Hey guys,
I am new to the forum. I recently got a dell streak as a gift. It was bought from Hong Kong. Apparently I couldnt officially upgrade it through the internet. I had to go to this place to get the official upgrade. Obviously I dont live in Hong Kong, so I couldnt do that. Could someone plz tell me how to upgrade it? Thanks. Here are the info.
Firmware verison 2.1-update1
Baseband version GAUSB1A120321-EU
Kernel version 2.6.29-perf
OEM Version STREAK.ANDROID.HK
PS I have searched online for a solution. There is a lot of solutions out there. I really dont know which one I should use. Could someone tell me the easiest or straightforward way to update to 2.2? And what is the newest DJ steve 2.2 version is? Lastly where can I download all the required software?
Streakdroid . Com has a nice easy to follow video guide.
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
Hey thx. Sorry Im still very confused. So do I use this
2.0 > OVERVIEW/SUMMARY OF INSTALLATION PROCESS
1.Download Update-1.7.0.zip from the links below
2.Place Zip file into Root of SD Card
3.Make a text file and type in the options you would like to chose as shown above.
4.Save file under SDCard>install.txt
5.Boot into StreakMod or Clockwork Recovery
6.Select Update from Zip File > Select Zip File From SD Card > StreakDroid_1-7.Zip
7.Wait for installation.
8.First Boot may take longer than a normal boot. Things are being installed, stuff is being generated. Patience.
9.Enjoy.
or do I use this
Latest Streakdroid ROM
If you want to upgrade to the latest Streakdroid ROM (1.6.0), either from the QDLTool install or from the latest official build, you can follow these steps:
1. Go to the downloads section and grab StreakMod Recovery, the latest 1.6.0 Update and the AMSS for 1.5.1+ (the update and amss are under Roms, StreakMod Recovery is under Recovery)
2. Copy the update-1.6.0.zip file onto the root of your SD card.
3. If you are wanting to change from the default install options, create the install config file and place on the SD card as well.
4. Extract recovery.img from the StreakMod recovery and place it, along with amss.mbn, into the same directory as QDLTool (QDLTool has a copy of fastboot)
5. Shut down your Streak, then hold down the camera button (all the way) as you turn it back on.
6. The screen should turn white; press ‘Fastboot’ in the top right hand of the screen.
7. Plug in the USB cable – the Streak should now display ‘FASTBOOT_MODE’ at the bottom of the screen.
8. Open a command window and use ‘cd’ to change to the same directory as qdltool.
9. Run: fastboot -i 0x413c flash recovery recovery.img
10. Run: fastboot -i 0x413c flash amss amss.mbn
11. Run: fastboot -i 0x413c reboot
12. As the Streak starts to reboot, hold down both volume buttons.
13. The recovery menu should come up; select option 2 (Upgrade)
14. A Dell logo and an exclamation mark should appear; press power or menu to open StreakMod’s main menu
15. Select ‘apply sdcard:update.zip’ then ‘chose zip on sd card’
16. Find the update-1.6.0.zip file, select it and apply the zip.
17. When the update finishes, press back a couple of times then select the option to reboot your Streak.
18. The Streak will restart. It will take about 5 minutes to complete, but you are now on the latest v1.6.0
I think I know how to do the first one. But I am not sure which instruction to follow. Sorry guys. This is my first time doing anything like this. So do I need to use QDL tools or fastboot, if Im upgrading from my current verision. Btw wt option would ppl recommend to install. cheers.
PS can I just upgrade from my current version straight to StreakDroid 1.81 or do I need to get the older verision first?
Follow the one on Streakdroid or follow the instructions on the forum guide to upgrading/downgrading your streak so you would not need to use QDL Tool.
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
Hi. I feel your pain. I went through a week of reading forums and websites before I figured it all out.
I don't have time to write you a detailed step by step guide right now, but let me give you the gist of upgrading.
