Hi,
Suddenly my external speaker is not working. I have to take it to customer care and afraid they will find out i have voided the warranty. Is it possible to change iswarrantyvoid: yes to no. I have already changed status code to 2 using stock rom and Device is locked.
Thanks
even i want to knw if u repair it in warranty then i'll go unlocking the bootloader..
abhishekgahlot007 said:
Hi,
Suddenly my external speaker is not working. I have to take it to customer care and afraid they will find out i have voided the warranty. Is it possible to change iswarrantyvoid: yes to no. I have already changed status code to 2 using stock rom and Device is locked.
Thanks
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aliennastik said:
even i want to knw if u repair it in warranty then i'll go unlocking the bootloader..
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The moment you request Unlock Code from Moto, your warranty is void(Unless you live in EU).They flag your IMEI and it is registered in the database.
Now, if you're lucky, the local customer care might help you (knowingly or unknowingly).
PS: That's the reason I'm gonna wait a few months before requesting a BL unlock.
As used in this Legal Agreement and Warning, the term "Unlocked Device" means a Device for which an Unlock Code has been obtained, regardless of whether such Device's bootloader has actually been unlocked, relocked or whether such Device's software or operating system has been modified or whether it's original, unmodified software or operating system has been reloaded. In other words, once a Device's Unlock Code has been released by Motorola to User, the Device shall thereafter, for all intents and purposes, be deemed to be an Unlocked Device, irrespective of whether it was, in fact, unlocked or modified.
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Nope, impossible...
You had void your warranty when you unlocked the bootloader...
Unless you brought it from EU...
Or you can just return it to Flipkart?
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That should work. But Flipkart will send it for quality check to Moto service center and they won't pass it.
You can try though.
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Once the Bootloader is unlocked, a fuse inside the device is irreparably blown making the device's warranty void forever. So, No, it is impossible to revert iswarrantyvoid:no to yes. Unless a dev could write a Bootloader which doesn't scan the fuse or whatever and always displays iswarrantyvoid:yes. But Alas, why would they?
P.S Read it on the internet somewhere, not sure, the Moto G XDA Forum probably.
Its called an eFuse. I'm not sure if Moto E and G also have those for BL. 'Cause if the efuse is blown, it wouldn't relock.Won't matter if you reflash your stock ROM.
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neo.ank said:
Its called an eFuse. I'm not sure if Moto E and G also have those for BL. 'Cause if the efuse is blown, it wouldn't relock.Won't matter if you reflash your stock ROM.
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Motorola calls it qFuse
I unlocked the bootloader then relocked and replaced the splashscreen of bootloader with moto and i returned it to flipkart,they gave my money back i got no problems
Thats good. I guess OP has a solution.
gaurav2009 said:
I unlocked the bootloader then relocked and replaced the splashscreen of bootloader with moto and i returned it to flipkart,they gave my money back i got no problems
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Will you be kind enough to elaborate the steps...
geek.parineeti said:
Will you be kind enough to elaborate the steps...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2756609
here is a thread in general section,everything is in there
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I would like to send the phone in service, so I am interested in whether it is possible without problems through official unlocked phone?
The first time I successfully unlocked and is now locked to send in service, that if it can be again unlocked the same way?
Thanks in advance.
do yu mean BL unlocking???
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do yu mean BL unlocking???
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yes bootloader
Should work the same, just if you get replaced device back, then IMEI is different.
Haven't tested, not sure, just an opinion.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Should work the same, just if you get replaced device back, then IMEI is different.
Haven't tested, not sure, just an opinion.
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i know that the imei is different if i got another device, but if i got same device can i enter same cod i use firs time to unlock bootloader?
Yes, code stays the same then.
Are you sure? If we're talking about BL unlock, isn't the code calculated based on the IMEI? So, if you get a new phone (different IMEI) then code should be different...
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i know that the imei is different if i got another device, but if i got same device can i enter same cod i use firs time to unlock bootloader?
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if you mean IMEI then NO
if you got another same device - use unofficial method.
