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[Q] Phone vibrations stopped working.

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?

RMA after using only fastboot oem lock, leaving the tamper flag behind

Hi guys, I am wondering if any of you have RMA'ed a Nexus 5 that was reflashed to stock and fastboot oem lock and left the tampered flag intact?
I recently RMA'ed my N5 and reflashed back to stock with Google factory images and used fastboot oem lock to relock the bootloader but I wasn't aware that Google is flagging the unlock's now so I am concerned I am going to be charged for the replacement because the warranty is void.
Any of you returned using only oem lock after unlocking and rooting?
Thanks

Yeah read lots of people getting double charged
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dicecuber said:
Yeah read lots of people getting double charged
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Yeah this has been my fear, thanks for replying.
I haven't opened the replacement so I'll wait to see what comes of it. Worse case scenario I'll return the replacement and ask for my return back.

I would think that for Google to refuse a warranty return bases upon an unlocked bootloader they would have to: A. Make it clear that unocking the bootloader voids the warranty 2. Be able to demonstrate a clear connection between the unlocked bootloader and the reason for the return. ie a phone being returned due to loose buttons should not be refused because the bootloader was unlocked. There is no possible cause and effect.
I can't rememeber when I unlocked the bootloader if there was a warning that it would void the warranty. If so does it say MAY void, or WILL void? Anyone?

dicecuber said:
Yeah read lots of people getting double charged
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Hmm - didn't realize this was happening. Do you happen to have a link to a thread/post where people got charged for that or got warranty denied?

marleyfan61 said:
I would think that for Google to refuse a warranty return bases upon an unlocked bootloader they would have to: A. Make it clear that unocking the bootloader voids the warranty 2. Be able to demonstrate a clear connection between the unlocked bootloader and the reason for the return. ie a phone being returned due to loose buttons should not be refused because the bootloader was unlocked. There is no possible cause and effect.
I can't rememeber when I unlocked the bootloader if there was a warning that it would void the warranty. If so does it say MAY void, or WILL void? Anyone?
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It says "may void" not will. But LG warranty states "will void" so, its a little unclear. That's why I was looking for advice or reply from someone who's done a return.

I've heard of people returning N5....
I've heard of people returning N5 that was still rooted and unlocked and even got their replacement without any charge. I'm not sure there is a hard and fast rule but I'd like to know if there was?

notfaded1 said:
I'm not sure there is a hard and fast rule but I'd like to know if there was?
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You and me both, this flagging "tampered" is new it'd be nice to know what we can and can't do exactly

Can anyone link to the thread about the tampered flag??
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

ricey1986 said:
Can anyone link to the thread about the tampered flag??
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47156064

So I've been in touch with another ember who RMA'ed using fastboot oem lock and his warranty was honoured. I'll update my post once I find out what happens with my return as well.

Unlock The Bootloader

Get the Bootloader unlock code from MOTOROLA.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Follow the instructions, Pretty self explanatory.

yeah was pretty simple. Unlocked it as soon as i laid my hands on it few days back

what now after unlocking, where is twrp and xpose
what now after unlocking, where is twrp and xpose, please guide

[email protected] said:
what now after unlocking, where is twrp and xpose, please guide
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Working on TWRP. After which root would be a piece of cake.
I have no idea who else is on TWRP.

carreddy said:
Working on TWRP. After which root would be a piece of cake.
I have no idea who else is on TWRP.[
Thanks...... will be waiting
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carreddy said:
Working on TWRP. After which root would be a piece of cake.
I have no idea who else is on TWRP.
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TWRP is done. Rooting made me into bootloop. I ran into issues when trying to flash back stock(I flashed the wrong firmware). Could anyone upload the NON-HLOS.bin and fsg.mbn alone?

yeshwanthvshenoy said:
TWRP is done. Rooting made me into bootloop. I ran into issues when trying to flash back stock(I flashed the wrong firmware). Could anyone upload the NON-HLOS.bin and fsg.mbn alone?
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Sure, how do I go about that?

on flashing it says image not signed or corrupt ..... please guide

It is very simple.Just have to get the code from Motorola.I have successfully unlocked the bootloader and Installed TWRP recovery too.Has anyone tried flashing SuperSu on G4 plus.
Here i found a guide they mentioned that it may brick the device.
http://rootmygalaxy.net/moto-g4-plus-unlock-bootloader-install-twrp-root/
Xda thread >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...p-twrp-3-0-2-2-recovery-moto-g4-plus-t3386586

IamAlexD said:
It is very simple.Just have to get the code from Motorola.I have successfully unlocked the bootloader and Installed TWRP recovery too.Has anyone tried flashing SuperSu on G4 plus.
Here i found a guide they mentioned that it may brick the device.
http://rootmygalaxy.net/moto-g4-plus-unlock-bootloader-install-twrp-root/
Xda thread >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...p-twrp-3-0-2-2-recovery-moto-g4-plus-t3386586
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i got moto g4 not plus. but i can confirm that root will brick it for sure. TWRP works fine with backup-restore.

Does anyone know Motorola's official position on whether unlocking the bootloader also voids the warranty?
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Stanleywinthrop said:
Does anyone know Motorola's official position on whether unlocking the bootloader also voids the warranty?
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It's said in big letters on Motorola site : Unlocking void your waranty.

jdegreef said:
It's said in big letters on Motorola site : Unlocking void your waranty.
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Not in every country though, in my case when I had hardbricked my 1st Gen Moto G I was given a replacement despite me unlocking the bootloader
Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

Probably a replacement is decided on a case by case, so don't always depend on it. Also, this topic is from July...

echo92 said:
Probably a replacement is decided on a case by case, so don't always depend on it. Also, this topic is from July...
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Well it was because they had a faulty OTA 4.4.4 that when you upgraded from 4.4.2 it would hardbrick devices that unlocked their bootloader. Though I never told them that, just said that it just turned off during charging and after that it wouldn't turn on.
Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

ironman38102 said:
Well it was because they had a faulty OTA 4.4.4 that when you upgraded from 4.4.2 it would hardbrick devices that unlocked their bootloader. Though I never told them that, just said that it just turned off during charging and after that it wouldn't turn on.
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So they didn't know it was unlocked and didn't check. You're a lucky guy

jdegreef said:
So they didn't know it was unlocked and didn't check. You're a lucky guy
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Actually they could easily if they wanted to even if my phone was dead, since when you request unlock code from Moto they void your warranty even if you didn't use it to unlock the bootloader which means that the service centre might be able to check if I requested an unlock code(some sort of database maybe? Idk) but they didn't so yeah pretty lucky.
Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

moto g4 plus trying to unlock, but the massager says you cannot unlock?

I want to relock the boot loader. How?

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
...
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

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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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.

Bricked (unlocked) P20 Pro replaced under warranty (UK)

Guys
I managed to brick my P20 Pro flashing an update. The phone was unlocked and, according to Huawei), out of warranty but I chanced my arm and sent it back for a warranty repair as it would not switch on again. The replacement is in the post. I wont get to unlock the bootloader again unless they bypass Huawei but I get my phone back.
So don't lose hope if you brick your phone flashing, it's worth a punt at getting a warranty repair.

did you tell them you had tried flashing a different rom on it - if so you were very lucky

walkerx said:
did you tell them you had tried flashing a different rom on it - if so you were very lucky
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I'm not that silly. Just said it's not turning on, as it wasnt.

maddoguk said:
I'm not that silly. Just said it's not turning on, as it wasnt.
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- at least they didn't work out you had tried flashing it as they try to claim once you unlock the device the warranty is void or there is no marker like there is on samsung devices.

walkerx said:
did you tell them you had tried flashing a different rom on it - if so you were very lucky
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walkerx said:
- at least they didn't work out you had tried flashing it as they try to claim once you unlock the device the warranty is void or there is no marker like there is on samsung devices.
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They only have the IMEI check, that should have flagged that the phone had been unlocked but guess they didn't check.
Under European law, thankfully we are still covered (just), unlocking the bootloader is not a reason to invalidate a warranty if the phone has a hardware fault within 6 months. Maybe they don't want that fight?

maddoguk said:
They only have the IMEI check, that should have flagged that the phone had been unlocked but guess they didn't check.
Under European law, thankfully we are still covered (just), unlocking the bootloader is not a reason to invalidate a warranty if the phone has a hardware fault within 6 months. Maybe they don't want that fight?
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if the consumer can prove there was a manufacturing fault that caused the problem they are entitled to a repair for to upto 6 years after purchase in england (5 years scotland). We are also covered if a standard update from a manufacturer causes our devices to fail because of the update.

How can you be out of warranty when the phone just came out? Lol

jaju123 said:
How can you be out of warranty when the phone just came out? Lol
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because huawei void the warranty if you unlock the device

Just curious, what exactly were you trying to flash ?

mrabcx said:
Just curious, what exactly were you trying to flash ?
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as per OP they were trying to flash an update manually.

walkerx said:
as per OP they were trying to flash an update manually.
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I've been flashing phones for years and very careful, but HRUpater failed part way through and bricked the phone. Would not turn on at all. It was probably hardware waiting to fail but too much of a coincidence.