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[Streak 5 Android Development] Edrill:
Strange stuff here!!! Long story short, I got an O2 locked 2.1 (6941) Streak. It was working perfectly fine with my Rebel SIM. Voice, 3G, everything. I upgraded to DJ Steve's 1.1.x, official Froyo and then to 1.1.4. As expected, the Rebel SIM stopped working with the start of these upgrades.

A couple of days ago, I put my non-O2 SIM in an old unlocked 2G phone. Made a few calls, sent a couple of messages and left it at that. A few hours later, I put the SIM along with the Rebel SIM in my O2 (Now on official 2.2) and I had a working signal!! I could only make calls and send messages. Couldn't receive any. No data either. No 2G, forget about 3G! Figured it was expected, and left it at that.

Upgraded to 1.1.4 yesterday. After resetting and rebooting and everything, I put the non-O2 SIM + RebelSIM back into the Streak. The non-O2 SIM had been in an unlocked phone for a while before this. As expected, I got a signal. Just for the heck of it, I put the APN settings again. They had gone after the reset and upgrade. Turned off wifi, and I've got working 3G!!!! Of course, if I loose the signal or reboot, I loose signal and don't get it back till I do a SIM shuffle, but the point is, it's working!! Getting some good speeds via 3G, so I know it's definitely working!

This gives me hope that the 1.3 firmware for the RebelSIM might give us a proper working connection. Yeah, my RebelSIM isn't on 1.3 beta! It's probably still on 1.2 like when I first got it! Going to order a Rebel SIM programmer now!
[Streak 5 Android Development] BrumBrum74:
I used a Gemalto Twin (or something like that) usb programmer.
[Streak 5 Android Development] kazaitg:
I've updated rebelsimcard II to 1.3 beta firmware. Unlock doesn't work as it should. I can call from the phone and send sms, but nobody can call me and I cant receive any sms message.

Network strenge icon showing R - roaming. I've also tried update on universalsim card with rebelsim update - same result.

Summary:

~update doesn't work good

~R icon showing roaming

~can't receive calls and sms messages

So has anybody some informations about next rebel update?

I'm from Poland and I am using Orange provider sim card.

Sorry for my english
[Streak 5 Android Development] tina333:
My goodness...what a nightmare!

*bought a veho multi sim reader and after many hours trying, found out it definitely wont work. Cost £16.99

*ordered a sm 3320 (official programmer) after watching umpteen youtube clips updated to v1.3 cost £15

*for the life of me I could not get 3g once on 2.2 official or 1.4.5 I read endless threads everywhere for tips to try and hours trying! Resulting in not only "R" but some kind of testing mode (APN settings) which were impossible to work around! cost £0 (sanity is priceless)

*just sent streak off to rebelsim postal unlock service £44.99 but you get £10 discount if you send your rebelsim aswell. I figured that the best option before I ended up paying to fix a broken streak and window in the near future! ;-)

Ordered last night and sent it special delivery today...

Will keep you posted :-) (at least i have my old xperia x10i till its back)
[Streak 5 Android Development] Edrill:
Strange! I'm able to do this, but I'm not on the 1.3 beta!! Only outgoing, no incoming. And 3G works. Until I loose signal or reboot. Then I gotta do the SIM shuffle!
[Streak 5 Android Development] Edrill:
Damn! It's a shame that the new update doesn't seem to be doing much. Do keep us updated on what happens.
[Streak 5 Android Development] BrumBrum74:
Is there no way to get O2 locked Dell Streak unlock code without having to send it to Rebelsim?
[Streak 5 Android Development] tina333:
Not as yet, o2 have scrammbled it too much so the codes are only via dell, US models can have it done remotely but not UK :-( rebelsim promise to post same day as they get it so I sent it tues & should get it fri, will let you know :-)
[Streak 5 Android Development] Krisbo:
My USB sim reader I got from eBay didn't even show up in the Readers List. I though it did for a while because there is a reader there called "Broadcom Corp Contacted Smart Card 0".

Turns out my Laptop has a smart card reader built in :). Here's where I got creative...

I stuck the rebel sim to my credit card (which has a smart chip built in), stuck that in the card reader and would you believe it, it recognised that the was a card inserted. Updated the firmware and working fine :D :D :D
[Streak 5 Android Development] tina333:
Wow that is creative :-) I did have trouble sorting the drivers so that windows recognised the programmer, I followed the same steps as I did when setting up fastboot which worked, coincidently windows named it a smart reader. Then it took quite a few various goes getting the rebelsim in right.
[Streak 5 Android Development] kazaitg:
Can You confirm that all works ?

- Are You Receiving Calls and Text messages ?

- No roaming Icon ?

- 3Works ?

- Are You on official 2.2?

- On what network is your phone locked ? (mine o2)

I've updated firmware on rebelsimcard and universalsim card with USB programer - process was exactly the same as the update shown on the rebelsimcard.com

And Both cards doesn't work as they should.
[Streak 5 Android Development] RavenY2K3:
Which ROM?

Hi all,

Im using the 309 rom, with the rebel SIM and1.3 beta firmware, im using a UK streak and a vodafone sim. I also get the "R" in the signal bar, my question is, is there anyone using the 315 rom, and if so are you getting thet same?

TIA
[Streak 5 Android Development] tina333:
***update***

Well after sending my streak off to rebelsim on tuesday to get unlocked... I'm am pleased to report back that it arrived back this morning at 8am unlocked and they even gave me a free leatherette case :) well worth the £34.99 plus old rebelsim! I now have full use of dj_steves 1.4.6 full 3g and I can concentrate on making the most out of my streak now... Gimme a shout if anyone wants more info :)
[Streak 5 Android Development] BrumBrum74:
I want some more info.

Only bad thing is that I live in Norway and to send my Dell Streak to the UK will take almost 1 week every way.
[Streak 5 Android Development] RavenY2K3:
So dont you need to use a rebel sim anymore? whats the chances of a new update killin the unlock (like with iphones when a new version comes out)
[Streak 5 Android Development] BrumBrum74:
With proper unlock there will be no updates that will kill it.
[Streak 5 Android Development] tina333:
Yeah if you have it unlocked, that's it for good...it'll always be unlocked :-) I'm pretty sure there will be other options apart from sending it off soon, rebel sim do offer support for international customers but I don't know how long it takes? They post back same day and use the fastest possible way so might be worth emailing them? I've had no problems at all, couldn't be happier with their service and would definitely recommend to anyone thinking about it.... its expensive but I thought well worth it considering the endless hours wasted trying to update firmware and keep 3g etc...
[Streak 5 Android Development] BrumBrum74:
I sent RebelSim a mail through their message system on their webpage around a week ago. Still no answer. Not too impressed with that. Also one reason I don't feel comfortable sending my Streak in the normal mail to them.
[Streak 5 Android Development] tina333:
Their website says they resume services on 6th Dec so they must be closed for holidays or something. Is your streak uk o2 locked or from us?

P.s I sent it special delivery which is uk next day, signed for and insured for upto 500 pounds so that was completely covered :-)
[Streak 5 Android Development] Edrill:
If it's an AT&T locked piece, all you gotta do is call AT&T. They'll give you the unlock code over the phone.

@tina333: Everything working perfectly fine now?? Too bad sending my Streak to RebelSIM is not an option for me. Just thinking of shipping it from India to the UK and back gives me the jitters!!
[Streak 5 Android Development] tina333:
Yeah it all working perfectly now :-) I dont blame you not wanting to risk postage... I wouldn't have sent mine off to india either :-)

I've no idea what the point of update 1.3 is? I can't find a changelig or anymore info really, weird!
[Streak 5 Android Development] BrumBrum74:
If I send it like you and get it sent back the same way, I would have to pay customs fees (25%) of total value. So it's gonna be very expensive for me to send with insurance. And sending it without and taking the risk of it getting lost is not an option.

My Streak is UK O2 locked.
[Streak 5 Android Development] tina333:
Maybe not such a viable option then... keep checking online unlock services foz at some point they will be able to able to do it remotely. There should be other countries offering postal services too, the more streaks sell and o2 hold back its inevitable :-) now dell offer sim free at similar price o2 might soon offer to sell customers unlock codes too :-)
[Streak 5 Android Development] dead101:
First yes there is a way of remote unlocking for uk dell streak so tina thats for you too :P

i have got my O2 uk unlocked remotely in £57 quid in 4 to 5 days without sending my streak away.

And its not only rebel sim who can do this i did explained in my previous post that there is only unlocking server in word so thats the suppliers of rebel sim, unlocking king, x y z ......
[Streak 5 Android Development] BrumBrum74:
dead101: do you have a link for me please?
[Streak 5 Android Development] macsga:
Rebel Sim II - Step by step tutorial to 1.3beta

A long story short: O2 locked Streak, in Greece with Vodafone sim card. Up to 2.1 everything worked like a charm with RebelsimII. After updating to 2.2 (1.4.6 at the time being by DJSteve) with new baseband telephone/sms/mms died.

Solution:

I bought this programmer: cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290498648885

For the following procedure I have used WinXP SP3 on a Sony Vaio P (8").

1. Download the programmer's configurator and driver for Windows XP from rebelsim program & 1.3 beta update from here: rebelsimcard.com/virtu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6&Itemid=6

2. Install configurator & driver for WinXP and then plug the programmer inside a USB Port.

3. When you are prompted for drivers please choose 'Windows update' (even if you have downloaded the drivers from the site and installed them, this is the recommended solution).

4. Reboot (don't skip - this is essential)

5. Plug the RebelsimII into the compact programmer and run Rebel configurator.

6. If you have done everything correctly, you should be able to choose 'ACS USB 0' from the pulldown menu. It should read 'Standard card in the reader'

7. Push 'Open custom firmware' and choose the '1.3 beta' card file you have downloaded on step 1.

8. Push 'Write Firmware and Presets' on Rebel configurator (the process should take about 20" to complete - if it is fast then nothing has been written and you are at step 1 again).

All done!

Usual problem: The card reader has been recognized, but the Rebelsim II has not (red X on Device manager).

This is a common problem i have faced on 2 PCs running Windows7 (64 & 32 bit). I couldn't make the Rebelsim II to recognize properly. With WinXP everything went smoothly. Find your old PC and run the procedure from there.

Don't forget to manually choose your mobile provider from the phone settings menu; my Streak would choose automatically another provider here in Greece resulting the phone unreachable.

Hope it helps...

Greetings from Greece
[Streak 5 Android Development] twe69:
I got my O2 UK locked phone unlocked by O2 yesterday so you might want to ask them again now:

http://android.modaco.com/content/d...-just-sent-me-unlock-code-for-my-dell-streak/
[Streak 5 Android Development] hyellow:
So ok, just need to do this on a XP machine, but the question remains, does the rebelsimcard work with froyo or not?
[Streak 5 Android Development] macsga:
Yes and no; I had it for 24h running now with no problem whatsoever. Made some calls, sent sms, got emails. This morning I got to work (it's 50km away) and lost signal during the trip. It never came back. I had to do the swap trick reported previously on this thread with my Sony Ericsson X1 when I got home to get everything back... There goes my 24Eur for the programmer...

Hope rebelsim guys fix this on an upcoming update.:(
[Streak 5 Android Development] hyellow:
thanks for the reply,

i've just tried to do it in an vmware environement running XP. bought the compact programmer from rebelsimcard, installed drivers, rebooted (several times), but when i try to flash, it's done, in like... a flash. don't know if that's good.
[Streak 5 Android Development] macsga:
It is not. This is the easiest way to know it

hasn't

been flashed. I had to change 3 pcs and the only one I managed to install the firmware upgrade was the vaio p.

If I were you, I'd use a dedicated (ie: not vmware) pc with proper drivers from windows update (this is the critical part from what I can tell). Then you should be able to observe the programming procedure for at least 15-20".

'All Done' message should pop up when it's done after that. Hope that helps.
[Streak 5 Android Development] msnuser111:
Sorry if I'm being stupid,but why use a rebelsim at all? Can't you just call the carrier its locked to and get an unlock code? I know AT&T will do this for free,I'm sure other carriers would as well if you got ahold of the right support agent when calling in.
[Streak 5 Android Development] hyellow:
as a pretty early adopter of the streak, mine came from the UK, wich as we all know is locked to o2. since i am from the netherlands, it'll be quite complicated.

but thanks for the advice anyway :)
[Streak 5 Android Development] macsga:
Same case here. I am located in Greece, bought it from ebay and I guess only 'calling' them would be pricey enough... besides I don't think they would be happy to just give me the unlock code. Also I don't trust online pages with 'forms' that need your IMEI in order to unlock it. Your IMEI should be unique and nobody but you should have it. Thanks for the advice anyway :)

Addition:

I have found a specific pdf that I followed step by step in the rebelsim site. it's located here: https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.rebelsimcard.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F06%2FDell-Streak_setup-guide.pdf. It seems it does the trick and now it won't give me the problems I used to have previously. I am on a 'test mode' now :)
[Streak 5 Android Development] kuriandungu:
Dj Steve Froyo rrunning on Dell Streak with Rebel sim 1.3

Hi guys,

I bought a dell streak on ebay with Rebel Sim 1.3. 1.6 and 2.1 installed without an issue however i couldnt get 2.2 to work and it hung on the dell logo. Later i realized that its something to do with the baseband.

