Seems Dell was supposed to have it available in October. Did I miss something ? Will the betas get the update ?
Dell have been saying that the update will be released "before the end of the year". The current unofficial theory is that it may be out before the end of this month, however theres been no official word on that. The fact that a leaked copy has been spotted in the wild is a good sign.
i think att is holding them back. tethering is native in froyo. and if any carrier is anti-tether, its att. they got dell (and all other manufacturers) to strip out unknown sources to block tether apps, and im sure they are looking for the same for the native tethering. if you look at att's current android device line up, nothing is running 2.2.
Froyo around the corner
shEEEsh said:
Seems Dell was supposed to have it available in October. Did I miss something ? Will the betas get the update ?
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Dell originally promised a Froyo update prior to year end, not October. However a couple of weeks ago they posted in their blog they are not updating to 2.1 but going direct to Froyo earlier than the end of year.
Yesterday, they released Froyo on their new Japan Streak. I assume the US streak will get a Froyo update prior to the end of November.
http://androidos.in/2010/11/froyo-update-for-dell-streak-round-the-corner/
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i think att is holding them back. tethering is native in froyo. and if any carrier is anti-tether, its att. they got dell (and all other manufacturers) to strip out unknown sources to block tether apps, and im sure they are looking for the same for the native tethering. if you look at att's current android device line up, nothing is running 2.2.
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The Nexus one is. Dell isn't selling the streak through AT&T so they don't have to cripple it based on what AT&T wants.
Spectre51 said:
The Nexus one is. Dell isn't selling the streak through AT&T so they don't have to cripple it based on what AT&T wants.
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I don't agree. They're on AT&T's network so they have to play by AT&T's rules.
roms for the two versions of the nexus one dont differ. the nexus one is no longer sold to att customers. and the dell has the "exclusive to att" stamp of approval on it.
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Hi all.
I am currently on the phone with AT&T as my USA beta Streak has quit working!! I am being told that the US Streaks were designed to quit after the evaluation period was over!! I now can not make any calls with it at all except to AT&T!!
Any one else had their Streak IMEI blocked by AT&T??
UPDATE: Over at Modaco they are starting to drop like flies......several posts about it now! It is happening as we speak!!
UPDATE 2: Quote from Dell:
All 1100+ US beta Streak IMEI's are now invalid! They could not (or would not) say if the IMEI's will be good again after the release!
UPDATE 3: Dell states that it was AT&T that did this to us and that the affected units will work again AFTER the official USA release! They could not say when that would be tho.....
that sucks. im glad i didnt do anything rash like buy a streak on ebay or something.
Yeah, mine went down around 10 am. Sucks, I've only had it two days, I guess I'm stuck using my old unlocked G1 again temporarily...
just a heads up guys... found this on engadget!
AT&T blocking Dell Streak beta units?
looks like your out of luck till AT&T sort themselves out.
mine went down an hour ago, im glad i got mine through the beta and did not pay for it
mine is down now too. I was using an Ipad sim card. Will try later with my other ATT sim to see if it works. Let's hope the streak releases soon!
Another reason to hate at&t. I was 100% going to get the dell streak once it came out in the U.S. for tmobile. Fortunately, I had a change of heart when the Galaxy S (Vibrant) was released. Not only has dell announced it will be available only for at&t, but also at&t has delayed its release for ages. Poor dell, should have gone with a different carrier.
so if it's only being blocked on AT&T then if we use it here in Canada it should be good then right? Or is it the actual device that is being remotely nuked?
I'm curious. Couldn't those who are blocked use another SIM card?
I found my answer. International_Mobile_Equipment_Identity is phone specific, not SIM specific.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mobile_Equipment_Identity
youngproguru said:
I found my answer. International_Mobile_Equipment_Identity is phone specific, not SIM specific.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mobile_Equipment_Identity
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That answered my question too... I guess I'm ok to keep using my Streak in Canada.
They should Share how to change the IMEI changer or create a program to spoof the IMEI
skd_62 said:
They should Share how to change the IMEI changer or create a program to spoof the IMEI
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To put it bluntly... that is 100% illegal. It is the equivalent of changing the VIN of your car.
Pardon my language, but its **** like that, that made me say **** AT&T and move to Sprint.
They're just digging their hole deeper and deeper. It amazes me that Apple renewed their contract for the iPhone. That makes Apple a bigger idiot... besides being too slow to the market with the iPhone4. But I digress.
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Pardon my language, but its **** like that, that made me say **** AT&T and move to Sprint.
They're just digging their hole deeper and deeper. It amazes me that Apple renewed their contract for the iPhone. That makes Apple a bigger idiot... besides being too slow to the market with the iPhone4. But I digress.
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According to rumors, Apple did not renew with AT&T and we may see a new iPhone come holiday season with the possibility of it being from Tmo. There are HUUUGE articles all over the place right now that there is a possiblity that AT&T is movin to WinPho7/Android in place of iOS devices ... even if you look at their line up and the fact they are to be the first WinPho7 carrier in the US you can tell something is changing at AT&T. This could be for the better .. or the worst but they need to get the ball rolling faster if they want to survive as the #2 carrier with out Apple pulling them through...
ok now that's it's been officially announced... who's putting their sim back in?
I think a few have tried it, and there's mixed results..
I put mine in, and within 2 minutes I got the text. Been using it about an hour now though with full service.
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Still works after the night, been about 15 hours now.
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
i put mine in 2 and half hours ago. Still working and no text
Just tried my sim. Got the message in less than a minute.
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
Ok, so I am confused.
I bought a Streak directly from dell back in August. Without an ATT Plan. Just the phone.
I later on updated to O2 1.6-> O2 2.1-> Steve 1.1.1-> Steve 1.3
All was good. Till I decided I wanted to go back to my original build after seeing that 2.2 was out for Streaks bought directly from Dell.
So I followed the instructions in the "Upgrading & Downgrading" thread and got back to ATT 1.6
Only when I check for an update is says there is not one.
Now is this because it's not out yet for anyone, or because I'm using the ATT 1.6 that the "Upgrading & Downgrading" thread supplied which is not what was originally on my phone?
Hopefully you can understand my confusion.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks!
Basically, as far as I can tell, the update isn't out for the standard US streaks bought on the original launch date. It appears the Beta units have an update out, as do European Unlocked Streaks. So for now, its the waiting game. I've heard the date of Dec 3rd for USA Streaks, as thats when Best Buy says Streaks purchased there will come with 2.2
So my phone is still considered unlocked even after flashing the 1.6 in the upgrade/downgrade guide? I guess this is my overall concern. I'm worried that what it calls the ATT 1.6 is an ATT rom and not the rom that my phone came with straight from Dell.
Hi everyone, I was browsing my daily web sites this morning, and on slickdeals.net, they have a deal going for a Dell laptop that comes with a Streak 5 for $640, so I figured I'd jump on it!
So in a week, I'll be the owner of a new Dell Streak 5 and Inspiron 15r. I'm not new to the Android rodeo (I currently have 2 android devices right now), but I've never encountered a Streak before. Any tips for a first time user? Any good ROMs or various goodies to flash?
Thanks!
If you're on tmo like your nametag indicates be aware you cant get 3g on it.
TheManii said:
If you're on tmo like your nametag indicates be aware you cant get 3g on it.
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Really? That stinks.
It looks like it has all the bands to be able to do it though, including HSPA (or whatever it is). Why doesn't it work?
Tmo is AWS 1700+2100
US streaks are 850/1900/2100
At&t is 850/1900
You'll still get edge and it'll work, but not on 3g
hurrpancakes said:
Hi everyone, I was browsing my daily web sites this morning, and on slickdeals.net, they have a deal going for a Dell laptop that comes with a Streak 5 for $640, so I figured I'd jump on it!
