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nokia tips and tricks hacks
*** WARNING: Using secret codes may be harmful to your phone and result in disabling or worse. Use these codes at your own discretion, we accept no responsiblility for blocked pones while using these codes!!!
IMEI Number
*#06# Cells Identity Code (IMEI = International Mobile Equipment Identity)
XXXXXX XX XXXXXX X
TAC FAC SNR SP

TAC = Type Approval Code (first 2 digits = country code of the approval-country )
FAC = Final Assembly Code: (01,02 = AEG)
(10,20 Nokia)
(40,41,44 Siemens)
(30 Ericsson)
(50 Bosch)
(51 Sony,Siemens,Ericsson)
(60 Alcatel)
(65 AEG)
(70 Sagem)
(75 Dancall)
(80 Philips)
(85 Panasonic)

SNR = Serial Nr.
SP = Spare (always "0")

Software Version
*#0000# shows the software version
Signal Processing
*3370# - Enchanced full Rate Codec (EFR) activation. It will automatically restart.
#3370# - Enchanced full Rate Codec (EFR) deactivation
*4720# - Half Rate Codec activation. It will automatically restart.
#4720# - Half Rate Codec deactivation
Enchanced Full Rate will give you much better sound quality when you enable it. The new Enhanced Full Rate CODEC adopted by GSM uses the ASELP (AlgebraicCode Excitation Linear Prediction) compression technology. This technology allows for much great voice quality in the same number of bits as the older Full Rate CODEC. The older technology was called LPC-RPE (Linear Prediction Coding with Regular Pulse Excitation). Both operate at 13 kilobits.(but you take up more space on the network, so they can charge you more) - Talk-time is reduced with about 5%

Nokia E-Series Secret Codes 

Check software version and the release number of your device:
*#0000#

See WLAN MAC address:
*#62209526#

See Bluetooth MAC address:
*#2820#

To hard reset and restore to factory settings:
*#7370# (default lock code is 12345)

See IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number:
*#06#
Check number where calls are diverted:
*#61#

To display your phone's life timer, type: #92702689#


Please use the following two codes with extreme care:
  • To soft reset the phone and reset phone settings type: *#7780#
  • To hard reset and completely erase all data on the phone and restore it to factory settings, type *#7370#. You'll be asked for a lock code. The default Nokia lock code is 12345.


Sim Clock Stopping
*#746025625#
[*#sim0clock#]
Checks if the sim clock can be stopped. Sim clock stop is a kind of stand-by mode which will save battery time. This code doesn't work with software version 4.59.
It will tell you if it can be stopped or not.


Warrenty Menu
*#92702689# takes you to a secret menu with 6 choices:
[*#war0anty#]
1. Displays Serial Number.
2. Displays the Month and Year of Manufacture (0997).
3. Displays (if there) the date where the phone was purchased (MMYY).
4. Displays the date of the last repairment - if found (0000).
5. Makes you capable of transferring user data if you have the gear for it.
6. Shows how long the phone has been used to talk. This counter is not reset by when you "clear timers" like the counters in the call register.


Bypass the SP lock With a Nokia 16xx/21xx/31xx/51xx/81xx
1. Insert SIM card of different provider.
2. Turn on the phone and press the UP VOLUME key for 3 sec.
Then release it and the phone says PIN CODE?
3. Press the "C" key.
4. Then Press * and wait until it disappears and appears again, then press * one more time and 04*PIN*PIN*PIN# 

Nokia Speed Trap Detector Urban Legend spread by Nokia Engineers ;^)
The settings for radar speed traps detector. Your Nokia cell phone can be programmed to pick up radar speed traps, when programmed your cell phone picks up the radar and alerts you on the message alert tone. ( Doesn't work with Nokia 7110! )
1. Enter your menu
2. Select settings
3. Select security settings
4. Select closed user group
5. Select on
6. Enter 00000
7. Press ok
8. Clear back to normal, within a few seconds your phone will display a radar sign with five zero's next to it. It is now activated.
Unfortunately only Nokia phones have this function. The Cell Phone info display needs to be de-activated. Settings -> Phone Settings -> Cell Info display. Each time you turn off your phone, or even each time you loose contact with your carrier, you'll have to activate it again... It is done using steps 1 through 5 above, but the number (00000) will be already on the field as a default. 


GSM Network Services Command Strings
When various network functions are selected via the cellphone's menu using the keypad, the cellphone automatically generates the corresponding GSM network command string and transmits it to the network. These commands can however be manually entered via the keypad.



