Open the engineering menu on Android

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With the help of the engineering menu, user can perform advanced device configuration. This feature is not well known, so it is necessary to break down all the alternatives to have access to it.

The ability to open the engineering menu is not enabled on all devices. In some of them, is not enabled at all or has been superseded by developer mode. There are several ways to access essential features and, as usual, certain engineering menu codes in Android are responsible for this.

Method 1: enter a code

First, you should pay attention to the devices that have this function. To have access to it, you must enter a special code (depends on the manufacturer).

Warning: this method is not suitable for most tablets due to the lack of a dial function.

To use this function, open the dialer app and find your device code in the list:

  • Samsung – * # * # 4636 # * # *, * # * # 8255 # **, * # * # 197328640 # * # *
  • HTC – * ## 3424 ## *, * ## 4636 # * # *, * #### 8255 ## *
  • Sony – * ## 7378423 ## *, * ## 3646633 ## *, * ## 3649547 ## *
  • Huawei – * ## 2846579 # *, * ## 2846579159 # * #
  • MTK – * ## 54298 # * # *, * ## 3646633 # * # *
  • To fly, Alcatel, Texet – * # * # 3646633 # * # *
  • Philips – * ## 3338613 # * # *, * ## 13411 # * # *
  • ZTE, Motorola – * # * # 4636 # * # *
  • Status – * # * # 3646633 # * #
  • LG – 3845 # * 855 #
  • MediaTek processor devices – * # * # 54298 # **, * # * # 3646633 # * # *
  • Acer – * ## 2237332846633 # * #

This list does not include all devices available on the market. If your smartphone is not on it, consider the following methods.

Method 2: Specialized programs

This option is more relevant for tablets, since you don't need to enter the code. It can also be used for smartphones, if the code entry is unsuccessful.

To use this method, the user must open “Game market”. and in the search box, writes “Engineering menu”.. According to the results, select one of the provided apps.

Below is a summary of several of them:

MTK engineering mode

The application is designed to run the engineering menu on devices with a MediaTek processor (MTK). Available functions include advanced settings management for the processor and the Android system itself. You can use the program in case there is no opportunity to enter the code every time you open this menu. In other situations, it is better to opt for the special code, since the program can put an unnecessary load on the device and slow down its operation.

Download the MTK Engineering Mode app

Shortcut master

The program will be suitable for most Android devices. Despite this, instead of the standard engineering menu, the user will have access to advanced settings and codes for applications already installed. This can be a good alternative to engineering mode, since the chance of damaging the device is much less. At the same time, the program can be installed on devices for which the standard codes for opening the engineering menu are not suitable.

Download the Shortcut Master app

When working with any of these applications, should be as careful as possible, since careless actions can damage your device and turn it into a “brick”. Before you install a program that doesn't figure Listed, read their comments to avoid possible problems.

Method 3: developer mode

On a large number of devices, you can use developer mode instead of engineering menu. The latter also has a set of advanced functions, but they are different from those offered by the engineering mode. This is due to the fact that when working with the engineering mode there is a high risk of problems with the device, especially for inexperienced users. In developer mode, this risk is minimized.

To activate this mode, do the following:

  1. Open the device settings through the top menu or the application icon.
  2. Scroll down the menu and find the section “On the phone”. and run it.
  3. The basic data of the device will be presented in front of you. Scroll down to “Mounting number”..
  4. Press several times (5-7 ringtones, depending on the device) until you get a notification saying you have become a developer.

  5. Later it returns to the configuration menu. There will be a new post “For developers”.what do you need to open.
  6. Make sure it's activated (there is a respective switch on the top). Then, you can start working with the available functions.

The developer menu includes a large number of available functions, including USB backup and debugging capabilities. Many of them can be helpful, but make sure it is necessary before using one of them.

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