I called Sony Support and asked them exactly what breaks my warranty, and to my suprise they told me that both rooting and/or unlocking bootloader will nullify my warranty.
I thought that rooting without touching the bootloader meant that the warranty was intact.
Gnubaver said:
I called Sony Support and asked them exactly what breaks my warranty, and to my suprise they told me that both rooting and/or unlocking bootloader will nullify my warranty.
I thought that rooting without touching the bootloader meant that the warranty was intact.
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You loose the warranty once you modify the system, it's doesn't matter if bootloader is unlocked or nah, but you can root and if you want to go back to warranty, only flash you carrier firmware, I did that, I don't know how's you carrier working.
PD: sorry for my bad English.
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I can't exactly tell about the bootloader, but you can root your phone without any worries about warranty. Just make sure that after you return it for warranty that you flash an FTF, so the phone would be exactly like stock. That includes wiping all partitions when flashing an FTF in flashtool.
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Ask your self this, why should they offer you a warranty if you screw with their software/firmware?
"Hey look jonny, I can overclock my Z1 to 2.8 GHz and over volt the GPU... Hey jonny, my phone wont boot any more, any idea what's wrong with it?"
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Magnussen moss act is why
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Magnussen moss act is why
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"protect consumers from deceptive warranty practices.*"
How does that apply to a user being a f-wit. Does apple replace your ifone if you drop it in the crapper while taking a nude selfie?
don't even bother with a reply as you must be from the US where it is ok to sue your parents for not buying you the latest iBone or not paying for you to go to varsity
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"protect consumers from deceptive warranty practices.*"
How does that apply to a user being a f-wit. Does apple replace your ifone if you drop it in the crapper while taking a nude selfie?
don't even bother with a reply as you must be from the US where it is ok to sue your parents for not buying you the latest iBone or not paying for you to go to varsity
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Calm down bro don't take it seriously and you are correct that Sony is providing good software/hardware why should we mess with it I want to add those port apps from z2 but it needs root so I'm not installing it anyway
I'll wait for official kitkat
Sorry, it must be my anti US day of the month
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It does not protect the consumer from abuse claims. But rather instances of hardware failure not being covered because of an installed app. Or the nv flash going bad because of root.
In easier terms let's use a car as an example. If your manufacture says you have to change your oil at said interval they cannot deny your claim to a bad wheel bearing or your compressor going out etc.
Another example is with computers. When I used to support them for one of the big manufacturers we would not support them if they installed any other os. But once they reinstalled them we would.
So while rooting and unlocked bootloaders CAN damage things you can change the burden of proof and you still have rights.
So yes I am from America, and I modify almost everything. Hardly use warranties. But am by no means stupid. So please keep your assumptions out of this discussion
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scoobdude said:
It does not protect the consumer from abuse claims. But rather instances of hardware failure not being covered because of an installed app. Or the nv flash going bad because of root.
In easier terms let's use a car as an example. If your manufacture says you have to change your oil at said interval they cannot deny your claim to a bad wheel bearing or your compressor going out etc.
Another example is with computers. When I used to support them for one of the big manufacturers we would not support them if they installed any other os. But once they reinstalled them we would.
So while rooting and unlocked bootloaders CAN damage things you can change the burden of proof and you still have rights.
So yes I am from America, and I modify almost everything. Hardly use warranties. But am by no means stupid. So please keep your assumptions out of this discussion
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Issue is that after locking an flashing stock, we should still have DRM licences. It is stupid to loose them by unlocking bootloader. We bought the software with the phone. I do not loose my microsoft licence if I install linux and then I put windows back.
And think of how much money it would save them if they put an easy way to save/recovery them out. Even if it required a call or email with verification etc.
But most companies declare you do not buy software but rather license the user of it...stupid IMHO as open source usually had better results
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craoul said:
Issue is that after locking an flashing stock, we should still have DRM licences. It is stupid to loose them by unlocking bootloader. We bought the software with the phone. I do not loose my microsoft licence if I install linux and then I put windows back.
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From this day on, promise me that you will start using "lose" instead of "loose"
loose
adjective, loos·er, loos·est.
1. free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
2. free from anything that binds or restrains; unfettered: loose cats prowling around in alleyways at night.
3. uncombined, as a chemical element.
4. not bound together: to wear one's hair loose.
