Samsung Galaxy devices offer a variety of secret codes that can be used to access hidden features, perform diagnostic tests, and modify system settings. These codes are typically entered in the phone’s dialer app, just like entering a regular phone number.
Here are some of the most common Samsung secret codes:
Phone Info and Test Functions:
- ##4636##*: Access diagnostic and general settings mode
- ##7780##: Factory Soft Reset
- #*#1234#: Display current firmware
- 2767*3855#: Factory Hard Reset
- 2767*4387264636#: Display product code
- #06#: Display IMEI number
- ##1472365##*: GPS test settings
- #*#0589#: Light Sensor mode
- #*#0588#: Proximity Sensor
System Control:
- #*#7284#: Control Panel of USB I2C Mode
- #0283#: Control Audio Loop back
- #7465625*28746#: Turn on Auto SIM Lock
- ##232338##*: Access all Wi-Fi Mac Addresses
- ##526##: Enter WLAN network
- #*#4238378#: GCF Configuration
Additional Codes:
- #0#: Test Mode (Phone Test)
- ##19712##*: Service Mode
- #*#872564#: Control USB Logging
- ##DeviceInfo##*: Display Device Information
- ##Camera##*: Camera Test Mode
Please note that some of these codes may not work on all Samsung Galaxy devices.
It is recommended to back up your data before performing any factory reset or other system changes.
Samsung Galaxy secret codes are not some magical hacking tricks to hack your mobile instead they are just some combination of ‘digits’, ‘#’, and ‘*’ in a particular way which is developed by the manufacturer to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems in the device. Of course, I put it in the Hacking category because didn’t have any better option but believe me it’s not “hacking”. If you have seen War Games in which socially broken code monkeys were explaining to Matthew Brodrick about the secret pathways planted by developers a.k.a. Back Doors, well they are real.
Coders leave these secret passageways in the devices and programs they create so in any worse they device is not accessible using user interface or conventional way then they can enter some “key” which will enable or launch these secret and hidden features in the smartphones.
Samsung secret codes look like Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD codes) which we use daily to check our balance or data plans and other things offered by our telecom service provider. These USSD codes were primarily created for GSM phones then they came with CDMA smartphones too. Samsung coders have also hidden these secret dial codes into their devices which you can type in your dialer screen to access special features and menus.
For example *#06# can be used to check your smartphone’s IMEI number. Many of these codes have no use for a regular user but for tech savvy users these hidden codes in Galaxy are like a gold mine. Before getting to the whole list of Samsung secret codes or “hacks” we would like to put a disclaimer that you should only try these codes on your own risk and if you are aware what you are doing. Not all of these codes are generic Android phone secret codes, they are explicit to the Samsung devices. Some of these codes may work or may not work depending on your OS version, cellphone model or your telecom carrier. Without more waiting let us get to the comprehensive list of all the hidden secret codes available on your Samsung smartphone:
List of All Samsung Secret Codes To Unlock Hidden Android Menu
For more hidden Android tricks, dial these numbers out (as if you’re making a phone call), then hit the call button:
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| *#06# | To check IMEI number of smartphone |
| *#0*# | General Test Mode |
| *#0011# | View status info for GSM network |
| *#2222# | View Firmware hardware version |
| *#1111# | View Firmware Software version |
| *#1234# | View PDA type and version |
| *#*#7594#*#* | Changing the power button behavior-Enables direct power off once the code enabled |
| *#*#34971539#*#* | Shows complete information about the camera |
| *#*#4636#*#* | Display information about Phone, Battery and Usage statistics |
| *#*#7780#*#* | Resetting your phone to factory state-Only deletes application data and applications |
| *2767*3855# | It’s a complete wiping of your mobile also it reinstalls the phones firmware |
| *#*#232338#*#* | Displays Wi-Fi Mac-address |
| *#*#1575#*#* | A Different type of GPS test |
| *#*#0283#*#* | Packet Loopback test |
| *#*#197328640#*#* | Enabling test mode for service activity |
| *#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#* | Wireless LAN Tests |
| *#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#* | Audio test |
| *#*#1472365#*#* | For a quick GPS test |
| *#*#0842#*#* | Vibration and Backlight test |
| *#*#2663#*#* | Displays touch-screen version |
| *#*#2664#*#* | Touch-Screen test |
| *#*#0588#*#* | Proximity sensor test |
| *#*#3264#*#* | Ram version |
| *#*#232331#*#* | To troubleshoot Bluetooth |
| *#*#7262626#*#* | Field test |
| *#*#232337#*# | Displays Bluetooth device address |
| *#*#8255#*#* | For Google Talk service monitoring |
| *#*#4986*2650468#*#* | PDA, Phone, Hardware, RF Call Date firmware info |
| *#*#44336#*#* | Displays Build time and change list number |
| *#*#8351#*#* | Enables voice dialling logging mode |
| *#*#8350#*#* | Disables voice dialling logging mode |
| ##778 (+call) | Brings up EPST menu |
Additional Samsung Galaxy Secret Codes
Codes To Test Samsung Smartphones
- Diagnostic Configuration – *#9090#
- Enter Bluetooth Test Mode – #*3888#
- Universal Test Menu – *#8999*8378#
- Mobile Time Testing in Real Time – *#0782#
- Vibration Motor Test – *#0842#
Codes To Restart Mobile Without Pressing Power Button
- #*3849#
- #*3876#
- #*2562#
- #*3851#
Codes To SIM Lock and Unlock
- SIM Unlock – #0111*0000000#
- Turn on Auto SIM Lock – #7465625*28746#
Codes For Getting Phone Information
- Display ROM Sales code, change list number and build time of your phone build – *#*#44336#*#*
- Reset user data and change sales codes – *#272*IMEI#
- Check hardware and software info – *#12580*369#
- Check All Hardware and software version of the device – #*#8377466#
Code To System Control
- To Control USB Logging – *#872564#
- To enter Control Panel of USB I2C Mode – *#7284#
- Control Audio Loopback – *#0283#
- To control GCF Configuration – *#4238378#
- To Control and manage GPS menu – *#1575#
Codes To Check Service Mode firmware
- Get Ciphering info and enter service mode – *#32489#
- USB Service – #0808#
- Enter Camera Firmware menu – *#7412365#
- Sellout SMS/PCODE view *2767*4387264636#
- OTA update menu – #8736364#
Codes To Factory Reset and Restore
- Factory Restore and Reset for Samsung Smartphone with confirmation message – *#7780#
- Backup and copy media files – *#*#273283*255*663282*#*#*
Secret Codes To Debug Samsung Smartphones (Use these codes very carefully)
- Gives access to option to improve phone network, battery life and Wi-Fi speed and view dump menu – *#9900#
- Dump Menu to dump RIL – *#745#
- General debug dump menu – *#746#
- Nand flash S/N – *#03#
- Auto Answer Selection – *#272886#
Wrapping Up
If some of these codes didn’t work for you then don’t get frustrated because they might not be meant to work on your smartphone model. I will say it again use above all Samsung secret codes with care. They are fun to play with for short term but don’t get lost in the fun. I hope you enjoyed the list of these mysterious secret codes. Please do share if you want me to find and write more tricks for you!
