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Radio update question

might sound like a dumb question:
do I need to flash a radio separate to update it, or will it update when I use the latest rom. So far, I have only used modaco desire roms from day one rooting of the nexus. I use at&T, so maybe the radio updates arent necessary?

Well, if the ROM is cooked with the radio update, you don't need to do it separately... else, it is recommended... especially if your are using a newer ROM with the latest RIL libraries [for stability and compatibility sake]...

[Q] What ROM do I have?

I bought a slightly used Nexus One, the guy said it's rooted, well I am new to Android, just trashed my iPhone.
Anyways my OS seems slow at times, I have Froyo on it FRF91, but I think that it's a rather instable custom ROM how do I know if it's the original Google ROM?
I rather have the original Google ROM also because I like my phone to be able to get OTA updates.
If this is a Custom ROM, how do I get the OEM ROM back on my Nexus One?
Thank you all

If you go to About Phone in the settings menu it will normally have an abnormal name in the Kernel Version. What does yours say?

Blueman101 said:
If you go to About Phone in the settings menu it will normally have an abnormal name in the Kernel Version. What does yours say?
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Even better, download and install any one of many screenshot apps. Take a screenshot of your About screen, and post it here?!
DroCap2 is my fave.

Tried drocap2 it didn't safe the screenshots where it said it did my kernel is:
[email protected] #1

You have an old version of Enomther's TheOfficial ROM (which is an excellent ROM, I happen to use it).
Flash its latest version (thread in Development section), and if the launcher (desktop) speed is what's bothering you - install LauncherPro. This ROM is probably one of the most stable custom ROMs out there, if not the most stable of them.

Jack_R1 said:
You have an old version of Enomther's TheOfficial ROM (which is an excellent ROM, I happen to use it).
Flash its latest version (thread in Development section), and if the launcher (desktop) speed is what's bothering you - install LauncherPro. This ROM is probably one of the most stable custom ROMs out there, if not the most stable of them.
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I love Enomther's roms and would highly recommend you to upgrade to the newest version.

Glad to hear it's a good ROM it's not often but sometimes when closing an app it takes about 30 seconds till i can do anything else.
How do I upgrade to the newest ROM? I went to the webiste of Enomther and it says something about Radio update also I like the stock theme will that stay on my phone?

1) It's definitely not a ROM problem. When installing his new ROM, wipe EVERYTHING - data and cache, and install apps one by one until you find the offender.
2) Flash his non-themed version and you'll get a stock look.
3) Check your baseband version in the same place you've checked kernel. If it says *U_4.06* or *U_5.08* then you don't need to flash the radio, if not - go to Nexus Wiki / Radios and look there.

Thanks a lot I will try it today.

Just did the update also installed the HTC 720p camera update.
Now it says:
Baseband version: 5.08.00.04
Kernel Version: [email protected] #1
Build number: FRF91
is that the right thing?
Thank you so much for all the hints.

Yes, you have the latest. See if the newer radio works well for you, and if it doesn't - try flashing the 4.06 version.

A few informations..

Hi,
I recently switched from a Xperia X10 to the Nexus One due to the lack of update from Sony Ericsson.
We can't unlock the bootloader the X10 so even if I flashed a lot of custom rom and root ect... It's my first time with kernels ect...
So I was wondering on how the kernel is important and if I well understood, he is the one that will put the driver for the hardware as it's the one that can increase audio and put 720p ect..
And I also see a lots of threads about radios ect... I totally understood how to flash it ect.. but what is it exactly ? Is it like a better frequence for your antenna or ??
I'm currently running kernel version : [email protected] and baseband version : 32.24.00.22U_4.03.00.21_2 and I have Passion Recovery.
Could you please indicate me a good combo of kernel/radio/rom that would give me 720p, running at least Froyo or Gingerbread (for flash) and that is stable with a good linpack/quadrant score.
Thanks in advance,
Zyryck

Simplest thing for you, CyanogenMod 6. It is FroYo, has the audio mod and 720p camera kernel. And you should already have the best Radio.
There is no reason to really mix and match stuff at all. The state of the development scene isn't that way anymore.
Some people do fiddle with kernels and Korean radios and such, but they do it because they like doing that sort of thing, not because they have to.
90% do not have to worry about those things. Install CyanogenMod 6 or some of the other popular mods in the development section and you should be happy.
Don't worry about the individual parts until you get used to things, and even then it won't be needed, just a hobby.

Ok thank you it is certainly what I'll take. But Cyan 6 or 6.1 ?
But I still don't know why Radios stand for.
And yes I'm one of those Guys that will flash to another roms every 2 Days but since Nexus S and new Phones are out I know Devs are leaving Nexus One so that's why I was asking forr a fast and a stable one.
So I'd just like to know what's the Radio ?

The radio is hardware/software that deals with the communications side of your phone. GPRS/HSDPA/WiFi etc.

