I heard my phone calling *44* while it was in my pocket.
Does anybody know what this code means, or do you know what process is calling this number?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S running Froyo 2.2.1 and I use a prepaid card.
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Probably not relevant as I see you're in Belgium, but what stood out for me is that "44" is the UK dialling code.– GAThrawnCommented Aug 4, 2011 at 15:05
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@GAThrawn Yes , I know, but it really was 44 surrounded with * characters. And just only that.– EdelcomCommented Aug 4, 2011 at 15:11
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It could be VAD. It stands for Voice Activated Dialing and is triggered by the service code *44*.
I'm not sure why it would do that all by its own without your interaction. An explanation could be that you are using a VAD supporting Bluetooth headset.
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@Octvaian Damiean Thanks for answering - haven't activated AFAIK, nor am I using a Bluetooth headset. Can something like this be triggered by some other device. I was walking on the street and just passing a bus stop with a lot of people (just a (silly) thought ) ?– EdelcomCommented Aug 4, 2011 at 9:10
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1I don't think so to be honest. The Bluetooth devices would have to be paired to trigger that function I guess. Commented Aug 4, 2011 at 9:16
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2I suspect it could also be activated by the headphone button, or even a short (static discharge) in the headphone jack. The other thing to look for is an accidental long press on the search button that may be configured for voice actions.– BMitchCommented Aug 4, 2011 at 13:44
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My Dream/Magic running CM6 don't do this with my headset (Plantronics 220) which supports voice dialing if you hold down the call button - I get the "Voice Dialer" application which tries to guess what I said.– BroamCommented Aug 4, 2011 at 14:11
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@BMitch The phone was in my pocket, locked in the home screen and I was just walking on the street. We'll see if it happens again.– EdelcomCommented Aug 4, 2011 at 15:12