I've searched everywhere and I can't find conclusive information on how to "fastboot a recovery image"
I'm sure i could do it if there was a how to, but I can't seem to find any?
please help!
P.s I know how to get into fastboot on my streak but I dont know what all the numbers mean on the screen or where I go from there to install the recovery from the sd card.
i was!!
hehe...we all were at first....worried bout bricking our lovely toys and trying to filter all the posts n posts n post..
have you seen this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000455
seems to be a fully automated process
So if I am correct, this will let me flash a recovery so that I can install Streakdroid yes?
to install a streakdroid rom you will have to ignore my previous comment as the are for stock recovery. you will need to flash over clockwork or, the more streak compatible streakmod.
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840326
^^^ the post on flashing streakmod to enable flashing zip packages
2. To stop the stock recovery overwritting the recovery you should do:
Rename --- "etc/install-recovery.sh" . (just add ".bak" to stop the system using install-recovery.sh"
Im still slightly retarded but hope this clarifies things
oh....btw... i struggled with the fastboot command.. but found out the full proper command is "fastboot -i 0x413c flash recovery recovery.img
"
i.e. 0.x413c must be added so the fastboot command knows what device its talking to..
(Hope this has been useful....had so much fun learning in these forums at XDA would be nice if i could help people in return - IM A RETARD TOO!)
Ok, The thing is, I read through all of that but something is missing.
At what stage do I type things? whats the process for that?
and where exactly do I rename this file?
I know the steps before and after - I'm missing the bit in between here.
k...let me see if i can clarify..
reread the instructions....to make is easier and automated for u, i would suggest the following..(although i did it the manual way this should be painless!!)
1. ensure you have the latest dell drivers installed and that in the device manger you have your Android Composite ADB device up n running.
2. from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000455 download the MultiRecoveryFlasher v.0.3 and the bat file too.
extract to say C:\
(copy the extracted bat file into the same directory.
3. with power off, turn on streak hold the camera button and then the power button together until you get to the white screen, then select fastboot...
4. now double click that bat file in your directory and option 7, and wait 10 secs
5. now connect your streak usb cable to the pc
it should install the latest streakmod automatically for you....
6. when successful run,using the bat file select option 9 to reboot the phone (takes a few seconds for it to happen)
7. exit the bat file.....finished with pc
8. when streak has booted to normal...using root explorer navigate to the folder "system/etc/" and locate file "install-recovery.sh" long press on that file and rename.....rename to install-recovery.sh.bak (by just adding .bak)
9. power off phone and once again boot into fastboot as per 3. to ensure you still have streakmod.....if all is well you can then go ahead and flash your zip from sd card roms.
10. if you get the stock recovery option already overwritten the streakmod just repeat steps above 3-7..
as i said i did it the manual way...but im sure that following these steps using the uksheep's programme you will find it painless........
let me know if it worked or if im still a superdelux, mark1, grade A duffer (was hoping to be grade B by now lololo)
edit...you are rooted??? download root explorer pro...its on the net....tap the R/W button to enable renaming of system files first...be careful!!...also you boot into recovery by holding both volume buttons AND th epower button until you get the four options menu. You have to select option 2 whic will take you to the streakmod (you will see dell symbols..press power button again when you do to access streakmod functions..
megacamz....have you read the pdf here....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=776883
?? its a very good read and shows how to use fastboot and where to get the fastboot directory from..radders brilliant guide
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Hi, i can´t install Official Dell Streak ROM (file extension .pkg) i reboot in recovery mode (Hold VolUp+VolDown while power on) second i select install update.pkg from sdcard but not install, only enter in Recovery Mode clockworkmod (I get message on screen when load recovery E:can`t find MISC:
Actual rom StreakDroid 1.7.0 ( aka HD7 Edition )
Thanxs for help.
Put the Stock Streak Rom in root of your SD Card. Rename it to "Update.pkg"
Install first the stock Dell Recovery attached here (unzip it first) via Fastboot "fastboot -i 0x413c flash recovery dellstock_recovery.img"
then reboot "fastboot -i 0x413c reboot"
When the screen turns off, press vol up & vol down for entering recovery
then press the camera button to confirm update (second option from the top)
after few seconds the stock recovery will ask you if you want to proceed the update - > press the camera button and voila, you´ve done!
Info: Your clockwork recovery will be gone, since you have flashed the stock one. To get the clockwork recovery install it after you successfully installed the stock streak rom
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I appreciate the help, perfect and fast, follow these same steps above but still black screen (I guess dellstock_recovery was not valid).
Thanks for the valuable help and quick response.
When exactly you get stuck on black screen? after you confirm the second option from the top in recovery?
What is your Build-Nr. (Stock Rom) 318? 319? The recovery.img attached here works flawless with 318, i din´t tried it with other builds... maybe you should search for the stock recovery which fits your build of stock rom...
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When exactly you get stuck on black screen? after you confirm the second option from the top in recovery?
What is your Build-Nr. (Stock Rom) 318? 319? The recovery.img attached here works flawless with 318, i din´t tried it with other builds... maybe you should search for the stock recovery which fits your build of stock rom...
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His method works for me fine, but earlier use another file with the same method and causing black screen.
Again, attachment file and your tutorial method it works perfectly.
Sorry my English level is medium-low
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Hi, i can´t install Official Dell Streak ROM (file extension .pkg) i reboot in recovery mode (Hold VolUp+VolDown while power on) second i select install update.pkg from sdcard but not install, only enter in Recovery Mode clockworkmod (I get message on screen when load recovery E:can`t find MISC:
Actual rom StreakDroid 1.7.0 ( aka HD7 Edition )
Thanxs for help.
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Questions or Problems are not Android Development
Please Post in the correct Forums
Moving to General
I have exactly the same problem. I'm a newbie with android rom flashing. I can enter fastboot mode by pressing the camera key while powering on. I then connect it to the computer and the phone says "fastboot mode". After that, this is what I do:
Open command prompt
type adb devices (i've added the path of adb in the system variables so i can access it from everywhere)
it tries to look for devices but cant find my streak
I type the fastboot command that you talked about (i have unzipped the image file etc), but it cannot find the command.
What am I missing here?
The reason I want to go back to stock rom is because StreakDroid doesn't work on my mobile and Cyanogen's GingerStreak mod 7 works only for a few hours and then restarts my mobile every 10-15 minutes and doesn't detect the headphone connection either. All I wanted was superuser access in stock rom but installing superuser bricked my phone and now I've tried using custom roms but want my stock rom back.
@Moderators: If you move the thread to some place else, can you please post a link to that thread? It's very difficult to find the continuation of the tread without a link. Thanks anyway.
peaple.. tks for all
Going back to the Stock ROM
I've resolved my problem. I think there needs to be more clarity on how to go back to Dell Stock ROM
Dunno if it's required but I had ADB path set in my system.
To Download:
Dell Stock ROM (find the rom. I found it somewhere and now i've got so many roms on my computer, i don't know which one's the correct one. You can find Eclair floating around somewhere) Found the package, it's 1.6. You can update it to the latest version through DELL later. http://www.MegaShare.com/3295716
Dell Stock Recovery (for fast boot stuff) http://www.MegaShare.com/3295642
Process:
Rename the Dell Stock Rom to update.pkg
Copy it to the root of the sd card. You might need a micro-sd card reader if your mobile is bricked. Any other mobile with a micro-sd card reader will work too.
Turn off your bricked mobile, if it's on. If you can't, then just take out the battery.
Press and hold down the camera button and then click the power button. Don't release the camera button until you see a white screen
Select Fast boot mode on the top right on your mobile
Now connect your mobile to the computer
You will notice that it says Fast boot mode on your mobile
Now on the computer, unzip the stock recovery into a folder.
open command prompt (XP=Start\run\cmd, Win7=type cmd in the text box and hit enter)
Navigate to the path where you unzipped the recovery file (cd is the basic command you need. If you don't know dos commands, then you shouldn't be rooting in the first place)
type 'fastboot -i 0x413c flash recovery dellstock_recovery.img' without the quotes and hit enter
type 'fastboot -i 0x413c reboot' without the quotes and hit enter.
unplug the mobile from the computer, grab a beer, sit back and relax while your mobile get's unrooted.
I'm very new to the whole flashing rom thing. I've tried an unknown amount of times to access clockwork recovery however continued to come to either stock recovery or black screen. I am becoming very frustrated with this whole process. Someone please help me with this.
The Streak overwrites custom recovery files, and that is why you're not seeing the custom recovery you installed. There is a way to stop this which involves renaming etc\install-recovery.sh to etc\install-recovery.sh.bak. I used SuperManager from the Market to do the job, since it can write to the system.
