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Dell Streak 7 Honeycomb updates have started rolling

Categories: Android, Dell, Tablets
By: , IntoMobile
Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 at 1:29 AM

Dell has apparently started rolling-out Honeycomb update for its 7-inch tablet – Streak 7. Not all users are getting it and we’re having a hard time finding some rule in this process. Is it pushed on a first come – first served basis (users who check for the update get it first), or is it a region-specific thing?

According to some reports, the new version of Android for tablets will wipe your device clean, so you better backup all of your important data before pushing the button.

However, there’s also one additional problem – how Honeycomb performs on Streak 7′s WVGA (800×480 pixels) display? I never thought the platform was optimized to work on such screens. Guess I was wrong…

In any case, if you own the Dell Streak, make sure to have a copy of your apps and data stored on your PC/Mac, just in case something goes wrong. And as far as we’ve heard – you’ll need to re-install everything from the scratch and once again sync your contacts and calendars…

[Via: AndroidCentral]

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  • Jayhale51

    i installed the honeycomb update worked fine didnt wipe anything off one question though at the bottom of the screen i have like a task bar with the time three arrows is there anyway to turn that off because when playing games it stays there and i lose part of the game screen also the touch screen you have to press above what yu want as the taskbar takes up some of the screen thanks other than that i love it 

  • Anonymous

    What country are you in Jay?  No update for me yet (USA)

  • Anonymous

    What country are you in Jay?  No update for me yet (USA)

  • Tommie

    I am in the USA and received my update.  It wiped out my Copilot and free game aps.  Had to reset from the beginning.  LOVE IT

  • Anonymous

    From the device, in their browser (firefox didn’t work)
    http://mobileupdate.dell.com/?version=GLUNB1A334430

  • Mharris

    Netflix stops working!