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[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] _markus_android:
For those of you who have the same problem i had, that they keep tellling you you should call the service or if they find out that youre in another country, try this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=924414

it worked for me ;)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] bzdemes:
How quick did they get back to you? I want to give market place a quick whirl before flashing back to android!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] jemaho:
They defo hate Belgium, rofl
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] dr_derqami:
Ok
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] cobrahaXxX:
this method didn't work for me. Tried twice today and they directed me to the toll free number both times.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Frediibe:
I tried the chat and was denied also, but I called the toll free number and the lady just gave me the code. I told her i was calling about my windows phone 7 device and she said that I will help you get it activated. She asked for my name and email. It took less than ten minutes to get the code.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] anap40:
I just activated it on the chat. They just wanted name, phone number, and phone manufacturer (they didn't ask for what model)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] dertester123:
I tried from germany and there was no way with different agents...

I even told them storys like import phone or in germany for work only.

Then i set up a

proxy in america

and confirmed with ip lookup (google: what is my ip adress) that it shows location in america. At my location i picked a telephone number of a hotel and just some random name^^

And it worked, no problem at all. No question where i bought the phone, not advice to call someone..

If you still get redirected to sites in your language, thats because proxy is not working or your browser sends language information. But importand is the ip not the browser install language.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] wojtchas:
Could you tell us exactly, which proxy did you use? Because I tried a few with no effect...
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] dertester123:
Well i think google will help you there ;D

-Here you find proxys with a flag for US.

http://www.workingproxies.info/proxies.shtml

I used

yesterday

:184.106.168.253:80

-Setup in Firefox (here german version): The right windows is opened by clicking settings in the left window

Uploaded with ImageShack.us

-Try to find one with port 80 (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:80) so that there is no problem with your firewall etc.

It should be a fast one, so surf with it a few minutes.

-Check your new ip/location on:

http://whatismyipaddress.com/

-Go to the site on first post:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_selector_chat?ws=support#

If redirected to your local site then change language(on top) to us manually and then proceed with chat

I used fake phone(used hotel near my ip) and fake name and new signed live.com (use proxy here to get .com too) with fake account data too.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] The big Athiest:
Do you not realise that Microsoft have been reading these threads. Get your key quick, as you lot have blown it for everybody else.. Along with the rest of the idiots that post these for the world to see.

Kiss it all good bye bye:mad:
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] wojtchas:
Thank you so much now proxy is working well. But unfortunetely man wanted my IMEI and after I gave him real one he said that it is not valid... How can I get my activation code?? :(:(:(
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Spiller17:
Confirmed working here for a UK phone. Gave real info, hope they don't come knocking on my house!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] KINGMANI:
Working in AT (Austria)!

Just 1 Minute my Name and Phone Number and thats all :)

God how easy xD
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Barett89:
please help me in this case.....

I cannot seem to find the page where i can start the chat,

when i use the link from the first post, even if I switch to US,

I don't see product sales etc....

and i feel always when i try to start the chat it redirects me to this annoying page

where it aksk me if i didn't find what i was looking for...*grml*

so where exactly do i have to go? xD *blush*

UPDATE: Okay...worked for me now...must have been a problem with their page,

now i was able to get to the page described...thx!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] antonio1475:
I couldn't find it neither, but after looking more:

Go to http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_selector_chat?ws=support# (the link in first page)

Then click below the big blue title, to the blue link with similar name I paste right here:

General Inquiries about Microsoft Products and Services or Genuine Advantage Questions

Get live, real time answers to your needs quickly by chatting online with a Microsoft representative.

This concrete link takes some seconds more to load! Just wait.

:)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] nbfrank:
I activated my HD2 using this method, it works fine.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] soopaghetto:
definitely works! only took a min. now to test out this WP7 :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] krysna:
Activation via chat NOT working in Czech republic. Atleast i had no luck. They redirected me to telephone customers service - they generated it for me.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] GLyyde:
Worked for Hong Kong as well.

I gave a Chinese name and a Hong Kong number, told the guy I was given an HD7 as a gift. Didn't even raise an eyebrow(alright, I assumed that).
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] vivek310:
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[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mickben:
Working prefectly from France with a french phone number.

Just need to give them your phone number and e-mail adress, et voilà !

Thanks a lot!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mr.manic:
Maybe i'm stupid, but i can't find the chat in the german version by following this link. Can anyone give me an advice?

