So I go into the dialer app, press *#0*# and nothing happens.
I decide to press call, it does, and I get a Verizon recording.
Tried a couple other codes I've found through google with the same result. What am I not understanding about the process?
Edit: It seems Verizon has a hand in this as well. Is there a VZW workaround or are we **** out of luck?
All those screens accessed via dialler codes can still be run if you have root (and some don't even need root). Which code did you want?
EDIT: The *#0*# code opens HwModuleTest.
If you adb or even a terminal app on your phone:
Code:
su
am start -n com.sec.android.app.hwmoduletest/.HwModuleTest
com.sec.android.app.hwmoduletest is the name of the package whilst .HwModuleTest is the name of the activity you want to run. Replace these with others you want to run (some don't even need root).
EDIT2: If the activity doesn't need root (for example the camera firmware check) it's even easier (quoting from my earlier post):
Do you mean you want to check which version of sensor you have? As in Samsung or Sony Sensor?
There are several ways, you don't even need root. The most user friendly way is via one of the many custom launchers on the Play Store.
Any launcher that allows you to run activities will do.
As an example I'll use the most popular one, Nova Launcher:
1) Long press on the homescreen.
2) Press on Widgets
3) Press on Activities
4) Scroll down to Camera Test
5) Press on CameraFirmware Standard (com.sec.android.app.camerafirmware.CameraFirmware ). If you long press it'll open up instead of creating a shortcut on the homescreen
6) Once open, click on ISP VER CHECK to check the version. The Rear Camera will start with SONY if a Sony sensor or SLSI if a Samsung sensor. The front camera will always be a Samsung so it'll start with SLSI.
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much easier than doing
Code:
am start -n com.sec.factory.camera/com.sec.android.app.camerafirmware.CameraFirmware
Related
If this has been posted before, go ahead and /dev/null this mods.
Stolen from another board.
VIEW/USE/MODIFY AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
*#*#4636#*#* for battery and other general setttings like GSM/CDMA
*#*#8255#*#* for Gtalk service monitor
*#*#7780#*#* for factory data reset
*#*#34971539#*#* for information about phone camera (be very careful hitting options here)
*#*#7594#*#* change the "Power" button action in your phone.
*#*#197328640#*#* service mode
*#197238640# service mode
*#0*# testing mode
*#06# view IMEI number
*#1234# display phones current firmware
*#*#1472365#*#* gps test
For those wondering, the "Change action of the power button" simply changes a long-press of the power button to shut down, as opposed to the choosing b/w Airplane mode, Shutdown and Silent.
These are pretty cool. Thanks
Most of these are linkable via Better Cut as well.
Codes - How to
For those wondering what these programmer (or developer) codes are and how all this done:
These are programming codes and "support" or service dept. codes to get to various menus and interfaces on the Vibrant.
All phones have these and they are typically only known to developers, tech support and even some customer service reps for use when people call in a panic to say the phone is on the fritz.
WARNING: I WOULD NOT ENTER CODES UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE BELOW AND KNOW WHAT THEY DO. (Some codes are harmless if you screw things up, others may brick your phone, perform a hard reset, delete apps, render the phone and parts of it inoperable, or negatively affect functionality.)
For example, where the OP says "Information on camera" code, be careful on hitting certain menu options on that interface. I don't see a need, at this stage anyway since the Vibrant is so new, to enter that code, so why not avoid problems by not entering it.
After all, the camera code does not do that much for the end user (that's you). Two of the menu options do in fact give you info on what camera software version is running your camera but until Samsung provides a camera firmware update, what good does it do you to know what is running the camera.
But two of the options that you might be tempted to press say:
"Update camera firmware in image" - that's on the ROM.
"Update camera firmware in SD card"
You might think those check the Net for an update, similar to what can be done in Android Settings. But pressing those menu items does NOT access the Net.
If you press either of those it will DELETE the existing camera software on your ROM. It will then look for the update. Since you don't have one, the update will be incomplete and your camera will be inoperable because you deleted the software required to operate it.
Then you're stuck with making a warranty claim saying "My camera stopped working" and hoping they don't discover that you deleted the software and refuse the claim (or charge you for the software reinstall.) Note: I don't know if reinstalling the ROM that's on the Vibrant will reinstall the camera software.
So be careful.
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Still adventurous? (I know you want to enter some codes, just for the fun of it.) Well here's how it all works:
1. You enter these codes via your phone dialer, enter the numbers as if you are going to make a phone call. (I have had some people ask me that, where do I type in the numbers.)
2. On all code entries you will always type a *#*# at the beginning of the code entry. This tells the Samsung Galaxy S that a code is about to be entered (that is, the numeral after the last #).
3. At the end of the entry you will type combinations of the #*# or whatever is indicated. This is to get you out of the phone dialer and into menu interfaces of whatever you are trying to do or to activate the command.
4. On entering the last character of the code a menu will pop up, where I say it should or the command will be executed.
Here's a teaser code, I will enter all kinds of them later.
This one is harmless if you screw it up entry wise.
This is the code that the OP mentions, but I will explain it a bit more.
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You are probably aware that when you press the power button on the right side of the Vibrant a menu comes up with choices of putting the phone in airplane mode, silent mode, and power off.
Well this code can change the power button's function to just turn off the phone when you press it, that is, rather than a menu popping up. This basically saves you the additional step of having to press a menu item to turn off the phone.
(You can enter the same code and change it back to where the pop-up menu appears when pressing the power button.)
Here is what you do.
1. Go to your phone dialer.
2. Enter this code: *#*#7594#*#*
3. On entering code a window/graphic will pop up that says
"Shutdown - Enable to Shutdown on End call long press." (Note: Although it says "end call" what it means for the Vibrant is the physical power button on the top right side of the phone. There is no physical "end call" button on the Vibrant. End call is performed with a touchscreen command.)
4. There will be a box to check and uncheck. On accessing this the first time the box should be unchecked.
5. Check the box. A green check mark will appear.
6. Back out of the page by pressing your back button until you get to your home page, or simply press the Home button.
7. You do NOT have to reboot for the change to take affect.
8. You can try it out by pressing the power button. If you did things right the phone will automatically power off.
Bonus Tip: You can enter the codes in your contacts, with a descriptive name and the code in the phone number field. While you can't "dial" the codes from the contacts menu you will at least have reference to them. (And you can sometimes perform a copy and paste.)
I would like to add that *#*#7412365#*#* brings up a Camera Firmware page that includes both the phone and camera firmware information, as well as the ability to flash new camera firmware.
I did the power button one yesterday and it's nice but out kills my lock screen too. I like the way the puzzle thingy and the lock screen in general is set up so I'm torn.
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gravis86 said:
I would like to add that *#*#7412365#*#* brings up a Camera Firmware page that includes both the phone and camera firmware information, as well as the ability to flash new camera firmware.
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Yes, that's what I mentioned in my perhaps way-too-long post.
That's the code I say to avoid because it does not serve any purpose, because:
1. At this time, since the Vibrant is so new, it does not matter what version software the camera is using. We have to assume it's the latest. Even if it's not, we can't change it since Samsung has not provided a camera firmware upgrade. And,
2. Pressing the update (flashing) camera options will "brick" the camera since the operation will first delete the camera firmware and then search for an update. Because you don't have one, the camera will be rendered inoperable.
By default, the Q has no launcher, and instead uses 'broker' as the default launcher, which has no interface, only loads up the visualizer. You cannot change this with a home switcher or any other app capable of changing the launcher. I haven't been able to find how exactly the Q is doing this, but I did find a workaround.
This assumes you are already rooted, you have a controller connected via OTG cable and have Nova launcher installed. This will work with other launchers but you will have to write your own app to launch something else.
For me, the solution consists of:
- Connect a controller of your choosing (logitech K400), and install Nova launcher
- Identify the Scan Code of the button you would like to use as a 'Home' key (KeyTool.apk attached to help find it easily if not a standard home button)
- Remap the 'CALL' action to the button you want to use. (I chose CALL since is of no use to the Q.)
- Install a small app to intercept the 'CALL' intent and fire up your launcher
1) To connect a controller, you will need a OTG cable. I wont go into this since others have already covered this in detail. Here's a good example: http://davidnhutch.com/sandbox/blog/connect-a-mouse-and-keyboard-via-usb/
2) If your controller already has a home button, and it is already kicking you to the visualizer, the scan code you're looking to intercept is probably 172. If not, you can install KeyTest.apk (attached credits solarbanjo at mobileread.com forums) on the Q and it will tell you the scancode when you press each button.
3) Now, you need to edit the Q's keylayout file (found in /system/usr/keylayout/Generic.kl) and point that key declaration to 'CALL' instead of 'HOME'. Find the number that cooresponds to your scan code, and change the action to CALL.
BTW There are probably multiple key layout files in this folder. I've attached my Generic.kl for reference, but if you're not using the same keyboard this might not be useful. Compare to yours and change accordingly.
Note: If you edit Generic.kl it will change the default action for any new device that is connected. The *proper* way to do this is to create a device specific key layout, but I didn't bother because I'm lazy.
You can find more detail about this part here: http://chris.boyle.name/2010/08/android-keymaps and here: http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159538
4) Install HijackDialer.apk (attached). This app is simple, all it does is received the dial intent and launches Nova. No need to run as service since its the only app registered to the dialer intent. Ideally, this would allow you to choose your launcher but this works for now.
I also mapped My F1 - F11 Keys to other actions like BACK, FORWARD, POWER etc. Now my keyboard can control the Q completely and I can get to my launcher without having to send adb commands. All I'm missing now is a 'close' button to kill locked up apps that don't behave on the Q.
I'm sure I may have glossed over some details but hope this helps someone.
Great work. I'll try this out this week.
Sent from my Nexus 7
I know this was posted some time ago but everytime I tried to change the Value an press sabe it say error can save. same thing happen trying to put the tablet xml also trying to change the dpi value is there something I have to do to edit system stuff
Forget it found my mistake need to be root to edit files just download Rom toolbox
Is there any way to access core Android functions like app switching (holding down the Home button for a few seconds), to be used in other contexts? Similar to how you can access Activities from the apps installed and use them as Shortcuts.
What I'd like to do is this:
press Home -> bring up app switching interface
long-press Home -> go to Home screen
Basically I want to reverse the two functions that short and long pressing the Home button does.
If not that, I'm also interested in being able to access the "app switching interface" via a Shortcut (like a Shortcut you place on your Home screen), or via an app.
For example, you can long-press on the Home screen and add a Shortcut (different than adding a shortcut to an App) which basically includes various context functions of some of the apps you have installed. I want to be able to do this - add a Shortcut - in which the Shortcut I add launches the "app switching interface" that you normally get by long-pressing the Home button. That way I can put that Shortcut in Wavelauncher or wherever else I want to be able to app switch without the annoyance of having to long-press something.
Maybe this kind of thing requires root and hacking, but that's why I'm here! I'd be grateful for any advice and help; thank you!
As far as I know you'll need a custom rom like cyanogenmod or aokp to do things like that.Being able to do that in a stock rom would compose of alot of work within the framework-res.apk, systemUI.APK, and button maps. To flash a custom rom require root and clockworkmod. I want to help you but first what type of device do you have?
eugeneeaster18 said:
As far as I know you'll need a custom rom like cyanogenmod or aokp to do things like that.Being able to do that in a stock rom would compose of alot of work within the framework-res.apk, systemUI.APK, and button maps. To flash a custom rom require root and clockworkmod. I want to help you but first what type of device do you have?
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I'll be getting my new LG Optimus G Pro in a few days. I was hoping, if I can't reverse the functionality on the Home button, that I could maybe assign the "app switching interface" to the programmable button on the side. Thanks for helping out by the way.
Is your device rooted? Also thank me with the button
eugeneeaster18 said:
Is your device rooted? Also thank me with the button
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I don't have it yet, but I would be willing to root it. I'm using my good ol' GS2 Skyrocket for the next few days until it arrives.
Well I have my Optimus G Pro and I've been using it for a few days. I saw an app by the makers of Tasker that allows you to build your own app. Could I possibly use that to accomplish what I want (build an app whose function is to show the "app switching interface" )? Or would I really need to root it (and if so, what then?)?
Hello,
The phones from Samsung, and a lot of other android phones as well, have a hardware module test. When in the dialer, you pres *#0*# for a menu to pop up. In this menu there are several tests to be done. My question is fairly simple. I'm searching for a way to make a shortcut to those test. So not the hardware module test menu, but specifically a test, let say the LED test.
I've two devices. A rooted Tab S (without dialer app) and a S7. When I'm on my Tab S, and make a shortcut in my launcher for an activity, I can scroll down to HwModuleTest and select a ton of activities ( see screenshot), but when I click on it, it says that the application is not installed. On my S7 I tried doing the same, but I didn't get as much options as on my Tab S, but if i choose the main activity, it also says application not installed.
Question: Is there another way to make this shortcut (WITHOUT ROOT)-or-is there a way to monitor all the activities the phone has. That way I can see what specific activity the HwModuleTest uses to peform these tests.
My gratitude will be great.
Other than the lack of notifications due to the agreesive app killing, I have these outstanding gripes I'd love some advice on please:
1. Double tap power button - Is it possible to customize the power button at all? Can I launch the torch for example when I double click?
2. Global Search languageS - So far this always shows as Chinese, would love for it to be English...
3. Do Not Disturb light mode on exit - When the phone exits do not disturb it sets the theme to light, I'd prefer it to always stay as dark.
4. In gesture mode I cannot see a way to hide the keyboard - I use Gboard. Also. I really like the stock keyboard, but I cannot figure out how to default it to qwerty English when it shows - it initially shows a split Chinese T9 type keyboard and I have to press a (Chinese) button to switch it every time...
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I've solved #3 by scheduling DND using Breeno Shortcuts and setting the theme to dark explicitly after turning DND off
I came here to ask specifically about #1. This is driving me nuts that this phone is so uncustomizable!
Does Double pressing the power button open the camera, if not what does it actually do?
Currently it opens Oppos wallet. I uninstalled that using an adb command, so now it just turns the screen on/off. Holding it down gives you the option to restart/shutdown or use Google Pay (I installed that instead)
Wow there are some major shortfalls I did not know about before ordering. I am probably just going to return it for a refund. Seems like all the messing around is far too hard to get it just to run like I want it to.
I use the Double press to open the camera all the time.
Yeah, lots of limited functionality. Spent all day on it yesterday removing bloatware and it feels lovely now, but can't change the damn hotkeys... Pain in the bum!
deweythesecond said:
Currently it opens Oppos wallet. I uninstalled that using an adb command, so now it just turns the screen on/off. Holding it down gives you the option to restart/shutdown or use Google Pay (I installed that instead)
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Can you please post the command? Is terrible the oppos wallet.
Thank you
I can't remember the command. Download APK Extractor and scroll down to wallet to find the package name. Something like 'com.coloros.wallet' or something (it probably won't be that). Then follow this guide on how to uninstall the app:
How to uninstall carrier/OEM bloatware without root access
If you want to get rid of carrier/OEM apps from your phone, here's how you can uninstall bloatware from your device without root access!
www.xda-developers.com
#4 solved, you can use the back swipe gesture to hide the keyboard