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[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ChrisDDD:
I flashed it and haven't noticed any change in signal strength. Sucked before, still sucks. Hovers around -100 at home, indoors and out, and Verizon still won't entertain offering a network extender.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] mbh87:
Because thats the file name it looks for. Whats inside the zip dictates what it flashes.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Matt Devo:
you're either confused, or talking about something other than how to flash a (PG32IMG.zip) radio update. At no point do you go into recovery. If you reboot with the "bootloader" option from your ROM, it brings you to the fastboot menu, from which you select the bootloader option, not recovery (there is no recovery option, that's in the bootloader/hboot menu, not the fastboot menu). It will scan, and if a PG32IMG.zip file is found, you get the option to flash it or reboot.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] PharmCAT:
There is a fast boot menu?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] andybones:
lol

10char
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] yoitsbry:
.

hey andy, can the newest gingerbread radio be loaded to work with virtuous unity?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] andybones:
yea it can
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] rfarrah:
No, he's basically right. If that file is in the root of your SD and you boot into recovery from "off" (power and down volume), you WON'T boot into recovery; you will boot into Fastboot/hboot/bootloader.

That doesn't mean you can't boot into recovery through ROM manager or something like that, though.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Matt Devo:
no, he's not. VOL- + Power when off takes you to the bootloader/hboot menu, not directly into recovery. You are correct that you cannot get to recovery that way with a PG32IMG.zip file in the root of your sdcard, but that's not what my main quarrel was with - it was his original quote:

his instructions to "go to bootloader, then navigate to recovery" are flat wrong, and I was correcting his use of terminology, which would be very confusing for all the newbs reading this thread.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] MedleHed:
There is no such thing as "basically right" when giving instructions. You are either right or wrong.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] joshdaboss:
I went from -87 dBm to -74 dBm with the latest radio. Thank you.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] snowman46919:
why would they offer it when they can sell it to you on their website? just wondering not being a smart alek
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] snowman46919:
Flashed the newest radio worked like a charm

Meant to ask though how are you guys checking your signal levels?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] HypostaticOnion:
Same here. :) great signal now.

Sent from my rooted, MIUI Dinc2
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] PharmCAT:
Settings > About Phone > Status
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] HypostaticOnion:
I'm personally using a widget you can get in the market, and it shows you signal strength in 10 bars, as well as dBu's. It also shows what type of signal (1x or 3g), and what network. I have one for WiFi, and Data. Go check it out. :)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ABQNM:
I use a widget too. Mobile signal widget. The pro version adds wifi too. I have tried a lot and that one seems to be the most reliable but gingerbread causes all signal widgets or services that run in the notification bar to freeze periodically and you have to relaunch them periodically to get them working again.

Sent from my brain using human to phone transport technology.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] HypostaticOnion:
See, I use Network Signal Widget by LAKSHMAN. I doesn't have WiFi capabilities, but he has a WiFi one as well. It also doesn't run in the statusbar. I had trouble with the one you're talking about, as it didn't show me VZW, instead it was showing T-Mobile.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] sjpritch25:
Alright, I'm getting ready to test the different gingerbread radios. How long does everybody usually test them. I'm figuring a week, but that might be to long.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] QBall45:
You should know very rapidly after swapping radios if its a 'good' one. If its just ok you could 'test' it forever. The good ones sorta jumo out at ya. Or at least they have for me. A week is 6 days too long in my opinion.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] AZKJS:
Don't know if it was just Me or if this is a known bug with 722?

Just flashed Incredible 2 HD off theMikMik, and I can't make phone calls.

I can send and receive texts and can receive phone calls but I can not make calls it pops up a error network is busy window. went back to 622 and its fine now.:confused:
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] rfarrah:
Maybe it's an issue with the ROM. Maybe you had a corrupted download of the 722 radio. Did you try to dial *228 with Option 1?

...just some ideas....
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] romma1:
I was installing 9/23 MIUI, got bootlooped, went into recovery and the 722 radio installed again.

