Hello guys,i am a complete novice to dell and have a dell streak 5 that is running android version
2.2.2
base band version GAUSB1A135100-EU.
kernel version
2.6.32.9-dj_steve-BFS-CFQ-KGSL2D-Vol-OC
oem version
190
build number
StreakDroid 1.9.0 from a DJ steve (on device when i purchased) and has basically ground to a Holt
I do not have much of an idea but i know that it needs updating.having read the forums about the updates my head is all over the place.
i ask please for a link to the correct firmware i need to flash.. and what i need to flash with the easiest way
Hope you can help me and point me in the right direction..I have took the time to read the forums but i still have no idea what i need for this device
as i have just received it.
Many many thanks in advance
Rather open-ended question because the correct firmware is going to vary depending on what you want to do. For instance, do you wish to revert to a stock ROM? Do you want to be as up to date as possible? Are certain features important to you?
I personally don't recommend going back to stock, but to go forward and get a custom gingerbread ROM. Check the development forum for four good ones: Longhorn 2.9.1, DSC 1.2, Cyanogenmod 7, and MIUI.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Rather open-ended question because the correct firmware is going to vary depending on what you want to do. For instance, do you wish to revert to a stock ROM? Do you want to be as up to date as possible? Are certain features important to you?
I personally don't recommend going back to stock, but to go forward and get a custom gingerbread ROM. Check the development forum for four good ones: Longhorn 2.9.1, DSC 1.2, Cyanogenmod 7, and MIUI.
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Hi and thanks for taking time to reply,I am going to go back to stock to keep it as simple as possible to move device on,if its running stock there can be no hassles for new owner,i have the dell stock gingerbread update.
I will do a factory reset prior to flash and then put update on root of sd then boot to recovery and install IS THAT CORRECT?
many thanks
sas007 said:
Hi and thanks for taking time to reply,I am going to go back to stock to keep it as simple as possible to move device on,if its running stock there can be no hassles for new owner,i have the dell stock gingerbread update.
I will do a factory reset prior to flash and then put update on root of sd then boot to recovery and install IS THAT CORRECT?
many thanks
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no need to revert to stock then... streakdroid 1.9 is the best for 2.2.2... so whats the point on going back to stock...? all stock are not optimized at all and have many hidden and useless application in it...
last time i tried using the deodexed stock but still it is not enough and does drain the battery too... custom rom is way better...
but if you insist on going stock.. i am not stopping you.. do what ever you want.. also updating to stock gingerbread such as olleh 407 has its own problem too...
deysmacro said:
no need to revert to stock then... streakdroid 1.9 is the best for 2.2.2... so whats the point on going back to stock...? all stock are not optimized at all and have many hidden and useless application in it...
last time i tried using the deodexed stock but still it is not enough and does drain the battery too... custom rom is way better...
but if you insist on going stock.. i am not stopping you.. do what ever you want.. also updating to stock gingerbread such as olleh 407 has its own problem too...
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Thanks for your help...if possible could you point me to the correct1.9 as i have no clue as so many roms and how do i apply it..I have read the threads and i am dizzy and to what i have to do as i have never been near a dell streak,never even knew they existed
so i will take that advice as i know your right i just thought stock would be easy to apply less hassle as i just want to get device up and running and stable.
again thank you for your help
sas007 said:
Thanks for your help...if possible could you point me to the correct1.9 as i have no clue as so many roms and how do i apply it..I have read the threads and i am dizzy and to what i have to do as i have never been near a dell streak,never even knew they existed
so i will take that advice as i know your right i just thought stock would be easy to apply less hassle as i just want to get device up and running and stable.
again thank you for your help
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if your streak is currently working right now... dont try to do something.. ask someone who really knows instead... i mean physically...
here is the list of all available custom roms...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Dell_Streak/ROMs
and stock roms...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Dell_Streak#Official
be sure to use search next time... because everything that you wanted to know is already been answered numerous times ...
get to know this forum.. browse through it... read everything.... dont skip... no shortcut...
deysmacro said:
if your streak is currently working right now... dont try to do something.. ask someone who really knows instead... i mean physically...
here is the list of all available custom roms...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Dell_Streak/ROMs
and stock roms...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Dell_Streak#Official
be sure to use search next time... because everything that you wanted to know is already been answered numerous times ...
get to know this forum.. browse through it... read everything.... dont skip... no shortcut...
