Secret Phone Codes

Type 000000* on an Alcatel to see how much the battery is discharged.
Alcatel: ###337*07# - Phone restarts itself.

Sharp Secret Codes

*01763*8371# (*01763*VER0#) --- Firmware Version.
*01763*3641# (*01763*ENG1#) --- Enable Engineer Mode hold pwr key to leave then disable. *01763*3640# (*01763*ENG0#) --- Disable Engineer Mode.
*01763*8781# (*01763*TST1#) --- Test #1 (test early wdt looping to dump, need to remove battery from phone)
*01763*8782# (*01763*TST2#) --- Test #2 (test irq dis looping to switch, resets itself)
*01763*8783# (*01763*TST3#) --- Test #3
*01763*8784# (*01763*TST4#) --- Test #4
*01763*8785# (*01763*TST5#) --- Test #5
*01763*87872# (*01763*TST72#) --- Test #72
*01763*8788# (*01763*TST8#) --- Test #8
*01763*5640# (*01763*LOG0#) --- Disable LOG
*01763*5641# (*01763*LOG1#) --- Enable LOG
*01763*4634# (*01763*IMEI#) --- IMEI
*01763*6370# (*01763*MEP0#) --- Disable MEP menu (unlock menu)
*01763*6371# (*01763*MEP1#) --- Enable MEP menu (unlock menu) (go to settings,security,meplocks select insert handset code,default is 0000, allows to check lock status and disable locks only if u have correct code dont try guessing!!)
*01763*63866330# (*01763*NETMODE0#) --- Disable NetMode
*01763*63866331# (*01763*NETMODE1#) --- Enable NetMode

Sagem Secret Codes

Press menu then * for secret menu
IMEI number:
511,#
Flash eprom menu:
511,#
SP unblock menu:
511,#
To enter extended secret menu on Sagem just type last 7 numbers of IMEI and * on the end then Ok.Now enter secret menu and you will see RAM,Network and test network submenus added.

To switch silent mode on simply press and hold *

BenQ-Siemens Secret Codes

Software version:
*#06#
to see more info, press softkey again
English menu:
*#0001#
Deutsch menu:
*#0049#
Secret Code:
*#0606# remove sim card before
Unlock Sim:
*#0003*(secret code)#
Bonus Screen:
*12022243121
Factory settings: Type *#9999# to reset factory settings.(not tested).

LG Secret Codes

LG all models test mode: Type 2945#*# on the main screen.
2945*#01*# Secret menu for LG

IMEI (ALL): *#06#
IMEI and SW (LG 510): *#07#
Software version (LG B1200): *8375#
Recount cheksum (LG B1200): *6861#
Factory test (B1200): #PWR 668
Simlock menu (LG B1200): 1945#*5101#
Simlock menu (LG 510W, 5200): 2945#*5101#
Simlock menu (LG 7020, 7010): 2945#*70001#
Simlock menu (LG 500, 600): 2947#*

LG-U81XX SPECIAL CODES
Code to read phone version :
- Phone without SIM
- Enter 277634#*# or 47328545454#
- Select 'SW Ver.info'
Code to reset phone :
- Phone without SIM
- Enter 277634#*# or 47328545454#
- Select 'Factory Reset'
Code to enter UNLOCK MENU :
- Phone wit SIM inside
- Enter 2945#*88110#
Test Menu 8330 : 637664#*#
Test Menu 8180 V10a: 49857465454#
Test Menu 8180 V11a: 492662464663#
Test Menu 8130-8138: 47328545454#
Test Menu 8110-8120: 277634#*#

Samsung Secret Codes

Software version: *#9999#
IMEI number: *#06#
Serial number: *#0001#
Battery status- Memory capacity : *#9998*246#
Debug screen: *#9998*324# - *#8999*324#
LCD kontrast: *#9998*523#
Vibration test: *#9998*842# - *#8999*842#
Alarm beeper - Ringtone test : *#9998*289# - *#8999*289#
Smiley: *#9125#
Software version: *#0837#
Display contrast: *#0523# - *#8999*523#
Battery info: *#0228# or *#8999*228#
Display storage capacity: *#8999*636#
Display SIM card information: *#8999*778#
Show date and alarm clock: *#8999*782#
The display during warning: *#8999*786#
Samsung hardware version: *#8999*837#
Show network information: *#8999*638#
Display received channel number and received intensity: *#8999*9266#

