i hav a weared question... help mee to get ans...my phone is just a month old...
1. unlocking bootloader via flashtool does void my warrenty???
2. if i unlock my bootloader via flashtool to root my xperia m having official 4.3... and after rooting if i relock my bootloader via flashtool then what will be my warrenty status???
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Bro, you are posting in the wrong section. Post in the Q&A section.
Answers to your questions :
1. Yes
2. Your warranty is void as soon as your unlock. Even if you relock. This info is as far as i know
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2. Actually it depends on service/luck. In my country (Poland) services usually don't check that it was opened or not. If it is locked they are fixing devices.
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But either way, his warranty is still void
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backup your ta partition...if u relock with restored ta...then u can claim warranty...
but usually sony services wont check lock status on repairing...so dont worry..[phone wont brick unless u flash other device custom kernel,roms]
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What i mean is if there is a .tft or .ftf for the new beta of ICS cause i dont want to unlock my bootloader. The very reason i have a custom rom is i created multiple method just to have one. For example my Xperia Play as of this moment is running the T.E.A.M Rom w/ default ericson kernel. How did i do that? I used a kernel w/ Superuser and Clockwork then flashed again replacing just the kernel and i was able to use a Rom. Anyway i relly on flashtool to get more w/o unlocking my bootloader, but is there a flashtool process to get the ICS beta working?
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No.
What no? What i asked if it is possible or if theres one.
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bhavei said:
What no? What i asked if it is possible or if theres one.
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u must have unlocked bootloader to use that ics beta..
I guess this means that the flashtool serves no purpose for the xplay beta, better wait for the official w/c doesnt require unlock bootloader.
Btw the other free method w/c uses a pin, i was able to successfully do that. But the dos for fastboot wont continue, that made methink that unlock bootload for me is unsuccess though the tool said mine is unlocked.
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why not u unlock bootloader?? u can relock back using flashtool..
Sorry im not really that techy but ill read that relock, cause what i know is that relocking bootloader has its rules and limit, would it be possible to relock after flashing to ICS Beta. ICS w/ safe locked bootloader.
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bhavei said:
Sorry im not really that techy but ill read that relock, cause what i know is that relocking bootloader has its rules and limit, would it be possible to relock after flashing to ICS Beta. ICS w/ safe locked bootloader.
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relock bootloder is so easy.. what u need is .ftf file and flash it using flashtool
you cant relock it when using custom rom.. it may brick your device
my suggestion is unlock your bootloader to flash ICS beta and when ICS officially release by sony.. u can relock it back but u must flash the stock rom first to receive that update
It thats really,if my play relock back,im can get the realease update,from sony With the pc companion? Because I just unlock my BL,
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It thats really,if my play relock back,im can get the realease update,from sony With the pc companion? Because I just unlock my BL,
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yes u can.. but u must flash the stock rom first..
i would like to get rid of android 4.0 and go back to 2.3.
So i should go to my local sonycenter to downgrade.
The only problem... my phone is rooted.
Is there any risk of doing this?!
Yes!
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No, not really. Having a rooted phone is fine. They won't make an issue out of it. Is your bootloader unlocked though?
You have the option of downgrading it yourself with the help of Flashtool and the correct firmware
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xtacy! said:
No, not really. Having a rooted phone is fine. They won't make an issue out of it. Is your bootloader unlocked though?
You have the option of downgrading it yourself with the help of Flashtool and the correct firmware
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maybe it's just in israel, but i know that if the carrier finds out that you have a root you loose your warranty.
phone is bootloader unlocked, but why do you need warranty to downgrade?
don't think they will ask money for it
And i don't wanna downgrade by myself, im way to scared of bricking my phone.
if u go to sony centre with unlocked bootloader, they will think u messed up something and they might not agree to do the work for free...
Just download your .ftf file for GB and flash it with flashtool.
It is really easy and free.
I was rooted only my Xperia arc not unlock bootloader. Will I lose my warranty ? I'm afraid if I unlock my bootloader I will lose my warranty ? Does root Xperia void my warranty ?
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Yes you lose warranty by rooting your xperia.
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I was rooted only my Xperia arc not unlock bootloader. Will I lose my warranty ? I'm afraid if I unlock my bootloader I will lose my warranty ? Does root Xperia void my warranty ?
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This is a grey area as Sony don't support rooting so in theory you lose warranty, but I have had to send many arc back to Sony for repair, because I bricked the device by updating over the air when the bootloader was unlocked via test point( didn't realize it was unlocked) and nothing was said about it being rooted( perhaps because it wouldn't switch on) still got it repaired.
So in short yes you lose warranty but depending on the repair it might not be an issue.
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I heard that It was voided your warranty when unlocked bootloader. I feel if I rooted only, I wouldn't lose my warranty. Sure ?
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If I repair via SUS. will I claim my warranty ?
