Keyboard codes for cell phones

Emergencies:

The emergency number for mobile phones worldwide is 112. If you are outside your coverage area
cell phone network and if you have an emergency, dial 112 and the cell phone will search for any existing network and will search
connect to the appropriate emergency number. The interesting thing is that 112 can even be dialed if the
keyboard is locked. Try it!

Did you leave the keys in the car?

If your car has remote control insurance and you forgot the keys inside, avoid calling home asking for you to
bring your second set of keys. Instead, use your call to ask the person on the other end of the line
to press the car lock button next to the earpiece of your cell phone, while you stand a few
meters from the car door. Your car will open automatically. Several have tried it and it works.

Hidden battery power

If your cell phone battery is very low and you need to continue an emergency call, press the
next digits on your phone: *3370#. Your phone will restart with the power of the reserve battery
showing 50% energy. The reserve will recharge when you charge your phone.

How to disable a stolen mobile phone

To check the serial number of your mobile phone, enter the following code: *#06#. It will be displayed on the screen.
15-digit code. This number is unique for each mobile phone model. Write it down and keep it in a safe place.
When your cell phone is stolen, call your cell phone provider and give them this code. They
they will be able to block the device, even if the thief changes the chip it will become useless, as the block is to the
equipment. It is unlikely that they will return the equipment to you, but at least you will know that the one who stole it from you will not be able to.

to use it or sell it.

So that you are not detected

To avoid being detected when you call, dial *31# and then the number, or simply put your cell phone in
anonymous. LOL

NOKIA:
Find out the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity this works for almost all brands and you can
have it handy to report your mobile if you lost it or it was stolen: *#06#

Service Menu: this allows you to view some data from the mobile such as the IMEI, the date of manufacture,
purchase date that is entered manually (cannot be changed once inputted), the last visit to a center
Nokia's official service, and if it is activated you will be able to send the 'User Data' to another Nokia via infrared (and what it is
very useful if you bought a new device and want to transfer your settings) *#92702689#

Activate EFR (Enhanced Full Rate this increases the signal quality, but doing so makes the
battery duration drops by 10%: *#3370# if you want to deactivate it… just type *#3370*
 - Activate HRC (Half Rate Clarity, this helps to extend battery life a bit... but it reduces
the clarity of the calls for what it can serve you if you need the battery to last a little longer *#4270#
to deactivate it and return to the normal clarity state *#4270*

-Current Nokia software version; by typing *#0000# you will see the following information on your display;
version of the software you have, the date on which that software was created, and the type of phone you have... what is it for?
This? If you want to update the software, flashing the phone is better, but you should know what you have and what news there is.

Do radars detect Nokia?

According to some European news, Nokia phones can be configured to locate radars.
the traffic brigades. The news released to the public describes how it is hypothetically possible to make it
Some Nokia terminals warn through the ringtone whenever they detect the frequency at which they operate.
radars. Another urban myth or some truth? When questioned about the matter, the technical department of Nokia
He classified the news as a 'rumor', referring the clarification to the administration.

The procedure to activate this function is as follows: on the home screen, choose the menu option and then
is chosen, in this order: [Options], [Security Options], [Closed user group], "Yes", "00000"
"Accept". Then you have to return to the home screen. On the screen appears a radar with five zeros. This
trick apparently does not work on all models. According to the news, when the mobile detects proximity of
A radar sounds the bell, as if it were a call, but it is just a radar warning.

ERICSSON:

Menu in English:*#0000#

To check the battery charge without turning on the phone: Press the NO key 5 times quickly.

View the last dialed numbers: YES, or 0#

Software Version: *<*<*

Simlock:Pulsar <**<.

Call for free, but it doesn't work in Spain: This trick makes the phone stop emitting
signals to the operator and he, thinking that we have the phone turned off, does not charge us for the calls. But yes,
you can use it to call with the phone turned off, even if they charge you:

Dial the phone number you want to call and press yes. (so far everything is the same as always) when of
the call sequence (piiiiiiii-piiiiiiiiii...) press CLR + 0 + # and hold down the 'NO' key and the mobile phone will
it will turn off.
To make the phone return to normal, you need to remove and replace the battery.
To know the exact battery level: When you are turning off the phone, quickly press 'NO' once.
wait 2 seconds, the battery will appear in its usual place
Call a phone number written in a text message (SMS) without typing it: For example in a message
Call me at my new number 666765432... Just read the message until it appears in the
Enter the phone number and then press "yes" to call.

Enter the Ericsson test mode system.

With this function you can access the hidden systems of the Ericsson, just dial 923885 menu and that's it.
modify any data you want on your phone (be careful never to give anyone but no one your esn that appears on your mobile)

ERICSSON 768 EXPANDED MENU To activate the 'expanded menu' on the Ericsson GF768, you need to
follow these steps:

1. RECORD MENU - YES

2. We enter a number -YES

3. We put in a name -YES

4. Now it asks us for a number or position, we press # and a weird symbol should appear. (it means that it will)
record the entry in the phone's agenda, not on the SIM)

5. After the symbol, we put a position number from the phone's agenda that we have available.

6. We press YES and quickly hold the left arrow and while holding it, we wait for the 'size' to appear.
menu

7. Now it will ask us "expanded?" we say YES again and we have the 768 with the expanded menus

ERICSSON 628 AND 688

To view the IMEI number: *#06#

To see the Software version: -> * <- <- * <- * (where <- and -> are the left and right arrow keys.)
In 688 and 888, to see the Software version: -> * <- <- * <- * CLR

To read all the scheduled texts:-> * <- <- * <- * ->

MOTOROLA:

Keyboard lock: Press * and # at the same time.

