The Best Software Apps for the Motorola Backflip

Google Maps

The Backflip has built-in GPS support with assisted GPS functionality. It also has a built-in compass and a 3.1-inch full-color screen. If you’re a traveler or someone who likes to know exactly where you’re going, these features make the Backflip ideal for use with the Google Maps application. Google Maps is a free app that includes access to Google’s voice-guided GPS navigation system, details and reviews on local points of interest, and the ability to check in with friends via Google’s Latitude utility. Google Maps requires Android 1.6 or later, which means it’s fully compatible with the Motorola Backflip if you upgrade the phone’s operating system to Android 2.1.

VLC Direct Pro

The Backflip comes with built-in multimedia support for MP3, eAAC+, WAV, WMA9, MP4, H.263, H.264 and WMV9 files. Installing VLC Direct Pro lets you expand the Backflip's multimedia capabilities by adding the ability to stream any audio and video files directly from your computer. VLC Direct Pro works like a remote jukebox. A list of audio and video files on your computer show up on the phone’s screen. Simply click what you’d like to watch or listen to, and the app does the rest. VLC Direct Pro is 698 KB in size, costs about $4 at the date of publication and requires Android 2.0 or later.

Shazam

In addition to cellular network access, the Backflip has built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. It also has an onboard microphone. Shazam makes use of these tools to let you identify songs. Say you’re in your car and a song comes on the radio that you like but don’t know the title. Turn on Shazam and hold your Backflip up to your car’s speakers. The app captures a sample of the song using the phone's microphone. It then accesses the Shazam database over your Backflip's cellular connection and tells you the name of the song and the artist who sings it. The app can also access the database over a Wi-Fi connection. Shazam is a free application that’s 1.6 MB in size and requires Android 1.6 or later.

'Bunny Shooter Free Game'

If you’re looking to have some fun with the Backflip, you can make use of the phone's touch-sensitive screen and download games such as 'Bunny Shooter Free Game.' One of the most-downloaded titles from Android Market, the game combines the principles of physics with fun animations to create a strategy game. 'Bunny Shooter Free Game' is free to download, 8.8 MB in size and requires Android 2.1 or later. Other popular games, such as 'Angry Birds' and 'Ant Smasher,' are also compatible with the Backflip, provided you upgrade the phone’s operating system to Android 2.1.

How to Install Android SDK on Windows XP

1. Visit the official web site for Android developers at developer.android.com. This site offers widespread information to guide developers through the learning curve of programming for a Google phone. To install the developer kit, click on the 'SKD' tab of the web site.

2. Download the Android SKD for Windows. The kit is provided as ZIP file.

3. Extract the ZIP file. Right-click the downloaded file and choose 'Extract Files.' Follow the on-screen instructions until the Android SDK folder appears.

4. Open the Android SDK folder. Double-click the SDK Setup.exe file to open the installation window.

5. Choose a development platform from the list on the left of installation windows. The platforms are listed under 'Available Packages.' As there are different versions of Android, install the one that applies to the development you are doing. You may also install more than one to see how your applications will function under different versions of Android. Simply click on the desired packages and then press the 'Install Selected Packages' button in the lower right of the window.

6. Install documentation packages to assist in your development. These may be installed simultaneously with the platforms or later if needed.

7. Click on the 'Virtual Devices' section of the installer window to add a software smartphone to the SDK. This allows programs to be tested on a virtual device without the process of transferring code to a real Android phone. The benefit is faster debugging combined with the option of testing your program on a variety of 'devices' to ensure compatibility before its release.

How to Drift in 'NFS: Shift' for Android

1. Start NFS: Shift on your Android phone and touch the 'Options' icon, which looks like a wrench on the bottom of the screen.

2. Touch the left or right arrows at the bottom of the screen and then touch the 'Tilt Sensitivity' icon, which is an image of a phone.

3. Tap the longest bar on the 'Tilt Sensitivity' screen. NFS: Shift uses tilt controls, and you will have more success drifting if they are very sensitive.

4. Press the left-facing arrow at the top of the screen repeatedly to return to the main menu.

5. Start any type of race and prepare to attempt to drift when you come close to a turn.

6. Turn the phone in the same direction as the turn with a quick, sharp motion to initiate a drift. You should turn the phone nearly vertical when using the motion, and then quickly back so that it is approximately halfway between vertical and horizontal orientation to pull off the drift.

How to Transfer Files From PC to Cell Phone

1. Connect your cell phone to the computer using a data cable. Connect one end of the cable to your phone and the other end to the USB drive on your PC. The data cable is a cable wire that usually comes along with your cell phone pack.

2. Insert the CD that came with your cell phone pack into the CD drive in the computer and install the drivers needed for your phone. Once done, eject the CD from drive and restart the computer.

3. Download and install the freeware mobile utility BitPim from bitpim.org (see References). This is a simple software utility that helps to view and manipulate the contents in the cell phone from your PC.

4. Launch the BitPim utility and wait until it automatically detects and finds your cell phone device.

5. Check the left pane in BitPim to find the folders present in the cell phone. Click the folders to view its contents on the right pane.

6. Click 'Send phone data' button on the top left corner to transfer contents from your PC to cell phone. Locate the files you need to transfer from the PC and also select the folder to which the contents must be transferred in your cell phone.

7. After the file transfer is successful, close BitPim utility and then disconnect the data cable from your PC first and then cell phone.

8. Restart your cell phone and go navigate to the target directory you specified during file transfer to find the files transferred from your PC to cell phone.

How to Get CoPilot Running on an Android Phone

1. Check the email you gave when you purchased the app. The email contains a Product ID key that you might need to start the app the first time.

2. Tap the 'CoPilot' icon on your Android phone. If it is not on your Home screen, enter the Apps menu to find it.

3. Enter your Product ID, if prompted to do so.

4. Tap 'Create a CoPilot ID.' Enter your email and a password. Tap 'Continue.'

5. Tap 'Use Standard Settings.' You can now use CoPilot.

How to Flag a Folder as Hidden From Android

1. Tap the 'Market' icon on your Android phone and locate and install a file management app. Many free options are available, including Astro File Manager, ES File Explorer and Adao File Manager. They all work the same way, so install whichever one you want.

2. Pull down the notifications bar when the app finishes installing and tap the icon for the file management app. You will see a list of folders on your SD card.

3. Tap folders to navigate through them and find the folder you want to hide.

4. Press down on the folder that you want to hide until a menu pops up. Tap 'Rename' in the menu.

5. Add a period before the folder name and press 'OK.' For example, if the folder was named 'Test,' rename it '.Test' to hide it.

How to Block SMS in Android

1. Select 'Messaging' from the main screen.

2. Select 'Menu' to open the messaging menu.

3. Select 'Settings' from the messaging menu.

4. Tap 'Auto-Retrieve' to uncheck the option and turn it off.

5. Tap 'Notifications' to uncheck notifications and turn them off.

What Is an SDK File?

Overview and Purpose

SDK files are created and distributed by a wide variety of companies for developers who want to build their own compatible applications. The file gives you the necessary tools like code and documentation to help you customize applications for software, hardware and operating systems. Some SDK files are free, while others require payment, and some are more open in terms of what they allow you to access. You may use SDK files for different purposes. You may need to create an application for your organization's technical needs, but you may also develop applications for your personal use or to make money. For example, Apple, Android and BlackBerry provide SDK files to developers to create smartphone apps to sell to customers.

Installation

A SDK file is made available over the Web through the company that originally created it. Before downloading and installing the file, check the list of requirements. SDK files vary and may run on Windows, Macintosh, Linux-based machines or all three. You'll also need an integrated development environment, or IDE, on your computer. An IDE is an additional software application to help you program your application. An IDE can be based on a single programming language like Java or it may support multiple languages.

Components

When you download and install an SDK file, you receive different tools to help you with your application build. You may find sample applications to get you started as well as code, drivers, libraries, graphics and graphics converters, documentation and more. Within the documentation you may find tutorials, frequently asked questions and other resources. Some SDK files like those from Android and Apple offer emulators or simulators so you can test your application in a virtual environment.

Examples

SDK files are available for technologies ranging from Microsoft's Kinect to Barnes & Noble's Nook to Cisco's telephones. Google makes SDK files for multiple programming languages to help you build and run custom Web applications. Nikon has SDK files for its cameras and other imaging products, while Intuit provides files for its QuickBooks software. SDK files are also produced by other companies without ties to a particular product that can help you develop applications using specific programming languages.

How to Erase My Android Phone

1. Access your privacy options by pressing 'Menu,' 'Settings' and then 'Privacy' on your Android phone.

2. Initiate the device wipe by tapping 'Factory Data Reset.' At the prompt to confirm the reset, tap 'OK.'

3. Leave the phone undisturbed while it completes the factory data reset; the device may power itself off and then back on in the process of doing so.

4. Confirm that all of your data has been purged. Do this by verifying that the device is prompting you to set up email accounts and enter other personal information. If so, the wipe was successful.

How Can I Remove Facebook From My Cell Phone?

How to Delete the Facebook App on an Android 2.3

1. Touch the Android Market icon on your Android's home screen to open the Android Market.

2. Press the Menu button, which features four horizontal lines, and is located underneath the main screen.

3. Touch 'My Apps.'

4. Touch the Facebook app to view the application's details. On the details screen, touch 'Uninstall.'

5. Touch 'OK' to confirm, then touch the reason why you are uninstalling Facebook, and touch 'OK' again to uninstall.

How to Delete the Facebook App on an iPhone

6. Touch and hold your finger on the Facebook app icon until the icon starts to shake.

7. Touch the red 'x' in the corner of the Facebook icon.

8. Touch 'Delete' to delete Facebook from your iPhone, then touch the Home button below the screen to return to the home screen.

How to Use Android SDK

1. Click the Windows 'Start' button, and type 'eclipse.exe' in the search menu. The Eclipse program does not have an installer, so there is no menu shortcut. After the operating system finds the file, double-click the EXE to open the program.

2. Click the 'Windows' menu item, then click the 'Android SDK and AVD Manager' item. A window opens with a list of virtual devices. A virtual device is an emulator that displays an Android device window, so you can test your Android apps for bugs. Click the 'New' button, then choose the Android SDK version you want to use. Click 'OK' to create the virtual device.

