Is your Bluetooth or FM-Radio unit broken? - Touch Cruise ROM Development

Ok, the longer the Test-Radio ROM 1.58.25.14 is around, the more people seem to suffer Bluetooth and/or FM-Radio hardware failures.
I know it's very unlikely to be connected, but what if it might is? What if, for example, the test Radio diverts too much power to the respective units and thus actively destroys them over time?
I don't even know if this is possible, I have no idea at all what a buggy Radio ROM could cause. But I want to know if there is a certain correlation and that's why I set up this poll to see how many people are affected. I try to find out if it might be a coincidence and all the defects are actually caused by weak hardware used by HTC. However, please vote in the respective category. Condition: please do not vote, if you don't use or only rarely use Bluetooth or FM-Radio, I only want votes of people which actively use Bluetooth or the FM-Radio every day and thus are seriously affected (or not).
If your unit breaks down after you voted, post a message in this thread, explaining how the situation changed for you.
Thanks

Maybe I don't answer your question as you request it but I can say following:
1. 1.58.25.14 is radio ROM this is true but it is radio rom for GSM only (as well I can understand).
2. I use bluetooth on my Polaris nearly all the time (4-12 hours a day) with headset and laptop.
3. I do not use FM receiver so can't tell anything.

my polaris stopped working after i´ve upgraded the radio rom to the 1.58.25.14 then i come back to the 1.58.25.14 but the message BT hardware problem apears....

andreyamaguti said:
my polaris stopped working after i´ve upgraded the radio rom to the 1.58.25.14 then i come back to the 1.58.25.14 but the message BT hardware problem apears....
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like me !

Some details
I've got both units broken.
The FM-Radio had a weird behavior before getting broken:
Sometimes, when I started the FM-Radio application, it didn't tune in a single station. I was able to solve this apparent hang tapping "Scan _Save" in the context menu on the right. When it fineshed scanning, the radio appeared to be re-started and everything was smooth. It worked a few times, and I thought it was only a bug of the application itself related only to software.
As I said, it suddenly stopped working, and my workaround was also useless. At the same time, I noticed the bluetooth unit didn't respond as well. The device "tries" to activate the BT for a few seconds, and finally it remains off. Today, I observed a very strange thing: the blue LED that blinks when BT is on, was blinking like if the BT unit was turned on, but... it was not activated!
Since this afternoon, I didn't see the blue LED blinking again. Of course, the BT wasn't actually working, only the LED.
I have contacted the technical support to repair it...

*bump*
I'm on bepes .66 now with standard shipped Radio and Bluetooth is still working fine. I do have the switch-on glitch though: out of no reason Bluetooth obviously gets turned on as the the blue LED blinks for like half a minute during the boot phase. After the boot its turned off though and all is fine.

What do you mean with hardware failures? Not working, error messages, bad receiption...?
So far I didn't encounter any problems (bluetooth + radio with stock rom). I didn't vote cause I don't use it regulary. Only thing I can say is that radio receiption isn't as good as that of the Siemens SX1. I noticed it when I travelled by train. With the Polaris I couldn't listen to radio anymore.

Keep in mind that this poll's results will be skewed b/c ppl that don't have an issue with either Bluetooth or FM Radio are unlikely to even open this thread.

I have the same problem with bluetooth and radiofm.
I have original rom, radiofm stopped to find station and BT stopped to work.
when I click on bluetooth in the commManager appears the loading wheel and after few seconds go back to the off position!
I tried to hardreset, but is the same

ermeneleutico said:
I have the same problem with bluetooth and radiofm.
I have original rom, radiofm stopped to find station and BT stopped to work.
when I click on bluetooth in the commManager appears the loading wheel and after few seconds go back to the off position!
I tried to hardreset, but is the same
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This is just the same that happens with my device!! I'm waiting for the repairing service to return it to me for the second time. They give you a report with the description of the problem they might find. I will tell you which problem they say...
I bet it is a hardware problem :S

Well more and more people seem to suffer FM-Radio and Bluetooth breakdowns. I gave up believing its any Radio ROM, it seems to be poor quality components. Qualcomm, what did you guys do...?! Psh...

Definetly seems to be crappy hardware. Check my thread about upgrading radio roms:
Reception Difficulties

I agree, there isn't a definable trend so it does point to a hardware issue. I haven't had any reception or bluetooth issues but now my camera doesn't work properly... plus add that to the poor build quality of this unit (rattling keys, sticky sounding screen, loose scroll pad, poor SD card cover and a double clicking d-pad), it's not what you'd expect from a 500€ device.

SuperJMN said:
This is just the same that happens with my device!! I'm waiting for the repairing service to return it to me for the second time. They give you a report with the description of the problem they might find. I will tell you which problem they say...
I bet it is a hardware problem :S
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thank you!
do you think it's a good idea flash the rom? maybe there is a problem in the rom after some installation (gprs monitor? netframe?).
I would try but I don't want to come back again to the original rom for the repairing service.
some notes:
1) after the second hardreset for a while the bluetooth was working, then I restart the device and the BT was off!
2) with an hard reset not everithing is deleted, some information still in the memory (gprs monitor data, bluetooth device associated...)

SuperJMN said:
This is just the same that happens with my device!! I'm waiting for the repairing service to return it to me for the second time. They give you a report with the description of the problem they might find. I will tell you which problem they say...
I bet it is a hardware problem :S
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thank you!
do you think it's a good idea flash the rom? maybe there is a problem in the rom after some installation (gprs monitor? netframe?).
I would try but I don't want to come back again to the original rom for the repairing service.
some notes:
1) after the second hardreset for a while the bluetooth was working, then I restart the device and the BT was off!
2) with an hard reset not everithing is deleted, some information still in the memory (gprs monitor data, bluetooth device associated...)

Hi everybody !
My Radio FM doesn't provide any sound anymore
I had a SFR's polaris and I flashed it with all the recents ROM : bepe, radio, etc...
MP3 are working great, radio found some stations, head-phones are plugged, but I can't hear something.
What's wrong ?
Do I re-flashed with any ROM ?

The Polaris-Radio is crap, it's of a very bad quality. Is it just the sound volume then? There is a thread somewhere which is supposed to contain a fix for volume/sound issues on french ROMs...

I posed the patch for volume of MP3.
My Radio FM haven't a bad sound, but no sound.
It's very hard, because I don't know what to do : reflashing from the start (bepe, ...) or try to find a radio fm cab, to try to re-install it

An idea is to flash another language version. For example, just for curiosity, flash udK's WM6.1 ROM in English (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=386862) and test the fm radio... it could be that the volume limitation got baked in in all french ROM editions...
If it doesnt work on that ROM either, I dont know what to do and at that point I suppose sending it in for repair wouldnt be the worst thing to do...

I wonder how many returns they´ve had with this device??? It´s a real shame cause when everything works well it´s the best thing out there

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Any one have the same Issue? when calling or receiving phonecall, no sound

