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Hello, I'm relatively new to the wp7 platform and am wondering if there's a way to change the tile colors to something other than the ones that are set? I'm new to all of the phone editing world as well, so sorry if this seems like a 'noobish' question. Thanks
You need to have an unlocked device & side load the app, Accent Changer.
Thank you!
How do I go about unlocking my phone??
Does your device have the NoDo update? If so you either need to sign up for a student apphub account to legally unlock your device or downgrade to a pre-NoDo ROM & unlock via a hack like Chevron Unlocker. There's a few threads around XDA about this.
See these;
NODO jailbreaking，100% sure
ChevronWP7 Unlocker & Cert download
You'll also need a side loader app such as;
TouchExperience WPDM public release
I'm at OS Version 7.0.7390.0. I believe that's the NoDo update, right? Do I use the first link to unlock it then??
Chuck_Diesel said:
I'm at OS Version 7.0.7390.0. I believe that's the NoDo update, right? Do I use the first link to unlock it then??
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Correct, that is NoDo. The firt thread I posted shows a way to hack unlock by downgrading or else try this (How to register/developer Unlock Windows Phone 7 for free, even NoDo) thread which I used to unlock mine.
I'm not a student, so I don't have a student email ending in .edu. How do I downgrade? Thank you for all the help and everything by the way!
Find the Forum for your specific device & there should be a ROM for it you can download & flash. Remember, you'll have to reinstall all your apps, contacts, settings, etc.
I did the zune restore. I'm back to version .7008. Do I just follow both of the links you previously posted now?
Use this one, you'll need the ChevronWP7 Unlocker & Cert to complete the steps.
EDIT: Intsructions for the Unlocker Tool found here.
When I go to open the Chevron thing, I get an error message, that it can't find my phone or soemthing. That's not normal, is it?
No clue, I never used it. I can tell you, make sure you emailed yourself the cert & download & install it from you cell's hotmail. Also, make sure Zune is open.
At the unlocker & cert link, how do I do step 5?
Chuck_Diesel said:
At the unlocker & cert link, how do I do step 5?
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Registry Editor
You'll need to side load it with Tom XAP Installer v1.2
I also recommend side loading Advanced Configuration Tool to enable Max Side Loaded apps.
Also make sure the Dev tools are installed...
What Dev tools??
I dont know what I'm doing wrong. I keep getting the message saying it can't communicate with my phone. :/
Oh, I think this is the WP7 Dev Tools FiyaFleye was talking about.
EDIT: Also, make sure your cell is not asleep or locked. See this video;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ozyq-PMD7g&feature=player_embedded
EDIT2: Just realized, that reg should be on your PC, not cell, duh. Open Start Menu, click on RUN, type in "regedit" without quotes. Click ok or hit enter key. Registry editor will open. Browse registry to the specified value in step 5. From what I read, this value should be added by the Dev tools, or you can manually add it. Once you successfully unlock your device, make sure to go to the how to thread & follow thesteps to prevent MS from relocking your device.
So the dev tools won't work if I have windows xp? That's unfortunate
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So the dev tools won't work if I have windows xp? That's unfortunate
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Follow these steps to manually add the registry to you PC.
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Okay, I've changed the registry, and i re-downloaded the ChevronWP7 file, but I'm still getting the error message that says "Can't communicate with phone, please make sure phone is connected via USB - Please make sure Zune is running." when I try to open the file.
Could this be happening because I was running the NoDo update previously?
Hi there, I've read several guides and tutorials around how to allow InteropServices on Mango (beta2) devices by changing MaxUnsignedApp value, but so far there was no working solution for HTC devices, only Samsung ang LG(?).
So does anybody know how to enable interop services on HTC device running Mango Beta 2 and regular Dev unlock? I really don't want to revert to NoDo once Mango RTM is available in Zune.
Thanks in advance!
N3croman said:
Hi there, I've read several guides and tutorials around how to allow InteropServices on Mango (beta2) devices by changing MaxUnsignedApp value, but so far there was no working solution for HTC devices, only Samsung ang LG(?).
So does anybody know how to enable interop services on HTC device running Mango Beta 2 and regular Dev unlock? I really don't want to revert to NoDo once Mango RTM is available in Zune.
Thanks in advance!
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If you continue reading, you should have read that there is no way yet, but its still being figured out. Hopefully real soon.
If you are already unlocked, have TouchXplorer already Sideloaded, USB Storage Enabler install on your PC, & HTC Connection Setup, than you can do this registry hack with CustClear.ProvXML. Create the ProvXML, copy it into \Windows\ of your device & run HTC Connection Setup. If you are own NoDo, I suggest installing Registry Editor & Advanced Configuration Tool by Schaps as he now has Mango compatible versions available.
It might be possible to patch a network selection app for everybody with an unlocked device.
You will download the app legally from the marketplace, than use heatcliffs method to replace a provsion file from one of the providers by deploying the app. This provision file now contains all the keys to unlock, run your legally downloaded network selection app, select the patched network and bam unlocked.
If somebody is willing to test I might give it a shot, PM me.
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If you are already unlocked, have TouchXplorer already Sideloaded, USB Storage Enabler install on your PC, & HTC Connection Setup, than you can do this registry hack with CustClear.ProvXML. Create the ProvXML, copy it into \Windows\ of your device & run HTC Connection Setup. If you are own NoDo, I suggest installing Registry Editor & Advanced Configuration Tool by Schaps as he now has Mango compatible versions available.
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I tried TouchXplorer on my HTC HD7, but it won't work, because of InteropServices limitations - with the capabality in manifest it won't install, without it it installs, but does not work. I've tried several file system managers, ho success. I don't know, what is USB Storage Enabler, but if it's some kind of homemade USB jig I'm not interested.
Well, it looks like NoDo revert is the only way
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I tried TouchXplorer on my HTC HD7, but it won't work, because of InteropServices limitations - with the capabality in manifest it won't install, without it it installs, but does not work. I've tried several file system managers, ho success. I don't know, what is USB Storage Enabler, but if it's some kind of homemade USB jig I'm not interested.
Well, it looks like NoDo revert is the only way
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This is why I said if you have TouchXplorer Sideloaded before Mango. Then, it'll work. I have TouchXplorer/Registry Editor (Mango Version)/Advanced Configuration Tool (Mango Version already Sideloaded & waiting for official update to come through so I'll be ready. My only concern is I might need to use the unlock hack when i update to Mango even though I have an official AppHub account. When I tried upgrading to the Beta & RTM, the unlock tool wouldn't connect due to apps/registry changes I have installed.
If that is the case does that mean screen capture app based on dll will work?
Sent from my HD7 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
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This is why I said if you have TouchXplorer Sideloaded before Mango. Then, it'll work. I have TouchXplorer/Registry Editor (Mango Version)/Advanced Configuration Tool (Mango Version already Sideloaded & waiting for official update to come through so I'll be ready. My only concern is I might need to use the unlock hack when i update to Mango even though I have an official AppHub account. When I tried upgrading to the Beta & RTM, the unlock tool wouldn't connect due to apps/registry changes I have installed.
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So I rolled back to NoDo today, dev unlocked, installed TouchXplorer, Advanced config. and DiagProvXML, uploaded CustClear.provxml file to Windows file and runned Connection setup... but after updating to final Mango nothing works, all three apps are not working, so I guess it's no go for me with interop services.
This is an absolute no-go. Of course I tried this, but Interop-dependent apps installed before the update didn't launch after the update. Interop-dependent apps in Mango won't install. With the capability commented out they install, but don't work. Especially TouchXPlorer, which does not show any files, Registry Editor seems to be working, but cannot acces the right keys (same as on NoDo), Advanced Config works, but does not actually apply the settings. I also wasn't able to make any of the ProvXML deployers work.
ProvXML I prepared to the Windows folder was not applied by Connection setup (however this method NEVER worked for me before Mango, I'm actually quite surprised, I've been that dumm to try it).
Heatcliff says he's working on HTC-compatible Root Tools, so let's just wait for it
Hello,
I'm trying to unlock my HTC Mozart (OS Version 7.0.7004.0)
I'm using Chevron WP7 (not the official unlock, but the first one) but everytime I try to unlock it I get this message:
Sorry, I'm having trouble communicating with the phone.
-Please make sure it's connected using USB
-Please start the Zune application
I've already:
- Installed the Windows Phone SDK
- Sent the ChevronWP7 certificate on the phone
I tried a lot of solutions:
- Downgrade to Zune 4.7
- Downgrade to the previous SDK
- Add this registry key:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsPhone\ProxyPorts]
“DeviceReg”=dword:000069C5
- Connect through WPConnect.exe
- Remove entries from HOSTS file
- Check that HOSTS file is not read-only
- Check the relationship with Zune
- Make sure that the device was not PIN-Locked and was on the home screen
I'm on Windows 7 x64, how can I make it work?
I can't use a cooked ROM because for an unknow reason, when I flash a cooked ROM, touchscreen starts to work bad...
Chevron certificate is out to date (since Nov,2011)...you have to change date settings on your device and pc (put the same i.e. 01/09/2011) - not connected to internet, both - and all should work well...good luck
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!
IT WORKED PERFECTLY!
Thanks again!
glad for you, i remember first time i unlocked my phone, was so excited! i didn't slept during 24hrs looking for things to do...then i found XDA community !!! since that day there are always things to do... :]
Please change [Q] for [solved] in #1 post "edit post" then "go advanced"...thanks
If i can suggest you another "custom way" as you had bad issues untill now, let's give a try to ansar's new tech rom, it's quite a stock rom with awesome tools to update and keep unlock...
hallo... i have a Htc mozart too... and i try all of this that you said but i still get the same answer....
Sorry, I'm having trouble communicating with the phone.
-Please make sure it's connected using USB
-Please start the Zune application
what can i do..?
Where can I get the original Chevron WP7 Unlock and certificate?
With a time machine. They don't work anymore. The cert has expired and the hack that the tool used doesn't work on any ROM version since 7389 (which was released over a year ago).
what can I do now to jailbreak my htc Mozart...?
Hi there, I saw these posts about developer unlock for windows phone 7. I tried to do every single one of them, but somehow somewhere I always get a mistake... I want to root or however you call it my windows phone 7.5[mango] and i am a noob when it gets about that.... I currently possess HTC Trophy, and i want to do this because i want to be able to send and transfer files via bluetooth. I also tried to install xap files via ie on wp but it say file type not supported... Anyone know a way i can install .xap file on my windows phone 7 that it's easy?
No such thing as a quick developer unlock for HTC phones.
This is the best guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1271963
Nope
Nope, i need a tutorial on how to install .xap files, and on a link you gave me it says to install .xap file with xap file deployment tool... how the heck am i gonna do that when i can't open xap files since it's developer locked???
3. Download this attachment to your PC: HTC Interop Unlock.xap
4. Connect your device to a PC running Zune and install the xap-file using any xap-deploy-tool. You don't need to start the app. If it starts automatically, you can close it right away.
Currently, the only ways to dev-unlock a Trophy (or other HTC phone) are to get an AppHub account or use a custom ROM.
hmmmmh...
ummm, how do i do that? how do i use or set custom ROM? is there a guide or something... ?
For more device specific instructions and custom ROMs, go to the forums for your device. HTC Trophy, you said
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=809
In order to load a custom ROM, you need to downgrade and change the HSPL/RSPL. For the Trophy see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1503298
As far as deploying XAPs to your phone from your computer, many options exist, but you have to be at least developer unlocked, and the only way is through AppHub right now. Thus, maybe flashing a custom ROM would be a better way to go.
Good Luck! and hit Thanks if you found this helpful.
It's too much to add them one by one.
This reg file is size 30Kb.
My phone is fully unlock
what exactly are you trying to do that requires you to apply a 30Kb registry change to your phone?
A possible sollution would be to cook your own custom rom with these changes already applied but that's not a trivial task.
For HTC phones the network setup app used to be exploitable in the past to apply registry changes via a provxml file. I am not sure if nokias own network setup is exploitable in a similar manner.
Localhorst86 said:
what exactly are you trying to do that requires you to apply a 30Kb registry change to your phone?
A possible sollution would be to cook your own custom rom with these changes already applied but that's not a trivial task.
For HTC phones the network setup app used to be exploitable in the past to apply registry changes via a provxml file. I am not sure if nokias own network setup is exploitable in a similar manner.
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Thanks for answer :good:
I trying to add native keyboard by myself.
If you've got a full unlock you could try to run WM Device Connector and use any CE Remote Tool for the job. They can usually do this.
ZetaZynK said:
If you've got a full unlock you could try to run WM Device Connector and use any CE Remote Tool for the job. They can usually do this.
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Can we use these tools to edit registry on Developer-Unlocked devices? And please provide links and little details for these tools.
No. As I wrote, you need a full unlock, a developer unlock is too limited For links to then, use the search function.
Point is, unless you run a custom rom, you can't use them. If you've got such - which I assumed OP has if he asks such a question, that might be the best way.
ZetaZynK said:
If you've got a full unlock you could try to run WM Device Connector and use any CE Remote Tool for the job. They can usually do this.
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These tools are not working. It's too old and can't running on Windows7 cause Activesync not available for Windows7.
I should find another way
It maybe cooking rom or running provxml or something.
Thank for the advice
Vermillion_PT.2 said:
These tools are not working. It's too old and can't running on Windows7 cause Activesync not available for Windows7.
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Hm, no. You need to install this (64-bit) or this (32-bit). WMDC works fine on Windows 7 and even 8.
For registry editing, try this software then. It's a bit old and spits some errors for me (Windows 8 here) if I run it as-is, but with compatibility mode enabled it works very well.
That's very kind of you. :good: