Mobile Secrets, Tips & Tricks

Siemens - Tips & Tricks
 

1. Siemens S1
2. Siemens S3 / S3 comfort
3. Siemens S4 / S4 Power

SIEMENS

Technical data
S25, 900MHz/1800MHz
Network frequency
GSM Dual Band 900 and 1800 MHz
Dimensions
117 x 47 x 24 mm
Speech Codec Triple Rate
Full, Half, Enhanced Full Rate
Weight
125 grams including battery
Volume
108 ccm
Standby time
* 60-200 hours (with standard battery), up to 400 hours (with extended battery)
Talk time
* up to 10 hours (with extended battery)
Standard battery
Li-ion, 650 mAh
Recharge time
Approximately 1 hour
Display
High-resolution colour graphic display (6 lines of 16 characters)
PhoneBook
Memory with 250 entry capacity, depending on SIM card
Data and fax
Transmission, via infrared interface (IrDA)
*Variation of standby time will occur depending on:
SIM card
Network settings
Usage
Talktime is reduced by up to 10% if Enhanced Full Rate is active in the network

Tricks

<Check of the firmware version>
Enter *#06# press the green key and then the left softkey. 
The three contractions show the supported language-coding processes: 
- HR = Half Rate 
- FR = Full Rate
- EFR = Enhanced Full Rate 

<PIN2 modification>
The modifications can't be made by menu, only by the following key 
combination: **042*oldpin2*newpin2*newpin2# the old Pin2 is mostly 0000. 

<Quick access on "Environment">
If the Expert-mode is activated, you'll access the environment menu by 
pressing the upper volme key. "fast" Language change 
 

• *#0000# & "green key" = language automatically 
• *#0001# & "green key" = language English 
• *#0030# & "green key" = language Greek 
• *#0031# & "green key" = language Dutch 
• *#0032# & "green key" = language French 
• *#0034# & "green key" = language Spanish 
• *#0039# & "green key" = language Italian 
• *#0049# & "green key" = language German 
• *#0090# & "green key" = language Turkish 

<WAP-Browser>
There is almost a WAP-Browser in the S25, but it's deactivated by most of the german 
networks, because the browser doesn't support the current WAP specification 1.1 (just 1.0!). 

<Language coding> 
The different types of language coding modes are activated/deactivated by the following 
inputs: 
 

• *#3370# activates Enhanced Full Rate. The sound quality is increased. standby reducesapprox. 5% 
• #3370# deactivates Enhanced Full Rate 
• *4720# activates Half Rate Mode. The sound quality is reduced, standby increases approx. 30% 
• #4720# deactivates Half Rate Mode 

<Assistance to the menus> 
If the menu-button isn't used by another function, it will show you the different menu options. 

<Organizer> 
The storage spaces of the integrated organizer are limited to only 30 entries. 

<Display llighting> 
It is possible to switch on the display illumination during activated key lock by pressing the
red button.
According to Siemens uses 1 minute light approx.. 1 hour standby. 

<The buttons at the left side> 
You can modify the volume during a call, scroll down through menus and fade out the lower menu
line during the reading of a SMS. 

<Fast Dial>
The menu for Fast Dial modifications is placed at menu-setup-keys-left fast dial/right fast
dial. (9-4-1 or 9-4-2) 

 

<Standby-time extension>
 

• Avoid repeated swichig between on and off 
• Switch off the automatic network selection 
• Use the silent alert only if necessary 
• Use the IrDA only if necessary. You may place it on a fast dial button 
• 1 minute light uses 1 hour standbyt 
• 1 minute Cell Broadcast uses 30 minutes standby 
• Switching the S25 on and announce to the network uses 2 hours standby 
   

<Repeated SMS dispatch>
If the disptatch of a SMS failed, you can repeat the dispatch immediately by pressing the
lower volume key. 

<FIRMWARE VERSIONS DESCRIPTION>

Firmware Version 14 / 44 

 

• Version 14 do not big change 
• Trable with microphone clear away if using a hand free set. 
• The button phone light will be off after 15 sec. ( it was 30 sec.) 
   