Each command is prefixed with either one or two * or # characters as follows:
** Register and Activate
* Activate
## De-Register (and Deactivate)
# Deactivate
*# Check Status
© Call button



Once each command has been entered, if it is a network command (as opposed to a local handset command) it must be transmitted to the network by pressing the YES (receiver) key which acts as an enter key - this is represented here with the © character. Always enter numbers in full international format +CountryAreaNumber ( e.g. +447712345678).
Command Description Command String
Security
Change call barring code **03*OldCode*NewCode*NewCode#©
Change call barring code **03*330*OldCode*NewCode*NewCode#©
Change PIN code **04*OldPIN*NewPIN*NewPIN#©
Change PIN2 code **042*OldPIN2*NewPIN2*NewPIN2#©
Unlock PIN code (when PIN is entered wrong 3 times) **05*PUK*NewPIN*NewPIN#©
Unlock PIN2 code (when PIN2 is entered wrong 3 times) **052*PUK2*NewPIN2*NewPIN2#©
Display IMEI *#06#
Call Forwarding (Diversions)
De-register all call diversions ##002#©
Set all configured call diversions to number and activate **004*number#©
De-register all configured call diversions (no answer, not reachable, busy) ##004#©
Unconditionally divert all calls to number and activate **21*number#©
Activate unconditionally divert all calls *21#©
De-register unconditionally divert all calls ##21#©
Deactivate unconditionally divert all calls #21#©
Check status of unconditionally divert all calls *#21#©
Divert on no answer to number and activate **61*number#©
Activate divert on no answer *61#©
De-register divert on no answer ##61#©
Deactivate divert on no answer #61#©
Check status of divert on no answer *#61#©
Divert on not reachable to number and activate **62*number#©
Activate divert on not reachable *62#©
De-register divert on not reachable ##62#©
Deactivate divert on not reachable #62#©
Check status of divert on not reachable *#62#©
Divert on busy to number and activate /td> **67*number#©<
Activate divert on busy *67#©
De-register divert on busy ##67#©
Deactivate divert on busy #67#©
Check status of divert on busy *#67#©
Change number of seconds of ringing for the given service before diverting a call (such as on no answer). Seconds must be a value from 5 to 30. De-registering the same divert will also delete this change! **service*number**seconds#© (Service numbers, see below)
Call barring
Activate barr all outgoing calls (see Security to set code) **33*code#©
Deactivate barr all outgoing calls #33*code#©
Check status of barr all outgoing calls *#33#©
Activate barr all calls **330*code#©
Deactivate barr all calls #330*code#©
Check status of barr all calls /td> *#330*code#©<
Activate barr all outgoing international calls **331*code#©
Deactivate barr all outgoing international calls #331*code#©
Check status of barr all outgoing international calls *#331#©
Activate barr all outgoing international calls except to home country **332*code#©
Deactivate barr all outgoing international calls except to home country #332*code#©
Check status of barr all outgoing international calls except to home country *#332#©
Activate barr all outgoing calls **333*code#©
Deactivate barr all outgoing calls #333*code#©
Check status of barr all outgoing calls *#333#©
Activate barr all incoming calls **35*code#©
Deactivate barr all incoming calls #35*code#©
Check status of barr all incoming calls *#35#©
Activate barr all incoming calls when roaming **351*code#©
Deactivate barr all incoming calls when roaming #351*code#©
Check status of barr all incoming calls when roaming *#351#©
Activate barr all incoming calls **353*code#©
Deactivate barr all incoming calls #353*code#©
Check status of barr all incoming calls *#353#©
Call waiting
Activate call waiting *43*#©
Deactivate call waiting #43##©
Check status of call waiting *#43#©
Calling Line Identification
The following only works if CLIP and CLIR are enabled (ask your service provider)
CLIP: Presentation of the number of the incoming call
Activate CLIP **30#©
Deactivate CLIP ##30#©
Check status of CLIP *#30#©
CLIR: Presentation of one's own number to the to the called party
Activate CLIR **31#©
Activate CLIR for the actual call *31#number©
Deactivate CLIR ##31#©
Deactivate CLIR for the actual call #31#number©
Check status of CLIR *#31#©
COLP: Presentation of the actual number reached (if number called was diverted to another number
Activate COLP *76#©
Deactivate COLP #76#©
Check status of COLP *#76#©
COLR: Presentation of the original number called by the calling party (if the call was diverted to this cellphone)
Activate COLR *77#©
Deactivate COLR #77#©
Check status of COLR *#77#©


