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Newest leaked radio breaking phones?

What's the verdict on this? I was running the leaked Gingerbread radio, seemed to be working fine. But I read in one of the ROM threads in the Dev section that the new radio is breaking phones. Apparently after some amount of time running it it completely breaks WiFi... permanently.
What's the story on this? It came from a dev directly, though he said he wasn't sure that is what caused it, he said his phone had to be replaced, and that others had had the issue with the leaked radio as well. Coming from a dev, it freaked me out enough to flash back to the stock radio immediately.
Prior to the GB leak, I'd been running the most recent leaked Evo radio (4/8 I think?) Also seemingly without any problems. Was that radio causing any issues?

Do you have the original post? What development said this?
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Ditto. I've ran it since it leaked. And I've never had a problem. And I've ran all the leaked evo ones as well.
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He may have been referring to the leaked GB radio for the HTC Thunderbolt. A lot of people have reported bricks from it.

i've been running this radio since it came out, with wifi on most of the time, and haven't had any issues

I've heard this too, and it was in reference to the incredible 5.06 radio. I used it for a short time and it was fine (aside from terrible data speeds) but I'm not really inclined to risk it in the event that there is a correlation between those problems and the new radio.

Had to dig for it.... I have read thru so many threads, but here is what I'm referring to:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1109355&page=15
Newtoroot is the dev who said that he suspected the new radio broke his WiFi. But a few other people in that thread say they've also had issues or heard that the new radio causes issues with WiFi that can be permanent.

Well ive seen about two people running the leaked radio go into an endless bootloop that doesnt allow you to go into recovery or anything just bootloop after bootloop after bootloop...so technically no hboot=brick idk what other problems it causes but it could be the same as the thunderbolt radio corrupting the emmc. I wouldnt recommend staying on the leaked radio if you really dont have to. Try out the Official Evo Gb Radio if you want the newest

My wife and I both have rooted Dincs, I was playing around flashing different radios on my dinc and comparing signal and data speeds, and GPS lock acquisition, between mine and hers. Hers is stock OTA ROM and stock radio. I tried the Evo 4.08 and the latest GB leak, I saw virtually NO difference in speeds or signal between my phone and hers, with them side by side.
- DSLreports.com consistently reported download speeds ~500-700 kbps
- Signal strength consistently -86 to -90 db
-GPS locks in about 8-10 seconds
both phones were very consistent regardless what radio I had ok my phone. That's enough to convince me that the stock radio is good enough for me

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My wife and I both have rooted Dincs, I was playing around flashing different radios on my dinc and comparing signal and data speeds, and GPS lock acquisition, between mine and hers. Hers is stock OTA ROM and stock radio. I tried the Evo 4.08 and the latest GB leak, I saw virtually NO difference in speeds or signal between my phone and hers, with them side by side.
- DSLreports.com consistently reported download speeds ~500-700 kbps
- Signal strength consistently -86 to -90 db
-GPS locks in about 8-10 seconds
both phones were very consistent regardless what radio I had ok my phone. That's enough to convince me that the stock radio is good enough for me
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Yea the stock radio is good i just wanted to try something new and flash a radio im on 4.08 thing about switching to the offcial evo gb radio

I ran 4.08 for a few months. I had no problems with it. The GPS *seemed* to lock faster, but the testing today has me thinking it must have been more where I was or something else giving the faster locks. I'm going to try some more radios tonight and test side by side with my wife's dinc just to see if any of them actually makes a significant difference.

I've been using the leaked 10.05 radio since it came out and have had no problem with it ever. My wifi has never ceased to work and since I use it about 99% of the time you can bet this radio is safe.
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Anyone tried 2.15.00.11.19 and notice any drawbacks over the Evo Official?
Been running 2.15.00.11.19 since couple days after it hit and have had no adverse effects but hearing the Evo Official is good is giving me an itch that just has to be scratched. If someone says not to switch, it's no better, I'll leave it be. If however the EO is better.... AAAAA Flashing I will go!

which radio are we talking about? 05.02 or 05.06?

Well I've read 5.06 is the leaked and had bricked (no hboot, boot loop) so guessing 5.02 would be the official unless I'm wrong which is not uncommon.
Have great gps and call service, data is just miserable lately on 3g. If not radio, it's got to be big red slowing down in area to better support 4g.
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Does Jelly Bean fix the signal / data drop issue of Galaxy Nexus?

