[Q] re: unlocked bootloader & ROM flashing & warrantee..... - LG Optimus 2x

Hi, I am thinking of getting the LG 2x because it comes with the bootloader already unlocked, so does it INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTEE to flash the Rom?
Thanks.

I'd imagine so yes, but you can revert back to stock very easily.

Oh BTW, if anyone can answer tonight, I would be grateful, cos experia offer ends midnight! ;-)

Lol! - you must have posted that while i was typing! ;-)
Also, do you know if there is a Rom with HTC sense 3 for the x2??

There is no rom with sense 3 ui !!
Try for MIUI ROM it has a sense theme which gives little bit similar ui as that of htc sensation !!!!
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It depends on your country LG policy whether it will invalidate your warranty or not. At best ask your local LG branch.
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The bootloader is locked or not in lg O2x?
The bootloader is locked or not?
Is it possible to unlock the bootloader as in lg g-slate tablet?

felipegeorge said:
The bootloader is locked or not?
Is it possible to unlock the bootloader as in lg g-slate tablet?
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It is not locked.

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[Q] Is Official HTC sense 3.0 upgrade out in india???

htc sense 3.0 is out for incredible s all over the world. htc has even put up the user guide for sense 3.o for incredible s on their website ....want to know if anyone in india got the official upgrade?? i tried many times but it says my phone is up to date
I'm in the US & my phone is the India region model & no update here either. I am wondering what the holdup is. Googling back it seems there was a delay for the previous OTA update for India too.
Anyone in India got official update?
Not released in india yet. Will be available to download before feb i guess. I will suggest you to unlock bootloader in your device and enjoy some custom ROMS till that.
No updates as of yet received in India. Have been checking atleast twice a day. Am on the stock ROM, S-On etc.
Still waiting. Also if anyone can clarify, does this update bring the much needed native videocalling (via 3G) ?
nops no native videocalling in update...
Hi,
Updates for Incredible S is live from Jan 01, 2012. Please check the HTCIndia face book page for more info.
Here is the link for the same,
is.gd/C280px
Cyb0rgz said:
Hi,
Updates for Incredible S is live from Jan 01, 2012. Please check the HTCIndia face book page for more info.
Here is the link for the same,
is.gd/C280px
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iv checked for spftware updates but i see nothing as yet ..
what is the link > is.gd/C280px
Check out HTCIndia's Facebook page ...should get bumped by 15th January!
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demonicjas said:
iv checked for spftware updates but i see nothing as yet ..
what is the link > is.gd/C280px
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As I said earlier its confirmed by HTC in their official HTC India facebook page. HTC commented, Majority of HTC Desire HD and Incredible S users will be covered within 15th Jan 2011, So Please be patient!!
Please do check facebook.com/HTCindia wall
Just wait upto 15th Jan it'll be on air. I asked on twitter n HTC made sure the date.
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Make a goldcard and flash sense 3.0 WWE version from the official shipped roms thread.. if you don't want to wait.. I did that a month ago..
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TIT4N said:
Not released in india yet. Will be available to download before feb i guess. I will suggest you to unlock bootloader in your device and enjoy some custom ROMS till that.
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I am a new bee and I wish to load custom ROM on my phone but going through the internet I am unable to know how to do that (complete procedure).
Can you help in telling how to unlock bootloader?
vivekmattar said:
I am a new bee and I wish to load custom ROM on my phone but going through the internet I am unable to know how to do that (complete procedure).
Can you help in telling how to unlock bootloader?
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if you dont know any thing then learn b4 you try any thing or else you can end up screwing your phone
nikz106 said:
Make a goldcard and flash sense 3.0 WWE version from the official shipped roms thread.. if you don't want to wait.. I did that a month ago..
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Hi. Could you please let me know the detailed step by step procedure for doing those? How to check which is the best ROM to My device? Am using Indian Version of Incredible s.
