My Hermes(imate jasjam) was previously used on the telstra network but I suppose because it wasn't updated at the time, I presumed, had problems with the nextG 3G network in terms of receiving a strong enough signal.....I've since got rid of the testra rom and installed a different ROM and Spl....my RGB screen now reads:
HERM100
IPL-1.04
HERM100
SPL-2.10.Olipro
But no mather what simcard I put in it...the signal keeps droping.I've tried vodafone and optus and it still has a very weak signal.....Is this a hardware or software problem?Should I try the Radiocodes too?It sounds like another fight against the windmills.......
Please hit me up with some suggestions....I am very very frustrated!!!
Check your radio version, go to settings>system>device information.
I'm with Telstra and I use 1.54.30.10 as it seems to be the best reception for me. I did notice however when I went out to Dubbo that the signal was weak and drained the battery fast. This is normal but a pain, in Newcastle theres no problem.
Location could be the problem too.....
Cheers...
Thanks...
My radio version is :1.47.30.10...is this one known to be bloody weak or what?
Thanx for the quick answer mate!!
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I've picked up a second-hand Qtek T-Mobile 9100 MDA.
Device is working properly, but the reception is very bad.
Mostly of the time, there's no connection, and sometimes, one stripe appears.
Manual search for providers brings no result.
First i've tried with my T-Mobile NL Sim, and i've only had reception once.
Because i wanted to rule out the possiblity that T-Mobile was the problem, i first tried it at another spot (at my work, at home, and at my girlfriends palce)
The device was SIM locked, zo I unlocked it, and after that, i've tried my Vodafone NL Card. The Sim and CID lock succeeded, but i've still got problemens with the reception, and i was lucky if i even HAD a reception.
Then i've tried loading the 2.26 ROM on it, installation was succesfull, but still the same connection/reception problems.
Then i've loaded the Windows Mobile 6 Underground Edition to my 9100, and this didn't bring any succes, still a very bad reception.
Then i'v decided to concentrate on the Radio ROMs, iv'e tried these versions:
2.19.11
2.47.11
2.61.11
All of these didn't improve the quality of the reception.
I've read a trick with Aluminium foil? I've no doubt that it could improve the quality of the reception, but I think it will only be a couple %? Of could i be wrong? Or could it be a hardware problem?
Thnx in advance for your help
Bert, The Netherlands
I then installed the WM6 Underground editon.
Thund3r said:
I've picked up a second-hand Qtek T-Mobile 9100 MDA.
Device is working properly, but the reception is very bad.
Mostly of the time, there's no connection, and sometimes, one stripe appears.
Manual search for providers brings no result.
First i've tried with my T-Mobile NL Sim, and i've only had reception once.
Because i wanted to rule out the possiblity that T-Mobile was the problem, i first tried it at another spot (at my work, at home, and at my girlfriends palce)
The device was SIM locked, zo I unlocked it, and after that, i've tried my Vodafone NL Card. The Sim and CID lock succeeded, but i've still got problemens with the reception, and i was lucky if i even HAD a reception.
Then i've tried loading the 2.26 ROM on it, installation was succesfull, but still the same connection/reception problems.
Then i've loaded the Windows Mobile 6 Underground Edition to my 9100, and this didn't bring any succes, still a very bad reception.
Then i'v decided to concentrate on the Radio ROMs, iv'e tried these versions:
2.19.11
2.47.11
2.61.11
All of these didn't improve the quality of the reception.
I've read a trick with Aluminium foil? I've no doubt that it could improve the quality of the reception, but I think it will only be a couple %? Of could i be wrong? Or could it be a hardware problem?
Thnx in advance for your help
Bert, The Netherlands
I then installed the WM6 Underground editon.
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I am impressed that your first post contains so much good and thoughtful information! Thank you!
The user posting about the foil tried that as a result of a poor connection point inside the phone for the copper leads, you might check that.
--M
(here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=300120 you might want to PM the user for details for what he did.)
Hi, I offer to pay anyone £50 if they can assist me in resolving the following issue. I have made two similar posts in different areas of the hermes forum but still not solved my problem.
Please see below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1267038#post1267038
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1263701#post1263701
You can contact me by email on [email protected] and msn - [email protected]
Time for a few more questions....!!
Hi,
Does your phone display the "U" (or 3G) symbol to denote that 3G coverage is available?? I looked at your website to get your location and plugged it into http://enableoci.orange.co.uk/uk/UKCoverageSearch.htm (I used the town rather than the postcode to get an overall coverage map) - it looks a bit patchy to me (for your work postcode, the local area looks pretty good); I guess it depends on whether you're using the phone at work or when you're out and about?
Do you know what radio version is on your phone; has it been updated with one of the radios and/or ROM's from this site or does it have the standard issue Orange radio? You can find out by going to Start | Settings | System tab | Device information. If the radio version is >= 1.38.x.x then you should be fine (although some people on Orange have reported that radio 1.41.x.x is not as good as 1.40.x.x - opinions vary ).
Do you or any colleagues have another Orange 3G phone that works where yours doesn't?? We need to establish whether the problem is just with your phone or whether it is in fact related to the 3G coverage generally.
Let me know how you get on
Mark.
Hi Mark,
My mission is to get this phone working on Vodafone 3g. I was testing Orange to see if it was a network problem.
I am now at my office and when in phone mode it now displays
UMTS Orange and the 3g signal, calls and browsing are now allowed!!
Here is the device info:
Rom Version 2.11.255.1
ROm Date 03/07/07
Radio 1.38.00.10
Protocol Version 32.71.7020.12H
ExtRom 2.11.255.104
I am just waiting to get a Vodafone 3g Sim Card to test, to see if it was only a matter of location.
Many Thanks
[email protected] for MSN or Email.
Have you tried the radio engineering test application?
I had a similar problem using my Vodafone with an O2 SIM card. I'd installed the O2 settings cab but still the data stuff wouldn't work.
The problem turned out to be that the data connection was still trying to use the Vodafone settings. To resolve this I installed Daniel Herrero's Bandswitch. This allows me to disable connection settings and only leave the settings active for the current SIM.
UPDATE!!
It seems that a solution for the problems has been found for:
- Reception difficulties
- BAD gsm performance
- No reception on the phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=389601
Please go to this URL, read it, upgrade your broken polaris device and respond in the poll that it either worked for your or didn't
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Hi guys,
after upgrading my Polaris from the default supplied rom 1.58.21.23 to the latest 1.64.08.21, I have no reception in my house and even difficult reception on the street.
I reversed back to version 1.58.21.23, but even then, still have issues with reception.
Does anybody have the same problem, or had the same problem and find a fix?
Rroet
Hello,
I do have the same problem, and got it on the same way as you did?
could someone please help us?
Do you have the same difficulty as I do:
I've followed the procedures as described in manuals everywhere:
- remove the memory card
- be happily synced
- start app
- device goes into the tricolor screen
- replug the usb as described on the polaris screen
- Flashing startssss.... goes... goes...
- HANGS at 99%
- Have to do recovery procedure as shown on screen.
- Flashing procedure starts second time
- hits 100%
- Now i've got a bad reception? On my previous polaris (replaced due to a phonespeaker defect) had 2 bars even after upgrading. My new Polaris doesn't have any bars after I upgraded (It did have 2 bars before upgrading)
Any expert here with information?
I'm having the same issue, by upgrading RADIO 1.58.21.23 to the latest 1.64.08.21 I got weak signal on GSM. Two bars on signal icon on the top near the BTS.
I'm using BEPE 0.67 ROM with WM 6.1, downgrading the RADIO doesn't help. I have searched thru this forum and didn't find any relevant solution
I was having the same problem with you. I have tried everything including flashing every rom/radio available and performing hard resets at every stage. Unfortunately, in the end I had to get my cruise replaced.
These are my original Cruise details, just to see if there is anything in common:
HK Traditional Chinese HTC Cruise
1.27.832.1. CHT
01/10/08
1.58.21.23
25.65.30.04H
Very interesting issue
I read this several times in different threads now.
Fortunately myself doesn't suffer this issue and i have
also upgraded to 1.64.08.21. Lucky one.
