Just wondering, my radio for the most part works fine. Having some WiFi connectivity issues here and there (connection drops lots of packets after a while and it's better to revert to 3G) but that could be rom-based as it's a recent thing. Other issue is the phone takes far longer than my old N1 to pick up signal again after being underground (often have to switch on/off airplane mode) and this has been this way since day 1
In any case, they are minor issues, but I hear that updating radios can really unlock a lot of the phones data speed and battery potential.
So the question is how do I go about it? Is it just a matter of flashing the latest radio? Right now I have baseband XXLF1 (out of the box) and I've been looking at this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34045210 as the latest version, how do I know if it's compatible with my particular device?
Moreover, all of these basebands seem to have CWM flash capability, what about TWRP?
monkeyhatchet said:
Just wondering, my radio for the most part works fine. Having some WiFi connectivity issues here and there (connection drops lots of packets after a while and it's better to revert to 3G) but that could be rom-based as it's a recent thing. Other issue is the phone takes far longer than my old N1 to pick up signal again after being underground (often have to switch on/off airplane mode) and this has been this way since day 1
In any case, they are minor issues, but I hear that updating radios can really unlock a lot of the phones data speed and battery potential.
So the question is how do I go about it? Is it just a matter of flashing the latest radio? Right now I have baseband XXLF1 (out of the box) and I've been looking at this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34045210 as the latest version, how do I know if it's compatible with my particular device?
Moreover, all of these basebands seem to have CWM flash capability, what about TWRP?
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You could have asked that question in that thread.. But latest European gsm radio is XXLH1, and yes, those zips should be compatible with twrp.
sent from my Google Galaxy Nexus
bk201doesntexist said:
You could have asked that question in that thread.. But latest European gsm radio is XXLH1, and yes, those zips should be compatible with twrp.
sent from my Google Galaxy Nexus
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So will it work fine with my phone which is on AWS spectrum? I know Europe uses different frequencies. Sorry for the newbie question, I'm just nervous about bricking my phone.
Is it safe to flash a takju radio over a yakju device?
Also can't figure out what RIL is?
monkeyhatchet said:
So will it work fine with my phone which is on AWS spectrum? I know Europe uses different frequencies. Sorry for the newbie question, I'm just nervous about bricking my phone.
Is it safe to flash a takju radio over a yakju device?
Also can't figure out what RIL is?
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What carrier are you on?
It's not a newbie question, and I'm not sure it will work with AWS, but it should as it's just a subset of UMTS.
Yes, takju radios are the same as yakju radios
RIL = radio interface layer
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bk201doesntexist said:
You could have asked that question in that thread.. But latest European gsm radio is XXLH1, and yes, those zips should be compatible with twrp.
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I have a Canadian version of GN and my baseband is exactly the same???
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MadPriest said:
I have a Canadian version of GN and my baseband is exactly the same???
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As i own a gsm model, I didn't know for sure. But like I stated, AWS uses a subset of the UMTS bands, so it should work.
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bk201doesntexist said:
What carrier are you on?
It's not a newbie question, and I'm not sure it will work with AWS, but it should as it's just a subset of UMTS.
Yes, takju radios are the same as yakju radios
RIL = radio interface layer
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I'm on WIND mobile in Canada, same spectrum as T-mobile US. If the phone is already on XXLF1, is it safe to say it will be alright with XXLH1? Aren't they both for the same devices?
Moreover, if something goes wrong with the flash (incompatible model or so) is there any recourse?
monkeyhatchet said:
I'm on WIND mobile in Canada, same spectrum as T-mobile US. If the phone is already on XXLF1, is it safe to say it will be alright with XXLH1? Aren't they both for the same devices?
Moreover, if something goes wrong with the flash (incompatible model or so) is there any recourse?
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Yes. Compare md5sums, flash the radio through fastboot, you should be fine.
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monkeyhatchet said:
I'm on WIND mobile in Canada, same spectrum as T-mobile US. If the phone is already on XXLF1, is it safe to say it will be alright with XXLH1? Aren't they both for the same devices?
Moreover, if something goes wrong with the flash (incompatible model or so) is there any recourse?
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Hi OP, if you purchased your unit in canada, it is a GSM version.
XXLH1 will work, it will work on WIND mobile for sure (I am on wind too
Also the zip files will work, all TWRP and CWM are basically the same, AFAIK, all flashable zip are compatible with TWRP and CWM.
If you are unsure about which radio to flash, i would simply suggest you to make a backup, and flash the original image from google, which contains the latest radio for your device.
All images can be obtained from here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
Go ahead and flash Takju/Yakju, it doesnt make any difference in canada as google wallet doesnt even work here. I am on Yakju, lol.
Related
bootloader-maguro-primekl01
If anybody's interested here's the PRIMEKL01 bootloader, latest version.
It's the same LTE/CDMA leaked version that's floating around, nothing changed as both devices share the same bootloader, as far as I can tell.
It's recommended by Google for those who are on 4.0.3 roms with same XXKK06 radio. I've flashed it running Mike's ARHD 2.1.2 and even though it's not a 4.0.3 rom it's working perfectly.
Inside the zip I've included fastboot for Windows for easy flashing.
Put your phone into fastboot mode and execute the fastboot-windows.bat file.
If you have any problems with it just flash back to the previous version.
Source : http://source.android.com/source/building-devices.html
Galaxy Nexus (GSM/HSPA+):
Android Version Preferred Bootloader Preferred Radio Also possible
4.0.1 (ITL41D) PRIMEKJ10 I9250XXKK1
4.0.2 (ICL53F) PRIMEKK15 I9250XXKK6 All previous versions
4.0.3 (IML74K) PRIMEKL01 I9250XXKK6 All previous versions
Galaxy Nexus (CDMA/LTE):
Android Version Preferred Bootloader Preferred Radio Preferred CDMA Radio Also possible
4.0.1 (ITL41D) PRIMEKJ10 I515.EK02 I515.EK01
4.0.2 (ICL53F) PRIMEKK15 I515.EK02 I515.EK05 All previous versions
4.0.3 (IML74K) PRIMEKL01 I515.EK04 I515.EK06 All previous versions
Dedicated a thread for more exposure
Any actual improvement? Just wondering why its worth flashing....boot loader isn't something I have knowingly flashed before so can't understand what it controls that would yield a noticeable benifit. Any help clarifying this would be appreciated! Thanks
Wait so this bootloader is for LTE/CDMA devices then?
Dmw017 said:
Wait so this bootloader is for LTE/CDMA devices then?
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As stated in the OP both versions use same boot loader and I just used it on my GSM gnex and all is good and working.
Thanks gingernut for making this nice and noob friendly, hope you can keep this thread updated with all latest boot loaders as and when they come out with a 1 click flash like yours
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
i have flashed this bootloader on my GSM Galaxy Nexus.. all working fine.. thx
So is there any word on what bootloader is recommended for UGKL1 radios ?
Dmw017 said:
So is there any word on what bootloader is recommended for UGKL1 radios ?
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Should be all good as GSM and LTE use same boot loader, this being most recent and UGKL1 is a new(ish) radio.
I'm on XXKK06 radio (UK gsm) with Android revolution 2.1.3 with james bond 1.35 ghz kernal and all good here.
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Would someone mind giving a little more detailed instruction on how to do this? Sorry, but I'm just not that familiar with fastboot. Besides, I'm sure I'm asking something a lot of folks are afraid to ask.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
It's very easy.
1. Put the phone in fastboot mode: pull battery, then reinsert it and press vol up+vol down+power. The phone will boot with a green Android and some white text in the lower left. This is fastboot.
