Hi all I want to ask if I unlock bootloader what I lose from my phone I'm not mean the storage but anything like update and warranty . sorry about bad English
Mohammed nsaif said:
Hi all I want to ask if I unlock bootloader what I lose from my phone I'm not mean the storage but anything like update and warranty . sorry about bad English
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It depends on who/ where you got the phone from
zfrnz said:
It depends on who/ where you got the phone from
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Sir my phone from USA
Unlocking the bootloader will neither void your warranty nor affect your ability to receive updates.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Unlocking the bootloader will neither void your warranty nor affect your ability to receive updates.
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Thank sir
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Hello everybody, my questions are:
1- Too install cwm and root the device, i need to unlock the bootloader?
2- Also to install a custom rom, the bootloader must be unlocked?
Thanks in advance!
darktyroll said:
Hello everybody, my questions are:
1- Too install cwm and root the device, i need to unlock the bootloader?
2- Also to install a custom rom, the bootloader must be unlocked?
Thanks in advance!
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u cant root unless u unlock bootloader
I see, and he can be re/locked?
darktyroll said:
I see, and he can be re/locked?
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Yes, but it will say 're-locked' in the bootloader
thom109 said:
Yes, but it will say 're-locked' in the bootloader
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Pff, thats bad. That means warranty is lost from start.
darktyroll said:
Pff, thats bad. That means warranty is lost from start.
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Depending on where you purchased it, consumer protection law may trump that.
Q. If I flash the stock rom then will it make bootloader locked again?
Q. If not, I tried the Easy Unlock Tool to make the bootloader locked and it made the status
of the device to relocked instead of locked. Is there any way to make the status to locked instead of relocked?
NO.. You cannot get "locked" again
aashay960 said:
NO.. You cannot get "locked" again
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That means my set's warranty is permanently voided? It's just 4 days old
luexoe said:
That means my set's warranty is permanently voided? It's just 4 days old
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Nah, people/companies accept it, as long as you haven't damaged it hardware wise or hardbricked it.
luexoe said:
That means my set's warranty is permanently voided? It's just 4 days old
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And just hope you never have to take it to warranty
I just love mah phoneee :victory:
And will become an advance user so that there will be no need for service.
Thanks for everyone's reply
luexoe said:
I just love mah phoneee :victory:
And will become an advance user so that there will be no need for service.
Thanks for everyone's reply
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You will only need service if there is a hardware problem, like display breaks or speakers stop working or something like that..
Apart from that, we are here to help
I was wandering if there is a way to relock the bootloader, so if my phone bricks, or presents any sort of problems in the future, i can still get the warranty support
If you request an unlock code from Motorola then no, even relocking won't help. If you unlock the bootloader on a non Developer Edition you void your warranty.
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Rhiannon224 said:
If you request an unlock code from Motorola then no, even relocking won't help. If you unlock the bootloader on a non Developer Edition you void your warranty.
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but what if i requested the code and didn't unlocked would it still voided my warranty?
Savassi12 said:
but what if i requested the code and didn't unlocked would it still voided my warranty?
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Yes, requesting the code voids the warranty.
****, now that everything its ****ed up, i might as well as unlocking this piece
Even if you do/can relock the bootloader it has a separate flag to indicate the warranty is void in the phone.
Savassi12 said:
****, now that everything its ****ed up, i might as well as unlocking this piece
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You didn't take 5 minutes and read that on the page you got the unlock code from? Wow
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Savassi12 said:
I was wandering if there is a way to relock the bootloader, so if my phone bricks, or presents any sort of problems in the future, i can still get the warranty support
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You can relock your bootloader by running fastboot oem lock but this would not restore your warranty. The phone would still show as re-locked instead of locked, so they would still know that it has been unlocked and re-locked. Afaik, it would also still show the Bootloader Unlocked Warning Message even if u re-lock it.
Steve-x said:
Yes, requesting the code voids the warranty.
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I don't think just requesting the code would void your warranty.
mschumacher69 said:
Afaik, it would also still show the Bootloader Unlocked Warning Message even if u re-lock it.
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did you try that yourself? I am exchanging my moto x and i unlocked my bootloader. Im afraid that they wont take it
c19932 said:
did you try that yourself? I am exchanging my moto x and i unlocked my bootloader. Im afraid that they wont take it
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I haven't tried it myself, but i have read about people who have.
soo i havent unlocked yet, just requested the code, if i dont unlock, will i still get the warranty?