Keyboard unlock: Press * and # at the same time.

SIM lock: Insert a SIM different from the original operator. Turn on the device, enter the PIN, (it will ask for the
SIM lock code), enter it and press OK.

To activate the RBS menus (engineering

Press: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3 [pause] 1 [pause] [ok]

(pause means holding down the "*" key until "pause" appears)
You have the menu now, move to the 'Eng Field Options' option using the < or > keys, and activate it.

To deactivate the menu:

Press: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3 [pause] 0 [pause] [ok]

Works on 6200's, 8200's, 1-888's, 7500's, 8400's and StarTacs with software version later than .27

The options that appear in the menu are:

Active cell:
RxLev -55 Received energy level in dBm
NCC 0 National Colour Code is used to identify the channel
BCC 7 Broadcast Colour Code, same as the previous one
MSTxPwr 35 Maximum power transmitted in 35dBm about 3.2W
C1 003 Controls the signal level. If the value is negative for more than 5 seconds, then the system will make a
cell change.
Time Adv xxx xxx is a number. If you multiply this number by 550 you will get the distance in meters of the
nearest radio station

Contiguous cells:

Adj Cell 1
Channel 0033 Channel number used in the cell
RxLev -65 Received energy in dBm
BCCH Decode
RxLevAM -104 Minimum reception allowed if we compare it with RxLev -65 you can obtain the value C1 that
it (in our case) is 39 and is sent back to the cell to measure the signal intensity.
MTxPwr 35 Maximum power level accepted.
C1 003 ??
NCC 0 National Colour Code
BCC 6 Broadcast Colour Code

System parameters:

Combined Off ??
AcsClas 0000 Allows certain priorities
MCC 505 Mobile Country Code, 505 para Australia, 240 for suecia...(El de España el 214)
MNC 01 Mobile Network Code, 01 para Mobilenet, 02 para Optus, 03 paraVodafone, 17 para Movistar, 13 y 14
for Airtel and Amena. MCC+MNC is often called Network Code
LAC 08720 Location Area Code shows what area you are in.
00473
T3212 005 Time between periodic network updates (I don't know if it's the hours between updates or what
What is missing for the next one?
BS-PA-MFRM 4 ??
XZQTY 14.3 ??

SONY:

Sony CMD-Z 1

To view the IMEI: *#06#

See the manufacturing date and software version: Press # 8377466 # (#version#)

Sony CMDX 1000

See the Software date: Remove the SIM card, type * # 06 # and press the 'left' key.
To enter 'monitor mode' in the 'Network Options' menu: [Left key] (Left key of the key
MENU) 7684666 [Hang up button] (The red button)
9 (Phone options)
7 (Phone status)

BLACKBERRY TRICKS:

When we are in the inbox of the emails, we will press menu (key B next to the
trackball) and we will select Options --> General Options

Show Time: If we deactivate it, it won't show the time of message reception which will allow that
let's have more space for the visualization of the sender and the subject.

Show Name: I would omit the sender of the messages.

Show the Header: It allows us to configure the lines that each message would occupy: 1, 2, or auto.

Show message count: We can disable the unread message counter that appears at the top.
superior.

Show new message indicator: Setting it to NO will make the red star disappear when we receive a
new message.
Confirm deletion: Selecting NO would skip the warning message when trying to delete a message, so
which would make the action faster.

Hide Archived Messages: If we select YES when saving a message (option --> save message),
it would disappear from the main list and would only be visible in the saved messages folder.

Hide sent messages: Selecting YES will not show the messages we have sent from
our device.

Define level 1 PIN messages: It allows us to classify PIN messages (special communication similar to a
SMS within the BlackBerry platform, at no cost per message and with great speed), at level 1 which will allow us
for example, differentiate the sound or alert for this type of message in the sound settings.

Auto continuation: By default, YES allows us to advance in a message that

we are reading, automatically download the remaining information from it when we reach the
end of the partially transmitted.

CarFinder is a free app that allows you to locate where you parked through a series of actions.
our vehicle. The application is downloaded from the following URL:

[Link]

On the main screen, two buttons appear that activate the main options of the application:
Establish Position. (The position where the vehicle is located is fixed).
Search Position. (Allows finding the vehicle through a series of actions).

SAMSUNG

Samsung SGH-A400
To see the IMEI, press *#06#

To see the software version, press *#9999#

To adjust the screen contrast *#0523#

To see the capacity, current voltage, and battery temperature, press *# 0228#

If you enter *#9998*842#, the mobile will start vibrating nonstop.

.

Samsung 811.

47*869#08#9 -
Unlock Code

Samsung SGH-600 / SGH-2100

Secret codes

Displays IMEI
Show software version
*#0837# -> Shows software version (instructions)
*#0001# -> Shows the serial parameters
*#9125# -> Activates emoticons upon loading

*#9998*228# -> Battery status (capacity, voltage, temperature)

*#9998*246# -> Program status
#9998*289# -> Change alarm frequency
*#9998*324# -> Decode the screen
Watchdog
*#9998*377# -> Error EEPROM Stack - Use the side keys to select the values. Cancel and Ok
*#9998*427# -> Trace Watchdog
*#9998*523# -> Changes the screen contrast. Only with version G60RL01W
*#9998*544# -> Detects Jig
*#9998*636# -> Memory status
*#9998*746# -> SIM file size
*#9998*778# -> SIM service tables
*#9998*785# -> RTK Errors (Run Time Kernel)

Run, Last UP, Last DOWN

*#9998*837# -> Software version
*#9998*842# -> Vibration test - lights up the screen for 10 seconds and activates the vibration.
#9998*862# -> Vocoder Registration -

You can select normal, headphones, or car kit.*#9998*872# -> Diag

*#9998*947# -> Reset after fatal error
*#9998*999# -> Last/Check

*#9998*9266# -> Decode screen

Software version

Changes in series parameters (s=?, f=0,1, t=0,1) (incomplete)

unknown
unknown

Unlocking the Service Provider (PS) on the SGH-600 and SGH 2100 models

*2767*3855# -> Completely resets EEPROM. This code removes the lock, although it also changes the
IMEI number is 447967-89-400044-0. To regain the old IMEI, use the IMEI program that
you will find on the software page.
*2767*2878# -> Customize the EEEPROM reset.

These codes have been tested with the FLD_2C6 G60SB03X version of the Samsung SGH-600

Unlock Samsung A100 By Code

The phone turns on without the card.

We write the code: *#9998*627837793#

The phone screen will display 'ERROR CODE'.

We write the code: *#9998*737#

A hidden menu will appear.

In this menu, several options will appear, let's go to the 'NCK' option.

It will show us a 9-digit code.

We stick with the last 8 ignoring the first one.

We write: #0111*

and after the asterisk the 8 digits that have appeared to us in the "NCK" option

and after the code we introduce a hash. We are left with:

#0111*nºdelNCK#
#0111*xxxxxxxx#

iPHONE iOS:

How to disable the GPRS or EDGE connection

Touch on 'Settings - General - Network - Mobile Data Network'. In the 'APN, username and the
field 'password', just type some words so that iPhone does not pass the correct values to
the service providers. Restart the iPhone if necessary.

How to Set Up Content Restrictions

You can set content restrictions for the use of certain applications on the iPhone.
For example, parents can explicitly restrict music from being seen in playlists, or
completely disable access to YouTube.

Simply go to 'General - Restrictions' and then press Enable Restrictions and enter a password.
four-digit to restrict its content.

How to Select Other Domain Endings

When you type a website URL in the address bar, you can now hold down the '.com' to
obtain a selection of other domain name endings and click on any of the
endings to insert in the address bar.

How to take screenshots

Hold the 'home' button and then press the 'sleep' button, the screen will momentarily flash, and the
The content of the current screen is saved to the Camera Roll.

How to Save Images in Safari and Mail

Just tap and hold on an image in Safari or Mail, an action sheet will appear to
that can save the image. The image is stored in "camera roll".

How to Insert Punctuation, Extra Keys

Touch and hold the punctuation key to get a series of additional keys to choose from.

How to Force Quit an App.

Have you ever been using an application and it completely freezes? You can
force the application to exit by pressing the Home button for at least six seconds.

How to quickly switch from punctuation keyboard to alphabet keyboard

Changes in the punctuation mode between the alphabet and the key keys are quite annoying. For
to solve it, just press the '.? 123', but do not lift your finger, slide your finger towards the point or a
the ABC of design automatically resets.

MOBILES IN GENERAL:
Air[Link] Acknowledgment of receipt or delivery report
Air[Link] Acknowledgment of receipt or delivery report
Movistar:*N# Acknowledgment of receipt or delivery report
Movistar:*O# Send without showing the sender's number (anonymous)
Movistar:*Pn# Delayed shipment n hours
Amena:*N# Acknowledgment of receipt or delivery report
Amena:*O# Shipping without showing the sender's number (anonymous)
Amen:*Pn# Shipping delayed n hours
*FAX# to send short messages to a fax. You put this header *FAX#, then you put the message, it
send to the fax phone number.

These codes have an effect on the source mobile not on the destination one, that is to say, if I want to send a message with
I acknowledge receipt of a Movistar from an Airtel; I can use *R# but I will not be able to delay it with the option *Pn#.
For that, I need a Movistar or Amena mobile as the source.

Send emails from the mobile

You have to write the message like this: EMA direc@[Link] TEXT, direc@[Link] is equivalent to the address of the
Email recipient. When you finish writing the message, you have to send it to the number +393388641732.

You can also have your email address appear as the sender. To do this, you need to send a
message in the following way: MYMAIL my_email@my_server.es

From that moment on, you will be 'registered' and all your shipments will carry your email address as the sender.
To cancel this order, you must send the following message: MYMAIL. Finally, if you do not want your name to appear
phone number in the shipments, you should send a message like this: ANON ON. All your messages will be
anonymous until you write ANON OFF and send it to the usual number. This service is free. You only need to
it costs what your phone company charges you for sending short messages (remember that it is a number)
foreigners and they usually cost 100 pts).

