Hot Smartphones How-Tos
How To: Jailbreak & unlock an iOS 4 iPhone 3G for use with T-Mobile
In this clip, you'll learn how to jailbreak and unlock an iPhone 3G running iOS 4 for use on the T-Mobile wireless network. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started jailbreaking and unlocking your own iOS 4 iPhone 3G, watch this hacker's how-to from Zedomax.
How To: Use the functions and features of a 6th-generation iPod Nano
Interested in becoming better acquainted with the sixth version of Apple's popular iPod Nano? This home-computing how-to from the folks at MacMost will teach you everything you'll need to know. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started using your new iPod Nano yourself, take a look.
How To: Read eBooks on a Google Android smartphone with the Amazon Kindle app
Interested in using your Google Android cell phone to read your eBooks when away from your Amazon Kindle eReader? With the free Amazon Kindle app, it's easy. And this brief video tutorial from the folks at Butterscotch will teach you everything you need to know. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started reading books on your own Google Android smartphone, take a look.
How To: Get Internet tethering and MMS on your iPhone working
First go to "help.benm.at/" in safari and click on mobileconfigs, choose your country, choose your carrier and click on install. Now after that you have to reboot your iPhone. Now go to your settings, general, network and click on Internet tethering and turn it on. Now it will ask you to connect via USB or via Bluetooth, choose whatever you want. Now turn the airport option off in your mac and go to preferences, networks and now there you can see the connection between your iPhone and the com...
How To: Program Geolocation on the iPhone
In this video, we learn how to program Geolocation on the iPhone. First, start up Xcode and start a new project. Name this "where am I" and then expand out your groups. Now, type in "corelocation/corelocation.h" and "mapkit/mapkit.h" in the view controller and space file. Type in the rest of the code to the program, then open up the program on your computer. Drag and drop the tabs into the viewing window, then grab buttons and other tabs to go onto the screen for the phone. Once finished, sav...
How To: Use the Nook eReader app on a Google Android smartphone
Want to get started using the free Nook eReader app to read digital books on your Google Android smartphone? It's easy. And this brief video tutorial from the folks at Butterscotch will teach you everything you need to know. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started managing your own web pages with Google Sites, take a look.
How To: Set up and use a Samsung Intensity II cell phone
Need a quick primer on how to get started using a Samsung Intensity II cell phone? Whether you're a proud owner of the Samsung Fascinate Google Android smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Set up and use a Samsung Haven u320 cell phone
This clip presents anWhether you're a proud owner of the Samsung Haven u320 phone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Use the Easy Set Up feature on a Samsung Intensity II phone
Learn how to use the Easy Set Up tool on a Samsung Intensity II phone. Whether you're a proud owner of the Samsung Intensity II phone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Add speech-to-text on an HTC Droid Eris smartphone
In this clip, you'll learn how to install and use text-to-speech on an HTC Droid Eris phone. Whether you're a proud owner of the Verizon Droid Eris Google Android smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Set a custom ringtone or alert sound on a Samsung Fascinate smartphone
This clip presents a general overview of the ringtone and alert settings available on the Samsung Fascinate. Whether you're a proud owner of the Samsung Fascinate Google Android smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Use the Samsung Fascinate's built-in camera to take pictures and shoot video
In this clip, you'll learn how to use the Fascinate's built-in camera to take pictures and video. Whether you're a proud owner of the Samsung Fascinate Google Android smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Send and receive messages on a Samsung Fascinate smartphone
Whether you're a proud owner of the Samsung Fascinate Google Android smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial, which presents a brief overview of the device's myriad messaging features. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to send and receive SMS, MMS and email messages, take a look.
How To: Navigate and use the features of the Samsung Fascinate Android smartphone
Whether you're a proud owner of the Samsung Fascinate Google Android smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial, which presents a reasonably thorough overview of the device's various features and functions. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to perform a number of basic tasks, take a look.
