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How-to: Access Various Camera Settings on the T-Mobile 768

Posted: 30 Jul 2013 07:23 AM PDT

Accessing and Changing Various Camera Settings:

  1. While on the home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Go to "Media" and select "Camera" > "Camera" (again) > "Options"
  3. Scroll left or right to go through the following settings:

    • Video
    • Gallery
    • Shutter Sound
    • Image Size
    • Capture Mode
    • Image Quality
    • Timer
    • Night Mode
    • Banding
    • EV
    • White Balance
    • Color Mode
    • Storage
    • Restore Default

  4. If necessary, scroll down or up to the desired settings, and then press "OK" to mark the checkboxes


Setting the Default Camera Storage Location:

  1. While on the home screen, press "Menu"
  2. Go to "Media"
  3. Select "Camera" and then select either "Camera" or "Video Recorder"
  4. Press "Options"
  5. Navigate to "Storage" and highlight it, and then scroll up or down to select either "Phone" or "SD Card"
  6. Select "OK" to mark the desired checkbox and then press "Back" to exist the settings menu

Deleting a Picture or a Video:

  1. From the home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Access "Media" and then scroll to and select "Picture Viewer". Note: to see the albums, select "Options" and then select "List view", then go to the desired album collection

    • To delete multiple images:

      1. Press "Options" and then go to "Select"
      2. Select each image that you wish to delete to mark the check box associated with it
      3. Select "Options" and then "Delete selected"
      4. Press "Yes" to confirm

    • To Delete a Single Image:

      1. Scroll to the desired image and then select it
      2. Select "Options"
      3. Navigate to and select "Delete"
      4. Press "Yes"

How-to: Manage Calls and the Call Log on the T-Mobile 768

Posted: 30 Jul 2013 06:57 AM PDT

Call Forwarding

Forwarding All Calls (Unconditional):

  1. While on the home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Scroll to and select "Settings" > "Call Settings" > "Call Forwarding"
  3. Select "Voice Calls" and go to "All Voice Calls"
  4. Select "Activate" and choose one of the following options:

    • Forwarding to another number:

      1. Select "To New Number"
      2. Type in the number, select "Options" and then press "Done"
      3. Select "OK" to confirm

    • Forwarding to voicemail:

      1. Select "To Voicemail Box"
      2. Press "OK" to confirm

Forwarding Some Calls (Conditional):

  1. While on the home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Navigate to and select "Settings" > "Call Settings" and then "Call Forwarding"
  3. Press "Voice calls"
  4. Select "Forward All Conditional Calls" and then press "Activate"
  5. Select "To New Number"
  6. Type in a number, then select "Options" and press "Done"
  7. Select the interval of time that will elapse before the incoming call will be forwarded
  8. Press "OK"

Note: In case you receive the "Unfinished" error message, then you need to disable unconditional forwarding.

Canceling / Disabling Call Forwarding:

  1. While viewing a home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Scroll to and select "Settings" > "Call settings" > "Call forwarding"
  3. Select "Voice Calls" then press "All Voice Calls" and select "Deactivate"
  4. Press "OK" to confirm

Viewing and Resetting the Call Log:

  1. To view the call log history, press the "Send" key while on the home screen
  2. To reset the call log, select "Options"
  3. Scroll to and select "Delete" or "Delete All"
  4. Press "Yes" to confirm

How-to: Setup Device Lock on the T-Mobile 768 – Managing PIN, Password, PUK

Posted: 30 Jul 2013 06:18 AM PDT

Device Lock Settings

Changing the Device Lock Password / PIN:

  1. From the home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Go to "Settings"
  3. Scroll to and select "Security Settings" > "Activate Phone Code"
  4. Select "Change phone code"
  5. Type in the old password and then select "OK"
  6. Type in your new password and select "OK", then retype the new password for confirmation, and once again, press "OK"

Enabling Device Lock:

  1. While on the home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Scroll to and select "Settings" > "Security Settings" > "Activate Phone Code"
  3. Type in the password and select "OK"
  4. Enter the password again to confirm, and then select "OK". "Phone locked" should appear on the display

Disabling Device Lock:

  1. From the home screen, press "Menu"
  2. Navigate to and select "Settings" > "Security Settings" > "Activate Phone Code"
  3. Type in the password and select "OK". "Phone Unlocked" should appear on the display


SIM PIN Settings

Changing the SIM PIN code:

  1. While viewing the home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Navigate to and select "Settings"
  3. Go to "Security Settings"
  4. If necessary, select "Activate PIN", and then enter the current PIN and press "OK". Note: by default, the PIN is set to "1234"
  5. Select "Change PIN"
  6. Type in your current "SIM PIN" and select "OK"
  7. Enter the new SIM PIN and press "OK"
  8. Re-enter the new SIM PIN for confirmation, and once again, select "OK"

Enabling SIM PIN Protection:

  1. While viewing the home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Navigate to and select "Settings" > "Security Settings" > "Activate PIN"
  3. Type in the password. By default, the password is "1234"
  4. Select "OK". The message "Phone locked" should appear on the screen

Disabling SIM PIN Protection:

  1. From the home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Scroll to and then select "Settings" > "Security Settings" > "Activate PIN"
  3. Type in your password. Note: by default, the password is "1234"
  4. Select "OK". The message "Unlocked" should appear on the screen


PUK Code Management

In case you have entered your PIN code incorrectly for several times in a row, then your device will block you from attempting again, until you provide the PUK code in order to unlock the PIN. To get a PUK code you need to:

  1. Get in touch with T-Mobile Customer Care to request the PUK code
  2. Enter the PUK code on your device then press "OK"
  3. Type in the new PIN code and select "OK"
  4. Re-type the new PIN for confirmation, and once again press "OK"



Related Errors (cases in which you need a PUK Code):

  • "PIN code blocked. Enter PUK code"
  • "Enter PUK code"
  • "SIM card locked. Emergency calls only. Please contact Customer Care"

How-to: Master Reset the T-Mobile 768 (via Software and Hardware)

Posted: 30 Jul 2013 05:51 AM PDT

Master Resetting Via the Settings Menu:

WARNING! Master resetting your device will return your handset to original factory settings. In the process, personal data that is stored on the device's internal storage will be deleted! Create backups if necessary, before proceeding. Note: master resetting will not delete data stored on the SD Card or the SIM Card.

To perform a software master reset:

  1. Make sure you have backed up any data that you don't want to lose
  2. While on the home screen, select "Menu"
  3. Scroll to and select "Settings" > "Security Settings" > "Master Reset"
  4. Go to "Master Restore"
  5. Select "OK"
  6. Type in "000000" (six zeroes)
  7. Select "OK"

Master Resetting Using Hardware Keys:

Assuming that your phone is unresponsive, locked, frozen or crashes a lot and you can't perform a master reset via the settings menu, then you can reset your device using hardware keys. WARNING! As before, this method will erase any data stored on your phone's internal storage, but data saved on the SD and SIM cards will not be affected.

To perform a hardware master reset:

  1. Back up your data if possible / necessary
  2. Turn off your phone by pressing and holding the "End call" key
  3. Remove the back cover and remove the battery as well as the SIM card
  4. Wait for a few seconds, and then reinstall the SIM card and battery, then refit the back cover
  5. Press and hold the "Pound" key (#) and the red "End" key until a menu screen appears
  6. Select the green "Check mark"
  7. Your phone will now reset to factory settings

How-to: Tips & Tricks to Conserve Battery Life on the T-Mobile 768

Posted: 30 Jul 2013 05:18 AM PDT

Lowering the Screen Brightness and Timeout Duration:

  1. While on the home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Go to "Settings" and select "Phone settings" > "Display" > "Brightness"
  3. Scroll left to lower the screen brightness. Select "Save" after reached the desired level
  4. Press "Back" and then select "Backlight"
  5. Select "Screen" and set a lower setting

Turning Off Bluetooth and GPS:

Bluetooth and GPS are usually the main battery drainers if left enabled. When not in use, it's highly recommended that you disable these features. To do so:

  1. While viewing the home screen, press "Menu"
  2. Select "Tools" and go to "Bluetooth"
  3. Select "Power". Make sure that "Deactivated" appears on the screen
  4. Select "Back" twice
  5. Go to "Settings" and press "GPS Settings"
  6. Navigate to the "Receiver" field and then scroll the GPS slider in the "Off" position
  7. Select "OK" to confirm

Toggling Between 3G and 2G Connectivity:

  1. From the home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Go to "Network Settings"
  4. Select "Service Selection"
  5. Choose either "GSM" (2G) or "WCDMA" (3G). Note that 2G uses less battery than the alternative, but it is also slower

Updating to the Latest Software Version:

Note: following this guide will not offer you better battery life, unless a new software update that addresses any possible battery issues has been released. To check for software updates:

  1. While on the home screen, go to "Menu"
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Press "System Update"
  4. Select "Check Software Updates". If an update is available for download, follow the on-screen prompts in order to apply it

How-to: Manage Data Usage; Clear Internet Browser Cache, Cookies, History and more – T-Mobile 768

