Mobile Tricks
Mind Your Mobile Manners
The mobiles industry wants as many people as possible to enjoy the benefits of mobile telecommunications and encourages individuals to use their mobile phones in a responsible manner and to be considerate and aware of situations where using their mobile phone might annoy others.
1. When in doubt, always go out
When possible go outside or to another room to make your call if your call might disturb others. Also, features such as text messaging answering services, call diversion and vibration alert can be used to receive important calls without disturbing others.
2. If you can�t turn it off, use silent mode
If you need to keep your phone on for important calls, then turn it to silent or vibrate mode. It�s the ring of a mobile phone in inappropriate places and times such as at the tennis or in restaurants which annoys people the most.
3. When required turn your phone off and check it�s off
There are some places where people should never talk on a mobile phone or send text messages and where the ringing of a mobile phone or message alert is considered highly unacceptable, such as: movies, stage shows, weddings, funerals, concerts, speeches, classrooms and lectures. In these cases, turn your phone off and remember to check it�s off before you enter the venue. You can always check your voicemail, text messages or your answering service afterwards.
4. Keep your conversations private
People�s sense of personal space varies in each situation. Making a call in a busy pub may be okay, but talking loudly in a confined space like a lift or on a train tends to infringe on others personal space. Be aware of where you are and who you are with and what others are doing before deciding to make or accept a call. In some situations it might be better to send a text message.
5. Speak softly
Mobile phones have very sensitive microphones that can pick even the softest voice, so there is no need to shout. If you are having trouble hearing the other caller, check that you have the volume on your phone set high enough.
6. You don�t always have to answer- use your messaging service
It�s a natural reflex to answer your phone if it rings, however, if you forget to put your phone on silent or vibrate mode and it rings at an inappropriate moment, send the call to voice mail or your answering service (usually by pressing the hang-up key).
7. Talk to the one you�re with
If you receive a call during a conversation, send the call to your voicemail or answering service. Your first priority should be to the person you are with. However, if you are expecting an important call let the person you�re with know before the call arrives and excuse yourself before accepting the call.
8. Don�t send inappropriate messages
Messaging is a great way to communicate, but don�t send offensive or threatening text, voice, picture or any other sort of message, because it is a criminal offence to use a mobile phone to menace or harass someone. Also receivers can save messages and easily identify you as the sender.
9. Respect others' privacy when using in-phone cameras
In-phone cameras shouldn�t be used anywhere a normal camera would be considered inappropriate, such as in change rooms or toilets. You should ask for permission before you take someone�s picture. Also bear in mind that some venues do not allow the use of cameras and may refuse entry to anyone with one.
10. Ban the ring: not the phone
Wherever conversations are normally acceptable, venues can help by asking people to turn their phones to silent or vibrate mode rather than turning it off. This approach will help with compliance, especially for people who need their phone for important calls. Venues can also assist by reminding people to set their phones to silent mode, before they enter.
How to quickly repair your Mobile Phone dropped in water?
Many of you get your mobile phone wet by one way or another. You worry as you mistakenly drop your mobile phone in water. It can also get wet if you are out in a heavy rain. However, there is no need to panic. It is possible to save your wet mobile phone by quickly repairing it. In order to save your mobile phone from water damage, you can consider these easy and simple solutions:
Act rapidly :
The first thing you have to do in order to save your wet mobile phone is to act rapidly. Quickly remove all the detachable parts as well as covers possible such as the back cover, battery, the SIM card, memory card etc. Next, take a piece of cloth or a tissue paper to wipe the excess water you are able to notice within the mobile phone. Make sure that you dry it completely. If you don' t do this, the water inside the mobile phone will begin to evaporate and gather in places which will be difficult to reach.
his will save your wet mobile phone and it will start working if it was under water for just a little while.
Using a hairdryer :
Take a hairdryer and begin drying the mobile phone while giving more consideration to the place where the battery is located. The battery housing usually consists of tiny holes to let in air (so giving more space for water) inside the mobile phone.
Make sure that you are not holding the hairdryer very near to the mobile phone. Keeping it too close to the mobile phone may harm the electrical mechanism of the mobile phone. Keep on drying the mobile phone from a safe distance for about twenty to thirty minutes.
If solution number 1 and solution number 2 don't work, try solution number 3.
Drying for a long time:
Take off the covers as well as battery from the mobile phone. Put the phone in a dry as well as warm place to let the water inside the phone evaporate gradually from the little holes in the mobile phone. Tips on buying your mobile
An increasing number of people of all ages own mobile phones, enjoying the convenience, freedom and re-assurance they provide.
There is a range of different handsets and contracts available, providing mobile communication solutions to suit consumers
- What's your budget? Before you do anything else, think about why you want a mobile phone and determine your budget. There are numerous types of call plan, to suit various budgets and needs. There are also services available to help you keep track of what you spend consider whether this would help you and check out what options are available.
- What are your usage patterns? How often will you be using the phone, at what time of day and what will be your average call length? Will you be using the phone mostly for voice calls, or to SMS friends? Your usage patterns may help determine what type of plan is best for you and your budget.
- What types of plan are available? There are four basic types of service agreement: fixed-term contracts, monthly plans, pre-paid or leasing. Pre-paid is ideal if you want to ensure you stay within a specified budget - perfect for teenagers. Getting a pre-paid first is also a good way of finding out what your usage is and helping you decide what type of plan might best suit you. Monthly plans allow you the flexibility of receiving monthly bills without signing a long-term contract. Business users may prefer the convenience of fixed-term, while leasing may suit you if you only need a phone and handset for a short time. New capped' plans (available post or pre-paid, depending on mobile carrier) also offer convenience and value and may suit many users.
- What are the call rates within each plan? Call rates vary from plan-to-plan. It's important to assess both the rates and the call charge calculation methods when assessing your options. Issues to consider include: How arecall charges calculated? On some plans you will be billed per second, on others, per block of time used (usually per 30 or 60 seconds), or, on the newer capped' deals (post and pre-paid), call caps' apply to many services, providing value and certainty; Is there a flag fall (an amount paid for each connection, in addition to call costs)? Are there any special offers (eg cheaper calls off-peak, or to friends on the same network, or for SMS)?
- What features do you need in a handset? A basic handset will allow you to make calls and send and receive SMS. You'll need a more sophisticated one if you want to use the phone abroad, use MMS, voice recording, make video calls, download video or access the internet. Other features to consider are battery capacity (some handsets run longer between charges than others), ease of use, and your coverage requirements (see coverage'). Consider what you really need or you'll be paying for features you never use. If you already have a handset, are you eligible for other plans?
- How much flexibility do you need? Consider your need for flexibility - and your budget - before you buy a handset or take out a plan. Are you likely to want the flexibility to upgrade your handset when a new one becomes available? Might you want to change to a different plan in six months? There are many different options for paying for handsets (e.g. up-front, flexi-rent deals, as part of your service agreement), and different plans (whether pre-paid or post-paid) have different terms and conditions for example some include penalties for changing networks, or plans, for example. Read the small print and check you can meet all the minimum conditions of the contract before signing anything.
- What coverage do you require? Where will you be using the phone only in metropolitan areas, or in the country? The two dominant types of mobile network are GSM and CDMA. Check with the carriers where they have coverage to ensure they can provide the service where you need it before signing up. Your coverage requirements may also affect your handset choice (there are CDMA and GSM handsets).
- Evaluate the options. Once you've worked out what you need/want, do your homework; shop around and compare what is available, and what will best suit your likely usage and budget.
Lost and stolen mobile phones keep it safe & know what to do if you lose it.
If you lose your mobile phone, or have it stolen, not only do you have to deal with the inconvenience of not having your phone, but you could be paying for someone else�s calls!
PREVENTION
Prevention is better than cure.
Reduce your phone�s appeal to thieves and assist in its recovery if it is lost or stolen:
1) Treat your phone as you would any valuable item: Even if you got your handset as a $0 upfront deal�, this does not reflect its true cost. Handsets are expensive - they can cost more than $1000.
- Be discrete. Keep your mobile on you. Never put it down in a public place or leave it unattended.
- Switch to vibrate mode in circumstances where a ring tone might attract the attention of a thief.
2) Use your phone�s security features: Your phone has security features which you can use to stop others using your phone for example, you can set a Personal Identification Number (PIN) number which must be entered before anyone can use the phone. Read your handset User Guide to find out what features your phone has and use them. Even if your phone isn�t stolen, someone might be tempted to borrow your phone and make a few expensive calls without your knowledge.
3) Name it: Some form of personal identification on your phone can deter the would-be thief. Consider engraving your initials on your phone and the battery, and � if you have one also including your driver�s license number.
