Radio - XDA-developer encyclopedia

I was browsing this forum for the definition of "Radio" when referring to cell phones. Didn't find it, so I thought I'd post a topic.
TIA.

mskip said:
4. What is a Radio?
The Radio is the Firmware that works between the Operating System and the Cellular Hardware. It handles the Sound, Camera, GPS, Phone Calls, etc. The Radio must be compatable with the ROM's Operating System or you may experience problems with your sound and camera.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
____________________________________________

Also under settings / software u can check your baseband version that'll tell u what radio u have
Sent from my HERO200 usingsh XDA App

Related

What is the Radio for the X1 ?

In few threads i can read about X1 radio what is is ?? i know that the x1 have a rds radion in built but what is the download ?? PLS HELP ME i am a NOOOOOB at windows mobile.
thanks for all the people that can help me !!!
i mean this "IV - TRANSMITTER RADIOS" for the x1.
and sry for my english its only that what ive learnt in the school....
If you are talking about the Radio Panel to listen to FM radio stations then that should come pre-installed on your X1 and is usually located on the 6th panel. If it is not there then you can go to the panel manager settings and make it visible through there.
However, if you are talking about the GSM Radio version of the X1 then that is built-in within the ROM when the device is flashed and something that should not be played with unless you know what you are doing.
I hope this helps!
thx for the answer but in few threads you can download an
IV - TRANSMITTER RADIOS
XPERIA X1 RADIOS
- Radio 0.93.25.02 - prototype
- Radio 1.06.25.29
- Radio 1.10.25.18
OTHER RADIOS Hex-edited, adapted and tested on a security-unlocked Xperia
- FUZE Radio 1.02.25.27
- DIAMOND Radio 1.09.25.23
- BLACKSTONE Radio 1.08.25.23
- BLACKSTONE Radio 1.10.25.25
- RAPHAEL Radio 1.01.25.16
- RAPHAEL Radio 1.02.25.32
- RAPHAEL Radio 1.08.25.20M1
- RAPHAEL Radio 1.02.25.28
NEW - RAPHAEL Radio 1.11.25.01 - Tested: It may not update the "Radio Version" on a security-locked Xperia but flashes OK
whats that ? only a firmware update of the in built radio ?? the overline says transmitter radios whats that
did you mean its good to download ?
thx
Hi SaAlWe, these "radios" are the software which controls how your device talks to the cellular network for voice and data. I also believe it controls wi-fi as well.
The original Xperia X1 radios are designed specifically for the X1, the others are taken from similar devices which are made by HTC who also made the X1 for SE.
Flashing a new radio will only change the radio, and "usually" doesn't affect anything else, although as always, YOU take the risk!
I haven't yet changed the radio on my X1 as it works fine, but I have changed it on other HTC devices with some good results of improved signal and less battery usage.
Hope this helps.
remember to backup anything first before flash radio rom, it will deletes all things on phone... i know because i did it just now no one telling me doing radio rom will hard reset phone at the same time...
How strange, I've flashed the radio rom plenty of times on other HTC devices and it didn't alter anything, forget causing a hard reset!
Thanks for the heads-up foxcheng, it takes me ages to rebuild all my apps and settings after a hard reset, so I won't change my radio now.
BadTasteUK said:
How strange, I've flashed the radio rom plenty of times on other HTC devices and it didn't alter anything, forget causing a hard reset!
Thanks for the heads-up foxcheng, it takes me ages to rebuild all my apps and settings after a hard reset, so I won't change my radio now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Absolutely positively 100% NO: UPGRADING YOUR RADIO ROM WILL NOT DELETE ANYTHING BUT THE PREVIOUS RADIO FIRMWARE
I've flashed TONS OF RADIOS (testing, editing, comparing...) and NEVER lost a single bit of my data
Please check the RADIO'S THREAD if you want to learn more about this topic
Thanks gtrab, I've never had a problem with my other HTC devices, so was thinking of trying a new radio at some point, until I read foxcheng's post which scared me off.
However, if you've done it lots of times on the X1, I'll give it a go.
BadTasteUK said:
Thanks gtrab, I've never had a problem with my other HTC devices, so was thinking of trying a new radio at some point, until I read foxcheng's post which scared me off.
However, if you've done it lots of times on the X1, I'll give it a go.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Go ahead, and PM me should you require any help
t-mobile USA 3G
BadTasteUK said:
Hi SaAlWe, these "radios" are the software which controls how your device talks to the cellular network for voice and data. I also believe it controls wi-fi as well.
The original Xperia X1 radios are designed specifically for the X1, the others are taken from similar devices which are made by HTC who also made the X1 for SE.
Flashing a new radio will only change the radio, and "usually" doesn't affect anything else, although as always, YOU take the risk!
I haven't yet changed the radio on my X1 as it works fine, but I have changed it on other HTC devices with some good results of improved signal and less battery usage.
Hope this helps.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
does this mean that *IF* we can take the rom and radiofrom the "touchpro2" from T-mobile, we can POSSIBLY recieve 1700/2100 3G band for the X1a?

