HTC ONE Questions. -Unlocked -> Locked - Verizon HTC One (M7)

Hi XDA. My problem is that I sent my ONE to HTC due to the "No Sim Error" i was getting. When it got there, they told me that i had to pay 200 to fix it (voided warranty by rooting/unlocking bootloader). So they sent it back and I know my problem is that the bootloader says relocked instead of locked. So is it possible for me to gain soff/root with rumrunner again, then use revone to relock it, then flash the ruu so it is 100% stock? Or would using revone not be possible? Also, if i send it back to HTC will they still say that the warranty has been voided even if the phone now says locked (as it did when it was stock)? Thanks.

O-rangePeels said:
Hi XDA. My problem is that I sent my ONE to HTC due to the "No Sim Error" i was getting. When it got there, they told me that i had to pay 200 to fix it (voided warranty by rooting/unlocking bootloader). So they sent it back and I know my problem is that the bootloader says relocked instead of locked. So is it possible for me to gain soff/root with rumrunner again, then use revone to relock it, then flash the ruu so it is 100% stock? Or would using revone not be possible? Also, if i send it back to HTC will they still say that the warranty has been voided even if the phone now says locked (as it did when it was stock)? Thanks.
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What version hboot do you have? What software version is on the phone? Go to settings, about, software info, and see the software number.

O-rangePeels said:
Hi XDA. My problem is that I sent my ONE to HTC due to the "No Sim Error" i was getting. When it got there, they told me that i had to pay 200 to fix it (voided warranty by rooting/unlocking bootloader). So they sent it back and I know my problem is that the bootloader says relocked instead of locked. So is it possible for me to gain soff/root with rumrunner again, then use revone to relock it, then flash the ruu so it is 100% stock? Or would using revone not be possible? Also, if i send it back to HTC will they still say that the warranty has been voided even if the phone now says locked (as it did when it was stock)? Thanks.
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In the future do this to reset lock status. It works once rooted and s off.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46153741
And this to set back to s on
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46286588
I don't know if they keep records but it's worth a shot. If they sent it back to you with 4.3 it is not currently exploitable but probably will be soon. Do you still have s off on device or did they lock it up? Because if you have s off you can just manually change whatever you want.

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Unlock & root only with registration at htcdev.com

Considering the One X/S as my next device.
I read somewhere that htcdev.com registration (and bootloader unlock) will void your guarantee forever, and based on experience I will need HTC service at some point.
Did I understand it correct, that in order to unlock the bootloader and root, I would need to register at htcdev.com. There no other way?
HoundDK said:
Considering the One X/S as my next device.
I read somewhere that htcdev.com registration (and bootloader unlock) will void your guarantee forever, and based on experience I will need HTC service at some point.
Did I understand it correct, that in order to unlock the bootloader and root, I would need to register at htcdev.com. There no other way?
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From what I have been reading just unlocking your bootloader won't void your warranty. But HTC will be able to tell what software you have installed in your phone according to this post HERE
So it's really up to HTC whether or not they fix your under warranty if you ever decide to use custom ROMs.
shadowboy23 said:
From what I have been reading just unlocking your bootloader won't void your warranty. But HTC will be able to tell what software you have installed in your phone according to this post HERE
So it's really up to HTC whether or not they fix your under warranty if you ever decide to use custom ROMs.
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Hmmm...spooky!
So even if we manage to unlock and root without htcdev.com, HTC cache what roms we use in a hidden folder that cannot be flushed. I'm sure HTC is not going to use such information at my advantage.
If that's really the case, I guess HTC is no longer an option for me?
When I used htcdev to unlock my htc legend I was required to send what is a unique device token to HTC before they send me a unlocker binary file, obviously to me that device token tells HTC exactly which phone has been unlocked and is stored in a data base somewhere, so if you send it for repair, even if you do manage to get your phone back to stock again before, the records will show that the phone has been tampered with.
That's what i believe anyway.
sent from my legend, currently using zeubea ics beta0
HoundDK said:
Hmmm...spooky!
So even if we manage to unlock and root without htcdev.com, HTC cache what roms we use in a hidden folder that cannot be flushed. I'm sure HTC is not going to use such information at my advantage.
If that's really the case, I guess HTC is no longer an option for me?
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Well I'm not sure about that. Maybe with S-OFF we can clean the cache, but not really sure.
ranger4740 said:
When I used htcdev to unlock my htc legend I was required to send what is a unique device token to HTC before they send me a unlocker binary file, obviously to me that device token tells HTC exactly which phone has been unlocked and is stored in a data base somewhere, so if you send it for repair, even if you do manage to get your phone back to stock again before, the records will show that the phone has been tampered with.
That's what i believe anyway.
sent from my legend, currently using zeubea ics beta0
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Sending the token means you may have unlocked your phone. They don't void warranty for just unlocking your boot loader.
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too many conflicting statements........
yep thts too many for me

