Friday, April 10, 2009
Friday,April 10th
I had to buy some books related to course and also others,some one had
told me that near chandni chowk there is some place known as "purani sadak"
where there are many book sellers.So I planned to go there with my family
and we all decided to go by metro so we left at around 1,we went till tilak nagar
by our car,parked the car at tilak nagar metro station and took the metro from there,
got down at rajiv chowk and changed the metro line to yellow line and finally got down
at the chawdi bazaar metro station.Some one had told me that there is some ashok bhalle
papdi wala just outside the metro station,so we had those bhalle papdi,they were really gr8.
After this we came to our main task that is finding different books,It took us around 2 hours
as there are hell too many shops but it was fun!After purchasing all the books we went to
Sees Gang Gurudwara,which is near that place only.Oh and i forgot to mention,we also had some
lassi on our way which was also nice.So now it was time to go back home so we again took the
same root back by metro.I came back home by metro RTV as everyone else had to go some where else.
One strange thing which I would like to mention is that there is some lady,i don't know who is she,
but the strange thing here is that I have seen her 5-6 times while coming back home in rtv from tilak
nagar metro station,Today seriously i was feeling like asking her that do you travel in this rtv everyday,
i mean how is it possible,even if she travels then also how does the
timing matches with the time at which i take that rtv,any ways I will try to solve this
mystery if I see her again.
So it was a tiring day,I reached home and was barely in a condition to do any thing so just slept,
and i woke up just half an hour back,and this thought came in my mind that I had promised on my blog
that i will be making some posts about myself in the next few days so just decided to write this.
Dinner Time now
so Have To go
would be making some more posts very soon
till then a good bye to everyone!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Conficker
On October 23, 2008, Microsoft released a critical security update, MS08-067, to resolve a vulnerability in the Server service of Windows that, at the time of release, was facing targeted, limited attack. The vulnerability could allow an anonymous attacker to successfully take full control of a vulnerable system through a network-based attack, the sort of vectors typically associated with network "worms." Since the release of MS08-067, the Microsoft Malware Protection Center (MMPC) has identified the following variants of Win32/Conficker:
- Worm:Win32/Conficker.A: identified by the MMPC on November 21, 2008
- Worm:Win32/Conficker.B: identified by the MMPC on December 29, 2008
- Worm:Win32/Conficker.C: identified by the MMPC on February 20, 2009*
- Worm:Win32/Conficker.D: identified by the MMPC on March 4, 2009**
| *Also known as Conficker B++ | |
| **Also known as Conficker.C and Downadup.C |
What Happens on April 1, 2009?
Systems infected with the latest version of Conficker will begin to use a new algorithm to determine what domains to contact. Microsoft has not identified any other actions scheduled to take place on April 1, 2009. It is possible that systems with the latest version of Conficker may be updated with a newer version of Conficker on April 1 by contacting domains on the new domain list. However, these systems could be updated on any date before or after April 1 as well using the "peer-to-peer" updating channel in the latest version of Conficker.
Alternative names for conficker
- Kido
- Downadup
Once this virus infects a computer it does a number of things including:
- Extracts all of its files to the %System% directory with random DLL file names, which can wreak havoc on your computer.
- Deletes the user's Restore Points.
- Registers a services called Netsvcs
- Creates scheduled tasks that execute all of the DLL files.
- Creates it's own simple HTTP server on the infected computer and spreads the worm to other computers in the network through file shares.
- Creates an Autorun.inf file in file shares to execute the warm files once the share is accessed by another computer.
- Connects to external sites to download additional files.
