How to Install Free Games on Motorola Phones

1. Check to see if your Motorola phone is equipped with the Java micro edition before attempting to install games. Look under your main menu for your phone's Java settings for a menu item labeled, 'Java System Output Example.'
2. Start your computer and attach your USB cable from your Motorola phone to your computer. The USB cable needed should have one regular end as well as a mini USB connection for attaching to your phone. If your cellular phone did not come equipped with this special USB cable, you can purchase one at your local electronics store.
3. Turn on your phone so that you computer recognizes the connection. Find the 'Tools' menu on your computer and click on 'Menu Options.' Make sure that 'Show Hidden Files and Folders' has been checked and 'Hide Protected Operating System Files' is unchecked.
4. Find the games you would like to download by searching the Internet for free midlets or free .jar files. When you have found your desired games, download them directly to your computer's desktop.
5. Open the kJava folder which should be found on your desktop when your computer recognizes your phone's connection. Drag your new game files into the kJava folder to install the games onto your phone. When complete, eject your phone and then disconnect the USB cable.
6. Look for the games menu on your Motorola phone and select the 'Install New' option to complete the installation of your free games.

How to Block a Number on a Sprint Cell Phone

1. Request Sprint to block all incoming calls. Currently Sprint is unable to block a single incoming phone number, but they can block all incoming phone numbers at no charge to you. This is handy if you wish to not be distracted by any incoming phone calls for a temporary time period (for example, if you're studying for an exam). Call Sprint Customer Service at (888) 211-4727 and request blocking on all incoming calls to your cell phone number. When a person calls your number, he hears continuous ringing (no message). To resume receiving incoming calls, call Sprint Customer Service and request termination of call blocking.
2. Restrict numbers on your Sprint cell phone. To restrict, or block, a phone number, it must first be in your cell phone contact list. Go to your 'Settings' option (if you don't see this feature on your phone, check your cell phone documentation). Scroll down the Settings options, select the 'More' option, scroll to the 'Restrict and Lock' option and select it. If a prompt for your lock code displays, enter the last 4 digits of your cell phone number. Select the 'Restrict Voice' option and select the 'Incoming Calls' option. Review the options. Depending on your cell phone, you can either restrict all incoming calls or a specific number. When you wish to unblock calls, select the 'Unlock' option.
3. Test free call blocking software for Palm devices. If you have Sprint service on a Palm device, you can download a free trial for call blocking software that lets you block all incoming calls, selected incoming phone numbers and more. Go to Wishsolutions.com and press the 'Products' link in the left column. Under 'Palm OS Apps' category, press the 'Download trial here' link (next to 'Callblock Basic Edition'). This displays the CallBlock Basic Edition service on the MobiHand vendor website. In the box on the top right, press the 'Free Trial' option and follow the instructions. After a free trial period, you must purchase this software to continue using it.
4. Test free call blocking software for any cell phone. TrapCall offers a call-blocking service that lets you block all calls, specified calls, unmask 'Unknown' caller IDs and more. Go to Trapcall.com, press the 'Try Trapcall free!' button at the bottom right of the page and follow the instructions. After a free trial period, you must purchase this service to continue using it.

How Can I Send Free Ringtones to My Phone?

1. Navigate to a website that offers free ringtones.
2. Locate the free ringtone you wish to send to your phone. Browse ringtones by artist, album and song title.
3. Click on a ringtone to select it. Input your cell phone number into the provided text box. Click “Send.”
4. Open the text message on your phone. Click “Download” to download the ringtone onto your phone.

