Orange de-branded, updated radio, GPS broken - Desire General

Hello all,
I'm aware there are a few threads of people complaining about GPS not working when updating/unbranding an Orange branded handset (more specifically the radio). The solution seems to be downgrade the radio (which is more of a workaround than a solution). I've been wanting to try out one of the recent Froyo with Sense ROMs, this includes 720p video recording (and something else). The radio must be updated for this to work. I've tried the new radio and it breaks my GPS (left it outside for 10 minutes, it used to fix within seconds). Has anyone had any success in getting the GPS to work without downgrading the radio?
Thank you, Rowan.

Okay, been nearly a month and quite a few views but no replies. Even with the latest radio GPS still never fixes. Has anyone else had any experience on this?

I'd say the easiest fix would be to shove re-flash Froyo on there and if necessary unlock your phone with a code. Failing that, root and install an older radio via recovery. I haven't seen this issue anywhere else.

I've already unlocked it. As I said in my first post I want a newer radio to try out 720p recording and such so downgrading the radio isn't really a fix. I can only think it's Orange's meddling as GPS works fine with one radio and not with another so it's not like a fault with the actual phone :/

What radio version are you using?
I'm running a de-branded Orange phone on the OTA official Froyo ROM and it's all working fine. The baseband is:
32.43.00.32U_5.09.00.20

I did just try that one you mentioned and it didn't work. I used to use 32.30.00.28U_4.05.00.11 as my radio that GPS worked with (I tested all newer ones and no GPS). Now that doesn't work either so I'm a bit miffed.
Edit: Okay that does work actually, I'm guna play around a bit. I'll get back to you.
Edit 2: Okay, I've played. It seems it's actually a problem with Google Maps as the Compass app works fine.

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Issue with Radio Upgrade

My radio initially is the original official radio, but then I want to upgrade to it 1.17.25.09.
Then I read some post saying that I should downgrade it to 1.02.xxxx or below, then I can unlock the security lock.
However, I think I misunderstand it and just downgrade it by flashing the radio, I think I am supposed to flash a rom which has an old radio with it.
But lucky that time I was able to upgrade it without security unlock my phone.
Now I just flash the radio 1.17.25.09 straight away, and now my radio is 1.17.25.09.
However, there is a little problem now.
I wasn't able to connect to the wifi internet I usually connect to, is it the problem of the radio? or is the problem of the ROM? Can I do some test to ensure my wifi function is correctly working?
Just one more question, what does the flashing a new ROM affect/change the performance of the phone?
Many thanks for reading this long thread, hope I can get some answers
I think the wifi Problem is a Problem of the rom, because 2 years ago i put a new rom on my htc wizard and then i was no longer able to connect to my home network.
Hope i was able to help a bit!
Thank you for your reply, I will try to flash a new room tonight and see whether it is functioning

[Q] desire radio/rom/misc issues, maps not working, recorder freezing

ok so this is my first post here after a night of troubleshooting i decided i might ask here directly since everyone seems to know what is going on.
im a fairly big phone noob but i do know what basic references mean.
so anyway, i have an asian desire, unlocked, unbranded (but apparently even though its completely unbranded, the fact that its chinese and has chinese texts places it in the "branded" category.)
so last night i grew tired of waiting for froyo for asian desires and decided to change things around.
things i did.
changed my rom from stock asian rom to RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed
installed froyo from one of the links on this site (untouched, official HTC euro rom).
since then, anything that uses the "radio" doesnt work. recorder freezes, google maps doesnt work, my location doesnt work, etc.
now, ive read i need to upgrade the radio. thing is, my phone is not rooted. and id rather not root at all, all i wanted was froyo (and iirc, i cant root now anyway, since im on 2.2)
is there any way i can fix my issues with my phone now? thanks in advance.

Is it safe to mix radios?

Dumb question, but would it be fine to keep the newest PRI/PRL, and other software updates but flash older radios?
I was just a bit worried about any incompatibility issues. With the latest updates, my 3G cuts off more frequently.
I did not do any explicit testing but I remember being able to hit 2.5 Mbps while tethering on older radios, now I only hit about 200-300 kbps.
I would advise you not to flash radios once you have the newest. I believe it will brick your phone. However I could be wrong.
Sent from my PC36100
I remember downgrading used to brick the G1's or was it the spl, or both...I forget.
I've been told unequivocally (though I haven't actually tried it) that flashing any radio will NOT brick your phone. I remember asking when I was going to upgrade, because if I ended up with worse signal I wanted to be able to come back, and several power-users said it's no problem. At least nothing beyond the normal danger of flashing radios. Never pull the battery, radio flashes actually reboot the phone before they finish, sometimes more than once.
i can also confrim that flashign a radio will not brick your phone if done properly. when the radio with the 1.43 came out (seem sliek forever ago now) many had issues with Mac addresses etc and rolled back.
Now i will say that some roms may not work with older radios. I beleive that if the rom is based off of a certain update it may need that radio or newer as well but i cant confirm. All i can say is you should be ok to flash an older radio and see what happens and unless something has changed since 1.43 to cause your phone to brick you should have no issue doing so.

