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Keeping Root with Insurance Replacement

I have a Verizon Galaxy Note 3. with Android Version: 4.3, Jellybean... I have avoided updating to Kitkat since I had heard that it was "unrootable" at this point.
Recently, I cracked the screen on my phone and would like to get an insurance replacement from Asurion. I am worried that I may get a phone from them with Kitkat on it. (or maybe even Lollipop?)
What are my options for keeping root?
IF I get a phone that still has Jellybean on it, is my best option for getting Lollipop+Root, to install Safestrap on my phone, and then install something like JasmineROM?
Thanks!

This happened to me. They'll send you one with 5.0 or 4.4.4 NK1. Ended up just buying an LG G3 full retail and keeping the note 3 as a spare.

nPQ9nP said:
I have a Verizon Galaxy Note 3. with Android Version: 4.3, Jellybean... I have avoided updating to Kitkat since I had heard that it was "unrootable" at this point.
Recently, I cracked the screen on my phone and would like to get an insurance replacement from Asurion. I am worried that I may get a phone from them with Kitkat on it. (or maybe even Lollipop?)
What are my options for keeping root?
IF I get a phone that still has Jellybean on it, is my best option for getting Lollipop+Root, to install Safestrap on my phone, and then install something like JasmineROM?
Thanks!
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I would personally look into the cost of having your screen replaced.
Asurion is going to charge you $100. deductible if I'm not mistaken.
Plus you will more than likely get a phone with at least 4.4.4 on it and maybe even lollipop. Neither of which will be rootable, 4.4.2 was the last version that is rootable at this point.
sent from a Galaxy far far away.

4.4.4 and maybe 5.0 are rootable just not public

CovXX said:
4.4.4 and maybe 5.0 are rootable just not public
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It isn't worth mentioning if it isn't public releaseable. It won't help him at the moment

drewcam888 said:
It isn't worth mentioning if it isn't public releaseable. It won't help him at the moment
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Its not currently public, im working on it

CovXX said:
Its not currently public, im working on it
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You have seen or have proof of it being done? Not saying you are lying, but just wondering if its hear say, or you actually have visual evidence.

gadget! said:
I would personally look into the cost of having your screen replaced.
Asurion is going to charge you $100. deductible if I'm not mistaken.
Plus you will more than likely get a phone with at least 4.4.4 on it and maybe even lollipop. Neither of which will be rootable, 4.4.2 was the last version that is rootable at this point.
sent from a Galaxy far far away.
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I moved up to the Note 3 from the S3 because the charging port quite working and Asurion wanted $150 deductible. It's no longer worth having the insurance if they're going to start charging 1/3 of the cost of a new phone plus the monthly fee.

kubes069 said:
You have seen or have proof of it being done? Not saying you are lying, but just wondering if its hear say, or you actually have visual evidence.
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As I'm currently working in it no, once its ready I'll post it. Its a know vuln though I forget the bug number but its present in both 5.0&4.4.4

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As I'm currently working in it no, once its ready I'll post it. Its a know vuln though I forget the bug number but its present in both 5.0&4.4.4
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No offense dude, but it sounds like your talking out your ass. If it's the vulnerability that I am thinking about that was specifically pointing out 4.4.4 aosp, that has been around for months now and was posted for all to see here sometime ago. You keep saying root is coming, but then you said you haven't even started it yet. I sure hope you are not lying to the good folks of XDA-Developers.

christianpeso said:
No offense dude, but it sounds like your talking out your ass. If it's the vulnerability that I am thinking about that was specifically pointing out 4.4.4 aosp, that has been around for months now and was posted for all to see here sometime ago. You keep saying root is coming, but then you said you haven't even started it yet. I sure hope you are not lying to the good folks of XDA-Developers.
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darn it, had my hopes up

christianpeso said:
No offense dude, but it sounds like your talking out your ass. If it's the vulnerability that I am thinking about that was specifically pointing out 4.4.4 aosp, that has been around for months now and was posted for all to see here sometime ago. You keep saying root is coming, but then you said you haven't even started it yet. I sure hope you are not lying to the good folks of XDA-Developers.
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I'll give a more detailed response, probably should have did that from the start . Its broad anywhere/settings intent; the system passes it privileges to an app when adding an account. Using this we can push the required binaries for su access. There's probably other ways to do this as well. This Is also present in both 4.4.4 and 5.0
So when I said I'm working on it I'm creating an application that will carry the pay load and carry out the code.
Don't worry, I'm not going to ruin my reputation with false root claims. Its coming one way or another.

