yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] shogunmark:
something i forgot to mention which may clarify this issue a little better.. is that HSDPA is only for DOWNLOAD not upload... so if you request a webpage, or email, data, etc.. when it sends out its going to remain on 3G, then when the requested information comes back its going to switch to H for the faster download, once its done downloading it switches back to 3G... This is how HSDPA works.. nothing funny going on here ;) at least not until we get phones that are HSUPA compatible like the HTC Kaiser
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] msuk:
Hi again,

This didnt slove my problem so I re-flashed the 1.40 Radio ROM and will keep you posted.

Thanks

Msuk
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] over2land:
Well, I went to the 1.38.0.11 for a while, as I was having no luck with this one, phone-wise.

With the 1.40.30.00, I'd have to dial a number multiple times before it would finally call... otherwise it'd say "dialing" but not actually dial, and then would say "call ended" with the person on the other end never hearing a single ring. Also, this one stretch of 71 where on my A1200 or MPx I'd lose signal for less than a mile, this radio lost signal for almost 5 miles. Also, it would have problems getting signal in my office.

So, I went to the 1.38.0.11 (I was on the 1.38.0.10 before going to the 1.40 version) and used it for a few days. Well, I was on that section of 71 twice more, and the phone usage was almost non-existant for a 10 mile stretch. It was searching, telling me it had no signal, or when I'd get a call through, it would hang up etc etc. Also, on my 67 mile drive to work, when on the phone, I would routinely lose signal at the same places (I assume it had problems handing off towers). Anyway, after yesterday when I find out there was a shooting at my brother's school, but being unable to call him, I came back to this thread and saw all the people loving this radio still, and decided to give it a shot... I need to use this thing as a phone... if I can't, what good is it?

So, I flashed the 1.40 on it at the office. Now it gets 3-4 bars of signal, where before it'd only get 1-2 with the same radio. I've not tried download/upload speeds as I'm still not sure how to go about that. (yes, I've searched).

Anyway, this radio flash was from a different download from the same link, but at work vs home, it was flashed with a different computer, and different cable. Both computers are running Win 2K, and both are fully updated. Both computers have the same software on them, and actually the home computer is faster (clock speed and RAM) than the work one.

What I was wondering was: what is the possibility that the first flash to this radio was bad for whatever reason? I didn't lose power at any time during either flash, but intial impressions of this radio a week later are way better than they were before. And, if the first flash was bad, what might have been the cause? (of course hoping to prevent it in the future)

Sorry so long winded, thanks for any thoughts. I'll post again after I've used this radio for a while.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] armedmetallica:
Downtown: 800K through about 1Mbit.

Brooklyn:

Entering Battery Tunnel from BK side: 500K

278 most of the way, past Kosciousko bridge: 300 - 600K

Staten Island:

Tottenville 800 through about 1Mbit.

Hylan Blvd: Seguine through New Dorp Lane: 300 - down to 60k. (forced w-cdma).
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] sutheep:
A few little things i noticed. After I flashed, now, everytime i boot the fone from a switch off, the green LED turns on, all the time until a lil' before WM splash.

another thing i noticed is ... it will boot to flight mode and the fone will not lock the signal, have to go to settings and manually select the operator. well that's about it,.

I was using 1.38.0.11 before, f0ck3d up battery life. I'd notice a slight increase in the 1.40.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] mean-machine:
After flashing this radio I can notice dropping the calls much more often than with any other radio roms so far. If I switch in phone settings just to GSM it's fine, but when I turn on auto I cannot even finish a single conversation. If I'm lucky and I can talk for a minute the quality is a crap, and then when I get disconnected and call the person again I cannot either be connected at all or get disconnected after more or less 10 seconds.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] monx®:
this is my last review. i dont see any improvement actually with this radio.

the most stable i can feel is v1.27 but now i've downgrade to 1.35.00.11 :cool:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] armedmetallica:
Thanks -- good to know i'm not the only one with this type of issue.

