5 Ways to Get a SIM Card out of an iPhone

If you’ve used different phones in the past, you may be wondering how to remove the SIM card from your iPhone since there’s no way to remove the battery. Follow this guide to get your SIM card out of any of your iPhones.
STEPS
METHOD 1 OF 5: PREPARE FOR REMOVAL

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UNDERSTAND WHAT THE SIM CARD IS. A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) Card contains all of the information associated with your iPhone. If you would like to change mobile devices, but you want to keep your existing information, you can remove the SIM card from your iPhone and insert it into another phone. You will need a paperclip to remove the SIM card.

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PREPARE A PAPERCLIP. All iPhones and iPads that use SIM cards come with a SIM eject tool. This is a small metal tool that is inserted into the hole next to the SIM port to eject the card. If you can’t find your SIM eject tool, you can use a standard paperclip. Bend the paperclip so you can use one end, make it straight. You will be using this to push the recessed button to eject your SIM card.
METHOD 2 OF 5: REMOVE A SIM CARD ON AN ORIGINAL IPHONE & IPHONE 3G/S

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OBTAIN THE CORRECT SIM CARD. The original iPhone and the iPhone 3G/S use a standard sized SIM card.

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LOCATE THE SIM PORT. The original iPhone and the iPhone 3G/S have the SIM port located at the top of the phone, next to the Power button.

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INSERT THE PAPERCLIP OR SIM EJECT TOOL. Insert the straight end into the hole next to the SIM port. Remove your SIM card from the tray. Be sure to reinsert the tray if you are sending your phone in for warranty service.
METHOD 3 OF 5: REMOVE A SIM CARD ON AN IPHONE 4, 4S, 5

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OBTAIN THE CORRECT SIM CARD. The iPhone 4 and 4S use a Micro SIM. The iPhone 5 uses a Nano SIM.

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LOCATE THE SIM PORT. The iPhone 4, 4S, and 5 have the SIM port located on the right side of the phone, about halfway down.

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INSERT THE PAPERCLIP OR SIM EJECT TOOL. Insert the straight end into the hole next to the SIM port. Remove your SIM card from the tray. Be sure to reinsert the tray if you are sending your phone in for warranty service.
METHOD 4 OF 5: REMOVE A SIM CARD ON AN ORIGINAL IPAD

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OBTAIN THE CORRECT SIM CARD. Only iPads that support both Wi-Fi and Cellular signals will have SIM cards. The original iPad uses a Micro SIM card.

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LOCATE THE SIM PORT. The original iPad SIM port is located on the left side, about halfway down.

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INSERT THE PAPERCLIP OR SIM EJECT TOOL. Insert the straight end into the hole next to the SIM port. Remove your SIM card from the tray. Be sure to reinsert the tray if you are sending your iPad in for warranty service.
METHOD 5 OF 5: REMOVE A SIM CARD ON AN IPAD 2, 3, 4, MINI

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OBTAIN THE CORRECT SIM CARD. Only iPads that support both Wi-Fi and Cellular signals will have SIM cards. The regular sized iPads use Micro SIM cards, while the iPad Mini uses a Nano SIM.

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LOCATE THE SIM PORT. The iPad

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/3/4 and Mini have the SIM port located on the left side towards the top. The port is slightly recessed and can be accessed by flipping the iPad around so the back is facing you.

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INSERT THE PAPERCLIP OR SIM EJECT TOOL. Insert the straight end into the hole next to the SIM port at a 45° angle. Remove your SIM card from the tray. Be sure to reinsert the tray if you are sending your iPad in for warranty service.
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4 Ways to Sync Music to an iPhone

Having music stored on your iPhone can really come in handy when you're stuck in a long line at the grocery store or trapped on a stalled subway line. It's quick and easy to sync music from your iTunes library to your iPhone's music folder. Follow the steps below to learn how to sync your iPhone and start listening to your favorite songs on the go.
STEPS
METHOD 1 OF 4: PREPARING YOUR ELECTRONICS

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MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER HAS A USB 2.0 port and the latest version of iTunes. If you do not have the latest version of iTunes, download it by running a software update check on your computer and following the installation instructions.
You can also download the latest version of iTunes by visiting the Apple website and clicking on the "Download Now" button under the "iTunes" tab.

