You might know that Android has so many hidden codes that we don’t even know about. They are helpful in many cases, especially when you want to dig into the detail of your phone. Android hidden codes will let you know about the model number of your phone, camera info and so many more.
Some hidden codes aren’t applicable to every phone, as some smartphones have their own different codes. There’s no rocket science in using these codes. Just dial the specific code on the dial pad. Here are some most useful Android codes with which you can get every possible detail of your phone. These codes can be used by the users of Samsung, Oppo, Realme, Xiaomi, Vivo, OnePlus, and POCO as well.
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Android secret codes for SAMSUNG
The codes listed below can be exclusively used by Samsung users. with these codes, you can check the general details, and check any Samsung phone while purchasing.
| Codes | Functions |
|---|---|
| *#1234# | Check the actual model of your Samsung phone |
| *#0*# | Test Mode (Check Speakers, camera, display, sensors and other features of your phone) |
| *#0228# | battery details (Check battery status, voltage, charger type of phone) |
| *#12580*369# | Check the hardware and software detail |
| *#0808# | 1. MTP (Media transfer protocol)- access the media of your phone after connecting it with a PC or laptop. 2. RNDISACM+DM- connect your laptop with your phone to use the internet connection |
Codes for Realme, Oppo, Vivo, Oneplus, IQ
These smartphones are very similar, as they all are BBK Electronics phones. So, security codes for them are also common. While a few codes here sometimes are not supported by every device.
| Codes | Functions |
|---|---|
| *#776# | Check almost every detail of your phone (Android version, OTA version, model number and so on) |
| *#a99# | Open Engineer Mode |
| *#1234# | Software version |
The open Engineer mode is very helpful while buying and selling a phone. It is one of the most important codes. Engineer tests are available such as debugging tests. For instance, you can check the functions of the phone, and it also has an automatic test option. The automatic test checks display, sound quality, and more, automatically. You can also check things can take a debugging test manually.
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Secret codes for Xiaomi and POCO
POCO was launched as Xiaomi’s sub-brand. Later on, POCO has become an independent company as POCO India. But, the secret codes for both Android phones are common.
| Codes | Functions |
|---|---|
| *#*#4636#*#* | This code open ups three options; Information 1, information 2 and Wi-Fi information |
| *#*#663#*#* | Test Mode (Check the working of all the functions like display, buttons, SIM card, SD card, etc.) |
With the first code, you can the information like IMI no., SIM no., network mode, SIM card address book, and so on. While, by selecting Wi-Fi information, you can check every detail related to your Wi-Fi network. Such as Wi-Fi status, speed, SS ID, IP address, run a ping test, etc.
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List of common Android hidden codes
The codes listed below are usually supported by every smartphone.
| Codes | Functions |
|---|---|
| *#*#7780#*#* | Factory reset settings |
| *#*#7780#*#* | Clear all apps and data |
| *#06# | Check the IMEI of your phone |
| *#0*# | Activate general test mode |
| *2767*3855# | Clean device and reinstall firmware |
| *#*#232338#*#* | Display MAC address |
| *#*#4986*2650468#*#* | Firmware info |
| *#*#7594#*#* | Change power button behaviour |
| *#3282*727336*# | Check system and storage info |
| *#67# | Check call forwarding |
| *31# | Disable caller ID |
| *#*#34971539#*#* | Camera info |
| *#0228# | Battery status |
| *#3282*727336*# | Data usage status |
| *#*#4636#*#* | Check information about phone, battery and usage statistics |
| *#*#273283*255*663282*#*#* | Quickly make a backup of all media files |
| *#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#* | Wireless LAN test |
| *#*#1472365#*#* | GPS test |
| *#*#1575#*#* | Different types of GPS test |
| *#*#0*#*#* | LCD display test |
| *#*#0842#*#* | Vibration and backlight test |
| *#*#232337#*# | Displays the address of the Bluetooth device |
| *#*#1234#*#* | PDA and Phone firmware information |
| *#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#* | Sound test |
*#*#197328640#*#* | Opens up Service Mode. |
*#*#0588#*#* | Proximity Sensor test |
| *#*#2664#*#* | Touch screen test |
| *43# | Activate call waiting |
*#*#3264#*#* | Check RAM info |
*#*#2222#*#* | Check hardware version |
| *#746# | Open debug dump menu |
So, these were some common Android hidden codes. They are in abundance, but we mentioned the most useful ones to simplify the list for you. You can dial these codes at your default dialer app.
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These codes are very helpful when you are buying a phone. With these codes, you can check every detail of the phone easily. We recommend you read, how to deal with the viruses on Android, it might help you to clean your Android and increase the performance of your phone.
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