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About DebiN
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Expertise
I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM (AT&T (formerly Cingular) and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel (iDEN)). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.

Experience
Over 15 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500)

Education/Credentials
Master's in Telecommunications

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Questions Answered By Expert DebiN
In Category Cellular Phones

Subject	Date Asked

how to get my pic messaging to work on my phone	11/19/2009
Q: ok i just got a new phone its a sprint but it was flashed to cricket but for some reason i can get ... A: You will not be able to fix the picture messaging. A phone flashed to Cricket that Cricket doesn't ...
Cancelling a Plan/Returning the phone	11/19/2009
Q: Hey, my question is.. I signed up for a cellphone a year ago with Telus in Canada. The law states ... A: When you signed your contract you signed for 3 years. If you cancel without 30 days, you return your ...
blue tooth	11/18/2009
Q: I had my cell connected at the dealer. I have a new phone and cannot get to the dealer. How can I ... A: Put your phone into the pairing mode, put the Mercedes into the pairing mode and have the phone ...
at&t and bluegrass?	11/17/2009
Q: is there any possible way to get my new bluegrass phone to work with my sim card from at%26t. i know ... A: You cannot use a GSM SIM card in a CDMA phone. Bluegrass works on the CDMA network and AT&T is GSM, ...
Text records	11/17/2009
Q: I have been in touch with the Subpoena Compliance Department of US Cellular in order to request text ... A: Yes, it is true. You are 100% safe to assume that someone with a subpoena can only obtain the last ...
phone from overseas	11/16/2009
Q: i just bought a phone from ebay,that stated unlocked for metro pcs i wenr to 2 metro stores and they ... A: If someone on eBay told you that you could use a SciPhone with MetroPCS, they were pulling your leg. ...
When unlocking a Phone....	11/15/2009
Q: I have AT%26T but I want to unlock a T-Mobile Phone and use my AT%26T service on it. However, I ... A: You will definitely not be able to use MMS or Web Browsing when you put your AT&T SIM card into an ...
internet	11/15/2009
Q: i was wondering how i get my internet to work on my t-mobil phone. i have unlimited web usage yet i ... A: You didn't say what type of phone you have, that is important as it relates to settings. If it is ...
Sidekick	11/15/2009
Q: If I were to get a Sidekick on Ebay and it is unlocked, but i have at&t carrier, would it work? I ... A: The Sidekick would work with your SIM card so that you could access the AT&T voice network provided ...
Personal Blackberry's	11/14/2009
Q: I purchased my iPhone and pay the bill each month. It is in no way subsidized by my employer. I am ... A: If the data plan that is associated with the BlackBerry is the $45.00 BES plan and the device is set ...
SMS to email	11/14/2009
Q: i was going to sign up for something when i noticed it required me to give away my cell phone number ... A: Unfortunately, there isn't. If they need a cell phone number for you to sign up because they have to ...
question on my blackberry.	11/14/2009
Q: it seems like you are an expert on blackberry's , this is why i ask you. i just bought the ... A: The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 cannot be used with a Boost Mobile SIM card. This BlackBerry has a GSM ...
Can employers read iPhone TEXT messages?	11/14/2009
Q: I purchased my iPhone and pay the bill each month. It is in no way subsidized by my employer. I am ... A: Your work emails, i.e., emails sent to and from your work address, can be read by your employer. ...
Motorola Krzr Error	11/14/2009
Q: I have had my Krzr for 3 years and all of the sudden something happen. When it is on now there is a ... A: It's unfortunate that the AT&T rep led you down the wrong path. When a phone says "Insert SIM", it ...
Selling a Blackberry 8310 to www.cellitused.com	11/13/2009
Q: I have a Blackberry Curve 8310 that I've replaced with an iPhone. The Blackberry is fully ... A: I do believe that Cellitused is a legitimate site and they do buy used cell phones. I don't think ...
problem RECEIVING and sending international sms with MetroPCS	11/13/2009
Q: I saw you gave a good answer to another person about a similar topic. I have the unlimited ... A: I'm afraid that there is nothing that can be done in regard to your problem. MetroPCS does not have ...
Blackberry Curve problem	11/13/2009
Q: I'm the coordinator for all the Blackberry devices in my office, and I have a problem no one seems ... A: What I believe may have occurred is that the user of the device had downloaded a program that ...
Question on the iphone	11/12/2009
Q: I have a used iphone. Its not connected now so my question is can i put a go phone pre-paid card ... A: The iPhone will not work with a prepaid AT&T SIM card. You have to use only a post-paid SIM from ...
does tmobile delete text msgs after awhile	11/12/2009
Q: nice day here, nice there? my daughter was 4 weeks in a hosp where she had to shut off her phone. ... A: Bob - Nice day here, as well. T-Mobile deletes text messages that were not deliverable (i.e., the ...
sprint phones on boost plans	11/12/2009
Q: what can i do if boost will not let me transfer my old sprint samsung touch over to their cdma plan. ... A: There is no way around this, I'm afraid. Boost service will not work with all Sprint devices. If ...
LG CF360	11/11/2009
Q: How can I get my caller ID on cell to show up? it will save in contacts but when the caller calls ... A: The way that you enter the phone number into your contacts is what makes it match up with the name ...
Question ESN vs Ruim card	11/11/2009
Q: I'm come from canada and my carrier is a cdma one. I speak french so there is probably weird syntax ... A: I do understand your question and unfortunately, the answer is that you will not be able to ...
BLACKBERRYS AND SIMS IN USA	11/11/2009
Q: I am going to the US soon for a couple months, and have a Blackberry Curve 8900, unlocked, and ... A: You will not be able to purchase a SIM in the US that will allow you to use both the BlackBerry data ...
Subpoena Compliance	11/11/2009
Q: Debi, I'm pretty confused and a bit concerned. I received an email from an AllTell employee at my ... A: I feel very confident to telling you that what you received was SPAM and was not a legitimate email ...
blackberry 8703	11/11/2009
Q: does the blackberry 8703 have a sim card? A: No, the 8703 BlackBerry is a CDMA device. Do not purchase this device if you use a SIM card. The ...
centennial at&t merger	11/10/2009
Q: I was wondering once the merger takes place, will we be able to transfer to at%26t even though our ... A: Once the merge completes, it is very likely if you want to move over to an AT&T phone and plans, ...
opera mini	11/10/2009
Q: I have a motorola Q9C, windows based. I have been trying to get opera mini on my phone. I keep ... A: Opera Mini is not available in the standard version for Windows Mobile devices. There is a Beta ...
SCIPHONE - T-MOBILE	11/10/2009
Q: I JUST GOT A SCIPHONE FROM EBAY AND I AM TRYING TO SET IT UP AN IM GETTING NOWHERE I HAVE NO IDEA ... A: • TMOBILE SETTINGS 1- Main Menu click on Entertainment then click on Services 2- Click on Data ...
Will pre-paid cell phone	11/9/2009
Q: Can you use a SIM chip from a working normal contract cell phone company and it work with a pre-paid ... A: There shouldn't be much of a difference in performance or range etc. The phones are typically lower ...
Address book won't show up from my SIM card	11/9/2009
Q: My friend gave me his new Blackberry pearl. We both have T-Mobile, but when I inserted my sim card ... A: The BlackBerry defaults to it's own Address Book. What you need to do is first perform a "Wipe" to ...
BOOST PHONE	11/9/2009
Q: I have a boost account and i recently purchased an unlocked LG phone. I was wondering if its ... A: It's not possible to program a phone to the iDEN network. The phone has to have been built with the ...
at&t phone sim card	11/8/2009
Q: ok i have a question i would like to buy the iphone but i don't want a 2 year contract i would like ... A: The iPhone will not work with your prepaid SIM card. If you got one that was jailbroken, it may ...
Plan Question	11/8/2009
Q: I wanted to find out which service provider has the cheapest unlimited messaging and data plan. For ... A: All of the carriers offer free mobile-to-mobile in their plans. If you want 450 minutes with ...
sprint phone for boost	11/8/2009
Q: I using boost mobile services and want to get a phone from sprint that is unlocked. I'm think of ... A: In order to use your Boost Mobile services SIM card, you can only use one of the phones that Sprint ...
Blackeberry storm2 wifi	11/7/2009
Q: i am trying really hard to resolve the issue but no luck (live in the u.k). i have turned on my wifi ... A: Can you tell me who your carrier is and who is the carrier for the Storm2 that you have? If the ...
Nokia 6085	11/7/2009
Q: I have a Nokia 6085 phone the ring volume is not loud enought for the work I do. My question is can ... A: You can only use your GSM SIM card in a GSM phone from your same provider. When you put your SIM ...
about iden	11/5/2009
Q: I want to know if can convert usa iden motorola nextel phone to any gsm network in algeria or europ ... A: You cannot convert an iDEN phone to GSM. The radio antenna in the phone is iDEN and there is nothing ...
Invalid Sim	11/5/2009
Q: I have go a PDA from china i have been using it and its worked fine but a week later its saying my ... A: Your SIM is not invalid, the phone is likely defective. Take the SIM out and put it back in and see ...
att to metro pcs portablilty issue	11/5/2009
Q: I ported my att wireless number over to metro pcs yesterday and metro pcs says everything has been ... A: Make sure that your old AT&T phone is turned off. Then turn off your MetroPCS phone. Wait a few ...
Blackberry SMS Help	11/5/2009
Q: I just got a Blackberry a few days ago, and so far everything is good. But when I open the SMS tab, ... A: Go into the Options when you are in the SMS box and you can change the Display Order, but your only ...
Contract Extension Agreement	11/5/2009
Q: When buying a new cell phone from my existing cell phone carrier after my old contract has expired. ... A: You must sign a new contract if you are buying a new phone from your carrier and you are getting the ...
Will pre-paid cell phone "Go-Phones" work with any SIM Chip?	11/5/2009
Q: Can you use a SIM chip from a working normal contract cell phone company and it work with a pre-paid ... A: If you have a post-paid AT&T SIM card, you can buy a prepaid AT&T phone and put your SIM into it and ...
Blackberry and European SIM card	11/5/2009
Q: I have a Blackberry 8830 World Edition, kindly unlocked by Verizon, and a Verizon SIM card when ... A: There are not any European SIMs that you can purchase which will allow you to use the data functions ...
new phone but lost old phone	11/4/2009
Q: Is there any way to get my old phone's contacts into my new phone without having the old phone? I ... A: There is no way to get your contacts onto your new phone without having the old one. There are ...
Razr from China	11/4/2009
Q: This time I wonder if you've had any experience with certain phones being sold on eBay from China. ... A: A quad band GSM RazrV will work with your AT&T SIM card. These devices are SIM unlocked because they ...
Text messaging	11/4/2009
Q: I have been told several things about the content retrieval of text messages...that if you acquire a ... A: Unfortunately, even with a subpoena, you cannot retrieve the content of text messages after they ...
cell phone,sim card compatability	11/4/2009
Q: I have a boost mobile cell phone(i776).I would like another phone other than a boost phone. I want ... A: The only compatible phones are other iDEN phones. Nextel is the other iDEN carrier and if you want ...
Phone Purchase for Pre-paid Plan	11/4/2009
Q: I want to replace my daughter's phone she uses on the T-Mobile Pre-paid plan. I have found a ... A: So the good news is that T-Mobile and GSM are not at all like CDMA and Sprint or Verizon, etc. It ...
Dead Touch Screen on LG Voyager	11/4/2009
Q: I bought a used LG Voyager and it was advertised as "Brand New," well its touch screen did not work. ... A: Unfortunately, there is no secret back door way to be get your touchscreen to work and also not a ...
sim card HElP!!	11/4/2009
Q: I have a htc touch with sprint & just recently it stopped reading my sim card & now when i try to ... A: I believe that you may be referring to your SD memory card. Is that correct? Sprint doesn't use SIM ...
mobile	11/3/2009
Q: i recently upgraded to a new mobile same network so i transferred the sim, i gave the old one to a ... A: Mobile phones are typically SIM locked to the carrier you bought the device from. When you got a new ...
nokia pc suite	11/3/2009
Q: Hey Debin I bought a nokia 6303 classic a few days ago, and I've figured out the connection to the ... A: The setting is likely on your computer program taht you are using to answer your phone, not on any ...
battery	11/2/2009
Q: my son's phone is only about 2 months old. he charges it every night when he goes to bed. he charged ... A: Try removing the battery and then putting it back into the phone and see if it charges. If it ...
retrieving info from dead LG-VX9200	11/2/2009
Q: My daughter's LG-VX9200 screen last nightwent black, then the Verizon logo comes up like it's trying ... A: What you were told at the Verizon store was correct. There is no way to retrieve info from the dead ...
Blackberry Text Content Retrieval	11/1/2009
Q: I need to retreive the content of text messages back to January 2009 on a Blackberry 8320 using ... A: What T-Mobile told you was completely correct. You can only get the numbers that you texted (which ...
Personal Cell phone and BES	10/31/2009
Q: I am using my person cell phone for work. I am connected to my work e-mail and Internet through the ... A: Even though this phone is your "personal" phone, the information that goes through the BlackBerry ...
call forwarding	10/30/2009
Q: i am having a problem with my blackberry curve 8900. when i dont answer the phone it doesn't forward ... A: Go into your Phone icon, then to Options, then to Voice Mail. The phone number there should not be ...
unknown calls to my cell phone	10/30/2009
Q: How do i find out who is calling me when i have no number to trace? Can At&t trace it or tell me ... A: Unfortunately, there is no way to find out who is callign you if the caller blocks their number. Not ...
blackberry 8320	10/30/2009
Q: GDAY DEBIN, MY BLACKBERRY WHICH I RELIGIOUSLY CHARGE EVERY NIGHT THIS MORNING PRODUCED A WHITE ... A: Personally, I don't believe the problem you are having relates to the battery at all and you didn't ...
Texting from o2 to MetroPCS?	10/29/2009
Q: I moved to UK from Italy. A friend of mine lives in Tampa, Florida. Trying to find the best deal ... A: Remove your friend from your contact list. Then have her send you a text. Then add her back from ...
help me plz!!!!!!	10/29/2009
Q: My kyocera strobe has started to go all weird. When it tries to receive a text message or a call ... A: If your phone is under 12 months old, take it to your carrier to have it repaired or replaced under ...
sim card	10/29/2009
Q: can i put my centennial sim card in a at&t or t-mobile prepaid phone and it work on my centennial ... A: You can't put your Centinnel SIM card into any phone that isn't SIM unlocked, regardless of the ...
Nokia 608/5 saving texts messages to SIM Card	10/28/2009
Q: I have a Nokia 6085 and I want to save some texts to my SIM card before I put the SIM card in my new ... A: A better way to do this is to take your new and old phone to your carrier and ask them to transfer ...
Blackberry 8830 World Edition	10/28/2009
Q: Is it possible to Metro Flash my Blackberry from MetroPCS? A: It is possible to flash this device to MetroPCS. Just go on line and search for a company that ...
Nokia 6085 pictures	10/27/2009
Q: A friend of mine ownes a Nokia 6085 whose screen is busted. She has invaluable pictures of her late ... A: If the phone is broken and you can't view the screen, there is no way to retrieve anything off of ...
LG Renoir Questions....	10/26/2009
Q: Hey Debin. I've recently decided to get a new cellphone and after doing research decided that the LG ... A: You need to be super careful if you are going to buy this particular device because there is a ...
Env2	10/26/2009
Q: I have the LG Env2 from verison and its giving me alot of problems. It was turning its self off when ... A: Before you replace the phone, you may want to consider removing old text messages, pictures you ...
ringtones	10/26/2009
Q: .....thank you for your time. I do not have internet on my cell phone. Is it possible to purchase a ... A: It's not possible to purchase a song as a ringtone. You have to purchase a ringtone that may be part ...
phone numbers off sim card	10/26/2009
Q: i had a tracfone that broke. it was a motorola, ive had it for 2 years or so, but dont know what the ... A: If the phone is broken and the numbers were on the phone and not on the SIM, there is unfortunately, ...
Blackberry 8110 use with Boost Sim card	10/25/2009
Q: I have a blackberry 8110. I don't know if it is unlocked or not. It comes on when I turn it on and ... A: This BlackBerry will not work with a Boost SIM card. The device only works with a GSM SIM card and ...
Sprint & att	10/25/2009
Q: I need a durable phone. I am prone to dropping them. Well my dad has a Nextel 602 and I was ... A: You won't be able to use your dad's phones because Nextel phones work on an iDEN network and even ...
upgrade my cell phone	10/25/2009
Q: We are able to upgrade our cell phones. My carrier is AT&T, my wife and I can upgrade. Our contract ... A: In my opinion, the best phone that you can buy out of the ones that you mentioned above is the ...
Metro PCS Texting Problem	10/24/2009
Q: ..I called the MetroPcs Poring Department & The Lady Told Me That The Porting Went Thru Successfully ... A: The reason that people can't text you back is because they will need to remove you from their ...
LG rythme cell phone	10/24/2009
Q: I bought a LG rythme from a friend of mine. I had it turned on to my number. I blue toothed all of ... A: Even though you were able to use bluetooth to move the files from your Razr to your LG, ...
SOny Ericsson w580i	10/23/2009
Q: My Sony Ericsson w580i phone has suddenly stopped sending messages. And now when I try to dail out, ... A: It sounds like the phone is not able to hold it's connection to the network. That can be caused by ...
can't text	10/23/2009
Q: my phone says exceeds available space and i have erased all sent messages and saved including my ... A: There is still too much information on your phone that is preventing you from being able to send ...
sim card transfer	10/22/2009
Q: how do i transfer my music and pictures to my sim card on the samsung rugby phone cause i just got ... A: You can't transfer your pictures and music to your SIM card - it isn't big enough for this ...
# of rings	10/22/2009
Q: Is there any way to change the # of rings on my Blackberry Curve 8300 so it rings longer before ... A: If you call your carrier, they can increase the time that your line rings before going to voice ...
blue sim card	10/22/2009
Q: I have an unlocked AT&T phone with blue sim card which is working fine now. If the card should go ... A: The new AT&T Family Plan is $79.99 for two phones and 1400 minutes without earlier evenings, so you ...
cell phone	10/22/2009
Q: i just purchased an unlocked gsm mini touchscreen cell phone from china on ebay. it can be used with ... A: A 3G SIM card is backwards compatible, which means that it will work in a phone that is 3G capable, ...
Searching for a name starting with f on a blackberry pearl flip	10/22/2009
Q: When searching for a name starting with F the phone goes from D to FF. Is this a known error or is ... A: Could you tell me the model of BlackBerry that you have and the firmware date and who your carrier ...
Sim card not working	10/22/2009
Q: My sim card is in my phone my phone is saying it's not. I have a motorola i776. A: Can you please restate your question? I believe you are saying that your SIM card is saying it's not ...
Celluar phones	10/21/2009
Q: Where can i buy a 128k sim card for my i602 A: From your carrier. You should only get a SIM card from your carrier and no where else. SIM cards are ...
blue sim card	10/21/2009
Q: I have an unlocked AT&T phone with blue sim card which is working fine now. If the card should go ... A: You will not be able to get a replacement SIM card for your old AT&T Wireless SIM and even if you ...
Verizon vs. Sprint	10/21/2009
Q: DebiN: I've been reading your answers and can tell you really know your stuff. I hope you can help ... A: I completely agree with your logic and think you are going to make a very good decision. It is very ...
which is best?	10/21/2009
Q: Which are best- Samsung touch phones or HTC Touch phones ? Please tell me about features. THANKS. ... A: If GSM, then I would suggest the MyTouch as it seems to have the latest and greatest. Personally, I ...
Sprint phone	10/21/2009
Q: I have a sprint palm treo I wanted to know if I could use this phone for boost mobile unlimited. A: Unfortunately, you will not be able to use this device with Boost Mobile Unlimited. You need to ...
sim card for us cellular Blackberry 8830	10/21/2009
Q: I have a Blackberry 8830 World Edition with US Cellular. I need to use the phone for calls and email ... A: If you have an 8830, and US Cellular supports international roaming, then US Cellular should have a ...
Verizon vs. Sprint	10/20/2009
Q: DebiN: I've been reading your answers and can tell you really know your stuff. I hope you can help ... A: If I were in your situation, I would suggest deciding first what is the most important thing to you. ...
How to recover deleted phone contacts from Moto razor v3i	10/20/2009
Q: my phone is motorola razor(v3i). I copied my contacts from sim to my phone , i chose the overwrite ... A: If you accidently overwrote your contacts with blanks, there is no way to undo what you did. ...
deleted text retrieved	10/20/2009
Q: I had a tmobile dash and deleted my text message. i let friend use the phone because they lost thier ... A: They can't see text messages that were deleted. They were likely looking at text that was still on ...
Motorola k1m cdma switching numbers	10/20/2009
Q: My wife and I are with Verizon and after reading figured out they use this cdma. Well, at the 'new ... A: All you have to do is to contact Verizon and tell them that you would like to activate your old ...
SIM Card	10/19/2009
Q: My husband has a contract with Verizon, he recently acquired a new phone and gave me his old one. ... A: There is only one size of SIM card. You are actually trying to put your Nextel SIM into the SD ...
cell phone "charger"	10/19/2009
Q: My cell phone does not charge when the device is plugged into the cigarette lighter. Is the charger ... A: If the phone charges fine with the travel charger, but does not charge with the car charger, then ...
CDMA Sprint to Verizon	10/18/2009
Q: It's currently for Sprint but runs on the CDMA network (950). Verizon is also a CDMA network (1900) ... A: You can't purchase the phone from Sprint without service. It has to be associated with a wireless ...
Motorola L7 unlocked w/Softbank sim card	10/17/2009
Q: I have a unlocked Motorola L7 with my softbank sim (Okinawa,Japan) installed. The phone does not ... A: This phone will not work in Japan. You can only use phones that work on the 2100 band in Japan. This ...
Blackberry for Work	10/16/2009
Q: I have been instructed by my employer to get a Blackberry phone with a data plan. I would prefer to ... A: I don't think I would worry too much about being tied to a contract. It will cost you way too much ...
Blackberry Curve Voicemail	10/16/2009
Q: My blackberry is currently set to forward all unanswered calls. My voicemail is also set up. ... A: Go back into these settings and then press the Menu button, it will give you the option to change ...
Blackberry immediately loses all power when not plugged in	10/16/2009
Q: DebiN, I have a BB Curve, and for the past few months, if I try to use the camera or talk on the ... A: I would suggest resetting the device, start by pulling out the battery and then putting it back in. ...
Pre-paid cell phones	10/13/2009
Q: I have never had any form of cell phone before. I am only interested now because I frequently have ... A: All prepaid plans have minutes that are only good for a certain amount of time. There is no way ...
blackberry 9500 on orange uk	10/13/2009
Q: i do hope you can help im very lost i purchased a BB 9500 off ebay and have had it unlocked as im on ... A: In order to use a BlackBerry for anything other than voice and SMS, you have to have a BlackBerry ...
s60 to s40 data transfer	10/13/2009
Q: hai Expert, How r u ? Recently i had nokia 6630 phone. now i have purchased new one nokia 7210 ... A: It's not possible to transfer your SMS messages from one phone to another unless you have them ...
my phone lcd screen broke	10/13/2009
Q: hey recently i found my phone that i misplaced for a few days and found out it went for a run the ... A: I don't think that I would recommend fixing the phone as it is likely beyond repair. If the screen ...
BB IT Policy	10/13/2009
Q: I have a Blackberry pearl 8110 . It is a hand me down from a friend. It has an IT policy on it so i ... A: It's not about unlocking the device and if he takes it back to work, there's nothing that they can ...
Cheapest Way to be an International Caller	10/12/2009
Q: Hoping you can help us out here. My fiancee' travels a TON for work both domestically in the US and ... A: I am not aware of any carrier who allows voice over the data network. AT&T can definitely see voice ...
BB Curve 8900 outgoing call volume	10/12/2009
Q: I've had a few people mention that my voice is too loud when I speak. I'm fairly soft spoken so I ... A: The volume that others hear when you call them has nothing to do with you or your phone and ...
can't download pics from phone to puter	10/11/2009
Q: I cannot download my pictures I take from my phone to the computer. I have a motorola w376g ... A: If you have a SIM card and you know for certain that the provider is not T-Mobile, then the provider ...
cellphone solution	10/11/2009
Q: couple of days back my nokia e90 communicator fell into water bucket , since then there has been ... A: When a phone gets wet, it is hard to tell what will happen in the future. If it doesn't give you ...
razr serial number	10/11/2009
Q: ...This is going to be a bizarre question, but I just found a very nice AT&T Razr lying on the ... A: There really isn't a way to determine the owner based on the IMEI (serial) number of the phone. You ...
fees for early termination of service	10/10/2009
Q: I had a contract with Alltell for two phone lines for more than two years. Apparently, Verizon ... A: I can assure you that when Verizon bought Alltel, that they did not re-up your contract for an ...
replacing cell phone for Cellular One sim card	10/10/2009
Q: I have attempted to purchase an unlocked cell phone with a quad band for replacement of my current ... A: It was not a fluke. That I can be sure of. There are two US bands (850 and 1900). When a phone is ...
phone volume	10/10/2009
Q: I have a LG UX 300 phone from US Cellular. I often have problems hearing conversations. I have the ... A: If both you and your daughter are having the same issue, it is very likely the fault of the phone. ...
Motorola W490 Ringer IDs	10/9/2009
Q: I have just gotten a Motorola W490, preowned but everything works fine. Except when I set custom ... A: In order to use custom ringtones, the contact has to saved to your phone (not your SIM card) and the ...
Cheapest Way to be an International Caller	10/9/2009
Q: Hoping you can help us out here. My fiancee' travels a TON for work both domestically in the US and ... A: Though Gizmo calls are shown as working on the data network, the wireless carriers do not permit ...
unlocked T-Moble Curve to Sprint	10/9/2009
Q: i have unlocked my old t-moble 8900 curve and want to use it on the sprint network. How can i ... A: Your T-Mobile Curve will not work on the Sprint network. Your Curve has a GSM radio antenna and ...
Unlocked Omnia i8000	10/8/2009
Q: I'm a AT&T customer but love the Samsung Omnia i8000. The phone has the 3G HSDPA 900/1900/2100 ... A: In an area where AT&T runs 3G on the 1900 frequency, yes. AT&T started up their 3G network on the ...
Accessing phones menu without sim	10/7/2009
Q: I was wondering if there is any way of accessing my motorola L6 menu having no longer got the sim ... A: If you put even a non-working SIM into your phone, you can access your menus. If the phone won't ...
Srint / Nextel	10/7/2009
Q: The only cell phone carrier that seems to work in my house is Nextel. Although they have merged ... A: This makes complete sense and I'll explain why. Though Sprint bought Nextel, the two companies use ...
no service	10/6/2009
Q: i get service sometimes but most of the time i get emergency calls only or no network. Is the ... A: The problem is either that the phone is tri-band and when you are in areas where you need the other ...
Smart Limits	10/5/2009
Q: I have smart limits from at&t for use in blocking certain numbers. I am getting texts from these ... A: If you requested that you not receive texts from certain numbers, then unless they are sending them ...
t-mobile sidekick 08	10/4/2009
Q: well i have a sidekick 08 from t-mobile and since 10/1/09 a thursday mine and alot of people in my ... A: T-Mobile has been upgrading their network all over the country recently, moving to 3G, and it is ...
Phones	10/4/2009
Q: I have verizon as a carrier and my question is i am upgrading soon and right now i have the Nokia ... A: I think you will really like the enV3 since calls and texting are your main interest. The enV3 has a ...
Revol and others	10/3/2009
Q: Are these types of cell phone services any good? I see them and would be more interested if I knew ... A: Revol is an independent regional wireless carrier and they have their own network. They do not ...
Motorola Q - Verizon	10/2/2009
Q: I've got a Motorola Q on the Verizon network. I recently did a software upgrade (via Motorola's ... A: If the upgrade that you did was not specifically for Verizon and just for a Q in general, then it ...
Its not goin on fully	10/1/2009
Q: .I have a pda model A9000 n it hs started acting weard. It is able 2 go on n load 2 100% yet it ... A: If it won't fully load up then it is likely getting stuck on either a damaged or missing file that ...
replacing cell phone for Cellular One sim card	10/1/2009
Q: I have attempted to purchase an unlocked cell phone with a quad band for replacement of my current ... A: When you say that you have had problems, can you tell me in more detail what problems you have had? ...
LG CU515	9/30/2009
Q: My daughter has a LG CU515 and for some reason the sound only works on a call if you put it on ... A: The internal speaker (non-speakerphone) is likely broken. This is one of the first things that goes ...
no service.	9/30/2009
Q: I live out in the country. I have AT&T & everyone that is at my house has AT&t. but im the only one ... A: I would recommend that you take off the back of your phone and remove the battery, then put it back ...
Lg enV 2	9/29/2009
Q: I just bought an Lg enV 2 from a friend, but I have sprint service. Is there any way I can use the ... A: Not without getting it flashed to Sprint. You would need to find someone who can flash it for you ...
ic602 as modem	9/29/2009
Q: What do I need to do to use my ic602 as a modem for my laptop? Thank you for your time. A: You need the USB cable for your phone and also a tethering plan or the ability to tether with ...
unknown caller id	9/28/2009
Q: I have a G1 handset, everything is fine except that for some reason after 2 months of use all of a ... A: I am not aware of any virus that affects the G1 and it is very unlikely that this is causing the ...
pre-paid SIM in a Samsung t629	9/28/2009
Q: Can I use my prepaid T-Mobile SIM card in a Samsung T629 that is on the T Mobile network but was ... A: Your prepaid SIM should work in a post-paid phone. You wouldn't be able to check your balance and ...
Carrier Conversion	9/28/2009
Q: Our organization is changing from AT&T to Sprint. We have a collection of phones that employees want ... A: None of the phones are SIM unlocked, so unless you get AT&T to SIM unlock them before you port your ...
web connection through my computer	9/28/2009
Q: I have a Boost i425 mobile phone. I have the Unlimited plan with web. Using a usb cable from my ... A: Your connection speed is based on many factors and in your home via your computer, you may have a ...
access data network, cell one contract	9/28/2009
Q: I had accidentally destroyed my cell phone. My carrier is/was CellOne. I am trying to replace the ... A: You can try calling AT&T Customer Care and letting them know that you are a CellOne user and still ...
t-mobile/lost phone	9/28/2009
Q: My brother and I go to colleges really far away from home. He recently lost his cell phone. I am ... A: The better thing for you to do is to order him a phone on-line and have it sent to him at school. ...
kingston Micro Sd	9/28/2009
Q: Sir I have purchased today a micro Sd card of 2GB for my mobile phone, but the space that it shows ... A: Yes, it is a fair deal. Your device uses a certain amount of the memory for information and memory ...
Telus Blackberry Curve Volume Problem	9/28/2009
Q: I have a brand new Telus Blackberry Curve and the ringer volume isn't working. Whenever I receive a ... A: I'm so glad that you got this straightened out. I should have mentioned for you to do this. Believe ...
access data network, cell one contract	9/27/2009
Q: I had accidentally destroyed my cell phone. My carrier is/was CellOne. I am trying to replace the ... A: If you can get a hold of the CellOne MMS and WAP settings (perhaps from a friend who still has ...
re-activating	9/25/2009
Q: i have a Motorola flip razer with t-mobile sim card. it was found 2 yrs ago can i have it ... A: You don't have to activate T-Mobile phones. If you want to use the phone and you do not have a ...
