If we can root all the Android devices available in the market, then why not Dell Streak. Here is a complete guide to root Dell Streak which would let you access its Android files so that you can install custom firmware, themes, apps.
We have brought you the complete step by step guide to root your Android based tablet PC, Dell Streak.
ROOT DELL STREAK
STEP 1: You need Build Number to complete the successful rooting of Dell Streak. For that, navigate your Streak as follows:
Settings > About Phone
Here, you will find the Build Number. Just note it down somewhere.
STEP 2: Now you need Superboot files. Based on your Build Number, you can download the same.
STEP 3: Now switch off the Dell tablet, remove the battery, and place the battery back.
STEP 4: Now you need to boot your Streak in Fastboot mode. For that, press and hold the Camera button. This will switch your device ON and display fastboot on the top right.
STEP 5: Once you find that your Streak is displaying so, wait for few seconds may be 15 or 20 seconds and plug it to your computer using the USB cable.
Once you plugin the device, the Dell tablet will display FASTBOOT MODE. If in case it doesn’t, repeat Step 3,4 and 5 until it does.
STEP 6: Now, extract superboot zip file in to a folder on your computer that you have downloaded in the beginning of this tutorial.
STEP 7: Now, follow the step based on the OS you are working on.
If you are working on Windows OS: Double click on install-superboot-windows.bat file.
If you are working on Mac OS: Open the terminal window to the folder that actually contains the extracted file and enter the commands:
chmod +x install-superboot-mac.sh
./install-superboot-mac.sh
If you are working on Linux OS: Open the terminal window to the folder that actually contains the extracted file and enter the commands:
chmod +x install-superboot-linux.sh
./install-superboot-linux.sh
That is it!
You are successful with your task to root Dell Streak. Make the best of the Android power.
my build number is 15609