How To: Navigate and use all the features on an Apple iPhone 4
This clip presents a whirligig tour of the various functions and features available on the Apple iPhone 4. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 4 or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Run apps and multitask on an iPhone 4 or iPod Touch
In this clip, you'll learn everything you'll need to know to run applications and multitask on an iPhone 4 or iPod Touch running iOS 4. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 4 or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Sync your Gmail contacts onto your Microsoft KIN ONE or KIN TWO mobile phone
Despite the discontinuation of Microsoft's KIN mobile phones, some still have a KIN ONE or KIN TWO cell phone. Actually, it can probably be found on the market somewhere for a relatively cheap price. Almost too cheap.
How To: Use Sn0wBreeze to jailbreak your iPhone 3G or iPod Touch
Sn0wBreeze is a free download you can use to jailbreak your iPhone 3G or iPod Touch. This tutorial shows you the firmware and software you need to download, where to get it and how to get it loaded onto your Apple device to facilitate the jailbreak.
How To: Install IPA apps onto a jailbroken iPhone or iPod Touch
After jailbreaking your iPhone 3G or iPod Touch, you can use WinSCP (a Windows ftp program) and OpenSSH (an app avilable through Cydia) to put IPA files on your Apple device using a Windows computer. This video walks you through the process of accessing a root directory to make your iPod or iPhone IPA-compatible.
How To: Use the Ping a Majig app for iPhone or iPod Touch to monitor website pings
A great tool for any system administrators, the iPhone (or other Apple wifi device) app Ping a Majig allows you to enter in the IP addresses of websites. Then you can keep checking on them to make sure they are running smoothly and operating correctly. You can click on the website for more data regarding pings and site health.
How To: Use Fring to video chat your friends with the iPhone 4 over a 3G network
Fring is a free app available from the Apple store which will allow you to use video chat, Skype or AIM on your iPhone 4 over a 3G network. This tutorial demonstrates how to use the app with your iPhone to make video calls.
How To: Use FaceTime over 3G on the iPhone 4 using Fring
Fring is an app availble through the Apple store which will let you use your iPhone 4 to conduct FaceTime video chats over 3G. You can also use Skype or other chat programs with Fring. Make sure you pay attention to how much data you're using, it's easy to go over!
How To: Fix MMS picture messaging and FaceTime video chat on a jailbroken iPhone 4
Some users are experiencing difficulties using the MSS picture messaging and FaceTime voice chat features on their jailbroken iPhone 4. This tutorial shows you an easy fix after jailbreaking your phone - all you need to do is go into Cydia and upgrade all packages in order to regain your features.
How To: Use FaceTime on your iPhone 4 to initiate a video chat
FaceTime is one of the new features for the iPhone 4, which allows users to engage in video chat. This tutorial goes through one of the newest and hottest Apple features to show you just how easy it is to make video calls as an iPhone user.
How To: Associate thumbnail graphics with your post in WPtouch 1.9.7
Now when you use WPtouch to post a blog entry, you can select a graphic or thumbnail to go with it. All you have to do is add a media file and then associate with your post. Then you go into Post Listings Options in the General Settings and enable the thumbnail option. You're also shown how to change the font of your post titles.
How To: Downgrade your iPhone firmware to an earlier version
If you want to jailbreak your iPhone or iPod Touch, it might be necessary to first downgrade your firmware so the jailbreak will work properly. This tutorial shows you how to downgrade from 2.2.1 to 2.2 using quickpwn. Then access your iPhone through iTunes and use the Restore function to restore your device to an earlier version of the firmware.
How To: Jailbreak or unlock your 3G iPhone using sn0wbreeze
Sn0wbreeze 1.5 is another program you can use to jailbreak your 3G iPhone. This tutorial shows you how to use this software to jailbreak your phone. There's also an option to unlock your phone so you can use the phone with a different carrier.
How To: Make iPhone ringtones for free with iTunes
In this video, we learn how to make iPhone ringtones for free with iTunes. First, open up iTunes and open up the song you want to make a ringtone out of. After this, right click and click "create an aac version". It will start to convert, then once that's done right click on the new song and click "get info". Now you can adjust the start and end time of the song, depending on what you want your tone to be. When finished, click "ok", then create an aac version of this new song. Delete the firs...
