How to Get Free Minutes Sent to My Virgin Mobile Phone

1. Go to the Virgin Mobile website. (See resources)
2. Scroll down to the menu on the bottom of the page and select 'Kickbacks.'
3. Click 'Register for Kickbacks.' If there is already an online account set up, log into the account, if not, register with the Virgin Mobile phone number.
4. Enter the email addresses of as many friends as possible. Virgin Mobile will send these friends an email explaining Virgin Mobile phone plans and the kickback program.
5. Receive a kickback code by text message. This is the code that must be entered when friends sign up online to receive the kickback.
6. Get free minutes sent to the Virgin Mobile phone. For each friend that uses the kickback code, both the subscriber and the friend will receive 60 free minutes sent to the phones.

How to Send an MMS From a Laptop to a Cell Phone

1. Access your email account. Click on 'Compose New Mail' depending upon your email account.
2. Place the cursor in the 'To' box. Type the recipient's 10-digit cell number along with the carrier's name. See the resource section below for the Make Use of website for a list of the proper way to format the email address depending upon the carrier. For example, if the recipient has Sprint you would type:10-digit number@pm.sprint.com.
3. Place the cursor in the 'Subject' box and type the subject of your email followed by the body of the email in the designated box.
4. Press the 'Attach' icon or word on your email screen. Some emails have a picture of a paper clip. A screen will load for you to browse through your hard drive of your laptop to find the media you wish to attach. Click on it once located and press 'Attach' or 'Open'. The media will load in your email as an attachment.
5. Read over the email and press 'Send' when completed. Your MMS will be delivered to the recipient's text message area on his cell phone.

How to Activate Your Cell Phone for Free

1. Navigate to your service provider's website.
2. Log into your account.
3. Click to add a new phone. Choose the kind of phone you own. Type in the serial number of your phone, found on your battery. Click 'Add.'

How to Get an ATT SMS Number

Over the Phone
1. Contact AT&T at 800-331-0500 and follow the prompts to speak with a representative.
2. Inform the representative of your intent to set up a wireless account. Ask the representative to provide you with a listing of plans and phone specials that AT&T currently is offering.
3. Select a wireless phone and choose a plan that has 'Messaging,' which enables you to use the SMS feature on your phone.
4. Provide the representative with the information requested of you, such as your name, billing address, driver's license number and/or Social Security number. Wait for the representative to set up the account. In some cases, you may need to provide the representative with your credit card information to pay for any charges associated with opening an account and activating your equipment.
5. Write down your order confirmation number and your mobile phone number. This is the number that you will use to send SMS messages. Wait for your phone to arrive in the mail. Follow the instructions to activate the device.
Online
6. Visit the AT&T website and click the 'Wireless' tab. Click the 'Wireless' sub-menu and select 'Cell phones and devices.'
7. Search through the listing of cell phones until your find a cell phone you want to buy. Click the cell phone picture.
8. Enter your ZIP code into the appropriate field. Select the features you want to add to your wireless account. Select the option to add 'Messaging' to your plan.
9. Click 'Add to Cart.' Select the option to get a new AT&T number when prompted to do so. Verify your wireless plan and click 'Order Now.'
10. Enter your name, email, billing and shipping address into the appropriate fields. Click 'Next.' Enter your credit card information into the next field. Verify your order and click 'Submit.' Wait for your new phone to arrive by mail. Follow the instructions to activate the device.

How to Pair a Bluetooth Hand

1. Disconnect your headset from the charging source (if applicable). Do not power the headset on yet.
2. Power on your phone, and open the main menu. Access your Bluetooth options -- usually found under 'Tools' or 'Settings.'
3. Choose 'On' to turn on your phone's Bluetooth.
4. Place your headset in pairing mode. This varies by model; however, many headsets can be put in pairing mode by pressing the center 'Call Control' or 'Power' button for five to 10 seconds. You will notice the indicator lights flashing or staying solidly lit when the headset is ready to be paired.
5. Choose 'Look for Devices' or 'Search' from your phone's Bluetooth menu. Your phone will attempt to locate the headset -- this can take several seconds. A list of devices will appear when searching is complete.
6. Select the name of your headset from the list of discovered devices. Press 'OK.'
7. Enter the headset's pairing passkey on your phone if prompted. (Not all devices require this. See your user guide for the passkey specific to your device.) The passkey is set by the headset manufacturer, but is often '0000' or '1234.' Press 'OK.' Your headset and phone will connect automatically and are ready for use.

How to Set Up a Home Proxy for Mobile Phone Access

Hide Mobile
1. Open the web browser on your mobile and go to the 'Hide Mobile' proxy to alter the content controls connected to your ability to browse. You can access web pages blocked by content controls with 'Hide Proxy,' which uses a free proxy service. It also hides your IP address so you can be hidden as you surf the Internet on your mobile device.
2. Type the web page URL that is being blocked into the text field located in the bottom area of the 'Hide Mobile' web page.
3. Click 'Browse' underneath the text field. 'Hide Mobile' will override the content controls.
Mobile Proxy
4. Go to the 'Mobile Proxy' web page in your mobile phone's web browser. 'Mobile Proxy' is a free proxy that unblock restricted web pages in your mobile phone. It also allows you to be anonymous as it hides your IP address.
5. Browse to the text field in the upper-left area of the 'Mobile Proxy' web page and input the URL of the restricted web page.
6. Click the 'Go' button, which is next to the text field. The restricted web page will now be accessible on your mobile phone by 'Mobile Proxy.'
Stornge
7. Open you web browser on your mobile phone. Go to the 'Stornge' proxy web page. This is a free proxy service that allows your mobile to visit blocked web pages while hiding your IP address.
8. Go to the text bar, which is found in the upper-left area of the 'Stornge' web page and type in the blocked web page's URL.
9. Click 'Go!' under the text bar, and 'Stornge' will open the web page on your mobile through its server.

How to Send SMS in PDU Format

1. Press the 'MENU' button. Navigate to 'Text Messages' or 'Messages.' Press the 'OK' button to launch it.
2. Type AT+CMGS=yyyyy. Replace 'yyyyy' with recipient's phone number. Press 'Enter.'
3. Enter your SMS message. Verify that it is 160 characters or fewer.
4. Press 'CTRL' and 'Z' at the same time to send the message.