I read a bunch of threads here, but I'm still not sure what the current options are.
Sticked "Achievements Thread (Interop Unlock, Full Unlock, Custom ROMs) BootLoader Background" had its last update more than 5 years ago.
As Windows Phone has been discontinued it is probably not even possible anymore to register at Microsoft for sideloading apps, is it (https://forum.xda-developers.com/wi...-to-developer-unlock-wp8-1-lumia-730-t3765052 ...)? http://dev.windowsphone.com/join redirects via several intermediate steps to a 404 page. and on developer.microsoft.com in section "mobile" I only see the Xamarin Framework for Android & iOS
I read about the "interop Tool" which has been on the official app store but now seems to be Win10 Mobile only:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-phone-8/general/root-tool-beta-testing-t3006051/page9
I read about a chinese-language tool (aiyingyong_pc), but the only version (4.6 but single-source and therby unverified) I found tells me that the phone is not connected even though it is shown as a MTP device
I read about WPinternals which is strictly limited to Lumia devices
Correction: Not strictly limited, but this seems to be a limitation for the interop level unlock (after access to mass storage mode - which would serve my needs already - WPinternals may grant further access rights according to https://gus33000.me/2019/01/05/secureboot-flaw-for-all-wp-devices-literally/ )
I had a brief look at dialer codes which do not seem to be helpful here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311626
Did I miss anything of importance?
Main goal for me is to copy my old whatsapp application data (message archive) and to gain knowledge about Windows Phone
Thank you.
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Hi everyone, I've been trying to root my nook2 and I've been over all the steps many times, and I can't achieve ADB over USB or WIFI.
I've used the nooter technique and the device looks rooted, I can log into Gmail and get new mail, but as youtube is blocked in China, I can't login to youtube as i'm supposed to in the process described on nookdevs. (is youtube loging really important?)
I can install apps from the market, but can't use the search field (no results, no matter what I type).
I decided to try adb access from there anyway (before asking for help...), and here's where I'm stuck :
I installed the light sdk combo found here : "hXXp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=910008" and followed all the steps
I can connect to the device using wifi ADB, but the shell cmd doesn't get me anywhere (I get a hash mark and an endlessly flashing underscore)
I can't get adb access over USB, because no matter how many times I try uninstalling the basic drivers in the device manager(all of them), they always come back within 5 seconds when I plug the nook (and yes, I seem to have disabled automatic driver update in Gpedit.msc)
when I try to load the adb drivers manually over the preexisting ones it tells me no suitable drivers where found in my *.inf file (or that it already has the best driver for the device)
I've been over everything (apparently) countless times and I'm still stuck.
do you have any idea what the problem could be?
If I had to guess, it's either :
-It's not completely rooted (for lack of youtube login) so it will always be recognized as a Nook and nothing else in the device manager
-the factory defaults nook drivers are lurking somewhere on my laptop and prevail over the adb_usb drivers.
-there is another move to disable automatic drive install in Gpedit.msc which I haven't attempted yet.
Please if you have any ideas... My nerdy ego is absolutely hurt by this and it's begging for relief.
I've been thinking about this, and if I could just set up the android version of astrill directly in the micro sd (directly set up on nooter) I could then access youtube and finish the job properly.
Do you know if it's in any way possible to do that?
I wonder if you'd be able to use Orbot to be able to gain access to Youtube...
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Hi everyone, I've been trying to root my nook2 and I've been over all the steps many times, and I can't achieve ADB over USB or WIFI.
I've used the nooter technique and the device looks rooted, I can log into Gmail and get new mail, but as youtube is blocked in China, I can't login to youtube as i'm supposed to in the process described on nookdevs. (is youtube loging really important?)
I can install apps from the market, but can't use the search field (no results, no matter what I type).
I decided to try adb access from there anyway (before asking for help...), and here's where I'm stuck :
I installed the light sdk combo found here : "hXXp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=910008" and followed all the steps
I can connect to the device using wifi ADB, but the shell cmd doesn't get me anywhere (I get a hash mark and an endlessly flashing underscore)
I can't get adb access over USB, because no matter how many times I try uninstalling the basic drivers in the device manager(all of them), they always come back within 5 seconds when I plug the nook (and yes, I seem to have disabled automatic driver update in Gpedit.msc)
when I try to load the adb drivers manually over the preexisting ones it tells me no suitable drivers where found in my *.inf file (or that it already has the best driver for the device)
I've been over everything (apparently) countless times and I'm still stuck.
do you have any idea what the problem could be?
If I had to guess, it's either :
-It's not completely rooted (for lack of youtube login) so it will always be recognized as a Nook and nothing else in the device manager
-the factory defaults nook drivers are lurking somewhere on my laptop and prevail over the adb_usb drivers.
-there is another move to disable automatic drive install in Gpedit.msc which I haven't attempted yet.
Please if you have any ideas... My nerdy ego is absolutely hurt by this and it's begging for relief.
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Read this, its all contained on my manual tutos, adb is gained just by changing uramdisk, there is one for wifi and another for usb, please, check which one you are using, then, follow this:
Here there is a list of all the tutos:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380400
and here the ones you should read:
Setting up adb manually on the nook touch:
Making the manual process LESS PAINFULL
Setting up root access on NST through adb and installing busybox:
Hope it helps.
For the youtube thing, just set adb correctly (when you get it right) sideload an app to use a proxy, or tor, or anything you like, and try to login on Youtube.
I'm really sorry for not responding to this
I managed to get it rooted in the few days after my post, and I didn't any email notifications of your replies (didn't check on control panel, i'm new here, please don't hurt me )
I found a chinese source for rooting (a seller on taobao.com explained it. The Chinese are quite fond of the nook because it's the only foreign e-reader you can use to read Chinese apparently, and Chinese e-readers are both more expensive than the nook AND crappy.
Anyway I painstakingly translated it and got it to work
what you tell me about the proxy is new to me though, I thought android couldn't run a proxy, that's great news not just for youtube but the zillions of website China blocks and that I could use my nook to check, I'll have a go at it when I get near a wifi network.
cheers
Hi all
I dont know if this is already around but i thought i would share with everyone.
So recently i updated my First Gen Omnia 7 to the latest update which then included the KK2 by samsung which blocked interop unlock.
Some people have had results restoring back and trying windowsbreak again, and some people have had no luck with this way.
I have had a result doing this way
1) Restore back as far as possible.
2) Developer unlock your phone. Search google as you can do this for free (it takes about 30-40 minutes).
3) Download and Install Windows Phone Device Manager & Windows Phone SDK 7.1
4) Using "Windows Phone Developer Registration" that comes with Windows Phone SDK 7.1, plug your phone in and sign into your windows live account that you registered with AppHub. Click Register and your phone is now registered
5) Now open Windows Phone Device Manager with your phone plugged in, this will now install "touchxperience" and you can now browse certain files, install apps etc.
6) Download http://www.wp7roottools.com/index.php/downloads/doc_download/2-samsung-1st-generation-interop-unlock. If you click Open when this has finshed downloading it will ask if you want to install. Click install and hopefully this will now install on your phone.
7) Once this has done, on your phone, go to dial a number and input "##634#" then on the next screen input " *#9908# ". This should bring up GPRS Manager , scroll down and it should say "Heathcliff73 Interop Unlock" click on this and click Save.
8) Reboot phone and You are now Interop Unlocked. Install Window root tools and what ever you want now.
If your 3G settings are messed up download and install this http://www.wp7roottools.com/index.php/downloads/doc_download/3-repair-3g-for-samsung
Enjoy
If this guide is already out there or has already been mentioned then sorry i havent come across it but i thought i would share my experience
Big Thanks to HeathCliff for his tools
I take no responsibilty in what might happen to your phone.
I am proud to announce the immediate availability of Windows Phone Internals 1.0. This tool allows you to unlock the bootloader of selected Lumia Windows Phone models. After unlocking the bootloader, you can enable Root Access on the phone or create and flash Custom ROM's. I created two video's to demonstrate the features of the tool.
Root Access allows you to load your own homebrew software onto the phone with high privileges. Apps can escape from their sandboxes. The tool can also create backup-images of the phone and access the file-system in Mass Storage mode. The tool supports most versions of Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 10 Mobile. For a complete list of supported phones and Operating Systems have a look at the Getting Started section of the tool.
The download package also contains an SDK, which helps you to easily access the filesystem and registry on the phone from your own homebrew app.
The tool, SDK and video's are available on my new website:
www.wpinternals.net
Update december 23rd:
Windows Phone Internals version 1.1 is released. It has a fix for the audio-issue when Root Access is enabled and it supports Root Access on the latest Windows 10 Mobile build 10.0.10586.36. You can find the new version of the tool in the Download section on wpinternals.net
It seems there were extra integrity checks for playing media. I fixed this for audio-playback. I will create a generic fix later, but this will work for now. If you already have Root Access and you experience the Audio-issue, just "Enable Root Access" again on the phone.
Update december 29th:
A small update this time. Changes in this version:
Compatibility improvement for Windows 7. In previous versions "Enable Root Access" could result in "Failed to enable Root Access on MainOS".
"Restore bootloader" now uses a different Flashing interface. Previously, when you restored the bootloader, you were forced to do a full flash afterwards. With this new method you can keep your current Windows Phone installation. Remember that you need to disable Root Access before you restore the bootloader.
Many small fixes and tweaks.
FAQ
If your question is not answered here, please watch my instruction video's and read the "Getting started" section in my tool. I spent a lot of time to explain everything. If you have more questions, they are probably already answered there.
Can we run Android on Lumia now?
Why people ask this is beyond me. If you want Android, buy an Android phone. If you still want it, it will be a big challenge. You can remove UEFI, EFIESP, MainOS and Data partitions and then add hboot and other Android partitions. But then you would still need Android drivers for the Lumia components.
Which Lumia's are supported by the tool?
Lumia 520, 521, 525, 620, 625, 720, 820, 920, 925, 928, 1020 and 1320 are supported. These bootloaders can be unlocked.
Which OS versions are supported?
For these OS versions Root Access can be enabled. To enable Root Access, the bootloader must be unlocked first.
8.10.12393.890
8.10.12397.895
8.10.14219.341
8.10.14226.359
8.10.14234.375
8.10.15116.125
8.10.15148.160
10.0.10512.1000
10.0.10536.1004
10.0.10549.4
10.0.10581.0
10.0.10586.11
10.0.10586.36
I will add support for new versions when they get released.
Why are other Lumia's not supported?
Other Lumia's have different CPU architectures. And these come with different bootloaders. Some of my hacks depend on the implementation of these bootloaders. Some of my hacks won't work on different bootloaders. I need to find new hacks for these bootloaders. I will try that, but I can't predict when that is ready. The tool has implemented all the basics. So adding new hacks will be easier.
Why are other brands not supported?
Same reason. Some hacks work different. I will try to add support for other brands. But I don't know when it is ready.
I need Emergency Flash Loaders. Where can I get them?
This search should yield relevant results:
https://www.google.com/search?q=%22lumia%22+%22emergency%22+%22hex%22
I need an Engineering SBL3. Where can I get it?
This search should yield relevant results:
https://www.google.com/search?q=%22engineering+sbl3s%22
You can download a full Engineering ROM or a separate SBL3 file. If you select an FFU file in the tool, the tool will extract the SBL3 from the FFU. SBL3 contains hardware-profiles of the phone and it initializes the hardware. Therefore you should only use an alternative SBL3 if it came from a phone that is at least the same brand and CPU architecture as your phone.
I can't find a matching Engineering SBL3. Can I still unlock my phone?
Yes. The alternative SBL3 is optional. You can still unlock your bootloader and flash Custom ROM's. But you will not have Mass Storage Mode. So you won't be able to enable Root Access directly on the phone or make a full backup-image of the phone. But you can still flash Custom ROM's and enable Root Access on the Custom ROM's. Use the second method from my "Unlock" video.
I unlocked my phone and now my audio is gone. Why?
This is an issue with Root Access in Windows Phone Internals 1.0. Update to Windows Phone Internals 1.1 and then choose "Enable Root Access" again.
Can I SIM-unlock my phone with this tool?
No. SIM-unlock is illegal in some countries. I don't support SIM-unlock.
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Great job @Heathcliff74! The king is back!
Simply amazing! Made a donation to honour your work! Hope other devs use this to push the bounderies of the os!
@Heathcliff74 THX, you are amazing :good: I'll be waiting for support other models (eg X3X series).
Awesome stuff, can't wait to see the potential fruits of this development! Thanks @Heathcliff74
Is possibile to change Lumia PRODUCT CODE too?
Thanks
super big news
Thank you very much my friend
good job but where the find flashing loder .i have ffu of my phone..
is it possible to unlock bootloader in windows 10 mobile.?? i have lumia 525 which is supported but i don't have ffu for windows 10 mobile..if i flash my phone with wp8 ffu ,the is it possible to update my phone to w10 mobile.??need a reply..
A AJAY said:
good job but where the find flashing loder .i have ffu of my phone..
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Riyad_ said:
is it possible to unlock bootloader in windows 10 mobile.?? i have lumia 525 which is supported but i don't have ffu for windows 10 mobile..if i flash my phone with wp8 ffu ,the is it possible to update my phone to w10 mobile.??need a reply..
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Download the tool, go to the "Getting started" and read thoroughly. These questions are answered there.
@Riyad_ , the short answer is: Yes, it is possible to update and to Windows 10 Mobile and unlock it. Follow the instructions.
@Riyad_ , the short answer is: Yes, it is possible to update and to Windows 10 Mobile and unlock it. Follow the instructions.[/QUOTE]
ya found my answer. but i have another question. im in now w10m build 10586.if i unlock bootloader then i update my phone to new w10m build(after release) ,the bootloader unlock will remain or not.??
