On a couple of my older phones I remember had some codes that you would type in like a normal phone number, like ##33485#, stuff like that, and it would pull up detailed network info, like your RSSI, Ec/Io, cell site ID, etc.
Are there codes like this for the N1?
I've used "Antennas" and "RF Tracker" to view just the RSSI, but I am looking for more than that.
MaverickPS said:
On a couple of my older phones I remember had some codes that you would type in like a normal phone number, like ##33485#, stuff like that, and it would pull up detailed network info, like your RSSI, Ec/Io, cell site ID, etc.
Are there codes like this for the N1?
I've used "Antennas" and "RF Tracker" to view just the RSSI, but I am looking for more than that.
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*#*#4636#*#*
Any other hidden menues like this where u access from the dialer.
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I have been playing with my tmobile MDA (wizard) and in HKLM/software/HTC/engineermode there are some keys I find interesting. On mine LaunchEngineerModeAppDialStr is set to *#*#364#*#* (364 maps to 'eng' which is probably why it was chosen).
Has anyone played with this at all? I tried but I get 0 mobile srevice her eand got a message back saying 'please try you call later' (sms style) which I am certain came from the phonei tself. Normally I get just 'failed' rather than 'please try your call later'.
At any rate, it might be something fun to look at I know that some people were looking to get the tower IDs and other info, and usually engineering mode includes that.
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I have an update to this. I have 2 SIMs both tmobile US. The old one is at least a year old, maybe more. It is totally inactive. The new one came with the phone. When I use the old one I get 'please try your cal llater' with the new one it goes into engineering mode and displays cellid and other bits of info. of course its not highly useful for me right now becuase I have no cell signal, but ...
The title bar reads 'gsm test mode' and there are 3 tabs. GSM, AMR and GPRS. At least now the key to get the dial string is known, if it wasnt before (I didnt see anything) and the fact that you can get tower IDs and other stuff (something someone wanted elsewhere).
the gsm test mode app appears to be a totoally different app as well (according to start->system->memory->running programs. I do not have good tools yet to see exactly where this app is and how to access it. But I am sure that if that program were located a debugger could provide useful info on extracting the syscalls or whatever is done to get access to the cellid and other bits of info.
Note cellids can be used to track location, they are fixed and reported, at least in the US., While you may not know exactly where someone is, by knowing which tower they are on you can guess. RSSI can be used in conjunction with this as the far field (where most radio communications occur) falls off at the inverse square, you can guess at the distance (but not direction). Multipath and other issues can affect this reading, so its not highly accurate but ...
Now does anyone know of a good tool like ps in unix that shows me not only the full program name but also any arguments given for WM5?
GSM Test Mode..
An easier way is to look in your \windows dorectory and look for the "GXM Test Mode.exe" ....
I need at least Cell ID, operator's code. A list of recent Cell IDs would be good. Cell IDs of all the towers visible around would be just great! Signal level would be useful as well.
FieldTest does not work with my ROM
Phonealarm collects that info. Operator can be shown on the scroller, if you choose a skin with a scroller. The cell ids are shown in the location service.
Lurker0 said:
I need at least Cell ID, operator's code. A list of recent Cell IDs would be good. Cell IDs of all the towers visible around would be just great! Signal level would be useful as well.
FieldTest does not work with my ROM
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FieldTest is almost perfect - almost, because it shows nearly all, besides one, most crucial bit of information: CellID! anyway, i was trying to send AT+CREG? command to internal serial ports of Hermes (COM1-COM9), unfortunately, non of these worked. so i guess internal hardware modem is located under different COM-port, or there is some other way to collect network data... well, if FieldTest is able to get that data, then other app would be able too - matter of finding appropiate API, i think.
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i was trying to send AT+CREG? command to internal serial ports of Hermes (COM1-COM9), unfortunately, non of these worked.
