MOBILE TRICKSS

O-k, quick question: the heat is on -- it's a dire emergency and all you have with you is your cell phone! What are you gonna do? Make a phone call for help, right? Maybe that was a no-brainer, but you're cell phone CAN be used for a more than you ever imagined when you absolutely, positively need to some help and no one is around.

Check out the things that you can do with your cell phone:

1) The emergency number worldwide for a mobile phone is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly enough, you can even dial (112) if the keypad for your cell phone is locked. Try it out. I have, and I tell you -- it works!

2) Have you ever locked your keys in the car? I know I have. Does your car have a remote keyless entry? At least one of my cars does. The following may come in handy someday - and it's reason enough to own a cell phone: If you lock your keys in the car and your spare remote is at home or with your spouse, call that person on their cell phone from your cell phone. Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the person on the other end (the one with the spare remote) press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Believe it or not, your car will unlock. I'd have never believed it if I hadn't tried it myself. Saves someone from having to drive your keys to you, and distance is no object (but let me clarify -- if you're in Tokyo and for some reason the other remote is in Toronto, then unfortunately you ARE screwed). But if you are hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other "remote" for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk).

3) Now imagine your cell phone cell battery is very low. To activate your phone and tap into the phone's hidden battery power, press the keys * 3 3 7 0 #. Your cell phone miraculously will restart with this reserve power and the cell phone will register a 50% increase in battery charge. This reserve power will get charged when you charge your cell phone next time.

4) How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone? To check your mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on your phone: * # 0 6 # A 15 digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. If your cell phone ever gets stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. Nothing better than sweet revenge on the SOB who pilfered your cell phone. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use or sell it either. Come to think of it, if everybody did this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.

And last but certainly not least....

5) Cell phone companies are charging us $1.00 to $1.75 or more for each 411 information call we make. Most of us do not carry a telephone directory in our vehicle, which makes this situation even more of a problem. When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial:

(800) FREE 411

or

(800) 373-3411

If you dial these numbers you will not incur any charge at all. Program this number into your cell phone now. This is the kind of information people don't mind receiving, so pass it on to your family and friends.

Cell phones aren't getting any cheaper but every now and then you CAN outwit the phone service provider at their own game. I know I did and I have never regretted it!

MOBILE TRICKSS

O-k, quick question: the heat is on -- it's a dire emergency and all you have with you is your cell phone! What are you gonna do? Make a phone call for help, right? Maybe that was a no-brainer, but you're cell phone CAN be used for a more than you ever imagined when you absolutely, positively need to some help and no one is around.

Check out the things that you can do with your cell phone:

1) The emergency number worldwide for a mobile phone is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly enough, you can even dial (112) if the keypad for your cell phone is locked. Try it out. I have, and I tell you -- it works!

2) Have you ever locked your keys in the car? I know I have. Does your car have a remote keyless entry? At least one of my cars does. The following may come in handy someday - and it's reason enough to own a cell phone: If you lock your keys in the car and your spare remote is at home or with your spouse, call that person on their cell phone from your cell phone. Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the person on the other end (the one with the spare remote) press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Believe it or not, your car will unlock. I'd have never believed it if I hadn't tried it myself. Saves someone from having to drive your keys to you, and distance is no object (but let me clarify -- if you're in Tokyo and for some reason the other remote is in Toronto, then unfortunately you ARE screwed). But if you are hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other "remote" for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk).

3) Now imagine your cell phone cell battery is very low. To activate your phone and tap into the phone's hidden battery power, press the keys * 3 3 7 0 #. Your cell phone miraculously will restart with this reserve power and the cell phone will register a 50% increase in battery charge. This reserve power will get charged when you charge your cell phone next time.

4) How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone? To check your mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on your phone: * # 0 6 # A 15 digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. If your cell phone ever gets stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. Nothing better than sweet revenge on the SOB who pilfered your cell phone. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use or sell it either. Come to think of it, if everybody did this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.

And last but certainly not least....

5) Cell phone companies are charging us $1.00 to $1.75 or more for each 411 information call we make. Most of us do not carry a telephone directory in our vehicle, which makes this situation even more of a problem. When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial:

(800) FREE 411

or

(800) 373-3411

If you dial these numbers you will not incur any charge at all. Program this number into your cell phone now. This is the kind of information people don't mind receiving, so pass it on to your family and friends.

Cell phones aren't getting any cheaper but every now and then you CAN outwit the phone service provider at their own game. I know I did and I have never regretted it!

