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- - - - - - - -Id like to write, that Im not professionally connected with any -cellular network or phone company. This NetMonitor guide is based on many -different materials and exists thanks to the support of many different people (see -Information sources). This is a guide made by user. It may lack description -to some functions or contain errors and mistakes (resulting from wrong translation or my ignorance) and some strange -expressions. Many questions remain unanswered. Furthermore, this page is still "under construction". Encouraging, isnt it? -But thats the (sad) true: Nokia doesnt make appropriate materials available... -I can only assure you, that I do my best to make this NetMonitor description as reliable and complete as possible. - -
In this moment on my homepage you can also find Polish version of this FAQ. -English language version was created with help of Michal Jerz - author of -excellent page Nokia 9110 World: http://n9k.ats.pl. - -
-Ill be very thankful for any help in creating and maintaining this guide - please -send -me any information (or URLs where I can find it), suggestions and remarks. My FAQ currently concerns -Nokia 2110i, 2120, 2140, 2160, 3110, 3210, 3310, 5110, 5130, 5160, 5190, 6110, 6130, 6150, 6160, 6185/6188, 6210, 6250, 7110, 8210, 8810 and 9110 -series of phones. If you have NetMonitor enabled in any other model -(for example in 2110i, 6090, 8xxx, 9000), please contact me -(to let me know about the differences and possible new tests). - - -
-Herewith I inform, that I dont bear any responsibility for any damages and other consequences caused by applying following -information (you use it on your own responsibility) ! - - -
Net Monitor is just a special mode, which when activated shows different information about the network and about -phone modules, SIM card, etc. After activation your phone will usually display a new, additional menu containing -strange and constantly changing letters and digits. There are no standards here each phone shows different data -and there are different methods of activation (my description concerns NetMonitor mode in Nokia phones if you have some -other phone, you have to go somewhere else). I can even say, that NetMonitor (in some form) can be found in practically -each present mobile phone (because it is unprofitable for the producers to make two separate software versions -with and without NetMonitor). Here you can find some URLs to the pages describing activation and/or individual -NetMonitor menus in other phones: - -
-
-
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-
-
Other types: try searching on the links page -www.mobilserver.com/Phone_info/. - - - - -
"Normal" users surely dont need any NetMonitor, because simply most of the data included there can be of -any interest and use only for specialists (who can find out almost everything about the network). You also can: - -
-
If you still think, that you dont need it, read other pages concerning Nokia phones. - - - - -
3. Does my phone use more power with NetMonitor enabled ?
-
Id say: NO. Each phone monitors the network even when there is no NetMonitor menu active. - -
But why some users say, that they have to charge their batteries more often after enabling NetMonitor? It is easy to explain: -they frequently switch from one test to another (some people cannot stop ;-) and do it habitually) and the phone after each -key press (by default) turns on the light (and uses much power - see test 23). -This can be partially cured by using test 18. Additionally, -some tests (for example -test 17 or test 19) can put -your phone in a state of constant network searching (which drains the battery). - -
To recap, NetMonitor activation itself doesnt affect power consumption. It can be only changed by some conscious -user operations... - - - - -
You can do it in three ways: - -
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-
-
-
All above programs work with majority of Nokia phones with letter "S" in middle of codename -(for example, 5110, 5130, 5190, 6110, 6130, 6150, 3210 series). With Nokia 7110 (NSE-5) over DAU-9P cable -(from Nokia 5xxx/6xxx series phones) -worked Pc-Locals and Logo Manager only. -In Nokia 9110 (RAE-2) NetMonitor can be enabled -with all above programs working with MBUS cable - Logo Manager, Pc-Locals or -Nokia Wrench. - -
-
- - | When you want to check codename of your phone, try to use one of these codes: -*#0000#, *#9999#, *#3110#, *#3810#, *#5190#, -*#6190#, *#8110#, *#837#, *#170602112302# or -*#682371158412125# (for more information about phone identification click -here). -If phone will display something, codename will be written in 3'rd line of screen (it will be something like NSE-1). | -
- -
-
-
-
-
You can also: - -
-
I dont know details about NetMonitor activation in 1610, 2110, 3110, 8110i, 8810 and 9000 series. -I dont know exactly which programs to use (I heard only, that probably version 0.6 of PC-Locals allows to make it in older models) -or how to modify EEPROM memory (if you know anything about that, please -contact me). -In this moment I can send you to: - -
only. - -
I also heard, that in some copies of Nokia 6110 and 5110 phones it is possible to activate NetMonitor by a key combination -(by pressing Menu key and typing 10 this should work even when NetMonitor menu is not visible). - -
-
- - | -If you dont know how to activate NetMonitor, you better ask some more experienced person to do it for you -(you can damage your phone during this operation) ! -! | -
Id like to draw your attention to one detail - in Nokia phones you just activate the monitor and not upload it (it is always -in your phone described methods just reveal it as an additional menu). - - - - -
