SMS Dictionary

these codes will work on most Nokia Mobile Phones to activate/deactivate advanced hidden functions that you can’t change through the phone menu

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Nokia Secret Codes
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On the main screen type in:

*#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity).

*#7780# reset to factory settings.

*#67705646# This will clear the LCD display(operator logo).

*#0000# To view software version.

*#2820# Bluetooth device address.

*#746025625# Sim clock allowed status.

#pw+1234567890+1# Shows if sim have restrictions.

*#92702689# – takes you to a secret menu where you may find some of the information below:
1. Displays Serial Number.
2. Displays the Month and Year of Manufacture
3. Displays (if there) the date where the phone was purchased (MMYY)
4. Displays the date of the last repair – if found (0000)
5. Shows life timer of phone (time passes since last start)

*#3370# – Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) activation. Increase signal strength, better signal reception. It also help if u want to use GPRS and the service is not responding or too slow. Phone battery will drain faster though.

*#3370* – (EFR) deactivation. Phone will automatically restart. Increase battery life by 30% because phone receives less signal from network.

*#4720# – Half Rate Codec activation.

*#4720* – Half Rate Codec deactivation. The phone will automatically restart

If you forgot wallet code for Nokia S60 phone, use this code reset: *#7370925538#

Note, your data in the wallet will be erased. Phone will ask you the lock code. Default lock code is: 12345

Press *#3925538# to delete the contents and code of wallet.

Unlock service provider: Insert sim, turn phone on and press vol up(arrow keys) for 3 seconds, should say pin code. Press C,then press * message should flash, press * again and 04*pin*pin*pin# \
*#7328748263373738# resets security code.

Default security code is 12345

Change closed caller group (settings >security settings>user groups) to 00000 and ure phone will sound the message tone when you are near a radar speed trap. Setting it to 500 will cause your phone 2 set off security alarms at shop exits, gr8 for practical jokes! (works with some of the Nokia phones.) Press and hold “0″ on the main screen to open wap browser.

Code Function
*3370# Activate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) – Your phone uses the best sound quality but talk time is reduced my approx. 5%
#3370# Deactivate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR)
*#4720# Activate Half Rate Codec – Your phone uses a lower quality sound but you should gain approx 30% more Talk Time
*#4720# Deactivate Half Rate Codec

#pw+1234567890+1# Provider Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w” and “+” symbols)
#pw+1234567890+2# Network Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w” and “+” symbols)
#pw+1234567890+3# Country Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w” and “+” symbols)
#pw+1234567890+4# SIM Card Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w” and “+” symbols)
12345 This is the default security code

*#21# Allows you to check the number that “All Calls” are diverted to
*#30# Lets you see the private number
*#43# Allows you to check the “Call Waiting” status of your phone.
*#61# Allows you to check the number that “On No Reply” calls are diverted to
*#62# Allows you to check the number that “Divert If Unreachable (no service)” calls are diverted to
*#67# Allows you to check the number that “On Busy Calls” are diverted to

*#0000# Displays your phones software version, 1st Line : Software Version, 2nd Line : Software Release Date, 3rd Line : Compression Type
*#9999# Phones software version if *#0000# does not work
*#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number)

*#67705646# Removes operator logo on 3310 & 3330
*#73# Reset phone timers and game scores
*#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
*#94870345123456789# Deactivate the PWM-Mem
press and hold # Lets you switch between lines

*#7760# Manufacturers code
*#7780# Restore factory settings
*#8110# Software version for the nokia 8110
*#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

**21*number# Turn on “All Calls” diverting to the phone number entered
**61*number# Turn on “No Reply” diverting to the phone number entered
**67*number# Turn on “On Busy” diverting to the phone number entered

Nokia Secret Codes
The complete guide

Here’s a list of known codes on Nokia mobile phones. This list does not include codes that make request to the network. To use these codes, just dial them like normal numbers.

