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iPhone 7 Migration: Notifications

Gee Why — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 18:00:00 +0000

Another oddity about moving to a new iPhone. Some notifications make the move while other don’t, and I don’t know why. Came home to see that an Amazon shipment scheduled for Wednesday had already arrived today, but I wasn’t notified on my iPhone. Well, I was…on my iPhone 6. It had all the Amazon notifications about the impending delivery.

This was easily fixed by configuring notifications from the Amazon app. Not sure what other notifications I’m missing though.

iPhone 7 Migration: Bluetooth

Gee Why — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 01:40:24 +0000

Okay, this was expected since my iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 are two separate devices, but I did have to pair my iPhone 7 with all my gear and hardware. Yup, the car, the headphones, the external speaker, the other car, the keyboard, and the Pebble (okay, not really since the Apple Watch). Also, it’s amazing to see what else I had paired my phone with in the past like that rental car, another rental car, and someone’s Bluetooth speaker.

Even after making a brand new pairing with my car, the audio is still messed up. Streaming music from my iPhone 7 will play on the iPhone’s stereo speakers for a few seconds before rerouting to the car’s audio system. This had previously worked perfectly with my iPhone 6, so I’m hoping Apple fixes this annoyance soon enough.

iPhone 7 Migration: Home Automation

Gee Why — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 08:30:45 +0000

Unrelated to two-factor authentication issues and Apple Trusted Devices, my home automation system also updated their software that required a login.

I wonder what other accounts and services do I need to fix?

iPhone 7 Migration: Apple Trusted Device

Gee Why — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 08:25:45 +0000

While moving to a new iPhone, don’t forget to make this new phone a trusted device with Apple. By doing so, whenever you’re prompted to provide a security code, your new iPhone 7 is one of the choices to receive this security challenge. If you don’t make this update, then your security challenge will most likely go to your old iPhone that you probably don’t have with you.

Go to Apple ID to manage trusted devices. Check under Account – Security and look at Trusted Devices. Verify devices as needed or remove devices that are no longer valid.

iPhone 7 Migration: Authenticator

Gee Why — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 08:17:23 +0000

I should have seen this coming, but I forgot that my two-factor authentication codes might get messed up switching phones (and also upgrading to a new iOS). Sure enough, launching Google Authenticator on my iPhone 7 brought up a new, blank configuration. Luckily, all my accounts and codes are on my old iPhone so accounts are still accessible although inconvenient.

So I’ve been fixing all my two-factor authentication accounts but this time, I’m trying LastPass’ Authenticator app instead of Google Authenticator. I think this is the third time that Google Authenticator wiped out everything. I kinda understand the ramification related to security, but boy, what a hassle to resolve.

I’m hoping LastPass Authenticator remembers a bit better although I have to read up on its feature set.

My First iPhone 7 Accessory Purchased

Gee Why — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 22:03:38 +0000

A new phone means a new case. While I’m satisifed with my current Spigen case for my iPhone 6, the look of this Caseology Vault Series in Stealth Armor won me over, especially for ten bucks. Although it’s not carbon fiber, I do like its faux look. Just hoping it looks okay in real life.

My Second iPhone 7 Accessory Purchased

Gee Why — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 22:00:13 +0000

So I didn’t think the missing headphone jack of the iPhone 7 was going to be a big thing. Apple does include a Lightning to minijack adapter with the iPhone 7. Even then, I’m looking at getting Griffin’s iTrip Clip.

At $20, this small device “bluetooth-ifies” regular headphones. Sure you gotta charge it, but this device seems convenient. I’m thinking for running where I hand hold my iPhone 6 and wrap excess headphone cable around my iPhone. Will the iTrip Clip make things easier or not… I still have to deal with extra cable from my traditional running headphones. I’m not yet willing to give up on these running earbuds since they fit well and stay secure while running. Or just use the Lightning adapter…