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NOKIA secret ,Software,Version and warranty codes for 3110/ 3810/8110/8110i/ 8810

Nokia 3110

To view IMEI number *#06#
To view Software Version enter *#3110#
*#92702689# - phone asks warranty code:
There are a number of choices here
6232 (OK) : Displays the Month and Year of Manufacture
7332 (OK) : Displays the date of the last repair
7832 (OK) : Displays the date where the phone was purchased
9268 (OK) : Display Serial Number
37832 (OK) : Set the Purchasing Date MMYY
87267 (OK) : Confirm Transfer, Related to firmware upgrade.
*#746025625# - phone says 'SIM CLOCK STOP ALLOWED' or "SIM CLOCK STOP NOT ALLOWED" depending on your SIM Card.
*#7780# restores phone's factory settings.
Type is NHE-8
Pinouts
Desktop Charger----------------------|

| |

| |

CHARGER--| + TOP OF PHONE -

V V 1 2 3 4 5 6 V

(o) | | [= = = = = =] | |

7 8 9 10 11 12
Unlock SP lock
Here is a way to Unlock your phone which is Service Provider locked, without to know SPLock code !!!!
Give it a try:
First of all, PIN CODE MUST BE ON, then press:
C

C and hold until it clears display
* and hold until start to blink
* and hold until start to blink
04* * *your pin#
Each time you turn your phone OFF it resets the lock, so this need to be done each time you'll turn your phone ON :-(
Anyway it's better than nothing, isn't it?

Nokia 3810

To view IMEI number *#06#
To view Software Version enter *#3810#
Pinouts
Desktop Charger----------------------|

| |

| |

CHARGER--| + TOP OF PHONE -

V V 1 2 3 4 5 6 V

(o) | | [= = = = = =] | |

7 8 9 10 11 12

Nokia 8110/8110i

To view IMEI number *#06#
To view Software Version enter *#8110#
Latest Version is under Phone Info.
*#92702689# - phone asks 'warranty code:'
There are a number of choices here
6232 (OK) : Displays the Month and Year of Manufacture
7332 (OK) : Displays the date of the last repair
7832 (OK) : Displays the date where the phone was purchased
9268 (OK) : Display Serial Number
37832 (OK) : Set the Purchasing Date MMYY
87267 (OK) : Confirm Transfer, Related to firmware upgrade.
*#746025625# - phone says 'SIM CLOCK STOP ALLOWED' or "SIM CLOCK STOP NOT ALLOWED" depending on your SIM Card.
Type of Phone is NHE-6
Pinouts
Desktop Charger----------------------|

| |

| |

CHARGER--| + TOP OF PHONE -

V V 1 2 3 4 5 6 V

(o) | | [= = = = = =] | |

7 8 9 10 11 12
1 GND Charger/System Ground

2 V_OUT Accessory Output Supply. (Min/Typ/Max - 3.4V...10V - Output Current 50mA)

3 XMIC External Microphone Input and Accessory Identification

Identification

*TYP/MAX: 8...50 mV(The Maximum Value Corresponds to 0dBm Network

Level with input amplifier gain set to 20 dB ,typical value is maximum value -16 dB)

ID Accessory Identification

*1,7...2,05 V Headset Adapter Connected

*1,15...1,4 V Compact Handsfree Unit Connected

*2.22...2.56 V Infra Red Link Conneceted

4 EXT_RF External RF Control Input

Min/Max: 0...0.5V External RF in use

Min/Max: 2.4...3.2V Internal Antenna in use

5 TX FBUS Transmit

6 MBUS Serial Control Bus

*Logic Low Level: 0....0.5V

*Logic High Level:2.4V....3.2V

7 BENA Not Connected

8 SGND Signal Ground

9 XEAR External Speaker and Mute Control

*Min/Typ/Max: 0....32....500 mV (Typical level corresponds to -16 dBM)

Network Level with Volume Control in Nominal Position 8dB Below Maximum

Maximum 0 dBM Maximum Volume Codec Gain -6dB)

Mute ON (HF SPEAKER MUTE ):0...0,5 V d.c.

Mute OFF (HF SPEAKER ACTIVE ): 1,0...1,7 V d.c.

