yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] vnt:
errors

can the experts have a look at this thread as many ppl have reported that there is error when updating this radio on Diamond....

All the best:(
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] LondonTownGuy:
First your phone needs to be security/sim unlocked.

You need to re install an original diamond radio such as 1.00.25.03.

Then you can flash the blackstone radio and should not get any further error messages.

Note the sim/security unlock is not the same as flashing SPL.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] sblop:
The problem is that people doesn't read post 1... - I have tried to explain in red colours that if your phone isn't security unlocked you can't flash the radioes from the below section. - The radioes is even marked with a (SU) in red.

What else can I do? - People asks this question 2 times everyday, because they won't read even a little... Sigh....
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Pumpiron579:
Battery life for radio v1.10.25.25 has been a bit better than rest for me. I have been using it since it came out, over 3 weeks now:)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] dereknas:
I think what most people are confused is if our phone is already Sim-Unlocked and had installed hard-spl, can we flash? I re-called last time that I was able to flash radios from Polaris for example on Tilt without the security-unlocked procedure (of course the phone was not Sim-locked and had hard-spl already installed).

Thanks.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] mjaxa:
A general suggestion - since so many new radios are now available, and the poll is not updated, and, at the moment i think, it doesn't represent what people are really using, maybe it's time to archive this one, and start a fresh one, maybe this time a bit more regulated?

I.e, if you want to report your radio behaviour, use Fieldtest and battery log, and compare the results to the everlasting .05 on the same rom, in the same place?

Simple, honest, informative. Of course additional info welcome, but this way it would become more scientific, instead of "I feel that it's better".

Just a suggestion..... :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Sergio PC:
Agreed, maybe thread starter should start the thread again from zero.

Greets.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] sblop:
Will do that later today. :-)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Sergio PC:
Kick ass, let me know if you need some help:)

Greets.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] ks1781:
v1.00.25.BS14 > device runs very hot particularly using wi-fi.

such heat generation = high battery consumption

v1.00.25.08 > returning to this radio (from v1.00.25.BS14)

found this version to provide good signal strength

and device runs cool.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Sergio PC:
Using v1.00.25.BS14 since friday.

Noticed a very good call quality crystal clear.

Battery seems the same.

Wifi seems the same.

Data conections seem the same.

But GPS is amazing from a cold start for example on Google maps you get a gps lock in under 7 seconds.

I sticking to v1.00.25.BS14 since I have felt many positive aspects with it.

Hope this guides some of you fellas.

Greetings to all.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] salada2k:
About BS14:

* With ROM: 1.93 fry-up

* Country/Location/Network: vodafone AU

* Battery life: I think this radio for me is chewing LOTS more battery during times I use a constant network connection, during business hours when push email is active. I noticed the difference almost immediately.

* GPS: Same as usual. Not good. Still GPS lag - lock in the usual < 3-4 mins

* GPRS/3G/EDGE/HSDPA: Good signal, voice quality same as others, nothing jumped out at me so far

* WiFi signal: Not used WiFi yet

* General comments: I think this radio is chewing more battery and I am getting no benefit from it, so I'm going back to either .07 or .08. I think they chew the least battery whilst maintaining a stable network connection. Constant server connection with push email all day and never skips a beat.Mail arrives at my Diamond the very same second as my PC :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] ninja_pimp:
did u try hard reset after flashing?sometimes u need to if its not unning smooth...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] ninja_pimp:
hmm......why did u leave ur GPS on for such a long time???
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Antrax:
I tried to install a few different radios to my Diamond from Sprint and it didn't see it in the Device Information. I'm running GF.TC.Kitchen, but is the same with all ROM I have tried. The Radio version always shows 1.00.00F no matter what Radio I upgraded to. I already upgraded to HardSLP using HPSL 0.57 and it shows in the multicolor screen.

It's normal, or am I doing something wrong? I need help please.

Thanks
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Stingray66:
I agree BUT I'm loosing radio signal more often than .05

Very possitive is the disappearing of the GPS lag

Note:

I'm using Dutty's 2.3a WWE with AGPS disabled.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] tangcla:
... iGo crashed and I didn't realise GPS was still on :D
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] timn2087:
Hi I am using radio .08 but whenever I am in a tall building I get hopeless call quality and every single call drops out after 10-15secs. Is this normal? I have had slightly better results when turning 3G off.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Sergio PC:
Agree, I have noticed my battery life decrease with BS14.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] xchicagoan5:
Recommend Radio for US Diamond

I see that all the radios are Quadband but the majority of posts, except one, are from international diamonds. I have US Diamond version. Let me know if Dutty's radio will work on this version as well. I am desperately in need of a new radio as 1.00.25.08 isn't as good as the radio on my Orbit. