[Q] how to install xap files?

[Jeff O'Conner]

i wnat to install a xap files, browse my files, sharing files ( bluetooth share).
How to get it?
Im using lumia 800 wp 7.8

 

[chief]

Firstly: does your phone has unlocked bootloader?

 

[Jeff O'Conner]

Firstly: does your phone has unlocked bootloader?

No,:cyclops:

 

[malvo26]

Then you cant install xap-files. For that you need an unlocked device. Bluetooth share you should be able to find on market place under Nokia collection.

 

[Jeff O'Conner]

Then you cant install xap-files. For that you need an unlocked device. Bluetooth share you should be able to find on market place under Nokia collection.

wait? My phone is factory unlocked, so my phone have unlocked bootloades isn't?
if no, please give me step by step tutorial, so i can install my custom xap. :silly:
Thanks a lot.

 

[malvo26]

Factory unlocked only means carrier or sim unlocked. If your phone has dloader as boot-loader then there is no chance of installing xap-files. If your phone has qualcomm boot-loader then you can. Do a search in this forum to find out how to determine what boot-loader your phone has.

 

[Jeff O'Conner]

Factory unlocked only means carrier or sim unlocked. If your phone has dloader as boot-loader then there is no chance of installing xap-files. If your phone has qualcomm boot-loader then you can. Do a search in this forum to find out how to determine what boot-loader your phone has.

is that the same way to root my phone??

 

[psquicker]

is that the same way to root my phone??

There are two conditions to install xap...

1. If your phone is brand new and not unlocked (refer case 2 and 3), then you can install XAP(WP application files) from MarketPlace only. There is not other way.

2. If your phone is dev-unlocked, then you can install upto 10 xap files of your choice. To dev-unlock a phone you need a dev account from microsoft which is by default paid. and you can use that to unlock upto three devices. It is good if you are a developer.

3. If your phone is rooted then you can install as many XAP files as you can. There is virtually no restriction for this. Simple way to do it is by installing CUSTOM ROM to your phone.​

Once your phone is unlocked there are many ways to install a XAP.

1. XAP deployer from WP SDK.
2. other unethical tools, which I would not name here.​

BUT sadly you need a very strong luck, if you are using a Lumia 800, that's too at 7.8. The best way is to get a dev-account. Register as a student; it will be free. if you are successfully registered, you can install upto 10 apps
THIS is a illegally legal way to unlock a lumia. Moreover installing unlicensed XAP is again illegal.

 

[lomcho]

all

You may install a custom rom and you won`t get problems with installing Xap and use Appz by your choice.