NOKIA TRICKS

To check Nokia mobile or cellphones IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)
On the main screen type *#06#

Information you get from the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)
XXXXXX XX XXXXXX X
TAC FAC SNR SP

TAC = Type approval code of your nokia Mobile
FAC = Final assembly code of your cellphone
SNR = Serial number of your nokia Phone
SP = Spare

Other secret tricks for Nokia mobile or cellphone
To check the phones Software revision for Nokia Mobile.
On the main screen type *#0000#

To enter in the secret menu in Nokia Phone.
On the main screen type *#92702689# [*#war0anty#]
It will take you to a secret menu where you may find some of the information below:
1. Displays Serial Number.
2. Displays the Month and Year of Manufacture
3. Displays (if there) the date where the phone was purchased (MMYY)
4. Displays the date of the last repair - if found (0000)
5. Shows life timer of phone (time passes since last start)

To restore Factory Settings for Nokia mobile
*#7780# reset to factory settings.

Taking picture without getting noticed.
Turn on/off the "click" sound made by the camera by selecting the 'Silent' profile or by turning warning tones on/off.

Hiding your Mobile/ Cellphone Number
Go to: Menu> Tools> Settings> Call> Send My Caller ID>
'Yes', 'No' or 'Set By Network' to follow the default settings of your home network.
It works only with very few network who provide you facility of “Private Number”

Speed Dialing From Simcard contact (not stored in mobile phonebook)
Type number followed by # then call.
Example: 1# or 2# or 21#

SECRET PRANK
Change closed caller group (settings>security settings>user groups) to 00000 and your phone will sound the message tone when you are near a radar speed trap.
Setting it to 500 will cause your phone 2 set off security alarms at shop exits.
Try this secret trick if you can handle the unexpected.
Note: This secret trick wont work with all phones Models.

THE DETECTIVE TRICK (Mobile Spying)
Now you can spy on anyone using your cellphone. Just do the following.

1. Activate the "Automatic Answer" in the headset profile of your cellphone and set the ringing volume to "Mute"
2. Short-circuit the left middle and right pins on the bottom of the mobile phone with all connections touching each other this will activate profile "Headset".
If you cant do this just keep your earphone connected to mobile.
3. Now place it under a table in a room and call it. Now you can use your phone for checking out what people are talking about in a room. Just call on your phone.
4. The phone receives the call without ringing and you can listen to what people are saying.

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.