Secret Cell Phone Numbers

thanks to Frank Choate for sending these tips

Emergency

The Emergency Number worldwide for a mobile phone 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.

Hidden Battery Power

Your cell battery is very low and you do not have the charger. To activate, press the keys *33708#. Your cell will restart with this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery power. The reserve will get charged the next time you charge your cell phone.

How to Disable a STOLEN Cell Phone

To check your cell 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 is 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'll know that whoever stole it can't use or sell it. If everybody would do this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.

411 From Cell Phones

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: FREE 411, or (800) 373-3411 without incurring any charge at all. Program this into your cell phone now.