Mobile Tips & Tricks 

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Tips / undocumented functions:

- At the top of the main-menu and every folder, the keys 1 to 9 are shortcuts to the icons 1-9

- A shortcut on the left menukey in standby-mode will take more time to open than a shortcut on the right menukey. Reason: The left key is also used for the keylock so it shortly waits for pressing the * button.

- While writing text press and hold "#" to switch between Alpha mode and Number mode. You can also press a key long to insert its number.

- In standby-mode, press and hold 0 to launch your wap home page.

- If you have your keylock activated just press the on/off button to turn on your backlight to look at the time when it's dark without having to unlock the keypad.

- To keep the backlight on, run Torch (freeware), press and hold the Menu button and go somewhere else on the phone.

- To check your current firmware version simply type *#0000# in standby screen.

- To check your IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) type *#06# in standby screen.

- To check your Bluetooth device address type *#2820# in standby screen.

- Start up in Safe Mode (no 'auto start' apps will be running): Hold down the pencil key when you turn on the phone and hold it on until you have to enter your PIN code.

- Format the phone memory by typing *#7370# in standby screen.

- In standby mode,
45# + dials the number on your sim in memory slot 45.
50# + dials slot 50 and so on.

* How to reset the operator logo :
1) go to the following dir :
c:\system\apps\phone\oplogo
2) delete any file in this directory
3) restart the phone

* to make a screenshot on a Nokia 3650, 6600 :
1) use the pencil key + '0'

* to make a screenshot on a SX1 :
1) use the shift key + '0'

* remember, there are some shortcuts :
: copy
: cut
: paste
: go to root
: PageUp
: top of the list
: PageDown
: file properties

* 'send command' fails new firmware
with some new firmware, some users have reported that the 'send command' (thru bluetooth, IR, ...) fails; it's due to a 'copyrigth protection' introduced in the new OS (!!!!), this happens only with some kind of files (eg: .SIS), in such case, simply rename the file (eg: wtih .SIS_ ) before trying to send them.

Your files in MMC are stored in multiple (disk) blocks.
So if you format using 16K block, the space used will be 16K eventhough your file is just 1K.

If you buy MMC, it is usually preformatted with 16K block. Therefore alot of space is wasted as most installed program files are usually less than 2K.

You will need a card reader to do this:-

1. Connect card reader and copy all your files in the MMC to computer disk. (Make sure you set the show all/hidden/os files to "on")

2. Do a format of the MMC using command line "format" and use the /A=size option.

Alternative, you can use the Disk Management in Adminstrative Tools to format. Make sure you select FAT. For 256MB MMC, smallest block you can use is 4K, 128MB is 2K, 64Mb is 1K and 32MB is 512B.

(Note: You cannot use the phone "format MMC" to do this as the format just clear the allocation table and does not change the block size)

3. Copy back all files to MMC.

Now you will find that you will have more space.
256mb MMC got back 30+ mbs

If you ever come to a point when you need to hard format your phone or maybe upgrade to a new firmware, I'm sure definately would like to save the current settings of your phone. So this is what you should do;

How to backup phone settings to MMC.

Menu>Extras>Memory>Options>Backup phone mem.

Once the formatting or upgrading is done, you can then restore back the settings by doing;

Restoring settings after phone format.

Menu>Extras>Memory>Options>Restore from card.

Would like to know your mobile is original or not?!!

Type *#06#

After you enter the code you will see a new code contain 15 digits:

43 4 5 6 6 1 0 6 7 8 9 4 3 5

IF the digit number Seven & Eight is 02 or 20 that mean it was Assembly on Emirates which is very Bad quality Sad

IF the digit number Seven & Eight is 08 or 80 that mean it¢s manufactured in Germany which is not bad

IF the digit number Seven & Eight is 01 or 10 that mean it¢s manufactured in Finland which is Good

IF the digit number Seven & Eight is 00 that mean it¢s manufactured in France which is the best Mobile Quality ...

* You may already have a budget in mind as to how much you would like to spend. Mobile Phones range from Rs. 2,500 onwards in India and Pakistan. The size and features affect the price.

TALK TIME

* Now come to the talk time, The talk time of the mobile phone is the number of minutes you can talk with a fully charged standard battery. The talk time with a standard battery varies between 100 minutes to 750 minutes. Approximately 700 mAh will be able to give you a talk time of 4 to 6 hours. A longer talk time allows you to go without recharging the batteries for longer.

