#ios tips

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🇫🇷 Sous-titres codés et SM 💬 : personnaliser l'affichage sur iPhone, iPad et Mac

🇬🇧 Closed Captions & SDH 💬: Customize Subtitles on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

🇫🇷 French

Marre des styles de sous-titres différents sur chaque application de streaming ? Dans ce tutoriel, je vous montre comment créer un style unique et personnalisé directement dans les réglages d'Apple pour qu'il s'applique partout (Netflix, Prime Vidéo...), tout en vous expliquant les subtilités des options d'accessibilité (Codés et SM) !

🇬🇧 English version

(Translated with AI from my original French post)

Tired of having different subtitle styles across every streaming app? In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a single, customized style directly within Apple's settings so it applies everywhere (Netflix, Prime Video...). We'll also cover the subtleties of accessibility options (Closed Captions & SDH)!

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I Finally Figured Out How to Download iPhone Apps That Don’t Show Up in My App Store

For the longest time, I thought my App Store was broken.

I would search for certain apps people were recommending online, especially some U.S. tools and Japanese apps, and they just wouldn’t show up on my iPhone at all. Same app name, same spelling, still nothing. At first I assumed the app had been removed, but later I realized the problem was actually much simpler: App Store region restrictions.

A lot of iPhone users don’t notice this until they try to download something that is only available in another country. Some apps are limited to the U.S. store, some only appear in Japan, and others are available in Hong Kong or other regions before they expand globally.

After testing a few methods, I found a way that works without messing up my whole phone setup.

I also spent some time reading basic guides about overseas Apple IDs, and sites like id60.cn helped me better understand the differences between regions and how to use them more carefully.

Why some apps don’t appear at all

The main reason is simple: Apple doesn’t show the exact same App Store in every country.

Developers can choose where their apps are released. Sometimes it’s because of payment rules, licensing, local laws, language support, or just because they want to launch in one market first. So even if an app is real and available for iPhone, it may still be invisible in your current App Store region.

That’s why a lot of people start looking for a U.S. Apple ID, Japanese Apple ID, or other region-based account.

The mistake I almost made

At first, I thought I had to log the new Apple ID into my iPhone settings and replace everything.

That would have been a bad idea.

If your phone is already using your personal iCloud account for photos, backups, contacts, and Find My iPhone, switching the entire device account casually can create unnecessary problems. It’s not the safest move if your goal is only to download one app.

What I learned is that in many cases, you only need to switch the App Store account, not your full iCloud environment.

That makes a huge difference.

The method that worked for me

This is the process I use now when I want to download a region-locked iPhone app.

First, I open the App Store and tap my profile icon in the upper corner.

Then I scroll down and sign out of the current App Store account.

After that, I sign in with the Apple ID for the region I need. For example, if the app is only available in the U.S. App Store, I use a U.S. Apple ID. If it’s only available in Japan, I use a Japanese one.

Once the account is signed in, I search for the app again. Most of the time, the app appears normally right away as long as the account region matches the app’s release region.

Then I tap Get and install it like any normal app.

After the download is finished, I do one more important thing: I sign out of that regional Apple ID and log back into my normal App Store account.

That step matters more than people think.

Why I don’t leave the regional account logged in

At first I didn’t think it was a big deal, but now I always log out after I’m done.

The reason is simple: if I’m not actively using that overseas Apple ID, there’s no need to keep it connected to my App Store all the time. It’s cleaner, safer, and easier to manage that way. My regular apps, subscriptions, and normal downloads stay under my main account, and the regional account is only used when I actually need it.

So now my rule is: sign in when needed, sign out when finished.

One thing people should know

Downloading the app is one thing. Using it normally is another.

Some apps work fine as soon as they’re installed, but others may still check your phone number, payment method, language, IP location, or service eligibility. So even if you successfully download the app, some features may still depend on the app itself.

Also, when the app needs an update later, you may need to sign in with the same regional Apple ID again.

That’s normal.

My final thoughts

If you’re trying to download iPhone apps that don’t appear in your local App Store, using a region-specific Apple ID can absolutely help. But the important part is using it in a careful way.

For me, the safest approach is not changing my whole phone setup, but only switching the App Store account when necessary, downloading the app, and then switching back.

That keeps things simple and avoids a lot of unnecessary confusion.

If you’re still trying to understand how different Apple ID regions work, or what kind of account is more suitable for downloading overseas apps, id60.cn is a useful place to start reading.

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Simple Steps to Boost Your iPhone’s Battery Life

Smartphones have become an essential part of daily life, and for many people, the iPhone is their go-to device for communication, work, ente

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How to Close All Tabs in Safari?

