Verizon Wireless Feature & Service Codes

Originally Posted by roamer1

Hmm... Here in Atlanta....

Originally Posted by MorrowLess

*86 - Automatic Callback Deactivation

Originally Posted by silno03

*866 shuts voicemail off.
*864 turns it back on.

Originally Posted by apollosmith

Dial these numbers then press END (not SEND):

##1111 - fades out the screen. Not quite sure what it is supposed to do. Press END to get back to normal.

##2773 - field test mode.
Rx = Receive power measured in dB.
Tx = Send power measured in dB.
P_Rev Protocol Revision = 6 is 1x, 4 is regular CDMA.
Ec = A measure of how strong individual connections from the tower are compared to everything that the tower is transmitting. Compares the pilot signal to the overall level of traffic, but this is a good indicator of how your connection compares to the overall level of traffic from the tower. -3 dB to -8 dB is usually a “good” Ec. When Ec gets larger, like -10 dB or -15 dB phones will start having trouble maintaining their connections, even with full signal.
C = Channel. B side carriers start on 384. Will increase by 1.25MHz or 41 channels.

##20022002 - Be very careful! NAM programming menu. Under "Voice Option" you can also change your vocoder to 13K QCELP for a better sounding vocoder, but I'm not sure if Verizon supports it.

##2222 - display CDMA Automatic Gain Control and Low Noise Amplifier data

##2240 - S/W test. I don't know what any of this is, so be careful.

##2250 - RFNV Contents. Tons of options here. I have no idea what they do.

##2283 - Set the data port baud rate.

##7738 - Change P_Rev. Allows you to force CDMA (Select Rev 4)

##1122 - Test ringtone, vibrate, and colors. Adjust contrast and stuff.

##1133 - Be careful! Resets the phone back to factory settings.

##1144 - Change the length of the keypad tones. Navigation keys don't work here, use the numbers to change values.

##27752345 - Battery info and modification. Be careful!

##27732726 - Software tests and stuff. Displays the date/time of firmware. Lots of cool stuff in here.

2539** - Change authentication key. Be VERY careful!

-Smitty

Originally Posted by mauricer1

if im callign someone on verizon, and i block caller ID, will it still be an IN NETWORK call for me?

Originally Posted by moshun

How do you guys figure out all those codes in your area? Like I see someone posted numbers to contact NBC and a number to report DUI's... I am tempted to just dial random codes to see what I find but that's a little to scary for me. I'm in Phoenix, Arizona by the way. Anyone know of any specific for my area?

Originally Posted by apollosmith

These are all the ones I could find. These all work on the VOX 8600 and may or may not work on your phone/provider. I'm working on a Web page for the 8600 that will have all the hacks, tons of tips, and other cool stuff on it. I'll post it in a day or two as soon as my cable gets here and I can try a few other things.

Dial these number then press SEND:
*611 - Call Verizon customer service. I've nearly worn these keys off my phone. ;-)

411 - Information. You can actually get all sorts of cool things (restaurant listing, movie listings, etc.) from these guys, though they give you the wrong phone number about half the time. It costs $1.25 plus airptime for each call.

#MIN or #646 - Stay on the line a few seconds to receive a text message displaying last bill date and total, total peak minutes, total offpeak/night minutes, total weekend minutes, total peak mobile2mobile minutes, and total offpeak mobile2mobile minutes. No more checking my balance online. Remember, incoming text messages cost $.02 each (unless you have a text messaging plan).

#BAL or #225 - Same as above.

#VG or #84 - Voice Gear. A pay service that allows you to dial numbers and access information (stock quotes, sports scores, directory assistance, etc.) with your voice.

*VM or *86 - access voice mail. Press # during your greeting, then follow the prompts. Airtime charges apply.

*228 - Select option 1 to update/program your phone. I don't think this really does anything. It does NOT update your phones firmware. Select option to to update your preferred roaming list (PRL). This tells your phone which wireless systems to use and which ones not to use. Update this every few months, especially if you travel - it may save you a lot in roaming charges if your phone is using someone elses network when a new Verizon tower is in the area. Your phone will automatically reset when it is done.

*67 +10 digit number - Disable caller id for your call. The party you're calling will see 'Unavailable' instead of your number.

