If I unlock the bootloader , will the mobile voids Sony warranty ?? If yes, can I lock it back ?? An in what way ?? Thanks.
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georgebest said:
If I unlock the bootloader , will the mobile voids Sony warranty ?? If yes, can I lock it back ?? An in what way ?? Thanks.
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once you unlock the bootloader you cannot clear its path by relocking to get back warranty.
It means once u unlock bootload the warranty will void for ever
Everything you need to know about bootloader unlocking of Xperia
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
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Geeks Empire said:
once you unlock the bootloader you cannot clear its path by relocking to get back warranty.
It means once u unlock bootload the warranty will void for ever
Everything you need to know about bootloader unlocking of Xperia
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
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True as stated above, except for one exception if you hard brick your phone, there is no way for them to determine that your phone had the boot loader unlocked. Just requesting the unlock code is not evidence enough that it was unlocked, just that you requested the code. I had done that in the past requested a code and not ever used it because root became available and I found out about loosing DRM keys etc.
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I was wondering if there is a way to unlock the BL without sony ''knowing''. I mean you can restore the TA partition but the IMEI will be registered as unlocked and the warranty will be void.
jls95 said:
I was wondering if there is a way to unlock the BL without sony ''knowing''. I mean you can restore the TA partition but the IMEI will be registered as unlocked and the warranty will be void.
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no
as i know after we relock the bootloader & restore TA,warranty will still be there.
I dont know. To my mind sony would check the IMEI in order to validate the warranty.
If you unlock your bootloader using Flashtool, Sony will not know about it. And you can always restore your TA Partition to reclaim your warranty.
great! thanks for your replies..!!
jls95 said:
I dont know. To my mind sony would check the IMEI in order to validate the warranty.
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Sony only checks the device, not their 'unlocked bootloader database'. If you're lucky, they don't even check the device.
abhi007.john said:
If you unlock your bootloader using Flashtool, Sony will not know about it. And you can always restore your TA Partition to reclaim your warranty.
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Unlocking via Flashtool requires your unlock code by Sony
Joery360 said:
Sony only checks the device, not their 'unlocked bootloader database'. If you're lucky, they don't even check the device.
Unlocking via Flashtool requires your unlock code by Sony
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Hope you are right about your first point.
jls95 said:
Hope you are right about your first point.
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And what if they use their database? You have requested a key, it doesn't say you've used it.
They cannot refuse to repair your phone if your bootloader is locked but their system says you've requested a key.
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.
obsanity said:
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.
TheTeslaCoil said:
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.
Hi guys, I've unlocked the bootloader, then I tried to lock it again, but now BL is set on "RELOCKED" and not on "LOCKED".
So, I think, in case I've to send my phone in warranty, I will have problems!
So, the question is: how can I set again in "LOCKED" the bootloader?
Thank you so much!
Did you not use the unlock code provided by Huawei? Otherwise, they already know you voided the warranty.
hanset said:
Hi guys, I've unlocked the bootloader, then I tried to lock it again, but now BL is set on "RELOCKED" and not on "LOCKED".
So, I think, in case I've to send my phone in warranty, I will have problems!
So, the question is: how can I set again in "LOCKED" the bootloader?
Thank you so much!
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There is no way if you did it with the 16 digit code. It will be only relock and no lock. Had you used the other way of unlocking, you may have locked it again. Whats the requirements, only to regain warranty?
SethW said:
Did you not use the unlock code provided by Huawei? Otherwise, they already know you voided the warranty.
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Yeah, I've requested the code, but it doesn't mean nothing: I Can request it but it doesn't mean that I have to use it! ^_^
Is there a way to set on "locked" the bootloader?
I knew about dc-unlocker, a payware program.. Does It works?
shashank1320 said:
There is no way if you did it with the 16 digit code. It will be only relock and no lock. Had you used the other way of unlocking, you may have locked it again. Whats the requirements, only to regain warranty?
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Yeah, only regain warranty ^_^
hanset said:
Yeah, only regain warranty ^_^
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Don't worry. Unless you run into something very critical you wont need it..even though if you go to service centre, not all cares for bootloader.
shashank1320 said:
Don't worry. Unless you run into something very critical you wont need it..even though if you go to service centre, not all cares for bootloader.
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Ok! Thanks for the support
first relock the bootloader
and then flash the org firmware from Huawei site
same as new
just wipe your device & install stock fimware with sd card everything will fine, like brand new
Ok, perfect.. thx everybody!! Love you
I dont want to loose warranty....xiaomi is so liberal in rooting & encourages it where as huawei does completely opposite
whats d use of partnership with xda when just unlocking boot loaders voids u'r warranty
anyways is there any other way to root without loosing warranty ??
sreekantt said:
I dont want to loose warranty....xiaomi is so liberal in rooting & encourages it where as huawei does completely opposite
whats d use of partnership with xda when just unlocking boot loaders voids u'r warranty
anyways is there any other way to root without loosing warranty ??
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It depends cause in my region (SEA) unlocking the bootloader does not void warranty.
darKz22 said:
It depends cause in my region (SEA) unlocking the bootloader does not void warranty.
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sorry....my bad....in my region also ...it wont void warranty- contacted support
btw...can we re lock boot loader ourselves ?
sreekantt said:
sorry....my bad....in my region also ...it wont void warranty- contacted support
btw...can we re lock boot loader ourselves ?
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If you know how then yes. I dont know any ways to relock bootloader completely and someone on other threads says it is tricky
Hi at all
I have my edge from 2 months and i a wanna root the device to install magisk ect ect...
But in the rules of motorola unlock bootloader website , i read that the unlock the device , void the warranty ...
It's real? Reflash and lock the bootloader to stock , warranty return?
Thanks
bmw320cd said:
Hi at all
I have my edge from 2 months and i a wanna root the device to install magisk ect ect...
But in the rules of motorola unlock bootloader website , i read that the unlock the device , void the warranty ...
It's real? Reflash and lock the bootloader to stock , warranty return?
Thanks
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Yes unlocking the bootloader does void warranty.
Motorola rarely enforces it, and will fix or replace if there was a manufacturer problem.
sd_shadow said:
Yes unlocking the bootloader does void warranty.
Motorola rarely enforces it, and will fix or replace if there was a manufacturer problem.
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I have the screen that already tends to green on greyish colors so I'm afraid that by unlocking the BL then maybe when I decide to send it to assistance, they won't recognize the damage