My mic died on my droid maxx and I am wanting to try and get a warranty replacement. The problem is I unlocked the bootloader via the china man. I am aware that some phones have a "fuse" that is tripped when you unlock but have heard of people resetting it on other phones. So... I wondered if the droid maxx has a hardware or software "fuse" and if so does anyone have a way to restore my phone to "warranty-able" condition. :fingers-crossed:
AFAIK there is a possibility to re-lock the bootloader with a fastboot command but the phone in fastboot mode will show not the original "Device is LOCKED. Status Code: 0" but some other code indicating that bootloader was re-locked. I could be wrong but it seems to be Code 2. So there is a chance that you'll have to pay for replacement as warranty is void as soon as you unlock the bootloader.
chuck864 said:
My mic died on my droid maxx and I am wanting to try and get a warranty replacement. The problem is I unlocked the bootloader via the china man. I am aware that some phones have a "fuse" that is tripped when you unlock but have heard of people resetting it on other phones. So... I wondered if the droid maxx has a hardware or software "fuse" and if so does anyone have a way to restore my phone to "warranty-able" condition. :fingers-crossed:
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I concure with stanislavshulgin; you can relock the bootloader via fastboot but it will show as status 2. Also note that the steps on the moto website to re-lock the bootloader are incomplete. There are a couple of additional commands that need to be issued, one of which is "fastboot oem lock begin" the other might be "fastboot oem lock finish" but it's been so long since I did one that I can't remember. A little research should get you the correct commands and steps.
chuck864 said:
My mic died on my droid maxx and I am wanting to try and get a warranty replacement. The problem is I unlocked the bootloader via the china man. I am aware that some phones have a "fuse" that is tripped when you unlock but have heard of people resetting it on other phones. So... I wondered if the droid maxx has a hardware or software "fuse" and if so does anyone have a way to restore my phone to "warranty-able" condition. :fingers-crossed:
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my mic died a few weeks later after i unlocked the bootloader... via sunshine app... coincidence?
ceelos218 said:
my mic died a few weeks later after i unlocked the bootloader... via sunshine app... coincidence?
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I suspect coincidence. I had several Droid Maxx's with unlocked bootloaders and the mic's didn't die
Ha interesting, my right ear on my wired headset jack went out after I unlocked. Not sure why it would sudden stop working either.
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Hi guys,
I know that this is a problem among other phones and I tried the trick where I hit the phone softly against the table or my hand. The vibrating comes back on briefly but then it goes away again. Anyone know:
1) Any other solutions? I'm pretty sure the internal vibrator is broken.
2) If warranty covers this? And if it does, can people give me direction to unroot my phone that so my warranty isn't voided?
Thanks
Unlocking the bootloader pretty much voided the warranty.
Depends on who check your phone, I know with the Nexus 1, HTC was doing repair work on hardware
problems even with an unlock bl.
To answer your question, relock the bootloader and run the RUU
baseballfanz said:
Unlocking the bootloader pretty much voided the warranty.
Depends on who check your phone, I know with the Nexus 1, HTC was doing repair work on hardware
problems even with an unlock bl.
To answer your question, relock the bootloader and run the RUU
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HTC will honor the warranty a lot of times if its strictly hardware related.
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So if I relock the bootloader, they'll still know that I unlocked it?
dragonblade1214 said:
So if I relock the bootloader, they'll still know that I unlocked it?
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Yes it will say "relocked" instead of "locked". Like mentioned already, HTC is pretty good at warranty when it's hardware problem.
And there's no way to get rid of that at all? :/
And Tmobile also doesn't check the bootloader and whatnot when doing this?
I have searched and came up with no results, can the xt926 BL unlock exploit be used in the xt925?
I ask because if I unlock my 925 with the official moto tool it will be blacklisted and i will lose warranty...
The only difference between both is the unlockable BL and the radios so it *should* work, right?
has anyone tried this?
Yes it should work, it is good for any of the Moto phones with the newer snapdragon chipset (Razr HD, Atrix HD and Razr M).
amedeh123 said:
I have searched and came up with no results, can the xt926 BL unlock exploit be used in the xt925?
I ask because if I unlock my 925 with the official moto tool it will be blacklisted and i will lose warranty...
The only difference between both is the unlockable BL and the radios so it *should* work, right?
has anyone tried this?
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You'll still might have a warranty problem if you send it in for a repair. You might not be blacklisted and you might flash a custom logo that doesn't have the bootloader unlocked screen, but that's a superficial and cosmetic fix.
amedeh123 said:
I have searched and came up with no results, can the xt926 BL unlock exploit be used in the xt925?