So in a week, I'll be the owner of a new Dell Streak 5 and Inspiron 15r. I'm not new to the Android rodeo (I currently have 2 android devices right now), but I've never encountered a Streak before. Any tips for a first time user? Any good ROMs or various goodies to flash?
Thanks!
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I got this as well. Is there no chance it will work on T-Mobile 3G? It's the unlocked version, so I thought it would?
I jumped on the same deal but am using AT&T. Also, I upgraded the video on the laptop and used the Dell Financing option to save a whopping extra 3%.
The streak will work on AT&T, correct?
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I got this as well. Is there no chance it will work on T-Mobile 3G? It's the unlocked version, so I thought it would?
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only way to get 3g is to buy an AWS streak, US streaks will work fine on edge though (need to be unlocked for tmo)
received an email from Dell last week that the item was going to be delayed shipping (backordered). called Dell, same day received a separate email saying it was shipped. got the item 2 days ago and loving it!
What CSCs are you generally getting from resellers? Latest European?
Anyone buy from NewEgg? (30 day exchange for issue laden device)
What are the pitfalls if any with using International Versions on ATT. I can see the advantages.
Flashing methods seem to be the same from what I am reading. Even A TiBu restore may work from a saved folder from the Captivate. Have not read of any differences there in apps or TiBu.
VPN settings work?
Been looking to get this handset but not sure about about a few processes. I am guessing MobileTech can unbrick one of these should I have an issue as they did one of my Captivates. I have not read of any US repair support expected.
USA Buyer
I have a SGII here in US, bought from onthegosolutions.com, works well on AT&T sim card. No setup issues, nothing to complain about but the problems with the native email app and activesync exchange server, that is supposed to be fixed in KE7 if I can ever get it.
The phone is the standard EU version XWKE2
I got mine from Amazon and the CSC was from Chile. Flashed the generic European ROM soon after to update the build to KE7. Everything has been working fine before and after flashing and rooting.
THanks for the replies. Being a "noob" to non branded Android Galaxy (always bought Nokia before and had to set up VPN was the only difference.
The two branded Captivates which were complete turds initially have been very nicely polished by developers. (hence my support of donations to them and this site.) I believe in supporting the helpful developers with my wallet for ROMS and paid Apps.
I don't use either Exchange or the stock Email app. I like Gmail and K9. I will root for TiBi and root Explorer. Probably run Cog at first since DG was a force on the SGS I and still is. When I get comfortable with the flashing processes I will try other ROMs
I guess most processes are similar to the S1. I did notice two rooting methods. I even read somewhere SuperOneclick may work.
OF hundreds of flashes I bricked once (recently) but $50 late MobileTech and the JTAG had me like new. Small price to pay to save a few hundred dollar phone. IM guessing Josh cna do the same with the SGS II.
Does anyone know when it will be available for AT&T?
I bought mine from New Egg and received it Thursday and I must say it is a great phone. Mine came with KE2. I just flashed Cognition on it a couple of hours ago and its even smoother and faster.
I read on Android Central the other day that Samsung was having issues with the carriers in the US on getting them to pick up this phone. I don't know why since its an awesome phone and they already have phones on all the major carriers. I'm glad I bought it outright instead of waiting for ATT to officially carry it.
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I read on Android Central the other day that Samsung was having issues with the carriers in the US on getting them to pick up this phone.
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The source of all those stories was a Korean writer with no facts talking out of his ass. A dev just found AT&T LTE code in the 2.3.4 leak along with PNG logos unique to their network.
Here's a link to the story that started it all. You judge if its credible.
http://english.chosun.com/site/data/...070701109.html
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I bought mine from New Egg and received it Thursday and I must say it is a great phone. Mine came with KE2. I just flashed Cognition on it a couple of hours ago and its even smoother and faster.
