8 combinations on your phone will help you find out if you are being tapped. How much talk lately about wiretapping by intelligence officers, be it an ordinary worker or a high-ranking figure. But no one fully knows how deep security officers can go in listening to mobile devices.
Perhaps this is just the fruit of a sick fantasy of the mass media and spy films that do not cease to be popular all over the world, and there are no auditions in sight.
Below are 8 combinations on your phone to help you figure it out. These combinations are not known to most phone users, not even every operator knows about them.
1. *#43#
Displays information about call waiting on the phone.
2.*777# (code for Ukraine)
Find out your current balance and display a menu mobile operator depending on which one you are currently using.
3. *#06#
This code allows you to get unique IMEI data of any phone.
4. *#21#
With this combination, you can find out if your calls, SMS or other data are coming to someone else besides you. All this can be done by finding out if call forwarding is enabled on the smartphone.
5. *#33#
Shows which services your phone supports and which ones originate from the device in this moment. It can be calls, sms and much more.
6. *#62#
Shows the number to which your calls and data are forwarded, if any.
7. ##002#
This code is used to disable call forwarding so that only the owner of the machine, i.e. you, can receive calls.
8. *#30#
Gives the necessary information to determine the number of incoming calls.
These simple combinations can protect you from simple ways infiltrate your phone from the outside. However, from more complex methods, if any, they are unlikely to be reliable protection.
Secret codes for iPhone: pushing the boundaries of what's possible
Did you know that the iPhone has secret codes? With their help, you can see a lot: from signal strength to call forwarding status. So let's see what we can do here:
1. Hide your phone number
If you need to hide your phone number, it is enough to perform this simple manipulation, and you will already be calling as “Unknown”.
Sticks and dashes are today a visual embodiment of signal strength that lacks precision. Turn on “Field Test Mode” or “Field Test Mode” and dial the number as above. Then after starting the call, hold down the power button. Once the screen turns off, press the center button and wait until you return to the home screen. You will be interested in the number in the upper left corner of the iPhone, which will replace the sticks, indicating signal strength.
3. Find out your unique phone code
It is in the settings, but in order not to search for a long time, just dial the following combination of numbers.
4. Determine where your messages are coming from
Any SMS first gets to the SMS center by a special identification number. To find out, dial *#5005*7672# and call! Voila!
5. Call barring and call waiting
The call barring mode allows you to block incoming and outgoing calls, while the “waiting” mode allows you to hold the current or incoming call. If you have paid for both of these services, you can use the above codes. Share this useful information with your family and friends!
The term "secret codes for Android" refers to combinations of characters that were originally intended to test devices on which this operating system is installed.
With their help, developers check phones and tablets before they are sent for sale. And their total number reaches several tens.
The introduction of a certain sequence allows you to get data or perform actions that are not available ordinary users. For example, find out the IMEI identifier, reset the system to factory settings, or check the operation of individual modules.
Features of "secret" ciphers
Many users who are faced with the need to use such commands may wonder why they are secret.
First of all, combinations of symbols and numbers received such a name due to the fact that most owners of gadgets on this OS do not need them. And there is no mention of these commands in the instructions.
To use any of them, you need to enter the "Phone" application in the dialer (green or blue handset on the main screen).
Tablets without a 3G module do not have this feature by default. And in order to run the codes, the user must download special application, finding it in PlayMarket for the query "Dialer".
Combinations for any Android gadget
Information sequences allow obtaining data on various characteristics of the device and its individual elements:
- *#06# - about the IMEI number;
- *#*#4636#*#* - about the battery and the Wi-Fi network;
- *#*#44336#*#* - about the firmware, including the CSC number and build date;
- *#*#232338#*#* – about the wireless network address;
- *#34971539# - about the gadget's cameras;
- *#*#1234#*#* (although *#2222# works much more often) - about the firmware.
By entering *#*#1111#*#*, you can get information about the software version on the screen.
The introduction *#*#2222#*#* shows data about the board of a smartphone or tablet.
Information about the sensor version will be shown by the code *#*#2663#*#*, about RAM - *#*#3264#*#*, and Bluetooth address data - *#*#232337#*#*.
Commands for Verification and Tests
To test the device, there is a group:
- Google Talk service check provides the sequence *#*#8255#*#*;
- to check the operation of the display - *#*#0*#*#*;
- for testing different parts (from camera to microphone) – *#0*#;
- for the audio test - two at once: *#*#0673#*#* and *#*#0289#*#*.
