How to automate the some dailing sequences when you dial customer care or any other computerized system

Yes , you heard me right you can simply automate most of your operations like talking to a customer care representative.
Lets first analyze what happened when you dial your customer care you want to directly talk to customer care representative and you want to cut out the crap that you have to listen and press the corresponding keys on your phone to go forward.
So when you dial number, +12345678, followed by “p” character, which means pause. The “p character will pause the dial sequence for 1 second“. If you find 1 second is not enough, you can enter more “p” characters
If you want to automate the call and don’t want to press the keys do it this way.
Lets assume that your customer care no is 1234 and the combination of keys you have to press is 1120
So to automate this process type 1234p1p1p2p0 and press the dial button you will be directly routed to the customer care representative ,you can use this procedure to answer any automated system.

How to Unlock or Hack memory card when you forgot your memory card password.

For Nokia s60 1st and 2nd edition phones.
1. First Install FExplorer in your phone memory.
2. Got to drive C: , you will find a file called mmcstore
3. Send it to your pc directly and open it in notepad or rename the file.
4. At the end of the file you will find your password.

For Nokia S60 3rd Phones, Nokia N-Series and Nokia E-Series
There is almost no way yet known to hack the memory card password in case of these types of phone but there is a way to do it some of the s60 3rd edition phones and almost all the E-series phones.
The remote lock option in E-Series phone allws you to unlock your phone by sending a sms.
The only thing you have to do is to activate this feature by going to Tools | Settings | Security | Phone and SIM | Allow remote lock menu. The password of your memory card will be your remote lock message.
So you have to just send a sms containing your remote lock message that will automatically change your memory card passsword.

How to transfer or move all your sms messages from your s60 phone memory to mmc card memory easily.

How to do it:
Make sure that Messaging memory is set to Phone Memory (Messages -> Settings -> Other -> Memory -> Phone memory).
With FExplorer, go to E:\System\Mail and delete the whole dir. Not just the content, the whole dir.
Go to Messages -> Settings -> Other -> Memory and select “MMC”
Now you will be prompted if you would like to copy the messages to your “new” location.
If you found some problem in implementing the steps listed below leave a comment here i will be glad to help you.

SEND FREE MSG USING NOKIA PC SUITE

Follow the steps to send the sms via your phone with the help of nokia pc suite
1. Install the Nokia PC suite from the cd which you got with your nokia phone at the time of purchase.
2. After getting connected with nokia pc suite via Bluetooth or through usb cable.
3. Open Nokia phone browser in My Computer.
4. Click on the which has a tooltip as create a new text message in the vertical sidebaR
5. Nokia Text Message Editor will open up in which you can enter the number and type your message and
6. After typing click on File>>Send to send the message.

FREE RELIANCE SMART GPRS SETTING FOR RELIANCE MOBILES

This time we have come up with a free reliance smart gprs settings on the reliance mobile phones .
We are getting large number of request and queries from the readers, requesting Free manual GPRS settings for Reliance Smart GPRS Settings:
Here is the gprs settings for reliance for WAP, SMARTNET, MMS

For Reliance SMARTWAP:


Account name : SMARTWAP
Access point name: SMARTWAP
Home page: http://wap.rworld.co.in/gsm/index.wml
Wapgateway proxy IP address: 97.253.29.199
Port: 8080
For Reliance SMARTNET:

Account name: SMARTNET
Access point name: SMARTNET
Home page: http://www.google.co.in
Wapgateway proxy IP address: 97.253.29.199
Port: 8080
For Reliance MMS:

Account name: RTLMMS
Access point name:MMS
Homepage: http://10.114.0.5/mms/
Wapgateway IP: 10.114.0.13
Port: 9401
We hope the above provided settings will work to make your gprs active. If the above settings does not help let us know through comments.

