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Hello!
I have a problem with my hd 2.
Somehow I activated the phone lock, i'm not sure how it happened, as I know where the setting is and I don't recall activating it.
The problem is that I can't figure out how to deactivate it again (the check box "Prompt if phone unused for" is grayed out, can't uncheck it)
I can change the settings, like, how much time before it locks up or what password I want to use, but no disable.
I really don't want this phone lock to be activated so if anyone could tell me what to do to deactivate it i'd be most grateful!
Tried to search the forums for it but couldn't find anything.
Thanks!
try clearing the password fields, and changing the time to 0 minutes, and then see if it'll let you untick the box.
You can disable auto lock with BsB Tweaks. That's probably the easiest method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=589305
MidnightDraven: thanks, I tried that but it won't let me clear the password field, just keeps saying that it's not allowed to keep it blank, even if I set the time to 0.....
johncmolyneux: I'll give it a go
Thanks both of you for replying
johncmolyneux said:
You can disable auto lock with BsB Tweaks. That's probably the easiest method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=589305
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I tried out this application, and disabled the "auto lock" function, but I still get prompted when I reboot my phone, that I have to type in the phone lock code ?
Seems to have worked other than that....any other ideas as to how I can get rid of it completely ?
I don't know what to say mate. I just set mine to lock and require a pin, but it let me untick the "prompt if unused" checkbox and blanked out the password for me when I did it. It's now back to the way it was.
Have you installed any software recently?
johncmolyneux said:
I don't know what to say mate. I just set mine to lock and require a pin, but it let me untick the "prompt if unused" checkbox and blanked out the password for me when I did it. It's now back to the way it was.
Have you installed any software recently?
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Weird...
Well i'm using topix ROM which I got from these forums, and only other thing I have installed is the cab that makes the battery shown in %.
Could it be the topix ROM perhaps?
Krawlor said:
Weird...
Well i'm using topix ROM which I got from these forums, and only other thing I have installed is the cab that makes the battery shown in %.
Could it be the topix ROM perhaps?
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It's possible. Try raising the issue in the thread you got the ROM from. I'm sure someone else would have seen the issue if it is caused by that ROM.
Figured it out
johncmolyneux said:
It's possible. Try raising the issue in the thread you got the ROM from. I'm sure someone else would have seen the issue if it is caused by that ROM.
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Figured out why it got activated!
When I setup the exchange connection for my workplace must be some sort of security policy, that forces you to activate the phone lock if you want to sync the emails, can't find away around it, but at least the mystery is solved
Thanks again for your help!
Krawlor said:
Figured out why it got activated!
When I setup the exchange connection for my workplace must be some sort of security policy, that forces you to activate the phone lock if you want to sync the emails, can't find away around it, but at least the mystery is solved
Thanks again for your help!
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Makes sense, and worth noting for future!
Glad to help mate
Hi,
I Have the same issue with exchange.
But there is no other option to disable it? some reg modification?
Hi all,
I've just got my HD2 and it's the first Windows Mobile device I've synced with my exchange server. Had the same thing and it really bugged me but I found a work around. If you're an Exchange admin (or you're in good with those who are), Google search for Exchange-2003-Mobile-Messaging-Part2-Uncovering-Device-Security-Policies - use the first link. You can disable the requirement for a password globally, or you can specify an individual user to exclude from the password policy. I've just added my username in as an exclusion and it works like a treat!
Good luck
Would anyone be able to tell me if there is an app like HTC Sense online that lets me see where my phone is at any time?
Cheers
Where's my Droid
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Try
samsungdive.com
redesignni said:
Would anyone be able to tell me if there is an app like HTC Sense online that lets me see where my phone is at any time?
Cheers
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Try Android Lost
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Try Android Lost
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The best & free solution is already on your phone. On your SGSII Go to Settings>Accounts & Sync. Create a Samsung account there if you haven't already. Then go to samsungdive.com to track your device, lock it, make it ring if lost.
what if it is stolen and the ROM has been changed?
Cerberus protects even starting without a Sim or a different one, and capture photos if wrong screen lock, call logs and SMS, remote wipe, tracking with GPS, phone wake and scream, popup message, apply extra lock, call phone even if you don't know the number, record calls, hide app, etc. can be SMS or Web activation, Cheap lifetime license and can be installed on 5 devices. Vendor built Sim checker before then two years ago and I can confirm that service is still running. can be moved to /system/app and survives factory reset, Basically only new flash ROM will kill it.