I read on Android Central the other day that Samsung was having issues with the carriers in the US on getting them to pick up this phone. I don't know why since its an awesome phone and they already have phones on all the major carriers. I'm glad I bought it outright instead of waiting for ATT to officially carry it.
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Yeah IM over Carrier branded handsets. I was glad ATT never carried the N82/N95/N97 Nokias...... I could not care if ATT never gets the SGS 2. Probably get an SGS 3 instead to compete with ifad 5
Bought one here from the Market place with KE7....Hasn't arrived yet.
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Yeah IM over Carrier branded handsets. I was glad ATT never carried the N82/N95/N97 Nokias...... I could not care if ATT never gets the SGS 2. Probably get an SGS 3 instead to compete with ifad 5
Bought one here from the Market place with KE7....Hasn't arrived yet.
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Me too..no att crap ware..
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Make that my 4th Dell Streak. I can't stop !! First was the Pre-Release version. Sold that when they were released in the USA, finally. It was locked to AT&T but was promised by some moron at Dell said that they or AT&T would give the unlock code. I think they eventually did, but not in THAT Streak's lifetime with me. SOLD THAT one and bought another Pre-release version which I had maybe a year? or longer. When I got my Samsung Tab I sold my Streak as soon as I got the phone unlocked in the Tab.
Then I heard that the AWS version would get 3G on T-Mobile. AND I heard that Dell was no longer going to sell their precious Streak in the USA ... So I bought the only AWS version I could find on eBay. Should have it this week. It is NEW in box .. I believe they come from Europe because I don't think that Dell USA sold the 3G model. Maybe they did but I was finished dealing with Dell directly so I never really investigated because, what is the point. Dell Tech support will tell you anything and they know almost NOTHING ..
Saved my question for last .. I have the Mugen EXTENDED battery. I quit trying to find a fix for the battery issue. Ever since the 2.2 or 2.1 update, the phone couldn't tell that there was another day or two left on the battery. Anyone know if this was ever fixed. Apparently Dell won't even try to resolve that problem.
Thanks .. New phone arrives Tuesday.. I don't know why I sold my streak. My other phone is an iPhone .. maybe that is the reason.
Diane
Please Use the Q&A forum for Questions
Thank You
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I understand moving my post to Q&A but with the gigantic MOVING YOUR POST POST I wonder now if people will actually scroll down and see my comment or question so I am posting it again .. hope that is okay.
Make that my 4th Dell Streak. I can't stop !! First was the Pre-Release version. Sold that when they were released in the USA, finally. It was locked to AT&T but was promised by some moron at Dell said that they or AT&T would give the unlock code. I think they eventually did, but not in THAT Streak's lifetime with me. SOLD THAT one and bought another Pre-release version which I had maybe a year? or longer. When I got my Samsung Tab I sold my Streak as soon as I got the phone unlocked in the Tab.
Then I heard that the AWS version would get 3G on T-Mobile. AND I heard that Dell was no longer going to sell their precious Streak in the USA ... So I bought the only AWS version I could find on eBay. Should have it this week. It is NEW in box .. I believe they come from Europe because I don't think that Dell USA sold the 3G model. Maybe they did but I was finished dealing with Dell directly so I never really investigated because, what is the point. Dell Tech support will tell you anything and they know almost NOTHING ..
Saved my question for last .. I have the Mugen EXTENDED battery. I quit trying to find a fix for the battery issue. Ever since the 2.2 or 2.1 update, the phone couldn't tell that there was another day or two left on the battery. Anyone know if this was ever fixed. Apparently Dell won't even try to resolve that problem.
Thanks .. New phone arrives Tuesday.. I don't know why I sold my streak. My other phone is an iPhone .. maybe that is the reason.
Diane
Yes that is OK reason we have to do it is incase anyone reads you message and see what i have put then hopefully it will educate them as well
Wow, his signature is bigger than his posts