If you are using the Android Operating System on your phone then there are probably some secret codes you haven’t yet used.
Secret codes simplify the use of our devices since they allow you to access some hidden features on your phone.
They also allow you run tests such as diagnosis tests and also easily get information about your Android phone.
These secret codes operate more like USSD codes and can make it extremely easy to access information on your Android phone such as your phone, battery and usage statistics.
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Here is a list of Useful Android secret codes
To use these Android secret codes, simply enter these codes into the default dialer app on your Android phone and then press “Enter”
CODE | DESCRIPTION |
*#*#4636#*#* | Display information about Phone, Battery and Usage statistics |
*#*#7780#*#* | Resting your phone to factory state-Only deletes application data and applications |
*2767*3855# | It’s a complete wiping of your mobile also it re-installs the phone’s firmware |
*#*#34971539#*#* | Shows complete information about the camera |
*#*#7594#*#* | Changing the power button behavior-Enables direct power off once the code enabled |
*#*#273283*255*663282*#*#* | For a quick backup to all your media files |
*#*#197328640#*#* | Enabling test mode for service activity |
*#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#* | Wireless Lan Tests |
*#*#232338#*#* | Displays Wi-Fi Mac-address |
*#*#1472365#*#* | For a quick GPS test |
*#*#1575#*#* | A Different type GPS test |
*#*#0283#*#* | Packet Loopback test |
*#*#0*#*#* | LCD display test |
*#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#* | Audio test |
*#*#0842#*#* | Vibration and Backlight test |
*#*#2663#*#* | Displays touch-screen version |
*#*#2664#*#* | Touch-Screen test |
*#*#0588#*#* | Proximity sensor test |
*#*#3264#*#* | RAM version |
*#*#232331#*#* | Bluetooth test |
*#*#7262626#*#* | Field test |
*#*#232337#*# | Displays Bluetooth device address |
*#*#8255#*#* | For Google Talk service monitoring |
*#*#4986*2650468#*#* | PDA, Phone, Hardware, RF Call Date firmware info |
*#*#1234#*#* | PDA and Phone firmware info |
*#*#1111#*#* | FTA Software version |
*#*#2222#*#* | FTA Hardware version |
*#*#44336#*#* | Displays Build time and change list number |
*#06# | Display IMEI number |
*#*#8351#*#* | Enables voice dialing logging mode |
*#*#8350#*#* | Disables voice dialing logging mode |
##778 (+call) | Brings up Epst menu |
If there is any particular information that you are looking for that may not be easily found using the above secret codes, you can also check out the Developer Options in your Android device.
To access the developer options simply go to “Settings.”
Then go to the “About Phone” option or “System” (This option may be named differently depending on the Android phone you are using)
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Then click on the “Build number” option or “Version” seven times.
It is important that you tap the “build number” option seven times and not less.
Once you tap the “build number” seven times, you will receive a notification indicating that the developer options are now available.
All the newly added features from the developer options can now be easily accessed directly in the phone settings menu or the system option under settings.
You can now be able to activate Debug Mode, manage Bluetooth, and configure the animation scales using secret codes of android.
The notch, the background apps, and a ton of other features that may not have been available before can now be accessed using secret codes for android.
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