What is the hidden menu for iPhone?

Many apps on the iPhone have hidden menus called Quick Actions. All you have to do is hold down the icon for the app you want to see the Quick Action menu for. Apps that come pre-installed on your iPhone, like the Camera, Mail, Notes, Settings, Messages and Phone apps have these menus.
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What is the secret button on iPhone?

The feature that turns the Apple logo on the back of your iPhone into a secret button is called Back Tap. It is hidden within the Accessibility settings of your iPhone and it is switched off by default.
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What does *# 31 do on iPhone?

#31# Probably the most sneaky of these iPhone secret codes, #31# lets you mask your phone number, so that whoever it is that you're trying to call won't be able to see that the call is actually coming from you. To use this code, simply dial #31# + the phone number that you're trying to reach and then press 'Call'.
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What can be hidden on iPhone?

10 Ways to Hide Personal Content on Your iPhone
  1. Hide Your Personal Photos. ...
  2. Hide a Purchased App. ...
  3. Remove an App From Your iPhone's Home Screen. ...
  4. Don't Show Notifications or Previews on Your Lock Screen. ...
  5. Filter Unknown Senders in the Messages App. ...
  6. Delete Recent Calls. ...
  7. Lock Your Notes With a Password.
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Where are hidden apps on iPhone?

Unhide apps on your iPhone or iPad
  1. Open the App Store app.
  2. Tap the account button , or your photo or initials, at the top of the screen.
  3. Tap your name or Apple ID. ...
  4. Scroll down and tap Hidden Purchases.
  5. Find the app that you want, then tap Unhide.
  6. To return to the App Store, tap Account Settings, then tap Done.
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Can iPhone text messages be hidden?

Step 1: Head to Settings. Step 2: Go to Notifications. Step 3: Tap Show Previews. Step 4: Select Never.
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What is * 82 on your iPhone?

*82 - Unblocks Caller ID on one outbound call

This star code will unblock your caller ID for a single outgoing call if you have previously used *61 to block caller ID for all outbound calls.
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What does * 57 mean on the phone?

Malicious caller identification, introduced in 1992 as Call Trace, is activated by Vertical service code Star codes *57, and is an upcharge fee subscription service offered by telephone company providers which, when dialed immediately after a malicious call, records meta-data for police follow-up.
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What is * 74 on your phone?

Speed Dialing

Establish a short list of up to eight numbers, or a longer list of up to 30 numbers. To program your Speed Calling 8 list, dial *74. Listen for the dialtone, then dial the one-digit number (2 through 9) you would like to use to dial a frequently called number.
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What does * 88 do on a cell phone?

Call Park Retrieve

Retrieve or reconnect with a call that is currently parked. Lift the telephone handset, press the speaker button, or the headset button. Dial the code *88.
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What is * 82 on your phone?

You can also use *82 to unblock your number in case your call gets rejected temporarily. Some providers and users will automatically block private numbers, so using this code will help you bypass this filter. Blocking your number can go a long way in stopping annoying robocalls.
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What happens when you call ## 002?

##002# - If your voice call or data call, or SMS call has been forwarded, dialling this USSD code will erase them. *#21# - By dialling this USSD code, you would get to know if your calls have been diverted somewhere else or not.
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How do I use * 77?

When an anonymous caller attempts to call you when this feature is activated, they will hear a message informing them to hang up, remove the call display block and call again. To activate Anonymous Call Reject, dial * 77. To deactivate Anonymous Call Reject, dial * 87.
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What is * 73 on a cell phone?

Call forwarding is disabled by dialing *73. This feature requires a subscription from the telephone company. Also available in some areas is Remote Access to call forwarding, which permit the control over call forwarding from telephones other than the subscriber's telephone.
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What does * 97 do on a phone?

The next time you receive a call from a number you wish to block, end the call and dial *97. The number will automatically be added to your Selective Call Rejection list. You can block up to 100 numbers.
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What happens when you dial * 3001 12345 #* on an iPhone?

Dial *3001#12345#* and press the Call button. This will launch the Field Test Mode app and where the bars/dots were in the top left corner of the screen, you'll now see a negative number. The negative number is the decibel signal strength reading and should be followed by the carrier name and then the network type.
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What does * 3370 do on an iPhone?

For iPhone users, it turns out there's a little-known code that may help boost your cell reception: *3370#, followed by tapping the "call" button. "If you ever find yourself somewhere getting poor cellphone reception, type in this code to turn on 'enhanced full rate' mode," writes Jayna Taylor-Smith on Reader's Digest.
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Can you use * 77 on cell phones?

Police say don't use *77 to block robocalls on your cellphone. You'll reach 911 instead.
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How do you hide conversations on iPhone?

Open the conversation, tap the profile icon on top, tap Info, and toggle the Hide Alerts option.
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What apps hide Messages on iPhone?

Best iphone apps to hide text messages
  1. Vault.
  2. CoverMe Private Text & Call.
  3. Fingerprint Lock Hide Message.
  4. GO SMS Pro.
  5. Hide My Notes,SMS and Email.
  6. TextLock Protect text messages.
  7. Calculator ++
  8. Message Lock.
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How do you uncover hidden Messages on iPhone?

How to Unhide Messages on iPhone
  1. Go to Settings and click Notifications.
  2. Swipe down the screen and find Messages > Tap on Messages.
  3. Allow Notifications. ...
  4. Here you can choose to unhide alerts from the Lock Screen, Notification Center, and Banners, or select all to show text conversations.
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What does * 60 do on a phone?

Call Block, otherwise known as Call Screening, is a feature that allows you to block calls from up to 10 phone numbers within your local calling area for a low monthly rate. Turn on: Press *60.
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How do you use * 57?

Activate Call Trace

Pick up the phone and press *57 (touch tone) or 1157 (rotary). You'll hear a confirmation tone and message will be heard If the trace is successful. You must keep a written log of the date and time of harassing calls to retrieve Call Trace information.
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How do I make my number unrecognizable?

Use *67. This trick works for smartphones and landlines. Open your phone's keypad and dial * - 6 - 7, followed by the number you're trying to call. The free process hides your number, which will show up on the other end as “Private” or “Blocked” when reading on caller ID.
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What does ## 004 do?

Call “##004#”

This number is an internationally recognised code. No one will answer when you call it, but it will turn off conditional forwarding on your phone. It will reset your phone to its default phone settings.
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