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)
| Code | Function |
| 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)
| Code | Function |
| 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
| Code | Function |
| 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)
| Code | Function |
| 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.