I tried getting into recovery again but it went back to the update. After that, I popped the sd card to get it into recovery, got it, put the card back in and installed a back up. No, no phone signal. I am getting wifi. Thoughts?

edit: still bricked. If I download an RUU, will that get awirking radio back? Help!

edit again: Well I went back to the 622 Radio earlier, and it was not working. Started downloading an RUU file (not sure that would have worked), and then I looked down at my phone and my new text messages were there. Viola! My phone is fixed. I was getting ready to unroot, and/or dust off my insurance policy. ;)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ABQNM:
So after a few days of testing I have noticed that the 722 radio is a huge improvement over 622 with some caveats.

First let me say I came to this from a Droid X and still have an OG Droid. They both had phenomenal radios, so when coming to the dinc2 from the X, I was a bit baffled to see a 15-20dbm decrease in signal strength from the Motorola phones sitting right next to it.

Now here is what I have noticed with the 722 radio. It gave me a drastic signal strength increase in areas where I would have seen much better signal on the Motorolas. It did not provide any increase in areas where signal was already poor. So basically now my signal is very close to that of the Motos. I still get -95 to -105 in areas where the signal just sucks, so it is not a magical cure but it did fix my signal in areas where I was experiencing unusually low signal compared to other Verizon Droids.

tl;dr

If your signal sucks in your area it won't improve anything but if you were getting low signal in areas with good signal, then 722 should help you.

Sent from my brain using human to phone transport technology.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] romma1:
I may try to re-install 722 later, but boy am I paranoid after that ordeal. I am just glad I got it working again right now. The 722 was a good radio though for the week or so that it was installed...
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] sjpritch25:
i was on 1.09.01.0622

I tried 1.01.50.0817 and i kept getting call lost.

I flashed 1.09.01.0722 and i don't really see much of a difference between 1.09.01.0622.

The problem is my area is known for a bad reception. I get about the same frequency 100dbm to 103dbm. I getting the same with each radio. I tempted to try the 1.01.50.0701, but i think it won't work either.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ABQNM:
The x.01.50.xxxx radios are from a Chinese CDMA carrier and will not work with Verizon in the US. Don't bother with them if you are in the USA on Verizon.

722 seems to fix issues where the phone was getting drastically lower signal in areas that have good signal, but doesn't seem to improve anything for those in already low signal areas. This has been my experience since I installed it the day it was released.

---------- Post added at 09:29 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:22 AM ----------

One thing about the radio install - after you install it, go to your SD card and either rename the PG32IMG.zip or move it to a folder. I personally rename them and leave them so I can flash back later if needed. I have 0622.PG32IMG.zip and 0722.PG32IMG.zip on there.

If you leave the file named PG32IMG.zip in the SD card root, every time you try to go to

recovery

or

bootloader

(to get to recovery the phone first goes through the bootloader, although you don't see it unless the PG32IMG.zip is there) it will attempt to install it again and if it somehow gets corrupted on your sd card and the bootloader tries to install it, you could have issues.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] PharmCAT:
Ehh, is it possible for the radio version to effect also the data? I sent a text and the person received it three hours later. Just went back a version, and everything seems fine. Including 3g which was oddly slower than before.

So I guess after some testing the newest version only did bad for me.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ABQNM:
It is possible that the radio could affect text messages. The fact that one person received a text 3 hours later though, I would not immediately blame the radio upgrade. A network issue on your side or theirs is more likely. If EVERY text you send gets delayed by 3 hours and flashing the old radio fixes it, then it may be the radio. After updating the radio, it is a good idea to update the PRL as well - *228 option 2. That could affect it.

As for data speeds, they can be affected by the radio, but again, as to how much the data speeds fluctuate as it is, that may be hard to blame the radio for. If it is consistently lower at the same location and flashing the old radio helps, then the radio could be to blame.

