Smartphones How-Tos
How To: Use Face Detection when taking pictures with an HTC Desire HD
Focus in on what matters with the Desire HD's Face Detection feature! Learn how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Transfer contacts, calendars and text messages to a new HTC Desire HD phone
Want to transfer all of your data from an old phone to your new HTC Desire HD? Learn how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Use the search bar on an HTC Desire HD Android smartphone
Whether you want to search the web or just the contents of your phone, the Desire HD's searchbar widget is the way to go. Learn how to use it with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Merge duplicate contacts on an HTC Desire HD smartphone
Organize your contacts list by merging duplicate entries. Learn how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Use camera effects when taking pictures with an HTC Desire HD smartphone
Spice up your digital photos with filters and effects. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Turn an HTC Desire Z into a wireless hotspot
Share your HTC Desire Z's data connection with other WiFi internet-enabled devices like your laptop. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Shoot and share video on an HTC Desire HD Android smartphone
Capture video with your Desire HD and share it on Flickr, YouTube and Facebook! See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Use the Locations app on an HTC Desire HD smartphone
Get turn-by-turn directions and find places of interest with the Locations app on your HTC Desire HD. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Customize the home screen on an HTC Desire HD smartphone
Personalize your Desire HD's home screen with custom widgets! See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Read Kobo eBooks on an HTC Desire HD Google Android smartphone
With the Reader app and My Shelf widget, it's easy to read your favorite eBooks on an HTC Desire HD. See how it's done with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Rearrange tabs and apps on an HTC Desire HD smartphone
Don't like the default position of the tabs and applications on your Desire HD? Learn how to move 'em around with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Turn an HTC Desire HD into a wireless 3G router
Tethering lets you share your Desire HD's 3G Internet connection with a second, Wi-Fi enabled device. Learn how to use it with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Use the Smart Dial feature on an HTC Desire HD Google Android smartphone
The Desire HD's Smart Dial autocomplete tool makes dialing numbers a snap. Learn how to use it with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Use the Friend Stream app on an HTC Desire HD Google Android smartphone
The Friend Stream widget makes it easy to keep up with all of your friends' Twitter and Facebook status updates. Learn how to use it with this quick, official video guide from HTC.
How To: Jailbreak Any iOS 4.2.1 Device with Redsn0w 0.9.6b4 (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch)
Apple's iOS 4.2.1 firmware update was released yesterday to all iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches, with enhanced multitasking features. It was the first significant update for the iPad since its introduction.
How To: Set up and use a Samsung Focus Windows Phone 7 WP7 smartphone
Learn everything you need to know about using a Samsung Focus Windows Phone 7 (WP7) smartphone. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware and software. For all of the details, and to get started using your own Focus, watch this video guide.
How To: Use the hardware features on an HTC Desire HD Google Android smartphone
Learn everything you need to know to set up and get started using a HTC Desire HD Google Android smartphone. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware and software. For all of the details, and to get started using your own HTC Desire, watch this video guide.
How To: Set up and use a Verizon Samsung Fascinate Galaxy S Google Android smartphone
Learn everything you need to know to set up and get started using a Verizon Samsung Fascinate Galaxy S Google Android smartphone. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware and software. For all of the details, and to get started using your own Galaxy X, watch this video guide.
How To: Set up and use a Verzion Optimus 7 Windows Phone 7 (WP7) smartphone
Learn everything you need to know to set up and use a Verizon Optimus 7 Windows Phone 7 (WP7) smartphone. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware and software. For all of the details, and to get started using your own Optimus 7, watch this video guide.
How To: Set up and get started using a T-Mobile myTouch 4G mobile phone
Learn everything you need to know about using a T-Mobile myTouch 4G Google Android smartphone. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware and software. For all of the details, and to get started using your own myTouch 4G, watch this video guide.
How To: Set up and get started using a T-Mobile HTC HD7 Windows Phone 7 smartphone
Learn everything you need to know about using a T-Mobile HTC HD7 high-definition Windows Phone 7 (WP7) smartphone. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware and software. For all of the details, and to get started using your own HTC HD7, watch this video guide.
How To: Use the newly free Find My iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch service with iOS 4.2
In these days of mobile technology, losing your iPhone or iPod Touch is almost worse than losing your car keys. It becomes one of the most frantic searches you've ever had to endure. But you can relax now, because you can use Apple's Find My iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch service to locate your lost device.