3. Click the Eclipse 'File' menu item, then click 'New,' then 'Project.' The opened window lets you create a new Android project, which contains all of your Android code files. Click 'Android Application' for the project type, then enter the basic information for your project. The required setup information is the project name, Android version and the activity name. Click 'OK,' and Eclipse opens to your project work space.

4. Open your main Android app file. The left navigation window is the 'Package Explorer' window. This panel displays all of your project code. A default Java class is created by Eclipse. Double-click the '.java' file in the left panel. Eclipse opens the source code in a Java editor.

5. Create your first Android app. Add the following code to your Java file:super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);TextView tv = new TextView(this);tv.setText('Hello, World');setContentView(tv);

6. Click the 'Run' button at the top of your Window. The code compiles and the new app displays in the Android SDK emulator. Notice the layout uses the standard Android buttons and text, which you can customize in the future. The emulator works in the same way a handheld or tablet functions. In this example, 'Hello World' displays in the emulator.

How to Buy Android Apps

1. Visit the Google Checkout webite and click 'Sign up now.' Enter your personal information. If you already have a Google account, you can sign in using your Google account username and password and then add your billing information. You must have a credit card number on file to download paid apps, and you must have a Google account to download free apps.

2. Press the home button on your Android device, then tap 'Market.' If it's your first time using the Android Market, you need to confirm that you agree to the terms and conditions, which will appear before you can begin browsing. You can also visit the Android Market website to browse and buy apps from your PC and have them sent to your phone or tablet.

3. Browse through the applications available by categories, such as games, entertainment or health and fitness, or use the tabs at the top of the screen to filter results by popularity or price.

4. Tap an application icon to learn more about it. You can read the application description, see screen shots and read reviews before you decide to purchase.

5. Touch the 'Buy' or 'Install' button to verify your information and download the app directly to your Android-powered device. You may need to enter your password before the download begins, depending on the last time you accessed your Google Checkout account.

6. View the email account associated with your Google Checkout account for receipts for your Android Market purchases.

How to Read .Epub Files on a Pandigital

1. Turn on your Pandigital Novel device.

2. Download an .Epub file, such as a book or publication, to your device.

3. Click on the .Epub file in your library, and your device will display it for you to read.

How to Install Froyo on a Hero

1. Plug your HTC Hero phone into the AC wall adapter to charge it. This prevents the Hero’s battery from running down and potentially corrupting the Froyo installation.

2. Unlock your HTC Hero by typing in your device’s password when applicable and then press the “Menu” button on your HTC Hero.

3. Tap the “Settings” icon that shows up on your HTC Hero’s screen.

4. Navigate down the screen and then tap the “About phone” icon on the Hero.

5. Tap the “System updates” icon on your Hero and then tap the “HTC software update” icon.

6. Tap the “Check now” icon to search for the Froyo update.

7. Tap “Install now” to begin installing Froyo on your HTC Hero. Allow the installation process to complete. A message stating that the update is complete will show up on your screen once Froyo is successfully installed on your HTC Hero.

How to Make a RAR Folder

1. Open the WinRAR download page at WinRAR.com and download a version of the program that is compatible with your computer. For example, if you want to download WinRAR for Windows select 'WinRAR' from the drop-down menu and click 'Download.'

2. Double-click the WinRAR file to install the program. Click 'Install' to proceed with and finish the install process. WinRAR comes with a fully functional 30-day trial. This means that you don't have to pay to use the program for 30 consecutive days after installation. If at the end of the 30 days you aren't satisfied with the program, you don't have to buy it.

3. Reboot your computer to finish installing WinRAR.

4. Right-click on your desktop.

5. Select 'New.' Click 'WinRAR Archive' to create a new RAR folder on your desktop.

How to Draw Logos in Photoshop

1. Open Adobe Photoshop and click 'File.' Click the 'New' option and type 'MyLogo' into the 'Name' box. Set the dimensions for the logo in the 'Width' and 'Height' boxes, such as '4' for each. Select 'inches' from the drop-down menus for each. Pull down the 'Background Contents' menu and click 'Transparent.' Click 'OK' and Photoshop opens a gray-and-white checkerboard workspace.

2. Select the first color for the logo by clicking the top-left square of the 'Color Picker,' the two overlapping colored boxes at the bottom of the 'Tools' column. Choose the main logo color and click 'OK.'

3. Click the 'Brush' tool on the 'Tools' column -- it looks like a paintbrush. Draw the main logo, such as an abstract design, easily recognized shape or something that represents the organization.

4. Switch to a new paint color to add additional designs to the logo as desired.

5. Change the brush head for the logo by pulling down the menu for the tool, located as the second from the left unmarked option on the toolbar at the top of the work area. Slide the 'Size' bar down to a lower number for finer detail or a higher number for thicker strokes.

6. Add text to the logo by clicking the 'T' icon on the 'Tools' column. Select a font, text size and font color from the toolbar at the top of the work area. Click the 'MyLogo' box and type the company name, a slogan, tagline or other small bit of information.

7. Click the 'File' menu and select 'Save As.' Pull down the 'Format' menu and click 'GIF.' Click 'OK' if Photoshop asks you to flatten layers. Click the 'Save' button.

How to Get the Controls on 'Gameboid' Android to Work

1. Turn on your phone and press the 'Home' button. Tap the application drawer and tap 'Gameboid.'

2. Press the 'Menu' button, and then tap 'Settings.' Tap 'Input settings.' Tap 'Key Mappings.'

3. Tap each button menu, then the phone hardware button you want to assign. You can assign the standard direction buttons, A, B, Start, Select, and the left and right shoulder buttons. You can also assign 'turbo' -- extremely fast on/off switching -- to the A and B buttons, or set up button combinations.

4. Press the 'Back' button when you're done assigning. Tap 'Trackball as d-pad' if your phone has a trackball or trackpad that you want to use for the directional buttons. You can use the phone's motion sensor for the directional buttons with the 'Use Sensor As' menu.

5. Press the 'Back' button twice. Tap one of your ROMs to to begin playing.

How to Find Out Who Is Texting You From a Textfree Texting Number

1. Open the Textfree app. Once the app is launched, you will see your Textfree in-box along with the person who sent you a message along with his Textfree number. The person's name comes directly from your phone contacts imported from your mobile phone.

2. Go to the Pinger Zen Help Desk website (see Resources). Then click on 'Submit a Request.'

3. Fill out the request. Provide the Textfree help desk with as much information about the user, including her Textfree number and any specifics about the message. Textfree will block the user's account if they feel the harassing user is using Textfree against the terms of service.Additionally, if you feel as though you are in immediate danger, contact your local authorities and file a police report. Pinger will not release any user information without a police subpoena.

4. Visit 800 Notes or Who Calls Me (see Resources). These sites are user-created directories that can provide you information on who is calling you or at least clue you in on possible trends with the Textfree user. Plug the Textfree number into the search field. Scroll the possible results.

How to Troubleshoot Facebook Notifications for Android

1. Reset the radio on your Android device. Hold down the power button until the pop-up window appears on the screen. Tap 'Airplane Mode' and wait for the airplane icon to appear in the upper-right section of the screen where your wireless signal normally appears. Repeat the process to exit Airplane Mode. Look at the signal notification to see if you have wireless signal to support a data connection. Notifications won't come through without a data connection.

2. Open the Facebook app on your Android device. Tap the 'Facebook' logo in the upper-left corner of the screen, then press the 'Menu' button. Tap 'Settings' on the screen, then check to see that the label under 'Notifications' is 'Active.' If it's not, tap the checkbox to the left of 'Notifications.' Press the 'Back' button.

3. Press the 'Home' button. Open your application launcher and press the 'Market' icon. Press the 'Menu' button and tap 'My Apps.' Find 'Facebook' in the list and tap on it. Press the 'Update' button to download the most recent update for the app.

4. Push the 'Home' button. Press the 'Menu' button, then tap 'Settings.' Press 'Applications,' then 'Manage Applications' and choose 'Facebook.' Press the 'Uninstall' button. Press the 'Home' button again, then open the application launcher and press on the 'Market' app. Search for 'Facebook' and re-install the app from the latest version online.

How to Reboot Droid Phones

1. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds. A menu should appear on the screen.

2. Tap 'Turn Phone Off.' Wait a few moments for the phone to shut down completely.

3. Press and hold the Power button until the phone starts booting. When something appears on the screen, the phone is booting.

How to Print From Android Using Wi

1. Connect to the Wi-Fi network that the printer is on. This can be done by tapping 'Settings,' then 'Wireless & networks,' then 'Wi-Fi Settings.' Tap the network name and enter in the password for the network if prompted to.

2. Visit the Android market and download a free printing application. Free apps available for printing on the Android using Wi-Fi include PrinterShare free, Cloud Print and HP iPrint Photo for compatible HP printers. A variety of paid printing applications also include Print and PrinterShare Premium.

3. Launch the printing application that you downloaded in Step 2.

4. Select the type of file you want to print. This can be a picture on your SD card, a Web page, calendar, contacts, email or any other document on your phone.

5. Select your printer and select the paper size for the printer in the 'Print Options.' Most printers have letter-size paper.

6. Tap the 'Print' icon to print from Android using Wi-Fi.

My Android Tablet Does Not Charge

USB Connections

All tablets connect to your computer using a USB cable. Once connected, the device should charge – as long as the computer recognizes it. Look for manufacturer-specific software to launch once you plug your tablet into your computer; if this software fails to launch, it's likely that your computer hasn't detected the device and won't charge it. Try a second USB cable, if available, or plug the USB cable into a different port. If the device doesn't charge in either port, replace the USB cable.

AC Adapters

Some tablets are sold with an accompanying AC power adapter, though these accessories are often optional. Try plugging your tablet into its AC power connector in the event that its USB cable isn't functioning. Also check different wall outlets in case the outlet you are plugging your tablet into is defective. If the device fails to charge in different outlets, the AC adapter may be faulty.

Reboot

Like any device with an operating system – a computer, a mobile phone or an MP3 player – tablet computers can freeze from time to time. When a computer freezes, you can reboot or restart it to get the operating system working properly again. This is true of tablets too, but rebooting these systems can be a little tricky. Check the manufacturer's website for specific instructions to restart your system. Putting the tablet to sleep and waking it up doesn't clear its memory – look instead for the buttons for a 'reset,' which are different for every brand. This may clear up any recent malfunctions, like freezing apps or charging issues.