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First thanks for you help and taking time to reply'second I have searched and read and as I said it is totally confusing for me as new to dell'some folks need to read why Xda started and about the journey'why do some folks get upset when others ask for help,not everyone is at the same level of android knowledge as others and therfore need a little help,I have helped many users on xda and never even thought are you stupid or what,can you not read...I have given it gladly as I was there once...
Help should be given willingly and without knowledge bias or you should not bother being on the site'just because you know more about a certain piece of kit does not give anyone the right to be all high and mighty...you know this thread inside out I do not so I asked for help.
Some folks need to take a look back at when thier journey into android started...did you ask for help??.have you never asked for help??
Again thanks
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sas007 said:
First thanks for you help and taking time to reply'second I have searched and read and as I said it is totally confusing for me as new to dell'some folks need to read why Xda started and about the journey'why do some folks get upset when others ask for help,not everyone is at the same level of android knowledge as others and therfore need a little help,I have helped many users on xda and never even thought are you stupid or what,can you not read...I have given it gladly as I was there once...
Help should be given willingly and without knowledge bias or you should not bother being on the site'just because you know more about a certain piece of kit does not give anyone the right to be all high and mighty...you know this thread inside out I do not so I asked for help.
Some folks need to take a look back at when thier journey into android started...did you ask for help??.have you never asked for help??
Again thanks
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to be honest... i dont know this thread inside out... i also use search you know... i dont bother asking for help.. because all the information is here... doing homework and it will get through one way or another...
sas007 said:
Hi and thanks for taking time to reply,I am going to go back to stock to keep it as simple as possible to move device on,if its running stock there can be no hassles for new owner,i have the dell stock gingerbread update.
I will do a factory reset prior to flash and then put update on root of sd then boot to recovery and install IS THAT CORRECT?
many thanks
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I see from other posts that you are going to put 407 on the device and with this post why you're going that route is clear. Factory reset isn't required prior to flashing because flashing the ROM itself will wipe everything. What is required is that the stock recovery image for 407 be placed on the device before attempting to flash the ROM. Otherwise it won't work. I'm not going to go into detail on how to change the recovery image because there are sticky posts galore that have all the relevant info. A good thread to look at is in Streak 5 Android Development, titled "Everything you always wanted to know about the Streak but were too busy bricking it".
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
I see from other posts that you are going to put 407 on the device and with this post why you're going that route is clear. Factory reset isn't required prior to flashing because flashing the ROM itself will wipe everything. What is required is that the stock recovery image for 407 be placed on the device before attempting to flash the ROM. Otherwise it won't work. I'm not going to go into detail on how to change the recovery image because there are sticky posts galore that have all the relevant info. A good thread to look at is in Streak 5 Android Development, titled "Everything you always wanted to know about the Streak but were too busy bricking it".
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Hi mate thank you for your kind help,yes I have the stock recovery to flash first.the download contained both recovery and rom image.
I think I am about there with what to do...flash recovery with flashboot then boot to that recovery and install firmware from sd card having changed to update 'what I am still a little perplexed about is the region I think the firmware is 00,what do I need for U.K.
Thankyou again
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deysmacro said:
to be honest... i dont know this thread inside out... i also use search you know... i dont bother asking for help.. because all the information is here... doing homework and it will get through one way or another...
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I get all that but I needed to ask...and folks should not be made to feel bad just because they have asked for help... I had no idea as to what to search for as I have never even seen a dell before,I assumed it would be as other androids get a stock rom and just flash but was hit with so many differant roms...ones for each region etc.l could not find a post that said LATEST STOCK ROM FOR U.K DELL STREAK 5 or anything like it,and it was a hell of a lot more complicated than I imagined so I was stuck and asked for help.Thankfully with the snippets of help I have been given I am more knowledgable now and even capable of flashing the device properly I hope...and if for some reason someone else needs to know the same I will pass on what I have learnt from you guys gladly to help a android user
Once again thank you for your help and infomation
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I just got an unlocked UK Dell streak and it was running the 351 firmware so I'm guessing that's the standard one
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Hayth said:
I just got an unlocked UK Dell streak and it was running the 351 firmware so I'm guessing that's the standard one
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They are a lot of official roms, take a look here. Custom roms can be found here.
Hayth said:
I just got an unlocked UK Dell streak and it was running the 351 firmware so I'm guessing that's the standard one
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That's what I needed to know "351 firmware"cheers guys...
Thanks for replying...
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sas007 said:
what I am still a little perplexed about is the region I think the firmware is 00, what do I need for U.K.
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The country you are in and the carrier you are using do not matter when it comes to flashing a Streak ROM. All that matters is whether the region of the recovery matches the region of the ROM you are installing. Thus, for 407, you would need a region 14 recovery as 407 is a region 14 ROM. Unlocked Streaks purchased direct from Dell had their own region, 00. To flash one of those ROMs, e.g. 360, you would need a region 00 recovery.
I hope that clears things up.
I bought my streak from india and it has has rom 357
I want to ask tha can I install any rom on it or first I have to match region code or any thing else....please help
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sas007 said:
Hello guys,i am a complete novice to dell and have a dell streak 5 that is running android version
2.2.2
base band version GAUSB1A135100-EU.
kernel version
2.6.32.9-dj_steve-BFS-CFQ-KGSL2D-Vol-OC
oem version
190
build number
StreakDroid 1.9.0 from a DJ steve (on device when i purchased) and has basically ground to a Holt
I do not have much of an idea but i know that it needs updating.having read the forums about the updates my head is all over the place.
i ask please for a link to the correct firmware i need to flash.. and what i need to flash with the easiest way
Hope you can help me and point me in the right direction..I have took the time to read the forums but i still have no idea what i need for this device
as i have just received it.
Many many thanks in advance
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follow the link to the article that should help you : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836662
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Allo Allo!!
After jumping ship from the Samsung Captivate world... I found myself the proud new owner of a Dell Streak!!
I was happy to find a development forum for the device, and SUPER pumped getting to know my new toy!! Hehehe..
When I got the Streak.. it was used, and already had a Streakdroid 1.9.1 custom ROM installed on it,
Great ROM as far as I can tell, and will likely end up back on the ROM.
But... I am inclined to start from the ground up with the device.
I have been poking around the Streak forums looking for a definitive method to return the device back to its original state.
Any help or direction would be AWESOME!!! I learned my lesson bricking a couple of Cappys, to ask first instead of trusting sometimes conflicting methods posted.
I want to take my Dell Streak 5, running Streakdroid 1.9.1 ... and return it to the factory ROM, newest firmware.
Anybody?
Start reading:
Streak Wiki at xda-developers.com – includes DL links for ROMS and a ROM reference, lots of good info. Start here!
Radimus’s Universal Guide to Flashing a ROM – MUST READ if you want to flash a ROM or upgrade
Dell Streak – The Complete Guide – thread at XDA that includes a somewhat dated PDF with Streak hacking basics. Fastboot section a must read. Read the thread for follow-up!
And check out the links in my signature for more Streak related stuff.
Welcome.
Perfect!!
Thank you very much!!
Seems I have hit my first bump...
marvin02 said:
Start reading:
Streak Wiki at xda-developers.com – includes DL links for ROMS and a ROM reference, lots of good info. Start here!
Radimus’s Universal Guide to Flashing a ROM – MUST READ if you want to flash a ROM or upgrade
Dell Streak – The Complete Guide – thread at XDA that includes a somewhat dated PDF with Streak hacking basics. Fastboot section a must read. Read the thread for follow-up!
And check out the links in my signature for more Streak related stuff.
Welcome.
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Thanks again for the great links....
I had already discovered the Wiki and pdf... some AWESOME info..
But...
After feeling confident enough to flash... I went ahead with the instructions from http://forum.pocketables.net/showthread.php?t=9694
Reached step #11 - "Software upgrade via Update.pkg on SD Card" ... And find myself staring at a screen on my Streak with the Dell logo with a triangle/exclamation mark.
This does not seem right... lil' help before I touch anything?
B.B.
sikstiks said:
. . .
Reached step #11 - "Software upgrade via Update.pkg on SD Card" ... And find myself staring at a screen on my Streak with the Dell logo with a triangle/exclamation mark.
This does not seem right... lil' help before I touch anything?
B.B.
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This sounds like you are using a custom recovery to flash a stock rom.
Stock recoveries flash .pkg files, the custom recoveries flash .zip files.
It sounds like you need to flash a stock recovery for the rom you are trying to install.
Read this and this. The first link is to a part of a longer article on modding basics.
Edit: If you are trying to install a .zip at that screen just hit the power button to get past it.
marvin02 said:
This sounds like you are using a custom recovery to flash a stock rom.
Stock recoveries flash .pkg files, the custom recoveries flash .zip files.
It sounds like you need to flash a stock recovery for the rom you are trying to install.
Read this and this. The first link is to a part of a longer article on modding basics.
Edit: If you are trying to install a .zip at that screen just hit the power button to get past it.
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Perfect assessment,
I am unsure how I ended up with the custom recover image... sorted and flashing properly.
Than you
sikstiks said:
Perfect assessment,
I am unsure how I ended up with the custom recover image... sorted and flashing properly.
Than you
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The previous owner probably put it on to install Streakdroid. Glad you got it sorted out.
sikstiks said:
Allo Allo!!
After jumping ship from the Samsung Captivate world... I found myself the proud new owner of a Dell Streak!!
I was happy to find a development forum for the device, and SUPER pumped getting to know my new toy!! Hehehe..
When I got the Streak.. it was used, and already had a Streakdroid 1.9.1 custom ROM installed on it,
Great ROM as far as I can tell, and will likely end up back on the ROM.
But... I am inclined to start from the ground up with the device.
I have been poking around the Streak forums looking for a definitive method to return the device back to its original state.
Any help or direction would be AWESOME!!! I learned my lesson bricking a couple of Cappys, to ask first instead of trusting sometimes conflicting methods posted.
I want to take my Dell Streak 5, running Streakdroid 1.9.1 ... and return it to the factory ROM, newest firmware.
Anybody?
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Welcome aboard fellow Streaker
Before i try to install a new rom what are the advantages over stock?
Thanks chrisi
See the (rather extensive) features section in the OP of any of the fine ROMs available. I use CherryCrust with the ProDX theme (thanks, Noattach) as well as the Argos font pack ported by Whipon. I am very satisfied with the tweaks and mods that navalynt has ported and/or baked up (many thanks). It is well worth reading up and doing it right (read the directions, warnings and prerequisites 10x over before doing anything!). I hope I answered your question, as I don't really see any other way it can be interpreted. Don't forget the thanks button
-omni
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Terradualcore_ftw said:
Before i try to install a new rom what are the advantages over stock?
Thanks chrisi
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+1 to the person above, each ROM thread has a features list in the first post.
If you are move comfortable with stock rom, you can sort of "create your own rom" by installing stock deodexed 2.3.4 and applying the mods you want from there (themes, custom kernels, battery % mod, tethering mod, webtop mod, sd card fix, etc.....)
Installing all of this is really easy if you have an unlocked CWM recovery.
I installed a custom rom for the first time yesterday (Aura) And im very pleased with the difference! i think you would like it!. even if theres the posibility of bricking your device its worth it.
Terradualcore_ftw said:
Before i try to install a new rom what are the advantages over stock?
Thanks chrisi
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It really comes down to how bored you are with stock? There are people that have gone down the custom route, and have gone back. It's all about personal preference.
If you are happy with stock, you may wanna stick it out and spend some time reading about the custom kernals. That way when you do eventually get bored, you'll have a much better chance of upgrading successfully.
Definitely try to "Baby steps" your phone as much as possible...
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Thanks guys guess i will have to read up on each rom.. a custom rom is basicly the whole OS vs just doing a kernel upgrade? Id really love to go balls out and do the rom but we will see.. there is no way to bring back a bricked device is there? What could cause a brick besides not flashing right? I wish there was someone local that could do the rom for me lol. I guess im going to have to do some reading.
Also i rooted it using fastboot... now whats this i see with unlocking through fastboot? I need to unlock the phone before i can even think about flashing a rom?
Terradualcore_ftw said:
there is no way to bring back a bricked device is there? What could cause a brick besides not flashing right?
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There are 2 types of bricks; soft and hard. A hard bricked phone turns it into a paperweight. A soft bricked phone can be recovered. There is a sticky post on the developer forum that describes how to avoid hard bricking your phone.
The stock vs custom ROM issue is a truly personal preference as described above. The only way to get more comfortable with it is by reading and doing. READ FIRST!
