yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ohnuhuh:
Why does this phone seem to report -93dbm for so many people? I have 2 incredibles and both of them in the same spot as my gnex vary between several different values between 70 and 85. Every once in awhile they will actually have the same values. My gnex, on the other hand, shows 93 about 95% of the time, every once in awhile it goes to 100 then back to 93. Which seems to be the same numbers I see everyone else reporting.

Just curious as to why I have 2 incredibles in the same spot with 2 different signal strengths but 2 gnex..iii? across the country have the exact same value 90% of the time

Also, after turning on airplane mode and turning it back off I've been unable to get any data connection for about 20 minutes now. This is all without flashing the leaked radios. Might have to try them or just go back to stock and see if it fixes it..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] theboo7:
To do this, its

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot flash radio radio-toro-i515.ek02.img

fastboot reboot-bootloader

fastboot flash radio-cdma radio-cdma-toro-i515.ek05.img

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They're showing EVDO, while the Nexus is showing your LTE signal.

More here: http://www.anandtech.com/show/5254/investigating-the-galaxy-nexus-lte-signal-issue
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ohnuhuh:
Even in an area with no LTE and setting the network mode to CDMA only this is the case?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bocaJWho:
Is there any way to get these on my own? I'm very grateful to whoever leaked these, but I would like to know how I can extract my own radio files in the future.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] theboo7:
Get a contact at VZW or Google I guess. Or befriend a Super Secret Agent.:D

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Hmm you've got me there. Sorry, I didn't know your set up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aldouse:
aiyah... i flashed and i lost 3g/4g =(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ohnuhuh:
I've lost those and I haven't flashed yet (well, 3g at least, no 4g here)... this phone seems screwy to me lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ceredics:
I haven't flashed this but as I was reading I dropped data and haven't gotten back yet for about 20 minutes

Sent from this GN on 4G LTE!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aldouse:
aiyah.. it was working perfectly fine .... then i flashed... sigh.. should've just stuck w/ what i had...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ohnuhuh:
It may not be from flashing that radio. Both ceredics and I haven't had data for the last 25 mins and neither of us have flashed them yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] da1suk3:
Yeah I lost data after flashing then I decided to revert to the old one and I still don't have data. Must be Verizon.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] megarek:
Outage in Houston tx. Ppl on rootzwiki with same problem. Not they new radio, it is vzw.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bocaJWho:
I flashed and I have also entirely lost data. I downloaded the .zip off of data, so if this is the Verizon network failing, it's one of the biggest coincidences I've seen, but possible if enough people are confirming that data is down on Verizon.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ScottIsMyName:
Same problem here in San Diego. No data for me or my wife's thunderbolt

Sent from my Thunderbolt
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] liquidi3ladz:
Seems like an LTE/3G outage on LTE phones. Theres no service here in the bay area.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HandOfReform:
Wow...weird timing...no data just south of Chicago...just flashed it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
I think he meant that there are two different PRLs: One for 3G devices that updates via 22899, and one for 4G devices, which updates ota at whatever interval they have chosen. I don't think he meant there are two per device.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
I am saying there are two PRLs out there for the SIM, you will have one or the other. one is provisioned for CDMA, the other for 4G. The CDMA only PRL IMO will not kill 4G, but will not update 4G towers as they become available.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zeppelinmad4:
No joke. I've been tryong to copy my sdcard since my last post one here (about 3 hours I think).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
I must be lucky. I transferred 11gb in less than an hour.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TMFGO45:
I'm agreeing with this currently...

Swyped from my Galaxy Nexus (Codename Android 1.2.0, CNA.kernel 1.0.2, Leaked 4.0.3 radios, Inverted Gapps, Nova Launcher #13, 1200/350 UV'ed) in Tapatalk Pro!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
I found that it goes much quicker when you break it up into smaller chuncks instead of copying it all at once. Also, the drivers that came with PDANet (the original root method referenced these drivers) seem to slow down the transfer. I upgraded the drivers last night and it went much quicker. Drivers can be got here for those that want them:

http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...automated-wugs-galaxy-nexus-root-toolkit.html
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zeppelinmad4:
Yeah I ended up doing two folders at a time. Phone is now back to stock and the bootloader is looked. Gonna bring it up to Verizon when I get off work at 4:30.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
Good luck, nod a smile.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ATnTdude:
Okay...but if Verizon built to spec, all of their LTE towers will have the same MNC and should get picked up regardless if you never get a newer PRL than 526whateverItIsNow. At least until they open up their Block C holdings to LTE. Supposedly they have a second MNC for that band.

Then again, VZW holds their LTE network to their CDMA system with duck tape and ABC gum. Who knows how compliant it is.

I've never done it with this phone, but couldn't you do an adb push/pull of /mnt/sdcard/ and bypass the flaky MTP garbage?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zeppelinmad4:
I'm sure you could. I'll try it when I'm pushing them back.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
The truth is, I view their 4G network as experimental. In my opinion, I have just a 3G phone that is future proofed to include 4G. However, where I live, work and play, 4G is not sustainable as a connection for anything and I ended up setting my phone to CDMA only. Less dropped calls, more time in service. Who knows if we will ever know the real truth.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] krazie1:
Just to confirm i also received a NEW Sim card and my PRL is back to 15098. The lady had to call into Customer Service so that they can activate the Sim card (took 5 minutes to activate) but after that all went well. I dont know if all the reps will need to call into customer service or not but it takes Approximately 5 Minutes to Activate. Time to transfer all my files back to my phone.

EDIT: I wonder how were suppose to stop the phone from automatically calling the # and updating the PRL by itself, like some say it did to theirs.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
My friend got ahold of me today. The prl that was pushed? Didn't stick. It ended up reverting back to the CDMA prl.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kangxi:
Are people they are automatically getting the other PRL in low or no 4G service areas? Do they have CDMA only on?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ATnTdude:
I did not have CDMA-only on. It called out on *22899 after dropping 4G. At least I think it did. I was driving and it was during that big snow storm in Chicago a couple weeks back.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
No ones device automatically dials *228. If Verizon was capable of that happen they would not keep asking their customers to do it manually on CDMA only devices.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] luckylui:
Whats weird is that the *228 when on call it asks you to press 1 for update or 2 to update roaming. The *22899 wil directly go into the update. *228 cant do anything because the keyboard wont come up... I live in a area with full 4G, running PRL 5xxxx seems better signal strength than the 1xxxx. My sim card fine. Im getting d/l of 11mbps n upload is 7-8mbps.

Whoever is running gummy rom 0.7.0 try the *228 and listen to the option, also try the *22899 and listen to that one and tell me if im righ or wrong.. I still say it wont mess the sim cause ive done it about twelve times already, lol.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
I think that is a bad thing to ask people to do. Like I mentioned before, I don't think it will necessarily kill your SIM. I do think because the PRL gets flipped to a PRL provisioned for CDMA, you won't get updates of newly created 4G towers upon reboot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] brycetrem:
Yep, Verizon had no problem pushing me back to the 15098.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] krazie1:
No I was referring to some peoples phones would dial *22899 by itself and update their prl. There are some threads that I've read this, specifically most of them say it happens when they wake up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dp92180:
while I had already done it, my phone too had dialed it on its own.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pauliewalnutted:
so the 5xxxx prl actually gets better reception than 1xxxx? Yet 1xxxx is what we're supposed to be on lol?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zeppelinmad4:
I've taken my phone up to Verizon got the sales associate to reluctantly give me a new sim card. I am now on PRL14010. I'm going to give it a day or two and see if I notice any difference.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pauliewalnutted:
Ya please let us know what changes you notice.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
It may revert back...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
Did your phone activate itself or dial *22899? They are two different things.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dp92180:
It dialed *22899
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pauliewalnutted:
so it went from 5xxxx to 1xxxx as a result?

