Devices FAQs
38 answers from MobileX XpertCare about Devices. Choose a question below for the full answer.
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Activating Wi-Fi calling if you’re using Android
Wi-Fi calling allows you to make and receive domestic and international calls over a Wi-Fi network instead of using your cellular coverage. Samsung devices: Open Settings.…
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Changing my phone’s display and brightness if you’re using Android
It's pretty easy to manually change your phone's appearance, from brightness levels, display modes, font size and much more. Open Settings. Tap Display. You'll find many…
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Checking screen time on your device if you’re using Android
Depending on what model Android device you have, you can check your screen time instantly by heading to the following location on your device: Scroll down…
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Connecting to a Hotspot on your phone if you’re using Android
Connecting to a Hotspot allows you access to the internet by using another device's internet connectivity when you are unable or unwilling to use an alternate…
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Find your iPhone’s IMEI number
iPhone steps: Open Settings Select General Select About Scroll down to IMEI number: the 15 digits to the right. (You can press and hold this number…
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Finding your SIM number if you’re using Android
Your SIM number—also known as the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier)—is your unique mobile serial number, usually consisting of 19-20 characters. Finding it on a Samsung/Google…
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How and when to use Airplane Mode on my iPhone?
When airplane mode is activated it disables all signals and Wi-Fi to your phone, while still allowing other features to work. Airplane mode is great if…
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How do I add a credit card to my iPhone’s wallet and purchase using Apple Pay?
How to add a credit card to your Apple Wallet: Open the Apple Wallet app Tap the + sign on the top right-hand side of the…
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How do I add an email account to my iPhones Mail app?
Adding an existing email account to your iPhone allows you to check all of your email notifications in one central location through the Mail app. iPhone…
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How do I change my iPhone’s Display & Brightness?
You can manually change your iPhone's appearance, from brightness levels, display modes, font size and much more. iPhone steps: Open Settings Scroll down and select Display…
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How do I check my phone’s storage availability if you’re on iOS?
If you want to check how much storage space you have left on your iPhone before getting the annoying “storage full notification” you can quickly access…
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How do I check my Screen Time on my iPhone?
iPhone steps: Open Settings Scroll down and tap Screen Time Your Daily Average will be displayed on a chart Tap See All Activity Displayed is time…
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How do I connect to a Hotspot on my iPhone?
Connecting to a Hotspot allows you to access the internet using another device's internet connectivity when you are unable to use your nearby Wi-Fi connection. iPhone…
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How do I identify my iPhone model?
There are countless numbers of iPhone models on the market these days, we can’t seem to keep track of which one we have anymore. If you…
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How do I reset my Network Settings on my iPhone?
Resetting your network settings restores all your network-related features to your device's original factory state, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, VPN and much more. iPhone iOS 15 or…
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How do I restore my iPhone from a iCloud Backup?
If you want to restore your iPhone from an iCloud backup, follow these steps: Steps to Restore: Select your language preference from the factory home screen…
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How do I set up a mobile hotspot on my iPhone?
If you need to use the internet, but don't have a reliable or trusted source of internet access, you can utilize your other non-mobile devices and…
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How do I set up Voicemail on my iPhone?
Steps to set up Voicemail on iPhone: Open Phone App Tap Voicemail on the bottom right of the screen Tap Set Up Create passcode Select Default…
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How do I turn on my Bluetooth on my iPhone?
Connecting to Bluetooth gives you the ability to wirelessly connect to products, such as your favorite headphones or speaker. Steps for iPhones: Open Settings Tap Bluetooth…
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How do I use FaceTime Calling on my iPhone?
Steps for iPhone: Open FaceTime App Click on the + icon, located on the top right-hand side of the screen Type the name of the contact,…
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How to activate Do Not Disturb mode on my iPhone?
Do Not Disturb mode will silence your phone calls, text messages, emails, app notifications and much more. iPhone steps: Open Settings Tap on Do Not Disturb…
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How to activate Wi-Fi Calling on my iPhone?
Wi-Fi calling gives you the ability to make and/or receive domestic and international calls over a Wi-Fi network instead of using your cellular coverage. iPhone Steps: Open…
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How to download an app on my iPhone?
App Store Download Steps: Open the App Store Application Search for the app you want to download Select GET on the app you want to download…
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How to find out if my iPhone is unlocked?
Your phone must be unlocked to activate the MobileX service. To find out whether your phone is locked or unlocked, use any of the following: Contact…
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How to find your SIM number on my iPhone
Your SIM number is your phone's unique serial number and usually consists of 19-20 characters. To find on an iOS devices (iPhones, etc): Check your device…
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How to perform a factory reset on my iPhone?
A factory reset will erase all content on your iPhone. Make sure to backup your device before resetting otherwise you could lose all your awesome photos,…
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How to perform an iCloud backup on my iPhone?
iPhone steps: Open Settings Click on Your Name at top of the Settings page Tap on iCloud Tap on iCloud Backup Turn on iCloud Backup Tap…
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How to set up “Hey Siri” on my iPhone?
iPhone steps: Launch the Settings app Scroll down to Siri & Search Tap the toggle switch next to Listen for “Hey Siri” (turns green when On)…
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How to swap a SIM card?
Steps: Power off your phone Locate SIM Tray (Found on the edge of your phone) Pop-out SIM tray (Insert SIM tool or paper clip into the…
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How to take a screenshot on my iPhone?
iPhone X models and later: Quickly press and hold the power button and volume up button simultaneously to take a screenshot iPhone SE and iPhone 8…
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Performing a factory reset on your phone if you’re using Android
A factory reset completely erases all content on your iPhone. Make sure to have a backup of your device before resetting otherwise you might lose all…
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Resetting your network settings if you’re using Android
Resetting your network settings restores all of the network-related features to your device's original factory state, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, VPN, and much more. Samsung devices: Open…
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Setting up a mobile hotspot from your device if you’re using Android
If you need access to the internet, but don't have any reliable or trusted sources, you can set up a mobile hotspot from your device to…
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Taking a screenshot of my screen on Android
Samsung devices: Lightly press the Power and Volume Down buttons at the same time. Google Pixel devices: Press the Power and Volume Down buttons at the…
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Turning on your Bluetooth if you’re using Android
Connecting to Bluetooth gives you the ability to wirelessly connect to all sorts of accessories and devices, like your favorite speaker or headphones. Samsung devices: Open…
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Using Airplane Mode on my device if you’re using Android
Activating Airplane Mode disables all network signals and Wi-Fi to your device while still allowing your other features to continue to work. Sometimes after applying changes…
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What’s the difference between a locked and unlocked device?
A device is considered “locked” when it’s limited to operating on a specific carrier's network, preventing its use on any other service. If your device is…
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Why is my Wi-Fi not working?
There are a few reasons that can cause your Wi-Fi connection to not work. Luckily, many of these issues can be fixed easily and quickly in…