[Q] dell streak 5 half brick - Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hello
after read this tutorial it doesn't work.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Dell_Streak:_Full_Update_Guide
( Rooting the Dell Streak )
I installed custom recovery-v0.3.2.7-DoctorWFix.zip
and fastboot work.
I readed many tutorial but i can't unbrick it, please help me.
Lele

First thing think that post was very old, CM never worked right on Streak 5, so if you get your Streak up and running never load it again. As for fixes, PM DJ_Steve and ask him to either upload his qdl tool or permission for one of XDA members to upload it. I have it, but without his permission will not upload it.

> recovery-v0.3.2.7-DoctorWFix
it's work, but i can't read pkg......
My problem is all tutorial use Pkg e phone can't read it
I would like restore it, it's possible? how?
bye
Lele

you cant install pkgs with streakmod, only a stock recovery can install those

if fastboot is working
use fastboot or recovery flasher, and push the stock recovery to your phone, then you should be able to install the .pkg
or just put streakdroid on your sd card and install it using the recovery you already have installed

That's right , StreakMod or ClockWork cannot flash stock rom . Only Stock Recovery can flash Stock rom a.k.a Update.pkg.
Go to fastboot and then flash stock recovery that you want (depend stock rom you have to flash). Her is the L I N K that you can download stock rom and recovery image.

And for root , use this L I N K.
Maybe ... this can help your problem

Ok, guys tonight I will try thanks for all
Bye lele

Now it work,
Download this zip file which contains a recovery for downgrading here.
Move the recovery.img file to wherever your fastboot.exe is.
Put your Streak into fastboot mode ( camera + power ).
Open up command line type: fastboot -i 0x413c flash recovery recovery.stock.new.img
Once it says it's done writing type: fastboot -i 0x413c reboot in command line.
Download Official 1.6 (6267 Build) from http://www.mediafire.com/?nib62786hjj93x4.
Rename the file to Update.pkg and copy it to the root of your SD Card.
Dowload this file and put it on the root of your SD Card.
Download this file and unzip it to your SD Card
Root it's ok but can i know if I really allowed root?
Question:
How can I have stock rom and recovery image both? or must I choose one of them?
bye
Lele

lele, that is good news, remember stay away from cyanogenmod, it is not ready for use on the Streak. If you want custom ROM go with 1.9.0 with either 351 or 353 BaseBand. Or you can wait till 2.0.0 is bit more stable and go with it.

Ok i will try it in this days.
About my question?
(How can I have stock rom and recovery image both? or must I choose them
)
Thanks

Assuming you can fastboot again, very simple use MultiRecoveryFlasher at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000455.
If you have can't get to work, like me one of the very few that it just doesn't work. You can go to TheManii's web page, http://mirror2.streakdroid.com/manii/. Download recovery img for version you want and dowload that version for example go here, http://mirror2.streakdroid.com/manii/354/, download recovery.img. Than go parent page and download Streak_354_15881_11.pkg.
Once you have the pkg, rename Update.pkg and move to root of SD card. Reboot into fastboot mode, flash recovery.img. Once complete reboot while holding volume up and volume down buttons. That will take you to Dell update menu. At that point just push the camera button and let it go, will be in 354 when you start up.
Will be in Chinesse if I remember right, no big deal, just click on box on lower right of the screen and select your language. Or you can go with 351, 353 or what ever version TheManii has on that page that has a recovery img.

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[Q] Can I install a ROM to SD from Fastboot?

I am needing install a new rom to my SD card...but can't simply move the file over to my phone at the moment (er, I only have fastboot right now). Can I move a file over using fastboot and then use clockworkmod to flash it?
Lemme Rephrase
OK...lemme rephrase this question so you guys can tell what I am up to:
Is there a way to use Fastboot to install Streakdroid 1.5.3 on my Streak? I have 1.6.1.zip file on my streak right now, but when I attempted to flash the rom, all I get it the Energy Star Bios Screen....I am trying to revert back to 1.5.3 so that I can use the phone. Please advise...as right now I have a brick. I am stuck in the Energy Bios screen and this phone isn't wanting to let go.
When I try to enter "fastboot -i 0x413c update update-1.5.3-nobb.zip", I get the following error message:
archive does not contain "android-info.txt"
archive does not contain "android-product.txt"
If you can get into fastboot can't you use the QDLtool to install a working ROM?
dinohaven said:
OK...lemme rephrase this question so you guys can tell what I am up to:
Is there a way to use Fastboot to install Streakdroid 1.5.3 on my Streak? I have 1.6.1.zip file on my streak right now, but when I attempted to flash the rom, all I get it the Energy Star Bios Screen....I am trying to revert back to 1.5.3 so that I can use the phone. Please advise...as right now I have a brick. I am stuck in the Energy Bios screen and this phone isn't wanting to let go.
When I try to enter "fastboot -i 0x413c update update-1.5.3-nobb.zip", I get the following error message:
archive does not contain "android-info.txt"
archive does not contain "android-product.txt"
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have you try to install the zip file using recovery?
I did the same mistake,try to install via fastboot but it didn't worked.
But then I try it via recovery and install the zip file.
Update To My Issue
Schiz - While I get to the recovery screen, the only ROM I have is 1.6.1, and that seems to be failing
Marvin - I am looking into QDTool now...do you have a link that you would recommend?
dinohaven said:
Schiz - While I get to the recovery screen, the only ROM I have is 1.6.1, and that seems to be failing
Marvin - I am looking into QDTool now...do you have a link that you would recommend?
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Visit streakdroid.com. Read the guides and get what you need from the DL section. I've never had to use the QDLTool.
If you can get into Recovery you can mount your SD card to your computer via USB. Then transfer the file over that way and install ZIP from SD. Your Fastboot update method is incorrect.
http://streakdroid.com/?page_id=92
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I just verified with StreakMod recovery that you can in fact "mount sd card via PC" under the advanced menu.
So, if you are able to fastboot, flash StreakMod recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840326
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
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[Q] Noob Question: How to upgrade dell streak to 2.2

