Unable to capture screenshot prevented by security policy - Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers

Hello.
I just bought the Samsung Galaxy S8 a month ago and I really love it. But there is this one error won't let me take screenshots, no matter in which app. I can't even take screenshots of my home- or lockscreen.
I get the following error message (in german) "Screenshot kann aufgrund einer Sicherheitsrichtlinie nicht aufgenommen werden" which is translated to "Unable to capture screenshot prevented by security policy".
What can I do?
Device info:
Model: SM-G950F
rooted: yes (Magisk v13.3)
EDIT:
Meanwhile I found out that it's not only the screenshots. It seems like a strange permission regarding any media is active. Few examples:
- I can't save a 9Gag post, it doesn't appear in the gallery and not even in the 9Gag folder when I check with ES File Explorer.
- Same goes for snapchat and Reddit. I try to save. Everythings alright, no error. Just doesn't show up in my Gallery.
EDIT2:
When I take pictures using the camera app, I have to select my SD card. When I try saving them to my internal storage, it just doesn't show up in my Gallery / Folder.
As this is my first post, please tell me if you need any further information.
Thanks in advance,
Julian

julian_m said:
Hello.
I just bought the Samsung Galaxy S8 a month ago and I really love it. But there is this one error won't let me take screenshots, no matter in which app. I can't even take screenshots of my home- or lockscreen.
I get the following error message (in german) "Screenshot kann aufgrund einer Sicherheitsrichtlinie nicht aufgenommen werden" which is translated to "Unable to capture screenshot prevented by security policy".
What can I do?
Device info:
Model: SM-G950F
rooted: yes (Magisk v13.3)
As this is my first post, please tell me if you need any further information.
Thanks in advance,
Julian
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Even in Google chrome?

sofir786 said:
Even in Google chrome?
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yes, even in Google Chrome.

julian_m said:
yes, even in Google Chrome.
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Have you disabled any apps, are you using any apps like greenify and so on?

julian_m said:
Hello.
I just bought the Samsung Galaxy S8 a month ago and I really love it. But there is this one error won't let me take screenshots, no matter in which app. I can't even take screenshots of my home- or lockscreen.
I get the following error message (in german) "Screenshot kann aufgrund einer Sicherheitsrichtlinie nicht aufgenommen werden" which is translated to "Unable to capture screenshot prevented by security policy".
What can I do?
Device info:
Model: SM-G950F
rooted: yes (Magisk v13.3)
As this is my first post, please tell me if you need any further information.
Thanks in advance,
Julian
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If you don't have any work related policy, then try to see if you have any credentials saved in settings. Go to settings>lock screen and security>other security settings> and see "clear credentials" If it is not grayed out, then you can try to clear, but if it is grayed out, then you don't have any credentials or policy set.

sofir786 said:
Have you disabled any apps, are you using any apps like greenify and so on?
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I don't use Greenify and also haven't disabled any apps. I just tried to reset app presets to re-enable disabled apps and reset the permissions of every app. Nothing changed.

Charkatak said:
If you don't have any work related policy, then try to see if you have any credentials saved in settings. Go to settings>lock screen and security>other security settings> and see "clear credentials" If it is not grayed out, then you can try to clear, but if it is grayed out, then you don't have any credentials or policy set.
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It was grayed out. I also checked the system certs as I though one of them might be disabled, no luck...

Can you check your Device Administrators? This is what would enable a security policy to disable your Screen Shot abilities. You can search for Device Administrators in your device settings.

WorldIRC said:
Can you check your Device Administrators? This is what would enable a security policy to disable your Screen Shot abilities. You can search for Device Administrators in your device settings.
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There are two device administrators registered:
- Find my phone (which is activated, but disabling it doesn't make a difference)
- Secure folder (which is disabled)

julian_m said:
There are two device administrators registered:
- Find my phone (which is activated, but disabling it doesn't make a difference)
- Secure folder (which is disabled)
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That's very strange then. Typically to enforce a "security policy" which would disable Screen Shots, you'd have to consent to a Device Administrator being loaded up. Often this is in the case of Corporate Work Email being put on a device. One of the available functions is the disabling of screenshots if the employer so chooses.

