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roqstarr · 03-16-2003, 10:50 PM

how do i change this display message? im guessing you have to have an unlocked phone to do this. and it there a separate menu to do this in once your phone is unlocked? thanks. . .://

ChoiBoi · 03-16-2003, 11:12 PM

There is MobiMB Mobile Media Browser V1.21 you could buy... This one of the programs of many out there. I'm trying to get this program myself actually.

Buickman · 03-17-2003, 5:14 PM

Press *3001#12345#, that will put you into a menu where you can do all kinds of things to your phone.

latrapeze · 03-18-2003, 6:39 AM

Such as?
I have tried to change my banner (which is visable on the screen when the phone is idle) from "US Cellular" to something more personal and have had no luck whatsoever.
Also, hoow do I increase the "bandwidth" on the phone?
I have a 6360.
Thanks in advance.
Phil

Buickman · 03-18-2003, 5:07 PM

To change the banner go to NAM1 the to "alpha tag". that is the banner.

Buickman · 03-18-2003, 5:12 PM

Sorry Latrapeze, just read your response on the other thread. Are you sure you looked through all the options in the menu?

latrapeze · 03-19-2003, 7:58 AM

I did do this and it did not "stick". Please advise?
Is there anything else I need to do to make this process work.
Thanks.
Phil

Buickman · 03-19-2003, 2:57 PM

After you change the banner the "soft key" on the left should say "OK" and the one the right should say "back", hit OK and it should save it. Hey Roqstarr, did this work for you?

latrapeze · 03-19-2003, 4:17 PM

No luck. (sorry to be a pain in the ___).
Phil

Buickman · 03-19-2003, 5:37 PM

I know a few people with at&t 6360 phones, in the next few days i'll see if I can play with one of those and let you know what I come up with. By the way, your profile says your name is Steve, not Phil?

latrapeze · 03-19-2003, 7:00 PM

Thanks. Any other hints you have to "dress up", alter or improve the performance of this phone would be great.
I am Phil by the way (long story).
P
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Buickman · 03-20-2003, 2:51 PM

Phil, I see what you mean. I got a few minutes to play with one, and the alpha tag only puts a message on the screen when you first power the phone on, interesting. the only advise I can give you now in to go through every single menu option (if you havent already) and look for something that says the same as your banner (US cellular?), and change that. The only downside to this if it works is your banner only reads that in your home area. When you are roaming, the banner changes to "roaming". As for other things to improve the performance, the only thing I could suggest is an external antenna for you car (big reception gain with them). Sorry I couldn't be more help, I don't know why those phones are different than the other nokias I have played with, oh well.

latrapeze · 03-20-2003, 5:53 PM

Thanks. I haven't found the setting with "US Cellular" anywhere. I will continue my search and let me know if you think of anything.
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Phil

tearsonurcheek · 05-27-2003, 10:17 AM

actually the roaming banner depends on the phone apparently...with my old moto v120 it would say "roam" with the little "D" or "A" to denote digital or analog mode...with my 8265, it says "uscc roam" with a "D" to denote digital and a lack of "D" to denote analog...lol

Keep the Faith,

Lance

NateL · 05-28-2003, 7:18 PM

The alpha tag is dependent on the provider, a carrier sends an OTA to each phone on its network, and depending on your phones manufacturer, the alpha tag will be different. On Motorola's you can get into a programming menu and change it. Keep in mind this is for TDMA only.

CDMA alpha tags are easily changeable.

latrapeze · 05-28-2003, 7:28 PM

So, no luck with this particular phone? Thanks.
Phil

NateL · 05-28-2003, 9:08 PM

You can by messing with psid/rsid setting, but I wouldnt recommend it. If you have a data cable and the right software you can do it, but if the provider sends out an OTA it will default it back to US Cellular. and you will have to do it again.

latrapeze · 05-29-2003, 6:52 AM

I have a data cable. What software should I use? Can you email it to me if it is not too much trouble? Thanks.
Phil
prc@adelphia.net

vernman15 · 05-29-2003, 7:05 AM

Is this also possiable on Nokia GSM phones?

faxmaster · 05-30-2003, 10:47 AM

To change the banner on the 6360: *3001#12345#
NAM1
-PSID/RSID lists
--P/RSID1
---Alpha tag

Power off/back on.

latrapeze · 05-30-2003, 11:10 AM

No dice. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]

larry39110 · 05-30-2003, 11:08 PM

I use a Nokia 3585 and LOVE IT! I wasn't aware that I could change the alpha tag. Thanks a million! I changed mine following the insturctions given here previously and it worked just fine. I powered off the phone and back on and my new alpha tag is still there. I'm a happy camper. Instead of it saying Cellular South, it now says *PANTHERS* (as in my favorite football team)!

03-16-2003, 10:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
roqstarr I have arrived! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" how do i change this display message? im guessing you have to have an unlocked phone to do this. and it there a separate menu to do this in once your phone is unlocked? thanks. . .://

03-16-2003, 11:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChoiBoi Fresh Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" There is MobiMB Mobile Media Browser V1.21 you could buy... This one of the programs of many out there. I'm trying to get this program myself actually.

03-17-2003, 5:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Buickman Gearhead/Gadget freak Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 804 Phone(s): Moto RIZR Z6,LG enV2, Retired Phones: E815,V710, Nokia 3285, Nokia 6185, Sanyo 3000 Provider(s): Verizon on both phones Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Images: 1	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" Press *3001#12345#, that will put you into a menu where you can do all kinds of things to your phone. __________________ Cars became my job, so phones became my hobby. Car's are not my job anymore, but phones are still a fun hobby.

03-18-2003, 6:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
latrapeze Fresh Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" Such as? I have tried to change my banner (which is visable on the screen when the phone is idle) from "US Cellular" to something more personal and have had no luck whatsoever. Also, hoow do I increase the "bandwidth" on the phone? I have a 6360. Thanks in advance. Phil

03-18-2003, 5:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Buickman Gearhead/Gadget freak Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 804 Phone(s): Moto RIZR Z6,LG enV2, Retired Phones: E815,V710, Nokia 3285, Nokia 6185, Sanyo 3000 Provider(s): Verizon on both phones Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Images: 1	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" To change the banner go to NAM1 the to "alpha tag". that is the banner. __________________ Cars became my job, so phones became my hobby. Car's are not my job anymore, but phones are still a fun hobby.

03-18-2003, 5:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Buickman Gearhead/Gadget freak Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 804 Phone(s): Moto RIZR Z6,LG enV2, Retired Phones: E815,V710, Nokia 3285, Nokia 6185, Sanyo 3000 Provider(s): Verizon on both phones Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Images: 1	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" Sorry Latrapeze, just read your response on the other thread. Are you sure you looked through all the options in the menu?

03-19-2003, 7:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
latrapeze Fresh Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" I did do this and it did not "stick". Please advise? Is there anything else I need to do to make this process work. Thanks. Phil

03-19-2003, 2:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Buickman Gearhead/Gadget freak Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 804 Phone(s): Moto RIZR Z6,LG enV2, Retired Phones: E815,V710, Nokia 3285, Nokia 6185, Sanyo 3000 Provider(s): Verizon on both phones Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Images: 1	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" After you change the banner the "soft key" on the left should say "OK" and the one the right should say "back", hit OK and it should save it. Hey Roqstarr, did this work for you?

03-19-2003, 4:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
latrapeze Fresh Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" No luck. (sorry to be a pain in the ___). Phil

03-19-2003, 5:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Buickman Gearhead/Gadget freak Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 804 Phone(s): Moto RIZR Z6,LG enV2, Retired Phones: E815,V710, Nokia 3285, Nokia 6185, Sanyo 3000 Provider(s): Verizon on both phones Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Images: 1	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" I know a few people with at&t 6360 phones, in the next few days i'll see if I can play with one of those and let you know what I come up with. By the way, your profile says your name is Steve, not Phil?

