Anyone have a jump on how to unlock the bootloader for Asus PadFone x
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-Epix- said:
Anyone have a jump on how to unlock the bootloader for Asus PadFone x
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If Asus does like they did with their previous PadFones (my PadFone Infinity is in that case), you'll have to wait for Asus to publish an apk on their site. This apk, once installed, lets you unlock the bootloader only by clicking on a button on your phone. You don't even need a PC to do it.
But I don't know if AT&T will allow this. Other PadFones were only sold as-is, with no contract and carriers never sold them.
-Epix- said:
Anyone have a jump on how to unlock the bootloader for Asus PadFone x
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You can flash from a rooted device with ADB. I've got a CASUAL package in the works. I'd like this to be one of my first packages for my new Web Interface.
What do you have in the works Adam ????? :>
Any luck yet
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Did anyone ever get the bl unlocked?
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Hello everyone
I bought a new TF201 today, and would like to flash some custom roms, etc and fyi, the rooting/unlocking process is not an issue.
I am wondering if it is possible to return the device to its original out of the box form in order for the warranty to work if I unlock the bootloader. Or would unlocking the bootloader void the warranty forever?
Rani El-Maalouf said:
Hello everyone
I bought a new TF201 today, and would like to flash some custom roms, etc and fyi, the rooting/unlocking process is not an issue.
I am wondering if it is possible to return the device to its original out of the box form in order for the warranty to work if I unlock the bootloader. Or would unlocking the bootloader void the warranty forever?
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Yes voids forever... if you worried about a return, buy a square trade warranty from amazon.
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Swiftks said:
Yes voids forever... if you worried about a return, buy a square trade warranty from amazon.
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But how can they know that it has been unlocked? Isn't it possible to lock it again?
Rani El-Maalouf said:
But how can they know that it has been unlocked? Isn't it possible to lock it again?
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B/c you have to connect to Asus to unlock your Prime & they record your CPU serial #. You get unlocked but you agree to void your warranty. And no, there is no way to relock.
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I'm going to bump in here. On the device itself is there an easy way to test that the bootloader is unlocked? I was looking into a Square Trade warranty and I wanted to make sure that it was not nullified if I unlocked, rendering my warranty useless. "Technically" it will be but.... any one have experience?
Check out this fun fact via the @SquareTrade twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/SquareTrade/status/174642048912207873
Just in case any one wasn't 100% sure, check out this Twitter reply: https://twitter.com/#!/SquareTrade/status/190106482384187392
So hello as i mentioned on my bootloader unlock thread i dont own this device and im planning on buying it so does anyone know where i can get this phone new for less than 340?? I mean with box and everything, really wanting to try my team unlock method
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ebay seems to have them anywhere from 180-275 based on recent sales ive observed (plus shipping) depending on the sale
the higher end of the sale price tends to include the box and all original info
brand new in box (sans activating it to clear the esn) is typically under 300
My unlock method can clear gsm esn so can you send me a link
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jose51197 said:
My unlock method can clear gsm esn so can you send me a link
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I was unaware that there was a gsm version of the inc4?
http://www.ebay.com
The incredible got gsm posibilities after the android 4.0.4 update with sense 4.1
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andybones said:
I was unaware that there was a gsm version of the inc4?
http://www.ebay.com
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It's a world phone so includes the GSM in it. Not something I normally use but I can bet it is real handy when you go to Europe.
So anybody with a link pointing to some store having the phone for less that 340? I really want this phone and im biding on one on ebay i hope i can win it
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sorry I'm a bit slow today lol.
hopfully you get the one of ebay, theres one for sale on swappa,
http://swappa.com/listing/DET295/view
it's $275,
u can try talking the guy down too
Thanks ill wait for auction to finish
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I am at the time of upgrade for my phone. I was wondering if there is any "root friendly" phone manufactures out there? I am currently with At&t (fyi)
Samsung
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ASUS seem to be? - I've got an ASUS Padfone 2 and they seem to provide everything you need on their own website!
pangster said:
ASUS seem to be? - I've got an ASUS Padfone 2 and they seem to provide everything you need on their own website!
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Ya but by the looks of it the padphone doesnt work in the USA.
Yeah Samsung is pretty much the "root friendliest" AFAIK, their phones are always super easy to root and have a lot of developer support. LG has the newest Nexus phone though, it's real nice, no expandable memory but you can get at least 50GB of cloud storage for free without even looking for more than five minutes.
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Here is the info and the links:
Louki_Louki via Amazon offers the Unlocked LG Optimus G E970 4G LTE GSM Android Smartphone for $189.95 with free shipping. (Breed via eBay and sigmacellular via eBay have it for a few pennies more.) That's $7 under the lowest total price we could find for an unlocked version and $310 under the best price we could find for a no-contract version elsewhere. It features a 4.7" 768x1280 touchscreen LCD, Qualcomm 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 16GB internal memory, 2GB RAM,8-megapixel rear-facing camera, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, 4G LTE, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
Links:
link 1 ( $189.95 )
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...dealnewscom&ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A271W0S0PRILZ6
link 2 ( US $199.99 )
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-LG-Optimus-G-E970-Unlocked-GSM-Android-Cell-Phone-Black/350976364795
Link 3 (US $189.99)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-In-Box-...4G-LTE-Android-SmartPhone-Black-/350977035701
P.S : DO NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL EXPIRE .