5. Which NetMonitor version can be activated in my phone ?
-
Each program described in previous point allows you to activate one of two NetMonitor versions: - -
-
-
- - | -I recommend you enable full version of NetMonitor you can always replace it with a limited version -(by choosing test 242 in your phone). It doesnt work in reverse direction (you cannot activate full menu from -within the phone it doesnt accept test 243 when limited version is active; of course you can still use -methods described in previous point). - | -
6. Does NetMonitor activation void warranty ?
-
The method of re-programming EEPROM memory is connected with opening the casing and making modifications in your -phone (which leaves many traces, scratches etc. and voids warranty). - -
However, these problems dont appear (you don't have to be affraid) when using one of the described programs -or code (but I can be wrong . there are opinions that this method leaves a trace in phone.s memory, too)... - -
Of course, before getting phone to service, is better to -deactivate NetMonitor. -Sometimes, for example, when phone's energy system is damaged, it could be impossible - -you can have some problems then (some of people working in service can think, that -you broke warranty - it depends on concrete people).. - - - - -
7. NetMonitor menu in my phone has different number than 10. Is it normal ?
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-
- - - |
-Of course, Number of NetMonitor menu (called "Net monitor" or "Field Test")
-is different (depends on firmware version and phone series) in different Nokia phones.
-
- It can be: -Menu 7 (Nokia 3110 and 9110), Menu 10 (Nokia 5110, 5130, 6110, 6130), -Menu 11 (Nokia 5190 and 3210) or Menu 12 (Nokia 8210 or some 6150). -Nokia 3210 also has a completely different icon for this menu, 6250 doesn't have any icon. So, it's normal and don't be affraid. - - There is also interesting thing connected with it: in Nokia 8210 icon of phone -in netmonitor's menu is DIFFERENT from icons of phones in other menus in this model, but -THE SAME to icon in Nokia 8250... - - |