*72 + 10 digit number - Start call forwarding. Calls will be forwarded to the number you enter if you do not answer after 2 or 3 rings or if you are currently using the phone.

*73 - End call forwarding.

#7623 or #ROAD- Roadside assistance. I'm not sure what they do, but I'm sure it will cost you.

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Dial these numbers then press END (not SEND):

##1111 - fades out the screen. Not quite sure what it is supposed to do. Press END to get back to normal.

##2773 - field test mode.
Rx = Receive power measured in dB.
Tx = Send power measured in dB.
P_Rev Protocol Revision = 6 is 1x, 4 is regular CDMA.
Ec = A measure of how strong individual connections from the tower are compared to everything that the tower is transmitting. Compares the pilot signal to the overall level of traffic, but this is a good indicator of how your connection compares to the overall level of traffic from the tower. -3 dB to -8 dB is usually a “good” Ec. When Ec gets larger, like -10 dB or -15 dB phones will start having trouble maintaining their connections, even with full signal.
C = Channel. B side carriers start on 384. Will increase by 1.25MHz or 41 channels.

##20022002 - Be very careful! NAM programming menu. Under "Voice Option" you can also change your vocoder to 13K QCELP for a better sounding vocoder, but I'm not sure if Verizon supports it.

##2222 - display CDMA Automatic Gain Control and Low Noise Amplifier data

##2240 - S/W test. I don't know what any of this is, so be careful.

##2250 - RFNV Contents. Tons of options here. I have no idea what they do.

##2283 - Set the data port baud rate.

##7738 - Change P_Rev. Allows you to force CDMA (Select Rev 4)

##1122 - Test ringtone, vibrate, and colors. Adjust contrast and stuff.

##1133 - Be careful! Resets the phone back to factory settings.

##1144 - Change the length of the keypad tones. Navigation keys don't work here, use the numbers to change values.

##27752345 - Battery info and modification. Be careful!

##27732726 - Software tests and stuff. Displays the date/time of firmware. Lots of cool stuff in here.

2539** - Change authentication key. Be VERY careful!

-Smitty

Originally Posted by Li0rE

do any of the codes starting with ## work on V3C? I tried it but doesnt work. Neither does ##DIALUP

Originally Posted by SQFreak

For you, yes, but not for the person you're calling.

Originally Posted by rkawski

This is not true. Blocking your number only blocks the Caller ID information. Verizon still knows your MIN and the MIN of the person you are calling. CID blocking has nothing to do with IN.

This is bad information that is spread even by the customer service reps at VZW.

Originally Posted by JenJen

Actually it is true.

From VZW's website...

"National IN Calling
If Caller ID is not present or Caller ID Block is initiated, National IN Calling does not apply to incoming calls and will apply to outgoing calls only. National IN Calling is not available to customers whose wireless exchange restricts the delivery of Caller ID or with fixed wireless devices with usage substantially from a single cell site. National IN Calling does not apply if Call Forwarding or No Answer/Busy Transfer features are activated or to data usage, including Push to Talk calls, Picture Messaging or Video Messaging, calls to check your Voice Mail and calls to Verizon Wireless customers using Airfone® Service or any of the VZGlobal services. National IN Calling does not apply in those areas of Louisiana and Mississippi where your phone’s roaming indicator flashes."

Originally Posted by Aileron

You're in PHX and you use VZW? I've been visiting Scottsdale for nearly a week now (Troon North area) and VZW sucks. Never thought I'd say that as I've used it in many cities in this country and it's quite good in my hometown of NYC.

Originally Posted by Vatothe0

IIRC that has to do with roam call delivery. I wouldn't worry about it though.

Originally Posted by aaronhurd

Does anyone have a complete list of all of Verizon's # and * codes . . . with explanations of what these codes do. I know that there are codes to check your minute usage, turn on or off follow-me-roaming, caller ID, etc . . . and people occasionally mention this in threads . . . but having a complete list would be nice. So, does anyone? :-)

Originally Posted by mbaverizon

banned without a warning?

Originally Posted by Life-Is-Good

Yeah, they banned me last week too, without a warning or an explanation. I presume that they considered some information in some of my posts to be bordering on "Hacking". . .

Originally Posted by Nathan0490

Hey guys is there any possible way to block a phone #?
TIA, been getting some harrassing phone calls.

