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KNOX

Anyone try to "activate KNOX" thru device administrators in the settings to see if that disables the KNOX program ? Or do you think that would trip the counter .. could be the most easiest step skipped over .. lol
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I think activating through admin gives it permission to do more, not less. And since your activating something I don't really think it disables a thing.
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Well when u click on the subtitle it says its "disabling" a bunch of things .. such as sd card protection .. privacy type of things .. giving YOU control of them .. im on ATT next program .. i just didnt know if any of the designers just said, "fudge it, lets see what happens if i do this !!!"
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I still owe $700 for the next year :kicking myself: for being a electronic junkie
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Sorry you guys can delete this thread ... question was answered on someone elses thread
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no knox support from at&t or verizon
timmyhawk1983 said:
Anyone try to "activate KNOX" thru device administrators in the settings to see if that disables the KNOX program ? Or do you think that would trip the counter .. could be the most easiest step skipped over .. lol
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activating knox in the device administrator does nothing the real knox program is not installed, after talking to at&t like 25 times and Samsung tech department I finally got an answer knox is not going to be supported by at&t coming from Samsung ,the 3 knox links you see in device administrator is left in there just I case at&t changes their mind,,, knox is a 256 bit encryption program running at the same time as android an is safe from hacking I like that,,i took my note 3 back within the 14 days return policy told them that was the reason for the return, we all need to call and complain about this to rock the boat and maybe we can get at&t on the boat I love the phone and I will buy one again in a month or too but I don't get at&t on this matter but as they cant se what you are doing inside knox maybe that's why ?? T-Mobile and sprint left it in there

killroyll said:
activating knox in the device administrator does nothing the real knox program is not installed, after talking to at&t like 25 times and Samsung tech department I finally got an answer knox is not going to be supported by at&t coming from Samsung ,the 3 knox links you see in device administrator is left in there just I case at&t changes their mind,,, knox is a 256 bit encryption program running at the same time as android an is safe from hacking I like that,,i took my note 3 back within the 14 days return policy told them that was the reason for the return, we all need to call and complain about this to rock the boat and maybe we can get at&t on the boat I love the phone and I will buy one again in a month or too but I don't get at&t on this matter but as they cant se what you are doing inside knox maybe that's why ?? T-Mobile and sprint left it in there
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This has been solved here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470278

knox root drm
daraj said:
This has been solved here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470278
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yes I saw that one but if you root you lose digital rights management and I you my phone to steam movies through the hdmi dock like Samsung movies,vudu movies and google movies,is there a way to trick these program so it looks like your not rooted ??

killroyll said:
yes I saw that one but if you root you lose digital rights management and I you my phone to steam movies through the hdmi dock like Samsung movies,vudu movies and google movies,is there a way to trick these program so it looks like your not rooted ??
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FYI. ...I was able to install using root explorer and I am not rooted. I just clicked on the app from root explorer and the install prompt kicked in. Try it.

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[Q] AT&T Tech support just offered to remote access my device,

Did anyone else know about this option? How do we disable such a thing? Seems pretty invasive.

galaxy s4 nutjob said:
Did anyone else know about this option? How do we disable such a thing? Seems pretty invasive.
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I had it done on my M8. They have to send you a link to the app, and you have to install it, they can't just do it without your permission.
The app will also block any access to keyboard (when they used it, I had to type everything and it specifically states that all access to the screen is currently blocked when typing anything), it basically just lets them use the device a bit, and check some settings to make sure everything is proper.
Just uninstall the app after, and done.

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I had it done on my M8. They have to send you a link to the app, and you have to install it, they can't just do it without your permission.
The app will also block any access to keyboard (when they used it, I had to type everything and it specifically states that all access to the screen is currently blocked when typing anything), it basically just lets them use the device a bit, and check some settings to make sure everything is proper.
Just uninstall the app after, and done.
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Cool thanks for the info was pretty shocked to hear That

galaxy s4 nutjob said:
Cool thanks for the info was pretty shocked to hear That
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Yup. That'd be a massive privacy breach that would open them to quite a few lawsuits if they had it setup that they could access your device and personal data at ANYTIME.

She offered to move my pics and files for a warranty. Swap

galaxy s4 nutjob said:
She offered to move my pics and files for a warranty. Swap
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Did she offer to do it to the new device, or to the external SD?
If it was new device, I don't see how they would do that unless they were going to use ATT Locker (which I hate). If to external, then it's just a setting in the phone that'll move everything to the external.
Still, she would have to ask for your permission, which she did. I wouldn't worry about it, they can't get that data anyway.

Longcat14 said:
Did she offer to do it to the new device, or to the external SD?
If it was new device, I don't see how they would do that unless they were going to use ATT Locker (which I hate). If to external, then it's just a setting in the phone that'll move everything to the external.
Still, she would have to ask for your permission, which she did. I wouldn't worry about it, they can't get that data anyway.
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Ok that's that ?

galaxy s4 nutjob said:
Ok that's that ?
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Yup. :]
It is convinent though, when they need to help someone who knows nothing about phones, that's for sure.

Longcat14 said:
Yup. :]
It is convinent though, when they need to help someone who knows nothing about phones, that's for sure.
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Ya I could see my mom using it

galaxy s4 nutjob said:
Did anyone else know about this option? How do we disable such a thing? Seems pretty invasive.
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I called att once when I had my s4. However I had that phone so locked down even they couldn't get a connection established. When they would try to connect they would get a rejection message and my phone would force close the app. They use this to trouble shoot our phones when we call support. They ask you to accept a text link which grants them control of your phone. What you see they see. I do not like this because they can see notifications like text messages in the status bar. You will also be asked to install an apk. I don't like this idea because I have private information on my phone. But someone who is not very literate with phones may need this type of support to fix their phone malfunctions.
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They can also tell if the phone is rooted or not.
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[Q] S6 WiFi Hotspot with root.

I read if I root my S6 from AT&T I will not be able to install a custom rom because of the locked bootloader. All I really want it to accomplish is to let me install a wifi hotspot app to let me use it for a portable hotspot. I did this with my S3 and it worked great. Do you think I will be able to make this work by using the S6 root that is out there in the market? Thank you,

What root in what market? Please link so we can weigh in with the right info. To attempt an answer, yes, you should be able to do this with SuperSu installed after you root, but it depends on the app. I would email the dev to see if they have tried their app on a S6. No sense bricking it over that.
Edit: also, are you on an old data plan that doesn't include hotspot? The newer ones include it.

natefish said:
What root in what market? Please link so we can weigh in with the right info. To attempt an answer, yes, you should be able to do this with SuperSu installed after you root, but it depends on the app. I would email the dev to see if they have tried their app on a S6. No sense bricking it over that.
Edit: also, are you on an old data plan that doesn't include hotspot? The newer ones include it.
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I was looking at the Chainfire one on Youtube. I have an old unlimited data plan and am trying to avoid paying for the hotspot. The Chainfire site said using this on AT&T device might brick the phone, I should probably just wait until someone perfects a root for this device.
The hotspot app I was using on my S3 was Wifi tether router from Google Play store.

S.J. Sharks said:
I was looking at the Chainfire one on Youtube. I have an old unlimited data plan and am trying to avoid paying for the hotspot. The Chainfire site said using this on AT&T device might brick the phone, I should probably just wait until someone perfects a root for this device.
The hotspot app I was using on my S3 was Wifi tether router from Google Play store.
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As far as I've seen there isn't root for the at&t s6.

Clienterror said:
As far as I've seen there isn't root for the at&t s6.
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PingPong Root (beta6) worked just fine on my SM-G920A (AT&T S6)... I did have to put it in airplane mode before the "Get Root" button actually worked, though. There seems to be something calling home that prevented it otherwise.
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpongroot-s6-root-tool-t3103016

VZW Hiya phone apk

I've been using a Note 7 port on my Note 4 and have really enjoyed the integrated Hiya into the phone dialer. Of course VZW has disabled it for their own. Hiya has a stand alone app but I was curious if there's a way to take the unlocked phone app and install it on our VZW note 8. Thanks.

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I've been using a Note 7 port on my Note 4 and have really enjoyed the integrated Hiya into the phone dialer. Of course VZW has disabled it for their own. Hiya has a stand alone app but I was curious if there's a way to take the unlocked phone app and install it on our VZW note 8. Thanks.
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I didn't know there was any sort of integration in the past with hiya. Do you have an APK for that or was your phone rooted? That might be the reason. I don't know how the Standalone app works and if you have to make hiya the dialer of choice for it to work properly. If it's anything like mr. number I'd be over it

Don't think you can install the phone APK since it is probably a system app. So short of flashing it or rooting (both impossible right now) I don't think you can get it. Hiya's standalone app is crap. Obtrusive, nags a bit, not integrated into rest of the system. One of the reasons I got unlocked for my T-Mobile plan is to have proper caller ID without T-Mobile shoving their Name ID down my throat at $3.99/mo

Meanee said:
Don't think you can install the phone APK since it is probably a system app. So short of flashing it or rooting (both impossible right now) I don't think you can get it. Hiya's standalone app is crap. Obtrusive, nags a bit, not integrated into rest of the system. One of the reasons I got unlocked for my T-Mobile plan is to have proper caller ID without T-Mobile shoving their Name ID down my throat at $3.99/mo
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That's what I figured, it being a system app so no way to install from another version. Thank you for the reply. Smart going unlocked! If it wasn't for the carrier trade in value I'd have done the same. Enjoy!

The unlocked versions have it intigrated.
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mardukeme said:
The unlocked versions have it intigrated.
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Is there a way to extract that integration to use on non-international devices? My TMO s6 edge+ has an unlocked bootloader on nougat but doesnt have that hiya.

LEGONIKES said:
Is there a way to extract that integration to use on non-international devices? My TMO s6 edge+ has an unlocked bootloader on nougat but doesnt have that hiya.
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If you're referring to the Hiya caller id/spam feature, it''s not just the phone app & there's a chance you may not even need it. It's enabled by cscfeature.

shouren04 said:
If you're referring to the Hiya caller id/spam feature, it''s not just the phone app & there's a chance you may not even need it. It's enabled by cscfeature.
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any idea what the code is so i can enable it?

