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May 12, 2010 4:28 AM CST Advice for cell phone users.
Here's info I received today. It could come in handy. I didn't try it so I'm not sure if it works and if it does will that be worldwide or in certain countries only !!!


5 Things You Never Knew Your Cell Phone Could Do

For all the folks with cell phones. (This should be printed and kept in your car, purse, and wallet. Good information to have with you.)

There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies.

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:

FIRST
Emergency

The Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find Yourself out of the 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.

SECOND
Have you locked your keys in the car?

Does your car have remote keyless entry? 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!"

THIRD
Hidden Battery Power

Imagine your cell battery is very low. To activate, press the keys *3370#. Your cell phone 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 phone next time.

FOURTH
How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone?

To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following Digits on your phone:*#06#. A 15-digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe.

If your phone gets 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.

And Finally.....

FIFTH
Free Directory Service for Cells

Cell phone companies are charging us $1.00 to $1.75 or more for 411 information calls when they don't have to. Most of us do not carry a telephone directory in our vehicle, which makes this situation even more of a problem. When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial: (800)FREE411, or (800) 373-3411 without incurring any charge at all. Program this into your cell phone now.
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May 12, 2010 4:30 AM CST Advice for cell phone users.
Amity
AmityAmityDodging Daggers, Wiltshire, England UK49 Threads 6,217 Posts
wicked..thanks cheers
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May 12, 2010 4:34 AM CST Advice for cell phone users.
GingerBe
GingerBeGingerBeDonegal, Ireland2 Threads 3,106 Posts
This was reported years ago as a hoax! Surprised it is still circulating!doh
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May 12, 2010 4:35 AM CST Advice for cell phone users.
Boban1
Boban1Boban1bigplace, Central Serbia Serbia144 Threads 5 Polls 18,789 Posts
GingerBe: This was reported years ago as a hoax! Surprised it is still circulating!
THIRD
Hidden Battery Power

Imagine your cell battery is very low. To activate, press the keys *3370#. Your cell phone 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 phone next time.



I never heard of this one ...
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May 12, 2010 4:36 AM CST Advice for cell phone users.
GingerBe: This was reported years ago as a hoax! Surprised it is still circulating!



Was it because I did try the 4th one and it works.
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May 12, 2010 4:38 AM CST Advice for cell phone users.
jeepers
jeepersjeepersCowpet Bay, Saint Thomas Virgin Islands (USA)57 Threads 10,968 Posts
Wow !!
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May 12, 2010 4:39 AM CST Advice for cell phone users.
davpk10
davpk10davpk10somewhere, New York USA23 Threads 1 Polls 2,934 Posts
I was told once you can still call 911...(emergency # in the USA) from a pre-paid phone even after your min. are gone ...the rest I have no ideadunno
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May 12, 2010 4:53 AM CST Advice for cell phone users.
GingerBe
GingerBeGingerBeDonegal, Ireland2 Threads 3,106 Posts
Onlyguy: Was it because I did try the 4th one and it works.




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May 12, 2010 4:55 AM CST Advice for cell phone users.
Legend3
Legend3Legend3Mir Jo Goth, Sindh Pakistan92 Threads 18 Polls 949 Posts
Onlyguy: Here's info I received today. It could come in handy. I didn't try it so I'm not sure if it works and if it does will that be worldwide or in certain countries only !!!5 Things You Never Knew Your Cell Phone Could Do

For all the folks with cell phones. (This should be printed and kept in your car, purse, and wallet. Good information to have with you.)

There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies.

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:

FIRST
Emergency

The Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find Yourself out of the 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.

SECOND
Have you locked your keys in the car?

Does your car have remote keyless entry? 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!"

THIRD
Hidden Battery Power

Imagine your cell battery is very low. To activate, press the keys *3370#. Your cell phone 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 phone next time.

FOURTH
How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone?

To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following Digits on your phone:*#06#. A 15-digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe.

If your phone gets 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.

And Finally.....