03-19-2003, 7:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
latrapeze Fresh Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" Thanks. Any other hints you have to "dress up", alter or improve the performance of this phone would be great. I am Phil by the way (long story). P [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

03-20-2003, 2:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
Buickman Gearhead/Gadget freak Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 804 Phone(s): Moto RIZR Z6,LG enV2, Retired Phones: E815,V710, Nokia 3285, Nokia 6185, Sanyo 3000 Provider(s): Verizon on both phones Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Images: 1	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" Phil, I see what you mean. I got a few minutes to play with one, and the alpha tag only puts a message on the screen when you first power the phone on, interesting. the only advise I can give you now in to go through every single menu option (if you havent already) and look for something that says the same as your banner (US cellular?), and change that. The only downside to this if it works is your banner only reads that in your home area. When you are roaming, the banner changes to "roaming". As for other things to improve the performance, the only thing I could suggest is an external antenna for you car (big reception gain with them). Sorry I couldn't be more help, I don't know why those phones are different than the other nokias I have played with, oh well.

03-20-2003, 5:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
latrapeze Fresh Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" Thanks. I haven't found the setting with "US Cellular" anywhere. I will continue my search and let me know if you think of anything. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Phil

05-27-2003, 10:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
tearsonurcheek Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 183 Phone(s): Motorola RAZR V3m Provider(s): U.S. Cellular Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" actually the roaming banner depends on the phone apparently...with my old moto v120 it would say "roam" with the little "D" or "A" to denote digital or analog mode...with my 8265, it says "uscc roam" with a "D" to denote digital and a lack of "D" to denote analog...lol Keep the Faith, Lance

05-28-2003, 7:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
NateL Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" The alpha tag is dependent on the provider, a carrier sends an OTA to each phone on its network, and depending on your phones manufacturer, the alpha tag will be different. On Motorola's you can get into a programming menu and change it. Keep in mind this is for TDMA only. CDMA alpha tags are easily changeable.

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05-28-2003, 7:28 PM	#16 (permalink)
latrapeze Fresh Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" So, no luck with this particular phone? Thanks. Phil

05-28-2003, 9:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
NateL Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" You can by messing with psid/rsid setting, but I wouldnt recommend it. If you have a data cable and the right software you can do it, but if the provider sends out an OTA it will default it back to US Cellular. and you will have to do it again.

05-29-2003, 6:52 AM	#18 (permalink)
latrapeze Fresh Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" I have a data cable. What software should I use? Can you email it to me if it is not too much trouble? Thanks. Phil prc@adelphia.net

05-29-2003, 7:05 AM	#19 (permalink)
vernman15 Fresh Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Waycross Posts: 25 Phone(s): Motorola Provider(s): Alltel Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" Is this also possiable on Nokia GSM phones?

05-30-2003, 10:47 AM	#20 (permalink)
faxmaster Fresh Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 21 Phone(s): Nokia 2128i, Motorola i35s Provider(s): Verizon; Southern Linc Devices: Garmin Legend, Dell Axim x3, iPOD Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" To change the banner on the 6360: *3001#12345# NAM1 -PSID/RSID lists --P/RSID1 ---Alpha tag Power off/back on.

05-30-2003, 11:10 AM	#21 (permalink)
latrapeze Fresh Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" No dice. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]

05-30-2003, 11:08 PM	#22 (permalink)
larry39110 Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Central Mississippi Posts: 67 Phone(s): Motorola Razor, Samsung SGH-P207 Provider(s): Cingular Devices: MP3, PDA Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Images: 1	changing the display message from " us cellular" to " blah blah blah" I use a Nokia 3585 and LOVE IT! I wasn't aware that I could change the alpha tag. Thanks a million! I changed mine following the insturctions given here previously and it worked just fine. I powered off the phone and back on and my new alpha tag is still there. I'm a happy camper. Instead of it saying Cellular South, it now says PANTHERS (as in my favorite football team)!

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