[Q] question - Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

is a noob question,i been having my nexus one rooted ever since march of last year,my question is what's the difference if i unlock the bootloader, even though i'm rooted already running QND MIUI XPART 1.10.23...what are the +and -....thanks
ps: i don't care about voiding my warranty lol

The difference is that you have fastboot access which give you another method to flash stuff and it will stay if you go back to stock so you can root again even without an available exploit on the version.

ohh i see thanks bro ,yeah i had the idea but i wasn't to short about it ....thanks again...

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Root, warranty, going back

Hello all,
I just come from the HTC hero and I bought the nexus one. My hero was rooted and it was nice, I ve seen tutorials to explain how to root the nexus one, but it seems it breaks the warranty. Is there a way to unroot the nexus one as we could for the htc hero?
If not, will there be a way soon guys?
Thanks for helping me, as I d lke to root the nexus one, but loosing the warranty is a big problem....do you have feedback on rooted nexus one sent to warranty?
I may be wrong, but i don't think that rooting breaks the warranty. It's unlocking the bootloader that breaks the warranty. That's two different things.
And as far as i know, it's quite easy to unroot, but it's almost impossible to relock an unlocked bootloader.
Please post in right section thanks.
mmm; ok, but can we install custom roms without unlocking the bootloader?
Nope, don't think so
You cannot install custom roms without unlocking the bootloader, and u cant unlock the bootloader without breaking the warranty. There are quite a few threads on this already, try search next time
Confused
So it is possible to root the nexus one without unlocking the bootloader? If so how..?
To root the phone or install a custom ROM, u need to unlock ur bootloader... which also means goodbye warranty
in order to root your phone you must unlock your boot loader first. so when you unlock your boot loader to root you lost your warranty.
You guys all say "goodbye warranty" as if HTC isn't replacing/repairing rooted Nexus's... This alone has been steering many people away from rooting the N1. I know 2 people that had rooted N1's and they both got their devices replaced by HTC and that doesn't count all the people posting here that have also been successful even though they have rooted phones.
I have rooted/unlocked my bootloader. Then I found that I had the dust under the screen issue. Contacted HTC they sent a replacement. I sent the phone in, restore to stock besides the bootloader being unlocked. They received it, inspected it, and that was that. My case was closed with no questions asked.

What is the Nexus One Warranty worth?

I am an Android Developer, but so far I've avoided rooting my phone or trying custom kernels, but lately I get the feeling I could learn so much more by really getting behind the curtain so to speak. I keep reading that if you root the phone you may void your warranty and no longer get over the air updates.
I'm on AT&T an paid full price for my Nexus One. I also got the phone engraved so I'm wondering what value if any the warranty actually has. Is it worth mucking around with custom kernels on the Nexus one, or should I get a cheaper dev phone like the G1 ?
Looking forward to hearing advice from other developers and what you've learned versus the risks involved.
Oh, Do you still get OTA updates as well?
I'm interested in hearing from people who decided the warranty was or was not work the risk. Looks pretty easy from what I can see.
Thanks all.
Just root it without unlocking the bootloader and you're good to go
J.L.C. said:
Just root it without unlocking the bootloader and you're good to go
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^this
root is fun and even better you can keep your warranty
Does using the technique of not unlocking the bootloader also mean you can run custom ROMs and/or recoveries? Or just gain root access to the stock ROM?
flybyme said:
^this
root is fun and even better you can keep your warranty
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You CAN root your Nexus One without losing your warrenty.
I had my bootloader Unlocked, then i got a issue with mounting SD cards.
I sent the phone to HTC Repair center and just got it back today with the issues gone and Bootloader locked
Unlocking your Nexus One bootloader does void your warrenty with HTC, but if you experience hardware issues, they dont care if you unlocked your bootloader !!
By unlocking your Bootloader you can put whatever ROM on your phone you like, doesn't have to be stock
About the OTA's.
Yes you will get them if you run Stock ROM's.
You will not be able to install them however since you are not using a stock recovery image.
Wow, didn't know they didn't care about unlocked bootloader as long as your problem is in hardware. My GPS doesn't work at all and I'd like to send in my phone for repairs but the bootloader is unlocked.How long did it take for you to get your phone back?
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WebghostDK said:
You CAN root your Nexus One without losing your warrenty.
I had my bootloader Unlocked, then i got a issue with mounting SD cards.
I sent the phone to HTC Repair center and just got it back today with the issues gone and Bootloader locked
Unlocking your Nexus One bootloader does void your warrenty with HTC, but if you experience hardware issues, they dont care if you unlocked your bootloader !!
By unlocking your Bootloader you can put whatever ROM on your phone you like, doesn't have to be stock
About the OTA's.
Yes you will get them if you run Stock ROM's.
You will not be able to install them however since you are not using a stock recovery image.
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See this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=718141
they arent always so nice haha
cmcm said:
Wow, didn't know they didn't care about unlocked bootloader as long as your problem is in hardware. My GPS doesn't work at all and I'd like to send in my phone for repairs but the bootloader is unlocked.How long did it take for you to get your phone back?
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
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I sent my phone from Denmark to UK, it took 1½ week quite fast
Can you point me to a link with instructions on how to do this?
I've found a few videos and articles that say this can be done, but reading to the end they all say seem to be closed or say not to do it.
Is it still possible to root the phone without unlocking the bootloader? I've searched google, but keep coming up with dead ends.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=710842

