Cell Phones

If you use a cell phone, you know that sometimes it can be difficult to get a solid signal indoors. Different types of construction, distance to the local cell tower, and electronic interference can…

When you're ready to switch to a different mobile provider but want to keep your favorite Sidekick Slide phone, unlocking it is a fast and simple process. The longest part may be waiting for an email…

Boost Mobile is a prepaid cell phone service operated by Sprint Nextel, which focuses on urban users who would like advanced features but don't want the hassle of a contract. The exact features and…

Although both the Samsung Omnia and iPod Touch are smart devices that allow you to add apps for connecting with others, playing games or staying organized, you cannot put iPod Touch apps on the…

You cannot replace the Verizon ZTE Salute's internal memory, but you can definitely add or change the phone's external memory via the MicroSD memory slot. Adding external memory to your phone lets you…

Cellphones are handy when you need to communicate, but they can be a nuisance at times. The Motorola Stature i9 has filter settings in the Profiles menu that allow you to control how the phone…

Although advances in mobile phones allow you to watch TV or surf the Web from nearly anywhere, mobile phones aren't the same as wearable computers. The theory behind wearable computers is that they…

The HTC Evo offers a fast 4G connection, an Android operating system and the ability to download helpful and entertaining apps. If you want to switch to Boost Mobile but want to keep your Evo,…

The Motorola Droid smartphone offers an assortment of multimedia features that helped earn the device an “Excellent” rating from the CNET Reviews tech review website. In spite of its…

Salling Clicker is an application that enables you to control your computer with your Motorola Razr mobile phone. If you are having issues with the application, you can several options available…

The soft keys on the Samsung U900 mobile phone are used to confirm a selection and quickly select an application. Although you cannot change the soft keys directly below the phone's screen, you can…

HTC provides many Android phones for various carriers, and its G1 phone was actually the first Android device available in the U.S. As of the date of publication, some of its features are a bit dated,…

A blurred screen on your Sidekick mobile phone can not only keep you from utilizing the phone correctly, it can also be annoying. You have very few options for resolving problems with a blurred screen…

The E46 is a 3 Series BMW vehicle that was produced until 2005. Late models of the E46 feature BMW's onboard computer control system with Bluetooth. Using the Bluetooth feature, you can connect a…

If you have a Samsung Omnia that you originally purchased to work with Verizon Wireless, you don't have to be chained to just that wireless provider. You can flash, or reprogram, your Omnia to…

The charging port on your Samsung BlackJack SGH-i607 allows you not only to charge the device, but also to transfer data between the phone and your computer. If the charging port has gotten loose, or…

An M32 error on your Samsung phone is a commonly experienced issue that can occur when you are attempting to watch videos online. The error can occur when watching videos in your phone's Web browser,…

A few reasons could prevent the Motorola Droid from showing up in the Vuze peer-to-peer client when converting a multimedia file. Not all Motorola Droid models have been tested, so it's possible this…

Although a mobile router makes it easy for computing devices to wirelessly access the Internet where DSL and cable connections are not available, they are also subject to problems and failure due to a…

Steve Jobs has been accused of making the entire line of Apple products into a closed system -- a ring of devices that look in at each other, to the detriment of their potential interoperability with…

NET10 is a prepaid cellular service provider that sells a variety of cell phones bundled with its service. After activating your NET10 phone, you can remove the phone's Subscriber Identity Module, or…

New generations of smartphones include intuitive built-in features that may require the use of a built-in gyroscope or an accelerometer. A gyroscope allows you to change the orientation of the device…

As a Global System for Mobile Communication device, better known as GSM, the Samsung i900 Omnia phone is not compatible with Code Division Multiple Access wireless service providers such as PagePlus.…

The LG phones on the Tracfone network restrict calling to emergency numbers when the signal is not strong enough to support additional calls successfully. If the phone locks you out of outbound calls…

Update a Sprint phone you have flashed to Cricket to keep the device in good working order. When you flash a Sprint phone to Cricket, you reprogram the phone's firmware so that it can connect to the…

