Friday, May 24, 2013

How to Send One Free SMS


1. Navigate to Text4Free.net, and scroll down to the area where you enter information. Enter the recipient's phone number into the blank text box. Choose the recipient's phone provider from the 'Scroll down for list of providers' drop-down box. Click on the 'Click To Add Another Recipient' box to add another contact to the text message if desired. Add your message into the box in step two; you are allotted 140 characters. Choose to send one copy of the SMS by leaving the box asking how many copies of the SMS to send at one. Click on the 'Choose File' button in step four if you want to send pictures, music, video or other files; click on 'Open' to select the file. Enter the text as shown in the box in step five, and click on the 'Send Message(s)' button to send your SMS message.
2. Navigate to the Send SMS Now website if you would like to send a message through this site instead. In addition to allowing you to send a free SMS message to any recipient, this service also provides an inbox where you can receive replies and a phone book. To use this service, you will need to register for free by clicking the 'Register now, It's Free' link. Afterward, send an SMS by selecting the country you would like to send to by clicking on it from the 'Country' drop-down box. Enter the recipient's phone number into the box adjacent to the Country box. Enter who the message is from in the 'From' box. You have 130 characters to fill out your SMS message in the 'Message' box. Send your free SMS when you are done by clicking on the 'Send SMS' button.
3. Navigate to the MobileSender.com website for a third option for sending a free SMS. Register to use the service for free by clicking on the 'Sign Up For Free!' button. Enter the recipient's phone number into the 'Number' box, and enter the subject of the message into the 'Subject' box. Choose your cellphone carrier from the 'Carrier' drop-down box. Enter your free 140-character SMS message into the 'Your Text Message' box. Once finished, click on the 'Send It Free!' button to send your SMS message.

How to Send SMS to Canada


1. Call your cell phone service provider and ask if you can send SMS messages from your phone to Canada. Some services include messaging to Canada, and if this is the case you can send a text to Canada the same way that you send one to the United States.
2. Ask your phone service provider if it is possible to send SMS messages from your phone to Canada if you pay a fee. Some services will allow you to add international service to your plan, but be warned: this can be very expensive. If the operator asks you if you would like to add international service to your plan to call or text Canada, make sure that you find out exactly how much every SMS message to Canada will cost you.
3. Sign up with a website that allows you to send text messages over the Internet, if you have access to a computer. Some cellular phone services allow you to text from their websites to members of their network for free. If you know what network you friend's on, you may be able to text via the network's site. Other sites allow you to text free, but on some you need to register and on some you must agree to receive marketing texts from the site.

How to Put Music on My Straight Talk Phone


1. Remove the microSD memory card from your phone by pushing down on the card gently, then pulling it out. Place the card in your phones adapter, then plug it into your computer.
2. Navigate to 'My Computer' then double click your phones microSD card from the list of devices. You will now see several files on your phones memory card. Click on the one named 'My Music.'
3. Copy and paste the music files you want on your phone into the 'My Music' folder. When you're done, disconnect the device by right clicking on the 'Safely Remove Hardware' icon next to the clock on your computer, then removing the device from the list.
4. Navigate to 'MultiMedia' on your phone, then 'My Music.' Here you will be able to see and hear all of the music you just added.

