Question How to remove branding from Fold3 - Samsung Galaxy Z 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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CSC Change is still possible?

Hey Guys,
Just wanted to check whether any working methods are around to change the CSC of a Note 10+
Couldn't find any guides apart from the ones which are in Note 9 Sections.
Any support on this is much appreciated!
JazonX said:
Hey Guys,
Just wanted to check whether any working methods are around to change the CSC of a Note 10+
Couldn't find any guides apart from the ones which are in Note 9 Sections.
Any support on this is much appreciated!
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Im also looking for a solution for this. SamKey's paid service is apparently supporting this but im unsure of the method their software uses and its a paid service. Users in Australia (like me) are having issues with RCS services through Telstra (TEL) because the Open Variant bought direct from Samsung not having the correct CSC. Some users have reported changing the CSC through SamKey successfully.
I have tried flashing with Telstra firmware but no luck.
maeneak said:
Im also looking for a solution for this. SamKey's paid service is apparently supporting this but im unsure of the method their software uses and its a paid service. Users in Australia (like me) are having issues with RCS services through Telstra (TEL) because the Open Variant bought direct from Samsung not having the correct CSC. Some users have reported changing the CSC through SamKey successfully.
I have tried flashing with Telstra firmware but no luck.
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Paid Service?
Damn... We are also headed towards a Huawei Future now?
JazonX said:
Hey Guys,
Just wanted to check whether any working methods are around to change the CSC of a Note 10+
Couldn't find any guides apart from the ones which are in Note 9 Sections.
Any support on this is much appreciated!
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Yes I have changed my csc on my note 10+ unlocked by *#272*imei#
Learning0876 said:
Yes I have changed my csc on my note 10+ unlocked by *#272*imei#
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i do this didn't work which rom you are
maeneak said:
Some users have reported changing the CSC through SamKey successfully.
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Yes, the only one work for me. 976B
maeneak said:
Im also looking for a solution for this. SamKey's paid service is apparently supporting this but im unsure of the method their software uses and its a paid service. Users in Australia (like me) are having issues with RCS services through Telstra (TEL) because the Open Variant bought direct from Samsung not having the correct CSC. Some users have reported changing the CSC through SamKey successfully.
I have tried flashing with Telstra firmware but no luck.
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I initially did *#272*IMEI# and was able to switch between CSC. When I switched to XAA, I was stuck and could not able to use the *#272*IMEI# anymore.. So I had XAA/XAA/ATT.. I saw many were stuck.
Found a solution that worked for me is as follows. Try at your own risk.
Downloaded the tool from
https://www.mysterious-dev.com/2020/05/changecsc-all-samsung-free-tool-android.html
and downloaded the ChangeCSC Software tool.. . watched the video couple of times.. The process lets you install custom THEME.. I was getting "Update" "Delete" and "Buy" ..
What did was
install another random theme
then went back to the program and clicked change CSC again
this time when I choose the custom theme pack, I saw the "Try now".. after that I followed the instruction to about phone->legal and clicked on CHANGE Carrier Android 10 and VOILA!!! I got that CSC change page.. I saw XAA was selected and I changed to TMB... after that "Sales& Network Code Change" and clicked ok.. .The phone restarted and saw the T-Mobile logo!!!!
I even tried the *#272*IMEI# and this time it worked and showed me the CSC screen!!!
Hope this helps anyone who is stuck...My phone now says TMB/TMB/ATT!!!
visualpro said:
I initially did *#272*IMEI# and was able to switch between CSC. When I switched to XAA, I was stuck and could not able to use the *#272*IMEI# anymore.. So I had XAA/XAA/ATT.. I saw many were stuck.
Found a solution that worked for me is as follows. Try at your own risk.
Downloaded the tool from
https://www.mysterious-dev.com/2020/05/changecsc-all-samsung-free-tool-android.html
and downloaded the ChangeCSC Software tool.. . watched the video couple of times.. The process lets you install custom THEME.. I was getting "Update" "Delete" and "Buy" ..
What did was
install another random theme
then went back to the program and clicked change CSC again
this time when I choose the custom theme pack, I saw the "Try now".. after that I followed the instruction to about phone->legal and clicked on CHANGE Carrier Android 10 and VOILA!!! I got that CSC change page.. I saw XAA was selected and I changed to TMB... after that "Sales& Network Code Change" and clicked ok.. .The phone restarted and saw the T-Mobile logo!!!!
I even tried the *#272*IMEI# and this time it worked and showed me the CSC screen!!!
Hope this helps anyone who is stuck...My phone now says TMB/TMB/ATT!!!
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Did this method wipe your data and factory reset your phone?
alireza_simkesh said:
Did this method wipe your data and factory reset your phone?
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Hello,
Prior to doing the process. I used smartswitch and backed up my phone completely.. I also did factory reset the phone.. *** Since I was going to use a new method/tool, I was not sure so wanted to make sure it does not interfere with any existing account/app on the phone. Once I was able to get to the CSC screen and changed to TMB, I went back again to make sure do a factory wipe and start complete fresh out. Hope this helps. Good luck!
visualpro said:
Hello,
Prior to doing the process. I used smartswitch and backed up my phone completely.. I also did factory reset the phone.. *** Since I was going to use a new method/tool, I was not sure so wanted to make sure it does not interfere with any existing account/app on the phone. Once I was able to get to the CSC screen and changed to TMB, I went back again to make sure do a factory wipe and start complete fresh out. Hope this helps. Good luck!
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Thanks, but I am wondering if the tool wipes out the data on the phone?
The Mysterious Dev tool that you mentioned, when the tool was changing the CSC, did the tool factory reset your phone and wipe it?
JazonX said:
Hey Guys,
Just wanted to check whether any working methods are around to change the CSC of a Note 10+
Couldn't find any guides apart from the ones which are in Note 9 Sections.
Any support on this is much appreciated!
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alireza_simkesh said:
Thanks, but I am wondering if the tool wipes out the data on the phone?
The Mysterious Dev tool that you mentioned, when the tool was changing the CSC, did the tool factory reset your phone and wipe it?
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hmm.. don't recall if it wiped.. I already had T-Mobile sim inside.. so when I saw the CSC selection page and as soon I choose TMB it restarted and came with T-Mobile splash Page, at that point I know it worked, so before even finishing up the boot process, I rebooted in recovery and did the factory reset
alireza_simkesh said:
Thanks, but I am wondering if the tool wipes out the data on the phone?
The Mysterious Dev tool that you mentioned, when the tool was changing the CSC, did the tool factory reset your phone and wipe it?
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I had to do the CSC changing today and it simply rebooted and displayed the new CSC logo. It was with AT&T and when I change it to TMB. I get the T-Mobile boot logo.. I was able to get back in to the device without loosing any data.. The CSC showed TMB/TMB/TMB.. But I noticed the ringer/notifications sound still remained the AT&T settings. So to answer your initial question, my phone didn't get wiped out when switching the CSC.
Thx
visualpro said:
I had to do the CSC changing today and it simply rebooted and displayed the new CSC logo. It was with AT&T and when I change it to TMB. I get the T-Mobile boot logo.. I was able to get back in to the device without loosing any data.. The CSC showed TMB/TMB/TMB.. But I noticed the ringer/notifications sound still remained the AT&T settings. So to answer your initial question, my phone didn't get wiped out when switching the CSC.
Thx
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Thanks.
After changing your CSC to TMB, are you getting TMB updates (OTA) or ATT updates?
alireza_simkesh said:
Thanks.
After changing your CSC to TMB, are you getting TMB updates (OTA) or ATT updates?
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After switching to TMB.. I have also wiped out and installed T-Mobile firmware via ODIN.. Getting all TMB OTA updates.
Learning0876 said:
Yes I have changed my csc on my note 10+ unlocked by *#272*imei#
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Thank you very much. I was just able to unlock my N976U from tmobile to unlock model. I am also getting LTE finally
JazonX said:
Hey Guys,
Just wanted to check whether any working methods are around to change the CSC of a Note 10+
Couldn't find any guides apart from the ones which are in Note 9 Sections.
Any support on this is much appreciated!
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I have found *some* Samsung models can still change CSC via firmware flash in Odin by following these pre requisites...
- disable find my phone
- sign out of Google and samsung accounts
- developer mode .... enable oem unlock
- flash a single CSC stock firmware in odin (do not use home-csc)
- phone will be completely wjped but after first boot and running setup, CSC will be change to match new firmware
Have any one tried
dezborders said:
I have found *some* Samsung models can still change CSC via firmware flash in Odin by following these pre requisites...
- disable find my phone
- sign out of Google and samsung accounts
- developer mode .... enable oem unlock
- flash a single CSC stock firmware in odin (do not use home-csc)
- phone will be completely wjped but after first boot and running setup, CSC will be change to match new firmware
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CSC Change:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s20/how-to/free-csc-change-apk-s20-t4116015
SIMPLY DOWNLOAD GOOGLE PHONE APP , DIALL THIS CODE AND ALL CSC APEAR.
*#*#27262826#*#*
Back up first, Everything on the device will be deleted.
thanks @adeltamimy6
this worked for me changed to btu. but still not being offered one ui beta 3. any ideas do i need certain software on phone too phone is sm- n976b. If so what do i need
Samkey works and costs about $10 (Min 3 tokens and 1 token to change CSC) - done it several time on 3 of my Note10+ to change to Telstra CSC - VOLTE / WIFI Calling etc works afterward, It didnt Wipe either
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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?

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. . .

Remove Star Wars bootloader

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?

Question A52s Carrier Bloatware / Clean FIRMWARE

I've been messing around with few firmwares out there but none are unbranded, so I'm here asking for a solution to get rid of annoying unnecesary bloatware, no rooting if it's possible. Maybe someone already have found a good unbranded firmware that I can use to flash my A52s? Thanks.
Samsung nowadays uses multi CSC packs (OMC), so it's most likely you've been flashing the same firmware over and over. You need to de-brand your phone by changing your CSC, you can use SamFw since it doesn't requires root and will not blow your warranty bit
BlackMesa123 said:
Samsung nowadays uses multi CSC packs (OMC), so it's most likely you've been flashing the same firmware over and over. You need to de-brand your phone by changing your CSC, you can use SamFw since it doesn't requires root and will not blow your warranty bit
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Stuck in Latinamerica, and my CSC code is OWO, I believe that ain't multi, tried the UUSD code on Samsung and Google phone apps but not working. I checked every CSC so I don't end up flashing unnecesarily. I'm gonna flash some nordic firm that I read is unbranded, wish me luck, hope I don't end up with a brick.
ekam95 said:
Stuck in Latinamerica, and my CSC code is OWO, I believe that ain't multi, tried the UUSD code on Samsung and Google phone apps but not working. I checked every CSC so I don't end up flashing unnecesarily. I'm gonna flash some nordic firm that I read is unbranded, wish me luck, hope I don't end up with a brick.
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Flashing the firmware for your country's CSC alone is not enough, as I said you need a tool like SamFw to change the sales code set in the efs partition of your phone (without it, root would be required to modify those files).
BlackMesa123 said:
Flashing the firmware for your country's CSC alone is not enough, as I said you need a tool like SamFw to change the sales code set in the efs partition of your phone (without it, root would be required to modify those files).
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How come I didn't notice the CSC change function on SamFW tool? I just change it with it and now is all clean as expected (debranded), thank you! So grateful!

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