i was trying to update my dellstreak5 i was on dell offical rom 2.2.2 fyro
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1314898
i followed gudline 4 and and DSCv2.0-rel on my dell streak root of sd card
and entered into fastboot mode and run fastboot.bat from 'DSC_flashme2_2'
and then my phone reboot and i press both volume buttons and it keeps restarting and i pull the battry out.
and then press power and volume buttons together and enter into dell menu and follow the instruction and i started installing coustom rom
and after 1 min it got stuck and said "error >7 installation failed assert failed" and i did a reset from back of dell menu and guidline stated and now it give 3 lights and keeps on dell logo plzz help me !!!
error details
installing phonix kernel
assert failed: package_extract_file("boot.img"."/tmp/boot.img")
E: Error in /sdcard/dscv.2.0-rel.zip
(status 7 )
installation aborted
this is the error that this rom gives to me
Some additional information is needed. Let us know everything you did to get you to this point, including which recovery you installed.
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Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1314898
let me explain u what i did step by step
1) i downloaded http://www.littlemaruko.com/Nopteam/DSCv2.0-rel.zip
2) and then http://n0p.8bit.fm/streak/updDSCv2.3.zip
3) DSC ROM "flash me before installing" pack.
[email protected] (this link gives me DSC_flashme2_2 folder) above 3 links are in above thread i mentioned under dsc rom downloads
4) and put 2 zip files DSCv2.0-rel and updDSCv2.3 on the root of sd card which i get from step 1 & 2
5) and pull battret out and put it back in and go into fastboot mode then after 20 sec connect my dell streak5 to pc through usb and from DSC_flashme2_2 folder (which i get it from step 3) i run flash.cmd it makes my phone to reboot
6) i pull the battrey out and disconnect the usb cable
7) i enter into dell menu by holding both volume buttons and power button then go to update from zip on sd card select DSCv2.0-rel.zip and it start installing and at the end it gives error and then i move back on dell menu and factory reset it ..
and ends up f**king myself :'( help me plz im noob to andriod stuff its my first attempt to do a custom rom
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dont know about recovery..... i just did all thing which i writed in my above post .... nothing more than that ...!!!!
If you don't know which recovery you installed, it's highly likely you didn't install one at all. This would explain why you can't install the ROM.
You must be rooted and have a custom recovery installed in order to install a custom ROM.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
If you don't know which recovery you installed, it's highly likely you didn't install one at all. This would explain why you can't install the ROM.
You must be rooted and have a custom recovery installed in order to install a custom ROM.
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@ Strephon Alkhalikoi
he skips the worst part of all.. installing 406 or 407 first...
@ asfandnasar
since you are a beginner, knowing the basic upgrade from froyo to gb is crucial... then the usage mastering part.. then once you are familiar with those of gb, you can then try to use custom rom...
not straight away and do the shortcut...
you need to try to use original stock rom of 406 or 407 first before attempting to install a custom rom you know... but you missed it big time... reallllly big time...
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he skips the worst part of all.. installing 406 or 407 first...
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Installing 407 isn't a requirement for either DSC ROM, especially since _n0p_ disabled the baseband check in the Phoenix kernel. In fact, both _n0p_ and I offer the 366 baseband for use with our respective versions of DSC as it works better than the 407 baseband.
However, the fact the OP is skipping steps is going to lead to disaster. He really needs to look at the various guides we have here and understand what he is doing, before he turns his device into a nice, shiny paperweight.
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Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Installing 407 isn't a requirement for either DSC ROM, especially since _n0p_ disabled the baseband check in the Phoenix kernel. In fact, both _n0p_ and I offer the 366 baseband for use with our respective versions of DSC as it works better than the 407 baseband.
However, the fact the OP is skipping steps is going to lead to disaster. He really needs to look at the various guides we have here and understand what he is doing, before he turns his device into a nice, shiny paperweight.
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this is the guid i followed...... if i do a streakmod recovery on dellstreak 5 would i be able to install this rom by the following method
4.Guidelines for migrating from Stock Froyo ROMs.
Running a custom ROM has its advantages and disadvantage (you woid your warranty), advantages are many thou nandroid backups, speed , flexibility, root ability, imporved battery life, tweaks to make your Streak do more than you are used to, quick response from the devs for daily issues etc.
Custom ROMs dont come in .pkg format as do OTA from Dell, but custom ROMs do come in .zip files, which then need to be flashed (installed) into your Streak.To make this possible you need first to install a modified image called StreakMod which would make it possible for you to install DSC. StreakMod is provided also from DSC in the pack DSC_flashme2.zip provided by (_n0p_).
Download the DSC_flashme2.zip provided by (_n0p_) All you need is working Windows installation (32bit versions are tested) and the latest drivers form Dell installed on the PC.
You need to download the main DSC ROM only form the links provided on the first post of DSC in XDA thread, copy it on the root of your SDcard where they can be easily accesed, or you can open a folder called DSC, and you can put there all the zip files from DSC, but remmember the place , as you will need to find those files later from StreakMod menu.
You need to extract the content of the DSC_flashme2.zip file on any folder you like or the default folder offered by the system, DSC_flashme , but be sure to be easily accesed, you can remove the folder to any place you like after the flashing process,
Now be sure you have charged your streak to 100% before you start installing DSC. DO NOT connect your Streak with the PC using the usb connector yet. Power your streak on and immedialty press the camera button, you will see a white screen, this is called the FASTBOOT mode "Wait for SD detect...." then you will see "FastBoot" tap on it and the streak will enter the FastBoot-Mode , you will see "Wait for USB FastBoot detect ...." wait 20 seconds then plug your usb connector to the mobile and after some seconds you will see "FASTBOOT_MODE", now you are ready to turn to your PC again and .....
After the folder is in place, locate the flash.bat and double click on it, a windows DOS terminal will open, follow the instructions there and reboot immediatly after you see the Dell logo within seconds you need to press and keep pressed both volume butons on the side of and then you will have access to Dell menu, select the second option by using the Volume buttons to go up and down the menu, once the second choice "upgrade...." press the camera button and wait several seconds, then a Dell logo with a triangle will appear, that is the StreakMod menu, try navigating the menu up and down with the volume buttons, and once second choice there " update using zip" is highlighted, press the camera button , then you will go to a another menu , where using the same volume buttons , you can navigate thru to find the place where you uploaded the DSC zip file , then once highlaghted press the camara button again and you will see the DSC_script doing its job, once finished , you need to press back button, and go back to the first menu where you select reboot. Once streak is rebooting agian keep your fingers press on both volume buttons, where you will see the Dell menu, now chose the first option, factory reset,streak will reboot by itself, let it reboot , you will see Dell logo, and then the DSC boot animation, wait now patience, if you have done all the above , nothing can go wrong, wait a little , then wait some more , bcs a lot of files is being genearated for first time, etc so this process can take some time, 15 minutes, if you have seen the DSC boot animation, it means everything is ok, otherwise you need to repeat the process again.
Ok, so after installing StreakMod through the flashme pack did you immediately reboot into StreakMod or did you let the Streak boot normally? If you let it boot normally, you wiped out StreakMod. If you didn't, the copy of DSC you downloaded could have been corrupted in the transmission. In that case you'll need to download it again.
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Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Ok, so after installing StreakMod through the flashme pack did you immediately reboot into StreakMod or did you let the Streak boot normally? If you let it boot normally, you wiped out StreakMod. If you didn't, the copy of DSC you downloaded could have been corrupted in the transmission. In that case you'll need to download it again.
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i just run flash.cmd from DSC_flashme2_2 folder
http://www.4shared.com/photo/xk2wHzjH/help_222.html ( in this picture u could see what i did i write a note and show files as well
http://www.4shared.com/photo/h4hMBKUp/help.html(in this picture u can see the links where i downloaded all that files correct me if im nt downloading it from right place
no need to pull the battery after flash me2
Sent from my Dell Streak using xda premium
As I expected, you're having no success with this because you aren't following the instructions given when you run the flash.cmd file in the flashme pack. As a result, StreakMod recovery is not being installed and thus you're still on the stock recovery. _n0p_ and StreakOwner have made this as simple as possible by telling you exactly what to do in order to get this done. If you cannot follow those instructions, then do not attempt to install a custom ROM at this time. You'll turn your device into a very expensive paperweight.
One piece of advice I will provide you: look for the thread in the development section titled "Everything you always wanted to know about the Streak but were too busy bricking it" and start reading the information found at each link within it. It covers basic information every Streak owner needs to know; information not covered in the brief instructions given in the flash.cmd file in the flashme pack. Once you read those links, then attempt to install the ROM.
EDIT: In the future, embed your images onto XDA's servers, rather than using 4shared. 4shared requires registration, and I could not see your images until I had logged in to my account there.
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Aaryana said:
no need to pull the battery after flash me2
Sent from my Dell Streak using xda premium
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first time when i flash it.... it stuck on dell logo and not going into dell menu and then i pull battry out .... now i did it and sucessfully entered into the dell menu and done i installed the rom no error occured ..... but im doing this costom rom because of random reboot and this problem remain same.... but i done it
thankx for helping guys im really gr8full .... if anyone of u know how to fix this random reboot thing....
done but still getting random reboot
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
As I expected, you're having no success with this because you aren't following the instructions given when you run the flash.cmd file in the flashme pack. As a result, StreakMod recovery is not being installed and thus you're still on the stock recovery. _n0p_ and StreakOwner have made this as simple as possible by telling you exactly what to do in order to get this done. If you cannot follow those instructions, then do not attempt to install a custom ROM at this time. You'll turn your device into a very expensive paperweight.
One piece of advice I will provide you: look for the thread in the development section titled "Everything you always wanted to know about the Streak but were too busy bricking it" and start reading the information found at each link within it. It covers basic information every Streak owner needs to know; information not covered in the brief instructions given in the flash.cmd file in the flashme pack. Once you read those links, then attempt to install the ROM.
EDIT: In the future, embed your images onto XDA's servers, rather than using 4shared. 4shared requires registration, and I could not see your images until I had logged in to my account there.
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thankx
after ur last comment i tried it again ..... and i finaly done it ... i will read that thread too.... but i was doing that rom bcz i read in post its the most stable rom ... but no luck its like fyro 2.2 ... do u know how to fix that random reboot thing
thankx for ur help again u guys r awsome
Give it time to stablize. I find on a fresh installation of my version of the ROM I will have random spontaneous reboots for a few days and then they almost completely disappear. I say "almost completely" because on very rare occasions I will get one when I least expect it.
Make sure you have done both wipes as instructed in the DSC instructions.
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Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Give it time to stablize. I find on a fresh installation of my version of the ROM I will have random spontaneous reboots for a few days and then they almost completely disappear. I say "almost completely" because on very rare occasions I will get one when I least expect it.
Make sure you have done both wipes as instructed in the DSC instructions.
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yup i did both wipes and premisses fix as well .... hope so it will get stable ... thanks for helping
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Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Give it time to stablize. I find on a fresh installation of my version of the ROM I will have random spontaneous reboots for a few days and then they almost completely disappear. I say "almost completely" because on very rare occasions I will get one when I least expect it.
Make sure you have done both wipes as instructed in the DSC instructions.
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it aint getting stable .... and this problem is getting worse day by day .....
when it is in my pocket it automatically restart ... and stuck on dell logo and become hot like hell .... easy to make me feel on my leg .....
i can just listen to music and radio thats all i can do with my dell streak without having a restart any suggestion ???
None, unfortunately. _n0p_ hasn't been able to pin down the cause.
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I install the clockworkmod for set up the GTAB rom...
but now i want to return to the stock recovery...so how to uninstall clockworkmod?
thanks!
savage,
You install CWM to replace the stock recovery. Therefore, you have to re-install the
stock recovery. If you were using a stock rom like say 3588, you would just reinstall
the rom again and let it overwrite CWM.
But since I don't know what rom you are using, you need to check the source of
your rom, make sure it contains the stock recovery -- and then inquire of the issuer
of the rom whether or not you should re-install or do some other special procedure.
Rev
thanks！ Now i am using the VEGAn-Tab Build rom~
so what should i do next?
sorry for the confusion~
GTAB ROM is not granular enough - you running stock or a modded ROM? If so, which ROM?
I can reply for TNT Lite 4.3.0+ or gADAM 1.3.0+ - there's a script setup to go back to standard recovery. If you are running either of these, please see my first posts on those ROMs for instructions on what to do. Again, this is only if you are running TNT Lite or gADAM.
You can also attempt to flash standard recovery using a build 3588 standard recovery firmware image in PART3 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1005080
savage,
EDIT: roebeet answered you first so I'll just stand by and see what y'all do.
Good luck!
Rev
thanks！ Now i am using the VEGAn-Tab Build rom 5.1.1~
so what should i do next?
sorry for the confusion~
problem with installing CWM
I got my gtablet yesterday and tried to install CWM v.8 using external micro SD card. It looked like it was half way done because it could not reboot by itself and stuck at a screen asking for reboot. So I selected reboot but it did not reboot. I had to force it to close. When I pressed volume+ and power, it had this message on the upper left coner: Recover key detected, booting recovery kernel image and 3 birds in the middle of the screen. It stuck there forever without doing anything. I only installed Z4root and nothing else. How can I remove the half-done CWM and redo it again. If I can do it again, what should I look out to avoid the same error?
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I got my gtablet yesterday and tried to install CWM v.8 using external micro SD card. It looked like it was half way done because it could not reboot by itself and stuck at a screen asking for reboot. So I selected reboot but it did not reboot. I had to force it to close. When I pressed volume+ and power, it had this message on the upper left coner: Recover key detected, booting recovery kernel image and 3 birds in the middle of the screen. It stuck there forever without doing anything. I only installed Z4root and nothing else. How can I remove the half-done CWM and redo it again. If I can do it again, what should I look out to avoid the same error?
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If you got your tablet yesterday, then it probqbly had firmware 1.2.4349 on it, which is a 1.2 bootloader firmware. You tried installing a CWM made for a 1.1 bootloader. how much research did you do prior to modding? Seeing as you installed Z4root, I'd imagine that you didn't do much, as it's not needed at all to root your G-tab.
go to http://viewsonic-gtablet-for-dummies.webs.com/ and start reading at "START HERE" to get an idea of what your dealing with, and what you can and can't do...look through the entire site!
to get out of where you are now, and back to a workable base, follow the "CODE RED" instructions here: http://viewsonic-gtablet-for-dummies.webs.com/
Lastly...don't do anything else silly until you've read and understand all of the instructions on Goodintentions site...it's a GREAT resource and should be a pre-requisite for all new G-Tab owners.
I've decided to ROM my phone, I liked the Streakdroid ROM because it seems like the most up to date.
if theres a better one around I'd be happy to read about it.
but I can't make it happen.
I have clockworkmod
I have the XDA streakMOD img file aswell
I have the latest Streakdroid ROM (1.9.0)
I have the earliest Streakdroid ROM (1.5.1)
I'm lost, every set of instructions expects a level of knowledge I don't really know about (yet) I'm new to this, but I'm not a total dumbass.
can someone please tell me what I need to do to go from stock 2.2 (build 12821) to streakdroid 1.9.0?
so far I've installed clockworkmod, but when I press "reboot into recovery" it just reboots and starts afresh.
I'm stuck, I have no idea what else to try...
I've the exact same problem...
bugmenotacc said:
I've decided to ROM my phone, I liked the Streakdroid ROM because it seems like the most up to date.
if theres a better one around I'd be happy to read about it.
but I can't make it happen.
I have clockworkmod
I have the XDA streakMOD img file aswell
I have the latest Streakdroid ROM (1.9.0)
I have the earliest Streakdroid ROM (1.5.1)
I'm lost, every set of instructions expects a level of knowledge I don't really know about (yet) I'm new to this, but I'm not a total dumbass.
can someone please tell me what I need to do to go from stock 2.2 (build 12821) to streakdroid 1.9.0?
so far I've installed clockworkmod, but when I press "reboot into recovery" it just reboots and starts afresh.
I'm stuck, I have no idea what else to try...
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clockwork from the market does not work on dell streak. go to his link and grab the streakmod recovery at the bottom and follow the directions on the thread. goodluck. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840326
I've got the img file, I have no idea what to do with it...