Maybe one should start a poll about this
Would be nice to know the results.
Olioaglio
I have this issue too after Hard-SPL and ASerg Rom, I have problems in o2 German network... very weak signalstrength 1/4 or mostly 0/4 (no network, denied).... i tried original radio 1.58.21.23 and 1.64.08.21 any1 know what could have happened? can a rom upgrade damage the radio hardware in any way? would be hard to believe... with german's BASE i have at least from 2/4 to 4/4 signal strength and sometimes I even get 3G... in my old o2 orbit (artemis) everything is at max strength
I have the same problem after flashing the 1.64.08.21 radio. Is there no solution?
I guess I am lucky, but with 1.64.08.21 and Bepe's 0.67 ROM I don't have any problems. There is no change at all. Signalstrength is the same, 3G is working fine.
1.64.08.21 and Bepe's 0.67 ROM
Me too
I have the o2 orbit 2 (POLA200)
Rroet said:
after upgrading my Polaris from the default supplied rom 1.58.21.23 to the latest 1.64.08.21, I have no reception in my house and even difficult reception on the street.
I reversed back to version 1.58.21.23, but even then, still have issues with reception.
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Strange, I'm using also 1.64.08.21 and it's working like a charm... I do have another network provider (KPN, not t-mobile). Have 4 bars reception... Never had real problems with the reception too...
POLA100 (Touch cruise). Only my flash of radio succeeded in 1 time (not had to reboot before hitting the 100%). Also The Netherlands, so it doesn't seem to be country bounded.
Does it find your network? (Menu => settings => Phone (on personal tab)) then choose tab Network.
Current network: T-mobile
Network selection: Automatic
You can try Find Netwok over there, or Set network. Please also check the tab "Band", should be on Auto (both options).
My problem is when I manually check networks, I can find KPN NL and Orange NL everywhere, but not T-Mobile or Vodafone.. whilest on my wife's Vox I have 3 bars of network, on my N73 (nokia) I have 3-4 bars as well.
VERY ODD!
is it possible radio of pola100 and pola200 are different, even they share the same version number?
mavvy4ever said:
is it possible radio of pola100 and pola200 are different
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Could be, but then again, Rroet and I are having the same devices (pola100), are living in the same country, having the same radio version (the 1.64.08.21), the only difference is that he has another provider (which I can find if I search for networks)
Rroet said:
My problem is when I manually check networks, I can find KPN NL and Orange NL everywhere, but not T-Mobile or Vodafone.. whilest on my wife's Vox I have 3 bars of network, on my N73 (nokia) I have 3-4 bars as well.
VERY ODD!
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In June I will switch network (to Vodafone)... I hope it all keeps working... Really strange that you can't find your network anymore. If I scan for networks I see them all (also Vodafone and T-Mobile).
(Think you've allready done this) but what will happen if you give your device a hard reset, or flash Windows Mobile again to your mobile... This because I'm having the same device, can find your network and having the same radio version.
hi there!
I unfortunately got the same issue.
I got a XDA Orbit 2 from O2 Germany. Did the hardspl unlock(used the tool from olipro) after that i flashed the bepe 0.67 premium bepe rom.
Right now my orbit is disconnected most of the time, or has real bad signal strength. It would be very great if this can be fixed.
Greets
EDIT:
flashed the 1.64.08.21 got the same prob.
Got another orbit2 with everything in original delivery state. is there a possibility to "clone" the device back to original state?
I got very bad reception when update radio 1.64.08.21 . it frequenly lost connection when I got phone call , tried to downgrade and no result
I have vodafone simcard and now I must force to swich to 3g connection to make a phone call . when Iam on gsm I conldnot make any phone call at all , I am now just wait and see someone smart to show me how to correct this trouble
the phone work on my 3 sim but it is not as good as it was before
To make it complete: I have the O2 Orbit 2 (german) (POLA200) and I
have ugraded to the 1.64.08.21 without glitches (worked at first time,
did it through bootloader mode) and it is working with the same (good)
reception as it did before (phuuuh). Maybe it has something to do with
the flash problems at first time, which some users had. Could someone
sort it out? It's really goring, that even (successful) backflash to the stock
radio does not seem to fix the issue like the Poll indicates
Olioaglio
Edit: using Bepe 0.64 GER Opera with the Orbit2 ATM.