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IMO the rooted phoned could be flash back to stock ROM and kernel but not the BL even you re-lock it by any means.
As I know something like id for DRM (??) would be gone forever when you unlock the BL.
Dear friend, remember when the time unlocking the bootloader, there is a particulars verification to fill in on Sony's website. Only if they are right then they will send u the keys to unlock. It should b that time when they keep a record of it n that's why...
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Hi!
I want to flash new kernel but earlier I must unlock bl. I will do this with official metod but i'm afraid that Sony and my operator(T-Mobile) dont wanna repair my phone when for example: my vol up button will destroy of using recovery, cause of unlocked bl. Can I lock bl when I will give my phone to warranty. Also I wanna know that, they wont be able to check that I unlock bl earlier?. Sorry for my bad english
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They should repair all hardware issues so wouldn't worry about relocking it, any software issues can be repaired here.
When I will have software issue I will repair it by myself When I hear that Arc S wont have JB and any updates I decide to unlock bl. And last question. Can I relock my bl when I want and after that unlock again?
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Vaith said:
When I will have software issue I will repair it by myself When I hear that Arc S wont have JB and any updates I decide to unlock bl. And last question. Can I relock my bl when I want and after that unlock again?
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Yes, you can lockit, someone had send me once a link, but it was in german, my language is estonia and little of inglish
I m rooting my XM SS 1904 by unlocking bootloader what do i need to do?
Do i need ftf to flash right after unlocking bootloader
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Kaml.Sarao said:
I m rooting my XM SS 1904 by unlocking bootloader what do i need to do?
Do i need ftf to flash right after unlocking bootloader
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Bro search the forum before posting new thread, look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696259 and hit thanks
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There's nothing explained about unlocking bootloader
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Kaml.Sarao said:
There's nothing explained about unlocking bootloader
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Look here if u want to unlock your bootloader - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2650510
And no you don't have to flash the ftf right after unlocking bootloader, you can do it anytime... Unlocking bootloader and flashing ftf are two different things
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Hello Kaml,
Im not sure if rooting "by unlcking bootloader" is the only option you are considering but you dont need to unlock bootloader to root 4.3.
I rooted my Xperia on 4.3 following this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51730927
If you want to unlock bootloader anyway, please, make a backup of the TA partition first: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
To unlock bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2650510
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Hello Kaml,
Im not sure if rooting "by unlcking bootloader" is the only option you are considering but you dont need to unlock bootloader to root 4.3.
I rooted my Xperia on 4.3 following this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51730927
If you want to unlock bootloader anyway, please, make a backup of the TA partition first: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
To unlock bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2650510
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Rooting with locked bl is too complex i didnt get it clearly and didn't used these tools before :/
Can someone please explain it to me clearly what to do
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Hi Kaml.
Yeah, it's a bit confusing when you first go to it. If you dont like the adrenaline/fear/expectation mix, better is to ask someone else to do it for you
You say that's too complicated to root with a locked bootloader. That’s not always true, it’s relative. The post I linked to you is very clear and it’s not complicated at all, but you will need to start from a 4.2.2 rooted ROM, maybe that’s the complicated part for you.
Anyway, I suggest you to confirm if you can unlock your bootloader. Did you checked it already? It may save you time by knowing it beforehand.
To check, go to the dialer and type: *#*#7378423#*#* then go for Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you are able to unlock it. This is from thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484622
Read that thread, especially when it says “before unlocking please take backup TA partition from here”. By backing up the TA partition you can restore it later if need and then you have some chance of not losing Sony warranty if you ever need it.
Im not aware of other methods for rooting 4.3 besides the link I posted on my first reply, take a look and you will find other methods (probably).
Anyway, if you are interested in backing up the TA partition, it’s only possible if you have a rooted phone already and that’s kinda of a chicken/egg problem so that’s another motive of seeking for rooting methods without touching the bootloader at first. One way to solve it is to half root your phone, enable USB debugging and Unknown Sources from development menu, then run the script to backup the TA partition.
How can i downgrade to 4.1 SS!?
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Kaml.Sarao said:
How can i downgrade to 4.1 SS!?
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Bro you need to flash the 4.1 firmware using the flashtool.
Here is XMS 4.1 ftf file link- https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B23-yUd9svboQ3g1cGdKdnlWSDA/edit?pli=1
and here is the guide to use flashtool - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697277
Kaml.Sarao said:
Rooting with locked bl is too complex i didnt get it clearly and didn't used these tools before :/
Can someone please explain it to me clearly what to do
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If you dont understand it. Go to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709911
.go to page 9 of that thread an there you will see a step by step guide on how to root with LB made by me. Go for it. It is made in a lot if detail.
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Ok i have finally rooted with LB..
But when i tried to swap storage n flash zip file using flash gordon it says not a valid file..
& i m not getting it worked..
I have used this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711280
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