WorldIRC said:
That's very strange then. Typically to enforce a "security policy" which would disable Screen Shots, you'd have to consent to a Device Administrator being loaded up. Often this is in the case of Corporate Work Email being put on a device. One of the available functions is the disabling of screenshots if the employer so chooses.
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Only mail client I'n using is Gmail, which shouldn't cause any problems.
Meanwhile I found out that it's not only the screenshots. It seems like a strange permission regarding any media is active. Few examples:
- I can't save a 9Gag post, it doesn't appear in the gallery and not even in the 9Gag folder when I check with ES File Explorer.
- Same goes for snapchat and Reddit. I try to save. Everythings alright, no error. Just doesn't show up in my Gallery.

About the screenshot error, I guess you did already google for it? There are some suggestions, for example in this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-note5/help/screenshot-issues-t3208747/page1

are you sure you are not in secure folder ? because in secure folder and other knox related apps like samsung pass screenshots are not allowed

BenjyTec said:
About the screenshot error, I guess you did already google for it? There are some suggestions, for example in this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-note5/help/screenshot-issues-t3208747/page1
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I did some research and found this aswell, didn't change anything.

robhug said:
are you sure you are not in secure folder ? because in secure folder and other knox related apps like samsung pass screenshots are not allowed
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I am not, since my Phone is rooted and KNOX is triggered anyways.

When I take pictures using the camera app, I have to select my SD card. When I try saving them to my internal storage, it just doesn't show up in my Gallery / Folder.

nothing works here

What resolution is your phone set to? I get this error only when I change the phones resolution above the highest default. Right now i have my resolution at 8k, even at real 4k resolution gives me the same security policy error.

maybe you can try to reboot to safe mode to ensure that it's not a system problem? just press the power button to open power menu, tap and hold the power off, then it will show safe mode, tap it.
BTW you can't take screenshots of lock screen, i got the same prompt while doing this.

While viewing a Google chrome incognito mode page screenshots aren't allowed either.

Related

[TUT] Bypass All LG Lock Google account "Verify your account'

Bypass All LG Verify your account (LG Google Factory Reset Protection ) on Android OS 5.1.x
Download and copy file APK Shortcutmaker to MTP or USB OTG
http://vietfones.vn/forum/showthread.php?1037877
Was the file you needed on the thing you plugged in? Is that why you plugged it in or was that an unnecessary step?
Not sure this goes along with the rules on XDA and security in general. There is a reason you no longer have access to a device. We can't and should not take the risk and guess what that reason might be. At all times we should assume an unauthorized access attempt. Especially in this case. Reported (under reserve).
A genious o.o
would have been helpful when i got my new phone, cleaned google account, changed pw, factory reset phone. 72 hour lock!
but.... yeah. much more helpful for phone theft than regular users.
Shortcut to Settings
First, thanks to vn_mobile for sharing.
Second, here's a quicker way
Install Quick Shortcut by OTG as per the OP
Then search for "reset"
Select Settings, MasterClearActivity, Try
Reset Phone
Done!!
Great, I now can make a list of XDA members I know are morons. Let's hope they also have social media info in their profiles.
nitrous² said:
Great, I now can make a list of XDA members I know are morons. Let's hope they also have social media info in their profiles.
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Exactly!! Security flaws can only be fixed if exposed by "morons" ... read between the lines.
Any solution for Nexus 9?
billa said:
First, thanks to vn_mobile for sharing.
Second, here's a quicker way
Install Quick Shortcut
http://d-h.st/wSdn
Search for "reset"
Select Settings, MasterClearActivity, Try
Reset Phone
Done!!
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Once installed, reset the search I have to do from the program to install Quick Shortcut ??
ang3lical said:
Once installed, reset the search I have to do from the program to install Quick Shortcut ??
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Copy the Quick Shortcut app to your OTG SDCard and install it as per the OP, then follow the instructions.
billa said:
Copy the Quick Shortcut app to your OTG SDCard and install it as per the OP, then follow the instructions.
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Ok thankss
Thanks.
Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk
LG fix you can not use otg
i can bypass but not free sory
T-Mobile G4??
Does anyone know how to get this done on a T-Mobile G4?? The user setting isn't available in my settings. I keep getting a loop right back to the verify android screen right after putting in the correct info for the previous owner.
leor1291 said:
Does anyone know how to get this done on a T-Mobile G4?? The user setting isn't available in my settings. I keep getting a loop right back to the verify android screen right after putting in the correct info for the previous owner.
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Turn off airplane mode?
Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk
Nice. I don't know why there's no "switch access" option in Accessibility settings on my device.
bel57 said:
Nice. I don't know why there's no "switch access" option in Accessibility settings on my device.
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Maybe because this Exploit has been fixed and Google won`t let you bypass the FRP like that forever. It never worked on ALL devices.
this just happened to me on my htc m9. i changed my password sunday. reset my device and im like WTF? im done with google, this feature should be duely noted to consumers and in the literature. im taking my paperweight m9 back to tmobile and getting an iphone. i don't mind security but this is too much.
fix-this! said:
this just happened to me on my htc m9. i changed my password sunday. reset my device and im like WTF? im done with google, this feature should be duely noted to consumers and in the literature. im taking my paperweight m9 back to tmobile and getting an iphone. i don't mind security but this is too much.
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Can you not sign in with your gmail pass?