Telus Blackberry Curve Volume Problem	9/25/2009
Q: I have a brand new Telus Blackberry Curve and the ringer volume isn't working. Whenever I receive a ... A: Are you positive that the profile you are using is set to ring and not just vibrate? Go into ...
Palm centro or 650 treo handsets	9/24/2009
Q: I am thinking about purchasing either of these palm gsm devices, question I have is can you use the ... A: You can use the device like a PDA without service, yes. I.e., you can use the calendar and contacts, ...
Dual Profile SIM card	9/24/2009
Q: There is a company called raditel which is to say Nextel. However, the main cell phone company does ... A: I have never heard of a cell phone provider who can program their SIM cards to work on both a GSM ...
Service	9/23/2009
Q: If Sprint/Nextel are the same company why can't I use the LG Lotus on Nextel? And why, If we get ... A: Sprint bought Nextel. The Nextel side of things uses an iDEN network, the Sprint sides uses CDMA ...
GSM	9/23/2009
Q: I like the idea for METRO about their unlimited international calling. However, you only provide ... A: I highly doubt that you will see Metro operating on GSM frequencies in the near future. When all the ...
Palm treo 680; no service.	9/22/2009
Q: I recently purchased a palm treo 680 for cingular, and I also bought a brand new cingular 3g SIM ... A: If you got a new SIM card, did you have AT&T activate the SIM card for you? If they didn't activate ...
bluetooth	9/22/2009
Q: i just got my sister's motorola krazor, motokrzr K1m. but i didn't like the sound of the bluetooth ... A: There are many, many bluetooth headsets on the market. The better ones all cost around $100.00. I ...
i335 phone	9/22/2009
Q: i have a motorola i335 phone i accidentally deleted a contact number i wonder how do i get that ... A: The number is unfortunately not in the recycle bin. Unlike a computer, when you delete something on ...
correct answer re: using a 7520 blackberry with nextel for boost	9/21/2009
Q: I keep hearing from these services that they can take a nextel blackberry 7520 and provide email ... A: There isn't a way to have a third party handle the BlackBerry server if the carrier doesn't support ...
black berry curve 8330	9/21/2009
Q: can a black berry curve from verizon or sprint be used with metro pcs? and if so how can i do it? A: If you get it flashed to Metro, yes, it can be used. I would recommend looking up a company on line ...
HTC touch pro/boost mobile	9/21/2009
Q: im wondering if its possible if an htc touch pro can be used in chicago for the boost mobile CDMA ... A: The TouchPro is a CDMA device, as you mentioned. If Boost is willing to activate this device for ...
correct answer re: using a 7520 blackberry with nextel for boost	9/20/2009
Q: I keep hearing from these services that they can take a nextel blackberry 7520 and provide email ... A: The BlackBerry Operating System does not permit you to check your GMail, Yahoo or Outlook Express ...
Cell phone #	9/19/2009
Q: im 13 years old, and my grandparents gave me there old cell phone, because they got a new one. And ... A: Andrew, can you tell me what company (Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, etc.) is shown on the phone ...
Contract terms	9/19/2009
Q: I have been with Verizon on a family plan for many years - over 8 now. I want to change my plan to ... A: Changing your plan with Verizon will not impact your contract terms in any way. Up until recently, ...
can i listen phone calls on my pc	9/18/2009
Q: i have nokia e51 phone.i want to know is it possible?if someone call me can i hear that call with my ... A: No, you cannot listen to calls on your PC. PC Suite has nothing to do with listening to calls. It is ...
Blackjack II battery not holding charge for long	9/16/2009
Q: I recently got a new battery for my wife's Blackjack ii because the previous one (stock) wasn't ... A: You have to use the approved battery for this device. If the one you purchased on line is from a ...
Cell Tower on our land	9/16/2009
Q: We have a cell tower on our land. The original Lease was between our deceased Father and the tower ... A: The owner of the tower will have a copy of the lease. Have you attempted to contact them? The good ...
not receiving calls	9/15/2009
Q: I have a Motorola W315 that was working fine until recently. I can call out with no problems, but ... A: Your phone needs to be repaired. If it is less than 12 months old, it is still under warranty. If it ...
SIM Card Addressbook transfer.	9/15/2009
Q: I have gone to the addressbook and copied SIM addressbook to phone. But when I return to the ... A: That is actually how it is supposed to be. If you want to now copy the numbers from the SIM to the ...
Billing-Activity detail	9/15/2009
Q: My work pays for a blackberry and they encourage you to use it as your personal phone as well. This ... A: There is no way to change what shows on your called number display on your invoice, I'm afraid. You ...
Already have a phone	9/15/2009
Q: I have a T-mobile phone that I would like to switch over to Boost mobile. Will it work? A: It won't, I'm afraid. When you switch to Boost, you will need to buy a phone from them. The ...
cingular phone	9/14/2009
Q: i have a att go phone and wanted to put the sim card in an old cingular phone that isnt being used ... A: Please do not do anything related to your SIM card. There is nothing wrong with your SIM card and ...
Why I cant get media in my razr	9/13/2009
Q: ..im not sure if its my service cause i know we are signed up for unlimited picture video and text ... A: The ringtones that you used with your Verizon phone are not compatible with your AT&T phone, so even ...
cricket paygo	9/13/2009
Q: do cricket pay-go phones use a SIM card that can be changed to another phone? A: Crickets operates a CDMA network. Their phones do not use SIM cards. There's nothing to remove from ...
cell phone	9/13/2009
Q: my brother brought a palm cell phone from Italy,but it has some problem like while calling n ... A: The device would need to be repaired professionally. When you start to have issues with the sound ...
switching company	9/13/2009
Q: my grand daughter has a sprint Palm (samsung), can this be converted over to metro pcs? A: If you have someone who knows how to covert a Sprint device to MetroPCS, the answer is yes. Both are ...
iPhone company web	9/13/2009
Q: Basicly can they see what I'm looking at in safarI? Thanks A: Your company does not have access to anything that comes or goes across your iPhone with the ...
Which to buy? Never owned one.	9/12/2009
Q: I have never owned a cell phone and would like advice on which to buy. The phone part is probably ... A: There are many phones today that GPS capability. It's not exactly like the GPS devices like TomTom ...
Recovering Memory	9/11/2009
Q: I have a Samsung t429 with T-Mobile. Yesterday morning I woke up to discover that my dog had chewed ... A: I so wish that the information on the destroyed phone could be retrieved, but unfortunately, if you ...
ATT phone #'s	9/11/2009
Q: In Sept of 2008 we had two AT&T phones and wanted to upgrade one of them to the iphone, but neither ... A: If it helps to understand this a little better, the phones themselves are really not the issue so ...
Subpoena Alltel call record	9/11/2009
Q: Debi. Expert is just what I need right now. I'm afraid I'm not gonna like the answer, based on some ... A: You may be able to get records back from November 2006 with a subpoena. If that person had service ...
Blackberry issues	9/11/2009
Q: I have a Blackberry Curve 8330 by Sprint & I am unable to send & receive MMS - when i go to options ... A: If you have a BlackBerry data plan (i.e., you purchased the device from Sprint with the appropriate ...
Voice Mail	9/10/2009
Q: Yes I just signed up with metropc, I'd like to get in my voicemail but it keeps asking me for my ... A: The first time that you check your voice mail, you have to put in a default password. Every carrier ...
international text messaqging	9/10/2009
Q: I am not sure if you can answer my question but I am gonna ask because you never know. I have a LG ... A: What allows you to send international text messages is the features on your account. If you can no ...
text message from phone to computor to print out	9/10/2009
Q: i have a lg verizon phone ,sent text to my email,but they dont show who sent them,only had my number ... A: There are some devices (like BlackBerrys) that would allow you to forward a text message as an email ...
cell phone	9/10/2009
Q: I had found a boost phone and I wanna turn it on. The phone already have a sim card in it can I use ... A: You will need to purchase new service for the device. The SIM card that is in the phone contained ...
content of text messaging	9/10/2009
Q: I am wondering if there is anyway to find out the content that is being passed along between my ... A: What T-Mobile is telling you is completely correct. I have tried to explain this to many people over ...
nextel blackberry with boost unlimited plan	9/10/2009
Q: I am planning on buying a nextel blackberry curve and I want to have it unlocked or flashed to use ... A: I am not recommending or endorsing this, but it's my understanding that there are sites where they ...
international phones	9/10/2009
Q: My friend is in England and wants to be able to use her cell phone number for her friends to text ... A: Her best bet is just to get a prepaid phone there in the UK. She can't use any SIM card from the US ...
sci phone internet settings for 02	9/9/2009
Q: i was following your advice about the above topic and i have tried both the 02 and t-mobile ... A: If you have 02, you can only follow the O2 settings, not T-Mobile. You just replace the T-Mobile ...
text message records	9/9/2009
Q: I have been charged overage charges from Alltel that I don't agree with. I keep asking for my ... A: You can definitely get a record of the callers that you sent texts to without a subpoena if you are ...
Verizon Blackberry to MetroPCS	9/9/2009
Q: A friend gave me a Blackberry Storm and a Blackberry Curve; both from Verizon. Can I get them ... A: If you find a company that flashes to MetroPCS, the answer is yes. Without a BlackBerry data plan ...
Getting my micro sd card to work	9/9/2009
Q: I have a Samsung Blizzard from T-mobile for which I recently purchased a 4gb transcend Micro sd card ... A: In order to get music onto your SD card, it has to be in your phone and then your phone has to be ...
cell phone use in Europe	9/9/2009
Q: Hope you can help me with this. My daughter is on her way to France, Italy, Germany and Spain for ... A: If you get her a BlackBerry World phone with an international BlackBerry data plan, she will be able ...
Motorola K1 Krazr Ring Tone	9/9/2009
Q: I used to own a Razor and now have the K1. On my old phone, I could select a ring tone for ... A: Make sure that the contacts are on your phone, not on your SIM card. It is likely that when you ...
motorola i580	9/8/2009
Q: I CAN ONLY TALK ON SPEAKERPHONE, WHAT'S UP? THE SPRINT STORE SAYS IT'LL BE A MINIMUM OF $100.00 BUT ... A: What's wrong is that the phone internal speaker needs to be replaced. This, unfortunately, is very ...
contract is up	9/8/2009
Q: we have been with AT&T for many many years. Our contract is now up. We want to stay with them if ... A: AT&T doesn't have specials very often as it relates to rate plans. Getting an bonus 400 minutes is ...
Itune Player cellular phones for AT&T	9/8/2009
Q: The rest of my family all have Ipods and I am looking to upgrade my cell phone. So I was wondering ... A: In all honesty, the iPhone is your best bet. The iPhone 3G is only $99 for 8Gig and with the $30.00 ...
which carrier?	9/8/2009
Q: I just purchased a TracFone on line, item description: Trac-LG 0225 GSM (Genesis) DIR. I haven't ... A: You can only use a GSM phone on a GSM network, so it is likely that Tracfone will activate your ...
ATT	9/7/2009
Q: If I buy an unlocked IPhone and use a sim card from a post paid ATT plan, you indicated that ATT ... A: I don't believe that they will stop your service, but it is hugely to your advantage to purchase a ...
caller ID problems	9/7/2009
Q: Although I programmed my contacts on my phone whenever someone calls it shows up as a square. Then ... A: Have someone call you where you have deleted them from your contacts. Then use that caller ID to ...
sim card	9/6/2009
Q: When I upgraded my cellphone last year I just used the old sim card in the new phone.AT&T.CallS are ... A: You should be using the new SIM card as it is likely an updated SIM. You can do absolutely nothing ...
AT&T PREPAID	9/6/2009
Q: HEY, IF I GET AN PREPAID AT&T GOPHONE CHIP. WILL I BE ABLE TO USE THE iPHONE ON A PREPAID "PICK YOUR ... A: If Alltel will allow you a prepaid plan with a TouchPro than you are good to go. It's up to them ...
$14.95 for new cell phone	9/5/2009
Q: I saw a Verizon cell phone at a convenience store that is brand new, sealed in package, selling for ... A: Verizon has many free phones so $14.95 is not unheard of. I strongly recommend that you not buy a ...
Sprint Touch Pro vs Verizon Touch Pro	9/5/2009
Q: I am planning on purchasing the HTC Touch Pro, as my HTC Tytn II just broke, but I wanted to know ... A: None of the carriers permit Skype to be used on their data network so if you are able to use it, it ...
FCC Laws	9/5/2009
Q: What is the FCC law that says I have to be the only person on my family talk account to change phone ... A: It's not an FCC law, it's the cell phone provider's contract that was signed by the account holder ...
dropped phone in dish water; phone works, screen doesn't...	9/5/2009
Q: I dropped my phone in a sink full of dishwater almost a week ago. The phone itself is working, but ... A: I wish that I had better news for you, but unfortunately, water damage invalidates a warranty so ...
Blackberry problem	9/5/2009
Q: I have a Blackberry Curve 8330 and my carrier is Sprint. I have had this phone for about 6 months 2 ... A: Here's the good news - your phone is under the manufacturer's warranty from Sprint for 12 months, so ...
Nextel Voicemail	9/4/2009
Q: Is it possible to receive a message that is saved as an archived message that is intended for ... A: To my knowledge, it is not possible to have saved messages that you haven't manually saved. It's ...
ATT	9/4/2009
Q: I was in an ATT Store in Connecticut today and the sales person told me that I could use the sim ... A: I'm afraid that the salesperson didn't quite know what they were talking about. You absolutely ...
Unlocked Phones	9/4/2009
Q: Sir: Sirs: I have a question about the "unlocked" cell phones I see offered at Tiger Direct, and ... A: I'm not aware of any phone card that you can buy where the minutes don't expire after a certain ...
HSDPA SPEEDS	9/3/2009
Q: When we say a modem or a phone has HSDPA capability speeds of upto 1.8Mbps/3.6Mbps/7.2Mbps :What ... A: It's completely based on what the carrier pumps out in that area. The Mbps that you mentioned above ...
HSDPA v.s UMTS	9/3/2009
Q: In our area we do have a weak 3G coverage&i have noticed that only phones with HSDPA have 3G signal ... A: UMTS is highspeed data. HSDPA is highspeed data and voice. UMTS is really just the data side of ...
cell phone and bluetooth use	9/2/2009
Q: I know I must seem really SLOW on this question but, here goes!? Between myself and 3 or 4 friends ... A: The H700 should definitely work with your Curve. The way that you do this is to start by pairing the ...
Incoming Call and Text Display-Razr V3	9/2/2009
Q: I recently purchased an unlocked Motorola V3 razr online. My cell phone carrier (AT&T) sent me a SIM ... A: The next time someone calls you, use the caller ID that came across the display to add them to your ...
cell phone	9/2/2009
Q: Dropped cell in water while fishing...anyway to dry it out and get working again or is it shot A: Take the battery out and dry off the phone completely with a towel. Let it sit for at least 24 hours ...
Santa Maria antenna intallers?	9/2/2009
Q: I just read your reply to a question about cell phone reception in Santa Maria, California...zip ... A: I'm afraid that it is not legal to install a booster to enhance your cell signal. What businesses do ...
Can't connect to network.	9/2/2009
Q: I bought a motorola v6 cell phone on ebay. the phone is bran new and unlocked, however when I put my ... A: The device that you purchased is only a tri-band phone and works only on the 1900 band in the US. In ...
boost mobile sim	9/2/2009
Q: I HAVE A BLACKBERRY STORM AND I WANTWD TO KNOW IF I GOT IT UNLOCKED WOULD IT WORK WITH MY BOOST ... A: The BlackBerry Storm will not work with Boost. Your Boost SIM works on an iDEN network and the Storm ...
Motorola K1 Krazr Ring Tone	9/2/2009
Q: I used to own a Razor and now have the K1. On my old phone, I could select a ring tone for ... A: Who is your wireless carrier? The reason that I am asking is because if it is T-Mobile or AT&T, for ...
Flashing cellphone	9/1/2009
Q: I have an alltel Moto Q phone i was hoping i could use it on sprint. they said it wasn't in the ... A: When Sprint told you the phone wasn't in there system, that means that the ESN number of your device ...
gmsand cdma	9/1/2009
Q: i have cricket wireless and i want to get an unlocked phone.and crickets phones have cdma and the ... A: It is not possible to use a GSM phone with Cricket. There is unfortunately nothing that can be done ...
Paygo thru Sprint	9/1/2009
Q: I've been with Nextel and then Sprint for about 10 years. Nextel used to be great. Sprint sucks. A ... A: PayGo is prepaid service. Sprint's Unlimited Everything Plan (post paid with a contract) is $99.99 ...
i 560 Motorola Sprint phone turns off	9/1/2009
Q: I remove my phone from the charger in the morning and sometimes carry it in my pocketbook when I ... A: I would have to say that it is probably time to get a new phone. If the device is turning itself off ...
Locked out of moto Q 9c.	9/1/2009
Q: help me plz. I have a moto q 9c on sprint. I've had this phone for year and a half and all the ... A: The password should not have changed, so I have no idea why the device is not taking your password. ...
blocking numbers	8/31/2009
Q: I know this will sound like a very strange question & maybe makes me sound odd...? I have a razor ... A: I'm not aware of any service that will prohibit you from dialing a specific number. There are ...
Sony Ericsson	8/31/2009
Q: I just bought a Sony Ericsson W395(walkman series). Till now I have only used Nokia phones and have ... A: Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any software that can be downloaded to do what you are wanting to ...
Motorola W490	8/31/2009
Q: I have Motorola phone tools that I used with my Motorola Razor, but it doesn't seem to work with my ... A: Your software probably came out before your phone did, therefore the drivers for your phone are not ...
Pantech C3B	8/30/2009
Q: I purchased an AT&T Pantech C3c phone from a private individual and I can not get it to work. I ... A: I believe you have a password protected device that requires a 3g SIM card also. I would suggest ...
Sprint Touch Pro vs Verizon Touch Pro	8/30/2009
Q: I am planning on purchasing the HTC Touch Pro, as my HTC Tytn II just broke, but I wanted to know ... A: They are both exactly the same device. One is branded by Sprint and the other by Verizon but there ...
Help with Metropcs phone	8/30/2009
Q: I found a Samsung 450 phone 2 months ago. No one clamed it, I went to Metropcs store to and I asked ... A: I'm afraid that if they tell you that the phone can't be activated, then unfortunately, it can't be ...
Question about my LG Xenon ?	8/30/2009
Q: My LG Xenon sometimes will lose service when other phones has full service , it shuts off randomly , ... A: None of this is normal, I can assure you. If the phone is less than 12 months old, I would recommend ...
text messages	8/30/2009
Q: Is there anyway to read your child's text messages online or get copies from your service. We have ... A: The content of text messages is not available anywhere except on the cell phone itself. AT&T does ...
CELL PHONE TOUCH SCREEN	8/30/2009
Q: I need your help, I'm looking for a very simple touch screen phone for an elderly person. A phone ... A: Unfortunately, all the touchscreen phones today are not simple. They are all pretty complex devices ...
Sony Ericsson	8/30/2009
Q: I just bought a Sony Ericsson W395(walkman series). Till now I have only used Nokia phones and have ... A: I'm not aware of a site where you can download something that would change the features of your ...
mobile phones	8/30/2009
Q: does the waves of mobile phones cause cancer A: There's no evidence that anything related to cell phones or their signals cause cancer. Cell phones ...
Sidekick use in AUS	8/30/2009
Q: I'm wondering; I previously owned a Hiptop 3 powered by Danger, the Australian version of the ... A: I am not familiar with the Hiptop 3, but if it is powered by Danger and you have a data plan that ...
lost phone	8/28/2009
Q: My son lost or his phone was stolen from school. I now have the familymap from AT&T to locate the ... A: Unfortunately, there is no way to trace a dead phone. The way that the phone is traced with ...
sprint/att/verizon	8/28/2009
Q: but i have ATT service, the phone is unlocked, can i use it on ATT. Thanks A: Unfortunately, you will not be able to use the Motorola Q for Sprint with AT&T service. The device ...
do all cell phone brands work with all companies?	8/28/2009
Q: I'm an old person and totally new to cell phones which I may get just for emergencies. I would buy a ... A: Unfortunately, the phone you buy from PagePlus will not work with a Sprint plan or any other CDMA ...
Cell phones	8/28/2009
Q: I was wondering if there is a way to trace a call that was made on a cell phone? I am wanting to ... A: In some states, when a cell phone calls you, it will display caller ID on your landline phone. But ...
call detail on my cell phone bill	8/28/2009
Q: My carrier is ATT and my phone is a Pantech Breeze. Why does my own number appear on the call ... A: Your number will typically apear on outgoing calls, but it shouldn't show on incoming calls on your ...
flashing a Blackberry	8/28/2009
Q: Now that MetroPCS Carries a Blackberry phone. Is it possible to flash(still not sure what that ... A: It's possible to put the firmware for a MetroPCS onto a CDMA BlackBerry that MetroPCS sells. There ...
do all cell phone brands work with all companies?	8/27/2009
Q: I'm an old person and totally new to cell phones which I may get just for emergencies. I would buy a ... A: In the US, there are basically three different types of networks, CDMA (used by Verizon, Sprint, US ...
History of cell phone use	8/27/2009
Q: A bit of a weird question. I'm writing a series of mystery novels set in the early 1990's in the ... A: You know, it's funny that you mentioned the coverage issue. When I originally responded, I was going ...
blackberry 8900 in US and Europe	8/27/2009
Q: I am about to move to France for seven months. I am not currently with AT&T but am planning on ... A: You will be able to add a BlackBerry data plan to your existing AT&T account without having to buy ...
cellphone error	8/27/2009
Q: the guy activated it for me at the store but the phone is saying no service on the screen. do you ... A: The SIM and service you bought will work with a Boost prepaid phone, but won't work with a SIM ...
Cell phone in South America	8/27/2009
Q: I currently use an LG phone on the Verizon Wireless network. I don't think I can use this phone ... A: You are correct that you will not be able to use your phone in South America. If you want to use ...
sidekicks	8/26/2009
Q: i have a u.s. cellular contract but i really want a sidekick phone or something like it. i was ... A: The Sidekick is a unique device, I'm afraid. It's made by HTC for T-Mobile exclusively. I would ...
OTHER PROVIDER USE FOR SPRINT 8130	8/26/2009
Q: I was going to change the chip to use in Costa Rico, where they handle the cdma, but when I opened ... A: Your Sprint 8130 is not a GSM phone. It doesn't have or use a SIM card. There's nothing under the ...
History of cell phone use	8/26/2009
Q: A bit of a weird question. I'm writing a series of mystery novels set in the early 1990's in the ... A: The earliest she really would have gotten a handheld cell phone would have been around 1990, ...
blackberry 8900 in US and Europe	8/26/2009
Q: I am about to move to France for seven months. I am not currently with AT&T but am planning on ... A: Your friend was only partially correct. If you do this, the SIM will work in the BlackBerry, but ...
using mobiles as modems	8/26/2009
Q: my husband and i both have Motorola razr2 v9x phones, mine i can use for our dial up Internet ... A: You have to have the ability to use the phone as a modem set up by your carrier. If his isn't set ...
text	8/26/2009
Q: I had a sprint phone but I got a t mobile phone today so I disconnected my sprint account, I can ... A: Because MetroPCS has not yet updated their tables to show that you are with a different provider. ...
sprint on boost	8/25/2009
Q: i want to get on the boost mobile network but the phones they have are not attractive. so i wanted ... A: You can only use the phones that Sprint indicates will work on the Boost network. If you attempt to ...
cell phone issue	8/25/2009
Q: I have a LG AX245 model cell phone. I have never had any problems with it until today. All of ... A: Try removing the battery from the phone, waiting a few minutes and then replacing it. If this does ...
Blackberry Storm	8/25/2009
Q: The Blackberry Storm manual says that if I have the right SIMS card, I can have multiple phone ... A: You cannot use your BlackBerry Storm with Verizon service and have multiple numbers. The SIM card ...
"track me"	8/25/2009
Q: Hey. Thanks for the help. I have the 2009 Sidekick LX. & my boyfriend has the G1, I was wondering if ... A: If both you and your boyfriend have a phone that supports the applications that allow for tracking ...
Blackjack II batteries	8/24/2009
Q: If the lithium battery on the blackjack dies will we loose all of our data or does it have a ... A: If the battery dies, you will not lose what is stored on the device. You just won't be able to ...
voicemail	8/24/2009
Q: i had a very important message in my cell phone i was saving for a court case.when i checked my ... A: What you were told by AT&T is totally true. You cannot retrieve a deleted message and a subpoena ...
purely voice cellular	8/24/2009
Q: is there a purely voice cellular company out there? don't want texting, video, downloads -only cell ... A: You can purchase a voice only plan from any carrier. You can have text, data, etc. all blocked. All ...
quick question	8/24/2009
Q: i just bought a GSM phone but im still on the t-mobile network can i use GSM phones for the t-mobile ... A: Yes. T-Mobile's network is GSM. If you were confused because you thought it was "3G", 3G is just ...
Removing Information From a Broken Phone	8/24/2009
Q: I am looking to get rid of my LG Voyager (VX10000) which I "fried" by spilling coke all over it ... A: If the phone is broken and won't turn on, then there is no way for anyone else to get any ...
Blackberry Desktop Crash	8/23/2009
Q: I wrote you before and your answer worked. However, my blackberry desktop just started crashing ... A: Jeff, I'm not familiar with any of the non-US carriers as it relates to BlackBerrys, I'm afraid. I ...
Cellular One phone capatability	8/23/2009
Q: My current cell phone was under a contract with Cellular One who is now AT&T. My Cell One phone died ... A: It sounds like the phones you purchased previously on eBay were either (1) not really SIM unlocked, ...
Video Cell phone calling on Skype	8/23/2009
Q: Debi, I read your reply regarding the ATT video share service. I was wondering about a program like ... A: Currently, AT&T does not permit voice of IP (what Skype does). Since the company doesn't publish ...
Cingular 8125 compatibility with Boost Mobile	8/23/2009
Q: I have come across my old Cingular 8125 PDA phone and was wondering if, since I believe Cingular ... A: unfortunately, Cingular never used iDEN technology. Prior to GSM, Cingular had a TDMA network. Your ...
Phonebook not linking	8/23/2009
Q: I recently bought a dual SIM card A66 Color Screen GSM/GPRS Digital Mobile Phone. I put my sim card ... A: The way to correct the name and number match is the text time that someone calls you, delete them ...
cell phone shopping	8/23/2009
Q: What should I look for when buying a cell phone? Currently, I don't use text messaging, email or ... A: Cell phones are different for each person. Pretty much most phone have the capability of using ...
Blackberry 8100 pearl	8/23/2009
Q: i am now a days outside us and get a dial up which cant download att new os instead i got ... A: I'm afraid that you will need to wait until you can download AT&T firmware because I believe that is ...
Replace CellularOne Cell Phone	8/23/2009
Q: I have an old phone plan that CellularOne offered before ATT took over. ATT will let me keep the old ... A: You can purchase any GSM quad band SIM unlocked phone and it will work with your CellularOne SIM ...
no service	8/22/2009
Q: my LGx10000 (voyager), randomly stopped getting service. no matter where i go it has zero service. ... A: I would check with your carrier to see if there may be something going on in their network where you ...
Palm Treo 650 Sim Card	8/22/2009
Q: I have a Palm Treo 650 and have been using a T-Mobile Sim card for about a year. All of a sudden ... A: Then I think the problem may be a change in T-Mobile's network perhaps. If it won't work with their ...
cell phone compatibility	8/22/2009
Q: Basically, are all cell phones compatible with all cell phone carriers? Seems that every time that a ... A: In the case of GSM phones, it is the phone itself that is SIM locked to accept only a that carrier's ...
cell phone compatibility	8/22/2009
Q: Basically, are all cell phones compatible with all cell phone carriers? Seems that every time that a ... A: Your T-Mobile phone is locked to T-Mobile's network and can only be used with a T-Mobile SIM card. ...
Call quality using older phone	8/21/2009
Q: I need to buy a replacement for a waterlogged AT&T LG CU515. I am still under contract and can't ... A: Yes, your SIM card will work in the Razr V3. The V3 Razr is a 2G device, so you don't have to worry ...
Using AT&T Go Phone SIM card in a non-Go Phone AT&T Phone	8/21/2009
Q: Last week I decided to get an AT&T Go Phone, as I liked that they had the "Pick Your Plan" plans. I ... A: Your Go-Phone SIM will work in any SIM unlocked GSM phone that works on the 850 and 1900 bands. The ...
Motorola v3, v3xx	8/21/2009
Q: Will my Motorola V3 phone chargers work for the Motorola V3xx phone? Also, does the V3xx phone have ... A: If you have a Motorola charger that has the same port connection (mini USB or micro USB) you can use ...
Overseas phone not working	8/21/2009
Q: I was wondering if you can help me out with my phone. I am a loyal cingular/att customer and I just ... A: I'm very sorry that people are steering you in the wrong direction for your problem. The issue is ...
sim card replacement	8/21/2009
Q: I have been running on a grandfather clause with AT&T. I originally signed a contract with CellOne ... A: You actually can't replace your SIM card because even if you found a blank CellOne SIM card, AT&T ...
transferring contacts from CDMA to SIM?	8/20/2009
Q: I am switching providers from Verizon to AT&T. I currently have the Samsung Juke and just received ... A: All you have to do is to take the Samsung Juke to an AT&T store and they will transfer the contacts ...
Cellular One phone capatability	8/20/2009
Q: My current cell phone was under a contract with Cellular One who is now AT&T. My Cell One phone died ... A: Any SIM unlocked phone will work with your SIM card. Be sure that it is a SIM unlocked, quad band ...
text messages	8/20/2009
Q: I was wondering if a court can subpoena text messages from almost three years ago when AT & T was ... A: No, they cannot. They can't even subpoena the content of text messages from a month ago. They don't ...
Transferring from virgin mobile to AT & T	8/20/2009
Q: My daughter had a virgin mobile phone and we just switched her over to AT & T. She can make calls ... A: It is definitely true. It can take a couple of days for the port to go through fully. When a port is ...
phone card options	8/19/2009
Q: I have 2 Sprint phones, and my contract is up. I like the phones, and Sprint doesn't offer a plan ... A: You don't have any options with the phones you have. The phones will only work with post-paid Sprint ...
3G SIM card	8/19/2009
Q: will a 3G SIM card work in a phone that dose not support 3G service. A: A 3G SIM card will work in any GSM phone. They are backward compatible so if the phone doesn't have ...
Blackberry 8330 curve	8/19/2009
Q: Can the Blackberry Curve 8330 for US Cellular which is a CDMA network phone, if unlocked, can it ... A: The BlackBerry Curve 8330 has only a CDMA chipset. It cannot work on the GSM network as it is not a ...
Smart Card Problem	8/19/2009
Q: I have a very similar problem as a previous post, but slightly different. The person before me ... A: The problem is the phone, not the SIM card or the battery. It is likely that the contacts on the ...
what phone brands can metro pcs activate	8/19/2009
Q: i was wanting to know just which brands of phones metro pcs will activate since while they have some ... A: They can flash a CDMA phone to MetroPCS, but if they don't sell that exact model, not all of the ...
my cell phones sim card and the sdress book	8/19/2009
Q: i broke my sim card and i am having to get a new one my question is, after i get a new sim card will ... A: By default, contacts are saved to the phone, not the SIM card. Unless you specifically saved your ...
unlocked cell phones	8/18/2009
Q: Please can you help me I am sooo confused that it makes my head hurt. I have been looking for days ... A: There are many phones from AT&T with keyboards. All the phones that are AT&T branded or quad band ...