How to Close All Tabs in Safari Keeping multiple tabs open in Safari can be useful, but too many can slow down your browser and make it harder to find what you need. If you’re looking to declutter your browsing experience, here’s how to close all tabs in Safari quickly and efficiently on different devices. How to Close All Tabs in Safari on iPhone or iPad If you’re using Safari on an iPhone or…

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7 Genius iOS Tips, Tricks & Hacks to Become an iPhone Ninja

Don’t miss out on these game-changing iPhone tips and tricks that will make you wonder how you ever lived without them. Let’s discover the unknown iOS hacks.

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Everything You Need to Know About iOS 15 (Keep Updating)

Everything You Need to Know About iOS 15 (Keep Updating)

A new software update is often introduced by Apple every year, and 2021 is not going to be different. In 2021, we are expecting the iOS 15 updates with several amazing features that are potentially bound to make it the best OS ever. In this post, our focus is to introduce this new OS and also describe iOS 15 features. Apple iOS 15 Release Date: When Will iOS 15 Launch Firstly, you should note…

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Top Five Ways to Fix iPad Shows Battery with Red Line

Does your iPad show battery with red line? You can’ t know how to fix it? Some users have reported that they tried to charge iPad overnight, but nothing happened. To this end, users feel more worried and confused. Here, we want to tell users that there is always a way out. In this tutorial, we will guide you to get out of this trouble.

Fix 1: Recharge Your iPad

• Make sure you are using an original Apple charger;

• Connect your device to the end of the USB cable charger and then plug the charger into the wall or a USB port on your computer. Wait for at least one hour to have enough battery level;

• Next, if completing charging, check if your iPad can reboot.If you discover that iPad shows battery with red line but not charging, you can try the second fix.

Fix 2: Force Restart Your iPad

According to some reliable information online, applying force restart can be an effective way to fix most common iPad issues. To force restart, different ways are needed based on different models of iPad.

For iPad with Home button: simultaneously press the Power and Home buttons for several seconds until the device shutdowns and restart itself. When the Apple logo appears, you can release the buttons.

For iPad without Home button: press and quickly release the Volume Up button, and then press and quickly release the Volume Down. Next, press the Power button before your iPad reboots.

Fix 3: Restore iPad via iOS System Recovery Software (No Data Loss)

When your iPad is stuck on showing battery with red line, it is feasible for you to resort to a third-party iOS System Recovery tool. This kind of software can turn your iPad to normal status. You do not need to doubt its security, as it will ensure 100% security and can avoid any data loss.

Among varied iOS system recovery software, here we want to recommend TunesKit iOS System Recovery. TunesKit, tested by the market, has now grown into powerful desktop software. The secret of its popularity lies in its higher success rate and faster processing speed. Most users are satisfied with its functions and features. To fix your iPad shows battery with red line, TunesKit will deal with this issue with simple steps. It aims to provide a one-stop solution that can fix more than 30 iSO system issues of iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and Apple TV. Amazingly, if your iPad is also stuck on Apple logo, black screen, recovery mode, etc, it can give you help.

Step 1: First, open TunesKit on your computer. Then, connect one end of the USB cord to your iPad and the other end to the computer. Wait for several seconds to let TunesKit identify your device. If successfully connected, click the blue button Start.

Step 2: Now, a new interface will occur for you to choose a mode. Here, we recommend you to select Standard Mode, as this will not cause any data loss. Then, click Next.

Step 3: Lastly, you need to download the firmware package. If the device mode is correct, click Download. If not correct, you can change the mode manually, and then click Download. Wait for a while, and click Repair when the firmware is downloaded. After repairing, you can see your iPad will not show battery with red line.

Fix 4: Restore iPad via iTunes (Data Loss)

To fix iPad shows battery with red line, you can also try to restore the device with iTunes. But this method will erase your data, so you need to back up your iPad before trying this. As for how to use iTunes, just do this:

• Launch the latest version of iTunes on your computer and use a USB cord to connect your iPad to the computer;

• Make sure your iPad is chosen from the left menu in iTunes;

• Click the Restore button in the center of the iTunes Summary tab;

• iTunes will ask if you are ready to restore the iPad. If you decide, click Restore.

Fix 5: Contact Apple Help Center

If all of the above-mentioned methods fail to work well, this may convey such a message: your device hardware suffers from failure. That is to say, your battery may be broken and needed to change to a new one. In this case, you’ d better contact Apple Help Center to repair your battery of iPad.

Final Thoughts

All the above-mentioned methods can be effective, so feel free to try them one by one.

The original source comes from: https://www.tuneskit.com/ios-repair/fix-ipad-shows-battery-with-red-line.html