Code Description
*#06# Display the IMEI (GSM standard)

*#0000# Display the firmware version and date (with variant info on S40 second edition or newer)

*#9990# Says “Bluetooth Test Mode” on Symbian models; accepts without any messages and Bluetooth behaves abnormally on non-Symbian ones (models with build-in Bluetooth radio, activate first to use)

*#bta0# Display the Bluetooth MAC address (models with build-in Bluetooth radio, activate first to show address)

*#mac0wlan# Display the WLAN MAC address (models with build-in Wi-fi radio)

*#opr0logo# Clear the operator logo (3310 and 3330 only)

*#pca0# Activate the GPRS PCCCH support (early GPRS models)

*#pcd0# Deactivate the GPRS PCCCH support (early GPRS models)

*#res0wallet# Reset the mobile wallet (models with mobile wallet)

*#res0# Soft-format the memory (Symbian models only)

*#rst0# Reset to factory defaults, confirmation required (DCT4 or newer)

*#sim0clock# Display the SIM clock status (DCT3 only)

*#ssn0# Display the manufacturing serial number (mid-range and premium DCT3, basically all DCT4 and BB5 non-Symbian models)

*#war0anty# Display the manufacturing and repair info (no exit on DCT3) or total talk time on

Symbian models

*efr0# Enable EFR encoding (pre-2003 models)

#efr0# Disable EFR encoding (pre-2003 models)

*hra0# Enable HR encoding (pre-2003 models)

#hra0# Disable HR encoding (pre-2003 models)

#pw+1234567890+n# Display the SIM lock status: (pre-2003 models)

n = 1: provider lock
n = 2: network lock
n = 3: country lock
n = 4: SIM lock
n# n = 1..999: recall the number stored in the SIM location n (DCT3, DCT4, BB5 models)

These codes will work on most Nokia Mobile Phones to activate/deactivate advanced hidden functions that you can’t change through the phone menu

One useful function that all Nokia’s I’ve owned have is “Cell Info Display” which can usually be found in the phones “Display settings” (eg: in a Nokia 1600) or “Phone Settings” (eg: in a Nokia 3315)

If your network supports it, when “Cell Info Display” is enabled, it will display the name of the base station your mobile is currently connected to on the screen. eg: when i’m walking around the city it says “Sydney CBD” and when i’m at home it displays the name of my suburb.

Note:

To display “p” press “*” three times within one second, To display “w” press “*” four times within one second, To display “+” press twice “*” within less than a second

Code Function

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

*#4720# / *#4720# Activate / Deactivate Half Rate Codec – Your phone uses a lower quality sound but you should gain approx 30% more Talk Time

*#7220# / *#7230# Enable / Disable PCCCPH support (faster GPRS)

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

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

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

#pw+1234567890+4# SIM Card Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w” and “+” symbols)

12345 This is the default security code

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

*#9999# Phones software version if *#0000# does not work

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

*#67705646# Removes operator logo on 3310 & 3330

*#73# Reset phone timers and game scores

*#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
press and hold # Lets you switch between lines

*#7760# Manufacturers code

*#7780# Restore factory settings

*#8110# Software version for the nokia 8110

*#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..

1dRfl – wonderful
2 – to/too/two
2dA – today
2moro – tomorrow
2nite – tonite
3dom – freedom
4 – for
4get – forget
4N – foreign
ADN – any day now
AFAIK – as far as I know
AFAIR – as far as I recall
ASAP – as soon as possible
ATM – at the moment
B – be
B4 – before
B4N – bye for now
BB – bye-bye
Bf -boyfriend
BG – big grin
BION – believe it or not
BK – big kiss
BTDT – been there, done that
BTW – by the way
By – busy
C – see/sea
CB – call back
CUL – see you later
CWYL – chat with you later
DUZ – does
DUZNT – doesn’t
F2F – free to talk?
G2G – got to go
Gf – girlfried
Gr8 – great
Grr – angry
H2 – how to
HUH – have you heard?
IC – I see
ICCL – I couldn’t care less
IK – I know
ILU (or ILY) – I love you
in4ml – informal
KISS – keep it simple, stupid
KUTGW – keep up the good work
@ “At”
MSG “Message”
W “With”
ATB “All the best”
NE “Any”
W/O “Without”
B “Be, Bee”
NETHNG “Anything”
WKND “Weekend”
BCNU “I’ll be seeing you”
NE1 “Anyone”
XLNT “Excellent”
BWD “Backward”
NO1 “No-one”
XOXOX “Hugs and kisses”
B4 “Before”
OIC “Oh, I see”
YR “Your”
C “See, Sea”
PCM “Please call me”
1 “One, Won”
CU “See you”
PLS “Please”
2 “Too, To, Two”
DOIN “Doing”
PPL “People”
—*—