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With remote lock applied from Web site
Lol just saw can take photo on demand and email it, or if phone finder dismisses a popup request to return the phone.
Used push notification unlike Samsung solution which I found was battery killer
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You can give a try to
- Watchdroid
- Phone locator
- Lost Phone
- Wheres my Droid
- SMS remote control
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I didn't still find the right one ;-) and still searching....
Guys,
I have lost my Galaxy S1 earlier this year; had Samsung dive setup while the phone was lost, but did not help me.The phone was switched off by the time I realized the loss.
I guess, folk who get their hand on some ones phone, kinda know what to do with the Samsung beasts/beauties. Handovers to someone to wipe and flash, would be their best bet, I reckon. I am sory, not taking about all honest folks who would have return the devices to the actual owners.
Since then, have been searching for solutions which are wipe proof / flash proof but not successful. I have even checked android feature request sometime back ,found none.
Since then I have been thinking of this crazy idea that Google needs to implement as part of android OS.
Since we are registering phone / market app on the phone with Google with a gmail id, why can't Google associate the IMIE of the phone with that gmail id ?
If the registered user decides to sell / transfer the phone to someone else the registered user, the register user of the phone initiates the request for transfer with another gmail id / approves the request from another gmail id, without which all/most to the Google support Android features like maps, browser, market ,emails would not work.
i am not finished yet.., android should have a feature to re-confirm the ownership regularly every after a fixed duration of time, which can be user defined. As long as he/she is on data connection, the renewal is a silent process with the cached credentials on the device. If not, provide some window of time time reconfirm the ownership, failing which the lock the features down to just phone calls / limited set user defined and basic android operations. This could be a optional feature, rather than losing the phone and would opt for this feature and i wont mind reconfirming my phone ownership at regular intervals
If someone lost an android phone , he/she has to just change the registered gmail account password which would make if difficult to renew the ownership.If the phone has a data connection, using the registered Google account on the lost device,one should be able to push a message to displayhttp://media.xda-developers.com/images/icons/icon9.gifed on the lock screen and home screen. Similar to ChromeTohone / SendToPhone feature.
Mandatory reconfirmation on every flash which are not Non -Wipe. On devices with NFC/ similar chips with writable memory, the ownership details can be written to it and will not be wiped off by wipe or flashing.
Also I would make a humble request to all devs and ROM chefs to keep their busy hands off this feature, if implemented. Ethical stuff
We all love/hate our android phones but won't want to loose them, please let me know you feedback.
PS : I have moved on since my SGS1 only after mouning the loss,but now owns a SGS2
androidlost is the best
Hi,
I have rooted my Nook Simple Touch using the latest version of touchnooter and also installed the latest version of WhatsApp from Android Market. Everything went smoothly, from installation to verification of my mobile number and subsequent chatting with friends even. However, the problem is as such:
When I turn off my wifi router, thereby cutting off internet access, a pop up will appear and the exact quote is as follows: "Connection failed! This usually occurs if you have installed WhatsApp on another device with the same phone number. Please reverify your number." It then gives me the option to reverify my mobile number again. I would then have to reconnect to wifi and reverify.
Also, if I were to start WhatsApp, then switch to another app (e.g.: Opera to do web browsing), the pop up will appear after a while of using another app, but not immediately though.
Another case is if I use a task manager to kill WhatsApp, and restart it again, it will also request for me to reverify again.
Just to clarify, I have never registered my mobile number for WhatsApp on any other device except my Nook Simple Touch.
I don't mind having to reverify my number everytime I disconnect and reconnect my wifi, but I have read online that if reverification is done too many times, the WhatsApp servers might permanently block you from reverifying again. Also, if you try to reverify more than twice in a short span of time, it will ask you to wait a certain number of minutes before reverification can be done again.
Does anyone have a working solution to this problem? Anyone has a working WhatsApp on a NST that doesn't ask for reverification constantly?
Thanks a lot.
i had the same problem while ago, then i stop to using it. it would be cool to have a solution for that..
drmxmyt said:
i had the same problem while ago, then i stop to using it. it would be cool to have a solution for that..
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It's gotta be about IMEI.
I don't remember for sure, but AFAIR, nook generates new IMEI every time.
There is fix to make framework to return same IMEI.