I can provide a more detailed how-to later, but in short, I installed streakmod recovery, rebooted, installed and ran SuperManager to change the file mentioned above, then installed streakmod recovery a second time in case I wanted to flash custom updates to files.
downloaded supermanager however still not entirely sure as what to do. if you are able further help me it would be greatly appreciated. this has become a significantly long process. thank you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13603833&postcount=200
completed the task listed above. thank you for the required steps. however... using clockwork brings me to a black screen. you mentioned using streakmod? that will require fastboot right? I don't know how to use fastboot, like I can get to fastboot just not sure what to do from there. and on top of that no driver will properly install on my computer from the device for some reason, including android 1.0 and dell streak driver. what should I do now? thanks again for everything.
Flashing Streakmod will require getting into fastboot, yes. However you do not install drivers from the Streak. They areinstalled from the computer.
1a. Download ADB Tethering Drivers from here.
1b. Download Superuser and copy it to the root of the MicroSD card.
2. Download multirecovery flasher from here and extract the files to a directory, C:\Streak for example.
3. Run multirecovery flasher after reading up on how to use it, and select Streakmod Recovery.
4. Enter Fastboot mode on the Streak by holding down the camera button while turning the Streak on.
5. On the white screen that shows up following step 4, tap "Fastboot".
7. Wait for the response screen, which should say "Wait for USB FastBoot detect...".
8. Plug the data cable into the Streak, and watch the screen change to "FASTBOOT_MODE" in response.
9. The recovery image will very quickly load.
10. Hold down the volume up and down buttons then unplug the data cable. Continue holding down the buttons until you successfully get into Streakmod Recovery. From there you should be able to root the phone by installing Superuser from the "Install Update.zip" option in Streakmod Recovery.
11. Reboot.
12. If you want Streakmod Recovery to stick around, you'll need to follow the how to I provided earlier in the thread, then repeat steps 3-9 in this how to so Streakmod Recovery is reinstalled, since it was overwritten when you rebooted in step 11.
Now, you may encounter a problem at step 8, where the Streak does not show "FASTBOOT_MODE" but is stuck at "Wait for USB FastBoot detect...". This is where the ADB Tethering Driver I provided a link to comes into play.
1. Unzip the ADB Tethering Drivers into a directory.
2a. If running Windows XP, select "Run" and in the dialog box that pops up type "devmgmt.msc".
2b. If running windows Vista or Windows 7, in the search bar at the bottom of the Start Menu, type "device manager" and hit enter.
3. In the device manager should be an item labeled "Android 1.0".
4. Right click "Android 1.0" and select "Update Driver Software".
5. Select "Browse my computer for driver software".
6. Click on "Browse" and navigate to the directory where the ADB Tethering Driver is located.
7. Click "Next" to install the driver.
8. If a prompt comes up saying the driver is not digitally signed, ignore the prompt and install the driver anyway.
9. Re-run the how-to above.
Hopefully this helps, because this is exactly how I had to do it myself, including installing the driver.
Followed to a T and still have the same results. Black screen when I try to get into Streakmod. You get into SR by doing double volume and then selecting update.pkg right?
EDIT: fixed. I was trying to flash from 1.6 O2 recovery. Needed to update to 2.1 O2 to make it work. Thanks
Since this thread is here I hope someone can solve my similar problem. I am trying to install a zip file.
I want to run Clockwork mod recovery mode but when I try it just reboots as normal. I have tried following the instructions by renaming the recovery-install file. But nothing has happened. I am on o2 stock 2.2 is there another option available to me or will I have to go down the Fastboot method?( Which I don't fancy trying to get my head round!)
You need to go into fastboot in order to flash the recovery from your computer. Did you do that?
Turn phone off, hold camera button, turn phone off, wait 20 seconds, connect phone, run multi recovery flasher to install streakmod, reboot. Hold volume buttons when phone restarts, then press power on the blank screen to bring up streakmod.
Maybe I'm misunderstanding something?
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
eSZee said:
You need to go into fastboot in order to flash the recovery from your computer. Did you do that?
Turn phone off, hold camera button, turn phone off, wait 20 seconds, connect phone, run multi recovery flasher to install streakmod, reboot. Hold volume buttons when phone restarts, then press power on the blank screen to bring up streakmod.
Maybe I'm misunderstanding something?
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
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Hmm...I didn't want to hear that but I guess I'll have to give it a go.
I was hoping that I could just do it from running Recovery Mode from Rom Manager without the fuss of messing with Fastboot mode. I've read too many scary stories of things going wrong. If everything goes to plan then I may as well consider trying to install 2.2.2.
Thanks mate.Have a +1 on me!
this was very simple to do once figured it out. streakdroid is running very well. I would like to thank everyone here for the help.
Hi I have no Market to install any applications,it won't install anything through a PC connection and it's in a factory reset state. I did a lot of research and tried to re-install the vending.apk file which controls it through an adb command prompt but it then fails on the permissions. I have rooted the phone but at the moment is useless because I cant get it to install any other rooted applications! Can anyone help me solve my dilemma. I'm not very good when it comes to programming and coding and have learned all I know from forums. So at the moment all my Dell Streak is an oversized mobile phone! Regards, Tris.
You rooted the phone. Did you delete the Market.apk by accident?
In any event, you should be able to get the Market.apk file here. Save it to your MicroSD card and then run it using a file explorer. That should fix your Market problem in the interim, although you would probably do better restoring your ROM.
Tried to install that used 'Astro' all was well but when I run the market it says it stopped unexpectedly and asks me to force close.
Been trying to Restore Rom using this method,only problem is I cant find the fastboot-windows.exe to continue the flash:-
HOW TO RESTORE YOUR STREAK BACK TO FACTORY CONDITION:
1. Download the stock recovery ROM here and the stock official Dell ROM here.
2. Rename the stock official Dell ROM 'Update.pkg' and put it in the root directory on your SD card.
3. Boot Streak in fastboot mode (hold camera button when turning on), press 'Fastboot Mode' button, wait 10 seconds then connect to your PC (must have Dell PC suite installed).
4. Open a command prompt, navigate to the folder where your 'fastboot-windows.exe' is stored.
5. Type 'fastboot-windows.exe -i 0x413c flash recovery c:\recovery.stock.img' . Make sure the .img file is in c:\ directory. The program will now update the recovery image on your Streak.
6. Once the phone reads 'Recovery Done', remove the battery and insert it again.
7. Boot Streak in Recovery mode (hold down vol up and vol down when turning on) and select option 2.
5. Wait till it installs and it'll boot into Android....DONE!
Any ideas why it now force closes and where that fastboot file should come from?
Thanks again.
Questions:
1. You've rooted your streak. What recovery image did you use?
2. Did you go to /system/etc and change "install-recovery.sh" to "install-recovery.sh.bak"?
While the first question is mainly for curiosity, the second question is very important. It tells me whether the recovery image in question 1 actually stuck around or was replaced by the default recovery image.
For best results, look for multi-recovery flasher in the development forum and use that to restore a default recovery image to the Streak instead of doing it manually. It includes all the files you need, including the fastboot file. After that, go to the wiki and download an official ROM image from there.
I have no idea what is causing the force closes, and that is why I'm recommending starting fresh from a stock ROM in the first place.
Thanks for your help, managed to get the job done. All that stuff wasn't necessary but appreciate the quick reply.
First I managed to download a Stock Dell o2-UK 2.2 Rom form the Dell website Here:- http: //cot.ag/fKoFRX
Then I followed another guide I found by changing the filename to 'update.pkg', putting it on the SD cards Root directory and booting into recovery Mode (Hold down both Volume buttons while powering on) selected the install form SD option and just let it do its work! Buzzing!!!
At least I can do this again in the future if things go wrong once more(I HOPE NOT)!! I can't help myself you see,i'm one of those people where the last thing I did just isn't enough!
Once again thanks for the help and maybe I hope this could help someone else who needs a jargon free solution to a fresh stock install.Tris.
In simpler language, your recovery image was a stock one, so you only had to follow the Dell standard procedure for replacing the ROM.
P. S. Use the thanks button if I was of help.
Step-by-step guide for unbricking a Photon from an ota update brick and recovering from a "failed to boot 2" or "failed to boot 3" error when booting.
Also, big note, this is NOT for 2.3.4 users!
EXTREME thanks to peetr_ for ALL of this info and getting myself and probably countless others fixed. All the links are files he uploaded personally and all these instructions come directly from him. Be sure to thank the crap out of him if you get your device fixed through this method.
1) Make sure you have all the motorola drivers (I assume you do otherwise you wouldn't have been able to brick your device).
2) Make sure you have a FULL ass charge. Not 90%, but FULL! I know it doesn't charge when it's in the failed to boot mode. I bought an external battery wall charger from Overstock for under $10 shipped, I suggest you do the same.
3) Enter Fastboot mode by holding the volume up key while powering on your device.
4) Connect your phone via USB to your computer.
5) Open command line on your computer (Windows key + "R", then type in "cmd") or (Windows 7: Open the start menu and type "cmd").
6) Download and extract this file: (uploaded by peetr_) http://d-h.st/xl8 (if no hyperlink, copy and paste the previous text in your browser). There should be a "boot.img" file and a "recovery.img" file.
7) It is VERY helpful to have all your files in one directory, all your fastboot files, ADB and all that jazz should be in the same directory as well as all the files you've downloaded to flash.
8) In command line type in "moto-fastboot flash boot boot.img" (assuming you followed step 7). It will say "sending" and then "writing" and should only take a few seconds. Your device will say some things too. After this, restart your device and your phone should boot in for the first time since you bricked it. (That was the greatest thing to watch after being bricked for 3 weeks!)
9) You're not quite out of the woods yet, 4G and WiFi will not work yet. Hold the power button up while powering on once again to enter fastboot mode.
10) Once again in command line (assuming your phone is still hooked up) type in "moto-fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" and it will send and write.
11) If your phone wasn't previously rooted or if somehow you lost root go ahead and root it now (just google the oneclick method).
12) Download these modules http://d-h.st/aAi and store them on your device, SD card or internal memory.
13) Download the RootExplorer app and navigate to the zip on your device, set it to Read/Write on the top of the app and hold the zip down until you get a menu, hit permissions and set them.
14) Hold volume up while powering device on and you should get into Bootstrap recovery.
15) Hit "install zip from SD card" and navigate to the file and install it.
16) Boot the device normally and congratulations! You now have working WiFi and 4G on an electrify flashed Photon! OTA updates will NOT work and you will NOT be able to unlock the bootloader via pudding for Custom ROM installs. If you hate blur like I do, download "GO Launcher" or my personal favorite "SPB Shell".
I appreciate your effort. Just highlighting some inaccuracies.
This is only for failed to boot (2 or 3) after ota 2.3.5 update. Not after flashing Electrify sbf. You never flashed that.
And you cannot flash modules with android recovery option in bootloader menu, you had to install bootstrap recovery or copy with root explorer and set permissions one by one.
And give there a big warning, that this is not for 2.3.4 users.
Other than this, it's good.
Edited! Hopefully it's good enough to help some people now.
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Edited! Hopefully it's good enough to help some people now.
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I dont have any error like failed boot 2 or 3..
But i am stuck to dual core screen.... so what to do....???
Help!
I am trying to follow your directions. I sure F'd my photon up tonight... I have about decided to go and file a warranty claim and accept that it is done for...
When trying to flash your files using fast-boot it just says waiting for device. any ideas? Thanks alot !
Need help!
I bricked my photon when I was trying to install a custom rom..
I get the error failed to boot 2.
When I try to follow the steps u have mentioned ...
In the first step itself when I want my phone to be back to stock I am not able to do it...When im trying to transfer the sbf file I get "Failed flashing process. Unable to retrieve interface handle. (0x7027)"
Please guide me what to do.
got failed to boot 2
hello dear all member i need help really i try to install jb in my motorol Sprint Photon 4g but when it reboot i get failed to boot 2 i dont understand what to do i dont have backup and i dont have any file when i type in command that moto-fastboot flash boot boot.img it dont work and i have only 2 files that downloaded from ur link boot.img and other 1 but they dont work
i dont have any ADB file or other directory to copy them there so help me plzzzzzzzzz
HOPING IT MIGHT HELP....!!!!!
IF IT DOES DUN FORGET TO THANK....
Here is an article which will be discussing all about the rooting the device, getting streak mod recovery menu, flashing customized ROMs and lastly How to get wicked customized BOOTANIMATION uploaded on the customized ROMs.
BUT BEFORE I PROCEED ANY FURTHER I MIGHT WARN YOU THAT ALL THE STUFF MENTIONED BELOW WORKED FOR ME AND HENCE FORTH I AM POSTING IT BUT WHEN UR FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BE SPECIFIC TO THE POINT AND FOLLOW IT AND YOU ARE DOING IT ON YOUR OWN RISK I AM NO ONE TO BE BLAMED IF YOU MESS IT UP.IF STILL YOU WANNA BLAME ME SURE YOUR ARE WELCOME.
Now this article will be one stop for everything when the word customization comes to your mind
and its the result out of my research on all the information provided on the internet not only on the XDA DEVELOPERS but else where too. Without wasting much time lets proceed.
1. ROOTING YOUR DELL STREAK :
Downloading the file : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1044765
Video For Reference : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hifk15SbHVQ
ROOTING THE DEVICE WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY
About :
The GingerBreak APK is a wrapper around the newly released GingerBreak exploit (credits to The Android Exploid Crew), which is meant to attain root access on GingerBread. This specific exploit*may*work on various Froyo and Honeycomb versions as well.
What the APK and exploit do is as follows:
- The APK puts the right files in the right place to run the exploit
- The APK runs the exploit
- The exploit attempts to attain root access
- If it succeeds, the exploit remounts /system as read-write and runs the installer script
- The installer script attempts to install the su binary and superuser APK, and reboots
Some important things to know:
- You must have USB debugging enabled on your device
- You need to have an SD card (formatted and) inserted - if it doesn't work, try formatting the SD card in your computer, or switching it with a different (or old, etc) SD card
- The APK must be installed to device, NOT SD card
- The exploit may take a while to run, but not more than 10 minutes, if it does, get me a logcat, and reboot the device. In rare occasions, even if the device does not reboot, you may still have root. So check that out after you manually pull battery after 15 minutes or so of being stuck.
- Always reboot between root attempts!
- While (temporary?) root access may be attained, due to locked bootloaders, efuses, S-ON, and whatnot this may still not work on your device. For temproot purposes, use the raw binary exploit (linked below), not this APK.
- The GingerBreak exploit should not be used to attain temproot and continue using the device. It fscks vold, you do not want to be running like that. You want to reboot! So if the root doesn't stick, you (still) have a problem.
Installation :
- Make sure USB debugging is enabled
- Make sure you have an SD card (formatted and) inserted
- Get the APK on the phone somehow, and install it
- Open the APK, press the root button
- Wait a few minutes. If there are no problems, the device will reboot (note that the reboot itself can take like 10 minutes due to cache wipe)
- Make sure the Superuser app is install and working
- Optional: Install BusyBox from Market (I personally prefer the stericsson installer)
- Optional: Uninstall GingerBreak, you don't need it on your phone anymore
WARNING: Apparently on some devices the root exploit causes the SD card (internal or external) to be formatted. Also, if it gets stuck but you do see the card mounting/unmounting, try formatting your SD card yourself and try again (or use a different SD card) - often this works*.
However there are many other applications to root the phone but the gingerstreak was the one worked for me and i used .you can check on net and will get other applications too eg: SUPERONECLICK,etc.
2. Getting the streakMOD Recovery menu :
DOWNLOAD FILE : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840326
Note : in the streamMod recovery menu to navigate up and down use the volume rocker keys and to select use the camera button.
HOW TO INSTALL THE RECOVERY :
Step 1: Unzip and flash with: fastboot -i 0x413c flash recovery recovery.img
Step 2: Reboot with: fastboot -i 0x413c reboot
Step 3: Hold down the keys "volume up" and "volume down" simultaneously while the device is rebooting.
Step 4: Select "Software upgrade via Update.pkg on SD Card" in the menu
Step 5: At the Dell Logo press the power button and you will be presented with the Recovery Menu
Now all the newbie will be having only one question in mind what does the term FLASH here refers to...i was also struck by the same...Honestly, it took me one week to crack that term.
Here s the answer :
FLASHING is nuffin but running a handfull of commands which i will be providing you,you can just copy and paste it but the way you write and run those commands it the real deal.
Link for streakmod revovery resource:
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840326
Steps OF Flashing (FOR WINDOWS USERS) :
CONSIDERING YOU HAVE ALREADY ROOTED YOUR DEVICE
STEPS TO BOOT INTO RECOVERY :
LINK : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S23rG...re=context-chv
THE ABOVE LINK IS JUST TO ASSIST YOU HOW TO BOOT INTO FASTBOOT MODE HOWEVER IT SHOWS THE WAY OF FLASHING THE STREAKMOD RECOVERY WHICH DIDNT WORK FOR ME.
Step 1: MAKE SURE THE USB DEBUGGING IS ENABLED.
Step 2: TURN OFF THE DEVICE REMOVE THE BATTERY FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS AND REPLACE IT.
STEP 3: PRESS THE CAMERA AND THE POWER BUTTON AT THE SAME TIME AND KEEP IT PRESSED UNTIL A WHITE SCREEN WILL APPEAR.
STEP 4: IT WILL BE SHOWING “WAIT FOR SD DETECT” THEN AFTER THE MENU COMES UP ON THE SCREEN WAIT FOR LIKE 15 SECONDS APPROX
STEP 5: CONNECT YOUR DEVICE(DELL STREAK) TO THE PC AND THEN PRESS FASTBOOT OPTION ON TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THE SCREEN.
STEP 6: THEN WAIT FOR LIKE ANOTHER 15 SECONDS AND FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE PROVIDED BY ME OR IN THE VIDEO LINK I HAVE POSTED ABOVE...ITS COMPLETELY YOUR CALL.
NOTE : clockworkMOD WORKS ON ANOTHER ANDROID DEVICES BUT streakMOD Recovery works on DELL STREAK
Step 1: You need fastboot/ADB tools http://mirror2.streakdroid.com/manii...stboot+ADB.zip
Step 2: Unzip to a folder; say C:\Fastboot+ADB
Step 3: StreakMod recovery: Download the file recovery-v0.3.2.8-beta.zip (3.57 MB) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840326. Unzip and copy ‘recovery.img’ *to fastboot tools directory*(i.e. C:\Fastboot+ADB\Win32\recovery.img)
Step 4: Now Open the command prompt and by using the 'ls' command and 'cd' command navigate to the folder and your command prompt line show b exactly like C:\Fastboot+ADB\Win32\>
Step 5: Now copy and paste the command fastboot -i 0x413c flash recovery recovery.img, and you will find the mobile screen changes and displays something with an exclamation mark at the end....it means the Recovery image that needed to be flashed is done.
Step 6: Now all you need is to enter the next command in the command prompt on your computer screen fastboot -i 0x413c reboot
while the device reboots itself hold the VOLUME UP AND VOLUME DOWN or simple the VOLUME ROCKER keys.
link for using instructions on streakmod :
Link : http://www.rdtk.net/2011/06/25/using...akMod-Recovery
NOW IF YOU HAVE TO HAVE TO FLASH THE BASE BAND (OPTIONAL) :
Note : IT TOTALLY DEPENDS ON THE CUSTOMIZED ROM YOUR ARE FLASHING SOME ROMS eg : DJ steven's GingerStreak 2.4.4 required you to flash both the DSP and the baseband Whereas if you are going to flash the Ten's Longhorn 2.9.1 as its the latest it wouldnt require the flashing.
Incase you have to flash the DSP and baseband
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1333010
Note : Go to the page and download the link of the DSP and AMSS provided on the bottom of the page and then do exactly instructed :
Step 1: You need fastboot/ADB tools http://mirror2.streakdroid.com/manii...stboot+ADB.zip
Step 2: Unzip to a folder; say C:\Fastboot+ADB
Step 3: StreakMod recovery: Download the file recovery-v0.3.2.8-beta.zip (3.57 MB) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840326. Unzip and copy ‘recovery.img’ *to fastboot tools directory*(i.e. C:\Fastboot+ADB\Win32\recovery.img)
Step 4: Now Open the command prompt and by using the 'ls' command and 'cd' command navigate to the folder and your command prompt line show be exactly like C:\Fastboot+ADB\Win32\>
Step 5: Enter the command “fastboot -i 0x413c flash amss amss.mbn” copy and paste it without the inverted commas in the command prompt to flash the baseband and phone screen will show a line ending with exclamation.
Step 6: Enter the command “fastboot -i 0x413c flash dsp1 dsp1.mbn” copy and paste it without the inverted commas in the command prompt to flash the DSP and phone screen will show a line ending with exclamation.
Step 7: Enter the command “fastboot -i 0x413c reboot” inorder to reboot the device and hold the volume rocker keys as advised earlier to enter into the streakMod Recovery menu.
Procedure to upgrade to a customized rom :
link of video for assistance : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3izgMselF-k&feature=plcp
NOTE :
1. Follow every instruction provided to the point mentioned by the DEVELOPER specified on the page for PRE-installation,POST-installation requirements and procedures.
2. YOUR DEVICE IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.NO ONE IS FORCING YOU TO UPGRADE TO A CUSTOMIZED ROM.IF U BREAK OR END UP SCREWING YOUR DEVICE I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE ITS YOU ALONE WHO IS TO BE BLAMED.
Installation procedure :
1. Download the .zip file and without making any changes dont even rename it save it anywhere on the SD card.
2. TURN your device off.
3. While rebooting it hold the power button until the LED comes up i.e the softkey light and then leave the power button and hold the volume rockers and you will be taken to the black screen having three options .(FOR DELL STREAK)
4. For navigation use the volume rocker button and for selecting an option use the camera button.
5. Select "Software upgrade via Update.pkg on SD Card" in the menu
6. Go to the link provided for further assistance.
LINK FOR THE DJ STEVEN'S GINGER STREAK 2.4.4 :
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Dell_streak_5/ROMs
Link for installation procedure : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1333010
ISSUES:
Issue i faced after flashing the above ROM was i wasnt able to check my balance nor i was able to recharge my phone it was coming up with the error Invalid Code or CMMI error.