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I don't think this is exactly what you want... but may help you if you are debugging someting in OS side:
Go in bootloader mode, and type the command 'rtask b' to enter radio bootloader, then type 'rtask 7' to go into the AT command interface and then type the AT commands you want... to exit the radio bootloader type 'retuoR'.
gprs software
what about spb gprs monitor ! i know that O2 Germany gives that software out with their HTC's !
pof said:
I don't think this is exactly what you want... but may help you if you are debugging someting in OS side:
Go in bootloader mode, and type the command 'rtask b' to enter radio bootloader, then type 'rtask 7' to go into the AT command interface and then type the AT commands you want... to exit the radio bootloader type 'retuoR'.
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thanks for a hint, but as far as i'm concerned, device in bootloader mode does not use GSM/UMTS network, so it would be useless for my/our needs...
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what about spb gprs monitor ! i know that O2 Germany gives that software out with their HTC's !
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SPB GPRS Monitor is not that kind of 'monitor' application, which we are talking about. thanks anyway for your concern
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thanks for a hint, but as far as i'm concerned, device in bootloader mode does not use GSM/UMTS network, so it would be useless for my/our needs...
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As long as you can enter AT commands, you can make the device register to the network and even make a call from the AT cmd debugging in bootloader mode... but won't be able to hear the call
Tried phoneAlarm, and yes, it shows CellID, but it does too much in addition
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Tried phoneAlarm, and yes, it shows CellID, but it does too much in addition
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did you try in on TyTN/Hermes actually? interesting is how this CellID is obtained. through AT commands, or some other way...
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did you try in on TyTN/Hermes actually? interesting is how this CellID is obtained. through AT commands, or some other way...
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Of course, as I said, I tried.
They may work via RIL, like here:
http://nah6.com/~itsme/cvs-xdadevtools/itsutils/rilhook/
I looked into phoneAlarm binaries and it is clear from them that they use RIL_GetSerialPortHandle and then AT commands. The link above contains sources that explain how to use it in details.
How to enter into the bootloader mode of an Imate Jam
How to enter into the bootloader mode of an Imate Jam,I actually want to send AT command to my Imate Jam device
Hello folks,
is it somehow possible to edit a number from call history (or maybe even a contact) before calling / dialling (eg. change the suffix) with HTC HD2 (or Windows mobile in general)???
Even my stoneage Nokias could do this... Very helpful feature if trying to call different numbers (suffixes) in one company or after mistyping a number and noticing it after hitting the "Call" button (you could then take the number from history and correct the typo instead of re-entering the whole number).
I found no way with my top notch HD2 to perform this simple task. Any tricks at hand? Any (simple, probably free) apps that may help?
(Is there anyone at all who shares my need? )
Thanks for your help!
surprisingly enough, and ridiculously enough, as far as I've tried until now, that's not possible, unless you keep the number in your head and type it in the dialer, or copy/paste the original number inside a fake contact, and edit it there in order to call that contact later.
Nothing even by far anything similar to copy/paste is possible in the dialer, not even with quickmenu
Thanks ephestione for your sympathy, pity that there seems to be no solution!
Creating a dummy contact would be a kind of workaround but no simplification. Re-entering the number would then be quicker and less complicated.
Another strange flaw of the "Phone dialer screen" I just noticed is that you can not even really edit the number you just typed in at any position (by placing a cursor). You really have to backspace-delete the whole number until the typo and re-enter it from that position on! How "smart" is that?
(For my not-so-smart old SE k800i this was one of the easiest tasks and I never expected this to be a problem...)
Certainly this problem is caused by the different concepts of "touch" or "keypad" interfaces. With a keypad selecting an item (eg. a number in a list) and then doing something with it (eg. dial or select a "use number functionality" via menu) are separate things, while in touch interfaces selecting and executing often (mostly) is one.
But in many situations this is inappropriate at least. The distinction between a single tap to select and a double-tap to execute (like known from the mouse) seems to be the better approach when there are several different things you might want to do with an Item (like here)!
