Everyone hopes to have a private space not shared even with their closest connection. Not to cheat anyone, but if we want to keep some messages secret, such as for preparing a surprise or keeping something in deep mind, then we should be able to do it. However, the Messages app doesn’t have the option of locking or hiding text messages, so the texts you send and receive may be seen intentionally or unintentionally. It seems that the only best way to protect private messages from prying eyes is by deleting them. Actually, you don’t have to do that. In this article, we will show you four methods to can hide iPhone messages on both the locked screen and the Message app, and help reduce the chances of someone invading your data privacy.

Part 1. Hide Messages on Locked Screen of iPhone

When someone texts you, you can view the content on the iPhone screen without unlocking the device or opening the Messages app, due to the Show Previews feature. Sure, the text message preview function on the iPhone may be incredibly convenient. But it does pose a challenge to those who place a huge value on data privacy. Thankfully, turning off the text message preview function is an easy way to hide messages on the locked screen of your iPhone. Follow the steps below to switch it off.

• Unlock your iPhone, go to Settings > Notification, and then scroll down to tap on the Messages.
  
• Inside the Messages section, scroll down to the Show Previews option. By default settings, it has already been selected as Always. You have to change that to Never.
  

This will keep the content of the alert hidden even when your phone is unlocked. You still receive an alert when a message comes but instead of showing the inside content, it will only show iMessage to you.

If needed, you can even turn off the Allow Notifications so that there will be no notification on your iPhone screen when you receive a message. This is extremely useful to those who want to hide text messages on iPhone from girlfriend. But then you can’t reply to the text in time.

Part 2. Set Time Limit for Messages App

Disabling the Show Previews feature for messages is only to hide your iPhone text messages from being seen on the locked screen. When you lend your iPhone to someone, how do you make sure they won’t read your texts inside the Messages app? It’s not that hard to do, as long as set a time limit for the Messages application. Here are the steps.

• Step 1: Navigate to Settings > Screen Time, and tap on Turn On Screen Time.
• Step 2: Tap Continue on the screen, then choose This is My iPhone.
  
• Step 3: Click Use Screen Time Passcode to set a four-digit screen time passcode (If you’ve turned on Screen Time and set a passcode before, you can skip the previous 3 steps).
  
• Step 4: Then select App Limits. Tap on Add Limit again, click on Social Networking and choose Messages. Then click Next.
  
• Step 5: Customize the Time and Days of limit to one min and every day, keep the Block at End of Limit turned on, and then click Add.
• Step 6: Turn to the Messages app, wait for 5 minutes, then you will get an alert that you’ve reached your time limit on the Messages app.
• Step 7: Tap Ask For More Time, choose One more minute, and then wait for another minute until you receive the alert again. This time you need to enter the screen time passcode if you want to access the messages.
  

Setting a time limit for the Messages app before you lend the iPhone to someone is a flexible way to lock and hide messages on your iPhone from prying eyes.

Note:

1. Please stay in the Messages app when waiting for the alert of the end of time limit.
2. The time limit is refreshed once a day, that is, you can get one minute for accessing messages every day. So it can’t completely eliminate the chance for others to read your text messages.

Part 3. Lock and Hide Text Messages in Notes App

There is another way to hide your messages on the iPhone. You can put your text messages into the Notes app and lock them there. Just create a new note in the Notes app, copy and paste the texts to the note, then lock it. If you want to keep the sender, date and time, you can take a screenshot of the text messages, share the screenshot to a note and lock it there. However, if you want to hide multiple messages, this method can be a bit time-consuming.

To lock a note, simply swipe it from right to left and tap the lock icon in the menu, then set a passcode for the locked note. You can also use the Touch ID or Face ID to lock and unlock the note. Don’t forget to delete your texts from the Messages app after you lock them in the Notes app.

Tip: If you want to recover some important iMessages/SMS messages accidentally deleted from the iPhone, you can always get back your messages with Jihosoft iPhone Data Recovery.

Part 4. Use Third-Party Apps to Hide Messages on iPhone

Another strategy to prevent others from accessing your messages is using a third-party app. We have prepared for you the 5 best apps in this section which can help you hide messages on the iPhone.

1. Shady Contacts

Shady Contacts is one of the most trusted messaging security apps right now. Not only does it hide your messages, but it also keeps your call log and records secure. When the iPhone is not used for a few minutes, the app automatically locks it. You will not be able to access it unless you draw the correct pattern. Shady Contacts has a user-friendly interface. However, its inefficiency in handling large data is a major limitation.

2. Hide SMS

Hide SMS delivers what its name promises by setting up a PIN that you need to enter before you can access messages. While it is not compatible with a few Android devices, iPhone users can enjoy the efficiency that it brings. Hide SMS also has an unlimited storage space even if the app is free.

3. Vault

Vault may be a small app but with a number of features. It can easily hide messages on your iPhone as well as the calls and private contacts. Think of it as an actual vault that you can only open with a key. It is just that the key, in this case, is a password. Premium users will also be able to lock certain apps. One major downside is that it may slow down the device due to the level of encryption it offers.

4. Block SMS and Call

Block SMS and Call not only hides important messages, but it also blocks calls and texts that are not important. Block SMS and Call has six major modes. One of these modes is Phone In Other Hand. If you disable this mode, only the calls that you have blacklisted on your iPhone will be concealed.

5. Private Message Box

Private Message Box is a popular iPhone app for hiding text messages for many users. Apart from hiding messages, it also automatically hides the incoming and outgoing messages of the iPhone. It’s easy to use to keep user’s conversation secret. All your conversations with your contacts are fully secured and safe. It also provides an extra feature to send messages between app users without any charge. You just have to sign in with your number and then you are all done. You can send an unlimited number of texts, photos, media files, and location details to another user who is also using this app.

Conclusion

In this article, we learnt 4 ways to hide and lock iPhone messages on the lock screen and the app. By following the guide above, you can even set a time limit for accessing Message app by anyone. These methods will effectively limit the chance of the messages on your iPhone to be viewed by other parties. This will further protect your data against other third-party elements. Do you have other ideas on how to hide the messages on your iPhone device? Share what you think on this topic in the comments section.