Hero Radio Rom Poll

Guys,
we need to have some sort of a poll for the best radio out there so that everyone can benefit from it.
essamrafie said:
Guys,
we need to have some sort of a poll for the best radio out there so that everyone can benefit from it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
just use the newest..
and the result of this will not be plain the "best" radio. also you don't know about different networks in different countries etc... i second my precessor, just use the newest as long as it doesn't make trouble.
I use the newest one, until i find a problem.
you won't find a problem with newer ones, since all radios as of yet are abysimal at best with 3G
Bluetooth now works well on 63.18.55.06IU_6.35.08.22
I am in the UK and did the update from HTC to fix the Sense speed etc.
Once I did this my Bluetooth stack was shot. Dropped all the time and would hang connecting to A2DP unless I did a reboot etc.
Not sure what the radio number was in that build.
I just got fed up and rooted my phone and flashed 63.18.55.06IU_6.35.08.22.
Wow, now Bluetooth is working like a charm (only been 1 day but a world of difference).
3G and 2G seem the same as before for connection and signal etc.
Just thought I would let you all know my findings.
Regards
Russ
Latest radio update made me gain 2 bars in my house.
which one above is the newest radio?
Thanks
alpha/
alpha124 said:
which one above is the newest radio?
Thanks
alpha/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hi alpha, the newest one is: 63.18.55.06IU_6.35.08.22
A link to all radios can be found in the sticky section of dev

Old Radio (3.22) vs New Radio (6.35)

