These are practical, real-use features you can enable in seconds—custom ringtone from any song, 3D wallpaper look, one-hand Maps zoom, full 48MP shots, dual camera video, selfie auto framing, instant translate, brighter photo style, hidden apps with Face ID, and precise torch control. Follow the exact taps below.
Set any music as ringtone
Press and hold your music file in Files or the song in a supported app → Tap Share → Choose Use as Ringtone → Confirm → The song is set as your ringtone.
3D background wallpaper
Open Wallpaper → Tap + → Select your image → Tap the 3D/Depth icon → Adjust preview → Set as Wallpaper.
One-hand map zooming
Open Maps → Double-tap and keep holding → Swipe up to zoom in, swipe down to zoom out → Release to set zoom.
Use 48MP camera mode
Open Settings → Camera → Formats → Turn on ProRAW and Resolution Control → Open Camera → Tap the top option and select 48 MP → Capture photo.
Dual camera recording (front + rear)
Open Camera → Select Video → Switch to Front (Selfie) → Tap Options → Choose Dual Camera → Start recording.
Selfie auto zooming
Open Camera → Select Photo → Switch to Front camera → Tap Options → Turn Auto ON → Camera auto-adjusts framing for your face.
Instant translate with voice
Press and hold any text message → Tap Translate → Choose language → Hear translation with voiceover.
Bright mode for camera images
Open Settings → Camera → Photographic Style → Swipe styles → Select Bright → Shoot brighter photos.
Hide app with Face ID
Press and hold the app → Tap Require Face ID → Select Hide → Confirm with Face ID → App moves to Hidden section, accessible only with Face ID.
Torch brightness & control
Turn on Torch from Control Center → Press and hold Torch icon → Move slider up/down or left/right to change brightness and spread.
These features may look small, but together they change how quickly and comfortably you use your iPhone every day. From privacy and personalization to smarter camera control and easier navigation, each option removes one extra step from your routine and makes the phone feel more responsive to your needs.
Conclusion
Once you try these settings and gestures, they become habits you won’t want to live without. Whether it’s setting your favorite song as a ringtone, capturing ultra-detailed 48MP shots, hiding apps securely, or controlling the torch with precision, iOS 16.2.1 adds simple but powerful tools that make the iPhone 17 Pro & Max smarter, faster, and more personal in daily use.