Way 1: Get iPhone Notes on Computer via Email

If you want to import only one or a few iPhone notes to your computer, you can email them to your own mailbox and log in to your email account on the computer to access these notes. Here are steps to perform the notes transfer process:

• Open the Notes app on your iPhone. Touch and hold the note you want to transfer, and a menu will appear.
• From the menu, tap Share and choose “Mail”.
• Enter your email address and tap Send.
• Log in to your email address on the computer, copy and paste the received notes into a document.
  

Way 2: Import Notes from iPhone to Mac with AirDrop

If you are a user of Mac, there is a much easier way to achieve the notes transfer. That is to use the AirDrop service, which enables the transfer of files between two iOS devices, two Mac computers, or a Mac and iOS device. Follow steps below to transfer your notes from iPhone to Mac with AirDrop:

• Turn on AirDrop on both your iPhone and Mac. Also turn on the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection.
• Open the Notes app on iPhone and long press the note that you want to import.
• From the pop-up menu, tap Share > AirDrop.
• Choose your Mac from the available list.
• Turn to your Mac, and tap “Accept” on the pop-up window to save the note on your Mac.

Way 3: Sync iPhone Notes to Mac or PC using iCloud

When it comes to the data sync between Apple devices, iCloud is always the first way users think of. It is a cloud storage and cloud computing service built into every Apple device which allows you to wirelessly access and change your files from all your devices set up with the same iCloud account. You can upload your notes or other data to iCloud and then access them on macOS or Windows devices. Here’s what you should do.

• On your iPhone, tap on Settings > [your name] > iCloud and switch on the toggle of Notes.
• Go back to the Settings page, scroll through to tap Notes > Default Account > iCloud. Then all of your notes are uploaded to your iCloud account.
  
• Now you can log in to iCloud.com with the same iCloud account to view your notes on your PC.
• On Mac, you can enable iCloud sync settings for Notes and access the iPhone notes in Notes app.

Note: You can only read your iPhone notes on iCloud.com, not download it or copy and paste to your computer. That is, you can just sync notes with iCloud and view them on your browser, but you can’t export iPhone notes to computer.

Way 4: Transfer Notes from iPhone to Computer by iPhone Manager

If you want to export iPhone notes to computer as PDF or text file, you need a third-party software for help. Jihosoft iPhone Manager is a professional tool which helps you backup and transfer your iPhone notes, photos, videos, music, text messages, contacts and more data to your computer.

Here are some features of Jihosoft iPhone Manager:

• One click to transfer and backup all kinds of data from iOS devices to computer.
• Supports to backup notes, photos, contacts, messages, WhatsApp, and many other data.
• Freely access, view and export the data you want from your iTunes backup file.
• Supports the latest iOS 13/iPadOS and iPhone 11/11 Pro.

Now, download and install Jihosoft iPhone Manager on your computer and start transferring your iPhone notes to the computer.

• Step 1: Open the iPhone Manager on your computer and connect your iPhone to the computer via a USB cable.
• Step 2: Once your device is detected, click on “Back Up Now” to start the transfer process.
• Step 3: When the transfer process is completed, click on the icon of Notes to view and export your iPhone notes to the computer as readable formats.
  

Bonus: Extract Notes from iPhone Backup to Computer

As we have mentioned above, Jihosoft iPhone Backup can be used to export what you want from an iTunes backup. The whole process will not result in any data loss. If you need to extract iPhone notes from the backup file, follow these steps:

• Launch the iPhone Manager program on your computer and select the iPhone backup file that contains your notes.
• Click on the Notes icon in the right interface to start scanning.
• Preview the scan results and select the notes you need. Hit “To PC” to choose a folder to save the extracted notes.
  

Backing up iPhone is significant to prevent data loss. By default, iTunes or Finder keeps only one local backup per iOS device. But If you have backed up more than one device or archived your iOS backups, there can be multiple backups on your computer that take up a lot of room.

Although you are not allowed to view and edit the iTunes backup, you can locate and remove old iPhone backups from computer to save space. Read this article to learn how to delete iTunes backup on Windows PC or Mac respectively. You can also find how to delete iCloud backup from your computer, and a useful tool to manage iTunes backups on your computer.

Part 1. How to Delete iTunes Backup on Windows and Mac Directly

Whether you are a user of Windows PC or Mac, you can delete old backups from iTunes directly. But if you are using a Mac with macOS Catalina 10.15, please skip to the Part 2.

Here are simple steps to delete old backups on iTunes directly:

• Step 1: Launch iTunes on your computer.
• Step 2: If you are a Mac user, click iTunes > Preferences. If you are a PC user, click Edit > Preferences.
• Step 3: Click the Devices tab.
• Step 4: Select the backup you want to delete from the list of backups displayed to you. You can check the date and time of the backup to figure out which backup is the one you want.
• Step 5: Click the Delete Backup button.
• Step 6: Click Delete to confirm.
  

Part 2. How to Remove iOS Backups from Finder (On Mac)

In macOS Catalina 10.15, the device management capabilities of iTunes have been taken over by Finder. At this time you should remove your iPhone backup from Finder instead of iTunes. Here is how to do it:

• Open Finder on your Mac.
• Connect your iPhone to the Mac using a USB cable.
• Click your device.
• Click the Manage Backups button under the General tab, and you will see a list of your backups.
• Right-click on the backup that you want to delete from the list, then select Delete.
• Click Delete Backup to confirm.
  

Part 3. How to Delete iPhone Backup from the Folder on Computer

Alternatively, you can find the location of iPhone backups on your computer first, and then delete them from the Backup folder. Windows and macOS store the iTunes backup in different routes, so here we introduce how to locate and delete iTunes backup on PC and Mac separately.

Delete iTunes Backup on Windows 10, 8, 7

• Step 1: Find the Search bar on PC. In Windows 7, click Start; In Windows 8, click the magnifier in the upper-right corner; In Windows 10, click the Search bar near the Start button.
• Step 2: Enter %appdata% in the Search bar. If you downloaded iTunes from the Microsoft Store, enter %USERPROFILE%. Then hit the Enter key.
• Step 3: Double-click these folders: Apple or Apple Computer > MobileSync > Backup.
• Step 4: Select the backup folder you want to remove, press the Delete key on the keyboard, and then click Yes to confirm.
  