I'm pretty sure I fastboot it, but none of my PC's recognise IMG files, I tried a few programs but nothing wants to play ball.
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
what is "-i 0x413c" ?
am I supposed to use adb or something?
Am providing because your post seems to focus on FastBoot and these are very good instructions. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8038142&postcount=1
Although a bit dated instructions are still valid just replace old clockwork mod with latest and greatest clockwork mod.
Also am assuming you have rooted your current version of 2.2 (www.google.com if you need help in rooting).
When you get to the steps to install 1.9.0, if clockwork is installed correctly, you will install zip via sdcard not update package. If your instructions are in blue letters to install update page you do not have clockwork install on your Streak. "What you need to know about the Dell Streak - PDF" has screen shot of what clockwork looks like, yours should look the same.
By the way I run Windows 7 64 bit version and never had any issues because of it, any and all issues was the operator (AKA me) If you are running the same and believe that is causing your problems again use www.google.com to find your answer.com. Hope this helps.
I had the EXACT SAME issues up until the other day. There's a walkthrough, in word file, of how to do all this using QDL tool. I cannot remember for the life of me where I saw it, but I know it referenced the repairtool zip file from streakdroid.com website under downloads. I used the word file with QDL and, it worked first shot. Once you get cwm on the phone, 1.9 will load first shot. Make sure you have the install.txt file on your memory card, so you get everything you want, and nothing you dont. I had all launchers selected, and no apps, and it was damn near perfect. All I had to do was go in and downlaod my normal, and it was good. One thing to mention, as soon as you get cwm loaded, do a nandroid backup before you load streakdroid. Just in case, as a CYA.
Instructions you are talking about are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=12763606
I'd post a link to my solution but I can't post links yet, but there's a PDF that explainss it all in the developers forum for this phone.
get it, it's worth it.
Hi guys and girls, I have just purchased a HD2 and would like to install android gingerbread (or whatever is easiest and best)... i have read through the how-to threads on here made by tytung - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905060 - (including the apparent 'beginners' guide for installing ROMs etc) a million times and being the worlds most useless person with a mobile i just dont have the courage to do it as i dont understand none of the terminology or how to install any of the links etc... could somebody please point me in the direction of a full step-by-step guide for dummies lol
i am currently running on:
flash size: 512mb
OS version: 5.2.21864 (21864.5.0.81)
ROM version: 1.43.405.1 (70124) WWE
ROM date: 10/26/09
Radio version: 2.04.50.22_2
(i believe these are the ones most mentioned in the threads... but mean nothing to me )
i could literally do with the dummies guide with pictures the lot if possible lol.. BUT any help for a so called 'newb' would be very much appreciated.
thanks in advance
Tbh the easiest thing to do is flash hard spl then boot your desired build via SD. Unfortunately I'm on my phone so I can't link but if search the hd2 thread its all there. Also if you Google hd2 android Roms there all in one place and also tell u what type they are nand, SD ect. If I get to my PC later I'll link all the info.
Hope this helps.
Ok here u go all the info u need should be here. May have to paste the URL as im still on my phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732380
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thanks for that... i would like to install the gingerbread android from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905060 as this one looks like the newest/most stable version that has everything working..but because my phone has been factory reset and i think i need the correct radio i am not sure where to get that and how to install it onto the phone to even begin...
i am sorry, i know i am a complete hassle but ya know, the phone is expensive and im a newb, dont want to break it ....
(i held the down vol button and switched it on the other day to see what happens and then the phone didnt switch back on for like 5 mins after, it **** me right up lol, need to be totally sure im doing the right things from now on before i give myself a mental breakdown lol)
i do like the layout of that thread thought where its a step-by-step so id know if i were doing the right things
since the phone is stocked what i have downloaded so far is:
RUU_Leo_S_HTC_WWE_3.14.405.2_Radio_15.42.50.11U_2.15.50.14_LEO_S_Ship.exe ... can somebody please confirm that this is the correct thing that i need to install first by going to ROMupdateutility.exe!! .. and anything else i need to do for this...
then i have ''DFT_LEO_MAGLDR113_DAF.rar'' downloaded
aswell as ''MAGLDR_CWM_Recovery_v3.2.0.0_for_NexusHD2_135M.zip'' and the ''NexusHD2-Gingerbread_V3.2a_NAND_(Android-2.3.7).zip''
but which HSPL is best to install to do this? and where to download it from? ... on some threads here they say that HSPL4 is the best, but others say that its not fully safe to use? ...
are these the only things that i have to have to install this? and could somebody please put up a quick step-by-step to install it all pleeeeeeeeeeease, i would be eternally grateful lol
Found this mate
The first thing to do is this
After that then follow step 2 and 3 of Installation Guide for MAGLDR 1.13 in the thread you have posted this will give you CWM and the actual ROM.
The first step is the trickiest but you only have to do it the once and then you can get most ROMs flashed. The most important thing is not to interupt any of the processes or you will brick the device. Btw have a look here too
i followed the steps from the first link you sent and installed recovery, magldr etc... but now on the last step when installing the nand android roms i am stuck...the steps are not clear and there are no roms links to download... the phone is in magldr mode now and i dont know what to do from here.... please help
kezman11 said:
i followed the steps from the first link you sent and installed recovery, magldr etc... but now on the last step when installing the nand android roms i am stuck...the steps are not clear and there are no roms links to download... the phone is in magldr mode now and i dont know what to do from here.... please help
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View the "Detailed guide" section here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893620 (it instructs you on how to flash roms via magldr; ignore the version of magldr mentioned in step 1).
whats happened is that i have put the gingerbread version from the link i posted into the sd root, but there are 3 files (boot, meta and system) but no files to run?????
i forgot to install the ''NexusHD2-Gingerbread_V3.2a_NAND_(Android-2.3.7).zip'' at the beginning to i installed it afterwards as another thread said i could do if i went into the USB mass stg ... but now, with the 3 files, i dont know what to run on my computer to install android :/
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whats happened is that i have put the gingerbread version from the link i posted into the sd root, but there are 3 files (boot, meta and system) but no files to run?????
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So follow the instructions given in that rom's post (See "Installation Guide for MAGLDR 1.13" in it's thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905060).
in the post it says ''Enter ClockworkMod Recovery when you're on MAGLDR 1.13 (hold "Power" button during boot) and select "AD Recovery" or "Boot AD SD" (if ever copied CWM's initrd.gz and zImage to SD).''
when i go to AD Recovery it says ''no boot sources''
when i go to Boot AS SD it says
''andoid load at 11800000
from microSD
load zimage
k: /zimage
SD KERNEL OPEN FAILED''
kezman11 said:
whats happened is that i have put the gingerbread version from the link i posted into the sd root, but there are 3 files (boot, meta and system) but no files to run?????
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Have you unzipped the file because I believe you place the zip onto your SD still zipped up the flash it using CWM.
Somebody correct me i'm wrong please last thing I booted on my HD2 was via SD and was many months ago.
awww i am beginning to wish i hadnt started ... how do i do that now? i am at the main maglrd screen, when i go to USB mass storage and plug in my usb nothing comes up now either?
if nobody knows please just tell me how to cancel and put it back as it was with windows 6.5 ... thats better than nothing
OK go here and download the file. Unzip it to your desktop boot your handset normally copy the unzipped file to to the root of your SD card then open the folder with your phone and click CLRCAD nothing will happen dont worry then click haret. It should boot be patient as far as I can see it's the same ROM but just in SD format.
how do you run the handset normally now? i am at the magldr screen now and everytime i turn the phone it this screen comes up ...??
kezman11 said:
how do you run the handset normally now? i am at the magldr screen now and everytime i turn the phone it this screen comes up ...??
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Installing magldr erases your OS, so basically it's the only thing on your device at this point.
RESOLVED !!
Massive thank you to Bebida for helping me to get this working .... the man is a legend !!!
the only issues i have found is that i cant add a new contact.. it goes to sync with email address (for some reason) but then after i fill in the details it still doesnt add ??? dont know whether im doing something wrong or whether theres an issue there !!!
and also every now and again, when i press the apps button it flickers but doesnt come on, but if i leave it a few minutes and then try again, or go into the settings screen it seems to work fine !!!
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oh and also that the battery seems to be getting eaten rather quickly...whether thats because there alot more going on with the screen now with apps etc i dont know, but im having to order a back up battery i think because i dont have the time to charge up during the day
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the only issues i have found is that i cant add a new contact.. it goes to sync with email address (for some reason) but then after i fill in the details it still doesnt add ??? dont know whether im doing something wrong or whether theres an issue there !!!
and also every now and again, when i press the apps button it flickers but doesnt come on, but if i leave it a few minutes and then try again, or go into the settings screen it seems to work fine !!!
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oh and also that the battery seems to be getting eaten rather quickly...whether thats because there alot more going on with the screen now with apps etc i dont know, but im having to order a back up battery i think because i dont have the time to charge up during the day
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It may be worth going to settings>accounts&sync>google to see if you have auto sync contacts checked if so uncheck and try and add a contact again to see if it is related to that.
My best advise would be to look through the thread where you got the ROM as 9 outa 10 times the issues have been raised and a fix posted.
As for battery it's more than likely you have been hammering the usage and data downloading apps and stuff, I know I do when I flash a new ROM but again check the thread my man.
Hello. I'm a 55 year-old newbie to the wonderful world of Android, courtesy of my kid's continuously-rebooting Dell Streak 5 (AT&T, USA). It all started with the Froyo 2.2 OTA update in late 2011. The Streak would not boot after that update completed (WiFi - FIOS). We called Dell, and they advised that we Factory Reset it. That worked, and we thought all was well. Now several months later and 2000 factory resets later, my kid requested an iPhone for Christmas, and I re-claimed the Streak. I called Dell last week, and of course they wasted several hours of my time, ultimately telling me that my phone was out of warranty, but that for $249 I could buy a new phone. I advised several reps and a supervisor that Dell's OTA 2.2 update caused the problem, and that I should not be charged for any resolution to that problem. End of that story - here I am, after spending all of Saturday and most of Sunday attempting to downgrade back to 1.6. Here's what I have done:
I used SuperOneClick and successfully rooted the phone
I have used many recovery mods, ALL of which seem to lead to a black screen after selecting option 2. However, the Clockworkmod "alternate" recovery method did work. I downloaded a 4399 stock recovery zipped file, copied it to the Streak's SD card, then renamed the entire zipped file to "Update.zip". Then I used FastBoot, and flashed the Clockworkmod alternate recovery "recovery.alt.img" to the Streak. I used fastboot to reboot the Streak, then held the two Volume buttons, selected Option 2, and made my way through the awkward menu - but ultimately I was able to install "Update.zip" successfully. Upon the reboot, I am stuck with the Dell logo. I have tried factory resetting at this point, starting again from "scratch", only to return to the same old story: stuck at Dell logo. I read somewhere that it could take 10 minutes for the Streak to boot, but I have waited for 30 minutes plus.
An hour ago I was too frustrated to continue trying to downgrade to 1.6, so I read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1334487. I used the clockwork 3.0.1.9 recovery method, and attempted to upgrade to 2.3.?. This was not an "alternate" method (which had not worked in two days), but after flashing the recovery.img to the Streak, and using the 2.3.? "Update.pkg" on the SD card, the Streak did begin to verify the package - then it started the update, then - REBOOT. The first time this happened, I waited for 30 minutes, thinking that the upgrade was happening in the background while displaying the Dell logo, as Windows updates sometimes do. But then I yanked the battery, and started that process again. The next time and every subsequent attempt to perform this upgrade results in a reboot as the "verifying package" is occurring.
At this point I feel as though I am spinning my wheels, so I'm putting out an All Points Bulletin for some advice and/or help.
Thanks in advance! John in Dallas
John, have you tried with another update.pkg? The thread you link to is from sreak 7, could that be the issue? If I was you I would try one of the 407 deodexed ROMS from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1376896
I did not realize that thread was for the Streak 7. Thanks for pointing that out. I have tried several others, but nothing like what you have provided.
Being new to this technology, I have not yet quite grasped all the terminology and theory. Can I mix and match the recovery images with the Update packages? For example, where "TheManii" states that StreakMod must be pre-installed, then he provides a (407) base_v1.zip , is it OK for me to use the Clockworkmod recovery.alt.img (which has seemingly worked well on my Streak) with his base_v1.zip? Or MUST I use the StreakMod recovery image in conjunction with his base_v1.zip?
I assume that I am supposed to follow the same procedure as before:
- Save the base_v1.zip to the Streak's SD card - renamed to "Update.zip"
- use "fastboot mode" to transfer the recovery.img from PC to the Streak
- boot the Streak into recovery mode, select option 2
- then select the recovery option to load from the "Update.zip" on the SD
How long should it take to install the base and the update?
I understand that the "base" is just that, and I will also need to flash the "update", but the other "bloat" stuff is optional.
I will give this a try shortly - then re-post. Thank you!
I am not the expert here, but from what I've gathered you need the correct recovery image only when you are flashing an official update, since those updates come as encrypted ".pkg" files. I think (please check also the threads on flashing modified ROMs) that ROMs that end on ".zip" are not encrypted and don't need a special recovery file. I hope someone with actual experience on this can confirm if I am correct.
Edit: I just notice that the thread I linked to specifies that installing the matching "pkg" is a prerequisite to installing the "zip" -- this is admittedly more complex than I thought it would be. You are probably better off just installing one of the stock ROMs first just to recover your Streak -- I had recently updated to the 407 (Korean) Gingerbread ROM and like it very much; there are instructions of puttiing it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416718
John,
To flash a stock ROM you need a stock recovery.
To flash a custom ROM you need StreakMod Recovery.
Even if the files are not altered any ROM packaged as a zip is a "custom" rom.
To get you started (and get your Streak working) you should flash a stock ROM. I recommend BB 351 as the most stable stock ROM.
Put the pkg file for 351 on the root of your SD card named update.pkg
Use fastboot to flash the 351 recovery,
Use fastboot reboot to reboot the Streak and as it reboots hold both volume buttons to get to recovery
Select option 2 to install 351.
If you decide to use a different stock ROM the instructions are the same, just use the correct files.
If you really want Gingerbread then flash the latest stock GB ROM and then install the DSC version of GB. See the DSC thread in the development section for info.
I've been looking for a downloadable "BB 351" since you posted - cannot locate it. I found the base 351 zipped file, but not the "pkg". Any hints?
Also, when I first attempted that "407 - base_v1.zip" installation, I used clockworkmod, named the base_v1.zip to "Update.zip", and it worked to a small degree. After confirming that the installation was successful, I rebooted the Streak, and after 3 minutes I saw a "O" logo with "elloh" beneath it. Unfortunately it never entered into a "home page" - but rather the Streak reverted to the Dell logo, and that was that.
You might try the links in my signature to find what you need - the wiki is a good place to start.
Edit: the reason you had no success with the zip you flashed is because a ROM flashed from a zip is incomplete. That is why you need to flash the stock rom it is based on first. The ROMs packaged as zips do not install some needed system files, that is why you see instructions to install those first.
You have more reading to do before you understand the process of updating/modding the Streak.
I did locate the BB 351 package just seconds after posting that I could not find it. I've now bookmarked it. I continue to have not-so-good luck.
On the "407" Base_v1.zip installation, suggested by the first poster, the installation went further than any other attempt. I actually saw the "O" with "olleh" beneath it onscreen for a few minutes, but then, poof, it was gone - replaced by the Dell logo. If I am successful, will the Dell logo still be displayed, or will the "O" or some other logo replace the Dell logo upon a successful installation?
After downloading the 351 package and corresponding recovery.img, I reached one point where the status indicator bar reached 100%, but then everything apparently froze. Rather than panic and quickly yank the battery, I left it alone for 15 more minutes. There was no change, so I removed the battery and started again. Now, after many more attempts, I see the "Verifying Update", and then the Streak reboots. Each time I leave it for several minutes in hope that it is installing the Update in the background. But nothing happens. Just reboot after reboot - with Dell logo.
I know that I am very close, so I am not giving up. But I am worn out - PLUS the Super Bowl is starting right now. I'll pick this up again tomorrow night.
If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, please post - remembering that I'm a newbie and may not understand your technical slang, although I am a Telecom Engineer now working exclusively with VoIP, so I am technical. It's been fun tinkering so far, but it would be nice to reach a happy ending! Cheers.
John - North Texas
Thanks for that tip, Marvin02. I do understand. Applying the base was step 1. I did not perform step 2: applying the update. Without the update, the base could not "launch". Unfortunately today I have returned to the wonderful world of IP Telephony, Gateways, UC, and Linux. At this moment I have no battery for the Streak, as I gave it to my daughter during the Christmas break. Yesterday I was using my son's battery, but he returned to college yesterday evening. I ordered a battery last Thursday, and it is due to arrive today. I was shocked to discover that the Streak cannot power on with only external power - it requires a battery.
I also know that I have merely scratched the surface of this technology. After I recover this Streak, I plan to install a ROM Manager, perform a backup, then experiment with other mods. But right now the mission is to revive the Streak paperweight.
Thanks!
ROM Manager and similar apps don't play well with the Streak. Don't use them.
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When you tried to install BB 407 you were installing a gingerbread ROM.
BB351 is a Froyo ROM. There have been some reports of problems reverting from GB to Froyo.
I suggest that you use fastboot to flash:
The recovery for BB 351 or BB 360
amss.mbn
dsp1.mb1
Then reboot to recovery and try installing the update.pkg.
For some reason some Streaks need the baseband files flashed first before the Froyo ROM will install properly. This happened with my Streak when reverting from GB.
blackscreen after selecting option 2
When i select option 2 from the recovery screen it is just a black screen. is there a way to fix this?
upgrade to Longthorn 2.6 is the most one I like
I flash the ROM to Longthorn 2.6. Strictly follow up the step.
My Dell Streak 5 now faster than before, no Dell Stage respone error anymore.
flashing light also resolved (read the instruction in [ROM] Longthorn 2.6 topic.)
Which is the best rom to go with?
I've downloaded _n0p_'s DSC v0.7 and Tenorntex's Longhorn 2.1 v2, seeing as these 2 were the newest and latest and had Android 2.3.3
Are there any other better rom's or has anyone tried the 2 I listed, if so whats the difference?
Thanks
Better is very vague when it comes to ROM's it all depends on what you want in a Rom. I have old Simple Streak 1.2. Yes there is newer ROM's out but this one works perfect for what I need. In my Case Stability.
DSC is the most actively developed/supported. Plenty stable for me. I don't think any of the earlier Froyo based ROMs are being developed further.
I meant as far as Stability, Performance and up to date, I don't care about the Stage UI and was gunna theme it myself or use SPB Shell 3D.
Could someone point me in the direction to an easy install rom?
I don't wanna install "these update pkg's" after renaming and then plug my phone into the pc and open cmd and then type this in on the pc. et cetera et cetera
I just wanna download a zip drag it to the card, bootup in safemode and install from sd card.
I'd consider doing all that work if I weren't testing out the device.
I won it off ebay, the guy replaced the screen and said it's been randomly rebooting ever since. But he never did a factory reset or new rom install ever since fixing the screen, so I just wanna simply install a rom and see if it works then go on from there.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Could someone point me in the direction to an easy install rom?
I don't wanna install "these update pkg's" after renaming and then plug my phone into the pc and open cmd and then type this in on the pc. et cetera et cetera
I just wanna download a zip drag it to the card, bootup in safemode and install from sd card.
I'd consider doing all that work if I weren't testing out the device.
I won it off ebay, the guy replaced the screen and said it's been randomly rebooting ever since. But he never did a factory reset or new rom install ever since fixing the screen, so I just wanna simply install a rom and see if it works then go on from there.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Unfortunately I do not believe that anyone can change the way that the Streak works just so it is more convenient for you or so that you don't have to learn anything.
In the time you took to navigate to XDA and make your post you could have flashed a ROM onto your Streak - plugging it in and everything.
The only ROM you can install by just putting it on the SD Card is the same one that is currently on the Streak, if you don't mind holding down a couple of buttons and using recovery mode.
n1nj4Lo said:
Could someone point me in the direction to an easy install rom?
I don't wanna install "these update pkg's" after renaming and then plug my phone into the pc and open cmd and then type this in on the pc. et cetera et cetera
I just wanna download a zip drag it to the card, bootup in safemode and install from sd card.
I'd consider doing all that work if I weren't testing out the device.
I won it off ebay, the guy replaced the screen and said it's been randomly rebooting ever since. But he never did a factory reset or new rom install ever since fixing the screen, so I just wanna simply install a rom and see if it works then go on from there.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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If anyone is wondering why developers leave and give the site a bad reputation look no further. Someone with over 600 posts under his username should not be making noob posts like this one. With so many posts he knows how to use the search engine and the wiki, but I guess when it comes to our device using the search engine and the wiki is an inconvenience, along with renaming a file "update.pkg".
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Unfortunately I do not believe that anyone can change the way that the Streak works just so it is more convenient for you or so that you don't have to learn anything.
In the time you took to navigate to XDA and make your post you could have flashed a ROM onto your Streak - plugging it in and everything.
The only ROM you can install by just putting it on the SD Card is the same one that is currently on the Streak, if you don't mind holding down a couple of buttons and using recovery mode.
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So would that be this: Streak_407_20707_14.pkg ? According to the first post above me do I rename it?
