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[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] jkoen2009:
I tried several Android roms both sd and NAND even a few ram versions however once I used the win7 I loved it. True there's not as many apps and games but how many do you actually use? I lost pandora but gained Netflix and found alternatives to pandora. The ui is awesom on win7 ,smooth ,nice hd resolution ,great FB and gps I'm in with the win7 now just sitting back and waiting on updates.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] THUDUK:
If WP7 could give you even the slightest bit of Multi Tasking, perhaps allow three apps to be held in ram

If the camera worked OK under low light flash conditions

Gsensor needs fixing as its 10 degrees out when playing games like Need for speed

And there needs to be a few more very important apps available.

All of these will be sorted via XDA or Microsoft, fingers crossed for the first point.

OK Android may be slower and feel a bit old fashioned and clunky, but its app market is brimming like the Apple one, multitasking seems to work better, although never as good as WM6.5

Any issues with cameras for me totally destroy the whole build, this is why I waited to go over to Android until they eventually sorted the camera issues, with WP7 the camera is annoying as its brilliant ok slightly greenish in daylight but use a flash and the thing cant focus and totally green blurs the whole image.

I could even just about cope with out multitasking, shame as you cant even have resco radio running while you do other things.

Please get these things sorted because WP7 blows all the other UI's out the water with:

GPS fix instant and accurate

Keyboard wonderful

UI fast, fun and interesting

Games are unbelievable

Calendar is quick and simple to use

Office, even better than WM version

Sound quality is outstanding

Don't mention dual booting to me, can you imaging your in a meeting, my choice of UI would be WP7 for its quick calendar and super fast and brilliant office application, then comes the point for a quick snap of what we are discussing, before the fast passed meeting fly's onwards, "errrr hold on everyone while I boot up Android so I can take an indoor picture of this product"...
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] psyCORe:
LOL ... 'retard' moment :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] THUDUK:
Funnily enough this actually happened to me the other day, bloomin thing just wouldn't focus or take a decent picture...thus why I am back with Android for now:D
[Nexus S General] robstunner:
Found this video and, thought I might post it for XDA to see it. sorry if its a repost!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5isZ05fRFI
[Nexus S General] kenvan19:
Very interesting. Little disappointed that he doesn't seem to know much about the phone specs but its nice. I'm glad to see a review that doesn't seem biased lol
[Nexus S General] distortedloop:
I'm a "fan" of Leo's and like most of his work/podcasts, but when it comes to phones, he's very fickle and quick to say the newest phone out there is the best and his daily driver.

Thanks for the link, I'll watch it with interest. I haven't seen it yet, but I do hear Leo mention the NS is his current favorite phone on many of his podcasts. It was the Droid X for quite a while, but mostly because of Verizon service I think.
[Nexus S General] robstunner:
yea, he actually brings that up, your spot on!
[Nexus S General] RogerPodacter:
i listen to TWiG every week, cant miss it!
[Nexus S General] distortedloop:
Yeah TWiG and TWiT top of my listen list whenever they come out. MacBreak's always been a must-listen, but not so much anymore since it's turned into iPad/iPhone break so much.

I actually had seen that video already, since it was part of TWiG, but it was a good watch the second time around.
[Nexus S General] BrianDigital:
i to listen every week to those podcasts, Leo is my Mr. Rodgers of the internet
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] katsumeiyo:
I've been hunting this issue on XDA but I've not found a solution, it's the eternal issue of keyboard switcher. I speak several languages, like a lot of people here. It is a royal pain to manually switch from english to french to spanish and back and forth. everytime i want to write in one language i have to change the entire locale.

So far, I found this:

-apowersms (if you go to setting, there is a language filter, which is very interesting because you can choose which language keyboard you need) (and the keyboard layout isn't so bad looking)

- softkeyboard (for the keyboard button, when you press it long, you can directly change to the language you want)

I'm trying to find, how to create a custom shortcut maybe to switch between the languages that I speak. something like this, so that I can switch languages for my gingerbread keyboard.

