Monday, May 16, 2011

Hidden Secret codes in Android


So I have this android powered Samsung Galaxy Ace.While I'm loving playing with it, I have also found various secret codes which can enable/disable lots of hidden settings in the mobile phone. These codes also show very useful information about the phone.
FIRMWARE VERSION INFORMATION
*#*#1234#*#* - PDA and Phone
*#*#1111#*#* - FTA SW Version
*#*#2222#*#* - FTA HW Version
*#*#44336#*#* - PDA, Phone, CSC, Build Time, Changelist number


*#*#4636#*#*-This code is used to get various information about your phone and battery. It shows following 4 menus on screen:
  • Phone information
  • Battery information
  • Battery history
  • Usage statistics
*#*#7780#*#*-Factory data reset.It REMOVES:
  • Google account settings
  • System and application data and settings
  • Downloaded applications
              It DOES NOT REMOVE:
  • system software and bundled applications
  • SD card files


*2767*3855#-WARNING:Factory Reset.This code is used for factory format. It'll remove all files and settings including the internal memory storage. It'll also reinstall the phone firmware.



*#*#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.

*#*#8255#*#*-This code can be used to launch GTalk Service Monitor.

WLAN, GPS and Bluetooth Test Codes:

*#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#* OR *#*#528#*#* - WLAN 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
VARIOUS FACTORY TESTS
*#*#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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