How to fix 13 ANNOYING iPhone issues
Brief Summary (3 sentences):
This video presents practical solutions to 13 of the most common and frustrating iPhone issues faced by users, ranging from unwanted formatting when pasting text to notification badge glitches and CarPlay problems. Each section provides a step-by-step walkthrough, offering viewer-friendly tips and settings adjustments to make your iPhone experience smoother. Whether you're a longtime iPhone user or new to iOS, you'll find handy tricks and lesser-known fixes that can save you time and frustration. 📱✨
1. Introduction: Why This Video Exists
The host starts by expressing a deep appreciation for the iPhone, saying:
"I really like the iPhone. It would be difficult to do this job for as long as I have if I didn't."
But as a tech creator, they hear from users all the time about the iPhone's little quirks and annoyances. So, this video aims to tackle the most common complaints and, more importantly, show you quick fixes for each one. "Let's get into it!"
2. Pasting Text Without Formatting
Copying and pasting text—whether it's from Safari, an email, or an app like ChatGPT—often results in messy formatting when pasted elsewhere, like an email reply. The text retains styles, links, and weird indents that clutter your message.
Fix:
After copying your text, long-press in the email body and select Paste and Match Style. If you don't immediately see it, tap the arrow in the pop-up menu to reveal more options. This trick ensures your pasted text matches the email's default formatting.
"Choose Paste and Match Style, and your content will be pasted in the format of your email."
3. Fixing a Sideways (Horizontal) Video
Have you started recording a video in portrait but realized you wanted landscape, only flipping your phone mid-way without stopping recording? Now your footage is half vertical, half horizontal, and looks odd.
How to Fix:
- Tap Edit on the video.
- Find the arrow drag bar near the play button, long press until it turns yellow, then drag up to the moment you flipped the phone.
- Trim off the unneeded part and tap Done → Save Video.
- Still sideways? Go back into Edit, tap the Crop icon, then the Rotate button (square with an arrow) at top left to flip orientation. Hit Done.
"Your video will now be saved in the proper orientation, with the unwanted portrait section removed."
4. Disruptive Incoming Call Alerts
Some people hate how incoming calls disrupt what they're doing, appearing either as a small banner or a full-screen alert.
- Banner Alert: Lets you carry on without interruption; a swipeable call notification drops from the top.
- Full Screen: Takes over the entire phone, forcing immediate action.
"Most people tend to prefer the banner version, but whichever one you like best, here's how to choose it."
How to Customize:
- Go to Settings → Apps → Phone → Incoming Calls and pick Banner or Full Screen.
- You can also adjust Announce Calls settings, making your phone read caller names out loud only always, only with headphones and car, only with headphones, or never.
5. Camera Control Button (iPhone 16/17 Series)
If you've got the newer iPhone models with the Camera Control button in the bottom right, you might have accidentally launched the camera just by holding your phone.
How to Avoid Accidental Presses:
- Settings → Camera → Camera Control: Switch from Single Click to Double Click.
- Enable Require Screen On, so the camera only launches if your phone is awake.
"Camera Control will now only activate when you double-click the button, not when you press it once."
6. Safari Address Bar & Tabs Layout (iOS 26)
If you dislike the new Compact Tab View in Safari, you don't have to put up with it!
- Settings → Apps → Safari → Tabs section:
- Top: Address bar on top, controls at the bottom.
- Bottom: "Double address bar" layout.
Try both, see what suits you best.
7. Quickly Accepting Multiple Calendar Changes
If your Calendar Inbox has a pile of event change notifications, tapping OK on each is tedious.
The Shortcut:
- Long-press any OK button in Calendar Inbox; the OK All option appears.
- Approve them all with one tap!
"Tap on that, and it'll do exactly what it says — it'll press OK for every item currently in your Calendar Inbox."
8. Accidental "Shake to Undo"
The iPhone lets you shake the device to undo typing, but this can be annoying if it pops up while commuting or just moving the phone.
To Disable:
- Settings → Accessibility → Touch → Toggle off Shake to Undo.
But don't worry—undo is still possible!
- Use three fingers and tap anywhere on the screen for Undo, Redo, Cut, Copy, Paste options.
"You can use three fingers and tap anywhere on the screen... tap the Undo button in the top left as many times as you need."
9. Persistent Badge Notifications
Those red notification dots on app icons sometimes won't clear, no matter what. Common with the Phone app and others.
What You Can Do:
- Settings → Notifications → tap the app → Badges → turn off Badges.
- Note: You can't turn off the badge for the Settings app.
"For whatever reason, there are times when, no matter what you do inside the app, that badge just won't go away."
10. Ringer and Media Volume Mix-Up
Pressing the volume buttons sometimes changes the ringer (notification) volume when you meant to adjust media (music, video) volume, or vice versa.
How to Prevent This:
- Settings → Sounds & Haptics → turn off Change with Buttons.
- Now, volume buttons control media only; ringer volume must be changed manually in settings.
"With this disabled, the volume buttons will only adjust the volume of the media you're listening to."
11. CarPlay Connection Issues
If wireless CarPlay doesn't automatically activate, many start tweaking car settings, but it's usually fixable from your iPhone.
The Fast Fix:
- Ensure you're safely parked.
- Settings → Bluetooth → under My Devices, tap your car's CarPlay device (e.g., "Audi MMI") to connect.
"Within a few seconds it should change to Connected. A moment later, CarPlay will appear on your car's dashboard and you'll be good to go."
12. Macro Mode Camera Annoyances
Macro mode (for close-up photos) automatically switches on when you get near an object, but this can be overzealous and distracting.
Take Control:
- Settings → Camera → Macro Control → toggle ON.
- Now, macro mode shows as a flower icon when appropriate—tap it to activate manually.
"Tap that icon whenever you want to enable macro mode manually."
13. Screenshot Workflow in iOS 26
Taking screenshots in iOS 26 now jumps right into editing mode instead of showing a small thumbnail like iOS 18 did. If you prefer the old way:
How to Change:
- Settings → General → Screen Capture → disable Full Screen Previews.
Also, under CarPlay Screenshot, turn it off if you don't want to capture what's on your car's screen.
"Your iPhone will bring back the old screenshot workflow from iOS 18, where you see the small thumbnail preview before deciding what to do with it."
14. Passwords Autofill Glitch in Safari
Sometimes, Safari doesn't automatically recognize login fields, making it tedious to copy-paste usernames and passwords from the Passwords app.
The Quick Method:
- Long-press in the username/email/password field and tap Autofill → Passwords.
- Choose the correct login from your password list.
"It's a much quicker way to fill in your login details than jumping back and forth between Safari and the Passwords app."
15. Conclusion
These 13 annoyances may seem small but can make a big difference in how smoothly your iPhone fits into your daily life. With these easy fixes, you can enjoy your iPhone more and stress less.
"So there you go — some of the most common iPhone complaints, along with fixes for each one. Did I cover a problem you've had? Drop me a comment and let me know."
Don't forget to like, subscribe, and check out the resources mentioned for more pro iPhone tips. See you in the next video! 🚀📱
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