N.B. - in the app u said to disable auto update in phone that's why i m asking.thanks..
thanks heathcliff. great work. :good:
Very very nice Cliff
Error when trying to open the website
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Would this make dualbooting Windows 10 Mobile and Android possible on Lumia ?
i think i found a "bug". i am using an lumia 1020 with the newest windows 10 mobile build. the lumia 1020 is at&t branded and sim unlocked, but your software says under phone - info that the sim is stock locked. also i dont think the bootloader unlock or the flash of a custom firmware will with an an branded phone or does it now ?
also, it isnt really important, but you should in your software under getting started maybe link the "windows device recovery tool" instead of the abandoned "lumia software recovery tool". anotherthing: windows startscreen gives me a warning if i start the programm as the publisher of the tool is unknown and chrome warns me too that the downloaded archive from your website could probably be a virus.
other than that: awesome. thanks
Finally! Thank you very much!
Does this mean Android on Lumia coming soon?
I have a Lumia 950XL prototype I got recently, but it's stuck on version 10586.164
When looking for updates says it is up to date, already tried it (WDRT) even if you messed up the product code
unsuccessfully
Can someone help me? He has the boot unlocked
(WDRT Error) PACKAGE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS PHONE With the original product code
Firmware: 01078.00048.16135.36002
Original product code: 059W5J6
PROTO
you tried Interop Unlock and registry change?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71937591&postcount=323
3.Go to the app bar, then choose x50 series unlock. You will receive an error about the acer service not running. That's ok for now. Click step 1 and it will tell you to install the acer system service and copy some files. To install the acer system service, use iutool [rs and newer builds,this version is essential,old versions will probably not work] (can be found here. thanks @Wack0Distractor ).
iutool install https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68459157&postcount=13
run this command as administrator
iutool -v -p "path to the file acer.service.acersystemservice.spkg"
if you receive error 0x80070490, disconnect your phone from usb, go to control panel on your pc, devices and printers, find your windows phone and remove device. reconnect the usb to your phone,and after it reinstalls the drivers automatically, run iutool command above again.
if you receive error 0x8024a110, your phone should reboot to the gears UI in a minute. if not, run the command again. if it still doesnt auto reboot, manually reboot your phone. It should reboot into the gears UI, then back into the OS. if it still fails and doest show gears, give you phone a rest for 5-10 minutes and retry(usually needed after a new rom flash).
4.When you're back in the phone OS, copy newndtksvc.dll and ndtksvc.dll to your documents folder on your phone through USB
5.Go to the app bar, then choose x50 series unlock. You should no longer receive the error about the acer service. Now click step 2 and follow the rest of the instructions from the app.
6.If you've taken the silent extras/advanced+info update, or updated that app manually, be sure to choose the option "Restore NDTK 950/XL" in the "x50 series unlock" page and reboot to regain access to the elevated features. It basically means if it suddenly stops working, apply this setting.
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now you only need change registry
older version of Interop Tools for 10586
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68982441&postcount=284
hi, can you boot in masstoragemode and dump few partitions?
before update, make full dump via win32diskimager
If you can have your phone recognized by PC in any mode, there's a spark of hope, but be warned that I take no responsibility for any damage that may occur (and it may occur since you are installing a software that's made for final products on a prototype):
I strongly recommend you to perform a full ROM backup if possible to be able to get back to this version if things go horribly wrong. If you can't do this, you may consider enrolling in Windows Insider program (which may allow you to get new builds), or perform a software RM Code change - most recommended- (check here: thewincentral.com/get-windows-10-mobile-redstone-on-older-lumias-using-an-app-now-uses-same-mod/)
You might not find a ROM corresponding exactly to that product code (because it's a prototype) on the internet, but you can download any Lumia 950 XL Firmware you'd like (check this: www . lumiafirmware.com/ser/RM-1085).
Once you've downloaded all firmware files, use the following tool to flash the firmware onto your device: androidmtk.com / use-windows-phone-image-designer-tool
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Dear friends,
Not sure if anybody still watch this forum but I will give it a try.
I have Lumia 640 LTE (RM_1072) updated to Win Mo 10 1703 (and later even 1709 with help of HWID registry change).
WP Internals reported successful bootloader unlock as well as successful root of the device.
Nonetheless, I struggle to benefit from that. There is very scarce information abot what actually the root allows you to do.
In the WPInternals intro video, @HeathcliffXDA says, that it disables checks on access rights, capabilities and privileges and run .NET console apps.
Nonetheless, when I try to write registry key from UWP app it fails on UnauthorizedAccess exception. I tried other things like to run other process from UWP (self hosted self contained console app for .NetCore3.1 on ARM) uploaded to Downloads. That also didn't work.
I am able to pinvoke some stuff from UWP.
Can somebody give me an insight what I am doing wrong?
Is there a howto for compiling .NET console app for Win 10 Mobile?