BATTERY TYPE

* There are 3 types of batteries available in the Indian and Pakistan market.

LITHIIUM POLYMER AND LITHIUM IONNICKEL METAL HYDRITE Slimmer larger power capacity. Heavier and less power capacity Does not discharge when phone is switched off Discharges when the battery is not in use Can be recharged without capacity reducing Battery's capacity reduces over time due to frequent recharging. More expensive More economical if your usage is low Phone cost- Rs. 3, 000 to Rs. 50,000Phones cost- Rs. 4, 000 to Rs. 7,000

PHONE SIZE

* This defines the size of the phone. There are two mobile phones categories we have on the web site: Small (Palm Size) and Medium Size.

SMALL (PALM SIZE) MEDIUM SIZE
Easy to carry, keep in a pocket or in a purse

Rs. 3,095 to 40,099
Larger and bulkier than small phones ..........

Rs. 3,895 to Rs. 45, 675

If you are concerned about the size of your mobile phone, and need to carry it in your top pocket, you would prefer a Small Size phone.

OTHER FEATURES

* FEATURE WHAT IS IT? WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU Dual Band

A switch that allows you to switch between transmissions that are adopted by different countriesYou cannot use a phone in a country where your GSM is not supported. If you are global traveler and would like to use your handset in different countries, you would need a phone with a dual band.Enhanced Full Rate Speech (EFR) Reduces the amount of background noise that gets transmitted along with your voice when you talk on the phone. If you live in a noise-polluted city, this feature is a must. General Packet Radio Service Allows you to be continuously connected to higher capacity Internet-based services You can use all the Internet applications like web browsing, email, chat, telnet, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) over the mobile network. Inbuilt Answering Machine Allows you to record a personal message, which automatically answers calls that you were unable to receive and allows the caller to leave a verbal message for you. You can retrieve these voice messages at your convenience. Infrared Port Enables wireless connections between the computer and the mobile phone devices You can use IR to send and receive phone book entries (business cards) and reminder notes. Internal Antenna and BatteryAn in-built antenna and battery in the handset.Makes the phone more compact and also gives the handset a very sleek and elegant look Internal Vibrating Alert This feature can be programmed to physically vibrate when a call is received. Useful when you receive calls in places where you can't keep the ringer on. For e.g. in a theatre, or in an important conference / meeting. Multimedia Messaging ServiceAllows you to send and receive rich media messages comprising of text, sounds, images and video to and from MMS capable handsets. MMS will add colourful images, animations and sound clips to your messages.PDA EnabledCan do some functions of a PDA such as organising dates/contacts, memos, etc.Enables you to carry out the functions of a PDA as well.Picture MessagingIt is a graphic that can be used with a short message or used to replace a short message.A creative way of communicating with your friends.Short Message Services With this service you can send and receive text messages to or from other mobile phone users This is very useful when you need to send information to a person who is unable to answer your call or communicate with another mobile phone user. Voice Dial A voice recognition system that allows you to dial a telephone number stored in your phone memory by just saying the person's name.Voice dial is very convenient and useful in places where you cannot see the key pad or while driving. It also assists speedy dialing of telephone numbers

While your new camera phone provides you with the flexibility to make a phone call and instantly take and transmit a photo.

For this reason, we recommend the following consumer tips and requests that every camera phone users follows them: Camera phone users should always respect the privacy of others.

Problems like nokia 6600 gallery is not opening, camera is not working, Bluetooth device of mobile is not working,mobile is operating much slowly, u’r cell is infected by viruses like commwarior (we’ve an alternate solution for this )..and many other problems then first RESET your phone so that it’ll get theoriginal factory settings. First format by secret codes here and then if the codes failed go for full hard formatting via keys (step 3). Resetting just solves many problems and if the problem still persists go for other alternatives found in our ‘PROBLEM SOLVER’.

RESETTING PHONE BY NOKIA SECRET CODES (steps 1 and 2)

1st step : SOFT RESETTING NOKIA 6600
A Soft-reset is the process of resetting all the settings of the phone to the factory default! No applications are deleted.

Take backups of ur phone books,calender and others, then simply enter the code
*#7780#
It will ask for “Restore all phone settings-phone’ll restart….”
Then it asks for security code enter ur security code whose default value is 12345 then the phone is resetted after restart.The phone will be restored to the time when you purchased the phone.Default apps are not deleted.

2nd step : HARD RESETTING BY CODE

A Hard-reset is like formatting a memory disk. It formats the phone memory. Everything that has been installed other than default apps at d time of purchase are deleted.The phone’s setting will be restored to the time when you purchased the phone.Default apps are not deleted.

Just enter the code-
*#7370#
Then it asks for security code enter ur security code whose deafault value is 12345 ….then proceed as in previous step…..

NOTE:
The battery must be full or the charger has to be connected to the phone so that it does not run out of power and make the phone unusable.
Take backup of the contacts and other important data in MMC .

FLASHING

3rd step :’FLASHING 6600' : ANOTHER METHOD FOR HARD FULL FORMATTING

If any of the above methods failed to make your phone formatted then try this step-mainly try this step if the problems are following-blank screen phone unable to boot, phone is only able to boot-up to Nokia screen ,unable to uninstall any installed software, unable to delete certain files on C drive(phone memory).This step is known as flashing of phone. Always do this step at last (after 1st 2 steps are over and u are not successfull) as these problems might be solved by resetting using codes.

To format the (restore factory settings) phone here is a way .
1. Make sure you phone is fully charged. (At minimum 3/4 of bettery should be left)
2. Backup your contacts list and personal files to MMC memory card (if possible).
3. Switch-off your 6600 phone.
4. Press and hold these three keys together
-Green dial key,-Star key (*)-Three key (3) then press the power on/off to swtich on the 6600 phone.
Do not let go the three keys until you see the formatting screen displayed
5. After a few minutes, the format will be complete. Your 6600 will now be at its original factory settings (It will reach the same state as that in when you purchased it). All inbuilt applications provided by nokiawill not be deleted).

Ok I found this other guide which is more easy for newbies to follow. I ahvent checked it on my 6600. Will do the testing soon. Those of you on N-gage & 3650 please try too and post a new topic outside this FAQ section about how it is.

this will work on most s60 phone I guess! it has been tested on an NGAGE and on N3650!

step 1:
Creating an access point on your phone!

tools\settings\connection\access points\options\new access point>default settings...

these are the settings u need there..

Connection Name : Anything (sugestion ADLS or PCGPRS something u remember well cuz u'll need it later!)

Data Bearer: GPRS

Access Point Name: The name you gave to your bt connection when pairing up with the computer...

Username : None

Password : No

Authentication : Normal

Gateway IP Address : 0.0.0.0

and that's all on this on this part..

then go to:

tools/settings/connection, and select GPRS

set the GPRS connection to "when available", and the access point to "none".

The settings on your fone are done! now... the next step;

Create a serial port connection from ur pc to ur phone (u've done this before if u ever used Pcsuite from nokia), this serial connection must be on everytime you want to use your pc internet connection as a gprs connection for ur phone!!

Install the software u need to surf the web (opera, netfront, agile messenger for chat, etc..)

My advise to you is to use netfront, the options are pretty cool and it uses less memory meaning u can still run other program such as agile at the same time (it crashed my 3650 when I tried to do it with opera)..

Voil? ur ready to use ur phone to surf and chat for free!!

hope this helped you and that is simple and clear!! any question u know where to post, this will be updated if many doubts come up.

ps. works with ngage arena games!!!

Enjoy!

Lost and stolen mobile phones keep it safe and know what to do if you lose it


If you lose your mobile phone, or have it stolen, not only do you have to deal with the inconvenience of not having your phone, but you could be paying for someone else?s calls!

PREVENTION

Prevention is better than cure.

Reduce your phone?s appeal to thieves and assist in its recovery if it is lost or stolen:

1) Treat your phone as you would any valuable item: Even if you got your handset as a $0 upfront deal?, this does not reflect its true cost. Handsets are expensive - they can cost more than $1000.

* Be discrete. Keep your mobile on you. Never put it down in a public place or leave it unattended.
* Switch to vibrate mode in circumstances where a ring tone might attract the attention of a thief.

2) Use your phone?s security features: Your phone has security features which you can use to stop others using your phone for example, you can set a Personal Identification Number (PIN) number which must be entered before anyone can use the phone. Read your handset User Guide to find out what features your phone has and use them. Even if your phone isn?t stolen, someone might be tempted to borrow your phone and make a few expensive calls without your knowledge.

