OK! i've been searching and searching but i did not get a direct answer. So i have decided to put up this thread for someone to help me.
I have the 8525. I've gone from the WM5 to the WM6, i upgraded from the AT&T Rom to the cooked roms now. But i see that i do not get enough bars on my phone. Initially i thought it was my location.
But recently i switched to my older phone (which is the Tmobile Dash unlocked) and i see that i have full bars ... on the phone in the same location.
So i know that it's the phone.
How do i go about solving this problem.
would the RADIO versions help... for example changing the RADIO on my phone. if so which one would you recommend.
Thanks in advance xda developers members.
*** update ****
After posting, i decided to search for the orignial ROM from ATT and i found it.
I reflashed my phone w/ the ROM. the only reason i don't like the original ROM is because of the unnecessary stuff that comes with it.
But i see full bars now.
So what are some of the recommended ROM's here. I have the new ATT (cingular) and all is well except w/ the recent ROM's i was getting really bad reception. and like 2 to 3 bars.
So any suggestions will be welcomed for sure.
try a new radio
who is ur service with ? and where you from
that will help us give you some answers
Not to mention that 3 bars on my phone may not be as loud as 1 bar in yours. More important is how it sounds and how you sound....
1 bar a good reception
OK!... just to point out.
I reflashed w/ the ATT original rom but no luck.
Once i had full bars, it went down to like 2 or 3
But as mentioned one's 1 bar may be as loud as 3 bars on anothers.
I guess that was the problem with mine. I used to get like 2 or 3 bars, but i did have good reception. But i would notice that my calls would get disconnected.
So that is my concern, i realize now that i can have 2 or 3 bars and have good call quality. But i do get calls that get disconnected. Didn't really have that problem before.
I live in NJ
I have Cingular (ATT) service.
Currently i've flashed the original RUU from HTC for the 8525
lets see how that works.
But as far as the bar situation or the dropped calls, would that be a hard ware problem or a soft ware problem?
Also would it be the ROM or the Radio?
thanks in advance.
What radio version are U using? It sounds like a radio issue. A lot of at&t USA people have had call success with radio 1.48. But, others have worked also.
im in central nj, and im using 1.51 or whatever the latest one is, and i have no problems, its all about the same for me.
I live west coast and use 1.50. I seem to always see 1.48 and 1.50 recognized as the best all around. But u may also try 1.51; It seems hit or miss, but if it works it looks like it works real good.
This happened to me when I changed to another radio for the first time.
You need to go into your band selection, and chose it manually. After doing ths, you should be able to soft-reset and set it back to auto, and it should work.
Phone > Options > Band
Select whatever your provider is. Reset, then choose auto again.
I have no idea why, but this fixed my issues.
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I'm using MDA Vario II in UK with LVSW's ROM releases. I have found out that Radio ROM is somewhat unstable - sometimes it just hangs, making Phone feature of Hermes completely unusable (I can use other apps and stuff, tough), unless I do soft reset. It happens quite randomly, for example when I try to initiate/hang-up the call, or receive SMS delivery notification, or do anything which is related with the phone. Sometimes it works perfect for few days, sometimes I can experience these hangs 2-3 times a day.
Tested Radio ROMs are 1.41 and 1.40 - both with same results. Maybe I shall revert to the original Radio ROM from T-Mobile (v1.05 AFAIR)? Any other possible solutions from other T-Mobile UK users around here? Thanks in advance.
fellow mda vario II t-mobile uk user
I'm using lvsw's + same radio. It work really well for me. not had any of the issues you described with it.
Hi
I have been on the 1.40.30.00 radio rom and had good results although last week when i was in wales my dads stock 1.05 radio with stock Tmobile (older) rom produced better internet stability on 3g than mine did.
That said im was very happy with 1.40.30.00. However i ahve today upgrade to 1.43.00.00 which has a long thread about it in the upgrades channel. (basicly i wanted to see what it was like...)
I would be happy to report back my finding in in the next few days to you.
Thanks for quick replies. One more question - are you using VoIP application? I mean, not simultaneously with GSM/3G, but do you have it enabled with some SIP account and use it occasionally?
Recommend 1.43.00.00
I higly recommend upgrading to radio 1.43.00.00. I'm on T-Mobile UK in London and have been using it since it was released a couple of weeks ago and have no compliants at all. The reception is perfect and data speeds are good.
Battery life is probably the only questionable part, but I haven't really been keeping an eye on it to be honest. No 'low battery' messages like I used to get on the original radio anyways. Currently on 60% after almost a full day of calls, push email, and general use.
