I have an unlocked HTC HD7, but don't have a developer account.
I have only just read that installing Mango re-locks your phone.
How would I unlock my phone after installing Mango?
I'm half way through installing Mango lol...
I have registry editor and touchXperience (dunno if they will work on Mango)
I also done the thing to stop the phone being re-locked (the HTC only thing where you install HTC Connection Setup and put the CustClear.provxml on your phone)
VegaNovus said:
I have an unlocked HTC HD7, but don't have a developer account.
I have only just read that installing Mango re-locks your phone.
How would I unlock my phone after installing Mango?
I'm half way through installing Mango lol...
I have registry editor and touchXperience (dunno if they will work on Mango)
I also done the thing to stop the phone being re-locked (the HTC only thing where you install HTC Connection Setup and put the CustClear.provxml on your phone)
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Try a search or try reading a couple threads, all of this has been answered already numerous times.
Mango re-locks your phone, and any homebrew apps you have installed will not work once you update to Mango. There is no way to Chevron unlock your phone at all yet. You need a developer account to unlock, and even then, because of new app restrictions Mango introduces, certain homebrew apps (particularly ones that mess the the system itself) will no longer work.
I did read other threads but couldn't make out a straight answer :/
Damn, so you think we're gonna have to wait for Chevron Labs or will someone here crack it?
VegaNovus said:
I did read other threads but couldn't make out a straight answer :/
Damn, so you think we're gonna have to wait for Chevron Labs or will someone here crack it?
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The Chevron people will not crack it because they are not working directly with Microsoft to offer a cheap solution for non-developers to unlock their phones. Those plans have yet to be announced yet, but its coming soon.
I'm assuming eventually, someone other than the Chevron people will figure it out. They always do.
I have an idea Im going to try out tonight. Dont know if the mango update is gonna delete/move/overwrite the file but if the file is still there from unlocked nodo to mango then it should unlock the phone again after the mango update allowing you to install advanced config and preventing relock and allow max unsigned apps.
Tried to do it this morning but me being stupid forgot to prevent relock when updating nodo. So I ended up just updating all the way to mango and will reflash a pre-nodo rom and try it all again when I get a couple of hours to myself tonight.
As long as the file doesnt get touched, which it might not since all my other stuff was still there after mango though I couldnt use it, I cant see it not working. Though Im not a super techie.
How about the Trick with the HTC Connection Setup? We just need to put the Provxml in the Windows folder before updating and after the successfully Update start the HTC Connection Setup to rewrite the Registry Information!?
dergutehirte said:
How about the Trick with the HTC Connection Setup? We just need to put the Provxml in the Windows folder before updating and after the successfully Update start the HTC Connection Setup to rewrite the Registry Information!?
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that's exactly what I'm gonna try.
Connection setup wont boot in Mango.
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Connection setup wont boot in Mango.
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Just downloaded from market and works fine. Wasn't under HTC apps though. Had to search for it.
Did you sideload it on before mango? Cuz I planned on installing it from the market when on unlocked nodo.
And I'm gonna give it a go now. I'll report back.
It Worked.... I repeat IT WORKED.
Gonna start a new thread with my custclear.provxml. Ill link to it in a few minutes.
Heres the thread with my custclear.provxml file and a short rundown.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15275506#post15275506
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Hi there, how do I downgrade my Windows Phone 7.5 build 7720 to 7704? (It's okay, I just want to unlock it using Chevron.. I can't do it on build 7720..
Oh yeah, I'm using HTC 7 Mozart
Thanks in advance
you can try this before you downgrade : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1215501
hmm, you mean his tutorial in number 2? I haven't unlock my phone sincce I was using build 7403..
winzzzzz said:
Hi there, how do I downgrade my Windows Phone 7.5 build 7720 to 7704? (It's okay, I just want to unlock it using Chevron.. I can't do it on build 7720..
Oh yeah, I'm using HTC 7 Mozart
Thanks in advance
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recover the backup made during update process
hmm, how do I get the backup file?
In Zune go to the update page of your phone. After Zune finished searching updates for your phone their should also be a possibilty to restore a backup. You can also use this tool to restore your backup: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103011
The location of your backup is:
C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Phone Update\
EDIT: If you don't see a possibilty to restore your backup in Zune & don't see any files in the "Windows Phone Update" folder & don't have a developer unlocked phone & didn't move your backup to any other location: The only two ways to get a developer unlock are:
1. Flashing an older ROM to get back to 7004 or 7008.
2. Register as a developer at Microsoft - this costs money.
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okay, I get it now.. thanks a lot..
Result: I flashed with an older ROM, to 7004
can provide link to the 7004 htc mozart rom? thanks.
Please help me!
The story is this... I've updated my phone first to 8112 and I used like 4 language packs, everything was OK, so I did the 8773 update using more languages (I believe six of them) and now I can't access to the about section (no, I cannot do a hard reset) to the WIFI settings, also to the add new email, the thing is that I cant restore it also because zune keep saying to me that I have no restore point in this PC (thats wrong, i DO have one) and theres nothing that I can do...
I've tried to send the language packs in order but the phone keeps telling me "update unsuccesful" So... What can I do? How can I reinstall new software or restore it? HELP PLEASE!
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The story is this... I've updated my phone first to 8112 and I used like 4 language packs, everything was OK, so I did the 8773 update using more languages (I believe six of them) and now I can't access to the about section (no, I cannot do a hard reset) to the WIFI settings, also to the add new email, the thing is that I cant restore it also because zune keep saying to me that I have no restore point in this PC (thats wrong, i DO have one) and theres nothing that I can do...
I've tried to send the language packs in order but the phone keeps telling me "update unsuccesful" So... What can I do? How can I reinstall new software or restore it? HELP PLEASE!
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It appears that your phone is in an unstable state (I suspect due to missing language packs sent during the update)
The last generated backup would be at the the following location:
%userprofile%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Phone
If the backup does exists at the above location maybe try using WPCabSender to do the restore.
Also is it possible that the phone is in a guest sync relationship within Zune? Maybe that could be a reason why Zune does not "see" the backup in this case.
If worse comes to worst, I think you might have to flash it back to your original ROM and start over.
Ttblondey ,thanks a lot....
Ok my problem is I used the tool to upgrade my Windows Phone to mango beta 2 (build 7712) from NoDo. I then got a new computer. No longer having the old NoDo backup I cannot revert, but then Microsoft said you would not have to go back to NoDo. So I have tried multiple times, but everytime I try to upgrade to the RTM 7720. It fails at the end and gives me an error code 80180048 and then my phone is fine, but is still on 7712. I have also hard reset it and that didn't fix it either. Can anybody help with this?
I cannot help you.
I cannot help you, you are very smart, but I cannot help you. I am terrible sorry. I would help you if I could.
themanofwisdom said:
I cannot help you, you are very smart, but I cannot help you. I am terrible sorry. I would help you if I could.
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I am kinda looking for a somewhat better answer than that, but thank you anyway.
Look on the dedicated forum, or the wiki, for your phone. You'll find the various release ROMs. You can flash one of those ROMs to your phone to either put it back on NoDo or upgrade it to Mango directly. This will erase all content on your phone, but since you already tried a hard reset I'm guessing you won't mind.
I flashed my HTC Trophy back to nodo with a custom rom and everything worked out great. I unlocked it with no problem but when interop unlocking it I lost my 3G and I didn't make a back up. Is there a reg edit or a patch or a hack to get it back?
Wait, why were you "interop-unlocking" a NoDo device? The interop-lock wasn't added until Mango. Do you mean you installed the retail Mango update on top of a custom ROM?
In any case, the two obvious options are to try running AutoDataConfig (I don't know if that works on CDMA phones, but it's just some registry settings to enable it, and then you reboot), or just either hard-reset or re-flash the ROM.
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Wait, why were you "interop-unlocking" a NoDo device? The interop-lock wasn't added until Mango. Do you mean you installed the retail Mango update on top of a custom ROM?
In any case, the two obvious options are to try running AutoDataConfig (I don't know if that works on CDMA phones, but it's just some registry settings to enable it, and then you reboot), or just either hard-reset or re-flash the ROM.
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LOL, my fault GoodDay, I forgot to mentioned that I actually updated all the way up to Mango. Had a senior moment there; it was a long day at work today. Sorry.
I'm actually re-flashing now. but it's all good, that's the fun of tinkering with the phone..
If i remember right heathcliff posted a fix for that in the interopt unlock thread.
If someone has the link on how to create a backup \ restore point that would be awesome.
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If someone has the link on how to create a backup \ restore point that would be awesome.
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I use this one and it works good. Have used it many times.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346276&highlight=simple+backup
When you do your IU on Mango, make sure you follow the VZW Trophy procedure in this thread to keep your 3G (follow it closely!). It is a little different from the norm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17752527&postcount=1
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I use this one and it works good. Have used it many times.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346276&highlight=simple+backup
When you do your IU on Mango, make sure you follow the VZW Trophy procedure in this thread to keep your 3G (follow it closely!). It is a little different from the norm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17752527&postcount=1
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Thanks LiFePo4
I've flashed my palm pre with ease. I've also done the same to my Samsung Transform. There have always been guides on how to do so. I'm having trouble finding any guide on how to flash a custom rom to my Arrive. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
first: you are going to need to install HSPL. when you reboot with holding down the "volume - " button, what shows up as the SPL? 1.x? good, install the HSPL, anything higher? you'll have to downgrade.
Once you install the HSPL, it is as simple are running the RUU updater from ansar or the DFT rom
here is the HSPL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195647
and here is the SPL downgrader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22574586&postcount=970
Thanks, for the help..
Those roms are horrible to download. Terribly slow and often lose the connection. I finally got both of them after several hours of retrying. Trying the anasr rom first
cdowers said:
Thanks, for the help..
Those roms are horrible to download. Terribly slow and often lose the connection. I finally got both of them after several hours of retrying. Trying the anasr rom first
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in my opinion the DFT rom is a bit better. Ansar's would not allow updating the PRL, and would also throw an error on reboot. DFT is running smoothly on mine for the past week.
jeffc313 said:
in my opinion the DFT rom is a bit better. Ansar's would not allow updating the PRL, and would also throw an error on reboot. DFT is running smoothly on mine for the past week.
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what version is yours?
4?
blanket said:
what version is yours?
4?
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I'm running the "DFT Freedom Gold_C V1 for Sprint"
if I am reading things right I need to run the rom upgrade utility to downgrade my spl to version 1.xx from the current 4.xx but I can't get the ruu to work, I keep getting error 260 connection. Any idea what I am doing wrong? The readme file says to reset the device and or the computer, which I've tried but still get the error.
Also, if I restore my phone to nodo will that accomplish the same thing (downgrade to spl 1.xx)?
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if I am reading things right I need to run the rom upgrade utility to downgrade my spl to version 1.xx from the current 4.xx but I can't get the ruu to work, I keep getting error 260 connection. Any idea what I am doing wrong? The readme file says to reset the device and or the computer, which I've tried but still get the error.
Also, if I restore my phone to nodo will that accomplish the same thing (downgrade to spl 1.xx)?
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you should only have to run the utility to downgrade the SPL. When you boot up the phone into the bootloader by holding down "Volume -" on boot, do you get the "Serial" at the bottom?
When you plug into your PC, does it change to "Usb" for that same line?
It does say serial at the bottom but it doesnt change when I connect it to the pc, if it is already connected to my pc when I boot into bootloader mode it does say usb though.
edit: I figured it out, apparently the driver didnt install
so, I've successfully flashed my arrive to the dft freedom rom and I love it (especially enabled internet sharing) but now I have a noobish question. Is the rom updateable? (through Zune or otherwise) or will I have to flash again and reload all my apps and contacts in order to apply an update?
This is why I've been holding off flashing. I haven't NEEDED the ICS yet and I was worried whether or not it would take updates. So I was going to wait until an update started pushing and see what everyone else experienced.......
turdsamich said:
so, I've successfully flashed my arrive to the dft freedom rom and I love it (especially enabled internet sharing) but now I have a noobish question. Is the rom updateable? (through Zune or otherwise) or will I have to flash again and reload all my apps and contacts in order to apply an update?
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Honestly, I'm not sure. But the chances of sprint pushing out any more updates is pretty low. 7720 is a very old build, you'd think that they would have done an update since then.
I currently have the stock Rom on the HTC Arrive on Sprint. For those of you that have done it, is it worth putting in a custom ROM?
I just finished flashing dft gold_c v1 rom on my arrive that I got today. I'm liking it a lot so far and it seems faster than stock rom. I like the additional apps and being fully unlocked for loading whatever I want. I'm brand new to the arrive but the flash went smoothly.
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I just finished flashing dft gold_c v1 rom on my arrive that I got today. I'm liking it a lot so far and it seems faster than stock rom. I like the additional apps and being fully unlocked for loading whatever I want. I'm brand new to the arrive but the flash went smoothly.
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Awesome! I want to be able to backup all of my SMS messages before I do it though. Is that possible without the custom ROM?
Was unable to save my SMS without a custom ROM so I did it anyway. so far everything is working great. I'm using DFT Freedom Gold_C V1.
Anyone know the differences between the DFT Freedom Gold and Ansar's ROM ?
I haven't tried Ansar's rom yet since there were issues with the prl and network update functions. Now that he has a new tango version out that fixes it, I may try it soon. It will be hard to leave the dft rom because it works perfectly for me and I have it all set up the way I want it. The few added features of tango may make me switch though...like video mms.
My phone was interop unlocked and this morning it just stoped I haven't even updated the stupid v3 HTC drivers or anything else, it just lost it's ulock for no reason. Please help, I will pay someone for a fully unlocked Custom ROM (Spark_W/Trophy CDMA_Hybrid) if I have to. Thank you.
How did you dev unlock your phone?
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I have a new theory. There have been people reporting loosing their IU very recently. I also know someone asked if the HTCHUB update could do that and I am now thinking it might be the cause.
I do not have the HTCHUB installed and I still have IU. My wifes phone has HTCHUB BUT not running in the background and still has IU. I just looked and saw HTCHUB has an update - I deleted HTCHUB form my wifes phone and did not allow the update.
Is it possible HTC HUBs update pushes new drivers that break IU????? I know GDTD said it could be possible. It is ironic to see the lose of IUs for not apparent reason and a HTC Hub update.
A) I had the spontaneous re-lock problem, and don't use HTC Hub.
B) The HTC HUB app is an app like any other, aside from the fact that it uses ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES. All of its files are in the install directory or data directory (download the XAP and see for yourself, if you want).
3) HTC drivers are stored in ROM. Nothing short of a CAB update can change them.
4) Even using ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES, HTC Hub has no more access to the phone than any other app requiring interop-unlock. Once the v2 or later drivers are installed, it couldn't write the MaxUnlockedApp registry value even if the devs wanted to.
Restoring to previous state now, I think it was working with 7720 with no issue and also with 7740; as soon as I went to 7801 it started acting funny.
I just don't get why your not running DFT rom after all the effort to install HSPL....
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I just don't get why your not running DFT rom after all the effort to install HSPL....
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Hi again TheXev; thanks for your reply but I don't know where to get the DFT ROM, I sent a PM to wang but never got a response.
With the above being said, where else can I get this DFT ROM? I have $10 in my pay pal account for whomever can get this ROM for me.