Long story short...I have a legit Windows Phone Developer account and I want to unlock my Lumia 920. I know the unlock tool is part of the WP8 SDK, but the only problem is that the SDK requires Windows 8 64-bit. As of now, the only Windows 8 install I have is on my Samsung tablet, so I can't install it on there since its not 64-bit.
Is there a way to just get the registration tool without installing the 1.5+GB SDK? Or is there a way to do it from Windows 7?
mindfrost82 said:
Long story short...I have a legit Windows Phone Developer account and I want to unlock my Lumia 920. I know the unlock tool is part of the WP8 SDK, but the only problem is that the SDK requires Windows 8 64-bit. As of now, the only Windows 8 install I have is on my Samsung tablet, so I can't install it on there since its not 64-bit.
Is there a way to just get the registration tool without installing the 1.5+GB SDK? Or is there a way to do it from Windows 7?
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Try this. Idk if it works, but give it a shot anyway! Extract the files and put it in a folder, then run the exe.
matthew5025 said:
Try this. Idk if it works, but give it a shot anyway! Extract the files and put it in a folder, then run the exe.
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unfortunately this doesn't work, as it states we need a zune-connected phone. and the lumia 920 doesn't connect to zune
RE: register phone
Why don't you use a vmware image of windows 8 where you can install the sdk on it. I use the same method as I have a macbook. for win phone 8 dev I use vmware.
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Try this. Idk if it works, but give it a shot anyway! Extract the files and put it in a folder, then run the exe.
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I think the zip doesn't work but not because it needs a zune connected phone. Instead the issue is that the tool is probably missing some common files or something like that. It asks to connect the phone to the computer and points at a potential problem with the windows phone passthrough service (although there is no problem because the device can be browsed perfectly fine).
I wish I could at least install a XAP to my WP8 devce on Windows 7...Is THAT even possable ?
matthew5025 said:
Try this. Idk if it works, but give it a shot anyway! Extract the files and put it in a folder, then run the exe.
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Sorry for bumping this old post, but I had been having issues registering/unlocking my Windows Phone 7 Lumia 710 recently to develop.
Using Windows 7 SDKs, the registration tool with it just wasn't working - I was getting the good old "Error logging into the App Hub. Please check your Windows Live ID and password and try again" message.
Even contacting Windows Dev Support couldn't resolve this - apparently its a known issue theyre working on just now!
Long story short, I found this thread - and tried the zip file you linked and it worked! I was able to register my phone through that file instead of the registration tool that came with the SDK. So thank you very much!
Worked for me too. Thanks a bunch !!
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Free Sport and Exercise Tracker and Pace Calculator from Handango.com
it is free and i downloaded it and it is a .exe file and only 56kb
when i run it on the comp it says "Windows CE services not found on this computer. Setup cannot continue and will now exit" i just got this comp like 3 weeks ago (hp dv2842se) but thats another story
i put it on my storage card on my tilt and it wont work at all it says " 'sportimertrialsetup22.exe' is not a valid Pocket PC application."
so i dont get it
here is the app
http://www.handango.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?productId=142977
can any help me get this working on my tilt?
alph0e said:
Free Sport and Exercise Tracker and Pace Calculator from Handango.com
it is free and i downloaded it and it is a .exe file and only 56kb
when i run it on the comp it says "Windows CE services not found on this computer. Setup cannot continue and will now exit" i just got this comp like 3 weeks ago (hp dv2842se) but thats another story
i put it on my storage card on my tilt and it wont work at all it says " 'sportimertrialsetup22.exe' is not a valid Pocket PC application."
so i dont get it
here is the app
http://www.handango.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?productId=142977
can any help me get this working on my tilt?
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I think you need to set up ActiveSync Connection And Run the EXE on your Computer and then it will place and install the Cab on your device.
JimmyMcGee said:
I think you need to set up ActiveSync Connection And Run the EXE on your Computer and then it will place and install the Cab on your device.
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wow didnt even think about that good idea imma let you know how it goes
thats not a good idea,
thats gone work for sure..
denjo said:
thats not a good idea,
thats gone work for sure..
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Activesync caot be installed on a vista computer
SO NOW WHAT?
alph0e said:
Activesync caot be installed on a vista computer
SO NOW WHAT?
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Active sync 4.5 does not work with Vista, you need to install Windows Mobile Device Center.
it wont work i used the cd and it wont install
google it
try searching google for windows mobile device centre
Maybe get a Mac.
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Activesync caot be installed on a vista computer
SO NOW WHAT?
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First Step, Get a Real Operating System.
As soon as I can get OpenSync Working on my ubuntu Drake Set up I will no longer need XP
But try downloading Device Center From the Site. I had the same problem where it wouldn't install from the CD either on my old Vista Machine. But when I downloaded it from the website it installed a'ok.
Device Center
I ran across the same issue when I upgraded to Vista. I had to also go download the program necessary for installing anything to my device:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/downloads/microsoft/device-center.mspx
Basically install it, then connect your device to the PC and install like normal. When your done make sure to check your program folder to make sure it is in there.
If it was Handango you got this through, they are usually pretty good at helping with this sort of thing. So if my suggestion doesn't work for you they might help.
Hi Just wanna share the info regarding unlocking WP7, sorry if this posted in XDA already, but in case somebody want to try this unlock tools... here it is..
Microsoft allows developers to unlock their device for sideloading their applications for testing purposes using their marketplace account. Creating a marketplace account requires yearly charges of 99 USD which is difficult for new testing developers to pay for. A groups of developers have released a new Windows Phone 7 unlocker tool which provides the ability for anyone to unlock a WP7 device without a Marketplace developer account. The developers claim that this tool is completely safe and reversible for the phone and the app even allows you to relock the phone. Just download the exe,run it when your phone is connected. Thats it..Your phone unlocked. Here is the download links,
http://walshie.me/ChevronWP7.exe
http://www.multiupload.com/4T7AYFWLSZ
Congrats to the developers of this tool, the chevron group consisting of Long Zheng, Rafael Rivera and Chris Walsh. Follow their blog for more details on this project.
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Link source: http://wmpoweruser.com/first-windows-phone-7-unlocker-released/
error the application says
(Sorry, i'm having trouble communicating with the phone,
-Please make sure it's connected using usb
-Please start the Zune application)
the zune app is detecting the phone I might be getting this error because i'm using win 7 64bit
vdub804 said:
error the application says
(Sorry, i'm having trouble communicating with the phone,
-Please make sure it's connected using usb
-Please start the Zune application)
the zune app is detecting the phone I might be getting this error because i'm using win 7 64bit
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for all who are having issues i found a way that should definately work.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=04704acf-a63a-4f97-952c-8b51b34b00ce&displaylang=en
download from the above link. install first.
Once you installed whats above then do the following:
1. Connect Windows phone 7 (HD7 for me)
2. ON THE DEVICE go to http://www.chevronwp7.com/cert and install. Lock the phone and leave it.
3. edit the properties of ChevronWP7.exe (I am running windows 7 64 bit.)
a. Run in compatibility mode XP SP3
b. Run as Admin.
c. Apply those changes and exit. DO NOT RUN IT YET
4. Start up the Zune software, and make sure it detects your phone
5. Run ChevronWP7 (If you get the pin code error, simply slide the lockscreen up so you can see the tiles, and run the program again.)
6. Then click all of the check boxes and unlock
There you go. This is just how it worked for me. If you have any questions, Ill try to help you.
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for all who are having issues i found a way that should definately work.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=04704acf-a63a-4f97-952c-8b51b34b00ce&displaylang=en
download from the above link. install first.
Once you installed whats above then do the following:
1. Connect Windows phone 7 (HD7 for me)
2. ON THE DEVICE go to http://www.chevronwp7.com/cert and install. Lock the phone and leave it.
3. edit the properties of ChevronWP7.exe (I am running windows 7 64 bit.)
a. Run in compatibility mode XP SP3
b. Run as Admin.
c. Apply those changes and exit. DO NOT RUN IT YET
4. Start up the Zune software, and make sure it detects your phone
5. Run ChevronWP7 (If you get the pin code error, simply slide the lockscreen up so you can see the tiles, and run the program again.)
6. Then click all of the check boxes and unlock
There you go. This is just how it worked for me. If you have any questions, Ill try to help you.
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thanks worked like a charm although the program took like 15 mins to install lls it crazy because i'm using a core i7, but thanks for the tip I was at a stand-still til you showed up.
vdub804 said:
thanks worked like a charm although the program took like 15 mins to install lls it crazy because i'm using a core i7, but thanks for the tip I was at a stand-still til you showed up.
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no problem bro. I spent 3 hours reading and trying on several machines till I found all that info in several places. It just did not work for me on XP but every os beyond from ms did.
I did every step, but it still doesn't work.
It keeps throwing the error
Sorry, i'm having trouble communicating with the phone,
-Please make sure it's connected using USB
-Please start the Zune application
If the phone's locked, it does show "Your phone is PIN locked" or sth.
I'm also running Windows 7 64 bit.
help
everytime i run chevronwp it crashes help
help
when i run the program and go through the check list and hit unlock i get a message that says the program has stopped workin help
1. Did u download and install the thing from the link to ms?
if no then that might be part of ur problem
2. Do u have Skype or any other app like that running on ur machine?
If so then u need to full close out of those apps. Make sure there process's are not still active. U can do so through task manager.
3. In Zune when ur phone connects does it say ur name or guest?
If guest then u need to hit the button below the phone image to set up ur phone to be the main user.
4. Did u sign into Zune?
If no then sign in. I was signed in when it worked for me.
I hope that helps troubleshoot ur problem.
Also try re downloading the unlocked app. If it was zip/rar it might of unpacked incorrectly.
1. Yes, I verified that because I can access the editor and Application Deployment (by searching for it..)
2. Only MSN, but that was switched off.
3. Will have to check, but I think it's the name of the phone.
4. Yes, I tried when signed in and out.
I will try booting in safe mode, maybe that helps.
I'll get back to you.
I have Win 7 64 bit as well and got all the same errors.
I then tried it on a Win 7 32 bit machine, with all the same settings, and no problems at all. Unlocked within a second.
Thankyou.
Taken from the chevronwp7 blog
seems that this tools dev has been temp stopped
tryed to dl the cerv from the link bellow
http://www.chevronwp7.com/cert
however its just goes to a 404 error page now
managed to dl the tool before the shutdown but seems to require the cert to work on a x64 machine
any ideas?
post from chervon bellow
Code:
ChevronWP7 Dev Team: “Earlier today, we were contacted by Brandon Watson, Director of Developer Experience for Windows Phone 7, to discuss the ChevronWP7 unlocking tool.
Through this discussion, we established a mutual understanding of our intent to enable homebrew opportunities and to open the Windows Phone 7 platform for broader access to developers and users.
To pursue these goals with Microsoft’s support, Brandon Watson has agreed to engage in further discussions with us about officially facilitating homebrew development on WP7. To fast-track discussions, we are discontinuing the unlocking tool effective immediately.”
Hope you already downloaded the software (^_^)
You will find it here.
You'll have to send it by mail to your HD7 to install it on your device.
MonteCristoffOn said:
You will find it here.
You'll have to send it by mail to your HD7 to install it on your device.
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lol you beat me to it. make sure you extract the cert file from the zip before you attach to an email. just select the cert wait for it to download then select it again when you see the little shield next to the attachment. Then it will ask if you want to install the cert. do it and your set as far as that part of the process is concerned.
If your having issues with it in win7 x64 try changing the exe's compatibility to xp sp2 or sp3. i think i set mine to sp3 on my win7 x64 machine.
also make sure when your phone is sync to unlock your phone so its sitting at the start menu.
it worked! thanks montecristoffon for uploading of the cert file and and hackmimic for the guide.
Cheers!
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lol you beat me to it. make sure you extract the cert file from the zip before you attach to an email. just select the cert wait for it to download then select it again when you see the little shield next to the attachment. Then it will ask if you want to install the cert. do it and your set as far as that part of the process is concerned.
If your having issues with it in win7 x64 try changing the exe's compatibility to xp sp2 or sp3. i think i set mine to sp3 on my win7 x64 machine.
also make sure when your phone is sync to unlock your phone so its sitting at the start menu.
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I sent the reg file to my hotmail account and after downloading it tells me there is no app associated witht his file type. Am I missing something?
enyaj said:
I sent the reg file to my hotmail account and after downloading it tells me there is no app associated witht his file type. Am I missing something?
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you need to install the reg on your pc. you need to send the cert file to your hotmail.
Friends I'm not getting the error when the ChevronWP7 tenatar open even as administrator. vm_web installed and error still continues. Thank you help me there. etou using windows 7 ultimate 32bts.
else how do I install phone.regAdd what steps to install it
rdia said:
Friends I'm not getting the error when the ChevronWP7 tenatar open even as administrator. vm_web installed and error still continues. Thank you help me there. etou using windows 7 ultimate 32bts.
else how do I install phone.regAdd what steps to install it
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there should be a reg file. Just double click it and let it add to the registry on ur PC not the phone.
Phone = install cert
PC = install reg
Hi does this unlocker tool allow for third party apps to be installed? sorry abit confused about all this
Hey guys and gals, I'm having a problem with installing apps to wp7. I have xbmod rom, and when I want to send an app to device it says something about that device is not connected. But it is, and it has cert installed via email. Zune is up, and Dev tolls installed...
I just want to install Facebook and youtube. nothing else... Can I put xap files in rom and than do an automatic install at first startup?
please help
fixed, I installed Vista on virtual machine, and it worked... so, I guess the fault is either in operating system (win 7 64bit) or some installed software are doing conflicts (not skype or firewall nor AV)
So, mod can lock this.
hey am having the same problem, can you tell me how you did it
like more info?
thanks
troublebai said:
hey am having the same problem, can you tell me how you did it
like more info?
thanks
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As I was getting connection errors in my Win 7 64bit, in chevorn, app deployment software, tom xap etc. I just installed Windows Vista 32bit (Sp2- important) on virtual machine (vmware or virtualbox, whichever you prefer) and then I installed Windows Phone development tools in that windows, and that's it. App deployment works, chevron works... everything works as charm.
As I sad, I guess that our installations of Windows have some software that blocks ports, in my case, I'm pretty sure that port 443 was open, but something else was interfering with connection of HD2.
So fresh install of Windows or even better Windows on virtual machine is the real solution. because nothing else worked till this.
Hope I helped someone with this. Mods can put this information is some sticky tutorials about connection problem.
Good Luck
Hi,
Does anyone know if it is possible to view the file system of a Windows Phone 8.1 device? I have a phone that is developer unlocked and would like to the file structure of the device or access files that are hidden away from the user. I can see the downloads, music, photos etc using the new Nokia/Microsoft Files app, but can not get into something like the windows phone equivelent to C:\Users\xxx\AppData.
I came across this post on the forums which is an xap file for allowing browsing over a network (converts phone to a webserver) but could not deploy to Win Phone 8.1 using the deployment tools due to the file having a missing manifest - I suspect it works for Win Phone 8 rather than 8.1.
Are there any native tools in the Visual Studio environment to browse the device on a dev unlocked device?
Many thanks,
Simon
IliosUK said:
Hi,
Does anyone know if it is possible to view the file system of a Windows Phone 8.1 device? I have a phone that is developer unlocked and would like to the file structure of the device or access files that are hidden away from the user. I can see the downloads, music, photos etc using the new Nokia/Microsoft Files app, but can not get into something like the windows phone equivelent to C:\Users\xxx\AppData.
I came across this post on the forums which is an xap file for allowing browsing over a network (converts phone to a webserver) but could not deploy to Win Phone 8.1 using the deployment tools due to the file having a missing manifest - I suspect it works for Win Phone 8 rather than 8.1.
Are there any native tools in the Visual Studio environment to browse the device on a dev unlocked device?
Many thanks,
Simon
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You can see some system files and registry keys via the WebServer XAP. *But, he is limited*
anaheiim said:
You can see some system files and registry keys via the WebServer XAP. *But, he is limited*
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Thanks anaheiim, I managed to sucessfully deploy the WebAccess_0_5_0.xap but not the AllCapabiliities version which is what I had tried before. I was hoping to be able to access the Win8 desktop equivelent to:-
C:\Users\USER\AppData\Local\Packages
Do you happen to know if that is possible?
Many thanks,
Simon
IliosUK said:
Thanks anaheiim, I managed to sucessfully deploy the WebAccess_0_5_0.xap but not the AllCapabiliities version which is what I had tried before. I was hoping to be able to access the Win8 desktop equivelent to:-
C:\Users\USER\AppData\Local\Packages
Do you happen to know if that is possible?
Many thanks,
Simon
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Yes, you can not deploy AllCap, because you are not Interop-Unlock, etc... only the ativ s allow.
You only have access to C:\Windows\... (It seems to me), that is why I said it was limited.
IliosUK said:
Hi,
Does anyone know if it is possible to view the file system of a Windows Phone 8.1 device? I have a phone that is developer unlocked and would like to the file structure of the device or access files that are hidden away from the user. I can see the downloads, music, photos etc using the new Nokia/Microsoft Files app, but can not get into something like the windows phone equivelent to C:\Users\xxx\AppData.
I came across this post on the forums which is an xap file for allowing browsing over a network (converts phone to a webserver) but could not deploy to Win Phone 8.1 using the deployment tools due to the file having a missing manifest - I suspect it works for Win Phone 8 rather than 8.1.
Are there any native tools in the Visual Studio environment to browse the device on a dev unlocked device?
Many thanks,
Simon
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You can also download any Nokia Lumia FFU and use the imgMount too to convert the ffu into a vhd file. Then you can just mount the vhd file on your PC and browse away!
compu829 said:
You can also download any Nokia Lumia FFU and use the imgMount too to convert the ffu into a vhd file. Then you can just mount the vhd file on your PC and browse away!
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It is not wrong.
Here for ffu tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2066903
Don't waste your efforts and time, just wait few days, I've bypassed the security, & I'll post details very soon.
Nice work, I appreciate it!
djamol said:
Don't waste your efforts and time, just wait few days, I've bypassed the security, & I'll post details very soon.
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Will it be available for Windows Phone 8.1 with the "interop/capability unlock windows 10" release? :fingers-crossed:
djamol said:
Don't waste your efforts and time, just wait few days, I've bypassed the security, & I'll post details very soon.
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"few days" and "few years" have very different meanings bud
gitgud said:
"few days" and "few years" have very different meanings bud
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Actually, this member did post his results, just not in this thread. No need to have a go at him either way. And please don't resurrect threads that are clearly dead just to troll. Thanks.
Is there a way to developer unlock my Nokia Lumia 520 without needing the SDK? I have a windows XP computer, (with dual boot Ubuntu) and a Windows 8.1, but the windows 8.1 has no admin rights (and I cant get them, don't bother with answers about this). Is there a way to developer unlock my phone, either with the XP or without a computer? I honestly want this so bad I don't care if it is legit Microsoft approved or not. I tried the chinese jailbreak tool, but it wouldn't work because I don't have the drivers or something that come with the SDK, and the SDK isn't supported on windows XP.
Jesse72 said:
Is there a way to developer unlock my Nokia Lumia 520 without needing the SDK? I have a windows XP computer, (with dual boot Ubuntu) and a Windows 8.1, but the windows 8.1 has no admin rights (and I cant get them, don't bother with answers about this). Is there a way to developer unlock my phone, either with the XP or without a computer? I honestly want this so bad I don't care if it is legit Microsoft approved or not. I tried the chinese jailbreak tool, but it wouldn't work because I don't have the drivers or something that come with the SDK, and the SDK isn't supported on windows XP.
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There is no any tool that support Windows XP.
Here are some links for a lite version.
But it requires at least Windows 7. You can do it on your friend PC/Laptop or at Cyber cafe.
http://www72.zippyshare.com/v/59098969/file.html ( wp8.1 ) (90 MB)
http://www9.zippyshare.com/v/75606632/file.html ( wp 8 ) (60 MB)
Ful sdk for windows 8 or 8.1
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=265772
If you even don't want to use this tool, then der is paid app in WP Store. dat does whole jailbreak.
djamol said:
If you even don't want to use this tool, then der is paid app in WP Store. dat does whole jailbreak.
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What is this paid app called?
Jesse72 said:
What is this paid app called?
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Forget this instantly, there sure is no app in the store that does a jailbreak or something similar. Don't pay for such a fraud.
Afaik, you actually need a Windows 8 installation to run the unlocker application. It might be a bit wild, but have you thought about installing Windows 8 on your computer? Either replace XP or run it in a virutal machine.
cäsar said:
Forget this instantly, there sure is no app in the store that does a jailbreak or something similar. Don't pay for such a fraud.
Afaik, you actually need a Windows 8 installation to run the unlocker application. It might be a bit wild, but have you thought about installing Windows 8 on your computer? Either replace XP or run it in a virutal machine.
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Thanks, I was very surprised when an app was suggested, so if it was named I would be wary of it anyway.
Unfortunately, the XP is too slow for Windows 8, especially through visualisation.
Thanks for the help anyway.