can anybody make a video with all the steps to install a rom on the dell streak with the fastboot and everything some of us just dont get it
If I can follow the very clear instructions on this forum on how to install a custom rom and not have a problem with it... it can't be that hard.
So if you find that you're still unsure on how to do it and need a video, maybe its something you shouldn't be attempting in the first place....
Theres a video for every other phone why cant there be one for the streak
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Can you post the link so I kno where to go to do it
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Firstly you need to root your streak (i used superoneclick), then you will need to put your streak into fastboot mode to install clockworkmod recovery or streakmod
Once thats done you will need to check what baseband you're on and what version of android you're on (i was on bb 319 and stock Dell 2.2) which means that i could flash DJ Steve's 1.8.1 custom rom straight over mine and it worked straight away. Now i have read that certain basebands have caused problems.
The you need to go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1003525 and then follow instructions there and that should be about it.
There are plenty of threads on here explaining in fine detail every step that you need to do, some people have gone to a lot of trouble writing tutorials ... all you need to do is have a quick search.
All the info is there you just need to look for it.....
Trust me it isn't that hard cos if I can do it without any trouble, I'm sure most people can.
i can asure you that when english is not your native language, it's not that easy.
i did it whit my old htc artemis, but i'm still holding it off with my streak. It's working great now with 2.2 and i'm afraid to brick it. The only thing i've done is rooting it for the blinking leds for sms/mms notification. It was a must for me.
kasperke said:
i can asure you that when english is not your native language, it's not that easy.
i did it whit my old htc artemis, but i'm still holding it off with my streak. It's working great now with 2.2 and i'm afraid to brick it. The only thing i've done is rooting it for the blinking leds for sms/mms notification. It was a must for me.
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I not doubting that it can be very difficult when english isn't your native language, but judging by the grammar and spelling I'm guessing that English is their native language or they are very competent, in which case it shouldn't be that hard.
But the point I'm trying to make is that it seems to be that the poster seems too lazy to search and find the answers on how to do what they want, I mean most people on here will spend the time and read through countless threads to find out exactly what they need to know. I know that the people who write the tutorials put a lot of time and effort into making them easy to follow ... hey if I can do it....
So if I go back to my earlier comment if you can't follow the comprehensive tutorials on here, maybe its something you shouldn't be attempting anyway... just my opinion...
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So if I go back to my earlier comment if you can't follow the comprehensive tutorials on here, maybe its something you shouldn't be attempting anyway... just my opinion...
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Actually, it can be a real pain in the rump. When I did the recovery install of 322 I spent three nights trying to get it to work. I had issues with rooting, had to use the 1.5.5 version of superoneclick and run it while my phone was restarting to get it to work.
Then when trying to restore from the recovery files I got stuck at the MD5 checksum thing. That was a real pain. It turned out that the tool you use to overwrite/rewrite the checksum was missing from my streak.
I installed a new version of the tool (who's name I'm forgetting now) to make it work.
So yes it can be very difficult. I have programing knowledge but the commands are Linux based and may actually be Japanese.
It'd be awesome if there were a single guide/how to video to follow.
Search before you submit
You ask for a single guide and or video, than use the following link to find it: www.google.com, there are multiple very good single guides how to go through the steps to install a custom ROM. In fact there is a certain web page by DJ_Steve that actually has a link in it that guides through installing his custom ROM, there is also a video, but hey if you want to have your cake and eat too, I guess asking for it to be re-created just for you isn’t that selfish.......
Am almost sure that if you search within XDA for DJ_Steve and click on the link in his signature block might even take you to his web page, but asking for someone to create a video for you isn't that selfish.....
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You ask for a single guide and or video, than use the following link to find it: www.google.com
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Lol, and I used google extensively in my search for instructions to do a recovery install on my streak. I pulled some parts from DJ Steve's many postings and website, others from android forums in their Dell Streak sections, and still others from just android and linux forums.
It took all of that and raw determination for me to get my streak to 2.2.2.
Don't take offense to someone asking a question.
If you know there is a link for it share it with the person. Maybe that would take you 2 minutes but without the person knowing the correct keywords they may spend hours searching.
