Sony Ericsson K750, W800 ,K500, K700, S700 ,K600, Z800,W550 tips and tricks

Tips Trick for Sony Ericsson K750, W800 ,K500, K700, S700 ,K600, Z800 and W550

Expand SMS Memory

1. Browse to the folder /ifs/settings/messaging/ with FAR Manager
2. select pref_store.txt an hit F4
3. Just change "/smsdata" in "/tpa"
4. Save the changes
5. go back to "root" like mb-new description and shutdown the loader
6. Now restart your Phone and be happy

Set ring volume as player volume

Copy file farfield_play.apf to any folder of PC, rename it to farfield_ring.apf and copy back. So file farfield_ring.apf in phone is replaced by file with settings of farfield_play.apf. Now we have 2 same files but different names.

Killing camera sound

Go to FS/tpa/preset/system/sound and delete file camerashutter.3gp and for killing autofocus sound delete file camerafocus.3gp.

Killing MobilePrint

Go to FS/tpa/preset/system/ams and delete MOBILEPRINT.jad and MOBILEPRINT.jar and have additional 361kb free memory. Unnecessary standard games & midlets are in FS/tpa/preset/default/java and to be deleted if you wish. In FS/tpa/preset/wizard you can delete 5 biggest by size GIF files.

Change sms sounds

FS/tpa/preset/system/sound delete message alert and put new one but with same name (messagealert1, messagealert2....)

Get rid of discharge battery sound

Go to FStpapresetsystemsoundlowbattery.mid and replace it the same name file with zero size.

Shutdown Sound

Navigate to /fs/tpa/preset/system/settings
Place any mp3 in there and rename to SHUTDOWN_SOUND_SEMC.mp3 and it will play it when you shut down the phone.

Change video recording quality

Go here using FAR. FS/ifs/settings/camera
Edit the driver.
Change the video recording to:

VR_NORMAL_MODE_FR=44;
VR_NIGHT_MODE_FR=28;

Get Rid of Hissing in Music Playback (Thanks to aksd)

With the FAR plugin replace these files located at: ifs/settings/acoustic
with: Nohissing
( SEE ATTACHED FILE NO HISSING.zip ) :

Backup your jar files

Go to tpa/perset/system/ams/And copy the files in there to your computer.

Removing the SE Links in folders

Go here tpapresetsystemcustmenu, and tpapresetcustom
Removing all the files from the custmenu folder, and all the .itm files from the second custom folder success****y removed the content hooks, as well as resetting my Play Now icon to the default SE one.
itm's are tar files with images and xml files inside. The itm sits in presetcustom and get's unpacked to presetsystemcustmenu on master reset. So DESKTOP_HOOK_1.itm contents get unpacked to presetsystemcustmenuDESKTOP_HOOK_1 when the phone is reset.

Increasing the size of the mms that you can send

FS/system/settings/messaging/mms
edit this.
<>100
change to.
<>300

To backup & restore contact voice comands

tpa/system/voicecontrol/stby
(Voice comands still need to be manually enabled after master reset, but this is no great problem - just a reminder!)

To backup & restore contact image associations

tpa/system/pbook/image
(Theseare not the actual images, just links to the files, so make sure you don't change the location of the files between resets!)

Change the delivery report sound

Create a midi file named notification.mid and copy it into FS/tpa/preset/system/sound

Camera Trick for Sony Ericsson Z600 / T610 / T630

This trick will works on T610 with R3c firmware and above, T630 and Z600.

Because with the recent firmware, Sony Ericsson decide to compress the camera pics to reduce its memory size. So the pics taken will looks blury and pixel. You can transfer the pic back to PC then back to phone again and it will looks much better and of course occupy more memory space.

Now, you don't even have to transfer the camera pics back to PC then phone to increase its quality, you can simply do this:

After you press the capture button to take the picture, then continue pressing in the joystick on T610/T630 or the middle button on the Z600, because we are trying to save the pic before the phone compress the pic to reduce its quality, you will know if you sucess or not by simply seeing the screen around turns black after save. Then you know its done. You can now go to my pictures and check the pic u just taken, its clear and not blurry and check the memory space, its also small.

But after you taken more than 1 pics, the phone will automatically increase the memory size of the previous pics u taken, but the latest one will still occupy a small memory size while the quality is good.

Sony Ericsson T300 with MCA 25 Communicam

Silent Mode

When On Standby mode Keep on pressing the "C" button for around 2-3 seconds. Then a menu will pop up with the title Standby Menu. Now you could press 1 to turn on silent press 2 to lock keypad.

Volume Up/Down

During a call is in progress you could Move the Volume slider Up & Down to adjust the volume.