Firmware Version 12 / 42 

 

• Names with SMS 
• Phonebook sort improved 
• IrDA improved 
   

Firmware Version 10: 

 

• Stanby mode improved, Standby extension by 30-40 hours 
• Battery recharge is detected more surely, thus the battery is more optimally loaded 
• red filter functions now 
• synchronisation with key click and button pressed now works correctly (fast tapping  with SMS possible) 
• more stable behavior with games and organizer 
• labyrinth bug removed 
• SMS receipt now without "crashes" 
• Own network display now correctly (also with Logo) 
• listener volume improves 
• transfer now interference-free 
• information of namecards is send 100% 
• directory sort method improved (bug removed) 
• daily alarm fixed 
• IRDA bug removed 
• calm surrounding field / sound surrounding field... bug far away 
• new speed calling key functions 
• some further rare of bugs solved

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Siemens S1

Secret CodesSP unlock *#0003*(secret code 8 digits) #
*#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)
Tetris
Power on phone and enter PIN. before phone has locked onto network F9,
send own number, hit right button, hit 9 . left is 2 , right is 8 , rotate is 5 , and
drop is 4.
Monitor Mode1.
Menu
2. 9 (Phone Options)
3. 7 (Phone Status)
4 . Left Display Button (left MENU key)
5. 5553756
6. HangUp Button (Red HandSet key)
Now "Monitor" should appear at the bottom of the Network Options menu.
Pressing the right Display Button when in monitor mode will show a list of
the six cells with the strongest signals. Test Mode Indicators: ( * = only
available when call in progress )
CH Channel Number
RX Signal Strength (dB)
N NCC (Color Code)
B BCC (Color Code)
CI Cell ID (in Hex)
C1 + how long before phone does forced hand over. (see RX and RXAM)
LAI Location Area Identity. Display Network ID code (42F010 = 240.01)
and MSC
TXPWR Transmit Power (dB)
RXAM Reeceive signal strength cut-off point
TS * Time Slot Number
TA* Timing Advance. Distance from tower in Km * 2
PL* Power Level
Power Table
PL: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
dB: 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13
Watts: 2 1.3 .8 .5 .3 .2 .13 .08 .05 .03 .02
LF* C1 value with continuous transmisson from tower
LS * C1 Value with discontinuous tranmission from tower
QF * Bit Error Rate with continuous transmission from tower
QS * Bit Error Rate with discontinuous transmission from tower
BER (bit error rate) table
QF/QS register: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
% of bit sent: 0.2 0.8 0.4 1.6 3.2 6.4 12.8 25.6
Tips and tricks
Nice Sunset in the display. Siemens S3 or younger
In the Telephone Book in the section own numbers, first position you have
to type in +12022243121 (Number of the Capitol in Washington DC) and
save it without a name. Then open this telephone book again do so as you
like to change the number but leave the modus without changing anything.
A nice Sundown will be shown in the display.
Pin Out
1 - GND
2 - SB
3 - POWER
4 - NC
5 - TX
6 - RX
7 - CLOCK
8 - DATA
9 - GND MIC
10 - HF MIC
11 - AUDIO
12 - GND AUDIO 