I just feel like a video could avoid alot of bricked phones iphone people always making videos whether its easy r hard. All im saying is a video would help alot of us if I knew how to do it I would have been made a video
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How do install clockworkmod
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Lol, and I used google extensively in my search for instructions to do a recovery install on my streak. I pulled some parts from DJ Steve's many postings and website, others from android forums in their Dell Streak sections, and still others from just android and linux forums.
It took all of that and raw determination for me to get my streak to 2.2.2.
Don't take offense to someone asking a question.
If you know there is a link for it share it with the person. Maybe that would take you 2 minutes but without the person knowing the correct keywords they may spend hours searching.
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This is my point... Most people will spend the time and search for the info they need, it's really not that hard on here and google. You did it..... And you didn't expect anyone else to do all the work for you.
I know I spent hours looking at various threads and it was only then was I brave enough to attempt to put a custom rom on my streak, and it was the best decision I ever made.
@deedomond
Just go to http://streakdroid.com and then go to guides, there is a comprehensive guide on every step of the process on there. Or if you don't want to flash a custom rom, or maybe update to a newer stock rom, there is plenty of guides on here telling you how to do it... All you have to do is spend a little time, they are not that hard to find.
I rooted the only problem im having is installing clockwordmod
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You need to get the streak into fastboot. Then follow this topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840326&highlight=Fastboot
Come on, lets not knock on the guy. he has a good point. A video tutorial would be nice. I also find it alot easier to watch a step by step video rather then reading something. I totally agree with him.
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i have rooted plenty phones its just the dell streak has me lose i c that iphone has plenty of videos and instead of knocking me and giving links make video cause there isnt one thats all im asking thats not much to ask i sure im not the only one that needs him
tried everything i still cant get it
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i have rooted plenty phones its just the dell streak has me lose i c that iphone has plenty of videos and instead of knocking me and giving links make video cause there isnt one thats all im asking thats not much to ask i sure im not the only one that needs him
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Same here! I'm with you a 100% on this! I never had a problem rooting phones especially HTC phones. When I bought the streak I realized things were not so easy and found it to be more difficult to work with the device. to many commands and flashing of software to remember lol.
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hello everyone, im a newbie to this who idea of rooting phones and making them do what u want, and i must say it turns me on hahaha jk anyways i have no technical knowledge and was wondering if u fine gentlemen could tell me whats the best way o root my phone or if i can pay someone in my area to do it for me and add new stuff to it like the one click lag fix n stuff like that. please help thanks guys!
You should start off with this thread:NOOB GUIDE: HOW TO ROOT/ODIN/FLASH/RECOVER ** 04/28/11 W/ Videos **
It's always better to understand what you're doing to your phone before you attempt to do anything (no one wants to permanently damage their phone).
Well you picked a good phone to learn on lol, the vibrant is by far the easiest to root/flash custom roms on.There are basically 3 things you need. superoneclick on your PC, rom manager on your phone and the rom you want to flash.
But as stated above you def want to read up just to make sure you know what you are doing, but its not difficult at all! The link posted above should def explain everything. Also if you ever run into a problem, just google the problem lol i am usually able to find a link to a thread on here explaining how to fix it GL!
I kinda got in the habit of rooting via Z4root app on my phone after using odin to go back to android 2.1 (eclair). I just keep the .apk file on my SD card.
The reason I did this was because while odin is an annoying and buggy program to deal with, it is the only way to truly reset your phone to stock if you mess something serious up. It is a fail-safe of sorts so it is worth it to familiarize yourself with that process.
The "noob guide" posted should outline what you need to flash back to stock 2.1 which is odin (duh), a .pit file, and a .tar zip file.
I go back to 2.1 since z4root I believe has to be used on eclair? I could not get it working on stock 2.2 froyo at any rate.
once your phone is rooted the fun part begins from there you can download many different rom zip files which are available in the vibrant development section. General rule of thumb is to always FLASH ROMS at 100% battery.
Head to the market and pick up Rom Manager and Titanium Back up. Open rom manager once you have a rom downloaded and "reboot into recovery" (to manually flash a rom) press volume keys to select "reinstall packages", wait, then reinstall packages again. This should now be the green clockwordmod (commonly referred to as cwm) recovery menu. Scroll down to "install from zip", "choose zip", "download", select the rom you downloaded, yes, go back, reboot system.
The phone will take awhile to boot up, when it does let it SIT FOR TEN MIN. This is to help iron out any bugs. Reboot the phone. Sign into google and restore apps if you saved them in titanium back up. Reboot again just for good measure
If you decide to flash a different KERNEL than the one that comes with the rom, you don't have to be at 100% battery, just go into cwm and flash the kernel zip like you would a rom.
When not flashing from stock it is recommended that you:
-factory/data reset
-install rom
-clear cache partition
-advanced> clear dalvik cache
All while in cwm.
Remember to hit the "Thanks" button to the creator of the ROM / KERNEL / THEME / APP you apply.
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hello everyone, im a newbie to this who idea of rooting phones and making them do what u want, and i must say it turns me on hahaha jk anyways i have no technical knowledge and was wondering if u fine gentlemen could tell me whats the best way o root my phone or if i can pay someone in my area to do it for me and add new stuff to it like the one click lag fix n stuff like that. please help thanks guys!
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Easiest way = download the AIO Vibrant Toolbox. You wont need anything else. Very easy to use. Odin, Rooting and Flashing instructions all included. Hope this turns you on even more. LOL
+1 vibrantwind lol
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hahaha,
next time i should disguise myself as a helpless little girl to get some response to my questions.
i guess it's fitting that a site like xda would be filled with little boys who would bend over backwards to type their response for a "girl"- especially to a girl who uses a bit of sexual innuendos to get her way You naughty megancruz! That is assuming that you are a girl....
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hahaha,
next time i should disguise myself as a helpless little girl to get some response to my questions.
i guess it's fitting that a site like xda would be filled with little boys who would bend over backwards to type their response for a "girl"- especially to a girl who uses a bit of sexual innuendos to get her way You naughty megancruz! That is assuming that you are a girl....
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Lol my Thoughts exactly ...
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Next time you need my help, I expect a pic in a bikini posted.
j/k.
Check my signature for guides for everything. If you have questions, let me know or post them.
And I also find this thread hysterical.
LOL so very funny and so very true
If you didn't notice people, this has been a troll topic from the very start. Look at title, post, OP name, as well as the fact OP never responded.
I find it funny it got so many of you too lol.
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If you didn't notice people, this has been a troll topic from the very start. Look at title, post, OP name, as well as the fact OP never responded.
I find it funny it got so many of you too lol.
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True
I feel sorry for that guy who basically made a noob guide of his own trying to help.
lololol so random xD
xoxoxoxo
Ah well, was bored. it also took me a fair amount of reading to get it all straight in my head. When I was first starting out.
And I'm a girl so it really doesn't matter to me either way.
No male ego to bruise haha.
Hey hun.
You picked a good phone to start learning about those things.
The Vibrant is extremely easy to root and do pretty much everything.
Just keep in mind these two things: Follow the instruction PRECISELY and unless it's absolutely necessary, do NOT use ODIN.
At least not at first, after you get a handle of your phone, you can start experimenting.
Also, when flashing ROM/Kernels, etc, read the comments first for issues that might surface.
As they say, always read the OP completely, then do what you need
EDIT: LOOOOOOL
Can't believe I fell for a troll.
Geez, I sure have been away from the internet forums for too long...
Just google rooting a samsung vibrant. You can also find out how to do it all over this forum. Plus roms pretty much install them selves now once you have everything set up... Read in to it about and you will find its super easy.
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Hey hun.
You picked a good phone to start learning about those things.
The Vibrant is extremely easy to root and do pretty much everything.
Just keep in mind these two things: Follow the instruction PRECISELY and unless it's absolutely necessary, do NOT use ODIN.
At least not at first, after you get a handle of your phone, you can start experimenting.
Also, when flashing ROM/Kernels, etc, read the comments first for issues that might surface.
As they say, always read the OP completely, then do what you need
EDIT: LOOOOOOL
Can't believe I fell for a troll.
Geez, I sure have been away from the internet forums for too long...
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AHAHAHAH
and you even called her hun lmfao. Sorry bro.
I knew this would be the case though. A bunch of dudes all like "oh man a girl!" and then a girl with useful information, whose information was great, yet everyone beyond her felt the need to repost very similar information. Nice guys!
Post/Thread of the day +1
lol too funny!
xda needs to add gender field next to post count
I got my dell streak a month ago ,its nice device(i love it )
wen i connect it via gprs one msg comes in notification bar that '' software update found''
than i download that update its file sizeis 188 mb
but i dont know that how to update it
i talk to dell custemer care they told that take it to our service center our engg. Will do it
wat should i do
any body help me ???????
Dell Streak Sticky
Next time, use the search engine. That is why we have one.
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Dell Streak Sticky
Next time, use the search engine. That is why we have one.
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Hi,bro
each n every question's answer is on google than why is this section made for
if u don't know than don't prefer to google
i'm here for professnal's answer
thanks
1. I'm not your "bro".
2. XDA Developers has its own search engine. The information is out there, but you have to search for it. I provided you a link anyway despite you not searching for it first, and I get what you posted in return. But tell me this: how do you expect to learn anything if things are handed to you on a silver platter? I provided you the links, but while there are hundreds of people on this forum that can help you out, in the end you still need to learn to do it on your own. Better that you start now, rather than later.
3. Watch this handy video. It explains certain site rules in a manner that anyone can understand, especially the site rule about searching on the forums before you post.
4. 293 posts at the time I write this versus your 5. I believe I know just a little bit more about the Streak than you, and I am the person who provided you with a link to start with. You know, the link that provided you with guides on how to do what you wanted to do?
5. There are few professionals here. Most of the people on these forums are simply end users who have the know-how to make their Streaks that much better. Most of your responses are not going to be from professionals, and if you're expecting professionals, then this site is not for you.
Any questions?
If you want a "professional" answer call Dell. Ok I'll wait for you to get back with that answer......................................................................................................................
On second thought I don't have that kind of time.
OR you could actually read the info at the link provided. Of course most of that info is from amateurs, but those amateurs use the Streak everyday.
I called to dell they said that I have to give the streak to dell serviec center they will update it,but I can't give b'coz service center is 700 km away my home
Plzzzz help me if u can
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Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
1. I'm not your "bro".
2. XDA Developers has its own search engine. The information is out there, but you have to search for it. I provided you a link anyway despite you not searching for it first, and I get what you posted in return. But tell me this: how do you expect to learn anything if things are handed to you on a silver platter? I provided you the links, but while there are hundreds of people on this forum that can help you out, in the end you still need to learn to do it on your own. Better that you start now, rather than later.
3. Watch this handy video. It explains certain site rules in a manner that anyone can understand, especially the site rule about searching on the forums before you post.
4. 293 posts at the time I write this versus your 5. I believe I know just a little bit more about the Streak than you, and I am the person who provided you with a link to start with. You know, the link that provided you with guides on how to do what you wanted to do?
5. There are few professionals here. Most of the people on these forums are simply end users who have the know-how to make their Streaks that much better. Most of your responses are not going to be from professionals, and if you're expecting professionals, then this site is not for you.
Any questions?
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Hey sorry if I heart u,
I'm noob .
I want to update my dell n nothing more if u can help me or want to help me than give me the right links
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Hey sorry if I heart u,
I'm noob .
I want to update my dell n nothing more if u can help me or want to help me than give me the right links
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All the links you need were already provided by Strephon. If you can't learn how to do it from there, you're better off not even trying. You'll brick your phone.
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You didn't hurt me. You pissed me off by expecting the answers to be spoonfed to you, and then went running to another user on a totally unrelated thread begging for help because you didn't want to take the time to click on the link that I provided you.
I am not here to provide one on one tech support. If you want that, I charge for the privilege.
The "right links" you want are in the link I provided back in the second post of this thread. Click on it, start clicking on the links in the page that pops up, and LEARN.
Can someone help me Do the performance Fix for stock 2.2.2 On 351 , i have streakmod , i tried getting the file 3.1.5 and did install it , but my dell goes into bootloop wen i restrt , plz can anyone guide Me
Well, if you actually had read the thread where you pulled the performance fix from you would have known that the performance mods only work on ROMs 309, 315, and 318. It's absolutely no surprise that your Streak bootloops when you install the performance mod, since you're replacing a newer kernel with an older one. There are no performance mods for any ROM newer than 318, so do not install the performance mod.
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Well, if you actually had read the thread where you pulled the performance fix from you would have known that the performance mods only work on ROMs 309, 315, and 318. It's absolutely no surprise that your Streak bootloops when you install the performance mod, since you're replacing a newer kernel with an older one. There are no performance mods for any ROM newer than 318, so do not install the performance mod.
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My words weren't going to be as nice as yours Strephon
Must have been a weak moment on my part. This after all is the same poster who couldn't figure out how to get StreakMod Recovery on his Streak yet somehow rooted his phone.
thnx for that xD ,
yes i figured the version problem Out after getting 2boots loops xD , i rechked my version lol n Found Out xD , The Joke was On me
is there anything i can do for stock Rom ?!! and one more question , if i goto simple streak 1.2 , than can i come back to my stock wid just using the recovery that i made of the orignal rom ?!!
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thnx for that xD ,
yes i figured the version problem Out after getting 2boots loops xD , i rechked my version lol n Found Out xD , The Joke was On me
is there anything i can do for stock Rom ?!! and one more question , if i goto simple streak 1.2 , than can i come back to my stock wid just using the recovery that i made of the orignal rom ?!!
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Do some more reading my friend and you will answer all those questions
Man, u wrote all that , u should hve said yes or no , can anyone tell me can I flash stuff in stock rom , and frm which roms I can come bck to stock through the recovery image that I made using streakmod
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Answering your last question first, a nandroid backup will restore the Streak to the way it was the moment you did the backup, with the exception of the baseband and amss. Those two things are only restored with an official Dell ROM. So it should not matter what ROM you switch to, though I recommend caution if you go use StreakDroid 2.x.
What stuff are you looking to flash in a stock ROM? If you have StreakMod as your recovery you can flash from it, and are in fact supposed to when rooting the Streak, which I noted in your other thread. So it is possible to add stuff to a stock ROM using StreakMod.
Finally, addressing your comment which I believe was directed at me, virtually everything you have asked has been addressed in other threads, which is why in your other thread (already linked) I gave you a link to the sticky and told you to read up. I'm not here to hold your damn hand.
P.S. Proper English please? "You", not "u". "Please", not "plz". Typing like that shows us that you're in a hurry to do something that requires some time and effort. Not to mention it's f**king more difficult to read than if you spelled it out like you were taught in grade school.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Answering your last question first, a nandroid backup will restore the Streak to the way it was the moment you did the backup, with the exception of the baseband and amss. Those two things are only restored with an official Dell ROM. So it should not matter what ROM you switch to, though I recommend caution if you go use StreakDroid 2.x.
What stuff are you looking to flash in a stock ROM? If you have StreakMod as your recovery you can flash from it, and are in fact supposed to when rooting the Streak, which I noted in your other thread. So it is possible to add stuff to a stock ROM using StreakMod.
Finally, addressing your comment which I believe was directed at me, virtually everything you have asked has been addressed in other threads, which is why in your other thread (already linked) I gave you a link to the sticky and told you to read up. I'm not here to hold your damn hand.
P.S. Proper English please? "You", not "u". "Please", not "plz". Typing like that shows us that you're in a hurry to do something that requires some time and effort. Not to mention it's f**king more difficult to read than if you spelled it out like you were taught in grade school.
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Strephon, how much ya wanna bet HE'S STILL clueless because he refuses to do anything on his own, the most searching he did was google xda and the most effort he put in was creating his account...
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Strephon, how much ya wanna bet HE'S STILL clueless because he refuses to do anything on his own, the most searching he did was google xda and the most effort he put in was creating his account...
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My friend i serched everything GOogled all , Chked youtube , Chked StreakSmart,xda,some other streak websites , etc etc but , it wont b bad if someone gives me answer and i dont end up bricking my device
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My friend i serched everything GOogled all , Chked youtube , Chked StreakSmart,xda,some other streak websites , etc etc but , it wont b bad if someone gives me answer and i dont end up bricking my device
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Then you need to do it again "friend", the answers are there, were they not there then myself and most of the other users here wouldn't know how to tinker with our devices either
So bottom line, search some more, read some more, as you can see, no one is willing to spoon feed you the answers that are out there in 100s of other posts and threads
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Strephon, how much ya wanna bet HE'S STILL clueless because he refuses to do anything on his own, the most searching he did was google xda and the most effort he put in was creating his account...
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He's just like another noob I dealt with recently. He wanted to upgrade his Streak from 2.2 to 2.2.2. So, like a good egg I provide him the link to the sticky and mention to him to use the search engine next time. The response was essentially this:
"why is this section here if all you're going to tell me is to google stuff?"
Then as a follow up, the noob comments that he's looking for a "professional's answer". After I got a laugh out of that last one and explaining to him exactly how things work around here, he tries to apologize for "hurting" me and finishes up with this gem:
"I want to update my Dell and nothing more. If you can help me or want to help me then give me the right links." (emphasis mine)
While my reply was rather civil in that I told him if he wanted one on one tech support I charge for it, what annoyed me almost as much as his original reply to my posting the sticky was him begging for "the right links". Begging for the right links isn't going to change the fact the links are in the sticky! It's no wonder that developers are leaving this site in droves when they see drivel like what is in this thread from people who don't want to take the time and energy to learn about their damn devices so they can actually do the work themselves!
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He's just like another noob I dealt with recently. He wanted to upgrade his Streak from 2.2 to 2.2.2. So, like a good egg I provide him the link to the sticky and mention to him to use the search engine next time. The response was essentially this:
"why is this section here if all you're going to tell me is to google stuff?"
Then as a follow up, the noob comments that he's looking for a "professional's answer". After I got a laugh out of that last one and explaining to him exactly how things work around here, he tries to apologize for "hurting" me and finishes up with this gem:
"I want to update my Dell and nothing more. If you can help me or want to help me then give me the right links." (emphasis mine)
While my reply was rather civil in that I told him if he wanted one on one tech support I charge for it, what annoyed me almost as much as his original reply to my posting the sticky was him begging for "the right links". Begging for the right links isn't going to change the fact the links are in the sticky! It's no wonder that developers are leaving this site in droves when they see drivel like what is in this thread from people who don't want to take the time and energy to learn about their damn devices so they can actually do the work themselves!
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Yeah I remember reading through that, I LMAO at that one... and you are right, devs are leaving XDA in droves, not just from the Streak but from all the device threads because the moderators are more concerned with the language we use to address the noobies than doing THEIR job as moderators and keeping the newbies in line, we the experienced users don't need any moderation, it's the noobs that need the guidance and should be repremanded for posting NEW threads about worn out subjects...
Sorry guyz My Bad
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Yeah I remember reading through that, I LMAO at that one... and you are right, devs are leaving XDA in droves, not just from the Streak but from all the device threads because the moderators are more concerned with the language we use to address the noobies than doing THEIR job as moderators and keeping the newbies in line, we the experienced users don't need any moderation, it's the noobs that need the guidance and should be repremanded for posting NEW threads about worn out subjects...
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Even I occasionally make boneheaded posts, such as asking what the Dell Settings Provider.apk actually does and whether I actually needed it. No one answered the thread, I believe because it was thought to be an obvious question that didn't need an answer. So I experimented and deleted the file. I didn't have any issues, which is a good thing. I did however search before I made the post and did not find anything either.
We did not have the benefit of the sticky nor The Manii's list of safe to remove apps to make it easier on the noobs. There is nothing wrong with noobs asking questions, but you know full well that we're getting too many noobs lately running to the site for help after doing something wrong instead of searching for the answer before posting. That kind of BS needs to stop.
To the OP: keep asking questions, but make sure you use the XDA-Developers search engine instead of Google to find things before you post. It works better.
Hi, Everyone. i am BRAND new to android OS. i've been using IOS until recently i got Samsung Galaxy S2 i777 ATT--running android 2.3.6 gingerbread, for $9.99 (gre8t deal huh)
1) can someone PLEASE give me Step-By-Step guide on rooting/unlocking my device?
2) what is the VERY 1st thing i should do with my phone before rooting?
--also i dont have any MicroSD--i dont use tons of App or anything so is there a problem me not having MicroSD?
--also i am Wi-Fi cover 100%, 99.99% of the times and NOT wanting to use ATT Data
once rooted--will my Internet work (must hav for myself).
3)what are ROMs (i kno little abut them) but, which one are best & how should i keep up-to-date with it?
4)once unlocked my phone, can i continue using WITHOUT paying for DATA?---like i do with my Iphone (turning 3g & cell data OFF)
i personally wana thanks to all hard working devs, i've read many posts befo. posting this and they seems to know what they doing, THank you once again!!
desichiko23 said:
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i've read many posts befo. posting this!
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I get the feeling that some (myself included) will question this part. There are guides in this forum for nearly everything you asked. Search and I'm sure you'll find them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511999
Read, Read, Read is my first tip.
Start here, you will find everything for rooting.
Just a heads up as well, the search button and google should become your best friend. This forum is a self service forum, people don't take to kindly to those that don't do their research before posting.
SORRY!!! like i said i am DUMMMY to this android and really Fresh outta boat here. ive read alll the posts but, get very confused --sum say internet dont work after rooting....
If you are still confused after reading the link yoderk posted, then maybe you should not mess with your phone.
Just spend some time reading. Read more and rarely make new threads. This phone has been out for a while now so if you have a question, it probably has been asked before and answered.
1. It's in the link posted.
2. Turn it on
-no
-yes (unless you fuxxor it up)
3.a Did you google it?
3.b no such thing as "best" or else there would just be 1 ROM and everyone would be using the same one.
4. wifi? sure
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using Tapatalk
desichiko23 said:
SORRY!!! like i said i am DUMMMY to this android and really Fresh outta boat here. ive read alll the posts but, get very confused --sum say internet dont work after rooting....
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Internet will work fine after rooting.
If you just got the phone, I would seriously recommend taking about 2 weeks to read up and figure out what you are doing. Everything is fairly simple once you know the terms and common lingo. Don't jump in and come out with a nice paper weight.
desichiko23 said:
SORRY!!! like i said i am DUMMMY to this android and really Fresh outta boat here. ive read alll the posts but, get very confused --sum say internet dont work after rooting....
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I suppose my previous post was less than helpful. 'pologies.
1) There is a thread that will give you step by step instructions for rooting your phone. "Zedomax" has videos available as well. Check out galaxys2root.com under the AT&T section. Yoderk's post will prove helpful, should you read it.
2) The first thing you should do is turn the phone on Kidding. Backup your apps and data, just in case. Backing things up is usually a good first option no matter what you're doing with your phone.
-- No MicroSD card, no problem. Your phone has a few gigs of memory built into it. Just buy one if you need more storage space on your phone.
-- Internet will work just fine if you root successfully. Same goes for Wifi.
3) The best ROM is the one you like the most. Try them out and see for yourself.
4) I'm not sure what you're asking with this one.
THANKS everyone, & once again SORRY---lately thats what i been doing READIN everything i can about Android
but one thing thats keep bothering me is, i saw zedomax's video and they have OLD 2.3.4 gingerbread & i have 2.3.6 gingerbread....
can i still proceed with old files? or there are upgrades that i keep missing?
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THANKS everyone, & once again SORRY---lately thats what i been doing READIN everything i can about Android
but one thing thats keep bothering me is, i saw zedomax's video and they have OLD 2.3.4 gingerbread & i have 2.3.6 gingerbread....
can i still proceed with old files? or there are upgrades that i keep missing?
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I wouldn't recommend using that method, I would flash entropy's stock package that includes root and cwm via odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286432
you can find it in the op of that thread.
Ok, thanks
i am sinking all the info now, gettting hang of it
one more quest. is Titanium backup free? and wht is most imp things to back up besides Apps?
I would suggest using it stock for a week, see if it does everything you need it to.
If it does, then just run stock.
That way there's no risk.
If you do decide to flash then like everyone else is saying, read and reread. Spend some time, several days just reading because there might be some little bit of information that you might miss, but is critical to a successful flash.
Good luck and welcome to freedom.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium
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Ok, thanks
i am sinking all the info now, gettting hang of it
one more quest. is Titanium backup free? and wht is most imp things to back up besides Apps?
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Well you can get the free version but I highly recommend getting the pay version as it saves time hand over foot as it will bulk install all of your apps. As far as apps, maybe sms if you need them that's all I do. Just a word of advise with TB never restore system apps to a different rom, it'll give you a headache.