I do use it. simple and waranty, DRM stays with you
Doubt in Warranty: Change FW, root and unlock bootloader
Hi guys i want to solve forever this doubts . What things we lose our warranty?
1) Change FW to another original via flashtool?
2) Change FW to another not original via flashtool?
3) Root via Flashtool?
4) Unlock bootloader?
5) Another process I dont know?
Ty a lot,
SamFortal said:
Doubt in Warranty: Change FW, root and unlock bootloader
Hi guys i want to solve forever this doubts . What things we lose our warranty?
1) Change FW to another original via flashtool?
2) Change FW to another not original via flashtool?
3) Root via Flashtool?
4) Unlock bootloader?
5) Another process I dont know?
Ty a lot,
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1. Loose warranty if si number aint the same.. Coz si number is written on hardware ( in xu,... Below the battery)
2. Loose warranty
3 . Root can b unrooted...so unroot it before u get to a service center
4. Unlock bootloader - loose ur warranty for sure
5. Any other process - mods and other software modifications leads to lose of warranty
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1. Not true, done many times, even sending to don't itself, Si number is not for warranty
4. Not true, can easily go to locked boot loader, always
You will never lose warranty, you can always go back
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nickholtus said:
1. Not true, done many times, even sending to don't itself, Si number is not for warranty
4. Not true, can easily go to locked boot loader, always
You will never lose warranty, you can always go back
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Sony's website clearly states in capital that
Unlocking ur botlotloader will void ur warranty
And its not like u do anything u retain the warranty jz by flashing any official rom and relocking bootloader
Si number of the software needs to match wid hardware
And if checked ( hardly takes anything to check) will indicate software tempering and a voided warranty
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Nope, because you can relock it your warranty won't be voided
Also if you keep it unlocked, you will only lose warranty on software, not on hardware.
I have had 3 Sony phones (2 se 1 Sony) I develop on all of them, returned them for warranty like 15 times and never had any issues.
Si number Is only for updates not for warranty, imei is for warranty.
I know all of this, because of my contact by Sony Holland and Sony united States
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Nope, because you can relock it your warranty won't be voided
Also if you keep it unlocked, you will only lose warranty on software, not on hardware.
I have had 3 Sony phones (2 se 1 Sony) I develop on all of them, returned them for warranty like 15 times and never had any issues.
Si number Is only for updates not for warranty, imei is for warranty.
I know all of this, because of my contact by Sony Holland and Sony united States
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I give up and accept ur knowledge... Thanks for something new
And m happy coz psychologically I got my warranty back...
Btw what do u mean by " I develop on all of them"
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Nope, because you can relock it your warranty won't be voided
Also if you keep it unlocked, you will only lose warranty on software, not on hardware.
I have had 3 Sony phones (2 se 1 Sony) I develop on all of them, returned them for warranty like 15 times and never had any issues.
Si number Is only for updates not for warranty, imei is for warranty.
I know all of this, because of my contact by Sony Holland and Sony united States
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I think if they use EMMA I finds that your DRM keys are gone, they might void it.
Drm keys arent that important
They are jz meant for some softwares
Correct me if I m wrong
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It says unlocking may void warranty.
This is what Sony UK told me:
Hi #####, validating the warranty of a handset once the bootloader has been unlocked is done on a case by case basis which is why we are unable to say for definite whether or not the warranty would be voided by doing this.
However, unlocking the bootloader is usually done to load custom roms and unofficial software which does void the warranty in most cases.
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hi,
that is only to scare people, with flashtool you can relock the bootloader and and restore to stock firmware.
Emma doesn't give problems, tested it myself
they also won't check for drm keys.
Would u plz explain what is emma
Jz a bit
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emma is sony's official flash tool. and a question, when we unlock the bootloader via sony's website, sony getting our phone's some informations and imei, isn't it harder to find warranty? can sony's service say "it looks like your bootloader locked but sony says it unlocked before and she isn't virgin anymore"? (with relocked bootloader)
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emma is sony's official flash tool. and a question, when we unlock the bootloader via sony's website, sony getting our phone's some informations and imei, isn't it harder to find warranty? can sony's service say "it looks like your bootloader locked but sony says it unlocked before and she isn't virgin anymore"? (with relocked bootloader)
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U dun need to give ur complete imei
Only first 14 digits
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As per the sticky thread in General, please post all questions here in Q&A.