Does anyone out there have a better solution for my problem. let me know.

thanks
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elmerendeiro:
Using stock keyboard, go to the keyboard settings and search for something like "languages". Select the languages you want to use. Now swipe your finger on the space key to switch between the selected languages
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jack_R1:
Download AnySoftKeyboard (free), or SmartKeyboardPro (paid).
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Silberpfeil3110:
Hey guys,

i'm proud to say, that I have an activated WP7 HD2, and because we want to help each other, i want everyone to get that pleasure with an activated HD2 like i have. You can sideload apps, what is very cool if you only want to test WP7, but if you seriously want to use is (like I do) it would be better if you get a key. There's no keygen outside for WP7 but it's not necessary, because activate it is as easy as flashing WP7 :D

e too

In fact, nearly every country has a Microsoft central, and to call this central is much cheaper than calling in the USA, but there are much people who beg from other users for a key.

And most of them don't know, that also can search in google for their local MS phone number (or better if I say they are too lazy to do that), so I want to list the MS phone number for each country. (PM me if you have a country that I should add).

If you call such a number (Monday - Friday; 8am-6pm) only wait until someone picks up, don't dial anything. Just say you want to activate your HD7 and they maybe will refer you to another person. Wait... There you say again you want to activate your new HD7 and they will ask you for your name and your phone number. It must not be correct, they don't verify it, it's only for their database. Finished. They generate a new key for you and tell it to you. It's better if you write this key down, because it's too long to remember it ^.^.

The key has 20 digits or letters.

Sample (only random characters, no real key ^^):

B2RTZ

R6ZUH

8IJ7R

12PJU

Enter this key and you are available to sign into your Windows Live Account. Before you can download anything now, you have to make your phone think it's a HD7, there are several manuals, how you can do this, here is one good manual:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=911579

If you have done everything you are nearly finished, but there is one point you have to do. Open Zune on your computer and sign in with your Live ID (if you haven't done it already). Enter your country and other details and remember. If you enter a birthday younger than 18 years, to have to enter a second "parents" Live ID. If this step is finished you can download from the Marketplace on your phone and in Zune.

Have fun!

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MS PHONE NUMBERS:

(these numbers are local phones with normal fees)

Austria

+43 1 610640

0080022848283

Switzerland

0080022848283

(the same like Austria, it should work)

Germany

+49 89 31760

Poland

+48 22 5941000

Turkey

90 212 370 5555

United Kingdom

02034505855 Option 2 then Option 7

Bulgaria

080015555 Option 1

Rumania

+40 21 204 70 40

Please remember, that they can only create a limited amount of codes per week, if they can't give you one, just wait a few days and call them again, or you write an E-Mail to Microsoft USA with your Number, Name and maybe your IMEI.

Activating your WP7 HD2 is only one simple call away :D !

Cheers!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Essjaythegreat:
I tried that uk number but it didn't get me anywhere, kept asking me to key in some 6 digit number, has anyone else managed to get there key by calling these numbers?

Plus you would think ms customer services would be 24 hour
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Silberpfeil3110:
I've written the time, when the customer service is available => 8am-6pm.

And you don't have to choose an option when you call this number.

Call the number and don't dial anything... wait until someone picks up the phone!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] brinlarden:
i just rang, they bent over backwards to get me a key and put me straight through to generate me one. it all failed at the final hurdle though, apparently i need to call back in 72 as they have ran out of keys. darn. UK here.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] savo83:
Guys,

I have also been advised to call back in 72 hours (UK Helpline).

Just to clarify, select options 2 and then 7 and this will transfer you to the correct department.

Hope this helps. Please hurry and get a keygen! :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mcvpjd3:
New UK Number

MS have a dedicated WP7 team in the UK, I've just managed to get my activation code from them, it did require an IMEI code.

