How to Use Xilisoft Mobile Phone Manager

This guide shows you how to use mobile phone manager to back up mobile data to a computer.

Steps

1. Before we start the guide, there are some preparations we need to do:User login
2. Run Xilisoft Mobile Phone Manager , the User Login window appears. If you are first time to use this Mobile phone manager, you need to create a new account first by clicking the New Account button.
3. Choose your account name from Username drop-down list and enter your password in Password textbox, and click OK button to log in.
4. Find and connect phone devices
5. Click “Actions” and then click “Add New Device” menu option to open Connection Wizard window.
6. (1)Detect device: check USB Cable or Bluetooth option, then click Next button to view the mobiles that the mobile phone manager has found.
7. (2) Connect device: select the mobile you want to connect in the list of found devices, and click Next button to connect the mobile.
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9. Select a phone or local node you want to back-up in the left tree list of the main window, then mobile data statistic information will be displayed in the right of main window.
10. Click Backup data to PC button to open Data Backup window, and check the items to backup.
11. If you do not want to change the default path, you could click Change... button to change the back-up path and data name.
12. Click OK to begin the back-up of mobile data.
13. You have successful backedd up your mobile date to computer.

Tips

• Tip:
• One phone cannot be connected in two ways;
• If the connection fails, click View Reasons to check the issue;
• When your mobile phone needs Bluetooth paired, the Bluetooth Match window will pop up, then enter the password in the Bluetooth Code textbox, and also enter the password in the mobile phone.
• You can add a password for backup file to protect your data: select Enable option and enter a password in the textbox. This password is needed when restoring this file.
• You can restore a backup mobile data file to any phones in the same model or import it to other phone models, or overwrite local mobile data with the backup mobile data file.

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How to Record Audio on a Mobile Phone

There are many reasons to record messages or audio on your phone. Whether it be for music, or if you need a reminder of what song you just listened to, here are the instructions.

Steps

1. Remember that even though most phones can record, some really old ones may not be able to, so if you can't find it on your phone, you may not have it.
2. Go to the main menu on your phone and go to tools.
3. Select something along the lines of "voice memo," or "voice record" etc. All phones are different.
4. Select one record.
5. Go to the main menu on your phone and select "My Media," "Entertainment" etc.
6. Go to "voice memo," "audio record," etc.... Usually, on phone that you need to go to this for, there is a symbol that has a microphone.
7. Select record.

Tips

• Remember that all phones are different!
• On some phones, it starts recording as soon as you select the microphone, and the recording is usually under "My Media," etc.

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How to Find the IMEI Number on a Mobile Phone.

The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number is on all GSM and UMTS mobile phones, commonly found in Europe, Asia, Africa and increasingly in America. Verizon Wireless & T-Mobile are the major US carriers but there are growing numbers of regional carriers who are switching to GSM like Centennial Wireless, Highland Cellular, Dobson Cellular to name a few. Mobile phone companies can use the number to identify valid subscribers and the type of equipment used. The carrier could thus use the number to remotely disable the phone in the event it is stolen or reported lost and customize data content to be compatible with the type of equipment used, among other things.

Steps

1. Ensure your phone is powered on.
2. Return to the "in the middle of a call, end it, and clear any numbers you pressed while making that call.
3. Press the following keys one by one: * # 0 6 #
4. As you press on the last #, a number will appear with the title, IMEI number, or similar.
5. And if you store this *#06# as a phone number in your contacts with the some name, say, IMEI Code, then next time when you dial IMEI Code from your contacts, it will show you the IMEI Number. That way you won't forget the *#06# sequence.

Video

Motorola iDen Units

1. With the handset on, press the following key sequence in rapid succession (without pause): # * [menu] [right arrow].
2. On units with SIM cards, scroll down until you see IMEI/SIM ID. Select Enter, and view your IMEI, SIM, and on some units, your MSN. The first fourteen digits are displayed; the fifteenth is always a 0.
3. On older units without SIM cards, continue to hit the [right arrow] key until you see IMEI [0] on the display. The first seven digits are displayed. Hit the menu key, then the "soft key" under next, and the next seven digits are displayed. The final, fifteenth, digit is most often a 0, however, this can be changed by altering the NAM.

Alternate Methods

1. Ensure the phone is powered off.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Look on the phone for a white sticker/label, which would be now exposed after removing the battery, for the IMEI. It would be 15 or 17 digits not including a few forward slashes included and without any letters. Only the first 15-digits are needed.
4. If the phone is not available or if the label is unreadable then have a look at the phone manufacturer's packaging for a white sticker/label. Near one bar code or another the IMEI would also be printed.
5. IMEI is under Start/Settings/System/Device Information/ Version Tab

Tips

• If your mobile phone is stolen, call or go to the nearest service center of your mobile network, and give that IMEI number to staff and ask them to block that number for a period of time, so no one can use your mobile phone for any illegal purpose.
• Store your 15-Digit IMEI Number in a safe place, so you could find it if your phone is stolen.
• If you are South African, you are required by law to report the theft to your Service Provider (Mobile Network) and to the Police (either SAPS or your local Metro Police). It will be blacklisted across ALL networks so that it can't be used for criminal activities. If it is recovered, it is possible to de-blacklist it providing you have proof of ownership.
• This does not work with most pre-paid phones and non-contract phones in America. It may not work with the disposable phones available throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Warnings

• Do not ask the Service Center Staff to block your IMEI number permanently.
• The * # 0 6 # process does not work with the original iPhone, LG-WX3200 and LG-LX160 phones, or all Nextel (iDEN) handsets, or a RAZR V3m.
• Sometimes, fraudulent people change the IMEI Number of a handset, soon after the theft, and according to a recent report, most of the new numbers used by them are of already existing Cell Phones, so it is better to check whether your handset's number is not used somewhere else by visiting . If it shows the Model of mobile, which you have, then it means that it is not used by someone else, but if it does not, then you should immediately , and consult them regarding this problem.