How To: Download videos on iPhone & iPod Touch
In this video, we learn how to download videos on iPhone and iPod touch. First, you need to search and find Download Manager Light on your phone, then download and install that app. This app can be used to download any type of file that you want on your phone. Some recommended websites to download videos on is available on Tysiphonehelp's page and Tytube.net. You can simply go to either of these websites and find a video that you want to download. Once you find one, click to download it, then...
How To: Enable native net tethering on iPhone 3G/3Gs
You can enable native internet tethering on iPhone 3G/3Gs. To do this you need a jailbroken device. So go to Cydia sources and add the SinfuliPhonerepo.com. Now go to it and find the "Enable Tethering for 3G or 3Gs" and install it.
How To: Use MMS and tethering on iPhone 3GS
You can use MMS and Tethering on the iPhone 3GS. So first go to the settings and there you have to click on general and then go to network. there you can see Cellular data network, VPN, internet tethering etc.
How To: Make international iPod Touch calls
There are two ways to use iPod to make international calls that you should think about, when you are using your iPod Touch. One method is a free method. The other method is an inexpensive one. You will need to down load the "fring" app. If you haven't already done so, you will need to download the SIP service.
How To: Make iPhone ringtones using iTunes on the PC
In this video, we learn how to make iPhone ringtones using iTunes on the PC. First, open iTunes and open the song you like. After this, right click and click "create aac". Then, right click and click "get info", then change the start and stop time of the song. Once this is done, right click on the new version and create another aac version. Now, delete the second song and move to recycle bin. After this, right click on the 30 second song and click "show in windows explorer", then press "alt",...
How To: Download wallpapers for the Tocco Lite
You can download the wallpapers, ringtones etc. for the Samsung Tocco Lite. First go the website Zedge. Then click on "no phone selected" to select your phone. Now you are ready to download anything you want for your mobile. For example, to download the wallpapers, select the wallpaper in search option which is located at the top left corner of the page and type anything you want in search box and click search. Now click any wallpaper you want to download and click pc download and then click ...
How To: Add third party apps to your iPhone or iPod Touch by jailbreaking
Jailbreaking your iPod or iPhone is method of hacking the device so you can then download third party apps onto the phone. This will void your Apple warranty, but if that doesn't bother you, here's how to do it. Make sure you back up your device before trying to jailbreak it! This video also shows you how to reverse a jailbreak.
How To: Get Game Center on your iPhone or iPod Touch without having to jailbreak
You can get Game Center in your iPhone or iPod touch without having to jailbreak your phone! This only works for devices you can run the Gold Master (beta) version of iOS 4 on. After you download the Gold Master firmware and install it on your device, you can get Game Center!
How To: Use Sparkle IM to message your friends in Second Life on your iPhone
The Sparkle app for your iPhone or iPod Touch is a client which allows you to message your friends in Second Life without having to log fully into Second Life. Great if all you want to do is send someone a quick chat message without playing the game.
How To: Get a live, animated wallpaper for your jailbroken iPhone or iPod Touch
Get a cool animated wallpaper for your iPhone or iPad Touch! You'll need to have jailbroken your device, then go the Cydia website where you can find two separate apps that let you download a live wallpaper. This even works for first generation devices.
How To: Download GameCenter onto your jailbroken iPod or iPhone Touch running iOS 4
Get the Gamefly app Game Center onto your iPod or iPhone Touch! You must have a jailbroken device, and it must be running iOS 4 or better. After you get Cydia running on your phone, add the xSellize to your sources and install, then install Game Center!
How To: Download an app to lock the screen of your iPhone or iPod with a graphic key
For an extra level of security, you can download an app onto your iPhone or iPod that will let you create a customized security key, which you unlock by using the touch screen to draw a simple graphic. This tutorial shows you where to get the app and how to set it up.