Hey guys,
I am new to the forum. I recently got a dell streak as a gift. It was bought from Hong Kong. Apparently I couldnt officially upgrade it through the internet. I had to go to this place to get the official upgrade. Obviously I dont live in Hong Kong, so I couldnt do that. Could someone plz tell me how to upgrade it? Thanks. Here are the info.
Firmware verison 2.1-update1
Baseband version GAUSB1A120321-EU
Kernel version 2.6.29-perf
OEM Version STREAK.ANDROID.HK
PS I have searched online for a solution. There is a lot of solutions out there. I really dont know which one I should use. Could someone tell me the easiest or straightforward way to update to 2.2? And what is the newest DJ steve 2.2 version is? Lastly where can I download all the required software?
Streakdroid . Com has a nice easy to follow video guide.
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
Hey thx. Sorry Im still very confused. So do I use this
2.0 > OVERVIEW/SUMMARY OF INSTALLATION PROCESS
1.Download Update-1.7.0.zip from the links below
2.Place Zip file into Root of SD Card
3.Make a text file and type in the options you would like to chose as shown above.
4.Save file under SDCard>install.txt
5.Boot into StreakMod or Clockwork Recovery
6.Select Update from Zip File > Select Zip File From SD Card > StreakDroid_1-7.Zip
7.Wait for installation.
8.First Boot may take longer than a normal boot. Things are being installed, stuff is being generated. Patience.
9.Enjoy.
or do I use this
Latest Streakdroid ROM
If you want to upgrade to the latest Streakdroid ROM (1.6.0), either from the QDLTool install or from the latest official build, you can follow these steps:
1. Go to the downloads section and grab StreakMod Recovery, the latest 1.6.0 Update and the AMSS for 1.5.1+ (the update and amss are under Roms, StreakMod Recovery is under Recovery)
2. Copy the update-1.6.0.zip file onto the root of your SD card.
3. If you are wanting to change from the default install options, create the install config file and place on the SD card as well.
4. Extract recovery.img from the StreakMod recovery and place it, along with amss.mbn, into the same directory as QDLTool (QDLTool has a copy of fastboot)
5. Shut down your Streak, then hold down the camera button (all the way) as you turn it back on.
6. The screen should turn white; press ‘Fastboot’ in the top right hand of the screen.
7. Plug in the USB cable – the Streak should now display ‘FASTBOOT_MODE’ at the bottom of the screen.
8. Open a command window and use ‘cd’ to change to the same directory as qdltool.
9. Run: fastboot -i 0x413c flash recovery recovery.img
10. Run: fastboot -i 0x413c flash amss amss.mbn
11. Run: fastboot -i 0x413c reboot
12. As the Streak starts to reboot, hold down both volume buttons.
13. The recovery menu should come up; select option 2 (Upgrade)
14. A Dell logo and an exclamation mark should appear; press power or menu to open StreakMod’s main menu
15. Select ‘apply sdcard:update.zip’ then ‘chose zip on sd card’
16. Find the update-1.6.0.zip file, select it and apply the zip.
17. When the update finishes, press back a couple of times then select the option to reboot your Streak.
18. The Streak will restart. It will take about 5 minutes to complete, but you are now on the latest v1.6.0
I think I know how to do the first one. But I am not sure which instruction to follow. Sorry guys. This is my first time doing anything like this. So do I need to use QDL tools or fastboot, if Im upgrading from my current verision. Btw wt option would ppl recommend to install. cheers.
PS can I just upgrade from my current version straight to StreakDroid 1.81 or do I need to get the older verision first?
Follow the one on Streakdroid or follow the instructions on the forum guide to upgrading/downgrading your streak so you would not need to use QDL Tool.
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
Hi. I feel your pain. I went through a week of reading forums and websites before I figured it all out.
I don't have time to write you a detailed step by step guide right now, but let me give you the gist of upgrading.
1) You need to flash a custom installer to the phone that will let you install a custom rom like 1.81. The one a lot of people use is called streakmod. These custom installers are usually called "recovery.img". This is achieved by booting the phone holding the camera button down. Once you are in fastboot mode, you can run fastboot.exe from your pc with some parameters to install the custom rom installer.
2) Once the custom rom installer is installed, you can flash to a custom rom like 1.81, by holding down power and the volume buttons and navigating the mini gui once it loads.
3) You can go straight to 1.81. Make sure you follow the instructions regarding the install text file. Avoid using the perfmod option in the install.txt file.
4) If the custom rom is not behaving right, then you should re-install the stock rom. This would require you to use fastboot.exe again and reflash back to the stock rom installer. Then reflash streakmod again and then your custom rom.
You can download the fastboot.exe and the recovery.img file that installs streakmod from:
http://streakdroid.com/?page_id=15
Repairtool link will contain fastboot.exe and i think the recovery.img file in there is the one that will install streakmod. If not, then you can grab it from the link that says streakmod recovery beta.
One more thing. Aside from upgrading the rom installer and the actual rom, there is a third component called the baseband. This is the software that controls the actual phone capabilities of the phone. There is a link in there as well to a baseband file, but I'm not sure which versions of stock rom are supposed to upgrade to it. It's called AMSS 1.51+. I will let the experts here chime in on that. I installed it and my device was already at 2.2 from factory. It didn't seem to hurt anything.
But if you do have to install it, you would also use fastboot.exe with parameters. You would only have to do this one time, until they release a newer baseband.
It sounds daunting, but it really is not. Just need to understand the basics of what I outlined, and it will make sense.
This step I'm not sure if you need it or not. I did it because early on I thought I needed to root my device. Install the android drivers on your pc. The easiest way to do this is to install a tethering software called pdanet (free). This should be the very first thing you do.
GenghisKan said:
Hey thx. Sorry Im still very confused. So do I use this
2.0 > OVERVIEW/SUMMARY OF INSTALLATION PROCESS
1.Download Update-1.7.0.zip from the links below
2.Place Zip file into Root of SD Card
3.Make a text file and type in the options you would like to chose as shown above.
4.Save file under SDCard>install.txt
5.Boot into StreakMod or Clockwork Recovery
6.Select Update from Zip File > Select Zip File From SD Card > StreakDroid_1-7.Zip
7.Wait for installation.
8.First Boot may take longer than a normal boot. Things are being installed, stuff is being generated. Patience.
9.Enjoy.
or do I use this
Latest Streakdroid ROM
If you want to upgrade to the latest Streakdroid ROM (1.6.0), either from the QDLTool install or from the latest official build, you can follow these steps:
1. Go to the downloads section and grab StreakMod Recovery, the latest 1.6.0 Update and the AMSS for 1.5.1+ (the update and amss are under Roms, StreakMod Recovery is under Recovery)
2. Copy the update-1.6.0.zip file onto the root of your SD card.
3. If you are wanting to change from the default install options, create the install config file and place on the SD card as well.
4. Extract recovery.img from the StreakMod recovery and place it, along with amss.mbn, into the same directory as QDLTool (QDLTool has a copy of fastboot)
5. Shut down your Streak, then hold down the camera button (all the way) as you turn it back on.
6. The screen should turn white; press ‘Fastboot’ in the top right hand of the screen.
7. Plug in the USB cable – the Streak should now display ‘FASTBOOT_MODE’ at the bottom of the screen.
8. Open a command window and use ‘cd’ to change to the same directory as qdltool.
9. Run: fastboot -i 0x413c flash recovery recovery.img
10. Run: fastboot -i 0x413c flash amss amss.mbn
11. Run: fastboot -i 0x413c reboot
12. As the Streak starts to reboot, hold down both volume buttons.
13. The recovery menu should come up; select option 2 (Upgrade)
14. A Dell logo and an exclamation mark should appear; press power or menu to open StreakMod’s main menu
15. Select ‘apply sdcard:update.zip’ then ‘chose zip on sd card’
16. Find the update-1.6.0.zip file, select it and apply the zip.
17. When the update finishes, press back a couple of times then select the option to reboot your Streak.
18. The Streak will restart. It will take about 5 minutes to complete, but you are now on the latest v1.6.0
I think I know how to do the first one. But I am not sure which instruction to follow. Sorry guys. This is my first time doing anything like this. So do I need to use QDL tools or fastboot, if Im upgrading from my current verision. Btw wt option would ppl recommend to install. cheers.
PS can I just upgrade from my current version straight to StreakDroid 1.81 or do I need to get the older verision first?
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[Q] AWS Streak question.

Hi
I have a aws streak which I'd like to root and put a custom rom on. Here's the question: is the root process the same as for the regular AT&T streak?
I tried searching, but I cant seem to find straight answer...
Thank you
Android Version 2.2.2
baseband : GAUSB1A34500-US
KERNEL version : 2.6.32.9-perf
OEM : GAUSB1A134500
Build : 15380
1. Then copy over the file Superuser.zip Attachment 545097 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=545097) into
SD card. This is the Superuser app
2. Turn off your phone and flash to fastboot menu
3. unzip streakmod-recovery Attachment 545093 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=545093) to you computer
4. flash recover.img >> fastboot -i 0x413c flash recovery recovery-SU.img (or whatever you renamed the recovery file to)
5. reboot >> fastboot -i 0x413c reboot
6. go to recovery mode (volume rocker up+down+power button key)
7.select install ZIP from sdcard
8.select choose zip from sdcard
9.select superuser.zip file you downloaded earlier, and apply it
10.select yes - install superuser.zip
11.confirm it says "Install from sdcard complete"
12.select go back
13.select reboot
14.done!
*** this is not my work. I simply copy & pasted from another XDA forum***
So, from what you saying, it doesnt matter if its AWS or not and I can use the same files and same process to root it as the regular US streak?
I noticed the baseband you mentioned is GAUSB1A34500-US which is regular streak..
Heres what I have GAUSB1A133300-AWS.
mezzy said:
So, from what you saying, it doesnt matter if its AWS or not and I can use the same files and same process to root it as the regular US streak?
I noticed the baseband you mentioned is GAUSB1A34500-US which is regular streak..
Heres what I have GAUSB1A133300-AWS.
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That would be what he is saying
Well, the root process went well, but when I installed DJ Steve's 1.9 rom something went wrong. Basically now it just boot loops with "StreakDroid" logo..
If anyone can help me I would really appreciate it.
Thank you

[Q] Problems with going back to Stock ROM

I want to sell my Streak 5 on ebay, so need to get it back to stock ROM. I followed the wiki instructions and did a factory reset and then installed the stock 360. I had streakdroid 1.9.0 installed previously. The whole process was smooth and the phone appears to be back to stock, but there are two problems,
when the phone starts, it still lists what is going on which is the same as the rooted version, and I also see "activate root access".
when I click setting>about phone>build number, it still lists streakdroid 1.9.0
Everything else looks like stock.
Can I get some help here? Thanks
You say you installed stock 360. How? Read up on fastboot and how to get it set up on your computer. Then download the rom of your choice from here: mirror2.streakdroid.com/manii It'll be one of the pkg files. Rename the file update.pkg and place on the root of your sd card. Download the recovery to match the rom from the same site. Put this on your computer in the same folder as your fastboot files. Put your phone in fastboot mode and connect to your pc. Go into a command prompt to the folder with your fastboot files. Type: fastboot.exe -i 0x413c flash recovery recovery.img
When that is done, type fastboot reboot
As soon as the screen goes blank, hold in both volume buttons. Choose option 2 on the menu that follows. When it finally boots, it'll be stock.
that is exactly what I did
I went to the http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Dell_Streak.
downloaded the recovery.img, and stock 360 file, out the stock rom file on SD card, renamed it update.pkg. then fastboot for recovery and then install with update.pkg on SD card.
I just remembered that I did encounter an issue two days ago when I tried, I think I did not get the right recovery.img for the stock 360, so instead of installing stock 360, I did a factory reset and today, I found the right recovery file and repeated the procedure.
Look for instructions on using streakflash or qdl tool...This will get you back to stock like it came from dell. I can't give you much info on it, since I only used it once. It's not difficult, you just have to read up on it.

