Seems that every person using the beta from the give-away is using it because they bought it on eBay or Craigslist. Has every one of those people sold theirs? or is there no users that received their Streak from the Give-Away posting or reading here? If they are I missed the posts.
When given the Streak, did Dell say "Just toss it in the trash in a few months when it stops working." It seems so strange that Dell would give away a phone that would just quit in a month or two and become useless. I would be angry if I was using the phone, filling out the surveys for Dell each week, reporting problems, being their lab mouse and then just one day the phone would stop working ..
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Seems that every person using the beta from the give-away is using it because they bought it on eBay or Craigslist. Has every one of those people sold theirs? or is there no users that received their Streak from the Give-Away posting or reading here? If they are I missed the posts.
When given the Streak, did Dell say "Just toss it in the trash in a few months when it stops working." It seems so strange that Dell would give away a phone that would just quit in a month or two and become useless. I would be angry if I was using the phone, filling out the surveys for Dell each week, reporting problems, being their lab mouse and then just one day the phone would stop working ..
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When did they stop working....I am on TMo, and I have had mine for 2 months. I use it everyday and still am now. I am also on 2.1 now. I do not think I am going to toss it in the trash anytime soon.
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Marty
TMobile still works but AT&T doesn't. I am getting a Beta for just that reason. I was just wondering what the original owners were told about what would happen when the trial ended. All the winners were given AT&T cards to use during the trial.
I'm on a beta and mine has been working for 2 weeks now. It stopped and I had to call ATT and it worked again and that was 2 weeks ago.
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My Touch Screen Dosnt Calibrate
I have A Beta & My touchscreen wont calibrate - any ideas?
Hold volume up and down while powering on. Choose calibrate and follow on screen commands. There is a manual way holding the camera button while powering on is manual way. Good luck.
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Hold volume up and down while powering on. Choose calibrate and follow on screen commands. There is a manual way holding the camera button while powering on is manual way. Good luck.
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~it shows FAILED when do through both!
I am an original Beta receipiant, and NO they did not say it would be a strictly WiFi brick, instead they said we could keep it but it would not be 'officially supported' on any carrier.
I am trying to get mine to work on ATT but have yet to find a way of getting it done rather than going into a store and raising hell till someone unblocks the IMEI# in the system.
I have the beta phone too. Now it's looking like t-mobile is blocking 3G connections. What a horrible way to treat early adopters. Dell sucks.
I have one, and have been making calls and using data perfectly. No IMEI issues here.
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I have one, and have been making calls and using data perfectly. No IMEI issues here.
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ok so, then what are you doing differantly?
i tried doing the upgrade to 2.1 and the 45sec. after turning it on with my sim it i got the dreaded text message. then i quickly swapped my sim back into my tilt2
well i talked to Att this morning (att buisness customer support, since i have a buisness account) and the girl on the phone just entered the IMEI# in the system and it seems to be working im at 1.5 hrs right now since phone call.
Anybody with beta streaks noticing any hardware defects? I bought one off CL (The long arm of ATT doesn't reach Japan), and mine is really sensitive to overheating. Playing SNESoid for an hour or so brings the temp to 36-37 degrees C (96-98 F), and if I am in a warm environment, I can get maybe 30 minutes of web browsing before it overheats and restarts.
This was much worse when I flashed it to 2.1, where even in a highly air conditioned room, the thing would overheat and restart from less than 20 minutes of heavy activity.
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well i talked to Att this morning (att buisness customer support, since i have a buisness account) and the girl on the phone just entered the IMEI# in the system and it seems to be working im at 1.5 hrs right now since phone call.
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I had my account suspended for the 2nd time today. I am also on a business plan with AT&T.
I spoke with the rep and she told me I'd have to switch to an approved device. I told her "that is not going to happen", as I have a perfectly legitimate, FCC approved unlocked device that they claim I can use on their "open" network.
She unsuspended my account and told me that my phone service would continue to get suspended next time the suspensions roll around (seems to be happening weekly now). I told her I'd call back every single time that happened. She had nothing else she could do for me.
I'm heading over to TMobile to get my # ported out of my ATT business account later today. 2.5G of uninterrupted service @ TMo is better than 3G of spotty ATT service that gets suspended every week, imo.
Up until today, I had held on to a sliver of hope that ATT would lift the block once the streak was officially released. No more. ATT has screwed us, and since there are only 1000 of us, they really won't care and will NOT change their policy unless we can get some egg on their face (press/blogosphere?) If I were a press person, I'd probably attack the "AT&T goes back on open network policy" rather than taking the "AT&T screws dell beta testers" angle.
Thanks for the tip on the FCC complaint (jmm). I filed both 2000A and 2000B - deceptive advertising and promotion practices (at&t claims an open network with no policing of unlocked devices, that you can use whatever you want), and also for interruption of service.