There are many factors at play here as most people seem to be reporting increased data speeds and better signal (in areas of good signal, weaker areas still are weak). The towers you are on, your PRL, hand placement over the antenna (in the battery door, which can become scratched and damaged), whether your home network is 850 (A-side or B-side) or 1900MHz, etc. can all affect data speed and signal. Basically, it comes down to use whichever one works better for you, but I can tell you most people are seeing better overall results with 722.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] siskiou:
Noob question: do you need a different radio version if you want to use your phone globally (USA, Germany, UK) or does the 722 work for all frequencies?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ABQNM:
This is the stock verizon radio. If your rom has global support (I know stock does; not sure about others) then it will roam just fine.

Sent from my brain using human to phone transport technology.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] siskiou:
Thanks! That's what I was hoping for!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ben805:
I flashed the 722 on my wife's phone running on skyraider, the reception went up from 1 bar to 3 bars, data speed jumped up from 400kbps to 2.3Mbps, upstream also see a 4x improvement. :eek:

For whatever reason her phone get a much bigger gain than mine :( when I tested both phones side by side her 3G always being twice as fast mine in both download and upstream. I was only pulling down 1~1.2Mbps (still higher than 622 radio though). Feeling a bit jealous and disappointed, I re-run the *228 option 1 and 2, I keep doing the reprogramming steps 1 and 2 repeatedly and eventually got mine to match her speed after the 6th or 7th of reprogramming. Now mine is just as fast as hers. LOL :D:D:D:D:D
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nazo0:
i'm using OMFGB w/ ruu 1.09.01.0622

any recommendations for new radio? my service sucks, willing to try anything right now
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] rfarrah:
Make a note of your signal strength (dBm) and then try the 722 radio in the same location. Compare dBms and see if you like the new radio better. If not, go back.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] sjpritch25:
I had a slight increase with 722, but my area is known to suck.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] poncho524:
do radios usually come with ROMS?

Meaning, if i try different ROMS could that change the radio version?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nazo0:
My dBm is nearly -105..it's bad. my 3g speeds are sad, not even 1mg down

Just want to make sure, I've never changed an RUU before. Just download PG32IMG.zip into the root of my sd card..powerdown, bootloader will pick it up and that's it..if I don't like it, i can download the stock one from OP and do it over again, right?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] PharmCAT:
No, radios and roms are separate.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jeremytn86:
Yes it will pick it up, it will take a sec, I think you have to press vol up to say yes, you wanna update. Once your done and your phone is back on make sure to use es file explorer or similar program to delete the P32IMG.zip off your SD card, will try to update to it every time if you don't, and if u don't like it, put the 622 one there and do the same.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ABQNM:
Only if you flash a stock ROM RUU would it change the radio for you. CWM cannot flash the radio image, only the bootloader, so it won't be in any custom ROMs.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Matt Devo:
that's not completely accurate
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] poncho524:
care to elaborate?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Matt Devo:
you can also flash a radio/hboot/splash via adb or terminal as follows:

flash_image <location> <image name>

this can be scripted to be done automatically via CWM recovery. It's just easier to use PG32IMG.zip files and have the bootloader handle it though, as it requires less packaging.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] gu1dry:
Except that isn't correct...
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Matt Devo:
can't give much weight to that without clarification/explanation
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] riverstudd:
i might be wrong here but you cant flash it that way because the file isnt a .img file. its a .zip. and you cant just rename it. so the radio's in the op cant be flashed that way. ergo you are wrong and the OP is correct. i could be mistaken though
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] HypostaticOnion:
I flashed my radio via bootloader. As long as its named PG32IMG.zip and it is in the root of the sd card, you'll be good. Check the md5 however before you flash anything because like states before, it can brick your device easier than anything if its corrupt.

Sent from my DINC2HD
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Matt Devo:
OP said that radio images couldn't be flashed in CWM - that is inaccurate. With a properly authored zip containing an edify script, CWM recovery can flash a radio image. What you are saying is correct as well though - CWM cannot flash a PG32IMG.zip file, as they are designed to be flashed in the bootloader.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] gu1dry:
Except ClockworkMod Recovery doesn't have proper support for this, or I would have posted the radios like this in the first place....
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] tmlhodge:
So back to something constructive, I was on 622 and it was constant 3g with 1 bar in my home, then I decided to give 722 a shot and now it is a constant 3g with 3 bars.