Remove iOS backups from Mac

• Step 1: Click the magnifier icon from the menu bar.
• Step 2: Enter or copy and paste this into the search bar: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
• Step 3: Hit the Return key.
• Step 4: Click on the Backup folder, and you will see all the folders for your backups whose names are not readable. You can figure old backups by their date and time.
• Step 5: Select the backup folder you want to delete, right-click it, and then choose “Move to Trash”.
  

Part 4. How to Delete iCloud Backup from Computer

When you delete iTunes backups, you can also remove some old iCloud backups from your computer by following the instructions below.

On Windows PC

• Download and install iCloud for Windows, and then sign in with your Apple ID.
• Click on Storage on the bottom right.
• Select Backups from the left pane.
• Select the backup you would like to remove and click the Delete button on the bottom left.
• Click Delete again to confirm.

On Mac

• Click on the Apple logo > System Preferences > Apple ID > Manage.
• Select Backups from the left sidebar.
• Select the backup you want to delete and click the remove icon (tiny minus icon) on the bottom left.
• Click Delete from the pop-up to confirm.

Bonus: A Useful Tool to Manage iTunes Backup on Computer

Due to the data encryption restrictions, you can’t access, view or export data from an iTunes backup unless you restore it to your iOS device. However, it is impractical to access the data in a backup by restoring it every time. In this case, you can use the Jihosoft iPhone Manager program to help yourself out.

With this iPhone Data manager, you can quickly find the iTunes backup location and freely access, view and extract all files in your iTunes backup, including the File System. Moreover, it enables you to backup and transfer the iOS data to computer or external drive in one click. Here we take how to use Jihosoft iPhone Manager to quickly locate the iTunes backup and extract data from backup file as an example.

• Download, install and open Jihosoft iPhone Manager on your computer.
• Choose the backup file you want from the list of your iPhone backups loaded in the left pane.
• Click on the Backup Location option. Then you can open the folder of the iTunes backup you chose.
  
• To view and extract specific data from the iPhone backup, go back to the iManager window and simply click on the related data icon.

To help you import iPhone contacts to Gmail seamlessly, this article provides four options to you: Settings, iTunes, iCloud and transfer tool.

Method 1. Sync Contacts from iPhone to Gmail via Settings

Using the Settings on iPhone is the easiest way to sync contacts from iPhone to Gmail, and vice versa. It is also a common way to sync your contacts between iPhone and other address books like Yahoo, AOL, Outlook, etc. Specific steps are as follows:

• Head over to Settings > Passwords & Accounts on your iPhone.
• Tap on “Add Account” and choose “Google”. If a dialog box pops up saying “’Settings’ Wants to Use ‘google.com’ to Sign In”, tap Continue.
• Follow the onscreen instructions to add your Google account and click “Next”.
• Once you reach the Gmail screen, turn on “Contacts” and then tap “Save”.
  

Note: This method can get Gmail contacts to your iPhone too. If you don’t want that to happen, you can try other methods in this page.

Method 2. Backup iPhone Contacts to Gmail using iTunes

You can also import iPhone contacts to Gmail Contacts through iTunes. During the syncing process, you are required to keep the iCloud Contacts feature turned off on your iPhone. Also, make sure that the iTunes on your computer is of the latest version. Now follow the instructions below to backup iPhone contacts to Gmail Contacts using iTunes.

• Step 1: Connect your iPhone to the computer and open iTunes if it doesn’t pop open automatically.
• Step 2: Click the device icon when it appears in the iTunes window, and then select “Info” tab from the left sidebar.
• Step 3: Check the small box next to “Sync Contacts with” and choose the “Google Contacts” option as shown in the picture.
  
• Step 4: Now visit gmail.com, log in with your Google account and choose “Contacts” from the drop-down menu in the upper-left corner.

Method 3. Import iPhone Contacts to Gmail through iCloud

Another way to sync iPhone contacts to Gmail is to use iCloud. You should first upload your iPhone contacts to iCloud, then download them from iCloud.com to your computer, finally import downloaded contacts to Google Contacts.

This method requires enough space in the iCloud. If your iCloud storage is too low to store contacts from your iPhone, you can skip to the next method and see how to export iPhone contacts to the computer in one click.

• Make sure iCloud Contacts is enabled on your phone by going to Settings > [your name] > iCloud.
• Access iCloud.com in your computer browser, sign in with your Apple ID and passcode, and then click on “Contacts”.
• Select the contacts that you want to transfer from iPhone to Gmail and click the Settings button (the gear icon) in the lower-left corner. If you need, click “Select All” to select all contacts.
• Then click “Export vCard” and save exported contacts to the folder you want.
  
• Turn to https://contacts.google.com/ and log in to it.
• Select the “Import” tab from the left pane and click “Select file” in the small pop-up window.
• Choose the exported vCard file and then click Import to confirm.
  

Method 4. Export iPhone Contacts to Gmail with Third-Party Tool

The essence of the third method is to export iPhone contacts to your computer and then import them to Gmail Contacts from the computer. iCloud is not the only way to get iPhone contacts on the computer. You may also use some third-party data transfer tools to accomplish this task. Jihosoft iPhone Manager is the most representative one.

With it, you can transfer and backup your data from iPhone, iPad, or iPod to computer in one click, including contacts, photos, music, messages, notes and more data. It helps you easily manage, archive and view old iTunes backups on computer. Moreover, it enables you to freely access, view and export all kinds of data from your iTunes backup files.

Here is how to export iPhone contacts to computer via Jihosoft iPhone Manager:

• Step 1: Download, install, and launch Jihosoft iPhone Manager on your computer.
• Step 2: Connect your iPhone to the computer using a USB cable.
• Step 3: Once your device is detected, click the “Backup Now” option to start the backup process. If need be, you can click “Change Backup Location” to specify where to store the backup.
• Step 4: When the backup process is completed, you can click the Contacts icon to view details and export them to readable formats: Text, CSV, or vCard.
  
• Step 5: Now you can log in to Google Contacts and upload the exported contacts there.

