Disclaimer Note : Before you proceed : Do this at your own risk!
I'm not responsible for anything that goes wrong
NEW UPDATE 13/7/2015 .. completely rewrote this tutorial to clean it up and make it easier and faster using newer tools
New! 5/21/2015 : this tutorial is now available in Arabic language , translation courtesy of Windows Phone Arabia
and the translated article can be found here
this method does not block inApp Ads ,I'm not going to say why , you find that out yourself ,I'll keep that part to my own use ( I did block all ads with this including in app ads ) BUT this will help you block ads and pop ups while using your web browser , feel free to use the pool to make a vote
Hello everyone , this is my first ever post on Xda-Developers.com !:good:
if there's mistakes please let me know and don't forget to click on "Thanks" if it helped you <3
In this tutorial I'll explain how to block annoying and unwanted adverts using HOSTS file classic trick , lets begin!
If you have Interop Unlock with full FS access enabled :
only download this hosts file ( or any other one that you want ) and replace it with your
"C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\ETC\HOSTS" on your phone ( C: drive on phone , is your phone memory ) , make sure to name it HOSTS not HOSTS.txt
If you do not have interop unlock, but you want to , I'll show you how through this tutorial ( remember this is Lumia-based )
if you do not , and you don't want to interop unlock your device, that's okay , there's a quick method without having to interop-unlock
First of all you need the following :
STEP 1:
A Lumia Windows Phone with SD Card support
Developer or Interop Unlock with foreknowledge about how to deploy apps ( free with 2 apps limit works fine )
WPV Deployer 2.0 from here
a modified HOSTS file with Ads Blocking such as this
@Pasquiindustry's CustomWPSystem 0.6 app from here
If you don't want to interop unlock : @djamol 's Lumia Resources Hacker from here
If you want to Interop unlock : @vcfan's vcReg tool
now that we have all that we need, lets go to
STEP 2 :
now , what you need to do is , uninstall "Extras+Info" app from your phone and move it to your SD Card
to do this you need to :
Open WPV Deployer 2.0 and click on XAP Tools
Input this into the Uninstall box
Code:
2377fe1b-c10f-47da-92f3-fc517345a3c0
Click Uninstall
go to Storage Sense and set your apps to install on SD Card
go here to install Extras+Info again, now it will be on your SD Card
Should look like this
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
pretty simple so far , lets move on to
STEP 3:
While you're at WPV Deployer , use it to deploy CustomWPSystem 0.6
now if you want to interop unlock ,
Copy vcReg bootstrap xap file to the root of your sdcard
Open CustomWPSystem app on your phone
tap on "SD Card permissions" and choose SD Card folder and click the second option so both are green
Target app Extra e info
Tap on "Select the XAP" and choose "vcREG_1_2_BOOTSTRAP.xap"
Tap Apply XAP
if you DON'T want to interop unlock and just want to block ads
Copy Lumia resources hacker xap file to the root of your sdcard
Open CustomWPSystem app on your phone
tap on "SD Card permissions" and choose SD Card folder and click the second option so both are green
Target app Extra e info
Tap on "Select the XAP" and choose "LumiaResourceHacker_Release_ARM_noInterop_Services.xap"
Tap Apply XAP
you got a "Success!" message? nice! lets move to
STEP 4:
Now what we've done basically is hijacking the "Extras+Info" app and maintain its permissions for our homebrew application
we'll need to go into settings and scroll down to the end , and the tap the Extras+Info which would look like D:\WPSystem\Apps\{2377fe1b-c10f-47da-92f3-fc517345a3c0}\.......
just ignore the name and click on it , you'll see our homebrew app instead of the Extras+Info App , which means its successful now! , if not , then you did a mistake , read the tutorial again to see what you did mistake with ..
Using Interop-unlock:
Press the app menu ( . . . ) button
Press Templates
Check the first two options to LIVE interop-unlock and to grant full fs access
reboot and connect your phone to pc
Using your pc navigate to (Phone Memory) \Windows\system32\DRIVERS\ETC\
rename the downloaded HOSTS.txt file to HOSTS , and use it to overwrite the one you have on your phone
re-open vcReg app ( settings > Extras+Info ) and apply the disable full fs access template ( optional but highly recommended even for advanced users ) and reboot for it to take effect
Should look like this :
Without using Interop-unlock:
Connect your phone
rename the downloaded HOSTS file to make sure it is only HOSTS not HOSTS.txt
Place the downloaded hosts file into your PHONE MEMORY > DOWNLOADS folder
Go to custom mode
Source Path : C:\Data\Users\Public\Downloads\HOSTS
Destination Path : C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\ETC\HOSTS
Tap "Write" ( or "Apply" whatsoever )
Restoring your old Extras+Info app :
Open WPV Deployer 2.0 and click on XAP Tools
Input this into the Uninstall box
Code:
2377fe1b-c10f-47da-92f3-fc517345a3c0
Click Uninstall
go to Storage Sense and set your apps to install on Phone Memory
go here to install Extras+Info again, now it will be on your Phone Memory like it was and should work just fine.
Congratz , annoying ads now should be blocked ,while ads inside Apps should still be there for most apps ( I'm not saying why or how , if you insist to know , just email me then but if you really want to use the app without ads and there's no better alternative, then support the developer(s) of that app you like so much and actually BUY it )
Special thanks to the following people for their apps and help :
@sensboston for thread about Ad blocker
@djamol for his Apps linked above
@djamol again !! for pointing out that this worked without Interop services!!
@contable for his WPSystem Folder Unlocker App which was used in my old tutorial
@Pasquiindustry for upgrading his CustomWPSystem app to make the process much easier
@WojtasXda for his Interop-unlock discovery
@vcfan for his one click interop-unlock app
@irshad2809 for the awesome personal help providing nearly half of this tutorial you see now
Thanks to Taha Malas from Windows Phone Arabia team for the Arabic translation
That's all folks , hope you find this useful! , hit the Thanks button below for my first ever post on Xda
ps: wrapped the entire tutorial to prevent messy long quotes when new people try to reply
Abdulrazak_Kh said:
Disclaimer Note : Before you proceed : Do this at your own risk!
I'm not responsible for anything that goes wrong
this method does not block inApp Ads ,I'm not going to say why , you find that out yourself ,I'll keep that part to my own use ( I did block all ads with this including in app ads ) BUT this will help you block ads and pop ups while using your web browser
Hello everyone , this is my first ever post on Xda-Developers.com !:good:
if there's mistakes please let me know
In this tutorial I'll explain how to block annoying and unwanted adverts using HOSTS file classic trick , lets begin!
First of all you need the following :
STEP 1:
Windows Phone with SD Card support
Developer Unlock & Deployment SDK with foreknowledge about how to deploy apps ( free with 2 apps limit works fine )
a modified HOSTS file with Ads Blocking such as this
Windows Explorer app , from here (Install it on Phone Memory, Trial version works just fine!! )
@djamol 's Lumia Resources Hacker from here
@contable 's WPSystem Folder Unlocker from here
now that we have all that we need, lets go to
STEP 2 :
the hosts file goes into your phone memory, lets use "C:\Data\Users\Public\Downloads\HOSTS" for now
if that address seems complicated , lets just say ,put the hosts file inside your phone memory "Downloads" folder ( which you can see if you connect to your PC )
and The Lumia Resources Hacker , should be deployed into your Phone and moved to your SD Card via Storage Sense
pretty simple so far , lets move on to
STEP 3:
now , what you need to do is , uninstall "Extras+Info" app from your phone and move it to your SD Card
to do this you need to :
Phone Settings > time and date > set year to anywhere near 2200~
Phone Settings > Extras+Info > now you'll see an error message with Buy and UNINSTALL as options
Choose uninstall
go to Storage Sense and set your apps to install on SD Card
Change time and date back to normal
go here to install Extras+Info again, now it will be on your SD Card
all good ? , awesome , let's move to
STEP 4:
and now , we have :
Lumia resources Hacker and Extras+info apps , both on SD Card.
Windows Explorer app , trial version works , ON PHONE MEMORY
WPSystem Folder Unlocker app , on phone memory
Downloaded HOSTS file in your Phone Memory's "Downloads" folder
now we need to use the WPSystem folder unlocker app by @contable to access the Apps storage on SD Card, open the app and press unlock , now you can browse the contents of this folder on your sd card until you reboot your phone ( then it will be locked again )
you got a "Success!" message? nice! lets move to
STEP 5:
on your Phone >>
A:
Close all apps on your phone and enter battery saver mode to be sure that nothing is running in background.
go to Windows Explorer
open the ... menu to access the options
go to "Access folders"
click the add button , and just choose your SD Card and click ok
now you have D:\ in the list of access folders
B:
now go back and go to
D:\WPSystem\
Rename : Apps folder to Appx
Go in Appx and then in {2377fe1b-c10f-47da-92f3-fc517345a3c0} , and delete all of its contents , everything inside it !
go back and rename Appx to Apps
go in Apps and then in {C5C5498F-A93E-47CE-96611-432DAD63FE88} , and COPY everything inside it
go back and go in {2377fe1b-c10f-47da-92f3-fc517345a3c0} again , which should be Empty now , and paste what you copied
now what you have done is replace Extras+Info app with Lumia Resources Hacker app ,
everything went okay so far? Great news, time for the final step!
