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Mobile Phone Data Backing Up

admin_denz — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:34 +0000

Data can be lost in a variety of ways, keeping a backup of all of your important cell phone data can be vital not only to ensuring little to no interruption in your business but also can help save your sanity.

Dropped – a dropped phone can result in a cracked display that can make it impossible to read your screen to retrieve data.

Washed – it may sound silly, but several carriers have reported having phones returned to them for repair with evidence pointing to the phone having been submerged. The problem is one that is so prevalent that phone makers have now put on most of their handsets a small sticker that changes color when exposed to water. Check behind the battery of your cell phone, chances are that you’ll see it!

Lost or stolen - Occasionally phones do get lost or stolen; when they go they take with them your valuable data!

Data Storage and Transfer Devices
There are several third party devices on the market that can help you back up your cell phone data as easily as one push of a button. Backup Pal is a device that plugs into the data port on your cell phone and, with the push of the one button on the device, transfers all of your data safely. Your data can then either be stored on the device or transferred to a new phone if you are upgrading to a new cell phone. Several other devices on the market are specifically just for backing up SIM card data. A great feature of all of these devices is that they can be used to transfer data between phones on different networks.

Software Packages
Many cell phones arrive with a data cable and device drivers that will allow you to connect your cell phone to your computer. Connecting your cell phone to your computer is not only the fastest way to sync your email and contact folders, but it is also a great way to ensure that any data stored on your phone is then backed up and stored on your computer. In addition to the software that may accompany your phone, there are several third party software packages that will allow you to successfully backup all of your data. Also incorporated with these software packages is the ability to manage and organize your data on your computer, and then sync back to ensure your cell phone has the most recent copy of your data.

Your Carrier
Several carriers give you the option of uploading your data to their website, allowing it to be safely stored at no extra cost to you.

If you are upgrading to a new cell phone, you may consider simply just saving your data to your SIM card before you move it out into your new phone. This is a fast and effective way to switch data between handsets.

Gear your iPhone 4 in An All-Chrome Protective Case

admin_denz — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 06:04:47 +0000

Looking for a perfect case for your smartphone companion is quite often a pretty difficult job, especially if you happen to be eyeing for something truly special (perhaps even unique), but rarely have we come across a solution that enables users to turn their iPhone into a solid-looking, all-chrome bar, as is the case with the Chrome Slider Case from Incase. It’s true that many users might not really go for this all-metal look for the iPhone 4, but, then again, there might be plenty who will, especially those people who love this look and material.

It’s interesting to mention that the Chrome Slider Case is made of hardshell plastic with a mirror finish and features a minimal wall thickness of 1 mm. So, unfortunately, you can pretty much forget about embedding your handset into a real chrome coat, guess that the finish should quench your thirst for chrome, though.

Moreover, interior rubber guardrails provide shock absorption in addition to impact and scratch protection and each case features a fluorescent pop lining. As expected (and as pretty much normal in the case of such a product), the Chrome Slider Case offers direct, unimpeded access to all device features, while also including a stand for upright viewing of the widescreen iPhone 4.

Tips and Tricks for Windows Phone 7 smartphones

admin_denz — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 03:54:49 +0000

All smartphones that run its Windows Phone 7 platform Microsoft is trying to standardize, so users should expect to get almost the same hardware in different form factors. One thing that will likely remain the same for all WM7 smartphone are the three main buttons at the bottom of the screen: Back, Start, and Search.

The Back button, as expected is used to take you back one screen, but it can also get you back to an application that you were previously using. Basically, the Back button can be used to switch between apps that have been used, but this is only available to some extent. The smartphone remembers all the apps and websites visited since the last time the screen was locked and will be able to take you back one page each time you press Back, until you get to the Start screen.

Of course, there’s an exception to that when you’re using the integrated Internet Explorer Mobile and press the Back button. You will be returned to a webpage that you previously visited instead to a previous application. While the Start button can be used in two ways. When you press the Start button you will be returned to the Start area, no matter where you were. If you press and hold the Start button, the Speech function will be activated.

The Search button also has multiple uses, according to the application it used for. The Search button can be used to find what the user needs just about anywhere inside the phone. Regardless if it’s something on the web that you’re looking for, a contact or even a particular application that can be found in the Marketplace, the Search button is your best friend.

Safety Tips for Driving using Cell Phone

admin_denz — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:17:05 +0000

Many countries around the world, the United Kingdom & South Africa to name two, have banned the use of mobile phones while driving; all in the name of safety. The data to support the dangers of cell phone usage while driving is somewhat mixed; but there is no doubt that any form of distraction while behind the wheel is a serious concern. Consider the following safety tips to help keep you, your passengers, and your fellow drivers safe on the road.

When possible avoid making or answering calls during bad weather; rain, snow or even high winds can be hazardous enough on their own without the added complication of you being distracted! Sitting in rush hour traffic during your morning and afternoon commute is certainly incredibly boring, but the distraction of making calls in heavy traffic can be very dangerous. A large majority of fatalities on the road happen during the morning and afternoon rush hours; do your part to avoid an accident.

