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[G2 and Desire Z General] redpoint73:
Are you wiping data, when you flash the ROM?
[G2 and Desire Z General] Docaroo:
Yeah full wipe from recovery each time!
[G2 and Desire Z General] redpoint73:
Odd. I haven't had this same problem on CM7, ILWT CM7 (as well as Sense ROMs). I haven't tried any ICS ROMs or Sense 4, so I can't speak to those.
[G2 and Desire Z General] Docaroo:
I've been reading some things on here that suggest CM7 didn't have correct values for auto-brightness settings on the Z/G2 but that shouldn't affect overall brightness.

The strange thing is the screen battery rape that's happening as well! The battery drain looks like the screen is on 100% brightness all the time, even when it's asleep and off! Still seems to kill battery!

I guess I'll try a complete do-over of everything... go back to stock and make sure it works then flash this sense4 ROM again.

Pain in the butt!
[G2 and Desire Z General] demkantor:
Try fastboot wipe before your flash and why not superwipe too. I doubt its hardware related so it was either a bad download (check md5 sum) or residue from previous rom curropted something
[G2 and Desire Z General] Athrun88:
I'm running Virtuous Primadonna and just tested my screen brightness slider. Works as advertised. I use SuperwipeG2+ext4 between each and every wipe. Never have had an issue that wasn't already in existence.

Do you use CWM or 4EXT recovery? It's believed that the recovery wipe isn't as through as Superwipe.
[G2 and Desire Z General] Docaroo:
I just tried again with 4EXT recovery loading this ROM:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1546915 (Ice Cream Sensewich).

Still the same issue! Brightness never goes about 25-30% no matter where the slider is!!

I did a full wipe with 4EXT recovery, including formatting the /system folder ...

I'll try Superwipe though, after that I'm out of ideas! :/
[G2 and Desire Z General] Docaroo:
Superwipe followed by Sensewich Beta6 doesn't work :(

Will try Primadonna....
[G2 and Desire Z General] Docaroo:
Ah Jesus CHRIST!!! Exact same problem with Primadonna!! What the heck!!

I've superwiped and installed ... no difference.

I wonder if it could be hardware? But what would stop the LCD Backlight brightness from going up to full??

My god this is so annoying! :/
[G2 and Desire Z General] blk_jack:
Hate to say it but it sounds like a hardware issue :/
[G2 and Desire Z General] Docaroo:
That's what I'm thinking at this stage... I could take the phone apart and look for anything obvious I guess! Maybe a bad connection to the screen or something ...
[G2 and Desire Z General] Karakoram2:
Try wiping and flashing something stable like the latest cyanogen
[G2 and Desire Z General] bodowd:
I have to agree with blk_jack on this one. I've run several different ROMs on my G2 and have never had that issue. My battery has always drained very quickly but I've always had full control of the brightness settings.
[Nokia Lumia 900] Zhariak:
Noticing that when holding to right ear, I can hold comfortably, but when talking and holding it on my left ear, I have to move the phone up so that my ear is more towards the left side of the front of the phone.

Is this normal? Is the earpiece speaker located more the left of the phone? I know it's a very wide phone, but I just want to make sure there's not two speakers (one on each side) and one may be busted?
[Nokia Lumia 900] Zhariak:
Can someone comment on this?

I go to pick up a phone call, if I put the phone on my right ear its fine and hear ok... If I put it on left, I often don't hear anything until I realize I need to move the phone.

Is this normal?
[Nokia Lumia 900] SuperSport:
The speaker does sound like it is mounted to the left of the speaker slot, I just tested it. I'd suggest moving the phone to the left when on your left ear, and to the right when on your right ear. Sorry, not sure what else to suggest... :o
[Nokia Lumia 900] Zhariak:
Thanks for verifying :) Just wanted to make sure it wasn't only on my phone...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Piercy0812:
hey,

im searching for a case that suits my needs and i cant seem to find any thing. The ones i do find are in the states so delivery is a PITA.

Here are the things which matter:

UK delivery within reasonable price

Work with the dock

lightweight/slim - i dont want to protect it from drops more just from scratches and marks sliding it in an out of my bag

have some kind of landscape stand option, even if it only lifts it an inch of the table. portrait standing isnt needed

i did read through the case threads and i just cant find anything :(

Cheers everyone :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] nickola:
The Transformer Accessories sub forum would probably be more suited for this question, and there're even some topics about cases ...