Guys, I love my galaxy nexus and it's as smooth as those quad core phones, however the signal / data drop issue is Really bothering me, even though it has gotten better by flashing RIL from 4.0.3, I still wanna see this completely fixed, any similar issue in JB?
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hongkongtom said:
Guys, I love my galaxy nexus and it's as smooth as those quad core phones, however the signal / data drop issue is Really bothering me, even though it has gotten better by flashing RIL from 4.0.3, I still wanna see this completely fixed, any similar issue in JB?
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As far as I am aware its just some small tweaks. There are not new radios that I am aware of for cdma.
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it is the same radios as the 4.0.4 ICS build. so there probably wont be much if any difference at all in signal strength or data drops.

turdbogls said:
it is the same radios as the 4.0.4 ICS build. so there probably wont be much if any difference at all in signal strength or data drops.
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There's a new radio (GSM): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27984155&postcount=1096
Can't comment on data and/or signal drops since I've never been affected with any regularity.

they really need to find a permanent fix for the radios. i did a speed test with my nexus right next to my uncles thunderbolt and he was getting around 18mbps, while i was getting only 9mbps. Rediculous

It's even worse for me.
I had few data drops, my issue was I'd lose data at random times yet it'd still show that I had strong signal.
My data is even more inconsistent than before with the new radio.

chw2006 said:
It's even worse for me.
I had few data drops, my issue was I'd lose data at random times yet it'd still show that I had strong signal.
My data is even more inconsistent than before with the new radio.
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strongly agreed

chw2006 said:
It's even worse for me.
I had few data drops, my issue was I'd lose data at random times yet it'd still show that I had strong signal.
My data is even more inconsistent than before with the new radio.
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disagree
data is working just fine for me. Hasn't been long enough to determine if it's better yet, but so far so good.
I'm on StraightTalk-ATT at the moment.

I've actually been struggling with that on 4.0.4 but been using stock/unrooted JB with XXLA2 and haven't suffered any drops.
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Data is working fine for me!
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also had data drops with XXLA2 nearly every day. until now, not with XXLF1...but not really representative after one day...keep fingers crossed, that the new radion fixed that!

Hi,
I have random signal drops on my Gnex GSM when phone is on 3g network, and when is on 2g network I don't have it.
I really hope that new radio will fix the issue.
Do anybody know when JB will be available for update?
Thanks

AdmirAA said:
Hi,
I have random signal drops on my Gnex GSM when phone is on 3g network, and when is on 2g network I don't have it.
I really hope that new radio will fix the issue.
Do anybody know when JB will be available for update?
Thanks
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Google said the OTA will begin to roll out Mid July. If you are lucky you will get the OTA as soon as is released. Else, you might need to wait until your device gets it.

I switched back to XXLA02 along with the 4.0.4 bootloader, so far so good. That's how bad it was for me. Data would drop out like crazy.
I was seriously contemplating returning the phone and buying the Google Play one.

Well, the phone is near perfect except that, I tried kk6 RIL with xxla2 radio with minimum data drop and no signal lost, somebody said tdvkk6 RIL is good with xxla2.radio , will try that to see if it fixs the problem.
Well, hope Google permanently fix it when official JB comes out.
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The initial 4.0.4 update has the data drop issues but not long after google push out another update to fix it. The kernel version was updated so if you guys with data drop issues should check your kernel version to make sure you really have the latest updates. I have issues after the first 4.0.4 update but was fixed with the 2nd update.

hwmook said:
The initial 4.0.4 update has the data drop issues but not long after google push out another update to fix it. The kernel version was updated so if you guys with data drop issues should check your kernel version to make sure you really have the latest updates. I have issues after the first 4.0.4 update but was fixed with the 2nd update.
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Not in my case, I never had "screen off signal lost " actually, my signal lost was occasionally but pretty consistent with 1-2 times a day no matter I traveled around or stay at 1 place for the whole day. The 2nd update did me no good neither. People from another thread said JB is clean on this for now.
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Petarsson said:
also had data drops with XXLA2 nearly every day. until now, not with XXLF1...but not really representative after one day...keep fingers crossed, that the new radion fixed that!
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no data drops since using JB (by bigxie)! seems got to me so far! :victory:

Petarsson said:
no data drops since using JB (by bigxie)! seems got to me so far! :victory:
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Glad to hear that, I am looking forward to the official OTA.
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Still weird signal issues after OTA update to JB here.

Flashing radios for the Nexus Maguro - Is it worth it ?

I just got my G Nex about 2 days ago. I absolutely love the phone, and manually updated it to Jelly Bean. It is a stock maguro phone, with the baseband/model being IM something something. Now, Has anyone flashed a new radio post jellybean ? and see any better speed with Data ?
I have Tmobile, and it seems almost like my HD2 data speed.