I don't think you specifically mentioned this: after u reflashed -- does the phone's signal behave much like the A1200 or MPx ? I've posted all over the place about the problems with phone side of the tytn. I'm very close to bailing. The only thing that's holding me back is the data side. It's too good to pass on!

Mine does the same with the LED. Bothered me at first, but eh -- not bad side effect. Mine comes up on flight mode too -- but it did it even before this radio ( i was on 1.38.10). I think there are fixes about here for WM6 for this issue. The select operator is odd... perhaps due to the fact that this is cingy optimised?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] perlmane:
What is interesting is that I am having the best experience yet with this version. I wonder why different people are having different experiences. Perhaps it is the network. I have heard this was especially good on ATT and it sure has been for me.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] philg2000:
I think that's the point. As has been mentioned, most people saying "Works fab!", etc etc are on ATT.

Hmmm.... Really must look at setting up a Web 2.0 site where eveyone can fill in details of what version rom/radio they are using on what network, with what issues, so we can start pulling out "real" stats (if there are such things...)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] armedmetallica:
I AM on Cingular, with 3G sim on TYTN (not cingular branded). I had pretty good service in most areas until about January where I had severe degradation of service in a few areas -- no change to my phone from my end (software or otherwise).

Cinggy says to swap out sim -- i don't believe them, but am willing to try it. i'm also going to try reflash this radio, to see if it helps like the other dude.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Sleuth255:
This radio has been vg for me as well. I also believe it's b/c there are Cingular specific network tweaks in it which is why non-cingular users aren't seeing much differences.

In fact, my broader theory is that only network specific users realize the full benefits of Operator specific radio rom updates (which is what they all are)...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Bacco:
Well said...I'm loving it right now.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] over2land:
The A1200 would normally have 3 or 4 bars in the office (out of 5), while the MPx would normally have 3 (out of 4). And, neither one of them jumps around near as much as this thing does... (1 or 0 bars... then full signal... then 30 minutes later 2 bars, 1 bar.... all without moving.)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] DJ C-Zer:
I have tried this already. And the Triangle (Roaming ICon) is still there. Any other ideas?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] todd_jg:
Allow to to talk from my ass for a moment...

I do not know how windows and HTC handle their signal strength meters, but I do know that with SonyEricssons the meter is a "learning" device. I.E. the indicator's behavior changes over time and the number of bars is a relative number that is derived over time. Not sure if that is what you are witnessing here, as it figures out what is strong and what is not. It is not typically as simple as X db = 1 bar, Y db = 2bar, etc...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] DarkHorse:
I experienced some dropped calls... And also when I use the hermes as a modem I have some problems... Very annoying.

I'm planning to downgrade back to the 1.34.

Is there any trouble to do this downgrade?

Now I'm 1.40Olipro with 1.40.30 radio.

tnx
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] skyhook8:
I'm apparently a heavy data user since my battery is normally down to 30% by 10 or 11 AM. I had hopes for this radio version but no significant difference. If I switch to 2G I'm good all day. So I've decided to use 3G on the way to work when I'm pulling and waiting for data and then switch to 2G once I arrive and have my desktop available.

I'm a Cingular user in Dallas.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] jyavenard:
Well, there's something I'm very puzzled about.

How can 1.38 (which has a build date in early 2007) issues be fixed in 1.40 which has a build date of August 2006.

In Australia, 1.38.30.10 was released to fix an issue about being able to make simultaneous data call and voice call. Do you think those changes are also in 1.40 ?

Cheers

JY
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] stukes:
Yesterday I switched back to 1.38.30.10 from 1.40.30.00. 1.40.30.00 for some reason in Kuwait did not like my WAP setup. It would give me an "invalid file type error" everytime I tried to stream video or audio. I thought for three days it was my screw up until switching the RADIO. It worked instantly afterwards. Given i am in Kuwait as well.

