How Can I Look Up a Phone Number for Free?

Phone Book
The phone book has been around for a long time, and even though most phone book companies had to establish strong Internet counterparts to survive, the printed phone book is still a good option to use for finding a phone number for free. The printed phone book is broken up into the white pages for residential, blue pages for government and yellow pages for business. The phone book also has maps of the local area, listings of all of the emergency phone numbers you will need and in some cases coupons that can save you money when you buy a product or use a service.
Internet
The Internet has become one of the premier sources of information for people all over the world. Not only can you use websites designed for looking up phone numbers to find the person or business you are looking for, you can also use the major search engines to find a company website. When you are on a company website you can find the phone number to the department you are looking for, and it is all at no charge to you. If you would like to make your Internet phone number look-up experience truly free, then do your searching from a computer at the library where you can access the Internet without having to pay the bill.
Business Directory
If you spend any time at your local supermarket or shopping mall, you may have noticed publications offered for free that list businesses of all kinds. Sometimes you can find free publications that list people within a specific industry such as real estate agents or lawyers. These business directories are a good resource for finding information on a company along with their contact information. Similar to the phone book, these publications sometimes offer coupons and specials that you can redeem when you call.

How to Unlock a Cingular 6515 Ipaq Cell Phone with Free Codes

1. Contact the original service provider for the unlock code, and provide them with information they'll request, which proves that you're the owner of the phone.
2. Insert the non-supported SIM into the Cingular iPAQ 6515.
3. Power the handset on.
4. Enter the unlock code provided by the original service provider when prompted.

How to Look Up Free Cell Phone Numbers

1. Log onto whitepages.com or some other online phone book using an Internet browser. There are many other online phone books available similar to White pages, just be sure to use a reputable source and beware of services that are not really free.
2. Enter the person's information that you are looking for in the spaces provided. You will need to provide his or her first name, last name, city, state and/or ZIP code.
3. Click the 'Find' button. If there is any information available for the person you are looking for, it will be displayed on the next page. If there are multiple people with the same name, you will need to click on the name of the person you are looking for in the list of results.

How to Download YouTube Videos Onto Your Phone

1. Open your computer's Web browser and navigate to YouTube (see the link in the Resource section below).
2. Navigate through the available videos on YouTube's home page or search for a specific video by entering keywords in the search field. If you have a YouTube account you can log in and search for your favorite videos, post comments and upload videos.
3. Click on any video to open it. When the video opens, go to its address bar, right-click and select 'Copy.'
4. Visit any website that allows you to download and convert a YouTube video by entering its URL. You can find links to some of these sites in Resources below. Right-click on the URL field within the site and click 'Paste.' Select '3GP' as the output format, then click on 'Download' and the video will start downloading on your computer.
5. Transfer the video to your phone once it downloads. If you want to transfer it using a USB cable, go to Step 7. To transfer it through Bluetooth, enable Bluetooth on your phone by going to 'Menu > Settings > Connectivity/Connection > Bluetooth > Enable/Power On.' Now go to the downloaded video on your computer, right-click on it and select 'Send to > Bluetooth Device.' Your computer will search for devices in range and will include your cell phone's name in the list. You have to pair both the devices to connect them, so double-click the phone's icon and enter a passkey (any 4 digits). Enter the same passkey on the phone and the video will start transferring to your phone.
6. Connect one end of the phone's USB cable to the phone and the other end to the computer. Select the downloaded video and press 'Ctrl + C.' Go to 'Start > My Computer' and double-click to open the phone's drive. If there is a specific folder for videos here, open it; otherwise, just right-click in the window and select 'Paste.' Disconnect the USB connection and the video will be transferred to your cell phone.

How to Send an SMS on a Mobile

1. Press the 'Menu' button on the mobile device, then select 'Messages.'
2. Select 'Create New Message' or 'New Message.'
3. Enter the recipient's phone number or email address in the 'Send To' field, then click 'OK.'
4. Enter the message. Limit the message to 160 characters.
5. Click 'OK' or 'Send' to send the SMS message to the recipient.

How to Send Free SMS Messages to France

SMS Free 4 All
1. Navigate to the SMS 4 All website.
2. Scroll down the page. Enter the cell phone number of the receiver in France to whom you wish to send the SMS.
3. Click on the receiver's mobile phone provider from the drop-down menu. This can be found by comparing their phone number with the providers list in the box above the SMS service.
4. Enter the text of the message. Enter the verification text and click on the 'Submit' button to send your SMS.
Text 4 Free
5. Navigate to the Text 4 Free website.
6. Scroll down the page to the 'Send Free SMS' heading. Enter the phone number and provider of the person you are wishing to send the SMS to in France. To find out the provider, click on the link above the drop-down menu, or select 'Any France Provider.'
7. Enter the text of the message that you wish to send. This can be up to 140 characters and it is a good idea to include your name so that the recipients know who it is from. In the next box, enter the number of text messages you wish to send.
8. Enter the verification code and click on 'Send Message' link to send the SMS.
Send SMS Now
9. Navigate to the Send SMS Now website 'Free SMS to France' section (see 'Resources').
10. Select the network operator from the drop-down menu. Enter the French mobile phone number. Do not enter the code for France. This will be automatically added.
11. Type your name or phone number in the 'From' field. Enter the text of your message in the 'Message Text' field and add any smileys or emoticons that you would like to accompany the text.
12. Enter the validation code shown, in the field and click on the 'Send Message' button to send your SMS to the French recipient.

How do I Obtain a Business Cell Phone For Free?

1. Show your private cell phone bills to your employer. If you are frequently using your personal phone for business use, you need to show your bills to your employer. Your employer may not realize how frequently you use your personal phone for business purposes.
2. Ask your employer to get a business cell phone based on the cell phone bills. According to MCL 408.484 law, an employer cannot request that workers use their private cell phone for business purposes.
3. Suggest a cell phone allowance, if your employer is concerned about the budget of the cell phone. You can even suggest that a contract is made between you and your employer that outlines the conditions and usage of the business cell phone.
4. Ask the employer to purchase the cell phone for you, so it becomes a business expense rather than a personal expense. Since you are getting a business cell phone for free, you should not make requirements as to model type or brand.
5. Be flexible if your employer asks to see any phone calls or bills. If your employer finds that the bills are higher or the allowance is spent quicker than expected, he or she may want to check the bills to ensure the contract is being upheld and followed.

How to Find Names With Cell Phone Numbers

1. Subscribe to a reverse phone service such as Intelius or Reverse Phone Detective for approximately $20. These services provide detailed, current information about the user of the cell phone number. Free services such as National Cellular Directory and Free Reverse Cell Phone Directory allow you to trace cell phone numbers at no cost, but in return you must provide personal information like your own name and cell phone number.
2. Type the cell phone number into a search engine. With so many social networking and business sites, the Internet has become a huge storage medium for personal information. Although using a search engine may be the easiest way to find the name connected with a cell phone, it requires a little luck because the person would have had to list his cell phone number someplace on the Internet where public search bots could detect and retrieve it.
3. Search an online cell phone directory. Sites like NonPublished.com release limited information to searchers, but they do provide the first and last names of unlisted cell phone members. If you search for the carrier and city on free cell phone directories, the information may be outdated if the person you seek recently changed cell phone carriers or relocated.

How Do I Get Free Weather RADAR on My Sprint Phone?

1. Launch your phone’s web browser. You can use any browser, from the most basic phones to the latest Sprint Android Smartphone.
2. Enter the NWS Uniform Resource Locator (URL) into the browser’s address bar, typing in the address as you would any other website. Enter the WAP address (cell.weather.gov) for the simplest phones, and the mobile URL (mobile.srh.weather.gov) for more elaborate phones. You may have to experiment to see which address works best for your phone.
3. Scroll down and choose the hyperlink relating NWS regional radars covering the region that you’d like to monitor. Choose the nearest radar. For example, if you are in Los Angeles, you’d choose the “Los Angeles” link. The radar will display on your screen. If the image displays too small and you have a smart phone, click on the “Hi Res Image” link.
4. Click on “Radar Loop” or “Hi Res Radar Loop” to see the radar in time-lapse motion.

How to Send an SMS to Verizon Customers

Verizon website
1. Go to the 'Send a Text Message' page on the Verizon website.
2. Click inside the 'Send To' box. Enter the Verizon customer's phone number, without spaces, dash marks or other punctuation, inside the box (For example '9595959595').
3. Type your name inside the 'From' box. Enter your cell or home number inside the 'Callback Number' box. This step is optional.
4. Click either 'Normal' or 'Urgent' underneath the 'Priority' category. Messages that are 'Urgent' will be listed as such on the Verizon customer's phone.
5. Type the SMS message inside the 'Your Message' box. The message can't be greater than 140 total characters.
6. Click 'Send.' The SMS message is sent to the Verizon phone.
Email
7. Sign into the email account. All email clients can send SMS messages to Verizon customers.
8. Type the Verizon number (as described in Step 2 of section 2) inside the 'Send,' 'To' or 'Send To' box (For example '9595959595').
9. Type the address '@vtext.com' right after the phone number (For example '9595959595@vtext.com').
10. Enter the SMS message inside the 'Message' box. Messages longer than 140 characters are sent to the Verizon phone as two or more messages.
11. Click 'Send.' The SMS message is delivered.

How to Get Free Games for Verizon Phones

1. Navigate to a free game website. Most websites only include the word 'free' to attract traffic via search engines. Two of the most reliable, however, are MoBango and MobilRated (see Resources section). These sites have free downloadable games that will work on your Verizon cell phone.
2. Select your carrier. At either site, you must first select the carrier of your cellular phone; in this case you would select 'Verizon.' For MobilRated, select the round 'Set Mobile' button in the upper-left corner. For MoBango, you will need to 'Sign Up' first (upper-left corner) before selecting your mobile device.
3. Search for the application. You can search the applications by 'browsing' categories or typing in a specific name for the application you want. For example, in MobilRated, you can select the 'browse' button at the top of the screen or select from the list of application names on the left side of the screen.
4. Download the app to your computer. Both sites require you to download to your computer before you are allowed to download to your cell phone.
5. Connect your mobile device to your computer via Bluetooth connectivity (if your cell phone is Bluetooth enabled) or by using the USB cable provided with your cell phone.
6. Play your new game. After download has completed (you will receive a dialogue box indicating it is finished in most cases), you can then access the new game on your cell phone and play at your leisure. For example, on the LG Voyager, open the flip and touch 'Ok' on the Menu option. Then Select 'Get It Now' to view all games available. Touch 'Ok' again to select Games [3]. Other phones will vary and you should consult your phone's user manual.

