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[ROM-FIX] CM 6.xx, Ruby 1.1.1 and Shadowrom Radio and Wifi - Drops and Reboots Fix

Latest Cyanogenmod nightly number 97 (10/3/2010) has the new ril baked in. No need to use this patch if you are running it or a newer one.
Back Story
Long story short, the Chinese group Miui mananged to get / build (not really sure) a new Radio Interface Layer for our HTC devices... I pulled this file out of the Nexus one build that they released and it works perfectly. Link to the Nexus1 version
Over in the Nexus one forum a few people have questioned where this Chinese group got some of the files they're using, as they're really bleeding edge (at least thats what they say in the N1 forum). This newer / different RIL file seems to fix the issues we're facing with random phantom reboots while wifi is on. Also included in this is the issue where the signal bars show an "x" for a second or two after connecting to a wifi hotspot. Also fixed are issues where the radio signal drops before / after receiving a call that plagues AOSP builds (ruby and CM for sure).
Cyanogenmod 6.xx
This works on the 6.xx versions as well as the Nightlies.
NOTICE: As of Oct 2nd this has been "committed" so I assume the nightly that comes out this evening will have the fix built in. Check it out
Latest nightly number 97 has the new ril baked in. No need to use this patch.
Ruby 1.1.1
This works for Ruby. If you are wanting the BT Media Streaming audio fix as well, please see this thread. They are two separate installs.
Shadowrom
It has been confirmed that this also works for Shadowrom.
Bugs
I honestly don't know of any yet... but that doesn't mean there aren't any. Only a handful of us have been testing this thing out on the inc so far. Figured more people might want to check it out.
Credit
I take no credit for the fix. The Miui group built/got it(not sure which), I simply happened to be playing around with some files and noticed the side effects. Thanks again to Jermaine for letting me know more about the rom (and the fact that they weren't plagued by our reboot issues) in the first place so I could start digging...
Of course thanks go out to the entire ruby and cyanogenmod teams, without them we wouldn't have these fun roms. Lastly, IncredibleDoes for doing the Inc port of miui that opened our eyes to it.
Installation
- Download the file and place it on your SD card.
- Load up Rom Manager and hit "Install rom from SD card," select the file.
- I'd probably make a nandroid backup if you haven't recently just in case... no wipe has been needed.
Disclaimer
If this messes up your phone, not my fault Was tested by about 30 people so far, and no issues that we've seen. Please make a nandoid backup just in case.
THIS IS FOR AOSP roms listed above ONLY. Please do NOT install it on any sense based roms.
Downloads
see below
Latest Cyanogenmod nightly number 97 (10/3/2010) has the new ril baked in. No need to use this patch if you are running it or a newer nightly .

dnoyeb said:
Also included in this is the issue where the signal bars show an "x" for a second or two after connecting to a wifi hotspot.
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Isn't this just cosmetic? Or because the phone is switching from 3G to 1x? I've never dropped a call while toggling WiFi on...

larsrya8 said:
Isn't this just cosmetic? Or because the phone is switching from 3G to 1x? I've never dropped a call while toggling WiFi on...
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Not that I can tell... so far the mere fact that the wifi isn't causing reboots anymore is the main reason I'm putting this out there...
anything else is just gravy.

dnoyeb said:
Not that I can tell... so far the mere fact that the wifi isn't causing reboots anymore is the main reason I'm putting this out there...
anything else is just gravy.
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Fixing the WiFi reboots would be great. Though, strangely, I'm at 110 hours uptime with the WiFi on... I guess it'll take a while to verify this fix works.

larsrya8 said:
Fixing the WiFi reboots would be great. Though, strangely, I'm at 110 hours uptime with the WiFi on... I guess it'll take a while to verify this fix works.
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sounds good. in all reality the one person who can really verify is koush... sending him the idea as well...
(wish I could make it 110 hours! hah... at my office i'm lucky if I get more than 3 hours) so today will be a major test of it. so far so good.

dnoyeb said:
sounds good. in all reality the one person who can really verify is koush... sending him the idea as well...
(wish I could make it 110 hours! hah... at my office i'm lucky if I get more than 3 hours) so today will be a major test of it. so far so good.
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Good job! I hope that solves it since we've determined the kernels don't.

jermaine151 said:
Good job! I hope that solves it since we've determined the kernels don't.
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all thanks to you bud will update credits with backstory if all goes well.

dnoyeb said:
all thanks to you bud will update credits with backstory if all goes well.
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Totally thanks to you! I'm just glad that you were persistent on resolving it.

