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So to hopefully keep the original authors happy I am posting the links to the original art work these came from. They would make some really great wallpapers for your pc, mac or whatever so download them if you like them and support these people.
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Galaxy S4 has arrived

Well the new version of the worlds most popular smart phone has launched and it looks about the same as ever! Check Samsung's new site http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxys4/ Think I'm going to wait for the HTC One its more of a move away from the usual plastic body form of old, but as ever I'm sure this thing is going to take off like the rest. No word on pricing yet from the networks but I'll bang up a comparison when I get them.

Secret Nokia Codes

Looking for Nokia Codes? look no futher! well hopefully, we have a new page here dedicated to all the hidden "secret" codes built into your nokia devices This will be an on going archive and  I'm sure its currently incomplete so if you, our viewing public have any more to add to it please add them in the page comments.

Loads of Nokia Codes after the Jump here.

Galaxy S4 New Teaser Trailer for March 14th Event

Samsung have a new Teaser Trailer for there March 14th Event in New York, Here comes the S4 I guess. Check it out.

 

 

 

Source: Samsung

Forgotten your Pattern Lock for Android?

If you've forgotten the pattern to unlock your Android phone, it happens! Can't remember the login information to your Google account or the Kids have screwed you again by trying to make your phone more secure because you know it needs to be so secure no one can get in to it ever again!

The easiest way to get back in is to factory reset your phone! I know you didn't want to hear it but there it is. The good news I guess is that the vast majority of your information should be stored on your Sim and external storage ie. Your memory Card.

To Factory Reset the phone without access to the menu its a simple case of using the phones hardware buttons, that is say the volume, selection keys or power key.

For most phones this is to hold Volume Up the Home key and Power Key with the phone off and when it starts up you will be greeted with the factory reset menu, then use the volume keys to Navigate to wipe/factory reset and use the Home key to select. give it a second it should say complete on the screen then navigate to reboot/restart and when its back on you should have the phone setup wizard waiting for you to add your settings like it was a brand new phone.

We have a collection here but drop a comment and we'll come back to you with the correct key combination. Alternately you can search for "*your phone make* hard reset" on Google and it will bring up the most likely options!

I know We've covered this before but I just wanted to make a more direct approach to a single problem 

Free Galaxy S3/S3 Mini and Note 2 Unlock

So with the reveal of the New Samsung Galaxy S4 not far off now I thought it time to be all nostalgic and go back to the Galaxy S3 and re-publish the free unlock method.

This is well versed around the net now and we take no credit for it (Source) but as the site dose focus on unlocking from time to time I'm going to add it to our archive!

Before you start Make sure your phone is running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and that it is already carrier locked (duh) also please note this method only works on certain variants for the Galaxy S3/Note2 and Mini3 not all and finally please note we take no responsibility for bricking your galaxy so don't cry to us if you mess up, this is at your own risk people! 

1. Open the Dialer and type in *#197328640#

2. Main Menu -> [1] UMTS -> [1] Debug Screen -> [8] Phone Control -> [6] Network Lock -> Options  [3]Perso SHA256 OFF Now wait 30 seconds

3. Hit the Menu button and select Back and you should now be in the Network Lock

4. Choose NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ and again wait but for a Minute this time

5. Reboot the phone

Bare in mind there is no acknowledgement that the phone is now unlocked so the only way to know is to try another carrier sim. And that the Time waiting is key so don't rush it.

All Credit to Owl47 over at XDA Developers and you can read the original Here with loads of follow up information.

Requesting Phone Unlock Vodafone Ireland and O2 Ireland

If you've been trying to get your Phone unlocked by your provider and that provider is Vodafone Ireland or O2 Ireland I've got some handy links for you! These are direct links to Unlock request forms on their respective sites

Vodafone Ireland - O2 Ireland

Meteor and Three don't seem to have any similar service but here is their Unlock Information.

Meteor Three

Enjoy