Haky Trick and Error Fix

Wednesday 3 August 2016

HIDDEN ANDROID SECRET CODES THAT YOU MUST KNOW

By Harshit Khunt August 03, 2016 android, trick Leave a Comment

We all know that Android is one of the leading Mobile Operating systems. Almost Every House at least has 1 Android mobile. We all love to Tweak and play tricks with Android Smartphones. Each day we tend to learn More and more about Android Smartphones.

The Popularity of Android is just not because it is Owned by Google but also there are tons of apps available in the Google Play Store for almost every task you can think of.

You might be Well Versed with Android Operating system but you might not know Some Hidden Android Secret Codes that you used to Explore more about android.

Today I will share some Cool Hidden Android Secret Codes that will help you to know more about your Android smartphone and will ease up your Different tasks

List Of Android Secret Codes.

Codes Functioning

##7780##

Factory restore setting

Clear all applications and data.

Remove the Google account setting.

Remove System, application data and settings.

27673855#

Reinstall the phone's firmware.

Used for factory format.

Remove all files and settings including the internal storage.

Reinstall the firmware.

##197328640##

Enabling the test mode for service activity.

Used to enter into Service mode.

You can run and change various tests and settings in the service mode.

##4636##

Phone basic information.

Phone usage detail.

Battery information.

##34971539##

Information about mobile cameras.

Get camera information.

Note:- Please avoid update camera firmware option

##7594##

Changing the power button behavior.

Enables the direct power off without asking for selecting any option (silent mode, Aeroplane, and power off).

##273283255663282##*

Create backup to all your media files.

Opens file copy screen where you can backup your media files like (images, videos, and audios).

##8255##

For Google Talk service monitoring.

Used to launch G Talk Service Monitor.

27674387264636*

Used to display product code.

#0228#

Used to know Battery Status.

#12580369

Software and Hardware Info.

#32489#

Let you know Ciphering Info.

#2732832553282#

Data create a menu.

#3282727336#

Data usage status.

*#8736364#

OTA update menu.

Codes	Functioning
##7780##	Factory restore setting Clear all applications and data. Remove the Google account setting. Remove System, application data and settings.
27673855#	Reinstall the phone's firmware. Used for factory format. Remove all files and settings including the internal storage. Reinstall the firmware.
##197328640##	Enabling the test mode for service activity. Used to enter into Service mode. You can run and change various tests and settings in the service mode.
##4636##	Phone basic information. Phone usage detail. Battery information.
##34971539##	Information about mobile cameras. Get camera information. Note:- Please avoid update camera firmware option
##7594##	Changing the power button behavior. Enables the direct power off without asking for selecting any option (silent mode, Aeroplane, and power off).
##273283255663282##*	Create backup to all your media files. Opens file copy screen where you can backup your media files like (images, videos, and audios).
##8255##	For Google Talk service monitoring. Used to launch G Talk Service Monitor.
27674387264636*	Used to display product code.
*#0228#	Used to know Battery Status.
#12580369*	Software and Hardware Info.
*#32489#	Let you know Ciphering Info.
#2732832553282#	Data create a menu.
#3282727336*#	Data usage status.
*#8736364#	OTA update menu.

WLAN, GPS, And Bluetooth Test Android Secret Codes

Codes Functioning

##526#*#**##528##*
##232339##

WLAN Test.

##232338##

Displays/Shows WiFi MAC address.

##1472365##

For quick GPS test.

##1575##

Different type of GPS tests.

##232331##

Bluetooth test.

##232337#*#

Displays Bluetooth device address.

Codes	Functioning
##526####528## ##232339##	WLAN Test.
##232338##	Displays/Shows WiFi MAC address.
##1472365##	For quick GPS test.
##1575##	Different type of GPS tests.
##232331##	Bluetooth test.
##232337#*#	Displays Bluetooth device address.

Firmware Version Information Android Secret Codes

Codes Functioning

##1111##

Let you know about the FTA SW Version.

##2222##

FTA Hardware Version.

##49862650468##*

Firmware Info PDA, Phone, H/W, RFCallDate.

##1234##

PDA and Phone firmware info.

#2263#

RF band selection

#9090#

Diagnostic configuration.

#7284#

USB 12C mode control.

#872564#

USB logging control.

#745#

RIL dump menu.

#746#

Debug dump menu.

#9900#

System dump mode.

#*#44336##

Shows Build time change list number.

PDA, Phone, CSC, Build Time, Change List number.

#03#

NAND flash serial number.

#3214789#

GCF mode status.

Codes	Functioning
##1111##	Let you know about the FTA SW Version.
##2222##	FTA Hardware Version.
##49862650468##*	Firmware Info PDA, Phone, H/W, RFCallDate.
##1234##	PDA and Phone firmware info.
*#2263#	RF band selection
*#9090#	Diagnostic configuration.
*#7284#	USB 12C mode control.
*#872564#	USB logging control.
*#745#	RIL dump menu.
*#746#	Debug dump menu.
*#9900#	System dump mode.
##44336##	Shows Build time change list number. PDA, Phone, CSC, Build Time, Change List number.
*#03#	NAND flash serial number.
*#3214789#	GCF mode status.

Factory Tests Android Secret Codes

Coding Functioning

##0283##

Packet Loop-back test.

##0##*

LCD test.

##0673##
##0289##

Audio/Melody test.

##0842##

Vibration test and Back Light test Device test.

##2663##

Displays the Touch screen version.

##2664##

Touch-Screen test.

##0588##

Proximity sensor test.

##3264##

RAM version.

#0782#

Real-time clock test.

#0589#

Light sensor test.

*#7353#

Quick test menu.

Coding	Functioning
##0283##	Packet Loop-back test.
##0##*	LCD test.
##0673## ##0289##	Audio/Melody test.
##0842##	Vibration test and Back Light test Device test.
##2663##	Displays the Touch screen version.
##2664##	Touch-Screen test.
##0588##	Proximity sensor test.
##3264##	RAM version.
*#0782#	Real-time clock test.
*#0589#	Light sensor test.
*#7353#	Quick test menu.

PDA and Phone Android Secret Codes

Codes Functioning

##7262626##

Field test.

#06#

IMEI number.

##8351##

Enables voice dialing logging mode.

##8350##

Disables voice dialing logging mode.

05#

Execute from Emergency dial screen to unlock PUK code.

#301279#

HSDPA HSUPA control menu.

#7465625#

View phone lock status.

Codes	Functioning
##7262626##	Field test.
*#06#	IMEI number.
##8351##	Enables voice dialing logging mode.
##8350##	Disables voice dialing logging mode.
05*#	Execute from Emergency dial screen to unlock PUK code.
*#301279#	HSDPA HSUPA control menu.
*#7465625#	View phone lock status.

Other Android Secret Codes

Codes Functioning

#0#

Galaxy S3 service menu.

##7764726

Motorola DROID hidden service menu.

The default SPC password is six zeroes(000000).

1809#990#

LG Optimus 2x hidden service menu.

When prompted for a code enter six zeroes(000000).

3845#920#

Lg Optimus 3D hidden service menu.

When prompted for a code enter six zeroes(000000).

Codes	Functioning
#0#	Galaxy S3 service menu.
##7764726	Motorola DROID hidden service menu. The default SPC password is six zeroes(000000).
1809#*990#	LG Optimus 2x hidden service menu. When prompted for a code enter six zeroes(000000).
3845#*920#	Lg Optimus 3D hidden service menu. When prompted for a code enter six zeroes(000000).

So the Above List Consists of almost 27 Android Secret Codes that you might have not known but Since i have shared them here now you are aware of them. So use them whenever you Wish to Check and explore more about your Phone.

GOOGLE PLAY STORE ERROR 498 – 5 WAYS TO FIX IT

By Harshit Khunt August 03, 2016 android, error fix, play store Leave a Comment

Recently While Downloading Asphalt game on my Smartphone I got an Error 498 in Google Play Store. To be Exact, the Error Reads “Error 498 has occurred while communicating with the server“.

I Tried again but the Same Error Again. After Few Tweaks, I was finally able to download and Install Asphalt on my Phone.

Because I Faced this error in Google Play store, I thought there will be many other people facing the same error and so this Guide on how to Fix Error 498 in Gooogle Play store.

Here on this page, I will be sharing a few methods that will help you to get rid of it. Though anyone listed Method will not work for Everyone to Get rid of Google Play Error 498 because different reasons are responsible to cause this error.

CAUSES OF ERROR 498 IN PLAY STORE

A few things cause this Error on your Smartphone while you try to download any app from the Google Play store.

The most common issue is the Size of Device’s Cache Partition. You will get Error 498 in play store if you try to download apps that are larger in size then your Device’s Cache partition.

For Eg: Your Cache partition is of 30M and you try to download an app with Size 35M then you might get this error. Usually, the Play store has issues when downloading apps that are large in size.

Another Reason is Google Servers from where you are trying to download the apps might be under maintenance. So if you are downloading an App and you get Play store error 498 messages then Server may be the issue. Just wait and try to download it again.

