Samsung Android Secret Codes

hi folks ,,
well it seems that today is the  smart phone day in cheat sheet codes  ,a friend of mine was asking me if i happen to know few good sites that deals with cheat sheet codes in cell phones for the purpose of forensics and son on , therefore i have been looking around and found this so i decided to re post it in the website to have a copy available when needed .
source : http://www.gadgetsmartphone.com/2012/08/secret-code-for-samsung-android-phone.html

If your smartphone has an issue with samsung you have OS adroid can use the following tips to resolve an issue with you:)

* # * # 4636 # * # * phone information
* 2767 * 3855 # hard reset *
* # * # 7780 # * # factory reset * **
* # * # 7594 # * # * change end call / power option
* # * # 1973286Ȉ # * # * service mode
* # * # * 255 * 663 282 273 2ȳ *#*#* screen file copy (backup media files)
* # * # 526 # * # * wlan test
* # * # 232338 # * # * shows the wifi mac address
* # * # 1472365 # * # * gps test
* # * # 1575 # * # * test another gps
* # * # 232331 # * # * bluetooth test
* # * # 232337 # * # shows the bluetooth device address
* # * # 8255 # * # * gtalk service monitor

Various codes to launch factory tests:
* # * # 0283 # * # * packet loopback
* # * # 0 *#*#* lcd test
* # * # 0673 # * # * melody test
* # * # 뻊 # * # * device tests (vibration tests and backlight test)
* # * # 2663 # * # * touch screen version
* # * # 2664 # * # * touch screen test
* # * # 0588 # * # * proximity sensor test
* # * # 3264 # * # * ram version

codes to get the firmware version information:
* # * # 4986 * 2650468 # * # * pda, phone, h / w, rfcalldate
* # * # 1234 # * # * pda and phone
* # * # 뿗 # * # * FTA sw version
* # * # 2222 # * # * FTA hw version
* # * # 44336 # * # * pda, phone, csc, build time, changelist number

note:
Hard reset delete all files & settings on the internal memory, or equal to reformat the firmware warning! If already push it directly hardreset, guns have the option to cancel.
Factory reset just delete accounts, system & application settings

Smart Phones Secret Codes

hi there ,, 
here some codes to be used on smart phones ,some may not work so try different codes all the time , will try to update every now and than , and if you have new codes please share .

I came accross this on a Itailian website thought it may be of use

*#06# (Display IMEI number)
*#1234# (Display current firmware)
*#*#4636#*#* (Diagnostic and general settings mode)
*#*#7780#*#* (Factory soft reset)
or *#7780#
*2767*3855# (Factory hard reset to ROM firmware default settings)
*2767*4387264636# (To display product code)
*#272*imei#* (Display/change CSC code)
or *#272*HHMM#*
*#*#1472365#*#* (GPS test settings)
*#*#197328640#*#* (Service mode main menu)
*#12580*369# (SW & HW Info)
*#0228# (ADC Reading)
*#32489# (Ciphering Info)
*#232337# (Bluetooth Address)
*#232331# (Bluetooth Test Mode)
*#232338# (WLAN MAC Address)
*#232339# (WLAN Test Mode)
*#0842# (Vibra Motor Test Mode)
*#0782# (Real Time Clock Test)
*#0673# (Audio Test Mode)
*#0*# (General Test Mode)
*#2263# (RF Band Selection)
*#9090# (Diagnostic ConfiguratioN)
*#7284# (USB I2C Mode Control)
*#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# (Sofware Version Info)
*#0289# (Melody Test Mode)
*#2663# (TSP / TSK firmware update)
*#03# (NAND Flash S/N)
*#0589# (Light Sensor Test Mode)
*#0588# (Proximity Sensor Test Mode)
*#273283*255*3282*# (Data Create Menu)
*#273283*255*663282*# (Data Create SD Card)
*#3282*727336*# (Data Usage Status)
*#7594# (Remap Shutdown to End Call TSK)
*#34971539# (Camera Firmware Update)
*#526# (WLAN Engineering Mode)
*#528# (WLAN Engineering Mode)
*#7412365# (Camera Firmware Menu)
or *#*#34971539#*#*
*## (Unknown)
*#07# (Test History)
*#3214789# (GCF Mode Status)
*#272886# (Auto Answer Selection)
*#8736364# (OTA Update Menu)
*#301279# (HSDPA/HSUPA Control Menu)
*#7353# (Quick Test Menu)
*2767*4387264636# (Sellout SMS / PCODE view)
*#7465625# (View Phone Lock Status)
*7465625*638*# (Configure Network Lock MCC/MNC)
#7465625*638*# (Insert Network Lock Keycode)
*7465625*782*# (Configure Network Lock NSP)
#7465625*782*# (Insert Partitial Network Lock Keycode)
*7465625*77*# (Insert Network Lock Keycode SP)
#7465625*77*# (Insert Operator Lock Keycode)
*7465625*27*# (Insert Network Lock Keycode NSP/CP)
#7465625*27*# (Insert Content Provider Keycode)