YES, unlock the bootloader first. i soft bricked mine when i was learning how to do it.
Hey guys if anyone needs help or has questions about streakdroid 2.3 rom mine is up and running great if you need to compare your streak to mine or if you have a problem that needs to be addressed or fixed. Just trying to help anyone around here out a little! I'm not an expert but if i can offer any help it's worth a try.
Plzzz help me
I have to update my dell streak .i have froyo 2.2 n I got official update but unable to update
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Diliprai said:
Plzzz help me
I have to update my dell streak .i have froyo 2.2 n I got official update but unable to update
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so are you saying your on the official 2.2 but you want to update to the streakdroid 2.3 custom rom? Is this correct?
Actually, he didn't like the answer I gave him in this thread, because instead of handing him the answers on a silver platter I provided him with a link and told him to use the search engine. So he's looking to you to give him the answer, instead of taking the time to read the sticky I provided him.
It's your decision as to whether you want to help him, and how much you want to help him. But whatever you do, encourage him to read the friggin' sticky, so that he has a fighting chance of fixing potential problems that may happen in the process of rooting.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Actually, he didn't like the answer I gave him in this thread, because instead of handing him the answers on a silver platter I provided him with a link and told him to use the search engine. So he's looking to you to give him the answer, instead of taking the time to read the sticky I provided him.
It's your decision as to whether you want to help him, and how much you want to help him. But whatever you do, encourage him to read the friggin' sticky, so that he has a fighting chance of fixing potential problems that may happen in the process of rooting.
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ha yeah i hear you! I know i didn't get anything handed to me on a silver platter when it came to figuring it all out. I did my own work and research and read almost every post and sticky i could before i even attempted to jump to a custom rom. thanks for the heads up man! Im only here to help if someone gets stuck in a bind not a full hand out of every single detail.
Sooo many answers and not enough time to sort through them.
So what did I do wrong if my streak is getting the failed install Status 7 error?
Someone says to just let the phone startup but mine gets stuck and stays at the Dell logo.
Thanks!!
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htcjikelly said:
So what did I do wrong if my streak is getting the failed install Status 7 error?
Someone says to just let the phone startup but mine gets stuck and stays at the Dell logo.
Thanks!!
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did you do a factory reset before installing the rom? has to be dells factory reset not clock work's reset. its the one on dells white screen at top of list. do this first then try to install again.
broerman2003 said:
did you do a factory reset before installing the rom? has to be dells factory reset not clock work's reset. its the one on dells white screen at top of list. do this first then try to install again.
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I tried again and still get the following...
assert failed: write_raw_image("/tmp/boot.img", "boot")
E: Error in /sdcard/GS2_3beta2.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
So I don't know what I am doing wrong. I copied the amss and dsp1 files via fastboot and did the factory reset. but no dice.
I was on just the GingerStreak but it had a couple random restarts and is unable to install some applications to the SD card. Could be an SD card error so I will check that real quick.
Might go to one of the stock roms since I am too dumb to figure this out.
broerman2003,
Thanks for the offer. I'll take advantage & ask a quick question.
Under "About Phone" what Baseband Version is reported?
After amss & dps files were added my info is "Unknown."
Cheers
zancro said:
broerman2003,
Thanks for the offer. I'll take advantage & ask a quick question.
Under "About Phone" what Baseband Version is reported?
After amss & dps files were added my info is "Unknown."
Cheers
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That is exactly how it should show up after flashing the AMSS and DPS, so everything worked perfectly
I've just posted in the dev section, please help
htcjikelly said:
I tried again and still get the following...
assert failed: write_raw_image("/tmp/boot.img", "boot")
E: Error in /sdcard/GS2_3beta2.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
So I don't know what I am doing wrong. I copied the amss and dsp1 files via fastboot and did the factory reset. but no dice.
I was on just the GingerStreak but it had a couple random restarts and is unable to install some applications to the SD card. Could be an SD card error so I will check that real quick.
Might go to one of the stock roms since I am too dumb to figure this out.
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ok. what recovery flasher are you using to flash this rom with. I personally use clockworkmod to flash mine with. if you are using this as well let me know and ill tell you the steps i used when i installed mine. also if you do have an extra sd card try swapping it out with it and see what happens. if not try formating sd card in the settings of your phone.
zancro said:
broerman2003,
Thanks for the offer. I'll take advantage & ask a quick question.
