Hi, I found this accidentally. I'm on 2.3.4 stock rooted with locked bootloader.
1. You must have root.
2. Install Rom Manager from Market
3. Open Rom Manager and flash ClockworkMod Recovery
4. Turn off you phone and connect to the wall outlet charger and its going to bypass bootloader and open recovery
That's all I found it by accident
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This isn't news, clockworkmod is on most people's phones here, from a few different sources. Did you know you can install themes, radios, fonts, bootanimations, all kinds of things from recovery? Check out the development forum.
Yes but you don't need to unlock the bootloader to install rom's.
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Incorrect.
If you try flashing a ROM right now you will brick your phone. We could get into a bootstrap recovery before the bootloader was unlocked, but if you installed a different system the phone would catch that upon next boot and won't start up. I believe it's at least something like that... You need an unlocked bootloader, basically!
If I install a different rom its not going to boot in to the rom? Why not?
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Because your bootloader isn't unlocked lol, that's the whole point of the locked bootloader.
Why don't you just unlock it so that you CAN install custom ROMs?
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If I install a different rom its not going to boot in to the rom? Why not?
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ROM Manager installs recovery over the stock recovery, which is in the fastboot menu prior to loading the boot image. You can get into stock recovery prior to booting, but it basically does nothing. The ROM Manager recovery is semi-functional but doesn't wipe anything, which fails with installing. Romracer's recovery appears to be fully functional. After anything is installed in recovery, you will need to reboot system to initiate the bootloader. The bootloader has to load the kernel as well as the system/ROM for you to get into the environment. The bootloader checks that the signatures of the kernel and ROM match what it is expecting to see or you will get a brick. Unlocking the bootloader still loads the bootloader, but avoids the checking of signatures of kernel or ROM, if I understand correctly.
Ok but its going to let me install a rom, isn't the bootloader spouse to stop it from installing?
I just made a backup and it let me.
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samomamo said:
Ok but its going to let me install a rom, isn't the bootloader spouse to stop it from installing?
I just made a backup and it let me.
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That's not good.
OSNPA said:
That's not good.
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Since you say you are locked, and you installed a ROM from ROM Manager, hope that you can get into RSD since you seem insistent on booting this up.
Sorry whats RSD? And why I need that?
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Search before do a stupid thing. Because if you brick yoyr device, and you will.....you will start blaim xda forum and devs
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Why im going to blame ? Nobody. Told me to do anything.
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Sorry whats RSD? And why I need that?
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RSD Lite is Moto software, not for public use but leaked, that is needed for loading stock boot files (SBF). Check the development forum for all details about what you are doing/about to do/have done.
Thanx
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samomamo said:
Sorry whats RSD? And why I need that?
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STOP doing ANYTHING to your phone RIGHT NOW. take some time to read several of the threads on the development forum and verse yourself in what RSD, SBF, fast boot, recovery, boot loaders and pudding are. there are LOTS of guides for beginners on how to change ROMs on the phone. what you're doing is NOT one of them.
if you do anything else with your phone right now without reading up and knowing what you're doing, you WILL **** up your phone.
This seems to be a troll attempt or an attempt to look really stupid, either way, the user doesn't seem to want to hear out anyone telling him to stop what he's doing, so I say just let him figure it out the hard way.
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That's not good.
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+ 1 uh ohhhh
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Sergent00stupid did you see me not agreeing with anyone?
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Hey all...any one have a way to u lock the bootloader on a Nexus S with 2.3.4?
I just want time thy still super user and root access and do not want to load a new rom.
I did it on my Dell Streak and it was super easy with superoneclick. It alas, no luck with my Nexus.
Any help?
Gary
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I think you're missing something. I got two words:
FASTBOOT UNLOCK
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Wicked....that's all I need.
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obsanity said:
I think you're missing something. I got two words:
FASTBOOT UNLOCK
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Wouldn't it be three words?
fastboot oem unlock
Yes the steps are simple:
First have fastboot working on your computer.
Next have your phone drivers installed if you are on Windows.
Then put your phone into bootloader (hold Vol Up while powering on).
Finally run: FASTBOOT OEM UNLOCK
Bootloader will unlock and you can flash whatever you want. Sounds like you will want to flash ClockworkMod Recovery and then SuperUser.zip.
Matt
Well, here goes nuthin! thanks for the input all.
Ummm...i guess i need more hand holding more than I thought...fml. sorry gang. I promise I am good at following instructions... smile.
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You could try one of the stickied guides like
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782
Lots of useful information in that thread
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Thats the thread I have been referring to though it isn't clear on how to keep my stock gingerbread....i am good to go so long as I know how to keep my stock factory os...
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Through step 2 your stock OS is unchanged
Part 3 installs a custom recovery which is needed if you want superuser permissions
Part 4 installs the files needed to have root in your OS
So if you want to keep everything stock and just have an unlocked bootloader feel free to stop after step 2, if you want a rooted stock follow through each of the 4 steps
Great news, the bootloader is now unlocked...halfway there! I am on the Rooting step...
In clockwork recovery, the root aborts with error "E: can't open/sdcard/su-2.3.1-bin-signed.zip (bad)" then says "installation aborted".
Done and rooted. Yay!
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Done and rooted. Yay!
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Good job!!!
hi can I use the ROM manager app to install alien ROM?. I have a rooted phone
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Unlock your bootloader first. then you can flash roms.
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how do you know if your boot loader is unlocked?
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how do you know if your boot loader is unlocked?
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On the Motorola boot image screen it will say unlocked in the top left hand corner. If not unlocked, I got an easy way for you to unlock and root your phone. Just post again and I will help ya.
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how do you know if your boot loader is unlocked?
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If you have to ask, then it isn't.
when i restart my phone it says unlocked
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when i restart my phone it says unlocked
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Now you need a recovery to flash ROMS. Which recovery do you have already? A custom or stock phone?
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I have a stock ROM.
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stock phone
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stock phone
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Install Rom Racers CWM Recovery... thread in dev section, then you can install a ROM.
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hi I installed alien ROM on my phone but and super user does not work. I try to update binary and it force closes on me. help please
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hi i am having the samek problem. I rooted my phone first than unlocked boot loader. I know this because when I start my phone it says unlocked on the top left hand Conner of my phone. than I tried to get ROM racer CWM could not find it. I googled and founds system recovery something. I used that to load my ROM. now my super user does not load. help
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Easiest way is to go into the market and download "ROM Manager" by ClockworkMod. In that program pick the first option to flash clockwork mod. Put the ROM on your internal SD card then boot into recovery. Perform your wipes and then install the .zip from sd card.
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tried tha too. same problem blacka screen comes up with a caution triangle
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You may not be rooted. Do you have superuser in your app list? Does ROM manager ask for root privileges? Did you grant them?
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is there any way that i can get my motoblur account back on alien 4? cuz evey time i tried to set it up this error comes up "there were erros getting data from the blur service." how can i solve this ?
Advice BEFORE i unlock appreciated !
I followed this guide to root my T-Mobile Atrix http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
I then installed both TitaniumB & CWM to test it phone was rooted ok & all currently seems good..
I NOW want to follow this guide (((http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...97&postcount=1))) with
the end goal being to install my custom roms (eg Alien or CM7)
As a NOOB i do have a couple of querys BEFORE I enter the path to enlightenment. I really appreciate some
advice..
1. Is there a guide (OR ADVICE FROM ANY PRO OUT THERE) that can tell me how to backup my current stock T-
Mobile installation ?
2. I am assuming I can jump straight to "Unlock your Bootloader" correct or not ?
3. If I CAN jump straight to "Unlock your Bootloader" should I miss anything out based on the fact I did not use Gingerbreak to root my atrix ?
4.Do I need to do a network unlock BEFORE starting any of the above ?
5.Why on step 10 does it say "10. Load up the SBF file – IHOP_Bell.sbf"
but the actual file inside the RAR is called "intl-fix-try1.sbf" ??? Worry or not ??
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO DO prior to following this guide ?
Thanks friends...........
John
UPDATE:-
Took the plunge, all seemed to work great... No need for anyone to waste their time on me..Thank you
Do I need to unlock the boot loader on the s4 to be able to install a custom recovery? Can I just install cwm from the the playstore and flash from the app? My s4 is rooted?
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webbie2 said:
Do I need to unlock the boot loader on the s4 to be able to install a custom recovery? Can I just install cwm from the the playstore and flash from the app? My s4 is rooted?
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Bootloader is locked. Use Loki from the Original Development section to install a custom recovery.
Also use the search funcution on these forums, please. This is a very common question.
Search and read. Everything you've asked has already been answered.
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webbie2 said:
Do I need to unlock the boot loader on the s4 to be able to install a custom recovery? Can I just install cwm from the the playstore and flash from the app? My s4 is rooted?
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DONT DO ANYTHING right now. READ, READ, READ, READ, READ. Next week when you have READ every post in development and original development about bootloader, loki, recovery, and kernels then and only then you should proceed. After you READ feel free to ask questions on things you don't understand.
It is easy to tell when some one has read and does not understand vs when some one is to lazy to even read.
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webbie2 said:
Do I need to unlock the boot loader on the s4 to be able to install a custom recovery? Can I just install cwm from the the playstore and flash from the app? My s4 is rooted?
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Easiest way ive found to add a custom recovery is through the goo.im app. Cant get any easier then that
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DONT DO ANYTHING right now. READ, READ, READ, READ, READ. Next week when you have READ every post in development and original development about bootloader, loki, recovery, and kernels then and only then you should proceed. After you READ feel free to ask questions on things you don't understand.
It is easy to tell when some one has read and does not understand vs when some one is to lazy to even read.
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Thank you for your words of wisdom. It's always great to get such positive feed back. I have rooted and rom'ed a whole bunch of phones and unlocked boot loaders etc. I'm just a little nervous to do it to my brand new phone and I was just looking for a little guidance. Im glad that you took the time to rip me apart for making one post instead of pushing me in the right direction. It take more time to write a negative response than to just link me I guess. I will READ, READ, READ, and READ before I ever post again.
webbie2 said:
Thank you for your words of wisdom. It's always great to get such positive feed back. I have rooted and rom'ed a whole bunch of phones and unlocked boot loaders etc. I'm just a little nervous to do it to my brand new phone and I was just looking for a little guidance. Im glad that you took the time to rip me apart for making one post instead of pushing me in the right direction. It take more time to write a negative response than to just link me I guess. I will READ, READ, READ, and READ before I ever post again.
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Good, you'll be following rule #1.
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He is right though. Just because you have done it before on other devices does NLRB mean you know what your doing know this device. Each Android device you get will even some differently when it come to boot loaders, root and flashing roms. He is just trying to help save you from getting bricked and then being stuck with no warranty.
Wayne Tech Nexus
I need help flashing a recovery on my phone. I'm a noob when it comes to rooting phones and such, I have tried many different things such as goomanager and using rom manager. If anyone could possibly explain in details on what to do, or link me to a possible solution
-I'm already perma rooted
-I have s-off
-I have a clockwork on the phone but whenever I click a section, it comes up blank (Rom manager)
-Installed recovery from ROM Manager
Logan Meeker said:
I need help flashing a recovery on my phone. I'm a noob when it comes to rooting phones and such, I have tried many different things such as goomanager and using rom manager. If anyone could possibly explain in details on what to do, or link me to a possible solution
-I'm already perma rooted
-I have s-off
-I have a clockwork on the phone but whenever I click a section, it comes up blank (Rom manager)
-Installed recovery from ROM Manager
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First off, this is the wrong section. But don't worry, everyone makes mistakes lol.
And now for the recovery. If you could get into your phone, like start it up and stuff. Install this app --> http://www.4ext.net/get.php?apk
Then install the app and open it. The rest is straight forward. It will install the recovery for you. Hope it helps.
Well if u installed recovery from ROM manager then u already flashed a recovery. U can boot into recovery from ROM manager app.
The link that notorious is providing is to flash a different recovery in the same way.
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mymeatb18 said:
Well if u installed recovery from ROM manager then u already flashed a recovery. U can boot into recovery from ROM manager app.
The link that notorious is providing is to flash a different recovery in the same way.
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A much better recovery though lol
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N_otori0us_ said:
A much better recovery though lol
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Yes of course but it might get a little difficult for someone that has never done it.
I was just saying since the recovery was already installed there was nothing more that needed to be done.
I hate clockworkmod, would never go back to it but it works. Got a nook color with it cuz there is not much choice
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N_otori0us_ said:
A much better recovery though lol
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Carefull Carefull notorious my friend remember the devs behind clock work are next in line behind jeasus freak to thank for all our nice android mods... But yeah 4ext has a better interface ect.
mymeatb18 said:
Yes of course but it might get a little difficult for someone that has never done it.
I was just saying since the recovery was already installed there was nothing more that needed to be done.
I hate clockworkmod, would never go back to it but it works. Got a nook color with it cuz there is not much choice
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xanda143 said:
Carefull Carefull notorious my friend remember the devs behind clock work are next in line behind jeasus freak to thank for all our nice android mods... But yeah 4ext has a better interface ect.
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Naa I meant it in turns of getting corrupted.
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I'm coming from the RAZR(xt912) and the droid 4 (xt894) I used safe strap 3.11 pretty simple I could flash whatever with out worry... Well both phones are now pretty much dead so I have to get a new one and I have chosen the M... So been doing a little reading on here.. I see how to root.. It seems as this has an unlockable boot loader I did not know that... I see that you have to unlock the BL and install a recovery then you can flash... Is this like safe strap can I flash ROMs and not worry about brick?Can I have multiple ROMs flashed and be able to alternate between them? I've only ever used the the RAZR and D4... Both with SS... I thank you kindly for your time...
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I believe that there is an exploit to unlock the RAZR M's boot loader now. Allowing you to install a recovery without the need of safe strap. I never had to use safe strap as I had a dev edition which can be unlocked from the moto website.
As for ROM's, I am running Carbon ROM coming from PacMan ROM, and I've never had a brick.