Secret Codes- Some of these will only work with specific firmware

*#06# (Display IMEI number)*#1234# (Display current firmware)
*#*#4636#*#* (Diagnostic and general settings mode)
*#*#7780#*#* (Factory soft reset)or *#7780#
*2767*3855# (Factory hard reset to ROM firmware default settings)

*2767*4387264636# (To display product code)
*#272*imei#* (Display/change CSC code)or *#272*HHMM#*

*#*#1472365#*#* (GPS test settings)

*#*#197328640#*#* (Service mode main menu)

*#12580*369# (SW & HW Info)
*#0228# (ADC Reading)
*#32489# (Ciphering Info)
*#232337# (Bluetooth Address)
*#232331# (Bluetooth Test Mode)
*#232338# (WLAN MAC Address)
*#232339# (WLAN Test Mode)
*#0842# (Vibra Motor Test Mode)
*#0782# (Real Time Clock Test)
*#0673# (Audio Test Mode)
*#0*# (General Test Mode)
*#2263# (RF Band Selection)
*#9090# (Diagnostic ConfiguratioN)
*#7284# (USB I2C Mode Control)
*#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# (Sofware Version Info)

*#0289# (Melody Test Mode)
*#2663# (TSP / TSK firmware update)
*#03# (NAND Flash S/N)
*#0589# (Light Sensor Test Mode)
*#0588# (Proximity Sensor Test Mode)
*#273283*255*3282*# (Data Create Menu)
*#273283*255*663282*# (Data Create SD Card)
*#3282*727336*# (Data Usage Status)
*#7594# (Remap Shutdown to End Call TSK)
*#34971539# (Camera Firmware Update)
*#526# (WLAN Engineering Mode)
*#528# (WLAN Engineering Mode)
*#7412365# (Camera Firmware Menu)or *#*#34971539#*#*
*## (Unknown)
*#07# (Test History)
*#3214789# (GCF Mode Status)
*#272886# (Auto Answer Selection)
*#8736364# (OTA Update Menu)
*#301279# (HSDPA/HSUPA Control Menu)
*#7353# (Quick Test Menu)
*2767*4387264636# (Sellout SMS / PCODE view)
*#7465625# (View Phone Lock Status)
*7465625*638*# (Configure Network Lock MCC/MNC)
#7465625*638*# (Insert Network Lock Keycode)
*7465625*782*# (Configure Network Lock NSP)
#7465625*782*# (Insert Partitial Network Lock Keycode)
*7465625*77*# (Insert Network Lock Keycode SP)
#7465625*77*# (Insert Operator Lock Keycode)
*7465625*27*# (Insert Network Lock Keycode NSP/CP)
#7465625*27*# (Insert Content Provider Keycode)

Apple new iphone revealed

well the gizmodo boys have done it again , and revealed the shiny new iphone prototype. well the story rather fancy , iphone lost in a bar , by one of their developer engineer on his birthday, german beer was involved , a night of celebration turned to nightmare for the poor kid , ah well , if you want to read more about the lost new iphone and how gizmodo got hold of it click on this link .

well the phone looks sleek on design as always , the prototype has a larger camera with flash (finally ) the sim goes on the side instead of the original design on top next to power button. also the sim card appeared to be micro , the volume button is separated to two buttons, no longer as one part. but over all looks same old iphone , visit gizmodo for more details and photos .
tell then take care you all =).

Overview on ipad (Apple Tablet Pc)

we all heard about the new tablet pc from apple called iPad , its very smart device that falls between a laptop and a smart phone , with its 9.7 inch display screen with capacitive multi-touch turn around capability which makes it a very handy device , this devices comes in a variety of storage capacity starting at 16GB for $499 dollars , keep in mind that there are upgrades options for the wifi and 3g as it considered as an extra to add on which I personally thinks its worth it . However I was disappointed because you will have to pay extra for a service, which theoretically should be included. Except my guess is that apple has decided to cut down the prices to make it more affordable. Nevertheless this device has a 1Ghz Apple A4 CPU and of course the flash storage ranging from 16 to 64GB. Ipad and iphose has shared similar OS environment which makes ipad capable of running most of the apps available on iTunes for phone 3G , but that wont stop designers to create special apps for ipad to use its extra capability of processer to launch more powerful apps .but unforchantly ipad has few drawbacks , according to Gizmodo a well-known a technology weblog has listed the drawbacks as
· Lack of camera
· Lack of Multitasking
· Lack of flash animation support
· Lack of capability to run under T-Mobile 3G network in USA
But reporter Leo Laporte has distinguished farther drawbacks such as
· Lack of video output
· Lack of USB or Fire-Wire ports
· Iinability to run a chat apps with other applications

However this drawback might be overcome in the new generation of iPad. As a similar situation accrued with iphone 2G, as it has improved enormously with the second versions overcoming the previous issues.

AT&T provides data plan on their 3g network in two options from as little as $14.99 for 250MB or $30 for unlimited data plan.If you are interested to use this device in your business, apple has provided a solution software called iwork that will turn this tablet pc to an effective business tool, the iwork available for the cost of $9.99 only.

This apple iPad tablet pc will be available some time in late march 2010

Nexus One (Google Phone)

Finally the most powerful Google phone yet to be released , as Google android is available to order unlocked from their web site for $529 and also have the option to have it engraved in two lines , which makes very personalized phone . the engraved idea was used by apple on their ipod products , so its not exclusive act to Google. Any how the phone is very powerful , its running one GHZ processor which makes it pretty much powerful hand held device maybe very useful with little tricks and tweaks , I guess hackers will get that power to good use J or maybe abuse , but having that said, will you trade your shinny iphone for one of those?????

The Nexus One (Google Phone) Specs List.


Size and weight

Height
119mm
Width
59.8mm
Depth
11.5mm
Weight
130 grams w/battery100g w/o battery

Display

3.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen WVGA AMOLED touchscreen
800 x 480 pixels
100,000:1 typical contrast ratio
1ms typical response rate

Camera & Flash

5 megapixels
Autofocus from 6cm to infinity
2X digital zoom
LED flash
User can include location of photos from phone’s AGPS receiver
Video captured at 720x480 pixels at 20 frames per second or higher, depending on lighting conditions

Cellular & Wireless

UMTS Band 1/4/8 (2100/AWS/900)
HSDPA 7.2Mbps
HSUPA 2Mbps
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
A2DP stereo Bluetooth

Power and Battery

Removable 1400 mAH battery
Charges at 480mA from USB, at 980mA from supplied charger
Talk time
Up to 10 hours on 2GUp to 7 hours on 3G
Standby time
Up to 290 hours on 2G Up to 250 hours on 3G
Internet use
Up to 5 hours on 3GUp to 6.5 hours on Wi-Fi
Video playback
Up to 7 hours
Audio playback
Up to 20 hours

Processor

Qualcomm QSD 8250 1 GHz
Operating system
Android Mobile Technology Platform 2.1 (Eclair)
Capacity
512MB Flash
512MB RAM
4GB Micro SD Card (Expandable to 32 GB)

Location

Assisted global positioning system (AGPS) receiver
Cell tower and Wi-Fi positioning
Digital compass
Accelerometer

Google browser (chrome) security vulnerability

Critical Vulnerability has been identified in Google Chrome Version 0.2.149.27 and all builds prior which enables an attacker to perform a Buffer Overflow attack and perform remote code execution.

To avoid being effected users are advised to not use the “Save As” function on untrusted websites.

there is a vlunerblity test website, on chromeplugins.org and as they beensaying it wont harm the installation of the chrome or creat fults in ur system more inofrmation in regards vlunerblity test in the following link .

http://www.chromeplugins.org/chrome/critical-chrome-vulnerability/

Test Google Chrome Vulnerability link .
http://www.chromeplugins.org/save-as-vulnerability.html

Is Data Recovery Possible When Using Solid-State Disks?
You'd better stay away from trouble if you use a solid-state drive
By: Bogdan Botezatu& Hardware Editor

Solid-state disks are already an important presence on the market, and almost any worth-mentioning notebook manufacturer provide its customers with a SSD option. The most important promoters are Apple

(in their Macbook Air) and Sony (in the Vaio family). The most important advantage of the SSDs over conventional spinning platters is the fact that they are extremely fast, since they do not use moving parts during the read/write process. Moreover, they are shock-proof, and there's a high chance your SSD will work even after it has been dropped from the top of a two-level building. It seems that the solid-state drive is immortal, so why bother thinking about recovery services?Data loss occurs not only because of physical HDD "injuries", but also as a result of having formatted the wrong disk (it happened to me, and I am sure it also happened to others, too), or even because of a virus infection. Data recovery using software solutions is not possible all the time, and if hard-drives could merely be cracked open, then have their data read directly from their platters, the advent of SSDs have surely changed the game for the computer forensics.Many data recovery tools were cross-compatible for the whole range of HDD manufacturers, so it was relatively simple to get data back no matter the affected disk was built by Maxtor, Seagate or Hitachi. I am afraid that the compatibility era is close to its end in the SSD market. Wear-leveling and other types of performance-boosting algorithms have made each disk unique, built on very complicated controller technology. The proprietary algorithms are not available for the data forensics, which makes mapping an address to the physical media impossible.All in all, data recovery might be performed on solid-state drives, but you will have to search for a specialist depending on the disk's brand, rather than a general data recovery service provider.

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