Got the Dell Streak in Hong Kong retail chain store which is unlocked. Try to use the Software Update but it said no update is available. Browse to http://mobileupdate.dell.com/?version=GAUSB1A110100 with the browser and it allowed download. After the installation, it took a couple of self-reboot and in about 3-5 minutes, Android 2.2 / Dell Stage interface is live. The response of the screen seems to be a little faster, but it is excited to have new features, esp. Wi-Fi tethering.
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