Android Secret Security Codes You Need to Know
Android users can access hidden settings using secret security codes for tasks like wiping the device, running diagnostics, checking hardware info, and more. Caution is advised to prevent performance issues.
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Android users can access hidden settings and perform various actions using secret security codes. These codes can help with tasks like wiping the device, running diagnostics, checking hardware information, and more. For instance, *2767*3855# wipes the device and reinstalls firmware, while *#*#7780#*#* resets the device to factory settings. Users can also check the device's IMEI with *#06# and run a GPS test with *#*#1472365#*#*. Additionally, codes like *#*#4636#*#* provide battery and Wi-Fi information, and *#*#34971539#*#* offers details about the camera. These codes can be useful for troubleshooting, ensuring security, and protecting data on Android devices. It's recommended to use them cautiously and avoid making changes that could worsen device performance.
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2 commentsEvery vendor has its own set, and to discover yours the easiest method is to check their engineering app manifests (there is literally an entry called "secret code" or similar).
Having said that, the only one you might really need IMHO is ##4636## (this is an Android one, it's not vendor specific). This code is very useful in csse you want to select a specific RAT that isn't available in the device settings (e.g: NR only, LTE only, NR/LTE, ...)
I know there's other paths to doing this, but they involve wires and more time than I'm willing to spend soldering and downloading weird software from people with non-Roman characters in their discord handles.
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