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[Q] Just got a great deal

Some guy offered me his o2x for 160 euros!
5 months old, mint condition, guy needs money for a car and can't find a buyer for some time. Just need to wait till monday for him to send it to me, since carrier services don't work here over weekend. Also he says that he haven't expirienced shut off/reboot problems, and he didn't root the phone or changed rom, so I think its on froyo.
I have posted few questions in Q&A thread, but I will ask those here again for easier tracking.
Do skype video calls work on o2x?
Is it true that hdmi doesn't work on any custom roms?
Is there a way to flash latest official firmware if its not possible in my country with official update tools?
Phone is locked to one carrier, can I unlock it myself?

Cayman.n2o said:
Some guy offered me his o2x for 160 euros!
5 months old, mint condition, guy needs money for a car and can't find a buyer for some time. Just need to wait till monday for him to send it to me, since carrier services don't work here over weekend. Also he says that he haven't expirienced shut off/reboot problems, and he didn't root the phone or changed rom, so I think its on froyo.
I have posted few questions in Q&A thread, but I will ask those here again for easier tracking.
Do skype video calls work on o2x?
Is it true that hdmi doesn't work on any custom roms?
Is there a way to flash latest official firmware if its not possible in my country with official update tools?
Phone is locked to one carrier, can I unlock it myself?
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1) yes
2) no
3) sure, with smartflash!
4) no idea
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markop90 said:
1) yes
2) no
3) sure, with smartflash!
4) no idea
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4 depends on the carrier.
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You can buy unlock code.They are cheap.
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About unlock, in local phone services around here they do the unlocking for about 5-15 euros depending on the phone. Just thought maybe there is an easy way (better say free) to do it Never mind.
My phone should arrive on tuesday, maybe I will have more q's than.
Thanks a lot for now!

Just felt that I need to share this. Night before the phone was supposed to be send to me, seller calls me and tels me that phone just turned off while he was deleting user data on it and it won't turn on. In service shop they told him its the processor.
I got a bit sceptic about optimus 2x. Thing I'm gonna go with Galaxy S

Reluctant to unlock....

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 ..

yoonssoo said:
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.

ynnek63 said:
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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krelvinaz said:
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.
EDIT: Found the problem

ExploreMN said:
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.

painter_ said:
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.

painter_ said:
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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bennor3814 said:
Please share the problem and the fix incase others run into it on their end.
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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.

Question: Root and Bootloader

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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scoobdude said:
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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blueether said:
"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

bigcid10 said:
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.

Mstruyf said:
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

OmePlus 3 Phantom Presses

Just wondering if anyone has had or heard of the screen registering touches when you're not actually touching it?
I love this phone and had it since October last year not had an issue do far. I had the stock screen protector on all this time but started to notice the screen registering presses when I wasn't touching it. I thought it was down to the screen protector as I've had the issue before with them. However after removing it I'm still having the issue. Phone is clean and dry.
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You should try to call the ghostbusters or the winchesters maybe.
But for real, have you tried another rom or factory reset? If the problem is still there then, it sounds like a hardware issue and you should contact oneplus.

Not tried another rom as I am on stock. Guess I should reflash stock ROM or something before I complain. I am using the Open Betas of Oxygen.
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ephumuris said:
Not tried another rom as I am on stock. Guess I should reflash stock ROM or something before I complain. I am using the Open Betas of Oxygen.
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if you're sing beta i'd advice to revert to stable to make sure the bug doesn't persist...

MarcTremonti said:
You should try to call the ghostbusters or the winchesters maybe.
But for real, have you tried another rom or factory reset? If the problem is still there then, it sounds like a hardware issue and you should contact oneplus.
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i follow the winchesters bro.. lol..
off topic: im a fan. lol.

My best guess is that the digitizer is shorting out somewhere on the chassis. Best to send it in for repairs.

MarcTremonti said:
You should try to call the ghostbusters or the winchesters maybe.
But for real, have you tried another rom or factory reset? If the problem is still there then, it sounds like a hardware issue and you should contact oneplus.
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Lol I read your post when watching the Winchesters here what a coincidence!

Can some one who has the new xz2 get back to me.

Missus has the phone and when the SIM tray is removed and put back in it sometimes doesn't go back in properly. Looks like there is something small like a small bit of plastic stuck out by the entry hole has anyone else got this.
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nathlynn2201 said:
Missus has the phone and when the SIM tray is removed and put back in it sometimes doesn't go back in properly. Looks like there is something small like a small bit of plastic stuck out by the entry hole has anyone else got this.
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Sound like one of the sim card pins has bent slightly in the phone as I don't have this problem and I also have a sd card installed too
Have it exchanged :good:

Worryed if getting it exchanged will then miss out on the ps4
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nathlynn2201 said:
Worryed if getting it exchanged will then miss out on the ps4
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I don't think it should effect it as the system will still say you have the contract out which is the main thing there worried about just ask them at the store but I honestly cannot see a problem
I have the ps4 on the deal too but if there was a fault with the phone I'd soon take it back

brockyneo said:
I don't think it should effect it as the system will still say you have the contract out which is the main thing there worried about just ask them at the store but I honestly cannot see a problem
I have the ps4 on the deal too but if there was a fault with the phone I'd soon take it back
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No it was actually the information label folded over abit. I thought it may have been as Sony phones always seem to have them but didn't won't to go pulling it if it was something bad.
What I cannot understand is why there is no double tap to wake or always on display or something like that.
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