Today at CTIA, Symbian is announcing version 9.5 of its operating system. The new version delivers improved performance including lower memory and processor requirements, more multimedia features including support for advanced camera features, better PC connectivity, support for DVB-H and ISDB-T Mobile TV standards and improved network and connection management features. Symbian 9.5 is fully backwardly compatible with all member of the Symbian 9.x family. Read on for more.

The 9.5 release is part of the scheduled 6 monthly updates of the Symbian OS and cements Symbian OS’s position as the most technical advanced mobile operating system.
Generally a Symbian OS release is found in shipping handsets about 12-16 months after it is announced.
We will bring you further details on Monday.

New Symbian OS v9.5 brings higher performance at mass market costs
CTIA Wireless, Orlando, USA and London, UK – 26 March 2007 – Symbian Ltd. today announced Symbian OS v9.5, the latest evolution of the world’s leading operating system for smartphones. Symbian OS v9.5 brings high performance features designed for richer consumer and enterprise experiences as well as significant savings to phone build costs and time to market, delivering a truly scalable operating system for the global market.
Symbian OS v9.5 is the result of continued deep collaboration with Symbian OS licensees, the world’s leading handset vendors, and its user interface platform partners including MOAP, S60 and UIQ. With high smartphone growth in developing markets and as mass market requirements from handset manufacturers continue to rise, Symbian’s addressable market is broadening across segments and regions.
Symbian OS v9.5, backward compatible with all versions of the v9 family, includes the following key enhancements:

Higher performance for lower hardware cost

Symbian OS v9.5 delivers performance improvements with reductions in requirements on memory, processor and battery, enabling smartphones based on Symbian OS v9.5 to run on the same hardware as feature phones.

Faster time to market

Symbian is continuing to improve time-to-market for handset vendors, system integrators and developers. Symbian OS v9.5 introduces new hardware adaptation interfaces for digital TV and location based services (LBS) making it cheaper and easier to bring popular services to the mass market.

Designed for richer user experiences:
Multimedia
Symbian smartphones based on Symbian OS v9.5 will support rich multimedia experiences with advanced camera features similar to standalone digital cameras with 35 new features including image orientation following tilt sensor, preset image enhancements, digital/optical zoom, auto focus spots, panorama stitch, image distortion correction auto-focus such as red-eye reduction. With improved seamless connectivity to home computers, enabling the easy transfer of music, videos and images, one smartphone can replace several devices. In addition, with support for multi-standard digital TV (DVB-H, ISDB-T) and standardised LBS, the Symbian smartphone will bring true convergence to consumers worldwide.

Enterprise
New Symbian smartphones will enable users to be more productive and save costs with Wifi-3G connection roaming. Professionals will gain the advantage of having services such as push-email and VoIP run over WiFi when in the office and automatically switch to 3G when on the move. In addition, real-time networking ensures that VoIP is not interrupted when other IP-based services, such as web browsing or push email, make a connection.

Smartphone lifestyle
With over 70% market share, Symbian continues to provide flexibility and choice to leading handset vendors who sell Symbian smartphones to over 250 network operators worldwide. The introduction of Brahmic script in Symbian OS v9.5 which extends Symbian OS support of languages to cover 99% of the world’s countries, the support for global standards including HSPDA, HSUPA and digital TV, makes Symbian the only true global mobile operating system powering both mid-range and high-end mobile phones.

Some of the key enhancements include:

Performance improvements with reductions in requirements on memory, processor and battery, new hardware adaptation interfaces for digital TV and location based services, rich multimedia experiences with advanced camera features similar to standalone digital cameras with 35 new features, support for multi-standard digital TV (DVB-H, ISDB-T) and standardised LBS, improved seamless connectivity to home computers, enabling the easy transfer of music, videos and images, Wifi-3G connection roaming.

Symbian OS v9.5, is also backward compatible with all versions of the v9 family.
Hope that Symbian’s leading user interface platform partners including MOAP, S60 and UIQ will start to integrate the latest version, whenever it would be available.

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More news… some will be similar to above;;;

“On Monday, at CTIA, Symbian will announce version 9.5 of its operating system. The new version delivers improved performance including lower memory and processor requirements, more multimedia features including support for advanced camera features, better PC connectivity, support for DVB-H and ISDB-T Mobile TV standards and improved network and connection management features. Symbian 9.5 is fully backwardly compatible with all member of the Symbian 9.x family. The 9.5 release is part of the scheduled 6 monthly updates of the Symbian OS and cements Symbian OS’s position as the most technical advanced mobile operating system. Generally a Symbian OS release is found in shipping handsets about 12-16 months after it is announced.
We will bring you further details on Monday.
New Symbian OS v9.5 brings higher performance at mass market costs
CTIA Wireless, Orlando, USA and London, UK – 26 March 2007 – Symbian Ltd. today announced Symbian OS v9.5, the latest evolution of the world’s leading operating system for smartphones. Symbian OS v9.5 brings high performance features designed for richer consumer and enterprise experiences as well as significant savings to phone build costs and time to market, delivering a truly scalable operating system for the global market. Symbian OS v9.5 is the result of continued deep collaboration with Symbian OS licensees, the world’s leading handset vendors, and its user interface platform partners including MOAP, S60 and UIQ. With high smartphone growth in developing markets and as mass market requirements from handset manufacturers continue to rise, Symbian’s addressable market is broadening across segments and regions.
Symbian OS v9.5, backward compatible with all versions of the v9 family, includes the following key enhancements:
Higher performance for lower hardware cost
Symbian OS v9.5 delivers performance improvements with reductions in requirements on memory, processor and battery, enabling smartphones based on Symbian OS v9.5 to run on the same hardware as feature phones.
Faster time to market
Symbian is continuing to improve time-to-market for handset vendors, system integrators and developers. Symbian OS v9.5 introduces new hardware adaptation interfaces for digital TV and location based services (LBS) making it cheaper and easier to bring popular services to the mass market.
Designed for richer user experiences:
Multimedia
Symbian smartphones based on Symbian OS v9.5 will support rich multimedia experiences with advanced camera features similar to standalone digital cameras with 35 new features including image orientation following tilt sensor, preset image enhancements, digital/optical zoom, auto focus spots, panorama stitch, image distortion correction auto-focus such as red-eye reduction. With improved seamless connectivity to home computers, enabling the easy transfer of music, videos and images, one smartphone can replace several devices. In addition, with support for multi-standard digital TV (DVB-H, ISDB-T) and standardised LBS, the Symbian smartphone will bring true convergence to consumers worldwide.
Enterprise
New Symbian smartphones will enable users to be more productive and save costs with Wifi-3G connection roaming. Professionals will gain the advantage of having services such as push-email and VoIP run over WiFi when in the office and automatically switch to 3G when on the move. In addition, real-time networking ensures that VoIP is not interrupted when other IP-based services, such as web browsing or push email, make a connection.
Smartphone lifestyle
With over 70% market share, Symbian continues to provide flexibility and choice to leading handset vendors who sell Symbian smartphones to over 250 network operators worldwide. The introduction of Brahmic script in Symbian OS v9.5 which extends Symbian OS support of languages to cover 99% of the world’s countries, the support for global standards including HSPDA, HSUPA and digital TV, makes Symbian the only true global mobile operating system powering both mid-range and high-end mobile phones.”

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2006 proofed to be an interesting year for the Symbian world. A large number of devices based on the Symbian OS version 9 with enhanced security became available. As usual Nokia was leading the way with S60 3rd edition with more than 10 devices launched in 2006. The real headline however was the reemergence of UIQ with Sony Ericsson launching 3 devices based on UIQ 3 : the P990i, the M600 and the W950.

A common trend observed with the launch of new Symbian devices were the long delays - often not meeting previously communicated launch dates by several months- combined with a high number of imperfections. It is clear that both Nokia and Sony Ericsson have struggled to get their first Symbian Version 9 devices finalized. The high number of firmware upgrades closely following the launch of these devices only confirms that most devices were not really ready to launch - often to the increasing frustation of early adopters. Fortunately Nokia has now made it possible for users to upgrade the firmware of their phones via the web avoiding visits to Nokia service centers, though it seems that with the high number of problems this was rather a mere necessity than a voluntary act towards the customers. Letting customers upgrade their firmware remains a risky operation which Nokia has wanted to postpone as long as possible. Sony Ericsson however have allowed firmware upgrades over the internet since a long time.

Another trend was the launch of Symbian devices for the business market. Both Nokia with the e-series - especially the E61 - and Sony Ericsson with the the M600 have made a succesfull entry into the business market, mainly with full keyboard devices targeted at heavy email users.

It was also the year when WIFI was integrated into at least the high end Symbian smartphones (despite operator pressure) and when built-in cameras reached a quality level comparable to standalone digital cameras in terms of resolution and optical quality.

Symbian still basically remained limited to devices from Nokia and Sony Ericsson, though their was a surprising announcement of the first ever device by long time S60 licensee LG. Samsung continues to follow Symbian at a distance, also announcing a first S60 3rd edition device. And of course there is the huge success of Symbian in Japan, though most Symbian phones over there are still not open for 3rd party developers. Sony Ericsson still remains the only vendor having launched UIQ 3 devices, though the acquisition of UIQ by Sony Ericsson could revitalise the licensing of UIQ to other vendors. In any case, Sony Ericsson has confirmed a large number of new UIQ devices will hit the market in 2007!

When looking at the symbian software applications from 3rd party developers the story is rather gloomy. Symbian software developer companies struggled even more than the device manufacturers trying to cope with a full binary break caused by Symbian OS 9, a lack of available devices and a high number of innovations such as the new security framework, SVG icons, scalable UI, … This resulted in a very limited number of available applications even months after the launch of the first Symbian OS 9 devices. Though all main titles and categories are now available, the choice certainly remains very limited compared to e.g. Windows Mobile. Finally, the compulsory Symbian Signing for all but the simplest of applications has clearly put a barrier in place which has been difficult to overcome for small developers , despite the free signing service offered for freeware.

Looking at the (Symbian) smartphone market in general a new sense of reality has emerged. The overoptimistic marketing talk has disappeared and made place for a more realistic view on growth and uptake of the smartphone category. The promise of the ultimate converged (symbian) smartphone device enabling users to fulfill all their needs with one device (e-mail, web-browsing, navigation, music, digital camera, video camera,…) has not fully materialized. Separate PND satellite navigation devices and music ipods are more popular than ever before. Somewhere the ultimate converged device got stuck between being too average on each task individually and too complex to configure, install and maintain by the end user. Consumers still clearly prefer dedicated devices working out of the box and requiring little or no installation or configuration. For this, they are happy to pay the price of having to carry several devices with them. There is still a long way to go for the converged smartphone!

Looking forward to 2007 it is clear that Symbian - and especially Nokia - are taking a breath. Far less devices have been announced than ever before - currently only the N95 and the 6290 being due for launch. This break will be much needed by developers still catching up with Symbian OS9. What is needed now is stability and reliability. Changes will be more incremental e.g. adding GPS hardware and software to a device.

2007 will be a year with many challenges. Will smartphones become an established consumer category? Will symbian smartphones reach a price level attractive for the mass market? Will smartphone owners find the way to 3rd party software? It is unlikely all of these issues will be solved soon, but at least some breakthroughs are badly needed to keep the smartphone momentum going in 2007!

Soure: http://bonte.co.uk

The recently launched XSeries by Hutch 3G website advertizes Unlimited Skype VOIP calls from your X-Series mobile.

Skype lets you make unlimited Skype calls to all Skype PC users and other Skype 3 mobile customers, anywhere in the world. With your X-Series mobile, you can now use Skype on the move. Even when you can�t be near your computer, you can still make calls. And you can see when your friends are online and available to talk.

XSeries is launching on 1st December. And one of the mobile phones featured on their website is the Nokia N73 running Symbian based S60 2nd Edition. Does that mean a Symbian Skype mobile client is almost ready for launch?

Recently, the majority of cellular phones provided a large number of their new customers. Today, I wish to introduce another feature-phone Operis Opus, whose design and performance with certainty to be part of the audience, and nemalochislennouu.

Appearance smartphone, you can appreciate the pictures it is not actually bad. On the operational side, the Opus Operis equipped OMAP processor 750, 128MB ROM, 64MB RAM, 2.5-inch QVGA screen, 2 megapikselna camera, Bluetooth, 802.11 b / g, and slots for memory cards miniSD format. Smartfonom Office will be carried out through the operating system Windows Mobile 5.0. The tube will be on sale in November. The prostitution unknown.

