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[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] humantimebomb:
thanks 4 this guide! works for me just fine <--- germany ;)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] WaveMaster1406:
i've took my code without problem by calling Microsoft France :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] blaste:
if don't work the chat you can copy the link in google translate!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] richdmond:
anyone tried for italy?

EDIT: they gave it to me without any problem
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] everton2005:
Just got my key via Livechat.....good stuff :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] 01dabreoo:
Scored a key from UK.

I found when selecting the reason for contacting if i selected product key they wouldn't give one out, but when i selected general inquiries i got one first time.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Dormantlemon:
UK worked for me. I asked 'To use LIVE services please enter activation key. How can i unlock these features?'

Worked for me :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Wanchope2k:
So they dont even ask you for a serial number or phone-key or anything?

They just give you a code?

I can't see how they can tell its a genuine WP7 phone just by your SIM phone number?

Why do you need to change the registry then?

Do you need a SIM in your phone to activate this?

I don't have a SIM in my at the moment...
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Fr3dtheR3d:
Where do you guys go when you chat with MS?

I've tried the link as described in an early post , but there's no chat available...
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] atomical007:
I have no way now.Since they don't gave me the code.I got hurt when they said Please contact the reseller or the phone manufacturer.They knew that there is no way of getting the code from phone manufacturer or reseller.They had ask me that Are you located in Cambodia? I said sure.

Windows Phone 7 sold world wide and should get support world wide.Poor me.:(
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] zulu1:
that was rubbish
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] kornwood:
worked great in usa thanks for the link and tip
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] amienzero:
woohoo! activated my HD2 just now using live chat.

malaysian members, do not call or email microsoft to request activation codes. they will ask for proof of purchase and you need to email it to them. but you still can request for codes like i did.

1. use VPN. (i used bolehvpn, connected to US-SurfingStreamingTCP)

2. follow the steps in the first post.

3. they will ask for first name, last name, phone number and email. i gave all info to them honestly. even my maxis number. :p

4. in less then 10 minutes they replied and gave me the activation codes.

5. enter them and voila. live service activated.

that's all. good luck.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Osprey00:
I'm in the US, but, like another user, was getting a support webpage that did not include the "Product Sales, General Inquiries and Genuine Advantage Questions" link. It was really frustrating until I decided to try using a proxy. I tried a bunch that gave me the same page that I was seeing, but did find one that worked, giving me the link that I was supposed to see.

If you don't see the link and are in the US (or even if you're not and want a working proxy), do this:

1. Load up IE (simply because my instructions will be for it).

2. Go to Tools->Internet Options, then to the Connections tab and click on the LAN Settings button.

3. At the bottom, put a check next to "Use a proxy server..." and then put "208.188.3.23" into the Address field and "8080" into the Port field. That's just a random proxy server in Dallas, Texas that I found that works and is fast (at least for me).

4. Visit the URL provided by the OP and you should see the "Product Sales, General Inquiries and Genuine Advantage Questions" link at the top of the list.

Why the link shows up for some of us in the US and not for others, I have no idea, but that's the way around it. BTW, don't forget to disable the proxy server once your chat is over.

Anyways, so after all of that, I got into the chat and the guy asked me for only name, phone number and e-mail address (it doesn't have to be your Live address, as I didn't give mine). He did not ask for make/model of my phone, where I bought it, IMEI or anything else. BTW, I did this late at night in the US, hoping that I'd get a graveyard shifter who didn't care about protocol, so maybe that had something to do with it... or it was just a coincidence, but it's worth a shot.

In conclusion, the code worked (of course) and the chat was extremely painless. Phone calling is a bit more personal and it's more uncomfortable for some of us to be dishonest over the phone than in a chat session, so thanks to the OP for starting this thread.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] _CyberIT:
This also just worked for me.

South Carolina, USA
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] brent3000:
I cant seem to get it :(

They keep telling me to call the AUS help desk :(

The proxy ip someone posted seems to hide my IP addess so im going to try it again but wanted to check something...

When they ask for the mobile number, do people give them the real numbers or face ones?

I ask cuz Aus mobiles go 0412-345-678 and i think it would sorta be abit duh im not in the US...

What do US mobile numbers look like compared to the example one posted above?

EDIT::!!!!!!!!!!!