8. NetMonitor menu in my phone has 11 number, hovewer previous position has 9 number. Is it normal ?
-
-
- - - | -After activation you gain access to the new position (called "Net monitor" -or "Field Test") in main phone menu. - |
-When you enter this menu, you can type number of the test, which should be displayed -(1 to 19 in limited version, higher numbers in full version - Caution! Entering -number 241 removes NetMonitor menu and -242 switches it to the limited version youll have to use one of the -methods described in How to activate it ? to regain access to the full version !). -Before number of test you can add "+". Unfortunately, in Nokia 6210/7110 there -is one wrong thing here: before entering number of new test you must delete old number -using right function key (in other models you can enter it without it). - -
-After pressing OK the chosen test appears on screen (and its number is shown on the top) in place of your network -name/operator logo (BTW: in some phones (like Nokia 3310), when you will enable clock, alarm clock, stopwatch, countdown timer, second line (ALS function), -test in netmonitor and lock keypad, time will disappear :-)). If you enter incorrect test number, NO TEST appears on screen and the phone returns to the last -correctly displayed test. If entered number is greater than 256, 512 or 768, then 256 (or its multiple) is subtracted and -resulting menu number is displayed (for example numbers 300 and 556 run test 44). Some test when accessed this way -(by typing its number and pressing OK to enter them directly) modify its contents (details are described later, I call this -"DIRECT" menu access - for example, see test 18). - -
-You can look at different tests by scrolling them using up/down arrows (dont worry this method doesnt change -any settings in tests) each key press moves you to the next/previous available test. In some models -(for example in 5110) these keys have different functions (like displaying last dialed numbers, opening -and scrolling phonebook or changing the volume) unfortunately they dont work while NetMonitor is on screen:-(. -However, you can still adjust volume during a call in Nokia 5xxx/3210/3310/6188/6185/6160/6120 by pressing and holding -(longer than normally - about a second) one of the arrow keys. - -
-Help (description) to the current test can be displayed by pressing and holding * key -(repeat this to return to test values). However, this shortcut works only in some phones -(my explanation to this fact can be found in -Description of the individual tests). That's why I've added these help -screens using a bold font in most of the tests... If they are currently displayed, -entering menu directly doesn't change its settings. - -
-
- - - - | -You can return to the main screen with name/logo of your network by entering 0 in this menu. - |
-
- - | If you enter 0 as a test number and then add a number of a non-existing test
-(for example 52), your phone will act as when NetMonitor is active (for example up/down arrows
-can be used to change test number you can check this in Menu 10). Unfortunately, in this case counters
-from test 82 dont work. Tests chosen this way appear right
-after switching the phone on. You can use this feature to:
-
-
|
-
With any test on screen (in phones other than Nokia 3110), -your phone doesnt display some of the messages (for example. "...calling") -and there is no calling party identification recognition (the only exception to the rule is a message: -'Note: you have active diverts'). When you type a phone number the test screen disappears -(it will come back after you get connected or when you cancel this number from your display). - -
Remember: your phone is like computer. If you won't disable it and enable -(only then it saves all values in EEPROM), -it can lost values from tests (for example, info about number of sent/received SMS from -test 64, when you will use tips above... - -
There is one firmware bug connected with using helps (descriptions) to the tests -(in this moment, it's confirmed for Nokia 5110, 3210, 3310). -If you want to see it: - -
-
- - - - - - |
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|
-You can restart your Nokia 5110, if it has older firmware (it doesn't work with 5.24, -but with 5.07 and 5.11 works): - -
-
The reason of it is stack overflow (see test 35 -and test 57). If it doesn't work with your phone -and you have Nokia 6110, you can also use another trick to reboot phone: - -
TDMA 800/TDMA 1900 phones: - -
After activation you gain access to the new position (called "Field Test") in main phone menu. - -
When you enter this menu, you can type number of the test, which should be displayed (1-7 in -Nokia 6160) or enter 0 to disable it. - -
You can look at different tests by scrolling them using up/down arrows. During voice calls, depending on how -NetMonitor was entered, the arrow keys may switch tests (you can't change volume then) or adjust volume. - -
If the keypad is locked while a NetMonitor tests are active, pressing -0-9, *, or # will toggle the screen back to the User Interface Display. -Pressing Talk, End, the arrow keys, or the soft menu keys will return the test. - -
In Nokia 2120 or 2160 you can also display description (help) to displayed -tests by pressing and holding "ABC" key. - - - - -
Probably only during NetMonitor activation -(especially in phones with NAM programming menu) or in Nokia 6210 or 3210 -(more in description for test 17). - -
Ive never heard of such accident -(my own strange and hard attempts :-) failed, too) during using it in different phones. -But of course you should be careful - netmonitor is "unofficial" part of -phone's firmware. - -
If something doesn't work correctly, switch the phone off and then back on
-- all tests, you can set (excluding test 17),
-should be set to their default values...
