what is radio - myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

when people say radio loads before HBOOT. in the context, what does it mean. what is radio, it's not a partition, what is it? thanks.

The Radio is the firmware that allows your phone to receive it's connection to your provider's network.

Iriscience said:
The Radio is the firmware that allows your phone to receive it's connection to your provider's network.
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thanks. why do we update radio firmware? better performance for voice/data?

Yep... That's generally the reason. I don't think we've had any radio updates though.

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How do the OTA work

I am curious to know how technically the OTA work. Is the notification/file sent through the Carrier cell phone connection, data connection, wifi ?!?!?!?!
And speeking of OTA, i've not yet received my update notification.
Pakal
pakalrtb said:
I am curious to know how technically the OTA work. Is the notification/file sent through the Carrier cell phone connection, data connection, wifi ?!?!?!?!
And speeking of OTA, i've not yet received my update notification.
Pakal
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Not sure if i am right but by the looks of your sig your N1 is unlocked/rooted. I do not believe you will get the OTA at all without updating it yourself. Think it has to do with you having a custom rom. Don't quote me on it but thats what i think. you can always just update to it yourself as well. Search the forum. There are alot of posts on how to do it and where to download the file. Remember i am only going off what info i see from your sig.
To also answer your question of how the OTA is given to you. You will get a notification of it and the option to download and install the file or wait and do it later. It is all done over a data connection.
Prod1702 said:
To also answer your question of how the OTA is given to you. You will get a notification of it and the option to download and install the file or wait and do it later. It is all done over a data connection.
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Just one correction... the OTA update downloads automatically, and I'm guessing it's temporarily stored on an internal partition on the phone. When you see the notification, it's already downloaded and when you choose to install, the phone immediately reboots and installs the update.
OK, thanks for the info.
Yes I am already rooted and with a custom ROM so I really do not care about the update. I was just curious to see how the process works. You're saying that the OTA predownloads the file to your phone , but how, over the Cell phone carrier data channel ?!?!? And what if I do NOT have a data subscription ?
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pakalrtb said:
OK, thanks for the info.
Yes I am already rooted and with a custom ROM so I really do not care about the update. I was just curious to see how the process works. You're saying that the OTA predownloads the file to your phone , but how, over the Cell phone carrier data channel ?!?!? And what if I do NOT have a data subscription ?
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If you haven't disabled your data connection, then you'll probably be charged by your carrier.
uansari1 said:
If you haven't disabled your data connection, then you'll probably be charged by your carrier.
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Ouch, that will cost as much as the new unsubsidized phone !!!!!
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pakalrtb said:
Ouch, that will cost as much as the new unsubsidized phone !!!!!
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These are smartphones man... not having a data subscription is like driving a Porsche on a racetrack with winter tires.
uansari1 said:
These are smartphones man... not having a data subscription is like driving a Porsche on a racetrack with winter tires.
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You have a point !!! I surely have a data plan, although on edge (only att 3g frequency here ) . All I need know is my cyanogen OTI (over the internet) new ROM. ......
if you're rooted, you will get the notifcation, but it'll fail on the update.
There's already versions of the update for rooted phones on here, and probably custom roms including it anyway.
kam187 said:
There's already versions of the update for rooted phones on here, and probably custom roms including it anyway.
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I am all set. I do not think U noticed my signature. I already have the latest CM add on, with the MT functions. I am now waiting for Cyanogen's new ROM based on the ERE27 firmare version.
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Latest Radio Update?

