How to unlock the Dell Streak

update 19 Sept 2010 - RebelSim have released a new firmware version (v1.2) for the Rebel Sim II which now ACTUALLY works to unlock the dell streak (it should also work with any htc, win mobile, and palm pre phone). Check updated video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4cHyUgjGK0

update 17 June 2010 - looks like there are issues with the RebelSim blocking incoming calls when on 3G (I'm experiencing them, as well as others). RebelSim people are investigating...

jRin.net shows you how to use the Dell Streak on other carriers by using a RebelSim.

Check out more of this how-to at http://www.jrin.net/2010_06_11/how-to-unlock-the-dell-streak-using-a-rebelsim

Also, for those in the UK who are interested, you can use a GiffGaff SIM card with no problems (not modification necessary) as they work off the O2 network.

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[dbahsee]

hi , i recently cam up on one of these devices, I wanted to know will this chip mod work for tmobile US, I only ask this cus you mentioned u were using the uk card for your phone. Is there anything else i need to do to get my phone unlocked to work with tmobile?? if you have any info i can use it wuold be greatly appreciated

[jrinco11]

@dbahsee yes, it should work, but you won't get 3G on T-Mobile US because t-mobile uses a 3G band that isn't supported on the streak (you well be able to make calls, texts, mms, and 2g data)

[HecatombRecordings]

If purchased on O2 apparantly you simply have to ask for the unlock which they will offer without charge

[jrinco11]

@HecatombRecordings, many people have requested that and have either been told they will have to wait 12 months, or that they will hear back within 14 days (and the further found out that the request will be declined)

[clarence0]

will this work for the dell streak 7?

[Hugopato]

Hello i have a Dell streak 7 i could unlock that thing from T-Mobile but i realized that there is not any phone application or even anything on phone utilities or even any control of phone does Dell streak 7 is a real phone or not? Could you tell me something about plz ?

[ginboyj13]

can i use a verizon wireless sim card and unlock it??

[screwflanders5]

@ponch817 It IS huge. It's a 5 inch screen. Almost more of a tablet than a phone.

[zigzag959]

does it unlock dell streak with froyo 2.2?

[bonanote]

I used it in the UK with a Tesco card and it worked, I used it in Switzerland with a SUnrise card and it worked, I used it in Bangkok with a card I bought at the airport and it worked , and now I am using it in Australia with Optus and it works. I never tried MMS because I use Whatsapp, but all the other functions/modes work without a glitch.

[nellisere]

Oh my god, giffgaff is the best network ever, why use o2 :P