Restore

Just like a computer, tablets sometimes need to be restored to their original state to overcome technical issues like charging problems. Again, the process of restoring your tablet to its factory default differs from model to model and from brand to brand. Check the manual or the manufacturer's website for specific instructions, but as a general rule: plug the tablet into your computer using the provided USB cable. Wait for the appropriate software to load and then look for a 'Restore' option. Follow the onscreen prompts to restore the device.

How to Delete the Videos From an Android or Samsung Moment Phone

1. Open the 'Gallery' application on your Android phone.

2. Tap the album or folder that contains the video you want to delete from your phone.

3. Hold your finger down on the thumbnail image of the video you want to delete. A check box will appear in the corner of each thumbnail. Tap any additional videos you want to delete.

4. Tap the 'Delete' button on the bottom of your Android phone's screen.

How to Create a Speed Dial on 'Go Launcher' for the Android

1. Press the 'Power' button on your phone. Slide the unlock tab to the right to unlock the screen, and then press the 'Home' button.

2. Swipe left or right to access the screen you want to set up. If you have any shortcuts or widgets on the screen, tap and hold the item, then slide it to the trash can icon and release it.

3. Tap and hold an empty area of the screen. Tap 'Shortcuts,' then 'Bookmarks.' Tap one of your bookmarks to place it on the home screen. Tap and hold the bookmark to move it around the screen.

4. Repeat the process for each bookmark. You can add up to 16 bookmarks on an empty home screen.

How to Open an Android SD Card on a Desktop

1. Connect your Android phone to your PC via its included USB cable.

2. Slide the notification tray down and tap on the 'USB connected' alert in the 'Ongoing' section.

3. Tap on the 'Turn on USB storage' button, then tap 'OK' to confirm your decision. This mounts your Android phone's SD card as an external drive on your PC. After a few seconds, the Windows AutoPlay window appears, allowing you to choose between opening the SD card folder, importing pictures from the SD card and more.

How to Pull an APK File

1. Click on the 'Market' icon via your Android smartphone's home screen.

2. Click on the 'Menu' button. Click on the 'Downloads' button.

3. Choose the application that you want to delete.

4. Click on the 'Uninstall' option on the lower-right of the screen.

5. Click the 'OK' button to remove the application and the '.apk' file associated with it.

How to Access the Geovision GV

1. Open the GV DVR program on your computer. If no GV-DVR icon is available on your computer's desktop, click your Windows “Start” button. Select “Programs” or “All Programs” to launch the software.

2. Click the “Network” button. Select “Webcam Server.”

3. Select the “JPG” tab. Click the option to “Create JPEG/GIF Files.”

4. Click the “Enable” radio box that is located underneath the “Mobile” tab. Click “OK” to save and apply your changes.

5. Press the “Menu” button on your Samsung Epic G4. This reveals a list of your phone's installed applications.

6. Touch “Android Market” from the applications list. Type “Geovision” in the Android Market search box.

7. Tap “GV-AView” from the list of search results. Tap “Download” to download and install the Geovision app onto your Samsung Epic.

8. Tap the newly installed application to open it. Tap the “NVR/DVR View” tab.

9. Type your DV System information into the designated fields. For instance, you must enter your GV-DVR's IP Address, port number, user name and password. To get this information, reference the user manual of your GV-DVR System.

10. Tap “My Favorite” to save your settings.

11. View footage from your GV-DVR System. To do this, tap the “Eye” icon to connect to your system. Your camera footage appears on the screen of your Samsung Epic 4G.

How to Load Pictures on an Android Emulator

1. Click the Windows 'Start' button and type 'eclipse.exe.' Press 'Enter' to search the Eclipse executable. Double-click 'Eclipse.exe' to open the programming software.

2. Open your Android app project and double-click the XML file that defines the screen layout. Eclipse has a graphical designer, so you can click 'Designer' to view an emulator you use to drag and drop app elements such as an image.

3. Drag and drop an 'ImageView' element. The element displays in the emulator, but no image is defined.

4. Double-click the Java code file associated with the XML screen. Add the following code to add the image to the view:ImageView1.setImageResource(R.drawable.my_image);Replace 'my_image' with an image name located in the 'res/drawable/' section of the Eclipse project.

5. Click 'Save,' and then click the green 'Run' button to view the new image in the Android SDK emulator.

How to Clear the Cache on the HTC HD7

1. Go to the 'Start' screen and swipe left.

2. Tap the 'Settings' icon.

3. Swipe left to enter the 'Applications' screen.

4. Tap the 'Internet Explorer' icon.

5. Tap 'Allow cookies on my phone' and 'Let Bing suggest sites as I type' to turn them off if they are on.

6. Tap 'Delete History.'

Can You FaceTime an Android Phone?

Background

FaceTime is an Apple product, designed for use with the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Mac. The FaceTime application is not compatible with non-Apple devices, including those using Google's Android operating system. FaceTime gets its name by giving Apple users the means to engage in video calls using the front-facing camera on the iPhone 4 and other devices, allowing both parties the ability to view each other's face while talking.

FaceTime Features

FaceTime is integrated into the iPhone 4 and requires no additional downloads. You can tap the FaceTime button during a normal phone call to invite the other person to a video chat, or call another Apple user from the FaceTime application itself. You can switch between the front and rear cameras to show your face or give someone a glimpse of your surroundings. The application requires Wi-Fi to function, and as of July 2011, does not work over 3G networks.

Third-party Applications

Third-party video calling applications are available in the Apple App Store and the Android Market. Applications like Skype, Tango and Fring allow you to make video calls from an iPhone to an Android smartphone and vice versa. In addition to Wi-Fi, these applications also support video calling over cellular networks. Fring also supports a group-calling feature, allowing four people to be on the same video call at once.

Cost

FaceTime video calls are free for Apple users. Skype, Tango and Fring offer free video calling between Android and Apple devices. Rates may apply when calling regular or landline phones. Check with the developer of the specific application regarding unique features and possible charges. Using free video calling applications does not use minutes from your monthly cellular plan, but they do use data. Know the limitations of your data plan to avoid any additional costs.

How to Treat an Allergic Reaction

1. Take an oral antihistamine to treat nasal allergies, skin inflammation or itchy and watery eyes, which are commonly caused by animal dander, flowers or grass. Buy non-drowsy antihistamines so that you can stay alert during the day.

2. Try an anti-inflammatory hydrocortisone cream to relieve skin itching or redness from a reaction, such as from clothing. You can also use wet cloths or an ice pack to help heal the skin irritation. Wrap a bag of frozen vegetables in a towel if ice is unavailable.

3. See an allergy specialist for a prescription antihistamine if the over-the-counter formulas don't help. Cetirizine can be taken indefinitely to relieve reactions to dust, pollen, mold or pet dander. Use a prescription decongestant if you're having problems with a runny nose or sinuses due to pollen in the air and over the counter drugs don't work.

4. Use a prescription nasal corticosteroid spray if the antihistamines don't cure your allergic reactions. You can use this spray daily without worrying about side effects of taking steroids by mouth.

5. Check into immunotherapy, or allergy shots, if you have frequent allergic reactions. These shots are antigens that are given in stages, depending on the patient's needs. The intent is to alter the immune system's response to prevent future reactions. In other words, the body becomes 'desensitized' to the allergen.

6. Get to the emergency room if you experience sudden, severe hives, swelling, stomach pain, vomiting or difficulty breathing. These reactions are commonly caused by eating or drinking foods such as peanuts, milk, eggs or seafood. The hives and the swelling can also come from insect stings. You will be evaluated and treated with an IV if it's determined that you need medication immediately.

How to Set Profiles on an Android

1. Tap the 'Market' icon on the device's home screen, followed by the 'Search' icon. Type 'Setting Profiles' in the space provided and tap the 'Search' button to search for the app.

2. Tap the 'Setting Profiles' application in the list of search results. Tap the 'Install' button and confirm the installation to download and install the application onto the device.

3. Tap the 'Setting Profiles' application icon to launch the application, followed by the 'Profiles' option.

4. Tap or press the device's 'Menu' button and select the 'New Profile' option. Type a name for the new profile in the space provided and select 'OK' to continue.

5. Adjust the wireless and sound settings for your sound profile and press or tap the 'Back' button to save the profile.

6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for any other profiles you want to create. When you are finished, tap the 'Profiles' option, followed by the name of the profile you want to use to set it as your device's sound profile.

How to Connect Android to Macbook Pro

1. Connect your USB data cable to the Android, and to the Macbook.

2. Pull down the Notification pane on your Andriod. Tap 'USB Connection.' Tap 'USB Mass Storage.'

3. Search the desktop of your Macbook for the mounted SD card. Double-click this drive to explore its contents.

How to Hide the Android Keyboard

1. Tap the 'Market' icon in the Android device's App Drawer to access the Android Market.

2. Press the 'Search' key to open a text box.

3. Type 'keyboards' into the box and press the magnifying glass icon next to it on the touchscreen.

4. Select a keyboard application from the list, such as 'SlideIT Keyboard,' 'GO Keyboard' or 'SwiftKey X.'

5. Tap 'Download' at the application's page to begin downloading it to your device. Tap the price, if applicable, to download a paid keyboard. Enter payment information when prompted.

6. Go to an item with a text box, such as the text messaging application or the address bar of the Web browser.

7. Press and hold your finger inside the text box until a menu appears.

8. Tap 'Input Method' and select the third-party keyboard as your default option.

9. Swipe your finger in a downward motion on the keyboard, while using GO Keyboard or SwiftKey X, to hide it. Press and hold the 'Enter' key to hide the keyboard using SlideIT Keyboard. The 'Enter' key is designated by a left-pointing arrow, with the world 'Hide' underneath it.

