In recent years, the mobile phone has become an indispensable companion in our lives. It is no longer only used to communicate with loved ones, it also serves as a camera, a professional diary, a calendar, a photo album… It even allows us to have a complete press review, to cultivate and entertain ourselves by listening to music, watching a movie or reading a good novel. And the list is still very long.
And yet, even if you use it all the time, you still don’t know all the secrets. Because yes, your Smartphone contains unknown functions, but nevertheless very useful and practical. In particular, it has a range of codes that only experienced users use regularly. Find out what’s going on by dialing 4636 on your mobile. Only specialists know what it is for.
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Secret code: what is the combination 4636 for?
Our mobile phone is a real all-in-one tool: thanks to it, almost everything is possible. We can chat with our loved ones around the world, work on our current files, watch series, check our e-mails, pay our bills, surf the Internet… thanks to him, everything is possible or almost. And, it never leaves our pocket. But, although it is now considered a banal accessory of daily life, it holds certain unknown functions, a multitude of secret codes that users of Android and iOS Smartphones can use.
Before presenting them, it should be noted that these codes may not work on older cell phones and tablets. In some cases, their effect may even be undesirable, so be careful, otherwise it is at your own risk. Indeed, if you have little computer experience, do not venture to test them all wrongly and through. Because some can reset your device, which may cause you to lose all your personal information and downloaded applications. While others may provide access to settings that generally should not be changed. In other words, always stay vigilant!
What happens when you type *#*#4636#*#* on your Android mobile? This is a very interesting code since it allows you to get information related to WiFi signal, battery, usage statistics and other information.
NB : To apply these codes, use the same principle as when dialing a telephone number. As for tablets that do not have it, all you have to do is download and install the “Secret Codes Revealer” application.
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Other useful codes to discover
On Android:
- #31#: it helps you hide your number when you call someone.
- #06#: This code displays IMEI information.
- #*#7780#*#: It helps you get back to factory settings (hard reset) instantly. It allows you to clear data from all apps.
- *#*#8351#*#: this code allows you to listen to your voice recordings of the last 20 phone calls.
On iOS:
- #31# phone number: this code helps you hide your number when you call someone.
- *#06#: it allows the display of the IMEI code (International Mobile Equipment Identity), a unique identification code for your iPhone, which you will need in the event of theft or loss of your mobile.
- # 30 #: it enables or disables the identification number.
- *33*#: This code disables outgoing calls. To stop this feature, press #33*pin#.
- *3370#: activates EFR coding. This improves communication quality, but reduces battery life. You can press #3370# to disable this feature.
- *#5005*7672#: it displays the number of a service center for the current provider.
- 3001#12345#*: This code provides phone signal information in digits.
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