Some clarifications on warranty after re-locking the bootloader

Hi guys!
My OneX has an hardware fault, the WiFi antenna doesn't work properly, so I need to send it back to the repair centre, but I've got some questions first:
- I've got the Nandroid Backup of the stock ROM and the stock recovery, so I can get everything back to stock. After the flash, the bootloader will say "re-locked" instead of "locked", right?
- If I send the phone with everything stock, but the bootloader is "re-locked", will be the warranty voided? I think no, just because this fault came from the HTC directly, it's not a damage from something I did wrong or from the rooted ROMs...
What do you think about this guys? Help me, I'm really frustrated of this kind of fault...
There is a big chance that (99%) they will not fix.
Unfortunately it is voided. I know what are you thinking but it is...
You will have to pay to fix it.
And yes, it will show re-locked and they will charge you for the phone transportation and work done in it (?).
But....... you can always try to fix yourself (cheaper) that sending it to HTC.
I will try when(if) mine starts showing off this.
Since its a hardware fault.. there is a possibility they may fix this.
But if it's their fault, why do I have to pay for someone's fault?
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I've just restored my One X to stock, even with the recovery. When I turned on my phone, it asked me to upgrade the fw to the 4.0.1 and the Sense to 4.0. I did it. After the reboot, I thougt: "And now my bootloader will be locked, right?" So, I went into the bootloader, but it was Locked again... So, I relocked it with "fastboot oem lock". And now it's relocked...
Now, my question is: If I re-restore my stock backup now, and I'll re-do the official update to 4.0.1, will be the bootloader locked, or it'll be always "relocked"?
Please, aswer me, this hardware fault makes me mad! =.=
If it's an hardware problem they'll fix it,if it's software I would count on getting it fixed for free.
Anyway, unlocked bootloaders and warranty loss are only related in software issues.
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psyko93 said:
If it's an hardware problem they'll fix it,if it's software I would count on getting it fixed for free.
Anyway, unlocked bootloaders and warranty loss are only related in software issues.
Sent from my EndeavorU using xda app-developers app
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So I can send the phone even with the relocked bootloader? The problem is the following: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688538 , so it's a production fault, it's not a software problem...
Another question... When the RUU will be released, I'll use it for updating the phone, will the bootloader be "Locked" or "Relocked"?
Pipodi93 said:
Another question... When the RUU will be released, I'll use it for updating the phone, will the bootloader be "Locked" or "Relocked"?
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You need to relock it to install RUU, after relock, it will say RELOCKED.
You might be better off taking it to your retailer and relying on consumer protection laws rather than HTC warranty.
BenPope said:
You need to relock it to install RUU, after relock, it will say RELOCKED.
You might be better off taking it to your retailer and relying on consumer protection laws rather than HTC warranty.
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Yes, I know that... But the question was another... I've already relocked the bootloader, it's now RELOCKED, but when I'll install a JB RUU, or the JB OTA, will the bootloader be LOCKED or RELOCKED?
RELOCKED
BenPope said:
RELOCKED
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And there isn't any method to make it LOCKED?
No
BenPope said:
No
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Oh, thanks anyway... I'll try with HTC warranty, hoping they'll repair it!
AW: Some clarifications on warranty after re-locking the bootloader
Tell us what happened pls.
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[Q] Urgent Need to revert back to stock for warranty service

Ok so I have installed arhd and want to revert back to stock for warranty service
I made a Nandroid backup before unlocking the bootloader
Please guide me through the process
specs:-
cid-11111111
hboot-1.36
s-off
U can't get completely to stock. You have to install your main version RUU after locking the bootloader, but u will face the problem where the bootloader says 'relocked' instead of 'locked'
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So will I be able to get warranty service or not
I don't think so dude.
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Can anyone else confirm this fact?
You can easily return to stock and run any ruu because you have s-off
with s-off you can also LOCK the bootloader instead of relocked, so lock it and send it for warranty
Depends on what is the problem with Your HOX. If they need to replace Your motherboard then You gonna pay for it. HTC official policy... I'm from Poland and I sent it for repair 3 times. Everytime they needed to replace motherboard. And they did it two times even with relocked bootloader (don't know why, maybe they always repair phones with broken autorotation? common issue with hox. coz it was the case with first and second repair). 3rd time I got problem with screen backlight and bang - ~$300 . I tried contacting with HTC Poland and HTC Taiwan but same answer. If bootloader was unlocked and motherboard needs to be replaced You need to pay for it. Any other issue with any other part and they fix it for free. So hard to tell really. You may be lucky What is Your issue with HOX? You may also consider burning down the motherboard... They will not be able to tell if You had bootloader unlocked... But it's kinda cheating... I just read somewhere that some dude did it and they replaced his motherboard for free
Stefan0vic said:
You can easily return to stock and run any ruu because you have s-off
with s-off you can also LOCK the bootloader instead of relocked, so lock it and send it for warranty
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These are good news, am thinking of selling my phone and getting s-off HOX.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
Stefan0vic said:
You can easily return to stock and run any ruu because you have s-off
with s-off you can also LOCK the bootloader instead of relocked, so lock it and send it for warranty
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Can you explain how to lock bootloader
I have a nandroid backup can I use that for restoring my phone
Please explain
Thanks for everyone that helped really appreciate all replies
And I just realized that putting "urgent" in my title of the thread does not mean that my question is more important than others
Any help will be appreciated
An s-off hox also can show relocked only.