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MAKE SURE YOUR MAC IS RUNNING ON MAC OS X VERSION 10.6 OR LATER. If you have a PC, make sure you are running Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later.
Learn how to update your Mac and update your PC before continuing.
METHOD 2 OF 4: CONNECTING YOUR IPHONE

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OPEN UP ITUNES ON YOUR COMPUTER. Do so before connecting your iPhone in order to avoid recognition problems.

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PLUG THE USB CABLE INTO A PORT THAT IS BUILT INTO THE COMPUTER. Make sure that you are not accidentally using a USB port that is not part of the computer such as a keyboard USB port or an external USB hub.
Be sure that no other USB devices are occupying any of the other ports.

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CONNECT YOUR IPOD TO THE DOCK CONNECTOR ON THE USB CABLE. Be sure you are using the Apple Dock Connector to USB port cable that came with your iPhone.
If your computer has USB ports on the front and back, connect to a port on the back of the computer.
If iTunes does not recognize your iPhone when you connect it, try closing and re-opening iTunes.
If it still does not recognize your iPhone, restart your computer entirely and start over.[1]
METHOD 3 OF 4: SYNCING YOUR ENTIRE MUSIC LIBRARY

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SELECT YOUR IPHONE. Depending on the version of iTunes that you have, your iPod will either be located in the left-hand menu under "Devices" or in the upper right corner of the iTunes window.

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CHOOSE THE "MUSIC" TAB ON THE IPHONE MANAGEMENT SCREEN. The "Music" tab is located directly to the left of the "Summary" tab.
If running iTunes 11, the newest version, first visit the "Summary" page of your iPhone management screen and the click the box that says "Automatically sync when this iPhone is connected" in the "Options" box.
Be aware that syncing an entire music library will erase the content in the "Music" app on your iPhone and replace it with the contents of the iTunes library your synced it to.

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FIND THE "SYNC MUSIC" BOX AND CLICK IT SO THAT A BLUE CHECK MARK APPEARS. Again, this box is located in the "Music" tab of your iPhone management screen. Look at the options underneath the "Sync Music" box and choose the function appropriate for your purposes.
To sync your entire music library, choose "All songs and playlists."
To sync individual playlists, choose the "Selected playlists" option and choose the playlists that you want to sync.

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CLICK "APPLY" UNDERNEATH THE SYNCING OPTIONS BOX IN THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. iTunes will automatically sync your iPhone. Each time you connect your iPhone to your computer from now on, iTunes should automatically sync all new music to your iPhone. If it does not automatically do so, navigate to your iPhone's "Summary" page and click "Sync" in the bottom right corner of the screen.

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ALLOW THE IPOD TO FINISH SYNCING, AND THEN DISCONNECT. Be sure to disconnect the iPhone in iTunes by clicking the eject arrow located to the right of the iPhone name before disconnecting the Dock Connector.[2]
METHOD 4 OF 4: SYNCING A PLAYLIST

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CREATE A NEW PLAYLIST IN ITUNES. The benefit of using a playlist system is that you can manually manage the songs on your iPhone and monitor the storage capacity at the bottom of the screen so as not to go over the allowed content capacity of your iPhone. You can do so by choosing "New Playlist" under the File tab at the top of the screen or by clicking on the plus sign located in the bottom left corner of iTunes.

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NAME THE PLAYLIST SOMETHING APPROPRIATE SUCH AS "IPHONE MUSIC." This will allow you to remember that this playlist is specifically for transferring music to your iPhone.

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DRAG AND DROP MUSIC FROM YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY TO YOUR NEW PLAYLIST. You can always easily delete songs from a playlist without deleting them from your iTunes library.

