New Streaker!!!!! - Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Welcome aboard fellow Streaker

Related

[Q] overwhelmed!

I'm sorry if this has been discussed ad nauseam.
I have an HTC Aria of which I have updated to the official 2.2.2.
what I want to do is simply completely erase the phone and instal the latest stable cyanogenmod.
I have followed all the links.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999201&page=8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1104250
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122574
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122694
I just don't know where to begin at all. I don't know the terms. clockworkmod, fastboot, recovery, etc etc.
I haven't done anything with the phone at all because I'm too scared I'm going to end up with a brick.
if someone could just lay out the process for me step by step. of going to official 2.2 to cyanogenmod I would appreciate it sooooooooooooooo much.
I'm sorry I've failed at the forums but I just feel so overwhelmed.
thank you.
charbo187 said:
I'm sorry if this has been discussed ad nauseam.
I have an HTC Aria of which I have updated to the official 2.2.2.
what I want to do is simply completely erase the phone and instal the latest stable cyanogenmod.
I have followed all the links.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999201&page=8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1104250
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122574
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122694
I just don't know where to begin at all. I don't know the terms. clockworkmod, fastboot, recovery, etc etc.
I haven't done anything with the phone at all because I'm too scared I'm going to end up with a brick.
if someone could just lay out the process for me step by step. of going to official 2.2 to cyanogenmod I would appreciate it sooooooooooooooo much.
I'm sorry I've failed at the forums but I just feel so overwhelmed.
thank you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The last 2 links are the only ones you need to concentrate on. Since you have Froyo update 2.2.2 AlphaRevX is the only option you have to unlock your phone so that you can ultimately install CM 7.
First you need to follow the AlphaRevX thread to gain S-OFF (security off) on your Aria. Just a note, in these 2 threads, you need to remember that an Aria = HTC Liberty.
After you run AlphaRevX, then you will follow the steps that attn1 outlined in the 2nd post to install ClockworkMod recovery which will allow you to ultimately flash CM 7.
sigh. thanks for the help but I still feel like I don't really know what I'm doing.
charbo187 said:
sigh. thanks for the help but I still feel like I don't really know what I'm doing.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well at least you have:
1. Updated your Aria to the latest Froyo 2.2.2 (without bricking it)
2. Found this site and forum.and asked some questions
Depending on your technical level, I would read through those 2 threads. I know several of the posts had step by step instructions. They may be too technical, but it should at least help you narrow down what to google and search for to help you learn and gain some knowledge on how to procede.
I just followed this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14861791&postcount=84
If you don't already have ADB:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-adb-and-how-to-install-it-android/
here you go M8: How to ROOT 2.2.2
hope this is plain enough for you
zedbra said:
here you go M8: How to ROOT 2.2.2
hope this is plain enough for you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Excellent!!! Thanks for the input and support. The Aria is still a great little phone.
success! got cyanogenmod 7 up and running.
any tips for a new after install?
charbo187 said:
success! got cyanogenmod 7 up and running.
any tips for a new after install?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Might want to replace the launcher with Launcher Pro. It is 2x smoother than the default ADWLauncher.
Other than that, go and have fun with your rooted phone! Just make sure to nandroid backup before you make any drastic changes.
Finally, light at the end of the tunnel. I was beginning to lose hope about my 2.2.2 Aria. Can't wait to get started.

Gingerbread install instructions for beginners

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!!
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
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!!
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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...

[Q] Custom ROM for Dell Streak 5

Recently i got dell streak and now i'm very disappointed hearing that dell has no plan for android 4.0 update for dell streak 5
Any custom Rom available running on android 4.0 for dell streak 5
I'm new and using dell for 1st time so please give a detailed guide on how to install custom Rom in it
Any help will be appreciated
Thanks!
No ROM for ICS, nor is there likely to be one unless the drivers are reverse engineered.
For a detailed how-to on the Streak, search for the thread titled "Everything you always wanted to know about the Streak but were too busy bricking it", click on it, then click on the links within it.
Absolute Noob guide to CM7 on the Streak
I made a step by step noob guide to upgrade to CM7 on the Streak.
YOU MUST TRY CM7!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23527490&postcount=216
all rooted!
Take a look at streak android development section and you will see your heaven...some recommendation from me,try power rom evergreen,dsc,cm7 and miui 2.4.20..the later two is not that stable though compared to power rom and dsc rom.
Sent from my Dell Streak running MIUI 2.4.20 (sluggish)
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions &
Read the Forum Rules Ref Posting
Moving to Q&A
problem druing applying cm7
i had updated my dell 5" to gingerbread using the guide its great , so i wanted to get the CM7 , so i went thru the steps , suddnly it gave me instlalltion faild , and the dell rebooted
now it does not give me any thing , just the dell logo and thats it
help pls
piousheart said:
Recently i got dell streak and now i'm very disappointed hearing that dell has no plan for android 4.0 update for dell streak 5
Any custom Rom available running on android 4.0 for dell streak 5
I'm new and using dell for 1st time so please give a detailed guide on how to install custom Rom in it
Any help will be appreciated
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The fact you are new does not excuse you from following forum rules. PLEASE use the search engine
All your questions have been asked and answerded numerous times.
mbali1 said:
i had updated my dell 5" to gingerbread using the guide its great , so i wanted to get the CM7 , so i went thru the steps , suddnly it gave me instlalltion faild , and the dell rebooted
now it does not give me any thing , just the dell logo and thats it
help pls
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Its been made.very clear you have to do an extensive wipe to flash either the CM7 or MIUI ROMs on the Streak. The fact you are bootlooping or stuck at Dell logo proves you probably didn't do that OR worst case scenario you may have to reformat your entire inner SD as we have no idea what you did before going to Gingerbread.
So factory reset from BOTH recoveries (Dell recovery and Streakmod) and flash again.
I can't believe I just wrote that when its in countless posts... I must be in a good mood today
Sent from my cm_tenderloin using Tapatalk 2
thanks
cdzo72 said:
The fact you are new does not excuse you from following forum rules. PLEASE use the search engine
All your questions have been asked and answerded numerous times.
Its been made.very clear you have to do an extensive wipe to flash either the CM7 or MIUI ROMs on the Streak. The fact you are bootlooping or stuck at Dell logo proves you probably didn't do that OR worst case scenario you may have to reformat your entire inner SD as we have no idea what you did before going to Gingerbread.
So factory reset from BOTH recoveries (Dell recovery and Streakmod) and flash again.
I can't believe I just wrote that when its in countless posts... I must be in a good mood today
Sent from my cm_tenderloin using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks a million , and thanks for your good mode too i have tired it , and it worked , and by mistake i have installed the gingerbread 2.4.4 instead of cm7 , and it is great
Bali
If you believe GingerStreak is good, then you want to try DSC or CM7. GingerStreak hasn't been updated in over a year now and was based on beta code for Gingerbread. DSC and CM7 are far more current, far more stable, and have few (if any) showstopper bugs.
honestly, i would recommend to try dsc 1.0 first and when you have familiarized yourself with it, goes for dsc 1.1
ICS is now being developed for the streak. I have been using the pre-alpha build and for me it is now good for use as an everyday rom.
Im not saying its 100% bug free yet but ive been using it for 3 days now and i can live with the issues it currently has now.
After todays update flash is now working and for me that was the only undesirable, with it now fixed I wont be turning back.
The rom is being updated at a good pace and I dont think the beta is too far away.

help to update dell streak 5

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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Sent from my ONDA MID using xda premium
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
Sent from my ONDA MID using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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".
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Sent from my ONDA MID using xda premium
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...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Sent from my ONDA MID using xda premium
I just got an unlocked UK Dell streak and it was running the 351 firmware so I'm guessing that's the standard one
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
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
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's what I needed to know "351 firmware"cheers guys...
Thanks for replying...
Sent from my ONDA MID using xda premium
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Sent from my Dell Streak using xda premium
all information gathered together
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
follow the link to the article that should help you : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836662

[Q] 1.6 firmware build no 3883 - System updates not working?

Hello to ANYONE who can help me....
I bought a Dell Streak 5 and Im slowly going insane. I've tried system updates, manually downloading a file here and there, trying to upgrade the operating system in any which way I can. But its not working.
I'm sorry but im your worst nightmare - Someone with very basic skills...Im ok with pc's but mobile phone operating systems are another story!
Ok heres what I have in the 'About device' section:
Firmware version: 1.6
Baseband version: GAUSB1A110421-EU
Kernal version: 2.6.29-perf
OEM version: GAUSB1A110421
Build no: 3883
Im in the UK, its locked to 02.
What do I do?
Here's my silly questions:
DO I need the SD card in the phone for the software update?
I've notices DJ Steve done something that has no files anywhere with the links still on the info on websites?
When I click to system update on the phone, it goes to DELL and i go through the clicking, to then get a '404 - file or directory not found' ?
Any help would be appreciated x
K-inkz x
Is there a one-stop-shop that can do it all for me (less headaches & stress)
To answer your last question first, no.
DJ Steve's info is dead and buried, along with Dell's OTA system for the Streak. The current custom ROMs are in the Development forum.
In general, you want to upgrade you need to start reading the info given in the wiki and in various posts on these forums. I can tell you that this thread gives general comments on the hoops you have to go through to upgrade from 1.6 to 2.3.3.
If I remember correctly, I used the QDL tool to update 1.6 to 2.3 prior to it being officially released by Dell. Is that not an option?
By his own admission he isn't tech savvy so that could cause more problems for him than it solves. Having never used the QDL Tool myself, you would know more than I in that regard as to what's involved.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
By his own admission he isn't tech savvy so that could cause more problems for him than it solves. Having never used the QDL Tool myself, you would know more than I in that regard as to what's involved.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Understood. Just to put this out there, I do have the QDL tool and tutorials in both word document and shock-wave player that walks you through the process. Just let me know and I can provide a link via PM to the files.
TheManii still has a link to the QDL tool on his dev-host account. But those tutorials could be very useful.
Here is what I have;
View attachment 2522228
View attachment qdltool-tutorial.zip
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
TheManii still has a link to the QDL tool on his dev-host account. But those tutorials could be very useful.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks guys, this is very helpful. I'm also trying to update my Streak 5 (unlocked) running 1.6 but after I download the 2.2 software update from Dell and reboot/install it just hangs at the Dell logo screen. I also tried flashing a custom recovery via fastboot. It says write successful but when I try to boot into the recovery I just get a blank screen. I've tried CWM, TeamWin and StreakMod all with the same result. I was thinking there was an issue with installing those on 1.6 so figured I'd update the firmware first. Looks like I need to do some more research.
Thanks
Thanks for info!
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
To answer your last question first, no.
DJ Steve's info is dead and buried, along with Dell's OTA system for the Streak. The current custom ROMs are in the Development forum.
In general, you want to upgrade you need to start reading the info given in the wiki and in various posts on these forums. I can tell you that this thread gives general comments on the hoops you have to go through to upgrade from 1.6 to 2.3.3.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks mister, I shall go read and try and understand all this flashing, rooting stuff! haha x
rsfinsrq said:
Here is what I have;
Streak Upgrade Guide.docx
qdltool-tutorial.zip
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
K-inkz said:
Thanks mister, I shall go read and try and understand all this flashing, rooting stuff! haha x
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No need to root at all before hand. Following the QDLTool and Streak Upgrade guide tutorial's and getting the drivers and everything setup, all I did was run QDLTool to factory reset from Android 1.6 to 2.2. Once I did that it's as easy as flashing a recovery with Fastboot and then throwing a custom ROM on your SD card to flash.
I'm running StreakMod recovery with the Traveler DSC ROM.
Thanks all for info x
IA-32e said:
No need to root at all before hand. Following the QDLTool and Streak Upgrade guide tutorial's and getting the drivers and everything setup, all I did was run QDLTool to factory reset from Android 1.6 to 2.2. Once I did that it's as easy as flashing a recovery with Fastboot and then throwing a custom ROM on your SD card to flash.
I'm running StreakMod recovery with the Traveler DSC ROM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OK, Thanks for your advice, Im gonna have a go in the morning as I have a headache right now...
Thanks all for the input/advice. I appreciate it.
PS: Someone thought I was a guy hehe, Sorry to correct but im definitely a girl! x
Without evidence to the contrary, it's messy to say "he/she/it".

Categories

Resources