The number is 02034505855
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Silberpfeil3110:
Keygen won't be available for WP7 cause in the help center they create a random code and register it in their database. Only if they register a code, you can use it.

IMEI? That's interesting. Nice to know.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] savo83:
Trying now....
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] savo83:
I GOT AN ACTIVATION CODE!!! THAT IS THE NUMBER TO CALL. MANY THANKS!

I gave my IMEI, postcode and phone model (HD2).

They have no interest on the phone that you are using!

:D:D:D:D:D:D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Silberpfeil3110:
Maybe these support people don't even know, which phone supports WP7 and which not xDD

Next time I will say Nokia 3410 ^^
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] GodisaKappa:
I said i had a nexus 1.

LOL
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] arkatis:
NO WAY!!!!!!! :confused: :eek:

They are not so stupid! Are they???:rolleyes:
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] freemini:
lol, I think I'm gonna buy one more HD2(this time, I'll go and get it personally, AFTER I ensure that everything works) and when I install WP7 on that, I can try saying I have an iPhone or some BlackBerry. That would be REALLY funny.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] chumaj001:
Just to inform all Czech guys, in Czech Republic they are also giving codes without problem. Called, gave email and number and received code in about two minutes without any additional questions. Marketplace works without problem, but its impossible to buy apps, because microsoft probably only accepts cards issued in supported countries. Free aps and trials are working fine and it seems that the amount of apps is the same as in US market.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Silberpfeil3110:
WOT THA F*CK? xDDDDDDDDDDDDD

Hell yes, they maybe don't even know how WP7 looks like xD
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] xILukasIx:
I was given the phone number 08002848283 to call from Austria, it's a free number too ;-)

Very friendly people there!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] M@rtyn04:
Just spoke to a guy at MS Germany and told him at least 5 times that I was installing WP7 on an HD2. "Not a problem, sir, we have a lot of people using the HD2.". In Germany they have to ask if you mind the call being recorded or not, so I took the option to be recorded and made extra sure that I mentioned that I was in fact going to install it on an HD2. Keep my a** covered :p:p

I now have my activation code, which took about 3 mins to get. All he needed was my phone number, name and e-mail addy.

Thank you Microsoft!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] /b/-TarD:
Seems like their official stance differs from one another, but mostly I think MS couldn't give a damn about us activating WP7 on a HD2 :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] xILukasIx:
Oops. I noticed that I posted the wrong number, the one above will not work...

Correct number for Austria (maybe Germany and Switzerland too):

0080022848283

Do not press anything when asked so, just let the automated system run 3 times and you will get connected to an actual human person after that :-P

EDIT: I just had the urge to call them again and get myself another code, so now I have one to give away ;-) If anyone cannot get a code himself (Don't be lazy, calling them takes about 3 minutes, just ask when it REALLY does not work), he can have mine!

Just ask me via PM.

Code already given to someone!

I'll call them another time, as often as I can ;-)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] HTC HD2 Ger:
today i called to a woman at MS Germany whit accent.

i told her that i buyed a htc hd7 by ebay, and i need a activation code

because windows live ask for it. the ms woman said, you have a htc phone?

no problem! she ask me for my name, phone number, and email adress,

and than she gave me the code.

whether hd2 or HD7 is not relevant. except that one has a HTC!!!

a small tip, used for Germany not the number 01805-672255

but 089 3176-0 which is cheaper.

calling from another country to ms Germany

use the prefix (+49) 089 3176-0

sorry for my bad english
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Sharingan86:
Works

Brilliant post mate, just called the UK number, took roughly 10 minutes and they just ask for basic info and your IMEI number.

They asked for my address details also but i just advised them that my carrier already has the information and it didn't seem relevant.

The operator quickly moved on and granted me my activation code.

Gotta love Microsoft.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Silberpfeil3110:
It's the same number like in my post xD

Please compare ^^
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] acolak:
Hello.

I search forum but i cant find any topic about that.

