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The Android dialer does not support dialing codes/numbers which begin with symbols like *. These codes are used to check a mobile user's account balance. Is there a workaround for using these codes?

Sunil
2011-12-03 18:18:00
Same error - as contact or direct-dial
Jay
2011-12-03 19:40:00
the way you wrote your question made me think that, your phone can't dial *or # that is why i said to save a contact.so which is the phone, which is the service provider ? are you sure you are dialing the right number ? what are you dialling?
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Sunil
2011-12-07 04:34:00
Android tablet Vodafone code number for balance to be dialled is *141#There is not an alternative "sms" option to check balance
Jay
2011-12-07 06:40:00
ok, do you receive balance alerts after calls and sending sms ?then call or send a text to toll a free number.Else you will have go get help from the respective supports, unless i get an update.
Sunil
2011-12-09 07:52:00
I have asked support center,, other than code the sms or call option is not working
Jay
2011-12-09 08:52:00
Do you receive balance alert at the end of a call ? or when you send an sms ?I am talking about general calls and sms.Which you can use as an alternative.
Sunil
2011-12-09 14:03:00
This alternative does not work for knowing 3G data. The question I asked for 3G data balance
Jay
2011-12-09 20:52:00
You did not mention about data balance.Yes, It will work for talk time etc.For 3g data usage, customer care can tell you your balance if *141# does not work.Just ask them.This is confirmed by a vodafone user.(you can also try data counter on your tablet if available.)
Sunil
2011-12-11 20:15:00
good answer
Jay
2011-12-11 20:23:00
I Hope it will help you !
Jay
2011-12-03 02:09:00
which model ?I hope at least you have the option of going to contacts list and dial the number. just save the number as a contact. for example : *147# and name it as balance.now go to phonebook find balance and dial.it should work.you can transfer the contact via another phone or pc.eg. send business card from a nokia or any other phone via text message.