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[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] win98:
hello,

i flashed WP7 on my HD2. Everything works fine, but i can't get it unlocked.

I successfully installed the .cert by emailing me. then i synced with zune an run ChevronWP7.exe on Windows 7 x64. I also tried as administrator.

i receive every time the error "sorry i'm having trouble communicating with the phone".

i checked the registry, an i dont have a windowsPhone folder in the named path above. so i created this an the subfolder with the right entry an still not working.

can someone help me?
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] kainy:
I've succeeded at last ... My laptop was with older version of Zune Software, I've uninstalled everything that I needed for unlocking the device, then I've pluged the phone in to the laptop the Zune Software, launched the ChevronWP7 unlocker aaaannnddd error :D and than I realised that I've been running skype and that could be the problem, then turned it off ... and everything was fine :), unlocked once again :D
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] win98:
which version is urs?

i got the 04.07.1404.01

i got no messenger open, nothing but zune. i got no pin. if i open the exe, i can check the 2 boxen and get the "uh, oh" error when i press unlock.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] Domesun:
unlocking still not possible

Dear all,

it´s still not possible to unlock my omnia 7 and slowly, my patience is at the end. I do not know what came over me that I bought this phone. I'm annoyed by this phone and see my friends with phones which are working great because they have no windows phone. It ****s me that it is not possible to install a basic function like a simple ringtone. Am I right?

Sorry, but this is simply an insult. I was always Windows fan but I am very disappointed. So it would have to buy Android.

It seems to be released an update mid-march... but who would belive?

Sorry for this post, but I´m angry about the whole story.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] saldawop:
Deleted!!!
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] kainy:
I'm with v4.7.1404.0 on the not updated laptop, and the same on the both PCs where I've updated the software manually. I've read on WPCentral that the versions of the software remain the same but some files got updated... something to do with software backup possibly for the update for WP7.

PS- I'm with Omnia 7 and I've unlocked it, and my phone is ringing with "Metallica - No Remorse" :cool: I like the reactions in the subway when someone is calling me :P

But for the unlocking ... I've uninstalled everything then installed it again ... and it worked fine after 4 days of struggling :p
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] siksahpuniks:
This might help.....")

okay, as i was being frustrated with the chevron unlocker not communicating with the phone, i started poking around and noticed that as we install the certificate it registers in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc....hosts file. I deleted all the certificate developerservices.windowsphone.com. after doing this, i was able to unlock the phone again. the live services issue hasnt been resolved yet. Working.....

I thought this might help those who cant get the unlocker to work. it seems it tries to connect with different ip's when this happens it creates a conflict in communicating? Anywat, i deleted them all, and tried unlocking again with success! hope this helps ")
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] Magnusri:
Registration

Is there any fix for the registration yet, or do we still have to call MS? :)

Thank you
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] mchabr:
I had also massive problems after a while unlocking with chevron. Today I got it working again.

Besides the step by step instructions, I realized that I had updated the Zune Software. After I Installed also the January update and the fix for the Dev Tools it started to work again...

All my data connections where switched on, and I got a new entry in the hosts file, with the local IP address of the Phone, as well as the public IP.

I indeed killed some connections in TCP View, but I am not sure if this was relevant in my case or not.

cheers

Martin
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] Osir1s:
Hey guys,

Just wondering, if you do unlock the phone, can it be restored to normal/locked easy enough?

Thanks
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] lcizzle:
These are the only steps that can reproduce an unlock for me everytime.

1. Reset the phone

DO NOT SIGN IN WITH A WINDOWS LIVE ACCOUNT!

2. Setup WIFI

3. Email yourself the cert

4. Sync with Zune

5. Unlock with Chevron

If I sign in with my live account on the phone I can no longer get it to unlock after it's been relocked.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] Smileyeye:
Hi Martin

i have also trouble with reunlocking my phone

what exactly did u do to reunlock ur phone?

i dont wanna reset my phone-.-

thank you

Marcus
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] Elwin23:
fr m2 with wp7, the trick was to use an older version of Zune from his laptop, instead of mine
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] lucasryan:
double post sorry
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] mannyc2020:
i'm not that good with computers can anyone dumb it down for me step by step not sure how to get to host or any of that
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] Vintage144:
You'd probably be doing yourself a favor by turning this WP7 Smartphone in to the carrier and getting a "dumb phone"
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] mpaynejr:
Can anyone else confirm this? I've already done at least one reset, but had not yet tried not loading my Live account. If anyone else can confirm this I would appreciate it. Thank you.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] thekiller99:
Hi i followed all the instructions on unlocking my HTC HD7 but when i got to the steps where i have to open ChevronWP7.exe i get this error :

Sorry, I'm having trouble communicating with the phone.

-Please make sure it's connected using USB

-Please start the Zune application

I tried all of them and even intalled vm_web and failed to unlock

Its 21 Feb and i only just realised today i could unlock it but i heard chevron pulled the plugs could this be the problem? Any solution?
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] tarekhaig:
helllo can u please help ? am having trouble running chevronwp7.exe , i've done the above send an email and installed once i plug in it says it's synced and zune is opened when i run the application of chervronwp7.exe it says it's having trouble communicating with the phone check if phone is connected via usb and zune is opened but all are opened what's the solution ? thx
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] siksahpuniks:
Marcus, I kept reading all of the posts checking things out but the one about the hosts file was what did it for me. Before doing anything, I went to that file deleted the developerservices.windowsphone.com info at the bottom then saved it, made sure I had an internet connection, opened Zune. With the chevron cert applied to the phone, opened the Chevronwp7.exe program and unlocked it. if you connect without a connection then establish an internet connection the cert isn't reading in the file correctly? I am not sure but every time i clear the info before I connect, it allows me to unlock. Then down side is it re locks every time you disconnect then connect to Zune.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] cerato:
I think that this thread had long ago become useless. All the same posts, with all the same problems, with all the same answers, and so on, without a proper solution.

It is OBVIOUS that CH7 is not working properly, so I kindly suggest that moderators p close the thread until anything workable comes around. There's absolutely no use of this thread to balloon anymore.

And here I am stating that Chevy atm is causing more problems than doing good to your phones.

Thanks
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] sfvancouver:
Hi guys,

New member - question unrelated to installing.

I can read and I know how to follow instructions - so given that doing both will lead to an unlock what should we expect with upcoming WP7 update?

I haven't gotten a phone yet - but it's between an Optimus 7 and Samsung Focus.

- I want the Focus but need LG's

voice-to-text app

. With this tool I'd be much more productive and creative at school and at work.

- I have few ideas for apps I intend to put out! I'll be working on the business end, and someone else on the technical aspect. Samsung Focus is the better phone to test them on.

I'd expect all the apps to be available after a short exclusivity - but how long. And definite yes - I would pay LG for this otherwise.

Lastly, how can one get a developer-unlocked device (apply to Microsoft, App hub, etc)?

Thanks in advance!
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] jahzwolf:
still works on my focus thanks to this guy

THIS works!!! had the same issues and commented out the line in the hosts file and rebooted and it unlocked just fine..
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] kms108:
i had similar problem, I had a mozart 7 a while back, but because of many problem, i got rid of it and got a i9000 android, but didnt like it and i'm back to the mozart, i like the design and fast os.

anyway, all programs works without any problem, i deleted all the program related to unlocking the phone and inserting ringtone at that time, because i no longer have the phone, and have reinstalled it a few days ago, but couldnt get anything to work, so i just reinstalled the whole windows 7 os, and all the phone tools, now everything is working first time.

maybe the a conflict between different programs.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] itsraining2008:
did wp7 update lock back our Chevron unlocked?

Today I found update for WP7 in Zune.. I'm still confuse for update or not :D afraid my pretty WP7 device lock back again :P

anyway thank for reply, Cheer WP7 :P
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] africano:
the same with my Mozart phone

try evey thing but noway to unlocked
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] kms108:
don't update, sometime my phone freezes, and you need to remove the battery reset it, and also my phone lags a bit, and about locking up your phone, read through the forum, you'll get you answers.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] widersturbo:
Why does it not let me run the chevron7.exe ?

I downloaded everything and sent the file to the phone, opened it and installed everything successfully.

Then I connected my phone to the PC and tried to open the .exe and it says:

"Unable to find a version of the runtime to run this application"

WHat did I do wrong or what am I doing wrong?
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] drnothing:
Last time in can do this. Today, can't not! Plz, tell me why! Thanks! :confused:

Sorry, i'm having trouble communicating with the phone,

-Please make sure it's connected using USB

-Please start the Zune application

NOW, Connect ZUNE, it's automatic SYNC and relock??? :eek:
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] furrything:
It appears to be a new Zune patch...

I'm also having this problem.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] drnothing:
RESET FACTORY your phone and unlock again :( ! I DID IT OK!!!!:o
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] :
Ok I've read all the guides, followed all the steps and suggestions word for word and I still cannot get my Mozart to unlock using Windows 7 (x64) Professional or Ultimate... it just will not work.

I've also made sure there is nothing running on port 443 using:

netstat -aon
tskill [PID]

My hosts file reads:

10.1.0.75 developerservices.windowsphone.com

which matches my work PC's local (static) IP ( I have also tried 127.0.0.1 ).

Zune is the latest version and also x64 as the x86 refuses to install on Windows 7 x64.

I am now using the WPConnect method I get to the last part, click unlock watch the progressbar in ChevronWP7 for a couple of seconds then "Uh Oh!"

Note: The only time I've managed to unlock it was with my girlfriends Windows 7 (x86) Home Premium laptop but that was awhile ago and we no longer have that laptop or x86 Windows.

Can someone suggest anything that I haven't already tried from following the guides what will make it unlock with x64 windows 7 and zune :confused:

Thanks
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] africano:
have the same case and do all above steps and N O W A Y

my Mozart still unlocked
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] jgcaap:
can i insert my pin protection back after unlocking? Thanks
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] louroc2008:
Ill send you cert email me louroc2009

louroc2009@gmail.com:):)
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] asadji:
Hi everyone

:(Everything was working perfect... till i re-locked my HD 7, and now i just cant seem to unlock it.... I have re-installed windows 7, re- installed the developers kit, re-installed Zune (after updates). I think the problem is Zune update however, is there a way to address this problem? i cant even run any applications at the moment since i am based in Pakistan and Microsoft just doesnt allow me an account on the market place?

Please Help.... desperate for it:)

Thanks
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] jeezluis:
blastt!!

Well chevron ain't workin for me either, and yeah, even tho I'm not sure why, I'd blame the zune update since that's the only thing that I remember changing since the last time I synchronized my phone. I do not have the wp7 update so that can't be it. hope someone will get around this, or I guess we'll have to wait for the release of schapman's windows phone device manager, and that's only to come out after the "noDo" update from m$.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] :
hi guys, i need your help :o

this path do not exist in my registry: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsPhone

and now??

if i click on the chevronwp7.exe it says to me, that i have to start zune and plug my phone to my computer.. but i started zune and my mozart is already connected to the pc..

:confused::eek:

is my firmware to new??

thanks
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] :
All you need to do is add the key to your registry... I've attached DeviceReg.zip to this post, download & unzip it to your desktop and open DeviceReg.reg, it will ask you to confirm adding information to your registry, say yes and the key will be inserted. For safety just do a restart of the computer after the key is added to your registry.

For reference DeviceReg.reg contains:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsPhone\ProxyPorts]
"DeviceReg"=dword:000069C5

Once your computer has restarted launch Zune, plug in your phone, make sure you have a Full Sync relationship NOT Guest and then run ChevronWP7.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] itje:
this worked for me, thx :-)

For those with the problems

go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc

In the etc folder you find a file called hosts

Open it with superedi (included in zip file attached to this post)

remove the lines mentioning developerservices.windowsphone.com

then you need to save a copy to in.ex your desktop (because of writeprotection on the file)

Then you need to locate the copy you made on your desktop, and replace the one in the ETC folder.

good luck

cheers
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] lesscro:
remove dev.crosfoft.blabla in host...

add registry tweaks...

same issue always locked...

but at this point i have relock my phone using chevron because i can't install other xap... problem with usb, etc...

then i have relock to unlock prperly... damn ! that's a VERY bad idea... all xap revocked... Chevron won't unlock Omnia 7... my wife want kill me...

Does Anybody have correct and clean option to unlock phone ?
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] o0MattE0o:
I cant unlock my phone no more :mad:

any one fount a work around yet I have tried all the above but ChevronWP7.exe just cant communicate with my phone :(
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] lesscro:
same here...
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] Alphamale156:
Likewise, but I found this to be the case after the mini-update.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] wolfxj:
Many Thanks,

I could download both the .cer and .exe files. Hope to unlock using instructions!!

Cheers!

wolfxj
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] ameel:
Does this work with the wp7 update?
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] Alphamale156:
It works, if you restore.

I believe it doesn't if you don't restore, but don't quote me on that one. I remember trying but it didn't work. Not sure if it was an app issue or a locking issue. I ended up restoring anyways.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] TomaHawk93:
Is it normal that my device unlocks, but while installing sth. it says that my device is not unlocked? I can still use my homebrew apps, but not add new
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] ananzeh:
it works for me on omnia7

they only problem was i have to run notepad as Administrator and i hashed the tow line that got developerservices.windowsphone.com

thank u siksahpuniks for the info
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] MOster:
This wasn't working for me. It has something to do with the newer version of Zune, so I found an older copy of the Zune installer. Download the file from here, uninstall the current version, disconnect from the internet, and run this installer.

Note: The link is for the 64-bit version. If you're running a 32-bit version of Windows just Google ZuneSetupPkg-x86.exe and you'll find it eventually.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] itje:
I have the latest zune, and I did the pre-nodo update, and it still worked for me :-)
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] gerazzo:
Worked here..... not at the first try but after a couple of tries it did the work!
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] kms108:
The unlocking works for me, whether its 32bit or 64bit, the only problem is the phone locks up everytime my phone connects to Zune, this isn't a problem, I just run the unlocker, and everything works again.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] xfalcon:
Since fews days i was unable to use Chevron.

Now again, It's works for me on a Omnia 7 phone.

You don't need to reset your phone or reinstall ZUNE.

For those with the problem of using Chevron after update :

1/ delete the two line on the "hosts" file as mentioned before.

2/install chevron cert on our phone again.

3/install the reg file that you can find on the file posted by SALDAWOP:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=857127&page=82

4/run Chevron, and it will function again.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] Ahlaaawy:
please help

hey bro.

please i have baought an used Trophy 7 and it was unlocked , at March 6th i wake up found my mobile is locked .

i made an update while i am trying to fix that up and now the OS. Version is 7.0.7008.0

please is it possible to unlock it

i have tried the Chevron wp7 unlocker way but after i have installed the .CER on my phone when i start the Chevron.exe it gives me that error :

Sorry , i'm having trouble communicating with the phone .

- please make sure it's connectes using USB

- Please start the sune application

WHILE both done

please help
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] kms108:
Have you checked Zune, if you are a guest or a full user.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] Ahlaaawy:
KMS , i donnu know how to be guest or full user :(
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] Keefo:
having the same problems here...

I had my phone unlocked, but was having trubbles using the XAP installer, so thought it might have locked again, but decided to relock, then unlock...

but now i cant even get it to unlock!! ARGH driving me nuts...

Dev Kit installed, Cert installed, when try to use Chevron i get

Sorry , i'm having trouble communicating with the phone .

- please make sure it's connectes using USB

- Please start the sune application

i am a full user in Zune... using version 4.7.1404.0 64Bit

anoying as it worked flawlessly the first time...

I have a Mozart, and no pre-nodo update or anthing.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] Keefo:
the one you linked to just installed Version 4.7.1404.0 for me... which is the version i had installed anyway.... isnt that the latest?...

Also, reinstalled all Dev kit etc just incase.... tried the host file edit.... still nothing.... really anoying the hell out of my concidering i have done this before and it worked first time no problems...
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] Ddriver:
So after we "HTC Mozart-Users" have installed the new NODO update,

we can only hope that as soon as possible a way is found to unlock it like "Chevron".
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] sfvancouver:
Yes I hope so.

Negotiating for a Samsung Focus right now and it'd be unfortunate if I couldn't use LG's voice-to-text app that I find incredibly useful.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] pinoypayter:
How do I unlock my phone with my windows xp computer?
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] crmxxx:
Got my Omnia 7 unlocked like 2 weeks ago, installed WPDM and it was all fine up to last week's Monday when my phone started doing stupid things; not letting me open any webpages, quit apps that are using the internet, etc.

So I decided to do a hard reset and unlock again.

Ever since then I'm getting the "Plugin your phone/start zune" error. I did all you guys suggested like editing the hosts file, nothing. Running v7004 on my phone.

I guess this is the end to Chevron?
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] Keefo:
+1.....

Im thinking something is not rite.... like Microsoft have started to roll out fixes etc...

As my phone will no longer unlock even though i have done it recently, i just cant get it to do it again....

Driving my bat **** crazy..., spent all day yesterday trying all kinds of things to get it to work, but no joy...

Might try some things today, but i dont expect it to work till a new hack is found really... which i also dont think will happen for a loooooong time now...
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] Fabio86:
Why in the first page I can't download the ChevronWP7Cer.zip????I'm logged in.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] brainstorm123:
Well a few more days and we will have to bid adieu to Chevron :( Hope WPDM works though
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] Keefo:
WPDM wont work unless your phones unlocked though will it?

So if the Nodo update locks along with Zune locking, i guess it wont work lol

We need a new Guru to help unlock and keep our sexy windows phones unlocked!
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] Ahlaaawy:
HTC Trophy7

hey guyz

please i still have my devide locked and i donnu what to do .

i have almost made all troubleshooting u have mentioned

- i have istalled the Reg on my PC ( and i f u mean to do it on my handset plz tell me how )

- the chevron.cer installed on the device too

- but the eroor still exist

the chevron.exe can't communicat my device while it's on setting window and zune is active

please help me

plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] PanNet:
We need a new solution. Chevron dowsn't work with NoDo ROM.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] Keefo:
Doesnt even work with my Mozart without even the Pre-nodo...

yet it worked perfectly fine the last time i did it, but re-locked, and now cant unlock...
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] wslee:
Would it be possible that updated new version of Zune was the culprit ? You might want to try to do it with the older version of Zune. Just a suggestion, mine is doing well.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] lolibun:
Wow, this actually worked, had skype running and when I turned it off the unlocker was able to find my phone oO
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] nofear365:
I was in the same situation as you, tried everything. Gave up and reflashed my phone with a different WP7 image. I'm currently using XBMOD's version, works GREAT! I can sideload my apps now without any issues. I also got a key from MS so I can access Marketplace. Works great as well.