Category Archives: Cell Phone Tips and Tricks

Cell phones are an essential part of our lives, but many of us are not taking full advantage of their capabilities. In this category, we will provide you with tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your cell phone.

One important tip is to take care of your cell phone battery. A few simple steps can help extend the life of your battery, such as turning off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when you’re not using them, lowering your screen brightness, and closing apps that are running in the background.

Another useful tip is to learn how to use your cell phone’s camera features. With today’s advanced camera technology, you can take high-quality photos and videos, but it takes some practice to master the settings and features. We’ll provide you with tips on how to take better pictures, adjust exposure and focus, and use filters and effects to enhance your images.

We’ll also share tips on how to customize your cell phone settings to suit your preferences. You can adjust the font size, display colors, and sound settings to make your phone more user-friendly. You can also set up shortcuts and gestures to quickly access your favorite apps and features.

If you’re worried about your cell phone security, we’ll provide you with tips on how to protect your personal information and data. You can set up password protection, enable two-factor authentication, and use anti-virus software to keep your phone secure.

Finally, we’ll share some fun and creative ways to use your cell phone. You can use your phone to create art, record music, and make videos. You can also download apps to help you learn new skills, stay organized, and improve your productivity.

With these tips and tricks, you can make the most of your cell phone and enhance your mobile experience. Stay tuned for more articles on this category!

Cell Phone Tips and Tricks, Mobile Devices, Mobile Wiseguy, Smart Phones

Ways to back up your phone

Here are some ways to back up your Android phone: 

Android You can back up your Android phone to Google Drive using the built-in backup feature: 

Open your phone’s Settings app  Tap Google  Tap Backup  If this is your first time, follow the on-screen instructions to turn on backup  Tap Back up now  Select the data you want to back up, such as photos, videos, device data, or both 

Backup an Apple iPhone

Here are some ways to back up your iPhone:
iCloud: Back up your iPhone to iCloud automatically or manually:
Connect to Wi-Fi
Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup
Turn on Backup This iPhone
To back up manually, tap Back Up Now
To enable automatic backups, make sure the switch is toggled on

iCloud backups include most of your device’s information and settings, but not everything. For example, iCloud backups don’t include data already synced to iCloud, photos if you use iCloud Photos, or messages if you sync messages with iCloud.

Under iCloud settings view all to make sure all content you want backed up is selected. I see some people forget to backup message and they lose their texts if not on.

Computer: Use Finder or iTunes to back up your iPhone to your computer:
Open Finder and look for your iPhone in the left-hand menu
Select the General tab and look for the Backups category
Select Back up all of the data on your iPhone to this Mac
Encrypt your backup for increased security
Click Back Up Now to start the backup
To restore your backup, go to the same page and click on Restore Backup

Cell Phone Tips and Tricks, iPhone, Mobile Wiseguy, Smart Phones, Wireless Plans

Concerned about Siri and AI

I used my CoPilot application on my Samsung S21 Ultra to explore the concerns about Siri and AI integration.

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CoPilot answering the question on my Samsung S21 Ultra

What concerns do you have?

I am not concerned about AI; I believe it will improve many aspects of our lives. Our privacy is not a major worry, as we have been monitored and listened to for years. I’d love to hear your thoughts—please post any concerns you have about AI and Siri integration.

AT&T, Cell Phone Tips and Tricks, iPhone, Smart Phones

AT&T Unlocking Phones Automatically.

Great news for business customers with Apple and Google smartphones! Automatic unlocking is here!

Starting June 19th, 2024, AT&T is streamlining the unlocking process for CRU (corporate responsibility customer) customers with Apple and Google smartphones. This means your eligible device will be automatically unlocked without needing to contact customer service!

What does this mean for you?

If you have an active AT&T iPhone or Google Pixel phone that meets the following criteria, it will be automatically unlocked in phases by August 30th, 2024:

  • Your device must be an active AT&T phone (Apple or Google).
  • Your device must be fully paid off.
  • Your device must have been active on the AT&T network for at least 60 days since purchase.
  • If you had an installment plan or contract, it must be completed, and 60 days must have passed since the end date.
  • Your account must be in good standing.

Important things to know:

  • Not all eligible devices will be unlocked immediately. The process will be completed in phases by August 30th.
  • This automatic unlocking process only applies to Apple and Google smartphones for now. Samsung devices will still require manual unlocking through the current process. (Automatic unlocking for Samsung devices is expected in 2025).
  • We will share this information with customers on an as-needed basis.

Still have questions?

While we expect this automatic process to reduce the need to contact customer service, you can always reach out to MobileWiseGuy or AT&T if you have any questions about your specific device or unlocking status.