Downloading and installing applications or games on to your android is a very easy task. It is recommended that you install applications directly from the android market, which can be found here. There are some free apps while some of them require a payment. Read on to find out how to download android apps. The procedure for downloading free apps: Step 1. Choose the item you want to download and click on the Install button. You will see a pop up like this. Step 2. Click on INSTALL … [Read more...]
How to download ringtones to your android phone
August 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
You just bought an android phone and you are checking out the features on it. Wondering how to get some nice ring tones on it? Read on to find out how to download ring tones on to your android in a few simple steps. Step 1. First things first, select the songs or sounds on your computer which you think might be a nice ringtone for your android. If not in mp3 format already, convert them. Windows users can make use of this. Step 2. There will be a USB cable provided with your … [Read more...]
How to Forward a Text to a Group List on an Android Phone
July 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Sending across a text message to a group of people can be a pretty tedious task in an Android phone if you have to manually select each contact. It is also quite annoying to keep checking whether all the contacts have received the text. The obvious solution would be to create a group of your contacts and forwarding the text to all the contacts in the group. The Contacts and Messaging applications that come pre-loaded with your android are not capable of forwarding a text to a group of contacts. … [Read more...]
How to Sideload Applications on an Android Device
June 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
One of the primary questions an android user has to ask is how to sideload applications. Though it works with most carriers, some carriers do not let you do it. The necessity of sideloading might be for a developer or just an user trying to install a non market application. Just follow these 4 simple steps to learn how to sideload applications on android. Step 1. You need to download Android Central Sideload Wonder Machine. It is a simple Windows program which enables you to install an … [Read more...]
How to Take a Screenshot on your Samsung Captivate.
June 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Most Android phones have a simple key combo that gives you a screenshot. The Captivate has this too, but no one knows how to use it. We've been able to accidently do it once, but have since been unable to duplicate the right combination of keys. Most apps for screenshots end up forcing you to root your phone - the easiest way to take screenshots, but rooting your phone renders your warranty void most of the time. If you do not mind rooting your device, we have directions here. How to take … [Read more...]
How to set up Google Voice as your voicemail provider
June 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I am assuming that you have Google Voice installed on your device. If not, then kindly do so using this link. Now that you have Google Voice installed, you can start using various services offered by Google Voice. One of these useful services is the voicemail service which you can use in place of your mobile carrier service. I shall now show you how to set up Google Voice as your voicemail provider. Step 1: Click on the Google Voice launcher icon. A pop-up will appear … [Read more...]