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* [http://www.gsmserver.com/software/F3_Unlock_Clip.php To enter boot mode]: power off the phone and press 3 keys combination: *#Power On. The handset display will remain blank.<br>Note that [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8ebMYveD1o on this video] they insert the battery without SIM while pressing * and #. |
* [http://www.gsmserver.com/software/F3_Unlock_Clip.php To enter boot mode]: power off the phone and press 3 keys combination: *#Power On. The handset display will remain blank.<br>Note that [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8ebMYveD1o on this video] they insert the battery without SIM while pressing * and #. |
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==Tips== |
==Tips== |
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| − | To lock/unlock quickly the keypad, instead of pressing * for 2 secs, just press |
+ | To lock/unlock quickly the keypad, instead of pressing * for 2 secs, just press ↑ * |
==Number codes== |
==Number codes== |
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Revision as of 14:22, 11 March 2008
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Characteristics
| Screen | electronic paper (Motorola refers to it as ClearVision Display) |
| Ringtone | Polyphonic |
| Bands | 900/1800 MHz GSM |
| Physical size | 47 x 114 x 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 68 g |
| Phonebook | SIM only |
| Call records | 20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls |
| Misc | Clock, alarm, speakerphone |
| Battery | Standard, Li-Ion 800 mAh |
| Stand-by | Up to 300 h |
| Talk time | Up to 4 h 30 min |
Inside
- Apparently Compal (Calypso+) platform
- Apparently the F3 is a SCPL (scalpel) class device which runs a Java/Linux derived OS called JUIX
- Pinout (jpg) Vertically handled, there is a square of pads, one missing on the upper right. GND: middle; RX: top-middle; TX: bottom-middle
- Someone on Flickr dismantled it
- To enter boot mode: power off the phone and press 3 keys combination: *#Power On. The handset display will remain blank.
Note that on this video they insert the battery without SIM while pressing * and #.
Tips
To lock/unlock quickly the keypad, instead of pressing * for 2 secs, just press ↑ *
Number codes
References:
The Motorola Motofone accepts many options which are not directly available from the standard menu. These codes are generally used to configure more advanced options.
Usage
The codes described here have a three asterisk prefix (***) and an asterisk suffix followed by the up action key ( *↑ ) on the top left of the keypad.
***<code number>*↑
There are also (unrelated) codes for phone information details (* * 9 9 9 9 * ↑) and
phone IMEI (* # 0 6 #).
Documented codes
The following are officially documented codes:
| Function | Code Numbers | |
|---|---|---|
| Reset Factory Settings | 000 | |
| Restricted Calling (Phonebook only) ON | OFF | 160|161 | |
| Keypad tones ON | OFF | 250|251 | |
| Auto keypad lock ON | OFF | 260|261 | |
| Set SIM Pin | 300 | |
| SIM Pin ON | OFF | 310|311 | |
| Select time format | 470 | |
| Prepaid Balance Display ON | OFF | 500|501 | |
| Voice Prompts ON | OFF | 510|511 | |
| Change Language | 520 | |
| Set Balance Inquiry Number to # * | 642 | |
| Set Voicemail number | 644 | |
Undocumented codes
Be advised that some of these undocumented codes can causes problems with the SIM-based address book, including a loss of data.
| Function | Code Numbers | |
|---|---|---|
| Display total time of accepted incoming calls | 111 | |
| Display total time of outgoing calls | 121 | |
| Minute reminder beep ON - OFF | 130|131 | |
| Display cell information ON - OFF | 400|401 | |
| List available networks with option to change to another network | 402 | |
| Display network currently receiving service from | 480 | |
| Display list of networks within range | 481 | |
| View / Edit Service Centre Number (SMS Service) | 643 | |
| Delete ALL stored messages | 700 | |
| Enter SMS prepay query code (?) | 701 | |
| How long an SMS is offered / will be tried to deliver (?) | 743 | |
When the Minute Reminder Beep feature (code 130|131) is ON, the phone beeps every one minute during a call. It helps to monitor the total time of conversation.