2. Plug in your phone to the PC, and install fastboot drivers if necessary.
3. Run the .bat file in the zip in the OP.
What's the advantage in this bootloader
Compared to others ? Anyone notice any improvements?
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rafi300 said:
What's the advantage in this bootloader
Compared to others ? Anyone notice any improvements?
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I can't say I have really noticed any differences really, the biotloader runs deep deep with in the the phone so at OS level you won't really notice anything.
The main reason for updating it is because its recommended by Google to use with these newer radios
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The Gingerbread Man said:
The main reason for updating it is because its recommended by Google to use with these newer radios
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I'm not going to say that you are making things up, but I would like to see this claim quoted before I take anyone's word for it. Sorry for being a sceptic, but bootloader and radio are two such orthogonally separated concepts that I just don't see the link.
If I am proven wrong (and that does happen ), I'll make up for being an asshole by adding a link to this thread in my radio collection thread
josteink said:
I'm not going to say that you are making things up, but I would like to see this claim quoted before I take anyone's word for it. Sorry for being a sceptic, but bootloader and radio are two such orthogonally separated concepts that I just don't see the link.
If I am proven wrong (and that does happen ), I'll make up for being an asshole by adding a link to this thread in my radio collection thread
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Its all good and no offence taken buddy I'm just going by what iv read around the forums
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josteink said:
I'm not going to say that you are making things up, but I would like to see this claim quoted before I take anyone's word for it. Sorry for being a sceptic, but bootloader and radio are two such orthogonally separated concepts that I just don't see the link.
If I am proven wrong (and that does happen ), I'll make up for being an asshole by adding a link to this thread in my radio collection thread
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http://source.android.com/source/building-devices.html
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Galaxy Nexus (GSM/HSPA+):
Preferred Bootloader for 4.0.3 = PRIMEKL01
Preferred Radio for 4.0.3 = I9250XXKK6
Please post checksums with images as critical as bootloaders.
edit: md5: 6efef5932379acc87ce9e17e79d21787 bootloader-maguro-primekl01.img
PaulW21781 said:
http://source.android.com/source/building-devices.html
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Galaxy Nexus (GSM/HSPA+):
Preferred Bootloader for 4.0.3 = PRIMEKL01
Preferred Radio for 4.0.3 = I9250XXKK6
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I think he was looking for evidence that they are linked somehow? Just best they are recomended for the same android version doesnt mean they are intrinsicly linked.
Hmmm so know one knows why they are flashing this thing? Just need to get your RDA of 'flash' I think lol
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http://source.android.com/source/building-devices.html
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Galaxy Nexus (GSM/HSPA+):
Preferred Bootloader for 4.0.3 = PRIMEKL01
Preferred Radio for 4.0.3 = I9250XXKK6
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The way I read this is that for a specific version/build of Android a specific bootloader is recommended. That I can totally relate to.
I can also see how a specific radio might be "recommended" for a specific Android-build, as that build might rely on or exploit specific radio-implementation details or optimizations.
What I don't see is any link between how flashing a radio leads to a "recommended bootloader". Sorry for being difficult, but I just don't see it.
I'll consider this flashing OCD until proven otherwise
josteink said:
The way I read this is that for a specific version/build of Android a specific bootloader is recommended. That I can totally relate to.
I can also see how a specific radio might be "recommended" for a specific Android-build, as that build might rely on or exploit specific radio-implementation details or optimizations.
What I don't see is any link between how flashing a radio leads to a "recommended bootloader". Sorry for being difficult, but I just don't see it.
I'll consider this flashing OCD until proven otherwise
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No I agree, I've never known a specific bootloader to be a requirement for a Radio. Usually it's always the ROM itself requiring different versions due to RIL's and whatever else lies within, hence it usually always relates to the build version instead.
Just updated it last night and seems good in a short time...
Thanks for share.
I located in hong kong and bought an imported Nexus, which country does my phone "belongs to"?
Because until now I still don't have 4.1.1 update!!
