How to Make an SMS Bot

1. Create a free account on IMified, an online software site that helps you create SMS bots which are automatically connected to multiple SMS networks, such as Jabber, Twitter and AIM.
2. Enter a URL where your bot's scripts will be located. This is a web address that you host on a third-party hosting service.
3. Open a basic text editor.
4. Type in a simple script to give your bot enough intelligence to respond to simple messages from SMS users. IMified offers many post variables that you can use for your scripts. For example, if you are scripting in PHP and want your bot to ask 'Hi, who is this?' type:
switch ($_REQUEST['step']) {
echo 'Hi, who is this?';
break;
}
?>The first line begins the PHP script. The second line opens a statement that is executed only when the value matches the switch expression, in this case 'step.' Step is a variable that shows what step the SMS user is on; in other words, whether the user is messaging the bot for the first, second, third, and so on, time in the conversation. The third, fourth and fifth lines of code end the statement. Save your file with whatever name you wish.
5. Open your File Transfer Protocol (FTP) program, such as FileZilla or Transmit. These programs let you upload files to your hosted server. Acquire the name of your server and the password to it from your hosting service. Log in through your FTP. Upload the file you just saved to the URL you set in IMified.
6. Log in to an SMS program such as AIM. Search for your bot's user name, which you gave it when you set up your account on IMified. Type a message to your bot. Your bot responds with the message you gave it in the Switch statement.

How to Download Ringtones to a Net10 Prepay Phone

Adding Ringtones to a Net10 Pre-pay Phone
1. With your phone fully charged, go to www.Net10.com. From the choices at the top of the website, select 'Buy Phones and More'. Run the cursor over this selection. When a drop down box appears, select 'Buy Ringtones'.
2. When this page opens, you will be asked to enter your phone's serial number and your cell phone number. To find your phone's serial number, on your phone go to the 'pre-paid' menu. Click OK. When the menu opens, scroll down to SIM serial number. This is your phone's serial number that you will enter. Your phone number can also be found under the 'pre-paid' menu if you do not know it.
3. Once you have entered your information, you can now browse through ringtones, graphics and games. Once you have selected your ringtone, a message will be sent to your cell phone. Once you open this message, you can select 'save', which will download the ringtone to your phone.
4. You can choose to pay for your ringtone by having minutes deducted from your airtime, or with your debit or credit card.

How to Find Someone With Just a Phone Number

1. *Reverse phone directory.
Go to a large search engine and search 'reverse phone number search', a bunch of free reverse phone directories will pop up. Most of these searches are free. Land-lines are the easiest to find.
2. *What if it is a cell number or unpublished?
If you do a search and the search comes back saying not listed or cell number, usually there is an option to due a paid public records search that will give you the information you are looking for. I have put a link to a site for you to use in resources.
3. *If it is a crank caller.
If the number you are trying to find is a crank caller and you can not find their information on your own, you can call the local police. They can find out who is calling and handle the situation.
4. *If you have a number calling you can not call back.
If a number has been calling you, but when you call back it will no connect, these are telemarketing numbers. Usually these are automated telemarketing lines. These numbers can also be difficult to dig up information on.

How to Receive an SMS Using Visual Basic

1. Install SMSLibx, following the instructions with the install wizard. You can download SMSLibx online (see Resources).
2. Start your copy of Visual Basic to load the application. Click on 'Projects' from the main menu, then select 'References.' Locate 'SMSLibx' in the reference list and highlight it. Click 'OK.'
3. Make a Visual Basic declaration. This will be your SMS object. Once you have access to the declaration code editor, type the following:Public WithEvents Modem As SMSModem
4. Input the following code just under the code you typed out in Step 3. This will be the function that sends your messages. Type out:Private Sub nowSendSMSMessage(PhoneNumber, MessageText)' Open modem communicationSet Modem = New SMSModemModem.LogTrace = TrueModem.OpenComm ModemType, ModemPort, , smsNotifyAll' Send messageCall Modem.SendTextMessage(PhoneNumber, MessageText)End Sub
5. Input the following code just below the code added in Step 4. This will be the function to receive SMS messages. Type out:Private Sub nowRecieiveSMSMessage(Message As SMSLibX.SMSDeliver)MsgBox 'New message received from ' & Message.Originator & ':' _& vbCrLf & vbCrLf & Message.Body, _vbInformation, 'New message received'End Sub
6. Click on 'Project,' then select 'Save' from the menu bar to save your document. With the 'Save' window open, locate the 'Documents' directory, name the file 'Messenger.vbscript' and click 'Save.'
7. Click the Windows 'Start' menu in the lower left of your desktop, type 'CMD.exe' and press 'Enter' to open the Command Prompt in Windows Vista and later. In Windows XP and earlier, click 'Start,' click 'Run,' type 'CMD.exe' and press 'Enter.'
8. Type the following in the Command Prompt, then press 'Enter' to send a message:c:\Documents\Messenger.vbscript nowSendSMSMessage('the phone number', 'input the message you want to send here')
9. Receive messages by inputting the following text into the Command Prompt and pressing 'Enter':c:\Documents\Messenger.vbscript nowReceiveSMSMessage()This will let your computer wait for messages to come in.
10. Repeat Steps 8 and 9 to have a conversation.

iPhone Apps for Blocking Texts

Text-Blocking Limitations
The iPhone's OS is incapable of blocking unwanted text messages, and there are no text-blocking applications available from the iStore. AT&T sponsors a program called Smart Limits that gives you the ability to block specific numbers (primarily used for childproofing) but does not keep all text messages from reaching you, and it costs $5 a month as of October 2011.
Jailbreaking for Text Blocking
Jailbreaking your phone is necessary to have access to apps that block texts. In most cases, this involves a simple installation of jailbreaking software (such as Spirit) that modifies the iPhone's core OS. Jailbreaking opens up iPhone functionality, but it could void your Apple warranty, violate other provider terms or damage your phone.
iBlacklist
Once your phone is jailbroken, acquire the iBlacklist app directly from the vendor site. This will install the free version of iBlacklist, which enables you to set up limited blacklists. The full version of the software must be purchased and costs around $12 as of October 2011. iBlacklist helps you manage blacklists for calls as well as text messages.
iClarified: Protect Your Secret Life
iClarified is a third-party software source that allows you to add PYSL (Protect Your Secret Life) to your iPhone. Once installed, PYSL allows you to create blacklists and whitelists to filter your text messages. It also enables you to password-protect text message strings so you can view them later in private.

How to Get Unlimited Texting on Prepaid Phones

1. Choose a prepaid wireless service provider. T-mobile, AT&T, Sprint and Verizon each offer prepaid plans with unlimited text messaging. Compare each company based upon coverage in your area and price. Also, compare features such as data plans, GPS availability and application downloads.
2. Navigate to the website of the wireless provider you have selected and select 'Shop Prepaid Phones' or a similar function.
3. Select the phone you would like to purchase. Decide if you would like to purchase a smartphone, Blackberry or standard cell phone. You may also decide between a flip and block-style phone.
4. Select the unlimited plan that corresponds to your cell phone and ensure it includes unlimited text messages.
5. Select 'Purchase' and enter your payment information to complete your purchase.

Instructions for Cyber Gear SMS Text Messenger

1. Press the 'Chat' button on your Sakar Cyber Gear keyboard.
2. Press the 'Select' button on your keypad when the message 'Chat?' appears on the screen.
3. Enter the message in the available message box.
4. Enter the recipient's name in the box for the recipient's name.
5. Press the 'Send' key on your keypad.
6. Press the 'ICQ Call' button on your keypad when the 'P/I?' message is displayed on the screen. The message has now been sent.