Theoretically it should be better. Give it a shot and see what happens.
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tr4656 said:
Theoretically it could be better. Give it a shot and see what happens.
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FYP.
There's no perfect radio. If your phone is working fine, just leave it be with the stock Jelly Bean radio (xxlf1).

saadkhan07 said:
I just got my G Nex about 2 days ago. I absolutely love the phone, and manually updated it to Jelly Bean. It is a stock maguro phone, with the baseband/model being IM something something. Now, Has anyone flashed a new radio post jellybean ? and see any better speed with Data ?
I have Tmobile, and it seems almost like my HD2 data speed.
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I'm also on Tmobile US and I got the XXLF1 radio with my JB ROM. When I did speed tests they were definitely very similar to my old radio on 4.0. However, I did notice that it would often lose connection with the Google servers (signal bars turn grey) and reconnect. I flashed the UGLA4 radio and I get the same speeds, but without the connection recycling. Not sure if you've had this problem but UGLA4 has always worked the best (or tied for best) so I stick with it. Flashing radios is easy as hell too, no reason not to (unless your service degrades, but then it's just as easy to flash back).

[Q] Fluctuating Signal.. 4.2

We all know 4.2 came out, I've been using it myself. The issue is though.. My signal became a source of weak point now. Before on 4.1 my signal stayed the same, 4 bars and usually 71-81dbm. Now on 4.2 its always at three bars and sometimes two with a high of 86-91 dBm. I haven't witnessed it go higher but I'm sure it has.
What is the issue? Do we need the radio to make the new update complete?
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I haven't seen any new radios for 4.2 yet I'm running 4.2 and haven't had any problems did you dirty or clean flash?

Always clean, I've used two stock 4.2 Roms rooted.
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Fluctuating Data
I did a clean flash and i haven't notice any problem with my data. one thing i could advice doing is to do a full wipe (even if you did one initially) and see how it is after that . other wise it could be a carrier issue

Froz3nsolid said:
I did a clean flash and i haven't notice any problem with my data. one thing i could advice doing is to do a full wipe (even if you did one initially) and see how it is after that . other wise it could be a carrier issue
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Don't see how it would be a carrier issue.. Rarely did my signal ever drop when I'm home. I'm constantly at four bars with blazing speed. Now it feels like something is sucking my phones insides out. Guess I'll check a 4.1.2 ROM and see what happens. I'm no stranger when it comes to flashing, I never restore or flash over.
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To all Verizon Galaxy Nexus peeps! on 4.3

I have read conflicting reports that some say 4.3 is GOOD on battery for our VZ nexus and some say it was horrible....
what are your findings? better? worse? same?

Most battery comments are subjective in nature.
If you perceive worse battery life then try a different kernel or get a new battery.

dvigue said:
I have read conflicting reports that some say 4.3 is GOOD on battery for our VZ nexus and some say it was horrible....
what are your findings? better? worse? same?
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Its always subjective. Try it yourself.
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I tried 4.3 and it was faster and with different kernel like mpokang it had good speed and battery life compared to 4.2.2. You just need to make sure you turn off wi-fi scanning even when off and something else in search or 4.3 will suck the battery down. My only complaint is my favorite ROM it's still 4.3 and the 3G to 4G tower switching doesn't work properly and as I travel allot this is a deal breaker for me as it drops calls so had to go back to 4.2.2 ROM. I heard the ROM's that are updated to 4.3.1 don't have the radio issues. This issue is also only on Verizon due to no new radio's yet from what I understand.

I've been using the Galaxy Nexus strictly on wifi for a while now. I recently updated it to 4.3, and while performance is GREAT, battery life is suffering, but I've felt no need to change anything because I'm always near a charger.

For me it's only been a bit of an improvement during regular every day use. Although If I try I can actually go almost a full day with one charge.

When i charge it peeps my phone

I was using 4.3.1 and battery seemed stellar. The radios is the big problem. It doesn't like bouncing between cells and 4G didn't seem to work.
http://droid-hive.com/index.php?/to...-aokp-sabermod-49-03-optimizations-11113-431/
His Rom was here but he recently moved.
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I revisited slim 4.3 build 2 seems to be working good will see Monday when I go to work and start jumping towers. Really want to be on PA but didn't work good for me and hasn't been updated in awhile. Hopefully Verizon releases 4.3 and they will revisit and fix it. I think us toro users are not going to get a good kit kat because of Verizon radio deal
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Lmao @4.3. Try 4.4 on ART. I've been on it all of a day but wow! You should have flashed 4.3 a long time ago. Its old news. Battery AND speed are crazy with ART. Could be placebo so I'm gonna wait a week or two to pass judgement but so far so good.