Any whos the 1.40.30.00 battery life i great!!! However I still have excellent battery life with 1.38.30.10.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] darthgus:
I would like to know this too.. :) Usually its a given that the higher number has the fixes from previous builds, but maybe this hasnt happened in this instance.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] jyavenard:
Here are my speed results between 1.38.30.10 and 1.40.30.00 on Telstra NextG

I've ran the speedtest from www.speedtest.net which I've found to be very accurate in the past:

1.38.30.10:

949/159

1258/320

1364/351

1324/274

1275/206

average: 1234/262

1.40.30.00:

1381/357

1365/298

1389/357

1373/346

1389/358

average: 1379/343

Telstra is upgrading the HSDPA network on April, 24th allowing both data and voice at the same time. Will keep 1.40 until then, and check that it's working as intended.

Otherwise will go back to 1.38.30.10 as I've missed a lot of calls in the past because I had push-email on

Cheers

JY
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] darthgus:
heh thanks for that. Was wondering if this both data and voice thing was the providers side of things AS WELL AS our devices. I will test and report the same once it goes live on the providers side of things.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] akxak:
Radio-Rom 1.40 - Active Sync does not work anymore

Hi!

After flashing the new radio rom 1.40, I cannot establish an active sync connection to my PC anymore (USB device not recognized, dynamic IP address cannot be assigned).

Active sync itself is working properly (latest version, works with other WinCE device).

I tried to flash back the original o2 rom using the micro SD card method. But the HERMIMG.nbh on the empty micro sd is not recognized by the boot loader.

I tried a hard reset but also the device imm. after the hard reset shows the same problem with active sync (booted, ext. rom installed, ...).

In boot loader mode, the unit is recognized by the PC.

XDA trion, IPL 1.01, SPL 1.04, Rom 1.25, Radio-Rom 1.40

Any hint for me?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Halldor:
With a simple search you will see many who have had the same problem. You can try this to start with. On your DEVICE goto SETTINGS and then CONNECTIONS then USB to PC and UNCHECK Enable advanced network functionality.

This has solved it for many in the past.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] todd_jg:
.net version?

2?

3?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] brucewilsonpa:
Where would that appear?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] todd_jg:
Not sure if the debug log will tell you. I would just go to M$ website and download .net 2.0 and .net 3.0 and install them and try again.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] papakeithjenkins:
Can't unpack

I have gotten the files downloaded for the radio ROM and dutty's full-med-vanilla and the downgrade stuff to take a device back to WM5 only to have the WinRAR tell me that everything has broken file headers that is not in a .zip file. Is there anyone that could put these in .zip form? I would even be willing to store them in my web-space or even make a trade to the individuals or group

How bout a few servings of this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hundreds-of-Bea...ryZ38331QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I am the generator and can do that.

Keith :-)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] weinson:
Has anyone re-packaged this radio to recognize Hard SPL v 7?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] vp3G:
Just take the nbh out of it, grab the latest Custom RUU and go to town! :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] weinson:
Just to confirm process, if I drop the nbh file into the RUUWrapper folder ... then run RUU Wrapper.exe, it should grab my nbh file and install on my device ... yes .. or am I missing something here?

[when I open my 1.40 file I previously downloaded the folder has two items "Romupgrade.exe" (which I presume I can ignore) and "RUU_signed.nbh" (which I presume is the nbh file I should move over to my RUUWrapper folder]
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] vp3G:
Nope, you've got it! Actually, if you watch the folder while you run RUUWrapper, it blows out a RomUpdate.exe and other goodies of it's own (hence the "wrapper"). :D
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] weinson:
Success! Thanks for your help. I had to go back to 1.40 since 1.41 was giving me dropped calls on the transistion between 3G and GSM.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] eqjim:
can you upload it please? I dont get the custumUU.

thanks in advance!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Marsbar:
a "me too" post

Just thought I'd add that this works perfectly for me with T-Mobile UK Vario II. Previously I was using .28 and I still experienced terrible battery life, crashes when using 3G and low signal levels; this radio ROM has completely transformed my phone.