10 Hook Hook Signal

*Hook Off (Handset in Use): 0....0.5V

*Hook On (Handset in Use): 2.4V....3.2V

11 RX FBUS Receive

*Accessory FBUS Receive Signal

12 V_IN Charging Supply Voltage (Max 16V)

Nokia 8810

To view IMEI number *#06#

Nokia 9000/9000i

To view IMEI number *#06#
To view Software Version enter *#682371158412125#
Latest Version is under Phone Info
To view Week and Year of manufacture enter *#3283#

Nokia mobile secret codes ,lock codes and service codes

NOKIA
Nokia Code function
*3370# This Nokia code activates Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) - Your Nokia cell phone uses the best sound quality but talk time is reduced my approx. 5%
#3370# Deactivate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR)
*#4720# Activate Half Rate Codec - Your phone uses a lower quality sound but you should gain approx 30% more Talk Time
*#4720# With this Nokia code you can deactivate the Half Rate Codec
*#0000# Displays your phones software version, 1st Line : Software Version, 2nd Line : Software Release Date, 3rd Line : Compression Type
*#9999# Phones software version if *#0000# does not work
*#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number)
#pw+1234567890+1# Provider Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols)
#pw+1234567890+2# Network Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols)
#pw+1234567890+3# Country Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols)
#pw+1234567890+4# SIM Card Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols)
*#147# This lets you know who called you last (Only vodofone)
*#1471# Last call (Only vodofone)
*#21# This phone code allows you to check the number that "All Calls" are diverted to
*#2640# Displays phone security code in use
*#30# Lets you see the private number
*#43# Allows you to check the "Call Waiting" status of your cell phone.
*#61# Allows you to check the number that "On No Reply" calls are diverted to
*#62# Allows you to check the number that "Divert If Unreachable (no service)" calls are diverted to
*#67# Allows you to check the number that "On Busy Calls" are diverted to
*#67705646# Phone code that removes operator logo on 3310 & 3330
*#73# Reset phone timers and game scores
*#746025625# Displays the SIM Clock status, if your phone supports this power saving feature "SIM Clock Stop Allowed", it means you will get the best standby time possible
*#7760# Manufactures code
*#7780# Restore factory settings
*#8110# Software version for the nokia 8110
*#92702689# Displays - 1.Serial Number, 2.Date Made, 3.Purchase Date, 4.Date of last repair (0000 for no repairs), 5.Transfer User Data. To exit this mode you need to switch your phone off then on again
*#94870345123456789# Deactivate the PWM-Mem
**21*number# Turn on "All Calls" diverting to the phone number entered
**61*number# Turn on "No Reply" diverting to the phone number entered
**67*number# Turn on "On Busy" diverting to the phone number entered
12345 This is the default security code
press and hold # Lets you switch between lines
The Operating Systems

Symb OS v6.1

Nokia 7650
Nokia 3650
Nokia 3660
Nokia N-Gage
Nokia N-Gage QD
Siemens SX-1
Sendo X
Symb OS v7.0
Nokia 3230
Nokia 6600
Nokia 6620
Nokia 6260
Nokia 6670
Nokia 7610
Panasonic X700
Panasonic X800
Symb OS v8.0
Nokia 6630
Nokia 6680
Nokia 6681
Symb OS v8.1

Nokia N70
Nokia N90


Symb OS v9.1

Nokia N91
Nokia 3250
Nokia E60
Nokia E61
Nokia E70
Nokia N71
Nokia N80
Nokia N92

Nokia phones service codes


*#0000# - SW version
*#06# - IMEI
*#war0anty# - SIMLOCK info
*3370# - Enhanced Full Rate ON
#3370# - OFF
*4720# - alternative sound quality codec ON
#4720# - OFF
*#7780# - default factory settings
*#7760# - production serial no.
*#2820# - Bluetooth info.
*#73# - reset phone timers and game scores.
*#7370925538# - delete all the content of the wallet and the wallet code.
*#7370# - soft format — erases all telephone memory.
[Green]*3 - hard format — if only the telephone memory is formatted, puts back the attitudes and reboots
*#delset# - MMS/GPRS settings removal


NOTE: code depends on phone model

NOKIA secret codes 3210/3310/3330/5110/6110/8210/8250/8290/8850/8890

To view IMEI number *#06#
To view Software Version enter *#0000#
To view Status of Sim Clock Stop. Enter *#746025625#
Latest Version is under Phone Info
Type is NSE-3NX
*#92702689# offers you Serial Number and also IMEI number. There are various options to scroll here.
The code is easier to remember as *#war0anty# (warranty)
The next screen is the date of manufacture in the format Made: 1197
The next screen is the purchase date in the format Purchasing Date: 1197 (this can be edited)
The next screen has Repaired: 0000 (presumable at repair the date is entered)
The next screen has Transfer User Data? (the same option as the 8110)
To exit turn the phone off and then back on.
*3370# to activate Enhanced Full Rate (*efr0#)
#3370# to deactivate Enhanced Full Rate (#efr0#)
*4720# to activate Half Rate (*hra0#) ONLY IN SOFTWARE VERSION V4.33 OR EARLIER
#4720# to deactivate Half Rate (#hra0#)
After pressing these codes the phone will shut down and start up again with the service activated/deactivated.
Unlock SP lock
Here is a way to Unlock your phone which is Service Provider locked, without to know SPLock code !!!!
Give it a try:
First of all, PIN CODE MUST BE ON, then press:
C

C and hold until it clears display
* and hold until start to blink
* and hold until start to blink
04* * *your pin#
Each time you turn your phone OFF it resets the lock, so this need to be done each time you'll turn your phone ON :-(
Anyway it's better than nothing, isn't it?
6110 Sim Card Locking
There are four different types of Sim Locks on the 6110 (not sure about 5110 yet).
1 = Country Lock - Lock to Specific Country
2 = Network Lock - Lock to Network
3 = Provider Lock - Lock to Service Provider
4 = Sim Lock - Lock to Specific SIM Card
To see the status of your phone
#pw+(mastercode)+X#
(mastercode) is a 10 digit number WITHOUT the brackets.
X is a number 1 through 4, it shows the above locks. Not sure of which numbers are assigned to which lock yet. (The numbers above stand for X => for esample: 1 = Country Lock
Sim not restricted message means your phone is NOT sim locked - Check all 4 to be sure.
Most SIMs are locked with the Service Provider Lock => f.e. to the network of MAX


Turning on Car Kit and Head Set Menus (Cannot be turned off)
To enable the headset-function, you have to short-circuit the "3" and "4". After a short time there is "Headset" on the display Now, menu 3-6 is now enabled!
To enable the carkit-function you have to short-circuit the "4" and "5". After a short time, "Car" is shown on the display and the menu 3-7 is enabled!!
If you short-circuit the left and the right contact with the middle contact ("3", "6" and "9") the Nokia Software hangs! The profile "Headset" will be activated. Before you do this, just active the "auto call receive" function in the headphone 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. Place the phone somewhere under a table in this room and call your phone! The phone receives the call without ringing and you can listen to the words these people are talking about!

Nokia 1610

To view IMEI number *#06#
To view Software Version enter *#170602112302#
Latest Version is under Phone Info
Pinouts
Desktop Charger----------------------|

| |

| |

CHARGER--| + TOP OF PHONE -

V V 1 2 3 4 5 6 V

(o) | | [= = = = = =] | |

7 8 9 10 11 12
1 GND Digital Ground

2 V_OUT Accessory Output Supply. (Min/Typ/Max - 3.25V...10V - Output Current 50mA)

3 XMIC External Microphone Input and Accessory Identification

Identification

*TYP/MAX: 8...50 mV(The Maximum Value Corresponds to 0dBm Network

LEVEL WITH INPUT AMPLIFIER GAIN SET TO 20 dB ,TYPICAL VALUE IS MAXIMUM VALUE -16 dB)

ID Accessory Identification

*1,7...2,05 V HEADSET ADAPTOR CONNECTED

*1,15...1,4 V COMPACT HANDSFREE UNIT CONNECTED

4 NC Not Connected

5 NC Not Connected

6 MBUS Serial Control Bus

*Logic Low Level: 0....0.5V

*Logic High Level:2.4V....3.2V

7 NC Not Connected

8 SGND Signal Ground

9 XEAR External Speaker and Mute Control

*Min/Typ/Max: 0....32....500 mV (Typical level corresponds to -16 dBM)

Network Level with Volume Control in Nominal Position 8dB Below Maximum

Maximum 0 dBM Maximum Volume Codec Gain -6dB)

Mute ON (HF SPEAKER MUTE ):0...0,5 V d.c.

