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[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] madhivanan:
Microsoft india is giving activation code

Microsoft india has started giving activation codes for sure as i got one today. i called the contact no. in india and after giving my name, phone no and email id, they asked for the date of purchase of the htc phone. i told them i dont know the exact date as i got this from US through my friend. after a brief pause..

I got the code. thanks for all those who guided me. :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Fagla Motlib:
This is too easy, called MS UK and spoke to a very nice chap by the name of Avinash Kumar, very helpful and considerate. not only did he help me get a code (he didn't ask me anything except name and phone number) but when I was coughing he asked if I was OK and he would stay on the line while I should get a glass of water lol. But people, don't be afraid to call them at MS, they are really helpful.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] penatty:
just called MS in Australia from Australia, they asked for Name, Phone Number and Email and the phone Brand and Operator, I said HTC from Vodafone. 1minute on hold and activation code was given to me! :)

It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Now i'm getting the "Can't get this info right now. Check back in a little while"

Bugger!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] htcfreak:
MS India giving away the activation code as well..!!!

Try your luck there..!!!

PS: - People having issues in their spoken english skills can try out here[if they are scared calling US MS :P]..!!!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Dasf77:
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but does the activation key stays associated to the email?

I ask this because i forgot to copy the key to a safe place.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] dragon25slayer:
what story do you actually tell microsoft when you ring them up ??
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] htcfreak:
Just say you need the activation code, no stories required..!!!

MS is giving it easily..!!! :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] foxb_1st:
I just got my act. code last night via MS Support online chat system, just surf to US MS Support chat system and tell them you need a act. code to activate your HTC HD7, then he/she will ask you some information about Your Name, Phone Number and Email address. Wait around 3min, he/she will give you at 25 characters Act. Code.

Hope info can help you get your own code. :p
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] yshi41:
Has anyone had success using their activation code more than three times on the same phone? (afraid to reflash my phone)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] max_sarawuth:
Hello All guys.

I from Thailand. For the activation code I got it by sent e-mail to Microsoft.

So I finding out the helpdesk telephone number in Thailand. I have a called

to this number but it is the automatic ansering and help. I cannot reached

to the operator who can assisted me on this issued.

So I have tried to send e-mail on the Microsoft online help webpage.

Then about one day I got replied back from Microsoft online help with

the activation code. Now my device working well and activated also I can installed apps from marketplace. ;)

Just share to all of us that we can get the activation in many ways from MS.

Let it possible in your area. :rolleyes::rolleyes: :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] BlackRhino:
It would be wise to save the activation code for future use if we hard reset or reflash a new version of the phone so we don't need to go thru the process again.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] sweetdoc:
i could nt find the chat system address. can you please give me the axact address, where i can get help through online chat
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ddfilho:
Hello everyone

I am Brazilian and I always wanted to install on my HD2 WP7. Please acknowledge the information provided in the forum.

WP7 managed to install and activate successfully. I called MS Brazil, I said that I won an HD7 and did not know why but the system was asking for the code to access the marketplace. He asked my name, phone number and asked to wait. After two minutes he gave me the code. I put him on the phone and is now functioning properly.

I had at the beginning of the installation the same problems described in this forum but I did like everyone else said (I closed everything in my bar was open windows - AVG, Norton. MSN and others and then disabled the firewall through the control panel screen). After that the rest was pretty fast.

Sorry for my english
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ckunz12:
help

so does activation key let you use your data? I just want to be able to surf the internet..since im paying 35$ a mo for it.will activation let me do this?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] htcfreak:
Yes it will..!!!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] twistedtweak:
just called, and tried it over chat - Was told they are out of keys, and try again tommorow.........wtf
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ray_bharati:
i called and they said to callback after 2hrs i gave them fake us no. hope everything goes smooth
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] twistedtweak:
tried again on chat, this time i got a message saying there generator was undergoing maitenance.............head ache
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] twistedtweak:
I have also emailed them so hopeing worse case scenario ill get one tommorow at some point. Really wanting to try out the marketplace before i go back to android.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] CarpaBob:
Calling the UK support site from within the UK, everything seemed to be going ok but I was then told they hadn't been able to generate a code and that I should try again in 24hrs.

Just hope that if I ring them tomorrow I don't end up being given the same story.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] jigners:
whats the UK contact number for microsoft? please thanks mate.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] tin2404:
I have called Microsoft support in CROATIA and they said that I CAN NOT GET activation code because HD2 is not supposed to run Windows 7,so it is ILLEGAL.(?)

Any other ideas ?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Cenobite_:
Try emailing them. I did last Saturday and just received an email with a nice activation code. Just after I received one over the phone. Oh well, a spare code can't hurt.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] rd1979:
Which email address did you send your query to please? :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Cenobite_:
mssatalk@microsoft.com

Good luck!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] raviluke:
Just a quick question. Is there any reliable MSN messenger app for windows phone 7? Like trillian or something?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] miller710:
I'm pretty sure telling them you have an hd2 was your mistake
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] SulemanK:
I called up the UK MS help guys and was transferred to some American accented woman, who was really nice. She took name, phone number, email address, then set up my account and I waited for like 1 minute. Then she asked for my IMEI and I hung up lol.

So called US number, talked to some really dopey guy, gave my name and a US number and waited for like 3 minutes, then he gave the code!!!!

:D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] anrabi4:
Worked like a charm, guy asked for a name, number and e-mail address then provided me with an activation code.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] hinds:
Activating a New Live Account

I now have a non-US Live account and I want switch to a US live account.

I cannot delete the default Live account, can I do a Hard Reset and enter the email address for the new US Live account?

If this works, will I be prompted for a new activation code?

If so can I use the old code associated with the old Live account or should I call for a new one?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] xboxgame:
what is the Microsoft India contact no ?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] haksam:
theres a reason why acting is considered a profession that requires natural talents :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] lesiohormon:
after 10 min get to very nice chick she ask for name phone number (maybe she will call me ) :):) and for e-mail ( maybe she will write to me) and then i get my code calling from UK
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Psygnosis84:
use the hack to change your phones ID to HD7 and that'll fix it up.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] BBoat12:
Called Sydney number, they wanted IMEI, name, phone number, home address.... no luck i just hung up.

Interesting development, they called my mobile number and left a voice mail.

They are placing alot of emphasis on me providing them an IMEI number....

Any suggestions? try again with "another" IMEI?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] hinds:
I reset the phone, set up the new US live account and activated it with the new activation code and all is now well.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] klopikxda:
How its made in POLAND

How its made in POLAND

You need to call polish Microsoft number 0048225941000 and you need to be connected to technical support employe .

What i said :

Me : " I want to activate code for HD7 that i bought on ebay . I was calling to US Microsoft and they said that I must call to Polish Division of Microsoft.

She :) : Ok. I need your Name , phone number that will be used with phone and your mail address.

