100 Hidden iPhone Tricks You Probably Didn't Know. Your iPhone is packed with features beyond the basics. Even if you know the basics, there are many hidden tricks and shortcuts that can enhance your experience and make your iPhone even more powerful. Here is a comprehensive list of 100 hidden iPhone tricks that will help you unlock its full potential.
1. Quick access to the calculator
Swipe down on the home screen: Quickly access the calculator app by swiping down on the home screen and tapping "Calculator ".
2. Accessing the flashlight
Swipe down on the lock screen: Quickly turn on the flashlight by swiping down on the lock screen and tapping the flashlight icon.
3. Screenwriting
Control Center: Add screenwriting to Control Center for easy access by going to Settings > Control Center > Customize Controls.
4. Hide trackpad
3D touch or long press: Hold down the spacebar in a text field to turn the keyboard into a screen for easier cursor movement.
5. Customize Control Center
Settings > Control Center: Customize what appears in Control Center for quick access to your most used features.
6. Hidden App Store Categories
Search: Use the App Store search field to find hidden app categories and exclusive apps.
7. Set custom alerts
Clock app: Tap Edit to set custom labels for your alarms in the Clock app.
8. Text Replacement
Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement: Create shortcuts for common phrases to make typing faster.
9. Unlock typing
Shake to unlock: Shake the iPhone to unlock the last type.
10. Hide photos
Photos app: Select a photo, tap the share icon and select "Hide" to move to the hidden album.
11. QR Code Scanner
Control Center: Add a QR code scanner to Control Center by going to Settings > Control Center.
12. Use iPhone as a magnifying glass
Settings > Permissions > Magnifying glass: Enable the magnifying glass feature to use your iPhone as a magnifying glass.
13. Emergency SOS
Settings > Emergency SOS: Set up Emergency SOS to quickly call emergency services by pressing the side button five times.
14. Custom Vibration
Settings > Sound & Touch > Ringtone > Vibration > Create New Vibration: Create custom vibration patterns for specific contacts.
15. Disable notifications in apps
Settings > Notifications: Adjust notification settings for each app, including turning them all off.
16. Lock screen widget
Widgets: Add widgets to the lock screen by tapping and holding on the screen and selecting Edit lock screen.
17. Quick access to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Control Center: Click the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth icon in Control Center to see more options.
18. One-handed keyboard
Hide emoji: Select the one-handed keyboard option to make one-handed typing easier.
19. Find Your iPhone
Find My App: Use the Find My app to locate your iPhone and play sounds to help you find it.
20. Siri Shortcuts
App Shortcuts: Automate tasks and create different Siri shortcuts for the tasks you use most.
21. Voice Control
Settings > Permissions > Voice Control: Enable Voice Control to navigate and control your iPhone using your voice.
22. Silent Mode
Volume down: Press the volume down button to turn off the alarm.
23. Enter hidden emojis
Emoticon Keyboard: Scroll through the different emojis to find hidden or less-used emojis.
24. Screen time report
Settings > Screen time: View detailed information about app usage and screen time trends.
25. Customize app icons
App Shortcuts: Create custom app icons for your home screen using the Shortcuts app.
26. Quick Reply
Notification: Swipe down on a notification and use Quick Reply to reply without opening the app.
27. Enable dark mode
Settings > Display & brightness > Dark: Switch to dark mode to reduce eye strain and save battery.
28. Adjusting the text size
Settings > Display and brightness > Text size: Adjust the text size for better readability.
29. Screen recording options
Control Center: Long press the screen recording button to access microphone audio options. 30. Manage Storage Settings > General > iPhone Storage: Check and manage iPhone storage availability.
31. Hidden Fonts
Settings > Display & Brightness > Text Size > Larger Text: Enable hidden fonts and text size options.
32. Use your iPhone as a level
Measure App: Open the Measure app and drag it to the level tool to see if the floors are level.
33. Quick settings search
Settings app: Use the search field in the Settings app to quickly find and adjust settings.
34. Background app update
Settings > General > Background app update: Control which apps can update in the background. 35. Using Smart Search
Scroll to the bottom of the home screen: Use Smart Search to quickly find apps, contacts, and files.
36. Set Do Not Disturb
Control Center: Click the Do Not Disturb icon to access additional scheduling options and settings.
37. Text Formatting
Email and Notes Apps: Apply bold, italic, and underline formatting in supported apps by selecting text and selecting formatting options.
38. Drag and drop files
Files app: Drag and drop files between apps using the Files app with a split view.
39. Hide or show albums
Photos app: Hide or show photo albums by going to Photos > Albums > Edit. 40. Customize Siri Voice Settings > Siri & Search > Siri Voice: Choose a different accent or gender for Siri's voice.
41. Enter a Health ID
Health App: Enter a Health ID in the Health app for emergency health information available from the lock screen.
42. Use Face ID or Touch ID for app authentication
Settings > Face ID & Passcode/Touch ID & Password: Enable Face ID or Touch ID for secure app authentication.
43. Access recent apps
Swipe up from the bottom: Access recent apps and multitask by swiping up from the bottom of the screen.
44. Use the Camera Grid
Settings > Camera > Grid: Enable the grid feature to create better photos. 45. View and recover deleted items
Mail app: Go to the Deleted Items or Deleted Items folder in the Mail app to retrieve emails you've accidentally deleted.
46. Reverse playback control
Lock screen: Use the media controls on the lock screen to play, pause or skip songs.
47. Enable Low Power Mode
Settings > Battery > Low Power Mode: Enable Low Power Mode to extend battery life by reducing tasks and background activity.
48. Set Custom Ringtones
Settings > Sounds & Sounds > Ringtones: Choose from built-in ringtones or set a custom ringtone from your music library.
49. Use focus modes
Settings > Focus: Set focus modes to customize notifications and app usage based on your work or location. 50. Quick app switching
Swipe up and hold: Swipe up and hold to access and switch between nearby apps.
51. Use AirDrop
Control Center: Quickly share files with nearby iOS devices using AirDrop from Control Center.
52. Set Up Family Sharing
Settings > [you name] > Family Sharing: Set up Family Sharing to share purchases and subscriptions with family members.
53. Enable True Tone
Settings > Display & Appearance > True Tone: Adjust the color balance of the display to match the surrounding lighting.
54. Manage notifications
Settings > Notifications: Customize the look and sound of notifications for each app 55. Access widgets
Swipe right on the home screen: Access and organize widgets for quick information and app features.
56. Using picture-in-picture mode
Watch videos: Tap the picture-in-picture icon to watch videos in a small window while using other apps.
57. Enable accessibility
Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Accessibility: Enable accessibility at the bottom of the screen to make it easier to use with one hand.
58. Use the app library
Swipe left on the home screen: Go to the app library to see all your automatically organized apps.
59. Create app folders
Tap and hold app icons: Drag and drop apps on top of each other to create folders on the home screen. 60. Quick access to hidden notes Notes app: Lock and secure private notes with password and Face ID/Touch ID.
61. Set app permissions
Settings > Privacy: Control which apps can access your location, camera, microphone and other data.
62. Use the Photos app's Live Text
: Click on photo text to copy, search, or translate text.
63. Arrange widgets on the home screen
Touch and hold widgets: Add, remove, or arrange widgets on the home screen by pressing and holding.
64. Access the emoji keyboard in third-party apps
Tap the world icon: Access the emoji keyboard in any app that supports text input by tapping the world icon. 65. Enable AssistiveTouch Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch: Enable AssistiveTouch for on-screen buttons to perform tasks such as taking photos and adjusting audio.
66. Configure email signatures
Settings > Email > Signatures: Create email signatures for your accounts.
67. Using dark mode in applications
Application settings: Many applications support dark mode. Enable it in app settings.
68. Add Emergency Contacts
Settings > Health > Health ID: Add emergency contacts to your Health ID for quick access in an emergency.
69. Customize Accessibility Settings
Settings > Accessibility: Explore various accessibility options to make using your iPhone easier.
70. Set multiple alarms
Clock: Set multiple alarms with different signals and times for better management.
71. Use Custom Control Center Shortcuts
Settings > Control Center: Add or remove Control Center shortcuts to suit your needs.
72. Enable Interference to Disable
Settings > Permissions > Touch: Enable Interference to Disable to quickly disable recent actions.
73. View battery usage
Settings > Battery: View battery usage by app to see which apps are using the most energy.
74. Manage App Updates
App Store: Go to App Store to manually update apps and check update details. 75. Use keyboard shortcuts Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement: Create keyboard shortcuts for frequently used text.
76. Customize the navigation bar
Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Assistive Touch: Customize on-screen buttons and functions for easier navigation.
77. Enable Notification Summaries
Settings > Notifications > Summary Notifications: Set up summaries for non-emergency notifications to manage interruptions.
78. Quickly lock the screen
Side button: Quickly press the side button to lock the screen without using Face ID or Touch.
79. Access Hidden Control Center Icons
Control Center: Click the icons in the Control Center for more options and controls. 80. Use Siri for quick tasks
Enable Siri: Ask Siri to do something like send a message, set a reminder, or check the weather.
81. Create Directory Widgets
Widgets Apps: Use third-party apps like Widgetsmith to create custom widgets and customize them.
82. Access Battery Health
Settings > Battery > Battery Health: Check battery health and maximum capacity.
83. Use Back Tap
Settings > Permissions > Tap > Back Tap: Set custom actions that can be triggered by tapping the back of the iPhone.
84. Add contacts to home screen
Caller app: Add frequently used contacts as shortcuts for quick access to home screen. 85. Check Device analytics settings > Privacy > Analytics and improvements: Access analytics data to understand how your device is doing.
86. Enable location-based notifications
Settings > Notifications: Set location-based notifications for apps that support the feature.
87. Use iMessage Effects
iMessage: Send messages with special effects like balloons or candy by holding down the send button.
88. Save and edit Screenshots
Screenshot: Take a screenshot and use the built-in tools to annotate or edit the image before saving.
89. Customize App Icons
App Shortcuts: Create custom shortcuts and unique icons for different apps using the Shortcuts app. 90. Set up Family Sharing
Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing: Share purchases, subscriptions, and locations with family members.
91. Access recently deleted items
Photos app: Find and restore recently deleted photos and videos in the Deleted album.
92. Use Safari Reading Mode
Safari: Tap and read slowly in the address bar to make text and web pages easier to read.
93. Use Siri for Reminders
Enable Siri: Set reminders by asking Siri to remind you about special tasks and events.
94. Change app permissions
Settings > Privacy: Adjust app permissions for location, camera, microphone, and more. 95. Use Smart Search for calculations
Pull down the home page: Use Smart Search for quick calculations and unit conversions.
96. Access hidden Safari settings
Settings > Safari: Adjust Safari settings for privacy, security, and browsing experience.
97. Enable visual perception,Photos app: Use visual perception to identify objects, landmarks, and animals in your photos.
98. Create a custom ringtone
iTunes or Finder: Create and sync custom ringtones using iTunes (Or Finder on macOS Catalina and later).
99. Organize Voice Memos
Voice Memos App: Write and organize voice memos for notes, reminders and other personal records.
100. Explore accessibility features Settings > Accessibility: Explore different accessibility features to improve usability and accessibility.
By knowing these hidden tricks, you can make the most of your iPhone and improve the overall user experience. Enjoy exploring and customizing your device!.
