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root and warranty, G2, tmo

wondering, i noticed some other threads already about this, but im being a little specific here....
does rooting your G2, bought brand new from tmobile, void the warranty? anyone here happen to have to exchange theirs and they were rooted?

If Tmobile knows you rooted your phone YES it voids the warranty, BUT even if you root it there are methods to unroot it and return everything to stock for warranty purposes.

joemm said:
there are methods to unroot it and return everything to stock for warranty purposes.
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that much i did know...
on the MT4G, i have a stock rom on the memory card and visionary installed, so basically im ready to go to install stock rom backup and then use visionary to unroot.
does a non stock rom void warranty as well? or if you unroot that rom wont work anyway?

tackleberry said:
does a non stock rom void warranty as well?
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In order to have a non stock rom you need to root (S-OFF) the G2, so the awnser is the same as above, YES it voids the warranty.
tackleberry said:
or if you unroot that rom wont work anyway?
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Don't understand what you are asking here?

sorry that second quote was regards to the custom rom. makes sense about the rooting for custom rom i forgot root was required to do that.

it aint illegal unless you are caught doing it. If you havent been caught -- then it aint illegal.

And before you start rooting, dont use visionary to root your G2.

Does Visionary still work for temp-root?

Maciz said:
Does Visionary still work for temp-root?
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Dont know but like I said dont use Visionary, its unreliable and has caused a few people to brick their G2's. Use the Wiki guide if you want to root.

Maciz said:
Does Visionary still work for temp-root?
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Yes I did/do use Visionary for temp root purposes and it works well. I did have strangeness using it to temp root on my wife's MT4G, most notably that the market and titanium backup stopped working if temp rooted.
For perm rooting I used rage/gfree as laid out in the wiki.

Is that with the ROA 1.72?

[Q] 1st time rooting. dont know where to start.

I have never rooted a phone before and just exchanged my samsung intercept(broke) for HTC WildFire S(Virgin Mobile) and i have been going through forums trying to find a guide but i don't really know where i am suppose to start with the whole process of rooting. mainly wanna be able to delete the useless apps that came pre-installed with the phone that i'll never use and move others that can be moved over to SDcard to free up more space and maybe OC the CPU a bit, also seen the GPU has an update which will make it handle 3D games better? phones fine for me just wanna speed it up a bit if anyone could post links to the guides(if i missed them) in the order i have to do everything in, including how to back up the stock thing incase i do it wrong or whatever to be able to put it back to factory.
Sorry if this has been asked but i am completely lost as to where to even start at and i don't wanna brick my phone.

Follow this link
First you need to unlock your bootloader and flash cwm recovery you find rom manager on the "market" flash the recovery with it then you have to copy the file found in this post to the root of your sdcard http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23697338#post23697338 Reboot your phone in recovery using rom manager then chose install zip from sdcard after instaling the zip, reboot the phone....Voila your rooted For backup use rom manager to that also. Or you can read more detailed here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325730

Virgin mobile is CDMA right??? If it is you can S-OFF(remove write protection on NAND) and then root your phone....this is better as compared to officially unlocking the bootloader as it will void your warranty.
Just go by this link and follow the instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432425
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csoulr666 said:
Virgin mobile is CDMA right??? If it is you can S-OFF(remove write protection on NAND) and then root your phone....this is better as compared to officially unlocking the bootloader as it will void your warranty.
Just go by this link and follow the instructions
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csoulr666 said:
Virgin mobile is CDMA right??? If it is you can S-OFF(remove write protection on NAND) and then root your phone....this is better as compared to officially unlocking the bootloader as it will void your warranty.
Just go by this link and follow the instructions
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in that link there is no links leading to what needs to be downloaded anymore on the instructions on post #5, if thats what you are talking about, found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1367701
but idk how to do the S-Off you are talking about without voiding warranty(dunno if it voids my bestbuy warranty also?) everything i seen shows using htcdev. after s-off and rooted i dont need any custom rom or anything to move apps or OC cpu at all right?