I like how it automatically changes to what tier two says is the wrong prl lol..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dp92180:
It goes to 5xxxx as the result
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mistermojorizin:
did you call tech support? What do you say to get them to do this quickly and without asking you too many questions?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ATnTdude:
I highly doubt it's the SIM causing the issue. Instead, I bet it's the circumstances that caused the phone to auto-dial *22899 in the first place. If someone spent enough time in an area to cause the auto-dial, and they're still regularly in that area, one would expect it to happen again until Verizon upgrades its system (or Google updates its phone) to stop it.

A SIM isn't going to change MNC/PRL on its own. It has no memory of the last MNC/PRL that was overwritten. Smartcards, like GSM SIM's, are very simple chips. Even with the bandaids VZ is using to bridge LTE and CDMA, it's still 1980's technology. The issue is with VZ's systems doing something they shouldn't.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
I agree. I think revert was a poor choice of words, it is being overwritten.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
You say tomato...end result is the same;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
Who are you to tell me what I say? :mad:

I say Mater:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] luckylui:
Talked to vzw rep and she reverted me back to 1xxxx. She told me that the 5xxxx prl doesnt even come up as a PRL on there side! Its a unknown PRL in there system. When I talked to her, she said in her side my PRL read 00006 w a error on it. Running the 1xxxx gets good data speed coverage but not good voice signal strength! She also told me to go to vzw and pick up a new sim card cause my sim card was scratched and that could be the cause of bad signal strength.. Very interesting. VZW is goofy! Lol

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
Or, because it was damaged by the *228...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mistermojorizin:
Did you call them? what did you say? thanks, just wanna get it done quickly wiht not too many q's
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] luckylui:
I called them and they will know about it once you tell them about your PRL #. On there side your PRL will say unknown and they will revert it back to the 1xxxx. I was straight up w them and told them i was rooted and all the fun stuff. She was cool w it and told me she didnt care. Lol. Its like a five min process. Good luck!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] luckylui:
She said your sim card wont damage cause of that. The sim card holds the PRL. But the only PRL this phone should be on is the 1xxxx, until a new PRL rolls out and your sim card will push it.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ssmug:
How long?

I know the instructions said it may take a while, but how long? I followed it to a t, and it's been 30 min or so, and I'm still on the Google screen...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] luckylui:
Shouldnt take that long. The part that takes a long time is the update, after that supposed to be smooth sailing...

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
Yank the battery and reboot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] akellar:
Called Verizon tonight to see if they could push me back to the right PRL. Long story short, they told me they still showed I was on the correct PRL and I had nothing to worry about. I call BS but everything is working fine so I wasn't going to press it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] txyaloo:
Then she's either full of crap or an idiot. The 5xxxx PRLs have been around at least 4 years. They are the standard PRL on EVDO phones.

Prior to Verizon buying out Alltel, I would use a Verizon 5xxxx PRL on my Alltel phone to force it to connect to closer Verizon towers.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mistermojorizin:
on other 4g phones i believe there was a way to flash a PRL yourself. Do you guys think this will be possible with the GN at some point? I decided I will not be calling verizon unless i have to. Last time I called the rep asked me "how in the world do you you have unlimited data?''....yea
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
That PRL will not show up for the G Nex. You have to ask them to manually look up the PRL by itself and then it will come back. I can't blame the CSR too much for that as when she is looking at a customers account it gives general info. The hard part is finding someone willing to go the extra mile and actually look around.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] luckylui:
Lmao, I was asking her for the unlimited data. Lol

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] clichename122:
Is there any difference between these radios and the 4.0.3 radios on http://rootzwiki.com/topic/12864-radiosgalaxy-nexus-all-available-radiosbasebands/ ?