Well using that proxy and a mobile a googled online worked :D

Marketplace access and all, Thanks a bunch EVERYONE! :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] krish_puri:
It works!

I am from India, and I got the activation code using a free US VPN.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] brockyneo:
worked great for me thanks in uk:D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Hortz:
Thanks, that worked great!

Just got my key and it works. Thanks for the tip!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] starfox1:
I can confirm from Lebanon that it worked!

No lies, just they ask about my phone number i gave them the right one i have

00961 3 ******

__________________
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] frankdutank:
Confirmed again

I just got my second activation code.

I told them that my phone crashed and that the phone needed it again to register. They gave me a new code. not the one i used last time.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] F4810:
Worked for me in UK. Used my email and UK number.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] wiseguywood:
Worked for me no problem on the 1st try.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] bpo157:
worked for me also, took about 5 minutes. I have 2 HD2 phones and the same code works for both.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ZekeWolf:
Gah, I could not get a code :(
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] seking:
I got mine through chat. :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] afoteki:
Worked with the second attempt from Russia.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mfashraf:
oh yeah! it does work! Thanks so much!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] john280zx:
it works!!!!!!!!!

yes the chat really does work, it only took one min!!!!!!!!!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] pteradactyle:
I totally think this post should be stickied, 90% success rate, but other 10 percent is cause ms isnt in their country...so like 100% bra
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] piratebasher:
Doing it by chat the only asked for e-mail phone and what phone it was received my code in less then 5 minutes
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Lucasorgpl:
Another person with successfully activated account. Now I need to find the solution to install apps from US instead of Poland...
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] JRK-Scope:
I tried this and the person told me via chat that they don't support WP7 in Lebanon :( This without me telling him where I live. Do they track my IP possibly? If I used a Windows Live account registered abroad would it work?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Zahurtex:
Another satisfied customer :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Snakehn:
just want to confirm i just saw this thread about 5 minutes ago and did it too, got my key, thanks.

Quick question, now i can do xbox live and stuff, but can't download any free app, says can't get this info right now, check back later?

edit: nevermind, reflashed a different ROM and is working now, thanks again.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] psycho1:
i have recived mine also, little confused at first but you have to click on the sales link for chat... thank you worked no problem
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] cellington77:
Another success story here. I had my code in less than 5mins. Thanks.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] lesdayan:
hello ^ ^

can help me get a code for my HD2 WP7.

email: o0jetaime0o@gmail.com or hotmail.com

I really appreciate it ...

-----------------------------------------

aver si alguien amable me puede ayudar con esto yo les daria los datos para que me puedan hacer el favor...

si gustan les podia dar mis datos para que lo agan por mi..

Desde ya mil Gracias..
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] tunppi:
Im having problems to contact US microsoft support since none of proxys I find support jscript etc what is needed for chat.

If someone could get me activation code, send me private message.

I will buy you a beer or something nice with paypal :) for your efforts.

GOT IT. no need for this anymore =)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] JRK-Scope:
I emailed my friend in Canada and asked him to do this for me. Worked like a charm! Now I have Xbox live :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] pteradactyle:
no, get a proxy for the us and then follow my steps, if you dont know what a proxy is, well then i just dont know.....
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] rammx:
En mexico Funciona!

Works in Mexico!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] richjb78:
I just got the method in th OP to work. Im in the UK and had no problems at all.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] nwsoftball:
Chat worked for me as well.

I flashed my HD2 to WP7 with an 8G card and have quickly run out of space. I'm going to reflash with a 16G card.

Has anyone reused their activation code, or will I have to get another one?

Thanks!!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] rustybob:
Just got a code through chat. It's obvious that Microsoft is turning a blind eye to this, but I found it funny that the guy just straight up asked me "is this an HTC HD7?".
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] DingoJunior:
You can reuse your code.

Dingo
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Squel:
I don't use a proxy and I have a activation code.

THX for this solution :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] BurekUSvemiru:
worked great for me too :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] hoyoyo80:
Thanks to this thread...getting code via chat and im from Malaysia:)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] leumas88:
The guide in the OP worked fine for me too, from Australia.

The sales agent asked if I was from Australia and I said yes. She didn't have a problem with it and gave me the key after about a minute.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] DingoJunior:
Why didn't you just call Microsoft Australia?