I tried 1.38, 1.40, and 1.41 and had nothing but dropped calls and really bad reception, it was terrible. The only thing I've noticed with 1.43 is that after I make a call in a 3G area and look at my phone, the data connection has been killed and it only shows as G and not 3G. It goes back to normal after that though, so not an issue for me. Not sure if this is radio or ROM related tho.
Don't use any VoIP apps so can't comment on that.
Im using radio 1.43.00.00 (the current one), works fine on 3G and GSM.
The VoIP im using over Wifi (obviously Tmobile dont allow it on 3G/GSM), im using SIPGate as you can register a residential number for it aswell....works great over wifi im uni and at home. Paypal payment for call charges is also a bonus
mrvanx said:
Im using radio 1.43.00.00 (the current one), works fine on 3G and GSM.
The VoIP im using over Wifi (obviously Tmobile dont allow it on 3G/GSM), im using SIPGate as you can register a residential number for it aswell....works great over wifi im uni and at home. Paypal payment for call charges is also a bonus
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I know SIPgate, I have a number registered (0207 Central London number in Heathrow area , and I'm using it at home with FritzBox 7050 WLAN device. On my Hermes I use IPFON.pl, which is Polish-based VoIP provider.
Anyway, looks like in your case VoIP application does not interfere with Radio ROM. Maybe I shall upgrade to 1.43 too...
indecizion said:
I tried 1.38, 1.40, and 1.41 and had nothing but dropped calls and really bad reception, it was terrible.
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Actually I haven't got any problems with dropped calls and/or bad reception, both with 1.40 and 1.41 Radio ROMs. It's just a matter of freezing Phone module from time to time, which forces me to restart whole device.
Can someone post a link to 1.43 and instructions for upgrading? Thanks in advance.
Bobby
mrvanx said:
The VoIP im using over Wifi (obviously Tmobile dont allow it on 3G/GSM)
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Only if you use Web & Walk Max on T-Mobile, then it will support VOIP calls...
Extra £27 pcm
Gene
I'm using Fring which channels through to Skype and MSN, and it works a treat over 3G/HSDPA on T-mobile, and I'm on the standard W&W package... my bad?
Gene_uk said:
Only if you use Web & Walk Max on T-Mobile, then it will support VOIP calls...
Extra £27 pcm
Gene
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Skype works fine on the Vario running under 3G. I've used Skype (on my Vario) to talk to a friend in Valencia and it worked fine.
And it only costs £7.50 per month for an unlimited data plan.
Bobbyelliott, I couldn't get Skype 2.2 to work, chat works fine but voice just crashes out straight away.... the Skype site states it won't work yet with Vario II... hmmm...
Black Shadow IV... yeeeeeehah!
Gene_uk said:
Only if you use Web & Walk Max on T-Mobile, then it will support VOIP calls...
Extra £27 pcm
Gene
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Gene, I too use the standard £7.50pcm web 'n' walk and I've no problems with using voip. T-mobile tout their £12.50 w'n'w package as being able to use your laptop with your phone as well...
eva_d said:
Actually I haven't got any problems with dropped calls and/or bad reception, both with 1.40 and 1.41 Radio ROMs. It's just a matter of freezing Phone module from time to time, which forces me to restart whole device.
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I had similar probs on Tmo in the Uk with 1.41 and 1.43, the radio stack would just drop my network connection and I have to turn on flight mode and turn flight mode off....
also I seam to get multiple new text messages at once. Eg two new text messages at the exact same time, almost like the phones got a heartbeat and only checks every X mins.
Im about to try 1.40
Im using black 3.5 btw
Imp
Back to the radio post...
Using 1.43 here with no problems so far. Noticed 2 changes to date from original T-Mobile radio (1.05.05.00): calls are now louder with very slight hiss at higher volume, and the radio seems to hold 3G for longer when it previously switched to a higher signal 2g connection - obviously better for data and might also save on battery power. I have not seen any higher signal strength at home but 3G is 'perhaps' more often available.
No missed or dropped calls so far and after upgradeding IPL/SPL using HardSPL (as per recs) it took me less that 7 mins total for the radio flash!
I have not tried any other radios so cannot comment on them and whether 1.43 is better; but, compared to the original I'd say 1.43 is an improvement .
Regards
bobbyelliott said:
Can someone post a link to 1.43 and instructions for upgrading? Thanks in advance.
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Check out mrvanx's signature.
Impossible said:
I had similar probs on Tmo in the Uk with 1.41 and 1.43, the radio stack would just drop my network connection and I have to turn on flight mode and turn flight mode off....
also I seam to get multiple new text messages at once. Eg two new text messages at the exact same time, almost like the phones got a heartbeat and only checks every X mins.
Im about to try 1.40
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Looks like problem does concern some people, and some doesn't - regardless Radio ROM version. Maybe it's dependant on the 3rd party software installed..? Hmm..
said i'd post back with my findings,
48 hours latter im very happy with this 1.43.00.00 i'll stick with it.
(I was in a very poor reception area yesturday and it seems to be on a par with the stock tmobile radio rom that my sister and father still have... i found that 1.40.30.00 was worse than the stock radio rom when i was in a poor reception area in wales.)
(as for battery, i can't say my usage pattern changes daily. so long as i can get through a day with scheduled send and recive then im happy to charge each night when i set my alarm for the morning.)
I had lots of problems with all the radio roms. the only one that seems to work pretty well is 1.38 orange. try this.
I am with Rogers here in Canada.
Upgraded to Radio 1.51 (1.48 and 1.50 seemed to have lags). I have tries several different WM6 bins including Official HTC ROM..
All seemed well until I decided to use constant DATA connection for PUSH email. Email is working great, but now I have noticed if I have BT on (with my headset) plus 3G, I get disconnected calls CONSTANTLY. if I turn of 3G all is well. Havn't tried without the BT headset yet to see if thats a problem.
Basically I have two questions.
1) Has anyone else noticed this
2) I came across a link with many RADIO downloads, and cannot seem to find it again. Can somone point me in the right direction to them? I would like to try 1.43 or 1.5 again.
Anyone have any NEW suggestions for ROGERS?
Thanks..
Draven
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_ExtractedRadioRoms
It's all in the Wiki. Try 1.47.00.10 radio. It's the most stable radio I've come across and I've tried them ALL.
Thanks ericc,
You saved me a lot of looking around. I know I saw them somewhere, just couldn't remember exactly where.
I was using Radio 1.50 with ok results but was getting dropped calls in certain areas of town so I decided to try 1.51. Anyone find simular problem?
What a disaster. I could no longer get data to work at all. I could not get on internet or email. I tried flashing 1.51 a second time from a fresh download with same result. As soon as I flashed the old 1.50 radio I was able to get data to work again. Data is quite fast as I am using a bluetooth connection between my Herm100 and my new Lenovo laptop with excellent speed and reliability. Now if I can get the phone to only stop dropping calls (always happens at same locations).
Phone: AT&T 8525 Herm100
ROM: Schaps 3.54c
Radio: 1.50.00
location: AZ
RADIO -- what's it function?
Hello just a nube questions here.
RADIO, besides call quality, what else does it effect.
I had Radio 1.48 for a while, and it was working great until my recent upgrade ROM, then i realized that it was time to change the radio. I like the ROM very much.
So i did radio change from 1.48 to 1.47
then on another post, i was told to get the RADIO 1.50
I switched from 1.47 because it wasn't any different than 1.48 in terms of quality of call and drop calls.
Let's see if i can keep the 1.50.
I have cingluar,...
There seem to be plenty of Radio threads in the "Hermes upgrading etc." section..
Been using 1.47 now for about a week, and a LOT less dropped calls. and not having much issues with BT ASDPA and 3G...
Give it a shot.. so far I have tried 1.47, 1.48, 1.50, 1.51 and 1.47 does seem to work best on Rogers.
Draven
which radio is best for tmobile u.s i have a hermes 100
Hi, sorry for posting this, but after searching for a long while, I couldn't find the thread that contained a list of all the radio versions and their compatibility with the various regions.
What I am looking for is the best radio for AT&T for use in NYC Metro area in USA.
Also the same for T-Mobile as well.
Thanks in advance..
check this thread, its hard to find things sometimes in this forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=358933
here also is the list of all hermes radio roms
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_ExtractedRadioRoms
i have been using on att in chicago area the 1.47.30.10 and it works great
Thanks >> got what I was looking for.
peterson65 said:
check this thread, its hard to find things sometimes in this forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=358933
here also is the list of all hermes radio roms
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_ExtractedRadioRoms
i have been using on att in chicago area the 1.47.30.10 and it works great
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Thanks peterson65. Thats the exact thread I was looking for.. now how to delete this thread..
RareZ said:
Thanks peterson65. Thats the exact thread I was looking for.. now how to delete this thread..