1) You need to flash a custom installer to the phone that will let you install a custom rom like 1.81. The one a lot of people use is called streakmod. These custom installers are usually called "recovery.img". This is achieved by booting the phone holding the camera button down. Once you are in fastboot mode, you can run fastboot.exe from your pc with some parameters to install the custom rom installer.
2) Once the custom rom installer is installed, you can flash to a custom rom like 1.81, by holding down power and the volume buttons and navigating the mini gui once it loads.
3) You can go straight to 1.81. Make sure you follow the instructions regarding the install text file. Avoid using the perfmod option in the install.txt file.
4) If the custom rom is not behaving right, then you should re-install the stock rom. This would require you to use fastboot.exe again and reflash back to the stock rom installer. Then reflash streakmod again and then your custom rom.
You can download the fastboot.exe and the recovery.img file that installs streakmod from:
http://streakdroid.com/?page_id=15
Repairtool link will contain fastboot.exe and i think the recovery.img file in there is the one that will install streakmod. If not, then you can grab it from the link that says streakmod recovery beta.
One more thing. Aside from upgrading the rom installer and the actual rom, there is a third component called the baseband. This is the software that controls the actual phone capabilities of the phone. There is a link in there as well to a baseband file, but I'm not sure which versions of stock rom are supposed to upgrade to it. It's called AMSS 1.51+. I will let the experts here chime in on that. I installed it and my device was already at 2.2 from factory. It didn't seem to hurt anything.
But if you do have to install it, you would also use fastboot.exe with parameters. You would only have to do this one time, until they release a newer baseband.
It sounds daunting, but it really is not. Just need to understand the basics of what I outlined, and it will make sense.
This step I'm not sure if you need it or not. I did it because early on I thought I needed to root my device. Install the android drivers on your pc. The easiest way to do this is to install a tethering software called pdanet (free). This should be the very first thing you do.
GenghisKan said:
Hey thx. Sorry Im still very confused. So do I use this
2.0 > OVERVIEW/SUMMARY OF INSTALLATION PROCESS
1.Download Update-1.7.0.zip from the links below
2.Place Zip file into Root of SD Card
3.Make a text file and type in the options you would like to chose as shown above.
4.Save file under SDCard>install.txt
5.Boot into StreakMod or Clockwork Recovery
6.Select Update from Zip File > Select Zip File From SD Card > StreakDroid_1-7.Zip
7.Wait for installation.
8.First Boot may take longer than a normal boot. Things are being installed, stuff is being generated. Patience.
9.Enjoy.
or do I use this
Latest Streakdroid ROM
If you want to upgrade to the latest Streakdroid ROM (1.6.0), either from the QDLTool install or from the latest official build, you can follow these steps:
1. Go to the downloads section and grab StreakMod Recovery, the latest 1.6.0 Update and the AMSS for 1.5.1+ (the update and amss are under Roms, StreakMod Recovery is under Recovery)
2. Copy the update-1.6.0.zip file onto the root of your SD card.
3. If you are wanting to change from the default install options, create the install config file and place on the SD card as well.
4. Extract recovery.img from the StreakMod recovery and place it, along with amss.mbn, into the same directory as QDLTool (QDLTool has a copy of fastboot)
5. Shut down your Streak, then hold down the camera button (all the way) as you turn it back on.
6. The screen should turn white; press ‘Fastboot’ in the top right hand of the screen.
7. Plug in the USB cable – the Streak should now display ‘FASTBOOT_MODE’ at the bottom of the screen.
8. Open a command window and use ‘cd’ to change to the same directory as qdltool.
9. Run: fastboot -i 0x413c flash recovery recovery.img
10. Run: fastboot -i 0x413c flash amss amss.mbn
11. Run: fastboot -i 0x413c reboot
12. As the Streak starts to reboot, hold down both volume buttons.
13. The recovery menu should come up; select option 2 (Upgrade)
14. A Dell logo and an exclamation mark should appear; press power or menu to open StreakMod’s main menu
15. Select ‘apply sdcard:update.zip’ then ‘chose zip on sd card’
16. Find the update-1.6.0.zip file, select it and apply the zip.
17. When the update finishes, press back a couple of times then select the option to reboot your Streak.
18. The Streak will restart. It will take about 5 minutes to complete, but you are now on the latest v1.6.0
I think I know how to do the first one. But I am not sure which instruction to follow. Sorry guys. This is my first time doing anything like this. So do I need to use QDL tools or fastboot, if Im upgrading from my current verision. Btw wt option would ppl recommend to install. cheers.