How to Setup a Toll Free Phone Number in HostGator

1. Log in to HostGator's cPanel.
2. Find the link 'Account Addons' in the box titled 'HostGator Links.' (This link displays only for business plan account holders.) Click on it to see the list of addons that come with your plan.
3. Click on the 'Free Toll-Free Number' link. The next page has information about the toll-free number, minutes included free per month and the cost for extra minutes.
4. Press the button labeled 'Sign up now.'
5. Choose from VOIPo's available toll-free numbers. (VOIPo is the service HostGator uses to provide toll-free numbers.) A drop-down box allows you to choose between 866, 877 and 888 numbers.
6. Fill out the form. By entering your personal information, you set up your VOIPo account for billing in case you exceed your allotted free minutes. You will also enter the phone number to which you wish to have calls sent.
7. Log in to the VOIPo vPanel and enable Canadian calls, if you wish. By default, calls from the United States will automatically come through the toll-free number. Calls originating from Canada cost a few cents more.

How to Get Free 411 Service

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Google created a free 411 service that is paid for by business advertisers instead of phone company customers like you and me. In order to use the free 411 service, you simply need to dial 1-800-GOOG-411 from your cell phone. Click on the link below to see a video that Google made to introduce their new toll free directory assistance service.
2. Google's free 411 service asks you for the city and state, and the name of the listing that you are looking for. The directory assistance service is an automated system that is remarkably good at voice recognition. You simply speak the answers to the questions, and Google's computers figure out what you said.
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Finally, Google's free 411 service will tell you the number that you are looking for. If you are calling from a cell phone, you will also have the option to say 'text message' or 'map it,' which will prompt Google to send you a text message with the number or a map to the location.

How to Enter a Blacklist on SMS

1. Use your cellular service provider's SMS blocking options. Some providers allow you to set different blocking options at the customer service website. AT&T, for example, offers a 'Messaging Preferences' page, where you can block all SMS sent over email, SMS sent from specific email accounts or domains or all SMS. After choosing one of these options, AT&T will SMS a one-time code to the cellphone for authentication. Enter that code on the 'Messaging Preferences' webpage to have the selections take effect.
2. Install SMS-blocking software on your cellular phone. This is a more flexible alternative. For example, an app called 'iBlackList' allows iPhone users to filter SMS by a variety of criteria, either black- or white-listing them source by source. 'iBlackList' can be configured to ignore SMS from individual phone numbers or email addresses. You can protect your configuration with a password for additional security.
3. Write SMS-blocking software for the cellular phone, if the phone can run code that you develop. This is the most complex and most flexible alternative. The criteria that such an application can follow to black- or white-list an SMS are endless--they are limited only by your programming skill. For example, SMS could be blacklisted depending on how many previous SMS have been received from the same source, or depending on how many of them have actually been read by the user. The SMS-Popup Application webpage (see References) includes sample code for a telephone running the Android operating system.

How to Get a Free 411 Directory on a Phone

1. Dial 1-800-FREE-411 on your cell phone when you need a number right away. Request a personal or business listing to match your needs.
2. Listen to a 10 second message from the company's advertisers, tailored to the phone number you ask for. Considering the price of cell phone information, this is a small price to pay.
3. Pay attention to the message, because your call connects when it is over. If the company doesn't have an advertiser for the type of business you requested, the message is very short.
4. Follow the voice prompts and ask for the number you need, after listening to the advertisement on your cell phone. These advertising messages are how the service remains free to you.
5. Receive the phone number you requested.

How to Send Free Voice SMS

1. Find the 'Send Messages' option on your cell phone. If you cannot find this option, check the manual. Most phones make the 'Send Message' option very easy to find since text messaging is so popular.
2. Chose 'Send Message.' You should see a menu with message options. Select 'SMS voice message' and select 'Record.'
3. Speak your message into your cell phone microphone. When you are finished recording your message, press 'Send.'
4. If you prefer, you can use a message sending program that allows you to send messages from the Internet, such as SMS Life. iPhone users can download the Panama.ma Voice Messenger application for convenient sending.

How to Locate a Person From a Cell Phone Number For Free

1. Call your cell phone provider and ask the representative to trace the number for you if it's coming into your cell phone. Many providers will do this for their customers if the calls come repeatedly or if they're threatening in nature.
2. Visit the Free Cell Phone Lookups website. This website will allow you to search for cell phone owners by first entering the cell phone number in the directory.
3. Enter the cell phone in one of the popular search engines such as Google--include the entire number and ZIP code, if you know it. Sometimes numbers are listed on other websites from people wondering who owns the number.
4. Return the phone call yourself and ask the person why he called. This is obviously the best way to locate the person who has been calling you and it only takes a few minutes.

How to Send an SMS to UAE

1. Compose a new SMS. Enter your message into the text field. Access the destination entry field of the message.
2. Enter the exit code of the country from which you are messaging. For example, enter 011 if messaging from the USA. Enter the UAE country code, 971, directly after the exit code. The country code refers to a national prefix used when calling that particular country from another. A code consisting of one, two or three digits is assigned to each country by the International Telecommunications Union for international calls.
3. Enter the recipient's phone number directly after 971. Select the 'Send' option as you would when sending a domestic SMS.
4. Access the 'Sent Messages' folder on your phone. If the message was sent successfully, it should appear in the folder.

How to Access Verizon SMS Messages

1. Press the 'Menu' key on your Verizon phone. The phone should be on the standby screen.
2. Select 'Messaging' or 'Messages' and highlight the SMS message you want to review. Press 'OK.'
3. View the entire message by scrolling through it using the arrow keys.
4. Press the 'Back' key to select another message to view.

How to Set up a Cingular SMS Message Center Number

1. Access the main menu of your phone and choose 'Messaging.'
2. Go to 'Options'/'Settings.'
3. Go to 'Advanced.'
4. Verify that the message center is: +12099042010 (West Coast) or +17045020600 (East Coast).
5. Press 'OK' to save the settings.

How to Send an MMS Message to a Cell Phone

1. Find a site that will enable you to send MMS messages free of charge. A few that you can use are Text4free, SeaSMS and SMSFree4All. All of these sites will allow you to send free SMS and MMS messages, as of 2010.
2. Go to the site and type in the phone number to which you wish to send your MMS. Select the country and the cell phone service provider (note that not all of these site allow you to send messages internationally).
3. Type in the message that you wish to send. It must be 140 characters or less.
4. Click on 'Choose' and select the file that you wish to include in the MMS from your computer. This can be a photo, sound clip or short video. The file must be 500 kilobytes or less. Enter the captcha code if required and click 'Send.'

How to Send an International SMS Text

1. Determine if your carrier provides text-message service to the country and carrier of the intended recipient.
2. Create the text message. Standard text-message limitations, including length and content, apply to international messages
3. Enter the international access code in the recipient number area. It is possible to use either '011' or the plus (+) symbol.
4. Enter the recipient's full mobile number, including country code. Press 'Send' to complete the action.

How to Make an SMS Without Showing Your Number

1. Access an SMS messaging website of your choice. Text 4 Free, Text'Em and Text For Free, are examples of websites that do not require that you disclose your cell phone number.
2. Read the terms of the service agreement.
3. Fill out the form on the website. It will include the recipient's cell phone number, cell phone provider, subject and the text message.
4. Verify that you typed the information correctly and click 'Send.' A confirmation will load confirming the SMS message was sent.

How to Send Receive SMS Online for Free

1. Go to a website that offers free text messaging service such as 411SMS, Chikka or TextEm.
2. Register your mobile number on the site that you choose. You will also need to provide a user name, password and email address. After you've completed the registration process, you will receive an email. Click on the link in the email to confirm your registration and log in to the website. 
3. Compose your text message. You are limited to 160 characters. Once you have composed your message, type the recipient's cell phone number into the appropriate field.
4. Enter the verification code and click 'Send.' The service will automatically send the message to your recipient. When the recipient replies to the text message, a notification will appear in a popup window on your desktop. Click on it to read the message. 

Alternatives to a Second Phone Line

T-Mobile's HotSpot @t Home
If your issue with using your cell phone as a second phone is the fear of racking up too many minutes, T-Mobile's HotSpot @Home service might work for you. It works with certain cell phones that are Wi-Fi enabled. When you're out, you use it as a regular cell phone, but when you're home, or within range of any T-Mobile hotspot, your calls automatically switch to Wi-Fi, saving you cell phone plan minutes.
VoIP Phone Service
Many VoIP phone services charge less than the phone company charges for a second phone. Installation is also either free or low cost, and you can usually do it yourself. No wiring is required beyond plugging in another device between your broadband modem and your computer. Vonage is the best-known service that allows you to make regular calls to anyone with any kind of phone number, and to use your regular phone. Other services exist, and your cable TV provider may have a similar service. Monthly fees of between $20 and $35 apply, as of 2009, giving you unlimited local and long distance calling and low-cost calls to many other countries as well.
VoIP via Computer
Services such as Skype are often free if you call only people who are also members of the same service. Typically, you need to sign up for a user account and download software, and your computer needs a microphone and speaker, or you need a headset with a built-in microphone. Some of these services let you pay a small fee, usually a yearly fee of $10 to $30, to purchase an account with the ability to make and receive calls from people with regular phone numbers, but you usually still have to do it using your computer, or purchase a special phone device.
Google Talk and Other Instant Messaging Apps
Online chatting or instant messaging is a way to communicate in real time without a phone. But many providers of IM, including GoogleTalk, have a voice option. It works similarly to the way Skype works, letting you talk to another member of the same service using your computer hardware and the Internet connection. These services are usually free.
Google Voice
Google Voice is not a second phone line but a way to manage your various phone numbers. Sign up for Google Voice and obtain a phone number. Give that number to your friends and family instead of your other numbers, and you can configure how it works. Specify that when family members call, it rings at all of your numbers. But when those annoying telemarketers call, it will go straight to voicemail. Change which phone it forwards to depending on your circumstances. Check voicemail from anywhere on the Internet, and forward messages to others. Google Voice is currently available by invitation only, as of mid-year 2009.
Internet Call Waiting
If you have dial-up Internet and you don't want to miss calls that come in while you're connected to the Web, you can get a service such as Phone Tray, which tells you who is calling and gives you the opportunity to answer the call. PhoneTray has a free version, or you can pay a one-time fee of less than $20 for the full version as of 2009.