Service Menu

Joystick Movements are constituted with these symbols <>

>*<<*<*

Check IMEI

*#06#

Call List

When on Standby keep on pressing the Yes key for 2 or 3 seconds, this will pop up the Call list.

Zoom (+)(-)

While taking pictures using the MCA 25 Communicam, You may move the joystick on the the Right to Zoom in, Move the joystick to Zoom out.

Status Information

Standby mode, move the Volume slider to view the Status Information.

Sony Ericsson P800 Secret Codes

Service Menu - Jog dial Up -> * -> Down-> Down-> * -> Down-> *

Silent Mode(when flip attached) - Press C button on Flip

Menu Key(when flip attached) - Keylock on/off, Silent on/off, Calls, status, Applications

Speaker Phone(when flip attached) -
When on call Open Flip, close to off Speaker Phone

Show IMEI - *#06#

Volume Adjust - When On call, Move the Jog Dial for Volume Increase
Move jog dial down for Volume Decrease

Busy Tone
When receiving a Call to send a busy tone to the caller press the Jog dial Outwards.

MMS navigating
While going through a MMS, turn up & down to go within the pages.

Sony Ericsson K500i / K700i Secret Codes

Service Menu - >*<<*<*
Shows you hidden items

Firmware Info - >*<<*<*11
Shows which firmware you are using

Silent Mode - "#" or "C"
Puts your phone quickly in Silent Mode or disables it.

Sony Ericsson F500i Secret Codes

Service Menu - >*<<*<* Shows you hidden items Silent Mode - "#" or "C"
Puts your phone quickly in Silent Mode or disables it

Camera Toggles
When using camera use press:
"1" For switching Resolution
"2" Turning NightMode on/off
"3" For Special Effects
"4" Self-Timer
"Joystick Up or Down" Zoom
"Volume Up/Down" Brightness adjust

Phone Status - Volume Key In Stand-By
This will show your phone status

Quick Menu - "C" in Stand-By
This will show-up a small menu with the options: Silent, Profiles and IR

Sony Ericsson Unlocking Secret Codes

The most often asked question was how do I unlock my Sony Ericsson phone?

One way you can try it is with a free unlock patch generator, such as the one I found here.

The method involves several downloads, including a flash driver, a USB cable, Windows, and only works with Sony Ericsson DB2020 phones, (including such models as the K550, W610, K610, and W880) but it seems like a legit way to unlock Sony Ericsson cell phones, provided your understand your trying the method at your own risk. Back everything up!

To figure out if you have a DB2020 phone, type -> * <- <- * <- * to reach the Sony Ericsson Secret Menu screen. Enter the Service Info screen followed by the Software Info screen and look for EROM. If DB2020 is in the EROM name, the method should work. Here's some other Sony Ericsson Secret Codes we tracked down : To reset the theme: <0000>

Lock Status : <-**<-
Get network information : <**<
Programming checks : >*<<*<*> or >*<<*<*>

source : http://www.thecellfreak.com

Universal Sony Ericsson Secret Codes

Having problems figuring out how to do stuff on your sony ericsson phone? well this may help!
Getting your IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) Number
*#06#

Access Software version
> * < < * < *

Reach last dialed numbers
0 then #

The Sony Ericsson Secret Menu screen
-> * <- <- * <- *

Change to Default Language (English)
<>

Info about SIMLOCK
< * * <

Opening phone without a SIM card
**04*0000*0000*0000# followed by on ‘Wrong Pin’ number

Sony Ericsson Secret Codes

Here are some of sony ericsson phone secret codes

1. Sony Ericsson Secret Menu :
-> * <- <- * <- * (-> means press joystick, arrow keys or jogdial to the right and <- means left.) You’ll see phone model, software info, IMEI, configuration info, sim lock status, REAL time clock, total call time and text labels. You can also test your phones services and hardware from this menu (main display, camera, LED/illumination, Flash LED, keyboard, earphone, speaker, microphone, radio and vibrator tests)
2. IMEI Number:
*#06#
Lockstatus : <- * * <- Shortcut to last dialed numbers: 0# Shortcut to sim numbers : On main menu type a number and press #
3. Change Language
If you change the language from default to any other language, then it may be
difficult to switch to default language. The shortcut is very simple. Just press
<> . <> stands for right arrow button or joystick.

Here are some of hidden smilies for messages. You wont find them in “Add symbol”

1. :-]

2. :-[

3. :-*

4. [:]

5. :<^ 6. :// 7. :& 8. :’( 9. :… [ Have fun Soon I will write a post about how you can spice up your SE phones with new icons etc. In the mean time check out what I did to my SE W580i.
http://www.crankup.net/?p=22

Old Phone Ericsson GH688 Codes

*#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)

*#0000# to reset the phones menu-language to English.

