News · 3 Feb 2011 · MTW Editorial Team
Pocketnow asked Microsoft for comments about the recent hacks that enable the HTC HD2 to run Windows Phone 7 and the vast number of user are getting product keys from Microsoft’s (by phoning MS and lying to them to get the key) to enable the live services on the device.
“Microsoft does make product keys available for select support scenarios” but “these keys are not intended to allow for the installation of software onto unsupported hardware. We are investigating whether or not additional steps are needed to discourage the improper use of product keys”.
Regarding the installation of the hacked Windows Phone 7 images on the HTC HD2 Microsoft said the following:
“Microsoft does not support Windows Phones that have been altered from manufacturer and carrier specifications and we caution that such alterations can dramatically impact reliability, performance, compatibility and security”.
It still remains to be seen if all the hacks and roms will be fully functional once the first update rolls out this month but don’t be surprised if Microsoft decides to ban all the recently issued PVK keys.
source: Pocketnow
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