MOBILE TRICKSS

O-k, quick question: the heat is on -- it's a dire emergency and all you have with you is your cell phone! What are you gonna do? Make a phone call for help, right? Maybe that was a no-brainer, but you're cell phone CAN be used for a more than you ever imagined when you absolutely, positively need to some help and no one is around.

Check out the things that you can do with your cell phone:

1) The emergency number worldwide for a mobile phone is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly enough, you can even dial (112) if the keypad for your cell phone is locked. Try it out. I have, and I tell you -- it works!

2) Have you ever locked your keys in the car? I know I have. Does your car have a remote keyless entry? At least one of my cars does. The following may come in handy someday - and it's reason enough to own a cell phone: If you lock your keys in the car and your spare remote is at home or with your spouse, call that person on their cell phone from your cell phone. Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the person on the other end (the one with the spare remote) press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Believe it or not, your car will unlock. I'd have never believed it if I hadn't tried it myself. Saves someone from having to drive your keys to you, and distance is no object (but let me clarify -- if you're in Tokyo and for some reason the other remote is in Toronto, then unfortunately you ARE screwed). But if you are hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other "remote" for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk).

3) Now imagine your cell phone cell battery is very low. To activate your phone and tap into the phone's hidden battery power, press the keys * 3 3 7 0 #. Your cell phone miraculously will restart with this reserve power and the cell phone will register a 50% increase in battery charge. This reserve power will get charged when you charge your cell phone next time.

4) How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone? To check your mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on your phone: * # 0 6 # A 15 digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. If your cell phone ever gets stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. Nothing better than sweet revenge on the SOB who pilfered your cell phone. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use or sell it either. Come to think of it, if everybody did this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.

And last but certainly not least....

5) Cell phone companies are charging us $1.00 to $1.75 or more for each 411 information call we make. Most of us do not carry a telephone directory in our vehicle, which makes this situation even more of a problem. When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial:

(800) FREE 411

or

(800) 373-3411

If you dial these numbers you will not incur any charge at all. Program this number into your cell phone now. This is the kind of information people don't mind receiving, so pass it on to your family and friends.

Cell phones aren't getting any cheaper but every now and then you CAN outwit the phone service provider at their own game. I know I did and I have never regretted it!

MOBILE TRICKSS

O-k, quick question: the heat is on -- it's a dire emergency and all you have with you is your cell phone! What are you gonna do? Make a phone call for help, right? Maybe that was a no-brainer, but you're cell phone CAN be used for a more than you ever imagined when you absolutely, positively need to some help and no one is around.

Check out the things that you can do with your cell phone:

1) The emergency number worldwide for a mobile phone is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly enough, you can even dial (112) if the keypad for your cell phone is locked. Try it out. I have, and I tell you -- it works!

2) Have you ever locked your keys in the car? I know I have. Does your car have a remote keyless entry? At least one of my cars does. The following may come in handy someday - and it's reason enough to own a cell phone: If you lock your keys in the car and your spare remote is at home or with your spouse, call that person on their cell phone from your cell phone. Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the person on the other end (the one with the spare remote) press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Believe it or not, your car will unlock. I'd have never believed it if I hadn't tried it myself. Saves someone from having to drive your keys to you, and distance is no object (but let me clarify -- if you're in Tokyo and for some reason the other remote is in Toronto, then unfortunately you ARE screwed). But if you are hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other "remote" for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk).

3) Now imagine your cell phone cell battery is very low. To activate your phone and tap into the phone's hidden battery power, press the keys * 3 3 7 0 #. Your cell phone miraculously will restart with this reserve power and the cell phone will register a 50% increase in battery charge. This reserve power will get charged when you charge your cell phone next time.

4) How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone? To check your mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on your phone: * # 0 6 # A 15 digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. If your cell phone ever gets stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. Nothing better than sweet revenge on the SOB who pilfered your cell phone. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use or sell it either. Come to think of it, if everybody did this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.

And last but certainly not least....

5) Cell phone companies are charging us $1.00 to $1.75 or more for each 411 information call we make. Most of us do not carry a telephone directory in our vehicle, which makes this situation even more of a problem. When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial:

(800) FREE 411

or

(800) 373-3411

If you dial these numbers you will not incur any charge at all. Program this number into your cell phone now. This is the kind of information people don't mind receiving, so pass it on to your family and friends.

Cell phones aren't getting any cheaper but every now and then you CAN outwit the phone service provider at their own game. I know I did and I have never regretted it!