Does anyone know what advantages (if any) the new radio has over the old radio? An official/leaked/speculative changelog from HTC or some other expert? Anything?
For example, are there some known issues with the old radio that the new radio fixes? What are they? Does the new radio improve the performance if the device in some way (battery usage, CPU/memory usage, etc)? Is it simply the end-of-life for the original Sapphire radio and they want us to be using the Hero one from a future support perspective?
The basic question I am asking is: why is there a new radio version and what makes it so special?
I've done some reading today and I realise that certain custom ROMs require the radio to either be old or new, so obviously you have to have a radio that matches what your ROM is expecting. I'm not asking about that.
I have the same question. Im not sure if downgrading my radio will cause me to lose some reception or anything.
The new radio/spl combo mostly change how the phone's internal storage is allocated to different partitions - system vs. userdata vs. cache. Without it it's hard to fit the system files of a sense rom on the system partition.
I do seem to get better gsm/3g reception on the new radio though, too - but YMMV.
Do you think it is worth it to downgrade? The only reason I am thinking to downgrade is because it looks like there are better roms for the old radio, specifically the CM5 ports, like the one by alan.
Any more input?
i downgraded to run cm5.07-stable (not alan's "version" though, i just installed cm+gapps+bcrook+o/c710). my gf's phone is still running new radio so i put the NR version of 5.07-stable on it and tbh i can't tell the difference without really poking around in there.
also, i notice that now i'm running old radio again i seem to have more issues with the phone not picking up 3g in areas i know there's 3g until i cycle aeroplane mode. i assume this is radio related and that it's a real phenomenon and that i'm not just imagining it...
but yeah, i think if you're already on NR and aren't sure, i'd try the NR CM5.07 version which i'm sure will soon be replaced by 5.08-t1 at some point. that said, using the radio changer tool is so freaking easy that it makes bricking virtually impossible so i guess you can't lose either way...
drbobb said:
The new radio/spl combo mostly change how the phone's internal storage is allocated to different partitions - system vs. userdata vs. cache. Without it it's hard to fit the system files of a sense rom on the system partition.
I do seem to get better gsm/3g reception on the new radio though, too - but YMMV.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
okay i have some issue here. after upgrade rom it seem i cant send mms.
is it because of the radio version?
As what i know radio can be specified whether to use GSM or CDMA reception.
not all country use GSM or CDMA as their default reception.
so is that because i use wrong radio version?
how can i know or found the right radio version, for example for GSM?
anyone here have clue...?
The radio version doesn't affect the phone's ability to send MMS. The Magic only works on GSM/UMTS - flashing a CDMA radio would probably brick your phone.
You probably messed up your settings. Call your provider.
i've been trying to find this answer - but does old radio with Froyo have a working camera? I know new radio doesn't. When I look at Froyo roms with 3.22 radio they don't mention if camera works or not.
Does anyone know? Thanks.
stolenphot0 said:
i've been trying to find this answer - but does old radio with Froyo have a working camera? I know new radio doesn't. When I look at Froyo roms with 3.22 radio they don't mention if camera works or not.
Does anyone know? Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes they do, the froyo roms for the 3.22 radio do, but it's really not because of the radio, its the kernel that their using for that radio for froyo. The kernel has some good advantages if im correct but it also has its cons.. Correct me if im wrong.
TheForgotten said:
Yes they do, the froyo roms for the 3.22 radio do, but it's really not because of the radio, its the kernel that their using for that radio for froyo. The kernel has some good advantages if im correct but it also has its cons.. Correct me if im wrong.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks! looks like I'm going to downgrade tonight
keinengel said:
The radio version doesn't affect the phone's ability to send MMS. The Magic only works on GSM/UMTS - flashing a CDMA radio would probably brick your phone.
You probably messed up your settings. Call your provider.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks kein for your answer.
but then when i try dialing *#*#4636#*#* and find phone info, and go to the "set preffered network type" it is always pick "WCDMA preffered" as default. i know that magic only use GSM, then i choose GSM only, but when i try to set up 3G on my APN list, the phone goes back to WCDMA as default.
so my guess is if i want to use 2G network, then choose GSM.
otherwise, WCDMA as default for 3G.
but im not sure by sending/receiving MMS use which network (GSM/WCDMA).
any clue?
It should be WCDMA (same thing as 3G or UMTS) if you provider has 3G. It doesn't matter if you use GSM or 3G when you're sending an MMS, as long as you the right APN settings.

Android Development

Just for everyones info, there is a nice Android subforum inthe HD2 section.
I have been using this Android build (1.5b, too many issues with 1.6b):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=736545
Here is a link to the "Android development site" (HD2):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=735
And here is a link to the "Android development general question" site (HD2):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=743
Hope this all helps a bit, or make it easier to find.
Thank you!
how it works on hd 2 ? i allways wanted to try it .... which.version is best?
Hi, im new to this android flashing thing but i just wanted to know, do ALL the android builds listed work with TMobile HD2?
Thanks.
Lahnas said:
Hi, im new to this android flashing thing but i just wanted to know, do ALL the android builds listed work with TMobile HD2?
Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same here, how will it work with my Tmobile hd2?
djtrace said:
Same here, how will it work with my Tmobile hd2?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good morning guys, I'm a newbie with using Android Roms, but I've been really impressed with running Android the setup in my signature. That being said, in my area, when my T-Mobile data connection is disabled, the device freezes and the battery must be pulled. If I disable cell data, and only use wireless, then the phone works really well. The really nice thing about using the Android Roms so far is that they are stored on a storage card, so you can easily get back to Windows mobile if you want to. Good luck!
wlhaman said:
Good morning guys, I'm a newbie with using Android Roms, but I've been really impressed with running Android the setup in my signature. That being said, in my area, when my T-Mobile data connection is disabled, the device freezes and the battery must be pulled. If I disable cell data, and only use wireless, then the phone works really well. The really nice thing about using the Android Roms so far is that they are stored on a storage card, so you can easily get back to Windows mobile if you want to. Good luck!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok, so they do work with tmobile then? Is that what you're trying to say?
Ok, I wasn't clear with my previous post. If I have T-Mobile data enabled and wireless enabled as well, when I lose my work or home wireless connection, and the phone tries to reconnect to t-mobile data, the phone freezes hard. So, I have t-mobile data disabled, and I've been using wireless exclusively. I hope to work through resolving the issue in the coming week.
sent by HTC HD2
Nexus One
I'm running the lastest Nexus one android using Cookies Energy Rom for the windows side. also updated the radio to the 2.12 all is good so far no robot voice no freezes. the best one yet
All the android roms are safe to use as far as I know, they all reside on the sd card and are not flashed to the phone. f there is a problem with one (lock ups etc) the battery then can be removed, reinserted, and the phone repoted into windws. Radio 2.12.50.02_2 is recomended, which can be downloaded in the radio section (first post). (T-Mobie USA HD2 ROM Development).
I been using one for 4 days now and like it!! info in sig
hellllppppppp
I have the core cell rom on my hd2 and installed the desire version of android, everything seems to work fine but i cannot hear any phone calls and callers cannot hear me, any fix for this?
Hi , can you please point me to the radio and nexsus one build links. I'm a newbie so I can't figure out which rom to use,.
I feel a little better after seeing that nexsus one build is running without any problem.
Please post the links.
[Build]Android 2.2 Build FRG33 [ mccm v1.5]and new build[mccm SE 1.0](16.9.2010)
praneeth236 said:
Hi , can you please point me to the radio and nexsus one build links. I'm a newbie so I can't figure out which rom to use,.
I feel a little better after seeing that nexsus one build is running without any problem.
Please post the links.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I ran across this. May be what you are looking for:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773790
Thanks for the reply. Now I was trying to flash it..............
hi , thank you guyz, you are helping newbies like me alot.
Thanks .
Is there any android that runs with spl 2.08 and radio 2.10.....
which doesn't give me a robotic voice while calling.
I tried 3-4 builds but was not able to figure out the problem. Is it the hardware software conflict or something else. I want to use android on my hd2 desperately.
Please help me guyzzzz...............
Thank you
praneeth236 said:
Is there any android that runs with spl 2.08 and radio 2.10.....
which doesn't give me a robotic voice while calling.
I tried 3-4 builds but was not able to figure out the problem. Is it the hardware software conflict or something else. I want to use android on my hd2 desperately.
Please help me guyzzzz...............
Thank you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am not an android expert, but from what i undrstand the correct radio to se for android is 2.12.50.... Look uder the radio thread to download it.
My favorite android builds so far are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=736545
I like htc sense.
There also seems to be an issue with the newest roms (build 3.14) and the issue that the voice in the calls sound robotic.
I am sure it all will get resolved soon.
I have 3.14 radio installed and have no issues with robotic voice as long as I run clrcad or whatever it is just waiting on nand. There are great Rome out there just have to test the waters for yourself. All suk battery life compared to WM
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
Hello everyone, I hope I'm posting this in the right location so here goes. I came across a VERY good android Rom. Just follow the instructions from the site and you'll be one happy camper.
http://www.jayceooi.com/2010/10/14/download-mdeejay-froyo-sense-2-2-1-frg83-android-rom-for-htc-hd2/
Enjoy.. this one FINALLY works

[Q] FM radio on Zipsnet Creamed Glacier

Hi, I've reading and trying a lot to get a FM radio app to work on my mt4g with the zipsnet ICS rom, but now I'm totally lost, don't know anywhere else to search... Does anyone know how to get a FM radio for this rom?
Edit: I've tried to get it from the CM7 Rom and from HERE, both from the sdcard and from system/app folder, but none of them worked (the one from CM7 had a FC, the other one didn't even installed...)
There is a radio called sprint texas instrument radio in android hack dev thread in apps,but be careful reports of app messing up phone speaker dont know if dev addressed problem yet,and its stand alone so it doesnt use your data!!!
sent from the home of the "WIRE"
jwhood said:
There is a radio called sprint texas instrument radio in android hack dev thread in apps,but be careful reports of app messing up phone speaker dont know if dev addressed problem yet,and its stand alone so it doesnt use your data!!!
sent from the home of the "WIRE"
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Mmm... if you mean Spirit FM, it doesn't work, gives me some weird error message, if you don't mean that, can you please give the link? I couldn't find that app :$

Categories

Resources