Please please let Koush know about this, too. Nice work man.

Asterdroid said:
Please please let Koush know about this, too. Nice work man.
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if it works, sure going to send out the links shortly... testing the installer on another phone really quick.

YGPM.
I'll guinea pig my phone for a few days if it means getting CM running w/o locks or reboots.

I'll try out the ruby one!
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I'd be more than happy to help test either CM or Ruby (Ruby preferred). Just PM me the info!

Installed the fix on Ruby 1.1.1. Running stock Ruby Kernal (This kernal has been the best overall performance Kernal for me on Ruby). Will report back results

I've installed the file you sent me... and holy crap. It seems to work. Really hope this does it or at least puts koush in the right direction.
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ncwildcat said:
Installed the fix on Ruby 1.1.1. Running stock Ruby Kernal (This kernal has been the best overall performance Kernal for me on Ruby). Will report back results
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I am very interested to see the results on the stock one... I forget, does the stock kernel have working wifi tether?
I am packing up a BT-Fix for Ruby right now but will keep it separate, to not complicate things.
camalus said:
I've installed the file you sent me... and holy crap. It seems to work. Really hope this does it or at least puts koush in the right direction.
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
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You and me both man... if most testers go a good 24 hours with no wifi caused reboots / drops etc, maybe he'll look at it...
Keep us informed of the progress! thanks for testing.

Just in case you are curious.. I'm running koush test 2 kernel. No setcpu installed.
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I have had good luck with wifi teather on the stock kernal...didn't work on any of the king kernals.
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I really dont believe its the wifi. Its when the 3g turns on or off when the issues happen, which is when you leave or enter a wifi area. I turned 3g off and didnt use it for 2 days with wifi on the whole time with no reboots. I've have the lockup with just 3g on as others have noted. Also I believe that the lockups and the reboots are a separate issue. I have yet to see where any dev said it was the wifi directly, and with the known issues of 3g+froyo it points to 3g not wifi.
So, if you turn wifi off and are in a good 3g area then you will unlikely lose 3g much if at all, but if you have signal issues then the reboots still exist.
If we are going to find out what the problem is we need to setup test groups.
1 - no wifi, no 3g
2 - no wifi, 3g on
3 - wifi on, no 3g
4 - wifi on, 3g on
Make sure everyone is using the same rom/radio.

nfiniti9 said:
So, if you turn wifi off and are in a good 3g area then you will unlikely lose 3g much if at all, but if you have signal issues then the reboots still exist.
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That's a possibility, but I think I'm in a good 3G area, and the majority of my movements are in a pretty small geographic area. I'll get reboots when my phone is just sitting on a table or in my pocket though in an area w/ strong signal.
Make sure everyone is using the same rom/radio.
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I think what we'd really need is for the testers to check all 4 combinations. There's too much geographic variance to have a bunch of different people testing these combinations unless some lived very close to each other.

[Q] phone getting hot ?

Everytime i placed my hand on the back cover, it felt really hot. Is this normal ?
I'm currently running HoliRaidier 1.75 rom.

The phone does tend to heat up quite a bit, especially when running CPU intensive tasks.
You should use a task manager to monitor what apps are running, and terminate anything unnecessary.

Thanks - I'll try to do that.
jh64dsb877r said:
The phone does tend to heat up quite a bit, especially when running CPU intensive tasks.
You should use a task manager to monitor what apps are running, and terminate anything unnecessary.
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I haven't had this problem with the last 3 roms from WildChild... including today's release from him. *shrug*

Never had this problem. Check to see if you have an app that's running rogue or something.

dbaser said:
I haven't had this problem with the last 3 roms from WildChild... including today's release from him. *shrug*
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Can you put a link to the Wildchild rom for me? I cant seem to find any posts open on it...
Cheers

Natas82 said:
Can you put a link to the Wildchild rom for me? I cant seem to find any posts open on it...
Cheers
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You need to go to wild Childs site and become a member to access his roms for the vivid
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Mine has always gotten hot if I'm playing a game or doing something intensive. Not worried about it though. It's never blazing hot, just pretty warm.
Sent from my HTC PH39100 using XDA

I will try to download and flash that tonight ... for some reason my phone will not get Data Connection if using stock rom - do you have any idea to change that ?
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I haven't had this problem with the last 3 roms from WildChild... including today's release from him. *shrug*
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accts said:
for some reason my phone will not get Data Connection if using stock rom - do you have any idea to change that ?
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Did you check to be sure the kernel you're using matches your ROM?
When you say 'data connection,' I'm guessing you mean mobile data connection and not wi-fi. If it is wi-fi with the problem, try re-copying the wi-fi module for your kernel over to /system/lib/modules

Yes - I do meant the 'mobile data'. When I used a custom rom, then I got the data just fine. However when I used the ATT based rom - It doesn't appear to get any connection. I don't know why, and if I would know how to set or change the custom APN would be helpful.
When you say 'data connection,' I'm guessing you mean mobile data connection and not wi-fi.
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Edit: Yes I always flash the kernel before install new ROM from the same dev.

I have also realized that it does get hot, and with the new holliraider 1.7 i realized that the battery dies faster.

I've had my Vivid for about three weeks now, and it runs ice cold. It's stock, with the addition of about twelve new apps, that's it.

.246 First impressions

Hi all,
I upgraded from .2233 with a layover in .905... my first impressions are that the differences between 2233 and 246 are minor at best. All the problems I had before are still present from the previous ICS build and were functional in GB 905.
Problems:
1) Bluetooth audio is broken- I have a Nokia 360 bt speaker which worked perfect when streaming with GB on Bluetooth. However, both ICS builds are non-functional. Oddly the 246 wont even pair while the previous build did that but with no sound streaming.
2) That high pitch whine (in ear buds) is present when no music is playing (it goes on and off) -this was never present in the GB.
3) In-line mic controls don't work and they never worked before, even for GB but its darn annoying. The microphone doesn't work and the volume controls/center action button don't do anything beyond play pause (even though they are 3 buttons).
Its a nice ROM but its ridiculous that these small features are were never fixed.
any other issues you guys found?

elistuy said:
Hi all,
I upgraded from .2233 with a layover in .905... my first impressions are that the differences between 2233 and 246 are minor at best. All the problems I had before are still present from the previous ICS build and were functional in GB 905.
Problems:
1) Bluetooth audio is broken- I have a Nokia 360 bt speaker which worked perfect when streaming with GB on Bluetooth. However, both ICS builds are non-functional. Oddly the 246 wont even pair while the previous build did that but with no sound streaming.
2) That high pitch whine (in ear buds) is present when no music is playing (it goes on and off) -this was never present in the GB.
3) In-line mic controls don't work and they never worked before, even for GB but its darn annoying. The microphone doesn't work and the volume controls/center action button don't do anything beyond play pause (even though they are 3 buttons).
Its a nice ROM but its ridiculous that these small features are were never fixed.
any other issues you guys found?
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Can u check and tell us, if the phone is has having global capabilities.... there is no word yet on global capabilities.
Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2

How do I check without leaving the country?

That is odd -- I use BlueTooth all the time on 246 and it works perfectly. Not getting the whine problem with the headphone jack either. Maybe try a FDR?

I just started using 246, but I have been able to use my headphones and Bluetooth speakers without issue.
Edit: Headphones acting up now...

unbesorgt said:
That is odd -- I use BlueTooth all the time on 246 and it works perfectly. Not getting the whine problem with the headphone jack either. Maybe try a FDR?
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FDR?

elistuy said:
FDR?
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Factory Data Reset
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One thing I don't like about it is that you can't select between using 3g and 4g like you could before. I frequently set it for 3g to save on the battery life when 4g isn't necessary.
I also had a problem with it scanning my SD card for errors and it wouldn't read it so I had to put a different one in. The funny part is that the card works on other devices but stopped working on the bionic today. It's definitely an annoyance but something I can live with.
The performance is nice though. I do have more network issues now than I had on gingerbread but as far as how fast apps open and the screen slides, its much better.
Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2

can we root 246?

waffleb051 said:
can we root 246?
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Absolutely.

smokedkill said:
One thing I don't like about it is that you can't select between using 3g and 4g like you could before. I frequently set it for 3g to save on the battery life when 4g isn't necessary.
I also had a problem with it scanning my SD card for errors and it wouldn't read it so I had to put a different one in. The funny part is that the card works on other devices but stopped working on the bionic today. It's definitely an annoyance but something I can live with.
The performance is nice though. I do have more network issues now than I had on gingerbread but as far as how fast apps open and the screen slides, its much better.
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You can switch between 4G and 3G, just not the same way as before. You need to do it through the programming menu. To do this, you dial *#*#4636#*#* then select phone information, then select CDMA auto (PRL) from the preferred network type menu for 3G, and LTE/CDMA/EvDo to go back to 4G. There are also a few apps on the market that automate that, such as one called LTE On/Off, which is for the Thunderbolt, but also works on the Bionic.

