How to Send Free Jokes to a Cell Phone

1. Open and log in to your email account.
2. Open a new blank email message.
3. Enter the recipient's mobile phone text messaging email address in the 'To' field. The text email address is usually the 10-digit mobile phone number followed by the cell phone provider's SMS gateway. For example, the text email for Verizon is 1234567890@vtext.com.
4. Enter your joke message in the body of the email.
5. Click 'Send' once you have completed your message. Your email will be sent to the recipient's text inbox.

How to Send an SMS Message to a T

Send Text from Website
1. Log onto the 'Textem: Free Text' website in your Web browser. Websites such as 'SMS Everywhere: Send a Message to a Cell Phone' and 'Txt2Day: Free Text Messaging' are also available for you to send text messages from a computer to a T-Mobile cell phone.
2. Type the T-mobile cell phone user's number in the box titled 'Recipient's Mobile Number.'
3. Type your email address in the 'Email address' box. This will allow the recipient to respond to your text message through text-to-email. Text-to-email allows a user to send a response back to your email with their number @tmomail.net. For example, if the phone number is 1234567890, the email will be sent to your email from the address 1234567890@tmomail.net.
4. Select T-mobile from the drop-down menu titled 'Mobile Carrier.'
5. Type your message in the 'Message' box. Do not exceed 155 characters per message.
6. Type the security code listed in the security image and check the box next to terms of use. Click 'Send Message' button at the bottom of the screen.
Send Email Text to a T-Mobile Cell Phone
7. Load your email in-box and select the 'Compose Mail' option.
8. Type the phone number @tmomail.net in the 'To' box. For example, if the cell phone number is 1234567890, the email address will show as 1234567890@tmomail.net.
9. Leave the subject area blank and type a message in the body of the email. Do not exceed 160 characters or the message may not reach the T-Mobile cell phone.
10. Click the 'Send' button. The T-Mobile cell phone user can respond to your email-to-text by replying to the message.
Text from Cell Phone
11. Open the options menu in your cell phone and click the 'Message' folder.
12. Click the 'Create SMS' option. This also may be shown as 'Send SMS' or 'Send Text Message.'
13. Type the T-Mobile cell phone number in the 'To' area.
14. Type the message in the body area of the text message. Click 'Send' when finished.

How to Make Cellphone Ringtones

1. Verify that the picture messaging function is enabled on your cellphone. This functionality enables your own cellphone to make a ringtone by using the picture message function. You don't actually need to have any pictures.
2. Go to 'Send picture message.' Enter your own phone number. You can add text or a picture if you want, but it's unnecessary.
3. Navigate to the 'Sound' heading on your cellphone. Select 'Sounds' and 'Record new.' Record the desired sound. Then press 'OK.' Go back to the text message and press 'Send.' You should receive the message soon.
4. After receiving the message, press 'Open.' The sound will be embedded in the picture. Press the 'Options' button and save the sound as a ringtone.
5. Switch your ringtone, as per your cellphone manufacturer's instructions.

What Are SMS Calls?

SMS Call Technology
Trigger a cheap phone call by using the SMS gateway. For example, this type of SMS could allow a less-than-one-dollar phone call to Jamaica. The technology will permit a call between any two handsets, while the keypad can either be a mobile phone or a computer keyboard. The quality of the call remains high since the SMS gateway uses a reliable telephone system. This is a great method to keep in touch with loved ones or business acquaintances when you are abroad, staying at a hotel, or whenever you are just away from home or the office.
SMS by Email
In addition to having access to a gateway for cheap phone calls, you can send short messages through emails. A more advanced gateway will allow family, relatives, friends and business associates to send an SMS back to you. Within the article on 'The Secret of Making Cheap Telephone Calls,' Majon International suggests a two-way communication system between email and SMS, a service that some gateways offer. In this case, there are no short time windows to bound your communication.
SMS-to-SMS Services
Use SMS-to-SMS services to send multiple messages to predetermined phone numbers or to a particular name on your contact list.
Email to Fax
Send a fax anywhere in the world (email-to-fax system) by using the right SMS gateway. This SMS service also allows the user to send Web pages to fax machines, as well as the ability to program the fax machine to receive news from a specific Web page on a regular basis.
Payment Methods
You can either pay for these SMS gateways in hard currency or by a credit card. Payment services, such as Moneybookers, can also be used to pay for these gateways. You can alternatively pay any associated fees by using a credit system. Buy credit and add it to your account or earn free credit by referring more users to the service. The last option will not only earn you commission, but it will also allow you to access cheaper phone calls.

