Fix a problem
Apple's own troubleshooting steps, one at a time. Try a step, then answer: did this fix it? Yes — done. No — the next step.
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iPhone
iPhone won't turn on or the screen is black
Get help if your iPhone won't turn on or if the screen is black. You might need to force your iPhone to restart or charge it.
3 steps · start
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iPhone
iPhone won't charge
If your battery won't charge or charges slowly, or if an alert message appears, learn what to do.
10 steps · start
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iPhone iPad
iPhone or iPad can't connect to Wi-Fi
If you can't connect to Wi-Fi, then check your Wi-Fi settings or troubleshoot network issues.
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iPhone iPad Mac
AirPods won't connect
If your AirPods or AirPods Pro won't connect to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, try to pair your AirPods to your device again.
7 steps · start
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Watch
Apple Watch isn't getting notifications
If you're not getting notifications on your Apple Watch as expected, try these tips.
7 steps · start
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iPhone iPad
iPhone or iPad is slow or freezing
If your iPhone or iPad freezes or has performance issues, try these tips.
7 steps · start
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iPhone iPad
iPhone or iPad won't update
To update your iPhone or iPad, you need a compatible device, an internet connection, and enough available storage. It also helps to keep your device connected to a power source.
7 steps · start
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Mac
Mac won't turn on
If your Mac doesn't seem to turn on after you press the power button, follow these steps.
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iPhone iPad
Bluetooth accessory won't connect
If a Bluetooth accessory, like a wireless keyboard, doesn't connect to your iPhone or iPad, learn what to do.
6 steps · start
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TV
Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote isn't working
If your remote isn't working as expected, first try pairing your remote to your Apple TV. If your remote still isn't working as expected, trying restarting your remote, or check your remote signal strength.
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Watch
Apple Watch won't charge or turn on
Learn what to do if your Apple Watch screen shows a red lightning bolt or is blank.
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iPad
iPad won't charge
If the battery in your iPad doesn't charge or charges slowly, learn what to do.
4 steps · start
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iPhone iPad
Face ID isn't working
If you need help using Face ID to unlock your iPhone or iPad, authenticate purchases, sign in to apps, or if you're asked to enter your passcode, learn what to do.
9 steps · start
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Mac
Mac is on Wi-Fi but has no internet
If your Mac is connected to a Wi-Fi network but can't get online to connect to websites, email, and all other internet services, try these solutions.
8 steps · start
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iPhone iPad
iPhone or iPad won't back up to iCloud
Learn what to do if you need help backing up your iPhone or iPad with iCloud Backup.
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iPhone iPad
Can't download or update apps
Try these tips if you have an issue when you update or download apps from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
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iPhone
iMessage or FaceTime won't activate
To use either iMessage or FaceTime, you need to activate them on your iPhone. If you see an error message when you try to activate, follow these steps.
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iPhone iPad
"No Service", "Searching" or "SOS" on iPhone or iPad
If you see "No Service" or "Searching" in the status bar on your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular), your device isn't connected to a cellular network.
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Watch
Apple Watch isn't connected to iPhone
If you see a red iPhone icon on your Apple Watch, or you're trying to pair and can't find the "i" icon, try to connect your devices again.
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Mac
Time Machine won't back up or restore
If Time Machine can't use your backup disk to back up or restore your files, try these solutions.
10 steps · start
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iPhone iPad
Restoring from an iCloud backup failed
Learn what to do if you need help restoring an iCloud backup of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
7 steps · start
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iPhone iPad
Can't back up to a computer or restore from it
If you can't back up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a computer, or if you can't restore your device from a computer backup, learn what to do.
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