Have you ever come across "secret codes" for phones that usually begin with "#"? These codes have been around for a long time and can still be used today to access hidden settings and information. In this article, we’ll explain what these codes are and reveal some of the most important ones.
These codes fall into two main categories: USSD codes and MMI codes. While they might not be particularly useful to the average smartphone owner, these hidden codes can be fun to try out once in a while to satisfy your curiosity. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive list of these secret codes for Android devices.
Before diving in, it’s helpful to understand what these codes are and the key differences between MMI and USSD codes. However, if you're in a hurry, feel free to skip ahead to the section where we explore specific smartphone codes.
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I still remember how amazed I was when I first got hold of the Nokia 3210 back when I was a kid, and it was during that time I developed my love for technology, particularly for mobile phones. I started sharing my knowledge through writing in different blogs and forums back in Nokia Nseries era. I even make videos before where I put different phones side-by-side. Today, I'm still an avid enthusiast of smartphones, but my interests have evolved into smart devices and electric vehicles.
How does one go about finding out if there has been any outside influence on my phone?
Airforce king
Nov 22, 2022
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how can we get to the key service info on any android phone or Samsung s22 because the OG code of *#*#4636#*#* doesn't work? Thanks
storm
Oct 28, 2022
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These were far more useful in the days of dumb phones. With smart phones, this is pretty esoteric or info otherwise available in the app or irrelevant. Most prepaid deals offer unlimited talk and text for the most part anymore.
davidkabwe Kateule
Aug 22, 2022
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LG G8x grey area can't change APN I tried ##3282# with complications asked for code I'm in Zambia
Medo Samuel
Aug 22, 2022
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Please help me unlock my Samsung network
Fabien Röhlinger
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Staff
Aug 23, 2022
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You need to check back with your provider.
Medo Samuel
Aug 22, 2022
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I'm in ghana 🇬🇭 in west Africa I bought Samsung Galaxy but the network is locked, I need a code for that
Kirsten Barco
May 27, 2022
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Is there anyway to get the network unlock pin from any of the hidden menus? i have a Motorola on metro pcs
Kathryn Clemens
May 24, 2022
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Is there a code to see if someone has access to my camera or microphone? Or access to anything on my phone like google, messages, or anything?
Indyguy
Feb 10, 2023
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Did you get any answers? I'd like to know as well.
Madeleine Svenman
4 months ago
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*#21#
Justin Johnson
May 11, 2022
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I've a Samsung Galaxy a03s. What's the code to see if phones tapped or hacked? And what does it say if it is or isnt
Indyguy
Feb 10, 2023
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Did you get any answers to this question?
Cory McEntire
May 6, 2022
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How to get to developer options ? Note20
Kimberly Basso
May 4, 2022
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I need moto codea
Mary Ruth Harrill
Feb 26, 2022
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I need LG codes
Steve l l
Feb 23, 2022
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I have a samsung note 8. I'm looking for codes to detect if my phone is hacked or cloned
Winston Beck
Apr 15, 2022
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*#21# If it doesnt say not forwarded all across the board, you have a problem.
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Please help me with to unlock pattern for Samsung
If you set a Samsung account on the phone, you can follow these steps to unlock the Galaxy phone:
https://www.nextpit.com/how-to-unlock-samsung-smartphone
How does one go about finding out if there has been any outside influence on my phone?
how can we get to the key service info on any android phone or Samsung s22 because the OG code of *#*#4636#*#* doesn't work? Thanks
These were far more useful in the days of dumb phones. With smart phones, this is pretty esoteric or info otherwise available in the app or irrelevant. Most prepaid deals offer unlimited talk and text for the most part anymore.
LG G8x grey area can't change APN I tried ##3282# with complications asked for code I'm in Zambia
Please help me unlock my Samsung network
You need to check back with your provider.
I'm in ghana 🇬🇭 in west Africa I bought Samsung Galaxy but the network is locked, I need a code for that
Is there anyway to get the network unlock pin from any of the hidden menus? i have a Motorola on metro pcs
Is there a code to see if someone has access to my camera or microphone? Or access to anything on my phone like google, messages, or anything?
Did you get any answers? I'd like to know as well.
*#21#
I've a Samsung Galaxy a03s. What's the code to see if phones tapped or hacked? And what does it say if it is or isnt
Did you get any answers to this question?
How to get to developer options ? Note20
I need moto codea
I need LG codes
I have a samsung note 8. I'm looking for codes to detect if my phone is hacked or cloned
*#21# If it doesnt say not forwarded all across the board, you have a problem.