Seen alot of blogs explaining how to update the android of Dell streak phones from AT&T and O2 but none for the Rogers with build number 7921.
Well i spent some time when i got my new phone to find out how to do it and to my surprise it was hard to find how to but easy to actually do it.
Only to follow 2 different site tutorials to get this done.
1. Follow the last part of the tutorial to get your streak to version 6601 ATT&T
after this phrase "If you just wanted to revert to O2 1.6 (build 4399) then you are done. If you are going to AT&T 1.6 (build 6601) we have to change the system so it will upgrade the the AT&T ROM."
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=805112
once you got your streak to 1.6 ATT&T build 6601 you must follow a simple tutorial with interactive video and even has a video so you can make it work with your win7 X64 witch alot of tutorials don't help with.
2. Follow this part to the letter and if you have trouble they have a FAQ section and even supply all the files you need.
QDLTool Visual Tutorials (for Windows only)
http://streakdroid.com/?page_id=92
In this second part all you have to do in general is set up all your needed drivers and stuff in windows then open the program and press RUN. Just make sure you do all the steps without missing one.
No need to go through the fastboot or recovery menu in this part.
And it gives you Full US version of android 2.2 from a locked version of Rogers android 1.6.
Hope this will help my fellow Canadian Streakers
Thanks for Taking time to do this for fellow streakers
lufc said:
Thanks for Taking time to do this for fellow streakers
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No problem. It's my first one ever so i hope i passed to hole point and helped some (dell irritated) people.
Actually, all you need is the 2nd step - QDLTool doesn't require any specific version installed on the phone.
Glad you like the visual tutorials .. let me know if theres anything I can do to improve them.
kantras said:
Actually, all you need is the 2nd step - QDLTool doesn't require any specific version installed on the phone.
Glad you like the visual tutorials .. let me know if theres anything I can do to improve them.
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The only problem i have now is i can't seem to change or hear the notification when i go into the menu to see them.
Also i heard the gps doesn't work on some models but i haven't inserted the sim card because i'm waiting for the rebel to come in the mail but without the sim card the gps doesn't work for me.
The notifications setting and brightness are fixed in steves newest rom
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ok i see i can upgrade to steve's 1.5.3 only thing is do i use the one with AMSS or the V2.1 baseband
I'm unlocking it with a Rebel simcard
In the guid (Beyond QDLTool) it says to use 1.5.3 + AMSS 1.5.1+. But i have read here and there that if your using the rebel simcard you have to use the No baseband one. So do i use the 1.5.3 no baseband and use the AMSS 1.5.1+ and follow all in the guide or do i juste use the 1.5.3 no baseband and skip the AMSS 1.5.1+ in the guide?
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In the guid (Beyond QDLTool) it says to use 1.5.3 + AMSS 1.5.1+. But i have read here and there that if your using the rebel simcard you have to use the No baseband one. So do i use the 1.5.3 no baseband and use the AMSS 1.5.1+ and follow all in the guide or do i juste use the 1.5.3 no baseband and skip the AMSS 1.5.1+ in the guide?
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im not 100% but i think you just need to flash the no baseband version thats it , you could ask that in the thread for that rom just to be certain
Hey...I have the rogers streak and was wondering if I update to dj steve's custom rom will i run into issues when the actual Rogers 2.2 comes out? Will I be able to put the stock version back on? I am a bit worried for warranty purposes as well...can it be brought back to stock or is it a one way ticket? Reason I ask is I also have several phones including a Rogers Acer liquid e and unfortunetly can't go back to the stock version of froyo because of some thing Acer and Rogers did in the update that recognizes the fact my phone was rooted and not running a rogers baseband or something like that...I just sold my Galaxy s because I was sick of dealing with Samsung and their issues....So from what I can tell Rogers is only releasing the froyo update in late spring and 3-4 months is crazy considering most of the other countries already have froyo on their streaks...Man Rogers is so bad for their updates...Anyways...can i temporarily update to the leaked versions or should I wait? Thanks
maek_it_happen said:
im not 100% but i think you just need to flash the no baseband version thats it , you could ask that in the thread for that rom just to be certain
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you are correct. if you want to use the rebelsim, you HAVE TO use the no baseband version. 1.5.3 is the latest version
thanks for the great guide, I just got mine today and its already running 2.2 on 318 baseband
its true that u can qdl from any version though so I went straight from 1.6 to 2.2 prerelease then to 318 using the link in the streakdroid guide for beyond qdl
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
Thanks to the OP, I updated my Rogers Streak from stock 1.6 to 2.2 to StreakDroid 1.6 yesterday!
Despite my reservations, it couldn't have been easier. I used the QDLTool to jump from 1.6 to 2.2 directly, and I then followed the additional instructions on the StreakDroid site to flash the rom. The hardest part was installing ClockworkMod Recovery prior to all that to do a rom backup. For some reason it took many tries to get it to hold, but eventually it worked.
Unfortunately I may be in the minority but I dislike the new homescreen layout. I still haven't found a way to get icons and widgets to stay close together like they did in the stock 1.6 version.
Hi guys,
I guess i have bricked the device while updating to 2.2.
As far as i know i have done nothing wrong i followed the Guide step by Step and Downgrade to AT&T firmware as the first guide in this post.
While i was running QLDtool it errored out and Turned off by itself. After since i have tried everything and the Device just Doesn't have power anymore. Pluging into wall socket is not giving anything either.
Any thoughts on this?? Any Help will be appreciated.
Archeob said:
Unfortunately I may be in the minority but I dislike the new homescreen layout. I still haven't found a way to get icons and widgets to stay close together like they did in the stock 1.6 version.
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from what i understand, you need a launcher that can let you edit the number or rows and columns on each homescreen, im currently using launcher pro and have 8 columns and 6 rows in landscape. hope this helps as im a new user too so not sure if this is what you meant
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from what i understand, you need a launcher that can let you edit the number or rows and columns on each homescreen, im currently using launcher pro and have 8 columns and 6 rows in landscape. hope this helps as im a new user too so not sure if this is what you meant
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You're exactly right. I spent an hour reinstalling StreakDroid 1.6.0 with different DPI settings before giving up in frustration, but I found the settings menu for ADW the next day. I used a 6 x 6 grid and disabled automatic stretching, and that way my picture frames look perfect.
Great work on the rom guys! My Streak feels much more smooth and responsive than under stock 1.6.
Andy you shouldn't have a problem as long as you get a copy of the Update.pig you should be able to revert back.
Archeob said:
Thanks to the OP, I updated my Rogers Streak from stock 1.6 to 2.2 to StreakDroid 1.6 yesterday!
Despite my reservations, it couldn't have been easier. I used the QDLTool to jump from 1.6 to 2.2 directly, and I then followed the additional instructions on the StreakDroid site to flash the rom. The hardest part was installing ClockworkMod Recovery prior to all that to do a rom backup. For some reason it took many tries to get it to hold, but eventually it worked.
Unfortunately I may be in the minority but I dislike the new homescreen layout. I still haven't found a way to get icons and widgets to stay close together like they did in the stock 1.6 version.
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Also check your density on the 1.6 streakdroid install. when i used us120 or denisty120- -160 they were to far apart. i also found that US180 didn't work the phone wouldn't boot. i had to use density180 vs us180 and everything is perfect. right amount of space. i installed just gingerbread stock launcher and im using the adw ex launcher its the best in my eyes.
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Andy you shouldn't have a problem as long as you get a copy of the Update.pig you should be able to revert back.
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Thanks...I still may wait though...I rooted my Acer liquid e and also just picked up a Samsung Captivate to play with and use as a back up..streak is so big...lol..nice to have a phone that fits in your pocket..... and since selling my GTi9000 i kind of missed it.....I love the streak and really don't want to void the warranty or better yet brick either...I am going to treat my captivate to the lagfix for now and maybe try gingerbread on my Liquid e...Been doing some reading and they are almost there...Still a few bugs however should not be long before they are worked out...As you probably noticed i love phones and have had like 30 phones in the last year...lol...Streak is my favorite so far...Have not touched my laptop much since i got it..Any news on when Rogers will come out with the official version of froyo? I read someone that April is the soonest? Anyone here anything else? I hope they come out with the update shortly ...otherwise I may be forced to root it...Any news would be appreciated..Cheers
umar.ranjha said:
Hi guys,
I guess i have bricked the device while updating to 2.2.
As far as i know i have done nothing wrong i followed the Guide step by Step and Downgrade to AT&T firmware as the first guide in this post.
While i was running QLDtool it errored out and Turned off by itself. After since i have tried everything and the Device just Doesn't have power anymore. Pluging into wall socket is not giving anything either.
Any thoughts on this?? Any Help will be appreciated.
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Pull the battery out and put it back in.
If the streak looses power, it will be stuck in a power off state and plugging in the cord will do nothing.
After you reseated the battery, you should be able to charge the device again.
After it is charged, follow from where you left off.
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Hey guys. This is my first post on this forum, although I've been lurking for quite some time.
When 2.1 had just come out, there was an X10 flasher that would flash 2.1 to X10a phones, which was great for people like me who were on AT&T and hadn't gotten the update yet (and STILL haven't). I noticed that there's a 2.1 rom for the X10a and I was wondering if there's any reason I should switch over to that. If so, can I just use the flashers listed over in that forum, or is there something I need to do to my X10a now that it's running an X10i firmware?
This is sortof related, as well. I want to install xrecovery, so I downloaded the Busybox installer from the market, but it won't install. Surely not because of my X10i firmware, eh?
I apologize for the newbie questions. This is my first android phone and I'm still learning all of the intimate details of the OS.
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Hey guys. This is my first post on this forum, although I've been lurking for quite some time.
When 2.1 had just come out, there was an X10 flasher that would flash 2.1 to X10a phones, which was great for people like me who were on AT&T and hadn't gotten the update yet (and STILL haven't). I noticed that there's a 2.1 rom for the X10a and I was wondering if there's any reason I should switch over to that. If so, can I just use the flashers listed over in that forum, or is there something I need to do to my X10a now that it's running an X10i firmware?
This is sortof related, as well. I want to install xrecovery, so I downloaded the Busybox installer from the market, but it won't install. Surely not because of my X10i firmware, eh?
I apologize for the newbie questions. This is my first android phone and I'm still learning all of the intimate details of the OS.
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There is no reason to switch if you are happy with your current FW. However, if you want, yes you can choose the flash tool on here to switch from one 2.1 version to another. Regarding busybox, you need to be rooted to install it.
I'm rooted. I think the problem with busybox is my microsd is currently in my nook. I just rooted it yesterday.
Anyway, the reason I want to switch firmware is because I'd like to try out some custom roms. I just wanted to make sure there wasn't anything I needed to do other than use the flasher before flashing my phone. My friend somehow managed to screw up his Xperia the other night when flashing the old 1.6 rom. We're still trying to figure out the problem.
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I'm rooted. I think the problem with busybox is my microsd is currently in my nook. I just rooted it yesterday.
Anyway, the reason I want to switch firmware is because I'd like to try out some custom roms. I just wanted to make sure there wasn't anything I needed to do other than use the flasher before flashing my phone. My friend somehow managed to screw up his Xperia the other night when flashing the old 1.6 rom. We're still trying to figure out the problem.
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You can NOT flash from 2.1 to 1.6 with the normal method. You need to download the AT&T unbrick FW and use it with the flash tool. Hopefully, this will solve your friend's problem.
Thanks so much! I'm going to test it out on mine before I try to tell him how to do it (he's not very tech savvy. haha).
I have to disagree. I have ATT and I originally flashed the x10a Brazil Generic and I had Voice Search. I just tried the newest x10i .24 update and I lost the Voice Search (google app that is only currently available in the USA and Froyo 2.2 or with factory software). I just flashed back with the Global x10a and the Voice Search tab (microphone) showed up for a second on first start, but quickly disappeared and the normal tab (magnifying glass) showed up. I am currently searching to forums looking for the Brazil x10a version to reflash my phone and get my voice search back...it is far and away the best feature on my phone...I hope I can find it.
Happy New Year everybody!
I bought my Streak from BestBuy with 1.6 installed.
The OTA 2.2 update supposed to be before the New Year, but my System Update still shows "No software updates available at this time."
What's going on here? Who (Dell or AT&T) is delaying the update, and, more importantly, why?
Are they working on rectifying earlier bugs before releasing the final USA version, or just lazy? Or the update takes too much data bandwidth, and AT&T is trying not to overload their system
So, did anybody who bought Streak from BestBuy or Dell with 1.6 received the official update?
Best wishes in the New Year!
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Happy New Year everybody!
I bought my Streak from BestBuy with 1.6 installed.
The OTA 2.2 update supposed to be before the New Year, but my System Update still shows "No software updates available at this time."
What's going on here? Who (Dell or AT&T) is delaying the update, and, more importantly, why?
Are they working on rectifying earlier bugs before releasing the final USA version, or just lazy? Or the update takes too much data bandwidth, and AT&T is trying not to overload their system
So, did anybody who bought Streak from BestBuy or Dell with 1.6 received the official update?
Best wishes in the New Year!
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If you dig around more you will find a leaked email indicating mid january release date.
ZodiacPhoto said:
Happy New Year everybody!
I bought my Streak from BestBuy with 1.6 installed.
The OTA 2.2 update supposed to be before the New Year, but my System Update still shows "No software updates available at this time."
What's going on here? Who (Dell or AT&T) is delaying the update, and, more importantly, why?
Are they working on rectifying earlier bugs before releasing the final USA version, or just lazy? Or the update takes too much data bandwidth, and AT&T is trying not to overload their system
So, did anybody who bought Streak from BestBuy or Dell with 1.6 received the official update?
Best wishes in the New Year!
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The only way i am moving from the 2.2 318 to att's rom when 2.2 gets here is if they fix some things, like video calls and so on. Otherwise, screw att and dells rom. It is gonna be loaded with crap that att makes them put in.
The official word from Dell was...
...December 2010:
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/mobile-devices/f/3824/t/19353639.aspx
I wonder why they couldn't deliver - are there problems wit the current 2.2 update they are hoping to fix?
Just read the QDL-Repair tool tutorial, download and install the 309
version of 2.2 that comes with the QDL-Repair tool, then update to
the 318 version via the update. Takes longer to read & watch the video
than it did to actually update
QDL repair tool video & download>> http://streakdroid.com/?page_id=92
Dell 2.2 318 update>> http://mobileupdate.dell.com/?version=GAUSB1A121100
You'll obviously want to be on wi-fi when downloading...it's a 150 meg update.
The link will pop you right to the 318 update.
Unless you want the at&t version of the 2.2, personally, I think you would be better off with the non carrier version. The at&t version most likely won't have Bluetooth file transfer, wi-fi teathering and a few other features locked out, and also has all of the associated "value added apps" (bloat) that comes with having an at&t version of a rom.
The only stumbling block some have had, is getting the QDL tool & drivers to see the phone, if your OS is x64 windows 7.
I did the instructions TO THE LETTER, with my home & laptop version of x64 bit windows 7 and had absolutely not one issue.
ZodiacPhoto said:
Happy New Year everybody!
I bought my Streak from BestBuy with 1.6 installed.
The OTA 2.2 update supposed to be before the New Year, but my System Update still shows "No software updates available at this time."
What's going on here? Who (Dell or AT&T) is delaying the update, and, more importantly, why?
Are they working on rectifying earlier bugs before releasing the final USA version, or just lazy? Or the update takes too much data bandwidth, and AT&T is trying not to overload their system
So, did anybody who bought Streak from BestBuy or Dell with 1.6 received the official update?
Best wishes in the New Year!
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The only stumbling block some have had, is getting the QDL tool & drivers to see the phone, if your OS is x64 windows 7.
I did the instructions TO THE LETTER, with my home & laptop version of x64 bit windows 7 and had absolutely not one issue.
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Only problem I had with the tool was my usual USB port would give an error. Switched to another port and worked like a charm.
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Yeah Im waiting to see if AT&Ts rom is any better then the O2 2.2 Rom. For video calls, I gto ooVoo to work. And like said earlier, the wifi teathering and what not is all there and works fine for me. Theres your glitch here and there, but no matter what happens with any release, your always gonna run into SOMETHING lol
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Just read the QDL-Repair tool tutorial, download and install the 309
version of 2.2 that comes with the QDL-Repair tool, then update to
the 318 version via the update. Takes longer to read & watch the video
than it did to actually update
QDL repair tool video & download>> http://streakdroid.com/?page_id=92
Dell 2.2 318 update>> http://mobileupdate.dell.com/?version=GAUSB1A121100
You'll obviously want to be on wi-fi when downloading...it's a 150 meg update.
The link will pop you right to the 318 update.
Unless you want the at&t version of the 2.2, personally, I think you would be better off with the non carrier version. The at&t version most likely won't have Bluetooth file transfer, wi-fi teathering and a few other features locked out, and also has all of the associated "value added apps" (bloat) that comes with having an at&t version of a rom.
The only stumbling block some have had, is getting the QDL tool & drivers to see the phone, if your OS is x64 windows 7.
I did the instructions TO THE LETTER, with my home & laptop version of x64 bit windows 7 and had absolutely not one issue.
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Followed the instructions and now I have 2.2 on my Streak!
Tethering and Wifi works perfectly.
No problems so far, except that I wish android had smart dialing built-in natively.
It was so easy that I'm still skeptical.
We own Dell devices, what can we expect? You are on your own.
Hey are you guys using that crap stage ui or something more.... I love launcher pro the full version works really good and I also have SlideIT the full version for my keyboard I find that it is alot easier to type on in landscape mode.... Oh and launcher pro gives you so many different options and setting.... Just want to let everyone know that is going to read this
Just upgraded my att streak to 2.2 !!
I just followed the instruction to upgrade my shabby 1.6 to 2.2 and it worked like a charm!! Thanks a lot for this thread!!
The only problem is: my Dell PC Suite now is not able to recognize the plugged streak even if I can see the removable drive in Windows explorer (Vista). Could you please help on this issue?
Thanks again!
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The only problem is: my Dell PC Suite now is not able to recognize the plugged streak even if I can see the removable drive in Windows explorer (Vista). Could you please help on this issue?
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You need to uninstall Dell PC Suite and download the newer Dell Mobile Sync from below
http://support.dell.com/support/dow...dateid=-1&formatid=-1&source=-1&fileid=432022
The sad thing about the new software is that it's a bloated POS (it is made by Nero after all) compared to the old PC suite, however it does work and it adds Wifi Sync with 2.2.
Thanks a lot for the help! I installed Dell Mobile Sync but:
1) When I plugged streak Windows prompts me to install device driver (where can I find the driver?)
2) I then launched Mobile Sync but got "your mobile device requires the installation of updated hardware drivers...". After it took long time to update something I was finally able to sync with Outlook. But the sync of contacts is very slow (maybe through wifi instead of USB cable?).
So how can I fix the device driver issue? How do I know Nero is syncing through wifi or USB (how to configure it to use wifi?)? Thanks!
I ended up bricking my first streak through QDL, soooooo careful. I will say I used a different QDL tool that someone sent me a link to. So chances are the original one wouldn't have done it......who knows. Some folks have managed to brick their phones using QDL, so careful. Fortunately I was able to return my phone and get a new one since I just bought it. I'm going to hold out now on the official update. If the 12th comes and goes and nothing.......I'll start looking to get a microSD card reader in case I brick this one. This is to be my work phone, and currently can't get exchange natively. 2.2 will fix that. SO I've either got to have the official update OR need to manually do it.
probably not Dell's fault this time
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We own Dell devices, what can we expect? You are on your own.
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Well, it's not like Dell has ever had shoddy customer support, but it looks like AT&T is at fault here. After all, how many AT&T branded devices have 2.2 yet?
The rest of the world (with a few exceptions) has the Streak with 2.2.
So, instead of Dell, we should probably give AT&T a giant heartfelt "up yours" on this one.
Hey I have a question im doing this update again for my friend and I can't remember if I need to delete one of the drivers on the streak first to do this..... And if so how and what is the name of the driver.... He just got the black one from best buy because of me and im doing the update tomorrow..... Any info would help thanks
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You need to uninstall Dell PC Suite and download the newer Dell Mobile Sync from below
http://support.dell.com/support/dow...dateid=-1&formatid=-1&source=-1&fileid=432022
The sad thing about the new software is that it's a bloated POS (it is made by Nero after all) compared to the old PC suite, however it does work and it adds Wifi Sync with 2.2.
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do I need to do this to put the 2.2 update on the streak.... Using the tool
Followed the instructions and now I have 2.2 on my Streak! Only question now is when I goto SETTINGS > ABOUT PHONE > SYSTEM UPDATES > it takes me to a zingstaging.com which is no longer active. When the official AT&T 2.2 is out will I still be able to update? And thanks for the is awesome post.
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Followed the instructions and now I have 2.2 on my Streak! Only question now is when I goto SETTINGS > ABOUT PHONE > SYSTEM UPDATES > it takes me to a zingstaging.com which is no longer active. When the official AT&T 2.2 is out will I still be able to update? And thanks for the is awesome post.
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Did you do any further update from the version QDl installed? I used the QDL tool to update my friends then manually flashed 309 and 318 to it so that it had the most current version. I would saw get those two builds and flash them just to make sure you are on the most current.
Spectre51 said:
Did you do any further update from the version QDl installed? I used the QDL tool to update my friends then manually flashed 309 and 318 to it so that it had the most current version. I would saw get those two builds and flash them just to make sure you are on the most current.
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Actually how can I tell what build I have? Right now I think the only thing I did was follow these instructions QDL repair tool video & download>> streakdroid.com/?page_id=92
I think this is what I have now that I think about it ....
Using QDLTool will get you to a pre-release of v2.2.
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This is what confused me.. Didn't know which on to do?????
From here, you’ll want to upgrade to a newer release. The two options that people tend to choose from are to either go up to the official v2.2 ROM from Dell, or install DJ_Steve’s latest ROM.
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Is any able to advise me if the Telstra version of the Atrix would have similar issues to the Bell OS, if I decided to load up Motobread, Ginger blur etc etc.
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Is any able to advise me if the Telstra version of the Atrix would have similar issues to the Bell OS, if I decided to load up Motobread, Ginger blur etc etc.
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I may have missed something but i followed the steps to install gingerblur and well, it bricked my Telstra atrix that I only got yesterday
Luckily i made a backup of the telstra firmware as soon as i got it so its all good. Just got no idea on how to install CF. The telstra atrix i'm assuming is the same as the AT&T atrix because they are both "Motorola Atrix MB860" but i could be missing something
Uh oh, radio's and fingerprint reader aren't working
Oh, and it also wont turn itself off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You guys should probably be following instructions for the Bell Atrix. Bell users have been successful at flashing the telstra firmware and then installing grey/ginger blur and so I'd start there.
