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[Q] WP7 activation code in registry.

I apologize in advance i cannot find the forum with similar topic i know exist but i really want to update my hd2 with a newer version of WP7 and gain the ability to do updates but i know if i change the ROM it will ask me for the activation code and i really don't want to go thru the calls to MS with the possibility of them asking for POP.
i installed Registry editor and i go to HKEY local machine/Software/MS/GwpCPC and there is no info. if I'm not mistaken that is the location of the activation key.
Can some one pls help? really would like the latest version. i currently have Version 7.0.7004.
BTW when i try to upgrade thru Zune errors out stating that i don't have room on an empty phone. if there is a way to force update all the way to mango i would greatly appreciate that info as well.
thanks

1. The only way to activate the WP7 with Windows Live is by contacting MS for the activation key. Personally, it is VERY simple. I got my key within 10 minutes. There is also a tutorial here to get it through a chat with a MS representative so that way, you won't need to talk to them.
2. Which WP7 rom are you on? Almost all the custom roms here are now up to date with 8107. You would have to download the exact same custom rom @ the 8107 version and just flash it the same way you did to get WP7.

[Q] How to Downgrade WP7 to unlock it.

I am using Dell Venue Pro . I want to downgrade my current mango os to unlock it. Unfortunately i lost my nodo back up due to System Crash.
Is there any way to Downgrade OR unlock mango os .
HELP!

varadshere said:
I am using Dell Venue Pro . I want to downgrade my current mango os to unlock it. Unfortunately i lost my nodo back up due to System Crash.
Is there any way to Downgrade OR unlock mango os .
HELP!
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Please don't take this the wrong way...its just a question...nothing implied.
Whats the need or attraction to unlock the VP? What is gained?
Again, please don't read into the question...its just a question.

You can downgrade to retail wp7 7004 t-mobile by using tutorial from next thread: unbricking dvp. Just flash retail ffu, by mensioned methode and here you are.
be carefull: any errors during flashing may cause a brick.

alodar1 said:
Please don't take this the wrong way...its just a question...nothing implied.
Whats the need or attraction to unlock the VP? What is gained?
Again, please don't read into the question...its just a question.
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Ya i am wondering the same thing as Chevron7 never supported the DVP, there seems to be no reason to do this? unless maybe you want to try and interop-unlock the phone but again that has never been done... yet

Some of us are developes/tinkerers that love to mess with whatever we own.
Dev/interop unlocking is part of this, you could simply unlock to fiddle around with the contents of the rom and just that much.
If WP7 had something as well made as root explorer, that in it of itself is reason enough to unlock. You can learn a lot about an os just by figuring out how it ticks. (Just one of many reasons to unlock, your mileage may vary)

[Q] Help before proceeding.

I have never touched a windows phone before but have exp. with Installing unsigned code and ROMS (xbox/360,androids)
With that being said I just received a Windows HTC T8788 from a buddy last night. I have read so many tuts. and info that I have 15 tabs from being sent from one to the other and back again. Here is what I have gathered.
Model:T8788
Carrier:AT&T
Software: Windows 7.5
OS version: 7.10.7720.68
Revsion:003
Radio: 5.69.09.05a_22.50.50.21H
Bootloader version:4.5.2250.0(129685)
Here's the question that sends me in circles and its not the procedure or directions, its which path do I take that is not clear to me to get RSPL/HSPL.
Now for the procedure and Hacks I would like to get but keep finding myself jumping from old to new material.
1) Download WP7F3 and check Bootloader. SPL needs to be 1.5.xx or
lower because DFT program doesn't support the SPL 4.5.xxxx bootloader I
have.
2) So that tells me that a downgrade is needed so that I can RSPL/HSPL then I
can Install Ansars New 8773 ROMs. This is were I get messed up!!!
I found that is has to be a stock provider ROM build;NoDo that has SPL 1.5
Which I found here in this form in FOOTBALLS post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427902
I have also read some were that My version was not able to downgrade
unless i use The goldcard procedure.
I missed a lot of info above but just wanted to clarify were I was
I have no backups of old OS from Zune, Nothing at all. The process to do this is pretty easy just just need someone with windows handset exp. before I take the leap without confirming proper order and software versions.
Sorry If someone take me to the direct link that I couldn't find

So thats it, nobody will even flame me and tell me to to keep reseaching.
Am I missing something. This is Q&A thread for HTC T8788 Sound right?

I wish someone had answer this... Did you have any luck on your own?

WP 8.1 Help

Guys hey,
please help me to roll back my Lumia 640 LTE 10.0.10240.16384 (downloaded from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...alled-leaked-windows-10-mobile-t3173000/page9) to 8.1 stock. I try everything but just wont work. I try Nokia software recovery tool and Windows devices recovery tool (see attach) (this software detect my 640 like dual sim, I don't have dual sim). None of them wont work for me....I read somewhere that I can rollback to stock with Windows Phone Image Designer for flashing ROM, but I need ffu image file for my model (I don't know where to look anymore, i try everywhere). And also I try Nokia Software Updater for Retail, nothing!! Can anyone help me please?
Thank you

Wrong forum. You are neither developing anything nor publishing a hack. Please stop spamming the dev&hacking forum!

GoodDayToDie said:
Wrong forum. You are neither developing anything nor publishing a hack. Please stop spamming the dev&hacking forum!
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Im just asking, you should just remove this one to question section or delete it.

Nokia Lumia 520 Light ROM.

Hello my name is Alex and I am from Greece (my english are not very good ^_^ )
So... i bought my lumia 520 on August 2014 and lately my phone just lags a lot, i've downloaded a bunch of roms but i could not make it work flawlessly. Can you please help me to find a code (product code) to download a rom that work fine for my lumia 520? Please?
(Windows Phone 8.1)
Also can you please teach me how to keep my phone in a "great shape" ?
Thank you very much for reading... <3
I hope you can help me!
Love from Greece! ^_^

Hi Alex.
you have to download official tool from MS: "Windows Phone Recovery Tool" https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=525569
just follow the steps in app and it will install the latest available ROM for your device.
and believe, it will be the best, if you will keep phone in a "great shape"...
to keep phone in a "great shape" a bit harder...
you must NOT forget, that you have a budget (low-cost) phone.
so do NOT expect it will work same way as flagman phones...
the most important think you must remember is do NOT keep any not used apps (that you do not use every day. want to try smth? install it, try, and uninstall/remove)
and do NOT install apps on SD-card. never ever!.. it's simply slows you phone.
those rules just based on my experience in using 520 in everyday life.
hope it will help you.