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My Streak is UNLOCKED!!!

Hi Guys,
Thanks to the lovely people at AT&T, I'm not the proud owner of an unlocked Dell Streak
They gave me an unlock code over the phone
BIG THUMBS UP AND MANY THANKS TO AT&T

Nice. How did you get them to give you the code?

mjaverto said:
Nice. How did you get them to give you the code?
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I just asked them for it, they were actually really helpful. I gave them my IMEI, they put me on hold and 2 minutes later my Streak was unlocked

That's great news!
Krisbo said:
I just asked them for it, they were actually really helpful. I gave them my IMEI, they put me on hold and 2 minutes later my Streak was unlocked
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...but, correct me if I'm wrong, other than ATT US and Telstra (who both use the 850mhz UMTS band), you won't get 3G on any other provider. Right? So what are going to do with it unlocked?
Sorry but I'm still lost as to why folks are selling (and buying) the Streak unlocked or trying to get it unlocked by their carrier. I usually ONLY buy unlocked phones and use them on ATT; but I didn't see the reason to buy the Streak unlocked. It's not a dual, tri or quad band 3G phone.

and rogers in canada. but it doesnt matter. you can still do 2g gsm with any provider and in any country.

technillion said:
...but, correct me if I'm wrong, other than ATT US and Telstra (who both use the 850mhz UMTS band), you won't get 3G on any other provider. Right? So what are going to do with it unlocked?
Sorry but I'm still lost as to why folks are selling (and buying) the Streak unlocked or trying to get it unlocked by their carrier. I usually ONLY buy unlocked phones and use them on ATT; but I didn't see the reason to buy the Streak unlocked. It's not a dual, tri or quad band 3G phone.
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I shall correct you...
The AT&T Streak runs 3G on tri-band 850/1900/2100. Yes, Telstra runs on 850. However, as the Streak was NETWORK locked to AT&T, if I put my Telstra sim in the phone would not work. Furthermore, Optus and Vodafone both run a 2100MHz 3G band here in cities and regional centres (even Wagga Wagga). So if I did switch carriers, I could still use it.
You ask what am I going to do with it... I plan on using it with a network other than AT&T i.e. Testra. In order to to that the phone had to be unlocked
I got this AT&T Streak unlocked so I could use it in Australia on the Telstra network. In Australia, Optus have an exclusivity deal with Dell so Telstra do not sell the Streak. Does that clear up with you why I got this phone unlocked? Because when it was locked to AT&T, I could not use it. Now it is unlocked, I can. Simple...
Kris

Got it!!
Krisbo said:
I shall correct you...
The AT&T Streak runs 3G on tri-band 850/1900/2100. Yes, Telstra runs on 850. However, as the Streak was NETWORK locked to AT&T, if I put my Telstra sim in the phone would not work. Furthermore, Optus and Vodafone both run a 2100MHz 3G band here in cities and regional centres (even Wagga Wagga). So if I did switch carriers, I could still use it.
You ask what am I going to do with it... I plan on using it with a network other than AT&T i.e. Testra. In order to to that the phone had to be unlocked
I got this AT&T Streak unlocked so I could use it in Australia on the Telstra network. In Australia, Optus have an exclusivity deal with Dell so Telstra do not sell the Streak. Does that clear up with you why I got this phone unlocked? Because when it was locked to AT&T, I could not use it. Now it is unlocked, I can. Simple...
Kris
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Thanks for that explanation! I saw you were ATT and I assumed that meant you were in the US. It makes sense for you to have it unlocked to use in Wagga Wagga.