4) Know your IMEI: Every mobile phone has a unique 15-digit electronic serial number, known as the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. Record your phone�s IMEI number and keep it in a safe place in case your phone is lost or stolen. You can check your IMEI number by dialing *#06#.
5) Insurance: Don�t assume your phone is covered in your (or your parent�s) home contents insurance. Check and consider insuring it separately, if necessary. Remember that even if you got the phone for ‘$0 upfront�, this doesn�t mean it was free it means the cost was absorbed in the overall contract price. You may not be able to get a replacement phone for $0 upfront.
LOST OR STOLEN
If your phone is lost or stolen:
6) Notify your network carrier AND the police immediately in the event of loss or theft. Tell them your IMEI number and any other identifying features on your phone (e.g. engraved initials). Your carrier can use this number to block your phone from all networks once you report the phone lost or stolen, making it useless to any thief. Importantly, this also ensures you�re not paying for any calls made by the thief. If the handset is subsequently found, the IMEI block can be easily removed as long as you can prove you�re the original, rightful owner of the phone. Mobile phone viruses, simple measures to protect yoursel
The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has developed consumer tips to assist users to protect themselves against the risk of mobile phone viruses.
This guide explains what viruses are, how they spread, and what can be done about them.
What’s a mobile phone virus?
A mobile phone virus or mobile malware - malicious mobile software - is a computer virus specifically adapted for the mobile phone environment and designed to spread from one vulnerable phone to another.
A virus is a program code that replicates by being copied to another program. Viruses can be transmitted as attachments to an email or in a download file. Some viruses take effect as soon as their code is executed; other viruses can lie dormant. A virus that replicates by resending itself as an email attachment or as a part of a network message is known as a worm.
Viruses can range from benign to quite harmful; they can erase data from the infected phone or send fake messages purporting to be from the phones owner. How prevalent are mobile phone viruses? The current security risk from mobile phone viruses and worms is low.
Until many more smart phones or PDAs are in use, and users of these phones are regularly exchanging executable files, the risk will remain low. The mobile industry takes the threat of viruses very seriously and is continually monitoring its networks and working to protect users from any future risk from mobile phone viruses. There are also some simple measures that individual users can implement to protect themselves.
What can I do to protect my phone?
The following tips can help prevent problems with viruses on your phone:
1. Switch to Bluetooth hidden mode. If your phone has Bluetooth capability, ensure that the Bluetooth capability is switched to hidden or invisible mode unless you specifically need it to be visible. This will help prevent other Bluetooth-enabled devices from finding your phone (unless you grant them the necessary permission) and will therefore help protect your phone from worms that spread using the Bluetooth wireless technology.
2. Exercise caution before opening attachments. When accepting applications sent via Bluetooth, or opening MMS attachments, exercise caution, just as you would when opening an email attachment on your PC, because they may include harmful software. Ensure the application or attachment comes from a known source, and is wary of opening files that have unfamiliar text attached to them, even if they come from someone you know.
3. Only download content from a trusted source. Trusted sources may include operator portals and other well-known brands that offer adequate protection against viruses and other harmful software. Be aware though that, as with emails, malicious or fraudulent users may be able to fake the appearance of a trusted source.
4. Consider anti-virus software. Some software is available to prevent phone viruses. You may wish to consider downloading this software.
5. Contact your phone manufacturer if concerned. If you think you have a virus, call the phone manufacturer’s care line. They can assist you confirm if it is a virus, and help fix the problem. Viruses can range from benign to quite harmful; they can erase data from the infected phone or send fake messages purporting to be from the phones owner. How prevalent are mobile phone viruses? The current security risk from mobile phone viruses and worms is low.
Until many more smart phones or PDAs are in use, and users of these phones are regularly exchanging executable files, the risk will remain low. The mobile industry takes the threat of viruses very seriously and is continually monitoring its networks and working to protect users from any future risk from mobile phone viruses. There are also some simple measures that individual users can implement to protect themselves.
What can I do to protect my phone?
The following tips can help prevent problems with viruses on your phone:
1. Switch to Bluetooth hidden mode. If your phone has Bluetooth capability, ensure that the Bluetooth capability is switched to hidden or invisible mode unless you specifically need it to be visible. This will help prevent other Bluetooth-enabled devices from finding your phone (unless you grant them the necessary permission) and will therefore help protect your phone from worms that spread using the Bluetooth wireless technology.