is it possible to get official OTA firmware after flashing those. Whether warranty voids on doing so.
could you please let me know on this please, am a newbie.
Any replies would be appreciated
Thanks in Advance!!
HTC Incredible S/Stock ROM
Sense 2.1/2.3.3 (INDIA)
Cyb0rgz said:
Hi. Could you please let me know the detailed step by step procedure for doing those? How to check which is the best ROM to My device? Am using Indian Version of Incredible s.
is it possible to get official OTA firmware after flashing those. Whether warranty voids on doing so.
could you please let me know on this please, am a newbie.
Any replies would be appreciated
Thanks in Advance!!
HTC Incredible S/Stock ROM
Sense 2.1/2.3.3 (INDIA)
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Your warranty becomes null and void the moment you unlock the bootloader using Alpharevx or Revolutionary methods. It even becomes void if you use htcdev.com method to install recovery (with a still locked boot). Obviously, if you use a xtc clip to permanently unlock the bootloader also, you warranty becomes void. So bottom line: Locked phone with stock ROM = still in Warranty. Any unlock to change ROM = No Warranty, unless you want to resell or try to get a refund / exchange. IMHO, unlock & root is like a schoolgirl losing her virginity nowadays, not a big issue and they try to achieve it the fastest, best and most pleasurable way!!!
Most of us Indians are using unlock by Alpharevx or Revolutionary and thereafter running a sense 3.0 3.5 ROM. I would personally recommend ARHD, its fast, stable and gives good reception & battery life.
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For making gold card..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1104226
I am using virtuos affinity 1.48.. very smooth and great Rom..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1435136
For more info regarding sense 3..
ragapa97 said:
Your warranty becomes null and void the moment you unlock the bootloader using Alpharevx or Revolutionary methods. It even becomes void if you use htcdev.com method to install recovery (with a still locked boot). Obviously, if you use a xtc clip to permanently unlock the bootloader also, you warranty becomes void. So bottom line: Locked phone with stock ROM = still in Warranty. Any unlock to change ROM = No Warranty, unless you want to resell or try to get a refund / exchange. IMHO, unlock & root is like a schoolgirl losing her virginity nowadays, not a big issue and they try to achieve it the fastest, best and most pleasurable way!!!
Most of us Indians are using unlock by Alpharevx or Revolutionary and thereafter running a sense 3.0 3.5 ROM. I would personally recommend ARHD, its fast, stable and gives good reception & battery life.
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Thanks for the Response!
Does all hardware ( Bluetooth, WIFI, camera etc) are working fine in ARHD? Is it possible to get official OTA update after switching to ARHD? I would like to use sense 3.0 with Android 2.3.5, please suggest me which rom is best (No Major Issues and almost all are working fine)
Thanks
sikandar9 said:
Just wait upto 15th Jan it'll be on air. I asked on twitter n HTC made sure the date.
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so 15th jan is the real date ah ? il gladly wait another 3 days .. the facebook page seems to be infuriated with that post of theirs .
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ragapa97 said:
Your warranty becomes null and void the moment you unlock the bootloader using Alpharevx or Revolutionary methods. It even becomes void if you use htcdev.com method to install recovery (with a still locked boot). Obviously, if you use a xtc clip to permanently unlock the bootloader also, you warranty becomes void. So bottom line: Locked phone with stock ROM = still in Warranty. Any unlock to change ROM = No Warranty, unless you want to resell or try to get a refund / exchange. IMHO, unlock & root is like a schoolgirl losing her virginity nowadays, not a big issue and they try to achieve it the fastest, best and most pleasurable way!!!
Most of us Indians are using unlock by Alpharevx or Revolutionary and thereafter running a sense 3.0 3.5 ROM. I would personally recommend ARHD, its fast, stable and gives good reception & battery life.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S
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warranty in india isn't a issue after a year mostly unless u have extended warranty correct ?
using htcdev method and the others mentioned above.. is it possible to unroot to stock for updating it if any needed ?

Warranty issue, how to relock phone?