;)

Nickola
[HTC One X] ninja.rogue:
I successfully unlocked my phone through Htcdev.com, flashed a custom rom and then reflashed official rom in order to have my phone back to repair due to yellow spot. See photo for details.

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Here is the reply that Clove gave to me today to my request of having my HTC One X repaired.

Incredible. I also have spent 50 Euros to have my phone shipped to Clove, and not only do they return my phone unrepaired, still I have to pay say another 60 Euros as a disturb to them....

Shame Shame Shame on them.

DO NOT UNLOCK your phone through Htcdevs.com

Da: Returns [mailto:Returns@clove.co.uk]

Inviato: mercoledì 2 maggio 2012 16:59

A: xxxxx xxxxxxxx

Oggetto: RE: Clove Return (RM120410473F)

Paolo

We are contacting you concerning the HTC One X which you returned to us due to there being a yellow tint on the display. As you are aware we sent the handset to the HTC service centre as it was not possible to have it classed as a DOA (dead on arrival), due to the bootloader being unlocked and illegal software having been installed. The HTC service has confirmed that illegal software has been installed on the handset at some time by yourself resulting in the warranty being invalidated. Simply unlocking and relocking the bootloader would not have invalidated the warranty.

Due to illegal software being installed on the handset while it was in your possession HTC has issued a quotation for the replacement of the mainboard. The total of the quotation for the repair is £199.81 and we will need to charge an additional £24 for the return of the handset to your Italian address by International Signed post. This provides a total repair and return cost of £223.81.

It is possible for the handset to be returned to you without it being repaired. The HTC service centre charge £23.70 for the handset to be released and returned to us. Like with the repair quotation we will need to charge £24 for the handset to be returned to you. This means that the total to return the handset to you without it being repaired is £47.70.

Regards

Sales Team

Clove Technology

TEL: +44 (0)1202 552936

FAX: +44 (0)1202 552937

Email: sales@clove.co.uk

Website: www.clove.co.uk
[HTC One X] EddyOS:
Should've sent it directly to HTC, not Clove
[HTC One X] ninja.rogue:
Because this way HTC would repair it??
[HTC One X] ra38:
That's what voiding warranty means. It clearly says so on the htcdev website.
[HTC One X] EddyOS:
But a hardware fault is nothing to do with the ROM you have on it. Clove are being very harsh about it

To the OP - did you put the correct RUU back on it before sending it back? Did it boot into Android? If so, it's NOT DOA and you should make Clove deal with it
[HTC One X] JeckyllHavok:
Maybe they just saw that it's unlocked and didn't even send it to HTC
[HTC One X] ShyamSasi:
Yup .. Yellow tint is defect not caused by Custom ROM or bootloader unlocking. HTC is aware of that. It's best to send them directly to HTC.
[HTC One X] ninja.rogue:
I put back the original RUU as I have been one of the first customers to have the phone and there were no others floating around.

Clove clearly said that it's not DOA but still they also say that HTC refuses to repair the phone.

How can I cope with their refusal?
[HTC One X] abc27:
Threaten them (Clove preferably) with legal action. If they don't play ball, take them to court. Over in the UK and Ireland there's a small claims court that allows you to take retailers to court for a small fee (With no need for a solicitor).

There's

no such thing

as "warranty invalidation" when it comes to manufacturer defects. The phone is less than six months month, unless

they

can prove that your "illegal software" (Ask them to explain what they mean by

illegal

) caused the fault, they are obliged to repair/replace/refund your phone. It doesn't matter what HTC says. It's a manufacturing defect and Clove are obliged to sort it out for you. If HTC won't cooperate with Clove, that's Clove's problem, not yours.

Do not back down and don't allow HTC or Clove to BS you. If they don't know consumer law yet, now is the time to teach it to them.
[HTC One X] JeckyllHavok:
Don't know if it's the same for italy but in German we send HTCs to Arvato (direct HTC repair partner)
[HTC One X] ra38:
Obviously, but that's how this stuff usually works. They find a way to make a profit, they go for it.

