Removing Verizon branding and animation without root

[user00KJdmjNXz]

Is there a way to do this. Bought an "unlocked" s25 that still has Verizon animations and bloatware 

[GaryB82]

Sorry but if it has Verizon Branding then its a Verizon Models whats the model number SM-_____

[userHlJPkEfoiT]

There is a way. Turn on USB debugging plug the phone into a laptop. Make sure your laptop has Linux or vscode or some other type of program to run python. You will have look at the phones files, identify which is the part for the load up screen and then replace it with whatever you want or delete it entirely.

[meself]

Sounds like problem doing that

[GaryB82]

Yeah,  I wouldn't recommend anyone trying to delete files from the phone since they could accidentally delete the wrong thing and the phone is toast

[meself]

Theres few methods i seen mentioned over time none of which are safe

[GaryB82]

Yeah, I would recommend returning the device because they sold a Carrier model claiming it was a Unlocked Model.

[MarvinMod2]

No, do not do this.. what the heck bro, this is not how you do it. This is how you brick a device. 🖖🏻

[Tom6068]

Did you buy the device from a reputable retailer, or online like from Ebay etc? If a retailer, I would take that back and get my money and not spend it there again.

[CEParsons]

This. Buying unlocked devices direct from the manufacturer is always going to be the best way to ensure you actually receive the device you are supposed to receive.