Alltel Wireless, a regional wireless service provider, began selling the LG AX260 slider phone, also known as the LG Scoop, in 2007. The AX260 features a 2-inch thin-film transistor screen that…

When the power"\ button is stuck on your Motorola Droid mobile phone, it can prevent you from turning off the phone to conserve energy or secure the phone. The button can stop working or begin to…

Many Android users criticize "short message service," or SMS, as a source of unwanted spam. Throughout the world, unsolicited SMS has become a sizable annoyance. The amount of these…

Android is one of the most popular mobile operating systems in the world. It features an applications framework that allows users to add or replace existing applications and comes with over 10…

Depending on what type of cell phone you have, the device will be assigned either an Electronic Serial Number or an International Mobile Equipment Identity. While similar in some ways, both ESNs and…

If you can't send or receive text messages on your Motorola Razr phone, it could be due to a need to update the phone's preferred roaming list or data profile. You may also have to soft-reset or…

Using your Samsung Omnia phone as a webcam with Yahoo! Messenger is straightforward; your operating system does all the work for you. Once the phone is configured, Yahoo will be able to use it as a…

Ringtones on Virgin Mobile phones come in two varieties: polyphonic and real music. As of November 2011, real-music ringtones are available on the following Virgin Mobile phones: Shuttle, Wild Card,…

As of 2011, 77 percent of the world's population, or 5.3 billion people, are mobile phone subscribers. Cell phones have impacted upon our lives in different ways, affecting the way we work, our…

Although many people have eliminated their home phones in an effort to trim bills, some still have traditional analog phone lines at home. For those who still have phones, using a Bluetooth accessory…

The Motorola Droid, a smartphone released by Motorola in 2009, is an Android device that is capable of running Live Wallpapers. The Live Wallpapers feature gives Android users the ability to create a…

When you access the Internet on your cellphone, the data is transferred from the phone to the network by a radio signal. General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) refers to one type of radio signal that…

Many cell phones require the use of specialized chargers. Manufactures require these propriety chargers to distinguish brands and generate additional revenue. In response to compatibility issues, many…

The LG Ally hit the market in May 2010 and was intended for use exclusively with Verizon Wireless. However, it can be flashed for use on another wireless service provider’s network. Because the…

"Documents to Go" is a mobile application that allows users to view Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents on their mobile devices. When you encounter problems with installing or…

Cell phone users who frequently experience poor reception and dropped calls may feel tempted to explore the benefits that inexpensive external passive antennas, sometimes known as booster stickers,…

If your phone does not include push-to-talk functionality as a hardware feature, you can download free apps like TiKL to add this feature if you have a smartphone such as an iPhone or Android. While…

Virgin Mobile is a subsidiary of Sprint, and both wireless service providers operate Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) networks. This means that, after unlocking your Sprint-purchased phone, you…

Surf the Web long enough, and you may see an applet in your browser. Java applets are miniature programs that run inside Web pages. They use older Web technology and are less powerful than Silverlight…

LG manufactures several types of slider-style cellphones. When you slide the phone open, a built-in QWERTY keyboard or the phone's dial pad is exposed. As with other cellphones, slider cellphones have…

On a cellphone, a banner is a short string of text that shows up on the main screen of the phone. You can put in any text you want and use it as a way to personalize your phone. The LG 100C is a phone…

With the Geovision GV-DVR System, you don't have to be on the premises of your home or business to monitor surveillance footage. Monitor footage directly from your Android-powered SmartPhone. This…

TracFone and Page Plus are both companies that offer prepaid cellphone service in the U.S. Prepaid cell phone coverage is an option that gives you cellphone service without requiring a contract with…

"Splinter Cell: Conviction," released for the PC in 2010, is launched through the Ubisoft Game Launcher program. If you are having difficulty launching the game, such as encountering errors…

Most cellular service providers sell mobile devices with carrier locks that prevent using the device with another cellular service provider. Unlocking or flashing a mobile device removes this carrier…