ok, first off all I have to say that I have explore this forum searching for this answer, and yes there is some things that are very useful. but, since I'm new in these things (I have some knowledge, but I'm little afraid to do something in which I'm not to familiar), I would love to see best and the simplest way to do with tutorials or reference that is compact (or at least what to do first, second...). So how to jailbreak it to use windows device manager so I can install other apps besides market apps?
here is my sys info:
Model: HTC HD7 T9292
OS version: 7.10.8107
Hardware version: 0002
.NET CLR version: 3.7.11140.0
In the end I must say that I'm glad to be a part of XDA forum among the best devolopers in the world, and I hope so that I will be able to help someone in the future after I get more knowledge and expirience in this area.
There's no working "jailbreak" for an up-to-date HTC phone right now. All you need, though, is a developer unlock; "jailbreak" is usually used to describe something that bypasses or modifies the phone's security settings; developer unlock is a feature built into the phone by design.
Until recently, you could use ChevronWP7 Labs (http://labs.chevronwp7.com) for a cheap dev-unlock, but apparently Microsoft has limited the number of uses of that tool, nd they sold out a month ago. No word yet on if/when they'll get more. In the meantime, there are two official ways to get dev-unlocked:
1: Purchase an AppHub (marketplace developer) account from http://create.msdn.com. $99/year, 10 unsigned apps at once, lets you submit to the marketplace.
2: Get a free student AppHub account through http://dreamspark.com. Requires a student email address and only allows 3 unsigned apps at once, but no cost and also lets you submit to the marketplace (if you're into that; please remember that this is a developer forum, not a "make my phone cool" forum).
Alternatively, you could downgrade your phone to pre-NoDo (build 7004 or 7008), set your computer's and phone's clocks back a year, and use ChevronWP7 Unlocker (not the ChevronWP7 Labs, the original one). Then, look for instructions on staying "chevron unlocked" as you install the upgrades on your phone. It's a mess but it's possible.
To try and increase the number of apps you can install (to an effectively unlimited number), and allow installing apps that use the capability ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES (which can be used to get an app more permissions than its sandbox allows) on Mango, you can look up "interop unlock" as well. If you use the legacy ChevronWP7 Unlocker and then carry that forward, you'll almost certainly get interop-unlock included for free (one way to simplify this would be to install the Htc Interop Unlock XAP in NoDo, then upgrade to Mango and follow the unlock instructions after updating).
Maybe it's the best option for downgrade, and than again update on mango. I just want to know is it gonna effect my phone in any way (I mean on bad effect). I'm gonna search here for that options.
Thank you for your answer and for your time. I appreciate it!
@mailman78
Let me know how this all goes for you, as I have the exact same phone (in Australia). I'm wanting to try the downgrade/jailbreak/update route, but would love to know how someone else went about it. Cheers!
I've done it without problem!
1. downgrade bootloader from 5.xx to in my case 1.69 (or other 3.xx, 2.xx, 1.xx)
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1411904)
2. install RSPL and HSPL
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18244911)
3. install custom ROM
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1476058)
Step 2. is VERY IMPORTANT, otherwise you CAN DAMAGE your phone device.
You must consult guys from thread-s that I gave you for Australia, I haven't spot anything about Australia! Before you doing anything, first take a time to read very carefully posts, comments and other things, BECAUSE I live in Europe, and here it's working (it's says europe htc hd7 devices)! In this threads it's explained very smooth and great!
I hope so that you will find something for you.
Best rgds
Related
Hiya's, I found this site while looking up info on the HTC cruise as I have just received a hand-me-down Cruise from a friend (had a very old nokia..). This is a major upgrade for me (it has a 2 camera's unlike my nokia which has none). I am keen to get the most use from the phone as possible and at the moment it seems to be going ok but having read a couple of the forum messages it seems that there are various upgrades that can make it a better phone.
I have been accused of being a semi-ludite when it comes to using technology so would appreciate any advice on what can be upgraded as far as the operating system and other programs are concerned. I have used the CoPilot program this morning and think is is the greatest thing since individually sliced and packaged cheese..
The settings on the phone indicate it is ROM 1.26.710.1 WWE (date 12/17/2007), Radio Version 1.58.21.23 and Protocol Version 25.65.30.04H.
If any advice is forthcoming, please keep things as simple as possible or I will have to get one of my neighbors kids to come over and explain..
Cheers
Ian
Welcome to the wonderful world of a touchscreen windows mobile device.
Of course there are a lot of things you can improve, thousands of programs are waiting to be installed and so on.
IMHO the most important thing is: If you are satisfied with your current system DO NOT change it. If everything is running smooth there is no need to flash a new operating system or radio. If you notice slowdowns during using the device or if the radio in your area is not running perfect you should flash the latest upgrade from HTC. They are offering WM 6.1 (WM = windows mobile, the operating system) and a new radio. Its very easy to flash but you will loose all your data on the device.
If you don't like your today screen, you can check some replacements, Mobile Shell is one of it:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/pocketpc-software/mobileshell
And if you like this shell you can change its look with upgrades like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3904948&postcount=2513
Of course you can flash one of the Roms created by one of the devs. You will find an overview here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=521961
But you should be aware that many of these roms are using stuff from other devices like Manilla, this might cause problems. And you have to be very careful if flash a self created rom, its not that easy like flashing an original HTC rom.
Last but not least you have to think about the way you want to use your device. If you just need a phone you need nothing else. If you want to read ebooks like wikipedia you need a reader and so on. Here you can find tons of programs for your device:
http://www.handango.com/homepage/Homepage.jsp?storeId=2218
You will also find a lot of freeware apps here:
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/
And a very important thing is: Backup your device often if you are trying different applications, you are having a windows device
For a list of recommended software check my signature.
All are freeware except iGO, and easily found on this forums (or links from here lead to authors pages).
And welcome to Polaris owners club...
Thanks very much for the replies..
It seems to be going ok at the moment. I am not too sure whether it is slow or not (nothing to compare..) but opening an application only takes a couple of seconds so I am happy with that. I have been using it primarily as a phone (of course) but have been using the camera like mad. I even made one of my friends give me a video call..very cool...I have tried to use the voice commander application but it doesn't seem to want to do anything and eventually just says "Goodbye" and closes. I am going to look at the list of applications at some of the website that are list above and see what is available.
Cheers and thanks again..
IJ
If I subscribe to the Microsoft dev program to officially make apps, can I upload custom xaps (like the ones posted in this forum) to the phone I register with Microsoft for development?
My company work with iPhone and Android dev, and we are thinking of expanding into wp7 dev, so my company would be footing the subscription cost.
As far as I understand it, the chevron7 unlock enables the same registry key that the Microsoft dev program does, am I right in thinking this?
Regards,
owen
Yes, a developer unlocked phone, regardless of whether its with Microsoft, or with Chevron, can sideload XAP files.
Is it easy to get a developer unlocked phone
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Hi guys, I a newbie in HTC trophy. I'll receive my trophy maybe next week but I real noob in Windows Phone 7. I just want to ask some things like:
1. Is it possible to unlock Windows Phone Mango on HTC trophy?
2. How do I install .xap files? because I found some interesting apps here at XDA
I hope you can answer my question guys
It's possible to dev-unlock any Windows phone. However, unless you have a student email account, odds are that you'll have to pay a little.
$99 to MS at http://create.msdn.com (also lets you submit apps to marketplace).
Free but otherwise almsot the same at http://dreamspark.com (requires student).
$9 and no app submission at http://labs.chevronwp7.com (when available).
Alternatively, you can check the forum for your phone here at XDA-Devs, and try to find a pre-NoDo ROM (build 7004 or 7008). Then you can use ChevronWP7 Unlocker (details are on the Development and Hacking forum). However, I'm not sure if a ROM that old for the Trophy is available. Certainly if it's a Verizon (CDMA) Trophy, the earliest you're likely to get is 7389, which won't work for the hack used by Chevron Unlocker (not to be confused with Chevron Labs above - same people, different technique).
I followed Heathcliff74's guide to the letter on: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1271963
Made a backup and thought it was created (said it was, successful too).
Chevron Labs unlocked.
After deploying 'HTC Interop Unlock.xap' Connection Setup would not accept the db modification, presenting a warning that my carrier was not in the db.
For some odd reason I was able to install Registry Editor and Advanced Config. I also can confirm numbers '##634#', '##778#' and another '##3282#' which seems to be the same as '##778#' number working, forgotten what it is. Advanced Config for Mango does run but options do not 'stick' and it had 'Run AutoData Config' as unchecked. This I believe is my problem. I've tried checking it but it won't stick under a restart. After repairing connection setup (and reinstalling it) I can set my carrier back to what it should be but my 3G is gone. So I decided to check my backup...which Windows 7 didn't refresh my desktop to show it was actually deleted cause the backup failed. -_-; No previous backups.
Further Notes:
I'd like to also try at enabling tethering...Verizon. >_>
Settings->Cellular: APN is set to automatic.
Specs:
OS: 7.10.7720.68
Firmware: 2305.13.20104.605
Connection Setup: 1.13
I'm a developer in all things but WP7. Also got a bit of reverse-engineer in me but WP7 is strange to me. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
*Edit*
I've apparently got V2 drivers? Tango installed eh...Noticed I've not been able to select cellular modes...locked to CDMA?
*Edit*
My brother has the same phone but his is a few versions older (no updates). His Mode Selection allows for Global, CDMA, and GSM...Mine only shows CDMA...
I'm going to tinker around in ##3282# and with password 000000 it works, going to see if I can CDMA->Global this thing.
*EDIT*
I ##3282#ed on my brothers phone and it shows the following ENABLED but mine show DISABLED (will do a comparison of variables/params to see if I can fix this CDMA-only issue):
MOB_TERM_FOR_HOME
MOB_TERM_FOR_SID
MOB_TERM_FOR_NID
*Edit*
After setting these 'Enabled' and rebooting phone...Disabled again. ;_;
I've read around you can help hide your tethering if you set DUN NAI (for verizon) to exclude the dun prefix in the domain name. I can't tether but I'd like to know if this would work. Want to set up tethering.
Thank you all for your help...*echo echo echo*
Luckily I was able to revert back to a previous 'snapshot' backup of my phone and successfully unlocked my phone with the instructions in the referenced thread specific to Verizon.
Our Verizon Trophy's (SparkW) where recently added to DFT's supported list for HSPL (on Feb 15th). We can officially join the world of custom roms and not worry about manually applying Interop unlock.
You can read my guide on HSPL unlocking for SparkW to find out how to do HSPL, if you are interested.
While no Verizon rom is publicly available, DFT does have their Freedom rom in testing for SparkW. Read entire thread for more information.
Is my Verizon HTC Trophy (not HTC Trophy 7) a Spark or SparkW? I'm still on contract so I have to use Verizon networks...new to the WP7 scene, not sure about custom ROMs working on which providers etc. A complete 101 on 'So you have XXX Phone and you want to mod' would be so nice but eh, I don't know enough to write one. I did manage to Interop Unlock and Dev Unlock (Chevron) my phone but I had to force 8107 updates for a feature (Internet Sharing) to work since Verizon doesn't have anything above 7720. Interop Accesses seem down, can't change UserProcGroup to 5 for ICS. :/ Can't add Color Themes in Advance Config either. But I can deploy Interop xaps...
Verizon Trophy has CDMA and is codename SparkW. My HSPL guide covers unlocking it, but read my ENTIRE thread to find out who to contact for a rom to test. I'd get a hold of the test rom link before applying HSPL to the phone.
I did read a good bit of that thread a day or two ago and my SPL is a 2.1.X. :/ I've always wanted to debrand it and work on my own firmware for it after getting source of someone's build close enough to what I wanted. I just don't know if it'd be okay on Verizon's networks as far as working like a normal phone.
*Edit*
Reading again many posts, I've come to understand that HTC Trophy and HTC Trophy 7 are the same except HTC Trophy '7' is Verizon model?
First off, do not worry about debranding the Verizon Trophy (SparkW).. it serves no purpose (only on Spark/GSM Trophy does it serve a purpose).
The 2.01 SPL is easily downgraded to 1.03 so you can do HSPL (which is what my guide will show you). I'm not sure you've read my guide since the thread is really short (being as new as it is). I think you might be mistaking it for the guide for downgrading the original Spark (which is rather complicated). As I recommend in my guide though, you shouldn't do HSPL until you are prepared to install a custom rom (info on getting a pre-release from DFT in thread after a few post).
I wouldn't even try to rationalize calling Verizon Trophy anything else other then "SparkW" or "Verizon Trophy." Some GSM Trophy's are known as "7 Trophy" which makes matters even worse. GSM Trophy's codename is simply "Spark." Almost every other CDMA carrier picked up the "GoldC" (HTC Arrive on Sprint), so I doubt we'll see SparkW on any other carrier (and since it isn't on Sprint, we won't get huge 3rd party rom support). I curse Verizon for not following suite and making the GoldC the new TouchPro2...
I am working out the kinks of cooking a basic SparkW rom, but I can't really tweak it with the XIP rebuilding issues I am having. Man I miss PPCK, but WP7 cooking is in its infancy even today.
I am quite certain I read your guide. Perhaps I've read the wrong one. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1503298) It warns against 2.XX SPL and to wait.
When I meant I wanted to debrand my phone I did mean in terms of deving my own firmware for it. I'm mostly into SB6XXXs as of late (Docsis 3.0 modems more specifically) but these limitations imposed by Microsoft and Verizon in my situation just anger me a bit.
From now I'll assume Verizon's Trophy is 'SparkW'. Thank you for clarifying that. I thought about going Sprint or AT&T, I need an Unlimited Data plan and Tethering.
As far as building a rom, where might I get whatever compiler/packager (I dunno how WP7 phones take roms etc)? I greatly appreciate your clarifications and support.
Hello,
I'd like to start programming Windows. I've heard that people submitting apps before February will obtain Windows Mobile. Is it true? Which framework should I use for?
Thank in advance
first, i think you're talking about Windows Phone, not Windows mobile.
to develop for this platform you have to download the sdk, including an emulator from this website:
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=27570
to publish applications on marketplace (and to unlock phones) you have to subscribe an AppHub contract (paid, 99$/€/year)
http://create.msdn.com/en-US/
if you want only to unlock a phone (without the marketplace developer access) you can read various posts on this forum
obtaining a developer phone is not that simple,but it depends which country you'r from
Yeah Windows Mobile was it, you could do more with it but it's in the past, Welcome to Windows Phone where MS tells you what you want and need instead. LOL. I have the Trophy and it is great but it will never be as good as my Touch Pro 2.
sinister1 said:
Yeah Windows Mobile was it, you could do more with it but it's in the past, Welcome to Windows Phone where MS tells you what you want and need instead. LOL. I have the Trophy and it is great but it will never be as good as my Touch Pro 2.
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I agree, but only oh half...
90% of users are dummies. they need easy and closed operating systems.
that's the reason why ios and wp are so closed up.
WindowsMobile was great.. but such a mess!! it was used only from people that needed it.. if they want to sell... they have to realize something easy and reliable..
android takes a slightly different path, it is closed if you don't want to unlock it..