Original smiley
Classic smiley
Wink
) Very happy
|-) Hee-hee
Laugh loud
Amazement
:^D” Great! I like it!
:-* Kiss
<3 I love you
:-s Confusion
{} No comment
:-C Totally unbelievable
%-) Confused
*:* Fuzzy face
:-@ Screaming
:-7 Wry remark
:-p Sticking out tongue
Frown
:> Develish grin
(:-|K- Dressed to kill
| Angry
::=)) Seeing double
:-> Hey
|:-0 No explanation
#:-) Hair in a mess
>;-(‘ I am spitting mad
#-) Partied all night
Hmmm
:-& Tongue-tied
&:-) Sender has curly hair

L8 – late
L8r – later
LMK – let me know
M8 – mate
MOF – matter of fact
MT – empty
MTE – my thoughts exactly
NAGI – not a good idea
Ne – any
Ne1 – anyone
No1 – no one
nrg – energy
OIC – Oh I see
OK – okay
ONNA – oh no, not again!
OTT- over the top
PCM – please call me
Pls – please
Ppl – people
PTL – praise the Lord
R – are
Re – regarding
RUOK – are you okay?
Spk – speak
Sry – sorry
SWAK – sealed with a kiss
THX – thanks
TTYL – talk to you later
TXT – text
U – you
U@ – you at? (where are you?)
UOK – you okay?
UR – your/you’re
Usu – usually
W8 – wait
W84M – wait for me
W/ – with
Wan2 – want to
wn – when
WMF – works for me
XLNT – excellent
Y – why
YM – you mean
YR – yeah, right
GONNA “Going to”
SUM1 “Someone”
3SUM “Threesome”
GR8 “Great”
STRA “Stray”
4 “For, Four”
H8 “Hate”
THNQ “Thank you”
“I’m happy”
L8 “Late”
THX “Thanks”
“I’m surprised”
L8R “Later”
U “You”
“Sad face”
LUV “Love”
UR “You are ”
d:) “Baseball cap ”
MOB “Mobile”
WAN2 “Want to?”
;-/ “Confused”
2DAY “Today”
F2T “Free to talk”
RUOK “Are you okay?”
2MORO “Tomorrow”
FWD “Forward”
RGDS “Regards”

—*—

(:-… Heart-broken
%-) I’m tipsy but happy
#:-o Oh no!
:-# My lips are sealed
Sender wears glasses
:+( I’m hurt by that
:*)? Are you drunk?
<:-0 Eeek!
:-e I’m disappointed
(-: Sender is left-handed
<:-) Dumb question
~o~ Bird
:@ Ouch!
*) Sick comment
(:-) Bald
:// Frustrated
:3-< Dog
d:-) Hats off to your great idea
:-$ Put your money where your mouth is
:-{) Sender has moustache
|-| Going to sleep
:@) Pig
\o/ Praise the Lord
*<:o) Clown
:-{)} Sender has moustache & beard
:=8) Baboon
8^ Chicken
~#:-( Bad hair day
:’-( I am crying
:*) I’ tipsy
Oh
O:-) Innocent

By pressing x + # (where x is any number) will show the telephone number stored in that particular location.

For example, pressing 125 in idle mode and then pressing “#” later, will show the 125th number stored when the number are entered in your phone-book.

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

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

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

*#4720#
Deactivate Half Rate Codec.

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

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

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

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

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

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

#pw+1234567890+ 4#
SIM Card Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w”and “+” symbols).

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

*#1471#
Last call (Only vodofone).

*#21#
Allows you to check the number that “All Calls” are diverted to

*#2640#
Displays security code in use.

*#30#
Lets you see the private number.

*#43#
Allows you to check the “Call Waiting” status of your phone.

*#61#
Allows you to check the number that “On No Reply” calls are diverted to.

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

*#67#
Allows you to check the number that “On Busy Calls” are diverted to.

*#67705646#
Removes operator logo on 3310 & 3330
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*#73#
Reset phone timers and game scores.

*#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.

*#7760#
Manufactures code.

*#7780#
Restore factory settings.

*#8110#
Software version for the nokia 8110.

*#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 )

*#94870345123456789 #
Deactivate the PWM-Mem.

