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iPhone XS and iPhone XR cheat sheets

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  • iPhone XS/iPhone XR button layout

    iPhone XS/iPhone XR button layout

    Published: December 11, 2018 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • How to reboot the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    How to reboot the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    1 - Press and quickly release the Volume up button.

    2 - Press and quickly release the Volume down button.

    3 - Long press the Side button.

    Published: December 11, 2018 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • How to take a screenshot on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    How to take a screenshot on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    Quickly press and release the Volume up and Side buttons.

    Published: December 11, 2018 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • How to activate Siri on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    How to activate Siri on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    Long press the Side button.

    Published: December 11, 2018 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • How to activate Apple Pay on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    How to activate Apple Pay on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    Double-tap the Side button.

    Published: December 11, 2018 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • How to disable Face ID on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    How to disable Face ID on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    When on the lock screen, tap the Side button, then click Volume up (or Volume down).

    Published: December 11, 2018 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • How to wake up the display on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    How to wake up the display on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    Press the Side button.

    Published: December 11, 2018 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • How to activate Emergency SOS on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    How to activate Emergency SOS on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    Tap on the Side button five times in quick sucession.

    Published: December 11, 2018 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • How to open notifications on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    How to open notifications on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    Swipe down from this spot.

    Published: December 11, 2018 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • How to open Control Center on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    How to open Control Center on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    Swipe down from this spot.

    Published: December 11, 2018 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • How to switch to another open app on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    How to switch to another open app on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    1 - Swipe up from this spot.

    2 - Scroll to find the app you want to switch to.

    3 - Tap on the app.

    Published: December 11, 2018 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • How to close an open app on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    How to close an open app on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    1- Swipe up from this spot.

    2 - Scroll to the app you want to close.

    3 - Swipe up on the app to force close it.

    Published: December 11, 2018 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • How to get to the home screen on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    How to get to the home screen on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    When in an app, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

    Published: December 11, 2018 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • How to switch between open apps quickly on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    How to switch between open apps quickly on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

    Slide your finger to the left or right on the bar at the bottom of the display.

    Published: December 11, 2018 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

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Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes for Hardware 2.0 | December 11, 2018 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST) | Topic: iPhone

  • iPhone XS/iPhone XR button layout
  • How to reboot the iPhone XS/iPhone XR
  • How to take a screenshot on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR
  • How to activate Siri on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR
  • How to activate Apple Pay on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR
  • How to disable Face ID on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR
  • How to wake up the display on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR
  • How to activate Emergency SOS on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR
  • How to open notifications on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR
  • How to open Control Center on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR
  • How to switch to another open app on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR
  • How to close an open app on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR
  • How to get to the home screen on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR
  • How to switch between open apps quickly on the iPhone XS/iPhone XR

Get to know your iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, or iPhone XR better using these handy cheat sheets. Discover secret button combination, shortcuts, and gestures to make using your iPhone even easier.

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iPhone XS/iPhone XR button layout

Published: December 11, 2018 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

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