How to use iPhone 12 Mini + Tips/Tricks!

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[robbujold]

I’m coming from the iPhone 8, so the 12 mini is my first iPhone without a home button. Thanks for the tips.

[paulg]

Absolutely absolutely love my mini. I had the 12 pro max and brought it back the next day. I could barely hold the big thing without almost dropping it. Was just a hassle trying to put it places or just handling it ...It was just uncomfortable for me. Got the mini in blue 256gb and feels like old times again! I’ll never go back to a modern size bigger type phone.

[derekarmstrong]

Upgraded from an original iPhone SE (which I loved) to the 12 mini (I prefer smaller more easily transportable phones), red with 256Gb (I need lots of memory for photos). Got lots to learn with this upgrade, so your video was most helpful. Thanks!

[VSC]

Ordered it this morning, coming in 2 days! Cannot wait, been using an iphone 7 for the last 3 years

[crocdog]

I got white in 128gb! I haven’t set it up yet but by just staring at that hello screen it looks beautiful!

[gildagarcia]

I went from an XS to the 12 mini 64 GB. Thanks for the great video. Learned few things.

[ashleyclemons]

I bought this phone for my 13 year old. I’m a bad mom. I kept the phone for myself 😭😭😂😂😂

[tanniarecinos]

I’ve been with my iPhone 12 mini for a week and I didn’t know where was the Control center until this video thank you so much 😊

[anirazs]

I got the 12 mini 128gb in red along with the adapter, magsafe charger, magsafe silicone case and AirPod pro. This explains the reason why it was slower charging by magsafe. I was wondering why it’s much slower than plugging in the cable. Thank you for explaining that part. 😅

[GaryGause]

i've a mobile developer, been for decades. always loved my android but needed an iphone to develop mobile apps and i didn't have a company one for the first time. never liked iphone but now i am enjoying it. your video helped me get up to speed on its actual use instead of just programming on it. full convert now.

[leahevehumphries]

I went from the 6S Plus to the 12 mini in August 2021 and I still love it! I wanted a 6S Plus for so long, and I got myself one in February 2019. I loved it but after a while I got really tired of the huge size. It was so annoying when my hands were full and I couldn't message someone because the phone was too big to use with one hand. It also wouldn't fit in my pockets most of the time. I was so happy that Apple brought out a mini phone and I'm really bummed out that they've ditched it already. I'm definitely keeping my 12 mini for as long as I possibly can, I had a MagSafe battery for Christmas which will keep it going for years to come hopefully. Long live the mini!

[bollesnurr]

I got the black iPhone 12 mini 128gb and it’ll arrive in about a week. I’m upgrading from a space grey iPhone 5s 16gb that I’ve had for almost seven years. I had to replace it since the charging port was so worn it was next to being unusable. Suprisingly though, I managed to survive on just 16gb. I had to constantly manage my apps and photos but I made it work. Cosmetically the phone is still in good condition.

[julesj]

just switched from a SE to 12 mini. great tips thanks

[puggoman]

I’m entering high school, so I’ll finally get my first phone. I chose the mini one, not because of the price, but because I think it’s better for me than the regular IPhone 12. Thanks for the tips.

[leondowdy]

i got the iPhone 12 mini in purple 256gb and it is cool so far, coming over from android, trying to get used to it, it is a pretty cool phone though.

[moniquemolina]

First, I just figured out, on my iPhone 12 Mini, is having the ability to ‘double’ or ‘triple tap’ on the Apple symbol on the back of the phone to perform more than one thing. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap. I’ve used it to take screenshots real quick because sometimes when I use the Up Volume and the Power button, I end up locking my phone by accident. So having the option to just double tap the back of my phone makes it much easier to do. Second, when you use a MagSafe Apple case and put it on your phone; it will make a small sound and your case design will pop up on your phone once you have attached it. Enjoy! 😁✌🏼

[markwalters]

I recently went from an iPhone 7 to the iPhone 12 Pro mainly because of the U1 chip and LiDAR sensor. I have small hands and despite trying to get used to it over several months, I just found myself moving to the iPhone 12 Mini and immediately loved the size for my small hands and fitting into your pocket. Using my iPhone 12 Pro a bit now like an iPad Micro.

[joostvanderlee]

I went from a 6S to a 12 mini, so this was very helpful

[frankyeilding]

Should start a drinking for each time he uses super as an adjective.

Will get you super drunk!

[cathedral]

I got the mini in red and love it.it’s light and I can fit it anywhere.I don’t need a big ass phone with a huge screen in my pocket. If I want a bigger screen I have my iPad for that.