Could RELOCKED cause warranty issues? - HTC Incredible S

I had unlocked the bootloader and installed a custom rom, then went back to stock and relocked the bootloader, but the RELOCKED in the HBOOT menu kinda gives it all away, Any way to change this to locked or S-ON or something?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1385084 after this guide you should have S-ON + old rom, I'm not sure but you should try it anyway

HTC already knows you unlocked your bootloader as you entered a unique code generated by your handset onto their website. Consider your warranty void.

Nonverbose said:
HTC already knows you unlocked your bootloader as you entered a unique code generated by your handset onto their website. Consider your warranty void.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah,that's correct..
That's different with s-off which able to gain back s-on and warranty still there.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Tapatalk

nsg86 said:
Yeah,that's correct..
That's different with s-off which able to gain back s-on and warranty still there.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
S Off wouldn't work because of my 2.0 bootloader apparently,

Nonverbose said:
HTC already knows you unlocked your bootloader as you entered a unique code generated by your handset onto their website. Consider your warranty void.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's what I felt how it worked. As soon as you sign up on htcdev to get your code, you're coded void..

Nonverbose said:
HTC already knows you unlocked your bootloader...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
but it shouldn't stop him from trying anyway

Related

[Q] S-OFF Through HTC Dev with 1.54 Firmware

Hi guys,
just one quick question. I have my phone stuck in S-ON after upgrading into new firmware (HBOOT 1.54). It is clear that revone (the one I used to S-OFF the first time) is currently unable to S-OFF my phone right now. Therefore now I'm considering S-OFF through HTC Dev. Will HTC Dev S-OFF work with 1.54 HBOOT?
Another question would be, apart from getting wiped and lose some application, what disadvantage will S-OFF through HTC Dev brings?
Thanks for the help
you can unlock the bootloader and install custom roms/kernels but no s-off, which might be a problem if you need to send your phone to warranty because they could deny warranty on the re/unlocked status of the bootloader.
flamechamp said:
Hi guys,
just one quick question. I have my phone stuck in S-ON after upgrading into new firmware (HBOOT 1.54). It is clear that revone (the one I used to S-OFF the first time) is currently unable to S-OFF my phone right now. Therefore now I'm considering S-OFF through HTC Dev. Will HTC Dev S-OFF work with 1.54 HBOOT?
Another question would be, apart from getting wiped and lose some application, what disadvantage will S-OFF through HTC Dev brings?
Thanks for the help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why did you s-on in the first place? You can't s-off, you're stuck for now. HTC Dev can only unlock your bootloader.
redbull123 said:
Why did you s-on in the first place? You can't s-off, you're stuck for now. HTC Dev can only unlock your bootloader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I didn't S-ON it on purpose. It went S-ON automatically after firmware update and few resets. I have no slightest idea why it went S-ON. So... it seems I'm doomed for now...
godutch said:
you can unlock the bootloader and install custom roms/kernels but no s-off, which might be a problem if you need to send your phone to warranty because they could deny warranty on the re/unlocked status of the bootloader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
how am I suppose to install custom ROMs when I'm S-On now? I can't even flash custom recovery right?
flamechamp said:
how am I suppose to install custom ROMs when I'm S-On now? I can't even flash custom recovery right?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
with htc dev unlock bootloader method you can, you dont need s-off to flash custom recovery and roms.
I know that could be somewhat confusing, but seems like you did not read enough
flamechamp said:
Hi guys,
just one quick question. I have my phone stuck in S-ON after upgrading into new firmware (HBOOT 1.54). It is clear that revone (the one I used to S-OFF the first time) is currently unable to S-OFF my phone right now. Therefore now I'm considering S-OFF through HTC Dev. Will HTC Dev S-OFF work with 1.54 HBOOT?
Another question would be, apart from getting wiped and lose some application, what disadvantage will S-OFF through HTC Dev brings?
Thanks for the help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah the word is devs are workingbpn that but I heard still long time away
SLver said:
with htc dev unlock bootloader method you can, you dont need s-off to flash custom recovery and roms.
I know that could be somewhat confusing, but seems like you did not read enough
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Any links maybe? Because as far as I know I need custom recovery to flash ROMs and to install custom recovery S-OFF is needed.
99piotrek said:
Yeah the word is devs are workingbpn that but I heard still long time away
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I do hope the REVOLUTIONARY team finishes their work quickly...
flamechamp said:
Any links maybe? Because as far as I know I need custom recovery to flash ROMs and to install custom recovery S-OFF is needed.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
With the HTC ONE toolkit you can unlock your bootloader and flash a custom recovery.
Very easy. I'm in the same situation at this moment. hboot 1.54.
I also got a question about this.
When I'm in the toolkit and I want to use the mainver error fix I always get Device not Found. Is this also because i'm on hboot 1.54 or maybe not a correct setting somwhere (adb?).
