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[Q] Is unlocking necessary?

I'm quite new to meddling around with phones, but after reading around, it seems that to get the most out of your phone, or for more advanced options, you must root it or unlock the bootloader.
So I have a few questions....
If when I go to configuration information it says "Rooting Status: Bootloader unlock allowed: No" does that mean I can't root my phone, or install custom ROMs?
What does unlocking the bootloader really get me?
Will it void my 1 year warranty? Or is there a way I can still send it in if anything was to go wrong? Maybe re-lock the bootloader?
Do I need to unlock my phone to flash a kernal?
Thank you!

First, I'd recommend to you to read this thread.
snipes1836 said:
If when I go to configuration information it says "Rooting Status: Bootloader unlock allowed: No" does that mean I can't root my phone, or install custom ROMs?
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If you want to unlock your bootloader contact Jinx13 or Alejandrissimo
snipes1836 said:
What does unlocking the bootloader really get me?
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You can flash custom ROMs/kernels, etc.
snipes1836 said:
Will it void my 1 year warranty? Or is there a way I can still send it in if anything was to go wrong? Maybe re-lock the bootloader?
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You can relock your bootloader, but only to receive OTA's or to use PCC or SEUS.
But you'll void your warranty!
snipes1836 said:
Do I need to unlock my phone to flash a kernal?
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Yes, you've to unlock your bootloader.

Root again after unroot

Hi there
I had to send my HOV for warranty repairs.
Now it comes a question - is required any special procedure to root it again?
Bootloader is already re-locked of course.

mcemsi said:
Hi there
I had to send my HOV for warranty repairs.
Now it comes a question - is required any special procedure to root it again?
Bootloader is already re-locked of course.
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Nope, just do the same thing as before

Root without unlocking bootloader?

Hi,
because of warranty I don't want to unlock my bootloader. Is there a way to root the device without onlocking the bootloader?

ponchofiesta said:
Hi,
because of warranty I don't want to unlock my bootloader. Is there a way to root the device without onlocking the bootloader?
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There are already 2 threads for Guidance (Pls do a search before asking). I am Rooted but Locked Bootloader, want this for future update and warranty purposes.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2634196
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081

Newbie questions about rooting my new lg g4 h-815L

1) if i root my device will I lose the warranty? Cause apparently the device is unlocked..
2) what is the safest way to root the device?
3) if the root fails and i break my phone.. Will i be able to send it to the company to repair it?
Update:
About the unlock thingy...
4) does having the h815 version means that it is unlocked? If not.. Then my phone is still locked and is under warranty...

If your phone is already unlocked u have already void your warranty
And if u root and thay find out then your warranty is void
Trick is to unroot before u send it.
But if u experience the famous bootloop then u are in for a bummer

Momo1996 said:
1) if i root my device will I lose the warranty? Cause apparently the device is unlocked..
2) what is the safest way to root the device?
3) if the root fails and i break my phone.. Will i be able to send it to the company to repair it?
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unlocked warranty lost .... 2 there are a post for root without unlock but now its too late . 3 yes you can but like its unlocked . you need to pay

Unlocked..
shudoha said:
unlocked warranty lost .... 2 there are a post for root without unlock but now its too late . 3 yes you can but like its unlocked . you need to pay
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I said that the phone is unlocked bassed on it's the global version... And that it works in israel(my country).. Not that i downloaded the tool and unlocked it or something..
Isn't the global version unlocked? And if not... What is actually the unlock..

Just a few doubts regarding Bootloader and rooting

Hey guys, I'm new to the Redmi forums, I've been on XDA since 2012 and have been using mainly Xperia devices.
So just had a few doubts regarding this phone(bought it last week)
I read about the procedure to unlock the bootloader and everything.
1. I know unlocking will void my warranty, but can i then relfash stock rom and relock bootloader to show that the bootloader was never unlocked? We could do that in Xperia.
Is it possible to do it now?
2. Will just rooting require the bootloader to be unlocked? And if yes would the warranty be void if I unlocked the bootloader and just root the phone without flashing custom ROMs?

Unlocking bootlader procedure doesn"t void you warranty. At least in Poland
Rooting requires unlocked bootloader. Im not sure about rooting, but you can always flash offcial miui build and its going to unroot your Redmi and relock you bootloader

piyush95 said:
Hey guys, I'm new to the Redmi forums, I've been on XDA since 2012 and have been using mainly Xperia devices.
So just had a few doubts regarding this phone(bought it last week)
I read about the procedure to unlock the bootloader and everything.
1. I know unlocking will void my warranty, but can i then relfash stock rom and relock bootloader to show that the bootloader was never unlocked? We could do that in Xperia.
Is it possible to do it now?
2. Will just rooting require the bootloader to be unlocked? And if yes would the warranty be void if I unlocked the bootloader and just root the phone without flashing custom ROMs?
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1. As far as I know the warranty is not void. I have not seen any such warning. But please do check from your end.
2. Rooting will need unlocked bootloader if you are doing it via the recovery. Maybe one click root apps wont. I dunno of any one click root apps for RN5 Pro

Unlocking bootloader don't void warranty of xiaomi phones its confirmed
Changes in rom may void warranty like rooting
But u can again clean flash rom with mi flash restore to factory stage is possible