Android Secret Codes | Hidden Menus | Secret Codes 2016

Every Android user is an explorer. They love to explore every nook and cranny of their beloved devices. This is why we share a fascination with the Android secret codes and hidden secret menus.

Android is the most popular smartphone OS ever. Developers create various kind of backdoor within the applications and operating systems. Through these backdoors any user who has sufficient knowledge can get into the much deeper system as compare to other users. As we all know Android is an open source operating system based on Linux Kernel and developed by Google. Android operating system is most widely used in the world. Android developers also create many backdoor through which you can enter into the system and you can change settings. It is not meant to use these backdoor for malicious intent because developers block some modes and these backdoor are the way or allow the users to enter into the system and let them become familiar to the system.

Manufacturers don’t want certain options available to the normal users, and frankly, that’s a good idea. But if you want more control and power over your Android, read on and try some of these great Android secret codes.

Smartphone manufacturers tend to keep the technical stuff away from the common users. They don’t want to confuse or overburden normal people with a bucket load of options.

In smartphones these backdoor are called “secret codes”.

A point to be noted here is that some of the codes are a bit extreme. Some of them wipe your entire smartphone and factory reset it, so be cautious while inputting them. Read the description and then go on a code entering spree.

So here we collect some hidden android secret codes May be some of them not work on specific device but you can try it.

List Of Android Secret Codes.

Codes	Functioning
##7780##	Factory restore setting Clear all application and data. Remove Google account setting. Remove System, application data and settings.
27673855#	Reinstall the phones firmware. Used for factory format. Remove all files and settings including the internal storage. Reinstall the firmware.
##197328640##	Enabling test mode for service activity. Used to enter into Service mode. 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. Note:- Please avoid update camera firmware option
##7594##	Changing the power button behavior. Enables the direct power off without asking for selecting any option (silent mode, Aeroplane and power off).
##273283255663282##*	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.
27674387264636*	Used to display product code.
*#0228#	Used to know Battery Status.
#12580369*	Software and Hardware Info.
*#32489#	Let you know Ciphering Info.
#2732832553282#	Data create menu.
#3282727336*#	Data usage status.
*#8736364#	OTA update menu.

WLAN, GPS And Bluetooth Test Android Secret Codes.

Codes	Functioning
##526## ##528## ##232339##	WLAN Test.
##232338##	Displays/Shows WiFi MAC address.
##1472365##	For quick GPS test.
##1575##	Different type GPS test.
##232331##	Bluetooth test.
##232337#*#	Displays Bluetooth device address.

Firmware Version Information Android Secret Codes.

Codes	Functioning
##1111##	Let you know about FTA SW Version.
##2222##	FTA Hardware Version.
##49862650468##*	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.

Factory Tests Android Secret Codes.

Coding	Functioning
##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.

Codes	Functioning
##7262626##	Field test.
*#06#	IMEI number.
##8351##	Enables voice dialing logging mode.
##8350##	Disables voice dialing logging mode.
05*#	Execute from Emergency dial screeen to unlock PUK code.
*#301279#	HSDPA HSUPA control menu.
*#7465625#	View phone lock status.

Other Models Android Secret Codes.

Codes	Functioning
#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).

Samsung Secret Codes

Description	Codes
Display IMEI number	*#06#
Display current firmware	*#1234#
Diagnostic and general settings mode	##4636##*
Factory soft reset	##7780##
To display product code	27674387264636#
GPS test settings	##1472365##
Service mode main menu	##197328640##
SW & HW Info	#12580369#
Bluetooth Address	*#232337#
ADC Reading	*#0228#
RF Band Selection	*#2263#
Ciphering Info	*#32489#
Bluetooth Test Mode	*#232331#
Diagnostic Configuration	*#9090#
WLAN Test Mode	*#232339#
Vibration motor test	*#0842#
WLAN MAC Address	*#232338#
USB I2C Mode Control	*#7284#
Audio Test Mode	*#0673#
General Test Mode	#0#
USB Logging Control	*#872564#
GCF Configuration	*#4238378#
Real Time Clock Test	*#0782#
Audio Loopback Control	*#0283#
LBS Test Mode	*#3214789650#
GPS Control Menu	*#1575#
RIL Dump Menu	*#745#
Data Create Menu	#2732832553282#
Proximity Sensor Test Mode	*#0588#
Camera Firmware Update	*#34971539#
Light Sensor Test Mode	*#0589#
WLAN Engineering Mode	*#526#
Debug Dump Menu	*#746#
NAND Flash S/N	*#03#
Software Version Info	*#44336#
System Dump Mode	*#9900#
Data Create SD Card	#273283255663282#
Data Usage Status	#3282727336*#
TSP / TSK firmware update	*#2663#
Remap Shutdown to End Call TSK	*#7594#
Camera Firmware Menu	#7412365# and ##34971539##*
WLAN Engineering Mode	*#528#
Melody Test Mode	*#0289#
OTA Update Menu	*#8736364#
Test History	*#07#
HSDPA/HSUPA Control Menu	*#301279#
Quick Test Menu	*#7353#
View Phone Lock Status	*#7465625#
Auto Answer Selection	*#272886#

HTC Secret Codes

Description	Codes
Device information program	##4636##*
Field Test	##7262626##
HTC Function Test Program	##3424##
Display Software version	##1111##
Display hardware version	##2222##
Wi-Fi Mac Address	##232338##
Bluetooth Mac Address	##232337#*#
GPS Test	##1472365##
GPS Test 2	##1575##
Bluetooth test	##232331##
Display test	##0##*
Touch Screen version	##2663##
Touch Screen Test	##2664##
Debug UI	##759##*
Factory format	27673855#

Conclusion

These were some of the most common hidden secret codes for Android devices. All the above given android secret codes are tested and working fine. But some codes may not works few devices. You can just try find which works and which does not. I would advise caution while using these codes, though, some of them can be a bit harmful to your device. please leave your comment below.

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