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[Doubts] Remove all Bloatware (COMBINATION File process).

Hi.
I need to remove all Bloatware, from my Note9
I think one way to do it, is installing the N960U1 Firmware (USA unbranded)
Reading on the Internet and watching videos on YouTube, I obtained the following procedure:
My Note9:
Model: SM-N960U (AT&T)
FW: N960USQS1ARI5
1- Flash Stock Firmware (N960USQS1ARI5) and make a Wipe Data/Factory Reset
2- Flash CSC from Firmware (N960U1UEU1ARJ5)
3- Flash COMBINATION File (COMBINATION_FAC_FA81_N960USQU1ARG4)
Enter - Menu - Factory IME
Press *#243203855#
Select CSC = XAA (in my case)
Reboot
4- In ADB Shell, enter the following command: echo "XAA" > /efs/imei/mps_code.dat
5- Flash Stock Firmware (N960U1UEU1ARJ5)
6- Wipe Data/Factory Reset
7- Done
This is a summary procedure (without details), but...It is right?
I have a doubt with step 4...
Why is it done?
Is it necessary to do it?
Thank you.

Flashing stock firmware isn't going to help, there will be no Samsung provided Firmware without the bloat.
To remove the bloat, it's actually much easier than before, thanks to these recent versions of Android.
All you need to do is open an ADB Shell and paste in the contents of the quoted text in the first post in this thread. This will disable almost all bloat but personally, there are a couple parts of the bloat I like to keep, so I omit a few of the lines.

What bloatware are you wanting to remove?

Mr. Orange 645 said:
What bloatware are you wanting to remove?
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Among others, the Operator (AT&T).

willhemmens said:
Flashing stock firmware isn't going to help, there will be no Samsung provided Firmware without the bloat.
To remove the bloat, it's actually much easier than before, thanks to these recent versions of Android.
All you need to do is open an ADB Shell and paste in the contents of the quoted text in the first post in this thread. This will disable almost all bloat but personally, there are a couple parts of the bloat I like to keep, so I omit a few of the lines.
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I agree with you, "Flashing stock firmware is not going to help"...but, I will change from custom to Operator to un-customized.
and Maybe later, the list (Galaxy Note 9 Bloatware Removal Thread) that you mention can be shorten a little more.

hasbrone said:
Among others, the Operator (AT&T).
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All you need to do is flash the U1 firmware with patched ODIN. All those other steps are unnecessary.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
All you need to do is flash the U1 firmware with patched ODIN. All those other steps are unnecessary.
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So...
It will not be necessary to make the change of CSC?
The CSC ATT will remain and only the customization will be eliminated?
Thank you.

hasbrone said:
So...
It will not be necessary to make the change of CSC?
The CSC ATT will remain and only the customization will be eliminated?
Thank you.
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Correct. Just flash the U1 firmware. If you're on ATT theres no reason to mess with the CSC. You wouldn't want to anyway.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Correct. Just flash the U1 firmware. If you're on ATT theres no reason to mess with the CSC. You wouldn't want to anyway.
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Yep, I flashed the U1 non-carrier specific firmware with the patched Odin yesterday. Absolutely no problems, ATT 4G LTE still works (even a little faster than before), Wifi Hotspot now works, and no ATT bloatware anymore (I re-installed Visual Voicemail from ATT, that is the only ATT specific app i have now). I even got two or three OTA updates for security right away.

keredini said:
Yep, I flashed the U1 non-carrier specific firmware with the patched Odin yesterday. Absolutely no problems, ATT 4G LTE still works (even a little faster than before), Wifi Hotspot now works, and no ATT bloatware anymore (I re-installed Visual Voicemail from ATT, that is the only ATT specific app i have now). I even got two or three OTA updates for security right away.
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Thanks.
What is the model of your Note9?, before flashing the U1 Firmware...
What Firmware of U1 flashed?
Can you share your "Service provider SW ver."? (see the attachment in my case ATT/ATT/ATT), Please!.

hasbrone said:
Thanks.
What is the model of your Note9?, before flashing the U1 Firmware...
Can you share your "Service provider SW ver."? (see the attachment in my case ATT/ATT/ATT), Please!.
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Attached is what it shows now

keredini said:
Attached is what it shows now
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...and What model is your Note9?, What Firmware of the Note9 U1 you flashed?
Thanks.

hasbrone said:
...and What model is your Note9?, What Firmware of the Note9 U1 you flashed?
Thanks.
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Your answers are in his photo he attached. He obviously has the ATT carrier-branded Note 9 model N960U, same as you.
He flashed software build N960U1UEU1ARJ5.
All of this can easily be found in this forum. You are seriously making this WAY more complicated than it really is.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
What bloatware are you wanting to remove?
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Google Play Store.

hasbrone said:
Hi.
I need to remove all Bloatware, from my Note9
I think one way to do it, is installing the N960U1 Firmware (USA unbranded)
Reading on the Internet and watching videos on YouTube, I obtained the following procedure:
My Note9:
Model: SM-N960U (AT&T)
FW: N960USQS1ARI5
1- Flash Stock Firmware (N960USQS1ARI5) and make a Wipe Data/Factory Reset
2- Flash CSC from Firmware (N960U1UEU1ARJ5)
3- Flash COMBINATION File (COMBINATION_FAC_FA81_N960USQU1ARG4)
Enter - Menu - Factory IME
Press *#243203855#
Select CSC = XAA (in my case)
Reboot
4- In ADB Shell, enter the following command: echo "XAA" > /efs/imei/mps_code.dat
5- Flash Stock Firmware (N960U1UEU1ARJ5)
6- Wipe Data/Factory Reset
7- Done
This is a summary procedure (without details), but...It is right?
I have a doubt with step 4...
Why is it done?
Is it necessary to do it?
Thank you.
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what others said is correct, just flash u1 in modified odin and ull be on xaa with little or no bloat..
the dialer code is nice to do it on the fly.. u can use it to only apply network settings or change the brand or both..
the adb commands are not needed at all.. i also am pretty sure they dont work at all (permission denied) on note 9..
keep in mind pie builds are different.. i dont think it matters what u flash, it changes based on sim inserted.. the csc code also doesnt work on latest pie builds so no way to change it up unless u put in another sim card.. i think one of the earlier pie builds i was on the csc dialer code worked..
on latest pie build i notice a new line in dl mode, anyone by chance know what "KG Status" is?

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Your answers are in his photo he attached. He obviously has the ATT carrier-branded Note 9 model N960U, same as you.
He flashed software build N960U1UEU1ARJ5.
All of this can easily be found in this forum. You are seriously making this WAY more complicated than it really is.
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Hi.
Do you recommend flash the Firmware with these options?
Re-Partition (with PIT file)
Nand Erase All
When is it recommended to use those options?
Thank you.

hasbrone said:
Hi.
Do you recommend flash the Firmware with these options?
Re-Partition (with PIT file)
Nand Erase All
When is it recommended to use those options?
Thank you.
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I recommend you leave all checkboxes in patched Odin exactly as you found them and touch nothing.

hasbrone said:
Hi.
Do you recommend flash the Firmware with these options?
Re-Partition (with PIT file)
Nand Erase All
When is it recommended to use those options?
Thank you.
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Don't check those unless you know what you're doing.

U1 firmware and Patched Odin
Mr. Orange 645 said:
All you need to do is flash the U1 firmware with patched ODIN. All those other steps are unnecessary.
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Can you please explain in detail the steps, and also from where to get the U1 firmware?
Am also on AT&T.
thanks

tahrang said:
Can you please explain in detail the steps, and also from where to get the U1 firmware?
Am also on AT&T.
thanks
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Search here through the forums. The files are linked in a few threads, as are the instructions.
You could just Google ODIN instructions and find it.

Firmware Flash Compatibility Question

I have an AT&T variant of the S10 (SM-G973) and I wanted to flash the stock One UI ROM that is found on the unlocked S10 (SM-G970). Does anyone know if the firmware for the 970 can be flashed successfully on a 973 phone?

kdog2021 said:
I have an AT&T variant of the S10 (SM-G973) and I wanted to flash the stock One UI ROM that is found on the unlocked S10 (SM-G970). Does anyone know if the firmware for the 970 can be flashed successfully on a 973 phone?
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Why would you want to flash G970 firmware onto G973 phone? Can't you just flash G973 firmware onto your G973 phone?

My understanding is that the G973 firmware has the AT&T Bloatware and some functions/tiles hidden (like the mobile data tile for quick settings). I'm hoping I can do the stock firmware from G970 to not deal with the bloatware and have more access.

kdog2021 said:
My understanding is that the G973 firmware has the AT&T Bloatware and some functions/tiles hidden (like the mobile data tile for quick settings). I'm hoping I can do the stock firmware from G970 to not deal with the bloatware and have more access.
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Have you thought about using unlocked G973 firmware? G970 is S10e model

Thank you, Charkatar. I bet if I paid more attention in my search I would have noticed the difference. Next step, find and flash the unlocked firmware!

kdog2021 said:
Thank you, Charkatar. I bet if I paid more attention in my search I would have noticed the difference. Next step, find and flash the unlocked firmware!
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Use SamFirm tool to download firmware you need ( I have attached zip file) and check out example image on how to search and download firmware your phone needs.
So under model, you would put SM-G973U1 (which should be unlocked model) and region you would put XAA (unlocked model) and click "check update" IF YOUR MODEL IS DIFFERENT FROM MY EXAMPLE, THEN ENTER THE CORRECT MODEL AND REGION YOU NEED

Charkatak said:
Use SamFirm tool to download firmware you need ( I have attached zip file) and check out example image on how to search and download firmware your phone needs.
So under model, you would put SM-G973U1 (which should be unlocked model) and region you would put XAA (unlocked model) and click "check update" IF YOUR MODEL IS DIFFERENT FROM MY EXAMPLE, THEN ENTER THE CORRECT MODEL AND REGION YOU NEED
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I'm on a Mac and can't open the windows .exe files. I did find a slight work around with Samsung SmartSwitch. Work has been so busy I haven't had time to find and download the U1 firmware for the S10. I"ll let you know how it goes!

N-960n flash to stock att firmware

So after a bit of research it looks like it is not possible to flash stock att firmware to the n-960n. Does this sound right. I'm leaving Korea and will be going back to att when I get home.

Noteuser22 said:
So after a bit of research it looks like it is not possible to flash stock att firmware to the n-960n. Does this sound right. I'm leaving Korea and will be going back to att when I get home.
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Not officially, no. However I don't think samsung pay will work in the US on a Korean Note9 anyway, so if you unlock the bootloader and root you can flash a CSC changer to get all of the ATNT features (including voLTE/voWIFI). You will void your warranty and lose knox/Samsung Pay.

Noteuser22 said:
So after a bit of research it looks like it is not possible to flash stocksevice. att firmware to the n-960n. Does this sound right. I'm leaving Korea and will be going back to att when I get home.
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you can't flash snapdragon firmware on a exynos device. but regardless, just pop the sim and be happy. no need to change CSC for voice and data.
but if you do root as the suggested then you can get the additional csc features by flashing a csc pack.

bober10113 said:
you can't flash snapdragon firmware on a exynos device. but regardless, just pop the sim and be happy. no need to change CSC for voice and data.
but if you do root as the suggested then you can get the additional csc features by flashing a csc pack.
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Exactly which CSC pack can I use and where do I get it?
I am in the exact same situation: Korean SM-G960N, rooted, on AT&T's network with Android 9.
Do I extract the CSC from the latest SM-G960U1 file and flash that with Odin? Can I use an Android 10 CSC on an Android 9 phone?

sleepeeg3 said:
Exactly which CSC pack can I use and where do I get it?
I am in the exact same situation: Korean SM-G960N, rooted, on AT&T's network with Android 9.
Do I extract the CSC from the latest SM-G960U1 file and flash that with Odin? Can I use an Android 10 CSC on an Android 9 phone?
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Are you looking for AT&T specifically? Cause from what I know they don't release them. I used N960U since the 1 is the unlocked version software. Sorry I can't be much help beyond what I know of AT&T files. Best of luck.

macgyver40 said:
Are you looking for AT&T specifically? Cause from what I know they don't release them. I used N960U since the 1 is the unlocked version software. Sorry I can't be much help beyond what I know of AT&T files. Best of luck.
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Thanks for the respopnse. Well the link from SamMobile has the CSC in it. I tried to flash the HOME_CSC file via Odin and the Odin PrinceComsy version (I don't think this works on Android 8) and it would not flash.

sleepeeg3 said:
Thanks for the respopnse. Well the link from SamMobile has the CSC in it. I tried to flash the HOME_CSC file via Odin and the Odin PrinceComsy version (I don't think this works on Android 8) and it would not flash.
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The last 2 times I updated I used the Comcast files to update my note9 i got from AT&T i am currently on the newest release this way and everything seems to work at least the limited options I use from AT&T.

Flashong stock rom on carrier device

Is it possible to flash stock s10 rom on a s10 which is purchased from Verizon without tripping Knox. The device is recently unlocked by the carrier.
I want to remove the Verizon version of the rom because of the Verizon bloat and services (not saying that stock is clean but it's less crappy).
Thanks in advance

You mean you want to go from Verizon stock to stock Samsung unlocked? Yes, you can do this by downloading the U1 firmware and using the patched version of Odin to flash it with. Note that it will erase everything and you will lose stuff like wifi calling.

StoneyJSG said:
You mean you want to go from Verizon stock to stock Samsung unlocked? Yes, you can do this by downloading the U1 firmware and using the patched version of Odin to flash it with. Note that it will erase everything and you will lose stuff like wifi calling.
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Yes thats what I want to do.
Can you please point me to the links for the firmware download.
Thanks

StoneyJSG said:
You mean you want to go from Verizon stock to stock Samsung unlocked? Yes, you can do this by downloading the U1 firmware and using the patched version of Odin to flash it with. Note that it will erase everything and you will lose stuff like wifi calling.
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no and yes
no it wont factory reset as you do not need to flash the CSC, only the HOME_CSC. No factory reset required. Otherwise youre correct
[email protected] said:
Yes thats what I want to do.
Can you please point me to the links for the firmware download.
Thanks
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here ya go https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s10/firmware/SM-G973U1/XAA/download/G973U1UES2CSL1/309883/
use the Frija tool or Samfirm to download at 4 to 5 times the speed from the regular site

Question Problem change firmware s21 ultra exynios version

Hello I have a Samsung s21 ultra with a Carrier (meo) firmware from Portugal and I wanted to switch to an unlocked firmware which in this case is TPH, I downloaded the sammobile TPH firmware and installed it via odin, I did everything right I installed the csc not the home_csc, the smartphone did the factory reset but it still has the Carrier firmware (meo), what did I do wrong?

rikardugama said:
Hello I have a Samsung s21 ultra with a Carrier (meo) firmware from Portugal and I wanted to switch to an unlocked firmware which in this case is TPH, I downloaded the sammobile TPH firmware and installed it via odin, I did everything right I installed the csc not the home_csc, the smartphone did the factory reset but it still has the Carrier firmware (meo), what did I do wrong?
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u did nothing wrong , that samsung ,,,,,, lol , u can do that in 2 possible :
1- using sam key and that not free u must buy and as i know till now sam key not support Android 11 one ui 3.1.
2- till an developer find a way to change csc .
3- to use TPH sim card as samsung csc detect sim card inside device .
4- using option 1 or 2 we victory samsung even if MEO sim card is inside ur phone it can change to TPH .
hope i help

rikardugama said:
Hello I have a Samsung s21 ultra with a Carrier (meo) firmware from Portugal and I wanted to switch to an unlocked firmware which in this case is TPH, I downloaded the sammobile TPH firmware and installed it via odin, I did everything right I installed the csc not the home_csc, the smartphone did the factory reset but it still has the Carrier firmware (meo), what did I do wrong?
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hi, in csc you must select home_csc

