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Anyone know how to turn on the Samsung built in Caller ID and Spam Protect

I hate that Sprint wants to charge us to use their caller ID app when Samsung has one built in. I figured out how to enable it, but the app itself isn't loading. When I get a call, it's not actually working and nothing is showing up as caller ID. I don't have this feature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZRKWRDw00c
I've heard other carriers have this, so is it just a Sprint block or does someone know a way to turn it on?
This is what it looks like: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/caller-id-spam-protection-t3655730

You are not able to turn this on Sprint phones But if you install the unlock firmware , it's on by befault.
When we get root I can show you how to turn this on later

mlambert77 said:
I hate that Sprint wants to charge us to use their caller ID app when Samsung has one built in. I figured out how to enable it, but the app itself isn't loading. When I get a call, it's not actually working and nothing is showing up as caller ID. I don't have this feature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZRKWRDw00c
I've heard other carriers have this, so is it just a Sprint block or does someone know a way to turn it on?
This is what it looks like: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/caller-id-spam-protection-t3655730
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I did contact sprint about this and it would have to be a future software patch...they're supposed to get back to me once they know more about when (or if) it will happen. Don't hold your breath, but I'll you know more when I find out more.

I am able to use this feature on unlocked phone on Sprint network

that option is also not on T Mobile version.

It works on my unlocked phone, in notifications there was an accept terms for samsung callerid.

yeah sprint trippin trying to make us pay for that caller ID

It's pretty janky that Sprint disables a built-in Samsung feature.

unlocked phone
cocokola said:
It works on my unlocked phone, in notifications there was an accept terms for samsung callerid.
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did you buy a unlocked phone or did you have your phone unlocked ?

I bought an unlocked phone

I contact Sprint Technical Support about this. They said it would have to be an update to unlock that feature. They're supposed to get back to me. I'm not holding my breath....

Purchased, meaning no vendor apps loaded. Otherwise it is irrelevant to mention..

cocokola said:
Purchased, meaning no vendor apps loaded. Otherwise it is irrelevant to mention..
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Did you really just reply to a 3 year old comment? Lmao..

How to use snartlock in MIUI 9?

I have activated the Google assistant，opened the OK Google detection and access to unlock.
But it only work when I turn on screen and turn off the screen Lock.
When I turned off the screen and said the words, my device don't responded...
The snartlock doesn't work in the newest MIUI 9 global ROM for Mi Mix? or there is any other way to make it work?

PatchouliTDF said:
I have activated the Google assistant，opened the OK Google detection and access to unlock.
But it only work when I turn on screen and turn off the screen Lock.
When I turned off the screen and said the words, my device don't responded...
The snartlock doesn't work in the newest MIUI 9 global ROM for Mi Mix? or there is any other way to make it work?
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It hasn't got the needed hardware for that, there used to be an xposed module that could do it on marshmallow ROMs don't know about nougat.

It DOES have the hardware - the software is blocked internally by Xiaomi and so it does pick up the device and allows you to register it - it will not allow it to unlock the screen using the default screen unlock. The feature works just fine with Xiaomi supplied bluetooth devices. This is only the case with xiaomi chinese rom and xiaomi stable rom. Eu and Epic can unlock via smartlock feature just fine.

Face unlock

Just got Mi 8 (global version) and can't see any options for face unlock? Thought this thing had dedicated stuff for it in the notch? The first update it did there was referred to adding face lock to France etc, perhaps coming in an update ,is it? Ta (UK)

Come on... Did you google for this problem? Change region of your device to for eg. India then you will get it. Only some regions got face unlock yet. Or you have to flash Xiaomi.eu rom, which I think has enabled face unlock for all regions

baddevil2 said:
Come on... Did you google for this problem? Change region of your device to for eg. India then you will get it. Only some regions got face unlock yet. Or you have to flash Xiaomi.eu rom, which I think has enabled face unlock for all regions
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I came on and googled. Changing to Hong Kong region enabled face data option in lock screen an passwords. Some say India enables for them. Some say doing this affects GPS but tested and seems fine using GPS test up to 4 meters accuracy in the UK. Cheers.

Got the same issue here, was happy for a while running the Indian region, but it stops my mobile hotspot working which I need for work! Another issue I'm interested to see if you have is that Google assistant unlock features are greyed out, ie OK google doesn't unlock the phone and is not recognised unless search is open.
Is there any way of flashing to EU ROM from Official Global without voiding the extra support to keep everything official.

How does the region setting affect my phone on Android? + Europe GDPR question

Greetings everyone!
Yesterday I have finally purchased this awesome device (Mi 8) and one of my most desired feature was the face unlock. After I unboxed the package, I have sadly seen that there is no such option in the settings. After a few-minute research I have found out that face unlock is only available in a few countries (China, Russia, Indonesia, India AFAIK), which is a really dumb thing imho. (I mean, the expensive hardware is literally inside the device for nothing). So I have changed my region to Indonesia and voilá, the face unlock setting appeared in my settings (with a few extra apps as well. well at least I can download themes too). Long story short, I have browsed everything, including Play Store, websites through Chrome, etc but couldn't find any aspect where the region setting would change anything at all. No Indonesian content at all (except for 1-2 Mi apps, which I literally never use). Could anyone tell me how region setting affect my phone? I couldn't find a single answer anywhere.
Also, as far as I know some Mi services are unavailable in the EU since the GDPR regulation (Themes store, etc.). Did the company disable the face unlock for the same reason? Are there any information whether these apps + face unlock will ever be available here, in Europe?
Thanks for reading through my little tale and thanks for answering as well. Have a nice day! Mi Community rulez! :highfive:

I Think app like netflix and anything like netflix will be affected based on region... Using Indonesia region you will get content on netflix but specially for Indonesia viewer....