Universal GSM formatters:

Activate
Register and activate
Check status
Cancel registration
Cancel registration and deactivate

To hide the identity: *31# followed by the number to dial.

SIM unlock (using the PUK) Dial: **05*PUK*New PIN*New PIN#.

Change PIN key Dial:**04*previous PIN*new PIN*new PIN#.

Activate Movistar Voicemail:**62*123#Call

Deactivate Movistar Voicemail: ##62#Call

Cancellation of all diversions (including voicemail ##002#Call)

It is used so that the phone only works with a single operator.

In this way, if we insert a SIM from another operator, the phone will not accept it.

All Nokia phones (2110 and later) have four different SIM locks that can be.
used to block the phone with more than four operators.

The main code used on Nokia phones is: #pw+(master code)+Y#

This code allows you to check, activate, or remove the restriction on SIM cards.
'Y' must be 1, 2, 3, or 4 - depending on the type of protection (master code) is a 10-digit code.
based on the IMEI, different for each mobile.

Example: To unprotect a type one lock, you would have to type the following code: #pw+(master
code)+1#

To see if the phone is restricted using type 1 lock, write the following
code:#pw+1234567890+1#
Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR On: Introduce *3370# and EFR will activate after restarting the phone
( consumes more battery )

Turn off: Introduce #3370# and the EFR will be deactivated after restarting the phone.

Half Rate Codec

Dial *4720# and the Half Rate codec will be activated after restarting the phone (More standby time)
)

Off: Introduce#4720# and the Half Rate codec will be activated after restarting the phone.

TRICKS FOR LG
*#06# shows IMEI IMEI and software version (LG 510)
*8375# software version (LG B1200 )
*6861# recount checksum (LG B1200)

#PWR 668 factory test (B1200)

8060#* (LG 500)
*789# + sent (LG 200)
9270#* and 9278#* (LG 500)
1945#*5101# Simlock menu (LG B1200)
2945#*5101# Simlock menu (LG 510W, 5200)
2945#*70001# Simlock menu (LG 7020, 7010)
2947#* Simlock menu (LG 500, 600)

Special codes for LG-U81XX:

Phone version:
Phone without SIM
- Enter 277634#*# or 47328545454#
Select 'SW [Link]'

To restart the phone:

Phone without SIM
- Enter 277634#*# or 47328545454#
Select 'Factory Reset'
Unlock menu:
Phone without SIM
Enter 2945#*88110#
Test menu (8330)
49857465454# Test menu (8180 V10a)
492662464663# Test menu (8180 V11a)
47328545454# Test menu (8130-8138)
277634#* Test menu (8110-8120)

Here are some that the user @conito12I'm leaving it, because I don't know what they're for since I don't have an LG to test.
when I find out, I will update it And now I found out! So they are from the secret menu that they use.
providers you can increase the volume, do a hard reset, etc thanks @conito12
1809#*500 # (For Lg KP500)
1809#*570 # (For Lg KP570)

And here one that the user @fabrizzio_11He left me: he said: LG: I learned a trick that I think only I know.
S,e xd Why I deduced it... the trick is certain that for Lg 1809#*500 # (For Lg KP500) 1809#*570 # (For
Lg KP570) You say that there are only those tricks, but if you enter the code 1809# + the code of
your phone... like the lg optimus me P350 That is, it will show 1809#*350# A test menu will appear I recommend
Use With Caution, If You Don't Know What To Do You Mess Up Your Phone

ALCATEL
Alcatel One Touch 300, 301, 302, 303.
To access the technical menu press 000000*
Include the following submenus:

TRACES: information about the network:

- NETWORK: red and cell to which the phone is connected.
information about the power (coverage) of all cells providing signal, regardless
of the operator. The first number is the cell code and the second is the power in decibels.
BSIC: information about the adjacent cells of the operator that we use, to which the phone will switch.
how much more power they offer than the current cell.

CHARGE CTRL. battery status: volts supplied, type of battery, and percentage of charge.
Example:
RE 000
00000 000
3.93 volts
---- ----- 00
00 NIMH 00000
091 0000 battery charged to 91%.

CHECKER: test that verifies the functioning of the screen

Alcatel
Software and hardware version: ###999, the first two digits are the SW version and the other two are
HW.
Alcatel Easy

To see the IMEI number (International Mobile Equipment Identity), type *#06#.
To enter the Services Menu, type *#000000#.
To view the Hidden Menu, type 000000 and then press *.

The Hidden Menu will appear with the following options:

STOPS.
STOP VIDER. Press OK and the phone will respond: 'This action has already been executed'. CTRL CHARGE. Show
the voltage of the charger and the battery.
CHECKERBOARD. Show the test.

The operator lock is used to block the mobile phone to the operator's SIM card. When it is locked,
phone for a specific operator, if you insert a SIM card from a different operator, the phone will not
it will accept it. However, the phone will accept another SIM card from the same operator.

How to unlock the operator on the Alcatel Easy

These are the steps you need to follow to unlock the operator on the Alcatel One Touch Easy.
You will need a cable, an EEPROM memory, and some software.

