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I bought the international version from Amazon and got it today. I turned it on and it worked fine, about 4 minutes in to me going through the setup screen, the screen went all pixelated with a white bar through the screen. I pulled the battery and restarted, then an update popped up, I then went ahead and installed it. It completed, booted up and I signed into evertthing. About 10 minutes later it froze, so I pulled the battery again, and went to restart and now it just boot loops.

Is the device rooted? If so, you could try installing a custom rom assuming doing so doesn't void your warranty.
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Sounds dodgy. I wouldn't bother flashing custom Rom or rooting a device so clearly faulty. Return it and get a working unit.
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forsakenwicked said:
Is the device rooted? If so, you could try installing a custom rom assuming doing so doesn't void your warranty.
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Nope, this is my initial turning on of the device so it isn't rooted yet.
newg said:
Sounds dodgy. I wouldn't bother flashing custom Rom or rooting a device so clearly faulty. Return it and get a working unit.
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I figured it was, but I wanted to make sure it wasn't just some error that the phone gave before the recent update. I'll be returning it and maybe I'll get the AT&T version. Thanks a lot.

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Is the device rooted? If so, you could try installing a custom rom assuming doing so doesn't void your warranty.
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Did you actually read the post?
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Dacian said:
I bought the international version from Amazon and got it today. I turned it on and it worked fine, about 4 minutes in to me going through the setup screen, the screen went all pixelated with a white bar through the screen. I pulled the battery and restarted, then an update popped up, I then went ahead and installed it. It completed, booted up and I signed into evertthing. About 10 minutes later it froze, so I pulled the battery again, and went to restart and now it just boot loops.
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Return it immediately!

[Q] Help with unroot and removing "Custom" and unlocked padlock

I purchased the AT&T version of the Galaxy Note 3 a little less than a week ago and, to be honest, I'm not really keen on it. There are a number of reasons, but what it boils down to is that I just don't think I like it all that much. I've already sold my Galaxy Note 2, so I'll have to figure out what I'm going to do about a cell phone, but that's something beyond the scope of this particular posting. What I need help with is how to unroot this device. I used the Root De La Vega procedure very shortly after it came out and it worked like a charm. I noted that when the phone boots up, there is the word "Custom" and an unlocked padlock. How do I get this AT&T model of the Galaxy Note 3 back to the condition, more or less, of when I bought it about a week ago so that I won't have any issues getting the refund processed? I've heard some people requesting help with unrooting and they've been told to use the unroot in SuperUser. Will this get rid of the "Custom" wording on boot-up AND the unlocked padlock? If not, is there a way to get this back to the way it was or am I just out of luck since I only have about another week to return this device. Obviously, if I'm stuck, I'm stuck and I'll find a way to live with it. Who knows...I might actually get to liking it down the road when some of the quirks have been worked out. However, if there's a way to sort all of this out in a timely manner where there's no muss or fuss, that would be the ideal solution. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

KennyXL said:
I purchased the AT&T version of the Galaxy Note 3 a little less than a week ago and, to be honest, I'm not really keen on it. There are a number of reasons, but what it boils down to is that I just don't think I like it all that much. I've already sold my Galaxy Note 2, so I'll have to figure out what I'm going to do about a cell phone, but that's something beyond the scope of this particular posting. What I need help with is how to unroot this device. I used the Root De La Vega procedure very shortly after it came out and it worked like a charm. I noted that when the phone boots up, there is the word "Custom" and an unlocked padlock. How do I get this AT&T model of the Galaxy Note 3 back to the condition, more or less, of when I bought it about a week ago so that I won't have any issues getting the refund processed? I've heard some people requesting help with unrooting and they've been told to use the unroot in SuperUser. Will this get rid of the "Custom" wording on boot-up AND the unlocked padlock? If not, is there a way to get this back to the way it was or am I just out of luck since I only have about another week to return this device. Obviously, if I'm stuck, I'm stuck and I'll find a way to live with it. Who knows...I might actually get to liking it down the road when some of the quirks have been worked out. However, if there's a way to sort all of this out in a timely manner where there's no muss or fuss, that would be the ideal solution. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I'm not super familiar with the unrooting process, but try to unroot using SuperSU and reboot a couple of times to see if it goes away. If that doesn't work then flash the original firmware with odin and that should do it. Pretty easy to do from what I understand.

agent929 said:
I'm not super familiar with the unrooting process, but try to unroot using SuperSU and reboot a couple of times to see if it goes away. If that doesn't work then flash the original firmware with odin and that should do it. Pretty easy to do from what I understand.
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Perhaps this is showing my ignorance, but since the AT&T Galaxy Note 3 has a locked bootloader (which, as of yet, has not been unlocked), would that prevent Odin from flashing a new image? If I don't need an unlocked bootloader to flash with Odin, do you know where I might find the original image that came with my phone from AT&T in a format that Odin can flash? I haven't tried the SuperSU yet since I want all my options readily available so that if one fails, I can move on to the next one.

KennyXL said:
Perhaps this is showing my ignorance, but since the AT&T Galaxy Note 3 has a locked bootloader (which, as of yet, has not been unlocked), would that prevent Odin from flashing a new image? If I don't need an unlocked bootloader to flash with Odin, do you know where I might find the original image that came with my phone from AT&T in a format that Odin can flash? I haven't tried the SuperSU yet since I want all my options readily available so that if one fails, I can move on to the next one.
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To my understanding you can flash anything with Odin on a locked bootloader phone that is "signed". If you give me a few minutes I'll help you look for the original odin file to flash.

agent929 said:
I'm not super familiar with the unrooting process, but try to unroot using SuperSU and reboot a couple of times to see if it goes away. If that doesn't work then flash the original firmware with odin and that should do it. Pretty easy to do from what I understand.
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To my understanding you can flash anything with Odin on a locked bootloader phone that is "signed". If you give me a few minutes I'll help you look for the original odin file to flash.
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I really appreciate your help. Every time I've used Odin in the past has involved a phone with a non-locked bootloader (as far as I know) so this is new territory for me.

KennyXL said:
I really appreciate your help. Every time I've used Odin in the past has involved a phone with a non-locked bootloader (as far as I know) so this is new territory for me.
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Not a problem. I've been looking for that odin file with no luck. I would PM designgears and ask him if he can provide a link for it because you couldn't find it.

agent929 said:
Not a problem. I've been looking for that odin file with no luck. I would PM designgears and ask him if he can provide a link for it because you couldn't find it.
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Thanks. I'll give that a try.

Use the same file that u used to root. The one with the one click. After it pass, you're back to stock. i just did it yesterday.
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If you looked at the root thread you'd see directions to unroot right there.
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panday74 said:
Use the same file that u used to root. The one with the one click. After it pass, you're back to stock. i just did it yesterday.
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Zach Alt said:
If you looked at the root thread you'd see directions to unroot right there.
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What they said
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panday74 said:
Use the same file that u used to root. The one with the one click. After it pass, you're back to stock. i just did it yesterday.
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I tried the SuperSU full unroot method - didn't remove the padlock, flashed the one click - didn't remove it, and just flashed the second (for funsies) and that didn't help (probably shouldn't have expected it to).
I'm returning my note and can't get rid of the lock. Will PM Designgears I guess

Did you restart it a few times? Also a factory reset?
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seanu13 said:
I tried the SuperSU full unroot method - didn't remove the padlock, flashed the one click - didn't remove it, and just flashed the second (for funsies) and that didn't help (probably shouldn't have expected it to).
I'm returning my note and can't get rid of the lock. Will PM Designgears I guess
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I was kinda wondering how to remove the padlock also. I have read that some people that haven't even rooted have the padlock on boot up also??? I read somewhere about triangle away working, have you tried that?

agent929 said:
Did you restart it a few times? Also a factory reset?
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yes to both (restarted 5 times). since i was already so far into the root process, I added the files to the sdcards that are in the root steps, and the lock went away. Then I finished rooting.
went back and did one click again and still had the lock after rebooting 5 times. Thought about how it went away after adding the files so I skipped through the phone setup, enabled USB debugging again and added a dummy file to the sd card (a .csv I had on my desktop) and then removed it. Rebooted, and the lock was gone.

