Cell Phone Secrets
*#06# Cell Phone Serial Number
To activate Call Holding:
Firstly, Call Holding must be activated on your SIM Card.
You can activate your SIM Card from you cellphone by doing the
following:·
* Activate: *43# (green phone/yes/OK).
* Cancel: #43# (green phone/yes/OK).
Once active, Call Waiting lets you know there's another call waiting by
making a "beep" sound. You simply put your first call on hold by
pressing 2 (green phone/yes/OK). Then take the second call. To return
to your first call or to witch between calls - press 2 (green
phone/yes/'OK). You also have the option to end the first call before
taking the new call. To do this press 1 (green phone/yes/OK). Or, you
can ignore the waiting call without disturbing the present call by
pressing 0 (green phone/yes/OK).
Change your PIN code by doing this:·
* Press **04*#.·
* Enter the old PIN code (00000 at first) then press *·
* Next, enter your new secret PIN code, followed by the * button.
Choose a number that you will remember easily. It can be up to 8
numbers long but not less than 4. Most people choose 4 numbers.
* Enter the new number again and press #.
* Every time you switch your cell phone on it will ask you to enter
this secret PIN code.
* You can change your number whenever you want, by using the above
instructions.
How to unblock your cellphone:
Your SIM Card will become "blocked" if the wrong PIN code is entered
into your cellphone 3 times. Make your SIM Card in your cellphone work
again by using the PUK number (printed on the same sticker that
contains your cellphone number) and follow these easy instructions:
* Press **05*.
* Then enter your PUK number and then the * button.
* Enter a new PIN, then press *.
* Enter the new PIN again and press #.
ISSUE: Can I call for Emergency services?
Solution:
Emergency Services
Emergency Services 112. A 24-hour crisis centre for any emergency.
Whether you need to police an ambulance or other emergency help.
How to use this service
* Call Emergency Services 112 - Dial 112 from your Cell phone. Give your name to the operator. Give as much detail as you can of your emergency situation and needs. Assistance will be dispatched to you. A follow-up call will be made to ensure that you have been assisted.
The emergency Services 112 number works even when you have no SIM card and/ or he is not sure of the PIN number.
Please note: While there is no cost for the 112 call itself, the actual cost of the emergency service provided (e.g. ambulance for medical services) is to be paid by the person who receive the assistance.