[Q] 1.6 firmware build no 3883 - System updates not working?

K-inkz · Jan 16, 2014

Hello to ANYONE who can help me....

I bought a Dell Streak 5 and Im slowly going insane. I've tried system updates, manually downloading a file here and there, trying to upgrade the operating system in any which way I can. But its not working.

I'm sorry but im your worst nightmare - Someone with very basic skills...Im ok with pc's but mobile phone operating systems are another story!

Ok heres what I have in the 'About device' section:

Firmware version: 1.6
Baseband version: GAUSB1A110421-EU
Kernal version: 2.6.29-perf
OEM version: GAUSB1A110421
Build no: 3883

Im in the UK, its locked to 02.

What do I do?

Here's my silly questions:

DO I need the SD card in the phone for the software update?
I've notices DJ Steve done something that has no files anywhere with the links still on the info on websites?
When I click to system update on the phone, it goes to DELL and i go through the clicking, to then get a '404 - file or directory not found' ?

Any help would be appreciated x

K-inkz x
Is there a one-stop-shop that can do it all for me (less headaches & stress)

Strephon Alkhalikoi · Jan 17, 2014

To answer your last question first, no.

DJ Steve's info is dead and buried, along with Dell's OTA system for the Streak. The current custom ROMs are in the Development forum.

In general, you want to upgrade you need to start reading the info given in the wiki and in various posts on these forums. I can tell you that this thread gives general comments on the hoops you have to go through to upgrade from 1.6 to 2.3.3.

rsfinsrq · Jan 17, 2014

If I remember correctly, I used the QDL tool to update 1.6 to 2.3 prior to it being officially released by Dell. Is that not an option?

Strephon Alkhalikoi · Jan 17, 2014

By his own admission he isn't tech savvy so that could cause more problems for him than it solves. Having never used the QDL Tool myself, you would know more than I in that regard as to what's involved.

rsfinsrq · Jan 17, 2014

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
By his own admission he isn't tech savvy so that could cause more problems for him than it solves. Having never used the QDL Tool myself, you would know more than I in that regard as to what's involved.

Understood. Just to put this out there, I do have the QDL tool and tutorials in both word document and shock-wave player that walks you through the process. Just let me know and I can provide a link via PM to the files.

Strephon Alkhalikoi · Jan 17, 2014

TheManii still has a link to the QDL tool on his dev-host account. But those tutorials could be very useful.

rsfinsrq · Jan 17, 2014

Here is what I have;

View attachment 2522228

View attachment qdltool-tutorial.zip

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
TheManii still has a link to the QDL tool on his dev-host account. But those tutorials could be very useful.

IA-32e · Jan 17, 2014

Thanks guys, this is very helpful. I'm also trying to update my Streak 5 (unlocked) running 1.6 but after I download the 2.2 software update from Dell and reboot/install it just hangs at the Dell logo screen. I also tried flashing a custom recovery via fastboot. It says write successful but when I try to boot into the recovery I just get a blank screen. I've tried CWM, TeamWin and StreakMod all with the same result. I was thinking there was an issue with installing those on 1.6 so figured I'd update the firmware first. Looks like I need to do some more research.

Thanks

K-inkz · Jan 18, 2014

Thanks for info!

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
To answer your last question first, no.

DJ Steve's info is dead and buried, along with Dell's OTA system for the Streak. The current custom ROMs are in the Development forum.

In general, you want to upgrade you need to start reading the info given in the wiki and in various posts on these forums. I can tell you that this thread gives general comments on the hoops you have to go through to upgrade from 1.6 to 2.3.3.

Thanks mister, I shall go read and try and understand all this flashing, rooting stuff! haha x

IA-32e · Jan 18, 2014

rsfinsrq said:
Here is what I have;

Streak Upgrade Guide.docx

qdltool-tutorial.zip

K-inkz said:
Thanks mister, I shall go read and try and understand all this flashing, rooting stuff! haha x

No need to root at all before hand. Following the QDLTool and Streak Upgrade guide tutorial's and getting the drivers and everything setup, all I did was run QDLTool to factory reset from Android 1.6 to 2.2. Once I did that it's as easy as flashing a recovery with Fastboot and then throwing a custom ROM on your SD card to flash.

I'm running StreakMod recovery with the Traveler DSC ROM.

K-inkz · Jan 18, 2014

Thanks all for info x

IA-32e said:
No need to root at all before hand. Following the QDLTool and Streak Upgrade guide tutorial's and getting the drivers and everything setup, all I did was run QDLTool to factory reset from Android 1.6 to 2.2. Once I did that it's as easy as flashing a recovery with Fastboot and then throwing a custom ROM on your SD card to flash.

I'm running StreakMod recovery with the Traveler DSC ROM.

OK, Thanks for your advice, Im gonna have a go in the morning as I have a headache right now...

Thanks all for the input/advice. I appreciate it.

PS: Someone thought I was a guy hehe, Sorry to correct but im definitely a girl! x

Strephon Alkhalikoi · Jan 18, 2014

Without evidence to the contrary, it's messy to say "he/she/it".

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