Good day!
I have been using roms from xda for 2 phones now, and love them. My only issue has been reception. Is there a simple way to extract my original radio and put it into a new rom? That would solve all of my issues.
Thanks in advance.
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wpghtc said:
Good day!
I have been using roms from xda for 2 phones now, and love them. My only issue has been reception. Is there a simple way to extract my original radio and put it into a new rom? That would solve all of my issues.
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What radio are you referring to? If you search for the band number on the forums, you might find a flashable zip that you can flash from recovery. Also, refer to the hero wiki: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Hero_CDMA.png, you might find info there.
My Canadian carrier must use a different radio than the ones included with the new Roms. I am hoping to extract that and put it into my aosp rom.
My reception is terrible with the new rom.
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Ummm flashing a new rom does not change the radio.
wpghtc said:
My Canadian carrier must use a different radio than the ones included with the new Roms. I am hoping to extract that and put it into my aosp rom.
My reception is terrible with the new rom.
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wpghtc said:
My Canadian carrier must use a different radio than the ones included with the new Roms. I am hoping to extract that and put it into my aosp rom.
My reception is terrible with the new rom.
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Like FDXRider said flashing a Rom doesn't change the Radio. Just the Kernel!
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Thanks a lot guys. I guess I noticed my signal strength was lower after I flashed to the new rom. Is there anything in the new rom that could cause my signal strength to the lower than before?
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Its all in how the xml's are coded for the signal bars. You would be better off checking signal strength in settings>about phone
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just flash royal ginger 2.0, great rom, although i'm having an issue where my signal flips constantly between 3G and 4G, i actually was running with cygenmod 7 for a few days and was having the same issue so i thought iw ould try a different rom, and same issue. I've flashed all three different radios and have same luck. if i revert back to the stock rom, i have a solid 4G all the time. any suggestions?
duhaas said:
just flash royal ginger 2.0, great rom, although i'm having an issue where my signal flips constantly between 3G and 4G, i actually was running with cygenmod 7 for a few days and was having the same issue so i thought iw ould try a different rom, and same issue. I've flashed all three different radios and have same luck. if i revert back to the stock rom, i have a solid 4G all the time. any suggestions?
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When using CM or any derivitives of (maybe even AOSP) you will be connected to 3G most of the time until you download or need to use 4G then it will automaticlly switch.
With the stock rom it does not differentiate (visually) between 3G and 4G so even though you think you are on 4G all the time you might not actually be.
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When using CM or any derivitives of (maybe even AOSP) you will be connected to 3G most of the time until you download or need to use 4G then it will automaticlly switch.
With the stock rom it does not differentiate (visually) between 3G and 4G so even though you think you are on 4G all the time you might not actually be.
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thanks must for the info, the only issue I have with it in the end, is a few times, the 3G/4G indicator will turn grey/white and will have no data, or it will just randomly timeout when on a certain page or in the andorid market thoughts on that? drives me nuts
duhaas said:
thanks must for the info, the only issue I have with it in the end, is a few times, the 3G/4G indicator will turn grey/white and will have no data, or it will just randomly timeout when on a certain page or in the andorid market thoughts on that? drives me nuts
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I believe this is a known issue with CM but I cant say for sure because that isnt what I run. Sorry
Thanks much, right now I'm running royal ginger, what rom are you running? maybe i should try a diff rom
I run Royal Glacier
I will be releasing a CM rom built from source with most of the data connectivity issues resolved. Look for it in the next day or so.
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HydroROMs said:
I will be releasing a CM rom built from source with most of the data connectivity issues resolved. Look for it in the next day or so.
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excuse my ignorance, but whats CM rom?
HydroROMs said:
I will be releasing a CM rom built from source with most of the data connectivity issues resolved. Look for it in the next day or so.
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Is this why you have posted at least 15-20 times today in different threads with pretty much off topic useless comments? Trying to get your post count up since your account was created yesterday? I for one would never flash a Rom from some one that isnt or hasnt been a part of this community for some time. I also saw this post from you (only a hour ago) that makes me wonder....you are building Roms yet had to have help rooting a phone that is really very simple to root. This of coarse is just my two cents, and of coarse everyone is able to do what ever they want.
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My bud works at a tmobile store and he knows alot. He helped me root this thing.
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duhaas said:
excuse my ignorance, but whats CM rom?
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CM is CyanogenMod
HydroROMs said:
I will be releasing a CM rom built from source with most of the data connectivity issues resolved. Look for it in the next day or so.
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While you are new, I'll try that as soon as other people have given a thumbs up to it. but PLEASE try and make the gps consistent. That alone is why I'm sticking with the stock rom - any rom with good wireless data and fully functional GPS is a winner. ESPECIALLY if it's AOSP.
I saw this on a thread a while back... dial *#*#4636#*#* and then choose the first option (like phone info or something) then scroll down to where it says wcdma preferred and tap it and switch it to wcdma only and reboot and you'll be on 4g way more than before. I was having the same 3g 4g mess before I found info. Wish I could.thank the original post but I don't remember who it was. I also know that trick works on other android phones as well.
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Raycater3, thanks for the info it work for me .
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HydroROMs said:
I will be releasing a CM rom built from source with most of the data connectivity issues resolved. Look for it in the next day or so.
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guys...this is a known issue between Google's servers, T-Mobiles APNs, and Gingerbread (though I have read many reports of the same or similar from Froyo users on various devices)
there is no "fix" at the moment.
(long term across the board for everyone anyway)
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raycaster3 said:
I saw this on a thread a while back... dial *#*#4636#*#* and then choose the first option (like phone info or something) then scroll down to where it says wcdma preferred and tap it and switch it to wcdma only and reboot and you'll be on 4g way more than before. I was having the same 3g 4g mess before I found info. Wish I could.thank the original post but I don't remember who it was. I also know that trick works on other android phones as well.
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It also kills ur battery cause its constantly searching for 4g,best advice stick with minor issue & all will be fix when it can,like ckisgen sd its a known issue,im on royalginger 2.0 & only ran into this twice,so it can very well be the area u in,just a thought...
Mytouch 4g-White
Root Method-gfree
Permrooted s=off
CWR-3.0.2.4
Rom-Royalginger v2.0
Kernel-ckisgen-smartass-v1.1
Does any one having problem with their network droping? See strong signal for one second and nothing in another.
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Using Royalginger 2.3.4
I_variant said:
Does any one having problem with their network droping? See strong signal for one second and nothing in another.
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Using Royalginger 2.3.4
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Try reflashin,no issues here with this rom,its been 100% for me...
Mytouch 4g-White
Root Method-gfree
Permrooted s=off
CWR-3.0.2.4
Rom-Royalginger v2.0
Kernel-ckisgen-smartass-v1.1
I_variant said:
Does any one having problem with their network droping? See strong signal for one second and nothing in another.
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Using Royalginger 2.3.4
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all vanilla android (aosp) ROMs seem to have this reputation. the people who do see this usually don't have this happen all the time but seems to come in spurts and then be ok for a while.
but one thing that does NOT help the situation is jumping around flashing one new ROM / kernel / radio after another over and over in short periods of time. ..feel free to do this if you're really itching to but just don't clog up all the corresponding threads with questions or comments about your battery life, reception, data speeds, etc .... JUST EXPECT inconsistencies if you're currently indulging your flash crack addiction.
it comes with the territory.
and I'm not trying to say don't try other setups out. but if you are really on a 'quest' to find the configuration (ROM/kernel/radio/etc) that works best for YOU - do yourself a favor and give each setup 3 - 4 days AT LEAST .. ideally a week +
not only for the ROM to have a chance to settle in and show you some kind of consistency but to give your worn out phone and battery a rest!
your glacier will be a much happier little block of ice this way, believe me
happy flashing
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ckisgen said:
all vanilla android (aosp) ROMs seem to have this reputation. the people who do see this usually don't have this happen all the time but seems to come in spurts and then be ok for a while.
but one thing that does NOT help the situation is jumping around flashing one new ROM / kernel / radio after another over and over in short periods of time. ..feel free to do this if you're really itching to but just don't clog up all the corresponding threads with questions or comments about your battery life, reception, data speeds, etc .... JUST EXPECT inconsistencies if you're currently indulging your flash crack addiction.
it comes with the territory.
and I'm not trying to say don't try other setups out. but if you are really on a 'quest' to find the configuration (ROM/kernel/radio/etc) that works best for YOU - do yourself a favor and give each setup 3 - 4 days AT LEAST .. ideally a week +
not only for the ROM to have a chance to settle in and show you some kind of consistency but to give your worn out phone and battery a rest!
your glacier will be a much happier little block of ice this way, believe me
happy flashing
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This is the first Rom I flashed and loving it . I just went to find out if other people are javing the problem as it do. Also thank you for your quick reply. I've only been in tbis forum for a few days but learn alot from great peaple like.
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raycaster3 said:
I saw this on a thread a while back... dial *#*#4636#*#* and then choose the first option (like phone info or something) then scroll down to where it says wcdma preferred and tap it and switch it to wcdma only and reboot and you'll be on 4g way more than before. I was having the same 3g 4g mess before I found info. Wish I could.thank the original post but I don't remember who it was. I also know that trick works on other android phones as well.
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did this work..
mightymike889 said:
did this work..
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Yes it work for me , but like cmdmilitia13 says the 4G would be on all the time and your battery don'last as long. you can try it out , if you don't like it you can always change the setting back.
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Im using. 02 in some combo pack i found a while back wonderin if something better is out yet.. bad recption
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jrsm85 said:
Im using. 02 in some combo pack i found a while back wonderin if something better is out yet.. bad recption
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See my signature.
Also, radio updates aren't likely to vastly improve anything.
Try updating your PRL and Data profile.
Is this a new issue?
Seems when i flashed latest rom it dropped a bit i updated all that already thought most of that was for 3g though
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jrsm85 said:
Seems when i flashed latest rom it dropped a bit i updated all that already thought most of that was for 3g though
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No the PRL has to do with what towers you roam on.
Go the the EVO wiki within XDA, there is a table listing links to all stock ROMS, and below that there are links for the stock radios. The top link sends you to a thread where the latest greatest radios can always be found.
Hello everyone, I bought an Atrix to upgrade my Defy, I'm very satisfied with the phone except for one thing, the signal power of my Defy is way higher than my Atrix. I work underground and with the same carrier my Defy works excelent, while my Atrix keeps getting out of signal ;(
Is there a way to increase the power for the radio in order to get a better reception?
Try flash to the latest radio if you havent done so
shady_lanem said:
Try flash to the latest radio if you havent done so
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Where do I find the files? Also, is there some sort of tweak to increase the radio power?
Are you on AT&T? If so try flash this through cwm
http://www.multiupload.com/N25DIPNAU6
Where's can I find the Bell radio files?...
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shady_lanem said:
Are you on AT&T? If so try flash this through cwm
http://www.multiupload.com/N25DIPNAU6
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What version is this? Im currently on N_01.77.30P
And no, I'm not on AT&T, im in Brazil (Oi).. 2.1ghz 3g frequency!
ccrows said:
Where's can I find the Bell radio files?...
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Anyone?...
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with the recent radio swap from different samsung phones, i was wondering if anyone tried the captivate radio on the vibrant. please post if you have with your impression, what works/doesnt work. thanks
clarification: i was wondering if anyone tried ATT captivate's radio on a TMOBILE vibrant phone. If you have, can you comment on the speed or problems you have.
Won't work
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Kennii said:
Won't work
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Captivate radio worked properly for me. Use the JJ sequence.
Radio-CM7-ICS-Captivate-JJ4-Signed
Sometimes yes sometimes no. Because of different bands and hardware sometimes it can brick your phone.
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austin_dreq said:
Captivate radio worked properly for me. Use the JJ sequence.
Radio-CM7-ICS-Captivate-JJ4-Signed
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JJ sequence or any of the i847 modems didnt work for me. Only some of the I9000 modems work but not much better than the vibrant.