Android secret codes 2016 (Hidden tricks for hacking smartphone)

Android is the leading Operating System for smartphone devices. Android smartphones use codes to operate most of their task.But developers has simplified things to the top level by making its users to enjoy the use of smartphones without thinking about the presence of android secret codes. Now its our turn to provide you with what has been hidden.

Lets use smartphone effectively with these hidden Android secret codes

Compatibility of the Secret Android codes

Hidden Android codes works perfectly in most of Android smartphone including Samsung, Moto G, Micromax, LG, Sony, Panasonic Phones and so many others. 

Note: These codes have tendency of now working on some smartphones. So, never mind when it does to you

The secret behind Android secret codes

These codes are generated by Android developers aiming to fix sophisticated problems which faces android devices. Every android codes has got a specific task to do with the operating system. So, these codes helps users to operate their device by the combination of characters and numbers written on their dial section where as the Android Operating System running in the smartphone detects the codes automatically and launch the predefined action.

What can android secret codes do with my smartphone?

Android Secret Codes gives you a chance of getting to know the best out of your handset. You can get information about your device(Android features), you will be aware of some amazing hacks, time saving tricks on the use of your android phone and a lot of things can be done with these codes. some of those other task that can be done are 

• Reset your phones
• Erase all Data
• Reinstall Phone?s Firmware
• Screen Test
• Check Product Code 
• Battery Status Check and lot of genius things.

Don't worry, there are so many of them as i have told you earlier. I will show you all of them on the progress. 

How to save money from these hidden Android secret codes?

Being aware of these codes can help you or your friend to save money. Do you know how? Let me tell you one thing my friend! Do you know that there are million of people out there using their smartphones and they don't have any idea of fixing minor problems in their devices? Okay, well.. i don't have anything more to tell you about that question because i know you know it is true.

Amaze your friend with some hacks from hidden android secret codes

Yeah!You can make some funny stuffs in your phone with your friends. The application of some tricks from these codes can make your friends wonder about your android skills. It's funny to that guy eeh? okay, the codes we've been talking about are here. Lets see them 

List of All Android Secret Codes and their uses 2016

*#*#7780#*#* 

• Factory restore setting
• Clear all application and data.
• Remove

1. Google account setting.
2. System, application data and settings.

*2767*3855# 

• Reinstall the phones firmware.
• Used for factory format.
• Remove all files and settings including the internal storage.
• Reinstall the firmware.

*#*#197328640#*#* 

1. Enabling test mode for service activity.
2. Used to enter into Service mode.
3. You can run and change various tests and settings in the service mode.

*#*#4636#*#* 

• Phone basic information.
• Phone usage detail.
• Battery information.

*#*#34971539#*#* 

• Information about mobile camera.
• Get camera information.

Important Note:- Please avoid update camera firmware option

*#*#7594#*#* 

• Used for Changing the power button behavior.
• It Enables direct power off without asking for selecting any option (silent mode, Aeroplane and power off).

*#*#273283*255*663282*#*#* 

• Create backup to all your media files.
• Opens file copy screen where you can backup your media files like (images, videos and audios).

*#*#8255#*#* 

• For Google Talk service monitoring.
• Used to launch G Talk Service Monitor.

*2767*4387264636* 

• Used to display product code.

*#0228# 

• Used to know Battery Status.

*#12580*369* 

• Software and Hardware Info.

*#32489# 

• Let you know Ciphering Info.

*#273283*255*3282*# 

• Data create menu.

*#3282*727336*# 

• Data usage status.

*#8736364# 

• OTA update menu.

Factory Tests Android Secret Codes

*#*#0283#*#*

• Packet Loop-back test.

*#*#0*#*#*

• LCD test.

*#*#0673#*#*
*#*#0289#*#*

• Audio/Melody test.

*#*#0842#*#*

• Vibration test and Back Light test Device test.

*#*#2663#*#*

• Displays Touch screen version.

*#*#2664#*#*

• Touch-Screen test.

*#*#0588#*#*

• Proximity sensor test.

*#*#3264#*#*

• RAM version.

*#0782#

• Real time clock test.

*#0589#

• Light sensor test.

*#7353#

• Quick test menu.

PDA and Phone Android Secret Codes

*#*#7262626#*#* 

• Field test.

*#06# 

• IMEI number.

*#*#8351#*#* 

• Enables voice dialing logging mode.

*#*#8350#*#* 

• Disables voice dialing logging mode.

**05***# 

• Execute from Emergency dial screen to unlock PUK code.

*#301279# 

• HSDPA HSUPA control menu.

*#7465625# 

• View phone lock status.

Firmware Version Information Android Secret Codes

*#*#1111#*#*

• Let you know about FTA SW Version.

*#*#2222#*#*

• FTA Hardware Version.

*#*#4986*2650468#*#*

• Firmware Info PDA, Phone, H/W, RFCallDate.

*#*#1234#*#*

• PDA and Phone firmware info.

*#2263#

• RF band selection

*#9090#

• Diagnostic configuration.

*#7284#

• USB 12C mode control.

*#872564#

• USB logging control.

*#745#

• RIL dump menu.

*#746#

• Debug dump menu.

*#9900#

• System dump mode.

*#*#44336#*#*

• Shows Build time changelist number.
• PDA, Phone, CSC, Build Time, ChangeList number.

*#03#

• NAND flash serial number.

*#3214789#

• GCF mode status.

Other Android Secret Codes

*#0*#

• Galaxy S3 service menu.