COMMON GSM NEWORK CODES

** Register and Activate
* Activate
## De-Register (and Deactivate)
# Deactivate
*# Check Status.

--> Call waiting
--> Activate call waiting *43*#
--> Deactivate call waiting #43##
--> Check status of call waiting *#43#

--> CLIR: Presentation of one's own number to the to the called party
--> Activate CLIR **31#
--> Activate CLIR for the actual call *31#number
--> Deactivate CLIR ##31#
--> Deactivate CLIR for the actual call #31#number
--> Check status of CLIR *#31#

--> Change call barring code **03*OldCode*NewCode*NewCode#

--> Change call barring code **03*330*OldCode*NewCode*NewCode#

--> Change PIN code **04*OldPIN*NewPIN*NewPIN#

--> De-register all call diversions ##002#

--> Activate unconditionally divert all calls *21#

--> De-register unconditionally divert all calls ##21#

--> Deactivate unconditionally divert all calls #21#

--> Check status of unconditionally divert all calls *#21#

--> Divert on no answer to number and activate **61*number#

--> Activate divert on no answer *61#

--> De-register divert on no answer ##61#

--> Deactivate divert on no answer #61#

--> Check status of divert on no answer *#61#

--> Divert on not reachable to number and activate **62*number#

--> Activate divert on not reachable *62#

--> De-register divert on not reachable ##62#

--> Deactivate divert on not reachable #62#

--> Check status of divert on not reachable *#62#

--> Divert on busy to number and activate **67*number#

--> Activate divert on busy *67#

--> De-register divert on busy ##67#

--> Deactivate divert on busy #67#

--> Check status of divert on busy *#67#

--> Check status of barr all outgoing calls *#33#

--> Activate barr all calls **330*code#

--> Deactivate barr all calls #330*code#

--> Check status of barr all calls *#330*code#

--> Activate barr all outgoing calls **333*code#

--> Deactivate barr all outgoing calls #333*code#

--> Check status of barr all outgoing calls *#333#

--> Activate barr all incoming calls **35*code#

--> Deactivate barr all incoming calls #35*code#

--> Check status of barr all incoming calls *#35#

-->Activate barr all incoming calls when roaming **351*code#

-->Deactivate barr all incoming calls when roaming #351*code#

-->Check status of barr all incoming calls when roaming *#351#

-->Activate barr all incoming calls **353*code#

-->Deactivate barr all incoming calls #353*code#

-->Check status of barr all incoming calls *#353#

BLOCK SMS RECEPTION

any GSM, ( if you are spammed by someone)

*35*xxxx*16#
xxxx is your Call Barring code (default is 0000).
To remove this barring type: #35*xxxx#

FREE SMS CENTRE NUMBER

From your telephone you can send SMS messages of 160 char. max. to another GSM phone

Your message will be sent through an SMS Center (usually the one that gave your provider)

You pay a little fee depending of your provider, BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY something

In order for sending SMS without paying anything, you got to change your SMS Center number with these one

+491722270300 or +358405202999 or +352021100003

EDIT RAM ON YOUR PHONE

>>> Method 1: Flight mode:

Put your phone in "Flight mode" with Psiloc System Tools. Install System Tools, open it and select "Flight mode". This way you can restart the phone without your SIM card so there will be no running phone tasks in the background. Now you can have up to 3,5 MB of free RAM!

Note: ironically enough, Flight mode doesn't work when Smart Launcher is installed, at least in my case.
But i've also heard several reports of people who have both apps running without any problems.


>>> Method 2: Smart Launcher trick:

Install Smart Launcher and open it. Go to Options, Settings and put Launcher ON.
Now plug in your charger and switch off your phone. Wait until the battery meter appears and short press the Menu button (don't hold).
The menu should appear and now you can have 3,5 to 4,5 MB free RAM! (Hold Menu button to check RAM).

The trick is that with the charger plugged in, the phone must get a minimum software support for charging, even when
the phone is switched off. And somehow Smart Launcher has still got it's shortcut running and that's the Menu button. So when
you press the Menu button, you go directly to the Menu without any other phone tasks running in the background so
you trick the phone and you have more free RAM!
Note: when you unplug the charger, the phone will switch off.

>>> Method 3: Menu :

it frees a little about 100~200 KB but I guess it's useful sometime

Close your menu not by selecting the right selection key "exit", or pressing the menu key another time, they only hide the menu app but do not close it, to close it select the left selection key "option" and scroll down and select "exit"

So when you open an app needs more ram reopen menu and close it, it's useful when play low bit rate video in real player paradise.

HIDE UNWANTED IMAGES FROM GALLERY

iding these images is extremely simple and can be done for free with my favorite freeware browser - Y-Browser

First open Y-browser and select [options] -> [search files]. Now in the “Filename” field, input a picture title followed by “.*” as pictured below (since you don’t know what format the picture is). Then select [Options] -> [Start search]. You do not need to do this if you know the directory where the images are stored of course.