PS can I just upgrade from my current version straight to StreakDroid 1.81 or do I need to get the older verision first?
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I am needing install a new rom to my SD card...but can't simply move the file over to my phone at the moment (er, I only have fastboot right now). Can I move a file over using fastboot and then use clockworkmod to flash it?
Lemme Rephrase
OK...lemme rephrase this question so you guys can tell what I am up to:
Is there a way to use Fastboot to install Streakdroid 1.5.3 on my Streak? I have 1.6.1.zip file on my streak right now, but when I attempted to flash the rom, all I get it the Energy Star Bios Screen....I am trying to revert back to 1.5.3 so that I can use the phone. Please advise...as right now I have a brick. I am stuck in the Energy Bios screen and this phone isn't wanting to let go.
When I try to enter "fastboot -i 0x413c update update-1.5.3-nobb.zip", I get the following error message:
archive does not contain "android-info.txt"
archive does not contain "android-product.txt"
If you can get into fastboot can't you use the QDLtool to install a working ROM?
dinohaven said:
OK...lemme rephrase this question so you guys can tell what I am up to:
Is there a way to use Fastboot to install Streakdroid 1.5.3 on my Streak? I have 1.6.1.zip file on my streak right now, but when I attempted to flash the rom, all I get it the Energy Star Bios Screen....I am trying to revert back to 1.5.3 so that I can use the phone. Please advise...as right now I have a brick. I am stuck in the Energy Bios screen and this phone isn't wanting to let go.
When I try to enter "fastboot -i 0x413c update update-1.5.3-nobb.zip", I get the following error message:
archive does not contain "android-info.txt"
archive does not contain "android-product.txt"
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have you try to install the zip file using recovery?
I did the same mistake,try to install via fastboot but it didn't worked.
But then I try it via recovery and install the zip file.
Update To My Issue
Schiz - While I get to the recovery screen, the only ROM I have is 1.6.1, and that seems to be failing
Marvin - I am looking into QDTool now...do you have a link that you would recommend?
dinohaven said:
Schiz - While I get to the recovery screen, the only ROM I have is 1.6.1, and that seems to be failing
Marvin - I am looking into QDTool now...do you have a link that you would recommend?
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Visit streakdroid.com. Read the guides and get what you need from the DL section. I've never had to use the QDLTool.
If you can get into Recovery you can mount your SD card to your computer via USB. Then transfer the file over that way and install ZIP from SD. Your Fastboot update method is incorrect.
http://streakdroid.com/?page_id=92
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I just verified with StreakMod recovery that you can in fact "mount sd card via PC" under the advanced menu.
So, if you are able to fastboot, flash StreakMod recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840326
Unzip and flash with: fastboot -i 0x413c flash recovery recovery.img
Reboot with: fastboot -i 0x413c reboot
Hold down the keys "volume up" and "volume down" simultaneously while rebooting.
Select "Software upgrade via Update.pkg on SD Card" in the menu
At the Dell Logo press the power button and you will be presented with the Recovery Menu
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Hi
I have a aws streak which I'd like to root and put a custom rom on. Here's the question: is the root process the same as for the regular AT&T streak?
I tried searching, but I cant seem to find straight answer...