Where can I find the latest radio update? I tried clicking the links in the th3fallen's thread on rooting the Nexus One, but they just take me directly to www.modaco.com. Help is appreciated, thanks!
Part Four said:
Where can I find the latest radio update? I tried clicking the links in the th3fallen's thread on rooting the Nexus One, but they just take me directly to www.modaco.com. Help is appreciated, thanks!
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use the search feature, thats what its there for
hint... search football and ere36b
Part Four said:
Where can I find the latest radio update? I tried clicking the links in the th3fallen's thread on rooting the Nexus One, but they just take me directly to www.modaco.com. Help is appreciated, thanks!
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I'd stick with the OTA update and its radio update. There aren't any benefits with the unreleased radio update.
uansari1 said:
I'd stick with the OTA update and its radio update. There aren't any benefits with the unreleased radio update.
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What are the supposed benefits, im still on the OTA ERE27, i keep hearing lots of reports of reception problems with ERE36
liam.lah said:
What are the supposed benefits, im still on the OTA ERE27, i keep hearing lots of reports of reception problems with ERE36
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That's my point... there's a reason ERE36B hasn't been released OTA yet. Skip it.
I had ERE36B and I had issues. Wifi kept giving me a connection error if I left wifi range and returned. My 3G wasn't as stable. I went back to ERE27 and had no more issues.
My personal experience is that the reception problems are present in ERE27 and ERE36B. But, I just pull the *#*#4636#*#* menu and set it for 3G only. I have 3G everywhere I go, so it works for me. And, I do get faster data with ERE36B.
I got no connection problems at all ...
Have 4.03.00.21_2 (I think it´s not the newest radio though..)
Edit: jst updated to latest one, found at modaco site..
Another Thread?
Well, the newest radio is EPE54B or something like that..
but it's the same as ERE36B
Apparently the AT&T N1's come with the latest leaked radio...EPE54B.
so does that mean that my tmobile nexus one will be getting a radio update soon?
Master_sk3 said:
so does that mean that my tmobile nexus one will be getting a radio update soon?
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Well that's hard to say, but eventually we should for the tmob frequencies.

Radio baseband stuck and wont update! Please help =(

I bought a non-rooted Nexus One off of Craigslist and I updated to frg83d and the radio wont update!
It stayed the same old 5.12.00.08 radio version before and after the update! I dont want to update to gingerbread and have the radio not update again
I know the radio can improve the battery life and reception so what can I do to get the radio updated to the current version?
Also, does anyone know WHY the radio isnt updating? Its the easiest way to brick your N1 and I dont want to have to keep risking bricking my phone everytime a new OS comes out having to manually update the radio if I can avoid it.
Thank you anyone who can please help me pls pls
What radio are you trying to get to?
5.12 is the newest one.
pwig said:
What radio are you trying to get to?
5.12 is the newest one.
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Are you sure? Isnt the most current radio there 4.06.00.12.7?
here is a picture from an Xda thread showing 4.06.00.12.7 after updating to frg83d: i51.tinypic.com/14jrrpi.jpg
If 4.06.00.12.7 is the most current radio then my Nexus baseband radio isnt updating and I would need some help
n1needhelp said:
Are you sure? Isnt the most current radio there 4.06.00.12.7?
here is a picture from an Xda thread showing 4.06.00.12.7 after updating to frg83d: i51.tinypic.com/14jrrpi.jpg
If 4.06.00.12.7 is the most current radio then my Nexus baseband radio isnt updating and I would need some help
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You really need to learn numbers...
OK the 5.12.08 radios are from the Korean version of the N1. The 4.06 version is the stock radio from the N1s here in the U.S. Soooo what you saw in that picture was someone who got the update of FRG83D with the stock N1 radio from the US. I have the 4.06 radio. It only helps SOME people with better battery life. Your mileage may vary in other words. You HAVE the most updated version. FYI: " believe only half of what you see and none of what you hear"
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Babydoll25 said:
OK the 5.12 and 5.08 radios are from the Korean version of the N1. The 4.06 version is the stock radio from the N1s here in the U.S.
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So since I am in the united states I SHOULD have the 4.06.00.12.7 is what you are saying? Because I dont atm I have the Korean radio 5.12.00.08 unfortunately and when I update its not updating to the correct U.S. version
Babydoll25 said:
Soooo what you saw in that picture was someone who got the update of FRG83D with the stock N1 radio. You HAVE the most updated version.
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Yeah I also found an androidspin article here: androidspin.com/2010/09/24/googles-nexus-one-updated-to-android-2-2-1/
The article says I should have the 4.06.00.12.7 (the US version) but for some reason its the Korean version so how could I fix this?
thanks for the responses so far you guys I just gotta get this fixed to the right U.S. radio version.
n1needhelp said:
So since I am in the united states I SHOULD have the 4.06.00.12.7 is what you are saying? Because I dont atm I have the Korean radio 5.12.00.08 unfortunately and when I update its not updating to the correct U.S. version
Yeah I also found an androidspin article here: androidspin.com/2010/09/24/googles-nexus-one-updated-to-android-2-2-1/
The article says I should have the 4.06.00.12.7 (the US version) but for some reason its the Korean version so how could I fix this?
thanks for the responses so far you guys I just gotta get this fixed to the right U.S. radio version.
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For god's sake, stop trying to find something wrong with your Nexus.
The korean radio is fine and IS the newest and DOES run better. Keep it and be happy, there is NO point in going back to 4.06.
gravufo said:
For god's sake, stop trying to find something wrong with your Nexus.
The korean radio is fine and IS the newest and DOES run better. Keep it and be happy, there is NO point in going back to 4.06.
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exactly, well said
Keep in mind that when you flash a ROM it typically does not include a radio. You have to flash the radio separately, preferably using fastboot.
Did you seriously think the 4.xx radio was newer then the 5.xx radio?
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Factory image 5.1.1 for TMobile (LYZ28E)

Google has published the image here https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
Download link:
https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/shamu-lyz28e-factory-b542b88a.tgz
Anyone tried this build on AT&T?
Flashed on Google play phone. I don't have LTE anymore on T-Mobile
helloworld1 said:
Flashed on Google play phone. I don't have LTE anymore on T-Mobile
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I had to go in and select the correct APN again. It filled up with other ones as well and nothing was selected.
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I had to go in and select the correct APN again. It filled up with other ones as well and nothing was selected.
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That fixed the issue. Thank you!
I take it I'll lose root if I update. If I do lose root how could I gain it back? I did a search and turned up with nothing of use.
OGMCVilleTC said:
I take it I'll lose root if I update. If I do lose root how could I gain it back? I did a search and turned up with nothing of use.
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Use CF-Auto-Root. It works for me:
https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
Mirrors please my download keeps failing
helloworld1 said:
Use CF-Auto-Root. It works for me:
https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
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Will it reset my device like it did the first time I rooted it?
OGMCVilleTC said:
Will it reset my device like it did the first time I rooted it?
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No, it won't wipe your device.
I flashed the latest build on my Verizon device no issues. There isn't any ROM specific things for the nexus 6,. even though google says its tmobile only on their website. I think thats because maybe itllbe the only wifi calling supported ROM they release for the nexus 6.
Im on 5.1, root and custom recovery how to flash it without losing anything? Root or data. Can I use flashfire, select flash ota zip??
jeffrey81 said:
Im on 5.1, root and custom recovery how to flash it without losing anything? Root or data. Can I use flashfire, select flash ota zip??
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In a DOS window with ADB and fastboot. Several tutorials are here on the board.
Btw. the radio is older than the Verizon build
tom1807 said:
In a DOS window with ADB and fastboot. Several tutorials are here on the board.
Btw. the radio is older than the Verizon build
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LYZ28E (T-Mobile image) radio is MDM9625_104649.09.05.14R
LMY47D (Verizon OTA) radio is MDM9625_104446.01.02.98R
And the previous builds have even lower build numbers. Pretty sure the T-Mobile image/OTA radio is newer. Not that that makes it necessarily better, to be sure.
So this isn't specific to Tmobile? - Been waiting for this for AGES!!
brizey said:
LYZ28E (T-Mobile image) radio is MDM9625_104649.09.05.14R
LMY47D (Verizon OTA) radio is MDM9625_104446.01.02.98R
And the previous builds have even lower build numbers. Pretty sure the T-Mobile image/OTA radio is newer. Not that that makes it necessarily better, to be sure.
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I can only judge by the filename
LYZ28E: radio-shamu-d4.01-9625-05.14+fsg-9625-02.93
LMY47I: radio-shamu-d4.0-9625-02.95
LMY47E: radio-shamu-d4.0-9625-02.98 (This was the Verizon Build)
LMY47D: radio-shamu-d4.0-9625-02.95
While the LMY47x Builds have a radio image of 83.4MB, the LYZ28E Radio is "only" 65.9MB
Not sure whether something missing or new compression algorithm
I'm just wondering where the open international images are at. Isn't very nexus for a us carrier to get them first.
imablackhat said:
I flashed the latest build on my Verizon device no issues. There isn't any ROM specific things for the nexus 6,. even though google says its tmobile only on their website. I think thats because maybe itllbe the only wifi calling supported ROM they release for the nexus 6.
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I was wondering the same thing since all Nexus are the same. I am guessing that WiFi calling only works for T-Mobile so any other prepaid carrier that tries to use WiFi calling won't work, and since Google doesn't want any confusion they release it for only Tmo
Since I've been using it I haven't even seen a WiFi calling option
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imablackhat said:
Since I've been using it I haven't even seen a WiFi calling option
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app
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I have my wifi calling settings as wifi preferred. You can change that by going to the more section under wireless & networks in your settings. Completely stock but rooted.View attachment 3334831

Cell sig problem

I have a 64gig 6P on T-Mobile. I don’t know when the issue started, I use the phone as part of the digits program, but the cell signal is constantly dropping. It rotates through LTE, 3G, H then drops and starts over again in a few min. My S7 sitting next to it stays on LTE with no issue.
I thought it was a digits program beta issue so swapped sim cards. Did not help
I was on the android beta program, so took the device off and did a full reset with no additional apps installed. Did not help.
I did a search on the forum and the only advise I can find is to flash an older radio, but I haven’t read anywhere that this helped.
Has anyone found a way to fix this?
Phone is currently stock, non rooted, on 7.1.1 with march update and warranty just expired...
Thanks
gbaz1 said:
I have a 64gig 6P on T-Mobile. I don’t know when the issue started, I use the phone as part of the digits program, but the cell signal is constantly dropping. It rotates through LTE, 3G, H then drops and starts over again in a few min. My S7 sitting next to it stays on LTE with no issue.
I thought it was a digits program beta issue so swapped sim cards. Did not help
I was on the android beta program, so took the device off and did a full reset with no additional apps installed. Did not help.
I did a search on the forum and the only advise I can find is to flash an older radio, but I haven’t read anywhere that this helped.
Has anyone found a way to fix this?
Phone is currently stock, non rooted, on 7.1.1 with march update and warranty just expired...
Thanks
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Have you tried a different radio?
sting5566 said:
Have you tried a different radio?
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No, I have not seen anyone say that it has actually solved the problem.
gbaz1 said:
No, I have not seen anyone say that it has actually solved the problem.
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What radio are you currently on?
sting5566 said:
What radio are you currently on?
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Whatever the stock one is for 7.1.1 on the march 5th security update.
gbaz1 said:
Whatever the stock one is for 7.1.1 on the march 5th security update.
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Well I'm using 3.79 on T-mobile and don't have any real signal issues, you could always try 3.78 to see if it helps.
sting5566 said:
Well I'm using 3.79 on T-mobile and don't have any real signal issues, you could always try 3.78 to see if it helps.
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Looks like I am on 3.78. Just checked. I wonder if that could be the problem, and if there's anyway to update to 3.79 without rooting and flashing?
gbaz1 said:
Looks like I am on 3.78. Just checked. I wonder if that could be the problem, and if there's anyway to update to 3.79 without rooting and flashing?
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You can use fastboot to flash the radio.
gbaz1 said:
Looks like I am on 3.78. Just checked. I wonder if that could be the problem, and if there's anyway to update to 3.79 without rooting and flashing?
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Baseband version 03.81 came with 7.1.2 and is available in the forums. 03.79 was intended for Verizon devices, but I used it on AT&T until 03.81 came out. Have you tried a different APN or modifying your APN. T-Mo has many. I would also try using a different carrier SIM, preferrably a non-MVNO. I've seen a lot of T-Mo users complaining on XDA of constant signal drops, cycling and having to reboot the phone to get it to reconnect to LTE. I hear you with the S7 comparison, but I'm still suggesting you try a different carrier SIM to rule out a hardware issue, which it could be.
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Baseband version 03.81 came with 7.1.2 and is available in the forums. 03.79 was intended for Verizon devices, but I used it on AT&T until 03.81 came out. Have you tried a different APN or modifying your APN. T-Mo has many. I would also try using a different carrier SIM, preferrably a non-MVNO. I've seen a lot of T-Mo users complaining on XDA of constant signal drops, cycling and having to reboot the phone to get it to reconnect to LTE. I hear you with the S7 comparison, but I'm still suggesting you try a different carrier SIM to rule out a hardware issue, which it could be.
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Where did you find 3.81 radio?
sting5566 said:
Where did you find 3.81 radio?
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Both a new radio and bootloader came with the new 7.1.2 image, but it is also available in General. There is a dedicated thread there. If you don't intend on updating to 7.1.2, I'd suggest you download both the baseband (03.81) and bootloader (03.67) and fastboot flash them. If you don't like it, you just flash back.
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Both a new radio and bootloader came with the new 7.1.2 image, but it is also available in General. There is a dedicated thread there. If you don't intend on updating to 7.1.2, I'd suggest you download both the baseband (03.81) and bootloader (03.67) and fastboot flash them. If you don't like it, you just flash back.
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Downloading now and I might ty out the radio, thanks.
I'm having the same problem on a different carrier. It just started recently. Flashing an older radio did not fix the problem for me.
I loaded 7.1.2 with the new 3.81 but it's doing the same thing.
sting5566 said:
Well I'm using 3.79 on T-mobile and don't have any real signal issues, you could always try 3.78 to see if it helps.
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Baseband version 03.81 came with 7.1.2 and is available in the forums. 03.79 was intended for Verizon devices, but I used it on AT&T until 03.81 came out. Have you tried a different APN or modifying your APN. T-Mo has many. I would also try using a different carrier SIM, preferrably a non-MVNO. I've seen a lot of T-Mo users complaining on XDA of constant signal drops, cycling and having to reboot the phone to get it to reconnect to LTE. I hear you with the S7 comparison, but I'm still suggesting you try a different carrier SIM to rule out a hardware issue, which it could be.
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I'll see if anyone with a different carrier will let me use their sim.
Question have you updated carrier services in the play store?
tnerb123 said:
Question have you updated carrier services in the play store?
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Yep, everything is updated. Taking off the beta program again to try. Turns out my warranty runs out in April. So going to try to have it fixed under warranty...
Huawei is going to repair or replace it under warranty. I'll post on if this fixed the issue in a week or two.
Guys I am having the same issue. My Nexus 6P went out of warranty this Feb. I flashed 3.72, 3.75 and 3.79 but the issue still persists. I am on AT&T. Has anyone had any success with the newest Radio?
pronoyc said:
Guys I am having the same issue. My Nexus 6P went out of warranty this Feb. I flashed 3.72, 3.75 and 3.79 but the issue still persists. I am on AT&T. Has anyone had any success with the newest Radio?
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No, but it only takes a minute to try it out. If it doesn't work for you, just flash back to the radio that matches your bootloader. Like many have said the answer is not going to be a different radio.

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