If you're not already familiar with the new Dell Stage user interface included in the Streak's Android 2.2 update, don't worry about being out of the loop because it's what you're looking at above. On the left is the Home widget, and on the right is the Home widget.
Wait, what? Two variations of the Home widget, both claiming to belong to Stage? Yep. The Stage UI that Engadget saw a few weeks ago (left) and the one baked into DJ_Steve's Froyo build (right) also a few weeks ago are not one and the same.
Which one actually made it to the official update is something that only someone with the official update can tell you. No, no, don't look at me. I've got Steve's latest build (version 1.3) purring on my AT&T-locked Streak, so all I've got are some observations based on what's shown in Engadget's pics versus what I've seen myself (and shown you on video).
There are several cosmetic differences that are immediately apparent:
- Only one set of widgets has names/labels
- Both sets use different icons
- Both sets have different designs: black vs silver/gray "stages" (for lack of a better word), tilted vs straight panels, background images on panels
And upon closer inspection, there also seems to be completely different widgets.
The version in DJ_Steve's build includes 7 Stage widgets: Home, Email, Web, Gallery, Social, Music, and Contacts. It isn't clear how many widgets were in the version that Engadget saw, but there are definitely more than just 7 there.
I don't know if these are the real names, but here's what I see in the pics: Home, Web, Gallery, Music, Contacts, News, Books, Video, and Radio. Assuming there's also an Email widget that just didn't make it into the photo shoot, that's a total of 10 widgets.
The radio widget is particularly interesting considering that the Streak's built-in FM radio is hidden in previous builds, the beta build of the 2.2 ROM didn't include it, and the company makes no mention of it in its official update documentation.
All of the widgets look different, but here are the "new" ones (books, video, news):
So which version of Dell Stage is the final one? If you're one of the lucky ones who have already received the official update, then you tell us.
See the rest of the "other Stage" pics in Engadget's gallery.
Thanks, X-Man!
UPDATE 11/18: The final version of Dell Stage is not the one seen on Engadget. It is the one previously shown here at StreakSmart.
Official 2.2 is nothing but a joke , no one got it
Jenn, can you confirm if you can use different background for each stage widgets? thanks!
All the backgrounds are preset on the version included in the DJ_Steve build. There is no way to change them.
The 2.2 is nice and I wonder if you can remove the skin and what about live wall paper how will that work?
Wait, what built in FM Radio? O.o
LOL…by the time Dell, o2, AT&T get around to actually pushing the streak to anyone that has one, 2.3 will be available and we’ll have to go through this all over again.
Yes, you can choose to not use the Stage launcher…..and yes you can use live wallpaper.
2nd Post by XS code you can download his app….works great!!
http://android.modaco.com/content-page/318792/how-to-tune-a-fm-radio-station/page/80/
Install through Astro File Manager or something like that…..
Jenn, what is the link to the v1.3 of Steve’s build?
Thanks,
Luke
this is a pisser. i got my ATT upgrade available on the 11/22 and was hoping 2.2 would be available by then. i’m guessing we’ll be lucky if we see it 1Q/2011. Not a good way to keep customers happy dell.
Seems like Dell, AT&T have made a hot mess of this 2.2 update. Staggered rollout of 2.2 with early adopters that did not “purchase” an unlocked version the shaft.
So let me get this straight.
- 2.2. is out (i use ‘out’ loosely).
-No one knows what the final Stage UI looks like.
- Only a fraction of Streak owners can get 2.2 (unlocked owners with baseband -00).
- The rest of the owners that are on contract with AT&T (that probably account for the majority of owners) cannot get 2.2 for another 2 WEEKS?
- As far as I know (on twitter) NO ONE has downloaded 2.2.
- Why do us “locked” owners have to wait? (ATT still has to approve? ATT dropping bloatware on 2.2?)
I’m not sure how Dell keeps making money with buffoons running the show.
Somethings going on at Dell. My order just got delayed. Suppose to have it in 2 days but now I’m still going to be sitting here with my spare battery and car dock for a few more days. I can only hope that it means that FroYo will be loading on it when I get it.
I THINK THE OFFICIAL ONE IS STAGE ON THE LEFT WITH THE 9 WIGETS. I THINK DELL WOULD BE TRYING TO ADD AND NOT TAKE AWAY. IT’S ALREADY A SHAME THAT ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE WAIT LONGER FOR THE ANDROID 2.2 UPDATE.
Photo
•View your library of photos and personal videos in timeline-based waterfall format.
•Edit photos: Red Eye Correction, Crop, Rotate, Auto-enhance.
•Create collections and slideshows.
•Integration with Facebook & Flickr – Easily upload photos, view your friends’ content from their Facebook or Flickr pages.
Video
•Play your movies or recorded TV directly from VideoStage. No need to open another video player.
•Rent a video or purchase new titles through the CinemaNow (only available in US).
Music
•Organize and search your music by title, genre or artist with MusicStage.
•Touch on CD cover to see the list of songs.
•Listen to global streaming radio through RadioTime.
•Purchase new music through Napster* store (US/UK/Germany only).
I have an unlocked streak but i still havent seen the update yet… Im from the US. anyone else having this prob?
everything i get an email im jumping on my phone to see if im getting a notification.
Hey Jenn, I tried Steves 1.3 on my Att streak and I could not get the data or cellular signals to connect. I tried to add the APN manually but it would FC when I tried to save, also had the blinking lights. I am sure I did something wrong (and yep I did the baseband upgrade…) but was hoping you may have some tips for the rest of us who may be having a hard time upgrading…
Which Stage UI version is better? I like the one featured in Engadget. It’s a cleaner more streamlined design. I also like the additional widgets. If there are nine or ten total Stage UI widgets does that mean there will be as many home screens, or will it stay at seven?
Bought an unlocked Streak in Germany and not from a Carrier.
Baseband is 00-EU. No update yet. Don’t whine because you’re not getting something WE AIN’T GETTING EITHER.
http://android.modaco.com/content/dell-streak-streak-modaco-com/322298/streakdroid-froyo-v1-3-0-announcement-thread/
anyone actually got the OTA update for the streak yet?
the official is not OTA yet. i’d say before the end of November.
don’t believe the twit tards.
I am using mine without a SIM so have only connected to WiFi. Maybe the forums have a fix?
Where did you get your streak? If you bought it from dell.com or bestbuy it isn’t unlocked. Even if you get an unlock code for an AT&T locked device you will not get 2.2 till at least the first week of December.
This is from our buddy Lionel on twitter:
.@PROASSASSIN79 Correct. No FM radio support comes as a result of the #dellstreak Froyo update.
4:16 PM Nov 15th via Seesmic Desktop in reply to PROASSASSIN79
http://twitter.com/lionelatdell
I have recently upgraded, I have a US AT&T streak and DJ Steves froyo build 1.3. So far (knock on wood) no issues, but to get to this point was quite a learning experience. I hope this helps. When I changed basebands it was imperative that I followed the instructions found on the modaco site- http://android.modaco.com/content-page/319728/dell-streak-froyo-build-beta-version-1-2-0-released/page/2640/. I don’t know if you already used these instructions but if not downgrade your base band and froyo versions, then reload back up to 1.3 and I think you may find your streak works great after that. Good luck
Thank you ^^
Got it over the net, Baseband GAUSB1A110700-EU. This should be the unlocked version right? Ill be pissed if it isnt.. spent 700 bucks buying it in September.
Jenn,
I updated to 1.3 Steve’s Froyo. According to his post, front camera and desk app should work but I don’t know how to activate them. Any idea? Thanks
Front facing camera is accessible in the Camera app by pressing Menu
Introducing Dell Stage Video
http://mobileupdate.dell.com/streak/streak_dell_en/vid/dellstage.3gp
That sucks. I prefer the one from Engadget both in terms of the available widgets and style.
What say you?
yeah from the little bit we’ve been able to see so far I agree with you. video, books, radio…those all looked like cool widgets to me
I noticed from the Dell release info for 2.2 that Zinio, Radi time, CinemaNow are all apps that are bundled in the 2.2 update. Possibly Dell has worked with these developers to provide Stage Widgets for their apps? This would account for the extra widgets that Engadget showcased. I also noted that ALK CoPilot Live is also included, hopefully it is not just a trial version.
Hopefully, but I also prefer the design style of the Engadget showcased widgets. For example, it’s lame that you have actual names on the widgets as well as an icon. To me, it’s obvious what widget you’re looking at not only because of the widget icon at the bottom left but by the content being displayed. There’s no need for the word “Home” to be displayed next to the Home icon. It’s unnecessary clutter.
I agree. I also like the reflective black bottom shelf more too. It looks like “settings” is a static icon on the home stage which is nice too
Completely agree. Maybe Dell will get the message and make the Engadget showcased widgets the official ones. Let’s hope.
Completely agree ! The one seen on Engadget is far better. Jenn, could you tell Dell that we prefer the other one ? What can I do to contact them myself?
Especially the “Engadget” gallery widget is really nice …
Does anyone know how to install the new stage ui apks manually without flashing, that whole process on flashing is over my head not to mention I dont have a pc
I have 2 units, each one with a different Stage UI. If anyone needs any input or something about them, let me know. I’ve created a video of them side-by-side and will upload on-line soon. If you need something specific recorded, I’ll see if I have time and do it.
-MacGuyver