What is the *#61 code used for? Dialing *#61# from a phone on a GSM network like AT&T or T-Mobile will list any conditional call forwarding settings that are causing unanswered calls and subsequent voicemails to be diverted to another number.
With the *#61# settings interrogation code, you can see if calls are being forwarded to another number whenever they go unanswered. If the "Voice Call Forwarding" and "Data Call Forwarding" say they're disabled, that's good.
61 to divert calls not answered after 15 seconds. 62 to divert calls when your phone is switched off. 67 to divert calls when your phone is engaged.
Code to check if phone is tapped: *#21# Code to show unknown connections and tracking (for Android): *#*#4636#*#* or *#*#197328640#*#*
Go to Settings – Applications – Manage Applications or Running Services, and you may be able to spot suspicious looking files. Good spy programs usually disguise the file names so that they don't stand out but sometimes they may contain terms like spy, monitor, stealth, and so on.
Block calls from your phone
You can: Press *61 to add the number of the last call received to your call block list. Press *80 to turn call blocking off. Press *60 to turn call blocking back on.
*31# (Disable Caller ID)
If you want to keep your privacy and prevent others from knowing when you call them, you can disable caller ID by using this code.
When you enter *#0*# into the phone's dialer, the device enters service mode and brings up a diagnostics menu. From this screen, you can view and run multiple diagnostics to test device hardware like buttons, sensors, and cameras.
The user can activate call forwarding while the calls are unanswered by dialling **61*<Mobile Number>. To deactivate this, dial ##61#.
*60 - Call Block: Prevents calls from select phone numbers and gives callers a recording that says you're not accepting calls. *67 - Caller ID Block: Hides your phone number on Caller ID systems. *69 - Call Return: Redials the last number that called you.
Call Block, otherwise known as Call Screening, is a feature that allows you to block calls from up to 10 phone numbers within your local calling area for a low monthly rate. Turn on: Press *60.
Code to verify if your phone is being tracked
Hackers can easily track the location of your phone. Use these codes if you suspect cybercriminals are tapping or tracking your Android — enter *#*#4636#*#* or *#*#197328640#*#* via the dialer pad.
Yes just hang up, *61 only blocks the last number that called so if you wait for a couple more calls it will block the wrong one, you can wait as long as you like as long as there's no more calls between the one you want to block and when you execute the code.
When you dial *#21#, you are, in fact, activating a feature access code that quickly tells you the status of call forwarding for your phone. It's a quick way of seeing what, in the case of this particular 'setting interrogation code,' your call forwarding settings. That's it, nothing more or less.
Call barring lets you block incoming or outgoing calls to and from your phone. This may be useful if you keep receiving unwanted telemarketer calls or want to avoid expensive international calls. To check if the feature is enabled on your device, dial *#33#. Use the code *33*pin# to enable call barring on your iPhone.
*#*#4636#*#* – Phone information, usage statistics and battery. *#*#273282*255*663282*#*#* – Immediate backup of all media files. *#9090# – Diagnostic configuration. *2767*3855# – Format device to factory state (will delete everything on phone) *#*#232339#*#* – Wireless LAN tests.
*#*#4636#*#* Displays information about the phone, battery, and various network statistics.
The National Do Not Call Registry helps you reduce the number of telemarketing calls you receive. Stop unwanted sales calls by registering your phone number: Online: Visit DoNotCall.gov. By phone: Call 1-888-382-1222 or TTY: 1-866-290-4236.
To turn off caller ID, open Settings, tap Applications, and then tap Phone. Locate and tap More Settings. Tap Caller ID. And select Hide Number.
Call return (*69) automatically dials your last incoming call, whether the call was answered, unanswered or busy. Call within 30 minutes, during which you can still make and receive calls. To deactivate while waiting for the party you are trying to reach to become available, dial *89.
Unfortunately, there is no direct way to check if the camera or the microphone of your Android device is being accessed. However, there is a workaround for it. Android users can download an app called Access Dots from the Google Play Store which will notify users the same way iPhone does.
The best way to block phone tracking is to use a VPN. But you can also change a few settings on your phone or switch to a different browser to stop tracking. You can hide your location via settings, block ad tracking with a dedicated private browser, and encrypt all of your internet traffic with a VPN.
It is possible for someone to find your location by texting you if they have access to your phone's location information or if you share your location with them. For example, if you receive a text message with a link to a location, clicking on the link could allow the sender to track your location.