I see some people quoting the FW of there radio.. Whats it for. Is it the wireless radio for BT and Wi-Fi or is it the actual radio that you listen to music off of. What effect does it have on the phone if you have another FW?
Thanks in advance guys,,
Radio handles everything wireless related like Bluetooth, GSM, UMTS, HSDPA, Wifi, GPS, etc.
All FroYo radios are interchangeable. This means, you can use the radio of your choice together with the kernel of your choice and the ROM of your choice.
Ok so does that mean that the more updated it is the quicker or more stable wifi is? or it doesnt matter what FW you have for it. Thanks
retluop said:
Ok so does that mean that the more updated it is the quicker or more stable wifi is? or it doesnt matter what FW you have for it. Thanks
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Newest doesn't always mean better..its really trial and error to see which one works best for you..not all modems work the same on every phone. For example, I use JPM modem, gives me best signal and battery life at my house..having a better signal can help battery cause its not always trying to search for a signal..but JPM might not work as good for you, JPP might give you better results ..so really just have to try a few a see what's best
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Right now, I'm running NRG'z latest July 17th MaxSense ROM with radio version 4.48.25.20 and I appear to get better reception than with his previous july 10th ROM
Can the radio you flash improve/worsen your signal?
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Smith
Yes, flashing a new radio can affect your reception, as well as your GPS lock time etc.
That's all I needed to know, thanks for the quick reply!
Regards
Smith
New question:
I installed the radio version in my sig, and now I get sporadic reception. Meaning, I will have full bars one moment, then no bars the next.
Any reason for this?
Sounds odd, could just be a temporary problem with the cell masts in your area. If it persists, try flashing a different radio ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=549939
Yeah it's really weird. I will literally have full service, both phone and data, and then none.
How long do you think I should leave a radio flashed and experiment with it before I flash a new one?
PS: thanks for the move, wasn't sure if I was in the right section.
did u switch to radio ver 4.49.25.91? is it workin for that at&t tilt 2?
Is there a way to see what ver of stock radio i got on here before i flash? and is there a way to get it off the phone? thanks
can i use Rhodium_Radio_4.49.25.91, i dont see if it supports AT&T?
LiquidXed said:
can i use Rhodium_Radio_4.49.25.91, i dont see if it supports AT&T?
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It works better than my POS stock ROM by att.
And to check your settings and your radio version, go to settings (within Sense, not start menu) phone information, software information, radio. Bam.
Anyways, back on track, what is with the sporadic issue it's really upsetting! Perfect service, then a dropped call. WTF
Can someone please explain to me radio updates? Are they the same thing as modems updates?
I recently changed my stock epic 4g to Syndicate Frozen and I have noticed that where I used to get a wonderful wifi signal, it can hardly pick up a signal. Not at my home, but in other places.
So I recognize this needs some tweaking, but I could use some knowledgeable well explained info before I just start updating. I've made mistakes before that has brought the odin out in me when I act without haste so I'd rather not go through that for the forth time
Any info and or links would be greatly appreciated.
Development section?
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Yes
That's where I found the ROM.
Maybe a special radio or modem is needed to properly supplement the ROM.
Sorry if I offended you.
I don't know much lol but I believe they are the same (radios & modems). Its a very simple flash with odin just put modem.tar in phone slot not pda, takes maybe 30 second for a modem. But as it goes backup first always. Also, hate to tell you but you posted this in the wrong area. This thread should be in q&a section.
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I appreciate your response, but I'm looking for more info on specifics. What radio is best for wifi or what radio is best for 4g or what radio is best a custom ROM.
I suppose I'll post elsewhere. I hope I can find the right place to post these sorts of questions.
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What radio is best for wifi or what radio is best for 4g or what radio is best a custom ROM.
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I believe the radio/modem/baseband firmware has no bearing on either WiFi or 4G.
i know the modem doesn't impact wifi (use the same modem for EH06 vs an EC05 rom and you'll see a difference in wifi signal strength) but i don't play with 4g enough to see if the modem affects anything. 4g is still too spotty in my area to use regularly..
use the same modem for EH06 vs an EC05 rom and you'll see a difference in wifi signal strength
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So this is my problem. I never use 4G either but the wifi is a problem, especially when I'm using public networks.
Thanks for the info.
I am using SyndicateFrozen Rom 1.2 and I installed the EH06 modem and noticed a big difference over the EC05 modem.
Do you know where I can find this modem?
There is a bunch of them here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1123103
Android development its stickied all the modems...and I think I heard that the modem has control over wifi/4g/bluetooth. I personlly dont think wifi tho
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I believe the radio/modem/baseband firmware has no bearing on either WiFi or 4G.
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Nope, none of the modems produce better 4G for me. Getting 8Mbps on EC05. I'm sticking with it until official GB.
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I know for sure my wifi reception is worse on this new ROM (Frozen Syndicate). I'm going to flash the radio for ECO5 and see if that helps.
So the Frozen Syndicate ROM started throwing an error that interfering with my incoming and outgoing calls and voice mails. I've switched to StarskyROM Alpha v2 EH17 and so far I'm very pleased.
But I'm seeing that my wi-fi is not at full strength, even though I'm right next to the router. I know they say to try different modems and find the right one.
But I'm looking for a method. What should I try first? EH17 because that's in the name of the ROM? Or EC05 because that's in the Baseband version? Or should I go through the list and try them all? If so, how do I test them to see which one is most effective?
Thanks.
Hi
I Am Running The Latest Cm7 (7.1) and its has been great in everything. The Major Problem is The Wifi Range in This rom, i am standing in front of the router and all i get is 2 bars of wifi so i would like to know if there is a solution for that.
i am using the 2.6.35.14 lordmod kernel 8.5 cfs + 2wcr
and the baseband version : 12.54.60.25u_26.09.04.11_M2
is There a solution for that please?
should i change the radio or something?
if so what is recomended and where i cant get it.
And Thanks For You Help Brothers
Is your battery door damaged? Try removing it, clean the metal contacts and apply it again. The battery door houses the wifi antenna so maybe that might help.
If that doesn't work then try flashing a new Radio and its corresponding RIL as well.
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Hi
I Am Running The Latest Cm7 (7.1) and its has been great in everything. The Major Problem is The Wifi Range in This rom, i am standing in front of the router and all i get is 2 bars of wifi so i would like to know if there is a solution for that.
i am using the 2.6.35.14 lordmod kernel 8.5 cfs + 2wcr
and the baseband version : 12.54.60.25u_26.09.04.11_M2
is There a solution for that please?
should i change the radio or something?
if so what is recomended and where i cant get it.
And Thanks For You Help Brothers
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i would have a look at your wireless router to make sure it's not that first
does the internet speed feel fast like normal? sometimes the UI can report the wrong number of bars but you actually have good signal.
If those two things don't work, flashing a new radio might help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=877295
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i would have a look at your wireless router to make sure it's not that first
does the internet speed feel fast like normal? sometimes the UI can report the wrong number of bars but you actually have good signal.
If those two things don't work, flashing a new radio might help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=877295
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No The Speed is Normal but If I went to another room the wifi signal will be 0 i didnt have the problem on a sense rom (leedroid) but i hate sense. And The router is new and very good.The Problem is Just from the phone cz there isnt the same problem on my brother's iphone.
And Thanks For Your Help Bro I really Apperciate That
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Is your battery door damaged? Try removing it, clean the metal contacts and apply it again. The battery door houses the wifi antenna so maybe that might help.
If that doesn't work then try flashing a new Radio and its corresponding RIL as well.
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Yeah I Notice That when i remove My Hand From The Battery door wifi goes much better but u know when i type i put my hand on the battery cover so it blocks the antenna its just on cm that im facing this problem i think i should change the radio
Thanks Bro
Well i have a big problem, i'm using the DINC2 over a GSM network with the 900Mhz freq for 3G.
I had the 2.3.4 then i downgraded the rom to 2.3.3 using the method posted in the development section.
Then installed CM7 and everything was perfect until the moment i made a nandroid backup, after that the handset went crazy, first dropping the 3G until the point that it drops the signal completely not even gsm.
I have tried several radio version and the problem persists, i'am willing to go back to official 2.3.4 if the problem is solved but again since i'm not in the US i cannot upgrade the device via OTA.
I need help i cannot use it without 3G.
EDIT: I managed to get it to work stable at 2G, but whenever it makes the handover to 3G it drops the signal completely and return back to 2G, it works stable if i leave it in GSM only.
Have you found anything out? This us exactly what my phone is doing. Installed touch pros beta 3 ICS and had a sporatic signal (like it'd be fine and for no reason I'd have no service). Yesterday I installed beta 6 and everythings fine until I got it set up and did a nandroid. I am using the 722 radio, but saw a little about a 1111 radio...have u tried that radio?
Touchpros ics rom does not officially support GSM, it works in general but there is no support for it. This means that you can use ics but there are multiple issues, like the radio dying when you restart your phone.
So you can use it but remember it is not finished
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Touchpros ics rom does not officially support GSM, it works in general but there is no support for it. This means that you can use ics but there are multiple issues, like the radio dying when you restart your phone.
So you can use it but remember it is not finished
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I just read Touchpro won't be supporting this ROM any longer, do you know of this is true? Or will there be further development with it? I really like it so far but not sure I can deal with this radio issue...thanks for the input!
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Have you found anything out? This us exactly what my phone is doing. Installed touch pros beta 3 ICS and had a sporatic signal (like it'd be fine and for no reason I'd have no service). Yesterday I installed beta 6 and everythings fine until I got it set up and did a nandroid. I am using the 722 radio, but saw a little about a 1111 radio...have u tried that radio?
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Tried that radio but is the same bro.
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Hi all,
I have been changing custom roms almost every time,AOSP,Sense and MIUI,kernels,radios.
The problem is my wifi range is not far. It always needs to be at least few feet from the router to get coverage.
Any suggestion?
I am currently running :
ROM : Hydrogen 2.2 FINAL
Kernel :Lordmod 8.7b CFS
Radio : 12.62.60.27U_26.13.04.19_M
Thank you.
Strange, if you tried different radios...
Mine is 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.15_M3, you might try to flash this one and see if it gets any better, if it doesn't, I suppose it's a hardware related problem (contact your reseller).
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Strange, if you tried different radios...
Mine is 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.15_M3, you might try to flash this one and see if it gets any better, if it doesn't, I suppose it's a hardware related problem (contact your reseller).
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Thanks dude. Yeah, i have tried radios like !2.65, 12.62,12.54 etc.. coverage for phone is perfect,but for wifi it sucks a lot. Terrible i must say. Have to be real close to the router where else my Bold and Ipad can even go further.
I will give the radio you recommend a try. What i realized is that,whenever i put my palm to cover the battery cover,it seems that the wifi coverage dropping.
I know that,the antenna is at the battery slot,but that means it has to do with hardware,not kernel,radio of firmware.
CONFIRMED!! my DHD has a problem for its WIFI - Antenna.
Most radio n kernel tried. but none solved the problem.