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.::MOTOROLA::. TIPS & TRICKS
These Motorola codes will work on most Motorola Mobile Phones,
Code Description
*#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number).
[][][] 119 [] 1 [] Activate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) - Your phone uses the best sound quality but talk time is reduced my approx. 5%.
[][][] 119 [] 0 [] Deactivate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR).
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.::NOKIA::. TIPS & TRICKS
These Nokia codes will work on most Nokia Mobile Phones,
Code Description
*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.
*#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).
#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.
*#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.
*#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.
12345 This is the default security code.
press and hold # Lets you switch between lines.
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::ERICSSON::. TIPS & TRICKS
These Ericsson codes will work on most Ericsson Mobile Phones,
Code Description
*#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number).
*#0000# Reset language back to English.
> * < < * < * Service Menu - tells you the phone's software version (good for checking your phone's "age" before buying it) Press "Yes" repeatedly to see all the software data & press ">" to see all the texts available in your phone.
< * * < SIM lock - Do not lock your phone if you don't know the unlock code. This is another good check before you buy any phone, especially second hand ones. If phone is SIM locked, you may not be able to switch to other GSM operators.
Shortcuts
Save a Missed Call into
your phone directory Scroll to "Missed Call", press "Yes" to display the required number. Press any number (i.e. 0 to 9), then press "clear" once to clear that number, then press & hold "<" until you see "Store". Press "Yes"
Hide your number when calling when you don't
want the other party to
know your number) After dialling the required number & before pressing "Yes", press ">" twice to choose "Hide Id?" & then press "Yes". Also works for pre-programmed & last dialled numbers just press "No" & wait for the number to appear on the screen first then follow same procedure
Check you battery
level when phone is off Press "No" quickly one time & wait for the battery meter to show up!
Save a number into your phone memory (not SIM card) Follow normal procedures to store a phone number. When prompted to set a storage position, press "#" once & key in desired location, or press "#" twice for next available position
Call a phone number from
SMS message You can call from within a SMS message if the phone number is written in it. Just scroll the message until the phone number appears on the display, then press "Yes" to call
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.::PANASONIC::. TIPS & TRICKS
This Panasonic codes will work on most Panasonic Mobile Phones,
Code Description
*#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number).
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:SIEMENS::. TIPS & TRICKS
All Siemens Phones: Service Provider Unlock: *#0003*(secret code 8 digits)#
Siemens S25/C25
SP unlock *#0003*(secret code 8 digits)#
Show IMEI code: * # 06 #
Resets language to automatic selection : * # 0000 # then Green button
Pin Out
Data Cable schematics
Phone's connector pin-out:
1- GND
2- SB
3- POWER
4- NC
5- TX
6- RX
7- CLOCK
8- DATA
9- GND MIC
10- HF MIC
11- AUDIO
12- GND AUDIO
Siemens S1/S3/S3 Com
To view the software date and else with S3 com, S4, S4Power, Sony cmdx 1000e press with SIM removed *#06# and left softkey.
To view some other stuff with S4Power, Sony cmdx 1000e press with SIM removed *#06# and left softkey twice.
To view the software date with S3 com, S4, S4Power, Sony cmdx 1000e press with SIM installed menu 98 and left softkey twice.
ACTIVATE MONITOR MODE
Siemens S1/S3
Menu, 9 (Phone Options), 7 (Phone Status), Left Display Button (left MENU key), 5553756, Hang-Up Button (Red Handset key)
Siemens S3 COM/S4
Menu, 9 (Phone Options), 7 (Phone Status - 8 on Some), Left Display Button (left MENU key), 7684666, Hang-Up Button (Red Handset key)
Note: Now Monitor should appear at the bottom of the Network Options menu.
MONITOR MODE
Pressing the right Display Button when in monitor mode will toggle into 1 and 2 modes
Pressing the right Display Button when in monitor mode will show a list of the six cells with the strongest signals.
Test Mode Indicators: (* = only available when call in progress )
CH Channel Number
RX Signal Strength (dB)
N NCC (Colour Code)
B BCC (Colour Code)
CI Cell ID (in Hex)
C1+ How long before phone does forced hand over. (see RX and RXAM)
LAI Location Area Identity. Display Network ID code (42F010 = 240.01) and MSC
TXPWR Transmit Power (dB)
RXAM Receive signal strength cut-off point
TS* Time Slot Number
TA* Timing Advance. Distance from tower in Km X 2
PL* Power Level
POWER table
PL: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
dB: 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13
Watts: 2 1.3 .8 .5 .3 .2 .13 .08 .05 .03 .02
LF* C1 value with continuous transmission from tower
LS* C1 Value with discontinuous transmission from tower
QF* Bit Error Rate with continuous transmission from tower
QS* Bit Error Rate with discontinuous transmission from tower
BER (bit error rate) table
QF/QS register: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
% of bit sent: 0.2 0.8 0.4 1.6 3.2 6.4 12.8 25.6
Siemens S1/S3
Here's a trick to play Tetris, also known as Klotz on a Siemens S1.
Turn the phone on. Enter PIN. Before the telephone has logged in to the your GSM net do the following steps.
1: Choose F 9 (function settings)
2: Choose send own number and push the right button for choose.
3: Push 9
USE 2 as < and 8 as > , rotate the klotz with 5 and drop with 4.
[I have just heard from one of the programmers of the phone that Tetris was in the phone during development, but it was removed before it was produced. Apparently someone has the patent on games in mobile phones and Siemens didn't want to pay the licensing fees. It was either in Menu F-9-9 or it's not there at all.]
Siemens S3 Comfort
MONITOR MODE
The Siemens S3 Com series have a Monitor mode that can be activated directly from the standard user keypad. In order to activate this mode, you must enter the special access code currently programmed into the phone.
TO ACTIVATE MONITOR MODE:
Turn the phone on.
Enter the PIN access code on press OK. (Only if is enabled).
Press Menu. (Left top button).
Press 9. (Phone Options).
Press 8. (Phone Status) (May be button 7 in some phones).
You may see your IMEI Number
Left Display Button (Top left MENU key).
7684666
Hang-Up Button. (Red Handset key).
Note: Monitor should appear now at the bottom of the Network Options menu.
MONITOR MODE
Pressing the right Display Button when in monitor mode will toggle into 1 and 2 modes
Siemens S4/S4 Power
In phonebook under "Own Phone No." enter +12022243121 (which is the number to the White House) and you'll get a greeting from the people who programmed the phone.
MONITOR MODE
The Siemens S4 series have a Monitor mode that can be activated directly from the standard user keypad. In order to activate this mode, you must enter the special access code currently programmed into the phone.
TO ACTIVATE MONITOR MODE:
Menu, 9 (Phone Options), 7 (Phone Status), Left Display Button (left MENU key), 7684666, Hang-Up Button (Red Handset key)
Now "Monitor" should appear at the bottom of the Network Options menu.
Pressing the right Display Button when in monitor mode will show a list of the six cells with the strongest signals.
Test Mode Indicators: (* = only available when call in progress )
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CH Channel Number
RX Signal Strength (dB)
N NCC (Color Code)
B BCC (Color Code)
CI Cell ID (in Hex)
C1+ how long before phone does forced hand over. (see RX and RXAM)
LAI Location Area Identity. Display Network ID code (42F010 = 240.01) and MSC
TXPWR Transmit Power (dB)
RXAM Reeceive signal strength cut-off point
TS* Time Slot Number
TA* Timing Advance. Distance from tower in Km X 2
PL* Power Level
Power Table
PL: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
dB: 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13
Watts: 2 1.3 .8 .5 .3 .2 .13 .08 .05 .03 .02
LF* C1 value with continuous transmission from tower
LS* C1 Value with discontinuous transmission from tower
QF* Bit Error Rate with continuous transmission from tower
QS* Bit Error Rate with discontinuous transmission from tower
BER (bit error rate) table
QF/QS register: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
% of bit sent: 0.2 0.8 0.4 1.6 3.2 6.4 12.8 25.6
Siemens S6/S10
In Phonebook, store as your own number: +12022243121
Then you get the sun and two palms in the display, also a greeting message of the "MMI-team".
It has been said that the phone number is the number of the Capitol building in Washington, DC (but not sure).
Siemens S15 Secret Menu's
Press * -> # -> 7 -> 4 -> 3 -> 6 -> 3 -> 6 -> 7 -> * -> 8 -> 3 ->
7 -> 8 -> # ,press clear key to clear screen and return to
stand-by mode
press Menu, it will show additional menu
Menu 3.3.4 Band selection,
Menu 3.3.4.1 Automatic band selection,
Menu 3.3.4.2 select GSM 900 only,
Menu 3.3.4.3 select GSM 1800 only,
Menu 10 Engineering,
Menu 10.1 MS info,
Menu 10.2 software detail,
Menu 10.2.1 software version,
Menu 10.2.2 EEPROM version,
Menu 10.3 Test/production details
Menu 10.3.1 Hardware deta
Menu 10.3.2 production deta
Menu 10.3.3 Service deta
Menu 10.3.4 Mechanical deta
Muhammad Faheem
(GEO KHI)
.::MOTOROLA::. TIPS & TRICKS
These Motorola codes will work on most Motorola Mobile Phones,
Code Description
*#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number).
[][][] 119 [] 1 [] Activate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) - Your phone uses the best sound quality but talk time is reduced my approx. 5%.
[][][] 119 [] 0 [] Deactivate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR).
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.::NOKIA::. TIPS & TRICKS
These Nokia codes will work on most Nokia Mobile Phones,
Code Description
*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.
*#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).
#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.
*#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.
*#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.
12345 This is the default security code.
press and hold # Lets you switch between lines.
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::ERICSSON::. TIPS & TRICKS
These Ericsson codes will work on most Ericsson Mobile Phones,
Code Description
*#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number).
*#0000# Reset language back to English.
> * < < * < * Service Menu - tells you the phone's software version (good for checking your phone's "age" before buying it) Press "Yes" repeatedly to see all the software data & press ">" to see all the texts available in your phone.
< * * < SIM lock - Do not lock your phone if you don't know the unlock code. This is another good check before you buy any phone, especially second hand ones. If phone is SIM locked, you may not be able to switch to other GSM operators.
Shortcuts
Save a Missed Call into
your phone directory Scroll to "Missed Call", press "Yes" to display the required number. Press any number (i.e. 0 to 9), then press "clear" once to clear that number, then press & hold "<" until you see "Store". Press "Yes"
Hide your number when calling when you don't
want the other party to
know your number) After dialling the required number & before pressing "Yes", press ">" twice to choose "Hide Id?" & then press "Yes". Also works for pre-programmed & last dialled numbers just press "No" & wait for the number to appear on the screen first then follow same procedure
Check you battery
level when phone is off Press "No" quickly one time & wait for the battery meter to show up!
Save a number into your phone memory (not SIM card) Follow normal procedures to store a phone number. When prompted to set a storage position, press "#" once & key in desired location, or press "#" twice for next available position
Call a phone number from
SMS message You can call from within a SMS message if the phone number is written in it. Just scroll the message until the phone number appears on the display, then press "Yes" to call
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.::PANASONIC::. TIPS & TRICKS
This Panasonic codes will work on most Panasonic Mobile Phones,
Code Description
*#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number).
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:SIEMENS::. TIPS & TRICKS
All Siemens Phones: Service Provider Unlock: *#0003*(secret code 8 digits)#
Siemens S25/C25
SP unlock *#0003*(secret code 8 digits)#
Show IMEI code: * # 06 #
Resets language to automatic selection : * # 0000 # then Green button
Pin Out
Data Cable schematics
Phone's connector pin-out:
1- GND
2- SB
3- POWER
4- NC
5- TX
6- RX
7- CLOCK
8- DATA
9- GND MIC
10- HF MIC
11- AUDIO
12- GND AUDIO
Siemens S1/S3/S3 Com
To view the software date and else with S3 com, S4, S4Power, Sony cmdx 1000e press with SIM removed *#06# and left softkey.
To view some other stuff with S4Power, Sony cmdx 1000e press with SIM removed *#06# and left softkey twice.
To view the software date with S3 com, S4, S4Power, Sony cmdx 1000e press with SIM installed menu 98 and left softkey twice.
ACTIVATE MONITOR MODE
Siemens S1/S3
Menu, 9 (Phone Options), 7 (Phone Status), Left Display Button (left MENU key), 5553756, Hang-Up Button (Red Handset key)
Siemens S3 COM/S4
Menu, 9 (Phone Options), 7 (Phone Status - 8 on Some), Left Display Button (left MENU key), 7684666, Hang-Up Button (Red Handset key)
Note: Now Monitor should appear at the bottom of the Network Options menu.
MONITOR MODE
Pressing the right Display Button when in monitor mode will toggle into 1 and 2 modes
Pressing the right Display Button when in monitor mode will show a list of the six cells with the strongest signals.
Test Mode Indicators: (* = only available when call in progress )
CH Channel Number
RX Signal Strength (dB)
N NCC (Colour Code)
B BCC (Colour Code)
CI Cell ID (in Hex)
C1+ How long before phone does forced hand over. (see RX and RXAM)
LAI Location Area Identity. Display Network ID code (42F010 = 240.01) and MSC
TXPWR Transmit Power (dB)
RXAM Receive signal strength cut-off point
TS* Time Slot Number
TA* Timing Advance. Distance from tower in Km X 2
PL* Power Level
POWER table
PL: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
dB: 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13
Watts: 2 1.3 .8 .5 .3 .2 .13 .08 .05 .03 .02
LF* C1 value with continuous transmission from tower
LS* C1 Value with discontinuous transmission from tower
QF* Bit Error Rate with continuous transmission from tower
QS* Bit Error Rate with discontinuous transmission from tower
BER (bit error rate) table
QF/QS register: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
% of bit sent: 0.2 0.8 0.4 1.6 3.2 6.4 12.8 25.6
Siemens S1/S3
Here's a trick to play Tetris, also known as Klotz on a Siemens S1.
Turn the phone on. Enter PIN. Before the telephone has logged in to the your GSM net do the following steps.
1: Choose F 9 (function settings)
2: Choose send own number and push the right button for choose.
3: Push 9
USE 2 as < and 8 as > , rotate the klotz with 5 and drop with 4.
[I have just heard from one of the programmers of the phone that Tetris was in the phone during development, but it was removed before it was produced. Apparently someone has the patent on games in mobile phones and Siemens didn't want to pay the licensing fees. It was either in Menu F-9-9 or it's not there at all.]
Siemens S3 Comfort
MONITOR MODE
The Siemens S3 Com series have a Monitor mode that can be activated directly from the standard user keypad. In order to activate this mode, you must enter the special access code currently programmed into the phone.
TO ACTIVATE MONITOR MODE:
Turn the phone on.
Enter the PIN access code on press OK. (Only if is enabled).
Press Menu. (Left top button).
Press 9. (Phone Options).
Press 8. (Phone Status) (May be button 7 in some phones).
You may see your IMEI Number
Left Display Button (Top left MENU key).
7684666
Hang-Up Button. (Red Handset key).
Note: Monitor should appear now at the bottom of the Network Options menu.
MONITOR MODE
Pressing the right Display Button when in monitor mode will toggle into 1 and 2 modes
Siemens S4/S4 Power
In phonebook under "Own Phone No." enter +12022243121 (which is the number to the White House) and you'll get a greeting from the people who programmed the phone.
MONITOR MODE
The Siemens S4 series have a Monitor mode that can be activated directly from the standard user keypad. In order to activate this mode, you must enter the special access code currently programmed into the phone.
TO ACTIVATE MONITOR MODE:
Menu, 9 (Phone Options), 7 (Phone Status), Left Display Button (left MENU key), 7684666, Hang-Up Button (Red Handset key)
Now "Monitor" should appear at the bottom of the Network Options menu.
Pressing the right Display Button when in monitor mode will show a list of the six cells with the strongest signals.
Test Mode Indicators: (* = only available when call in progress )
--------------------
CH Channel Number
RX Signal Strength (dB)
N NCC (Color Code)
B BCC (Color Code)
CI Cell ID (in Hex)
C1+ how long before phone does forced hand over. (see RX and RXAM)
LAI Location Area Identity. Display Network ID code (42F010 = 240.01) and MSC
TXPWR Transmit Power (dB)
RXAM Reeceive signal strength cut-off point
TS* Time Slot Number
TA* Timing Advance. Distance from tower in Km X 2
PL* Power Level
Power Table
PL: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
dB: 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13
Watts: 2 1.3 .8 .5 .3 .2 .13 .08 .05 .03 .02
LF* C1 value with continuous transmission from tower
LS* C1 Value with discontinuous transmission from tower
QF* Bit Error Rate with continuous transmission from tower
QS* Bit Error Rate with discontinuous transmission from tower
BER (bit error rate) table
QF/QS register: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
% of bit sent: 0.2 0.8 0.4 1.6 3.2 6.4 12.8 25.6
Siemens S6/S10
In Phonebook, store as your own number: +12022243121
Then you get the sun and two palms in the display, also a greeting message of the "MMI-team".
It has been said that the phone number is the number of the Capitol building in Washington, DC (but not sure).
Siemens S15 Secret Menu's
Press * -> # -> 7 -> 4 -> 3 -> 6 -> 3 -> 6 -> 7 -> * -> 8 -> 3 ->
7 -> 8 -> # ,press clear key to clear screen and return to
stand-by mode
press Menu, it will show additional menu
Menu 3.3.4 Band selection,
Menu 3.3.4.1 Automatic band selection,
Menu 3.3.4.2 select GSM 900 only,
Menu 3.3.4.3 select GSM 1800 only,
Menu 10 Engineering,
Menu 10.1 MS info,
Menu 10.2 software detail,
Menu 10.2.1 software version,
Menu 10.2.2 EEPROM version,
Menu 10.3 Test/production details
Menu 10.3.1 Hardware deta
Menu 10.3.2 production deta
Menu 10.3.3 Service deta
Menu 10.3.4 Mechanical deta
Muhammad Faheem
(GEO KHI)
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