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See Blocked Messages on iPhone

May 25, 2022 by feecalculator_x6rbod

See Blocked Messages on iPhone.

When you block someone on your iPhone, they can’t contact you via phone, messages, or FaceTime, and iOS won’t send notifications. You also cannot view new messages from blocked contacts. But silence instead of blocking, and you can still see new messages whenever you want.

The workaround was to set your iPhone to disable phone numbers instead of blocking them. Muting a contact is like a “soft or partial” lock. You won’t receive notifications when muted contacts send you messages. The messages won’t even show up in your iPhone’s inbox, but you can view them at any time. We’ll show you how to view new messages (iMessage, SMS, and MMS) from muted contacts on your iPhone.

Note. The methods in this article only allow you to view iPhone messages (iMessages and text messages) and not messages from third-party apps like WhatsApp.

iOS, Messages, and Blocked Contacts

As mentioned earlier, blocked contacts and blocked numbers cannot leave you messages – SMS, MMS or iMessage. When someone texts you, their service provider charges them, but the messages don’t get to your iPhone. Similarly, messages are not stored anywhere on your iPhone. Therefore, you cannot view new messages from blocked contacts.

Android handles blocked messages and conversations relatively better than iOS. For example, when you block someone on some Android phones, new messages from the blocked contact are stored in a special “Spam & Blocked” folder. iOS does not save old or new messages from blocked contacts in any specific folder.

On iPhone and iPad, you can only view old conversations and messages from a blocked contact in the Messages app. iOS permanently blocks new messages from blocked contacts, making it impossible to view them. See our explainer on what happens when you block a number on iPhone for more information.

Our Workaround: Silence Unwanted Calls & Texts

However, there is a workaround to view blocked messages. The idea is to mute calls and text messages from a contact rather than block them. Here is a summary of the process:

Unblock a contact so your iPhone can receive new messages from that person.Delete a contact from your iPhone so that the phone number becomes an “Unknown Contact”.Set up your iPhone/iPad to block messages from unknown contacts. This causes iOS to disable text notifications from a person. Your iPhone also saves blocked messages in a separate folder on your device.Also set your device to block calls from unknown callers.

This method blocks communication with the contact, but makes new messages (from the person) available. Let’s figure it out.

Unblock the Contact on iPhone

There are several ways to unblock contacts on iOS devices – through the Settings menu, FaceTime apps, Phone, and Contacts. For more information, see our guide to unblocking contacts on iPhone and Android.

Follow these steps to unblock a user in the iOS settings menu.

Open the Settings app, select Phone and tap Blocked Contacts.Swipe left on the number you want to unblock and tap Unblock.

Alternatively, tap Edit in the top right corner and tap the red minus icon next to the contact you want to unblock. Click “Unblock” to remove the number/contact from the blocked list.

Click Done to save your changes.

If your iPhone is running iOS 13 or earlier, go to Settings > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification. Swipe left on the number you want to remove from the blocked list and tap Unblock.

The next step is to set your iPhone to turn off message notifications and hide messages from an unblocked contact

Filter Messages by Unknown Senders

iOS has a “Filter Unknown Senders” feature that turns off message notifications from people who aren’t in your contact list. In addition, it saves messages from unsaved contacts to a hidden folder in the Messages app.

Here’s how to enable the “Filter Unknown Messages” feature on your iPhone:

Open Settings and select Messages.Scroll to Message Filtering and turn on Filter Unknown Senders.

After that, open the Messages app and tap Filters in the top left corner. Open the Unknown Senders folder to view messages from phone numbers not saved in Contacts.

Silence Unknown Callers

Equally important is setting your iPhone to block calls from unknown callers; this is the second stage of the process. Enabling the Disable Unknown Callers feature prevents unsaved contacts from contacting you via text messages or phone calls. This feature will mute calls from unknown callers (your iPhone won’t ring) and send them to your voicemail.

Go to Settings > Phone > Mute unknown callers and turn on Mute unknown callers.