*#1111# S/W Version
*#1234# Firmware Version
*#2222# H/W Version
*#8999*8376263# All Versions Together
*#8999*8378# Test Menu
*#4777*8665# GPSR Tool
*#8999*523# LCD Brightness
*#8999*377# Error LOG Menu
*#8999*327# EEP Menu
*#8999*667# Debug Mode
*#92782# PhoneModel (Wap)
#*5737425# JAVA Mode
*#2255# Call List
*#232337# Bluetooth MAC Adress
*#5282837# Java Version

Type in *#0000# on a Samsung A300 to reset the language
Master reset(unlock) #*7337# (for the new samsungs E700 x600 but not E710)
Samsung E700 type *#2255# to show secret call log (not tested)
Samsung A300, A800 phone unlock enter this *2767*637#
Samsung V200, S100, S300 phone unlock : *2767*782257378#
#*4773# Incremental Redundancy
#*7785# Reset wakeup & RTK timer cariables/variables
#*7200# Tone Generator Mute
#*3888# BLUETOOTH Test mode
#*7828# Task screen
#*#8377466# S/W Version & H/W Version
#*2562# Restarts Phone
#*2565# No Blocking? General Defense.
#*3353# General Defense, Code Erased.
#*3837# Phone Hangs on White screen.
#*3849# Restarts Phone
#*7337# Restarts Phone (Resets Wap Settings)
#*2886# AutoAnswer ON/OFF
#*7288# GPRS Detached/Attached
#*7287# GPRS Attached
#*7666# White Screen
#*7693# Sleep Deactivate/Activate
#*2286# Databattery
#*2527# GPRS switching set to (Class 4, 8, 9, 10)
#*2679# Copycat feature Activa/Deactivate
#*3940# External looptest 9600 bps
#*4263# Handsfree mode Activate/Deactivate
#*2558# Time ON
#*3941# External looptest 115200 bps
#*5176# L1 Sleep
#*7462# SIM Phase
#*7983# Voltage/Freq
#*7986# Voltage
#*8466# Old Time
#*2255# Call Failed
#*5376# DELETE ALL SMS!!!!
#*6837# Official Software Version: (0003000016000702)
#*2337# Permanent Registration Beep
#*2474# Charging Duration
#*2834# Audio Path (Handsfree)
#*3270# DCS Support Activate/Deactivate
#*3282# Data Activate/Deactivate
#*3476# EGSM Activate/Deactivate
#*3676# FORMAT FLASH VOLUME!!!
#*4760# GSM Activate/Deactivate
#*4864# White Screen
#*7326# Accessory
#*7683# Sleep variable
#*3797# Blinks 3D030300 in RED
#*7372# Resetting the time to DPB variables
#*3273# EGPRS multislot (Class 4, 8, 9, 10)
#*7722# RLC bitmap compression Activate/Deactivate
#*2351# Blinks 1347E201 in RED
#*2775# Switch to 2 inner speaker
#*7878# FirstStartup (0=NO, 1=YES)
#*3838# Blinks 3D030300 in RED
#*2077# GPRS Switch
#*2027# GPRS Switch
#*0227# GPRS Switch
#*0277# GPRS Switch
#*22671# AMR REC START
#*22672# Stop AMR REC (File name: /a/multimedia/sounds/voice list/ENGMODE.amr)
#*22673# Pause REC
#*22674# Resume REC
#*22675# AMR Playback
#*22676# AMR Stop Play
#*22677# Pause Play
#*22678# Resume Play
#*77261# PCM Rec Req
#*77262# Stop PCM Rec
#*77263# PCM Playback
#*77264# PCM Stop Play
#*22679# AMR Get Time
*#8999*364# Watchdog ON/OFF
*#8999*427# WATCHDOG signal route setup
*2767*3855# = Full Reset (Caution every stored data will be deleted.)
*2767*2878# = Custom Reset
*2767*927# = Wap Reset
*2767*226372# = Camera Reset (deletes photos)
*2767*688# Reset Mobile TV
#7263867# = RAM Dump (On or Off)
*2767*49927# = Germany WAP Settings
*2767*44927# = UK WAP Settings
*2767*31927# = Netherlands WAP Settings
*2767*420927# = Czech WAP Settings
*2767*43927# = Austria WAP Settings
*2767*39927# = Italy WAP Settings
*2767*33927# = France WAP Settings
*2767*351927# = Portugal WAP Settings
*2767*34927# = Spain WAP Settings
*2767*46927# = Sweden WAP Settings
*2767*380927# = Ukraine WAP Settings
*2767*7927# = Russia WAP Settings
*2767*30927# = GREECE WAP Settings
*2767*73738927# = WAP Settings Reset
*2767*49667# = Germany MMS Settings
*2767*44667# = UK MMS Settings
*2767*31667# = Netherlands MMS Settings
*2767*420667# = Czech MMS Settings
*2767*43667# = Austria MMS Settings
*2767*39667# = Italy MMS Settings
*2767*33667# = France MMS Settings
*2767*351667# = Portugal MMS Settings
*2767*34667# = Spain MMS Settings
*2767*46667# = Sweden MMS Settings
*2767*380667# = Ukraine MMS Settings
*2767*7667#. = Russia MMS Settings
*2767*30667# = GREECE MMS Settings