[Q] Bluetooth Mutes Audio during Calls

A couple of months ago I flashed a rooted 3.70.651.1 OTA. I believe it did not have the latest radios. My original Jawbone bluetooth earpiece was working fine at that point.
Then, about five weeks ago, I flashed my radio to 2.15.00.04.08 and PRI 1.90.003.
I am not really into flashing ROMs and radios, I just want the newest stock ROM and radio, and root so I can run Titainium, WiFi Tether, etc.
After "updating" the radio, an old bluetooth issue returned: During calls, my bluetooth connection stays connected, but the audio mutes and crackles. It's so bad I can't use my earpiece right now. I am sure it's not the earpiece, for two reasons:
1. I have two Jawbones, both the same model, and both have the same issue.
2. I had this same issue about a year ago and an update seemed to have fixed it.
So I'm thinking I should flash back to the last radio, though I'm not sure which version that would be (I "think" I had 2.15.00.09.01, which seems like it would actually be a newer version, no?).
And, do I simply flash the radio? I read in another thread someone advised to flash a different kernel.
Like I said, I'm not big into this stuff, so I'm not sure exactly what to try.
Ver. 2.2
Baseband 2.15.00.04.08
Kernel 2.6.32.17
Build 3.70.651.1
PRI 1.90_003
PRL 01115
Did you find anything about this? I am having a similar issue. My Jawbone ERA used to work flawlessly, but after the last update the voice quality has become terrible on the other end. The people I call complain so much about it that I have to switch off the bluetooth and use the handset.
I think that it is related to the stock rom and not the radio. I have a Jawbone ERA as well and it works great on Miui with the latest radio.
I believe bluetooth is more related to kernel and rom. If you are rooted you could try a custom sense kernel or rom. If you are not then you have to wait for root or HTC to fix it.
Correct MIUI pronunciation: "Royale with cheese"
Hmm, and I understand there is no root available for the GB yet? This last update has really put me off of HTC, though I had been a long time fan. Well, guess won't be buying another HTC again. My high-end bluetooth headset has been rendered useless. With all the restrictions on using cell phone when driving shouldn't this be bluetooth be something really important when the manufacturers release or update their devices.
dragonsofcp said:
I think that it is related to the stock rom and not the radio. I have a Jawbone ERA as well and it works great on Miui with the latest radio.
I believe bluetooth is more related to kernel and rom. If you are rooted you could try a custom sense kernel or rom. If you are not then you have to wait for root or HTC to fix it.
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So it is now October and I still am unable to use my BT earpieces. I am not confident with dragonsofcp's suggestion because he does not state which radio he is using, so how can I compare that to the one I am using?
also, if you read my post above, the problem started after I updated the radios - not the ROM. And I do not understand what a kernal is or what it does.
Here are my current specs:
7/8/11
Used ROM Manager to update radio to 2.15.00.05.02
Then updated PRI to 2.15_003
Current Kernal is 2.6.35.10-gc0a661b
Build 4.24.651.1
PRL 60681
Bluetooth is listed as 2.1 + EDR
I am sooo frustrated. I hate having to use a wired headset. It's always getting caught on something and pulling out of my ear.
I have posted about this issue more than once but have never received any solution that worked.
leebo said:
So it is now October and I still am unable to use my BT earpieces. I am not confident with dragonsofcp's suggestion because he does not state which radio he is using, so how can I compare that to the one I am using?
also, if you read my post above, the problem started after I updated the radios - not the ROM. And I do not understand what a kernal is or what it does.
Here are my current specs:
7/8/11
Used ROM Manager to update radio to 2.15.00.05.02
Then updated PRI to 2.15_003
Current Kernal is 2.6.35.10-gc0a661b
Build 4.24.651.1
PRL 60681
Bluetooth is listed as 2.1 + EDR
I am sooo frustrated. I hate having to use a wired headset. It's always getting caught on something and pulling out of my ear.
I have posted about this issue more than once but have never received any solution that worked.
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FYI - That isn't the latest radio, or the latest ROM build. You might want to try updating to the latest versions and see if that helps.
Well, thats my plan. But last time changing radios didn't change anything, as far as my issue.
I'm trying to find out exactly which files contain the Bluetooth radio, and where do I find downloads for them?
Sent from my PC36100 (EVO) using XDA App
Updated to the latest radios (2.15.00.08.08). Didn't fix the issue.
guess I'll start looking for a ROM.
I'm wondering if maybe during flashing the ROM something doesn't install correctly, in which case flashing the same ROM again might fix it?

[Australia] HTC 10 Australian

Hi guys,
I got my HTC 10 last week - phone is a big improvement from the m8.
I am running Telstra's latest firmware - Have s-off already...
Telstra's latest firmware is 1.53.841.6 with Leedroid ROM - have been trying to get VOLTE.
I never got VOLTE with stock because I rooted so fast and S-OFF and installed custom ROMs.
So I had to install stock system image 1.53.841.6, reinstall stock recovery and factory reset and VOLTE icon shows up instantly. Install TWRP and VOLTE remains. But if you install a custom rom and do a full wipe seem to lose VOLTE. Also have to have the telstra firmware to VOLTE to work, I tried with WWE and no go. Also had to ring up telstra as it wasn't activated. So if you are having trouble getting it - might be best to double check. Even though my provisioned flag was on. *#*#4636#*#* to check - tap phone info.
@xlrate reported not wiping data and installing VIPER was able to keep VOLTE. (Updated the customize folder in the rom with my Telstra back up, also the build prop to do this) Also TELST001 cid has to be on.
Has anyone got VOLTE working on a custom ROM on WWE Firmware?
So Aussies... Who's got their new HTC 10?
Update - 15/10/16
Thanks to @brantp for providing TWRP backups & OTAs
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B6MWrHVBWC-xZlBQN1BqYUNPRW8
TWRP Backup (untouched System Image + Boot)
- 1.21.841.8 (+ Recovery)
- 1.53.841.6
- 1.80.841.1
- 1.95.841.3
Stock Recovery
- 1.53.841.6
- 1.80.841.1
- 1.95.841.3
OTA
1.21.841.8 --> 1.53.841.6
1.53.841.6 --> 1.80.841.1
1.80.841.1 --> 1.95.841.3
Firmwares- Refer to http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/2016-05-27-fastboot-flashing-firmware-t3387520 for more info
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EdAHLDDxqf9jH65me_8bY9oXdaYusI0eedpwO6yUY2s/pubhtml
Thanks to @Sneakyghost
Roms- Leedroid, ICE and Viper now support Telstra with carrier support.
If anyone has any of the other australian carriers firmware please post and I will add them to OP.
15/08/16
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=60869
Telstra RUU provided by @Sneakyghost - Will restore OTA's if anyone has broken them
12/03/18
Telstra OREO update
http://fotadl-az.htc.com/secure/OTA....48.841.31_release_519847tp9bagwfkglchg5u.zip
@Sneakyghost isn't doing the firmware updates anymore.
If you need to use the firmware.zip out of the OREO zip and need to a custom recovery either replace the recovery.img with twrp.img (rename it of course) in the firmware.zip - or flash one after installation.
I got mine about a month ago.. All I've done so far is root it.. (even after all these years, it still sounds wrong)
I normally run ARHD, but, Mike hasn't mentioned developing for the 10, so, I'm stuck atm, not really interested in running a massively modded ROM. But, last night the OTA notification popped up for 1.53.841.6.. So, I'm going to have to do something - the notification is annoying me. So, I guess I have to work out how to update it.
I hadn't even considered the VoLTE requirements.. I just assumed it would all work, even on a custom ROM. 4G did, I didn't think this would be any different.
Is VoLTE worth hanging on to? I don't really get it.. Is it like VOIP for mobiles?
Vampyric said:
I got mine about a month ago.. All I've done so far is root it.. (even after all these years, it still sounds wrong)
I normally run ARHD, but, Mike hasn't mentioned developing for the 10, so, I'm stuck atm, not really interested in running a massively modded ROM. But, last night the OTA notification popped up for 1.53.841.6.. So, I'm going to have to do something - the notification is annoying me. So, I guess I have to work out how to update it.
I hadn't even considered the VoLTE requirements.. I just assumed it would all work, even on a custom ROM. 4G did, I didn't think this would be any different.
Is VoLTE worth hanging on to? I don't really get it.. Is it like VOIP for mobiles?
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I have had VoLTE working with Leedroid after I used the telstra 1.53 system/customize & parts of the build.prop on the 1.30 base... Haven't been able to get it working on 1.80 base.
Have had to use the telstra firmware for it work, doesn't work on WWE. So it is kinda a pain to get working.
VoLTE is better call quality and if you are on a call you can use LTE/4g to use the internet... Without VoLTE when on calls your phone 3g
EDIT - don't think OTA will work since you are rooted unless you went systemless root
I guess I don't 'appreciate' VoLTE as much as I should, because I rarely make phone calls..
Sadly, not Systemless root. So, I think I need to go back to stock, update and re-root. It's not something I've had to worry about before. So, it's kinda frustrating, and a little too complicated for me to totally understand.
I was going to de-brand it, and just run the WWE RUU.. But, maybe I'll wait for the 1.80 Telstra update and worry about it then.
I got rid of the notification
**Sent from a uranium powered typewriter**
Anyone experiencing an issue with NFC? While on stock 1.21.841.8 (and locked), worked without issue. Since updating to 1.53.841.6 (and unlocked), can't read my Opal card now ie no vibration, no sound, no anything. Haven't tested my tap & pay banking app yet (which did work without issue prior to updating).
Yes I also had and issue with NFC. Would not read opal card and was an absolute pain to try and read my Amex and Visa card.
Ended up getting another issue with it and returned the phone under warranty for NFC and the other issue.
Still waiting to get a phone back ?
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
Yeah NFC doesn't work with mine now on 1.53.
I did get a vibrate and a sound when I was on earlier firmware but not now.
Just hoping that the 1.8 update fixes this stuff.......
pablo11 said:
Yeah NFC doesn't work with mine now on 1.53.
I did get a vibrate and a sound when I was on earlier firmware but not now.
Just hoping that the 1.8 update fixes this stuff.......
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Thats if we get 1.8
I have a feeling we will miss that and get the one after that.
xlrate said:
Thats if we get 1.8
I have a feeling we will miss that and get the one after that.
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Aparently they have stoped rolling the 1.80 update. Im on vodafone and there website has no update for the htc 10 so i agree that we wont get it
yldlj said:
Aparently they have stoped rolling the 1.80 update. Im on vodafone and there website has no update for the htc 10 so i agree that we wont get it
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Tried reflashing the 1.53 firmware again (twice) to see if it fixes it, but it's still not working ie Can switch it on and off, but it does not respond to my opal card.
It's only taken Telstra until this month to push out 1.53, so who knows when (or if) 1.80 will happen. Now I'm trying to decide whether it's worth sending back for another handset or waiting to see if the next OTA will fix it. My biggest concern is that the replacement could be on 1.21 and I could possibly end up with the same issue all over again!
pablo11 said:
Yeah NFC doesn't work with mine now on 1.53.
I did get a vibrate and a sound when I was on earlier firmware but not now.
Just hoping that the 1.8 update fixes this stuff.......
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I just tried to NFC on 1.53 and it isn't working very well, hardly at all. I got it to work 3 times in about 15 mins...
Previously I think when I was on 1.30 firmware it was working well before but just had to hold it near the head phone jack.
Any Telstra users want to test out the Telstra firmwares
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/2016-05-27-fastboot-flashing-firmware-t3387520
Make sure you back-up the rom & back up internal storage refer to later posts in that thread.
https://crowdsupport.telstra.com.au/t5/Device-Updates/Software-Updates-01-07-2016/td-p/585953 Telstra 1.80.841.8 firmware is coming 25-Jul
Leedroid is the best rom for Telstra users. Running it myself and working perfectly, now supports Telstra with carrier support & VoLTE working - thanks @LeeDroid
*Only works on Telstra firmware.
Install Ice yesterday (only got my phone Friday ), really like it over the stock rom.
Some people complained about the LED but I like it. My only complaint about my M8 was how bright the LED was specially in the dark when you're trying to get to sleep.
Another problem I'm having is file transfers freeze when using a USB 2 port on Windows 10.
I like my new M10 but not sure if I like it over the M8 as of yet. I preferred the speaker arrangement on the M8 and having the home, back buttons etc on the screen rather then down the bottom.
I have to admit I'm not a fan of the "Samsung" look at all which is why I bought HTC in the past to begin with. I didn't want to be a part of the flock.
Hey guys,
I'm looking to get the 10 but imported, could someone (especially looking for someone with Optus) check their box to see what specific model it is (e.g. 10h or 10u)?
Thanks guys
The Telstra model is a HTC 10h
ICE (InsertCoin) v2.0.6 supports Telstra also now too. Thanks @baadnewz
morgy59 said:
The Telstra model is a HTC 10h
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Awesome, thanks morgy59
Found out that Telstra's policy for DOA/ELF replacements are within 30 days of purchase. Since a return will result in a repair, I'll wait to see if the OTA will fix the NFC issue first before sending back.
Has anyone experienced an NFC issue on Telstra stock, only to have it disappear after switching to a cusom ROM?
brantp said:
Found out that Telstra's policy for DOA/ELF replacements are within 30 days of purchase. Since a return will result in a repair, I'll wait to see if the OTA will fix the NFC issue first before sending back.
Has anyone experienced an NFC issue on Telstra stock, only to have it disappear after switching to a cusom ROM?
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I found it worked perfectly fine on wwe 1.30 firmware using Leedroid. Now I'm on 1.53, hardly works at all
Sent from my SM-P605 using Tapatalk
It's doesn't read card on 1.53 on Optus build 710

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