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 perssonalization
MEP3 Enable/Disable Network subset personalization
MEP4 Enable/Disable Service provider personalization
MEP5 Enable/Disable Corporate personalization
MEPD MEP Information Display - Shows Status