How to Trace a Cell Phone SMS

1. Collect the sender's phone number from your cellular phone. In most cellular phones, this information is clearly visible while you are viewing the text message.
2. Enter the phone number into Google. This is a great way to do a rudimentary trace of a phone number. If the number in question has ever been published on the web or is related to a business, you will uncover that information.
3. Conduct a database search for the phone number. There are many free database look-up services on the Internet, such as Zabasearch.com.
4. Conduct a public records database search. These reports are usually more accurate and detailed, but will cost you some money for the report. Examples of these services are Accurint, US Search and LexisNexis.

How to Track Messages on Other Cell Phones

1. Select a mobile phone spy software. Phone Stealth, Mobile Spy and FlexiSpy are the three most popular software programs on the market today. These will not only allow you to track and read text messages, but you can also listen to conversations, keep track of calls and follow the location of the phone as well. As of 2010 these programs cost anywhere between $19.97 a month to $300 for the year, depending on what your needs are.
2. Download and install the program. Although each setup will be slightly different depending on which program you have chosen, the basics are still the same. You will need to have physical possession of the target phone and use it to log on to the Internet. After you purchase the software you will receive a download link. Go to that link and download the software to the phone and begin the installation process. Input the key code given to you when you sign up for the service. After you've entered it, you will need to restart the phone.
3. Set up the phone. Go into the menu and tell the program what details you want it to send you. If you want, you can just keep track of text messages, but you can also keep records of the target phone's incoming and outgoing calls and it's GPS location. If you want the program to run in the background invisibly so that the target doesn't know it's there, you will also have to come up with your own secret code to reveal the program once it is hidden.
4. Log in and track the phone activities. Once the software is installed, the target phone will send you its activities regularly, at intervals that you determine. This information is stored on a password-protected website that you can log into from any computer or web-enabled phone.

How to Track a Cell Phone by Satellite

1. Find a GPS application online. Several free applications are available, including Google Maps for Mobile, Instamapper and Buddyway. Any of these will turn your web-enabled cell phone into a tracking device. Once installed your phone will send a signal to a GPS satellite, which will then send the signal back to a receiver that will put your location on a map through the Internet.
2. Get Google Maps for Mobile. This is the most thorough of the three programs mentioned. It not only turns your phone into a tracking device, but a complete navigation system as well. Google Maps for Mobile offers you audible turn-by-turn directions just like the GPS systems that are available for cars. In addition, you can add the service to your Internet browser if you use Google Chrome so that you can track the cell phone whenever you open it up.
3. Try Buddyway. This uses Google Maps as well, but it is a much more basic system. While it does have some navigation features, it is best used for recording your path during a road trip and sharing it with friends. It has a 30-day history so that they can see the course you took and it also has a feature that allows you to add your friends and family members to your maps. That way you can track each other with your GPS phones.
4. Get Instamapper. This is very similar to Buddyway, but provides a bit more data. For example, it gives you the speed that the phone is moving along with the latitude, longitude and altitude. This is a very easy system to use and allows you to toggle back and forth between map view and satellite photo view. You can see a map that is labeled with street names, or you can see the actual satellite images of the area that the phone is in. If you click on 'hybrid,' you will get both satellite images labeled like a map.

How to Download Free Cell Phone Games Using USB Cables

1. Find a website to download free cell phone games to your computer. Some that you might consider using are Hovr.com, MobileRated.com and Zedge.com (see Resources).
2. Register for the site by creating a user name and password, and providing a valid email address.
3. Download the games to your computer by clicking on a game and hitting 'Download.' The game will take 30 to 45 seconds to save to your computer.
4. Buy a USB cable data kit for your cell phone. It may have come with it, but if it didn't you can purchase them online for $15 to $30, as of 2010 (see Resources). This kit will allow your cell phone and computer to communicate with one another.
5. Put the CD-ROM into your computer's drive and it will ask you if you wish to install the software. Click 'Yes' and follow the instructions from the installation wizard. Once it is done, click 'Finish.'
6. Connect the cable to the bottom of your phone and the other end to your computer via the USB port.
7. Turn your computer on. After it is done booting up, Windows will give you a message telling you that new hardware has been found and asking if you would like to install the drivers. Click 'Yes' and 'Have Disk' and then 'Browse.' Navigate to your CD-ROM drive and click 'Next.' Windows will look for the drivers and begin installing them. Once it is done, click 'Finish.'
8. Go to the Start menu and in 'Computer' you will find your cell phone listed as one of your drives.
9. Find the free game that you downloaded for your cell phone and left-click it so that it is highlighted. Drag and drop it to your cell phone icon and wait for the game to copy. You have transferred a game to your cell phone with a USB cable.

How to Send Text Messages as Emails Using Your Computer

1. Learn the special email address domain that the wireless provider requires, such as typing the cell number of a Verizon Wireless phone number into the 'To:' area of your email and adding the extension '@vtext.com' after the cell number for a text-only message. Other leading providers include:AT&T: phonenumber@txt.att.netSprint: phonenumber@messaging.sprintpcs.comT-Mobile: phonenumber@tmomail.netVisit the website of the wireless provider you are emailing to identify the extension. Use sites such as www.FoneFinder.net to learn who the cellphone provider is of someone you are blindly emailing.
2. Compose the text of your email using an email client, such as Outlook Express or Hotmail. Minimize the size of the text message the phone will receive, considering the potential 160-character limit. Determine how many characters you have used by copying and pasting the text into a word processing program, such as Microsoft Word, that will count your letters, characters and spaces for you.
3. Click 'Send.' Verify the email has shown up on the receiving phone and the format it arrived in, such as a complete message, a partial message or a message divided into groups. Use this reference point for future communication to that particular phone.

How to Send a Picture to a Cell Phone from a PC

Using PixDrop
1. Navigate to PixDrop (see link in Resources).
2. Check the box next to the recipient’s mobile carrier, such as Verizon Wireless, AT&T or Sprint.
3. Enter the person’s 10-digit phone number.
4. Click the “Browse” button to the right of the “Upload your picture” field. Navigate through your folders and select your preferred photo.
5. Click the “Send Your Picture Message” button to the send the image.
Using Text4Free
6. Navigate to the Text4Free site (see link in Resources).
7. Enter the recipient’s 10-digit phone number.
8. Click the “Scroll down for the list of providers” drop-down menu and select the person’s phone carrier.
9. Enter a brief message, which will be sent with the image. If you don’t want to include a message, skip to the next step.
10. Click the “Browse” button and upload your preferred image.
11. Enter the displayed CAPTCHA phrase and then click the “Send Message” button to send the picture to the recipient’s phone.
Using TextPort
12. Navigate to TextPort’s Free MMS Picture Messaging page (see link in Resources).
13. Enter the person’s 10-digit cellphone number in the “Send To” field and then enter your email address in the “From” field.
14. Click the “Browse” button to the right of the “File” field and select the picture you want to send.
15. Enter a brief message, which will be attached to the picture message. If you don’t want to add a message, continue to the next step.
16. Click the “Send” button to send the picture message.

Rules for Toll Free Numbers Cell Phones

Free to Call
Even though you will be calling the toll-free number from your cell phone, you will not be charged for the call. However, it does use your mobile minutes which you have allotted to you each month via contract, so if you go over your mobile minutes due to the toll-free call, you will be charged by your cell phone provider. It is probably best if you don't call a toll-free number, like a customer service number, from your cell phone but rather a land line, as there is no minute limit on those calls.
Do Not Call Registry
While most cell phone companies block 1-800 numbers from calling their customer's cell phones, there are certain telemarketing companies that find their way around these blocks and call people on their cell phones anyway. This is why it is important for people to individually register their cell phone numbers with the Do Not Call Registry, which is provided in every state and nationally by the Federal Communications Commission. This makes it illegal for telemarketers to contact you for five years after you have registered your cell phone number from their toll-free company numbers.
Toll Free Link to Cell Phone
If you have your own toll-free 1-800 number for your business, you can link it directly to your cell phone so you can answer customer calls at any time and in any place. These toll-free numbers can be set up for a reasonably inexpensive fee per month, with free technical support and the ability to use it easily with any phone. If you set up the link yourself between this toll-free number and your cell phone, there are no rules prohibiting how many times your number can be called. However, be wary of calling others who have cell phones from that number, as it may be blocked or in violation of the national Do Not Call Registry.

How to Send a Free Text Message to a Mobile Phone

1. Change your phone plan to one that includes free text messaging. Contact your phone provider to discuss your plan options.
2. Use your computer to email text messages free of charge. Enter the recipient's 10-digit phone number in place of his regular email address, followed by the name of his phone provider. For example, a Verizon customer's text-message address would follow this format: 10digitphonenumber@vtext.com. The format differs between each phone provider. Visit the All Things Marked website to find the appropriate email format for your friend's phone provider.
3. Send free text messages via AOL Instant Messenger. Access your AOL account and enter +1 followed by the appropriate 10-digit phone number. Your instant message will appear as a text message on the person's phone.
4. Sign up on websites that offer free text-messaging services, such as Google Voice. Sign up for an account and follow the instructions to send free text messages.

How to Send an SMS to Europe

1. Open the SMS messaging menu on your cellular phone.
2. Compose your message.
3. Add the recipient's mobile number to the the provided slot. To do this, you must know the entire mobile phone number of the recipient. For example, you will need the calling code, country code, regional code and then the mobile telephone number of the person you are reaching. These various numbers fluctuate from region to region.
4. Send the SMS as you regularly would.