Things You'll Need

• A mobile phone
• A service center of any mobile network, even if you don't belong to their service.

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How to Upload Pictures on Facebook Using Mobile Phone E.G. Nokia 3110 Classic

Do you ever take the most amazing pictures on your phone but can't figure out how to upload them to your computer? Well this is how you can finally show all your Facebook friends your mobile pictures.

Steps

1. Get your Mobile phone and click, "Menu/Messaging/create new (or whatever you click to create a message)/and then click send to and once you click that it should show, "Recent contacts, Contacts Etc."
2. Out of these, you need to click, "enter manually" then you would type in your Email address (you have to have one if you have a Facebook!"
3. Once you have finished select send.
   
   • The picture or pictures should be in your Email inbox. It will say the picture/pictures are from your phone number. Then the thumbnail will appear when you click the message. Right next to the thumbnail it says download click that and it will be saved to your computer and then you can go to facebook and upload the pictures.

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How to Fix a Frozen Mobile Phone.

Is your cell phone frozen? Has it been acting strange recently? This article will help you return a frozen phone back to its normal state.

Steps

1. Turn it off. If your cell phone is still functional, then turn it off by the power button.
   
   • If your cell phone is frozen completely, then skip to the next step.
2. Take off the back cover and take out the battery. You don't need to remove the Sim or memory card.
3. Press the power button for 5 to 10 seconds. This will drain the remaining battery power.
4. Put the battery back in, then put cover back on.
5. Turn the phone on.

Video

How to fix a frozen iPhone

Tips

• If your cell phone's battery is non-removable, let the battery run out of life. Then charge it, and you should be back to business.
• If you have an Apple iPhone, press the button on the top, and the home button. This should return your phone to normal.

Warnings

• If this happens frequently, then maybe it's time to send your phone for a repair--or get a new phone!
• If you do get a new phone, please recycle your old one!

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How to Find the Best Mobile Phone Offers

Mobile phones are the best companion for everyone offering plenty of attractive features besides making calls. Here is how to find the best offers.

Steps

1. Determine what features you need or do not need. The latest mobile gadgets are fully endowed with features like music player, camera, connectivity options and internet applications. However, the latest mobile handsets are available at high prices these days.
2. Know what you need. Ask yourself important questions. "How many minutes will I need in a month?" "Will I need things like WiFi, Bluetooth, web access, SMS, text, voicemail, caller ID, MP3, touch screen, keyboard, voice or text pager, or expandable memory."
3. Leave nothing off the table. The best mobile phone offers allow you to take advantage of free gifts like subsidized call rates, free talktime, cashback offers and even a free mobile handset on contract. Get the best mobile phone offers by selecting the offer that suits your budget and needs.
4. Get the best prices. Nowadays, the online mobile shops in the UK are offering the latest handsets at cost-effective prices. With online sites, you don’t need to move around from one shop to another for searching best mobile phone offers. With a single click of mouse can bring a variety of latest handsets being offered with amazing deals. So, you can get your favourite mobile phones at economical prices.
5. When traveling, keep on the lookout for stores that sell disposable cell phones. They are pretty simple, really. Calling in and out is all. No messaging or voice mail. They are as simple as they can get. Purchase the phone, call an activation number, and it's ready. No programming needed. They can usually be purchased with non-refillable accounts up to 30 days. After that they expire, and then you have to buy a new one, or there are some that have no balance or expiration, you just have to buy new phone cards.

Tips

• Shop around. Disposable phones vary widely in their prices, but not their options. All you're going to get is a phone that calls and sends voice, so don't pay more for one phone as opposed to another.

Warnings

• Many of the disposable phones purchased in one country or region may not work in another. You'll just have to buy a new phone.

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How to Hack a Verizon RAZR v3m Mobile Phone

Verizon's history of blocking mobile phone features is nothing new. From their first branded phones, to their latest gadget offering, Verizon locks-down their own mobile device operating systems. Would you like to both utilize and customize your Verizon phone the way Motorola originally designed the RAZR? With a few pieces of software, you can access and customize your own RAZR. It's your phone, and you paid for it; you should be able to utilize all of its functions.This guide will walk you through finding the right software, connecting your RAZR to a PC, and changing settings on the phone to enable both USB and Bluetooth file transfers with Windows XP.
Some People are certified, so be sure you've obtained them from a reliable source before you continue.

1. • Recommended install. This requires the official Motorola drivers from their support site: http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/nss/usb_drivers_pc_charging_drivers.asp
     
     1. Launch the installer by double-clicking on the "Motorola_EU_Driver_Installation_v?.?.?.msi" file (question marks represent version number placeholders).
     2. 1st window: click the "Next" button.
     3. 2nd window: select the "I Agree" radio button if you agree to the license shown in the window, then click the "Next" button.
     4. 3rd window: click the "Close" button.
     5. Connect your RAZR. Find a "Type A" USB to "Type B" Mini-USB cable. Connect the USB end to your PC, and the Mini-USB end to your RAZR. The Windows hardware wizard will show a series of notification balloons from the system tray as it detects and automatically installs drivers.
   • Alternative install. For drivers distributed by a third-party that have no installer:
     
