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    Samsung smart call (caller ID and spam protection) gone on carrier versions?

    Icebox is an app that allows you to freeze system apps if used in conjuction with Shizuki for ADB Access. Shizuki gives select apps ADB controls without the need for a PC. Shizuki is very handy. I'm messing around with Alliance Shield a little bit. Is there any real benefit that Alliance Shield...
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    Samsung smart call (caller ID and spam protection) gone on carrier versions?

    I've used Package Disabler Pro and Ice Box paired with Shizuki. Have not tried Alliance Shield X. I'll have to look into that one. Whatever you do, be careful not to DISABLE or UNINSTALL "Device Services" which is a Knox app. I made the mistake of freezing it and then my phone locked. I had no...
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    Samsung smart call (caller ID and spam protection) gone on carrier versions?

    Yup I bought my Samsung from T-Mobile and they removed all Smart Calling and McAfee device security in order to offer them at cost to their subscribers. Should be illegal to do if you ask me. Anyways, my phone is not rooted but I was able to flash my N986U (Locked) Firmware to N986U1...
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    Samsung smart call (caller ID and spam protection) gone on carrier versions?

    Devices with carrier provisioned firmware typically have the smart calling disabled since they offer their own spam feature that they want you to pay for. Only devices using unlocked firmware will have access to it. Just to clarify, unlocked firmware doesn't mean the same thing as network...