Hope it helps
DarkRyoushii
PS: OMG Atrix is released in Australia now? I should go find a telstra store and check out the differences, my Atrix that I've had since launch (from AT&T then unlocked) is the only one I've actually used so I'd love to see if the bugs in mine still exist in telstra's hahaha
EDIT: Oh and if u need a briefing. Bootloader Bypass has basically dropped off the radar and turned silent, probably still being worked on in private chats to avoid spam and offtopic posts. 2nd Init works (a different way to install custom ROMs however unable to modify kernel) but there are no ROMs developed yet, probably also being worked on in private chats if you are interested check out the freenode IRC #moto-atrix
All ROMs released as of writing are pseudoROMS that only theme and lightly modify the current OS
Thanks
DarkRyoushii said:
You guys should probably be following instructions for the Bell Atrix. Bell users have been successful at flashing the telstra firmware and then installing grey/ginger blur and so I'd start there.
Hope it helps
DarkRyoushii
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I had a really bad feeling that that would be the case. Bell users appear to have a limited range of options compaired to the AT&T users. Now it seems that the Telstra users will have even less options than the Bell users.
I have at least managed to load HeLauncher, Pyramid & Fancy widgets tonight and now I've have more of the options that I wanted from the HTC desire sense UI.
Still trying to work out how to get my hands on the widget/live weather wallpaper that has that Super Cool looking windscreen wiper that clears the rain away.... Any ideas on how to get ahold of it?
Thanks again.
limited how? what version is your telstra rom? (wondering if its the same as the one that is already on this site)
as for the windshield wiper, that is from sense....oh i see you found the mock sense thread.
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limited how? what version is your telstra rom? (wondering if its the same as the one that is already on this site)
as for the windshield wiper, that is from sense....oh i see you found the mock sense thread.
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My system version is;
Version.4.1.47,MB860.Telstra.en.AU
Thanks for the info, I will start looking for the other one on this site.
So i can guess we can all agree that Telstra's Atrix cannot be flashed with custom ROM's from AT&T. I just tried it again tonight with different roms and all works up, shows "Ginger Blur" or whatever it is and then the red blinking failed boot and it just tries over and over to boot. I'm gonna flash back to OLYEM_U4_1.4.2_SIGNED_USAOLYEMTELSTRA_P029_A020_M005_HWolympus_1g_1FF and just sit and wait till something comes up unless someone's got something they wanna try
they should be able to flash using the gingerblur/greyblur guide by seven2009. you may not be able to deodex with the same instructions but installing should be fine, you would need to flash grey blur and factory reset the device before installing gingerblur.
If that route doesn't work you may need to start by flashing the french rom that is mentioned in that thread first.
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So i can guess we can all agree that Telstra's Atrix cannot be flashed with custom ROM's from AT&T. I just tried it again tonight with different roms and all works up, shows "Ginger Blur" or whatever it is and then the red blinking failed boot and it just tries over and over to boot. I'm gonna flash back to OLYEM_U4_1.4.2_SIGNED_USAOLYEMTELSTRA_P029_A020_M005_HWolympus_1g_1FF and just sit and wait till something comes up unless someone's got something they wanna try
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You are doing better than me so far, but I must admit that going for custom ROM's has me a bit worried. I flashed my Nokia 5800 and it was better for looks and customisation, but it crashed alot. Then I jail breaked my iSheep (iphone 3G) and that was a little better than stock iOS, but it also crashed alot too.
I am hesitant to play around too much with the Atrix, simply because it's so new, and I was patient enough to wait for the Telstra release (instead of an imported AT&T version). However I found this thread that may shed some light on the topic at hand.
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?r=29747620#r29747620
User "LeChuck" has some great knowledge and info about this Telstra firmware.
I am just not adventurous enough at the moment to have a crack at it. All I need to do, is find out how I could hard reset back to stock firmware if I don't like mods, then i'll give it a go. Even since rooted it over the weekend, I've notice3d more little issues each day I play around with things.
Can it be "Un-rooted" (is that an actual term used???) back to standard?
DarkRyoushii said:
You guys should probably be following instructions for the Bell Atrix. Bell users have been successful at flashing the telstra firmware and then installing grey/ginger blur and so I'd start there.
Hope it helps
DarkRyoushii
PS: OMG Atrix is released in Australia now? I should go find a telstra store and check out the differences, my Atrix that I've had since launch (from AT&T then unlocked) is the only one I've actually used so I'd love to see if the bugs in mine still exist in telstra's hahaha
EDIT: Oh and if u need a briefing. Bootloader Bypass has basically dropped off the radar and turned silent, probably still being worked on in private chats to avoid spam and offtopic posts. 2nd Init works (a different way to install custom ROMs however unable to modify kernel) but there are no ROMs developed yet, probably also being worked on in private chats if you are interested check out the freenode IRC #moto-atrix
All ROMs released as of writing are pseudoROMS that only theme and lightly modify the current OS
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I have a buggy unlocked AT&T Atrix too and have been waiting for it to come out in OZ to flash it with either the Telstra Rom or something else. Can you (or anyone) make a suggestion?
procedure of installing custom rom
procedure of installing custom rom on atrix details are below.
system version: 45.0.20.mb860.telstra.en.au
model number:mb860
android versoin:2.3.4
basband version : N_01.100.00R
Webtop version: WT-1.20-133_23
Kernal version [email protected] #7
APflex version : GAS_Asia_usaolygbautel_p013,a012,m001
build number: 4.5.2A-74_OLE-20
shanitop_you said:
procedure of installing custom rom on atrix details are below.
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You mean, you would like the procedure of installing a custom ROM on those specs? I would too.
It's mainly the BL unlock process I am not sure about on Telstra Atrix of the same spec. I'm comfortable with the rest.
Hello all!
so i recently purchased a white Factory unlocked Dell Streak 5 and i love the big screen .... only thing is that the Streak is rooted and its running Android 2.2.2 StreakDroid 1.9.0 custom ROM. i dont know if this question has already been asked if so can anyone redirect me to the thread cause i couldnt find it but i would like to go back to the Stock Froyo 2.2 ROM (i love the stage widgets and all that) so can anyone help me out and let me know on what files to download or walk me through on how to restore my Streak back to the stock ROM or if theres a Custom ROM out there that is almost identical to it and help me flash i would really appreciate your help..
thanks!!
DROID_ROCKS_IFONE said:
Hello all!
so i recently purchased a white Factory unlocked Dell Streak 5 and i love the big screen .... only thing is that the Streak is rooted and its running Android 2.2.2 StreakDroid 1.9.0 custom ROM. i dont know if this question has already been asked if so can anyone redirect me to the thread cause i couldnt find it but i would like to go back to the Stock Froyo 2.2 ROM (i love the stage widgets and all that) so can anyone help me out and let me know on what files to download or walk me through on how to restore my Streak back to the stock ROM or if theres a Custom ROM out there that is almost identical to it and help me flash i would really appreciate your help..
thanks!!
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Start reading here, here and here
Basically you need the Dell drivers, the Dell PC Suite, find the fastboot driver pack. Become familiar with using fastboot, which is easy anyway, then download the rom you want to flash and its recovery package using the wiki link, flash and factory reset and your all sorted.
On a sidenote, Stage UI is not that good, not compared to other homescreen/launchers out there, check out ADW Launcher and ADW Launcher EX for example, they are much nicer. There is also StreakDroid 1.9.1 and SimpleStreak 1.2 roms which are very nice releases, these are rooted and allow overclocking, depending on what kernel you use for SimpleStreak.
Good luck
More reading/links:
Radimus’s Universal Guide to Flashing a ROM – MUST READ if you want to flash a ROM or upgrade
Modding your Streak – where to start? – my take on Streak Modding
ROM Downloads by manii – at the XDA Streak Wiki – direct download page
Streakdroid mirror by manii – streakflash QDLTool, repair tool QDLTool, fastnoot and drivers (Fastboot+ADB.zip)
Windows Fastboot, adb, and drivers – zip file with everything you need for your Windows computer to use fastboot with your phone. From the Streak Flashing Guide page at the XDA Wiki
StreakDroid- also see the Streak Development section at XDA and the Streak area at MoDaCo. The site is not very well maintained. More info is available in the various release threads.
StreakDroid 1.9.1 – MoDaCo thread, XDA thread
StreakDroid 2.3 – GingerStreak, XDA release thread
SimpleStreak – a cleaned up, rooted version of BB 354
Thanks for all your help!!!!!
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Thanks for all your help!!!!!
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Hello fellow Spice owners!
I'm working on developing some custom firmware for the XT300 and eventually the XT311/316, but to get started I need some ROM dumps.
Ideally I need a dump of both the 2.2 FroYo and 2.3 Gingerbread firmwares.
If you've never dumped a ROM before it's not too hard.
First you need a rooted phone. I don't have XT31x hardware yet, but SuperOneClick should work for the 2.2 ROM and there are detailed instructions for rooting 2.3 in the Q&A forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1218506
For the rest of the instructions, there is a simple to understand set of directions at M3.
http://modmymobile.com/showthread.php?t=559669
Thanks in advance,
Martin
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i could have given u a rom but i crashed mine, so i need as well a rom
its quite difficult to find Fire XT316 threads because of the lack of a own Forum section
-> a own Forum can be pushed here: Link vote +1
I doubt the XT311/316 will get a forum just yet, but I'm thinking maybe a unified XT300/311/316 forum maybe once we get some interest going with a ROM or two.
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but I'm thinking maybe a unified XT300/311/316 forum maybe once we get some interest going with a ROM or two.
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Then u would probably need to integrate the Fire XT531 as well.
=> Motorola Fire XT300/311/316/530/531 Forum
AFAIK, the XT530/531 are not very closely related to the XT3xx line. They mostly just seem to share cosmetic similarities with a different hardware platform.
Edit:
Ignore what I just said, upon further inspection they do appear to be related, just based on the newer/faster msm7227T SOC.
Looks like I've got another device to add to my list.
Sent like a Streak of Light from Spidey, my Dell Streak 5
Just a side note, dont mess around with the vm heapsize, it made my spice go into a bootloop and i cant do anything with adb. had to send it in for repairs ):
What model spice? You could probably still have done a repair with RSD lite, asuming there is an SBF for your model.
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here's the romdump from xt311
http://www.multiupload.com/9PHZLU70G8
btw I used this : http://android.podtwo.com/romdump/
the one in ur post didn't worked.
well i live in toronto and ive already boot looped it before and I STILL CANT FIND ANY SBF. theres none to be found and there arent any tutorials on how to extract the firmware into a sbf. sent it in for repairs already
Hey, I'm in Toronto too, lol.
You didn't answer my question as to the model.
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Johnnyslt
Thanks!
What model and version of Android (FroYo or GB)?
I will update the OP with the link you provided, thanks.
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xt311 gingerbread
By model what do you mean? Currently there are three (I think) different models, Canadian, Brazilian, and Chinese. I have the Canadian version but I got to borrow my friend N1 for now
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Dataslycer
I meant XT311 or 316
Or are you rocking a a classic XT300 on Mobilicity like me?
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xt300 like a boss I tweaked mine like crazy and eventually vm killed it. Have u ever found a solution to fix home screen redrawing when sliding the keyboard in/out?
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Yeah, tweak the hell outta mine too. I've actually changed the VM heap settings without tanking mine, btw, I do have a ROK dump already and backups that can be flashed with fastboot in case of emergency.
There is no publicly available SBF for us. Just the ones that the authorized Moto repair facilities have access to. Wish I could get my hands on that.
Sent like a Streak of Light from Spidey, my Dell Streak 5
I put my vm too low and started boot looping and it wouldn't respond to adb . What's a ROK dump? I wish we could get the sbf too..... Btw how much experience do you have with building roms? I concluded that I don't have enough experience plus the locked bootloader is really annoying.
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Just found this
" Hi Xiao, I found a way to download the SBF file from Motorola for the Brazilian Rom, here it is: You need the Motorola Software Update (MSU) Any time after the MSU detect your IMEI number, Model Number and Operator, You need to reboot your phone and press and hold “Space” key, don’t close your MSU your phone will be in RSD/BOOTLOADER mode and the MSU will continue with the following message “The update process has been interrupted and must be restarted.” click Retry And it give you the SBF for your firmware. MSU will download the SBF file and put it in C:\Program Files\Motorola\Software Update\firmwares. it also created a file Retail – Brazil_Brazil_WCDMA_RETBRXT300WN.xml.msu who tell to motorola the file to download. As soon the file is download and the MSU prepare the installation it is important to copy the SBF to another location because it will be deleted when finished. Once you have copy the file you can stop the installation. Someone tried this with a Canadien rom but the MSU doesn't detect the Model Number and Operator."
could you give this a shot?
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Good ecfort!
Unfortunately I've tried it before, but it won't work. Motorola never released any Canadian SBF to the public update server as far as I can tell. They have two SBF servers. The "public" one which the Motorola Software Updated uses and the "private" one, which requires a secure authenticated session and is only available to authorized Motorola Service Centers.
Also, that was supposed to read "ROM dump"
I did a dump of my system, boot and recovery partitions. I've got them all in .img files which are flashable by fastboot.
Handy for recovering from a messed up build.
I've only ever built a few ROMs, but I think I can pull it off.
The plan is to start simple with trying to get FroYo from an XT316 to run on a XT300. The hardware is near identical, except for the upgraded CPU, so it should be simple.
Then on to an AOSP FroYo build. Eventually I'm going to try to get GB running too, but that might be too much for the limited hardware.
Of course, I'm stuck with the stock 2.6.29 kernel due to the bootloader lock, so no overclocking or kernel tweaks.
I'm also going to try and get an AOSP build done for the XT311/316 once I get my hands on the firmware.
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Darn..... well that's alright. When we get froyo its going to be so much better. I find that even after i removed the spicy.apk there were still lots of motorola stuff running in the background :/. When do you think you will have an experimental rom?