[REF] Everything you wanted to know about the streak, but were too busy bricking it

[TheManii]

WARNING ABOUT FASTBOOT: Do not attempt to use fastboot erase or fastboot -w on the Streak
The fastboot program on the streak has issues and attempting to erase partitions with it may result in it hanging.
If it hangs the Streak will not be able to start up and is likely not rescuable by any manner (including QDL Tool)
Use factory reset via recovery mode instead.

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This thread will consolidate all the guides and common downloads that are used for the streak.
Suggestions on changes or additions will definitely be welcome to it.

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Semi-Official XDA Links:

• Dell Streak Wiki Page
• Wiki Flashing Guide
• List of stock ROMs
• Custom Rom and Recovery List

Other Guides:

• Beginners guide by Kohawk09 [Slightly outdated]
• Dell Streak Complete guide [Very outdated]
• ADB and QDL tool setup guide
• How to use streakmod recovery
• Upgrading/Installing Softbank Roms
• Replacing the LCD

Commonly downloaded tools:

• Streakmod - Custom Recovery
• Superuser.zip - Rooting Method
• Fastboot/ADB utils + drivers for Streak 5/7 and Venue
• QDL Tool
• StreakFlash (alt QDL tool)

Other Downloads:

• Stage UI 1.6 installer
• GB Base Theme for 2.2.2 Roms
• FM Radio support installer

Points of interest for themers/rom makers:

• Build.prop mini guide
• Changing default orientation to portrait
• Creating a theme with transparent icons
• List of apps safe to remove from stock roms
• Removing carrier text from statusbar
• Stock 2.2.2 Base theme
• Themeing the stock dialer

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[_n0p_]

I'd love to see this sticked here.
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Sergei