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Siemens S3 / S3 comfort

Secret Codes
SP unlock *#0003* (secret code 8 digits) #
*#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)
Tetris
Power on phone and enter PIN. before phone has locked onto network F9, 
send own number, hit right button, hit 9. left is 2, right is 8, rotate is 5, and
drop is 4.
Monitor Mode1.
1.Menu
2. 9 (Phone Options)
3. 7 (Phone Status)
4. Left Display Button (left MENU key)
5. 5553756
6. HangUp Button (Red HandSet key)
Now "Monitor" should appear at the bottom of the Network Options menu.
Pressing the right Display Button when in monitor mode will show a list of
the six cells with the strongest signals. Test Mode Indicators: (* = only
available when call in progress )
CH Channel Number
RX Signal Strength (dB)
N NCC (Color Code)
B BCC (Color Code)
CI Cell ID (in Hex)
C1 + how long before phone does forced hand over. (see RX and RXAM)
LAI Location Area Identity. Display Network ID code (42F010 = 240.01)
and MSC
TXPWR Transmit Power (dB)
RXAM Reeceive signal strength cut-off point
TS * Time Slot Number
TA * Timing Advance. Distance from tower in Km * 2
PL * Power Level
Power Table PL: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
dB: 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13
Watts: 2 1.3 .8 .5 .3 .2 .13 .08 .05 .03 .02
LF* C1 value with continuous transmisson from tower
LS * C1 Value with discontinuous tranmission from tower
QF * Bit Error Rate with continuous transmission from tower
QS * Bit Error Rate with discontinuous transmission from tower
BER (bit error rate) table
QF/QS register: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
% of bit sent: 0.2 0.8 0.4 1.6 3.2 6.4 12.8 25.6
Unlock Siemens S3(Not S3 COM)
(For advanced users only)
At addresses 0D8 to 0DD the phones code is stored. To read the code swap
nibbles stored at addresses from 0DA to 0DD. Error counter is at 0D9. To
clear the Phone Code write at addresses from 0D8 to 0DD: 00, 00, FF, FF,
FF, FF.
Siemens S3 comfort
Show IMEI code: * # 06 #
MONITOR MODE
The Siemens S3 Com series have a Monitor mode that can be activated
directly from the standard user keypad. In order to activate this mode, you
must enter the special access code currently programmed into the phone.
TO ACTIVATE MONITOR MODE
1. Turn the phone on.
2. Enter the PIN access code on press OK. (Only if is enabled).
3. Press Menu. (Left top button).
4. Press 9. (Phone Options).
5. Press 8. (Phone Status) (May be button 7 in some phones).
6. You may see your IMEI Number
7. Left Display Button (Top left MENU key).
8. 7684666
9. HangUp Button. (Red HandSet key).
Note: Monitor should appear now at the bottom of the Network Options
menu.
MONITOR MODE TOGGLE
Pressing the right Display Button when in monitor mode will toggle into 1
and 2 modes
Tips and tricks
Nice Sunset in the display. Siemens S3 or younger
In the Telephone Book in the section own numbers, first position you have
to type in +12022243121 (Number of the Capitol in Washington DC) and
save it without a name. Then open this telephone book again do so as you
like to change the number but leave the modus without changing anything.
A nice Sundown will be shown in the display.
Pin Out
1 - GND
2 - SB
3 - POWER
4 - NC
5 - TX
6 - RX
7 - CLOCK
8 - DATA
9 - GND MIC
10 - HF MIC
11 - AUDIO
12 - GND AUDIO

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Siemens S4 / S4 Power

Secret Codes
SP unlock *#0003* (secret code 8 digits) #
*#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)
MONITOR MODE
The Siemens S4 series also haves a Monitor mode that can be activated
directly from the standard user keypad. In order to activate this mode, you
must enter the special access code currently programmed into the phone.
TO ACTIVATE MONITOR MODE
1. Menu
2. 9 (Phone Options)
3. 7 (Phone Status)
4. Left Display Button (left MENU key)
5. 7684666
6. HangUp Button (Red HandSet key)
Now "Monitor" should appear at the bottom of the Network Options menu.
Pressing the right Display Button when in monitor mode will show a list of
the six cells with the strongest signals. Test Mode Indicators: ( * =
only available when call in progress )
Unlock Siemens S4
(For advanced users only)
At addresses 0D8 to 0DD the phones code is stored. To read the code swap
nibbles stored at addresses from 0DA to 0DD. Error counter is at 0D9. To
clear the Phone Code write at addresses from 0D8 to 0DD: 00, 00, FF, FF,
FF, FF.
Pin Out
1 - GND
2 - SB
3 - POWER
4 - NC
5 - TX
6 - RX
7 - CLOCK
8 - DATA
9 - GND MIC
10 - HF MIC
11 - AUDIO
12 - GND AUDIO

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