5. not put up in a package or other container: loose mushrooms.
blueether said:
Sorry, it must be my anti US day of the month
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look here mr new zealand,
If it wasn't for the USA you wouldn't be typing in this forum now ,would you!
remember the USA made the internet
oh,don't tell me the someone from new zealand would have done it,yea right
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look here mr new zealand,
If it wasn't for the USA you wouldn't be typing in this forum now ,would you!
remember the USA made the internet
oh,don't tell me the someone from new zealand would have done it,yea right
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but it took a brit to give the 'internet' it's WWW, and we gave you the split atom for your beloved Nucs.
Hello guys!
If I root my phone without unlocking the bootloader, what limitations do I have to accept?
And, it I unlock the bootloader, how can I first of all backup my phone in order to return to stock anytime I need to? Will flashing with flashtool do the trick, with an unlocked bootloader?
Will hijack this post for a question, when i use flashtool to unlock boot loader it says hold menu button but where is the menu button because i had to power off. Cant figure that one out.
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Will hijack this post for a question, when i use flashtool to unlock boot loader it says hold menu button but where is the menu button because i had to power off. Cant figure that one out.
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use volume up button to get into fastboot mode
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/fastboot-buttons
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can you guys check out my thread in the marketplace because I really dont want to sell my d3, I just want to fix it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432260
I looked at your other thread and it seems you have a hardware problem with this phone. Unless this phone has a bad ESN, you should be bringing it back for a replacement. Even if you bought this phone off eBay, it would still be covered under the manufacturers warranty, but I suspect you already know this. It sounds more like you are trying to pawn off a broken phone that can't be activated or replaced to a fellow XDAer, that's not cool!
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I looked at your other thread and it seems you have a hardware problem with this phone. Unless this phone has a bad ESN, you should be bringing it back for a replacement. Even if you bought this phone off eBay, it would still be covered under the manufacturers warranty, but I suspect you already know this. It sounds more like you are trying to pawn off a broken phone that can't be activated or replaced to a fellow XDAer, that's not cool!
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No this has been my daily phone for almost 2 months now, clean esn and everything. The only thing that is kinda stopping me is it has not been activated with Verizon and has only been on pageplus.
Who buys a Verizon smartphone to activate on a prepaid network?
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Who buys a Verizon smartphone to activate on a prepaid network?
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Well I originally got it off of craigslist for a decent price and I cant afford Verizon directly so I did some research and got it on pageplus. Pageplus actually uses Verizon towers, so I only pay $30 a month for 1,200 Minutes / 3,000 SMS/MMS / 100 MB Data on verizon service (win!), and of the 100mb of data I dont use much because im always on wifi. Also im not locked in a contract for 2 years (another win!).
Good job getting a win on Verizon. I don't care for them much, though I dislike AT&T worse, so when T-Mobile goes, that's where I'll be taking my D3 most likely.
So, as I asked on your other thread, I'll ask here; have you tried hooking your phone up to a PC and tried the fast/easy unbrick method I mentioned? It saved my ass and put my phone back to stock. It's in the D3 dev forum. Might work for you, if it's a software issue. If it really is a hardware issue (other than something which is not covered by warranty, e.g., your fault), you should be able to return it for repair/replacement from the manufacturer. Call their customer service/go to their website to find out more (if you can't fix it via the unbrick method). Then maybe you can sell a working, brand new/refurbished device instead of one which may never work again.
Just a suggestion
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Good job getting a win on Verizon. I don't care for them much, though I dislike AT&T worse, so when T-Mobile goes, that's where I'll be taking my D3 most likely.
So, as I asked on your other thread, I'll ask here; have you tried hooking your phone up to a PC and tried the fast/easy unbrick method I mentioned? It saved my ass and put my phone back to stock. It's in the D3 dev forum. Might work for you, if it's a software issue. If it really is a hardware issue (other than something which is not covered by warranty, e.g., your fault), you should be able to return it for repair/replacement from the manufacturer. Call their customer service/go to their website to find out more (if you can't fix it via the unbrick method). Then maybe you can sell a working, brand new/refurbished device instead of one which may never work again.
Just a suggestion
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I have tried the unbrick method but my computer wont recognize the phone (cant get into fastboot or recovery).
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I have tried the unbrick method but my computer wont recognize the phone (cant get into fastboot or recovery).
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I apologize for being sceptical of your intentions, there are just a lot of con men out these days trying to take advantage. The warranty I was referring to is Motorola's warranty. You can contact them directly for a replacement as the phone comes with a manufacturer's 1-year warranty. You don't have to have a contract with Verizon for this warranty to be valid. As long as the phone has a clean ESN they have to replace it for hardware malfunctions.