Me : bla bla bla@hotmail.com

She : Wait a moment couse i need to generate code

~~~~~~~~(music wad played on hold) ~~~~~~~~~~

She : Thanks.Please write down this code (no mail sending in my case)

Me : Can you send me this via mail ?

She : Sorry but no - some technicals issues :(

She gaves me 25 digit code .....-.....-.....-.....-..... A1 format (digits & letters)

Then : Thanks and bye.

I gave them false name and real mobile number .

Easy like nothing else in my life :)

Same method you can use everywhere like others says.

Sorry for my English - still learning.

Hope i helped.

edit: I realized that WM7 is piece of ..... useless apps and very annoying.Too much to waste if i delete Android.

Linux is free for All

Windows - same product in new box but incopatibile with previous version.

The code I generated is free to go so if you want PL code .... PM
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] naseer32012:
Thanks i got mine. All i did is called Microsoft Support US using skype. they asked me my name, phone No. and my emailID. He asked me from where am i calling, i said iam calling from india using skype and iam unable to reach the local microsoft support and bla bla, after that he asked me for the type of product i needed the activation code for, i said HTD HD7 and he asked me to wait for 2 mins while he generates the code and guess what? BANGGGGGGGG he gave me the code HURRAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

Thanks htcfreak
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] thatdamntaylorrr:
works perfect got it withen 10 minutes
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mtosic:
I called US number, but they cannot give me activation code because I'm from Croatia and here phone isn't officially launched yet.

Can someone pls give me one activation code? I would be very thankful.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] iohannfus:
i sent an email message to US Microsoft Customer Office and i have a negative reply:

"This is because you need to provide your phone IMEI and Windows Live ID by phone for verification. This is to verify that you are using HTC HD7 and not HTC HD2.

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Customer Service Department.

We look forward to be of service to you again. "

that it ...
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Marvlesz:
lol so they caught us ? :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] pack21:
Reply to then, saying :

"Dear Sir, indead I have a HD2 Windows Mobille phone, running now WP7s, and I need that key to use the phone. Cheers. "

If they reply negative back., reply with

"sorry sir, but you MS don't suporte more wm6....... but don't worry your self, live happy with that key and WP7s, because Google and Android is our friend and allow us to use and buy market apps..... And tell to your boss that my future device will be an Android ICE CREAM....... cheers "

MS= NO copy/past!!!! Is true, I sure you, because I test one.... lol
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] grigorr:
I called to Polish Microsoft, I said the same story, and got answer : "If You bought phone in the USA, You have to call to the USA to activate this phone, and I don't know why they said You to call Polish support". :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Psyrecx:
That was extremely easy. The tech support just asked for my email and number and then said 'What brand is your phone' I said HTC, he said 'OK, heres your key.' o.O

All I told him was for the reason I needed the key is, that I recently decided to try and put android on my phone and when I went to reinstall WP7 it asked me for a key.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] harizon:
Hello.

Is there anyone who has a spare key I can get? Ive tried getting one via email/chat with no luck.

I am a mute, so I am unable to call them.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mskip:
There is a thread on this forum with a link to the Microsoft web chat so you can talk to a customer support agent online. Microsoft create the activation key from the provided email address so no 2 keys are the same and its dependant on you using the email address on your phone so someone else cant 'give' you a spare one.

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] bryangopan:
Guys if the above method doesn't work , please PM me for activation codes . I can help .
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] felipemadox:
Brasil

Works on Brasil by the number (11) 5504-2155

The story:

I need to activate my windows phone
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] makotoai:
Do you have the number for the UK centre? I really am struggling to find it! or if anyone has a spare activation code =D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] osiem2:
Here u go 4408448002400 UK MS Support.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] jrcalderon:
I think it works everywhere, I called MS in Spain, explained I bought a new phone with WP7 and did not even wask for model, they gave me the KEY, it really works!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] dayi:
help

MS Turkey is can't help me..

anybody sent to me activition code??

i try some combination but doesn't...

i need help..
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] xbgbq:
Felipe, blz.. Vc conseguiu ativar o WP7??
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] saurabh88:
i cant get it.plz help
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mystykally:
worked on german hotline aswell! thanks!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] rgr81:
MS in Austria no Problem at all.

Asked for Name, E-Mail and Phone-Number.

Asked me also what MS can do to optimize the activation process for WP7!! :-)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] fKngFtd:
Thank you, I now have my HTC HD2/7 Activated. It took 8 minutes, and jic they tell you to call back between normal business hours. Say you are a business, and tech support is available.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] cellardoor1981:
Works fusing Sky from FR

I call them today and just ask me if my email and Last Name 3 minutes later I got it. Really nice...

Many thanks
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] parkarintl:
Okey guys i m in pblm....I called indian MS support center yesterday.

When i asked her for the key...she said that she want a valid proof of buying a windows product.

She said to attach a copy of the bill and to be send to connect@microsoft.com..and within 12hrs they will call me back and provide me the key.

Plss help guys:(
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Sakem:
Try somewhere else ;)

Mails are "international"
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] bwhite19:
This Absolutely Worked!

I just called the phone number in the first post on the thread and then I asked to speak with TECHNICAL SUPPORT.

I explained that I had thrown away the paper work that came with my new phone and must not have seen the activation code. I told her that when I went to use my Hotmail and Windows Live services it kept asking me for Activation Code. Told her that I was devastated because i used only Microsoft services for calendar, email, etc. (which is true).

