Hi,
If i succesfully updated my 5x to 7.1.1 thats mean it's not affected by the bootloop issue? Or it can come later?
I'm asking it because i want to unlock the bootloader, but if i unlock the warranty is gone and afraid from bootloop hardware issue..
ZLevente said:
Hi,
If i succesfully updated my 5x to 7.1.1 thats mean it's not affected by the bootloop issue? Or it can come later?
I'm asking it because i want to unlock the bootloader, but if i unlock the warranty is gone and afraid from bootloop hardware issue..
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The bootloop issue is a hardware problem because LG used junk solder. It seems to correlate with updates because they generate a lot of heat but can happen at anytime. Every 5x will eventually bootloop.
I don't think that every 5X will die eventually, if it is true, why google not recalled all?
But thanks for the information, i will keep away from overheating my 5x
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Hello. So I was wondering if I can lock my bootloader and restore my phone to stock becouse I got a screen burn in and I would like to send it to repair.. Now another question will be.. Does the warranty cover the burn in screen even if the device has custom rom on it since it is not a software issue.
Thanks in advance
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MustaXxX said:
Hello. So I was wondering if I can lock my bootloader and restore my phone to stock becouse I got a screen burn in and I would like to send it to repair.. Now another question will be.. Does the warranty cover the burn in screen even if the device has custom rom on it since it is not a software issue.
Thanks in advance
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You can't relock the bootloader.
For the other thing, it depends mainly on where you are and also on how determined you are. In Europe, because of the relevant laws, people have tried with mixed results. (If you decide to try, it's common sense that flashing stock firmware before sending it back could help).
Hi, I know there are a lot of discussions about this, but I read too much opinions. I want to understand the situation. Is a phone with unlocked bootloader out of warranty after bootloop? (Edit: yes, I found it on LG official site, sorry for the stupid question. Even if I will ask to LG Italia, my G2 passed warranty with root but the bootloader was not unlocked).
So the real question is: if I only root is there the possibility to get bootloop? Is the phone in warranty only with root?
I found this article on web: http://www.androidauthority.com/lg-admits-g4-bootloop-problem-hardware-fault-669603/
Is this the answers to our problems?
Thank you
Edit: I asked LG Italia. They said that smartphones bought before 1st April 2016 with root and/or unlocked bootloaders will be repaired in warranty if the problem is hardware and not software. If they can prove that the unlocked bootloader is the fault of the bootloop they will not repair the smartphone for free (I think this is crazy if LG is already accepted that bootloop is a hardware problem).
Instead smartphones bought later then 1st April 2016 with root and/or unlocked bootloader will be repaired out of warranty even if there is a hardware problem.
The bootloop problem is not caused by unlocking the bootloader, and it is not caused by rooting. Even if you don't root and you don't unlock the bootloader, you can still eventually end up with the bootloop issue. However, if the phone is bootloader unlocked, I've heard some people say that LG refused to repair the phone under warranty. Personally, I don't think this is fair of LG. They should repair the phone under warranty even if it is unlocked. Because the bootloop issue is a hardware problem with the phone, it shouldn't matter if the phone is unlocked/rooted. There is a design or engineering issue with the phone's motherboard so it should be repaired under warranty in all cases.
Hello guys am basically a Noob when it comes to the new android 6.0+ security system that google included which changed the bootloader unlocking and rooting process a lil bit from the standert ( fastboot oem unlock ... fastboot flash twrp ... flash super su and voila )
let's get to my probleme with my nexus 5x when i unlocked the bootloader with the tool the device has to reboot but everytime i reboot i have to unlock my bootloader again the root works fine but the bootloader keeps getting locked everytime ... problem is that i messed with the boot img in order to disable forced encryption and now i can't flash stock because during the flashing the bootloader has to reboot and gets locked which make the flashing fails ... am on android nougat 7.0 if that matter and if someone have the 6.0.1 (mtc20k) boot image for noforce encrypte please share with me and thanks
You can update manually by flashing the different parts separately using fastboot commands. That way you can skip rebooting after flashing bootloadet
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I have the same problem. Bootloader gets relocked every time i reboot. Could not install cm14.1, i just get i bootloop (tried with latest twrp and vendor). Went back to stock with the seperate fastboot commands. It works but really annoying that the bootloader wont stay locked. It worked before i sent the phone to service (emmc problem) and got the motherboard changed. Is there a problem with the bootloader or is it a hardware problem?
Sounds like a HW problem, RMA it again.
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Sounds like a HW problem, RMA it again.
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Thanks!
Yeah thats what im thinking too. But what do i claim as the issue? Is a non unlockable bootloader a warranty issue? Bought it unlocked from a store.
frukten said:
Thanks!
Yeah thats what im thinking too. But what do i claim as the issue? Is a non unlockable bootloader a warranty issue? Bought it unlocked from a store.
