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[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Schumi_wk:
Needed an activation code and looked here for the chat, but it seems like microsoft changed a lot so looked up a bit and found this page for chat activation:

https://support.live.com/default.aspx?productKey=oepwp7cf&locale=en-ww&brand=oepwp7&brandtry=1

login with the mail adress you made for the marketplace and ask for an activation code.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Whatdoyaknow:
Once you have your code, see How to quickly side load your Live Activation Code applying an .xap

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1862737

Looks to take a while to setup as I put in a lot of detail, but in reality it just takes a couple of minutes
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mooryside:
Just activated my hd2 via live chat with Microsoft. Works perfect. Like the few posts above state its easier than the OP original instructions. took 2 mins total to get the activation code. They asked for my phone model , carrier and imei number. I told them hd2, tmobile and my imei from my phone, and that's it, super simple. hope this helps someone.

running pdaimatejam rom wp7.5 v8.4...............I'm going to install version now 8.7 now though.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mx900:
Sorry if it is a dumb question. What is the use of all the steps in post 1 (chevron etc). I installed pdaimatejam's rom, signin with email, used activation code and never had any problem using all live services, sync with zune. So why all this ?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] dxdy:
forget Chevron... no need anymore for Chevron... ROM's for HD2 is already full unlocked and that is 1000% better than simple Chevron unlock... first post in this topic is written 2 years ago when only we have Chevron unlock....

all what need is described including Live activation here: WP7 ROM Install Tutorial v2.2 (i made it for Pdaimatejam ROM but also this is good for all others ROM because all is same)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mx900:
yes dxdy, before making account on xda, i read your tutorial and then installed pdaimatejam's rom. It was very easy and hardly took half hour from winmo 6.5 scratch to wp7. Brought a new life to my old legend hd2. Long live all devs, who helped this community so much.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] melvsmeister:
So you even told them you are using HD2 then give IMEI and still they gave you activation code?

***EDIT: I tried Chat support and they gave me activation code even I told them my unit real IMEI and model.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] omidz:
Some help please

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[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ceesheim:
yes there is NO Need for this any more , this is a really old thread , writen in the time where there was no other way to unlock your phone and get accsess to market.

the only Thing that you can still use in this thread is how to get an key from Microsoft all other you don't Need anymore :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Maverick1965:
Used the Russian helpdesk and had key through in 24hrs, told them was for an HD7.

Great thread though and helped a lot...

Thanks
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] hassam_tariq2003:
Read my signature

PEOPLE...!!!

Save Yourself time and READ MY SIGNATURE...!!!!! :cowboy:
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Ryval1:
Thanks.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] jdw97702:
Sooo anyone stuck on the chevron part of this thing i just managed to get past it. Download the zune software onto your pc worked wonders for it. Im on windows 7 64
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] tablefullofgiggles:
gahh..

okay, so I have got the auth key from microsoft. I have unlocked, I am set up on zune as not a guest... but when I try to install an xad it says that I am not connected. I have my screen on, zune up, and am unlocked.. what do i do?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] G-ThGraf:
Does not works for me :/
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] hoss_n2:
iam on egypt and i have no wp7 service yet can any one get my a code please and iam ready to donate 10$
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] JoeyLe:
Is Live down? I tried to activate my key but the marktplace just says 'Service unavailable right now. Check back in a little while.'

A friend with a HTC Tropy 7 doesn't have this problem so, are we already catched? :(
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mynamesteve:
Srsly guys this ain't going to end well...

Sent from my HTC HD2
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] thesecondsfade:
Agreed. I'm interested to see how MS is going to respond. I imagine the PVK security was put in place to prevent this exact thing from happening... which, in turn, forces users to buy new WP7 devices. The more devices that sell, the more popular the platform appears to the public, which in turn, means more people are more likely to buy a WP7 device, etc.

It's up to Microsoft to decide which is more important... WP7 device sales or Marketplace sales. Really, though, more Marketplace sales help developers, which inspire more developers to get involved. That's an important piece of the puzzle too. Who knows?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] chrisliphart:
Calm down, folks...

