SMS Secret...

[slikmik]

Many of you may know of this but thought i'd just share the knowledge

Delivery reports are sometimes pretty crap indeication of message arrival, theres a better way to find out if somebodies fone is switched on by seding them a text message

Ive tried this on Orange and Bt Cellnet (02) in the Uk and it works

Type *0# your message

in the message composer window - that star zero hash and space then write your message, the recipient will not see the star zero hash bit - just the message

When they read it it will relay a message back to your fone showing the time they recieved it.

Hope this is of use to people out there...

By the way - the first time i did this to my mates fone - it sent back lots of wierd information about his mobile - lots of small chunks of info about model type and number etc etc - didnt really understand it

But when i sent it again all i got was the standard delivery report type message
strange anyone understand anything like this???


Mike

[Liam]

Yeah i know about this one, but normal delivery report work fine for me, they tell me the time he recieved it aswell if you look in the information of the text.

Pretty simple really

thanks for sharing though :D

regards

[welshwizard]

tried this and it didnt work - i am on orange and i sent to an orange phone - they R BOTH PAY AS U GO.

[Leandros]

not working for me

I'm using T-Mobile in Austria, 232-03

regards

[NokDoc]

Worked on my Dutch O2.

My normal delivery report is still transmitting state.

But I got an extra message directly from service center with reporting text in Dutch like this:

Ur O2 Textmessage to xxxxxx is delivered at mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss
sender +31626000230
Sended mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss
By +31626000230

So it does something.

But is this command about sms handling or only command to my provider?
The chars *0# are in the text content of the message and I didn't see User Header Definition.
Which makes it nice to study.

Is there more of such sms commands?
Like VCard.

NokDoc

[Liam]

there is another for sending ringtone data to phones, but you have to send hte notes as binary or hex or something and i cant remember the code as i never got it to work, i use logomanager

[NokDoc]

Hi Mr. Liam,

U know U can actually directly send the MyGnokii (024A) format.

But these sms's use a user data header indicator in the sms which 'triggers' the handling.

I mean that the sms is handled as normal text, no UDHI, still it does trigger something.

NokDoc

[liteFun]

tried that *0# thing. don't work in dna (finland).
tried both only *0# and *0# text.

or should it be done different way than sending normal sms?

[nikson]

hi i tried here in the philippines (globe) and it doesnt work.....:cool:

[GeeZuZz]

When i sent a message with *N#, i got the delivery report,

I thought my number would be hidden i inserted *#N# infront (read rumours about it) - but instead i got the delivery report...


Is the delivery report free, or is it a "service" from the service provider we have to pay for?

[slikmik]

Thanks guys for everyone who tried it

Its a secret virus that'll kill your fone in 12 days......

ha ha only jokin people :D

nokdoc said it worked on dutch 02 - im in uk and it works 4 me

So seems like only 02/bt cellnet works

Anyone reken they can disasemble an sms message and see the layout of how its sent???

Would be interesting

Thanks everybody
Mike

[DavieB]

The phone just sends it as a normal message - nothing special!

Its a network service.. The smsc's parsing software must check for "*0#" and flag the message for (extended) delivery reporting!

Nothing special...

[wozza]

works for me.. O2 - UK

[anilbajaj]

Hi All,

I tried every thing from *0# To *9# And *A# To *Z# but i didnt got the delivery report & the message was also containing the characters. I am in Orange network of India.

I am searching this for a long time. Can anybody help me.


Regards
Anil Bajaj

[ceanth]

works on my t-mobile UK but not on Orange Uk, mind u t-mobile is contract, maybe that has something to do with it

[chunkhead]

Doesn't work on Virgin\Optus network in Australia! Mind you none of the networks support Delivery Reports!? What a sham!!!:grin:

[Yotamz]

i've tried it on Orange (425-01), i got some strange results.

i've sent the message to myself (*0# message...).
then i recieved 2 messages, my sms and the normal report.
when i opened the message, the *0# didn't appear, and while the message is open on the screen, after a few seconds i heard the sound of incoming message again, but no message was recieved.

i did this twice and got the same results...

is it because i've sent it to myself?

[CheeseOnToast]

Dont work on Optus/Vodafone here in Australia either.

meh... sounds cool tho

[chunkhead]

Just a thought... for the people that have it working, are delivery reports turned on in your phone? Have you tried it without? I tried mine (above) with it on!?:rolleyes:

[nonu_don]

for me *n# works

Naman

[Yotamz]

i tried *n# twice, but i got "Message not sent at this time".

a second later i sent and normal message and it was sent..

[AP0ll0]

Worked for me :)

Sent *0# with the message from a Nokia 7650 on T-Mobile contract to a Nokia 3210 on 02 pay as you go.

Thanks for the info.

AP0ll0

[witchblade]

I use *S# :)

[chunkhead]

Virgin\Optus Network Australia:

*0# => Not working
*n# => Not working
*S# => Not working

:( :( :( :( :(

[yjagota]

Not working for me either...

Network : Airtel, India

[belabs]

a year back "YYYY" works on SMART mobiles here in the Philippines, not now :(

[visor]

its works for me...:) - pay as you go UK.

hi to all...especially to the Filipinos...:D

[sirpaul1]

It doesn't work on Vodafone Uk, tried a few different ways.

with delivery reports on/off and also to most of the uk networks including voda, orange and t-mobile.

Thanks though guys i'll give it a try next time i'm on holiday abroad that'll be when it's really useful.

The best sms trick is to send the unicode that switches 33xx off when you try to open the message.

:confused: :confused: Does anyone know if there is a code to put in before your message if you want to send it as a priority and it appears straight on the other persons screen??:rolleyes: :cool:

[Yotamz]

Originally posted by sirpaul1
:confused: :confused: Does anyone know if there is a code to put in before your message if you want to send it as a priority and it appears straight on the other persons screen??:rolleyes: :cool:

these messages are caller class0 messages, or newsflash. there isn't a code that you can include in your message to make it class0, these messages can't be sent from the handset, and you can't save them on your phone i think that they are messages from different type, like there is an icon message, or ringtone message.
anyway, you can send class0 messages using logomanager.

[HeatherH]

Hi All,

This didn't work for me, and the characters *0# still showed up on the recepients message. I am on Orange pay as you go (UK).

Regards.

Heather

:confused:

[sirpaul1]

Thanks Yotmas,

HeatherH i'm just gonna stick to the uk favourite method (delivery reports on)

[User32]

worked for me!
Greece - Cosmote

just put *0# without delivery reports: "Message #195 to nnnnnnnnnn sent at 2003-07-13 23:10:19 has been delivered at 2003-07-13 23:10:24"

doesn't work with unicode though :(

[Rush]

Works for me.

Good job as it's the only bloody way I can do it as o2 don't seem to support delivery reports. Which is a complete pain in the arse.

One question. Does this cost anything.
If so they're gonna get one HELL of a complaint from yours truly.

[mrjoshau]

Hi all,
the*0# is a code that o2(BT) use to send a message report back to your phone, this is used because there text system is not set up for delivery reports, u have to switch off the delivery report option in text message settings.
Hope this helps
thanks
Mr Joshau

[Hungry_Seeker]

didnt work for me either

[kristoffer]

nice info im going to try it... hope it works on smart network..... does it matter on what network or what cel unit u have?does it?

[User32]

all that matters i believe is the network you are sending from.

[AP0ll0]

Regarding this Class0 message thing, there is something you can do if your on T-Mobile (haven't tested on any other networks yet).

Try putting !! at the beginning of your message.

I sent a message from a Nokia 7250 to a Nokia 7650 and the message came straight up on the screen.

I'd be interested in anyone elses experiances.


AP0ll0

[sirpaul1]

didn't work for me

[AP0ll0]

Which phone and which network?

[Yotamz]

Originally posted by AP0ll0
Regarding this Class0 message thing, there is something you can do if your on T-Mobile (haven't tested on any other networks yet).

Try putting !! at the beginning of your message.

I sent a message from a Nokia 7250 to a Nokia 7650 and the message came straight up on the screen.

I'd be interested in anyone elses experiances.


AP0ll0

didn't work for me, 3330 on Orange Israel (425-01).