Obviously it's hard to be objective and it's not a scientific comparison but I've been using this since Thursday evening and have found most days I still have 60% battery life when I go to bed (it used to be either on 10% or dead by then), I get a 3g signal in parts of the house which couldn't get one before and I get a 2g signal where I previously had no signal at all.

So huge thanks to the OP and I'd recommend this heartily to any UK T-Mob user.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] armedmetallica:
I'm returning to this Radio. Seems more stable than 1.41.

Anyone that hasn't gone to 1.41, stay here.

btw, i'm on Cingy/att
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] joej:
back to this radio too. more than a week of 1.41 without much stable connections.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] caliplaya209:
i attempted to upgrade from 1.38 to 1.40..

last night i attempted to upgrade my radio from 1.38 to 1.40...i downloaded it from the thread started april 10th i believe....i ran it, i kinda fell asleep during the process (it was late haha) then i woke up, it was finished, but then when i unplugged my phone, restarted it, it still said 1.38...not 1.40..i mean the phone is working fine, but any ideas? do i just try it again?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] tumppi:
I previously had 1.03.06.00... and I thougt signal was weak when I couldn't hear clearly what caller said, but this one 1.40.30.00 works similar.. But my battery lasts much longer. The downside is that I have missed many calls, when my phone doesn't take those for some reason, caller gets nothig thruogh. Now upgraded to 1.41.00.10, hope that works better..
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] kipe:
yup..having stability issues with 1.41 ..I too have moved back to 1.40.30.00.. much better IMHO..
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] tubemap:
Yup. Back to 1.40.30.00.. for me too!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] .VIBE:
back to 1.40.30 for me too :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] oodman1:
Downgrade Radio to 1.40.30.00

I would like to downgrade the radio rom on my Cingular 8525 from version 1.41.00.10 to version 1.40.30.00.

Can someone tell me how to do this? From the posts I have read it seems like this has been done by many. However, I couild not find any how to information.

Can I follow the same directions (contained in the mrvanx Black 2.5 upgrade guide) used in installing the 1.41.00.10 rom or is there something else that must be done.

I would appreciate your assistance.

FYI - I am running WM6 Black 2.5 and spl version 2.10 Olipro
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Malik05:
just install it, thats it...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] xSoNiCcRaCkErSx:
You dont need to do anything special, just install your previous copy of the Radio you want. Please refer to the wiki before you make posts like this, it will only lead to flaming and verbal abuse :P

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=302036
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] tumppi:
I went back to 1.38.30.10, works fine. My virus detector said that it has troijan horse inside radio only CustomRUU zip file...

Could my problems with those 1.4X.XXXXXX firmwares be other problems, becouse I think those missed calls came when my phone was in 'phone' mode not in today screen? Everything (ROM etc.) is vodafone UK, but radio FW.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] b400013:
Hi guys, I need your help with this radio upgrade.

I have an M3100 Orange Romania. Sim Unlock with HTC_Hermes_SIM_CID_Unlock_v3a and then HardSPL-V7. Now I'm in the 1.16 radio version, IPL-1.04 and SPL-2.10.Olipro. I took from WIKI the radio updates, activesync USB and run the file. Autodect followed by: Error, Unknown version! You should pick SSPL.

I'm new on this think and I don't want to lose my warranty.

Can you help me? I read also all the "idiot guides" concernig the upgrades but no use.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] tumppi:
You should pick 2.10.Olipro from that list on first page, as you have it...:)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] b400013:
:eek:

Luckily there are smart people in the word to guide us, idiots, in life.

Man I didn’t noticed the new boot loader in the window. Worked fine, I have 1.40.30.00 in the device. Thanks a lot.:)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] silverfox0214:
Rollback

I rolled back as well, since calls were being dropped when trying to answer.