How to Block Restricted Calls to US Cellular Cell Phones


Your Handset and Applications
1. Change the security settings on your phones. Specific models allow you to block phone calls from the handset. Check your phone settings and security settings on your phone. Consult the user manual for your specific cellular phone model for specific directions. You may need to call U.S. Cellular to verify that this feature will be supported by your cellular service.
2. Use an application designed for your phone. Several applications for phones like the Blackberry and Android will block calls. These may be free or available for a reasonable charge. Consult your specific phone's manual on how to obtain and use applications.
3. Use an outside service. Qwell will silence calls, but give the caller an option of breaking through if the matter is urgent. TrapCall will reveal the blocked number and give you the option of blocking it. Go to either website to sign up for the services (see Resources). Follow the onscreen instructions to set up call blocking. As of 2010, Qwell and TrapCall charges for their services.
4. Go to the Google Voice website (see Resources). Follow the onscreen instructions to sign up for an account and obtain a Google voice phone number. Google voice allows you to set up a Google number and restrict who can call you. As of 2010, Google voice is free of charge.You must have a Google voice phone number to block calls. Forward your calls to your Google voice number. Follow the Google voice instructions to block calls.
5. Register your cellular phone number with the National Do Not Call Registry (see Resources). This will prevent telemarketers from contacting you.

How to Send a SMS Anonymously


1. Enter the receiver's mobile number.
2. Select the receiver's mobile region.
3. Enter the message you would like to send.
4. Click 'Send the Text!'

How to Send Free Ringtones to a Mobile


Myxer
1. Access the Myxer website. Click the upper 'Create Your Own' link. Click the 'Choose File' button. Browse your files and locate the song that you want to use as your ringtone. Click the file and the 'Open' button. Click the 'Upload' button.
2. Wait as the file is uploaded to the Myxer site. This may take a few minutes, depending on your Internet connection. Review the ringtone customizing window when it opens. Use the orange bars to drag over the selection you want included in the ringtone. Click the 'Play' button to hear the ringtone.
3. Click 'Continue.' Enter the mobile phone number that will receive the ringtone. Click 'Next.' Read the terms and privacy statement. Click the agreement box regarding the terms. Click 'Send.'
4. Check your mobile phone text message for the download link. Click the download link. The link opens a Web browser. Click the 'Download' link. Save the link to your phone using the provided link.
3G For Free
5. Access the 3G For Free website. Select the option telling the website if you are visiting from your phone or computer. Click 'Register' to create an account.
6. Type a user name in the 'User Name' field. Add your email address in the 'Email Address' and 'Confirm Email Address' fields. Select your email provider. Add your mobile number in the 'Mobile Number' field. Read the terms for this website. Click the terms agreement box. Click 'Create New Account.'
7. Check your email account for the 3gforfree email. Check the email for the password. Open the 3gforfree website and log in with your user name and password.
8. Click the 'Ringtones' upper link. Scroll the lower list of ringtones. Click one of the ringtones. Click the 'Send to Phone' button. The ringtone is sent to your cell phone.
Fun For Mobile
9. Access the Fun For Mobile website. Click the right 'Sign Up' link. Add your email to the 'Email' and 'Confirm Email' fields. Type a password in the 'Password' and 'Confirm Password' field. Select your country from the 'Country' drop-down list.
10. Select your cell phone provider. Select your phone model from the 'Phone Model' drop-down list. Add your phone number. Type the verification code. Click 'Sign Up.'
11. Click the 'Tones' link at the top of the website. Review the available ringtones. Click one of the ringtones. Click the 'Play' button to preview the ringtone. Click 'Send to Phone' and 'Send' to send this ringtone to your mobile phone.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

How to Sync iPhone Contacts to Facebook


1. Launch the App Store application on the iPhone by tapping its icon on the home screen.
2. Tap the 'Search' button on the menu across the bottom of the screen, and then type 'Facebook' into the search box that appears at the top.
3. Tap the entry for the official Facebook app from the search list, followed by the 'FREE' button. Tap the button again to confirm download and installation of the app.
4. Launch the Facebook application and enter your account user name and password in the relevant boxes. Tap the 'Sign In' button to continue.
5. Tap the square icon in the upper-left corner of the screen to reveal the options page.
6. Tap the 'Friends' button, followed by the 'Sync' button in the upper-right corner of the screen. Slide the 'Syncing' button to 'ON,' and tap the 'I Agree' button in the pop-up box that appears. Your iPhone's address book and Facebook friends list will now automatically synchronize whenever you launch the Facebook application.