[Q] How can reset or clear Relocked flag on bootloader

Hi everyone,
I have a One X with S-OFF .
How can I reset Relocked flag.
I hate to see "Relocked" on bootloader.
You cannot get rid of it, any way you never see it. How often do you enter recovery.
Sent from my fingers
at least twice a day
Does not anybody know?
can i replace the "mmcblk0p4" block with "locked" mmcblk0p4 block from another One x ? What happens if I try..
Is Relocked flag in this block?
Save yourself a brick and live with relocked......
thanks for your reply
maybe, i save myself a brick but don't live with relocked......:crying:
because, bluetooth does not work. I need to send the phone for service. but it was out of warranty.
i think.. maybe fix it and re-covered by warranty.
I guess I'm wrong.
The only s-off phones that successfully got the bootloader back to locked were bricked to the max.
my HOX is already S-OFF.
Once the RUU is installed, but it did not resolve.
There can be phones like the ONE XL or ONE m7
Why can not the ONE X.
I know the processor is different. but still must be a way
Please read carefully. The phones that had s-off and wanted to lock the bootloader got BRICKED ! a ruu does not lock the bootloader.
It's because of the tegra crap !.
ok. I understood.
Yeah sowwy
I am back to S-ON and I will send phone to service.
and when it comes back to sell it.
and an even more stay from tegra.
ceturan said:
I am back to S-ON and I will send phone to service.
and when it comes back to sell it.
and an even more stay from tegra.
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Your choice
Relocked Flaf remove
Hello Guys! I would like to overwrite the flag relocked to locked on my HTC. My H.One no longer has any trace of root, boot recovery is the original factory and the current state of HTC's S-ON. Everything perfect! Original RUU factory, no bug, it's all right. My only fear is not guaranteed to be valid, for the simple fact that the bootloader be "relocked". How can I override this? Without changing the S-On to S-Off?
capivarovisky said:
Hello Guys! I would like to overwrite the flag relocked to locked on my HTC. My H.One no longer has any trace of root, boot recovery is the original factory and the current state of HTC's S-ON. Everything perfect! Original RUU factory, no bug, it's all right. My only fear is not guaranteed to be valid, for the simple fact that the bootloader be "relocked". How can I override this? Without changing the S-On to S-Off?
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No way and please don't ask anymore for it...for such things we need s-off so as you don't have it you can lock it so please don't ask anymore lol
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Locking Bootloader

hi,
i have to return my phone guarantee because the speaker and jack input doesnt work.
i have already unroot device, flash stock recovery, (i was all the time s-on), flash stock rom and trying to lock bootloader but i cant make it LOCKED (it's RELOCKED). i was looking for any "how to" but im blind ...
can anyone help with making my bootloader LOCKED ?
pangapz said:
hi,
i have to return my phone guarantee because the speaker and jack input doesnt work.
i have already unroot device, flash stock recovery, (i was all the time s-on), flash stock rom and trying to lock bootloader but i cant make it LOCKED (it's RELOCKED). i was looking for any "how to" but im blind ...
can anyone help with making my bootloader LOCKED ?
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are you s off?
no, im sON
Only way to put it back totally stock is to be S-off.
Magnum_Enforcer said:
Only way to put it back totally stock is to be S-off.
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yeah, i dont even think about paying 25$ to s-off...
and i have one more problem: i got "Software status : Modified", i want it Official (Original), do i need s-off to make it ?
i was searching some threads and i found that flashing RUU can solve this problem but i can find RUU from my carrier (Plus, Poland)
Just a thought... 25 dollars to s-off could save you getting charged for your repair if they see you're "relocked" and deny your warranty. ?
Darth said:
Just a thought... 25 dollars to s-off could save you getting charged for your repair if they see you're "relocked" and deny your warranty.
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i know but its a "mechanical" issue not the software so they should reapir it even bootloader is unlocked ;P but i want be sure they'll do it without any problems
is possible to make Software Status : Official from Modified ?
(S-ON)
Is 25$ s-off way , can be use multiply on my device ?
You'll need S-OFF to completely return to stock with no tampering signs.... But, if they don't send you back your same device , you would need to purchase Sunshine again unfortunately. Or stay s-on.
Sunshine license is for one device only.
If they send same unit back, yes, it will work again.
But switching back to s-on is really not necessary when you send it in. I've sent mine in with s-off and many others have without issue. But that's your call. ?

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