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BlackBerry secret codes

*#06# - IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number
##786 +talk(send) EPST

Decibel Meter.
Using this will display the signal strength in decibels rather than bars.
Hold "Alt" and press "N", "M", "L", "L" (repeat to reverse the effect).

Address Book Verification.
Using this will check the data in your Address Book for inconsistencies.
In the Address Book, hold "Alt" and press "V", "A", "L", "D".

Address Book Data Structure Rebuild.
Forces a data structure re-build in the Address Book...
In the Address Book, hold "Alt" and press "R", "B", "L", "D".

View Source Code.
Use this to display the source code "View Page Source" of a Web page.
In the Browser, hold "Alt" and press "R", "B", "V", "S".

Help Me! Menu.
Using this provides technical information about your device, it can be used to tell forum members or engineers what the problem is.
Hold "Alt" and (left) "shift", then press "H".

Display IMEI.
Use this to displays your Blackberry handset's IMEI Number. The same code works from all other GSM handsets.
Type *#06# "Star, Hash, Zero, Six Hash" on your handsets Home screen.

Hard Reset.
Using this will perform a "Hard Reset" of your handset.
Press-and-hold "Alt", then press and hold (right) "shift", then press and hold "Del".

Soft Reset.
Using this will perform a "Soft Reset" of your device like removing the battery for a few seconds.
Press-and-hold "Alt", then press-and-hold (left) "shift", then press and hold "Del".

Event Logs.
Using this will display the event logs of all the system level events that occur on your haqndset...
Hold "Alt" and press "L", "G", "L", "G".
The following Key Shortcuts have been tested on the BlackBerry 8800 and BlackBerry Curve 8300;.

In some cases, you will need to be on the Home screen when you enter these codes...

Key shortcuts:

A or C = Phonebook
B = Bottom of Page (in browser)
D = Memo Pad
F = Phone Profiles
H = Help
I = Applications
K = Locks the Keys
L = Calendar
M = Messages Folder
O = Options
P = Phone
R = Alarm
S = Search
Space = Page Down (in browser)
T = Top of Page (in browser)
T = Tasks
U = Calculator
V = Messages
W or B = Browser

*2767*5282# - Reset Millet's Java and other related

*2767*63342# - Data Reset (deletes photos, ring tones)

*2767*927# - Reset WAP

*#9998*4357# - Help Menu

*#9998*5282# - Java menu (GRPS / CSD settings for JAVA server)

*#9999#0# - Net monitor

*#9999# OR *#9998*9999# - Software Version

*#8888# OR *#9998*8888# - Hardware based version

*#9998*746# OR *#9998*0746# OR *#0746# - SIM Information

*#9998*523# OR *#9998*0523# OR *#0523# - Setting the LCD contrast

*#9998*842# OR *#9998*0842# OR *#0842# - Vibration on as long as we keep "OK."

*#9998*289# OR *#9998*0289# OR *#0289# - Buzzer on until we hold the key "OK."

*#9998*288# OR *#9998*0288# OR *#0288# - Battery Information

*#9998*377# OR *#9998*0377# - The error log

*#9998*778# OR *#9998*0778# OR *#0778# - SIM Service table

*#9998*782# - Shows the date and time when the alarm clock will ring

*#8999*638# - Information about the network

*#9998*5646# - Change the operator logo that shows up at the start of your

*#9998*76# - Manufacturing number

*#9998*968# - View the available sounds for alarm

*#9998*585# - Permanent memory phone

*#3243948# - Digital Audio Interference Off

*#32436837# - This will bring the Digital Audio Interference On option

*#9999# - Software Version

*#0837# - Shows the versions of the firmware (instructions)

*#0001# - Shows the parameters

*#9125# - Enables additional options when charging

*#9998*228# - Battery status (capacity, voltage, temperature)

*#9998*246# - The program status

*#9998*324# - Debug screens

*#9998*364# - Watchdog

*#9998*427# - Trace Watchdog

*#9998*544# - Jig detect

*#9998*636# - Information about the memory

*#9998*785# - Shows errors RTK (Run Time Kernel)

*#9998*786# - Shows the date of the last turn on and the last off the phone

*#9998*837# - Shows the software version

*#9998*872# - Diagnostic mode

*#9998*947# - Reset

*#9998*999# - Last/Chk

*#9998*9266# - Yann debug screen

*#9998*9999# - Software Version

*2767*2878# - Reset selected areas of the EEPROM

*2767*3855# - Full EEPROM reset

ANDROID BlackBerry secret codes for BlackBerry KEY2


*#*#4636#*#* - Testing menu only have Phone Information, Usage Statistics and Wi-Fi information. 4 menus will appear on the phone screen: (Phone information, Battery information, Battery history, Usage statistics)

*#*#225#*#* - Event calendar

*#*#426#*#* - Google Play Services app with the information about the connectivity with the FCM server

*#*#759#*#* - RLz Debug UI system hidden menu



*#*#36245#*#* - Email debug information

*#*#8255#*#* - Google Talk Service Monitor in Android mobile phones will monitor Google Talk host address and port, your Google JID, your device ID, GTalk connection status, your connection history

*#*#64663#*#* - Open engineering mode (Version, Bluetooth, Battery, Speakers)

*#2886# - Factory Auto Testing

*#*#273282*255*663282*#*#* OR *#*#273283*255*663282*#*#* - To copy and backup media files

*#*#7780#*#* - Return to factory setting for hard reset but remove applications only. It'll remove following things: (Downloaded applications, Google account, all data and settings)

*2767*3855# - This code is used for factory format.



