Im getting a new phone through insurance for $130 deductible. Do i need to unroot and put stock firmware back on or can i just send it how it is?
I know i have seen similar discussions on xda but i ran a search and couldnt find anything. many thanks
Yup unroot and put it back to stock firmware.
alritewhadeva said:
Yup unroot and put it back to stock firmware.
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bummer i was hoping that was just free ones under warranty...thanks
DMaverick50 said:
bummer i was hoping that was just free ones under warranty...thanks
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Since it is an insurance claim you can just say that you lost the phone and never send it back. YOu could also make it physically unusable. With insurance it doesn't matter what you did to violate the warranty
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I wanted to know if imei changing is il-legal in the us? I traded a phone with some one and he told me he is changing the imei for some reason to save money for the phone plan…so if anything wrong happenes with the phone…would that be my problem…or is it the persons problem who changed the imei
Its pretty much illegal everywhere..
so if the phone break...m i liable?
khsbenny said:
Its pretty much illegal everywhere..
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Agreed with khsbenny.
djteotancolis said:
so if the phone break...m i liable?
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Yes unless you can prove otherwise, which wont be too easy.
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Yes unless you can prove otherwise, which wont be too easy.
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what i meant was...after he changes the imei...the phone bricks or something...then am i supposed to take the phone back and cancel the trade
Well after you have traded the phone becomes solely your responsibility unless he puts it in writing some sort of warranty. So you would have to send it back to the manufacturer or try and repair it your self.
If you send it to the manufacture it's likely that the change in IMEI number will be found out and they will probably seize the phone and may investigate.
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Well after you have traded the phone becomes solely your responsibility unless he puts it in writing some sort of warranty. So you would have to send it back to the manufacturer or try and repair it your self.
If you send it to the manufacture it's likely that the change in IMEI number will be found out and they will probably seize the phone and may investigate.
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or "they" might have better things to do.
khsbenny said:
Well after you have traded the phone becomes solely your responsibility unless he puts it in writing some sort of warranty. So you would have to send it back to the manufacturer or try and repair it your self.
If you send it to the manufacture it's likely that the change in IMEI number will be found out and they will probably seize the phone and may investigate.
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sorry you didnt get me yet...i'll explain....
i traded my fuze for his tp...he is into changing imei....so now if he changes the fuze imei...and becasue of the that the phone goes bust...am i supposed to cancel the trade and return his tp back for the broken fuze or is it his responsibility
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sorry you didnt get me yet...i'll explain....
i traded my fuze for his tp...he is into changing imei....so now if he changes the fuze imei...and becasue of the that the phone goes bust...am i supposed to cancel the trade and return his tp back for the broken fuze or is it his responsibility
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There's no clear cut answer. If you buy a phone a brick it, it's your problem. He can't force you to trade back and if he bricks it it's his problem. So as long as you've traded for the phone you want it does matter what he does.
AdrianK said:
There's no clear cut answer. If you buy a phone a brick it, it's your problem. He can't force you to trade back and if he bricks it it's his problem. So as long as you've traded for the phone you want it does matter what he does.
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sorry but "it does matter what he does" or "doesnt matter what he does" ..im a bit confused...personally i dont think you have to trade it back...its like me trading phones , spoiling it and asking for a trade back because i ruined the phone...
maybe you should just find someone else to trade/ buy from.
I am sending my nexus one back to google and wanted to make sure i unroot the phone so that there are not issue in the returning process.
Can someone guide me to the tutorial how can i do that
vikramdhani said:
I am sending my nexus one back to google and wanted to make sure i unroot the phone so that there are not issue in the returning process.
Can someone guide me to the tutorial how can i do that
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If I gave some effort I'd find that facepalm picture.
Why do n00bs root their phone?!?!?! JESUS!
Maybe you should have researched what you were going to get yourself into before you rooted your device, there is no way to complete 'unroot' the phone at all. I don't believe google will have the ability to flash the firmware that allows it to go back to stock, so if they're 'nice' they'll have to send it to HTC.