3) Name it: Some form of personal identification on your phone can deter the would-be thief. Consider engraving your initials on your phone and the battery, and ? if you have one also including your driver?s license number.

4) Know your IMEI: Every mobile phone has a unique 15-digit electronic serial number, known as the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. Record your phone?s IMEI number and keep it in a safe place in case your phone is lost or stolen. You can check your IMEI number by dialing *#06#.

5) Insurance: Don?t assume your phone is covered in your (or your parent?s) home contents insurance. Check and consider insuring it separately, if necessary. Remember that even if you got the phone for ‘$0 upfront?, this doesn?t mean it was free it means the cost was absorbed in the overall contract price. You may not be able to get a replacement phone for $0 upfront.

LOST OR STOLEN

If your phone is lost or stolen:

How To Use Google Sms To Search Directly From Your Mobile Phone


There is a very simple procedure to use google search directly from your mobile phone.

Follow the step by step procedure to search for anything via a sms without any web application.

1. Open the messaging in your phone.

2. Go for new text message and type your search query.

3. Send to 466453 (Google sms server).

4. Thats it. Done! as you will receive the result as sms again.

For sports scores
* Type the name of the sports team
* Examples: “arsenal”.

receiving a lot of mails from some readers asking on how to deal with the weak battery problems of their laptops and mobile phones.

As day by day their mobile and laptop batteries are becoming more and more weak so the backup time of the battery decrease gradually.

Why Battery Backup Time Drops ?

This occurs mainly due to the rough usage and improper charging of the battery at multiple times for a very short interval or also due to the extensive charging of the battery for a long interval of time.

How To regain the original increased backup time for your laptop and phone batteries.

1. Firstly drain your phone or laptop battery completely until the device gets shutdown due to battery.

2. Now simply charge your battery for a fixed time according to the manuals provided with it at the time of purchase.

3. Repeat the step 1 and step 2 for about 2 times a day fro 3-4 days.

If you really do the steps given above you will noticeably see a change in the backup time of your battery of phone or laptop.

Leave your feedbacks as comments after applying the steps on your device.

Some times it happens that you forgot the password of your memory card and you have lots of your important data in your phone.

So there are two types of methods for recovering the password of your memory card with the help of nokia phone.

For Nokia s60 1st and 2nd edition phones.

1. First Install FExplorer in your phone memory.

2. Got to drive C: , you will find a file called mmcstore

3. Send it to your pc directly and open it in notepad or rename the file.

4. At the end of the file you will find your password.

For Nokia S60 3rd Phones, Nokia N-Series and Nokia E-Series

There is almost no way yet known to hack the memory card password in case of these types of phone but there is a way to do it some of the s60 3rd edition phones and almost all the E-series phones.

The remote lock option in E-Series phone allws you to unlock your phone by sending a sms.

The only thing you have to do is to activate this feature by going to Tools | Settings | Security | Phone and SIM | Allow remote lock menu. The password of your memory card will be your remote lock message.

So you have to just send a sms containing your remote lock message that will automatically change your memory card passsword.

when one my friend forgot the password of his memory card of his mobile phone and he have some very important data in the memory card which he want to recover, he tried almost everything then he lost hope and then asked the mobile phone company to find the way to recover the data from the memory card.

But you don’t worry if you are having the same problem…as now there is a much simple and easy way out.

Requirement: You need a file explorer like FExplorer which you can download from here.

How to Unlock MMC card:

Method 1:

Insert card into your phone but don’t access it through phone.
Run FExplorer and Open the path C:\system.
You will find a file called mmcstore ,rename the file mmcstore.txt
Copy that file(mmcstore.txt) to your pc and open that file in notepad.
You will find your password in that file.
Method 2:

Applicable to all nokia phones which are s60 2nd or s60 3rd edition series phones.check out here.

easily transfer any of your messages already residing in the phone memory causing your phone to process various operations at a slow speed due to the memory usage by the sms messages.

I have illustrated the entire procedure to move your sms messages in single with a four step below.

How to do it:

Make sure that Messaging memory is set to Phone Memory (Messages -> Settings -> Other -> Memory -> Phone memory).
With FExplorer, go to E:\System\Mail and delete the whole dir. Not just the content, the whole dir.
Go to Messages -> Settings -> Other -> Memory and select “MMC”
Now you will be prompted if you would like to copy the messages to your “new” location.
If you found some problem in implementing the steps listed below leave a comment here i will be glad to help you.

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