If you absolutely must make or answer a phone call while driving, and you do not have a hands-free device or kit consider asking your passenger to help. Speed-dial or speak-dial features can be very useful when driving. The ability to either press one button to dial home or to simply say “Home” can greatly reduce your need to look away from the road.

Getting Ringtones For Your Mobile Phone

admin_denz — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:39:40 +0000

The 21st century has seen a lot of giant strides in the field of technology, but very few are as viral as the mobile phone. In every large city the world over there are probably just a handful of people that are without mobile phones. That is why a lot of services, both commercial and otherwise are being made available on the mobile technology platform. But there’s one thing, despite our different needs and tastes, which we all use as mobile phone owners- the ring tones.

There are a variety of ring tones that you can use for your mobile phone, but they are generally classified under three main categories.

Mono Tones - This category of ringing tunes beeps only once. These are the ones that have been in use on the earlier phone models at the beginning of the mobile phone age and they are still in use in the current cell phones we use. Though a lot of people still use them as their ring tones, most people prefer the next two types of ring tones.
Polyphonic Ring Tones - This class of ring tones plays multiple tones. The bulk of what comes with your cell phone are polyphonic ring tones. This is the most common type of ring tones used by mobile phone users.
Real Tones – This is the emerging class of mobile tones that is the taste of the new generation of mobile phone users. It consists of real lyrics, in mp3 and midi formats, which users download onto their cell phones to set as their own ringing tones instead of the polyphonic or monotonic ones that come with the phones.

You can get mobile ring tones by going online and searching for “mobile ring tones”, “cell phone ring tones” or similar phrases that will return more useful information. There are tons of these sites online that provide you with all three types of ring tones. And most of them are completely free, with a few extraordinarily great ones that go for a few dollars.

However, you should also be careful since there are quite a few crooks here and there that are online for just one reason-to dupe people. You may want to think twice about any site that promises you free mobile ring tone downloads, but goes ahead to bill you or ask you to fill in your credit card information before you can download your free ringing tone. It might just be a scam. Don’t fall for it.

HTC HD2 Update: Android 2.2 Froyo and 2.1 Ports

admin_denz — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:59:30 +0000

The first Android builds for the high-end HTC HD2 device emerged into the wild several months ago, and now a new such solution is available for download, enabling a better use of the handset, it seems. The best part is, when it comes to HD2 and the Android platform users can pair the two without having to flash the OS on their mobile phones. Those interested in getting Android on their HD2 units can do so while keeping the Windows Mobile platform intact on the handset, as it enables dual boot on the handset.

A common issue with these ports is that the handset does not function at normal parameters; the author of the build says that, with his solution installed, HD2 should have the following features working:

- Bluetooth: A2DP, streaming audio, answering and ending calls, etc. BT Keyboards don’t work yet.

- Camera w/flash & Camcorder

- 3G & EDGE.

- WiFi: Confirmed working with WEP and WPA.

- GPS.

- SIM contacts are working.

- Automount (a free app) to mount your SD Card. (Simply open Automount, set it to mount, then plug in your USB cable.)

- FM Radio

Moreover, he notes that the latest release of the port comes with a series of enhancements over the previous version, including EVO and Nexus cam interfaces, live wallpapers, voice dialer, and better app/market stability.

Other changes in the new release include:

PPP and RMNET versions will be available without having to patch anything.

More default APN some corrected including TMOUS.

Root file system will allow easier updating in the future.

Switched to kernel from git. No overclocking. You can install any other kernel you wish.

Improved WIFI performance.

This should be my best build yet.

Those interested in downloading and installing the solution should find all the necessary details on it here.

How to Find the Best Mobile Phone Deals?

admin_denz — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:17:06 +0000

Perhaps, you hear them on the radio and you see them on the television, mobile phone commercials are everywhere! And it’s always the same story, too. You see the mobile handset that you’d really like to have, but the offering network is not your favorite. You find a plan that’s absolutely perfect for you, but the handset that you want isn’t available with that particular one. Have you ever thought that there’s a new network plan out there, complete with the mobile phone of your dreams, but you just haven’t looked in the right place? Have you ever felt like you’re missing something? To assist you in your mission, we’ve come up with 5 tips to get the absolute best in mobile phone deals.

Find a local shop that doesn’t pay its employees on commission. Any time a shop pays its staff on commission, the opinion of the employee is going to bend towards the mobile handset manufacturer or network that grants them the highest rate of pay. This doesn’t mean the shop associate will blatantly lie to you, but they just might hold back a better deal while selling you a moderate one.
Do your homework before you head out to buy your new mobile phone. If you know what you want before you walk into your local shop, you’re more likely to walk out with what you want. There’s also less of a chance for surprises on your monthly bill. The World Wide Web is the perfect tool to assist you with this, as company profiles, customer satisfaction rates and problem areas are all posted on the net.
Check warranty information on any potential mobile phone purchase. If the handset warranty is weak or nonexistent, you could be left holding the bill for a phone that doesn’t work- for the duration of your contract, and that’s not worth any deal. Many times, it’s actually cheaper to buy a new phone and network plan than it is to replace the battery, so if you want to purchase a plan and be done with mobile phone shopping for a while, check the warranty.
Shop around. Time and patience will pay off when you shop around to different shops and are open to different mobile phone handsets, networks and ideas.
Find a website to do all of the work for you. As with nearly everything else, the Internet has brought the world into your home, allowing you to shop a number of different programs without using a drop of petro. The better sites won’t charge you a dime either, as they make their commissions from the mobile phone handset providers and related networks.

