Removing the Application Lock on HTC s740 Smartphone

Windows Mobile has this concept of Application Lock that defines the amount of access an application has to certain parts of the phone. No Application Lock means that applications can do and access pretty much anything.  To the other extreme, full Application Lock means that no applications can even be installed.  Now, most devices ship with some level in-between. Where signed applications are allowed and some unsigned applications are also allowed. But not every unsigned application. Those that write to restricted parts of the device are no allowed to install. As most devices do, HTC’s latest non-touch screen device, the s740, falls somewhere in the middle.  Overall, this is a good thing because it protects the average user from installing harmful applications.  But for those of us that want more, it’s a pain. With the s740, it appears to be a little more restrictive than in the past. I’ve had problems installing some of my everyday applications that normally have not caused me any problems.

For whatever reason, removing the application lock on the s740 is not the same as past devices and requires a little more effort.  I’ve detailed the steps required below.  Simply follow these steps and you’ll be able to install any application you like.

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