Dingo
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] brent69:
this method worked first time uk thanks alot
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Roguestar:
FYI, this worked great for me. I'm from the UK and I didn't want to ring up the tech support line so I used a US proxy to get on the online chat.

I was asked for name, phone number, phone make & model. I gave my real name, a made up USA number, and said I had a HTC HD7. No further questions were asked and the rather helpful support guy gave me an activation key there and then.

Thanks to the OP!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] JoonatanO:
Thanks mate, check the image for my 'le proof' :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ilfed12:
Yessss!!! I love you :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] pteradactyle:
noob..."le proof" is french for "the proof"
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] shafez:
Thanks , Worked for me in Egypt, Told them I bought the phone in the US.

Best Regards
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] igor.zr:
Woking from Serbia, but i'm needed to change my IP Address with Proxy Server!!!:D:D:D:D

So that means it's working for all countries!!!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Jumzesco:
the second code obtained for friend

I did not change ip or smth, just told em Im in poland and received hd7 as a gift from my friend from US,

but MS Poland told me to call MS USA because wp7 has not been launched in poland yet

worked perfectly

THANK YOU LOVELY RACHAEL !
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] francisac3:
great

live chat works and easy as 123, thanks!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] H4NNiiB4L:
I just used this method, it worked for me.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] stardock:
Have just got my activation key using this method told them i was in uk and they gave me details of uk office but told them it was a bank holiday and needed the key now and she gave me one hoorah
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Masterslice:
Thanks..

Many thanks for the instruction to activate it!

I used also the chat method, and it worked fine!

They only asked for the Full Name and the Phone number, thats all and i received my activation code from Larry (MS). :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] youngdaddytc:
still works, awesome :-)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] n_m619:
Awesome!! It just took me 2 mins to get the code. And I not even install the WP7 yet.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] kallebaer:
Thanks it worked perfekt and fast,

Just asked for Full name, phone number and email :) just need 1 try

- from germany just change the country from Germany to US
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] PrometheusUnbound:
It's true!!!

This method definetly worked just got my code 5 mins. ago.

Thanks man, you were of great help!!!:D:D:D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] nelsonberenguer:
I´m from Portugal and i contact the UK support and told them i bougth an HD7 on ebay and MS Portugal support could not generate the code and voila it worked like i charm and very nice British polite help indeed :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] MazerLT:
Hi,

Im from Lithuania, get code after about 4 trys..
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] cobrien13:
thats how i got my key.....................twice lol i forgot to write iit down once....i changed roms so then i went on chat n got it again in less then 5 mins real simple i went to chat then after that the firts option product sales and general inquires real east guy just lie about ur info give a secondary email and that it...on and write it down :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] holdee:
works very well...

thanks for your tip, i tried it from switzerland (you just need to change the MS Webpage to United States...) and it worked like a charm. I received my code within 5 minutes from Herbert (MS). He even asked me to try out the code to be shure it works...and well, it did :D

Cheers, Holdee
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ojaidave:
Worked perfectly. Thanks!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] rizapratama:
Work perfectly from Indonesia. Thanks:D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] itman00:
Works OK

It work from Portugal
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] jkjambo:
Where do you guys go when you chat with MS?

I've tried the link as described in an early post , but there's no chat available...

can somebody help me?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] tigakalinol:
it work from Indonesia, thx
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ZeroHackeR:
Thanks..! I got mine just now..

I'm from Singapore, btw..
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] das_f0x:
Got the same problem, can't see a button or something like this to start a chat with MS ....

please give me a hint, i'm from germany
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] foxibs:
Just received mine :D

Waoooooooooooooo than so much, I just received mine from Argel.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] elerjordan:
The Chat procedure worked perfectly, I'm from Mexico, I started the chat in USA Microsoft page, of course they know where are you from cause IP adresses, the girl first suggested to call Mexican Microsoft Center, but once you explain that in Mexico people couldn't help you due the phone was bought in USA they apologize because of it and give you the code =) without any problem, soooo no problems getting the CODE in any country ;) ....
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] gossipgirluk:
Bumping this thread. Its 2am in the UK and I gave them my number and name, and within 2mins I got the activation code.

XD
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] shadiku:
Hate to be "that guy" but I can't find what I'm supposed to click, there's no "Product Sales" on the link in the OP.

Any help is appreciated as I need to activate my HD2 soon.

EDIT: Nevermind, it appears when I was using tethering to access the webpage the option you were talking about didn't appear.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Magnumutz:
Just got my key 1 minute ago :D

Thanks for the tips :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] flippet:
For those having trouble finding the link, I too did not have the option to chat (I think because I am accessing internet at work through a tethered pc!) but after a bit of searching found the following gives me the right link:

- Follow the link in pteradactyle's post (this)

- Change your location in the top-right corner to United States (no, I am not in US either, doesn't matter)

- Go to "Ask Casey" further down the page

- type in the Ask Casey search box: "Contact customer service"

- click "Chat with a customer service representative"

That should do it... probably a quicker way but this worked for me and have now activated 3 HD2s over a tethered connection.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] :
Confirm working (Germany)

but needed to change location to USA.

Get code in about 2 minutes ;)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] bionicbee2000:
Great forum! Great post...

Thank you. Finished my chat with Arvin. Got my key.

Works like a charm :-)

sl bb
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] anetfreak:
Hi, All...

I got my activation code via the method above...It works..!!

The only thing i want to ask the guys who have activation code is

1. I have provided the email Id and Cell number to the microsoft team which i dont use often.. [This was to avoid any bugging calls or messages in case they try to contact me..]

- Can they trace me through the IP or the actual sim card used in my HD2..??

- Can they trace through any of the the ROM details ??

Just clarifying cause I am a little worried and dn wanna get caught for installing windows phone 7 on HD2...

Thnx...
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] koz:
Evidently, it's not a real big deal to them...

http://wmpoweruser.com/microsoft-amused-by-htc-hd2-mango-hackers/
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Prerna:
Nice tip, I just got mine :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] lordini:
Me too :), from start to finish it took not more than 3 min.

THANK YOU pteradactyle !
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Win_XP:
Thanks, works perfect, just 2 minutes on the chat :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] nizaamh:
Thanks man worked well and very quick.:D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] dimqs153:
its worked on me in indonesia
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] tk7375:
It took me longer to type in the code on my phone than the actual chat :)

Worked great.

:)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] fozzieb:
Amazing, Worked here in the UK :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] stealth21:
Hi there, i have activated my hotmail account,

Do i need to do the chevron activation after every fresh install to my WP7 from now on? Or inserting the activation code is enough?

Please let me know guys :)

Best Regards
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] shockem:
Dude, Thank you so so much! i did this in school with restricted time while the teacher was keeping an eye on us. lol. had some work to do on the computer than i read this. Thanks alot. Just got my HD2 and i love it! :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ilam82:
Thanks, Works great
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Bragyal:
Thanks!

It took only a few mins and my chat window mirrored urs almost perfectly. Thanks again! :-):D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] gossipgirluk:
Did it for the second time. Thank you once again. Couple of questions almost threw me off such as where did I purchase my Windows Phone 7 and what had happened to my last product activation code. I guess they're trying to keep notes on me..

I truthfully told them I bought in the UK (its an international market so I don't see why it should be a problem with WP7 being sold outside the US) and that the last activation code didn't work.

Took 5 mins!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] h@ns1976:
Thnx

worked the first time around.. :p

only 2 min on chat..

thanks m8
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Nile-lord:
Worked like a charm

Thanks for the precious info
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] legolas93:
Chatting now
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] sinap:
It worked from México. I changed the Language order on IE to show the site in English and nothing else (No proxy needed) I used a phone number from my brother who lives in USA but chenged two digits.

Great!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Neo-Nemesis:
Just tried from France and I got my activation code within a minute or so thanks for the tip :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Shaamaan:
Since I live in Poland, I cannot call the polish support as W7 hasn't been officially launched here... which is just plain wrong in and of itself.

Thus, I have two questions:

a) I have a friend in the USA who is willing to try and flash W7 on his HD2, and thus will try to get an activation key for himself. Would he be given an extra if he said that he bought two phones (one for his wife, for example) and they both need activation? Would he need to provide a second Live ID in this case (if so, it would be evident that the second ID belongs to someone in Poland).

b) ...well... any other means to get a key for people living in countries where W7 hasn't been released yet?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Neo-Nemesis:
When I contact Microsoft US by chat they never ask me my living country.

They just ask me my Name/Email/Phone number and that's it no more questions

I think you can give it a try you have nothing to loose after all ;)