“ Originally Posted by livinlifes2shor 
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dont forget if that fails as well you can flash from the memory card. However I have tep adn if I take my phone into the service center (at least here) they just think I downloaded some programs on my phone, never had a problem getting a flashed phone replaced.
most techs dont know the difference on high end devices if you told them, but it is always recommended that you flash back to stock and relock because if someone wanted to be a dick they could but that you voided warranty on your notes and you will never be able to make a claim ofr that device again sicne warrenty is now voided....