Conclusion

In this article, we’ve discussed four effective ways to import iPhone contacts to Gmail. If you have no idea syncing iPhone contacts to Gmail, you can follow any of the tips above to do so. That’s all. Any questions or suggestions are welcomed in the comment section below.

There are many times when we need to transfer videos from computer to the iPhone. For example, you downloaded YouTube videos on your computer and want to add them to iPhone so that you can enjoy them anytime, anywhere. Or, you imported a video from iPhone to computer for editing and then want to send it back to your iPhone.

To add videos from your computer to your iPhone, you can sync them using iTunes. But iTunes is not the only option and there are some alternatives to it. This article will detail how to transfer videos from PC to iPhone with or without iTunes.

Bonus Tip: If you have accidentally deleted or lost your photos or app videos, don’t be panic. Jihosoft iPhone Data Recovery can always help you out. It can recover your photos and videos in Camera Roll, Photo Stream, App Photos, App Videos, and many more from your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch.

Part 1. Transfer Videos from PC to iPhone with iTunes

The first way, also the official one as detailed by Apple, is through the use of iTunes. iTunes is Apple’s desktop software that allows users to created iOS backups, restore backups, sync media data between the computer and iOS devices, etc.

Here is how to use iTunes to transfer videos from PC to iPhone:

• Step 1: Open iTunes on your computer to begin the process.
• Step 2: Go to File > Add File to Library. A file selector will open which will allow you to browse and select the video file you want to add to your iPhone. Once done, the video will be imported to your iTunes library.
• Step 3: Connect your iPhone to the computer via a USB cable. Then, when the device icon appears in the iTunes interface, click it.
• Step 5: From the left sidebar menu, choose “Films”.
• Step 6: Check the small box next to “Sync Films” and then select all the videos that you want to transfer to the iPhone.
• Step 7: Click on the “Sync” button to start the transfer process. The videos you selected will be added to your iPhone. You can access the transferred videos in the Videos app on your iPhone.
  

Part 2. Transfer Videos from Computer to iPhone without iTunes

Get Videos from PC to iPhone using iCloud Drive

Every Apple ID comes with access to iCloud Drive. Even if you are not a paid user, you get 5 GB of cloud storage for free. You can use it to transfer video files to your iPhone from your PC. Just upload the data to the iCloud Drive on iCloud.com and access it in the iCloud Drive or Files app on your iPhone.

• Step 1: On your PC, visit iCloud.com and log in with your Apple ID.
• Step 2: Once you have logged in, click on iCloud Drive.
• Step 3: Click the Upload icon, then select and upload the videos you want to transfer.
  
• Step 3: On your iPhone, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud and turn on iCloud Drive. If you’re using iOS 10 or iOS 9, tap Settings > iCloud > iCloud Drive. Turn on iCloud Drive, and tap Show on Home Screen.
  
• Step 4: On your iPhone home page, find the iCloud Drive or Files app and open it to download the same videos.

You can download the videos offline on your iPhone and then open them in Camera Roll. However, if the video size is large, it can be time and data consuming process. And you should ensure there is enough space in iCloud to finish this task successfully.

Import Videos from PC to iPhone with Dropbox

Besides iCloud, you can also use other cloud services like Dropbox or Google Drive to transfer videos from PC to iPhone wirelessly. The whole process is similar to using iCloud Drive, but you need to download and install a corresponding client on your iPhone. Here we take the Dropbox as an example.

• Step 1: Access the Dropbox.com website on your computer and sign in with your account.
• Step 2: Then click “Upload Files” to select and upload the video you need. If you have several videos to upload, you can click the “+” icon to create a folder.
  
• Step 3: Download and install an Dropbox app on your iPhone. Then log in with the same account you use on the computer.
• Step 4: Find the videos you just upload, tap the share icon and select “Save Videos” to download the videos to your iPhone.
  

Move Videos from PC to iPhone via an iOS App

Apart from the above two ways, you can also use ShareIt to transfer files from your PC to your iPhone without iTunes. It is one of the most Popular file sharing apps. It has an iOS app as well as a desktop client. Just follow the steps below to transfer the video file from PC to your iPhone.

• Step 1: Download ShareIt to your computer, and open it.
• Step 2: Click on the “Show QR Code” option, and there will be a QR code specific to your computer displayed in the ShareIt window.
• Step 3: Open the ShareIt app on your iPhone. Click on the profile icon in the top left corner.
• Step 4: Tap on Connect PC/MAC, then tap the “Scan to Connect” button. Point your iPhone camera at the QR code on the computer screen. After that, your iPhone will be connected to your computer.
• Step 5: Find the video file you want to transfer on the computer, open it, and your iPhone will receive it automatically.
  

The best part about using this app is that it does not use any data to send the file. A local connection is made for the file transfer.

Part 3. How to Transfer Videos from iPhone to PC with One Click

Sometimes you may also need to transfer videos from iPhone to PC. iTunes is definitely the first choice for many people. But here we introduce Jihosoft iPhone Manager, an excellent tool that can get off videos from your iPhone to the computer. You can use it when you encounter an error when you try to sync your iPhone with iTunes. Here are some features of this software.

• One click to transfer and backup from photos, videos, music, contacts and more data from iPhone, iPad, iPod touch to the computer.
• Smartly backup iOS device without overwriting previous backup files.
• Manage, access, view and export data from iTunes backups files.
• Find and change the location of your backup on the computer.

Now download and install this program on your PC and start using it to transfer videos from iPhone to the computer with one click.

• Step 1: Launch Jihosoft iPhone Manager on your PC and connect your iPhone to the computer via a USB cable.
• Step 2: Once your device is detected, click the “Back Up Now” button to begin the transfer.
• Step 3: When the process is completed, click on the video icon to view the videos you’ve transferred. Select the videos you need and click “To PC” to export them.
  

Bottom Line:

From the article, you have learned how to transfer videos from your PC to the iPhone with or without iTunes. Using iTunes is an easy way. But when you run into errors when syncing iPhone, you can use iCloud Drive, other cloud services or an iOS app for file transfer to put videos on iPhone. Please pick out the one that’s best for you, or better, master all the methods in the text. We hope this guide will be useful to you. If you have any queries or suggestions, let us know in the comments.