Under "About Phone" what Baseband Version is reported?
After amss & dps files were added my info is "Unknown."
Cheers
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hey sorry it took so long to get back to you. ok on my streak it says Baseband version is GAUSB00000. not sure why yours is says unknown but this baseband version mine is saying looks a little odd anyways cause i know the last 2 numbers (00) means unlocked version and of course im sure this rom is based off of a 354 or higher baseband and i dont even see that in the version code so im assuming this is a generic made up baseband that was written up in the build prop. hope this helps you out!
zsolti256 said:
I've just posted in the dev section, please help
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what do you need help with? maybe i can help you out!
broerman2003 said:
hey sorry it took so long to get back to you. ok on my streak it says Baseband version is GAUSB00000. not sure why yours is says unknown but this baseband version mine is saying looks a little odd anyways cause i know the last 2 numbers (00) means unlocked version and of course im sure this rom is based off of a 354 or higher baseband and i dont even see that in the version code so im assuming this is a generic made up baseband that was written up in the build prop. hope this helps you out!
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Fards said in his thread repeatedly that after flashing the amss and dps your baseband should show up as unknown.
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ThinkinBig said:
Fards said in his thread repeatedly that after flashing the amss and dps your baseband should show up as unknown.
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huh yeah i seen that but mine seriously does not say that. it says what i posted above and i know for sure i flashed the amss and dps he provided otherwise it would not have been running properly. I've been on 2.3 for 2 weeks now. Does anyone else have what i have or does theirs say "unknown" also?
Apart from the odd reboot and opera browser constantly crashing my 2.3 install runs fine. Dont suppose anyone knows how to fix the opera crashing issue ?
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Apart from the odd reboot and opera browser constantly crashing my 2.3 install runs fine. Dont suppose anyone knows how to fix the opera crashing issue ?
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Follow the main thread for that ROM, solution is there already.
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streakOwner said:
Follow the main thread for that ROM, solution is there already.
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Thanks but if you mean the flashplayer fix method it doesnt work, tried deleting and reinstalling multiple times aswell as factory resets. Same thing with opera crashing every time.
Hello,
I am new on xda,
I would like to try gingerbread on my streak 5.
I never installed a custom Rom, I need a step by step installation guide ...
and i have to be sure i can restore the system to its original (current) conditions,
if something went wrong during the update...
Could anyone help me?
Thanks!!
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Vicolodo said:
Hello,
I am new on xda,
I would like to try gingerbread on my streak 5.
I never installed a custom Rom, I need a step by step installation guide ...
and i have to be sure i can restore the system to its original (current) conditions,
if something went wrong during the update...
Could anyone help me?
Thanks!!
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The Gingerbread ROM is not exactly stable, and should truly only be run by those more seasoned with tweaking their Streaks because of the several issues it has...
I would suggest you start out with something more stable like SimpleStreak or my personal favorite StreakDroid 1.9.0 (I had issues with SD 1.9.1). so you get the feel of a custom ROM.
BUT if you are serious about wanting Gingerbread, I STRONGLY suggest you dedicate the hours necessary to read through the ENTIRE thread, make note of it's issues and make note of how to solve them when you run across them, because you will run across them, learn the processes of using the terminal emulator, using fastboot commands, making sure your computer has the correct drivers installed for USB connections and fastboot flashing... you should be proficient in all that BEFORE even trying the stable ROMs because sooner or later you will have to flash something to your Streak
cdzo72 said:
The Gingerbread ROM is not exactly stable, and should truly only be run by those more seasoned with tweaking their Streaks because of the several issues it has...
I would suggest you start out with something more stable like SimpleStreak or my personal favorite StreakDroid 1.9.0 (I had issues with SD 1.9.1). so you get the feel of a custom ROM.
BUT if you are serious about wanting Gingerbread, I STRONGLY suggest you dedicate the hours necessary to read through the ENTIRE thread, make note of it's issues and make note of how to solve them when you run across them, because you will run across them, learn the processes of using the terminal emulator, using fastboot commands, making sure your computer has the correct drivers installed for USB connections and fastboot flashing... you should be proficient in all that BEFORE even trying the stable ROMs because sooner or later you will have to flash something to your Streak
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Thanks for the suggestions,
my streak now runs the latest official version 2.2... so i would like to upgrade it to 2.3.