Go Phone-Pick Your Plan	8/18/2009
Q: Iam expecting my new unlocked "Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Cellular Phone" in the mail any time from now. ... A: Go to AT&T and have them sign you up for Pick Your Plan. You always have the option of Pay as you Go ...
phone chip	8/18/2009
Q: I currently work in Mexico (country) and i have a Mexican Telcel phone. I am returning to the United ... A: If your phone is SIM unlocked, you can get prepaid service in the US from T-Mobile or AT&T and buy ...
Sim cards...	8/18/2009
Q: I have a Motorola V365. Well it is cracked at the top...everytime I open it it gets worse. I need ... A: My suggestion is that you buy another AT&T phone if AT&T is your carrier. Always buy a phone that is ...
Blackberry Desktop Crash	8/18/2009
Q: I wrote you before and your answer worked. However, my blackberry desktop just started crashing ... A: It sounds like the version of Desktop Manager and OS are not compatible and whenever you go to sync, ...
Cell Phone wavelengths	8/18/2009
Q: I have a Sprint Pantech 500 "air card" for my laptop. One of the places I spend a lot of time has a ... A: It's not legal to enhance the signal of a wireless carrier anymore than the external antenna that ...
provider services	8/18/2009
Q: I have htc diamond, and it comes with out sim card. Will i be able to activate with at&t, or i have ... A: The HTC Diamond is a Verizon phone. It is a CDMA device and will not work with a GSM provider, so ...
deleted text messages	8/17/2009
Q: I have a blackberry curve. Is there a way to get deleted text messages. US Cellular doesn't ... A: There is no way to retrieve deleted messages. Even if you had a device with a SIM card, there is ...
mY SIDEKICK 3 WON'T CHARGE	8/17/2009
Q: MY SIDEKICK 3 WON'T CHARGE. THE LIGHT COMES ON LIKE IT'S CHARGING BUT AFTER CHARGING ALL DAY IT ... A: Either the charging port on the device is broken or the charger is broken. Take the device and ...
Blackberry Curve to Wireless Router for Home Network	8/17/2009
Q: I'm wondering how I can connect my Blackberry Curve to my wireless router to set up a Home Network. ... A: With the Curve being used as your modem, you are using Sprint's network not your home network to ...
BlackBerry 8100 error	8/17/2009
Q: I got a bb 8100 at&t yesterday after making a call it becomes dead and wont start red led flashes 2 ... A: I am assuming that you bought a used BlackBerry. If that is the case, the device may be broken. ...
send music to a cell phone memory card	8/17/2009
Q: How can i take music off of my Media player and transfer the songs to a Micro SD HC Cell Phone ... A: You can't just take music from Media Player and transfer it to a Memory Card. You need to put the ...
Cell phone problem	8/16/2009
Q: I have a Moto Q. I can make calls, but during the call when I press a number to choose an option it ... A: In order to enable DTMF tones on your Q so that the phone will respond to the tones during a call, ...
W 490 Motorola Keypad not working.	8/16/2009
Q: My Motorola W490 first started having problems by automatically entering one number repeatedly. I ... A: Yes, your carrier can do this for you. When you get a new phone, take the old phone to them and have ...
phone repair	8/16/2009
Q: I dropped my razor phone, and cracked the faceplate glass, can I fix this and how. I see the ... A: I don't recommend self-repair of cell phones because you can cause irreparable damage. People sell ...
verizon phone w/ existing virgin pre-paid	8/16/2009
Q: i have an existing virgin mobile monthly pre-paid plan and my phone is lame, so my friend gave me ... A: Unfortunately, it is not possible for you to use your friend's Verizon Razr with your Virgin ...
Motorola Camera Phone	8/16/2009
Q: When I try to use the camera it says Busy, try again. I have did a master reset. Followed ur advice ... A: If you have a microSD card in the phone, take it out and see if that solves the problem. If that ...
Motorola i930	8/16/2009
Q: my problem is that my phone has a camera and flash, but no way to access/use it. My model is an ... A: You are not going to be able to make this work because the phone is flashed for the non-camera ...
password protected Blackberry 883o world Edit	8/16/2009
Q: I have just bid & won a Blackberry phone on EBay. The phone arrived fine in good shape. When I took ... A: All you have to do is type in any password 10 times in a row. It will say invalid password each time ...
Palm Treo 650 Sim Card	8/15/2009
Q: I have a Palm Treo 650 and have been using a T-Mobile Sim card for about a year. All of a sudden ... A: I'm not aware of a message that indicates that a SIM won't work with a device. What is the actual ...
Not always getting texts messages	8/15/2009
Q: I have a friend who owns a Blackberry and I own a Motorola krazr. Since I've known him there have ... A: The problem that you are experiencing has nothing to do with either of your phones. It is all about ...
unlocked LG mg800c chocolate	8/15/2009
Q: I recently ordered and unlocked this unlocked phone but the user manual is in spanish and when I put ... A: You can find the manual for this phone on-line. Just do a search for LG MG800c manual and there is ...
phone overseas	8/15/2009
Q: i want to take my phone with for travel in the states, but then i'm going to australia, i don't ... A: You can only receive or make calls abroad if you have your carrier enable international roaming. ...
Changing Volume on BB 8310	8/14/2009
Q: I need to increase volume - especially for alarm notification - have tired various alarm tone ... A: There are two types of volumes, one is the volume of the ringer and the other is the volume on phone ...
Blackberry 8900 on home network	8/14/2009
Q: I just got a new AT&T Curve 8900. I have wifi at home and at the office and want to use wifi ... A: Unfortunately, it is not possible to use WiFi at home instead of the network. You can use WiFi at ...
don't know about switching providers and getting new phone	8/14/2009
Q: I'm with T-Mobile and I've had my Samsung t209 for 2 years now. In the past few months, I'm getting ... A: If you have had your phone for 2 years and you are now getting dropped calls, it is definitely the ...
blackberry	8/14/2009
Q: I purchased a blackberry 8830 world edition unlocked. It is a Verizon phone. I have moved to Germany ... A: Unfortunately, you will not be able to use this device for browsing the internet. You have to have a ...
Unlocked GSM phones and local sim cards in Costa Rica and Panama	8/14/2009
Q: This sounds too good to be true. I've kinda read that I can buy an unlocked GSM phone and take it ... A: If the phone is a quad band GSM phone and is SIM unlocked, you can use it with a local SIM while on ...
Lg Shine SIM Card Problems	8/13/2009
Q: I love my shine, and its my only phone I have. I turn it on, and it says "insert SIM" yet it is in ... A: The phone needs to be repaired. It is the contacts that touch the SIM card that are broken. The sad ...
I can't ind my cell phone.	8/13/2009
Q: Of course my cell phone is turned off. I can't find it, I have looked all over my room and every ... A: There is no way to locate a phone that is turned off. Obviously, if it were on, you could call it, ...
Retrieving pictures from a broken cell phone	8/13/2009
Q: I have a t-mobile cell phone with a memory card that will not turn on. Is there any way to ... A: There is no way to retrieve pictures from a broken phone. If the phone is repaired, you may be able ...
iden network phones	8/13/2009
Q: If I bought a nextel phone for my boost sim card will I be able to send picture messages and go on ... A: You will not be able to use a Nextel phone with your Boost SIM card. If the Nextel phone is SIM ...
Lost voice mail	8/13/2009
Q: My ex wife has left some very bad messages on my voicemail. I have been saving all of them for ... A: Unfortunately, your wife hacked into your voice mail and made all these changes. The messages are ...
Net10 SIM with Unlocked phone	8/13/2009
Q: Regarding your earlier answer for net 10 and the EMEI pairing, if I buy an unlocked quad band ... A: I don't believe that Net10 will allow you to do this, but you can always ask them. I would recommend ...
Palm treo 650	8/13/2009
Q: I ordered a palm treo 650 from ebay that was cricket ready. Where I live it is unable to be used. ... A: I believe that what you are being told is not completely accurate. Cricket uses two bands, 850 and ...
speed dialling on motorola k1 mobile phone	8/13/2009
Q: hope you can help please, i want add a new number to my speed dial on my mobile phone, there are ... A: The number 1 is used for voice mail, so I wouldn't delete that one. If you want to use one of the ...
Samsung Sch-a670	8/13/2009
Q: got a brand new sch-a670 from ebay recently as a replacement phone.unfortunately,im having a bit ... A: If the people cannot hear you and you are positive that the device is new and unused, then just try ...
att	8/13/2009
Q: my friend is selling me an unlocked sidekick id will i be able to make calls and send SMS text ... A: You will not be able to use a Sidekick with AT&T for text messaging. Even if the device is unlocked. ...
Blackberry Desktop Crash	8/13/2009
Q: I wrote you before and your answer worked. However, my blackberry desktop just started crashing ... A: Yes, it's the same issue as before. It sounds like you have been downloading software that is not ...
phones in 2000 flashing caller name	8/13/2009
Q: writer/author here, peppering you with another question of the semi-historical kind. My novel is ... A: In 2000, the caller ID came across the phone and if you had the number in your phone book, it ...
Metro PCS messenger phone can't receive texts	8/13/2009
Q: I just ported my number today from T-Mobile to Metro PCS. I bought the metro pcs phone from metro ... A: Give it a few hours and probably by the time this gets to you, it will all be cleared up. There is ...
compatability with 2007 E350 4matic	8/12/2009
Q: new ENV3 cell from verizon doesn't show contact list on my car's bluetooth - pd $500 in 07 for ... A: What Mercedes is telling you is completely correct. The bluetooth version of your car is not ...
sim card	8/12/2009
Q: i just recently purchased a pick ur plan phone from at@t and I was wondering If it would be possible ... A: It's not possible to use a different phone with your prepaid plan from AT&T. If you buy a SIM ...
changing phone @ on sim card	8/12/2009
Q: I lost my job and my phone was paided for buy old employer.I have my on cell and want to us my old ... A: You can't use an old SIM card when the phone number has been cancelled. You can't change the number ...
mobile communication	8/12/2009
Q: i would like to know if the calls that we make, are they recorded by the operators. if so where is ... A: Calls that you make are absolutely, positively not recorded anywhere. Only the record of the call is ...
Cricket Samsung Messengar MMS not working	8/12/2009
Q: My daughters brand new cricket samsung messengar doesn't hardly ever receive MMS. She can receive ... A: It is not normal for this phone and resetting the phone does nothing in this regard. If she can't ...
lg cu515 battery?	8/11/2009
Q: I got the LG CU515 about 8 months ago, and over the last few weeks the battery life has decreased ... A: The best tip that I have to making a battery last longer is to let the battery discharge fully ...
cell phone compatibility	8/11/2009
Q: Basically, are all cell phones compatible with all cell phone carriers? Seems that every time that a ... A: All cell phones are NOT compatible with all carriers. Not by a long shot. There are GSM carriers and ...
Will Sprint treo work with boost?	8/11/2009
Q: I wanted to know if a Palm Treo 700p Smartphone for Sprint will work on the boost network? Thanks A: Unfortunately, it will not. Though Sprint now owns Boost, you can only use Boost phones on the Boost ...
Sprint Porting #'s over	8/11/2009
Q: Long Story short...I created an account with 4-lines (2 couples) 3 of the 4 lines ported over just ... A: Though today, Sprint and Nextel are the same company, they did not start out that way. Sprint bought ...
buying an unlocked GSM phone	8/11/2009
Q: DebiN. You answered some questions for me about a week ago. I've discovered that what I want in a ... A: If the phone you are buying works on HSDPA (or UMTS) on bands 1900 and 850, then it will work on ...
transfering data to a new cell phone	8/11/2009
Q: I have ordered a Verizon Wireless LG Voyager 10000 online,should be delivered in a few days. My ... A: I'm sorry to say, but you will not be able to use the Verizon phone unless you are also porting your ...
sony or nokia?	8/11/2009
Q: . i was planning to buy a phone and im looking at Nokia's 6220c and also sony ericsson's K850i.. i ... A: It is all personal preference. Both manufacturers make good phones, so you won't go wrong with ...
att vs t mobile	8/11/2009
Q: can you put an att simm card into a t-mobile phone? i was looking to buy a new phone on ebay, and my ... A: The phones on eBay that you are looking at are SIM unlocked and when they show both T-Mobile and ...
Motorola H720	8/11/2009
Q: How do I sync the Motorola H720 bluetooth with my Iphone? A: I don't believe that you can use this headset with the iPhone. To be sure, just go to Settings, ...
Cell Phone Problems	8/11/2009
Q: My Motorola w385 will not turn off using proper manual instructions, I have to take out the battery ... A: It sounds like the button to turn and and off the phone may be broken or stuck. If you don't want to ...
Moto Q	8/11/2009
Q: I have a moto q that used to be a sprint phone. It now has alltel software in it and works for ... A: Unfortunately, this problem cannot be fixed. When you flash a phone to another CDMA carrier, if they ...
BOOST MOBILE SIM CARDS	8/10/2009
Q: 1-CAN YOU USE A BOOST MOBILE SIM CARD IN AN AT&T PHONE. 2- ALSO CAN A AT&T PHONE BE CONVERTED INTO A ... A: 1. You cannot use a Boost Mobile SIM in an AT&T phone. AT&T uses GSM, Boost is iDEN. They are not ...
Previous SunCom now T-Mobile	8/10/2009
Q: I am a previous SunCom customer who is now with T-Mobile. I still have SunCom SIM cards. I don't ... A: Your current SIM is a 2G SIM which means that even when T-Mobile brings 3G into your area (if they ...
Blackberry Storm	8/10/2009
Q: I have a blackberry storm that someone had flash with metro do you anyway that I can unflash it so ... A: I am not aware of how a phone can be "unflashed". Potentially, it could be flashed back to Verizon ...
Hey	8/9/2009
Q: 1.If i get an unlocked iden blackberry curve 8350i , Will it work with my southern linc contract ... A: If SouthernLinc offers BlackBerry service, then yes. If they don't, it will only work for voice ...
at&t text messages	8/9/2009
Q: i recently got a new at&t razr, i send alot of texts everyday and reciently i wouldnt get any ... A: If you are in an area where you don't have a good enough signal for the texts to reach you, then ...
Metro PCS Texting Problem	8/9/2009
Q: Yesterday I got my Verizon phone flashed to Metro. The customer service guy said my calls and ... A: Okay, that makes perfect sense now. I appreciate the clarification. Even though Metro told you that ...
Metro PCS Texting Problem	8/9/2009
Q: Yesterday I got my Verizon phone flashed to Metro. The customer service guy said my calls and ... A: If you flashed the phone to Metro, are you using a new number with Metro? And are you using a ...
Blackberry pearl 8100	8/9/2009
Q: I swapped my sim card from an old phone to the blackberry and now i cant retrieve and send any ... A: I'm not really sure why the person who answered the question on Yahoo said that you could get a ...
lgvu	8/9/2009
Q: if i want to use my lgvu in thailand what do i need to do? my carrier is at&t. A: Contact AT&T and ask them to add discounted international roaming to your account. It will cost you ...
Cellphone charging in foreign country!	8/9/2009
Q: My question is probably going to be very different from the other questions you recieve, but if the ... A: I am very glad to help you with your question. I have attached an image that will show you the ...
Blackberry pearl 8100	8/9/2009
Q: I swapped my sim card from an old phone to the blackberry and now i cant retrieve and send any ... A: With a BlackBerry, MMS messaging isn't part of text messaging, it is part of a BlackBerry data ...
hands free in 2000	8/9/2009
Q: writer/novelist here again. Yes, you've been quite the big help for me. My story is set in 2000 as ... A: We didn't have Bluetooth in 2000. For handsfree in those days, cell phone users used corded headsets ...
Samsung Blackjack/Boost	8/9/2009
Q: If I have my ATT/blackjack unlocked can I then get boost service? Will all the features work (web, ... A: The BlackJack is a GSM device and will only work with a GSM SIM card. Your Boost SIM works on the ...
My P168c	8/9/2009
Q: I tried charging my brand new phone and now it wont come back on. Can you help me?? A: It's possible that the charger you used may have had too strong of a signal, but if you remove the ...
sciphone	8/8/2009
Q: I finally got my mms messaging to send pics out but now i cant receive them it says its to large?can ... A: There is a size limitation through your carrier on how large MMS messages can be. If the message is ...
i need help	8/8/2009
Q: I recently dropped my phone in the sink so its pretty screwed up,i saved my contacts to my sim card, ... A: You can't save all your pictures to your SIM card because the SIM doesn't have enough storage space ...
Cell phone LG CF 360	8/8/2009
Q: I recently purchased an LG CF 360 on Ebay. The carrier was listed as AT&T without a contract. When ... A: This particular phone will work with an AT&T prepaid SIM card, but not with post paid service. I is ...
White Screen on Moto Rokr z6m	8/7/2009
Q: I have a moto rokr z6m and the screen is now white and i can not make or recieve calls. I just got ... A: When your screen goes white, it means that the phone will need to be professionally repaired. This ...
camera phones	8/7/2009
Q: I can take good pictures on my mobile phone (Samsung - model SGH-U600) but do not know how to get ... A: In order to copy your pictures to your computer, you need to purchase the software that your carrier ...
Ntelos, unlocked phone	8/7/2009
Q: I was wondering if I could use an unlocked motorola moto q with my ntelos service. i currently have ... A: No, that's a good thing then. If it is the CDMA version of the Motorola Q, then if it were flashed ...
prepaid phones	8/7/2009
Q: We are looking for a prepaid plan that uses Verizon as the carrier. Verizon wants $.25 a minute ... A: Your only option is to find out in your area who the resellers of Verizon service are. If you go to ...
About to put in a ne SD card	8/7/2009
Q: I have a Tmobile G1.And I'm about to put in a new SD card.I want all my contacts,music,apps and pics ... A: A micro SD card is used to store music and pictures, if you want to store them there. You cannot ...
using an australian mobile in nz	8/7/2009
Q: i was wondering if i could use an lg kp500 from australia in new zealand on the telecom xt network? A: You can use any phone that works on the 1800 and 900 MHz bands, also if they work on 2100 MHz. Look ...
sciphone68i+	8/7/2009
Q: when i receive a text or phone call the name of the person does not show on screen.Any help greatly ... A: The next time that someone sends you a text or calls you, first delete their information out of your ...
Service	8/7/2009
Q: If i Stay In A Place That Doesnt Have Service For A Long Time Will It Affect My Sidekick?.. For ... A: Nothing will happen to your phone if you have it with you and there is no service. It will have no ...
blackberry	8/6/2009
Q: I have a blackberry 8310 that is unlocked from at&t with push to talk. I am currently with t-mobile ... A: You will not be able to use your Blackberry with Boost. Boost uses iDEN service and your BlackBerry ...
N97 With a Boost Mobile Sim	8/6/2009
Q: Please can you tell me if it is possible for me to use a boost mobile sim card with my unlocked N97 ... A: Unfortunately, it is not possible to use the N97 with your Boost SIM card. This is a GSM phone an ...
Ntelos, unlocked phone	8/6/2009
Q: I was wondering if I could use an unlocked motorola moto q with my ntelos service. i currently have ... A: You cannot use a GSM phone with CDMA service, so you will not be able ot use the Motorola Q that you ...
quadband phone	8/5/2009
Q: I have just bough a quadband touch screen mini phone KA08 off ebay my carrier is AT&T and I was ... A: If the phone is set for US display of numbers (i.e., +1 area code and number), it should display the ...
Dual Mode CDMA/GSM	8/5/2009
Q: I want to buy a dual mode CDMA + GSM phone. The one I'm look at is the D69-CD. ... A: This phone will not work with Cricket service. Please don't spend your money on this device. Only ...
Smart Limits	8/5/2009
Q: I have smart limits from at&t for use in blocking certain numbers. I am getting texts from these ... A: I would suggest checking with AT&T and letting them know that people on the blocked list are sending ...
Contract Dispute with US Cellular	8/5/2009
Q: I need some help. I recently was able to get a discount through US Cellular because of where I ... A: If US Cellular's policy is that if they associate you with a corporate discount that you are signed ...
Verizon-Degraded Reception	8/5/2009
Q: About 4 weeks ago the 3 Verizon cell phones in our house began dropping numerous calls and the ... A: What it sounds like is that Verizon may have changed the direction that the cell tower in your area ...
cellphone	8/5/2009
Q: Can a cell phone get ruined when left in a car for 8 hours? Especially in cold or hot temperatures? A: Yes. If you leave a cell phone anywhere with extreme temperatures, you can damage it permanently. If ...
sidekick 2008	8/4/2009
Q: I have a sidekick 2008 from tmobile. My plan is prepaid sidekick plan and as far as I knw, I can ... A: Unfortunately, there is no way to retrieve anything that has been deleted. Once you delete the ...
voice mail	8/4/2009
Q: I have a verizon phone and don't know how to set up my voice mail box. It doesnt tell you how to do ... A: When you receive a voice mail, you will see a notification on your phone. You just go to Voice Mail ...
iPhone MMS offered now?	8/4/2009
Q: Why after 3 years, the iPhone finally gets MMS. It doesn't make any sense, with a phone with all ... A: You are correct that a lot of people like to send pictures and videos to friends, however, if you ...
iPhone MMS offered now?	8/3/2009
Q: Why after 3 years, the iPhone finally gets MMS. It doesn't make any sense, with a phone with all ... A: MMS was evidently not a major requirement of the iPhone and Apple made the decision not to include ...
AT&T offers data option for Blackberrys?	8/2/2009
Q: I'm on Verizon's Blackberry data plan(unlimited) Storm 9530. I'm happy with my Storm. My question is ... A: AT&T does not give subscribers an option to have the BlackBerry data plan. If you buy a BlackBerry ...
RAZR, motorola	8/2/2009
Q: I have just bought a new,(00:00 time), Motorola RAZR V3m phone. Actually, two of them. I have one of ... A: The person answering your question is me. There aren't others who would be commenting on my answers. ...
Using Unlocked Blackberries without plan?	8/2/2009
Q: So, I've been trying to get a new phone recently and I really want a blackberry Curve, when i found ... A: If you had a phone that was "flashed" to Verizon, you could use it, but in all honesty, I strongly ...
Headset icon appears on the screen	8/2/2009
Q: It has been two years since I bought this w610i phone. Its an amazing phone, but since the past ... A: In all truth and honesty, cell phones have a life and it sounds like yours is getting to the end of ...
Nokia 3230-white screen death	8/2/2009
Q: I have the very first version of Nokia 3230 that was released years ago. Since last year, its been ... A: Unfortunately, firmware will not correct your problem. The device has a hardware issue, i.e., the ...
RAZR, motorola	8/2/2009
Q: I have just bought a new,(00:00 time), Motorola RAZR V3m phone. Actually, two of them. I have one of ... A: You have to have the vibrate turned on your phone in order to choose Vibrate only or Vibrate and ...
Using Unlocked Blackberries without plan?	8/1/2009
Q: So, I've been trying to get a new phone recently and I really want a blackberry Curve, when i found ... A: With Verizon as your carrier, you can only use their BlackBerrys that they activate for you with a ...
Pay As You Go SIM	8/1/2009
Q: I live in the UK, but regularly visit family in Cincinnati. It is very expensive for me to use my UK ... A: If you want to communicate with your family who have AT&T service, then buy a prepaid SIM card from ...
G1 help.	8/1/2009
Q: I have the G1 for tmobile and I was wondering if there's any way to put flash on my phone? Or do u ... A: You won't be able to do this with your phone. You can only watch videos that are compatible with ...
motorola phone showing no service.	7/31/2009
Q: my battery died. after charging i turned the phone on. phone is showing no service. is there ... A: If the phone is showing no service, then there is something else wrong with it, like the radio ...
my metro voice mail	7/31/2009
Q: hi Debin i got a phone from my mom its under her name but i am paying the bill she passed it on to ... A: Because your phone is in your mom's name, you are not authorized to have the password reset. The one ...
Cell repeater	7/31/2009
Q: I have purchased a Cell Repeater. I understand this is not a given, but I think it is worth a try ... A: The dos and don'ts are that if you put up a repeater and your carrier finds out about it, they can ...
Flash themes	7/31/2009
Q: the problem is that flash themes does not work on my phone.i hav even reinstalled the phone software ... A: Not all themes are compatible with all phones and carriers. This particular theme is evidently not ...
net10 sim	7/31/2009
Q: i put my net 10 sim in my unlocked nokia phone and it worked but i could call out but not receive ... A: You were still charged for the minutes you used when you put your Net10 SIM into the unlocked phone. ...
MetroPCS Blackberry	7/31/2009
Q: I am looking to get a blackberry for my Metro PCS account but dont want to pay the $400 MetroPCS is ... A: If there is any way that you can get a BlackBerry that is branded by MetroPCS on line versus one ...
i68+ AT&T	7/31/2009
Q: hey debin looks like your the best dude on here so i need to set up my GPRS and my mms on my ... A: You have to set up a new profile in order to get the WAP settings set on this device. You won't be ...
downloading pictures from ATT phone	7/30/2009
Q: I just read your reply to another person wanting to know about downloading pictures from an ATT ... A: You can use Motorola Phone Tools with any AT&T Motorola phone to download your pictures to your ...
Cell Phones	7/30/2009
Q: ..I have a few questions. When you buy a prepaid sim card online, does it come with a phone number? ... A: All prepaid SIM cards come with a phone number associated with them. If they don't, they are bogus. ...
camera phones	7/30/2009
Q: I can take good pictures on my mobile phone (Samsung - model SGH-U600) but do not know how to get ... A: It's not a basic question at all. Cell phone cameras were not really intended to be used to print ...
tmobile voice mail message in other country	7/30/2009
Q: I will be visiting Jamaaica, and will take my Tmobile phone with me, I wanted to know If I am on ... A: If you have an unlocked T-Mobile phone and you are planning on getting a local Jamaica phone number ...
I68 Iclone	7/30/2009
Q: My wife just bought the new I clone and it will not read her sim card she has a tone of ring tones ... A: Your wife will not be able to get the ringtones onto the new device. They are not compatible and the ...
cell phone cameras in 2000	7/30/2009
Q: Writer/author here. Debi, you helped me tremendously recently so I'm backed with another cell ph ... A: Nice to hear from you again, as always, Lydia. In the year 2000, cell phones did not have cameras, ...
sciphone i68	7/30/2009
Q: Everytime i get a picture message that 128k or more this thing pops up and says "a too large message ... A: Your device has a limitation of 128K for a picture message. It doesn't matter how much space you ...
My HTC 8525 won't get any service.	7/29/2009
Q: When I turn on the phone on I have to leave the phone on for about a whole day without the phone ... A: I'm not sure how old your phone is, or if you are using the phone with a carrier other than AT&T ...
Picture Message Moto Q9M	7/29/2009
Q: I just got a Motorola Q9M and I was wondering if there is any way to get it to allow picture ... A: If the phone has always been Alltel, then you can easily get MMS messages. All you have to do is ...
cell charges on a cruise	7/29/2009
Q: We recently cruised to Alaska (princess) and returned to a At&t phone bill charging $14.99 per min. ... A: If you use your phone on a cruise line that does not have a roaming agreement with your carrier, the ...
motorola m385	7/29/2009
Q: Can you tell me the name and brand of the bluetooth chip in my Motorola M385? i would like to use ... A: You would need to get that from Motorola. I would venture to guess that this is not possible, but ...
Bluetooth	7/29/2009
Q: Can I answer my cell phone normally when Bluetooth is on? And, if I do answer my phone normally, ... A: If the bluetooth is on, then no. The better way to do this is to not have the bluetooth on and then ...
Cell Phone Sim Card compatability	7/28/2009
Q: I have a Nokia 6085 phone which is chewing up batteries in less than 1 day. I have other Nokia 6085 ... A: Yes, you can use the phone you saw on Amazon. As long as it is branded AT&T and is not a prepaid ...
data transfer between carriers	7/28/2009
Q: I currently have a nextel blackberry curve that has all my contacts on its sim card. I just bought ... A: It is very easy to do what you are wanting to do. Take your BlackBerry with the SIM in it into an ...
Wi-fi on Cell phones	7/28/2009
Q: I am looking to get a new phone (I use Tmobile) and was wondering what the alternative is to Wi-fi?? ... A: The only time that WiFi comes into play is with data. You don't need an alternative, you just need ...
gsm sim card in iden phone	7/28/2009
Q: I don't mean this question to be redundant, but here goes. I have a cellular line with ATT and an ... A: SIM cards are always the same size - there is only one size SIM card, however your Nextel SIM works ...
AT&T NBI	7/28/2009
Q: I have a now_personal_liability account with NBI. I also have a family account with 3 lines and with ... A: I can assure you that the level of service that you receive has absolutely, positively nothing to do ...
metro phone	7/27/2009
Q: I'm trying to switch over an 2007 model Nokia 6235i that we had around the house from a previous ... A: MetroPCS uses CDMA technology, T-Mobile is GSM. These are not compatible. So that means that you ...
calendar	7/27/2009
Q: On the home screen of my blackberry I was able to view appointments on the calendar- I did the ... A: What model of Blackberry do you have and who is your carrier and what update did you do? When you ...
w376g pics to home computer	7/27/2009
Q: can you send pictures captured directly to your e-mail address@ your home computer so as to ... A: If you have MMS enabled and can send to an email address from your phone, then yes. But I believe ...
Sciphone i68	7/27/2009
Q: My aunt gave me a sciphone i68. Anyway, I'm really having a hard time with SMS function. Whenever I ... A: In order for your phone to associate the person who is texting you and your phone book, the two ...
Ringtones	7/27/2009
Q: I have a Sony Ericsson K800i and I was wondering if it is possible to set a ringtone for when people ... A: You are referring to "Answer Tones" versus Ringtones. An answer tone is something that people hear ...
gprs not subsribed	7/26/2009
Q: i have followed all of the instuctions on this site on the other page for the same subject but my ... A: If you followed the instructions that I provided for AT&T or T-Mobile (you have to have one of these ...
Motorola V3r	7/26/2009
Q: I have a motorola v3r from T-Mobile. I sent it to get unlocked.They unlocked my phone but now the ... A: If the speakerphone worked before you had it unlocked and now it doesn't work, then they did ...
boost	7/26/2009
Q: What nextel phone will work with boost mobile sim cards A: There aren't any Nextel phones that will work with Boost SIM cards. Only an unlocked Nextel phone ...
Wireless Air Card	7/26/2009
Q: I'm in the process of getting a wireless card and I want to know which cellular company is the ... A: Personally, I think that the BlackBerry Storm would be your best bet right now. The Storm has a ...
dont understand	7/26/2009
Q: I have a nextel i776 boost, and when I go to myboostmobile account and go under account activity it ... A: It's not about your phone, it's about your service. You most likely do not have detailed billing so ...
Outlook and Verizon/ATT cell phones	7/26/2009
Q: I've lost my PDA... Would love all the features, but will settle for notes and synching with my ... A: AT&T and Verizon will not sell you a PDA without a PDA plan. If you can get AT&T to sell you a PDA ...
Receiving calls from Canada	7/26/2009
Q: I use alltel, will receiving calls from Canada show up on my bill in any way? A: When you have a cell phone (from any carrier), it makes no difference who calls you. People can call ...
Motorola V3r	7/26/2009
Q: I have an LG VX8500 Chocolate it's from Verizon Wireless...and I want to change it to Telcel(Mexican ... A: When they "unlocked" the phone (flashed it is what they actually did), they evidently didn't use the ...
sciphone	7/26/2009
Q: how do i use the internet on my phone it said the gprs not set up my provider is at&t help me ... A: If you don't already have a voice and PDA plan on your account or your account is prepaid, you will ...
troubleshooting mms	7/26/2009
Q: Okay well I have a motorola sidekick slide and its prepaid. Anyways, I have tried many times to send ... A: If you bought your Sidekick somewhere else, then your problem sounds to me that your prepaid plan ...
cell phone/computer	7/26/2009
Q: i work in an office where i cannot be on my cell phone. is there a way where i can get my text ... A: If you want voice mails sent to your email, you can sign up for a service such as PhoneTag. When you ...
SCIPHONE i68+	7/26/2009
Q: My Internet does not work it say GPRS not Subscribe. can you help me. ANSWER: The settings are ... A: Unfortunately, you will not be able to use the SciPhone with the services that you have set up right ...
SCIPHONE i68+	7/26/2009
Q: My Internet does not work it say GPRS not Subscribe. can you help me. ANSWER: The settings are ... A: AT&T: Main Menu * Entertainment * Services * Data Account * GPRS - Find one free account (like ...
Outlook and Verizon/ATT cell phones	7/25/2009
Q: I've lost my PDA... Would love all the features, but will settle for notes and synching with my ... A: I have no idea what the AT&T person was referring to because there is no $10-$15 data plan that you ...
troubleshooting mms	7/25/2009
Q: Okay well I have a motorola sidekick slide and its prepaid. Anyways, I have tried many times to send ... A: Take the device into a T-Mobile store and have them help you. It is their responsibilty to do this ...
Network problem	7/25/2009
Q: including inserting a different sim card and still says no network please help A: Who is your wireless carrier? This device is a tri-band phone and it is most likely that your ...
3G Sim Card in 8700 blackbery	7/24/2009
Q: Can a T-Mobile (unlocked) 8700 Blackberry use a ATT 3G sim card ? When I put in sim it says invalid ... A: It sounds as though the T-Mobile BlackBerry is not SIM unlocked. If it shows Invalid SIM, it means ...
sim card registration/motorola/cingular	7/24/2009
Q: how do i register my sim card that i got from a friend with the motorolac130 what do i do A: You can't register a SIM card. If your friend didn't remove her SIM card from the device they gave ...
Sim card set up	7/24/2009
Q: I would like to know how to set up my deleted text messages to go to my SIM card? Or how do I know ... A: In the web site they say the following - below this, I will explain what the limitations are and why ...
Verizon to Verizon texting	7/24/2009
Q: I have Verizon, if somebody from Verizon sends me a text message, do I still have to pay the 15 cent ... A: Here are the facts, so you don't have to worry about conflicting information. If you have a text ...
SPRIT PHONE ON BOOST NETWORK	7/24/2009
Q: I HAVE A SPRINT INSTINCT PHONE WHICH I WOULD LIKE TO WORK ON MY BOOST MOBILE NETWORK. i CALLED THEM ... A: They are correct. It will not work. Sprint uses the CDMA network, Boost is iDEN. They are 100% ...
Blackberry storm use in the UK	7/24/2009
Q: I have a Blackberry Storm and my carrier is verizon. I'm about to leave for Europe, visiting the ... A: When someone calls you, the way that they dial you is always the same regardless of where you are ...
T-Mobile in Australia - new question	7/24/2009
Q: I want to buy either a T-Mobile G1 or a MyTouch, unlock it and then use it in Australia with either ... A: UMTS is high speed. It is also referred to as 3G. It's actually the data portion of the highspeed ...
i68	7/23/2009
Q: hell again the settings im looking for is mms for uk orange thanks A: That specific setting is: Internet Settings APN orangewap USER orange ...
mms on i68	7/23/2009
Q: hello ther ive read the same question above i bought a i68 phone and cant send or recieve mms ... A: It's not generic information, it's specific to your carrier. You can use the information that I have ...
tracer	7/23/2009
Q: Is there a real way to trace cell phones with actual owner data, etc. I paid for an online service ... A: No, it is not legal to do this and that's why there isn't a way to do it. Any service that tells you ...
tmobile- blackberry curve	7/23/2009
Q: Hey Debin, I have a question about my phone, I wanted to know to lock my applications. What i mean ... A: You cannot put a lock onto specific applications. You can lock the device, but that is it. One ...
transfering data from old sim card to new one	7/23/2009
Q: i had service through nextel and i changed over to boost mobile, i want to transfer my data from my ... A: Your Boost device is not compatible with your Nextel SIM card, unfortunately. Even though Nextel and ...
Down Loading Music OnMy Cell Phone	7/23/2009
Q: My husband & I just got new cell phones. We both got the LG VX9200 Envy 3(Blue & Maroon). We want ... A: The only way that you can download music onto a Verizon device is with Verizon software that you get ...
Motorola W370	7/23/2009
Q: Live in Canada. Travel to UK and USA. Thinking about buying a used Motorola W370. If I buy an ... A: If you buy any SIM unlocked phone and want to use the device with a local phone number in the UK and ...
unlock Samsung alias u 740	7/22/2009
Q: I have a Samsung Alias u740 with verizon wireless and i will upgrade my phone soon but, I want to ... A: The Samsung Alias will not work for you because it is not a GSM phone. It is a CDMA phone and does ...
plans or sim card prepaid Usa for Blackberry Storm	7/22/2009
Q: I Have BB Storm 9500 unlocked (IN Italy all Storm is unlocked) I look a prepaid Plans for Blackberry ... A: No one in the US will be able to provide you with a prepaid SIM card that will allow you to use your ...
4g	7/22/2009
Q: Is the new 4G sprint promoting only going to affect its internet speeds? How will it compare to ... A: The internet speeds will increase in areas where Sprint puts the appropriate bandwidth. The ...
Sim card set up	7/21/2009
Q: I would like to know how to set up my deleted text messages to go to my SIM card? Or how do I know ... A: You cannot set up deleted text messages to go anywhere. When you delete a text message, it is gone ...
Blackberry storm use in the UK	7/21/2009
Q: I have a Blackberry Storm and my carrier is verizon. I'm about to leave for Europe, visiting the ... A: YES! You must contact Verizon and have them enable international roaming for you before you leave. ...
Is an unlocked GSM cell phone for me?	7/21/2009
Q: I have used a Palm Treo with Verizon for more than two years and recently discovered that my wife ... A: Unfortunately, there really aren't prepaid or occasional plans that will do what you need as it ...
Peek Mobile	7/21/2009
Q: I'm a teen in california, and currently living in foster care as of last october. My foster parent ... A: I have limited knowledge about Peek, but looked into this a bit and think that it is probably a good ...
Wap & Gprs settings	7/21/2009
Q: I am in uk and recently bought a sciphone i68+ on ebay.I am on the tesco network in the uk and I ... A: Here are the settings: For Internet APN prepay.tesco-mobile.com USER tescowap ...
Unlocked Lg Chocolate KG800 Tmobile help!	7/21/2009
Q: I got this Unlocked LG chocolate kg800 for Tmobile, and I can't send or receive picture messages, or ... A: The settings for T-Mobile are: APN wap.voicestream.com USER PASSWORD ...
about my china phone	7/20/2009
Q: i have a Jincen jc608s and with AT&T. Where can i get the settings to make the GPRS work? i get a ... A: I am not familiar with this device, but what you need to do is to program the WAP settings and MMS ...
T-Mobile in Australia - new question	7/20/2009
Q: I want to buy either a T-Mobile G1 or a MyTouch, unlock it and then use it in Australia with either ... A: My response related to not being able to use a Sidekick in Australia. The Sidekick requires a ...
T-mobile Sidekick Slide Browser Help!!	7/20/2009
Q: I got the Sidekick Slide about a month ago, this whole time everything's going fine, I like it. MMS, ... A: If T-Mobile is your carrier and you cannot use the browser on this device, then it means that you do ...
About push to talk in mobile	7/20/2009
Q: Sir , My phone model is nokia 3110c. In my phone one option is push to talk. Where and how it is ... A: Push-to-Talk is a feature that your carrier must support and your phone must support. It is a way to ...
Sciphone - GPRS Not Subscribed!	7/20/2009
Q: Hey, I just bought a Sciphone but every time I try and connect to the internet through their browser ... A: Here are the settings for AT&T for your device. As an FYI, the reason that your BlackJack worked was ...
Cant Decide on a Phone	7/20/2009
Q: I have looked all over the internet to try and find which phone i would like better. The decision is ... A: The Omnia will not work on AT&T's 3G network. It will work on their network, of course, but not at ...
slow email	7/20/2009
Q: I have a palm treo 755 with sprint. my phone works fine except for my email. about a month ago my ... A: Without question, you need to do a reset on your device. Ther isn't a button marked "reset", you ...
Can't find memory card slot on phone!	7/19/2009
Q: I need help. I got a new phone yesturday and I can't find the memory card slot. I've read the guide ... A: The Quick Start Guide has a picture description that will show you where the micro SD card goes into ...
ATT cell - no signal	7/19/2009
Q: hopefully, you can provide some guidance on a little problem that I have. I currently carry 2 ... A: I'm glad that I could help. You can't forward the phone from another number, it has to be forwarded ...
cdma cell phones	7/19/2009
Q: Can i use any cdma service providers cell phones with us cellular service or does it strictly have ... A: The Motorola SLVR is not compatible with US Cellular Service. It is a GSM phone and as you know, US ...
Is an unlocked GSM cell phone for me?	7/19/2009
Q: I have used a Palm Treo with Verizon for more than two years and recently discovered that my wife ... A: What carrier were you planning on using service with for this unlocked GSM phone that you are ...
Music samsung j706	7/18/2009
Q: i was wondering if there is any way i can download music to my phones sd card through the usb cabel ... A: You can't download music to your SD card and simply plug in the USB cable to your computer to ...
motorola 376g cell phone	7/18/2009
Q: Have a motorola w375g tracfone will not work with 2007 lexus hands free computer, dealer checked ... A: If the Lexus dealer told you that this device won't properly synch, then there is nothing you can do ...
inactive phone - use in Europe?	7/18/2009
Q: I recently purchased a new phone, but my old phone - a Samsung SGH-A707 - is in good condition. ... A: AT&T will not provide you with the unlock code for your old phone since you are associated with the ...
Nokia 6133 from T-Mobile to Tracfone	7/18/2009
Q: Debi, With the unlock codes provided by T-Mobile, am I able to put a tracfone sim card in my Nokia ... A: If your T-Mobile 6133 is SIM unlocked,and your Tracfone service uses a SIM card (is GSM), you can ...
sim card compatibility	7/17/2009
Q: Can you use a shadow t-mobile phone sim card in a AT&T Shine phone? A: Only if the AT&T phone is SIM unlocked, will your T-Mobile SIM card work in the device. It doesn't ...
Mystery about a dropped call which didn't drop on one end of the call.	7/17/2009
Q: Last night I intiated a call from my Blackberry Storm phone on the Verizon network to a friend who ... A: Your friend thought that he was disconnected from the call with you, but he wasn't. That's why you ...
AT&T blackjack	7/17/2009
Q: Is there a way to save all your text messages from this phone and transfer them on to a new ... A: When she gets her new phone from AT&T, have her ask the store to transfer her messages from her old ...
Blackberry addresses	7/17/2009
Q: I have been using blackberry devices for 4 years now. Currently I have a 9000 bold model. I have a ... A: Your address book entries should never disappear. If they do, is it possible that you are deleting ...
eavesdrop/monitor phone calls	7/17/2009
Q: Author here, you kindly helped me few days ago when I wrote with questions about Cloning Cell ... A: It's nice to hear from you again! So, as you may know, in 2009, no one has analog service anymore ...
ATT cell - no signal	7/16/2009
Q: hopefully, you can provide some guidance on a little problem that I have. I currently carry 2 ... A: The problem is that early termination fees cannot be waived. The reason that the carrier's charge ...
blackberry problem	7/16/2009
Q: when i try to log on to my e mails a message comes up a problem occureed trying to render ur page ... A: With a BlackBerry, you won't be able to get your emails by logging onto a site and reading them. You ...
flash to metropcs	7/16/2009
Q: I recently bought a unlocked sprint blackberry 8330 from ebay that needs to be flashed to the ... A: Take the BlackBerry to MetroPCS. If it can be flashed, they will flash it for you. If it is flashed ...
sciphone i68	7/16/2009
Q: I have put in both sims cards (Net 10) and main screen says insert sim2 and emergency. It shows ... A: If your SIM card is active, it should be put into the second slot only (you cannot use this device ...
blackberry connection to pc	7/16/2009
Q: please can you help? I have a blackberry 8320. it used to connect to my pc but i have changed some ... A: All you need to do is to re-download Desktop Manager software for your phone and carrier to your PC. ...
Unlocked Blackberry Storm	7/16/2009
Q: Will my unlocked Blackberry Storm from Verizon wireless work with Cricket wireless service? A: No because Cricket doesn't sell or support BlackBerrys and cannot and will not activate this device ...
i68 phone	7/16/2009
Q: I don't know if you will be able to help me. I am in australia and am with tpg who use the optus ... A: You are correct that you have to put in the full address (3 digits in each field, so 88 becomes ...
transfer voicemails	7/16/2009
Q: Can I transfer my "special" voicemails from my old cell phone (Sanyo Katana) to another cell phone ... A: If you move your service to a new carrier, your voice mail messages will be lost and there is no way ...
CELL PHONE	7/16/2009
Q: I WON'T TO KNOW IF I GOT THE LG LOTUS LX600 THE CARRIER IS SPRINT .BUT I WON'T TO USE IT ON VERIZON ... A: I assume you mean that you "want" to use the Lotus LX600 with Sprint. The answer is no. Verizon ...
Speaker and volume goes on and off	7/16/2009
Q: i have a Blackberry 8300 and the problem with my phone is that it goes on and off while am in a ... A: Does the same thing happen when you use a headset with this phone? Does it happen while you are ...
Password for sciphone	7/16/2009
Q: Do you know the password for the sciphone? When i try to delete all the contacts from one of the sim ... A: there is no default password for this phone phone model. When it asks for a password to delete all ...
no internet or email w/ treo 680	7/15/2009
Q: I cannot get connected to the internet or receive email with this phone. Can you please help me?? ... A: You have to get the WAP and MMS settings for CellOne (since you are still on their plan) and code ...
Downloading message - Motorola Razor v3	7/15/2009
Q: I have trouble downloading certain messages on my Razor v3 - I think they're pictures, and they're ... A: It's not about who sent the message, it's about the size of the mesage. The messages that you are ...
i776w	7/15/2009
Q: I purchased an i776w boost phone with the understanding it was unlocked, it is not:( I have opened ... A: I am very sorry that Nextel told you incorrect information - i.e., that a local service center ...
lg shine ke970	7/15/2009
Q: i just purchased this item unlocked new in box on ebay for my at&t account. i am trying to change ... A: If the device freezes when you do something like trying to change the wallpaper, then there is ...
cell phone purchase	7/15/2009
Q: My teen has ruined his phone - but we are not eligible to get a discounted AT&T phone until November ... A: Your best and smartest bet would be to purchase a refurbished phone from AT&T. You can look on line ...
samsung A837 phone freeze	7/15/2009
Q: i purchased the unlock code but when i put in new sim card it says phone freeze, i have old at&t ... A: The unlock code goes with your phone. It doesn't matter what SIM card you put into it, once the ...
PrePaid PDA Service	7/15/2009
Q: After (literally) 8 conversations with Sprint/Boost reps, and every other carrier in my area, each ... A: 1. A prepaid GSM SIM card will work in ANY unlocked GSM device, whether PDA or not. If the PDA is ...
iPhone apps	7/15/2009
Q: When I'm listening to podcasts on my iPhone i would like to increase the volume higher than the ... A: There is not currently an application that will allow you to increase the volume any further than ...
LG suddenly gets no reception after a month of good signal	7/14/2009
Q: Our carrier is US Cellular and we live in a rural area and don't get great reception, but it was ... A: If it happened after a month, then it is possible that the phone is defective. I would recommend ...
Cricket and a new phone	7/14/2009
Q: I really need to know what phones can be flashed to my cricket account, I been looking at the CECT ... A: I can make it very simple for you. No GSM phone will work with Cricket, period. Do not buy any CECT ...
the phone is defective	7/13/2009
Q: I purchased a Motorola Z6m for $300.00 plus dollars and within 6 months, I have had to purchase a ... A: I HIGHLY recommend that you contact Customer Relations at MetroPCS and tell them what has been going ...
cell phones	7/13/2009
Q: I have had my share of incredible frustrations with cell phones & plans & providers so when I heard ... A: Here is the info about Zer01: How does $69.95 per month for unlimited voice and data sound—without a ...
Text Message detailed billing	7/13/2009
Q: I have Alltel, but I am on my boyfriends account. Is he able to see the phone numbers to the people ... A: On his bill, even with detailed billing, he cannot see the numbers who text you. However, if he ...
my blackberry pearl	7/13/2009
Q: i want to know can i connect my t-mobile blackberry pearl to metropcs is this possible A: Unfortunately, you cannot use your T-Mobile BlackBerry Pearl on the MetroPCS network. Your ...
QUALITY OF CAR CHARGER AND EAR PIECE BOUGHT AT @ 2.99 FROM THE WEB VS $ 9.99 BOUGHT AT THE STORE	7/13/2009
Q: I am looking for 300 car chargers/ear piece for Motorola V365. Please advice if $ 2.99 item ... A: If the car charger is Motorola branded, it is the right one to use. If it is not, then I wouldn't ...
clone of cell phone	7/13/2009
Q: Hope you can help an author. My novel has a character, Jane, who has cell phone (no specific ... A: I am happy to help you. Here is some information that I can interpret for you in order to help you ...
Sim Card transfer	7/13/2009
Q: I dropped my phone in the Ohio River! What a pain! Can I take the att sim card from my daughter's ... A: No programming necessary. All you need to do is go into an AT&T store, tell them that you lost your ...
lg kp500	7/13/2009
Q: im thinking about gettin the lg kp500 at hk to use in the us but i read earlier saying the new ... A: What makes your cellular phone number work outside of the US is whether or not you have ...
broken screen	7/13/2009
Q: my LG shine will turn on and the screen will turnon and come up with the KE970 screen then seems to ... A: Most likely not. Try taking out the battery and putting it back in and if that doesn't solve the ...
blackberry pearl address book.	7/13/2009
Q: i have had my blackberry pearl, 8150 i believe, fof several months now and it seems like it has ... A: It sounds like you have a bug in your firmware. I have heard of this problem with the firmware on ...
tmobile blackberry	7/12/2009
Q: I was reading the following: <<<<All the BlackBerrys ending in 30 (i.e., 8330) are CDMA and both ... A: An 8330 won't work with T-Mobile. It's a CDMA device. You should get a T-Mobile branded BlackBerry ...
sprint nextel boost	7/12/2009
Q: .. I am a sprint agent about to open my own store in a few weeks. I know allot about sprint phones ... A: Coverage is the main thing. There isn't anywhere near as much coverage with iDEN as with CDMA. If in ...
pay as you go sim card	7/11/2009
Q: I recently moved to the US from New Zealand where I used a Vodafone prepaid sim card in my ... A: Since your V3 is a quad band SIM unlocked phone, it will work with any prepaid (or post-paid) SIM in ...
downloading photos off AT&T phone?	7/11/2009
Q: I was told that I could download the photos from the phone without sending them (paying per message) ... A: If it helps to know, your SIM card has nothing to do with what you are wanting to do. I believe what ...
want to use a sim card phone on us cellular service	7/11/2009
Q: US Cellular does not have any phones that i like and they say that they cannot activate sim card ... A: US Cellular has a CDMA network. CDMA technology does not use SIM card. SIM Cards are used only with ...
Chinese phone dual sim card/no at&t service	7/10/2009
Q: I am writing on behalf of my poor daughter who decided to spend her $50 vacation shopping money on a ... A: I am not able to find the specifications for this phone anywhere and I have been looking for quite ...
Chinese phone dual sim card/no at&t service	7/10/2009
Q: I am writing on behalf of my poor daughter who decided to spend her $50 vacation shopping money on a ... A: I was not able to find any information on a phone called M. Ren. Is it possible that it called ...
overseas calls	7/10/2009
Q: my son will be coming from England next month to attend Ole Miss university. I was wondering if you ... A: For something inexpensive, you could get him service from Cricket or MetroPCS. They have inexpensive ...
Blackberry Curve 8320	7/10/2009
Q: Ok I have a unlocked blackberry curve 8320 I am paying for my data plan however my service ... A: Actually, the T-Mobile people don't realize that AT&T also sells an 8320. They have an 8300, 8310 ...
prepay?	7/10/2009
Q: i have an existing prepay account with verizon... im looking for a new phone. i was wondering if i ... A: Unfortunately not, I'm afraid. You have to buy a prepaid phone from Verizon directly and they don't ...
Iphone 2g	7/9/2009
Q: Will my 3g sim card work in a 2g unlocked iphone? will i have to pay for data if i dont use it? I ... A: A 3G SIM card will work in an unlocked 2G iPhone. 3G SIM cards are backwards compatible and will ...
blackberry storm dual sim	7/9/2009
Q: how does the dual sim adapter work and can it be used with veriazon and at&t at the same time A: There is no dual SIM adapter in a BlackBerry Storm. The Storm works on both the GSM and CDMA ...
sidekick III in other countries than USA	7/9/2009
Q: hey there, i've been a fan of sidekick for a while now, but i was wondering....i saw your answer to ... A: You will not be able to send text messages or access the internet. It will basically be a phone. You ...
Blackberry Curve 8320	7/9/2009
Q: Ok I have a unlocked blackberry curve 8320 I am paying for my data plan however my service ... A: Every time you change to a new BlackBerry, the device has to be activated on the server. They don't ...
my bill	7/9/2009
Q: I just received my T mobile bill and it has a lot of roaming calls to Jamaica. (almost 1200.00). I ... A: Though it's extremely rare, it sounds like your SIM card may have been cloned. Whomever cloned your ...
overseas calls	7/8/2009
Q: my son will be coming from England next month to attend Ole Miss university. I was wondering if you ... A: Using his mobile phone will be expensive. If he uses his current device and phone number, calls will ...
Lost address book during software update.	7/8/2009
Q: I have a Blackberry Pearl and received an text yesterday from my wireless service (ATT) that i ... A: You shouldn't have lost any of your information by doing an upgrade. In the instructions, did it ...
LG G4011 phone	7/8/2009
Q: I was reading your previous answer regarding the LG G4011 phone. I have Cingular plan and have been ... A: Your GoPhone is SIM locked to an AT&T GoPhone (prepaid) SIM card and your current SIM is a post-paid ...
iphone	7/8/2009
Q: I recently bought an iphone however when it recieves a text which usually has the country code of ... A: In order for the phone to identify the caller's name (as you have it in your contacts), the phone ...
samsung sch-R430 cell phone	7/8/2009
Q: I am not able to activate my Speakerphone mode on this unit please help A: It is possible that the speaker is not working, especially if you bought this phone used. You can ...
Sony w580i	7/8/2009
Q: Carrier is At&t, phone is a sony w580i. We are unable to send and receive mms. I have gone to the ... A: Whether or not you bought the phone from them really doesn't matter. If the WAP and MMS settings for ...
Finding Owner of Cell Phone	7/7/2009
Q: Someone left their phone in our law office. The battery is dead. I have the SIM number and the IMEI ... A: You won't be able to, but the carrier can. Contact the carrier and tell them that you found this ...
Cell Phone	7/7/2009
Q: I have been without my cell phone for 4 days because I got it wet over the weekend. Went to Verizon ... A: If Verizon won't fix it because of water damage, there's not a lot of hope for it because typically ...
bluetooth headset	7/7/2009
Q: as you can see i know nothing about them (probably because im only thirteen)i want to use them with ... A: Yes, it is possible to use the bluetooth headset that your mom gave you. Is it a Motorola headset? ...
verizon	7/7/2009
Q: .I have a Verizon LG Voyager..is it possible to use my cell phone as a modem to utilize the internet ... A: It is not possible to use your Verizon phone as a modem. It's not even about a password for ...
Flashed Blackberry Curve for MetroPCS	7/7/2009
Q: I just read your answer about flashing a blackberry to cricket and your explanation says that some ... A: You can't use a BlackBerry with a carrier that doesn't sell BlackBerrys. If the carrier sells ...
sciphone	7/7/2009
Q: I just got this phone and I have a Razr thats pre-paid at AT&T. I have the old blue sim card and I ... A: You will not be able to use this device with a prepaid Blue SIM card because there is no way to code ...
a few MORE questions regarding your reply to my 1st question	7/7/2009
Q: I'm using a friends email because I am totally"lost"on anything remotely involving digital ... A: I'm not sure what you are confused about. If you want to send me another question, I am happy to ...
unlocking non-sim GSM phone	7/6/2009
Q: I just read that the LG GD910 watchphone (which is GSM) will be sim-free somehow when it goes on ... A: You will not be able to use any GSM phone that doesn't work with a SIM card no matter what. AT&T ...
Right Phone for me	7/6/2009
Q: hope you can help suggest a good phone for me.....current on the sprint network, and have a Samsung® ... A: Sprint has a lot of new phones that would probably be great for you. My best advice is to go to a ...
sim card compatability	7/6/2009
Q: I have a boost i776 phone pre-paid boost phone. I want to know if I can use that sim card for the ... A: Your Boost prepaid SIM card will not work in a BlackBerry 7510. Your SIM will only work in another ...
iPhone Excessive data usage	7/6/2009
Q: I have a question about the iPhones excessive data usage. I'm on a family share plan with 5 lines ... A: Part of the terms and conditions of your contract with AT&T (which is similar to those of other ...
flashed blackberry	7/6/2009
Q: i read the article on why the video text and web wont work when flashed to cricket however i can use ... A: If the web is working, it is because you were able to get your BlackBerry onto the Cricket ...
internet connection on my cell phone	7/5/2009
Q: i, like most people, bought an iphone off ebay from china. i followed your instructions about the ... A: If all the settings for AT&T were entered correctly and the device is in good condition with ...
unlocked phone with no service	7/5/2009
Q: i recently purchased a LG kf-750 "secret" cell phone. while the phone is not sold in the US. i ... A: The reason that this phone does not work on the AT&T network is because it is only a tri-band ...
Unlocked Cell Phone	7/5/2009
Q: I recently purchased an Unlocked GSM cell phone from expansys.com. It is stated that it is a Quad ... A: The problem with the phone is not the bands. It works on AT&T's 850 and 1900 bands. The problem is ...
Sciphone i68+ gprs settings	7/5/2009
Q: I have set phone up as instructed, when I try to connect to www. it says GPRS not suscribed. Any ... A: Here's O2 for the UK's prepaid setttings (which are different than post paid): APN payandgo ...
Blackberry on AT&T GoPhone Pick Your Plan	7/5/2009
Q: I have a brand new, unlocked Blackberry Pearl 8120. I would like to use the AT&T GoPhone Pick Your ... A: Unfortunately, it will not be possible to use your BlackBerry with IM, BlackBerry Messenger, MMS ...
Setting up sci phone	7/4/2009
Q: I have the media package from my old blackberry (8700) - my sim card is over 6 ys. old. I'm unable ... A: If AT&T is your carrier, the settings are exactly the same. AT&T and Cingular and the new AT&T are ...
a few questions regarding a cell phone's capabilities	7/4/2009
Q: I'm using a friends email because I am totally"lost"on anything remotely involving digital ... A: So here's the problem with what you are wanting to do: Taking a picture and sending it from the ...
unlocked at&t bb	7/4/2009
Q: Ihad myat&t bb 8310 unlocked to use with tmobile service now that's the phone is unlock when I put ... A: The problem was most likely caused by the upgrade to the software. If you upgraded the device to ...
Broadband Mobile	7/4/2009
Q: DebiN, I got out of the Telcom industry as a Major Acct Rep for Worldcom right about it's demise. I ... A: The 2100 Mhz band is only used outside of the US. In the US, there aren't any carriers who have that ...
playing music from cell phone to car	7/4/2009
Q: 5 mm, and I wanted to know how I could connect it to my car. My car is a mitsubishi 2001 montero, ... A: You won't be able to play music from your cell phone through your car's speakers unless you get a ...
sciphone i68 (iphone clone)	7/4/2009
Q: everytime i receive a SMS and i open to read it i can't reply, delete, forward or anything as there ... A: It sounds like the device that you have is either defective or broken. There isn't anything that you ...
voicemail	7/4/2009
Q: how do i dial voicemail metro pcs grom another A: I believe your question is "How do I access my voice mail from another phone?". The answer is to ...
Have Old AT&T & want to purchase Qwartry type cell phone that will be able to access M-mode	7/4/2009
Q: I have an Old AT&T blue sims card and Samsung X426 cell phone, I would like to purchase either a ... A: If you don't want to change your plan and still use your old AT&T Wireless "blue" SIM card, then ...
Using PC's internet on mobile	7/3/2009
Q: I' planning to buy a Samsung J700 mobile phone and I want to use my PC's internet connection on it. ... A: You won't be able to access the internet on your cell phone using your computer's connection to the ...
Boost Mobile	7/3/2009
Q: I have a K1m which I guess is on the old system from what they tell me. I want to get a smart phone ... A: The Device that you have works on the iDEN network. This isn't the "old system", this is actually a ...
3G SIM card wanting to buy a phone that uses GSM	7/3/2009
Q: I am wanting to buy the Chinese KA08 Mini, and I've been reading that it is not compatible with 3G ... A: A 3G SIM card is backwards compatible, which means that it will work in a phone that is not 3G ...
Can I use Verizon BlackBerry 8830 with my AT&T SIM card?	7/2/2009
Q: A friend gave me nearly new Verizon BlackBerry 8830 World Edition. As a AT&T customer, I have AT&T ... A: The BlackBerry 8830 works on the CDMA network in the US and the GSM network abroad. It does not work ...
using cell phones in India	7/2/2009
Q: My daughter will be traveling in India for a month and we want her to be able to use her cell phone ... A: It is unlikely that device will work for her. What she needs is a WorldPhone from Verizon and ...
Sci68 clone phone	7/2/2009
Q: sci68 clone phones are they barred on domestic carriers and if so what is the work around for the ... A: They are not barred from being used with domestic carriers. Where did you get this information? You ...
texting music to phone	7/2/2009
Q: When I had my phone set up at sprint, the customer service rep said I could find websites online ... A: You can't text music. Text messagings (SMS) is simple 160 character text messaging. You can use MMS ...
W490 and Kingston Micro Sd Card	7/2/2009
Q: When I Try 2 Access My Kingston Micro SD Card Using My W490 Motorola Krzr by Tmobile My Phone Shuts ... A: Most likely, the microSD card is not formatted correctly for your device. I'm sure you want to use ...
Using PC's internet on mobile	7/2/2009
Q: I' planning to buy a Samsung J700 mobile phone and I want to use my PC's internet connection on it. ... A: Are you wanting to use your phone as a modem for your computer so that you can access the internet? ...
SIM and Phone accces passwords	7/1/2009
Q: some one lock my prepaid phone passwords: the SIM Password, the IMEI password, and two other ... A: Contact Tracfone and ask them if they can provide you with the reset for your phone because of what ...