How to Get Cheap Home Phone Service and Internet

1. Decide what services you need for your home phone and what type of service you need for an internet connection. The fewer services you require, the lower the price. If you need call waiting, call return, voicemail, caller id, local calls, long distance and other phone services, you may have to pay a little more, although you will still be able to find cheap home phone service.If you are able to use a dial up connection, you can find free internet connections, but if you need dsl, broadband, cable or wireless internet, you will have to pay more.
2. Free InternetSign up with Netzero for 10 hours of free internet per month. It is completely free. The only draw back is that it is dial up. For most people 10 hours of free internet is enough even though dial up is the slowest form of internet.
3. Cheap Home Phone ServicePick up a MagicJack at retail stores that carry them such as Radioshack, Bestbuy, Target, Walmart or Walgreen's. The cost is approximately $19.99 for the equipment and about $19.99 for the entire year. I know it is unbelievable but true. You do need an internet connections for the Magic Jack to work. If you need cheap phone bills, this is definitely the way to go. MagicJack is also great for cheap long distance calling because you can call long distance or even international for no additional cost.
4. Other Cheap Home Phone Service ProvidersContact internet based home phone service providers such as Vonage to find out what deals they have to offer. If you do use an internet based phone service such as MagicJack or Vonage, be sure to register your phone number with your local emergency services.
5. Bundle ServicesAsk your local phone company such as A T & T, Verizon or Comcast about their package deals for cable television, internet, home phone service and long distance. Most companies have great deals if available in your area. This may be the best way for you to receive cheap broadband internet.
6. Cancel Your Current Home Phone ServiceCancel your current home phone service only after you have signed up with a new cheaper service. Make sure that you ask about all of the charges that you will receive, sometimes there are additional fees, that is why MagicJack and Netzero are so appealing, there are no hidden charges with them.

How to Send Free SMS All Over India

1. Register with a free text-messaging service on the Internet that allows you to send messages to India. Three that you can use are Text4Free, SendSMSNow, and MobileMammoth. Provide the site with a user name, password and email address. You will receive a confirmation e-mail upon registration. Open up the email and click on the link.
2. Log in with the username and password that you provided during registration. You will be directed to the user dashboard.
3. Create a text message on the new message panel. Enter a phone number in the recipient field. Select India as the country and choose the mobile service provider of the recipient.
4. Type your message in the space provided. After creating your message, enter the verification code that will pop up after you click the 'Send message' link.

How to Install a Hands

1. Buy a Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone. All phones now sold have this capability, which allows them to communicate wirelessly with speakers and microphones.
2. Purchase a speakerphone. These are small units that include a speaker and a microphone; most of them clip to the inside of your sun visor or to the dashboard. Some of these devices are solar-powered while others connect to your truck's dashboard power outlet. It is even possible to buy models with built-in radio transmitters that allow you to use your stereo speakers to hear your callers.
3. Clip your speakerphone in place and connect it to its power supply. Turn it on.
4. Turn on your phone's Bluetooth functionality. This generally involves navigating to your phone's setup menu, then selecting 'Bluetooth' and turning it on. After a few moments, the phone will detect any Bluetooth devices in the area. Select your antenna; it will generally identify itself by name on your phone's screen. You need to do this only once; the next time you bring your phone into your truck, the speakerphone will automatically connect to it.
5. Make calls by dialing the number into your phone and hitting 'Send.' You will hear the call over the speakerphone's speakers and you can pick up incoming calls by pressing the 'Call' button on the speakerphone. Most cellular phones also support voice dialing. Consult your speakerphone and cell phone manual for exact instructions to set this up. Once configured, this will allow you to speak the name of a contact on your phone's contact list into the speakerphone's microphone and have that number dialed.
6. Set up your radio to carry the sound from your speakerphone. If your speakerphone has an FM transmitter, you will be able to choose a frequency for it to broadcast on. Turn on your car stereo, set it to FM and tune it to that frequency. When you make a call, you will hear it over your speakers; the speakerphone microphone will still be used to pick up your voice.

How to Send a Free Telstra SMS

Web2msg
1. Enter the mobile number you would like to message in the 'Target Mobile' field on the Web2msg web page (see Resources).
2. Enter your message in the 'Message' field. Your message should be 140 characters or fewer, including spacing and punctuation.
3. Enter the verification code in the 'Code' field and check to agree after reading the 'Acceptable Usage Policy.'
4. Click 'Send SMS' to deliver your message.
SendSMSnow
5. Select 'Australia' from the 'Country' drop-down menu on the SendSMSnow web page (see Resources).
6. Select the recipient's mobile provider from the 'Operator' drop-down list.
7. Enter the recipient's mobile number in the 'Mobile Number' field.
8. Enter your message. The message should be fewer than 120 characters, including spacing and punctuation. You can select a symbol to be added to your message if desired.
9. Enter the validation code in the 'Enter Code' box and click 'Send Message' to deliver your text.
email2sms.ru
10. Enter the recipient's mobile number in the appropriate box on the email2sms.ru web page (see Resources).
11. Enter your message in the 'Message' field. Messages should be 140 characters or fewer for English and 70 characters for national characters, such as Hebrew and Cyrillic.
12. Click 'Send SMS' to deliver your message.

How to Stop Bold SMS Messages

1. Click the 'BlackBerry' on your phone (to the left of the cursor roller or pad) to access the main menu.
2. Scroll down to 'Options' in the menu (the Options icon is a wrench) and click on it.
3. Select 'Screen/Keyboard' under the Options menu.
4. Click on 'Font Smoothing.'
5. Turn Font Smoothing to 'Off.' When font smoothing is on, it will bold your letters.

How to Send a Free SMS Without Registration Every Day

1. Browse the Internet for free SMS websites that do not require registration on a daily basis. Matezap, Text 4 Free and Online Text Messages are examples of free SMS websites you will not have to register your information.
2. Choose a free SMS website of your choice. Verify the website does not have a registration or log-in section.
3. Fill in the form on the website to send your free SMS message. The form may include the recipient's cell phone number, your name and the text message.
4. Making sure you type the correct cell phone number. Click 'Send Message' when done.The next screen will appear confirming the SMS message was sent.

How to Get My Traffic Alerts

1. Use the Global Alerts Network mobile alerts service (see Resources). This service is free, but as of March 2011 it only works on BlackBerry and Android devices. Download the application and follow the normal procedure for installing new programs on your mobile device. Afterward, create an online account via your home computer and enter the login details on the mobile application. You can then program special alerts on the website. These include traffic and weather conditions for the areas you plan to drive. The mobile application keeps track of your device via GPS and sends pertinent alerts based on your position and driving route.
2. Sign up for mobile or computer alerts with Beat the Traffic (see Resources). This subscription-based service costs $19.95 per month as of March 2011. You can program specific driving routes or areas of interest and set alerts to be sent to your computer or mobile device. The service also features an iPad or iPhone app that lets you interface quickly with your account settings while on the move. Beat the Traffic also offers a free two-week trial for email or text message alerts so you can evaluate the service.
3. Use Navteq's integrated traffic alerts system, which is free as of March 2011. You have the option to design custom alerts based on particular driving routes. These alerts can be configured for specific days and times, depending on your commuting or traveling needs. Navteq lets you send the alerts via email or text message, and even offers the option to receive a voice call that alerts you to changing traffic conditions along your route.

How to Encrypt a Cell Phone

Data Encryption
1. Choose a data encryption software for your mobile phone. You can consider using SecurStar, WMkits, and AutoKrypt (see Resources). As of 2010 these programs ranged in price from free to $20.
2. Download the data encryption software you have selected. Install it to your phone.
3. Make an encrypted data file storage on your mobile phone. For example, if you are using AutoKrypt, find the data encryption icon on your screen. Click on it and then go to your phone's menu.'Go to 'Storage' and select 'Create.' A window for 'New Storage' will appear.
4. Name the file you just have created. Click on 'Browse,' then enter the file name in the 'Name' box. Fill in other necessary details and hit the 'OK' button when you are done.
5. Modify the setting for the file storage. Type in the storage size in the 'Storage Size' box. Check the box beside 'Hidden' if you want to hide the file from other browsers.
6. Create a password for your encrypted data file. Click on the 'Create' button and type the password. Do not forget your password, and keep it safe and private.
7. Select the files on your cell phone you want to add to the encrypted data file. Open the browser on your cell phone and simply check and select the files you want to be encrypted.
Voice Encryption
8. Choose a voice encryption software. Select which software you are going to use for your cell phone. A few that you can use include SecurStar, Smart Encryptor-Encryption Manager, and Secure Voice GSM 1.1.
9. Download and install the program on your cell phone.
10. Run the program by clicking the software's icon on your phone's menu.
11. Set your cell phone to GSM mode. Go to the menu and select 'Tools Settings.' Click on 'Phone' and then 'Network.' Select 'GSM,' then press the 'OK' button.
12. Turn off your cell phone and restart it again. Return to the menu and go to 'Applications.' Open up the encryption program. Agree to the terms and conditions and click 'OK.' Now your call will be encrypted against scanners used by hackers.

How to Turn a Cell Phone Into a Bug

1. Download the 'Spy' ringtone to the cell phone you wish to use as your bug (see Resources). Select the 'Spy' tone as the ringtone. The 'Spy' tone rings silently when a call is placed to that phone. Alternately, set the tone to silent and turn off the vibrate option. Most cell phones have this capability built in. Consult your phone's owner manual for details for your particular phone model.
2. Plug in the hands-free microphone to the phone. Set the phone to auto-answer. Some cell phones will automatically switch to auto answer when the hands-free microphone is inserted. Check your phone's manual if this isn't the case with your phone. Wrap the hands-free microphone cord around the phone base and tape it so that it is as compact as possible. Do not place tape over the speaker for the hands-free set or the phone.
3. Select the no-lights feature located in the options area of your cell phones' menu. If you cannot find this option, place a small piece of black tape over the section of the phone that lights up when it rings. Test this in a dark room to make sure no light escapes from the phone. Remember not to tape over the speakers.
4. Test the bug by setting the phone in a room with a radio or television playing. Call the phone from an area of your home where you cannot hear the radio. The hands-free set will automatically answer the phone and begin transmitting the noise from that room to the phone you are using to call. Test the bug at night to make sure no lights are coming on when you call. Call the bug from another cell and watch the bug. Nothing should change on the device.
5. Place the bug in an inconspicuous place in the room or area you wish to monitor, perhaps a on window sill covered with a curtain, underneath a small electronic device or on a bookshelf unit with the phone hidden behind books and the microphone portion of the bug facing the room.