[sirpaul1]

I've tried with a 6310 on Vodafone (U.K)

If you do send class 0 messages, they can really give people a shock and messages such as shutdown in progress often make peoples faces goes blue.

[liteFun]

Originally posted by liteFun
tried that *0# thing. don't work in dna (finland).
tried both only *0# and *0# text.

or should it be done different way than sending normal sms?

(i hope i haven't posted this before)

in finland, this *0# is changed to #K# or -K- depending operator.

radiolinja (244-05) uses -K- and sonera (244-91) #K# or something like that if i remember.

and this information is public, it comes with sim-card manual :D

[Mehrius]

Maybe this works for u too.....

I can send anonymous messages to any network form Orange(Romania)

just type *RI# before the message

[kristoffer]

how about me hope it works... does it work on nokia 3315 smart network?

[sim]

It doesn't work on China Mobile(460-0)

[Dumbo]

Hi!

I think these codes are different in almost every country.
Mostly based on spoken language...:eek:

Dumbo

[Mehrius]

About those class0 messages...

I managed to send a few but not by typing some characters in front of the message but by using a computer program calles PanuWorld FLASHMSG and a data cable...

With the prg. u can:

1. send class 0 messages that display directly on the screen of the receiver... ( works on dct4 phones as well)

2. send email, fax or voice mail notifiactions - where the receiver gets a message telling him that he's got email fax or voice mail..
This is cool because he doesn't see the sender's number and a character is displayed on the screen (works in dct4 phones)

3. send void messages. Here the receiver just gets a message alert tone but no message..( only dct3 or older phones)

4. send blinking messages (only dct3 or older phones)



Oh and... you can save class0 templates on the phone for later sending... (i mean just the header cause u can change the content with every new send)... pity dct4 phones don't have outbox...

[User32]

doesn't work for vodafone GR (202-05)

[liteFun]

i'm not sure which of the next words fits in english (for other languages translate it, in finland "kuittaus" will be -K- or *K# or something).
acknowledgement, aquittance, check, confirmation, quittance, receipt, set

and it can be -0- too.. it can be whatever operator wants it to be...

[User32]

i'll ask my operator careline and let you know!

[viktor]

Tried *n# on Dutch Orange network, and it works.....you'll get an extra delivery rapport as textmessage..


viktor

[Chaz51]

111 followed by a space works with Fido in Canada. you get a long reply from the network.

[Crux]

didnt work in portuguese vodafone

[asgaardro]

@slimilk
yes iz true on some orange networks work this trik but u must call u're operator and ask him
i'm from romania and in my country we has this service to hide the id from the sender.
the code is differet.
like i said u must call u're op and ask him
Vodaphone doesn'r offer this service (my knolege)
the id from this sms is like this
<Unkonwn number>
07:15 PM

sow good luck
regards

razvan

[User32]

just curiosity: what's the code? i want to see if operators in my country have copied from others anything like this...to see if there IS such a service, but they don't reveal it for some obvious reasons...

[beli_the_king]

i have a nokia 7650 and a postpaid kard it didnt work

but i have one more question, what is the Service Command editor on nokia

[beli_the_king]

Which phone and which network?

i have 7650 on BH Telecom, id does not work

one more question , how can i use the Service Comands Editor on my nokia
i dont now how to use it

[olympia786]

Hi all *0# worked for me thanks mate

[gulastugan]

Hmm, worked for me aswell. :)

[manchildbb]

Is anyone collecting this information?
It would be great to have this in a FAQ somewhere, detailing which hidden codes worked in which countries/networks.

[asgaardro]

@slimilk
yes iz true on some orange networks work this trik but u must call u're operator and ask him
i'm from romania and in my country we has this service to hide the id from the sender.
the code is differet.
like i said u must call u're op and ask him
Vodaphone doesn'r offer this service (my knolege)
the id from this sms is like this
<Unkonwn number>
07:15 PM

sow good luck
regards

razvan
for romanian orange networl the code is *ri#
this code will restrict the id

[ss18]

*N# & *0# does not work on a 3595 Tmobile (AZ - USA)

User just see's those codes in there text message



Brian