So these were just a Couple of Possible Reasons for a User to get this Error in Google Play store, Now let us see Some Possible Ways to Fix it.

5 WAYS TO FIX GOOGLE PLAY STORE ERROR 498

METHOD 1: CLEARING CACHE

Most Common Reason you might be facing this Error is because of Cache, so I will start the Methods list by Recommending you to Clear the Cache.

To do So, Just navigate to Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > Select Google Play store > Clear Data & Clear Cache.

Now Try and download the App if Cache was the problem and clearing it solved the Issue for you. One more reason for listing this method on top is this worked for me and I was able to download the game easily after clearing the Cache. Though the Solution for all might not be the same so try below methods too.

METHOD 2: USE WIFI TO DOWNLOAD.

Many times your Internet Service Provider(ISP) Creates this Problem of Error 498 and many other Errors. so Try and get access to Wifi somehow and try to download the app that giving you the Error.

METHOD 3: ADDING NEW PLAY STORE ACCOUNT.

You will need to add a new Play store account to fix this Error. Go to Settings > Accounts > Add New Account > Click on Google > Next > Enter email > Done.

After setting up a new Play store account try to download the same app and see if this has Solved your Problem.

METHOD 4: CONNECTING WITH COMPUTER:

One of my friends reported that he fixed Error 498 by installing apps from Computer to Smartphone. You just need to connect your Smartphone to Computer Using USB Cable. then go to Google Play Store using your Favorite Browser on your Computer. Then Search for the App which was getting an error on your Smartphone.

Click on the Preferred Result that you get, next On the App page you will see Install button. Click it to Download that app On your Smartphone. No, it will not Install on your Computer. it will install on your Smartphone. Just make sure your Smartphone is Connected or else you will not See Install Button.

METHOD 5: UNINSTALL & REINSTALL GOOGLE PLAY STORE:

If your Phone is Rooted then You might just want to Uninstall and Then Reinstall Google Play store so that to make sure that you actually get rid of Error 498 in Google Play Store. If any of the above-Listed methods don’t work for you then go for this one and you will fix it for sure.

So these were 5 Methods to Fix Error 498 In Play Store. I hope this helps you to get rid of this error and you can again download your favorite app from play store just like before.

If this Help then please don’t forget to spend a few seconds and Comment below which Method solved the Issue for you. Or If you have any other way to get rid of this error message in the play store then feel free to share it in Comments below.

How to Remove Computer Virus Using Command Prompt (CMD)

By Harshit Khunt July 31, 2016 cmd, Computer, error fix, PC Leave a Comment

Each file and folder have the following attributes:

1). Archive A

2). Read Only R

3). Hidden H

4). System S

-(minus) sign before an attribute it means removing attributes and +(plus) sign mean giving attributes to the file or folder.

example ) attrib -r -a -s -h file.txt this will remove all attributes from file.txt and attrib +r +a +s +h file.txt will give all attributes to file.txt .

If pen drive or other hard drive is infected by virus ,Command prompt is the best option.Follow the steps given below.

1). Go to the command prompt by start>all programs>accessories>command prompt or press windows key+r and enter cmd .

2). Go to the drive where you want to delete virus example write d: to go to D drive .

3). Type “attrib -r -s -h *.* /s /d” without quotations and press enter .

4)press dir /a .

5). Delete all the .inf, .exe , .dll, .log extension file if they are not your files by using dos del command .

Example:

del autorun.inf

if any file is not deleting rename that file by rename command

Example: rename dst.exe ms.bak this will rename dst.exe to ms.bak

Now Your pen drive is virus free .

How to Create an Invisible Folder without any Name

By Harshit Khunt July 30, 2016 Computer, PC, Windows Leave a Comment

In this article, we learn how to create an invisible folder without any name. At first, create a new folder or select any exists folder, now rename the folder and delete the folder name then hold “Alt” key in the keyboard and press “0160 or 255”( Use Num Pad key into the right side keyboard) and release Alt key button into the keyboard. Now right-click in your nameless folder and go to properties and then click “change icon”. Now select “blank icon” and apply then ok.

It’s very easy to create, follow the steps below:

Step-1

At first, create a new folder or select any exists folder.

New folder or Exist folder screenshot.

Step-2

Now rename the folder and delete the folder name.

Rename the folder screenshot.

Step-3

Then hold “Alt” key in the keyboard and press “0160 or 255”

Step-4

Now right click ®in your nameless folder and go to ®properties and then click ®“change icon” ®select “blank icon” and® apply ® OK.

Icon change screenshot

Step-5

Showing the Nameless Folder.

Nameless Folder