I got key from microsoft live chat. But do any one have idea how many times i can use that key for activation? Are there any limit. Because i want to try some different roms. If there is an limit i wont :(
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] smuppy:
Is there any chance that someone can help a fellow HD2:er with this?... Would be highly appreciated.

//Sweden

[Edit]

Solved by phonecall, thanks MS support!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] khmerboytk:
unlucky me at cambodia dont know how to contact MS, i have try the chat method already not success also try email ... But still the same... :-(
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] nazgul7:
i tried contact by email,but they wrote me, that they cant send me code by email..
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Silberpfeil3110:
You can call MS or get in live-chat with them. These are the easiest and fastest ways to get a key.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Silberpfeil3110:
you can get as many keys from ms as you want, you only have to give them different informations ^^. And I said in my first post, you can use your key as often as you need it on your phone, but it wont work on another phone. after the first activation it saves your windows live id and hardware to this key.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] gatt088:
i wrote to microsoft by email, from the support site of my region (italy), and i didn't write nothing about hd7 or hd2...

"I've bought an HTC phone and i need activation code for windows phone 7. Thanks

-name and surname

-email (live account)"

simple without lies
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] MikeyM-CZ:
I have tried

So, I have tried this:

a) use chat which is on the Microsoft support site - they told me to call to the local Microsoft and they will generate it for me. They recognized my location via browser maybe.

b) I have called to my local Microsoft (Czech republic) - they told me that, they do not generate the activation codes.

c) I have used VPN to be connected via Boston and used chat again. They didnt recognize my location. But they told me, that only way how to get this key is to call to the Microsoft support - and only they can do it. And I really cannot call to U.S. :(
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Esquilax:
Sorry, i'm too lazy to write the whole "story" in english. It's about the German Hotline (worked without problems), so i think it's no problem to write in German ;)

Ich habe gerade bei der 089-er Nummer angerufen. Es ist ziemlich schnell eine freundliche Dame rangegangen, die mich weitergeleitet hat. Inzwischen gibt es doch ein Menü. Ich glaub ich hab die 2 (Punkt "Privatkunden") und die 5 (blablabla und (mit anderer Stimme :D) Windows Phone 7) gedrückt. Ich wurde dann zu einem Mitarbeiter mit leichtem russischen Akzent weiterverbunden, der mir problemlos einen Code generiert hat. Er wollte nur Vor- und Nachname, E-Mail-Adr. und eine Telefonnummer. Ich hab auch echte Daten gegeben (warum auch nicht... ;) ).

Alles in allem hat das knapp über 5 Min gedauert (inklusive ein bisschen Suchen im Menü).

@Silberpfeil Danke für den Beitrag

edit: 6:36PM: Konnte mein HD2 mit dem Code erfolgreich aktivieren :)

bye

Alex
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Silberpfeil3110:
Hey Alex, If first I'm glad to help you! :)

I'm from austria but english is obligated here, so I will translate your post ;)

(In the future you can use google translator as well, it works good enough to understand the important things ^^).

He called the german service number and a woman answered, who redirected him further. In the automatic menu he dialled 2 and then 5 and he was redirected to a man who asked him for some information about him and his phone and he got his key very fast and everything worked well ^^

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

My advise to you would be, that you call the austrian service number. the call will take about 5 minutes and will cost maybe 3 or 4 € from Czech republic (you have to talk german or at least english ^^). it's not very expensive and you have your key very fast i would advise you to call them by yourself. but if this is really not an option for you, try to ask someone, if he could get a key for you, just pm somebody, who answered in this thread ;)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] MikeyMCZ:
Well, the problem is solved now - as I wrote into another thread.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Esquilax:
Thanks for the translation

Ok, i will remember the next time ;)

Google Translator? Hmm, no...i think it's better to task my brain because i learned it...some years ago... :D

I just had to flash my WP7 again because i "bricked" it with Android Dual-Boot... ;)