How To: Use the software and apps on an HTC Desire HD Google Android smartphone
Get the most out of your HTC Desire HD! This guide offers a software tour of the Desire HD Google Android smartphone, which features a 4.3" display. Android novice? Not a problem. This exhaustive, eleven-minute guide will teach you everything you need to know. Become an Android pro with this video guide.
How To: Install Preware on a Palm Pre smartphone
Want to install Preware on your Palm smartphone? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this mobile phone hacker's guide can present a complete overview of the process in about five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look!
How To: Create a custom splash screen on a 320x480 Google Android smartphone
Interested in creating and using a custom splash graphic on your Google Android smartphone? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this mobile phone hacker's guide can present a complete overview of the process in about eight minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look!
How To: Convert a standard SIM card into a MicroSIM card
Interested in converting your mobile phone's SIM card into a MicroSIM card? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this mobile phone hacker's guide can present a complete overview of the process in about eight minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look!
How To: Overclock a T-Mobile G2 Google Android smartphone
Get more power out of your T-Mobile G2 Google Android cell phone by overclocking it's CPU! It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this mobile phone hacker's guide can present a complete overview of the process in about four minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look!
How To: Run Android OS 2.2 (Froyo) on a Motorola Droid smartphone
Want to install Froyo on your Moto Droid Google Android smartphone? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this mobile phone hacker's guide can present a complete overview of the process in about eight minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look!
How To: Set up and use free WiFi tethering on a T-Mobile G1 Google Android smartphone
Want to turn your G1 into a 3G wireless modem? This clip will teach you everything you need to know. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this mobile phone hacker's guide can present a complete overview of the process in about three minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look!
How To: Activate a T-Mobile G1 Google Android smartphone without a data plan
Want to activate your G1 but don't have a data plan? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this mobile phone hacker's guide can present a complete overview of the process in about six minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look!
How To: Back up the contents of your Google Android smartphone
Avoid unnecessary heartache by backing up the contents of your Google Android smartphone! This clip will show you how. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this mobile phone hacker's guide can present a complete overview of the process in about two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look!
How To: Set up visual voicemail on a Google Android smartphone
Interested in setting up visual voicemail on your Google Android smartphone? This clip will teach you everything you need to know. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this mobile phone hacker's guide can present a complete overview of the process in about four minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look!
How To: Install a Nokia N900 emulator on a Microsoft Windows PC
Want to try the Nokia N900 smartphone from the comfort of your Windows PC? This clip will teach you everything you need to know. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this mobile phone hacker's guide can present a complete overview of the process in about five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look!
How To: Install a custom ROM on a Windows Mobile device
Interested in loading a custom ROM onto a Windows Mobile Device running Windows Mobile 6? This clip will teach you everything you need to know. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this mobile phone hacker's guide can present a complete overview of the process in about seven minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look!
How To: Use the apps on an HTC Surround Windows Phone 7 (WP7) smartphone
From the 3.8-inch display, to the 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, to, of course, the slide-out stereo speakers, this guide from IntoMobile presents a whirligig hardware tour of the AT&T HTC Surround Windows Phone 7 (WP7) smartphone. Take a look and learn how to get the most of your own HTC Surround.
How To: Navigate & use the hardware features on a Samsung Focus Windows Phone 7
Get the most out of your Samsung Focus! This guide offers a software tour of the Samsung Focus Windows Phone 7 smartphone, which features a 4" Super AMOLED display. Windows Phone 7 novice? Not a problem. This exhaustive, eleven-minute guide will teach you everything you need to know. Become a WP7 pro with this video guide.
How To: Use the apps and software on an HTC HD7 Windows Phone 7 smartphone
Get the most out of your HTC HD7! This guide offers a software tour of the HTC HD7 Windows Phone 7 smartphone. Windows Phone 7 novice? Not a problem. This exhaustive, eleven-minute guide will teach you everything you need to know. Become a WP7 pro with this video guide.
How To: Flash a new recovery image with ADB on a Windows PC
Want to flash a new recovery image on your Google Android smartphone? With ADB, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this rooter's guide can present a complete overview of the complete process in just over five minutes. For all of the details, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Set up ADB when rooting an Android smartphone on a Microsoft Windows PC
Want to install and set up ADB on your Windows PC? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this rooter's guide can present a complete overview of the complete process in just over four minutes. For all of the details, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Restore a HTC HD2 back to its factory stock settings
Suffering from rooter's remorse? Want to put your HTC HD2 mobile phone back as it was? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this HD2 owner's guide can present a complete overview of the complete process in just under three minutes. For all of the details, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.