Restore the iPhone software. See "Updating and Restoring iPhone Software" on "Tips and Troubleshooting chapter".
If iPhone won't turn on, or if the display freezes or doesn't respond
- Press and hold the Home
button below the screen for at least six seconds, until the application you were using quits.
- If that doesn't work, turn iPhone off and turn it on again. Press and hold the Sleep/ Wake button on top of iPhone for a few seconds until a red slider appears, and then drag the slider. Then press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
- If that doesn't work, reset iPhone. Press and hold both the Sleep/Wake button and the Home
button for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
If iPhone continues to freeze or not respond after you reset it
- Reset iPhone settings. From the Home screen choose Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings. All your preferences are reset, but no data or media is deleted.
- If that doesn't work, erase all content on iPhone. From the Home screen choose Settings > General > Reset > "Erase All Content and Settings." All your preferences and other data are removed from iPhone.
- If that doesn't work, restore the iPhone software. See "Updating and Restoring iPhone Software" on "Tips and Troubleshooting chapter".
If iPhone isn't playing sound
- Unplug and reconnect the headset. Make sure the connector is pushed in all the way.
- Make sure the volume isn't turned down all the way.
- Music on iPhone might be paused. Try clicking the mic button on the headset to
- Check to see if a volume limit is set. From the Home screen choose Settings > iPod >
Volume Limit. For more information, see "Settings chapter".
- Make sure you are using the latest version of iTunes (go to www.apple.com/itunes).
- If you are using the dock's line out port, make sure your external speakers or stereo
are turned on and working properly.
If clicking the mic button on the headset doesn't resume music playback
iPhone goes to sleep after music has been paused for five minutes. Press the Home or Sleep/Wake button to wake up iPhone.
If your headset or headphones don't fit in the iPhone headset jack
iPhone supports third-party headsets and headphones with a standard 3.5 millimeter stereo miniplug. Some of these may not connect properly to iPhone because the plug body is too large to fit in the jack inset. Third-party adapters may be available.
If iPhone shows a message saying "This accessory is not made to work with iPhone"
If you connect iPhone to an accessory not specifically made for it, iPhone may ask if you want to turn on airplane mode. This is to eliminate radio interference from cellular signals coming from iPhone. You may be able to use iPhone with the accessory whether or not you turn on airplane mode. However, the accessory may not charge iPhone.
If you turn on airplane mode, you won't be able to make calls, send or receive text messages, access the Internet, or use Bluetooth devices with iPhone until you disconnect iPhone from the accessory or turn off airplane mode.
If iPhone shows a message saying "This accessory is not supported by iPhone
The accessory you attached will not work with iPhone.
If iPhone calls your voicemail service when you tap Voicemail in Phone
If the voice instructions prompt you, enter your voicemail password. Otherwise, wait until you hear any voice instruction, then end the call. After a time, Voicemail should become available again.
If you can't add or play a song, video, or other item
The song may have been encoded in a format that iPhone doesn't support.
The following audio file formats are supported by iPhone. These include formats
for audiobooks and podcasting:
- AAC (M4A, M4B, M4P, up to 320 Kbps)
- Apple Lossless (a high-quality compressed format)
- MP3 (up to 320 Kbps)
- MP3 Variable Bit Rate (VBR)
- WAV
- AA (audible.com spoken word, formats 2, 3, and 4)
- AAX (audible.com spoken word, AudibleEnhanced format)
- AIFF
The following video file formats are supported by iPhone:
- H.264 (Baseline Profile Level 3.0)
- MPEG-4 (Simple Profile)
A song encoded using Apple Lossless format has full CD-quality sound, but takes up
only about half as much space as a song encoded using AIFF or WAV format. The same
song encoded in AAC or MP3 format takes up even less space. When you import music
from a CD using iTunes, it is converted to AAC format by default.
Using iTunes for Windows, you can convert nonprotected WMA files to AAC or MP3
format. This can be useful if you have a library of music encoded in WMA format.
iPhone does not support WMA, MPEG Layer 1, MPEG Layer 2 audio files, or audible.com
format 1.
If you have a song or video in your iTunes library that isn't supported by iPhone, you
may be able to convert it to a format iPhone supports. See iTunes Help for more
information.
If you can't open an attachment in an email
The file type may not be supported. iPhone supports the following email attachment file formats:
- .c, .cpp, .diff, .doc, .docx, .h, .hpp, .htm, .html, .m, .mm, .patch, .pdf, .txt, .xls, .xlsx
If email couldn't be delivered because the connection to the server on port 25 timed out
You may need to change the port setting on an outgoing mail server for one of your email accounts. For information, go to www.apple.com/support/iphone and search for "I can receive email on iPhone but can't send it."
If you entered information on iPhone that you don't want to sync to your computer
Replace contacts, calendars, mail accounts, or bookmarks on iPhone with information from your computer.
- Open iTunes.
- As you connect iPhone to your computer, press and hold Command-Option (if you're using a Mac) or Shift-Control (if you're using a PC) until you see iPhone in the iTunes Source pane. This prevents iPhone from syncing automatically.
- Select iPhone in the iTunes Source pane and click the Info tab.
- Under "Replace information on this iPhone," select Contacts, Calendars, Mail Accounts, or Bookmarks. You can select more than one, if you like.
- Click Apply.
Information of the selected type is erased from iPhone and replaced with what's on your computer. The next time you sync, iPhone syncs normally, adding information you've entered on iPhone to your computer, and vice versa.
If you can't sync with Yahoo! Address Book
iTunes may not be able to connect with Yahoo!. Make sure you are connected to the Internet, and that you've entered the correct Yahoo! ID and password in iTunes. Connect iPhone to your computer, click the Info tab in iTunes, click Configure in the Contacts section, then enter your current Yahoo! ID and password.
If contacts you deleted on iPhone or your computer are not removed from Yahoo! Address Book after syncing
Yahoo! Address Book does not allow contacts containing a Messenger ID to be deleted through syncing. To delete a contact containing a Messenger ID, log in to your Yahoo! account online and delete the contact using Yahoo! Address Book.
If you can't access the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store
To use the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, iPhone must join a Wi-Fi network that is connected to the Internet. For information about joining a Wi-Fi network, see "Basics chapter". The iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store is not available in all countries.
If you can't purchase music from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store
To purchase songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store (only available in some countries), you must have an iTunes Store account, and you must have been signed in to that account when you last synced iPhone with iTunes. If you get a message that no account information is found when you try to purchase music, open iTunes on your computer, sign in to your iTunes Store account, then connect and sync iPhone.
If you can't make a call or send a text message over Wi-Fi
iPhone doesn't support calling or texting over Wi-Fi.
Removing the SIM Card
If you need to send your iPhone in for service or if you want to loan your iPhone to someone and you still want to be able to make calls, you may be able to use the SIM card inside iPhone with another GSM phone.
Remove the SIM card
Insert the end of a small paper clip (or the SIM eject tool if it came with your iPhone) into the hole on the SIM tray. Press firmly and push it straight in until the tray pops out.

Updating and Restoring iPhone Software
You can use iTunes to update or restore iPhone software. You should always update iPhone to use the latest software. You can also restore the software, which returns iPhone to its original state.
- If you update, the iPhone software is updated but your settings and songs are not affected.
- If you restore, all data is erased from iPhone, including songs, videos, contacts, photos, calendar information, and any other data. All iPhone settings are restored to their original state.
Update or restore iPhone
- Make sure you have an Internet connection and have installed the latest version of iTunes from www.apple.com/itunes.
- Connect iPhone to your computer.
- In iTunes, select iPhone in the Source pane and click the Summary tab.
- Click "Check for Update." iTunes tells you if there's a newer version of the iPhone software available.
- Click Update to install the latest version of the software. Or click Restore to restore iPhone to its original settings and erase all data on iPhone. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process.
Using iPhone Accessibility Features
The following features may make it easier for you to use iPhone if you have a disability.
TTY support (available in some areas)
Use iPhone in TTY mode with the iPhone TTY Adapter (available separately) to use a Teletype (TTY) machine. See "Using iPhone with a Teletype (TTY) Machine" on "Settings chapter".
Closed captioning
When available, you can turn on closed captioning for videos. See "Turn closed captioning on or off" on "Settings chapter".
Minimum font size for Mail messages
Set a minimum font size for Mail message text to Large, Extra Large, or Giant to increase readability. See "Set a minimum font size for messages" on "Settings chapter".
Large keypad
Make phone calls simply by tapping entries in your contacts and favorites lists. When you need to dial a number, iPhone's large numeric keypad makes it easy. See "Dial a call" on "Phone chapter".
Zooming
Double-tap or pinch webpages, photos, and maps to zoom in. See "Basics chapter".
Visual voicemail
The play and pause controls in visual voicemail let you control the playback of messages. Drag the playhead on the scrubber bar to repeat a portion of the message that is hard to understand. See "Listen to a new voicemail message" on "Phone chapter".
Universal Access in Mac OS X
Take advantage of the Universal Access features in Mac OS X when you use iTunes to sync information and content from your iTunes library to iPhone. In the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help, then search for "universal access."
For more information about iPhone and Mac OS X accessibility features, go to:
www.apple.com/accessibility
Learning More, Service, and Support
There's more information about using iPhone, in onscreen help and on the web.
The following table describes where to get more iPhone-related software and service information.
| To learn about |
Do this |
| Using iPhone safely |
Go to www.apple.com/support/manuals/iphone for the latest Important Product Information Guide, including any updates to the safety and regulatory information. |
| iPhone Service and support, tips, forums, and Apple software downloads |
Go to www.apple.com/support/iphone. |
| Service and support for your carrier |
Contact your carrier or go to your carrier's website. |
| The latest information about iPhone |
Go to www.apple.com/iphone. |
| Using iTunes |
Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. For an online iTunes tutorial (available in some areas only), go to www.apple.com/support/itunes. |
| Using iPhoto on Mac OS X |
Open iPhoto and choose Help > iPhoto Help. |
| Using Address Book on Mac OS X |
Open Address Book and choose Help > Address Book Help. |
| Using iCal on Mac OS X |
Open iCal and choose Help > iCal Help. |
| Microsoft Outlook, Windows Address Book, Adobe Photoshop Album, and Adobe Photoshop Elements |
See the documentation that came with those applications. |
| Finding your iPhone serial number |
Look at the back of your iPhone or choose Settings > General > About from the Home screen. |
| Obtaining warranty service |
First follow the advice in this guide and online resources. Then go to www.apple.com/support or see the Important Product Information Guide that comes with iPhone. |
See Also
iPhonity.com - news about iPhone from all over the world
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