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April 6th, 2011, 19:01 GMT · By Cosmin Vasile
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Nokia, one of the most prolific handset manufacturers to date is known for the high build quality of its handsets. Touted for a long time as number 1 when it comes to mobile phone hardware, the company lost ground in the software field.
Those who already heard of the concept of 'Nokia Hacks' or 'Nokia Secret Codes” are probably aware of the fact that these tricks offer users interesting information about their handset.
These codes have been identified by people who are trying to improve their handsets with tweaks. Using some of these codes can also enhance some of the functions of the phone like the quality of the sound, as well as photos or even videos recorded with the phone's camera.
However, most of them provide critical information such as the phone's IMEI, the date of birth or MAC address.
One of the most important and frequently used Nokia code allows users to find out the phone's firmware version. Use *#0000#, to get the firmware version and date created displayed on the screen.
To find the phone's IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity Code) one should use this code: *#06#. This seems to be the only code that works on every Nokia phone, regardless of the model.
Using the *#92702689# code will allow you to check the phone's exact release date from the factory, as well as the repaired dates of the phone, if it's the case.
The Nokia secret code *4720# is useful when you want to turn on the half rate transmission. This will make your phone use only half of the bandwidth, but will have a negative impact on the on call sound quality. To turn it off again use #4720#.
Most Symbian phones already have a special option that allows users to display or turn off the carrier's logo. Those who don't have this option in the phone's menu can use *#67705646#.
To find out the clock status of the SIM card inside the phone use the code combination *#746085685#. This code is only available on some Nokia phones.
Symbian phones allows users to use the soft reset command without browsing for it in the main menu. Simply use the code *#7370# to soft format the memory of the phone.
When you have troubles with the phone's Bluetooth connection and you need to find the MAC address, simply use *#2820#. This code seems to work on most Nokia phones that feature Bluetooth connectivity.
Use *#30# code combination to see a private number in case someone is calling you and uses this feature.
To restore the phone's Factory Settings use *#7780#. Obviously, this will reset the phone to factory defaults and comes in handy when you make changes in the phone's settings while experimenting with it.
Feel free to add more Nokia secret codes that are not included in the article.
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| Comment #1 by: Kev on 06 Apr 2011, 19:14 UTC |  reply to this comment | Sorry 7370 is not a soft format, for that you should use the phone management menu.
7370 should not be used unless you wish to return your phone to factory defaults, ie all wiped! |
| Comment #1.1 by: satya on 26 Mar 2013, 17:11 GMT | Sir,I have Nokia n900 .what is the code for restore my phone . |
| Comment #2 by: Jess138 on 06 Apr 2011, 22:46 UTC | reply to this comment | that is an amazing article, my faveriot ever on the internet. bravo. I hope you keep writing i enjoyed reading/learning. |
| Comment #3 by: jaccy on 07 Apr 2011, 11:32 UTC | reply to this comment | my phone is in trouble send me the software for on/off functioning |
| Comment #5 by: mani on 19 Apr 2011, 10:21 UTC | reply to this comment | I wAnt to moves apps from nokia 5130xm to memory card/stick inside phones.I am able to move some apps but not all specially nokia built-in apps.is there any trick for this???
kindly tell me |
| Comment #5.1 by: Optimus on 17 May 2011, 05:38 GMT | You need to install OxyCube Phone manager in your pc, than connect your fone through DATA Cable and you will be able to see all files including hidden system files. be certain before you move files. it might possible you damage your fone. |
| Comment #6 by: jitender on 12 Jul 2011, 12:24 UTC | reply to this comment | nokia5220 when i starts the camera .camera shows cameraon standby.but no any hardware problem.when we run the music player shows not enough the memory but phone memory is blank and open the game folder the phone will restart ialso restored the phone via code but problem as it as.please solve my problem. |
| Comment #7 by: mani on 03 Aug 2011, 11:31 UTC | reply to this comment | i have nokia 2700 classic . i want to update my whole mobile ! how can i do ?? |
| Comment #7.1 by: king on 16 Feb 2012, 03:47 GMT | i have nokia 2700 classic i want to set a security ode on my mobile its not working what can i do |
| Comment #8 by: naldo on 04 Mar 2012, 08:30 UTC | reply to this comment | hi everyone. can u tell me how to see who is calling me if its private in vodafone albania?? |
| Comment #9 by: priscy.shy on 11 May 2012, 15:35 UTC | reply to this comment | somebody help!! my Nokia C3 IMEI: 355945041404234 is asking for restriction code...can any one help me with that.PLEASE my email is (ade_priscy@yahoo.com ) |
| Comment #11 by: abrar on 01 Jul 2012, 18:21 UTC | reply to this comment | windows phone diagnostics test enter ##634# on the on screen keypad |
| Comment #12 by: Abduzee on 26 Jul 2012, 06:52 UTC | reply to this comment | Waht if the phone is block and forgotten the password |
| Comment #13.1 by: manaim060@gmail.com on 11 Nov 2012, 17:00 GMT | turn off your 4ne then do this:
press the (CALL KEY) AND STAR (*) and( 3 key button) hold them together
then switch on your phone,don't release these buttons until the 4ne is switching on |
| Comment #14 by: Dopeydavid on 01 Aug 2012, 14:13 UTC | reply to this comment | Can anyone tell me what the code is to unlock to any network for my nokia 1208? |
| Comment #14.1 by: akash on 10 Sep 2012, 07:06 GMT | my nokia supernova phone have display problem.. phone display show half send me any option to solve this problem |
| Comment #15 by: Hassan on 06 Oct 2012, 23:16 UTC | reply to this comment | I Want that NO One Read My Text Msg What Should I Do ? plz answer.. |
| Comment #15.1 by: manushri on 08 Nov 2012, 09:28 GMT | what is the answer |
| Comment #16 by: ajay choudhary on 09 Oct 2012, 11:57 UTC | reply to this comment | my nokia e63 is lock what is the lock code |
| Comment #16.1 by: ajibola awolowo on 13 May 2013, 14:41 GMT | nice1 #17 |
| Comment #17 by: deepa on 20 Dec 2012, 15:27 UTC | reply to this comment | sir i have nokia x2 phone which was i lost today and i dont know about my imei no and i will found my phone so can u tell me what can i do on this situation anyhow can i find imei no please sir help me i will bought this in july from dubai. |
| Comment #18 by: sasas on 05 Jan 2013, 11:29 UTC | reply to this comment | my handset name is nokia x101.i forgot security code.please help me. |
| Comment #19 by: tony ray on 24 Jan 2013, 08:32 UTC | reply to this comment | *#30# will make caller number not be displayed and nothing else. |
| Comment #20 by: dna on 15 Feb 2013, 04:17 UTC | reply to this comment | Can nokia n8 contacts be restored if deleted accidentaly |
| Comment #21 by: rahul on 15 Feb 2013, 06:51 UTC | reply to this comment | i want to know about the total call duration of nokia second hand mobile which i am buying , because the previous user has cleared the actual duration.
How to know this? |
| Comment #23 by: Khanjana on 16 Mar 2013, 02:46 UTC | reply to this comment | Plese help i forgot my nokia 2700 factory code |
| Comment #24 by: vpiin on 11 May 2013, 05:07 UTC | reply to this comment | how to make folder hide in nokia 2700 |
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