A new variant of W32/Conficker.worm has been seen spreading. It copies itself to the following pathes:
- %Sysdir%\[Random].dll
- %Program Files%\Internet Explorer\[Random].dll
- %Program Files%\Movie Maker\[Random].dll
- %Program Files%\Windows Media Player\[Random].dll
- %Program Files%\Windows NT\[Random].dll
It disables the following services:
- WerSvc
- ERSvc
- BITS
- wuauserv
- WinDefend
- wscsvc
It hooks the following functions in dnsapi.dll :
- Query_Main
- DnsQuery_W
- DnsQuery_UTF8
- DnsQuery_A
It hooks the following functions in ws2_32.dll:
- sendto
The worm deletes the following registry key to disable restarting in safe mode:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot
It deletes the following registry keys:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\ShellServiceObjects\{FD6905CE-952F-41F1-9A6F-135D9C6622CC}
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Windows Defender
It terminates the processes that contains the following strings in name:
- wireshark
- unlocker
- tcpview
- sysclean
- scct_
- regmon
- procmon
- procexp
- ms08-06
- mrtstub
- mrt.
- mbsa.
- klwk
- kido
- kb958
- kb890
- hotfix
- gmer
- filemon
- downad
- confick
- avenger
- autoruns
In order to block users access to security-related domains, prevents network access to any domains that contain the following strings:
- windowsupdate
- wilderssecurity
- virus
- virscan
- trojan
- trendmicro
- threatexpert
- threat
- technet
- symantec
- sunbelt
- spyware
- spamhaus
- sophos
- secureworks
- securecomputing
- safety.live
- rootkit
- rising
- removal
- quickheal
- ptsecurity
- prevx
- pctools
- panda
- onecare
- norton
- norman
- nod32
- networkassociates
- mtc.sri
- msmvps
- msftncsi
- mirage
- microsoft
- mcafee
- malware
- kaspersky
- k7computing
- jotti
- ikarus
- hauri
- hacksoft
- hackerwatch
- grisoft
- gdata
- freeav
- free-av
- fortinet
- f-secure
- f-prot
- ewido
- etrust
- eset
- esafe
- emsisoft
- dslreports
- drweb
- defender
- cyber-ta
- cpsecure
- conficker
- computerassociates
- comodo
- clamav
- centralcommand
- ccollomb
- castlecops
- bothunter
- avira
- avgate
- avast
- arcabit
- antivir
- anti-
- ahnlab
- agnitum
The latest Conficker is known to generate 50,000 domain names using its own generator algorithm. The following is its disassembly snapshot.
The following suffixes are appended to any generated domains. It uses 116 different suffixes for example:
- com.ve
- com.uy
- com.ua
- com.tw
- com.tt
- com.tr
- com.sv
- com.py
- com.pt
- com.pr
- com.pe
- com.pa
- com.ni
- com.ng
- com.mx
- com.mt
- com.lc
- com.ki
- com.jm
- com.hn
- com.gt
- com.gl
- com.gh
- com.fj
- com.do
- com.co
- com.bs
- com.br
- com.bo
- com.ar
- com.ai
- com.ag
- co.za
- co.vi
- co.uk
- co.ug
- co.nz
- co.kr
- co.ke
- co.il
- co.id
- co.cr
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When executed, the worm copies itself using a random name to the %Sysdir% folder.
(Where %Sysdir% is the Windows system folder; e.g. C:\Windows\System32)
It modifies the following registry key to create a randomly-named service on the affected syetem:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\{random}\Parameters\"ServiceDll" = "Path to worm"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\{random}\"ImagePath" = %SystemRoot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Attempts connections to one or more of the following websites to obtain the public ip address of the affected computer.
- hxxp://www.getmyip.org
- hxxp://getmyip.co.uk
- hxxp://checkip.dyndns.org
- hxxp://whatsmyipaddress.com
Attempts to download a malware file from the remote website: (Rogue Russian site is up but not serving file anymore)
- hxxp://trafficconverter.biz/[Removed]antispyware/[Removed].exe
Starts a HTTP server on a random port on the infected machine to host a copy of the worm.
Continuously scans the subnet of the infected host for vulnerable machines and executes the exploit. If the exploit is successful, the remote computer will then connect back to the http server and download a copy of the worm.
Later variants of w32/Conficker.worm are using scheduled tasks and Autorun.inf file to replicate on to non vulnerable systems or to reinfect previously infected systems after they have been cleaned.
Symptoms
Symptoms -
This symptoms of this detection are the files, registry, and network communication referenced in the characteristics section.
Users being locked out of directory
Access to admin shares denied
Scheduled tasks being created
Access to security related web sites is blocked.
Method of Infection
Method of Infection -
This worm exploits the MS08-067 Microsoft Windows Server Service vulnerability in order to propagate.
Machines should be patched and rebooted to protect against this worm re-infecting the system after cleaning.
Upon detection of this worm the system should be rebooted to clean memory correctly. May require more that one reboot.
Scheduled tasks have been seen to be created on the system to re-activate the worm.
Autorun.inf files have been seen to be used to re-activate the worm.
Removing Conficker
If you are looking for professional help, please consult with a computer networking and storage professional, such as Digital Perfections
If you are an IT professional, here is a quick tip:
- Visit http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en
- Follow a series of steps in order to update your computer, and remove the virus.
Users infected by W32/Conficker.worm should perform an On Demand Scan to remove remnants of the worm in memory using the latest DATs.
Upon detection of W32/Conficker!mem and REBOOT, the W32/Conficker.worm malware components will be removed.
Protecting PCs from Conficker
- Apply the security update associated with MS08-067. View the security bulletin for more information about the vulnerability, affected software, detection and deployment tools and guidance, and security update deployment information.
- Make sure you are running up-to-date antivirus software from a trusted vendor, such as Microsoft's Forefront Client Security or Windows Live OneCare. Antivirus software may also be obtained from trusted third parties such as the members of the Virus Information Alliance.
- Check for updated protections for security software or devices, such as antivirus, network-based intrusion detection systems, or host-based intrusion prevention systems. The Microsoft Active Protection Program (MAPP) provides partners with early access to Microsoft vulnerability information. For a list of partners and links to their active protections, please visit the MAPP Partners page.
- Isolate legacy systems using the methods outlined in the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 98 Threat Mitigation Guide.
- Implement strong passwords as outlined in the Creating a Strong Password Policy whitepaper.
- Disable the AutoPlay feature through the registry or using Group Policies as discussed in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 967715. Microsoft released Security Advisory 967940 to notify users that the updates to allow users to disable AutoPlay/AutoRun capabilities have been deployed via automatic updating channels.
NOTE: Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 customers must deploy the update associated with Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 967715 to be able to successfully disable the AutoRun feature. Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 customers must deploy the security update associated with Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-038 to be able to successfully disable the AutoRun feature.
Conficker Timeline
- On November 21, 2008, the MMPC identified Worm:Win32/Conficker.A. This worm seeks to propagate itself by exploiting the vulnerability addressed in MS08-067 through network-based attacks. The MMPC added signatures and detection to Microsoft Forefront, Microsoft OneCare, and the Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner on the same day.
- On November 25, 2008, the MMPC communicated information about Worm:Win32/Conficker.A through their weblog.
- On December 29, 2008, the MMPC identified the second variant, Worm:Win32/Conficker.B, and added signatures and detection to Microsoft Forefront, Microsoft OneCare, and the Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner on the same day.
NOTE: Worm:Win32/Conficker.B can be successful against systems that have applied the security update associated with MS08-067. - On December 31, 2008, the MMPC communicated information about Worm:Win32/Conficker.B through their weblog.
- On January 13, 2009, the MMPC included the ability to remove both Worm:Win32/Conficker.A and Worm:Win32/Conficker.B in the January 2009 release of the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool and communicated information about this through their weblog.
- On January 22, 2009, the MMPC provided consolidated technical information about Worm:Win32/Conficker.B on their weblog.
- On February 12, 2009, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) released information about domains that Conficker-infected systems try to connect to. Microsoft also announced information on a partnership with technology industry and academic leaders designed to disable domains targeted by Conficker.
