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[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Tanmay®:
If Microsoft wanted they could've stopped giving out codes. But I'm pretty sure Microsoft is more than happy to have Windows Phone 7 gain a considerable amount of Userbase!

For them, at this stage its all about increasing the Userbase than trying to stop people form using WP7.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] madmillsy:
Totally agree, its all about the numbers. Plus if you like it, you will recommend it and you will like it more cos you got it through xda. Its like free chips always taste better :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] BadBoy1988:
Hello,

i called Microsoft germany an they said to me: At the moment there are no keys in the pool. So i have to wait 2 days then i should call them again.

greets
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] sweesin82:
jus wait..i got mine after 1 day~~
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] G-ThGraf:
Arg, MS doesn't help me! I ask for a key with proper message and i said that i've an HTC HD7 and they replied me this message

It was 3 days ago, they never contacted me...
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Baz1274:
Same mail for me....

Good day Fred,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft

We have received your query.

Please be advised that your enquiry has been escalated to our CPA department (Customer Partner Advocacy) for a product key to be generated for you, a consultant will contact you back and assist you accordingly.

Should you have any other queries, please feel free to contact me on the details below.

And no code...:(
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mobiemi:
And the same mail for me too, after 2 days
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] haksam:
this is perfect proof that MS wants people to jump on windows phone 7.

should be a sticky for those whiners out there doubting on MS lol

im ready to buy some apps they look tempting btw :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] joshloh:
This is what I got instead! They wanted proof of purchase! Argh!

Dear Josh

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Customer Service Department. My name is <agent name> and I would like to address your enquiry regarding Windows Phone 7.

Based on your email description, you would like to get the activation code for Windows Phone 7. Please let me know if this is not correct.

Josh, regarding your enquiry, I would appreciate if you can provide a scan of the proof of purchase/picture of the phone itself. Once it has been verified, then we will provide you with the activation code.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 13a:
Hey Guys,

I would not be posting this if I had not already tried everything. After flashing various ROMS, i have the good ol' OS says its 100% when i charge, and the moment i unplug it goes down to 96%. I have tried doing all the various battery calibration methods, but none help ( mostly because i can never really get up too 100%, not matter how many times i charge it). Is my battery faulty?

Thanks in advance
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mcord11758:
You are on a 2.2.1 rom. Try as you might you will net get 100%. Known issue
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 13a:
Yes, I am on 2.2.1. Do you suggest trying a different one? I am thinking of switching to a Rogers based one (my captivate is from Rogers)
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mcord11758:
Switching will give you your 100%. Not really an issue for me
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diablo009:
Switch to a 2.2 based kernel. I got 100% when on 2.2.1 rom but a 2.2 based kernel, like SetiroN's v1.4.7.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 13a:
Ok, sounds good, i will give it a try. thank you for the advice :)
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 13a:
Bump for more advice :(

I tried all the above, and switched to firefly ROM, but after calibrating it (as in had to try at least 10 times charging it to even get to 99%) it improved by 1%, so now it charges to 97%. Any more suggestions? thx.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diablo009:
That's strange. Which version did u use? 1.4.7 1200 version always worked for me.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 13a:
Well, that kernel is not compatible with the firefly rom (i could be wrong) I have not had time to try too many combinations, but that's my next step today. I shall try a different 2.2.1 rom with the kernel you suggested. Switching to a Rogers 2.2 did not fix the problem tho. I will report back and let you know.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 13a:
I was referring to switching back to stock when I said I I tried the suggestions. Like I said above, I will try your method tonight. I wanted to see if there is a solution without flashing. Thx for the advice again.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newter55:
It amazes me what people go through for the littlest things. If your battery is charging fully, to around 4180mv after removing it from the charger, it is full regardless of what the % reading is. Continually "calibrating" and "bump charging" is pointless and will cause more harm in the long run.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 13a:
It worked! Problem solved. Thank you! I have used the Setiron 1.5.6 kernel, and my battery is at 100%.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 13a:
Yes, I agree, but it was just bugged me, so I tried to fix it. Nothing wrong with that.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diablo009:
Even I was so bugged out with it initially I switched to SetiroN's. But I now I learnt to live with it.
[GT540 Optimus General] gtg93:
Hi,

I've recently bought a LG GT540 (second hand) on CyanogenMOD 2.2 (Froyo) but it was on 02 and I'm on TMobile - The bloke at the market wouldn't unlock so I bought a code off the net and tried putting it in myself only to be displayed the error: Incorrect MMI Type.