*# 06 # Seriennummer/IMEI indicates (actually also a GSM is code - see further below)
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*# 0000 # SW version announcements (e.g. V3.42.1, 16-10-03, Nhl-10)
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*# 2820 # Bluetooth (BT) device address indicate
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xx # Directory quick access (xx = storage location and afterwards lozenge e.g. 24 #)
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A/from key Short pressing for menu for switching between profiles
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Menu key Long pressing for “task manager” - switching between active programs (with “C” key programs can be terminated.)
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Menu quick access Over in the menu e.g. to point 3.1 arrive simply 31 enter (if the third symbol a file is opened is for these and then in it started the first Programm/Icon).
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Autostart go around When switching on of the Handys on to the pin inquiry the key “ABC” (pin) comes the whole time keeps pressed - this is to ignore (allegedly) the autoinitialization programs.
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# Do not switch between different lines (AS)… goes e.g. with Austrian ONE Handys (see nose cunning). I could not try out however also, since I did not have 2 lines on the SIM map.
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12345 … is according to standard set the Nokia nokia-Sicherheitscode.
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0000 … is according to standard those (with Vodafone windshield frame section) set 2te pin and that standard net code/password
With D1 the standard net code is the last 4 numbers of the card number without HLR e.g. 99999234-5/55 - > 2345
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0 - for a long time press If one the “0″ in the main menue for a long time presses those homepage of the standard WAP connection is called.
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Caution - starting from here the codes are “dangerous”

*#7370925538#
* # of res wallet # … is to be deleted the code around the “wallet”! Input like normal telephone number (not in wallet code inquiry windows).
NOTE! Afterwards the “wallet” is empty, can again be put on however with new code.
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*# 7780 # The “original attitudes” and telephone re-establishes is again started (an appropriate inquiry and it follow before must the sicherheitscode be entered).
NOTE! Afterwards various “attitudes” are away - among other things these:
·1 Points of entrance (Provider dependent points of entrance and attitudes)
·2 Bluetooth attitudes
·3 Favorite
·4 Allocation of the two keys (beside Navi keys) in the main menue
·5 Profiles are “neglected” (as with distribution) - still there however new bell tones, etc. are…
·6 SMS/MMS/E Mail attitudes
·7 Logos and spielstaende (allegedly) also deleted…
Programs, calendars and contacts, etc. not changed…
Also the sicherheitscode remains.
This putting back goes also via menu under “attitudes - general - original telephone once.”.
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*# 7370 # Soft format: If the Handy (only telephone memory) formats, puts back the attitudes (see * to # 7780 #) and implements a software RESET. (however still another inquiry comes before.)
NOTE! If the Akku to 75% are loaded at least, Akku do not only accomplish during the procedure under any circumstances remove! The procedure takes some minutes (approx. 3-4), is absolutely waiting!
This is “only” a soft format… Hard format with “green, 3, *”… see below.
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Green, * 3 Hard format: If the Handy (only telephone memory) formats, puts back the attitudes (see * to # 7780 #) and implements a RESET.
NOTE! If the Akku to 75% are loaded at least, Akku do not only accomplish during the procedure under any circumstances remove! The procedure takes some minutes (approx. 3-4), is absolutely waiting!

Proceeding: Equipment switch off, which keep “green key” (take off) at the same time pressed, “*” and to “3″ key and switch the equipment on (the keys thereby keep further pressed)… to “Formatting” on the display appears…
If that does not function, then equipment for 1 hour switch off, Akku so for a long time rausnehmen and again try.
“only” virtual the memory is generally cleared - genuine formatting can take place only in a Nokia service center, if the Fash is deleted there and/or new L.G. is installed.
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Mixed * # 92702689 #, then switch - system menu off (goes with me not)

The following code do not fold (with me also):
* EFR0 # (* 3370 #) EFR activate (EFR = Enhanced Full rate Coding - language optimization)
# EFR0 # (# 3370 #) EFR switch off
* HRC # (* 4720 #) HRC switch on (HRC = helped rate Coding - language compression)
# HRC0 # (# 4720 #) HRC switch off
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SIM LOCK Simlock status query: (use “*” the key over “p,w” and “+” indications to enter)
# pw+ 1234567890 +1 # Provider LOCK status
# pw+ 1234567890 +2 # network LOCK status
# pw+ 1234567890 +3 # Country LOCK status
# pw+ 1234567890 +4 # Sim Card LOCK status
The code 1234567890 must be computed with a program e.g. SmartDCT4Calc and/or DCT 4 code Calculator from IMEI, etc….
Info. to Simlock: SIM LOCK makes it for the offerer/network carriers possible, subsidized (verguenstigte) Handys to offer. Thus one makes oneself if necessary punishable if one SIM LOCK deactivated - in addition the warranty can purged. I take over for it no adhesion or responsibility!
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GSM code … should function at each Handy - however Netz(betreiber)abhaengig are… and “harmless”…
Generally applies: First enter code, “send” afterwards (< send green key > press) and one moment wait…
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SMS Tipps To Tipps & cheat about SMS (with appropriate codes) are immediately in the FAQ list .
For example for the topic: SMS “retard” and/or deferred send, acknowledgment of receipt, reports…
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Mark more simply To Tipps & cheat to the topic “mark” e.g. with SMS entrance.
Over simply to mark simply the “pin” (ABC key) hold some e.g. SMS and move then Jostick downward.
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Call number transmission * 31 # - { CLIR - Calling LINE identification Restriction switches on for the general call number transmission }
# 31 # - switch off the general call number transmission
# 31 # [ telephone number ] - with the next call suppress the own call number (thus temporary)
* 31 # [ telephone number ] - with the next call transfer own call number (thus temporary)
* # 31 # - status query (of call number transmission)
# 31 * [ telephone number ] - own call number show, although receiving station switched call number suppression on. (is not usually de-energised of the Netz(betreiber).)

