yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] gorbatche:
2G+3G signal is good for Rogers in many cities (Van,Edm,Cal,TO,MTL).

Also works well with AT&T in San Francisco.

Spotty reception with T-Mobile in San Francisco.

3G drains the battery bad but 2G is good.

One annoying problem I have is, if the phone looses signal it won't find it again. I have to turn off the cellular radio then turn it back on.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] vertical:
Dear experts,

just curious,

can i use this Radio ROM into my Treo 750v ?

need your assistance :)

thanks,
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] psycho84:
This radio rom is so far so good for Telekom MTS network in Serbia...There is no battery

drainage, and reception is pretty good. Well i guess it's true that other radio roms work in

different way in other countries, because i tried 1.56.70.11, 1.54.30.10 and 1.47.30.10 and

none of those worked well as this one, 1.47.30.10 was also pretty good but 1.54.07.00 has

better network signal than it and battery usage are similar.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] jimby:
Location: SF Bay Area

Carrier: AT&T

Device: Hermes 8525

Been using this for a few months and while Battery life is good it drops calls a lot, or reception is very bad.

While in Europe recently it was superb, and battery was even better.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] macelius:
Thanks to the rom gods and everyone that chimed in with results, especially the T-Mo US folks.

With this radio I'm finally (never tried too hard before ;p) getting an E in my bar and (EDGE) in the popup, on my ol $5.99 plan (either through epc.tmobile.com or wap.voicestream.com, no proxy, nicest autosetup yet in +Queues Tita ROM btw). Super fast through opera mini but still only getting only mid 100s kb/s real.

~M
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] razvann:
Anyone used this on a Cheetah? (Palm Treo 750)?

It has the same filename, BUT is it compatible?

Could not find the radio file posted elsewhere specifically for Treo 750, all links are dead.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Hakim Rahman:
here radio rom 1.54.00.00 , 1.47.02 for Cheetah
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] 565515:
Get it from below URL, :)

http://www.megashare.com/286660,
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] muskangul:
hi

just dwonloaded

after instal post some coments

recently using 1.154.00.10

working great
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] tcSPVm3100:
1.54.00.10 and 1.54.07.00

I have just installed 1.54.00.10 which works fine but what is the difference between 1.54.00.10 and 1.54.07.00? and the numbers? I had 1.50.00.00 and I can't tell the difference but then im not sure what im really looking for.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] BobbyK:
I keep getting the 260 error I am using vista but I have flashed a hundred times using vista without a problem does anyone know a way around this
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] AllTheWay:
Everything seems to be working great for me.

I had 1.48 radio now @ 1.54.07

3G and Edge connected fast. Good reception as well if not better than 1.48 ATT in Sacramento, CA rural area.

Keeper for right now. Curious to try the new ROM build that came with it as well.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=334771
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] u170who:
ur link is dead

565515, ur link is dead, anyone have another? Rapidshare sux, cmon gotta wait 1 1/2 hrs for dl?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] nisiide:
i would like to know that too...

Also... are att radios usually better?

tks
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] AwJm:
does radios upgrade wifi as well
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] penpower:
If you used dynamic IP, just reset your modem and new IP will be assigned. You can download right away.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] edward-riko:
works fine G and H on orange israel

but the 1.54.00.10 better for me
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] MistaRip:
1.54.07.00 is the AT&T radio.

so if ur in the US, it would probably be better if u use the AT&T radio.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] blackout128:
This radio is NFG in New Jersey..never aquired a signal...back to 1.50
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] mcorrie1121:
They both give me the same reception here.

They also both take awhile to show service. However, you will find that you can still make calls, and, for me, right after a call it'll show service.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Haighter:
Around The City today and tonight with solid reception everywhere I went.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] vincent1:
That rapidshare makes me furious. Because of my big provider and the few millions users i have allways problems to get the rapidshare access. "your IP is in use", "wait XXX minutes", "download limit exceed". Modem reset and/or new connection doesn't make any difference.

Can anybody mirror the file?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] myztikal47:
+1.

I thought I messed up my phone, I couldn't get signal except at my house :(. Then I tried to flash an older radio onto the phone, none of them would work, so I just had to reflash the whole thing :(. Oh well, everything is back to normal now!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] nstefanelli:
can we have a mirror please? i cant dl from rapidshare cause i just got vp3gs 3.62..
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Dr Puttingham:
Nice radio Shogun!

Went from the 1.50 to this on my 8525 this AM. Driving through Ft Liquordale to Miama, talking on the phone and went right through a "dead zone" where I always drop the call, but not this time! :)

Also dslreports.com/mspeed reports between 540 and 650 (while I was driving, hope I didn't cut you off, ehehe!)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Jayman007:
I too would really appreciate a mirror of this radio. I have a terrible time trying to get anything from Rapidshare.