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I'll give a more detailed response, probably should have did that from the start . Its broad anywhere/settings intent; the system passes it privileges to an app when adding an account. Using this we can push the required binaries for su access. There's probably other ways to do this as well. This Is also present in both 4.4.4 and 5.0
So when I said I'm working on it I'm creating an application that will carry the pay load and carry out the code.
Don't worry, I'm not going to ruin my reputation with false root claims. Its coming one way or another.
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So is it safe for me to update to 5.0.1 and still be able to root?

Biff627 said:
So is it safe for me to update to 5.0.1 and still be able to root?
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The vuln is only present from 4.4.4 -> 5.0

CovXX said:
I'll give a more detailed response, probably should have did that from the start . Its broad anywhere/settings intent; the system passes it privileges to an app when adding an account. Using this we can push the required binaries for su access. There's probably other ways to do this as well. This Is also present in both 4.4.4 and 5.0
So when I said I'm working on it I'm creating an application that will carry the pay load and carry out the code.
Don't worry, I'm not going to ruin my reputation with false root claims. Its coming one way or another.
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Good luck to you.

I've got faith in CovXX getting this done. The vulnerability has been know for several months, but nobody has attempted to use it on the Note 3 before, that's why it's not happened yet. Most devs working on root have jumped ship to the Note 4 or other phones prior to 4.4.4 being released on the Note 3. It's good to have at least one dev remaining to attempt it.

CovXX said:
The vuln is only present from 4.4.4 -> 5.0
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Damn, i really wanted to update to 5.0.1 :/ its a good thing i haven't updated yet i guess

Biff627 said:
Damn, i really wanted to update to 5.0.1 :/ its a good thing i haven't updated yet i guess
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there isn't a Verizon 5.0.1 firmware yet.

xm41907 said:
there isn't a Verizon 5.0.1 firmware yet.
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Really? My friend said he was on it well then i guess i will just update to 5.0

Biff627 said:
Really? My friend said he was on it well then i guess i will just update to 5.0
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Not for our device

Maybe an updated version of software by Google will fix the BLOD

Hello guys.
I live in South Korea and just had contact with customer service.
They said once my warranty is now passed, they might not be able to provide me a free repair, but google will soon release an update that is supposed to fix the BLOD(Boot Loop Of Death), so I'd better wait for it.
I don't know if it will work, but for me, and people having a phone which can't even get to recovery but only bootloader, who seem to have nothing to lose, this update will worth the wait.
Let's hope that's true and we can get our 6P back to life.

Didnt Google mentioned BLOD is a hardware issue earlier?

Aswin08 said:
Didnt Google mentioned BLOD is a hardware issue earlier?
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Yeah. There's a news that Google said it's hardware problem, but Huawei did say the upcoming update will fix it.
IDK which one is truth.. just hoping simply updating software will fix it.

frostydawn said:
Yeah. There's a news that Google said it's hardware problem, but Huawei did say the upcoming update will fix it.
IDK which one is truth.. just hoping simply updating software will fix it.
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If it's a software issue why does it happen with Marshmallow, Nougat and custom ROMs? I don't think Huawei is being honest.

jhs39 said:
If it's a software issue why does it happen with Marshmallow, Nougat and custom ROMs? I don't think Huawei is being honest.
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Oh it didn't occured to me..
I also have some doubt that it's a software-related problem, because downgrading to MM doesn't even work.
Well, maybe they are fixing bugs that they haven't found before, or also maybe, the defective OS has triggered something..
I'm not sure that update will fix my phone, but for now, this is my last hope.

frostydawn said:
Oh it didn't occured to me..
I also have some doubt that it's a software-related problem, because downgrading to MM doesn't even work.
Well, maybe they are fixing bugs that they haven't found before, or also maybe, the defective OS has triggered something..
I'm not sure that update will fix my phone, but for now, this is my last hope.
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Good luck but I honestly wouldn't get my hopes up too high. But you aren't the first person Huawei told this to. Hopefully there is something to it besides them trying to brush people off. I personally think people should file a class action suit against Huawai since the phone appears to be defective and it should last for more than a year given its premium price. I've never had a phone from HTC, LG or Samsung break, no matter how long I kept using them. I've never even heard of another phone that has all the issues the 6P does.