How to Download Free Cell Phone Ringtones

1. As your first step you will need to find a website or websites that offer free cell phone ringtones , a few such websites are:Free-Cellware-Ringtones.com
www.coolfreeringtones.com
www.tonecrusher.com
(See resources section below for more)These websites are extremely easy to use and offer a huge library of ring tones . Many of these websites offer ringtones at no charge , however you should always check with your service carrier to make sure there are no hidden fees for downloading ringtones .
2. Once you are on the free ringtone website you will need to enter some basic information (usually just your e-mail address and cell number) , then you can browse through thousands of ringtones .Note:Visit thumbplay.com (see resources section below) for more up to date ringtone rankings.
3. Once you have decided on a song , click 'send' . Depending on which service carrier you have the ringtone will be sent directly to you by means of a text message
4. Once you recieve the ringtone , select 'download' . It will take approximately 1 - 2 minutes to download (depending on the size of your song) .
5. After your ringtone downloads , set it as one of your primary ringtones and enjoy!

How to Unlock GSM Quad Band Cell Phones

Unlock Your Carrier Supported Phone For Free
1. Find your phone's IMEI number. On many phones you can enter *#06# from the phone's main screen to display your phone's IMEI. For other phones remove the battery and look at the sticker on the back of the phone, where the IMEI number will be displayed. Write down the IMEI number.
2. Call your carrier's customer service number. Ask the representative how long your contract must be active before it will provide an unlock code. For example, T-Mobile will unlock one of its supported phones after 90 days of service with no late fees.
3. Ask your carrier's representative for your phone's unlock code if you have met its minimum requirements. You must provide your phone's IMEI number when requested. You may also have to provide your carrier account number and password to verify your account.
4. Enter the unlock code you receive exactly as provided. For example, you may be required to press the * key a certain number of times, followed by a sequence of keys, then your unlock code. Unlocking practices vary based on each manufacturer and sometimes based on each model at a specific manufacturer. Your carrier will provide the exact sequence.
5. Insert the SIM card for the new carrier you'd like to use. Turn off your phone and turn it back on. Make one phone call and receive another call to verify that the unlock procedure was successful.
Unlock Quad-Band Phones Using Online Services
6. Find your phone's IMEI number by entering *#06# from your phone's keypad. You can also find the code on the sticker located under your phone's battery. Write down the IMEI number.
7. Visit a trusted online unlocking service. Several popular services that have been in business for several years including GSMLiberty and Unlocking.com (see links in the Resource section), which provide hundreds of codes for various mobile phones.
8. Find your phone on the site you choose. Typically there will be a manufacturer drop-down box, followed by a model number. Some sites also allow you to type your full phone name into a search bar. For example, you may simply need to enter 'Nokia XpressMusic 5800' in a search bar, then click the search button.
9. Look for the 'Checkout' or 'add to cart' option. You will purchase the unlock code by entering your IMEI number (when requested) along with your payment information (credit card, PayPal or other options based on the site you choose).
10. Wait for your code to arrive. Codes typically arrive in one or two days. However, some codes from certain manufacturers can take up to one week to arrive. Enter the unlock sequence and code exactly as provided. Test your phone by inserting the SIM card from your new carrier and making then receiving at least one call each.

How to Monitor a Cell Phone for Free

1. Find a free mobile tracking program that will work with your phone. Some widely used free programs are Mologogo, BuddyWay and LocateA. Mologogo works with Sprint Nextel/Boost Mobile and Blackberry phones. It is also compatible with Windows Mobile. LocateA works on any Java enabled cell phone or any PDA that is running Windows software. BuddWay will work with any GPS enabled phone or any phone with a Bluetooth GPS receiver.
2. Connect your cell phone to your computer with the USB cable that came with your phone. Plug one end of the cable into your cell phone, and plug the other end into the USB port on your computer.
3. Go to the website of your free phone monitoring software and click the download link.
4. Click 'Save' when the download prompt box opens, and click the 'Save In' drop-down box and select your phone as your download location. This will download the software directly to your phone.
5. Click on the 'Safely Remove Hardware' icon (small green arrow) on the bottom right side of your desktop's toolbar. Select your phone from the list of hardware devices, and then click 'Remove.' You can now unplug your phone from the computer without risk of losing or corrupting any files.
6. Open the program on your cell phone. Go to the menu, click on 'Options,' and then click on 'GPS.' You can now configure your GPS location.