How to Sign Up for AARP Consumer Cellular Cell Phone Service

1. Join AARP. Reaching the age of 50 is an admirable milestone, but it's not enough to participate in the Consumer Cellular discount program. You must actually be a member of AARP. Visit the website aarp.org to join.
2. Review the coverage area map. Before signing up for the AARP Consumer Cellular plan, check out the coverage area map to make sure coverage is available in your area. While coverage is available in most parts of the United States, there are certain areas such as Alaska and portions of Nevada where service is not currently available.
3. Choose the discounted plan that best suits your budget and phone usage. Consumer Cellular plans start at $10 for the 'Anywhere Casual' plan and go up to $60 a month for the 'Anywhere 2000' plan. The cost differential depends on the number of minutes included in the selected plan.
4. Select the appropriate cell phone. Phones range in price from free, for the Motorola W259 flip phone up to $40 for the Samsung A177 (the Samsung A177 has a full keyboard which comes in handy when sending text messages). The AARP plan also offers senior friendly phones which include features such as large buttons which are easier to see and hearing aid compatibility.
5. Consider text messaging. Text messaging isn't just for the teen population. Adults are enjoying the convenience of texting. Consumer Cellular offers optional texting packages ranging from 100 to 2000 messages per month. The monthly cost ranges from $2.38 to $19 depending on the package selected.

How to Get a Free Phone Upgrade With Sprint

1. Verify that you are eligible for a cell phone handset upgrade. According to Sprint, this includes having a contract rate plan of $39.99 a month or more. Note that this amount must be before taxes. You must also wait at least one year from the date of your last contract extension or 22 months after your last contract extension for a 2 year contract. (See References)
2. Log onto the Sprint PCS website. (See Resources) Enter your user name and password. If you do not yet have one, click on 'Register for Access.' Online access to your account and upgrading information are free.
3. Click on 'Upgrade phone' and select the phone number of the line you want to upgrade. Browse the selection of phones available. Look for handsets whose final cost is $0.00. Next to each handset will be a list including the original price, the upgrade price and any online discounts. Select the phone you want and click the 'Upgrade' option followed by 'Select.' You will be directed to the checkout. Fill out your mailing address and billing information. Existing customers have the option of having any taxes or additional accessory purchases billed to their next monthly phone bill.
4. Agree to a one or two year contract extension. For specific phones, you may be required to get the longer two year contract to get the free upgrade. Online you may be required to indicate that you accept the terms of the contract agreement by clicking on a check box near the bottom of the contract. This serves as your 'signature' on the contract.

How to Download Games to a MetroPCS Phone

1. Ensure that your cell phone is a metro enabled phone. This is determined by the type of phone that you have and the cell phone plan that you have.
2. Select the menu option on your cell phone. Once you locate it, choose the @metro selection from the list of available options.
3. Choose the shopping cart to be directed to the area where the games are located.
4. Browse the categories and select from the options listed (adventure, sports, strategy, action, card/casino and classic).
5. Select the game that you want to download. Ensure that there are enough funds available to cover the cost of the download, as this amount will be taken from your MetroPCS account. If you do not have enough funds available on your account, you will not be able to complete this transaction. You have to chose one option at a time, but you can revisit these steps to download additional games.

How to Send Emails to Net10 Cell Phones

1. Locate the Net10 provider network for the email recipient. The second half of the email address to any cell phone is the provider network address. Therefore, you must locate which provider the Net10 customer is using. Free services such as FoneFinder.net and TelcoData.us (see Resources) allow you to insert a cell phone area code and the phone number prefix to determine which network services the Net10 customer.
2. Format the SMS address. After you find out which network the Net10 recipient is using, format the address into the SMS-compatible format. SMS stands for Short Message Service, and each network has its own format. For example, the SMS format for a phone on the AT&T network is @txt.att.net. Similarly, the SMS for the Verizon network is @vtext.com. For a complete listing of the SMS format for each cell phone carrier, visit the About Prepaid Cell Phones website (see Resources).
3. Insert the recipient phone number. Now that you have the SMS format, insert the recipient's Net10 area code and phone number before the network SMS address in the 'To' field in your email software. For example, sending an email to a Net10 customer using the Verizon network would look something like this: 2121234567@vtext.com.
4. Limit the email to 160 characters. Similar to text messages, the Net10 recipient can only receive messages with a maximum of 160 characters. Remember SMS means Short Message Service, and short is defined as 160 characters or less.