The following codes are special commands that can be directly entered on a phone’s keypad. These codes are available on many phone models, primarily those running the Android operating system. They allow users to access hidden features, perform diagnostics, check device statistics, test various components, and modify network, device, and software settings.
These codes can be helpful for daily use, especially when you need to quickly diagnose your phone or gather information about its specifications. You can use them to reset your phone, test components such as the touchscreen, proximity sensor, or GPS, and manage services like Bluetooth and network settings.
Code | Description |
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*#06# | Displays the IMEI number of the device. |
*2767*4387264636# | Product Code (PC) – displays the device product code. |
*#0*# | Test mode – allows performing hardware tests on the phone. |
*#*#4636#*#* | Usage statistics and device information – displays details about the device. |
*#0782# | RTC Clock – displays the real-time clock status of the device. |
*#0011# | GSM status – shows the network connection status of the device. |
*#272*IMEI# | CSC change menu – allows changing the phone’s region. |
*#1234# | Information about PDA, Modem, and CSC version – displays the device software version. |
*#9090# | Service mode – intended for service use, allows for device diagnostics. |
*#*#197328640#*#* | Service mode (debugging) – allows testing connectivity, display, and audio. |
*#7465625# | SIMLOCK status – checks if the phone is locked to a specific carrier. |
*#2263# | Switch between network types – allows changing the mobile network type. |
*#232337# | Bluetooth address – displays the Bluetooth MAC address of the device. |
*#*#232331#*#* | Bluetooth testing – tests the Bluetooth functionality. |
*#*#232338#*#* | WLAN MAC address – displays the MAC address of the WLAN card. |
*#*#1472365#*#* | GPS test – checks the settings and functionality of the GPS module. |
*#*#2663#*#* | Touchscreen software version – displays the version of the touchscreen software. |
*#*#2664#*#* | Touchscreen testing – tests the touchscreen functionality (not available on all ROMs). |
*#*#0588#*#* | Proximity test – tests the proximity sensor, vibrates when a hand is placed near the sensor. |
*#0842# | Vibration test – tests the vibration mechanism of the phone. |
*#0228# | Battery statistics – displays details about the battery such as charge level, voltage, etc. |
*#0673# | Audio testing – performs a test of the device’s audio system. |
*#*#8255#*#* | Gtalk service monitoring – checks the status of the Gtalk service on the device. |
*#*#7594#*#* | Power button settings – changes the settings for the power button (turn on/off device). |
*#9900# | System logs menu – access the system logs of the device. |
*2767*3855# | Hard reset – restores the device to factory settings, erasing all data. |
*#*#7780#*#* | Factory data reset – restores the device to factory settings without erasing data. |
*#7284# | Service mode settings menu – available in service, allows configuring the service mode. |
*#07# | Service test result history – displays the history of service tests performed. |
*#03# | NAND flash memory number – displays the flash memory number of the device. |
*#32489# | Encryption information – displays encryption details of the device. |
*#0589# | Light sensor read – checks the functionality of the light sensor on the device. |
*#272886# | Enable/disable auto answer – switches the auto answer setting for calls. |
*#301279# | Switch between 3G and HSPA – allows switching between different connectivity modes (3G and HSPA). |