Things You Never Knew Your Cell Phone Could Do

[Spaz]

THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW YOUR CELL PHONE COULD DO:



There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies. Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for survival.

Check out the things that you can do with it:



The Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile; network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked. Try it out.



How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone?

To check your Mobile phone's serial, key in the following digits on your phone: number # 0 6 # *

A 15 digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. When your phone gets stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either. If everybody does this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.



Cell phone companies are charging us $1.00 to $1.75 or more for 411 information calls when they don't have to. Most of us do not carry a telephone directory in our vehicle, which makes this situation even more of a problem. When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial (800) FREE 411 or (800) 373-3411 without incurring any charge at all. Program this into your cell phone now. This is the kind of information people don't mind receiving, so pass it on to your family and friends.

[7camaro7]

I've got the free 411 thing on mine already but I the #06#* thing didn't work.

[ss~zoso~ss]

cool info

[MadSeason]

i know verizon needs the code off you phone behind the battery to activate it anyway, so if its stolen all you need to do is call them and say its stolen... instantly a paperweight

[ntimid8r]

The Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile; network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked. Try it out.

I work with this almost everyday. Part of the certification a cell phone manufacturer has to go through to make a phone eligible for the market.

[ntimid8r]

i know verizon needs the code off you phone behind the battery to activate it anyway, so if its stolen all you need to do is call them and say its stolen... instantly a paperweight

Cingular uses a USIM which stores all your information. The USIM is removeable so you can use it in any phone that uses that technology. But even with no USIM inserted you can make a 112 emergency call.

[Spaz]

I work with this almost everyday. Part of the certification a cell phone manufacturer has to go through to make a phone eligible for the market.

just some handy information that most people don't know about... specially handy for example if you get trapped in a sink hole or some thing weird and can't get a signal...

[eddierox]

somehow I have a free tone rings download in my inbox ..

[ntimid8r]

just some handy information that most people don't know about... specially handy for example if you get trapped in a sink hole or some thing weird and can't get a signal...

Didn't mean to under play your post. Excellent info because like you said most people don't know that.

Good call spaz.

[310stanger]

I really like the free 411! Most carriers rape you for 411

[Dax]

Thanks Spaz

[FORD RECOVERY EXPERT]

#06#* didnt work

[86 IROC-Z]

#06#* didnt work

Same here... I have a motorola SLVR

[MechanicalMehem]

Hidden Battery Power Imagine your cell battery is very low. To activate, press the keys *3370# Your cell will restart with this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged when you charge your cell next time. never tried it but hey seems pheasable, also i understand(never tried this one as well) you can unlock your vehicle with a remote via your cell phone- not shure but it'd be worth trying in a pinch.

[FORD RECOVERY EXPERT]

um no luck with that one either...

[Kjz99z28]

specially handy for example if you get trapped in a sink hole or some thing weird and can't get a signal...

[cujo]

How do you unlock a car with a cell phone?

[CaptainCaveMan]

How do you unlock a car with a cell phone?

Use the phone to break the glass

[cujo]

Lol I knew someone was going to say that.