Is the SquareTrade plan void if I unlock the tablet, I am wanting to unlock and install a rom but at the same time don't want to be without a warranty.
Thanks Everyone
As nobody with such plan responded...
Your best move would be to look for terms of your plan and search for something like user interfering/changing softwere, or more specificaly, unlocking bootloader/device.
I had two warranty plans, one from asus, the other one was a bonus from the shop I bought my tf700. Both are void due to unlocking... Check your plan terms and make your decision
I have a similar protection plan that I bought with the tablet from Best Buy and I know that I am covered. This is the only reason I decided to go forward with unlocking bootloader, rooting, and flashing a new ROM. I am glad I did and often question how I tolerated this thing before, but if did not have that coverage then I would not have made the switch. Like the previous response said, it would prob be best to search through the terms of your contract to see exactly what you are covered for.
As long as you get the accidental coverage, you're all set.
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Thanks for all your replys. I got mad enough at the stock os that i unlocked and flashed a new rom anyway. I am glad i did now running clean rom and more then hppy with it i plan on buy the new warranty as it looks like it will still cover me.
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
How do you know your cover with the best buy warranty? Did you get the 2 year $160 one? Im still on the firmware i bought it with because im debating on unlocking it but dont want to void my warranty
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Turin87 said:
I have a similar protection plan that I bought with the tablet from Best Buy and I know that I am covered. This is the only reason I decided to go forward with unlocking bootloader, rooting, and flashing a new ROM. I am glad I did and often question how I tolerated this thing before, but if did not have that coverage then I would not have made the switch. Like the previous response said, it would prob be best to search through the terms of your contract to see exactly what you are covered for.
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How do you know your still covered with the best buy warranty? Did you get the 2 year $160 one? Im still on the firmware i bought it with because im debating on unlocking it but dont want to void my warranty
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ryanskeltis said:
How do you know your cover with the best buy warranty? Did you get the 2 year $160 one? Im still on the firmware i bought it with because im debating on unlocking it but dont want to void my warranty
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How do you know your still covered with the best buy warranty? Did you get the 2 year $160 one? Im still on the firmware i bought it with because im debating on unlocking it but dont want to void my warranty
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The only way that asus knows the dev is unlocked is the fact that the tablet says "this device is unlocked" in the top left corner when you first boot it up. They could dig a little deeper and of course find out if that was not there but this makes it simple for them. Best buy however, does not care about that crap. I have already taken mine in and got a brand new replacement and they did not bother to worry about the dev being unlocked for a split second. The guy even told me when I bought it, I was covered for any reason and I was sitting there talking to him about rooting and what not. Best buy prob has a deal with asus for being a dealer/distributer of their product that says asus cant bother to "honor" warranties or whatever, or best buy will turn around and sell it as a refurb. Either way, your covered and this is the only reason I feel so comfortable with having my dev unlocked, rooted, and booted with some CROMi because it is a completely diff device with it.
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The only way that asus knows the dev is unlocked is the fact that the tablet says "this device is unlocked" in the top left corner when you first boot it up.
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This is completely false - Asus knows if you are unlocked without even touching your device. In order to unlock, you device MUST contact Asus and they record your serial number.
For what its worth, SquareTrade is MUCH less expensive as well (although you do have to mail it to them unlike Best Buy)...
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The only way that asus knows the dev is unlocked is the fact that the tablet says "this device is unlocked" in the top left corner when you first boot it up. They could dig a little deeper and of course find out if that was not there but this makes it simple for them. Best buy however, does not care about that crap. I have already taken mine in and got a brand new replacement and they did not bother to worry about the dev being unlocked for a split second. The guy even told me when I bought it, I was covered for any reason and I was sitting there talking to him about rooting and what not. Best buy prob has a deal with asus for being a dealer/distributer of their product that says asus cant bother to "honor" warranties or whatever, or best buy will turn around and sell it as a refurb. Either way, your covered and this is the only reason I feel so comfortable with having my dev unlocked, rooted, and booted with some CROMi because it is a completely diff device with it.
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well thank you very much i was debating on unlocking mine because i bought the warranty, but now that i know best buy doesnt care, im gonna unlock it, thank you
Belenus93 said:
Thanks for all your replys. I got mad enough at the stock os that i unlocked and flashed a new rom anyway. I am glad i did now running clean rom and more then hppy with it i plan on buy the new warranty as it looks like it will still cover me.