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Ask Google (you can open up a chat with them for example on https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/4582729?hl=en&ref_topic=6023296#contact=1 or other links), for me it's a clear issue, you have the right to unlock the bootloader, however not sure how to demonstrate a problem if you bought it on a store...
All phones that come back from service do so in that state. Seems it's a decision from LG. If you go to bootloader you'll probably see that is says "no rpmb" right after secure boot. This is what is causing the issue, from what I know it is because a certain portion is not flashed on the motherboard replacement
The same happend to me, e-mailed the service center asking why they did this but they never reply
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Hi.
The device is a g4 h815. Rooted, uses twrp and a custom rom.
Few days ago its rebooted and cant boot normally, just rebooting continously.
Try hard reset to enter twrp, but its not working.. rebooting.
Whats now? Bootloader is open, so i dont have warrantly i think, but its a hardware problem, wright?
Thanks for your answer!
Sounds like the bootloop issue.
Had almost the same problem and mine finally died. I put the phone in the refrigerator, it open a few times, and then it never booted again. I had bl unlocked, went to lg, they ptobably could not boot the device and replaced the motherboard no questions asked in warranty. Maybe you get lucky too
teokrata said:
Hi.
The device is a g4 h815. Rooted, uses twrp and a custom rom.
Few days ago its rebooted and cant boot normally, just rebooting continously.
Try hard reset to enter twrp, but its not working.. rebooting.
Whats now? Bootloader is open, so i dont have warrantly i think, but its a hardware problem, wright?
Thanks for your answer!
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Call lg. The warrantys are extendex on the g4.
Dont put it in the fridge. Itll absorb moisture. And tbey wont waranty then.
TheMadScientist420 said:
Call lg. The warrantys are extendex on the g4.
Dont put it in the fridge. Itll absorb moisture. And tbey wont waranty then.
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Lg said, because the bootloader is unlocked, they dont so it in waranty. Its 250$ for switching motherboard.
teokrata said:
Lg said, because the bootloader is unlocked, they dont so it in waranty. Its 250$ for switching motherboard.
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which is crap on there end cause theyve warantied many with a unlocked bootloader
damn thing aint worth 250 bucks
man i hate it for you that sucks
and this is why there a lawsuit against them for it
I try to call my service provider to help me.. I hope they can do something.
And try with lg bridge... I sont have more idea.
Bridge and lgup cant flash the phone. Sucks for me
Hello,
is it worth to unlock the bl under warranty (till august) or recommended to keep it locked? I want to try custom roms and kernels but if i'll get a bootlop i can't relock it.
Please post your opinion, thanks
I could be wrong on this, but there are two assumptions you're making, that I believed the opposite to be true.
The first is that Google won't warranty the device is that the bootloader is unlocked. I thought they would?
The second is that a software bootloop can't be fixed. If the device is bootlooping because of a hardware issue, there's no hope. I was under the impression that a software glitch could be repaired by putting it in a firmware download mode, and fastboot flashing the whole system?
crazyates said:
I could be wrong on this, but there are two assumptions you're making, that I believed the opposite to be true.
The first is that Google won't warranty the device is that the bootloader is unlocked. I thought they would?
The second is that a software bootloop can't be fixed. If the device is bootlooping because of a hardware issue, there's no hope. I was under the impression that a software glitch could be repaired by putting it in a firmware download mode, and fastboot flashing the whole system?
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I talked about the hw bootloop.
My question is : can I relock the bootloader if I get a hw bootlop? I know it will stuck at google logo but maybe the bl reachable...
If you have a hardware related bootloop you may be able to re-lock the bootloader, however the phone may be completely unresponsive (mine was completely unresponsive when I had the hw related bootloop). The phone also may respond for a bit then become unresponsive again.
Did you buy your device from Google? If so, they are not concerned about an unlocked bootloader (at least the two reps I talked to when both of my devices bootlooped said that it was not a problem and both of my devices have been replaced out of warranty).
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If you have a hardware related bootloop you may be able to re-lock the bootloader, however the phone may be completely unresponsive (mine was completely unresponsive when I had the hw related bootloop). The phone also may respond for a bit then become unresponsive again.
Did you buy your device from Google? If so, they are not concerned about an unlocked bootloader (at least the two reps I talked to when both of my devices bootlooped said that it was not a problem and both of my devices have been replaced out of warranty).
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No, not from the Google
In reverse If you get bootloop you cannot unlock bootloader.
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In reverse If you get bootloop you cannot unlock bootloader.
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I want to relock it. So sad i cant use a custom rom/kernel because off the fkin bootlop failure.
I am interested in this also. I was planing to buy new Nexus 5X now, but all bootloop thing is making me consider. I am not sure if it is worth to gamble. But as I see over forum, it is not like 50% of phones bootloops. It is a lot less percent.