This is a list of useful shortcuts, hidden functions, smart system codes and SIM card codes that Blackberry users should know. Unfortunately, many Blackberry users don’t know these codes and those that do only know a few of those codes.
In one of my previous posts titled 10 useful tips every Blackberry user should know, I talked about faster and easier ways to execute tasks on Blackberry. It’s different from this post. You can check it out.
Hidden Functions (HOLD ALT) on Blackberry
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
Some other Codes & Function on Blackberry
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
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