone expand it into a longer phrase.

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Change app tracking permission

Control tracking permission per app, or stop all apps from asking to track.

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Screen or silence unknown callers

Choose how iPhone handles calls from numbers you do not recognize.

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Update App Store apps manually

Install available app updates from the App Store without waiting for automatic updates.

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Connect to a Wi-Fi network

Turn on Wi-Fi in Settings, choose a network, and connect.

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Forget a saved Wi-Fi network

Remove a saved Wi-Fi network so iPhone no longer keeps its connection details.

Shortcuts guide

Add a reminder from a quick prompt

You manually run the shortcut, then ask for a task and add a new reminder.

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Turn recent photos into a GIF

You manually run the shortcut, then get latest photos, make gif, and save it to photos.

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Show weather when leaving home

You leave a selected home location, then get current weather and show it.

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Turn on Low Power Mode at 20%

When the battery reaches 20%, your iPhone can turn on Low Power Mode.

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Restore volume when Low Power Mode turns off

Low Power Mode turns off, then set device volume to a chosen level.

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Lower volume when Low Power Mode turns on

Low Power Mode turns on, then set device volume to a chosen low level.

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Show a custom alert for messages from a sender

A message arrives from a selected sender, then show a fixed custom notification.

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Show due reminders every morning

A chosen morning time arrives, then find due reminders and show them.

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Show the next calendar event and its time

Find the next upcoming calendar event and show its title and start time.

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Append a quick note after an NFC scan

An NFC tag is scanned, then ask for text and append it to a chosen note.

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Start a night setup with a bedside NFC tag

A bedside NFC tag is scanned, then turn on a focus and night shift.

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Open Maps with a car NFC tag

A car NFC tag is scanned, then open apple maps.

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Start a 25-minute timer with a desk NFC tag

A desk NFC tag is scanned, then start a 25-minute timer.

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Turn on Work Focus with a desk NFC tag

Scan a selected NFC tag at your desk to turn on Work Focus.

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Start favorite music with an NFC tag

Scan a selected NFC tag to start a chosen music flow.

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Show a notification after scanning NFC

Scanning a named physical NFC tag can display a message.

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Remove a photo background and save the result

You select a photo when the shortcut runs, then remove the image background and save the result to photos.

Photos guide

Add a caption to make a photo easier to find

Add a caption to make a photo easier to find — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Add keywords to photos

Add keywords to photos — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Add or remove photos from an album

Add or remove photos from an album — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Choose a compatible file format when sharing

Choose a compatible file format when sharing — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Let participants contribute to a shared album

Let participants contribute to a shared album — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Apply star ratings to photos

Apply star ratings to photos — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Adjust light and color in a photo

Adjust light and color in a photo — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Browse photos by location on a map

Browse photos by location on a map — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Browse photos using Collections

Browse photos using Collections — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Browse photos by year or month

Browse photos by year or month — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Capture photos directly to a shared library

Capture photos directly to a shared library — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Change an album's key photo

Change an album's key photo — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Review or change an app's access to your photo library

Review or change an app's access to your photo library — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Change the photo grid size and layout

Change the photo grid size and layout — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Change the key photo for a person or pet

Change the key photo for a person or pet — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Copy edits from one photo and paste them onto others

Copy edits from one photo and paste them onto others — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Correct a misidentified person or pet

Correct a misidentified person or pet — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Create a photo album

Create a photo album — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Create a shared album

Create a shared album — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Crop, rotate, flip, or straighten a photo

Crop, rotate, flip, or straighten a photo — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Delete photos and videos

Delete photos and videos — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Stop Messages photos from appearing automatically in Shared with You

Stop Messages photos from appearing automatically in Shared with You — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Download original photos from iCloud to iPhone

Download original photos from iCloud to iPhone — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Duplicate a photo or video

Duplicate a photo or video — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Change a photo's date and time

Change a photo's date and time — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Edit a Live Photo

Edit a Live Photo — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Change or add a photo location

Change or add a photo location — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Edit content in an iCloud Shared Photo Library

Edit content in an iCloud Shared Photo Library — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Turn on iCloud Photos and sync across Apple devices

Turn on iCloud Photos and sync across Apple devices — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Export unmodified originals

Export unmodified originals — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Favorite people or pets

Favorite people or pets — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Filter and sort photos inside an album

Filter and sort photos inside an album — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Find photos by date

Find photos by date — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Find photos of groups of people

Find photos of groups of people — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Find and name people and pets

Find and name people and pets — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Find photos taken nearby

Find photos taken nearby — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Find receipts, QR codes, and recently edited photos

Find receipts, QR codes, and recently edited photos — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Find recently saved photos

Find recently saved photos — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Find travel photos and videos

Find travel photos and videos — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Hide photos and videos

Hide photos and videos — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Hide people, memories, or holidays from suggestions

Hide people, memories, or holidays from suggestions — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Show a person or pet less often in suggestions

Show a person or pet less often in suggestions — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Hide screenshots from the main photo grid

Hide screenshots from the main photo grid — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Hide Shared with You items from the library view

Hide Shared with You items from the library view — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Import and export photos with external storage

Import and export photos with external storage — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Find photos and videos by media type