- On February 12, 2009, Microsoft announced a U.S. $250,000 reward for information that results in the arrest and conviction of those responsible for illegally launching the Conficker malicious code on the Internet. Microsoft's reward offer stems from the company's recognition that the Conficker worm is a criminal attack. Microsoft wants to help the authorities catch the criminals responsible for it. Residents of any country are eligible for the reward, in accordance with the laws of that country, because Internet viruses affect the Internet community worldwide.
- On February 20, 2009, the MMPC provided technical information about Worm:Win32/Conficker.C on their weblog.
- On March 27, 2009, the MMPC provided more details about the new P2P functionality in Worm:Win32/Conficker.D on their weblog.
more posts coming very soon..
good bye till then...
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
My Blog
last complete week I was busy in a marriage of a close relative of mine..and so could not get any time to do any thing so now i have decided to do a few interesting posts sharing some good experiences i have had in last 1 month.
So just hold on for a few more hours,many interesting posts coming up next!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Interesting Facts About Nokia
2) The world's first commercial GSM call was made in 1991 in Helsinki over a Nokia-supplied network, by Prime Minister of Finland Harri Holkeri, using a Nokia phone.
3) Nokia is currently the world's largest digital camera manufacturer, as the sales of its camera-equipped mobile phones have exceeded those of any conventional camera manufacturer.
4) The "Special" tone available to users of Nokia phones when receiving SMS (text messages) is actually Morse code for "SMS". Similarly, the "Ascending" SMS tone is Morse code for "Connecting People," Nokia's slogan. The "Standard" SMS tone is Morse code for "M" (Message).
5) The Nokia corporate font (typeface) is the AgfaMonotype Nokia Sans font, originally designed by Eric Spiekermann. Its mobile phone User's Guides Nokia mostly used the Agfa Rotis Sans font.
6) In Asia, the digit 4 never appears in any Nokia handset model number, because 4 is considered unlucky in many parts of Southeast/East Asia.
7) Nokia was listed as the 20th most admirable company worldwide in Fortune's list of 2006 (1st in network communications, 4th non-US company).
8. Unlike other modern day handsets, Nokia phones do not automatically start the call timer when the call is connected, but start it when the call is initiated. (Except for Series 60 based handsets like the Nokia 6600)
9) Nokia is sometimes called aikon (Nokia backwards) by non-Nokia mobile phone users and by mobile software developers, because "aikon" is used in various SDK software packages, including Nokia's own Symbian S60 SDK.
10) The name of the town of Nokia originated from the river which flowed through the town. The river itself, Nokianvirta, was named after the old Finnish word originally meaning sable, later pine marten. A species of this small, black-furred predatory animal was once found in the region, but it is now extinct.
How to use Mobile ?
ALWAYS REMEMBER
When you try to call someone through mobile
phone, don't put your mobile closer to your ears until the recipient answers.
Because directly after dialing, the mobile phone would use it's maximum signaling power, which is:
2watts = 33dbi Please be careful
Message 2.
Please use left ear while using cell (mobile), because if you use the right One it will affect brain directly.
This is a true fact from Apollo medical Team.
Please forward to all your well wishers
Nokia - Mobile Tips And Secrets - All Models - Everyone Should Know This
*#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.)
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.
*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
Things You Never Knew Your Cellphone Could
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: -
1 ) EMERGENCY
* The Emergency Number worldwide for **Mobile** is 112
If you find
yourself out of 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.**
2 ) Have you locked your keys in the car? Does you car have remote keys?
This may come in handy someday. Good reason to own a cell phone:
If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at home, call
someone at home on their cell phone from your cell phone.
Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the person
at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on
their end. Your car will unlock. Saves someone from having to drive your
keys to you. Distance is
no object. You could be hundreds of miles away,
and if you can reach someone who has the other "remote" for your car, you
can unlock the doors (or the trunk).
Editor's Note: *It works fine! We tried it out and it unlocked our car over a cell phone!"*
3 )Hidden Battery power
Imagine your cell battery is very low , you are expecting an important call
and you don't have a charger. Nokia instrument comes with a reserve
battery. 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.
AND
4) How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone?
To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on your phone:
* # 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 get
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.
