• The Motorola i580 mixes the functionality of a two-way radio with a flip phone. It meets U.S. Military Specification 810F, meaning that it's weatherproof and resistant to shock, dirt and extreme temperatures. Tools for your Motorola i580 phone are available from the company and third-party sites to improve the overall performance of the device and allow you to back up your data.
  
  

Firmware

• If your phone is running slowly or stalling out, update your phone's firmware using the Motorola i580 Firmware Update Utility R5C.00.02. This utility provides the latest patches, increasing the phone's speed and efficiency. Having the latest patches also ensures that your phone is compatible with other applications. For example, if you download a business application for your phone, but it won't work, your phone probably is not updated. Download and run this utility and reboot your system. This allows the firmware to install fully on your device. Then, try installing the application again. The Motorola i580 Firmware Update Utility R5C.00.02 is a free driver that is compatible with any Windows computer.
  
  

DataPilot

• DataPilot software backs up your data to your computer, creating a restore file. Use the restore file to upload your data to your i580 device, if it crashes. Also use it for a variety of other useful tasks. Sync your phone calendar with your Microsoft Outlook calendar to upload all of your appointments and calendar items to your phone. Create alarms to remind you of important dates and edit your items as needed. Manage your contacts using the Phonebook Manager. Import or export data to and from your Palm Desktop or Outlook. Upload new ringtones to your phone; the DataPilot software program supports different audio formats, including RTTL, MIDI and MP3. Monitor your Internet connectivity, including viewing your current connection status. And edit your photos and turn these images into wallpaper for your phone. As of 2010, this program costs $19.95.
  
  

MotoBlaze

• Unlocking your phone involves freeing the phone from the cell provider to which its connected. Once unlocked, you can use your Motorola i580 with any mobile carrier. MotoBlaze emails you the unlock code for your phone. You must have a USB cable to use this program since you need to connect your phone to your computer. After your phone is unlocked, you no longer will receive the Enter Subsidy Password prompt. This program is compatible with Windows XP, and it costs $25, as of 2010. Note that unlocking your phone can void your warranty.