How To’s

How to Play Super Nintendo Games on iOS 8

I may be an Xbox guy, but every now and then I get a little nostalgic for Super Nintendo.  Who can forget Super Mario World and Super Mario Kart? While Apples App Store guidelines won’t let you install emulators, there’s a few diligent coders working hard nonetheless.  Below we’ll show you how to install an emulator without the need to Jailbreak, the only caveat is it won’t work on the latest iOS version: iOS 8.1. So if you were late to update to iOS 8.1, here’s how to install an SNES Emulator: 1. Open Safari. 2. Go to iemulators.com 3. […]

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How to Enable Hey Siri in iOS 8

For a long time I’ve been a big fan of the iPhone and iOS.  But I do have to admit every so often an Android feature comes along that makes me think.  It happened when my friend bought a Moto X and could just say “OK Google” and have it respond.  There was no holding of the home button, no tapping a headset button, his phone was just always listening to him.  Motorola did this with the help of an additional co-processor that literally was always listening to you.  Creep factor aside, this can be fairly useful.  In iOS 8,

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How to Use iCloud Photo Library in iOS 8.1

iOS 8.1 introduces us to the all new iCloud Photo Library.  This exciting new feature leverages iCloud as a mechanism to store, save, and share photo’s with your friends.  iCloud Photo Library builds on the prior Photo Stream features while allowing you much more flexibility. To setup iCloud Photo Library: 1.  Tap Settings. 2.  Scroll Down to and Tap on iCloud. 3.  Tap on Photos. 4. You now have 4 options here: iCloud Photo Library (Beta) – This option will upload all of your photo’s automatically to iCloud. My Photo Stream – This will upload new photos only to iCloud

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How to Root the Sharp SH-10D

Ever wanted to root your Sharp SH-10D but just did not have the right tools to do so? No worries, this guide has got everything for you to gain root-access on your device. Once rooted, you’ll be able to do tons of things on your device that you can’t do on an unrooted one. Here’s how: Rooting is the process of gaining administrative rights on your Android device.  Once we root our Android device, we can then make changes to it to customize it well beyond what it normally can do. Once you have root access on your Sharp SH-10D,

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How to Unroot the Sharp SH-10D

A single reason is enough to unroot your Sharp SH-1oD, and if you have that, here’s how you can unroot your device. Unrooting is the process of removing root access, a custom recovery (if you have one), and just trying to get the device back to as close to stock as possible. Some of the reasons for unrooting your Sharp SH-10D are: Sending in the device for warranty (most, but not all unrooting procedures reinstate the manufacturer warranty if you had one before rooting). Starting over (simply undoing everything you did while rooted so you can have a clean slate to

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How to Unlock the Samsung Galaxy S2

Unlocking your Samsung Galaxy S2 will allow you to use your device on any carrier you want. You’ll be able to switch to whatever carriers you want without any restrictions. The unlock remains for lifetime, so no matter how many software updates you receive on your device, your device will remain unlocked. Here’s how you can go about unlocking your device: I. Locate the Device’s IMEI 1. Pull down the notification shade. 2. Tap the gear/settings icon at the top. 3. Scroll all the way down to About Phone and tap on it. 4. Tap Status. 5. Write down the

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How to Setup Moto Assist on the Moto X (2014)

There’s a lot of talk around the web about automated homes, and that’s a cool concept — but we’re not ready for that. We need to talk about automating that thing you have in your pocket or bag. That’s right, you can automate your phone! Well, if you have a Moto X (2014), that is. Setting up and using Moto Assist is a great way to have your central life hub (yeah, your phone!) do those little things to make life easier. Here’s how to set it up: 1. Open your app drawer tray from the home screen. 2. Find

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How to Stop Apps from Tracking You Unnecessarily in iOS 8

iOS 8 brought a ton of new functionality both for users and developers.  It also brought us some new settings including a change to the way apps can use your location.  Originally you could allow an app to use your location or not use your location.  In iOS 8, the new more granular options are Never, Always, and While Using the App. Never means the app can never use your location –you’re a stealth ninja.  Always means the app can use your location even if the app is in not currently open. And the new “While Using the App” means

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How to Take a Selfie with Your Voice on the Moto X (2014)

Here at TheUnlockr, we know we can’t get you to stop taking selfies — and we’re not going to even try. In fact, we support your possibly-a-bit-too-self-absorbed endeavors. Hey, we like you, and whatever you do is okay with us. We’re even going to make it really easy for you if you’ve got a Moto X (2014). With Motorola’s newest, you can take a selfie with your voice. That’s right, you can set up Moto to fire off a shot by using only your voice. Imagine all the selfie trouble you can get into hands-free! Here’s how to do it:

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How to Send Texts from Your Mac using iOS 8

We all have that friend, the one who doesn’t have an iPhone.  It wouldn’t be so bad, except you can’t iMessage them from your Mac.  When Apple introduced iMessage it meant the end of worrying about how many text messages you’ve gone through, so long as the person you were messaging had an iPhone. With the latest OSX Yosemite and iOS 8 updates Apple has decided it’s ok to be friends with Non-iPhone people by adding a new feature to OSX Yosemite and iOS 8 that allows you to type an SMS in OSX’s Messages App and have it relayed to your iPhone

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How to Unlock the LG G2 Mini

Did you pick-up a locked LG G2 Mini and regretting for doing so? No worries, you can always unlock your LG G2 Mini and get it working on whatever carrier you want. Carrier switching won’t be an issue once you’re unlocked. Here’s how you can do just that: I. Locate the Device’s IMEI 1. Pull down the notification shade. 2. Tap the gear/settings icon at the top. 3. Scroll all the way down to About Phone and tap on it. 4. Tap Status. 5. Write down the IMEI number listed there. II. Purchase an Unlock Code 1. Either Google for

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How to Setup Attentive Display on the Moto X (2014)

It’s hard to take your eyes off that Moto X, we know. The screen is just so big and beautiful! At 5.2-inches, the screen is a good bit larger than last year’s Moto X, and every bit as beautiful. When you’re not gazing longingly into its pixels, though, we’ve got a tip for saving on battery life. Attentive display may be on by default, but we suggest you run through these quick steps to at least make sure. With our Moto X, only one option was checked — and having both selected made a noticeable impact on battery life. 1.

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How to Setup Apple Pay in iOS 8.1

With the announcement of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Apple also introduced us to their play in the mobile payment space aptly titled Apple Pay.  Now with the release of iOS 8.1 we can finally use our iPhones to pay for things.  Just like Google Wallet, using an iPhone 6 and Apple Pay is a contact-less payment system, meaning you hold your phone up to a terminal in the store to pay, nothing needing to be swiped like a credit card. Here’s David with a video: To setup Apple Pay with a compatible credit card: 1.  Tap Settings. 2.

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How to Manage Apps for the Always-on Display on the Moto X (2014)

The always-on display on your Moto X remains one of the killer features for the device. Getting notification icons popping up on your sleeping lock screen make it easy to know who’s trying to get hold of you. Still, you might not want all your apps and services taking advantage. To control which can and can’t alert you to new messages, you just have to migrate into settings. We suggest doing this routinely, especially as you download new apps. Here’s how to do it: 1. Open your app tray from the home screen. 2. Select the Moto app. 3. Click

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How to Unlock the LG Volt

If you’ve bought your LG Volt from a carrier, chances are it’s locked. A locked phone means it only works on the carrier it’s been purchased from. However, there’re now some ways you can unlock your device and make it work with any carrier you want. If you’re interested in unlocking your LG Volt, the guide below should help you do that. I. Locate the Device’s IMEI 1. Pull down the notification shade. 2. Tap the gear/settings icon at the top. 3. Scroll all the way down to About Phone and tap on it. 4. Tap Status. 5. Write down

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