Notes

Most mobile phone repair people and technician check only above parts to solve mobile phone
hardware problems.
All other parts including SMD electronic components and ICs are generally not checked for fault.
There is no good sure test for these parts. The problem is either solved by jumper or by trial and
error (check by replacement).
Mobile Phone Repairing Testing Methods for Fault Finding of Mobile Components
Let us Understand these 2 Main Mobile Phone Repairing Testing Methods in Detail.
1. Cold Testing Method
When we check the value of Resistance Using a Multimeter at the time of mobile repairing and
fault finding, it is called cold testing. There is no need to give any power supply to the faulty
mobile phone from any equipment such as DC Power Supply or Battery during Cold Testing.

Diode Range and Beep Sound from the Multimeter is used to find fault in a mobile cell phone
using the cold testing method of mobile phone repairing. In this testing method, the RED Probe of
the multimeter is connected to the Ground of the Mobile Phone PCB and the BLACK Probe is
touched at the Testing Points of the Mobile Phone.
During the fault finding and repairing process of each part, SMD Electronic Component or Mobile
Phone Section, following correct values will be received:

Ear Phone Connector Tip (+ , -): .500 to .700

Loud Speaker / Ringer Connector Tip (+,-): .300 to .600
Battery Connector Tip (+): .400 to .500
Battery Connector Tip (Sense): above .800
Display Connector Supply Pins: .250 to .400
Display Connector Signal Pins: .500 to .800
Camera Connector Supply Pins: .250 to .400
Camera Connector Signal Pins: .600 to .900
Key Tip (Row and Column): .400 to .800
Charger Connector Tip: .600 to .700
Vibrator Motor Connector: .40 to .500
Power ON / OFF Switch Point (+): .600 to .900
MIC Connector Tip (Analog MIC) (+,-): .700 to .900
Battery Charging Out Point (+,-): .300 to .400
SIM Card Connector Pin 1 (VSim): .500 to .700
SIM Card Connector Pin 2,3,6: .400 to .800
SIM Card Connector Pin 4 (GND): .00 (Beep)
Micro SD Card Connector Pin 4: .500 to .600
Micro Card Connector Pin 6 (GND): .00 (Beep)
Micro Card Connector Pin 1,2,3,5,7,8: .600 to .800
RTC: .400 to .500
Data RX and TX Pins: .600 to .700
2. Hot Testing Method
This is the second method of fault finding and repairing any mobile cell phone. Hot testing
method is used when the fault cannot be found or when the phone cannot be repaired using the
Cold Testing Method.

In this Process, VOLTAGE of damaged part, component or section of a mobile phone is checked.
The fault is found by giving Power Supply to the mobile phone with a Battery OR DC Power
Supply.
In this method, DC V (DC Volt) range of the Multimeter is selected. The BLACK Probe of the
multimeter is connected with the Ground of the Mobile Phone PCB and the RED Probe is touched
at the Testing Points.
During Hot Testing method, Voltage of different part or sections should be as follows (All Values
in Volt):

Ear Phone Connector Tip (+ , -) during working: .0 to 2.5

Loud Speaker / Ringer Connector Tip (+,-) during working: .0 to 2.5
Battery Connector Tip (+): 3.7
Display Connector Supply Pins: 1.8 to 2.9
Display Connector Signal Pins During Working: .0 to 1.8
Camera Connector Supply Pins: 1.8 to 2.9
Camera Connector Signal Pins During Working: .0 to 1.8
Key Tip (Row and Column) One Side: 1.8 to 2.8
Charger Connector Tip: 5 to 6
Vibrator Motor Connector Tip During Working: 1.9 to 3.6
Power ON / OFF Switch Point (+): 3 to 3.6
MIC Connector Tip (Analog MIC) (+,-): 1.8 to 3.0
Battery Charging Out Point (+,-): 3.7 to 4.2
SIM Card Connector Pin 1 (VSim) When SIM Connected: 1.8 to 3.0
SIM Card Connector Pin 2,3,6 During Working: 0 to 2.8
Micro SD Card Connector Pin: 2.8
Micro Card Connector Pin 1,2,3,5,7,8: 0 to 2.8
Data RX and TX Pins: 1.8 to 2.8

What are Secret Diagnostic Codes to Test & Check Phone Hardware Condition
Diagnostic codes, also called, secret codes, help to get a closer look at the inner functionality of a
phone. Most mobile phone repairing technicians use these diagnostic codes to troubleshoot
Feature Mobile Phones, Android Smartphone. and Apple iPhone.

You may remember that whenever you go to a technician or any service center, the first thing they
do is enter some code with # symbol and some numbers and few other symbols. These are nothing
but Diagnostic Codes that help the technician to know about the exact problem. They have a list of
such codes and they use them as and when required.

There are a list of these diagnostic codes for Android phones, iPhone, China phones and other
phones. Most manufacturers provide such list with their manual that comes with a new phone.

Below you will find a list of Codes to Diagnose Mobile Phone Hardware Problem. Make sure to
use them with caution. Read carefully what each diagnostic code does before entering them in
your phone. Some codes can wipe OFF the firmware or delete the vendor-specific updates from
the OS. So, be extra careful.

How to Diagnose Mobile Phone Problem

There could be times when you may need to troubleshoot / diagnose your mobile phone or
Android Smartphone when there are problems such as Slow Performance, Audio Problems,
Touchscreen or Display Problems or any other such Hardware or Software Problem.

There are in-built Diagnostic Tools and Downloadable Apps that can help you easily and quickly
diagnose your mobile cell phone and troubleshoot and fix the problem.

Mobile Phone Secret Diagnostic Codes

iPhone – 3001#12345# * – This will display “Field Test” on your iPhone where you can
easily test each part of the phone’s functions.
BlackBerry: TEST
HTC: *#*#3423#*#*
LG: 2945#*# or 2945*#01*#
Motorola: ##7764726
Nokia: ##3282
Samsung: * #0011#
Sony: 904059+>
The above codes will help you identify software or hardware problem and then it becomes easier
to find the solution. Please note that the above codes may not work on all models.

Video: Best Free App to Test Android Mobile Phone Hardware – Check Touchscreen, Display,
Sensor, Mic

List of Useful Secret Codes for Android Mobile Phones

Code

Function
*#*#0*#*#*

LCD Test
*#*#0673#*#*
OR
*#*#0289#*#*
Code

Function
*#*#0*#*#*

LCD Test
*#*#0673#*#*
OR
*#*#0289#*#*

Melody Test
*#*#0283#*#*

Packet Loop Back

*#*#0842#*#*

Vibrator and Back light Test

*#*#2663#*#*

Touch Screen Version

*#*#2664#*#*

Touch Screen Test

*#*#0588#*#*

Proximity Sensor Test

*#*#3264#*#*

RAM Version