I have a HTC, with Chinese version ROM, Radio. 1.64.08.21.
this bug happens from time to time.
when I make phonecalls, I can not hear any sounds, also the other side can not when the call connected.
sometimes it is the same when I receive the phoncalls.
this happens ofenly especially when I use BT or headsets.
any one has the same problem?
Any one knows how to solve it?
Looks like a lame BT stack messing up with everything
If you quickly have a glance at the whole forum for Polaris you'll notice lots of people are experiencing the same problem, including myself.
I believe the BT stack is messing up with it. I dunno...
One thing I am considering is loading Android into my TC and then making sure it is not a design flaw. None of my previous HTC phones had as many problems at the same time as my Polaris does.
And it seemed to be the perfect one!
-Feaps
Read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=380078
But it not solve problem, sorry.....
qinyugang said:
I have a HTC, with Chinese version ROM, Radio. 1.64.08.21.
this bug happens from time to time.
when I make phonecalls, I can not hear any sounds, also the other side can not when the call connected.
sometimes it is the same when I receive the phoncalls.
this happens ofenly especially when I use BT or headsets.
any one has the same problem?
Any one knows how to solve it?
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Strongly recommend that you revert back to your factory Radio or 1.54.25.14
Jibreil said:
Strongly recommend that you revert back to your factory Radio or 1.54.25.14
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I already say to you - dont be stupid.
Factory Radio ROM is 21.23 and its not solve problem with BT.
Radio 25.14 was recreated from Kaiser and very bad for most reasons.
And for future - think before any posts.
I got the same problem in the past when use the factory radio.
qinyugang said:
I got the same problem in the past when use the factory radio.
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Dont read posts of Jibreil, he is crazy.
I tried all posible Radio ROM, incuded oficial from HTC. Nothing....
I want to try other BT headset, but now cant it.