[Q] Short question about the bootloader

Hi guys!
I'm about to buy a Nexus One on Ebay but I have a short question to you guys
Since the seller has unlocked the bootloader to install custom ROMs, he restored the phone's recovery and OS to stock Google's stuff.
My question is: when Google will release 2.3 ( Gingerbread ) OTA update, is my phone going to get it like anyone else if my bootloader is unlocked?
I would really appreciate your help guys!
Thanks a lot!
mytey0
Unlocked bootloader will not effect the phones ability to receive and install OTAs.
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Are you sure my friend? I really want to be sure about receiving official OTA updates
Also, is it possible to lock the bootloader like if it was a brand new phone?
Thanks again guys!
I'm 100% certain.
My bootloader has been unlocked for quite a while, and yet recently I returned to an older stock image and received an OTA update as soon as I rebooted...
The bootloader cannot be re-locked, unless you have one of the very few "holiday" versions of the phone...
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
So when 2.3 Gingerbread will be released as an OTA update, my Nexus One will get it at the same time?
If everything else is stock, yes, you'll be fine. If you do have any problems, you can always come back and deal with them then...
May as well enjoy your phone, and perhaps read some more of the forum while you're waiting for the update?
Welcome aboard! xD
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
There are people working on relocking the bootloader, but it's likely going to take a while to achieve
yes your phone will get the official update just fine. but i promise you, bet 100 bucks that with that unlocked bootloader, you will download the next update on your own long before google officially pushes it to your phone. you wont be able to wait. unlocked bootloader is the way to go...

[Q] Unlocking bootloader and CM11 installation

Hi! Im a little newbie but still trying . Sadly Sony abandoned us with a laggy compilation of happy thoughts. I my Sp have both root and recovery installed to delete bloatware. Im stuck with .205 stock and probably wont receive .207 anytime soon, so now that sony won't release kitkat its time for CUSTOM ROMS yeah!. I wanted to try the lastest release on nightly, the snapshot is like 2 months old (don't know if matters but for tweakers we have to test until we are happy )
Sadly for any rom, I need to unlock my bootloader but i can't. when i type the #*#*xxxx, says NO to unlockable bootloader, and when I use Flashtool doesn't work, still says that my device cannot be unlocked :S. Is there anyway to unlock the bootloader? Saw some solutions about flashing without unlocking but im afraid to brick the phone xd
I need some big help! will be appreciated ;D
johancamo1 said:
Hi! Im a little newbie but still trying . Sadly Sony abandoned us with a laggy compilation of happy thoughts. I my Sp have both root and recovery installed to delete bloatware. Im stuck with .205 stock and probably wont receive .207 anytime soon, so now that sony won't release kitkat its time for CUSTOM ROMS yeah!. I wanted to try the lastest release on nightly, the snapshot is like 2 months old (don't know if matters but for tweakers we have to test until we are happy )
Sadly for any rom, I need to unlock my bootloader but i can't. when i type the #*#*xxxx, says NO to unlockable bootloader, and when I use Flashtool doesn't work, still says that my device cannot be unlocked :S. Is there anyway to unlock the bootloader? Saw some solutions about flashing without unlocking but im afraid to brick the phone xd
I need some big help! will be appreciated ;D
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When It says NO you cant. It was so many times before. Just search.
When You cant unlock your BL, use CM11 for Locked BL. Simple.
smogf said:
When It says NO you cant. It was so many times before. Just search.
When You cant unlock your BL, use CM11 for Locked BL. Simple.
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But i saw that some of the LBL have many bugs on forums. What i need is that can run some demanding games like real racing 3 and Wi-fi Hotspot working. Is there anyone you can recommend based on cm11 m11?
johancamo1 said:
But i saw that some of the LBL have many bugs on forums. What i need is that can run some demanding games like real racing 3 and Wi-fi Hotspot working. Is there anyone you can recommend based on cm11 m11?
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You need to try them to believe them, bruh!
Fancy for the steps?

Is it possible to root on 5.1.1

T-Mobile just pushed out the 5.1.1 update this morning and I hopped on it instantly. I was just wondering is it possible to root my phone in its current state (23.4.A.0.580) or do I have to downgrade and then upgrade again? This is my first real phone and I want to debloat it and get AdAway and all of the other fun Android stuff to get the best experience. I still have a 1.5 year warranty and from what I read unlocking my bootloader will void that. Are there any methods/guides to root my phone, downgrade, root, then upgrade again, etc. without unlocking my bootloader? Thanks in advance!
zarzuh said:
T-Mobile just pushed out the 5.1.1 update this morning and I hopped on it instantly. I was just wondering is it possible to root my phone in its current state (23.4.A.0.580) or do I have to downgrade and then upgrade again? This is my first real phone and I want to debloat it and get AdAway and all of the other fun Android stuff to get the best experience. I still have a 1.5 year warranty and from what I read unlocking my bootloader will void that. Are there any methods/guides to root my phone, downgrade, root, then upgrade again, etc. without unlocking my bootloader? Thanks in advance!
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Start here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/ref-roms-guides-tutorials-faqs-t3035066
And use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/how-to-root-backup-drm-keys-t3013343
And please read the thread even if its very long - all questions regarding rooting are ask and answered already...
I'm also quite new on this phone - But after reading this (the OP and thread!), you'll know everything needed!
But to answer your queston: You have to go back to KK to do initial rooting...

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