I ask because if I unlock my 925 with the official moto tool it will be blacklisted and i will lose warranty...
The only difference between both is the unlockable BL and the radios so it *should* work, right?
has anyone tried this?
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Hello, where can i find this exploit?
Thanks
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You'll still might have a warranty problem if you send it in for a repair. You might not be blacklisted and you might flash a custom logo that doesn't have the bootloader unlocked screen, but that's a superficial and cosmetic fix.
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Not really, over here the warranty is honored by certified 3rd party shops that in most cases repair our phones themselves (instead of the carrier dealing with it), mostly they only check for the warranty status via IMEI number before repairing it (thats from experience). This "cosmetic fix" is exactly what im looking for.
jluiscc25 said:
Hello, where can i find this exploit?
Thanks
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Google "motopocalypse"
coolloser said:
Yes it should work, it is good for any of the Moto phones with the newer snapdragon chipset (Razr HD, Atrix HD and Razr M).
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anyway, since my phone isn't insured, i wont be trying this...
ill either give it some time for possible defects to arise before using the official method OR for someone that actually tries it and posts here his results
amedeh123 said:
Not really, over here the warranty is honored by certified 3rd party shops that in most cases repair our phones themselves (instead of the carrier dealing with it), mostly they only check for the warranty status via IMEI number before repairing it (thats from experience). This "cosmetic fix" is exactly what im looking for.
Google "motopocalypse"
anyway, since my phone isn't insured, i wont be trying this...
ill either give it some time for possible defects to arise before using the official method OR for someone that actually tries it and posts here his results
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I unlocked the bootloader on my 926 on Verizon. I installed the replacement Moto boot image for the cosmetic effect. If you boot the phone into the Fastboot screen the menu does say the phone is unlocked. According to the creator of the unlock exploit, Dan Rosenberg, the unlock blows a fuse inside the CPU chip and the unlocking is permanent. Even Verizon can't re-lock it with a firmware update. Your warranty would be permanently voided. But as was said, if a third party shop is only looking for a covered IMEI you should be good.
Back in 2012 I used to own a Galaxy S3. Installing custom ROMs was simple. Now you have to request an unlock code from Motorola? Is this so they can keep track of who is voiding their warranty? I kind of don't want to unlock mine for this reason, but I'm afraid that when the warranty expires this tool will be gone and it'll be permanently locked.
Yes, it's for keeping track of warranty status.
The tool won't be disabled after warranty expires.
So a year from now I'll still be able to unlock the bootloader?
Took me 1 minute. Can't see a complicated thing. It safer now. Years ago you needed to flash a custom bootloader with a high risk of hardbrick.
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So a year from now I'll still be able to unlock the bootloader?
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Yes.
Aftcomet said:
Back in 2012 I used to own a Galaxy S3. Installing custom ROMs was simple. Now you have to request an unlock code from Motorola? Is this so they can keep track of who is voiding their warranty? I kind of don't want to unlock mine for this reason, but I'm afraid that when the warranty expires this tool will be gone and it'll be permanently locked.
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Also, you're comparing a Samsung phone with a Motorola phone. Two different companies with different policies.
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alfick3 said:
Also, you're comparing a Samsung phone with a Motorola phone. Two different companies with different policies.
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True that! I much prefer Motorola. I only have Linux on my laptop and Odin for flashing Samsung phones is a nightmare outside of windoze. Motorola phones can be flashed via command line with the SDK toolkit on any operating system. I remember having a Galaxy Nexus and once the bootloader's is unlocked, it'd show an open padlock on the boot screen.
If unlocking the bootloader is too much of a bother, get yourself a budget phone that doesn't have a bootloader. Then root with a couple clicks via Cydia Impactor. You'll never get Android updates, won't be able to flash ROM's, and if you brick your phone, I don't know any way to unbrick it, but you won't have to unlock a bootloader!
I want to do this. Is there a way to do so and retain data?
gunnyman said:
I want to do this. Is there a way to do so and retain data?
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via fastboot...
fastboot oem lock
I don't recall if it factory defaults, as I rarely lock
bootloader locked now won't boot
All I want to do is run the RUU to get it back to stock
gunnyman said:
bootloader locked now won't boot
All I want to do is run the RUU to get it back to stock
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Download appropriate RUU from https://forum.xda-developers.com/u11/how-to/collection-htcu-u11-ruu-firmware-t3612048 place it on SD card, rename to 2PZCIMG.zip, put SD card into phone, press & hold vol down and power button to boot into download mode and confirm RUU flashing (battery should be over 30 or something %)
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I have twrp still installed recovery won't start and it doesn't boot
gunnyman said:
I have twrp still installed recovery won't start and it doesn't boot
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I edited my post for better description. You should do what it says there (you need to boot to download mode).