It's like bringing your car to a garage for a check-up. All of a sudden they find a bunch of stuff that's 'wrong' with your car..
[HTC One X] Pakr:
Why are they using the term illegal software?

Last time I checked there's nothing illegal about custom Roms.

Android is open source. (And the bootloader isn't supposed to be locked.)

Unauthorised maybe would have been a better term for them to use.

And why should the software matter when it is a hardware issue?

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[HTC One X] blade30p:
The HTC service centre charge £23.70 for the handset to be released and returned to us. Like with the repair quotation we will need to charge £24 for the handset to be returned to you.

Are they for real? That sounds to me like a ransom demand!
[HTC One X] EddyOS:
HTC say that in their official literature
[HTC One X] Squirrels:
My guess is they're concerned with people damaging their hardware by using unauthorized software that may alter the clock speeds on cpu, gpu or memory. It is more of a cover their own ass sort of thing, otherwise people who overheat their phones via overclocking could bring their phone in and say it was defective when their screen acts up due to the components near the screen becoming too hot.

I know there are legitimate screen defect happening with the HOX, just pointing this out as a general example for why they react this way to non-stock/oem firmware, etc.

I agree with the previous comments, try contacting HTC directly regarding these defects.
[HTC One X] dansharpy:
I think the title of this thread is very misleading. They clearly state in their reply that if you had just unlocked it then relocked it then the warranty would still be valid (in their eyes!). Change the thread title to say 'do not unlock and flash a custom rom........'

On the main issue of the thread, take the fight to them, they're obviously trying to pull a fast one!
[HTC One X] abc27:
There's absolutely no need to contact HTC. Clove are the ones responsible.

Any faults within six months are assumed to be manufacturer defects unless the retailer can prove the fault was caused by the customer. If they can't prove it, then the OP should be given a new phone.
[HTC One X] winwiz:
This is one of the advantages of buying the phone from a carrier

I've had 4 swaps, all bootloader unlocks. I'd be surprised if the carrier even knew what and how to check, lol
[HTC One X] tkolev:
Well, custom ROMs that have Sense are... let's say on the edge of the law (just to be politically correct on the forum). Sense is not open source, so distributing it as a part of a ROM that is not made or approved by HTC is a violation.

And bad software can cause hw damage. Take overclocking for example - the extra heat can cause all sorts of issues: CPU damage, battery damage and even screen damage both from the heat itself and from possible battery expansion inside the phone. So if you knowingly violate the warranty terms, you have to know that it may render your phone into a very, VERY expensive brick. And if you have issues with your phone, it's not very smart to void the warranty if you intend to send it back in the first place.

That said, why the company doesn't charge you for a two-way shipping of the phone when you send it is beyond me. Now it really feels like a ransom.
[HTC One X] cjm1979:
This is what is putting me off using HTCdev. They can use this as an excuse when they want and with ticking the disclaimer you have more or less said ok, even if its bull**** what they are saying. You only have to get an arseole at HTC to be the one that looks at your phone and this happens

OP: Have you tried doing an online chat with HTC or phoned them? Id leave Clove out of it because they wont fight your corner and HTC are giving them the excuse not to. Should be quicker leaving the middle man out.
[HTC One X] abc27:
There's no need for him to contact HTC. As far as he's concerned, HTC don't even exist.

He bought a product from Clove and it's defective. Unless they can prove he caused the defect (And they need to demonstrate that through evidence) they're obliged to repair or replace the phone as per UK consumer law. If HTC don't want to reimburse Clove, that's Clove's problem.
[HTC One X] mccabeross:
what he said. Good to know your consumer law for situations EXACTLY like this...
[HTC One X] brent8577:
in America, all i have to do is make a good argument to my banker and fill out a form to get a full credit back to my account. my One X is perfect, so i'm not doing this.
[HTC One X] BarryH_GEG:
It could be worse...

Asus Policy - 100% Warranty Void (and no NVFlash support)

Motorola Policy - No Warranty at All

New Motorola RAZR™ Developer Edition will feature unlocked bootloader in Europe

January 30, 2012 : BY Motorola

We have some news for the community of people interested in unlockable/relockable bootloaders. Today, we announced a step forward in Europe with the availability of an unlockable version of our most in-demand product: the Motorola RAZR™ Developer Edition. This solution allows us to continue meeting our carrier and regulatory obligations, but also meets the needs being expressed by our developer community.

