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Android Secret Codes and

Hacks
1. Complete Information About your Phone
Dial this number/code: *#*#4636#*#*
It gives you information about your phone and battery including,
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Phone information
Battery information
Battery history
Usage statistics

2. Factory data reset


The following number/code will be used: *#*#7780#*#*
Dialing this code will give you a prompt that will have the 'Reset phone'
button. If you don't want to reset, then press cancel. If you choose to
reser then the following data is removed,
- Google account settings
- System and application data and settings
- Downloaded applications
The following data is not removed:
- Current system software and bundled application
- Files on your SD card, like photos, music etc.
3. Format Android Phone
Number/code: *2767*3855#
This code formats your Android device, so do it only if absolutely
necessary. The code is used in order to perform a factory format on your
device and removes all settings and files, including the internal memory
storage. It reinstall's the phone's firmware and there is no way to cancel

this operation, except removing the battery from the device.


4. Phone Camera Update
Number/code: *#*#34971539#*#*
This code will give you information about the camera on your phone. The
following four menus are shown,
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Update camera firmware in image


Update camera firmware in SD card
Camera firmware version
Firmware update count

Using the 'Update camera firmware in image' option has been known to
make your camera stop working, so it is advisable to not choose that
option.
5. End Call/Power
Number/code: *#*#7594#*#*
This code allows you to manipulate the function of the power on/off/lock
button on your smartphone. Instead of getting the options for silent mode
etc. you can choose to make it turn off the power directly.
6. File Copy for Creating Backup
Number/code: *#*#273283*255*663282*#*#*
This is a very useful code that lets you backup your images, media files,
video, voice memo etc. You will get a file copy screen allowing you to
backup images.
7. Service Mode
Number/code: *#*#197328640#*#*
The idea behind entering the Service Mode is that you can run various
tests on your device using this.

8. WLAN, GPS and Bluetooth Test Codes:


There are various codes that you can use for this one.
- *#*#232338#*#* - Shows WiFi MAC Address
- *#*#1472365#*#* - GPS Test
- *#*#1575#*#* - Another GPS Test
- *#*#232331#*#* - Bluetooth Test
- *#*#232337#*# - Shows Bluetooth Device Address
9. Codes to get Firmware version information:
The following codes provide the firmware information about your device.
- *#*#4986*2650468#*#* - PDA, Phone, H/W, RFCallDate
- *#*#1234#*#* - PDA and Phone
- *#*#1111#*#* - FTA SW Version
- *#*#2222#*#* - FTA HW Version
- *#*#44336#*#* - PDA, Phone, CSC, Build Time, Changelist number
10. Codes to launch various Factory Tests:
There are various other factory tests that you can run on a smartphone.
- *#*#0283#*#* - Packet Loopback
- *#*#0*#*#* - LCD test
- *#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#* - Melody test
- *#*#0842#*#* - Device test (Vibration test and BackLight test)
- *#*#2663#*#* - Touch screen version

- *#*#2664#*#* - Touch screen test


- *#*#0588#*#* - Proximity sensor test
- *#*#3264#*#* - RAM version

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