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If anyone is wondering why developers leave and give the site a bad reputation look no further. Someone with over 600 posts under his username should not be making noob posts like this one. With so many posts he knows how to use the search engine and the wiki, but I guess when it comes to our device using the search engine and the wiki is an inconvenience, along with renaming a file "update.pkg".
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Some people learn better through interaction where they can actually ask questions... I don't have over 600 posts so who are you talking about? Furthermore if you are talking about first thing I'd do is learn how to read mr wise guy, secondly!! You tell me how one is supposed to learn which rom is the best based on user reviews and opinions, where do I go to find that out and wheres the wiki on that, unless you expect people to read 200 and 300 page threads also? I have barely 150 posts and rarely post at all unless it is to ask questions or make requests. It's not like I have 600 posts and every single one of them are questions.
This is only my second time dealing with android and second time flashing android first time it was simply moving a zip to the sdcard and booting up into safe mode and selecting update through sdcard, so certainly I'd be baffled and have questions when one time it was so easy and the second time I've gotta jump through hoops and everything.
Lastly since WHEN Is asking a Question SOOOO wrong in the Dell Streak 5 Q&A Category???? It's not like I posted it in the wrong area or something, but ohhh no'es how dare n00b be confused and need a lil help/guidance of some experienced users, ohh mercy me the drama in that!!
Last time I checked that is what XDA is here for, for people to learn, not to be attacked by asshat trolls like you.
If anyone is wondering why XDA has a multitude more lurkers than posters look no further than to the hardass that is Strephon Alkhalikoi View Postwho can't stand to see a n00b in need of help!
Like this
Flashing/Updating
Installing a recovery
Download appropriate recovery to flash from Stock Recoveries or Custom recoveries
Enter fastboot mode on your phone
Flash recovery with fastboot: fastboot flash recovery <path to recovery.img>
After flashing is complete: fastboot reboot to reboot
Finished
If you are using a custom recovery see Disabling recovery overwrite in stock roms and follow the steps there to prevent the Streak from over writing the recovery. Re-install your custom recovery after following those steps.
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BUT THE VERY FIRST THING THE WIKI SAYS IS To Stay AWAY From Fastboot, but this tells you to use Fastboot... So what gives and which is it? LoL
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Like thisBUT THE VERY FIRST THING THE WIKI SAYS IS To Stay AWAY From Fastboot, but this tells you to use Fastboot... So what gives and which is it? LoL
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I hope that you can actually read better than that. The wiki does not say to stay away from fastboot. It clearly states two commands that should not be used on the Streak. It goes onto give a number of examples of using fastboot.
I hope that you other 157 posts (as I wtite this) on XDA were not as tiresome or ill-informed as the ones you have posted here.
The information you need is here in the forums, available at the links in my signature, and on other forums. Please exercise some patience and read the info.
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I hope that you can actually read better than that. The wiki does not say to stay away from fastboot. It clearly states two commands that should not be used on the Streak. It goes onto give a number of examples of using fastboot.
I hope that you other 157 posts (as I wtite this) on XDA were not as tiresome or ill-informed as the ones you have posted here.
The information you need is here in the forums, available at the links in my signature, and on other forums. Please exercise some patience and read the info.
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Uhh yea sory... I forgot about the 2 options to stay away from, just the dangerous part stayed with me. LoL
Do I need to be at a certain android version or can I make a semi-major update leap?
Also it says
Installing a stock rom
Reinstalling a stock rom will wipe all data!
1. Download stock rom pkg and recovery to install
2. Copy pkg to sdcard and rename to update.pkg
3. Install matching stock recovery
4. Enter recovery mode
5. After recovery loads press Camera to begin process
6. Finished
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Do I need the recovery.img as well? It said nothing about a img file or anything just said "matching stock recovery" so yea, is that the right thing?
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First I'm gunna try factory reset and see if that fixes the random reboot problem, hopefully it does the seller said he just installed the new screen and never did anything except for just trying to powering it up, use normally and it would reboot suddenly.
WELL NO DUH, you need to restore everything back to default settings with a factory/hard reset. Thats like trying to install a video card or webcam and expecting it to work right away without installing the dirvers. - Hopefully!
Well it's only getting as far as the dell logo screen/splash screen. I've tried the entering safe mode but nothing yet, once it's powered on it just sits at that screen.
dsc is great and very stable if you dont mind the few following quirks.
1. google maps will always run in the background unless you freeze it. This will drain your battery quite quickly
2. Wifi might or might not be broken, if it is broken use wifi analyzer if not profit
the benefits of dsc?
fast
running GB instead of froyo
dpi change is awesome.
screen default orientation is awesome
stable other than those few bugs
Battery life was decent.
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Im however just running 2.2 froyo on a stock rogers. The battery life is amazing on stock 2.2 (a whole day, and still have about 30% with heavy usage and constant 3g) and the wifi works fine. For me this is the most stable rom however it is a bit slow compared to DSC. This phone is used for work so it has to just.. work.
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Havent really tried the other roms yet, but depending on what you want out of the phone you can try the DSC and see if you can live with these little quirks.
Yea I was leaning more towards DSC than Longhorn, it looks like it's updated more frequently too.
Bad & Good News
Turns out when the guy replaced the screen he fried the mobo... Me and a friend at a small local pc store tried everything from rooting with new rom to factory resets. Always had the same problem.
But the guy at the pc store sells phones also and said he'd give me $100.00 credit to a new factory refirbed, rooted and unlocked dell streak mini if I gave him the one we tried to repair.