haenraets said:
With the HTC ONE toolkit you can unlock your bootloader and flash a custom recovery.
Very easy. I'm in the same situation at this moment. hboot 1.54.
I also got a question about this.
When I'm in the toolkit and I want to use the mainver error fix I always get Device not Found. Is this also because i'm on hboot 1.54 or maybe not a correct setting somwhere (adb?).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh but I must unlock my RELOCKED bootloader to install the recovery right?
flamechamp said:
Oh but I must unlock my RELOCKED bootloader to install the recovery right?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes... That is correct and once you unlock it you can use the all in one kit to flash a recovery and then you can flash the rom of your choice
Sent from my ViperOne
flamechamp said:
Oh but I must unlock my RELOCKED bootloader to install the recovery right?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, and you can do this with the toolkit.
leohdz148 said:
Yes... That is correct and once you unlock it you can use the all in one kit to flash a recovery and then you can flash the rom of your choice
Sent from my ViperOne
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
haenraets said:
Yes, and you can do this with the toolkit.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But through the toolkit, the unlocking process will use the HTC Dev method which erases the phone's internal memory and some part which contains some apps right? Any other cons which shouldn't I unlock through HTC Dev?
Here it is but be careful
flamechamp said:
Any links maybe? Because as far as I know I need custom recovery to flash ROMs and to install custom recovery S-OFF is needed.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Go there, register an account
http://www.htcdev.com/
after that click on the "developer center" button and right in the middle you will find a "unlock bootloader" button
click on it, follow instructions, but make sure you have a full backup of your storage cause it will be erased
S-OFF is a security flag that gives you permission to "play" with organic partitions of the devices system in a way
you don't need it for having custom recovery, after you unlock you can flash a recovery the exact same way you did with S-OFF or restore a backup you did before reverting to complete stock
S-OFF for most users is only a solution to not losing warranty after unlocking as unlocking actually voids your software warranty and in a way the hardware warranty as HTC can claim that the unofficial software you used actually damaged the device.
If I helped to make you understand in any way I am glad but please if you don't understand what these procedures do or how they work in a general sense it's better not to use/perform them, if you are in any way like me who spent the better part of a salary to buy this phone it would be a shame wasting all that money bricking it out of ignorance, if not, it's still a shame.
flamechamp said:
But through the toolkit, the unlocking process will use the HTC Dev method which erases the phone's internal memory and some part which contains some apps right? Any other cons which shouldn't I unlock through HTC Dev?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yea it wipes everything so I suggest you back up anything important to you before you unlock... And there aren't any other cons except the fact that it will wipe EVERYTHING (apps, contacts synced with phone, music, pictures, etc.), thats the only con to it
Sent from my ViperOne
I think there is some confusion here for the OP.
First, S-off and unlocking your bootloader are 2 completely different things. To install custom recoveries, and therefore custom Roms and kernels, you need an unlocked bootloader (I am not sue what all the talk of relocking was about). The only way for you to unlock at this point is with HTCdev, and this will wipe your device unfortunately. Their are guides to unlocking and rooting your phone in this very forum
dgtiii said:
I think there is some confusion here for the OP.
First, S-off and unlocking your bootloader are 2 completely different things. To install custom recoveries, and therefore custom Roms and kernels, you need an unlocked bootloader (I am not sue what all the talk of relocking was about). The only way for you to unlock at this point is with HTCdev, and this will wipe your device unfortunately. Their are guides to unlocking and rooting your phone in this very forum
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, I got things mixed up. I got so frustrated with S-ON such that I forgot that the real problem is the RELOCKED status of my phone. Thanks for reminding me
But i do need S-OFF to flash splash screen right?
flamechamp said:
Yes, I got things mixed up. I got so frustrated with S-ON such that I forgot that the real problem is the RELOCKED status of my phone. Thanks for reminding me
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No problem, glad to help.....
flamechamp said:
Yes, I got things mixed up. I got so frustrated with S-ON such that I forgot that the real problem is the RELOCKED status of my phone. Thanks for reminding me
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
??? There was no talk from anyone about 'relocking'. You were told about 5 times you had to unlock your bootloader.
Sent from my HTC One using xda premium 4
redbull123 said:
??? There was no talk from anyone about 'relocking'. You were told about 5 times you had to unlock your bootloader.
Sent from my HTC One using xda premium 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
no, I got it relocked to update my firmware last time. But can't have it unlocked now. But now I know that using HTC Dev method, it will be solved.
But I do need S-OFF to flash splash screen right?

Sending HTC One to warranty repair due to purple camera issue.

I will send my HTC One of service to Regenersis Poland but do not want them to see that I have S-OFF, what can I do to make them not to see that I have S-OFF?
I dont want to lose S-OFF if possible.
The reason why I'm sending mobile in service is due to purple camera issue.
Adrianiii said:
I will send my HTC One of service to Regenersis Poland but do not want them to see that I have S-OFF, what can I do to make them not to see that I have S-OFF?
The reason why I'm sending mobile in service is due to due to purple camera issue.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just do s-on ?
Kigsuha said:
Just do s-on ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I dont want to lose S-OFF.
Adrianiii said:
I dont want to lose S-OFF.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can just put s-on back when you get your phone back.
Can you just keep s-off but relock boot loader and restore stock Rom? Then just unlock when you get phone back....this way you retain your s-off.
I've heard that some HTC phones ship with s-off.
I think being locked and stock Rom and stock firmware should be sufficient.
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 4
gustav30 said:
Can you just keep s-off but relock boot loader and restore stock Rom? Then just unlock when you get phone back....this way you retain your s-off.
I've heard that some HTC phones ship with s-off.
I think being locked and stock Rom and stock firmware should be sufficient.
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think I will follow your advice, thanks! +1
gustav30 said:
Can you just keep s-off but relock boot loader and restore stock Rom? Then just unlock when you get phone back....this way you retain your s-off.
I've heard that some HTC phones ship with s-off.
I think being locked and stock Rom and stock firmware should be sufficient.
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
correct! some phones do ship with s-off, so just relock and restore stock rom and you should be fine. also restore CID if you superCID

Root my new HTC One

Hey Guys,
I just received my new HTC One. Before i just had Samsung Phones (S3,Note 2,S4,Note3..) and I have no experience on HTC with unlock,root etc..
I just want to:
-Root phone
-Install Custom rom
what is the best way for doing this? I have read that there are methods to root my phone without unlock it with HTCDev. Is that right?
Deatils about my Phone:
HTC One Intl - Hboot Version 1.55.0000
Extended2108 said:
Hey Guys,
I just received my new HTC One. Before i just had Samsung Phones (S3,Note 2,S4,Note3..) and I have no experience on HTC with unlock,root etc..
I just want to:
-Root phone
-Install Custom rom
what is the best way for doing this? I have read that there are methods to root my phone without unlock it with HTCDev. Is that right?
Deatils about my Phone:
HTC One Intl - Hboot Version 1.55.0000
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're going to have to use HTCdev to unlock; on hboot 1.44 you could do it with revone, but not on 1.55
nkk71 said:
You're going to have to use HTCdev to unlock; on hboot 1.44 you could do it with revone, but not on 1.55
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks! :good:
That means, that i lose warranty if i unlock via HTCDev, right?
Extended2108 said:
Thanks! :good:
That means, that i lose warranty if i unlock via HTCDev, right?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No you shouldn't loose warranty, just requesting a unlock tocken, doesnt actually mean you used it (if they actually bother checking??), and there are quite a few guides to go back to 100% stock (including my guide, in my signature... shameless advertising )
This is where I started
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265618
Sent from my HTC O'ne-xus
mitchst2 said:
This is where I started
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265618
Sent from my HTC O'ne-xus
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's a good guide, but now that the newer tools are out, you can even remove TAMPERED and set to LOCKED not relocked.
Agreed but he has to start somewhere and it's as handy a guide as any.
Sent from my HTC O'ne-xus
I sucesfully rooted my phone. Thanks to you all
nkk71 said:
No you shouldn't loose warranty, just requesting a unlock tocken, doesnt actually mean you used it (if they actually bother checking??), and there are quite a few guides to go back to 100% stock (including my guide, in my signature... shameless advertising )
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
totally correct... no provider or manufacture cares esp htcdev... i had to return my on 3 different times all were unlocked and they never bothered to check. It was because of the camera too. I returned the phone 3 times to sprint they didnt care at all... the last time i didnt even bother returning it to stock. When i got my 4th phone and saw taht the camera was still **** i wrote a letter to htc and sent it to them... they replaced it and never ever ever questioned me why it was unlocked.

