@DavidJC1961 wrote: Also A40 Use the samsung members app and tell them why you are taking the samsung back and exchanging it for another brand.   There's nothing you can do except to change csc ... View more

@PHB27 wrote: Also, it is a fact that millions were able to record calls quite happily until GOOGLE made a change to Android which rendered all of the existing call-recording applications pretty near useless. Did they consult with their user base before making that change? NO. I realise that they are not legally obliged to consult but to me, to negatively impact thousands, if not millions of their users on a whim makes them a company I would like to reduce my exposure to. Had they NOT made the change then there wouldn't be a problem would there?? Google removed the 3rd party access api in MM but people found a way around it. Google finally closed the door on 3rd party access with pie.   Call recording is still available natively. The phone manufacturer decides if you can see/use it. ... View more

@PHB27 wrote: Themevictory: It sounds as though a good number of people have managed to overcome the call recording problem by following the steps to boot using a Thai SIM before switching back to your normal SIM - posted by Ryan23 previously on this thread. If you do that, just make sure you have good/complete backups prior to starting. Should you be be considering getting a non-samsung phone I would certainly advise against buying anything connected with Google (who own Android) since it is they who are behind this change in your ability to continue to use your phone in the perfectly reasonable activity of recording your phone calls. I myself have now purchased an Huawei phone and after loading an apk now have call recording back. I used to be an avid Samsung supporter but will now NEVER buy another Samsung product as long as I live! I am also in the process of reducing my dependence on Google products and services since they are the primary drivers of this change (supported by Samsung and presumably various other companies too). The change is yet another example in this crazy world of minority views being used to punish the majority of people.   Stop blaming google fcol,proven by the fact we can get CR on Thai/India csc.   Google only removed 3rd party access. Samsung decide on their own whether to show or hide CR. ... View more

@Themevictory   Actually realterm not putty.   Go look over at xda forum,may get more defined help for your phone version. They say this method is stopped now for S10? https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s10/how-to/change-csc-code-firmware-sim-card-t3907375       Look here....Note9 but same thing,just get your specific files.... https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/guide-change-note-9-csc-easy-guide-t3879473   I did it this way for my note8 but a few bootloaders back,not sure if there's a v8 combo file yet. ... View more

@Themevictory Tried changing csc with (putty),I think it was... Different method,no sim needed. ... View more

@Ryan23 HNY to you to. Tad rude earlier I realise but just another day to me,don't understand all the kerfuffle.   On Samsung chat session today one rep said they were going to escalate my point/concerns etc Other said we should ALL  use the Samsung Members app and report it as feedback question.   So can you put this on 1st page and if we all do it then maybe just maybe they'll realise their mistake and unhide it for us all...... ... View more

@Ryan23  See my post a few up. Samsung deny ever having call recording in their phones,what you make of that statement? ... View more

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@Jimmy1971 wrote: Guide how to use native call recording with Thailand (TH) sim card : 1. Insert the TH card  2. Reset to factory settings 3.After restart choose yes to reconfigure new sim (TH) and restarted again. 4. Restore from backup, reinstallation of applications 5. Turn off the phone, remove the TH sim card, insert the local sim card , turn on the phone, restart the phone to reconfigure the local sim card   That's it ! Enjoy !   PS: Search on ebay :  PREPAID THAI SIM CARD THAILAND   Sim I have doesn't make phone ask for new settings/restart :( Prepaid sim too ... View more

@tomesiek wrote: There is more easy way to change csc... not tested by me but I read on XDA about and seems to work. The secret is that you need a sim card from region where native call record is officially available, and wipe your phone with that some card in it. Phone should ask about changing settings to sim card. People was mentioning about Thailand sim card and I think that you can buy them in Ebay. If any body want to try... worst case you have you phone wipe... Good luck Thai sim card did nothing on my end :( Was a Thailand 4G+ Tourist sim so maybe a 'wrong' sim? ... View more

@Glock36 wrote: It sucks. I had the Cube record. It was fantastic and worked great. It recorded incoming and outgoing calls. I could hear both sides very clear. Now none of the record Apps work since Samsung did there upgrade. It Blows!!!! I use the Samsung 8 plus. Google removed 3rd party access not samsung! Changing csc works to get native recorder. Just choose your method,I have a Thai sim coming,will post results....... ... View more

@Ryan23 wrote: Thanks if you go back to page 42 the XDA link has been shared, feel free to go through to see if any additional comments may help. Thanks Ryan. Ahhh ok,sorry bud. Just a lot of posts to go through :\   I reset back to oreo but couldn't stop the update,only prolong it. May try the csc road................. ... View more

@Ryan23 wrote: It’s the most up to date information available which sets out what is CSC and ways to change yours if you decide to do so. https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/pie-call-recording-wip-t3905737 ... View more

@Ryan23 wrote: Here is a link to give you more information on CSC codes and what it means to change it. https://www.droidviews.com/how-to-change-csc-in-samsung-galaxy-phones/   *#272*imei# does not work though and is a really old peice. It even mentions triangle away that's how old it is. ... View more

Samsung have disabled/hidden this feature probably because it uses a multi csc rom. So if they enabled it legally for uk it may be that it is illegal in a different country so they take the 'safe route' and disable.   Samsungs past history says they won't enable or unhide it for us. ... View more

google may have removed 3rd party access but samsung are blocking/hiding native call recording. As can be confirmed because india has it available on pie. ... View more