I freely admit that I'm a Newbie when it comes to rooting; this post is to ask if anyone can please recommend a good source of reading matter to help me get started rooting my Streak?
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I freely admit that I'm a Newbie when it comes to rooting; this post is to ask if anyone can please recommend a good source of reading matter to help me get started rooting my Streak?
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There are several threads and even a sticky you'd have to be blind or flat lazy to miss to not have seen it with ALL the info you need
Please note the word "Newbie". I have indeed found many threads and pages, all of which dive into the subject as if it's second nature. I don't even know what a "Sticky" IS! I'm an intelligent person, PC literate, perfectly capable of rooting a phone, I'm sure. But I have utterly no experience of doing so. I'm sure there are many people in my position, and I'm simply looking for a user-friendly starting point. Thanks.
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Please note the word "Newbie". I have indeed found many threads and pages, all of which dive into the subject as if it's second nature. I don't even know what a "Sticky" IS! I'm an intelligent person, PC literate, perfectly capable of rooting a phone, I'm sure. But I have utterly no experience of doing so. I'm sure there are many people in my position, and I'm simply looking for a user-friendly starting point. Thanks.
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Hey - I was lost when I first started to flash my first rom. I found a number of different sources which all helped in their own little way. I'll gladly talk you through each step. Have you rooted your phone yet? There is an excellent video on (youtube.com/watch?v=60z9YBv9Ksw) youtube to help you along - visit the unlockr's how to's also (//theunlockr.com/category/howto/android_how_tos/dell-streak-how-tos/)
Many thanks thecelticchimp. I'm gonna check the links you've kindly given and if there's enough there to give me a basic grounding then I'll bite the bullet and do the deed this evening.
read the top 5 or 6 threads
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=698
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Hey - I was lost when I first started to flash my first rom. I found a number of different sources which all helped in their own little way. I'll gladly talk you through each step. Have you rooted your phone yet? There is an excellent video on (youtube.com/watch?v=60z9YBv9Ksw) youtube to help you along - visit the unlockr's how to's also (//theunlockr.com/category/howto/android_how_tos/dell-streak-how-tos/)
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Oh dear, foiled at the first hurdle! My phone's build number is 15609. Theunlockr.com sends me to
http://android.modaco.com/topic/316229-19aug-streak-21-downloads-how-tos-rom-superboot-recovery/
where I can't find any reference to that build number, therefore can't find the necessary Superboot files.
Help? ... !
Your first problem is trying to use Superboot. You don't need to, and it's not recommended to use it in any event. All you need to know is how to use Fastboot properly.
The second problem is that you're trying to do this cold. For a bit of an assist, try looking in the apparently little known Wiki on the site here. There is a flashing guide for the Dell Streak there and one very critical piece of advice on it that is a must read, though duplicated on some of the threads.
I am going to recommend that you spend some time reading up before attempting to flash the Streak, or you will very likely end up with a nice, shiny, and very expensive paperweight.
OK, for the moment I'm going to be content with a factory reset and no root.
I think if one of you experts out there fancies a little project it would be to write exactly what the sarcastic "No spoonfeeding here" signature doesn't want; a "Rooting for beginners" guide.
I'm told I don't need to use Superboot, but I thought Superboot WAS rooting. Truth be told all I wanted to do was to be able to uninstall unwanted pre-loaded software on my Streak, not much more than that.
Despite kind people's encouraging words that rooting is now very straightforward, Strephon's timely warning reminds me that it isn't. I think I'll take the easy way out and wait until someone IS prepared to spoon feed me!
Sticky posts are set up so that they never disappear from page 1 of the forum you are reading. They are also so that critical information, such as how to root the streak without bricking it, is easy to find. Rooting the Streak is quite easy; far easier than other devices. Yet it's still possible to brick it if you do not read up on what you're supposed to be doing.
If you were truly a noob I'd have given you a link. However, you have been with the site a while, and thus you should by now know the rules, especially rule 1: search before you post. Thus, no spoonfeeding for you. Use the search engine and the stickies. That is why we have them.
Duly ticked off! Many thanks for the help and advice, I'll start reading...
Cheers,
Aidan