Dropped iPhone - Please Help!

- Dropped My iPhone: Try Hard Resetting it

Press the home button and the sleep/wake button simultaneously and hold them together for about 10 to 20 seconds. You need to hold them until the Apple logo appears on the screen. If your phone powers back on and works normally, there was nothing wrong with it in the first place. In fact, your phone didn’t even turn off; rather it was on the entire time, but the software had crashed. Hence, the black screen

- Dropped My iPhone: Charge Your iPhone

If that doesn’t work, you can try plugging your iPhone into the wall charger. If the Apple logo appears, the phone might have switched off itself as this is a common problem in an iPhone. If the wall charger doesn’t work, use your laptop’s USB port.

- Dropped My iPhone: Connect it to iTunes

Another option is to connect your iPhone to iTunes using the charging cable. In the event that iTunes recognises your phone, back it up straight away. In some cases, this signifies a hardware problem such as a damaged screen, even though there are no physical signs of damage on the screen itself.

If iTunes displays an error message, try a hard reset while it is connected. If iTunes gives you the option of recovering your phone, go for it. If nothing happens, your iPhone has developed an internal fault.

In the case that your iPhone develops a hardware fault such as a cracked screen, the only solution is to get it replaced. If your phone is under warranty, Apple will replace it. Otherwise, you will need to go to an iPhone repair centre. In some situations, your iPhone could have soaked up water; maybe the football field was wet or maybe it was raining.

If that’s the case, then you can try a home remedy. Place your phone in a bag of rice or better yet, packets of silica gel. Leave it overnight and try powering your iPhone the next day. Rice or silica gel is good at absorbing moisture; silica gel being the better bet as it is a better drying agent.

Remember, it's always a great idea to get your phone covered for situations like this. Check out our phone insurance.

*The information in this blog is designed to provide helpful information on the subjects discussed. Please seek a professional for expert advice as we can not be held responsible for any damages or negative consequences upon following this information.

Windows 8 got very mixed reviews when it arrived and though the subsequent release of Windows 8.1, which brought back the ‘Start’ button resolved a lot of issues, public opinion was against this incarnation of the operating system.

Windows recently announced Windows 10 – so here’s what we can expect from the new OS.

Arrival 

Expect to see the new Windows at some time later this year. However, if you really can’t wait then you can get your hands on a preview build beforehand. It’s likely to be buggy but you’ll get the idea.

Free Windows

Windows 10 is going to arrive as a free upgrade for consumers – something a lot of other OS’s have been doing for a while now. This is the first time that Microsoft has offered the computer OS as an upgrade. For those that don’t need new hardware this will come as a very welcome addition as it means they won’t have to dip into their pocket for an upgrade. 

All Kinds of Everything

Windows 10 will work on all your devices, so it’s an operating system for your 3.5 inch phone and 20 inch desktop screen. It will rely on the interface to adjust accordingly. 

Universal Apps

Windows will be all about universal apps and the company will most likely create a system where the devices can run on all devices no matter what the screen size. 

Back to the Future

Windows will of course still include the Metro style display. The Modern Windows design however annoyed a lot of people and Microsoft has made changes. For example, if you’re using a Windows tablet now it will show the Metro block interface when in the hand, but connect a keyboard and it will be the original Windows7 style interface we all know and love. 

Start

The Start menu is also back and sits in the bottom left hand corner in all its familiarity. In addition, Windows will incorporate the Live Tiles if you like too. These can be customised. The tiles will also integrate Snap to a greater degree. This means you can place the tiles in whatever position you see fit. In addition, there is also an option for multiple desktops. This allows you to keep productivity apps on one screen and work apps on another. There’s also the task view button in the taskbar that shows you all your open files and Windows – another nice addition. 

Device

Windows 10 will most likely be a 64bit OS, so some older processors won’t work with it. However, generally speaking the new operating system will work perfectly with most relatively new PCs. Windows 10 is a departure in some ways for Microsoft – most obviously in the fact it’s a free upgrade. However, in a lot of other ways it seems like it’s an evolution and if we were to criticise, it’s what Windows 8 should have been in the first place. 

All being told we’re looking forward to playing with it on our small and large screens alike!

*The information in this blog is designed to provide helpful information on the subjects discussed. Please seek a professional for expert advice as we can not be held responsible for any damages or negative consequences upon following this information.