After reading some forums I concluded that a bug in that version I was running prevented unlocking and gave this error so decided to go back to the original 2.1 ROM (this is where the fun(?) starts).

The recovery mode wouldn't work on the phone so I decided to use fastboot but when researching how to do it I came across KDZ_FW_UPD and that sounded simple so decided to use that. How wrong I was.... I've tried flashing various different ROMS on but the most successful version is V20A 02 UK ROM which gets me to the Android loading screen but the phone just hangs there.

Can anyone help me with this? How can I get my phone to work again because at the moment I have a very pretty (and very expensive) paper weight. I'm running Windows Enabler, Disabled The LG Modem in device manager and the settings Im using are:

Type: 3GQCT (Tried it on CDMA too)

Phone Mode: DIAG (Tried in Emergency and CS_Emergency)

Apart from the Android Loading screen I can only boot into Download Mode and I've tried loading the ROM both ways

Really hope someone can help and I'll be very greatful.

Thanks In advance
[GT540 Optimus General] pepi74:
Did you use fastboot or original KDZ rom?
[GT540 Optimus General] gtg93:
Supposedly it was the original 02 UK ROM for the phone but Im not sure - I'm guessing it's not fastboot as I can't boot into that mode.
[GT540 Optimus General] pepi74:
I am saying (just for me) but it looks like that once flashed with fastboot rom, there is no way back , so original roms cannot be used.

If used , got result you got - phone doesnot work

Some peoples says they succeed, but there is many more ( every day) they stuck like you and cannot revert phone to use original roms.

I open many threads on different forums, but no one reply to me and send me procedure how to made that phone works with original rom.

It works with fastboot roms ( 90% says that) but there is no luck for normal roms.

So you can always make this: flash it with KDZ and use original ROM from LG, and sent him to service.
[GT540 Optimus General] gtg93:
Okay, a fastboot ROM would be fine for me... I don't care to be honest as long as I can get it working.

Do you happen to have a link to a fastboot ROM I could use? Considering it would probably have to be an 02 UK ROM.
[GT540 Optimus General] pepi74:
Since you are from UK, and any ROM have English, you can use any fastboot rom.

FASTBOOT Europe OPEN
[GT540 Optimus General] gtg93:
Will that work though? I was told that because the phone is locked to 02 I'll need an 02 ROM, or have I been misinformed?
[GT540 Optimus General] pepi74:
My phone was also locked to my network, and I use baltic ROM and I am from Europe :)

So try, because you cannot lost anything, and can get much more :)
[GT540 Optimus General] gtg93:
Okay, thanks for your help :) I will give it a try and post back with the results.
[GT540 Optimus General] pepi74:
Ok, upgrade is fail, but can you eneter into fastboot?

If you can try

fastboot -w

and then flash with same kdz
[GT540 Optimus General] gtg93:
Yes, I can boot into fastboot, I think, it's just a blank screen, is that correct?

I'll give it a go and hopefully that will sort it :D

Thanks again
[GT540 Optimus General] pepi74:
Then you will do this:

when you are in fastboot

fastboot -w

then remove battery and flash with rom ( link will be in private message)

that rom is OPEN EUROPE fast boot , but have blue screen with white letters when you are in fastboot. So in that case we can verify 100% that you are in fast boot.

