[Q] New HD7.. - HD7 General

Hello everyone..
I just bought a HTC HD7 and i have a few doubts..
I was browsing youtube when i found something called the NoDo update for the hd7.. Can anyone please explain on how to go about this whole thing.. and is there a mod to install third party apps in my phone..
Please help..

Nodo is the Copy/paste update (that brings few other feautres too) that was released in March/April for WP7. If you got ur device from a retailer i'd guess you already have it. You can check by going to settings > About > more info, if you see OS version 7390 or above, you have NoDo.
If you want to get 3rd Party apps on the phone, you'll need to "unlock" it. You do this using an unlock application developed by "Chevron". If you search forums of google for "Chevron Wp7 unlock" you should find a how to. Only problem is if you're already on NoDo or above, you'll have to roll back first (I posted how I did it HERE, but it doesn't seem to work for everyone. Maybe it's a UK/Europe thing?)
Once/If you Unlock the device, you'll then be able to Side-load 3rd Party Apps onto it. You'll need to download the .xap files for the apps you want, and install using a XAP Installer

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[APP]Advanced Configuration Tool 1.4.0.0 !

after install it wil be found in the settings ...working pretty good on my hd7
http://forum.touchxperience.com/download/file.php?id=163
correct link
http://forum.touchxperience.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=890
dxdy said:
correct link
http://forum.touchxperience.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=890
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ooops ! fixed it thanks .
How do you install it on Mango beta? I keep getting the interop error code. Phone is dev-unlocked htc surround, AT&T.
piaqt said:
How do you install it on Mango beta? I keep getting the interop error code. Phone is dev-unlocked htc surround, AT&T.
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if you unlocked your phone with chevron or any other registry editor you are fully unlocked. However if you have a true developer unlocked phone (via a dev account with MS), then you cannot install interop apps on Mango. See here for details.
A user with a legit dev unlocked device cannot deploy ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES xaps. They just get the dreaded E: 0x81030120 error.
Here is what the expert says.
but there is hope for Samsung and HTC users. Heathcliff just released a new procedure to fully unlock without going back to NoDo here.
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btw. there is another thread announcing the app. Schaps also updated the registry editor which works fine on my LG Quantum.
there is no straight forward way to uninstall the newly installed apps from the settings page. I successfully uninstalled with XAPDeployX. Sideload the xap again and check "force uninstall if application is already installed". Then click deploy. The program will uninstall the existing one on the device first and report this in the deploy tool with a success message. Right then you unplug the phone from the USB. Voila - it is now uninstalled and gone from settings.
Somebody else posted that you can install an older version (e.g. v1.3) that will show up in apps. Then you uninstall and it normally and it will be removed from settings as well.
just in case it doesn't work for you and you want to remove it...
derausgewanderte said:
if you unlocked your phone with chevron or any other registry editor you are fully unlocked. However if you have a true developer unlocked phone (via a dev account with MS), then you cannot install interop apps on Mango. See here for details.
A user with a legit dev unlocked device cannot deploy ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES xaps. They just get the dreaded E: 0x81030120 error.
Here is what the expert says.
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OK. So how do I illegitimately unlock my dev-account-with-MS-unlocked Mango phone?
And thanks.
piaqt said:
OK. So how do I illegitimately unlock my dev-account-with-MS-unlocked Mango phone?
And thanks.
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if you are on Mango until now only LG users were able to get into the registry via the MFG tool to unlock their devices. Other users would have to go back to NoDo, fully unlock, set measures to prevent relock and then upgrade. But Heathcliff seems to have found a way to do this without going back to NoDo. He seems to be very close to a solution, working on Samsung and probably soon on HTC as well. I'd suggest you wait and follow that thread before going the painful back-to-NoDo route.
derausgewanderte said:
if you are on Mango until now only LG users were able to get into the registry via the MFG tool to unlock their devices. Other users would have to go back to NoDo, fully unlock, set measures to prevent relock and then upgrade. But Heathcliff seems to have found a way to do this without going back to NoDo. He seems to be very close to a solution, working on Samsung and probably soon on HTC as well. I'd suggest you wait and follow that thread before going the painful back-to-NoDo route.
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I'm on Mango beta. To install the official release, I'll have to revert to NoDo. I did on a previous phone, and escaped unharmed.
So depending on which arrives first, how do I fully unlock, etc. before installing the official update? I tried previously, but must've done something wrong because it didn't work.
I am following Heathcliff's thread. With reverence, awe and bated breath.
Again, thanks.
piaqt said:
I'm on Mango beta. To install the official release, I'll have to revert to NoDo. I did on a previous phone, and escaped unharmed.
So depending on which arrives first, how do I fully unlock, etc. before installing the official update? I tried previously, but must've done something wrong because it didn't work.
I am following Heathcliff's thread. With reverence, awe and bated breath.
Again, thanks.
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Many believe that if on 7720.68 you will just see firmware and radio updates rolled out to your device and you are all set. We really do not know at this point and might as well throw a coin. There seems to be some evidence that those on 7720.68 won't have to roll back.
If you do have to go back then unlock and stay locked using these guides
one, two
im on unlocked samsung focus mango 7720.68 using version 1.4
deployed OK & showing under settings but when clicked i get error "UnauthorizedAccessException"
then if i hit OK then the app opens but i do not think its working correctly after that
Tried to install on my hd7 with mango, but can't see on my apps list. Don't know why because it was working fine with 1.3
Version 1.4.0.0 now resides in your settings, not in your applist.
Changing search engine in IE still doesn't work.
darkgee said:
Changing search engine in IE still doesn't work.
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Yes, changing search enginge and ringtones does not work here, either.
Localhorst86 said:
Version 1.4.0.0 now resides in your settings, not in your applist.
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My bad.
Thanks.
for those of u changing search engine and ringtones not working is ur phone htc ?
bigtime1 said:
for those of u changing search engine and ringtones not working is ur phone htc ?
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yes HTC, the app gives me win32exeption, but somehow most things works except those mentioned
ginjamaka said:
yes HTC, the app gives me win32exeption, but somehow most things works except those mentioned
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Same here. HTC 7 Mozart.
Localhorst86 said:
Same here. HTC 7 Mozart.
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Change of IE Search from Bing to Google (or any other) doesn't work on my HTC Tryophy either. Everything else works like a charm, I'm super glad for this new version - now we just need the IE Search to be changed away from Bing
Me too.how to uninstall it out my HD7?? Help me!
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Tango from AT&T?

There is reports on the internet of Tango rolling out on AT&T - can anyone confirm this? I used the cab sender method so of course when I check for an update, it says my phone is on the latest version 7.10.8773. However, there is Samsung firmware bundled with the A&T firmware - does anyone know what it does? Does it fix the hanging wireless driver, does it break interop-unlock, does it fix the issue when powering on the screen sometimes?
If anyone could capture the update via wireshark and give me a link to download and install, that would be great I mean.. unless it breaks interop-unlock, in which case I don't give a **** about it.
Thanks,
6-4
the most recent update from ATT is still @ 7.10.7720
This is the Samsung update..
www.download.windowsupdate.com/msdo..._7c77306f9c299d47b491ac080855febbd68c0ccf.cab
did you try installing the firmware did the firmware relock ur phone?
Sorry - yes, I installed the firmware and there was no negative repercussions, worked flawlessly.
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you have to apply the prevent relock xap that jaxbox has on his windowsphonehacker website if you want to keep interop unlock if you apply the samsung update. Thats how im still interop unlocked, with tango and the samsung firmwae update which fixed the keyboard lag. i made a back up before i applied the samsung update just in case so i would do the same if i were you.
thanks, did the firmware update already. i have applied the prevent lock xap before doing the firmware update i kept a backup also just in case. works great and kept my interop unlocked.
One thing ive notice, before the fw update i can only play/pause/volume up, now everything are working including the next/previous track clicks controls.
Wow scratch that. My phone called home and now half my homebrew apps won't launch.. apparently reflashing is the only way to fix this? Great. Stock roms for the focus s aren't even available.. ****.
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actually my focus s was relock after the tango update and deleted some of my sideloaded apps after launching them. i did apply windowbreak again then deployed the prevent relock xap and finally applied the fw update. hopefully it will remain unlock.
BryG0427 said:
actually my focus s was relock after the tango update and deleted some of my sideloaded apps after launching them. i did apply windowbreak again then deployed the prevent relock xap and finally applied the fw update. hopefully it will remain unlock.
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Lucky you - I neglected to read the info about preventing the relocking, I just figured it would happen as soon as I installed the cab. What to do, what to do..
My GF's Focus S on AT&T has been giving an update notice for a couple days. Finally plugged it into Zune and the update failed. I previously force updated to 8107 for VVM support. Hopefully someone will release the cab file to upload in the forced state, as I'm guessing many people didn the force update.
64GUNSHIP said:
This is the Samsung update..
www.download.windowsupdate.com/msdo..._7c77306f9c299d47b491ac080855febbd68c0ccf.cab
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spokanedj said:
My GF's Focus S on AT&T has been giving an update notice for a couple days. Finally plugged it into Zune and the update failed. I previously force updated to 8107 for VVM support. Hopefully someone will release the cab file to upload in the forced state, as I'm guessing many people didn the force update.
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See the link above. That's the Samsung LE2 firmware update pushed with Tango.
sweet! i used the zune/disconnect trick and got to 8773.
w/o it zune reported i was up to date with 7720
http://www.wpcentral.com/att-sitting-samsung-tango-updates-windows-phone-heres-how-get-now
BryG0427 said:
actually my focus s was relock after the tango update and deleted some of my sideloaded apps after launching them. i did apply windowbreak again then deployed the prevent relock xap and finally applied the fw update. hopefully it will remain unlock.
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I have the same issue updating by zune. Then I revert to the previous firmware version to recover the interop unlock and then I deployed the prevent relock xap but then you said you applied the firmware update. How do you apply the new firmware update? ussing zune?
sorry, i think i missed something here, has anyone applied the LE2 samsung OEM update that is shipped out with Tango and noticed if you can no longer use diagnostic tool to apply updates?
my phones still not arrived yet but surely updates can be done as following, please correct me if im wrong, ive been kinda used to the HD2 for years...
unlock
backup (A) (keep copy)
cab OS update
unlock if needed
backup (B) (keep copy)
apply OEM (LE2) update
at this point you should have an unlocked device but are unable to re unlock it if needed, but do benifit from newer drivers etc.
To update to the next OS or enable unlocking you
restore the backup of that same OS version BUT without the OEM update (backup B)
apply the next CAB OS update,
unlock it,
backup again (B) (keep copy),
apply next CAB OEM update
essentially for every OS update you revert your OS to the backuped up version without the OEM update allowing you do mod it after you cab update the OS.
unless we can install our own certs and make our own OEM update minus all the crap we dont need....
Yippikaye said:
I have the same issue updating by zune. Then I revert to the previous firmware version to recover the interop unlock and then I deployed the prevent relock xap but then you said you applied the firmware update. How do you apply the new firmware update? ussing zune?
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I have applied the fw update manually thru cab sender (did not used zune software).
Hi Guys,
I updated with the cab from 64GUNSHIP my samsung focus S but now is always rebooting.
I can't syncronize the mobile phone to restore the backup.
Can you help me?
Edit: Finally I can't restore with Zune pushing turn on button and camera button from the mobile phone, finally I restore with the Zune application.
Hey! I used cab sender for my Focus S, updated to Tango and now in Zune there's the Samsung update :victory: updated with no problems :good: solved many fixes like the keyboard, and sound
Has anyone been able to use internet sharing after applying the fw update through cab sender? I'm not on ATT and get the generic message to call 611 to enable it...
If I roll back to tango it's fine...Definitely still interop unlocked as all my sideloaded apps still work.
jess6217 said:
Has anyone been able to use internet sharing after applying the fw update through cab sender? I'm not on ATT and get the generic message to call 611 to enable it...
If I roll back to tango it's fine...Definitely still interop unlocked as all my sideloaded apps still work.
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I lost my interop w/o backup after doing the updates, mine doesn't let me use internet sharing anymore either. However, using WinTT (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1587332) you can enable it with default settings on any interop/rooted handset.:laugh:

[Q] Carrier witholding Firmware from MVNO, am I out of luck? (HTC 8XT)

I am sorry if this is the wrong place or forum.
I have an HTC 8XT on an MVNO of Sprint. Sprint apparently seems to be withholding a firmware update that would allow this phone to update to 8.1, Sprint 8XTs are running 8.1, but not a single 8XT on my MVNO has gotten it yet.
The current firmware I have is 3030.00.10008.651.
According to HTC the latest is 3030.00.31009.651.
I have taken this phone off my MVNO and left it in a drawer for several months hoping that it would roll off whatever database it might be in. I tried to factory reset and then let it update it over wifi (I know Lumias can do that).
It still says no update found. I chatted with an HTC rep online and reading between the lines, he seemed well aware of Sprint's shenanigans. He hinted that ROMS were 'out there' and an updated ROM, even if it weren't the latest, might be enough to trigger an update. I started my Google Fu. Nothing.
Then I read the FAQ in this forum that said if I needed an HTC ROM I was out of luck.
I know enough about flashing and rooting to be dangerous to my phone . This is not my daily phone, but it's frustrating to buy a device that says "ready for 8.1" and then not be able to roam or send MMS. I'm willing to try some warranty voiding behaviors to update it.
All that to say, is there anything else I can try? Again, apologies if this is the wrong forum. I did try a thread search and saw some close topics, but nothing like this.
Thanks
Well, the simple question is "have you tried the Developer Preview program?" because that bypasses the MO gating when your phone gets updated. Developer-unlock your phone (you don't have to sideload anything, the app just checks to see if you're unlocked), install Preview for Developers from the Store (free app from Microsoft), run it, and enable the installation of preview releases. That *should* let your phone get any relevant updates.
If that doesn't work, then I can't help you any further; I'm not a ROM guy.
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Well, the simple question is "have you tried the Developer Preview program?" because that bypasses the MO gating when your phone gets updated. Developer-unlock your phone (you don't have to sideload anything, the app just checks to see if you're unlocked), install Preview for Developers from the Store (free app from Microsoft), run it, and enable the installation of preview releases. That *should* let your phone get any relevant updates.
If that doesn't work, then I can't help you any further; I'm not a ROM guy.
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Thanks for your reply.
I have been enrolled in the Developer Preview and have never gotten an update on this phone. I think I got this phone shortly after 8.1 was pulled from the DP due to the WiFi issue. Then I read on some Sprint boards that those *with* the Developer Preview were having issues installing the 8.1 when it was rolled out, so I wiped the phone. It has been several weeks since I tried Developer Preview on this phone. I thought it was on to WP10 and it wouldn't help me much.
Still, can't hurt to try to install it one more time, but I am not hopeful.
Thanks again for your time.
Edit: I think in my earlier attempts I missed the registration and unlocking of my phone. Trying that now.
Edit 2: Now it seems that sometime in May, Microsoft shut down the process for unlocking 8.0 phones with SDK
You might try to unlock the phone with the Chinese utility, but I am not sure that developer preview program really checks if your phone is unlocked. Is there a new firmware for your model in navifirm?
Lanex777 said:
You might try to unlock the phone with the Chinese utility, but I am not sure that developer preview program really checks if your phone is unlocked. Is there a new firmware for your model in navifirm?
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My phone is made by HTC. Isn't navifirm exclusively Nokia?

New to WP - Few Q's

Merry xmas all!
So, a mate give me a 520 to play around with. Very new to WP but with bootloader unlocking and root access I couldnt help myself but to have a looksy.
I have a few Q's though so bear with me, Android is my daily so WP is a whole new world
The 520s currently on update 2 using the registry hack. I presume I should start by downgrading to the Update 1 stock ffu?
Now, if I unlock the bootloader and enable MTP etc with WPI can I still go ahead and use the same trick to get back to Update 2 afterwards seeing as there is no Update 2 ffu available? Would this relock the bootloader?
In regards to the interop thingy, I cant seem to find the best info. One post I found had MixRadio trick in it but MixRadio is not on the store for me.
Basically, what Im trying to accomplish is to have Update 2 with an unlocked bootloader with an app (WPTweaker?) that can do a few visual mods like 3 livetile rows etc I see on the videos. Just something to have a little play with for my first WP
Im guessing WP8 isnt as developed as the old WM5 days with apps like reg editors and file explorers a plenty as I dont seem to see a lot of them around, Im taking it things arent as simple as the old days of running a .cab. Any tips or threads I should e looking at?
Hope you are all as full of turkey and beer as I am
'edit'
Quick update.
Flashed back to the stock ffu, unlocked bootloader and gained root
Stock ffu had Nokia MixRadio installed so am going to look at that later
Still getting my head around the app side of it though, what I can do now is deploy using WPSDK with root but can I also do this directly from the device in a file explorer?

LUMIA 925 ROOTED - Customization possibilities

Hello there,
I have questions about my rooted Lumia 925.
I bought it used, with the latest Firmware. Then I loaded up the correct Firmware with Windows Device Recovery Tool, then I unlocked the bootloader, and now I have root access.
I wanted to load up Win10, I haven't made yet, as my phone works fine.
My very 1st question is: IF I'll be successfull with the OS-update, will I lose the root access later on?
I know I could flash the phone back to Win 8.1 but actually the very annoying part is to customize again the device.
Moreover I have a huge problem with "Back-up" built-in function of my WinPhone. I NEVER had a successful back-up of app, settings and SMS... Fortunately my contatcs are secured as they are synced with my account, but that's all.
This bring me to the 2nd question:
ANYONE HAS N IDEA HOW TO FIX THE BACKUP PROBLEM?! ... my phone backs-up pictures and Video on OneDrive BUT NOT the Apps and Settings and SMS...
I got this idea: since I have no chance to back-up my data and settings, what IF make a Back-up of all partitions let's say once a week, following this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-lumia-520/development/make-backup-windows-phoneguide-t3628612 or using WPInternals, do I keep my contatcs/sms/settings/apps and so on ?!?
Anyone can confirm this ?
3rd question concerns UPDATE.
since i loaded the firmware 3051.50009.1424.0010 I keep getting this annoying message "there is a critical update, do you want to download it?" If I press on "agree" the phone gets the Firmware 3051.50009.1451.1011 . Then I lose all superuser rights... I tested it.
Is there a way to DISABLE the update completely? Like on Windows Desktop ?!?!
I have to say I got lucky here.
WPINTERNALS warns :
Updating your phone
After you unlocked the bootloader or enabled Root Access, you MUST disable Windows Updates on your phone. Future updates may corrupt the SecureBoot modifications and your phone may not boot anymore.
After you unlocked the bootloader or enabled Root Access, you can only update your Windows Phone by flashing a new Custom ROM which is based on the latest OS version.
Well I did this:
With "ROOT ACCESS ACTIVED" I pressed on agree to get the critical update. The updated failed. The Package has been downloaded but could not be applied (ERROR 800..... don't remember the error-code)
With "ROOT ACCESS DISABLED" the update has been made w/o errors.. and I had for a while the 3051.50009.1451.1011 ... no bootloader corruption !!! , then switched back to 3051.50009.1424.0010 to keep root access.
BUT can I get rid completely of this annoying message about the UPDATE !??!?! I do not want to challenge my luck again.
OR can I block completely the Win-Update process ?!?
OR can I force the phone to check on 127.0.0.1 instead of checking the Microsoft servers thorugh a registry modification?!?
OR could I modify the HOST file instead !? If I would know the server name, I could try to limit the contact by adding 1 line to the HOST file, something like: 127.0.0.1 windowsupdate.microsoft.com !?
Would this work!?
3rd question: I searched long about this... it seems nobody knows... well I try and ask it directly: is there any way to change the GUI ?
I want to know IF / HOW throug registry
1) I can change the tiles fill-colors using custom HEX or RGB format,
2) I can tiles outline/symbols color instead of using the annoying WHITE using HEX or RGB values.. (my idea is to make a "total-black" GUI with darkgrey symbols... )
3) If I can change phone FONTS (dream)
4th question:
My phone is branded Vodafone (as it has 32GB memory) I would like to unbrand it and use the nice computer Boor Screen "Energy Star" . I read I have to make actually a Custom-ROM since the splash-screen is part of the firmware. OK. So following WPINTERNALS, I can select a source FFU-file and extract the EFIESP partition and MainOS partition.
WPINTERNALS says: "You can enable Root Access on these partitions"
Well HOW?
If they are not on the phone how can I enable the root access and how can can I customize MainOS if it is on my Desktop Hard-Drive ?!?
I'm sure I do need another tool for that... Any hint for me please?! Anybody?
Then ok... "After you have unlocked the bootloader of the phone, you can flash the custom ROM to the phone". that's easy.
Last question, just curiosity: is there a SHELL in Win 8.1 mobile ?!
It wuold be nice to have sometime a hack-library divided by phone sometime.... hope that XDA mods will think about it.
With WPINTERNALS for WinPhones there is a fully new world to discover.
Thanks everyone for your answers.
In case you decide to reply, please be kind... since I cannot read your mind nor I have any "palantir" nor divination skills, try to explain things esaly.... e.g. as you would explain them to your dog.... :good:
Have unlocked bootloader and rooted old Nokia lumia 925 through WPINTERNALS... As I did not have many apps or games on it I would like to install some but now am stuck for how to get apps to phone or even is there a custom rom I can flash to it?...any help please..
PS: Phone is on windows 8.1 CYAN, I have made a full backup to pc with WPINTERNALS just in case anything goes wrong/
PS:-All fixed now and can now deploy xap

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