Mute OFF (HF SPEAKER ACTIVE ): 1,0...1,7 V d.c.

10 Hook Hook Signal

*Hook Off (Handset in Use): 0....0.5V

*Hook On (Handset in Use): 2.4V....3.2V

11 NC Not Connected

12 V_IN Charging Supply Voltage (Max 16V)

Nokia 2010

To view IMEI number *#06#
To view Software Version enter *#9999#
Nokia 2110

To view IMEI number *#06#
To view Software Version enter *#9999#
Latest Version is under Phone Info
Type is NHE-1XN
Unlock SP lock
Here is a way to Unlock your phone which is Service Provider locked, without to know SPLock code !!!!
Give it a try
Turn the phone on, when the phone asks for the Security Code,
press:
112
now quickly press:
#
send
end
send
end.
Each time you turn your phone OFF it resets the lock, so this need to be done each time you'll turn your phone ON :-(
Anyway it's better than nothing, isn't it?
Nokia 2110e/2110i

To view IMEI number *#06#
To view Software Version enter *#170602112302#
If you have latest software version you have to enter *#682371158412125#
Latest Version is under Phone Info
To view Week and Year of manufacture enter *#3283#
On phones prior to 01/01/96 1295 means December 95, On phones after 01/01/96 2196 means 21st week of 1996.
To enter small letters hold down the key for a few seconds and it will turn caps off

Nokia 2110 Pinouts
Pinouts of X100 system connector
ANT 16 9 Charging connector

(O) I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I ( ) ( o )

CON 8 1
The left symbol (O) is the antenna connector for car kits. The symbol numbered 16-9 on the top and 8-1 on the bottom is the system connector. the ( ) is the open space next to the connector and the ( o ) is the charging connector for you home-charger.

PIN Name Description

--- ---- -----------

1,9 GND Digital ground

2 MIC/JCONN External audio input from accessories or handsfree microphone. Multiplexed with junction box connection control signal

3 AGND Analogue ground for accessories

4 TDA Transmitted DBUS data to the accessories

5 M2BUS Serial Bidirectional data and control between the handportable and accessories

6 HOOK/RXD2 Hook indication. HP has a 100KE pull-up resistor.

7 PHFS/TXD2 Handsfree device power on/off, data to flash programming device.

8,16 VCHAR Battery charging voltage

10 EAR/HFPWR External Audio output to accessories or handsfree speaker

11 DSYNC DBUS data bit sync clock

12 RDA DBUS recieved data from the accessories

13 BENA Power supply to headset adapter

14 VF Programming voltage for FLASH

15 DCLK DBUS data clock
Battery Connector (on the phone)



|--|--|--|

1 2 3 4



1 ...... GND ground (-)

2 ...... TBAT battery temperature

3 ...... BTYPE -"- type

4 ...... VBATT -"- battery voltage (+)
As you can imagine. YOU CAN DESTROY YOUR NOKIA BY FOOLING AROUND WITH THESE CONNECTIONS. Therefore I accept NO responsibility for any possible damages. My advise to you is to think twice before doing something and if you are going to try make use of a car-kit holder to get access to the X100 connector since it is to tiny to use a self-fashioned connector. IT IS POSSIBLE TO REPROGRAM THE NOKIA 2110 as is indicated by the pinout description so watch it !


DTMF Programming
If you dial in to a service number which requires DTMF strings after you have dialled in, you can program the whole sequence. What you do is:

Key in the number.
Press the * three times: a 'p' appears (pause).
Key in the DTMF code, you can use 'p' again in this string.
Store this in memory.
If you select the memory place, and dial the stored number, the mobile will wait a few seconds (pause) and then send the string as DTMF.
Another option is to press the * four times: a 'w' appears (wait). When the 'w' is reached in the callstring, 'DTMF' appears at the left menu button. When you press the left menu button the mobile starts sending DTMF.
Carkit Programming
If you use a carkit with handsfree AND additional handset, and you want to switch from handset to handsfree:

Press the left menu button, and put the additional handset on hook.
Now you are on handsfree.
Interesting thing to try
As you may know, 2110i supports Call Cost Limit function which means that you can limit the maximum of calls from your phone. This function has a feature that it shows the remaining credits in the third row of the display. It should decrease every time you make a call, but if your operator doesn't support this yet, you can display your phone number or anything else there.

And how to do this? First, go to the "DURATION AND COST" menu. Select "CALL COSTS LIMIT". The phone asks you the PIN2-code, you should get it from your operator. After entering PIN2, select "Set". Phone asks you "Limit:". Enter maximum of seven numbers you want to be visible on display, for example my phone number is 0405100210, so I enter 5100210. So these numbers will be last numbers on display.

And then go to back to the "DURATION AND COST" menu. Select "SHOW COST IN". Enter the PIN2-code. Select "Currency". Enter "Unit price:", I recommend setting it "1". Phone asks you "Currency unit:" Enter the maximum of three numbers or letters or symbols you want to be visible as first numbers/letters/ symbols on display. I entered "040".

Now you are ready. Quit the menu and the number should be on the third row of the display! So, on my display, the last row of the display says 0405100210. It stays there even if you switch off your phone. (Of course it disappears while
you dial a number or use the menu etc.)

NOKIA SYMBIANS TIPS AND SECRET CODES

*#06# Serial Number/IMEI indicates


*#0000# SW version (e.g. V3.42.1, 16-10-03, NHL-10)


*#2820# Bluetooth (BT) device address


xx# Directory quick access (xx = storage location and afterwards lozenge e.g. 24 #)

On/Off key -short pressing for menu for switching between profiles

Menu key - Long pressing for "task manager" - switching between active programs (with "C" key programs can be terminated.)

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).

No Autostart - When switching the phone on up to the pin inquiry press the whole time the "ABC" key (pen) - this is to ignore the autoinitialization programs (and the MMC programs) - "safeboot".


12345 ... is according to be the standard Nokia nokia-securitycode.

0000 ... is according to be standard PIN2 at Vodafone (germany)

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Caution - starting from here the codes are "dangerous"
*#7370925538#
*#Res0Wallet#
... is to delete 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.

*#7780# - Reset to original settings
NOTE! Afterwards various "attitudes" are away - among other things these:
Points of entrance (Provider dependent points of entrance and attitudes)
Bluetooth attitudes
Favorite
Allocation of the two keys (beside Navi keys) in the main menue
Profiles are "neglected" (as with distribution) - still there however new bell tones, etc. are...
SMS/MMS/E Mail attitudes
Logos and spielstaende (allegedly) also deleted...
Programs, calendars and contacts, etc. not changed...

*#7370# - Soft format - resets all the telefone Memory (like Formatting a disk
NOTE! Battery should be full up to at least 75%, do not accomplish during the procedure under any circumstances ! The procedure takes some minutes (approx. 3-4)

Green, * 3 - Hard format: If the Mobile (only telephone memory) formats, puts back the attitudes (see * to # 7780 #) and implements a RESET.
NOTE! Battery should be full up to at least 75%, do not accomplish during the procedure under any circumstances ! The procedure takes some minutes (approx. 3-4)

Proceeding: Equipment switch off, 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...



Tip 1 : Do u know how to use the edit button (abc or pencil button)?
Heres how... in the inbox for example; u wanna delete multiple sms, simply hold the edit button, scroll down, and then, press c to delete the marked sms. The edit button can also b used to copy and past text in sms, simply hold it and scroll across, choose copy. pretty good for placing song names in ngages

Tip 2 : Shit happens, on a smartphone, its inevitable u do something wrong, and this calls for a format of fone. to format the fone, press *#7370#, then enter the lock code, which is the sec code of the fone. NOTE : batt must b full, else if format is disrupted by low batt, consequences will b disatrous
I heard the code *#7780# works too, pretty much the same i tink.
for 6600 users, to format the fone, theres an alternative way. Press and hold <3>, <*>, and the buttons, then power on fone, keep holding on the 3 buttons, till u come to a format screen. tis method ONLY works on 6600, and need not enter the sec code. BUT sec code wun be reset to default 12345.