Try to search Nook Color for IMEI fix.
Mali100 ported it to NST, I think...
I suspected it was the IMEI causing WhatsApp to ask for constant reverification too, but come to think of it, when WhatsApp is installed on the computer using Youwave, or on the iPod touch, somehow it doesn't happen. Computers and iPod touch do not have IMEI numbers too, but WhatsApp seems to be able to work flawlessly on them. Any idea whether the IMEI numbers generated by them are always the same number? Also, this problem happens whenever I turn on and off my wifi connection or switch to using another app for too long a time, so does it mean that the Nook randomly generates a new IMEI when I do the above actions? Thanks.
keepfishes said:
I suspected it was the IMEI causing WhatsApp to ask for constant reverification too, but come to think of it, when WhatsApp is installed on the computer using Youwave, or on the iPod touch, somehow it doesn't happen. Computers and iPod touch do not have IMEI numbers too, but WhatsApp seems to be able to work flawlessly on them. Any idea whether the IMEI numbers generated by them are always the same number? Also, this problem happens whenever I turn on and off my wifi connection or switch to using another app for too long a time, so does it mean that the Nook randomly generates a new IMEI when I do the above actions? Thanks.
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I really don’t know if it’s IMEI or not, I thought it might be.
It’s possible WhatsApp uses different methods on different platform to detect device.
If you switch to using another app for too long a time, it’s possible WhatsApp got unloaded completely.
When it starts again it got another IMEI.
If you feel to investigate further – ddms may shed some light or you can try IMEI patch.
Don’t forget to backup your nook.
Thanks to everyone! I finally got WhatsApp working perfectly on NST and WhatsApp indeed determines whether you have changed your device based on your IMEI number. The NST randomly generates a different IMEI every time it is being asked for one, causing the need to reverify constantly. The only problem now is the inability to add contacts. But a simple workaround is to get your friends to add you on WhatsApp first, then you can chat with them.
I would appreciate if anyone could teach me how to enable contacts.apk to work on NST, instead of social.apk being run whenever I hit the contacts app in my app drawer. This would allow us to add our contacts as WhatsApp friends and start a chat with them.
These are the steps I took to get WhatsApp working.
1) I downloaded the latest version of IMEI fix from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103766
I must say that it is a really neat program, a big thank you to DizzyDen for this app!
2) I enabled adbWireless on my NST.
3) I ran the !IMEIme.exe on my computer and selected "Update Device", followed by "Generate".
4) Just follow the instructions onscreen and try to reverify (hopefully for the last time...) WhatsApp after everything is done.
5) Enjoy!
wow thats nice. also try go contact ex. it shows my google contacts there and u can add contacts..
edit: i did it, worked but after reboot, it asked to reverify again. did i do it wrong or is it general behaviour?
edit2: now im sure, i got an imei but it changes instantly. i checking with android system info and whenever i open it, it shows a different imei, cant we force it to use same imei on every time?
keepfishes said:
Thanks to everyone! I finally got WhatsApp working perfectly on NST and WhatsApp indeed determines whether you have changed your device based on your IMEI number. The NST randomly generates a different IMEI every time it is being asked for one, causing the need to reverify constantly. The only problem now is the inability to add contacts. But a simple workaround is to get your friends to add you on WhatsApp first, then you can chat with them.
I would appreciate if anyone could teach me how to enable contacts.apk to work on NST, instead of social.apk being run whenever I hit the contacts app in my app drawer. This would allow us to add our contacts as WhatsApp friends and start a chat with them.
These are the steps I took to get WhatsApp working.
1) I downloaded the latest version of IMEI fix from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103766
I must say that it is a really neat program, a big thank you to DizzyDen for this app!
2) I enabled adbWireless on my NST.
3) I ran the !IMEIme.exe on my computer and selected "Update Device", followed by "Generate".
4) Just follow the instructions onscreen and try to reverify (hopefully for the last time...) WhatsApp after everything is done.
5) Enjoy!
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Do you get same IMEI after reboot?
drmxmyt said:
wow thats nice. also try go contact ex. it shows my google contacts there and u can add contacts..
edit: i did it, worked but after reboot, it asked to reverify again. did i do it wrong or is it general behaviour?
edit2: now im sure, i got an imei but it changes instantly. i checking with android system info and whenever i open it, it shows a different imei, cant we force it to use same imei on every time?