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AvRS
when i flash kernels during rooting process is any effect for warranty? that means S
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Nope, because you can relock it your warranty won't be voided
Also if you keep it unlocked, you will only lose warranty on software, not on hardware.
I have had 3 Sony phones (2 se 1 Sony) I develop on all of them, returned them for warranty like 15 times and never had any issues.
Si number Is only for updates not for warranty, imei is for warranty.
I know all of this, because of my contact by Sony Holland and Sony united States
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when i flash kernels during rooting process is any effect for warranty? that means Sony people can trace it?
Hello everyone..
After using ics in my xperia u, I felt its pretty laggy...
So im thinking of unlocking the bootloader..my only doubt is whether after unlocking the bootloader, I completely lose warranty or not..
Does relocking the bootloader restore the warranty or not?..ive seen that for unlocking bootloader, a code is needed which involves provision of Imei no., so does sony store the details in their servers about which phone's bootloader has been unlocked?
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Cheers..:good:
If you unlocked your bootloader, your warranty completely gone. If you know how to relock your bootloader back, then your warranty will restore back if the Sony service centre does not know you unlock bootloader.... unlocking boot loader needs your imei number so they can give you the bootloader code... sorry, my explanation very messy!!! Hope you understand it!!!
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Sherwinnn said:
If you unlocked your bootloader, your warranty completely gone. If you know how to relock your bootloader back, then your warranty will restore back if the Sony service centre does not know you unlock bootloader.... unlocking boot loader needs your imei number so they can give you the bootloader code... sorry, my explanation very messy!!! Hope you understand it!!!
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thanks for replying..
if i relock the bootloader..are there any traces left behind of unlocking the bootloader..
Ummm no??? Lol... but most probably no...
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Ummm no??? Lol... but most probably no...
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Okay..thank :laugh:
One last question...do u recommend unlocking the bootloader?
I have mobile phone insurance with my bank account. So it doesn't matter about the warranty.
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peRFect! said:
Okay..thank :laugh:
One last question...do u recommend unlocking the bootloader?
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If you wanna flash different kinds of awesome ROM than I suggest you unlock your bootloader.. if you scared your warranty gone then don't unlock it... you can overcloxk your kernel by unlocked your bootloader...
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Sherwinnn said:
If you wanna flash different kinds of awesome ROM than I suggest you unlock your bootloader.. if you scared your warranty gone then don't unlock it... you can overcloxk your kernel by unlocked your bootloader...
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i do like playing around with custom roms..
i keep flashing custom roms in my tab 2, but there is no bootloader lock in the tab and i can reclaim my warranty by flashing the stock rom and clearing the binary counter!
i just wanted to know whether the same can be done with my xperia!
going to unlock the bootloader now..wish me luck! :laugh:
Thanks for the support!
Cheers :good:
Well my friend if u want ur warranty just don't unlock it,if u want to root ur phone and do more things with it do it.
My suggestion is to don't do it just keep it as it is
XrhstosDrouggos said:
Well my friend if u want ur warranty just don't unlock it,if u want to root ur phone and do more things with it do it.
My suggestion is to don't do it just keep it as it is
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Hi .. yes i agree my dear ... but today we have solution of everything if anything goes wrong with our device after unloacking the bootloader ...:fingers-crossed: so i will suggest to unlock it without ant worries and try all the new roms of cm9 & miui
thanks for the help guys...
going to decide tonight whether ill unlock the bootloader or not!
really confused...
really appreciate everyones support!
P.S-not able to use the xda thank u..crossed my limit of 8 thanks per day!
I guess this is relevant...
I unlocked the bootloader of my Xperia Neo in order to install custom roms / kernels. Later I noticed that my screen had some objects burnt in it (most likely due to excess heat).
