How To Use Secret Codes On Motorola Moto G Stylus

Using secret codes on the Moto G Stylus requires only the Phone dialer app—the green handset icon used for making calls. Third-party dialers may not always interpret codes correctly, so the stock Google Phone app or Motorola’s default dialer is recommended.

To execute a code:

Most codes begin and end with *#*# or ##. For example, many diagnostic codes use the pattern *#*#<code>#*#*. If nothing happens after typing the final hash, the code is either unsupported or entered incorrectly.

| Action | Typical code / method | |---|---| | Phone/battery info | ##4636## | | Factory reset (dialer) | ##7780## | | Camera info | ##34971539## | | Wi‑Fi MAC | ##232338## | | Bootloader / fastboot | Button combo at boot (Power + Volume Down) | | Recovery mode | Bootloader → Recovery (Power + Volume combos) | How to Use Secret Codes on MOTOROLA Moto G Stylus

If you want, I can provide model-specific codes and exact boot button combos for your Moto G Stylus variant (state the model/year).

Despite their usefulness, secret codes carry minor risks. Some codes, such as *#*#7594#*#* (which remaps the power button function), can alter system behavior without an obvious undo path. Others, like *#*#197328640#*#* (service mode on Samsung devices), simply do nothing on the Moto G Stylus. More concerning are “resets” that may format user data—though these typically require confirmation dialogs. Codes beginning with *2767* are historically associated with factory resets on older devices and should be avoided unless data loss is intended.

A critical limitation: These codes cannot bypass Google FRP (Factory Reset Protection) or unlock a carrier-locked device. Persistent online myths about “secret unlock codes” are false; unlocking requires legitimate carrier approval or paid third-party services. Using secret codes on the Moto G Stylus

Moreover, entering random codes found on unverified websites can cause the Phone app to crash or trigger unintended modem resets, temporarily disconnecting cellular service. A simple reboot always restores normal function.

*Note: This is the code for "Touch Screen Firmware Update" on some Motorolas. On the G Stylus, it often triggers a raw touch test.

If touch is dead, secret codes won't help. Use the physical button combo: Most codes begin and end with *#*# or ##

Applicable to most Moto G Stylus models (Snapdragon 665, 678, 695, 6 Gen 1).

| Code | Function | |------|-----------| | *#*#001#*#* | Radio Frequency (RF) Band selection – Lock to LTE band 12/13/66/71 for signal optimization. | | *#*#3646633#*#* | Engineer Mode MTK (For MediaTek variants – rare in Stylus series). If Qualcomm, use *#*#0842#*#* instead. |

Secret codes are command strings entered into the phone’s native dialer app. When you type a specific sequence (e.g., *#*#4636#*#*), the phone’s firmware intercepts that string and executes a predetermined action—opening a test menu, displaying IMEI, or resetting a particular subsystem.

Important safety note: Most codes are read-only or trigger harmless tests. However, some codes (especially those involving *2767* or *#*#7780#*#*) can factory reset your device. Always backup your data before experimenting.

| Code | Effect | |------|--------| | *#*#7780#*#* | Factory reset – Deletes all app data, settings, and downloaded apps but keeps internal storage files (photos, music). | | *2767*3855# | Full factory reset – Wipes everything (including internal storage). Rarely works on modern Moto devices due to security. | | *#*#372733#*#* | Quick reset of network settings (APN, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi). |