Thank you
Android Version 2.2.2
baseband : GAUSB1A34500-US
KERNEL version : 2.6.32.9-perf
OEM : GAUSB1A134500
Build : 15380
1. Then copy over the file Superuser.zip Attachment 545097 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=545097) into
SD card. This is the Superuser app
2. Turn off your phone and flash to fastboot menu
3. unzip streakmod-recovery Attachment 545093 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=545093) to you computer
4. flash recover.img >> fastboot -i 0x413c flash recovery recovery-SU.img (or whatever you renamed the recovery file to)
5. reboot >> fastboot -i 0x413c reboot
6. go to recovery mode (volume rocker up+down+power button key)
7.select install ZIP from sdcard
8.select choose zip from sdcard
9.select superuser.zip file you downloaded earlier, and apply it
10.select yes - install superuser.zip
11.confirm it says "Install from sdcard complete"
12.select go back
13.select reboot
14.done!
*** this is not my work. I simply copy & pasted from another XDA forum***
So, from what you saying, it doesnt matter if its AWS or not and I can use the same files and same process to root it as the regular US streak?
I noticed the baseband you mentioned is GAUSB1A34500-US which is regular streak..
Heres what I have GAUSB1A133300-AWS.
mezzy said:
So, from what you saying, it doesnt matter if its AWS or not and I can use the same files and same process to root it as the regular US streak?
I noticed the baseband you mentioned is GAUSB1A34500-US which is regular streak..
Heres what I have GAUSB1A133300-AWS.
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That would be what he is saying
Well, the root process went well, but when I installed DJ Steve's 1.9 rom something went wrong. Basically now it just boot loops with "StreakDroid" logo..
If anyone can help me I would really appreciate it.
Thank you
Considering rooting it.
Hello guys n girls, as the title says im new to this bit of kit (Dell streak 5) having purchased it on monday and very happy with it so far.
I did have a desire and rooted that with help from a friend and would like to do the same with this but aint got a clue really how to ?
Any one have a little time spare and point me in the right direction to rooting?......Please
Cheers
Android Version 2.2.2
baseband : GAUSB1A34500-US
KERNEL version : 2.6.32.9-perf
OEM : GAUSB1A134500
Build : 15380
1. Then copy over the file Superuser.zip Attachment 545097 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=545097) into
SD card. This is the Superuser app
2. Turn off your phone and flash to fastboot menu
3. unzip streakmod-recovery Attachment 545093 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=545093) to you computer
4. flash recover.img >> fastboot -i 0x413c flash recovery recovery-SU.img (or whatever you renamed the recovery file to)
5. reboot >> fastboot -i 0x413c reboot
6. go to recovery mode (volume rocker up+down+power button key)
7.select install ZIP from sdcard
8.select choose zip from sdcard
9.select superuser.zip file you downloaded earlier, and apply it
10.select yes - install superuser.zip
11.confirm it says "Install from sdcard complete"
12.select go back
13.select reboot
14.done!
Thanks for the reply.
Tbh im lost lol I understand everything after 6 but nothing before. (fastboot blah blah)
what do I need to dload for me win 7 laptop so that I can write the commands?
Chris
[/B]QUOTE=rvbarton;13037061]Android Version 2.2.2
baseband : GAUSB1A34500-US
KERNEL version : 2.6.32.9-perf
OEM : GAUSB1A134500
Build : 15380
1. Then copy over the file Superuser.zip Attachment 545097 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=545097) into
SD card. This is the Superuser app
2. Turn off your phone and flash to fastboot menu
3. unzip streakmod-recovery Attachment 545093 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=545093) to you computer
4. flash recover.img >> fastboot -i 0x413c flash recovery recovery-SU.img (or whatever you renamed the recovery file to)
5. reboot >> fastboot -i 0x413c reboot
6. go to recovery mode (volume rocker up+down+power button key)
7.select install ZIP from sdcard
8.select choose zip from sdcard
9.select superuser.zip file you downloaded earlier, and apply it
10.select yes - install superuser.zip
11.confirm it says "Install from sdcard complete"
12.select go back
13.select reboot
14.done![/QUOTE]
chrisvr4 said:
Thanks for the reply.
Tbh im lost lol I understand everything after 6 but nothing before. (fastboot blah blah)
what do I need to dload for me win 7 laptop so that I can write the commands?
