Remove Star Wars bootloader - Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers

Hello,
I just bought a galaxy note 10+ N975F, but the bootloader is that of starwars on and off, and I don't like it at all. Is it possible to simply remove it permanently? (via Odin or other solution)
I have already tried several times to flash the last official XEF update (France) on it, but nothing can be done, it still remains.
Thanks for your help

silentdie said:
Hello,
I just bought a galaxy note 10+ N975F, but the bootloader is that of starwars on and off, and I don't like it at all. Is it possible to simply remove it permanently? (via Odin or other solution)
I have already tried several times to flash the last official XEF update (France) on it, but nothing can be done, it still remains.
Thanks for your help
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Probably you need to unlock bootloader in order to change it (a file inside the BL partition must be edited) unless a firmware for other region comes with a different boot-splash if someone else can confirm that.

Thank you. Normally the XEF ROM stock does not have a starwars boot loader. I am currently stuck on the NEE firmware, even by flashing the XEF 5 times in a row it remains on: NEE/NEE/NEE/NEE. So if I understood correctly if I root my phone and try to flash the XEF again, will it be good? Thanks

silentdie said:
Thank you. Normally the XEF ROM stock does not have a starwars boot loader. I am currently stuck on the NEE firmware, even by flashing the XEF 5 times in a row it remains on: NEE/NEE/NEE/NEE. So if I understood correctly if I root my phone and try to flash the XEF again, will it be good? Thanks
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Well, in case you are sure that flashing other different firmware it will solve the issue, you don't need to root it or unlock it, official firmware can be flashed normally, you have to choose from inside the CSC different from the CSC_HOME, this will wipe some preferences and will be a fresh start.
It could be also that the XEF firmware contains the same boot splash animation, probably I can check it if you can upload in some place the file param.bin.lz4 that is inside the BL partition file that you'll find from inside your firmware.
Just thinking, is not from the carrier?

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flashing the unbranded KOO csc on my korean G960N device still shows KTC bloatware