*#*#7594#*#* - Changing the power button behavior-Enables direct poweroff once the code enabled

*#*#34971539#*#* - This code provides information about your smartphone's camera.

*#*#97#*#* - Language and Keyboard settings in BlackBerry KEY2

*#872564# - USB logging control

*#301279# - This code is Shows HSDPA/HSUPA Control Menu

*#9900# - System dump mode BlackBerry KEY2

*#*#46*#*# - Reset Sim in BlackBerry KEY2

*#*#197328640#*#* - Enter service mode to run various tests and change settings




WLAN, GPS and Bluetooth Test Codes:

*#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#* OR *#*#528#*#* - WLAN test (Use "Menu" button to start various tests)

*#*#232338#*#* - Display of the Wi-Fi Mac address on your phone.

*#*#1472365#*#* - GPS test

*#*#1575#*#* - For a more advanced GPS test

*#*#232331#*#* - Device Bluetooth test

*#*#232337#*# - Shows Bluetooth device address in BlackBerry KEY2


GSM codes for BlackBerry KEY2


Change PIN code - **04* and enter the old PIN code, and twice a new PIN code.
Change PIN2 code - **042* and enter the old PIN2 code, and twice the new PIN2 code.
Unlock SIM (PIN) - **05* and enter the PUK code and new PIN code twice
Unlock SIM (PIN2) - **052* and enter the PUK2 code and new PIN2 code twice

Call Forwarding (you have to order the service from the operator)
##002#Deactivate all call diverts
##004#Cancel all conditional call forwarding
**004* phone number #Activate all conditional call forwarding


Unconditional call forwarding (Call Forward All)
###21 Switch off and deactivate
#21# Deactivate
**21*phone number# Enable and Activate
*21# Activate
*#21# Check the condition


Diversion in case of "no answer"
###61 Switch off and deactivate
#61# Deactivate
**61* phone number# Enable and Activate
*61# Activate
*#61# Check the condition


Diversion in case of "not available"
### 62 Switch off and deactivate
# 62 # Deactivate
** 62 *phone number# Enable and Activate
* 62 # Activate
* # 62 # Check the condition


Diversion in case of "busy"
###67 Switch off and deactivate
#67# Deactivate
**67*phone number# Enable and Activate
*67# Activate
*#67# Check the condition



Call Barring (you have to order the service from the operator)
Change the password for all bans (default - 0000)
- ** 03 * 330 * old password * new password * new password #

Restrict of all outgoing calls
**33*(enter password)#@ - Activation
#33*(enter password)#@ - Deactivation
*#33#@ - Check Status

Block calls
*330*(enter password)# - Activation
#330*(enter password)# - Deactivation
*#330# - Check Status

Block outgoing international calls
*331*(enter password)# - Activation
#331*(enter password)# - Deactivation
*#331# - Check Status

Restrict of all outgoing international calls when roaming
*332*(enter password)# - Activation
#332*(enter password)# - Deactivation
*#332# - Check Status

Block all outgoing calls on your phone
*333*(enter password)# - Activation
#333*(enter password)# - Deactivation
*#333# - Check Status

Restrict of all incoming calls
*353*(enter password)# - Activation
#353*(enter password)# - Deactivation
*#353# - Check Status

Block incoming calls when roaming
*351*(enter password)# - Activation
#351*(enter password)# - Deactivation
*#351# - Check Status

Call waiting (you have to order the service from the operator)
*43# - Activation
#43# - Deactivation
*#43# - Check Status

Transfer your phone number (Anti ANI)
#30#phone number - Block
*30#phone number - Allow
*#30# - Check Status

Show phone number of the caller you (ANI)
#77# - Block
*77# - Allow
*#77# - Check Status

Proceed with Caution: Use codes with care, as incorrect usage could affect device functionality.

If you're unsure about a code, do not use it. It's better to be safe than sorry.



Tarik Tonkov
Mobile technology specialist
Tarik Tonkov is a computer scientist and programmer turned tech journalist with a keen interest in the world of smartphones and tablets. He previously wrote for Android Life and was also a ghostwriter for several technology and automotive publications. He appreciates the reliability and beauty of smartphones, the symbiosis of characteristics and usability. In his free time, Tarik likes to travel by car and polish his programming skills to create small useful programs.





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