     1. Connect your RAZR. Find a "Type A" USB to "Type B" Mini-USB cable. Connect the USB end to your PC, and the Mini-USB end to your RAZR. This should prompt a hardware wizard to appear in Windows.
     2. 1st window: select "No, not this time" radio-button, then click on the "Next >" button.
     3. 2nd window: select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" radio-button, then click on the "Next >" button.
     4. 3rd window: click on the "Include this location in the search:" check-mark box, enter the path to the downloaded p2k drivers, then click on the "Next >" button.
     5. 4th window: click on the "Continue Anyway" button. This only appears when Driver Signing is set to "Warn" in the "System Properties" > "Hardware" > "Driver Signing" options of Windows XP.
2. Download and install PST. Motorola's Product Support Tool version 7.2.5 is the latest as of this writing, but version 7.2.3 will also work with current p2k software. The PST software is intellectual property of Motorola, so no additional help or screen shots may be provided for obtaining the software.
3. Download and install a p2k seem editor. The p2k Seem Editor is a tool that provides a direct means of manually changing bits of a mobile device's settings. The program only needs be extracted from its archive to function, as it has no installer to run.Originally found on HowardForums.com years ago, the original author and/or distributors have left no information to track the application's version or contributor history. Fortunately, the application is quite stable and reliable in its currently distributed form. Distributions of the application contain a Functions.csv file that assigns comments to specific seem bits, a hexedit.dll file, usually a readme.txt or .nfo file, and the p2kseem.exe program file.
4. Perform a seem edit to enable file transfers. The Seem Editor is sectioned into three main interface groupings: the seem location, hexadecimal grid, and bit switches. To use the seem editor, values are manually entered into the seem location area in the bottom right corner of the window. This will provide search criteria when the "Load from phone" button is clicked. Upon a successful read, hexadecimal data will appear in the top left corner of the window. Clicking on any byte will show the appropriate data in the bit switching area at the bottom left corner of the window.
   
   1. Load the p2k Seem Editor.
   2. Enter 2742 into the "Seem" text box of the "Load" group.
   3. Leave the "Record" text box of the "Load" group at the default value of 1 or 0001.
   4. Enter 0000 into the "Bytes (h)" text box.
   5. Click on the "Load from phone" button.
   6. Rows of hexadecimal values should appear in the upper left corner. If you received a connection error, close the Seem Editor and reset the connection with PST by creating a new phone book, then load phone's data into the new phone book.
   7. Locate the row designed by the number 000060.
   8. Click on the 11th column of dual digit hexadecimal values on this row. The "Offset" will read 006a in the "Selected byte details" group. Alternatively, click on the first column of row 000060 and use your keyboard's arrow keys to navigate right until "Offset" reads 006a.
   9. "Bit 0" in the "Selected byte details" group should have a comment next to it: "Bluetooth Or USB file transfer...". Put a check next to "Bit 0" (comment's suffix will change to "on"), and a check next to "Bit 1".
   10. Double-check your bit changes and an offset value still showing 006a. Verify that the "Save" group and "Load" group check boxes' values match. Ignore the text alignment of the text box contents.
   11. Click on the "Save to phone" button.
   12. Click on the "Yes" button.
   13. Change is complete. Unplug your phone from the USB connection and power cycle it for the changes to take effect.
   14. Search for other seem edits online to change settings that would otherwise be unavailable in Verizon's modified RAZR operating system.
5. Download and install a file transfer utility. Popular file transfer utilities include Mobile Phone Tools, BitPim, and P2k Commander. Find one that works best for your tastes. None of these applications are perfect, but each offers a different twist of functionality. P2k Commander is often touted as the easiest and most straight-forward of p2k-based file transfer utilities, even though it is full of bugs and coded with poor error handling.P2k Commander is authored by an individual from Hungary, with contributors from all over the world. As of this writing, the current version is 4.9.E. Once you're comfortable with one, you should be able to browse, copy, and delete files, as well as view individual file and storage information.
6. Enjoy your new RAZR functionality! Now you'll be empowered to use all of your RAZR's features. Insert a 1GB flash card in your v3m and treat your phone as a camera, thumb drive, and MP3 player, all in one device. Enable Java and download Java apps to your RAZR (Brew-based Java apps only). Enjoy the newfound freedom of a completely unlocked mobile device.

Tips

• If you're only interested in using your PC's USB connection to charge your RAZR, follow steps 1 to 3. The remaining steps are focused on making changes to the RAZR.
• Unlike alternative methods of hacking the Verizon's RAZR, this process does not require flashing your phone's firmware with a version for the v3c. You will still be able to use your flash memory slot after this process.
• Do not run more than one p2k application at a time. Running multiple p2k applications concurrently causes problems because p2k drivers expect one connection at a time.
• When using "BitPim" software, connect your mobile phone after the application is open. Select "v3cm" for your v3m phone when attempting to detect the phone.
• When using "P2k Commander" software, connect your mobile phone before opening the application. The software will read from the phone once the "P2k Mobile Phone" item is selected from a drop-down list at the top.
• Always disable a style, theme, feature, or service before deleting or copying over related files. For example, select a sound style other than "Master Volume" (ie: select "All Off") before deleting or copying over ring tones. Failing to do so may result in partially copied files or driver corruption as a result of copying with P2k Commander.
• The "USB Driver Tool" from Hack the RAZR's site is a valuable tool in resetting your PC's Motorola v3m drivers. This is especially handy if you move your RAZR to a different USB port on your PC or attached USB hub. It should be noted that not all RAZR phones are alike. When looking for items to change, make sure you are looking at the correct information for the the phone you have. CDMA phones like the V3M are different from GSM phones such as the V3 and V3i.
• When in doubt, try disconnecting your RAZR from USB, power cycling it, and reconnecting it to USB. If that doesn't work, disconnect your RAZR, run the "USB Driver Tool", restart your PC, reconnect your RAZR, and reload all of its drivers.
• When replacing the current theme's files on your RAZR, choose a different theme from the Display menu ahead of time. Switch back to the theme after the new files are in place. Sometimes the RAZR will freeze after a file change. If that happens, a simple power cycling should correct it.
• Do not copy over ring tones larger than 250KB in size or longer than 30 seconds. To be safe, create ring tones smaller than these values to account for metric Byte conversion rates (ie: 1,024 Bytes = 1 KB). The RAZR v3m seems to work best with mono mp3 files of any sampling rate. Use sampling rates around 48kHz for longer MP3 files.
• Java applications do work on Verizon's v3m, but only if they're Brew-based. Regular .jar or .jad files wiill not work (reference).

