Monday, April 1, 2013
How to Send MMS Text Messages From a Computer
Text 4 Free Online
1. Navigate to the Text 4 Free Online website. This website requires you to sign up before you can send a message. Click the 'Sign Up' link in the upper right corner of the page and enter the requested information. Click 'Submit' to create a free account and to return to the main page.
2. Select the recipient's country from the 'Country' drop-down list and type the phone number next to 'Number.' Select the recipient's mobile provider from the 'Carrier' drop-down list.
3. Type any text in the 'Message' field. Click the icon to the right of the 'Optionally Select a Picture to Send' field to attach a picture. Select the picture in the dialog box and click 'Open.' Click the music note icon next to the 'Optionally Send Some Music MP3/M4A' field to attach an audio file. Select your audio file in the dialog box and click 'Open' to add it to the message.
4. Click 'Send Message' to send your message and attachment. Any replies display in the bottom pane.
SMS Free 4 All
5. Navigate to the SMS Free 4 All website and click 'MMS USA' under the 'MMS Countries' section on the left column of the page.
6. Type the recipient's phone number next to 'Send MMS to Number' field. Select the service provider from the 'Select Provider' drop-down list.
7. Type any text in the box below 'Enter Text Message.' Scroll down and type the verification text in the box below the verification image. Click the 'Browse' button below 'Enter Multimedia File to Attach (Max 1MB)' and select the picture, video or audio file you want to send. Click 'Open' to add the multimedia file to the message.
8. Click 'Submit' to send the MMS. This website does not show any replies you may receive.
PixDrop
9. Navigate to the PixDrop website. PixDrop lets you send an MMS message that contains only an image.
10. Select the recipient's mobile carrier under 'Recipients Mobile Carrier.' Type the recipient's mobile phone number next to 'Recipients Mobile Number.' Click the 'Browse' button under 'Upload Your Picture,' select the picture you want to send and click 'Open.'
11. Click 'Send Your Picture Message' to send the MMS. The website won't show replies if your contact sends any.
How to Send SMS Through PHP
1. Obtain an SMS gateway. This is a service that allows you to send SMS without a cell phone. Install the files indicated by the gateway provider.
2. Log in to your SMS gateway account. Note the user name, password and the gateway URL used for sending SMS.
3. Create a Web form using Notepad or an HTML editor such as FrontPage or Dreamweaver. This form allows users to enter the message and phone number they wish to send a message to. Indicate a PHP file as the file to send to when the form is submitted.
4. Create a new file in Notepad or your HTML editor. Write a PHP script that obtains the phone number and message from the form and passes through the gateway URL, along with your user name and password. This is the PHP file that handles the form upon submission.
5. Upload the Web form and PHP file on your website. To send an SMS, access the Web form, fill it out and click 'Submit.'
How to Send an SMS Message Over the Internet
1. Open your web browser by double clicking on the browser’s icon.
2. Type in the URL of a SMS message website into your web browser’s URL address bar and hit “enter.' Websites that allow you to send text messages can be found by performing an Internet search for 'free sms message websites.'
3. Enter the phone number of the person you desire to communicate with. Phone numbers should be entered, including area code, without any spaces between numbers. For example, (123) 456-7890 should be entered as “1234567890.'
4. Type your message into the “Message” field and send it. Remember, the person receiving your SMS message will be reading the text message on a phone so limit the number of characters you use.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
How to Send Games Applications to A Phone's SMS
Sending Applications Online
1. Locate websites that will send applications and games to your phone via SMS. For example, Thefreesite.com, Mobilehearts.com and Schnozberry.com allow you to search for, select, and download applications and games to your phone via SMS.
2. Click the application you are interested in and pay any fees, if prompted.
3. Input your mobile phone telephone number in the online website and within minutes the application will be sent to your phone via a text message. Depending on the size of the application, you may have to click on the link within the SMS message, which will connect your phone to the Internet to download the file. You will need to subscribe to an unlimited data plan on your cell phone to prevent large monthly bills.
Send applications from your phone.
