How To: Install Any Keyboard App on Your Android Device
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Jasmine
If you don’t like the default Android keyboard, there are plenty of different options that you can choose from. There’s no use in having all of these different options, however, if you can’t install the keyboard onto your Android device. Not sure how? Not to fear, all you have to do is follow these 5 easy steps. […]
How To: Install An Android Launcher in 5 Easy Steps
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Jasmine
Want to update the look and feel of your Android homescreen? Well it’s a whole lot easier than you might think. All you need to do is change your Android launcher. What is an Android launcher you might ask? The launcher is the name given to the part of the Android’s user interface that allows […]
How-To: Change the Default Browser on Your Android Phone or Tablet
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Bruce Beaver
With so many great browsers out there for Android, many users want to experiment and find a personal favorite. Whether you choose the stock browser, Chrome, Firefox, or any other worthy contender, sometimes its not clear how to switch from one to the next. In this guide, we’re going to go over exactly how you […]
What is Android Safe Mode and How to Use It?
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The Informr Team
At one point or another, you may have encountered your phone suddenly coming out of your bag or pocket with the words “Safe Mode” on the screen. This may scare a first time user, but fear not. As the mode says, this current state is pretty safe for your phone. In fact, it is in […]
5 Android Errors You Never Want to See, and How to Fix Them
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AndroGeek
Almost every Android device today is a powerful mini computer, one with the same processing power of older desktop computers. The way we interact with this particular computer has changed, moving from a desktop interface to an app based interface. Despite the interface changes, at its core, lies an operating system that can still fail […]
How To: Change the Wallpaper on Your Android Phone or Tablet
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Erika Szabo
There are many different ways you can customize your Android device, and taking the time to do so can help create a much more personal, fun experience. What better place to start than by changing your wallpaper? Instructions Conclusion Want more from your wallpapers? If you’d like animated or interactive backgrounds, there are many static […]
Beginner’s Guide: Customizing Your Android Device
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Erika Szabo
Customizing your smartphone, or any device for that matter, is something millions of us do on a daily basis. Whether you’re changing your wallpaper, ringtone, icons or organizing your apps, customization makes your device that much more personal and meaningful in your day-to-day life. Personalization is by no means necessary, but it somehow keeps us […]
Here’s How You Can Set Up 2-Step Verification For Gmail (and use it)
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David Gonzales
Want to know how you can beef up the security and maintain the safety of the data on your Gmail account? Just use Google’s 2-Step Verification. It adds an extra layer of security to your Google Account and it’s very easy to set up. With Google 2-Step Verification, you will need to enter more than […]
How to Lower Cell Phone Health Risks
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Branden
It’s quite unbelievable to think that there was a time, not so long ago, when cellular phones were considered luxury items. Today, cell phones are for most of us, a necessity. You just can’t leave the house without one; be it for work, family or, of course, posting Facebook and Twitter updates. Despite their unarguable […]
How To Re-Install A Deleted BlackBerry App World App
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Scot Cerullo
If you are deleting an application which you purchased from BlackBerry App World, you can always install it again at no charge. Here’s how: Tips & Warnings Another way to handle apps that you may not need right now but don’t want to delete is to put them in a folder. This is an easy […]
How To Dual Boot Windows Mobile with Google Android [Video]
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AndroGeek
Are you looking to run the Google Android OS on your Windows Mobile device? Good news. You can. To do so, you need to download the Nexus One build and dual boot your Windows PDA. Dual boot allows Windows Mobile users to run the Google Android mobile operating system on their mobile phone. Image credit: via […]
10 Tips for Buying a Cell Phone
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Scot Cerullo
There are more cell phones to choose from today than ever, so deciding which one is right for you can get confusing…quick! Here are 10 tips to help you with your next purchase. 1. Form Follows Function You want to be sure you are purchasing a phone that will deliver all the features and capabilities […]
How to Negotiate Savings on Your Cell Phone Plan
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Jon Stone
If you’ve been with your carrier for a while, and your account is in good standing, there’s a good chance you’re paying too much for service each month… There are better deals to be had… but you have to know who to talk to. And it’s not your local store or the customer service department. […]
How Google Voice = Unlimited Minutes
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Scot Cerullo
Imagine never having to worry about exceeding your wireless minutes again? Better still, how would you like to change to a less expensive plan offered by your carrier AND be able to make and receive unlimited calls? Okay, I’ve teased you enough. Here’s what you do: Instructions Tips & Warnings Conclusion That’s it! What happens […]
5 Tips to Avoid Cell Phone Radiation Exposure
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Scot Cerullo
There is a common belief that cell phones pose no serious health risks. After all, the FDA looked into the matter and found nothing untoward, and every shiny new phone comes with a comment in the handbook that states with confidence that there is no evidence that prolonged use of a cell phone causes any […]
How To Get Out Of Your Cell Phone Contract – The Ultimate Guide
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Jon Stone
Thinking of giving your cell phone provider the axe? Unsure if its possible or what to expect? Not to worry. In this guide, we’re going to show you the best ways you can get out of your cell phone contract so that you can find something new without putting a huge hole in your finances. We’ll start with general […]