You can check the operation of the backlight and vibration by entering the combination *#*#0842#*#*.
The Wi-Fi wireless network is tested using the command *#*#232339#*#* and additional *#*#526#*#*.
The GPS sensor test is performed by sending the commands *#*#1472365#*#* (for a normal test) or *#*#1575#*#*.
The Bluetooth network is checked via *#*#232331#*#*.
Several Yet useful commands allow you to test the performance of the screen (*#*#2664#*#*), motion detectors (*#*#0588#*#*) and the GSM module (*#*#7262626#*#*). And entering * # 197328640 # provides a transition to the service mode.
Dangerous Combinations
There are several options, by entering which, you can make serious changes to the system without the ability to return to its original state. These include, for example, *#*#7780#*#* and *2767*3855#.
The first one provides a reset of all settings and removal of applications installed by the user, the second command leads to complete reinstallation systems.
The combination *#*#7594#*#* allows you to get rid of the shutdown menu - when you press the corresponding button, the tablet or smartphone will automatically turn off without asking the user anything.
Selecting the code *#*#8351#*#* is needed to enable voice dialing registration, and *#*#8350#*#* to disable this mode. The sequence #*5376# is used to delete messages, and several combinations for Android like #*3876#, #*3851# and #*2562# restart the gadget.
Special codes for products of individual manufacturers
There are several combinations that are only suitable for certain models or brands of gadgets. They can be summarized in a small table.
In addition to these, there are other commands. A special Secret Codes application from PlayMarket will help you find them. With it, you can even find those that are not on the list.
You should know: Not all of the sequences, even universal ones, will work on every smartphone. The use of a secret combination can be limited by root rights or a self-reinstalled operating system, taken not from the official site, but from third-party sources.
Results
Most of them should be used very carefully. Especially, those of them that not only give out some information, but also make changes to operating system or firmware. When used correctly, engineering combinations can be quite useful.
We listen to music with pleasure, look for information on the Internet, communicate in in social networks, spend hour after hour in exciting games. And all this with the help of a handy pocket device called a smartphone.
“Smart phones” are increasingly becoming part of our lives. We can no longer imagine what we would do without the help of these compact devices. But how many of their features do we use? It turns out very few.
And today we want to present you with special codes that, with skillful use, will be useful even to an inexperienced user. And although the functions are intended mainly for the iPhone, some of them will work for Android smartphones.
1. How to find out IMEI? Combination: *#06#
IMEI is a unique number that is assigned to each phone, whether it is a new model of an Android smartphone or an old Nokia push-button with a monochrome screen.
Using IMEI, you can check the date of manufacture of the device, the date of its repair, the date of purchase, and other parameters. And by this number you can find the phone when it is stolen from you.
2. Information about data forwarding. Combination: *#21#
Do you want to know if your calls or SMS are sent to other subscribers? With the combination above, you'll know everything in seconds.
3. Find out the number to which call forwarding is assigned. Combination: *#62#
This feature allows you to see the number to which messages, calls, etc. are forwarded. If you are being controlled, then you will see who is doing it.
4. Disable forwarding. Combination: ##002#
With a simple combination, you can turn off the option to forward your data to another number. One combination - and only you receive all calls and SMS assigned to you.
5. Call waiting information. Combination: *#43#
The call waiting function is useful for busy and business people who spend a lot of calls on the phone. While waiting for an important call, you can turn on the above function and the specified subscriber will get through to you, regardless of whether you are talking on the phone or not.
6. Call waiting activation. Combination: *43#
Activate the call waiting function of a specific subscriber and he can easily get through to you.
7. Disable call waiting. Combination: #43#
If the right person has already called and the function needs to be turned off, then this is not difficult at all.
8. Communication parameters. Combination: *3001#12345#*
A complex combination that provides complete information about the SIM card. Here in numbers you can see the parameters of the communication level. This helps to figure out at what point the connection catches the best. Quite useful before the start of an important telephone conversation in an area where the signal is poor.
9. Number service center. Combination: *#5005*7672#
Do you need to urgently contact the service center operator, but there is no number? Check out this wonderful combination.
10. Full information smartphone. Combination: *#*#4636#*#*
Need to know phone usage statistics, battery status or other information? Easily!
And these are only the most popular codes that can be useful even to an inexperienced user. And what are, able to brighten up the time great!
It's amazing how many possibilities can be realized with the help of such a compact device as a smartphone. But just a couple of years ago, all this seemed like a real fantasy.
