Hot Smartphones How-Tos
How To: Take apart the Palm Centro Smartphone for repairs
Do you have a Palm Centro Smartphone that has too many scratches on the screen? Well, this is the video tutorial for you. Here, you will learn how to take apart the Palm Centro cell phone for proper LCD screen replacement, and while you're in there, you can also do some other minor repairs if needed, like replacing the ribbon cable in the mobile phone.
How To: Take apart the iPod Classic for repairs
If you still happen to have one of those old Apple iPod Classics, then it apparently has some sentimental value, otherwise you would have upgraded by now. But since you still have it, that probably means there's a few things broken on it, like the screen.
How To: Take apart the HP iPAQ hw6515 cell phone for repair
Check out this video tutorial on how to take apart the HP iPAQ hw6515 Mobile Messenger cell phone to remove the screen for replacement or other minor repairs. See how to completely disassemble the cellular phone for all of those down and dirty fixes you need to repair.
How To: Take apart an iPod Touch for repairs
This video tutorial will show you how to take apart your iPod Touch (iTouch) for repair and screen removal. Why? Because it's probably broken, that's why. Disassemble Apple's iPod Touch to replace the touchscreen, replace the battery, or do other minor repairs. Be warned that this tinkering will void your warranty, so maybe don't start messing around until it's your last resort. Check out this instructional video and learn how to take apart an iPod Touch for repairs.
How To: Access the application store from your iPhone 3G
This video will show you how to access the application store from your iPhone 3G, and then show you some demonstrations of a few selected apps that you could get. If you have a new Apple iPhone 3G, this is an awesome feature. Play games, keep organized, find movies... you can do it all on the Apple iPhone 3G, right out of the box.
How To: Take apart the iPhone 3G for repairs
Check out this step-by-step video tutorial on how to take the back off and take apart the new iPhone 3G (2nd generation). The directions here also include how to replace the LCD, touchscreen, battery, and motherboard in Apple's iPhone 3G. It also includes any information that might be needed to hack the internal workings of the iPhone.
How To: Operate the new iPhone 3G
Since it's introduction, iPhone has become the standard for design and ease of use, redefining what's possible on a mobile phone. And now with iPhone 3G, this revolutionary device gets even better, offering even more advanced capabilities. iPhone 3G works with fast 3G cellular and wi-fi networks around the world to keep you connected wherever you go. With its integrated GPS technology iPhone 3G makes it even easier to find where you are and where you're going. iPhone 2.0 software includes sup...
How To: Use AT&T Mobile TV on your cell phone
Check out this quick demonstration on how to use AT&T Mobile TV, which will deliver full-length television content and sporting events from top networks, including programming from leading entertainment brands CBS Mobile, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile, MTV, NBC 2GO, NBC News2Go and Nickelodeon.
How To: Install Yahoo! Go! on your cell phone
If you own a BlackBerry or any other wireless phone, then why not install the application Yahoo! Go! on it?
How To: Activate a used iPhone at AT&T
This video from AT&T describes the process for giving your original iPhone to someone else when you buy iPhone 3G.
How To: Replace an iPhone battery
Let's face it—batteries are Apple's only real downfall when it comes to their products, and the iPhone is no exception. If you're constantly recharging your iPhone's battery, it's probably time for a replacement (battery, not iPhone).
How To: Fix a cell phone that fell in the water
If you accidentally drop your cell phone into the water all you need to do is blow dry it for 10 minutes. This will not always work, but it has a very high chance of working.
How To: Make an RC cat toy
If your cat insists that you do a DIY on how to turn an old mini RC car into a kitty toy that will cause a feline frenzy, check out this video!
How To: Jailbreak the 1.1.4 update on the iPhone or iPod touch
This video video explains the 1.1.4 update and tells you how you can jailbreak your iPhone or iPod touch with this new update.
How To: Unbrick your frozen iPhone or iPod Touch
iPhones, iPads, iPods and iPod Nanos are great, but every now and then they get stuck or frozen and you can't do a single thing to get past that "brick" wall. When your iPhone or iPod Touch goes kaput, check out this tutorial to learn how to unbrick your frozen i-gadget.
How To: Get the Sega Genesis emulator on an iPhone/iPod Touch
This only works on a Jailbroken phone, and you need to use installer. This is a way to get games on your iPhone or iPod touch.
How To: Copy and paste on an iPhone/iPod Touch's Safari
This can only be done on a phone that has been Jailbroken. This is a video tutorial on how to copy and paste items in Safari for an iPhone or iPod touch.
How To: How to get NES on your iPhone/iPod Touch
This actually works and you don't need wifi or you don't have to put a source in your iPhone/iPod Touch that doesn't work. You get 960 NES ROMs. As long as you follow directions you it should work perfectly. I will also have a tutorial up soon on how to use the program i mentioned in the video called Limewire on how to download various things. And i should will have a tutorial on how to get SNES working on iPhone/iTouch very soon. Warning: Limewire can give you a virus, so be careful when dow...