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Click on the triangle with an exclamation mark on it on the top corner of your post, and ask a mod nicely to remove it
RareZ said:
Thanks peterson65. Thats the exact thread I was looking for.. now how to delete this thread..
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Lets keep this thread going for a while. I just shifted from 1.54.30.10 to 1.48.00.00. The 1.48.00.00 is a good ATT radio.
Status on Radio : 1.47.30.10
After installing this radio. I've tried it out on my ATT 8525 (with no data) so all the 3G and other data settings were removed and turned off.
The call quality is better. Sorry I dont remember what was the previous radio version that was on the phone. I guess whatever came with Schaps 4.31.
Still using Schaps 4.31. Only thing to say is.. dont know if it's OS related or Radio related is. In one call after clicking on disconnect the phone still shows .. connecting like as if I am still dialing the call.
Had to do a reset to restart the phone to operate the phone call feature again.
RareZ said:
After installing this radio. I've tried it out on my ATT 8525 (with no data) so all the 3G and other data settings were removed and turned off.
The call quality is better. Sorry I dont remember what was the previous radio version that was on the phone. I guess whatever came with Schaps 4.31.
Still using Schaps 4.31. Only thing to say is.. dont know if it's OS related or Radio related is. In one call after clicking on disconnect the phone still shows .. connecting like as if I am still dialing the call.
Had to do a reset to restart the phone to operate the phone call feature again.
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Usually is best to reflash the ROM after flashing radio. Also try not flashing radio too often as it can lead to a brick, if you want to flash to a big storage best to flash a stripped ROm from Veyka's 4 shared so you don't update radio.
Most ROMs if not all here don't include radio. Except one from one of the noob chef a while back.
The best radio for me by far in New Jersey and went to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 1.56.70.11. I have had this radio for quite some time now.
1.47.30.10 works best for me in LA
hi,
from time to time I experience the folowing:
Suddenly, soemone call me to other phone becuase he's trying to contact me. I see my artemis and it's OK, switched on and signal bars at 90%. I dont know why when someone try to call me appears like the phone is switched off.
I make a soft reset and strat to receive missed calls + sms's.
I have Vanilla 4.02 ROM and I use very often the wifi connection....
br.
im with you there, this is the reason why i went back to my aging nokia 6280. ive tried about 10 different roms and it would never pick up the signal unless rebooted. what happens with mine and a few of my friends was on london underground you would lose the signal obviously underground, when you came out the phone would pick up the signal but never recieve a call or sms. also the gprs wouldnt connect unless it was rebooted. ive had a few htcs in the past but because of this poor show i wont ever purchase another one.
my phone done this from day one of ownership, tmobile told me that firmware upgrades would fix this annoying problem, but it never did.
maybe you should try updating your radio ROMs
flashing different ROMs wont help
done half a dozen of them as well on my phone.
audiobookman said:
done half a dozen of them as well on my phone.
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Even, I had the same problem, but since I moved to Radio version 3.21.XX, everything is just fine, no problems since then. Even 3.24.XX is out now, you should definitely give it a try. Hope it works for you!!
Cheers!
Same problem
Thanks for posting. I have the same problem with the same ROM. I'll change radio rom.
Radio Rom changed
Radio Rom changed 3.34.90 . No problems and good quality
Hi Guys,
not sure what do do, ive tried updating Rom (currently running latest Energy Rom) although had this problem before updating to the latest, previous was a few months old.
Also updated/changed the Radio version - still nothing.
basicaly - whenever i enable 3G - my phone drops the network connection, whereas for the last 18months not had a single problem - nothing has changed as far as im aware..
Anyone had this or got any suggestions on what to do ?
VODAFONE.
my problem happens all the timel; ie i cant get a 3G connection, when i select to enabke 3G it just drops network totaly, cant make calls, text etc etc.
I actually just starting to have the same problem... Are you on Vodafone in the UK? My problems started yesterday evening...
I've been hearing a lot about this lately. I think it has something to do with Vodafone and Orange combining network coverage. Try the following to see if it works. Make sure to back up your stuff first.
task29
Flash Stock ROM/Radio (they should come bundled together)
task29
flash custom ROM
boot and then hard reset.
See if this fixes the problem.
hisokajp said:
I actually just starting to have the same problem... Are you on Vodafone in the UK? My problems started yesterday evening...
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Yeah Vodafone UK! - My problems started Saturday Evening, between Sat Evening and Sunday afternoon (after i'd flashed and changed the 3G setting) - i then got a signal...