* 30 # - switch { TIE-clip - Calling LINE identification presentation for the announcement on of the call number of the caller }
# 30 # - switch off
* # 30 # - status query

This also partly goes with 6600 via Men: Attitudes - calls - own No. send…

The following codes are not supported by most Netz(betreibern):
* # 76 # - announcement of the call number, under which one reached the calling (not its call number during rufumleitung!) { COLP - COonnected LINE identification presentation }
* 76 # - switch on
# 76 # - switch off

* # 77 # - announcement of the call number, under which the caller reached me (not my call number during rufumleitung meinerseits!) { COLR - COnnected LINE identification Restriction }
* 77 # - switch on
# 76 # - switch off
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Call bypasses (call Forwarding) Bypass code (U):
U=21 always
U=61 retards
U=62 not attainable
U=67 occupies

U=61, 62, 67 can be parallel active

U=21 - > and then no more call signaling overwrites U=61,62 and 67!
Service code (D):
Not all nets support all services
D=10 language and fax (all calls)
D=11 only language
D=12 all data (speed/minutes)
D=13 only fax
D=14 DATEX j (active?)
D=15 teletex (active?)
D=16 only SMS
D=18 all data except SMS
D=19 all services except SMS
D=20 all services
D=21 all asynchronous services
D=22 all synchronous services
D=23 3.1 kHz GSM of language services
D=24 all synchronous POINT ton of POINT DATA inclusive. PADs
D=25 only data (all asynchronous POINT ton of POINT DATA inclusive. PADs)
D=26 DATA pack exchange on the left of inclusive. PADs
D=27 services thru PADs
D=29 12 Kbps digitally left

** U * [ goal call number ] * D # - bypass switch on
Input without * D means bypass of all services

Call bypasses (call Forwarding)
01.01.04 Bypass code (U):
U=21 always
U=61 retards
U=62 not attainable
U=67 occupies

U=61, 62, 67 can be parallel active

U=21 - > and then no more call signaling overwrites U=61,62 and 67!
Service code (D):
Not all nets support all services
D=10 language and fax (all calls)
D=11 only language
D=12 all data (speed/minutes)
D=13 only fax
D=14 DATEX j (active?)
D=15 teletex (active?)
D=16 only SMS
D=18 all data except SMS
D=19 all services except SMS
D=20 all services
D=21 all asynchronous services
D=22 all synchronous services
D=23 3.1 kHz GSM of language services
D=24 all synchronous POINT ton of POINT DATA inclusive. PADs
D=25 only data (all asynchronous POINT ton of POINT DATA inclusive. PADs)
D=26 DATA pack exchange on the left of inclusive. PADs
D=27 services thru PADs
D=29 12 Kbps digitally left

** U * [ goal call number ] * D # - bypass switch on
Input without * D means bypass of all services

## U ** D # - switch bypass off (individual bypasses and service code)
Without ** D all services are switched off to bypasses
## 002 # (all bypasses for all service codes switch off)
## 004 # (switch off only U=61, 62, 67 and for all service codes - thus “, not attainable, nonacceptance “occupies)

* # U ** D # - status of the bypasses query:
Input without ** D queries all services and bypasses

Bypass in the speaking and/or fax box: Number in bypass procedure with D=11 and/or 13 enter
Goal call number (e.g. D2-Netz: +49,172 xxx) and Handynummer without preselection (if necessary 172 replaces) enter.