Mobile Phone Secrets & Tricks

These Nokia codes will work on most Nokia Mobile Phones

(1)     *3370# Activate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) - Your phone uses the best sound quality but           talk time is reduced my approx. 5%

(2)     #3370# Deactivate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) OR *3370# ( Favourite )

(3)     *#4720# Activate Half Rate Codec - Your phone uses a lower quality sound but you should gain           approx 30% more Talk Time.

(4)     *#4720# Deactivate Half Rate Codec.

(5)     *#0000# Displays your phones software version, 1st Line : Software Version, 2nd Line : Software           Release Date, 3rd Line : Compression Type. ( Favourite )

(6)     *#9999# Phones software version if *#0000# does not work.

(7)     *#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number). ( Favourite )

(8)     #pw+1234567890+1# Provider Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w"
          and "+" symbols).

(9)     #pw+1234567890+2# Network Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w"
          and "+" symbols).

(10)   #pw+1234567890+3# Country Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w"
          and "+" symbols).

(11)   #pw+1234567890+4# SIM Card Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w"              Go to Top        
          and "+" symbols).

(12)   *#147# (vodafone) this lets you know who called you last.

(13)   *#1471# Last call (Only vodofone).

(14)   *#21# Allows you to check the number that "All Calls" are diverted to

(15)   *#2640# Displays security code in use.

(16)   *#30# Lets you see the private number.

(17)   *#43# Allows you to check the "Call Waiting" status of your phone.

(18)   *#61# Allows you to check the number that "On No Reply" calls are diverted to.

(19)   *#62# Allows you to check the number that "Divert If Unreachable (no service)" calls
          are diverted to.

(20)   *#67# Allows you to check the number that "On Busy Calls" are diverted to.

(21)   *#67705646# Removes operator logo on 3310 & 3330.

(22)   *#73# Reset phone timers and game scores.

(23)   *#746025625# Displays the SIM Clock status, if your phone supports this power saving feature           "SIM Clock Stop Allowed", it means you will get the best standby time possible.

(24)   *#7760# Manufactures code.

(25)   *#7780# Restore factory settings.

(26)   *#8110# Software version for the nokia 8110.                                                                         Go to Top

(27)   *#92702689# Displays - 1.Serial Number, 2.Date Made, 3.Purchase Date, 4.Date of last repair           (0000 for no repairs), 5.Transfer User Data. To exit this mode you need to switch your phone off           then on again. ( Favourite )

(28)   *#94870345123456789# Deactivate the PWM-Mem.

(29)   **21*number# Turn on "All Calls" diverting to the phone number entered.

(30)   **61*number# Turn on "No Reply" diverting to the phone number entered.

(31)   **67*number# Turn on "On Busy" diverting to the phone number entered.

(32)   12345 This is the default security code.

          press and hold # Lets you switch between lines
 

NOKIA 5110/5120/5130/5190                                                                                                    Go to Top
 

IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
Software version: * # 0 0 0 0 #
Simlock info: * # 9 2 7 0 2 6 8 9 #
Enhanced Full Rate: * 3 3 7 0 # [ # 3 3 7 0 # off]
Half Rate: * 4 7 2 0 #
Provider lock status: #pw+1234567890+1
Network lock status #pw+1234567890+2
Provider lock status: #pw+1234567890+3
SimCard lock status: #pw+1234567890+4
 

NOKIA 6110/6120/6130/6150/6190
 

IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
Software version: * # 0 0 0 0 #
Simlock info: * # 9 2 7 0 2 6 8 9 #
Enhanced Full Rate: * 3 3 7 0 # [ # 3 3 7 0 # off]
Half Rate: * 4 7 2 0 #
 

NOKIA 3110                                                                                                                            Go to Top
 

IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
Software version: * # 0 0 0 0 # or * # 9 9 9 9 # or * # 3 1 1 0 #
Simlock info: * # 9 2 7 0 2 6 8 9 #
 

NOKIA 3330
 

*#06#
This will show your warranty details *#92702689#
*3370#
Basically increases the quality of calling sound, but decreases battery length.
#3370#
Deactivates the above
*#0000#
Shows your software version
*#746025625#This shows if your phone will allow sim clock stoppage
*4370#
Half Rate Codec activation. It will automatically restart
#4370#
Half Rate Codec deactivation. It will automatically restart
Restore Factory Settings
To do this simply use this code *#7780#
Manufacturer Info
Date of Manufacturing *#3283#
*3001#12345# (TDMA phones only)                                                                                              
 