First you need s-off, then root, then clock work mod (recovery)
Your warranty will be voided but best buy wont notice, if you brick your phone just tell them it wont turn on or its acting funny, worked for me 3 times when I thought a soft brick phone was a comppetly broken phone
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[HELP] Rooting SGY

Hello guys.. I'm new there and sorry if I'm posting it in wrong session or something.. I wonder to root my phone.. But , Idk its right decission.. I know I'm loosing a warranty for when I root it.. if something goes wrong, what can I do with phone? Tell me why to root and why to not root phone. Is there a temp. root? Just to istall some app and delete it after use? Warranty will get lost after temp. root? Tell me generally problems and something about rootig.. I will be soo thankful.

Hey don't make a thread for asking question like this, There's an Q&A thread. Go to here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1640668 You will get it...

Yeah I found it, but I need a fast and clean information, based on my asks... Anyway ty for answer..

Advantages &Disadvantages
milosb793 said:
Hello guys.. I'm new there and sorry if I'm posting it in wrong session or something.. I wonder to root my phone.. But , Idk its right decission.. I know I'm loosing a warranty for when I root it.. if something goes wrong, what can I do with phone? Tell me why to root and why to not root phone. Is there a temp. root? Just to istall some app and delete it after use? Warranty will get lost after temp. root? Tell me generally problems and something about rooting.. I will be soo thankful.
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Rooting-For new members here of XDA Galaxy Y Sub-Forums, Rooting is the Basic Mod we do on our Galaxy Y,Since we bought our Galaxy Y at Samsung stores so it comes with limitations to prevent messing up with your System-level files so the Root method is the answer so you will be the true master of your Galaxy Y.
Advantages &Disadvantages of Rooting
Advantages
-You're already the true master of your Galaxy Y.
-You can now use some Root apps from Play Store.
-You can modify now your Galaxy Y like Custom ROM's,Custom Boot Animations etc. that requires ROOT.
Disadvantages
-Your phone's warranty is already voided,It means that if you messed with your System files ,Then the phone manufacturer will reject your phone as it is rooted already,However you can UnRoot your phone if you have problems regarding the buttons etc.
-You can't use some of their Services that comes with your phone.
Just Google "How to Root Galaxy Y" then follow the directions so you can obtain now root access.

use search button and you will get information faster than waiting someone to answer. don't be lazy.

Ty for answer Sean De Jesus.. I heard for temporary root.. Is it exist? If I root phone, should I install custom rom or can only root? Would I got all settings like custom rom? What if something goes wrong? If they wont turn off or something..? I need more info..

milosb793 said:
Ty for answer Sean De Jesus.. I heard for temporary root.. Is it exist? If I root phone, should I install custom rom or can only root? Would I got all settings like custom rom? What if something goes wrong? If they wont turn off or something..? I need more info..
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Temporary Root will root your device but once you restarted or turned off your phone,Its gone.Its a good step for new phones to test if root is working fine on that device.
It depends on your mood or your knowledge about modding your Galaxy Y,If sonething goes wrong with your Custom ROM then flash back to your Stock ROM or if you have a backup called "Nandroid backup" you can restore it using Skin's CWM.

rooting is just made in order for you to be able to have admin privileges on your phone so that you can by-pass system restrictions
no need to worry, you can always unroot your phone
using the unroot.zip
ps: it's just piled down due to post like this, use the search button to find it

Pls search before posting..
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[Q] What is a good Root and Deodexed method for XMD 15.5.A.1.5

I am sorry if I am repeating a post or even breaking any rules. I'm new here, I tried to use the search options but perhaps I wasn't getting the Keywords right as I used "XMD Root" and "Root" but I didn't get a method that would be noob-friendly and for the latest firmware.
1. Can you guys tell me what method (Perhaps link me?) should I use to fully root my XMD C2005 firmware: 15.5.A.1.5 without unlocking the bootloader.
2. What is the best method for Deodexing my phone? I saw a tutorial by Paper13579 Click Here. Is this the best method for C2005?
3. Will rooting my phone void my warranty? Cause I've seen on many websites that for Sony phones, rooting does not void warranty but unlocking the bootloader does while some other websites said just rooting voids warranty.