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I apologize for being sceptical of your intentions, there are just a lot of con men out these days trying to take advantage. The warranty I was referring to is Motorola's warranty. You can contact them directly for a replacement as the phone comes with a manufacturer's 1-year warranty. You don't have to have a contract with Verizon for this warranty to be valid. As long as the phone has a clean ESN they have to replace it for hardware malfunctions.
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Thanks for the info, I didnt know Motorola had a warranty on their phones. Do you think I might run into problems since I was rooted? I will call them at 9am cst (thats when they open lol).
you can easily unroot and then they cant tell
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you can easily unroot and then they cant tell
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Not so easy to un root when you cant get into recovery/ fastboot, device wont turn on, pc wont recognize it.
Well if they cant get the device on then your fine. Plus i sent my rooted device in and they replaced it without question
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Not so easy to un root when you cant get into recovery/ fastboot, device wont turn on, pc wont recognize it.
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I would get a charged battery just to verify that does not come on. I could just be the charging circuit that isn't working.
I would like to unlock and root my Nexus 7, but I am reluctant because I don't want to void my warranty. SO far my Nexus 7 has performed flawlessly and hasn't had any issues that others have experienced. So I am wondering if I did unlock, will this completely void my warranty meaning that if any of these manufacturing defects did show up, would I be SOL?
I believe you can unroot if that happens.
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Im totally not sure of what google policy is about unlocking and rooting a device.. But at the same time. they made the device simple to unlock simple to root . They posted all software and code for the developers. My guess is they do not care what you do with the software on the device as long as you keep it legal and honest.
Just my guess .. But i will look into there exact policy.
remember because they post the above for all you can flash it back stock and lock it if need be ..
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I believe you can unroot if that happens.
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This.
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Yeah, I know you can unroot and re-lock, but does re-locking reinstate your warranty? That wouldn't make much sense.
Unlocking does not void your warranty against mfg defects.
Via my HTC Rezound
Asus's full terms of the warranty don't seem to be listed on their site. If you're worried, call Asus and ask them specifically about software modification and ask for a complete copy of the warranty terms as well.
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Yeah, I know you can unroot and re-lock, but does re-locking reinstate your warranty? That wouldn't make much sense.
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N00b question, but how would anyone know you unlocked and rooted and then unrooted and relocked?
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You have rights. Watch this video. He does a good job telling you your rights. http://www.xda-developers.com/xda-tv-2/your-warranty-is-not-void-xda-tv/
As a example would a car manufacture void your warranty because you changed the radio, tinted the windows, or added a spoiler. Same concept with electronics how can they not cover a hardware issue such as a bad board or nand flash chip for you setting a simple sticky bit?.
The whole point of getting a Nexus is to unlock and unleash the power of development. Just do it and don't look back!
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You won't void any hardware defects. Only way it wouldn't be covered is if you brick it by flashing bad software
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Well, I can't get the unlock tool to work with the newest update anyway...so perhaps this is a moot point.
The update doesn't effect the ability to unlock the bootloader
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The update doesn't effect the ability to unlock the bootloader
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It's not working here. Just locks up the computer...as in completely unresponsive lockup. No CTRL-ALT-DEL, nothing. Let it sit for over an hour and it is dead as a doornail.
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Well, I can't get the unlock tool to work with the newest update anyway...so perhaps this is a moot point.
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You don't need a tool. All you need is the fastboot drivers and the fastboot.exe.
Then run in a cmd prompt: fastboot oem unlock
Your phone should ask you to confirm and that's it. The boot loader is unlocked.
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Anyone have a fully working HULU Plus after unlocking/rooting? I ask because it stops streaming on my other devicesnand it's one of the few things that is stopping me from unlocking myself.
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ExploreMN said:
It's not working here. Just locks up the computer...as in completely unresponsive lockup. No CTRL-ALT-DEL, nothing. Let it sit for over an hour and it is dead as a doornail.
EDIT: Found the problem
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Please share the problem and the fix incase others run into it on their end.
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You have rights. Watch this video. He does a good job telling you your rights. http://www.xda-developers.com/xda-tv-2/your-warranty-is-not-void-xda-tv/
As a example would a car manufacture void your warranty because you changed the radio, tinted the windows, or added a spoiler. Same concept with electronics how can they not cover a hardware issue such as a bad board or nand flash chip for you setting a simple sticky bit?.
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Those are bad examples.