Warnings

• While certain practices, such as customizing your phone are both ethical and legal, other practices are not. Also, the process itself of using Motorola copyrighted software is only legal by those with a license to use it.
• Do not follow this guide unless you're willing to take the necessary risks. Your phone, Verizon warranty, and Verizon service may be at stake. Are the risks of hacking your phone worth the additional functionality and/or customization?
• Most likely, you can flash the phone back to the original software, or remove the seem edits. There is no way to find out if a user has seem-edited the phone if you change them back to factory settings.
• Editing files on your RAZR may flag your phone as modified if it is ever turned into Verizon for service. It may also void your Verizon warranty, insurance, etc. Most of the well known edits are fully reversible provided you backed-up your phone's original files and remembered which seem edits you made.
• Performing seem edits may inadvertently turn your phone into an expensive paperweight. Be extremely careful and meticulously accurate when following directions for seem edits. If possible, connect your phone directly to the USB port on a PC or through a quality USB hub. Inexpensive or low quality USB hubs may inadvertently add lag and decrease the power of USB connections.
• Always make a back-up copy of any file you plan to edit or replace.
• To comply with copyright laws and ethics, links to pirated software (ie: Motorola Product Support Tool licensed for only mobile phone retailers) used in this process will not be posted. An external link listed below points to a RAZR hacking site with their own links to such software. Supplying software that violates a copyright law is illegal, and providing the link to such software may be unethical. WikiHow does not condone software piracy in any form.

Things You'll Need

• Verizon Motorola v3m mobile phone
• Microsoft Windows XP sp-2 installed on a PC with at least one USB port free
• "Type A" USB to "Type B" Mini-USB cable of any length
• Downloaded software as explained in the "Steps" section:
  
  • Motorola v3m (p2k) drivers
  • PST (Product Support Tool) 2.7.3 or 2.7.5
  • Seem editor that is p2k-based
  • File transfer utility that is p2k-based

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Sources and Citations

• Motorola's Mobile Device USB Drivers This will always be the latest drivers available.
• Hack the RAZR.com is an all-in-one site for enabling and customizing your RAZR.
• ModMyMoto is a site for Motorola mod guides, downloads, and community.

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How to Find the Best Mobile Phone Offers

Mobile phones are the best companion for everyone offering plenty of attractive features besides making calls. Here is how to find the best offers.

Steps

1. Determine what features you need or do not need. The latest mobile gadgets are fully endowed with features like music player, camera, connectivity options and internet applications. However, the latest mobile handsets are available at high prices these days.
2. Know what you need. Ask yourself important questions. "How many minutes will I need in a month?" "Will I need things like WiFi, Bluetooth, web access, SMS, text, voicemail, caller ID, MP3, touch screen, keyboard, voice or text pager, or expandable memory."
3. Leave nothing off the table. The best mobile phone offers allow you to take advantage of free gifts like subsidized call rates, free talktime, cashback offers and even a free mobile handset on contract. Get the best mobile phone offers by selecting the offer that suits your budget and needs.
4. Get the best prices. Nowadays, the online mobile shops in the UK are offering the latest handsets at cost-effective prices. With online sites, you don’t need to move around from one shop to another for searching best mobile phone offers. With a single click of mouse can bring a variety of latest handsets being offered with amazing deals. So, you can get your favourite mobile phones at economical prices.
5. When traveling, keep on the lookout for stores that sell disposable cell phones. They are pretty simple, really. Calling in and out is all. No messaging or voice mail. They are as simple as they can get. Purchase the phone, call an activation number, and it's ready. No programming needed. They can usually be purchased with non-refillable accounts up to 30 days. After that they expire, and then you have to buy a new one, or there are some that have no balance or expiration, you just have to buy new phone cards.

Tips

• Shop around. Disposable phones vary widely in their prices, but not their options. All you're going to get is a phone that calls and sends voice, so don't pay more for one phone as opposed to another.

Warnings

• Many of the disposable phones purchased in one country or region may not work in another. You'll just have to buy a new phone.

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How to Make Your Mobile Phone Number Appear As a Private Number

Sometimes you want to make your call private temporarily or have all calls block your calls origin.
Find out how to enhance your privacy here.

Steps

1. There are many ways to enable call blocking. If you have an old phone, skip to step 5.
2. First, look around for a option under your phone's call settings menu called "Show/Hide My Number
3. When you select it, it will most likely be set to "network default," which means that displaying Caller ID information would be dependent on your carrier's network setup for your mobile number. Change it to "hide number" to have the phone ignore the network setting and stop reporting your caller ID information.
4. Check if it works by making a test call. You may also need to turn your phone off and back on for the change to become effective.
5. If it does not work or the option is not available, begin your call with *67, if you're in North America. So, for example instead of dialing 1-718-555-0123 you would dial *6717185550123. If in the United Kingdom and Ireland, then dial 141. If in Australia then dial 1831 before the number, for example

Tips

• If using a GSM phone/network, then dialing #31# before the number would block the caller origin for that call.
• If you have your Caller ID info blocked permanently, then dial, *82 in the US or 1470 in the UK, to unblock it only for the next call.
• If its not working as described, call your mobile service provider to have them walk you through what needs to be done. Just remember to emphasise to them on if you want to be able to temporarily block outgoing call info on your own or to block all outgoing caller ID info.
• You may also contact your mobile service provider to see if they can or will block your name from being displayed and showing your location or "Wireless Caller" instead.

Warnings

• Some carriers/phones don't support hiding your number.
• Blocking your number from being displayed on outgoing calls may cause difficulty getting through to certain numbers that won't accept blocked calls or that need to recognize the incoming number, e.g. voicemail might start asking for your mobile number.
• When calling certain toll-free numbers and emergency services your number may still be relayed despite other call blocking methods.

Things You'll Need

• A mobile phone
• Active service with a mobile service provider

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Sources and Citations

• FCC
• Ainslie.org

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How to Get the Best Mobile Phone Deal if You're Under 24

How to get the best mobile phone deal if you're under 24 and in the UK.
In this, you will find out how to get a mobile for £20 and never pay anything ever again for text messaging or calling.