Edit the EEPROM:

Replace address with
------------- ---------------
176h FFh
377h FFh

Airtel Free Time Unlock:

This trick is used to remove the blockage left by the Airtel Tiempo Libre card, you need to dial the following

*#2789#4751*6658# (Works on the first Packs that were released)

Alcatel HC 400 and HC 600
Keyboard lock: Press and hold the NO key

Keyboard unlock: Press 159

On the back of the HC400, near the IMEI number, there is a sticker with the software version.

Alcatel has the following software versions:

1.x No Cellbroadcast
5.x Cell broadcast

The latest software version for the HC 1000 is AK1 03.

Alcatel HC 800
Keyboard lock: Press the X symbol on the navigation key. Press the key below the word
MENU. Select option 1, and confirm with OK.

SIM lock: Insert the SIM, connect the device and enter the PIN, press MENU and advance to
OPERATORS, accept. Position yourself on option ENTER CODE Enter the code and press OK, in the
the screen displays the message DISABLED.

Alcatel One Touch MAX /Club

- Secret menu of the Phone: 000000*

Unlock Alcatel
-To unlock the Alcatel, you need to download this program. ALCATEL.

1- It will ask you to enter the IMEI, which you can find by dialing *#06# on your phone.
2- He will introduce it to you and give you the unlock code. Write it down.
3- Take the phone and go to "menu", "operator" and "sim-locking".
4- Enter the program code.
Your phone is already unlocked!!!!!!!!!!!

NOTE: In the ONE TOUCH EASY DB, these options are not in the menu so you have to enter the menu.
secret (000000*) and keep the call button pressed, you will get the option to enter the code, enter it and that's it
it should work

TRICKS FOR ANDROID DEVICES:

Restore the configuration

Android needs a Google identity to make the most of all the services and applications that
integrate. It is precisely for this reason that it becomes complicated to make modifications to an Android phone once
set up for the first time. Thus, the fastest method to customize a mobile with this system
the operative is to return it to its original configuration, although always after making a copy of
content security. The restoration involves going to the Settings menu and then entering Privacy, where
find the factory data reset option.

In that same menu, there is the option to back up the factory data, which, once
activated, use the SD card to store important information. That backup is vital; without going further
far away, when the card is inserted into a terminal in the process of rebooting to its original settings,
The system will ask if you want to restore the information from that SD card, without the user having to
to not worry about anything else.

Backup of all your contacts

If there is some data that is really relevant to users, it is the contacts. To make a
backup of the same, it is only necessary to go to the Contacts application within the list of
installed programs and, after pressing the Menu button, select the Import/Export option. From here, it will be
it is possible to export the contacts from the phone or those from the Google account. In either case, it
get a file in standard .vcf format, compatible with many contact management applications and
directions.

Define the keyboard options

One of the most delicate sections in configuring a terminal, and specifically an Android, is that of
keyboard. The number of available options is very wide and it's not always easy to get the optimal ones.
set the keyboard options, you only need to make the virtual keyboard appear on screen and tap on
the gear, located in the bottom left corner of the screen.

In this way, all related options are shown, where the most significant is Text Entry.
This section contains the options for automatic spelling correction or prediction, which are not always accurate.
user satisfaction. Neither are the vibrations when pressing a key or the sound emitted.
Remember that, in almost all applications, if you flatten the terminal, it switches from the compact QWERTY keyboard.
fullQWERTY, more comfortable for entering text.

Trick 5. Special characters

Another point that, although obvious, is still important is the use of special keyboard characters. For the
most common, it is only necessary to hold down a key for a moment for it to display a
context menu with special characters. Of particular interest are the ñ, the accented vowels and the
common usage symbols. It is a quick and versatile way to access them without entering specific menus
to insert symbols.
In addition, there are other applications for long pressing, in this case on the screen, elements of the
interface or Android applications. For example, to create a new folder on the desktop, you just need to
press and hold the screen in an area free of icons and a contextual menu with various options will appear
options, including creating a new folder or adding a widget to access an application or a
service.
In general, a long press on the screen will trigger different actions depending on the
application and the context. For example, on Facebook, in the corresponding application, if you press
Prolongedly on photo albums the editing option arises. Don't be afraid to experiment.

USB mode

When an Android device is connected to a computer, the terminal's operating mode may be
power only, for synchronization with the computer, as a disk drive or as a 3G modem via cable
USB. The way to change the working mode is simple. After connecting the USB cable from the computer
up to the terminal, in the status bar, a symbol with the USB logo appears. Clicking on it opens
the connection type change menu.

Direct access in the status bar

The status bar is a highly suitable place to have shortcuts to the most applications.
relevant to a terminal. However, by default, the system does not allow them to be installed directly. For
Good luck, there are applications like Bar Control to extend the possibilities of Android. It can be downloaded from
Android Market and it installs easily. Once loaded, you just need to launch it so that you can choose the
shortcut that will be placed in the status bar. You can choose an application, a service or
a function of the phone, but with the caveat that the visible icon will not be that of the application and we will have
to select it from a list. It is a lesser evil in any case.

