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Clear app cache on Android
Clear an app's cache on Android to fix crashes and free up space. Step-by-step instructions for Samsung, Google Pixel, Xiaomi and other phones.
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Check iPhone battery health
Find your iPhone's Maximum Capacity in Settings, understand what the percentage tells you, and learn when a battery replacement is actually worth it.
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eSIM on a locked iPhone
A carrier locked iPhone only takes an eSIM from its own carrier. See how to check the lock in Settings, why a travel eSIM will not activate, and how to unlock.
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iOS and Android updates tracker
The latest iPhone and Android software updates in one place: iOS 27.0.1 fixes, Pixel update dates, who can update, and our guides for problems after an update.
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Find APN settings on iPhone
Find APN settings on your iPhone in Settings › Cellular › Cellular Data Network. Learn why the menu can be missing, what each field means and how to reset it.
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How to tell if an iPhone is fake
Check if an iPhone is genuine before you buy. Use the serial number on Apple's Check Coverage page, match the IMEI, review Parts and Service History and check Activation Lock.
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Turn on data roaming on iPhone
Turn data roaming on or off on iPhone in Settings › Cellular › Cellular Data Options. Check your plan first to avoid charges, and fix roaming when it will not connect.
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iPhone not tracking steps
iPhone steps stuck at zero or not counting? Turn on Fitness Tracking, check Health data sources, carry the phone right and try 3 more fixes, with or without an Apple Watch.
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