Savassi12 said:
soo i havent unlocked yet, just requested the code, if i dont unlock, will i still get the warranty?
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I think so...
mschumacher69 said:
I don't think just requesting the code would void your warranty.
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Simply requesting an unlock code will void your warranty.
See below.
c19932 said:
did you try that yourself? I am exchanging my moto x and i unlocked my bootloader. Im afraid that they wont take it
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Don't be surprised if/when they deny your request to exchange your phone.
Savassi12 said:
soo i havent unlocked yet, just requested the code, if i dont unlock, will i still get the warranty?
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mschumacher69 said:
I think so...
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Sorry, your warranty disappeared the moment you sent in the bootloader unlock code request.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
You have only yourself to blame. Once you get the unlock code, your device is no longer covered by the Motorola warranty; in other words, please don't blame us if things go wrong, even if they appear unrelated to unlocking the bootloader.
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From the legal terms link:
5.The*following*applies*to*all*devices,*except*for*Developer*Edition devices:
Obtaining an unlock code voids all warranties.*Once*you*get*the*unlock*code your device is no longer covered by the Motorola warranty,*or*any*other*warranty*provided with the device. Neither Motorola,*nor your wireless carrier shall*have*any*duty*to provide warranty or customer support for unlocked devices.
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mschumacher69 said:
You can relock your bootloader by running fastboot oem lock but this would not restore your warranty. The phone would still show as re-locked instead of locked, so they would still know that it has been unlocked and re-locked. Afaik, it would also still show the Bootloader Unlocked Warning Message even if u re-lock it.
I don't think just requesting the code would void your warranty.
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It does and it states that on Moto site when you request the code.
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You do not lose your warranty on these any more. Moto posted this in November.
http://motorola-blog.blogspot.com/2013/11/you-asked-we-listened-announcing.html
mjphillips1981 said:
You do not lose your warranty on these any more. Moto posted this in November.
http://motorola-blog.blogspot.com/2013/11/you-asked-we-listened-announcing.html
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This is just for Dev Editions.
Sorry. I am a VZW customer so when people talk about unlocked bootloaders I think dev edition.
Hi guys
Can i get root access without unlocking bootloader?
Thanks
cobrax2 said:
Hi guys
Can i get root access without unlocking bootloader?
Thanks
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No. The only way to root ATM is to unlock your bootloader
is someone working on an solution to unlock without HTCDev?
thats too bad
thanks for the reply
i dont think there are many developers, if any for this phone
HandyBesitzer said:
is someone working on an solution to unlock without HTCDev?
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Why cant you root with HTCDev?
im not sure that the warranty will still be okay if we unlock it
plus the phone is from orange and it might not work
cobrax2 said:
im not sure that the warranty will still be okay if we unlock it
plus the phone is from orange and it might not work
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you will loose guarantee either way as the bootloader will show as tempered. More chance to keep it valid if you use the tools HTC provided.
Orange should work just fine. Just try...
On another note i sent 2 phones for repair to HTC "unlocked" and they never charge me for the repair.
yes, i was thinking of only gettin root and not unlocking bootloader
kativiti said:
you will loose guarantee either way as the bootloader will show as tempered. More chance to keep it valid if you use the tools HTC provided.
Orange should work just fine. Just try...
On another note i sent 2 phones for repair to HTC "unlocked" and they never charge me for the repair.
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You can undo the root and unlocked bootloader, before you send it to HTC. If you cannot undo because you have too big problems with the phone (frozzen phone,...) they cannot controll it either.
cobrax2 said:
yes, i was thinking of only gettin root and not unlocking bootloader
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not possible as far as i know.
I just need root permissions for some apps. But there is no way to get root with looked bootloader
HandyBesitzer said:
You can undo the root and unlocked bootloader, before you send it to HTC.
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yes you can undo and get back to full stock but hboot will show "Relocked" so they will know you mess with it.
I don't want to lose my warranty, but i really want to install CM on my mi5. Not a fan miui.
faraz46 said:
I don't want to lose my warranty, but i really want to install CM on my mi5. Not a fan miui.
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Manifacturer warranty is not lost unlocking bootloader.
It's obvious that if you brick flashing something wrong.. warranty will not help you.
Fortinho said:
Manifacturer warranty is not lost unlocking bootloader.
It's obvious that if you brick flashing something wrong.. warranty will not help you.
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Thank you very much for clearing my doubts.