Using the Alphabets & + in keypad

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Using the Alphabets & + in keypad

When I make a international call on a BB or other phone, I end up typing "+ <countrycode> <number>"

How to use the "+" on the iPhone keypad?

Can the alphabets be used to dial using the name of the contact? Smart phones have the feature to select users with the keypad. Is my iPhone4 smart enough??

For selcting James I can go 5 2 6 3 7 and then all contacts line up that start with J A M etc etc..

I hope there is soem app which can help me do that..

pls help..

Ash

iPhone 4, iOS 4.3.2

Posted on Jul 8, 2011 2:37 AM

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Answer 1

Lexiepex

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Jul 8, 2011 2:42 AM in response to AshTheDash

type 2 zero's instead of +.

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Answer 2

AshTheDash Author

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Jul 8, 2011 2:44 AM in response to Lexiepex

Lex:

Sure I will do that hee hee. thanks...

But is there a solution for my query??

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Answer 3

Jul 8, 2011 3:05 AM in response to AshTheDash

How to use the "+" on the iPhone keypad?

Press and hold the zero key to type a +

For selcting James I can go 5 2 6 3 7 and then all contacts line up that start with J A M etc etc..

Since the iPhone has a touchscreen locating contacts is different to a phone with a physical keyboard.

Go to the Contacts screen and slide your finger up and down the alphabet on the right side of the screen and all contacts starting with the specific letter you touch are shown.

You can also start typing the name in the Search bar at the top of the contacts list and the list will update live as you type.

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Answer 4

AshTheDash Author

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Jul 9, 2011 10:44 PM in response to Julian Wright

Julian,

Thanks for your answer..

Yes searching for name in the Contacts is the best way to do it.

As far as the alphanumeric keypad goes I used a XDA II as early as in 2003 and even then i could do this with my smart phone.

Is there no App that can help me do this? Else will live with going int ot the contatcs for finding the name..

Ash

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