The one on rootzwiki has a different MD5, and seemed to help more connectionwise.

Anyway, does *22899 do anything bad to your phone, such as wiping or anything? Is it an automated process, or do you have to speak with a rep?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] r0ckstar323:
No *22899 wont work on any LTE phone. I was told that if you boot up without your SIM card, wait till it fully boots, then power back off, replace SIM and boot back up it is the same as doing *228. I read it somewhere and also had a tech support rep tell me the same thing when I was having issues with my Bionic.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] clichename122:
Thanks, but a couple pages back, I read that adding *22899 to your contacts works.

Also, I'm still on 15098. :(

I've also read that 5xxxxx is for 3G phones, and that it may be harmful to the signal. Is this true?

EDIT: Now my phone is stuck on 3G, and I can't get 4G anymore...when I try to toggle LTE, I get stuck on "Searching for service"
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mistermojorizin:
add a 4g hotspot ;)...but now that i have it, i'm cautious about calling them. though last time it was a billing dispute and they didn't take off my newly grandfathered data, but they did ask about it. perhaps if I ask for tech support they won't care.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EyeOfTruth:
Verizon grandfathered people into the unlimited data I havent heard of them canceling it yet. I wouldn't worry about it. More then likely within a year maybe 2 they will have it back. Basically they are trying to get all the early adapters to pay for the 4g service. If you notice they had done several promos about doubling the data and things of that nature. There is a chance that the 4g rollout will be done by the end of this year which then means they are not having to convert towers just maintain them which is a lot cheaper. Plus they will probably sign deals with AT&T and Sprint so both of them can use Verizon's LTE network. Cause lets face it AT&T Bearly has a 3g service it covers most cities and thats about it. Doesn't do much good if you travel. So if that happens Verizon will make part of the money from customers and part from PRoviders using their towers.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
That is the whole meaning of Grandfathered. They can't legally take it away. If they did it would be considered bait and switch which is illegal and the FCC would have a field day with them just like the FCC did when Big Red upped everyone's early termination fees.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Eventually, you will be forced to change your data plan to get a new phone.

They have done it before.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aergern:
I took both both of the Galaxy Nexus (mine and the wife's) as upgrades last December .. they did not take away unlimited data but instead just extended the contract from 07/15/12 to /14 ... the data part is IF you leave then your account would be canceled and if you came back you wouldn't get unlimited. As long as you are on an account that had it ... it's grandfathered. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
That is when you are out of contract. However, they can't remove features while you are under contract. When your contract is up and you automatically switch to month-to-month they are hoping you will upgrade and then tell you that the new phone is not compatible with your plan. You can still stay on your original plan by not renewing and pay retail for the phone as long as it is classified as a like device.

They did this when I switched from the America's Choice Plan to the Nationwide Plan. However, it was my choice. Otherwise I would still be paying less for my plan, but it would only be compatible with Enhanced Multimedia Phones and not "Smart Phones."

In order for them to renege on the contract they would need to create a new classification for the newer phones coming out, eg: "Super Smart Phones." Or, they would have to undergo a merger or corporate name change, see Ginsu Knives shenanigan's for further details. Simply put, if you stayed on your Nexus and did not choose to upgrade your plan, they cannot touch your unlimited data plan.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
Looks like 4.0.4 may be rolling out and it includes radio updates!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] luckylui:
Its GOLD! Running now and it is indeed a big ass leap. :) Full strength everywhere!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mistermojorizin:
Didn't mean to turn this into an unlimited data discussion. in any case, those of us who got unlimited data for the first time in december could get it taken away if corporate notices, but we are entitled to notice. That is what I meant by "newly grandfathered"...not "grandfathered"
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KneeDragr:
By rolling out do you mean OTA.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
Yes. One Verizon customer got an OTA which started the leak of the 4.0.4 ROM which included the 4.0.4 radios.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Which begs the question:

How did he get the update? Luck of the draw in a small push? Someone screwed up and it got sent to him?