How to Get PandaHome on Pandigital

1. Turn on your Pandigital Novel and tap the 'Menu' button.

2. Tap 'Applications' and then tap 'Unknown sources.'

3. Tap 'Yes.' You may now install third-party Android apps like PandaHome on your Novel reader.

4. Press the 'Home' button and then tap the 'Web' icon to open the Android Web browser.

5. Navigate to the PandaHome website at pandaapp.com.

6. Click the 'PandaHome for Android' link to download the app to your Novel. Doing so will initiate a downloads window.

7. Tap and hold 'PandaHome' in the downloads window.

8. Tap 'Open' and tap 'Install.' The PandaHome application is now on your Pandigital Novel.

How to Make a Laptop Give Wi

1. Click 'Start,' then 'Control Panel,' then type 'adapter' into the search field. Click 'View network connections.'

2. Right-click your wired network connection and click 'Properties.' Enter your password and press 'Enter.'

3. Click 'Sharing,' then 'Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection.' Click 'Apply,' then 'OK.'

4. Open the 'Settings' menu on your Android phone. Tap 'Settings,' then 'Wireless & networks.' Tap 'Wi-Fi Settings.'

5. Select your computer name from the list. Enter the login password and click 'Connect.'

How to Setup a Yahoo Email Outgoing Server on Android

1. Tap the 'Email' icon and tap your Yahoo! account name if it does not automatically open.

2. Press the 'Menu' button and tap 'Account Settings.'

3. Tap 'Outgoing Settings.'

4. Enter 'smtp.mail.yahoo.com' in the SMTP Server field. Enter '465' in the port field.

5. Tap 'Done.'

How to Convert an EXE File APP on FoxPro

1. Click 'Start,' type 'foxpro' and press 'Enter' when the program appears in the search list.

2. Press 'Ctrl'+'O' to prompt the Open dialog window. Locate and open your main project file.

3. Click 'Build' in the Project manager.

4. Click 'Application (app)' or 'Win32 executable/COM server (exe)' in the 'Build Options,' depending on preference. Click 'OK.'

5. Click 'Save As.' Enter a file name and choose a location, then click 'Save.'

How to Find a PSX BIOS File for the Android

1. Open the application screen on your Android device and touch 'Browser.'

2. Tap the address bar and enter 'http://www.emuparadise.org/biosfiles/PSX_Bios_SCPH1001.zip.' Tap 'Enter.'

3. Wait for the file to download. Once the download is complete, drag the notification bar down and touch the download notification to open the ZIP file in your file explorer application.

How to Improve My Android Device Performance

Identifying Performance Problems

1. Determine when your device is slowing down. Is it sluggish only when you’re Web browsing, or when you’re reading email or using a specific application? Is the battery draining faster at home than it does at work? The timing of your performance issues is a great indicator of where the problem lies.

2. Open the Manage Applications tool to look for for applications that might be eating up your processing power while they’re in the background. If a specific app is using a significant percentage of your resources, you may want to kill it, remove it or look for an update. To open the Manage Applications tool, press the Menu button, tap “Settings,” tap “Applications” and tap “Manage Applications.” Tap “Running” to see the currently running apps, along with the amount of time they’ve been running as well as the number of services and amount of memory they’re using.

3. Check for battery drains using Android’s Battery Use monitor, which logs the power consumption of your device’s apps and services. To open Battery Use, tap “About Phone” or 'About Device' in your system settings, and tap “Battery Use.”

Optimizing Android Performance

4. Remove apps you don’t use, and move the ones you do to your SD card to reduce their memory load. To move or remove an app, open the Manage Applications tool and tap the app you want to manage. To move the app, tap “Move to SD Card” or “Move to USB Card,” and to delete the app, tap “Uninstall.” You may also kill running apps to free resources, but you should take care to kill only optional apps and not important services. If you find you’re frequently killing a particular app, consider reinstalling it or removing it altogether.

5. Minimize unnecessary pings, syncs and updates in your applications. If you’re running social media apps like Tweetdeck, news-and-weather widgets or even Android’s email app, you can reduce memory and battery load by decreasing the frequency with which they check for new information. For the best power savings, set your apps to update manually.

6. Use only the widgets you need, and reduce or eliminate resource-tapping animations in wallpapers and menus. To remove unnecessary home-screen widgets, press and hold the widget to select it, and drag it to the Trash. To turn animated menus into static menus, open your Settings, tap “Display,” tap “Animations” and tap “No Animations.”

7. Set Flash to run only when necessary in your Web browser. Disabling Flash until you need it may speed up your browsing considerably. To find the Flash settings, tap the Menu icon in your Android browser, tap “More,” tap “Settings” and tap “Enable Plug-Ins.” Change the setting from “Always On” to “On Demand.” To view a Web page's Flash content on demand, tap the content you want to see. If you use a third-party browser such as Opera, Dolphin or Skyfire, consult the browser's documentation for help disabling Flash. Firefox for Android does not support Flash as of March 2012.

8. Disable Bluetooth, GPS and Wi-Fi when you don’t need them. When you’re not using these features, they continue to use power to search for a connection. Android’s Power Control widget lets you quickly enable or disable these functions. The one exception to this rule occurs when you have a constant Wi-Fi connection throughout the day. In this situation, setting your Wi-Fi to never sleep will prevent your phone or tablet from using its cellular radios to sync when the screen sleeps, saving power.

9. Turn down your screen’s brightness and optimize timeouts to conserve battery power. The screen is the largest battery draw on your Android device, so these changes can make a considerable difference. To change brightness, use the Power Control widget or go to your device’s Settings, tap “Display” and tap “Brightness.” If you check “Automatic Brightness,” the device will use its ambient light sensor to adjust the screen’s brightness, but reducing the brightness manually will save more energy. To change the screen timeout setting, tap “Screen Timeout” in the “Display” settings.

How to Change the MMS.APK in an Android

1. Tap the 'menu' button on your Android phone, and then tap the 'Settings' option.

2. Tap the 'Applications' option.

3. Enable the check mark next to 'Unknown sources' by tapping on it. This allows you to install applications from sources outside of the Android Market, and is necessary to complete the process.

4. Open the MMS.apk application, either from a website, from an email message (if it was sent to you as an attachment) or from the storage on your phone (if you transferred it there yourself).

5. Tap the 'Yes' button when the dialog box that asks, 'MMS.apk already exists. Would you like to overwrite it?' appears.

6. Restart your Android smartphone after the installation.

How to Add Java Games to an LG Chocolate Touch

Verizon Media Center

1. Touch “Menu” from your LG Chocolate Touch home screen to reveal a list of installed applications.

2. Touch the “Media Center” application.

3. Tap “Games.”

4. Touch “Get New Applications” to browse through the selection of available Java games. When you see a game you want to add to your phone, touch the “Buy” option to purchase and install the game onto your device.

Third-Party Games

5. Touch “Menu” from your phone's home screen.

6. Touch the “Browser” application to launch it.

7. Type into your mobile browser's address bar the Web address for a site that offers Chocolate Touch Java Games. Examples of such sites include Mobile Rated (mobilerated.com) and Mobile Heart (mobileheart.com).

8. Browse through the selection of games. When you see a game you want to install on your LG phone, touch “Download” to download and install the game onto your phone.

How to Update Apps on a T

1. Tap 'Market' on your T-Mobile Android's Home screen. If 'Market' doesn't appear on your home screen, tap 'Menu,' 'Apps' and then 'Market.'

2. Tap 'My Downloads' to see a list of all your apps. Those apps that have available updates are at the top of the list. On some phones, you may need to tap 'My Apps' or 'Manage Applications' instead.

3. Tap 'Update All' to install all of the updates. If you prefer only to update one app, tap the app's name. Then tap 'Update.'

4. Tap an app's name and check the box next to 'Allow Automatic Updating' to set a particular app to update automatically.

How to Install Rar Files

Downloading WinRar

1. Go to FreeDownloadsCenter.com (see link in Resources) and click on 'Save File' when prompted for the free download of WinRar archiving software.

2. Browse to the location on your hard disk where you want to save the file and click on 'Save.'

3. Double-click the saved setup file to execute it and then follow the easy step-by-step instructions of the Installation Wizard to complete the installation of WinRar.

Installing a Rar File

4. Double-click on the downloaded Rar setup file to decompress it. This will result in a folder with the unarchived installation files inside.

5. Double-click the new folder to open and find a setup or an install file with .exe extension.

6. Double-click the found file and follow Installation Wizard's guidelines to install the unarchived software.

How to Root an HTC Tattoo

Universal Androot

1. Open a Web browser on your computer. Type 'blog.23corner.com' and press 'Enter' for the developer's website. Type 'Universal Androot' in the search box on the side and press 'Enter.' Click 'Universal Androot 1.6.1 released' and download the APK file on this page.

2. Turn on the HTC Tattoo and attach the data transfer cable to the phone and your computer. Transfer the APK file to your HTC Tattoo from the computer. Disconnect the cable when you're done.

3. Tap 'All Programs' and launch your file manager program. If your phone does not come with a file manager, launch the Market and install one to your system. Astro File Manager and Linda File Manager work on this phone.

4. Tap the SD card to access its contents. Tap the Universal Androot APK file. Tap 'Install.'

5. Launch Universal Androot. Tap 'Root.' The HTC Tattoo is taken through the rooting procedure by this software and becomes rooted once the procedure is complete.

Root and Recovery

6. Download the HTC Tattoo one-click root files from XDA-developers.com to your computer. Search for the file named 'RootTattoo1Click_Recovery_2010-03-18_Mvx.zip' if you cannot find the HTC Tattoo root download on this website.

7. Drag and drop the zipped file into your C: drive if you have not already saved it there. Right-click the zipped file and choose 'Extract' or 'Unzip.' Extract the files into the root directory on C:.

8. Double-click the extracted Tattoo folder. Connect the HTC Tattoo to the USB ports on your computer.

9. Double-click 'rootTattoo.exe.' Wait for this program to execute completely before restarting your HTC Tattoo. After the restart, you'll have root on the phone.

Manual Root

10. Go to your computer and open a Web browser. Go to 'Addictivetips.com' and enter 'HTC Tattoo rooting files.' Click the first search result. Download the files labeled 'HTC Tattoo rooting files' on this page. Click 'Start' and 'Computer.' Navigate to the folder containing the Android Debug Bridge installation. Double-click 'platform-tools.' Move the HTC Tattoo rooting ZIP file to this folder. Right-click the ZIP file and choose 'Extract' or 'Unzip' to move the unzipped files to this folder.

11. Plug the HTC Tattoo into your computer. Click 'Start' and type 'cmd.exe' in the search box. Press 'Enter.' Type 'adb shell mkdir /data/local/bin' in the command prompt that pops up. Press 'Enter.'

12. Type 'adb push m7 /data/local/bin/' and press 'Enter.' Type 'adb shell' to open a debugging shell and press 'Enter.' Type 'cd /data/local/bin' to switch the 'ADB' directory to the 'bin' folder. Press 'Enter.' Type 'chmod 755 m7' and press 'Enter' to change this folder's permissions. Type 'while ./m7 ; do : ; done' and press 'Enter.' Wait for this process to finish. After a moment, the '#' symbol appears.

13. Type the following commands and press 'Enter' after each one to execute it: 'export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/system/lib,' 'export PATH=/system/bin,' 'id' and 'exit' to begin the first part of the rooting process, which exports system libraries.

14. Type 'adb push su /data/local/bin/' and press 'Enter' to push the 'superuser' file to the HTC Tattoo. Type 'adb shell' to launch another ADB terminal shell. Press 'Enter.' Type 'cd /data/local/bin/' and press 'Enter.' Type 'chmod 755 su' and press 'Enter.' Type 'while 'true' ; do ./m7 ; done' and press 'Enter.' Type 'chown root.root su' and press 'Enter.' Type 'chmod 4755 su' and press 'Enter.' Type the following two commands and press 'Enter' after each to complete the manual rooting process: 'mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mtdblock5 /data' and 'mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system.'

How to Change an Android Notification to Download

1. Open the Android Market application.

2. Press the 'Menu' key and tap 'Settings.'

3. Touch 'Notify me' and select 'Notify me' or 'Do not notify me.'

4. Press the 'Back' key to exit the menu.

How to Bypass Google Sign

1. Reset the phone to factory defaults. Although this erases data stored on the Vibrant, the Google settings are also reset and allows you to create your account. To reset the phone tap 'Menu,' then 'Settings' and 'Privacy.' Tap 'Factory Data Reset,' then 'Reset Phone.'

2. Go to 'Settings,' 'Applications,' 'Manage Applications,' then tap 'All.' Find 'Gmail,' 'Market' and 'Google' in the list of apps. Tap each one and select 'Clear Data.' This removes the accounts and passwords stored on the device, allowing you the chance to start over. Restart the phone after clearing the cache.

3. Download the app online from the developer using the phone's mobile browser. When you tap to download Google asks you to sign in with the account you'd like to use, then the download begins automatically. Enter the name of the app in the Google search box and the letters 'apk.' This is the three letter file extension that ensures your search results will feature direct downloads.

4. Find out what the password is and enter it into the box. If you know who the account belongs to ask them to sign in for you. Once you sign in you won't see the Google sign-in screen again unless the data becomes corrupted.

How to Sync the iPhone 4 to iTunes

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer using the USB cable that came with it. iTunes should automatically open.

2. Select your iPhone under 'Devices' on the left hand side of the iTunes window.

3. Click each of the tabs that appear on your iTunes screen, including 'Apps,' 'Music,' 'Books' and 'Photos.' Under each tab, click the buttons to select what types of content you want to sync.

4. Click 'Apply' once you are finished setting your syncing preferences.

5. Click to select the type of sync you want to perform. You will be asked whether you want to merge the data, replace the data on your iPhone or replace the data on your computer. If you choose one of the replacement options, the sync will overwrite all of the selected content on either your computer or iPhone.

How to Download Photos From an iPhone to a PC

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer and wait for iTunes to open. You can close iTunes down once it opens, allowing iTunes to open just shows you that your computer recognizes your iPhone. You can not proceed if you computer does not recognize your iPhone.

2. Click on 'Computer' or 'My Computer' twice. This will bring up a list of items that are on your computer. You will find options like 'Hard Drives' and 'Devices with Removable Storage.'

3. Locate the portable devices. The portable devices are usually located at the bottom of the list of options.

4. Click twice on your iPhone to open up its contents. Your iPhone should be labeled as 'Owner's iPhone' or by whatever name you changed it to. It should also be marked by a icon of an iPhone.

5. Click twice on the DCMI folder and then twice again on the folder that reads 'Apple.' This will bring up your photos.

6. Click twice on the photo you'd like to download onto your computer. The picture will open in your preferred photo viewing program. Click on 'Save As' and save the picture to your PC. If the program you open the photo in does not allow you to save, then copy and paste the picture into Paint or your preferred photo editing software and then click on 'Save As.'

How to Root the Dell Streak

1. Go to your computer. Download the z4root APK file from TheUnlockr.com.

2. Connect your Dell Streak to the computer's USB port with the data cable. Turn the Streak on if it isn't currently powered up.

3. Click Start. Click Computer. Double-click the Dell Streak's icon in the Computer menu. Drag and drop the z4root APK file to your Streak.

4. Disconnect the Dell from your computer and open the file manager. If you don't already have a file manager, you can download one such as Astro File Manager through the Android application marketplace.

5. Tap the z4root APK file. Tap 'Open App Manager.' Tap 'Install' to add z4root to your Streak. Open your applications menu and launch z4root. Tap 'Root' to root your Dell Streak.

How to Combine Your Buttons With Graphics on Your Android

1. Turn on your phone and press the 'Home' button. Tap the application drawer. Tap 'Market.'

2. Press the 'Search' button and enter 'Desktop Visualizer.' Tap 'Go.' Tap 'Desktop Visualizer,' and then 'Free,' and then 'OK.' Wait for the app to download and install.

3. Press the 'Home' button again. Tap and hold an empty area of your homescreen, and then tap 'Widgets.' Tap 'Desktop Visualizer.' Select a size -- the left number is how many horizontal spaces it will use, and the right number is how many vertical spaces it will use.

Tap the empty widget.

4. Tap 'OK.' Tap 'Select Icon.' Choose a photo or icon from your phone's MicroSD card. Tap 'Select Action,' and then tap 'Launch Application.' Select the app you want to launch when you tap the widget.

5. Tap 'White' and 'Black' to select text and background colors. Tap 'Orange' to select a text effect. Tap 'OK' to finalize the widget.

6. Repeat Steps 3 to 5 as many times as you like to create new widgets. You can fill the entire homescreen with photo tiles if you like.

How to Close All Active Apps on an Android Phone

Perform a Soft Reset

1. Tap the 'Power' button once to unlock your device screen.

2. Press the 'Power' button again for approximately two seconds. The 'Power Options' menu will appear. Touch 'Power Off.' You phone will power down.

3. Press the 'Power' button to turn your phone back on. Your phone will reboot, and any previously open applications will be closed.

Using a Task Killer

4. Touch the 'Applications' launcher, located on your home screen. Your full list of apps will open.

5. Touch the 'Market' icon. The Android Market will open. Touch the magnifying glass icon, located in the top right corner of the screen. A search box opens.

6. Type 'task killer' into the search box. A list of matching applications will display -- may are available. Touch an application's name to read detailed information and user reviews.

7. Touch 'Download' to download the application. Review the permissions displayed on the page, then touch 'Accept and Download.' The task killer application will be installed and appear in your main menu. Touch the 'Home' key to return to your home screen.

8. Touch the 'Applications' launcher to open your list of applications. Touch the icon for the task killer you just installed. A list of running applications displays.

9. Touch the check boxes next to the applications you wish to close, or touch 'All.' Touch 'Kill Selected Apps' to close the applications.

How to Switch Keyboard Types on My Android

1. Turn on your phone and unlock the screen. Press 'HOME.'

2. Press the 'MENU' button, then tap 'Settings.' Scroll down the list and tap 'Language and Keyboard.'

3. Tap the checkbox next to the secondary keyboard you want to use. Tap 'OK.' Press 'HOME.'

4. Press the 'SEARCH' button. Tap and hold inside the search bar until a pop-up menu appears. Tap 'Input Method.'

5. Tap the keyboard you wish to use. Your soft keyboard will immediately switch to your selection.

How to Unlock a MyTouch 3G for Free

1. Get your MyTouch 3G IMEI number by typing '*#06#' at the phone's home screen.

2. Call T-Mobile customer support at 1-800-937-8997 and request an unlock code. Be prepared to give the representative your name, mobile number, IMEI number and email address. Your unlock code should then be sent to the email address you provided. If you're unaware of your SIM card PIN, it's also a good idea to request this from the representative at this time.

3. Power down your MyTouch 3G. Remove its SIM card (located beneath the phone's battery) and replace it with your new foreign or prepaid SIM.

4. Power your phone back on. Enter your SIM card PIN, if prompted.

5. Enter the unlock code that you previously received when your phone prompts you to enter an unlock code. Your MyTouch 3G should now be unlocked and ready to use with your new service provider.

How to Use a Gmail Group on an Android Phone

1. Log in to Gmail on your computer. Use the same Google account that your Android phone accesses. Click the 'Contacts' link on the left. Click on one of the groups listed on the left or click 'Create a New Group.' Add contacts to the group so that your list is current. Wait a few minutes for the changes to sync with your Android phone.

2. Open the application launcher on your Android phone. Tap the 'Contacts' icon. Press the 'Groups' tab at the top of the screen to see the groups on your phone. At the top of the list will be groups that only exist on your phone; scrolling farther down will reveal the groups synced with your Google account. This feature exists in case you want to keep some of the information separate from your Gmail settings.

3. Long-press on one of the contact groups until a pop-up box appears. Choose to edit the group, send a message or send an email. If sending a message or email to a group, you can then choose the individual members of the group with a checklist before writing and sending the message. This way, you don't have to send an email to the entire group if you only want to communicate with a few members.

4. Press the 'Contacts' tab at the top of the screen and then press the button with a list icon on it. Tap 'More' and then 'Display Options.' Tap 'Google' to see the groups associated with your Gmail account. Tap the check box next to a group to enable or disable display. When the box contains a green check mark, those contacts will be displayed; a gray box indicates nothing is being shown from that group.

How to Install an APK File Outside of the Market

1. Tap 'Settings' when you get the warning message on your phone telling you that installing a non-marketplace application is blocked.

2. Check the box labeled 'Unknown Sources.' Tap 'OK' if you receive a warning message.

3. Tap the APK file you were attempting to install before the warning prompt and choose 'Install.'

How to Unlock My CDMA Phone

1. Press '*#06#' on your keypad, then wait for the phone's International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number to display on the screen. Write the 15-digit IMEI number on a piece of paper.

