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Old 01 November 2000, 12:31 AM
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and *#0000# on a Nokia 7110 gives you the firmware version number and date. I presume there are more of these codes....
Old 01 November 2000, 12:34 AM
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Worked on my Motorola Timeport.
Anything to cause hassle to the gits that nick them
Old 01 November 2000, 10:47 AM
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I thought I'd put this in 'GENERAL QUESTIONS' just due to its usefulness. I just found this out and thought that it was well worth knowing:

This is for NOKIA PHONES - not sure about others.

Should you ever mislay or have your mobile phone stolen the service operator/insurance company will be interested in the serial number of the handset - I've been told that the service operator can disable the handset even if a new SIM is used. To access the number type:-

*#06#

A 13 to 15 digit number will appear, it's worth keeping a record of this.



[This message has been edited by AWD (edited 01 November 2000).]
Old 01 November 2000, 11:13 AM
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Same for Motorola ones too but these details can be reprogrammed into the phone using a PC so it only stops the opportunists.

cammy
Old 01 November 2000, 10:55 PM
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The number reported is the IMEI number. AFAIK none of the networks bother to keep a record of it, and will not disable the phone based on it. Why should they care? The new 'owner' will have to get a new SIM to put in it, and will then be paying the network for calls. In the meantime, your insurance coughs up, you get a new phone and continue to pay the network for calls.
Old 01 November 2000, 10:58 PM
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How about 50g of Semtex inside it and remotely dialling it (hoping you didn't accidentally leave it in your back pocket without noticing!!)
Old 01 November 2000, 11:05 PM
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LOL

Dave, goto bed!

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Old 01 November 2000, 11:08 PM
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