Tell me what codes worked for you. Did you manage to learn more new things about your favorite smartphone?
Hello!
Have you ever wondered how much time you sometimes have to spend on ordinary operations: select something with the mouse, copy, then paste into another window (file)?
Imagine if you work with dozens of files in a day? Those who use some hot combinations keyboard shortcuts in Windows - significantly speeds up your work! ✌
You may not believe me - but pressing a couple of buttons on the keyboard is much faster than performing a similar action with the mouse (for example, select and copy everything - on the keyboard for 1-2 seconds (Ctrl + A, Ctrl + C), with the mouse you can crawl over the file for 30 seconds ...)!
In this article I will give the most necessary and useful combinations keys for various tasks.
Note: it is recommended to start small - first remember 3-4 combinations for the most repetitive tasks: copying, pasting, selecting, etc. Then gradually expand the range, and you can increase the speed of your work by an order of magnitude.
Buttons and their combinations are relevant for everyone Windows versions, and software running in them (at least for Windows 7/8/10 - everything works, it was checked repeatedly).
👉 Remarque!
By the way, with the help of - you can open a variety of tabs and applications!
Table No. 1: for working with text (for moving through the text)
Working with text is perhaps the most important for most computer users. So, these cops will always be useful!
By the way, it is worth saying that many of the combinations presented below are also used in Explorer, and simply in Windows: for example, to copy a piece of text, you need to press ctrl+c, copy file - same ctrl+c .
| Keys | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+A | 👍 Select all text on the page |
| ctrl+c | 👍 Copy selected text |
| Ctrl+X | Cutting a selected piece of text (i.e. copying a section of text and deleting it at this point). |
| ctrl+v | 👍 Paste previously copied (cut) text. |
| Ctrl+← | Moves the cursor to the beginning of the previous word. |
| ctrl+→ | Moves the cursor to the beginning of the next word. |
| ctrl+ | Moves the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph. |
| Ctrl+↓ | Moves the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph. |
| Hold Shift+→ | Select text forward character by character. |
| Hold Shift+← | Select text back character by character. |
| Ctrl+⇑ Shift+→ | Select text from the cursor position to the beginning of the next word. |
| Ctrl+⇑ Shift+← | Select text from the cursor position to the beginning of the previous word. |
| ⇑ Shift+Home | Selection of text from the cursor position to the beginning of the line. |
| ⇑ Shift+End | Selection of text from the cursor position to the end of the line. |
| Alt (left) + Shift | Switching the input language (from Russian to English and vice versa). |
| Ctrl (left)+⇑ Shift | Changing the reading direction of text for right-to-left languages. |
Alternative table
| Keyboard shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+A | 👍 Select All |
| ctrl+c | 👍 Copy |
| Ctrl+Insert | -//- |
| Ctrl + X | Cut |
| Shift+Delete | -//- |
| Ctrl+V | 👍 Paste |
| Shift+Insert | -//- |
| Ctrl + ← | Transition by words in the text. (Note: works not only in text editors). |
| ctrl + → | -//- |
| Shift + ← | Text selection |
| Shift + → | -//- |
| Shift + | -//- |
| Shift + ↓ | -//- |
| Ctrl + Shift + ← | Selecting text by words |
| Ctrl + Shift + → | -//- |
| Home | Move to the beginning-end of a line of text |
| end | -//- |
| Ctrl+Home | -//- |
| Ctrl+End | -//- |
| Ctrl+Home | Move to the beginning-end of the document |
| Ctrl+End | -//- |
Table number 2: for entering special characters
Not all characters (which sometimes I would like to type) are on the keyboard. For example, how to type a heart, an arrow, or, say, a sum sign Σ? There is a special for this. tables and codes that can and should be used.
👉 Remarque!
Mine for inserting into text. house ⛪️, hand ✌️, sun ☀️, weather ☔️, e-mail, etc.).
