Wednesday, June 26, 2013

How to Call Malaysia With a Mobile Phone


Calling a Malaysian Landline Phone
1. Press '011' on your cellular phone. This is the exit code for international calls made from the USA or Canada.
2. Press '60' on your cellular phone for Malaysia's country code.
3. Press the area code number that corresponds to the location in Malaysia you wish to call. Example: '3' for Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Selangor, and '4' for Kedah, Penang and Perlis.
4. Press the 6-to-8 digit phone number you intend to call on your cellular phone. Example 011 60 3 XXXXXXXX (wherein XXXXXXXX represents the Malaysian number you intend to call).
5. Press 'Call' on your cellular phone to make the call. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until the call is successfully connected.
Calling a Malaysian Mobile Phone
6. Press '011' on your cellular phone.
7. Press '60' on your cellular phone.
8. Press the code number that corresponds to the mobile phone service provider you wish to call. Example: '12' for Maxis mobile telephone service provider number---the most popular in Malaysia.
9. Press the 6-to-8 digit phone number you intend to call on your cellular phone. Example 011 60 12 XXXXXXXX (wherein XXXXXXXX represents the Malaysian mobile phone number you intend to call)
10. Press 'Call' on your cellular phone to make the call.

How to Get a Government Phone


1. Determine if the program is offered in your state. Go to the Safelink website; enter your zip code and click 'Go.' You will be taken to the state information page. Whether or not the program is available in your state is indicated at the top of the page. If your state participates in the program, scroll down and click on 'Benefits/Open' to see how many minutes are provided. Click on 'Qualify/Open' to determine how you can qualify. Click on 'Applying/Open' for information on applying by fax or regular mail. If you believe you qualify for the program, scroll back to the middle of the page and click the large 'Apply' button.
2. Fill out the application on the following page. You will be asked for your name, a valid mailing address, any phone number you may already have, your birth date, and the last four numbers of your Social Security number. Check any boxes of government assistance programs listed that you are enrolled in. When you have completed this form, click 'Next' at the bottom of the screen, which will take you to the confirmation and signature page.
3. Write down and retain the confirmation ID number that appears at the top of the next page. You will need this number to check on the status of your application. Print off the signature page, and sign and mail or fax it to the address indicated.
4. If your state allows you to qualify based on income instead of participation in a government assistance program, you will be required to provide either copies of four months of pay stubs, a letter from your employer, the previous year's tax return, or your employer W-2 form.

Is There an iPhone Application That Allows Text Message Forwarding?


ITim Text MMS Messenger
ITim Text MMS Messenger is a free SMS and MMS client for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. In addition to text forwarding capabilities, its features include Google Voice Push alerts, Facetime MMS compatibility, an integrated media gallery and customizable notifications. The app also lets you send videos, sounds and animations with your forwarded text messages. ITim Text MMS Messenger is an 8.5MB download, costs around $4 and requires iOS 3.0 or later, as of the date of publication. Tto use the app’s forwarding features, you must have Apple's iOS 2.0 or later installed.
Textie Messaging
Textie Messaging is a text messaging application that lets you communicate with other Textie users for free. Its message forwarding feature requires that you have iOS 3.2 or later installed on your iPhone. Additional features include threaded view messaging, archived message loading and the ability to add photos to your text messages. Textie Messaging is 2.0MB and requires iOS 3.1 or later. It’s a free application supported by ads. A paid version without ads is available as well.
GV Connect
GV Connect is a Google Voice client for the iPhone. The application lets you forward SMS messages to other mobile phone numbers and to email addresses. Text messages are displayed in threads, just like in the native iPhone texting application. Additional features of GV Connect include message archiving with tags, a message history search tool and full integration with your iPhone’s contact list. GV Connect is a 1.9MB download, costs around $3 and requires iOS 3.0 or later. You must have a Google Voice account for the app to function properly.
TextNow
TextNow is a free text and picture messaging application with support for all major U.S. phone carriers. In addition to standard text-forwarding capabilities, TextNow lets you set up a separate phone number with text messaging support, voicemail and voice message forwarding. The free version of TextNow is supported by ads. A paid version without ads is available from the same developer. TextNow is a 19.3MB download that requires iOS 3.0 or later.

How to Send an SMS to Uganda


Send an SMS Through the Web Site AntSMS
1. Go to the Web site AntSMS (see Resources).
2. Enter the recipient's cell phone number and the SMS message in the respective fields.
3. Click the 'Send' button to send the message.
Send an SMS Through the Web Site SMSFree4All
4. Go to the Web site SMSFree4All (see Resources for link).
5. Scroll the down the page to get to the SMS form.
6. Enter the recipient's cell phone number and select the recipient's mobile service provider.
7. Enter the message you want to send and enter the verification text.
8. Click the 'Submit' button to send the SMS message.
Send an SMS Through the Web Site SendSMSNow
9. Visit the Web site SendSMSNow (see Resources for link).
10. Select 'Uganda (+256)' from the 'Select Country' list and enter the recipient's mobile number.
11. Enter your name in the 'From' field and the message in the 'Message' field.
12. Click the 'Send SMS' button to send the message.

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

How to Use GPS Tracking on My Virgin Mobile Phone


1. Press the 'Menu' button and navigate to the location services area. The location disclaimer will be displayed. This is the legal statement indicating that you are about to share your location.
2. Read the disclaimer and press 'OK.'
3. Press the up and down arrows to select a setting. The settings will include 'Off' and 'On.' Choose 'On' and press 'OK.'
4. Launch the mapping software on the phone and, depending on the sophistication of the phone, the phone will calculate your position either by triangulating your position using cellular towers or by using GPS satellite signals. If there's no mapping software on the phone, look for a 'Get More Apps' icon (it may be near the wrench icon), press 'OK' and '0' and use the up and down arrows to choose a mapping program like Google Maps.

How to Get Free Games for a Smart Phone


1. Turn on your smart phone and allow the phone to load up completely. Once the phone has loaded the main screen, navigate to your phone's Internet browser.
2. Navigate to a game download website, such as Absolutist.com or Smartphone-freeware.com, by typing the website name into the browser and clicking 'OK.'
3. Decide what type of game you want to download. The store contains a variety of free games to choose from and includes puzzle games, adventure games, strategy games, role-playing games and sports games among others. Choose the category of the type of game you want and select it from the on-screen menu.
4. Select the specific game you want to download from the list of games in that section. There are thousands of different games available for download, so choose one that you believe will best interest you. You can read user reviews and a description of the game by scrolling down the screen before the download process occurs.
5. Download the game you selected. Once you have chosen a game, select the 'Download' option on the screen. The game will then download and be saved on your phone's internal hard drive. Navigate to your phone's 'Download' file and select the 'Run' option.Repeat these steps as many times as you would like to download additional games.

How to Get GPS Navigation on My Smartphone


1. Browse the main menu on your smartphone for the icon labeled 'Applications.' Click this icon.
2. Type 'GPS' into the search bar. A list of GPS applications will appear. Some may require a subscription to the service in addition to a fee to download. However, you can also find a 'Maps' application that offers directions as a feature rather than the main function of the program. These applications are typically free and allow you to identify your position on the map using satellite technology.
3. Click 'Download' then 'OK' when prompted. Once the application download is complete, the GPS program will be added to the desktop of your smart phone. Set up your GPS by entering your current location and a list of favorites under the 'Settings' menu of your new application.