Posted: 30 Jul 2013 04:49 AM PDT

Data Usage Indicator:

The T-Mobile 768 does not have the option of setting a data usage limit, but you can still view your data usage. Note: the method of measuring the data usage by your phone may differ from the method used by the carrier. To view the data usage indicator:

  1. While on the home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Select "My account"
  3. Go to "Data usage"


Browsing the Web

Opening the First Window:

  1. While on the home screen, press "Menu"
  2. Go to "MobileLife"
  3. Select "Go to URL"
  4. Type in the desired web address, then select "Options" > "Go to"

Opening an Additional Window:

  1. From an already open web page, select "Options" and select "Go to URL"
  2. Select "Go to URL" again if necessary
  3. Type in the desired web address and then press the "Center select" key

Navigating Between Open Windows:

  1. While on an open web page, select "Options" and press "Go to URL"
  2. Navigate to and then select the desired web page

Closing an Open Window:

  1. While viewing an open web page, go to "Options" and select "Go to URL"
  2. Go to the desired web page and highlight it, but don't select it
  3. Select "Options" and then "Delete"
  4. Press "Yes" to confirm

Refreshing Your Email Account to Sync:

  1. While viewing a home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Select "Messaging" and go to the "Email" tab
  3. Highlight the desired email account but don't select it
  4. Select "Options" and then "Refresh this account"


Managing the Internet Browser

Clearing the Browser Cache:

  1. While on the home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Scroll to and go to "MobileLife"
  3. Select "Settings"
  4. Navigate to and select "Browser Options" and then "Clear Cache"
  5. Press "Yes" to confirm

Clearing Browser Cookies:

  1. From the home screen, press "Menu"
  2. Go to "MobileLife" and select "Settings"
  3. Scroll to and select "Browser Options" > "Clear Cookies"
  4. Press "Yes" to confirm

Clearing Browser History:

  1. While viewing the home screen, press "Menu"
  2. Go to "MobileLife" > "Recent Pages"
  3. Select "Options"
  4. Navigate to and select "Delete all"
  5. Press "Yes" to confirm

How-to: Manage SD Card Storage on the T-Mobile 768 – (Opening, Deleting, Transferring Files)

Posted: 30 Jul 2013 04:12 AM PDT

Opening or Deleting Files on the SD Card Using a Computer

On PC (Windows Machine):

  1. Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable that came with the handset
  2. Select "Mass storage" on your phone
  3. On the computer, open the "Removable Disk" folder associated with the SD card. Note: if you see two "Removable Disk" folders, one of them represents your handset's internal memory
  4. Click to open the desired folders
  5. To delete a file, click, then press CTRL + D and confirm by clicking "Yes"
  6. When finished, disconnect your phone from your computer safely

On Mac:

  1. Connect your phone to your mac using the USB cable that came with the device
  2. Select "Mass storage" on your phone
  3. On the Mac, close any pop-up apps such as "iPhoto" if necessary, in order to reveal the "Go" menu
  4. Click "Go" and then click "Computer"
  5. Click the "Removable disk" that represents your phone's SD card. If there are two "Removable disk" icons, one of them represents your phone's internal memory
  6. Click to open the desired files. To delete them, drag and drop the files in the "Trash can" icon locate on the desktop
  7. When finished, click "Back" and navigate to the "Removable disk" icons
  8. Press and hold the "control" button and then click the "Removable disk" icon representing your phone's SD card
  9. Click on "Eject"
  10. Press and hold "control" and then click on the "Removable disk" icon associated with the phone's internal memory, then click "Eject"
  11. You can now safely disconnect the phone from your Mac computer


Transferring Files

Transfer Between SD Card and PC:

  1. Connect your phone to your PC via the USB cable
  2. On your phone, select "Mass storage"
  3. On the computer Navigate to and open the phone's disk drive. If you see more "Removable Disk" windows, one of them represents the SD card, while the other the internal memory
  4. Locate the desired files and copy them. Then, paste the files in the desired location
  5. Once the transfer is complete, safely disconnect your phone from your PC

Transfer Between SD Card and Mac:

  1. Connect your phone to your Mac computer via the USB cable
  2. On the phone, select "Mass storage"
  3. On the Mac, close any pop-up apps and click on "Go"
  4. Click "Computer" and then click on the "Removable disk" representing your SD card
  5. Drag and drop the files from / to the SD card and then click the "Back" icon
  6. Press and hold the "control" button then click on the "Removable disk" icon
  7. Click "Eject". Note: if there are two "Removable disk" icons, follow steps 6-7 on the second one as well
  8. You can now safely disconnect your phone from your Mac computer