Watch TV (GLOBE) in your Nokia CP (GPRS)

admin_denz — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:26:00 +0000

Note: for GLOBE and Nokia CP ONLY, You Need Real Player
Tested sa Nokia N90, N91, N70, 3230

Type: Go N6630,,1234 send to 2951
(NXXXX depends on your cellphone mode)
Save all received settings

STREAMING SETUP

Go to Tools> Settings> Connection> Acess Point> Options> New Access point
Connection Name: myGlobe stream
Data bearer: Packet Data or GPRS
Access Point Name: real.globe.com.ph
Username: None
Prompt Password: No
Password: Do not change
Authentication: Do not change
Homepage: None

You need real one player installed

REAL ONE SETTINGS

Options> Settings> Connection> Network
Default Access Point: myGlobe stream
Online time: Unlimited
Connection timeuot: 60 sec
Server timeout: 40 sec
Lowest UDP Port: 6970
Highest: 32000

Now SETUP TV

Go to WEB>Option>Bookmark Manager> Add bookmark

FOR GMA

Name: GMA
Address: rtsp://203.177.154.141/encoder/gma7.rm
Access point: Default
SAVE

FOR ABS-CBN

Name: ABS-CBN
Address: rtsp://203.177.154.141/encoder/abs-cbn.rm
Access Point: Default
SAVE

ANC News Channel – rtsp://203.177.154.141/encoder/ANC.rm
CNN – rtsp://203.177.154.141/encoder/gmacnn.rm

NOKIA: Universal Codes

admin_denz — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:13:00 +0000

Phone secret code and tutorials

Code Description: These Nokia codes will work on most Nokia Mobile Phones

(1) *3370# Activate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) – Your phone uses the best sound quality but talk time is reduced by approx. 5%
(2) #3370# Deactivate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) OR *3370# ( Favourite )
(3) *#4720# Activate Half Rate Codec – Your phone uses a lower quality sound but you should gain approx 30% more Talk Time.
(4) *#4720# Deactivate Half Rate Codec.
5) *#0000# Displays your phones software version, 1st Line : Software Version, 2nd Line : Software Release Date, 3rd Line : Compression Type. ( Favourite )
(6) *#9999# Phones software version if *#0000# does not work.
(7) *#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number). ( Favourite )
(8) #pw+1234567890+1# Provider Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w” and “+” symbols).
(9) #pw+1234567890+2# Network Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w” and “+” symbols).
(10) #pw+1234567890+3# Country Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w” and “+” symbols).
(11) #pw+1234567890+4# SIM Card Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w” and “+” symbols).
(12) *#147# (vodafone) this lets you know who called you last.
(13) *#1471# Last call (Only vodofone).
(14) *#21# Allows you to check the number that “All Calls” are diverted to
(15) *#2640# Displays security code in use.
(16) *#30# Lets you see the private number.
(17) *#43# Allows you to check the “Call Waiting” status of your phone.
(18) *#61# Allows you to check the number that “On No Reply” calls are diverted to.
(19) *#62# Allows you to check the number that “Divert If Unreachable (no service)” calls are diverted to.
(20) *#67# Allows you to check the number that “On Busy Calls” are diverted to.
(21) *#67705646# Removes operator logo on 3310 & 3330.
(22) *#73# Reset phone timers and game scores.
(23) *#746025625# Displays the SIM Clock status, if your phone supports this power saving feature “SIM Clock Stop Allowed”, it means you will get the best standby time possible.
24) *#7760# Manufactures code.
(25) *#7780# Restore factory settings.
(26) *#8110# Software version for the nokia 8110.
(27) *#92702689# Displays – 1.Serial Number, 2.Date Made, 3.Purchase Date, 4.Date of last repair (0000 for no repairs), 5.Transfer User Data. To exit this mode you need to switch your phone off then on again. (Favourite )
(28) *#94870345123456789# Deactivate the PWM-Mem.
(29) **21*number# Turn on “All Calls” diverting to the phone number entered.
(30) **61*number# Turn on “No Reply” diverting to the phone number entered.
(31) **67*number# Turn on “On Busy” diverting to the phone number entered.
(32) 12345 This is the default security code.

Does this work?

admin_denz — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:39:00 +0000

Have you locked your keys in the car? Does you car have remote keys?

This may come in handy someday. Good reason to own a cell phone:
If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at home, call
Someone at home on their cell phone from your cell phone.

Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. Saves someone from having to drive your keys to you. Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other “remote” for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk).

Nokia phone or iPhone?