Also relocking bootloader with twrp still installed is a no no
Ok. Thanks. I'm charging phone now I got running ruu exe sorted. Thanks for the push in the right direction
gunnyman said:
Ok. Thanks. I'm charging phone now I got running ruu exe sorted. Thanks for the push in the right direction
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Np.. Hope you get it sorted.
(the steps I described I described are for sd card method, if there is ruu exe for your variant you should just follow instructions once you start ruu exe on your computer)
I was freaking out because I was getting USB error 170 running the RUU. Got it all sorted out and am back up and running.
gunnyman said:
I was freaking out because I was getting USB error 170 running the RUU. Got it all sorted out and am back up and running.
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Good to hear :good:
Sorry to hijack the thread but is there any way to unlock bootloader without going through the htcdev method? I believe that the warranty is voided if i unlock my bootloader and the support will not entertain any hardware damage (not caused by me) which is why i wanted to unlock without using htcdev. Any info is appreciated, thanks!
tokenbest said:
Sorry to hijack the thread but is there any way to unlock bootloader without going through the htcdev method? I believe that the warranty is voided if i unlock my bootloader and the support will not entertain any hardware damage (not caused by me) which is why i wanted to unlock without using htcdev. Any info is appreciated, thanks!
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There isn't at least for now. And in any case until there is s-off even if there was other way it will show as relocked and modified after you lock it again.
there's no sunshine in the sky for now, but warranty is not voided in most countries/cases anyway.
velimircek said:
There isn't at least for now. And in any case until there is s-off even if there was other way it will show as relocked and modified after you lock it again.
there's no sunshine in the sky for now, but warranty is not voided in most countries/cases anyway.
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Thanks but sadly.. the customer support for HTC Singapore said warranty would be void after unlocking bootloader and any issues would not be covered, seriously though -_- sucks to hear that and making me hesitate on purchasing a U11 currently.
tokenbest said:
Thanks but sadly.. the customer support for HTC Singapore said warranty would be void after unlocking bootloader and any issues would not be covered, seriously though -_- sucks to hear that and making me hesitate on purchasing a U11 currently.
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I got the same response from HTC Czech Republic: unlocking the bootloader would instantly void my warranty, plus they said that warranty-keeping bootloader unlock is possible only in that one special case for US customers, the rest of the world voids their warranty by doing so :/
Rant on the side: I truly despise not being allowed to get root privileges without voiding the warranty - it is MY device, yet I can't control the system. I want to do MY own backups, control (or inspect) the data apps save to MY phone, and control the configuration of MY system. I really hate being locked out from even such basic configurations as the hosts file is - I'm effectively barred from some aspects of web development so that advertisements can be shoved down my throat
gunnyman said:
bootloader locked now won't boot
All I want to do is run the RUU to get it back to stock
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How did you get it to relock? i keep getting a failed messaged with the command above.
C:\adb>fastboot oem lock
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FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time: 0.004s
tokenbest said:
Sorry to hijack the thread but is there any way to unlock bootloader without going through the htcdev method? I believe that the warranty is voided if i unlock my bootloader and the support will not entertain any hardware damage (not caused by me) which is why i wanted to unlock without using htcdev. Any info is appreciated, thanks!
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Right now it's only with the 175 USD XTC2Clip with all the attachments including the power adapter - and as of my last look, it cannot factory lock the bootloader thanks to temporary S-OFF so it will show up as relocked which will void the warranty anyway. In other words, we are all out of luck for now.
And it remains to be seen if HTC actually lets us keep our warranty in the US... The warranty in the box says otherwise.
EtherealRemnant said:
Right now it's only with the 175 USD XTC2Clip with all the attachments including the power adapter - and as of my last look, it cannot factory lock the bootloader thanks to temporary S-OFF so it will show up as relocked which will void the warranty anyway. In other words, we are all out of luck for now.
And it remains to be seen if HTC actually lets us keep our warranty in the US... The warranty in the box says otherwise.