Free up storage space

As long as installing applications on the SD card is not allowed, Android, like other operating systems
mobile devices, you may see the space dedicated to applications and the data associated with them significantly reduced. The
the problem is not so much the installed programs, unless many are loaded, but the space dedicated to the
cache memory or the history. In any case, this space can be recovered from the menu itself.
Android. To do this, you just need to go to Settings and look for the section dedicated to applications; where at its
there is one specific for its administration.
By pressing Menu, you can specify the sorting by descending size, which allows you to see which
applications are consuming more space. Clicking on them, a configuration menu appears with
aspects such as the space dedicated to data or the amount of cache memory dedicated to the software in question.
The data deletion option is effective, but it leaves the device without those that would have been processed more.
recently, although it frees up space when needed. The cache can be configured within
certain limits, so that the minimum possible amount is dedicated to save space on the device.
Save battery

If smartphones have a weak point, it is the battery life. The iPhone, the Nokias or the
Android devices are very sensitive to use and it can happen that the available charge for the day runs out in a few hours.
In any case, there are some measures that can be taken to somewhat improve behavior.
The first step is to disable the option that permanently activates the data network. In Settings/Connections
wireless and networks, there is a specific option for mobile networks where the possibility of
disable data connections when not needed. In any case, it will be necessary to be
pending the behavior of the applications that connect to the Network to ensure they are not visible
affected by that change.
Another way to save battery is by using WiFi indoors where 3G networks do not have good coverage.
3G networks are more demanding than WiFi when it comes to energy consumption. Bluetooth is almost always unnecessary.
and there is no reason to keep it active if it is not going to be used. It is also a good idea to disable the GPS if it is not used.
refer to it and, above all, verify that the widgets on the active screen do not connect permanently to
Internet to search for data, otherwise the battery will last (literally) a few hours.

Keyboard shortcuts

For Android devices with QWERTY keyboards, there are some keyboard shortcuts that can speed up the
use of the terminal. Here we gather some of the most practical ones:

Shortcuts for text input:

•Copy: Menu + C
•Paste: Menu + V
Undo: Menu + Z
Delete character to the right: Shift + Delete
Delete an entire line: Alt + Delete
Move cursor to the beginning of the line: Alt + left mouse button
Move cursor to the end of the line: Alt + right mouse button
•Mark text to copy or paste: Shift + right mouse button, left, up or down
Select all text: Menu + A

Browser shortcuts:

•Extension: Menu + I
Reduction: Menu + O
•Search on a page: Menu + F
•Back a page: Menu + J
Advance one page: Menu + K
•Reload: Menu + R

Secret codes

Mobile phones often have alternative methods for performing maintenance tasks that, in
On occasions, they cannot be addressed due to a failure in the terminal's software. That is why manufacturers often
enable secret codes that allow for a device reset operation or a complete deletion of the
contents without more than entering an alphanumeric sequence as if making a call.

The list of these codes is not easy to compile, although it is always possible to get hold of some of the more...
used. Here you will find a mini-selection of said codes. It is not guaranteed that they will work with all
Android devices, although in most cases they should be operational. To introduce them, you just
you need to launch the dialer application and enter the specified character sequences in
each case.

1. The code that enables access to terminal information is *#*#4636#*#*. It offers a series of menus.
advanced information about different hardware components. Among other useful details, in the section
Phone information,
We have an alternative available to deactivate the mobile radio or also to choose the type of mobile network.
what is desired to use between WCDMA, CDMA or GSM. The battery history is also interesting.
The code *#*#7262626#*#* activates a screen with different types of tests that can be performed on it.
terminal within the chapter of mobile communications. It does not pose a risk for the device to tinker with
these options, although this is a suitable menu especially for expert users.
3. The code *#*#7780#*#* is compromised, as it will reset to factory settings.
better to use it with caution. Anyway, it doesn't work on all terminals that we have
tested.

Screenshots

One of the most serious problems an Android user can encounter is making a
screenshot. It seems incredible, but there is no easy-to-use application that allows you to do so.
screenshot. If the terminal is 'rooted' it is possible, but getting root access on the phone is not straightforward and
it depends a lot on the device in question.

Anyway, there is an indirect method via the Android SDK. So, the first thing is to download your SDK. There are
versions for both Windows and Mac or Linux. The next step is to unzip the SDK. In the case of
On Windows, it will be necessary to run [Link] and select Available Packages/USB Driver Packages. Then,
you will need to connect the Android device using the USB cable. The connection mode is not relevant, but it is
choose the driver source if the system asks for it, which will be android-sdk/usb_driver. Now, only
You need to run [Link] on Windows or ddms on Mac inside the Tools folder.
If all goes well, a window will open in which you only need to select the device that has been
detected, while in the Device menu, the screen capture option must be chosen.
In this way, a window will open with the content of the Android screen. To achieve the best view
updated, it will be necessary to press Refresh.

Download applications from Android Market

To achieve maximum functionality in a device, it is necessary to offer something more than just the hardware.
Applications are a good way to extend the capabilities of the terminal, which is why a service like the
provided by Android Market is essential. The way to work with this center involves accessing its
home page and search for the desired utility, or simply explore the categories and programs
available. The number of applications exceeds 70,000, so there will be much to choose from.

Among the essential programs in Market, we must mention Google Maps, along with Google Goggles.
as representative of what can be done with Google. It is also interesting to have the
omnipresent social networks through Facebook and Twitter; or messaging, hand in hand with MSN Messenger or
Google Talk.

Another of the 'classics' is Task Killer, a mini-development that cleans up applications and processes.
that run in the background. Sometimes, this resource consumption is undesirable and there
Enter Task Killer to 'kill' the processes that consume the most. The tool shows a list with the
open tasks, as well as checkboxes that can be marked to indicate that they can be deleted. Also
available memory

Barcode Scanner is another program from the Market that is worth exploring. It allows you to scan codes of
bars of different types and search the Internet for their identification. At the same time, it is common for pages to
there are sections for links or even recommended applications for download
accompanied by a barcode or QR code. If the code is scanned with Barcode Scanner,
it will go directly to the link or the application.

TIPS FOR SIEMENS

SIEMENS S1 / S3 / S3 COM / S4.

To see the software date and more with the S3 com, S4, S4Power models:
with the SIM card removed, press +#06# and the left arrow.

To see other things with S4Power,

With the SIM card removed, press *#06# and the left arrow twice.

To view the software date with the S3 com, S4, S4Power models:
With the SIM card installed, press menu 98 and the left arrow twice.
HOW TO ACTIVATE MONITOR MODE

Siemens S1/S3

Menu, 9 (Phone Options), 7 (Phone Status), left screen button (left arrow of
MENU
5553756, end call button (red key).

Siemens S3 COM/S4

Menu, 9 (Phone Options), 7 (Phone Status), left screen button (left arrow of
MENU), 7684666, call end button (red key).

Note: Monitor should now appear at the bottom of the Network Options menu.
MONITOR MODE

If you press the right button on the screen upon entering, monitor mode will offer you two modes, 1 and 2.

If you press the right button on the screen upon entering, the monitor mode will display a list of the six cells
with the strongest signals.

Test mode indicators: (* = only available when a call is made)

Channel number

Signal strength (dB)

N: NCC (Color Code)

BCC (Color Code)

CI: Cell identification (in Hex)

C1+: (see RX and RXAM)

LAI: Location Area Identity. It shows the network identification code (42F010 = 240.01) and MSC

Transmit power (dB)

RXAM: Receive signal strength point

TS*: Time Slot Number

TA*: Timing Advance. Distance from the repeater in Km X 2

PL*: Energy level.

SIEMENS S1
Here is a trick to play Tetris, also known as Klotz, on the Siemens S1.
Turn on the phone. Enter the PIN code. Before the phone has connected to the GSM network, continue
these steps:
Choose F 9 (function settings)
2:Choose Send own number and press the right button to select.
Press 9

USE 2 as < and 8 as >, 5 to rotate the pieces and 4 to drop them.

I just found out from one of the Tetris developers that during the development, the game was included
on the phone, although it was removed in production. It seems that someone holds the patent for the games for
mobile phones and Siemens did not pay the license fees. If you cannot find with Menu F-9-9, it means that you do not
is.

Siemens C 25.
Hidden codes

Unlocking the operator: *#0003*(8-digit secret code)#.

*#06# to see the IMEI number (International Mobile Equipment Identity).

Default language: * # 0000 #, and green button.

Pin Out

1-Fund
2-SB
3-Power
4-NC
5-TX
6-RX
7-Clock
8-Data
9-Microphone background
10-HF Microphone
11-Audio
12-Audio Fund

Siemens S1.
Hidden codes

Operator unlock:*#0003*(8-digit secret code)#.

*#06# to see the IMEI number (International Mobile Equipment Identity).

Tetris
Turn on the phone and enter the PIN code. Before the phone connects to the network, press F9, Send
private number, right button, 9. To move left, use 2; to the right, use 8; to turn
the pieces, the 5; and to drop them, the 4.

Monitor Mode
Menu
2. 9 (Phone Options)
3. 7 (Phone Status)
4. Left button (left MENU key)
5. 5553756
6. Button to end a call (red key)

Now Monitor should appear at the bottom of the Network Options menu.
If you press the right button on the screen when you enter, the monitor mode will display a list of the six cells with the
stronger signals. Test mode indicators: (* = only available when a call is made

Channel number
Signal strength (dB)
N: NCC (Color Code)
B: BCC (Color Code)
CI: Cell identification (in Hex)
C1+: (see RX and RXAM)
LAI: Location Area Identity. It shows the network identification code (42F010 = 240.01) and MSC
Transmit power (dB)
RXAM: Receive signal strength point
Time Slot Number
TA*: Timing Advance. Distance of the repeater in Km X 2
PL*: Power level.
Power table
PL (energy level 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
dB: 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13
Vatios: 2 1.3 .8 .5 .3 .2 .13 .08 .05 .03 .02
LF* C1: value with continuous transmission from the repeater.
LS* C1: value with discontinuous transmission from the repeater.
QF*: continuous bit error rate transmission of the repeater.
QS*: bit error rate with discontinuous transmission of the repeater.

BER table (Bit Error Rate)

01234567
0.2 0.8 0.4 1.6 3.2 6.4 12.8 25.6

Tips and tricks

Sunset on the screen. For the Siemens S3 or newer versions.

In the phone book, in the section of personal numbers, you must mark in the first position
+12022243121 (Capitol number in Washington DC) and save it without a name. Then, open it again.
the phone book and act as if you wanted to change the number, but change nothing. On the screen
A beautiful sunset will appear.

Pin Out

1- Background

2- SB
3- Power
4- NC
5- TX
6- RX
7- Watch
8- Data
9- Background microphone
10- HF Microphone
11- Audio
12- Audio Fund

Siemens S3-S4-S6
View IMEI: Press MENU, 9 and 8.

