Hi guys,
just a quick question - does the G4 or LG phones in general have the so called flash counter (Samsung)? For example, if you flash a custom recovery/ROM, it triggers the counter and unless you use a counter reset tool (like TriangleAway) it stays at that count?
Or is there no way for the warranty service to know whether I have been messing with the software (despite the bootloader unlocking) or not?
I don't know now but will let u know as soon as possible! ? stay tuned
It's completely different to Samsung's approach. Unless you have the tmobile version, your bootloader is locked so that you can't flash anything. You can unlock the bootloader if you have an european model but then your warranty is void.
ever find out if the g4 has a flash counter?
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I got a sim-locked GT N-7100.
On the one hand I want to be able to - at least temporarily - use it on another network.
But I was told by my provider that once I unlock the phone (which I am allowed to), I would loose my warranty.
So: Can I re-enabled a sim-lock (without anyone noticing it was temporarily enabled)?
If so, please tell me how!
I understand just flashing a stock firmware does not affect the sim-lock setting.
There are instructions how to un-lock (see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982)
but not to re-lock
Thanx!
Where are you from?
I'm pretty sure Europe and US providers have no right to remove a warranty for that.
You can flash a stock rom if you need to claim under the warranty and reset the flash counter.
Even a proper network unlock (with a network unlock code that you have to pay for) removes your warranty?
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I'm from Austria.
According to this: http://www.answers.com/topic/sim-lock#Austria it should be legal. Was even told by a nice guy from my operator I could do it, just that I would loose warranty.
I know about flash counter resets, so if I choose to try a custom rom (my note is completely stock until now) I'll be sure to use triangle-away before flashing a stock rom
Don't have the need for root currently though.
I dont know about details of warranty when it comes to unlocking.
I don't get why I it would void warranty since doing unlocking is someting thats even supported by the stock rom (just try a different sim and you get a screen asking you to enter an unlock pin).
Anyway, i'm still curious if it is possible to re-lock a previously un-locked android phone!
I got feedback on another thread:
slotguy:
I used the same thread to unlock then reversed it and relocked the sim. I don't believe there is a way anyone could tell it had been toggled off and back on. It is a service menu on the Samsung device.
So I tried the instructions, unfortunetely the lock control menu is not avilable with my firmware.
So am I correct that the only way is to flash an older firmware (4.1.1) and try with that?
I'll make it short:
1. Since you have to provide your IMEI number on the sonymobile website, i guess that even if you relock your bootloader later, sony will know that you have already void your warranty and you will permanently lose your warranty. Is this correct?
2. Can "locked bootloader" roms be flashed on phone with unlock bootloader. I know it's a silly question but i didn't want to open a new thread for just one question
3. Any benefit of unlocking the bootloader over flashing roms with locked bootloader?
4. Is it worth playing with roms on this device at all, since jelly bean is just around the corner? I know that official firmware is always bad and that the custom ones are modified well. I'm fed up of the lag my phone has, every time i pull my notification bar...i'm on official firmware and i'm using build.prop tweaks but they're not helping much.
SONY Says unlocking Bootloader may void it's warranty.
Well see, this is how it works in my country. Upon unlocking bootloader i loose my warranty. But the warranty for any hardware damage is still valid here. Which means with a unlocked bootloader i will not get warranty if my phone gets bricked by any Custom ROM/MOD try out or Software related issue.
But let's say, the screen isn't working or the speaker isn't working, then i might get a replacement for this type of hardware damage. Only parts replacement.
But yes this may not same for all region. Or may be the SONY service center people here are little too kind
But yes, they can check the bootloader unlocking status easily, if i am not mistaken, cause one of the SONY Forum moderator told me so.
Lastly, Playing with the ROM actually Depends on you, some likes custom ROMS and some like Stock ROM.
But since the JB update is just doorstep ahead, so i would say, you wait for it. Do not unlock it now.
shad0wboss said:
I'll make it short:
1. Since you have to provide your IMEI number on the sonymobile website, i guess that even if you relock your bootloader later, sony will know that you have already void your warranty and you will permanently lose your warranty. Is this correct?