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SELECT THE "MUSIC" TAB ON YOUR IPHONE MANAGEMENT SCREEN IN ITUNES. Make sure that the "Sync Music" box is checked, and then look at the options underneath.
If running iTunes 11, the newest version, first visit the "Summary" page of your iPhone management screen and the click the box that says "Manually manage music and videos" in the "Options" box.

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CHOOSE THE "SELECTED PLAYLISTS" OPTION LOCATED IN THE "MUSIC" TAB. Check the box(es) of the playlist(s) you want to sync.

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CLICK "APPLY," LOCATED IN THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE "MUSIC" TAB. Your iPhone should automatically start the sync.

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IF IT DOES NOT START THE SYNC, RETURN TO THE "SUMMARY" TAB OF THE IPHONE MANAGEMENT SCREEN. Hit "Sync" in the bottom left corner of the screen. Your iPhone will then update and the playlist will transfer to your phone.

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ALLOW YOUR IPHONE TO FINISH THE SYNC COMPLETELY BEFORE EJECTING.[3]
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TIPS
If you want to manually add music to your iPhone, you can drag songs from your iTunes library onto your iPhone’s icon in the iTunes side bar.
If you want to use up all the space on your iPhone and fill it with music, check the box next to Automatically fill free space with songs on the Music screen in iTunes.
WARNINGS
Music can take a lot of space on your iPhone, make sure you have enough room by looking at the graph at the bottom of the iTunes interface.

How to Run Mac OSx in 64 Bit Mode: 5 Steps (with Pictures)

As of MacOSX 10.6 (Snow Leopard) you can now run your OS in 64-bit mode. By default, MacOSX ships running in 32-bit mode. This guide list the steps to enable running MacOSX in 64-bit mode.
STEPS

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BOOT YOUR MAC (LAPTOP/DESKTOP) INTO 64-BIT MODE. There are ways to boot your mac into 64-bit mode [

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]

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FROM TERMINAL RUN EITHER OF THESE COMMANDS:
sudo nvram boot-args="arch=x86_64"


sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot 'Kernel Flags' 'arch=x86_64'

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BOTH WAYS ABOVE WILL SETUP THE MACHINE TO BOOT IN 64BITS IN ALL THE FOLLOWING STARTUPS. If you want to boot the machine in 64bits mode just one time, hold down “6? and “4? during system boot to load the 64 bit kernel (or hold down ’

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? and ’2? during boot to use the

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2 bit kernel)
HOW TO CHECK IT

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USE SUDO NVRAM -P to view the current settings of your NVRam:
From terminal run the command: SUDO NVRAM -P | GREP BOOT-ARGS

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TO CHECK TO SEE IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY RUNNING A 3

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-BIT OR 64-BIT KERNEL, FROM TERMINAL RUN THE COMMAND:"UNAME -M"
If it returns "i386", you are running the 32-bit kernel.
If it returns "x86_64" then you are running the 64-bit kernel.

How to Get Osmos for Android (with Pictures)

Osmos is a game where you try to become the biggest glowing orb in the galaxy. You can download a demo of the game for free before deciding whether to get the full version.
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SEARCH FOR "OSMOS" IN THE PLAY STORE APP. The blue orb icon is the one you want.

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SELECT "OSMOS HD" TO TRY OUT THE APP. Alternatively, you can buy the full version under "Osmos HD."

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CLICK "INSTALL" IN THE OSMOS INSTALLATION PAGE TO INSTALL IT. The install button will turn into an "open" button. Click open to begin the game.

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WAIT FOR THE OSMOS SCREEN TO ACTIVATE. Then, select your game mode to begin playing.



TIPS
It's a good idea to play Osmos while wearing headphones, since it has quite a unique soundtrack that sounds best through headphones.
WARNINGS
Osmos takes a lot of power to run so make sure your phone is supported before playing.