You may not mind lending your iPhone to someone else, but you certainly don’t want that person to see your private information or change your settings in some apps. However, Apple doesn’t provide a feature to set the password lock for a single iPhone app. Don’t be disappointed. Here you will discover 4 workarounds that can lock apps on your iPhone and make them inaccessible without passcode.

Method 1: Hide Apps from the Home Screen

Both this method and the second method require the use of the “Screen Time” feature which was introduced in iOS 12. It lets you not only track how your device is used but also set limits for your apps. Let’s first take a look at how to lock an app through “Screen Time” so that it doesn’t show up on the Home screen.

• Step 1: Go to Settings > Screen Time. If you haven’t enabled Screen Time, tap “Turn On Screen Time” and follow the onscreen instructions to activate it.
• Step 2: Then tap on “Content & Privacy Restrictions”. Turn on the toggle of “Content & Privacy Restrictions” if it is turned off. You may need to enter your screen time passcode if you have set one.
• Step 3: Select “Allowed Apps” and enter your screen time passcode if asked.
• Step 4: Switch off the toggle of the apps you don’t want to use.
  
• Step 5: Go back to the Home screen and you will find these apps are not accessible there.
• Step 6: If you want to access these apps, you need to return to the “Content & Privacy Restriction” and enter your screen time passcode.

Method 2: Set Time Limit to Password Lock Apps

When you set a time limit for an app using “Screen Time”, you will be locked out of that app once the time is up. As a result, it has the same effect as locking an app on iPhone with a password. We also mentioned this method in a previous article on how to hide messages on iPhone, you can take a look at that article if you are interested.

• Navigate to Settings > Screen Time. Turn on Screen Time, and then tap “Use Screen Time Passcode” to set a passcode to protect your Screen Time settings and allow more time when limits end. If you set it up before, you can skip this step.
• Choose “App Limits” from the Screen Time page, then tap “Add Limit” and enter your screen time passcode.
• You will see different app categories like Social Networking, Games, Productivity, or the other. Choose the apps you want to lock accordingly and click “Next”.
• Set the accessing time limit for the app you don’t want to use as “1 min, Every Day”, if you need to lock it right now. Then click “Add”. Now you will receive a Time Check notification saying “5 minutes remaining for [app name] today”.
  
• Turn to that app and stay there for 5 minutes until you receive an alert that you’ve reached your time limit on the app. Your app won’t be blocked immediately, because you still have one minute to access the app without the password.
• Select “Ask For More Time” > One more minute. Wait for another minute and you will receive the time limit again. This time, you are required to enter your screen time passcode to access the app.

Method 3: Lock Down a Single App on iPhone

If you want to restrict the access to only one app, you can use “Guided Access” and control which features are available within that app. It is useful when

• Step 1: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Guided Access, then turn on the toggle switch for Guided Access.
• Step 2: Tap “Passcode Settings” and select “Set Guided Access Passcode”. Enter your passcode and reenter it. You may also turn on the Touch ID or Face ID and use them to end Guided Access.
• Step 3: Open the app that you want to lock. On iPhone 8 or earlier, triple-click the Home button; on iPhone X or later, triple-click the Side button. This will activate the Guided Access start screen.
• Step 4: Use your finger to circle the parts of your screen that you want to disable, then tap “Start”.
• Step 5: To disable some features like sleep/wake button and keyboard, or set a time limit for the Guided Access, tap “Options” in the lower-left corner to access these options. If you don’t see “Options”, triple-click the Home or Side button and enter your passcode.
  
• Step 6: If you want to end a Guided Access session, triple-click the Home or Side button, enter your passcode and then tap “End”.

Method 4: Use Third-Party App Lock for iPhone

If you are not satisfied with the previous methods, you can consider using a third-party app instead, like App Locker or BioProtect. Not only can such tools lock apps on your iPhone, but they can lock certain settings, files, folders, and more.

Most of these third-party apps are downloaded from Cydia’s repository, which means you have to make jailbreaking of your iPhone if you want to use them. iOS jailbreaking bypasses the built-in security features of iOS and can cause issues of the security, privacy, and stability of your device. Moreover, iOS jailbreaking is a violation of the iOS-end user software license, so you won’t get service from Apple for your jailbroken iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

If you decide to perform a jailbreak, please backup your iPhone in case of any data loss. Besides iTunes and iCloud, you can also use an iPhone Manager software that allows you to create an iPhone backup, archive old iTunes backups, and extracts data from backup files.

Conclusion

You can lock apps on your iPhone by following solutions in this article. The previous three methods don’t passcode lock your apps directly, but they can have the same effect. Using a third-party tool does allow you to lock apps on your iPhone with the password, but it requires iOS jailbreaking. You can choose the option that suits you best.

Each iPhone user must have experienced that when opening a new web page, there are always ongoing advertisements popping out. It is really annoying. If you cannot stand these endless ads, then using an ad blocker on your iPhone or ipad is a good idea. After Apple introducing the ad blocker feature since iOS 9, plenty of ad block apps have sprung up like mushrooms.

Maybe you cannot wait to download an ad block app from the App store. However, the App store is flooded with various ad blockers. It is hard to pick out a satisfied ad block app for your iOS device. This article has listed 10 best ad blocker for iPhone which are safe, clean and powerful.

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Part 1: The Benefits of Ad Blocker

The advertisements are nothing but a simple way to generate revenue for the website owner and it is a ubiquitous feature of each website. So you can’t remove those ads from a particular website. But an ad blocker will help you solve this problem.

Firstly, the ad blocker blocks any third-party ad scripts. Without ads, the web page will be cleaner and neater. And you will find the page loading times is faster than ever, which makes your browsing experience more enjoyable. Secondly, most of ads are composed of pictures and loading pictures consumes more traffic. With less ads appearing on the web page, the utilize efficiency of traffic will be improved. Thirdly, besides the ads, the malware and user-tracking tool also will be prevented, which ensures you can surf the web more privately.

Part 2: Best Ad Blocker for iPhone

1. Firefox Focus

As one of the best ad blocker for iPhone, Firefox Focus has a rating of 4.8 from over 17.8 users. When you are visiting websites, it automatically wipes out your browsing history, passwords, cookies, and even tabs. And any tracker will be blocked from following you. If you don’t want to be followed , Firefox Focus is a decent option. But it sometimes can bring some inconvenience as it has no option for saving bookmarks, history and tabs.

