Want to find out some secret Android codes and what their uses are? If yes, then this article’s for you!
Now:
Why do Android phones have secret codes?
When manufacturers process their electronic goods, every product must go through a quality check, where devices are tested and analyzed. This is done to ensure that the products pass the quality standard set by either clients, companies, or manufacturers.
But that’s not all.
When it comes to Android devices, especially smartphones and tablets, they undergo various performance testing to make sure that the product works and has no issues.
The downside is…
It will be time-consuming and sources are limited if they won’t have any special means of testing. Thus, the “Android Secret Codes” exist for this sole purpose.
With these or Hidden Menus, you can make your Android phone perform certain tasks. Furthermore, you can also use these Codes to verify various information about the device.
Sounds pretty cool right?
So, if you’re here for those reasons, then you’re in luck. We listed down a ton of dialer codes and every Android Secret Codes, Common Codes, Hidden Menus, as well as Samsung Secret Codes and HTC Secret Codes regarding Android diagnostics.
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However, you must keep in mind that:
Some of these codes are universal while some are not. Making some of the codes useless for some phone while some are exclusive to specific manufacturers.
Furthermore, it is best to remind yourself that some of these codes can and will wipe your entire smartphone and factory reset it. Yikes!
Be cautious and read the description.
So, without further ado, let’s jump right into some great Android secret codes, hidden menu, and dialer codes.
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Android Common Codes
Here are all the common Android Dialler Codes that anyone with an Android phone or tablet could use. You can find the downloadable file of the common Android codes below.
Common Android codesDescriptionDialer CodesBattery Status*#0228#Data create menu*#273283*255*3282*#Data usage status*#3282*727336*#OTA update menu*#8736364#RF band selection*#2263#Diagnostic configuration*#9090#USB 12C mode control*#7284#USB logging control*#872564#Debug dump menu*#746#System dump mode*#9900#NAND flash serial number*#03#Real-time clock test*#0782#Light sensor test*#0589#Quick test menu*#7353#Execute from Emergency dial screen to unlock PUK code**05***#Most common Android dialer codes
Android Secret Codes
If you want more sophisticated codes that can do various tasks or provide you with more information about the device, here are all the Android Secret Codes that you could use.
The *#*#4636#*#* is the most common code that people use. You can pull up quite a bit of information on this hidden menu.
Dialer CodesDescription*#*#4636#*#*Display information about Phone, Battery, and Usage statistics*#*#7780#*#*Factory Reset- (Only deletes app data and apps)*2767*3855#Reinstalls the phones firmware and deletes all your data*#*#34971539#*#*Information about the camera*#*#7594#*#*Makes power button a direct power off once the code enabled*#*#273283*255*663282*#*#*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 of 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#Displays IMEI number*#*#8351#*#*Enables voice dialing logging mode*#*#8350#*#*Disables voice dialing logging mode##778 (+call)Brings up EPST menuAndroid secret codes
Samsung Secret Codes
One of the most searched secret codes is for Samsung phones. So, if you are looking for Samsung secret codes then you’re in luck. Here a complete list of secret codes for Samsung phones.
DescriptionDialer CodesDisplay IMEI number*#06#Display current firmware*#1234#Diagnostic and general settings mode#*#4636#*#*Factory soft reset*#*#7780#*#*To display product code*2767*4387264636#GPS test settings*#*#1472365#*#*Service mode main menu*#*#197328640#*#*SW & HW Info*#12580*369#Bluetooth Address*#232337#ADC Reading*#0228#RF Band Selection*#2263#Ciphering Info*#32489#Bluetooth Test Mode*#232331#Diagnostic Configuration*#9090#WLAN Test Mode*#232339#Vibration motor test*#0842#WLAN MAC Address*#232338#USB I2C Mode Control*#7284#Audio Test Mode*#0673#General Test Mode*#0*#USB Logging Control*#872564#GCF Configuration*#4238378#Real Time Clock Test*#0782#Audio Loopback Control*#0283#LBS Test Mode*#3214789650#GPS Control Menu*#1575#RIL Dump Menu*#745#Data Create Menu*#273283*255*3282*#Proximity Sensor Test Mode*#0588#Camera Firmware Update*#34971539#Light Sensor Test Mode*#0589#WLAN Engineering Mode*#526#Debug Dump Menu*#746#NAND Flash S/N*#03#Software Version Info*#44336#System Dump Mode*#9900#Data Create SD Card*#273283*255*663282*#Data Usage Status*#3282*727336*#TSP / TSK firmware update*#2663#Remap Shutdown to End Call TSK*#7594#Camera Firmware Menu*#7412365# and *#*#34971539#*#*WLAN Engineering Mode*#528#Melody Test Mode*#0289#OTA Update Menu*#8736364#Test History*#07#HSDPA/HSUPA Control Menu*#301279#Quick Test Menu*#7353#View Phone Lock Status*#7465625#Auto Answer Selection*#272886#Samsung secret codes
HTC Secret Codes
Evidently, if you’re also looking for the HTC secret codes, then here’s the complete list.
Dialer CodesDescription#*#4636#*#*Device information program*#*#7262626#*#*Field Test*#*#3424#*#*HTC Function Test Program*#*#1111#*#*Display software version*#*#2222#*#*Display hardware version*#*#232338#*#*Wi-Fi Mac Address*#*#232337#*#Bluetooth Mac Address*#*#1472365#*#*GPS Test*#*#1575#*#*GPS Test 2*#*#232331#*#*Bluetooth test*#*#0*#*#*Display test*#*#2663#*#*Touch Screen version*#*#2664#*#*Touch Screen Test#*#759#*#*Debug UI*2767*3855#Factory formatHTC secret codes
Huawei Secret Codes
For Huawei phones, these are the codes that will work for them.
The most popular code for Huawei phones is the “*#*#2846579#*#*” that opens up the project menu.
Dialer CodesDescription*#*#2846579#*#*Project Menu*#*#2664#*#*Touch screen test*#*#4636#*#*Phone Information, Usage, and Battery*#06#IMEI Number*#0*#Enter Service Menu*#*#34971539#*#*Detailed Camera Information*#*#273282*255*663282*#*#*Backup All Media Files*#*#232339#*#*Wireless LAN Test*#*#197328640#*#*Enable Test Mode for Service*#*#0842#*#*Back-light Test*#*#2664#*#*Test the Touchscreen*#*#0842#*#*Vibration Test*#*#1111#*#*FTA Software Version*#12580*369#Complete Software and Hardware Info*#9090#Diagnostic Configuration*#872564#USB Logging Control*#9900#System Dump Mode*#301279#HSDPA/HSUPA Control Menu*#7465625#View Phone Lock Status*#*#232338#*#*Shows WiFi MAC address*#*#1472365#*#* or *#*#1575#*#*GPS test*#*#232331#*#*Bluetooth testHuawei secret codes
FAQs
How to enter secret codes on Android?
To enter any of the Android secret codes, all you have to do is dial the code on your phone’s dialer app.
How to enter secret codes on Android tablets?
To enter secret codes on any Android tablet, all you have to do is go to your tablet’s dialer app and enter the codes.
How do I know if the secret Android codes are working?
After entering the secret codes on your phone’s default dialer, if it works, you will be prompted with a modal or the phone will inform you about it. Otherwise, if nothing happens, that means the phone doesn’t support the code.
Why secret codes for Android doesn’t work on my phone?
Not every secret code for Android works on every phone. Some are universal codes while some are not.
Is there a code to test my phones IR Blaster?
No, there’s no code to test your phones built-in IR blaster. However, you can test your phone’s IR blaster by simply installing an IR Blaster app. Once installed, you will need a second phone with a front camera. Using your phones IR Blaster, point it to your second phone’s front camera. Observe the display of the second phone. If the color of the display changes, then your phone IR Blaster is working.
What is the secret Android code to test touch screen?
Open the dial pad and dial *#*#2664#*#* just like a normal phone number to test your Android phone’s touch screen.
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Conclusion
These were all of the most common, hidden, and secret codes for Android devices. These codes exist to provide manufacturers a faster way to verify if their smartphone and tablets work as intended. These codes are surely not made for public use so we advise extreme caution if you don’t know what you are doing.
Just like always, if you have any questions or problems regarding these codes, feel free to talk to us in the comments.
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