2. Exercise caution before opening attachments. When accepting applications sent via Bluetooth, or opening MMS attachments, exercise caution, just as you would when opening an email attachment on your PC, because they may include harmful software. Ensure the application or attachment comes from a known source, and is wary of opening files that have unfamiliar text attached to them, even if they come from someone you know.
3. Only download content from a trusted source. Trusted sources may include operator portals and other well-known brands that offer adequate protection against viruses and other harmful software. Be aware though that, as with emails, malicious or fraudulent users may be able to fake the appearance of a trusted source.
4. Consider anti-virus software. Some software is available to prevent phone viruses. You may wish to consider downloading this software.
5. Contact your phone manufacturer if concerned. If you think you have a virus, call the phone manufacturer’s care line. They can assist you confirm if it is a virus, and help fix the problem.
How to display the hidden settings of Blackberry handsets?
Today tip will help you to play with your Blackberry mobile phones using secrets codes. These secret codes will work on most of the Apple mobile handsets. You can display the hidden information of Blackberry handsets and troubleshoot the routine problems with the help of these codes.
Follow the list of latest Blackberry codes list:
Code Action
To display the IMEI Number of the mobile= Type "*", "#", "0", "6", "#" on the home screen.
Use to display the Help me option = Hold "Alt" and (left) "shift", then press "H"
Use to reset using Soft method = Press-and-hold "Alt", then press-and-hold (left) "shift", then press-and-hold "Del".
Use to Hard reset method = ALT + Right Shift + Del = hard reset
To Displays the event logs of mobile = Hold "Alt" and press "L", "G", "L", "G".
To display the source code of a web page = In the Browser, hold "Alt" and press "R", "B", "V", "S".
Use to change signal strength in decibels instead of bar
Hold "Alt" and press "N", "M", "L", "L" ( Now repeat the process to reverse the effect).
Yon can also use following codes on Home screen to enjoy more secrets.
Key shortcuts:
A or C = phonebook
A or C = phonebook
F = phone profiles
H = help
I = applications
K = locks the keys
L = calendar
M = messages folder
R = alarm
O = options
R = alarm
O = options
P = phone
S = search
T = tasks
U = calculator
V = messages
How to play with your Motorola mobile secret features?
Today tip will help you to play with your Motorola mobile secret features. These codes may be not applied to all models Motorola handsets, but you can try to configure all latest Samsung mobiles. You can display the hidden information of mobile sets and troubleshoot the routine problems using these codes.
Follow the list of latest Motorola mobile secret list:
Code Action
*7 Use to lock/unlock the mobile keys
19980722 Work as "Master key" to unlock the Motorola sets
*#06# To display the IMEI Number of the mobile
*#403# Press keys to get information about mobile manufacturing
*#301# Use to test the functions of the keys
*#303# Use to reset default language to English
*#300# Use to display the mobile software/hardware version
*#311 Use to reset the default code of mobile
*#402# Use to regulate the mobile display strength/intensity
*#304# Press keys to OFF the engineering mode
*#304*19980722# Press keys to ON the engineering mode
*#0000# Use to reset Motorola mobile default language
1234 Default Motorola mobile code
32*279*1*0*8 Use to verify the mobile model
#PROGRAM# Use to change the default banner of mobile
##33284 Use to run mobile in Debug mode
#02#* Use to display the mobile software version
*#42253646633# Use to enable COM port
*#987*99# Use to restore the Motorola factory settings
#32# Reset the mobile timers
###119#1# Use to make active the EFR mode for mobile
###119#0# Use to make deactivate the EFR mode for mobile How to display the hidden settings of iPhone handsets?
Today tip will help you to play with your iPhone mobile phones using secrets codes. These secret codes will work on most of the Apple mobile handsets. You can display the hidden information of Apple handsets and troubleshoot the routine problems with the help of these codes.
Follow the list of latest Apple codes list:
Code Action
*#06# To display the IMEI Number of the mobile
*225# Use to display the balance detail of postpaid number
*#43# Use to verify if call waiting is enabled
*#61# Verify the number for unanswered calls
*#62# Verify the number for call forwarding if no service is available.
*#67# Verify the number for call forwarding if phone is busy
*#646# Use to display the minute detail of postpaid number
*777# Use to display the balance detail of prepaid number
*3001#12345#* Display the iphone inner settings
*#33# To verify whether barring is enabled or disabled for outgoing
*#21# To display the settings for your call forwarding 