[Q] Reception... - Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello, i have purchased my Htc desire Hd a few days ago and i love it. I came across these forums and found them very helpful. I decided to _root my phone and install the latest Cm ROM and all went well. When i bought the phone the supplier (three) said that i would be able to get speeds up to to 6mb on the mobile broadband in my area. Sadly this is not the case as i am on EDGE.
I was wondering is there anyway to boost signal either by app or a different radio or ROM.
Thanks in advance.

Well, it could be from some setting maybe, but if i was in your shoes i'd ask the people in the Original Thread.
When upgrading from an fairly old ROM to a new ROM, i'd suggest the flashing of a new radio.
BE CAREFUL, AS FLASHING RADIOS ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
See the OP of the ROM thread and see if flashing a radio is mentioned (if its not mentioned on the thread, dont flash a new radio, or you can ask them if you can). Normally, ROM are supplied with a RECOMMENDED radio that works perfectly with it.
So ask the people in that thread (or see the OP) if and which radio you should flash.
FLASHING RADIOS COULD BRICK YOUR PHONE, AND ONLY YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR BRICKING IT
- just a little warning with a happy face

Thanks alot for your time I didnt know flashing radios was as dangerous :/ i've done it twice. well thanks for the warning with the happy face
Is there any fail safes for flashing ? anything like roms or radios ?
Thanks in advance

By 'Fail Safes' do you mean 'a mechanism that manages failures and results in minimum harm'? (just googled it )
If so, well, android itself has MANY mechanisms. And by flashing ROMs, all it does is overwrite the current files. So flashing something (given that the script to flash it is correct - if not, then it wont flash - or could flash it to the wrong place) doesnt have any fail safes, which is why, if an incorrect radio is flashed, the phone wont do anything, but when you come to boot it, it could be bricked (worst possible case).
Flashing ROMs with errors can be fixed easily if you know how. Just build a flashable .zip file that'll overwrite the files that have errors with correct files.... - determining the error could be done by using 'adb logcat'

Thanks ! you couldn't have done more Thanks again for everything i will be more cautious when flashing Another big thanks !
Luke

Your Welcome , anytime

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ROM Flashing Question - Is it possible to safeguard the device for reflashing?

Hello,
I have a question that I have wanted to ask for ages and have never found the answer:
Is there a way I can 'safeguard' my phone so if something goes wrong in the flashing process I can re-flash any ROM onto it and not the original device ROM?
I mean, could I put some special bootloader on first before flashing or something?
I ask this because for my device there is currently no original ROM (XDA Cosmo) - and I would like to test out some ROMs but am concerned I'll brick my device. I haven't had a problem yet doing it, but who knows - it does seem to happen to people even when they do everything right. And I don't think I'm the only person with this problem.
Any advice from more experienced members?
Thanks
A Bricked Device, Or Temporary You Cannot Reboot Your Mobile Device
uccellino said:
Hello,
I have a question that I have wanted to ask for ages and have never found the answer:
Is there a way I can 'safeguard' my phone so if something goes wrong in the flashing process I can re-flash any ROM onto it and not the original device ROM?
I mean, could I put some special bootloader on first before flashing or something?
I ask this because for my device there is currently no original ROM (XDA Cosmo) - and I would like to test out some ROMs but am concerned I'll brick my device. I haven't had a problem yet doing it, but who knows - it does seem to happen to people even when they do everything right. And I don't think I'm the only person with this problem.
Any advice from more experienced members?
Thanks
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I have so called bricked my test device more than 100 times and each time I have unbricked it each time. So never panic if you brick your mobile device. I have even bricked the wifi several time, I just unbricked the wifi also, have fun with the new 6.1 ROM'S with out worry............!
Technology said:
I have so called bricked my test device more than 100 times and each time I have unbricked it each time. So never panic if you brick your mobile device. I have even bricked the wifi several time, I just unbricked the wifi also, have fun with the new 6.1 ROM'S with out worry............!
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I like your idea and your optimistic view
The problem is, I've read so often: "solve this error by reflashing with your original ROM", just I don't have one... and sofar I've haven't been able to recreate one. I did however hear about downgrading the bootloader before doing a real ROM flash and thought maybe this could be a solution...
Just re-read this: Excalibur Update SPL (USPL) 1.11
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=329605&highlight=wm6+excalibur+S620
And read this:
EDIT:
You can now also flash the USPL allowing you to flash any unsigned (cooked ROM or ROM module, e.g. radio or OS) or signed ROM with any model/vendor ID. The USPL substitutes your SPL until you perform a full ROM update. Consider it as an extra insurance in case something goes wrong with flashing cooked ROMs or any other ROM update !
Instructions:
1. Run the USPL (Excalibur USPL- CID BYPASS.zip)
2. Run the ROMUpdateUtility.exe (Excalibur-USPL-RUU.zip)
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Does this mean even if something goes wrong flashing, I can still flash something else back (not the original ROM)?
I suppose another question I have is: Is a CID unlock, eg. from IMEI-check, permament?
Check this link to see if your official ROM is listed.
Official ROM Collection
Mikey1022 said:
Check this link to see if your official ROM is listed.
Official ROM Collection
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Unfortunately not There seems to be no XDA Cosmo ROM image anywhere.

