I just bought the phone from a guy on craigslist , he never mentioned anything about it being rooted so im curious if this phone has been rooted and im sure you can if you guys say the phone cant be relocked how can you tell if its unlocked or locked?
snavid972 said:
I just bought the phone from a guy on craigslist , he never mentioned anything about it being rooted so im curious if this phone has been rooted and im sure you can if you guys say the phone cant be relocked how can you tell if its unlocked or locked?
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unlocked padlock at initial boot screen?
Just reboot the phone and see if it shows the icon of an unlocked padlock. If yes, then its rooted (your warranty is void). If no, then you're good...
isn't the bootloader just unlocked when having the unlocked padlock?
rooting actually needs a second step. Correct me if im wrong
snavid972 said:
I just bought the phone from a guy on craigslist , he never mentioned anything about it being rooted so im curious if this phone has been rooted and im sure you can if you guys say the phone cant be relocked how can you tell if its unlocked or locked?
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1. Download N1 Torch from the Market
2. Run it
3. Tell us what happens
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Hey guys,
With All this Warranty talk, the people who unlocked your bootloader. Do you regret it? Was the warranty worth sacrificing for custom roms? I want to unlock it but at the same time I keep getting these paranoid thoughts that I'm gonna need the warranty later on. WTF. Any help?
You can install custom roms without unlock bootloader. I have evil nxsense rom installed in my N1 without unlock my bootloader.
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HTC honors the warranty even with the bootloader unlocked; I can't say that I've needed to make a claim myself, but that's the consensus from majority of members on this board. So, my advice is just go for it.
I had the same doubts as you, but you won't regret it
habs25 said:
HTC honors the warranty even with the bootloader unlocked; I can't say that I've needed to make a claim myself, but that's the consensus from majority of members on this board. So, my advice is just go for it.
I had the same doubts as you, but you won't regret it
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Agree with this. Although I've never had to make a claim either.
I unlocked mine as soon as I pulled it from the box back in January 2010. I have had no regrets about it at all. I have never needed warranty service, though I wouldn't hesitate to call HTC for a hardware related issue. If something went horribly wrong with a ROM flash or a radio upgrade, that would be my own fault and I would look into buying a new phone. But I wouldn't try to BS HTC to make them pay for my screw-up.
habs25 said:
HTC honors the warranty even with the bootloader unlocked; I can't say that I've needed to make a claim myself, but that's the consensus from majority of members on this board. So, my advice is just go for it.
I had the same doubts as you, but you won't regret it
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I have made two claims with my unlocked bootloader. Each has been hassle free and quick. Oh, and cost me nothing.
First, a few months ago for dust under the screen, repaired and sent back in 4 days.
Second, which was last week for power button issues. They received, repaired, and shipped back in one day. I got it back the next.
HTC is quietly brilliant.
thanks guys! i may actually unlock the baseband than.
is unlocking the baseband more beneficial than just doing a root without unlocking?
btw, so you guys think its better to safer to send it in and get it repaired if you have a unlocked baseband than the riskier "swap" (when they send u a new one and you send your old one in) method?
Wisefire said:
I have made two claims with my unlocked bootloader. Each has been hassle free and quick. Oh, and cost me nothing.
First, a few months ago for dust under the screen, repaired and sent back in 4 days.
Second, which was last week for power button issues. They received, repaired, and shipped back in one day. I got it back the next.
HTC is quietly brilliant.
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hey, did they send it back to you with a locked bootloader?
First time they relocked it.
Second time, they left it unlocked.
ROOT is fine
bambamboom said:
thanks guys! i may actually unlock the baseband than.
is unlocking the baseband more beneficial than just doing a root without unlocking?
btw, so you guys think its better to safer to send it in and get it repaired if you have a unlocked baseband than the riskier "swap" (when they send u a new one and you send your old one in) method?
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I don't see any point in unlocking boot loader while you can root the phone and do whatever you want. the only thing you can't directly do is to flash a partition usion bootloader commands but you still can do it if you use "flash_img" command in ClockworkMod Recovery (on the adb shell). I install different roms and I am on CM7 now.
I unlocked mine without wanting to. I flashed modaco rom and it just unlocked my boot loader. but there is supposed to be a way of locking it again. it's somewhere on xda...
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Yeah, I like posters that don't know what they post.
1) No ROM can unlock the bootloader. User has to do it and the system has to ask for permission.
2) Once unlocked, it can't be locked, only by HTC.
To the OP: I've unlocked my bootloader long before "non-unlocking" way has been found. Never cared for it since, didn't need the warranty, and it's going to expire soon anyway.
Yes mine unlocked, and I have no reason to regret it, as my phone is a freak that can be locked again.
Worth doing in my opinion, and even if I couldn't lock it again, I still wouldn't regret it.
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I don't see any point in unlocking boot loader while you can root the phone and do whatever you want. the only thing you can't directly do is to flash a partition usion bootloader commands but you still can do it if you use "flash_img" command in ClockworkMod Recovery (on the adb shell).
