I have a Nexus 7. I want to root my nexus 7, but if I root I lose the
warranty. What I have to do?
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If you need to bring it in for service or whatever, just return the device back to stock and relock the boot loader. Done.
I could be wrong now, but if you relock a bootloader it will always say "relocked", I know this from my HTC evo 3D.
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Michael88_ said:
I could be wrong now, but if you relock a bootloader it will always say "relocked", I know this from my HTC evo 3D.
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Yes you are right.
But I don't think Google really cares, the whole point of Android is to be open sourced. They aren't HTC
You could always play dumb and say that's how you got the device.
Hell my Galaxy Nexus came out of the box with the bootloader unlocked.
Michael88_ said:
I could be wrong now, but if you relock a bootloader it will always say "relocked", I know this from my HTC evo 3D.
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Not on a nexus device
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Michael88_ said:
I could be wrong now, but if you relock a bootloader it will always say "relocked", I know this from my HTC evo 3D.
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It doesn't say that! You're wrong brooo.
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scream4cheese said:
It doesn't say that! You're wrong brooo.
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Yup, just checked and it doesn't mention the fact that it's been relocked anywhere.
Don't have any experience with this relock thing on my N7 or Gnex.
Go for it man! ROOOOT YOOU MUST!
On a more serious note, say the USB port breaks, while you are unlocked.
You cannot relock it, therefore they may not repair it under warranty.
I have no experience with returning Nexus's but all the other devices repairing under warranty was a pain anyway.
Never tried it with an unlocked device though
You can just use the WugFresh Toolkit (which you might use anyway when you root).
It has an option to relock "OEM Lock" which it states "full return to factory settings"
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My friend has a nexus 7 and I was wondering if it came rooted. I know that some tablets have stock root so just wondering
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No you have to unlock bootloader and root it yourself.
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I don't know of any tablets that come rooted. You may be referring to an unlocked bootloader, which quite rare these days. An unlocked bootloader makes it easy to root, but does not make it rooted. The nexus 7 comes with a locked bootloader, you can unlock it with a toolkit or with one of the how to guides on xda. Remember unlocking the bootloader wipes the device so do that first or you will have to use an alternative method of rooting and backing up your stuff.
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Well see the reason I asked this is because my little brothers tablet(which the charging port is broken on) came rooted. Were not sure why as for the fact that it only has a power button and nothing else
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skinzy98 said:
Well see the reason I asked this is because my little brothers tablet(which the charging port is broken on) came rooted. Were not sure why as for the fact that it only has a power button and nothing else
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I'm confused, are you saying it doesn't have volume buttons?
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T-Keith said:
I'm confused, are you saying it doesn't have volume buttons?
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Yes all the buttons are on the screen. I believe its an arnova 7 g3
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I'm confused, are you saying it doesn't have volume buttons?
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My buddy has a cheap little Coby 7" tablet that has no volume buttons. Volume is controlled via LCD "buttons."
In theory, a device manufacturer can do whatever they want with a device they sell. I've never heard of any Android devices sold that "come rooted", but that's not to say they don't exist. No name-brand manufacturers do this. Even Google doesn't ship rooted devices. The benefit with Google devices though is the fact that they make it trivial to do so if you want. Many manufacturers also are starting to realize that locking down the bootloader is stupid and counter productive and have made it easier to root their devices.
I could see some cheap Chinese tablet manufacturers doing this, and trying to sell it as a marketing ploy, but that's about it.
Honestly, I don't think it would be wise for manufacturers to ship devices with root access. It would just be asking for trouble, because they would have to support all the idiots who did something stupid and broke their tablets/phones. By leaving root out, and making it so that you have to actually DO something to get it, they can deny support/warranty claims if you screw up. Also, most people don't need or care about root access, so they would only be appealing to a minority of users.
Does staple ask for the old nexus 7 when you ask for the replacement. I remember reading this somewhere. Is this true?