Hi all, i have warranty on my phone and a issue with screen images burning in! I know it's AMOLED sscreen stuff but this mine is faulty! I have nvFlashed it to stock Froyo rom, and updated with LG update tool to v20l! Question is can i lock my phone to carier like it was on start? Will they confirm warranty if it is unlocked?
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Hello!
Well this is a question only the service staff from your provider can answer in the end...
But if someone asks you could say LG Update tool is responsible since you just updated with it…
…or you get a branded rom form your provider somehow/somewhere!?!?
No you can't SIM lock the phone, and it being unlocked should have no effect on the warranty (as long as it was done by code, and not some horrible hack-job, I guess).
Ok well than it was unlocked by code
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[Q] s-off/ bootloader/ custom rom

Hello people.
Before i get a comment Like ''google it", i want to clarify that i think this thread will be useful to many people here. Why? Cuz i strongly beleive that many many galaxy users wont be grtting the gs4. No need to state the reasons.
Therefore, i bet many people, including me, are noob with htc devices and i would appreciate any help since rooting on gs3 was fairly easy compared to htc.
I know that with s-on i cant install custom roms , but i can still root it right? If i want to install a sense based ROM, do i need s-off? Or its only for aokp, cynogemod, etc?
For recovery mode, do i need s-off, bootloader unlocked? Or both?
Bootloader: does the international version comes unlocked?
Last question: who had htc one x or other previous 2012 htc devices, which ROM was more stabled? Batterywise? Speed?
Thanks in advance.
Sorry if any stupid questions made. But im rly noob.
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ksarius said:
Hello people.
Before i get a comment Like ''google it", i want to clarify that i think this thread will be useful to many people here. Why? Cuz i strongly beleive that many many galaxy users wont be grtting the gs4. No need to state the reasons.
Therefore, i bet many people, including me, are noob with htc devices and i would appreciate any help since rooting on gs3 was fairly easy compared to htc.
I know that with s-on i cant install custom roms , but i can still root it right? If i want to install a sense based ROM, do i need s-off? Or its only for aokp, cynogemod, etc?
For recovery mode, do i need s-off, bootloader unlocked? Or both?
Bootloader: does the international version comes unlocked?
Last question: who had htc one x or other previous 2012 htc devices, which ROM was more stabled? Batterywise? Speed?
Thanks in advance.
Sorry if any stupid questions made. But im rly noob.
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With S-ON you CAN install custom ROMs AND root the device.
Only the UNRELEASED HTC DEV edition (only an US version has been announced so far) comes with an unlocked bootloader.
SteelH said:
With S-ON you CAN install custom ROMs AND root the device.
Only the UNRELEASED HTC DEV edition (only an US version has been announced so far) comes with an unlocked bootloader.
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You just made me confused then. Whats the purpose of s-off then?
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ksarius said:
You just made me confused then. Whats the purpose of s-off then?
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With S-Off you can flash the kernel through your phone alone(without relying on fastboot on PC). And you can downgrade hboot, basebands etc.
In short S-Off is a more deeper level of tweaking to a point that you could brick your device permanently. Bootloader unlocking is just... unlocks your bootloader. And the bootloader has the capability to mess with the kernel and system partition.
If you're using a Windows.
S-Off = Administrator privileges
Bootloader unlock = standard user
Locked bootloader = Guest user
Riyal said:
With S-Off you can flash the kernel through your phone alone(without relying on fastboot on PC). And you can downgrade hboot, basebands etc.
In short S-Off is a more deeper level of tweaking to a point that you could brick your device permanently. Bootloader unlocking is just... unlocks your bootloader. And the bootloader has the capability to mess with the kernel and system partition.
If you're using a Windows.
S-Off = Administrator privileges
Bootloader unlock = standard user
Locked bootloader = Guest user
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Thx! That clears my doubts. Só with s-off i Can also flash custom ROM without PC?
Now I realize why ppl say sg3 is easier.
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Riyal said:
With S-Off you can flash the kernel through your phone alone(without relying on fastboot on PC). And you can downgrade hboot, basebands etc.
In short S-Off is a more deeper level of tweaking to a point that you could brick your device permanently. Bootloader unlocking is just... unlocks your bootloader. And the bootloader has the capability to mess with the kernel and system partition.
If you're using a Windows.
S-Off = Administrator privileges
Bootloader unlock = standard user
Locked bootloader = Guest user
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You can flash a kernel/boot.img without fastboot or a pc even if you are s-on. There is an updater-script mod to accomplish this.
S-Off = security check off. Meaning you can flash radios/fw etc that are not signed with HTCs private key.
Do we get updates rafter we unlock bootloader? If not - will simply locking the bootloader help to get updates?
mih3y said:
Do we get updates rafter we unlock bootloader? If not - will simply locking the bootloader help to get updates?
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No you will not get ota updates if you unlock the bootloader.
But I don't know what will happen if you re-lock it!
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I will just try to buy the dev. Edition from US so I don't have to worry about unlocking lol.
My next step will be to learn how to root it and flash new ROMs
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Sadly I won't be getting the dev edition since I'm not willing to pay $650 for a phone. Upgrading for $300 is a whole lot more appealing than paying $650. Hopefully someone will figure out how to unlock the bootloader for the AT&T locked version since obviously it won't be getting unlock through HTC Dev.
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xXxG0dzRAgexXx said:
Sadly I won't be getting the dev edition since I'm not willing to pay $650 for a phone. Upgrading for $300 is a whole lot more appealing than paying $650. Hopefully someone will figure out how to unlock the bootloader for the AT&T locked version since obviously it won't be getting unlock through HTC Dev.
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Why not? I saw at the blog that people could unlock from their website?
Also for me 650 is cheap. Do you know how much is an iPhone 5 64gb in my country? 1200 us dollar Lil.
You are luck to get a phone for only 300
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ksarius said:
Why not? I saw at the blog that people could unlock from their website?
Also for me 650 is cheap. Do you know how much is an iPhone 5 64gb in my country? 1200 us dollar Lil.
You are luck to get a phone for only 300
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Yeah I know some people got it worse. :/ but also a iPhone here for 64gb is 800 I believe. Still a big price gap between 800 and 1200 though.
The reason it won't be unlockable is because AT&T in the past had always had locked bootloaders that weren't unlock able byHTC Dev. I think the One X got it after a few months but I'd prefer not to wait. But for 300 vs 650 I can wait a bit. As long as it doesn't take like a year.
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[Q][T] Unlock Bootloader on O2?

Hi
Just wondering whether anyone has an XT bought from O2 UK, as I am looking to get one of these phones, and whether you were able to unlock the bootloader (do O2 allow it?)
Also, what state are CM10/10.1 in right now, as in what does/doesn't work.
Thanks
razzmataz1478 said:
Hi
Just wondering whether anyone has an XT bought from O2 UK, as I am looking to get one of these phones, and whether you were able to unlock the bootloader (do O2 allow it?)
Also, what state are CM10/10.1 in right now, as in what does/doesn't work.
Thanks
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I don't have O2, but this has been dealt with several times in the forum before regarding unlockable phone or not.
Type *#*#7378423#*#* and check with "Configuration" for youself
@datagubben
I think he is asking before he buys the device.
@razzmataz1478
I suggest ask the salesman when he sells it to you, and if he cannot answer the question goto to vodafone, every single phone I have from them is sim unlocked and bootloader unlockable.
gregbradley said:
@datagubben
I think he is asking before he buys the device.
@razzmataz1478
I suggest ask the salesman when he sells it to you, and if he cannot answer the question goto to vodafone, every single phone I have from them is sim unlocked and bootloader unlockable.
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IC, you are right.
gregbradley said:
@datagubben
I think he is asking before he buys the device.
@razzmataz1478
I suggest ask the salesman when he sells it to you, and if he cannot answer the question goto to vodafone, every single phone I have from them is sim unlocked and bootloader unlockable.
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I'll be buying this online, as it's refurbished and quite cheap, albeit on a bad tariff (100MB internet :crying.
I did talk to an online adviser who was pretty useless and had no idea what a bootloader was, so that is why I came here to see if anyone with an O2 branded version could tell me. I shall wait for an answer
razzmataz1478 said:
I'll be buying this online, as it's refurbished and quite cheap, albeit on a bad tariff (100MB internet :crying.
I did talk to an online adviser who was pretty useless and had no idea what a bootloader was, so that is why I came here to see if anyone with an O2 branded version could tell me. I shall wait for an answer
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It'll probably be the same as my xperia T (sounds like the same deal i got), the bootloader is not unlockable on mine.
I'm on o2, got the Xperia t. I'm locked completely :/ we're hoping for a kexec or some other way around it by tampering in the ta, but nothing yet.
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Galcactus said:
I'm on o2, got the Xperia t. I'm locked completely :/ we're hoping for a kexec or some other way around it by tampering in the ta, but nothing yet.
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Fingers crossed someone will come up with something soon
I'm fairly sure O2 phones are locked for good. I got mine off phones4u having cancelled my O2 order after finding out this was the case.
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Hm that doesn't sound too good. I'm still thinking of getting the T but I was looking forward to putting some CM ROM on it. Guess I'll have to live without. Thanks guys.
What about flashing a generic ROM? Would that work? I've never owned a phone with a locked bootloader so I'm not sure how they work.
razzmataz1478 said:
Hm that doesn't sound too good. I'm still thinking of getting the T but I was looking forward to putting some CM ROM on it. Guess I'll have to live without. Thanks guys.
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Just get a vodafone Xperia T if you really want to unlock the bootloader.
Stock FTFs can be flashed on locked bootloader
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Mad Marty said:
Stock FTFs can be flashed on locked bootloader
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Of course they can....whats your point? Stock FTF's are complete stock roms.
Got my Xperia T on o2 through Tesco Phone Shop,
sim unlocked and unlockable bootloader.
My Xperia T is from O2 which was sim locked and bootloader locked.
Thanks to the folks at Cellunlocker.net, after emailing them, 2 days later my sim was unlocked, and my O2 sim was set on fire and extinguished through urination.
Cost £25 through Cellunlocker, O2 cost £20 AFTER 12 months usage.
gregbradley said:
Of course they can....whats your point? Stock FTF's are complete stock roms.
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He asked if Generic ROMs could be flashed on locked bootloader
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Mad Marty said:
He asked if Generic ROMs could be flashed on locked bootloader
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True, He did say that, but since its blindinly obvious that that is allowed I interpreted his "generic" rom to mean a "stock based" rom, looks like we got our wires crossed.
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To clarify the point
All phones can flash stock FTF files
Rooted phones with recovery can flash stock based roms and FTFs
Unlocked bootloaders can flash custom kernels, all custom roms, stock based roms and FTFs
Good that you clarified it Greg, I agree that it was not completely clear what he meant.
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gregbradley said:
True, He did say that, but since its blindinly obvious that that is allowed I interpreted his "generic" rom to mean a "stock based" rom, looks like we got our wires crossed.
Edit
To clarify the point
All phones can flash stock FTF files
Rooted phones with recovery can flash stock based roms and FTFs
Unlocked bootloaders can flash custom kernels, all custom roms, stock based roms and FTFs
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Right that's made it clearer for me, thanks.
I'm in India but got an o2 uk unlocked XT!! the bootloader is locked forever. better not to buy from o2