Mandelbrot.Benoit said:
Lmao @4.3. Try 4.4 on ART. I've been on it all of a day but wow! You should have flashed 4.3 a long time ago. Its old news. Battery AND speed are crazy with ART. Could be placebo so I'm gonna wait a week or two to pass judgement but so far so good.
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Is that a Verizon rom? Because it's the Verizon that was only updated to 4.2.2 and has issues with 4.3+
I looked through the Verizon Dev forums but nothing as you described. If a 4.3+ rom has a fully working non-wonky cellular radio, then please link.
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player911 said:
Is that a Verizon rom? Because it's the Verizon that was only updated to 4.2.2 and has issues with 4.3+
I looked through the Verizon Dev forums but nothing as you described. If a 4.3+ rom has a fully working non-wonky cellular radio, then please link.
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Yes its a Verizon ROM. I don't think any of the 4.3 ROMs had RADIO issues. The Verizon Nexus was Updated to 4.3 through asop including Binaries so there shouldn't be radio issues.
A couple people are reporting issues with 4.4 but it looks like they didn't flash new radios.
Maybe we aren't talking about the same thing? Could you link what you are talking about?
If you want me to link all the ROMs with working radios on 4.3+ that would be to many ROMs.

The problems I have is low signal areas if I have good signal I have no problems on 4.3
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tshelby73 said:
The problems I have is low signal areas if I have good signal I have no problems on 4.3
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This is probably true. I don't have any problems in my home town but in was in another big city and I had great signal but often kept finding my phone unable to grab a data connection. I had to keep resetting to restore it. Toggling airplane mode wouldn't resolve it.
The only I could think of is I was going through a nonserviced area and dropping data and it never reconnecting.
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Mandelbrot.Benoit said:
Lmao @4.3. Try 4.4 on ART. I've been on it all of a day but wow! You should have flashed 4.3 a long time ago. Its old news. Battery AND speed are crazy with ART. Could be placebo so I'm gonna wait a week or two to pass judgement but so far so good.
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Not sure where the 4.4 comment came from...especially since there aren't any stable 4.4 Roms for the GNex yet.
I have bad battery on 4.2 and 4.3. Performance is better though.
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Mpokang with nephelims seem to give me better battery life on 4.3 vs 4.2.2 might be that you can only use 1080 version on 4.2.2 I use cm version on 4.3
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nnbengboy2 said:
Not sure where the 4.4 comment came from...especially since there aren't any stable 4.4 Roms for the GNex yet.
I have bad battery on 4.2 and 4.3. Performance is better though.
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There are some slight graphical issues and reboots but for being dropped by Google the 4.4 ROMs aren't bad. Hopefully with the new GPU Binaries from TI those issues can get fixed.
The 4.4 comment came from the fact the OP is asking about 4.3 while 4.4 is being tested. I was pointing out he's a little late to the game and to get on it!! :silly:

Feels the same to me, same crappy GNex battery life lol
But it's not worse if that's what your wondering OP

Back on 4.2.2 4.3 still had some small data issues in low signal areas. Really the only thing I want is Bluetooth from 4.3 it works right and id tags come through to my stereo. Wonder if it can be back ported.
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I've had my Galaxy Nexus almost since the beginning, and I've tried a lot of roms.
You probably notice a lot of stuttering and general slowness on your Gnex. The Gnex was fine on 4.0. Something happened in 4.1, and it became slow as death. The only thing that ever seemed to fix this was doing a factory reset on your phone, wiping the data, and reinstalling your rom. People came up with varying ways to fix this slowness problem (root always required, of course), including modifying the dalvik heap growth limit and readahead sizes. Other people used a program called LagFix in the Play Store that basically was a manual TRIM, because there was a problem with certain Samsung phones where they refused to trim the filesystem.
Jelly Bean 4.3 fixed all of that. Google committed some changes to the source that built trim into Android. To put it in perspective, my random read speeds on my phone were 0.4 Mb/sec before installing 4.3. My speeds now are 1.6 Mb/sec. Sequential read/write improved by an order of magnitude.
If you're not on Android 4.3, yet, you really need to do it. Android 4.3 helped my battery life not necessarily because it inherently consumes less power, but because it dramatically improved my I/O speeds; when my phone wakes, it doesn't have to wake as long to access random pieces of storage.
On top of this, ever since I can remember, the radio switchoff between Wi-Fi, 1X, 3G, and 4G on the Verizon Galaxy Nexus has been atrocious. Ever since I got the phone, it would regularly take me 30 seconds to a minute for data to come back up as soon as the phone switched to a different wireless standard. The latest Shiny rom (10/11/13) finally was able to fix that, so my radio switches happen in less than 10 seconds, now.
Finally, I've tried random kernels, including Franco, Trinity, Lean, Tiny, Golden, and GLaDOS. All of them have affected battery life and speed marginally and in various ways (and some of them caused me a lot of reboots after a week, or so, of use), but the one that has really--actually--improved the snappiness of my phone has been the BIGMEM version of Fancy Kernel. Fancy Kernel's thread is here; I'm running on version pre44-3-big.