UNIK97122 said:
hi, in csc you must select home_csc
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To change firmware no

rikardugama said:
To change firmware no
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if you want to save your data it's home_csc....csc alone reset the phone i use to change my firmware for years i buy a BOG now i have BTU

UNIK97122 said:
if you want to save your data it's home_csc....csc alone reset the phone i use to change my firmware for years i buy a BOG now i have BTU
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But my problem is change my firmware not save my data

rikardugama said:
But my problem is change my firmware not save my data
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oups i forgot to ask you if you unlocked OEM in dev mode ? i do that fisrt when i received new phone

UNIK97122 said:
oups i forgot to ask you if you unlocked OEM in dev mode ? i do that fisrt when i received new phone
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No, I didnt unlock oem, it could be this?

rikardugama said:
No, I didnt unlock oem, it could be this?
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i think it is

UNIK97122 said:
i think it is
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But the all process its go ok the software did in fact update and factory reset the only think was wrog its the change of the firmware i dont now if the oem unlock its the cause, if someone understand a litle more can help me please

rikardugama said:
But the all process its go ok the software did in fact update and factory reset the only think was wrog its the change of the firmware i dont now if the oem unlock its the cause, if someone understand a litle more can help me please
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I always change my rom like that fo years

Ok i solve the problem with samkey, i pay around 5 dollars for 3 credits and now is unlocked firmware forever! Fast updates! Tnks everyone help me

rikardugama said:
Ok i solve the problem with samkey, i pay around 5 dollars for 3 credits and now is unlocked firmware forever! Fast updates! Tnks everyone help me
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u have s21 ultra???

carlitobahsoun said:
u have s21 ultra???
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Yes

carlitobahsoun said:
u did nothing wrong , that samsung ,,,,,, lol , u can do that in 2 possible :
1- using sam key and that not free u must buy and as i know till now sam key not support Android 11 one ui 3.1.
2- till an developer find a way to change csc .
3- to use TPH sim card as samsung csc detect sim card inside device .
4- using option 1 or 2 we victory samsung even if MEO sim card is inside ur phone it can change to TPH .
hope i help
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Samkey works now. I just used it yesterday.

i have g9910 and samkey aint working

eyeatoma said:
Samkey works now. I just used it yesterday.
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Hey just wanted to understand if this affects warranty. Also if you can post step by step guide on how to do this with samkey?

For people who can't switch between csc in the same mult csc pack. OXM multi csc pack contains all the european generic and network branded firmware (csc) so if You are at MEO (part of OXM multi pack), and flash it with TPH (part of OXM multi pack) the MEO will stay. What you need to do is to flash it with different multi csc pack (just see what packs are available for your model), try to flash Brazil csc ZTO, it's part of multi pack OWO. then flash it back with OXM multi pack, and it should switch to some generic csc, then if you instert your sim card it should ask you if you want to customize your phone to the inserted sim card and it will change your csc to the one you want.

Hello.
In my own case, I bought the SM-G998B from Korea, which is KOO/KOO/KOO, and I live in Africa. I won't mind being able to flash on OXM or any other multi-csc firmware, just so long as I can use my sim card here.
All I'm getting right now is limited service, and the option to select network operators is completely missing from my phone.

my s21U original comes with XSP CSC and firmware.. i have tried flashing to XME the flashing is ok and everything except that under software provider it still shows XSP... will it affect me receiving ota from XME?