Steps

1. Go to this website!
2. Sign up for a free SIM card.
3. Submit your details.
4. Wait for the SIM card to arrive in the post.
5. In the meantime, go to eBay UK.
6. Filter the Mobile Phone category to have only MMS phones displayed. This is a necessity for Blyk as they send you advertisements.
7. Buy one at the best deal.
8. Wait for it all to come in the post.
9. Enjoy never having to pay for your mobile ever again.

Tips

• Do it soon before something unexpected happens.

Warnings

• If you use up your airtime, you will have to pay to extra for more messages and minutes.

Things You'll Need

• An eBay account.
• A UK passport.
• An age of 16-24.
• A way of proving this.

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How to Unlock Mobile Phones

Generally phones are unlocked so they can be used on other networks. So if you bought a AT&T phone...you could use it on T-Mobile, for example. Here is how you can unlock a phone.

Steps

1. Talk to your local cellular sales representative - some companies are happy to unlock a phone if it's from one of their rivals. Also, if you say you are travelling to another country and need to use a local carrier there, they may unlock the phone for you. Many cellular providers will give you the unlock code if you had been a customer of theirs, using the phone you are trying to unlock, for a certain period of time.
2. Check forums dedicated to cell phone unlocking. It's a great resource with a lot of people who are very knowledgeable. Sometimes there are special tools (such as Motorola's RSS software for iDen phones) which can unlock phones from a computer. In some cases, you must e-mail a file from your phone received with said software to a hacker, which can unlock the file and send it back to you. After loading the file back onto your phone, the phone is unlocked.

Tips

• Although it is always a good idea to let professionals do the work some phones can easily be unlocked. For example DCT3 and DCT4 Nokia phones can be unlocked for free, the software is widely available on the net. Free unlocking is also possible for old models of Sony Ericsson, Panasonic, Siemens and some other.
• If all else fails, deliver to your local mobile phone repair shop. They can try to fix it.
• If you purchased the phone through the wireless service provider like T-Mobile, AT&T etc., the Customer Service Representative can provide you detailed information and unlock codes after a few months of service. Travelling out of country on a GSM phone/network is one of the common reasons why you may need to unlock your phone. Without it, you would not be able to use the SIM card from another provider in the new country.

Warnings

• Be sure to backup important information from your phone [Contacts, Messages etc].
• Make copies of all files downloaded from your phone *before* they are modified. If something is wrong with the modified copy, you can reload the unmodified one to go "back to normal" in many cases.

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How to Protect a Mobile Phone from Being Stolen

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With mobiles or cell phones becoming fancier, more popular, and more expensive, they are increasingly liable to theft. Even then, many thieves are more interested in accessing your wireless service [1] and potentially, stealing your identity. Unless you want to deal with all the hassles of getting a new phone (or paying for unauthorized charges on your bill) you'd do well to find out how to ensure that your phone finds its way back to you or at least, how you can make it difficult for thieves to get anything out of it.

Steps

1. Use the details recorded previously to report a crimeKeep details. Make a record of all your phone information and keep this in a safe place. Include the following elements in the information:
   
   • Your phone number
   • The make and model
   • Color and appearance details
   • The pin or security lock code
   • The IMEI number (on GSM phones)
2. Add a security mark. Use an ultra violet pen to print your post code and house number onto both your mobile handset and battery. This makes it easily identifiable as your property if lost or stolen. It would also be good if you write your alternate contact number or email id on your phone. This would help the finder of your handset to contact you if he or she intents to return it. The ultra-violet pen marking will wear off every couple of months, so reapply it when you feel necessary.
3. Use the security lock code, or PIN feature, to lock your phone. This will make it less valuable to a thief and deny them access to personal numbers stored on your SIM card.
4. Register your phone with your network operator. If your phone is stolen, report the loss to them immediately. Using your IMEI number, they may be able to block your hand set and account details. Some wireless carriers are willing to do this, and some aren't. If done, this will prevent anyone from using the phone across any network, even if the SIM card is changed.
   
   • Keep in mind that once the phone is disabled, it may not be able to be used again, even if you get it back. [2]
   • Keep records of this call--the date, time, name of the person you spoke to, what they said, and their extension. Ask for confirmation in writing that your phone has been disabled.[3] This is important in case the thief makes fraudulent charges on your account.
5. Have your phone number disabled. In addition to reporting your phone lost or stolen, you should also disable your phone number (not account) so that no further charges can be applied. This is in case the thief figures out how to access your account through another hand set, or in case the carrier is unwilling to block the handset. Remember that, as mentioned earlier, many thieves stand to benefit from using your service rather than selling your phone, especially between the moment they steal it and the moment you realize your phone is missing.[4] As in the previous step, keep detailed records of when you requested your account to be disabled.
6. Request an immediate, formal investigation from your carrier. Sometimes this can prevent (or at least delay) the carrier from launching a collections effort and tainting your credit, if things get ugly. [5]
7. File a police report immediately. Time is money, literally. A thief can add over US$10,000 to your cell phone bill in just hours by making international calls, and you might end up being asked to foot the bill.[6] Some phone companies may require proof that the phone was actually stolen, versus it having been lost. A police report serves as evidence, which will make your wireless provider more cooperative, especially if insurance is involved. If you continue to encounter problems with your wireless provider in that they are not disabling the phone or your account in a timely manner and insist that you cover the charges made by the thief, let them know that you intend to file a complaint with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), your state attorney general's office, and your state's public utility commission (PUC) (or the equivalent authorities in your country).[7]
8. Make a lime-green color gel for your phone's display. This will make your phone look like an old monochrome one. A very experienced hobbyist can also replace all white SMD LEDs in the phone with lime-green ones (better not only in display, but also in keyboard). Such a mod will distract most thieves, but note, however, that it may attract a rare group of thieves who hunt for vintage items.
9. Install anti phone theft software. There is suppliers that provide modern anti theft software for your phone. The software enables you to remotely contact your mobile and stay in control. For example, one of the recently published solutions for Symbian and Android is Theft Aware: [8], others provide Windows Mobile or Blackberry support (GadgetTrak, [9]).
10. Never let the phone get out of your sight. Unless you are sleeping of course, always have your eyes on the phone.