The activation code worked again without problems.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Silberpfeil3110:
I'm not sure if the key relies on the phone or the Windows Live ID, but on the same phone you can use your key as often as you want!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] grintazzo:
andress email microsoft,please
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] adamlayzell69:
I got my key in less than five minutes here in the uk. I called Microsoft on the uk number, option 2 option 7, got straight through to someome. I told him i had bought a windows 7 phone that day and it was asking for an activation code. At that point the representative Apologised and took my phone number, e-mail address (no IMEI) and said a key would be with me within 5 minutes. Anyone out there who is scared to ring Microsoft because your using an HD2, don't be. He never asked what phone i was using and like i say was more apologetic that i could not use it properly! In less than 5 minutes i had my code and now im enjoying using WP7 110% more than before. I basically have all the useful apps that i had on my 6.5 Energy ROM and some brilliant Windows live games. Fruit ninja is just a treat!!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] optyqus:
Got my key from Microsoft Romania in a matter of minutes.

This is the number: +40 21 204 70 40

Press 1 or 2 to select the language then press 4 (as I recall) to select "Home user". An operator answers you, you tell him your request, he'll ask you your name, an email adress and the region/town you call from. He then puts you on hold for a few seconds then he gives your code. Fast & easy :cool:
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] wicksie:
Dialled UK number, there is no Option 7 - only 3 options, pressed 3 and asked for activation

Had to give IMEI from HD2 - waiting on hold

Ok, 2 minutes later I have my code...about to try to access Live

...and there you have it, working, THANK YOU
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] nofear365:
Just called 1800MICROSOFT and had NO issues what so ever. Asked the automated operator for Technical support and told it that I was a personal user. Was then transfered to an actual person, told him I need an activation key for my HD7. Had me on hold for 5 mins or so and first apologized for everything, then gave me the key.

Downloading my apps from the marketplace now!!!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] glenbo:
Works just as you have said.I was asked for my e mail,phone number and IMEI,it is not compulsory to give your home adress.Got my code generated in 10 minutes.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] diabolo70135:
The Tel. Number for Austria is: 08000 123 345

Then type in 5

Than 2

Than 5

and u get conncted.. ;)

i just needet the name, my email, and the country.. ;)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mgnrfan:
Well trying since yesterday with MS helpline.. all they keeping doing is asking me proof of purchase of my windows phone 7.. can anyone help me getting a key?

my email ID mgnrfan@gmail.com
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] niteman1969:
Just phoned uk number today and all they asked for was imei and email address

and got the code over the phone and a copy sent to my email in less than 5 mins.

So I'm a very happy bunny.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] jg400:
Phoned in from the UK today, converstion went along the following lines

MS: Hello can I help

Me: My phone has just asked me for an activation code

MS: Ah you must be a new windows phone user

Me: thats correct ( thinks, well I have only just loaded the rom ;) )

MS: Ok Can I have your email address

Me: (gives my windows live email) there you go

MS: Thankyou and now can I ask you for your IMEI

ME: Yep I have it ready

MS: Ah where did you realise we needed that !

ME: I googled the activation code error

MS: Ok ,

ME: Here is code

MS: (Silence for 30 seconds then ) Did you get your new Windows Phone today

ME: No this week , just tried to use Market today

MS: AH! well here is your activation code abcde,fgjij etc etc, we will also email it you

ME: thx

MS: Would you like to try it now while I wait

Me: No thanks

MS: Ok no problem , (and then the killer quote did he know all a long ! ) Thank you for being such a loyal MS customer!

Anyway tried the code and all works fine , huzza!

Got the email as well !
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ForgetfulGuru:
Thank you all working here used the uk number and all went really well.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] DripleX:
I activated my phone via internet chat with microsoft support.

On this site

https://support.live.com/default.aspx?productkey=oepwp7cf&brand=oepwp7&ct=chatts (german)

He only asked me for phone model and provider.

I got the activation code in less than 3 min...