iPhone 6 (Plus) Tips and Tricks

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Apple went big with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The new phones have larger screens than Apple's previous offerings, and are also running iOS 8, which added a bunch of new customization options and Apple Pay.

Did you buy or receive an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus? Check out these tutorials to help set up your new phone and get the most you can out of it:

New Hardware Tips

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  ■How to Shoot Slow-Motion Videos with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
  ■Charge the iPhone 6 Plus More Quickly with an iPad Charger
  ■Set up Touch ID on iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus

Looking to (legally) unlock your iPhone? See instructions here.

iOS 8 Tips

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  ■Use "Hey Siri" in iOS 8
  ■How to Add Widgets to iOS 8's Notification Center
  ■How to Add a Card to Passbook
  ■How to Create an Emergency Contact Card for your iPhone
  ■How to Use Touch ID with iPhone Apps
  ■Add a Third-party Keyboard to your iPhone
  ■Name a Group Chat
  ■Check the Battery Usage of Individual Apps
  ■Turn Off the Predictive Keyboard

 

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Apple Pay Tips

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  ■Set up Apple Pay on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
  ■How to Use Apple Pay Within Apps
  ■Scan and save your credit card information
  ■How to Change Default Credit Cards for Apple Pay

If this is your first time on an iPhone, we've also gathered some tips that may not be new to iOS 8, but are definitely helpful.

More iOS Tips

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  ■Turn off the Motion setting in iOS
  ■Block Users From Contacting You in iOS
  ■Remove Location Data from Photos
  ■Turn Off Siri
  ■Disable Control Center Access from the Lock Screen
  ■Turn Off iMessage Read Receipts

 

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Are you having issues with your iPhone? Before taking it to the Genius Bar, try out these troubleshooting tips!

Troubleshooting Tips and Other Help

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  ■Remotely Wipe Data on Lost or Stolen iPhone
  ■Fixing a Broken or Unresponsive Home Button
  ■Block Users From Contacting You in iOS
  ■Factory Reset your iPhone
  ■Restore a Backup of your iPhone with iTunes
  ■Get the Most Out of Your iPhone's Battery
  ■Reduce "Other" Data on your iPhone