How to Send a Free SMS Through WAP

1. Download a free software that allows pushing from your phone through the PC. This is necessary if you do not have dedicated Web browsing on your phone. Headwind SMS provides a modem driver that enables this service.
2. Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cord.
3. Open the pushing software and click the send SMS dialog box.
4. Click WAP push in the software.
5. Compose your message in the dialog box or compose the message on your phone. Enter the phone number of the message recipient and press the send button on your cell phone.

How to Send Free International Text Messages to China

1. Find a site that allows you to send free text messages to China. A few you can use are FreeSMS, SMSFree4All and FreeSMSFrog. All of these will allow you to send text messages to China and most other international destinations completely free of charge.
2. Enter the phone number in China you wish to send your text to and select the country and country code.
3. Type in your message. Some sites allow 135 characters others allow up to 140. Enter the captcha code. This is the alphanumeric code at the bottom of the site that helps prevent spam. Click 'Send,' and your text message will be sent to China.

How to Call a Cell Phone Using a PC for Free

Using Skype
1. Navigate to the Skype website and download the software (see Resources). Install the software.
2. Create a Skype account and log in.
3. Click 'Call Phones.'
4. Enter the phone number and click the 'Call' button. You can also click 'Contacts,' select a contact and choose 'Call.'
Using Google Voice
5. Navigate to the Google Voice website (see Resources). If you do not have a Google account, click the 'Sign Up' button, fill out the registration form and create an account. You will also need to select a Google Voice phone number. Follow the prompts from the Google website.
6. Sign in to Google Voice.
7. Click the 'Call' button and type the number into the Number to Call field.
8. Click 'Connect.'
Using EvaPhone
9. Navigate to the EvaPhone website (see Resources.) You don't need an account to make a free call, but you can register for other benefits.
10. Enter the phone number into the provided area.
11. Click the 'Call' button.

How to Unlock a Nokia 6233 for Free

1. Switch on your Nokia 6233 phone without a SIM card in it.
2. Enter '*#06#' (without the commas) on your cell phone's keyboard and hit the 'call' button or 'enter' button. You will see your Nokia 6233's IMEI number. Note down the IMEI number. The IMEI number is a unique global serial number that identifies your cell phone. Or, remove the battery on your phone and check underneath for a tag with your Nokia cell phone's model number, along with the phone's IMEI number.
3. Visit a website that helps unlock Nokia cell phones for free, such as Unlock it, Unlock Me or Lur.nu.
4. Choose your cell phone's make and model from the drop-down list found in the unlocking website. Select 'Nokia' in the 'Model' drop-down list and '6233' in the 'Make' drop-down list.
5. Select the country and the cell phone provider your Nokia phone is locked to; such as 'USA- AT&T.'
6. Read disclaimers and agree to any terms and conditions of using the free software. Click the 'Generate codes' button or hit 'Enter' on your PC keyboard to generate and view your Nokia 6233 phone's unlock codes.
7. Enter your Nokia 6233 cell phone's unlock codes. Push '# ' on your phone's keyboard within the second, and then push '*' three times. 'P' will show on your screen. Push '*' four times 'w' will show on your screen. Follow this up by pushing '*' two times within the second to show a '+' sign. You will be prompted for the unlock code. Enter your Nokia 6233 phone's unlock code numbers in the interface that opens. Push '#' after entering the code numbers to unlock your phone.

How to Connect a Phone to a Lexus Bluetooth

1. Make sure the Bluetooth feature is active on your phone and it is ready to pair with a new device. This is usually found under the 'Settings' or 'Network' menu on your phone.
2. Turn on your Lexus' stereo/navigation system and touch the 'I' on the screen. This will take you to the information window.
3. Choose the telephone icon.
4. Touch 'Settings' on the screen. Then choose 'Bluetooth.'
5. Touch 'Register' on the screen. Your car's Bluetooth system will begin sending out a pairing signal that will be recognized by your phone.
6. Enter your vehicle's passkey. Check your owner's manual if you don't know the code for your Lexus. Once you provide the passkey, you will be able to use your phone hands-free while driving.

How to Send Polyphonic Ringtones Through SMS

1. Launch your email program on your computer and click 'Compose' to open a new blank message.
2. Click 'Add an Attachment' to select a polyphonic ringtone from your computer or from a website to add to your email. Click on the file and select 'Open' to attach it to your email.
3. Enter the email address of your phone's text message box in the 'To:' field of the new email. The address will be made of the 10-digit number and the provider's domain name. You can find the domain name at the link in the References section.
4. Click 'Send' to deliver the SMS message with your polyphonic ringtone to the text inbox of the number that you have selected. The recipient of the message can then open the message to save the polyphonic tone to her media folder.

How to Send Free SMS Text Messages to a Cell Phone

1. Sign up for a free email service if you don't already have one. Google, Microsoft and Yahoo are three major free email providers.
2. Select the option to compose a new email message from your email service. Click on 'Compose Mail' for Google Gmail users, 'New' at the top of the menu bar for MSN Hotmail users and click on the 'New' menu and select 'Email Message' for Yahoo users.
3. Search for the recipients' texting addresses according to their cellphone service provider. Typically, the address begins with a recipient's 10-digit phone number followed by their service provider's unique address. For example, for AT&T, you would address the email '##########@txt.att.net' with the person's 10-digit phone number in place of the pound signs. A list containing common service provider's texting addresses has been provided in the Resources section.
4. Compose your email and send the message by clicking on 'Send' or 'Send Message' depending on your provider. Your email will be sent as a text message to the recipient's phone.

How to Send an SMS with a PHP Script

Acquire an SMS Gateway Service
1. Select an SMS gateway service to use. This gateway will forward your messages into the telecoms' cellular network. The gateway service will cost money, because the telecoms charge for SMS message delivery. Take a look at Ozeki or TM4B for examples. There are other services, too, such as the Google SMS gateway.
2. Sign up for the service and get the necessary log-in credentials.
3. Acquire and read the Application Programming Interface (API) for your chosen gateway. The manner in which you send your SMS message will vary according to the API. But there is a general pattern it follows regardless of which gateway you choose.
Send Your Message
4. Set up your request variables. Create an array called '$sms'. This array will contain all the request variables your SMS gateway needs to send a message. You will likely need to set '$sms['to']' for the message receiver, '$sms['from']' for the message sender and '$sms['message']' for the contents of the message. Check the API for other data that needs to be sent.
5. Use cURL to send your request. See the cURL documentation on the PHP website for details on how to use cURL. You will use 'curl_setopt()' to set the URL of your SMS gateway and to encode your '$sms' variable. You will use 'curl_exec()' to send your SMS message to the gateway.
6. Examine the response that 'curl_exec()' returns. If the response is 'false,' then your SMS was not sent. There may be a network problem on your server. If there isn't, check the SMS gateway API again to make sure you're sending all the necessary information correctly. Some SMS gateways offer debugging tools. If yours does, take advantage of them at this point. If the response was 'true,' then your message was sent successfully.

How to Send a Free SMS Text Message

1. Find a site that allows you to send an online text. A few that you can use include Text4Free,Mobile Sender, and FreeSMSMobile. As of 2010, these are free.
2. Enter the phone number that you wish to send the text to. Select the cellphone service provider that you are sending the text to.
3. Type in the text message that you wish to send. Enter the anti-spam captcha (this is the word or numbers at the bottom of the message, not all sites use this.) Click 'send.' Congratulations you've sent a free text message online.

MMS Vs. SMS Text Messages

SMS
Short message service, or SMS, allows text-only messages to be sent to landline and mobile phones, as well as to email clients. These messages are usually limited to 160 characters including punctuation and spacing. SMS messaging requires subscription to a text messaging plan through your mobile provider to use the service without additional fees.
MMS
Multimedia message service, or MMS, allows picture or video messages to be sent from a mobile phone to another phone or email address. The ability to send and receive these types of messages is a part of text messaging service, so you only need a subscription to text through your mobile provider to use this feature.
Difference
SMS text messages cannot be sent with pictures attached, but MMS messages can be sent with both pictures and text included in the message. MMS messages have the same 160-character limit as text messaging.

How to Receive a Daily SMS on a Mobile

1. Visit the website of the daily text messaging service you wish to use.
2. Enter in your 10-digit cell phone number and other requested information, such as name, wireless provider and a valid email address.
3. Click 'Subscribe' and complete the onscreen instructions to finish signing up. Your cell phone will need to be powered on and in an area with network coverage in order to receive the text message.

How to Send an SMS to Nepal

1. Go to smsfree4all. This site doesn't require registration and will enable you to send free SMS to Nepal as well as most other countries in the world. Begin by entering the cell phone number that you wish to send your message to. Then select the telecom service provider where the message is being sent. Type out a message of up to 140 characters. Enter the verification code and click 'Send.' 
2. Go to Nepal telecom's website (see Resource links). You need to be subscriber of their service in order to use this site. You will also need to register by providing your customer number and serial number of your phone. Once you have, you can log in and send text messages to anybody in Nepal.
3. Use NepalOnline. Go to this site and register for free. You will need to provide a user name, full name, password, email address, mailing address and a phone number. Once you have registered you can log in to the website and send a free SMS to anyone in Nepal for free. In exchange you will see advertising on the website.

How to Get Animations on Your Phone

Downloading Animations
1. Look online for websites that offer animations. Some free and easy to use websites include FunForMobile.com and Myxer.com.
2. Register online and provide a credit card, if necessary. You may get charged a fee every month or per download, so look at the payment plan.
3. Find an animation on the website and click on it to download. You may need to enter your cell phone number and follow a link to download the file. In a few seconds, your phone should receive a message that you can open and download.
4. Save the file to your phone. It will most likely be stored in the 'Pictures' or 'Multimedia' section of your phone.
5. Browse through your phone to find the animation and play it. You can set it as wallpaper or send it to a friend as an attachment.
Transferring Animations
6. Find a website with cell phone animations that will let you download an animation onto your computer. The animation should be a small file, since many phones can't handle large multimedia files.
7. Connect your cell phone to your computer with a cable. Phones usually come with a cable to hook up to your computer. Let your PC download the drivers needed.
8. Go to 'Start > My Computer' on your PC. Find your phone's icon on the list of items and click on it to open it.
9. Find the folder on your PC that contains your saved animation file. Drag the animation file into the cell phone's folder and drop it in there.
10. Disconnect the cable and look through your phone to find the animation file.