1. Follow this root method, it is incredibly easy: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2789990
2. Follow my guide, but in step 16 Download this instead of the other files: http://d-h.st/2oO
3. No, rooting your phone won't void your warranty. Unlocking the bootloader will though.

paper13579 said:
1. Follow this root method, it is incredibly easy: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2789990
2. Follow my guide, but in step 16 Download this instead of the other files: http://d-h.st/2oO
3. No, rooting your phone won't void your warranty. Unlocking the bootloader will though.
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Thanks a lot (Also pressed Thanks). Could you tell me what are the files I should need in case I face a problem like bricking? I believe I need to flash the tft file again or something. (Still noob as you might see) Is there any links you could further provide me? This way I could download everything and get started as soon as possible.

Pranavtastic said:
Thanks a lot (Also pressed Thanks). Could you tell me what are the files I should need in case I face a problem like bricking? I believe I need to flash the tft file again or something. (Still noob as you might see) Is there any links you could further provide me? This way I could download everything and get started as soon as possible.
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If you ever face a brick, you will need to download flashtool from there and you can also download any stock ftf file you wish. There are plenty in the general section. And here is a guide to recover from a soft brick, a hard brick is impossible to fix.

Okay thanks

[Q] Queries! Root and device related.

Hello people,
I have ordered Zenfone 2 and am awaiting delivery. I have just a few questions. Please answer them:
I have ordered Zenfone 2 with 1.8Ghz SoC /4 GB RAM/ 32GB Storage
This supposedly is a limited edition device for India. Links are as follows:
http://www.ibtimes.co.in/asus-releases-new-zenfone-2-ze551ml-variant-india-price-specifications-631988
https://www.facebook.com/AsusIndia/photos/a.173647212669518.38602.169646083069631/991924227508475/?type=1&permPage=1
This device too is ZE551ML.
So whether all the Methods posted here for the 2.3Ghz/4GB model will work safely on my device??
I'm talking about Rooting and xposed guides posted here.
Secondly, does Rooting void warranty???? As long as i am on the same Asus ROM, there shouldnt be a problem. Right?
Thirdly, which is the best method for Rooting?
On first impressions, the temporary CWM method looks safe to me than the full system image method. Whats the difference between the final outcome.
Thanks in advance.
Awaiting my Zenfone and eager to help Development here.:angel::angel:

it should be the same and you may root it with the same method here in xda.. and its on version ZE551ML too, so whenever the is newer update release you may flash same firmware with ze551ml too.. but i cant guarantee.. just my opinion tho..
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second, yes it will void warranty..
third, both method is the same with same purpose, to gain root ability in zf2..but if you have extra prerooted img it wont hurt and also it may help you whenever you face issues such as bootloop..

@cangcan
Thank you for your reply
The basic reason for my worry is that the pre-rooted system images *may* be infected or potentially unsafe (No offence to anyone). Ive had my Xperia C compromised by an unsuspecting ROM. Thats the reason for my concern.
whats your say on this??
 @cangcan , Another thing i forgot to ask. If i flash back stock images, i will regian my warranty back right? There is no software switch which switches on rooting??
And if anyone else knows the answer about my first issue as regards to compatability of my device (ZE551ML 4GB RAM / 1.8 Ghz Proc), Kindly reply.

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@cangcan
Thank you for your reply
The basic reason for my worry is that the pre-rooted system images *may* be infected or potentially unsafe (No offence to anyone). Ive had my Xperia C compromised by an unsuspecting ROM. Thats the reason for my concern.
whats your say on this??
@cangcan , Another thing i forgot to ask. If i flash back stock images, i will regian my warranty back right? There is no software switch which switches on rooting??
And if anyone else knows the answer about my first issue as regards to compatability of my device (ZE551ML 4GB RAM / 1.8 Ghz Proc), Kindly reply.
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i didnt have any clue about these and cant say anything..if it was the case that you worried about, choose temporary CWM or newer method 1-click root that they posted in zenfone 2 general thread..but so far im also using the prerooted img and never found any problem yet and its clean too..i debloated most of the asus bloatware that i think its useless and so far so good..
the second one, i didnt tried to reflash stock rom yet and im sorry i cant help you about this, but i notices that once you flash prerooted img, the serial number in bootloader mode was changed and its clearly state that my zf2 was rooted/modded.. but i remember once that @MPH1995 said that you may gain back your warranty and zf2 will returned back to fully stock if you flash the stock rom..but no guarantee tho..