Delete the Contact and Disable Siri Suggestion

The last step is to remove the person’s contact from your iPhone. They will no longer be able to call or send messages because their number is not saved on your device. However, note that a person can still contact you if their contact or phone number is in your iPhone’s call history or Siri suggestions.

Before deleting a contact, remove all occurrences of the contact from iPhone Recent Calls.

Open the Phone app and scroll through the Recent tab to see if a contact is in your call history. If you find any occurrence of a contact, click Edit in the top right corner and tap the red minus icon next to the contact.Select Delete to remove the contact from the list.

Then go to the Contacts tab and click on the contact you want to delete.Click on Edit in the top right corner, scroll down the contact details page and select Delete Contact.Click on Delete “. Please contact us for confirmation to continue.

One more thing you need to do is turn off the Siri suggestion for the Phone and Contacts apps.

Go to Settings > Siri & Search and select Phone from the list of apps at the bottom of the page.

Disable display when calling in the “Offers” section.

Return to the Siri & Search page and turn off the Siri suggestion for the Contacts app.

Select Contacts and turn off Show Contact Suggestions.

Block Them, View Their Messages

Your iPhone will block calls and messages from unwanted or unknown callers and senders if you follow these steps correctly. But most importantly, you will be able to view blocked messages in the Unknown Senders folder of the Messages app. This is a lengthy workaround, but it’s the best way to view messages from people you’ve blocked from contacting you.

However, one of the main disadvantages is that you will miss calls from all unsaved or unknown contacts. Therefore, we recommend that you save important contacts on your iPhone so that you do not miss important phone calls or messages.

See Blocked Messages on iPhone

Restore your Contacts on iPhone

May 25, 2022 by feecalculator_x6rbod

Restore your Contacts on iPhone.

Backing up contacts on your iPhone gives you the option to restore them if you accidentally delete them. Backing up your contact details will also help if you ever lose your iPhone or need to reinstall iOS.

You have three ways to backup and restore contacts on your iPhone. The first and second methods are based on native tools using iCloud and iTunes, while the third method is based on third-party contact backup tools.

Sync and Restore iPhone Contacts via iCloud

The most convenient way to back up contacts on your iPhone is to upload the data to iCloud. This not only syncs your contact details between Apple devices, but you can also retrieve any missing contacts by restoring them from previous archives.

Sync iPhone Contacts to iCloud

You must enable iCloud Contacts to sync your iPhone contact information with Apple servers.

1. Open the Settings app on iPhone.

2. Tap your Apple ID.

3. Tap iCloud.

4. Turn on the switch next to Contacts. If the option is already active, you don’t need to do anything.

5. Click “Merge” to merge contacts on iPhone with any contact data in iCloud.

Recover Deleted Contacts via iCloud.com

Whether you’re reinstalling macOS or setting up a new iPhone from scratch, simply repeat the steps above to redownload your synced contacts to your iOS device. However, if you delete any contacts and want to get them back, you can restore your recent archive of your contact information by submitting a restore request via iCloud.com.

1. Open Safari, Chrome, or another desktop-class web browser on your iPad, Mac, or PC.

2. Visit iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID credentials.

3. Select your name in the upper right corner of the screen and select the “Account Settings” option from the drop-down menu.

4. Scroll down the screen and select Restore Contacts.

Note. You won’t be able to access iCloud.com data recovery options if you’re using a mobile browser on an iOS or Android device.

5. On the Restore Contacts tab, select your contacts archive (use timestamps for reference) and click Restore.

6. Select Restore to confirm.

iCloud will start data recovery on your iPhone. It will also archive a snapshot of your current contacts so you can restore it if you change your mind later.

Sync and Restore Contacts From Mac or PC

If you don’t use an Apple ID or iCloud account, you can sync your contact list with the Contacts app on your Mac or PC. You can then restore contacts to your iPhone if you ever lose them. Catch? You should sync your contacts regularly in order to have an up-to-date copy of your contact information on your computer.

Note. If you’re using a PC, please install iTunes before you start.

Sync iPhone Contacts to Mac or PC

1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac or PC using a USB cable.

2. Unlock iPhone and click “Trust”.

3. Open Finder (Mac) or iTunes (PC).

4. Select your iPhone in the Finder sidebar or in the top left corner of the iTunes window.

5. Click the Information tab.

6. Check the “Sync Contacts to [Your Name] iPhone” checkbox. Then check the radio button next to all groups or select groups (select the groups you want to sync if you chose the last option).

7. Select Synchronize.

8. Wait for Finder/iTunes to finish syncing contacts.

Replacing Lost Contact Information on iPhone

If you want to recover your lost iPhone contacts, just repeat the steps above but scroll down to the “Advanced: Replace information about this device” section in step 6.

Then check the “Replace Contacts” box and select “Synchronize”. This replaces the contacts on your iOS device with the contacts on your computer.

Backup and Restore Contacts Using Third-Party App

Apart from these two methods, you can also use third-party backup tools to archive and restore contacts on iPhone. A quick search in the App Store will turn up a few apps that provide these features, but here are a few suggestions you can try.

Easy Backup

Easy Backup is a completely free download that allows you to create a complete copy of your contacts. Just open Easy Backup and select Tap to Backup to start backing up. Then select “Done” or click “Send via Email” or “Export Backup” if you want to share a copy of the contacts as a VCF (vCard) backup file. This way you can make multiple backups of your contact details.

When it’s time to restore your contacts, tap “My Backup History”. Then select a previous backup and select “Restore Contacts” to restore individual or all contacts.

Backing up contacts

Contacts Backup is a great app that allows you to backup all or selected contacts on your iPhone. Open your contacts backup and click “Back Up”. Then choose between “All Contacts” and “Select Contacts” to create a backup.

To restore contacts, go to the Archive tab and select a previous backup. Then select “Open Backup” and click “Contacts” to import the contacts to the Contacts app on iPhone.

Contacts Backup can also automatically back up iPhone contacts, but requires a subscription ($2.99 per month) to the PRO version of the app.

Back In Contact

Activating iCloud contacts is the most convenient way to protect your contacts. However, syncing your contacts to a Mac or PC and using a third-party app to manually create backups are viable alternatives. Choose the method from this guide that suits you best.

You may also want to consider creating a full iCloud or iTunes backup of your iPhone so that you have the ability to restore everything (call history, SMS text messages, etc.) should the need arise.

Restore your Contacts on iPhone

How to animate on procreate 2022

May 25, 2022 by feecalculator_x6rbod

How to animate on procreate 2022.

For iPad artists, the Procreate art software is one of the most powerful apps available. There are thousands of brushes to choose from, endless color combinations, and a wide array of tools they can use.

One feature of Procreate that sets it apart from many other art applications is its animation capabilities. You can easily create short animations in Procreate and export them to various formats. This can be useful for animating large projects in sections, storyboards, YouTube intros, or just making a simple animated GIF.

Procreate has made this feature user-friendly so you don’t have to worry if you’re new. Let’s learn how to make your first Procreate animation.

How to Animate on Procreate

After opening Procreate, you first need to create a new canvas. Follow the instructions below to start your animation project.

Click on the plus icon in the upper right corner.

Select the desired canvas size. Keep in mind that if you choose to export your animation, it will remain the same size.

Your new blank canvas will open.

If you’ve used Procreate before, you’re probably familiar with the tools here. If not, check out our article on the basics of using Procreate. Now we can start animation.

Click on the wrench icon in the top left corner to open the Actions menu.

Click on the canvas.

Enable assist animation.

Animation Helper Interface

Once you turn on the Animation Assist feature, you will see a new panel at the bottom of the screen. This is what you should focus on the most during animation. There are several different parts of this panel that you need to understand.

Settings: The Settings button allows you to change various animation and frame settings, such as animation looping or playing in one frame, frames per second, and onion skin.

If you’re unfamiliar with animation terminology, onion peel lets you see all the other frames you’ve already drawn. Useful to keep your animation smooth. Here you can change the number of onion peel frames and the transparency of the onion peel.

Add Frame: This button on the animation panel adds the next frame to the timeline just below. Timeline. The timeline shows all your frames and what you have drawn on them. You can click on a frame to view it, or click and hold to move it to a different location on the timeline. If you tap on a frame you’re viewing, you can change how long the frame is held, duplicate it, or delete it. Play. The Play button will play your animation.

Drawing Your Animation in Procreate

Now the most interesting. To start the animation, you just need to draw! In this tutorial, we’ll make a simple animation to show you how animation works in Procreate.

First select the Procreate brushes and then paint the object in its original position on the first frame.

When you’re done, click “Add Frame” to begin drawing the movement of your object. By default, the onion peel will be enabled, so you will also see the last frame drawn.

When you draw the object at the next position, click Add Frame again to continue the animation. Repeat this until you finish the animation.

You can click “Play” at any time to play the animation. It will be automatically saved as you draw, so you can exit the project at any time.

How to Export Your Animation

Now that you’ve finished your animation, you can export it to multiple formats. The format you want to export depends on where you will be using the animation. Follow the steps below to export a project.

Click on the wrench in the upper left.

Click “Share”.

Under Shared Layers, you’ll see options to export as an animated file, such as animated PNG or HEVC. If you want to upload your animation to social networks or other websites, Animated MP4 is the best option here as this format is supported almost everywhere.

Choose to export at full resolution or Web Ready. Web Ready will make the file smaller, making it easier to download. However, the maximum resolution will retain more detail.

You can also change the frames per second using the slider.

When you’re ready, click Export. You can then choose where to send or save the video. You can also click “Save Video” to save it directly to your camera roll.

Now you can share your animation anywhere. As you can see, Procreate is a powerful tool for both art and animation.

Tips for Animating With Procreate

The steps above cover the basics, but you’ll need to learn more about using Procreate’s features to create really good animations. Below are a few tips to keep in mind when creating animation.

Duplicate frames

You will notice that your lines will look wobbly in the final animation if you start each frame from scratch. If you have some parts of your sequence that will be static, frame duplication will cut a lot of work and prevent jitter. And if you need to erase and redraw moving animation objects, you can use layer groups, which brings us to our next tip.

Use Layer Groups

When you add a new frame in Procreate, it will appear in the Layers panel. If you need multiple layers in one frame, you can use layer groups.

First, open the Layers panel and click the plus icon to add a new layer. Then drag it over the existing frame to create a layer group.

You can then work on the layers in that group as you normally would in Procreate. This is great for animation because you don’t have to worry about erasing the parts of the animation that will stay static when you draw moving parts.

Choose the right FPS

Choosing a good speed for your frames is critical to getting smoother animations. This will depend on the number of frames and the level of detail of your animation. Experiment with several speeds until you find one that looks smooth.

Ideally, you want each frame to smoothly flow into the next, but you also don’t want it to go too fast for your viewer to understand what’s going on.

Know the layer cap

Procreate is powerful, but there is a limit on the number of frames in one animation. This limitation is related to how much your device can handle and the canvas size you are using.

As a rule, frames end at around 100-120. If you want to create longer animations, you can create several animation projects in the program and export them to a video editor to put them together.

Create Your Next Animation With Procreate

With the Procreate app, you can also create beautiful digital images and animate them. Thanks to the program’s intuitive design, animation becomes easy. So, whether you’re new to Procreate or a seasoned pro, you can create amazing animated objects quickly and easily.

How to animate on procreate 2022

Apple TV Vs Amazon Fire Stick: how Is Better for Streaming?

May 25, 2022 by feecalculator_x6rbod

Apple TV Vs Amazon Fire Stick: how Is Better for Streaming?.

The battle of streaming services continues, and no one can decide which is better – Apple TV 4K or Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K. Both can turn a regular TV into a smart TV, and both give some control over the smart home. However, the best device for streaming depends on a few features.

Read : How to Watch Apple TV on Roku

Both the Apple TV 4K and Amazon Fire Stick can stream some of your favorite content, but the right choice for you depends on the ecosystem you’re most involved in and your personal preferences.

Price And Affordability

The Apple TV 4K starts at $179 for the 32GB model or $199 for the 64GB model. If you want the 32GB Apple TV HD option, you’re looking for $150. A more affordable option is to look for a previous-generation Apple TV at a used retailer.

