yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Dell Streak 7] EwanG:
It turns out steps 9 - 15 are also a great way to fix the problem when your Streak comes up and starts asking for a Password when you never setup a password. For some reason installing one of the custom ROMS also installs a version of CWM that is not as recent as the 5 series, which can lead to issues with the signature verification (i.e. when things go "boom", Android sees the partition as encrypted rather than just "locked"). So steps 9 - 15 allow you to put in a later CWM which does a proper wipe, and you're back in business. Have to reinstall apps, but the data is left alone.

Just in case I'm not the only one who has run into this :D
[Dell Streak 7] monkeymommy:
Ok, I used this guide to modify my Dell Streak 7 wifi. After I was done my screen kept flickering and I put it back to stock thanks to AndroidOVERALL putting together a post on how to complete the restore.

I have searched about the screen flickering but didn't find a resolution. Maybe I missed it, but it seemed that others had the same issue and it was either a hardware problem, the brightness was adjusted, or auto rotate was disabled. I tried adjusting the brightness settings and many other settings but the issue was not resolved until I returned everything to stock.

I have a Dell streak 7 wifi, US version with Honeycomb.

Please point me in the right direction if this issue has been resolved and I missed it. If not any suggestions?
[Dell Streak 7] EwanG:
Did you load a custom ROM after following these steps, or did you just reboot aft getting CWM installed. Usually the flickering comes from an issue with the video driver (so can be software if a bad driver, or hardware if it's only marginally in spec).
[Dell Streak 7] mobilemedic:
For any one who gets to the end of the steps and now can boot in go CWM but doesn't know what to do about getting rooted.

Very very Simple.

Download Superuser7.zip

http://www.tablet-cables.com/streak/tools/root/Superuser7.zip

Have your Streak booted normally and USB cable hooked up.

Move to the internal Memory Superuser7.zip

power off device

Power back on using Vol UP & Power Button

Select 2. Software upgrade via update.pkg on SD card and press power

CWM will load.

Select install zip from sd card and power to enter.

select Choose zip from internal sd card and power.

use Vol UP to go backwards to your files and select Superuser7.zip and hit power

move down to YES - Install Superuser7.zip and hit power

thats it. its rooted.

goto ++++++++ Go Back+++++++

and reboot system now

and let it reboot.

Not necessary, but I'd suggest running Superuser and hitting the Knob icon top right (settings) and scrolling down and updating Super User.

Hope this helps someone who may not know where to get Superuser7 and what to do after following the great guide above.
[Dell Streak 7] metalchef:
thanks!

nothing sucks worse than a bad download -- happend TWICE! (dayum!)

got rewt?
[Dell Streak 7] blastedmax:
Help?

I am trying to Flash superuser.zip after installing the clockwork.

But I keep getting the following screen. I do not have exterior sd card installed.

What can I do?
[Dell Streak 7] EwanG:
It's saying that it is looking for an SD Card and not finding it, so that certainly makes sense. However, it sounds like it is looking for "update.pkg" rather than "superuser.zip", so is it possible you accidentally selected the "Update" option in CWM rather than the option to select a file?
[Dell Streak 7] TheManii:
He doesnt have clockwork mod installed, you must have CWM installed to flash zips
[Dell Streak 7] PfcKirk:
OK, I have a new Streak 7 t-mobile with HC 3.2. I plug it to the pc running xp sp3, and it needs drivers for MTP and Streak7. I pointed to the Fastboot+ADB folder I extracted for the Streak7 driver and it installed Android ADB Interface. Pointing there for MTP fails to find a driver. I can't get to the internal SD to get the drivers.zip because my computer won't recognize the Streak until the MTP driver is installed. After installing an MTP driver from the net, I can see the internal and external SD. I copied everything to a single folder labelled STREAK in c:\ and unplug the Streak from the pc. I put the Streak into fastboot mode (Volume - & Power), wait about 10 seconds, then plug it into the usb port. The computer see the Fastboot device and needs a driver. I point it to the STREAK folder (former Fastboot+ADB) but it didn't find a driver it liked. I tried to install manually, but there is no Android 1.0 or Android ABD Interface devices in my list. I do see Android USB Devices, but it is empty when I click on it. ANYBODY else get this, and how do I move forward? I followed the guide to the letter, and appreciate all the work & effort you guys put into making these root methods available. The Streak7 is a cool little device, but I think it will be cooler once I root it. I have rooted my Epic 4g and the wife's Evo 4g on this same computer, and I do have the Android SDK installed (even though I don't know how to use it).

OK, so I used all the same files I have here and was able to successfully get Clockwork flashed & gain root. I dunno why the xp machines don't like these files. I tried 3 other xp laptops before getting to my wife's Windows 7 laptop, which worked just as described in the very well-written guides. #MindBottling!
[Dell Streak 7] cidand1:
I cannot even find the drivers.zip in step6. WIN7x64 and a brand new tmobile streak 7. where is this thing? I looked through all the folders and subfolders. :(
[Dell Streak 7] EwanG:
Drivers.zip is in the main directory of the Streak. Open up ES File Manager or a similar program and you should see it. To get it to your PC, attach the Streak via USB and let it mount as external storage (default behavior I believe).
[Dell Streak 7] cidand1:
In my main directory on on my streak, using ES file explorer, i cant seem to find that file. I see acct, cache, config, d, ....etc folders, i scroll down, i see default.prop, init, init_recovery.rc, ...... var files, but i dont see drivers.zip. help :( I need to get honeycomb so I can use skype front facing camera, cause I understand froyo 2.2 can only use the back camera w skype.

Since this should be a common file for all SD7 units, can someone please email that file to me so i can get past step 6. transporter3@zetazetasigma.com :)
[Dell Streak 7] EwanG:
From this I gather your Streak did not ship with Honeycomb. That would explain why you didn't find the file as that is something that I gather Dell added when they changed how they shipped it later on. I am not sure what the redistribution rules are for the file, which is why I haven't posted it myself.

That said, I also can't guarantee this process will work for someone starting with Froyo. I do know there may be an issue with which version of CWM you can use in that case. As such, you may want to check one of the other guides to be sure.
[Dell Streak 7] wptski:
Explain please? Shouldn't drivers be present no matter how it's shipped? Mine came with Froyo with drivers, I OTA'd to HC and I still have them.
[Dell Streak 7] cidand1:
Ya I bought this from dell directly about 3 weeks ago. From what I have been reading on XDA, mine is definitely different. Its a tmobile streak 7.

Android 2.2.2

Kernel : 2.6.32.9

OEM ver: GLUNB1A133633

Build : 15420

Another thing I noticed is that even trying to load CWmod through fastboot, my computer does not recognize the DS7 in fastboot mode. The drivers in the fastboot+ADB zip file dont work on my computer as fastboot drivers (or maybe I should try another CPU). My cpu is an AMD 64; running win7 pro 64; i need some serious help.
[Dell Streak 7] Marvelous0ne:
I think I bricked!

Ok I followed the directions from here to root my tablet.

http://www.cesgeekbook.com/2011/12/root-dell-streak-7-with-honeycomb-32.html

All went well! Everything worked and I was rooted! did the Superuser7. Clockwork came up and installed. All went right! So I was pleased. I figured I would later than put on a ROM cause it was late. Well was going to do so and tried to go into clockwork via ROM manager. Didn't work! Kept rebooting! So I figured I would try the pother way "Press Power and +" then click to Install from SD Card to go into Clockwork. That didn't work either! Then Now it won't reboot at all! I can get into fastboot and I can get into the bootloader. But that's it! I tried to do a Factory Reset and nothing! it just stays on the Dell boot screen. Anyway to fix the problem? If so, please give me step by step directions on how to do it.
[Dell Streak 7] EwanG:
Use of ROM Manager is generally discouraged due to unknowns about how the package will work with other ROMs. It also isn't clear to me which version of CWM you were using.

If you can get into fastboot, then you should still be able to use ADB, and I would suggest trying to reinstall CWM as indicated in the first message of this thread. That way at least you should be at a known good spot for us to try and help you get a custom ROM installed.
[Dell Streak 7] Marvelous0ne:
Didn't know about the Rom Manager issue. I guess it's only good to use on cell phones? Anyway, I am trying again, but the problem is my laptop is now not reading the tablet when in fastboot mode. I have followed all the step again. Including reinstalling the drivers. But since it's not reading the tablet. I can not reinstall CWM. The version I installed was the one from the 1st page. It's a fairly simple thing to do. But just need to get the device to be read by my laptop.