Chris
[/B]QUOTE=rvbarton;13037061]Android Version 2.2.2
baseband : GAUSB1A34500-US
KERNEL version : 2.6.32.9-perf
OEM : GAUSB1A134500
Build : 15380
1. Then copy over the file Superuser.zip Attachment 545097 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=545097) into
SD card. This is the Superuser app
2. Turn off your phone and flash to fastboot menu
3. unzip streakmod-recovery Attachment 545093 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=545093) to you computer
4. flash recover.img >> fastboot -i 0x413c flash recovery recovery-SU.img (or whatever you renamed the recovery file to)
5. reboot >> fastboot -i 0x413c reboot
6. go to recovery mode (volume rocker up+down+power button key)
7.select install ZIP from sdcard
8.select choose zip from sdcard
9.select superuser.zip file you downloaded earlier, and apply it
10.select yes - install superuser.zip
11.confirm it says "Install from sdcard complete"
12.select go back
13.select reboot
14.done!
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To to google, in search type in SuperOneClick v1.1.5 go into settings>applications>development>USB debugging and make sure thats checked. Then go back to the superoneclick and click root. If that dont work try shutting down the phone and and once the phone is powered off click the root button in SOC when SOC says "waiting for device"go ahead and power your phone back on. And if that method also dont work then remove your memory card power on your phone and attempt to root again. Good luck!
Just done a search and come up with this http://software2tech.com/tag/superoneclick-1-5-5/
Is that what I need? Also what about a recovery image? Rom manager from,market?
Thanks
To to google, in search type in SuperOneClick v1.1.5 go into settings>applications>development>USB debugging and make sure thats checked. Then go back to the superoneclick and click root. If that dont work try shutting down the phone and and once the phone is powered off click the root button in SOC when SOC says "waiting for device"go ahead and power your phone back on. And if that method also dont work then remove your memory card power on your phone and attempt to root again. Good luck![/QUOTE]
chrisvr4 said:
Just done a search and come up with this http://software2tech.com/tag/superoneclick-1-5-5/
Is that what I need? Also what about a recovery image? Rom manager from,market?
Thanks
To to google, in search type in SuperOneClick v1.1.5 go into settings>applications>development>USB debugging and make sure thats checked. Then go back to the superoneclick and click root. If that dont work try shutting down the phone and and once the phone is powered off click the root button in SOC when SOC says "waiting for device"go ahead and power your phone back on. And if that method also dont work then remove your memory card power on your phone and attempt to root again. Good luck!
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I'm not to familiar with a recovery. I find the stock ROM to be quiet stable. I'm here to only help you root your device. And yes thats the one you need from the link you posted.
ok dude cheers.
Will give it a shot later and let you know
Chris
QUOTE=RussianSolja;13053776][/QUOTE]
I'm not to familiar with a recovery. I find the stock ROM to be quiet stable. I'm here to only help you root your device. And yes thats the one you need from the link you posted. [/QUOTE]
Right i managed to root pretty easily now im stuck as i need a recovery so can backup n download a rom ?
Any easier help in doing this......please
hello
after read this tutorial it doesn't work.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Dell_Streak:_Full_Update_Guide
( Rooting the Dell Streak )
I installed custom recovery-v0.3.2.7-DoctorWFix.zip
and fastboot work.
I readed many tutorial but i can't unbrick it, please help me.
Lele
First thing think that post was very old, CM never worked right on Streak 5, so if you get your Streak up and running never load it again. As for fixes, PM DJ_Steve and ask him to either upload his qdl tool or permission for one of XDA members to upload it. I have it, but without his permission will not upload it.
> recovery-v0.3.2.7-DoctorWFix
it's work, but i can't read pkg......
My problem is all tutorial use Pkg e phone can't read it
I would like restore it, it's possible? how?
bye
Lele
you cant install pkgs with streakmod, only a stock recovery can install those
if fastboot is working
use fastboot or recovery flasher, and push the stock recovery to your phone, then you should be able to install the .pkg
or just put streakdroid on your sd card and install it using the recovery you already have installed
That's right , StreakMod or ClockWork cannot flash stock rom . Only Stock Recovery can flash Stock rom a.k.a Update.pkg.