Thanks for the information. I have one other question. Is there anyway to get the desktop Firefox browser onto webtop like gingerbread had?
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smokedkill said:
Thanks for the information. I have one other question. Is there anyway to get the desktop Firefox browser onto webtop like gingerbread had?
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No clue, I've never dealt with webtop. Hopefully someone who has can tell you.

I haven't had any BT issues, but the headphone whine has been back with the ICS leaks, since 232, at least.

Ive yet to experience any whining
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Coming from 232, this isn't too different feeling. My phone is running smoother but that may also be due to wiping everything as well. The set up screens were a bit different and I liked it. I haven't used headphones yet so I'm not sure if the whine is still here but I'm assuming it will since, as far as I have heard, it's hardware.
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SCFirefighter said:
Absolutely.
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how do we root 246. I can only assume that we use the razer ics rooter

waffleb051 said:
how do we root 246. I can only assume that we use the razer ics rooter
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You'll have to search for that. You may be right, but I try not to use one-click roots. I actually do in and perform the steps these utilities do so I know it's done right, and I learn something in the process. However, it is really easy to root either way so don't let that deter you from loading 246. :good:

waffleb051 said:
how do we root 246. I can only assume that we use the razer ics rooter
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I used HoB. Open it up and run the root script
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KennyMB said:
I used HoB. Open it up and run the root script
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I also used Samuri's HoB to root and upgrade. Works great! Read all the directions before starting.
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/4026-samurihls-house-of-bionic/

[Q] loss of network when leave my house

Hello I have recently got a samsung galaxy ace and have installed a couple of custom roms, i saw a thread for one of them to sort out the gps config, i tried to follow the instructions properly but did not find them very clear. I left the house the other day and discovered that as soon as i walk out the door of where i live my network disappears and is very intermittent if on at all. I have since reverted back to stock rom and installed cm7 rc3 democracy custom rom which is working perfectly at home but yet again when i leave the house it does the same thing and the signal just goes. I usually had poor signal in my house before but now this is the only place it works! I have looked on so many different threads but cannot seem to find the solution could someone please help me in the right direction to resolve this thanks

Sorry, is this WiFi or GSM?
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NathanBookham said:
Sorry, is this WiFi or GSM?
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hii thanks for getting back to me, its gsm i think basically the network signal that allows u to make calls etc....I have tried nearly every rom going now and always does the same when i leave the house just goes! I dont understand it because its always perfect when im at home its so confusing

Stranfe Wifi problems

Hello,
I hope someone can help.
I got a Z1, with slow WiFi, but wait! It is not that simple! Everytime I change something in WiFi settings in my Frit.Box, I get one day full speed. Than after everything rebooted. It slows down to around 20Kbs up to 2Mb.
I first thought it is my crappy Fritz Box. So I tried out the Dlink DIR-600. Which, oh wonder, does the same. So root cause: It is the Z1.
After a day off, my WiFi is like in the dark age.
AND NO: Only two or three other Networks
And no: No wall, i can stand 1m behind the box.
Anyone got any tips or know why this might happen?
Edit: I´m thinking to give CM a try if it might fix the WiFi issue?

Well, i have a similar problem like yours. Z1 drops from my router all the time and the connectivity sucks!
Maybe we should use ROMs to fix it
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dnzdeniz said:
Maybe we should use ROMs to fix it
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My phone is not unlocked and not rooted, I don´t want to root and unlocmk just to find out that it does not help :/
What I could narrow down is: I see full bars on my phone, but as soon I try to connect, i goes down to 1 bar of WiFi. And the box is just like two meters away...sometimes I even can´t connect...

Qefx said:
My phone is not unlocked and not rooted, I don´t want to root and unlocmk just to find out that it does not help :/
What I could narrow down is: I see full bars on my phone, but as soon I try to connect, i goes down to 1 bar of WiFi. And the box is just like two meters away...sometimes I even can´t connect...
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same problem
what the hell is wrong with sony

dnzdeniz said:
same problem
what the hell is wrong with sony
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I wrote when the "DRM key" problems arised that I don´t want to buy any sony again. Well, now I´m sure...