*#103# then YES Time and date will be shown.

>*<<*<* for checking the firmware revision information (software release) >*<<*<*> 1-row text strings. if pressing yes you can check the phones text programming in currently selected language. (298 entries)

>*<<*<*>> n-row text strings. if pressing yes you can check the phones text programming in currently selected language. (160 entries?)

The Service Provider (SP) Lock
The Service Provider (SP) Lock menu is used to lock the cell phone to the SP's SIM card. Once the cell phone is locked to a specific operator, if one inserts a SIM card from a different operator the phone will refuse to accept it! The cell phone will however accept another SIM card from the same operator.

To activate/deactivate this lock one needs a special secret code that is not available to the end user.

Here is how to activate the menu:

<**<>

Warning :
Your phone can be locked to a service provider FOREVER by doing this! If an invalid code is entered all five times, the menu will exit and be deactivated! Any further attempt to activate the NCK/NSCK lock Menu will result in the response "Not allowed"! However the NCK/NSCK lock can be recover through a direct clearing in the EEPROM.

Shortcut for Last Dialed call menu
If you for some reason don't want to enter the 'Last Dialed calls menu' by using the 'YES' key you can use the following key stroke instead: First '0' then '#'.

Bat. level indicator when turned OFF
When the phone is turned off and the phone is not changing - the bat. level can be seen for a short period of time by pressing the 'NO' key quick once (it has to be quick!) and then wait for about 2 sec. The bat. level will now be shown in the display at its normal position.

Access menu without Sim card
To access to the menu in your phone without having a card inside do the following: type **04*0000*0000*0000# When display say "Wrong Pin" press NO and you have access to the all menus: Info, Access, Settings, Calculator, Clock, Keylock On?, Mail, Phone book. NOTE if you try this on your phone may stop at Keylock On? menu and you´ll have to take your battery out to turn the phone on again.

Full Operator List
You can view the full operator list by doing the following: Go to the 'Edit list' menu under 'networks'. The phone say 'please wait' (searching for other networks). When finished, Press the <> keys.

Monitor mod on Ericsson GH688

How to enable net monitor on Ericson 688..
1. Remove SIM from phone
2. Dial 112, press YES, hear something
3. Dial 112YESNO
4. Press <(left arrow) before SETTINGS 5. Then YES, <(left arrow), then you will see NM on? 6. press YES

Free phone calls using the GH688
This trick has only been reported working on PREPAID GSM CARDS and in some countries and with some sw versions.
The prepaid GSM SIM CARD is a kind of "SIM card" which only has a sertant amount of credit on it (like a normal phonebox telecard)... if it can be traced? - we don't know...

Well..here's the trick you dial the no. normally and press YES. While "connecting" is shown on the screen, the following procedure should be carried out: Press CLR then 0 then # and then NO (twice) so as to switch OFF the phone. You can then still speak on the phone while it is switched off but the SIM card does not record your calls which will lead to FREE phone calls in some countries.. we hope!!

Another variant of the code
Make a Call, while the phone says Connecting type 083# (the position 83 must be empty! ), when phone says Pos Emtpy, press the NO key and turn off the phone.
If you can make the call with the phone turned off you will face a problem when you need to hang up the phone...the only way for you to do that is remove the battery...???

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Websites :
1. http://www.sms2friends.com
2. http://www.fsmobilez.com
3. http://www.malik4u.com

Ericsson SH888 Codes

*#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)

>*<<*<* for checking the firmware revision information (software release) >*<<*<*> 1-row text strings. if pressing yes you can check the phones text programming in currently selected language.

>*<<*<*>> n-row text strings. if pressing yes you can check the phones text programming in currently selected language.

>*<<*<*>>> IR version info. if pressing yes you can check the phones IR device's driver version.

The Service Provider (SP) Lock
The Service Provider (SP) Lock menu is used to lock the cell phone to the SP's SIM card. Once the cell phone is locked to a specific operator, if one inserts a SIM card from a different operator the phone will refuse to accept it! The cell phone will however accept another SIM card from the same operator.
To activate/deactivate this lock one needs a special secret code that is not available to the end user.

Here is how to activate the menu:

<**<>

Warning..!!
Your phone can be locked to a service provider FOREVER by doing this! If an invalid code is entered all five times, the menu will exit and be deactivated! Any further attempt to activate the NCK/NSCK lock Menu will result in the response "Not allowed"! However the NCK/NSCK lock can be recover through a direct clearing in the EEPROM.