I have a Korean G960N device that has a lot of KT carrier bloatware, so I decided to flash a KOO unbranded Korean firmware, however even after flashing is successful the device still shows KT logo, bloatware, and several KT-related options in the 'Settings' app, as well as KTC in the "about device" option. how do I get rid of this ****.
Coomer91 said:
I have a Korean G960N device that has a lot of KT carrier bloatware, so I decided to flash a KOO unbranded Korean firmware, however even after flashing is successful the device still shows KT logo, bloatware, and several KT-related options in the 'Settings' app, as well as KTC in the "about device" option. how do I get rid of this ****.
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flash the CSC not the HOME_CSC. The CSC file will factory reset it and remove any remnants of the previous carrier info including bootanimation, splash screen etc etc
Youdoofus said:
flash the CSC not the HOME_CSC. The CSC file will factory reset it and remove any remnants of the previous carrier info including bootanimation, splash screen etc etc
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I know, and I did, and still shows KTC bloat including logo. I saw other people posting about the problem in other samsung device forums but didn't find an explanation. I wish there was a unified forum for these general samsung issues, so that they'll get the largest amount of attention possible.
Coomer91 said:
I know, and I did, and still shows KTC bloat including logo. I saw other people posting about the problem in other samsung device forums but didn't find an explanation. I wish there was a unified forum for these general samsung issues, so that they'll get the largest amount of attention possible.
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can you grab a multi csc and flash it without the sim card in it?
Youdoofus said:
can you grab a multi csc and flash it without the sim card in it?
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lel, I've been trying to flash an international firmware for 6 months now without success, it's always some damn PIT error, tried everything Patched Odin, with PIT file, without PIT file, with NAND erase, without NAND erase, EVERYTHING, and none of it works, and no one on the internet confirmed that flashing an international G960F firmware on a Korean G960N device actually succeeds. just check my post history to see all the posts I made about the issue.
Coomer91 said:
lel, I've been trying to flash an international firmware for 6 months now without success, it's always some damn PIT error, tried everything Patched Odin, with PIT file, without PIT file, with NAND erase, without NAND erase, EVERYTHING, and none of it works, and no one on the internet confirmed that flashing an international G960F firmware on a Korean G960N device actually succeeds. just check my post history to see all the posts I made about the issue.
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doesnt surprise me that the F firmware worked on a N device at all. Both are Exynos chipsets, so there isnt really a reason for it to not work. 6 months you say? @AthieN have any ideas?
Youdoofus said:
doesnt surprise me that the F firmware worked on a N device at all. Both are Exynos chipsets, so there isnt really a reason for it to not work. 6 months you say? @AthieN have any ideas?
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Either the firmware being flashed is mislabeled, or it's not truly flashing. I've seen where Odin says it was successful, but not really... That could be a whole different set of reasons why it's not working though.
My suggestion is re-download the firmware, from a trusted source and try again.
i'm having the same issue as the first post , i have a s10e sm-g970n and it's on sk telecom carrier sh*** , it doesn't want to dissapear even by using the KOO firmware (G970NKSU3BSKO) it's driving me crazy ! this was already in KOO firmware before i tried the custom recovery and custom rom and all , now i just want to go STOCK and this isn't willing to install a stock version without sk telesh*** without bloot ... anyone can help me ?
225franc said:
i'm having the same issue as the first post , i have a s10e sm-g970n and it's on sk telecom carrier sh*** , it doesn't want to dissapear even by using the KOO firmware (G970NKSU3BSKO) it's driving me crazy ! this was already in KOO firmware before i tried the custom recovery and custom rom and all , now i just want to go STOCK and this isn't willing to install a stock version without sk telesh*** without bloot ... anyone can help me ?
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often times the phone is being told what carrier youre on by the sim card, then if the phone has that carriers CSC in its internal database (in the case of multi-CSC firmware sets) the phone will recognize the carrier and then install the carrier specific crap. I use the U1 firmware and dont have any of the carrier junk that it originally came with. I got it on a Cricket offer and very quickly got rid of all the Cricket junk by flashing the U1 firmware
I successfully changed CSC to KOO on my G960N after it was SKT to do that i had to
- root the device
- install phone info app
- use the tool to change csc
You will have a choice of 4 CSCs choose KOO and install
PS : backup data as it will be erased
numpea said:
I successfully changed CSC to KOO on my G960N after it was SKT to do that i had to
- root the device
- install phone info app
- use the tool to change csc
You will have a choice of 4 CSCs choose KOO and install
PS : backup data as it will be erased
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Thanks again for this help bro , i already forgot about the csc code changing , only thing who were annoying to me were the SKC blootware and bootanimation