Edit2: Thought it might be a good idea to crosslink this thread to the
Polaris Radio ROMs thread to get things together.
What about the IMEI number btw?
I don't know if this is what happens by default, but my IMEI number is 2 digits longer in the software, then it is in the hardware:
example of my hardware IMEI: 123
in software it reads 12301
Does this matter in any way?
Interesting stuff... as Olioaglio said maybe there´s a relation to how it was flashed. If it was clean install or the process had to be repeated. Can anyone with this problem report back on this issue. I tried the new radio here in Spain but I went back to the stock radio as it seemed to have a better reception and battery life. I must admit I´m rather cautious about trying different radios as I fried my Hermes due to the radio and now it can´t connect at all.
I've had no problems/glitches during the flash process but I have the same reception problems as everyone else. Even using a friend's SIM with a different carrier made no difference in reception.
Since I took advantage of the orange ****-up and moved to O2, i just cant make phone calls from home.
From other places its fine, but at home its awful.
I have tried the O2 sim in another phone and its perfect, so I dont think its the phone masts.
I have spoken to O2 and they tell me the account is provisioned but unavailable to send my HTC the settings as they dont support the phone at all.
Is there anything I can do?
Sometimes it happens, you can always try a different radio. Some radios will improve reception in different areas. As an extra quirk, some can even improve battery life!
Take a look here for more info:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blackstone_Radio
Just a word of caution however, you might want to get your HD Security unlocked first before flashing a new radio.
Can you list what ROM/loader/radio version you're using (I assume that you've unlocked an Orange handset)? Sometimes if you've got mixed up versions, the signal quality will suffer - see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=557843 for someone with a similar problem after flashing their phone.
Different phones will always show some variation in connectivity; it's just a fact of life - but at most about 30% variation. If your other handset has 5 bars and the HD has one or zero, something is wrong with it. Also, since your handset is unlocked it might help to try a payg SIM from another operator (getting a free SIM is easy, and if you don't make calls it won't cost you to stick it in and look at the signal). We carry one from every operator, just in case we're stuck in a region with bad coverage and need to call someone urgently.
More info
I have tried a few different ROMs but currently using Duttys 6.5 R12 revised rom.
Radio is currently 1.14 but I have tried 1.16 in the past with no improvement.
My handset is unlocked (using the link on this forum).
In the other phone (an old Nokia) its perfect signal, 5 bars, but in the HD it ranges from 4 bars to none and all inbetween, quickly changing all the time too.
I might try and get hold of a PAYG O2 sim and see if thats any different.
c_lee said:
Can you list what ROM/loader/radio version you're using (I assume that you've unlocked an Orange handset)? Sometimes if you've got mixed up versions, the signal quality will suffer - see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=557843 for someone with a similar problem after flashing their phone.
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Read through that and my bootloader screen is fine and shows SPL 1.56 Olinex security unlocked.
So I dont think thats the problem.
I have the same problem!
Got the HD yesterday, and reception goes from 0 to 4 bars all the time. When sim is in my other pdas it fine. I have an unlocked HD on o2.
My bootloader screen shows SPL-1.54.0000
Tried an orange sim and got 4 bars
Telephone connectin strength
I have the same problem.
At home impossible to call. On the road connection is regularly lost (when moving from one ground station to the next I suspect). This feels like the coverage problems in de mid 90s.
ROM 1.56.404.1
Radio 1.13.25.24
Provider Proximus
New sim did not help
onverbe said:
I have the same problem.
At home impossible to call. On the road connection is regularly lost (when moving from one ground station to the next I suspect). This feels like the coverage problems in de mid 90s.
ROM 1.56.404.1
Radio 1.13.25.24
Provider Proximus
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19/10 I asked for a new sim card from my provider but that has made no difference.
