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For those of us with older loved ones, we understand the challenges technology can present.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But did you know their iPhones have a nifty trick up their sleeve? It\u2019s called Assistive Access, and it\u2019s essentially a powerful, helpful “Senior Mode.”<\/p>\n
This feature simplifies the iPhone interface, making it far easier for seniors to navigate.<\/p>\n
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Assistive Access on iPhone<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nMORE: BEST TECH FOR SENIORS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nHow to turn on Assistive Access on iPhone<\/strong><\/h2>\nEnabling Assistive Access on your loved one’s iPhone is easy to do. So, grab your iPhone and let\u2019s begin.<\/p>\n
\nSwipe down from the top<\/strong> of the screen and search for Settings<\/strong><\/li>\nOnce Settings<\/strong> pops up, tap<\/strong> to open it<\/li>\nScroll down to find Accessibility<\/strong> and give it a tap<\/li>\nKeep scrolling until you see Assistive Access<\/strong> and select it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Steps to turn on Assistive Access on iPhone<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nNow, click on Set Up Assistive Access<\/strong><\/li>\nThen tap Continue<\/strong><\/li>\nIf you\u2019re happy with the current Apple ID on the iPhone, just hit Continue<\/strong> again<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Steps to turn on Assistive Access on iPhone<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nDecide how you\u2019d like your apps to be displayed. Choosing Rows<\/strong> fits more apps on the screen, but Grid <\/strong>makes them larger and easier to see. Let\u2019s go with Grid<\/strong> for visibility and click Continue<\/strong><\/li>\nYou\u2019ll now see a list of apps such as Calls,<\/strong> Camera<\/strong>, Messages<\/strong> and Photos<\/strong>. Tap the plus sign<\/strong> next to the ones you want to include<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Steps to turn on Assistive Access on iPhone<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nThen click Continue <\/strong>after you make each selection<\/li>\nThe next screen will show some info about assistive devices. Press Continue<\/strong> to acknowledge you\u2019ve read it<\/li>\nHere, you can alter your iPhone\u2019s security settings<\/strong>. If you want to keep them as is, press Continue.<\/strong> To change them, tap Change Security Settings<\/strong><\/li>\nSet an \u2018Access Passcode\u2019<\/strong> by typing it in, then confirm it by typing it again<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Steps to turn on Assistive Access on iPhone<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nTap Set Recovery Apple ID<\/strong><\/li>\nEnter an Apple ID<\/strong> that can be used for recovery if the passcode is forgotten<\/li>\nThen, click Continue<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Steps to turn on Assistive Access on iPhone<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nTap Start Using Assistive Access<\/strong>, and your iPhone is now in Senior Mode<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n5 NEW INNOVATIONS TO HELP SENIORS LIVE BETTER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Steps to turn on Assistive Access on iPhone<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nMORE: TOP AFFORDABLE CELLPHONE PLANS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nHow to turn off Assistive Access on iPhone<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you want to turn off Assistive Access on your iPhone, there are some easy steps to disable the feature.<\/p>\n
\nFor models with a side button, triple-click it<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Steps to turn off Assistive Access on iPhone<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nIf your iPhone has a home button, triple-click<\/strong> that instead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Steps to turn off Assistive Access on iPhone<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nClick Exit Assistive Access<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nGET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Steps to turn off Assistive Access on iPhone<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nEnter your Assistive Access Code <\/strong>to Exit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Steps to turn off Assistive Access on iPhone<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nIt should say ‘Exiting Assistive Access…’ and be disabled<\/strong>, allowing you to return the iPhone to its standard mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Steps to turn off Assistive Access on iPhone<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nMORE: THE TOP 5 TECH OBSESSIONS OF OLDER ADULTS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nKurt’s key takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn embracing technology, our older loved ones need not be left behind. Assistive Access is a testament to the thoughtful design that can bridge the generational tech gap, ensuring that the digital world is inclusive for all ages.<\/p>\n
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP<\/strong><\/p>\nWhat other accessibility features would you be interested in learning about for your elderly loved ones? Let us know by writing us at <\/strong>Cyberguy.com\/Contact<\/u><\/strong>.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n For more of my tech tips & security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Cyberguy.com\/Newsletter<\/u><\/strong>.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Ask Kurt a question or let us know what stories you’d like us to cover<\/u>.<\/u><\/p>\n
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