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
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One thing to check for is if they cover damage. My SIII has full damage protection, and I had rooted it, but since it got totally hosed, they couldn't turn it on to check if it had been rooted or not. If your tablet's plan has the same thing, and it stops working, just drop it from the second story before you send it in.
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One thing to check for is if they cover damage. My SIII has full damage protection, and I had rooted it, but since it got totally hosed, they couldn't turn it on to check if it had been rooted or not. If your tablet's plan has the same thing, and it stops working, just drop it from the second story before you send it in.
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Exactly - that's why the "accidental coverage" is so important - it literally covers ANY problem. Think about it - if you brick a device while flashing firmware, that damage was accidental, right (surely, you didn't MEAN to brick your device!)?
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I'm sure its a little pre-mature since it just came out here in the U.S. yesterday but, has anyone heard anything about the tf700 getting the bootloader unlocking tool? My tf700 is on its way here now, and all thought I'm sure its great stock, I have to have my custom rom's.
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No definites, but I read on here yesterday that the Prime got it within a month, so I would wager that by early August things will get up and running.
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No definites, but I read on here yesterday that the Prime got it within a month, so I would wager that by early August things will get up and running.
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I only said this about TF300, not the Prime, but I have hopes set high too
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I only said this about TF300, not the Prime, but I have hopes set high too
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Ah yes, that was it. Oh well, even a more recent example.
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Ah yes, that was it. Oh well, even a more recent example.
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I remember the Prime got it in about a month. The forums were flipping out though, they couldn't handle not having it yet, so Asus put it out there.
I came here to ask if the bootloader is locked. This makes me sad. I'm not willing to lose my hardware warranty to flash roms. This, plus the lack of micro-usb and the use of nvidia will force me to buy something else.
It's a shame, the tablet is amazing in every other way.
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I came here to ask if the bootloader is locked. This makes me sad. I'm not willing to lose my hardware warranty to flash roms. This, plus the lack of micro-usb and the use of nvidia will force me to buy something else.
It's a shame, the tablet is amazing in every other way.
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What are you talking about. Every single Android device starts with a locked bootloader when it's released. ASUS has been pretty quick with unlocking tools so far.
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What are you talking about. Every single Android device starts with a locked bootloader when it's released. ASUS has been pretty quick with unlocking tools so far.
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His issue is more that the warranty is voided than it shipping locked. To which I agree with him, but its not a dealbreaker since literally the only devices that DONT do that are the Nexus devices.
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I came here to ask if the bootloader is locked. This makes me sad. I'm not willing to lose my hardware warranty to flash roms. This, plus the lack of micro-usb and the use of nvidia will force me to buy something else.
It's a shame, the tablet is amazing in every other way.
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If your willing to spend a extra $60, buy a squaretrade warranty for two years. Everything is covered, even if you drop it in a pool. On something this expensive, $60 for two years of awesome insurance is pretty cheap. They don't mind a unlocked bootloader either.
ASUS's statement is that you MAY lose your warranty after doing this, not that you WILL. In this respect they don't diverge much from HTC or - I believe - Samsung (not that I'm ASUS's fanboy, just saying). Search xda forums, there was a bunch of people who got their Primes fixed on warranty's conditions after unlocking, rooting and going into a bootloop.
I have never seen a confirmed case of a mfr denying hardware warranty for rooting, unlocking or flashing roms. I've returned/rma'd several defective devices with one or more of those attributes. Now if you brick it flashing then all bets are off.
Also, so you don't like nvidia, cant live with propritary usb connector(micro usb can't charge this baby anyway), and cant deal with unlocking bootloader. Just exactly what tablet are you going to buy that doesnt have any of those issues and isn't 49.99 from china?
Microusb charges tablets just fine. My touch pad, for example, has it.
I'll wait?
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ASUS's statement is that you MAY lose your warranty after doing this, not that you WILL. In this respect they don't diverge much from HTC or - I believe - Samsung (not that I'm ASUS's fanboy, just saying). Search xda forums, there was a bunch of people who got their Primes fixed on warranty's conditions after unlocking, rooting and going into a bootloop.
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Good to know, but I'm still a bit wary...
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I came here to ask if the bootloader is locked. This makes me sad. I'm not willing to lose my hardware warranty to flash roms. This, plus the lack of micro-usb and the use of nvidia will force me to buy something else.