I'd use the padlock hack in Wanum and hide the root apps via Nova Launcher just to stick it to ATT and return it rooted.
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Omg, just reflash the stock rom from the package. Says so in the instructions.
READ!
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Jammol said:
Omg, just reflash the stock rom from the package. Says so in the instructions.
READ!
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If you READ, you will see he already did that.

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If you READ, you will see he already did that.
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The last post that was here when I posted was yours. That's why I posted for him to Read the instructions.
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Ok well here's what I did and the padlock is gone.
Factory reset on the phone
Phone rebooted and I removed the super su app using the setting in the su app.
Then flashed the one click 9 tar
phone reboots on its own after flashing, icon was still there
rebooted the phone twice and the padlock was gone
Not sure if I just got lucky or what lol

Jammol said:
The last post that was here when I posted was yours. That's why I posted for him to Read the instructions.
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Got ya..tapatalk has been mean to me too lol
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Quickvic30 said:
Ok well here's what I did and the padlock is gone.
Factory reset on the phone
Phone rebooted and I removed the super su app using the setting in the su app.
Then flashed the one click 9 tar
phone reboots on its own after flashing, icon was still there
rebooted the phone twice and the padlock was gone
Not sure if I just got lucky or what lol
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I know you have to reboot a few times to set the status somehow, iB4STiD explained it in one of his post before.

WARNING! TOWELROOT:Phone does not boot after enabling U Power Saving Mode

UPDATE2: This only seems to happen if you uninstall the Launcher system app. Mine does not seem to be affected by Xposed or other mods, and works 100% fine now in U Power Saving.
Just decided to try Ultra Power Saving mode after rooting and modding my phone yesterday. I'm not sure what exactly caused it (xposed, root, w.e) but my phone will not boot past the ATT Globe now. Just thought everyone might appreciate a heads up that they may have to factory reset after enabling this setting.
I'll update if my phone decides to boot up (letting it sit now)
UPDATE: It seems that after rooting, U power saving does have the potential to BRICK your phone. DO NOT ENABLE FOR ANY REASON AFTER ROOTING.

My gut says the culprit was uninstalling Launcher.apk (thought it was the google launcher >_>) gonna have to factory reset now.

More info dude
You might have just freaked out a noob here. Root was just achieved yesterday for the Verizon and ATT platform. Please post your hardware software state so we don't get confused here.

chronicaust said:
Just decided to try Ultra Power Saving mode after rooting and modding my phone yesterday. I'm not sure what exactly caused it (xposed, root, w.e) but my phone will not boot past the ATT Globe now. Just thought everyone might appreciate a heads up that they may have to factory reset after enabling this setting.
I'll update if my phone decides to boot up (letting it sit now)
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Same here cant get past the logo did a factory reset in recovery and still a no go. I tried to Odin back but still a no go as the files we have to return to stock are older I guess than the version I had on my phone. I am not 100% sure what caused it on my phone. Ive let mine sit for 20minutes or so and no go. took out the battery for a few hours etc no go. So now I am looking for Firmware KOT 49.G900AUCU2AND3.

pcidiot said:
Same here cant get past the logo did a factory reset in recovery and still a no go. I tried to Odin back but still a no go as the files we have to return to stock are older I guess than the version I had on my phone. I am not 100% sure what caused it on my phone. Ive let mine sit for 20minutes or so and no go. took out the battery for a few hours etc no go. So now I am looking for Firmware KOT 49.G900AUCU2AND3.
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Are you sure that your didn't remove or freeze the launcher? If you don't have a third party launcher installed, freezing/removing the launcher.apk will cause the phone to not boot past the logo screen.