*#7465625# = Check the phone lock status
*7465625*638*Code# = Enables Network lock
#7465625*638*Code# = Disables Network lock
*7465625*782*Code# = Enables Subset lock
#7465625*782*Code# = Disables Subset lock
*7465625*77*Code# = Enables SP lock
#7465625*77*Code# = Disables SP lock
*7465625*27*Code# = Enables CP lock
#7465625*27*Code# = Disables CP lock
*7465625*746*Code# = Enables SIM lock
#7465625*746*Code# = Disables SIM lock
*7465625*228# = Activa lock ON
#7465625*228# = Activa lock OFF
*7465625*28638# = Auto Network lock ON
#7465625*28638# = Auto Network lock OFF
*7465625*28782# = Auto subset lock ON
#7465625*28782# = Auto subset lock OFF
*7465625*2877# = Auto SP lock ON
#7465625*2877# = Auto SP lock OFF
*7465625*2827# = Auto CP lock ON
#7465625*2827# = Auto CP lock OFF
*7465625*28746# = Auto SIM lock ON
#7465625*28746# = Auto SIM lock OFF

Type *#9998*627837793# Go to the 'my parameters' and there you will find new menu where you can unlock phone.(not tested-for samsung C100)
To unlock a Samsung turn the phone off take the sim card and type the following code *#pw+15853649247w# .
Java status code: #*53696# (Samsung X600)

If you want to unlock your phone put a sim from another company then type *#9998*3323# it will reset your phone. Push exit and then push 7, it will reset again. Put your other sim in and it will say sim lock, type in 00000000 then it should be unlocked. Type in *0141# then the green call batton and it's unlocked to all networks. This code may not work on the older phones and some of the newer phones. If it doesn't work you will have to reset your phone without a sim in it by typing *#2767*2878# or *#9998*3855# (not tested)

Motorola Secret Codes

IMEI number:
*#06#
Code to lock keys. Press together *7
Note: [] (pause) means the * key held in until box appears.

Select phone line - (use this to write things below the provider name):
[] [] [] 0 0 8 [] 1 []
Add phonebook to main menu:
[] [] [] 1 0 5 [] 1 []
Add messages to main menu:
[] [] [] 1 0 7 [] 1 []
Copy SIM memory (phonebook menu):
[] [] [] 1 0 8 [] 1 []
Eng Field options (main menu):
[] [] [] 1 1 3 [] 1 []
Slow (Frequency of search menu):
[] [] [] 1 0 1 [] 1 []
Medium (Frequency of search menu):
[] [] [] 1 0 2 [] 1 []
Fast (Frequency of search menu):
[] [] [] 1 0 3 [] 1 []
Enable EFR:
[] [] [] 1 1 9 [] 1 []
Function :
[] [] [] # # # [] 1 []

Change pin:
[] [] [] 0 0 4 [] 1 []
Unblocking using the "puk" number:
[] [] [] 0 0 5 [] 1 []

There are lots of similar codes exist. If you change the last number to 0 you can deactive that code. The 3 digit number at the middle are from 0 to 999. I put the most interesting codes. (EFR):Enhanced Full Rate Codec.

You can change GSM frequencies to 900/1800 by entering the enginnering model. Following the below steps:
enter menu and press 048263* quickly, then you will enter the secret engineering menu
under "Opcode"
input 10*0*3 for GSM 900
10*0*4 for GSM 1800
10*0*5 for GSM 1900
10*0*6 for dual band GSM 900/1800
10*0*7 for dual band GSM 850/1900

To add extra message space 4 your Motorola C350 C450 C550 or C650, press menu button, press 048263* quickly, then on the popup menu enter 47 press ok.press 50 and ok.press 1 ok.press 64 ok.press 1 ok.press 186 and ok.You will receive an extra 50 msgs memory space.Switch phone off and back on.(not tested)

Sony Ericsson Secret Codes

Sony Ericsson Secret Menu: -> * <- <- * <- *
(-> means press joystick, arrow keys or jogdial to the right and <- means left.)
You'll see phone model, software info, IMEI, configuration info, sim lock status, REAL time clock, total call time and text labels.
You can also test your phones services and hardware from this menu (main display, camera, LED/illumination, Flash LED, keyboard, earphone, speaker, microphone, radio and vibrator tests)

IMEI Number: *#06#
Lockstatus: <- * * <-
Shortcut to last dialed numbers: 0#
Shortcut to sim numbers: On main menu type a number and press #

If you change the language from default to any other language, then it may be difficult to switch to default language. The shortcut is very simple. Just press < 0000 > . < stands for left arrow button or joystick and > stands for right arrow button or joystick.

