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Category: Streak Hacks

Dell Streak Unlocker software unlocks Streak in minutes

Dell Streak Unlocker software unlocks Streak in minutes

Dell Streak Unlocker software unlocks Streak in minutes Today we tested new third-party unlocking software called Dell Streak Unlocker on Unlock Streak and we’re quite impressed. Within minutes our Streak was unlocked. Unlike Rebel SIM, which doesn’t unlock the phone permanently (upon removing Rebel SIM, the phone is locked again), this unlock is permanent and [...]

AT&T and Rogers Dell Streak 5 finally get updated to Android 2.2 Froyo

AT&T and Rogers Dell Streak 5 finally get updated to Android 2.2 Froyo

The tale of the Android 2.2 Froyo update for the Dell Streak 5 has been epic, but sad for some. This update has started going out for unlocked devices way back in November of last year, however those who bought their Streaks from AT&T in the USA or Rogers in Canada have had to wait, [...]

Video walkthrough: AT&T Dell Streak running Dell’s Froyo Android 2.2 Upgrade

Video walkthrough: AT&T Dell Streak running Dell’s Froyo Android 2.2 Upgrade

You know we have a soft spot for the Dell Streak, or Dell Streak 5 as we may call it for clarity now that Dell has the Dell Streak 7 on T-Mobile. The Streak 5 is made with high quality materials, has a sharp display, can make phone calls yet it fits in a large [...]

Dell Streak Android 2.2 Froyo Performance Issues Fix

Dell Streak Android 2.2 Froyo Performance Issues Fix

As most of you Dell Streak owners know, the Dell Streak Android 2.2 Update has gone live in the US last week. Also the lucky owners of an unlocked Dell Streak purchased from EU ( baseband ends in 00 ) have been able to update to Froyo. All good and well, right ? Not so [...]

Dell Streak US Android 2.2 Update Working On All Baseband 00 Streaks

Dell Streak US Android 2.2 Update Working On All Baseband 00 Streaks

Dell and AT&T have recently released the Dell Streak Android 2.2 Froyo update for the US versions of Streak. After some problems ( no one was initially able to successfully complete the update process ) Dell has released another version of the update.pkg file that, according to numerous users, works. And here comes the good [...]

Download Dell Streak Froyo Update (UK Only)

Download Dell Streak Froyo Update (UK Only)

The Dell Streak Froyo 2.2 Android update is not available to download from the dell community support site (UK Only). The update for USA and Canada is coming sometimes next week when dell start selling the unlocked dell streak in the States and Canada.  Below are the necessary links you need. Please backup your dell [...]

Android 2.2 Android Update Available for Download But Only for Unlocked Dell Streak

Android 2.2 Android Update Available for Download But Only for Unlocked Dell Streak

The wait is over for owners of  Dell Streak owners with unlocked version of the streak. As of today, owners of the Dell Streak have the opportunity to download the point release — but only if they’ve purchased unlocked versions of the device, which are limited to customers outside the United States. Users of locked [...]

Unlocked Dell Streak Coming to USA Customers in Weeks Time

Unlocked Dell Streak Coming to USA Customers in Weeks Time

In a few weeks time, Dell will be making a version of its Dell Streak Internet tablet/smartphone hybrid available in unlocked form and pre-loaded with Android 2.2 Froyo for U.S. customers. The Dell Streak was launched, and locked to, with partner AT&T in the U.S. though the tablet device is not sold through AT&T nor [...]

Dell Streak Android 2.2 Froyo Update has Started Rolling Out

Dell Streak Android 2.2 Froyo Update has Started Rolling Out

Dell has announced that the update to Android 2.2 Froyo for its Streak tablet/smartphone has started rolling out for owners of unlocked devices. The update is over-the-air, meaning that if you have an unlocked Streak, it should notify you to download and install it. If you’re impatient, you can also manually check by going to [...]

Dell Streak Froyo Stage UI Leaked, Gives HTC Evo 4G Giant Apps

Dell Streak Froyo Stage UI Leaked, Gives HTC Evo 4G Giant Apps

We first heard about Dell’s Stage UI overlay when the Dell Thunder leaked. This was followed closely by a leaked video of a Dell Streak sporting Android 2.2 (Froyo) with this new Dell interface. Now we’ve just learnt that the Android 2.2 update for the Dell Streak which is making its way to Japan first [...]

Dell Streak Hacks to Work with SNES controller

Dell Streak Hacks to Work with SNES controller

 One crafty gamer and his Dell Streak took it upon themselves to whip up a mouth-watering gaming controller for the device. Using the device’s PDMI port, he crossed some wires and soldered some doohickeys that allowed the controller to be plugged into the Streak and be recognized as a USB keyboard. Because of this, [...]

How to:  Manually Update Dell Streak to Android 2.1 Éclair ( Install Guide )

How to: Manually Update Dell Streak to Android 2.1 Éclair ( Install Guide )

The Dell Streak is a far better device than most smartphones out there, but it has some major drawbacks. One of them is the operating system ( OS ). The Dell Streak comes with Android 1.6 as stock. But that can be fixed. The following guide teaches you how to manually update the Dell Streak [...]

Dell Streak Froyo 2.2 Enters V1 Release – It’s Inside

Dell Streak Froyo 2.2 Enters V1 Release – It’s Inside

Great news, bleeding-edge Dell Streak users! The beta build of a stock Froyo ROM cooked up by Stephen Hyde (also known as DJ_Steve), the head dev appointed to head up the CyanogenMod ROM port for the Streak, is now available for flashing. It’s vanilla Froyo as anyone familiar with CyanogenMod ROMs would expect and everything [...]

Dell Streak Android 2.2 Froyo Beta Is Leacked and We Have It! Download Inside

Dell Streak Android 2.2 Froyo Beta Is Leacked and We Have It! Download Inside

The Dell Streak is a device on a long list of those promised but still awaiting their turn with Android 2.2, but like most others waiting for Froyo with a little bit of work you can now get your fix early. A beta of the Froyo release for the Streak has now become available, and [...]