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Mine is locked, but there are 2 goods reasons to unlock the bootloader:
1. Once the bootloader is unlocked, you always have a rooted phone. The next ota won't relock it.
2. You have more options to fix a potentially bricked phone.
I'm thinking about doing it for these reasons, plus it seems like HTC still honour the warranty.
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I unlocked my bootloader because the warranty was gone anyway. Put the nexus into the washing mashine . Somehow it survived (Bluetooth, radio and camera gone). It actually was pretty tough. after about 10minutes in the mashine (60°C) the screen was still having fun inside the mashine.
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Mine is locked, but there are 2 goods reasons to unlock the bootloader:
1. Once the bootloader is unlocked, you always have a rooted phone. The next ota won't relock it.
2. You have more options to fix a potentially bricked phone.
I'm thinking about doing it for these reasons, plus it seems like HTC still honour the warranty.
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1. Well, if you wanna update ota, you don't have reason to root your phone in the first place.
2. what more options exactly you have? simple, do not mess with HBOOT and Recovery partitions, and ur safe.
My opinion, use oneclickroot and don't risk it, cause HTC support behave deferentially now!
bohlool said:
1. Well, if you wanna update ota, you don't have reason to root your phone in the first place.
2. what more options exactly you have? simple, do not mess with HBOOT and Recovery partitions, and ur safe.
My opinion, use oneclickroot and don't risk it, cause HTC support behave deferentially now!
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Obviously you have no idea what you are talking about.
Read my previous post, HTC has the best customer support & service I have ever received.
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Obviously you have no idea what you are talking about.
Read my previous post, HTC has the best customer support & service I have ever received.
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No comment!
With the galaxy s, I was able to re-lock the phone when I had to send it in for repair. I need to know if I am able to do that with the atrix, because should I need to send it in, I definitely don't want my warranty being voided. Anyone know if this is possible, once unlocked?
thanks
Are you referring to root not unlocking the bootloader? If so, yes, you can unroot. Push the unroot button on superoneclick. Rooting does not void the warranty though.
no, referring to unlocking the phone so I can used it on another carrier
cajonez said:
Are you referring to root not unlocking the bootloader? If so, yes, you can unroot. Push the unroot button on superoneclick. Rooting does not void the warranty though.
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no, im referring to unlocking the phone so it can be used on different carriers
jun.seba said:
no, referring to unlocking the phone so I can used it on another carrier
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They wouldn't care about that don't worry.
How did you manage to relock the Galaxy S? For any GSM device once it's unlocked it can't be re-locked.
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They wouldn't care about that don't worry.
How did you manage to relock the Galaxy S? For any GSM device once it's unlocked it can't be re-locked.
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one of the geniuses on xda came up with a way to pull the unlock code off the phone. so i was able to go back and forth.
I've talked to some Bell reps before though, and they said that they wouldn't take the phone back if it's unlocked. I'm trying to buy it from Bell, and run it on Rogers
jun.seba said:
one of the geniuses on xda came up with a way to pull the unlock code off the phone. so i was able to go back and forth.
I've talked to some Bell reps before though, and they said that they wouldn't take the phone back if it's unlocked. I'm trying to buy it from Bell, and run it on Rogers
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Well I remember that to unlock the Samsung you had to have root because the code was hidden inside the phone. The atrix is different you will have to get the code from somewhere (bell or buy it) Then put it in and its unlocked. I had the milestone it was on Telus and I unlocked it to work on Rogers Im going to be doing the same to the atrix.
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Well I remember that to unlock the Samsung you had to have root because the code was hidden inside the phone. The atrix is different you will have to get the code from somewhere (bell or buy it) Then put it in and its unlocked. I had the milestone it was on Telus and I unlocked it to work on Rogers Im going to be doing the same to the atrix.
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but its not possible to re-lock it? and from what ive been told, they wont accept it if its been unlocked. i had a ton of problems with my SGS, and i dont want to end up with a bricked phone i cant get fixed
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but its not possible to re-lock it? and from what ive been told, they wont accept it if its been unlocked. i had a ton of problems with my SGS, and i dont want to end up with a bricked phone i cant get fixed
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im 99% sure you can't re-lock can you tell me how its done on SGS
RacecarBMW said:
im 99% sure you can't re-lock can you tell me how its done on SGS
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761045
its a very simple process
Heh... I returned one of my old Captivates to the AT&T warranty reps with a custom rom on it... he poked through the settings and if he DID notice... he didn't say anything. So I'm not really sure where their limits lie.
I was just looking on these forums for this.. so no possiblity i assume?
Appreantly bell has issues a warning not to accept atrix that are unlock to be returned.
I'm getting a used Nexus 4. I'm new to the phone. So how can I check whether it's unlocked or not? Thanks!
mj56gt said:
I'm getting a used Nexus 4. I'm new to the phone. So how can I check whether it's unlocked or not? Thanks!