jhs39 said:
Good luck but I honestly wouldn't get my hopes up too high. But you aren't the first person Huawei told this to. Hopefully there is something to it besides them trying to brush people off. I personally think people should file a class action suit against Huawai since the phone appears to be defective and it should last for more than a year given its premium price. I've never had a phone from HTC, LG or Samsung break, no matter how long I kept using them. I've never even heard of another phone that has all the issues the 6P does.
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Yeah I'm suspecting if there's an inherent hardware defects, and if that's the case, I think they should provide us a proper support like LG providing refund of Nexus 5x in US.
But, I'm not an expert and don't know what caused boot loop.
As I saw another person who may live in another country of mine, heard from Huawei that update will fix the problem, there may be something google is preparing for.
For now, there best thing I can do, is wait android 7.1.2 beta image.
If it won't work, that's a problem of then.
p.s. luckily I have unlocked bootloader, but considering boot looping devices can update their software only through unlocked bootloader, what should normal people having locked bootloader should do?

frostydawn said:
Yeah I'm suspecting if there's an inherent hardware defects, and if that's the case, I think they should provide us a proper support like LG providing refund of Nexus 5x in US.
But, I'm not an expert and don't know what caused boot loop.
As I saw another person who may live in another country of mine, heard from Huawei that update will fix the problem, there may be something google is preparing for.
For now, there best thing I can do, is wait android 7.1.2 beta image.
If it won't work, that's a problem of then.
p.s. luckily I have unlocked bootloader, but considering looping devices can update their software only through unlocked bootloader, what should normal people having locked bootloader should do?
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Exactly, with those people have warranty expired and locked bootloader as well will have to throw it away?

Blod, I assume thats bootloader something something. Wish everyone would just write ..... Nevermind.

dontbeweakvato said:
Blod, I assume thats bootloader something something. Wish everyone would just write ..... Nevermind.
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Battery life of death...

dontbeweakvato said:
Blod, I assume thats bootloader something something. Wish everyone would just write ..... Nevermind.
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Sorry for not writing post in a way everyone can understand easily and using only abbreviation.
BLOD means Boot Loop Of Death

tigsandmitch said:
Battery life of death...
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*Boot Loop of death

Hardware Issue
frostydawn said:
I don't know if it will work, but for me, and people having a phone which can't even get to recovery but only bootloader, who seem to have nothing to lose, this update will worth the wait. Let's hope that's true and we can get our 6P back to life.
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If you have exhausted your warranty options, it's time to put the phone down and move on.

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If you have exhausted your warranty options, it's time to put the phone down and move on.
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Maybe you're right.
I'm not sure if the update will fix my phone, and whether they meant 7.1.2 beta or officially update.
I also have a bad feeling that my phone won't back, but if this phone doesn't return, I have no choice but keep using my old-fashioned Nexus 5.
If the beta update doesn't fix it, maybe I'll just give up or give it a second chance for official update.. but for now, I can see some hope because Huawei said it to me.

There's some news about what I tried, but there ain't good things.
First, I downloaded N4F26O update(https://developers.google.com/android/images), which was uploaded in 2 days ago(Yeah, I only thought about 7.1.2 beta, abd didn't think about this) and installed it.
It didn't work.
So I contacted with Huawei and Google's consumer care center.
Huawei said, to talk about softwares, I should contact with Google.
Google said, they didn't receive any plan of the update which is supposed to fix boot loop. I got confused, since a days ago, Huawei once did say there will be that update.
They also said, if I have a secondary phone, I'd better use that phone and see if the update will be released and fix my phone.
So... I didn't gain anything. Google and Huawei both said they can't assure the update will fix the bootloop, and the only clear solution is to change its motherboard.
Well, I won't give up, at least unti thel 7.1.2 beta's release, but I'm tired and for now, have nothing to do.
I'll just wait for the 7.1.2 beta.
I'll just keep waiting...

If you feel compelled to support, and bring attention to this issue.
https://www.change.org/p/google-inc...utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink

frostydawn said:
There's some news about what I tried, but there ain't good things... I'll just keep waiting...
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Since you have nothing to lose, why not try this while you are waiting. I would direct any questions you have about this method to the dev.

v12xke said:
Since you have nothing to lose, why not try this while you are waiting. I would direct any questions you have about this method to the dev.
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But that's seems to be for devices that's stuck in EDL mode.
I still can access bootloader, so thank you for your advice, but that seems to not work.

I'm afraid that you'll have to let this go.. Huawei is know for telling customers BS on the phone. Even the warranty repair center sucks. They downgrade people their phones and say that the battery issue is now resolved. It really is a shame, but they don't give a rat's *ss about you or any other customer who has already paid for the product.

