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EdwardP · 07-30-2005, 3:14 PM

On Nokia CDMA phones, there is a sequence of numbers/characters that when input, will display the current SID (system ID) that the phone has connected to.

Is there such a code that will display the current SID on Nokia GSM phones? When roaming, Cingular doesn't display the name of the roaming carrier, just "Cingular Extend" in the display, and with TracFone icon

, their phones simply display "Roaming".

Andy · 07-30-2005, 4:38 PM

I don't think there's such a thing as a SID in GSM, I think they call it a network code. As to how you could see that on a GSM phone other than in your network selection, I have no idea. Cingular cripples their network selection on phones.

DarrylLeeOHS30 · 07-30-2005, 10:40 PM

Can u not do..
*3001#12345#
Nam1..then
Home System ID

.. or is that just with a TDMA or CDMA phone?? I believe I tried it with an OLD 5165 on Bellsouth Mobility once.

EdwardP · 07-31-2005, 10:09 AM

Andy is correct (my mistake), it's a Network Code in the GSM world, not a SID.

What DarrylLee refers to, only works on CDMA and TDMA phones, not GSM.

budney · 07-31-2005, 11:41 AM

With most GSM Nokia phones you need to enable Net Monitor on your phone. To do this you need the data cable and a program (search HoFo to find) to enable it. I have also heard that the OEM Nokia firmware will have it enabled already, but you need to get the phone flashed.

DarrylLeeOHS30 · 07-31-2005, 4:52 PM

Budney, what exactly does having your phone flashed mean? My sons V262 is supposed to send/recieve pic messages, but it wouldn't and when we took it to Eloqui to get fixed, they gave him a loaner phone and said they'd have to get the phone send off to a corporate store to be "flashed".. and it won't be back till nxt week. What exactly does that process involve?

budney · 07-31-2005, 10:25 PM

Having your phone flashed basically means that you are getting the firmware/software on the phone updated. The process simply involves hooking the phone up to a computer and then executing the flash though the flashing program. The corporate store will more then likely test the phone after the flash to make sure the phone is working properly.

svanwormer · 08-01-2005, 11:48 AM

To the OP, does your phone have manual network selection enabled? Does it have the 850 band disabled?

DarrylLeeOHS30 · 08-01-2005, 3:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budney

Having your phone flashed basically means that you are getting the firmware/software on the phone updated. The process simply involves hooking the phone up to a computer and then executing the flash though the flashing program. The corporate store will more then likely test the phone after the flash to make sure the phone is working properly.

oh.. thanks for tellin me. I hope that they get it fixed, because its kind-of stupid for me to pay for unlimited picture messages when his phone won't send them! lol

07-30-2005, 4:38 PM	#2
Andy Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 10,292 Phone(s): HTC Thunderbolt, HTC Droid Incredible 2 Provider(s): VZW, Vodafone D2, Solomo, Swisscom Mobile Likes: 7 Images: 130	Re: Determining SID on GSM Nokia phones I don't think there's such a thing as a SID in GSM, I think they call it a network code. As to how you could see that on a GSM phone other than in your network selection, I have no idea. Cingular cripples their network selection on phones.

07-30-2005, 10:40 PM	#3
DarrylLeeOHS30 1,000 Posts - 1/25/07 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oneida, TN Posts: 1,161 Phone(s): Blackberry Pearl, Red, Pantech Um150 AirCard, LG VX9100 enV2 Provider(s): US Cellular, Verizon Wireless Devices: iPod Touch 16 GB, HP Pavilion DV2700 Notebook Likes: 1 My Auctions	Re: Determining SID on GSM Nokia phones Can u not do.. *3001#12345# Nam1..then Home System ID .. or is that just with a TDMA or CDMA phone?? I believe I tried it with an OLD 5165 on Bellsouth Mobility once.

07-31-2005, 10:09 AM	Original Poster #4
EdwardP Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,137 Phone(s): Huawei M835 Provider(s): metroPCS Devices: LG HBM-210 & Motorola H720 Bluetooth devices Images: 3	Re: Determining SID on GSM Nokia phones Andy is correct (my mistake), it's a Network Code in the GSM world, not a SID. What DarrylLee refers to, only works on CDMA and TDMA phones, not GSM.

07-31-2005, 11:41 AM	#5
budney Resident Headbanger Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 5,634 Phone(s): Samsung Epic 4G Touch, Nokia Lumia 710, Motorola Bravo Provider(s): Sprint, T-Mobile Monthly Devices: Apple iPad 16GB, 1GB Zen Stone Likes: 150 Images: 14 My Auctions	Re: Determining SID on GSM Nokia phones With most GSM Nokia phones you need to enable Net Monitor on your phone. To do this you need the data cable and a program (search HoFo to find) to enable it. I have also heard that the OEM Nokia firmware will have it enabled already, but you need to get the phone flashed. __________________ 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it,' unless you're a tweaker, and in that case you already fixed it ten times and it's still broken. - Dave Mustaine

07-31-2005, 4:52 PM	#6
DarrylLeeOHS30 1,000 Posts - 1/25/07 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oneida, TN Posts: 1,161 Phone(s): Blackberry Pearl, Red, Pantech Um150 AirCard, LG VX9100 enV2 Provider(s): US Cellular, Verizon Wireless Devices: iPod Touch 16 GB, HP Pavilion DV2700 Notebook Likes: 1 My Auctions	Re: Determining SID on GSM Nokia phones Budney, what exactly does having your phone flashed mean? My sons V262 is supposed to send/recieve pic messages, but it wouldn't and when we took it to Eloqui to get fixed, they gave him a loaner phone and said they'd have to get the phone send off to a corporate store to be "flashed".. and it won't be back till nxt week. What exactly does that process involve?

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07-30-2005, 3:14 PM	#1
EdwardP Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,137 Phone(s): Huawei M835 Provider(s): metroPCS Devices: LG HBM-210 & Motorola H720 Bluetooth devices Images: 3	Determining SID on GSM Nokia phones On Nokia CDMA phones, there is a sequence of numbers/characters that when input, will display the current SID (system ID) that the phone has connected to. Is there such a code that will display the current SID on Nokia GSM phones? When roaming, Cingular doesn't display the name of the roaming carrier, just "Cingular Extend" in the display, and with TracFone, their phones simply display "Roaming".

07-31-2005, 10:25 PM	#7
budney Resident Headbanger Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 5,634 Phone(s): Samsung Epic 4G Touch, Nokia Lumia 710, Motorola Bravo Provider(s): Sprint, T-Mobile Monthly Devices: Apple iPad 16GB, 1GB Zen Stone Likes: 150 Images: 14 My Auctions	Re: Determining SID on GSM Nokia phones Having your phone flashed basically means that you are getting the firmware/software on the phone updated. The process simply involves hooking the phone up to a computer and then executing the flash though the flashing program. The corporate store will more then likely test the phone after the flash to make sure the phone is working properly. __________________ 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it,' unless you're a tweaker, and in that case you already fixed it ten times and it's still broken. - Dave Mustaine

08-01-2005, 11:48 AM	#8
svanwormer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: MI Posts: 124 Phone(s): V3xx, V551, V400 Provider(s): AT&T	Re: Determining SID on GSM Nokia phones To the OP, does your phone have manual network selection enabled? Does it have the 850 band disabled?

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