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I called staples to check the availablity of Dell Streak 7. The representive said there will not have new stock of Streak 7 coming soon. Because Dell actually recalled Streak 7.
Do anyone know more, and does Streak 7 have problem for recall?
I think it's possible...
I had to go to 4 staples stores before I found one.
1 store said they had 4 in stock, until I got there and they couldnt find them... then the manager had to teach the sales associates how to understand their POS system. Apparently, their system will show the Staples store has them in stock, until Dell actually receives them.
The manager told me that they dont know the details, they were just told to RTV them.
Also, one of those 4 stores I went to actually had one in stock, but for some odd reason, the manager wouldnt sell it to me... His only response was "you dont want this one".... and wouldn't explain any further.
Whatever! I got mine!
Does that mean we all get free DS10 ?
RavenSEAL said:
Does that mean we all get free DS10 ?
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It probably means that we all get the shaft and the middle finger from DELL.
Z4nd4r said:
It probably means that we all get the shaft and the middle finger from DELL.
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Haha...nice
When I called Dell for another question today I directly asked if there was any sort of recall and if they still are supporting the device. He assured me of no recall and says full support is still to continue. Of course this is coming from a Dell trained employee so only time will tell...
Seems there may just be some sort of issue between Staples and Dell?
I just purchased mine on thursday at a Staples with the $100 dollar off coupon without any problem. They still had 3 or 4 left in stock (they were selling faster than the other tablets) Nice cheap way to test out if a tablet is right for you imo.
Its no wonder seeing as T-Mobile has discontinued it too.
This is very unfortunate. DELL really dropped the ball on this one, big time. Awesome device; all they needed was some proper software support and a smidgen of advertising. I really don't know why they even made the Streak 7 if they weren't going to support it. Then again, DELL is one of the few tech giants that actually spends less on R&D than Apple.
It's still listed for sale on T-mobile just not with a contract discount.
I work for a T-Mobile authorizied dealer.
We got word yesterday that tmo is no longer supporting the streak. We are unable to order any more. Word is once stock is depleted tmo will offically eol the streak. As of right now it is available online and in stores that still have them in stock
bigjoetmo said:
I work for a T-Mobile authorizied dealer.
We got word yesterday that tmo is no longer supporting the streak. We are unable to order any more. Word is once stock is depleted tmo will offically eol the streak. As of right now it is available online and in stores that still have them in stock
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Weak sauce. Well, I guess it's time for all of us to learn how to dev! Now, release that Honeycomb source code, Google!
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Weak sauce. Well, I guess it's time for all of us to learn how to dev! Now, release that Honeycomb source code, Google!
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For real... where can I learn all about it. Do they have a android programming for dummies or something?
keith.valdez said:
For real... where can I learn all about it. Do they have a android programming for dummies or something?
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http://developer.android.com/guide/index.html
And right after they updated the Sync and added that other cloud software.
I'm happy with my DS7 WiFi and will continue with it until it's no longer supported and/or out of warranty and then I'll release the hacking/programming hounds
thats why i bought insurance on it through tmobile so in about a year when they cant be found anymore they will have to replace with a similar device through asurion its 130 dollars.
I think the so called recall is to slap honeycomb...out of the the box
BBurago65 said:
I think the so called recall is to slap honeycomb...out of the the box
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I doubt it, but nice thought. Of course simply for that reason it probably won't happen. The fact that the unit is being discontinued probably means they're not going to invest more into it. Best bet will be for the dev community to be our only hope.
HELLO I HAVE A TMOBILE DELL STREAK 7
EVERYTHING WITH/ABOUT THE TABLET WORKS
FRONT/REAR CAMERA
WIFI
16GB
ANDROID MARKET
ITS CURRENTLY RUNNING ANDROID HONEYCOMB VERSION 3.2 (VERY STABLE/ RUNNING FLAWLESSLY
WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO DO IS TO BE ABLE TO USE MY DATA PLAN AND MAKE VOICE CALLS USING THE HIDDEN PHONE FEATURE
MY LAST TMOBILE DELL STREAK 7 ....I WAS USING MY SIM CARD....I WAS ABLE TO SEND AND RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES BUT THERE WAS NO VOICE/PHONE ICON
I HAVE AN UNLIMITED 4G DATA PLAN WITH TMOBILE...