Warranty replacement question

So I am warranting out my phone though Verizon because my screen has burn in (yeah wonderful).... Anyway I have an unlocked model now. Am I screwed now with this new one? Will have no way to root or unlock?

mdonnelly1127 said:
So I am warranting out my phone though Verizon because my screen has burn in (yeah wonderful).... Anyway I have an unlocked model now. Am I screwed now with this new one? Will have no way to root or unlock?
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Let us know when you find out.
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bobby janow said:
Let us know when you find out.
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Lol okay? Can I get an actual response?

mdonnelly1127 said:
Lol okay? Can I get an actual response?
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We don't know.
If you want a guess..I would guess 7.1.1 since it will be a refurb.

mdonnelly1127 said:
So I am warranting out my phone though Verizon because my screen has burn in (yeah wonderful).... Anyway I have an unlocked model now. Am I screwed now with this new one? Will have no way to root or unlock?
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You will most likely get a 7.1.1 device. Warranty it through Google

From the posts I have read about it, your warranty replacement will be a VZW refurb most likely on 7.1.1. If you get a new device from VZW it is still coming on 7.1 NDE63P.
One member posted getting a warranty replacement through Google still on 7.1 but he had to request it that way...

I just got my RMA from vzw it had Oct's software on it. I'd say you're fine. Also if you want to go through Google, I've seen post on Reddit where Google will send you a non VZW version.

Already processed the Warranty through Verizon, getting it tomorrow. Hopefully I get a model with old software... If not then I guess I'm screwed then? Lol

mdonnelly1127 said:
Already processed the Warranty through Verizon, getting it tomorrow. Hopefully I get a model with old software... If not then I guess I'm screwed then? Lol
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The info sticker on the back of the RMA device has the software version. So I knew before I even turned it on.

mdonnelly1127 said:
Already processed the Warranty through Verizon, getting it tomorrow. Hopefully I get a model with old software... If not then I guess I'm screwed then? Lol
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If not, then yes you are correct. You do realize this thread is totally pointless since there is nothing you can do about it. Good luck though.
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jordy787 said:
You will most likely get a 7.1.1 device. Warranty it through Google
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Can you still root without unlocking?

mdonnelly1127 said:
Can you still root without unlocking?
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You might want to rethink rooting if you need an answer to that question. Why do you want root anyway?
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bobby janow said:
You might want to rethink rooting if you need an answer to that question. Why do you want root anyway?
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Substratum themes honestly

mdonnelly1127 said:
Substratum themes honestly
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Then yes you need to unlock the bootloader. But please do yourself a favor and research the crap out of unlocking and rooting before you do it. Also the benefits and drawbacks. Those themes can also boot loop your device if you're not careful and make sure you have a fail safe way to recover.
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Root is possible without unlock, but no one is going to burn a root method on a phone with an unlockable bootloader. Get the model that unlockable.
Like previously stated this thread is moot. Warranty through Google or deal with a locked bootloader. End of story.
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superchilpil said:
Root is possible without unlock, but no one is going to burn a root method on a phone with an unlockable bootloader. Get the model that unlockable.
Like previously stated this thread is moot. Warranty through Google or deal with a locked bootloader. End of story.
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Root possible without bootloader unlock? You just changed the thread from moot to interesting. How would one do that?

bobby janow said:
Root possible without bootloader unlock? You just changed the thread from moot to interesting. How would one do that?
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+1,000

What essential did i just buy?!?!

I ordered an essential phone on eBay, which came in today. It functions. However it's stuck on 7.1.1. I contacted Essential and they told me what I have is a Sprint demo model. I run a few errands hardware tests and it seems it does have the sd835 (it says msm8998?) and correct ram and memory, supposedly. It said something like only 407dpi and a slightly lower resolution display. I contacted the seller and he told me that Essential says this to like 20 of his customers and that I can manually download and install the update. I'm hesitant to try that in case of hardware discrepancies. The bootloader says "Mata" for codename etc. Any thoughts on this???

I have the chance to return it. Is it worth it to return it and get another one? I want the correct specs as a normal ph1.