Originally Posted by wmagb

You dial *73 and press send to disable that feature.

http://support.vzw.com/features/cal...r_transfer.html

Originally Posted by apollosmith

****************************
Dial these numbers then press END (not SEND):

##1111 - fades out the screen. Not quite sure what it is supposed to do. Press END to get back to normal.

##2773 - field test mode.
Rx = Receive power measured in dB.
Tx = Send power measured in dB.
P_Rev Protocol Revision = 6 is 1x, 4 is regular CDMA.
Ec = A measure of how strong individual connections from the tower are compared to everything that the tower is transmitting. Compares the pilot signal to the overall level of traffic, but this is a good indicator of how your connection compares to the overall level of traffic from the tower. -3 dB to -8 dB is usually a “good” Ec. When Ec gets larger, like -10 dB or -15 dB phones will start having trouble maintaining their connections, even with full signal.
C = Channel. B side carriers start on 384. Will increase by 1.25MHz or 41 channels.

##20022002 - Be very careful! NAM programming menu. Under "Voice Option" you can also change your vocoder to 13K QCELP for a better sounding vocoder, but I'm not sure if Verizon supports it.

##2222 - display CDMA Automatic Gain Control and Low Noise Amplifier data

##2240 - S/W test. I don't know what any of this is, so be careful.

##2250 - RFNV Contents. Tons of options here. I have no idea what they do.

##2283 - Set the data port baud rate.

##7738 - Change P_Rev. Allows you to force CDMA (Select Rev 4)

##1122 - Test ringtone, vibrate, and colors. Adjust contrast and stuff.

##1133 - Be careful! Resets the phone back to factory settings.

##1144 - Change the length of the keypad tones. Navigation keys don't work here, use the numbers to change values.

##27752345 - Battery info and modification. Be careful!

##27732726 - Software tests and stuff. Displays the date/time of firmware. Lots of cool stuff in here.

2539** - Change authentication key. Be VERY careful!

-Smitty

Originally Posted by EXrider

*866 doesn't seem to work for me. Is there any other way to turn voicemail off!? My ex is driving me INSANE!!!

Originally Posted by enine

Although it was noted that *67 isn't verizon specific, is there an opposite of it. Our phones default to showing private and I have issues every now and then with others not accepting calls from a private number so if there was a code to allow the my number to show up I could put it in the front of the phone book entry for that person.

Originally Posted by enine

Although it was noted that *67 isn't verizon specific, is there an opposite of it. Our phones default to showing private and I have issues every now and then with others not accepting calls from a private number so if there was a code to allow the my number to show up I could put it in the front of the phone book entry for that person.

Originally Posted by leesweet

BTW, doesn't work, with either *76 or *76-cell phone's number. Get 'Your number can't be completed as dialed'.

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Originally Posted by tvith

Not sure if anyone stated this but... instead of using 411, dial 800-free-411 (800-3733-411) it actually tells u the call is free... although i haven't really used it, i can't say wether it's a fake or not. I just learned of it a few days ago, called it, and it did say the service is free of charge, but i called from my office and not the cellphone so idk if they charge extra like 411 does.

Originally Posted by Spike05

NJ (have used it) and NY (should also work)

*82+area code+tel number

unlocks yer phone number in case your calling someone who has caller ID with anonymous call rejection - it let's yer call go thru.....

Originally Posted by MountainBikerMark

Kid,did you look at the date this thread was started? things have changed a buch in 4 years dude

Originally Posted by hwertz

This'll be a fun thread. I think there's quite a lot of these.
So, I saw these a few days ago (off VZW's web site)


So if you're tethering with a phone, *765 is default and lets yours phone ring, the data session pauses if you answer, and resumes when you hang up. *7650 I think your calls just go straight to voice mail if you're in a data session.

Oh, and of course *228. "Option 2" updates your roaming list (this doesn't add individual cell sites, just whole network sections by SID and NID). Option 1 does the PRL plus some other stuff. *22899 duplicates *228 option 1. *22800 and *22801 force the phone onto cellular A and cellular B band, and *22802 through *22807 do PCS A-F dialing straight into *228 on that band. If your phone gets programmed for the completely wrong carrier somehow (US Cellular, Alltel, and Verizon all use 000000 for the phone's lock code, so this could happen I guess) you can manually dial the right band for your area and program it with these.

*86 (*VM) dials voicemail.