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CLF · 3 weeks ago

@userTQETxA5fnc You're always welcome. I really hope you're carrier will block them for you. They're annoying and a security risk. Take care, CLF

CLF · 3 weeks ago

@userTQETxA5fnc Hey, The best option for blocking messages sent from email accounts is to contact your carrier tech support and ask if they can block them for you. I did this last year and haven't received any since then. Most of the major carriers will be able to block them. Best practices are Never open them, never reply to them and never tap a link in them. Best regards, CLF

CLF · 3 weeks ago

@userH5iDzxzDEI Hey, I have an older version of the Samsung messages app. On this version we open the conversation with the contacts we want to assign custom notification tones. Once the conversation is open we open the customization menu and select Notification sound. A list of notification tones open and we select the the new tone for that conversation. In the contacts app we select the contacts, select edit, scroll down and select view more and then scroll down to ringtone. In the phone app, contacts tab, we open the contact, select the info icon and then follow the same steps as above for the contacts app. So many great new changes with the versions you're running. They might have added a new setting in the contacts app for custom text message notifications along with the the option for custom ringtones. It really don't know. Best regards, CLF

CLF · 3 weeks ago

Hey, You're very welcome. My carrier blocked them for me last year. Haven't received any since. Take care, CLF

CLF · 3 weeks ago

@stopemails Hey, The only option to block these types of messages is to call your carrier tech support and ask if they can block them for you. Most carriers will be able to block them. Best regards, CLF

CLF · 3 weeks ago

@Jess04 Hey, The only option for blocking these types of messages is to call your carrier tech support and ask if they can block them for you. I did this a year ago and haven't received any since. Best regards, CLF

CLF · 3 weeks ago

@MaYahIsrael Hey, It's possible that it's been moved, removed or renamed on the S21. Android 10 has the option titled Make Passwords Visible. Turn this off and you won't see the pin code numbers as you type. Settings, Biometrics and security, other security settings. Open Settings and type in a general search for passwords. Best regards, CLF

CLF · 3 weeks ago

@oceangirl305 Hey, I don't know if this option is included with the new version. In the Samsung messages app, settings, notifications, usually at the bottom of the notification Catigories list is, In app notification. Select that and a menu should appear with the option to show messages preview. Turn that on and you should see more details on the notification. If it's off it only displays new message. Best regards, CLF

CLF · 4 weeks ago

@ck53 Hey, I'm using the galaxy S9 and the Samsung internet browser. Select the 3 horizontal bars on the toolbar menu at the bottom of the page. There should be an icon labeled light mode. Tap that to change the background to white. Best regards, CLF

CLF · ‎05-07-2021

@Andrea43 Hey, I use a different method for deleting the message app history. I open the phone app and select the recents tab. I select the menu icon at the top right corner. There is an option to show or hide the messages history. There's also an option titled Calls To Show that opens a selection menu. I select all calls and messages. No matter which one you select when it displays the message history you will be able to to delete them all or individually. This could be a carrier installed option and might not be possible in your phone app. Best regards, CLF

CLF · ‎05-07-2021

@ReverseEMF Hey, I have the galaxy S9. When we swipe over to More you should see an edit icon on the right side of the camera mode selection panel. Tap that and it opens the customization options for the camera mode selection menu. We can drag and drop the single take mode up and out of the camera mode selection panel. We can also drag and drop each camera mode left and right in the panel. When everything is set select save. There's also a setting that opens the camera app in the last used mode and can include filters applied while using that mode. Best regards, CLF

CLF · ‎05-05-2021

Hey, Yes you can add a Tag to the post. Something like Feature Request, Samsung Notes App. There might be an option in the s pen settings that will allow you to write over the image. I really don't know. Someone really experienced with the how the s pen works might be able to help with this. Best regards, CLF

CLF · ‎05-05-2021

@userbN0iqmwJMR Hey, I don't have a s pen so I create a text box. It's added as a new layer. I type in the text and position it over the image. I don't think there is a setting that will lock it in position and prevent selecting it. Best regards, CLF

CLF · ‎05-02-2021

Hey, @OutlawJoseWales Thanks for the heads up. It's the same for the play store. Even with the stores malware scanner they were still getting through. I recently installed Norton 360 premium with life lock. The low lifes are using every angle they have these days so I thought it might be a good time to add a little extra security. With the galaxy store I really only update apps that are pre-installed or developed by Samsung or one of their trusted affiliates. I'm a little surprised they didn't scan the app and get back to you on this. Best regards, CLF Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) Android 10 One UI 2.5 G960USQS9FUC2 Security Patch Level 3/01/21 T-mobile

CLF · ‎05-02-2021

Hey, @Zimmys April 9th 2021 is the most recent notes update on my galaxy S9. They've changed the folder view from a single column of folders to a grid view. Nice touch. Best regards, CLF Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) Android 10 One UI 2.5 G960USQS9FUC2 Security Patch Level 3/01/21 T-mobile

CLF · ‎04-26-2021

@malletKAT I'm glad to hear that. I blocked them last year and haven't received any since. Thanks for the reply. CLF