In the coming months, we also plan to introduce an unlockable developer device in the United States through MOTODEV, Motorola’s global developer network. Stay tuned to Motorola’s Developer site for additional info.

EU-based consumers can pre-order the Motorola RAZR Developer Edition through the Motorola Shop. Post-purchase, the MOTODEV site will contain all support info for unlocking, relocking and locating build files, as well as access to additional developer resources. The Developer Edition will have all the same great features as the Motorola RAZR: an impossibly thin design, hyper-vibrant Super AMOLED Advanced display, KEVLAR(R) fiber and more.
[HTC One X] John Freeman:
Probably stupid question, but wouldnt something like this - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1578908 - work for unlocking bootloader bypassing htcdev? Or is it not compatible with one x. Havent gotten my hox yet, so havent really looked into that too.
[HTC One X] singcheng:
It is not even working for Sensation XL, so no luck with One X :D
[HTC One X] knoxploration:
Not necessarily. Yellow splotches are a physical defect (and one that some users report goes away by itself.) An overall yellow tint *might* be a physical defect, but it's equally possible (if not more so) that it may simply be due to the color temperature used for the display by the particular ROM. The phone's backlight has a particular color temperature, but by not allowing maximum brightness in red, green, or blue channels or some combination thereof you can effectively change the color temperature in software. (This comes at the expense of some dynamic range.)
[HTC One X] mickfitz:
Id pay the €220 if they reinstated my factory warranty. It's cheaper than a new phone.

They are changing the board so they would have to.
[HTC One X] 777ace:
Sorry, but I don't see a problem here... It clearly states on HTCDev site that unlocking will void warranty. Read that again, UNLOCKING WILL VOID WARRANTY. It doesn't matter if the defect occurred before, during or after you unlocked, you have knowingly voided the warranty.

This is the whole reason that HTC have given us the option to unlock...they're saying, "Look, go out and have fun with your phone, do whatever you like, we are happy for you to do that...but if you choose to tamper with it, we will no longer cover you, for anything"

I will continue to wait for S-Off.
[HTC One X] ArmedandDangerous:
Overclocking would need a custom kernel, which would need S-Off, which HTCDev does not provide.
[HTC One X] vis-tec:
What is the wording on the HTCDev website, does it specificy what warrenty you are voiding?

A couple of other things:

Illegal software - How? Its not illegal, its open sourced, unless its a Sense Rom and im not sure what copyright they have on Sense and the Rosie Launcher.

Returning Your Phone - £24 to release a phone back to you is a joke, its your property. How can they charge that, maybe to give you a quote for repair but then that should have been stipulated prior to you entering into the 'contract' i.e. prior to you sending the phone back.

Postage - Not sure why Clove are trying to charge you so much for postage, i take it your not in the UK but that seems quite hefty.
[HTC One X] wai_lai416:
"It is our responsibility to caution you that not all claims resulting or caused by or from the unlocking of the bootloader may be covered under warranty." that's quoted from the website.. "unlocking your device may void all or parts of your warranty." where does it state UNLOCKING WILL VOID WARRANTY? so i have a sticky power button.. because unlocking my bootloader caused my button to be stucky and therefore it's not under warranty right?
[HTC One X] Rageypeep:
At the end of the day, if it will void your warranty will depend on were you got your phone from, if its on contract with a carrier you will find each diffrent carrier has a slightly different warranty, as you warranty is with the carrier and not HTC its self in that case. The only time you have a warranty with HTC direct is if you have payed full price from a place like amazon. I'm with Orange in the UK and there warranty does say that if you alter any part of the software, including Rom, hboot, or even removing any form of carrier lock will void ALL parts of the warranty. Read the small print , its all there.
[HTC One X] zvieratko:
In EU unlocking will not VOID warranty!

They can't VOID your warranty because of this. It's against the law. Even if you agree to something like that, it doesn't apply. That's how law in EU works.