Thanks in advance.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] fb401:
Non RS Mirror:

http://www.zshare.net/download/4072994f6f6003/
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] mcorrie1121:
The "lost service" bug/problem does not occur if you use this radio with a 3.62 build ROM.

Or at least vp3G's version :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] nisiide:
so, whenever it shows x.xx.07.00, it means att???

what about when it ends with .10? what's the diff from .00? are there other options?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] mcorrie1121:
No, just in this case. 1.48.00.00 is an AT&T build.

Check post #33 here.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] randomelements:
Looks good TMob UK - nice speed but will have to report back on battery life, if it's anything like the 1.54.00.10 then it'll be great.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] rupture:
Too many missed calls with this radio on Rogers in Canada.

back to 1.54.00.10.108 for me.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Capt Fiero:
Well I am in Surrey B.C. Canada on Rogers AT&T and just upgraded to this Radio and so far everything is good, call quality is way better than 1.51, browsing on the web is much faster as well. So I will give it a week and see how it goes.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] PostDeals:
Link not working got any other mirrors?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] mcorrie1121:
Just tried it, workin for me...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] MistaRip:
i'm in NJ too. works fine for me after reflashing my rom
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] njmarchetti:
Working well in Dallas, TX area

I've been running this radio for 24 hours now on vp3G's 3.60 ROM and the results have been good. I upgraded from Radio 1.50 which I found to work best in the Dallas/Fort Worth area prior to this new 1.54 radio. Only 24hours so far, but I have seen modest improvements all across the board.

1.50 to 1.54.07.00 (In Dallas and Westlake today)

Signal marginally better (maybe one extra bar here and there)

Less jumping between Edge and 3G in my house

3G signal more often

20% more battery left (1.50=40%, 1.54=60% end of average day use)

Average Speed test over 700kbs (around 640kbs on 1.50)

I will keep give an update after some more use, but I would recommend you give the radio a shot if you are in the DFW area.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] AllTheWay:
Good reporting...I wish somebody would do this in the Sacramento, CA area
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Starfury:
Why does this updater say its going to do things to my phone like "temporarily SuperCID" it and to "SSPL" it when I am already running HardSPL v7 Olipro 2.10?

Will it cause any problems? Is this maybe why some people are getting problems and having to completely reflash their entire phone?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] whistler4ever:
My calls worked very nicely, but the internet thru proxy was dead.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] skhorchid:
For Sure the battery life is better

For sure the battery life is better than previous versions, as about the signals it looks near the V1.5, I'm using 3G Vodafone Egypt at the moment.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] nisiide:
So, the 7 shouldn't mean anything?

I read also that when the last number is 1 it is GPS enabled (like .11 or .01). So, they are all the same? .10 and .11 or .01 and .00????? I xda-googled it but didn't find much. Just this one I mentioned.

I ask this because, for now, we don't have 3g in Brazil. We will Probably have next year. So if the numbers mean that the radio version are better for a specific task, i.e.. , if the 7 mean it is best for HSDPA, then it would not make difference for me... then both 1.54 should be the same...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] randomelements:
I agree that battery life looks pretty good with this one.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] michalk:
hI! Thnx for the new Radio. I was disappointed with 1.51 so I've just upgraded to this one. Hope it's gone bee better. The main thing warring me with 1.51 was high battery consumption comparing to 1.48

If I get any useful info I'll post it. :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Pumpiron579:
For me, Radio 1.50.00.00 picks up the 3G signal better then 1.54.07.00 in my office. I used 1.54.07.00 for most of yesterday and watched it connect to the edge network all the time as Radio 1.50.00.00 would connect to the 3G network 90% of the time. back to 1.50.00.00
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] jguillet:
Slow network performance

I'm using radio 1.54.00.10 in the San Francisco bay area. My data throughput has dropped from 741kbps to around 240kbps since upgrading to this ROM. I also have slower connect speeds. :mad:

Anybody else experiencing this? Is there a better radio for me to use?

BTW, I downgraded from 1.54.07.00 because of this same issue.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Lolento:
I don't think the data speed drop has anything to do with the ROM.

I'm using 1.48 and saw the same drop from 700K to about 300K. It's been like this since last week. Someone please complain to ATT.

I'm also in San Francisco area btw.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] jws3:
I'm using Radio 1.54.07.00 in Bethlehem, PA. I'm located in a large laboratory (metal building) without windows. I currenly have 4 bars on my telephone. I tried it this morning and got a quick connection with very good reception.

I used to have Verizon and it was touch and go with telephone reception in the lab.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] kwill:
guess ill give it try here in the austin area. close enough!!! thanks
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] MistaRip:
is it me or is there no H connection with this new radio?

i get 3G but i've yet to see H
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Oppressa:
Telstra, Australia. Not much difference between this and 51.

