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Help Where Is My com.android.hiddenmenu?

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EkajKuan

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Hello,

I purchased a Galaxy S5 on Amazon (Cell-Sell) and I'm wanting to check the RTN information on the phone; however, none of the codes are working for me. Not only the RTN codes but none of them work. I even tried installing ADW Launcher and following these steps:

1. Custom Shortcut
2. Pick Your Activity
3. Hunt for com.android.hiddenmenu

But no dice. This menu is absent from my phone. Any idea if it can be deleted? And if so, is there a way to get it back? I have contacted Samsung support who tried their best to help me, but these codes aren't something they deal with directly. So, my last resort is to hit-up the Android forums. I cannot figure out how to access my hidden menus or RTN information with all methods I have found on Google searches. It seems this file has been mysteriously erased from my phone.
 
What is the complete model number ?
If it is the SM-G900v, Verizon branded, they disabled the hidden menu.
 
That is what I have. However, I had the same model a month earlier and I was able to access the hidden menus. However, I tried the codes before having an active SIM card in the phone. Would this have anything to do with it?
 
To activate the hidden menu, you have to root and edit the EFS folder. EFS/carrier/hidden menu. Have to change it from off to on.
 
Having active sim doesn't matter, Verizon knows what's best for you. They don't want you to have to much control of your phone, locked bootloader, disabled hidden menu to name a few.
 
Strange how the S5 SM-G900v that I had earlier worked, but the GPS was bad, so I sent it back. I get this one to replace it but I can't get the codes to work. I guess the only option is to root the phone. Not sure how I feel about this, but I am sure it is beneficial to root the phone because my warranty has already expired. Do you know of a good tutorial; this would be my first attempt. And how much risk is involved? Thank for your time.
 
Android version is 6.0.1. Doing my research now to figure out if this is a road I want to go down. I built my PC and have a massive overclock on it - I think I can figure out how to do it all on my phone as well. I'm just wondering if it is really beneficial.
 
Just want it for troubleshooting uses and I would like to know background information on my phone (since I bought it used). The code for the RTN is ##786# and it shows how many hours of incoming/outgoing calls the phones has made, how much data has been down/up-loaded, if it has been refurbished, etc.

Besides this it would be nice to get rid of all the bloatware that comes on this thing. And if it is rooted then there seems to be more control one has over their device. I just fear screwing it up.
 
Verizon just recently released 6.0 for the S5. Before you try anything, make sure that it is for 6.0. Don't know what if anything has been changed. I do know that the locked bootloader will limit what you will be able to modify.
You can use Package Disabler pro to disable all the bloat that you normally can't without root. Must have for stock Samsung owners.
Phone Info*Samsung*, pic below will tell you a lot about your device.
 

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I did install Phone Info Samsung app already. I had a S III and I never used the codes, but now that I learned about them, I want to have access to them. I'm not sure if this is the reason to attempt rooting a phone. I think I will hold out on all this since the locked bootloader will keep me from really getting in deep to modifications. And it seems I have a fairly new update so I don't want to attempt rooting the device with information that hasn't been written for 6.0.1. I really appreciate your feedback. I'm going to play it safe and use the apps mentioned and not worry so much about the codes. The phone works, it is in brand new condition cosmetically, and I paid $120 for it. No reason to fix what's not broken (seems it is a Verizon thing anyhow).
 
Sounds like a good plan. Most would not read anything, download Kingroot, then ask how to fix their phone when it borks.
I should be getting a broken g900v soon from co worker. If I can get it fixed, I'm gonna see what I can do with it.
Good luck!
 
I love tooling around with my gear but I certainly take the cautious route. Research is certainly key. You have truly helped me not jump into anything crazy and think about what I'm doing. I appreciate all your feedback and help. I will look into the link you provided and see if this can help me out as well. You're a legend, my friend!
 
Looking at this, but just wondering what it would be needed for. It states that is helps repair software on my device utilizing my PC, but just curious why you suggested using it? This won't help me get access to the codes, correct? I could go through the 30-90 minute process, but wondering what I would get from it?
 
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