Follow the below link for resolution :
ISSUE FIX Link : http://techienetizen.blogspot.com/20...m-fix-for.html
Steps for FIXING the issue:
1. Download the .zip file and place it anywhere on the Sd card of the phone.
2. Turn off the device and reboot it into recovery by selecting the option "Software upgrade via Update.pkg on SD Card" in the menu
3. In recovery menu select update using update.zip
4. In the next screen select choose the zip file
5. Next screen will show all the files present in the SD card select the USSD_fix file you have downloaded
6. Select the option install from USSD_fix.zip file
7. The process will run and once its done
8. will prompt your and just navigate back using the back button on the softkey on dell streak
9. Select the option reboot the phone now.
Hopefully the issue for me was resolved and i wish so will it be for you aswell.
LINK FOR LONGHORN 2.9.1 :
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Dell_streak_5/ROMs
Link for installation procedure : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1355878
ISSUES:
The only issue i have faced after flashing Longhorn 2.9.1 was on my first start up after upgrade my device was just stuck & circling on the bootanimation i.e., “XBOX360”
RESOLUTION:
Try longhorn 2.7 first and then wipe data/factory reset , wipe dalvik cache and do dell factory default too...
if it manages to go into lockscreen... you can then try to flash longhorn 2.9 and guess what it worked for me and incase you may experience this issue hope it resolves yours too.
Steps for FLASHING the .zip files by streamMod revovery menu:
1. Download the .zip file and place it anywhere on the Sd card of the phone.
2. Turn off the device and reboot it into recovery by selecting the option "Software upgrade via Update.pkg on SD Card" in the menu
3. In recovery menu select update using update.zip
4. In the next screen select choose the zip file
5. Next screen will show all the files present in the SD card select the .zip file you have downloaded
6. Select the option install from .zip file
7. The process will run and once its done
8. will prompt your and just navigate back using the back button on the softkey on dell streak
9. Select the option reboot the phone now.
THE ABOVE SPECIFIED STEPS ARE COMMON FOR ALL THE LINKS PROVIDED
LINKS OF ISSUE:
Please check the page 41 for screen auto rotate issues
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...rtrait&page=41
Please refer page 47 for to set portrait as the default screen orientation
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...355878&page=47
For LED Notification and camera FIX for longhorn 2.9 please refer page 64
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...355878&page=64
Link for wifi fix for longhorm 2.9.1 please check the below page 66
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...355878&page=66
Patch for longhorm 2.9.1 please check the below page 75
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...355878&page=75
LINKS OF SOME BOOTANIMATIONS:
dell streak logos bootanimation please check the below link
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1823825
Ice cream sandwich bootanimation please check the below link out
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1298338
- A NEWBIE
Decent tutorial, but you're making this far more complex than it need be. The Streak is perhaps one of the easiest devices to root in that it doesn't require a one-click root tool to do it. Instructions.can be found in the XDA Wiki here. The one thing that seems to trip people up when rooting the Streak is letting it boot completely after installing StreakMod or ClockWorkMod. After installing the recovery, immediately booting into the recovery will allow you to install Superuser, which is all you need to root a Streak. Once rooted, let the Streak boot completely, use a file manager to rename or delete install-recovery.sh, and then install the recovery again. Install-recovery.sh is a script which restores the stock recovery on every boot. Renaming the file prevents it from running.
Additional information can be found here.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Decent tutorial, but you're making this far more complex than it need be. The Streak is perhaps one of the easiest devices to root in that it doesn't require a one-click root tool to do it. Instructions.can be found in the XDA Wiki here. The one thing that seems to trip people up when rooting the Streak is letting it boot completely after installing StreakMod or ClockWorkMod. After installing the recovery, immediately booting into the recovery will allow you to install Superuser, which is all you need to root a Streak. Once rooted, let the Streak boot completely, use a file manager to rename or delete install-recovery.sh, and then install the recovery again. Install-recovery.sh is a script which restores the stock recovery on every boot. Renaming the file prevents it from running.
Additional information can be found here.
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Basically, the thing is what all i did for Flashing a customized ROM on my DS5 and like wise all the research i did in that regards is all mentioned,including some MODs developed by able DEVs which basically were distributed in different pages all i did is put'em together for sophisticating the readers and getting the most out of it....
I really appreciate your effort for the time that you have incurred in reading the article and sharing with me some fragments of your vast knowledge...cheers
Regards,
moid
The only reason I mentioned the Flashing Guide itself is to point out what it says about one-click root tools. They're not necessary and they can brick the Streak if they issue a fastboot -erase command after they are done. Fastboot -erase is pretty much a death sentence for the Streak.