How to Unlock Bootloader Samsung Galaxy S10 SM-G973W without Trigger KG State / RMM state Prenormal? If you want to flash ROM, you need to unlock the bootloader, unlocking bootloader on Galaxy S10, it does not enough by enabling OEM unlock option although KG State / RMM State is not Prenormal and OEM unlock option is enabled. This method will wipe all data on internal storage. So, make sure to backup your important data! the data can not be recovered. Watch the video in the bottom of this post.
Step by step to Unlock Bootloader Galaxy S10 SM-G973W
- Enable Developer Options: go to Settings -> About device. Tap 7 times on Build number to enable Developer options.
- Enable OEM unlock and USB debugging options ( Settings -> Developer options )
- Download and Extract ODIN from https://odindownload.com/SamsungOdin/
- Download and Install Samsung Mobile Phone Drivers ( ignore this if you have installed it ) : http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117
How to Enter Download Mode Galaxy S10 SM-G973W
Enter Download Mode ( Connected USB Cable to PC, Turn Power off the phone, Press and hold Volume Down + Bixby keys together then while pressing these keys connecting the phone to PC with USB Cable Data, release all keys when Download Mode appears ).
How to unlock Bootloader Galaxy S10 SM-G973W
- Unlock Bootloader : In Download Mode you see the long press Vol Up option to enter Device Unlock Mode. Unlock the bootloader ( that will wipe your device so be sure to backup of your data )
- Read description on the Unlock Bootloader screen then use Volume UP to select “YES” to confirm and “No” to cancel unlock bootloader and restart the phone.
- After Bootloader unlock, the phone will reboot and make sure the phone connected to the internet or triggers KG State / RMM State Prenormal.
- Setup the phone without google account etc.
- The Bootloader are unlocked!
Notes / Warning!
- Use at your own risk, I’m not responsible for bricking your device.
- Make sure to backup your important data before unlock the boot loader.
You can watch this video for Galaxy S10 unlocking bootloader method. For S10 to enter download mode press Volume Up + Bixby key then connect to PC.
Tags: Android 9 Pie, download mode, Galaxy S10 SM-G973W, KG State, RMM State, Unlock BootLoader, unlock bootloader video
SM-G973W is a specific CSC – only for Canada.
The bootloader for US and Canada is permanently locked and the “OEM unlock” is not going to be available in the “Settings -> Developer options”.
That makes all of the above instructions pretty much fake 😉
It does make it fake. Why even have it posted. I have a 973w and have tried everything in the book to get “OEM” TO SHOW UP IN SETTINGS. It can’t be done. I’m so,so,so disappointed in my Samsung S10 to the point that I don’t think I will ever spend the money on another Samsung device. Ever. I spent over $1000.00 Canadian dollars on a phone that I can’t do anything to. I love the looks and feel. The quality of the device. You can’t beat it. But what a let down when it comes to making it your own. Whats the big deal. Can’t they find a way to still take our
Money with a customizable phone. We all know it comes down to the almighty dollar. OK. Thats enough, I’ll never buy another Samsung device until they give their heads a shake. I don’t expect it to happen soon. Thanks for selling me a phone that just upsets me when I stop to think about it.
For the next I suggest you to buy international version
Samsung is a crap, they trace everything that you do, as the others. I don’t like them start pushing you to use their own software.
thank you, this is helping to solve my problem. Odin tool is very easy to use. I find here https://odin3download.com/
This is very helpful, i used this into my project.
The bootloader for US and Canada is permanently locked and the “OEM unlock” is not going to be available in this site. https://odindownloads.net