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  1. NTT Docomo iPhone 5s and BMobile LTEhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10203-ntt-docomo-iphone-5s-and-bmobile-lte

    website--a pattern that seemed to show that all Docomo Xi phones can get LTE. Since Docomo just started selling the iPhone 5s and 5c, my theory was that Docomo iPhones would get LTE on B-Mobile. I couldn't get LTE on my unlocked iPhone 5 (a thorn in my...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: General
  2. How to Spot an iPhone Unlock Scamhttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/it/10231-how-to-spot-an-iphone-unlock-scam

    While Apple technically calls it "iPhone IMEI database whitelisting," it's better known around the web as a factory unlock--a process that allows your iPhone to be used on any carrier's network. Unlike a jailbreak unlock, a factory unlock stays with...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Japanatron
    • Category: IT
  3. Scam Alert - officialiphoneunlock.co.uk - Part 2https://japanatron.com/blog/other/general/10194-scam-alert-officialiphoneunlock-co-uk-part-2

    It's been several months since posting my dramatic story about Official iPhone Unlock's scam, and I'd like to share some interesting developments and observations that have since come to light. The Site Looks Even More Like a Scam * Their fake "5-star...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Japanatron
    • Category: General
  4. Dell Windows 7 Laptop and Wifi Problems with iPhone Personal Hotspothttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/it/10382-dell-latitude-e7270-e7250-laptop-and-wifi-problems-with-iphone-personal-hotspot

    uses have various wifi-related issues under 32-bit Windows 7. They won't connect to certain wifi hotspots (especially iPhone personal hotspot), auto switching sometimes won't work, etc. I've found on the web that others often experience issues with...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Japanatron
    • Category: IT
  5. Scam Alert - officialiphoneunlock.co.ukhttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/general/10177-scam-alert-officialiphoneunlock-co-uk

    If you're reading this, you too probably want to get your impossible-to-unlock iPhone carrier-unlocked. You did some googling and found officialiphoneunlock.co.uk (also doing business as iphoneimei.net). You read a lot of positive reviews. You saw...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Japanatron
    • Category: General
  6. Life in Japan - How I Cut My Mobile Phone Bill In Halfhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10181-life-in-japan-how-i-cut-my-mobile-phone-bill-in-half

    chains of subjugation. Oh, and I also detest their obnoxious commercials. But at the same time I was married to the iPhone. Au was my other option, but I would be trading one oppressor for another. I wanted freedom--total, complete freedom from...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: General
  7. The Best & Worst iPhone Apps for Studying Japanesehttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/studying-japanese/10173-the-best-worst-iphone-apps-for-studying-japanese

    LS Touch by Jan Bogner This app is on a short list of those that enable you to study by writing kanji with a finger or iPhone stylus. I'm attracted to this study method because one of the best Japanese study apps I've ever owned utilized this...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: Studying Japanese
  8. iPhone Mail with MS Exchange Mailbox - Unable to Move Message to Trashhttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/it/10223-iphone-mail-with-ms-exchange-mailbox-unable-to-move-message-to-trash

    PROBLEM Once in a while I am unable to delete an email message on my iPhone. It throws an "unable to move message to trash" error message. I use the normal iPhone Mail app and have an MS Exchange mailbox that syncs with my office email. While this...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: IT
  9. How to Clear Gmail iOS App Cachehttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/it/10392-how-to-clear-gmail-ios-app-cache

    I was annoyed recently because my iPhone Gmail app didn't show the latest saved drafts, and I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to clear the app's cache. I couldn't find any obvious "clear cache" option, and completely closing the app and...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Japanatron
    • Category: IT
  10. The Best Software For Studying Japanesehttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/studying-japanese/10079-the-best-software-for-studying-japanese

    - www.gakusoft.com Nothing beats a good ol' PDA (or smartphone) with a stylus for studying kanji. I tried to switch to an iPhone platform, but using my finger to write just wasn't natural and wasn't comfortable. I even tried an iPhone stylus, but it...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: Studying Japanese
  11. Life in Japan - How to Save Moneyhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10209-life-in-japan-how-to-save-money

    You may be surprised at what you find. I certainly was. Besides tea pitchers, I've been more than satisfied with their... * iPhone & USB reel cables * toilet deodorizers * organizer boxes & holders * small item cases & pouches * box curtains * cleaning...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: General
  12. The Hunt for the Ultimate Free Calling Apphttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/it/10180-the-hunt-for-the-ultimate-free-calling-app

    completely replace the traditional mobile phone. I made a list of just about every free calling app/service I found on the iPhone app store. Specifically, I was looking for a VoIP service boasting these features: * Inbound phone number, particularly a...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: IT
  13. JapanesePod101 - The Good and Not-So-Goodhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/studying-japanese/10394-japanesepod101-the-good-and-not-so-good

    online learning, so you can't expect the same level of social engagement as face-to-face learning. * The JapanesePod101 iPhone apps don't work as well as the website. I haven't tried the Android apps, but the iPhone app is a little too bare-bones for my...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Japanatron
    • Category: Studying Japanese
  14. Surviving Tokyo with Michael Korshttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10334-surviving-tokyo-with-michael-kors

    are delays, a rag in case of spills or you need a little wipe-off on the train in this record-breaking hot summer, my old iPhone from the States that is now a glorified iPod (again for the train ride or delays), my Japanese cell phone that isn’t...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Japanatron
    • Category: General
  15. Mobile Phones in Japanhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10168-mobile-phones-in-japan

    website, and many of their big-city shops (e.g. the Roppongi one) have staff that speak English better than I do. The iPhone they sell is the GSM model. AU is the other provider that sells the iPhone; however, theirs is the CDMA model. Softbank has long...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: General
  16. 23 - Mobile Phones in Japanhttps://japanatron.com/?view=article&id=10237:23-mobile-phones-in-japan&catid=52

    I discuss mobile phone service in Japan, offering money-saving tips and alternatives to the big 3 (evil) mobile providers.

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: Podcast
  17. Japan Mobile Phones - BMobile FAQhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10229-japan-mobile-phones-bmobile-faq

    During my time as a Bmobile customer, I've asked their helpdesk numerous questions regarding their mobile phone services. I share the questions and answers below. Can I choose the phone number? You cannot choose your phone number if you order the SIM...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: General
  18. Flaw in LINE Causes Unintentional Identity Thefthttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10222-flaw-in-line-causes-unintentional-identity-theft

    Everyone's raving about LINE--especially here in Japan. It's the hot trendy free communication app all the cool kids are using these days, which means I just HAVE to try it too. What do you have to lose? It's totally free. Right, Mom? So I sign up. I...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: General
  19. Training the Train Molesterhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10342-training-the-train-molester

    coupled with its sinister cousin "diffusion of responsibility." Well, my friends, that is not me. I took out my outdated iPhone from the States, what I previously referred to as my iPod because now that’s what it is, and shot video of what was...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Japanatron
    • Category: General
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