Android phone General Test Mode

Credit: Samsung/Mashable Australia

Samsung Android Phone General Test Mode has a range of functions, including an IR remote for Samsung TVs, to test the IR LED. Other functions include indicator LED, screen colours (reveals stuck or dead pixels), & sensor test.

Can’t say how many Samsung phones this works with, but I have tested it with a few, including Ace, S3, Note 3 & 4. The number of buttons depends on the capabilities of the phone. Some tests, such as “S-pen Hovering” are applicable only to particular models.

To try it, start the phone app, call up the keypad & type:

*#0*#

No spaces — type just as you would for a phone number.

More about Samsung Android Phone General Test Mode:
http://mashable.com/2014/10/27/samsung-galaxy-hidden-menu/

More useful codes at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/galaxy-s3-useful-codes-to-test-hardware-t1896748

This item indicates that the above works with all recent Android phones:
http://www.redmondpie.com/hidden-android-secret-codes-for-samsung-htc-motorola-sony-lg-and-other-devices/

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