**21*number#
Turn on “All Calls” diverting to the phone number entered.

**61*number#
Turn on “No Reply” diverting to the phone number entered.

**67*number#
Turn on “On Busy” diverting to the phone number entered.

1st& 2nd digit Indicates Industrial Code i.e.89

3rd & 4th digit Indicates Country Code i.e.91 For India

5th & 6th digit Indicates MNC (Mobile Network Code) i.e.59 For Rajasthan

7th digit Indicates Last digit of year manufacture i.e.2004

8th & 9th digit indicates Month of Manufacture i.e.09

10th digit indicates for future use purpose

11th digit indicates Zonal code i.e. 1 (East, West, North, and South)

12th digit indicates MSC code

13th digit indicates Prepaid=1 and postpaid =2

14-19th digits indicates Running Number

GSM Codes

The following codes are the standard GSM codes for various network services. Most Nokia phones have easier ways to activate them through the menus. Check the guides for your model.

Call Diverting

All
To Activate: * * 21 * NUMBER # [SEND]
To Cancel: # # 21 # [SEND]
To Check: * # 21 # [SEND]
No Answer
To Activate: * * 61 * NUMBER # [SEND]
To Cancel: # # 61 # [SEND]
To Check: * # 61 # [SEND]
Unreachable
To Activate: * * 62 * NUMBER # [SEND]
To Cancel: # # 62 # [SEND]
To Check: * # 62 # [SEND]
Busy
To Activate: * * 67 * NUMBER # [SEND]
To Cancel: # # 67 # [SEND]
To Check: * # 67 # [SEND]
To Cancel All Call Forwarding # # 002 # [SEND]

Diverting Data Calls

All
To Activate: * * 21 * NUMBER * 25 # [SEND]
To Cancel: # # 21 # * 25 [SEND]
To Check Status: * # 21 # * 25 # [SEND]
No Answer
To Activate: * * 61 * NUMBER * 25 # [SEND]
To Cancel: # # 61 * 25 # [SEND]
To Check Status: * # 61 # * 25 # [SEND]
Unreachable
To Activate: * * 62 * NUMBER * 25 # [SEND]
To Cancel: # # 62 # * 25 # [SEND]
To Check Status: * # 62 # * 25 # [SEND]
Busy
To Activate: * * 67 * NUMBER * 25 # [SEND]
To Cancel: # # 67 # * 25 # [SEND]
To Check Status: * # 67 # * 24 # [SEND]

Diverting Fax Calls

All
To Activate: * * 21 * NUMBER * 13 #[SEND]
To Cancel: # # 21 # * 13 # [SEND]
To Check Status: * # 21 # * 13 # [SEND]
No Answer
To Activate: * * 61 * NUMBER * 13 # [SEND]
To Cancel: # # 61 * 13 # [SEND]
To Check Status: * # 61 # * 13 # [SEND]
Unreachable
To Activate: * * 62 * NUMBER * 13 # [SEND]
To Cancel: # # 62 # * 13 # [SEND]
To Check Status: * # 62 # * 13 # [SEND]
Busy
To Activate: * * 67 * NUMBER * 13 # [SEND]
To Cancel: # # 67 # * 13 # [SEND]
To Check Status: * # 67 # * 13 #[SEND]

Call Barring

Before you can activate these barring services you will need a barring code from your service provider. Call Barring can not be activated if Call Forwarding diverts are already in use.

All Calls
To Activate: * 330 * BARRING CODE # [SEND]
To Cancel: # 330 * BARRING CODE # [SEND]
To Check: * # 330 # [SEND]
All Outgoing Calls
To Activate: * 333 * BARRING CODE # [SEND]
To Cancel: # 333 * BARRING CODE # [SEND]
To Check: * # 333 # [SEND]
All Incoming Calls
To Activate: * 353 * BARRING CODE # [SEND]
To Cancel: # 353 * BARRING CODE # [SEND]
To Check: * # 353 # [SEND]
All Outgoing Calls
To Activate: * 33 * BARRING CODE# [SEND]
To Cancel: # 33 * BARRING CODE # [SEND]
To Check: * # 33 # [SEND]
All Outgoing International Calls
To Activate: * 331 * BARRING CODE# [SEND]
To Cancel: # 331 * BARRING CODE # [SEND]
To Check: * # 331 # [SEND]
All Outgoing International Calls Except To Home Country
To Activate: * 332 * BARRING CODE# [SEND]
To Cancel: # 332 * BARRING CODE # [SEND]
To Check: * # 332 # [SEND]
All Incoming Calls
To Activate: * 35 * BARRING CODE # [SEND]
To Cancel: # 35 * BARRING CODE # [SEND]
To Check: * # 35 # [SEND]
All Incoming Calls When Outside Home Country
To Activate: * 351 * BARRING CODE # [SEND]
To Cancel: # 351 * BARRING CODE # [SEND]
To Check: * # 351 # [SEND]
Canceling All Call Barring # 330 * BARRING CODE # [SEND]

