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Do we know for a fact 2.2 is coming to the already sold Dell Streaks and not just the ones sold after the update?
Hi cirian75
Yes Dell stated before the Streak even started being sold that it would be getting an OTA direct from Dell to 2.2 in September. There is no way they would just put it on new Streaks and not upgrade those already sold especially as they will only be a few months old.
Marc
cool, just gotta track one down now for not stupid money.
Dogmann said:
Hi cirian75
Yes Dell stated before the Streak even started being sold that it would be getting an OTA direct from Dell to 2.2 in September. There is no way they would just put it on new Streaks and not upgrade those already sold especially as they will only be a few months old.
Marc
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Like Dogmann said they don't like to Affect there image specially at the moment of the launch of the new tablets running Android OS with 7,10 & 11.5 in screens.
Yup you have to remember that the Streak is Dell's flagship smartphone.
They have an entire ecosystem of tablets coming out all based on android.
To screw up and not put 2.X on the phones is not in their best interests.
on one of Dell's blogs (direct2dell) its been mentioned a number of times about an OTA froyo, even just a week ago about Dell and Adobe Flash
http://en.community.dell.com/dell-b...0/06/23/dell-and-adobe-flash-player-10-1.aspx
As I mentioned in my Streak post, when the Froyo upate comes to it later this year, it too will have Flash capability.
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http://en.community.dell.com/dell-b...reak-the-versatile-5-inch-android-tablet.aspx
We'll utilize that flexibility via over-the-air updates for platform upgrades, Adobe Flash 10.1 on Android 2.2 later this year, plus other enhancements like video chat applications and more.
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Don't hold your breath for a September release; if it happens this great but prepare yourself for a Oct/Nov release so then they are can start working on update the Streak to Android 3.0 by Dec/Jan
can someone tell me has the streak go 512mb of ram program memory? i know it has a 512mb rom chip and 2gb flash storage what about ram some say 256mb some say 510mb whats the truth? if its going to able to run gingerbread 3.0 min spec is 512mb.
Yes 512MB, but like all such androids right now only 399/408 is usable to apps. I think its a software thing, so if we get gingerbread all 512 will be there in some form.
This is awesome so we know that the dell steak will capable of handing gigerbread man thingy majig.
cirian75 said:
Do we know for a fact 2.2 is coming to the already sold Dell Streaks and not just the ones sold after the update?
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I don't know when the next update is but I read they would have the "Gingerbread" update on the first of January... that is a lifetime away .. What would 2.2 give me that 1.6 won't? Came with 1.6 BTW .. I had Nexus One and I don't see any difference really. Maybe I am just not that well informed, plus I have only had this less than 24 hours .. Comes unlocked to ATT and T-Mobile. [those are the 2 cards I tried.]
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I don't know when the next update is but I read they would have the "Gingerbread" update on the first of January... that is a lifetime away .. What would 2.2 give me that 1.6 won't? Came with 1.6 BTW .. I had Nexus One and I don't see any difference really. Maybe I am just not that well informed, plus I have only had this less than 24 hours .. Comes unlocked to ATT and T-Mobile. [those are the 2 cards I tried.]
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2.2 is faster, more stable and supports flash. Plus its newer which of course = cooler.
shEEEsh said:
I don't know when the next update is but I read they would have the "Gingerbread" update on the first of January... that is a lifetime away .. What would 2.2 give me that 1.6 won't? Came with 1.6 BTW .. I had Nexus One and I don't see any difference really. Maybe I am just not that well informed, plus I have only had this less than 24 hours .. Comes unlocked to ATT and T-Mobile. [those are the 2 cards I tried.]
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Do you live in the us? It's not even out here yet...
2.2 is much better than 1.6 in many ways. Wifi hotspot, voice text entry to name a few!
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Hi shEEEsh
Well 2.2 really is a major leap forward compared to 1.6 to 2.1 it is far more then just a few added apps or UI enhancements one of the main improvements is the Jit compiler i think that's the correct term. Anyway when they added 2.2 to the Nexus One with all the enhancements it brings performance improved by something like 200-500% which anyway you look at it is huge. The difference between 1.6 with the customised Dell UI and apps is hardly noticeable when compared to 2.1 the same won't be true once we get 2.2 and i just hope it comes early September or even earlier via Custom Roms.