And if you can enter in fast boot then you will flash recovery img, and I will send to you my recovery, so try to flash with recovery option ( or maybe you have own recovery backup)
[GT540 Optimus General] gtg93:
I'm managing to use flashboot now, but I'm having issues sending my own recovery image over, as when I do, i get the message:

C:\>FASTBOOT flash system system.img

sending 'system' (227145 KB)... FAILED (remote: data too large)

finished. total time: 0.031s

My recovery image is 221MB but I read somewhere that fastboot doesn't like fairly large files. Any chance you could link up yours like you mentioned earlier?
[GT540 Optimus General] pepi74:
Solution is easy: turn off your phone, then remove SD card from phone,

locate directory of recovery on SD card dir name is clockworkmod .

under that directory, make new one with any short name and put your files in that directory.

Then put SD card back, power up phone with HOME+ POWER

enter clockwork recovery ,and chose restore from menu, find your shortname directory name and that is that

your phone will be restored

Tell me, now when you can enter fastboot ( not flashboot as you say) does mobile turn on , is it work?

And since now you can use fastboot, always make fastboot -w before anything else.
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] TheBiles:
I've got it themed up for Cyanogen goodness:

Not only do the shapes randomly change in colors, but any time you swipe across the screen or click an icon it creates a ripple effect like in a lake. I suggest trying it out if you're looking for a nice live wallpaper that is good for showing off.
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] stian230:
will try it ;)

Edit: cool I will keep this
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] flak0:
Thanks for the suggestion. I was looking for the perfect wallpaper and found it.
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] pwisseh:
Hiya!

I have a question for the first and the third poster, how do you change the colour of the topbar? (the wifi-icon, the battery icon etc) because mine are just a plain and boring white :(
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] TheBiles:
We're using Gingerbread ROMs (i.e. CyanogenMod 7 or GingerVilian).
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] muriani:
I've been using LightGrid Pro for awhile, it's the perfect update to good old Popsquares.

Of course, I rarely see it except for the lockscreen, since I can't seem to pull myself away from Slidescreen Pro as my homescreen.
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] corrado85:
where could I download this?
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] andymyrick:
http://www.androidzoom.com/android_themes/wallpapers/light-grid-pro-live-wallpaper_mbgi.html

you can download it from that site
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] immune15:
Lightgrid pro now has theme sharing. Let's see some of your themes !
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] immune15:
http://com.joko.lgt/1q0000000207v001fvvvv0s0gg089005042ok1h30q00e7g8g05b42o01s08vi3v248vv
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] xVenusx:
can anyone post the .apk for this, i've paid for it but i can't seem to find the download on my market anymore, (this has been happening since i updated to 2.2.1 on my GT540)

sorry for being on the wrong section but it came up with related threads.
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] TheBiles:
What you're asking for is warez, and it's not going to happen. I'd suggest emailing the developer.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] TrueBlue_Drew:
Mac Instructions

Download THIS FILE Extract the 2 files inside it and place them on your Macintosh HD root. Plug in your phone to the usb, open terminal and type /adb devices.

It should now give u a serial #

To send a file using adb/fastboot the file must be placed in your mac HD Root or you must give the location in your command path.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] 92drls:
Wow this is so easy, thanks man. Only thing is, you said download the contents at the bottom of the post. where'd it go?

Edit: Oh the big Download spinning button.. I don't know how I missed it. Thanks again
[myTouch 4G Android Development] TrueBlue_Drew:
Not a prob...Please let me know if this works good for you.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] 92drls:
Just got back home and tried it. I'm prolly doing it wrong but it says exactly: c:\adb> push c: \adb\480x800_animationparticles1_blue.zip / data/local/bootanimation.zip hit anter and its done, gives me the size and seconds it took to transfer. I type adb reboot and it does but no go on the boot animation, same ol htc stuff

Rom: eViL-4g HD v.0.2.3

Sounds like I have adb successfully setup I just cant seem to figure out how to change the bootanimation. Know of a sure fire ways on the 4g? I could find several through other builds but not for the 4g specifically. I also tried through root explorer and emulator but no luck. Still boots the same, any help?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] TrueBlue_Drew:
Put the file you are trying to push in the same folder you created.

ReName it bootanimation.zip

To push your file use this command after you cd into the folder you created.

You also need to be in recovery with your system mounted.

adb push bootanimation.zip system/customize/resource/bootanimation.zip

That is the location of the bootanimation on that rom.

Hope this helped ;)
[myTouch 4G Android Development] 92drls:
Worked great thank you, know how to do the splash screen image too??!

Back on topic, your adb method was very easy and well instructed. I'll be thanking you on payday ;)

Edit: I found the thread about the splash screen by iriscience.. Thanks again
[myTouch 4G Android Development] TrueBlue_Drew:
I do know how to change it but would rather you have the fulfillment of learning how to do it yourself :p You can find a great guide and splashscreens in the thread by Iriscience. Make sure to thank him for it.

Back on topic, I'm glad this worked good for you. It really is pretty simple. I dont have have a donation link (I do this for the love of helping people mod their phone) but I would appreciate it if you hit the "Thanks" button at the bottom of any post that have helped you.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] geoffott:
Thanks for this... after two years owning android phones you finally got me to jump into adb instead of relying on the terminal emulator. I had tried before, but my PC never downloaded the SDK correctly, and I could never get it set up. Your download and instructions worked flawlessly.

Question: What is everyone's favorite mod using adb/fastboot? I already changed my splash screen, but I am hooked on trying out my new tool. :)
[myTouch 4G Android Development] 30Glock:
@trueblew, Thank you for this I follow all your threads and your always posting good Information, Your Instructions are simple and usefull. I am now ready to use adb, something I thought I would never venture In, Again Thanks.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] TrueBlue_Drew:
:D Thanks Guys, I appreciate the kind comments! My whole intention of this thread is to help people that couldnt or didn't want to set up the Android SDK have a good solid way of pushing and pulling files to their phone.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Vinsane:
Great guide Drew! I'll finally be giving adb a shot! I've always been intimidated by it.

This helps for sure.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] dominicanman912:
thank you! i hate the sdk tools! this works much quicker for me! my only question is that when i type in "adb devices" it lists my device but when i type in "fastboot devices" it doesnt list or do anything. it just basically drops to another line for me to enter another command. does that mean that i cant fastboot?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] TrueBlue_Drew:
You must be in fastboot (bootloader) for fastboot to recognize your device. You can get there by by turning off your phone then holding down the volume down button and the power button at the same time. Our you can use this command via adb (usb plugged in):

adb reboot bootloader

Your device should automatically go into fastboot from the bootloader. If it doesn't you can scroll to fastboot using the volume button and hit the power button.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] dominicanman912:
Thank you for answering my question! I have been reading a lot about adb over the past few days and I feel more comfortable with this way than the pain in the ass sdk method! When I get back on the pc, I will be sure to hit that thanks button because you have been a great help.

Sent From my ICE COLD HTC Glacier aka MyTORCH4G!
[myTouch 4G Android Development] koolkid09:
How do I flash a recovery using fastboot.

I have an Evo Shift and I was told I could use this method.

The recovery is here along with the vague directions. 2nd Post. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=932153
[myTouch 4G Android Development] TrueBlue_Drew:
Set up adb/fastboot using the instructions in the first post. put your recovery in the folder you created and make sure it is namesd recovery.img . When you have done that and adb will recognize your device you can type these commands pressing enter after each one:

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
[myTouch 4G Android Development] koolkid09:
Thank you so much!! I have been trying to do this for the past hour now! lol
[myTouch 4G Android Development] daewond3r:
Awesome post! Saved me a (potentially painful) convo with a friend who's just getting into modding his MT4G.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] kirkcody:
error

I feel like an idiot, idk what im doing wrong, in command prompt i get this message, 'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file......what am I doing wrong?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] TrueBlue_Drew:
Sound like you have not cd correctly into the folder that adb is in.

Sent from my HTC Glacier
[myTouch 4G Android Development] kirkcody:
LOL Drew what does that mean? ima noob when it comes to commands and adb...? when i extract your zip do i place the extracted folder or the contents of the extracted folder ie. AdpWinApi.dll into the created adb folder?....and thanks again for your help
[myTouch 4G Android Development] TrueBlue_Drew:
You need the contents of the extracted zip. There are 4 files that need to be in the adb folder you created.

Then open a command prompt and follow step 4. Make sure you use cd\adb and not cd/adb. You should now be running your command prompt through the folder you just CD'd to. (CD means Change Directory)
[myTouch 4G Android Development] std396:
So how do i root? with ADB?

Question i finally got this working in my windows seven computer. So what commands do i need to run to root my device?

Pleas help, thanks in advance!!
[myTouch 4G Android Development] TrueBlue_Drew:
I sent you a PM with this link and instructions. Please let me know if you are successful or if you need any more help
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Crazydaddy:
Gonna use this! Thank you!
[myTouch 4G Android Development] xs11e:
The download link keeps downloading an empty .zip file????

Has it been removed/altered/fubared or is it ????

I finally got the thing to recognize my phone and now this? :confused:
[myTouch 4G Android Development] TrueBlue_Drew:
The download link seems to be working fine for me but if you still cant get it, I will be happy to post a mirror for you. Just let me know.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] xs11e:
Thanks, it worked as it should after I rebooted my PC. Weird.... but all is well now.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Jacezo:
I cant get this to work. I'm on mac so it seems like it should be easy but when I type /adb devices into my phone it says adb not found.

EDIT: do you type it into terminal on the mac itself or the device?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] E.my4G:
So I followed all your steps and it worked great...But its not finding any devices. I have USBDebugging on. What should I do?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Phateless:
Drew this looks like a great tutorial. I've been thinking lately how painfully out of date all of our ADB/FASTBOOT guides are so this comes at a perfect time. Thanks for doing this!

We need a thumbs-up smiley.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] TrueBlue_Drew:
you need to open a command prompt on the mac and type the

/adb devices

I apologize for the confusion and will update the OP so as to try and avoid confusion.

I'm not sure why it wouldnt be finding your device. You can try a bettery pull and reboot. Does it say anything or just "waiting for device" or what? Also, what rom and root steps have you taken if any?

Thanks
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Jacezo:
Thanks i figured that out and got it to recognize my device but when I open adb it doesn't alow me to type anything into the command prompt.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] castuis:
I've noticed a few people seem to get confused as to what a command prompt is so heres a short explanation for windows user, open your start menu(lower left on screen haha) and in the line at the bottom that says "start search" type the word "COMMAND PROMPT" now at the top of the list that pulls up you will see "COMMAND PROMPT" select that and that is your command prompt

Im not explaining this to flame anyone but I will say that if my post helped you you should probably step back and read a bit more on the DOs and DONTs of using a rooted phone before you accidentally brick, luckily this site has people like DREW that are simplifying things down from "way to confusing" to "hey I think I can do that" BTW Thanks Again DREW
[myTouch 4G Android Development] TrueBlue_Drew:
I agree and thanks. I was going to try and put together a quick little video guide for this thread but I havent had a chance yet. I will try to within the next couple of days.

Also, in XP if you open up the Start Menu and click on the "Run", then type "cmd" and hit enter it will open a command prompt.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] lanternslight456:
I can't find the driver on my phone, I even did searches for 'htc', 'driver', 'drivers' 'htcdriver' and can't get anything, I even went through a bunch of the files with no luck. Any advice?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] TrueBlue_Drew:
The HTC Drver installer should be on your sdcard unless it somehow got removed but either way you can DOWNLOAD IT HERE. Just copy it to your sdcard and then run/click it with your phone plugged in. You might not have to do it like that but that is how I would suggest.

Thanks
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Jacezo:
Ok thanks but instead of fixing the way I said something it would be more helpful to try to help me out with my problem. I don't know how not knowing the correct name for a command prompt will lead me to bricking my phone anyway. Thanks forbthe clarification though.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] TrueBlue_Drew:
were you able to get it going?