I have contacted Dell and explained to them the problem. They did say that I can return it to get it fixed. but still kind of hoping I can do it from home.
[Dell Streak 7] EwanG:
Not sure what you mean when you say the laptop is not reading the tablet in fastboot mode. When in fastboot it should NOT show up as attached storage. The best way to tell if it is "really" seeing the Streak 7 is in step 13 - which uses an id rather than a device name so that it should work even if the tablet isn't fully identified. If you try to perform step 13 while in fastboot, what message are you getting?
[Dell Streak 7] Marvelous0ne:
Once I put it into fastboot and it starts to install the fastboot drivers. It won't! I keep getting a notice that unsuccessfully did so.

When doing step 13. when I put in the code. it just says <waiting for device> like it's doesn't see it! see below!

Not sure why it's not working! Unless it's user error on my part. But as I said I followed the directions.

EDIT!: After sitting and reading a while. I figured out what I believe the problem was. The USB port I was using. Cause when I switched ports. All started to work. Don't know why, but it did! I got it up and running! So I am happy!
[Dell Streak 7] artin1993:
Hi, my first post ;]

Have been using HTC Wildfire for 1 and a half year now and just bought Dell Streak 7.

Lovely device but I have a problem with entering fastboot on it. I rooted Wildfire and entered fastboot mode many times so I don't think this is my mistake... hopefuly. I press and hold vol down (-) and then press and hold power button. back button etc. lights up and after few seconds power led blinks several times red and streak turns off. I have also tried holding vol down and just pushing power but till lights go on and then release it but after that Dell starts up normaly despite the fact I kept vol down pressed for all time.

Some ideas whats wrong? I updated from stock froyo to honeycomb.

PS

Recovery mode also doesn't work. vol up + power yep? (maybe here I've done something wrong ;] )
[Dell Streak 7] TheManii:
Your battery needs to be above 70% to enter recovery/fastboot modes
[Dell Streak 7] artin1993:
Oh, that's tricky :P Thanks for advise. Charging now, will see how it goes after that...
[Dell Streak 7] artin1993:
Ok, worked like a charm. Now I have CWM and I am rooted ;] Thanks to all for this guide and tips.
[Dell Streak 7] shrekdaklown:
i keep getting a error says cannot load s7_3.2-5.0.27 any help please
[Dell Streak 7] EwanG:
You do not appear to be entering the command correctly for step 13, specifically you don't seem to be adding the device code. Format is:

fastboot -i 0x413C flash recovery recovery.img (where recovery.img is the ClockworkMod or other recovery file)

Note that the spaces are also important (on one line you appear to have tried flashrecovery).

Hope this helps!
[Dell Streak 7] shrekdaklown:
i got it working all i had to do was change the filename of cwm to recovery and boom worked no prob lol guess mine was being picky
[Dell Streak 7] yankeeornovember:
Will keep this post bookmarked, as my Dell Streak 7 should be arriving any day now!
[Dell Streak 7] ThattOneKiddMichael:
Im having trouble finding the file
[Dell Streak 7] gematsu:
Drivers.zip

hi everyone....

can anyone post drivers.zip to download? or send me for email (gematsu@gmail.com). i don`t find it in my streak7.

thanks...
[Dell Streak 7] DVD2955:
Another vote for a SD root solution!

Add my name to the list for a SD root solution, as I have followed all the help files to the "T" and to the "LETTER" and have not succeeded in rooting my device?!?

All I really want to do is:

: edit my 'HOST' file so that I don't get so many pop-up adds.

: add the app "RUN FROM SD" so that I can load and run apps fro the "SD"

: And maybe use the utility "CHANGE ID" so that I can try a few APP's that currently the 'STREAK-7' does not have access to such as the Feb/2012 release of the 'Crackle.com' video app.

:David
[Dell Streak 7] StBtS:
Need help, same for me

hi everyone....

can anyone post drivers.zip to download? or send me for email (stb3001@gmail.com). i don`t find it in my streak7.

thanks...
[Dell Streak 7] manjulapra:
Rooting non-stock honeycomb

Hi All,

I have a DS7 US4G version which I have updated from Froyo to HC. These are the specs

Android Version 3.2

Kernel 2.6.36.3

baseband 11.810.09.06.00

Build Number 19534

I am complete newbie. I did the previous update with a help of a friend of mine. I "think" this a stock rom, but as my DS7 was a tmobile, I had to get this from XDA. So I am not sure whether it is stock rom.

My tablet hangs and get stuck once in few weeks or in a month. I do the factory reset and re-install all apps through Astro app backup. But it is very time consuming process.

I tried to install the package given in this but it says update not compatible. I think I have to root as previously.

But I have see many advises from experts in the group saying rooting with custom roms is not recommended.

What shall I do?

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Manjula
[Dell Streak 7] datfat:
Search

Search "T-mobile" and you will find some help there in previous posts.
[Dell Streak 7] wolfxwinds:
I have a dell streak 7 factory reset to 2.3.3

I have once rooted another android phone and it has been about two years ago.. I just need to know what version of CMW to use..

android ver. 2.3.3

baseband - GAUSB1A1406214-US

Kernal Ver - 2.6.35.7-perf

build - 20707

any help to get this sucker rooted would be so much appreciated..

I just need to make sure I dont flash the wrong recovery and brick this sucker..

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also cannot find the drivers.zip at all on my sdcard.. not sure why
[Dell Streak 7] mash2k:
Root DS7 updated to HC 3.2 from Froyo 2.2

Hello to everyone,

I'm new in rooting devices, but I need it in order to be able to use ad hoc with my phone. My DS7 originally came with Froyo but recently I updated it with the Dell update. Does anyone knows if the instructions works for my DS7? Thanks in advance.

Regards,
[Dell Streak 7] manjulapra:
Search did not yield anything

Thanks but I could not find anything! Please help :confused:
[Dell Streak 7] datfat:
Search

here... try this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1558266
[Dell Streak 7] manjulapra:
Finding drivers.zip?

Thanks.

Please pardon me if I look dumb. But I have already installed HC by DJSteve given at XDA. I want to update it. For that I think I need to root it. The tried the guide here but for that I need Drivers.zip which should be in the tablet. But I can not find it.
[Dell Streak 7] wptski:
Somewhere in these threads and I don't exactly know where someone was missing those same files. Someone posted a link to them. Try to do a search on "drivers.zip" and maybe you can locate the post.
[Dell Streak 7] winpot:
new DS7 user here

Help!!!

my new DS 7 with Android 2.2 stock just arrived and need your help guys. I've been looking around the thread if I can use this GUIDE directly from stock FROYO? or do i need to upgrade first.

just unboxing my unit now.

any input pls.:)
[Dell Streak 7] sanchezrd13:
Finally Rooted my DS7

I wish to thank EwanG for making this so simple to accomplish. I had been holding off in doing it and finally got down to doing it. I can't seem to find the "Thanks" button on the forum, so again, thanks EwanG.

Edit: Found the button!
[Dell Streak 7] winpot:
@ EwanG thank you so much for this easy to follow guide....:)

Im happy with my DS7...

also guys,

any update on this ice cream thread???:D

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1316719
[Dell Streak 7] baracalao:
Bootloader error

[/QUOTE]

Steps 1-15)

16) To get it to reboot into CWM, turn the Streak off, and then turn it on again while holding the Power Button and Volume UP (+) at the same time. This may take up to 30 seconds

From here you would follow the normal CWM options to install just the root files (Superuser7 for one example) or install a custom ROM.[/QUOTE]

I have followed these instructions, from step one. I have tried it twice, but when I reboot to go into CWM it gives a stock recovey and when I try option #2 it gives the following error " Unrecoverable Bootloader error (0x00000000). "

What did I do wrong?

I have A Dell Streak 7 with OTA Honeycomb.
[Dell Streak 7] FALCON-LORD:
Hey All.

I have a Stock 7 with Honeycomb, and have followed the above. When I boot with the + down the menu shows no change, though during the attempt at installing clockwork it looks like it came up with no issues.

Is anyone able to shone some light on the issue?

(Dos output below)

C:\StreakRoot\Win32>fastboot -i 0x413C flash recovery C:\StreakRoot\S7_3.2-6.0.1

.1.img

sending 'recovery' (4732 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.408s]

writing 'recovery'...

OKAY [ 1.316s]

finished. total time: 1.726s

C:\StreakRoot\Win32>fastboot -i 0x413C reboot

rebooting...

finished. total time: 0.001s

C:\StreakRoot\Win32>
[Dell Streak 7] giveen:
You need to select now the update package option and that will take you to recovery mode
[Dell Streak 7] FALCON-LORD:
Got Root!

Thanks for getting me over that last hurdle giveen.
[Dell Streak 7] baracalao:
question about rooting problem

Greetings to all.