Once you have found your file in the list of search results, highlight it and select [Options] -> [File] -> [Attributes].

Now simply change “System” and “Hidden” to yes and select [Save].

repeat same for all files you want to be hide.

and finally restart the phone.

TIPS FOR BUYING A NEW MOBILE

Mobile phone technology and mobile services are developing and improving very quickly. If you are confused about what to look for when buying a new phone here are eight important tips to consider.

What Functions Do You Want, and What Functions Do You need?

The most basic function of any mobile phone is to send and receive phone calls and SMS text messages. Beyond the basics some mobile phones have calculators. Others have voice answering and voice dialing, allowing you to send and receive phone calls without using your hands. More sophisticated phones have built in digital cameras, MP3 and video players, computer games and other features.

Choose the phone with the features that you can really use and don’t waste money on a phone with functions that you will seldom use or with functions that duplicate your other electronic gadgets.

Do a Sound and Display Check

Will you be making calls in noisy settings? If so then you should check the volume of the phone and see if it is strong enough to be heard. Make sure that the phone has an easy to use volume control so that you can turn it up whenever necessary and make sure that the volume is really adequate for your needs.
Take a look at the display and also consider the colors. The display is one of the most important features of any mobile phone. Make sure that the display is easily readable even in difficult lighting conditions. You can’t check this feature over the Internet, rather, you should go to the store and examine the phone physically.
If you are buying a phone with a colour display then you should realize that quality of colour and resolution varies dramatically from model to model. If you want to watch videos or look at photos taken with your phone’s camera then you will need a handset with at least “65,000 colour”. The quality of the colours is shown with a number; the higher the number the higher the picture quality.

Check the Quality of the Ring Tones

Polyphonic ring tones are featured in all of the new mobile phones. Polyphonic tones make it possible for a ring tone to sound like many instruments playing together. As with colors, the quality of the ring tone is measured numerically.

If your retailer says that the phone has “16 polyphonic” it means that 16 instruments can be heard in a ring tone. If you want a good sound then you need at least a 16.

See Which Accessories are Included with the Phone

All mobile phones normally come with a battery and charger, but there are other accessories that may be useful to you. Check to see if the phone comes with a spare battery, an earphone, a leather casing, a neck strap or an antenna. If you need any of these accessories and if they are optional, then your phone will cost you more than you thought. If the accessories are part of the deal, then you may be getting a bargain. Also, if you don’t need an accessory now, but would like to get one in the future, check to see if accessories for your model are easily available on the market.

Find Out How Long the Battery Will Last

Battery life is an important variable. The average user only asks about the “talk time” of a a battery. However, “stand-by” time is just as important, especially for people who do not want to carry around a charger with them.

It is common to find phones whose batteries have a three to seven-hour talk time, but you should also find out whether the battery has enough stand-by time so that you can make it through the entire day without recharging.

Consider the “Look and Feel” of the Phone

Once again you can’t choose a phone from a catalog or over the Internet. You might prefer to go down to the store and handle the phone before buying it. Feel how much it weighs and see if the menus are easy to understand. Take a look at the layout of the keyboard and other buttons. On some of the smaller phones the buttons are so small that it is difficult and tiresome to dial a number or compose a message.

If you consider your phone a fashion accessory then choose one that best suits your personality and style.

Take a Careful Look at the Price

Be sensible. Buy a mobile phone that lets you stay within your budget. If you follow the previous tips and get a phone that matches your requirements, you should be able to get a handset that will not put you in debt or force you to cut back on your usual expenditures. Remember one thing about consumer electronics: the prices usually fall. If you can’t afford to buy a phone that can show videos this year, next year it may be within your reach.

Find Out About After Sales Service

What will you do if your mobile phone breaks down? Find out where you can get it serviced and whether you will be given a replacement during the servicing period. Be clear about after sales service before choosing the place where you will finally make your purchase.

If you pay attention to these “8 Tips on Buying the Mobile Phone that’s Right For You” then you are sure to get a phone that will meet all of your needs, without breaking your budget.





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INCREASE THE SPEED OF YOUR MOBILE

TOO MUCH DATA ON YOUR PHONE SLOWS DOWN YOUR PHONE.THIS CAN
BE RESOLVED USING A SOFTWARE KNOWN AS MEMORYUP.
MEMORY UP IS A MEMORY OPIMISER AND BOOST UP THE RAM OF THE PHONE .
THUS INCREASING YOUR PHONE SPEED.
THIS CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM WAP.GETJAR.COM

NOKIA SECRET CODES

*3370# This Nokia code activates Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) - Your Nokia cell phone uses the best sound quality but talk time is reduced my approx. 5%

* #3370# Deactivate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) . #4720# Activate Half Rate Codec - Your phone uses a lower quality sound but you should gain approx 30% more Talk Time.

*#4720# With this Nokia code you can deactivate the Half Rate Codec.

*#0000# Displays your phones software version, 1st Line : Software Version, 2nd Line : Software Release Date, 3rd Line : Compression Type .

*#9999# Phones software version if

*#0000# does not work.

*#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number) .

*#pw+1234567890+1# Provider Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols).

#pw+1234567890+2# Network Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols) .

#pw+1234567890+3# Country Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols).

#pw+1234567890+4# SIM Card Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols) .

*#147# This lets you know who called you last (Only vodofone).

*#1471# Last call (Only vodofone) .

*#21# This phone code allows you to check the number that "All Calls" are diverted to.
*#2640# Displays phone security code in use .

*#30# Lets you see the private number.

*43# Allows you to check the "Call Waiting" status of your cell phone.

*#61# Allows you to check the number that "On No Reply" calls are diverted to .

*#62# Allows you to check the number that "Divert If Unreachable (no service)" calls are diverted to .

*#67# Allows you to check the number that "On Busy Calls" are diverted to

*#67705646# Phone code that removes operator logo on 3310 & 3330

*#73# Reset phone timers and game scores.

*#746025625# Displays the SIM Clock status, if your phone supports this power saving feature "SIM Clock Stop Allowed", it means you will get the best standby time possible

*#7760# Manufactures code.

*#7780# Restore factory settings.

*#8110# Software version for the nokia 8110.
*#92702689# Displays - 1.Serial Number, 2.Date Made, 3.Purchase Date, 4.Date of last repair (0000 for no repairs), 5.Transfer User Data. To exit this mode you need to switch your phone off then on again.

*#94870345123456789# Deactivate the PWM-Mem.

**21*number# Turn on "All Calls" diverting to the phone number entered.

**61*number# Turn on "No Reply" diverting to the phone number entered .

**67*number# Turn on "On Busy" diverting to the phone number entered . 12345 This is the default security code .
press and hold # Lets you switch between lines.

SONY ERICSSON SECRET CODES

Sony Ericsson Secret Menu: > * < < * < * >
means press joystick or arrow keys to right
<> <> stands for right arrow button or joystick.

Secret Games: Snake on the T68 Go to Erix and then on the main screen press 123 and you will be taken to the game.

Secret Message: On Tetris on the main screen when the blocks are falling press 397 and a message will appear.

IMEI Number: *#06#

MOTOROLA SECRET CODES

Code to lock keys. Press together *7
Note: [] (pause) means the * key held in until box appears.Select phone line - (use this to write things below the provider name):
[] [] [] 0 0 8 [] 1 []
Add phonebook to main menu:
[] [] [] 1 0 5 [] 1 []
Add messages to main menu:
[] [] [] 1 0 7 [] 1 []
Copy SIM memory (phonebook menu):
[] [] [] 1 0 8 [] 1 []
Eng Field options (main menu):
[] [] [] 1 1 3 [] 1 []
Slow (Frequency of search menu):
[] [] [] 1 0 1 [] 1 []
Medium (Frequency of search menu):
[] [] [] 1 0 2 [] 1 []
Fast (Frequency of search menu):
[] [] [] 1 0 3 [] 1 []
Enable EFR:
[] [] [] 1 1 9 [] 1 []
Function :
[] [] [] # # # [] 1 []
Change pin:
[] [] [] 0 0 4 [] 1 []
Unblocking using the "puk" number:
[] [] [] 0 0 5 [] 1 []
There are lots of similar codes exist. If you change the last number to 0 you can deactive that code. The 3 digit number at the middle are from 0 to 999. I put the most interesting codes. (EFR):Enhanced Full Rate Codec.
You can change GSM frequencies to 900/1800 by entering the enginnering model.
Following the below steps:enter menu and press 048263* quickly, then you will enter the secret engineering menuunder "Opcode"input 10*0*3 for GSM 90010*0*4 for GSM 180010*0*5 for GSM 190010*0*6 for dual band GSM 900/180010*0*7 for dual band GSM 850/1900To add extra message space 4 your Motorola C350 C450 C550 or C650, press menu button, press 048263* quickly, then on the popup menu enter 47 press ok.press 50 and ok.press 1 ok.press 64 ok.press 1 ok.press 186 and ok.You will receive an extra 50 msgs memory space.Switch phone off and back on.(not tested) from

SAMSUNG MOBILE SECRET CODES

*#06# IMEI code
*#9998*4357# Help Menu
*#9998*5282# Java menu (GRPS/CSD settings for JAVA server)
*#9999#0# Monitor Mode
*#9999# or *#9998*9999# Software Version
*#8888# or *#9998*8888# Hardware Version
*#9998*746# or *#9998*0746# or *#0746# Sim Infos
*#9998*523# or *#9998*0523# or *#0523# Display Contrast
*#9998*842# or *#9998*0842# or *#0842# Vibration On (until you push OK)
*#9998*289# or *#9998*0289# or *#0289# Buzzer On (until you push OK)
*#9998*288# or *#9998*0288# or *#0288# Battery & Field Infos
*#9998*377# or *#9998*0377# Error log
*#9998*778# or *#9998*0778# or *#0778# Sim Service table
*#9998*782# show date and alarm clock
*#8999*638# show network information
*#9998*5646# change operator logo at startup
*#9998*76# production number
*#9998*968# view melody for alarm
*#9998*585# Non-Volatile Memory (NVM)
*#3243948# Digital Audio Interference Off
*#32436837# Digital Audio Interference On

LG MOBILE SECRET CODES

Type 2945#*# on the main screen.
2945*#01*# Secret menu for LGIMEI and SW (LG 510):
*#07#Software version (LG B1200):
*8375#Recount cheksum (LG B1200):
*6861# Factory test (B1200):
#PWR 668 Simlock menu (LG B1200):
1945#*5101# Simlock menu (LG 510W, 5200):
2945#*5101#Simlock menu (LG 7020, 7010):
2945#*70001# Simlock menu (LG 500, 600):
2947#*LG-U81XX SPECIAL CODESCode to read phone version :
- Phone without SIM -
Enter 277634#*# or 47328545454#
- Select 'SW Ver.info'Code to reset phone :
- Phone without SIM -
Enter 277634#*# or 47328545454#
- Select 'Factory Reset'Code to enter UNLOCK MENU :
- Phone wit SIM inside
- Enter 2945#*88110#Test Menu 8330 :
637664#*#Test Menu 8180 V10a:
49857465454#Test Menu 8180 V11a:
492662464663#Test Menu 8130-8138:
47328545454#Test Menu 8110-8120: 277634#*

INCREASE BATTERY LIFE

Mobile Phones these days consume much more battery due to faster processors, louder stereo speakers, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth etc. But the battery technology hasn’t evolved much over the last few years, which has resulted in poor battery backup in recent phones.

Some smartphones don’t even last one full day. There is some hope though; researchers at Stanford University have created a lithium ion nanowire battery with ten times the energy density. This would result in 10 times more battery life compared to the current batteries. But unfortunately, those batteries are a few year away. Till then for those struggling with poor battery life on phones, here is a guide to extend your battery life to the maximum extent possible.

1. Switch off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Most people do the mistake of not switching off the Wi-Fi / Bluetooth after data transfer or browsing. Wi-Fi along with Bluetooth suck a lot out of your battery, switch it off when it’s not in use.

2. Lower display brightness.

High-end phones have light sensors which automatically adjust the brightness levels. For others, most phones have the option of lowering the brightness of the display, use it and set the brightness to medium. Warning - Don’t lower the brightness too much, it could affect your vision.

3. Lower the back-light time out duration.

Some phones have the option to set time (in seconds) to turn off the display once the phone is idle. Set it according to your convenience, lesser the better.

4. Switch off Vibration alert.

Your phone vibrator is power hungry, using the phone in normal ringing mode saves a lot of battery compared to vibration mode. So use the Vibration alert feature only when necessary.

5. Do not drain your Li-ion battery completely.

If your phone is equipped with a Li-ion battery, make sure you don’t drain it fully. Most people are under the misconception that discharging batteries completely increases its battery life. Experts say its untrue, in fact doing so affects Li-ion batteries negatively. Charge you phone before it switches off.

6. Close Applications that are not in use.

Smartphone’s allow multiple applications to be open at the same time. Ensure you close applications that are not in use.

7. Games and Music – Think before you play.

Games and Music are again power hungry. Am not saying avoid it completely, just think about your battery before doing so. Most people do the mistake of listening to music or gaming on their way to work and the battery would be out well before the end of day’s work.

Also, music via earphones consumes lesser battery compared to music through your speakers.

8. Turn off your phone when the network is unavailable.

When the area you’re in has no network coverage, your phone keeps searching for an available network. Switching off the phone helps, especially while travelling. Trust me; you will save a lot of battery by following this tip.

9. Choose Operator manually.

If possible choose your network operator manually. The disadvantage of automatic mode is, when you lose coverage the phone keeps searching for other networks, this would result in additional power consumption.

10. Store battery is a dry and cool place when not in use.

Don’t need the phone for a few days? Switch it off, remove the battery and keep it in a dry and cool place. Also, moisture and extreme heat affects your battery.

My last advice would be to charge your phone whenever possible to make sure your battery never dies. Laziness in charging my phone even though the charger is right next to me has resulted in losing out on very important calls!

Hope you enjoyed the article. Do post your questions, arguments or anything related to the article below. Have we missed out on any trick? Let us know!

INSTALL THEMES ON MOTOROLA PHONES

METHOD 1:

Download P2K Commander (make sure the archive has the p2kdrivers folder). Unzip and run P2KCommander .
2) Point your Device Manager to the p2kdrivers folder and install the Motorola MCU Data logger, etc... devices.
3) If your skin folder has a 'install_yourskin.p2kc' file, just click it and P2KCommander will install the skin.
4) If the install.p2kc file is missing read below:

- Open P2KTools

- Plug Your Phone on the Cable
* On E398, V635 I sugest take the TransFlash off

- When the status apear 'Connected'

- Hit 'Refresh' to get the file list.

- Select the folder 'Skins'

- Right Click on the folder 'Skins' Will apear a sub-menu
Select the option 'Create Folder'

- Put the Name of the Skin, must be the same name of the '*.ski' File!

- Hit 'Refresh' to get the new file list.

- Select the new folder that was cereated. (The one that contain the same name of the *.ski)

- Hit 'Upload' to upload the skin files to the phone.

- Select all the files with *.DAT and *.Ski Extension

- Hit 'Open' to Upload

- Wait a Minute while P2KTools Send the files to your phone.

- Select the folder 'Picture'

- Hit 'Upload'

- Select the wallpaper and Screen Saver of the skin

- Hit 'Open' to Upload

- Wait a Minute while P2KTools Send the files to your phone.

Done it, restart your phone and check out your new skin..


For editing or font problems use Skinner4Moto. (Don't forget to download the .s4mi module for your phone: L7/ V3i/ PEBL/ ROKR E1/ E398/ E815/ E1000 V1050/ RAZR V3/ V550 V620 V635/ V980 V975 C975)


Method 2:

Utilized Programs: Skins Manager v0.47 (check for the latest version)


Old version: SkinsManager_v0.31 (Mirror 1 | Mirror 2) ; Skins Manager v0.41.05A

You may need RSD Lite (v3.3 latest version) in order for Skins Manager to recognize your phone.

For Connection problems check out this forum [A Guide to Un-Install and Re-Install P2K Drivers]

Once you have found and downloaded a skin that you like, extract it to a new folder. This folder should now contain AT LEAST one .JPG or .GIF file (wallpaper), one .SKI file, and several .DAT files. To explain what those files are:

.SKI File: This file is basically the "skin map". It contains all of the skin information such as font colors, object references, and object positions.

.DAT Files: These files contain all of the images that make up the skin excluding the wallpaper.


Installing:

1. Connect the phone to the cable and open Skinmanager: It should auto connect and will say reading files



2. Once finished Click Install A pop will come



4. Navigate to the skin you want and click Open:



5. The skin will now begin to install . Depending on the size of the skin it could take a minute to install.

This program will auto-install the wallpaper as well in the uploading process:



6. Your skin is now installed:



7. After everything uploads click Skins, More, Restart phone.



8. Disconnect the phone after restart and enjoy your new skin.

Deleting.

