Bluejacking

Bluejacking Introduction

Bluejacking is not mobile hacking or hijacking its totaly different. Bluejacking is a harmless prank played on people who have switched Bluetooth on their phones.

blue is taken from Bluetooth, the technology bluejacking uses.

jacking is derived from both "ajack" and "hijacking"

Even thought bluejacking does not resemble hijacking There is no accessing or taking private data from your victim's device.

Bluejacking is totally limited to Bluetooth enabled devices.Bluetooth has a very limited range, usually around 10 metres on mobile phones, but laptops and other instrument with high power transmitters can reach up to 100 meters.

Bluejacking Explained

“Bluejacking” is define as sending of unsolicited messages over Bluetooth to Bluetooth-enabled devices such as mobile phones, PDAs, Laptops, sending a contact which typically contains a message in the name field to another bluetooth enabled device via the OBEX protocol.

Few prople say the term “Bluejacking” originated with a user named ajack on esato.com. Some people say that the term bluejacking comes from Bluetooth and hijacking. While that certainly sounds logical, a bluejacker doesn't hijack anything, he just send a contact to the recipient's device. Both parties have absolute control over their devices, and a bluejacker will not be able to take control of your phone or steal your personal information.

You can create a phonebook contact and write a message, eg. 'Hello, you've been bluejacked', in the 'Name' field. Then you can search for other phones with Bluetooth and send that phonebook contact to them. On their phone, a message will popup saying "'Hello, you've been bluejacked' has just been received by Bluetooth" or something along those lines. For most 'victims' they will have no idea as to how the message appeared on their phone. So, personalised messages like 'I like your pink top' and the startled expressions that result is where the fun really starts.

Bluejacking is quite harmless, but because bluejacked people don't know what is happening, they think their phone is malfunctioning. Usually, a bluejacker will only send a text message, but with modern phones it's possible to send images or sounds as well.

But with the increase in the availability of bluetooth enabled devices, these devices have become vulnarable to virus attacks and even complete take over of devices through a trojan horse program.

Bluejacking Process

    * Go to Contacts.

    * Create a new contact.

    * Write the short message you want to send on the line next to 'Last name'

    * Save this contact.

    * Select this contact and send via Bluetooth.

    * Your phone will search for devices

    * All the Bluetooth devices near you will be displayed.

    * Select any one you like and send.

    * You have bluejacked someone.

You can also send pictures to your victim by adding them to your bluejack contact. The best thing about this is even if the victim rejects the contact that you sent him/her, the picture gets automatically saved in the victim's My Pictures section.

Note:

It is not that interesting after 2 or 3 trials. Its just a prank. Do NOT harass anyone with this. Be careful at some places and with some peoples, especially in airports where the tolerance level is very low. Also don't send threatening messages. Technically you cannot be traced, but if the victim notices you behaving in a suspicious way with your mobile phone in your hand, you better run for your life.

GSM mobile tricks

Type *#61# and press call - Check call redirection status.

Cancel all redirections: ##002#

*43# to activate call waiting, to deactivate #43#.

If your phone doesn't have incoming call barring and outgoing call barring, you can try this. For outgoing call barring dial *33*barcode*# and pres OK. To deactivate it dial #33#barcode*#.

On any phone on any network type in **43# to enable conference calls. You can make up to 7 calls at once

If you need to block SMS reception (if you are spammed by someone) just press this code: *35*xxxx*16# xxxx is your Call Barring code (default is 0000). To remove this barring type: #35*xxxx#

If you want to hide/show your phone number when calling, put one of these codes below in front of the number that you are going to call. (*#30# / *#31# or *31# / #31# ) Works on some networks.

Typing *0# or *nm# on the beginning of a txt message gives you detailed delivery report on some networks.. But turn off reports in message settings before.

When the sim card-pin blocked type **042*pin2 old*newpin2*newpin2*

Important:

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Warning:

You can try these codes at your own responsibility ! We are not responsible for any malfunction and we don't accept any complaints. 

