To check if your phone might be hacked or monitored, you can dial specific secret codes that reveal call forwarding, network, and tracking information: For both Android and iPhone:
- Dial
*#21#to see if your calls, messages, or data are being forwarded to another number without your knowledge. Unexpected forwarding numbers may indicate hacking or tapping
- Dial
*#62#to check where calls go when your phone is unreachable, which can reveal conditional forwarding
- Dial
*#67#to see where calls are forwarded when your phone is busy
- Dial
##002#to disable all call forwarding and redirections, which can help stop unauthorized forwarding
- Dial
*#06#to display your phone’s IMEI number. A mismatch between this and the original IMEI may indicate tampering or cloning, though it doesn’t confirm hacking itself
Additional Android-specific codes:
- Dial
*#*#4636#*#*or*#*#197328640#*#*to open a testing menu showing network activity, signal strength, and other details that may help detect unusual behavior or tracking
- Dial
*#*#232338#*#*to show your phone’s MAC address, which you can compare with your router’s device list to detect unauthorized connections
Additional iPhone-specific code:
- Dial
*3001#12345#*to enter Field Test Mode, showing detailed network and connection info that can help identify suspicious activity or tracking attempts
These codes do not definitively prove hacking but can reveal signs such as unauthorized call forwarding or unusual network activity. For deeper security, running a dedicated anti-spyware scan or consulting professional security tools is recommended
. In summary, start with dialing:
*#21#to check call/data forwarding*#62#and*#67#for conditional forwarding##002#to disable forwarding*#06#to verify IMEI- Android:
*#*#4636#*#*for network info - iPhone:
*3001#12345#*for Field Test Mode
These steps help you detect if your phone is being tapped or hacked.