Find photos and videos by media type — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Make a slideshow from photos

Make a slideshow from photos — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Add or remove people from a shared album

Add or remove people from a shared album — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Merge duplicate photos and videos

Merge duplicate photos and videos — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Merge duplicate person or pet groups

Merge duplicate person or pet groups — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Move photos between personal and shared libraries

Move photos between personal and shared libraries — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Optimize iPhone storage with iCloud Photos

Optimize iPhone storage with iCloud Photos — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Permanently delete recently deleted photos

Permanently delete recently deleted photos — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Personalize a memory movie

Personalize a memory movie — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Play a memory movie

Play a memory movie — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Adjust Prioritize Faster Shooting

Adjust Prioritize Faster Shooting — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Recover recently deleted photos

Recover recently deleted photos — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Remove location metadata from an existing photo

Remove location metadata from an existing photo — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Rename a photo album

Rename a photo album — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Save a video frame as a photo

Save a video frame as a photo — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Search your photo and video library

Search your photo and video library — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Set up or join an iCloud Shared Photo Library

Set up or join an iCloud Shared Photo Library — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Share all photo data with AirDrop

Share all photo data with AirDrop — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Share or delete a Memory

Share or delete a Memory — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Share photos and videos

Share photos and videos — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Share long videos

Share long videos — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Share multiple photos or an entire collection

Share multiple photos or an entire collection — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Share a photo without its location metadata

Share a photo without its location metadata — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Share a shared album by link and set an expiration

Share a shared album by link and set an expiration — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Sort and filter the photo library

Sort and filter the photo library — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Stop Camera from adding location metadata to new photos

Stop Camera from adding location metadata to new photos — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Switch between personal and shared libraries

Switch between personal and shared libraries — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Sync iCloud Photos now

Sync iCloud Photos now — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Trim the beginning or end of a video

Trim the beginning or end of a video — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Turn off iCloud Photos safely

Turn off iCloud Photos safely — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Undo edits or revert to the original

Undo edits or revert to the original — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Unhide photos and videos

Unhide photos and videos — verified step-by-step guidance.

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View Memories in Photos

View Memories in Photos — verified step-by-step guidance.

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View photo and video metadata

View photo and video metadata — verified step-by-step guidance.

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View reference images in Photos

View reference images in Photos — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Identify objects in photos with Visual Look Up

Identify objects in photos with Visual Look Up — verified step-by-step guidance.

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Get wallpaper suggestions from Photos

Get wallpaper suggestions from Photos — verified step-by-step guidance.

Shortcuts guide

Append a quick diary entry to Notes

You manually run the shortcut, then ask for text and append it to a chosen note.

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Save entered text as a dated file

Enter text, add the current date to the file name, and save it as a file.

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Convert selected photos and save files

You choose photos when the shortcut runs, then convert the images and save copies in files.

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Make a PDF and open it in Books

You run the shortcut from the Share Sheet, then make a pdf and open it in apple books.

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Add shared text as a reminder

Share selected text from another app into a shortcut and create a new reminder from it.

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Append shared text to a chosen note

Send selected text from another app into a shortcut and append it to a note you choose.

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Translate text shared from another app

Share selected text from another app into a shortcut, translate it with Apple Translate, and show the translated result.

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Start a timer

Choose a duration and build a simple shortcut that starts a timer for that many minutes.

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Show a notification at a chosen time

A daily or weekly time can display a reminder.

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Show today calendar events on demand

You manually run the shortcut, then find today events and show a notification.

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Show today events when waking up

The Sleep schedule reaches Waking Up, then find today calendar events and show them.

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Turn off Night Shift when waking up

The Sleep schedule reaches Waking Up, then turn off night shift.

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Choose a song from a list on Apple Watch

Run a Watch-compatible shortcut that shows a short list of music choices, then select one from Apple Watch to start the…

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Get directions home from Apple Watch

Run a Watch-compatible shortcut that opens directions to Home.

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Start a favorite playlist from Apple Watch

Run a Watch-compatible shortcut for a favorite playlist from Apple Watch.

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Open a two-item shortcut menu with the Apple Watch Ultra Action button

Press the Apple Watch Ultra Action button to run one Watch-compatible shortcut, then choose either directions home or a…

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Append a workout-finished log when an Apple Watch workout ends

When an Apple Watch workout ends, append a simple completion line with the current date/time to a chosen note.

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Turn on a Focus when an Apple Watch workout starts

When a selected Apple Watch workout starts, turn on a Focus you choose.

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Show a recovery reminder when an Apple Watch workout ends

When an Apple Watch workout ends, show a simple recovery reminder on the iPhone.

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Turn on Work Focus on weekday mornings

At a chosen weekday morning time, turn on Work Focus automatically.

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Add an arrival note on a selected Wi-Fi network

When your iPhone joins a Wi-Fi network you choose, append a short arrival line to a note.

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Turn off Work Focus on home Wi-Fi

When your iPhone joins your selected home Wi-Fi network, turn off Work Focus.

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Turn on Work Focus on office Wi-Fi

When your iPhone joins a selected office Wi-Fi network, turn on the Work Focus you choose.