How to Send Unlimited Group SMS

Create Groups
1. Select 'Menu' on your phone.
2. Select the 'Contacts' icon.
3. Scroll to find the 'Groups' icon and click 'Select.' Click 'Add.'
4. Specify a group name. For example, if you are creating a group for your family, type 'Family.' If you are a creating a group for your friends, type 'Friends.' Fill in the rest of the details. Select 'Save.'
5. Add members to your newly formed group. Select the group name to open it. Click 'Add.' Select the names and numbers you want to add to this specific group.
6. Return to the main menu. Go to your 'Text Message' icon. Select 'Create new message.'
7. Select 'Add' in the 'To' section. Select the 'Contact Group' field. The phone will automatically populate all the names and numbers that you associated with that group name.
8. Write your message. Click 'Send.'
Select Contacts From a Contact List
9. Select your 'Text Message' icon. Select 'Create new message.'
10. Select 'Add' in the 'To' section. Select the 'Contact' field.
11. Click on 'Options' and select 'Mark.' This allows you to select the recipients in bulk you want to send your SMS to.
12. Scroll down and click 'Mark' on each contact you want to send your SMS to. If you selected the wrong contact, click on the contact again to unmark it. Once you are done, click 'Options' and select 'Done.'
13. Write your message. Click 'Send.'

How to Unlock Sanyo Phones

1. Obtain the IMEI number of your phone. The customer service rep uses this to verify that the handset is yours and it is also required to generate the unlock code. Type *#06# to display the code on the phone.
2. Call the customer service department of your wireless service provider to request the 'subsidy unlock code' of your Sanyo phone. One reason the company may provide the unlock code is if you plan to use the phone in another country and you need it unlocked to take advantage of their prepaid services.
3. Remove the battery and original SIM card from the Sanyo and insert a SIM card from a different network. Insert the battery and turn on the phone.
4. Enter the unlock code provided by the customer support to unlock the Sanyo for use on other networks.

How to Get a Free Phone From Sprint if You Already Have a Plan

1. Visit Sprint's New for You Upgrade Program Web page to determine if you are eligible for a new free phone. Enter your phone number and billing zip code into the upgrade eligibility checker.
2. Select a phone that costs less than the credit you will receive for renewing your contract.As of December 2010, you receive credit of $25, $75 or $150 toward the cost of a new phone, depending on the length of your renewed service contract and the amount of time since you last received a discount.
3. Maintain your renewed Sprint contract for the duration of the agreement.

How to Send a Failed Error in Mobile

1. Select the 'Messages' icon from the home screen of your mobile phone.
2. Scroll through the list of messages and select the failed message to open it.
3. Select the 'Menu' key and then select 'Resend.' On some mobile phones, you can select the special 'Sent Failed' icon next to the failed message to access a special menu. Select 'Resend' or 'Try Again.' Once the mobile phone is back in an area with network coverage the message will send.

How to Install Skype and Talk All Over the World for Free

Downloading and Installing Skype
1. Go to the Skype website (see the Resources section for links to download Skype for Windows, Mac and Linux users) and download the SkypeSetup.exe executable.(The software is installed under the Program Files folder in a directory called Skype, which is automatically created. A Skype Setup icon is also automatically created on your desktop.)
2. Click on the SkypeSetup icon that is on your desktop. A Skype Setup wizard then appears.You will get a warning window asking if you want to Run or Save this file: SkypeSetup.exe. Click 'Run.'Note: Another confirmation message may appear, asking if you are sure you want to run this software. Click 'Run' again.
3. Follow the instructions on the Skype Setup wizard to complete the installation of the Skype software.At the end of the installation, you will be asked to set up a Skype account.
4. A Skype window appears, and if you have never used Skype before, you have the option of creating a Skype account. You'll see a link on that window mentioning the following:'Don't have a Skype name?'Click on this link, and it opens up another 'Skype - Create a New Account' window, where you type in your full name and then type in a Skype name and a Skype password and repeat password in the respective fields on that window.Note: Jot down your Skype name and password, as you will need them every time you open the Skype application.
5. Click on the 'Sign in' button.Note: After having created your new Skype account for the first time, the next time you open Skype, your Skype name will automatically appear in the Skype name field. All you need to do is to type in your Skype password and click the 'Sign in' button.
6. Follow the instructions in the 'Getting Started' guide to add a contact, using the 'Add Contact' button; to test your headset and microphone, using the 'Skype Test Call Feature'; to set up a conference xall with a business colleague or friend; and to explore all the other features in Skype.
7. Once you have installed the Skype software, there are two ways in which you can open the Skype software application.Click on the 'Skype' icon on your desktop or double-click on the 'x' icon in your desktop's system tray to start Skype at any time.Note: Once the Skype window comes up, the 'x' checkmark then changes to a green checkmark to indicate that the Skype application is currently running on your computer. It changes back to an 'x' mark when you have 'Signed out' of Skype and Skype is no longer running on your computer.

How to Retrieve SMS Messages While the Phone Is Disconnected

1. Remove the protective cover from the back of your phone. Take out the battery and SIM card, which looks similar to a computer microchip.
2. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card reader. Make sure the metal plates face down in the reader.
3. Install the software that came with your SIM card reader. Read and accept the software agreement. Save the software to a folder on your computer's hard drive.
4. Insert the SIM card reader's USB connector into an available USB port on your computer. Wait for your computer to detect and install the drivers for the device.
5. Launch the SIM card reader software. Wait for it to detect your SIM card reader. It will retrieve the SMS message. Click on the message you want to read.
6. Click 'Archive' or 'Backup' to save the messages to the computer.

How to Send Themes to a Cell Phone

From computer to cell phone
1. Go to a mobile theme downloading website such as Zedge, Emobilez or Mobile9. Click on the website's 'themes' category to browse available themes, which often are updated daily.
2. Locate the option to download directly to your PC, and click. The theme file will download to your computer. Note where your file is downloading on your computer (your desktop or a downloads folder, for example).
3. Upload the theme file to a photo-sharing site such as Photobucket. Then, choose the option to send the file to your phone.
Direct downloading
4. Visit the mobile downloading site of your choice. Any of the previously mentioned sites are acceptable. Your cell phone carrier or the company that made your phone may offer their own download sites.
5. Find the 'themes' section of the site and browse the selections. Click on your theme of choice to reveal two options: downloading to your PC or directly to your phone.
6. Choose the option to download directly to your phone. You may be asked to provide your cell phone type and phone number, but, more likely, you will be prompted to visit a site with your phone's browser and enter a code for the theme of your choice.

How to Get Free Minutes for Boost Mobile i9

1. Log in to Facebook. Create a Facebook account for free if you don't already have one.
2. Type 'EmbeePay' into the search bar located near the top of the Facebook page.
3. Install the EmbeePay App. Allow the app to access your Facebook profile to publish information when you earn free minutes using the EmbeePay Facebook app.
4. Click the 'Accounts' link from within the EmbeePay app. Add your Boost cell phone number to the app.
5. Wait for a text message on your phone from Embee Mobile. The text message contains a four-digit PIN. Go back to EmbeePay on Facebook. Enter the four-digit PIN to verify your phone with the EmbeePay application.
6. Click the 'Earn' link. Notice there are earning opportunities through TapJpoy, Gwallet, Peanut Labs, and Sponsor Pay. These are websites provided for you to earn points redeemable for free Boost mobile minutes. The EmbeePay Facebook app combines these websites into one application for easy access.
7. Browse through the offers, surveys, and subscriptions. Complete the ones you want to earn free Boost mobile minutes.
8. Earn enough EmbeePay points to get the amount of Boost mobile minutes you want. Click the 'Redeem' link.
9. Notice the different amounts of airtime available. Click the 'Top Up Now' button next to the amount of airtime you want. Unused points can be used later. For example, if you have 300 points and only want to use 150 to add $15 worth of airtime to your Boost phone, you can save the unused amount for your next purchase.
10. Find the PIN number on the following page after you click 'Top Up Now.' Enter this PIN either on your Boost mobile phone or through the Web-based Boost interface for adding minutes to the phone.

How to Activate a Sprint Cell Phone Online

1. Access Sprint's website. If you are a new or existing Sprint owner, visit Sprint.com/activate (see the link in Resources). Input the phone number of the existing phone number on your account or the phone number of the phone you just received.
2. Sign in to “My Sprint” with your user name and password. Your user name and password was created when you registered on Sprint's website the first time. Click on “Need to register for access” if you have never registered for Sprint online access. You will need to create a user name and password, enter your email address, billing zip code, and phone number for your cell phone.
3. Once logged in, click on 'Activate a new phone.' Make sure your battery is fully charged. Get the original box your phone came in and look for a code that either states “DEC”, “HEX” or “IMEI'. Input one of those numbers based on what is requested in the activation process section. Input your email address so Sprint can email you a confirmation when the phone is activated.
4. Notate any codes or information that Sprint provides on the following webpage that you may need to program into your phone. In some cases Sprint may require you to call a toll-free number to input certain details to activate your phone.
5. Once you receive a confirmation email informing you that the phone is activated, turn the phone off, wait 30 seconds, turn it back on and attempt to make a test call.

How to Get Google Maps on My Phone for Free

1. Open the web browser on your cellular phone. Consult your device's operating instructions if you don't know how to open the phone's web browser.
2. Enter 'm.google.com/maps' in the search bar of your phone's web browser.
3. Press the 'Enter,' 'Return,' or 'Go' button on your cellular phone to launch the Google Maps application.
4. You are ready to use a wide range of Google maps. You can also download a Google map application from ITunes or other app stores.