Ive tried enabling the 3G Since, and it just drops out!
Might try FLashing the Stock Rom - any idea where i can get a standard rom/radio ?
cajunflavoredbob said:
I've been hearing a lot about this lately. I think it has something to do with Vodafone and Orange combining network coverage. Try the following to see if it works. Make sure to back up your stuff first.
task29
Flash Stock ROM/Radio (they should come bundled together)
task29
flash custom ROM
boot and then hard reset.
See if this fixes the problem.
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Did all that, used the _HTC Touch Pro2_RUU_Rhodium_S2_HTC_Europe_2.07.401.1_Radio_Rhodium_4.49.25.91" ROM from HTC site, then reflashed with "Energy.RHODIUM.21916.Sense2.5.Cookie.2.0.Nov.19" but I still have the same issue
Vodafone and Orange? I through it was Orange and T-mobile that were merging? Every time I turn my phone back on or come out of flight mode my clock move forward 1 or 2 hours... If I don't change the time, the coverage work but if I set it back to the normal time, the coverage stick only on GMS mode... weird and weirder...
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Might try FLashing the Stock Rom - any idea where i can get a standard rom/radio ?
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I did, but except from the shock of saying such a poor interface the problem were the same... I got the "HTC Touch Pro2_RUU_Rhodium_S2_HTC_Europe_2.07.401.1_Radio_Rhodium_4.49.25.91" ROM from http://www.htc.com/uk/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=250&cat=2&dl_id=913 my own S/N didn't work so I got "ht95tll00196" from the web. Didn't make it any better though...
masterz2k said:
Yeah Vodafone UK! - My problems started Saturday Evening, between Sat Evening and Sunday afternoon (after i'd flashed and changed the 3G setting) - i then got a signal...
Ive tried enabling the 3G Since, and it just drops out!
Might try FLashing the Stock Rom - any idea where i can get a standard rom/radio ?
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Stock ROMs come with the stock radios. No need to flash a radio separately.
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=windows mobile&model=Rhodium
hisokajp said:
Did all that, used the _HTC Touch Pro2_RUU_Rhodium_S2_HTC_Europe_2.07.401.1_Radio_Rhodium_4.49.25.91" ROM from HTC site, then reflashed with "Energy.RHODIUM.21916.Sense2.5.Cookie.2.0.Nov.19" but I still have the same issue
Vodafone and Orange? I through it was Orange and T-mobile that were merging? Every time I turn my phone back on or come out of flight mode my clock move forward 1 or 2 hours... If I don't change the time, the coverage work but if I set it back to the normal time, the coverage stick only on GMS mode... weird and weirder...
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I haven't heard anything about T-Mobile. Vodafone and Orange aren't merging. They're sharing use of their cell network. Meaning customers of both companies are going to get increased coverage throughout the country. I've been seeing lots of posts about how this is affecting users negatively on the networks, though.
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I haven't heard anything about T-Mobile. Vodafone and Orange aren't merging. They're sharing use of their cell network. Meaning customers of both companies are going to get increased coverage throughout the country. I've been seeing lots of posts about how this is affecting users negatively on the networks, though.
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definitely Orange and Tmobile sharing coverage in the UK, I haven't heard about Vodafone:
http://www.mobilephone-expert.co.uk...-t-mobile-and-orange-share-network__id-111668
your link didn't have the Vodafone stock ROM, on the HTC website it would be http://www.htc.com/uk/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=250&cat=2&dl_id=797 but it's the 1.86.161.1, seriously old...
another day and my data connection doesn't even turn on anymore... No more disconnect from the network tough, just greyed out E connection...
hisokajp said:
definitely Orange and Tmobile sharing coverage in the UK, I haven't heard about Vodafone:
http://www.mobilephone-expert.co.uk...-t-mobile-and-orange-share-network__id-111668
your link didn't have the Vodafone stock ROM, on the HTC website it would be http://www.htc.com/uk/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=250&cat=2&dl_id=797 but it's the 1.86.161.1, seriously old...
another day and my data connection doesn't even turn on anymore... No more disconnect from the network tough, just greyed out E connection...
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You are correct. I had it backward. It was T-Mobile that teamed up. I didn't check the link I gave as it normally has each ROM for each carrier, so I generally just link it by default. The 1.8.6.161.1 is the latest ROM from Vodafone. You don't need to keep it on the device, you just need to have it return everything to stock conditions and move on from there. It's like working on a fresh, clean slate.
Man, I'm off my game today...