Hot Smartphones How-Tos
How To: Turn your Motorola Droid Bionic smartphone into a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot
If you have a subscription with Verizon Wireless to use the mobile hotspot feature on the Motorola Droid Bionic Android smartphone, you can provide internet access to any nearby device with a WiFi connection by accessing the mobile hotspot application on your Bionic. This guide from Motorola will walk you through the process, but be careful because the hotspot feature will drain your battery!
How To: Use the Webtop feature on the Motorola Droid Bionic
This four part segment from Motorola provides a ton of information and serves as a guide on Webtop for the Droid Bionic.
How To: Print from your Motorola Droid Bionic using MotoPrint
Motorola's Droid Bionic has several Android apps built into the device that allow you to speed up your workflow. For example, with the MotoPrint app you can print from the Verizon Wireless smartphone to a printer. With it, you can print everything from photos, PDF's, documents, or emails directly from your Bionic.
How To: Remotely access your programs and computer using the Motorola Droid Bionic
The Citrix Receiver is an app that allows you to securely access your desktop and business applications directly from your Droid Bionic smartphone. You will first need to make an account at the Citrix site, and from there you can decide what you want to have access to on your phone. On the Android app launcher, be sure to pick the Citrix Receiver app so that you can login with your Citrix account.
How To: Root the Motorola Droid Bionic using the one click method
The Droid Bionic was rooted the same day it came out with the one click method used to root the Droid 3. This tutorial will walk you through the process of rooting Motorola's Android device so that you can unlock the full potential of Verizon Wireless's flagship device.
How To: Accept credit card payments on your smartphone with Square
For accepting payments on the go, try out the Square payment system. Square allows you to take your customer's credit cards as payment when selling your products out of food trucks, at events, or door-to-door. This guide will show you how to use Square to charge customers using their credit cards.
How To: Turn off the 4G LTE network connection on your Droid Bionic Motorola Phone
Verizon Wireless has a data cap on the 4G LTE connection that the Motorola Droid Bionic uses to connect to the internet and download information from its apps. If you want to stop your phone from hitting these caps and causing you overage fees, you can turn off the 4G connection by looking at this guide. It will save your smartphone's battery life as well!
How To: Replace the glass digitizer on an HTC My Touch Android phone
If you need to repair a broken component in an HTC My Touch mobile Android phone, take a look at this guide for a walkthrough of the teardown. The tutorial specifically focuses on repairing or replacing a glass digitizer that may have cracked or broken and needs to be fixed.
How To: Take and send pictures using your Droid 3 Motorola smartphone Camera app
The Droid 3 smartphone from Verizon has a great camera perfect for taking beautiful photos. If you want to learn how to perfect your on-the-go photography, take a look at this tutorial from Verizon Wireless that features instructions on all the different settings in the Camera app on the Android device.
How To: Save battery life with the Battery Manager on the Motorola Droid 3
Is the battery on your Motorola Droid 3 getting drained fast? If you're tired of running out of battery life when using the Verizon Wireless smartphone, try out the Battery Manager located in the settings menu on the Android device. The utility features several different profiles including "maximum battery saver" and "nighttime saver." By changing a few options on your smartphone, you can drastically increase and improve the battery life of the device.
How To: Record HD video with the Camera app on the Motorola Droid 3 Verizon smartphone
If you want to capture HD video using your Motorola Droid 3 smartphone from Verizon, you'll want to learn all the features and functionality of the Camera app. Be sure to switch the camera to video mode so that you're able to record all those memories in full HD for editing later.
How To: Play games on the Xperia Play smartphone using apps and the slide-out gamepad
The Xperia Play is a Sony Ericsson smartphone on Verizon built for gaming on the go. The mobile phone features a slide-out gamepad that you can use to navigate the web and play different gaming apps preloaded on the phone or downloadable from the Android market.
How To: Personalize the home screen on the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play smartphone
The Xperia Play smartphone runs the Android OS and can be customized in many different ways. If you want to add icons, widgets, or change the wallpaper on the Sony Ericsson phone's homescreen, take a look at this walkthrough to make the mobile gaming device yours.
How To: Connect your Motorola Droid 3 to an HD TV or monitor using an HDMI cable
The Motorola Droid 3 smartphone is capable of recording 1080p video, and while the screen on the Verizon Android phone is large, wouldn't it be nice to look at all the pictures, games, and videos on a bigger screen? If you have the right kind of HDMI cable nearby, you can connect your Droid to an HD device using the Mirror Mode feature.
How To: Turn your Motorola Droid 3 smartphone into a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot
There are so many different devices today that have Wi-Fi capabilities--notebooks, handheld gaming devices, tablets, and more. Why not share some of the 3G and 4G internet that streams into your Motorola Droid 3 with the other electronics you carry with you? You can turn your Verizon Wireless Droid 3 smartphone into a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot using the mobile hotspot menu on the android phone.
How To: Stop the iPhone from tracking your location by turning off Location Services
If you want to increase your privacy and prevent iPhone apps from gaining access to data containing your location, take a look at this tutorial on turning off the location services in the settings menu on Apple's iPhone 3G devices and above.
How To: Play Augmented Reality Games on Your Nintendo 3DS with Android & WP7 Phones
The Nintendo 3DS comes with six AR cards that allow you to play the augmented reality games packaged with the device. Of course, if you were to lose the fragile paper cards or damage them in some way, you would be unable to continue playing them. It's easier and safer to carry constant access to the AR games by installing apps on your Android and Windows Phone 7 smartphones. Both apps are free and available through the smartphone app markets.