HI EVERY ONE!
i have HTC HD2 TAIWAN MAKE My Serieal Number is >> HT03ANW01078 recently HTC Launch UPgrade for HTC HD2 O2 Network but unfortunatly that upgration is for NON TAIWAN HAND SETS. whenever i try to enter my ROM VERSION Number which is this 1.66.405.2 (76641) WWE
Htc System's says this upgrade is not available for this MAKE. any one can help me.
and MY MAJOR PROBLEM is ....MY HAND SET reception problem. in 1 MIN my dozen of Times my HAND set disconnect from O2 Network. please if there is any solution so please find out for me thanks.
If you want so bad to try other radios in order to see if you can get better reception, you will need to install HSPL and flash several radio roms to see which one gets you the best results.
All the info you can find in the sticky threads in the HD2 > Rom Development forums section
terchoo said:
HI EVERY ONE!
i have HTC HD2 TAIWAN MAKE My Serieal Number is >> HT03ANW01078 recently HTC Launch UPgrade for HTC HD2 O2 Network but unfortunatly that upgration is for NON TAIWAN HAND SETS. whenever i try to enter my ROM VERSION Number which is this 1.66.405.2 (76641) WWE
Htc System's says this upgrade is not available for this MAKE. any one can help me.
and MY MAJOR PROBLEM is ....MY HAND SET reception problem. in 1 MIN my dozen of Times my HAND set disconnect from O2 Network. please if there is any solution so please find out for me thanks.
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If the update is for rom version 1.72.xxxx WWE i wouldn't bother. It's the same as 1.66 except it's sim locked and branded. Your better off staying with what you have or if you are desperate to do an update have a look at the custom roms in the rom dev board.
ephestione said:
If you want so bad to try other radios in order to see if you can get better reception, you will need to install HSPL and flash several radio roms to see which one gets you the best results.
All the info you can find in the sticky threads in the HD2 > Rom Development forums section
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Agreed but i'm on O2 right on the edge of the HSDPA area on my local mast and radio 2.11.50.20 gives me perfect HSDPA signal, brilliant call quality and reasonable battery life (2 days max without a charge on a mixed usage cycle)
I have tried the new 2.12.50.2_2 but that caused my phone to stop sending and receiving text messages properly and also caused some major issues with the rom i use (see my sig) but the signal was better allowing me to get 3G signal in the none 3G capable area a short distance down the road
M3PH said:
If the update is for rom version 1.72.xxxx WWE i wouldn't bother. It's the same as 1.66 except it's sim locked and branded. Your better off staying with what you have or if you are desperate to do an update have a look at the custom roms in the rom dev board.
Agreed but i'm on O2 right on the edge of the HSDPA area on my local mast and radio 2.11.50.20 gives me perfect HSDPA signal, brilliant call quality and reasonable battery life (2 days max without a charge on a mixed usage cycle)
I have tried the new 2.12.50.2_2 but that caused my phone to stop sending and receiving text messages properly and also caused some major issues with the rom i use (see my sig) but the signal was better allowing me to get 3G signal in the none 3G capable area a short distance down the road
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i think its for USA T-MOBILE HTC HD2
i am from UK and i have O2 HTC HD2. is this Radio software is compatible with that?
M3PH said:
If the update is for rom version 1.72.xxxx WWE i wouldn't bother. It's the same as 1.66 except it's sim locked and branded. Your better off staying with what you have or if you are desperate to do an update have a look at the custom roms in the rom dev board.
Agreed but i'm on O2 right on the edge of the HSDPA area on my local mast and radio 2.11.50.20 gives me perfect HSDPA signal, brilliant call quality and reasonable battery life (2 days max without a charge on a mixed usage cycle)
I have tried the new 2.12.50.2_2 but that caused my phone to stop sending and receiving text messages properly and also caused some major issues with the rom i use (see my sig) but the signal was better allowing me to get 3G signal in the none 3G capable area a short distance down the road
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HI M3PH
i try to install new RADIO update which you gave me in your last message.
but before install i have to instal HSPL which is very risky and i do not know how to install and how to do.........can you tell me easy way OR any other WAY OR simply tell me the procedur. Thanks for your reply