Quad Sim Quad Band phone now being sold

[PhotoJim]

Has anyone figured out how to do USSD commands on this phone? Every time I try, the phone tries to make a call to that number instead and I get a recording that the call cannot be completed.

I'm also puzzled on how to enter a + for international dialing.

[rfranzq]

Originally Posted by PhotoJim

Has anyone figured out how to do USSD commands on this phone? Every time I try, the phone tries to make a call to that number instead and I get a recording that the call cannot be completed.
I'm also puzzled on how to enter a + for international dialing.

I have a K160, but I think the software is similar [minus touchscreen].
Slim slot 3 and 4 do not do USSD commands. SIM slots one and two do.


For the '+", [and 'p' and 'w'], try the asterisk key [= '*'] multiple times. On my phone if you hold down the asterisk key it will lock the keyboard ALSO. to unlock, press the 'right software key' [is that its name?] and then the asterisk.

Having a Tru SIM in slot one seems to cause many reboots. Having it in two or 3 or 4 stops that behaviour. ATT and T-Mobile SIMs and [their MVNOs] do not seem to cause this issue. I have not played with any ekit SIMs in any of the slots----yet. May be when I have a trip out of the US planned I will start playing, otherwise the phone will be staying in the US and no need to play yet.

[GadgetKen]

The BP-4L pseudo-Nokia battery packs work fine in the F160. Ordered a 1500 mah pack from an ebay dealer in Hong Kong for only a couple of USD with shipping. Fits OK, but is very slightly thicker than the 2 1000 mah packs that came with the phone so the back cover is a snugger fit and it's also a bit heavier. Might order the 2150 mah packs I'm seeing on ebay now that I know the part number is correct. There's also external battery chargers that can take the battery packs directly.

On the ekit simple calling sim, recommend in sim slot 2(or slot 1 as the alternate). Seems to work best also if the US side is activated even if that part of the dual IMSI chip is not being used. I used it in Grand Cayman in the F160 with a Digicel Bermuda chip as backup. Needed *126*number# USSD number in Grand Cayman to dial out with ekit (no big deal since I just stored this in the sim card memory).

Do try loading some 320 by 240 pixel games, wallpapers or ebooks into the phone. Many work nicely. Ringtones also import nicely. Read some books this way (might spring for one of those Kindle 3g/wifi models in the next month or two; only reader I've seen with 3g international roaming...not just wifi).

[rfranzq]

Originally Posted by GadgetKen

The BP-4L pseudo-Nokia battery packs work fine in the F160. Ordered a 1500 mah pack from an ebay dealer in Hong Kong for only a couple of USD with shipping. Fits OK, but is very slightly thicker than the 2 1000 mah packs that came with the phone so the back cover is a snugger fit and it's also a bit heavier. There's also external battery chargers that can take the battery packs directly.

I got one for my K160 today from HK. If you search ebay for 'Universal Battery chargers' there are some interesting ones. The ones kind of shaped like a turtle I got for $2 and it works on many different phone batteries. Then there are the ones that look like penguins. They are slow but thorough.