Droid and OS 2.1 Question

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  1. L0ST3489 [OP]
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    12-28-2009 04:38 PM
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    Droid and OS 2.1 Question

    I am pretty good with jailbreaking and hacking my various devices over the years and good with my computer. That said I am not one to take risks and I am wondering what would happen if I attempted to install 2.1 OS and bricked my phone useless. I only bought it two weeks ago at Best Buy, would I be able to return it for a new one? Would my warranty with VZ be good still? Basically I am wondering about my safety.
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    12-28-2009 05:00 PM
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    Quote Originally Posted by L0ST3489 View Post
    I am pretty good with jailbreaking and hacking my various devices over the years and good with my computer. That said I am not one to take risks and I am wondering what would happen if I attempted to install 2.1 OS and bricked my phone useless. I only bought it two weeks ago at Best Buy, would I be able to return it for a new one? Would my warranty with VZ be good still? Basically I am wondering about my safety.
    I'm on the same boat, but I bought the Best Buy warranty - anyone know if this covers accidental bricking?
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    12-28-2009 05:02 PM
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    Quote Originally Posted by jrocketdroid View Post
    I'm on the same boat, but I bought the Best Buy warranty - anyone know if this covers accidental bricking?
    No warranty covers bricking....
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    12-28-2009 05:46 PM
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    Sorry guys but you guys lose out. If you brick it you own it
    Sometimes , It is what it is !
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    12-28-2009 06:01 PM
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    I would imagine if it was insured, that would cover it. Should be no different than dropping it in the toilette. No one INTENDS to brick their phone, no matter how it happens.
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    12-28-2009 06:02 PM
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    Quote Originally Posted by Erich_F View Post
    I would imagine if it was insured, that would cover it. Should be no different than dropping it in the toilette. No one INTENDS to brick their phone, no matter how it happens.
    Might need to read the fine print about anything on user modifications....
    A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone.

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    12-28-2009 06:21 PM
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    Quote Originally Posted by Erich_F View Post
    I would imagine if it was insured, that would cover it. Should be no different than dropping it in the toilette. No one INTENDS to brick their phone, no matter how it happens.
    I think the better way to look at this is. If you aren't willing to live with the consequences. don't mod your device
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    12-28-2009 06:27 PM
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    Wait a minute....there was another guy below my post. Did you delete his post?
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    12-28-2009 06:39 PM
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    Quote Originally Posted by Erich_F View Post
    Wait a minute....there was another guy below my post. Did you delete his post?
    Yes, It was deleted...
    A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone.

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    12-28-2009 06:52 PM
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    first of all if you root your phone that recks the warranty.as far as a return i dont think they will.the 2.1 update is not released for verizon yet.i wouldnt risk it
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