Hey, I just bought Xiaomi Pocophone and I'm facing the same issue, so I set my region to India and I'm looking for the same answer. Do you have any new info regarding the region settings affecting something on your device, coda00?

Matt.Murdock said:
Hey, I just bought Xiaomi Pocophone and I'm facing the same issue, so I set my region to India and I'm looking for the same answer. Do you have any new info regarding the region settings affecting something on your device, coda00?
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Hello!
As far as I konw face unlock will be available in an uncertain time (at least that's the rumour, which I don't really believe), but I have found the perfect solution. The custom ROM called Xiaomi.eu offers the same MIUI system as the stock one, it has the same update schedule and there are no ads, or hindi/chinese content. You can also use face unlock with whatever region you want to use, since the base ROM is chinese and the ROM is hardcoded to a given region (probably Poland, but it won't affect the usage). Hope this helps. First I really didn't want to unlock my device, but boy it really does worth it for Xiaomi.eu.
EDIT: Sorry, I just realized I did not really answer your question @ShafiX94 was right, region affects some applications content, but most applications use GPS location instead of region setting, so it does not really affects usage. Instead of Xiaomi services of course, so on stock MIUI you'll see Indian content in Music player, Mi Video, Browser, etc. So every Xiaomi app ad will be hindi.

Wow, thanks . But that would mean losing my warranty, wouldn't it?

Matt.Murdock said:
Wow, thanks . But that would mean losing my warranty, wouldn't it?
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Well, theoretically yes. Technically, not really. You can relock the phone anytime after unlocking. It takes about 10 minutes. It is easily manageable to reverse the phone to its factory state in no time and even the service can't tell if you have ever unlocked or not. Also, they really don't care about software when it comes to hardware faults. And if it comes to software fault: well, as one of my phone repair worker friend would say: there is no software issue that couldn't be fixed at home.

coda00 said:
Well, theoretically yes. Technically, not really. You can relock the phone anytime after unlocking. It takes about 10 minutes. It is easily manageable to reverse the phone to its factory state in no time and even the service can't tell if you have ever unlocked or not. Also, they really don't care about software when it comes to hardware faults. And if it comes to software fault: well, as one of my phone repair worker friend would say: there is no software issue that couldn't be fixed at home.
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Haha, okay, I'll try! I was scared because last time when I unlocked my HTC I was not able to relock it! Köszönöm.

I've been messing with the Region settings and found they affect all kinds of stuff.
WIFI - if you set region to Indonesia you no longer get 5G WIFI networks
Sound/Volume - as already mentioned gets set to lower max volume in EU countries
Face Unlock - Option is not available if you set your region to USA
Application - Different applications get hidden or displayed based on region
Themes - Get the message that themes aren't available when region is set to EU
What else did I miss?

pringlet said:
I've been messing with the Region settings and found they affect all kinds of stuff.
WIFI - if you set region to Indonesia you no longer get 5G WIFI networks
Sound/Volume - as already mentioned gets set to lower max volume in EU countries
Face Unlock - Option is not available if you set your region to USA
Application - Different applications get hidden or displayed based on region
What else did I miss?
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Wow. Nice little research. I wonder why these infos can't be found anywhere. Thanks for the update. The face unlock and application part was clear but I didn't know about WiFi. Nevertheless, Xiaomi.eu is a way to go

OK google not working on EU rom

Hi all, after changing to EU rom from Chinese rom, I notice voice assistant won't stay switched on and is greyed out. I can use voice input for other features (keyboard, assistant) but to try set up OK google or retrain my voice, it is all greyed out in Voice Match settings.
Can't find any other threads for this or tips. All google results tips don't work.
Any suggestions out there?

I noticed the same! curious on what others have experienced.

+1 Me too

yup, same here! Tried a coup-le of methods suggested and eventually gave up. For now my fix is holding the AI button activates Google Assisstant. Also saves on battery drainage this way instead of the phone always listening for the magic words "ok google"

I never use this feature, but I can confirm that it's not working too on my device

EU rom is based on Chinese Rom, I have read somewhere their feedback about this. Generally, they can't make OK Google works on EU rom, at least for the time being. If you desperately need it, Global rom is the only choice.

If I bought my MI9 on netherlands, does it come stock with the xiaomi.eu ROM ?

ManuBBXX said:
If I bought my MI9 on netherlands, does it come stock with the xiaomi.eu ROM ?
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No it comes with an official global rom.
xiaomi.eu is a kind of custom rom so you will need to unlock and flash it.

Mine is not greyed out, but when I try to enable "Access with voice match" it says "Something went wrong. Try again later" and it's not enabling.
Xiaomi.eu 9.4.25
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Same here. Mi 9 global 10.2.28.0. can't activate access with voice match.