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[Q] Trying to install ANY OFW fails

Hi guys I'm sorry to inconvenience you all but I have a problem that 2 hours of searching has failed to solve. I know you guys on xda-devs are awesome and respond quickly!
I bought a Dell Streak 02 with 16gb class 2 microsd today.
It has android 1.6 build 3883.
I rooted it with superboot (and i'm pretty sure it was sucessful, typing su in a terminal works).
I then looked into installing custom roms (first thing I do when I buy any PDA/Phone)
I decided that Froyo would be a good idea because I want to have a look at some multitouch apps and use skype.
I found the guide on here, installed the 4399 recovery successfully, downloaded the official latest 2.1 update and renamed it update.zip, booted into recovery and clicked the camera button. The familiar installing logo came up (i've rooted 5 android devices)
then after around 15-30 seconds it says the file was bad.
I've had this when a file fails to download properly, so i downloaded the file again, no look.
tried renaming it Update.pkg instead of update.pkg, no luck.
Tried downloading other packages, earlier leaked builds, even the 4399 1.6 ROM. all have had the same problem.
I tried a few different MicroSD cards, and no luck...
I don't know where to go from here. Please help me, i've googled and searched for quite a few hours now!
Thanks in advance

Obsidiandesire said:
Hi guys I'm sorry to inconvenience you all but I have a problem that 2 hours of searching has failed to solve. I know you guys on xda-devs are awesome and respond quickly!
I bought a Dell Streak 02 with 16gb class 2 microsd today.
It has android 1.6 build 3883.
I rooted it with superboot (and i'm pretty sure it was sucessful, typing su in a terminal works).
I then looked into installing custom roms (first thing I do when I buy any PDA/Phone)
I decided that Froyo would be a good idea because I want to have a look at some multitouch apps and use skype.
I found the guide on here, installed the 4399 recovery successfully, downloaded the official latest 2.1 update and renamed it update.zip, booted into recovery and clicked the camera button. The familiar installing logo came up (i've rooted 5 android devices)
then after around 15-30 seconds it says the file was bad.
I've had this when a file fails to download properly, so i downloaded the file again, no look.
tried renaming it Update.pkg instead of update.pkg, no luck.
Tried downloading other packages, earlier leaked builds, even the 4399 1.6 ROM. all have had the same problem.
I tried a few different MicroSD cards, and no luck...
I don't know where to go from here. Please help me, i've googled and searched for quite a few hours now!
Thanks in advance
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Everything is in this guide that you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=802405

i also have the same problem and there is no guide showing how to get from O2 1.6 baseband 3883 to 2.1 etc so if anybody with baseband 3883 has managed to do so could you please assist, would be very greatful.
*i have been able to root using universal androot but either creating a revovery image or being able to update to 2.1 and thus 2.2 has eluded me

lufc said:
Everything is in this guide that you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=802405
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It doesn't show how to upgrade from 1.6 to 2.1
I figured it out anyway.
Install a custom recovery for 1.6.
flash a 1.6 update.zip (4399)
install 4399 recovery
install 2.1 update
you know the rest.
I don't think a 3883 rom will work with the 4399 recovery for whatever reason.
Thanks for the help anyway Finally got froyo working!

Does ANYONE know of a fix for this yet????

I have a new streak on the 6601 build and am following the steps to move to 4399, 8105, and hopefully get to here. However, i have hit a major roadblock. When I try to flash to 4399 everything goes smoothly until the progress bar gets half way and then tells me my "Software is up to date: Rebooting in 30 seconds"
I am not new to flashing and was putting a new rom on the captivate every other day, so I'd like to think I'm good at following directions and reading the forums for help. I have found several other threads from the past months with the same problem, but no one ever posted a fix!!! I've tried every combo I can thing of, flashed different recovery's, tried skipping 4399 all together, tried using clockwork and changed the .pkg to a zip file. I've never had such a hard time getting past one thing while flashing. I'm hoping I'm just missing something really obvious and it's an easy fix, but can someone please help me!! I have read and re-read the directions and can't find anything I am missing

have you tried the official 2.2 romfiles at modaco ? flash from a pc .
http://android.modaco.com/content/dell-streak-streak-modaco-com/323561/official-2-2-froyo-untouched/

Yeah I was going to but several posts say they are stuck at dell logo when trying to go straight to 2.2 from 1.6. I appreciate the idea though! I still may try it in a bit. Any other thoughts?

topshelf95 said:
Yeah I was going to but several posts say they are stuck at dell logo when trying to go straight to 2.2 from 1.6. I appreciate the idea though! I still may try it in a bit. Any other thoughts?
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you also need a modified loader (like clockwork) and root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=747598 to be able to flash rom files

[Q] Unable to upgrade from... (solved, but questions) **UPDated**

Hi fellow streak users. Hopefully I'm asking questions in the right place.
Background:
I have read a fair amount of threads on upgrading the streak. I had 1.6, GUASBA111100 (build 6267? from memory), and received the dell 2.2 update notification. Downloaded the update and selected it when it downloaded. The phone re-booted, then sat at a black screen. There it sat for many hours. I tried re-downloading the update many times, but it does the same thing.
I got sick of this and started digging on the web. A simple method seemed to be to rename the file Update.pkg and put it on the root of the sdcard. It then sits at the dell logo. Forever. I have downloaded more images, roms, recoveries than I want to admit. I have attempted following fastboot instructions. They all fail on the reboot.
Currently the phone will not start up at all. Is it really possible to brick the phone?
What I'm trying to do.
Given all the bad publicity I have read about the current 2.2 from dell, I am hoping to install steve's latest version. I am hoping someone has some time and patience to explain how to do this. (commands and which files to use) (as the phone does not seem to respond to all the methods flooding multiple forums).
If you need further information, please ask.

Try flashing the stock recovery for the 1.6 build you have then it should boot as normal. Make sure all the other versions you have are not in the "fastboot" c:/ folder.

OK, here's the update. It's a bit jumbled and random, but I have been up for at least 18 hours fiddling...
I was unable to find the stock recovery for the 1.6 build I had. Probably lots of mismatched files were flashed unnecessarily. Nothing would touch the 'carrier unlocked US version' I had. That is until I tried QDL tool upgrade M 2.7.4.8 Now I suspect it is a beta version of 2.2 that it puts on the phone. It's slow and featureless. But it was the only thing that worked. From there I managed to make clockwork recovery work, and worked my way from steve's 1.4.6 to 1.5.1 to 1.5.2 Somewhere here the phone chucked a spaz and I discovered my phone had been booted off the network (showed no signal coverage). I began to suspect something to do with the imei being blocked (Another streak I was playing with is locked to O2, but came with a rebelsim installed - apparently illegal in australia). I checked the IMEI and it had mysteriously changed. (I suspect it had somehow been put to all zeroes, and something somewhere had given it a 'different' one.) Anyway, I used the QDL tool again, and the original one came back.
Finally what worked for me: QDL tool to flash 2.2, flashthe new amss.mbn, flash clockwork recovery, put steves 1.4.6 on SDcard and flash, then flash 1.5.3
(I couldn't tell you where I downloaded the files that worked. Your results (people who are still seeking action to try and upgrade their software) may vary. All I can say is that now I have downloaded half the internet and installed all the computer drivers, I have hit on a combination that works for me on this computer).
Steve, Thankyou! It's fast, snappy. It has those settings I love to twiddle.
Thank you to everyone else that has either directly or indirectly helped me with your description of how you got yours working.
Thank you for the hosting of the ROMS. I like that you don't have to wait 45 seconds and/or join to download.
A few comments:
I downloaded so many roms and files that it wasn't funny. The problem is that they are all named Update.zip, amss.mbn etc. When they are all in the download folder... Some people just provided the files, others packaged them with a batch file to automate the process. If I was to download them all again, I would download them into folders labelling them...
There seems to be a wide variety of situations/variables that dictate 'what you need to do and how you need to do it' to change roms in the phone. There are half a dozen comprehensive guides on the net, yet all different. I was quite confused. It almost needs some sort of chart where you can pick where you are at the moment, where you want to be, then follow those instructions.
I was also bamboozled with the different tools. QDL, flashboot, ADB etc. I have a bit of an idea, but I'm sure others are equally confused. I know the information is 'out there' but to have it all in one place. What do some of the files do. Why might you need to flash them. Which files are erased by the stock ROM if you don't do anything with them. What does it do when you flash a recovery? How long does it stay on the phone?
There are several parts of the phone that get upgraded. Not sure I have it right, but QDLtool upgrades the modem software (amongst other things) Other things you change is the baseband, SDcard contents etc. (Trying to connect what software files go to what places to what hardware in the phone.)
I do have several questions that have arisen.
1. Am I right in thinking you must flash steves 1.4.6 before you can flash the latest 1.5.3?
2. QDLtools: In theory is it possible to replace the files somehow so it puts steve's latest ROM straight on?
3. Rebelsim: (The small amount of information I have suggests it is illegal in australia) Does it block or change the imei? Can the carrier tell if you are using one?? (not that I use one, apparently they don't work on 2.2)
(that's all for the moment.)

i have been having problems with doing my streak aswell and still am but
ato answer one of your questions that i found out while downloading the whole internet is that the QDL tool can be used to put steves on
here is the instructions i just copied off the qdl page i would of posted a link but i am a new member so i cant post inks yet
Beyond QDLTool
Using QDLTool will get you to a pre-release of v2.2. From here, you’ll want to upgrade to a newer release. The two options that people tend to choose from are to either go up to the official v2.2 ROM from Dell, or install DJ_Steve’s latest ROM.
Official ROM
If you want to go to the latest official ROM from Dell, simply set up your wifi connection, then go to Settings -> About Phone -> System updates. The latest update can then be downloaded and installed, updating your Streak.
Latest Streakdroid ROM
If you want to upgrade to the latest Streakdroid ROM (1.5.3), either from the QDLTool install or from the latest official build, you can follow these steps:
1.Go to the downloads section and grab StreakMod Recovery, the latest 1.5.3 Update and the AMSS for 1.5.1+ (the update and amss are under Roms, StreakMod Recovery is under Recovery)
2.Copy the update-1.5.3.zip file onto the root of your SD card.
3.Extract recovery.img from the StreakMod recovery and place it, along with amss.mbn, into the same directory as QDLTool (QDLTool has a copy of fastboot)
4.Shut down your Streak, then hold down the camera button (all the way) as you turn it back on.
5.The screen should turn white; press ‘Fastboot’ in the top right hand of the screen.
6.Plug in the USB cable – the Streak should now display ‘FASTBOOT_MODE’ at the bottom of the screen.
7.Open a command window and use ‘cd’ to change to the same directory as qdltool.
8.Run: fastboot -i 0x413c flash recovery recovery.img
9.Run: fastboot -i 0x413c flash amss amss.mbn
10.Run: fastboot -i 0x413c reboot
11.As the Streak starts to reboot, hold down both volume buttons.
12.The recovery menu should come up; select option 2 (Upgrade)
13.A Dell logo and an exclamation mark should appear; press power or menu to open StreakMod’s main menu
14.Select ‘apply sdcard:update.zip’ then ‘chose zip on sd card’
15.Find the update-1.5.3.zip file, select it and apply the zip.
16.When the update finishes, press back a couple of times then select the option to reboot your Streak.
17.The Streak will restart. It will take about 5 minutes to complete, but you are now on the latest v1.5.3

at moment i am following the qdl guide to getting the steve rom on my phone so will let you know how it has gone but with that guide the installation at moment seemed seemless now got to see if it goes off the dell logo after a while if not got to recovery but lets hope

no luck so far
stuck on the logo screen but asked for help now its a waiting game

Cheers for that!
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App

Is it necessary to use QDLTool to get to the pre-release 2.2 if I am on 1.6 or can I just follow steps 1-17?
The reason I ask is that QDLTool for me just stops at "Check version ... " so I have not been able to complete running it.

i dont know if it is necessary
are all the drivers installed?
i used to have a prob where it kept failing me but all i had to do was change usb port
and got it working but i was running 2.1 stock at the time but that was buggy and crap UI
have you tried just puting 2.1 or 2.2 on your SD card and updating that way

i finally got my streak sorted
i started from scratch
first i installed clockwork mod using fastboot
then installed very version of steves roms in order starting with 1.1.1
and worked my way down and when i installed 1.5.0 i then ran flashed the amss that is required if you want to get the newer versions then installed the rest of the updates and when i got to 1.5.3 i also installed the camera fix
i found it best to put all steves rom zip files onto your SD card at once then it saves having to keep putting one of after another
also after every update leave the phone for a few mins because it does take a lil time to sort the updates out
THE ROM UPDATES (at top also has the AMSS that need flashing)
http://streakdroid.com/?page_id=15&category=1
Camera fix and the comandlines for the AMSS update
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=802405
clockwork
http://streakdroid.com/?page_id=15&did=9

I don't know if all the drivers are installed. Is there a way to check? I cannot even get into FASTBOOT (POWER + CAMERA) mode and the Streak is just in an infinite reset loop.
Just a note, the older StreakFlash QDLTool completes completely but the newer one in Repairtool just sits infinitely at "Check Version ... "

what operating system you using on your computer

rahbone said:
what operating system you using on your computer
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Nice of you to ask, as indirectly that was the issue. I outlined it over at the forum mydellmini dot com. Sorry, cannot post hyperlinks as yet. Issue has been resolved. Looking now to load 1.5.3

why not spam a few more posts on here then u can do links when u want 2 in future
you just need 3 more posts i believe the you can do links

Need a little help restoring/Flashing my streak

Hey guys,
Im not new to flashing roms etc,
but this is the first time i have so much trouble with it.
I read the streak how to PDF and followed the instructions on installing superboot.
when i installed superboot, the phone reset itself, and when it turns on, the dell logo shows up and the "home and menu" led starts flashing on and off and the restarts again.
I tried following the instuctions on how to restore the phone, but none of it worked. i specifically followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=805112
and when i try to flash the update.pkg, i get an error at the end about the boot bin or something like that.
anyone have any ideas?
Thanks!

I heard something about a QDL tool i could use...not sure what that is and i couldnt find an exact answer searching the forums.
any help would be greatly appreciated!
EDIT: found a guide on using the QDL tool, im going to try it now wish me luck lol

If u got yours from best buy u need to use QDL. Read carefully and just do as it says

thanks for the tip, it is indeed the best buy exclusive white one....running qdl as we speak

ok everything is good now!
i just need to figure out why when i try to install dj steves rom it gives me
"failed to verify signature"

ok so now i am having a hard time rooting the phone.
I am using the android 2.2 provided from QDL and am trying to root via universal androot which isnt working for me.
any other ways i can root?
note: im using a best buy dell streak

If you are updating to his 1.6 then you dont need to root it.
It it pre-rooted

thanks, I figured it out.
It turns out that the "how to pdf" (while an amazing guide) linked me to outdated versions of the the recovery which is why it would not work.
everything is working now,
running steves 1.6 and loving life. Thanks every one for your help!!!!!

MarcMaiden said:
Hey guys,
Im not new to flashing roms etc,
but this is the first time i have so much trouble with it.
I read the streak how to PDF and followed the instructions on installing superboot.
when i installed superboot, the phone reset itself, and when it turns on, the dell logo shows up and the "home and menu" led starts flashing on and off and the restarts again.
I tried following the instuctions on how to restore the phone, but none of it worked. i specifically followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=805112
and when i try to flash the update.pkg, i get an error at the end about the boot bin or something like that.
anyone have any ideas?
Thanks!
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Not Android Development
Please Post in the Correct Forums
Moving to General

ok so I try to load a Update.pkg file and i get the following error message.
FOTA model name mismatched
what is the FOTA?

dell streak stuck on logo please help

i can still get it to fastboot but it stop at dell logo please help me. I hate using my old phone is qdl easy to use or my other option is this place called 10,000 cell phone and he says he gonna send it to dell!

Please SEARCH!!!
I will only tell you to do a Factory Reset from the DELL recovery.
If you don't know what that means then you have to search. It's answered in here a million times

First of all, what did you do to your streak prior to this? Did you flash anything? Make sure you flashed the correct amss.mbn for your baseband. If they are not in tunewith each other you will get stuck on dell logo.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA Premium App

i was trying to flash it with cynagon 7

getdown1080p said:
i was trying to flash it with cynagon 7
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There is no Cyanogen for the Dell Streak so why would you try to flash with it

i thought it ws when i read it and thats what cost me!!! (((((((((((

Ok well then flash again with something made for your Streak like StreakDroid 1.9.0, but befor you do that read this thread I leave you here
http://forum.pocketables.net/showthread.php?t=9694

i have read it several times and still cant understand it completely! on how to put on root of memory card.. is there anybody i can pay thru paypal that can fix it im that desparate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! even by phone walking me thru it

That means...put it on the memory card,do not put it inside any of its folders.

i have streak droid 1.9.0 on sd card but cant get it to wor. when i try to update pkg. from sd card i get this " android sytem recovery utility gausb1a135331 to perform an emergency software recovery you will need to in microsd containing an update file (/sdcard/update.pkg) to download an update file."

you might be better off using QDL Tool and start again, I have found that it is always better to start from a working devise, there is also a video walk through to help you as well

You have to have StreakMod or Clockwork flashed to phone to use one of the custom ROMs. If you're getting that message that means our phone still is using the factory recovery image (all this is in the guide I posted for you that you claim to have read but obviously haven't).
Your best bet since you still have the custom recovery intact is to download a stock ROM update.pkg from the DELL Streak WiKi page and flash that.
I'd be more than happy to walk you through doing any of this over the phone but I live in Costa Rica and I don't think you wanna call hear, but that's up to you. I wouldn't charge you anything of course, mainly because the call wouldn't be cheap.

oddbubble when i click on QDL tool link that page says "error 404 page not found" ive looked every where for QDL tool and no luck!!! @cdzo72 $3.00 a minute to costa rica WOOWW

streakflash will do the same thing, its just meant to be used for bricked devises

Pre-requisites to flashing ROM:
1. Have small amount of technical ability, not much really.
2. Be able to read and follow instructions, lots of this ability is required.
3. Know how to use Google Search.
4. Tie your own shoes. Really says a lot about you if you can do this.
5. Walk and chew gum.
If you do not posess any of the above, a brick is usually what you get. Again try searching. The answer to your question is out there, because a thousand other fools have asked the exact same questions. Plus side to searching is keeps the forums free of clutter.

getdown1080p said:
i have streak droid 1.9.0 on sd card but cant get it to wor. when i try to update pkg. from sd card i get this " android sytem recovery utility gausb1a135331 to perform an emergency software recovery you will need to in microsd containing an update file (/sdcard/update.pkg) to download an update file."
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To install StreakDroid you should use StreakMod Recovery. It sounds like you still have the stock recovery installed.
.pkg files install with stock recovery
.zip files install with custom recobery

fix it i dl 353 pkg and recovery and it works NOW that for all your input fellas

Hey man happy for you... NOW that you know how to revive it then do A LOT more reading and in a few days you can try to flash the good stuff again (StreakMod and StreakDroid)