Hi I'm gonna root my phone using a file which can do it with stock recovery i just wanted to ask does it void my warranty?
How the company can understand that my warranty void?
does flashing a stock rom void my warranty?
how about insurance?
thanks in advance
warranty void
Any rooting will void warranty.
Samsung would know it if you do send it in rooted for claims purposes.
However root can be undone. Just flash stock rom will unroot your device.
Suggest you read, read and read for more info....
Good luck and happy rooting... :good:
I know how to unroot with adb or terminal, ... I just wanted to make sure how exactly the Samsung company will find out my warranty is voided?
also I read somewhere about this that Samsung has a file every rom that flashed will add a number in this file so the Samsung will find out if you flash a rom or not, in that case if I even flash a stock rom it will void my warranty! if not then nothing will do as i can flash my rom (as I have already a backup) anytime! Right?
I know the perception out there is that rooting will void your warranty but this is not necessarily the case. You can always flash back to stock. Rooting can't damage the hardware so if they try not to fix/replace failed hardware because of rooting you could probably due them. Most rooting/firmware changes don't touch the download mode stop you should always be able to flash to stock.
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sijav said:
I know how to unroot with adb or terminal, ... I just wanted to make sure how exactly the Samsung company will find out my warranty is voided?
also I read somewhere about this that Samsung has a file every rom that flashed will add a number in this file so the Samsung will find out if you flash a rom or not, in that case if I even flash a stock rom it will void my warranty! if not then nothing will do as i can flash my rom (as I have already a backup) anytime! Right?
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Okay... let me try to explain further to your question...
Firstly... I dont know how exactly Samsung will now if you are rooted or not... They must have some software or hardware to check that. I know that there is an app to check wether you are rooted or not. Maybe they use that app...
Secondly... my guess is you are referring to the flashing counter... Normally when rooted, this will be bypassed, so you can flash and reflash any rom you like, any number of times you like. (Actually, I've not seen this counter in my P6800... I might be wrong, but in SGS3 yes, I've seen it)
Hope this clarify further...
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I've read some topics about Rooting, but I still have some questions. I would appreciate if someone answered them. I recently bought a G2x after returning my second one about a month ago (couldn't find anything in the market as awesome as the G2x). Coming from an iPhone 1st Gen and BlackBerry Bold 9700, I'm completely new to rooting.
So, here are my questions:
1. If I root my phone to get rid of bloatware, it will void my warranty right? What if I unroot it? Would my warranty still be voided (i.e., I wouldn't be able to send my phone to LG for repair or replacement/return the phone to T-Mobile?)
2. When people say "freeze bloatware," does that mean that the bloatware apps won't execute or is it like deleting them? Will they show up in the app drawer if I freeze them?
3. If the frozen bloatware will still show up in the app drawer, will deleting them remove them permanently from the device? Can I revert back to "factory" state?
4. Finally, what are goods apps that can only be used on a rooted G2x?
Once again, I appreciate anyone's time in answering my somewhat stupid questions.
1) Yes, unroot it and you can send it back for warranty purposes.
2) Bloatware app will disappear from your app drawer.
3) You can delete, it'll disappear from your app drawer for good. Using Titanium Backup, you can backup what you want to delete just in case.
4) There's no app that can "only" be used on a rooted G2x. There are some Tegra games that work quite well on the G2x, but not others. You don't need to be a root to accomplish that.
GideonX,
Thanks for answering my questions. I'm thinking about following this guide: http://thegadgets.net/2011/04/29/how-to-root-and-boost-battery-life-of-the-t-mobile-g2x/
If root it, install the ClockWork Recovery and BusyBox, and evetually flash a ROM, will I be able to revert back to factory for warranty purposes?
Thanks
I thought rooting will void the warranty.
rahulgoyal said:
I thought rooting will void the warranty.
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It does but u can flash the stock Tom and unroot the device and it will be fine to send back for warranty purposes
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donatello88 said:
GideonX,
Thanks for answering my questions. I'm thinking about following this guide: http://thegadgets.net/2011/04/29/how-to-root-and-boost-battery-life-of-the-t-mobile-g2x/
If root it, install the ClockWork Recovery and BusyBox, and evetually flash a ROM, will I be able to revert back to factory for warranty purposes?
Thanks
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Yes. You can revert....Baby steps. Root first and get comfortable before modding your bootloader and flashing roms.
Developers,
1. what are the consequences if something wrong will happen during rooting? my OS is Gingerbread 2.3.6. what will happen to my Galaxy Fit GT-S5670 xxkpp.
please help me with this. thanks
Well, in the worst case scenario, ur phone may not start again...i.e.
it will be bricked...
So u will have to reflash ur rom...or give it to the samsung people to restore...(but your warranty will be void, so u may have to pay)
Ur phone could also be stuck in a bootloop...
But those are worst case scenario...which happen VERY RARELY, if at all they happen...
If u follow the rooting instructions properly, nothing should go wrong...
P.s. any attempt to root voids ur warranty, and everything is at ur own risk...
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app_addict said:
Developers,
1. what are the consequences if something wrong will happen during rooting? my OS is Gingerbread 2.3.6. what will happen to my Galaxy Fit GT-S5670 xxkpp.
please help me with this. thanks
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Rooting is safe using the (superuser) update.zip and the easiest way to root. It won't flash to the phone if it's not supported anyway. But with 2.3.6 gingerbread it is possible, like mine. it is a temp root only. Other methods of rooting can be dangerous, especially if it is not desgined for your phone type.
The danger comes when you modify apps, deleting sys app can cause your phne to mulfunction so better be aware of what you are doing or what you're deleting! Although you can easily flash back your stock rom with odin.
WARNING: installing custom recovery like CWM can be dangerous.... so install the one that is designed or that supports your phone type! And do not use ROM Manager Application to install it!!!. Use only the CWM version that you can find in here (S5670) forum! The one that uses Odin!
I've recently bought a galaxy s2 with BVKJ4 kernel version and i want to root it. I found this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928), but i'm not sure if those files are insecure kernels.
Can somebody tell me if I am right?
And something else, to unroot my phone without voiding my warranty should I use a jig?
I know it sounds stupid, but i want to be sure.
Have a look at the xda bookmarks in my signature. There's something in there called Easy Rooting Toolkit. You just make sure you've got the drivers installed by Kies, plug your phone into your PC and run a file. That's it - you're rooted.
The jig is for removing the custom ROM counter, and has nothing to do with rooting. It's highly unlikely that your carrier would consider your phone out of warranty just for rooting, but it's likely in some clause somewhere that they can if they want to.
There are "unroot" methods available, but I've never been vaguely interested in them so that's where my help stops.
Good luck mate - enjoy your S2
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Archer said:
Have a look at the xda bookmarks in my signature. There's something in there called Easy Rooting Toolkit. You just make sure you've got the drivers installed by Kies, plug your phone into your PC and run a file. That's it - you're rooted.
The jig is for removing the custom ROM counter, and has nothing to do with rooting. It's highly unlikely that your carrier would consider your phone out of warranty just for rooting, but it's likely in some clause somewhere that they can if they want to.
There are "unroot" methods available, but I've never been vaguely interested in them so that's where my help stops.
Good luck mate - enjoy your S2
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Just one more question:
After I root my s2 with Easy Rooting Toolkit, can I backup the stock kernel (beacause I want to delete a few apps). If yes, how? And what's an adb?
After rooting you can install app called rom manager, it can install custom recovery which you can use for many things such as taking backups of your rom and restoring them
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Hey, I have a question about TempRooting my phone. I dont want to root my phone because i dont want to void my warranty. But, I want to do a few things with my software that require root access. For example, I want to install a CRT animation on my phone which, of course, required root access. Basically what my question is, is if I temproot my phone and modify a few things like installing CRT animation, will it void my warranty? I know TempRooting will not void the warranty, but Im curious as to if installing a CRT animation will void the warranty. Also, if I do it, will i still be able to receive the OTA updates via wifi? Thanks guys
Temptooting Voids your warranty, Dunno where you heard that it doesn't.
Mod it. Thats all I have to say
Using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591601 will put you back to stock COMPLETELY. Tmobile can't tell. I got a HD2 with windows mobile on it and flashed android on it. Yea, a completely different OS. Found some hardware issues (was a refurbished phone) restored back to stock using a similar technique and sent it back to Tmo. They have never contacted me or ever asked me about it. My friend also had text messaging problems on his Exhibit. We rooted and flashed CWM and a new rom to see if it fixed and ended up restoring back to stock and getting a different phone. There is also a way to edit the flash counter though I do not know where to find one for our phone atm.
so basically if I temproot my phone, mod the hell out of it, im good to go? and if i ever need to take it in to Tmobile or if i want to upgrade to 4.0 when the OTA comes out, i just follow that guide and everythings all good? and your sure that its legit and it works? i dont really trust one-click programs
You are always taking a risk if you root. Period. But I have sent rooted phones in to be returned without issue and if you return to stock as described in the post you will be able to get the update.
Hey, I just read a post on XDA describing why its okay to root your device, according to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty act. It says that a company has to prove that you broke your phone by rooting it if there is a problem with it, and its under warranty. Is it really true?
I was new to the whole world of android and was unaware of the Galaxy Fit's issue with ROM Manager, i installed it, flashed the recovery and bricked my phone, i was devastated, i took my phone to the shop i got it from and they took it in, for 7 days i was full of worries and couldn't think about anything except will they fix my phone? Well, they did, the fixed it, at the bottom of the diagnostic report it simply read "Phone is refusing to turn on. Replaced motherboard."
So, you will think 2 things once you have read this:
a) Your lieing !!!
b) What about the ROOT VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY thing !?
Answer to A: Im not.
Answer to B: Easy, if you read the warning about ROM Manager you will notice that it corrupts your whole motherboard leading the specialists to not be able to make a full diagnostic, basically, they cant access the system, data, cache, and most importantly, cant access the BOOTLOADER, why? CAUSE ITS CORRUPTED!
I made this thread because i dont want people to worry about their phone if its gona get fixed or not if they bricked it this way, those 7 days lasted like an eternity for me.
Thank You !
Now, just to be clear, rootin and custom roms DO void your warranty, but not if there is no evidence to them, examples: Unroot, stock rom, corrupted motherboard.
It's always advisable to acquire proper knowledge beforehand.
Don't use Rom Manager ever. Use Odin to flash recovery. Browse our XDA for more...
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I've heard of people damaging their phones on purpose just to make sure that the manufacturer doesn't come to understand that it's been rooted. I guess it's much easier with root access xD
The warranty thing is hardly a problem now, I guess