Download: Firefox Focus

2. OrNET

OrNET is high-performance Tor browser, which do well in blocking ads and other annoying content on iOS safari. The strongest trait of Tor is anonymity and it allows its users to surf the internet, chat and send instant message anonymously. Thus, OrNET is able to prevent others from tracking your browsing history and physical location. It also protects your privacy and real IP address from being detected. It is absolutely an ideal choice for using public Wi-Fi networks. OrNET has a rating of 4.5 on App store from nearly 38.1K users and it is free to download.

Download: OrNET

3. AdGuard

There is no doubt that AdGuard should have a place on this list for best iPhone ad blocker. It helps its users filter all kinds of banners, pop ups and video ads. And it ensures you won’t be followed by any tracker and no targeting ads will come into your sight. It is customizable and you can easily choose what protection you would like with the straightforward UI. AdGuard blocks all things you don’t want to see while allows you to see what you choose to accept.

Download: AdGuard

4. 1Blocker X

While many other ad blocker are being gradually weeded out, 1Blocker X keeps upgraded. It is redesigned based on the original 1Bloker Legacy. 1Blocker X keeps you away from the popups, cookies, consent dialogs and invasive newsletter sign up prompts. When you browse the web page, it also prevents the loading of something like “You will also like”. This is especially effective in helping you focus the attention to what you are doing and not being distracted. Furthermore, 1Blocker X has emphasis on its users’ privacy. You don’t need to worry your browsing will be tracked or your personal information will be sold. If you don’t mind the cost of $4.99, 1Blocker X is an ideal choice.

Download: 1Blocker X

5. Ad Block

The name of this ad blocker depicts its function directly . Ad Block was first launched in 2012 and has gained lots of positive reviews from iPhone users. You just need to enable the Ad Blocking services in Ad Block and the rest of things will be done automatically. 99% of the popups, banners, video ads and trackers will be cleaned up and the network environment will be natty. This iPhone ad blocker is handy and free for you to use.

Download: Ad Block

6. Purify

You will love browsing the web on iPhone with Purify as it makes your page loading lightning quick and cuts down the data consuming on your iPhone. Purify allows you to decide what content need to be blocked and what don’t need. Delightfully simple and painless user interface make you more comfortable when surf on web with the Purify. You can download this ad blocker at price of $1.99.

Download: Purify

7. Brave Browser

Brave Browser provides native privacy protection. It secure connections with HTTPS and automatically blocks any ad with built-in ad blocking feature. You don’t need to worry your personal information will be collected and revealed as Brave Browser is a full-featured browser powered by Tor. But compared with other browser like Firefox and chrome, brave browser lacks extensions, add-ons and plug-ins. Anyway, it is a good choice to install this ad blocker on your iPhone or iPad, if you don’t like messing with various extensions and settings.

Download: Brave Browser

Conclusion:

These are the 7 best ad blockers for iPhone and iPad which will definitely stop stuff you don’t want like ads and malware, from loading or getting downloaded to your iPhone. Apart from offering a more private Internet browsing experience, they also save your data usage. If you have any question or want to share more useful ad blocker with others, please leave them in the comment sections.

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1. iMovie

If you are thinking to uplift your creativity above ordinary, then iMovie from the house of Apple is the best video editing app to be in the limelight. It is an iOS video app full of rich features though at the beginning it feels little cumbersome to handle and control. But after using it a few times, you can capture amazing videos and can edit them on the iOS platform with ease. The app is free of charges for using.

Download: iMovie

2. Videoshop

Edit your original videos and make movies comfortably with this free video editing software on iPhone. You can add many preloaded sound effects to enhance your watching experience. Motion control allows adjusting the speed, and it can be used based on your creative concept that you want to picturize. The app is helpful in making hilarious movies and is available on payment.

Download: Videoshop

3. Cute Cut

If you are looking for the best video editing software to cut your videos, then this is the app you must download on your iPhone. You can add other media like snaps, voice, text or music and retouch your videos using the various features of this iPhone video editor. The camera supports the landscape as well as portrait mode enabling you to adjust the angle. The app is free, and one can upgrade to have extra features in it.

Download: Cute Cut

4. VivaVideo Pro

This full-fledged app is loaded with many features that work wonders to the footage captured by you. It has a multifunctional capturing option giving you a choice of selfie, music, basic funny, collage, video, FX and many more. You will be applauded on the social circuit by uploading the videos captured through this app on iOS devices. With a selfie camera and seven beautiful lenses, one can catch the moments to cherish for long. A video slideshow can be created to give you an opportunity to showcase your creative brains. If you desire then you also have a choice to add music, filters and FX to enhance your video. This video editing app is chargeable, but it is worth paying considering the facilities.

Download: VivaVideo Pro

5. Videolicous

It is one of the leading video editing software for iPhone and iPad, through which you can easily pen down the moments with the snaps and the movements captured. With this video app, one can narrate the videos to build a storyline. If you want some cinematic finish, then go for the filters available in it and create an appreciable canvas. The app is free, and no charges are required to download and use it.

Download: Videolicous

6. 8 mm Vintage Camera

If you want to give your videos, some vintage look like the red, yellow and blue, this app is one of the best hassle-free video editing software and works in tandem with your iPhone without any bottlenecks. The application is chargeable, but effects of the vintage camera in the app are authentic to capture the moments and make them look down memory lane, making it worth to pay for the app.

Download: 8 mm Vintage Camera

7. MoviePro

If you are looking for creating movies using some of the super apps in your iOS mobile, then you cannot ignore to download MoviePro. It is an iPhone video editing app that works beyond your expectations, capturing videos in various resolutions and adjusting the aspect ratio. The anamorphic lens from the house of Moondog with provisions for regulating the quality of the movie is superb to capture the moments. It can capture 60 frames per seconds to 2400 frames per second with zooming options and speed control. If you need to control the audio, you can also do so. The movie bugs are going to love it and use it at the pretext of the smallest incidence. The app is a paid app, and you can download it.

