AndroidTutor2018- The Galaxy S3 has some cool hidden features that let you become a power user in ways far beyond what you would think. We've already shared some simple hidden features of the Galaxy S3 but this time, we're sharing a built-in service menu that lets you test everything from your S3's pixels to your sensors and touch responsiveness. If you're the kind of nerd who likes to get under the hood of your smartphone, this is the menu for you.
The Galaxy S3 still has lots of life in it, but here's how you can run your own diagnostic tests on it. / © Samsung
So, how do you access the service menu on a Galaxy S3? The diagnostic tool is primarily meant for service technicians, so it's easily available but not widely known about. Just go to your dialer and enter the following code to bring up the diagnostic tool: *#0*#
Just type *#0*# into the dialer to bring up the secret service menu screen (right). / © AndroidPIT
This will bring up the above service menu screen, with options ranging from color floods (so you can easily isolate dead pixels on-screen), to speaker performance, LEDs, cameras and vibration. Some of it is not exactly going to be useful on a daily basis, but for a one-off novelty it's kinda cool to see (and it's a nice little prank to play on a friend's phone too). Plus, if anything on that list starts causing you problems, you know exactly where to go to test it for yourself before shipping your S3 off for repair. Here's some of the tests in action.
You can test all of your sesors (left) and your display's dimming (right) / © AndroidPIT
Galaxy S3 touch responsiveness test (left) and low frequency LCD test (right) / © AndroidPIT
Check out our list of secret Android codes (there's a link at the bottom for Samsung-specific codes too).
If you have root access and want to delve a little deeper into the internal settings of your Galaxy S3 you can also try out a cool little app called Note 2 Hidden Settings which simply places a menu skin over some of the other internal settings to be found in your Samsung device. It was made for the Note 2 but it works fine on other devices like the Galaxy S3 too.
Note 2 Hidden Settings Have you ever tried to repair your smartphone problems yourself? Did you know about service menus and Android codes before, such as on the Galaxy S3?
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10 WickedSweet28 Aug 28, 2015 Link to comment
I already knew several things about the "behind the scene " type of thing on my S3, and I haven't tried this nor the codes yet, but can't wait to.
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3 David Fletcher Feb 7, 2015 Link to comment
I have the sch-s968c s3 and that code isn't working. any idea why not?
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1 Jiří Dec 2, 2014 Link to comment
The Service Mode one, not diagnosis tests (*#0*#) like shown above, can be accessed by dialing: *#197328640# and wait. ( on galaxy S3 )
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1 Bob Manning Aug 14, 2014 Link to comment
I cannot get that code to work on my s3. is this available for all carriers or do some have it disabled. once I enter *#0*#, do I have to push anything else or wait for a minute.
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8 red Sep 16, 2014 Link to comment
after you enter *#0*# press the green phone icon and it should launch right away - mine did
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1 Jiří Dec 2, 2014 Link to comment
The Service Mode one, not diagnosis tests (*#0*#) like shown above, can be accessed by dialing: *#197328640# and wait. ( on galaxy S3 )
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1 Jiří Dec 2, 2014 Link to comment
The Service Mode one, not diagnosis tests (*#0*#) like shown above, can be accessed by dialing: *#197328640# and wait. ( on galaxy S3 )
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1 Kenneth Mabie Sep 25, 2015 Link to comment
Hey you make no sense...
The service mode one, not diagnosis test.
Wtf does that even mean.
Btw *#197328640# didn't do a Damn thing...
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4 Ana Guerrinha Aug 14, 2014 Link to comment
does it not work with custom rom?
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2 K. Koenen Apr 11, 2014 Link to comment
Same code for note 3
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The Galaxy S3 still has lots of life in it, but here's how you can run your own diagnostic tests on it. / © Samsung
So, how do you access the service menu on a Galaxy S3? The diagnostic tool is primarily meant for service technicians, so it's easily available but not widely known about. Just go to your dialer and enter the following code to bring up the diagnostic tool: *#0*#
Just type *#0*# into the dialer to bring up the secret service menu screen (right). / © AndroidPIT
This will bring up the above service menu screen, with options ranging from color floods (so you can easily isolate dead pixels on-screen), to speaker performance, LEDs, cameras and vibration. Some of it is not exactly going to be useful on a daily basis, but for a one-off novelty it's kinda cool to see (and it's a nice little prank to play on a friend's phone too). Plus, if anything on that list starts causing you problems, you know exactly where to go to test it for yourself before shipping your S3 off for repair. Here's some of the tests in action.
You can test all of your sesors (left) and your display's dimming (right) / © AndroidPIT
Galaxy S3 touch responsiveness test (left) and low frequency LCD test (right) / © AndroidPIT
Check out our list of secret Android codes (there's a link at the bottom for Samsung-specific codes too).
If you have root access and want to delve a little deeper into the internal settings of your Galaxy S3 you can also try out a cool little app called Note 2 Hidden Settings which simply places a menu skin over some of the other internal settings to be found in your Samsung device. It was made for the Note 2 but it works fine on other devices like the Galaxy S3 too.
Note 2 Hidden Settings Have you ever tried to repair your smartphone problems yourself? Did you know about service menus and Android codes before, such as on the Galaxy S3?
Where to buy Samsung Galaxy S3
Best price 4.8" Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S3 S III I9300 Android OS Smartphone 16GB Blue $102.00
$102.00 total
Check Offer
NEW Samsung Galaxy S3 Unlocked Mobile Phone - 16GB 8MP GPS WIFI ANDROID - White $103.06
$103.06 total
Check Offer
Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 16GB Unlocked 3G Smart Phone - Blue $103.37
$103.37 total
Check Offer
Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 16GB Unlocked 3G Smart Phone - Black $103.37
$103.37 total
Check Offer
Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 16GB Unlocked 3G Smart Phone - WHITE $103.37
$103.37 total
Check Offer
Compare prices
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10 WickedSweet28 Aug 28, 2015 Link to comment
I already knew several things about the "behind the scene " type of thing on my S3, and I haven't tried this nor the codes yet, but can't wait to.
0
Reply
3 David Fletcher Feb 7, 2015 Link to comment
I have the sch-s968c s3 and that code isn't working. any idea why not?
0
Reply
1 Jiří Dec 2, 2014 Link to comment
The Service Mode one, not diagnosis tests (*#0*#) like shown above, can be accessed by dialing: *#197328640# and wait. ( on galaxy S3 )
0
Reply
1 Bob Manning Aug 14, 2014 Link to comment
I cannot get that code to work on my s3. is this available for all carriers or do some have it disabled. once I enter *#0*#, do I have to push anything else or wait for a minute.
0
Reply
8 red Sep 16, 2014 Link to comment
after you enter *#0*# press the green phone icon and it should launch right away - mine did
0
Reply
1 Jiří Dec 2, 2014 Link to comment
The Service Mode one, not diagnosis tests (*#0*#) like shown above, can be accessed by dialing: *#197328640# and wait. ( on galaxy S3 )
0
Reply
1 Jiří Dec 2, 2014 Link to comment
The Service Mode one, not diagnosis tests (*#0*#) like shown above, can be accessed by dialing: *#197328640# and wait. ( on galaxy S3 )
0
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1 Kenneth Mabie Sep 25, 2015 Link to comment
Hey you make no sense...
The service mode one, not diagnosis test.
Wtf does that even mean.
Btw *#197328640# didn't do a Damn thing...
0
Reply
4 Ana Guerrinha Aug 14, 2014 Link to comment
does it not work with custom rom?
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2 K. Koenen Apr 11, 2014 Link to comment
Same code for note 3
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