Sorry if this has been asked before. I did a search but did not find my answer. I have JB on now but it still is sluggish. I would like to install something like "clean rom" but it looks like any new rom the asus has to be unlocked. Is there any good roms where you dont have to unlock the tablet? I really dont want to void my warranty if I have to. I looked on the ASUS sight and the unlocker states that it voids the warranty? but is it the "software" warranty, support or is the whole device voided? I bought an exteneded warranty also. Would this void because the factory warranty voided?
Thanks
John
Try to do a cold boot first... if not, then a factory reset. . will cure of all sluggishness...
Unlocking boot loader voids all warranty
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Just got my TF300. Is there no way to do it without Asus knowing? Just want to be clear that this is the only way to flash recovery at this time.
Unlocked bootloader = void warranty.
Yes. if you unlock bootloader, you void your warranty
No way yet, some of us are working on it but we aren't there yet. And yes, unlocking is the only way to flash a custom recovery, but you can still get root.
Ok thanks a lot guys. Just wanted to be sure. Just upgraded today from a TF101.
I already have root as I wanted to restore some stuff with titanium. I'm cool for now as far as roms go. And thanks to anyone helping us get the bootloader unlocked.
but...
Is their any way to lock the boot loader back? i mean back in the mytouch days you could have s off and turn it back on
No, not with the way Asus unlocks the bootloader.
I thought doing a custom rom voided the warranty but you can do root without voiding the warranty?
Rob
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rlanza1054 said:
I thought doing a custom rom voided the warranty but you can do root without voiding the warranty?
Rob
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Correct. Rooting is just taking administer access over the operating system. Unlocking the boot loader to installed Recovery/Roms will void your warranty.
Hi I'm new to the TF300TG.
As I am experinced on the HTC Desire Z/G2 there seem to be some differences..I think most people want to know anyway if their changes can be tracked by Asus in a case of warranty or not...
If I root the phone the bootloader is still locked, right?!! Is there away WITHOUT Asus knowing to unlock the bootloader up to now?
I am right now on stock will a factory reset remove the root(superuser) again so that the device would look like(at least) an untouched tablet?
Best and thanks in advance,
Blubberor
No issue with root. Unlock voids warranty and is permanent.
Still Charged Up
When you root, you void the warranty correct?
But, if you flash the stock rom and remove the root (am I saying that right), you can send it in for warranty correct?
What is the difference (if there is one) of rooting and unlocking?? What is the relationship to the warranty with the unlocking?
lardo5150 said:
When you root, you void the warranty correct?
But, if you flash the stock rom and remove the root (am I saying that right), you can send it in for warranty correct?
What is the difference (if there is one) of rooting and unlocking?? What is the relationship to the warranty with the unlocking?
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I wouldnt mention either of them in a warranty claim. But in general, root will not void your warranty and you can easily erase it by flashing the stock rom. Unlocking the bootloader MIGHT void your warranty, and there's no undoing it.
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I wouldnt mention either of them in a warranty claim. But in general, root will not void your warranty and you can easily erase it by flashing the stock rom. Unlocking the bootloader MIGHT void your warranty, and there's no undoing it.
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Ha, no I did not mean I was going to mention them.
That is exactly what I was looking for though, thanks!
Can someone explain (or point me to a wiki) that shows what unlocking bootloader is. I rooted my epic 4g, but have never heard of unlocking the bootloader. What is the difference and why is it necassary?
lardo5150 said:
Ha, no I did not mean I was going to mention them.
That is exactly what I was looking for though, thanks!
Can someone explain (or point me to a wiki) that shows what unlocking bootloader is. I rooted my epic 4g, but have never heard of unlocking the bootloader. What is the difference and why is it necassary?
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http://www.androidcentral.com/unlocked
In my warranty card says that the warranty covers exclusively hardware. So if i root my HOX, will my warranty be void?
schwarld said:
In my warranty card says that the warranty covers exclusively hardware. So if i root my HOX, will my warranty be void?
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Yes, to be rooted you need to unlock the bootloader which will void your warranty
Wrong section
if you end up having a hardware issue then they shouldn't care that it was unlocked, but its always best to relock the bootloader and run ruu before returning for warranty so they cant claim that its software.
No it does not. Even unlocking does not void your warranty. It "may" void your warranty. I can't remember hearing anyone being denied a warranty repair/replacement for rooting or unlocking in many years now.
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matt95 said:
Yes, to be rooted you need to unlock the bootloader which will void your warranty
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Wrong answer
c5satellite2 said:
No it does not. Even unlocking does not void your warranty. It "may" void your warranty. I can't remember hearing anyone being denied a warranty repair/replacement for rooting or unlocking in many years now.
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You are correct sir, rooting your device is legal and does not void your warranty. As long as you can put the device in a stock condition there should be no issues.
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c5satellite2 said:
No it does not. Even unlocking does not void your warranty. It "may" void your warranty. I can't remember hearing anyone being denied a warranty repair/replacement for rooting or unlocking in many years now.
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Just because you haven't heard of it, doesn't mean it didn't happen.
Some folks over on the international One X forum have had their warranty claims denied if they were BL unlocked, and ever installed a custom ROM (even if they returned to stock before sending the phone for warranty service). While those that only BL unlocked, but never flashed a custom ROM seem ok.
Also, if you go through your carrier for the warranty service, your results may also vary. For instance, testimonies on here seem to point to AT&T in the US doesn't check much of anything (at least BL unlock) when doing a warranty replacement.
HTC reserves the right to void your warranty, and deny warranty service. Whether they actually will or not, is less clear.
Agree for the most part, that if you return to as close to stock as possible before sending the phone in, you are probably ok. More importantly, IMO if you want the freedom to root, unlock, etc. and use the phone how you want to, just do it. Sure there is some small risk that you will later need warranty service, and have it denied. But everything has its risk. Carpe diem!
Broken usb port not covered due to changed boot loader
schwarld said:
In my warranty card says that the warranty covers exclusively hardware. So if i root my HOX, will my warranty be void?
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I sent in my Rogers HTC One in for repair because it wouldn't charge. HTC said its not warranty because the boot loader had been tampered with. Cost me $265 for the repair... still waiting to receive the phone back.
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my phone is rooted and my htc desire 500 dosent boot up and orange light blinks while charging i tried evrytng but none of them helped to reboot i m stuck can i claim warranty? at this case ,,as they cannot boot my htc device..
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revanth kr said:
my phone is rooted and my htc desire 500 dosent boot up and orange light blinks while charging i tried evrytng but none of them helped to reboot i m stuck can i claim warranty? at this case ,,as they cannot boot my htc device..
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No, you cannot claim warranty because the device is in this state as a result of you modifying it. HTC is not responsible for the damage that you have done to the device, they're only responsible for hardware defects from the factory.
I don't know what you've done to the device, but if you can't recover from what is probably a simple mistake on your part then you really don't have any business modifying the device in the first place. You might be able to recover from this situation but you'll need to find your device forum and ask there.
A piece of advice: do your research before messing around with your next phone. There is a certain level of knowledge required when modifying your device, and as you're finding out now, if you don't really know what you're doing things can go south pretty quickly. Take the time to educate yourself a bit better, with the proper knowledge modifying your phone is a piece of cake.
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revanth kr said:
my phone is rooted and my htc desire 500 dosent boot up and orange light blinks while charging i tried evrytng but none of them helped to reboot i m stuck can i claim warranty? at this case ,,as they cannot boot my htc device..
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timmaaa answered it quite well. Also, you are off topic and bumped a thread from over 7 months ago. This thread is about whether warranty will still cover manufacturer defects if you are bootloader unlocked.
No warranty will cover you for damage that you did by your own negligence. Screwing up the phone and trying to claim warranty repair is fraud and the exact reason why HTC locks bootloaders in the first place. Also bear in mind that HTC recorded the IMEI number of your device when you unlocked the bootloader.
i did nothing than unlocking just bootloader .. when i rebooted it failed tis is wat happened..
That still doesn't amount to a physical defect. You accepted a risk when you unlocked the bootloader on your device, a risk that something might go wrong. If you can get it to the bootloader you can relock the bootloader and run an RUU for your device. Like I said earlier though you need to find your own device forum, this is the HTC One XL forum and we don't know enough about your device to offer any real help. Basically, you're in the wrong place, find your own device forum and ask for help there.
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revanth kr said:
i did nothing than unlocking just bootloader .. when i rebooted it failed tis is wat happened..
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From the following post, you also installed custom recovery and installed a custom ROM. Which is a heck of a lot more than just unlocking the bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51301875&postcount=1
It seems you are already lying to us (or withholding the truth) so it seems honesty is not your highest priority.
In any case, its pretty clear that your current condition is a direct result of your actions, and not any type of manufacturer defect.
Interesting. Now it's obvious he's done something silly to cause this situation. Absolutely not a valid warranty claim.
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Will I get my warranty back when I unroot my phone after unlocking the boot loader and rooting ..can we relock the boot loader ..i'm new to rooting ..pls help
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Will I get my warranty back when I unroot my phone after unlocking the boot loader and rooting ..can we relock the boot loader ..i'm new to rooting ..pls help
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Yes. You'll also want to 'untamper' it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.segv11.bootunlocker
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Will I get my warranty back when I unroot my phone after unlocking the boot loader and rooting ..can we relock the boot loader ..i'm new to rooting ..pls help
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That's a philosophical question. Unlocking the bootloader may have voided your warranty. Just because you re-lock it doesn't magically bring with it a new warranty.
jd1639 said:
That's a philosophical question. Unlocking the bootloader may have voided your warranty. Just because you re-lock it doesn't magically bring with it a new warranty.
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Not new warranty.. I'm asking can I take my phone back to the lg store for repairs when it is in warranty ?or will they not accept it saying your warranty is void ..I want to put cm11 and that would require both unlocking boot loader rooting the device ..so ..noob here ..help ..thanks
If a bootloader in the forest is unlocked and then relocked, and nobody sees, was it really ever unlocked?
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Yes. You'll also want to 'untamper' it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.segv11.bootunlocker
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I knew there was script/binary for resetting the tamper flag, but I didn't realize there was an actual app for it. I'm surprised Google allows such an app on the Play Store.
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Not new warranty.. I'm asking can I take my phone back to the lg store for repairs when it is in warranty ?or will they not accept it saying your warranty is void ..I want to put cm11 and that would require both unlocking boot loader rooting the device ..so ..noob here ..help ..thanks
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We can argue semantics all day long. The bottom line is, if you're having a problem with your phone, as long as it's not caused by your third-party modifications, they should honor your warranty. Now should you damage your phone or render it inoperable in the process of modding, they absolutely won't cover that under the warranty, as they shouldn't. This is a risk you take when you choose to mod your phone, so absolutely do your due dilligence and proceed with utmost caution when using third-party modifications.