Not just Android phones: six iPhone codes that perform crucial tasks you should be aware of
The most helpful features are readily accessible in the Control Center or System Settings, and if you own an iPhone, you are most likely familiar with them. However, you may not know that iOS stores some hidden options, such as codes.
These codes are basically a series of numbers and symbols that you enter into the Phone app. When you press the call button, instead of making a call, the iPhone executes an internal command or displays detailed information about your device.
Although it is not well known, it is a powerful tool that allows you to customize your phone beyond what the standard user interface provides. This makes your phone more versatile and gives you complete control over the communication and security aspects.
- (3001#12345#): This code allows you to access a hidden menu with detailed information about your cell phone signal, showing the strength in decibels (dBm) instead of bars. This way, you can accurately determine the areas with the best coverage in your home.
Barring outgoing calls (#33PIN): If you want to avoid making calls by mistake, blocking calls, or having someone use your iPhone to call without permission, dial this code. It replaces the PIN with your SIM PIN (if enabled) or any number. To deactivate it, dial the same code, and to check the status, dial *#33#.
- Hide your number when calling (#31#*): It allows you if you want to make an anonymous call and no one knows your phone number, just dial #31# followed by the number you want to call and it will hide your number.
Call Waiting (#43#*): Allows you to check if the call waiting option is enabled. If you want, you can enable it using #43#* or deactivate it using #43#*. This feature is ideal if you want to manage multiple incoming calls while chatting with someone.
Call forwarding (*#21#): If you don't know if call forwarding is activated on your iPhone, dial *#21#. To deactivate it, use ##002#. Thanks to this, you can forward calls you can't answer to another number, which is ideal if you're out of coverage or can't answer.
- Caller ID (#30#*): Using this code, you can check if your device is configured to display the phone number of people calling you, i.e., if caller ID is enabled.
iPhones have a lot of hidden features, and these codes are a clear example of that. They allow you to access valuable information about your device and customize its settings in ways that are not possible through regular menus.
By memorizing them, you will be able to get the most out of your iPhone. Now you know, the next time you need to check signal strength, block outgoing calls, or just dig deeper into the system details, remember these codes.