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Nope, mine works perfectly fine with no more reverifications, even after I reboot, turn on/off my wifi or run other apps. I even installed CWM just now and my WhatsApp still remains. Yes, I think your IMEI wasn't fixed properly. To check, you can go to Android Market and search for the app "Show Me My IMEI". Install it, and when you run the app, you can constantly tap on "Show Me My IMEI!" button and see if it changes constantly with each tap. If it does, that means the IMEI fix isn't working. For mine, when I keep tapping the button, it shows me the same IMEI number over and over again, even after rebooting, killing all tasks using tasks manager and running the Show Me My IMEI app again, my IMEI still stays the same, although my IMEI is a weird 17 digit number with dashes at random places in between (ie: xx-xxxxxx-xxxxxx-xxx).
Try running the fix again. The version of the fix I downloaded is "!IMEIme(2.1).zip". Unzip it and run the program following the steps in my previous post, and you should be able to get a fixed IMEI.
Just to add, I've tested WhatsApp functionality by going to different places in my country and logging to to different wireless hotspots and so far I have never been asked to reverify again. I am also able to chat with my friends and receive their messages just fine.
About the contacts, i've tried copying GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk to system/app and installed GO Contacts EX but I still can't get contacts to work after following one of the forum threads online.
still no luck on imeime. tried bunch of times with all different program settings. it says your devices already has an imei, it will use that etc, but its changes. i tried to clear the dalvik chace, didnt go. even i roll back my 1month old restore and tried again. the program is keep saying your device has imei. really annoying.
may i ask which firmware version do u use? maybe something about it.
Hy.
Do anyone know an app, maybe free, that if I lost or stolen my phone the app make pictures with the front camera and send it to an e-mail address or phone number with the current location? And if somebody make pictures/videos/phone call or send a sms, the app automatically (after a SIM card change too) send it to me or a preset address (e-mail/phone number)?
Thanks in advance!
I use an app called gotya unfortunately it's not a free app but it's cheap price on Google play it takes picture of person who tries to get into your phone plus it sends you an email with pic of person plus location very good app and there are other stuff you can do
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I use tasker for this. I have created a profile for tasker in this manner- If not connected to home wifi AND if I send it a specific "xxxxxx yyy" message from a certain number, it activates a certain tasker profile. Then it does the following every time someone tries to unlock via pattern lock- take front and rear pictures, turn on gps and mobile data, send pictures and gps coordinates every 25 minutes to a certain number and email. It also does the same routine every time I send it a specific message like say "location update" from a certain number. Once battery level reaches 30%- start backing up data to cloud accounts.
It can be programmed to do more of course lol but that would drain its battery very quickly. Also if someone just pulls out the battery/sim card, puts a new sim card, and then flashes a new rom, there's not much that can be done I guess with tasker or an app..
I like 'where's my droid'
Cerburus is my personal favourite
But these are not free And I do not want to use it via sms. I more prefer the website communication.
Prey.
Edit - You do realise there's a very simple/logical reason why most of these apps use activation SMS's (rather than web based); if I'm a thief & nick someone's phone, the last thing I'm going to do is turn mobile data on, but obviously if I'm going to actually use the phone, I'm going to leave mobile networks on.
I use avg anti virus protection it works great.
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Since someone sold my S4 last month and I was careless by not installing any kinda anti-theft or security, i googled a lot about this stuff after buying my new phone. Always set a password/pattern lock for your phone. It not just helps against thieves but also against nosey family members/friends/co-workers, etc. About the free anti-virus/anti-theft app that captures pictures from the front camera as well as the capture location and sends you an email, Lookout Security & Antivirus works just fine. It takes a picture of the person that incorrectly enters your password/pattern more than 3 or so times. It also has a signal flare feature which emails you the location of your phone when the battery is low. For all this to work well though, i suggest turning on your phone's GPS along with the mobile data when you leave your home (assuming you're on wifi there). It might affect your battery life a bit but it's worth it imo. Samsung also has some anti-theft features built in btw. Go in Settings>More>Security and you'll see a 'Find my mobile' tab with Remote Controls and SIM change alert, set them both up asap. Also once you do all this, in the Security settings, go into Device administrators and make sure Android Device Manager and Lookout are both checked. Hopefully this helps you!
Try prey
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Well I use Cerberus now, and I bought it
It is great. Via SMS commands works fine.
[QRCODE]I've had my phone for a while but sometime this month whenever I get a call I get an additional blue pop up saying unknown number and after the call ends a blue screen comes on. The name says Free caller ID. I checked the Privacy policy and the email underneath is [email protected]. When I googled it, it gave me DU caller but I have never installed a Caller id and I can't find DU caller or Free caller ID anywhere on my phone but this is keeps coming up whenever I get a call.
Is there any way to get rid of this? Please help
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[QRCODE]I've had my phone for a while but sometime this month whenever I get a call I get an additional blue pop up saying unknown number and after the call ends a blue screen comes on. The name says Free caller ID. I checked the Privacy policy and the email underneath is [email protected]. When I googled it, it gave me DU caller but I have never installed a Caller id and I can't find DU caller or Free caller ID anywhere on my phone but this is keeps coming up whenever I get a call.
Is there any way to get rid of this? Please help
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Have you checked apps section under settings.
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thahim said:
Have you checked apps section under settings.
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Yes I have. Both the downloaded and system apps but I haven't found anything there
Blinkonce said:
Yes I have. Both the downloaded and system apps but I haven't found anything there
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Check dialer settings I remember once I saw caller ID settings there.
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thahim said:
Check dialer settings I remember once I saw caller ID settings there.
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I just checked and I see a "Caller ID and spam protection" but it is off
I am having this exact same problem and I found the exact same detail when I did my Google searching.
This only recently started and I have no idea how or why. And if I search for this app or for a setting nothing comes up. When the window pops up you can turn off the settings and I've done it about 10 times and it always turns them back on.
This is annoying the hell out of me but I want it turned off but I simply cannot find any way to access it other than when it pops up
Blinkonce said:
I just checked and I see a "Caller ID and spam protection" but it is off
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Does your carrier offer any kind of spam protection? I am with T-Mobile and they do have Caller ID service with Spam block. Another carrier Verizon, also offers something similar.
Charkatak said:
Does your carrier offer any kind of spam protection? I am with T-Mobile and they do have Caller ID service with Spam block. Another carrier Verizon, also offers something similar.
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So where would this be accessible on your phone?
Click the privacy policy?
golgothagecko said:
Click the privacy policy?
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There is a window that pops up with this app and on it is the settings icon and a privacy policy link. if you click that link you can do some detective work to determine it's this company.
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So where would this be accessible on your phone?
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On unlocked devices there is a setting, but someone already reported that it is not turned on, still it would be good idea give a carrier a call and find out. I have used T-Mobile app to access my account and there was a section on my plan where I could select paid service or use the free one(they are different) and it mentioned caller id and spam block. It is possibly that it was enabled not on your phone, but on your carriers side and it could very well be a free service. I think Play Store has an app called "Hiya - Caller ID & Block" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.webascender.callerid That is what unlocked S8 is using when users enabled it in phone app.
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On unlocked devices there is a setting, but someone already reported that it is not turned on, still it would be good idea give a carrier a call and find out. I have used T-Mobile app to access my account and there was a section on my plan where I could select paid service or use the free one(they are different) and it mentioned caller id and spam block. It is possibly that it was enabled not on your phone, but on your carriers side and it could very well be a free service. I think Play Store has an app called "Hiya - Caller ID & Block" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.webascender.callerid That is what unlocked S8 is using when users enabled it in phone app.
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I am not on an unlocked device so it is definitely not that. And it's also somewhat new is not always happened. And yes it is a free service because within the app popup when you check the settings it eludes to this.
I have done pretty extensive searches on my phone within settings & certain logical apps and there is no way to get access to whatever this is if it is an app or a setting. The only access to any settings related to this app or when it pops up but like I said you can shut the whole app off and it just turns itself back on and undoes your settings. Whatever this is you can't get to it directly.
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I am not on an unlocked device so it is definitely not that. And it's also somewhat new is not always happened. And yes it is a free service because within the app popup when you check the settings it eludes to this.
I have done pretty extensive searches on my phone within settings & certain logical apps and there is no way to get access to whatever this is if it is an app or a setting. The only access to any settings related to this app or when it pops up but like I said you can shut the whole app off and it just turns itself back on and undoes your settings. Whatever this is you can't get to it directly.