How to Use a Song As an Alarm on Android: 6 Steps (with Pictures)

Normally, the default Android alarm will just play a standard ringing noise to help you wake up in the morning. But you can change this to any song you want using an app on your Android.
STEPS

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HIT THE "APPS" BUTTON IN ANDROID.

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SELECT "ALARM & TIMER."

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SELECT ANY OF YOUR ALARMS THAT ARE ALREADY LISTED IN THE MAIN SCREEN. You can also add a new one with the "Add Alarm" button at the top.

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CLICK ON THE "SOUND" OPTION IN THE "SET ALARM" SCREEN. It will say underneath what the current alarm sound is.

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SELECT "MUSIC" FROM THE SOUND MENU SCREEN WHEN IT APPEARS.

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CLICK ON A MUSIC TRACK YOU WANT, AND THEN CLICK ON THE BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN TO ADD IT. "Click "OK" to confirm the alarm. It should come up text telling you how long until the alarm goes off. Done!
TIPS
Try to use songs that are good for waking up, like rock or metal. Lullabies aren't likely to help you wake up in the morning.
If you would like to play the song partway through, download an application called "RingDroid". It will allow you to trim an Audio File.
WARNINGS
Make sure you check the box next to your alarm time to make it active.
You can only use songs that you've already downloaded on to your Android, so make sure you do that ahead of time.
THINGS YOU\'LL NEED
Android
Songs you want to wake up to already installed

How to Use a Credit Card Machine to Program a Card: 5 Steps

Purchases at stores and retail outlets used to be a cash only proposition. With the advent and growing popularity of credit cards with magnetic strips embedded in them, many stores and retail outlets began to accept credit cards as payment for purchases. This purchase by credit system is based on getting the billable account information from the information on the credit card that the customer presents. For their own protection, the stores or retail outlets must confirm at the time of purchase that the credit card information provided represents a valid billable account, that the billable account is active, and that the billable account has sufficient credit remaining to cover the purchase. Stores and retail outlets use credit card readers that are networked to a central information repository that can advise if the purchase being attempted by the customer should be accepted or denied. Use these tips to learn how to use a credit card machine to program a card.
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DECIDE ON THE TYPES OF CR CARDS TO BE ACCEPTED. There are many companies that provide credit services, and it should not be assumed that all credit card companies make their information available to all central information repositories. The various credit providers add a service fee to the customer purchase that varies from credit provider to credit provider. Such service fees can be anywhere from 5 percent to

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0 percent of the value of the purchase, and the store or retail outlet must bear these service fees.

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CHOOSE THE CENTRAL INFORMATION REPOSITORY THAT WILL BE USED. The chosen central information repository must support all of the credit cards that the store or retail outlet has chosen to accept. The services of the central information repository will be charged to the store or retail outlet, usually in the form of a monthly fee. Many repositories will discount their fees if preferred credit cards are used, or if the card reading machines of that company will be used on either a rental or purchase basis. Conduct online research to find the right combination of cards accepted and central information repository services that are right for your store or retail outlet.
Determine the access method to the central information repository of choice. Some repositories will require a telephone modem connection for which the store or retail outlet must supply a telephone line. Other repositories will link over the Internet, for which a dedicated link to the Internet must be provided. Credit card machines cannot be linked to the Internet through a personal computer.

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CHOOSE THE TYPE OF CR CARD READING MACHINE TO BE USED. The 2 choices are machines that will read the magnetic stripe on the card and machines that must have an operator enter the number printed on the card on a keyboard. In either case, choose the use of a built-in receipt printer or an auxiliary receipt printer for the credit card machine of choice. Credit card machines that require an auxiliary printer can be purchased for between $200 USD to $450 USD (140 to

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15 Euros), while card swipe credit card machines with built-in printers can be purchased for between $275 USD to $900 USD (17

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to 6

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0 Euros).

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INSTALL THE CR CARD READING MACHINE. The credit card reading machine must be installed through either a phone line or an Internet link per the manufacturers instructions. The credit card reading machine must be programmed per the manufacturers instructions to identify the store or retail outlet and the billing code provided by the central information repository for the store or retail outlet.

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USE THE CR CARD READER. Activate the reader as indicated by the manufacturer's instructions to begin a new transaction. Swipe the credit card, or enter the credit card number on the numeric keypad of the credit card reader. Commit the credit card reader to process the new transaction as indicated by the manufacturers information.
Accept any denials by the credit card reader. The credit card reader will not indicate why the transaction was denied.
SOURCES AND CITATIONS
http://www.merchantequip.com/information-center/credit-card-machines/
http://www.merchantcouncil.org/merchant-account-information/credit-card-processing-equipment.php
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Categories: Credit and Debit Cards
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3 Ways to Download Photos from Your iPhone to a Computer

So, you used up all the memory in your iPhone taking pictures last weekend and you want to save them to your computer? Good idea! However, it's not always clear how you do that. This article will show you how get your images onto your computer both over the wire, and over Wi-Fi automatically, so you can free up more memory for more pictures next weekend!
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METHOD 1 OF 3: TRANSFERRING PHOTOS TO A PC

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CONNECT YOUR IPHONE. Using the cable that came with your iPhone, connect one end to the phone, and the USB plug into your computer or USB hub.

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OPEN PHOTO GALLERY. Click the "Start" button, and in the search box, type "photo gallery." In the results list, click "Photo Gallery."

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CLICK THE "HOME" TAB. When that opens, click "Import Photos."

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SELECT YOUR IPHONE. In the "Import Photos and Videos" dialog, locate and click your iPhone, then click "Import."

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CLICK "MORE OPTIONS." Select where you want to save your photos and what format to use for folder and file names.

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SELECT IMPORT METHOD: Enable "Review, organize and group items to import," or "Import all new items now," and then click Next.

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FINISH UP. After you review, organize, or assign tags to your photos, click "Import."[1]
METHOD 2 OF 3: TRANSFERRING PHOTOS TO A MAC, MANUALLY

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PLUG IN YOUR IPHONE. Using the cable that came with your iPhone, connect one end to the phone, and the USB plug into your computer or USB hub.

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OPEN IPHOTO. If it doesn't open automatically, open it from the Finder.

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SELECT YOUR IPHONE. When iTunes opens, you will see your iPhone icon in the Source List, under "Devices." Click on it to see all new photos in your camera roll.
Note: It might take some time to appear, depending on hoe many photos you have to import.

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SELECT PHOTOS TO BE IMPORTED. If you want to import all photos, click the "Import [n] Photos" button. Otherwise, select one or more photos to import, then click "Import Selected"
If you've made selections, the "Import Selected" button will be blue. Otherwise, the "Import [n] Photos" button will be highlighted instead. When done, the selection will switch from your iPhone to the "Last Import" section, with your photos displayed.
METHOD 3 OF 3: TRANSFERRING PHOTOS TO A MAC, WIRELESSLY

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ENABLE PHOTO STREAM ON YOUR IPHONE. Open the Settings control panel, scroll down the list, then locate and tap "iCloud."

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TAP "PHOTO STREAM." In the iCloud control panel, scroll down and tap "Photo Stream."

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ENABLE "MY PHOTO STREAM." If it's not on, tap the toggle to the On position.

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ADJUST IPHOTO PREFERENCES. From the iPhoto menu, select Preferences.

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ENABLE "AUTOMATIC IMPORT." Click the Photo Stream button at the top, and from Photo Stream pane, make sure Automatic Import is checked.

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TAKE A PHOTO. Your photo will automatically import into your iPhoto library shortly: the time it takes will vary depending on network speed, number of photos in the queue, and other factors.[2]
TIPS
Keeping your photos organized may take a few minutes when you upload them, but will pay off in the long run when you've taken thousands of photos and want to fine that one special picture.
If you manually try to import a photo that's already been uploaded wirelessly, iPhoto will recognize that and give you the option to import the duplicate or not.