PROBLEM *HTC Touch HD Auto-Restarting*

Hi,
I'm having an issue with my HD where sometimes the phone restarts on its own..it doesn't happen often but it does occur..mainly when I am listening to the radio..is anyone else experiencing this or know why this is happening so i can fix it?
Thanks
Incase it helps the only 3rd Party Softwares I have installed are
Coreplayer
Tomtom 7 with USA maps
Gyrator 2
NoData
Voice Command 1.6
SD TuneUP
My ROM and Radio are original HTC
I've had exactly the same thing happen with me, the system restarts of its own accord. Again, listening with the radio. It's happened three times so far, over a two week period.
I know it doesn't help, but at least you know you are not alone!!
My ROM and Radio are original version.
R: 1.09.225.14
D: 1.14.22273
Gavin
gav28 said:
I've had exactly the same thing happen with me, the system restarts of its own accord. Again, listening with the radio. It's happened three times so far, over a two week period.
I know it doesn't help, but at least you know you are not alone!!
My ROM and Radio are original version.
R: 1.09.225.14
D: 1.14.22273
Gavin
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Thanks for the reply..glad to know I'm not alone on this issue ..i do find that this issue does not occur if i have the phone charging via usb while listening to the radio
My versions are:
ROM: 1.14.405.3 (22273) WWE
Radio: 1.09.25.14
My restarted twice and i didn't do anything....one time was lying on the table and second time was connected while charging the battery....
If i woldn't have to enter pin after reboot i wouldn't worry much - but i have to do it so this is disturbing because i once didn' see it rebooted....
I also had it twice within one week time. It also happened when I was listening to the radio.
ROM: 1.14.404.3 (22273) NLD
Radio: 1.09.25.14
I've had my HD for a week now, and mine has done it every day so far!!! I dont listen to the FM radio, so its not that causing it - it has happened when I have been web browsing, texting, putting in a contact, and even when in my pocket doing nothing.
I take it that as this thread has received so few posts that this is not a common issue and I should simply return the handset for a replacement? Maybe we all have "friday afternoon" models?
I had the same problem. My HD worked fine, and then constantly auto-restarted.
I tried everything- reflashed the ROM, took all the programs off, hard-resetted. Nothing worked.
...Then I changed the battery, and the problem disappeared for a couple of weeks, but it's returned today!
For my few pence worth, it's something to do with the battery, or at least the way the battery talks to the device. Not an expert and no idea!
Had a similar problem where it just rebooted for no reason. Was like this for around 3 - 4 weeks and then completely died. Sent back to HTC for repair and had it returned with a new main board. After 2 hours of use it died again. Sent it back a second time, had another new main board, the FPC connector was re-seated and now all is ok so far. Just hope you guys are not going down my route.
Never had that happen to me. Sounds like a hardware issue.
...Interestingly (and I've read this somewhere before), I've tried switching my network from Auto to GSM, and I have had no more issues.
I travel across the country- a lot on trains, and I suspect one of the things triggering the failure is switching between bands.
I have also heard that it may not have anything to do with the handset, and is SIM related. I don't know enough to comment on that.
I had the same problem when i was listening to the radio. I thin i have found a way to go around the radio-problem. I installed powerradio and my phone haven't restarted all day. Hope i helps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4046501
ps. sorry for my bad english
my htc hd auto restart at the window 6.1 green screen
what could go wrong?
it was OK in the past....
i try to swap battery with other HD, same problem
I hard reset ,same problem, keep auto restart at green window screen
i use boot loader flash to new ROM, 6.1 still have the same auto restart problem
i have to believe hardware failure, where could go wrong?
i suspect reset button stuck, ...before the green screen appear, i presss restart button, no response. Strange.. because my other set HTC HD reset button response before green window screen
I've had the same problem a number of times. It seems to depend on the Rom. I just tried Laurentius's final Blackstone Rom and it would happen 4 -5 times a day. Dutty's Leo 9 Rom does it too but his R2 seems stable. Am going to try out the Dusk-More Rom now
Yep I am having a similar problem though has nothing to do with the radio. I have posted a thread on it also "HD Touch On/Off Problem".
Happens usually once or twice after taking it off charge for the night and then it's fine for the rest of the day.
I had something like that with mine, the problem was the battery, I switched with a new genuine battery and until now i did't had more problems, but it was in my case....
Flashing stock rom solves hard reset issue
Flashed a stock Rom 1 week ago before flashing a cooked rom again. It's been a week and it seems to have solved the problem.....touch wood.
If anyone else tries this, post a message to let others know if it works.
Hopefully, I won't be posting here again
i had the same problem.
i reflashed original spl,rom,radio then i put again the custom stuff, and the problem has gone!
now its 1 month without problems
Youtube freezes on HD2
I can validate your frustration. I am having problems with my HD2 freezing up as well and doing a soft reset on it's own. So the YouTube app opens up the HTC player and then it will play a few seconds and then freeze up. I also opened an MP4 movie file and view it with the HTC player and that also froze it. Last but not least, I have TomTom and that froze it after 15 minutes last night.
I have seen some postings that Tmobile and HTC will be releasing a new rom to fix some memory leaking issues so perhaps that might be it.
It started happening about a week ago for me. Please post any solutions you might find.
I am on:
OS v.5.2.21889
Mania v.2.5.20121412.1
ROM v.2.10.531.1 WWE
Radio v. 2.08.50.08.2
I have the same problem, but not related to fm radio.
It just happens...
It also happens when the phone is trying to start. It restarts, a few times when it shows "smart mobility" just before the radio, rom and other information at the right bottom.
I only rolled back to the official rom and radio, many hard resets, but it still happens..
I'll try to specify under what conditions it's happening, and will post again..
...I do not know what to do...
Hi everybody, I have the same problem on my HD.
It's restart on its own and some times if it's turned off then it turns on by its own
I've tried the following test without solve the problem :
- several hard reset
- with and without SIM
- with and without memory card
- with another battery (new)
- upgrade with original firmware
I add that the problem appeared suddenly
Unfortunately it's no longer under warranty then I would like to know if there's a solution different from send it to HTC.
Thanks to all.

GPS Problems on a new G1

I'm on my third G1. The first one died to some strange graphics issue where the screen would go completely pixilated and wacky on me. I think the graphics processor was overheating. On the second one the touch screen died about the same time the speaker in started buzzing during calls.
Luckly because TMobile extends your warranty 90 days every time you get a new phone, I've only had to pay for shipping. I got the latest one, and immediately installed Cyanogen 4.2.5 on it. No problems. Then I followed Michael Mayhew's instructions for the maps update to get Navigation.
I can't get the GPS to work at all. I've since tried going back to RC29, or the base Cyanogen 4.2.5 without the maps hack. I've tried other GPS applications such as the Chartcross GPSTest. I can't get a read at all on any of them. I don't know if it was working before the updates, because I never tried to use maps before I installed the mod.
So I'm wondering somehow a radio update was applied that broke this phone, or if there is anything I can do to change the gps drivers around. Anyone with similar GPS failure issues?
I don't really want to return this one as I've only had it one day!
Yes, similar issues. No solution thus far. I also did not test GPS before flashing. OOPS?!? And now it no longer works, but I can't tell if that was the case to begin with.
I followed the same procedure (CM 4.2.5, Navigation mod), and had the same result--broken GPS. "My Location" not working, "Searching for GPS" forever, etc.
So two possibilities I can see:
1) hardware problem w/GPS
2) one or a combination of CM 4.2.5 + Nav = broken GPS
I have seen a few people on these boards say their GPS doesn't work all of a sudden. In fact, there are stock Droid owners with issues.
Can anybody chime in?
Hmmm
So for about 10 minutes on Friday it started working again. Totally random, I have no idea why. I was at a party and decided to see if it was working. All of a sudden I had signal (using GPSTest) and google maps found my location.
I've since tried it several times, rebooting, and doing a bunch of other stuff. I can't get it working again. Total fluke! So frustrating!
Well now the new version of google maps is in the market. I've successfully installed that one but still no GPS.
Im having the same issue on my G1 right now. Sorry for the Zombie thread, but did this ever get resolved?
I've had the gps fail on my phone and others I know have also. The g1 seems to have issues with the gps antenna strip breaking internally so one minute you'll have reception, the next.. nothing. Only solution is to find a new antenna strip and replace it (good luck!)
Aside from possible hardware failures, the GPS units on these phones tend to be very weak. Sometimes it *IS* impossible to get a strong enough signal to lock on, even when out in the open if there is something nearby that can reflect the GPS signals.
However note that these are AGPS devices, which means that with a cell connection and a data connection, and given that google knows the coordinates of the cell tower you are connected to, it is able to load assistance data (almanac + accurate time synchronization via NTP), and this will *GREATLY* improve your chances of getting a good lock and greatly reduce the time it takes.
Woil said:
I'm on my third G1. The first one died to some strange graphics issue where the screen would go completely pixilated and wacky on me. I think the graphics processor was overheating. On the second one the touch screen died about the same time the speaker in started buzzing during calls.
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I doubt that it was the GPU overheating. Your phone would burn your hand if it got that hot.
The in-call buzzing could be corrected by shifting the screen a little bit while it is happening. It is related to GSM interference with the speaker. The speaker is literally playing the radio waves emitted by the phone. The touchscreen issue was probably a broken cable... also related to moving the screen.
Luckly because TMobile extends your warranty 90 days every time you get a new phone, I've only had to pay for shipping. I got the latest one, and immediately installed Cyanogen 4.2.5 on it. No problems. Then I followed Michael Mayhew's instructions for the maps update to get Navigation.
I can't get the GPS to work at all. I've since tried going back to RC29, or the base Cyanogen 4.2.5 without the maps hack. I've tried other GPS applications such as the Chartcross GPSTest. I can't get a read at all on any of them. I don't know if it was working before the updates, because I never tried to use maps before I installed the mod.
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Note that you are getting refurbs....
So I'm wondering somehow a radio update was applied that broke this phone, or if there is anything I can do to change the gps drivers around. Anyone with similar GPS failure issues?
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What radio version are you running?
I've also had no luck getting a GPS signal ever since I installed hacked navigation... I wonder if that's the problem? Has anyone tried removing the hacked navigation, to see if that solves the problem?
BTW, the problem started on CM 4.1 with EBI0 radio (2.22.19.26I), and still persists with CM 5.0.7... Has anyone tried upgrading their radio to 2.22.23.02? How about the folks that have gone back to the Updated Rogers EBI1 Radio (3.22.26.17)?
I have been having the "searching for gps" problem as long as I can remember (although I just got this phone a month or two ago)....I remember trying to install the hacked navigation or something so maybe that messed it up?...this phone was never opened, and I would hate to have to open it up to see if it is a hardware issue because I may not put it back as it was. IDK what to do, I even started a thread about it and tried every solution I could find and nothing worked for me....
I wish someone could chime in here with some insight...but it is also nice to hear others with this issue and their advice/ideas also...
Has anyone tried un-rooting and returning the phone back to complete stock and wiping everything ? has that worked for anyone?

