What is * 82 on the phone? There are several codes that work on your phone. These codes allow certain services and also disallows some of them. These codes help phone users to take specific actions that may or may not be possible without access to a service provider. Some of these codes serve as back doors to some settings in the phones.
What is * 82 on the phone?
This code is likely only work in the USA. This code allows you to be able to see the callers line even if the caller has subscribed to a service that blocks his or her number from appearing upon calling your phone. This code can only be used on a per-call basis. This means the setting that allows this can only be done manually for each call to get the feature working. If you have subscribed to the Caller ID on your phone before activating this code, the caller’s phone and registered name will be displayed.
More also, this code also blocks or hides your phone number when making calls. When using this code, you can make private calls to even subscribers or users that have blocked private numbers from reaching them. This code temporarily breaches the filter that stops private or blocked numbers from reaching your cell phone or mobile phone.
To be noted that this code may only work in the U.S.