The Amazon Fire Stick costs $50 for the 4K version or $40 for the HD version.

Right off the bat, the Amazon Fire Stick is a much more affordable option, but it also lacks features and functionality not found in the Apple TV 4K. If you’re looking for a better equivalent, the Amazon Fire TV Cube is a more powerful streaming device with a lot more options, but it costs $120 – still more affordable than the Apple TV 4K.

Winner: Amazon Fire Stick

Features

The true point of comparison between these two devices lies in the features. While the Apple TV is the more expensive option, there’s a reason for it other than the Apple logo.

Apple TV

Apple TV supports HDR 10 and Dolby Vision. In terms of audio, it supports Dolby 5.1, 7.1, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio. Apple TV 4K is the box that sits next to your display; although it is small in shape, you will need a place to put it. It does not connect to an HDMI port like other streaming devices.

Apple TV 4K comes with a touch-sensitive Siri Remote that gives you precise on-screen cursor control. You can also use your voice to request exclusive content only available on Apple TV, such as Apple Fitness+ or Apple Arcade.

If you’re investing heavily in the Apple ecosystem, Apple TV is a great choice. You can use your iPhone as a remote for Apple TV. There is an app for Android phones, but it’s developed by a third party and didn’t get good reviews. The only official support comes from Apple. One of the main advantages of the Apple TV is the Ethernet port for more consistent quality.

Amazon Fire Stick

Amazon Fire Stick 4K supports HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. It also supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby 7.1 Surround, HDMI audio pass-through, and 2-channel stereo. The Fire Stick 4K plugs into an HDMI port on your TV, but comes with an HDMI cable extension that you can use to improve the signal. It can also be powered by the TV or plugged into an outlet for added performance.

The Alexa-enabled voice remote allows you to search for content with your voice only, and also contains four shortcut buttons: Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. While the Fire Stick 4K is designed with Prime Video in mind, it’s great for streaming other types of content.

If you have other Alexa devices at home, the Fire Stick is a great addition. You can control it through the Alexa app on your phone, or through any Echo device. The Fire Stick’s slim profile makes it ideal for people who don’t have much space next to their TV, such as if it’s mounted high on the wall.

Winner Features: Apple TV

Streaming Services

Both the Amazon Fire Stick and Apple TV offer the most streaming services you could ask for. Both platforms can stream Spotify, Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming apps.

The Fire Stick didn’t support HBO Max for a long time, but now it does. The biggest difference between the two is that the Apple TV supports both AirPlay and streaming from iTunes, which the Fire Stick doesn’t.

According to app research firm 42matters, the Apple TV App Store has a total of 17,122 apps, while Fire TV has a total of 14,798 apps.

In addition to video streaming, there are plenty of music streaming services on both platforms, such as Apple Music.

Winner stream: Apple TV

Gaming

Of course, both of these devices are more for home theater and TV show streaming than gaming, but there is a certain segment of the population that streams games to their devices.

Apple TV has access to Apple Arcade, a curated list of the best iOS games. These games go far beyond typical mobile games and include real hours of role-playing and other entertainment.

You can stream Amazon Luna through Fire TV. The streaming service is similar to Google Stadia, and the list of games available to Amazon Prime subscribers each month changes. Performance may not be ideal depending on your Wi-Fi, but Luna is full of console games that you can play without a PC or console.

Winner Gaming: Draw

Smart Home Performance

The TV remotes on both platforms offer something that neither the Chromecast nor the Roku streaming joystick or their other competitors can offer: smart device control.

You can use HomePods to control your Apple TV and other Apple devices. HomeKit has a limited number of compatible devices compared to Alexa, but the benefit of the Apple ecosystem is that you have remote control through your iPad and other devices as the Apple TV acts as a HomeKit hub.

Alexa is one of the most popular smart home platforms on the web, and any Fire TV device gives you complete control over your smart home. You can use the remote control to give Alexa voice commands, turn the lights on or off, change the volume on the Fire TV, and more.