STEP 6:
at the very last now its time to actually block the advertisements and to do this you have to :
go to settings > Extras+Info app which is gonna look like : D:\WPSystem\Apps\{2377fe1b-c10f-47da-92f3-fc517345a3c0}\.......
just ignore the name and click on it , you'll see the Resources hacker app instead of the Extras+Info App , which means its successful now! , if not , then you did a mistake , read the tutorial again to see what you did mistake with ..
now go to Custom mode ,,
in source , you pick the HOSTS file that contains all the ads domains to block
in destination path , you pick the HOSTS file inside your system to be replaced with the ads blocking HOSTS file
now as I asked you to place HOSTS file you downloaded in your phone memory's DOWNLOADS folder,, it should be like this what you need to input :
Source Path :
C:\Data\Users\Public\Downloads\HOSTS
Destination Path :
C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\ETC\HOSTS
Congratz , annoying ads now should be blocked ,while ads inside Apps should still be there for most apps ( I'm not saying why or how , if you insist to know , just email me then but if you really want to use the app without ads and there's no better alternative, then support the developer(s) of that app you like so much and actually BUY it )
Special thanks to the following people for their apps and help :
@sensboston for thread about Ad blocker
@djamol for his Apps linked above
@djamol again !! for pointing out that this worked without Interop services!!
@contable for his WPSystem Folder Unlocker App , linked above
@irshad2809 for the awesome personal help providing nearly half of this tutorial you see now
That's all folks , hope you find this useful! , hit the Thanks button below for my first ever post on Xda
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ok but after everything is done can i get back my old extras+info app??
Restoring old Extras+Info app !
souma_rox said:
ok but after everything is done can i get back my old extras+info app??
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Edit : Edited the main post now with easier instructions
Abdulrazak_Kh said:
Yes you can ,, to do this you have to format your SD card ,, or simply insert a blank SD card and format it instead of your main card , and then reinstall extras+info from the store
And finally , under the sdcard with the hijacked extras+info and delete the entire hijacked folder (to delete the folder you might need to rename apps to appx)
.. Another method to restore it would be to actually keep the files you take out of its folder in a different "new folder" so you can replace it back with the same method ,, and then delete it with the date trick and install it back in phone memory again from store
Both of these methods are not really tested but it worked when I formatted my sdcard ( which will REMOVE ALL APPS ON THE SD CARD ) ,, I'll edit the main post later to add clear instructions on restoring old app when I get home
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Firstly I would like to thank all those developers and for your great tutorial.
Excellent it works on my lumia 822.
ptap said:
Firstly I would like to thank all those developers and for your great tutorial.
Excellent it works on my lumia 822.
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Glad it helped you thanks for the feedback!
There is no need to format the sd card for getting the extras + info back. Just do the reverse process as explained above.
ptap said:
There is no need to format the sd card for getting the extras + info back. Just do the reverse process as explained above.
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amazing. it works on my Lumia 1520. thanx for a very clear instruction
joseph.sapri said:
amazing. it works on my Lumia 1520. thanx for a very clear instruction
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Thanks for your feedback , glad it helped!
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Thanks for your feedback , glad it helped!
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Excellent tutorial, I managed to make my Lumia 640 ad-free finally!
TY very much.
Topogigi said:
Excellent tutorial, I managed to make my Lumia 640 ad-free finally!
TY very much.
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You're welcome , thank you!
Thanks works great!
lolz mclollerson said:
Thanks works great!
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nice! , what's your phone name/model ?
Abdulrazak_Kh said:
nice! , what's your phone name/model ?
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Lumia 640
This is great! It works on my nokia 830.
No more stupid ads when browsing
Hi,
I tried until STEP 3:
When I set my date to ~2000/May, there was no message let me to uninstall inside Extras+Info.
My phone is Lumia 535 dual sim, OS version 8.10.14234.375
Any help?
2200 is the correct year
tennyleaz said:
Hi,
I tried until STEP 3:
When I set my date to ~2000/May, there was no message let me to uninstall inside Extras+Info.
My phone is Lumia 535 dual sim, OS version 8.10.14234.375
Any help?
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Topogigi said:
2200 is the correct year
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as Topogigi said , you misread the date required .. you used 2000 ,, whereas in my tutorial its needed to set the date into the far far future , in 2200 , actually 2150 works , just anything far to tell your system that the application license expired
Abdulrazak_Kh said:
as Topogigi said , you misread the date required .. you used 2000 ,, whereas in my tutorial its needed to set the date into the far far future , in 2200 , actually 2150 works , just anything far to tell your system that the application license expired
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Yes, thank for your help.
Now it seems working on my Lumia 535
tennyleaz said:
Yes, thank for your help.
Now it seems working on my Lumia 535
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glad it worked
enjoy
Related
Hi, following XDA user djamol tutorial, I've created an helper that allows in less click to patch system app to use OEM APIs
This app is based on This tutorial from this topic (ok... seems that there's no more tutorial there)
Remember that you need an SD card into your phone!
NOTE | I've updated this app to 0.7 and some of the functionalities are changed, so some of the tutorials created for 0.6 or less may be obsolete!
how does this work?
Detailed instructions are available within the app. Just swipe to go to the next section.
Changelog
Latest release
v 0.7 (27/02/2016)
- added MixRadio support
- new Interface and icon
- other bugfixes
Old releases
v0.6 (08/06/2015) [Still available]
- added extras and infos app support
- small UI fix and bugfix
- Update made with the collaboration of WojtasXda :good:
v0.5 (31/12/2014) HAPPY NEW YEAR! [Still available]
- trying to fix ACCESS DENIED error
- fixed scrollviewer bug
- better english (please let me know if I can write better)
- Added Field Medic app for testing purpose
v0.4 (23/12/2014)
- better naming messagge errors
- changed try-catch positions
- definitive "about" structure (not content)
v 0.3 (22-23/12/2014)
- fixed another crash
- now xap apps subfolder gets copied too!
v 0.2 (22/12/2014)
- fixed a crash
- fixed app patching for Glance Background and Preview For Developers
v 0.1 (16/12/2014)
- first release
Text related to versions 0.6 and less
NEW IMPORTANT! Give SD card permissions
Tap "SD Card permissions" button
Tap only "SD card"
Press the check button into the bottom appbar
"SD Card permissions" button will became green
It isn't necessary to set the "Unhide WPSystem" green.
Choose the app target
With this first version it's possible to choose five target apps, i will add other apps soon:
Live Lock Screen beta
Glance Background beta
Preview for developers
Field Medic
Extras and infos [NEW!]
Download the app and move it to SD card (using storage sense)
Pin the app into the start screen (obviusly you can't pin extras and infos before Update 2)
Choose the custom XAP (the app uses the integrated file picker)
Patch!
FAQ
Q: I'm getting ACCESS DENIED error
A: When you get this error, an error message will appear, make sure that "SD Card permissions" is GREEN and not RED
Q: the app crashed immediately after patch
A: ehm... I don't know, please advice me within this topic. Try to deploy again the app.
Q: Preview For Developers (or other apps) vanished from app list and I can't reinstall or unistall
A: Use Storage Sense to unistall the app
Q: Can I restore original apps?
A: Sure! Unistall and reinstall the target app
OTHER TROUBLESHOOTING
> Remove/unistall the app from the app list within your phone
> Be sure that in Storage Sense default location for app storage is INTERNAL MEMORY
> Deploy the app with "Windows Phone Application Deployment 8.1" (the 8.1 is relly important, the name may change, don't use 8.2, 8.0 or without numbers). Some Visual Studio versions have multiple deployers included, use the 8.1 version.
Glossary
Swapper: CustomWPSystem app
App target: The first/second party app to patch (Preview For Developers for example)
Homebrew XAP: the dev-made XAP that you can patch to target apps (CutomPFD for Example)
Thanks to everyone that is related with this project
Sorry for bad english and enjoy!
Looks great thanks
does anybody have the latest "registry editor" form djmol ?
i want to try the "preview voor developers" with the latest "registry editor" from djmol
please share the link
many thanks in advance
michael
Pasquiindustry said:
Hi, following XDA user djamol tutorial, I've created an helper that allows in less click to patch system app to use OEM APIs
This app is based on This tutorial from this topic (ok... seems that there's no more tutorial there)
How does it functions?
Choose the app target
With this first version it's possible to choose only three target apps, i will add other apps soon:
Live Lock Screen beta
Glance Background beta
Preview for developers
Download the app and move it to SD card (using storage sense)
Choose the custom XAP (the app uses the integrated file picker)
Patch!
The app will automatically patch the app
This is the first release ever, so there may be bugs. I've tried with a custom lockscreen and it worked.
Remember that you need an SD card into your phone!
Sorry for bad english and enjoy!
Changelog
v 0.1 (16/12/2014)
- first release
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I've the XAP but it seems doesn't work, I've tried to apply the program manually and with CustomWPSystem, but Preview For Developers doesn't open...
I could try to make a port...
megasounds said:
Looks great thanks
does anybody have the latest "registry editor" form djmol ?
i want to try the "preview voor developers" with the latest "registry editor" from djmol
please share the link
many thanks in advance
michael
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here you go
http://www7.zippyshare.com/v/93645961/file.html
i am having problems too. i am on build 8.10.14203. when i launch the patched app, it's stuck on "...loading..".
can people that have it working please post their wp81 build numbers and firmware revision number?
Mhm... which apps are you trying to patch?
I've added a lot of try-catch during patching with detailed message error and the app stay opened after patching (it will show up a message too)
Check the SD card root for wpsystem folder, there is apps or asspx folder?
Maybe the app that are you trying to apply doesn't have a compatible manifest...
Try to apply them manually and check if that works...
please let me know your wp8 build number.
i would appreciate a regeditor that is already adjusted to be compatible with preview for developers hijacking.
i tried the regeditor from djamol posted above with PFD.
but no luck. stuck on ..loading... when i try to launch it.
i don't know what else to try. can anyone with build 14203 or above confirm that the regeditor above is working with PFD?
That XAP isn't working for me too. I've Tried manually but the app still stuck to loading screen.
However I'm on Build 14219.
I will try to make my own regeditor based on that XAP
Hi all,
Did some cleaning of OT posts. Please keep this thread on topic
-snickler
Ok, I've tried to make my own registry edititor based on DevProgramUI, but I can't patch it to Preview For Developers, the app crashes on startup (as DevProgramUI...). I've tried with my program and manually with a file Explorer...
I Will post soon the registry editor to a new topic, bug I don't know if it writes correctly registry Keys after patching the app :/
UPDATE: I have tried Glance Background Registry editor (the djamol one) and it works without problems with my tool
UPDATE 2: I'm writing here for the preview for developers crash problem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...-capabilitiy-hack-t2937089/page2#post57606692
UPDATE 3: I maybe found the solution! I will publish as sson as possible the new XAP
Hi, I understand why that doesn't function and I will send soon an update.
Try to soft-reset your phone, sometimes are the wpsystem folder permissions that cannot be unlocked
Yes, with this first version, only patching Live Lockscreen works because that app didn't remove every file/folder under guid folder for wp8 apps (preview for developers and glance background)
For wp8.1 apps it isn't necessary to delete every file/folder
I've fixed that with the next release that is coming soon
Version 0.2 available now!
Now it's possible to patch correctly apps for Preview For Developers and Glance Background
0.3 version will be available soon to fix other small things
Sorry for third consecutive post, but I've updated again the tool
Now it's posssible to copy and patch entire XAP with subfolders and their files
Pasquiindustry said:
Sorry for third consecutive post, but I've updated again the tool
Now it's posssible to copy and patch entire XAP with subfolders and their files
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still it doesnt work . acess denied . tried teboot .but still same error
by manually coping reg app contents it worked though
Check this solution here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57697453&postcount=7
0.4 update available now, I think this will be the latest one for now I think
I have still no luck using it.
Here is some minor mistakes with this app:
Apps folder getting renamed to apps (littlecase first digit "A")
Four stage of Applying... called Defualt app backup (instead of Default)
and the "swapper" doesn`t starting if installed on SD card and then being moved to Internal/Phone storage. Just infinite Loading... appears if you made it. I was forced to install it directly to Phone storage to work.
I`m trying to apply your registry editor to Preview for Developers app. And getting errors (permissions and E_ACCESSDENIED/0x80070005) at the last stage (Default app backup line is filled and Applying custom XAP file is at the dots animation stage). And I`m able to rename Apps forlder with Pocket File Manager, WPSystem folder attributes unchecked correctly, Preview for Developers folder {178AC... is empty after your app`s activity.
I had successfully installed @djamol registry editor but it is now broken by your app
I`m running Lumia 620 with Cyan update that was installed on PfD build which allows to install Cyan onto it. Extras+info app shows Core Build ID 3058.50000.1425.10479. OS version is 8.10.14176.243.
winphoneuser said:
I have still no luck using it.
Here is some minor mistakes with this app:
Apps folder getting renamed to apps (littlecase first digit "A")
Four stage of Applying... called Defualt app backup (instead of Default)
and the "swapper" doesn`t starting if installed on SD card and then being moved to Internal/Phone storage. Just infinite Loading... appears if you made it. I was forced to install it directly to Phone storage to work.
I`m trying to apply your registry editor to Preview for Developers app. And getting errors (permissions and E_ACCESSDENIED/0x80070005) at the last stage (Default app backup line is filled and Applying custom XAP file is at the dots animation stage). And I`m able to rename Apps forlder with Pocket File Manager, WPSystem folder attributes unchecked correctly, Preview for Developers folder {178AC... is empty after your app`s activity.
I had successfully installed @djamol registry editor but it is now broken by your app
I`m running Lumia 620 with Cyan update that was installed on PfD build which allows to install Cyan onto it. Extras+info app shows Core Build ID 3058.50000.1425.10479. OS version is 8.10.14176.243.
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if you are using pfd app then follow these steps
1. try using above app
2. it will show error , ignore it .
3. now manually copy contents of reg app and paste them in pdf app . ( for copy - paste use "file Manager" or "Folders" app )
4. done
It worked for me .
irshad2809 said:
if you are using pfd app then follow these steps
1. try using above app
2. it will show error , ignore it .
3. now manually copy contents of reg app and paste them in pdf app . ( for copy - paste use "file Manager" or "Folders" app )
4. done
It worked for me .
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Finally done it manually. After your post I tried to remove PfD app, redownloaded it from store and then with "swapper" tried to swap the apps. After the error messages I did use Pocket File Manager and realized that this time Preview for Developers folder was not empty, there was Install folder into it. I have renamed folder apps to Appx, erased the content of Preview for Developers folder ( {178AC... ) and then renamed folder Appx to Apps.
"Swapper" is the name of the CustomWPSystem app. @GoodDayToDie used it the first time (see original post). I do liked it and then used by myself. Probably that naming making problems for translating sites. Sorry for the inconvience.
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Using Metro Commander Pro (paid one, but I got it for free during giveaway) I have copied content of {27D6A090... to {178AC... and:
It works!
WP8 version no longer supported by me, but if others offer fixes, I will post them here. W10M version is discussed in this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...creg-lumia-reg-editor-interop-unlock-t3451723
WP8/8.1 MixRadio easy method working with instructions from @xboxmod
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64350590&postcount=318
WP8/8.1 HERE Maps method working with instructions from @slavanap
WP8.1 instructions (SD card needed)
1.Do device registration to allow sideloading of apps
2. Install HERE Maps (microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/here-maps/9wzdncrfhw6b) from the store, and move it to sd card. Download installation file manually ( wpsnitch.appspot.com ), if you want to install it from SD card.
3.Install Windows Explorer, keep it on phone
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/stor...r/9wzdncrdrl4w
4.Sideload WPSystem_Folder_Unlocker_Release_ARM.xap(thanks @djamol and @contable),keep it on phone
5.Extract Install.zip from below , and put the extracted "Install" folder on the root of your sd card. The Install folder should have 4 files in it.
6.Open WPSystem Folder Unlocker app. Hit Unlock WPSystem Folder(sd card) button. It should say Success. Now close it
7.Open Windows Explorer.
8.Hit the app bar, go to "access folders",hit the +, choose sd card, then click the check mark
9.Navigate to D:\WPSystem folder. Rename the Apps folder to Apps1. Now open Apps1 folder
10. Navigate to {EFA4B4A7... or {6C28635B-... (I got the second GUID after reinstall)
11. Delete all directories here except Install . Then navigate to Install folder. Delete following 3 files from there: AppManifest.xaml NokiaRegistryUtils.dll NokiaRegistryUtils.winmd
12.Navigate to D:\WPSystem folder and rename Apps1 back to Apps
13. Navigate to the root of your sd card. Get into "Install" folder we put here earlier. Choose all 4 files from there to Copy.
14.Navigate to D:\WPSystem\Apps\{EFA4B4A7-74...}\Install folder. Hit the app bar then paste.
15. Go to your apps list and run HERE Maps. vcREG should open. Apply unlock.
16. After you apply the unlock, you can sideload vcREG_1_2_SIDELOAD.xap to have the app available in your applist for future use.
Q&A
HOW TO USE THE APP TO CAP UNLOCK
now that the app is open, you want to unlock all capabilities. hit the app bar, and tap "templates". here we see two options, interop/caps unlock, and full fs access through MTP. check your options, and click apply. Reboot for MTP.
HOW TO USE THE REGISTRY EDITOR
the main registry editor is pretty straightforward. put the correct path, the key name and value if its a write.
string: it will read as one string. writing is the same,write a string, no spaces, hit write
multistring: multiple strings are read as strings separated by spaces. to write multiple strings, separate each string by a space, hit write.
dword: it will read as 8 characters of ascii. so a value of 1 will read as 00000001. writing is the same. you MUST write 8 characters or it wont write it,so a 1 is 00000001 and B0000 is 000B0000. all bytes are hex, not decimal.
binary: when you read, the app will return 20 bytes, regardless of how long the binary is. if the whole binary sequence is 11 22 33, it will read as 112233 and then 17 00s. the reason for this is that there isnt a method to know how long the binary sequence is,so i hardcoded it to read 20. even if its longer than 20 bytes, you will only get 20 bytes back. i can up the limit at a later time if its something people need.
writing binary is also limited to a max of 20 bytes. if you are writing less than 20 bytes though, dont put the extra zeroes. if you are writing 4 bytes such as 11 22 33 44, then simply write it like this 11223344(no spaces) then hit write.
DO THESE REGISTRY CHANGES PERSIST AFTER A HARD/FACTORY RESET?
no. if you hard reset, you will revert back to the stock rom and any changes you made to the registry will be lost. you will have to make the changes again after a hard reset. file system changes, especially in the windows folder can persist though.
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Work with me very fine.
THANKS
Is there a way to sideload marketplace apps such as tetra lock screen 1.2.0.0 ? I loved that app.
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And thanks for bringing us another option. It brings our community closer together
followed your steps. thank you. not sure how to do this though:
"Once completed, you can remove the app and put extras+info back". How to remove it....
never mind. renamed apps folder on SDCard to appx, deleted the app, renamed the folder back to apps, rebooted, changed time to 2115 and was able to uninstall and reinstall.
cheers
derausgewanderte said:
followed your steps. thank you. not sure how to do this though:
"Once completed, you can remove the app and put extras+info back". How to remove it....
never mind. renamed apps folder on SDCard to appx, deleted the app folder, renamed the folder back to apps, rebooted, changed time to 2115 and was able to uninstall and reinstall.
cheers
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updated the first post with a dead easy method I use
Ok did everything from the package you PM'ed me and ya phn is now interop unlocked.. Changed the MaxUnsignedApp to 170(thats enough for me) I didn't have time to check the homebrew apps I'll try them later. Thnx for this
Pretty Awesome Bro !!!
So what i was looking for... Good job mate.
NTDK Server is a great more than Samsung RPCComponent.
I hope that you can expand it to the more API's.
Like File System API and much more.
Other people's. Please do not spam such thread with your questions. Leave it completely for development related.
Your Q/A goes Here.
@vcfan
So this is similart to what root access on android phone? What is the main advantage if we do this, what do we gain? For me on android the bes thing was customization of the look, and the possibility to block ads in free applications . The ads in windows phone aplications are really annoying when the pop up through whole screen, it would be great if there was a way to block them with host file or something, like in android.
I wonder if we can add an extra quick action. I tried editing the "AllowedQuickSettingsElements" registry but it reverts back to 4 as soon as I pull down the action bar.
MultiPDev said:
I wonder if we can add an extra quick action. I tried editing the "AllowedQuickSettingsElements" registry but it reverts back to 4 as soon as I pull down the action bar.
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Same happens with my 630 .
Will this work on W10 TP?
As im trying to ,the system wont grant WPCustomSystem access to change the name of the "Apps" folder so that the data can be patched
surya467 said:
Will this work on W10 TP?
As im trying to ,the system wont grant WPCustomSystem access to change the name of the "Apps" folder so that the data can be patched
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No it doesn't work with wp10 tp . You should get unlocked before going for 10 tp.
irshad2809 said:
No it doesn't work with wp10 tp . You should get unlocked before going for 10 tp.
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I did it, but i cant deploy some apps, maybe something went wrong, thanks
surya467 said:
I did it, but i cant deploy some apps, maybe something went wrong, thanks
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As I know I wasn't able to change names or access wpsystem folder with file managers other than official one . How did you do that?
Has anyone tried to replace black background under All apps (the list of all apps) with some custom wallpaper?
Can anyone with a Lumia 830 confirm this is working?
irshad2809 said:
As I know I wasn't able to change names or access wpsystem folder with file managers other than official one . How did you do that?
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What I did was,
I had Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 installed with developer unlock
I unlocked the phone with Interop Unlock but did not hard reset
Then i updated WP 8.1 to Win 10 TP and then i hard reset
it seems the unlock worked.
I can deploy ,
App data manager which WORKS
CustomWPsystem which works but cannot patch because Win10 TP doesnt allow permissions to WPSystem folder
I deployed vcREG: Lumia Reg Editor too
but since i hard reset developer unlock should be removed, so im guessing its interop unlock
The only issue is i cannt deploy io explorer, wphtweaks and accept colors app
Is this only bcuz of power tools ? IDK because i have VS 2013 on home PC and it still gives manifest file error.
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irshad2809 said:
As I know I wasn't able to change names or access wpsystem folder with file managers other than official one . How did you do that?
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XDRdaniel said:
Can anyone with a Lumia 830 confirm this is working?
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Yes ofcourse it is
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?res...08447&authkey=!AAkZG-uRpRAzdbM&ithint=folder,
take the data.bin file from here, depends on your RM though
surya467 said:
What I did was,
I had Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 installed with developer unlock
I unlocked the phone with Interop Unlock but did not hard reset
Then i updated WP 8.1 to Win 10 TP and then i hard reset
it seems the unlock worked.
I can deploy ,
App data manager which WORKS
CustomWPsystem which works but cannot patch because Win10 TP doesnt allow permissions to WPSystem folder
I deployed vcREG: Lumia Reg Editor too
but since i hard reset developer unlock should be removed, so im guessing its interop unlock
The only issue is i cannt deploy io explorer, wphtweaks and accept colors app
Is this only bcuz of power tools ? IDK because i have VS 2013 on home PC and it still gives manifest file error.
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Yes ofcourse it is
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?res...08447&authkey=!AAkZG-uRpRAzdbM&ithint=folder,
take the data.bin file from here, depends on your RM though
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Nope, the same. Crash right after i press "Aply XAP" :'(
XDRdaniel said:
Nope, the same. Crash right after i press "Aply XAP" :'(
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its not an unlock issue, your not able to patch the app, that is an sd card issue
I think u can do it manually or format SD card and try again
thanks for the app but I can't write any reg key? i wonder if it did not send me the confirmation notification or it just can't?
Edited - Added A new procedure and no more reset anymore.
:good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
people who have audio problem after "root unlock" can use this trick temporary.in this trick there is no issue in audio..and i think the audio fix option will come soon.
ok here is The latest trick for interop unloking listed lumia devices.i will write the post shortly.the 60% work will do the wpinternal app.so u have to read the post.
Device supported:
Lumia 520,521,525,620,625,810,820,822,920,925,1020,720 (Other devices is not suported in WPINternals that's why those devices owner have to wait).
**1st a big thanks to "Heathcliff74" for his awesome tool.and 2nd Big thanks to "AndroidXsK" for the SBL3 partitions.
ok here is the procedure.
1st follow this link to unlock ur bootloader.The wpinternals app has all Answers of ur questions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-phone-8/development/windows-phone-internals-unlock-t3257483
1st download the tool and read the getting started section carefully. (don't do anything just read).