Thanks for your instructions and download links.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] loudaccord:
Just went from 622 to 722... hoping it will not be any worse :)

went from -100 to -93, phone sitting in exactly the same spot. Just got a call and no dead spots. This is the first time I flashed a radio where I could really tell the difference.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] sjpritch25:
I'm in a bad signal area and i only get 103 dbm at best. However, i still get 3g and no problem calling out. Talking depends on where i am in my condo though.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] arlindemini:
Running CyanogenMod 7 for the HTC Incredible 2 :: V7.1.0.1 (11 Oct 2011), Android 2.3.7, Kernel 2.6.35.14-cyanogenmod-g9e5cdf1 my radio tests (signal/connectivity/data - NOT including GPS/Power Monitoring/etc) are as follows:

1.09.01.0622: -72dBm, 2-3 bars, ping 81ms, d/l 718kbps, u/l 815kbps

1.09.01.0722: -73dBm, 2-3 bars, ping 96ms, d/l 650kbps, u/l 1062kbps

1.01.50.0817: -76dBm, 0-3 bars, triangle in place of 3G symbol in taskbar, No Data/Connectivity

1.01.50.0701: -68dBm, 4 bars, triangle in place of 3G symbol in taskbar, No Data/Connectivity

0.99.01.0225_2: -78dBm, 3 bars, ping 88ms, d/l 121kbps, u/l 371kbps

0.99.50.0323_2: -70dBm, 4 bars, triangle in place of 3G symbol in taskbar, No Data/Connectivity

0.99.50.0401: -66dBm, 4 bars, triangle in place of 3G symbol in taskbar, No Data/Connectivity

0.98.50.0302: -74dBm 0 asu, 4 bars, triangle in place of 3G symbol in taskbar, No Data/Connectivity

0.86.50.0123: -75dBm, 2-4 bars, no triangle or 3G symbol in taskbar, No Data/Connectivity

Radio bundled with CM7 (1.09.01.0622) seems to be the best fit for me.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] faehsemc:
i went from 100 dbm to 89.. pretty nice! from the .622 to .722
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] junknstuff:
No improvements for me going from the orig 255 to latest 722, but out was worth a try. Thanks for posting!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] loudaccord:
New radio out... did nothing for me though.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] andybones:
are you new radio on a rooted rom, it may only benefit from the stock OTA ROM that just came out..

then again I am usually wrong, so. sorry if that is the case.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] devinhfox:
Post Link plz
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] andybones:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20279858&postcount=14

or right to it,

http://www.multiupload.com/3CBAQ9X4FZ
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Kinz1980:
I downloaded the zip over3g used a file explorer and moved to root of sd card then booted into bootloader choose yes on update installed just fine

I didn't do any test before,however I am getting service at home in my normal dead spots. So thanks for the link it works on my rooted dinc2
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ABQNM:
I also installed directly from the SD as I usually do after verifying md5. 722 improved my signal overall bit it was still inconsistent and frequently dropped below -100 dbm at home and immediately after installing I haven't seen the drop outs in signal. Pretty consistent but nothing as far as an increase. Perfect for me.

Sent from my brain using human to phone transport technology.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] seejoshplay:
pushed this onto device using adb, verified md5 sum & installed via hboot. seems fine. I'm not getting any improvement in my dead spots. That said, i look forward to hopefully the phone used to waffle between 1x and 3g a lot. Hopefully this new radio keeps the phone more on the 3g side - hard to make any substantial claims about it.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] TheAtheistReverend:
MD5 for Radio:

700956620392E953B212C85510788795
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] romma1:
What a difference a radio install experience makes. The last time I did it, I was freaking out nervous about bricking the phone. Now it was like visiting an old friend.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] andybones:
Yea there really isn't too much to be worried about as long as you take the correct pre-cautions.