How to use the table below:
- find the symbol you want, select it and copy it. Then put the cursor where you would like to add a character and paste it (note: Ctrl+C - copy selected text, Ctrl+V - paste copied text);
- another option: just use an alt code, for example, opposite the heart is the code "Alt 3". This means that you need to hold down the Alt button, and then press the "3" button.
| Symbol | ALT code | Symbol | ALT code |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☺ | Alt 1 | æ | Alt 145 |
| ☻ | Alt 2 | α | Alt 224 |
| Alt 3 | ß | Alt 225 | |
| ♦ | Alt 4 | Γ | Alt 226 |
| ♣ | Alt 5 | π | Alt 227 |
| ♠ | Alt 6 | Σ | Alt 228 |
| Alt 7 | σ | Alt 229 | |
| ◘ | Alt 8 | µ | Alt 230 |
| ○ | Alt 9 | τ | Alt 231 |
| ◙ | Alt 10 | Φ | Alt 232 |
| ♂ | Alt 11 | Θ | Alt 233 |
| ♀ | Alt 12 | Ω | Alt 234 |
| ♪ | Alt 13 | ƒ | Alt 159 |
| ♫ | Alt 14 | á | Alt 160 |
| ☼ | Alt 15 | í | Alt 161 |
| Alt 16 | ó | Alt 162 | |
| ◄ | Alt 17 | ú | Alt 163 |
| ↕ | Alt 18 | ñ | Alt 164 |
| ‼ | Alt 19 | Ñ | Alt 165 |
| ¶ | Alt 20 | ª | Alt 166 |
| § | Alt 21 | º | Alt 167 |
| ▬ | Alt 22 | ¿ | Alt 168 |
| ↨ | Alt 23 | ⌐ | Alt 169 |
| Alt 24 | ¬ | Alt 170 | |
| ↓ | Alt 25 | ½ | Alt 171 |
| → | Alt 26 | ¼ | Alt 172 |
| ← | Alt 27 | ± | Alt 241 |
| ∟ | Alt 28 | « | Alt 174 |
| ↔ | Alt 29 | » | Alt 175 |
| ▲ | Alt 30 | ≥ | Alt 242 |
| ▼ | Alt 31 | ≤ | Alt 243 |
| ∩ | Alt 239 | ⌠ | Alt 244 |
| ! | Alt 33 | ⌡ | Alt 245 |
| " | Alt 34 | ÷ | Alt 246 |
| # | Alt 35 | ≈ | Alt 247 |
| $ | Alt 36 | ° | Alt 248 |
| % | Alt 37 | Alt 249 | |
| & | Alt 38 | · | Alt 250 |
| Ω | Alt 234 | √ | Alt 251 |
| ( | Alt 40 | ⁿ | Alt 252 |
| ) | Alt 41 | ² | Alt 253 |
| * | Alt 42 | ■ | Alt 254 |
| + | Alt 43 | € | Alt 0128 |
| , | Alt 44 | Φ | Alt 232 |
| - | Alt 45 | Θ | Alt 233 |
| . | Alt 46 | ||
| / | Alt 47 | ||
| ü | Alt 129 | ||
| é | Alt 130 | ||
| δ | Alt 235 | ||
| ∞ | Alt 236 | ||
| φ | Alt 237 | ||
| ε | Alt 238 | ||
| ∩ | Alt 239 | ||
| ≡ | Alt 240 | ||
| ± | Alt 241 |
What to do if the required symbol is not in the table
To list all the characters that can be inserted into the text would require a very large article, so in the table above I have listed only the most popular characters. Below I will tell you how to find and insert the symbol that you need!
Table #3: Windows hotkeys
Relevant, useful, necessary!
