Samsung: Secret Codes and Tricks for All Vintage Models — Complete Guide 2026
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Samsung phones are among the most widespread and appreciated in the world, and vintage models like the Galaxy S, the Note, the A and J series, as well as feature phones like Corby and Wave, hide a series of secret codes and tricks to access hidden menus, hardware tests and system information.
In this complete guide you will find all Samsung secret codes divided by era and model, with detailed explanations on how to use them, what they do and what risks they involve.
1. Universal Samsung secret codes
| Code | Function | Risk |
|---|---|---|
*#06# |
Shows the phone's IMEI | ✅ Safe |
*#0000# |
Software version and build date | ✅ Safe |
*#07# |
SAR information | ✅ Safe |
*#*#4636#*#* |
Android test menu | ✅ Safe |
*#*#8255#*#* |
Google Talk test menu | ✅ Safe |
*#*#7780#*#* |
Factory data reset (Android) | ❌ Erases data |
*2767*3855# |
Full phone reset | ❌ Erases all data |
*#*#7594#*#* |
Locks the Power button | ❌ Unusable phone |
2. Secret codes for Samsung Galaxy S, S2, S3, S4
| Code | Function |
|---|---|
*#06# |
Phone IMEI |
*#0000# |
Software version |
*#07# |
SAR information |
*#*#4636#*#* |
Test menu |
*#*#8255#*#* |
Google Talk test menu |
*#*#7780#*#* |
Factory data reset |
3. Secret codes for Samsung Galaxy Note (all series)
| Code | Function |
|---|---|
*#06# |
Phone IMEI |
*#0000# |
Software version |
*#07# |
SAR information |
*#*#4636#*#* |
Test menu |
*#*#8255#*#* |
Google Talk test menu |
4. Secret codes for Samsung Galaxy A and J
| Code | Function |
|---|---|
*#06# |
Phone IMEI |
*#0000# |
Software version |
*#07# |
SAR information |
*#*#4636#*#* |
Test menu |
5. Secret codes for Samsung Corby, Wave, Omnia
| Code | Function |
|---|---|
*#06# |
Phone IMEI |
*#0000# |
Software version |
*#07# |
SAR information |
6. How to correctly format a Samsung
Method 1 — Soft reset (Android)
Go to Settings > Backup and reset > Factory data reset.
Method 2 — Hard reset with codes
Type *#*#7780#*#* or *2767*3855#. Enter the security code (default: 12345).
Method 3 — Hard reset with physical keys
- Turn off the phone.
- Hold: Volume Up + Home + Power.
- Release when the Samsung logo appears.
- Select Wipe data/factory reset.
- Confirm with the Power key.
7. Samsung collector value 2026
| Model | Excellent condition | Mint with box |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S (2010) | €20-40 | €50-80 |
| Galaxy S2 | €15-30 | €40-60 |
| Galaxy Note (2011) | €25-50 | €60-100 |
| Galaxy S3 | €15-30 | €40-60 |
| Galaxy S4 | €15-25 | €35-55 |
| Corby | €10-20 | €30-50 |
| Wave | €15-30 | €40-60 |
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