Nickdroid86 said:
I have the chance to return it. Is it worth it to return it and get another one? I want the correct specs as a normal ph1.
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Mata is the codename for this phone. If you goto about phone and it is hardware revision 1.8 then you have the same hardware as the rest of us and should just download one of the "back to stock" fastboot packages on this forum and call it a day.

djinc91 said:
Mata is the codename for this phone. If you goto about phone and it is hardware revision 1.8 then you have the same hardware as the rest of us and should just download one of the "back to stock" fastboot packages on this forum and call it a day.
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Thank you for the info I do have 1.8. What is the significants of that? Will I get OTA's now that I manually was able to update to 9.0?

I fastboot installed 9.0. rebooted and had no touch screen. So I installed through adb sideline the same version and it seems to be working now.

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Will I get OTA's now that I manually was able to update to 9.0?
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If Sprint is anything like Telus (my carrier) you will get ota updates but it could be days or weeks after essential releases them. I do all my updates manually.

djinc91 said:
If Sprint is anything like Telus (my carrier) you will get ota updates but it could be days or weeks after essential releases them. I do all my updates manually.
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I don't know if it's Sprint or not but it was stuck at 7.1.1 and I had to do it all manually. I have MetroPCS.

Nickdroid86 said:
I don't know if it's Sprint or not but it was stuck at 7.1.1 and I had to do it all manually. I have MetroPCS.
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What is the variant in the bootloader? It must be unlocked, so in that case, you should get OTA updates as they are released.

It does say unlocked but it would not receive OTAs, I spent a good couple hours trying and troubleshooting. I contacted Essential and that's when they told me it's probably a Sprint demo. I just unlocked the bootloader and updated everything manually then relocked the bootloader.

You could flash last months 9.0 release, use it like that for a bit and see what happens. Would be the fastest way to determine whether it will update now or not. Also you should leave the bootloader unlocked, from what I've seen on this forum relocking the bootloader has been the cause of 99% of bricking for this phone.

Thanks for the info. I may try the recent prior update thing, if not I guess I can always manually flash.

Anyone else end up with a "demo" model (according to Essential)? What's your experience with it?

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Anyone else end up with a "demo" model (according to Essential)? What's your experience with it?
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I don't have one, but they are in the wild.
You get no support and they will not take it for out of warranty repair.

tech_head said:
I don't have one, but they are in the wild.
You get no support and they will not take it for out of warranty repair.
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They said I could still update manually, which is ok. With my luck I'd get no warranty support anyway lol.

Bumping this because I booted into my bootloader and it says "Variant - ". It's blank.

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Bumping this because I booted into my bootloader and it says "Variant - ". It's blank.
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Was it always like this?
Personally as soon as Essential told you it's likely to be a Demo model I would have returned it to the seller immediately. That's just a recipe for disaster/headaches.
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geko95gek said:
Was it always like this?
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Ever since I received it and few days ago. Used from yywireles on eBay.

Nickdroid86 said:
Ever since I received it and few days ago. Used from yywireles on eBay.
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Can you still return it?
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I can, but it's only $209 I don't think I'll find a better deal for that price. Everything still functions the same just no warranty support, and no ota's. I can update manually still.

Nickdroid86 said:
I can, but it's only $209 I don't think I'll find a better deal for that price. Everything still functions the same just no warranty support, and no ota's. I can update manually still.
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Ah fair enough, that's pretty decent.
Cheapest I know a brand new one was on sale for was $225 I think.
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Buying this phone

Hi guys. I am thinking to buy this phone in upcoming independence day sales for rs 7500 32gb.
I see good development community for this device. Good custom roms.
Do guys recommend it.?

yes, i would recommend it. i got 4gb 64gb for 7600 in last month. totally worth it. excellent battery backup. can play pubg even on hdr with BAGT tool without lag. FYI oreo 340 firmware is best for this device. which has good brightness and loud sound. also charges faster and gives good battery life. now im bored of using stock rom so decided to try some custom pie roms.

Hey man same thing I have in my mind also.. planning to buy tommorw sale (8th August), came here for review . I have also done some investigation on this. Seems all good with Oreo. Have some bugs in pie and my only concern is it don't have Gorilla glass ..what's your opinion , let me know
Where you are getting for 7500?, In flip-kart they increased the price to 8000

Check 2GUD, Refurbished Phones but Flipkart owns 2GUD so no problem. (Not Promoting)
You can easily get 4/64 variant at ₹7800 and 3/32 at ₹6500.