I was in the background trying to help the guy (I am banned at androidcentral). He def. is not a tester of any sorts.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
I was told by Verizon that OTAs are pushed to randomly selected test groups which may include users with frequent complaints. They monitor the complaints from the update and if there isn't anything substantial they will push it to everyone. During that time you can wait to be update or click system update and pull the update manually.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KneeDragr:
I've clicked system update but it says I'm up to date.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gahh Its Lee:
I feel like a moron... Where's system update? I feel like its in about phone I guess its not there since I'm on aokp.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
Under status, I believe. It is not present on a lot of custom ROMs (if any) and it will only work on a stock ROM.

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Reread what I wrote. You probably won't be able to for a little while.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DroidHam:
I flashed this, it appears to update my LTE but the CDMA radio is still EK04 in my settings, any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zeppelinmad4:
Did you flash on top of the 4.0.3 radios? It's best to revert to 4.0.2 and then flash 4.0.4.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] azsl1326:
Does anyone have a mirror for these files or can post them? Multiupload seems to be unavailable.

Thanks, in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
What are you looking for?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] azsl1326:
Radios - 4.0.3 / 4.0.2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
4.0.2

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21166889/402radios_btldr.zip

4.0.3

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21166889/403radios_btldr.zip
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jdella681:
I was having a problem with just getting a data connection since yesterday when the 4g network was reported having issues but the other 4g phones were all working fine at my store (I work for VZW). Four done reason when I change my network from 3g to 4g and vice versa the connection would work for about a minute and I would lose 3g/4g..was about to call tech to get my phone replaced and came across this thread and decided to give it a shot. So far 3g is maintaining signal and will try 4g when I get back into work. Not sure if data is any slower but at least I'm getting some kind of data to stick to my gnex ;) at least before I leave for my vacay lol. Thanks to who posted the link!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JayDaKissEP:
I'm not really familiar with radio's. How can I check to see if my phone has them already? I'm not sure if I already have them from the ROM I have.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
Settings-system status

Post what is under Baseband version
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JayDaKissEP:
i515.10 v.fa02 / i515.fa02
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
Most ROMs do not install the radios. However, from what you posted you have a revision 10 device with 4.0.4 Radios.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JayDaKissEP:
Before I rooted my phone, I unlocked the bootloader and flashed the 4.0.4 OTA. Maybe thats why?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TEK112:
That is why. It was a full package CDMA/LTE radios and bootloader. You are good to go.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CrashV2010:
this is what i have done as well.... i love it when we can take control of our devices this way...

I'm getting a better sig all around...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jamor414:
Did you guys switch to 4.04 yet?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djsiva:
4.04 sucked for me in Jacksonville, FL. Data bouncing up and down with no real connection. Flashed back to stock 4.02, then decided to try out something new so I'm using a hybrid 4.04 CDMA radio with 4.03 LTE radio. It seems to be working well, just like the all 4.03 package did.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fzpb61:
My baseband says:

I515.09V.EK05/I515.EK02

Can someone tell me which radio I have, etc.?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] luckylui:
You have the old one.

You should be ending in this...

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BlackHoleSlam:
hey guys i just got my nexus earlier in the night and i want to flash sourcery which is a 4.0.3 rom so i came here and flashed the file in the op but my android version still shows 4.0.2 and i have searched all over google trying to figure how to update to 4.0.3 and this is all i found.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kprice1658:
The file in this op is for radios - not the android version of the rom. Radio versions show under baseband.

Sounds like you need to go to the room section you're looking for to get the actual rom...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BlackHoleSlam:
I just went ahead and flashed the rom after posting all went well
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kprice1658:
I would check your radios version since you say you flashed one of the files in this post. There are a couple of links in the

op that you could have flashed. At least you'll know what radios you currently have....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BlackHoleSlam:
Well I have 4.0.3 now