There are two kinds of formatting: hard formatting and soft formatting

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SOFT formatting: This does not realy format your phone (c-drive). It restores ini files from rom but preserves user data (photos, 3rd party apps etc). This is just a normal reset!!

HOW? There are two ways to do a normal reset:

1) *#7780# (this seems to work only on S60 v6.1 and 7.0)

2) Go to Settings, General and scroll down to factorysettings (works on all S60 phones)

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HARD formatting: This reformats completely the C-drive. All applications and files stored on this drive will be lost and clean but default files will be rewritten. This is a deep reset.

HOW? Again there are two ways:

1) *#7370#

2) When unable to startup your phone: press and hold the green (talk) key on the left + number 3 on the keypad + the * key and then turn the phone on. This trick works on every S60 v7.0 and it works fine on my 6630 too but without formatting screen...


Tip 3 : TO NGAGE USERS; Did u know u can install .sis files simply using the cable given? Juz plug it in, place the .sis file anywhere on e: (the mmc), not in any folders, root of e:, disconnect, then look for it in manager.

Tip 4: Save on battery and system memory being used by regulary checking the task manager which can be accessed by holding down the menu button!!

Tip 5: Type *#06# to display your IMEI serial number, very valuable for the unlocking your phone to other sim cards...

Tip 6: Save memory when installing apps, by installing over bluetooth. This can be done using the nokia phone suite and a bluetooth serial connection. Only works with .SIS files, so java still has to be sent to the phone, but will save space when using .SIS files.

Tip 7: Operator logos
Use a filemanager like FExplorer or SeleQ to add the folders: "c:/system/Apps/phone/oplogo". Add a .bmp picture to folder "oplogo" and restart your phone! The .bmp picture size needs to be: 97 x 25 pixels

Tip 8: BlueJacking
First up, you need to know what Bluetooth is. There are lots of types of modern devices that incorporate Bluetooth as one of their many features. PDAs, mobile phones and laptops are a few of these modern devices. Bluetooth means that Bluetooth enabled devices can send things like phonebook/address book contacts, pictures & notes to other Bluetooth enabled devices wirelessly over a range of about 10 metres. So, we've got past the boring part. Now, using a phone with Bluetooth, you can create a phonebook contact and write a message, eg. 'Hello, you've been bluejacked', in the 'Name' field. Then you can search for other phones with Bluetooth and send that phonebook contact to them. On their phone, a message will popup saying "'Hello, you've been bluejacked' has just been received by Bluetooth" or something along those lines. For most 'victims' they will have no idea as to how the message appeared on their phone.

Tip 9: While you are viewing a picture in your phone's gallery, press one of these shortcut keys (definitely works on 6600, not sure about other symbians)
1 - turn image anticlockwise
3 - turn image clockwise
* - toggle on/off of full screen
5 - zoom in
0 - zoom out

Tip 10: Operator logos
Use a filemanager like FExplorer or SeleQ to add the folders: "c:/system/Apps/phone/oplogo". Add a .bmp picture to folder "oplogo" and restart your phone! The .bmp picture size needs to be: 97 x 25 pixels

Tip 11: Check if the recepients phone is on
Delivery reports
or
Type *0# your message in the message composer window space then write your message, the recipient will not see the star zero hash bit - just the message When they read it it will relay a message back to your fone showing the time they recieved it. (haven't yet tried it myself though)

A soft and Hard reset
A Soft-reset - the process of resetting all the settings of the phone to the factory default! No applications are deleted! A Hard-reset is like formatting a drive! It does format the memory. Everything that has been installed after the first use of the phone is deleted! It will recover the memory of the phone to the state you purchased it! It is done by inputing the following code: *#7370# NOTE: The battery must be full or the charger has to be connected to the phone so that it does not run out of power and make the phone unusable

Start up in Safe Mode so no 'auto start' apps will be running:
To make sure that no memory-resident programs start when you reboot your phone,
hold down the pencil key when you turn on the phone and hold it on untill you have to enter your PIN code.
(When you have trouble booting up the phone with the MMC in it because it got corrupted for some reason, this trick will
almost always let you boot up the phone so you can remove the latest installed app which might have caused the
problem or if your phone is "unrepairable" you can still back up your important data before you do a format.)
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