The settings of our Android phones hide a multitude of functions and options, allowing us to fully personalize the experience. But what many users do not know are the secret codes that, when marked in the phone application, take us to hidden menus with the most interesting elements.
Whether you have a Xiaomi, a Huawei mobile or a Samsung Galaxy device, you can access hidden information specific to each manufacturer. These are not the only keys, because the one we are going to show you is universal for the Google operating system.
A hidden menu with information about Android connections
If we go to the phone application of our mobile, we have at our disposal the traditional dialer where we enter for the first time, a number that we will add to the agenda or to call immediately. These are the most common uses, but It is in this place that we can mark the secret codes.
This time we’re talking about next code:
*#*#4636#*#*
Entering it, Android will take us to a menu never seen before. As a title, we will simply see the text “Test”, illustrating its point very well. It is a place to test connection-related functions. This is divided into three sections, “Phone Information”, “Usage Statistics”, and “Wi-Fi Information”.
The first section shows us a series of parameters related to the mobile connection: we see the type of network, if we have voice service, the IMEI of our phone and a long etcetera. “Usage statistics” consists of a list of applications used, giving us the date of the last use and the total time. On the other hand, in the third section, we can test the phone’s WiFi, with detailed and technical information about this wireless connection.
Similarly, if we access the “Wi-Fi API” submenu, we have some rudimentary controls for disable and enable network, or disconnect the mobile from WiFi. Although not all seem to work. What seems useful is a tool to make a ping to Google servers, in order to check if the network is working properly.
In short, this hidden corner of Android provides some tools for the verification and maintenance of wireless networks. Out of curiosity, we liked it, but we have to be careful when touching certain parameters. If this secret code was not easy for you, you can always download the PhoNetInfo app to learn much more.
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