For those of us who like to shave a few seconds or so off here and there, shortcuts are an awesome way to do just that – save you time. The Nokia N8 is no different to most phones, it has various shortcut possibilities to make life easier for the end user, a tap of the screen in a particular sequence will give you a desired effect.
We have got together a list of the most common and most used (actually, we think we have them all) shortcut codes for the Nokia N8 – only use them if you know what the meaning entails. If you need any help with the shortcut codes mentioned in this article, let us know by replying to this article as a comment at the bottom of the page.
1. * # 0000 #
Displays the software version of the device
2. * # 7370925538 #
Deletes the wallet code, together with the data
3. * # 7760 #
Displays the serial number (production serial no)
4. * # 2820 #
Displays the address of the Bluetooth module
5. * # 62209526 #
Displays the MAC address of the WiFi module
6. * # 06 #
Displays the number of IMEI (I nternational M obile E quipment I dentifier)
7. * # 92702689 #
Shows life timer
8. * # 7780 #
Factory Reset
9. * # 7370 #
Hard reset
10. * 3370 #
Activate Enhanced Full Rate
11. * 4720 #
Off Enhanced Full Rate
12. * # 2640 #
Displays security code in use
13. xx #:
Quick access to contact (xx = location number, eg 17 #)
14. ** 04 * [pin] * [new-pin] * [new-pin-back] #
Change PIN code
15. ** 042 * [pin2] * [new-pin2] * [new-pin2-again] #
Change the PIN 2 code
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hello the i forgot the lock code on my n8 and cant access my phone, any help appreciated, thanks
Nice one, thanks for the post.
Hi dear,
how to enter the code to display the security code in use? no result when i just enter the code *#2640#. Pls help me how to enter the code in my Nokia N8.
Thanks in advance.
Your Comments hi i carnt get the full rate code to work *3370#
i was not show my security code after entering the key code which is *#2640#
Do you know any India specific N8 codes? Most of the above do not work for my N8 (India)
i forget my nokia n8 security cod what i do that sichiation……………………
12. * # 2640 # Displays security code in use
-nothing happens.does not show the current security code for my phone.
*#2640# does not display the security code…
Your Comments
* # 2640 # Displays security code in use
I forgot my lock code and now not able to access my phone, help.
Some codes are not working on My Nokia N8. Why this?