cjranucci said:
Are you sure that your didn't remove or freeze the launcher? If you don't have a third party launcher installed, freezing/removing the launcher.apk will cause the phone to not boot past the logo screen.
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Nope I didn't delete any launchers. I left both in tacked stock and the Google launcher I was using before Root.

yup, enabling ultra power saving blows up the phone confirmed here also.. All i removed was the AT&T crap, shealth, drive mode, anda few other items.,. now phone is stuck at the black and white at&t logo wont do anything else..
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cjranucci said:
Are you sure that your didn't remove or freeze the launcher? If you don't have a third party launcher installed, freezing/removing the launcher.apk will cause the phone to not boot past the logo screen.
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had apex launcher running and as default in my case. phone is frozen on (white/black like its in power saving mode AT&T logo)

Never. Delete. Stock. Apps. Just freeze them
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robstunner said:
Never. Delete. Stock. Apps. Just freeze them
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I disagree. There are serious disk space concerns with this phone. If I am not going to use an app,and I have root, I am deleting it to recover the space it takes plus any associated files. If that breaks something, then that sucks. You can always reinstall through factory reset.

I'm fairly confident your wrong. Factory reset won't make uninstalled system apps reappear. That's why they don't let you delete them normally.

Just Odin back to stock after Odin flashes reboot into recovery and wipe all data reboot and all should be well
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cjranucci said:
I disagree. There are serious disk space concerns with this phone. If I am not going to use an app,and I have root, I am deleting it to recover the space it takes plus any associated files. If that breaks something, then that sucks. You can always reinstall through factory reset.
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except where they said they tried to odin back in and no luck so try again

Suggest that someone change the title to include AFTER TOWELROOT in there. For someone like me who had the files on the phone but just didn't pull the trigger yet, it will better keep them informed.

cyberace1985 said:
except where they said they tried to odin back in and no luck so try again
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willing to bet there's some user error involved...Odin back to stock should fix any issues.
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djkinetic said:
willing to bet there's some user error involved...Odin back to stock should fix any issues.
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How much you willing to bet..
You wrong if you have lock bootloader and you took update and bootloader is updated you can't odin back to previous version. We don't have current (updated) odin file for AT&T S5 yet.
Swiping from dark side of Galaxy S5.

Can anyone confirm that after unrooting with superuser it Will be safe to use ultra power saving mode?
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vxkillswitchxv37 said:
Can anyone confirm that after unrooting with superuser it Will be safe to use ultra power saving mode?
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I confirm it.
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Same with Samsung keyboard too. That's the only keyboard that works in UPS mode.

norbarb said:
How much you willing to bet..
You wrong if you have lock bootloader and you took update and bootloader is updated you can't odin back to previous version. We don't have current (updated) odin file for AT&T S5 yet.
Swiping from dark side of Galaxy S5.
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try flashing the file without the boot loader.
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try flashing the file without the boot loader.
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Worked for me, and so far at least one other person in my thread.

[Q] Can't get rid of "Custom" boot screen.

I am trying to get my device back to as close to stock as possible. I have played with Root and Wanam Exposed.
I had a weird issue with force closes and could not figure it out so I wiped the device using the factory reset option. Even after that I have FC's with the health app. (no biggie there). The odd thing is that I still have the "CUSTOM" logo on the boot screen that I cant seem to get rid of.
I did a quick search on a bone stock ROM for NC2 KK but have come up empty.
I am currently looking at the Download Screen "ODIN MODE" and the Current Binary is "Samsung Official" System Status "Official" Knox Lock reads 0x0, so I have not tripped knox either.
Kinda baffled here and I seem to be coming up empty handed on all my searches.
Any one got any ideas?

Hoyt Thompson said:
I am trying to get my device back to as close to stock as possible. I have played with Root and Wanam Exposed.
I had a weird issue with force closes and could not figure it out so I wiped the device using the factory reset option. Even after that I have FC's with the health app. (no biggie there). The odd thing is that I still have the "CUSTOM" logo on the boot screen that I cant seem to get rid of.
I did a quick search on a bone stock ROM for NC2 KK but have come up empty.
I am currently looking at the Download Screen "ODIN MODE" and the Current Binary is "Samsung Official" System Status "Official" Knox Lock reads 0x0, so I have not tripped knox either.
Kinda baffled here and I seem to be coming up empty handed on all my searches.
Any one got any ideas?
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You're on nc2? Pls post your about device info so we can help out.
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posersk8r said:
You're on nc2? Pls post your about device info so we can help out.
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Not sure what all you need posted....
It is a 900a AT&T Note 3 running KK 4.4.2 NC2 rom.
Rooted via towel root
Tweaked a bit using Exposed Framework and Wanam.
Also jave the latest Safestrap for making nandroids.
HAVE NOT tried to do a custom ROM yet.
What else would you like?

Hoyt Thompson said:
Not sure what all you need posted....
It is a 900a AT&T Note 3 running KK 4.4.2 NC2 rom.
Rooted via towel root
Tweaked a bit using Exposed Framework and Wanam.
Also jave the latest Safestrap for making nandroids.
HAVE NOT tried to do a custom ROM yet.
What else would you like?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51572014 just in case you f'ed up this will get you back to official nc2. Check out the thread man. As for now I would uninstall all my root apps, delete them then full unroot with supersu so you wouldnt see that custom boot anymore( takes a couple of reboots)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51572014 just in case you f'ed up this will get you back to official nc2. Check out the thread man. As for now I would uninstall all my root apps, delete them then full unroot with supersu so you wouldnt see that custom boot anymore( takes a couple of reboots)
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Yeah I read that but their where a few comments made to to make me think that thos was not for those already on NC2. Maybe I read to much into it?
Thanks for your help.

Hoyt Thompson said:
Yeah I read that but their where a few comments made to to make me think that thos was not for those already on NC2. Maybe I read to much into it?
Thanks for your help.
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The op warned those who are still on 4.3 that if they used the ver 3 mlg with the nc2 bootloader they cannot go back to jb. But to those of us who already are locked to nc2 we could recover from a bootloop or restore to factory for warranty purposes or just want to go back to stock. Read up on that carefully very very useful if you like to play with your phone.
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Hoyt Thompson said:
I am trying to get my device back to as close to stock as possible. I have played with Root and Wanam Exposed.
I had a weird issue with force closes and could not figure it out so I wiped the device using the factory reset option. Even after that I have FC's with the health app. (no biggie there). The odd thing is that I still have the "CUSTOM" logo on the boot screen that I cant seem to get rid of.
I did a quick search on a bone stock ROM for NC2 KK but have come up empty.
I am currently looking at the Download Screen "ODIN MODE" and the Current Binary is "Samsung Official" System Status "Official" Knox Lock reads 0x0, so I have not tripped knox either.
Kinda baffled here and I seem to be coming up empty handed on all my searches.
Any one got any ideas?
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Visit my thread fixes for everyone and see if it can help you. I got something for you there

[Q] Custom icon displaying on inital boot logo after root

After using the one-click method, the initial boot screen has a new icon of a lock and it says "Custom" above it. Does this mean the knox flag has been tripped or is it nothing to worry about? What part of the rooting process made this appear?

I'm sure it's ok...I think it's talked about in the OP..

Doesn't mean Knox was tripped, just that the checksum of a system folder was modified. Nothing to worry about. It goes away if you Odin back to stock.
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Ah ok, I renamed the SDM apk so that makes sense. Thanks guys!

32BitWhore said:
Doesn't mean Knox was tripped, just that the checksum of a system folder was modified. Nothing to worry about. It goes away if you Odin back to stock.
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I ODIN'd back to stock and it didn't get rid of it.

Berzerker7 said:
I ODIN'd back to stock and it didn't get rid of it.
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Once you odin back to stock you have to boot into recovery and factory data reset
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2swizzle said:
Once you odin back to stock you have to boot into recovery and factory data reset
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Did this also and I still have custom on my splash screen...