If you want to delete skins please read this complete tutorial at howardforums.
- More skins for Motorola

BACK UP YOUR MOBILE

Most of us, today, store more that just phone numbers on our cell phones. Images, Mp3s, e-mails, text messages are all stored on this device.
Ever thought you might need to do the same with your cell phone? No? Then maybe you should think what life would be like if you lost your cell phone or it got stolen.
Delhi based Seema Middya, director, Training Alternatives Pvt Ltd, says losing a cell phone is a terrible experience. "It was like losing a part of my brain because I did not have my essential phone numbers stored anywhere else," she says.

Here's how to create a backup.

i. Address book in e-mail
It's fairly simple: Once you log into your e-mail account, go to the 'Contacts' section of the menu and store the e-mail address, snail mail address and phone numbers. You can even upload a favourite picture of the person.
Gmail is a great e-mail option as you can create groups for your contacts ie: Office contacts, friends, batch mates etc. You can store about 4,000 phone numbers and addresses in a contact book.
Pros
Free of cost.
Fairly good storage capacity of up to 1GB.
Online access and mobility.
Cons
Requires regular updates once every two to three days.
e-mails always face the risk of being hacked.

ii. Electronic/ digital diary

Digital diaries can usually store about 32-256 KB of data, which is sufficient to store all your telephone numbers and contact details. You can even use this tool as an organiser and schedule appointments.
Casio, Sharp and Videocon are the popular brands in this category. A 128 KB diary from Casio is available for Rs 1,200 and can store up to Rs 3,000 phone numbers, with names and addresses.
Pros
Small in size.
Good for people who are on the move.
Can store thousands of phone numbers.
The search option makes finding information very easy.
Cons
Uses two batteries at a time and requires a lot of battery as battery life is just about 1.5 - 2 hours.
Each battery costs about Rs 60.

iii. Excel sheet

How about creating a basic Excel sheet to store the contact information of important people? This is one of the most simple and underrated methods.
"My background in risk management teaches me that simplicity is a key factor while planning for contingency. I find Excel sheets really useful," says Delhi based Avikal Dicxit, a director with Insurance Intelligence.
1. Create separate worksheets and name the sheet based on groups like: office contacts, friends, business partners, clients, etc.
2. Create special filters on each worksheet to look up important numbers. Select a row on which you want to create filters. Choose the 'Data' option from the menu list at the top. Select 'Filter' and then click on 'Auto Filter'. You can now choose selective information from a list of contacts.

3. Use the CTRL F (Press the Control & F keys together on the keyboard) to search any number or contact.
Pros
Simplicity is its biggest advantage.
Free of cost.
You can keep uploading your Excel sheets to an online Yahoo briefcase.
Each worksheet can store over 30,000 contact numbers and addresses.
Cons
A hard drive crash can lead to loss of information.
Limited mobility as it is an offline backup method.
iv. Mobile phone softwareMost cell phone providers offer software such as PC synchronisation, which will enable you to transfer your cell phone contact list back to a computer and create a backup. You can read the brochure or contact the cell phone manufacturer for details regarding the additional software you will need to be able to do this.
The Nokia PC suite is one popular option you can download. It allows you to manage your contact list, music and messages and you can transfer data between your phone and PC. The PC suite works on all Bluetooth enabled models of Nokia, like the 6310.
You can even download Float's mobile agent.. It currently supports only Sony Ericsson phones. But a newer version which will be launched in the future will support Nokia, Samsung and some other brands too.
Pros
A fully loaded phonebook that can store text, video, pictures and numbers with a copy on your computer.
You can send and receive SMSes even from your PC.
Absolutely free and easily downloadable.
You can transfer all your pictures, video files and phonebook to a PC and back.
Cons
You need to be tech savvy to use these softwares but, if you follow the manual that comes along with the phone, you can easily learn the tricks.
There is always the risk of virus, because you need to download them.
Cell phone don'ts
Do not take out your SIM card from the phone and put it back again and again. It may get damaged and the phone book may get deleted.
Never operate the phone during a virus infection or it may enter and damage your SIM and you will lose your phonebook entries and whatever else you have stored on your SIM card. If this happens, you will have to get a duplicate SIM from your operator. This does not come free. Airtel, for instance, charges about Rs 245 for a duplicate SIM.
Never accept incoming connections or files unless you are expecting them