Current Version of Alliance Shield X
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 3:07 am
Alliance Shield X (Codename v3) is able to use Knox (v1), Shield v2, ADB commands (for phones that support it) and the new method v3.
Samsung Devices don't need to enable the v3 method (Except Note 7, you need to), but it is highly encouraged. If Knox is revoked like the Note 7 the Shield will still work.
Non-Samsung Devices must use the V3 method to use the package disabler
As with all shield releases there is a 5 post minimum before you can log in.
5 posts gets you access to the Shield and package disabler
15 posts gets you access to the APN manager (Samsung Devices Only)
25 posts gets you access to the Firewall (Samsung Devices Only)
V1 or Knox
Install the Shield and turn on Admin and Knox. Done.
V3 Method
The current recommended way to install Alliance Shield X is to back up your phone with Samsung Smart Switch App preform a factory reset and use another device with NFC to provision the device. Instructions here This is the major reason we are letting people with a S8 per-order get the beta, so they can install the Shield in the store. The NFC provision must be done before you exit the initial setup screen.
The method that does not require a factory reset is not guaranteed to work. It only works some of the time. This method requires a computer that can issue ADB commands.
V3 Computer Setup way
There is some prep that needs to be done on the phone
The first requirement is you can't have any accounts on your phone. NONE, ZERO.
When removing all your accounts, it is important that you remove your Phone from Google's servers, then your Account from your Phone. https://myaccount.google.com/device-activity?pli=1
Once there are no accounts on your phone, enable USB debugging and Install Alliance Shield X. You don't need to run the Shield or login, it just needs to be installed.
Connect your phone to your computer and once you are connected your phone via ADB
If you get an error stating there is already accounts then you will need to factory reset your phone.
Samsung Devices don't need to enable the v3 method (Except Note 7, you need to), but it is highly encouraged. If Knox is revoked like the Note 7 the Shield will still work.
Non-Samsung Devices must use the V3 method to use the package disabler
As with all shield releases there is a 5 post minimum before you can log in.
5 posts gets you access to the Shield and package disabler
15 posts gets you access to the APN manager (Samsung Devices Only)
25 posts gets you access to the Firewall (Samsung Devices Only)
V1 or Knox
Install the Shield and turn on Admin and Knox. Done.
V3 Method
The current recommended way to install Alliance Shield X is to back up your phone with Samsung Smart Switch App preform a factory reset and use another device with NFC to provision the device. Instructions here This is the major reason we are letting people with a S8 per-order get the beta, so they can install the Shield in the store. The NFC provision must be done before you exit the initial setup screen.
The method that does not require a factory reset is not guaranteed to work. It only works some of the time. This method requires a computer that can issue ADB commands.
V3 Computer Setup way
There is some prep that needs to be done on the phone
The first requirement is you can't have any accounts on your phone. NONE, ZERO.
When removing all your accounts, it is important that you remove your Phone from Google's servers, then your Account from your Phone. https://myaccount.google.com/device-activity?pli=1
Once there are no accounts on your phone, enable USB debugging and Install Alliance Shield X. You don't need to run the Shield or login, it just needs to be installed.
Connect your phone to your computer and once you are connected your phone via ADB
issue the commandADB shell
You should see a success message. Login to the app and ensure the v3 method is enabled. Then you can add your accounts back.dpm set-device-owner com.note7alliance.allianceshield3/.receivers.DPMReceiver
If you get an error stating there is already accounts then you will need to factory reset your phone.