Does unlocking bootloader/rooting N9 void warranty?

[GalaxyWhy]

I was told Nexus devices warranties aren't voided, is this true? Just not 100% if I want to keep my N9 but I wanna root it to see if it can satisfy what I need it for

"But if you restore the factory Image and relock the bootloader they will never know... effectively restoring your warranty." - Is this true? From a Nexus 7 thread

Thanks!

 

[pantmunu]

When u unlock your bootloader .. its says it "may" void warranty. Undortuantley i am unsure of what that "may" means. But as far as i know unlocking bootloader wont void your warranty. But correct me if im wrong.

 

[creambyemute]

It's a nexus, no warranty void when unlocking/locking rooting/unrooting.

This is how nexus worked since the beginning.
If they change this, nexus would sell probably not at all anymore because it would be like every other tablet/phone beside the stock android.

So no, no warranty void. Period

 

[beetmonger]

HTC's documentation in the box makes it clear that unlocking voids the warranty. It looks like a blanket policy, but there's no other info to the contrary.

 

[mikereidis]

HTC's documentation in the box makes it clear that unlocking voids the warranty. It looks like a blanket policy, but there's no other info to the contrary.

Yeah, so that's why it says "May".

Buy from HTC, lose warranty with unlock.

Buy from Play, no such problem.


I just unlocked and rooted mine. I'm feeling underwhelmed for $400 though, and I'm considering a return under Googles:

If you aren’t happy with something you bought, you can return an item within 15 calendar days after the day you received it

https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2411741?hl=en

It doesn't say anything about being unable to return after unlocking. I'd just relock and put it back to stock, though Google or their service company (?) would likely do the same anyway.

 

[beetmonger]

Yeah, so that's why it says "May".

Buy from HTC, lose warranty with unlock.

Buy from Play, no such problem.


I just unlocked and rooted mine. I'm feeling underwhelmed for $400 though, and I'm considering a return under Googles:



https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2411741?hl=en

It doesn't say anything about being unable to return after unlocking. I'd just relock and put it back to stock, though Google or their service company (?) would likely do the same anyway.

I doubt there's different warranty information in a mass produced box, regardless of where you ordered. But if you have it in writing, you're safe. I expect most people here aren't too worried about their warranty, but I prefer to know the actual policy rather than hope for the best.

 

[GalaxyWhy]

Yeah, so that's why it says "May".

Buy from HTC, lose warranty with unlock.

Buy from Play, no such problem.


I just unlocked and rooted mine. I'm feeling underwhelmed for $400 though, and I'm considering a return under Googles:



https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2411741?hl=en

It doesn't say anything about being unable to return after unlocking. I'd just relock and put it back to stock, though Google or their service company (?) would likely do the same anyway.

Basically the same as me. I paid $608 AUD for my black 32gb one and I just feel like its probably not worth it...

 

[Pilz]

You can always relock the BL with fastboot OEM lock and like magic it's locked again

 

[DarthSudo]

You can always relock the BL with fastboot OEM lock and like magic it's locked again

After locking mine again (for warranty return), it flashes "This is a development device not intended for production use" in red letters at the top of the screen during boot... I guess I'm about to find out if it voids the warranty.

 

[Pilz]

After locking mine again (for warranty return), it flashes "This is a development device not intended for production use" in red letters at the top of the screen during boot... I guess I'm about to find out if it voids the warranty.

Maybe you could relfash the stock ROM and relock it?

 

[DarthSudo]

Maybe you could relfash the stock ROM and relock it?

Yep, that's exactly what I just did. Thanks! I did a little more searching and found a few others making that suggestion. I followed this process for a manual flash (after the flash-all script failed), then `fastboot oem lock` before rebooting. I no longer see the "development device" message!

 

[Pilz]

Yep, that's exactly what I just did. Thanks! I did a little more searching and found a few others making that suggestion. I followed this process for a manual flash (after the flash-all script failed), then `fastboot oem lock` before rebooting. I no longer see the "development device" message!

No problem, its a Nexus so there is always a way to fix it by flashing.