Here is my phone detail:
Android version: 4.0.4
baseband version I9250XXLA2
Build number: IMM76K.I9250ZSLE2
Maps >> settings >> about should tell you which yakjuxx variant you have.
3rdstring said:
Maps >> settings >> about should tell you which yakjuxx variant you have.
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yakjuzs
sunny7day said:
yakjuzs
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That means you're getting OTA via Samsung, not Google. What I recommend you to do is use Efrant's guide to convert from what you have to yakju or takju. It only takes few minutes... Make sure that you got everything backed up, since the process includes you wiping EVERYTHING.
But when I connect my Nexus to kies it keep saying "connecting", tried on two different computers.
BTW, am I running the right firmware?
Well first of all, Gnex doesn't use Kies... You need to download the drivers yourself
And what do you mean by right variant?
Samsung use kies right? Where can I get the driver?
I think I am using Verizon firmware?
Are you with Verizon? If not, the answer is no.
Only device with Samsung Touchwiz uses it. Gnex is a PURE ANDROID. Without any brand bloatware. That is why it doesn't have Kies.
Verizon variant is mysid and if you have GSM Gnex and you can text, call and etc, you don't have Verizon variant. You don't need to worry about that.
You can get the driver and how to install it from this post
according on the web, IMM76K seems to be a Verizon firmware?
That is Verizon Android 4.0.4 version (I think). Mysid is like a "codename" for all Verizon ROMs. For example, CM10 for GSM Nexus is either takju or yakju, but CM10 for Verizon will be mysid. Hope that answers your question
how can i update to 4.1.1?
Here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
Swyped on my Galaxy Nexus running AOKP with Franco Kernel, overclocked to 1.4GHz
:faceplam:
GSM versions also have IMM76K....
I want to update instead of flashing the phone to keep my data. Check this page, it says at the bottom that my device "was never offered as an over-the-air update"?
http://www.randomphantasmagoria.com/firmware/galaxy-nexus/i9250/
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GSM versions also have IMM76K....
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Yeah, but he told me that the Verizon variant is IMM76K. Sorry if I confused you.. English is my second language...
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OP: If you don't want to convert to yakju or takju, you just need to wait. From what I know, your variant doesn't have the Jelly Bean OTA yet (Blame Samsung). I personally would just convert it and get it over with. That's what I did, and I am very happy with my decision. Photos and musics and the moved to your computer and apps+data can be backed up by following this guide
I thank you for your help. Here are my last questions:
How to tell if my phone is an import and find out where it is from?
BTW I still can't update (not flash) to 4.1.1
Well the variant can tell you if it's an import. For example, you have yakjuzs is a China variant, so it is an import. If you had takju, it will be from US. If yakjuux, Canadian. Something like that.
Ok i think mine is not an import then, thank you very much!
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Ok i think mine is not an import then, thank you very much!
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No problem. Glad I could help!
Swyped on my Galaxy Nexus running AOKP with Franco Kernel, overclocked to 1.4GHz
sunny7day said:
I want to update instead of flashing the phone to keep my data.
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There are ways to unlock the GN without wiping data (it involves using an exploit rather than "fastboot oem unlock").
ezekeel's app has such a method.
However: I am not familiar with the Verizon GN that you say you have. I can't say for sure the app will work with it. You can ask around in his thread. There may also be other ways I'm not aware of.
Flashed my phone for the first time and now I dont have a signal for the radio... Shows unknown in the settings...
You flash a GSM rom for a CDMA device or vice versa?
sshede said:
You flash a GSM rom for a CDMA device or vice versa?
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I flashed a cdma rom, which is correct as far as I know.... I use Telus in Canada
ajjohns2003 said:
I flashed a cdma rom, which is correct as far as I know.... I use Telus in Canada
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wrong. you have a GSM phone.