[Q] - HTC One - developer edition required for custom roms?

Hi,
I'm getting a HTC One this week and I would like to know whether I need to get the Developer edition to use custom roms or whether the xda community has already found a way to unlock a locked bootloader on the standard HTC One?
I'm not worried about the phone being unlocked for carriers (I'm sticking with o2).
also, is there any other benefit of the Dev Edition or is it purely so it isn't locked to a carrier and unlocked bootloader?
Hi
Greetings,
If you.want to flash a custom Rom I prefer you get the developer edition
Yes we can unlock, root and install custom Rom on the normal HTC one.
Getting the developers editions will save your time in unlocking bootloader
Choices is yours:thumbup:
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shrex said:
Hi
Greetings,
If you.want to flash a custom Rom I prefer you get the developer edition
Yes we can unlock, root and install custom Rom on the normal HTC one.
Getting the developers editions will save your time in unlocking bootloader
Choices is yours:thumbup:
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Hey, I just bought the HTC One Dev, it is on its way. I've been using iOS for a long time and this phone looks better to me than the iPhone 5.
Anyway, it will be my first Android device so I am a complete noob. Will flashing roms to Dev Edition also void the warranty? Just curious, I know that if done right, nothing will go wrong, just want to know if there is any other benefit other than 64GB and not having to root it. Another question, how can I root original Sense 5 to the phone if I later decide to sell it or just want the stock back?
Thanks in advanced.
Edit: Wrong thread
I got my htc one (non dev edition) and was able to unlock bootloader, root and install custom roms without issue.
no idea about warranty

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