Phones in the range Samsung Galaxy S7In any of its variants, these devices come with multiple integrated options. Some are well-known, but others are less so and often go unnoticed by users. One of the latter is the inclusion of an advanced caller ID system, which is possible. activate recognition of unsaved numbers as we will explain in this article.
The truth is that the functionality in question was announced at the very event that the Korean company held within the framework of the Mobile World Congress where it presented the new Samsung Galaxy S7. And, as indicated, what is achieved is detect identity of a number that calls us if it is not in the contacts (as long as the operator that is used supports this possibility, since all do not allow it). This feature helps you anticipate whether it's a sales call or potential spam..
And how is this achieved? Well, connecting to an international database called White pageswhere this information is available. If the number in question is found, the data is received to that user view and save them if you wish on your Samsung Galaxy S7. This, obviously, is ideal to know if the incoming call is from a marketing company or similar. The system is integrated into the Phone app and does not require third-party apps.
Activate function
Achieving this is something very simple and, as we have indicated, the options that have to be used are built-in by default in the company's high-end terminals, so there is no need to resort to third-party developments and / or make any major modifications to TouchWiz. The steps you have to take in your Samsung Galaxy S7 are the following: Make sure your carrier supports caller ID.
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Access the Settings from the terminal and to phone dialerusing the icon with the same name found in the application list
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Now locate an option called Advanced functions and you will enter a new screen with different possibilities
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Among those available, the one that interests to activate the functionality is the one called Identify unsaved number. Activate it on the Samsung Galaxy S7 by pressing on it and using the existing slider
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The feature is now available. provided, we remind you, that your operator supports it.
What to do if names are not identified or are missing?
Phone app permissionsGo to Settings > Apps > Phone > Permissions and allow access for Contacts and Phone. If permissions were denied initially, the app cannot cross-reference numbers with your address book.
Synchronization and duplicatesCheck the "Merge duplicates" or "Manage duplicates" option in the Contacts app (using Google Contacts or the native utility). Personal and work accounts can create duplicate records that prevent proper association. To improve management, try tools like contact management that facilitate cleaning and association.
Third party apps Applications that manage contacts (email, calendars, address book managers) can apply filters. Temporarily disable their permissions or filters to rule out interference.
Damaged databasesIf the names don't appear or disappear, go to Settings > Apps > Phone > Storage and tap "Clear storage" and "Clear cache". This resets the app without deleting your contacts.
Problematic updatesAfter updating your system or apps, the identifier may fail. Keep everything updated, and if the problem started after a specific update, wait for a patch or reinstall updates for the Phone app.
Prefixes, anti-spam and extra options
Assisted dialing and prefixesIn the Phone app, tap the three-dot menu > Settings > Assisted dialing, turn on the feature, and select your country. A saved number without a country code may not be recognized for incoming or outgoing calls.
Anti spam protectionIn the Phone app, you can activate "Caller ID and Spam." For this to work, your phone sends call information to caller ID services to compare it against databases and warn you about suspicious numbers. If you're experiencing a lot of unwanted calls, see methods for... Stop receiving spam calls.
Identifier adsActivate caller ID announcements if you want to hear the name or number when the phone rings. This is useful when using a headset or hands-free device.
Block/Mark as spamFrom Phone > Recents, tap a call and choose “Block/Mark as spam.” If a legitimate call appears as spam, select “Not spam” to correct the filter. Learn how block calls if you need more drastic measures.
Verify/share company identifierSome apps allow you to confirm if a number belongs to a business ("Was it a business?"). This improves the information other users will see when they receive that call.
Update software and reset preferences
Update the deviceGo to Settings > Software update > Download and install and follow the on-screen instructions. Stability improvements typically optimize the identifier and anti-spam protection.
Reset app preferencesSettings > Apps > three-dot icon > Reset preferences. This will reactivate notifications, default apps, and disabled permissions that may affect Phone and Contacts.
Others Tricks For devices with Google's operating system, and that are not necessarily a Samsung Galaxy S7, you may find them in this section. There are very interesting global options, so I'm sure some of you will find it useful. Maintaining good backups of your contacts prevents losses and speeds up any restoration..
With the "Identify unsaved numbers" option enabled, carrier support, and a well-organized address book, the Galaxy S7 It can show who's calling you. even if you don't have it saved. If something goes wrong, checking permissions, synchronization, prefixes, anti-spam, and updating/resetting the Phone app resolves almost all cases.
