I knew when I used Asus unlock tool to unlock bootloader, it void warranty, and they will have unlocked record of your device, but if I used the unlock tool with XPrivacy to restrict some permission, will it help me without losing warranty, or then I can't unlock bootloader successfully?
DIXES said:
I knew when I used Asus unlock tool to unlock bootloader, it void warranty, and they will have unlocked record of your device, but if I used the unlock tool with XPrivacy to restrict some permission, will it help me without losing warranty, or then I can't unlock bootloader successfully?
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You need your unique chip serial number cryptographically signed by Asus. So if you block the unlock tool from contacting their server, it will not work.
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Hi, I'm receiving my new Moto G this week and I've read that the only way to gain root access at the moment is asking motorola to unlock the bootloader and thus, losing the warranty.
1.Does Motorola keep track of those who unlock the device so, even if you relock it, your warranty is still void?
2.Is there any other possible way to do that so you don't lose warranty?
3. And if so, is anybody working on that? Because if there will be another way I'd rather wait until some awesome developer achieves that.
Yes because you have to submit “fastboot oem get_unlock_data" to Motorola on their website to get the unlock code for the Bootloader secondary there is a qfuse and/or a flag which can not be set to default (at the moment).
At the moment not.
No idea, i'll wait some time, hopefully there will be a workaround someday. But if i remember right there is no way at the moment to revert the changes once the qfuse is broken.
Read more the questions have already been answered.
Much of Qualcomm's security architecture is implemented using QFuses, which are software-programmable fuses that allow one-time configuration of device settings and cryptographic materials such as hashes or keys. Because of their physical nature, once a QFuse has been blown, it is impossible to "unblow" it to revert its original value.
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Link: Once you REQUEST!!! the unlock code, your warranty will be voided.
Just got the D6633 dual Sim for my wife. I use Nexus devices exclusively but since Sony offers bootloader unlocking I decided to get this phone instead of a Nexus for her.
My question is, should I go through the steps to actually get the bootloader unlock code for future use. I don't plan on unlocking the bootloader just yet but I worry that in the future the service might be discontinued and I'll never get a code from Sony.
It's still under warranty and I'd like to keep it that way so I guess the real question is, is getting the code what voids the warranty or actually preforming the unlock that does it? Is there a counter or some type of a flag in the device that is set permanently or can the bootloader be locked back again like any Nexus device?
Thanks for your help.
No, it's not like KNOX [SAMSUNG] or S-ON [HTC]
Keep the code if you want.
That is one of the reasons I prefer SONY devices, besides the specs and build quality. No stuff like tripping KNOX fuse or getting S-OFF to make an HTC a Google Play Edition for example.
Keep the code, just in case.
TheTeslaCoil said:
No, it's not like KNOX [SAMSUNG] or S-ON [HTC]
Keep the code if you want.
That is one of the reasons I prefer SONY devices, besides the specs and build quality. No stuff like tripping KNOX fuse or getting S-OFF to make an HTC a Google Play Edition for example.
Keep the code, just in case.
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OK, but if there is no tripped flag, how do they know I didn't use the code? I guess you didn't understand my initial question. I can understands the code doesn't expire, but doesn't the act of getting the code voids warranty?
obsanity said:
OK, but if there is no tripped flag, how do they know I didn't use the code? I guess you didn't understand my initial question. I can understands the code doesn't expire, but doesn't the act of getting the code voids warranty?
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You trigger something on their servers, it's all about the IMEI and Serial Number.
Even if you relock the bootloader, they will still know it was unlocked, I for example relocked the bootloader the official way, via SONY website, and got the code in my email.
Not quite. Warrenty is coded when you unlock the boot, nor when you ask for the code.
You can get the code and keep it forever.
Officially there is no way to re lock the bootloader anyway.
However, if you root first, backup the TA patition them unlock the boot, you can restore the TA partition to re lock and don't will not know.
gregbradley said:
Not quite. Warrenty is coded when you unlock the boot, nor when you ask for the code.
You can get the code and keep it forever.
Officially there is no way to re lock the bootloader anyway.
However, if you root first, backup the TA patition them unlock the boot, you can restore the TA partition to re lock and don't will not know.
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True, it is a good idea to backup the TA partion, I myself didn't do it, but it is a good advice.
OK, so I'm gathering that there is a way to root and install recovery without unlocking the bootloader. If that's the case, why would anyone need to open the bootloader?
Also, I'm still not clear on my initial question. Do I loose warranty as soon as I get the unlock code from Sony or does the act of unlocking what voids it.
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OK, so I'm gathering that there is a way to root and install recovery without unlocking the bootloader. If that's the case, why would anyone need to open the bootloader?
Also, I'm still not clear on my initial question. Do I loose warranty as soon as I get the unlock code from Sony or does the act of unlocking what voids it.
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Only when you unlock you lose warranty. But you can backup the TA partition, and relock later, if you want.
With an unlock bootloader you can root Lollipop easy, with a lock bootloader, there are a few steps, like downgrading, for example.
And many more stuff you can do, with an unlocked bootloader, flash custom ROM's...mods, tweaks, etc.
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Only when you unlock you lose warranty. But you can backup the TA partition, and relock later, if you want.
With an unlock bootloader you can root Lollipop easy, with a lock bootloader, there are a few steps, like downgrading, for example.
And many more stuff you can do, with an unlocked bootloader, flash custom ROM's...mods, tweaks, etc.
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So if you can lock it back and need to claim warranty they won't know you ever had it unlocked? Something seems not right.
obsanity said:
So if you can lock it back and need to claim warranty they won't know you ever had it unlocked? Something seems not right.
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If you restore your TA partition, yeah, you can claim warranty.
I have the unlocked us variant of the A9 and want to root it. Since its unlocked does that mean the bootloader is unlocked or do I still need to do that?
jhester1967 said:
I have the unlocked us variant of the A9 and want to root it. Since its unlocked does that mean the bootloader is unlocked or do I still need to do that?
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That means you're sim unlocked meaning you can use any gsm network I believe. To unlock the bootloader, use htcs dev program. To s-off, use sunshine after unlocking the bootloader and rooting. There is a thread for rooting this device and inside such thread are links to htcs dev program/bootloader unlock. Hope this helps!
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That means you're sim unlocked meaning you can use any gsm network I believe. To unlock the bootloader, use htcs dev program. To s-off, use sunshine after unlocking the bootloader and rooting. There is a thread for rooting this device and inside such thread are links to htcs dev program/bootloader unlock. Hope this helps!
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No Simlock free is one thing but HTC A) unlocked means unlocked bootloader and you may flash roms without loss of warranty
JochenP said:
No Simlock free is one thing but HTC A) unlocked means unlocked bootloader and you may flash roms without loss of warranty
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That is true but doesn't the devices bootloader come locked? Because that's what I was getting at.
I just cant stand out with my U11 plus without Root anymore!
But I must unlock the bootloader to root and the only way is to do that is via htcdev ?
I get scared when I read all the warnings on htcdev that the warranties "can" (?) disappear etc..
Is there any other way to root so I dont need to go through htcdev?
Best regards/ David
I contacted the support, and they confirmed that unlock the bootloader will void the warranty.