Free Ways to Retrieve Text Messages From Cell Phones

Receive text as data
Most carriers now require data services so you can access the Internet from your phone. A person who wants to send you a text message can send that message to your phone's eail address and you will not be charged for it. Many carriers supply an email address that you can receive text messages to. For example, T-Mobile's free email address is 'T-Mobile wireless phone number'@tmomail.net. Verison's is 'Verizon wireless phone number'@vtext.com.
E-Mail based text chatting
According to My Digital Life.info, if your phone is equipped with an Android operating system you have access to send and receive messages though the built in Gmail chat services built into the Gmail client called Google Talk. As long as the person you want to text is part of your Google address book you will be able to send and receive for free. Google Gmail accounts can also be integrated into iPhones and most other PDA type devices.
Download software
Many devices allow you to download software to personalize the device to your needs. There are multiple applications that have been developed that allow you to send and receive messages for free. For example, Teleflip, Gizmo SMS and TXT drop are all popular software downloads that give users access to free messaging.

How to get Free Ringtones on your Verizon Cell Phone

1. First you must find out what files are supported by your phone. Most phones today will suppport MP3 and WAV files, and almost all will run MIDI files.
2. Download the file you want to your PC. Verizon will not allow anything larger than 250kb through text messaging. Most sites are aware of this and have content ready to use for your phone.
3. Compose an email to YOURNUMBER@vzwpix.com and be sure to attach the ringtone or wallpaper you selected. Then send as you normally would.
4. Once you receive the message on your phone, press the options key. Scroll down and you should have the option to Save as Ringtone. After you have saved it, you can then select it from your usual ringtone list and assign it as a contact ringer, or whatever you like.

How to Send a Free Pix Message to a Cricket

1. Log on to your e-mail account. Create an e-mail as if you're sending it to another e-mail address. Type your message into the body of your e-mail.
2. Attach the picture to your e-mail. Your picture file should be attached in the same manner that you would attach it to a normal e-mail message. The picture you select will be sent to the Cricket phone of your choice, along with the body of your e-mail. Generally speaking, e-mail messages consisting of more than 160 text characters are broken into multiple e-mail messages.
3. Indicate the recipient of your picture message. In the 'to' box of your e-mail, provide the Cricket user's e-mail address. If my Cricket cell phone number is 773-962-7591, you would send me a picture message by addressing an e-mail to 7739627591@mms.mycricket.com. Click the 'send' button.

How to Download Songs on Boost Mobile

1. Press the 'Menu' key of your phone. Scroll down to 'Ringtones' and press the 'OK' key. The screen of your cell phone should display 'Buy Tones'.
2. Press 'OK' and select a category from the choices displayed. Press 'OK'. You should be able to see a selection of songs.
3. Scroll down to the song of your choice and press 'OK'. The screen should prompt you to purchase the song. Press 'OK'. A receipt is displayed. Scroll down to 'Download'.
4. Press 'OK'. The song should be downloaded in a few seconds.
5. Press 'Menu' again. Scroll down to 'Ringtones' and press 'OK'. You should be able to see the song you downloaded in the list, ready to be used.

How to Send Free Games to Your T

Installation
1. Install the phone suite that came with your phone. The suite is located on the software CD that was packaged with your phone. Install all applications on the CD, or the driver will not pick up your phone once it's connected to your computer.
2. Switch your phone on and connect it to the USB cord that came with your phone. Make sure to use only the cord supplied with your phone. Any other cord may damage the pins inside of the phone, causing it to malfunction.
3. Connect the USB cord to the computer when prompted during the installation process.
4. Open the start menu, located in the bottom-right corner of your screen. If you have Windows Vista or Windows 7, the start button will be a Windows emblem.
Transferring Games
5. Download the game or games of your choice from a website that offers free game downloads that are compatible with your T-Mobile model. Many of the games available for cell phones run on Java, which may require an Internet connection to work.
6. Save the downloaded game or games to a folder of your choice.
7. Open the folder and left-click the saved file.
8. Drag the file to the open phone folder.
9. Unplug your phone once the transfer is complete. Open your game from the folder you've saved it to on your phone.

How to Make Free Phone Calls on a Mac

1. Ensure that you meet the minimum requirements for Skype listed in Things You'll Need. If you are not sure, select 'About This Mac' from the Apple menu at the top left corner of your screen.
2.
Download and install Skype software. The .dmg (disk image) file is saved in your downloads folder, and it may or may not open up automatically. If it does, the window shown here will appear. It tells you to click and drag the Skype application into the 'Applications' folder. Perform that step and let the copying complete.
3. Launch Skype. You will be asked to register a new account if you do not already have one. Follow the setup wizard's instructions to create an account.
4. Invite friends whom you call often to join Skype.
5. Stay online to ensure that friends can reach you on Skype. You can also set your status to 'Invisible,' 'Offline' or 'Away.'

How to Get Station Cash in 'Free Realms'

Retail Cards
1. Visit a participating retail store and purchase a Station Cash card for the desired amount. SOE sells Station Cash cards at 7-Eleven, Toys R Us, CVS, Rite Aid, Speedway/SuperAmerica, Blockbuster, Target and Best Buy.
2. Browse to the Free Realms website and log in to your account. Mouse over 'My Account' on the menu bar and click 'Redeem-A-Code.'
3. Scratch off the foil on the back of the Station Cash card with a coin and type the code underneath into the website, then click 'Go!' The Station Cash will be added to your account and you may discard the card.
Buying Online
4. Visit the Free Realms website and log in to your account. If you are under 13 and your parents set up your account, they will need to log in with the parental password to allow a Station Cash purchase.
5. Move the cursor over 'My Account' on the menu bar and click 'Buy Station Cash.'
6. Click on the desired payment method button to choose to pay with a credit card, a Paypal account or by SMS text message billed to your cell phone account.
7. Press the button for the amount of Station Cash you want to buy. Sony Online Entertainment only sells Station Cash in preset amounts.
8. Fill in the requested information depending on your payment method, such as logging in to Paypal, entering your credit card number or providing your cell phone number.
9. Submit the information and Sony will process your payment. If paying via SMS, you will have to reply to a text message on your phone to confirm the order. After the payment goes through, your account will be credited with the Station Cash.