Radio, Radio update explanation please

I have been happily flashing ROM's, creating a Goldcard for a couple of weeks since getting my Hero and have just done a Radio update. I just realised I have no idea what the Radio update actually does.
Could someone explain in fairly simple terms what it is all about, I guess I have cat blood and curiosity has got the better of me
Sure. The radio update flashes the software on the little 'chip' that deals with mobile network/GPS/WiFI/Bluetooth etc. (basically all communications).
The update changes the software to a newer version, which can give better signal and battery life (It's a bit like flashing a normal ROM, except it's only for the communications hardware or baseband as iPhone users call it).
For more info, see http://android.modaco.com/content/h...-update-zip-format-for-gsm-hero/#entry1059164 which also gives you a list of them
Thanks for the prompt reply and simple terms. I am almost getting to the stage where I am qualified to make a phone call
Ah, great, I was wondering about this too. Is there any difference which radio rom you flash apart from GSM/CDMA? (My Hero has a suspicious "EU" in it which the roms I've seen online have not. Might just be some versioning, but then again it might be "europe"...)
How do you update your radio? Do you have to wipe?
EU doesnt mean europe, it is a way of identifying the radio version, like there is JU, JH, etc.
I found this out from other sources in the mean while (and forgot about this thread; it's been a couple of weeks after all), but thanks for replying anyway, it'll surely help the next guy wondering.
torstenk said:
How do you update your radio? Do you have to wipe?
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In the link posted a few posts up, you'll find the radio updates in the update.zip format needed to update via recovery mode, like any other custom ROM flash to your phone. However, Radio updates are typically included in the official RUU updates as well, but those will obviously unroot your phone.
Aside from increasing battery life/signal strength, radio updates can bring bugfixes and features. Newer OS ROMs typically work best with the latest Radio ROMs. After I rooted, I had an "EU" radio on my Telus Hero, and I couldn't make long distance calls unless the phone number had a "+" in front of it in my contact list. Updating the radio fixed that. Hope this info helps.
yeah it helped
But i dont understand the order of updating. First i transfer the update of the ROM to the phone and call it update.zip and the flash that ROM. But then i have to boot up the phone, to transfer the new radio and boot that.
Can it be true that i have to boot the phone and then tranfer the new radio, and the go into bootloader and flash the new update.zip?
torstenk said:
yeah it helped
But i dont understand the order of updating. First i transfer the update of the ROM to the phone and call it update.zip and the flash that ROM. But then i have to boot up the phone, to transfer the new radio and boot that.
Can it be true that i have to boot the phone and then tranfer the new radio, and the go into bootloader and flash the new update.zip?
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OK. Well, the file doesn't *have* to be called update.zip. The recovery image has an option to choose a zip file, which makes things much much easier, as you can flash several files without rebooting, although I believe you have to reboot as part of the radio flash process. With this in mind, I would flash the OS update first, then the radio update. However, it really doesn't matter what order you flash them in. While the OS and radio rely on each other for the phone to operate properly, they are completely separate and individual from a flashing standpoint. They both get flashed in the exact same way from the recovery image, however with the radio, rebooting the phone is a necessary part of the process. If you were (for some dumb reason) to flash the radio and then remove the battery before the phone had completely rebooted, you'd end up with a broken (and possibly bricked) phone.
I wouldn't flash a radio without having an os installed, so if you have wiped then flash an os first. Just to make sure everything goes smooth.
A new radio file won't install until you do the first boot after installing which from memory is forced on you, so you will want to have a rom installed.
Thanks for the information about radio, quite useful. I have tried several ROMs lately but haven´t touched the radio yet. I guess if update to more recent one can improve battery and signal as it has been mentioned before.
I will try and see how my Hero behaves
jsampedro said:
Thanks for the information about radio, quite useful. I have tried several ROMs lately but haven´t touched the radio yet. I guess if update to more recent one can improve battery and signal as it has been mentioned before.
I will try and see how my Hero behaves
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Yeah once again just make sure you install the radio for your phone type.
E.g. GSM (I am guessing as you are on this forum and not he sprint one)
Lennyuk said:
Yeah once again just make sure you install the radio for your phone type.
E.g. GSM (I am guessing as you are on this forum and not he sprint one)
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So basically you just have to watch out if the radio is for GSM or CDMA and then you are good to go?
alpha124 said:
So basically you just have to watch out if the radio is for GSM or CDMA and then you are good to go?
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Yes
And don't panic when it takes up to 5 mins to boot first time.
Radio update
HI ALL
please ,if i flah the radio , i loste des root ?.
And please wish methode to flash wihtout lost the root
PS:I have the hero
thanks for help
flashing radio doesn't do anything to the rom, you won't lose your root.
thanks Lennyuk,
Please you confirm that if i flash only the radio ,the root is not pacted ?
Sorry for my bad english and my bad request

[Q] Bricked because of Radio?

Hey, there. I flashed CM7 yesterday, but I had the GPSbug and WIFI wasnt working that good.
I read in a few threads, that chaning the radio would help solving that issue. So I took the Vision_RADIO_12.22.60.09b_26.02.01.15 form http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=970809&highlight=Radio and used the rename-update method.
But now the phone wont even boot anymore. I can press whatever combination with the power button... it is dead. Is there anything I can do to get it to work again?
TobiS
Ouch, that sucks. I don't know why everyone ignored this. So bump, cuz I would hate to be in your situation. BTW, I know nothing that could help you
Sent from my SilverBullet "HTCDesireZ running CM7"
I know you mentioned that you tried all key combinations, but did you try power+volume down to see if you can get into the bootloader?
Yep, I tried that. Today I sent my phone in to get it repaired. Hopefully the Service crew wont get it to run so that I get a replacement (cause they cant see that i rooted and bricked it myself) and I don't have to pay that.
I played a little bit dumb and said it happend at an official update... so I'll keep you informed.
In the radio - thread i read, that I am not the only one... so be warned when flashing radios.
Wow, I'm lucky to read your post I guess (well I was actively looking for posts similar to my problem as good netiquette requires ....
I just rooted my Desire Z which required me to downgrade my radio, but I have a similar problem with the gingervillain rom.. Although wifi worked just fine after I rooted the phone and before installing gingervillain....
So upgrading radio is a big nono? Downgrading went just fine....
I'll try a different rom first I guess..
Still leaves me with a few questions... (thanks in advance....)
* Radio is seperate from android custom rom?
* upgrading radio could unroot my phone?
Or should upgrading my radio be just fine.... (well obviously not according to the TS)
I dont exactly know what bricked my phone in the end. I guess the radio zip file was corrupt. The file works fine at other devices. When you use the fastboot method and just use the *.img everything should be fine.
Radio won't unroot your phone and I guess it does not make a difference wether you down- or upgrade your radio. If the file is corrupt it will brick your phone. But that can happen at every change via Bootloader I guess.
Keep us posted on what happens, specifically if they end up finding out you rooted your phone =)
to flash hboot/radio the safest way is always fastboot NEVER EVER EVEREVER in recovery
Ok guys. I was verysurprised to hold my beloved Desire Z in my hands today. The HTC Service Team made it in three days. Compared to other Support I know that is awesome.
But now to the point everybody of you want to know. Obviously the Support Team didn'tget the phone to boot either. They changed the main platine (dunno if this is translated correct)on warranty, so I dont have to pay a penny.
Got the phone now with the 1.82.405.1 Build. So now I have to start the whole rooting thing again... but I guess I wont touch the radio again.

Can't use mobile networks on Custom Rom & Boot Loop

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.
NotByNormalDesign said:
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!
big_smile said:
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!!

Info regarding what can be flashed to VZW M9's

Hey guys, this is my first HTC device. I've been reading through the threads here and in the intl forum and I just wanted to get a little info in one place as to what we can flash for this device. I sent mine off to someone with a Java Card, so now that I'm good to go, I wanted to see what all I (and other VZW users) can do at this early stage in the game. I know that until there is an easier way to S-Off/root/etc than sending your device to someone it is still kinda rocky as to development on this particular device, but I've heard mixed reviews on what ROMs/kernels are good to flash.
I assume that as long as I've got a custom recovery, flashing ROMs on this device would be the same as the other devices I've used... just pick the file in TWRP and flash, right?
As far as ROMs go, I've read that ViperOne works, along with InsertCoin with nothing extra.. just flash and go apparently. As for other ROMs, a little editing and some files from the stock VZW ROM should make them work, right? What files exactly would be needed?
Basically, if you've flashed anything, post your results here. What works, what doesn't, anything I should do before I start flashing myself. Any good threads I should read before I jump in. Thanks guys!
I have a thread about the roms in this forum named VZW M9 roms.
Basically the ones you've named I've tried with success. Also LeeDrOiD rom added Verizon support today. Build 7.5.
jtommyj said:
I have a thread about the roms in this forum named VZW M9 roms.
Basically the ones you've named I've tried with success. Also LeeDrOiD rom added Verizon support today. Build 7.5.
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I never claimed to be a genius I've read through your thread, that's where I got the ROMs that worked... My brain wasn't working at full capacity when I made the thread. Thanks.
That being said though, lets assume that a soft-brick occurs. How would one go about fixing that? In my experience with the S4 and the device I had previous to that, it was simple to fix a soft-brick as long as I still had recovery access. Would the same be true for the M9? What about reverting to stock.. as in stock recovery, firmware, etc. Also, from what I've seen, adb tends to be used a bit more for this device than others that I'm used to. Not that I have a problem with it, I just haven't used it very much and will likely have to brush up a little bit on the nuances of it. I just don't want to create a $650 paperweight so I want to be absolutely sure that what I'm doing can be fixed, and that I avoid doing things that CAN'T be fixed.
lordcheeto03 said:
I never claimed to be a genius I've read through your thread, that's where I got the ROMs that worked... My brain wasn't working at full capacity when I made the thread. Thanks.
That being said though, lets assume that a soft-brick occurs. How would one go about fixing that? In my experience with the S4 and the device I had previous to that, it was simple to fix a soft-brick as long as I still had recovery access. Would the same be true for the M9? What about reverting to stock.. as in stock recovery, firmware, etc. Also, from what I've seen, adb tends to be used a bit more for this device than others that I'm used to. Not that I have a problem with it, I just haven't used it very much and will likely have to brush up a little bit on the nuances of it. I just don't want to create a $650 paperweight so I want to be absolutely sure that what I'm doing can be fixed, and that I avoid doing things that CAN'T be fixed.
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Well first thing you need to have a custom recovery flashed.
Then you would need to backup your stock system. If you are in a soft brick then volume up and power being held at the same time should get you out of it.
There should not be a need to refresh firmware since the original firmware is all we have. I do believe an Ruu is being worked on currently.
Final word- if you're unsure,don't!!

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