How To: Enter Field Test Mode With iOS4.1

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We knew those little secret features would be coming today with the release of iOS4.1. Here is the first: How to enter Field Test Mode with iOS4.1

It's very simple, actually. Dial the following number exactly as you see it into your iPhone (phone must have iOS4.1): *3001#12345#*

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Now hit the call icon, and you will see a new screen pop up. Field Test:

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You now see a negative number. That will show you how strong your signal is. If you try the deathgrip on an iPhone 4, you will see the negative number rise. For example, -83 is better than having a -100.

Pretty cool, huh?

We did the post about different codes before -  Keyed In: Lots Of iPhone Keypad Codes You Probably Weren't Aware Of

[via techmeme thanks Josh]

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