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Save Cell Phone Cords

Cell phone recharging cords get a lot of use and abuse. To save both ends of recharging cord, wrap some electrical tape around the base of both plugs ends. That way, it will protect the wires from getting weak when being pulled out of phone and plug ends.

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Can't Get Email After Cell Phone Update

The Sprint store just updated my phone (Samsung Moment) and now I can't get my email. I got it before the update. I entered my address and password and still won't work. Why, how to fix this?Thanks.

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Cell Phone Went Through the Wash

Help! I just unloaded my washer and found my cell phone in a pants pocket. Is there any saving it, my whole life is in that thing? Thanks.

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Use Rice to Absorb Excess Moisture in Electronics

I washed my cell phone in the washing machine. I got it out , took it all apart, and placed it in a bag of rice. It is working fine now.

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Saving a Water Logged Cell Phone

Ever dropped your cell phone in a puddle, or worse, the toilet? If your cell takes an unexpected dunking, follow these steps to avoid a trip to the gadget graveyard.

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Scratches on a Cellphone Screen

Can I remove a scratch from my cellphone glass?

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Cellphone Screen Blank White After Charging

I charged my cell phone, but when I tried to use the cell phone it has nothing but a white screen. My account is paid up to date. Does anyone have information I can try? I would appreciate it very much. By the way my cell phone is from Sprint.

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Use Baking Soda for Wet Electronics

If you have ever dropped your cell phone in water, you know how frustrating that can be! Try this tip next time. Put the phone in a ziplock baggie with baking soda. I have never had to try it, but it sounds logical.

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Cellphone Got Wet

How do I dry out a wet cellphone? My grandson dropped mine in a glass of water and it no longer works.

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Cell Phone Battery Isn't Charging

All of a sudden my cell phone battery won't charge with any of its chargers. It's not the battery, the front of the phone shows no indication that charge is reaching the phone at all. Could the "leads" be dirty? Thanks!

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Saving a Wet Cellphone

I have saved my cellphone three times from certain death and I wish to pass along the technique. I dropped it once into a puddle under a vacation home I had rented, a fluke happening as I was looking at the rainwater puddling under the home.

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Watch Cell Phones in Hot Weather

I left my cell phone in my car for 2 hours with the heat index down here in the Rio Grande Valley being 110. When I picked it up, it was DEAD. No way to turn it on, or to charge it.

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Transferring Cellphone Information

My sister dropped her new cell phone in my Icee. She totally fried it. All you have to do to fix it is simply buy a new or used phone, depending if you are high in money or whatever. You just get your cell phone, open your battery in the back and take out your memory card, and put it in the other phone.

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