I reverted to stock firmware, relocked the bootloader and sent the phone for warranty repair. They replaced the screen and the touch panel, no questions asked.
In my case, there were no problems with the warranty despite the previously unlocked bootloader. Note that the situation might not be the same for you (different problem, repair staff etc).
In other words, there is a chance that unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty of your phone. It is up to you to decide whether it is worth the risk.
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I guess this is relevant...
I unlocked the bootloader of my Xperia Neo in order to install custom roms / kernels. Later I noticed that my screen had some objects burnt in it (most likely due to excess heat).
I reverted to stock firmware, relocked the bootloader and sent the phone for warranty repair. They replaced the screen and the touch panel, no questions asked.
In my case, there were no problems with the warranty despite the previously unlocked bootloader. Note that the situation might not be the same for you (different problem, repair staff etc).
In other words, there is a chance that unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty of your phone. It is up to you to decide whether it is worth the risk.
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I think you retain hardware warranty, you only lose software warranty
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satan89 said:
I think you retain hardware warranty, you only lose software warranty
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Yeah, that could be the case but I'm not 100% sure: according to Xperia Blog, Sony has refused to repair some phones with unlocked (or relocked) bootloaders (http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/07/25/sony-refusing-hardware-repairs-on-handsets-with-unlocked-bootloaders.
Msonata said:
I guess this is relevant...
I unlocked the bootloader of my Xperia Neo in order to install custom roms / kernels. Later I noticed that my screen had some objects burnt in it (most likely due to excess heat).
I reverted to stock firmware, relocked the bootloader and sent the phone for warranty repair. They replaced the screen and the touch panel, no questions asked.
In my case, there were no problems with the warranty despite the previously unlocked bootloader. Note that the situation might not be the same for you (different problem, repair staff etc).
In other words, there is a chance that unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty of your phone. It is up to you to decide whether it is worth the risk.
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Bingo...thats exactly the ans I was looking for..thanks!
Samsung devices in this case feel so much better..no issue of unlocking bootloader!
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thanks for replying..
if i relock the bootloader..are there any traces left behind of unlocking the bootloader..
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Yes there are traces left behind if you unlock and relock your bootloader-its the DRM keys.They are lost forever once you unlock your bootloader and even if you relock your bootloader,they won't get back.
And if a service center checks for DRM keys,then they'll surely know that the bootloader has been unlocked and you cannot invoke your warranty.
Does testpoint method work on 2012 models? Bcoz that method unlocks BL without loss of DRM keys.
Guide says it works on 2011 models, but doesn't look updated. And anyhow phones with fixed battery will not be able to use it anyhow.
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satan89 said:
Does testpoint method work on 2012 models? Bcoz that method unlocks BL without loss of DRM keys.
Guide says it works on 2011 models, but doesn't look updated. And anyhow phones with fixed battery will not be able to use it anyhow.
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you gave answer to your own question.........
It wont work......
the only method i guess is official method...... :cheers:
Wait, my Xperia U bought was from the start Unlocked bootloader, does it mean it doesn't have warranty? I don't really care because I've rooted it, but that could be big failure from the shop.
Hey XDA Family ,
I have been wondering about if Poco f1 still be in warranty if it is rooted, or not?
I am from India (New Delhi).
When it was released it is said that it will be a developer-friendly device and will be on-warranty even after rooted. is it true?
Help!!
anil18 said:
Hey XDA Family ,
I have been wondering about if Poco f1 still be in warranty if it is rooted, or not?
I am from India (New Delhi).
When it was released it is said that it will be a developer-friendly device and will be on-warranty even after rooted. is it true?
Help!!
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OK bro, listen.
There's no way someone can know if you've rooted your phone after you reflash the Stock rom.
And about unlocking bootloader, you are applying for it and the mi itself is allowing you to do it, so no risk there; also you can relock your bootloader.
Ravindrasan said:
OK bro, listen.
There's no way someone can know if you've rooted your phone after you reflash the Stock rom.
And about unlocking bootloader, you are applying for it and the mi itself is allowing you to do it, so no risk there; also you can relock your bootloader.
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Thank you for your kind reply. but still there is a question in my head that "does xiaomi gives warranty on rooted POCO F1?" or "not".
anil18 said:
Thank you for your kind reply. but still there is a question in my head that "does xiaomi gives warranty on rooted POCO F1?" or "not".
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Yes it does bro.
There is a particular tweet from Alvin Tse clarifying what is covered in the warranty. He mentioned that the warranty covers even if the device is rooted, bootloader unlocked and customized. However, it will not cover customization related to overclocking of hardware in anyway will void the warranty. This cover but is not limited to CPU overclock, screen refresh rate increase and battery charge tweaks.
By unlocking the Bootloader,will the guarantee will become void?
No
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No
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Than you Rhaegar.
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No
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And with Unlocked Bootlaoder whether I will get OTA Updates?
pnsdhrn said:
And with Unlocked Bootlaoder whether I will get OTA Updates?
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Yes on official rom you get a ota update.
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By unlocking the Bootloader,will the guarantee will become void?
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Its warranty...by unlocking bootloader warranty will be void....but service centre technician will flash the stock rom,through edl if software is only issue....
Think twice b4 unlocking ur phone..
If u want to explore ful device potential ,unlocking and doing some stuff is best u got
jayarajan said:
Its warranty...by unlocking bootloader warranty will be void....but service centre technician will flash the stock rom,through edl if software is only issue....
Think twice b4 unlocking ur phone..
If u want to explore ful device potential ,unlocking and doing some stuff is best u got
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I admit by unlocking bootloader,Ican explore full potential.But there is another side to it.The facilities of using banking applications will be gone.
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I admit by unlocking bootloader,Ican explore full potential.But there is another side to it.The facilities of using banking applications will be gone.
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all my banking apps works just fine
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all my banking apps works just fine
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Thank you dear fluffy.And I would like to get you personal opinion also regarding warranty on unlocking bootloader.Because when I read several tutorials for unlocking the bootloader,some OPs say that the warranty will become void and others say it will no be affected.Also if I install TWRP,what will be state of Warranty and OTA Updates?
jayarajan said:
Its warranty...by unlocking bootloader warranty will be void....but service centre technician will flash the stock rom,through edl if software is only issue....
Think twice b4 unlocking ur phone..
If u want to explore ful device potential ,unlocking and doing some stuff is best u got
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We do not spread false news, the warranty with the unlocking of the bootloader is NOT invalidated, Xiaomi allows the unlocking of the bootloader while maintaining the warranty, but if you break it modding with custom kernel / rom you will have to pay to fix it.
Rhaegar93 said:
We do not spread false news, the warranty with the unlocking of the bootloader is NOT invalidated, Xiaomi allows the unlocking of the bootloader while maintaining the warranty, but if you break it modding with custom kernel / rom you will have to pay to fix it.
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Ok ..some of the service centres in India...use like that
Rhaegar93 said:
We do not spread false news, the warranty with the unlocking of the bootloader is NOT invalidated, Xiaomi allows the unlocking of the bootloader while maintaining the warranty, but if you break it modding with custom kernel / rom you will have to pay to fix it.
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Thank you Rhaegar for your solid confirmation.Now I would also like to know whether the Warranty will be invalid if install TWRP without rooting using fastboot.I am looking for build.prop editting using TWRP and ADB.
pnsdhrn said:
Thank you Rhaegar for your solid confirmation.Now I would also like to know whether the Warranty will be invalid if install TWRP without rooting using fastboot.I am looking for build.prop editting using TWRP and ADB.
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the warranty will not be invalidated, but if you create damage by modding you will have to pay to fix the device. Before sending it to service, simply remove twrp and install the original recovery.
Rhaegar93 said:
the warranty will not be invalidated, but if you create damage by modding you will have to pay to fix the device. Before sending it to service, simply remove twrp and install the original recovery.
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Thanks again,Rhaegar.How can I install Original Recovery and wherefrom it can be got?