That's what I was thinking about but then what are the differences between a radio on an other one ? Are there some faster than others ?
Plus Radios are generic ? It doesn't depend from your Carrier or Country

zyryck said:
That's what I was thinking about but then what are the differences between a radio on an other one ? Are there some faster than others ?
Plus Radios are generic ? It doesn't depend from your Carrier or Country
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If you're go to run Froyo you'll be required to update your radio to 32.50.00.32U_5.12.00.08.

prettyboy85712 said:
If you're go to run Froyo you'll be required to update your radio to 32.50.00.32U_5.12.00.08.
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Well I'm running 2.2.1 with 32.24.00.22U_4.03.00.21_2.
Should I update it to the one you said because I don't see anything going wrong. Except perhaps that when I connect to internet without Wifi it's written 2G but when I had my X10 it was either 3G or H so I don't know if it is related or not since I've only been able to connect to 2G with the Nexus even when it was not rooted and flashed to any rom, radio or kernel

Wild monks have pretty good kernels but I have no idea about what radio to choose cuz theres literally a lot of them. I just get really confused with them and
Still looking for a good radio tho.lol. But cyan mod is freaking awesome. Combined with inexus theme and it's the best ui interface I can find. plus I have swype too so I'm not going to give up my nexus any time soon until tegra 2 phones arrive
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

I'm gonna wait before putting my hands on the Atrix and other tegra 2 phones because I want to see if there won't be any problem with the bootloader ect... Because getting stuck with a device that can't get bl unlocked is very very frustrating.

prettyboy85712 said:
If you're go to run Froyo you'll be required to update your radio to 32.50.00.32U_5.12.00.08.
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That's actually not true.

There's no need to be messing with your radio unless you are having a specific problem. If your custom ROM requires a certain Radio to work, it will probably be included in the package anyway.
Flashing custom ROMS is almost completely safe but flashing Radios can lead to a bricked device in short-order.

Recent Kernels for Donut/CM4?

After copious experimentation with FroYo roms, the 2708 radio, and various other things, I've settled on running the last version of CM4 on my G1. But I would like to flash a more recent kernel to support (among other things) overclocking. What's the most recent kernel I can flash on the 2302 radio and CM4?
Thanks!

I would love this too, I have the new SPL and radio but the speed of even the best Froyo and Gingerbread ROMs just can't match Donut on the G1. I'd like to go back to ZXDonut but am not sure what will happen if I flash it without a 2708 kernel to go with it.

Jacquestrapp said:
I would love this too, I have the new SPL and radio but the speed of even the best Froyo and Gingerbread ROMs just can't match Donut on the G1. I'd like to go back to ZXDonut but am not sure what will happen if I flash it without a 2708 kernel to go with it.
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We are asking slightly different questions, but I think I have an answer to yours. See this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9608529&postcount=966

I use ezterry's kernel (linked in the post above) on enom's 1.6
I've had no issues with it, and my G1 definitely likes running donut much better than anything else I've tried.

Are you using 2303 or 2708 on your phone? That kernel linked above has 2708 in the filename and I'm afraid to flash it on a 2303 radio and rom.

[Q]Should I upgrade radio?

i have 4.06.00.12_7
what benefit is there? one problem i sometimes notice when making or getting phone calls nobody can hear me for the first 5s of the call...
and if an upgrade is in order what radio is recommended
running cm7

a lot of people have this problem. i dont think it is related to the radio. install the latest nightly or redstar kernel which seems to help. or try installing the dewonkificator

I don't think it is related to any ROM, I had it on stock, cm6 and cm7, seems to just be an n1 issue.

When people hear RADIO they think antenna and think that it's only for reception. The new radios include updated decoders also. This is why MUI-Dev and new roms NEED the 5.08+ Radios. The new OTA update (Gingerbread) includes the 5.08 Radio. You can even upgrade to 5.12 but at least use 5.08. There is no reason to be on version 4 anymore.
You can grab the newest radio here: http://www.myhangoutonline.com/downloads/category/19-radio

pinke123 said:
I don't think it is related to any ROM, I had it on stock, cm6 and cm7, seems to just be an n1 issue.
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It is absolutely ROM related. This was not an issue on CM6 nor the stock GB OTA. There are race conditions within the CM7 kernel causing the "wonk." Cyanogen and Team Douche are working the issues and have almost solved the problem. This problem is prevalent on alot of other ROMS as they are mostly based on CM7 as well.

i thinks will be related with camera .. because after i use ver 5.08 my movie is getting smoother..

matasapi said:
i thinks will be related with camera .. because after i use ver 5.08 my movie is getting smoother..
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That's due to the new decoders/encoders built into the new radio... This is why at this point in time everyone should be on either 5.08 or 5.12.

You need to be at least on 5.08 for some of the GB enhancements.