It's a shame, the tablet is amazing in every other way.
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Like everyone is saying, You can still get warranty service for hardware issues even if your unlocked. The only downside to unlocking is ASUS won't give your tablet OTA updates, but you can still download and flash the firmware from the asus support website. And chances are if you're unlocked, you're not using the stock firmware.
I think asus has to use their own proprietary plug that to make it work with the dock. You are still given a cable which plugs into your transformer on one end and into a usb port on the other end, so so lack of microusb is really a non-issue.
Don't understand what's wrong with Nvidia, most of the issues so far seem to be software related. Tegra also comes with some nice bells and whistles.
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Microusb charges tablets just fine. My touch pad, for example, has it.
I'll wait?
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I assume the power throughput needed to charge the two relatively large batteries at once pretty much excludes microUSB charging cables (which use standardized maximum power on the pins). For smaller battery capacity, less-capable tablets, such as, with all respect, your TouchPad, it's indeed fine. What are you waiting for, if I may ask? Till, somewhere, somehow, ASUS decides to heed your lonely call for microUSB and ditches it on newer iterations (or units) of the Infinity? Just kidding, obviously, but the question still stand, especially when you couple it to the (pretty much sure-fire near-)future availability of the unlocked bootloader.
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Like everyone is saying, You can still get warranty service for hardware issues even if your unlocked. The only downside to unlocking is ASUS won't give your tablet OTA updates, but you can still download and flash the firmware from the asus support website. And chances are if you're unlocked, you're not using the stock firmware.
I think asus has to use their own proprietary plug that to make it work with the dock. You are still given a cable which plugs into your transformer on one end and into a usb port on the other end, so so lack of microusb is really a non-issue.
Don't understand what's wrong with Nvidia, most of the issues so far seem to be software related. Tegra also comes with some nice bells and whistles.
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Sorry but that is incorrect. The Asus warning and agreement is very clear on this. If you unlock your bootloader they basically have nothing for you what so ever. Hardware included.
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Sorry but that is incorrect. The Asus warning and agreement is very clear on this. If you unlock your bootloader they basically have nothing for you what so ever. Hardware included.
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I know the warning says otherwise, but people have still managed to get their ulocked transformers fixed. Either asus has somehow decided to still do hardware repairs, or the warranty centers put off checking the devices. I personally wouldn't count on it. Make sure your transformer is issue free before unlocking, and don't send it in just because you bricked it.(which shouldn't be possible unless you tried to overwrite the bootloader and lost fastboot)
I'm just saying the odds are if your unlocked, you're still going to get warranty service.
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Since no bootloader unlocking tool is available, does that mean I can't even flash a stock rom?
Got mine from China and itching to get US or UK or whatever rom on it, but I can't seem to find anything in the forum
I believe you already got a response to that in another thread.
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I believe you already got a response to that in another thread.
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Thanks for your reply, and for the write-up you did in the other thread.
I had already read it when I posted here but it isn't clear to me - probably my bad, I'm used to flashing my Samsung Galaxy S (1&3) but I've never done it on a tablet and it seems different. I haven't found any clear instructions on doing so for the TPI.
I get that you used SuperCharger V6, it didn't work and froze up your tablet, then you got it to work as you described.
So, I don't know if I still need to use SuperCharger (which from what I gather is not a modified rom??) or just copy the files you mentioned to the SDcard, and once the files are copied how to get to recovery mode and if root is even required :s
I'm very sorry if these things seem obvious to you all, but the TPI forum is still a bit empty and I couldn't find this info here. Don't even know if what works for the Prime will work for Infinity so I'm not sure I should go digging there as well.
Maybe thinking of returning my infinity. So far I see no difference between this and my android phone. I only bought it a week ago. Would best buy return in even if its unlocked and rooted?
I'd say its pretty unethical to return an unlocked device unless its defective, as they'd just put it back on the shelf and whoever buys it next would be conned out of their warranty. Its why many of us wait for our return period to expire before doing such things.
For that reason, the unlock might give you trouble if the staff there goes out of their way to look for it. In this case, your success would be completely dependent on luck.
Root itself shouldnt pose an issue as it can easily be undone.