Yes amazing deal but anyone know when it will expire?
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I just picked one up, I was wondering if these phones are factory unlocked. Meaning that if we upgraded to jelly bean or installed a custom rom, would it still be unlocked? Thanks
joemanbui said:
I just picked one up, I was wondering if these phones are factory unlocked. Meaning that if we upgraded to jelly bean or installed a custom rom, would it still be unlocked? Thanks
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It stays unlocked regardless of what ROM you're using.
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Ace42 said:
It stays unlocked regardless of what ROM you're using.
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That's what I've heard but the seller Breed gave me this response.
"No, the original settings for the phone is locked settings, unlocking it bypasses those settings.
However, if any updates or upgrades are made, it makes the phone go back to original settings, which would be locked settings."
Would it be safe to use a teenybin or should I leave my phone alone?
joemanbui said:
That's what I've heard but the seller Breed gave me this response.
"No, the original settings for the phone is locked settings, unlocking it bypasses those settings.
However, if any updates or upgrades are made, it makes the phone go back to original settings, which would be locked settings."
Would it be safe to use a teenybin or should I leave my phone alone?
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I never used that, I just followed the root guide that involves freegee app.
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Ace42 said:
I never used that, I just followed the root guide that involves freegee app.
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If I unlock with freegee, that means I can't flash jelly bean Roms right?
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I purchased mine thanks to this deal too, anxiously awaiting it from the Amazon seller.
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If I unlock with freegee, that means I can't flash jelly bean Roms right?
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No. I tried jb but kk is better on this.
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Honestly, I would avoid buying an LGOG at this point because it does not receive much support from LG and is too old to be covered under manufacturer's warranty.
DarthGoldstein said:
Honestly, I would avoid buying an LGOG at this point because it does not receive much support from LG and is too old to be covered under manufacturer's warranty.
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Honestly, its still a good price. Especially for people who may develop for it, or enjoy modding their phone. Kind of like the majority of people who visit this forum. I don't know about you, but my warranty was void 10 minutes after I removed it from the box.
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plaster said:
Honestly, its still a good price. Especially for people who may develop for it, or enjoy modding their phone. Kind of like the majority of people who visit this forum. I don't know about you, but my warranty was void 10 minutes after I removed it from the box.
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I agree, and my phone LGOG has the bootloader unlocked, is carrier unlocked, rooted, and is running a custom rom. However, there is much less development for the LGOG then for many other phones. I would suggest getting a Nexus 4 since it is almost the same exact hardware, similar price, and receives A LOT of support from Google. But, this is just one opinion. If you really like the LGOG and like developing for it then that is your preference and I certainly respect that.
Hi i was just wondering is the Padfone s the same in regards to hardware as the Padfone X? i see i can get it on ebay from taiwan and was wondering if there was any difference.
Also i currently have a LG G2 and really want the padfone s so i can have a tablet and phone in one. Would you say i would regret swapping?
Thanks, Fma965.
Have you checked the phone's specifications? Week it work on the network you use?
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ghost0001 said:
Have you checked the phone's specifications? Week it work on the network you use?
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Yeah but im getting missed results hence why im asking here , It works on GSM and the right frquencies for the UK and most of the EU
Unless it is SIM locked, then you should be OK.
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ghost0001 said:
Unless it is SIM locked, then you should be OK.
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Dude no offence but my question was never about what your answering, I was asking is the spec the same and would I regret swapping it for my G2
I apologize, I misread what you wrote. I don't know your other phone. However, phonescoop has a lot of data about all sorts of phones.
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ghost0001 said:
I apologize, I misread what you wrote. I don't know your other phone. However, phonescoop has a lot of data about all sorts of phones.
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Thanks, Although this still doesn't help as that site has no info on the PadFone S
fma965 said:
Thanks, Although this still doesn't help as that site has no info on the PadFone S
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Here are the specs of the S:
http://m.gsmarena.com/asus_padfone_s-6238.php
And here is the X:
http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=4356
How that helps.
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ghost0001 said:
Here are the specs of the S:
http://m.gsmarena.com/asus_padfone_s-6238.php
And here is the X:
http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=4356
How that helps.
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Well sort off but not really, But nevermind.
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 <-- is what GSM Arena say it has
Yet other places on the internet say the ASUS Padfone S and X have the same 800 Processor.
Now i know its hardly a big deal but thats not the point. i want to be sure i know what is in the S before i get it.
The GSM Arena Specs are correct. And it dose have the 801 processor. When it was released in the USA as the X its had the 800, but the international version "S" was upgraded slightly to include the 801
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