Secret iPhone codes: you need to know these functions
If you think you already know all the secret tricks on the iPhone, you should take a look at these secret codes: Most are routine for mobile operators and service technicians, but normal users have no idea. By the way: Many codes also work on Android smartphones.
Secret codes for the iPhone
- * # 06 #: With this code you call up the serial number of the iPhone (IMEI). It's best to write down the number right away. It is important when the iPhone has been stolen. The code also works with Android smartphones.
- * 135 #: Show your own phone number. Particularly practical if you have just concluded a new contract. Works with T-Mobile, Callmobile, MaXXim, Penny / Rewe mobil, Simply, Congstar and Klarmobil.
- * 3001 # 12345 # *: This will give you information about the network currently in use. Bad connection? Then you can check that with the code.
- * 646 #: This code shows the last incoming and outgoing calls and the duration of the calls.
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- * 3370 #: This secret code activates the EFR (Enhanced Full Rate) mode, which ensures better voice quality for calls. However, the battery consumption is then somewhat higher. With # 3370 # you deactivate the mode again.
- * 4720 #: With the half-rate mode (HFR mode) you lower the voice quality during calls and thus extend the battery life. Deactivating goes with # 4720 #.
- * # * # 4636 # * # *: This code reveals many secret statistics about the smartphone - for example about the battery and the use of individual apps.
- 1: Okay, it's not a real code. But if you press and hold the [1] key, you will automatically connect the iPhone and Android smartphone to the mailbox.
- * # 34971539 #: After entering this code, the iPhone shows you details about the camera and its firmware.
iPhone codes: cell phone name, shutdown, hardware details
- * # 2222 #: Behind this code is the hardware revision of your device. This information is of particular interest to technicians if you have to send in the device.
- * # 1111 #: What is the exact name of your cell phone? This code shows you the correct, full name.
- * # 7594 #: Simply enter and your mobile phone shuts down - without any annoying intermediate steps.
Secret iPhone codes for calls & SMS
- # 31 # [destination number]: With this code you suppress your mobile number. But be careful: the code only applies to a single call.
- ** 04 * [old PIN] * [new PIN] * [repeat new PIN] #: Long code, but save yourself searching in the menu. Because with this code you change the PIN of the smartphone.
- * Later 2 #: You simply have to enter this text at the beginning of an SMS and it will only be sent 2 hours later. Instead of a 2, you can also enter a 4, because SMS can be sent up to 4 hours later.
- ** 004 [Area code] [Phone number] ** [Time from 05-30 seconds, eg 20] #: If the mailbox starts too early, you can set the exact time here. You can have callers wait up to 30 seconds.