Some Tips For Better Handling Of Mobile Or Cellphone

Tip 1 :

  The default security code for nokia smart phone is 12345 and for others its 1234.

Tip 2:

  To open wap or internet in you nokia mobile, On the main screen press and hold 0 till its start connecting.

Tip3:

  Set the screen saver to show date and time, So you don’t have to carry watch all the time.

Tip4:

  To check wheather your message is delivered, keep the delivery report on.

Tip 5:

  To save battery when its running low and you cant recharge:

   1.Create a new profile “low battery” and keep the vibrating alert off for all calls and messages.Keep incoming call aert as Beep Once it will consume minimum battery.

   2.Set the screen saver to a short time out period to prolong battery life.

   3.Avoid restarting the phone, or repeatedly turning it on and off. This helps increase battery life.

   4.Keep Bluetooth off.

Tip 6:

  To use the edit button (abc or pencil button) for multiple selection.  

  To select multiple file hold the edit button and move joystick.

  To delete multiple sms, simply hold the edit button, scroll down, and then, press c to delete the marked sms. 

  The edit button can also be used to copy and past text in sms, simply hold it and scroll across using joystick.

Tip 7:

  If by mistake you have done something wrong in the settings and you are not able to switch back to original settings then you can reset the settings by typing *#7780#

  It will ask for your permission then reset your factory settings.

 There is an alternative way for 6600 users,

  First switch off your mobile phone,

  Press and hold (3)&(* )&( Calling or send) buttons, then switch on the mobile phone, keep holding on the 3 buttons, till u come to a format screen. this method ONLY works on 6600, and need not enter the sec code.

Tip 8 :

  N-GAGE USERS can install .sis files simply using the cable given? Juz plug it in, place the .sis file anywhere on e: (the mmc), not in any folders, root of e:, disconnect, then look for it in manager.

Tip 9:

  To switch between different running application, press and hold menu button.

Tip 10:

  Always keep Bluetooth Off to avoid being "bluejacked” What is Bluejacking

Tip 11:

  Save memory when installing apps, by installing over bluetooth. This can be done using the nokia phone suite and a bluetooth serial connection. Only works with .SIS files, so java still has to be sent to the phone, but will save space when using .SIS files.

Tip 12:

  To use your own image instead of AIRTEL HUTCH or any other netwok Operator logos

  Use a filemanager like FExplorer Explore to add the folders: "c:/system/Apps/phone/oplogo". Add a .bmp picture to folder "oplogo" and restart your phone! The .bmp picture size needs to be: 96 X 24 pixels.

  You can resize any picture and save it to 96 X 24 pixels.

Tip 13:

  While you are viewing a picture in your phone's gallery, press one of these shortcut keys.

   1 - turn image anticlockwise

   3 - turn image clockwise

   * - toggle on/off of full screen

   5 - zoom in

   0 - zoom out

Tip 14:

  If a program hangs and you can't shut it down, select the application in the application switching window and press 'C' to close it. It's also a faster way to exit programs.

Tip 15:

 Display an image when someone's calling:

  Go to Menu > Contacts > "select a contact " > Options > Edit > Options > Add image > "choose an image".

  If you want persons image is dispayed in full screen mode then you can use software like FScaller.

Tip 16:

  Add a personal ringing tone to a contact:

   Menu > Contacts > "select a contact" > Options > Open > Options > Ringing tone > "choose a Ringing tone".

Tip 17:

  Always prefer JAVA games and application over SIS, because it consume less memory and do not create any kind of problem.

Important:

  If you know any other tips & tricks & secrets about any mobile or cellphone which is not listed here then you can post in comments and it will be updated to our blog soon with your name.

Warning:

  You can try these codes at your own responsibility !

  We are not responsible for any malfunction and we don't accept any complaints.

  Some of these codes may not work depending on software version and country.