CLF · ‎04-26-2021

@ZoeJak Follow the path that @Weyam provided set gestures as the navigation method and turn on gesture hints. On my S9 it puts 3 horizontal lines at the bottom of the screen. They provide additional swiping options. Best regards, CLF

CLF · ‎04-25-2021

@Tbraymob Hey, Tracfone doesn't sell unlock codes. You have to call their tech support and request an unlock code. They will check your account and phone model to determine if it's eligible. They're very strict about the requirements for eligibility. The only reason they allow unlocking is because the FCC forced them to a few years ago. Best regards, CLF

CLF · ‎04-25-2021

@jayhawkku Hey, Open the my files app. Select internal storage. Scroll down the list of Folders. Look for a Folder Titled Notifications. Open the Folder. This is where you can add the audio Files. If you don't have a Folder titled Notifications create a new Folder and name it Notifications. Open the Notification Folder you created. This is where you can add the audio Files. To create a new Folder. Open My Files, internal storage. Tap the 3 vertical dots in the upper right hand corner. A menu should drop down with an option to Create a new folder. Best regards, CLF

CLF · ‎04-24-2021

@userUy3TYFpWa0 Hey, Safe Search is a feature provided by various app developers. I have several apps that have and use that title description. I'm using the Samsung internet app and have the Google search engine set as the default. When I open the Google search website I can sign in to my Google account, select the settings menu, select search settings and change the safe search options to my personal preferences. This works for me safe search doesn't interfere when I'm browsing. Google has a video in YouTube that explains how to turn it on or off. How to lock it on for parental controls and how to unlock it. Best regards, CLF

CLF · ‎04-24-2021

@MC37 Hey, RCS Universal Profile increases group chat participation to 100 contacts. If you have a contact in the group chat with a device that doesn't support RCS or RCS Universal Profile the group chat will default to the lowest denominator, the capabilities of the device that doesn't support RCS or RCS UP. I think the original sms /mms was 10, RCS is 20 and RCS Up is 100 in group chat. Best regards, CLF

CLF · ‎04-24-2021

@malletKAT Hey, Text Messages received from an email address can only be blocked by our carrier. Most of the major carriers will be able to block them for us. Best option is to Call your carrier tech support and ask if they can block them for you. Best regards, CLF

CLF · ‎04-22-2021

@Pam28 Hey, Inside the Bixby app settings it has an has an option to delete all the data from the account website and I think it includes something about removing it from the account. I'm not sure. We can also open system settings apps, find everything related to Bixby and clear the cache and data for each one. If you accidentally start the app again back out and close it. In settings, apps, default apps you can set device assist app to none or Google to prevent Bixby voice from operating when you press the home button. Best regards, CLF

CLF · ‎04-22-2021

@jayhawkku Hey, In my files there should be a folder titled Notifications. We can copy or move sound files into to the folder and they should appear in the default system list of notification sounds. If you don't see the folder create a new folder and name it Notifications. Some people download ringtones and notification sounds from websites that they trust but you have be careful these days. There are some music players that have a ringtone maker. They can cut the music files we have on the phone into short sections. There are some 3rd party apps in the play store that specialize in providing ringtones, notification tones etc. and the app is used to set them. Best regards, CLF

CLF · ‎04-20-2021

@SketchFlip Hey, I really don't think they are able to do this. All cell phone numbers are private. At least for now you might ask them to provide you with the number they'll be calling you from and add them to your contacts list. I really don't think they would mind and would probably appreciate the forethought. Best regards, CLF

CLF · ‎04-18-2021

@Jnyer27 Hey, I'm sorry to hear that didn't help. After five years it's still a mess. I've lowered my expectations. They say by the end of the year there will be significant changes to the way they're implementing rcs up. We'll have to wait and see. I hope T-mobile tech support can get this up and running for you. Best regards, CLF

CLF · ‎04-18-2021

Hey, @AlyssaJack This really sounds like a persistent notification. Some media players use it to keep the player from being shut down when they're optimized for battery usage or being put to sleep. Others use it to provide quick access to the player. There should be something in the apps settings with options for the notification panel. Also make sure that it's not on the battery optimization list or being put to sleep. Best regards, CLF

CLF · ‎04-18-2021

@Jnyer27 Hey, If T-mobile is your carrier you shouldn't have any issues connecting to Googles Jibe network. The link below should take you to the Google website with the option to to remove your phone number and the device associated with it from the Google Jibe network database. Once that's done open the Google Messages app and try turning on the chat services. I really don't know if this will resolve the issue your having but it might be worth a shot. Lots of little issues with S21 updates lately and it's difficult to know if it's the operating system, the carriers or the messages app. https://messages.google.com/disable-chat Best regards, CLF

CLF · ‎04-18-2021

@usergHhqKv83wJ Hey, You're very welcome. Thanks for the reply I'm glad to hear it's helped resolve this issue. Take care, CLF

CLF · ‎04-17-2021

Hey, This morning I updated Samsung internet. They've improved privacy and security features in a new security control panel. They've enhanced the smart anti-tracking feature. Now I can see how powerful this feature really is. I can't believe how many trackers were blocked with one search and one website. Unbelievable. I've always had it turned on and currently have it set to strict. If you have some time update it, go to a few websites and check out how many companies are trying to track us. Best regards, CLF

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