- Secret codes for Android smartphones are number/asterisk/hash sequences that provide access to hidden settings and info.
- These codes are divided into MMI which is brand-specific and USSD which is for carriers and network providers.
- Smber, ome common codes will let you view your phone’s IMEI number, and SAR value or let you run hardware diagnostic tests.
Have you ever encountered a hardware or network-related issue with your smartphone? Maybe you want to learn about your current data plan or hardware details of your device like its IMEI number. These options and settings are hidden within your operating system and can only be accessed through certain codes. So in this read, I’ll discuss several secret codes for your Android device and explain what they do.
What Are Secret Codes on a Smartphone?
No, we are not discussing the codes to unlock a treasure map. Instead, these are simply a series of numbers, asterisks (*), and hashes (#) that you enter into your phone’s dial pad to access hidden settings. It allows you to access information about your phone’s hardware, software, or manufacturing specifications. Or it will open a hidden menu to test different hardware or software-related components of your device. These can be further divided into two categories.
MMI (Man Machine Interface) : MMI are codes configured by your smartphone’s manufacturer. These let you access hidden settings and even exclusive features within your device. However, they differ from brand to brand. So a code that works on a Samsung device might not do anything on a Motorola smartphone.
USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) : These codes are used to connect with your mobile service provider. Let’s say you want to know your current talk time balance or enable called ID for your number. Then you would use these codes. They start with asterisks and end with a hash.
Secret Codes for All Android Devices
Now that we have given you a general idea of secret codes, and what they do; it’s time to look at some of them. We have created a table of common codes that work across all Android devices. You just need to enter them through your phone’s dialer to use them.
**#06# for IMEI Number (Left) | #07# for SAR Value (Right)
Secret Codes for Call Forwarding and Management
These are some universal codes that will only work if you have an active SIM card inside your phone. It lets you enable or disable certain services offered by your network provider. They work on all models.
There might be other USSD codes specific to your SIM card provider. You need to contact customer support or check online to see what other codes are available for your SIM.
OEM-Exclusive Secret Codes
These are the MMI codes that we discussed above. They are specific to their manufacturers. So if you try a code exclusive for Samsung on a Pixel device then it won’t do anything. These codes let you check your device information, unlock secret easter eggs, or lets you run hardware diagnostic tests.
Asus and ROG Phones
Google doesn’t offer any secret codes for its Android devices. Most of the ones we mentioned in under the common heading should work for it.
Motorola
**##2486##for CQA Test Mode
Nokia
Nothing
Oppo, OnePlus and Realme
Samsung
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*#34971539#for Camera Module Details on Samsung
Sony
Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco
These are some of the best secret codes that you can find for your Android device. We tried others as well but most of them did not work across several devices that we tested out. While these codes might not be of use now and then, it is best to have a guide to refer to them if the need arises. Plus I feel it is good on the manufacturer’s part to offer certain options to check the state of your phone’s hardware.
With over 4 year of experience under the belt, I cover all facets of consumer tech, from smartphones to other consumer electronics, our favorite social media apps, as well as the growing realm of AI and LLMs. As an Apps and AI writer app Beebom, I provide my expertise in all these areas, weaving stories that help you get familiar with the tech around you. But you will find me playing NYT daily puzzles in my free time.
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