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175.00, S-off is not that important. Like you said a relocked bootloader voids your warranty. Why are people bothering to relock bootloader especially the OP to run the RUU, it is not needed. You do mention XTC2Clip a lot in these threads. You holding stock in the company? lol
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175.00, S-off is not that important. Like you said a relocked bootloader voids your warranty. Why are people bothering to relock bootloader especially the OP to run the RUU, it is not needed. You do mention XTC2Clip a lot in these threads. You holding stock in the company? lol
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Hell no, I have no interest in dropping another 175 bucks, I think it's ridiculous but it is currently the only way to do a number of things with the device. I'd consider it if being able to unlock and relock the phone without HTC ever having a clue was a big deal or there was a Google edition and I needed to change the CID and MID or other things but honestly, I still have my 10 if I really need to get at something that was on that phone but not on this one (for example my Battle.net authenticator). I suppose I could always try Helium though with my desktop but I imagine that's a protected app like Google Authenticator which required root to backup and why I switched to Authy.
I mentioned the XTC2Clip because it is the only way to get S-OFF of any kind right now and to point out that even with its temp S-OFF, it still can't restore the bootloader to factory locked status. It's an important thing to point out, not everyone knows that HTC has two different locked statuses, one that proves the phone has been tampered with, and one that is factory locked. A lot of people ask to go back to stock so they can send it in for a warranty claim or a refund to go buy another device. The relocked bootloader obviously kills one or both options depending on the situation.
EtherealRemnant said:
Right now it's only with the 175 USD XTC2Clip with all the attachments including the power adapter - and as of my last look, it cannot factory lock the bootloader thanks to temporary S-OFF so it will show up as relocked which will void the warranty anyway. In other words, we are all out of luck for now.
And it remains to be seen if HTC actually lets us keep our warranty in the US... The warranty in the box says otherwise.
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schmeggy929 said:
175.00, S-off is not that important. Like you said a relocked bootloader voids your warranty. Why are people bothering to relock bootloader especially the OP to run the RUU, it is not needed. You do mention XTC2Clip a lot in these threads. You holding stock in the company? lol
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Does it void warranty? I returned my bootloader relocked U11 to HTC due to a scratch on the display. Was offered a refund or exchange. I had to go the refund route to swap colours ( I went from Black to Blue). Was accepted without any fuss.
Galactus said:
Does it void warranty? I returned my bootloader relocked U11 to HTC due to a scratch on the display. Was offered a refund or exchange. I had to go the refund route to swap colours ( I went from Black to Blue). Was accepted without any fuss.
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Yeah, a lot of people are claiming unlocked bootloader voids warranty now, however US is more relaxed. Every single HTC phone I had was returned with Unlocked Bootloader and S-off, never had a problem. Other countries are more strict I guess. I can understand not knowing the return policy and people relock for that reason(for returns) but I see many relocking for flashing RUU or firmware. This is not needed or even should be done. I'm a RUU flasher with each update, so I know no problems arise. This has been the case for the last 8,9 or 10 phones lol.
Hello guys.
I'm going to buy used and bootloader unlocked Verizon Pixel tomorrow and I'm interested in couple of things:
1. Can I flash all the ROMs that are available for Pixel on Verizon version too?
2. Can I properly install TWRP, root using Magisk, etc?
3. Can I properly flash (and downgrade if needed) official system images (and are they ever available for Verizon models?)
4. Can I take part in Android Beta program?
5. Is there anything I should be afraid of?
Thanks in advance.
Make sure it is bootloader unlocked, and not just SIM unlocked. There are not many VZ ones around that are bootloader unlocked. You need that to do the items on you list.
TonikJDK said:
Make sure it is bootloader unlocked, and not just SIM unlocked. There are not many VZ ones around that area bootloader unlocked. You need that to do the items on you list.
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As I already stated, bootloader is already unlocked.
No one has an answer?
If it's bootloader u locked then yeah u can do all those things. Just do not ever for any reason ever relock the bootloader. Also I believe there have been a few cases where ppl have had semibricks or other issues which required locked stock to fix or somehow resulted in locked stock
I got a replacement about a month ago on my small Pixel and that one was unlocked. However, the one I got from Verizon in store did not have an unlocked bootloader. I'm not sure what the deal is, but maybe getting a replacement from an "accidental" break might do the trick. just to clarify, my first Pixels' usb port got completely fried and started to smell bad whenever it charged, and the phone would get really hot. I am now on 8.1 with an unlocked bootloader but have yet to actually root the phone
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If it's bootloader u locked then yeah u can do all those things. Just do not ever for any reason ever relock the bootloader. Also I believe there have been a few cases where ppl have had semibricks or other issues which required locked stock to fix or somehow resulted in locked stock
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Thank you!
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Thank you!
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Np