Htc One return on warranty

Hi guys
i want to send back my phone due to faulty camera. I have to questions:
do i have to back it to stock? I am s-off with custom rom (ARHD), custom recovery etc. If not i wont bother myself.
If they will replace to a new one or reset my current one, what kind of software will I have? Will I be able to s-off and root it? As they probably will install the newest official rom.
cheers,
terragady said:
Hi guys
i want to send back my phone due to faulty camera. I have to questions:
do i have to back it to stock? I am s-off with custom rom (ARHD), custom recovery etc. If not i wont bother myself.
If they will replace to a new one or reset my current one, what kind of software will I have? Will I be able to s-off and root it? As they probably will install the newest official rom.
cheers,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes you need to return to full stock,, ie locked not relocked, tampered removed stock recovery installed. Can't give an answer if you should be S-On or stay S- Off. Some have reported that warranty was void others have said HTC repaired it with S-Off.
Follow this thread to return to full stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541082
Has for OS.. Think I could be potluck to which one you get back.
Sent from my HTC One using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
terragady said:
Hi guys
i want to send back my phone due to faulty camera. I have to questions:
do i have to back it to stock? I am s-off with custom rom (ARHD), custom recovery etc. If not i wont bother myself.
If they will replace to a new one or reset my current one, what kind of software will I have? Will I be able to s-off and root it? As they probably will install the newest official rom.
cheers,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1) You will have the exact same software as the one you gave your phone in. The max HTC will do is install the OTA's. NO alterations to the software will be made if you give the phone to them with the correct MID, CID and bootloader condition as it was out of the box
2) Yes, I gave in my phone after RUU'ing it because of the purple tint issue. After I got it back, bootloader unlock, root, S-OFF were perfectly achieved the same way I did initially
3) In some countries, free repair is done even if S-OFF. Others aren't so lucky. I would recommend that u go back S-ON to prevent headaches later. Otherwise, ask any person who has given their phone for warranty repair in your country
4) The person above has given the link to the guide. I trust you know which RUU to flash
raghav kapur said:
1) You will have the exact same software as the one you gave your phone in. The max HTC will do is install the OTA's. NO alterations to the software will be made if you give the phone to them with the correct MID, CID and bootloader condition as it was out of the box
2) Yes, I gave in my phone after RUU'ing it because of the purple tint issue. After I got it back, bootloader unlock, root, S-OFF were perfectly achieved the same way I did initially
3) In some countries, free repair is done even if S-OFF. Others aren't so lucky. I would recommend that u go back S-ON to prevent headaches later. Otherwise, ask any person who has given their phone for warranty repair in your country
4) The person above has given the link to the guide. I trust you know which RUU to flash
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ok i did it today. I didn't remember my original CID so i put HTC__32, im like 90% that it was this one, sounds familiar
I flashed RUU for Europe for this CID, looks like stock now so its fine
terragady said:
ok i did it today. I didn't remember my original CID so i put HTC__32, im like 90% that it was this one, sounds familiar
I flashed RUU for Europe for this CID, looks like stock now so its fine
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ok i have one problem, i flashed RUU 1.20.401.1 but now i can not do any OTA updates, its telling me that phone is up to date
I think it depends on your country. I left my phone S-Off and unlocked and they noticed but did not care. Someone in UAE had the opposite experience. What's the law and what are the customs around purchases with minor manufacturer defects in your country?
terragady said:
ok i have one problem, i flashed RUU 1.20.401.1 but now i can not do any OTA updates, its telling me that phone is up to date
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well, in the guide, it does say: ---------> Note: M7_UL .401. users don't use 1.20.401.1, use 1.28.401.7 instead