How to Send SMS Through Rediff.com

1. Download a free copy of Rediff Bol, which can be found at the company's website.
2. Click 'OK' to install the software immediately following the download.
3. Start the software after it has installed. Scroll to 'Register' and click on it so that you can create an account. Fill in each required field so that you can type in all of your information. You'll need to create a unique username and password, so be sure to create something that's easy for you to remember but difficult for someone else to guess.
4. Open the software. At this point you'll be asked to sign in. Sign in to your newly created account using the information provided. You'll need to type in the username in the designated box, followed by the password you have chosen. Once your fields are completed, click 'Go.'
5. Click the 'Send SMS' button to create a message. In the 'To' field, type the complete phone number of your recipient, including country and area codes. Example: +1 555-555-5555.
6. Type the text that you want to send your recipient, adhering to the 160 character limit. Press 'Send.' You will be notified once your message is sent.

How to Send Free SMS Text Messages Through My Gmail

1. Sign in to your Gmail account.
2. Click the gear icon on the top right corner of the screen, then click 'Labs.'
3. Click on the 'Enable' button next to 'Text Messaging (SMS) in Chat' and click 'Save Changes.'
4. Type the name of the person you want to text message in the 'Chat' field.
5. Place the mouse cursor over your contact's name, then click 'Send SMS' from the list of options.
6. Enter the contact's mobile number and click 'Save.'
7. Type your message in the chat window and press the 'Enter' key to send it as an SMS message.

How to Send a Free SMS in PK

Send SMS via SendSMSNow
1. Go to the website SendSMSNow.
2. Select 'Pakistan' from the drop-down list to specify the country code. Also, enter the recipient's phone number in the next field.
3. Enter your name/screen name in the 'From' field.
4. Type the SMS in the message field.
5. Click the button 'Send SMS.'
Send SMS through Muskurahat
6. Go to the website Muskurahat (see References for the link).
7. Enter the recipient's cell phone number along with the prefix specifying the appropriate network carrier.
8. Type in the message in the 'Message' text box.
9. Enter the security code as shown in the image.
10. Click on 'Send SMS.'
Send SMS through SMS4Smile
11. Go to the website SMS4Smile (see References for the link).
12. Enter your name in the 'From' field.
13. Enter the recipient's cell phone number in the 'To' field.
14. Enter the text message in the 'Message' box.
15. Click the 'Send SMS' button.

Why Does My LG Ally Phone Keep Saying My Phone Storage Is Low?

Definition
The pop-up message stating that the phone storage is low refers to the LG Ally's internal memory. Though the phone has 102 megabytes of internal phone memory, applications, messages and browser memory can use a lot of that storage. Your phone may slow down when the memory is close to full, and you often can't receive text messages until you clear some space. Though you may have an SD card installed in the LG Ally to increase your phone's memory, you can't use it for most of the files causing the low phone storage issue.
Solutions
Removing applications from the LG Ally is one of the better methods for clearing memory on the phone. You can remove applications from the phone by opening the Android Market, accessing the 'Downloads' list in the Android Market menu, and selecting the 'Uninstall' option. Clearing your text messages and the browser memory can also free up space on the LG Ally. When deleting the browser memory, make sure you delete the cache, history and cookies.
Deleting All Data
The quickest method of deleting all of the data from your phone is to perform a factory data reset. All of your settings and personal information are also removed from the phone when you perform a factory data reset, leaving the phone as it was when you first took it out of the box. The factory data reset only deletes the information stored in your phone's internal memory, and not the data stored on an installed SD card. To perform a factory data reset, open the 'Privacy' option in the phone's settings and select 'Factory Data Reset.' Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset. You're prompted to enter all of your account information when the phone turns on again.
Prevention
Preventing the low phone storage message from appearing on your LG Ally requires observation of your phone's current memory status before installing applications on the phone. You can check the phone's remaining storage space by opening the phone's 'Settings' menu and selecting 'SD Card & Phone Storage.' Before installing a new application on the phone, check the size of the application in the Android Market. If the application is large, consider removing other applications before installing the new one. Regularly delete your text messages and browser memory to open space on the phone.

How to Send Free SMS to Maxis

1. Choose a website that allows you to send text messages to Malaysia. Three that you can use include Txt2Day, Text4Free and CbfSMS (see Resources). As of 2010 these sites are all free to use and don't require registration.
2. Go to the site that you've chosen to use and type in the phone number of the Maxi subscriber who you are messaging in the box provided.
3. Provide your name, email address, or phone number. This will allow the receiver of the message to reply. However, this step is optional.
4. Select Maxi as the mobile service provider and Malaysia as the country from the drop down boxes.
5. Type the text message in the box provided. It can be between 140 to 160 characters long. Click the 'Send' button and your message will go to the Maxis subscriber.

How to Get a Free Handler for Your Cell Phone

1. Access an online mobile handler download site in your Internet browser. (See resources for cell phone handler sites.)
2. Browse through the list of available handlers that can be downloaded. Click the title link for the cell phone handler of your choice.
3. Double-click the cell phone handler's download link. Click 'Save' in the operating system's File Download box that will pop up. This action will enable you to store the handler to your computer's hard drive.
4. Go to a mobile uploading site in your browser. You'll need to send the cell phone handler file to your phone from the computer, so it can be applied to your mobile Web application. (See resources for mobile uploading resource sites.)
5. Scroll to the mobile uploading tool on the site's main page. Click 'Browse' on the mobile uploading site to access the file directory window for the computer. Locate and select the handler file in the directory window. Then, click 'Open' to transfer the file to the mobile uploader on the site.
6. Click the 'Send' or 'Submit' action below the uploading field to send the handler file to your cell phone. The file should come to the phone in the form of a SMS text message.
7. Open the SMS text message with the handler file. Click the file link in the text message. The phone will automatically redirect to your mobile Web application.
8. Select the download action that will be presented in the mobile Web application. Once the download is complete, the cell phone handler will be installed and applied to the mobile browser automatically.

How to Send an SMS Worldwide

1. Confirm with your mobile phone network that your international messaging service is active. If not, request for the activation. Check the destination country of your intended recipient, if it is a part of the list of global partners of your network. Most telecom companies provide international texting services to hundreds of countries all over the world. However, there are still some countries that may not be available for their services. In such case, you won't be able to send an SMS.
2. Know the format required by your network in sending an SMS to an international phone number. The general format often used by popular telecoms like AT&T and T-Mobile requires the use of a '+' sign, followed by the SMS recipient's country code, area code or network code (instead of the area code of the state or city, the telecom company of the recipient's mobile phone uses its own network code), then the mobile phone number. For Sprint, you must first dial the international exit code '011' instead of the '+' sign before keying in the country code, area code or network code, then the mobile phone number.
3. Verify the mobile phone number of your SMS recipient. Since in some countries, people may call mobile phones locally without using the country code, among other possible differences in formats for international calls, you have to figure out the correct format on your own, in accordance to the instructions provided by your network. The easiest way to get the correct format is by first confirming the country code, which is easily accessible through online sources and even your own network's website, then the area code or network code (sometimes called the network provider prefix), which you can also find online or by asking the mobile phone network of your recipient.It is always best to ask your international SMS recipient to provide you with the complete mobile phone number with the country code, area code or network code and mobile phone number.
4. Type your message, then key in your mobile phone recipient's number, according to the required format for sending an international SMS. Note that there are networks and mobile phone handsets that limit the number of characters sent to 160. Anything beyond this may be allowed, but it will mean twice the cost of a typical international SMS.
5. Press the 'Send' key and wait for the 'Message Sent' prompt that confirms the sending of the SMS.

How to Send and Receive an Online Fax for Free

1. Register with a fax service provider if required. Some companies offer a number of free faxes daily or monthly while others provide free faxes during a trial period only. Popular fax service providers include Faxzero, Faxaway, Myfax and eFax.
2. Obtain a fax number. In most cases, your fax number will not be a local number. For instance, you may receive a Maryland number even though you live in New York. You may receive the number via email after you register. This will depend on the company.
3. Download and install any necessary programs. Some fax service companies provide software that you will use to send, receive and view faxes. Others provide forms on their websites on which you can enter the information you wish to fax as well as the recipient's fax number.
4. Send a fax. Enter the information you are sending, as well as your name, email address, the receiver's name and fax number. Follow the onscreen directions to send the fax. The process will vary depending on the fax service company.
5. Receive a fax. The fax service provider will send incoming faxes to your email address and you can retrieve it at your convenience. Use the fax software to open the file if the service company has provided one.

How to Transfer Cricket Phone Service to Another Phone

1. Upgrade your phone through Cricket if you don't already have a new one in mind. Point your browser to the Cricket Account Web page then log in using your Cricket phone number and password. Click the 'Upgrade' button within 'MyCricket' and shop phones until you find one that meets your requirements.
2. Flash the phone to which you wish to transfer Cricket service if you purchased it through another carrier. Cricket uses the Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) network and handsets, which means that programming -- not the use of a SIM card -- dictates a given phone's network affiliation. Bring your phone to your nearest Cricket store, whose associates can either flash your phone while you wait, or direct you to a nearby, authorized agent who can do the same. If you don't flash your non-Cricket phone to Cricket's network, you can't use it with Cricket.
3. Activate your new phone to transfer existing Cricket service. Click the first link listed under 'Resources,' then 'Activate Now.' Click 'Activate Now' again, then enter your phone's serial number, located on the inward-facing surface of its battery. Click 'Next,' then enter your Cricket account credentials, log in and select the option to activate this phone to your existing account. Click 'Activate.'

How to Send Free Text Messages

1. Sign in to your email account and compose a new message.
2. Enter your friend's phone number and cell phone service provider address in the address field of your new email. For example, if your friend's phone number is 555-123-4567 and his cell phone service provider is Sprint, type in the address field: 5155371234@messaging.sprintpcs.com.
3. Compose your text message in the message body field and 'Send' your email.

How to Get Free Wallpapers on Your Phone

Free Wallpaper Websites
1. Launch your computer's Internet browser.
2. Visit one of the following free cell phone wallpaper websites: FreeMobileFun.net, Cellphone-Wallpapers.net, MyTinyPhone.com or Zedge.net (see Resources).
3. Browse through the sites' selections of cell phone wallpapers. Some only provide wallpaper images of a certain file type. You will want to choose a site that provides wallpaper images that match the file type compatible with your phone. Some sites may also require you to enter personal information, such as your email address. If you are comfortable doing this, proceed. However, you may risk receiving spam, either via email or text.
User-Created Images
4. Access your cell phone's camera.
5. Point the camera at an image or object you would like to make your background.
6. Press your camera's designated button to capture the image.
7. Set the image in your cell phone's settings menu to use as your phone's wallpaper.