Download: MoviePro

8. TiltShift Video

It is one of the fantastic apps that take your ideas to a different dimension. It is a great hit amongst many iOS users and is one of the best video editing apps for iPhone and iPad to find a place in this list. Although one has to shell out a small sum for using it, it is worth paying. It is better to use this application than to repent. You can get many suggestions and tutorials on the internet to use TiltShift, but it is best to think out of the box and go for the subscription to enjoy the benefits.

Download: TiltShift Video

9. Camera Plus Pro

This app hits the bulls’ eye because it allows you to edit your videos like a professional on iPhone. You can use the app’s separate features for the still photos and the videos controlling the white balance, brightness, and exposure. You can even lock them at your desired conditions. Using the live filters available inside the app will allow you to give your videos a new look on the spot.

Download: Camera Plus Pro

Overview

With any of the video editors above, you can give your still photos and videos a completely different look and win applause by sharing them on the social media. Hope you have found the best video editing app for iPhone you prefer.
If you have any other suggestion of the best iOS video editors, welcome to share with us in the comment below.

If you are reading this article, you probably have received an alert like “iPhone is disabled” on the screen because you or someone else who tries to access your data has entered the wrong password too many times. And you are eager to know how to unlock your disabled iPhone. If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place.

Some users will take their deactivated iPhone to an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider for the fix. Actually, there’s no need to bother. With iTunes, you can easily undisable an iPhone easily by yourself. You can also implement iPhone disabled fix without iTunes. In this post, we will discuss several ways on how to unlock a disabled iPhone.

Part 1. Save Data on Disabled iPhone Before Unlocking

Considering the information and privacy security of users, Apple has adopted such a device locking mechanism for the iPhone. When you are locked out of an iPhone, there’s no way to bypass the passcode. You’ll need to erase your device to remove the passcode, which also deletes all of your data and settings.

If you want to save important iPhone data like contacts, messages, notes and so on, you can always use Jihosoft iPhone Data Recovery to recover data from your locked/disabled iPhone before restoring. It also allows you to view details in the iPhone backup you have and extract what you need selectively.

Part 2. Unlock Disabled iPhone without iTunes (iCloud Way)

Generally, to unlock a disabled/locked iPhone, you will need iTunes. But there’re cases that your iPhone is disabled to connect to iTunes or you just don’t have iTunes available. In such cases, there’re still ways to unlock your iPhone; and in this part, we will talk about how to use iCloud to unlock your iPhone.

1. Use a different device like a computer to access iCloud.com.
2. Sign in with your Apple ID you set up on the locked iPhone.
3. Tap on “Find iPhone” > “All Devices” > “[Your iPhone’s name]” and you will get to see your device.
4. Click on the “Erase iPhone” option, then click “Erase” to confirm. You are required to enter your Apple ID passcode instead of your device passcode.
5. After this process is done, all your content including your passcode will be removed from the device, and then you can freely access your iPhone again.
   

When you follow this method, you will receive a data-erasing warning when you click on the “Erase” button provided by the iCloud Find iPhone feature, which mean you will completely lose all the current data from your locked iPhone, unless you have a backup in advance. So before proceeding with this process, make sure that you have a backup with iTunes or iCloud.

Part 3. Unlock Disabled iPhone with iTunes (without iCloud)

After your iPhone gets disabled or locked, basically, you need to connect the iPhone or iPad to the previously authorized computer and then go through iTunes to unlock the device. If you can’t use iTunes to restore your iPhone and don’t have the Find My iPhone enabled on your device, you need to use Recovery Mode which allows you to reset your iPhone on a computer that has never been connected to your device.

This process will wipe out the data present in the iPhone entirely, so you’d better have a backup on iTunes or iCloud for later restoring.

1. Disconnect your iPhone from the computer if it is connected. And make sure iTunes is closed.
2. Put your iPhone into the recovery mode by following the appropriate steps below according to your phone model:
   • On iPhone 8 or later: Press and hold the Side button and either volume button until you see the power off slider. Drag the slider to turn off your device. Then connect your iPhone to the computer via a USB cable. Press and hold the Side button until the recovery mode screen appears.
   • On iPhone 7/7 Plus: Press and hold the Side button until you see the power off slider. Drag the slider to turn off your device. Then connect your iPhone to the computer via a USB cable. Press and hold the Volume down button until the recovery mode appears.
   • On iPhone 6s or earlier: Press and hold the Side button until you see the power off slider. Drag the slider to turn off your device. Then connect your iPhone to the computer via a USB cable. Press and hold the Home button until the recovery mode screen appears.
3. After that, the iTunes/Finder window will pop open on your computer. And you can see the “Update” and “Restore” option. Choose the “Restore” option.
4. Wait for the restore process to be completed. Then your disabled iPhone will be unlocked and you can use your device again.
   

Part 4. Unlock Disabled iPhone without Computer (Siri Way)

Both of the above-mentioned methods require the use of the computer. You can also use Siri to unlock your disabled iPhone, another useful method without using iTunes or a computer. This solution is actually considered as a bug of the iOS 8 to iOS 11. To use this process, just follow these steps.

1. Press and hold the Home button to launch Siri and say anything to make it show you the time or open the clock.
2. After it gives the answer, just tap on the Clock icon shown in the dialogue.
3. Afterwards, you will be guided to the Clock app, then click on World Clock to add another clock.
4. Type anything in the city search bar, tap on the “Select All” option and then choose the “Share” option.
5. Click the “Messages” icon to continue and type anything in the “To” filed.
6. Press the return key on the keyboard and tap the “+” icon to “Create New Contact”.
7. On the New Contact screen, tap on “add photo” > “Choose Photo” and you can reach the Photo Library.
8. Just hit the Home button, then you will be back to the home screen and the iPhone is already unlocked.
   

You may also try other commands with Siri, like opening the Calendars app or the Contacts app. In this way, you will not need to restore your iPhone, which avoids losing data especially when you don’t have any backup. But this method doesn’t necessarily work because it only works from iOS 8 to iOS 11, and you have to repeat the steps above every time you want to access the device.