Transfer Between the Phone's Internal Storage and SD Card:

  1. While viewing the home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Scroll to and then select "Media" > "Files"
  3. Go to "Phone" to access your device's internal memory
  4. Locate the file that you wish to move, then select "Options" > "Select"
  5. You can either "Select all", or choose which files you wish to transfer individually
  6. Select "Options"
  7. Navigate to and select "Copy selected". Note: you can choose "Move selected" if you wish to move the files without duplicating them
  8. Scroll to and select "SD Card" > "Open"
  9. Navigate to the location where you wish to transfer the files, then go to "Options" > "Select"

How-to: Manage RAM, ROM and the SD Card on the T-Mobile 768

Posted: 30 Jul 2013 03:35 AM PDT

Internal Memory (RAM) Management

Manage Applications (Keep them up to date):

  1. While on the home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Select "Applications"
  3. Select the desired applications
  4. Go to "Options" and then "Update" or "Update all"
  5. Press "Yes" and follow any additional prompts

Restarting Your Device:

Note: the manufacturer advises you to restart your smartphone regularly. To do so:

  1. Press and hold the red "Power" button (the "End call" key) and wait for the device to turn off
  2. Press and hold the "Power" key again until the device turns back on


Internal Storage (ROM) Management

Tips on how to clear the storage regularly:

  • Delete unnecessary SMS and MMS (text / multimedia messages)
  • Clear the browser cache, history and cookies
  • Delete the call logs
  • Transfer pictures and media from your phone's memory to your computer, and clear up the memory

Changing the Settings for Email Synchronization to Prevent Filling the Storage Quickly:

  1. While viewing the home screen, press "Menu"
  2. Select "Messaging"
  3. Navigate to the "Email" tab and then highlight your email address, but don't select it
  4. Select "Options" > "Settings"
  5. Scroll to and select "Advanced settings"
  6. Select "Account settings"
  7. Scroll to "Retrieve amount" and then enter the desired settings
  8. Press "OK" and then confirm by selecting "Yes"

Viewing the Amount of Free Internal Storage:

  1. From the Home Screen, select "Menu"
  2. Go to "Media"
  3. Scroll to and select "Files"
  4. Select "Memory status"
  5. Go to the "Phone" tab (if necessary) and view the "Free" value


SD Card Management

Formatting the SD Card:

WARNING! Formatting the SD card will result in loss of all the data stored on it. Make backups if necessary. To format:

  1. While on the home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Select "Media"
  3. Scroll to and then select "Files"
  4. Highlight "SD card" but don't select it
  5. Select "Options" > "Format"
  6. Press "Yes"

Setting the Default Memory Storage Location:

  • Camera / Camcorder:

  1. While on the home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Go to "Media" and then open "Camera"
  3. Select either "Camera" or "Camcorder"
  4. Select "Options"
  5. Navigate to "Storage"
  6. Select either "Phone" or "SD Card" as the default storage location

  • Email:

  1. While viewing the home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Select "Messaging"
  3. Navigate to the "Email" tab
  4. Select "Options" and then "Select storage"
  5. Choose either "SD Card" or "Phone" as the default storage location for Emails

  • Text Messages:

  1. On the home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Go to "Messaging"
  3. Navigate to the "SMS / MMS" tab
  4. Select "Options" and then go to "Settings"
  5. Select "Text Message" or "Multimedia message"
  6. Go to "Common settings" (if necessary)
  7. Select "Preferred storage" and then choose either "SD card" or "Phone"

  • Contacts:

  1. From the home screen select "Menu"
  2. Go to "Contacts"
  3. Select "Options" and go to "Management"
  4. Select "Preferred Storage" and then choose one of the following options: "SIM", "Phone", "Phone and SIM"

  • Voice Recorder:

  1. Select "Menu" while on the home screen
  2. Navigate to and select "Media"
  3. Choose "Video Recorder" and go to "Options"
  4. Scroll either left or right and select "Storage"
  5. Choose either "SD card" or "Phone" as the default storage location for the voice recorder

  • Viewing the Amount of Free SD Card Storage:

  1. While on the home screen, select "Menu"
  2. Go to "Media" and select "Files"
  3. Press "Memory status"
  4. Scroll to the "SD card" tab if necessary, and view the "Free" value

Opening or Deleting Files Using the Device:

  1. From the home screen, go to "Menu"
  2. Select "Media" > "Files" > "SD Card"
  3. Navigate to the file / files that you wish to delete
  4. Select "Options" and then "Delete"
  5. Confirm by pressing "Yes"
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