Go to fastboot and then flash stock recovery that you want (depend stock rom you have to flash). Her is the L I N K that you can download stock rom and recovery image.
And for root , use this L I N K.
Maybe ... this can help your problem
Ok, guys tonight I will try thanks for all
Bye lele
Now it work,
Download this zip file which contains a recovery for downgrading here.
Move the recovery.img file to wherever your fastboot.exe is.
Put your Streak into fastboot mode ( camera + power ).
Open up command line type: fastboot -i 0x413c flash recovery recovery.stock.new.img
Once it says it's done writing type: fastboot -i 0x413c reboot in command line.
Download Official 1.6 (6267 Build) from http://www.mediafire.com/?nib62786hjj93x4.
Rename the file to Update.pkg and copy it to the root of your SD Card.
Dowload this file and put it on the root of your SD Card.
Download this file and unzip it to your SD Card
Root it's ok but can i know if I really allowed root?
Question:
How can I have stock rom and recovery image both? or must I choose one of them?
bye
Lele
lele, that is good news, remember stay away from cyanogenmod, it is not ready for use on the Streak. If you want custom ROM go with 1.9.0 with either 351 or 353 BaseBand. Or you can wait till 2.0.0 is bit more stable and go with it.
Ok i will try it in this days.
About my question?
(How can I have stock rom and recovery image both? or must I choose them
)
Thanks
Assuming you can fastboot again, very simple use MultiRecoveryFlasher at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000455.
If you have can't get to work, like me one of the very few that it just doesn't work. You can go to TheManii's web page, http://mirror2.streakdroid.com/manii/. Download recovery img for version you want and dowload that version for example go here, http://mirror2.streakdroid.com/manii/354/, download recovery.img. Than go parent page and download Streak_354_15881_11.pkg.
Once you have the pkg, rename Update.pkg and move to root of SD card. Reboot into fastboot mode, flash recovery.img. Once complete reboot while holding volume up and volume down buttons. That will take you to Dell update menu. At that point just push the camera button and let it go, will be in 354 when you start up.
Will be in Chinesse if I remember right, no big deal, just click on box on lower right of the screen and select your language. Or you can go with 351, 353 or what ever version TheManii has on that page that has a recovery img.
I want to sell my Streak 5 on ebay, so need to get it back to stock ROM. I followed the wiki instructions and did a factory reset and then installed the stock 360. I had streakdroid 1.9.0 installed previously. The whole process was smooth and the phone appears to be back to stock, but there are two problems,
when the phone starts, it still lists what is going on which is the same as the rooted version, and I also see "activate root access".
when I click setting>about phone>build number, it still lists streakdroid 1.9.0
Everything else looks like stock.
Can I get some help here? Thanks
You say you installed stock 360. How? Read up on fastboot and how to get it set up on your computer. Then download the rom of your choice from here: mirror2.streakdroid.com/manii It'll be one of the pkg files. Rename the file update.pkg and place on the root of your sd card. Download the recovery to match the rom from the same site. Put this on your computer in the same folder as your fastboot files. Put your phone in fastboot mode and connect to your pc. Go into a command prompt to the folder with your fastboot files. Type: fastboot.exe -i 0x413c flash recovery recovery.img
When that is done, type fastboot reboot
As soon as the screen goes blank, hold in both volume buttons. Choose option 2 on the menu that follows. When it finally boots, it'll be stock.
that is exactly what I did
I went to the http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Dell_Streak.
downloaded the recovery.img, and stock 360 file, out the stock rom file on SD card, renamed it update.pkg. then fastboot for recovery and then install with update.pkg on SD card.
I just remembered that I did encounter an issue two days ago when I tried, I think I did not get the right recovery.img for the stock 360, so instead of installing stock 360, I did a factory reset and today, I found the right recovery file and repeated the procedure.
Look for instructions on using streakflash or qdl tool...This will get you back to stock like it came from dell. I can't give you much info on it, since I only used it once. It's not difficult, you just have to read up on it.