How To: Jailbreak an iPhone/iPod Touch on 1.1.3 or 1.1.4
This video is a very easy guide on how to jailbreak a 1.1.3 or 1.1.4. If you get and error when extracting Ziphone or opening it up download and install this:
How To: Controll a computer on a jailbroken iPhone/iPod touch
This is a tutorial that shows you how to view and control your computer screen from your iPhone/iPod Touch. But this method is for people who have a jailbroken iPhone/iPod Touch. This works on Edge and Wifi. If you are having problems connecting try going to control panel then security center then turn your firewall off. Also try turning off anything like virus protection.
How To: Controll your computer from your iPhone/iPod Touch
I explain how to view and control your computer from your iPhone/iPod Touch. This works over Edge and Wifi connection, but obviously the better your connection the faster it will go. If you are having problems connecting try going to control panel then security center then turn your firewall off. Also try turning off anything like virus protection.
How To: Make and recieve VOIP calls on iPhone & iPod touch
This video shows how to make and recieve VOIP calls on iPhone & iPod touch. With this you can see how to make an account on sipgate. This can be done on both iPod touch and iPhone which makes it a very cool application.
How To: Get a video wallpaper on iPhone/iPod touch
This shows how to get a video as a wallpaper on your iPod touch or iPhone. This has no bugs, so feel free to change your background.
How To: Unlock your iPhone for any SIM country
Learn how to unlock your iPhone and open it up for use wth ANY SIM card in any country! Hot off my iPhone to you, for 1.1.1, 1.1.2, and 1.1.3.
How To: Use rice to fix a wet cell phone
Fix your wet phones by drying them in rice.
How To: Send SMS Text Messages for free with an IM client
How to send SMS text messages from your cell phone -- for free. Just use an IM client.
How To: Rescue a wet cell phone with rice
Plunk! When your mobile device takes a swan dive, act fast with this Tech Triage first-aid guide to cell phone revival.
How To: Use the iPhone pedometer
Count how many steps you take with your iPhone and the Pedometer application.
How To: Break your iPhone software
This is a terrible prank to pull on a friend. Destroy their iPhone software with a couple of quick hacks.
How To: Boost your cellphone with a coffee can
Learn how to make your own cell phone signal enhancing device! You're reception will be awesome with a simple homemade coffee and cookie can antenna.
How To: Hack the iPhone or iPod Touch
Xeni checks in with the authors of the forthcoming O'Reilly HOWTO book "iPhone Hacks" (David Jurick, Adam and Damien Stolarz) for a demonstration of how to unlock and jailbreak your iPhone or iPod Touch. The authors promise to teach you how to coax more out of these devices: little-known features, performance tweaks, and tips on great web-based apps to install -- video game emulators, IM and VoIP apps, and media players that can handle a wider range of filetypes.
How To: Boost Your Cellphone Signal
Watch this video from Tekzilla to boost the range of your cellphone, learn how to make your own stencils, put Pownce on the Desktop, and switch to HDMI for low cost.
How To: Make an External Antenna for Your Cell Phone
Dr. Kiki, from popSiren, solves the age old cellphone reception question. The Rad Scientist has moved into a cell reception twilight zone. Lucky for her, she's well-versed in antenna-making!
How To: Make a Windows Mobile phone a remote for your computer
Learn how to use your Windows Mobile phone to control your computer. You never have to get off the couch again! Jesus, that's sad.
How To: Add NES games to your iPod Touch with CUTEFTP
There has been an update with the NES emulator, so you have to put the ROMs in the /var/mobile/Media/ROMs/NES folder, and not the /var/root/Media/ROMs/NES folder.
How To: Detect hidden infra red cameras with your phone or PDA
Concerned about surveillance? Here's how to search for infrared cams in changing room or public toilet.
How To: Build an application on Android for mobile devices
This video tutorial is about Android, and no it's not a robotic creature, it's a software platform and operating system form mobile phones and PDAs. The Android system is based on Linux and was developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance. Code is managed in the Java language, but can be written in C also, although C is not officially supported. A lot of the new cell phone and other mobile devices will be running off of Android, so know how to use it.
How To: Software unlock your iPhone, step by step
This shows you how to use the free software to unlock the iPhone, to work with any GSM Carrier. It is a very detailed, and quirky tutorial, so pay attention.
How To: Replace your iPhone battery
Apple has locked down the iPhone battery, which means that once it can’t hold a charge, you need to send it in. If you’d rather just buy your own battery and replace it yourself, we’ve got your hookup. Nate and I got together to film this this tutorial, which shows how to replace your iPhone battery. Heck, even if you have decided that you will never open up your iPhone on your own, we think it’s still pretty cool to see the process - so just hit play, okay?
How To: Hack your iPhone
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