battery over 50%,

MD5 check the file

u know the drill :-)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] kubes069:
So the general consensus seems that the radio improves signal in dead spots and such. I guess that means I will b flashing tonight when I get home from work :-)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] andybones:
I get better signal everywhere

also my download/upload speed has increased at least 20%..
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] romma1:
I just need to go back and remove the zip file from root. Anyone remember the great MIUI/722 zip file disaster from September?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Steve One:
So when I flash the radio it should be the only zip file on the root of my sd correct I should remove all others and yes I have confirmed md5 thanks ahead of time
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ABQNM:
No, it doesn't need to be the only zip. Just the only one named PG32IMG.zip. Make sure to go back to the SD card and delete or rename the file when done as well, or you will have a hard time getting into recovery in the future.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Steve One:
Thanks ever so much
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] HypostaticOnion:
You mean when that weeks update wouldn't boot??? Dude I thought my phone was screwed. I had the radio in my sd card so I couldn't get to recovery to flash back to my backup. I finally figured I can remove sd card, then select recovery and whole its jotting up put it back in.

But yeah, I almost cried since I got this from Costco and paid for no warranty.

Sent from my Incredible 2 HD using Forum Runner
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ABQNM:
Just an FYI... Even though you got it through Costco it still has the 1 year manufacturer warranty and Verizon should exchange it no problem. Plus Costco is really good about exchanging them even way after purchase, but that varies by location and staff.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] HypostaticOnion:
Awesome. Didn't know that lol.

Sent from my Incredible 2 HD using "Dark Chocolate" Tapatalk
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ABQNM:
No problem. Verizon is not like Sprint in that respect. If they sell it and in warranty they will take care of it if it is active. I got my Droid X from Dell last year for free and that was exchanged for a few blown earpieces and that was exchanged for the Incredible 2.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] HypostaticOnion:
Kool. If I have problems I'll unroot and get a sick phone lol.

Sent from my Incredible 2 HD using Forum Runner
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] bsvif:
I find in rootzwiki_dot_com

From the 5.10.605.9 OTA:

Radio Version 1.09.01.1111 (US Verizon)

md5: 700956620392E953B212C85510788795

www_dot_multiupload_dot_com/TF7VKFLCB1
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nedooo:
Hi, can I flash any of those radios to gain Europe GSM (I flashed MikRunny v1.01)

and lost GSM :(
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ABQNM:
If you had GSM and lost it by flashing the rom that means it is likely not supported in the rom. Flashing the radio won't change that. I would check in the rom thread to see what it says about GSM or post a question about it. You may have to find another rom that has GSM support.

Sent from my brain using human to phone transport technology.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nedooo:
Thank you, there is a word that it (ROM with sense 3.5) only supports CDMA and GSM is a no go :o
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Outta:
New radio dec 14 2011

NEW RADIO DEC 14 2011

Just thought i would share this find from rootzwiki:

OP or mod add it to the radio list for all please :D

Enjoy all :cool:
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Outta:
just wanna add i'm running the above radio and much improvement in wifi, 3g, and signal over the radio that came with the original GB update, signal more stable and less 3g drops.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ABQNM:
I don't even get a link to my post? lol Thanks I thought I had posted it in here too. I had PM'd the OP the other day, but not gotten a response. Will ask a mod.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Outta:
haha sorry.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] SoCalSpecialist:
just flashed the latest radio...lets see if this **** fixes the late and great MIUI problems we've been having.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ABQNM:
The radio operates independent of the rom and you will only see a potential change in reception or signal performance. That is it. Won't fix issues created in porting the rom each week.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] SoCalSpecialist:
the radio, as reported on miui, was what creating the major malfunctions in their latest releases.

either way, it didnt do **** lol
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ABQNM:
Just because the app com.android.phone stops responding or crashes does not mean the issue is with the actual device radio. The radio is accessed the same way for all current versions of the OS on this device so it would not matter what version is on the phone. The issue is with the code in the ROM itself.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] SoCalSpecialist:
i know this may be a random question but can you try to resolve the issues with MIUI and its latter releases? it seems as if you have a handle on the whole inner workings of it all.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ABQNM:
Short answer, no. Long answer, I will send you a PM to keep thread on topic.