Guys, when I called in, I just said I got a Windows Phone 7 phone. Never specified the device itself, gave a serial number, or anything. After being rejected and told to call the carrier, I called back and said the carrier and manufacturer referred me back to them, again, without telling them which device. Yeah, I gave them my name, number, and email address, but nothing else. I would be very surprised if they "came after me". They might cut off those codes that were given today, but that would hurt legit customers, so I doubt they'll even do that. Considering the "unofficial" support they've given to Kinect hackers, I don't see them coming after us at all. Besides, how many people are A) still rockin' an HD2 and B) actually going to jump through all of these hoops? I'd say the majority of HD2 folks are either not technical enough to do it, or will stick with Android. They'll have a few thousand people contributing to their money pot who didn't actually buy Windows Phone 7 devices. Big deal considering all of these HD2s were already Windows Mobile devices, so they got their cut. Anyway, that's my 2 cents. :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] iMarbles:
i just finished calling back.

they want to charge me $35.00 for any WP7 support.

i'm guessing they caught on.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] asadali:
same here cant dowload from market.... any help
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ceesheim:
change the location under settings to US
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] thesecondsfade:
You are very possibly correct.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] chrisliphart:
Make sure you've done the registry hack so Marketplace reads your phone as an HD7. It's simply not able to install to an unrecognized device. It's not blocking you otherwise. :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] asadali:
'Service unavailable right now. Check back in a little while.

gettin this error
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] thesecondsfade:
Most everyone in this forum would gladly pay $35 for a license to use WP7.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] orangekid:
I can't unlock my phone to do the HD7 hack till later (not on vista till much later tonight)

can I go ahead and call MS for the code now though? or does my phone actually need to read as an HD7 before I try to get the code?

do they look at anything on your phone or just ask you for your name, etc...?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] hoss_n2:
again if any one could give me a code i will be donting please help
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Cyber_in:
need help..........

ai.... guys i am new to this stuf pls can some one say the step to install and to activate wp7 in my hd2 :D

like where to download the rom what and all i should to from the begining and to the end pls pls pls:confused: :confused:

and thanks in advance guys:)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] JC_Agga:
Hey i did the same thing, i got the activation code, but after i activate, i thought the zune problem is gonna fix the problem on my hd2. does your zune works?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] notlesss:
Pocketnow:

"Now, a couple of things are going on here that should convince you to never, ever try this (if Microsoft doesn't catch on like ten minutes ago and shut this thing down): first of all, you're possibly committing multiple crimes by procuring and using these PVK's, and if that doesn't bother you, then perhaps you'll be dissuaded by the fact that Microsoft can tie these keys to individual handsets (not to mention the personal info you gave up to get the rare 25-character code). In other words, not only do we not condone this sort of activity, we're actively suggesting that you stay far away from such serious fraud."

i don't know.. but this sounds a bit scary..

i'll wait :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ceesheim:
you can get your code first and activate, later when you applied the hack you can get access to markedplace
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] orangekid:
cool, thanks.

do you have to give them the number connected to your HD2 or could I just give them my home number or something?

i.e. is the PVK actually tied into my cell number?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] b1ackplague:
What are the advantages?

I was just wondering what the advantages would be of having the live services working?

I just want youtube and facebook and twitter; a few free-version games would be nice like that tetris one also.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ceesheim:
you need it to get free app's to :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] b1ackplague:
But can't i just download the youtube and facebook xap files and sideload them on?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] maxld:
Yes you can, and since in Poland MS won't give me a key, I will do just that.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] chrisliphart:
Yup. Make sure Zune is running and connected, and that your screen is unlocked when trying to run Chevron or Tom XAP. I felt kinda dumb when I realized that. lol
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] queefinout:
is there a fix for the cant get this info right now. check back in a little while??????
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mynamesteve:
6.5 was a taboo its clear microsft wanted a fresh start this isnt open source you guys are messing with. you may as well wack IOS on the beast at least we would have a full house then lol

PS probably say goodbye to your gamer score

Sent from my HTC HD2
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] orangekid:
I can't even find the number to call
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Stephen:
If you can get the facebook app and youtube would you mind sharing a link?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] papajohn:
...deleted...
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] nimms:
Yeah, just like they are coming after Pirates of Windows 7 and Office 2010???

I think MS is not losing anything compared to those softwares.

More WP7 handsets, more marketplace activity, more publicity(you'll show it to your frnds/family).

If they don't allow market place, 3rd party app stores will flare up and then MS is goint to suffer. So they better leave us alone.

We are the ones with HD2 who are cheated actually.. some carriers promised WP7 on HD2 and showed us a finger later.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] hoss_n2:
a pvk please i 'll be donating if iam in another region i would have done tjis please help and i will be donating
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] TheATHEiST:
@ OP

Dude, the link at top of you post links back to this topic you tool :P
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ceesheim:
thanks for telling .

its fixed :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] matejdro:
Pirates don't give microsoft their phone number and email address when they download it.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ceesheim:
edit : I think you mean Fool and not Tool :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] victorbd:
they wont give us codes anymore... we wont get codes... is there som1 kind enough to share there codes??? :S
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] agentaaron:
I called and got my activation code...took 3 painless minutes. The guy asked me why I needed it and this is what I told him:

I told him that I had to do a hard reset on the device at T-Mobiles request to troubleshoot a service related issue and cannot find the original box and that T-Mobile had given me this number to call.

I have not even installed wp7 yet (scanning craigslist for a 2nd HD2 to put it on) but I wanted to get my code before they lock it all down and start requiring a S/N or something
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] cx1:
MS asked me to send an email to support@microsoft.com.

Would not give me a key.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] b1ackplague:
Another Confirmation

Just got off the phone with Microsoft and my activation code worked :-)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Giganten79:
Hi!

Could you please share your key? Pretty please my friend!

Br!

Giganten79:)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] HC4Life:
Only two questions:

I don't get an activation code yet, but the code is necessary to have access to live services, like market, email account, facebook, etc, right?

So how i have access to those without activation code? :confused:
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ceesheim:
email will always work.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] topoxy:
I called Microsoft and they told me that i have to give some proof that I have this device, eg an bill. If someone have a bill from the HD7 please scan and send to topoxy@gmail.com
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] kundanjuit:
Guys you need to understand that you can activate the device using the activation code but you cannot download and instal apps without the registry changes in the first post.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] HC4Life:
I see now. I can access market, but i can't install anything cause is requiring an activation code. :o
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] TeDeV:
Can someone please enlight me on something?

If i install WP7, and create a live id and call for activation, and if i get one.

What will happen if i install winmo back, and then at some point i want to install WP7 back again. Am i going to need a new activation again?

And the next question. Will it destroy my SD card? (meaning that i won't be able to use it again on my winmo?)

(Anyone knows the number for Greece?)

thanks
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] agentaaron:
I took this quote off Microsoft's support website where I got the number to call them.

"Important You should keep your new activation code in a safe place. If you ever need to reset this phone back to factory settings, you’ll see the Activation Required screen again and can reuse your new activation code. You should never share your code with someone else – doing so may prevent your new code from working."

Here is the link:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2431699
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mosbarzi:
I'm just giving you this as a warning, I got the activation code about one hour ago by calling MS customer support in US, after I activated with the code I could login with my Live ID but then I realized that the softwares I installed using XAP like HTC HUB, YouTube, Flashlight, ... were not working anymore and it gave me an error like this app has been provoked by MS please uninstall it, so don't bother getting the activation code.

You won't be able to download app from market place after activation and I personally think that they're marking us out by giving out the activation code so easilly over the phone!

EDIT : First I had to change the name of the device from LEO70 to HD7 and then activate wp7 by the code, sooooo it was my mistake and now everything just works fine including the marketplace but I had to uninstall and reinstall the provoked apps.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] TeDeV:
ok thank you. do you know if there is a limit to that? like you can only use the pass for like 3-4 times? i don't believe so, since it would be stupid, but you never know.

One more question, i know that WP7 formats the SD in a special way, that other devices cannot read it after. Am i going to be able to use the same sd with my WinMo after that?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] TheSquareRootOf:
Cert?

Noob question... I am at the point where I did the sync between my phone and zune. After that though, it says to mail the cert to the phone and install it. Which cert is it talking about exactly? Can anyone explain this step to me?

The good news is, I called MS and got a working key in advance. Can't wait to get it plugged in! :D

Thanks so much!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] TheSquareRootOf:
I can't speak as to your SD card, but it should be fine (to my understanding.) As for the code, you won't need another one later. The code will work again should you need it. I asked the MS tech support person this same question when I called them.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] eddym123:
Did it!