Everything you need: universal combinations
| Keyboard shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
| win or
Alt+Tab |
👍 Minimize the current window (move to another window). Very useful, for example, to minimize a full-screen application (say, a game). |
| Ctrl + Esc Win |
Used to open the start menu |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc | 👍 Open "Task Manager" |
| Win+E | Open "Explorer" (in English: Explore) |
| Win+R | 👍 Open the dialog box "Run the program" (in Windows XP / 7 there is an analogue of "Start" - "Run"). |
| Win+D | Minimize all windows. |
| Win+F1 | Call Windows Help. |
| win+pause | Call the "System Properties" window. |
| Win+F | Open a file search window. |
| Win + Ctrl + F | Open the computer search window. |
| Printscreen | Take a screenshot of the entire screen (on laptops, the key is called PrtSc, sometimes you need to press it together with the Fn button). |
| Alt+printscreen | Take a screenshot of the current window. |
| Win+Tab Win + Shift + Tab |
Switch between buttons on the taskbar. |
| F6 Tab |
Move between panels. |
| Ctrl+A | 👍 Select all: all files and folders, or all text (if a text file is open). |
| ctrl+c Ctrl+Insert |
Copy to clipboard. |
| Ctrl + X Shift+Delete |
Cut to clipboard. |
| Ctrl+V Shift+Insert |
Paste from clipboard. |
| Ctrl + N | Create new document, project or similar action. |
| ctrl+s | Save the current document, project, etc. |
| Ctrl+O | Open file. |
| ctrl+p | Printing a file. |
| Ctrl + Z | Undo the last action. |
| ctrl+y | Opposite action Ctrl + Z - i.e. O cancel cancellation. |
| Shift | Disable CD-ROM auto-run (need to be kept pressed when the disc is inserted into the drive). |
| Alt+Enter | Go to full screen mode(works in most players). |
Several hotkeys for working with files
| Keyboard shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
| Shift+F10 Menu |
Analogue to pressing right click mice. Very useful when the mouse is not working. |
| Alt+Enter | View file properties (for example). |
| F2 | Renaming a file/folder. |
| Drag with Ctrl | Copy. |
| Drag with Shift | Move. |
| Drag with Ctrl + Shift | Create a label for an object. |
| Clicks with Ctrl | Selection of several files (folders) in random order. |
| Clicks with Shift | Select multiple files in order. |
| Enter | Same as double-click (open, run). |
| Delete | Deleting a file/folder. |
| Shift+Delete | Permanently deleting a file (bypassing the recycle bin). |
You can find anything on Google. Just not your phone number on the SIM card.
How to find out - quickly and from any operator?
Collected all methods in one material.
Universal ways
- Look in the contract with the operator or on the starter package;
- Call the operator and ask;
- Call the number of a person in whose phone book you are not. The number will be displayed on the screen;
- Call the number of the person you have in the phone book. After that, he will be able to find out your number by clicking on your name in the call list.
MTS
- command *111*0887#;
- call to number 0887;
- in the application "My MTS" (version for iOS, Android).
Beeline
- command *110*10#;
- call to number 067410;
- in the application "My Beeline" (for iOS, Android);
- for a USB modem: in the Beeline USB modem application, go to the "Account Management" section and select the "My number" item, then click "Find out the number".
Megaphone
- command *205#;
- enable data transfer ( Mobile Internet) and go to the megafon.ru website (or to a regional subsite). The number will be displayed in your personal account, and on other pages - at the top of the screen;
- in the Megafon application Personal Area” (for iOS , Android).
Tele2
- command *201#;
- in the My Tele2 application (for iOS, Android).
Yota
- command *103#;
- V Yota application(for iOS, Android).
Methods for iPhone
- “Settings” - “Phone” - “My number” (above);
- Home menu - "Phone" - "Contacts" (above);
- In iTunes: "Devices" - "Summary" - "Phone Number".
Method for iPad (with 3G/4G)
- “Settings” - “Number for cellular data”.
Method for Android
- “Settings” - “About phone” - “Status” - “SIM status” - “My phone number”.
If you have an Android skin installed, the names of the items may differ.
It happens that the number is not shown. This happens when you reissue or change the SIM card in the operator's salon.
Employees copy from the old card to the new encryption keys and another important information. But they forget to fill in the “Your number” cell.
Messengers
- WhatsApp: click on the three dots in the upper right corner - "Settings" - touch your nickname. The number is the last line.
- Viber: click “More” (button in the lower right corner). The number will be displayed under the avatar and nickname.
- Telegram: main menu (three bars in the upper left corner). The number will be visible at the top.
Why is it important to know your number?
When you buy a beautiful number from your hands, a completely different value can be written into the SIM card memory. It is stored in the “Own number” memory cell.
If the scammer changed “Your number”, then a beautiful number will be displayed in the smartphone settings. And on the network - a real one, issued by the operator.
Calling another number or checking the methods offered by the operator will help not to be disappointed in the purchase.
And in general, it is not safe to buy numbers from hands. If you then bind such a number to bank card, the real owner of the number will be able to get a duplicate SIM card and leave you without money.
How to change the number directly on the SIM card
Find an old push-button Siemens A50 or its “colleagues”, insert a SIM card into it, find “Your number” in contacts and write everything you like there, then save. You can even ignore the format.
Another option is an ancient smartphone with Android 4.1 and below.
- Go to "Settings" - "SIM card management" and disable desired card(or switch to flight mode).
- Click on the name of the SIM card and go to the "Information about the SIM card" section.
- Select "Enter phone number" and enter the desired number.
The same works in some Android skins (eg MIUI).
But in any case, your network number will not change from this. And then everyone would go with beautiful numbers.
Loading...