2nd download the SBL3 Partion files from this link. --- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64100811&postcount=267
now with the Wpinternals app unlock ur bootloader with the supported SBL3 partitions.
here u have to choose exact partition which match with ur phone..
well if u have a same cpu which matches with sbl3 partion supported phone u can use that for ur phone also..suppose u r using lumia 521/525 but there is no sbl3 partition for those phone then u can use 520 sbl3 partition .bcz 520 has the same processor.i think u understood.
after unlocking bootloader ur phone will reboot to normal mode..keep connected ur phone with pc by USB ..now from the wpinternal app go to manual mode and select "mass storage mode" in the app.the phone will boot again and will go black(unresponsive) ..don't worry.then u will find a new mounted drive partition in ur pc.it's ur phone mainos partition.
go to that drive and u will se some folders .if u don't know pls don't play with those folders.just go to (windows>packages>registry files) folders..u will find many reg files just copy the "Software.reg" file in ur desktop.we will work with that file.
now open 7zip file manager (don't have just download or install)
select the software reg file from desktop.
after clciking on software reg u will see a file named software without any extension.
right click on the file and click "edit".
now a notepad tab will open with many lines..
now add these quoted(add without quotes) lines from the attachment at the end of the software file lines.
View attachment 3566593
now save the file by pressing "Ctrl+S"
now a msg box will appear on 7z file manager just click yes...
after that put/replace the modified software.reg files in the (new mounted drive>windows>packages>registry files) folder.
now soft reset ur phone by clicking "volume down+power button" for 10 second.
then the phone will boot up normally..now u have to must give a hard reset ur phone to get the new capabilities unlocked...
2nd Procedure(No reset anymore) :
Thanks to @_wook_
There's easier way, no need fot 7zip at all
Just switch device to the mass storage mode, go to [MainOS mount point]:\windows\system32\config\ and copy SOFTWARE to some location on PC, then make duplicate just in case you mess up with some registry entry.
Open RegEdit.exe and click on HKLM > File> Load Hive and select file you copied from your MainOS partition drive, then type in the name - anything like lumiaSofware...
Edit what you want (probably capabilities... or something) and unload hive by selecting the lumiaSoftware > File > Unload Hive.
Close RegEdit (no need for it anymore); copy your SOFTWARE file to the place where you got it from (There will be more files, with LOG or similar extension, disregard them). Eject device and hold down power button for 10 seconds (or at least until it vibrates) and voila, you edited your registry with success.
Important notes:
You can mess up your System, but probably you will be able to repair it by re-flashing ffu again - not tested.
Maybe I skipped some step in tutorial and you will be confused what to do next, so, just in case you don't have clue what I am talking about, then this is no good tutorial for you, no good at all!
In case Explorer.exe tells you that you don't have permission to access to [MainOS MP]:\windows\system32\config just press enter (it will be ok I think). Maybe this will cause an issue for some path, or for some devices, not causing any issue to me.
I have crazy phone and a lot of things works on it...
I am using Win10 and Win 10 Mobile.
In case you don't know who is the guy named Explorer.exe forget everything you read in this post and go to some place else.
Best regards and be safe
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Uploaded attachment for detailed instructions.
attachment Link - forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3563171&d=1449110333
Remember, this works on my device, there might be some issues with it I don't know and I haven't found any so far. Maybe it will brick your phone, mine is working good so far...
Zip file contains screenshots with steps from 0001 to 0031.
And, please, If i had nerve to write entire post, have nerve to read it too...
N.B.-
somethings u must be remembered that the unlock will be parmanent.and i will not responsible for any kind of harm in ur phone.and devices which (like 720) doesn't have sbl3 partitions,u can also unlock ur device by dumping ur phone partition.for this u have to read WPinternals getting started section.
******Sorry for my bad english**************
audio working?
reksden said:
audio working?
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Yes..thats why i said temporary solution..
Riyad_ said:
Yes..thats why i said temporary solution..
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okay, but i have lumia 720(((
The version of 7z that you use ?
reksden said:
okay, but i have lumia 720(((
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No rpoblem..u can try this by dumping ur phone mainos partition.check wpinternals.net
titi66200 said:
The version of 7z that you use ?
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version 9.34..also works with version 9.20
Thanks
Riyad_ said:
No rpoblem..u can try this by dumping ur phone mainos partition.check wpinternals.net
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okay, this instruction is older, i get interop unlock with oem setting and system and other reg(huawei w1 with 8.0 05420). but i flashed dump with interop unlock.
Why not writing reg values directly here ?
"C:\Windows\System32\Config"
Thank you so much Riyad_,
this a great notice and I will use now the toturial in my lumia 520
Riyad_ said:
:good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
people who have audio problem after "root unlock" can use this trick temporary.in this trick there is no issue in audio..and i think the audio fix option will come soon.
ok here is The latest trick for interop unloking listed lumia devices.i will write the post shortly.the 60% work will do the wpinternal app.so u have to read the post.
Device supported:
Lumia 520,521,525,620,625,810,820,822,920,925,1020,720 (Other devices is not suported in WPINternals that's why those devices owner have to wait).
**1st a big thanks to "Heathcliff74" for his awesome tool.and 2nd Big thanks to "AndroidXsK" for the SBL3 partitions.
ok here is the procedure.
1st follow this link to unlock ur bootloader.The wpinternals app has all Answers of ur questions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-phone-8/development/windows-phone-internals-unlock-t3257483
1st download the tool and read the getting started section carefully. (don't do anything just read).
2nd download the SBL3 Partion files from this link. --- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64100811&postcount=267
now with the Wpinternals app unlock ur bootloader with the supported SBL3 partitions.
here u have to choose exact partition which match with ur phone..
well if u have a same cpu which matches with sbl3 partion supported phone u can use that for ur phone also..suppose u r using lumia 521/525 but there is no sbl3 partition for those phone then u can use 520 sbl3 partition .bcz 520 has the same processor.i think u understood.
after unlocking bootloader ur phone will reboot to normal mode..keep connected ur phone with pc by USB ..now from the wpinternal app go to manual mode and select "mass storage mode" in the app.the phone will boot again and will go black(unresponsive) ..don't worry.then u will find a new mounted drive partition in ur pc.it's ur phone mainos partition.
go to that drive and u will se some folders .if u don't know pls don't play with those folders.just go to (windows>packages>registry files) folders..u will find many reg files just copy the "Software.reg" file in ur desktop.we will work with that file.
now open 7zip file manager (don't have just download or install)
select the software reg file from desktop.
after clciking on software reg u will see a file named software without any extension.
right click on the file and click "edit".
now a notepad tab will open with many lines..
now add these quoted(add without quotes) lines from the attachment at the end of the software file lines.
View attachment 3562770
now save the file by pressing "Ctrl+S"
now a msg box will appear on 7z file manager just click yes...
after that put/replace the modified software.reg files in the (new mounted drive>windows>packages>registry files) folder.
now soft reset ur phone by clicking "volume down+power button" for 10 second.
then the phone will boot up normally..now u have to must give a hard reset ur phone to get the new capabilities unlocked...
N.B.-
somethings u must be remembered that the unlock will be parmanent.and i will not responsible for any kind of harm in ur phone.and devices which (like 720) doesn't have sbl3 partitions,u can also unlock ur device by dumping ur phone partition.for this u have to read WPinternals getting started section.
******Sorry for my bad english**************
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I get the black screen with sad face reboot loop.
into the ffu ? How ?
There's easier way, no need fot 7zip at all
Just switch device to the mass storage mode, go to [MainOS mount point]:\windows\system32\config\ and copy SOFTWARE to some location on PC, then make duplicate just in case you mess up with some registry entry.
Open RegEdit.exe and click on HKLM > File> Load Hive and select file you copied from your MainOS partition drive, then type in the name - anything like lumiaSofware...
Edit what you want (probably capabilities... or something) and unload hive by selecting the lumiaSoftware > File > Unload Hive.
Close RegEdit (no need for it anymore); copy your SOFTWARE file to the place where you got it from (There will be more files, with LOG or similar extension, disregard them). Eject device and hold down power button for 10 seconds (or at least until it vibrates) and voila, you edited your registry with success.
Important notes:
You can mess up your System, but probably you will be able to repair it by re-flashing ffu again - not tested.
Maybe I skipped some step in tutorial and you will be confused what to do next, so, just in case you don't have clue what I am talking about, then this is no good tutorial for you, no good at all!
In case Explorer.exe tells you that you don't have permission to access to [MainOS MP]:\windows\system32\config just press enter (it will be ok I think). Maybe this will cause an issue for some path, or for some devices, not causing any issue to me.
I have crazy phone and a lot of things works on it...
I am using Win10 and Win 10 Mobile.
In case you don't know who is the guy named Explorer.exe forget everything you read in this post and go to some place else.
Best regards and be safe
//edit:
Uploaded attachment for detailed instructions.
Remember, this works on my device, there might be some issues with it I don't know and I haven't found any so far. Maybe it will brick your phone, mine is working good so far...
Zip file contains screenshots with steps from 0001 to 0031.
And, please, If i had nerve to write entire post, have nerve to read it too...
_wook_ said:
There's easier way, no need fot 7zip at all
Just switch device to the mass storage mode, go to [MainOS mount point]:\windows\system32\config\ and copy SOFTWARE to some location on PC, then make duplicate just in case you mess up with some registry entry.
Open RegEdit.exe and click on HKLM > File> Load Hive and select file you copied from your MainOS partition drive, then type in the name - anything like lumiaSofware...
Edit what you want (probably capabilities... or something) and unload hive by selecting the lumiaSoftware > File > Unload Hive.
Close RegEdit (no need for it anymore); copy your SOFTWARE file to the place where you got it from (There will be more files, with LOG or similar extension, disregard them). Eject device and hold down power button for 10 seconds (or at least until it vibrates) and voila, you edited your registry with success.
Important notes:
You can mess up your System, but probably you will be able to repair it by re-flashing ffu again - not tested.
Maybe I skipped some step in tutorial and you will be confused what to do next, so, just in case you don't have clue what I am talking about, then this is no good tutorial for you, no good at all!
In case Explorer.exe tells you that you don't have permission to access to [MainOS MP]:\windows\system32\config just press enter (it will be ok I think). Maybe this will cause an issue for some path, or for some devices, not causing any issue to me.
I have crazy phone and a lot of things works on it...
I am using Win10 and Win 10 Mobile.
In case you don't know who is the guy named Explorer.exe forget everything you read in this post and go to some place else.
Best regards and be safe
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Have you tested this?.
Rivo17 said:
Have you tested this?.
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Of course, but, i recommend you to try first post. As I wrote, I have a crazy phone...
In that case, you must better edit your post for avoid confusion. Just saying.
_wook_ said:
There's easier way, no need fot 7zip at all
Just switch device to the mass storage mode, go to [MainOS mount point]:\windows\system32\config\ and copy SOFTWARE to some location on PC, then make duplicate just in case you mess up with some registry entry.
Open RegEdit.exe and click on HKLM > File> Load Hive and select file you copied from your MainOS partition drive, then type in the name - anything like lumiaSofware...
Edit what you want (probably capabilities... or something) and unload hive by selecting the lumiaSoftware > File > Unload Hive.
Close RegEdit (no need for it anymore); copy your SOFTWARE file to the place where you got it from (There will be more files, with LOG or similar extension, disregard them). Eject device and hold down power button for 10 seconds (or at least until it vibrates) and voila, you edited your registry with success.
Important notes:
You can mess up your System, but probably you will be able to repair it by re-flashing ffu again - not tested.
Maybe I skipped some step in tutorial and you will be confused what to do next, so, just in case you don't have clue what I am talking about, then this is no good tutorial for you, no good at all!
In case Explorer.exe tells you that you don't have permission to access to [MainOS MP]:\windows\system32\config just press enter (it will be ok I think). Maybe this will cause an issue for some path, or for some devices, not causing any issue to me.
I have crazy phone and a lot of things works on it...
I am using Win10 and Win 10 Mobile.
In case you don't know who is the guy named Explorer.exe forget everything you read in this post and go to some place else.
Best regards and be safe
//edit:
Uploaded attachment for detailed instructions.
Remember, this works on my device, there might be some issues with it I don't know and I haven't found any so far. Maybe it will brick your phone, mine is working good so far...
Zip file contains screenshots with steps from 0001 to 0031.
And, please, If i had nerve to write entire post, have nerve to read it too...
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Loading hive and searching for capabilities i think it's more complicated...just adding some line is much more easier .but ur tut is good too.
djamol said:
Why not writing reg values directly here ?
"C:\Windows\System32\Config"
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i was confused about it that's why i used software.reg. ..
Rivo17 said:
I get the black screen with sad face reboot loop.
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i also got this 1st time. try again resetting or flash the ffu again.
adding apps to mw is very easy
you will need
- A Rooted huawei device *i'm using mate 7*
- File explorer with Fx root addon
- This https://goo.gl/fFSIgZ
just type in playstore FX and see.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
and this add-on
Open Fx and open System[Root] & Give root permissions.
now to /data/cust/xml
and add the file above .. replace if needed.
now to add an app
open in your device or sd card with fx
Android/data
if u don't know your app package name, fx shows the app icon in android/data right on the folder just copy the name.
add these lines in the file.
<mw_app package_name="com.facebook.katana"
default_visibility="1"/>
don't forget, that file shoud be in /data/cust/xml .. so u must mount read-write in FX
change the value between the quotes in the code above to the package name of the app you want.
the above one is that of facebook.
///mw_app = multiwindow app.
add the line under any line like this
default_visibility="1"/>
now after you are done adding your apps
go to settings > manage apps > all > chose Hwdualwindowlauncher
and clear its data.
Now try multiwindow and see
It wi work if u do it from the homescreen , if u open the app and try it won't. that's because you should reboot
NOTE :
- Don't add your mw_app under any line contaning *nonsystem*.
there's no way to brick your phone while doing ,u r safe.
working perfectly
thank you ahmed hambozo
great work :fingers-crossed:
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A7mdXpii said:
adding apps to mw is very easy
you will need
- A Rooted huawei device *i'm using mate 7*
- File explorer with Fx root addon
- This https://goo.gl/fFSIgZ
just type in playstore FX and see.
and this add-on
Open Fx and open System[Root] & Give root permissions.
now to /data/cust/xml
and add the file above .. replace if needed.
now to add an app
open in your device or sd card with fx
Android/data
if u don't know your app package name, fx shows the app icon in android/data right on the folder just copy the name.
add these lines in the file.
<mw_app package_name="com.facebook.katana"
default_visibility="1"/>
don't forget, that file shoud be in /data/cust/xml .. so u must mount read-write in FX
change the value between the quotes in the code above to the package name of the app you want.
the above one is that of facebook.
///mw_app = multiwindow app.
add the line under any line like this
default_visibility="1"/>
now after you are done adding your apps
go to settings > manage apps > all > chose Hwdualwindowlauncher
and clear its data.
Now try multiwindow and see
It wi work if u do it from the homescreen , if u open the app and try it won't. that's because you should reboot
NOTE :
- Don't add your mw_app under any line contaning *nonsystem*.
there's no way to brick your phone while doing ,u r safe.
working perfectly
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thank you ahmed hambozo :laugh:
great work:victory:
A7mdXpii said:
adding apps to mw is very easy
you will need
- A Rooted huawei device *i'm using mate 7*
- File explorer with Fx root addon
- This https://goo.gl/fFSIgZ
just type in playstore FX and see.
and this add-on
Open Fx and open System[Root] & Give root permissions.
now to /data/cust/xml
and add the file above .. replace if needed.
now to add an app
open in your device or sd card with fx
Android/data
if u don't know your app package name, fx shows the app icon in android/data right on the folder just copy the name.
add these lines in the file.
<mw_app package_name="com.facebook.katana"
default_visibility="1"/>
don't forget, that file shoud be in /data/cust/xml .. so u must mount read-write in FX
change the value between the quotes in the code above to the package name of the app you want.
the above one is that of facebook.
///mw_app = multiwindow app.
add the line under any line like this
default_visibility="1"/>
now after you are done adding your apps
go to settings > manage apps > all > chose Hwdualwindowlauncher
and clear its data.
Now try multiwindow and see
It wi work if u do it from the homescreen , if u open the app and try it won't. that's because you should reboot
NOTE :
- Don't add your mw_app under any line contaning *nonsystem*.
there's no way to brick your phone while doing ,u r safe.
working perfectly
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Followed all the steps, but it's not working. I'm on MT7-L09 with Lollipop B331.
Now I have nothing no apps whatsoever showing in multiwindow
just reboot, nothing less nothing more
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Thanks Bro. This worked had to create the folder manually.
glad it worked
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Works like a treat!
Multi Window is a feature that I've had deactivated since purchase because of the fact that basically only system apps were compatible, though now it works as it should (with a little manual input)!
Thanks for the post! :highfive:
Scruffykid said:
Works like a treat!
Multi Window is a feature that I've had deactivated since purchase because of the fact that basically only system apps were compatible, though now it works as it should (with a little manual input)!
Thanks for the post! :highfive:
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glad
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Anyone know if this works on B331 MT7-TL10? I've tried the instruction but /data/cust/xml does not exist and can't be created.
MuPp3t33r said:
Anyone know if this works on B331 MT7-TL10? I've tried the instruction but /data/cust/xml does not exist and can't be created.
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Hey, do you have root access? This a required part...
If you are rooted and cannot create a folder try a different root explorer. I've had it with a couple of these apps where you are unable to add / edit folders or files in root (most surprisingly I got this with ES File Explorer, which was my go-to app for years) I just recently discovered FX (just search those two letters in the Play Store) and it works like an absolute charm, and looks great at the same time! You'll have to install a root plugin, though it is linked in the app and it's free as well. :good:
[EDIT]: I see you are already using FX, sorry about that. I don't think you have the root plugin installed. Search for "File Explorer (root add-on)" on the Play Store and install it, you should then be able to create the folders once you granted the app access in SuperSU.
But besides that, yes, the cust folder in /data does not exist by default (at least it didn't on my device either), but once you create it it works a treat.
Scruffykid said:
But besides that, yes, the cust folder in /data does not exist by default (at least it didn't on my device either), but once you create it it works a treat.
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I just happened to notice that in /data was a symlink named cust, I don't know what it was supposed to link to because it can't be opened. I renamed it to free the name and was then able to create the path and move the xml file there. Added my apps to the xml like chrome and whatsapp, cleared the data for hwdualwindow app and rebooted, still not working for dual window though, either I've done something stupid or those 2 apps don't support dual window. Ah well....
MuPp3t33r said:
Anyone know if this works on B331 MT7-TL10? I've tried the instruction but /data/cust/xml does not exist and can't be created.
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- Root acess plugin
- click above then mount Read-Write
it will work.
and please give me a screenshot of the folder u are creating *xml* in it.
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A7mdXpii said:
- Root acess plugin
- click above then mount Read-Write
it will work.
and please give me a screenshot of the folder u are creating *xml* in it.
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Screenshot attached. Note I managed to get the file into the right path, just can't seem to get the feature to work.
MuPp3t33r said:
I just happened to notice that in /data was a symlink named cust, I don't know what it was supposed to link to because it can't be opened. I renamed it to free the name and was then able to create the path and move the xml file there. Added my apps to the xml like chrome and whatsapp, cleared the data for hwdualwindow app and rebooted, still not working for dual window though, either I've done something stupid or those 2 apps don't support dual window. Ah well....
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Not sure on that synlink, it's nowhere to be found on my device. Just make sure that you create or have the following directory: /data/cust/xml. There is a cust folder in the root folder, however putting the xml files in there does not work.
I can confirm that Whatsapp and Chrome are both functioning well in MW on my device.
MuPp3t33r said:
Screenshot attached. Note I managed to get the file into the right path, just can't seem to get the feature to work.
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Hold
permission
R , r, W
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Do we know if any other launcher is compatible with multi window? I'm just not a fan of the stock launcher
A7mdXpii said:
Hold permission R , r, W
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After rolling back to B326 it seems to finally be working! Maybe something wrong with my previous install. Looks good now. Attached screenshot with Chrome and ES File Explorer running split screen.
Tried adding my launcher (Nova) to the list and it shows up on the dual screen selection menu but sadly just minimizes all apps and goes to home screen. Guess it's not ideal for 3rd party launchers.
Anyways, thanks for the tutorial mate!
A7mdXpii said:
Hold
permission
R , r, W
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so basically, create 3 folders which are data( if not already there) then create cust inside it and then create XML folder inside cust. inside XML folder, you will create a file and name it whatever you want and end it with .xml and write inside it. then go to setting and clear data and reboot.
I did this and its not working at all. I can open the multiwindow but I cant add the chrome app.
nassersa said:
so basically, create 3 folders which are data( if not already there) then create cust inside it and then create XML folder inside cust. inside XML folder, you will create a file and name it whatever you want and end it with .xml and write inside it. then go to setting and clear data and reboot.
I did this and its not working at all. I can open the multiwindow but I cant add the chrome app.
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Which firmware are you running? I got mine to work in the path /data/cust/xml/multiwindow_whitelist_apps.xml
I have a feeling that the path may be different on some firmwares as I could not get this to work on B331, but works perfect on B326.
I see you don't have the complete xml file, download the one I've attached here and try with that, its the one I'm using on my phone.
By the way, I use ES File Explorer with the root access setting enabled. Found it better than the explorer suggested by the OP (personal preference though, use what you like)
MuPp3t33r said:
Which firmware are you running? I got mine to work in the path /data/cust/xml/multiwindow_whitelist_apps.xml
I have a feeling that the path may be different on some firmwares as I could not get this to work on B331, but works perfect on B326.
I see you don't have the complete xml file, download the one I've attached here and try with that, its the one I'm using on my phone.
By the way, I use ES File Explorer with the root access setting enabled. Found it better than the explorer suggested by the OP (personal preference though, use what you like)
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okay I did this and it didnt work. first question,
I must name the file the same name you have ? " multiwindow_whitelist_apps.xml"
my phone info:
model: MT7-TL10
Android Version: 5.1.1
EMUI version: 3.1
I attached a pic showing the folders and there is a cust folder and a data folder when I access the #system (root) folder and when I make a file inside the XML folder
I will write this inside it:
(<mw_app package_name="com.facebook.katana"
default_visibility="1"/>
///mw_app = multiwindow app.)
right ?
I downlouded ES explorer and I founded two local and there is two data folders, which folder you guys talking about. ?
Interop unlock/OEM unlock windows phone 8.1 with mixradio(SD CARD Required)
Please Remember that what you're doing could damage your device do it at your own risk !!!
step 1: backup your phone stuffs i.e. whatever you have in your phone into your pc.
step 2: do hard reset of your phone so that we could get the full capability mixradio app.
step 3: After completion of hard reset you will notice that mixradio app is preinstalled, move the preinstalled mixradio app to sd card.
step 4: Now, developer register your phone with developer registration tool using your microsoft account.
step 5: deploy your customWPsystem app to internal storage of your phone.
step 6: Now, open the customWpsystem app give the sd card permissions and then select mixradio app and select the xap to patch with i.e the vcreg xap which will be provided and then click the apply xap.
step 7: Incase the results show success then you can simply open the mixradio app to launch the vcreg app and click the three dots and then click on templates and click on live interop/capability unlock and whatever options you want and it says then your successfully interop unlocked your phone and now to complete the process reboot your phone.
INCASE, THE ABOVE STEP 6 DOESN'T WORKS THEN FOLLOW THE BELOW
step 7: open the customwpsystem app click on unhide wpsystem and rename the vcreg xap to zip format i.e for ex: vcreg.xap---->vcreg.zip and install 8-zip lite app and open the 8-zip lite app and open the vcreg.zip file and click extract all and browse to sdcard-->wpsystem-->apps-->f5874252- and extract to this directory
step 8: open the files app browse to sd card--.>wpsystem--> rename apps to apps1 and then open the apps1 folder browser to folder name starting with f5874252- and then rename the Install folder to Install1 and rename vcreg folder to Install after that now rename the apps1 folder back to apps and now try to launch the mixradio app it will open the vcreg app and now you can successfully interop unlock your device.
it really works ! tested in my lumia 630 with windows 8.1 update 1 as on 22 Sep 2016
if it really works for you OR you have any issue please do comment.... please mention your device name and os in which it works..
This post is similar to this below one but it didn't work for my phone hence, i prepared this tutorial. All credits goes to xda member A AJAY
Thanks A AJAY for this wonderful tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-phone-8/development/tut-interop-unlock-root-wp8-8-1-windows-t3450239
That's all folks...!!!
ALL THE BEST :good:
HAVE A GOOD DAY !
Please Give a Thumps up if it works !
After doing steps 7 & 8, I can't open Mix Radio, it opens and closes (though after reverting back, mix radio is working fine). I don't now what to do next?(step 6 didn't work out because custompfd7 was unable to view vcREG in explorer)
aakashg said:
After doing steps 7 & 8, I can't open Mix Radio, it opens and closes (though after reverting back, mix radio is working fine). I don't now what to do next?(step 6 didn't work out because custompfd7 was unable to view vcREG in explorer)
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can you post some screenshots of what problem you are facing...
Here is the link of video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZQV5HP6dug- where MixRadio crashes
Here are concerned screenshots : https://imgur.com/a/H9DfI
Thanks
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[/COLOR]step 7: open the customwpsystem app click on unhide wpsystem and rename the vcreg xap to zip format i.e for ex: vcreg.xap---->vcreg.zip and install 8-zip lite app and open the 8-zip lite app and open the vcreg.zip file and click extract all and browse to sdcard-->wpsystem-->apps-->f5874252- and extract to this directory
step 8: open the files app browse to sd card--.>wpsystem--> rename apps to apps1 and then open the apps1 folder browser to folder name starting with f5874252- and then rename the Install folder to Install1 and rename vcreg folder to Install after that now rename the apps1 folder back to apps and now try to launch the mixradio app it will open the vcreg app and now you can successfully interop unlock your device.
it really works ! tested in my lumia 630 with windows 8.1 update 1 as on 22 Sep 2016
This post is similar to this below one but it didn't work for my phone hence, i prepared this tutorial. All credits goes to xda member A AJAY
Steps 7 + 8 worked for me on Lumai 635 Cricket Wireless WP8.1 Update 2
I thank You
aakashg said:
Here is the link of video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZQV5HP6dug- where MixRadio crashes
Here are concerned screenshots : https://imgur.com/a/H9DfI
Thanks
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well you should delete all other folders except Install and Install1... and then try again to open the mixradio app... hope it helps :good:
aakashg said:
Here is the link of video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZQV5HP6dug- where MixRadio crashes
Here are concerned screenshots : https://imgur.com/a/H9DfI
Thanks
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try to exact renaming the folder.. because it might be case sensitive
U rename as install but original directory in form of Install.. so when you launch the app it could not found any directory to run the app. bcz 1 directory is Install1(original app) and other is install(vcreg), but there are no directory like Install. so just try to rename install ===> Install..
tell me worked or not.
Kopime said:
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[/COLOR]step 7: open the customwpsystem app click on unhide wpsystem and rename the vcreg xap to zip format i.e for ex: vcreg.xap---->vcreg.zip and install 8-zip lite app and open the 8-zip lite app and open the vcreg.zip file and click extract all and browse to sdcard-->wpsystem-->apps-->f5874252- and extract to this directory
step 8: open the files app browse to sd card--.>wpsystem--> rename apps to apps1 and then open the apps1 folder browser to folder name starting with f5874252- and then rename the Install folder to Install1 and rename vcreg folder to Install after that now rename the apps1 folder back to apps and now try to launch the mixradio app it will open the vcreg app and now you can successfully interop unlock your device.
it really works ! tested in my lumia 630 with windows 8.1 update 1 as on 22 Sep 2016
This post is similar to this below one but it didn't work for my phone hence, i prepared this tutorial. All credits goes to xda member A AJAY
Steps 7 + 8 worked for me on Lumai 635 Cricket Wireless WP8.1 Update 2
I thank You
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Update: Interop/Capability Unlock is not sticking. I can't deploy any additional app. is there a next step?
A AJAY said:
try to exact renaming the folder.. because it might be case sensitive
U rename as install but original directory in form of Install.. so when you launch the app it could not found any directory to run the app. bcz 1 directory is Install1(original app) and other is install(vcreg), but there are no directory like Install. so just try to rename install ===> Install..
tell me worked or not.
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i don't think so.. A AJAY as you said bcz windows os is not case sensitive unlike linux... as you said to rename the folder from install--->Install.. well A AJAY if you understood my post i would suggest to make video of it if possible.. as you're already a youtuber..
Anything as your wish... :good:
Kopime said:
Update: Interop/Capability Unlock is not sticking. I can't deploy any additional app. is there a next step?
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can you explain with some screenshots.. of what problem you're facing..
ajaikumarnadar said:
can you explain with some screenshots.. of what problem you're facing..
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So I started over HR phone. -Unticked Auto-update Apps -Dev Register Unlocked -Used WPV XAP Deployer to deploy CustomWPSystem0700 (Lumia 635 comes with MixRadio stock) applied VCReg_mix_radio_bootstrap.XAP over it. Ticked Interop Unlock waited 30secs and went back to WPV XAP Deployer deployed vcReg1_2_sideload.xap and WPTweaker without error. I think Key was to turn auto-updates off. Also I never switched Storage Sense to SD, I let everything install to phone as well as not rebooting at all inbetween. And never had to unlock the files system. :good:
Windows 8.1 Update 2 Lumia 635
Kopime said:
So I started over HR phone. -Unticked Auto-update Apps -Dev Register Unlocked -Used WPV XAP Deployer to deploy CustomWPSystem0700 (Lumia 635 comes with MixRadio stock) applied VCReg_mix_radio_bootstrap.XAP over it. Ticked Interop Unlock waited 30secs and went back to WPV XAP Deployer deployed vcReg1_2_sideload.xap and WPTweaker without error. I think Key was to turn auto-updates off. Also I never switched Storage Sense to SD, I let everything install to phone as well as not rebooting at all inbetween. And never had to unlock the files system. :good:
Windows 8.1 Update 2 Lumia 635
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you should have rebooted your phone after the ticking and applying the interop unlock... have you done that ?
ajaikumarnadar said:
you should have rebooted your phone after the ticking and applying the interop unlock... have you done that ?
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Yup all good. Thank you!
Kopime said:
Yup all good. Thank you!
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you're welcome :fingers-crossed:
In deploy 0x81030119 error
Hello, if anyone can help me I will be very grateful. I'm having trouble installing. When I use the deploy it sends the error 0x81030119. Does anyone know how to solve? I've done reset, tested multiple accounts and always the same error
makveli said:
Hello, if anyone can help me I will be very grateful. I'm having trouble installing. When I use the deploy it sends the error 0x81030119. Does anyone know how to solve? I've done reset, tested multiple accounts and always the same error
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try reinstalling the windows phone SDK 8.1 and then try to deploy hopefully it will fix your problem.. :good:
ajaikumarnadar said:
Interop unlock/OEM unlock windows phone 8.1 with mixradio(SD CARD Required)
Please Remember that what you're doing could damage your device do it at your own risk !!!
step 1: backup your phone stuffs i.e. whatever you have in your phone into your pc.
step 2: do hard reset of your phone so that we could get the full capability mixradio app.
step 3: After completion of hard reset you will notice that mixradio app is preinstalled, move the preinstalled mixradio app to sd card.
step 4: Now, developer register your phone with developer registration tool using your microsoft account.
step 5: deploy your customWPsystem app to internal storage of your phone.
step 6: Now, open the customWpsystem app give the sd card permissions and then select mixradio app and select the xap to patch with i.e the vcreg xap which will be provided and then click the apply xap.
step 7: Incase the results show success then you can simply open the mixradio app to launch the vcreg app and click the three dots and then click on templates and click on live interop/capability unlock and whatever options you want and it says then your successfully interop unlocked your phone and now to complete the process reboot your phone.
INCASE, THE ABOVE STEP 6 DOESN'T WORKS THEN FOLLOW THE BELOW
step 7: open the customwpsystem app click on unhide wpsystem and rename the vcreg xap to zip format i.e for ex: vcreg.xap---->vcreg.zip and install 8-zip lite app and open the 8-zip lite app and open the vcreg.zip file and click extract all and browse to sdcard-->wpsystem-->apps-->f5874252- and extract to this directory
step 8: open the files app browse to sd card--.>wpsystem--> rename apps to apps1 and then open the apps1 folder browser to folder name starting with f5874252- and then rename the Install folder to Install1 and rename vcreg folder to Install after that now rename the apps1 folder back to apps and now try to launch the mixradio app it will open the vcreg app and now you can successfully interop unlock your device.
it really works ! tested in my lumia 630 with windows 8.1 update 1 as on 22 Sep 2016
if it really works for you OR you have any issue please do comment.... please mention your device name and os in which it works..
This post is similar to this below one but it didn't work for my phone hence, i prepared this tutorial. All credits goes to xda member A AJAY
Thanks A AJAY for this wonderful tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-phone-8/development/tut-interop-unlock-root-wp8-8-1-windows-t3450239
That's all folks...!!!
ALL THE BEST :good:
HAVE A GOOD DAY !
Please Give a Thumps up if it works !
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Hi. I have L630 ds. I had rest my phone and flash official rom but didnt find mixRadio, any trick for me?
mirasal2 said:
Hi. I have L630 ds. I had rest my phone and flash official rom but didnt find mixRadio, any trick for me?
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are you using windows 10 mobile ?
ajaikumarnadar said:
try reinstalling the windows phone SDK 8.1 and then try to deploy hopefully it will fix your problem.. :good:
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Hello bro, thanks for the reply. I've tried installing the SDK v1.0 and 1:20; Tryied two different systems, W10 W7 64bit and 64bit and number of different microsoft accounts. I found the error on the Internet:
"0x81030119 You cannot install the application. You have reached the maximum number of applications being developed for the device can be installed on this development. Please uninstall a previous developer application. (I believe the current limit it 10 side-loaded apps at a time)"
But how is it possible that the phone does not have any installed app? Lumia 630 RM-979_1004
ajaikumarnadar said:
are you using windows 10 mobile ?
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No I hope that interop unlock will bring W10 m for my phone, even if it was the build 10586?