##7764726

• Motorola DROID hidden service menu.
• The default SPC password is six zeroes(000000).

1809#*990#

• LG Optimus 2x hidden service menu.
• When prompted for a code enter six zeroes(000000).

3845#*920#

• Lg Optimus 3D hidden service menu.
• When prompted for a code enter six zeroes(000000).

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Change The Name In Terminal Display of DCS or Samsung OfficeServ

Changing the name on a display terminal of your  DCS phone system or Samsung OfficeServ extension is not too much complicated to make you rent a technician, It's easy and with the following steps you'll be able to change it by yourself whether you are in your Office or at home. This guide works to in all Old and Newest Officeserv

Related; How To Add a Speed Dial To a Samsung DCS Phone System Or ProstarHow To Change A Name On A Display Terminal for Samsung Officeserv
The following are the simplified steps to follow

•  Begin by Pressing the transfer key, TRSF.
•  Press 1 0 4.
•  Press the HOLD button to delete current name.
•  Use the alpha numeric key pad to type in the new name.
•  NB: If you need to create a space, press the # button twice. If you require a letter on the same key, i.e. D and E, use the Volume + key to move the cursor.

Depending on the phone you have, You can change to lower from upper case use one of the following buttons.
7 button = button 1
12 button = button 7
14 button = button 8
21 button = button 15
24 button = button 19
38 button = button 15

•  Press the transfer button, TRSF, to save and exit.

Also read: IP PBX System: Thinking Of Switching To VoIP?

If you need to rename your Phone and others in your Office and the LCD display says "101:ROBERTA", then below are the steps to be followed

If you are using this phone on a Panasonic KX-TDA 30/100/200/600 system.
From the Switcboard / Main telephone or Managers phone with the handset on the cradle/hook:
1. Press PROGRAM * * or PROGRAM * # followed by the system password ( default is 1234).
2. Now press 004 and then ENTER.
3. Enter the extension number you want to change.
4. Enter the name (the same way as texting on a cellphone)
5. To save the changes press AUTO DIAL / STORE.
6. To go to the next extension press NEXT on the screen.
7. Lift the handset and put it down to exit program mode.

Watch the video tutorial below on how to do it. And that's how to change the Samsung Officeserv Extension

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How to setup Wi-Fi Calling on Android (Any GSM)

Do you get trouble on enabling Wi-Fi calling setup in your Android device? Here is the easiest and common way of troubleshooting Wi-Fi calling in any Global System for Mobile (GSM) device. Now its a time to set and assign your calling preferences. 

To Enable Wi-Fi Calling in your Android smartphone isn't a big issue to worry about, it is just as easy as counting 1,2,3...

Go through these steps to see how simple it is to setup these WiFi calling issues

How to enable WiFi calling
On your device, Go to Settings Select Wireless and Networks and head to more... or More Network Option, Scroll down until you find Wi-Fi calling and enable it.
By doing so, you have activated your phone for making WiFi calls.

Setting up Wi-Fi calling preferences

This is how to Set Wi-Fi Calling Preferences on the device 

Tap Wi-Fi Calling (not the enable/disable button, you shold touch on the words as it is seen on the screenshot)
Then pat the Connection preferences which is just above Help and finally Choose the following with respect to your demands over your area. That means, your phone will be using the following preference according to your setting.  

Wi-Fi preferred - If a Wi-Fi network is available, your phone will use the Wi-Fi network rather than the cellular network

Cellular network preferred - Your phone will only use a Wi-Fi network for calls if there is no cellular network available.

Never use cellular network - Your phone will only use Wi-Fi networks for calls.
Below are some of the important FAQ's from Ting help center that are worth to read so as to clear the issues that might face all Ting users. 

READ: Verizon's software update to fix wifi connectivity issues for Samsung galaxy S7 and S7 edge

Question 1
Just switched to Ting and I am trying to set up wi fi calling on my Galaxy S4 but I do not find Wi Fi calling as an option in the above mentioned location. Do I need to download it?

Answer

Ting is really 2 services. Are you using Ting CDMA on the Sprint network or the new Ting GSM on T-Mobile's network?

Go to https://ting.com/account/devices and look at what it says in the "NETWORK" column.

Currently, Wi-Fi Calling is only available on the Ting GSM network for select models of phones.

If you click on a GSM phone using the above link, there will be an option to enable Wi-Fi Calling.

Question 2

how to set up WiFi calling on Verizon Samsung galaxy s6?

Answer
Wi-fi calling isn't currently supported for Verizon phones on GSM. Generally speaking, the only phones that support wi-fi calling on the GSM network are T-Mobile phones. Specifically, these guys: http://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phones.price-low-to-high.wi-fi-calling.html

Question 3

How Dobie set up wifi calling on my galaxy note 5 it's on GSM and I already activated it through ting but I can't find it in my phone?

Answer

I remind you that Wi-Fi calling uses Ting minutes, just like cellular calling.

If you have a T-Mobile galaxy Note 5 on Ting GSM, try this:
Turn on Wi-Fi calling
To turn on Wi-Fi calling, follow these steps:

From any Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
Tap Settings.
Scroll to 'Connections,' then tap More connection settings.
Tap Wi-Fi Calling.
Slide the Wi-Fi Switch right to the ON position.
Select the Wi-Fi preferred or Never use Cellular Network to turn on Wi-Fi calling

That's how to make a Setup on WiFi calling on GSM-Android mobile phones.

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