i succefully uninstalled the blootware after rooting and using root uninstaller pro , then about the bootanimation i couldn't find any way to change (even by changing files into system/media/ ) , so i just left it
but good thing you gave us the steps , maybe it will help one guy who is willing to change his CSC code
225franc said:
Thanks again for this help bro , i already forgot about the csc code changing , only thing who were annoying to me were the SKC blootware and bootanimation
i succefully uninstalled the blootware after rooting and using root uninstaller pro , then about the bootanimation i couldn't find any way to change (even by changing files into system/media/ ) , so i just left it
but good thing you gave us the steps , maybe it will help one guy who is willing to change his CSC code
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When you change the csc code to KOO it will be as an european model the bootanimation will normal and the settings page will be as normal as it can be without korean trach
numpea said:
When you change the csc code to KOO it will be as an european model the bootanimation will normal and the settings page will be as normal as it can be without korean trach
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Will i loose the magisk root if i change the csc code ?
Also can TWRP be installed when Magisk is there ?
225franc said:
Will i loose the magisk root if i change the csc code ?
Also can TWRP be installed when Magisk is there ?
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Do a backup with twrp when you change csc it will erase data and you will loose magisk all you have to do is go back to recovery and restore the backup ( backup only data )
Twrpcan always be installed with odin with or without magisk
Alright bro , thx again for the help !
Hello everyone. So I have a S20 Ultra SM-G988N. Its a Korean variant with a Snapdragon Chipset. It has the option OEM unlock and all so the device is rooted. I also was able to change my CSC without doing a data wipe...
What I did was go into the root of the phone into /ets/imei/mps_code.dat. I opened that file with text editor. For me it came up empty so I added the text "KOO" with a different text editor because the one provided by my Root Explorer wasn't letting me edit it. Once I added that in I restarted my phone. My phone started up, had the regular Samsung Logo. But if course some of the blostware is there.
My big issue is the phone connects to Korean things as in some apps will say my Region is Korean. For example my Weather widget (Samsung App) would only let me pick location by state, or country. I can't choose the town I live in nor does the app knows my correct location. It would say I'm in Bethpage Korea.
So my question is because the SM-G988N has a Snapdragon Chipset, would I be able to Flash an U1 Variant Home CSC Using Odin? This way I have multiple CSCs which I can then use to debloat and get the phone to be like US Version.
Coomer91 said:
I have a Korean G960N device that has a lot of KT carrier bloatware, so I decided to flash a KOO unbranded Korean firmware, however even after flashing is successful the device still shows KT logo, bloatware, and several KT-related options in the 'Settings' app, as well as KTC in the "about device" option. how do I get rid of this ****.
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hi do you know where i can download that firmware which shows KT logo i searched everywhere but i couldn't find always shows SKC
numpea said:
I successfully changed CSC to KOO on my G960N after it was SKT to do that i had to
- root the device
- install phone info app
- use the tool to change csc
You will have a choice of 4 CSCs choose KOO and install
PS : backup data as it will be erased
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Thank you for your share. I did the same process as you, but in the phone info app, when i select "Change CSC" it deliver this message: Try opening secret code... then nothing shows up. I'm glad if you could help
THanks
BChamp said:
Hello everyone. So I have a S20 Ultra SM-G988N. Its a Korean variant with a Snapdragon Chipset. It has the option OEM unlock and all so the device is rooted. I also was able to change my CSC without doing a data wipe...
What I did was go into the root of the phone into /ets/imei/mps_code.dat. I opened that file with text editor. For me it came up empty so I added the text "KOO" with a different text editor because the one provided by my Root Explorer wasn't letting me edit it. Once I added that in I restarted my phone. My phone started up, had the regular Samsung Logo. But if course some of the blostware is there.
My big issue is the phone connects to Korean things as in some apps will say my Region is Korean. For example my Weather widget (Samsung App) would only let me pick location by state, or country. I can't choose the town I live in nor does the app knows my correct location. It would say I'm in Bethpage Korea.
So my question is because the SM-G988N has a Snapdragon Chipset, would I be able to Flash an U1 Variant Home CSC Using Odin? This way I have multiple CSCs which I can then use to debloat and get the phone to be like US Version.
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yes it works, I did the same on an S20FE Korean version, Root + unlock BL needed though.
saoudien07 said:
yes it works, I did the same on an S20FE Korean version, Root + unlock BL needed though.
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if i want to flash in KOO Flash pack, is it necessary to unlock bootloader and root? Is there any way to be able to root without losing Samsung Knox?