Using USA t-mobile phone in Australia	7/1/2009
Q: I was told that when I am in Australia I can purchase a pre-paid SIM in a local store to use in my ... A: In order to use your T-Mobile phone with a local SIM in Australia, the phone has to be SIM unlocked. ...
samsung behold vs. gravity	7/1/2009
Q: My hubby's behold has water damage and we can't use the touchscreen. If the touchscreen worked, ... A: Even if for some reason your SIM card was damaged (which most likely it is not), all you would have ...
Mobiz Mobile	7/1/2009
Q: I was wondering whether the mobile phone service provider Mobiz is compatible for use with the ... A: You aren't going to be able to use a BlackBerry with any provider unless that provider has firmware ...
SciPhone I68	6/30/2009
Q: I have purchased a SciPhone I68 from ebay which is supposed to be unlocked for Alltel. Not sure how ... A: Unfortunately, I can 100% guarantee you that this device will not work with an Alltel CDMA phone. If ...
where is it?	6/30/2009
Q: where exactly is the slot for the SD card to go into the computer A: A phone microSD card will not fit directly into a computer. You have to put it into the holder that ...
broken to fix phone	6/30/2009
Q: ok i have a phone with metro pcs.the first phone i have i droped it and it broke in half there for ... A: Unfortunately, there isn't any way for you to research who the phone belonged to. Whenever someone ...
Charging problem	6/30/2009
Q: once I connected my charger, I heard a something like a cracking sound.And I couldn't charge my ... A: If you have another charger (like a car charger or other charger that works in this phone), try it ...
my keypad is frozen	6/30/2009
Q: i have a black motorola l7c phone that wont let me type in the numbers or letters. the only button ... A: If the phone is still under warranty (less than 12 months old), contact your carrier and have them ...
pre-paid phone cards	6/29/2009
Q: Was just given my first cellular phone by a friend who hardly ever used it. (No contract-it's the ... A: You can't use any other service with this phone. It is SIM locked to Tracfone. If you were to pay ...
unlock t-mobie motorola rizr z3	6/29/2009
Q: i bought a motorole rizr z3 that was from t-moble. i would like to use my att sim card in it. do i ... A: You would need to find someone who has the ability to SIM unlock phone. T-Mobile won't do this for ...
Moto V490	6/29/2009
Q: Battery is fully charged, phone has not been submerged, etc. but... when I try to turn it on, the ... A: I wish that there was an easy fix, but even for someone handy, I'm afraid there isn't. It sounds ...
deleted text messages	6/29/2009
Q: I have 2 confirmed emails from at&t that with a court order I can get readable deleted text ... A: What type of people at AT&T confirmed in emails that you could get deleted text messages via a court ...
sprint vs verizon	6/27/2009
Q: they are both cdma. so is there a difference in data and voice. if there is why is that the case if ... A: Sprint owns a network and Verizon owns a network. They use the same technology, but not the same ...
dropped calls	6/27/2009
Q: Have there been any accurate tests/studies done to see which carrier has the least dropped calls ... A: Every carrier has information on dropped calls, but you will not be able to get this information as ...
metropcs phone to verizon user	6/27/2009
Q: My mother in law recently found one of her old phones from when she had metor pcs. Not using this ... A: You will not be able to get this phone working for Verizon. It isn't worth the aggravation and it ...
subpoena text messages	6/26/2009
Q: I live in Ohio, I have a HTC PRO cell phone & my cell service is with Sprint. I would like to know ... A: There is not any way to retrieve text messages from any carrier. Whether or not you have a subpoena ...
Unlocked ATT Motorola V365 - no voice communication	6/26/2009
Q: I am a ATT subscriber and installed my sim card out of a Nokia 6102i in a recently purchased V365 ... A: A SIM card is not specific to a phone. All SIMs are generic to the carrier. Did you purchase the ...
LG shine wont connect to internet and can't get pic messages	6/26/2009
Q: I read these tips First setup your access point: Title:Tzones Bearer: GPRS Authentication:PAP APN: ... A: For the MMS, I believe that you have the proxy wrong. Remove what you have in there. The Access ...
cell	6/25/2009
Q: i have a ku990-n new verson fron honk kong i want 2 know if i can use my southern link sims in it or ... A: You cannot use your Southern Linc SIM card in this device. The device works only on the GSM network ...
mms	6/25/2009
Q: I bought a generic phone off of ebay from a chinese seller and now that seems so stupid but anyway I ... A: If you followed the directions that I gave on this site and it is still not working, I'm not sure ...
damaged phone	6/25/2009
Q: I dropped my phone in a puddle of water (sidekick) and I had some very very important messages on ... A: If you are able to completely dry out the phone and it works again, then yes. If not, then no, I'm ...
Uganda cell use?	6/25/2009
Q: Uganda 7-9 hours north of the capital) to volunteer and want to take a disposable cell phone to use ... A: I'm not very familiar with disposable cell phones, but know that your best bet is to either get one ...
phone to sim card	6/25/2009
Q: how can i change contacts on my motorola v180 from phone to sim? A: When you are in your Address Book, choose Options on the bottom left of the screen and you will see ...
Iphone volume and pics and ringtones	6/24/2009
Q: Wow...I have three questions for you. I just purchased a new iphone 3G and although I love the ... A: 1. The way that you raise the volume on the phone (speaker or otherwise) is while you are on a call, ...
picking a cell phone	6/24/2009
Q: I live near Cleveland, OH & am looking to finally cancel my home phone & get a cell phone. I don’t ... A: I would recommend that you start by talking with your friends, family and neighbors to determine ...
samsung verizon juke	6/24/2009
Q: my juke no longer charges on outlets, I have changed locations (not time zones) and I am thinking it ... A: The problem is either with the charging port on the phone or with the charger itself. To determine ...
swapping esn numbers for Verizon phones	6/23/2009
Q: I am a Verizon customer and have multiple lines for other family members on one account. My ... A: If you call Verizon (your mother will have to call if she is the primary account holder) and tell ...
unlocked phone	6/23/2009
Q: I have a LG c1300i from AT&T. When they merged with Cingulair my phone was not working well and so ... A: The SIM (subscriber identity module) card that you have will work anywhere that AT&T has a network. ...
o2 settings for i68+	6/23/2009
Q: i have read the info you have left but i can seem o get it right could you give me step by step ... A: If you use the T-Mobile instructions and just substitute the APN, etc. that is listed below, you ...
sprint vs verizon	6/23/2009
Q: I live in the Pacific North West and I was told that Verizon and Sprint roam onto each others ... A: Sprint and Verizon do not roam on each others towers in all parts of the country. They both have ...
water damaged motorokr z6m	6/22/2009
Q: My teen accidentally dropped his cell phone and it was water damaged. I sent it to McAllen TX and ... A: What US Cellular told you is correct. You need to buy a refurbished or used phone that was sold by ...
moto q 9h	6/22/2009
Q: i'm from the philippines and recently bought a moto Q 9h. i was able to unlock it thru an online ... A: With PDA's, the firmware is also locked (or imaged) and in order to use the device for internet and ...
moto razr phone	6/21/2009
Q: i have a moto razr phone from cellular one. Can it be activated through ntelos? A: Unfortunately, it cannot be activated by Ntelos. Your phone is locked to Cellular One. All phones ...
retreiveing text messages	6/21/2009
Q: A: Your screen display is out, so you will need to either have your phone repaired or get a new phone. ...
Samsung cell phone was "Metroflash", can't receive incoming calls	6/21/2009
Q: I have a Samsung SCHA670 flip phone from Verizon. I took it to a Metro Store and had it ... A: A couple of things that may be the issue. One, is that if you were porting your number from Verizon ...
moto Q text message error	6/21/2009
Q: please tel me how to send text message in moto Q, an error message is popping out every time when i ... A: Were you able to send to the person you are trying to send to before? If this is a new person you ...
Text Messaging Issue	6/21/2009
Q: We have the prepaid Alltel plan. Free unlimited text to anyone. Just started having an issue where ... A: When the problem is on the recipient side, it typically has nothing to do with the sender (you, in ...
phone problem with lg	6/20/2009
Q: My daughters cell phone was only 3 months old when the charging port quit working. We thought is ... A: I would be completely surprised if they could return your original phone. When you send a phone in ...
Blackberry Bold	6/20/2009
Q: I am going to be purchasing a Blackberry Bold 9000 and I was wondering if you didnt have to get the ... A: AT&T requires that you get a BlackBerry Data Plan with all BlackBerry devices (if you are buying it ...
lg chocolate vx8500	6/20/2009
Q: I have two phones. one the lgenv2 and the above lg vx8500. THe env2 has internet on it and the ... A: In order to use MMS messaging (i.e., picture texts or anything that is not just start text ...
phone problem with lg	6/20/2009
Q: My daughters cell phone was only 3 months old when the charging port quit working. We thought is ... A: This may sound obvious, but just to be sure - have you tried using a different (new) charger? The ...
sciphone I68+	6/19/2009
Q: I have entered the correct settings for my MMS but when i attempt to send a picture message i get a ... A: I would need to know who your wireless carrier is and what settings you entered and then I can help ...
Lg Kp 500	6/19/2009
Q: I recently bought the lg kp500, and I saw the question the last person asked about this phone, about ... A: The device you bought is evidentally defective or damaged. If it resets itself when you put a SIM in ...
mobile/cellphones	6/19/2009
Q: I have a couple of mobile phones lying around I no longer use. (I live in the UK) My daughter (in ... A: It's all based on the specific phone. If the phone you have is SIM unlocked (i.e., not locked to ...
Blackberry transmit frequencies	6/18/2009
Q: What is the transmit frequency of North American Blackberries? Is the same frequencies used by all ... A: Are you asking what bands the North American BlackBerrys work on? If so, the answer is that they are ...
Samsung U700 problem in Rogers Wireless network	6/18/2009
Q: my name is Christie and I've got a problem with my U700. This is very frustrating. I got two sets ... A: The U700 only works on one band in the US or Canada. It is not designed to use on the US networks ...
phone problem with lg	6/18/2009
Q: My daughters cell phone was only 3 months old when the charging port quit working. We thought is ... A: A couple of questions for you: Who is your cell phone provider and did you send the phone back to ...
moto Q text message sending	6/18/2009
Q: please tel me how to send text message in moto Q, an error message is popping out every time when i ... A: There is no special or specific way to send a text message to a Motorola Q. When you send a text ...
getting new phone for old dobson/cell one plan	6/18/2009
Q: I was reading an answer you gave about the AT&T problem when you keep your old cell one acct. and ... A: Any unlocked GSM phone will work for you as long as it is quad band and works on the 850 and 1900 ...
PALM TX	6/17/2009
Q: I am currently an ATT wireless customer and wanted to know if the PALM TX handheld is compatible ... A: No, the Palm TX will not work with the AT&T network. This device works on WiFi and is not usable ...
mms	6/17/2009
Q: Whenever i get an MMS message and i try to download it, it says the message is to big. How do i make ... A: If your carrier allows you to view messages on an on-line site, you can do it there, otherwise, you ...
Can a verizon phone be Used in India?	6/17/2009
Q: I am Travelling in Us. And my brother-in-law has given me his old phone of blackberry which is a ... A: Follow up: If you don't have Verizon service, there is nothing to "catch", I'm afraid. The other ...
about cell phone carriers	6/17/2009
Q: I am looking for a cell phone company that is compatible with At&t, but I don't want to have At&t ... A: I am assuming that your question is that you want to use your AT&T phone with another carrier. ...
I can do everything on my phone besides send and receive picture messages	6/17/2009
Q: I have a sciphone i68+ and I have att or phone service.. I was able to input everything I needed to ... A: If you programmed both the WAP and MMS settings, then you should be able to get your MMS (pictures ...
new Samsung F700	6/17/2009
Q: i recently purchased a new, unlocked samsung f700 vodafone on ebay. it came from hongkong and i live ... A: Most likely, the issue is that this device is defective. Specifically, the radio antenna may be at ...
duplicate emails	6/16/2009
Q: I can't get rid of duplicate emails to my BB curve 8330. v4.5.0.77 using BPS express i get dupe ... A: This shouldn't be happening unless you are having emails forwarded to two addresses. Do you have ...
T- Mobile, Sidekick phones in Australia..	6/16/2009
Q: I live in Australia and i was reading about getting a Sidekick phone but i am not sure if it would ... A: The Sidekick will only work properly on the T-Mobile US network. Sidekicks use the Sidekick server ...
changing message on phone	6/16/2009
Q: late wife had motorola razar v3 grand daughter put answering message on it and i would like to ... A: The easiest way is for your granddaughter to call her voice mail, press 0 and then she should be ...
blackberry sim card	6/16/2009
Q: I have the Blackberry 8703e and was wondering if it has a sim card in it,I took the back cover off ... A: The 8703 BlackBerry is a CDMA device and does not use a SIM card. A SIM card is a very small hard ...
transfering sims cards into tracfones	6/16/2009
Q: I have a friend that has a old cingular phone that the battery will not stay charged. I have a ... A: All phones in the US are SIM locked. You won't be able to use a Cingular (AT&T) SIM card in a ...
"disposable phone"	6/15/2009
Q: I plan to travel to Italy, and was told the phone I have now won't work in Europe. Through this I ... A: Your friend has a phone that works both in the US and abroad and is set up with international ...
mobile phone battery leaking	6/14/2009
Q: I sold a nokia 7373 on ebay and sent it out in perfect condition. The phone is under 2 years old ... A: In my personal opinion, I would say that the buyer is trying to get a free phone. It is highly ...
New Phone T919	6/13/2009
Q: There's this new phone called the SAMSUNG T919 for T-Mobile, is there any way i could get a free ... A: I'd go with whichever phone was either less expensive or what I liked the best when I looked it and ...
Motorola W376g	6/13/2009
Q: How and where do you download pictures taken with the Motorola W376g phone? ANSWER: It's really not ... A: When you plug the phone into the charger, that is the USB port that the charger goes into. It is a ...
memory problem	6/13/2009
Q: I am using nokia 6630 smart phone.I use UCWEB 5.1 java application to browse the internet through my ... A: I don't think that I understand what you mean by "memory loss". If you have less memory available ...
Cell Phone Forensics...	6/13/2009
Q: Can these companies pull information from non-sim card phones....like text message content? Not sure ... A: Whether a phone has a SIM card makes no difference at all. When a text message is deleted, it is ...
SCi 68 call barring	6/13/2009
Q: I was using the SCi68 phone for a month, all of a sudden it says all calls from this phone and to ... A: Did you change any settings on the phone? If you didn't change a thing, then it makes no sense that ...
razor phone memory card	6/13/2009
Q: well i have the razor version 3 phone but i dont know if i can buy a memory card for it and where to ... A: There are certain models of the Razr that have a place for a memory card and others that don't. Most ...
old SIM card, new phone	6/12/2009
Q: Trying to replace an dead phone on the cheap. Don't want to extend contract. Have a Cingular 64K ... A: You can use any unlocked GSM phone with your SIM card. Please, please make sure that the device ...
n95	6/12/2009
Q: i have a nokia n95 but im with sprint right now. i called sprint and told them i am going to be ... A: You cannot use this device with Sprint service no matter what. This is a GSM phone that works on the ...
iphone & laptop	6/12/2009
Q: If I get an Iphone with an unlimited internet data plan could I access that account with my laptop ... A: What are you wanting to access when you ask if you can access your account? If you are asking if you ...
Blackberry Pearl SIM card	6/12/2009
Q: My question is, do the text messages on a blackberry pearl get saved to the SIM card? The carrier is ... A: I think there may be some confusion about SIM cards. All AT&T devices have SIM cards because what ...
Access AT&T Internet on Unlocked LG Shine	6/12/2009
Q: I saw an earlier post where steps were given to access T-Mobile and Cingular Internet on an unlocked ... A: Those steps that you read for Cingular are the same for AT&T. They are the same company and even ...
Bluetooth Motorola compatible with MB puck	6/11/2009
Q: Could you possibly provide a short list of AT&T cell phones that have an MB bluetooth selection ... A: Almost all the phones today will work with your car. Back in 2002, there were only a few that would, ...
cell one to att	6/11/2009
Q: ..I am going to try to simplify this as best as possible. I had a family plan with 2 cell phone ... A: I can assure you that you can add another line to your account. Even though it used to be Cellular ...
Alltel Cancellation	6/11/2009
Q: My 18yo daughter signed up today with alltel for an $80.00 per month, 2 year contract. She is now ... A: The trial period for all the carriers is 30 days. If she has had the phone more than 30 days, she is ...
Nokia N97 convert to CDMA network	6/11/2009
Q: Please advise me how I can change my Nokia N97 to CDMA network. I have to buy anything in particular ... A: The Chinese are using CDMA with UIM cards, not GSM. In the US, the CDMA providers have chosen not to ...
AT&T Propel error	6/10/2009
Q: my propel phone has a red lined DOWNLOAD across the screen and no matter what i do; take the battery ... A: The red line is an indication of the screen display going bad. I would strongly recommend that you ...
LG Voyager for prepaid	6/10/2009
Q: I recently bought the Voyager from eBay. I want to activate it on the Verizon INPulse plan. I've ... A: If you were told by a Verizon employee that the device can be used with INPulse, then Verizon should ...
Motorola W376g	6/10/2009
Q: How and where do you download pictures taken with the Motorola W376g phone? A: It's really not about your phone to start, it's about your carrier. If Tracfone is your carrier, ...
LG VX8350 in Red	6/10/2009
Q: All functions work on my phone, but it says it is searching for a signal. My location hasn't ... A: Remove the battery from your phone. When you put it back in, it should work. If it doesn't, then the ...
love the phone!hate the provider!	6/10/2009
Q: I recently switched carriers to at&t pick your plan,I thought i was getting a good plan,without ... A: If you really look into all the carriers, you will see that there is always some type of "gotcha". ...
Motorola RokrE8	6/10/2009
Q: Where is the water damage sticker? A: If you got your phone wet, it has water damage and the sticker will display it. If you try to remove ...
rumor wont play vid	6/9/2009
Q: I have an lg rumor from sprint. i have the simply everything plan. 4 some reason my phone will not ... A: Your plan is not the issue. The problem is that the video mails are not compatible with your phone ...
avoid charges on receiving calls	6/9/2009
Q: How does one avoid charges on receiving calls with cell phones? A friend in France had cell phone ... A: So what most people don't realize is that cell phone companies like US Cellular, for example, who ...
sidekick 2 internet	6/9/2009
Q: i want to buy a sidekick 2 and have t-mobile (without the data plan) do i need the data plan for ... A: You need the Sidekick Data Plan in order to use this device. There's no way around it. It will not ...
LH01 iPhone Clone contacts sync	6/8/2009
Q: I have recently bought the LH01 and basically use it as a device to keep two of my SIMs active for ... A: I don't know where you live or who your wireless carrier is, but in the US, the carriers have a ...
lost a sony erricsson phone	6/8/2009
Q: my little brother has lost his phone in a corn field so it is almost guaranteed to still be there ... A: I believe that you are referring to GPS locator software or software that might utilize SMS and GPS ...
Re: Blue sim card	6/8/2009
Q: Blackberry Pearl 8100 UNLOCKED Smart Phone Black Blackberry 8300 Curve Unlocked GSM PDA Phone - ... A: Any quad band GSM phone that is SIM unlocked will work with an old AT&T Wireless "blue" SIM card. ...
Sim Card	6/8/2009
Q: How much does it cost for a new sim card for the LG Shine? A: If you have service today with a GSM carrier (AT&T, T-Mobile in the US, for example), there is ...
Nokia N97 convert to CDMA network	6/7/2009
Q: Please advise me how I can change my Nokia N97 to CDMA network. I have to buy anything in particular ... A: Unfortunately, you cannot convert a device with a GSM radio to CDMA. There isn't any software or ...
flashing problems	6/6/2009
Q: do you know why? A: The reason that the video text and web will not work on a flashed BlackBerry is because in order to ...
transferring pictures from cellphone to laptop	6/6/2009
Q: i would like to transfer my pictures from my phone to my husbands laptop. How can i do that. we ... A: I'm assuming you mean micro SD card since a SIM card is used in a GSM phone for service. The way ...
New Phone T919	6/6/2009
Q: There's this new phone called the SAMSUNG T919 for T-Mobile, is there any way i could get a free ... A: The wireless carriers, like T-Mobile, do not publish information about their future pricing, so ...
Memory Card	6/6/2009
Q: I have a Kyocera X-tc with Virgin Mobile, and I'm having a difficult time getting music on my memory ... A: Unfortunately, you also need software that will allow the phone to be recognized as a peripheral on ...
Cell Phone Pic Uploads	6/5/2009
Q: Hellh,How do I upload pictures from my motorazr cell phone to my Inspiron 530 computer? I've plugged ... A: You need Motorola Phone Tools software in order to transfer or copy information from your phone to ...
sms card	6/5/2009
Q: i have AT&T service. LG shine phone. Nothing is recorded to my sim card, Like phone book and text ... A: The default settings are always the device, not the SIM card so that contact numbers are saved to ...
palm cell phone	6/4/2009
Q: I currently own a palm treo 650, just looking to upgrade to the centro, or possiblly the blackberry. ... A: Bluegrass Cellular uses CDMA technology and phones. You will not be able to use anything except a ...
can I port a number without changing my phone?	6/4/2009
Q: I currently have a T-mobile number and would like to port the number to AT&T, however, I don't want ... A: You can't switch carriers without changing your phone unless you either (1) ask T-Mobile for the ...
retrieving texts from damaged phone	6/3/2009
Q: i was wondering if the lg ux145 had a sim card that could be taken out of the phone and then put in ... A: This particular phone is CDMA which means that it does not use a SIM card, so in answer to your ...
call international cell	6/3/2009
Q: DebiN, My husband recently emigrated to the US from England. Most of his family/friends have cell ... A: I all honesty, there is no inexpensive way to keep in touch by cell phone with friends and family in ...
Samsung Rant.	6/3/2009
Q: Can I convert the Samsung Rant to Metropcs? A: You can only have a phone flashed from one CDMA provider to another if the new provider offers the ...
No service on unlocked phone	6/3/2009
Q: I just returned to India from US, where I was on AT&T network with a Motorola C168i. I got the cell ... A: The phone that you have is a dual band device. It only works on the US bands of 850 and 1900 and ...
T-Mobile Compatability	6/3/2009
Q: We all have Blackberries from T-Mobile. Is there any service out there compatible to allow us to ... A: Not unless the BlackBerrys are SIM unlocked and then software from another compatible GSM provider ...
Nokia and Sprint	6/2/2009
Q: I am thinking about buying a NokiaE63 and I have sprint as my carrier, I want a new phone but not ... A: I'm afraid that this phone will not work with Sprint service. It is a GSM phone and will only work ...
Blackberry	6/2/2009
Q: I am currently with Verizon and ready for an upgrade. I want the blackberry without the data plan. ... A: Unfortunately, Verizon will not allow you to have a BlackBerry (or other PDA device) with active ...
love the phone!hate the provider!	6/2/2009
Q: I recently switched carriers to at&t pick your plan,I thought i was getting a good plan,without ... A: You didn't say why you want to get out and if you can tell me that, I may be able to help you more. ...
blackberry	6/2/2009
Q: You've helped me before and i always turn to you because your answers are always so well stated and ... A: Yes, in Outlook. This is called a Distribution List. If you have trouble with the directions below, ...
cect i68 settings	6/2/2009
Q: i just recieved my new cect i 68 today, just wondering what the settings are for WAP, MMS and GPRS ... A: Here's what I could find: WAP APN vfinternet.au USER PASSWORD HOMEPAGE ...
need internet settings and multi media mms settings	6/2/2009
Q: i recently purchased a samsung sgh-p520 giorgio armani phone that was unlocked. i'm using this phone ... A: I don't have the exact instructions, but what you need are the WAP and MMS settings. Here they are: ...
locked phone	6/1/2009
Q: i got a motorola boost w385, its says its locked, i want to use the phone on the boost network ... A: If a phone is unlocked, there isn't a way to unlock it since there's not a master unlock code. If ...
Iphone texts to a cricket phone	6/1/2009
Q: I am having trouble texting afriend who has cricket. Could this have anything to do with me having ... A: Fortunately, your phone has nothing to do with whether or not you can send a text message to ...
take apart a samsung sgh-j706	6/1/2009
Q: i accidentally drenched my cellphone in hairspray (which had sprayed in my purse b/c it had no cap ... A: Your service provider shouldn't charge any more than any other cell phone repair person. Personally, ...
best cellphone for use with Skype	6/1/2009
Q: What phones (make/model/OS) available in US are the best choices (phones that are reliable and easy ... A: In all honesty, none of the carriers allow Skype in the US, so I can't tell you what would be a good ...
sciphone I68+ and internet setup	5/31/2009
Q: Ihave the sciphone I68+ new model and AT&t service . I can make and receive calls and text. how ... A: Here are the settings for AT&T: AT&T: Main Menu * Entertainment * Services * Data Account * GPRS - ...
sciphone i68+	5/31/2009
Q: can you give me the wap and mms settings for o2 and how to change them on the sciphone i68+ thanks ... A: Here are the steps for T-Mobile. Substitute what I told you for O2 for the APN, User Name, etc. into ...
Voicemail	5/31/2009
Q: My carrier is with Unicel and I work as a receptionist in MN. I am not allowed to use my cellphone ... A: All you would need to do is to either look at the settings on your phone for voice mail to determine ...
TREO 755	5/31/2009
Q: I have a sprint plan right now but am looking to upgrade phones to a treo 755. i can buy one second ... A: Your Sprint phone does not use a SIM card. It is a CDMA phone and only GSM devices use SIM cards. ...
blackberry	5/31/2009
Q: You've helped me before and i always turn to you because your answers are always so well stated and ... A: Nice to hear from you again and glad that I can help. The only way to send to all three in one ...
sciphone i68+	5/30/2009
Q: can you give me the wap and mms settings for o2 and how to change them on the sciphone i68+ thanks A: There are the settings. They are the same for MMS as for WAP. I hope this helps and I have given ...
Unlocked LG shine	5/29/2009
Q: I just recently purchased an unlocked LG Shine cu720 from ebay. When I put my SIM card into the ... A: There are three potential reasons why you get this message: 1. Your SIM is not in the phone ...
Offline Mode	5/29/2009
Q: I just accidentally wash my samsung m300 phone. I let it dry out and it seems to be in working ... A: I'm not sure that I understand what you mean by "offline" mode. I'm assuming you mean that it can't ...
unlocked phones and sim cards	5/28/2009
Q: Why have you said a 3G At&T sim card will work in an unlocked 2G phone on two occasions, but when ... A: The $30.00 a month is for the iPhone data plan. If you have an unlocked iPhone and you use it ...
motorola K1	5/28/2009
Q: I would like to be able to load photos from my phone to computer. I have a USB cable which fits but ... A: I don't know of any place to get Motorola Phone Tools for no charge. It is typically around $30-$40 ...
LH01	5/28/2009
Q: will the LH01 Quad-Band Cellphone mini Ifone work on the verion network it says it will work with ... A: I'm afraid not. Verizon works on the CDMA network so any phone that is GSM will not work with ...
retrieving info from broken cell phone	5/27/2009
Q: i have a lg ux145 cell phone i just dropped- it does not light up and i need to retrieve the contact ... A: If you take the phone to your carrier to be repaired, they may be able to get the information off of ...
sim card	5/27/2009
Q: I have a sprint rumor and it broke. I want to buy a phone on ebay but i don't know how i could ... A: Sprint is a carrier who uses the CDMA network. They do not use SIM cards. I strongly recommend ...
Palm Treo 700w	5/27/2009
Q: My Palm treo 700w has poor reception (a lot of static) and drops calls frequently....is there ... A: If the device is less than 1 year old, I would strongly recommend having it replaced under warranty. ...
AT&T Bills One Month in Advance	5/27/2009
Q: I recently switched to AT&T and have been very satisfied with its coverage. However, looking at my ... A: You ask a very good question and I can definitely help you out here. AT&T bills in advance, that ...
unlocked phones and sim cards	5/27/2009
Q: Why have you said a 3G At&T sim card will work in an unlocked 2G phone on two occasions, but when ... A: I've been told by some folks that the P168c will work with the new 3G SIM cards (at 2G speed, as you ...
internet connection on Cect a8+	5/27/2009
Q: i've searched the whole net without any relevant information. so i'm hoping you can help me :) I ... A: Here are the settings: Internet Settings APN wap.optus.net.au USER ...
LG Voyager	5/27/2009
Q: I went to a MetroPCS store and the guy at the store told me that only the person who flashed the ... A: I appreciate it. I'm very surprised that they wouldn't have the ESN number of a phone when that is ...
unlocked phones and sim cards	5/26/2009
Q: Why have you said a 3G At&T sim card will work in an unlocked 2G phone on two occasions, but when ... A: I have never stated that a 3G SIM card would not work in a 2G iPhone. I have stated that a 3G SIM ...
send to cellphone	5/26/2009
Q: I need to know how to send e-mails -Pictures- from my computer to a cell phone A: In order to do this, I would need to know who your wireless carrier is. The address is based on your ...
Blackberry phone with t-moblie sim card	5/26/2009
Q: How can I get a sprint blackberry phone to work with a t-moblie sim card? A: I'm afraid that this isn't possible. There isn't anything that you can do to a Sprint BlackBerry to ...
take apart a samsung sgh-j706	5/25/2009
Q: i accidentally drenched my cellphone in hairspray (which had sprayed in my purse b/c it had no cap ... A: I strongly recommend against taking apart a cell phone. You really shouldn't be doing that. No ...
screen?	5/25/2009
Q: i have an lg env2, just recently got it. i have done nothing wrong to the phone, and today, in use ... A: If you are eligible for an upgrade, I would wait until the release of the new enV. That is, if you ...
Blackberry 7290 Cingular Sim Card Europe	5/25/2009
Q: I was given a BB 7290, Cingular, In US, the screen States "SIM Card Rejected" "searching for ... A: The BlackBerry you purchased is SIM locked to AT&T (formerly known as Cingular) and will only work ...
Internet conection on CECT P168	5/25/2009
Q: I have a data plan through T-mobile on my CECT P168. When I connect to the internet, I get a message ... A: Here are the settings for your phone for T-Mobile. If you have set up everything this way, the ...
I just got a quad-band SCiphone cell phone	5/24/2009
Q: my question is I have tried to get on the internet with it and I can not see what to do I see the ... A: Here are the full instructions for T-Mobile: • TMOBILE SETTINGS 1- Main Menu click on ...
motorola data downloading issues..	5/24/2009
Q: I am now on my second motorola razr phone. The first one, when I plug in the usb connector ... A: The drivers that you have on your computer are for the old Razr. The MetroPCS phone cannot use the ...
htc 6800 rington problems	5/23/2009
Q: I have an htc 6800 on cellular south im wondering if there is something I can download to let me ... A: The way that you raise the volume of the ringer is through the Profiles settings. If you go to where ...
screen?	5/23/2009
Q: i have an lg env2, just recently got it. i have done nothing wrong to the phone, and today, in use ... A: When your screen goes black, it doesn't have anything to do with the battery, and if after one reset ...
TMobile cell phone	5/22/2009
Q: My account is with ATT..and I ordered online a TMobile Nokia 6111...unlocked...It doesn't seem to ... A: You won't be able to use your AT&T service with a T-Mobile phone as the T-Mobile phone is SIM locked ...
phone	5/21/2009
Q: i bought i phone not long ago and i normaly download music and pictuers and one day the phone went ... A: You would need to tell me a lot more information for me to diagnose your problem. Who is your ...
i68	5/21/2009
Q: I just receive my i68 but when I try to make a call it say only emergencies, my sim is not a 3G and ... A: What you were told at AT&T is not correct. The phone will work in the US if it is in good working ...
