iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and the ultra-slim and remarkably light iPhone Air. An upgrade to iOS 26 brings a multitude of features that are compatible with iPhones as far back as the iPhone 11 and iPhone SE (2nd-gen). Additionally, there are concealed tricks utilizing special carrier codes that you might not have been aware you could access; and you don’t need to be an expert coder to navigate them.
These concealed codes can be accessed through the phone dialer (yes, these devices can still make traditional calls) and start with unique symbols such as an asterisk (*) or hash sign (#) accompanied by numbers. One of the most recognized codes is certainly *67 for blocking caller ID. However, there are various others that offer valuable insights or execute helpful functions. Keep in mind, alongside iPhone 17, a number of these codes are also applicable to older iPhone models and Android smartphones.
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Curious about the local networks and cellular towers, as well as the quality of your phone’s signal strength? Dial *3001#12345#* to obtain the specifics. You may find the information difficult to interpret unless you possess some technical expertise in wireless networks. You will encounter details such as the bandwidth, the network you are connected to, such as 5G, and which radio your phone is utilizing, like LTE.
If you need to determine the unique International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number of your device, it’s essential for identifying lost or stolen phones, checking if your phone is carrier-locked, or when
