This is generally for the people who don’t know anything about the phones & they get cheated while buying new phones & resell phones as well as during repairs.
The information provided in here work for nearly all Android phones. Android users can unlock some hidden features of their cell phones. But user can use these codes at their own risk, anyone is not responsible of any damage or data loss or any problem occurred.
This article will answer all your How-to questions mentioned above and many more questions too which I forgot to list here.
IMEI Number
Code : *#06#
This code will display IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) Number / code of your device.
Complete Information about your Phone and Battery
Code : *#*#4636#*#*
This will list the complete information about your Android Phone & Battery.
Factory Data Reset
Code : *#*#7780#*#*
This will reset the complete data to factory state.
Full Factory Format
Code : *2767*3855#
This will format your phone, use this code at your own risk. We will not be responsible for anything that happens during or after format with your phone.
GTalk Service Monitor
Code : *#*#8255#*#*
This will monitor the services of GTalk.
Camera Firmware Settings
Code : *#*#34971539#*#*
This will list all the setting of your camera.
End Call / Power
Code : *#*#7594#*#*
This one is my favorite one. This code can be used to change the “End Call / Power” button action in your phone. Be default, if you long press the button, it shows a screen asking you to select any option from Silent mode, Mute mode, Data Network mode, Flight mode and Power off. You can change this action using this code. You can enable direct power off on this button so you don’t need to waste your time in selecting the option.
Backup Mode
Code : *#*#273283*255*663282*#*#*
This code can be used to take backup of your phone, here you will come across a screen where you can backup your images, songs, videos, etc.
Service Mode
Codes : *#*#197328640#*#*
This code can be used to enter into Service mode so that you can run various tests and change settings.
WLAN, GPS and Bluetooth Test
Codes : *#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#* OR *#*#528#*#*
WLAN test (Use “Menu” button to start various tests).
Code : *#*#232338#*#*
This code will show WiFi MAC address.
Codes : *#*#1472365#*#* OR *#*#1575#*#*
This code used for GPS test.
Code : *#*#232331#*#*
Use this code to test Bluetooth.
Code : *#*#232337#*#*
This code will show Bluetooth device address.
Firmware Version
Code : *#*#4986*2650468#*#*
Use this code to check version of PDA, Phone, H/W, RF Call Date.
Code : *#*#1234#*#*
Use this code to check version of PDA & Phone.
Code : *#*#2663#*#*
This code is used to check Touch Screen version.
Code : *#*#3264#*#*
This code is used to check RAM version.
Code : *#*#1111#*#*
Use this code to check version of FTA SW Version.
Code : *#*#2222#*#*
Use this code to check version of FTA HW Version.
Code : *#*#44336#*#*
Use this code to check version of PDA, Phone, CSC, Build Time, Changelist number.
Factory Tests
Code : *#*#0283#*#*
This code is used to send a Packet which Loops back.
Code : *#*#0*#*#*
This code is used to test your LCD.
Code : *#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#*
This code can be used to test Melody of your Android Phone.
Code : *#*#0842#*#*
This code will test your Android device / phone for Vibration and Back light.
Code : *#*#2664#*#*
This code is used to check Touch Screen Test.
Code : *#*#0588#*#*
This code is useful to test Proximity Sensor.
Enjoy & have fun with your Android phone / device.
*#06# – To Display's IMEI number.
*2767*3855# – To format your device i.e To delete everything on the phone memory (Can be customized).
*#*#4636#*#* – This code will display your usage statistics and battery.
*#*#273282*255*663282*#*#* – This code helps you to back up all media files on your mobile.
*#*#197328640#*#* – This code will send you to the test mode, to test various functionality of your mobile.
*#*#1111#*#* – This code will display FTA software version.
*#*#1234#*#* – This code will show PDA and firmware version.
*#*#232339#*#* – For wireless LAN tests.
*#*#0842#*#* – This code is used for Backlight/vibration test.
*#12580*369# – Display's Software and hardware info.
*#*#2664#*#* – This code is used for Testing the touchscreen.
*#9900# – System dump mode.
*#9090# – Diagnostic configuration.
*#*#34971539#*#* – Will display Detailed camera information.
*#872564# – USB logging control.
*#301279# – HSDPA/HSUPA Control Menu.
*#7465625# – This code will display phone's lock status.
*#0*# – This code will enable you to enter the service menu on newer phones like Galaxy S III.
*#*#7780#*#* – Reset the /data partition to factory state.
Basic Codes:
*#*#7780#*#* - This code is used for factory restore setting.This will remove Google account setting and System and application data and settings.
*2767*3855# - This code is used for factory format, and will remove all files and settings including the internal memory storage. It will also re install the firmware.
*#*#4636#*#* - This code show information about your phone and battery.
*#*#273283*255*663282*#*#* - This code opens a File copy screen where you can backup your media files e.g. Images, Sound, Video and Voice memo.
*#*#197328640#*#* - This code can be used to enter into Service mode. You can run various tests and change settings in the service mode.
*#*#7594#*#* - This code enable your "End call / Power" button into direct power off button without asking for selecting any option(silent mode, aero plane and power-off).
*#*#8255#*#* - This code can be used to launch G Talk Service Monitor.
*#*#34971539#*#* - This code is used to get camera information. Please avoid update camera firmware option.
W-LAN, GPS and Bluetooth Test Codes:
*#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#* OR *#*#528#*#* - W-LAN test (Use “Menu” button to start various tests).
*#*#232338#*#* - Shows WiFi MAC address.
*#*#1472365#*#* - GPS test.
*#*#1575#*#* - Another GPS test.
*#*#232331#*#* - Bluetooth test.
*#*#232337#*# - Shows Bluetooth device address.
Codes to launch various Factory Tests:
*#*#0842#*#* - Device test (Vibration test and BackLight test).
*#*#0588#*#* - Proximity sensor test.
*#*#0*#*#* - LCD test.
*#*#2664#*#* - Touch screen test.
*#*#2663#*#* - Touch screen version.
*#*#0283#*#* - Packet Loopback.
*#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#* - Melody test.
*#*#3264#*#* - RAM version.
Code for firmware version information:
*#*#1111#*#* - FTA SW Version.
*#*#2222#*#* - FTA HW Version.
*#*#44336#*#* - PDA, Phone, CSC, Build Time, Changelist number.
*#*#4986*2650468#*#* - PDA, Phone, H/W, RFCallDate.
*#*#1234#*#* - PDA and Phone.