So, I want to install Cyanogenmod on my XZ, using flashtool to unlock the bootloader and doomlord's expliots to root.
However, won't rooting first re-lock the bootloader? Or unlocking the bootloader remove root? Both things wipe the everything, so... Help lpease?
Whatever you do, be sure to backup your TA partition before you unlock your bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598. To do this, you first need to root your device without unlocking your bootloader.
Otherwise you will lose your DRM keys permanently and you will never be able to use certain functions (like Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2) anymore, not even if you relock your bootloader and restore to a stock ROM.
Please also note that by requesting a bootloader unlock key from Sony, the IMEI number of your phone gets blacklisted and your warranty is void.
Apollo89 said:
Please also note that by requesting a bootloader unlock key from Sony, the IMEI number of your phone gets blacklisted and your warranty is void.
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Hi Apollo89, are you sure about that?
CiscoX said:
Hi Apollo89, are you sure about that?
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Go to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlock/step1. At step 2, you need to agree with the following legal terms before you can continue:
I acknowledge that use of the boot loader may void the phone’s warranty.
I acknowledge that, if Sony does perform any warranty repairs, Sony may charge a service fee for additional costs associated with the modified software.
So if a phone with an unlocked bootloader (or relocked bootloader) needs to be repaired, your warranty may be void, it's completely up to Sony to decide about that and they have the legal right to charge you for the repair because you agreed to those terms. If that's fine with you, you can continue to unlock your bootloader and flash a custom ROM like CyanogenMod. I myself would only consider this after official firmware updates have been discontinued.
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Go to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlock/step1. At step 2, you need to agree with the following legal terms before you can continue:
I acknowledge that use of the boot loader may void the phone’s warranty.
I acknowledge that, if Sony does perform any warranty repairs, Sony may charge a service fee for additional costs associated with the modified software.
So if a phone with an unlocked bootloader (or relocked bootloader) needs to be repaired, your warranty may be void, it's completely up to Sony to decide about that and they have the legal right to charge you for the repair because you agreed to those terms. If that's fine with you, you can continue to unlock your bootloader and flash a custom ROM like CyanogenMod. I myself would only consider this after official firmware updates have been discontinued.
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Damn, so you say if i request an unlock key for my bootloader, but never use it. Do it still void my warranty. I mean, maybe some people change there mind after they request the unlock key and never use it to unlock the bootloader.
CiscoX said:
Damn, so you say if i request an unlock key for my bootloader, but never use it. Do it still void my warranty. I mean, maybe some people change there mind after they request the unlock key and never use it to unlock the bootloader.
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You should only request the key if you're going to unlock your phone. Sony has no way to check if you unlocked your phone and then restored a TA backup, so that's why they require you to register your IMEI number.
Apollo89 said:
You should only request the key if you're going to unlock your phone. Sony has no way to check if you unlocked your phone and then restored a TA backup, so that's why they require you to register your IMEI number.
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ahhh, Thanks you so much for the information Apollo89
CiscoX said:
ahhh, Thanks you so much for the information Apollo89
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Anyway, if Sony refuses warranty, you could go to court and argue that you only requested the key, but didn't use it. Then it's up to the judge to decide if requesting the key (and agreeing to those terms) is enough evidence or not. However, I think most people won't go to court and just pay for the repair or buy a new phone. What I meant to say is: just be careful and think twice before doing such modifications
I think Denmark have pretty strict rules to protect the consumer, so I really doubt that Sony would get away with applying these rules here - but this definitely makes me not want to unlock the bootloader before I have seen Sonys 4.4 firmware.
Thanks for the info!
That being said, I think Sonys stock ROM works really well.
I'm rootet, running SwiftKey, Handcent SMS, Aqua Mail, HD Widgets an Apex Launcher Pro. I get 3 - 4 hours of screen time on stock settings.
I have no reason to really want another ROM.
Had it been a Samsung or HTC device I would have needed to strip the device of all the bloat
ware and get rid the massive battery drain, caused by wake locks from the manufacturers ROM.
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Hi to everyone!
I just find that it's possible root our phone without unlocking the bootloader (and lost the dmr key).
What about the warrancy? If I root in this way I'll void it? or what?
Thanks in advance
Once you unlock your BL your warranty is essentially gone.
Because you can't undo the process (unless you backed up your TA partition).
Dsteppa said:
Once you unlock your BL your warranty is essentially gone.
Because you can't undo the process (unless you backed up your TA partition).
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I'm not sure I understand - the OP asked if the warranty will be voided if he roots the phone using the newer method without unlocking the bootloader. Or do you simply re-lock it later with this method and the warranty is still voided?
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I'm not sure I understand - the OP asked if the warranty will be voided if he roots the phone using the newer method without unlocking the bootloader. Or do you simply re-lock it later with this method and the warranty is still voided?
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That's why I said that the warranty will only be voided if you unlock your bootloader. All other things like root etc, you can just revert and Sony will never know it.
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Can I root my OnePlus 3T and unlock bootloader ?
Cuz some apps need it to be unlocked..
I'm scared of violating warranty ?
Help me ..
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Can I root my OnePlus 3T and unlock bootloader ?
Cuz some apps need it to be unlocked..
I'm scared of violating warranty ?
Help me ..
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You can find information in Oneplus warranty site Cannot link it here because I have limitations on linking in XDA
So basically, if you **** up your device while unlocking bootloader or rooting, OnePlus might not guarantee warranty but if your device breaks for other reason, it should not matter whether your bootloader is unlocked or not.
Google "OnePlus warranty" and the first result is
"The technical process of rooting or unlocking the bootloader does not void the warranty of a OnePlus device. However, we strongly suggest for you to only root or unlock the bootloader of your OnePlus device if you are confident in your understanding of the risks involved."
Source: https://oneplus.net/support/answer/will-rooting-or-unlocking-the-bootloader-void-my-warranty
I've rooted before but not with Xiaomi devices. I understand you need to install the developer ROM to unlock the bootloader before rooting. Will unlocking the bootloader OR rooting void the warranty?
I read somewhere that a user had to 'get permission' from Xiaomi every-time he wanted to enable Debug mode? Is this true with an un-rooted phone? What about a rooted phone?
Thanks
Hey there! Unlocking bootloader in an official way won't affect your warranty (Well, there is no yet different way to unlock then the official through Xiaomi). Rooting your phone won't void the warranty, but it mostly depends on your seller and their terms of the warranty. You need to get permission for unlocking your bootloader, and it can take from 1 day to 2-3 weeks. Mostly, you get it after a day or 2, but it really depends how "lucky" are you, also, after getting the permission, it takes more 72 hours before you can actually use the permission to unlock the device. You can enable USB debugging and Developer settings without asking for any kind of permission if that's what you meant? Can you post a link to that user and its thread? Seems very strange and kind of bit funny.
I understand. I read it somewhere in the MIUI forums but can't recall which one. There is a huge variation of abilities and experiences reflected there.
Hey, I haven't rooted anything since 2014, so consider me a newbie,
Is there a way to get only part of the root functionalities, in order to move Cerberus to the system's partition? I think it should only be a matter of privileges. That is the only functionality that I need, I don't want other root features, nor having Knox be affected.
Thanks in advance
Keep in mind rooting would void your warranty. Since it requires unlocking bootloader.
Jake.S said:
Keep in mind rooting would void your warranty. Since it requires unlocking bootloader.
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Not if you're living in the EU. EU has strict regulations about consumer protection when it comes to unlocking bootloader or tripping KNOX in Samsung devices.