I highly suggest everyone do the same here: http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm Takes about 3 minutes.
Anyone know if any other unlocked phone has had similar blockings by AT&T? The more friends we can rally against AT&T, the better. I'll be a T-Mobile customer in about 1 more hour, but I would still love to see AT&T burn for this.
I'll update this thread if the FCC responds.
So, here's my story:
I got the text of death earlier today. I called 2 customer service reps, and the had no idea what the Streak even was.
So, I decided to go to a ATT store, you know, since one is less than five minutes away. I walked in and showed my "Streak". (Sorry I couldn't resist). Anywhoo, the rep was amazed, since he'd never seen one, much less used one. He even took pictures of it with his...Evo.
I showed him the text of death, and he made some calls to another rep, who then asked me some questions. I told him that it was a Streak, and he asked for the IMEI. I told him the IMEI, and he made some adjustments, and suddenly my SIM card dies.
They get another SIM card, activate it, and here I am with a unlocked, no-restrictions-beta Streak with 2.1.
Feels good
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well i talked to Att this morning (att buisness customer support, since i have a buisness account) and the girl on the phone just entered the IMEI# in the system and it seems to be working im at 1.5 hrs right now since phone call.
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Two days strong still going, of course t probably won work in the morning now
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Thanks for the tip on the FCC complaint (jmm). I filed both 2000A and 2000B - deceptive advertising and promotion practices (at&t claims an open network with no policing of unlocked devices, that you can use whatever you want), and also for interruption of service.
I highly suggest everyone do the same here: http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm Takes about 3 minutes.
Anyone know if any other unlocked phone has had similar blockings by AT&T? The more friends we can rally against AT&T, the better. I'll be a T-Mobile customer in about 1 more hour, but I would still love to see AT&T burn for this.
I'll update this thread if the FCC responds.
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Dell said:
Please note that the [beta] recipients signed a document agreeing to the following terms.
· Dell Streak Beta Units are not to be resold during the trial period
· After the trial period, these units are no longer active on the AT&T network, but can be used in a Wi-Fi environment
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No case to answer for AT&T or Dell.
I have a bea streak and i did not "sign" anything an i have an email that does not say it i a wifi brick. It jst states that, basically, there is no support for it hrough dell or att, so i you f it up dont go crying to anyone yheybare not going to listen.
And i agree the whinning attitude will not gat you very far, no matter what you are dealing with in life
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I highly suggest everyone do the same here: http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm Takes about 3 minutes.
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I have just filled it out and submitted the claim.
I have been using my Texas Beta Streak for the past 2 weeks now with no service interruption. I have received the text message 3 times thus far.
As the title says. I'm looking at picking up a streak, one of the beta ones. I know they have at&t issues. but is there anything else I should be aware of?
Are they known to have any issues?
Any known hardware defects?
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As the title says. I'm looking at picking up a streak, one of the beta ones. I know they have at&t issues. but is there anything else I should be aware of?
Are they known to have any issues?
Any known hardware defects?
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Im using it with Rogers here in Toronto... been using it since August. No difference between the Beta and Retail. If anything, it's better because I never saw most of the issues others have been complaining about with any of custom ROMS. Also, by default you are able to install third party apps where AT&T locked it out.
Just so you know though... Rogers IS coming out with it any day now.
I feel silly for not knowing that.. I wonder if it'll be locked to rogers?
I'm using mine on TMO in the US. No problems, functionality-wise. 2.1 O2 ROM. The silver "Dell" logo on back came off in the extreme Texas heat, but that's no biggie. It works like a charm.
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I feel silly for not knowing that.. I wonder if it'll be locked to rogers?
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interesting.. you can purchase it now from dell.ca btw. Though it says it's a SIM FREE DEVICE for rogers only.
http://www.dell.com/ca/p/mobile-streak/pd
One thing to note about the betas is they are under absolutely NO warranty. So if your device fails after buying it, its time to buy a new one. And if the seller's device fails, well, that's probably why he's selling it.
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Looks like dell updated the page and removed the sim free statement.. The price is pretty great.. Just need to find out if it can be unlocked like the at&t one with the card.. Anyone ordered one yet?
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Looks like dell updated the page and removed the sim free statement.. The price is pretty great.. Just need to find out if it can be unlocked like the at&t one with the card.. Anyone ordered one yet?
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FYI....MAYBE OUTDATED but you get an idea.
http://mobilesyrup.com/2010/11/03/rogers-dell-streak-pricing-uncovered-599-99-no-contract/
I have one of the original BETA units of the Dell Streak that is compatible with T-mobile in the US. Because I have not been able to get the 3G to work consistently (and I lack the time and knowledge to figure out how to root the phone, etc. to try and get around the issue), I have decided to sell it.
I checked out eBay and Craigslist, but I can't find a single beta unit listed for sale.
Question: How much do you guys think this phone might be worth at this point? And can you recommend any good places to sell it online?
Thank you in advance.
in good shape I would say $600, maybe more to the right person, or start at 650. I think factory unlocked is ~$650. I always have great success with craigslist, just inlcude photos, hardware and software screenshots.
I honestly think you need to be around $400.
It's not got a warranty and is "used" regardless of condition.
I'd pay extra for new... thats why I say $400.
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If the phone was fully warranted by Dell and you could verify that 3G on TMobile worked properly, you could ask a pretty penny for it...
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If you can post a video for potential buyers to view showing that 3G is capable on T-Mo bandwidths then it should be worth quite a bit. New or not.
Just aslong as it is in like new condition.
There are many T-Mo users who would like a streak, but it is non-compatible with their 3G bands.
you have to jump through a bunch of hoops with the t-mobile technical support before they will unblock the imei or else you'd be stuck with the webconnect $40/month internet plan.
if you're willing, i have an at&t unlocked engineering streak i'd trade with you. i believe someone on modaco sold a tmobile streak for $500 more than a month back.
well, I didn't really even need to but I figured with the new baseband and dj_steves 2.2 froyo rolling I might as well unlock it as well.
I was referred to this site http://www.unlockcellphonecode.com
and i eventually got a hold of a guy on support and he said dell doesnt have the codes that at&t does..but its a special database..
anyway..he got my code for me..
and it worked
just put in a different gsm sim and it brings up a screen with some holes and just touch the screen and it asks if you want to enter the network code.
its 8 digits..
AT&T locked, I presume?!?! Why is life so unfair to us O2-locked Streak owners?!?!? Lol!
Because o2 haven't considered that guys like you and me will never risk buying a locked o2 phone again ;-).
If they relaxed there stuborn approach to locking then maybe more people would trust them to unlock their pride & joy phones instead of treating them like prisoners.
I sold my o2 streak and bought a non-alcatraz version (unlocked) aaahhh the joys of freeeeedom ;-)
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Ok so a o2 can never get 3g when its unlocked?
anyone have a reputable site or a way i can unlock this phone? i called dell, they called ATT while i was online with them.. they say they have to open a case to get the code from dell and it will take 7-10days.. one ebay site i emailed said $41 to unlock it and will take up to 5days would love to start using this thing before 7-10 days.. any help would be appreciated
Save yourself the forty bucks and wait an extra five days! Lol.
There's very few sites out there that provide unlock codes for Streaks right now. And the very few that do, charge pretty exorbitant prices.
yeah that sux.. owell hopefully they will get it to me sooner then 7-10days!
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Save yourself the forty bucks and wait an extra five days! Lol.
There's very few sites out there that provide unlock codes for Streaks right now. And the very few that do, charge pretty exorbitant prices.
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Don't hold your breath. I've opened three cases with AT&T and none of them have been fruitful. I've also tried paying unlocking sites although they just refunded my money because they couldn't get a code.
At this stage, the white Streak appears to not be unlockable as there are no reports of ANYONE successfully unlocking one.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Others may chime in with success stories of unlocking the black Streak and tell you unlocking will be simple. All I will say is that I managed to get 2 black Streaks unlocked and was once of the first to get a white version, and I'm still using a rebelsim :-(
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This is my first post in the forum. But let me tell you guys, I have a white dell streak unlock from att. This is what I did...call dell and tell them that I bought the streak from best buy and have them call att for a case. Tell dell rep that I will be using the streak over sea, and will be leaving very soon...So dell rep call att and told them to speed up the process and I got it next day
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Anyone look in the nv_ram file? I know the galaxy s phones have the unlock code in plain text. Anyone try that route and see if it were possible?
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does the rebel sim work with froyo 2.2? i was reading it wasnt working with 2.2 only 2.1? i mean i guess ill see what happens with att, they said id have the unlock code by new years day so...
The white one is unlockable. I am using one right now. I boughr from bestbuy for the pull priced. Called AT&T and asked for the unlock code. Was on hold for.about 5 minutes. Told me it wasn't in the system. That a case neeses to be open.and I needed to fax some over the receipt and a cover page to the unlock department. 4 days later I get a email from them with the unlock code. What's weird is that I have had two streaks that I got from dell and AT&T gave me the code on the spot.
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I am writing now from the white unlocked streak. same procedure as always except for the fact that the unlock code needs to be issued by dell.
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well thats whats happening now.. called dell 6 days ago and just got the email last night from at&t saying fax over the receipt and all.. problem is i bought the phone used, so unless i can just make up a receipt i dont see them handing over the code .. ive emailed a few of the ebay unlock guys and all of them said after checking my imei# that there is no code available.. so im kinda stuck at this point!