Conclusion:

We have listed several best ways to unlock your disabled iPhone without requiring a passcode. These processes might help you unlock the iOS device from iPhone 4/4S/5S to the latest iPhone 11/11 Pro series. You can choose the best and preferable one accordingly to better suit your condition. By the way, please always remember to backup your iPhone regularly in case of the data loss caused by something like a disabled iPhone. If you have any questions or suggestions, welcome to share your idea below; or share this article with friends and other iPhone buddies to help them with these important methods.

People like to take photos with iPhone because of its portability and ever-upgraded camera features. But you may find that the pictures you take are not as good as those taken by others. It’s probably because you don’t know how to use some good photo taking skills yet. This article will show you how to take good photos with iPhone using 9 easy photography tips.

1.Shoot from Different Angles

Shooting from different angles will allow your pictures taken with the iPhone to be significantly more professional. Taking selfies or pictures of the beach at the same angle over and over again will only make your pictures look like every other iPhone photo.

Consider using abstract photography angles, lower or higher angles, and aesthetically pleasing angles. Abstract angles might cause your photo to appear in a way that they’re left to interpretation. Something that is always good to achieve for a photo.

Lower or higher angles will demonstrate a look that isn’t normally seen by the human eye, which is definitely a way to make your photos stand out from the rest of the crowd.

Aesthetically pleasing angles have to do with parallelism, color, and other aesthetics that are appealing to the human eye. Be on the lookout for these kinds of angles. They are meaningful to people who are wondering how to take professional pictures with iPhone.

2. Keep Your Pictures Simple

Keeping your pictures simple is part of the key to taking professional pictures with your iPhone. You might think that taking professional photos means they have to be complicated and filled with subjects, but the reality is that the more simple a photo is, the better it tends to be.

If you look to overly complicating your iPhone photos for the sole reason to complicate them and have an abstract photo, then you’re not creating the photos to the best of your ability.

Don’t worry too much about filling your photo with a ton of nonsense that isn’t worth adding. Determine what your shooting, execute it the best way possible, and you’ll have a finished iPhone photo.

3. Look for Contrast

No matter the level of photography you’re at, it’s very important to look for contrast. Looking for a striking contrast in your photos will propel your photography to the next level.

For iPhone photography, look for areas of conflicting colors and utilize them to your advantage. Photos filled with rich contrast will demonstrate great appeal to people who will view your photo.

If you’re still confused about how to find contrast in your photos, think about the range of color in your photo. Determine the colors that stick out the most and how they fulfill the photo. Not only is this point one of the iPhone photography tips, but it’s a general photography tip as well.

4. Turn on Camera Grid

Other than what to specifically look for in your photos, it’s always a good idea to utilize the camera grid on your iPhone. Turning on your camera grid will help you make sure your shot is straight, even, and how you want it to look.

To turn on the camera grid, go to Settings on your iPhone, down to the Camera icon, and turn the Grid on. Then, once you go back into your camera, you will notice a grid over your camera.

This grid won’t pop up in the actual photo, it’s just one of the iPhone camera’s features to help you take great pictures.

5. Follow the Rule of Thirds

Whenever someone gets into photography, at some point they’re going to hear about the rule of thirds. It is a general guideline for having the main subject of your photo roughly a third of the way into your picture.

Generally speaking, having your subject directly in the middle of your shot is unpleasant and demonstrates a major difference between professional and amateur photographers.

To follow the rule of thirds with your iPhone, take a look at the main subject of your shot, line it up on one of the thirds highlighted by your grid and take the shot. Double-check to make sure it looks okay, and if it does, you’re following the rule of thirds.

Professional photographs follow the rule of thirds for a lot of their shots, which is why you can do the same with your shots.

6. Use Portrait Mode

Most people who get into iPhone photography might think that using landscape mode is the way you should take your photos. The truth is, portrait mode is the best option for photography.

For those of you who don’t know, portrait mode is the normal vertical way of holding an iPhone while taking a photo. Whereas landscape mode is when you hold an iPhone horizontally as a rectangle.

Most people think that landscape mode is a better option since it gets more of the shot in it, but the reality is that the camera on an iPhone was designed for portrait mode. Shooting in portrait mode will be of higher quality and will produce better-looking photos.

It might seem odd at first, but a few steps backward and you’ll be able to take that large depth of field you would’ve gotten in landscape mode.

7. Use HDR Mode

Something a lot of iPhone users might not know is that you can change the quality of the photos you take. Meaning that the initial settings of your camera aren’t on the highest possible quality it can be on. To help with the overall quality of your photos, turn HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode on.

To turn on HDR mode, open Camera app on your iPhone, then tap on the HDR button in the top-left corner. Choose the “On” option. Then you’ll notice a change in quality for your photos, especially when you are capturing a high-contrast scene.

You may also choose the “Auto” option so that your iPhone will determine when to use HDR. But if you want to take more professional photos with iPhone, it is better to disable the Auto option.

8. Use Burst Mode

With a regular camera, photographers will take a burst of shots at their subject to make sure they got the exact shot they intended to get. Why wouldn’t you do the same thing with your own iPhone photography?

To utilize burst mode, you can do this by either pressing and holding the shutter or volume button. Once you do this, you’ll notice the camera firing off a burst of photos.

Hold either the shutter button or volume button until you think you took enough photos. To review and select a photo from your burst of photos, go to Photos, tap on Select, scroll through and tap the photos you want to keep.

Once you’re all set, tap Done and choose whether you’d like to keep the photos you selected or all of them. It’s as easy as that and just another great tool that is a part of how to take good photos with iPhone.

9.Edit Your Photos with Filter

Another component professional photographers utilize is the post-processing software they use on their photos once they’ve taken a shot they like.

If professional photographers use Lightroom or Photoshop to enhance their photos, why shouldn’t you utilize different filters to enhance your photos?

Under the Edit tab of your photo, you can find a variety of options choose from, including filters. You can also use some photo editing apps that will improve your photos exactly how you want them to be.

However, keep in mind to not overedit your photos. Overediting is a major issue amateur photographers have, so for the most part, remember to only compliment the picture and not overdo it.

Warm Tip: If you accidentally deleted some great pictures from your iPhone, you can always use some third-party software like Jihosoft iPhone Data Recovery to retrieve deleted photos on the iPhone.