Avoid the Sprint and Verizon development sections. Stick to the stock one and make sure the rom is GSM. CDMA is usually only for US (Sprint and VZW).
sshede said:
Avoid the Sprint and Verizon development sections. Stick to the stock one and make sure the rom is GSM. CDMA is usually only for US (Sprint and VZW).
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About to try the GSM verion.... Thanks!
Soooo,I've got the XXKK6 radio,which is bassically for android 4.0.x I think and the newest one for android 4.1.2 which I am using is XXLF1.
I am living in Romania and i've got my Gnex from Vodafone,those are the standard europeean radios,now my question is:
Should I flash the newest radio for my android version? I am having really bad issues with my signal and my data connection.Is there any chance that my phone will end bricking?
No, flashing radio with fastboot won't brick the device
Sent from my i9250
But flashing it with cwm?
bk201doesntexist said:
No, flashing radio with fastboot won't brick the device
Sent from my i9250
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if you flash a GSM radio for a GSM phone you wont brick it.
if you flash a CDMA radio on a GSM phone (or vice versa), you might
calinoii said:
Soooo,I've got the XXKK6 radio,which is bassically for android 4.0.x I think and the newest one for android 4.1.2 which I am using is XXLF1.
I am living in Romania and i've got my Gnex from Vodafone,those are the standard europeean radios,now my question is:
Should I flash the newest radio for my android version? I am having really bad issues with my signal and my data connection.Is there any chance that my phone will end bricking?
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Download from playstore an app called 'get ril' it will check if your baseband compatible/up to date with the rom, has in app choice to change baseband i think your gnex gotta be rooted to use or effect change, good luck
sent via xda app from my yakju gnex 4.2.1 paranoid android 2.99 beta 6
Dan Demonic said:
Download from playstore an app called 'get ril' it will check if your baseband compatible/up to date with the rom, has in app choice to change baseband i think your gnex gotta be rooted to use or effect change, good luck
sent via xda app from my yakju gnex 4.2.1 paranoid android 2.99 beta 6
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thanks for your kind answer
Dan Demonic said:
Download from playstore an app called 'get ril' it will check if your baseband compatible/up to date with the rom, has in app choice to change baseband i think your gnex gotta be rooted to use or effect change, good luck
sent via xda app from my yakju gnex 4.2.1 paranoid android 2.99 beta 6
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GetRil doesn't actually change the radio. It let's you download the RIL file that is most compatible with your existing radio.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
andrewNY said:
GetRil doesn't actually change the radio. It let's you download the RIL file that is most compatible with your existing radio.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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Thanks am a noob knew it was good for checking baseband compatibility but only used to check mine as had baseband incompatibility issues with 4.2, was handy to check after reflash to make sure it was ok, still lots to learn so appreciate this kind of feedback. Will now do more research about ril files.
Am attempting to learn the basics of android programming coming from having zero computer literacy, wish me luck lol and thanks to xda and mskips for inspiring me to learn more.
Cant wait to get over the noob anxiety attack i get when flashing a new rom
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Hello,
I am using my Australian S3 4G model handset with VodaAu sim card, currently I am connected to AT&T and my reception is unstable, this is the same while using T-Mobile. I would like to flash my modem with a version that others on at&t are using to resolve my issues...
Will this help?
And which version?
Thanks,
Aussie abroad
GODSPD said:
Hello,
I am using my Australian S3 4G model handset with VodaAu sim card, currently I am connected to AT&T and my reception is unstable, this is the same while using T-Mobile. I would like to flash my modem with a version that others on at&t are using to resolve my issues...
Will this help?
And which version?
Thanks,
Aussie abroad
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Some digging on my part suggests the phone you have is probably the i9305, not the i747. You might want to go over here to ask your question, look for modems, etc.
It is the i9305 gt model yes, but the modems should be the same?
GODSPD said:
It is the i9305 gt model yes, but the modems should be the same?
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No. They are different phones.
Think like this.. 2 people named David.. lol