2. Call the cellular service provider that issued you the phone. Provide the company representative with information to verify your account. Also, provide the customer service representative with the model number of your phone and its IMEI number. Ask the representative how much the provider charges for providing you with the unlock code for your phone. Write down the price quoted to you by the customer service representative.

3. Browse websites of online companies that provide unlock codes for your model phone and compare prices. Online companies such as Cell Corner, Cellular Locksmith, Unlock to Talk and others usually offer lower unlock code prices than cellular phone service providers. An Unlock code provided by one company will be the same as one offered by another vendor because of the mathematical algorithms used to derive the code. Therefore, choose the vendor with the lowest price for the unlock code.

4. Buy the unlock code online or call the company and make your purchase over the phone. Wait for the service to provide you with the unlock code via email or over the phone, then write down the code sequence. Some unlock codes consist of only numbers, while others are a series of numbers and other characters.

5. Turn off the cell phone, then remove the battery. Locate the SIM memory card in the phone and remove it. Insert the SIM card from the new service provider, reinstall the battery and turn the phone on again.

6. Wait for the phone to prompt you for an authorization code to change networks, then enter the unlock code on the keypad and press the 'OK' key. Wait for a 'Restriction Off' or similar message. The phone is now usable with the new service provider's network.

Apps for an Android for Recording Live Music

Tape Machine

Tape Machine allows you to record up to two hours of audio with manual and automatic gain controls. It also has a suite of editing tools that let you scratch, zoom, select, undo, fade out, fade in, normalize and export the audio you’ve recorded. You can also set latency and sample rates. Tape Machine has support for recording, converting and playing WAV, FLAC, OGG and AIFF files. An MP3 encoder is available as a supplementary download. Tape Machine requires Android 1.5 or higher.

Hi-Q MP3 Recorder

Hi-Q MP3 Recorder allows you to record live audio and save it directly to the MP3 file format at a sampling rate of 44kHz. The application’s built-in features include support for bit rates up to 128kbps, manual input gain control and maximum disk usage control. Hi-Q MP3 Recorder also allows you to send and manage recordings by Bluetooth and email, or by exporting and importing files to and from a memory card. Hi-Q MP3 Recorder requires Android 1.6 or higher.

FourTracks Pro

FourTracks Pro is a four-track audio recording application. Its features include four independent tracks with individual track volume and mute buttons, looping, a latency compensation tool and a metronome. FourTracks Pro records CD quality audio at sampling rates up to and including 44kHz. Onboard editing features include copy, paste and selective silencing. Recorded audio can be exported to either the WAV or OGG audio file formats. FourTracks Pro requires Android 2.2 or higher.

J4T Multitrack Recorder

Like FourTracks Pro, J4T Multitrack Recorder is a four-track audio recording application that allows you to record audio on four independent channels. The application’s features include independent track volume control, adjustable sample rates, latency adjustment and a copying tool for moving audio between tracks. J4T Multitrack Recorder can import and export MP3 and WAV files. The application requires Android 2.0 or higher.

How to Change a Fuel Filter

1. Put on your protective glasses and gather your tools. An assortment of wrenches and screwdrivers are necessary. The ones you use will depend upon the vehicle.

2. Elevate the vehicle. This can be done by using a jack and jack stands, or drive-up ramps. Do not rely solely on a single jack, as this is very dangerous.

3. Find the fuel filter. The location varies from vehicle to vehicle. It's a safe bet to start your search near the fuel tank under the body. You can also reference your owner's manual or call your local dealership.

4. Remove the protective covering that guards the fuel filter. Most filters have some kind of plastic covering over them to prevent damage, and can be removed by a common wrench, hex wrench, or screwdriver.

5. Remove the fuel lines attached to the fuel filter. There are a number of ways these hoses might be linked to the pump, such as links, brackets or clips. Use either a screwdriver or wrench, whichever the attachments require.

6. Cap the fuel lines with a pencil or golf tee, and keep them tilted toward the drainage canister.

7. Remove the fuel filter from the assembly, noting which way it was oriented. An arrow will likely be on the filter. It should be pointed toward the engine, and away from the fuel tank.

8. Install you new fuel filter. Be sure that it is oriented so the fuel arrow points toward the engine.

9. Reattach the hoses and guard.

How to Convert JAR to IPA

1. Visit the Open Jar File conversion site. Click 'Choose File' to upload your JAR file to the site. Click 'Decompress files' to reveal the IPA files inside. Click on the links for them to download. Open Jar File is free to use.

2. Download and install Bitzipper for PC. Click the 'Extract' button from the menu bar to open the JAR file and reveal the IPA inside. Click and drag the IPA to your computer to convert them back to IPA.

3. Download and install WinRAR. Right-click on the JAR file in the folder where it is, such as 'My Downloads.' A list of various options appear in a drop-down menu. Select 'Extract here.' The IPA file appears next to the original JAR.

How to Sync Yahoo Calendar With a Droid

1. Open a Web browser.

2. Go to calendar.yahoo.com. Log in with your Yahoo! username and password.

3. Click 'Options.' Click 'Import/Export.' Select 'Export to Outlook,' then click the 'Export' button. Save the iCal CSV file to your computer desktop.

4. Go to google.com/calendar. Log in with the same Google username and password that you use for your Android phone.

5. Click 'Add,' then click 'Import Calendar.' Click 'Browse.'

6. Select the file that you saved in Step 3. Click 'Open.' Click 'Import.' Your calendar events will appear on your Android phone's Calendar app in a few minutes.

How to Delete App Files on an Android

1. Locate and select the 'Market' icon on your Android device. The icon is in the form of a shopping bag with the green Android logo on the side. This icon can be found in the device's app drawer, as well as on any home screen on which you have created an additional shortcut.

2. Select 'My Apps' from the Android Market home screen. Some devices require you to press the 'Menu' button at the home screen and select 'My Apps' from the options that appear. Once selected, a list of all previously downloaded and installed apps will be shown.

3. Select the app that you wish to delete from your Android device. Once the app is chosen, you will be taken to the application's home screen, which offers a brief description and user reviews of the selected item.

4. Select 'Uninstall' at the top right of the application's home screen to remove it and all of its files from your Android device.

How to Edit the Settings on an Android Phone

1. Press the 'Settings' icon on your Android's home screen to access the Android Settings application.

2. Press 'Wireless & Network' settings to change the manner in which your Android uses Wi-Fi networks, mobile networks, and Bluetooth. This opens a menu that allows you to edit the activity of Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The menu also provides options for connecting to Wi-Fi, VPN and mobile networks.

3. Press 'Call Settings' to access a menu that allows you to alter the way your Android makes and receives phone calls. From this menu, you can set up call forwarding, set up an Internet calling -- SIP -- account and set up or edit voice mail settings. Through the Additional Settings sub-menu, you can also set whether to provide a caller ID on outgoing calls and whether you would like to use call waiting.

4. Press 'Sound Settings' to edit your phone's audio properties. This menu allows you to change your phone's ringtones, ring volume and vibration settings. You can also set up tones that sound when you press buttons and icons, or when you access certain applications.

5. Press 'Display Settings' to alter your Android screen's display. You can change your phone's brightness and backlight usage through this menu. You can also specify whether you want to use the Android's auto-rotate function and whether you wish to use the Android's menu-to-menu animation effects.

6. Press 'Location & Security Settings' to secure your phone. You can change wireless access security features and GPS features from this menu. You can also set up a PIN number, password or drawing pattern that you wish to use to password-protect your phone.

7. Press 'Application Settings' to modify how your Android handles installed applications. This menu allows you to view downloaded applications, running applications, and information on Android storage and processor usage. You can also edit settings regarding what types of programs can be downloaded and installed on your Android.

8. Press 'Accounts & Sync Settings' to set up synchronization between your phone and your Gmail account or other synchronization source.

9. Press 'Privacy Settings' to back up personal information to Google's Internet servers or to restore your phone to factory settings.

10. Press 'Storage Settings' to edit how your Android users internal and external storage devices. You can set up your Android to work with SD or USB external storage devices from this menu.

11. Press 'Language & Keyboard Settings' to change the language that is used on screen and to activate or deactivate physical and virtual keyboards.

12. Press 'Voice Input & Output Settings' to activate or deactivate your Android's voice recognition and text-to-speech features.

13. Press 'Date & Time Settings: to set a new date or time, or to change the time zone in which your Android is operating.

How to Change a Boot Animation Android

1. Connect your phone to your computer and copy a downloaded boot animation (in the standard 'bootanimation.zip' format) to your MicroSD card. Custom animations can be downloaded from many Android enthusiast websites and forums, or even made from scratch for those with extensive graphics knowledge. Alternately, you can download the file directly to your phone's MicroSD card slot using the Android Web browser.

2. Unplug your phone from your computer if it is still connected. Turn on your phone and press the 'Home' button. Open the Application Drawer and tap your root-enabled file explorer.

3. Navigate to the SD card folder where you saved your custom animation. Tap and hold 'bootanimation.zip,' then tap 'copy.' Tap 'Up,' '/' or '...' and return to the top directory in the file explorer.

4. Activate the 'read/write' or 'RW' feature, if your file explorer app requires it. Tap 'system,' then 'media.' Tap and hold 'bootanimation.zip' (this is your current boot animation file) and tap 'rename.' Name the file 'bootanimation.old' to disable the animation without removing it, or tap and hold the file and tap 'delete' to completely remove it.

5. Press the 'Menu' button, then tap 'paste.' Restart your phone to see your custom boot animation in action.

How to Download Movie Subtitles

1. Visit one of the many subtitle sites available on the Internet. Some of the most user-friendly ones include www.mysubtitles.com, www.opensubtitles.org, www.divxsubtitles.net and www.subtitlesbox.com

2. Navigate to the search bar on the website and type in the name of the movie for which you'd like to have subtitles. Choose the language in which you'd like the movie subtitled.

3. Download the file and save it to your computer, preferably in the same folder that contains the original movie file.

4. Open VLC player, or download it for free at www.videolan.org/vlc. Click 'Advanced open file.' Click the 'Browse' button and select your movie file.

5. Tick 'Load subtitles file.' Click the settings button; click the 'Browse' button and select the subtitle file you recently downloaded.