2. Can "locked bootloader" roms be flashed on phone with unlock bootloader. I know it's a silly question but i didn't want to open a new thread for just one question
3. Any benefit of unlocking the bootloader over flashing roms with locked bootloader?
4. Is it worth playing with roms on this device at all, since jelly bean is just around the corner? I know that official firmware is always bad and that the custom ones are modified well. I'm fed up of the lag my phone has, every time i pull my notification bar...i'm on official firmware and i'm using build.prop tweaks but they're not helping much.
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1. Yes they usually check but it depends on your country too. In my country I got my phone's screen replacement done within the warranty after unlocking my boot loader.
2. Yes you can flash any ROM for Xperia S.
3. Main advantage is that you can flash custom kernels ( even ROMs like Cm, slimbean etc.)
4. Absolutely. You can still enjoy official JB even after unlocking your boot loader.
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Hi! I Just got the A2 Lite and would like to try some ROMs on It.
Will unlocking the bootloader void my warranty?
And if yes, Will re locking It get my warranty back?
Thanks in Advance
Unlocking the bootloader supposedly voids your warranty, but AndroidOne devices have no protection like Knox (which trips if you unlock BL), so there's no way of knowing if it's been unlocked before. Just flash the stock firmware via MiFlash and lock your bootloader before sending your device to warranty, voila. None of the roms I've tried work as good as the stock one though, I'd suggest rooting instead of changing the ROM. Have a nice day.
Very Good Answer Mastonpear...
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Unlocking the bootloader supposedly voids your warranty, but AndroidOne devices have no protection like Knox (which trips if you unlock BL), so there's no way of knowing if it's been unlocked before. Just flash the stock firmware via MiFlash and lock your bootloader before sending your device to warranty, voila. None of the roms I've tried work as good as the stock one though, I'd suggest rooting instead of changing the ROM. Have a nice day.
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Thanks!!!
I am planning to root my device and I was wondering is the warranty still ruined after locking the bootloader so my question is:
If I lock the bootloader is the warranty still ruined?
Well you don't lose it in the first place. No, unlocking the bootloader doesn't void your warranty.
if you restore MIUI rom and bring back phone to factory system you not loose your warranty, only if you leave unlocked bootloader and custom rom in phone you dont have warrant.
I believe once you unlock bootlaoder service center can check if you did it or not even if you re-lock it.
I believe once you unlock bootlaoder service center can check if you did it or not even if you re-lock it.
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No, if you reflash the firmware, they can't check if you've unlocked it before (if you didn't unlocked officially in the first place).
Well most manufacturers (cheepo ones) do not implemented this kind of tech that persists data over a firmware flash.
Also, most of the time, they don't even check for this.
Hi! i've bought a Realme GT Master Edition just recently and have these VERY IMPORTANT questions regarding my phone's warranty. the warranty comes from a third party company and lasts 18 months.
this phone is the best phone i could buy with my money, but the realme is not much known in my country, most stores don't have smartphones made by this company and repair shops don't have these phones' spare parts, and smartphones are ridiculously expensive here, so i can't easily ignore this warranty and am looking for a way to do my thing without being caught by the warranty provider.
the warranty provider says my warranty will void completely if my phone gets flashed by individuals other than them, let alone the rooting or unlocking the bootloader!
so i'm stuck on 2 big decisions:
1. Ignore the warranty and root my phone, but if something bad happens, then i will have to spend many years without a phone.
2. forget about rooting and get used to the ridiculous limits of Android 11/12.
but i need both of them, so i want to ask you is that even possible?
1. What traces will be left in my phone if i root it then unroot + relock it's bootloader and flash a stock rom?
2. how do they find out my phone is flashed by someone else?
3. is there any flash counter or anything in my phone that shows my phone was flashed or modified before?
4. if there is a way to do it without getting caught, can you tell me what things should i do?
5. if you know any way then did it work for you? (did you relock and unroot your phone and get the warranty service?)
if your answer contains technical details, please tell me, i will learn anything required to do those.
Thank you for reading!