Unknown App

[Puddy Tat]

Hi,
My new android phone has an app installed called "Smartchip Applications." When opened the blank screen shows "CCI ILD." Tape those words and "Access Number" shows. Tap that and "please enter PIN2" is displayed. Don't want to go beyond that because I don't know what this app is.
Anyone know about this app?
Phone is unlocked but not rooted. Huawei Ascend Y300 on AT&T.
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PT

 

[funkylogik]

Is it a user or system app?

 

[Harry2]

Seems that AT&T names their SIM card as Smart Chip.

Spoiler

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYuHJEozr1A

Harry

 

[Puddy Tat]

Is it a user or system app?

Well.....I guess the best way to answer that question would be: I don't know the difference. How do you tell?
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PT

 

[amarie82]

Well.....I guess the best way to answer that question would be: I don't know the difference. How do you tell?
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PT

Is it something you downloaded or came on the phone?

 

[funkylogik]

In application manager, is it under "Downloaded" or is it only in "All" :thumbup:

 

[Puddy Tat]

Is it something you downloaded or came on the phone?

In application manager, is it under "Downloaded" or is it only in "All" :thumbup:

Nothing I downloaded. Was on the phone.
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"All"
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PT

 

[amarie82]

From what I have been reading it looks like it might have something to do with the Sim. I can't find a definite answer tho. There are apps for smart chip for Bluetooth but I would check out xda developers they have a list on there page on what apps are what and what's safe to disable.

 

[Harry2]

Nothing I downloaded. Was on the phone.
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"All"
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PT

On that video on my post above it's about replacing an AT&T Smart Chip (SIM Card) on the AT&T web site.
So this app seems to be an AT&T app for doing this on the phone directly
Or the app might start first time automatically if you use another or a new SIM card on your phone. Just guessing

Harry

 

[Harry2]

Another thought ... because you mentioned PIN2.

I use two T-Mobile SIMs.
For the one, the PIN2 is necessary for to request additional carrier services (using these #* characters).
For the other card, a pre-paid T-Mobile SIM, the PIN2 could be used to refill the card account.

Your "Smartchip Application" might provide a similar service ... maybe not necessary using these #* characters
You may ask your carrier.

Harry

 

[Puddy Tat]

Explains a great deal. Thanks to all for the info.
Now on to having "fun" with the new phone.
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PT