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This minHour will teach you how to add the flashlight to your lock screen on an Android as well as how to turn off and on the flashlight from the lock screen on an iPhone. iPhones that don’t have a Home button but have a Raise to Wake option or tap the screen to see … Read more
Did you know that the Twitter mobile app stores cached files on your phone and tablet? If you’re running low on space, deleting your Twitter web and media cache is a quick & easy way to reclaim those precious megabytes by deleting unneeded photos, GIFs, and web data. Clearing your Twitter data cache can also … Read more
Hard cases made of plastic are great protection for your phone, but they can be difficult to take off. It can be tough to use the right amount of pressure when removing your case while still being gentle with your phone. Fortunately, there are a few tricks you can use to take your hard case … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to fix your frozen iPhone or Android. While there are many things that might contribute to your phone freezing, you can usually resolve the issue by restarting it. If restarting your phone doesn’t resolve the issue, you may need to do a force-restart, or possibly even use recovery mode to … Read more
“Take me off speakerphone!” What do you do? Using speakerphone on your home, office, or mobile phone can be extremely convenient at times, but it is essential to know how to turn it off without disconnecting the call. Or how to turn this off in iPhones where it can be set as the default speaker. … Read more
Problems with your phone line can be really irritating, but you can likely figure out what’s wrong. First, look for connectivity issues inside your home to see if that’s your issue. If the problem remains, make sure your home is getting service from the outdoor phone lines by checking for a phone line fault. You … Read more
Are you looking for a payphone near you? Now that the prevalence of cell phones has eliminated the utility of payphones in many regions, it can be tricky to find a payphone when you need it. While payphones and phone booths used to be on nearly every street of every city, they have all but … Read more
Talking to a girl on the phone is a fun, casual way to get to know her. But when the conversation pauses, it can be tough to think of something new to talk about on the spot. In this article, we’ve listed out lots of different conversation topics that you can keep in your back … Read more
Does your Android or iPhone’s battery seem to hold less of a charge over time? Like all rechargeable batteries, Li-ion batteries (which are in most phones) become less effective as they age. Even though these batteries aren’t made to last forever, having healthy battery and charging habits can extend the life of your battery. We’ll … Read more
Whether you don’t hear a dial tone, can’t dial out, or you hear excess static, it can be very frustrating when your landline phone isn’t working. We’re here to help! This minHour article will walk you through troubleshooting all types of issues that arise with landlines in your home or office, including bad jacks, faulty … Read more
Cell phone records are documents of a person’s incoming and outgoing calls that are maintained by a cell phone service provider. Obtaining your own cell phone records is a relatively easy task. However, it can be far more challenging to get the cell phone records of another person such as a family member or a … Read more
Chatting is easier than ever these days with your friends, family, and that special someone only a click away! Texting can get complicated, though, especially when someone sends you a slew of emojis or a even a single emoji as a reply. What do they mean and how do you respond? No need to worry … Read more
If you ever need to view another phone’s call log, there are a couple of ways to do so: you can track any phone’s call history from the phone carrier’s webpage by logging in with the appropriate phone number and password, or you can download a third-party app to track the phone’s information. If you … Read more
Protecting your SIM card with a separate password can help thwart anyone’s attempts to use your SIM in another device. But what if you need to switch phones and forgot your SIM card password? The only way to unlock a password-protected SIM is to get a special code called a PUK (PIN unlock key) from … Read more
Did you enter the wrong PIN three times when trying to unlock your phone’s SIM card? Don’t worry—you can still unlock your phone by entering your Personal Unlock Key, or PUK code. If you don’t know your PUK code, there are easy ways to get it. This minHour article will help you find the PUK … Read more
Smudges all over your gadget’s touchscreen? Maybe the fingerprint trail for the latest, must-have game you are addicted to lies on your screen? Regularly cleaning your cell phone, tablet, MP3 player’s touchscreen, or any other touch screen device is essential for its upkeep and longevity. Learn how to wipe away those smudges with ease and … Read more
Whether it is a random, spur-of-the-moment snapshot or well-thought-out compositions, a camera phone is a valuable tool for photography. Often, the most inspiring pictures occur in everyday life when you do not have a standard camera with you. The phone that you are carrying in your pocket can capture those impromptu photo moments when it’s … Read more
Taking the perfect selfie is almost an art these days, so it’s a bummer when your front-facing camera lens is blurry, dusty, or greasy. It’s a little trickier to clean than the lens on the back of the phone because the opening is so tiny and slightly recessed, but it’s a cinch with the right … Read more
The case you use to protect your phone touches all types of surfaces—bathroom counters, restaurant tables, and even the ground. To avoid transferring germs, dirt, and bacteria from your phone case to your face and hands, clean and disinfect your case on a regular basis. It’s easy to clean most phone cases using just soap … Read more
If you’re worried that a stalker, hacker, employer, parent, or even law enforcement is monitoring your phone calls, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re using a landline at home or have a smartphone, there are many ways someone could be listening to your phone calls. This minHour article will teach you how to … Read more