No single code confirms tracking, but dialing *#21#, *#62#, and *#67# checks for call forwarding to unknown numbers, while ##002# cancels all forwarding, and *#06# shows your unique IMEI. These codes, known as USSD codes, help identify if data is being diverted, but real tracking often requires checking app permissions, location history, and running mobile security scans for spyware.
Here are some ways you can tell your phone is being tracked: Unusual location activity: You see unexpected location alerts, unknown devices linked to your account, or unfamiliar apps with location access. Checking your location history or app permissions can help confirm this.
There's no specific code that can tell you if your phone is tapped. However, USSD codes like *#21# can show whether call forwarding is enabled. And if you find that call forwarding has been enabled, then you can use ##002# to disable it.
Users can switch between the two ways of viewing the signal by pressing on where they display, in the top-left hand corner. There are a range of other codes that offer other information. Using *#33# will show the status of your call barring settings. That tool can be turned on and off using *33*pin# and #33&pin#.
➡️ *#4636## or *#197328640## – Hidden settings and diagnostics. These codes access a hidden menu in most Android phones. This menu contains various technical details and settings, including: Phone information: IMEI, signal strength, etc.
Code to show the firmware details of your phone's camera (for Android): *#*#34971539#*# Code to show the MAC address information (for Android): *#*#232338#*#* Code to factory reset your phone (for Android): *#*#7780#*#* Code to wipe your smartphone clean of all data (for Android): *2767*3855#
Make sure your phone is in 4G mode (4G icon on your phone). Dial the code *#0011# and press the “Call” button. This will take you to the Samsung Galaxy's service menu.
*3001#12345#* on an iPhone activates the hidden Field Test Mode, a diagnostic tool for network engineers and power users to see detailed cellular data like signal strength (dBm), cell tower info, and network quality, accessible by dialing the code in the Phone app and pressing call, often after turning off Wi-Fi for accurate cellular readings.
Hidden Battery Power / Boost Signal Strength
By pressing *3370# or #3370#, you'll activate your phone's “reserve battery power”. Battery life will increase by 50%. The reserve will automatically charge up the next time you change your device. Other claims state dialing the same sequence will boost cellular reception.
Check Account Balance: *777# (Prepaid) or *225# (Contract)
Turn "Do Not Track" on or off
The * * 4636 * * Code in phone is a secret code that helps unlock the hidden menu in an Android phone. It technically acts as a diagnostic tool that helps you to check various details on your phone like IMEI number, data consumption on cellular mode and Wi-Fi.
You can dial *#*#4636#*#* on an Android device to open the testing menu, where you can view various insights related to your phone's network settings and performance. This menu provides the following information: IMEI. Phone number.
Does your phone randomly reboot, freeze, or light up without reason? If so, your partner may have installed spyware that's interfering with your device. Malicious apps designed to track you can cause system instability as they attempt to record and transmit information about your calls, texts, and whereabouts.
Sometimes hackers disguise malware as harmless background apps, so verifying and deleting any apps that raise concerns is important. Run anti-malware software: Use a reliable malware scanner and removal tool to thoroughly scan your phone for malicious software.
How to stop someone from listening to your calls on an Android phone
Dial codes to check if your phone is hacked
The USSD code *#62# is used to check the number your calls are forwarded to when your phone is unreachable—such as when it's off or out of coverage.
##002# cancels all forwarding on many GSM networks worldwide. Dial ##002# and press call. You'll usually hear a confirmation message.
iOS 18.3. This update brings improvements to visual intelligence along with other enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone.
*#9900# If you dial this code on your keypad, a window will open where you can click on 'Delete dumpstate/logcat' to remove all junk files from your phone, making it a bit faster!
*#7353#: This code opens the Quick test menu. This allows for a quick way to test certain aspects of your Android.