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Smartphones from years past had screens that were far more prone to scratches than the aluminosilicate glass that Apple uses for the new versions of the iPhone. Yet many people still feel that screen protectors are essential accessories -- not simply for the extra protection against damage but also for what they can do to combat glare and dirt. When choosing between matte or glossy screen protectors, you'll need to make some compromises in clarity and appearance.
Removing apps from the Android SDK phone is a great way to free up space for bigger and better uses. Remove the apps from an Android SDK phone with help from an electronics expert in this free video clip.
Deleting a Facebook widget on your phone screen only requires that you follow a few straightforward steps. Delete a Facebook widget on your phone screen with help from a technology and communications expert in this free video clip.
A Micro SIM card is a necessary addition for your iPad for a few different reasons. Find out why you really should have a Micro SIM card for an iPad with help from an Apple retail expert in this free video clip.
Putting a screen protector on an iPhone is sometimes a lot easier said than done if you don't know the right technique. Put a screen protector on an iPhone without creating bubbles with help from an expert in Apple retail in this free video clip.
When shopping for iPhone screen protectors, you will come across a variety of types and styles. On various websites, a lot of the protectors are listed as "X6" or "X3." This may seem like a specific model or type, but there is a key reason that the protectors are listed that way and is done by several different companies.
Changing a SIM card depends on the model of your phone, however usually they can be located behind the battery of most models. Discover how to change your SIM card from an IT entrepreneur in this free video on mobile accessories.
An end user license agreement, commonly abbreviated EULA, is a contract between the developer and purchaser of a program, such as an Android application. It is used to establish the purchaser's right to use the application, but can also be used to give the developer various rights. Adding an end user license agreement to your Android app is relatively easy. When the user launches the app for the first time, the EULA is displayed and he has two options: accept or decline. He must accept the agreement to start the app.
A cellphone’s digitizer is the glass panel that sits on top of the phone’s LCD display and serves as the touchscreen interface for the device. If the digitizer is damaged, the interface may no longer function properly, leaving the A877 unusable. Installing a new digitizer requires the connection of a hex ribbon cable within the body of the phone. This necessitates the opening of the phone, but with the proper tools, the installation process can be completed without damage to the digitizer or the telephone components.
Ruby is an open-source, dynamic programming language used by developers around the world, a tribute to its simplicity and productivity. If you are developing apps for the Android mobile operating system, using Ruby in your projects will allow you to write less code and achieve more. Unfortunately, Ruby cannot be used natively on Android devices; but you can use Ruboto to bring Ruby and Android together. Before you can start developing Ruby apps for the Android, you must install Android SDK and NDK, Ant and Java JDK.
A JAR -- short for Java ARchive -- file is an archive containing the Java class files, metadata and resources that make up a Java application. Although a JAR file can be used to install an app on a Java-enabled cell phone, some phones only work with JAD -- Java Application Descriptor -- files. Furthermore, if the JAR file is greater than 1 MB, most phones will only accept and install it as a JAD file. Converting JAR files for Java cell phones amounts to converting JAR files to JAD files.
Although many cell-phone users have no problems with their phone's screen, you may find that your phone's screen is flickering during texting. Screen flickering, especially during activities such as texting and viewing images, is not considered to be normal for most phones. There are several potential causes for screen flickering on your cell phone. By troubleshooting through each cause, you can typically fix your phone's screen flicker problem.
The EVX-2 is an updated version of Traxxas’ EVX Electronic speed controller (ESC). There are two versions of the EVX, a land-based controller and a marine ESC built with protection from moisture in mind for use with RC boats. There are no changes in the physical connectors between the EVX and the EVX-2; this allows for easy replacement of the older ESC with a newer unit.
A DM file is an audio file that was encoded using a Digital Rights Management tool to protect it from piracy. Most DM files are ringtones, DRM-encoded by the DRM Packager Tool and used on Sony Ericsson phones. These files can only be used on authorized phones. Disabling the DRM protection is illegal, so the only way to unlock a DM ringtone is to record it and save it in a different format. Fortunately, you can find dozens of tools to help you. Note that although using the unlocked ringtone yourself is legal, distributing it is still illegal.
A GSM SIM card surveillance device works in the same manner as a cellphone, but does not require someone to answer when a call is placed to the device. These devices allow interested parties to listen to conversations without being present in the room and require a SIM card to work properly.
COBOL is a computer language sometimes used in business applications and is alternatively known by its longer name, Common Business-Oriented Language. COBOL is an object-oriented form of programming that uses interacting data fields as the basis for constructing program functions. The control card is sometimes used in this type of programming to make it possible to access information that cannot be coded within an existing set of data.
