Hot Smartphones How-Tos

How To: Unlock a 3.1 or 3.2 3G iPhone with blackra1n

Want to unlock an Apple iPhone running version 3.1 or 3.2 of the Apple iOS firmware? With the blackra1n jailbreak tool, it's easy. So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in under ten minutes' time! For details, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started unlocking your own iPhone, watch this helpful video guide.

How To: Enable internet tethering on an iPhone 3G or 3GS

Interested in turning your Apple iPhone 3G or 3GS into a wireless modem? This clip presents a very quick overview of how set up tethering on Apple's popular smartphone. What's more, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in about ten minutes. For details, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started turning your own iPhone into a WiFi hotspot, watch this helpful video guide.

How To: Use the ScreenSplitr and DemoGod iPhone apps

In this Electronics video tutorial you will learn how to use the ScreenSplitr and DemoGod iPhone apps. First you download something called DemoGod. Once you have done that download ScreenSplitr from Cydia on your iPhone. It is very easy to use this application. To turn it on, you just open it up and it will turn on. To turn it off just open it again and it will turn off. After you download DemoGod open it up and you will get the 'welcome to DemoGod' screen. You will get a pop up accept or rej...

How To: Force quit a stuck application on an Apple iPhone 3GS

Interested in knowing how to force quit an application on an iPhone 3GS? It's easy. And this clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 3G or perhaps just considering picking one up second hand, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Check your data usage on an Apple iPhone or iPad

Worried about the new capped data plans for iPhone and iPad? They may actually save you money. Here's how to check. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 3G or perhaps just considering picking one up second hand, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Use MMS on your Apple iPhone 3G or 4G

This clip will show you what you'll need to know to use MMS messaging on your Apple iPhone 3G. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 3G or perhaps just considering picking one up second hand, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Turn on the AutoFill option on an Apple iPhone 3GS

In this clip, you'll see what it takes to turn on the AutoFill (auto fill) function on an iPhone 3GS. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 3G or perhaps just considering picking one up second hand, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Turn on the push notifications for the iPhone 3GS

Looking for a guide on how to disable push notifications on your iPhone 3GS? You've found it. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 3G or perhaps just considering picking one up second hand, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Get songs and playlists off of your Apple iPhone

Want to transfer songs and movies from your iPhone to your desktop? This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 3G or perhaps just considering picking one up second hand, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Send text & picture messages for free on an iPhone 4G

This clip will introduce you to an app that will allow you to send free SMS and MMS messages to your friends' cell phones. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 4G or perhaps just considering picking one up second hand, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Use your Apple iPhone or iPod Touch as an eBook reader

See how to use Apple iPhone or iPod Touch to read eBooks with this video guide from CNET TV. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch or perhaps just considering picking one up second hand, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this Apple mobile device user's guide.

How To: Fix synchronization problems on an Apple iPhone

iTunes not letting you sync your iPhone? This clip from CNET TV offers a useful fix. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 3G or perhaps just considering picking one up second hand, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Control music tracks on your iPhone or iPod Touch

In this clip, you'll learn how to navigate and control MP3s on your Apple iPhone or iPod Touch. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch or perhaps just considering picking one up second hand, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Maximize the battery life in your Apple iPhone 3G

In this quick tip from the folks at CNET TV, you'll learn a few steps you can take to maximize the life of your iPhone's internal battery. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 3G or perhaps just considering picking one up second hand, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Mount your iPhone hard drive on your computer

In this clip, you'll learn how to mount your Apple iPhone as an external hard drive on your Windows PC or Apple computer. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 3G or perhaps just considering picking one up second hand, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Use the home button shortcut on an Apple iPhone 3G/4G

Want to quickly get back to the primary (or home) menu on your Apple iPhone? With the Home button, it's a cinch. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 3G or perhaps just considering picking one up second hand, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Make VoIP calls on an Apple iPhone with Fring

Interested in making VoIP calls on your iPhone? Watch this how-to video to learn how to use Fring, a new program that allows you to make Skype and other VoIP calls from a jailbroken iPhone. This tutorial video's instructions will help you quickly become a pro at using Fring to make Skype and VoIP calls from your Apple iPhone 3G smartphone.

How To: Run third party applications on your Apple iPhone

In this clip, you'll learn how to find and install third-party apps on your Apple iPhone. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 3G or perhaps just considering picking one up second hand, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Add song lyrics to your music on an Apple iPhone 3G

In this tutorial, you'll see what it takes to add song lyrics to your music on an Apple iPhone 3G. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 3G or perhaps just considering picking one up second hand, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Get free custom ringtones on your Apple iPhone

Tired of paying for ringtones? With the right software, it's easy to make your own. This guide will show you how. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 3G or perhaps just considering picking one up second hand, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Find out your exact location with an Apple iPhone

See how to use the Maps application and the iPhone's built-in GPS function to find your exact location when out and about. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 4G or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Sync music, movies, and ringtones on an Apple iPhone

Learn how to synchronize media files on your computer with your Apple iPhone or iPod Touch. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this Apple mobile device user's guide.

How To: Use Home screen and Home button on an Apple iPhone

In this clip, you'll see how to navigate and use the Home screen and button on any Apple iPhone, including, of course, the 4G. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Organize your apps with folders on an Apple iPhone 4

See how to use the new folders feature within iOS 4 to keep track of your documents and applications. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 4G or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Use the camera on an Apple iPhone 4G phone

See how to take, edit and share pictures with an iPhone 4G. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 4G or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPhone user's guide.

How To: Reset Blackberry Bold 9000 / 9700 with three methods

This video tutorial belongs to the Electronics category which is going to show you how to reset the Blackberry Bold 9000 / 9700 with three methods. In the first method you hold down the Alt key, the Caps lock key and hit Delete. Your Blackberry will start resetting. This process will take about 2 minutes to complete. The second method is the double reset. Hold down the Alt key, the Caps lock key and hit Delete twice. This method is helpful if your Blackberry is frozen. The third method is cal...

How To: Wipe a blackberry bbsak easily

In this tutorial, we learn how to wipe a BlackBerry using BBsak. First, download and install this program to your computer. Next, connect your phone to your computer. Open up the BBSAK program, then enter your information in. Now, make sure your device is backed up. After this, click on "wipe device", which is located on the BBSAK window. A warning window will pop up, click "ok" if you are sure you want to do this action. Your phone should now shut down, then start back up. Now, you can reloa...