Call Waiting

To Activate: * 43 # [SEND]
To Deactivate: # 43 # [SEND]
To Check: * # 43 # [SEND]

Calling Line Identity

Outgoing
To Activate: * 31 # [SEND]
To Deactivate: # 31 # [SEND]
To Check: * # 31 # [SEND]
Incoming
To Activate: * 30 # [SEND]
To Deactivate: # 30 # [SEND]

1 Imagine ur cell battery is very low, u r expecting an important call and u don’t have a charger. Nokia instrument comes with a reserve battery. To activate, key is
“*3370#”

Ur cell will restart with this reserve and ur instrument will show a 50% incerase in battery. This reserve will get charged when u charge ur cell next time. sound quality but talk time is reduced by approx. 5% .
#3370# Deactivate Enhanced Full Rate Codec( EFR)

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

2 *#0000# Displays your phones software version,

1st Line : Software Version,
2nd Line : Software Release Date,
3rd Line : Compression Type

3 *#9999# Phones software v ersion if *#0000# does not work

4 *#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number)

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

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

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

8 #pw+1234567890+4# SIM Card Lock Status.(use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w” and “+” symbols)

9 *#147# (vodafone) this lets you know who called you last *#1471#  Last call (Only vodofone)

10 *#21# Allows you to check the number that “All Calls” are diverted  To

11 *#2640# Displays security code in use

12 *#30# Lets you see the private number

13 *#43# Allows you to check the “Call Waiting” status of your phone.

14 *#61# Allows you to check the number that “On No Reply” calls are diverted to

15 *#62# Allows you to check the number that “Divert If Unrea chable(no service)” calls are diverted to

16 *#67# Allows you to check the number that “On Busy Calls” are diverted to

17 *#67705646#R emoves operator logo on 3310 & 3330

18 *#73# Reset phone timers and game scores

19 *#746025625# Displays the SIM Clock status, if your phone supports this power saving feature “SIM Clock Stop Allowed”, it means you will get he best standby time possible

20 *#7760# Manufactures code

21 *#7780# Restorefa ctory settings

22 *#8110# Software version for the nokia 8110

23 *#92702689# (to rember *#WAR0ANTY#) 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

24 *#94870345123456789# Deactivate the PWM-Mem

25 **21*number# Turn on “All Calls” diverting to the phone number entered

26 **61*number# Turn on “No Reply” diverting to the phone number  entered

27 **67*number# Turn on “On Busy” diverting to the phone number entered

28 12345 This is the default security code press and hold # Lets you switch between lines  RR RE ForwardSourceID:NT00001C26

Nokia Universal Codes
Code Description :

These Nokia codes will work on most Nokia Mobile Phones

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

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

(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.

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

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

(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.

(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

Many of us often receive emails and SMSes outlining cellphone dos and don’ts. Have you ever tried to find out if any of these tips hold water in terms of scientific evidence and reasoning?
Here we explore the truth behind several common mobile phone myths that are doing the rounds of the Internet:

~ Myth : Mobile phone use at a petrol pump can cause an explosion.
~ Fact : None of the incidents you read about in forwarded emails have ever been verified as the truth. Moreover, the belief that a mobile phone can ignite petrol is simply unfounded — the elctromagnetic field created by it and the current passed on by its batteries are both far too weak to cause gas to ignite. So why the warning at both gas stations and in cellphone manuals to cease and desist from using your phone while you tank up? Simply because it’s better to be safe than sorry — at the end of the day, the cellphone possesses flammable properties.