Tap: During switched on rufumleitung “with occupied” being able “to reject” calls by one the red key during “to ring” presses. The caller is then passed on to the goal call number of the occupying bypass (e.g. mailbox).
Type for waiting period during rufumleitung 61: ** 61 * [ goal call number ] * 11 * [ time in sec. (5 to 30) ] #

This also partly goes with 6600 via menu: Attitudes - rufumleitungen -…

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Knock/stops/parks/faults Knocks is signaling a secondary call during a current discussion
* 43 # - switch on
# 43 # - switch off
* # 43 # - status query

This also partly goes with 6600 via menu: Attitudes - calls - knocking…

0 < sends > - reject while the discussion a knocking
1 < send > - discussion terminate, knocking discussion accept
certain discussion (y) terminate 1 (y) < send >
2 < sends > - discussion park, knocking discussion accept
certain discussion and new discussion leads 2 parks (y) < sends >

0 < sends > - caller the busy condition signal

This also partly goes with 6600 via menus existing during the discussion.
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Call barrier Possible only if bypass of the service code is switched off.
Check code (S):
S=33 all outgoing transmissions
S=331 outgoing abroad
S=332 outgoing abroad except home
S=35 all arriving transmissions
S=351 all arriving abroad

Special check codes (s) delete:
Switch off only in connection with the procedure
S=330 check code status outgoing & arriving transmissions switch off
S=333 check code status outgoing transmissions switch off
S=353 check code status arriving transmissions switch off
Service code (D):
Not all nets support all services
D=10 language and fax (all calls)
D=11 only language
D=12 all data (speed/minutes)
D=13 only fax
D=14 DATEX j (active?)
D=15 teletex (active?)
D=16 only SMS
D=18 all data except SMS
D=19 all services except SMS
D=20 all services
D=21 all asynchronous services
D=22 all synchronous services
D=23 3.1 kHz GSM of language services
D=24 all synchronous POINT ton of POINT DATA inclusive. PADs
D=25 only data (all asynchronous POINT ton of POINT DATA inclusive. PADs)
D=26 data packet exchange links incl. PADs
D=27 services thru PADs
D=29 12 Kbps digital link

* S * [Passwort] * D # - einschalten der Anruf-Sperre
# S * [Passwort] * D # - ausschalten der Anruf-Sperre
*# S # - Status der Anruf-Sperre abfragen

Passwort für Handy Sperre ändern:
** 03 ** [altes Passwort] * [neues Passwort] * [neues Passwort wiederholen] #
** 03 * 330 *[altes Passwort] * [neues Passwort] * [neues Passwort wiederholen] #

Dies geht beim 6600 auch teilweise via Menü: Einstellungen - Anrufsperre …
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PIN ändern ** 04 * [alte PIN] * [neue PIN] * [neue PIN wiederholen] #
** 042 * [alte PIN 2] * [neue PIN 2] * [neue PIN 2 wiederholen] #

PIN entsperren: ** 05 * [PUK] * [neue PIN] * [neue PIN wiederholen] #
PIN 2 entsperren: ** 052 * [PUK2] * [neue PIN 2] * [neue PIN 2 wiederholen] #

Dies geht beim 6600 auch teilweise via Menü: Einstellungen - Sicherheit - Telefon und SIM
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Diverse Codes Die folgenden Codes klappen nur in einigen (wenigen) Netzen/Netzbetreibern … leider z.B. nicht im Vodafone D2 Netz (in Deutschland):
*#100# - Eigene Nummer (Own Number)
*#101# - HLR Nummer
*#102# - Switch Nummer
*#103# - Zeit im Netz (Network Time)
*#104# - Anrufbeantworter Nummer (Voice mailbox number)
*#105# - Switch number
*#147# - Letzter Anrufer (Last Caller)

#646# - Minutes Used: (646 spells ‘MIN’)
*#1345# or *174# - Vodafone Prepaid balance

*78 - Do not disturb - nur in Nord America in GSM und CDMA Netzen möglich
*79 - Cancel (s.o.)
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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
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THE JAMES BOND TRICK

If you short-circuit theleft middle and right pins on the bottom of the phone with all connections touching each other, the Nokia software hangs! The profile “Headset” will be activated. Before you do this just activate the “Automatic Answer” in the headset profile and set the ringing volume to “Mute”. Now you can use your phone for checking out what people are talking about in a room. Just place it under a table in a room and call it. The phone receives the call without ringing and you can listen to what people are saying.
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Clock Stopping

To check weather your SIM Card supports clock stopping type-

*#746025625# (*#SIM0CLOCK#)
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To enter the service menu type-

*#92702689# (*#WAR0ANTY#)

Serial number (IMEI)

Production date (MM/YY)

Purchase date (MM/YY) You can only enter the date once.

Date of last repair (0000=No repair)

Transfer user data to another Nokia phone via Infra-Red