Good news is that i'm running 2.2 on my Dell.

google this "video-showing-rebelsim-working-with-2.2-and-how-to-update-to-2.2-with-baseband-update" and it will take you to the site.

It helped me so i hope it will help someone else.

Cheers
[Streak 5 Android Development] macsga:
If I understand this correctly, you should be on v. 1.1.1 from DJ Steve since this is the only 2.2 Froyo version that hasn't got problems running with RebelsimII. Our problems lie on the 2.2, ver 1.4.6. :)

By the way; I think I have figured out what is wrong in my case. During a rather big trip during the weekend, I have noticed that every time a big territory (it's called cell areas here) was changing, there was a significant chance of losing permanently the signal (ie: Network unreachable error). After doing the swap trick, everything was normal again... :confused:
[Streak 5 Android Development] Krisbo:
OK, I haven't read the backlog of posts since I last posted in this thread so I will just update what I have seen.

I've got my white Streak so I have tested my Rebel Sim with 1.3 firmware. With 1.6 it works fine, with 1.1.1 of Steve's Froyo it works fine but with both the official 2.2 and Steve's 1.4.6 it won't register on the network.

My streak is AT&T locked and for those of you who don't know, dell don't release unlock codes to AT&T until 30 days after the device has been purchased. Apparently is has something to do with returns. Also, I'm using my Streak on the Telstra network in Australia.

I was able to see the Telstra network if I tried to manually select the network but when I selected it I got a message saying something along the lines of not allowed to connect to this network or something similar.
[Streak 5 Android Development] tina333:
yay...light ahead!!!

looks like steve might be able to rustle up a fix or something similar for rebelsim users to update! check this thread from modaco...

http://android.modaco.com/content/d...rate-rebelsim-user-new-rom-with-old-baseband/

:D:D:D
[Streak 5 Android Development] macsga:
That would be awesome. Can't wait.

UPDATE: DJ Steve released 1.5.0 for us, download nobb version and flash old 2.1 baseband. Note that you should have v.1.2 rebelsim for everything to work as it should. I have everything I need now :)

PS: If you can afford, please donate some dough to the chap; he deserves it.
[Streak 5 Android Development] tina333:
Have a look on the modaco thread I posted, Steve is looking for people on rebelsim to help test :)
[Streak 5 Android Development] tina333:
1.5.0 out now and has a no baseband option :-)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=802405
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ElimElim:
ok just got my htc desire today and i want to root it.

im not sure if i have a branded or unbranded device?

all i know is theres a t mobile splash screen when it starts up, theres no other writing on the phone or anything.

can i use the revoked method?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 5kops:
You have a branded phone. If using unrevoked it doesnt matter. Like to add using unrevoked is the easiest method.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ElimElim:
oh ok i thought you needed a gold card or something

so guys can i use the revoked method?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sakai4eva:
unrEVOked doesn't need any Gold Cards. But the first thing you should do now is to record down your OS version and download the right RUU to unroot.

p/s: unrEVOked is very simple. Make sure the drivers are installed and all that jazz and you'll be fine.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Droidzone:
Though Unrevoked does not need a goldcard, since you are having a branded Desire, creating a goldcard is the first thing you should do. You never know when a rooting process can go bad. Even a power failure on a PC can interrupt the flashing process. In such a case, you might need to restore the device to its original state, for warranty purpose or for solving the problem. In either case you will need a gold card. So create one right away!
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ElimElim:
so just to clarify, i should create a gold card, then use unrevoked method?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Droidzone:
Yup.

Create a goldcard, store it someplace safe, and forget about it.

Then, root with Unrevoked.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Droidzone:
And.. it would be helpful if you'd title future posts with the nature of the questions itself. Helps people help you better. If you would, please change the title of your first post to Need help rooting, or something similiar. That way people can search and find posts better..

All the best with the rooting!
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ElimElim:
thank you very much for your help ;)

will do in the future
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EddyOS:
As mentioned above, go to Settings>About phone>Software information and make a note of the software version. Once you have it, go here:

http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Bravo

And if there is a file there matching your version number download it so you can always go back to stock
[Captivate General] Caliesv:
I'm on a Captivate, rooted (Oclf). I tried out TB to freeze my apps, but my phone ended up sluggish. Is there a trick I'm missing here? Has anyone else had this problem?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] pepy_24:
Can someone pls upload 1.6 or 2.1 CE3 fw for mini pro if it's possible, thx
[Hero, G2 Touch General] equalsabracket:
I'm currently using FroydVillain 1.5. The problem i have with it is it quite often seems laggy and slow. It also tends to stop responding sometimes when the screen is on and when the screen is off, both times meaning i need to remove the battery and put it back in again and restart the phone. FroydVillain also has numerous other bugs to do with the gallery app and camera app which are quite inconvenient a lot of the time. So i'm looking for a solution.

What's the fastest Hero ROM for Froyo, and which is most reliable? What do most people use these days?

I'm not a technical person so try and keep it simple enough please.:)
[Hero, G2 Touch General] fewesttwo:
Floyo with flykernel for speed. But I am using cyanogen with that kernel on my hero
[Hero, G2 Touch General] jackhab:
VR12 with Flykernel is fast and stable on my device.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] wwfc:
Cronos 1.6.0 with gani's galaxy s theme, puckerrr
[Hero, G2 Touch General] kirilliz:
if you are looking for a sense rom i would suggest modaco custom rom.. i´m using it and it just works. no problems..
[Hero, G2 Touch General] Proz0r:
I have experienced all of the problems with FV 1.5, but recently I've tried FroydVillain 1.6 and the speed is SICK. And I really do mean WICKED SICK. Try it, you won't regret it.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] hadur:
Currently downloading the FW 1.6, yippie!
[Hero, G2 Touch General] celebirion:
I m trying Froydvillain 1.6 And works really good. Much better than 1.5
[Hero, G2 Touch General] cestovuoro:
I tryed all Froyo Rom on my Hero and my choose was Floyo.

- Floyo 1.1.9 is the most stable for me. For a great experience you can add Launcher Pro and remove the included launcher with the "ReplaceSystemLauncher" utility (see Floyo post for more informations)

FroydVillain 1.6 (with 1.6.2 beta update) is very complete and amazing but a little bit buggy at the moment. I hope in future updates. Note: I found GPS works very very well in this rom.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] Malismalis:
I can suggest villainrom 12. I have tried numerous newer roms but they are laggy, especialy floyo.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] brat.haneq:
Hello there

I'm currently using RCmix, which lately is getting more and more laggy.

I like sense, but I'm willing to test Vanila ROM's.

Checked 0.7 Froyo sense, but I frequently use camera, so that's out of the question.

So which ROM would You recomend ? Villain 1.6.1 / Floyo ? I think that others are quite old. Or perhaps nightly/CM rc1 ?

There is also Tegro , slide ROM.

I just want a rom that works ;)

What do You recommend ? or should I just backup everything and test run everything for a week and decide ?:D

cheers!
[Hero, G2 Touch General] 9unk:
I've been using Froyd 1.6 since it was released and its been great. Battery life is fantastic only dropping 20% on light usage days. Text/call/game 5 mins.

I'm not sure i'll even bother with the patches at this stage as its been so good.

I started on 2.1 stock which was quite nice but since purchasing the phone I wanted to root it and install custom roms etc and from the research the Villain roms seemed the best option. I had Villain Rom 12.0 and Froyd 1.5 before and have found 1.6 to be much faster.

I haven't tried any of the others though so don't have a wealth of experience as some other users might do. Really it depends on what you want from a Rom... There are always going to be trade offs with the Hero.

GLHF whatever Rom you choose and give some feedback on the ones you do try as I'm def interested.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] Calico5:
Well I was using fv1.5 a while back. Switched to floyo 1.1.9, which is a great rom. speedy at 614Mhz, had only 2 FC's in a month. Battery life was good, getting about 16 hours with light-medium usage. Am currently testing fv1.6 now tho. Have calibrated my battery, so hopefully it will last longer than fv1.5 did. Speed Is also fast on 578Mhz. Haven't tried overclocking yet. But its best to try different ones yourself and see which one suits you :)