This will put your phone into programming mode, and you'll be presented with the programming menu.
2) Select "NAM1"
3) Select "PSID/RSID"
4) Select "P/RSID 1"
Note: Any of the P/RSIDs will work
5) Select "System Type" and set it to Private
6) Select "PSID/RSID" and set it to 1
7) Select "Connected System ID"
Note: Enter your System ID for Cantel, which is 16401 or 16423. If you don't know yours,
ask your local dealer for it.
8) Select "Alpha Tag"
9) Enter a new tag, then press OK
10) Select "Operator Code (SOC)" and set it to 2050
11) Select "Country Code" and set it to 302 for Canada, and 310 for the US.
12) Power down the phone and power it back on again
ISDN Code
To check the ISDN number on your Nokia use this code *#92772689#
 

.:: Ericsson ::.                                                                                                   Go to Top
 

Ericson T65
 

*#05# Fake Insert puk screen Press no to exit
 

Ericsson T20
 


Ericsson T20

MENU tecnichal Info
[type] >*<<*<*

Displays :
1] Info service
1] Info SW
2] Info hardware
3] SIMlock
4]setup


2] Service setup
1] Contrast

3]Service Test
1] Display
2]Leds
3]Keyboard
4] ringer
5] Vibration
6]Headset
7] Microphone
8]Clock
4] Names List

MENU info
[Type] >*<<**<
Network and Subnetwork : NCK and NSCK
 

Ericsson T28                                                                                                                                   Go to Top
 

>*<<*<* menu Tecnichal info
SW vers. and name list
>*<<**< menu Personal Info
Network and Subnetwork : NCK and NSCK
< and > are the right and left menu's keys
 

Ericsson T18s/T10/A1018s
 

>*<<*<* software
CXC125065 Internal product code
PRG
970715 1515 Software version and SW rev.
<* CLR <><**
>*<<*<*> Displays texts and messages in the phone
It will be displayed " TEXT " then push YES
< and > are the right and left menu's keys
!!!><**
Control /Enable SIM Lock!!!
 

Ericsson R310                                                                                                                                 Go to Top
 

Technical Info : >*<<*<*
Options :
1) service Info
info Software
Simlock
Configuration

2) Service Test
Display
Led/Illumination
Keyboard
ringer
Vibration
Headset
Microphone
Clock

3)Text's name List
Info personal : >*<<**<

SIM Locking ( 8 digits' code ) ( it could harm your phone )
1) Network
2) Subnetwork
3) SP
4) Corporate
 

.:: Siemens ::.
  

Samsung Galaxy S II: hidden shortcuts

Samsung's TouchWiz user experience is in its fourth major iteration and, as with most computer software, it now has a few nifty tricks and tweaks buried beneath the surface.

We came across a post on the XDA Developer's Forum, where users were sharing these hidden gems with one another, so a big thanks to the forum members there for the tips below. It's also worth noting that many of these tricks were introduced when Samsung updated the original Galaxy S to Froyo, so many of these will work on that older model.

Pinch to zoom in the app drawer: you probably know that you can use a pinching gesture to show all of your home screen windows on a single screen, but did you know that you can do the same thing in the app drawer? Pinch your fingers together on any page of apps, and then scroll up and down to see all of your app pages and to quickly jump from one to another.

Swipe across contact names to call or message: rather than selecting one of your contacts in the address book and then choosing whether to call them or message them, you can swipe across their name to perform either task. Swipe right to call and swipe left to begin composing a text message.

Screenshot: as technology reviewers, the ability to easily take a screenshot with an Android phone is amongst our favourite of these tips. Like the iPhone, you press the Power and Home buttons at the same time, and your GS2 will save the screenshot into a dedicated folder in the gallery. It is a bit tricky to do, and you do need to hold both buttons in for a second for it to work.

Scroll across the notifications panel to adjust screen brightness: this shortcut is a really great idea. Press and hold anywhere on the notifications panel (where the clock and your network settings are visible), then slide your finger to the left or right to adjust your screen's brightness. This is great for when you need to quickly pump up the brightness when you're outdoors, or dim the screen if you're in bed in the evening.

Change your web browser's user agent: every web browser, whether it's on a phone or on a desktop computer, identifies itself to a website before it loads the page's contents. This user agent (UA) determines how the page will look when loaded. Recently, a lot of websites have made custom-designed sites for iPhones, but these don't always display correctly on Android phones.

