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Problems With Cellphone Use in Manufacturing Plants

As people have come to depend on their mobile communication devices, cellphones have become a ubiquitous sight in modern society. However, cellphone use and the workplace don't always mix. In...

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My iPhone Says the Wrong Number When Sending Text Messages

On an iPhone, text messaging has become a popular way to send and receive messages if you're unable to send or receive calls. However, an error alert usually appears on the SMS feature if you enter the...

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I Am Not Receiving a Full SMS in Android

Short Message Service messages, better known as text messages, are limited to 160 characters in length, which could be the reason you aren't receiving a full text message on your Android device. When a...

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Why Is My Samsung Phone Freezing Then Cutting Off?

A Samsung mobile phone that freezes then cuts off could be experiencing problems that are resolvable by updating the phone's software or resetting it to its original factory defaults. Basic...

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Theories About the Effects of the Use of Cellphone Text-Messaging

Text messaging via cellphone has become widespread in the United States, particularly with young people. According to The New York Times, a Nielsen Company study indicated that teens sent and received...

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Why Are My Text Messages Going to the SIM Card Instead of the Phone Memory?

Phones that use the GSM network come with SIM, or Subscriber Identity Module, cards to store information. SIM cards usually store information such as contacts and calls. They may also, however, store...

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What Does It Mean When My LG Dare Screen Turns Blue?

The LG Dare LCD controls almost all the input to the device, so if your screen turns blue, it will be impossible to use the phone. There are generally two reasons for a blue screen: a software failure...

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What Do DTMF Tones Mean?

Dual tone multi-frequency, or DTMF, tones are a way of sending brief signals over telephone lines. Since these lines were originally designed to carry voice communication, telephone companies have...

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What Is the Proximity Sensor in the Samsung Intercept?

The Samsung Intercept is a smartphone with a touch-sensitive display, and the device has a built-in proximity sensor. When you pick up the Intercept and move it toward your head after answering an...

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How to Fix DirecTV Apps

The DirecTV app is available for the iPhone free and enables you to control your DirecTV receiver with your phone. If you are unable to use the app or are experiencing error messages when trying to...

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How to Activate a Smart Roaming SIM Card

Placing and receiving calls outside your cellphone network's plan can be expensive. The Smart Roaming SIM Card allows you to send and receive long-distance phone calls while roaming at a discounted...

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How to Get a Sprint Signal

Sprint, a nationwide cellular service provider, prides itself on supplying customers with a strong signal almost anywhere in the country. Frustration sets in, though, when you experience dropped calls...

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How Long Can I Voice Record on My HTC?

The amount of time you can record voice content on an HTC mobile phone depends on the amount of memory the device has at its disposal. As a rule, an hour of voice recording on a mobile phone takes up...

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Problems Receiving Messages on the Samsung Intensity

Problems receiving text messages on your Samsung Intensity can hinder your ability to communicate with friends and family. You may need to troubleshoot the problem if you notice that a longer period...

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My Cell Phone Has the Roaming Symbol But I Am Not Roaming

The roaming symbol on your cell phone is supposed to warn you that you are currently connected to a wireless network other than your wireless carrier's. If the symbol appears while in a geographical...

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How to Unblock Someone on a Samsung 2.0 Mega

Block lists have long been protecting cell phone users from unwanted phone calls. Sometimes, however, you may have a change of heart and want to receive a call from someone you'd previously blocked. If...

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My Sanyo LCD Stopped Working

Nothing can be more frustrating than having your Sanyo LCD television suddenly stop working when you sit down to watch it. Fixing the problem will depend on why, exactly, the LCD TV has stopped working...

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Why Does My Phone Say DNS Failed?

Just like your computer, your smartphone assigns a domain name server address to every connection you use to access the Internet. Unlike with your computer, you aren't able to adjust DNS settings for a...

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What Causes a Cell Phone Screen to Fade in and Out on a Samsung Propel?

A fading LCD on your Samsung Propel can make the device difficult to use even if you just want to make a phone call. The phone's sliding design adds one main point of failure for the LCD, but the LCD...

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I Don't Have the Motorola USB Cord, and It Says "Unauthorized Charger"

If your Motorola mobile phone produces an “Unauthorized charger” prompt when you attach it to a personal computer with a USB cable, you might have used a cable other than the one that came with the...

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