I'm on radio 1.47 with black satin on tmob UK.
My mobile phone is useless when i speak to people all i can hear is a lot of crackle interspersed with words! I think they can here me.
Where can i find a radio to downgrade to and which is best for tmob uk?
ta
bb
No joy...
I have tried Black Satin on my phone and had no reception problems.
I have just tried my current set up (see sig.) using my T-Mob sim...I did not have any problems with reception.
There is the 1.48 radio from the AT&T rom listed in WIKI perhaps that will help.
bingobob said:
I'm on radio 1.47 with black satin on tmob UK.
My mobile phone is useless when i speak to people all i can hear is a lot of crackle interspersed with words! I think they can here me.
Where can i find a radio to downgrade to and which is best for tmob uk?
ta
bb
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bb,
I am on T-Mobile UK with the radio version 1.47 and have no problems at all. I am not sure that there was any advantage with the move to this radio from 1.43 and I have seen others indicate that 1.43 was a radio optimised for the UK so it might be worth changing to that.
All the radios are on this site here: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_ExtractedRadioRoms. You will also find links to the posts related to them so it may be worth a read. However, given your problem (which seems strange from what I have read and seen myself) I'd recommend checking you have HardSPL first then giving 1.43 a go. The highest numbers are certainly not always the best for everyone.
Good luck
t-mobile UK radio Problem
Try using radio 1.48, Im on t-mobile UK and using Schaps lastest 3.57a ROM with radio 1.48 its brilliant, no problems what so ever.
bingobob said:
I'm on radio 1.47 with black satin on tmob UK.
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Radio 1.47+Black Satin+T-Mobile UK = perfect for me.
i tried radio 1.47 and hardly got any signal so now using 1.43 wich is very good, did try 1.48 before and seemed very good holds on to 3g more than 1.43 i think so i'm going to go back to 1.48 very soon.
DT39 said:
i tried radio 1.47 and hardly got any signal so now using 1.43 wich is very good, did try 1.48 before and seemed very good holds on to 3g more than 1.43 i think so i'm going to go back to 1.48 very soon.
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So many of use are in doubt about the best radio - now if only we had a tool that monitored actual radio performance over a day or week of normal activity that could provide some form of objective assessment of performance of one radio and circumstances against another.
I find that for every 10 people in favour of a particular radio there are likely to be 10 more that think it is poor. Clearly locality (country/band/Edge/GPRS and 3G/HSDPA are all factors but? Can anyone create a capability to record forum user input for any given radio that also took account of location and provider - then we might more clearly see trends.
It is all too easy to be tempted by the latest radio and sometimes our assessments might well be clouded by anticipation rather than reality. I find that the apparent performance of the T-Mobile network is variable for even a given static location - that makes it difficult to make a sound judgement.
Ho hum... Shall I go back to 1.43 or give 1.48 a try?
I tried using 1.4.7 with Black Majic but it just didn't work that well.. I could here the other person perfectly however they could not hear a word I said.. I've upgraded to 1.48 and Black Satin and the reception is perfect (best yet) on T-Mobile UK.. only problem now is the wifi.
I've got a wireless N network and the signal in the house is full strength when connected however I have to manually click connect everytime using the option in the network settings.. The network is only using Mac Filtering so not sure what the problem is. I''ve tried to indicate that it is a hidden network but without joy. Anybody have any ideas?
1.46 is good for me (batt life is good too)
1.47 had issues,
Would it be possible to give your locations were you are experiancing these radio issues or bad call qaulity iusses please
Maxim123
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Hi
Also T-Mobile UK - i have had problems with all custom roms - seems fine for a while then data dies requiring a reboot.
This changed with the new dopod release and 1.47.10 radio, then the latest sleuth 3.1 dev rom which is faultless for me.
I think the problem varies dependant on where in the uk you are, the sort of coverage you get - for the record im in Durham.
Steveapp
I'm in Cardiff, but I had issues in all South Wales with custom roms. The only one that worked fine with me is Orange 1.38.00.01 (I didn't even feel the need to try 1.48)
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Hi
Also T-Mobile UK - i have had problems with all custom roms - seems fine for a while then data dies requiring a reboot.