You don't have to use Google service anymore with this phone of you rooted it, and I've some today and its working great and battery life got more awesome, check this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/asus-zenfone-max-pro-m1/how-to/install-microg-asus-zenfone-max-pro-m1-t3953130 we all can leave the Google out of our life.:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

Babad00k said:
Check 2GUD, Refurbished Phones but Flipkart owns 2GUD so no problem. (Not Promoting)
You can easily get 4/64 variant at ₹7800 and 3/32 at ₹6500.
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Hi Bro,
I am getting from flipkart 4/67 for ₹8000. At least i will get 1 year warranty right for that extra 200 rupee. And also i added external warranty for 99 rupee to cover full damage. What do you think about it? its useful?

SureshRSB said:
Hi Bro,
I am getting from flipkart 4/67 for ₹8000. At least i will get 1 year warranty right for that extra 200 rupee. And also i added external warranty for 99 rupee to cover full damage. What do you think about it? its useful?
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Go for it!

Thanks guys I have got the 4gb 64gb variant for 7650.

sheshuvadrevu said:
Thanks guys I have got the 4gb 64gb variant for 7650.
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Same here. I have ordered with external warranty ( ₹99 )and awaiting for delivery. One thing, Are you going to root now itself or You will wait until the warranty expiry date?
One more , Even if we root and do naughty stuffs , we can flash the original firmware and gain warranty right?

SureshRSB said:
Same here. I have ordered with external warranty ( ₹99 )and awaiting for delivery. One thing, Are you going to root now itself or You will wait until the warranty expiry date?
One more , Even if we root and do naughty stuffs , we can flash the original firmware and gain warranty right?
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My first asus device. I'm still exploring asus.
I have been using Xiaomi till now. Xiaomi devices do not have any issue even if you officially unlock, you can still flash fastboot rom which locks bootloader. So no issues.
I haven't unlocked or rooted this device till now but will do that soon.

sheshuvadrevu said:
My first asus device. I'm still exploring asus.
I have been using Xiaomi till now. Xiaomi devices do not have any issue even if you officially unlock, you can still flash fastboot rom which locks bootloader. So no issues.
I haven't unlocked or rooted this device till now but will do that soon.
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I'm still sceptical,I heard this phone doesn't support Vodafone 4G(band 1) im not sure,and it looks like lot issues with this phone based on users post,but this custom rom community is strong compared to other mid range mobiles,so im confused.

NightFox029 said:
I'm still sceptical,I heard this phone doesn't support Vodafone 4G(band 1) im not sure,and it looks like lot issues with this phone based on users post,but this custom rom community is strong compared to other mid range mobiles,so im confused.
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I am Airtel user so no issues.
I have bought this device just because it has good dev community comparatively and also got official pixel experience ROM.
One can go with this mobile if camera is not concern.

sheshuvadrevu said:
I am Airtel user so no issues.
I have bought this device just because it has good dev community comparatively and also got official pixel experience ROM.
One can go with this mobile if camera is not concern.
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Just purchased for 7648Rs(4/64GB),hope it will worth it

sheshuvadrevu said:
Thanks guys I have got the 4gb 64gb variant for 7650.
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Got your phone delivered? Are you planing to unlock and flash rom immediately or are going to wait till warranty expires?

NightFox029 said:
Got your phone delivered? Are you planing to unlock and flash rom immediately or are going to wait till warranty expires?
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Got it. Unlocked and running on pixel experience.

sheshuvadrevu said:
Got it. Unlocked and running on pixel experience.
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I can't able to see OEM unlock option in developer mode. Is any one got it ? Or is it not mandatory to unlock OEM?

SureshRSB said:
I can't able to see OEM unlock option in developer mode. Is any one got it ? Or is it not mandatory to unlock OEM?
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It's not needed you can directly unlock

sheshuvadrevu said:
It's not needed you can directly unlock
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Thanks man....
Any one experienced guy please suggest me good rom (with minimal bug). I hate the default AOSP OS, but i am confused with lot of rom here, Hope here lot of guys flashed and have experience. Please suggest on your experience. (I need native video calling support for jio)

SureshRSB said:
Thanks man....
Any one experienced guy please suggest me good rom (with minimal bug). I hate the default AOSP OS, but i am confused with lot of rom here, Hope here lot of guys flashed and have experience. Please suggest on your experience. (I need native video calling support for jio)
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Try superior os its working well without any issues except otg.

NightFox029 said:
Try superior os its working well without any issues except otg.
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Thank you i will try it out.. There are three concerns i have in this mobile
1. Audio volume is low in headset
2. Charging speed is slow.
3. Native video calling not working most of the time(I got seen some fix for this).
Any one have solution for the above mentioned issue. Please give your opinions.
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