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Cleanly uninstall ubuntu from Nexus 7

rated 0 times [ 11] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 3326 / 3 Years ago, thu, june 10, 2021, 7:56:57

If I install Ubuntu on the Nexus 7 (following the instructions at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Nexus7/Installation), and later uninstall it, will the device be in the original state, or will there be traces left behind?

I'm especially concerned about the following:

Do I void the warranty? (In practice, not strictly legally. Can I bring the re-flashed device back to the store and pretend it's original?)

Can I re-lock the bootloader?

Are there 'fuses' or tamper detection switches that tell that there was once something else installed?

Do I loose features in Android if I once unlocked the bootloader or installed Ubuntu (like being able to play DRMed videos)?

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answered 3 Years ago fectlyole · Accepted Answer

Installing Ubuntu on Nexus7 does not require rooting the phone. It does require unlocking the boot loader which will void your warranty as stated on the device when you unlock it. You can re-lock it later, but unfortunately I don't know if there are any counters that that will be able to use to detect you've tampered with it.

EDIT: chris-wayne who is on my team at Canonical called Google and they stated on the phone that unlocking your bootloader, installing something, then reflashing back to stock and re-locking will NOT void your warranty. We unfortunately don't have this in writing, but it is encouraging to hear.