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All N 4s are carrier unlocked.
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mj56gt said:
I'm getting a used Nexus 4. I'm new to the phone. So how can I check whether it's unlocked or not? Thanks!
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If you mean sim lock then all Nexus 4s come sim unlocked. If you mean the bootloader then reboot the phone and if it's unlocked then an unlocked padlock will appear beneath the Google logo on boot.
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If you mean sim lock then all Nexus 4s come sim unlocked. If you mean the bootloader then reboot the phone and if it's unlocked then an unlocked padlock will appear beneath the Google logo on boot.
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Thanks a lot for the kind help! Yes, I meant to ask the bootloader unlocking. Sorry for the dumb questions:
What does the unlocked padlock look like?
Can I root the phone without unlocking the bootloader?
mj56gt said:
Thanks a lot for the kind help! Yes, I meant to ask the bootloader unlocking. Sorry for the dumb questions:
What does the unlocked padlock look like?
Can I root the phone without unlocking the bootloader?
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you cant miss it, its at the bottom of the screen at the google logo, looks just like a padlock. if it's still locked, nothing will appear at the bottom, only the google logo in the center.
It looks exactly like an unlocked padlock Once you get the phone it'll be pretty obvious. No, you can't root the phone with a locked bootloader but being a Nexus device it's trivial to unlock it. Check out this guide, it has everything you need to know.
Really appreciate everyone for the great help! Going to play with the phone tonight...
i got s4 which was unlocked (sgh -i3337)
but i tried this method just to see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283068
now my phone is locked is there any solution ...i tried this mehtod again and again it is not working now :crying::crying::crying:
parmar131 said:
i got s4 which was unlocked (sgh -i3337)
but i tried this method just to see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283068
now my phone is locked is there any solution ...i tried this mehtod again and again it is not working now :crying::crying::crying:
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First, if you already had an unlocked phone, why would you do this?
Second, there are several warnings about this not working and possibly even screwing up phones. If you would have read, you would have seen them. Trying anything without first reading is your own fault. The OPs of these "unlock for free" threads should be shot for not putting HUGE disclaimers up about the possibility this could screw your phone up but it is still your responsibility.
And third, you are probably screwed. The people that I have seen this happen to have not been able to unlock their phone with any method or code. Though, you could always try.
Unlocked already, and you tried to see if something else would unlock..hmmm WHY?
Are you just doing things to just do them? I am confused.
parmar131 said:
i got s4 which was unlocked (sgh -i3337)
but i tried this method just to see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283068
now my phone is locked is there any solution ...i tried this mehtod again and again it is not working now :crying::crying::crying:
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This is one of the dumbest things I've read here today. Your phone was unlocked and then you thought it was a good idea to try another method??????.... Yeah you keep crying while I have a good laugh!!
unlocked it
i just unlocked it again :victory::victory:,,,now you guys can keep on laughing:laugh::laugh:
parmar131 said:
i just unlocked it again :victory::victory:,,,now you guys can keep on laughing:laugh::laugh:
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Just in case someone else does this, can you explain how?
how i did
mobile will no accept unlock code directly via keypad ...so i unlocked it using flashing device from local shop ...you have to enter code via pc software
Hey guys!
I just bought a Nexus 4 a couple days ago... you can imagine my desire to unlock the bootloader and root my phone, I think...
I do have one concern, though. My last phone was HTC One X. I unlocked it, of course, but relocking the bootloader kinda got me in trouble. When bootloader showed up on the screen it stated "RELOCKED" thus my warranty was void. I would like to know if such thing could happen with my Nexus4 device, since I wouldn't want to loose my 2-year warranty in case I decide to sell it somewhere along the way.
Cheers!
littlegreen
littlegreen said:
Hey guys!
I just bought a Nexus 4 a couple days ago... you can imagine my desire to unlock the bootloader and root my phone, I think...
I do have one concern, though. My last phone was HTC One X. I unlocked it, of course, but relocking the bootloader kinda got me in trouble. When bootloader showed up on the screen it stated "RELOCKED" thus my warranty was void. I would like to know if such thing could happen with my Nexus4 device, since I wouldn't want to loose my 2-year warranty in case I decide to sell it somewhere along the way.
Cheers!
littlegreen
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people said no(they said that if u do oem lock it would just lock normally) with nexus 4, i cant test because i cant flash new bootloader(my phone dont allow new bootloader since i flashed the one for lg og).
Edit, talked with my friend, and yea if u do oem relock it get back to factory normal, any1 will see what u did there(unless u have installed root or custom boot/recovery).
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people said no(they said that if u do oem lock it would just lock normally) with nexus 4, i cant test because i cant flash new bootloader(my phone dont allow new bootloader since i flashed the one for lg og).
Edit, talked with my friend, and yea if u do oem relock it get back to factory normal, any1 will see what u did there(unless u have installed root or custom boot/recovery).
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Thanks!!! Now I can just unlock and root calmly.
Cheers!