Cellphone Services
10 All types of cellphone services
11 Speech service
12 Data service
13 Fax
14 Datex-J
15 Teletex
16 Short message service (SMS)
18 All data services without SMS
19 All cellphone services without SMS


Carrier Services
20 All services
21 All asynchronous services
22 All synchronous services
23 3.1kHz services
24 Synchronous point-to-point connections including PAD's (all synchronous data services)
25 Asynchronous point-to-point connections including PAD's (all asynchronous data services)
26 Data packet sending including PAD's (all synchronous data packet services)
27 Services with PAD-share
29 Digital connection with 12kbps

 
On the main screen type in:
*#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity).
*#7780# reset to factory settings.
*#67705646# This will clear the LCD display(operator logo).
*#0000# To view software version.
*#2820# Bluetooth device address.
*#746025625# Sim clock allowed status.
#pw+1234567890+1# Shows if sim have restrictions.
*#92702689# – takes you to a secret menu where you may find some of the information below:
1. Displays Serial Number.
2. Displays the Month and Year of Manufacture
3. Displays (if there) the date where the phone was purchased (MMYY)
4. Displays the date of the last repair – if found (0000)
5. Shows life timer of phone (time passes since last start)
*#3370# – Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) activation. Increase signal strength, better signal reception. It also help if u want to use GPRS and the service is not responding or too slow. Phone battery will drain faster though.
*#3370* – (EFR) deactivation. Phone will automatically restart. Increase battery life by 30% because phone receives less signal from network.
*#4720# – Half Rate Codec activation.
*#4720* – Half Rate Codec deactivation. The phone will automatically restart
If you forgot wallet code for Nokia S60 phone, use this code reset: *#7370925538#
Note, your data in the wallet will be erased. Phone will ask you the lock code. Default lock code is: 12345
Press *#3925538# to delete the contents and code of wallet.
Unlock service provider: Insert sim, turn phone on and press vol up(arrow keys) for 3 seconds, should say pin code. Press C,then press * message should flash, press * again and 04*pin*pin*pin# \
*#7328748263373738# resets security code.
Default security code is 12345
Change closed caller group (settings >security settings>user groups) to 00000 and ure phone will sound the message tone when you are near a radar speed trap.

SAMSUNG SECRET CODES

SAMSUNG SECRET CODES





*#06# -> Show IMEI
*#9999# -> Show Software Version
*#0001# -> Show Serial Parameters

*2767*3855# -> Full EEPROM Reset ( THIS CODE REMOVES SP-LOCK!!!! but also change IMEI to 447967-89-400044-0, you must use CHGIMEI to restore it)

*2767*2878# -> Custom EEEPROM Reset
*#8999*228# -> Battery status (capacity, voltage, temperature)
*#8999*246# -> Program status
*#8999*289# -> Change Alarm Buzzer Frequency
*#8999*324# -> Debug screens
*#8999*364# -> Watchdog
*#8999*377# -> EEPROM Error Stack
*#8999*427# -> Trace Watchdog
*#8999*523# -> Change LCD contrast
*#8999*544# -> Jig detect
*#8999*636# -> Memory status
*#8999*746# -> SIM File Size
*#8999*778# -> SIM Service Table
*#8999*785# -> RTK (Run Time Kernel) errors
*#8999*786# -> Run, Last UP, Last DOWN
*#8999*837# -> Software Version
*#8999*842# -> Test Vibrator
*#8999*862# -> Vocoder Reg
*#8999*872# -> Diag
*#8999*947# -> Reset On Fatal Error
*#8999*999# -> Last/Chk
*#8999*9266# -> Yann debug screen (=Debug Screens?)
*#8999*9999# -> Software version