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I understand, but what I was trying to say for example on unlocked devices there is a toggle for that kind of service which lets user know about spam and caller ID, but on carrier devices this feature is removed because carriers have their own service that they like to charge user for. My device for example doesn't show anything like I saw in the screenshots. You can open settings and type "notification access" in the search and it will show you the list of apps that have access. See if you can find it there and take appropriate action.
Lock-N-Load said:
I am having this exact same problem and I found the exact same detail when I did my Google searching.
This only recently started and I have no idea how or why. And if I search for this app or for a setting nothing comes up. When the window pops up you can turn off the settings and I've done it about 10 times and it always turns them back on.
This is annoying the hell out of me but I want it turned off but I simply cannot find any way to access it other than when it pops up
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It is really annoying me too. I might just end up formatting my phone if I don't any solution soon. A guy on another thread about this said he formatted but then it came back.
Charkatak said:
Does your carrier offer any kind of spam protection? I am with T-Mobile and they do have Caller ID service with Spam block. Another carrier Verizon, also offers something similar.
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Not that I know of. I doubt it but I will find out
Same Caller ID problem
Did anyone find a solution to this random caller id app issue? I have been having the same problem which began about a week ago...
Lock-N-Load said:
I am not on an unlocked device so it is definitely not that. And it's also somewhat new is not always happened. And yes it is a free service because within the app popup when you check the settings it eludes to this.
I have done pretty extensive searches on my phone within settings & certain logical apps and there is no way to get access to whatever this is if it is an app or a setting. The only access to any settings related to this app or when it pops up but like I said you can shut the whole app off and it just turns itself back on and undoes your settings. Whatever this is you can't get to it directly.
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D.milhouse88 said:
Did anyone find a solution to this random caller id app issue? I have been having the same problem which began about a week ago...
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Hey, someone from another thread found a solution. I cleared my Chrome history, cookies, and all synced data and I haven't had the issue anymore. I didn't format my phone tho
Edit: nvm, it came back so gonna format my phone and see if it finally disappears
Edit: AFter formatting, it's been a day, I restored my apps and data but it hasn't appeared anymore
Here is the link to his solution: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73750558&postcount=13
Hi am having the exact same problem and haven't found a solution yet. Its driving me crazy!
I am using a Samsung S8 and this app/feature literally appeared out of no where.
Any help or leads would greatly be appreciated!
I've been having the same exact issues that started a few weeks ago. I'm using a Samsung galaxy s6 edge from T-Mobile. I'm going to go into the store tomorrow to see if they can offer any solutions. This app is incredibly annoying! Especially since it wasn't authorized to start sending notifications!
I've messaged the email address they gave on the privacy policy asking how to discontinue the services. I got an email back with what I assume is Chinese characters in the body of the email and photos showing what to do. Worked for about a day and then came right back. I'll update if T-Mobile has any useful tips.
nbright93 said:
I've been having the same exact issues that started a few weeks ago. I'm using a Samsung galaxy s6 edge from T-Mobile. I'm going to go into the store tomorrow to see if they can offer any solutions. This app is incredibly annoying! Especially since it wasn't authorized to start sending notifications!
I've messaged the email address they gave on the privacy policy asking how to discontinue the services. I got an email back with what I assume is Chinese characters in the body of the email and photos showing what to do. Worked for about a day and then came right back. I'll update if T-Mobile has any useful tips.
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Did anybody figure this out I had this problem on my note 5 and now on my note 8I can disable it for a certain number but then they never person calls me and it happens again it's super annoying it's defini not Verizon is application I'm sure I have a app on my phone that this is a extra setting I just can't figure it out
Might have figured this out
Calisnowman420 said:
Did anybody figure this out I had this problem on my note 5 and now on my note 8I can disable it for a certain number but then they never person calls me and it happens again it's super annoying it's defini not Verizon is application I'm sure I have a app on my phone that this is a extra setting I just can't figure it out
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So I didn't get to go to the T-Mobile store but coincidentally I was uninstalling apps that I don't use a few days after I made that post. I ended up uninstalling 2 apps, one of which was viva video and I think this might have been the root of the problem. Last time I clicked on that app, it looked completely different and I wouldn't have recognized it as viva video if the name wasn't there. I also noticed that the app will open and run by itself but will not show up in my open apps list (hopefully that makes sense). Even when I had not used it for days, it would still show up in my battery optimization list as an app that needs to be closed. Must be a bug with the new face life. Haven't had any issues since then. I really hope this helps.