Surely by the title you can tell I am a noob. I would like to flash my first cooked rom but I have a question before I get started. I've been doing a LOT a reading to make sure I get this right the first time, however I haven't found anything that specifically helps me concerning radios.
How do I know which one to choose? Do I just automatically use the one specified by the chef, even if it is for a different region? I really don't know how to go about choosing the correct radio, if it is chosen by where I am, or where I go? Or what Rom I choose, or what network I am on? Does any of this even matter or do I just go along with the specified radio????? Do I have to flash a radio for the phone to even work or does the stock one remain? Any help is appreciated guys, thanks.
jpplon said:
Surely by the title you can tell I am a noob. I would like to flash my first cooked rom but I have a question before I get started. I've been doing a LOT a reading to make sure I get this right the first time, however I haven't found anything that specifically helps me concerning radios.
How do I know which one to choose? Do I just automatically use the one specified by the chef, even if it is for a different region? I really don't know how to go about choosing the correct radio, if it is chosen by where I am, or where I go? Or what Rom I choose, or what network I am on? Does any of this even matter or do I just go along with the specified radio????? Do I have to flash a radio for the phone to even work or does the stock one remain? Any help is appreciated guys, thanks.
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You'll just have to experiment to get the best result. Flashing ROMs requires a lot of time and testing. Some ROMs will come with a radio suggested and some won't. Just stick with your currentl readio and see how well it works. If you're having problems after a few days, try a different radio.
As far as ROMs go, you just need to know what kind of phone you have: CDMA or GSM. Don't mix them and you'll be fine.
jpplon said:
Surely by the title you can tell I am a noob. I would like to flash my first cooked rom but I have a question before I get started. I've been doing a LOT a reading to make sure I get this right the first time, however I haven't found anything that specifically helps me concerning radios.
How do I know which one to choose? Do I just automatically use the one specified by the chef, even if it is for a different region? I really don't know how to go about choosing the correct radio, if it is chosen by where I am, or where I go? Or what Rom I choose, or what network I am on? Does any of this even matter or do I just go along with the specified radio????? Do I have to flash a radio for the phone to even work or does the stock one remain? Any help is appreciated guys, thanks.
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The simple-and-true answer about "which radio" is that there really doesn't seem to be a "best-radio-for-ATT" or "best-for-northern-california" or "best-for-Valky-roms". Have you seen/read the GSM Radio sticky thread in the ROM Development sub-forum?
That being said, you might try 4.49.25.91 and/or 4.49.25.77 -- both very popular.
Just like flashing a custom OS-rom, you need to run the Hard-spl first. If you haven't yet, read "Flashing Your first GSM rhodium rom" on the Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development forum.
If you have a Sprint or Verizon phone then you need to read/flash stuff on the CDMA subforum.
Ok. Just a game of trial and error, I see. I'm working on downloading everything and learning how to do this precisely to not mess up! Thanks for the info!!!
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Sorry, I am really new to the android market and am wondering why you would flash your radio? What does it do? Any response would be much appreciated.
Adam1422 said:
Sorry, I am really new to the android market and am wondering why you would flash your radio? What does it do? Any response would be much appreciated.
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oftentimes it adjusts how your phone picks up and send the signals. usually, i've had nothing but improvements on the network by updating my radio.
BUT, it also depends on where you are. some networks are configured slightly differently, so your mileage may vary. when i had winmo phones, we usually had a pile of radios to pick from over at ppcgeeks. it was mostly trial and error until you found the sweet one that worked for you.
my vote is for updating to the newest radio on the evo though. for now, anyway.
Thanks for the info. I really appreciate the response!
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I have already flashed my ROM to Energy....all is great. The thread reccomends flashing the radio to 2.07 (or something like that) because NRGZ suggests it.
Question is...if I change the radio now after I put so much work getting the phone how I like it, will radio flash reset the phone all over again?
I have tried to search for an answer, didnt find one.
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I have already flashed my ROM to Energy....all is great. The thread reccomends flashing the radio to 2.07 (or something like that) because NRGZ suggests it.
Question is...if I change the radio now after I put so much work getting the phone how I like it, will radio flash reset the phone all over again?
I have tried to search for an answer, didnt find one.
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I think you meant to post in the HD2 forum?
I'm thinking about flashing a cooked rom to my TP2 and before i take the plunge i want to check that i understand what has to be done
firstly i am not sure how to identify which type of Rhodium i have. its an orange UK handset.
once i have determined this i need to use the relevant hardSPL utility. am i correct in thinking that this simply enables you to install non official roms to the device? does it leave the existing rom intact or do i need to flash the new rom before the device can be used?
flashing the rom looks pretty straight forward, remove sim & sd card, sync with activesync / wmdc, run the custom rom.exe when complete power down device and replace sim & sd card, power on. anything i've got wrong here?
Finally i'd like to know a little about radio roms. is there a definative best one to use? what benefits are there in different radio roms?
Thanks in advance.
Ryan.
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I'm thinking about flashing a cooked rom to my TP2 and before i take the plunge i want to check that i understand what has to be done
firstly i am not sure how to identify which type of Rhodium i have. its an orange UK handset.
once i have determined this i need to use the relevant hardSPL utility. am i correct in thinking that this simply enables you to install non official roms to the device? does it leave the existing rom intact or do i need to flash the new rom before the device can be used?
flashing the rom looks pretty straight forward, remove sim & sd card, sync with activesync / wmdc, run the custom rom.exe when complete power down device and replace sim & sd card, power on. anything i've got wrong here?
Finally i'd like to know a little about radio roms. is there a definative best one to use? what benefits are there in different radio roms?
Thanks in advance.
Ryan.
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there are whole threads dedicated to most of these questions.
please, take the time to use the forums search function.
it helps the fine staff at xda from answering the same questions over and over and over and over and over and over and over....
gets repetitious, and annoying.
so now that youve learned something new, make use of it and hopefully youll have a newly flashed rom within the next 10 mins
deejayry said:
I'm thinking about flashing a cooked rom to my TP2 and before i take the plunge i want to check that i understand what has to be done
firstly i am not sure how to identify which type of Rhodium i have. its an orange UK handset.
once i have determined this i need to use the relevant hardSPL utility. am i correct in thinking that this simply enables you to install non official roms to the device? does it leave the existing rom intact or do i need to flash the new rom before the device can be used?
flashing the rom looks pretty straight forward, remove sim & sd card, sync with activesync / wmdc, run the custom rom.exe when complete power down device and replace sim & sd card, power on. anything i've got wrong here?
Finally i'd like to know a little about radio roms. is there a definative best one to use? what benefits are there in different radio roms?
Thanks in advance.
Ryan.
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Go to the ROM Development forum and check the "Flashing ROM ... for NOOBs" thread. I think your answers will be there. The radio is flashed separately and will not affect the underlying ROM.
deejayry said:
firstly i am not sure how to identify which type of Rhodium i have. its an orange UK handset.
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That's GSM I believe. Remove the battery, and it will show the model number under it: RHOD100, RHOD200, etc. Search on these forums to see which is which (I don't know off hand).
deejayry said:
once i have determined this i need to use the relevant hardSPL utility. am i correct in thinking that this simply enables you to install non official roms to the device? does it leave the existing rom intact or do i need to flash the new rom before the device can be used?
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You are correct, all it does is unlock the SPL, and allows the flashing of ROMs other than the official one(s) released by your carrier. Your ROM remains intact.
deejayry said:
flashing the rom looks pretty straight forward, remove sim & sd card, sync with activesync / wmdc, run the custom rom.exe when complete power down device and replace sim & sd card, power on. anything i've got wrong here?
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Yep, that's pretty much it. Be sure to read the n00b guide, make sure your phone is charged over 50% for each step, don't let your PC go to sleep, etc.
Also running Task29 is optional, but highly recommended before you flash you new ROM. It wipes/formats the memory, so you won't have any remnants of the old ROM remaining (which might cause random bugs). See the Task29 stickied thread in the ROM forum.
deejayry said:
Finally i'd like to know a little about radio roms. is there a definative best one to use? what benefits are there in different radio roms?
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No, there is no definitive best radio. The newest ones are sometimes the best. But it can be geographically dependent as well. It might take some trial and error to find the best radio for you (which gives the best reception and battery life for your area).
If your TP2 is GSM, than its easy to flash a new radio, it only take a minute or so, and it leaves the rest of the ROM intact, so you can easily try various radios to find the best one for you.
what is the best radio to use
just try different ones and flash the correct RIL and u will see wich one is good for you...
i use the radio for my build (base)
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Subjective.
And depends entirely on your current set up.
What works well for one person may not work well for you.
The honest and most accurate answer is whichever radio works best for you on your phone with your ROM on your Network in the locations you use the phone in.
Plus add-in battery vs performance to all that too.
Give each at least a days trial though.
To be honest the reason i asked is today i have trouble recieving texts today since i instaled tashak rom i an recieve calls send text and make calls but i cant recieve text...
I though maybe i had corrupted my radio i am usihg 26.4.02.17.m2
Sorry, I don't believe that is radio related.
But there really is no harm in trying a new radio. I'd start with the newest and work back (unless the ROM dev recommends a radio in which case start with that one).
i was worried about trying anything newer as i heard you cannot downgrade is that correct ?
As long as you have Radio S-OFF (and I'd also recommend ENG S-OFF) then you can play till your hearts content.
That's why I'm happy to start with the newest.
Thank you for your help i think i will just go for the newest, I just have to find the newest one could you possibly point me in the right direction
No worries.
Radio thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=877295
Feel free to hit the thanks button if any of my ramblings have been useful / helpful
When flashing a rom, are all the kernals and radios that are in the GSM section (that is what my phone is) usable interchangeably with each other? I wanted to make sure about this before I go ahead and do it and then find out the answer is a no and then have a broken phone.
You can pretty much flash anything to anything(roms,kernels,baseband). Different roms with radios and kernels etc... Some will result in good performance, some will result in bad performance. Its always good to try and find a good combo that works best for you. Whatever you do just make a backup of your primary rom in case you dont like what you did and you can easily revert back. Something that may help you better is reading people signatures. I have tried different combos and im still testing as i go along because new updates of everything comes frequent here. Just give some things a try. You will be suprised.
Also have you rooted and unlocked your bootloader etc?
I can seem to access my mobile network when using a custom ROM: It always says no service.
If I go back to stock, then I can access it but the moment, I install a ROM, it is no longer available.
Background info:
I got a brand new Xperia Play a couple of months ago and successfully installed Pacman Rom on it.
I then recently switched to Racing XPLAY. I then wanted to try out some of the other ROMs and so installed them using the excellent CyanLabs tool.
At first everything worked fine. However, after a while, each time I would install a ROM, I would get stuck in a bootloop.
Eventually, it got so bad, I had to flash an FTF, using the ones in this thread.
Since doing that I can't access my mobile network on any custom rom. Additionally, I am unable to use Cyanlabs to install roms automatically, and have to do it manually.
I would appreciate any pointers. Thanks!
Not being on here long but I've done a lot of reading since I have.. From what I can understand there's two types of ROM's, CDMA and GSM, you might be custom installing the wrong type to your phone *(R800/800i need GSM, R800a/800x need CDMA), also from what I've read some may need extra modules installed to correctly run certain parts of hardware. Try another Stock rom for customising, (big list here) Also, loads of people here favour Flashtool to install Rom's, maybe trying that instead?
As I've seen mentioned lots of times on here... Read, re-read and read again, your probably missing something so simple that'll be stopping it working 100%
*I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.. Newbie and all that.
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Not being on here long but I've done a lot of reading since I have.. From what I can understand there's two types of ROM's, CDMA and GSM, you might be custom installing the wrong type to your phone *(R800/800i need GSM, R800a/800x need CDMA), also from what I've read some may need extra modules installed to correctly run certain parts of hardware. Try another Stock rom for customising, (big list here) Also, loads of people here favour Flashtool to install Rom's, maybe trying that instead?
As I've seen mentioned lots of times on here... Read, re-read and read again, your probably missing something so simple that'll be stopping it working 100%
*I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.. Newbie and all that.
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Thanks for your help. I live in the UK and have a R800i, so I have only being installing GSM roms.
I have also tried via, flashtool, but same problem.
It's weird, if I FTF back to stock, it works fine. It's just when I install a custom rom.
I've searched really hard, but haven't found anything that helps.
I really would appreciate help, as I don't want to be stuck on stock!
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Thanks for your help. I live in the UK and have a R800i, so I have only being installing GSM roms.
I have also tried via, flashtool, but same problem.
It's weird, if I FTF back to stock, it works fine. It's just when I install a custom rom.
I've searched really hard, but haven't found anything that helps.
I really would appreciate help, as I don't want to be stuck on stock!
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If you game a lot your best bet for good gaming performance is stock debloated. I have tried many a custom GSM roms here and as much as I appreciate and have the utmost respect for the devs here I always come back to stock debloated as it gives the best performance.
The FTF I am using is the generic UK one. Is that the correct one to use?
I tried going back to a backup I had made before all this started, but its the same problem (no mobile networks). Does this mean it is a kernel issue?
BASEBAND?
I did also face this issue when i flashed a ftf with incompatible basebands.
I had baseband 54 by default, then i flashed an ftf while baseband was unchecked in flash tool, and bang, cellular networks, data, etc were giving issues.
I would recommend 2 things, check if you have a sim locked phone, in which case you will need to sim unlock it
secondly, search the android development section for krisdee's Xperia NXT, which has a link to firmware 4.0.2.A.0.58(enhanced). flash it. I think it has baseband 64 which is good as per my experience. Then flash any ftf with baseband unchecked in flash tool.
Thanks,
-Anay.
Got this working!
You have to download and Flash R800i_4.0.A.2.368_World--stock firmware WORLD in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2184897
It works perfectly then!
Thanks for everyones help!!