~ Myth : Charging your cellphone every day will reduce the life of the battery.
~ Fact : While this is true of older cellphone models, which use batteries like NiCd and NiMH, cellphones which use newer batteries like Li-Ion and Li-Ion Polymer can be charged every day without undermining performance or battery life.

~ Myth : You get a free phone on a contract/ combined offer when you subscribe to a particular telecom operator’s services for a year or two.
~ Fact : No free lunches. Read carefully before you sign — a cancellation of the network provider’s services before the contract expires may lead to a hefty penalty fee.

~ Myth : Since I don’t get network coverage from my service provider within my own home, the service provider is no good.
~ Fact : Mobile phones use radio technology. Just like your car radio, your mobile phone may have poor reception in some places. You should also check up on whether it’s your handset that is causing the problem.

~ Myth : Mobile phones fry your brain.
~ Fact : While it is true that mobiles phones can produce a little heat, your head is more likely to warm up from walking in the sun.

~ Myth : Cellphone use can affect male fertility.
~ Fact : Calling all men who carry their mobiles in their pockets or in a holster on their belts: the good news is that you are still as capable as an Arabian stud! As of the present there is no hard evidence that cellphone use can affect male fertility.

~ Myth : Mobile phone use can cause tumours on the side of the head and lead to cancer, particularly in children.
~ Fact : There isn’t sufficient proof of this as yet, because mobile phones haven’t been around for too long. However, a precautionary approach is recommended (reduced usage, availing of speakerphone or hands-free options, using the Bluetooth facility, opting for a low SAR phone) � especially for children. The most lethal risk of mobiles is using them while driving

~ Myth : When your cellphone battery gets completely drained and your phone switches off, you can punch in a code to dig into reserve battery power. Your phone will then restart and your battery power will be increased by 50 percent.
~ Fact: This is 100 percent false — after a cellphone goes off from lack of battery power, there is simply no battery power left in reserve for it to start operating again. No code in the world can restore such a cellphone’s activity — you have to recharge the battery. If you have a hard time believing that, read your cellphone manual — if it possessed any such feature, the manufacturers would undoubtedly mention it, especially to help customers cope with an emergency situation.

ROK Entertainment Group through BSNL has deployed India’s first Mobile TV service called “Tiny TV”. 6 channels in offering are-

English Music Channel (EMN)
Hindi music channel (Geet)
An entertainment channel (Bindaas)
A Bollywood channel (Zoom)

A live Hindi news channel

A Regional Offering for each Zone from ETV networks

“Tiny TV” subscriberss will get access at up to 14 frames per second over 2.5G via GPRS and up to 24 frames per second over 3G and Wi-Fi at monthly fee of Rs 150.
Source: Cellular News

I got a brand new Sony Ericsson k810i (The Cybershot Phone) about 2 weeks back and have been enjoying using it.

Well, let me give you a brief history of my love for Sony Ericsson phone – it all started 5-6years back with the T610 that my dad got me. Till then I was snubbed in the world of Nokia with the Nokia 6150(was a pioneer with IR support at that time and a legendary long antennae) and later Nokia 8310(a sleek and small phone – good battery support). But once I was introduced to the facinating world of Sony Ericsson – I never looked back(very truly).

My first SE phone T610 was an awesome handset for that time with cool features like bluetooth and a decent camera. Also, the ability to have your customized themes made it look afresh every few days. Later I got a k700i which I used (very rashly) for more than 2-3years and till the last day I had it in my hand – it performed like a star. The only problem used to be with the joystick acting funny during the monsoon’s. Well, I don’t want to bore you with the past – let’s have a peek into my new Cybershot phone.

The Sony Ericsson K810i is called a Cybershot phone due to the powerful 3.2 Mega Pixel camera that it hosts. The camera is truly awesome and I love each snap that it takes. It has an in-build Image Stabilizer that results in truly flawless images. I have a Sony 8.2 Mega Pixel Camera for personal use but the images produced with my phone are pretty good to print too.

My handset came with a whooping 2GB M2 memory card – but I have already consumed almost 75% of it. I have put in many movies and transferred my song collections. Also, I have huge collection of mobile games – something to the tune of 200+ (not kidding).

Well, I’ll keep you posted on the cool features of this wonderful gadget in the coming days.