SCH-u740	5/20/2009
Q: I've got a question about the Samsung SCH-u740/Verizon Alias. I saw one of the other questions you ... A: You would need drivers to power the phone and/or do anything else. I strongly recommend that you ...
BlackBerry Curve 8330	5/20/2009
Q: if I clearly understand your past answer, Metro PCS does carry and sell BlackBerry Curve 8330, so ... A: It's my understanding that MetroPCS does carry and sell the Curve 8330 today, so they potentially ...
Centennial setup on CECT i68 phone	5/19/2009
Q: I need to know if this phone can be setup to browse the Internet with my carrier. If it can do this ... A: If you can tell me the settings information you have, I can give you the information by putting this ...
AT&T Cell Phone Plan	5/19/2009
Q: So I have a Pay As You Go monthly recurring charge plan with AT&T. I have over 200$ on that account. ... A: Unfortunately, what customer service at AT&T told you is correct. You cannot transfer funds from a ...
Transfer music to cell phone	5/19/2009
Q: I have a virgin mobile X-TC phone, which has a media player. I have already purchased a microSD ... A: You won't be able to transfer music using a microSD card and a PC card reader. You need the ...
Sidekick 3 Pv200	5/19/2009
Q: I just pick up a Sidekick 3 Pv200 and when I plung in the charger there is no light or power, could ... A: Most likely, the issue is with the charging port on the Sidekick - it may be damaged. If you want to ...
sciphone i68	5/19/2009
Q: My problem is, when I receive a text message it only comes up with the senders number. I would like ... A: If the number is not matching up to the name in your contacts, it's because of the way that you have ...
cell phone boosters	5/18/2009
Q: We live in a small valley with spotty coverage. We currently use AT&T and get little or no reception ... A: I wouldn't ask them about a booster or amplifier specifically. It would be better to just tell them ...
Blackberry curve 8900!!	5/18/2009
Q: . im sooo stuck on probaby the simplist thing ever.. i cant recieve incoming calls on my blackberry? ... A: Click on the phone icon Click the Menu button Scroll down to Options Scroll down to Call Forwarding ...
GSM phone	5/18/2009
Q: I have a Sony Eriksson, unlocked, GSM phone that I used in Asia four years ago. The phone still ... A: What you need is service from a GSM carrier in the US. You can get prepaid service or post-paid ...
pearl addy book	5/18/2009
Q: ok well what happends when you cant see any contacts in your addy book....it sucks, the only #'s i ... A: The SIM address book is not the default address book. When you click on the Contacts icon, from ...
I68 Sciphone	5/17/2009
Q: I recently received this phone as a gift but when I put my AT&T sim card in it went to emergency ... A: If you have the SIM in the correct slot and it is seated correctly, if the phone shows that you can ...
i forgot my security password	5/17/2009
Q: i have a t-mobile dash and i forgot my security password.. some one told me to inter it in 10 times ... A: This works for BlackBerrys, but I am not positive that it will work with a Dash. If you have tried ...
GSM Phone	5/17/2009
Q: I have a 3 year old Motorola V3M Verizon and understand that it may be possible to unlock this ... A: It is not possible to use this phone on the GSM network outside of the US. The phone that you have ...
LG VU 920(ATT)	5/16/2009
Q: ATT was unable to transfer my phonebook from a V3 Razer. DataPoint software does not support the ... A: What did AT&T tell you about why they couldn't transfer your address book? Was it because they ...
lg chocolate	5/16/2009
Q: i recenctly had a lg chocolate fone flashed to revol from verizon wireless i no how to access my ... A: If you put the memory card into the phone, it should work. If it doesn't, it would need to be ...
Global phone and carrier	5/16/2009
Q: I need a phone for routine Web/emailing college students in the U.S. I also need a phone for special ... A: I would recommend that you not get any type of BlackBerry because the data won't work when you put ...
how to copy and past to your phone	5/16/2009
Q: my wife has METRO PCS THE PHONE SHE USES IS A SAMSUNG SCH-450 NOW WHEN WE DOWNLOAD OFF THE WEB IT ... A: I don't think what you are trying to do is going to work. It sounds like the web sites are more for ...
I need an SMS technology expert	5/16/2009
Q: I can't seem to find any individual specialists who I can get consulting from. I would greatly ... A: I'm not sure that there are SMS technology experts, per se. SMS is basic and just 160 characters in ...
Treo Pro	5/16/2009
Q: I bought a Treo Pro and got a problem with reading Vietnamese Unicode in Vietnamese websites. Its OS ... A: I may be wrong, but I don't believe that Vietnamese unicode is supported with this phone. I checked ...
cell phone boosters	5/16/2009
Q: We live in a small valley with spotty coverage. We currently use AT&T and get little or no reception ... A: If you want to stick with AT&T, you can get a booster, but it has to be an approved one by AT&T. If ...
verizon phone	5/16/2009
Q: I broke my verizon samsung phone. I bought a prepaid one @ Walmart (exact same phone). When I ... A: What Verizon told you is completely correct. You can't swap a post-paid for a pre-paid. In their ...
CECT P168	5/15/2009
Q: A friend of mine recently gave me a CECT P168 phone (ifone). I use iwireless and I can't get the ... A: Unfortunately, you have to use the exact settings for your carrier. I don't have anything that gives ...
CECT p168 emergency only and no signal	5/15/2009
Q: I purchased the CECT p168 off ebay and it worked perfectly for 1 month. It now says no signal and ... A: If the device stopped being able to access the network, one of two things happened. Either the ...
MetroPCS international sms?!	5/15/2009
Q: i live in the UK and am on a O2 network carrier here. my girlfriend lives in california and its on ... A: The most likely reason why she can no longer receive messages from you is because you switched ...
alltel	5/15/2009
Q: HEY IF I HAVE A CELLPHONE AND I WANT TO SENT A TEXT MASSAGE TO MEXICO DO I AM GOING TO PAY MORE OR ... A: If you are in Mexico and you send a text message to anyone (in or out of Mexico), it is considered ...
Metro PCS phone	5/15/2009
Q: I already have a metro PCS phone. But my friend has a metro phone that he got from someone else and ... A: You can contact MetroPCS and tell them you have a new phone and would like them to switch your ...
Sim card question	5/15/2009
Q: I just got an unlocked blackberry 8700C from a friend and put my sim card in and I see the sim card ... A: Who is your wireless provider? This device is for AT&T (formerly Cingular). If someone has unlocked ...
Subpoena	5/15/2009
Q: My question is: How long does US Cellular keep text message records? I am currently in a custody ... A: It's interesting that a lawyer thinks he can subpoena the content of a text message from any ...
Any firmware updates for 8310	5/14/2009
Q: Are there any firmware updates for 8310? A: It's based on the carrier and also the device. A firmware update may come out for T-Mobile, but AT&T ...
Nokia 2610	5/14/2009
Q: I have a Nokia 2610 for AT&T. For some reason, people can no longer hear me speak. I can hear ... A: I don't know how long you have had this phone, but it has been out for quite awhile, so I am ...
Global phone and carrier	5/14/2009
Q: I need a phone for routine Web/emailing college students in the U.S. I also need a phone for special ... A: I would not recommend buying this BlackBerry. It will only work on the Verizon network and you will ...
nokia 1606 mms problem cricket wireless	5/13/2009
Q: Nokia 1606 with cricket wireless. mms worked fine for about 2 weeks in January of this year when I ... A: You did exactly what you should do. Whenever you have a problem like that, always try removing the ...
lg renoir kc910	5/13/2009
Q: i recently purchased an lg renoir that was advertised as quad band, but i dont believe it is because ... A: If the device shows No Network or Emergency Call only and you are 100% certain that your SIM card ...
SMS msgs retrieval	5/13/2009
Q: .I lost my mobile, I wanted to know whether my operator (Vodafone) can provide me the SMS transcript ... A: The wireless carriers do not retain the content of SMS messages. There is a record of the number, ...
sim	5/13/2009
Q: I just got a new nextel black beery from nextel as a gift but I have t mobile if I unlock it will it ... A: You won't be able to use a Nextel BlackBerry with T-Mobile service. Don't even bother trying to get ...
Cect P168C and O2 settings	5/12/2009
Q: Wonder if you can help. I bought a P168C from Ebay and all works fine but I cannot find the ... A: Here are the settings for O2 in the UK for prepaid service: Internet Settings APN ...
Verizon & Sprint	5/12/2009
Q: Can I use my sprint phones on verizons network i am switching to verizon A: Only if Verizon agrees to activate it. Contact them first and ask them if they can activate the ...
IDEN unlocked compatible phones	5/12/2009
Q: I would like to purchase a nice unlocked IDEN compatible phone, not sure were to look. Looked on ... A: There are basically only two companies that use iDEN, Nextel and Boost. No one else really does ...
Contacts	5/12/2009
Q: Other than third-party software, is there a way to back up all contacts on a Samsung Blackjack II? I ... A: You can't save contacts directly from the BlackJack to Excel and contacts cannot be saved onto a ...
t-mobile w490 vista doesn't recognize usb	5/12/2009
Q: i recently purchased a nice w490 phone. I want to get pictures and music from my phone onto my ... A: You won't be able to view your phone the way that you are trying to. It's not considered a USB ...
sciphone i68	5/11/2009
Q: how do i get the phone to work do i need a new sim card, also i will not allow me to send sms. did i ... A: Who is your wireless carrier and is your SIM card a 2G or 3G SIM? I believe there are two slots for ...
lg renoir kc910	5/11/2009
Q: i recently purchased an lg renoir that was advertised as quad band, but i dont believe it is because ... A: The LG Renoir KC910 is a quad band device. In fact, it actually works on 5 bands (850/1900 in the US ...
cell phone	5/11/2009
Q: I have the new LG KC550 BLACK 5 megapixel camera phone & all is going g well with it so far. The ... A: If a message is longer than 160 characters, then only the last 160 characters are being sent. The ...
sim card	5/11/2009
Q: have an lg vu that won't recognize the sim card. it was working fine until we tried to transfer ... A: Transferring the phone book shouldn't make any difference. When you say that it won't recognize the ...
nokia 1606 mms problem cricket wireless	5/11/2009
Q: Nokia 1606 with cricket wireless. mms worked fine for about 2 weeks in January of this year when I ... A: Can you give me an idea of what type of problems you are having with MMS? Can you not receive or ...
queres re: iphone	5/10/2009
Q: I've just purchased an iphone and I have a few queries I was hoping you can help me with. (1) I ... A: I'm so glad that you got this worked out! Thanks for letting me know. There is no way to copy your ...
Nokia 6030	5/10/2009
Q: I washed my phone, took the back, battery and keypad cover off, tried to dry it over nite with a ... A: If the phone doesn't work after doing what you did (which was definitely the right thing to do) and ...
trying to sync mp3 files	5/10/2009
Q: Debi--I have a new Samsung Eternity. Using WMP to sync my playlists to phone, I get them on the ... A: If these sync to your Zen, they won't sync to your Eternity, because they aren't compatible. You ...
SCIPHONE	5/10/2009
Q: I Have a sciphone I68+ and i need to know how to set up my internet i put a tmobile sim card in ... A: Here are the settings. In answer to your second question, bluetooth can't be used for music ...
blackberry 8830 world edition	5/9/2009
Q: Can you get me the unlock code for this phone because noone else seems to be able to. My carrier is ... A: This device will not work with an AT&T SIM card. The bands that it works with in the US are CDMA ...
Traveling to Europe: Affordable data and cell service for Americans?	5/9/2009
Q: Greetings, I am a T-mobile subscriber and own an MDA which I understand can use in Eastern Europe ... A: If you have $100.00 to spend for the week, it would be much smarter to just have T-Mobile activate ...
cell phone	5/9/2009
Q: i have a cell phone from china. i love this phone but i am having trouble with the mms. i get the ... A: Here are the WAP and MMS settings for your chinese phone for T-Mobile. • TMOBILE SETTINGS 1- Main ...
queres re: iphone	5/9/2009
Q: I've just purchased an iphone and I have a few queries I was hoping you can help me with. (1) I ... A: You will need to set up another iTunes account for you otherwise all your husband's info will be ...
Application	5/9/2009
Q: I want an application where i can enter somebodys phone number and find where they are at that exact ... A: You didn't say who your wireless carrier is, but in order to use this type of application, you first ...
text messages from mexico	5/9/2009
Q: My friend in Mexico has a new Nokia cell phone and uses Telcel. I have a BlackBerry Bold and use ... A: What type of devices you both have doesn't really have anything to do with the problem you are ...
Blackberry Plans	5/8/2009
Q: i currently dont have a wireless provider, i am an australian coming to travel and study in america ... A: There's really not going to be a good way for you to use your current BlackBerry Pearl in the US on ...
question about my ifone cone p168c	5/8/2009
Q: my cell phone don't load all the stuff on the internet and won't plat any videos on u tube and stuff ... A: The reason is because the device you have does not work on AT&T's 3G network and that's why it isn't ...
blackberry 8830 world edition	5/7/2009
Q: Can you get me the unlock code for this phone because noone else seems to be able to. My carrier is ... A: The device you have works on the CDMA network in the US. The SIM card is only for use outside of the ...
i68 not working with rogers sim card	5/7/2009
Q: I got a Sciphone i68. when I put in the Sim card I can make a call (one) the it will not make ... A: There's no such thing as 4G GSM, but I believe that the problem is that the device is defective. If ...
mini cect i68	5/7/2009
Q: can u help with internet settings i live in ireland and i am on vodafone A: Here are the internet (WAP) settings: Internet Settings APN wap.vodafone.ie USER ...
AT&T phones	5/7/2009
Q: I was wondering, if i got a verizon Envy 2 would it work on my at&t plan? A: I'm afraid that this is not possible. Verizon uses CDMA technology and AT&T uses GSM. These two are ...
LGUX380	5/7/2009
Q: All of a sudden my phone no longer shows the icon 1x and now only shows the EVDO symbol. I was ... A: EVDO is the highspeed data network. It sounds like the voice network is somehow not available which ...
Switching Cell Phone Providers	5/6/2009
Q: DebiN, so I have an issue with my phones. I have a samsung cell phone through verizon, but the other ... A: Verizon uses a technology called "CDMA" and T-Mobile uses "GSM". These two technologies are not ...
Phone Problem	5/5/2009
Q: I have a Kyocera Cyclops K325 cell phone. I needed to charge it and it was doing fine. When I came ... A: If there is any way to return the phone, I would. If the charger is the original one for this phone, ...
ATT Sim card on unlocked LG KP 500	5/5/2009
Q: and it says 3G. I was going to buy an unlocked LG KP 500 Cookie phone, but I found that this phone ... A: If the phone does not work on a 3G network, that doesn't mean that you can't use your 3G SIM card. ...
sciphone i68+	5/4/2009
Q: we bought these phones off of ebay from somewhere in south east asia. we charged our batteries using ... A: Since I don't want to steer you wrong, I don't really have a site that I would recommend as being ...
lg env	5/3/2009
Q: My daughter has wanted the LG ENV phone since it was first introduced to the market. Unfortunately, ... A: Unfortunately, you will not be able to use the enV with AT&T service. This Verizon phone works on ...
Blackberry Pearl	5/3/2009
Q: How do I put all my internal stored memory (phone book) on to my SIM card. Also can I transfer it ... A: Unfortunately, it's not possible to transfer your contacts from a BlackBerry to your SIM card. But ...
buying unlocked iPhones and contract issues	5/3/2009
Q: I have a palm centro and have been fedup with syncing problems despite numerous "chat" with palm. I ... A: You would be much better off buying a SIM locked used iPhone either from AT&T directly (they sell ...
picture messaging	5/2/2009
Q: I am having an issue with my motorola RAZR. (US Cellular) I have sent picture messages and received ... A: For both of your issues, please contact US Cellular directly. They can tell you how many messages ...
i68+ MMS cannot receive	5/2/2009
Q: I can send MMS to other mobiles. I cannot receive, but sender is charged. I have sent many MMS to ... A: It would not be able the SIM card, it would be about the phone itself or the setup. I would assume ...
vx9400 on verizon not good service	5/2/2009
Q: Had vx9400 replace with insurance. the new one has poor poor reception. even when it says i have ... A: If this phone isn't working properly and the one before didn't either, the issue may be with Verizon ...
Itunes, mmsd cards, and my sprint rumor	5/1/2009
Q: I have a sprint rumor. I also bought an mmsd card to hold music. I have lots of songs on itunes, ... A: Your phone is not compatible with iTunes. In order to put music from iTunes onto a device, the ...
Use ATT device with Sprint plan	5/1/2009
Q: Is it still the case that ATT devices cannot be used with a Sprint plan? I have a BB Curve 8830 ... A: Yes, it is still the case. Sprint uses CDMA technology and AT&T uses GSM. The two are not ...
Mini HiPhone 2009 Quad Band Dual Sim Phone(China)	5/1/2009
Q: I Want To Order A Mini HiPhone 2009 From China.Is Says It Will Only Work With A GSM Network Of ... A: AT&T and T-Mobile are the only major carriers that use GSM in the US. You can't use Sprint or ...
Phone Problem	4/30/2009
Q: I have a Kyocera Cyclops K325 cell phone. I needed to charge it and it was doing fine. When I came ... A: When you put it on the charger, does it light up as though it is being charged? Have you removed the ...
LG KP500	4/30/2009
Q: A: You don't have to register a memory card. When you put the card into the device, it should work. I ...
cloned phones?	4/30/2009
Q: My friend said that anybody's cell phone could be cloned, meaning that it could be listened to, ... A: That statement is not true. It is extremely difficult to clone a GSM phone. Your phone is GSM. There ...
setting up to receive mms on sciphone	4/30/2009
Q: I have a sci phone i68+ and i can't receive my mms messages, how do i set this up to receive these ... A: Unlimited messages is for text, not MMS (just so that you are aware of this). The settings for ...
blackberry volume question	4/30/2009
Q: I have a tmobile blackberry curve 8320 and at one point disabled the + - volume keys on the right ... A: Then my best advice is that if the BlackBerry is less than 12 months old, I would suggest having ...
Transfer Photos	4/30/2009
Q: I have a Motorola V323i camera phone. I just want to take pictures with it and download them to my ... A: If you already have software that is compatible with your phone and computer, you may be able to ...
MMS ERROR	4/29/2009
Q: my Chocolate KG800, has the provider of AT&T, and when my phone tries to retrieve a picture message ... A: Because you have an unlocked phone, you have to program the WAP and MMS settings for your carrier ...
3-way-call	4/29/2009
Q: how do i end the call on one person but not both? A: You just toggle back to the first call using the Talk button typically on most phones. On a ...
need wap and mmsc settings for cect i68	4/29/2009
Q: i purchased a i68 sciphone from ebay phone is gd except i can't send mms msgs. i get msg saying i ... A: Here are the WAP settings: Internet Settings APN wap.optus.net.au USER ...
iFone A88 3.2-inch LCD Tri-Band Cell Phone	4/29/2009
Q: i have a ifone A88, and have a problem with the network. When i try to swich the network, it says: ... A: You are correct that you shouldn't have to change the network. I believe that you are trying to tell ...
iphone	4/29/2009
Q: I would like to purchase an iphone but only need limited hours. I noticed that the pay as you go ... A: There is no prepaid plan for the iPhone and only AT&T sells the iPhone and has iPhone plans. If you ...
Htc Dash	4/28/2009
Q: I recently had a problem with my Mobile dash. I cannot hear incoming or outgoing phone calls anymore ... A: When someone calls you, press the volume up on the side of the device. It sounds like it probably ...
Suddenly can't text	4/28/2009
Q: S. Cellular and have been texting for the past few days. I have had no problem until no suddenly I ... A: The problem is that the part of your cell phone's memory that it uses for text messages is full and ...
sopheno a text	4/28/2009
Q: I wanted to know if my job would be able to sopheno a text from a month ago asnd read what the text ... A: If your company uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server (where your email and calendar and contacts ...
PDA PHONES	4/28/2009
Q: I WANTED TO KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT PDA PHONES IN ECONOMICAL RANGE.ALSO COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME ABOUT ... A: The best way to answer this question is to know who your wireless carrier is and whether you are ...
MMS Messages	4/27/2009
Q: I have a Motorola Rokr Z6 phone and my wireless carrier is Cincinnati Bell. I can't receive MMS ... A: I'm not certain why there would only be problems opening messages that come from a particular ...
Internet service	4/26/2009
Q: I have an ATT Internet service that allows me to tether my laptop for 3G service. I just got a ... A: Actually, you need the service you have today. What you don't need is the aircard that you have. ...
swapping	4/26/2009
Q: I have Sprint service using with Sanyo device, I would like to use new phone, but it is a verizon ... A: The only legitimate way that you can use any Verizon device on Sprint's network is if Sprint is ...
mms	4/26/2009
Q: I cannot send or receive pics and it's in my package and all set up. I've been trying everything for ... A: This is what you had set up: Name: MediaNet Homepage: http://device.home Proxy 1: Port 1: 80 Domain ...
Sidekick id wont charge or turn on	4/25/2009
Q: I bought a sidekick id on ebay and th buyer said that it works. Upon receiving the sidekick i tried ... A: It could be the battery, it could be the charger port or it could be the charger. If I were to ...
MMS Messages	4/25/2009
Q: I have a Motorola Rokr Z6 phone and my wireless carrier is Cincinnati Bell. I can't receive MMS ... A: Did you buy the phone from Cincinnati Bell? Can you receive MMS from anyone? There shouldn't be any ...
Samsung eternity unfreeze	4/25/2009
Q: Unfortunately I froze my Samsung Eternity when trying to unlock it and my AT&T vendor is not willing ... A: I'm not positive what you mean by "freeze". If the screen is locked up, you simply take out the ...
iPhone Clone	4/24/2009
Q: I recently was given an iPhone Clone with no charger, I wanted to know where could i buy one ... A: This clone phone is not sold in the US nor is it sold by any carrier in the US. So, you won't be ...
cect a88 sms texts	4/24/2009
Q: so i just got my phone set up an workin for the most part but when i try to send a txt it wont work ... A: The "G" stands for 3G which is the highspeed network. Basically, if you set the device to always be ...
Pre paid phone	4/23/2009
Q: I wanted to take a pre paid phone to another country. Do you think it will work? Do I have to unlock ... A: Your prepaid phone will not work in another country. Don't bother with it. The service wouldn't work ...
cell phone purchase	4/23/2009
Q: 1. The disposable cell phones avaliable in Ireland, Are they sold at the Shannon, Ireland Airport? ... A: 1. I'm afraid that I don't know the answer to this. I would assume that disposable cell phones are ...
locked	4/23/2009
Q: i bought a phone and it was locked and then the person i bought it from gave me he unlocked code and ... A: If you use the same unlock code that you used originally, the phone will unlock. If you are not able ...
HTC Touch Pro on VW	4/23/2009
Q: Is an HTC Touch Pro purchased through Verizon, a CDMA-only phone? Is it possible to switch in a ... A: Though HTC makes the TouchPro in a GSM model, the TouchPro sold by Verizon is CDMA only and does not ...
retrieving deleted text messages	4/23/2009
Q: Ok I was wondering if it is possible for either T-Mobile or Verizon to retrieve deleted text ... A: It is not possible for either T-Moble or Verizon to retrieve the content of any text messages. When ...
Dialing a pre-paid cellphone in China from Canada	4/23/2009
Q: I have an unlocked Motorola Razor that currently has a prepaid sim card purchased in China. ... A: When you dial an international number for the US or Canada, you have to start by dialing 011, then ...
unlocked cell phone suddently not functioning	4/23/2009
Q: Since December, I have been using an unlocked Australian cell phone in Illinois, using an AT&T Sim ... A: The towers in Illinois are both 1900 and 850 and the issue may have been that AT&T replaced the ...
Porting my boost service	4/22/2009
Q: At present I have a Boost Mobile Motorola i415 phone that works just fine. A friend gave me a ... A: I'm afraid that you are wasting your time. The only way that you can use your Boost SIM card in a ...
accidental delete	4/22/2009
Q: I was listening to a VERY IMPORTANT voicemail for an employment oppurtunity, switched to a call that ... A: Are you positive that the message was actually deleted? If you are listening to a message and don't ...
international calls and domestic calls being made from same number at same time	4/22/2009
Q: My son had an LG Shine phone stolen. AT&T does not have a live person you can talk to after 9:OO ... A: You are completely correct that when your son went into the AT&T store the next and had his SIM card ...
Moto razor gone BLACK	4/22/2009
Q: Ok this is the second MOTO that has gone BLACK or "freaked out" on the display screen. I read all ... A: I recommend against home repair. It's not a good idea. Once the screen goes black, it's time to get ...
GPRS not subscribed !	4/20/2009
Q: I need to connect to the internet with my sciphone and I cant because it is all in chinese mobile. I ... A: AT&T: Main Menu * Entertainment * Services * Data Account * GPRS - Find one free account (like ...
Dialing a pre-paid cellphone in China from Canada	4/20/2009
Q: I have an unlocked Motorola Razor that currently has a prepaid sim card purchased in China. ... A: So is the problem that they can't call you or you can't make calls? If they can't call you it is ...
Sprint Blackberry	4/19/2009
Q: Okay so this might be a dummb question , but is there any way a sprint blackberry 8330 can be ... A: It's about the radio antenna and the bands that the phone has been designed to work on, not about a ...
phone	4/19/2009
Q: If I put my AT&T sim card in a Sprint phone will it work? ANSWER: There isn't a way to put a SIM ... A: It's not about fit, it's about compatibility. You cannot use an AT&T SIM card in any phone from ...
old	4/19/2009
Q: I read with interest your informative response to Felipe on 12/7/07 regarding his options pertaining ... A: GPS is only available on newer phones, so if you really want GPS, you would need a new phone. Just a ...
sciphone	4/19/2009
Q: I have a sciphone and tmobile service. I pay through tmobile for multi-media messaging yet cannot ... A: The information that I provided earlier is the only information that I have on the SciPhone and ...
CAN'T CHECK TEXT/PICTURE MESSAGING	4/19/2009
Q: EVERYTIME I TRY TO ACCESS MY TEXT/PICTURE MESSAGES I GET THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE; ALERT! CAN'T FIND ... A: Okay, that helps a lot. Here's the problem, that application that you downloaded changed your ...
Transferring my Pics and Contact Book	4/19/2009
Q: Greetings. Does the Kyocera K312 allow transfer of my pics and contact books to another device? If ... A: You can have your contacts and pictures transferred from any phone to another phone. To do this, you ...
sciphone	4/19/2009
Q: I have a sciphone and tmobile service. I pay through tmobile for multi-media messaging yet cannot ... A: Here are the WAP and MMS settings for T-Mobile. Let me know if this is what you have set up. If any ...
old "blue" ATT customer	4/19/2009
Q: I read with interest your informative response to Felipe on 12/7/07 regarding his options pertaining ... A: Your old Blue SIM card is not 3G, therefore, you would not be able to use any of the new 3G phones ...
CELL PHONESSS	4/19/2009
Q: what is better..a 2yr contract or 1???..and what are they for? A: When you sign a contract with a cell phone provider, that means that you are committing to using ...
CAN'T CHECK TEXT/PICTURE MESSAGING	4/19/2009
Q: EVERYTIME I TRY TO ACCESS MY TEXT/PICTURE MESSAGES I GET THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE; ALERT! CAN'T FIND ... A: Did you buy the Motorola Q from Cricket? I wasn't aware that they sell this SmartPhone. If you ...
sciphone	4/18/2009
Q: I have a sciphone and tmobile service. I pay through tmobile for multi-media messaging yet cannot ... A: If you have the settings for MMS programmed for T-Mobile, then the size of the files are too big. ...
sciphone help	4/18/2009
Q: i just received my sciphone i68+ in the mail from china. it is dual sim and i am on the at&t ... A: I would suggest a couple of things to troubleshoot this problem. One, if you have a friend who has ...
cell phone	4/18/2009
Q: So I bought a blackberry pearl online and when it got here I noticed it had t-mobile features on it. ... A: It won't work with AT&T service. You would need to start service with T-Mobile to use this ...
us and mexico texting	4/18/2009
Q: i live in the united states (illinois) and my friend lives in mexico (vera cruz) and we cant text ... A: When you want to send a text message to someone who lives outside of the US, you have to have your ...
Internet access via cell phone	4/17/2009
Q: I am looking for a no contract cell phone that I will be able to use a modem with a laptop during ... A: I'm not aware of any carrier in the US who offers a prepaid service that will allow you to use your ...
pictures being sent	4/17/2009
Q: when you send a picture from your phone to someone's email my question is does the cell phone carier ... A: The cell phone providers do not keep any content of any emails, or other files that are being sent. ...
Activate T-mobile MMS messaging for my Sciphone	4/17/2009
Q: I'm pretty sure you've answered this one before, but I can't seem to find your answer so here it ... A: Both the WAP and MMS settings for T-Mobile are below: • TMOBILE SETTINGS 1- Main Menu click on ...
motorola razor v3m	4/17/2009
Q: I bought this phone and I am wondering where is the esn located? I checked the back but there are ... A: The ESN should be located under the battery on a white sticker on the phone. If it doesn't show ...
wap browser	4/16/2009
Q: my phone motorazr v3xx and my carrer is att. just recently when i want to launch d wap browser the ... A: I strongly recommend that you contact AT&T's customer care. If your phone is still under warranty ...
Tracfone Service - Device Question	4/16/2009
Q: I have just purchased a Motorola W376g Tracfone. I live in a VERY rural area where the only carriers ... A: Unfortunately, the phone you purchased will not work in the area where you live, because it is a GSM ...
address book info	4/16/2009
Q: How do I move my address book information from a Palm TREO to my new smartphone Samsung Epix i907? A: If you have your addresses synched with Outlook, you can do it that way. Synch to your computer with ...
Verizon Motorola V750 on AT&T?	4/16/2009
Q: Is there any way of using my Verizon Motorola V750 on AT&T? I understand that my phone doesn't have ... A: Unfortunately, there isn't. It's not really about the SIM card, it's about the radio antenna. ...
t-mobile on a at&t lg shine	4/16/2009
Q: is it possible to get my top 5 on my lg shine and tzones and the rest of my tmobile service on my ... A: It's not possible to change the image on your AT&T phone. This firmware that came with the device is ...
can I activate a US Cellular phone with Tmobile?	4/16/2009
Q: I just wanted to know if it would be possible if I could activate a US Cellular Blackberry Curve ... A: The US Cellular BlackBerry unfortunately will not work on the T-Mobile network. These devices may ...
gsm unlock lg vu	4/16/2009
Q: I'm with t-mobile and bought a att phone (LG VU) does anyone know the code to convert the phone so ... A: No one on line will be able to tell you the SIM unlock for your device because every device has a ...
phone	4/15/2009
Q: If I put my AT&T sim card in a Sprint phone will it work? A: There isn't a way to put a SIM card of any kind into a Sprint phone because Sprint uses CDMA ...
missing important calls	4/15/2009
Q: I have been a loyal customer of BellSouth/Cingular/AT&T for years. A year ago I changed from a TREO ... A: I so very much wish that there was a phone that could do what you need, but I'm afraid that there ...
help me please	4/15/2009
Q: help me get GPRS and MMS ON THE IFONE P168C for T-mobile USA.as far thank u A: Here are the settings: • TMOBILE SETTINGS 1- Main Menu click on Entertainment then click on ...
can't get online	4/15/2009
Q: i just got the kp500 or lg cookie.i can't get online or recieve mms.my provider is att.iv'e called ... A: Here are the MMS settings for AT&T. These are the same regardless of the device. You just need to ...
SIM on T-mobile phone	4/15/2009
Q: I have a T-mobile phone that was activated with a phone number I ported over to Verizon. I just ... A: The rep is correct that you need a new SIM card. Whenever you cancel your service (or port your ...
Adress book to SIM card	4/15/2009
Q: is there anyway to add all of my contacts from the address book to the SIM card??? A: It's based on what type of phone you have. Many phones allow you to copy everything in your address ...
connection	4/14/2009
Q: Well it happened a while ago but when I was at school my sidekick got signal to at&t. It was pretty ... A: Who is your service with? Is it with T-Mobile? If it is with T-Mobile and it connected to AT&T, it ...
Text Messages	4/14/2009
Q: Do you happen to know whether or not it is possible to obtain a record of text messaging content ... A: It is not possible to obtain text messaging content from any carrier. They don't have it, don't keep ...
CELL PHONE	4/14/2009
Q: I HAVE A BOOST SIM IN A NEXTEL I930 IM ON THE UNLIMITED PLAN AN I CAN SEND MMS MESSAGES BUT NOT ... A: Unfortunately not, because Boost uses MMS messaging, not SMS and you can't program SMS like you can ...
Iphone (8GB) how to connect to blue ant earpiece for wireless?	4/14/2009
Q: I live in Canada but purchased my Iphone from the states before it was released here. The warranty ... A: The iPhone cannot be paired to every headset, unfortunately. The BlackBerrys can be paired to most ...
Lg shine	4/14/2009
Q: Mine also says insert smart chip...is that not the same as a SIM chip...I took the chip out of my ... A: Insert Smart Chip means SIM card, all the same thing. It means that the phone is SIM locked and if ...
Unlocked Motorola C168 not working in Greece	4/14/2009
Q: S. I purchased an unlocked Motorola C168 cell phone for use in Greece and when I put the SIM card in ... A: I appreciate the info. The issue is that the phone is unlocked, so there isn't a code to put into ...
micro sd adapter	4/14/2009
Q: i bought a memory card and i was told i can download music on it but for some reason i just cant do ... A: You can't just download music to a micro SD card and pla it on your phone. The card has to be in the ...
Making calls from pocket pc to lg dare	4/14/2009
Q: I have an lg dare vx9700 through Verizon. I have successfully paired the phone with my Ipaq 111 ... A: This is a limitation of the wireless carrier. You can't dial a voice call over a data channel and ...
Black Berry world edition 8830-Sprint	4/14/2009
Q: Now that Metro PCS offers BBs do you still feel it is unwise to flash to their services? A: Now that MetroPCS sells BlackBerrys, you have a much better chance of being able to flash a ...
my quad band phone want get internet or pix mail?	4/14/2009
Q: how can i configure internet access on my unlock quad band cell phone for tmobile? the one on ebay ... A: I don't have the step by step settings for a particular phone and I have searched for an on-line ...
Copy Perl address book to SIM card	4/13/2009
Q: How can (or Can I) copy the address book in my Blackberry Perl (8110) to the SIM Card? ANSWER: You ... A: And that was the other way to do it! They can copy the information to their system and then back to ...
Unlocked Motorola C168 not working in Greece	4/13/2009
Q: S. I purchased an unlocked Motorola C168 cell phone for use in Greece and when I put the SIM card in ... A: This sounds like an AT&T (Wireless) SIM card. Does the SIM card say "AT&T" on it? If so, the reason ...
my quad band phone want get internet or pix mail?	4/13/2009
Q: how can i configure internet access on my unlock quad band cell phone for tmobile? the one on ebay A: Here are the settings that you need: Internet Settings APN wap.voicestream.com ...
T-mobile phone switched to AT&T??	4/13/2009
Q: I Have t-mobile DASH and I currently have a phone contract with at&t can I use my DASH with at&t? A: If you get the Dash SIM unlocked, you can use it with AT&T. Make sure that you have an unlimited PDA ...
at&t	4/12/2009
Q: Well, we have had nothing but trouble with the phones that they offer. we have had one of the phones ... A: If it helps to know, AT&T doesn't manufacturer any phones so if you have had issues with phones, ...
Changing a blackberry pearl over to cricket...	4/12/2009
Q: I have a blackberry pearl 8100 that my sister gave me when she upgraded. Could I have it switched ... A: Cricket does not sell or support BlackBerrys, so you would not be able to make any BlackBerry work ...
LG Chocolate MG800	4/12/2009
Q: I just purchased a Chocolate phone MG800 from overstock.com. I currently have AT&T service and was ... A: This is a GSM phone and works on both the 850 and 1900 bands in the US, so it will work with AT&T. ...
zipit wireless	4/12/2009
Q: tell me everything u no bout a zipit wireless? does it ring or vibrate when u have a message? is it ... A: I think this is a great idea for a phone for a 14 year old. Here's a link to their site ...
mms message from tmoble to att help	4/12/2009
Q: why is it that when ever i try to open a mms/picture message from a t mobile customer on my att cell ... A: If it's the same person, that really helps. This means that it has nothing to do with T-Mobile, it's ...
Unlocked Motorola C168 not working in Greece	4/12/2009
Q: S. I purchased an unlocked Motorola C168 cell phone for use in Greece and when I put the SIM card in ... A: The Motorola C168 works on the 900 and 1800 GSM bands and these are the correct bands for Greece. ...
wireless network	4/12/2009
Q: i am wondering if it is usually free to use wireless Internet on my mobile phone if i am connected ... A: I was asking who your cell phone provider is. It's them who would be sending you a bill. If you are ...
Picture Mail	4/12/2009
Q: I have a Motorola prepaid Camera phone. I use T-Mobile prepaid cards. Someone sent me a picture ... A: If you can't view the picture, then it's most likely because you don't have MMS messages enabled on ...
lg cookie kp 500	4/12/2009
Q: i cant get any brower setting or get in the internet please help me thanks A: Who is your wireless provider? If it's Vodafone post-phone (contract), here are the settings. If ...
sim card	4/12/2009
Q: Can a att sim card work in a tmobile phone? A: If the T-Mobile phone is SIM unlocked, your AT&T SIM will work in a T-Mobile phone. If it's not SIM ...
mms message from tmoble to att help	4/11/2009
Q: why is it that when ever i try to open a mms/picture message from a t mobile customer on my att cell ... A: There's no reason why only MMS messages from T-Mobile subscribers would be a problem. If you have ...
information how to track unknown calls	4/11/2009
Q: i m getting calls and instead of number ......... is displayed also in call history i cant see the ... A: You cannot track any number that does not display anything in caller ID on a cell phone or landline. ...
cell phone for roaming simcard	4/11/2009
Q: Im glad that i saw this website and I hope that you can help me before buying a cell phone, I had a ... A: You will not be able to use this SIM card in any SIM locked phone. The phone would need to be a quad ...
Motorola Rzr 2 Cell Phone	4/11/2009
Q: My Rzr 2 has work well for over a year until two months ago. My phone works in Canada, London ... A: By putting your SIM card into another phone and verifing that it works properly, this would indicate ...
blackberry n Metro	4/11/2009
Q: I inquired at the Metro store if they now have a line of blackberry phones. Is this true? He showed ... A: MetroPCS is now selling BlackBerrys so if you want to buy a BlackBerry and you have MetroPCS ...
htc s-621	4/10/2009
Q: i purchaced an unlocked htc s-621 my provider is att am trying to set my multimedia profile so i ... A: In order to set the phone to access the internet, here are the AT&T settings: Internet ...
ATT Laptop Connect Card	4/10/2009
Q: I am on the $59.99 plan with the GT Ultra ATT laptop connect card. Can I use the sim from this and ... A: If you take the SIM card from your GT Ultra and put it into an AT&T phone, you will be charged for ...
motorola razr lux	4/10/2009
Q: I have just bought a new RAZR Lux from china and it works perfectly except one thing. if I enter a ... A: When you enter a number into memory, you should not have a "0" in front of it. That indicates that ...
cell phones	4/10/2009
Q: can u give me a lock code on a lg cu720 its a at&t phone but im trying to put my t mobile sim card ... A: Each phone has a unique SIM unlock code that is based on the IMEI number and the carrier. When a ...
Clearing cookies on us cellular easyedge	4/10/2009
Q: I have a motorola hint w/ us cellular using Easyedge as the mobile browser. I am having issues with ... A: Since this device is not really a PDA, it doesn't have a cache the way that a PDA or computer would, ...
calling my number	4/9/2009
Q: How do I get alltel to stop calling me about Lana McCoys phone bill when she does not live here! A: Richard - When they call you the next time, tell them that they have the wrong number and to please ...
cellular phone problem	4/9/2009
Q: i heard that you are an expert in cell- phone so i want to ask you this question. how would you ... A: You have the first thing requires, which is the USB cable, but what you are missing is the drivers ...
missed calls	4/9/2009
Q: everytime someone calls my blackberry pearl it goes straight to voicemail. How can i change it from ... A: Go into your Phone icon, then click on the Menu key and scroll down to Options,then scroll down to ...
Copy Perl address book to SIM card	4/9/2009
Q: How can (or Can I) copy the address book in my Blackberry Perl (8110) to the SIM Card? A: You can't copy the address book from any BlackBerry to your SIM card. Unfortunately, it is not ...
METROPCS VS BLACKBERRY	4/9/2009
Q: I BUY A NEW CURVE JAVLIN 8900 ON THE SHOP I PAY LIKE 500 DOLLARD BECAUSE I KNEW THAN METRO SELLL A ... A: The Curve Javlin 8900 is a GSM device and will not work on MetroPCS's network. Unfortunately, the ...
cell phone	4/9/2009
Q: i have the unlimited plan from boost Mobil with a Motorola i776,in i planning to buy the new bb ... A: In order for the BlackBerry data plan to work, Sprint has to set it up for yiou and also, you have ...
AT&T or Verizon	4/9/2009
Q: I am looking to switch phone services soon and it appears that these two companies have the two best ... A: AT&T and Verizon both have rate plans that are very similar for 5 users. All packages include free ...
Cell Phone flashing	4/8/2009
Q: My 6 month old Samsung sch-r610 went into a flash mode the other day and will not continue any ... A: If the phone is only 6 months old, it is still under warranty and should be exchanged under warranty ...
blackberry...	4/8/2009
Q: can you tell me if i have a blackberry cell phone with a sim card if it would work on the boost ... A: You can only use a Boost SIM card with a Boost phone. If your Blackberry is branded by T-Mobile or ...
AT&T vs AT&T wireless	4/7/2009
Q: I have AT&T gophone (Motorola C1681)and I dislike the form factor. I have an older AT&T Wireless LG ... A: Your old phone and original SIM card were purchased at the time that the company was "AT&T ...
Motorola L9 - 2GBcard formating failed	4/6/2009
Q: I have motorola L9 SLVR,i bought new 2 Gb Transcend micro SD card...on the first day the card was ... A: I'm not sure why this worked at first and if you were able to put any songs onto the card the first ...
At&t broke phone	4/6/2009
Q: I have an att plan with my family, my phone stopped working, I can't get a new phone till Aug. If I ... A: Unfortunately, a pay as you go phone will not work with your post paid SIM card. A temporary ...
sidekicks on ATT network..? the iD?	4/6/2009
Q: . im sorry to sound beyond stupid but.. which sidekick is best to be used and un-locked for ATT..? ... A: There is no Sidekick that can be used fully with AT&T service. The reason is that the Sidekick uses ...
How to activate a samsung e250 in washington dc	4/5/2009
Q: How do I activate my Samsung E250, (that was not purchased in the United States but outside of the ... A: This device does not need to be activated. It works on GSM and if you put a prepaid SIM into it, it ...
wireless network	4/5/2009
Q: i am wondering if it is usually free to use wireless Internet on my mobile phone if i am connected ... A: It is all based on who your wireless provider is. Who is your provider? How are you connecting to ...
Lg shine kf750	4/4/2009
Q: Okay, I am just asking because you said this phone is not for at&t therefore would it work with ... A: Nope. Another tri-band phone. A quad band phones is one that works on both the 850 and 1900 GSM ...
A88 Smartphone	4/4/2009
Q: I am interested in buying an A88 Smartphone (made in china), I live in Puerto Rico and my carrier is ... A: Unfortunately, your carrier uses the CDMA network for service to their customers and this device is ...
Blackberry	4/4/2009
Q: If I have tmobile and I unlock am AT&T blackberry and all I want to use is the calling feature will ... A: If you get the AT&T BlackBerry SIM unlocked, you will be able to use it as a phone without any ...
Cingular smart chip 64 in Nokia ATT replacement phone	4/4/2009
Q: wow this is refreshing finally I can ask a question and not feel like I"m being force fed into a ... A: they are always appreciated! If your contract is up, you will be getting a huge savings on an AT&T ...
cell phone	4/3/2009
Q: how long do cell phone companies keep records of picture text messages? A: One the message is sent and received at your phone, the cell phone company can then delete it from ...
Blackberry curve 8330	4/3/2009
Q: Metro pcs has now Blackberry 8330. I have one from verizon. Where in orlando fla, i can have it ... A: Since MetroPCS now supports this device, you should be able to have to set up for them. I would ...
landline/dsl	4/3/2009
Q: I would like to get rid of my phone service but keep my dsl service. Can this be done? I live in ... A: FairPoint does not allow home users to have DSL service without an active voice line. I might ...
hi-phone model 168++	4/3/2009
Q: Doug A: The charger that you are looking for that plugs into the wall uses the USB cable with the mini USB ...
Verizon Phone on Alltel Network	4/3/2009
Q: I would like to own a pink blackberry 8130 pearl. Alltel does not have it. We are in the conversion ... A: If you want to activate a Verizon device, you have to have a Verizon rate plan and change your ...
Verizon wireless	4/3/2009
Q: i purchased an e815 off ebay from monster celluar because they had good reviews and it say it was ... A: If customer service at Verizon cannot activate the phone, then unfortunately there is nothing that ...
esn numbers	4/2/2009
Q: i just got a at&t blackberry pearl for free. and im wondering if i can transfer that to my account ... A: What model of BlackBerry Pearl did you buy? If it's not branded Verizon and an 8130, it will not ...
Purchasing an iPhone off eBay	4/2/2009
Q: I currently have an AT&T Quickfire on the AT&T network, and my desire to purchase an 2G iPhone off ... A: You will not be able to use a 2G iPhone with your current SIM card without it being jailbroken. If ...
Email Text Message	4/2/2009
Q: I have an unlocked Motorola V190 with a T-Mobile SIM Card. It is a Quad Band GSM phone, originally ... A: Sending a message to an email address is not considered a text message (SMS), it is considered an ...
text message billing	4/2/2009
Q: How can I make my carrier (Alltel) prove their billing? They keep saying my daughter is going over ... A: If Alltel does not provide detailed text message billing (which I was not aware that they didn't ...
Sprint BB Curve not recognized	4/2/2009
Q: I just (3/09) bought a BB Curve 8330 from Sprint that came with Desktop Manager Software 4.3. ... A: You can't use a newer version of Desktop Manager because it doesn't go with your device. I would ...
HTC PRO	4/2/2009
Q: I currently have a service plan with sprint/nextel. My current phone is a nextel model that requires ... A: AT&T uses the GSM network and the HTC Pro model that is GSM for AT&T will not work with a Nextel SIM ...
call restrictions	4/1/2009
Q: i have a motorola w175g with tracfone service and when i try to call a canadian number i get a call ... A: Your calling plan does not include Canada, I'm afraid. Because Canada is not part of the US, it is ...
my iphone problem isn't a 3g is the old one	4/1/2009
Q: i got this iphone for my aunt and she has the itunes program installed already but she live in ... A: With specific software on the device, iTunes can't recognize the device. iTunes was designed to work ...
Htc not getting service.	4/1/2009
Q: wont work I've tried all the connectior options an still will not work.thanks A: Unfortunately, this device is tri-band GSM and only works on one US band for GSM, which is 1900 MHz. ...
SIM card swap	4/1/2009
Q: I have an LG ENV phone and I would like to take the SIM card out and install in an LG Voyager. Will ... A: Neither your enV nor your Voyager have a SIM card. These Verizon devices work on Verizon's CDMA ...
Erasing Contacts from Blackberry Pearl	3/31/2009
Q: I have read about your answer regarding 'wipe handheld' although I don't want to do that because all ... A: There's no "delete all" with a BlackBerry, I'm afraid. The intention is that if you want to delete ...
withheld numbers/ phone bill	3/31/2009
Q: Hey, if i call from my cell phone in Europe to a home phone in US, will the person in US have to pay ... A: The recipient of a call who is on a landline never has to pay for the call. It doesn't matter ...
text message billing	3/31/2009
Q: How can I make my carrier (Alltel) prove their billing? They keep saying my daughter is going over ... A: If you don't get detailed billing each month and you aren't able to see your calls and text messages ...
no picture messaging.	3/31/2009
Q: I recently bought an unlocked LG KE070 Shine online. Everything works except for the picture ... A: Whenever you purchase a SIM unlocked GSM phone, in order to use MMS messaging or WAP (internet), the ...
AT&T Care Cellular	3/30/2009
Q: I also have a monthly withdrawal from my checking account to this entity which AT&T has no record ... A: AT&T Wireless, AT&T Mobility, Cingular are all the same company. If the amount being withdrawn from ...
Using my blackberry as a modem?	3/30/2009
Q: i just acquired a blackberry from alltel. Well, the sales person said that my modem stuff should ... A: I would then suggest contacting Alltel as there may be some additional settings that you have to do ...
Blackberry Pearl and 2 Year contract	3/30/2009
Q: Ok i have a blackberry pearl from t-mobile i want to know if my sim card would work in a samsung ... A: Your T-Mobile SIM card will work in any T-Mobile branded device. A 2 year contract agreement means ...
Using my blackberry as a modem?	3/30/2009
Q: i just acquired a blackberry from alltel. Well, the sales person said that my modem stuff should ... A: What the sales rep failed to tell you was that you have to have the BlackBerry Desktop Manager ...
FN Key	3/29/2009
Q: Ok I pressed the FN key and then the "a", nothing happened. I even powered off my moto Q and turned ... A: So it sounds like there is either something wrong with the key (i.e., something that is keeping it ...
Moto Q function Key	3/29/2009
Q: My function key doesn't work at all on my motorla Q. When sending text messages, passwords for my ... A: If it doesn't work at all, i.e., you can't get the symbol or number when you press it, then your ...
scan disk memory card	3/29/2009
Q: How do i set the mp3 songs from my memory card to ringtones for people? A: You can't make .MP3 songs into ringtones without using a ringtone maker software package. ...
Sidekick	3/29/2009
Q: yeaa hello well i have a plan with rogers and i would really like to get a sidekick.. people say ... A: The Sidekick uses MMS (not SMS) for text messages and this requires the Sidekick server, so you ...
digital	3/29/2009
Q: why does my cricket phone say disabled in digital mode service when i click on clock, not alarm just ... A: The word "digital" is referring to displaying the clock digitally, i.e., "10:12" versus ...
Cellular services	3/29/2009
Q: I need some help to understand what kind of services is needed to use IM & GPS on a device, having a ... A: To use both IM and GPS, in most cases, requires software from your carrier. These are not things ...
Moto Q function Key	3/28/2009
Q: My function key doesn't work at all on my motorla Q. When sending text messages, passwords for my ... A: That's exactly what it is supposed to do, actually. The FN key is the "Alt" key. For example, if you ...
LG VX8550 Chocolate Slow playback problem	3/28/2009
Q: When I upload audio from the internet to my computer using the VCast Music manager, the files ... A: It's possible that there is just something wrong with the particular files that you are loading. ...
k550i as webcam	3/28/2009
Q: I have a sony ericsson k550i handset, it contains CYBER SHOT 2.0 mp camera. I wanna use it as a web ... A: You will not be able to use this device as a webcam. It is not possible, I'm afraid. Your very best ...
Moto Q function Key	3/28/2009
Q: My function key doesn't work at all on my motorla Q. When sending text messages, passwords for my ... A: Darius - To use the FN key on a Motorola Q to get what is listed on the upper row of a key, you ...
at&t razr v3i keeps turning itself off	3/28/2009
Q: I have a razr v3i which just keeps turning itself off. Last year I stopped using it because it would ... A: I'm afraid that there really isn't anything that you can yourself that is guaranteed or that may not ...
Nokia n82 question	3/28/2009
Q: Hey, I was reading up some of your answers on the n82 already and it's been helpful. Here's my ... A: This device is a GSM phone and will only work with a GSM SIM card so her choices in the US are AT&T ...
receiving mms on cect p168c	3/28/2009
Q: i have the cect p168c with tmobile carrier, i set up the mms settings. but when i received a picture ... A: There's a limit to the size of a message that can be downloaded and it is not contingent upon the ...
BB address book to motorola i776	3/27/2009
Q: I have just joined boost and would like to transfer all my addresses into the i776. How? I would ... A: If you contact Boost, you can ask them if your BlackBerry is compatible with their service. If it is ...
Motozine zn5 to cricket wireless	3/26/2009
Q: iam planing to get a new phone and was interested in a motorola motozine zn5 and use it on the ... A: W-CDMA is not the same as CDMA. GSM is part of WCDMA, but the US CDMA is not the same technology. ...
From Old Phone to a New Phone	3/26/2009
Q: I dropped my Cell Phone and now, whenever I am making a phone call, the other party can hardly hear ... A: It is very much to your advantage to get your phone from AT&T for just the $18.00 upgrade fee and 2 ...
blackberry 8320 camera	3/26/2009
Q: cannot open camera as normal.The message i get when i try to open cameris "COULD NOT START THE ... A: Take out of the battery and wait a few seconds and then put it back in. This should clear up the ...
sciphone i+68 internet	3/26/2009
Q: I just ordered a sciphone for tmobile and I haven't gotten it yet but I was just wondering if you ... A: Yes, you always have to pay for internet that you use with your carrier. It's not based on the ...
Sidekick	3/26/2009
Q: yeaa hello well i have a plan with rogers and i would really like to get a sidekick.. people say ... A: I'm afraid that they Sidekick will not work properly for you in Canada. You can use it as a phone, ...
Motozine zn5 to cricket wireless	3/25/2009
Q: iam planing to get a new phone and was interested in a motorola motozine zn5 and use it on the ... A: I'm afraid that you can't use a GSM phone with Cricket service. Cricket works on a CDMA network and ...
Blackberry 8703e	3/25/2009
Q: I owned this device in Canada and have since moved to China. I have found out that the phone has a ... A: Unfortunately, there is not. Whether a device communicates via GSM or CDMA is part of the hardware ...
sim card and old phone useage	3/25/2009
Q: I have a new sim card with a 3g logo on it.I also have a old at&t nokia 6620 phone .....keep in mind ... A: Your old AT&T Wireless phone will not work with a new AT&T (Mobility) 3G SIM card. The reason is ...
Memory SD card for Samsung A737	3/24/2009
Q: My grandson just received his Samsung A737 and tried to put a transflash/micro sd card in and he ... A: What is the size in Gigabytes of the card he is tyring to use? If this is a SanDisk card that is ...
Blackberry Storm	3/23/2009
Q: Can a Blackberry Storm CDMA phone be used on Alltel's network? A: Theoretically, it's possible, but it's up to Verizon as to whether they will allow it to be ...
unlocking phones	3/23/2009
Q: I just bought a phone off ebay. I have t-mobile service and bought a verizon phone thinking all ... A: Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to make a Verizon phone usable on the T-Mobile network. ...
Using Internet on blackberry 8320	3/23/2009
Q: Hey, ive jut got a blackberry 8320 and unlocked it. Im trying to use internet services on my phone ... A: Unfortunately, a BlackBerry cannot be configured for internet the way that an unlocked phone can be. ...
Cell phone compatability	3/22/2009
Q: I have a plan with at&t. The phone i have is the LG Shine. I am looking for a new phone online. I ... A: PLEASE do not buy a Sidekick of any kind. The Sidekick is a device that only works with T-Mobile. It ...
LG VU Caller ID Blocker	3/21/2009
Q: I used to have a Razor and just got the LG Vu. I know there was an option to "blocker id on next ... A: All you need to do is to press *67 before you dial the call and this will block caller ID on the ...
SonyEricsson unlocked G900 internet settings	3/21/2009
Q: I recently acquired the SonyEricsson G900 unlocked. I have TMobile and have been able to get the ... A: If T-Mobile provided you with the proper settings for WAP, then the device will work to access the ...
What is the best phone to get ?	3/21/2009
Q: How do I create a wireless access point to surf the web over a bluetooth connection? Also How do I ... A: Your best bet would probably be a Nokia phone. Just be careful that it is quad band and uses HSPA on ...
music files	3/21/2009
Q: i download music to my phone using windows media player so my playlists are there. when i access ... A: Unless you have software on your PC that is compatible with your phone that allows you to organize ...
sprint/nextel question	3/21/2009
Q: I have a sprint account and purchased a used nextel blackberry 7100i phone. Am I going to be able to ... A: Even though Sprint bought Nextel, the networks, phones and rate plans are still separate, with the ...
rizr z3	3/21/2009
Q: Please tell me the mms settings for T-mobile..i can get text messages but can not send them .. A: Whenever you purchase a SIM unlocked phone, you have to program the MMS and WAP settings since these ...
download	3/21/2009
Q: I have a Motorola V365 unlocked phone, is there any way to lock this phone because I can not ... A: Locking the phone won't solve the problem. You can't download ringtones unless you have the WAP ...
iPhone unlocked, question	3/20/2009
Q: UK I will pop in a sim card for each visited country, but, do you know if any of my mac data ... A: If the phone is unlocked, there's no need to do anything else (as you suspected). If the local SIM ...
blackberry curve questions	3/20/2009
Q: I have had a pantech duo for about a year and the key board is finally getting on my nerves. I use ... A: I absolutely love BlackBerrys and once you get one, you will wonder how you ever lived without one. ...
Triplicate entries in calendar	3/20/2009
Q: I just got a replacement 8330 Curve. Had a heck of a time setting it up to sync with Microsoft ... A: Your very best bet is to wipe the Curve and then just synchronize it again. It sounds like when you ...
lg rythm phone	3/20/2009
Q: Can I use any new Micro-SD card on my phone or are there certain types of cards for specific phone ... A: Most phones use the same type of micro SD card, but the size of the card (Kilobytes, Megabytes or ...
"FN" key	3/20/2009
Q: How do I get my function key to work on my MotoQ. When texting it doesn't work at all and also when ... A: What are you wanting to do with the FN key? If you want to get the numbers that are in blue to work, ...
Blackberry 7100i	3/20/2009
Q: I bought a blackberry 7100i off ebay a couple weeks ago and then realized that it didn't come with a ... A: Unfortunately, you can't buy a SIM card and have it work with a phone. SIM cards are programmed by ...
SunCom T-Mobile Subsidy Password	3/20/2009
Q: I know I should not have but I bought a RAZR V3 from a guy on eBay. I thought since he had ... A: I am afraid that I have bad news for you. T-Mobile will not be able to give you the passcode because ...
AT&T Care Cellular	3/19/2009
Q: Exactly what is AT&T Care Cellular, and how can they be contacted? A: There's no such thing as AT&T Care Cellular. There's AT&T Mobility's Customer Care organization, ...
cell phones	3/19/2009
Q: which cells phones are compatible with my 2005 E-55, I have MB blue tooth and verizon wireless ... A: In 2005, not a lot of cell phones were compatible with the Mercedes cars. I don't believe that any ...
unlocked phone but not unlocked internet capabilities	3/19/2009
Q: I have at&t wireless service. I recently bought an unlocked for many carriers phone off ebay. When ... A: So now you have Desktop Manager Software, but you haven't downloaded the firmware for an AT&T 8800 ...
metro pcs	3/19/2009
Q: I have a friend who has a metro pcs phone, sometimes when i try to call her it rings 1 time and is ... A: Basically, it means that your call is not being interpretted correctly by either the Public ...
Samsung Propel sgh-a767	3/19/2009
Q: How do I create a wireless access point to surf the web over a bluetooth connection? Also How do I ... A: Unfortunately, you can't. You will not be able to use a bluetooth connection to access a wireless ...
transfering sim card data	3/18/2009
Q: what to get the data from my sim that was in my at&t razor to my at&t pantec duo can't find my pics ... A: If the data is still on the Razr, just take your SIM card out of the Duo and and put it into the ...
Cell Phone Help	3/18/2009
Q: I have a Motorola I855 and my carrier is Boost. I just want to know how to transfer music I already ... A: In order to transfer music from your PC to your phone, the music has to be compatible with the phone ...
saving photos to SIM card	3/18/2009
Q: I have had a Razr for over a year, but recently upgraded to a Samsung Propel. I transferred my ... A: Just take the SIM card out of the Propel and put it into the Razr. Now copy the photos onto the SIM ...
motorolar razor+v3i(how to recover contacts)	3/18/2009
Q: my phone is motorola razor(v3i). I copied my contacts from my old sim to my phone so i can easily ... A: Once you have deleted contacts from your SIM (or phone), they cannot be retrieved. If you copy the ...
Boost Mobile and at&t	3/18/2009
Q: I have an at&t Blackberry curve that I currently have a go phone sim card in. If I get a boost ... A: Boost Mobile SIM cards work on the iDEN network and will not work in any AT&T phone (even if it were ...
Samsung Instinct with boost mobile unlimited plan	3/18/2009
Q: Is it possible to have the boost unlimited $50 plan on the Samsung Instinct. I know the Samsung ... A: To my knowledge, there aren't any smartphones that are supported under the Boost unlimited plan. The ...
Sim card	3/18/2009
Q: I have a cingular phone that needs a sim card to be able to turn on, i want to switch my provider to ... A: MetroPCS uses CDMA technology. Your phone and SIM card will not work with MetroPCS. If you want to ...
Compatibility with T-mobile sim cards	3/18/2009
Q: Hey, Just curious to see what my options are for buying an out of carrier phone and without ... A: You won't be able to use any phone from Verizon or Sprint or any other CDMA provider. A SIM unlocked ...
Moto Q	3/17/2009
Q: My fiancee recently switched from Altel to Verizon (which I have)and has left in her aftermath a ... A: The only way you can connect these Alltel phones to Verizon is if Verizon is willing to do this. ...
unlocked phone but not unlocked internet capabilities	3/17/2009
Q: I have at&t wireless service. I recently bought an unlocked for many carriers phone off ebay. When ... A: The only way to make a Blackberry work with your carrier (AT&T Mobility) is to download the firmware ...
GSM cross network compatability	3/17/2009
Q: I have AT&T, are there any phones for other service providers that would be compatible with my ... A: Your AT&T SIM card will only work in an AT&T branded phone or a SIM unlocked GSM phone that works on ...
LG8600--can it be used overseas (Africa)	3/16/2009
Q: I sent an LG8600 to a friend working in Ghana. He said he can't use the phone there, because it ... A: I'm afraid that the folks you spoke to at Verizon were incorrect. Your particular phone is a CDMA ...
New cell phone	3/16/2009
Q: I am looking to replace my cell phone and old school palm pilot with one device. I don't want a ... A: So the problem is that all of the PDA's that the carriers sell require you to purchase a data plan. ...
Cellular One SIM Card	3/16/2009
Q: I currently have a Cellular One SIM Card and phone. Cellular One says they will not replace my 1 1/2 ... A: Your Cellular One SIM card will work in any SIM unlocked quad band GSM phone. If the phone is not ...
US Cellular	3/16/2009
Q: Good Morning, I live in Iowa and my son lives in Wis. We used to be able to pay our son's cell phone ... A: I would recommend having your son add you as an authorized party on this account if you are wanting ...
cell phone plans	3/16/2009
Q: I have verizon contract at $39.99 (cancelled temporarily AND on hold til tomorrow. If I cancell ... A: None of the carriers offer a $15.00 plan, I'm afraid. The lowest plan is $39.99 like what you are ...
nextel voicemail	3/16/2009
Q: I hope you can help me!!! My nextel voicemail used to work fine, its all set up and when anyone ... A: It sounds like the voice mail number that your phone calls has either been erased from your device ...
HTC FUZE Cell Phone	3/16/2009
Q: When I receive a photo in a MMS, it ask me to press "Download", then says can't be downloaded??? My ... A: I'm very glad to hear that this is a device you bought from the AT&T store since it is under ...
my sidekick 3	3/16/2009
Q: I just bought an unlocked sidekick 3, my service now is thru Tmobile. I got it so that I could strt ... A: If the phone is losing all your information when it is powered off, then it is not working properly ...
SunCom to T-Mobile sim in 3G i phone	3/15/2009
Q: I just bought an unlocked 3G 8GB i phone on ebay. It was listed as being unlocked for T-Mobile. I ... A: The iPhone is an AT&T only device, so I have no idea how someone could say that it was unlocked for ...
Sony Viao E66	3/15/2009
Q: I saw in another question that you said someones Sony Viao cell phone wouldnt truely operate as a ... A: The MMS and WAP programming is specific to your carrier and will not be in the book. You will need ...
activate old phone	3/15/2009
Q: I have been with us cellular for 15 years, I am disabled and my sister gave me her old t-moble. I ... A: The problem is that US Cellular uses a technology called "CDMA" and T-Mobile uses "GSM". It's not ...
razar v3	3/15/2009
Q: i bought a razar v3 on ebay and it's unlock but does not have a at&t flash in it i just says ... A: GSM phones don't need to be flashed to the carrier. They only need to be SIM unlocked. This device ...
Sony Viao E66	3/15/2009
Q: I saw in another question that you said someones Sony Viao cell phone wouldnt truely operate as a ... A: I'm not sure of the answer you were reading, but the phone that you detail above is a quad band ...
Motorola Razor V3	3/14/2009
Q: I purchased a Go Phone Motorola Razor V3 phone and I can not access the internet. I have a plan ... A: Take the phone back to AT&T and have them replace it for you under warranty. There is nothing that ...
how to remove simlock?	3/14/2009
Q: I just bought a cell phone from AT&T Nokia 6650. I would like to use also my Polish SIM Card in ... A: AT&T will not provide you with the unlock code for this device because you don't have a post-paid ...
how to remove simlock?	3/14/2009
Q: I just bought a cell phone from AT&T Nokia 6650. I would like to use also my Polish SIM Card in ... A: Is AT&T your provider of wireless service, i.e., do you have a current plan with AT&T today? If you ...
changing phone numbers	3/13/2009
Q: I'm planning on getting the sprint instinct by samsung in the future. The thing is I want to get my ... A: When you get a new phone from Sprint, you will automatically begin a new 2 year agreement ...
GSM for 8330	3/13/2009
Q: I have a Blackberry 8330. I will be traveling to Ireland. I would like to be able to use my bb ... A: Sprint is correct. The 8330 is a US only device. It does not have the ability to work on GSM service ...
sim swap	3/12/2009
Q: i have a business issued blackjackII on att, can i use that sim card in an iphone? A: You can, except that you will be billed for every kilobyte of data that you use at $0.02 a kilobyte. ...
broadband	3/12/2009
Q: where to find the esn# on the broadband A: I'm sorry, but I don't know what you mean by "the broadband". I'm not aware of any phone by the name ...
blackberry pearl addressbook features	3/12/2009
Q: I am considering purchasing a Blackberry Pearl. On the website description, it did not give details ... A: You can store more addresses on this device than you probably need. Well over 1,000. The voice ...
Centenniel-ATT	3/12/2009
Q: My mother has a SGH X426 Samsung that has an LCD out on it. She is currently a Centennial customer ... A: I can 100% assure you that Apple will not be severing their relationship with AT&T. They have a 5 ...
Sim card	3/12/2009
Q: Why is my phone saying Sim card full please delete SMS messages, why are they saving to my Sim? A: Your text messages shouldn't save to the SIM by default. But it sounds like the SIM is full as it ...
how to remove simlock?	3/11/2009
Q: I just bought a cell phone from AT&T Nokia 6650. I would like to use also my Polish SIM Card in ... A: If your Polish SIM card is active, then the phone you purchased is not SIM unlocked. You have to ...
Boost vs. Nextel	3/11/2009
Q: I have had sprint for a long time and like it, but now i hear about Boost mobile and the texting, ... A: Boost is using the same network as Nextel basically because it is now under Sprint's umbrella. ...
Unlocking sim/phone 2 get free service	3/11/2009
Q: But I was wondering if there was any way that i could get free service off the i880? Or you know if ... A: You cannot use this device without active service. Unlocking a phone just means that you don't have ...
Motorola World Edition Z6C in Baja, Mexico	3/11/2009
Q: We have traveled to Baja California several times and have had mixed success with our cell phones ... A: If you are having trouble getting reception with your current Verizon phone and it is in good ...
Volume adjustment	3/11/2009
Q: Since yesterday morning my 8310 has been acting funny. I am getting all my data services OK. I am ... A: Please call your wireless provider and have your Curve replaced under warranty (if it is 12 months ...
Unlockable Nextel Phones and Boost	3/11/2009
Q: I am looking at going to boost mobile with thier new $50 plan. If i have a new blackberry Curve ... A: You cannot use this device with Boost's new $50.00 plan. No Blackberry options will work on a device ...
caller id	3/11/2009
Q: I recently switched from at and t to metro pcs and programmed all my contacts into my sisters old ... A: I have never heard of this issue before. This is very strange, indeed. Is the phone branded by ...
N-telos	3/11/2009
Q: I am on the N-telos network. Do they use CDMA, GSM, IDEN, TDMA. What kind of unlocked cell phone ... A: They use GSM like most carriers outside of the US. Any quad band GSM SIM unlocked phone will work. ...
transferring phone numbers	3/11/2009
Q: I have an LG Vu and now just got the Blackberry 8820. Is there a way to transfer the phone numbers ... A: If you take your SIM card from the Blackberry and put it into the Vu and then copy all to SIM, then ...
motoQ	3/10/2009
Q: can anyone help me? i have a moto Q from telcel(mexico)but i would like to use with t mobile. when i ... A: The device has to be SIM unlocked to use it with another carrier. You will need to either get Telcel ...
T MO Curve	3/10/2009
Q: I have the Curve . How do I retrieve a voicemail from another phone? A: Go into the Phone icon and then click the Menu button and scroll down to Voice Mail. The access ...
Alltel's Blackberry Pearl	3/10/2009
Q: I was given an alltel blackberry pearl by an alltel customer. since verizon has purchased alltel, ... A: Even though Verizon purchased Alltel, if you have an Alltel phone, you have to have an Alltel plan. ...
ebay phone	3/10/2009
Q: I recently bought a verizon inpulse phone (moto w775) on ebay. When I tried to activate the phone ... A: It sounds like you purchased a stolen cell phone. I can guarantee you that there is no way to ...
motorola razor v3mg	3/10/2009
Q: the only thing that works on the keyboard is the on off button. is there a way to repair the board ... A: If the device is no longer under warranty, I would recommend replacing it. You could take it to a ...
Motorola Q phone	3/9/2009
Q: How do I forward a text message along with the original sender information to another phone using ... A: Unforunately, this is not possible. When you forward a text message, it does not forward the way ...
CIngular phone compatibility	3/9/2009
Q: I have a cingular pre-paid RAZR and i lost the sim card for it. Can i buy a go phone and use the sim ... A: Your SIM card is your phone number and rate plan, even on prepaid. If you lost your SIM card, you ...
wireless data	3/9/2009
Q: I realize that this is out of your possible area of expertise, but I am just looking for a provider. ... A: AT&T and Sprint do not offer prepaid plans for wireless data (we call them "Aircards" and the plans ...
effect of extreme heat on cellular phones	3/9/2009
Q: I left my nokia E71 inside my car. I just remember about it after 10hrs and was exposed to extreme ... A: As long as the white liquid indicator under the back cover is not red or pink, you should be able to ...
porting phone number	3/8/2009
Q: I ported my number over from sprint to another company and I am able to talk and text to any other ... A: First, have one of your friends who has Sprint service delete you from their contact list. Then, ...
go phone prepaid sim for blackberry pearl8120	3/8/2009
Q: can I use go phone prepaid sim on my own blackberry pearl 8120, OR any service plan of blackberry is ... A: You cannot use a prepaid SIM card in any BlackBery and there is no service plan for a Blackberry ...
Insert smart card error	3/8/2009
Q: I purchased an unlocked LG Vu cu920 on eay and put my t mobile sim card in it. It worked perfectly ... A: Insert SIM card means that the SIM is not seated correctly. It may not be locked into place and got ...
verizon 8330	3/8/2009
Q: If a blackberry 8330 is on verizon network, could it still be used with a sim card abroad? In other ... A: In order to use the international bands for the GSM part of this device, the device would have to be ...
Boost Mobile - can I make different carrier's phone work with it?	3/7/2009
Q: I am considering making a switch to Boost mobile. Problem is that none of the phones I am finding ... A: Easier said that done, I'm afraid. You need a data plan with a Blackberry to get it to work for ...
Question about Boost and Nextel SIM compatibility.	3/7/2009
Q: How can I get my Boost mobile Motorola i425 SIM, that is new, to work with in a Nextel Motorola ... A: In order to use a Boost Mobile SIM in a Nextel device, the device has to be SIM unlocked. That ...
unlocked bbstorm	3/7/2009
Q: Can I use an unlocked bb storm with alltel? I'm not sure if I can. Or would I be able to use it with ... A: An Unlocked BlackBerry Storm can be used with a T-Mobile SIM card since the device is a dual radio ...
Net10 LG1500	3/6/2009
Q: I've had my LG1500 for about 1 year, but I've started having problems with it. I can make and ... A: When you turn up the volume button, you have to actually be on a call to do this. You can't do it ...
Alltel phone plan	3/6/2009
Q: I have Alltel cell phone with My Circle and the Nationwide plan. I have a friend who moved to ... A: For Alltel, Canada is not considered to be "domestic", so a number for a friend in Canada is not ...
entering capital A as a password	3/6/2009
Q: I set up my password and used a capital A are part of the code. When I click on the shift key (up ... A: It's based on the phone, but basically, the "plain" capital A is retrieved by pressing the number 2 ...
Blackberry Sprint 8350i bluetooth	3/6/2009
Q: I thought with the purchase of a cheap bluetooth dongle I could replace my aircard and use the ... A: In order to use a Blackberry as a modem so that you can tether it to your computer and use it to ...
phone compatibility	3/6/2009
Q: I am currently a Cricket customer and my phone has malfunctioned and needs to be replaced. A friend ... A: If a CDMA phone is unlocked, it can be flashed to work with another CDMA provider, but only if that ...
att compatible cell phone	3/6/2009
Q: i want a cell phone that has a touch screen and qwerty keyboard, has bluetooth, a camera, wifi, gps, ... A: This particular phone has not been certified on AT&T's network and as you know, they do not sell it. ...
confused	3/6/2009
Q: i bought a tracfone with a sim card in it i have not activated it at all its as if its never been ... A: Unfortunately, this is not possible. The Tracfone you purchased works on a GSM network (any phone ...
motorola razr v3x	3/5/2009
Q: I bought a motorola razr v3x off of ebay when I put my sim card in it says NO SERVICE when i go to ... A: I have a bad feeling that this phone's internal radio is damaged. If it can't see the network with ...
SMS Retrieval	3/5/2009
Q: I have seen SIM card readers and SMS retrieval devices on the internet that say they can retrieve ... A: The way that these things work is that before you send or receive texts, they basically put ...
Blackberry Pearl	3/5/2009
Q: I need to copy all of my contacts on my phone to my SIM card. I am switching to the iPhone and I ... A: You don't need to do this. When you buy your iPhone, just take the iPhone and your Pearl to an AT&T ...
changing AT&T phone to Tmobile	3/5/2009
Q: I have a Razor that was with AT&T my friends phone broke and she is with TMobile. I want to give her ... A: Unfortunately, your Razr is not compatible with her SIM card. You Razr would have to be SIM unlocked ...
DECT 6.0 cordless phone	3/5/2009
Q: Not a cell phone question, but thought you might be familiar. I have an ATT DECT 6.0 cordless phone ... A: You can't mix them, unfortunately. If you want a total of 3 handsets and the DECT you have now says ...
sim-card-less krzr... new bb storm	3/5/2009
Q: I have a malfunctioning verizon krzr that has been driving me nuts so a my girlfriend went out and ... A: Verizon works on a CDMA network and does not use SIM cards in their devices. The ESN of the device ...
US Versions	3/4/2009
Q: I'm looking at buying a Nokia N97,but it says the US version will not be out when the original is ... A: When a device is a "US version", it means that it will work on both US GSM bands (850 and 1900). A ...
Portability of iPhone numbers	3/4/2009
Q: I bought two iPhones in San Francisco, telling the Apple Store salesperson that I was buying one ... A: Unfortunately, it is not possible for non-business accounts with AT&T to have numbers in two ...
DECT 6.0 cordless phone	3/4/2009
Q: Not a cell phone question, but thought you might be familiar. I have an ATT DECT 6.0 cordless phone ... A: If you have any brand of cordless phone with any number of handsets, all of the handsets can be in ...
Cell phone password	3/4/2009
Q: I recently changed my cell phone password to lock my child out from looking at it. I forgot what I ... A: There isn't any way to reset the password on a regular cell phone without going to your carrier. I ...
best international cell phone	3/4/2009
Q: I want to be able to make calls from following areas,Home area Winnipeg, CA, but travel All over US, ... A: There is no wireless carrier who has service all over the world on their own network. There are many ...
palm treo 650	3/4/2009
Q: I bought a unlocked palm treo 650 off the internet. on the phone it says its from cingular but but ... A: Whenever you buy a used phone that uses a SIM card, it should never come with a SIM card. The SIM ...
HTC 8525	3/4/2009
Q: I have an 8525 that will not see my sim card. The card works fine. att say the puk code is 53645822 ... A: It sounds like your SIM has a lock on it and that is the PIN it is asking for. There is no generic ...
Cell phone	3/4/2009
Q: I am thinking about a cell phone for emergency use only. I am somewhat familiar with traphone(sp). ... A: I would recommend getting a prepaid phone from either T-Mobile or AT&T and if you put $100 onto the ...
i870 phone with Boost Mobile	3/3/2009
Q: I was on a Nextel plan with my i870 and recently re-activated my boost mobile SIM card and I ... A: Give your carrier a quick call to customer care and ask them what the proper voice mail number is ...
warranty	3/3/2009
Q: I just bought an LG voyager on craigslist from a local guy. The phone is still under the 1 year ... A: If you bought the phone from Craigs List, then it is not under warranty with the carrier. Warranties ...
Blue tooth headset for smart phone	3/3/2009
Q: I have a Digipower Bluetooth over the head/boom mike headset (MODEL HFBLU-H1) that does not mate ... A: No, this headset is not compatible with your phone. That is why they are not pairing. Most bluetooth ...
Hey	3/3/2009
Q: http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phone-details/?device=Pantech+Matrix+-+Green&q_s ... A: Slider phones definitely have their pluses and minuses. If you are having issues with a phone you ...
Blackberry 8820	3/3/2009
Q: I have a blackberry 8820 no data plan or blackberry plan. My provider is ATT formally Cingular. My ... A: You cannot use a Blackberry from any provider for anything other than voice and text unless you have ...
HTC 8525	3/3/2009
Q: I have an 8525 that will not see my sim card. The card works fine. att say the puk code is 53645822 ... A: I am confused as to why AT&T would provide you with a puk code. If your SIM card is a 3G SIM card ...
Transfer from SPH-A840 to M320	3/2/2009
Q: If Sprint does not use a sim card for the information stored on one's cell phone and it is actually ... A: Your information is not stored on Sprint's network, it is stored on the phone's internal memory. SIM ...
background apps	3/1/2009
Q: I'm curious...I have at least 3 apps that run in the background unless I specifically close them. 2 ... A: If the application is designed to run in the background, like Salesforce.com and others like this, ...
black screen	3/1/2009
Q: I dropped my verizon chocolate and now the screen is black. Phone still works fine but I can't see ... A: I don't believe that you (or Verizon) will be able to transfer anything over for you since you can't ...
email message alert	3/1/2009
Q: I have a Blackberry Curve 8320 with TMobile. I have 2 email accounts set up one for work and one ... A: The asterisk associated with new messages shows up regardless of where the new message is (i.e., ...
Metro-PCS flash service	3/1/2009
Q: I have recently called the metro service line after being told by a friend that she bought a phone ... A: You can always try to do this and if MetroPCS is willing to flash it, then go ahead. The problem is ...
blackberry's an boost mobile	3/1/2009
Q: Wont the blackberry 7520 Iden work with Boost Mobile? To my understanding all boost services should ... A: Boost does not sell or support Blackberry services, so even though this is an iDEN phone - first, it ...
phone on internet	3/1/2009
Q: i was thinking about ordering a Tri-Band phone similar to an iPhone on the internet on a wholesale ... A: There's no telling where it would work and where it wouldn't. Corr's mapping of the bands they use ...
bluetooth motorola w376g	3/1/2009
Q: i have a motorola w376g (tracfone) with bluetooth and i was wanting to know if it would pair up with ... A: What would you want to do by pairing the two phones together? There isn't much that could be ...
blue tooth cell phone	2/28/2009
Q: I have a 2007 E350 benz. I would like to purchase a touch phone with bluetooth from verizon that is ... A: All cell phones that have bluetooth capability work with your car. Some will work in a more ...
LG KE500	2/28/2009
Q: I have trouble with my LG KE500 phone. I'm with T-mobile and I've tried getting it fixed at the ... A: If the phone is 12 months or less in age, then have T-Mobile replace it under warranty. If it is ...
Metro-PCS flash service	2/28/2009
Q: I have recently called the metro service line after being told by a friend that she bought a phone ... A: If the phone is one that MetroPCS sells, and it is unlocked, it can be flashed to MetroPCS. If it is ...
phone on internet	2/28/2009
Q: i was thinking about ordering a Tri-Band phone similar to an iPhone on the internet on a wholesale ... A: Personally, I would not buy this phone if I were you. You need a phone that works on both US bands ...
Cell phone charger port bad-need to recover info.	2/27/2009
Q: DebiN, I read a post from 9/8/2008 to Ilona who had a similar problem with a bad port for charging ... A: Your Verizon phone does not use a SIM card. A SIM card is used in GSM phones (yours is CDMA) to make ...
motorola razr v3c	2/27/2009
Q: can you use motorola phone tools to put songs that i have on my computer on my phone as ringtones ... A: Unfortunately, you cannot use MPT to convert songs to ringtones. This is not possible with this ...
picture message	2/27/2009
Q: I have motorola Rarz V3i. How to retrieve a picture message that had been deleted? ANSWER: Hi Kat - ... A: The operating system of a cell phone is completely different. It is not like Windows, where there is ...
picture message	2/27/2009
Q: I have motorola Rarz V3i. How to retrieve a picture message that had been deleted? ANSWER: Hi Kat - ... A: I'm afraid that it is not possible. You cannot retrieve anything from the phone's memory. They are ...
features on LG 1500	2/27/2009
Q: I don't find anywhere in my manual for my LG1500 Net10 phone, where the hands free speakerphone is ... A: While you are on a call, press the key that looks like an "i" with a circle around it. This will ...
International Calling	2/27/2009
Q: I have a Version World Edition 8830 Blackberry phone. I have used e-mail and phone service in the UK ... A: If you get your device SIM unlocked, when you travel abroad, you can buy a prepaid local SIM card ...
wat up	2/26/2009
Q: i have a problem when i via bluetooth songs to my phone it want let me save them as ringers A: Unfortunately, you cannot convert songs to ringtones this way. You need to either buy ringtone maker ...
Metro Flash A Blackberry	2/26/2009
Q: I would really like to metro flash my blackberry , I heard that the phone will only be able to make ... A: Please do not try to flash your Blackberry to MetroPCS. It is true that you will will only be able ...
RAZR will only charge sometimes...	2/26/2009
Q: I know someone asked a similar question, however my problem is somewhat different. I have a RAZR ... A: Honestly, if the phone is 5 years old, it is not worth trying to repair it or even the battery. Cell ...
cect p168 and boost	2/26/2009
Q: nextel.boost now and my phone does have a sim hoever how can I get it to wrk with my boost now A: This is a GSM phone and will not work with Sprint, Nextel or Boost service. Nextel and Boost use a ...
sidekick wireless	2/26/2009
Q: I bought my sidekick slide from a friend of mine. It is in great condition with some minor stratches ... A: In all honesty, it sounds like the phone's internal radio antenna is damaged. You should not be ...
cell phone compatibility	2/26/2009
Q: I have AT&T/ Cellular One service, I choose to stay with my original Cell One plan that is unlimited ... A: What you were told at the AT&T store is completely correct, I'm afraid. You are able to keep your ...
cell phone	2/26/2009
Q: i have a samsung instinct. it's okay. overrated though i think. the keyboard is god awful! i press k ... A: The rate plan and features that you have today would be the same if you bought a new phone from ...
Useing a Unlocked Nextel on the Sprint Network	2/26/2009
Q: I am currently a Sprint Customer and have been since Sprints birth into communications. I was ... A: Unfortunately, with Sprint service, you will not be able to activate an unlocked Nextel device. With ...
Motorola RAZR V3i user	2/26/2009
Q: When we delete mms or sms, is there any files like recycle bin in the cell phone? Example, computer ... A: Unfortunately not. Cellphones are not like computers where they have recycle bins or trash. Once ...
lgvu	2/26/2009
Q: but it keeps asking to insert the smart chip. I do have a company phone is that what it could be? A: If the SIM card you have is an AT&T Mobility 3G SIM card with post-paid service, it will work with ...
Receiving text messages	2/26/2009
Q: I just got a blackberry but I can't receive his text messages. He has an iphone. Is there any reason ... A: It doesn't matter what device is sending messages. What matters is whether you recently changed ...
unlock phone	2/25/2009
Q: i cant remember what the security or unlock code is can i get help A: The default codes are typically either 000000 or your 7 digit phone number or 0000 or the last four ...
Does Sprint/Nextel Phone works on Boost Mobile	2/25/2009
Q: I have a Nextel ic502 can i connect this phone with Boost Mobile A: The device would have to be SIM unlocked to work with a Boost Mobile SIM card. You would need to ...
Unlocked Motorola Pebble	2/25/2009
Q: I recently purchased an "unlocked" phone from Ebay, never used in the box, and I cannot send or ... A: Since T-Mobile sells this device, all you need to do is to call them or go to a T-Mobile store and ...
picture message	2/25/2009
Q: I have motorola Rarz V3i. How to retrieve a picture message that had been deleted? A: Unfortunately, it doesn't matter what device you have or who your carrier is, you cannot retrieve ...
pantech duo	2/25/2009
Q: i have a pantech duo and some pushed me into a table and the screen went out. i can still call out ... A: If the device is less than 12 months old and you can get AT&T to repair or replace it, it is free. ...
Text message downloads	2/24/2009
Q: I have a Sony Ericsson K550i and need to keep a number of SMS text messages I have received. I ave ... A: You cannot send text messages via bluetooth, I'm afraid. When you move them to Saved Messages, they ...
smart chip vs sim card	2/24/2009
Q: I have a at&t sony ericsson phone and want to use my 'smart chip' in an (older) blackberry 7100g. ... A: When your addresses are on your SIM card, you will see the No Addresses when you open your Address ...
smart chip vs sim card	2/24/2009
Q: I have a at&t sony ericsson phone and want to use my 'smart chip' in an (older) blackberry 7100g. ... A: If the 7100g is a Cingular branded device, it will work with your current SIM card. If it is an AT&T ...
compatiable phones	2/23/2009
Q: I wanted to sign up for a boost mobile plan, but wanted to know if I could use a nextel handset. I ... A: The problem is that Direct Connect and messaging will not work because Boost uses MMS and Nextel ...
unlocking cellphone	2/23/2009
Q: My daughter want to us her old cell phone but forgot the personnel lock code she set. It a t-mobile ... A: The phone doesn't have to be under warranty in order for T-Mobile to help you with unlocking the ...
Text message downloads	2/23/2009
Q: I have a Sony Ericsson K550i and need to keep a number of SMS text messages I have received. I ave ... A: Unfortunately, you cannot transfer text messages the way that you can music, etc. If you want to ...
CDMA card on BB8830 from US Cellular	2/23/2009
Q: I have a customer going to Europe, currently uses the BB8830, that will allow him to purchase sim ... A: The 8830 will only allow a GSM SIM card for outside of the US if US Cellular has SIM unlocked the ...
Help unlock phone	2/23/2009
Q: i have a MOTOROLA W385 phone that i lost. i found my phone but now i can't open it because it ... A: If you call your carrier, they can help you get the phone unlocked. As long as the phone is ...
Cell Phones	2/23/2009
Q: Can an incoming number(a troubled caller) be blocked on a cell phone?? ANSWER: Hi Bill - Are you ... A: Blocking a call can sometimes be done through your phone (if the phone is capable and your carrier ...
texting google on metropcs	2/23/2009
Q: My friends have ATT and they showed me they can text google 466453 for information like definitions ... A: Unfortunately, MetroPCS does not support this "shortcut", so you will not be able to do this with ...
converting a gsm phone to cdma	2/22/2009
Q: verizon just bought my provider, unicel, and i am told the razr2 i just bought 4 months ago for $350 ... A: There is absolutely nothing that can be done to a GSM phone to make it work on a CDMA network. If ...
Phone charger	2/22/2009
Q: Someone told me that my cell phone charger uses electricity when it is plugged into an outlet even ... A: There is some electricity going through any device that is plugged into a wall socket, so yes, if ...
Blackberry for MB E350	2/22/2009
Q: I have a Blackberry 8120 and I'm trying to download my contact list to my cars phone list but it ... A: Not all cellular devices are fully compatible with all cars that have bluetooth capability. What ...
Flashing Phones	2/21/2009
Q: I want to make sure I understand before spending any money for this service. I have Sprint LG Rumor ... A: I strongly recommend against you having your LG Rumor flashed to Cricket's network. You will only be ...
t mobile	2/21/2009
Q: will my t mobile sim work in a unlocked i776 boost mobile phone A: I'm afraid that this is not possible. The i776 is an iDEN phone and T-Mobile uses GSM technology. ...
sim card	2/21/2009
Q: I put a sim card into a different phone, and got the msg insert sim card. So I tried to put it back ... A: Most likely, the problem is that either the SIM is in upside down, backwards or is not locked into ...
Verizon wireless LG 5200	2/21/2009
Q: I have the above model cell phone and it is misbehaving. I had deleted some pictures from - my pix- ... A: I can certainly understand your dilemma, but I'm afraid that I would have to say that it isn't worth ...
Boost Sim with Blackberry or other PDA	2/21/2009
Q: Will Boost Mobile sim card work with Nextel PDA phones? A: Your Boost Mobile SIM will work with a SIM unlocked Nextel device, but not with a PDA (Blackberry) ...
samsung propel a7767	2/20/2009
Q: screen on phone lights up but does not show a picture. everything else on the phone works. i can ... A: I would suggest that you contact AT&T and have them replace the phone under warranty for you. Do not ...
motorola v323i	2/20/2009
Q: i have several pictures saved on the phone that i was never able to e mail myself. i have the usb ... A: The USB cable won't do you any good without the proper software and since this phone no longer has ...
unlocked razr with net10 sim	2/20/2009
Q: I bought an unlocked razr, put my sim card from my net10 phone in but the razr doesnt seem to want ... A: If the phone is truly SIM unlocked, then it will recognize your SIM card. If it doesn't and just ...
texting	2/20/2009
Q: I am an AT&T wireless customer and my friend has U.S. Cellular. We have always been able to send and ... A: I can 100% assure you that there is nothing going on between AT&T and US Cellular. The issue is on ...
168+ cell phone (I-phone look alike)	2/20/2009
Q: On the 168+ cell phone, it is listed on e-bay, I was wondering if you can recieve picture messaging ... A: If the device is truly quad band, then it will work with T-Mobile's network. I am not aware of a ...
Sim Card Exchange	2/20/2009
Q: Can you take the sim card from a MotoRazr cell phone and use in in a Palm Treo 800 cell phone? If ... A: I'm sorry to say that you will not be able to use the Palm Treo 800 with T-Mobile service. This ...
Blackberry	2/20/2009
Q: I'm not sure if you can help or not. A friend that I work with has a phone that is a piece of junk. ... A: It is very nice of you to try to help your friend. Here's the problem - your T-Mobile Blackberry ...
Using an Unlocked PEBL on Corr Wireless	2/20/2009
Q: I really want to buy a PEBL U6 that is unlocked, and it does support Corr's GSM...And Corr used to ... A: If the PEBL is unlocked, it will work with CORR, but you will have to program the MMS settings ...
sidekick2008	2/19/2009
Q: I tried to download pictures from my computer to my sidekick 2008, it shows on my computer that they ... A: No, it would not show on your picture gallery on your phone. If you have the proper software, you ...
Blackberry volume solution needed	2/19/2009
Q: I have a serious hearing problem and found a software solution for my previous phone, a Motorola ... A: There is currently no software that will increase the volume for you on the Blackberry Curve, I'm ...
Motorola Krzr	2/19/2009
Q: how do i block a number from calling me on the motorola krzr???? A: You can't block a number based on what phone you have. You can call your carrier and ask them to ...
at&t samsung eternity	2/19/2009
Q: we bought the new samsung eterenity we then recieved the phone and when i put my sim card in it, it ... A: If the phone asked for a passcode, then it was locked and when you typed in a code incorrectly 5 ...
transfering sim cards contacts bewteen carriers	2/18/2009
Q: Is there a device or program available that will transfer contacts from a Nextel SIM to an ... A: Actually, all you have to do is to go to any AT&T retail store with your Nextel device with the SIM ...
p168c cell phone	2/18/2009
Q: how are u?i recently ordered this cell phone and i know it has two sim cards and my current service ... A: I hate to tell you this, but you will need to return this device. It is a GSM device and your ...
Motorola Z6m	2/18/2009
Q: How do I get my Motorola Rokr Z6m to print out text messages which I have recieved? ANSWER: Hi ... A: You can buy Motorola Phone Tools which is a software package and the USB cable for this device and ...
i68+ iClone	2/18/2009
Q: I'm currently an At&T customer with a 3G SIM, am looking into buying the i68+ "iClone" and all of ... A: The device does not work with a 3G SIM card. It's not about the network, it's about the SIM. It is ...
Boost vs. Nextel	2/18/2009
Q: I currently have a Boost i425, I just bought a used Nextel BlackBerry 7520 I can receive texts and ... A: You will not be able to send text messages from the Nextel device because Boost uses MMS messaging ...
Bluetooth transfer from Motorola Krzr to Blackberry 8820