I have tried the instructions. I have actually run through the process 4 times now, from step one.

I get the same error each time. When I try to boot into recovery. It appears to still be the stock recovery, when I select option #2 it gives a bootloader error message.

Has anyone else had this issue?

Any of you gurus have a suggestion?

I will try anything at this point to get cwm working and root.
[Dell Streak 7] Nocturnal_50:
did you put the device into fastboot and flash recovery? if no, do it. if yes did you rename your recovery image to "recovery.img" minus the quotation marks and use "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" through the fastboot command?
[Dell Streak 7] baracalao:
Still no dice!!!

Yeah, I have tried that. This is really frustrating.

Any other suggestions? :confused:

I have the .27 Honeycomb OTA. I don't know if that is making a difference.
[Dell Streak 7] baracalao:
SUCCESS!!!!!!

FInally SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:good::good::good:

I don't know why, but today my Streak played nice, and after 4 times of going through every step, it finally booted into CWM and allowed me to root.

Hallelujah!!!!!
[Dell Streak 7] kevin28:
Error cannot load recovery.img?

I can only get to step 13 where i need to fastboot -i 0x413C flash recovery recovery.img

But it says: error cannot load recovery.img
[Dell Streak 7] giveen:
Is it saved in the same directory as the fastboot program?
[Dell Streak 7] kevin28:
replay

I have it in C:\Fastboot\recovery.img
[Dell Streak 7] giveen:
The fastboot program in there as well?

At the command prompt are you in the same directory?
[Dell Streak 7] kevin28:
replay

Yes but i had to manually install it this is whats in C:\Fastboot:

fastboot-drivers

google-usb_driver

recovery.img
[Dell Streak 7] wptski:
Where is "fastboot.exe"?
[Dell Streak 7] kevin28:
replay

Don't have a .exe ... So what do i do?

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I've been trying this for hours....
[Dell Streak 7] giveen:
Get it......
[Dell Streak 7] kevin28:
replay

Ok then what? How do i install the img file?
[Dell Streak 7] giveen:
Get fastboot.exe

put it in the same directory as the recovery.img

put device into fastboot mode

install fastboot drivers

open commandline

go to the directory where fastboot and the recovery image is at

run the command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
[Dell Streak 7] kevin28:
replay

ok so i get this on my dell streak:

flashing storMgr partition recovery

Read after write verify partition recovery

now what do i do?
[Dell Streak 7] giveen:
run the command "fastboot reboot"
[Dell Streak 7] kevin28:
replay

Ok when i get into recovery mode i still have the same options? I can't get into CWM.
[Dell Streak 7] wptski:
Look here: http://d-h.st/users/TheManii/?fld_id=1682#files, select the first 8.69MB zip file and it should have all you need for Fastboot plus ADB.

I'm wondering why there are so many Fastboot+ADB zip versions on that page??

Whoops, too late!!

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Now select Update package from SD card and press the power button.
[Dell Streak 7] kevin28:
replay

How do i install these? And how do i get into CWM?
[Dell Streak 7] wptski:
Look here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1411193

How to get into CWM is in Post #66
[Dell Streak 7] kevin28:
replay

Thanks got it to work:)

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For some reason it wont let me play this game now that its rooted??
[Dell Streak 7] rocky_mon:
Please recommend a ROM

I'm looking for a custom ROM for my Dell Streak 7 4G running on HoneyComb 3.2 as the battery life is not that great.

Can you please recommend a ROM which has everything working (like 4G radio, camera, sound etc) and also give better battery life.

PS: I'm an absolute noob and haven't done anything on my tablet yet (like rooting etc), is that required to install new custom ROMs?
[Dell Streak 7] EwanG:
The custom Honeycomb that is out there (StreakDroid) has everything working, and has slightly better battery life. The reality is that part of the reason the streak didn't take off is that Dell didn't think being able to go all day without a charge was important, and that screen resolution wasn't as important as the price point. Which if other folks hadn't quickly come out with items that beat the Streak on both points might have still let the streak have a good period of success.

IOW, if you are looking to root your streak to solve that problem, you are probably going to go through a bit of a learning curve for not much benefit. Personally I think it's a good platform to learn to root and install custom roms on as it is actually one of the easier devices to do this on. And if you are decent at following instructions it is highly unlikely you will brick your device. But if you really need 4G and an all day battery, it might be better to invest in an external battery recharger.