SAMSUNG V200 SECRET CODES


v200 Unlock Code-> *2767*7822573738#
*#9324# Netmon (press the hangup key to exit)
*#9998*JAVA# Edit GPRS/ CSD settings (S100 Only)
*#9998*Help# Help screen/ List of codes
*#9998*LOGO# Change operator Logo
*#9998*RTC# RTC Display
*#9998*Bat# Battery Status
*#9998*Buz# Turns Buzzer ON
*#9998*Vib# Turns Vibrator ON
*#9998*LCD# LCD Contrast
*#9998*9999# Softwre Version
*#9998*8888# Hardware Version
*#9998*377# NVM Error Log (?????)
*#9998*NET# SIM Network ID
*#9998*778# SIM Serv. Table
*#9998*SIM# SIM Info
*#9998*PN# Production No.
*#9998*968# Reminder Tune
*#9998*NVM# Displays Non-Volitile Memory Status
*#9999*C# ???????????????????
*#06# Displays phones I**I No.
***/// ***/// NOTE /// *** RED COLOR , they appear serious !!! Use at
own risk !!!
*#9998*2576# Forces SIM Error
*#9998*DEAD# Forces Phone Crash
*2767*MEDIA# Resets the medis on the phone (deletes all downloaded
pics/tones)
*2767*FULL# Resets the EEPRON *DANGEROUS*
*2767*CUST# Resets the Custom EEPRON
*2767*JAVA# Resets JAV downloads (deletes all downloaded midlits)
*2767*STACKRESET# Resets Stack
*2767*225RESET# ????????????????? * Dangerous *
*2767*WAP# Resets WAP Setting & Deletes Favorites


SAMSUNG A800 SECRET CODES


The universal unlock code is *2767*637# do this with out your sim in
By default, the firmware (software) for x600 only receives java
apps and other applications like stuff by serial port.
but even for it, you have to enable the serial port, which also
causes
the closing of all other ports, even the IrDA too :-( ..
well, guess what, i have very good news for you,
do you know, you can increase the sound level,
the sound level for tones, speaker fone, etc,
can be increase even then if it is at max (level 4)
you still can do it,
just follows the instructions!

**************** HERE WE GO **************
Enter the following code:
*#8999*8378#
(You'll be shown menu, then ...)
then go to:
"H/W test"
then go to:
"Audio Settings"

then go to:
"Melody Gain"

There will you see a number.
there are five (5) Melody Levels" of it.
(and currently, you are at level 1 and after
pressing the "save" button, you will move to
level 2 and so on .........................)
you have to change the values of all the levels.
and as the resultant, it will give increase the
melody sound!, your tones will more louder,
even more louder then the max. ringing volume.
the level wise numbers are: (as its my setting :-) )

Melody Level 1: 13
Melody Level 2: 17
Melody Level 3: 18
Melody Level 4: 25
Melody Level 5: 31
you even can make your own combinations of level wise
sounding numbers that can change the sound level!.

if your combination cause more louder sound level,
then mine,
then do share it with the group! ... :-)
meanwhile, try my figured-out combination!
 
************ CAUTION ************
if anything goes wrong,
then you can apply the master reset code,
that will NOT delete anything, ANYTHING from your
cell fone, but set each and eveything to its
default/standard setting ...
(likes, factory settings :-) )
the master reset code is:
#*7728#

#########################################
I take no responsibility of these codes are working or not,
or its effects on your cell fone
but i have tried these codes on my cell fone.
and i bet, nothing goes wrong,
but even then of my words, be carefull!,
#########################################
The code: *#8999*8378#
as i regarded it a informative code,
will tell you each and everything about your cell fone.
and in the "H/W test",
there are lot of other Audio settings,
each of them having five (5) levels,
you can change the combination, but before doing anything,
do write the defult number sequence to some place so that
you'll be then able to invert it again! .. :-) ...
#*2558# - Time ON
#*2527# - GPRS Switching Set to class {4/8/9/10}
#*4263# - Handsfree Mode: ACTIVATED
#*53696# - [Java dnload] WAPSAR mode
#*536961# - WAPSAR enable HTTP disable
#*536962# - HTTP enable WAPSAR disable
#*536963# - SERIAL enable Others disable
#*5663351# - [Phone Model] SAMSUNG SGH-X100
#*6420# - Mic off
#*6421# - Mic on
#*7632# - Sleep mode
*#8999*523# - Main LCD Brightness
*#8999*3825523# - (?) External display
*2767*3855# - Full EEPROM reset(Reset all type of locks)also you'll
lose pictures and java not melody
Remove camera sound:
On main screen type:
*#8999*8378# --> Test mode
H/W test
Audio Settings
Melody Gain
Then replace 6 by 0, it'll show 12 but it's OK
Press back until main screen
Then press key volume to minimum and let's try !!! no more sound
tip by C-Quest

*2767*688# resets the phone
Thats all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Samsung X100 Tricks
#*0000#
#*0400#
#*1200# - AFC DAC Val
#*1300# - IMEI
#*1400# - IMSI
#*1700# - ( ) Command #*1700 Executed
#*1800# - ( ) Command #*1800 Executed
#*1900# - ( ) Command #*1900 Executed
#*2000# - ( ) Command #*2000 Executed
#*2100# - ( ) Command #*2100 Executed
#*2200# - ( ) Command #*2200 Executed
#*2252# - Current CAL
#*2255# -
#*2256# - Calibr.-Info
#*2282#
#*2285#
#*2286# - Databattery
#*2337# - ( ) Permanent Registration - Not Yet Implemented
#*2355#
#*2400# - ( ) Command #*2400 Executed
#*2474# - For CMD Set - DEBUGBATTERY in cihard.opt
#*2527# - GPRS Switching Set to class {4/8/9/10}
#*2558# - Time ON
#*2562#
#*2565#
#*2677# - AMR State: {None / Full Rate}
#*2679# - Copycat Feature: {ACTIVATED/DEACTIVATED}
#*2787# - CRTP {ON/OFF}
#*2834# - Audio path Mobile Normal
#*2836# - AVDDSS Management: {DEACTIVATED/ACTIVATED}
#*3230# - Trace Enable DCD disable
#*3231# - Trace disable DCD Enable
#*3232# - Current Mode {Trace enabled/DCD enabled}
#*3270# - DCS Support: {DEACTIVATED/ACTIVATED}
#*3282# - Data: {DEACTIVATED/ACTIVATED}
#*3333#
#*3353# - General Defence Code Erased
#*3370#
#*3377#
#*3476# - EGSM: {DEACTIVATED/ACTIVATED}
#*3676# - Flash Volume Formated
#*3683#
#*3737# - Some Codes
#*3777#
#*3779#
#*3825# - ( ) Command #*3825 Executed
#*3837#
#*3849#
#*3851#
#*3876#
#*3877# - Dump of SPY Trace
#*3900#
#*3940# - External looptest 9600 bps not available in SYSOL2
#*3940# - External looptest 115200 bps not available in SYSOL2
#*3941#
#*4200#
#*4263# - Handsfree Mode: ACTIVATED
#*4300#
#*4500#
#*4674# - IMSI| MCC:2 5 0 | MNC 9 2 | 10 11 91 83 50
#*4700# - Half Rate: {ACTIVATED/DEACTIVATED}
#*4760# - GSM: {ACTIVATED/DEACTIVATED}
#*4864#
#*5100#
#*5111# - ( ) Some Codes
#*5132#
#*5133# - ( ) Some Codes
#*5143#
#*5156#
#*5165#
#*5171# - ( ) Some Codes
#*5172# - ( ) Some Codes
#*5173# - ( ) Some Codes
#*5174#
#*5175#
#*5176# - ( ) Some Codes
#*5177#
#*5187# - L1C2G trace: {ACTIVATED/DEACTIVATED}
#*53696# - [Java dnload] WAPSAR mode
#*536961# - WAPSAR enable HTTP disable
#*536962# - HTTP enable WAPSAR disable
#*536963# - SERIAL enable Others disable
#*5376#
#*5400# - ( ) Command #*5400 Executed
#*5500#
#*5600#
#*566335# - [WAP model ID]
#*5663351# - [Phone Model] SAMSUNG SGH-X100
#*5663352# - [Java Model] SEC-SGHS300/1.0
#*5737425# - Java Serial
#*577699# - APN
#*5800# - ( ) Command #*5800 Executed
#*6100# - ( ) Command #*6100 Executed
#*6200#
#*6420# - Mic off
#*6421# - Mic on
#*6422# - Mic dep RXdata
#*6428# - Mic measurement
#*6700#
#*6837# - Official Software Version
#*6900#
#*7200#
#*7222# - Operation Typ: Class C GSM
#*7224# - ERROR
#*7247#
#*7252# - Operation Typ: Class B GPRS
#*7271# - Multi slot: Class 1 GPRS
#*7274# - Multi slot: Class 4 GPRS
#*7276#
#*7284# - Class B
#*7287# - GPRS Attached
#*7288# - GPRS Detached
#*7326# - Accessory: Vibrator
#*7337# - Some kind of Reset Settings
#*7352# - Some Kind of Debug Info
#*7462# - SIM phase
#*7524# - KCGPRS
#*7562# - LOCI GPRS
#*7636#
#*7639#
#*7632# - Sleep mode
#*7633#
#*7638# - RLC always open ended TBF: {ACTIVATED/DEACTIVATED}
#*7646#
#*7665#
#*7666# - SrCell Data
#*7673# - Sleep mode
#*7676# - Command #*7676 Executed
#*7683# - Sleep variable
#*7693# - Sleep deact
#*7728# - RSAV done->reset
#*7763# - SMS bearer CS {ACTIVATED/DEACTIVATED}
#*7825#
#*7828# - Midl Rl51
#*7957# - Command #*7957 Executed
#*7983# - Voltage/Freq {DEACTIVATED/ACTIVATED}
#*7986# - Voltage {DEACTIVATED/ACTIVATED}
#*8462# - Sleep time since SwitchOff
#*8465# - Time in L1
#*8466# - Old Time
#*8645#
#*9278# - Command #*9278 Executed
#*9795# - wtls key: reset
#7263867# - RAM Dump {On/Off}
#7465625*228# - Activa lock deactivated
#7465625*27*
#7465625*2827# - Auto CP lock deactivated
#7465625*28638# - Auto Network lock deactivated
#7465625*28746# - Auto SIM lock deactivated
#7465625*2877# - Auto SP lock deactivated
#7465625*28782# - Auto subset lock deactivated
#7465625*638*
#7465625*746*
#7465625*77*
#7465625*782*
#8999*324#
*#0*
*#0020# –
*#06# – IMEI
*#2255# - Call List
*#4777*8665# – GPRS
*#7465625# – Interrogate ( )
*#8377466# – Software && Hardware Versions
*#8888# – Hardware Version
*#8999*324# - ( ) Some Strange Numbers
*#8999*377# -
*#8999*3825523# - ( )
*#8999*523# - Main LCD Brightness
*#8999*636# - ( ) Another Strange Numbers
*#8999*8376363# - . HW, SW, + Some Code And Data
*#8999*8378# - . , , , HW SW
*#9999# – Software Version

=== : ===

*2767*xx927 - WAP . xx - . , xx=44: *2767*44WAP# xx=31: *2767*31WAP#

*2767*xx667 - MMS.

.

*2767*2877368#
*2767*2878# – EEPROM ( , )
*2767*31667#
*2767*31927#
*2767*33667#
*2767*33927#
*2767*34667#
*2767*34927#
*2767*351667#
*2767*351927#
*2767*3700#
*2767*380667#
*2767*380927#
*2767*3855# - l EEPROM ( SP- !! ) IMEI 447967-89-400044-0, IMEI ( )
*2767*39667#
*2767*39927#
*2767*420667#
*2767*420927#
*2767*43667#
*2767*43927#
*2767*44667#
*2767*44927#
*2767*46667#
*2767*46927#
*2767*49667#
*2767*49927#
*2767*66335#
*2767*688# ( ) [Unlocking Code]
*2767*7100#
*2767*7300#
*2767*73738927# = *2767*RESETWAP#
*2767*7650#
*2767*7667#
*2767*7927#
*2767*8200#
*2767*927#

=== / : ===

*335#
*663867# - mm file dumped
*7465625# -
*7465625*228# - Activa lock personalized
*7465625*27*
*7465625*2827# - Auto CP lock activated
*7465625*28638# - Auto Network lock activated
*7465625*28746# - Auto SIM lock activated
*7465625*2877# - Auto SP lock activated
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Best Free VoIP App for Android Phone

Best Free VoIP App for Android Phone
Tango seamlessly integrates with devices, always staying on ready to receive (and send) calls. This is a huge plus for people who rely heavily on VoIP calls because it makes it easier to continually receive and send calls. On the downside, however, this means Tango is "always on" -- it uses up battery life even when you aren't actively using it to make or attend calls. For what it is worth, though, during my experience of using it, Tango doesn't use too much battery life. With the amount of how much I use my phone, I typically get four hours of total screen time between charges on my Nexus S. (This gets me through the day.) If I have Tango running, I get 3.5-3.75 hours of total screen time; so Tango makes me lose 15-30 min of total screen time. This isn't too bad if I heavily use Tango because obviously the free calls make up for lost battery life; however it is a waste if I have Tango installed and running but am not using it.

Another upside to Tango's seamless integration is the fact that you don't have to login/logout when you want to use it/not use it. It is always on, as I mentioned. However, on the downside, you are required to register Tango with your cell phone number. While most people will be okay with using their phone number to register (it is for a legitimate reason), some people may not feel comfortable doing so


App Name: Tango Voice & Video Calls
Developer: Tango
Download Size: 4.8 MB
Version Reviewed: v1.6.13322
Requires: Android 2.1 and up
 

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