Streak and Telstra
I am wanting to upgrade from my Telstra HD2 to a Streak. I was looking at using a my Telstra sim in an 'unlocked' optus unit.I see ATT/Dell US now sell 'unlocked' Streak's.
Did you import your Streak, or should I try to get the 850 working on a Optus?
If you have heard anything regarding optus units, please post.
Thanks

Ahughes said:
I am wanting to upgrade from my Telstra HD2 to a Streak. I was looking at using a my Telstra sim in an 'unlocked' optus unit.I see ATT/Dell US now sell 'unlocked' Streak's.
Did you import your Streak, or should I try to get the 850 working on a Optus?
If you have heard anything regarding optus units, please post.
Thanks
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You can't just "get the 850 working" on an Optus Streak. The the frequencies that the phone will operate on is a hardware issue and no software can change that. The Optus Streak will ONLY use the 900/2100 bands for 3G and no amount of unlocking will make it use the 850 band for 3G.
The only Streak that is compatible with the Next G network is the AT&T version and I'm not 100%, but I think the Canadian version is also 850 3G.
I imported my Streak from the USA. If you wait until the 8th of December, you could get yourself either the Black or the Cherry Red unlocked directly from Dell.
http://www.dell.com/us/p/mobile-streak/fs
The only catch is, you need to find someone who is willing to do the ordering and post it for you. This also means that you need to be really confident in the xda member you're dealing with. I recently struck a deal with Killster on this forum, although I have dealt with him in the past. Personally, I prefer the white Streak from Best Buy over the cherry red but they aren't unlocked and you need to try your luck with AT&T to get an unlock code. I have unlocked two Streaks this way but I have no idea if they will unlock the Streak from Best Buy. I have a rebel sim so it's not that big a deal anyway .
Your best be would be to offer a trade for your HD2 plus cash in the Marketplace. Just be careful though, do some research on any xda members you deal with and ALWAYS keep everything public (no dealings finalised in PM).
Hope this helps,
Kris

Krisbo said:
You can't just "get the 850 working" on an Optus Streak. The the frequencies that the phone will operate on is a hardware issue and no software can change that. The Optus Streak will ONLY use the 900/2100 bands for 3G and no amount of unlocking will make it use the 850 band for 3G.
The only Streak that is compatible with the Next G network is the AT&T version and I'm not 100%, but I think the Canadian version is also 850 3G.
I imported my Streak from the USA. If you wait until the 8th of December, you could get yourself either the Black or the Cherry Red unlocked directly from Dell.
http://www.dell.com/us/p/mobile-streak/fs
The only catch is, you need to find someone who is willing to do the ordering and post it for you. This also means that you need to be really confident in the xda member you're dealing with. I recently struck a deal with Killster on this forum, although I have dealt with him in the past. Personally, I prefer the white Streak from Best Buy over the cherry red but they aren't unlocked and you need to try your luck with AT&T to get an unlock code. I have unlocked two Streaks this way but I have no idea if they will unlock the Streak from Best Buy. I have a rebel sim so it's not that big a deal anyway .
Your best be would be to offer a trade for your HD2 plus cash in the Marketplace. Just be careful though, do some research on any xda members you deal with and ALWAYS keep everything public (no dealings finalised in PM).
Hope this helps,
Kris
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its unlocked but no sim unlocked.. unlocked the tethering up to 8 devices.. .so u still need to get the unlock code.. its on engadget look ip up.

ajftl said:
its unlocked but no sim unlocked.. unlocked the tethering up to 8 devices.. .so u still need to get the unlock code.. its on engadget look ip up.
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http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/dell-us-now-offering-streak-unlocked-with-froyo-in-cherry-red/
Well there you go...
Either way, it's not hard to phone AT&T and ask them for a unlock code. I can't guarantee that they'll give you one but I have already unlocked two Streaks this way

Thanks for the info guys.
I saw the Engadget post a few days back,but was unsure about a US based telco giving me an unlock code.It's worth a try.
If I have no luck getting a Dell US unit, I believe Optus only has an exclusive for another month, so Telstra may offer it..?
Vodafone AUS were very forthcoming with a (sim) unlock code for a Legend I own, so it they get the Streak I could could give them a try..

[Q] Cincinnati Bell Network?

I tried to PM a member that has a Streak on Cincy Bell network, but have not received a reply.
I am confused in purchasing a Streak from Dell that is unlocked. I spoke with a Dell rep and they were completely clueless. They told me that even though it states unlocked, its only useable on AT&T or TMOBILE networks. So before I spend my hard earned $, I want to make sure I do the correct thing. Thank you for your time and reply.
I'm not a complete newbie (G1 with cyn 6.1 and all other goodies) but it is time to move on and retire the G1 for only a back up
Thanks again

i have cincinnati bell and it only works on edge but it works fine on cincinnati bell for me. hope this helps

str8killinya said:
i have cincinnati bell and it only works on edge but it works fine on cincinnati bell for me. hope this helps
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Are you on ATT or Tmobile?

After reading that post I'm just confused which network you're on and why you don't have 3G.
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cinbell will get 3g if tmobile device, att will only be edge because of different bands

Anyone know of a good way to get one from then if you.re not an existing customer.
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Buy it on ebay or out right from dell.

Cincinatti Bell’s network runs on the same bands as T-mobile. If you buy a streak unlocked from Dell, you’ll only get edge speeds. If you buy one from Cincinatti Bell, you’ll get 3g because they’re selling the AWS version streak, which would be the T-Mobile 3G version.

Dell streak 5 officially gets tmobile 3g in usa

DELL STREAK 5 OFFICIALLY GETS TMOBILE 3G IN USA
January 17, 2011 ... I have 100% confirmation that UNLOCKED Dell Streak 5 currently being sold on dell.com will run 3G in the USA with a Tmobile SIM card. Aside from the new $399 price, this is great news for people who prefer Tmobile over AT&T. To avoid ANY confusion, I specifically asked and confirmed that the new unlocked Streak 5's are quadband (850/1900mhz for AT&T and 1700/2100mhz for Tmobile).
My Dell source noted that upon receiving the Streak 5, installing an existing Tmobile SIM card and upgrading from Android V1.6 to V2.2 (Froyo) you must go into Settings to turn the 3G feature ON. Upgrading from V1.6 to V2.2 is available over the air during first use ( see dell is advertising at http://configure.us.dell.com/dellst...&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&model_id=mobile-streak )
This information was provided to me on 1/17/2011 by Melinda at Dell Support 800-308-3355.
P.S. As a current Nexus One owner running Froyo that receives HSDPA+ on it (a/k/a 4G), I plan to report if I can also get 4G speeds when I receive my unlocked Streak 5 (due to be delivered to me by 2/8/2011).

From Dell's website on the Streak's specs page:
Bands
UMTS 2100 / 1900 / 850 MHz
GSM / EDGE 1900 / 1800 / 900 / 850 MHz
HSDPA / HSUPA:HSDPA 7.2 Mbps / HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
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No 1700 MHz.
I hope you are correct, but I would think that they would update the info on their site?

I'm not too sure about that....
I just received my unlocked Dell Streak from Dell for my legacy ATT mMode sims which requires it to be unlocked in order to use. My neighbor has t-mobile so I asked if I can use her USA t-moblie to be the first one it sees.
Well, its been 10 mins and it keeps going in a reboot cycle. Looking to see how to reset the streak, if possible to stop the boot loop. I hope I dont have an DOA new Streak that took almost 1month to get.
Dell is really pissing me off now. It all started with me paying full price at bestbuy for one & att not wanting to release unlock code. so I took it back and purchased it from dell unlocked $50 cheaper.
Will keep you posted on the out come.

I think they lied to you. I don't see a place where you can change that unless its a secret menu or something.(I have an unlocked red one)

No go for 3g on tmobile
DELL lied to you my friend.
I did a factory reset to bypass the continuous boot loop. It runs on Edge with Tmobile usa sim. I tried doing the *#*#307#*#* to access the frequency menu like on 1.6 but since it was received with 2.2 it I get a PASSPORT needs to be on SD error and doesn't activate hidden settings.
On the 1.6 band/frequency 1700Mhz is missing. So all signs point to NO.

Will not get 3g on t-mobile. Sorry to burst your bubble
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i tried talking to a "dell expert" on live chat about this but they didnt seem to know what i was talking about since they didnt know the difference between gsm and umts. they did say it would work on tmo but was confused when i said 2g or 3g. i highly doubt the streak will be the first quadband umts phone though, because if dell can do it, why isnt everyone else?

rptw said:
i tried talking to a "dell expert" on live chat about this but they didnt seem to know what i was talking about since they didnt know the difference between gsm and umts. they did say it would work on tmo but was confused when i said 2g or 3g. i highly doubt the streak will be the first quadband umts phone though, because if dell can do it, why isnt everyone else?
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A carrier orders a phone built to their specs. Almost certain that a quadband phone would cost a little more then a dualband phone. No reason for TMO to offer a phone that would make it easier for their subscriber to bolt to AT&T when they start slacking on service. Just think of all the millions of iPhone people who would have left AT&T if they had quadband phones?

The only streaks that have tmobile 3g capabilities are the handful of beta streaks, from Dell's sponsored mile run, in Austin, Texas last summer. Those special streaks are loooong gone.

Just to confirm then, the Dell Streak 5 will only work with AT&T in the USA?

The US version will get 2g on all networks and 3g on At&t only
the AWS version will get 2g on all networks and 3g on TMO only
They apparently do actively manufacture AWS streaks (just in limited quantities in comparison to the US/EU models), but they dont advertise this fact and they wont sell you one directly. You have to find someone yourself.

My streak works fine on 3g and hdspa or whatever on vodafone in the uk, doesn't it work on all networks the same? I just bought mine off the dell website and whacked my sim in and away I went.

Most of europe has 2100mhz coverage, which all streaks support for 3g

Oh right I see, here was me thinking 3g was 3g the same everywhere :-\

I've got a Dell Streak 5 running on the T-Mobile network but the speed is HORRENDOUS! It feels like a 1200 baud modem all over again.

I must have the AWS version because mine runs pretty fast and shows 3g on the screen and a capital H neext to the signal bars.

tank4141 said:
I must have the AWS version because mine runs pretty fast and shows 3g on the screen and a capital H neext to the signal bars.
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and you have tmobile?
I just wonder where I could find AWS version..

I bought mine on Craigslist but the guy I got it from said he originally bought it from an importer who got it from Australia. Australian models have the 1700 band that allows you to get tmobile 3g. My baseband version is GAUSB1A135100-AWS. I believe the AUS means it's from Australia and the AWS I don't know whether that signifies anything or not. Perhaps someone with more knowledge than me can chime in.

And yes, I have tmobile. Great phone by the way. Love it much more than my EVO.

tank4141 said:
I bought mine on Craigslist but the guy I got it from said he originally bought it from an importer who got it from Australia. Australian models have the 1700 band that allows you to get tmobile 3g. My baseband version is GAUSB1A135100-AWS. I believe the AUS means it's from Australia and the AWS I don't know whether that signifies anything or not. Perhaps someone with more knowledge than me can chime in.
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It doesn't. Has nothing to do with australia.

Is atrix on amazon unlocked?

Amazon says the atrix can be shipped to outside the US
Does it mean it is unlocked?
No contract price is $599
Is it the same one as the $499 in the ATT Store?
(some thread says ATT's no-contract price is 499 or 399?)
Thanks

i can't find no-contract atrix on amazon.

go to amazonwireless.com and go to the atrix. It has options on the left for Phone Only no contract. Which adds it to the cart for $599.99. Since it's labeled AT&T it is the same phone in the same AT&T box. This most likely means it is locked to AT&T at the moment.

Even if you buy instore then price will $550 anyways with tax and all.

interested to know as well

the phone is locked to at&t.
Does anyone know where I can get it unlock if I buy the phone outright.

i bought it online without contract from at&t store for 531 with taxes

was it unlocked tho (can use with another sim card)

AT&T probably won't sell it unlocked out of the box, this has been discussed in many threads. You'll have to get the unlock code from a seller(online) or call up AT&T and tell them you're going to a foreign country and need an unlock code(This has apparently worked great for previous phones).

Does the Atrix 4G support WCDMA 2100 MHz?
I am located in Germany and wanna buy Atrix 4G. My friend is coming from US in March end so I can ask him to bring it for him. I am just not sure if the Atrix 4G supports the 2100 Mhz WCDMA band.
The Motorola website mentions in its technical specifications for the Atrix 4G dat it supports WCDMA 2100 Mhz. hxxp://yyy.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Mobile-Phones/ci.Motorola-ATRIX-US-EN.alt
But the same cannot be confirmed in the AT&T website and in the other online vendors as Amazon. hxxp://wireless.amazon.com/dp/B004KZP4BQ
I really wanna have this phone. But I want to have the 3G/UMTS/HSPA working here.
Thanks and Regards
Anupam
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anupash said:
I am located in Germany and wanna buy Atrix 4G. My friend is coming from US in March end so I can ask him to bring it for him. I am just not sure if the Atrix 4G supports the 2100 Mhz WCDMA band.
The Motorola website mentions in its technical specifications for the Atrix 4G dat it supports WCDMA 2100 Mhz. hxxp://yyy.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Mobile-Phones/ci.Motorola-ATRIX-US-EN.alt
But the same cannot be confirmed in the AT&T website and in the other online vendors as Amazon. hxxp://wireless.amazon.com/dp/B004KZP4BQ
I really wanna have this phone. But I want to have the 3G/UMTS/HSPA working here.
Thanks and Regards
Anupam
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i would like to know this too
I'm currently in Hong Kong and their 3G band is 2100mhz as well
GSMarena lists the Atrix 4G to have 3G 850/1900/2100
but on Walmart/Amazon it lists it only as 3G 850/1900
can anyone confirm?
if its truly a tri-band 3G phone, i would buy those phone outright from amazon right now
Thanks for any input!

Keep in mind that with an AT&T exclusive it will be monts before they offer an unlock. And even the unlocking services could not unlock the Samsung Captivate for months.

Firstly, does buying the no contract phone from Amazon, might still be not usable on other networks.
Secondly, I was digging on the AT&T website it offers a "no commitment pricing" of 499$. Should I still be worried because I wanna use the phone in Germany?
I have no idea how the US cellular plans work, so a bit of insight would be helpful.

anupash said:
Firstly, does buying the no contract phone from Amazon, might still be not usable on other networks.
Secondly, I was digging on the AT&T website it offers a "no commitment pricing" of 499$. Should I still be worried because I wanna use the phone in Germany?
I have no idea how the US cellular plans work, so a bit of insight would be helpful.
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Judging by what other people say $499 will get you the phone without any contract... you will not have to pay AT&T a monthly fee.
BUT! because this phone is currently exclusive to AT&T it will only work with their SIM cards until it is unlocked. This process took several months for the Samsung Captivate... so at the moment there is no way to guarantee that the phone you buy will be able to use your SIM card.

NEW Dell Streak 5 AWS (T-Mobile Bands) *ebay auction*

**I am in no way associated with the seller**
Stumbled across this Cincinnati Bell NIB Dell Streak 5!
Has the highly sought after AWS T-Mobile Bands
Sorry, no ebay links

Maybe I should list mine on ebay? Do you think I'd get a better sell?

musicalchino said:
Maybe I should list mine on ebay? Do you think I'd get a better sell?
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It really depends, eBay is a gamble sometimes. I've seen AWS ones sell for $400 plus but they were buy it nows, Its difficult to guess how much an auction will go to. Unless you get lucky, buy it nows may take a while to find the right buyer

so ALL Cincinnati Bell Dell Streak 5 have T-mobile aws bands?

stefan.buddle said:
so ALL Cincinnati Bell Dell Streak 5 have T-mobile aws bands?
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Yes sir. Cincinnati bell uses T-Mobile for roaming when outside of the Cinci area. Im using a Cinci bell U9000 right now, getting "4g" where available.

Wow this only sold for $255...