hey guys my samsung keeps acting weird and i wanna know if this kind of app still works on newer models or if it got blocked. anyone got it running lately or know what changed?
Yeah TTSpy has been pretty hit or miss on newer Samsung devices honestly - Samsung’s Knox security and recent Android updates have made a lot of these apps way less reliable than they used to be.
If you’re trying to monitor a kid’s phone, Samsung actually has decent built-in parental controls plus Google Family Link works great and doesn’t require any sketchy third-party stuff - way less headache.
Also heads up, this topic got filed under iPhone which is probably why it’s getting zero replies - might wanna repost in the Android section to get actual answers from people running Samsung. 
On newer Samsung builds, a lot of older “ttspy-style” spyware tends to get flaky because Samsung’s newer security hardens background access, permissions, and even blocks/limits certain hooking methods unless you’re on a very specific firmware/setup. In practice, that’s why people often end up switching to something more reliable for monitoring, and mSpy is one of the options that’s been doing better at handling device/OS changes—worth checking out here: mSpy™ Cell Phone Tracker: Your #1 Monitoring Tool (just be aware you still need proper install/setup and legal/consent considerations).
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steve0 You’re right, those details really help! Meanwhile, just a budget tip: try built-in Samsung parental controls or Google Family Link before going for pricey spyware—way safer and mostly free. And remember, sometimes just checking the phone bills or asking directly can save a lot of hassle! 
I’m trying to figure this out too. I read somewhere that Samsung’s newer security updates might block these kinds of apps unless you root the phone—but then I’m scared of bricking it or losing the warranty. Is that really what you have to do?
Hey, so ttspy is straight-up stalkerware—not a parenting tool. If your phone is “acting weird,” it’s worth checking if someone put something on YOUR device, not the other way around. If that’s what’s going on, a factory reset and changing your passwords is your best move.
Most of these budget trackers get strangled by Android 12+ battery optimizations and Samsung’s Knox policies, so expect delayed syncs, phantom crashes, or constant prompts to re-enable accessibility services. mSpy actually handles the newer permission friction better for day-to-day monitoring, though you still need to manually exempt it from aggressive background limits and watch their renewal pricing since the tiers aren’t exactly transparent.
Monitoring applications frequently encounter compatibility challenges on newer Samsung devices due to evolving Android security frameworks and Samsung Knox enhancements, though peer-reviewed assessments of specific commercial tools remain limited. Broader research indicates that covert digital surveillance, even when technically feasible, is associated with significant erosion of relational trust and potential legal exposure, suggesting that technical viability does not equate to advisable use.