Anyway, is there no one else missing a "edit number before redial/dial contact" functionality?
Anyone else with a solution (app or easy workaround) at hand?
If there is a certain demand I would even try to write my own app! Unfortunately I have absolutely no experience in programming for WinMo and accessing functions there...
Could someone suggest a good introduction to WinMo-Programming? (Or maybe anyone of the experienced developers here is keen on doing the coding? )
My idea:
App functionality:
Possibility to edit phone number selected (tapped) from call history before redialling starts
Possibility to edit phone number selected (tapped) from contact before dialling starts
App features:
Suppress dialling after selecting (single tap) a number from call history or contact (or anywhere else), instead paste the number to the "number field/row" in the "Phone dialer screen". The number could then be edited using the "backspace method".
A number could then be dialled as usual by double-tapping the number. (Tap/double-tap functionality may be switched)
>>> At least great for suffix editing. Looks quite easy to code to my unexpirienced eye...
On the "Details" tab for a contact (or a number from history) provide a button to the right of every "Call ..." entry (just like the "select number" button for the "send message" entry) with a "use number functionality" wich just pastes the number to the "number field/row".
>>> Surely needs accessing HTC Sense. Looks challenging.
Maybe also provide such a button in call (history) lists...
>>> There already are two buttons in these lists...
Make "number field/row" fully editable by providing a freely placeable cursor.
>>> No idea how to do this. May need accessing HTC Sense? Looks very complicated.
Feedback welcome!
It is simply SICK that this functionality does not exist by default. No wonder the head of win mo just got sacked! /P
I desperately need this editing function as I travel overseas a lot and ther are a lot of IP dialing facilities where one just has to enter a specific number before the main phone number, eg if in Singapore and using M1 sim card one just has to dial 021 + country code + tel number. (021 is not an international dialing code, its just a cheaper way to make international calls)
I was able to do this in my 10 year old phone but ever since I've moved to WiMo such a basic feature is missing.
I am missing it also very much!!! Tried to use the note function but it did not work ... It would be really great if someone might be able to provide a cap-file to improve this great mistake of wm!! Or anything else - any ideas are appreciated!!!
blaster88 said:
I am missing it also very much!!! Tried to use the note function but it did not work ... It would be really great if someone might be able to provide a cap-file to improve this great mistake of wm!! Or anything else - any ideas are appreciated!!!
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The only thing I can think of, is a phone suite software from Inesoft.
http://www.inesoft.com/eng/index.php?in=phone.html
New version 6 has been released with updates.
I have attached some info in their user manual.
Apparently, it seems they have addressed this issue.
I have read a number of forums and people with HD2, liked this software.
Hope this helps.
ps. I haven't tried it, as I hadn't had a need. But I think I will give it a go, as my needs for international dialing are picking up. I have SPB phone suite, and it is almost useless.......so give that phone suite a miss. I also had phone alarm and it won't solve the problem either.
Oh, and I forgot their was PhonEx. Ver2.2 is the current one.
http://www.iconsoft.com/?language=en&menu=62e094db10fc83b1
They also have a feature to edit and add, special format numbers, which can be used when dialing intl numbers etc....
I have attached their info as well.
You would have to do some research and see which one would suit your needs better, and your device, between PhonEx and Inesoft.
Good luck.
Edit: I think between the two, PhonEx has a better dialer.............Just my two cents.......but check it out for yourselves.
just had a quick play with this, with the aim of taking a number from call history, editing it and dialing the edited number.
here's how.
from phone screen, choose number in the list by tapping the icon on the right, which calls up the history sub tab for just that number, (or the details page if it's a known contact), slide to the messaging sub tab and press the hardware send key, this loads the number into the dial screen, but doesn't dial it. now choose menu, save to notes, edit the number, select it, press and hold, choose copy, jump back to phone screen, hit menu and paste is now an option.
voila, new number just waiting for you to hit dial.
samsamuel said:
just had a quick play with this[...]
