If your calls are going straight to voicemail on your Android phone, you have probably accidentally disabled call forwarding. Do not disturb mode is a useful feature for avoiding distractions while using your mobile device. However, it can affect how calls function on your phone. You can fix this by disabling Do Not Disturb mode …
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You may want to record your own custom voicemail greeting, if you’d like to give a good impression to callers. Fortunately, Android users can change their voicemail greeting easily. Changing your voicemail greeting is easy, as you can simply open the Phone app and press “1” to access your voicemail. From there, you can name …
If you have a dead Android phone, you’ve probably noticed a red or yellow triangle with an exclamation point on the screen. Many users have reported that this symbol appears after the phone crashes or goes into recovery mode. While the cause of this problem isn’t clear, there are a few possible causes. Here’s how …
If you’re wondering if your Android is backed up, you’re not alone. Android users can also use third-party apps to back up their devices. Android backup services are similar to Apple’s iCloud and automatically back up device settings, Wi-Fi networks, and app data. But the data that you backup with these services might not be …
One researcher, Sidor, has discovered a new way to hack into the front camera of an Android phone. The researcher, a University student, created a tiny preview screen, one pixel by one pixel, that works with the camera in the background. The front camera is now a popular target for hackers, because of the popularity …
If your Android phone suddenly starts turning on at random times, you might have an issue with it. This problem is most often caused by the battery draining quickly. It can be resolved by adjusting the settings on the phone or seeking professional help. But first, you need to understand why your phone is doing …
Hidden wireless networks are a good choice if you’re unsure where to find them. They are networks that don’t display their network name, or SSID, in the list of networks that your Android device can detect. The only way to connect to these networks is to know the network’s hidden data address. Here’s how to …
If you deleted your calendar on your Android phone, don’t panic! Fortunately, there are two ways to restore your calendar data. One way is to backup your calendar to Google. If you don’t have access to Google, then you can use the Google calendar backup feature to restore your data. After you’ve backed up your …
Sometimes our Android phones have problems. It may be too slow to respond to our commands or apps may freeze. In such a case, we may want to reboot our Android phone or tablet to get it back up and running. We typically press the suspend button and let our phone or tablet go into …
If you’re wondering how to use your iPad as a phone, you’ve come to the right place. You can use the iPad as a phone to make and receive calls, as long as you have an internet connection. Fortunately, you can even make and receive calls without a SIM card. And thanks to Google Voice, …