Thought at first it was a BT issue, but turns out it happens without the headset also.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] bbrookfield:
Tried 1.41.00.10 Noticed that Internet Streaming was very sporatic (3g in St Petersburg FL). I use ORB to stream TV to my phone and it was re-buffering every couple of mins. Switched to 1.40.30 and it streams with no re-buffering.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] louiedafly:
sorry guys but i'm really new at this. I've read the previous posts and still haven't got a clue as to how to change my ROM to 1.40.30.00. I'm currently on 1.41.00.10.

Are there any ROMUpgrade.exe files that i can download and install immediately? Or do i need to go through mtty.exe? If so, could anyone kindly please guide me step by step how to upgrade using the 1.40.30.00.nb file? Thanks heaps.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] joej:
same goes for me. calls were ok with 1.41.00.10 but my data went cuckoo. 1.40 seems most suitable for me.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] rupture:
Just use this link from post #9 and install: ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com..._CustomRUU.rar
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] DAFTEK:
I went from 1.41 to 1.40 and was happy, then i went back to 1.41 to try it again, i can say that for Cingular here in the Midwest USA 1.40 is way better overall, signal is better on 1.40, battery is very good. So now im back on 1.40
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] hsanghavi:
Guys can anyone tell me which Radio is better for me. I have the 1.21.31.10 with the rom 1.31.305.2.

If this has already been discussed pls guide me to the thread and oblige. I stay in India, Mumbai and travel a lot Worldwide for my work. Can anyone list the difference of each ROM so that the selection is better.

THANKS A MILLION IN ADVANCE.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] todd_jg:
There is no one answer to this question. It depends on where you live, what provider you have, where you travel to, how you use your phone, etc. most users simply start at the highest version and test it for a day or so. If they are not satisfied, they go down tp the next one until they find the one best for them.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Charusen:
I have a similar query except that in India there is no 3G. Through other peoples experience, was there a Radio version that worked best in GSM/EDGE only environment? I know most people say try out the versions, but I maybe blind, but I can't tell much difference or I don't know what to look for?

Thanks
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] shogunmark:
every phone and carrier is different, what works for someone else might not work for you... you will know when you find a good radio that works for you ;)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] arungupta:
please HELP!

i was on radio 1.41, and i was downgrading to 1.40.30.00 by using the following file.ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Hermes/HERM_Radio_Only_1.40.30.00_CustomRUU.rar

at 4% some error took place. now i am stuck at the tri color screen. i have spl-2.1 ipro bootloader.

the rom update recovery also failed to reconnect.

what should i do.

URGENT please help
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] simtech1976:
hi, would this radio update work on a artemis running pepe's rom ?

thanks
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] neil@domino.org:
I was in India recently using ROM 1.38.00.01 roaming on Hutch got Edge with high speeds and reliable access.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] jimby:
This radio doesn't seem to be working out too well for me. I get lots of poor quality calls and drops. Battery also appears to be very bad but I'm not 100% sure since with batteries you never know, could just be getting old.

Seems I'm slowly working my way back to my original radio!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] weinson:
Not sure how to do this with Hard SPL and 1.40Oli .. I entered bootloader and fired up mttty, but cannot run rtask a or rversion .. looks like these cmds are not available to me [I was following wiki here]
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] mrvanx:
Yer i messed up there, download SSPL by des, and try it after running that off your device (it enters des bootloader instead)

EDIT:: Never mind, im bein a dumbass i think :D if anyone can figure out the radio BL version please post it.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] VivaErBetis:
You may use Oli 1.01 SSPL but remember that if you had user ever a radio with 0108 bootloader, the info is not accurate since this radio bootloader is not degradable. In my case rversion shows 0108 but it may be below this.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] mrvanx:
viva, could you check the version now you have 1.40 on???