Blackberry Secret Codes and Hacks

Blackberry secret codes for hidden menus work a bit differently to all other manufacturers since you don't use the *#code# sequence but rather activate most of the codes by holding the ALT key. As always it is right to point out that these are not some magic Blackberry hacks just the codes to access the hidden menu systems which people commonly refer to as the Blackberry secret codes. To use these codes you just have to enter the key sequence as specified.

Hidden Functions (HOLD ALT)

ALT+NMLL

Changes the signal meter from the standard bars to a decibel display, entering the code again will revert back to the bars

ALT+LSHIFT+H

The Techinical information menu, if you are trying to get support or help you will probably need the information displayed here

ALT+VALD

Validates the address book, can only be used in the address book

ALT+RBLD

Forces the address book to rebuild, can only be used in the address book

*#06#

Displays the IMEI (home screen)

ALT+RBVS

Used in the browser to view the page source code, useful if you are developing applications

ALT+LGLG

Displays the devices event log, if you are struggling to get BES/BIS working the information here can be very useful

ALT+SHIFT+DEL

Soft reset a blackberry device, this is not a format or hard reset. Just a reboot

Smart System Codes (Type these in a message box for example while composing a new e-mail)

MYVER

Displays the Software Version and Model Number of the device

LD

Local Date is displayed

LT

Local Time is displayed

MYSIQ

Displays the device owner information

MYPIN

Device PIN is displayed

Other Codes

ALT+LEFTCAPS

Displays the Language Selection Screen

LOLO

Use on the Date/Time screen to display the network date and time

ALT+VIEW

Displays the ID's in the messages menu

ALT+THMN

Use in the themes menu to disable themes

ALT+THMD

Use in the theme menu to return to the default blackberry theme

ALT+SMON

Enables the simulated WLAN wizard (WLAN Menu)

ALT+SMOF

Disables the simulated WLAN wizard (WLAN Menu)

BUYR

Display data and voice usage, enter at the status screen (options>status)

TEST

Performs a full device test, enter at the status screen (options>status)

Sim Card Shortcuts (no ALT required, found under Options>Advanced>Sim Card)

MEP1

Enable/Disable Sim personalization

MEP2

Enable/Disable Network personalization

MEP3

Enable/Disable Network subset personalization

MEP4

Enable/Disable Service provider personalization

MEP5

Enable/Disable Corporate personalization

MEPD

MEP Information Display - Shows Status

A lot of the Blackberry Secret codes are actually shortcuts to the hidden menu areas that people are simply not aware of.