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the whole procedure sounds like the neverending story, as it would require more time than to memorize the new number and type it in
Anyway, what I have to thank you for, is pointing me to the fact that there is indeed a "Paste" item in the menu! I don't know how I overlooked that
So well, regarding my need, which is not actually editing the number before dialing but rather copy the number off a calendar entry, you just saved my day thank you
heh, glad it helped, and as usual, teh explanation takes 10 x longer to read than the process takes to do, its a 10 second thing once you know it. The downside is you end up with a pile of notes you dont want.
Not quite as simple as I would have liked but as long as it got the job done, it'd be fine. Except.... Arrrgh!
Everything is OK up until the number is displayed in the dialler. I then hit the Menu softbutton and select 'Save to Notes'.
This opens up a note, BUT (and its a big but!) the number is not pasted into the note.
If I then select Menu from Notes, the Paste opton is greyed out. If not then it just pastes the last thing I copied, which is not the number!
Help!
well it used to work! mine doesn't now either, i recently started using parts from the 3.14 rom, something must have changed.
what rom you on?
Whoops! Appologies for the late reply.
I'm on ROM ver 1.66.405.2 (76641) WWE
OS ver 5.2.21869 (21869.5.0.82)
Manilla ver 2.5.19211619.0
Hope this helps.
Edit before dialing...
Good news!
This software can help....
I started using this from Windows Mobile 6.0, then 6.1 and now 6.5.
I am using it in HTC HD2 before and after new Rom 3.14.
It works perfectly. However, you need to use traditional microsoft contact screen. You need to switch from HTC sense contact to traditional microsoft contact. It is very easy. You can also preset some prefix codes as shortcut.
Good Luck!
The software LoneTear PhoneHelper 1.2-Edit Before Call or SMS
This is quite old software but it works perfectly in HTC HD2 running WinMo 6.5.
This is the link:
http://www.lonetear.com/PhoneHelper/default.htm
Is there a service menu for the HD2? I am trying to find what frequency it is operating at and the signal conditions (power level, s/n, etc). I am in the middle of a communications class where we are studying cell phone communications and knowing this information would make things a lot easier. I know the older non-smart phones used to have a 'service menu' that could be accessed by a special code. I have searched for something like this for any of the HTC phones and came up blank. Thanks for any help!
Typing
*#*#364#*#*
into your phone keypad might help.
you can start thatprogram directly.
itscalled fieldtest.exe in the windows folder.
(course you don't look as techy doing it thatway, hehe)
oh and be sure to scroll down in the group menu, i missed all those other pages.
This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for the help. This will make my measurements easier. There is a lot of information presented in that program
Only hidden menu's I have found so far is ##3282#. It shows a Data section. Just looking for some hidden menus that could help out on root or unlocks.
vhicke said:
Only hidden menu's I have found so far is ##3282#. It shows a Data section. Just looking for some hidden menus that could help out on root or unlocks.
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It doesn't work on 305SH japan mobile: what is the menu ?
Here of pictures
*#*#4636#*#* goes to the phone information screen (AKA Testing screen). I am looking for Sharp codes as well given that I have a rooted Sharp Aquos Sh-02E and would like to change some settings which prohibit me from using even the FM functionality of this phone for not being a Softbank registered SIM user... Lame
The data menu pulls up fine but *#*#4636#*#* doesn't do anything on my boost phone. Is the data menu the only hidden one on 306sh?
Sent from my 306SH
Hidden Menus
I tried the code and when i entered it it took ok as in the sequence
I dialed the numbers they dissappeared. However it did not open
A menu and i think the difference is in the build number and software ver
On the phone. Please post your build number and software ver.
There are several source code kernel files ect. That i have found.
However they are for specific build numbers.
The importance is that if anyone out there has a phone with
The assosiated build numbers a developer can use the source
Code to unlock the phone.
Once we get 1 build unlocked we will know what is needed
To unlock the rest.
TEAM :highfive: