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Secret to Unlocking Jelly Bean Service Modes Found

MasterCylinder

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**For 4.3 go to post #8

Buried in the comments of an androidcentral.com article showing a code to unlock "Service Mode," which allows for the testing of many features on the S3, I found the trick to open the gates of Valhalla! This works on my 4.1.2

The secret is to first type *#22745927 to get to an 'enable/disable hidden menu' screen. Check enable and you're good to go.

The code *#0*# gives this testing screen:
hsm3-png.10152


Also, the code *#0011# works to access "Service Menu" and change the Wifi Power Save to off. It is thought that this might solve the Wifi disconnecting problem for some people.

Here's the link where I found it: How to uncover and use the hidden Service menu on the Galaxy S3 | Android Central

These codes work, too, though I've only tested a couple:

  • *#1234# (View SW Version PDA, CSC, MODEM)
  • #7465625782*# (Insert partial Network Lock Keycode)
  • *746562527*# (Insert Network Lock Keycode NSP/CP)
  • #746562527*# (Insert Content Provider Keycode)
  • *746562577*# (Insert Network Lock Keycode SP)
  • #746562577*# (Insert Operator Lock Keycode)
  • #7465625638*# (Insert Network Lock Keycode)
  • *#2663# (TSP / TSK firmware update)
  • *#7780# (Factory Reset)
  • *27673855# (Full Factory Reset)
  • *#03# (NAND Flash S/N)
  • *#12580369# (SW & HW Info)
  • *#197328640# (Service Mode)
  • *#0*# (General Test Mode)
  • *#0228# (ADC Reading)
  • *#7465625# (View Phone Lock Status)
  • *7465625638*# (Configure Network Lock MCC/MNC)
  • *7465625782*# (Configure Network Lock NSP)
  • *#32489# (Ciphering Info)
  • *#7284# (USB I2C Mode Control)
  • *#272imei#* Product code
  • *#9090# (Diagnostic Configuration)
  • *#232337# (Bluetooth Address)
  • *#232331# (Bluetooth Test Mode)
  • *#232338# (WLAN MAC Address)
  • *#232339# (WLAN Test Mode)
  • *#0842# (Vibra Motor Test Mode)
  • *#872564# (USB Logging Control)
  • *#4238378# (GCF Configuration)
  • *#0283# (Audio Loopback Control)
  • *#1575# (GPS Control Menu)
  • *#3214789650# (LBS Test Mode)
  • *#745# (RIL Dump Menu)
  • *#746# (Debug Dump Menu)
  • *#9900# (System Dump Mode)
  • *#44336# (software Version Info)
  • *#0289# (Melody Test Mode)
  • *#7594# (Remap Shutdown to End Call TSK)
  • *#34971539# (Camera Firmware Update)
  • *#8736364# (OTA Update Menu)
  • *#526# (WLAN Engineering Mode)
  • *#528# (WLAN Engineering Mode)
  • *#7412365# (Camera Firmware Menu)
  • *#0589# (Light Sensor Test Mode)
  • *#273283255663282*# (Data Create SD Card)
  • *#3282727336*# (Data Usage Status)
  • *#301279# (HSDPA/HSUPA Control Menu)
  • *#7353# (Quick Test Menu)
  • *#2263# (RF Band Selection)
  • *27674387264636# (Sellout SMS / PCODE view)
  • *#80# (Unknown)
  • *#0782# (Real Time Clock Test)
  • *#0673# (Audio Test Mode)
  • *#07# (Test History)
  • *#3214789# (GCF Mode Status)
  • *#272886# (Auto Answer Selection)
  • *#0588# (Proximity Sensor Test Mode)
  • *#2732832553282*# (Data Create Menu)
The link for these is:
Samsung Galaxy S3 Secret Code | Android Secret Code - HandyTechPlus

This is excellent! (Unless I missed this code revealed already someplace else.) Some of these are also potentially dangerous! Please use with caution.
 
none of these codes work on my verizon sch-i535, wifi dropping when connecting at various locations. Especially need to open service mode.
What version of the firmware are you on? Did the first step not activate the 'enable/disable hidden menu' screen after typing those numbers in your dialer?

Also, there could be other reasons you're wifi is dropping.
 
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The menu does NOT open after entering any of the codes. Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 , Android 4.3, Build JSS15J. I535VRUCML1, thanks

Does not work in my int'l S3
Yeah, this only works on 4.1.2 I guess. I wanted to use it myself just now and it didn't work so I'm gonna look around for a 4.3 version.
 
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Its funny that this article mentions this trick and a few others as though they were something new for the S5. These work on my AT&T S3 with 4.3. I didn't have to type in the *#22745927. Apparently the default for AT&T is "enabled".
I've read somewhere that this will not work on Verizon phones. (Verizon locking something that AT&T didn't? Will they be needing Zambonis in Hell?)
 
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none of these codes work on my verizon sch-i535, wifi dropping when connecting at various locations. Especially need to open service mode.

Follow these steps, I have a Verizon I535 with Kitkat 4.4.2.

1. Download TowelRoot.
2. Enable Install from Unknown Sources
3. Install TowelRoot, install regardless of the warnings.
4. Install SuperSU from the Google store
You now have root access.
5. Install ES File Explorer from Google Play.
6. In ES File Explorer goto Settings->Tools
7. Turn on Root Explorer
8. Turn on Show Hidden Files
9. Use ES File Explorer to find /efs/Carrier/HiddenMenu
10. Open this file as text using ES Note Editor.
11. In the upper right corner of ES Note Editor select the menu icon then select EDIT
12. Change the text OFF to ON
13. Exit and save the file.
14. Reboot and then try the codes. The service test screen is *#0*#.
 
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*#197328640# - Service Mode 1
*#2263# - Service mode 2
How do i change my IMEI, if I go to service mode 1, it says DEBUG SCREEN w/ basic info, as info, nas info, neighbour cell, amr, gprs info, and antenna.
The when I use service mode two, it says Network settings w/ band selection, hspa setting, and band disable.

Welcome to Android Forums :)

May I ask why you need to change your IMEI?
 
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Follow these steps, I have a Verizon I535 with Kitkat 4.4.2.

1. Download TowelRoot.
2. Enable Install from Unknown Sources
3. Install TowelRoot, install regardless of the warnings.
4. Install SuperSU from the Google store
You now have root access.
5. Install ES File Explorer from Google Play.
6. In ES File Explorer goto Settings->Tools
7. Turn on Root Explorer
8. Turn on Show Hidden Files
9. Use ES File Explorer to find /efs/Carrier/HiddenMenu
10. Open this file as text using ES Note Editor.
11. In the upper right corner of ES Note Editor select the menu icon then select EDIT
12. Change the text OFF to ON
13. Exit and save the file.
14. Reboot and then try the codes. The service test screen is *#0*#.

This worked.. Thank you :)
 
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