6. Click 'OK' and then click 'Open.' Your movie should be playing along with the newly added subtitles.

How to Remove Gold From Computer Chips

Preparation

1. Consider purchasing a special set of equipment and supplies specifically designed for do-it-yourself gold recovery from computer scrap. Ask questions from professionals about the equipment and supplies.

2. Purchase a basic gold recovery unit with non-toxic chemical processes for ceramic computer chip gold recovery. This costs between $500 and $600, as of 2010. Consider purchasing additional supplies or materials when ordering the gold recovery kit. Purchase a digital scale, sold online for about $20.

3. Search for scrap computer chips. Often, people throw out or donate old and used computers and components for free. Scrap computer chips and parts can also be purchased online. Locate central processing units for scrap. Don't bother with the monitors, which contain different, potentially toxic chemicals that are not recommended for scrap metal recycling.

4. Create a special work area for disassembling and removing computer chips and other possible scrap metals from computer components. Make a special space in the work area for your gold recovery unit.

Process

5. Watch the instructional video that comes with your gold recovery unit. Call the manufacturer with any questions that you may have prior to setting up the equipment for use.

6. Combine non-toxic salts with the water-based solution in the gold recovery unit, as instructed. Add the computer chips to the solution.

7. Soak the chips in the solution for the amount of time as directed by the instructional video. Remove the gold from the solution. Use tin foil, if desired, to capture and recover other residual precious metals.

8. After you have recovered a sufficient amount of gold from the scrap computer chips and components, contact a scrap metals jewelry store or refinery to sell your gold to. Ask questions about how payment works, and about any minimum amount of gold that you may need to include to get the best refining price possible.

9. Use a digital scale to weigh the amount of gold and other precious metals that you recover from scrap. Keep accurate track of the weights in ounces, troy ounces, grams and penny weights. Make sure you get paid an accurate amount for your precious metals by weight.

How to Use the GPS System on the Android

1. Press the 'Home' key on your Android phone. Press the 'Menu' key.

2. Click 'Settings.' Click 'Location.'

3. Check the box next to 'Use GPS satellites.'

4. Press the 'Home' key again. Open the 'Applications' tab. Click the application you want to use the GPS system with. Use the app as desired.

Motorola Backflip Hacks

USB Charging

You can charge the Motorola Backflip’s battery through a standard AC wall outlet or via a USB cable connection to a personal computer. The flow of energy through these types of connections differs and produces different battery-charging times. You can produce a nearly instantaneous charge using a car adapter by cracking open the USB end of the wire and soldering the D+ and D- data pins -- located on the USB connector’s circuit board -- together. Plug the phone to your car’s cigarette lighter with the modified wiring and your phone should fully charge in a manner of seconds.

Applications

The Motorola Backflip contains the Android 1.5 operating system and is programmed to only accept applications from the Android Market website. You can get around this restriction by installing the Motorola ADB 32-bit and ADB 64-bit drivers -- both available from the Motorola website -- onto the phone. Next, install the Software Development Kit application, which you can obtain from the Android development website. Activate the phone’s debugging settings by entering the “Settings” folder from the device’s home screen, choosing “Applications,” and then “Development.” From the next screen, check the “USB Debugging” option. Connect the phone to your computer and access the computer’s command prompt screen and then navigate to the ADB menu, which is located in the tools folder of the SDK directory. From the Windows command utility, enter “cmd: adb install application.apk.” Replace the “application” portion of this command with the actual name of the program you want to install. You must have your APK file in the same directory as the ADB menu for this hack to work as it should.

Unlocking

Although the Motorola Backflip was intended for use with AT&T’s wireless network, you can use the phone on any Global System for Mobile Communication, better known as GSM, carrier’s network. For instance, if you want to switch from AT&T to T-Mobile, purchase an unlock code from AT&T. Provide this code to T-Mobile to lift the device’s network restriction and to gain access the carrier’s network. Your Backflip should be fully functional with its new carrier and should not experience a loss of any of its features.

Flashing

Depending on the GSM carrier to which you switch the Backflip, you might need to install additional drivers to make the phone fully functional on another GSM carrier’s network. Your new carrier will inform you if you need to install additional software. If you do need to, you will be directed to the carrier’s website where you can download the required drivers. Typically, these drivers are best downloaded to a personal computer and then transferred to the Backflip.

How to Get Apps on a Pandigital E

1. Insert an SD card into your computer's SD card slot.

2. Click 'Start' and select 'Computer.' Drag and drop downloaded Android applications in .apk format to the SD card device on the Computer screen.

3. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot on the bottom of your Pandigital Novel e-reader.

4. Tap the 'ES File Explorer' application icon on your Pandigital e-reader's home screen.

5. Navigate to the folder on the SD card containing an .apk file and tap the .apk file.

6. Tap the 'Install' button to install the selected .apk file.

7. Tap the 'Done' button after you're done installing apps.

How to Change a Sprint Phone to a Pre

1. Ensure that the old device you have is compatible. Any Nextel iDEN device will work. If you have a phone that was previously used on the Nextel push-to-talk network, it is likely compatible. Typically, the phone will be labeled somewhere with the Nextel company name and will have a slot for a SIM card.

2. Using your computer, point your Internet browser to boostmobile.com. Click on the 'Activate' link.

3. Click the link on the activate page that says 'Order a Starter Kit.' This will bring up a page that allows you to order the Boost Mobile SIM card required for your old device to work. Place your starter kit in your shopping cart and follow the prompts to complete your order.

4. Once you receive you starter kit, insert the included Boost Mobile SIM card into your existing phone. You may then complete the setup of your Boost Mobile account by following the instructions included with the starter kit.

How to Leave Feedback on the Android Market

1. Navigate to the Android Market at market.android.com. You can use either your computer or tablet's browser.

2. Click 'Sign In' and enter the Google account information associated with your Android Market account, if you do not sign in automatically.

3. Click 'My Library' to see a list of all apps you have installed. Click the icon of the app for which you want to leave a review.

4. Click the 'User Reviews' tab and click 'Write a Review.'

5. Click the 'Star' icons to rate the app. Enter a title for your review and enter your feedback in the appropriate fields.

6. Click 'Submit Review.'

Alternatives to the iPhone Passcode Lock

AndroidLock

AndroidLock brings the pattern lock screen of Android devices to your iPhone. Instead of entering the numeric passcode, you create a pattern based on a grid of dots. To unlock your phone, you must enter the correct pattern with your finger. Entering the correct pattern will show the full pattern and then unlock your iPhone so you can make calls or access apps. If you have jailbroken your iPhone and are using the Cydia package installer, you can download AndroidLock from Cydia's repositories.

RecognizeMe

Rather than entering a passcode or even using gestures, you can use the front-facing camera on your iPhone to perform a facial scan and act as a biometric lock on your iPhone. This modification is also available in Cydia, for jailbroken iPhones.

LockGestures

LockGestures not only allows you to unlock your jailbroken iPhone with gestures but offers advanced functions. You can specify specific gestures to open apps on your iPhone from the lockscreen. This modification, which is available through Cydia, uses multitouch gestures to complete nine different actions, including adjusting your iPhone's screen brightness and playing the next song on your playlist. This tweak is available for free.

Move LockScreen

Move LockScreen is a clever lockscreen alternative that requires neither a password nor a pre-assigned gesture. Rather, you simply press and hold a corner of your lock screen and move the screen itself. This locking mechanism is simple to use, even in the dark or when you are tired. However, its use is not obvious so it deters others from accessing your iPhone. You can download Move LockScreen through Cydia.

How to Find What a Private Number on Caller ID Is

1. Pick up the phone. You can usually call a private number back if you pick up the phone before anyone else calls you. Dial *69 on your phone's keypad. In most states, this number lets you call back a private number. Politely ask for the caller, and that person's reason for calling. (Please note that this method is best used when you have no reason to suspect it is a nuisance-caller. Many experts suggest this method can be counter-productive if you are receiving nuisance calls.)

2. Contact your phone company. Ask the representative if he or she can trace a private number. Depending on your phone company, you may have to pay a fee for this service. Your phone company may also ask if you want to sign up for anonymous call blocking or a 'privacy manager' feature. Anonymous call blocking directs all blocked numbers to your phone's answering machine. 'Privacy manager' features, on the other hand, will generally require the caller to enter a phone number before connecting to you. If you recognize the number, you can decide whether to accept the call or not.

3. Look at your phone's caller I.D. screen. If it shows a name but no number, you can search the person on a phone look-up website (see Resources). However, you may get many results, especially if the name is common.

4. Contact the police department if you receive threatening or harassing calls from a private number. They should be able to find out whom the caller is. First, you may have to fill out a police report including details such as the time and date of the calls, and what the caller said.

How to Close Facebook on an Android Phone

1. Tap 'Home' on the Android phone, then tap 'Menu' to view the expanded home screen.

2. Tap 'Facebook,' then tap the 'facebook' logo at the top of the screen.

3. Tap 'Menu' on the Android, then tap 'Logout.' The Facebook log-in page is displayed when the account is logged out.

4. Tap 'Home' to exit to the phone's home screen.

How to Add Android Market to My Phone

1. Go to market.android.com on your mobile device's Internet browser to go to the Android Market website.

2. Type 'Android Market app' into the search box and then press the search button. The only result will be the Android Market app.

3. Click 'Install' to download the Android Market app to your phone. The app will appear on the desktop of your phone. When you touch the app you will directly access the Android Market.

Android File Transfer Over Wi

WiFi File Transfer

WiFi File Transfer turns your Android device into a local file server on your wireless network. After enabling WiFi File Transfer on your phone, you can connect to your phone via a web browser on any computer that is on the same WiFi network. Once connected, you can browse through the files stored on your phone and upload new files to the phone. You can set an optional password in the app on your phone to prevent unauthorized computers from connecting to your device. At the time of writing, WiFi File Transfer is available in a free version with a 4-megabyte limit on files uploaded to your phone over the network, and a $1.40 version with no limits on file sizes.

Wireless File Transfer Pro

Like WiFi File Transfer, Wireless File Transfer Pro allows you to connect to your phone via a local computer's web browser. Wireless File Transfer Pro also includes a local file manager that allows you to browse and edit the files stored on your phone from within the app. Wireless File Transfer Pro supports wireless application installation so you can download an '.apk' file to your computer and install it to your phone over a WiFi network. At the time of writing, Wireless File Transfer Pro is available for free on the Android Market.