.TMOBILE SAYS THAT THE TABLET USES A DIFFRENT TYPE OF DATA PLAN THAN ANDROID PHONES .... WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS IF SOMEONE CAN PLEASE ME HELP ME OR IS THERE A WAY TO HACK INTO THE DELL STREAK 7 TABLET TO ENABLE PHONE FUNCTIONS AND FOR ME TO BE ABLE TO USE MY VOICE/DATA PLAN FROM MY SIM CARD IN THE STREAK...... IT WOULD SERIOUSLY BE EXTREMELY HELPFUL.....ALSO IF IT COULD BE A STEP BY STEP PROCESS U CAN POST HERE OR IF SOMEONE CAN POINT ME TO THE RIGHT FORUM IT WOULD BE GREAT LIKE I SAID ITS CURRENTLY RUNS HONEYCOMB 3.2 AND EVERYTHING IS STABLE PLEASE !!!! PLEASE!!!! PLEASE !!!! HELP.....THANK YOU
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Please don't post in all caps. It's harder for people to ready and putting things in caps means that you're yelling.
OK, I've lurked around here ever since I got my Streak7 a few months ago. I have been fairly happy with my un rooted, fairly stock Streak until a few days ago. I don't know what happened, but now, after trying everything I've found here and other places (Pocketables). Here's what I think is going on: It will boot, but goes through all the first time stuff, set up google, touch the droid, etc. etc. I can go to market and download/install a program, and it will run, however every time I restart it, it goes back to the start over crap, and anything I loaded before, (pictures, programs etc.) are gone? I'm not interested in rooting, etc. just want my stock Streak back. Yes, I'm a dummy, I know.
So just want to be clear you did root the device correct?
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Do you have made a factory reset ? Power on and hold Vol+ ?
No, not rooted. Yes, tried all the options on boot w/volume +. Also tried the clearing files through settings/privacy etc. etc.
cootertwo said:
No, not rooted. Yes, tried all the options on boot w/volume +. Also tried the clearing files through settings/privacy etc. etc.
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I'm at work right now but I will contact you later on this afternoon to discuss further details. Please post everything you have tried. I know it can seem like a ton to type but it helps myself and others better try and understand what options to give you. Thanks
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OK, I've lurked around here ever since I got my Streak7 a few months ago. I have been fairly happy with my un rooted, fairly stock Streak until a few days ago. I don't know what happened, but now, after trying everything I've found here and other places (Pocketables). Here's what I think is going on: It will boot, but goes through all the first time stuff, set up google, touch the droid, etc. etc. I can go to market and download/install a program, and it will run, however every time I restart it, it goes back to the start over crap, and anything I loaded before, (pictures, programs etc.) are gone? I'm not interested in rooting, etc. just want my stock Streak back. Yes, I'm a dummy, I know.
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Uh oh... sounds like the dreaded Read Only mode some Streak 7s get... I personally have had my hands on 3 like this and all three had to be sent in to Dell for repair.
I tried everything to fix them that I could find but no matter what... at each reboot I was back to factory in box state
Uh oh... sounds like the dreaded Read Only mode some Streak 7s get... I personally have had my hands on 3 like this and all three had to be sent in to Dell for repair.
I tried everything to fix them that I could find but no matter what... at each reboot I was back to factory in box state
YES! That's exactly what I'm thinking. I don't know 1/99th of what most of you guys know about Android, but I'd sure like to understand more about this thing. It boots a bit slower than normal,as if it's reloading everything, every time. Also seems as if everything is on the "memory' partition, and that's why it's lost on reboot. There must be a solution. BIG problem is I don't know what I did to cause this problem. Seems as if it was after I had it in it's dock, linked to the computer. I'm going to try a restore by trying:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1018809
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Uh oh... sounds like the dreaded Read Only mode some Streak 7s get... I personally have had my hands on 3 like this and all three had to be sent in to Dell for repair.