How To: Use the power button shortcuts on a Nokia N900 phone
Did you know there are several functions accessible by shortcuts using the power button on the Nokia N900 smartphone? This tech support video from Nokia details how to bring up a menu allowing you to turn on silent mode, lock the screen and keyboard, and more.
How To: Add a shortcut to the desktop on a Nokia N900 phone
Take a look at this video from Nokia to discover how to add a shortcut to your desktop on the N900's launcher screen. Now you can quickly access your favorite web page or load an application directly from the home screen on the N900 smartphone.
How To: Navigate and use installed apps on a Nokia N900 phone
The Nokia N900 smartphone comes with a wide variety of apps including e-mail, a browser, and more. Browsing, opening, and switching between these apps is an easy task when you know the right gestures and taps to make on phone's screen.
How To: Connect to a Wi-Fi network on a Nokia N900 phone
Connecting your Nokia N900 smartphone to a wireless hotspot or your home wifi network is just a few quick taps away! Take a look at this tech support video from Nokia that will tell you exactly where to find the available internet connections on the phone and select the one you wish to connect to.
How To: Display your iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad screen on your computer
If you've taken the time to jailbreak your iOS device, be it an iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad, you can display the iOS screen using your computer so that you can see the device's screen on your monitor or TV. All you need is the ScreenSplitr app to take advantage of this option.
How To: Create a 365-Day Photo Diary on Your Smartphone
A diary or personal blog is a great way to recapture the days behind you, but to a photographer, the best way to remember the glory days is with a picture—one single photograph that best describes the day and your mood at the time. Do it everyday for a year and you'll have 365 pictures that will not only bring a smile to your face, but will help you understand what was important to you in life.
How To: Download map data on your Android from Google Maps for offline use
Here is a helpful tip for the next time you go on a trip. Don't lose your way, or your money, watch this video and learn how to download Google Maps data onto your Android so you can use it offline.
How To: Install APK files on your Android phone
Looking to game on your Android phone? Watch this video to learn how to get the game APK files onto your Android device. Download and install games on your Android device and spend the rest of your day having fun playing.
How To: Use Astro File Manager and 4Shared.com to get free Android apps
Watch this video to learn how to get any app you want in the Android Market for free. Using Astro File Manager and 4shared.com you can run any app you want for free on your Android device. Get all the apps you've ever wanted.
How To: Use Root explorer to delete a stock app from your Android phone
If you've found alternatives that you prefer to the stock apps on your Android phone, delete the ones you don't use. It's easy, just watch this video and learn how to use root explorer to delete stock apps from your Android device.
How To: Load Gingerbread onto your Sprint HTC Hero
You can run Android 2.3 Gingerbread on your Sprint HTC Hero. Watch this video to learn how to use CyanogenMod to install Android 2.3 Gingerbread on your HTC Hero. Here is the link for the described in the video.
How To: Drag and drop music onto your Android device
Want to be able to move music files onto your Android device simply? Watch this video to learn how to set your Android to Mass Storage mode so that you can easily drag and drop music onto the Android device.
How To: Use Gingerbreak to root Android Froyo 2.2.2
Watch this video to learn how to use the application Gingerbreak to root your Android 2.2.2 phone. This method also works with Android Gingerbread and Honeycomb. Download Gingerbreak and follow along with the instructions in this video to root your Froyo phone.
How To: Run Android 2.3.2 on your LG GT540
Watch this video to learn how to update your LG GT540 to Android 2.3.2 using this folder, these fastboot drivers, LG drivers, fastboot and kdz updater. Learn all of the commands for installing Android 2.3.2 on an LG GT540.
How To: Use SetCPU on your Android smartphone
Check out this video to learn how to use Set CPU for Android. This video explains how to install SetCPU, including the system requirements for doing so. Watch this video and then follow along with your phone to get SetCPU running.
How To: Back up your Android and install new memory
Check out this video to learn how to install new memory in your Android device. Using a Micro SD card you can back up the memory on your Android smartphone and then replace the memory card with a new one.
How To: Use a Cydia hack to control your computer with your iPhone
Bring harmony to your digital world by getting your iPhone and your computer to work together. Watch this video to get the scoop on RemoteMouse from Cydia, a hack that will turn your iPhone into a remote control for your computer.
How To: Add icons and symbols to your iPhone keyboard
Having trouble finding the right words to express yourself? Maybe an icon or symbol would do a better job. Watch this video and learn how to use Cydia to add rare icons to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch keyboard.
How To: Side load third party Android applications
Trying to install an app on your Android smartphone that you got somewhere other than the Android market? You'll need to side load it. Watch this video to learn how to side load third party Android apps downloaded on your mobile device.
How To: Change the ringtone on your Android device
Getting a phone call should be music to your ears- no matter who is on the other end. This video will show you how to change the ringtone and notification sound on your Android device. Make your phone your own.
How To: Conserve battery life on your Android phone
Tired of worrying about where you can get your next charge? Watch this video to learn how to save your Android phone's battery life. Don't let your phone charger become a ball and chain, use the techniques shown here to conserve your Android device's battery life.
How To: Secure your Android phone with a lock screen
Concerned about unwanted eyes setting upon the information in your Android phone? This video will show you how to turn on the screen lock feature of your Android smartphone. Keep the information on your Android device to yourself with a lock screen.
How To: Use WiFi booster to extend your iPhone's wireless signal reception
Check out this video if you are interested in learning about improving your jailbroken iPhone's wireless signal reception. This video explains Wifi booster, an app available in Cydia, which removes Apple's barrier against weak wireless signals, giving you more range.