This changed with the new dopod release and 1.47.10 radio, then the latest sleuth 3.1 dev rom which is faultless for me.
I think the problem varies dependant on where in the uk you are, the sort of coverage you get - for the record im in Durham.
Steveapp
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agreed, but I'm still running an older radio and its working fine also. The Dopod rom is the nuts.
Neil.
Hi All
Im on Tmob UK and live in the Southampton area. I get a good signal in the area and frankly all the ater radios I have tried work ok. My particular problem is in builbding coverage in that I work in a large communications centre and inside the signal is poor to non existant. This is where I find the difference shows in the roms and the best for me is 1.27. It is one of the few roms that seems to reliably deal with a loss of signal and then reattaching the data connection after a period with no signal. It also seems to have the best poor signal acquisition.
Ive tried them all and have always gone back to 1.27, no others have been better and most have been worse.
Rob
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I recently got an imate PDA2k from my dad...and I absolutely love this thing! It came unlocked and after doing a lot of reading on here, I found out that the ROM was an older version......so I upgraded to the latest one available from clubimate's site.....v1.40 with the 1.12 radio ROM.
Although it seems to be working better today, initially I had a lot of problems with the phone side of the BA....not enough signal bars in places where I usually used to get decent strength....and in my old Nokia 6600, we could use the GPRS from Tmobile to surf on WAP sites. Sorry if this sounds dumb but can I not do that with the BA using the Tzones? or do I HAVE to have the internet plan to be able to even go to the WAP sites? The other problem is that my GPRS never connects...only very very infrequently, and even then,like mentioned earlier, I can't do any surfing.....
I also am desperately looking for any operator specific settings for Tmobile USA which might help the BA work more efficiently.
Lastly, will upgrading my Radio ROM to the 1.13 version help improve my signal strength/reception?
Appreciate any help/suggestions.
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Lastly, will upgrading my Radio ROM to the 1.13 version help improve my signal strength/reception?
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Not sure about the signal strength, but it improves the call quality
Hi, What is the best Radio ROM for my Vario II which curently has
Pro black 2.5
SPL 2.10 opli v7
Radio ROM 1.40
I use T-Mobile UK.
I don't think the signal quality is very good on 1.40 as I was on the phone and my wife said her voice was echoing...? I was using my bluetooth headset...but it never happened before the upgrade..? Before 1.40 I had 1.41 and I couldn't even connect to the network
Also, why does the start bar sometimes hide....? and how can I add a running programs shortcut on the bottom like I had on WM5..I can't seem to do it....?
Sorry for sounding like a newbie..I've looked in the WIKI but can't find it
I had some problems with 1.40, ranging from no radio at all to bricking the device.
What did you settle on in the end? I'm also on T-Mobile UK.
trapper said:
I had some problems with 1.40, ranging from no radio at all to bricking the device.
What did you settle on in the end? I'm also on T-Mobile UK.
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I'm still on the 1.40 and it works ok actually but I think it could be better.
I have had no problems so far with 1.40 radio and lvsw 23/4.
Hi,
I was using 1.40.30.00 and found it to be a great improvement over the other radio's
I mainly use my phone in West London and Central London.
I have now moved to 1.41.00.10 and will test it performance over the next few days.
Thanks
Msuk
Hi,
Radio 1.40.30.00 caused my battery to drain very fast. Since updating to version 1.41.00.10 I have had no problems.
I tried 1.41 but found it to be a bit less stable than 1.40 which I have gone back to. That seems to be about the best in my experience but they all have an issue with dropping calls/being unable to make receive calls if the phone is having problems switching back and forth between GSM/3G.
I found 1.40 my signal strength was very weak, compared to previous version i'd used, especially 1.38.
But i have just installed 1.41 and it seems better again, i'm going to stick with this for a while and see how i get on.
ps. i'm not sure the WM6 forum is the best place to be discussing radios
Thats wierd. I have the same setup as some of you guys and when I put 1.41 in my network didn't come at all. I don't really want to try it again. But i'm thinking if I should
I am using 1.38.30.1 - it feels much better than 1.40.. in terms of battery life and reception is stronger than my experience with all the other radios tried. Speed seems fine, HSDPA works fine. However I stay mostly on GSM to save battery due to poor reception at home and switch to 3G/ HSDPA only when really needed.
T-Mobile UK and 3G problems
Guys, please note that if you have problems with 3G coverage - for example missed calls or problems with making calls - it is probably network's fault, not necessarily Radio ROM. I was experiencing such problems while using original T-Mobile's WM5 ROM. People couldn't reach me while I've had full 3G coverage in Central London, and I also couldn't place any call at all. Switching manually to GSM-only mode solved all problems. I've complained to CS about that, they admitted to have some 3G issues, and gave £25 discount of my bill. Also, friend of mine having Nokia N70 also reported similar problems with 3G, he switched to GSM-only and is far more happy now.
Anyway, I was using 1.38 Radio for about 2 weeks with no problems whatsoever. Since yesterday I have 1.41 - so far, so good.
I agree. Switching manually to GSM used to solve the problem. In some areas it looked like GSM and 3G were changing every 2 seconds. But I do need 3G for fast browsing.
It may be network problems but you'd expect a radio to be able to switch seamlessly without impact the voice service though wouldn't you.
I have a very old radio installed in my Tytn and would like to upgrade it to a good version that works well both in UK and Germany on Vodafone.
I would be happy if anyone could suggest a version based on their experience in preferably both countries.
I'm using the latest DOPOD repackaged ROM from MrVanx.
Al
Bump the thread for you.
I'm with Vodafone NZ and I'm running radio version 1.47.00.10. At home and work I'm only getting two bars for the signal. Sometimes, I'm getting no service.
Does anyone know which radio version works best with Vodafone?
About the best thing you can do is to flash them and see which one works best for you.
I'm on UK Vodafone - using radio 1.47.00.10 for 3 days now - no problems noticed. I have not done any subjective tests to see whether reception is better or worse but it certainly hasn't screwed up big time!
Radio upgrade to 1.48?
I have installed 1.48 and it appears to fix the bug I had coming out of Flight mode, but then I realised 1.48 appears to be used mostly by USA users.
I wonder if I should go down to 1.47 for use in Europe to be safe?
Al
Alabama978 said:
I have a very old radio installed in my Tytn and would like to upgrade it to a good version that works well both in UK and Germany on Vodafone.
I would be happy if anyone could suggest a version based on their experience in preferably both countries.
I'm using the latest DOPOD repackaged ROM from MrVanx.
Al
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i tried 1.47.00.10 , 1.48.00.00 , 1.47.00.00 ,1.46.00.11
the best for me is 1.47.00.00
Alabama978 said:
I have installed 1.48 and it appears to fix the bug I had coming out of Flight mode, but then I realised 1.48 appears to be used mostly by USA users.
I wonder if I should go down to 1.47 for use in Europe to be safe?
Al
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I am in Germany and the 1.48 works great.
Thanks
I'll stay with 1.48 for now, it seems to work fine on normal calls and I don't use 3G or anything fancy.
Will be trying the new Sleuth or Black Satin soon though ;-)
I'm using 1.48 with T-Mobile Uk, it's fine . My 3G reception has greatly improved from 1.04 .
HERM_Radinly_1.47.30.10_CustomRUU extracted from dopod wm6 updated rom
HERM_Radinly_1.47.30.10_CustomRUU
RUU_Hermes_DOPODASIA_WWE_3.54.707.4_6275_1.47.30.10_108_Ship.exe
I will test this out and report back..
I can't believe this ... this "new" radio, posted on this board within MINUTES of me flashing back to 1.40.30.00. I had 1.40.30.00 on my machine for about 3 months, and never had a problem with it. 1.48 was not very good for me, lost connections, receiving device hang ups, etc. 1.50 was better than that, but not as good as 1.40 ... and I didn't bother to try 1.51 after all the issues I saw posted in these forums.
So today, about a month after going to 1.50, I decided to go back, and did that this morning.
And now, minutes after completing the flash, this. Very interesting. I'm going to be watching to see how well this radio rom is received.
Thanks, caxio!
-pvs
Every thing looks normal. Was using 1.51. Will report back.
How does this radio rom work out for the people who have tried it already?
Am I missing something? Isnt 1.47 before 1.50?
This Rom and radio have been out for a while now. I downloaded it on the 9th of Aug, I have not tried it out yet nor the radio, How is it? Any reports on the Radio for AT&T USA
after two days of test for me is better radio for italy TIM after HERM_Radinly_1.40.30.00_CustomRUU no call drops good 3g signal every place good hsdp connections no battery drain
Not good for the area West of Chicago. Where I used to get 2 3G bars, now I get 3-4 Edge bars. I much prefer having two 3g bars and simultaneous voice/data.
Btw, I'm on AT&T.
whats missing
Starfury said:
Am I missing something? Isnt 1.47 before 1.50?
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Star, if you look at the original post date of this thread you'd see its old info.
Here is a link to the latest radio versions and there download links...
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_ExtractedRadioRoms
I wonder why HERM_Radinly_1.47.30.10_CustomRUU is not listed with the rest of them in the Wiki
Testing in Bangkok,Thailand GSM network (TRUE). Received Signal Strength better than 1.51.00.10 aroud 10 dbm (same location same period of time). Data speed seem better than 1.51.00.10 (smooth to download page). Phone activate once caller call at 1st ring (wake up mode) on standby mode activate at 1st and half ring. It's same as 1.51.00.10. Battery drain at normal (lower at 6mA).
caxio said:
after two days of test for me is better radio for italy TIM after HERM_Radinly_1.40.30.00_CustomRUU no call drops good 3g signal every place good hsdp connections no battery drain
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During last 2 months I have tested with Italy wind Radio 1.41.00.10, 1.47.00.10 and 1.50.00.00 It seems that the better is 1.47.00.10 (better signal and low current).Do you think that Radio 1.47.30.10 is better than those 3 radio?
Can you recieve both data and voice together?
Do you have EDGE or 3G?
wiki updated
gsm reception same as 1.51 (it meens really good) data connection only test in edge area for the moment : seems good (1.51 was a bit slow to establish connection in 3G area)
Me also went to this one from 1.51 and I am very satisfied.It's very polite to battery (better than 1.51) and I noticed that sends my emails faster than before (the procedure of connection and transmition is shorter). The signal is very good and had none drop calls since now.
Operator: Wind
Country: Greece
caxio said:
after two days of test for me is better radio for italy TIM after HERM_Radinly_1.40.30.00_CustomRUU no call drops good 3g signal every place good hsdp connections no battery drain
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Ciao,
What ROM are you using please?
After testing this radio for a couple day, I still think radio 1.47.00.10 is better overall with 3G, battery, and phone calls.
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After testing this radio for a couple day, I still think radio 1.47.00.10 is better overall with 3G, battery, and phone calls.
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I have just upgraded to 1.47.3.10...something to check with attention (/ 1.47.00.10) ?
Hello,
I really don't understand this radio stuff and googling didn't help much.. I didn't know whether this was the best forum for the question but it seemed like the most appropriate...
I had some questions (a couple academic and one practical):
1) What exactly is the radio (is it like a FM radio receiver and sender, but for the phone)?
2) Does changing the radio essentially change the frequency it tries to talk to the cell towers?
3) I'm on t-mobile uk what radio should I be using - http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Rhodium/Shipped_Roms doesn't list t-mobile uk.
4) Is there essentially a best radio for each country/network combination?
Thanks a lot in advance,
Chris
The different radios are simply updates to the drivers that operate the cell, gps, wifi, bluetooth, etc.
The frequencies stay the same.
The latest radio ending in .91(my sig) or the latest Tmo radio .88 should suit your needs.
I am on Tmo in the US so I know what works good for me, may be different for UK
Usually the chef of your favorite ROM will have a recommended radio in description.
You could always try one for a couple days and see which one gives best reception and battery life between .88 an .91
Hope that helps
Thanks I'm giving 88 a go. Get more reception bars but internet seems super slow. It feels strange that there are different drivers for different networks.