Winner: Fire TV

Overall Winner: Apple TV

After all, Apple TV is the best streamer for most people. While the Apple TV is more expensive, it’s full of features that the Fire TV just can’t handle. For example, you can even connect your headphones to your Apple TV via Bluetooth. You can’t do this with Fire TV.

Apple TV Vs Amazon Fire Stick: how Is Better for Streaming?

How to Get OneDrive to Stop Emailing Memories

May 25, 2022 by feecalculator_x6rbod

How to Get OneDrive to Stop Emailing Memories.

If you use OneDrive to back up your photo library, it regularly emails you memories – images and videos taken on the same day in previous years. Here’s how to turn them off on Windows, Android, iPhone, and iPad.

While these memories sound like a good idea, they can clutter up your inbox, distract attention, and even trigger bad memories. In addition to emails, you will also receive notifications on your desktop and mobile devices. If you don’t want to receive emails and “This Day” notifications from OneDrive, it’s easy enough to turn them off.

Disable OneDrive’s “On This Day” Emails

Instead of completely unsubscribing from OneDrive emails and potentially missing out on important account-related messages, you can specifically instruct Microsoft’s file sharing service to stop sending you “On This Day” messages. To do this, you need to access the OneDrive web app at OneDrive.com.

1. Visit OneDrive.com and sign in with your Microsoft account.

2. Click the gear-shaped settings icon in the upper right corner of the browser tab and select Options.

3. Select Notifications from the sidebar.

4. Uncheck the box next to Memories available on this day.

5. Select Save.

Note. If you try to sign in to OneDrive.com on your mobile device, it might automatically launch the OneDrive app instead (if you have it installed). Try logging in after switching your browser to desktop mode to prevent this.

Disable OneDrive’s “On This Day” Notifications on PC

PCs typically receive “This Day” notifications from the OneDrive app that comes preinstalled with Windows 11 and 10. If you want to turn them off, you must turn off a specific setting in your OneDrive settings. If this does not help, you need to change the corresponding registry key using the registry editor.

Turn off “On This Day” notifications in OneDrive settings

1. Select the OneDrive icon on the taskbar (to the right of the taskbar).

2. Select the gear icon for help and settings. Then select Settings.

3. Click the “Settings” tab.

4. Uncheck “When OneDrive offers a new collection of my photos and videos”.

5. Click OK.

Note. In older versions of OneDrive, you may see an option that says When Memories are Available On This Day instead. Clear the checkbox to disable “This Day” notifications.

Disable “This Day” notifications via the system registry

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run window.

2. Type regedit and click OK.

3. Copy and paste (or type) the following path into the address bar at the top of the registry editor window and press Enter:

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftOneDriveAccountsPersonal

4. Select a personal folder in the sidebar. Then double-click the OnThisDayPhotoNotificationDisabled registry entry on the right side of the window.

5. Enter the hexadecimal value 1 and click OK.

6. Close the registry editor window and restart your computer.

Note. If the registry entry in step 4 is missing, right-click Personal and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name it OnThisDayPhotoNotificationDisabled and save it with a hex value of 1.

Disable OneDrive’s “On This Day” Notifications on Mobile

On This Day notifications can also appear on iOS and Android smartphones, but you can turn them off without turning off all OneDrive notifications like you would on a PC. Just note that the process is slightly different on the iOS and Android versions of the OneDrive app.

Turn off “On This Day” notifications on iOS

1. Open OneDrive and tap your profile picture in the top left corner of the screen.

2. Click “Settings”.

3. Click Notifications.

4. Turn off the switches next to OneDrive creating a photo album for me and I have memories of that day.

5. Close the OneDrive settings screen.

Turn off On This Day notifications on Android

1. Open the OneDrive app and go to the Me tab.

2. Click “Settings”.

3. Click “Personal”

4. Turn off the switches next to I have memories of this day and OneDrive will create a photo album for me.

5. Close the OneDrive settings screen.

Block Out Your Memories

OneDrive “On This Day” emails can be quickly and easily disabled. However, be sure to do so by also blocking “On This Day” notifications. If you start missing your daily portion of OneDrive Memories, you can turn them back on just as quickly.