Just because you didn't buy your Dell Streak unlocked (currently $449 from Dell.com) doesn't mean you can't still get it unlocked.
I've previously demonstrated how a Rebel Sim II card can be used for a temporary unlock (once the card is removed, the device returns to its original carrier/SIM-locked state) and we've already talked about obtaining the unlock code from AT&T, so now let's take a look at a piece of third-party software appropriately called Dell Streak Unlocker.
Dell actually stores the unlock code right on the Streak, so all the $29 Unlocker software really does is retrieve this code from the depths of darkness and brings it to light so that you can enter it into the screen that appears (shown above) when you insert a SIM from another carrier.
The software works with Windows XP/Vista/7 and automatically installs all the correct drivers to unlock any Streak running Android 2.2. I used it to unlock my AT&T-locked Streak (DJ_Steve's StreakDroid 1.8.0) on my 64-bit Windows 7 computer, and the process was quick and painless.
If you want to confirm that your Streak is unlockable before shelling out $29, you can download the software and try it out for free first. If the program determines that it can unlock your Streak, then you can purchase a registration code to get the code. In this way, the Unlocker team can guarantee that their product will work with your device.
Once unlocked with Dell Streak Unlocker, the Streak will remain unlocked forever, regardless of future software updates.
Although getting AT&T to give you your Streak's unlock code for free isn't the drawn out, hair-pulling process it used to be, Dell Streak Unlocker is still a good solution for your unlocking needs. Streak users who aren't AT&T customers, can't get the code for whatever reason, don't want to use a Rebel Sim II, or are using the Streak on another carrier that won't give out codes very easily could all benefit from the software. Check it out for yourself at the link below.
Hi Jenn,
Are you able to unlock multiple Streaks once you have purchased the registration code? Or is the registration code only good for one device?
Thanks!
One registration code unlocks one phone
Sounds like it should work any streak if all its doing is pulling the code off the device. Anyone with a O2 UK Streak care to test?
Nice! Sounds like it’s worth the price.
Great software!
P.S.-
I wish it was 76 degrees in Minnesota
Yes, it has been tested on o2. Works 100%. Do the free unlock test as described in the article. If the software says that your Streak can be unlocked, go for it. Here:
http://wig.bz/bq?product=pages/download-dell-streak-unlock-software
Does this work with streak 7?
Not YET. Streak 7 is in beta testing. If it works, you will see an article on StreakSmart so bookmark this site.
What kind of speeds are you guys getting on your unlocked units?
Slightly off topic, does anybody know if there is a rom to replace the status bar that supports dj steve 1.8.1 rom? I don’t like the current one.
If you don’t get the desired speed, perhaps you didn’t connect to that frequency band or your carrier doesn’t support it.
According to the Dell Streak 5 specs, the frequencies are:
2G: 1900 / 1800 / 900 / 850 MHz
3G: 2100 / 1900 / 850 MHz
Next, on the GSM Roaming And Coverage Maps, scroll down, select the country of the desired network, and then look for the one you want. If the carrier supports any frequency of your phone, it will work on that frequency.
Link to the GSM Roaming And Coverage Maps:
http://www.mobileworldlive.com/maps/
Just what I’ve been after. Cheers Jenn
O2 does official unlock now I got mine in email after two days I requested trough website chat on o2 websitd
You were lucky. Most users have to wait several weeks and fulfill requirements. If you don’t fulfill the requirements, they won’t issue a code at all.
I’m in Australia and I just tried this out with a Dell Streak that I bought on eBay from the States. The device was supposed to be unlocked, but to my horror I found it was not. I tried out the Unlocker which indicated that my device could be unlocked, so I went ahead and ordered it. It only took a few hours for the Registration code to come through for the Unlocker and the programme worked perfectly. Thanks Babak.
Cheers
Zac
Wrong. They unlocked mine using the web form in 2 hours with 6 months left on the contract.
Same for pretty much everyone who has used the web form.
If you call they hive you the brush, use the web form.
I have to say that AT&T has been really easy lately to get unlock codes. In the past I had to be real assertive or ask for a supervisor. After I updated to 2.2 my Rebel Sim II didn’t work. I called AT&T and got it from the rep with no pleading. Few days earlier my non-smart phone loving husband left his G2 outside on the deck and it poured that night. I was also able to get the unlock code with ease. I still use the “I’m going out of the country excuse”. Not sure if it’s still necessary but didn’t want to chance it.
Like I said, in that case you fulfilled their requirements. Buy a Streak with pay as you go and you won’t get a code. Buy it on contract and they make you wait until you used their service long enough.
Certainly a way to go. The travel excuse can work well.
hi there, I purchased Dell Streak 7 in US & brought it to India. Need unlocking code – can anyone suggest which website do I get for Dell Streak 7 model ? thanks in advance.
You can now get a Streak 7 code here:
http://www.unlockstreak.com/
You can unlock Streak 7 just with an unlock code instead of unlock software. Here:
http://www.unlockstreak.com/products/unlock-dell-streak-7
Rogers (Canadian provider) will charge you $50 to unlock your phone, and require you to wait 30 days — even if you bought the phone outright! I was leery, but tried anyways — unlocked my Streak, I’m able to use a Fido SIM without issue.
I found I had to use the Dell provided cable, didn’t seem to work using the Slacker G2 dock. Nor would the unlock application work (get past the fastboot detection) via a VMWare7 Workstation VM (too chicken to run on my host OS). The USB detection worked, but I never found the PDAnet systray icon so I had to yank out the battery to get out of the fastboot detect freeze.
I have a Dell Streak with Rogers.
I sent a request to Dell and provided IMEI and Service tag as Im moving to somewhere Rogers is not working.
Rogers (GSM) refused to provide me the unlock code but Dell send it to me in less than 24hours for free.
So I don’T think it’s worth spending 29$
Thansks
If my slide bar dnt wrk, how can i get into my dell streak???
babak irani hast?
BUENO FUNCIONA BIEN VALE LA PENA
Worked great thanks
it works with all dell streak any network i did it and its user friendly