I'd like to update my radio, which one would you guys suggest with the best performance?
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hey guys, I want to update my radio because sometimes this reception sucks like god knows what,
I have T-mobile USA and I really need an upgrade can anyone help me or give any suggestions?
Ok I've been searching the forums for a while now to find answers to my questions and I've answered a few of them but I think I need a little more advice.
I'm using the HTC Touch Diamond and the Model NO shows DIAM500 on the back I've got MP6950, ROM version is 1.22.557.1, Radio Version 1.03.06F. I'm a CDMA user (Pretty sure anyway) and my carrier is Cellular South.
I love my Diamond it's just my carrier that seems to be a problem. I live out in the boonies so my reception is virtually non-existant at home. Not a major problem but an annoying one. It's not just with the Diamond it's with every cell phone I've ever had. Also the battery life could be better I think, I get about 4 hours with pretty moderate use while I have signal (at work). Haven't really done any tweaking YET but I've started messing around today.
Now this brings me to the reason I'm posting. I was looking into updating my ROM but was not able to download the latest from the HTC site (I figured out why). So as far as ROM's go I'm a little confused with all the custom ROMS posted here, I don't really know which would be best for me and if they will work at all and not screw up my phone. Can anyone offer some advice on what ROM is should use?
And I also want to play around with different Radios because I'm under the impression that it could help my reception issue, and then again it probably won't since I've always had this issue. So has anyone had luck with a certain radio helping poor reception? Is there one that would be better for me than the others?
I'm sure these are fairly regular and annoying questions but I just want to make sure I don't throw away the purchase I just made by updating the ROM and radio.
Most of XDA Forum is not for CDMA.
You can always find custom ROMs. Each ROM is different from the others (included applications and options which affect memory usage and performance). So there really isnt a "best ROM." You can check out the thread for CDMA ROMs and make sure you know how to install new ROMs and that you have the needed applications (HardSPL for GSM I dont know if its the same for CDMA). If you have what it takes you can try several ROMs and radios to find the most suitable one for you. Normally this shouldnt harm your phone unless you dont read well before attempting.
Hope this helps.
Been quite pleased with my Jade so far. It's what the Diamond should have been.
The disappointment came when I got to work and I couldn't get a 3G signal. Even the Diamond could get that!
I have stock HTC ROM 1.40.721.2
Radio 0.27.30.9
Is there a specific radio version that will work better in the UK?
Any ideas of how to improve the performance or am I just going to have to bin yet another windows mobile device?
How do you know if its necessary to update the radio?
Do you have bad signal?
I always like to have the latest and greatest. I figure Google have made some improvements in the newer radios they release. I have heard, but not sure I believe, that in some instances and locations, people have had better performance with older radios. I have always noticed and improvement or no change at all.
I am currently using 4.06.00.12_7 and it has the best reception and performance for me so far.
Thanks for the help. My reception isn't bad but, looking at the coverage maps in my area, I think it should be better. I think I'll just stick with the radio I have though. One last question. When google starts with the OTA Froyo update, will the radio then also be updated?
Thanks again
Yeah most probably. The Froyo's that are circulating around has the radio while some are custom and gives you the option to install radio on the side. But most probably it will have a new radio.
Hi guys, was hoping for a little help here. I'm sure there are many HTC ONE users here from the UK, I'd like to know which radios are working best here in the UK, I'm currently on 3 Network, but have been experiencing poor mobile Internet signals recently and slow down load speed. HOPING that users of the HTC ONE in the UK could provide links to the best UK radio
i've been using the Google Edition radio and they all seem to be the same for me on Three. which one are you currently using?
I'm using the new GE radio and I think it's the best yet, here is a link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342544
Currently using 4A.17.3250.14_10.39.1150.04L on O2.
What akes the GE Radio so good?
superleeds27 said:
Currently using 4A.17.3250.14_10.39.1150.04L on O2.
What akes the GE Radio so good?
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I was having problems with the signal on my phone while making and receiving calls with the radio that came with the latest update so I first flashed the radio from the GE 4.3 rom and noticed an improvement and signal problems so I then did the full conversion to GE rom and firmware.
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i've been using the Google Edition radio and they all seem to be the same for me on Three. which one are you currently using?
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Yeah Nexus, same for me - Ive tried around 4 radios so far and to be honest, I dont notice a great change in reception or speed in any of them, at the minute im on Google Edition 4.3 4A.18.3263.15_10.38h.1157.04L, which I believe is the latest GE Radio, but had hellish problems with internet last night in a low reception area ( 1 bar ), mobile internet was on/off - on/off constantly , but could make phone calls fine, anyway guys thanks to all of you for your input and it may be worth posting links in this thread in future, just to keep us uk users running on the best possible radio/
thanks added to all who posted, cheers guys
@ maxal, may have to try a full GE Conversion , but love ARHD so much lol