FIFTH
Free Directory Service for Cells

Cell phone companies are charging us $1.00 to $1.75 or more for 411 information calls when they don't have to. Most of us do not carry a telephone directory in our vehicle, which makes this situation even more of a problem. When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial: (800)FREE411, or (800) 373-3411 without incurring any charge at all. Program this into your cell phone now.
Thanks Onlyguy ,this is such a useful thread for all of us ,wine handshake
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May 12, 2010 5:00 AM CST Advice for cell phone users.
GingerBe: http://urbanlegends.about.com/b/2007/02/26/things-your-cell-phone-cant-really-do.htm




So it's really a mixture of accurate and inaccurate information, good to know and thanks.handshake
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May 12, 2010 5:01 AM CST Advice for cell phone users.
GingerBe
GingerBeGingerBeDonegal, Ireland2 Threads 3,106 Posts
Onlyguy: So it's really a mixture of accurate and inaccurate information, good to know and thanks.


You're welcome. Wouldn't want anyone stranded for real and depending on this information.hug
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May 12, 2010 5:01 AM CST Advice for cell phone users.
Legend3
Legend3Legend3Mir Jo Goth, Sindh Pakistan92 Threads 18 Polls 949 Posts
Onlyguy: Here's info I received today. It could come in handy. I didn't try it so I'm not sure if it works and if it does will that be worldwide or in certain countries only !!!5 Things You Never Knew Your Cell Phone Could Do

For all the folks with cell phones. (This should be printed and kept in your car, purse, and wallet. Good information to have with you.)

There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies.

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:

FIRST
Emergency

The Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find Yourself out of the 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.

SECOND
Have you locked your keys in the car?

Does your car have remote keyless entry? 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!"
THIRD
Hidden Battery Power

Imagine your cell battery is very low. To activate, press the keys *3370#. Your cell phone 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 phone next time.

FOURTH
How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone?

To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following Digits on your phone:*#06#. A 15-digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe.

If your phone gets 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.

And Finally.....

FIFTH
Free Directory Service for Cells

Cell phone companies are charging us $1.00 to $1.75 or more for 411 information calls when they don't have to. Most of us do not carry a telephone directory in our vehicle, which makes this situation even more of a problem. When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial: (800)FREE411, or (800) 373-3411 without incurring any charge at all. Program this into your cell phone now.
This is very useful information and sometimes it happens wine handshake
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May 12, 2010 5:02 AM CST Advice for cell phone users.
Legend3
Legend3Legend3Mir Jo Goth, Sindh Pakistan92 Threads 18 Polls 949 Posts
Boban1: I never heard of this one ...
thumbs up me too
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May 12, 2010 5:04 AM CST Advice for cell phone users.
Boban1
Boban1Boban1bigplace, Central Serbia Serbia144 Threads 5 Polls 18,789 Posts
Legend3: This is very useful information and sometimes it happens


and number 6.

if you wrap your phone in a 100 dollar bill... and trow it away...you will outrun your chaser .....banana
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May 12, 2010 5:06 AM CST Advice for cell phone users.
jeepers
jeepersjeepersCowpet Bay, Saint Thomas Virgin Islands (USA)57 Threads 10,968 Posts
professor you can put a hot dog wiener on the antenna and put the thing on vibrate and have your friend call you a lot. devil
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May 12, 2010 5:15 AM CST Advice for cell phone users.
xoredheadxo
xoredheadxoxoredheadxoMorgantown, West Virginia USA14 Threads 1,179 Posts
jeepers: you can put a hot dog wiener on the antenna and put the thing on vibrate and have your friend call you a lot.


rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
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May 12, 2010 5:19 AM CST Advice for cell phone users.
Boban1: and number 6.

if you wrap your phone in a 100 dollar bill... and trow it away...you will outrun your chaser .....



Yes that one makes more sense than the other 5 thumbs up rolling on the floor laughing
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May 12, 2010 5:33 AM CST Advice for cell phone users.
jeepers: you can put a hot dog wiener on the antenna and put the thing on vibrate and have your friend call you a lot.



Oh no doh I put it in the wrong category grin it should have been under Jokes & Humor hole
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May 12, 2010 5:40 AM CST Advice for cell phone users.
There is another one!!!Making popcorn with mobile phones









































































Cell Phone Popcorn Hoax Revealed. rolling on the floor laughing

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May 12, 2010 5:51 AM CST Advice for cell phone users.
telgordo
telgordotelgordoalicante/murcia, Murcia Spain19 Threads 1 Polls 476 Posts
I have also heard that with certain makes of phones ,if you put it on vibrate it can get the owner very excited
But i believe it only works with a bony ericsson wink
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