Thanx!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] antonio1475:
Don't use the German version. I guess you are redirected to it, so here is what you have to do:

1. Go to the link. http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_selector_chat?ws=support#

2. If you don't see this:

Go to the top right corner (it will say Deutsch or whatever) and select Englsih-United States

3. Click the link again http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_selector_chat?ws=support#

4. Then click below the big blue title, to the blue link with similar name I paste right here:

General Inquiries about Microsoft Products and Services or Genuine Advantage Questions

Get live, real time answers to your needs quickly by chatting online with a Microsoft representative.

This concrete link takes some seconds more to load! Just wait.

:)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] cmarti:
This works perfectly, thank you
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] CyanT:
it work for me! Thank you so much! :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] SOHOM:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_selector_chat?ws=support#

CHAT SUPPORT NOT AVAILABLE :(

Now how to activate my HD2??

Please reply

Thank you in advance
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] davibs:
Just got my activation code using the noob trick :P

Thank you guys!

( I'm italian )
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] rniblett:
I can confirm this works in UK. Forgot to keep conversation but told them I had an HD7 that was asking for activation. They asked for mobile number and operator and was given code immediately.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] SOHOM:
Worked great...

Thank you for providing those awesome info.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] dxdy:
excellent marketplace replace (only for free apps) is wAppStore... now is XAP install available and you can access to any device marketplace (Samsung, Nokia, LG, Tmobile DE & USA...) from your HTC device

can used without Live ID and this is great for people who don't want give any personal information to Microsoft or cant call or start chat.

http://www.wappstore.org/wp/

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1245206
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] DavidX_07:
I got my activation code a minute ago :) thanks from Poland
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] yana209:
and I just got mine a minute ago too :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] demaxmeister:
Worked in The Netherlands with American chat, gave my real information.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] haysnamrip:
wow so easy got my activation code

i didnt know its work or not i just say to Vincent " yes its work " :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] audioslim:
Same here (uk based). Went exactly as described. Code in 2 mins.

Just gave my name , mobile number and model (HD7).

Got all of this before I even switch from Android Nand to WP7 just to be sure before I took the leap of faith.

Slim
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] theadhams:
it's works to me :)

thanks

i got the activation code of less than 5 minutes
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] piet3r:
How did you go to the American chat with dutch IP? Just select another language or what?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Rockabillypt:
It works, from Portugal on the USA chat.... nice and easy!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Drystin:
Worked Denmark.

Okay, so i got mine last night.

However, when i then tried to access the marketplace i was unable to login, this is due to that we in denmark can't use the marketplace..

There is however a little workaround to that problem.

Create a new live ID, set your region and location for USA, i used florida im my case, this is done in your registration of your live ID.

Everything works just great now.

Thanks for alle the help i got in here. :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] alexnaoumov:
Confirmed from Holland :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] oreosx12345:
Works in Canada using Canadian chat.

Activated 2 HD2s with it :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Niekzb:
i just tried it from the netherlands, they immediatly said i needed to call the Technical support or sumthing and that they didnt have any information about this problem... any tips?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] creatif:
Tips?

Yes; Call the support and ask for a code. I did it this morning and it is fully activated.. ;)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] chungjimmybb:
I got my activation code from Canada. Thanks a lot.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] kaymado:
Thanks bro

Flawless

Second time I use this and has worked always.

For the people that couldn't do it, and I would suggest trying again and you may speak to a different operator. Calvin was really helpful

Thanks for the tip

Typed from galaxy tab
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] WheNDeviL:
WOW! I knew this was going to be nice and easy, but SO EASY?! xD

Tested chat with google chrome, open the chat link provided several times here, it will go to YOUR COUNTRY microsoft. Change it to USA, and open again (this took me to the right page), and after that..

"You are now chatting with 'Jed'.

Jed: Welcome to Microsoft Customer Service Chat. Please give me a moment while I review your question. Would that be alright?

Miguel: of course

Jed: Thank you for waiting, Miguel. I can give you an activation code.

Jed: Do you have the phone with you now and is it ready to receive the activation code?

Miguel: yes, its right next to me.

Jed: Great. Let me get a code for you. May I have your phone number and full name?

Miguel: My name is Miguel ***** ***** and my phone number is +351****** (used my real portuguese phone number)

Jed: Thank you. One moment please.

Jed: Thank you for waiting. Here is your code. Please also note that activation codes are really not shipped along with phones since this is a confidential information.

Jed: ****************************

Jed: Please try and enter this now and kindly inform me if it works.