I used to work there, best buy wouldn't even know that it is rooted/unlocked. They will most likely send it back to the manufacturer anyways. Very rarely is it open boxed
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BKinney said:
I used to work there, best buy wouldn't even know that it is rooted/unlocked. They will most likely send it back to the manufacturer anyways. Very rarely is it open boxed
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They would know if its unlocked since it will indicate it on initial boot on the top right or left from what I've read here.
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They would know if its unlocked though since it will indicate it on initial boot on the top right or left from what I've read here.
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Yep, it says something like"This device is unlocked" in the upper lefthand corner.
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Yep, it says something like"This device is unlocked" in the upper lefthand corner.
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I think the indication was that they literally don't even turn it on. They take what you give them and mail it back to Asus without looking at it.
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I think the indication was that they literally don't even turn it on. They take what you give them and mail it back to Asus without looking at it.
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From my experience returning tablets/electronics from BB, they check to make sure it works. With tablets they almost always attempt to turn the device on to see if it works regardless the reason for the return. Its pretty much the first thing they do after taking it out of its box. When I swapped out my Infinity, they turned mine on to check. They were going to do a factory reset but I had already done it prior. So in the end they will more then likely notice that it is unlocked. I hope they don't resell your unlocked tablet. I wouldn't want to get one already without warranty.
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yes, will turn it on. but just don't turn it off and they won't see the unlocked message. put to sleep instead.
Bestbuy won't know what the unlocked message means anyway and also wouldn't know it's not there on a retail TF.
FWIW, I returned a TF300 and TF700 to Bestbuy and both were unlocked. No issues with the return at all. They didn't even ask if anything was wrong with them.
Best buy will let you return it, but like others said unless it's defective they may well resell. However if it's defective i would have no qualms returning it.
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Hey!
I recently got my TF700 and realized after I had done the OTA update I wouldn't be able to use NvFlash to protect my device- and I'm really scared of unlocking it without the protection of NvFlash so I've been holding off.
Could I use something like squaretrade to warranty my device, so I can just use their insurance to fix my device if I mess it up- regardless of my official Asus warranty being voided?
Thanks for the help!
inlineboy said:
Hey!
I recently got my TF700 and realized after I had done the OTA update I wouldn't be able to use NvFlash to protect my device- and I'm really scared of unlocking it without the protection of NvFlash so I've been holding off.
Could I use something like squaretrade to warranty my device, so I can just use their insurance to fix my device if I mess it up- regardless of my official Asus warranty being voided?
Thanks for the help!
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Yep - I'd highly recommend SquareTrade... Just make sure you get the accidental coverage - that way, there is no question as to whether or not it's covered. If you decide to get a SquareTrade warranty, PM me for a 30% discount code (I think it's good until the end of the week).
EDIT: Sorry, someone else already requested the code (I posted about it in another thread) - it was first come, first serve. However, I'm sure someone else has one for you - if not, just wait a week or two, I'm sure I'll get another one...
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Yep - I'd highly recommend SquareTrade... Just make sure you get the accidental coverage - that way, there is no question as to whether or not it's covered. If you decide to get a SquareTrade warranty, PM me for a 30% discount code (I think it's good until the end of the week).
EDIT: Sorry, someone else already requested the code (I posted about it in another thread) - it was first come, first serve. However, I'm sure someone else has one for you - if not, just wait a week or two, I'm sure I'll get another one...
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Oh alright awesome, I just wanted to make sure!
Oh its no problem at all, good looking out though bud! Yeah definitely I think I'll wait around for a discount code from someone- being a poor college student isn't the cheapest profession lol!
Well if you want to just PM me if you get another one and don't mind that would be great!
Also quick question! Do you know if it is a single warranty replacement, or during the two years I have the insurance I have a certain number of replacements available?
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Hi,
I want to send my unlocked device in to have the dust under the screen removed and the bezel glued down properly. It is 2 months old. My question:
Is there anything i should do or ask or mention before sending it in?
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Hmm... They will probably try to charge you as you are unlocked
How did you get dust under the screen?
They'll probably change the motherboard, preventing you from unlocking, and charge your for that, too. :silly:
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Hmm... They will probably try to charge you as you are unlocked
How did you get dust under the screen?
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It was there since the day I unboxed it... I'm extremely unhappy with this tablet's build quality... I'll never buy ASUS again... Just a pity it was the last one in stock and I desperately wanted one, otherwise I would've returned it the same day
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They'll probably change the motherboard, preventing you from unlocking, and charge your for that, too. :silly:
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Why would they change the motherboard? How much would it cost to keep the device unlocked?
Is it possible to lock it myself to save on the costs?
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Why would they change the motherboard? How much would it cost to keep the device unlocked?
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This is called irony. Many 700 owners are unhappy with how their RMAs have been handled.
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Is it possible to lock it myself to save on the costs?
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Nope, unlocking your 700 is impossible without use of ASUS' tool, relocking is impossible without the noble help of ASUS Support.
Do you think they will honour my wishes if i ask them NOT to relock it, even if i have to pay for the repairs?
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Do you think they will honour my wishes if i ask them NOT to relock it, even if i have to pay for the repairs?
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Why don't you ask them? What have you got to lose?
Sorry mine and Marty's comments were a bit sarcastic. You probably won't lose your unlock status for removing the dust unless they replace the motherboard as part of that process.
I'd ask Asus what is involved first. Don't take our words about what they will or won't do
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Do you think they will honour my wishes if i ask them NOT to relock it, even if i have to pay for the repairs?
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Well, at least you can mention you want to retain the unlocked bootloader status. Doesn't hurt.
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Why don't you ask them? What have you got to lose?
Sorry mine and Marty's comments were a bit sarcastic. You probably won't lose your unlock status for removing the dust unless they replace the motherboard as part of that process.
I'd ask Asus what is involved first. Don't take our words about what they will or won't do
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Indeed my remark was sarcastic -- and sbdags is absolutely right: your lock status will not change as long as they keep their hands off your motherboard. Seeing that your screen is the problem, I'd be surprised if they had to work on that. Even if they do, you'd have a case to take to them and get it fixed.
If the main board in the device is not being replaced to touched, the bootloader will not be relocked. They have no reason to relock it if all you are doing is getting the screen sent cleaned out. Even if the screen was replaced, there's not reason to relock the bootloader. Now, if the main board had to be changed, than yes; new main board = locked bootloader on new one.
Now, I'm not sure where you're from, but here in the US, unlocking the bootloader would void the warranty. Even a defective screen would not be covered once you unlock it. The warranty is taken as whole. I've heard that this is not true in the EU, but I am not 100% sure as I do not know the region's warranty policies.
I would call and ask. And if they can make an RMA for you, it doesn't hurt to request that they do not relock it.
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If the main board in the device is not being replaced to touched, the bootloader will not be relocked. They have no reason to relock it if all you are doing is getting the screen sent cleaned out. Even if the screen was replaced, there's not reason to relock the bootloader. Now, if the main board had to be changed, than yes; new main board = locked bootloader on new one.
Now, I'm not sure where you're from, but here in the US, unlocking the bootloader would void the warranty. Even a defective screen would not be covered once you unlock it. The warranty is taken as whole. I've heard that this is not true in the EU, but I am not 100% sure as I do not know the region's warranty policies.
I would call and ask. And if they can make an RMA for you, it doesn't hurt to request that they do not relock it.
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Wow, thanx for this reply straight from the top
I'm from South Africa. I'll have to try my best to speak to a technician directly because here, most of the people that I will have to deal with via phone or email probably don't even know what an "OS" is, if asked
Thanx for the advice
Hey bro,
I made a post on this section about my Tf700 not turning. + my bootloader was unlocked.
I emailed the Asus RMA department for RMA#, they told me that it was 65$ for labour fee + Material charges.
SO i just sent it in, kinda getting mad about dying on me suddenly.
After 2 days, they sent my tf700 back, they locked my boot loader (I thiink. New part # was 90R-Ok0QMB20000Y, Main_BD). Main board?
They didn't charge me anything. They sent it through purolator express for free. Everything free of charge.
I expected to do pay something but it was all free even though my bootloader was unlocked AND email CRS told me that fee was 100%.
Hi guys, I bought this tablet almost a year ago and now it's becoming more laggy every day so I thought I could unlock it just to flash a ROM and try to solve I/O problems. The only thing I'm worried about is the warranty which I wouldn't have if I unlocked the tablet and it broke. Finally my question is: 'Is it really worth it to unlock the Infinity?'
Yes definitely
Doesn't the manufacturer's warranty expire after 1 year?
If so, then unlocking it would be an option.
Alternatively, you could root it (while keeping it locked) & remove/disable functions you're not using in order to see if that helps (personally, I haven't noticed any lag or I/O issues on mine).
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Doesn't the manufacturer's warranty expire after 1 year?
If so, then unlocking it would be an option.
Alternatively, you could root it (while keeping it locked) & remove/disable functions you're not using in order to see if that helps (personally, I haven't noticed any lag or I/O issues on mine).
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I live in Italy where the legal warranty is two years and my tablet is already rooted but I didn't manage to improve my tablet's performances.
As your manufacturer's warranty has passed anyway, I'd vote for unlocking and installing a custom ROM. You will not believe you could stand the performance out of the box afterwards.
It hasn't passed unfortunately...
jeff96 said:
It hasn't passed unfortunately...
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It's a decision you'll have to make: Live with a locked tablet that you are dissapointed with each time you turn it on, or unlock and tremendously enjoy it each time you turn it on.
What type of person are you? Would you go for a family sedan with all the security bells and whistles or rather drive a 70's Aston Martin convertible with no seart belts? :laugh:
I can guarantee you this tablet on Cromi-X will feel as if you bought a new device!
In the meantime you could implement elfaure's Browser2RAM script on your locked and rooted device. That will improve your browsing experience a lot, but do nothing for lag in multi-tasking and such. Look for his thread in the development section.
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It's a decision you'll have to make: Live with a locked tablet that you are dissapointed with each time you turn it on, or unlock and tremendously enjoy it each time you turn it on.
What type of person are you? Would you go for a family sedan with all the security bells and whistles or rather drive a 70's Aston Martin convertible with no seart belts? :laugh:
I can guarantee you this tablet on Cromi-X will feel as if you bought a new device!
In the meantime you could implement elfaure's Browser2RAM script on your locked and rooted device. That will improve your browsing experience a lot, but do nothing for lag in multi-tasking and such. Look for his thread in the development section.
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I'll choose the Aston Martin... You persuaded me that unlocking the tablet is the best solution to all the issues. Thank you very much man!
jeff96 said:
I'll choose the Aston Martin... You persuaded me that unlocking the tablet is the best solution to all the issues. Thank you very much man!
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:GOOD:
Drive carefully!
Unlocked...
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I cant tell you in public what i think about what you did cus i am your bro but remember: our society is catafratta
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jeff96 said:
Hi guys, I bought this tablet almost a year ago and now it's becoming more laggy every day so I thought I could unlock it just to flash a ROM and try to solve I/O problems. The only thing I'm worried about is the warranty which I wouldn't have if I unlocked the tablet and it broke. Finally my question is: 'Is it really worth it to unlock the Infinity?'
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Of course you should
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TonyStarkArc said:
I cant tell you in public what i think about what you did cus i am your bro but remember: our society is catafratta
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I'm afraid that my crash course Italian does not provide me with enough knowledge to understand what you're saying here. Or have you been using recreational drugs?
Do it. If it's lasted a year without showing any manufacturer flaws then it will be fine. The warranty only covers manufacturer defects anyway. Trust me I felt the same way you did, it's definitely worth it to unlock.
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jeff96 said:
Hi guys, I bought this tablet almost a year ago and now it's becoming more laggy every day so I thought I could unlock it just to flash a ROM and try to solve I/O problems. The only thing I'm worried about is the warranty which I wouldn't have if I unlocked the tablet and it broke. Finally my question is: 'Is it really worth it to unlock the Infinity?'
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I have the same thinking as you, after 2 months i decided that I should unlock my tablet. TF700 is laggy and slow out from the box, it defeat the purpose of using this tablet. Once you unlock, you'll never ever want to go back.:good::cyclops: I recommend the Chromi-X rom and Max kernel, one of the best.
MartyHulskemper said:
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I'm afraid that my crash course Italian does not provide me with enough knowledge to understand what you're saying here. Or have you been using recreational drugs?
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just search in youtube ''Andrea Diprè canta per Sasha Grey - by Christian Ice''
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I have found out that installing Seeder improved my performance a good deal. (Requires root.)
Thanks for the thread.
My warranty just expired and I was wondering whether there was anything preventing me from unlocking.
etique57 said:
Thanks for the thread.
My warranty just expired and I was wondering whether there was anything preventing me from unlocking.
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Nope! Do it! :cyclops: