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![What Are the Types of SIM Cards?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/0/6/what_are_the_types_of_sim_cards_13603_300_150.jpg)
Have you ever wondered what that tiny chip inside your phone does? That's your SIM card, the key to connecting to your mobile network. It securely stores your unique identification number (IMSI) and keeps you connected for calls, texts, and data. But with all the talk of standard, micro, and nano SIMs, choosing...
![How to Tell if an iPhone is an Original](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/5/5/how_to_tell_if_an_iphone_is_an_original_13556_300_150.jpg)
Especially with the latest model of the iPhone, counterfeiting is becoming an increasingly big problem. It is a problem for telecommunications companies who are facing competition for their product, but it is an important problem for the consumer. Not only might you pay a lot of money for a fake iPhone,...
![Best Free Apps to Edit Photos on iPhone and Android](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/3/5/best_free_apps_to_edit_photos_on_iphone_and_android_13534_300_150.jpg)
The best free photo editing apps for mobile are those which give you the best options for what you need. For most of us, this will be the basic editing such as cropping or adding some filters. Much of this is available on the factory-standard software of most smartphones. However, some of us either need...
![How to Hide Apps on iOS and Android Devices](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/0/5/how_to_hide_apps_on_ios_and_android_devices_13507_300_150.jpg)
A cluttered home screen can mean a cluttered mind. If every time we look at our phone there is a hoard of applications, it can subtly influence our stress levels. Hiding our apps can help us to clean up our act. There also may be some apps we don't want others knowing we are using. Whatever your reason...
![How to Cool Down Your Phone](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/5/4/how_to_cool_down_your_phone_13450_300_150.jpg)
We've all been there. It's summer, the sea sounds are soothing, and we are enjoying the peace until we realize our phones are too hot to handle. The internal temperature of the phone depends on the temperature of its environment. If the phone gets too hot, it can cause problems such as battery drain, forced...
![How to Know If My Phone Is Tapped](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/1/4/how_to_know_if_my_phone_is_tapped_13419_300_150.jpg)
Privacy is one of the issues that most concerns mobile device users. If it is not a concern of yours, then you simply haven't been paying attention. Whether it is from downloading the wrong app, accessing a malware site or even opening an email you shouldn't, there are many ways for your mobile device to be...
![How to Charge a Phone Battery Without a Charger](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/8/1/how_to_charge_a_phone_battery_without_a_charger_13188_300_150.jpg)
It can be a hassle, but keeping our phone at the right charge is a necessary part of modern life. Whether for work or contacting loved ones, missing a call or important message can be detrimental. Despite this fact, it seems so many of us have problems with our phone battery, our phones can die regularly...
![How to Clean a Transparent Phone Case](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/8/1/how_to_clean_a_transparent_phone_case_13184_300_150.jpg)
Clear phone cases are often made of silicone or other plastics to get the transparent look. This can make our phone look great on its own, especially if we have a nice looking device. We can also decorate them easily and, unlike opaque phone cases, we can put cards and other pictures underneath which we can see....
![Is It Bad to Charge Your Cellphone overnight?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/8/1/is_it_bad_to_charge_your_cellphone_overnight_13183_300_150.jpg)
Many cellphones appear to have built-in or planned obsolescence. This is when the device will only last for a certain time until it will need replaced. However, taking proper care of our electronic devices will be the best way to make them last as long as possible. One of the most important factors in...
![How to Read Deleted Messages on Whatsapp for iPhone and Android](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/7/0/how_to_read_deleted_messages_on_whatsapp_for_iphone_and_android_13079_300_150.jpg)
Although Whatsapp doesn't allow you to see deleted messages, there are third party apps that make it possible for you to read deleted messages from Whatsapp. This method allows you to read the full deleted message from Whatsapp. Therefore, if you've been wondering how to read deleted messages on Whatsapp,...
![How to Block Someone on Telegram For Android and iPhone](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/6/0/how_to_block_someone_on_telegram_for_android_and_iphone_13066_300_150.jpg)
Sometimes it takes blocking a contact to make sure they leave you in peace. Thankfully, we have the ability to block people on all social media apps, including Telegram.
In this oneHOWTO article we're going to explain how to block someone on Telegram For Android and iPhone. We'll give you easy-to-follow...
![How to Share Mobile Data With and Without Hotspot](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/1/0/how_to_share_mobile_data_with_and_without_hotspot_13016_300_150.jpg)
Maybe you've gone to a café without WiFi and you need to connect your mobile phone's data to your PC. Or perhaps, you've gone out with your friend and they need to use your mobile data to send someone a message. Whatever the case may be, sharing your mobile's data to other devices can be very useful...
![Why is My Phone Overheating So Quickly](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/7/9/why_is_my_phone_overheating_so_quickly_12972_300_150.jpg)
Is your phone heating up while charging or does your phone get hot for no apparent reason? Phone problems related to overheating are incredibly common. The reasons for phone overheating can vary, largely depending on whether your phone is overheating internally or externally.
Why is my phone overheating?...
![How to Delete Viewing History on Netflix](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/0/9/how_to_delete_viewing_history_on_netflix_12902_300_150.jpg)
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It is normal that you will sometimes watch movies or series on Netflix which you don’t want others to see. This is especially relevant if you share your Netflix account with other people. Do you want to know how to delete shows from your Netflix history?
If you are worried someone else will see your...
![How to Stop Looking at Your Smartphone So Much](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/2/0/how_to_stop_looking_at_your_smartphone_so_much_12028_300_150.jpg)
There are generally two schools of thought when it comes to humans interacting with smartphone technology. One seems to be that it is simply an extension of human evolution. We're heading towards a symbiotic human/technology hybrid, living peacefully with cybernetic limbs and Google Maps built in to...
![How to Tell if Beats Are Fake](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/9/3/how_to_tell_if_beats_are_fake_11393_300_150.jpg)
Beats by Dr. Dre is a range of headphones that was created in collaboration with the rapper and music producer Dr. Dre. These headphones are one of the best audio accessories in the world. The top quality sounds along with innovative product design makes this headphone a favorite among all age groups....
![How to Save PDFs to iPhone and Use Offline](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/6/1/how_to_save_pdfs_to_iphone_and_use_offline_10161_300_150.jpg)
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If you have sent a PDF file to your email or you need to download one of these documents from the web to your iPhone, OneHowTo will share all the steps necessary to make this happen. It is simple once you know how, but working it out without help can be tricky. Once you have saved PDF files to your iPhone,...
![How to Track your Partner’s Mobile Phone without Permission](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/8/2/how_to_track_your_partner_s_mobile_phone_without_permission_11289_300_150.jpg)
Tracking your partner’s phone is ethically wrong. But if you have a strong suspicion that your partner is having an affair then it’s better to know for sure that your assumptions are true or not otherwise it will create havoc in your life. So, at that time tracking your partner’s phone seems to be the...
![How to Hide Apps on iPhone and iPad](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/7/9/how_to_hide_apps_on_iphone_and_ipad_10972_300_150.jpg)
For most people hiding apps is not an option but rather a necessity. Especially if you are a professional user or a businessman then you would like to hide apps which are related to banking and stock marketing. This is very important as you need to protect your assets from cheats and frauds. Also, if you...
![How Does Simsimi Work](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/4/2/how_does_simsimi_work_10243_300_150.jpg)
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Do you know Simsimi? It is the trendy application which it is raging in far flung countries like Brazil and now it is reaching you with a guaranteed success. It is an app that's available for both Android and iOS, which introduces you to a yellow chick that answers all the questions that you have burning inside...
![How to Protect your Phone from Water](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/7/2/how_to_protect_your_phone_from_water_9273_300_150.jpg)
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Our smartphone has become an extension of ourselves, it is an essential part of our daily life and is also the simplest way to always keep up to speed with our environment. When we leave it at home or when it suffers an accident, we feel desperate to to have it back, at all costs! One of the worst things...
![Is it Wrong to Sleep Near Your Mobile?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/0/5/is_it_wrong_to_sleep_near_your_mobile_9505_300_150.jpg)
Technology is invading everyday lives and people are increasingly using mobiles for everything: for taking pictures, searching for information and also for waking up in the morning. Using a mobile as an alarm is one of the most common reasons why people sleep with their phone on their bedside table or...
![Why are Drones Flying over my House?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/3/6/why_are_drones_flying_over_my_house_9631_300_150.jpg)
Though drones were originally invented to substitute helicopters for warfare purposes, they have become the latest thing among UAV fanatics, and the possibility to add accessories and cameras has fascinated many and encouraged people to purchase their own drone for personal use. If you have spotted a...
![How Does the Apple Watch Calculate Calories](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/8/4/how_does_the_apple_watch_calculate_calories_9484_300_150.jpg)
The Apple watch created quite the excitement when it was released. Many people love that you can take phone calls, text, and even count your calories during your workout on it. But how can a device that we wear on our wrists calculate the calories we spend during a day? At OneHowTo we walk you through...
![How to Delete a Snapchat Account](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/7/4/how_to_delete_a_snapchat_account_9477_300_150.jpg)
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Snapchat is the newest social media app that mobile phone users love. With this app, you take a simple picture or video and send it to all of your friends. The picture or video will only last for a very short time before it is gone forever, though some people will doubt if Snapchat is safe and private.
But,...
![How To Recover Deleted Pictures From iPhone And Android](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/1/7/how_to_recover_deleted_pictures_from_iphone_and_android_8719_300_150.jpg)
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At some point or another, all of us have accidentally deleted photos from our mobiles only to realize once it's too late. This can be very upsetting, especially if the photos were not saved on the computer or an external hard drive.
But fear not! In this oneHOWTO article we’ll be discussing how to recover deleted...
![How To Fix iPhone 4 WiFi Antenna At Home](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/1/5/how_to_fix_iphone_4_wifi_antenna_at_home_6514_300_150.jpg)
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If your iPhone 4 does not connect well with wireless networks, you may have a problem with your antenna. In this OneHowTo article we explain how to check if your iPhone 4 wifi antenna has a problem and how to fix it.
If following this step-by-step guide does not solve your problem, at least you have...
![How to Change a Micro SIM to a Nano SIM](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/9/5/how_to_change_a_micro_sim_to_a_nano_sim_8594_300_150.jpg)
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Since the arrival of iPhone 5 it's common for those of you that used to have an older version want to keep your micro SIM card on your brand new smartphone. This already happened with the launch of iPhone 4S, as many people needed to change their normal SIM to a Micro SIM card.
Though there are many...
![How to Download Files Faster on Android](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/3/7/how_to_download_files_faster_on_android_5733_300_150.jpg)
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There are many people who don't pay attention to their mobile phone's download speed; mainly because most of the files that we've downloaded on our mobiles are usually just a few megabytes.
However many people work with larger files, so increasing download speed can really make a difference that they...
![How to save Megabytes on iPhone](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/0/1/how_to_save_megabytes_on_iphone_6104_300_150.jpg)
iPhone! Yes!
3G or 4G internet! Yes!
Limited data plan…. Oh No …
We can often see the above scenario in our daily life. Using high speed internet on iPhone with a limited data plan usually turns out to be a not so good experience when there is just 20% data left and still 2 weeks to go before the...
![How To Decode Wi-Fi Passwords With Android](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/7/1/how_to_decode_wi_fi_passwords_with_android_1179_300_150.jpg)
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We'll show you how to decode passwords of Wi-Fi networks, with a mobile or Android tablet, either because you've forgotten yours, you want to make sure the network you are using is secure or for other reasons. That being said, we want to warn you at OneHowTo.com that to decode Wi-Fi passwords is a crime...
![How to unlock secret characters in Crossy Road](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/4/7/how_to_unlock_secret_characters_in_crossy_road_1748_300_150.jpg)
Are you already addicted to Crossy Road? It's hard not to be! Then you must have already noticed that when you are going through your character screen to see who you can use there are five of them that are blacked out, and it's driving you crazy not knowing what they are or how to get them. Want to get...
![How to Install WhatsApp on BlackBerry](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/1/9/how_to_install_whatsapp_on_blackberry_1917_300_150.jpg)
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A couple of years ago, nobody had heard of WhatsApp; this application, which allows you to chat with all your contacts immediately at no cost, has become one of the most used apps in all smartphones. If you're a Blackberry user and you want to know how you can use it, do not miss this OneHowTo.com article...
![How to Delete a Telegram Contact](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/7/4/how_to_delete_a_telegram_contact_1472_300_150.jpg)
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Telegram is a popular messaging app that allows users to connect with friends and family all over the world. While it's a great way to stay in touch, there may come a time when you need to delete a contact. Whether you're cleaning up your contact list or removing someone you no longer want to communicate...
![How to Stop Instagram Cropping Photos](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/9/6/how_to_stop_instagram_cropping_photos_2693_300_150.jpg)
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Instagram is a popular social media platform that allows users to share photos and videos with their followers. However, one of the most common complaints about Instagram is that it crops photos to fit a square format. This can be frustrating, especially for users who want to share their photos in their...
![How to Track a Mobile Phone Number for Free Using an App](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/8/2/how_to_track_a_mobile_phone_number_for_free_using_an_app_1281_300_150.jpg)
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Tracking a mobile phone number can help you recover a lost device, or know the whereabouts of your loved ones. It is nowadays possible to track a mobile phone number for free using one of the free mobile tracker apps available on the web. It is easier to track a mobile phone number for free if the device...
![How to Change the IMEI Code on an iPhone 4](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/2/3/how_to_change_the_imei_code_on_an_iphone_4_329_300_150.jpg)
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An IMEI code is a 15-digit numerical sequence that's unique to every mobile phone. This code is essential for the security of your iPhone as a lost or stolen phone can be disabled immediately by simply calling customer support and providing the IMEI code. Different models of phones have different ways...
![Creating a root user on Android](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/3/4/creating_a_root_user_on_android_438_300_150.jpg)
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Creating a root access is essential for doing many things that as a normal user we have blocked. Having root access to our terminal allows access to many options that are not available normally. So if you want to create a root on Android we tell you how to in a few steps.
![Can you install iOS 8 on iPhone 4?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/6/0/can_you_install_ios_8_on_iphone_4_61_300_150.jpg)
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If you have an iPhone 4 and are keen to enjoy the latest version of the smartphone's operating system, iOS 8, you should know that you won't be able to. The oldest model that accepts this system update is the iPhone 4s. Still, it is not recommended that you install it, as many users have reported that...