nkk71 said:
well, in the guide, it does say: ---------> Note: M7_UL .401. users don't use 1.20.401.1, use 1.28.401.7 instead
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
reflashes 1.28 and its fine now
I am from Germany. Now I have completely stock so I think I dont have to worry about warranty
terragady said:
reflashes 1.28 and its fine now
I am from Germany. Now I have completely stock so I think I dont have to worry about warranty
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just check your bootloader. Make sure it says locked not relocked and there is no tampered warning..
Sent from my HTC One using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
bored_stupid said:
Just check your bootloader. Make sure it says locked not relocked and there is no tampered warning..
Sent from my HTC One using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes its locked, s-on etc. Everything should be fine, I already sent the package with phone hope I will get it soon, and hopefully new one!
ok i got my phone back.
Unfortunately its not new
I wrote them that camera has pink effect and USB socket is not working properly, What they replaced is: camera (actually now works good), back cover and now its kinda strange, mat (unpolished) weird in touch and Audio Speaker, i dont know why. Probably they damaged back cover and audio during camera replacement, but they forgot about USB socket.
terragady said:
ok i got my phone back.
Unfortunately its not new
I wrote them that camera has pink effect and USB socket is not working properly, What they replaced is: camera (actually now works good), back cover and now its kinda strange, mat (unpolished) weird in touch and Audio Speaker, i dont know why. Probably they damaged back cover and audio during camera replacement, but they forgot about USB socket.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Little ot:
Did you have used htcdev or temproot for the bootloader unlock? I do return here in Italy and I don't now if sent it relocked or use htcdev and set it like locked
I did back to stock tutorial, so there was just LOCKED in bootloader.
terragady said:
I did back to stock tutorial, so there was just LOCKED in bootloader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok but in the past, when did you unlock your bootloader for the first time, do you have used htcdev for obtain the token or other tools without htcdev?
.:Moro21:. said:
Ok but in the past, when did you unlock your bootloader for the first time, do you have used htcdev for obtain the token or other tools without htcdev?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did htcdev firstly and then I used some soft from here to obtain S-OFF, actually without HTCdev you can't do S-OFF, can you?
terragady said:
I did htcdev firstly and then I used some soft from here to obtain S-OFF, actually without HTCdev you can't do S-OFF, can you?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
until a few days ago you could use the temproot method and then s-off with firewater.. but with the new hboot, some user can't unlock!!!

Purple tint on my camera. Unlocked bootloader. Warranty issue

Since my bootloader is unlocked will that mean that I can no longer claim warranty
What if I use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475902
I have hboot 1.56 will this still work? Will Htc find out my bootloader was once unlocked because I used htc dev?
Please help me this camera issue is obviously not my fault
muneebrocks said:
Since my bootloader is unlocked will that mean that I can no longer claim warranty
What if I use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475902
I have hboot 1.56 will this still work? Will Htc find out my bootloader was once unlocked because I used htc dev?
Please help me this camera issue is obviously not my fault
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, you can still claim the warranty. I had mine unlocked (tho s-on, I wouldn't send back w/ s-off) when I sent mine in.
pbassjunk said:
No, you can still claim the warranty. I had mine unlocked (tho s-on, I wouldn't send back w/ s-off) when I sent mine in.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My bootloader is just unlocked s-on
I never did s-off
But I will have to lock the bootloader through htc dev. Wont they know through that? or is this fine and still under warranty
Also is doing advance replacement safe with unlocked bootloader?

Categories

Resources