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How To: Use the Micrsofot KIN One smartphone

Whether you're the proud owner of a Microsoft KIN One smartphone or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete overview of the phone's various features. Specifically, this video demonstrates the unit's Phone, Spot, Loop and Theme functionalities.

How To: Install a 24K iPhone theme w/ SSH via mobile terminal

Want to spruce up your iPhone with a new background theme? The 24K theme is perfect. You can download the 24K iPhone theme and .deb file here, and then watch the video to see how to install the 24K iPhone theme with SSH and mobile terminal. IF you're new to modding your iPhone for customization, this is a very detailed how-to to get you started.

How To: Lock an iPhone's screen position w/ Rotation Inhibitor

If you want to lock your iPhone's screen position in one place to make it easier to read when laying down or whatever you're doing, you can actually do it. This video will show you the steps to locking your Apple iPhone's screen in place. You need to open up Cydia and search for "Rotation Inhibitor". Simply install Rotation Inhibitor, restart the SpringBoard, then open up Cydia again and click on "Future Packages" and install "SBSettings". Then re-Spring again.

How To: Change your iPhone's background theme with WinterBoard

If you want a more personalized iPhone, then one of the easiest things you can do is change your background them. This video walks you through the steps to customize your Apple iPhone's background theme. First thing you will need to do is open up Cydia and search for "WinterBoard". With WinterBoard, you can look at all of the theme options that you can use to personalize your iPhone.

How To: Set up your email on the Apple iPhone

You have an iPhone now… but how do you add your email, so you can stay connected to everyone wherever you go? Setting up your email accounts always seem trick, but not on this device. Want to know how? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to set up your email on the Apple iPhone.

How To: Transform an iPhone into a universal remote with FLPR

Your iPhone can do just about anything. It can even be a television remote. And a DVD player remote. Also, a CD player remote. You name it, it can be a remote for it. But it can't do it by itself, you need to use FLPR. It's a nice little piece of software that turns your iPhone into a universal remote. But it can be pricey. So what's the deal with FLPR? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to transform your Apple iPhone into a universal remote with FLPR.

How To: Safely reset a frozen Apple iPhone

iPhones aren't perfect. They can have problems just like every other electronic mobile device. One thing that happens frequently with iPhones is freezing. If you're iPhone becomes frozen, how do you fix it? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to safely reset a frozen Apple iPhone.

How To: Maximize the battery life of your Apple iPhone

Your iPhone may be great, but like any other mobile device, it might be wasting more battery power than it needs to. If you want to learn how to conserve your battery life, there's plenty of precautions you can perform. So what all can you do? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to maximize the battery life of your Apple iPhone. You can put it in standby mode, reduce screen brightness, and turn off Location Services when you're not using them.

How To: Find contacts via a shortcut on your Apple iPhone

You don't have to browse your entire contacts to find the one you're looking for anymore. There's a shorter way to find the contact of your choice on the iPhone. It's a nice little shortcut you can use when you know exactly who you're calling. So how? With the Search function. Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to find contacts via a shortcut on your Apple iPhone.

How To: Shake to undo typing errors on your Apple iPhone

Shaking your cell phone is no longer a bad thing with the iPhone. Now, shaking is an actual feature, rather than a risky move. It really comes in handy when you're typing and you misspell a word. So how does shaking your iPhone work? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to shake to undo typing errors on your Apple iPhone.

How To: Disable the zoom feature on your Apple iPhone

Zooming is a great function on the iPhone, if you like that sort of thing. If you don't like the ease of zoom, or maybe you're zooming when you really don't intend to, there's a way to stop it. You don't need the zoom. So how to you get rid of the zoom feature? With 3 little fingers! Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to disable the zoom feature on your Apple iPhone.

How To: Download apps from the App Store on the Apple iPhone

There's a ton of great applications you can buy and download for your iPhone, even your iPod Touch, and they're all at the tip of your finger (literally), right there in the Apple App Store. So how do you actually get one of those apps on your iPhone? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to download apps from the App Store on the Apple iPhone.

How To: Set an alarm on an iPhone with the built-in clock

With all of the technology available today, which do you use to be your personal alarm clock? You can have a huge, bulky alarm clock, you can use your computer, and you can have one of those small, portable analog clock, but why use them if you have an iPhone? The iPhone has a built-in alarm clock that's perfect for cutting down on the bulk of life. So, how do you use it? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to set an alarm on an iPhone with the built-in cl...

How To: Use mIQ to backup all the data on your cell phone

mIQ? What is it exactly? It's a handy web service that helps you manage your mobile life, with free and easy online access to all of the content and information stored on your mobile device. How does it work? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to use mIQ to backup all the data on your cell phone, including messages, photos and contacts.

How To: Use the Shop Savvy app on your Android cell phone

There's a new way to shop, and it's called your phone! On an Android mobile device, there'a handy shopping application called Shop Savvy, found in the Google Marketplace. Okay, so you can't actually buy things with it, but you can scan barcodes of products to get more information about them, making shopping in the mall so much easier. But how do use it to buy everything you want? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to use the Shop Savvy app on your Android...

How To: Use the Cardio Trainer app on an Android cell phone

Staying in tune with the digital age doesn't mean you have to sacrifice personal health. In fact, new technology only makes it easier to workout and keep track of your progress. On any Android mobile phone, there's an application called Cardio Trainer that could help you out significantly. But how? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to use the Cardio Trainer app your Android enabled cell phone.

How To: Transfer music from an Android phone to Mac or PC

Staying organized with your digital music library can be frustrating, especially when you're downloading songs on different devices. Transferring music files to one central location doesn't have to be hard though, even when you download music on your Android mobile phone. So how do you get that music off the phone? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to transfer music files from your Android enabled cell phone to a Mac or PC computer.

How To: Open XML support on your iPhone

XML is a file type that can cause a lot of compatibility issues when you are working on multiple operating systems. With iPhone being the newest medium people work on, it presents new problems. But don't leave yourself in the dark. This video will show you how to open XML on your iPhone.

How To: Use voice search on an HTC Incredible Droid smartphone

Love your HTC Incredible Droid smartphone but could do without having to type on its small touchscreen keyboard? You're in luck. This free video Android tutorial presents a complete overview of how to use the Incredible's voice search features. For detailed instructions, and to start using voice commands on your own Incredible, watch this helpful how-to.

How To: Adjust display settings on the Samsung Reality

Looking for instructions on how to adjust the various customizable display parameters available on your Samsung Reality mobile smartphone? You're in luck. This free video tutorial will see that you need everything you need to know to set wall papers and tweak display settings. For thorough instructions, watch this cell phone guide.

How To: Easily unlock an iPod Touch 3G for 3.1.2 firmware

This tutorial is for those who own an iPod Touch 3G. In this video, find out how to unlock it with a 3.1.2 firmware. This is a tethered jailbreak and means you;ll have to run the program back rain everytime you turn your device on, off, or reset it. Be aware, that whenever you do something that messes with the software in a device, there is always the potential of dying or breaking so be careful Enjoy!

How To: Make an international telephone call

Making international calls have always been tricky and confusing. There's access codes, different digit formats, and unsupportive telephone operators. But in all actuality, making an worldwide phone call is relatively simple, but there are some numbers that you need to know. The access code, country code, city codes, and the telephone number. Once you have this down, you'll have more successful connections abroad.

How To: Set up an HTC Droid Incredible

Looking for a guide on how to set up your HTC Droid Incredible Android smartphone? You're in luck. This free mobile phone video tutorial presents a complete walkthrough of the setup process (and, what's more, a demonstration of each of it s ringtones). For more information, and to get started setting up your own HTC Droid Incredible cell phone, take a look.

How To: Use Skype on your iPhone 3G

Using a iPhone 3G? Get with the times and start using Skype from your Apple phone with no problem. In this video, learn how to use Skype using the Internet browser on your iPhone to make those ever so expensive long distance calls.