Is the warranty lost after unlocking the software? ?
I would say it depends who you ask. Certain modifications in general are of course not allowed. However any defects should be related to the changes (in our case software/sideloading), e.g. when your shocks are broken or you seats are torn by regular use, this should not endanger you warranty. There needs to be a connection between your changes and the defect. Worst case a lawyer might help (companies like to refer to their terms & conditions, however no terms & conditions can outrule laws...).
It might look different e.g.:
- Broken 360 cams (when you use Sentry...because Sentry means that cams are in use 24/7)
- Without Sideloading cams are only used very rarely
- General software issues / freezes
- I would not be surprised if some service partner would refuse the repair/check when sideloading is active with multiple apps running and settings changed
I had an insurance repair at BYD and removed all software beforehand, just to make sure they don't know about my sideloading. Removing the apps took 3 minutes and reinstall not more than 20 min when i got my car back.