Jed: We also highly advise that you write down and save that code. You may still use that just in case that you restore the device to factory settings, the “Activation Required” screen will appear again.

Miguel: one second please.

Jed: Okay. Take your time.

Miguel: It is working, thank you ver much for your help Jed.

Jed: Were you able to activate? Have I fully addressed your concern for today?

Miguel: all done, thank you.

Jed: You're more than welcome. Have a good one, Miguel. Hope you enjoy your new phone.

Jed: Microsoft values your feedback about the quality of service that you received today. We will be sending you an email survey and I would like to request you to share your opinion. Our goal is to continuously improve and provide great customer service to you.

Jed: Thank you for using Microsoft Customer Service Chat. Please feel free to come back again. We are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Chat session has been terminated by the agent."

Way to go Jed, you now have a new friend xD
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] cruzzmz:
still working :)

after flashing my hd2 with the new tango rom ... i hv to activate my live acc again ... and this method still work

BTW pls keep ur activation code ...
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] keetsy:
Yea, i tested it and worked here in Finland :)

Thanks for this thread!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] loupio:
hi, i just got my activation code from Morocco :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Mr-Dutch:
Just call, I did it yesterday!

And it was working.

What I did was:

1. Call Technical Support

2. Said that I was trying to activate the phone, but need to have an Activation key.

3. Told him that my phone was a HD7 instead of 2.

4. He is giving the code, but you need to test it during the phone call.

5. When activated, you need to login again

For questions in Dutch about this, just ask :-)

EDIT: You need to provide your name and Phone number and your Live mail account
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] BobbyManifesto:
it took me 'bout two minutes to get the code via chat :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] omit94:
Can someone please get me a code? I've tried like 10 times and they don't want to give it to me :(

I'll be happy to provide any needed info.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] BobbyManifesto:
try creating a UK or US hotmail/ windows live account, log in to the newly created account and then try to get the code via chat.

My operators name was Giulia if it helps somehow :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] omit94:
Thanks for your reply :)

I actually just got the key via a friend in the UK. It all works perfect now :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] aussiebum:
awesome - did a chat through the Aussie general inquiries site and took me 5 mins.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mercury1234:
Took about 15sec to get code from "N.......". Thanks to MS (US?) and XDA folks. : )

-y-
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ellisbodds:
I timed it this time because a friend didn't believe that a branch of Microsoft support could be so good.

6 minutes 48 seconds from clicking on the link to having an activated phone, so that includes entering my details and typing the key in on the phone.

:D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] chooseurmood:
It works, even with Indonesian number...

less than 5 minutes i think..

thanksss...
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] hjhjhj:
Activation Code Usage

Once activation code can be used on multiple phones. Probably a limit, but I've used my single code on 3 phones.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] NightyNight:
Just did it today, Activated from the UK, tho my live ID was registered in the US.

I don't know if its the new system or something but before the chat starts, you fill in a box describing your problem, I basically wrote there "Tells me to active it with a code which I don't have" next thing I know, I'm giving them my name and number (Actual Genuine Information) they didn't even ask me what phone I had and I never mentioned it.

So yes, I can confirm that this works perfectly fine.

P.S - This was my first time (coming from Android)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] shalan:
Perfect! Used the General Enquiries chat: support.microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_selector_chat?ws=support#

told the agent I'm from South Africa. Reason for calling: "Windows Phone 7 activation code required for HTC phone". Agent asked for my name and number, but didn't ask for my model of HTC. quite friendly in fact. Their live chat service is open 24/7.

Cheers!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] vnvsnaresh:
Chat functionality working fine from India - I got one today

You are now chatting with 'Kirk'.

Naresh: Hi Kirk

Kirk: Welcome to Microsoft Customer Service Chat. Please give me a moment while I review your question. Would that be alright?

Naresh: Yes :)

Kirk: Hello Naresh. Thank you for waiting.

Kirk: From what I understand you needed an activation code for your Windows Phone 7, right?

Naresh: yes

Naresh: I was told phone activation will be tied with email id. Wasnt told about this when i bought the phone :(

Naresh: Do i need to pay anything for this (Just playing innocent as if i dont know its free)

Kirk: I'll be helping you on this one. Don't worry. It's for free, Naresh.

Kirk: For me to process your request, may I have your telephone number please?

Naresh: XXX-XXX-XXXX

Kirk: Thank you. Please give me a moment to process your request.

Kirk: Thank you for waiting. I have now the activation code. Kindly keep this code somewhere safe in case you have to access it again. You will need your code if you ever have to reset your phone. Please do not share your code with anyone else.