File Expert

File Expert is a file browsing application with powerful WiFi capabilities. File Expert allows local computers to connect to your phone via their web browsers, but it also allows your phone to connect to shared resources on local computers. Additionally, File Expert can transfer files between two phones over a WiFi connection, even if there is no established WiFi network present. The only condition is that both phones must have File Expert installed. At the time of writing, File Expert is available for free on the Android Market.

Android Sync Manager

Android Sync Manager WiFi takes a different approach to file transfers. It is a two-part system, with one program installed on your Android device and another installed on your computer. When the devices are connected to the same WiFi network at scheduled intervals, the software automatically synchronizes files, contacts, messages and other information between your computer and your device. Android Sync Manager is available from the Android Market for free at the time of writing.

How to Edit Android Kernels in Ubuntu

1. Select 'Accessories' from the main menu and click on 'Terminal' to open the application. The Terminal is similar to the Windows Command Prompt.

2. Type the following in the Terminal and press 'Enter' to install Java:sudo apt-get install sun-java5-jdkUse the password you use to log in to Ubuntu when you are asked for a password. This gives the application root privileges.

3. Run the following commands in the Terminal to install the rest of the tools required to edit Android kernels:sudo apt-get install git-core gnupg flex bison gperf libsdl-dev libesd0-dev libwxgtk2.6-dev build-essential zip curl libncurses5-dev zlib1g-dev valgrind

4. Create the required folder structure, get a copy of the Android repository script, and give full read and write access to the script by running these commands in the Terminal:cd /home/*your-user-name

mkdir myandroid

mkdir bin

curl http://android.git.kernel.org/repo > ~/bin/repo

chmod a+x ~/bin/repo

5. Go to the 'myandroid' folder and download the Google tools and Android source, using the repository script you've downloaded earlier. Do this by running these commands in the Terminal:cd ~/myandroid

~/bin/repo init -u git://android.git.kernel.org/platform/manifest.git

~/bin/repo sync

6. Copy and paste the following command in the Terminal and press 'Enter' to run it:echo '-----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----

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-----END PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----'> /tmp/android.gpg

7. Run the following commands in the Terminal to copy the key from the temporary file to the keyring and delete the temporary file:gpg --import

rm -rf /tmp/android.gpg

8. Open the Web browser and navigate to HTCDev's Kernel Source Code page (see Resources). Click on the 'Download' button next to the 'HTC EVO Shift 4G (Sprint WWE) - MVNOCRC - 2.6.32 kernel source code' entry. Save the file on your desktop.

9. Run this command in the Terminal to create a new directory:mkdir ~/.EVO_Kernel_sources

10. Open Nautilus. Nautilus is similar to Windows Explorer. The Home Folder is displayed. Press 'Ctrl' and 'H' at the same time to see hidden folders. Click on the 'EVO_Kernel_sources' folder you created earlier to open it.

11. Double-click on the source file you downloaded earlier to open the TAR archive. It contains a single folder; drag this folder from the archive to the 'EVO_Kernel_sources' folder to extract it there.

12. Run these commands in the Terminal to create the folder structure for the Android build and create a link to the kernel source you just extracted:cd ~

mkdir android

cd android

mkdir sources

cd sources

ln -s /home/*your_user_name*/.EVO_Kernel_sources/*Extracted_folder_name kernelReplace 'your_user_name' with your real Ubuntu username and 'Extracted_folder_name' with the name of the folder you extracted from the EVO Android source archive.

13. Connect the Android phone to your Ubuntu machine in data transfer mode using the USB cable. Run these commands in the Terminal to copy the Android main configuration file from the phone to the '/android/sources/kernel' folder:adb pull /proc/config.gz ~/android/sources/kernel/

cd ~/android/sources/kernel/

gunzip config.gz

14. Run these commands to edit the makefile of the Android Kernel and specify the tool-chain and compiler:cd ~/android/sources

make clean

export ARCH=arm

export CROSS_COMPILE=arm-eabi-

export PATH=$PATH:~/myandroid/prebuilt/linux-x86/toolchain/arm-eabi-4.4.0/bin

15. Run this command to start configuring the kernel options:make menuconfigScroll to the bottom of the resulting window, select the 'Load an Alternative Configuration File' option and press 'Enter.' Enter this path to the config file in the box that pops up:/home/*your-user-name*/android/sources/kernel/configPress 'Enter' again.

16. Select the make options from the menu to edit the Android kernel. It's best to select only the 'msm7k,' 'ondemand' and 'performance' as processor governors in the CPU Frequency scaling section. Check the 'Kernel debugging' option in the Kernel Hacking section if your build is a test build. Enable the 'Support for Host-side USB' and 'USB Gadget Support' if you want to use USB devices. You can also add support for various network functions, such as IP tunneling and network privacy options, in the Networking Support section.

17. Close the configuration window and select 'Yes' when prompted to save it. This action creates the hidden '.config' file inside the kernel directory.

18. Run these commands in the Terminal to insert the Wi-Fi module, and make and compile your custom Android kernel:make

export KERNEL_DIR=~/android/sources/kernel

cd ~/myandroid/system/wlan/ti/sta_dk_4_0_4_32/

make clean

make

How to Download Free iPhone/iPod Apps

1. Create an Apple ID. If you have never downloaded an app before from the App Store, you will need an Apple ID to access the store's content. Visit the Apple 'MyInfo' page online (See 'Resources') and click the 'Don't Have an Apple ID?' link. Enter your name, address and a user name and password. You will must provide a credit card.

Note: Even if you are downloading a free app free, credit card information must be on file to register the Apple ID. Your credit card will only be charged if you download a paid App.

2. Go to your iPhone/iPod Touch's home screen and press the 'App Store' icon.

Note: if you are using an iPod Touch, you will need a Wi-Fi network connection to access the store.

3. Search for free apps, which you can do in several different ways.

Press the 'Top 25' button in the App Store and then press 'Top Free' at the top of the screen to browse the most downloaded free apps. You also can use the search option to find a specific free app (type in the topic + free) or just type 'Free' in the search box and all the free apps will come up for you to browse.

4. Tap an app to view more information. If you want the app, press the 'Free' button, followed by the 'Install' button to initiate the download. A pop-up window will appear, asking for your Apple ID and password. Enter the information and press 'OK'. You will be redirected to your iPhone/iPod Touch home screen, where an icon will appear for your free App. The status bar shows when the download is complete.

How to Set Java Heap Space

1. Open the command or DOS prompt on your computer. To open the prompt, select the Start menu and type 'command' in the search text field followed by the 'Enter' key.

2. Change the DOS directory to the location of the Java program you are going to execute with the larger Java Heap size. To do this, type 'cd \' followed by the fully qualified directory path of the class files. An example of this is:cd c:\myjavafiles

3. Change the max Java Heap size to 128MB through the use of command line arguments on the Java Virtual Machine invocation. To do this, type the following command at the DOS prompt followed by the 'Enter' key:java –Xmx128m YourClassNameHere

4. Exit the Java program run in Step 3. Re-run the Java application setting an initial default Java Heap size of 32MB with the ability to increase the heap size to 128MB if required by typing the following command at the DOS prompt followed by the 'Enter' key:java -Xms32m -Xmx128m YourClassNameHere

How to Make a Horror Movie With Windows Movie Maker

1. Create a storyboard for your movie. Draw the scenes that you plan to shoot, either on paper or on your computer. If you use paper, scan the storyboard pictures into your computer. Use Windows Movie Maker to edit the storyboard into a video. Make sure that you're in 'Storyboard' mode. Under 'Capture Video,' select 'Import pictures.' Navigate to the folder where your storyboard pictures are stored. Select the images you'd like to use and select 'Import.' Drag the images from the 'Collections' window to the Storyboard at the bottom of the screen.

2. Begin shooting scenes for your horror movie. Use the storyboard video that you created in step 1 as a guide. As you shoot your footage, visualize what the completed horror movie will look like. If you're working with a very low budget, avoid using elements such as extreme gore and creature suits or masks. Instead, use subtle costumes and makeup. Shoot scenes with a considerable amount of light and dark contrast and long moments of silence and inaction. This will help to build suspense in the finished horror movie.

3. Transfer the horror movie footage to your computer. Open Windows Movie Maker and click 'Capture from Video Device.' Click 'Next.' Give the video segment a title and choose which folder to save it in. Click 'Next.' Select 'Best quality for playback on my computer.' Click 'Next' again. Click 'Start Capture' to begin recording. Click 'Stop Capture' and 'Finish' when you're done.

4. Click and drag the horror movie clips from the collections window into the storyboard. Click 'Show Timeline.' Select 'Video' from the 'Clip' menu to make several segments from one video clip. Edit your video by rearranging the video clips or clicking and dragging the lines at the right and left of the clips.

5. Click 'Show Storyboard.' Click 'View video effects.' Click and drag the video effects you'd like to use to the video segments you want. Certain effects, such as 'Greyscale,' 'Fade Out to Black,' 'Threshold,' 'Slow Down, Half' and 'Film Grain' can be used to create a horrifying effect.

6. Click 'View video transitions.' Click and drag the transitions to the boxes between the video clips in the storyboard. Avoid cheesy transitions such as 'Fan,' 'Diamond' and 'Shatter.' Instead, favor subtle effects such as 'Fade,' 'Dissolve' and 'Wipe.'

7. Choose the scariest, most suspenseful music you can find. Click 'Show Timeline' in Windows Movie Maker. Click 'Import audio or music,' select the music file and click 'Import.' Click and drag the music file from the collections window to the 'Audio/Music' track. Click and drag the edges of the file to the right or left to change the duration of the music.

8. Create or find sound effects for your horror movie. Import them into Windows Movie Maker. Click and drag them from the collections window to the 'Audio/Music' track. If you would like to have both music and sound effects at the same time in your horror movie, you must edit them together using a separate program, then import the entire audio track into collections.

9. Select 'Save Movie File...' from the 'File' menu. Select 'My Computer.' Click 'Next.' Give your horror movie a name and click 'Next' again. Choose 'Best quality for playback on my computer' and click 'Next' to begin saving the movie to your hard drive.