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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheAnarchist1:
Threepio: I typically only install radios when I update my ROM, as it seems that flashing too many variations without a full wipe can eventually 'fry' your radio, until you wipe anyway. I do as such though:

Easiest Method (Somewhat unstable):

1.) Download desired radio set or hybrid, boot into CWM recovery, perform the typical wipe of everything, and then wipe Dalvik, (and since I only do this when installing a new ROM, wipe battery stats as well)

2.) Select the install from zip function, choose the hybrid or radio flashable from your memory, and flash.....

Less Easy but Stable Method:

1.) Download Galaxy Nexus Toolkit from the sticky at the top of the CDMA forum. Download the desired radio or hybrid......set up the Toolkit to work, ie: drivers installed all that jazz

2.) Unzip hybrid or radio zip exposing the contents, usually radio-cdma.img and radio.img, place those files in the "put .img files here" file inside of the toolkit folder created on your computer from the program installing.

3.) Follow on-screen instructions.....wah-lah bit more stable.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] threepio:
When you say stable vs unstable. You just mean less "quirks" after installation?

I am due to upgrade my gummy nex version. But I tried going to 0.9.0 and my radios didnt work. So i was going to try a new radio and then gummy 0.9.0. There are ways of going back to previous radios right if one of these doesnt work?

Also, I thought there was a procedure for going back to 4.02 radios then flashing to the 4.04 radios? is this different? I honestly dont even know which version of Android 4.0 I have. other than the build number.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheAnarchist1:
Threepio: You only need to truly go back to 4.02 radios if you want to flash something with a bootloader attached into the flashable...though I always go back anyway just to be safe, and yes I mean 'quirks's such as random dropped signal, freezing 3G, etc. For the sake of expediency though....anything on here that says 'no bootloader included' should in THEORY be okay to flash regardless
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jwortiz:
Yup, you have to sign up to 4Shared. That sucks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] seniorstew:
Anyone have a fix for my LTE issue?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] threepio:
Many thanks good fellow!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] past_pluto:
Same here and going back to 4.0.2 radios didn't fix it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tacosrdelicioso:
Thank you so much....data issues...SOLVED
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] VinceT3:
4.0.4 & 4.0.4 didn't work for me.. never switched when on lte/cmda.. worked fine with just cdma.. went to 4.0.4 & 4.0.3 hybrid and it switched correctly.. will test out 4g on my way home tonight..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tacosrdelicioso:
After more extensive use...hybrid 3 seems to be really good
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrgoochio:
last two posters still using hybrid 3? im having trouble finding any regular or hybrid radio package that works for me.. keep missing calls and dropping data randomly so frustrating that they could ship a phone like this...

also, what roms/kernals are u guys using? i'm on aokp m4 with whatever default kernal it ships with..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] VinceT3:
I just installed 3 yesterday after falling back from the full 4, works much better.. switched to 4g while I was on a call.. stayed 4g for my whole ride and switched back to 3g without issues.. audio quality is still fairly crappy on this hybrid, seemed better on the other version..

I'm running CM9 nightly build from the 12th. (stock kernel)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tacosrdelicioso:
Still on 3 it works nicely
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aliensquale:
I'm confused.. why are you guys even screwing around with new radios... I am just running the stock radios from the nexus.. I also have the AOKP rom installed..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gahh Its Lee:
Radios have a massive effect for some people. I've seen where people can get 25% more battery life or get two extra bars somewhere. Its always worth a shot to play with.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aliensquale:
which radios do you recommend I use?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gahh Its Lee:
I'm using the hybrid three and its giving me 4g where I didn't get it before.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrgoochio:
you guys that have no problems or even a boost in reception are extremely lucky. i got my phone less than a week ago and im consistently getting dropped calls and dropped signal. i have solid 3-4 bars of 4g reception and have never had a single dropped call or loss of reception at my house on my previous 3g only phone. flashing new radio is my only hope.

on another note, flashed hybrid 3 last night and browsed internet and surfed the play store all night with no problem. wake up today and my first phone call gets dropped. so annoyed right now. immediately jumps back to 3-4 4g bars after about 10 seconds but point is moot if my call was already dropped.

anyone have any other suggestions?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aliensquale:
I am running the latest AOKP rom and using the Franco Kernal. I have stock radios right now.

couple questions..

1.) is it recommended to update my radios?

2.) what is the best package to use for the radio updates? can I simply flash the radio .zip file through CWM recovery?

I guess I am just confused with all this 'hybrid' talk and what that all means?

thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mark manning:
Updating your radios are up to you. Does it help you ask. The answer is sometimes. It can help with battery and change when your phone use 2,3 or 4g. What it doesn't do is give you better signal. Anyone who says it does really doesn't understand what a radio driver does and how the radio interface layer works.

The best package is what works best for you. I would suggest going with the 4.0.4 full lte and cdma radios tho.

Hybrid means they are using radios from 2 different releases.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aliensquale:
thanks for your help!

do I just download the .zip file for the radios and flash in ClockwordMod Recovery just like I flash a ROM ?

Do I need to do a wipe or anything first?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mark manning:
Correct just flash normally. When flashing anything, I personally, will always wipe my cache and dalvik cache
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] seniorstew:
Anyway of fixing my lte issue?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] VinceT3:
I had the same issues on the full 4.0.4/4.0.4 version.. I backed up to hybrid 3 and I've been fine, however I rarely switch to LTE (mostly because verizon LTE blows in my area) but when I do it works very well :)

EDIT: I know you said you tried going back, you may want to try again.. no idea why it wouldn't work unless you some how still have 4.0.4's LTE still on your phone? check the versions in the about screen
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nswenson:
I just want to say thank you! I just got this Galaxy Nexus to replace my broken Thunderbolt and I was very disappointed to see that the LTE radio wouldn't hold a signal with 4.0.2 nor 4.0.4 radios. With the hybrid 3 my issues are solved. It is now nearly as good as my hacked Thunderbolt was here in the San Francisco Bay area.

Thank you!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dsass600:
HELP

Could someone please tell me which of these radios is the newest? Also which one works the best? Do they work better than the official 4.0.4 radios? Are they stable? And lastly, do they require any special process to flash or is it the same as flashing a regular radio? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jst07:
Newest is the 4.0.4 radios, but I think most people have luck with Hybrid 3. Give a few a shot and see what works best for your phone
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dsass600:
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Do you also know the answers to my other questions.

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Also why is hybrid three the best, even though it has a 4.0.3 radio for the LTE part? Should the 4.0.4 for the CDMA and LTE radio be the best, or in other words, just the stock 4.0.4 radio?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eyekyu:
@dsass... 4.0.4 FULL is the newest, try them all out. spend a day on each i guess. kinda what im doing. ive only used 4.0.4 Full and hybrid3, ill do hybrids 2&1 tomorrow and jus go from there
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dsass600:
do you know why an older one would work over another newer one?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eyekyu:
not sure why, i think thats why OP has 4 different radios.

right nowwith hybrid 3 im gett -109dBm & with 4.0.4 i was at -113dBm

different combos work with different people based on location an maybe rom/kernal
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dsass600:
what rom and kernel are you running? Im running franco and AOKP
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eyekyu:
franco & CM9 nightly
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dsass600:
so which do you suggest i flash first? and whats the flashing routine?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xray49er:
Anybody have a mirror for hybrid 3. Dont really want to make an account for 4 shared. Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KennyG123:
Sorry guys. The links in the OP are for 4shared which require registration to download. That is against forum rules. This thread is closed until mirrors for the files can be posted.

Thanks

FNM
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lilfleck:
how can i flash back the 4.0.3 radio?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Cool cool. Flashing now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jerrycycle:
New Leaked Radios CDMA, LTE & Bootloader http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1403133
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shanky0506:
That's because ROM Manager can't handle spaces in file paths.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zeppelinmad4:
So I just flashed this and can't speak on the longevity of it. I will say, under the leaked 4.0.3 radios If I was in my office at work, I would never get 4G and only about 3 bars of 3G. If I stepped outside, it would go right to 4G.

Under this radio (I've only been at work with it so far) I have not dropped out of 4G yet. Even in the deepest depths of he....my office.

I think you might be onto something here.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mistermojorizin:
wow, how can that be since the 4g radio didn't change?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zeppelinmad4:
Beats me. I'm just stating what happened. I'm sure I'll post in this thread if anything changes in a couple days.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] anothervictim.:
I've been using it for about a day now. I use Music and Navigation all day. This hybrid may be just a little bit better than 4.0.2 and 4.0.3 on their own but still not great. Just need some new official radios and better LTE coverage from verizon.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ready5:
Thats because his CDMA radio before was holding the LTE radio hostage. For some people this fixes that issue.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] holmes6:
I tried this briefly in an area with no 4g coverage, and it seemed to increase the time to switch between 3g and wifi in a couple quick tests. Went back to the previous leaked radios package. YMMV, just posting my experience.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kimboinatl:
I just flashed this earlier today. I had trouble with 3G before - I could connect to 4G pretty reliably, but if I turned LTE off I would rarely get a 3G signal. After flashing this radio combo I seem to have better luck picking up 3G! When I had my LTE on, 3G to 4G handoff seemed to be about the same for me. It's still too early to be sure, but I'll re-post if I notice anything else.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ready5:
Could always try the other hybrid package I Just posted on OP.. check it!:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] finakechi:
Whoah! Some one from CT? No a freaking way. Good stuff dude.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EyeOfTruth:
hybrid 2 gives me an install error. I checked md5 sums and it matches.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kzoak82:
same here
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pithism:
same with these two, install aborted message
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LexusBrian400:
Did you guys install per instructions in the OP? Or did you just try flash in CWM...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EyeOfTruth:
What instructions the only instructions I see are for "For those of you who have fried your radios before, never fear. A simple fix is to download the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit v4.1 and put your phone into the fastboot menu."

Otherwise I would presume you would install the zip just link any other. So I attempted in CWM
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LexusBrian400:
The only instructions I see... The only instructions I see...

whether you are "fried" or not, that way of flashing will.. ehemm.. SHOULD work. I dont see anywhere in the OP where it says to flash in CWM. (Although that may just be implied)

Just tryna help..

Edit: The zips do have an update script in them... even tho the OP never says to flash in CWM. IDK... use the method he gave you. And generally, you dont want to "presume" when flashing radios. From what I hear, its the easiest way to end up with a paper weight. Like I said, just tryna help...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EyeOfTruth:
The first zip flashed in CWM just fine. Most updates in a Zip format dont say to use CWM its almost implied. Maybe thats just my experience though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kzoak82:
have you installed this as per the instructions in the OP? If so, did it work?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kimboinatl:
I flashed mine in CWM. Worked perfectly with my ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pakxelaos:
Use Gnex Tool Kit

The second hybrid install aborted in CWM.

Using Gnex Tool kit install works :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blackbanjo:
damn, went from 1 bar and 3G service to 2 bars and 4G

using Hybrid 1
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LexusBrian400:
Yes, I used the Toolkit, it worked just fine.

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OP, I flashed Hybrid 2. My baseband says EK05/EK02 The OP says it should be EK06/EK02. Are you sure you didn't make a typo or put the wrong file in the zip?

Anyone here flash Hybrid 2 and actually have EK06/EK02 baseband as OP states it should be? Preferably want to hear from those coming from Hybrid 1.

Thanks guys.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pakxelaos:
Yes.

The baseband is ek06, ek02 for hybrid 2.

When extract the zip file. There are radio.img and radio-cdma .img

You should flash both in gnex tool kit
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LexusBrian400:
I did.

10char
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mistermojorizin:
that's because there's a space in the file name of the 2nd package. Easier to delete the space and flash in cwm. The instructions are just for the repair.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tifford:
i tried deleting the space, and still got an error in CWM with hybrid-2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mistermojorizin:
good to know..I stand corrected
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kanly23:
Same happened to me. I used the toolkit but I am seeing 05 and 02, not 06
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ready5:
STANDBY

Ok guys standby. Im checking into this right now.. ill have a fix for you in 25min!!

Just confirming... no one has had an issue flashing Hybrid 1? And everyone has had issues with Hybrid 2?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iConformed:
Same here, couldn't flash with CWM and was able to in toolkit but it's showing ek05 and ek02.

Kinda bizarre, is it possible wrong zip was uploaded ready5 [noticed the .img dates are both early part of December]? Appreciate your work with these radio hybrids btw! Had been anxiously looking for something/anything to try and fix my terrible radio issues :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Funzy32:
Hybrid 1 seems much better i gained 2 bars in my office. :) Thanks alot. Really helps.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ready5:
FIX!

OK guys.. I recooked a new set of Hybrid 2. Now get flashing and report!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iConformed:
Getting file deleted when accessing link, can we get updated link to hybrid2? Thanks ready5!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ready5:
It was uploading.. try now..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kanly23:
flashing now...stand by. Download looks good. CWM seems to be working on hybrid 2

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Successfully flashed and is now properly showing 6 and 2. Will test for a bit and see if its an improvement for me from hybrid 1
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kanly23:
I swapped back to hybrid 1. Its better for me at least. I am in a fringe 4g area but 3g was worse for me with hybrid 2.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dev/null/:
After I've tried both hybrid 1 and 2 and notice no change and both read EK05 / EK04?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] droidrage2010:
Hybrid 1 is working better for me.. I was having an issue with the WIFI to 3G handoff that sometimes would require a reboot to fix.. it's been running for 24 hours without an issue. Thanks a ton
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ready5:
Then you did not download one and two. You downloaded one twice. Delete the zip and try again, let me know how hybrid 2 works for you. I just tested them again and others on the forum have confirmed. Also not everyone will see a change, as my OP says. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ddgarcia05:
I keep on getting a download unsuccessful when downloading from my phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ready5:
Use a different browser like dolphin.. or download to desktop and use usb cable.. or download on desktop and send ur self an email with attachment.;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ddgarcia05:
Yeah I got come from work so I have access to my pc now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mistermojorizin:
so i've tested the four combos of the radios and settled on hybrid 1. however for some reason my 4g is still not at the level i want it to be. especially have noticed a drop in upload speeds lately. seem to remember them being much higher when i first got the phone, but i tried flashing 4.0.2 radios + bootloader bakc and it didn't improve. with hybrid 1 i'm finding that switching from 3g to 4g is more reliable, if not quicker. and 3g is slightly better on the .2 radio.

question: what is the significance of the bootloader version? I noticed the previous leaked packages came with the bootloader and these don't. does the bootloader conceiveably have an effect on radio in any way?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ready5:
Bootloader does not affect radio at all. Also you forget that VZW is getting 1,000s of users to switch from 3g to 4g.. as that happens the network loads go up. 5mbps is what VZW is targeting for the current infrastructure version. When the entire 3g core is matched with 4g in 2013, a software update on the back end of the towers will increase minimum usable speeds again. Basically throttling will happen across the country as VZW tests the network to ensure it can handle 5mbps in most areas.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ready5:
NEW 4.0.4 patch without BOOTLOADER

Check the OP! Updated!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
Getting assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "toro" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "toro" Status 7 Installation Aborted

On 4.0.2 radios and bootloader :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jerrycycle:
Just flash cdma & lte patched (no btl) 4.0.4 radios over hybrid2 4.0.3 cdma & 4.0.2 lte.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] azndan2:
Thank you for your hard work. Please don't type in leet speak as it hurts my eyes. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
The Hybrid 3 flashed, but the patched 4.0.4 ones won't work! No matter what I do I get the same error! I even returned to stock :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mild7intl:
Last one worked coming from 4.0.3 aokpm3. Just flash in cwm and I have noticed better 3g inside my house.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crankerchick:
I'm a big fan of understanding what the he!! I'm doing before I do it. I have not flashed radios before, only custom ROMs with my old droid and my xoom. OP would you mind explaining what I am actually doing with your files and also what the differences are in the various versions you have posted.

I am unlocked and rooted but haven't put any ROMs on my Nexus yet so I'm still 4.0.2 stock. I am trying to figure out what to flash since there are so many goodies waiting for me this morning by way of your files along with 4.0.4.

Edit: nm I get it now, it's just radio combinations.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Stadsport:
I just downgraded to 4.0.2 radios and then up to the 4.0.4 CDMA Update/LTE Patch. CDMA signal strength is exactly the same (-93dBm before and after) but LTE lock is WAY quicker. I didn't take down LTE signal strength before, but I was getting 1 bar in the same spot and 3 bars now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ready5:
You guys did not read the full OP!! If you get errors do a batt pull, then boot into fastboot then recovery and flash again. Im not sure exactly whats happening just yet, but rest assured that your not borking your radios.. the batt pull seems to fix this issue. Report your results after! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ready5:
Usually when these packages come out, its a full radio image. Just like in my hybrid packages. But with the LTE radio in the 4.0.4 package.. its a not a full radio images.. its a patch file meant to open up the LTE image file on your phone and add or correct newly written code.

Usually when VZW has an update with patch files for a radio, its a test package, and usually when they have a final package, it contains full images, thus it wouldnt matter what raio you came from. Make sense?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ready5:
Working on it! Mans got some issues to square away, but I know his inner ROM motif is calling!:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ready5:
Hartford metro area!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gahh Its Lee:
So what are people doing going to 4.0.2 then flashing hybrid three or the lte patch? Which is working better.

Flashed the patched and the hand off is MUCH better.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bryannh:
went back to 4.0.2 radios to flash the new 4.0.4 hybrid and i already have 2 extra 4g bars at my house, very awesome! thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jondwillis:
Came from hybrid 1 and flashed directly to hybrid 3.

Getting an extra 1-2 bars of 4G in my room, and about 6000 kbps down and 1000 kbps up faster SpeedTest.

4G->3G handoff was a bit sluggish but not noticeably slower than before. 3G to 4G handoff was almost immediate.

Ran another SpeedTest after switching from 4G->3G->4G and it was 11000 kbps slower down and 2000 kbps slower up. Hmm.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
That didn't do anything, it yielded the same results, same error from your Hybrid 3 Radio with 4.0.2 bootloader...

EDIT: adrynalyne's new patch w/o the bootloader worked, odd.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gahh Its Lee:
Even with these radios I get the effect where I turn lte on and when I lose signal it never switches to 3g
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Josebori:
Worked like charm!

Sent from my Gummy Nexus!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zeke1988:
i am so confused, i read the first post couple times and still dont understand.

i am running ARHD 2.1.2. which one should i flash? H1 or H2 or H3 or the VZN Full?

does the VZN one flash CDMA raido or LTE radio?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jerrycycle:
The VZW is the cdma plus patch to update the lte also.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dynamicpda:
Hybrid 1 to Hybrid 3 improved the weak 4G signal in my work room. Before it would jump around, now it is stable and usable (~500kpbs download).

Then I got greedy and flashed the LTE patch. On reboot, I lost the 4G gains I had seen with Hybrid 3. I got scared and had to flash straight 4.0.3 to get everything working again. Then I flashed back to Hybrid 1 then 3. I don't notice any significant differences in 4G speeds between the two in the strongest signal part of the house (~6mpbs down). Will report back if I notice anything significant outside the house.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] robstunner:
I found that the 403 radio netted much faster 4G speeds that the 404. Did a few speed tests at home and got 18mbps down on 404 while 403 did and still does about 30mbps.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kanly23:
I'm seeing roughly the same or slightly worse on the new radios plus I'm noticing what seems like battery drain after flashing the 4.0.4 radios. Back to hybrid 1 for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ready5:
Not sure you guys understand the OP.... hybrid 3 is NOT a new LTE radio... hybrid 3 is as it says... The 4.0.4 CDMA radio and the 4.0.3 radio... your radio speeds on 4g with hybrid 3 should be the same as if you just flashed the 4.0.3 radio package. Just clarifying incase you guys think you misunderstood. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ready5:
His patch is with the bootloader it appears. I just looked at the package. Where did you grab said package?