I thought there was any easy and safe way to do so, as the official update...
i will wait for a more stable version and meanwhile i will read the posts and will try to learn something about this topic...
Thanks again!
Vicolodo said:
Thanks for the suggestions,
my streak now runs the latest official version 2.2... so i would like to upgrade it to 2.3.
I thought there was any easy and safe way to do so, as the official update...
i will wait for a more stable version and meanwhile i will read the posts and will try to learn something about this topic...
Thanks again!
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Man no problem, I just wanted to make sure you didn't jump in there like a lot of people do and then come back having expected your Streak to be as stable as it is now... but as a note, there is no official kernel for Gingerbread for the Streak to my knowledge, and now that Dell has discontinued it there were probably never be. Maybe some superdev out there will be able to port IceCreamSandwich for us... we can be hopeful huh
Good luck with your Streak... and like I said, do LOTS and LOTS of reading, there are 3 or 4 amazing guides that explain how to do EVERYTHING, you just have to read them....
Also there are a couple youtube videos you can look at that show the process. one is custom rom installing and the other is flashing the dsp ..
I can't post live links so cut n paste...
Custom ROM
youtube.com/watch?v=3izgMselF-k&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
and DSP flashing..
youtube.com/watch?v=a5DEsHHNEp0
This will at least show you what is involved.
Its not hard but there are things that can go wrong so best to read around...
Hello,
I'm trying to find if there is as of yet any way to root this device. I did find one thread but involved flashing a Russian (I think) rom. Before I had the HTC Legend, so I'm not used to Samsung phones. I've been searching since I got it yesterday. I'm wondering if anyone found a safe / confirmed way to do this yet. If I need to wait, I need to wait. I just wanted to pose the questions. I did fine a few roms and info on the Korean version of the phone, but was also unsure if it was safe to flash on this device.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this.
Ryan
In the same boat as you!! I don't want to flash any other roms as it can lead to other issues. As of now I hate not having root, but if it means I have to wait for a flashable. Zip, or a super one click. I can wait
xryan007 said:
Hello,
I'm trying to find if there is as of yet any way to root this device. I did find one thread but involved flashing a Russian (I think) rom. Before I had the HTC Legend, so I'm not used to Samsung phones. I've been searching since I got it yesterday. I'm wondering if anyone found a safe / confirmed way to do this yet. If I need to wait, I need to wait. I just wanted to pose the questions. I did fine a few roms and info on the Korean version of the phone, but was also unsure if it was safe to flash on this device.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this.
Ryan
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I have just rooted my device using the Russian rom, it went smoothly and I'm now rooted, If you go ahead with it its very simple, took about 5 mins
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Russia root works
I used the same rooted and it worked smoothly for me i would recommend that you use it
I'm so willing to bet that there is one of the already exisiting Samsung phones that has the exact same physical characteristics and all the ROMs are compatible. I'm so sure. I'm hoping. I'm praying. You know, CM9 and all that. =(
markdexter said:
I have just rooted my device using the Russian rom, it went smoothly and I'm now rooted, If you go ahead with it its very simple, took about 5 mins
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how did u get it i am trying but it would not download??
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how did u get it i am trying but it would not download??
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Keep trying took me 5-6 attempts before it started. If you still have troublw ill try and upload it to dev-host
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once rooted. anybody tried putting cyanogenmod for Galaxy S II on the I757M?
Do want ICS!!
No offense for anyone but these generic ROMs tend to run with the least amount of efficiency with Bell's Radio and Kernel. I tried at least 10 of the CM9's out there. The battery life was useless. It was more of a gimmick than anything else.
Which section of the forum is being used for this phone?
Where is this Russian Rom that everyone is talking about? Please provide links to location on the forum!
I am currently loathing Gingerbread but honestly. I will wait for the official Ice Cream Sandwich roll out.
It's being covered:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649065
What were the different results of CM9? Were you building from source, or did you just download a random one and flash them in? I'm trying to port Stock ICS, and going for a much needed beer after I type this just to come sit back down and keep trying - I'm determined to have an alpha up in the next 24 hours of a CWM-flashable ICS.
I'm tearing apart every kernel I can find to make this *@#[email protected](ing phone boot from ICS.