Free mobile phone downloads

Mobile phones (also called cell phones) are used by billions of people everyday. Initially, mobile phones were used only to make calls, receive calls and send text messages. Now, people use mobile phones to surf the internet, play games and take pictures. The increasingly popularity of mobile phones and the new features they contained has seen an increased number of companies offering downloads for mobile phones. Some of these companies allow you to download a set number of things every week for a fee. However, there are a number of places that offer free mobile phone downloads.

Free wallpapers

Having wallpapers on your mobile phone is a great way to add a little color to your phone. There are heaps of sites on the net that offer wallpapers absolutely free of charge. Many of these sites have basic pictures of scenery and animals. You will usually have to pay for any wallpapers featuring pictures of celebrities or Bollywood stars. There are also sites that allow you to make mobile wallpapers from any pictures you have on your computer. When looking for free wallpapers, you must know what screen resolution your particular mobile phone has. You must download wallpapers with the correct resolution otherwise they may not show correctly. You will find out the screen resolution of your phone from the user’s manual. You may also find the details on the official websites of phone makers such as Nokia, Sony Ericcson, the iPhone, Siemens, LG or Motorola. Most of the major carriers, such as Sprint, Verizon and AT&T, will offer these brands of phones on differing plans.

Free ringtones

The best way to get some free ringtones is through sites that allow you to make your own ringtones. You simply upload the song in mp3 or wma format, choose the particular part of the song that you want to hear when your phone rings and then upload it to your mobile phone. These sites are easy to use and are generally safe.

You can find free public domain ringtones at our front page.

Free games

Games on mobile phones have improved considerably in the past few years (after Nokia introduced Snake in 1998) and they are now popular additions to any mobile phone. There are only a few sites on the web that let you download free games to your mobile phone and some may try to sneak viruses onto your phone. Any games available for free will be very simple. If you are looking for mobile games you are better off paying for them through a subscription service.

Safety considerations

• Some free downloads may contain mobile viruses. Ensure you check the reputability of any site you download from and install anti-virus software on your mobile phone
• Always read all the terms and conditions of sites that are offering ‘free’ or ‘complimentary’ mobile phone downloads. Some sites actually sign you up to a subscription service and, while the downloads you are getting are technically free, you will have to pay weekly fees from then on.