You're **** out of luck, next time research and now you'll have to enjoy your Nexus One. Might I ask, why don't you like it anymore?
wesbalmer said:
If I gave some effort I'd find that facepalm picture.
Why do n00bs root their phone?!?!?! JESUS!
Maybe you should have researched what you were going to get yourself into before you rooted your device, there is no way to complete 'unroot' the phone at all. I don't believe google will have the ability to flash the firmware that allows it to go back to stock, so if they're 'nice' they'll have to send it to HTC.
You're **** out of luck, next time research and now you'll have to enjoy your Nexus One. Might I ask, why don't you like it anymore?
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Thanks but i need to know why you are saying like that ? I want to return it because i like my other phone better than this one
So r u sure there is no way i will be able to return the phone to google ?
You can't unroot the phone
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You can't unroot the phone
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If i dont unroot = No Return ?
vikramdhani said:
If i dont unroot = No Return ?
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You have completely undoubtedly altered the phone beyond typical repair by Google's end, they will need to invest money in order to have HTC relock the phone. There is no way to 'relock' your bootloader, which is where you voided your warranty. I would not waste their time or your own money in trying to send the phone back rooted in order to obtain a refund
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You have completely undoubtedly altered the phone beyond typical repair by Google's end, they will need to invest money in order to have HTC relock the phone. There is no way to 'relock' your bootloader, which is where you voided your warranty. I would not waste their time or your own money in trying to send the phone back rooted in order to obtain a refund
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The only recourse is to keep it or sell it.
Thanks guys and you have been great help by explaining me in detail i will keep the phone and return the other one in that case guess N1 will be my best friend now
Question my phone is rooted i dropped it the lcd screen is cracked so i paid for asurion to send a replacement phone $130 i hope because my phone is rooted they dont give me an issue i dont think me rooting my phone has anything todo with the insurance fee i pay every month please elaborate if u can!
Might as well try and return it. Wouldn't hurt to see if they accept it.
geech_ said:
Question my phone is rooted i dropped it the lcd screen is cracked so i paid for asurion to send a replacement phone $130 i hope because my phone is rooted they dont give me an issue i dont think me rooting my phone has anything todo with the insurance fee i pay every month please elaborate if u can!
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You're getting a new phone for the $130 deductible... and you don't send your broken one in. You keep it too... Hold on to it and see if you can get a replacement LCD to fix it and sell it later.
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You're getting a new phone for the $130 deductible... and you don't send your broken one in. You keep it too... Hold on to it and see if you can get a replacement LCD to fix it and sell it later.
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Really? I was under the impression you had to send it in by the way the Tmob rep explained it. I've been wondering about that for a while, how it would work in case of theft or something like that. Good information to know
Ok, to put it simply my phone has this problem...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884289
is there anyways this can be fixed? I mean I'm willing to tear this phone apart. Like changing the motherboard and all that. Anything.
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Ok, to put it simply my phone has this problem...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884289
is there anyways this can be fixed? I mean I'm willing to tear this phone apart. Like changing the motherboard and all that. Anything.
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I had that problem and ATT changed out my phone. Since then it has run perfectly. You don't mention what OS you are on but failing with ATT my only suggestion is at least get to some version of 2.3
I run Legend 4 with Corn 7.06 with no problems. If it still shuts down at least you'll be doing with a nicer ROM!
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I had that problem and ATT changed out my phone. Since then it has run perfectly. You don't mention what OS you are on but failing with ATT my only suggestion is at least get to some version of 2.3
I run Legend 4 with Corn 7.06 with no problems. If it still shuts down at least you'll be doing with a nicer ROM!
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This is what I get for buying a phone off of eBay. I usually never buy from eBay for this exact reason. I am so stupid.
I guess I could try flashing a different ROM, I currently have the Dark Knight ICS ROM but to be honest I don't think it will help. Thank you though for your reply.