[Q] I'm a little bit stuck

I have a transformer prime rooted with cwr v5.8.1.8 and i tried to switch rom from virtuos prime on primalicious . I entered in cwr and deleted all and now i can even boot into my old rom .. i can't use usb mass storage and sd card when I try to boot it gets stuck on boot screen … what can I do now?..
Boot back into CWM and reinstall the ROM.
If that does not work, you will need to do Option 1a in the Recover from a Brick thread.
I can't install the rom again because I deleted everything (my mistake)...
dragos193 said:
I can't install the rom again because I deleted everything (my mistake)...
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You will probably have to use ADB to push the ROM.zip to your internal sdcard from your PC ... then you will be able to reinstall the rom. If you read thru the "Unbrick your Prime" thread, there are tips to getting this done.
I try to use wsg unbricker but I don't know what options to chose to install a fresh stock rom please help..
nobody knows? please help i'm desperate
i still can't open my prime please anyone know what to do ?
This fixed my ASUS tablet! - Blob Files!
Hello there, for the last few nights I was having the same issue as you. I bricked my tablet, fixed it, and then just got stocked on the recovery with no data on my SDCARD. A guy named "dklue" gave me an idea, i googled some more information about something very important that I was missing!: "Blob files".
The "Primalicious_9.4.2.21._Final.zip" file or the "AOKP.zip" file will not work just like that because they are not in the format to be "Pushed" using the push command (At least thats what i kinda realized lol) anyhow, so i went online and searched for a ROM on Blob format and luckily i found the following!:
[ROM][WW][US][9.4.2.21] Primeval: The STOCK stock rom
So here is what worked for me thanks God! lol (Keep in mind that for some reason this process did not work for me on the new "CWM Touch Recovery 5.8.1.8" I actually had to downgrade my CWM to the 5.5.0.4 Version, you can download it from here:
androidroot . mobi / 2012 / 02/22/introducing-cwm-for-asus-transformer-prime/ --> WITH NO SPACE in between!
Here is how to Install the CWM file on your prime:
1. Get fastboot from that website, and extract it.
2. Download the blob file (tfp_CWM5_androidroot.blob), and put it in the same folder as where you extracted fastboot.
3. Power off your prime.
4. Boot with Volume-down pressed. Wait when you see text appearing. The prime will then allow you to start “fastboot” -> USB ICON.
5. Open up a command-line prompt, and navigate to where you extracted fastboot with “cd”.
6. Enter the following commandline to flash recovery: fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery tfp_CWM5_androidroot.blob
7. Reboot
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Anyhow, so after you have that version installed:
1. Download "ROOTED 9.4.2.21 CWM compatible signed US version"
d - h . s t / r 4 4 -> WITH NO SPACE! (This is from the Primeval: The STOCK stock rom) Thread.
2. EXTRACT IT to the same directory where your ADB is! We only need the BLOBFILE from that zip folder!
3. Once you have the files extracted just run the following on your Command line:
adb push blobfile /sdcard/ ---> Its going to look like its not doing
nothing but dont worry its doing it in the background after 401 or some
seconds the command line will returned to you with a message like this:
1275kb, dadadada...
4. VERY IMPORTANT!: enter:
adb shell
dd if=/sdcard/blobfile of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4
(Same as the previews step it will take forever but it will work dude!)
5. DONE! at least this is what worked for me man!
Im so happy now my Asus is freaking Brand NEw again! i was JUST about to through this garbage away but im so happy "dklue" gave me the BLOB concept idea! heheheh i guess i learned something new now..

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