SMS Dictionary

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.

Nokia also announced that they have teamed up with the Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) to offer a Nokia N95 8GB preloaded with full-length feature film in Europe and selected countries in Middle East and Africa region. More after the jump.

Sony Ericsson finally announced their new S500 mobile phone that offers ever-changing themes and illuminations that change as day turns to night. It is 14mm thick slider that comes with a 262k color TFT 2-inch display screen, 2-megapixel camera, memory card slot and a GSM/GPRS/EDGE connection for your internet surfing. It is available in 2 colors, the Mysterious Green and Spring Yellow. Sony Ericsson S500 will be available in North America from Q3 2007. More pictures after the jump.

Nokia has released their new 3G mobile phone today, the 6555. Nokia 6555 is the first WCDMA phone with a smooth-back fold design. It has a QVGA 16 million color internal display on a large 240×320 screen, 30MB internal memory, microSD slot, Bluetooth and the self-portrait and video sharing camera. The Nokia 6555 will be available next month with an estimated retail price of Euro 200 excluding tax and subsidies. More pictures after the jump.