View software version: Press MENU, 9, 8, and the left key twice (only once in
the case of the S6).

Lock keyboard: Select option 3 from the MENU (Lock) and accept the Lock option.
keyboard. Or keep the # key pressed.

Keyboard unlocking: The same as for locking it.

Siemens S6 Power
- View IMEI:*#06#

View software version: Without the SIM press *#06# and the left menu key.

Siemens S10
- View IMEI: Dial *#06#

Software version: Pulsar *#06# and the upper left menu key

Siemens S25

* *#06# Shows the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identifier).

* *#06# (WITHOUT INSERTING THE SIM) It shows you the IMEI, but if you press the softkey (top left button) now, you will see the
installed software version.
Known versions: 05, 08, 10
E/F/H means: Enhanced Full Rate, Full Rate and Half Rate. It seems that these modes are selected
automatically.
* *#0606# (WITHOUT INSERTING THE SIM) It shows you a hexadecimal number and if you then press the softkey you can see the degree
of blocking that the phone has. If someone knows what this is about, let them tell it.
* *#9999# Restores the phone to its original settings, does not affect the SIM.
* *#0000# Sets the language to automatic.
* *#0001# Sets the language to English.
* *#0034# Sets the language to Spanish.
* *#0090# Sets the language to Turkish.
Language codes that work but most just translate to English, well these
son:*#00XX# where XX are some of these numbers: 00, 01, 09, 20, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38
39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 52, 54, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 81, 84, 86, 90, 91, 92, 94, 95, [Link]
someone testing discovers that someone is doing something interesting to say.
It seems to work to unlock the phone, but I'm not sure and I don't know how.
it works well. Where XXX... is a number of 8 digits probably obtained from the IMEI
All these codes can be executed when it asks for the PIN, even without the SIM card inserted.
To check if the cable connecting it to the computer is working, we can use the Hyper Terminal program that comes with it.
with windows, we need to create a direct connection to COM X, set it to 57600, Data bits 8, parity
none and 1 stop bits. Next, we turn on the phone, and if the cable works, two appear
little squares and 'OK'
When the keyboard is locked, you can dial 112 (emergency phone).
If you write a number between 0-150 and then press #, you will access the phone memory address.
from the SIM, corresponding to that number. The list that appears is ordered based on how they have
I am entering the numbers, not alphabetically as in the phone directory.
* In a conversation, you can press the # key to Disable and Enable the Notepad... what is that??
Well, a nonsense means that when you are talking you can write a number on the screen (to call)
then, or save it in memory).
One way to ignore a call without being too obvious is to press the mute button on the phone, the *.
when it starts to ring.

TRICKS FOR CHINESE PHONES

Secret codes in Chinese cell phones

Código de usuario por defecto: 1122, 3344, 1234, 5678

The engineer mode: * # 110 * 01 #
Enable the COM port: * # 110 * 01 # -> Device -> Set UART -> PSConfig -> UART1/115200
The factory mode: * # 987 #
Screen contrast: * # 369 #
Factory reset: * # 987 * 99 #
Software version: * # 800 #
Software version: * # 900 #
Set the default language: * # 0000 # Send
Set the language English: * # 0044 # Send
Set language English (new firmware * # 001 # Send

Fly service codes:

2040 (i) restore default values: *#987*99# Send
M100 software version: # # # # 0000 #
MX200 reset to factory settings: *#987*99# Send
MX200 software version: * # 900 # Send
MP500 reset to default values: *# 987 * 99 # Send
MP500 software version: * # 900 # Send
Non-compliances SL300m reset: * # 987 * 99 # Send
SL300m software version: * # 900 # Send
Non-compliances SL500m reset: * # 987 * 99 # Send
SL500m software version: * # 900 # Send
Set the language to English: * # 0044 #
Set the language to Russian: * # 0007 #
* # 66 # * Set Factory Mode CONFIRMED
* # 8375 # Displays the CONFIRMED software version
* # 1234 # A2DP mode ACP CONFIRMED
* # 1234 # A2DP Mode INT CONFIRMED
* # 0000 # + Send: Set Default Language CONFIRMED
Send: Adjust Russian language confirmed
Send: Adjust French language confirmed
* # 0034 # + Send: Set language to Spanish confirmed
* # 0039 # + Send: Adjusted Italian language confirmed
Send: Adjust language English CONFIRMED
* # 0049 # + Send: Adjust German language confirms
Adjust Thai language CONFIRMED
Send: Adjust Vietnamese language CONFIRMED
* # 0966 # + Send: Adjust Arabic language CONFIRMED

Chinese models:

Default user codes: 1122, 3344, 1234, 5678

The engineer mode: *#110*01#
Factory mode: * # 987 #
Enable the COM port: * # 110 * 01 # -> Device -> Set UART -> PSConfig -> UART1/115200
Restore factory settings: *#987*99#
Screen contrast: * # 369 #
Software version: * # 800 #
Software version: * # 900 #
Set the default language: * # 0000 # Send
Set of English: * # 0044 # Send
Set of English language (new firmware) * # 001 # Send also- See more at: [Link]
[Link]/2012/10/[Link]#[Link]