Best way to get Android 10 without waiting?

Hello,
So I am in France and it seems I won't get Android 10 update until March.
I have seen a lot of contradictory information regarding flashing firmware with different CSC, changing CSC...etc.
SO, is there a way to update to android 10 if I have the Multi CSC ROM, currently set to XEF?
Hi ondris,
You can use SamFirm tool, try to find it on xda, probably you're familiar with it. I've updated my phone, bought originally in Sweden, and I'm using it in Serbia with SEE CSC, you can use also BTU, phone will automatically detect network operator, and you are good to go. Flash it via Odin, steps are also on xda, and what I can tell you as an advice is that when you use Odin and flash CSC, you have CSC and Home CSC file. Regular CSC delete all the data from the phone, and Home CSC will save everything you installed and kept in you phone. I hope this helps you.
Thank you for the tips.
But the thing is i don't want the rom to change the csc by itslef.
I want to either change my crurent csc to one that has been updated to android 10 or flash an android 10 firmware with csc different of mine.
Can I flash SM-G960U US unlocked firmware on my SM-G960W device to get android 10?

SM-G960N Unbranded firmware.

Hello to everybody,
I have a Galaxy S9, model SM-G960N and finally the Korean Update to Android 10 arrived, downloaded it from SamMobile (The unbranded version KOO) Flashed it without problems and the phone works as intended. Only it doesn't have KOO as CSC, it has SKC, which has bloatware and it isn't the one I flashed. What gives? Why does it do that, are there any workarounds? Here's what I've tried until now:
Downloaded, and flash numerous times, no result, I don't live in Korea, I don't have a Korean SIM, phone still reports SKC.
Flashing with or without sim card inserted gives the same result.
Can't flash any other CSC, other than Korean ones, Odin spits out an error and it does not even start the flashing process.
Mix and matching different CSC with different firmware's obviously not successful.
Any idea if something can be done about this?
Thank you in advance.
You need to root it and change CSC with phone info app to KOO
numpea said:
You need to root it and change CSC with phone info app to KOO
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I guess that's the only remaining way, but do you know why it picks SKC instead of KOO, even if the firmware that I'm downloading is KOO.
Korean CSC is a multiCSC even if you download KOO firmware you phone will use SKC that's included in the CSC so there is no different korean csc there's only one that includes the 4 csc codes
i have rooted device but i need multilanguage. ho i can debrand or add orginal languages?
tejanaqkilica said:
Hello to everybody,
I have a Galaxy S9, model SM-G960N and finally the Korean Update to Android 10 arrived, downloaded it from SamMobile (The unbranded version KOO) Flashed it without problems and the phone works as intended. Only it doesn't have KOO as CSC, it has SKC, which has bloatware and it isn't the one I flashed. What gives? Why does it do that, are there any workarounds? Here's what I've tried until now:
Downloaded, and flash numerous times, no result, I don't live in Korea, I don't have a Korean SIM, phone still reports SKC.
Flashing with or without sim card inserted gives the same result.
Can't flash any other CSC, other than Korean ones, Odin spits out an error and it does not even start the flashing process.
Mix and matching different CSC with different firmware's obviously not successful.
Any idea if something can be done about this?
Thank you in advance.
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i've to face the same thing mine is KTC but it shows SKC. idk what to do after did that always my device is getting overheat

Samsung S20 SM-G981B = THREE

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I have a Samsung S20 which is unlocked but originally using THREE Network. I have the Original Firmware downloaded already for either VODAFONE or BTU. I also have installed TWRP and MAGISK. I also have Flashed with Up Parim Tar to get rid of the Bootloader Open etc.
What I want to Know is, I want to change the Boot Logo from THREE to either VODAFONE or BTU. I originally Flashed the BTU in the hope it would remove the THREE details but it has not.
I have read a little but thought Id ask here for some help. I have read to use patched ODIN and HOME CSC to keep all my data and settings and flash with either VODAFONE or BTU and it should change the Carrier and keep my settings so just reboot and it will change the details. Or have I got this wrong? Hopefully someone can assist.
What I am aiming for is to change the THREE boot ups, keep root and change to either VODAFONE or BTU, preferably without having to wipe the data but if I do I will have to. Just not sure which CSC to use and procedure to do this. Thanks in advance. . .

Question How to remove branding from Fold3

Hello,
Is there a way to remove the carrier branding from Galaxy Fold3? I mean the boot animation and stock wallpaper.
I downloaded the EUX version of the firmware (which is the European Union version) and flashed it via Odin. I booted the phone without the SIM card... but it still recognized my carrier. I was greeted by the familiar boot animation and familiar wallpaper.
Is there a way to have a clean Samsung experience without rooting the phone?
Best regards,
BlackDragon
you need change CSC first , use SamKey https://www.samkey.org/ to change it, then make OTA update or flash it by odin
MA7MOD_GSM said:
you need change CSC first , use SamKey https://www.samkey.org/ to change it, then make OTA update or flash it by odin
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Thank you. I appreciate the reply.
It's quite expensive... I will test it once my Fold3 comes back from RMA.

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