Hello everyone
here is my story with the Dell Streak
in Feb , i received a new UNLOCKED Dell Streak and it was working great with me and i was VERY Happy with it
in beginning of March , the device suddenly doesn't charged for no freaking reason
i tried to plug it to wall , PC , powered-USB hub , 3rd parity charges , it just wornt charge
i called Dell and they replaced it with new one
The old one Firmware was 318 Build 12821
BUT
The new one comes with 340 and baseband end with 31 which is AT&T
also the Portable hotspot and switching 2G to 3G features doesn't appear in the settings at all
also the access points are locked and can't be changed
So the question is , is there anyway to change this freaking firmware and go back to 318 or the new one 345??
Waiting for your response and advice
Thanks in advanced
Yes, you can flash either rom using fastboo, or call Dell and tell them they were suppose to send you an unlocked Streak. Ask for another Streak.
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After being suspended a third time (this time after about a month of service) I'm decided to sell my Streak. It's got a fresh copy of 2.2 and is suuuuuper fast. This phone is an Unlocked Beta from the Dell sponsored run in Austin Texas. It should work on Rogers in Canada, but won't work on AT&T... unless you know how to get around the block.
I can send you pics if you'd like. PM me for details.
Includes streak, soft pouch, usb cable, earbuds, US wall adapter, box and docs. Th condition is very good.
Price is $475 shipped anywhere.
I can trade a captivate for the streak. I am wanting a streak..
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Here is my question for you, would it work on T-mobile? Whether it is Edge or 3-G isn't really my biggest concern.
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I bought beta streak with 1.5 firmware from local craigslist. I want to upgrade to 1.6 or later. Not seeing fastboot mode option when I start with camera pressed, white screen gives me bunch of options to test but no fastboot. Any help to upgrade is greatly appreciated. Thanks
Not allowed to sell outside the market place
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Hi, does anyone know if locked Streaks will still have full functionality for those of us who are using Rebelsim II ver 1.2 after the upgrade to Froyo 2.2 ? I need my phone as a business tool and don't want to take the risk of upgrading when the official update becomes available shortly, then finding phone & 3g functionality is buggy. I'm still on stock 1.6 at the moment and altho a bit short on features, at least the phone works fairly dependably at the moment using Rebelsim.
Wish we could just get a straightforward unlock solution for the O2 Streak (without sending the handset across the waters, that is).
Thanks for your input.
Rebelsimcard II firmware v1.2 doesn't work with 2.2 android.
I have uprgaded rebelsimcard firmware to 1.3beta and it doesn't work.
So better stay on android 1.6 or crappy 2.1.
Or send your dell streak to dellstreakunlock.com for software factory unlock.
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Damn, that sucks! Sending my phone away is just not feasible. Have you notified Rebelsim of the problem so they can work on a working firmware? Or even better, provide us with the unlock code that we can input ourselves (at a fee of course).
I've used contact form on the dellstreakunlock.com website but so far no reply.
I'm waiting too for the update and stuck with 2.2 and I'm using old phone for calls...
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Come on Rebelsim ...If you can really software unlock the Streak as you claim, then why can't it be done remotely? Most Rebelsim users are from remote locations (conceivably the most common need for the unlock) so shipping our Streaks is just too risky and inconvenient (& potentially costly). I'd rather pay some of those shipping charges towards your unlock fees instead.
Dell streak / mini 3 Aero Remote Unlock solutions for unlocking
SAman1 said:
Come on Rebelsim ...If you can really software unlock the Streak as you claim, then why can't it be done remotely? Most Rebelsim users are from remote locations (conceivably the most common need for the unlock) so shipping our Streaks is just too risky and inconvenient (& potentially costly). I'd rather pay some of those shipping charges towards your unlock fees instead.
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Hi
i can assure we can unlock the Dell Streak Fully
i know the postal service is a not the best of options
Our Teams are working on enhancing the solution for the streak so users can use our services from remote locations without the need to physically send in like we have created for for unlocking for the Dell Mini 3 / Aero
We are currently working on both the Rebel sim II 2.2 update and remote unlock solution.
Soon as Development is complete on either solution will get back to you but their is no guarantee we will accomplish either but we are giving it ago.
RebelSimcard
I can't wait for rebelsim to unlock my O2 streak as well. I will be willing to pay good money for the remote unlocking service.
But in the mean time I have flashed my phone to Steve's 2.2 Rom version 1.5.2 with the no baseband version. Both phone function and 3G works perfect, although it does have some problem with the GPS
Well I have been reading on the blogs that dell will be selling unlocked streaks with froyo.....but I just bought a beta streak on eBay..(jumped the gun on it too soon i guess)..so I am wondering what are some limitations with using a beta streak....is it worthless now....should I sell it? I do not really need to have at&t cause i just plan to use it as a data and multimedia device.....any help or tips will be helpful.
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As far as I know the only downside (as long as there's nothing wrong with the one you buy) is that the 3g/mobile side has been disabled by AT&T. I believe that you can use it on some other networks if it's been unlocked and of course wifi works.
Since beta Streaks are not meant to be sold on, a possible problem may come later for you if Dell decide to deactivate them.
I am in the same situation like you. Just purchased one which has lable called Engineering Sample. It works with AT&T sim card, but has no idea about 3G because
I never subscribe data plan.
It has Android 1.6.
No warranty on anything, don't even call Dell. spare parts are on you, as well as fixing it. You fugg it, you fix it or sell it to the community If you're on T-mo then you won't have 3G unless you get a unicorn like Streak AWS version, and what was previously mentioned, not working on AT&T, besides that you get Steve's Froyo on it and you have a marvelous piece of equipment.
my buddies and I all have the Streak here before it got release here in Canada....not a single problem with it.
Beta Streak here, been using for 4 or 5 months now, no problems whatsoever except for the silver Dell logo on back coming unglued and coming off.
Running Steve's 1.4.6 now, the O2 2.1 before that. Great piece of kit. *knocks on wood* Been using on TMO US the whole time. I love it!
Wow glad to hear that I got some good feedback can't wait till mine comes in but I am kind of wondering will my rebel sim do anything with this dell streak I'm guessing since my beta streak is unlocked I kind of have no use for the rebel sim now
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i am thinking about purchasing a dell streak here in the u.s from best buy and on att, i have allways had windows mobile phones (8125 , tilt and fuze) have flashed so many roms on those i cant even count them but as far as android goes i am dumb as of now about the os. if i get a locked us streak can i put froyo 2.2 easily on it? it comes with 1.6 and i want flash support. also i dont want to wait for the bloated att rom upgrade so will a uk rom work? last is i have a grandfathered medianet data plan for many years since my 8125 for $19.95 unlimited but best buy is saying that on the streak i will loose that and am forced to get a 2gig for $30 because the streak is a smartphone and my fuze is not? i asked them if a puchased an unlocked streak from ebay if i could just put in my sim and not change my contract and they said it would not work. are they full of it.
sorry for all the questions but i dont want to srew up and be stuck with a phone that i cant upgrade roms on and a contract that will cost me for 2 years
Yes you can load up a different rom...I went to best Buy and bought my Streak, and I had it hacked before I even put my sim card in it...
BUUUUTTT, your old Media Net package is another matter....if you buy your phone from Best Buy ON CONTRACT, they will screw up your account. Off contract or off Ebay or CraigsList, you will be fine just swapping your sim...
*and the fact that they don't consider the Fuze a "smartphone" just kinda proves the point that they will screw up your account 3 ways: fast, soon, and in a hurry--jus sayin
thanks for the info, i realy want this phone but the contract change sucks, i looked at my past data history on my fuze and i stream a lot of tv from orb to my phone and i was not close to the 2 gig mark but i like to be safe with an unlimited plan, you said you purchased yours from best buy? did you have to change your plan at all?
I came out of an iPhone earlier in the summer, so I was "grandfathered" on the unlimited plans which are not offered anymore. Yes, Best Buy did change my plan...but thankfully, I was able to call right back in and get things fixed...actually, they only changed me from the UNLIMITED IPHONE to the UNLIMITED SMARTPHONE data plan...
well i pulled the trigger and got one, came with 1.6 so do i need to unlock it first to update it to 2.2?
thanks
I was in the same boat about a week ago.
Try this write up I just made. At the very least it'll put you in the right direction as far as what to use and what order to do things in..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=891609
I followed these steps and it took my 1.6 Streak to 2.2:
http://android.modaco.com/content/d...how-to-install-official-dell-2-2-upgrade-pkg/
Only difference was step 18 I used build 315 which was the latest at the time. I'm pretty sure build 318 would work in it's place as well. You can download build 318 here:
http://mobileupdate.dell.com/PackageProductionLocations/Streak_318_12821_00.pkg
well i have 2.2 installed. had to use the streakdroid QDLTool method and had to use my wifes computer with windows 7 32bit, could not get it to work any other way (white streak and windows 7 64 on my comp) is there any easy way to upgrade to the newest build of 2.2? what build is on the QDLTool ?
thanks
What version did the qdl tool give you?
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the extracted folder is QDLTool3rd_20101022_GAUSB1A130500
THere are 2 more after the one you are on now, 309 and 318...
there are links floating around that allow you to dl/and update right to the phone for the lates versions.
Sorry, I couldnt post the links, I am on the road, hopefully someone can help out...I know that I saw them on the streaksmart/pocketables boards.
Good luck
are they direct upgrade links? on streakdroid it said after i used the qdl tool i could go from within the phone and do a update? but it doesnt ever connect
found it in another thread
I am so happy with my purchase. A friend of mine grabbed one off craigslist for me in Ohio and mailed it down. The screen size is stupendous! I am just enamored by the amount of real estate I have. I was worried about the picture quality in comparison to my Vibrant, but it doesn't seem as drastic as I thought it would be.
Thanks for all the help and I look forward to contributing however I can.
Can you tell us what rom is on it?
Sure tell me how and ill gladly provide.
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The os is 2.2.2 if that helps.
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The baseband version should say something like GAUSB1A13xx00-AWS
what's the 3xx numbers? if you're not sure just put in the entire thing
34934-aws
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that is completely new to us, could you possibly make a nandroid dump of it?
If you dont know how you can use multirecoveryflasher in the android dev forum to easily install streakmod to do that
Could you also post the build number?
Build number "simple streak 1.2"
Ill need help with nandroid. Is that an app?
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Oh simple streak is already installed on top of it?
It's one of the functions of a custom recovery, lets you restore to a previously working copy that you made earlier if something breaks.
If you have simple streak installed you prob already have streakmod installed
I bought it off someone on craigslist so it's possible. Is this good or bad?
I'm also having an issue with the phone charging, but not connecting to my pc. Any thoughts?
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It's simply a custom rom, for the charging part are you sure the cable is snug? Does it look damaged?
It is not an easy slide in kind of friction, but nothing obstructs entry; firm.
How do the pins look inside your streaks? Some of mine seem recessed at odd intervals
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I'm having the same problem with my streak. It will only charge to 75% maybe and will constantly flash charge/discharge while plugged in to my wall, computer, or car charger. I have four different cables so its not the cable and I have two different batteries. good thing I bought a external charger with a second battery. I think my problem is with Simply Streak... it could be yours to.
brand new from cinci bell
tried to root now stuck at dell logo. already tried all other update.pkgs with error please help if you can.
Long of it short. Dell got me a battery and cable in 2 days. It did not fix the problem so a new replacement Cincy Bell phone is en-route to my place. I ve heard they have poor customer service, but it seems fine to me.
EDIT: Problem solved it wasn't locked again.
If you're getting a new cincy bell one and not a generic AWS or unlocked one,
could you hold off on flashing stuff to it when it arrives? I'm still curious about the rom on it.
i need that rom too thinking its the only fix any one seen the cinci bell update.pkg
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If you're getting a new cincy bell one and not a generic AWS or unlocked one,
could you hold off on flashing stuff to it when it arrives? I'm still curious about the rom on it.
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Yes I can. They are sending me another Cincy bell model. I refuse to accept an ATT one and run Edge. I could've bought one new for next to nothing if thats what I wanted.
In re: Recharging problem; I found out that in order to recharge my Streak I had to use only the Dell OEM USB AC adapter. In addition to the Dell OEM I have several AC adapters/USB cables (Blackberry, Motorola, Apple) none of which will supply the correct voltage/amperage for the Streak.