This minHour teaches you how to determine whether or not your cell phone is locked to a specific carrier. If your phone is unlocked, you can use other carriers’ SIM cards in your phone. General Methods Type your phone’s name followed by “unlocked” into a search engine. Doing so will give you an idea of … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to install a new SIM card in your iPhone or Android. SIM cards allow your phone to work on a specific carrier’s network, such as Verizon or AT&T. In order to use a SIM card from a carrier that’s different than your current one, your phone must be carrier unlocked. … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to see your smartphone’s serial number without having to disassemble the phone. Viewing the serial number on a non-smartphone is a bit trickier, but you should be able to find it somewhere on the phone’s casing or in the phone’s documentation. On iPhone Open your iPhone’s Settings. Tap the Settings app … Read more
In this day and age, most cell phones now come enabled with GPS, making it easier to locate them. This is good news if your phone is ever lost or stolen, or if you want to track your child’s phone. You can only track a phone if GPS is enabled on the device. There are … Read more
If you need to transfer some pictures to a cell phone, there are a variety of ways you can accomplish this. Your choice of methods depends on the nature of the transfer: Are you sending them to yourself or someone else? Does the recipient have a smartphone (iPhone, Android, Windows phone)? Are the images on … Read more
If you want to receive an alert before an event in your iPhone’s Calendar, you can easily add an alert to that event. But if you create a reminder in the Reminders app instead of the Calendar app (which is what happens when you ask Siri to remind you of something), that reminder won’t appear … Read more
An Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) code is a code that is programmed into your SIM card or your cell phone to make it easier to perform certain actions. When you know the code for what you want to do, you can run it with a few simple taps. Running a USSD Code Open the … Read more
Trying to activate a smartphone and can’t find the IMEI code? This 15-digit code is easy to find if you know where to look—even if your phone’s screen is locked. This minHour article will teach you how to retrieve your Android or iPhone’s IMEI number on a phone with a locked screen, plus how to … Read more
Whether your phone has an LCD or OLED display, a scratched, shattered, or otherwise damaged screen can ruin your day. But don’t panic just yet—there could be an easy fix! This minHour article will teach you what to do if your Android or iPhone’s glass screen cracks, how to fix broken or stuck pixels, and … Read more
There are many reasons that you might want to have more than one phone number. Using a different number to your personal number for work, dating, using classifieds, or making international calls can be a smart move. However, constantly switching from one device to another isn’t always ideal. This article will show you how to … Read more
Do you want your phone to vibrate when you receive texts, phone calls, and notifications? Vibration is a great option when you want less than an audible ring and more than complete silence. Your phone has a small vibration motor inside that will provide a haptic buzz when you receive notifications and calls. This minHour … Read more
If you want to use your old cell phone with a new carrier, you will need to know how to flash a phone. Flashing is also referred to as reprogramming. You can also take your phone to various authorized cell phone dealers to get it flashed for you, but you can learn how to flash … Read more
If you have an Android but prefer the look and feel of an iPhone, you’re in luck. The customizability of Android phones makes it easy to simulate the iOS experience without having to buy a whole new phone. In this article, we’ll talk you through a few ways to do it, from customizing your home … Read more
If you bought your new phone from the carrier’s store, then it most likely came to you activated. If you bought your phone used or had the carrier ship it to you, then chances are you’ll need to activate it. The process is a little different for each carrier, but this minHour article will guide … Read more
ChatGPT-4 is the latest version of the popular chatbot platform, which uses cutting-edge AI technology to simulate human-like conversations. This new version has several exciting new features that set it apart from its predecessors. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what these features are and what they mean for users. 1.Improved natural … Read more
If you forgot your LG phone’s lock screen password, you will need to factory reset your phone, erasing all of its data. Otherwise, if you are traveling or taking your phone to another carrier, you will need to unlock the SIM card so the phone can be used on other mobile networks. This minHour article … Read more
Do you want to make your phone more aesthetically pleasing? There are many easy, cheap, and quick ways to spice up your iPhone or Android. These range from getting fun accessories to changing the look of your home screen. This minHour article will teach you how to make your phone look aesthetic. Adding Accessories to … Read more
From flip phones to camera phones and all the way to a phones with music and apps, cell phones help us communicate and connect us to the world. They’re especially a must for teenagers and adults alike, and sometimes essential to have for work, school, and in order to socialize. Getting a Plan Research local … Read more
When your Alcatel phone is experiencing issues like lagging, freezing, or even failing to respond to certain commands, then it might be time to reset your phone. Performing a reset will make it seem like the phone just got out of the factory. It will perform like nothing has touched it before. The downside of … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to turn a standard or micro-SIM card into a nano-SIM card. While SIM cards can vary in size, the part of the SIM card that actually stores data is the same size in all three SIM card types. Keep in mind that cutting your SIM card incorrectly will render the … Read more