I tried everything to fix them that I could find but no matter what... at each reboot I was back to factory in box state
YES! That's exactly what I'm thinking. I don't know 1/99th of what most of you guys know about Android, but I'd sure like to understand more about this thing. It boots a bit slower than normal,as if it's reloading everything, every time. Also seems as if everything is on the "memory' partition, and that's why it's lost on reboot. There must be a solution. BIG problem is I don't know what I did to cause this problem. Seems as if it was after I had it in it's dock, linked to the computer. I'm going to try a restore by trying:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1018809
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Do you have the wifi only streak or do you have the t-mobile version? The NVFlash on that link is for the t-mobile version. I posted the process for the wifi only streak here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252840
Let me know if you have any questions before or after you attempt this.
cootertwo said:
Uh oh... sounds like the dreaded Read Only mode some Streak 7s get... I personally have had my hands on 3 like this and all three had to be sent in to Dell for repair.
I tried everything to fix them that I could find but no matter what... at each reboot I was back to factory in box state
YES! That's exactly what I'm thinking. I don't know 1/99th of what most of you guys know about Android, but I'd sure like to understand more about this thing. It boots a bit slower than normal,as if it's reloading everything, every time. Also seems as if everything is on the "memory' partition, and that's why it's lost on reboot. There must be a solution. BIG problem is I don't know what I did to cause this problem. Seems as if it was after I had it in it's dock, linked to the computer. I'm going to try a restore by trying:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1018809
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IF that's your problem then unfortunately no, there is no other solution than sending it in to DELL
OK, tried "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1018809" twice. It ran as it's supposed to, loaded up all the files, etc. Did the pin hole reset, and fired it up. Went through all the first time set up crap, turned it off, restarted, and it's back to square one! Guess I'll have to call Dell. Sure would like to figure this problem out though. REALLY interesting.
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OK, tried "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1018809" twice. It ran as it's supposed to, loaded up all the files, etc. Did the pin hole reset, and fired it up. Went through all the first time set up crap, turned it off, restarted, and it's back to square one! Guess I'll have to call Dell. Sure would like to figure this problem out though. REALLY interesting.
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You may have answered this already but I am missing it. Do you have the t-mobile version or the wifi only version?
If you have the wifi only version please try my thread here>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252840 before you call dell. It is similar to what you did on the other one but there are slight differences between the two processes and files.
Sorry, missed that, I have the "T-Mobile"
Dell support
You ain't going to believe it! Called Dell tech support today. Had one hell of a time trying to understand the nice Indian Lady. Went through all the hoo-ha and told the gal that I had the "read only" problem, and that it appeared to be happening to a lot of other people. She said, "yes it has". While I was telling her everything I have tried, she was apparently googling "streak 7 read only" and she said that she had something unofficial that I could try, but I would have to be at a computer to do it. I asked what she meant, and she said for me to google "streak 7 read only" and near the top of the page would be a link to xda developers! No chit, I ain't kidding. I then confessed that I had also tried that, and it was still in read only. So they are sending me a box, so I can send my unit back for "REPAIR" ???
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You ain't going to believe it! Called Dell tech support today. Had one hell of a time trying to understand the nice Indian Lady. Went through all the hoo-ha and told the gal that I had the "read only" problem, and that it appeared to be happening to a lot of other people. She said, "yes it has". While I was telling her everything I have tried, she was apparently googling "streak 7 read only" and she said that she had something unofficial that I could try, but I would have to be at a computer to do it. I asked what she meant, and she said for me to google "streak 7 read only" and near the top of the page would be a link to xda developers! No chit, I ain't kidding. I then confessed that I had also tried that, and it was still in read only. So they are sending me a box, so I can send my unit back for "REPAIR" ???
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I'm about to send my streak 7 in for the exact same reason. I had question though, you think dell would care that I made a few modifications like....root, custom boot screen and slimmed ROM. I wasn't able to restore the factory settings for the obvious reason. Hope this doesn't void warranty.
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I'm about to send my streak 7 in for the exact same reason. I had question though, you think dell would care that I made a few modifications like....root, custom boot screen and slimmed ROM. I wasn't able to restore the factory settings for the obvious reason. Hope this doesn't void warranty.
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I hate to burst your bubble, but just the fact that you rooted it voids your warranty, not to mention the boot animation and the custom ROm. If you send it in to them like that, they'll just turn around and send it right back to you with a nice letter telling you your warranty is void because it no longer has the stock DELL software package installed. Has already happened to me once...
Well, it was the STUPID DELL tech support ass that told me to try the NVflash. Besides, when I do send it in, it won't be booting at all, believe me. Dell sent me a box to return my streak. Only problem, they sent it to the wrong address, and the wrong city! Fed Ex tracked me down, and I had to go to the terminal to pick it up. They said Dell won't let them change the address, either I come pick it up, or it goes back. The pre printed shipping slip inside the box says it will go to MEXICO for repair. I'm afraid to send it off, as who knows where they will send it when repaired? I'm preparing to write Dell a nice nasty letter. Either someone that speaks ENGLISH can call me and straighten out the address problem, or I will not send them any more payments on my account, and I'll tell T-mobile to go suck a lemon too. Sick and tired of this un-american cooperate crap!
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Well, it was the STUPID DELL tech support ass that told me to try the NVflash. Besides, when I do send it in, it won't be booting at all, believe me. Dell sent me a box to return my streak. Only problem, they sent it to the wrong address, and the wrong city! Fed Ex tracked me down, and I had to go to the terminal to pick it up. They said Dell won't let them change the address, either I come pick it up, or it goes back. The pre printed shipping slip inside the box says it will go to MEXICO for repair. I'm afraid to send it off, as who knows where they will send it when repaired? I'm preparing to write Dell a nice nasty letter. Either someone that speaks ENGLISH can call me and straighten out the address problem, or I will not send them any more payments on my account, and I'll tell T-mobile to go suck a lemon too. Sick and tired of this un-american cooperate crap!
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I have sent 3 different Streak 7s back to DELL and on the first one the box was sent to the wrong address and did as you seem you are about to do, and the Streak was sent BACK to that same address once repaired. Sooooo your best bet is to call DELL, AGAIN, and get that straightened out so you get the box at your home so it will come directly back to you. And yes, the Dell goes to Mexico where they are fabricated, then some other place in the US that I can't remember for testing and then back to you. The entire process takes 14 days from the time you call and ask for another box to the time you receive your Streak 7 back.
There's rumblings out there that official HC has dropped for the 4G model. Can anyone confirm this?
Nope, I have a Tmobile 4G and only get the No Updates Available page that's been there since the 2.2.2 upgrade.
I'll bet this forum lights up like a Christmas tree when it does.
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Where did you here honeycomb for us 4g user dropped at.....woukd like to take a look for myself
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I heard it here:
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/mobile-devices/f/3824/p/19391686/19953755.aspx
Seems that people over the pond are claiming they have it.
naw i dont think so. i think its dell people posting it up. why would people in europe get it first when dells servers are over here. makes no sense
Now all we need is to get a sys dump.....i already tried dells europe site no update
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james_larson2001 said:
naw i dont think so. i think its dell people posting it up. why would people in europe get it first when dells servers are over here. makes no sense
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Why would China get the 10" Dell Streak before America? Why would Dell put a crummy screen on an all-screen device? Why would Dell gimp the battery?
I don't try to understand Dell, anymore. I loved this tab, but I'm starting to think it was a mistake to purchase one. Too bad I don't have the money for whichever tab Sammy comes out with on T-Mo.
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Why would China get the 10" Dell Streak before America? Why would Dell put a crummy screen on an all-screen device? Why would Dell gimp the battery?
I don't try to understand Dell, anymore. I loved this tab, but I'm starting to think it was a mistake to purchase one. Too bad I don't have the money for whichever tab Sammy comes out with on T-Mo.
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NOt a mistake cos they no honeycomb right now for it, never was when you bought it. There's no 7 inch that got the whole lot good.... screen, battery and OS, never will be. Would never need to buy another one if there was.
Streak 7 does the whole lot tho... can get away with most the gameloft and other latest games on it, got some of the best power behind it. Can probably do pretty much the whole android package...
Saying that though, some of the guys over there on the dell support forums claiming they got the official OTA. Every one should push them for a dump...
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/mobile-devices/f/3824/t/19391686.aspx?PageIndex=7
If there's any truth in those posts all we need are any details of the update page.
Whatever rom they were on, and possibly their service tag if dell's being fickle and handing it out in phases.
OR just the update page/update.pkg url.
Of course you'll need to reflash back to 2.2.x to install it as all the custom HC roms repartition the device
Pretty much true,
Their build.prop would pretty much do most of it. Very much doubt they have it though, just news just after news about an expected OTA date. Push amigo, push...
Ordered a DS7 on 11/17 and was given an EDD for 12/27, I've been on the Dell Forums and a few people have claimed the same as well (Give or take a few days). Some have called Customer Service (My boyfriend has as well and hasn't gotten anywhere with them!), some have Emailed. Does anyone know what is going on? Any help would be appreciated.
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Ordered a DS7 on 11/17 and was given an EDD for 12/27, I've been on the Dell Forums and a few people have claimed the same as well (Give or take a few days). Some have called Customer Service (My boyfriend has as well and hasn't gotten anywhere with them!), some have Emailed. Does anyone know what is going on? Any help would be appreciated.
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If you've been on the Dell forums, then did you order it from Dell? If so, the 12/27 is probably because they are waiting on returns from stores since they announced the Streak 7 was discontinued.
Yeah I ordered it from their website on 11/17. They gave the EDD for 12/27 before they were discontinued. But them waiting for returns makes sense. I've also heard QVC sold 30,000 of them and that Best Buy sold a lot on Black Friday. The there's also a rumor in the boards that the the screen and battery life are vein worked on but I'm not holding my breath for that haha
Weirdest thing, went on their site today and my order was canceled then a new order was set up (still the tablet that I wanted) and now it's being shipped and should be here by Monday! I'm excited but at the same time this has been the weirdest online ordering experience I have ever had!
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When your new s7 arrives, you should check what rom is preinstalled and report back
I bought my Dell Streak 7 on 11/25 and the estimated delivery was 12/26. Was not happy.
Then a week ago I got a email saying my order was changed. Called Dell, they canceled and re-submitted the order he said and the new delivery date was 1/15.
Was REALLY HOT after that. Went to 5 different people letting them know they ruined my kids Christmas (ok not my kid, but mine!)
I got tired of waiting on the last guy when I called on Thursday and was too busy at work to deal with them and figured the weekend is probably not the best time to rip a new one on someone, so was going to call today. Either I made a impression on someone or they just hurried things up but Fedex dropped off a dell streak at my house this morning. running 3.2.
Thought I'd let you guys know.
Good luck with your orders.
If it was preinstalled, what rom was it exactly? 506 or 507 I presume?
Not sure what number your looking for. I'm used to working with Phones.. My first tablet.
Android version 3.2
Kernel Version 2.6.36.3
OEM version GLUNB1A351230
Build Number 20031
I assume you would be looking for the build number.
Mine is a Wifi only version.
Now to get this stock Dell crap off. Looks like garbage compared to my samsung epic 4g. Hate how things are reversed. Status bar on bottom, delete when holding a widget is on top. and Man,, adding a widget.. Thats the worst.
Hope those of you waiting get your streak soon.
Merry Christmas
Well you have a rom that noone else does, would you be willing to make a nandroid or nvflash copy before modifying it?
Just as much if you dont and you break something, you'd be stuck downgrading to an older version.
The easy way is to use clockwork mod and make a nandroid, but that would mean losing the stock recovery.
If you are comfortable with using nvflash that can dump everything safely.
If you can meet on #dellstreak7 on freenode I can walk you though either process
Edit: it's also more or less completely 3.2 stock, there's absolutely nothing noticable changed, if it wasnt for the preinstalled stage widgets it might as well be a stock experience minus the quick updates (3.2.2 has been out for a while and 3.2.4 just released recently)
Got the same specs as mobilemedic
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Hey guys, tried searching but could not find an answer. Wanted to know if the phone feature worked on the original dell streak 7 froyo operating system? A friend of mine stated that it did and they made calls when they first bought the dell streak 7, im not sure if their confused, but is this possible? If so, where can I find the package to install. I am currently on Honeycomb 3.2. Please help, thanks!
Not over cellular, the modem itself does not support cell calls without hax.
He likely used some sort of voip service
Oh, that sucks man!! So I am guessing that no one has never hacked it at this point, not even the great Steve.. yet? =D