Missing USSD functionality: N900 can't dial numbers beginning with # or *

[aboaboit]

My operator's credit check function requires me to "call" *5002#

I've tried that with the phone application and it is rejected as an invalid number. The SMS application, on the other hand, complains that I did not enter any text before hitting "send".

Bug, planned feature for future or just blank space for personal projects?

[VDVsx]

There's a enhancement request already in the bugzilla, please vote: https://bugs.maemo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=5357

[aboaboit]

Originally Posted by VDVsx

There's a enhancement request already in the bugzilla, please vote: https://bugs.maemo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=5357

Done, thanks!

[zooz]

hey i usually check my phone credits by dialing #123#
but with my n900 when i dial it .. it say incorrect number
i figure it has something to do with the Call Type : Cellular
in the dialing pad
i dont know
i appreciate ur help thx

[Kurare]

There's a bug filed for this. For now, no numbers starting with # (network commands) don't work, but a fix is coming afaik.

[Marshall Banana]

Hi zooz,

the current firmware of the N900 does not support USSD codes, support for USSD codes will come in a firmware update.

See bug #5357: https://bugs.maemo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=5357

[zooz]

alright thanks guys for the reply

i guess we wait for firmware update

[msa]

what?

this is like building a car where the brake doesnt work - you can drive, but its really questionable.

[Darkshine]

Originally Posted by msa

what?

this is like building a car where the brake doesnt work - you can drive, but its really questionable.

No, it's more like building a car without an FM radio - it still functions perfectly well as a car, you just don't get some of the nice extras you've gotten used to You can still check things by other means - I don't know USSD codes being a 'must-have' for any network provider.

[sjgadsby]

Threads merged.