How to Send Messages to Indian Cell Phones

1. Go into the menu of your phone and select the message option.
2. Select the 'create a new message' option.
3. Enter the Indian mobile number of the recipient in the 'To' field. The number should be entered as follows: 011, the exit code; 91, the country code; and 9, the mobile number code and the mobile number. Certain providers will require you to simply type '+' instead of the exit code.
4. Type your message and select 'send' to send your message.

How to Create Ringtones for Verizon's LG V Cast Phone for Free

Using a Ringtone Service
1. Visit an online ringtone service that allows you to create custom ringtones, such as Myxer, ToneBee, Phonezoo or Brinked. Many ringtone services allow users to create ringtones for free. Depending upon the service you choose, you may be required to register for a free account before downloading or creating a ringtone.
2. Click on the 'Create Ringtone' or 'Make your Own' option to create a ringtone from a music file on your computer. Depending upon the ringtone service you choose, the custom ringtone option will differ.
3. Upload the music file you want to use as your ringtone. Many ringtone services allow you to upload a variety of popular music formats, including MP3, WAV and WMA. You can upload a song by clicking on the 'Browse' button, choosing a music file on your computer and clicking 'Open.' After uploading your file, the ringtone project screen will open.
4. Select a clip from the song you uploaded by clicking and dragging the highlighted box. Most ringtone services allow you to select a 20- to 30-second song clip. You can preview your clip selection by clicking 'Play.' Experiment with different sections of the song until you're satisfied with your selection.
5. Apply effects, such as 'Fade In' and 'Fade Out' to your clip. Ringtones are often looped when you receive an incoming call. Adding fading effects will provide a smooth transition for the looping process.
6. Click 'Continue' and enter your 10-digit cell phone number. After entering your phone number, click 'Send.' The ringtone will be sent to your phone in the form of a multimedia message. After opening the message, select the 'Save' option and save the song clip as a ringtone.
Using an Audio Editor
7. Download and install an audio editing program, such as Audacity or Adobe Soundbooth, onto your computer.
8. Click on the 'File' tab and select 'Open.' Locate the song you want to use as your ringtone and click 'Open.' The song will be imported into the program, and the track will appear in the editing screen.
9. Select a small clip of the song and make sure the clip is less than 30 seconds. If the clip is more than 30 seconds, you may have trouble saving it as a ringtone on your cell phone. After selecting your favorite song clip, use the 'Trim' feature to remove the remaining audio in the song. Your clip selection will remain on the screen.
10. Click on the 'Effects' tab and add the 'Fade In' and 'Fade Out' effects, which will create a fluid transition when your ringtone loops on your cell phone.
11. Click on the 'File' tab and select the 'Export' option. Name your new ringtone file and save it as an MP3. Depending upon your cell phone model, you can upload the new ringtone to your phone by using a USB cable or send the file to your phone in an email.

How to Send an SMS Notification

Using Text'em
1. Go to the Text'em website. See Resources for a link to the website.
2. Enter the recipient's mobile number and select the recipient's mobile network name from the list. Enter the SMS notification to be sent.
3. Click to check 'I Agree With the Terms of Use' and click the 'Send Message' button to send the notification.
Using Send SMS Now
4. Visit the Send SMS Now website (see Resources for the link).
5. Register with the website for free by clicking the 'Register' button on the left side of the screen. Fill out the form by providing your user name, password, email address, country and city, and click the 'Register' button. After registration, you will be automatically logged in.
6. Select the recipient's country from the list and type her mobile number in the field below it. Enter your name in the 'From' field to indicate the sender. Next, type in the SMS notification and click the 'Send SMS' button to send it.
Using OnlineTextMessage
7. Go to the OnlineTextMessage website (see Resources for a link to the website).
8. Enter the recipient's cell phone number in the 'Mobile Number (To)' field.
9. Provide your email address in the 'Your E-Mail Address (From)' field.
10. Add a subject for your text message (optional).
11. Choose the recipient's network carrier from the drop-down list--for instance, Verizon or Sprint.
12. Type your message in the 'Enter Message' box. You can type up to 100 characters.
13. Click 'Send Message.'

How to Retrieve Deleted Texts to a Micro SD

1. Insert your MicroSD card into the SD card converter, then put the SD card converter into the SD card slot on your computer.
2. Download a free data-recovery program online--for example, Recuva,TOKIWA, or EASEUS. These three programs operate in much the same way in order to recover your deleted files. Once you have installed the data-recovery program, run the program on your computer. The program will prompt you to choose a drive to be scanned for deleted files; choose the MicroSD card. The files will be displayed in a list of thumbnails.
3. Choose the deleted text messages you want to restore and click the 'Restore' tab if you are using Recuva or EASEUS, or on 'Recovery' if you are using TOKIWA. The files will be returned to the MicroSD card.
4. Remove the SD card converter from the SD card slot. Take the MicroSD card out of the converter and insert it back into your cellular phone.

How to Get Free Ring Tones for NET10

1. Go to the 'Menu' screen on your NET10 phone.
2. Scroll down to the 'My Stuff' icon.
3. Under the 'My Stuff' menu list, select 'Camera and Recordings.'
4. Once open, select the 'Record Voice' option.
5. Once you have clicked on 'Record Voice,' the voice recorder will open. It will not actually start recording until you click 'OK' again.
6. Cue up the song you would like to record as your ring tone. Once the song is ready, click 'OK' to begin recording. At the same time, click 'Play' to begin playing the song you wish to record. Hold the phone 6 to 12 inches from the speakers, depending on the size of the speakers. The voice record feature will usually record up to two minutes and 30 seconds of a song or sound clip, but that amount of time may vary depending on phone model. Once you have recorded what you wish, click 'End' to stop recording.
7. Select 'Options,' then select 'Audio Gallery.' The recording you just made will be the first one listed in the 'Audio Gallery.'
8. Open and play the recording in the 'Audio Gallery.' If you are satisfied with the recording, select 'Options,' then 'Set As' and 'Ringtone.'

How to Get Call Back Tones

1. Go to your cell phone provider's website, click on the 'My Account' tab and log in to your account by entering your user name and password. If you don't have an existing account, you can register for a free account by clicking on the 'Sign Up' link.
2. Click on the ring back tones option. Depending on your cell phone provider, the ring back tones option may be listed as 'Ringback Tones,' 'Ringtones & Apps' or 'CallerTunes.'
3. Browse through the available ring back tones. You can browse by category, such as Alternative, Country, Rock or Hip Hop. If you want to search for a specific song or artist, use the search box at the top of the page.
4. Click on the 'Preview' or 'Listen' button to preview a ring back tone. The preview option will vary depending on your cell phone provider.
5. Click on the 'Buy' button to purchase your new ring back tone. Most cell phone providers charge approximately $2 as of March, 2011, for each ring back tone. The charge for your new ring back tone will appear on your next cell phone bill.

How to Send a Text Message Without a Cellphone

Email
1. Log into your email client and compose a message. Minimize its size if possible to 160 characters since some cellphones have this standard limit on the size of a message they can receive as a text.
2. Determine the wireless carrier of the phone you are sending the message to by asking the person receiving it or using FoneFinder.com.
3. Learn the proper protocol designated by the wireless provider to use in the 'To:' field of your email. Look for a FAQ section on their website, or use the following parameters:Verizon: phonenumber@vtext.comAT&T: phonenumber@txt.att.netSprint: phonenumber@messaging.sprintpcs.comCellularOne: phonenumber@mobile.celloneusa.comT-Mobile: phonenumber@tmomail.netNextel: phonenumber@messaging.nextel.comVirgin Mobile: phonenumber@vmobl.comAlltel: phonenumber@message.alltel.com
4. Create a subject for your email, such as 'Message from ____________'
5. Attach photos, videos, MP3 files or attachments to your email. Keep this at a minimum, however, to ensure that your message isn't rejected for its size.
6. Click Send, and later verify your message was received.
Website Message
7. Choose a website TXT service, such as Text2Day or SMS Everywhere, that specializes in sending free SMS messsages. Set-up regular text messages to individuals or groups through a paid service like TXTSignal.com.
8. Enter the area code and phone number of the recipient.
9. Select the cellphone provider of the person you are sending your message to. Use FoneFInder.net to learn who the cellphone provider is of someone you are blindly emailing.
10. Compose your text message in the allotted space. Note any restrictions on the size of the message you are sending, such as a 160-character limit.
11. Read and agree with any terms of service, and click send.

How to Get a Free Upgrade From T

1. Check your eligibility. As of the date of publication, if you're in a two-year contract, you qualify for a partial discount every 12 months. A full discount is available to you if it has been 22 months since your last upgrade. If you signed a one-year contract, you must wait 11 months before you're eligible for any upgrade discounts. Contact customer care by calling 1-877-453-1304 to verify your eligibility.
2. Shop around. T-Mobile offers different pricing online and in-store. If you find a phone you wish to upgrade to, check both places before buying. Third-party retailers also offer their own pricing and promotions, so checking these stores could save you as well. If you find an advertised price that beats T-Mobile's, be sure to get a copy of the ad as T-Mobile may be able to match that price.
3. Watch for promotions. Occasionally, T-Mobile and other authorized T-Mobile dealers offer free upgrades with waived activation fees. Promotions usually change monthly, and you can often find the best deals around the holidays or back-to-school months. If you don't need a new phone immediately, wait for a promotion that gives you the most bang for your buck.
4. Help out your sales representative. Most sales reps are paid on commission and have a monthly sales quota to meet. Offer to buy an accessory or add a new feature to your plan in exchange for a waived upgrade fee.
5. Call customer service. If you aren't able to negotiate with your sales rep or find a waived activation fee promotion, you may be able to have the $18 charge removed from your bill. Call customer service at 1-877-453-1304 and ask for a bill credit. It helps to call before your return period is up -- 20 to 30 days in most cases. A representative will often credit your account to prevent you from returning your phone.