Tips

• IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity and is the 15 digit number unique to your phone, it can be found by looking beneath the battery or by keying in *#06# on most phones.
• If you are in the UK, the Home Office and Police advise you to also visit ImMobilise. This is free to join service allowing you to register your equipment against your contact details. If recovered, the police are able to access this information and return your goods.
• Placing a message on the mobile phone to the effect of "If phone stolen IMEI number will be reported" is normally enough for it to be dropped off to the local police station.
• Mobile phones are valuable, both to you and potential thieves, so take care when using them in public. Avoid having them on display, or talking on them in busy areas where they can be easily snatched.
• If you own a Nokia Series 60 phone (ex E61, 6620, etc) or some others you may enable a remote lock command. This permits you to send a text(sms) message to your phone to lock the phone remotely. On the E61 go to the Tools option in the Menu, then navigate to Settings, then navigate to Security, then Phone and SIM, then use the Allow remote lock. If it asks you for a password and you haven't entered any yet, then the password is 12345. If your phone does not support this, products like Theft Aware help you to do that anyways.
• At least on some Sprint phones (and maybe other carriers), if the default lock code is not 1234, it could be the last 4 digits of your cell phone number. For example, if your cellphone number is (123) 456-7890, the default lock code could be 7890.
• If you have a MobileMe account and an iPhone, you can use the Find my iPhone feature (same for iPad, even though this article isn't about them)

Warnings

• If you live in the USA, not all of these tips will work for you. Some US cell phone companies won't disable your phone using the IMEI number in this same manner.
• Never leave your mobile phone unattended. It only takes a second for it to be grabbed. Keep it secure and out of sight.
• Never reveal your PIN code or SIM Lock code under any circumstances, unless an authorized party is asking for it.
• Always keep your phone deep inside the internal pocket of your jacket or coat, whenever walking through any street.
• Don't lose your Security Code. Carriers can give you the PIN code, but the Security Code you set on your mobile can usually only be reset by having the software reset by the manufacturer. This means you'll have to visit a repair center or send the device off for repair.
• Keep in mind the possibility that you simply have misplaced your handset and that the person who has it intends to return it to you. Be polite in all circumstances, even if you suspect theft.

Things You'll Need

• A Mobile Phone
• A Service Provider
• IMEI Number
• Make, model, and colour of the mobile phone
• Any details regarding any ultra-violet pen markings etc.

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Sources and Citations

• VideoJug.com - How to Protect Your Mobile Phone Original source of article. Shared with permission.
• Ensquared.com - Compare Mobile Phone Insurance

1. ↑ http://www.snopes.com/crime/prevent/celltheft.asp
2. ↑ Phone companies offer advice to prevent cell phone loss, theft
3. ↑ http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/cellphoneslost0507.htm
4. ↑ http://www.snopes.com/crime/prevent/celltheft.asp
5. ↑ http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/cellphoneslost0507.htm
6. ↑ http://www.turn.org/article.php?id=572
7. ↑ http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/cellphoneslost0507.htm
8. ↑ http://www.theftaware.com/
9. ↑ http://www.gadgettrak.com/

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How to Block Mobile Phone Spam

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Just when you think you've got junk mail and e-mail spam under control, you might start getting unsolicited text messages on your mobile phone. This can be especially irritating because you normally can't delete a text message without opening it, and in some plans, you might get charged for every text message you receive! Here are some ways to block mobile phone spam, also known as SMS spam or m-spam. They're not perfect, but they might hold you over until spam-blocking technology catches up with mobile phones.

Steps

1. Block all text messages originating from the Internet. Since the majority of mobile phone spam is sent through the Internet (where spammers can text you for free) you can ask your service provider to prevent all Internet messages from reaching your phone. As of June 2008, this feature is offered by T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon Wireless. [1]
2. Create an alias. If there are some messages you want to receive from the Internet (airline schedules, hotel reservations, etc.), then some providers will allow you to create a unique alias, blocking all messages that are not addressed to your alias. This filters out spammers, who usually find their targets by sending text messages to random numbers (1234557890@txt.company.com). Give your alias address only to the people and website you actually want to receive messages from. As of June 2008, this feature is offered by AT&T, Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile.[2]
   
   • Doing this may inadvertently block replies to your text messages. If the reply-to address isn't your alias and someone replies to your message or e-mail, their message will get blocked because it wasn't sent to your alias.
   • If your carrier allows you to block all text messages except when it comes from a specific address, you can create an e-mail account that has good spam filtering software and have your phone only receive messages from that specific e-mail address. Have people text message you at that address, and have all the e-mails from that account forward automatically to your phone.
3. Block a specific number, e-mail address, or website. Most providers offer this option, and it can be useful if the spammer consistently text messages you from the same number or e-mail address, or if they always include their URL in the messages they send. You can also block all (or the majority) of known phone spam numbers for your area according to a user-generated database.[3][4]
4. Dispute your cell phone bill. If spammers continue to get through, you may be able to convince the carrier to drop the charges associated with those messages. You have a better chance at this if you call as soon as your receive the spam.[5]

Carrier Specific Instructions

In addition to calling your carrier to add these settings, you may also be able to block spam through the carrier website as follows. (Keep in mind that the layout of the website may have changed since this writing, so feel free to update this page as needed.)

• AT&T: Log in at http://mymessages.wireless.att.com/. Under Preferences, look for the text-blocking and alias options. You can also block specific addresses and websites.
• Verizon Wireless: Head on over to http://www.verizonwireless.com/, and make sure you're logged in first, if not, log in. Under "My Verizon" you should see "My Services", and then under My Services, you should see a list of options, at the bottom of the list should be "Spam Control". Go ahead and click that, and from there you can block up to five numbers and 15 internet emails/domains/etc.
• T-Mobile: Log into http://www.t-mobile.com/ and go to "My t-mobile" using the t-mobile sites drop down at the top of the page. Now, search for "Change plan or services" and click the link. You will be taken to a page with the section "Your Current Services" where you'll have to click the "change services" button. Here, you can block text messages, instant messages, photo messages, messages sent via e-mail, or even all text messages.
• Sprint: Log in at http://www.sprint.com/. On the top navigation bar, move the mouse to hover over "Digital Lounge", then click "Messenging" on the smaller menu that appears. (Alternately, click on "My device & media" and then click on the "Messaging" icon.) Click on the "Block Texts" button under the "Texting" section. Select the "Block messages from all senders in my block list" option. In the text box, enter a phone number, email address or domain (such as Comcast.net) that you want to block. Click the "Add" button. Click the "Save changes" button.
• Virgin Mobile: Check the Messaging Settings page on Virgin Mobile’s website (http://www.virginmobile.com/) to block text messages from up to ten telephone numbers or email addresses; you can also change preferences on your handset (VirginXL or VirginXtras > Messaging > Messaging Management).

Tips

• There is software designed to be installed on your phone to filter text messages.[6][7] This may be the only way to block spam from your own carrier, which is common in countries like Thailand.[8]
• Look at the message in question and determine if the sender is someone you know or not. (Sometimes friends annoy other friends this way.)

Warnings

• Registering your phone on the National Do Not Call Registry only prevents phone calls, not text messages.
• Do not respond to text message spam, because usually the first time is random numbers being tested for responses. If you do respond to a spam message, you may inadvertently sign yourself up for additional spam messages as many times spammers can and will sell your digits to other spammers. Don't take their bait.
• Same applies for unknown phone numbers. If, for example, your bank is calling your phone, better hang up and call them back on their official contact numbers. If you are unsure if a number is safe to call back do an internet research.

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Sources and Citations

1. ↑ http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/12/how-to-block-cellphone-spam/index.html
2. ↑ http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/12/how-to-block-cellphone-spam/index.html
3. ↑ http://crackberry.com/numbercop-blocks-unwanted-callers
4. ↑ http://www.numbercop.com/
5. ↑ http://blogs.consumerreports.org/electronics/2008/03/cell-phone-spam.html
6. ↑ http://www.smobilesystems.com/homepage/pointguard.jsp
7. ↑ http://www.mcleaner.com/
8. ↑ http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Block-Cell-Phone-Spam&action=submit - Comment #65

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How to Make Your Cell Phone Battery Last Longer

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While many of us now use mobile phones in place of land-line phones in our homes, the primary benefit of mobile phones remains their portability. A mobile phone is only as portable as its power source, however, so to get the most out of your phone you need to get the most out of your battery. When it comes to battery life, there are two separate, but connected, considerations: how to make the battery last longer between charges, and how to prolong the overall life of the battery.

Steps

Increase Time between Charges

1. Turn the phone off. This is probably the most effective and most simple way of conserving your battery’s power. If you don't plan on answering the phone while you're sleeping or after business hours, just turn it off. Do the same if you are in an area with no reception (such as a subway or remote area, since constantly searching for service depletes the battery fairly quickly. Some phones have an automatic power save feature, but it takes about 30 minutes with no service to kick in. By then, much battery power has been used.
2. Stop searching for a signal. When you are in an area with poor or no signal, your phone will constantly look for a better connection, and will use up all your power doing so. This is easily understood if you have ever forgotten to turn off your phone on a flight. The best way to ensure longer battery life is to make sure you have a great signal where you use your phone. If you don't have a perfect signal, get a cell phone repeater which will amplify the signal to provide near perfect reception anywhere.
3. Switch off the vibrate function on your phone, and use just the ring tone instead. The vibrate function uses up a lot of battery power. Keep the ring tone volume as low as possible.
4. Turn off your phone's back light. The back light is what makes the phone easier to read in bright light or outside. However, the light also uses battery power. If you can get by without it, your battery will last longer. If you have to use the back light, many phones will let you set the amount of time to leave the back light on. Shorten that amount of time. Usually, one or two seconds will be sufficient. Some phones have an ambient light sensor, which can turn off the back light in bright conditions and enable it in darker ones.
5. Avoid using unnecessary features. If you know it will be a while before your phone’s next charge, don’t use the camera or connect to the Internet. Flash photography can drain your battery especially quickly.
6. Keep calls short. This is obvious, but how many times have you heard someone on their mobile phone say, "I think my battery’s dying," and then continue their conversation for several minutes? Sometimes, the dying battery is just an excuse to get off the phone (and a good one, at that), but if you really need to conserve the battery, limit your talk time.
7. Turn off Bluetooth. It will drain your battery very quickly.
8. Same goes for WIFI, GPS, and infrared capabilities, if your phone has these features built in. Keep them off; save more power.
9. Use GSM - Using your phone in 3G / Dual Mode will drain the battery quicker than if you just use GSM mode - have a look at your phones spec and you'll see it will quote two different battery life times - normally 50% more for pure GSM use.

Prolong the Life of Your Battery

1. Initialize a new battery. New batteries should be fully charged before their first use to obtain maximum capacity. Nickel-based batteries should be charged for 16 hours initially and run through 2-4 full charge/full discharge cycles, while lithium ion batteries should be charged for about 5-6 hours. Ignore the phone telling you that the battery is full--this is normal but is not accurate if the battery is not initialized. #DO NOT fully discharge a lithium-ion battery! Unlike Ni-Cd batteries, lithium-ion batteries' life is shortened every time you fully discharge them. Instead, charge them when the battery meter shows one bar left. Lithium-ion batteries, like most rechargeable batteries, have a set number of charges in them.[1]
2. Keep the battery cool. Put the battery in the freezer or fridge. Your battery will last longest if used near room temperature, and nothing wears on a battery like extended exposure to high temperatures. While you can’t control the weather, you can avoid leaving your phone in a hot car or in direct sunlight, and you don’t have to carry your phone in your pocket, where your body heat will raise its temperature. In addition, check the battery while it’s charging. If it seems excessively hot, your charger may be malfunctioning.
3. Charge your battery correctly, in accordance with its type. Most newer cell phones have lithium-ion batteries, while older ones generally have nickel-based batteries. Read the label on the back of the battery or in the technical specifications in the manual to determine which yours is.
   