In the address bar of the browser, type: about:useragent and press Enter. A menu will appear with several preset UA options and a dialog box to enter the UA of a different browser, if you know it.

Android zombie: this is the only Android Easter egg we're aware of, and it can be accessed on any phone running Gingerbread. Press Menu, then go to Settings > About Phone and scroll down to Android Version. Now repeatedly tap on the version number quickly until you see a funky zombie painting by Jack Larson.

These are the tips and tricks we know about so far; if you know of more, for either Galaxy S model, let us know in the comments.

101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

You may have the hottest hardware under the sun, but it's nothing if your system isn't running smoothly. After all, it's the little things that make life bearable, and given the undeniable nature of software to be annoying, you'll want to set it up exactly how you like.

To that end, we've taken a dive into the highly chlorinated pool of most commonly used software, and come out itching with some handy hints to make life a little easier. So come, wade with us, the water's fine...

Note that a number of these tips require administrator access to your machine, and you may not (and most likely should not) be able to do them at work!

Windows XP SP3

Note for the sake of this article, the Classic View is used for Control Panel.

001. Turn off personalized menus

Microsoft's Personalized Menus was an interesting idea — hide the commands you don't use often to create a more streamlined interface. Unfortunately all it did was annoy users as they couldn't find the menu entry they wanted. To turn them off if you're using the Classic Start menu:

1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Properties
2. Click Customize
3. Scroll to the bottom of the Advanced Start menu options box and untick Use Personalized Menus and click OK

You can also get rid of the evil things in Office 2003:

1. Right-click on a toolbar and choose Customize
2. Click the Options tab
3. Check Always show full menus
4. Click the Close button

002. Stop Security Center from whinging

Security Center, which was introduced with Service Pack 2 and is still very much present in Service Pack 3, likes to tell you all the time that your system is insecure, especially if you've got Automatic Updates turned off, or a firewall or antivirus running that it doesn't recognise. To silence its complaints:

1. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Security Center
2. On the left-hand side of the application click the link that says Change the way Security Center alerts me
3. Uncheck the item(s) causing you grief — either Firewall, Automatic Updates, Virus Protection — then click OK

No, we're not as insecure as you think we are.
(Credit: CNET.com.au)

003. Customise your Start menu

There's a number of options you can choose to make the Start menu a bit friendlier. For example, for faster access to Control Panel applications and your network details, you can expand their entries in the Start menu.

1. Right-click on an empty space on the task bar, and then click on Properties
2. Click on the Start Menu tab. Click the active Customize button
   • If you're using the Classic Start Menu, select Expand Control Panel and Expand Network Connections
   • If you're using the standard Start Menu, in the Control Panel section selectDisplay as a menu. Network Connections sadly doesn't obey the same behaviour here, but you can do the next best thing and set it to link to the right place — under the Network Connections section, select Link to Network Connections folder
3. Click OK, then OK again to effect the changes

There's plenty of other options here, so feel free to prod around.

An expanded Control Panel and Network Connections option should speed up your navigation.
(Credit: CNET.com.au)

004. Install TweakUI, enable tab completion

No Windows XP user should be without TweakUI. Amongst its bundle of tweaks, it can set the autocomplete function properly for Command Prompt — meaning that you only have to type the first letter of the file or directory you want, then hit TAB and Command Prompt will fill in the rest. If it brings up the wrong answer, simply hit TAB again to cycle to the next, or press SHIFT + TAB to go backwards if you've gone too far.

1. Download TweakUI and install it
2. Run the program, then go to the Command Prompt section and set Filename completion and Directory completion to TAB, then click OK

Tab completion makes Command Prompt work bearable.
(Credit: CNET.com.au)

005. Use proper search

By default, Windows XP hides a bunch of files from the search engine. It also uses a plasticine-looking dog called the "Search Companion" that you'll want to get rid of post haste.

1. Open Windows Explorer, and hit F3 to open the search panel
2. Click the Change preferences link, and then the Without an animated screen characterlink
3. Click Change preferences again, then click Change files and folders search behaviorlink and select the Advanced option, then click OK
4. Expand the newly seen More advanced options section by clicking on it, and make sure Search system folders, Search hidden files and folders and Search subfolders is selected to get the best possible search results

How the search engine should be.
(Credit: CNET.com.au)

006. No to all

When moving files, Windows XP will give four options: Yes, Yes to All, No and Cancel. Sometimes though, you want a No to All — to enable this, just hold down SHIFT while clicking No.