She immediately generated a new Activation Code for me and it worked great. Awesome job on this thread buddy!!!
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[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] hjhjhj:
DFT WP7 For TMOUS HD2 And Memory

For anyone in the U.S. who has installed WP7 on there T-Mobile HD2...

Are you getting access to the full 1024 memory space after installing the DFT WP7 install?

Thanks.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] nightroamer:
Tried calling MS UK. Asking for IMEI number ..... Help guys what shall I do?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] marbed40:
No success in MS Poland.

In chat they ask me to proof of buy and I was informed that is the rule here in Poland after some changes lately and no exceptions at all.

During phone call to MS Poland I've been informed to send some info with scanned proof of buy to them.

I've just called to MS Germany division phone number given in first post. I don't know German at all. Nice lady put me through to some nice guy. He asked me about my phone number, e-mail and full name. I told him only the true info even that I'm calling from Poland. After 1-2 min he spelled me twice activation code using NATO phonetic alphabet . We were taking in English.

It works, don't be afraid to call them.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] pradeeprox:
HI guys ..i called up the microsoft US ...n voila ...d lady on d phone jus gav off the code ..i cant believ it ...
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] usertron:
Worked for MS Germany :-)

08002848283 wait for help and that's it. Answer their questions about your person as true as you like! ;-)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] psycoxl:
Yust tried it here in the netherlands trough the chat. No problem, yust say that you did a hard reset.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] jupijajej01:
I have to thanks to Bryangopan, he helped me a lot with activation.

Thank you again Bryan.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] BayramAli:
It works for Belgium.

Everythink toke about 5 minutes. She just asked me my phone number and my name and give me the activation code on the phone.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] :
you wouldnt need to do it in the uk. We have a center to call at all hours of the day :P
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] cybergamer:
Just called the UK number, ended up with a nice indian woman,

Gave fake email and telephone number and was given the code no probs.

didnt ask for any code from the phone.

Story was

Brough HD7 from ebay and it was factory reset need a activation code for the live services on the phone can you help?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] arikyeo:
Dosent work. The person on the other line kept asking me qns abt where I bought, serial number of HD2, etc...

My story was: Bought HD7 frm ebay, needed to do factory reset, so need activation code.

Then she asked for the exact ebay sale ID, seller name, etc... I said I don't know.

Then she asked for me to email her a pic of the HD7 front & back. I photoshopped a combination of imgs and emailed her.

Now, she wanted me to send a pic of HD7 with my number pressed on. I sent her a photoshopped one again.

Then, she asked for my HD7 serial number... I'm kinda stuck here... Don't wish to call MS support from another country as international calls in my country (S'pore) are EXPENSIVE. VERY EXPENSIVE...

Everytime I call MS support, I get redirected to the same executive... Even if I use a pay phone.

I'm stuck...
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] DingoJunior:
Wow. Sucks to be in Singapore (because of the hoops Microsoft there is making you go through to get an activation code, I mean).

Anyway... Can't you use Skype to call Microsoft in the US for free?

Dingo
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] arikyeo:
Tried. Didn't make it through the 'Purchase Skype credits' page... Anyway went back to good'ol android and angry birds :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] aldo12676:
From Switzerland

Customer Service and Technical Support: 41 (0) 848 858 868

Less than 5 minutes by phone...

The lady just asked my name, phone number and e-mail and give me the activation code on the phone.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] :
im in jamaica and i called technical support saying that microsoft not answering in my country and wallla!!!!!!!! in 3 mins i got the code.

Thanks man for this tutorial
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] asherzgfx:
Rang up today, I was asked for my first/last name, email address, phone number, IMEI number and phone type.

The IMEI number can be from any HTC HD 7, I gave them my real number as I believe they do sometimes call up to confirm details etc and if they arn't they disable the activation code.

But all in all took about 15 minutes and I was given the code by a very helpful customer service guy :)

this was through the UK lines.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] EvilWhiteDragon:
In the Netherlands you can call the local MS number +31 (0)20-5001500. Press 4 and then I think it was 2. Or just wait till you get some employee on the line and say you want to activate Windows Phone.

Even though it's not officially released here, they'll give you an activation code.

Was no problem at all, they jut wanted my name, e-mail address, phone number and which phone I was using (HD7 ofcourse)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] RD274:
I couldn't get through Windows Phone help from MS India.

Finally ended up calling US toll free number from Skype.

1st rep asked me 101 questions and when I couldn't answer my IMEI, immediately said I cannot help you, goodbye and disconnected.

2nd rep didn't believe my excuse and said he wanted to see purchase proof if my phone was indeed bought from the US (as per my excuse). I disconnected.

3rd rep sounded like a dumb blonde. She asked me my name and email id, and then my problem. After that, she went on hold and came back and told me that I'll be transferred to an IVR that will playback my authorization code. Easy :)

Will just try my code after flashing the 7720 ROM.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] IM4CHRIST:
Why don't you just call Microsoft, tell them you have a HD2 with WP7 running on it and it is prompting you for an activation key. I've done it twice and the most recent was just a month 1/2 ago. They will give it to you, followed by a "if you have any other issues like this you need to contact the manufacturer" speech. Or maybe they just did that cause it was my second time calling them for an activation key.

It's a novel concept for some but here it is...BE HONEST, it does pay off!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] FelipeMR:
I think I pass a wrong code, call the Microsoft Global and request the code of 25 digits. is toll free.