There's the one click root method that works without having to install a pre rooted rom or install temp custom recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/zenfone-2-root-easy-t3114003
There's also an option to unroot so this method really should not break your waranty.
I tried it yesterday on my device and I have not run into any problems. I'd say its pretty safe to use.

this is a noob question...if im rooted can i do a factory reset without unrooting first?..and still be fine or its not possible to do factory reset once you are rooted? ty

pato2015 said:
this is a noob question...if im rooted can i do a factory reset without unrooting first?..and still be fine or its not possible to do factory reset once you are rooted? ty
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You can do factory reset if you rooted...No need to unroot the device...

mhp1995 said:
You can do factory reset if you rooted...No need to unroot the device...
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However this will not return to stock. You will still retain root doing a factory reset...

ultramag69 said:
However this will not return to stock. You will still retain root doing a factory reset...
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Yes, exactly.... To return to stock u have to unroot and then factory reset or u can just flash the stock rom from Asus support site

So let me get this right since this is my first time rooting and using an Android device. My concern is really the same I want to make sure I get this right. So when rooting the device I will lose warranty right? so if I ever have an issue and need send the phone back to ASUS I need to un-root the device, and do a factory restore correct. By un-rooting and restoring (do I need to restore or just un-root) the device to factory. ASUS will not know that the phone was ever rooted right. Also never do a OTA until I unroot then do OTA and then re-root the phone.

s-lps3 said:
So let me get this right since this is my first time rooting and using an Android device. My concern is really the same I want to make sure I get this right. So when rooting the device I will lose warranty right? so if I ever have an issue and need send the phone back to ASUS I need to un-root the device, and do a factory restore correct. By un-rooting and restoring (do I need to restore or just un-root) the device to factory. ASUS will not know that the phone was ever rooted right. Also never do a OTA until I unroot then do OTA and then re-root the phone.
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Yeah by rooting u lose ur warranty but no worries just flash the stock ROM and u will get ur warranty back... And yes un-rooting and doing a factory reset will also do...
Un-rooting will only remove root and ur device will not be in its factory state... but if u un-root and factory restore it will bring back the phone to its default state...

mhp1995 said:
Yeah by rooting u lose ur warranty but no worries just flash the stock ROM and u will get ur warranty back... And yes un-rooting and doing a factory reset will also do...
Un-rooting will only remove root and ur device will not be in its factory state... but if u un-root and factory restore it will bring back the phone to its default state...
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Great, sounds clear. I forgot to ask a couple other questions. Once rooted I should download a app like Titanium Backup so if I ever un-root and factory reset. Once re-rooted I can re-download Ti Backup and the backup I created on my SD Card? will still be stored is this correct, or does it store on Ti Backup server. Also what app should I download to be able to download apps to my SD card once rooted.
Thank you all for helping me and bearing with all my questions. I'm coming from Apple and windows phone, and just trying to make sense of all this stuff for Android is a lot to take in. So Thx once again.

s-lps3 said:
Great, sounds clear. I forgot to ask a couple other questions. Once rooted I should download a app like Titanium Backup so if I ever un-root and factory reset. Once re-rooted I can re-download Ti Backup and the backup I created on my SD Card? will still be stored is this correct, or does it store on Ti Backup server. Also what app should I download to be able to download apps to my SD card once rooted.
Thank you all for helping me and bearing with all my questions. I'm coming from Apple and windows phone, and just trying to make sense of all this stuff for Android is a lot to take in. So Thx once again.
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Haha no worries I was also an iPhone user. Took me a little time to know about android... Yes titanium backup will restore our apps and ur data...the backup can be stored on SD card as well as on cloud based servers like Dropbox etc... You can download the apps in ur SD card without any app...but u need to give permission to read/write apps on ur SD card... Then u can either move the apps or just select the default storage location as SD card....

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Haha no worries I was also an iPhone user. Took me a little time to know about android... Yes titanium backup will restore our apps and ur data...the backup can be stored on SD card as well as on cloud based servers like Dropbox etc... You can download the apps in ur SD card without any app...but u need to give permission to read/write apps on ur SD card... Then u can either move the apps or just select the default storage location as SD card....
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So how do I give permission to read/write apps on the SD card. Is that done in phone settings?

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So how do I give permission to read/write apps on the SD card. Is that done in phone settings?
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Never mind I've found the answer