Phone guides
How to turn on dark mode on your phone
Turn on dark mode on Android and iPhone, schedule it for the evening, and set it for individual apps. Whether it saves…
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How to transfer WhatsApp chats from Android to iPhone
Move your WhatsApp chats and media from an Android phone to an iPhone with the official Move to iOS method. What you…
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How to check your phone’s warranty
Find out whether your phone is still under warranty: check the receipt and card, the IMEI or serial number, and the maker's…
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How to find your phone’s model number
Find your phone's model number in Settings, on the box, on the SIM tray or on the back. Why the name and…
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How to check which Android version your phone has
Find your Android version, security update date and build number in Settings, understand the difference between Android and the maker's own interface,…
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What do IP67 and IP68 mean on a phone?
IP ratings tell you how well a phone resists dust and water. What the two digits mean, the difference between IP67 and…
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What is virtual RAM and is it worth using?
Virtual RAM, also called RAM Plus or memory extension, borrows phone storage to act like extra RAM. What it really does, when…
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A new phone setup checklist
A step-by-step checklist for the first hour with a new phone: check it is genuine, move your data, turn on security, set…
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How to update your phone’s software safely
Why phone software updates matter, how to check for one on Android and iPhone, what to do before you update (backup, battery,…
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How to transfer files from your phone to a PC
Move photos, videos and files between a phone and a Windows PC or Mac with a USB cable, over Wi-Fi or through…