Nokia Secret Codes

On the main screen type
*#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity).
*#7780# reset to factory settings.
*#67705646# This will clear the LCD display(operator logo).
*#0000# To view software version.
*#2820# Bluetooth device address.
*#746025625# Sim clock allowed status.
*#62209526# - Display the MAC address of the WLAN adapter. This is available only in the newer devices that supports WLAN like N80
#pw+1234567890+1# Shows if sim have restrictions.

*#92702689# - takes you to a secret menu where you may find some of the information below:
1. Displays Serial Number.
2. Displays the Month and Year of Manufacture
3. Displays (if there) the date where the phone was purchased (MMYY)
4. Displays the date of the last repair - if found (0000)
5. Shows life timer of phone (time passes since last start)

*#3370# - Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) activation. Increase signal strength, better signal reception. It also help if u want to use GPRS and the service is not responding or too slow. Phone battery will drain faster though.
*#3370* - (EFR) deactivation. Phone will automatically restart. Increase battery life by 30% because phone receives less signal from network.
*#4720# - Half Rate Codec activation.
*#4720* - Half Rate Codec deactivation. The phone will automatically restart

If you forgot wallet code for Nokia S60 phone, use this code reset: *#7370925538#
Note, your data in the wallet will be erased. Phone will ask you the lock code. Default lock code is: 12345

Press *#3925538# to delete the contents and code of wallet.

*#7328748263373738# resets security code.
Default security code is 12345

Unlock service provider: Insert sim, turn phone on and press vol up(arrow keys) for 3 seconds, should say pin code. Press C,then press * message should flash, press * again and 04*pin*pin*pin#

Change closed caller group (settings >security settings>user groups) to 00000 and ure phone will sound the message tone when you are near a radar speed trap. Setting it to 500 will cause your phone 2 set off security alarms at shop exits, gr8 for practical jokes! (works with some of the Nokia phones.)

Press and hold "0" on the main screen to open wap browser.

Airtel Secret Codes

Dial *123# to see your credit balance. Dial *110# and follow the options.

Dial *109*9898631902# to display the call cost after each call.

Digicel Secret Codes

To check ur balance call *120#.

If u have a Digicel phone type *125*100# as a practical joke and ur phone will ring for normal duration as a private number.

To ring ur own phone, enter *125*xxx# then send. U can also use this to trick a freind by entering the code in his/her gsm phone and they will beleive that they have an incoming call.

GSM Secret Codes

On Tesco mobile if you dial the top up line get to the menu where it ask you for topping up by payment or voucher stay on the line and it will give you the option of calling customer care for FREE also try other O2 codes for Tesco mobile they work.

To check minutes on the Cingular network call *646# and you will recieve a FREE txt message with the remaining minutes. To check balance dial al *225# then send and you will recieve a FREE txt message with the current balance but doesn't work with combined billing.

To access ur voicemail on Telstra via another phone, call ur mobile and when you hear your greeting press * then enter your voicemail pin and press #. You will now be told if u have any messages!

To get you account balance on BSNL Mobile in India press *123# and then press call.

If you are in Indiausing IDEA Pre or Postpaid connection then dial *101# you will get a secret menu that will let you to activate or deactivate any supported Idea package for your mobile.

On wind (Italy), type *123# to see credit balance.

If you call *121# on Mobtel network, you'll ger your credit balance.

To check your credit balance on Beeline call *102#

To view your balance on Dialog GSM for pre-paid only type *#456# and press call.

You can see credit balance at display by dialing *444# for Telenor Pakistan. *111# on Mobilink Pakistan. and *100# on Warid Pakistan.

Hutch GSM: To see your credit balance on the screen, Call *141# .

To view balance on Maxis type *#122#

Turkcell Secret Codes

You can check your remaining credits by dialing *123#
*177*2# to request information of prize points.
Putting #31# / *31# in front of the number that you'll call, hides or shows your number.

T-Mobile Secret Codes

To get through to customer services, dial 150, then press send. As soon as the call is active, press options, then select send dtmf. Now type in 150, then press ok. you should hear 3 beebs, and a second or two later, you'll get put through for free.