LEGONIKES said:
any idea what the code is so i can enable it?
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Code:
<CscFeature_Common_ConfigSvcProviderForUnknownNumber>whitepages,whitepages,on</CscFeature_Common_ConfigSvcProviderForUnknownNumber>

shouren04 said:
Code:
<CscFeature_Common_ConfigSvcProviderForUnknownNumber>whitepages,whitepages,on</CscFeature_Common_ConfigSvcProviderForUnknownNumber>
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Thank you very much. I placed that in the others.xml in the rom I am building. Will let you know how it goes once I flash it.

Rehvix said:
Thank you very much. I placed that in the others.xml in the rom I am building. Will let you know how it goes once I flash it.
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Flashed the rom, and the Smart Call feature worked perfectly. Even had the option under settings. Thanks again for your help!

Rehvix said:
Flashed the rom, and the Smart Call feature worked perfectly. Even had the option under settings. Thanks again for your help!
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:good:

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:good:
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Anyway to get this to work on Verizon one without root?

Stevieboy02008 said:
Anyway to get this to work on Verizon one without root?
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Without root, not possible. Verizon specifically blocks this feature cause they offer their own paid subscription caller ID service.

shouren04 said:
Without root, not possible. Verizon specifically blocks this feature cause they offer their own paid subscription caller ID service.
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Ok. Thank you.

Stevieboy02008 said:
Ok. Thank you.
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Reason why I'm still on T-Mobile. Verizon doesn't allow for GSM devices, aka unlocked bootloader phones. Really bothers my how even T-Mobile sells locked bootloader phones. Seems like Samsung and service providers don't care though since we don't represent the majority of consumers.

Here ya go guys, if you root then use this cscfeatures file, the caller ID and spam protection GETS ACTIVATED ALONG WITH EVERY OTHER FREE SAMSUNG FEATURE VERIZON DISABLED. Caller ID, search places, Samsung cloud, as well as a few others. Scroll through the thread and use the one Baggery77 modified for Verizon. It's a few pages in.

Rehvix said:
Thank you very much. I placed that in the others.xml in the rom I am building. Will let you know how it goes once I flash it.
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I did a dirty flash of the rom with that csc code and worked it worked with no issue. After a clean install, the option was still in setting andturned on, but it only says Identifiying caller information without giving a result on numbers it would normally work on. Any ideas?

Who uses the bundled McAfee Anti-malaware?

When I use device maintenance I keep getting asked to turn it on so was Just wondering who uses it or recommends it?

daddyo said:
When I use device maintenance I keep getting asked to turn it on so was Just wondering who uses it or recommends it?
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I don't have anything like that associated with device maintenance. May be a carrier specific add-on?

No need for it

RGardner said:
I don't have anything like that associated with device maintenance. May be a carrier specific add-on?
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It's Samsung. I have it on my unlocked Samsung model. It short changes me ten points in the maintenance screen unless I use this app, which I refuse to do so.
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Limeybastard said:
It's Samsung. I have it on my unlocked Samsung model. It short changes me ten points in the maintenance screen unless I use this app, which I refuse to do so.
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Oh, I must not have a Samsung, then.
Oh, wait, yes I do. And I don't have any shyte malware offers. Thanks Verizon Wireless.

RGardner said:
Oh, I must not have a Samsung, then.
Oh, wait, yes I do. And I don't have any shyte malware offers. Thanks Verizon Wireless.
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You stated that it might be a carrier specific add on, I merely posted saying that it wasn't a carrier specific add on. Thanks SMH.
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UK 128GB Note9 here and the Device Security section is McAfee stuff:
https://i.imgur.com/7bE1sx2.jpg

Limeybastard said:
It's Samsung. I have it on my unlocked Samsung model. It short changes me ten points in the maintenance screen unless I use this app, which I refuse to do so.
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And I also have refused to use the useless McAfee software but don't understand why the system suddenly shorts me 10 points! I paid for the device and hate to feel pressured or without choice. Any chance of a work around to get 100 without agreeing to use McAfee?

It doesn't look like there's any way to get those 10 points, so you're stuck at 90/100 if you don't activate it.
TBH though, I never really paid attention to these points in the app until you brought it up.
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The entire Device Maintenance section is crapware at best.
It basically monitors everything you do on your phone & pings the information (supposedly anonymized) to the likes of Qihoo & who knows where or who else.
Your best bet is to do the following:
1) Go to Settings - Apps & one by one, fine-tune each apps permissions/data usage/battery as you see fit.
2) Use a package disable such as App Freezer/Package Disabler Pro or Adhell3 (root users can also use SD Maid Pro or Titanium Backup).
Freeze the entire Device Maintenance section (app) & only re-enable when you need to change anything in Step 1 listed above. Re-freeze when finished making changes.
The point system is just a lure to get you to use the crapware & "reward" you with a meaningless/worthless point system.