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[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] everton2005:
Who did you contact to activate live services? I just tried the Liverperson link but got fobbed off and told to contact the 'system professionals' when the US opens for business their time :confused:
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] EclipseX:
if u see the screen of chevronWP7 say it unlock....when i close and try open say it unlock....I already try lock and unlock again...but can't install nothing
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Laurentius26:
You are using the wrong thread to report your bug.

This thread is about activating Windows Live services.

Maybe it's better to have a look in Chevron unlocker thread HERE

It has a instruction and video tutorial how to unlock your device. :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] jamieross:
just been told that i have to contact htc and not microsoft for the code now, so thats done it for me.... ragin

Jamie
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] lionhart1001987:
help ? im still here :/
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] inexorable:
Yay!!! Just got my activation code from MS french. Thanx for hard work of DFT Team.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] PelloG:
I did all the steps, my HD2 apeared as HD7...after that i entered the code. I get the known error though. If my problem does not get solved, WP7 is almost useless for me :-((

Edit: I tried this activation routine 2 times (with hardreset). Without success
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] JanGun:
I tried having code from MS Finland and they just asked my email, phone number and name. Just said that they will be in touch later. Nothing yet. I contacted them yesterday.

Then i tried live chat (US) and they told me to get to MS Finland.

Waiting...
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] jzack:
nicely done

all done!! thanks!!! everythings working brilliantly!!! :D:D:D

those who still wandering about the things that microsoft might ask (in my situation):

1. full name

2. phone number

3. email

4. phone model

so thats all.. then later they will tell ya to hold the call for a few mins (mine is around 3 mins).. then they'll give u the key.. ^.^

im from malaysia btw
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] JanGun:
So who's willing to get me that code :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Neo84:
I've now tried at least 10 times to get a key from the live chat and they always tell me to phone my local support or HTC :p
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Hamburg:
Here's the post I mentioned... You're reportedly allowed 3 activations with the key. But like I said, it will deactivate the previous device if you activate a new one.

http://pocketnow.com/windows-phone/windows-phone-7-cloud-security-cracked-but-theres-a-catch
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Hendricksen:
I just had contact with Microsoft Netherlands and five minutes later I had an activation code for WP7. It works well, thank you .....:)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] sdsbama:
I just told MS here in the states that i bought an HTC on craiglist and that when I tried to download apps it wanted an activation code and the rep asked if my phone had the 3 keys on the front and I said oh yeah it sure does the "search", "windows", and "back" key even though i know good and welll it has 5 hehehehe. I made sure i ran the edit to make the phone say HD7 in the settings first so they cant trace me. Working good now :-) I wont dare try to run xbox live though......
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] wii60own:
YAY i got my activation code in the UK i just rang 0844 800 2400 then option 2 and then option 7, i got straight through and the guy was very nice and generated a key for me :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Hassaan Shahid:
hi buddy .. i am from pakistan .. cant get activation code ... plz send me at hassan_shahid19@yahoo.com
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] homer.web:
Download Skype and call toll free US Help Desk...
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] brianb2:
i have activation key and i still cant downloadgames ...i am having issues unlocking my phone it keeps sayin connect my ohone to zune ..and it is but it still wont work ...can u plz make a video on how to implement the activation process even afte u repetedly get denied ...something like how to get around the chevronwp7 if u get denied...plz ...and can u add @jlivejerz to twitter plz to keep me up to date thanks
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Blame73:
Activated!!!

I called MS and told them I have an HTC HD2 and that I put WP7 on it but that I could not use the marketplace cause it asked me some kind of activation code, and some polite woman generated it for me! WOW

:D:D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] inexorable:
Seriously Oo! WTF?!!

For them who don't have enough storage, is that possible its the option in Zune who manages space on the phone which lock it?

Hope that help
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] xda2_haseeb:
Hey if anyone of you has still not been able to unlock, here is a perfect guide... I used it and unlocked my phone multiple times :D do check it out too: http://ow.ly/3FUv5
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] bucho96:
Windows Phone Developer Tools only works for Windows 7 or Vista? Is there a XP 32 bit version out there, cause I WONT CONVERT!!!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] xda2_haseeb:
there i a patched version for xp in this same thread somewhere :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] daraj:
how did you get the XML into the phone? I see the file but how to copy/paste it to the correct place>?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] inexorable:
Hey, i activated my HD2 with WP7 this night, but as many ppl, i got error code when i tried to installed games&apps from Market;

But After rebooted my HD2, i tried again (this time with HSDPA/3G) and it Worked!!! ;o

(When i was on the point to download programs to do reghack)

So maybe HD2 need a reboot after put activation code; dunno.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] bucho96:
Thanks bro. found it.

http://www.brucebarrera.com/how-to-install-windows-phone-7-developer-tools-on-windows-xp/
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] jetta20162:
I have the problem, that when i try to install *.xap that just the device emulator starts (device is selected in tom's xap installer)... Could someone help me plz?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] inexorable:
@daraj

you have a application called "XBMOD.Files.Deployer.." just cilc on it. Then check in your folder (as mentionned in the 1st page), after you long press on the file (to copy) and u clic on the 3points>paste.

@jetta20162

you have to select Windows Phone 7 Device
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] jetta20162:
i had 'device' selected... 'windows phone 7 device' was not in the list...
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] jetta20162:
maybe because i use CTP of VS2010
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] thebluecoat:
I just wanted to take the time to go back into the thread and find your reply to personally thank you for helping me out. I re-ran the setup connection procedure, checked about phone, and then it said HD7, and then I was able to install netflix!!! Thank you very much.

For the OP, i think the directions could be made a little bit more clearer about confirming you were on HD7 but looking at about phone, I just assumed "things would work" after i finished the procedure.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] meaxx88:
Hey, I have windows xp and the windows developers tools cannot be installed on xp if I'm right. Do I need to have a newer version in order to enter my activation code?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] genetorres:
so basically its doing the same process when flashing it to WM7?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] bryangopan:
Is there a problem if we run Xbox live ...i mean for real .
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] nutmegy:
Managed to get a code from MS UK!!!

just told them that HTC said to speak to them and within 2 mintues the gave me the code..

i just said it was an HD7 and gave them my Windows Live ID..

et voila!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] el_salvad:
Anyone other than me having problems with receiving MMS?

Would appreciate if someone knew how to fix it. :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Wizzman2332:
How exactly to get Activation code

Alright now how exactly am i supoused to get thet actication code where exactly do i need to call to get it i have installed everything else all i need now is that damned activation code pls help (ps checked in about phone and it says it's HTC Hd7 :D i theory it should let me download if i enter that code)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Hamburg:
Call 1800microso. In the interactive menu they'll give some suggestions for things to ask. Say technical support, then when they ask you to specify the product say Phone. You'll sit on hold for a bit (my wait was about 10 mins on sunday afternoon). Then when you get ahold of them, tell them something along the lines of...

I bought an HD7 online and its asking for an activation key when you go to log into the market place.

I had to factory reset and its asking for an activation key...

Work gave me a previously used WP7 that is requiring me to enter an activation key...

Or just tell them the truth! A bunch of people said they're loading it on their HD2 and still got a key.

I told them that I had to do a factory reset. They didnt even ask what model I had, just for the manufacturer.

It actually seems like a common issue, so theres no reason to worry... If you go to the Windows Phone support page, its the second help topic in the "Windows Phone 7 Solutions" section (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/howto/support.aspx)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] will3k14:
2nd day with WP7 the battery life is great. its lasted since i first installed it, havent plugged it in yet. This is on low usage, since i been at work.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Bones4:
I'm worried about calling for a key. How illegal is this? Is it even worth the risks to use the services unlocked by it? Can they trace the key and ban me from these services? Could I end up facing a lawsuit?

I've never done anything like this before. It'll take some convincing for me to pull the trigger on it.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] limhd:
hd2 wp7

i got an activation code placed it on the hd2 wp7 and i cant download any apps from the marketplace its says busy cant get info try again later

please help
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] hecatombercm:
microsoft

I called microsoft on windows activation today. Before they even knew what I was calling for they asked for my Full Name, Phone Number, and Email. These are standard questions based on how there customer support software works.

Standard intake procedure.

I do not believe it has anything to do with the key they generate.

I believe microsoft is concerned with the idea of some manufacture producing unauthorized phones, which seems to be in line with how they have handled us tinkering consumers in the past, we get left in the greyzone.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Jackuuuuu:
I just got mine from Microsoft Australia. Same deal, just name, phone number and email. That was it. They did NOT ask me what phone model or anything :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Bones4:
I have no data connection and have rebooted. I didn't find much at all when I searched the forum. Does anyone else have this problem?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] meaxx88:
Can you (somene else) please tell me how to install the windows developer tools on windows xp. Cannot get it to work.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] nkrink:
very easy, i did it and it worked fine, i emailed microsoft asking them a registration key and they gave me the registration without any problem.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] f84ya:
You must install as administrator
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] IzaacJ:
Now I've tried yet again, and they require my imei or serial...

is there anyone here that have the time to call for me, if so drop me a pm and I'll give you my details. It would be so freaking nice if the one who does.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] hyellow:
just give them the imei of your HD2. they won't look it up. They might want to pass in to HTC some time, but they'll still give you the activation key.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] adityakishoor:
i Did the whole process but when i open the market it says its not available for your country...!!!!!! any soln????? i live in INDIA.... if posible plz describe......

PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] homer.web:
Just read the forum, there is a hundreds post like this...
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] shadowfixeruk:
I just did this but think the options i choose were 2 & then 2. Spoke to someone who i guess was "offshore", they were really helpful - and even sent me my code in an email :)

Busy setting up all my "live services" now

SF
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] IzaacJ:
Is it really safe? I'm told by the company that handles my cards, phones, keys and whatever that I shouldn't share my imei as it could be a security issue. By using the imei you could easily lock a phone so it is totally useless with any operator "/
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] hyellow:
I thought, I'll try to get another activation code. This time I used the online chat service, and guess what? I got another one. All i did was setup a chat session. The asked me for mobile number, the same I gave a week ago, i this time gave him another Live ID, and just the brand of my phone, no models nada. Before you go and ask for this activation code, I requested this code to fix my friend's HD2.

Just go to ms website, to local support page and there you'll find a link to start a chat session. Tell them you have reset your phone, causing everything to be lost and now asking for a code to sign in with your Live ID.

I think if MS could read smoke signals (and assuming I can message with it too), they probably would even return a code back to me with smoke.

just try while you still can.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] IzaacJ:
Would there be any problems with a key from another country, for example, if I get a key from a friend in India and I use it in sweden. It should work without any problems, right?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] hyellow:
I think that the key is linked to a Live ID. So if your friend gave you a key, he must have given his Live ID in order to get this code. Unless you use the same Live ID as your friend does, I can see no problem at all. But then you would to have his password as well. I don't know if anybody has tried to use it with different Live ID's, but if it works then you are good to go.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] IzaacJ:
No, he gets it with my Live ID. So it should work?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Monty Burns:
Your more than welcome!

I know how frustrating this procedure is and I agree, although the instructions are all there, it can easily be missed.... if you look back over the thread, lots of us have!

Enjoy your phone, I am! :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Monty Burns:
I made up a complete BS Hotmail account, got the key and then signed in with my own live ID. The code they give you is not tied (on the device) to your IMEA OR LIVE ID... I believe they only record these for customer services reasons.

edit: I also gave them a crap, made up IMEA as well.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] nkrink:
microsoft email

it was very easy for me and it should be for you

I just emailed microsft to this mail mscssar@mssupport.microsoft.com and asked them for an activation code for my new HD7, they asked me my name and Mobile number, after that they gave me the activation code.

it was very easy and took not more than 1 day.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] bryangopan:
MS Codes

I have 6 activation keys . Please PM me in case you are interested

EDIT : I HAVE FEW MORE ALMOST 8 OF EM . PLEASE LET ME KNOW
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] fabxda:
Do you remember the link for the live chat support. I can't find it.

Also does anyone knows if windows phone 7 on HD2 (activated) will be able to receive the major update which have been annouced for the system?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] hyellow:
Warning!!!

Some people are so desperate for a code that they are willing to pay money for it. This is not really a big problem. Alltough the one(s) that are selling them, should be reconsidering it.

However, if you do buy a code, make sure it is a unique code. I'm just afraid that one single code will be sold again, and again, and will render it useless after a while.

Getting your own code is FREE.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] meaxx88:
When I open as administrator I get the following error: entrence prohibited (or something like that). Please I have xp, can someone tell me how to install the sdk. thx!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] nkrink:
i couldn't install it too on xp, it's mentioned that this is for windows vista and windows 7, so i install it on windows 7 and it was very easy.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Electronic Punk:
This only works if you are in the Middle East.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] am05:
+1 Would like to know this also, cannot find a link for chat support. I am unable to use the phone as I am disabled.

Or a UK email support link would be great :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] aadd:
I also live in Pakistan and I tried emailing Microsoft support just asking for the live activation key for my WP7 device.

After 4 hours I received this:

Then after further 3 hours, they sent me my product key.

That's it.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] JanGun:
Not true. I got the code.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] jonnyb:
Success From UK

Rang at lunchtime today.

Said i cant access the market keeps asking for a code.

He ask me phone type, mobile number, name, email address, how long i had the phone for. I replied it was a xmas present.

He asked me some random question about the quality of the call, etc etc.

Then read out the code for me and sent it to my email address.

So they are still giving the codes out. This was my third attempt folks so keep trying.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Rapa_:
just called MS today and they didn't have a idea of what i was asking..

called again.. the same person answered.. =[

maybe i'll try tomorroy...
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] pool7979:
hi, what number did u use when u tried to get the code from lebanon ms ?

real number from ur country / fake middle east number ? thanks
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] w3x:
Microsoft responds to hd2 wp7 handsets

http://www.winrumors.com/microsoft-responds-to-htc-hd2-windows-phone-7-roms/

Did anyone see this post. What does it mean? Will they be releasing an official rom update in the future. ?????? I think Microsft should go ahead and release since the awesome hd2 can work better than some wp8 handsets
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Pica_Man:
No, I don't think MS will ever release an official update for the HD2, they have said as much. However the tone of the official MS spokeperson's statement is interesting. "We 'encourage' people to use their windows phone as supplied". Those are hardly 'strong' words. They are just saying, "yeah, you shouldn't really be calling for activation codes, its a little bit naughty, oh.. alright then". They are clearly not too bothered by whats going down on da XDA.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] TheOnly1:
MS are surely not going to release an official WP7 port for the HD2, but it's likely they will close an eye and a half on users who flash unoffial ports :rolleyes:

The simple fact that a week after the WP7 port for the HD2 they are still giving out codes to everybody suggests they don't really have a problem with this. One short internal letter to Customer Support would be enough to shut down everything regarding activation codes. We all know this is not the case.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] pack21:
I also agree, MS will close a little the eyes and will allowed us using LIVE services, without trouble to people .

..... summarizing in simple words ..... what does Microsoft have to lose? Rather the benefits for her when we use WP7s are enormous, for marketing factor.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Manteuffel:
And why should they? They want to increase WP7 market share, they want us to buy WP7 Apps. And it's not that HD2-Users don't spend money on the latter. Otherwise they probably wouldn't have bought an HD2 :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] w3x:
HD2 update

This would be great for windows phone 7 if microsoft released an official rom. I can only hope that when we get the slew of udates we can update through official lines instead of having to reflash after every update.

I was thinking of getting a HD7, now i have read microsoft are letting these codes go, i will keep my HD2.

Do you guys think we will be able to just update, or re flash (your thoughts).

One quick question, am i ok to just install new sd card or do i need to flash that as well. I am getting Sandisk 16gb class 6

thanks

W3X
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] timmymarsh:
strangely enough, you have hit the nail on the head here.

I got my activation key yesterday, brilliant. Didnt have to tell them anything apart from that i had an HTC phone, didnt ask for anything else apart from my phone number, which i gave, they gave me the key over the phone.

Now of course we shouldnt really be running wp7 on our hd2's, but they know it was only a matter of time before it was cracked and this is there way of controlling this as only the hd2 can "unoffically" run wp7.

Now since activating my hd2, touchexplorer etc no longer works (revoke message) and of course this means that the device is now locked (yes i understand why). It cannot be unlocked again, believe me i have tried everything.

Now im not really bothered about this and ill tell you why:

My hd2 runs wp7 perfectly (well almost). It hasnt cost MS anything to give me a key. They can easily now lock the phone out via Zune etc, they have already dsaid the update will block unlockers but who knows, perhaps they have deployed this already via zune?

So, it hasnt cost MS anything and i can now buy apps from market place and purcahse music etc from zune, whos the winner here.............both parties!!!

............until an update is realeased we can enjoy, so make the most of it.

CHow.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mobilewin:
Regarding "If wifi isn't working on the HD2, remove the sd card and try another (some sd cards F*** up the wifi)." My US TMobile HD2 was using a 16GB SanDisk microSD card that kept crashing the OS; I bought a 8 GB PNY microSD from Best Buy and reset the phone (to cause it to format the new microSD). It hasn't crashed since!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Blacked Out:
Is there anyone who can give me a definitive answer on how to get this on a UK HD2. Phone numbers, emails, just PM me.