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retailer vs manufacturer

Allan87
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If I were to install a firmware on a smartphone other than the one provided by the network, in this case the retailer, I will obviously void their warranty. Where would this leave me with the manufacturer if any problems occur down the line as I thought it is the retailer responsible for arranging repairs under the manufacturer warranty or can you take the device direct to the manufacturer for repair?

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  • Jon_01
    Jon_01 Posts: 5,929 Forumite
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    If you flash with any kind of 'custom firmware' you'll void any warranty with anyone.
    The manufacturer won't touch it as you've installed none approved firmware. Which isn't a problem as long as you can flash it back to the way it was, the only time you get a real problem is when the phone fails in such a way that you can't reflash it. . .
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