I'm currently using the temp root solution through visionary with the assumption that if something arose that I would want to use tmobiles insurance thing to warranty my phone in the event something happened, I could just remove all traces of it as to not encounter a warranty issue. My question with the now perm root, is there anything available to unroot the device, essentially returning it to stock so there wouldn't be an issue? I don't have a problem with it voiding the warranty/insurance once its perm rooted if there is no way to return it to stock, I'll just cancel my monthly insurance charge if that's the case.
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There was a post earlier today saying that all you have to do is flash it back to stock. It even had instructions. Having said that you shouldn't worry about perm root interfering with your warranty.
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trazipomoc said:
There was a post earlier today saying that all you have to do is flash it back to stock. It even had instructions. Having said that you shouldn't worry about perm root interfering with your warranty.
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I spoke with T-Mo Android support today and was told that rooting voids the mfc. warranty, but that reverting back to stock should yield no issues.
i had the same questions after i perm rooted.. glad to know the answer
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I have learned my lesson in what a ugly root. Super1Click is... that being said my objective is to go back to total stock, factory new, motoblur, 1.57. After that I will reroot using gingerroot.
With me so far?
So my thought is...
Run Aroot to clean up S1
Unroot using Aroot (I may contact Moto for new phone at this part hence wanting total stock as my battery blows, screen touched erratically, and call quality is meh)
Factory Reset
Run Gingerroot
My apologies if this seems ridiculous I could just use somebodies more experienced advice.
Cheers,
Howler
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Are you rooted right now or no?
If you are not sure, then run a program that requires root access like "Titanium Backup"...
I'm very much so rooted. I'm not a total noob, I have TB, SetPCU, RootTools, etc I just want to unroot, go stock, possibly replace phone, then reroot with gingerroot. Was I correct in planning to use Aroot to clean S1 then removing with Aroot? I really don't want to have to flash back... and the official stock return app from Motorola seems shady as in warranty killing and snooping shady. Appreciate the reply.
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Hi,
I have the MyTouch 4G Rooted thru GFREE mode. I did a Factory Reset, but obviusly i still have the S OFF.
Do you think i can just return to T Mobile like This? one of the keys is not working very well and i need this covered by the Warranty
Well I have heard they don't check very deep as long as you have a stock like or stock ROM. But you still run the risk... I would just follow the unrooting method and get it to 100% stock just to be sure they don't try to rape you.
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Definitely try to unroot it. Dont risk it, T-Mobile maybe a little more relaxed than other carriers but you never know.
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bigwillyg said:
Definitely try to unroot it. Dont risk it, T-Mobile maybe a little more relaxed than other carriers but you never know.
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Thanks for the advice. Ive tried to Unroot it but I havent be able to do it! Ggrr:-(
DANCCS said:
Thanks for the advice. Ive tried to Unroot it but I havent be able to do it! Ggrr:-(
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Don't worry about it. Read my previous comments on this issue here.
I had the same problem. I tried flashing a stock rom because some people said you lose s-off but no luck. I say wipe it. Root it again with gfree then unroot it with the gfree way. That worked for me.
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I've returned almost half a dozen rooted phone's back to TMO, haven't had a problem.
Don't Worry
Don't Worry man, I just had the same problem with the GFree method and I wasn't able to unroot it. I sent it back to T-mobile anyway and they didn't check and sent me a replacement!
You have?? Wow...I was willing to take that chance because I was having a hard time getting mines unrooted and asked around if anyone ever heard any stories or anyone personally that had their Warranty voided. That's a blessing nothing ever happened. I was told T-Mobile would say something so I focused on getting it Unrooted!
bro they rarely check for that, ive sent about 2 phones with s-off and ive gotten a replacement lol. good luck tho
You can unroot by following the TRUE method. In my case, I had root till I reflashed the stock image
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You can't get S-ON back without using your part7backup files. If you lost those, you can't get S-ON back at all.
I want to root my M but don't like the idea of losing my warranty. So what problems have you guys had that would be covered under warranty?
From what I can tell, rooting the stock rom is a software issue and should not void any hardware warranties, and if you break the phone with insurance on it how can they possibly tell any way? The issue arises when you put a custom rom on your phone. I'll give you an example: I bricked my M trying to put a custom rom on it, so i used RSD lite to flash the standard rom, and still had issues, so i went to the Verizon store and gave the some bs and they scanned it and factory reset it for me. Voilà!
Hope this helps!
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I think rooting a phone voids the whole warranty. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
I don't have insurance on it I roll all hard core like that. I'm wondering what have people had problems with?
So, I'm going to get the D802 variant tomorrow.
I want to root this phone, but still be able to use warranty in case I need it.
What I'm going to do is:
1. Root using this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448887
2. If I need to un-root to get warranty repair, is it correct all I need to do is flash my stock ROM again and they will have no clue this phone was ever rooted ? if so, (A) can I backup my stock ROM before rooting, so I could use it when I need, and if so, how ? (B) what program do I use to flash my stock ROM, if I want to un-root ?
Thanks!
Edit:
I just saw this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471370
Does this answer my #2 question regarding how to flash my stock ROM ? (so I don't even have to save my ROM, I can download it from there?)
Doesn't anyone has an answer for this ?
This is a very important issue to anyone who root and want to be sure he doesn't lose warranty...
Noam23 said:
Doesn't anyone has an answer for this ?
This is a very important issue to anyone who root and want to be sure he doesn't lose warranty...
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You want a manufacturers warranty you don't root.... You want to root you get insurance.... You have insurance, you won't make a thread like this.
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only LG Italy give warranty also to rooted devices.
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only LG Italy give warranty also to rooted devices.
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I'm not sure what are you talking about... you can definitely root AND have warranty (all around the world). The only thing you need to do is un-root before you send it for warranty repair. This thread deals exactly with that - how to un-root.
I've rooted every phone I've gotten since the Incredible 1 and not once have I unrooted before sending it in for warranty. All they do is check the hardware, hook it up to a machine, and flash the stock software. End of story.
Is root process on the Sprint HTC 10 progressed enough to still flash it back to returnable stock? I have a galaxy s5 and am thinking of getting a 10. I guess I am asking if you lose anything warranty and OTA related if we root it now?
You need to be s-off and use a faux hboot that says locked instead of relocked so they won't be able to tell it has been tampered with (your warranty is void, answering your question from the bad boys thread). Check the international 10 forums for any hboots. And search for sunshine to s-off. If not, you can return it if the rep doesn't know what they're doing and you get lucky
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