So you still have the warranty it came with, it doesn't (can't) change unless you cause the malfunction - and as someone has pointed out, in the first 6 months they have to prove you caused it, later it comes to whoever plays harder.

Even if you OPEN (physically) your phone, change the processor and battery and then your radio stops working, it is STILL under warranty! Violating a seal or unlocking firmware and flashing software would have to CAUSE the malfunction, and it's their obligation to prove it.

So once again - htcdev may say you have "VOID your warranty", but it's simply not true, it's impossible limit your lawful warranty in any way under any circumstances. Small print does not matter as it goes against the law.

A different scenario would be an extended warranty (like a 3 year one) - when the lawful warranty ends, they can dictate whatever terms they want in order for you to keep the warranty. But since all EU countries have (AFAIK) either 1-year or 2-year (like here, .cz) warranty guaranteed in law, there's nothing that could VOID it without cause.

It is entirely possible that HTC will deny repair of unlocked phone - that is fine with us - how many of us have bought their phones directly from HTC? You should take it to the seller and it is his job to honor the warranty - his agreements with HTC or distributors do not concern you at all.

Tell them to repair your phone or face legal action, tell them to prove you caused the malfunction, if you take it to court you will win 100% and they know that.
[HTC One X] lawrence750:
afaik, even if you bought it from amazon, your contract still is with amazon, and not htc.
[HTC One X] enyaj:
Yep. This happened to me with my Titan. I am in the Philippines and had to send it to their HK Global Service center because it wasn't locally released here. It wouldn't update and the phone was like a week old. Had to pay to send it to them, then they told me to send about HKD300 so they can send it back. Was so pissed I sent almost everyone on htc a rant email. Told them I would start a hate campaign against them on social network sites. The next day, someone named Wendy, who wsa manager for SEA according to local HTC customer service rep, called and apologized. I told her how could HTC even charge me for shipping when your product came out of your factory with defect. Again she apologized and told me the phone was already fixed and told me to wait 3 - 5 business days and it will arrive via FedEx. And it did. HTC has got to do better after sales.
[HTC One X] f4flake:
Absolutely. SO long as no-one bends over and takes it.
[HTC One X] Kickasskev:
Because hardware can be damaged through software.
[HTC One X] treebill:
A power button falling off cannot be cause by software, if the fault is caused by modding then yes you should be charged but if it is 100% without a doubt hardware and its with the warranty then it should be covered regardless.
[HTC One X] ninja.rogue:
In my specific case, the phone had a round yellow spot on the lower left corner of the screen, 5mm size.

Being the phone brand new, I never expected that this could be off-warranty.

By the way, my problem is NOT with HTC, as I never bought anything from them.

I have made an e-commerce purchase with Clove, in the EU, which is ruled by EU directives which overrule internal legislation and deal with consumers vs companies.

To be more specific, UK does have an internal legislation about consumers vs companies and our legal office is going to look at it.

But I think that Clove is a very serious company and as I already purchased from them 6-7 phones in the past, being myself a very loyal customer, I assume that in the end they will chose to keep their reputation as high as possible, not making such an act of force like not assisting their customer.

So I have asked Clove to take care of my problem and I am awaiting for their reply, which I am confident will be a positive one.

Clove knows very well that one loud unsatisfied customer is much more important that thousands of silent satisfied ones. Especially in the case the unsatisfied customer is right, and also opens a thread with more than 3,000 people looking.

I will keep you updated.
[HTC One X] f4flake:
This isn't strictly true

Only if you start modding drivers.

Used signed drivers only, that'd perform the function that HTC are alleging they're performing.
[HTC One X] 777ace:
I am not a lawyer, nor do I pretend to know the letter of international law, but to me the words "unlocking your device may void all or parts of your warranty" is a massive arse covering by HTC...

I agree, a yellow spot or faulty power button have nothing to do with custom software or unlocking, but with those words, HTC have an out, a reason not to have to argue the point of who is wrong or right in court, what constitutes their fault or yours. Unlock phone, warranty voided...saves a pile of red tape and money...

Jm2c
[HTC One X] ninja.rogue:
Being myself a lawyer, I have to say that no contract clause can stand against the law. And there is a law which is applicable to my purchase. I am only expecting that my legal rights be respected.