Here is a list of some really interesting and useful information you may not have been aware that your mobile phone could perform.
- Emergency - The Emergency Number worldwide for mobile phones is 112. If you find yourself out of your service providers coverage area 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. - Locked keys in car - Does your car have remote keyless entry? If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at home, call someone at home. Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car and have the person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock.
- Hidden battery power - Imagine your cell battery is very low. To activate, press the keys *3370# . Your cell will restart with a reserve and will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged when you charge your mobile phone next time.
- 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. When your phone gets stolen, 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
- Free 411 information - Cell phone companies are charging us $1.00 to $1.75 or more for 411 information calls. When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial: (800) FREE 411, or (800) 373-3411 without incurring any charge at all.
