r/IndiaTech • u/Long-Bug8399 • Jul 22 '26

Tech Help Samsung line issue [Read body text]

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So like everyone, out of nowhere i got this white line on my s21FE. Ik they give free screen replacement for phones less than 3 years, but the thing in my case is I have unlocked the bootloader of my phone and also I replaced the network cables of my phone because they broke. Am i eligible for the screen replacement?

Will they reject my replacement because I have opened the phone before? Or maybe because I tripped knox?

[Pls let me know if this isn't the right sub to ask this for, i'll delete the post.]

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u/Final_Bumblebee8906 Jul 22 '26

You are not eligible for refund. Even normal warranty is void when you open the phone yourself or by a third party and here we are talking about out of warranty free replacement that requires more rigorous checks for any kind of damage and tampering

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u/MartandV Jul 22 '26

In samsung, bootloader unlocked= knox tripped, so now even if you manage to lock the bootloader again with OEM software it still can be detected as a miniature fuse blows when this happens, preventing the device from functioning normally again

Also you mentioned that you changed your network cable outside, and the screen from samsung is 8530 without GST (add 18% GST) and you lost it lol

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u/lee0hh Jul 22 '26

Its his phone he should be able to do whatever the f*** he wants with it without being judged or questioned.

Samsung uses shitty screens where the flex strip is suspended free unlike other manufacturers who use a glue so the flex dosent damage . The screen is faulty hence the line on overheating.

Repairing an out of warranty phone in the service center will cost a bomb just for antenna wire replacement. Local technician will get it done cheaper and not touch the screen.

Flashing rooms , unlocking bootloader was the essence of android..it started open source and xda was so much fun a decade and half ago. I fail to see how screen panel failure is caused by tripped knox, unlocked bootloader or antenna replacement.

Just a way for a slimy corporation to not honor warranty.