GPS not working

After reading numerous posts, trying endless number of ROMs and radios, I must ask for help regarding my GPS.
Everything started with finding a simple WM6.5 ROM having a locking software that would prevent accidental dialing, turning of the mic with my face and would have a nice unlocking screen. From my point of view, thats a big problem for the ROM chefs.
Anyway, after trying PocktShield (problems with dialing from contacts if you choose the default dialer- why don't they solve it?) and S2U2 (showing wrong time on lock screen after wake -up) in combination with probably all availible ROMs I could find on XDA, while flashing the last time the touch screen on my HD stopped working. Went to the service, the guy said: 200 - 300€! Yeah, right! But, after few more days, it came back to life and seemed to be working fine - except the GPS.
So, I'm clueless and need help. My data:
OS 5.2.23568
ROM: BC_Cloudy_1.8 WWE
Manila: 2.5.20121225.2
And, yes, I use QuickGPS, and My Location and Google Maps, and VisualGPS and HTC GPS Tools and Garmin XT and I was waiting for hours under the blue sky... It seems like the GPS works, but there is no signal...
So, any ideas?
Radio: 1.14.25.24
I've the same problem after sending my HD for some repairs regarding to the display. I've already checked the gps with the official rom too but there was still no amendment. I guess I've to send it in again -.- maybe they cut an access to the receiver. anyway, it bothers me...
Does anybody know where the receiver is placed? Prehaps I could replace it...

What is wrong with that device?

Hi everybody..
As it is a general problem i decided to write my complaint in here, All of the operating systems have the same problem.
Lets start from the beginning.
I'm a 2 year (almost) HD2 owner.
I've used my HD2 WM 6.5, and after a long long time just tried my first android release. Core droid, and then cyanogen 7.
I never had problems while listenning music in my device.
But always had complaints about my battery life. It is consumed at the end of the day at minimal usage.
I did flash 2.14.50 to my device which had 2.15.50, from my latest original rom (3.14), just to try my battery consumption. I saw no diffrence and then back to 2.15.50.. in the tri colour screen.
And then I decided to try WP7!
Everything was fine till i realised that i cannot listen music.
Application stops and pauses by itsself. means that music interrupts anytime, anywhere no matter if i press buttons or not. Its so annoying!
Some people on the forum told me that this using speakers instead of headphone might be the origin of the problem. But the problem exists with my newly bought headphones. So thats not it!
I dont know what to do with my phone right now.
When i play a song using androids stock music application, songbird starts by itsself and ruins my whole joy!! overlays my songs, something stops my songs triggering something in the background. Intresting things going on at the background.
I need to find an explanation for this.
Explanation and a solution. Because i dont want to carry my old ipod anymore
Any help would be really appreciated.
Here is a post that i sent yesterday about this problem yesterday in cyanogen topic.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16840840&postcount=16325
Wireless - wifi problem should be, a "radio unit" problem i think.
The whole thing started with my radio unit upgrade
regards
Sabi RAZON
Okay, After reading through your thread. Did you upgrade your radio unit or just update the radio software? Because if those issues were coming after a hardware upgrade then it is probably the cause. If not, try radio 2.12 .
As for the birds song and noise in Android in the background, a logcat would be helpful if it's not hardware related . (adb logcat)

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