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Of course
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kevin130 said:
Does staple ask for the old nexus 7 when you ask for the replacement. I remember reading this somewhere. Is this true?
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You thought they were just going to give you another one and let you keep the "broken" one? Think how much money they would lose if they did that.
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kevin130 said:
Does staple ask for the old nexus 7 when you ask for the replacement. I remember reading this somewhere. Is this true?
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Use your common sense buddy.
They will be bankrupt if they would allow customer to keep both devices...
Every one would damage their device and ask for replacement.
Oh okay. I worded my post wrong. I read a post here on xda made by a staples worker who said you don't have to... thanks
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Just a heads up, any warranty you buy through Staples is an extended warranty...so you'll still have to go through Google/Asus for the first year after purchase. They won't honor it earlier.
You also better make a secure copy of your receipt, you're gonna need it.
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Just a heads up, any warranty you buy through Staples is an extended warranty...so you'll still have to go through Google/Asus for the first year after purchase. They won't honor it earlier.
You also better make a secure copy of your receipt, you're gonna need it.
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I bought protection + accidental so im pretty sure staples will have to pay up when the time comes
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Hey guys any advice on what to do first?
Root or not root? Custom ROM or stock?
or just any suggestions in general?
Ballistics case should be here next week too.
Thnx
Search...posted many times.
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Immediately unlock bootloader so you don't have to wipe all your stuff when you finally decide to root, or flash a custom ROM. At least I wish I did.
negroplasty said:
Immediately unlock bootloader so you don't have to wipe all your stuff when you finally decide to root, or flash a custom ROM. At least I wish I did.
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This ^^^^^
My N4 was delivered yesterday. Running CM right now and it's fantastic. Enjoy your new device!
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Mine was delivered tonight. I couldn't wait to get off work to see it lol.
Coming from a s3 and I love this phone.
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Crisisx1 said:
Mine was delivered tonight. I couldn't wait to get off work to see it lol.
Coming from a s3 and I love this phone.
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I was a little unsure at first whether out not I would miss my s3. Six weeks later I don't.
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Stock. Unless you are a flash junkie, stock is amazing. CM10 is nice I'm sure, but stock just plain works and is fast as hell. I'm still stock on n7 even. Google knows what they are doing (for the most part)
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RasBean Jelly. =)
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negroplasty said:
Immediately unlock bootloader so you don't have to wipe all your stuff when you finally decide to root, or flash a custom ROM. At least I wish I did.
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this.
you can unlock the bootlader first. then proceed with your research. enjoy the phone buddy
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Thanks guys, I'm really loving phone.
I was thinking of keeping it stock, just like my N7, but definitely I'm going to follow your advice and unlock bootloader, I know I'm not gonna stay too long without root for sure.
Thnx again!
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/15/htc-one-att-bootloader/
you guys think this is true?? I hope not!
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Was the one x unlockable on at&t? Nope... I imagine they will continue this trend. I mean... Why not.
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http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/15/htc-one-att-bootloader/
you guys think this is true?? I hope not!
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I think it's true... considering that HTC themselves said so...
If it is would it be a big deal? I don't know how HTC phones work really, I've modded a evo once but that's it. I've been a Sammy user for 3 years.
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If it is would it be a big deal? I don't know how HTC phones work really, I've modded a evo once but that's it. I've been a Sammy user for 3 years.
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Yup... Means no custom roms until someone finds an exploit.
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That sucks. How long did it take for the one x? Also how long would it take for the one?
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If I remember the AT&T one x had a bootloader unlock in a matter of weeks.
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If I remember the AT&T one x had a bootloader unlock in a matter of weeks.
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Well... A month the first time. Then they updated the firmware and that took about 5 months to crack... Still can't root the latest update... I'd be willing to bet we'll be waiting a long time. But hey, maybe this device will get popular.
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Does this mean anything for the tmo version, or does no mention of it mean that tmo's will be bootloader unlockable?
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Darn, I guess no more tethering to my tablet once I get my new phone??
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Does this mean anything for the tmo version, or does no mention of it mean that tmo's will be bootloader unlockable?
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This question has been answered many times
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lol, looks like you guys got the ol' bait and switch
I am hoping I get mine early so I can use HTCDev to unlock it before that gets disabled. I am not optimistic about it though.
It might already be locked out if att is shipping it.
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This may mean hello to the s4... dang.
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It's still unlockable.
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Don't know why people are suprised by this. They locked every htc in recent history and also the Dev version would be completely irrelevant if you could unlock the AT&T version.
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Don't know why people are suprised by this. They locked every htc in recent history and also the Dev version would be completely irrelevant if you could unlock the AT&T version.
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Not the one xl +
mattman83 said:
Don't know why people are suprised by this. They locked every htc in recent history and also the Dev version would be completely irrelevant if you could unlock the AT&T version.
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I'm surprised because I didn't know that. As a samsung user I don't pay much attention to htc.
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Now that the phone has been out for a weekend by AT&T, is there any definitive proof that the AT&T one can still unlock the bootloader via HTC dev post 4/19?
Has anyone attempted it? Or are people receiving retail units with the bootloader locked?
So yesterday evening I sent in my Nexus 4 to get a replacement due to my battery dying on me out of no where. The phone was rooted with aokp installed. I tried everything to try and boot it up and get it into fast boot to unroot but there was no luck there. So my question is have any nexus 4 owners that have had to get an RMA send there's in rooted? If so was Google able to get your phone up therefore causing you to pay for the replacement?
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every device that ive ever sent back to google to get rma'd has been bootloader unlocked, root, custom rom/kernel. never a problem. last one was my nexus 7, stopped charging. generally, if its hardware related, theyll take care of it.
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every device that ive ever sent nack to google to get rma'd has been bootloader unlocked, root, custom rom/kernel. never a problem. last one was my nexus 7, stopped charging. generally, if its hardware related, theyll take care of it.
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Thank you for the reply! Makes me feel a lot better about the situation.
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It's a Nexus..
I highly doubt Google will notice or care.. :good:
I don't see you having an issue it's a hardware fault.
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It's a Nexus..
I highly doubt Google will notice or care.. :good:
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At least 1 person has already been denied RMA because they unlocked the bootloader, so they care.
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I don't see you having an issue it's a hardware fault.
At least 1 person has already been denied RMA because they unlocked the bootloader, so they care.
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I find that rather odd... I wonder if there was more to the story..
In the past I have sent Google unlocked, rooted, and custom ROM'd Nexus 7, a Galaxy Nexus, and a Nexus 10...
Never heard a peep from them..
raqball said:
I find that rather odd... I wonder if there was more to the story..
In the past I have sent Google unlocked, rooted, and custom ROM'd Nexus 7, a Galaxy Nexus, and a Nexus 10...
Never heard a peep from them..
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I can't find the thread (guy probably deleted it) but basically the guy told the rep he unlocked the phone and he was then referred to some other department that then denied his RMA.
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So yesterday evening I sent in my Nexus 4 to get a replacement due to my battery dying on me out of no where. The phone was rooted with aokp installed. I tried everything to try and boot it up and get it into fast boot to unroot but there was no luck there. So my question is have any nexus 4 owners that have had to get an RMA send there's in rooted? If so was Google able to get your phone up therefore causing you to pay for the replacement?
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In case you missed it, you might find this post useful or informative..
http://www.xda-developers.com/xda-tv-2/your-warranty-is-not-void-xda-tv/
Say that I got approved for a RMA and when they receive my phone they don't spot any problem? Will I need to pay the full price of the new phone they send to me?
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Imppy said:
Say that I got approved for a RMA and when they receive my phone they don't spot any problem? Will I need to pay the full price of the new phone they send to me?
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they put a hold on you credit card, of the price of the phone, until they get the old one back.
Sorry for the noon question but whats RMA? Does good replace faulty phones for free?
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