Shortcut for Last Dialed call menu
If you for some reason don't want to enter the 'Last Dialed calls menu' by using the 'YES' key you can use the following key stroke instead: First '0' then '#'.

Bat. level indicator when turned OFF
When the phone is turned off and the phone is not changing - the bat. level can be seen for a short period of time by pressing the 'NO' key quick once (it has to be quick!) and then wait for about 2 sec. The bat. level will now be shown in the display at its normal position.

Access menu without Sim card
To access to the menu in your phone without having a card inside do the following: type **04*0000*0000*0000# When display say "Wrong Pin" press NO and you have access to the all menus: Info, Access, Settings, Calculator, Clock, Keylock On?, Mail, Phone book. NOTE if you try this on your phone may stop at Keylock On? menu and you´ll have to take your battery out to turn the phone on again.

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Websites :
1. http://www.sms2friends.com
2. http://www.fsmobilez.com
3. http://www.malik4u.com

Ericsson T10s

*#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)
>*<<*<* for checking the firmware revision information (software release)
>*<<*<*>> n-row text strings. if pressing yes you can check the phones text programming in currently selected language.

Shortcut for Last Dialed call menu
If you for some reason don't want to enter the 'Last Dialed calls menu' by using the 'YES' key you can use the following key stroke instead: First '0' then '#'.

Access menu without Sim card
To access to the menu in your phone without having a card inside do the following: type **04*0000*0000*0000# When display say "Wrong Pin" press NO and you have access to the all menus: Info, Access, Settings, Calculator, Clock, Keylock On?, Mail, Phone book. NOTE if you try this on your phone may stop at Keylock On? menu and you´ll have to take your battery out to turn the phone on again. And this will not care about Phone lock!

A way to (un)lock your cell phone on to the network(subset) :
1. Press <**<
2. Then on the display appear and give you two choices: Lock to Network ? and Lock to Network subset? (Use arrow keys to select)
3. Enter the NCK number (code is provided by the SP)
4. You have 5 attemps to do this
5. Then your cell phone will work 'only' with the network

Warning..!!
The Service Provider (SP) Lock menu is used to lock the cell phone to the SP's SIM card. Once the cell phone is locked to a specific operator, if one inserts a SIM card from a different operator the phone will refuse to accept it! The cell phone will however accept another SIM card from the same operator. To activate/deactivate this lock one needs a special secret code that is not available to the end user. Your phone can be locked to a service provider FOREVER by doing this! If an invalid code is entered all five times, the menu will exit and be deactivated! Any further attempt to activate the NCK/NSCK lock Menu will result in the response "Not allowed"! However the NCK/NSCK lock can be recover through a direct clearing in the EEPROM.

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Websites :
1. http://www.sms2friends.com
2. http://www.fsmobilez.com
3. http://www.malik4u.com

Ericsson T18

*#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) Information you get from the IMEI:

XXXXXX XX XXXXXX X

TAC FAC SNR SP

TAC = Type approval code
FAC = Final assembly code
SNR = Serial number
SP = Spare

To access SIM-Locking menu of your phone, press: < * [CLR] < Be carefull or you may lock your phone.

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Websites :
1. http://www.sms2friends.com
2. http://www.fsmobilez.com
3. http://www.malik4u.com

Ericsson T28

*#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)

>*<<*<* for checking the firmware revision information (software release) >*<<*<*>
1-row text strings. if pressing yes you can check the phones text programming in currently selected language.

>*<<*<*>> n-row text strings. if pressing yes you can check the phones text programming in currently selected language.

The Service Provider (SP) Lock

The Service Provider (SP) Lock menu is used to lock the cell phone to the SP's SIM card. Once the cell phone is locked to a specific operator, if one inserts a SIM card from a different operator the phone will refuse to accept it! The cell phone will however accept another SIM card from the same operator.
To activate/deactivate this lock one needs a special secret code that is not available to the end user.

Here is how to activate the menu :

<**< Lock to Network? if pressing yes you have 5 attempts to enter NCK.
<**<<>

Warning..!!!
Your phone can be locked to a service provider FOREVER by doing this! If an invalid code is entered all five times, the menu will exit and be deactivated! Any further attempt to activate the NCK/NSCK lock Menu will result in the response "Not allowed"! However the NCK/NSCK lock can be recover through a direct clearing in the EEPROM.

Shortcut for Last Dialed call menu
If you for some reason don't want to enter the 'Last Dialed calls menu' by using the 'YES' key you can use the following key stroke instead: First '0' then '#'.

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Websites :
1. http://www.sms2friends.com
2. http://www.fsmobilez.com
3. http://www.malik4u.com