Your Android smartphone has hidden functions that you have never seen. To access it, you have to enter special codes in the Phone application. Be careful, however, because some people have radical actions!
Even if you use it all day long, your smartphone hides well-kept secrets. Hidden functions that you won’t find by exploring the settings available in settings and applications, because they are found in Android, its operating system. Secret menus, which unlock options, diagnose problems or give specific technical information, and which manufacturers prefer not to leave within everyone’s reach.
To access these hidden functions and menus, you must use special codes, made up of numbers and the signs * and #. Some are simple, others more complex and very difficult to memorize, because their role is precisely to protect the phone’s little secrets. Here are some of the most interesting secret codes to know to explore your Android smartphone.
- #06# This code displays the IMEI number of your phone. This is crucial information for identifying a device in the event of loss or theft.
- ##759## This code provides access to information regarding the software and hardware version of your phone.
- ##7594## This code allows you to change the action of the power button. You can choose between turning it off directly or displaying a menu asking you what you want to do when you long-press the button.
- ##4636## This code opens a diagnostic screen that provides access to detailed information about battery, network signal, usage statistics and more.
- ##34971539## This code allows you to check your phone’s camera specifications and access advanced settings.
- ##232338## Using this code, you can check the signal strength of your Wi-Fi network. It provides useful information to understand the quality of the connection.
- ##2664## This code is a simple way to test if your phone’s touchscreen is working properly by detecting any sensitivity issues.
- ##0##*** This is a comprehensive test code that can check the screen, sound, sensors and other functions of the phone.
- ##1472365## This code opens a test menu for various sensors on your phone, like the accelerometer, gyroscope, and barometer. You can check their operation and their values in real time.
- ##225## This code helps check battery information, including its health and temperature.
- ##34971539## This code displays information specific to your phone’s camera, including settings and capturing capabilities.
- ##8351## This code activates recording mode for all telephone conversations. Use with caution, as call recording laws vary by country.
To use these codes, open the Phone application, as if you were going to make a call, and simply type the code on the numeric keypad, following all the symbols used. Once the code is entered, you will not need to press the call button. Generally, as soon as you type the last character of the code, the associated function is automatically activated.
Be careful though. First, it should be noted that these codes do not work on all phones. Then you should use them carefully. Certain codes or menus can indeed contain sensitive options and alter the functioning of your phone if they are used incorrectly. It is recommended that you do not change settings that you do not understand. But if you’re curious, you’ll discover interesting features you didn’t know existed.