   • Nickel-based batteries (either NiCd or NiMH) DO NOT generally suffer from a misunderstood phenomenon known as the "memory effect." As described in Wikipedia and many expert sources,[2] the term "memory effect" has been widely mythologized to describe any and all deterioration of NiCd (and other battery chemistries), in many cases misleading consumers into further shortening the lives of the batteries through over-discharging to "recondition" them.[3]
   • [This section formerly read: If you charge the battery partially enough times, eventually the battery "forgets" that it can charge fully. A nickel-based battery suffering from memory effect can be reconditioned, which requires the battery to be completely discharged, then completely recharged (sometimes several times). The appropriate length of time between reconditionings varies. A good rule to follow for nickel-battery cell-phones is to discharge them completely once every two to three weeks, and only when you have a charger available. [4] ]
   • Lithium ion batteries can be preserved by careful charging and avoiding storing them at full charge.[5] They do not require "reconditioning."
   • Regardless of the battery type, use only a charger rated for your battery, and discontinue use of a charger that causes the battery to heat up excessively.
4. Store batteries properly. If your battery will be out of use for a while, disconnect it from the phone and store it in a cool place (the refrigerator is good, but freezing temperatures do not slow oxidation) and away from metal objects. Ensure that the battery is not exposed to moisture; try putting the battery in an airtight container or bag. Lithium ion batteries are not rated to operate at refrigerated temperatures, so let the battery sit outside the refrigerator for at least an hour before using it again. Lithium ion batteries oxidize least when they are stored at 40% charge. Never store a lithium battery at low voltage. Recharge batteries after storage.
5. Clean the battery contacts on the battery and on the phone. Over time, contacts may accumulate dirt. Clean them with a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol to maximize the efficiency of energy transfer. In addition, if the contacts are two different metals, such as gold and tin, accelerated corrosion known as "galvanic or bi-metallic" occurs. Cutting the corrosion from the contacts often requires solvents, such as acetone or nail polish remover. Be careful: these solvent dissolve plastic, so use a Q-Tip to avoid damaging the battery housing or the phone.
6. Use a black background whenever possible. AMOLED screens use a lot less power displaying black instead of white [6]. When web browsing use sites like bGoog.com [1] that displays a black Google background instead of white.

Battery Failure Indicators

• The usable time after recharging is shortened.
• The battery becomes unusually warm during a recharge cycle.
• The battery becomes unusually warm during phone use.
• The battery case often is swollen. This is detectable by feeling and viewing the inside/phone-side of the battery case. Also, when the battery is placed inside/phone-side down on a flat, smooth surface, it will rock and will sustain a spin motion. The case of a healthy battery is flat and will not sustain a spin motion.
• The battery develops a hard spot. This is detectable on the inside/phone-side surface of the battery by gently pinching about the surface between one's fingers.

Tips

• Most phones now days don't need the backlight to view the screen, so it might be wise to leave the backlight off.
• Regardless of how well you care for your battery, it will die eventually. When it does, you may be able to have it refurbished by sending it to the manufacturer or bringing it back to the retailer. If it cannot be refurbished, or if you just want to get a new battery, be sure to recycle it, either by returning it to the manufacturer or retailer, or by bringing it to a recycling center. Most major retail electronics stores have drop-off boxes for recycled phones.
• Check to see if your phone has a "Battery Save" option. If so, you can turn this on to increase the life of your battery.
• You should not have to turn off your phone to charge it. Most battery chargers deliver more than enough current to power your phone and charge it at the same time. Doing so will not lengthen the charge time, and leaving a phone on allows the user to be aware of its fuel gauge, so that you can remove it when the battery is full.
• When using a car charger, do not charge the battery when the inside temperature of your car is hot. Wait until the car has cooled before you plug in the phone.
• Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries naturally get quite warm while charging, unless you use a specialized "slow charger". If your phone uses a NiMH battery, do not worry about the heat generated during charging unless it becomes so hot that it is uncomfortable to touch.
• mAh is an abbreviation for milli-ampere hours which are units of electrical charge. Larger values, for batteries of the same battery voltage, indicate that the battery has a larger capacity and will power your phone for a longer period of time before charging.

Warnings

• Do not store a lithium battery with a very low charge for a long time, the battery monitor will draw a small current, which might cause a 'deep discharge' which may cause damage to the battery.
• Avoid cheap, knockoff chargers as they may cause excessive battery heating.
• When buying lithium ion batteries, be aware that oxidation begins at the time of manufacture, not the time of first use. As such, older lithium batteries will have reduced capacity (about 20% per year stored at room temperature). If you buy a battery at a clearance sale price, expect that you will get less life out of the mobile phone.
• Never dispose of old batteries in the trash. Batteries contain toxic metals, and electronic waste from batteries and other electronic components is becoming a major problem. Improper disposal of toxic batteries is illegal in many jurisdictions.[7]

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Sources and Citations

1. ↑ http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-6255-1043618-2.html
2. ↑ http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en-us&q=%22memory+effect%22+myth&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
3. ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_effect
4. ↑ http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-6255-1043618-2.html
5. ↑ http://www.batteryuniversity.com/partone-12.htm
6. ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_LED
7. ↑ Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation

• Battery University Detailed information on caring for batteries of all types
• TechRepublic.com Article on extending battery life
• Bukisa.com Tips for extending battery life

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