Ever deleted your voicemail number? If on T-Mob, dial *#67# send, it will show your voicemail number.

Press #225# then send to check your credit balance . Press *#646# then send to check minutes used.

#646# will show a T-mobile user how many minutes used and remaining also the date of bill close. #674# does the same thing for texts.

On Hungarian T-Mobile you can see your own number by typing *121#

On any T-Mobile phone you can dial +16111 and then the number you are calling to call out 4 free. It's great when ur out of time on prepaid. You'll hear a female voice saying something like ur call can't be completed. Hang up and immediately call back. (not tested, report if it's not working.)

On T-mobile to get your account balance call #999#

Orange Secret Codes

Dial *133# on Orange to view your credit balance.

Orange UK voicemail number is 07973100123

By typing *146# and pressing yes on Orange phones will give you the expiry date of your voucher card.

Only on Orange prepaid in India, press *121*022# and then press call button ....a message will be displayed....click end call button....wait for a few seconds and you will get call from your own number! Don't pick the call otherwise it will cost you!

On Orange India, to call on your own phone or while roaming from other network type *121*phonenumber# and call you will get through u can even call yourself :o

Vodafone Secret Codes

To send an sms to a fax machine (vodafone) put 9741 then the fax no then send. You'll get a confirmation text about 5 mins later.

If you key *#104# and press call you will get a number beginning with 44 replace that 44 with 0 then dial the rest of that number into any phone - it's a direct line to your voicemail you can even divert calls to it.

Get through to customer services free by dialling 1611.
For Vodafone UK users, if you press *#105# then call you can check the status of when your account was last updated.

To know where the nearest transmitter in your area, press *#102# and call.If not works try *#105# (Vodafone).

Type *#147# to display the last number that called with the time and date of the call aswell when phone was on/off..

On portuguese Vodafone call 1799 to receive a message with your credit balance, call *#100# to the same thing call *#102# to see your last call

*#103# gives you the time and date

Vodafone, quick scratch card top-up, type *#1345*topupcardnumber# and you will see your new balance on your display! If you press *#1345# you can see your balance on screen.

Type *#31# / *#30# / or *#102# to get the price duration and number of your last call.

Cell broadcast: 050 to display local area code and postcode.

Free voicemailing! Call 70612 and enter your phone number and voice mail password.

O2 Secret Codes

To connect the O2 customer care free of charge, dial 4444 for the top up line, it will ask you to press 1 to continue but don't, press 2 instead and it will divert you to the customer care free of charge.

Send the keyword on to 212 it will text you back with your email address. When you want to send e-mail to someone, just put their address at start of the text message, leave one space then put your message in and send it to 212 . You can recieve e-mail via sms as well.

Instead of typing in *#10# to get your balance you can type #10# - *10# - #*10# etc.

Voicemail number is 901.

When phoning a turned off 02 mobile, press * then 8705 if they haven't changed their code you can listen 2 voice mail and change their greeting.

To hide your number while texting (only 02 network n Nokia phone) go 2 the messages menu select create e-mail, it will ask for an e-mail adress, enter t@t, enter a subject, write the msg than send. It will ask e-mail server number, enter the number of your friend and send! Call him if he's got your number.

When roaming, type *#111# or *#111*# to to call home from abroad.

Cell broadcast code 200 displays the local phone codes.

Type in *0# (star zero hash) before your text msg 2 get confirmation of delivery. Note that delivery reports should be set off.

Go to www.02.co.uk on a PC and register as a free user then after that if you want to send a txt msg visit that site and sign in and get 150 free txt messages every month.

GSM Secret Codes

Type *#61# and press call - Check redirection status.
Cancel all redirections: ##002#
*43# to activate call waiting, to deactivate #43#.
If your phone doesn't have incoming call barring and outgoing call barring, you can try this.

For outgoing call barring dial *33*barcode*# and pres OK. To deactivate it dial #33#barcode*#.

On any phone on any network type in **43# to enable conference calls. You can make up to 7 calls at once

If you need to block SMS reception (if you are spammed by someone) just press this code:
*35*xxxx*16#
xxxx is your Call Barring code (default is 0000).
To remove this barring type:
#35*xxxx#

If you want to hide/show your phone number when calling, put one of these codes below in front of the number that you are going to call.
(*#30# / *#31# or *31# / #31# ) Works on some networks.

Typing *0# or *nm# on the beginning of a txt message gives you detailed delivery report on some networks.. But turn off reports in message settings before.

When the sim card-pin blocked type **042*pin2 old*newpin2*newpin2*