The International Mobile Subscriber Identity, or IMSI, is a 15-digit number that identifies your phone over a mobile network. The IMSI number is stored on the SIM card that is inserted into your phone. Most mobile phones come with a USB cable that allows you to attach your phone to your Windows computer and upload media, such as pictures and songs. You can use the USB cable to find out information such as your phone’s IMSI number. The HyperTerminal emulation software allows you to retrieve the number from your SIM card. HyperTerminal used to be a built-in Windows component before…
Bluetooth technology allows users to transmit data, such as audio from a stereo receiver, over limited distances, such as the interior dimensions of a vehicle. Connecting a Motorola headset to a Pioneer car stereo via Rocketfish Bluetooth technology requires a MicroUSB adaptor to allow the receiver to communicate with the headphones. Although the components of this setup – the headphones, receiver and Bluetooth adapter – are manufactured by different producers, they work together when configured properly.
The LG HBM-310's one function is to play sounds from a connected Bluetooth device. While often a sound issue will mean that the headset has become defective, the headset can also stop making sounds if the connection between the headset and your Bluetooth device has been severed.
Mobile phones have grown incredibly sophisticated, with a growing number performing many of the functions of a full-size computer, as well as some things a desktop computer can’t do, such as navigating with GPS or starting a car. A 2011 Pew Internet Project survey found that 25 percent of smartphone owners do most of their Internet browsing on their phones. The dilemma is that the more you depend on your phone, the faster you’re going to drain its battery. While screen, processor and storage technology has advanced significantly, lithium-ion batteries haven’t changed much in 15 years. Incremental improvements in battery…
An emergency situation can become much more stressful when you’re stuck with a dead cell phone. Learn about hand-wound, solar, and battery boost chargers with help from an expert in this free video clip.
Cell phones are so essential to some people that a lost or damaged mobile phone could mean loss of income or the freedom to travel. Protecting your cell phone from drops, scratches and other damage is therefore a prudent choice and may save you money in more ways than one. However, just as there are thousands of cell phone brands and models to choose from, an equally daunting selection of cell phone cases are available. Knowing what to look for in a cell phone case, and taking the environment in which you use your phone into consideration, can help you…
Cell phones come with a variety of hardware and software features that reduce battery life. If you’re not careful, you might pick up your cell phone and find its battery dead when you need it most. You can squeeze more battery life out of your cell phone by following some simple best-charging practices, disabling features you don’t use and adjusting your phone's settings.
If your mobile data plan allows you to roam, you could be in for some hefty charges when your trip is over. Your mobile device uses data even when you are not using the Internet. Social networking and communication apps, like email and Facebook, connect to check for messages while your phone's contacts and media sync in the background. You have several options to manage your roaming data usage, but they depend on your platform, device and carrier.
The Nokia E71 is a smartphone that uses Global System for Mobile Communications technology, and Celcom 3G is a GSM cellular service provider in Malaysia. After unlocking your E71 smartphone, you can connect to Celcom 3G's cellular network by inserting a Celcom 3G subscriber identity module into the phone.
IMEI locks are specific to phones that use the Global Standard for Mobile communications network technology. Network locks apply to cellphones that use the Code Division Multiple Access network technology. These phones do not have IMEI numbers. In practice, carriers use both locks for the same purpose. They prevent you from activating the phone on a different carrier. Carriers refer to both as a subsidy lock.
One thing that all Global System for Mobile communication network phones have in common is a SIM card. This small removable chip card has essentially two main purposes: to enable the phone to communicate with its network and to store information. This information can be recovered using forensic hardware or software. However, if the SIM card is damaged, information will not likely be retrievable.
If you have an Android-based smart phone, you've probably noticed the "Search" button. Because this button is rarely used, newer Android phones like XPERIA X12, Motorola Flipout and Motorola Backflip don't use it or even physically remove it. If you have a "Search" button on your device, you can re-map it to perform another function, such as opening an app. Note that you must install and use a third party app to perform this task.
With a single line of code, you can make your Web app fit any size screen on Android devices. This includes the various models of Android smartphones as well as Android tablets. There is no need to know the exact screen size specification for each Android model when you use the HTML's viewport variable. In addition, use a few design principles to deliver a user-friendly graphical interface that is easy to navigate and use.
The Nokia N8 is a smartphone that offers touchscreen technology and a built-in camera. Like most electronic devices, the N8 is not immune to extreme temperatures. Both high and low temperatures can damage the phone, particularly the battery. A Nokia N8 battery exposed to extreme temperatures may become depleted.
MetroPCS phones feature the ability to download thousands of applications from the @metro App Store. Unlocking or flashing your MetroPCS phone removes the carrier lock installed on the phone but does not affect your ability to download applications from the @metro App Store. Flashing your phone will, however, void the terms of your phone's warranty.
The Ringdroid application helps users to make custom ringtones from mobile phones such as the LG Optimus S. If your app is experiencing problems such as not saving the created tones or constantly crashing, you have several options available to resolve the problem so that you can continue to make ringtones.