HD2 USA

Just called to microsoft USA help desk choose pre-sale something then personal and just ask for ur activation code.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Zurvv:
*sigh* no code form MS in the US. But i'm not sure it was policy or them being clueless about the phones. I called 3 times.

blah.. i would totally pay for the code/software... i wish MS would sell it to me
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] :
just ulock with chevron again
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ceesheim:
here you go

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=453605&d=1291202069
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] TheSquareRootOf:
Ah, you're a miracle worker. Thanks!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] 10076757:
Just rang MS. im from uk and they said to phone HTC. WTF. i rang HTC up amd they asked for serial number i thought WTF, they will grip me if i give me hd2 serial number. WTF do i do now
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] TheATHEiST:
Actually no I meant tool!

Welcome to the internet enjoy your stay :p
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] 10076757:
Help any1.

this is my 100th post
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] twisted89:
spamming with multiple posts about the same thing is not going to get you help! just go back to microsoft and tell them HTC sent you back.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] nova hands:
Alright...

I'm about to do this.

I have my activation key from MS.

If I'm reading this correct, these are my steps:

Install WP7 SDK (done)

Install Zune (done)

Flash WP7

Sync phone w/ Zune

Open .cert file in email on phone

Run Chevron Unlocker while Zune is still open, phone is awake and connected

Install Toms .xap installer (not sure how this is done. on phone or on pc?)

Run connection setup and touch explorer (again, on phone or on pc?)

Run XBMODDeployer.xap on phone

Copy the provxml from ringtones folder to windows folder

Run connection setup again.

That's what I've gathered from the posts.

Do I have everything correct??

I need to know because once I flash the WP7, I'm without internet on my computer. I use a tethered connection right now.

Thanks!!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mattfmartin:
Where do you apply the registry edits at?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] eddym123:
This happen to me to the first time I called I remember I chose the first option and because they dont know anything or who to connect u to they tell u to call HTC but then I called again after a few minutes took the second option they metion wich is presale information I think it is and then personal.

and just said Hey I want to activate my windows 7 phone and they just aske me which model it was and that was it.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] 10076757:
No You Dont you SHAWARIST. SHame Of You
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] nova hands:
Yes, you can use the memory card again.

You just have to perform a format either in Android or WinMO.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] :
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=907169
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ahmadssb:
I had problem with ChevronWP7

I did everything but i get this every time

also I checked the registry key

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

and it's a same

please help me
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] nova hands:
Huh??

I have no idea what you mean, but that doesn't answer my question.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] nimms:
Try restarting the PC and make sure Zune detects your phone.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ceesheim:
did you kill skype/firewall/antivir ?

did you install the .cert ?

did you install wp7 sdk (google=vm_web.exe) ?

are you on win7 32 bit ? (I don't know if shevron works on 64 bit)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] prim3:
2min on the phone and got my activation key and ready to go, thx MS :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] tarekkkkk:
hey guys i know it was posted the Uk number before but i prefer calling a Us support number (accent is way much better and clearer :D) please do reply to me the us number or pm me thx in advance :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] 10076757:
i rang MS up again and this time some fell Neesh picked up, i told them my info:

and the guy gave me the product key. the guy waited on the phone until i activated it. so i chatted Goo and boga and i sed yeah it worked. and the guy nashed
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ricola7:
Hey fellas...

To people who have got a valid code from ms:

Did sb. of you gave away complete fake infos (name/phone#/email)?

Or needs ms some of these infos to generate the key?

email would be no prob, i could just make a new fake hotmail account

Thx

Dom
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] firaX:
Problems with chevron:

I HAD (!) to install WP7 SDK. I think most people skip that step. It's vital. Also make sure Zune sees your phone (sometimes requires reboot). Also make sure the phone is NOT in standby/locked when you try.

On another note, has anyone managed to get a code from the German hotline, or anything other than from the US?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ceesheim:
nothing fake here , email (real) phone (real)

but then again , I don't have a hd2 :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] nForce:
i made a new hotmail acc, gave fake name and said I don't know my number cause I moved. I called thru Skype and she logged the number which was displayed to her as the caller-id. She only asked because the number was registered with another name and I told that I took the number of the old owner of my flat ... ;) got the code!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] orangekid:
so they don't need a cell number, I could give a house number?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] nForce:
yes, they only want ANY contact number (they said they need to enter one!)....