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semenko on Sept 25, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: USSD code to factory data reset a Galaxy S3 can be...

I'm 95% sure this bug was fixed between ICS and Jelly Bean.

I'd been using the app Hidden Menus (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lorenx.and...) which stopped working at the ICS -> JB transition. You now need to type USSD/star codes manually.

Perhaps this puts a new face on the Android OS update/fragmentation problem.

jrabone on Sept 25, 2012 | [–]

The only JB device I have to hand is a Nexus 7, which of course just prompts to add the number as a contact...

armis on Sept 25, 2012 | [–]

I have samsung galaxy s i9000 Android CM9 4.0.4. Can confirm that exploit is working and shows imei popup

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