You change the radio you could void your electrical warranty. Adding a spoiler/body kit or simply changing the color of your car voids the body warranty. Throwing on a turbo or go beyond the means of factory for your engine voids you engine warranty. As long as you stay within factory tolerances your warranty will never be voided for any modifications.
If you change your ROM(engine) on your phone(car) then your hardware warranty(body) will always be covered. Software wise they will not give you support. Now if you overlock your CPU/GPU/RAM and they burn out you voided your warranty and this is where they repair them and start up your device they'll know as you couldn't bring it back to stock at that point.
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You have rights. Watch this video. He does a good job telling you your rights. http://www.xda-developers.com/xda-tv-2/your-warranty-is-not-void-xda-tv/
As a example would a car manufacture void your warranty because you changed the radio, tinted the windows, or added a spoiler. Same concept with electronics how can they not cover a hardware issue such as a bad board or nand flash chip for you setting a simple sticky bit?.
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Actually, yes a car manufacturer can do those things. If its an electrical problem they can easily say it was caused by the aftermarket radio. The spoiler and tinted windows can void things like if the trunk rusts quickly or the window motors go bad.
Your insurance could void a claim for the latter 2, as well. Lowered visibility.
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Well, basically the drivers could not install because Windows 7 was installed the "correct" drivers (for lack of a better term) for the Nexus 7. So in device manager I had to disable Nexus 7 under "portable devices" and then I had to manually update the Nexus (I think) driver under unknown devices. I pointed it to the directory where the tool was installed. Everything worked after that.
I think the speaker on my One has blown. The sound is very distorted even when on low volumes. Could this be a software issue or is it most likely to be hardware?
I have unlocked the bootloader and flashed the latest version of TrickDroid so I'm not sure where I stand with the warranty.
Thanks is advance.
On HTC warranty - most probably it is void now. You can call them and check if they are willing to fix a rooted phone.
In EU (and I assume you are in UK) you have Statutory Warranty - 2 years.This is regulated by consumer regulations and this comes from EU. This one is NOT void through rooting - http://piana.eu/root. This said - I am currently having serious problems with fixing my S3 this way in Norway (legislation is identical) and I have to go through consumer counsel/tribunal which takes up to 6 months in total...
If you're in a country where covered by appropriate legislation, a Sale of Goods Act law will almost certainly a problem like this so soon after purchase, especially considering you're not at fault.
Check out if your country has such legislation which covers you, and if so ask for a replacement under that legislation. If not, eh... ask politely?
I think the speaker on my One has blown. The sound is very distorted even when on low volumes. Could this be a software issue or is it most likely to be hardware?
I have unlocked the bootloader and flashed the latest version of TrickDroid so I'm not sure where I stand with the warranty.
Thanks is advance.
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Forgive my ignorance as I have only had Samsung phones the past few years but, shouldn't you just be able to flash back to stock and unroot? I wouldn't think it would be too difficult. However, as I said, I have only had experience with Samsung phones for a while.
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Forgive my ignorance as I have only had Samsung phones the past few years but, shouldn't you just be able to flash back to stock and unroot? I wouldn't think it would be too difficult. However, as I said, I have only had experience with Samsung phones for a while.
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Yes I agree. Flash stock and get a replacement
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matthewmcquay said:
Forgive my ignorance as I have only had Samsung phones the past few years but, shouldn't you just be able to flash back to stock and unroot? I wouldn't think it would be too difficult. However, as I said, I have only had experience with Samsung phones for a while.
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The bootloader is nlocked through HTCDev so they have the IMEI. Also when you relock it says 'relocked' instead of 'locked' (exactly like when you mess with pc odin and you flash back to a samsung rom it says 'official' but the flash counter isn't reset). To be able to get back a 'locked' status (so the equivalent of triangle away on samsung devices) you need s-off.
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The bootloader is nlocked through HTCDev so they have the IMEI. Also when you relock it says 'relocked' instead of 'locked' (exactly like when you mess with pc odin and you flash back to a samsung rom it says 'official' but the flash counter isn't reset). To be able to get back a 'locked' status (so the equivalent of triangle away on samsung devices) you need s-off.
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Unlocking doesn't void the warranty more than likely. At least here in the U.S they don't care
It depends on the carrier
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Dump your hboot and upload it here. Then tell me what should be written there instead of relocked I can rename it for you
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Dump your hboot and upload it here. Then tell me what should be written there instead of relocked I can rename it for you
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Magic isn't allowed on XDA.
I'm gonna report on this tomorrow... I got a couple of pops in my speaker when playing YouTube videos on the lowest volume at first. For some reason when I played music at full volume there were no problems but as soon as I put the volume lower and played a YouTube video every know and then i would get a pop sound.
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I just took then phone back to a Phones4U shop and they replaced it there and then. It would seem if the phone develops a fault within 28 days of purchase you can take it back to the retailer instead of HTC. Most retailers wouldn't have a clue if you have unlocked the bootloader and flashed custom Roms so it didnt matter.
As I couldnt find the correct RUU I just took it into the shop with TrickDroid's Rom still installed and they didn't question it at all!! :laugh:
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I just took then phone back to a Phones4U shop and they replaced it there and then. It would seem if the phone develops a fault within 28 days of purchase you can take it back to the retailer instead of HTC. Most retailers wouldn't have a clue if you have unlocked the bootloader and flashed custom Roms so it didnt matter.
As I couldnt find the correct RUU I just took it into the shop with TrickDroid's Rom still installed and they didn't question it at all!! :laugh:
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Yours might possibly be a newer batch phone now. Can u check for the iconic 'gap' at the top and bottom or for any overhang.
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yvibes said:
Yours might possibly be a newer batch phone now. Can u check for the iconic 'gap' at the top and bottom or for any overhang.
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Oh my god didn't notice that before. Yes there is a small gap at the top, very minor at the bottom. Cant see any overhang.
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Oh my god didn't notice that before. Yes there is a small gap at the top, very minor at the bottom. Cant see any overhang.
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OK they are definitely still shipping first batch phones. Anyone wanting exchange should still wait.
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I have the same issue on my phone. Tried the included Thor movie, speakers crackle at any volume. So many issues with the phone! Still love it, will arrange for a return and exchange hopefully with a second batch phone.
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I think the speaker on my One has blown. The sound is very distorted even when on low volumes. Could this be a software issue or is it most likely to be hardware?
I have unlocked the bootloader and flashed the latest version of TrickDroid so I'm not sure where I stand with the warranty.
Thanks is advance.
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Hi there, do you have the youtube link for the crack sound? I want to try with my New One estimate to arrive tomorrow.
After further investigation, the sound problem only shows up when certain videos are played (hi-def MKVs I think). Sound is fine otherwise, so I think it is a software issue. Can anyone else try THOR on HTC Watch, at the beginning of the film, when it should be silent, do you hear the speakers crackle even at low volumes?
On my replacement handset the bottom speaker has totally gone. No sound coming through it at all. Back to Phones4U :crying:
Wth, how am I suppose to buy this phone online when there are so many problems detected????? I need to buy 4 phones online and the main problem is that I won't even be able to return in case of problems since im from faaar away where HTC has long gone.
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Wth, how am I suppose to buy this phone online when there are so many problems detected????? I need to buy 4 phones online and the main problem is that I won't even be able to return in case of problems since im from faaar away where HTC has long gone.
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Wait a while until the new batches are out and most problems should be sorted by then.
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hello,
I stole my gt n7000, he was protecting by pin. (simcard and phone)
The thief did that was back in recovery mode or download to reset the settings.
It would be interesting to be able to protect the download mode and recovery, a password or a PIN code for the phone is That a brick.
(minimum 6 digits for real security )
there is an application to do this?
I think rather a kernel with this option.
next month I will buy the galaxy note 2, and I am very happy to have a phone that turns into a brick if it gets stolen again!
I'm ok to take the risk of losing the pin code (if I get amnesia) and not being able to use my phone, but it's so unlikely that it happens!
so many people could do this, there would be less robber smartphone ...
I'm right when I say that.
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I stole my gt n7000
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omg wat. gaiz we have have a thief here.
jk.
I think I get what you're trying to say.
Pretty sure I've actually searched this up before cuz I've also thought about how much more safer it would be to have pin protected recovery.
Similar to how you can password protect your computers bios to stop people from booting from usb/cd etc.
But the search results were basically like:
"It's not worth it."
"It's still pretty easy to circumvent etc."
and the typical "If you want something, make it yourself." response.
So yea.
Unfortunately no kernel (that I know of) supports this.
I know that in France people take knives to hit a smartphone, it would be better for everyone that manufacturers include this option directly on any smartphone.
I think that must be an online petition.
I too thought of this several time but nothing can be done anyone can wipe the phone after stealing it and use it normally
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gomatrixor06 said:
I know that in France people take knives to hit a smartphone, it would be better for everyone that manufacturers include this option directly on any smartphone.
I think that must be an online petition.
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It doesn't happen so often in France because a stolen phone can be blacklisted by french operators database (imei blacklist).
