Cell phones have become increasingly popular due to advancements in technology. Cell phone users often store contact information in their phones. When a cell phone is lost, stolen, broken or the numbers are accidentally deleted, users are left without important contact information. There are a few ways to retrieve this data without the use of a SIM card and ways to protect valuable information for the future.
Instructions
1. Log in to your wireless account through your cellular service website. Access the back-up assistant, if you subscribe. Back-up programs, such as the Verizon Wireless "Back-up Assistant," automatically save contact information that is on your cell phone. Back-up programs allow users to access contacts as well as, print, add, delete or edit contacts online. This can be done from anywhere, at anytime (Reference 1). There is a minimal charge which is well worth the ability to have access to your contacts regardless of your location or the condition of phone.
2. Sync a new phone with your computer, if you have previously performed a back-up on your old phone. Most smart phones and the iPhone come with an USB cable, which allows the cellular user to sync, or back-up, the data on the phone. Contacts, music, calendar entries, and more are available for retrieval at any time, by syncing the phone to the computer. If you have previously preformed a sync with your now broken phone, you can connect the new phone to your computer in order to download all of the saved information. However, if you have saved additional contacts since the last sync, those phone numbers will not be available. For example, if your last sync was three weeks ago, any number added since that time will not be on the computer for download to the new phone.
3. Visit a local retailer and ask them to transfer the contents onto a new phone. The contents can be transferred by connecting the phones to their computer system. In some instances, such as extensive water damage, the retailer may not be able to complete this process. The process only takes a few minutes and is usually free of charge. However, there may be a small fee applied if you purchased your new phone from a third-party such as eBay or a friend.
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