[Nexus 6P General] Soulfulgrey:
Essentially, it seems the warranty cover hasn't changed. Unlocking the bootloader doesn't invalidate the warranty.

I didn't ask about QFuse. That seemed like a rabbit hole I didn't want to enter.

I didn't ask about modifications (though my Google rep did answer that anyway).

I haven't seen a 6P warranty document so can't comment on that either.

I removed details, including details of the rep as I don't want to get anyone in trouble. Just in case.

So I'm still hopeful.

(I hope the image below works. I shows the chat I had.)

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Ok, so image didn't work. Here's the text:

Hi! Thanks for getting in touch with Google. My name is [Google rep - name redacted]. Please allow me a few minutes to review your case/ issue.

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me

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Hi. I currently don't have a case. This is a new question.

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[my name], thank you for allowing me a moment to review your case. I would be happy to help you with this.

Was the device purchased from the Google Store.

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me

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It is a pre-order. The Nexus 6P has not shipped yet.

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I see.

How can I help?

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I would like to know what the warranty information is on the 6P regarding unlocking the bootloader. Does unlocking the bootloader invalidate the warranty of the device? I have had the last 3 Nexus devices and this was not the case so I am wondering if anything has changed for this device.

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Google rep - name redacted

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I can answer that now.

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Google rep - name redacted

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If you purchase a device from the Google Store, you are welcome to root or modify the software as you wish. In the event that you contact us for technical support, we will just direct you to reset the device to factory images.

Basically, you are reinstalling the original operating system back onto the device to attempt troubleshooting for the issue you would have reached out about. At this point, we can look at warranty options if the issue persists despite completing troubleshooting on the original operating system.

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me

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So to clarify, if I have unlocked the bootloader on the 6P and I develop a hardware fault, will I still be covered by the warranty?

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Well, the limited warranty does not cover user induced damage like broken devices or water damage.

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me

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Naturally, that's fine. I mean a fault that is not the result of the owner's negligence.

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Correct.

If there is an issue that would normally be covered under warranty, your warranty would be voided by having the operating system rooted or modified.

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me

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Ok. Here I just want to check with the bootloader. I have no plans to modify the OS.

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In case you do, it doesn't void your warranty.

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me

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Ok thank you for that.

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Google rep - name redacted

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Right on [my name].

Is there anything else I can help you with today?

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me

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Nope. You've been very helpful.

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