The Pantech C740 is the "Matrix" cell phone with the unusual features of both a physical number keypad and a physical keyboard. Your Matrix is capable of storing your contacts' information, accessing your email and saving the photos you take, so keeping your data secure is important. One of the security features you have is the "hidden key," which is built into your phone's UMTS Subscriber Identify Module (USIM) card.
Button problems on your Nokia N96 can make it difficult for you to navigate through your phone's menu or perform simple functions such as texting or making calls. The problems can stem from the need to upgrade your phone's software or a firmware issue that requires a hard reset.
The iPhone accommodates a variety of information, from photographs and video clips to calendar events. When you first get a new iPhone, taking a few minutes to import your data makes it easy to have access to many of your computer files from almost anywhere. The amount of space imported data occupies on your phone depends on the file size.
NET10 subscribers can purchase ringtones directly from the company to personalize their phones. If you are having problem downloading a ringtone on your phone, your available balance or network connection could be the root cause. Before contacting NET10 customer service, check a few items on your phone that could solve the problem.
If you drop or scratch your Samsung Impression, you can damage the smartphone’s touch-screen display. A screen protector helps to protect this touch-screen display from accidental damage. The quality of a screen protector can vary significantly. High-end, quality screen protectors typically use urethane film technology. Originally, the military developed this technology to protect helicopter rotors and electronic displays from harsh environments. Choosing a good screen protector for your Samsung Impression can help to increase the life of your device.
The charging port on the Samsung A900 sits on the right side of the device and allows you to both charge up the battery and connect the device to a computer. The charging port is held to the motherboard by four small solder joints, so if your charging port is coming loose you can reset this solder to secure the port. However, if the port simply no longer works to only way to fix the issue is to replace the port.
Your Bluetooth stereo headset must be synced with another device before it will play music -- a process called pairing. If your headset appears to be paired with a laptop or mobile phone but will not play music, you may be missing essential software; or, the devices could be incompatible.
Android developers use Java to create the layout XML and the functionality of an Android app. You use Java to read a 2D array in an XML file, which contains the settings and stored values you use in an Android app. Java includes functions and features that let you read the Android's XML variables in order to import them into users' screens.
Android is an operating system created for mobile phones and other mobile devices. Android runs on an open source platform that allows developers to create new applications for the operating system. The developer of the individual application then dictates how to make the application available to the public. Some developers offer their applications for free, while others create paid applications they sell for a fee on the Android Market. Like any other intellectual property applications have copy write protection, and this protection prevents you from sharing paid applications with others.
The BlueAnt Z9i Bluetooth headset is designed to allow you to listen to audio from a cellphone, MP3 player, computer or any other type of Bluetooth device, while keeping your hands free for other tasks. If you have a Z9i headset, it can be helpful to know which devices the headset is compatible with so that you can ensure any device you purchase will work with the headset.
SIM cards are small, thin cards that hold information, and are used in a plethora of different cell phones, including AT&T's iPhone. While SIM cards may be removed from one phone, and put into a phone belonging to another provider, it can't be done with all phones. There's a distinct difference between the wireless technology used by different service providers, and part of that difference involves SIM cards.
Bluetooth headsets offer the benefits of convenience and flexibility, but as with any electronic device, they are not without problems. In particular, issues with static can interfere with reception and diminish the user experience. In some cases, simple troubleshooting methods can resolve the static issue while in others, software or equipment upgrades may be necessary.
The Sidekick line of phones feature sliding or rotating screens that hide a full QWERTY keyboard for quick and easy texting. Released in 2007, Motorola's Sidekick Slide and Sharp's Sidekick LX introduced multimedia messaging service (MMS) and slimmer form factors to the Sidekick line. Both phones use similar software which features customizable general ringtones and caller-specific ringtones.
Placing and receiving calls outside your cellphone network's plan can be expensive. The Smart Roaming SIM Card allows you to send and receive long-distance phone calls while roaming at a discounted rate. A credit voucher is shipped with your SIM card. This credit voucher is used to activate your card for use.
If you are tired of listening to the pre-load ringtones on your Telus ZTE mobile phone, you can create your own personal ringtones from media files stored on your computer. Websites such as Cellsea and Brinked offer free software that you can use to turn an MP3 or WAV file into a ringtone. After creating your tone, you can quickly install it on your phone using the phone's mass storage capabilities.
Activating a new AT&T subscriber identity module card, better known as a SIM card, requires several bits of information, most of which are obtained by the carrier at the time you subscribe to its service. Although your AT&T account may be established, your mobile phone is not usable on the provider’s networks until its SIM card is activated.
The offline mode on the Nokia N95 mobile phone is used to disable the cellular data and voice services. Normally, you can toggle between the offline and online modes through the phone's settings. If your phone is stuck in the offline mode, outdated software can be one of the causes.
The Motorola KRZR K1m mobile phone is pre-loaded with several ringtones. If you have your own special ringtones that you want to use on the phone, but you are unable to change from the default, there are several factors you need to consider. The format, size and location of your ringtone can determine whether or not you can successfully change your tone.