Package Disabler Pro!! What not to disable...?

Hey everyone! Quick question, I've read many times that "Package Disabler Pro" is the best app to disable all the bloatware.
But I have also read that if you disable all of them or use the "Disable all Bloatware" selection in the app, it causes issues with other apps and services such as samsung say and amongst others.
Can anyone help on this issue? Or is there a solution out there... saying which to disable and which not to?
Any help would be awesome! Thanks!
This is too complex question and next, some packages depends on another. E.g. you can disable ANT+ but you need it if you have a sport watch.
Generally, do not dollow colors in the application. I've found some ping packages which could be important (ANT+).
It depends on your needs/using habits, but there is some that can be disable almost always, yet still there is cases where you may need it.
Few examples:
- you can disable email application and its services since you can (and probably should unless something very specific) use Gmail instead of it (you can set up non-gmail account in Gmail app), so feel free to disable this.
-Google play movies/music/newstand/books - if you dont use these disable them.
-Galaxy apps and its services - i dont see point for this app, only uses are - for getting offers (so claim them before disabling) and galaxy care... any apps you can get on play store, so egt the offers from Galaxy apps and turn it ands its services off.
-Gear VR services - if you dont have Gear VR headset then there is no use for these services and if you get Gear VR afterwards you can just enable those services, its fast and easy.
-SHealth and its service - dont use it? feel free to disable it.
- i dont use Samsung account and its backup options (since you have same functions from google) so if you dont also, feel free to disable it and its related services.
and there is A LOT more, and it all depends on what you want/will use! BUT remember, its very simple and fast to enable them even if you disabled them, with no harm done.
Carefully Checked Before Disabling, but Galaxy S7 Keeps Rebooting
I have carefully checked everything I disabled before doing it, but now my Galaxy S7 keeps rebooting, although not always with the same results. The fact that there's no information about numerous items preloaded on this phone is totally unhelpful!
How does this app work, since it doesn't require root? And is there any chance it will trip the Knox counter on an unrooted phone? I'm very interested in it, but I don't want to lose my tap and pay or my warranty (yet).
I have posted here my extensive list of disabled packages, with no ill effects that I know of:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69392805&postcount=2408
setspeed said:
How does this app work, since it doesn't require root? And is there any chance it will trip the Knox counter on an unrooted phone? I'm very interested in it, but I don't want to lose my tap and pay or my warranty (yet).
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It doesn't require root, and doesn't affect Knox at all.
I have a question regarding this, I have 165 packages disabled, but apparently I'm disabling something that stops the "Always on Display" , could somebody tell me what package or packages make it work ? Thanx !!
hudtwalcker said:
I have a question regarding this, I have 165 packages disabled, but apparently I'm disabling something that stops the "Always on Display" , could somebody tell me what package or packages make it work ? Thanx !!
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Can you send what you have disabled ? All list.
disabled packages list
hacklesss said:
Can you send what you have disabled ? All list.
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Yes, here you go, thnx for the help
hudtwalcker said:
Yes, here you go, thnx for the help
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You're welcome
I have doubt about these:
com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps (maybe Always on Display items are in Widget ? maybe, just I guess)
com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder (It's not about this problem but I advice enable it. This is search bar in the menu.)
com.samsung.android.app.aodservice ( edited and solved: This is Always On Display "AOD")
com.sec.factory
com.samsung.android.firmware.tsp
com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager (maybe about watch)
com.samsung.android.sm
and I see you disabled too many useful app like "Wallpaper Cropper, Galaxy Finder". Why you disable these ?
Just try it first what I wrote and check again for Always On Display
hacklesss said:
You're welcome
I have doubt about these:
com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps (maybe Always on Display items are in Widget ? maybe, just I guess)
com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder (It's not about this problem but I advice enable it. This is search bar in the menu.)
com.samsung.android.app.aodservice
com.sec.factory
com.samsung.android.firmware.tsp
com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager (maybe about watch)
com.samsung.android.sm
and I see you disabled too many useful app like "Wallpaper Cropper, Galaxy Finder". Why you disable these ?
Just try it first what I wrote and check again for Always On Display
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Thnx a lot, I will try this out right now, many of these packages were disabled from an xlm file I found, but some were disabled by me, most of the "useful" apps are disabled cause theres something else replacing that function already, I use quickpik for gallery and cropping, nova launcher for launcher, galaxy finder I have no idea what it does, but I've had tons of other brands and never needed anything from motorola, htc or LG, I guess I like to stick with a pure android experience, thank you for your help !
hudtwalcker said:
Thnx a lot, I will try this out right now, many of these packages were disabled from an xlm file I found, but some were disabled by me, most of the "useful" apps are disabled cause theres something else replacing that function already, I use quickpik for gallery and cropping, nova launcher for launcher, galaxy finder I have no idea what it does, but I've had tons of other brands and never needed anything from motorola, htc or LG, I guess I like to stick with a pure android experience, thank you for your help !
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You're welcome
yesss
hacklesss said:
You're welcome
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OMG so simple, yet I couldn't find it before, it was just the aod service, always on display, I swear to god I looked it up on package disabler and it didn't show up, thanks a lot you are a lifesaver ! BTW I have a Galaxy S7 Active but it's practically the same, and the S7 Active section is dead
hudtwalcker said:
OMG so simple, yet I couldn't find it before, it was just the aod service, always on display, I swear to god I looked it up on package disabler and it didn't show up, thanks a lot you are a lifesaver ! BTW I have a Galaxy S7 Active but it's practically the same, and the S7 Active section is dead
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LOL, I'm happy to solve this At the same time, I learn what is Always on Display nickname in the Package Disable app Any other problem ?
hacklesss said:
LOL, I'm happy to solve this At the same time, I learn what is Always on Display nickname in the Package Disable app Any other problem ?
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Yeah, I see on my Sony Xperia phone that has a custom ROM that there's an option on lockscreen and security that allows you to choose how long does it take for the phone to lock, not sleep but lock, in seconds, like "5 seconds after screen turns off" or "immediately after screen turns off" etc.....on my S7 it just takes forever and I can't find a similar option, sometimes I turn off the screen and after a few minutes I turn it on and it still has locked, sometimes it does it immediately, could there be a workaround ?
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hudtwalcker said:
Yeah, I see on my Sony Xperia phone that has a custom ROM that there's an option on lockscreen and security that allows you to choose how long does it take for the phone to lock, not sleep but lock, in seconds, like "5 seconds after screen turns off" or "immediately after screen turns off" etc.....on my S7 it just takes forever and I can't find a similar option, sometimes I turn off the screen and after a few minutes I turn it on and it still has locked, sometimes it does it immediately, could there be a workaround ?
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4get it, I found it, LOL Thnx bro !
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What to disable to remove T-Mobile update service? I cannot figure it out. I just want that removed.
hudtwalcker said:
Yes, here you go, thnx for the help
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I applied the list which you had in your XML file, for some reason now I cannot get the write on to the SD card.
This thread right here is a PERFECT example of why not to use package disablers. You break more things than you solve.

Unknown Sources Doesn't Stay Enabled Permanently

I sideload a lot of apps, and an annoying kwirk that I've found is that unknown sources does not stay enabled permanently. Everytime I attempt to install an app from unknown sources, I have to hop into settings and recheck unknown sources.
Yes, I do uncheck "this install only"
abdullaha said:
I sideload a lot of apps, and an annoying kwirk that I've found is that unknown sources does not stay enabled permanently. Everytime I attempt to install an app from unknown sources, I have to hop into settings and recheck unknown sources.
Yes, I do uncheck "this install only"
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Same here. Very annoying.
Sent from my wickedly kewl Galaxy S8 using my fingers. Duh!!!
Same. Stays for a few minutes, then goes back to off. I wonder if it's another one of Samsung's "features."
komugi said:
Same. Stays for a few minutes, then goes back to off. I wonder if it's another one of Samsung's "features."
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Hopefully just a bug that can get fixed. It's quite annoying.
I imagine its a security measure to protect you from all those "free" programs
spinkick said:
I imagine its a security measure to protect you from all those "free" programs
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I think it's a definitely a big, because there is an option to uncheck "for this install only", however even if you do, it still reverts it back. So definitely a bug.
Yes it's annoying... But today when I try to sideload a app.. It prompt to enable unknown sources and takes to settings menu, here don't check the box rather click the Unknown sources it will prompt you a usual warning and below warning there is a check box as 'allow this instalation only' un check it and click ok...
It will stay forever
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Actually, it seems to stay for a set period of time, possibly until the phone is locked, or about 10 minutes, not 100% sure, but I sideloaded about 40 humblebundle apps over the course of 2 hours yesterday, and that dialog came back between every sideloading session. I could do several at a time, but when i locked, and went off to do other things, returning to sideload more would result in the same dialog again. Checking the box made the dialog appear every time i tried to sideload. This doesn't appear to be a bug, it appears to be a security feature that has no option for removal.
I've got a bunch of packages frozen with Package Disabler Pro and my unknown sources is sticking. Verizon, US model.
I pulled the XML file in that thread and it freezes all kinds of Sammy bloat, including Knox, so one or a combination is flipping that back.
I'm taking updates as they come.
`SBR` said:
Yes it's annoying... But today when I try to sideload a app.. It prompt to enable unknown sources and takes to settings menu, here don't check the box rather click the Unknown sources it will prompt you a usual warning and below warning there is a check box as 'allow this instalation only' un check it and click ok...
It will stay forever
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No it won't. I already tried that
Sent from my wickedly kewl Galaxy S8 using my fingers. Duh!!!
I hate it. Hope there is a fix soon!
Anyone find a solution to this? Very annoying "feature"
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Noticed some settings in developer options not sticking either. Just took latest VZW update so maybe that'll fix it!
Try to uninstall Samsung Pay and the framework. I did it on my S7 Edge and it fixes this problem.
Hence, I opt not to use S.Pay.

Screen overlay problem!

Normally I'd have this issue fixed per the typical ways to fix but as of yesterday I cannot change any permissions nor can I access my camera or video files. Before you go into the rant of going into settings and disabling any apps that use screen overlay I have done that to every single app and system app as well as disabled the accessibility options....I still get the message. Any clues that might be helpful? I have Build MRA58k version BLU_R0011UU_v21_GENERIC 05-05-2017 short of doing a twerp recovery to an old image I don't know what to do.
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Normally I'd have this issue fixed per the typical ways to fix but as of yesterday I cannot change any permissions nor can I access my camera or video files. Before you go into the rant of going into settings and disabling any apps that use screen overlay I have done that to every single app and system app as well as disabled the accessibility options....I still get the message. Any clues that might be helpful? I have Build MRA58k version BLU_R0011UU_v21_GENERIC 05-05-2017 short of doing a twerp recovery to an old image I don't know what to do.
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Please more deatil on your problem.
what are you tring to do?
what app cannot access photo files?
and also try search the forrum for "overlay" I think there was one other disscussion about it, dont remember if anything got resovled or not.
Here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/r1-hd/how-to/unlock-tool-t3561333/page23
start at post 222-- its not much help but I knew this had been disscussed before.
mrmazak said:
Please more deatil on your problem.
what are you tring to do?
what app cannot access photo files?
and also try search the forrum for "overlay" I think there was one other disscussion about it, dont remember if anything got resovled or not.
Here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/r1-hd/how-to/unlock-tool-t3561333/page23
start at post 222-- its not much help but I knew this had been discussed before.
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I am trying to change my permissions so that I can use my phone for recording videos but it refuses to let me view any of my files in my gallery. It doesn't matter if I go through the app or if try to view it through a file viewer such as file manager, nothing will let me access them. In fact I can not change permissions for any app, can't change what can and cannot access my storage, can not change what accesses my phone, nothing can be changed. It's not just those apps, every app I try to change permissions for has the same message. As I stated before I have disabled ALL draw over other apps, System as well as normal but the message still pops up even after a reboot........It all started 3 days ago, I didn't install anything new and as far as my security programs show, I have not been infected with a virus or malwear....
Just an update... 9 days and still not fixed... I have had to install different programs for some of my functionality back however I still cannot change any permissions... Some apps will allow me to tap outside of the notification and still use them however some things I still cannot do such as view recently recorded vids or recently taken pictures. Still hoping someone can find a fix for this issue.

Phone been acting weird... need help

My phone has been acting really weird for a few months now and I can't figure it out. Is there a way to find all apps on the phone user installed, system, and hidden?? My phone isnt rooted; well I havent rooted it nor does it say it has. For instance earlier when I pushed my volume button there was an accessibility guy there nothing would open when I pushed him and while looking threw my accessibility settings and checking here and there to see if he was still there, he just vanishes without me turning anything off. Like WTF. Theres other weird things but that's just the most recent 1. And it's got me very concerned. Pls help!!
Your probably have a setting on in Accessibility like visibility enhancements or screen reader, you'll need to turn it off.
For list of apps you can view them in Settings > Apps ( Tap the 3 dots on the top right and tap "Show system apps" )
Jeremy_J7 said:
Your probably have a setting on in Accessibility like visibility enhancements or screen reader, you'll need to turn it off.
For list of apps you can view them in Settings > Apps ( Tap the 3 dots on the top right and tap "Show system apps" )
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That's what I thought at first so I went threw my accessibility settings and they r all off. He hasn't been back so far that I have noticed. I know there r some spyware and malware that u can hide from being seen or make it look like some random app. Is there a way to use like adb or android studio to scan it for something that shouldn't be there.
Dendy420 said:
That's what I thought at first so I went threw my accessibility settings and they r all off. He hasn't been back so far that I have noticed. I know there r some spyware and malware that u can hide from being seen or make it look like some random app. Is there a way to use like adb or android studio to scan it for something that shouldn't be there.
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I'm not sure too much about malware, I do know that Samsung has their own "Security Features" in Settings > Device Care > Security if you want to scan your device, also try Play Protect.
Seeing that the Accessibility issues are out of the way, what other problems are you experiencing ?
Jeremy_J7 said:
I'm not sure too much about malware, I do know that Samsung has their own "Security Features" in Settings > Device Care > Security if you want to scan your device, also try Play Protect.
Seeing that the Accessibility issues are out of the way, what other problems are you experiencing ?
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I saw the guy again but this time I kinda got to look at the running services and I found this. Could that have something to do with it?? As u can kinda tell, once I forced stopped that cloud messaging service the time changed on it and went under the dual messenger service. But as I was saying beforehand, google play services always had a pop up saying using headphones in the background. But my data doubled in the last 2-3 months, things I download will just disappear and pictures (like my phone will restore itself a few days but not my messages or calls), my phone also keeps adding a new camera gallery like it's not connected anymore and is a new camera same with the screenshot folder. Theres also a few other things
Dendy420 said:
I saw the guy again but this time I kinda got to look at the running services and I found this. Could that have something to do with it?? As u can kinda tell, once I forced stopped that cloud messaging service the time changed on it and went under the dual messenger service. But as I was saying beforehand, google play services always had a pop up saying using headphones in the background. But my data doubled in the last 2-3 months, things I download will just disappear and pictures (like my phone will restore itself a few days but not my messages or calls), my phone also keeps adding a new camera gallery like it's not connected anymore and is a new camera same with the screenshot folder. Theres also a few other things
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So Cloud Messaging's time would change because after you stopped the process it restarted itself. But the other things make it look like your phone is being haunted :laugh:
Can you send your list of installed Applications ?
KineSight said:
So Cloud Messaging's time would change because after you stopped the process it restarted itself. But the other things make it look like your phone is being haunted :laugh:
Can you send your list of installed Applications ?
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https://photos.app.goo.gl/WF1EBxMV44ws6TXU9
Might be easier just to share an album, if u cant view it let me know I'll post separate pics on here
Dendy420 said:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/WF1EBxMV44ws6TXU9
Might be easier just to share an album, if u cant view it let me know I'll post separate pics on here
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You sure do have alot of apps. I'm not from your country so I'm not 100% of what all your apps do.
But these are the apps that look suspicious to me :
AnyMusic
Device Info (Multiple Apps)
Downloader
I-Say
InboxDollars
Lucky Dice,Money,Pusher
Match to Win
McAfee Security
Mobile Performance Meter
Movie Hunt
MP3 Music Download
Music Downloader
Numerology
Phone INFO
Phone Reveal
QuickShortcutMaker
S'more
Scam Sheild
Shortcut Master (Lite)
Step Younger+
TextNow
Torrent Movies
Tubi
If I were you, I'd get rid of them.
If this doesn't fix your issues. I recommend you reset the device and do not install apps like this.
KineSight said:
You sure do have alot of apps. I'm not from your country so I'm not 100% of what all your apps do.
But these are the apps that look suspicious to me :
AnyMusic
Device Info (Multiple Apps)
Downloader
I-Say
InboxDollars
Lucky Dice,Money,Pusher
Match to Win
McAfee Security
Mobile Performance Meter
Movie Hunt
MP3 Music Download
Music Downloader
Numerology
Phone INFO
Phone Reveal
QuickShortcutMaker
S'more
Scam Sheild
Shortcut Master (Lite)
Step Younger+
TextNow
Torrent Movies
Tubi
If I were you, I'd get rid of them.
If this doesn't fix your issues. I recommend you reset the device and do not install apps like this.
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I uninstalled most of those but look what else I happened to stumble across... why is there 2 recoveries??
Dendy420 said:
I uninstalled most of those but look what else I happened to stumble across... why is there 2 recoveries??
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The one on the left is your recovery. The one on the right is Download Mode (Used to reinstall firmware via PC)
KineSight said:
The one on the left is your recovery. The one on the right is Download Mode (Used to reinstall firmware via PC)
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If u look close y does it say android recovery twice
Dendy420 said:
If u look close y does it say android recovery twice
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Sorry. I see it now. I'm not sure why that is. I have never seen that before in my life, it's very weird.
I recommend you backup your files and reinstall the firmware.
Thank u so much for u help but I think I'm actually gonna root this phone and get rid of some of these odd apps and that work profile that I have no idea how to get into. Now to just find and download everything I need to do just that. Lol
Dendy420 said:
Thank u so much for u help but I think I'm actually gonna root this phone and get rid of some of these odd apps and that work profile that I have no idea how to get into. Now to just find and download everything I need to do just that. Lol
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