A good way would be a worldwide blacklist of stolen phones.
International roaming is possible, so I think international blacklist would be possible.
Think thats a brilliant idea.
lionelia said:
International roaming is possible...
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Isn't that punishment enough? You'll get poor soon with this stolen device when paying for roaming.
I think avast has the option to have the anti-theft app stick to your phone... even after a factory reset.
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I think avast has the option to have the anti-theft app stick to your phone... even after a factory reset.
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What if the thief know how to flash a new fresh rom through odin thrn the avast will not persist
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I think avast has the option to have the anti-theft app stick to your phone... even after a factory reset.
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Its partly secure.
It would be gone if you format system.
I stole my underwear
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least we can do is.. always safe keep our personal belonging..
we used, hard earned money to buy smartphones and other gadgets, etc..
be extra cautious..
Hi guys, I know this has been thousands of times, but if our device doesn't allow boot loader unlock (for example mine is on EE) is there any hope what so ever of a way around this? I'm pretty sure someone is going to say something along the lines of "IT'S IMPOSSIBLE STOP ASKING IT CAN'T BE DONE" - if that's the case, would you care to explain why?
Thanks
Well the answer is not at the moment don't know if anyone is working on it... and from what I saw so far in order to hack it you need to use the test point method but in order to do so you need to open your phone...now are u going to take that risk because I won't haha
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cippi21 said:
Well the answer is not at the moment don't know if anyone is working on it... and from what I saw so far in order to hack it you need to use the test point method but in order to do so you need to open your phone...now are u going to take that risk because I won't haha
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What do you mean by open your phone? Like take it apart?
Yea I should of explained more haha...in order to get to the test point you need to take off the back of the phone I don't know exactly where it is or even if it's possible yet...
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cippi21 said:
Yea I should of explained more haha...in order to get to the test point you need to take off the back of the phone I don't know exactly where it is or even if it's possible yet...
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HA yeah forget that For a company that supports development as such as Sony apparently does, this is kinda silly.
Is not sonys fault tho is the carrier that wants them locked...pointless again because no average person knows about bootloader locking or rooting yano
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cippi21 said:
Is not sonys fault tho is the carrier that wants them locked...pointless again because no average person knows about bootloader locking or rooting yano
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I agree. I even rang EE and asked them. They and no clue what I meant. Sad really.
I wonder if you got a letter from EE stating that they allow you to unlock your bootloader and then ask Sony to make your bootloader unlockable will that work lol....I know it will take time and maybe u will waste your time but if you really want to unlock your bootloader is worth a shot haha
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At least here in Spain, you can unlock your bootloader if you first pay for the simcode unlock to use the phone with any carrier. Then you can email Sony with this information, asking them to leave your phone in the same condition (bootloader unlockable) as any "unlocked sim" phone (I don't know the correct word, sorry)
Then Sony will take your phone as if it was going to be repaired and after a few days you'll get your phone back.
I know this is possible in Spain but I don't know about other countries; maybe it depends on each law system.
blackhawk_LA said:
At least here in Spain, you can unlock your bootloader if you first pay for the simcode unlock to use the phone with any carrier. Then you can email Sony with this information, asking them to leave your phone in the same condition (bootloader unlockable) as any "unlocked sim" phone (I don't know the correct word, sorry)
Then Sony will take your phone as if it was going to be repaired and after a few days you'll get your phone back.
I know this is possible in Spain but I don't know about other countries; maybe it depends on each law system.
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That's a very good point I wonder if its like this in England or any other country ....maybe it is.... this is another suggestion to add to the bootloader unlock NO dilemma
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cippi21 said:
That's a very good point I wonder if its like this in England or any other country ....maybe it is.... this is another suggestion to add to the bootloader unlock NO dilemma
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Hmmm. Even so. I think i'll be getting on the new HTC One band wagon when it comes around. I want to like the Z1, but the software is, at least in my opinion, nothing less that horrible. Also the glass front and rear is a disaster if you're a mechanic.
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Also the glass front and rear is a disaster if you're a mechanic.
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If you are mechanic then the HTC One will be scratched forever with the plastic one. I think on Glass you can use some degreasing.
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If you are mechanic then the HTC One will be scratched forever with the plastic one. I think on Glass you can use some degreasing.
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Had a HTC One before my Z1 and it faired waaaay better.
JustArchiee said:
Had a HTC One before my Z1 and it faired waaaay better.
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Just the anti shatter plastic scratched or worse?