To clean up an iPhone or iPad and free up storage space, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings.
- Click on General.
- Select Storage.
- Wait for the device to calculate the free space and space occupied by apps, archives, and systems.
To clean an iPad, follow these guidelines:
- Use a soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid towels, paper towels, abrasive cloths, or similar materials.
- Do not scrub the surfaces too hard to prevent damage to the product.
- Make sure to disconnect any cables, power sources, and external devices before starting the cleaning process.
To free up storage space, follow these steps:
- Access drive.google.com from your computer.
- Click on Settings and then Settings again.
- On the left-hand side, click on Manage applications.
- If you find hidden data, the size can be found in the app description.
- Click on Options and select Delete hidden application data to remove the data.
To clean iOS system data, follow these steps:
- Tap on General in the iPhone settings.
- Choose Erase all content and settings.
- Connect your iPhone to a computer with the latest version of iTunes.
- Find the icon of your iPhone device, click on Summary, and choose Restore iPhone.
The following types of system data are present on an iPad:
- System files and iOS updates
- User settings
- Application cache files
- Operating system
To improve the performance of an old iPad, try the following:
- Restart the device.
- Turn off animations.
- Free up memory space.
- Disable background app updates.
To speed up the startup of an iPad 3 with iOS 9, disable transparency and motion:
- Click on Settings and select General.
- Pay attention to Accessibility.
- Enable Reduce Transparency and Increase Contrast.
To remove viruses from an iPhone, follow these steps:
- Delete suspicious apps.
- Clear history and data.
- Power off the device before restarting.
- Restore the phone using a previous backup.
- Reset to factory settings.
To clean the iPhone battery, use white tape:
- Tear off a piece of tape and roll it into a cylinder with the adhesive side facing outwards.
- Press the tape against the speakers of the phone to collect dust and dirt.
To clean black stains from covers, use white vinegar and water:
- Mix equal parts of white vinegar and water in a spray bottle.
- Apply the mixture to the black stain on the silicone.
- Let it sit for at least two hours, then rinse off.
- Alternatively, you can make a paste with vinegar and baking soda to apply to the stain.