Friday, March 1, 2013

How to Block SMS Messages


1. Log into your cell phone account online and look for 'Messaging Preferences' or a similar option. Some providers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Alltel, Verizon and Sprint, now allow you to adjust your settings to block certain contacts. You may have to pay an additional monthly fee and register for this service. You'll probably have a limit for the number of contacts you can add to this list.
2. Save the phone number to your contact list. You can name it 'Blocked.' Then edit the contact and scroll to 'Messages' or 'Text' options. Change the volume to 'silent' and turn any LED light and vibration settings off. This will allow you stop being notified when you get a message from this person.
3. Call your cell phone provider and ask the representative to block certain phone numbers from texting you. Some providers will gladly accommodate this request because they do not want you to remove text messaging completely because of annoyances from one person.
4. Report all cell phone spammers to your cell phone company. Take note of the phone number that sent a text to you and the product being sold so you can make a complete report. This may not be an instant fix, but over time, the spam may stop because of your complaint. Ask the provider to credit your account for any unwanted spam messages.

How to Send SMS with Unlimited Characters


1. Access your Web-based email account and log in using your user name and password. If you use an email application such as Outlook, open the program on your computer's desktop.
2. Open a blank email message by clicking 'Compose' or 'New Message.'
3. Type the text message recipient's mobile email address in the 'To' field. The mobile address is the 10-digit mobile number followed by the mobile gateway. The mobile gateway is similar to an email address's domain. Locate the mobile gateway using the list provided by Email-Unlimited (see Resources).
4. Enter the SMS message in the body of the message. You can enter as many characters as needed.
5. Click 'Send' to send the message to the recipient's mobile phone. The message will be divided up into several SMS messages.

How to Download iTunes for Mobile


1. Go to itunes.com. iTunes will recognize that you are accessing it via a mobile application and will suggest that you download the mobile app. If you are using an Apple product such as an iPhone or iPad, iTunes comes pre-installed on these devices.
2. Click 'Download iTunes' and agree to the terms and conditions. This will download the application to your mobile device and install it. Once the app is installed, you will be able to access it by clicking it.
3. Log in to iTunes. If you already have an iTunes account, then log in with those credentials. If you do not yet have an iTunes account, then follow the prompts on your mobile device to create one. You will need an email address, home address and credit card and/or PayPal account. Your credit card will not be charged until you purchase downloadable items from iTunes.
4. Search items that you wish to download. The items can be anything audible, such as songs, ringtones, television shows, audio books and more.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

How to Send an Anonymous SMS From Any Number


1. Open an SMS website that allows you to send anonymous SMS messages. These types of websites do not require you to submit your name, cell phone number or email address. AnonTxt.com, Textemnow.com and Textforfree.com, are examples of free SMS websites that will send your anonymous text message.
2. Read the terms of agreement before sending your SMS message.
3. Enter the person's cell phone number, cell phone provider and the SMS message in the designated form.
4. Send the anonymous SMS message. A page will load confirming the message was sent.

How to Send Music to Your Phone for Free


1. Connect the cell phone to the computer using its USB sync cable. Once the phone is connected properly, it should be recognized by the computer as a removable storage device.
2. Go to 'My Computer' and click the phone's icon under the portable devices section that reads, 'Devices with Removable Storage.'
3. Access your computer's music folder, and go to the song files you want to move to the phone.
4. Control-click each music file you want to send to the phone. Control-clicking can be done by holding the 'CTRL' command on the keyboard and clicking over each song file simultaneously.
5. Maximize the phone's removable storage window.
6. Drag and drop the highlighted song files to the phone's removable storage window.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

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.