Marc
... not to mention internet shaing via wi-fi tethering (without having to root and install an app) and USB. That, plus flash and the performance enhancements makes me very much look forward to 2.2!
Ok so as regards to my last post with the 2.1 video. Seeing as Dell will NOT be releasing 2.2 in sep instead 2.1 What are the differences?
I want multitouch for games is that still in 2.1? What about flash support? I take it that defo isnt as I remember it being the reason I did not get the nexus one when it was first released..
the only flash we'll have is on the camera
I think i wont be wrong if i say this " Dell streak is living in stone age"
coz Google's Android platform turns 3, Gingerbread due on 11 November
and where we are
Factory Shipment:1.6
Update:2.1
Dj Steve Unofficial :2.2
Official Update 2.2: Sorry i havent got my cristal ball with me today
cheers
agreed the software is behind. But the hardware is right on par. To me the more important thing is the hardware - because the software can be upgraded (as seen with Steve's Froyo).
I too was skeptic about not having a recent update to Android on this device. Regardless this device is miles ahead of my old Touch Pro 2. 2.2 is coming and I'm sure there's a lot of behind-the-scenes legal mumbo-jumbo responsible for the schedule. Dell is new to the smartphone game and I'm sure there's a learning curve.
Anyone on XDA is probably here for the same reason. We want the BEST for our phones, but, waiting on carriers to release updated roms is like waiting for paint to dry.
The suits in charge of the carriers probably have to have a dozen or more meetings before they release an update, if they even update it at all.
Another reason I think the carriers should get out of the hardware business and
just be a provider. Yes, probably more headaches trying to make everything compatible, but just look at the Asian markets, and the numerous options they have for hardware. What to the states get? A few phones a year.
1.6 came out about a year ago, the streak was probably slated for its release then. its amazing the small gaps between major software releases from google. im just hoping froyo for the streak comes out before gingerbread does. i like knowing my device runs on the latest and greatest, even if its only for a day.
I for 1 was happy it came with 1.6 it gave me chance to play with 1.6 and 2.1 and next is 2.2 and after 3.0 so in my eyes its like haveing 4 different devices
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I for 1 was happy it came with 1.6 it gave me chance to play with 1.6 and 2.1 and next is 2.2 and after 3.0 so in my eyes its like haveing 4 different devices
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you mean 2.3.
This phone is awesome even on 1.6 and it keeps getting better.
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borijess said:
This phone is awesome even on 1.6 and it keeps getting better.
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In fact if you change the launcher you can barely notice the differences between the Android versions.
I started with adw and have more recently been playing with launcher pro.
Except flash, wifi hotbot, new gmail in 2.2 ;-)
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I got a Dell Streak about 2 weeks ago and did the 2.2 update the first time I turned it on and it saw wifi...I got it from Dell as an unlocked device...I noticed that it would not read the 16gb sd card that it came with so I called Dell and I got a replacement today..
Now here is my question: should I run 1.6 as is or update to 2.2...Is there any big differences here as far as being stable,rooting,custom roms and things like that...
Also I plan to use this as a tablet running strictly wifi if possible with no particular plan or carrier...
Please help....thanks.....
2.2 is like a brand new phone. Their are guides all around on how to do this. Then if you go to a rom like DJ Steve 1.6. Its like getting a new phone again. Not an exaggeration. I had my doubts for a long time, slowly made the move and so happy I did.
If you have an unlocked unit then you can update to 2 2 upon first boot. I would definitely do the update to 2.2 much better than 1.6 then I would suggest going to DJ steve's custom rom. Its so much better than stock 2.2.
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If you have an unlocked unit then you can update to 2 2 upon first boot. I would definitely do the update to 2.2 much better than 1.6 then I would suggest going to DJ steve's custom rom. Its so much better than stock 2.2.
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I have a locked unit from Best Buy and I used qdl to update to 205, then used dells website to update to 208. It's like a different phone.
I recently upgraded to dj Steve's 1.6 its amazing its I can't put the phone down.
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dell abandon release of ics for streak 5. any petition make to dell to release ics?
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dell abandon release of ics for streak 5. any petition make to dell to release ics?
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Lol, otherwise you will do what ?
Streak 5 is already dead, the only chance to get ICS is from developers of CM9 .