Kirk: Here is your activation code: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX

Kirk: Have I fully addressed your concern for today?

Naresh: Thanks for the key Kirk. One question. If i reset my phone, do i need a new activation code. Because the phone i bought has some info i dont need and i was told to hard reset

(Just playing innocent ;))

Kirk: You are welcome. You can use the same code above.

Kirk: Have a good one, Naresh.

Naresh: Ok Great. Thanks a lot. It was so nice talking to you. Thanks for all the support. Have a nice day

Call feature didnot work for me. Chat did. He did not ask me which place i belong to. So keep trying guys :good:
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Noobish:
Chat method works FINE

Just activated. I know I posted this on three different threads :D

a) Im excited

b) I thought people who try any of those threads should get the info
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] yeyoo:
i successfully obtained an activation code but after entering it i got error in windows live mail id it says my email or password are incorrect but im shure i type the correct ones

thanks in advance

sorry for my english
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] laehtis:
working on Finland too!

was easy, thanks for the tip!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] iBuzman:
thanks all - I can confirm it works in Australia too :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] gerlesion:
Got it done less than 5 minutes. Great tip! Thanks for sharing. From the Philippines :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] drmodify:
good to know that this thing still works! great!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Alzufri:
Activating Progress via Live Chat Succeed

:good: Not only for US, INDONESIA too. I just got a new one via chat. Just describe what I want (Requesting Activation Code) before entering chat, and BAMM, BAMMM..Got One :victory: I answer any question from her honestly. Gonna keep this code in the safe place :cowboy:

Oh, almost forgot. This is my first post :cool:

Hello guys, I love XDA :good:
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ComputerFight:
Over-the-phone success

Another confirmed success. Here's a walkthrough of some problems I encountered en route to my over-the-phone success.

It makes no sense for the company to increase difficulty for it's customers as it is, but being that a disturbing amount of people seem to accept companies' leveraging of needless hassle on them in recent years, it was good to see this hoop-jumping of getting a key to use its product wasn't made worse with any impasse. The experience over the phone was easy and overall I see the entire effort as minimal and very much worth it for us to sample yet another OS on the phone.

However, I encountered some differences from the recommended method in the first post, some of which were annoyances bad enough they may stop some from continuing.

I thought it may help some fight on if I shared them:

First thing I noticed is, for me, there is no option for live chatting about licences, product registration, general inquiries, etc. That's not to say they may exist for some, but for me there were no options for any web-based chat. I am in the U.S. and use Firefox 12, if that's worth anything.

I searched for a way to find menu selections or corresponding topic titles mentioned on the first post but the page was laid out slightly different for me. I wound up looking for a phone number specific to general inquiry or product registration but also found nothing. So I decided to call their general phone number 1800MICROSO.

Like most automated telephone systems today, it uses a voice interactively asking your response and rarely does it hear correctly what you actually are requesting.

In our case, what you will repeatedly hear it say back to you is, "okay, windows home server." It doesn't respond to cursing at it, but after saying "No! I said 'windows phone 7!'" ten times I tried. Eventually I just went with it and agreed to be connected with someone to help me with WHS.

After about 5mins, I had a helpful and professional rep on the line to whom I calmly explained my dilemna of my father asking me for help in a panic upon finding his phone requiring a code we could't find.

I was put on hold only a matter of minutes. I had to give an email. He asked if I had the phone with me and when I said I did, he just asked what phone it was ("HTC").

The series of digits was then read clearly over the phone. Notably, it was NOT sent to my email, so be sure to safely keep the code somewhere.

Hopefully this helps a bit, or perhaps simply bolsters someone's confidence to try WP7 (and maybe WHS too).
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] hellrokr:
This works !!!!!!! The guy just asked me my name and phone number... thanks a lot!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Iwaqas:
very good and working method

Very good and working Method for activating windows phone 7.5 live id.

Thanks buddy
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] voyager529:
Less than 2 minutes here

Tyrone didn't seem to care about anything. I probably could have actually told him that I was running WP7.8 on an unauthorized handset and he still probably would have handed out a serial number.

My story was as vague as possible: My HD7 is, for some reason, prompting me for an activation code.

Joey
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] kipjespoot:
Works

Awesome, I just got my code using this method as well.

I thought it was going to fail when she asked for my IMEI as well, but I just gave it and took the chance.

Luckily, she said: "ok, thank you" and gave me the code a few second after! :D