Hi!
Can i do a full backup my stock HOX? Maybe later if i need to use the warranty.
Can i restore the stock firmware and locked bootloader, so will be still warranty again?
How can i do this? Unfortunately, i can't find the answer for these questions.
You can do a nandroid backup to restore stock Rom ....but you can't show bootloader as locked...if you want to relock it it will show relocked....if you want warranty ...you could hard brick the phone...by flashing a kernel for another phone ...so theyll have to change the motherboard for free,or they will give you a new one...
Thank you for your fast answer!
But they can't see any log file in the HTC warranty service? The motherboard will completely breaks down?
I'm not really sure ...but I read that other people did that
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Hi all. I have already read that reflashing a phone voids the warranty, but that it can be restored if you reflash the original ROM (nobody will be able to tell that). Now the question is: what if the device dies? I mean, it doesn't even turn itself on? If it hasn't fallen, this should be covered by the warranty, but you will not be able to reflash the original ROM. What then? Will they notice that? Did anybody have this experience?
Thanks!
I own HTC diamond from my carrier - Orange.
Its 1.93 rom.
I really wish to upgrade the rom, try different new roms for making the device faster and cleaner from things I dont use or need.
I read threads regarding dumping the rom and I understand that its possible.
Now after that, for upgrading to another rom I need to upgrade the hspl too.
This procedure voids the warrenty as well? Is it possible to dump that files also?
I dont want to void the warrenty.
I wanna be sure its possible to dump all the files I need in order to restore them for having my warrenty when I'll need that
I really appreciate the help.
ok for now....
im not a very experienced user also.. but what i know is... every provider has its own varrinty rules... for some any change in rom hspl or anything else is a broken rule and you loose it... for others it is just the problem that is interristing ... means.. if you have to use your varrinty because you speaker is broken or microphone.... you still have the rights becuase it is not caused by the rom..
as long you can turn you phone into bootloader mode you can change everything back to normal... as far as i know
But is it possible to take all the needed files from my specific device and not downloading it from the wiki's threads of roms?
In that case, What is needed for completely restoring *everything* back to normal?
Thanks again
eranyanay said:
But is it possible to take all the needed files from my specific device and not downloading it from the wiki's threads of roms?
In that case, What is needed for completely restoring *everything* back to normal?
Thanks again
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You will find information here about dumping your OS (by pof) and Splash screen (search my Rogers Canada dumped ROM thread for info).
There are already threads where you can download the Radio and SPL that matches your device's version (so you don't need to back those up).
When you want to restore everything back, do so in this order:
- Flash back the stock Radio
- Flash back the stock Splash Screen
- Flash back the stock OS (ROM)
- Finally, use the SSPL method to flash back the original stock SPL.
You'll be back to factory state.
Thanks, another small, last two questions
dsixda said:
You will find information here about dumping your OS (by pof) and Splash screen (search my Rogers Canada dumped ROM thread for info).
There are already threads where you can download the Radio and SPL that matches your device's version (so you don't need to back those up).
When you want to restore everything back, do so in this order:
- Flash back the stock Radio
- Flash back the stock Splash Screen
- Flash back the stock OS (ROM)
- Finally, use the SSPL method to flash back the original stock SPL.
You'll be back to factory state.
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Thanks for the comment.
I used the information I found in the thread you told me about, for backing up my splash screen.
About the details in the device information,
-ExtROM is included in the rom backup?
-What is Protocol version?
About the radio, is it built-in inside the rom? When I flash to another rom does it change?
Some threads I found here saying Yes, and some saying No..
Can the radio or stock spl can be customized by the cellular operator? Or Theres no need to bother breaking my head how to back up those two as well?
And last thing is about the files I have now, .raw and .nb, How can I check and see they are all fine, that I backed up right..to check if they're not corrupted?
Is there a way for that?
By doing all that I could actually save my warrenty for future purpose?
HI
I just bought me the g pad 8.3 (updated to kitkat) and asking myself how far Im going with costum-ROMs, rooting etc.
From my Galaxy S2 I know, that costum ROMs are a good choice, but with that old smartphone I had no concerns about warranty.
With my G Pad I now asking myself if I only root, or if Im going to flash a costum ROM on it. I really need the xposed framework and some apps with root,......so perhaps xposed will be enough to add some mods.
Im just a little bit concerned about warranty issues so can someone plz tell me what I have to watch out for to not void it ?
In case I have to use warranty I could simple unroot and factory reset ? Or should I flash back orginalimage I backed up before ?
How is it if I use ROMs?,.......from my galaxy S2 I remember that you had to watch out to not increase the flashcounter, etc
Can someone plz kill be concerns by updating my knowledge about this.
thx 4 any help.
revnu
I know the question sounds a bit general,....
...but it would really help me if someone can tell me a safe way, how I can first backup the stock image, so I can reflash, after rooting,etc, then turning back the device for warranty.
any tips are welcome
thx revnu
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revnu said:
I know the question sounds a bit general,....
...but it would really help me if someone can tell me a safe way, how I can first backup the stock image, so I can reflash, after rooting,etc, then turning back the device for warranty.
any tips are welcome
thx revnu
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You can't root or flash ROMs without voiding warranty, but you can restore it with the LG software and then your warranty is back.
BlueTaurus said:
You can't root or flash ROMs without voiding warranty, but you can restore it with the LG software and then your warranty is back.
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This is my third Nexus prime,previous both phones was useless due to no IMEI means without network.I tried all possible ways(nandroid restore,flashing different radio versions,restore efs back up) but end of the day phone with no network,i am a flashholic so i have a good knowledge of flashing,Plz guide me how to get rid of this issue,again i am going to flash a custom rom but i am affraid to do so.I really need a help badly.what is the proper way to intact my efs files.Thanks in advance....
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This is my third Nexus prime,previous both phones was useless due to no IMEI means without network.I tried all possible ways(nandroid restore,flashing different radio versions,restore efs back up) but end of the day phone with no network,i am a flashholic so i have a good knowledge of flashing,Plz guide me how to get rid of this issue,again i am going to flash a custom rom but i am affraid to do so.I really need a help badly.what is the proper way to intact my efs files.Thanks in advance....
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try flash stock rom 4.3 from https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
it looks like you flashed a wrong/corrupt radio.zip
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.
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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