-
-
-
-
-
Marcin Wiacek (WWW)
-
Last modification: 5 January 2002
-
-
-
+
+
Id like to write, that Im not professionally connected with any +cellular network or phone company. This NetMonitor guide is based on many +different materials and exists thanks to the support of many different people (see +Information sources). This is a guide made by user. It may lack description +to some functions or contain errors and mistakes (resulting from wrong translation or my ignorance) and some strange +expressions. Many questions remain unanswered. Furthermore, this page is still "under construction". Encouraging, isnt it? +But thats the (sad) true: Nokia doesnt make appropriate materials available... +I can only assure you, that I do my best to make this NetMonitor description as reliable and complete as possible. + +
In this moment on my homepage you can also find Polish version of this FAQ. +English language version was created with help of Michal Jerz - author of +excellent page Nokia 9110 World: http://n9k.ats.pl. + +
+Ill be very thankful for any help in creating and maintaining this guide - please +send +me any information (or URLs where I can find it), suggestions and remarks. My FAQ currently concerns +Nokia 2110i, 2120, 2140, 2160, 3110, 3210, 3310, 5110, 5130, 5160, 5190, 6110, 6130, 6150, 6160, 6185/6188, 6210, 6250, 7110, 8210, 8810 and 9110 +series of phones. If you have NetMonitor enabled in any other model +(for example in 2110i, 6090, 8xxx, 9000), please contact me +(to let me know about the differences and possible new tests). + + +
+Herewith I inform, that I dont bear any responsibility for any damages and other consequences caused by applying following +information (you use it on your own responsibility) ! + + +
Net Monitor is just a special mode, which when activated shows different information about the network and about +phone modules, SIM card, etc. After activation your phone will usually display a new, additional menu containing +strange and constantly changing letters and digits. There are no standards here each phone shows different data +and there are different methods of activation (my description concerns NetMonitor mode in Nokia phones if you have some +other phone, you have to go somewhere else). I can even say, that NetMonitor (in some form) can be found in practically +each present mobile phone (because it is unprofitable for the producers to make two separate software versions +with and without NetMonitor). Here you can find some URLs to the pages describing activation and/or individual +NetMonitor menus in other phones: + +
+
+
++
+
+
Other types: try searching on the links page +www.mobilserver.com/Phone_info/. + + + + +
"Normal" users surely dont need any NetMonitor, because simply most of the data included there can be of +any interest and use only for specialists (who can find out almost everything about the network). You also can: + +
+
If you still think, that you dont need it, read other pages concerning Nokia phones. + + + + +
3. Does my phone use more power with NetMonitor enabled ?
+
Id say: NO. Each phone monitors the network even when there is no NetMonitor menu active. + +
But why some users say, that they have to charge their batteries more often after enabling NetMonitor? It is easy to explain: +they frequently switch from one test to another (some people cannot stop ;-) and do it habitually) and the phone after each +key press (by default) turns on the light (and uses much power - see test 23). +This can be partially cured by using test 18. Additionally, +some tests (for example +test 17 or test 19) can put +your phone in a state of constant network searching (which drains the battery). + +
To recap, NetMonitor activation itself doesnt affect power consumption. It can be only changed by some conscious +user operations... + + + + +
You can do it in three ways: + +
+
+
+
+
+
+
All above programs work with majority of Nokia phones with letter "S" in middle of codename +(for example, 5110, 5130, 5190, 6110, 6130, 6150, 3210 series). With Nokia 7110 (NSE-5) over DAU-9P cable +(from Nokia 5xxx/6xxx series phones) +worked Pc-Locals and Logo Manager only. +In Nokia 9110 (RAE-2) NetMonitor can be enabled +with all above programs working with MBUS cable - Logo Manager, Pc-Locals or +Nokia Wrench. + +
+
+ + | When you want to check codename of your phone, try to use one of these codes: +*#0000#, *#9999#, *#3110#, *#3810#, *#5190#, +*#6190#, *#8110#, *#837#, *#170602112302# or +*#682371158412125# (for more information about phone identification click +here). +If phone will display something, codename will be written in 3'rd line of screen (it will be something like NSE-1). | +
+ +
+
+
+
+
You can also: + +
+
I dont know details about NetMonitor activation in 1610, 2110, 3110, 8110i, 8810 and 9000 series. +I dont know exactly which programs to use (I heard only, that probably version 0.6 of PC-Locals allows to make it in older models) +or how to modify EEPROM memory (if you know anything about that, please +contact me). +In this moment I can send you to: + +
only. + +
I also heard, that in some copies of Nokia 6110 and 5110 phones it is possible to activate NetMonitor by a key combination +(by pressing Menu key and typing 10 this should work even when NetMonitor menu is not visible). + +
+
+ + | +If you dont know how to activate NetMonitor, you better ask some more experienced person to do it for you +(you can damage your phone during this operation) ! +! | +
Id like to draw your attention to one detail - in Nokia phones you just activate the monitor and not upload it (it is always +in your phone described methods just reveal it as an additional menu). + + + + +
5. Which NetMonitor version can be activated in my phone ?
+
Each program described in previous point allows you to activate one of two NetMonitor versions: + +
+
+
+ + | +I recommend you enable full version of NetMonitor you can always replace it with a limited version +(by choosing test 242 in your phone). It doesnt work in reverse direction (you cannot activate full menu from +within the phone it doesnt accept test 243 when limited version is active; of course you can still use +methods described in previous point). + | +
6. Does NetMonitor activation void warranty ?
+
The method of re-programming EEPROM memory is connected with opening the casing and making modifications in your +phone (which leaves many traces, scratches etc. and voids warranty). + +
However, these problems dont appear (you don't have to be affraid) when using one of the described programs +or code (but I can be wrong . there are opinions that this method leaves a trace in phone.s memory, too)... + +
Of course, before getting phone to service, is better to +deactivate NetMonitor. +Sometimes, for example, when phone's energy system is damaged, it could be impossible - +you can have some problems then (some of people working in service can think, that +you broke warranty - it depends on concrete people).. + + + + +
7. NetMonitor menu in my phone has different number than 10. Is it normal ?
+
+
+ |
+
+
+ + + |
+Of course, Number of NetMonitor menu (called "Net monitor" or "Field Test")
+is different (depends on firmware version and phone series) in different Nokia phones.
+
+ It can be: +Menu 7 (Nokia 3110 and 9110), Menu 10 (Nokia 5110, 5130, 6110, 6130), +Menu 11 (Nokia 5190 and 3210) or Menu 12 (Nokia 8210 or some 6150). +Nokia 3210 also has a completely different icon for this menu, 6250 doesn't have any icon. So, it's normal and don't be affraid. + + There is also interesting thing connected with it: in Nokia 8210 icon of phone +in netmonitor's menu is DIFFERENT from icons of phones in other menus in this model, but +THE SAME to icon in Nokia 8250... + + |
8. NetMonitor menu in my phone has 11 number, hovewer previous position has 9 number. Is it normal ?
+
+
+ + + | +After activation you gain access to the new position (called "Net monitor" +or "Field Test") in main phone menu. + |
+When you enter this menu, you can type number of the test, which should be displayed +(1 to 19 in limited version, higher numbers in full version - Caution! Entering +number 241 removes NetMonitor menu and +242 switches it to the limited version youll have to use one of the +methods described in How to activate it ? to regain access to the full version !). +Before number of test you can add "+". Unfortunately, in Nokia 6210/7110 there +is one wrong thing here: before entering number of new test you must delete old number +using right function key (in other models you can enter it without it). + +
+After pressing OK the chosen test appears on screen (and its number is shown on the top) in place of your network +name/operator logo (BTW: in some phones (like Nokia 3310), when you will enable clock, alarm clock, stopwatch, countdown timer, second line (ALS function), +test in netmonitor and lock keypad, time will disappear :-)). If you enter incorrect test number, NO TEST appears on screen and the phone returns to the last +correctly displayed test. If entered number is greater than 256, 512 or 768, then 256 (or its multiple) is subtracted and +resulting menu number is displayed (for example numbers 300 and 556 run test 44). Some test when accessed this way +(by typing its number and pressing OK to enter them directly) modify its contents (details are described later, I call this +"DIRECT" menu access - for example, see test 18). + +
+You can look at different tests by scrolling them using up/down arrows (dont worry this method doesnt change +any settings in tests) each key press moves you to the next/previous available test. In some models +(for example in 5110) these keys have different functions (like displaying last dialed numbers, opening +and scrolling phonebook or changing the volume) unfortunately they dont work while NetMonitor is on screen:-(. +However, you can still adjust volume during a call in Nokia 5xxx/3210/3310/6188/6185/6160/6120 by pressing and holding +(longer than normally - about a second) one of the arrow keys. + +
+Help (description) to the current test can be displayed by pressing and holding * key +(repeat this to return to test values). However, this shortcut works only in some phones +(my explanation to this fact can be found in +Description of the individual tests). That's why I've added these help +screens using a bold font in most of the tests... If they are currently displayed, +entering menu directly doesn't change its settings. + +
+
+ + + + | +You can return to the main screen with name/logo of your network by entering 0 in this menu. + |
+
+ + | If you enter 0 as a test number and then add a number of a non-existing test
+(for example 52), your phone will act as when NetMonitor is active (for example up/down arrows
+can be used to change test number you can check this in Menu 10). Unfortunately, in this case counters
+from test 82 dont work. Tests chosen this way appear right
+after switching the phone on. You can use this feature to:
+
+
|
+
With any test on screen (in phones other than Nokia 3110), +your phone doesnt display some of the messages (for example. "...calling") +and there is no calling party identification recognition (the only exception to the rule is a message: +'Note: you have active diverts'). When you type a phone number the test screen disappears +(it will come back after you get connected or when you cancel this number from your display). + +
Remember: your phone is like computer. If you won't disable it and enable +(only then it saves all values in EEPROM), +it can lost values from tests (for example, info about number of sent/received SMS from +test 64, when you will use tips above... + +
There is one firmware bug connected with using helps (descriptions) to the tests +(in this moment, it's confirmed for Nokia 5110, 3210, 3310). +If you want to see it: + +
+
+ + + + + + |
+
|
+You can restart your Nokia 5110, if it has older firmware (it doesn't work with 5.24, +but with 5.07 and 5.11 works): + +
+
The reason of it is stack overflow (see test 35 +and test 57). If it doesn't work with your phone +and you have Nokia 6110, you can also use another trick to reboot phone: + +
TDMA 800/TDMA 1900 phones: + +
After activation you gain access to the new position (called "Field Test") in main phone menu. + +
When you enter this menu, you can type number of the test, which should be displayed (1-7 in +Nokia 6160) or enter 0 to disable it. + +
You can look at different tests by scrolling them using up/down arrows. During voice calls, depending on how +NetMonitor was entered, the arrow keys may switch tests (you can't change volume then) or adjust volume. + +
If the keypad is locked while a NetMonitor tests are active, pressing +0-9, *, or # will toggle the screen back to the User Interface Display. +Pressing Talk, End, the arrow keys, or the soft menu keys will return the test. + +
In Nokia 2120 or 2160 you can also display description (help) to displayed +tests by pressing and holding "ABC" key. + + + + +
Probably only during NetMonitor activation +(especially in phones with NAM programming menu) or in Nokia 6210 or 3210 +(more in description for test 17). + +
Ive never heard of such accident +(my own strange and hard attempts :-) failed, too) during using it in different phones. +But of course you should be careful - netmonitor is "unofficial" part of +phone's firmware. + +
If something doesn't work correctly, switch the phone off and then back on
+- all tests, you can set (excluding test 17),
+should be set to their default values...
+
+
+
+
+
Marcin Wiacek (WWW)
+
Last modification: 5 January 2002
+
+
+