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right - unlocking the bootloader (which takes all of 15 seconds, but be sure to read up on it though) allows XT907 users to install a custom recovery (CWM or TWRP). within these custom recoveries, you can make a nandroid of whichever ROM you want, and switch back and forth between them.
the key benefit of TWRP/CWM over SS is that you don't have to create a ROM slot, thus saving you tons of space.
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right - unlocking the bootloader (which takes all of 15 seconds, but be sure to read up on it though) allows XT907 users to install a custom recovery (CWM or TWRP). within these custom recoveries, you can make a nandroid of whichever ROM you want, and switch back and forth between them.
the key benefit of TWRP/CWM over SS is that you don't have to create a ROM slot, thus saving you tons of space.
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Thank you kindly... I have read up on and understand the process of unlocking and installing the recovery... When you flash a ROM with this method do you still have the stock ROM on the device?
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dbreezy187 said:
Thank you kindly... I have read up on and understand the process of unlocking and installing the recovery... When you flash a ROM with this method do you still have the stock ROM on the device?
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No, the stock ROM will be overwritten.
However, overwriting the section of the phone with Fastboot is nigh impossible, and as long as you can get back into that, you can restore to stock through Matt's 1.20 tool or RSD. I know, I've had to do it
There is also a file of 4.1.2 Stock that you can flash in the Development forum. Going back and forth from backups takes no time at all and I do it all the time. To jump from one to the other takes me maybe 10 minutes. I just keep a backup of any ROMs I want to play with.
Thanks guys.... I haven't saw any bricks posted has it happened to anyone yet...
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i have gotten stuck in boot loops but thats about it and that was a real simple fix
Just got it in bout to get started with it all... Thanks guys...
Wow no captivate keys nor a menu button... I won't know how to function with out it
Or HDMI out bummer
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Backup Stock ROM
I strongly recommend making a backup of your stock Rom before you make any changes. This will allow you to easily flip back to stock if needed.
PantherVT said:
I strongly recommend making a backup of your stock Rom before you make any changes. This will allow you to easily flip back to stock if needed.
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Whole heartedly agree on this.
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I have yet to flash a ROM... does any of the current options allow you to modify the soft keys? Rearrange, change color, customize functions use gestures to hide/show and what not? Thank you kindly for your time....
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dbreezy187 said:
I have yet to flash a ROM... does any of the current options allow you to modify the soft keys? Rearrange, change color, customize functions use gestures to hide/show and what not? Thank you kindly for your time....
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The AOSP based ROMs will allow you to do most of these things. I am running Slim Bean with soft keys disabled and pie control enabled.
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RikRong said:
The AOSP based ROMs will allow you to do most of these things. I am running Slim Bean with soft keys disabled and pie control enabled.
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those only work with unlocked bootloaders
pbanj said:
those only work with unlocked bootloaders
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Yes...and? Everyone should unlock their bootloader. Safestrap is the easy way out.
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RikRong said:
Yes...and? Everyone should unlock their bootloader. Safestrap is the easy way out.
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oh i know, but some people seem to not want to unlock their bootloaders. im not sure why
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oh i know, but some people seem to not want to unlock their bootloaders. im not sure why
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Yeah, true.
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pbanj said:
oh i know, but some people seem to not want to unlock their bootloaders. im not sure why
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Because Moo won't honor the warranty any more after that point. Lame, but will keep some people from doing it.
Coronado is dead said:
Because Moo won't honor the warranty any more after that point. Lame, but will keep some people from doing it.
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Technically, rooting it and modifying it will void the warranty. If you want to modify, then the warranty should be last thing on your mind. It's like modding a car. You know it's going to void the warranty, but you do it anyway. Well. I do it anyway.
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Coronado is dead said:
Because Moo won't honor the warranty any more after that point. Lame, but will keep some people from doing it.
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Yeah that's what made me wait for a moment...(and the wife busted me) just in case... I have bad luck with phones... went through 5 droid 4's on warranty replacement due to bad ear piece speakers... haven't really read about defects in the device yet I'm thinking I'm good to go ... have noticed the screen flicker tho a few forums suggests its the kernel so I'm guessing it'll be gone in a flash... probably gonna give it a full week continue to educate my self on the device more
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Yeah that's what made me wait for a moment...(and the wife busted me) just in case... I have bad luck with phones... went through 5 droid 4's on warranty replacement due to bad ear piece speakers... haven't really read about defects in the device yet I'm thinking I'm good to go ... have noticed the screen flicker tho a few forums suggests its the kernel so I'm guessing it'll be gone in a flash... probably gonna give it a full week continue to educate my self on the device more
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I think the warranty void issue only applies to software related stuff. if there is something wrong with the hardware, then they'll still honor that.