Try checking with Samsung. A 10 minute call on a device I bought off of ebay got me a prepaid shipping label to return it under warranty. Since that is a known issue, they may fix it out of warranty also.
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Red_81 said:
Try checking with Samsung. A 10 minute call on a device I bought off of ebay got me a prepaid shipping label to return it under warranty. Since that is a known issue, they may fix it out of warranty also.
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I actually just messaged you. XD Thank you Red. <3
but wait... if the phone is rooted and all that will I have to un root it or change it back to Gingerbread or something?
athdaraxen said:
I actually just messaged you. XD Thank you Red. <3
but wait... if the phone is rooted and all that will I have to un root it or change it back to Gingerbread or something?
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Yep. If they're willing to fix it (probably just replace it) then you will need to return it to stock.
For those of you who have gone through the AT&T Warranty Replacement process, what condition did your refurbished phone come in?
I'm asking because I just received a replacement request and there are a bunch of scratches on the screen. I thought refurbished meant "like new" quality but just wanted to ask the others on the board to see what your experience was.
Thanks in advance.
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For those of you who have gone through the AT&T Warranty Replacement process, what condition did your refurbished phone come in?
I'm asking because I just received a replacement request and there are a bunch of scratches on the screen. I thought refurbished meant "like new" quality but just wanted to ask the others on the board to see what your experience was.
Thanks in advance.
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I've received replacements device's a few times. Every time I received one its in mint condition. I never saw even the tiniest of scratches anywhere on the device. You should definitely call the warranty department and let them know you want another device and explain to them why you are making the request.
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Yep I just got a Galaxy S 4 Active warranty refurb. It looks brand new.
That reminds me, I need to mail the old one off.
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For those of you who have gone through the AT&T Warranty Replacement process, what condition did your refurbished phone come in?
I'm asking because I just received a replacement request and there are a bunch of scratches on the screen. I thought refurbished meant "like new" quality but just wanted to ask the others on the board to see what your experience was.
Thanks in advance.
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Flawless condition. However, I only received the main phone: no battery, back or stylus. (I'm assuming that's normal)
thatpimp007 said:
For those of you who have gone through the AT&T Warranty Replacement process, what condition did your refurbished phone come in?
I'm asking because I just received a replacement request and there are a bunch of scratches on the screen. I thought refurbished meant "like new" quality but just wanted to ask the others on the board to see what your experience was.
Thanks in advance.
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My replacement was brand new. It came in a sealed box and the phone had the plastic on it and everything. I don't know if you have a deductible, but mine was $200 and for $200 I'd better get a brand new phone...
I loved the feeling and sound of pulling the screen protector off of a new phone.
I got 2 replacements phones the first one was in a box and in immaculate condition but had an issue with ram partition, they sent me a second phone that was wrapped up in plastic and had a couple of fine scratches on the screen.
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Refurbished phones should typically be in like-new condition. There should not be any scratches on it. Return it.
Thanks everyone. That's what I pretty much figured.
Called AT&T and complained. Another refurbished one is in the mail. Hopefully this one is in better condition.
Has anybody been able to successfully get a replacement with a phone that was rooted by towelroot?
redh0rse said:
Has anybody been able to successfully get a replacement with a phone that was rooted by towelroot?
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Yes, I was able to root my replacement phone using TowelRoot and also install SS, just to make sure.
I'll have to Odin back to stock though before I send it back for the other replacement without scratches.
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Yes, I was able to root my replacement phone using TowelRoot and also install SS, just to make sure.
I'll have to Odin back to stock though before I send it back for the other replacement without scratches.
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How do you plan on using odin to revert back to stock?
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How do you plan on using odin to revert back to stock?
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I could be wrong but I believe you can use @designgears one-click method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2619941
Or worst case scenario, just take it to Best Buy Samsung Center and have them do restore the phone for you.
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I could be wrong but I believe you can use @designgears one-click method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2619941
Or worst case scenario, just take it to Best Buy Samsung Center and have them do restore the phone for you.
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The link you posted is to the leaked software ending with MLG. That is not official software and if any warranty department checks this you would instantly be voided.
Best buy would be your only hope.
440bro said:
The link you posted is to the leaked software ending with MLG. That is not official software and if any warranty department checks this you would instantly be voided.
Best buy would be your only hope.
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Good catch. Is there another way to revert to stock before sending back in?
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Good catch. Is there another way to revert to stock before sending back in?
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You can restore your nandroid backup to the stock slot. Remove any apps requiring root access. Remove safestrap, then un-root.
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Or worst case scenario, just take it to Best Buy Samsung Center and have them do restore the phone for you.
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I spoke to my local Best Buy store associate yesterday and he said they'll do it if the phone was purchased there.
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Went to the Bestbuy store and the Samsung reps helped me reflash to the stock firmware. No questions asked. I handed her the phone and she plugged it to her pc and flashed it without checking anything on my phone. Flashed only took like 5 minutes. I'm back to stock.
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I spoke to my local Best Buy store associate yesterday and he said they'll do it if the phone was purchased there.
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I've had a phone restored to stock by Best Buy before that wasn't purchase there.
I don't think they have a set policy. It just depends who you talk to and if they are cool or not.
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Has anybody been able to successfully get a replacement with a phone that was rooted by towelroot?
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I actually just bought a brand spanking new note 3 for my son and it had mj5. What was the luck of that.
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had my note 2 replaced and the replacement phone was not up to par for me. so i called and complained that my phone i was sending them was in better shape than the replacement. they said they would make sure i get a nice one. the 2nd one they sent me looked like a brand new phone. all the stickers on it and not a single mark anywhere, dont settle for crap that they send you. make sure you like it or keep sending them back
I've done my research and it seems to be a recurring problem with LG G4s. A few reviewers are posting that the ZBV files that's available does not work anymore.
Any way files out I can download to hard reset the phone to get it working again or could someone shed some light on what I might be able to do?
LeoPuff said:
I've done my research and it seems to be a recurring problem with LG G4s. A few reviewers are posting that the ZBV files that's available does not work anymore.
Any way files out I can download to hard reset the phone to get it working again or could someone shed some light on what I might be able to do?
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Lgs waranty. Is about the only soulution. Theres a site somewhere u can check the warranty validity by iemi i dont know the site off top of my head. But its a known issue lg should still fix it.
Its a hardware issue. U might try some of the fixxes with placing objects behid the prossessor. But will void waranty if any.
Thank you so much. I'll be sure to contact my carrier and let them know what the issue is.
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Lgs waranty. Is about the only soulution. Theres a site somewhere u can check the warranty validity by iemi i dont know the site off top of my head. But its a known issue lg should still fix it.
Its a hardware issue. U might try some of the fixxes with placing objects behid the prossessor. But will void waranty if any.
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LeoPuff said:
Thank you so much. I'll be sure to contact my carrier and let them know what the issue is.
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dont let em bully you either
Any pointers? I'm going today after work.
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dont let em bully you either
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Any pointers? I'm going today after work.
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more than likely youll go through lg straight
if u have a post paid carrier and insuarance theyll try to get u to file a claim. dont let em.
you have to talk to lg straight and send it to lgs warranty center. not throught carrier.
if im not mistaken lg also extended the 1 year warranty on it by so much because of said issue.
i dont know how much.
or if its true as i voided my warranty rite after purchase with the thermal paste mod
plus 3 screen repairs
So my G4 started bootlooping a few days ago.
I called around and tried to find out if it was covered under a warranty but I bought it used over a year ago.
I was able to find out that my local sprint repair center would swap it out for me for free!!
I do not have protection plan on any of my phones, but it doesn't matter with this phone Sprint is replacing them for everyone.
It takes a few days to get the replacement.