4. Navigate to your phone's Message Center to send a text message.
5. Type the phone number of the recipient you would like to send the application to and click the attach link, often depicted as a paperclip, or you can access your menu settings to click. 'Attach file.'
6. Navigate to the file you want to send. Click 'Attach,' and click 'Send.'
Phone Uploader
7. Access a phone uploading site which allows you to upload files from your mobile device or computer and text to another person. Rumkin.com, Go-wap.com, and Pcs.cruz-network.net provide this service.
8. Click on the browse button and a file box will open which allows you to browse your computer or cell phone to click on the application or game you would like to upload.
9. Click 'Upload file' and the website will take the file from your phone or computer and load it to a temporary server. Input your e-mail address or SMS phone number for the recipient and the file and link will be texted to the recipient for download.
How to Send a SMS to USA Numbers
Sending SMS Messages with a Cell Phone
1. Using your cell phone's navigation keys, scroll to the SMS icon on your phone. It may be called 'Text Messages' or 'SMS Messages' depending on the type of phone. Click on the button.
2. Select the option that allows you to compose a new message. It might read 'New Message,' 'New Text Message,' or 'Compose Message.'
3. Type in the full ten-digit phone number of the recipient. You may have to click 'Okay' or 'Enter' before proceeding to write the message; other times the message box will appear on the same screen.
4. Access the message box and type your message.
5. Click on the 'Send' button to complete the SMS message.
Sending SMS Messages via the Internet
6. Open up a web browser and navigate to http://www.text4free.net.
7. Click on 'Send Free SMS.' Scroll down the page until you see a series of text boxes.
8. Enter the recipient's phone number in the designated box. Select his or her cell phone provider from the drop-down menu. Enter the message you would like to send into the box marked 'Step 2.' Select the number of text messages you would like the recipient to receive.
9. Type in the code that is located directly above the 'Send Message' button. Then click the button to send the message.
How to Send a Text From One Phone That Looks Like It Was Sent From Another Phone
1. Find a website that offers free anonymous text messaging/SMS spoofing. Some popular choices are AnonTxt.com, TxtDrop.com, AllFreeTexting.com, TxtEmNow.com and TextForFree.net. These services can send anonymous texts to almost any country.
2. Type the recipient's cell phone number into the Web form.
3. Enter a contact name, phone number or email address (for replies). If you want to make it look like the text is coming from another number, simply enter that phone number. You can also just leave this line blank for total anonymity.
4. Click one of the two check boxes, depending on whether you are sending the text inside the US or to countries outside the US.
5. Enter the subject line for your text message. Type the contents of your text message. Make it brief; texts are limited to 140 characters. Press 'Send Message.'
How to Use WiFi for Phone Calls on an iPhone
1. Use iCall. This free VoIP application for the iPhone provides free incoming and outgoing phone calls and allows you to talk for 3 minutes at a time before disconnecting. While this product works using your 3G network, it works best with Wi-Fi, as connection speed and quality depends on the strength of your signal. Additional features include the ability to switch phone calls from cell to the iCall app when you receive them, and unlimited calling and a personal phone number when you sign up for the Unlimited computer and iPhone plan.
2. Use TruPhone for iPhone. Make phone calls on your 3G network or using your Wi-Fi connection with the TruPhone application. This product allows you to place phone calls and provides three different plans depending on your frequency of use. Other features include international calls and free phone calls when calling other TruPhone, Skype or Google users. TruPhone also allows you to instant message and send Twitter updates through the application. TruPhone also offers the TruUnlimited plan, which provides unlimited phone calls to any landline in the world, and supports unlimited calls to mobile phones in nine countries.
3. Use Skype for iPhone. Similar to the computer version of this program, Skype for the iPhone allows you to send and receive calls from other Skype users for free, and provides non-Skype mobile calling for a small fee. Other features include texting, and provides the option to use Skype as a Pay as You Go service, or sign up for a subscription service that offers three plans based on your usage. In order to use the program you must be connected to a Wi-Fi network, as Skype is not allowed to use your iPhone's 3G network.
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