Nokia Phone Tips And Tricks

THE REBOOT TRICK

This should work on all software versions of the 6110.

1. Go to the Calendar (Menu-8)

2. Make a note or reminder.

3. Enter some text into the edit box.

4. Hold "Clear" until the whole text is cleared, then press "Back".

5. Press "0". The main screen will now be showing but a space appears on the screen. (you can't see it)

6. Enter 4 digits (e.g. 1234).

7. Use the down arrow to move the cursor to the left side of the numbers and the space (Down arrow twice).

8. Now enter 6 digits and press the call button.

Wait for a few seconds, the screen should start to flash and reboots. It should alsowork on other menus like the "Profiles" menu.

Clock Stopping

To check weather your SIM Card supports clock stopping type-

*#746025625# (*#SIM0CLOCK#)

To check the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) Type-

*#06#

Information you get from the IMEI-

XXXXXX XX XXXXXX X

TAC FAC SNR SP

TAC = Type approval code

FAC = Final assembly code

SNR = SL number

SP = Spare

To check the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) Type-

*#06#

Information you get from the IMEI-

XXXXXX XX XXXXXX X

TAC FAC SNR SP

TAC = Type approval code

FAC = Final assembly code

SNR = SL number

SP = Spare

How-To: Firmware Upgrade Your Nokia N80 to N80ie

It took me a good long time getting the firmware update on my stock Nokia N80 phone. Hopefully this will help those poor, pitiful people who are having trouble getting up to speed to the N80 Internet Edition.

This tutorial should also apply to other Nseries phones such as the N93 but I have not tested the method on these devices so try them at your own risk!

Here's the short version of the steps:

1) Install NSS 2) Change Product Code on Phone 3) Backup 4) Install NSU 5) Update Firmware

More in the long entry. And I mean REALLY long.

Nokia 7610] [Long Battery life]

Charge your devices battery 10-14 hours at the first time, after you buy it. - Always charge your device switched off if possible. This makes the charging time shorter and helps the battery "calibrate". - Start charging when battery is almost or totally empty. - Finish charging only when the battery is full.

Thease rules are increasing time between the charges and increasing battery lifetime as well

Other Reviews: iPhone vs. N95 vs. Ocean, iPhone wins?

An Associated Press writer "reviewed" the iPhone, N95, and Ocean (Helio) - all at the same time. The result is the article titled "Review: Apple's IPhone Takes Other Luxury Cell Phones to School".

The bottom line of the guy's argument is that the iPhone is incredibly easy to use, while the N95's user interface is horrendous. And any mention of the Ocean seems to have been done as an afterthought. Actually, why the Ocean is even included in the review is beyond me. I definitely wouldn't call it a luxury phone.

7 tips to extend your battery life

When it comes to batteries it looks like we are at the same point we were 10 years ago. Batteries don't last longer than a few days. But to be fair to the battery designers we have to admit that nowadays' smartphones require much more energy than phones 10 years ago. We can't really compare them but what we can do is use them with more care. Here are a few good tips how to go about it:

1. Turn off your Bluetooth - I find Bluetooth to be the most power hungry application; turn it off when you don't use it

2. Disable sounds and vibrating alert - you don't really need keypad tones to be on, do you? What about vibrating? It is surely useful on the meetings or in a cinema but most of time you'll do just fine without it; I usually set up a vibrating profile to be used in places like cinema or theatre and in all other profiles I have vibrating turned off

3. Brightness - lower the brightness of your screen; not too low, otherwise you'll destroy your vision

4. Setting the Power saver time-out and the Light time-out to the low values will help too (you'll find them in the display settings)

5. If you are not using an application switch it off - you'll get a list of all active applications by long pressing the menu button; this is a general rule that can be applied to any device

6. Games - it's fun to play games on your way to school but they are power-hungry beasts; I can't tell you not to play games but think about your battery when you are playing

7. Turn off your phone when you don't use it - I know that for many of you this is not an option and I'm not sure if turning it off and on is even good for your battery but I heard this tip from so many people that I just had to mention it

The useful tips 4 nokia phone

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

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

*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).

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

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

*#1471# Last call (Only vodofone).

*#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.SL 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.

*#21# Allows you to check the number that "All Calls" are diverted to.

CHECK SIM-LOCK

Note - If you bought your Nokia on UK Vodafone or UK Cellnet you do not need to check this because they both transmit on GSM900, and they don't lock the phones. However if you bought your phone on UK Orange or UK One2one your phone may be blocked. The reason is that they both transmitt on GSM1800. To make a call on GSM1800 you need what is known as a "Dual band" phone. A dual band phone is able to transmit on both GSM900 and GSM1800, so they lock the phones so you can't use it with any other network simcard. If you find that your phone is locked you can try different software to unlock it. (we havn't found one that works yet), or you can ask your service provider who will gladly exchange the 10 digit code for about £35.

This is how to check the status of the 4 different locks. Aslo don't try entering the wrong number, because after 3 times it will block the phone for good.

There are 4 different locks on your Nokia phone.

COUNTRY-LOCK

NETWORK-LOCK

PROVIDER-LOCK

SIMCARD-LOCK

The code to read out the sim-lock status of your phone is

#PW+(MASTERCODE)+(Y)#

# = DOUBLE-CROSS

W = PRESS "*" THREE TIMES

P = PRESS "*" FOUR TIMES

+ = PRESS "*" TWO TIMES

MASTERCODE = 1234567890

Y = NUMBER 1 TO 4

The master code is a secret code. The code has 10 digits, To read out the sim-lock status you can enter every combination you want!

"Y" Shows the status of the network-lock. Here you can enter a number from "1" to "4". The "4" is for the sim-card lock.

N95 GPS tips from Nokia support

*************** In N95 the GPS receiver is located in the bottom of the device, below the numeric keyboard. When using the receiver, slide the numeric keypad open and hold the device upright in your hand at an angle of about 45 degrees, with a clear view of the sky. Make sure, that your hand does not cover the GPS receiver. Establishing a GPS connection may take from a couple of seconds to several minutes. Establishing a GPS connection in the car may take longer.

If your device cannot find the satellite signal, consider the following: - If you are indoors, go outdoors to receive a better signal. - If the numeric keypad slide is closed, open it. - If you are outdoors, move to a more open space. - Check that your hand does not cover the GPS receiver of your device. - If the weather conditions are bad, in such a case the signal strength may also be affected. - Establishing a GPS connection may take from a couple of seconds to several minutes. - Avoid to use screen saver when GPS connection is establishing.

NOTE: The GPS receiver takes its power from the battery. Using the GPS receiver may drain the battery faster.

Saving battery power in WiFi mode in N95

The N95 initially comes with its WiFi power set to a whopping 100mW. That is going to chew some serious battery power if you use WiFi mode extensively.

Why not give this a try and set your WiFi power to 10mW

Tools - Settings - Connection - Wireless Lan - Options - Change - Yes - Options - Advanced Settings - Yes Then scroll down to Tx power level and select 10 mW

The dreaded "can't validate certificate online" error message N95

If you have seen this error message on your N95, there is a solution. Try this:

Tools -> Settings -> Applications -> App. Manager -> Online Certificate check -> off

That should get rid of the error when trying to install/register programs.

NOKIA 3110 TIPS

Show IMEI code

What's the IMEI code of your phone, simply press:

* # 06 #

you'll read it on display.

Software Version

This code shows you software version, date of manufacture and hardware model number of your phone.

* # 3110 #

Show warranty information

To get additional information from your phone you can use the so called

"warranty codes", try typing:

*#92702689# (= *#war0anty#).

You will be asked a 'warranty code:'

type:

6232 (OK) : To display the Month and Year of Manufacture. 7332 (OK) : To display the date of the last repairment. 7832 (OK) : To display (if previously set) the date where the phone was purchased. 9268 (OK) : To display the SL Number. 37832 (OK) : To set the Purchasing Date MMYY (Warning: You can only do this once) 87267 (OK) : To Confirm Transfer

Sim Clock information

To check if the Sim-Clock can be stopped type:

*#746025625# (= *#sim0clock#)

Restore factory settings

To restore factory settings

(This does not include memory, language and counters) type:

*#7780#

SPLock Mode

If you want to inquire your phone about SPlock, you can use the following:

# pw + 1234567890 + [y] #

If you put your hands on your 10 digits SPlock code yet, then you can modify the status of the above results, typeing:

# pw + [mastercode] + [y] #

where: [y] is 1 up to 4, and any ten digits number seems working instead of "1234567890"

Unlock SP lock

Here is a way to Unlock your phone which is Service Provider locked, without to know SPLock code !!!! Give it a try:

First of all, PIN CODE MUST BE ON, then press:

C <arrow down> C and hold until it clears display * and hold until start to blink * and hold until start to blink 04*<your pin>*<your pin>*your pin>#

Each time you turn your phone OFF it resets the lock, so this need to be done each time you'll turn your phone ON Anyway it's better than nothing, isn't it?

NOKIA 8810

Show IMEI code

What's the IMEI code of your phone, simply press: * # 06 # you'll read it on display.

Software Version

This code shows you software version, date of manufacture and hardware model number of your phone.

* # 0000 #

Show Service Menu

To get additional information from your phone you can use the so called "warranty codes", try typing:

*#92702689# (= *#war0anty#)

You'll get the following: SL nunber manufacture date the date of purchase (if entered) the date of the last repairment transfer user data

Sim Clock information

To check if the Sim-Clock can be stopped type:

*#746025625# (= *#sim0clock#)

NOKIA 9000

Show IMEI code

What's the IMEI code of your phone, simply press:

* # 06 #

you'll read it on display.

Software Version

This code shows you software version of your Communicator:

*#682371158412125#

Date of Manufacture

This code shows you the manufacturing date of your Communicator:

*#3283# (or *#DATE#)

NOKIA 8110 / 8110 i

Show IMEI code

What's the IMEI code of your phone, simply press: * # 06 # you'll read it on display.

Software Version

This code shows you software version, date of manufacture and hardware model number of your phone.

* # 8110 #

Show Service Menu

To get additional information from your phone you can use the so called "warranty codes", try typing:

*#92702689# (= *#war0anty#)

now you can just scroll through the information like in any other menu. If it won't work and the phone ask you for a 'warranty code:' try:

6232 (OK) : To display the Month and Year of Manufacture. 7332 (OK) : To display the date of the last repairment. 7832 (OK) : To display (if previously set) the date where the phone was purchased. 9268 (OK) : To display the SL Number. 37832 (OK) : To set the Purchasing Date MMYY (Warning: You can only do this once) 87267 (OK) : To Confirm Transfer

Sim Clock information

To check if the Sim-Clock can be stopped type:

*#746025625# (= *#sim0clock#)

Pin-Out

Desktop Charger----------------------| | | | | CHARGER--| + TOP OF PHONE - V V 1 2 3 4 5 6 V (o) | | [= = = = = =] | | 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 - Charger/System Ground 2 - Accessory Output Supply. (3.4V...10V - 50mA) 3 - External Microphone Input and Accessory Identification *1,7...2,05 V Headset Adapter Connected *1,15...1,4 V Compact Handsfree Unit Connected *2.22...2.56 V Infra Red Link Conneceted 4 - External RF Control Input *0...0.5V External RF in use *2.4...3.2V Internal Antenna in use 5 - FBUS Transmit 6 - SL Control Bus *Logic Low Level: 0....0.5V *Logic High Level:2.4V....3.2V 7 - Not Connected 8 - Signal Ground 9 - External Speaker and Mute Control Mute ON (HF SPEAKER MUTE ):0...0,5 V d.c. Mute OFF (HF SPEAKER ACTIVE ): 1,0...1,7 V d.c. 10 - Hook Signal *Hook Off (Handset in Use): 0....0.5V *Hook On (Handset in Use): 2.4V....3.2V 11 - FBUS Receive 12 - Charging Supply Voltage (Max 16V)

Unlock SP lock

Here is a way to Unlock your phone which is Service Provider locked, without to know SPLock code !!!! Give it a try:

First of all, PIN CODE MUST BE ON, then press:

C <arrow down> C and hold until it clears display * and hold until start to blink * and hold until start to blink 04*<your pin>*<your pin>*your pin>#

Each time you turn your phone OFF it resets the lock, so this need to be done each time you'll turn your phone ON Anyway it's better than nothing, isn't it?