Calls clarity is good, data hasn't been tested.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Capt Fiero:
I have had "H" (HSPDA) on and off all day. No real issues as of yet.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Duper00:
1.48 to 1.54

Here in SW Florida, US...doesn't seem to be much of a difference. Havn't noticed anything bad or good. Only been using it for a few hours, but will give more info if warranted.

Duper
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Visini:
Battery much better

Running Vp3g 3.62 in Atlanta. Battery is much improved over 1.51
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] AllTheWay:
I live near Sacramento, CA and I had an H Connection just little while ago while I driving through Folsom.

According to cnet.com speedtest I was getting 2MB / sec.

Seems to be working great to me.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Starfury:
Is there anyone that can answer my question please?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] haggelz:
hello everyone,

I just updated to 1.54.07.00 from 1.50.00 and the reception looks better, maybe a bar or 2. It grabs service coming from no service areas very fast. Battery life seems better too, at the end of the day im usually at like 1 bar, now i have two. 3G signal strength seems noticeably better. Overall vp3g's 3.62 w the radio seems pretty stable and works alot better here in socal.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Starfury:
Details as per my signature.

No longer got the "delay whilst doing stuff on data connection" problem.

Signal strength as good if not better than 1.54.00 and 1.50.00.

Signal acquisition very quick after a soft reset.

Battery life seems OK but I will monitor it.

Is there any changelogs for all the different radio releases?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] dereknas:
For the installation, I just need to run the ROMUpgradeUt file and just follow the instructions to install? The screen is different from the normal installation files where it detects force spl and the bootloader version.

Regards.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Starfury:
I run Olipro 2.10 (HardSPL V7) and what I did was download Olipro's CustomRUU from the post linked underneath and then unpacked that and the nbh file from the 1.54.07 rom archive (13mb ish) into a folder and ran the ruuwrapper.exe file, then selected auto detect and it found my olipro 2.10 bootloader and ticked the "is it hardspl" tickbox.

This worked for me, but if you aren't sure: Dont do it!

If you follow what I did I am taking no responsibility if you brick your phone.

Post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=298737
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] anothersmith:
Radio 1.54.07.00

In Chicago & burbs, noticed considerable improvement from 1.50.00.10 - quicker connections to HSDPA and Data rate improvements, Signal strength seems to be the same, Battery life has yet to be determined. Staying with 1.54.07.00, will be upgrading to VP3G's 3.62 soon.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Memnoch30:
Same location here and I've experienced just the same. I got home last night after heavy video streaming and I still had 60% battery left as opposed to 40% previously but it's just one day of use. I'll report back in a couple days regarding battery life.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] andreasy:
it takes too long to release the keypad to allow you to type the sim password. first time it froze, then it seems frozen but after a while it allows you to type. for the time being, (1st 10 minutes) it seems that reception isn't steady. it goes up and down.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] influenza:
better GSM reception with 1.47.30

the signal drop sometimes for no reason
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] jhenzlik:
Same exact issue...back to 1.54.00.10
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] DSCLegend:
Los Angeles, CA, on AT&T network had 1.48 for the longest time, 1.50 and 1.51 didn't work for me (MMS issues) Using the 1.54.07 and it's working great. No dropped calls in my usual dead spots. Battery life seems improved as well.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] blackout128:
Thanks for the tip..worked great and less nerve racking
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] blackout128:
I just took your advice..with vp3G's 3.61 build it just kept searching...I upgraded to vp3G's 3.62 and 1.54.07 and had signal right after boot-up. Thanks for the advice...vp's roms are killer..huh?:)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] mcorrie1121:
Haha heck ya I love them. Only problem I've had with 3.62 wasn't even caused by the ROM. :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] s4mb4:
how do I install this?

thanks

nevermind.....I see the files now.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] s4mb4:
I tried to upgrage in Vista and now my 8525 is stuck in bootloader mode.

I cannot get out of the bootloader and Vista does not see it anymore....

can anyone help me out here?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pharoahwen:
Actually, I'm in the Dallas area (Las Colinas, Duncanville). I had been running 1.51, which was working great. I flashed this, and I got less reception, and got a lot less "3G"; my phone spent a lot more time on "E" instead. I went back to 1.51...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] jaychen:
Tried here with vp3G 3.62 ROM.

Works great with T-mobile in San Jose area. No issue so far.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] DIE_HARD:
Only difference between 1.48 and this so far for me is it made my provider change from "Cingular" to "AT&T" but only when I force using a 2G connection.

My AT&T Blue SIM still can't get on the 3G network anymore so even more proof it's the authentication and not the phone or SIM that has problems :(
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] blackout128:
I duuno about this radio. I went in a building(steel and concrete school) and lost reception(same this happens with 1.50)when I came out the phone never got a signal back, so I soft reset, everything was fine. Went back in, lost reception, didn't get it back, again soft reset, everything was ok.Back in, lost it , came out and caught a signal pretty quick. I don't know why is took 2 SR's, but I am going to continue for another day. With no signal, it brought my battery down to 40%(from 6am to 3pm)2 phone calls in that time period. See what happens.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] shigeo:
??

you said AT&T blue you mean the old AT&T Wireless sim right? Like mMode and mLife?

just for clarification.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] biker14:
Using this since yesterday afternoon in Vodafone Portugal without problems, coming from 1.48.00.00

Can't tell any big difference perhaps a bit faster internet connection. Batery wise seems the same.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] jlopez0978:
Work perfect in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Better recepcion, better battery live and fast 3G!!

Excellent for share this radio my friend..
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] hitch:
I tried this radio, Rural GA on the edge of a 3g area. I get no 3g until I drive about 1 mile from the house. I generally keep the phone up on the top shelf of my basement office, I get a two bar signal there. I was using radio 1.43 and the phone would get a signal on the desk but only 1bar usually. This new radio will completely loose signal on my desk, and then never recover unless I reset or drive up the road 3/4 mile. It appears that the software that makes it look for a network never restarts. Great for battery life, but bad when in a low signal area. 1.48 and 1.43 seem to immediately start looking for a signal although slower with Rom 3.62 than with the previous one I was using. I went back to 1.48 but I think 1.43 may be the best for my area.

edit, I think it may be the software that tells the phone to research for a network, Is that the radio rom or the operating system rom. 1.48 seems to be hanging and not looking for a network, perhaps it is a little better than 1.54.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] luniz97:
this one sucks for me in san francisco...the internet takes so long to load
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Lolento:
I tried this radio out as well coming from 1.48.

In San Francisco area, I can also confirm the data speed is quite a bit slower.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] blackout128:
I dumped that radio(1.54.07.00)(losing signal and never getting it back unless I S/R) and tried 1.54.00.10...works better. It recovers after losing signal pretty fast.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] eagercrow:
Going from 1.48 in San Francisco, San Jose, Fresno, & Central valley to this. Lots of missed calls, spotty signal, doesn't find signal without resetting, problems with data connection...always having to soft reset. I'm using this with vp3G 3.62. I'm going back to 1.48 tonight.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Irrelevant:
i only tried this radio for a day but i could hardly pick up a signal at all. so i went back to 1.50.00.00 but since there are a couple people in chicago and burbs reporting this is working well will give it another try.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] hitch:
Same here, 1.54.00 is so much better for me near Atlanta. Places where 1.54.07 would drop or never search for a signal again without a reset are holding at two bars! I've not had a lost signal yet so I cannot attest to its ability to reconnect. But so far (.00) is working much better than (.07)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] spock:
Bricked phone

During upgrade to 1.54.07.00 gave an error and after booting gives the message "No GSM". I've tri-color screen (after pressing Comm+Ok+Soft Reset) and all the downgrades to lower versions still gives error.

does anyone have an idea ?

Thanks

SPL 1.09
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] rbroudo:
No good for me :-(

Experiencing occasional lost signal, on Orange Israel, which only a soft reset would recover.

Rom is 3.62 based cooked with Pandora 9.2

Going back to 1.50
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Tiesto4Ever:
Battery drain KPN, The Netherlands

Using it with vp3G's rom, it drains my battery within 12 hours?

This is not the case with 1.47.10 or 1.47.30. On the other hand I'm missing some calls with that rom, any sugestions?

Thx!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] casca:
tmn/portugal ok!

hello ppl!

i have just upgraded and so far, i can notice better signal reception and clearer sound.3g is also nice.

TMN/PORTUGAL

if i have some more usefull info i'll post.

regards
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] TechBill:
Used this radio for a couple of days but there was issue recovering signal after losing it being in basement etc. Also Push Emails seem to act flakey after I lost signal and had to SR everytime.

I went back to 1.48
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] AllTheWay:
Using the same ROM and same radio and have not had the problem you are speaking of traveling through the same area.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pozzwali:
Location: South lake Tahoe, CA 96150

I never get reception at the lake (Damn Trees), but this radio I get coverage almost any where even when Hiking. No abnormal battery drain.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Memnoch30:
Well my wife just called me to let me know her Hermes isn't picking up a signal anymore. Not even after soft resets so when I get home tonight I'll troubleshoot it to see what's going on. She's running this radio with the official AT&T 3.62 that was leaked. We live in the Chicago burbs.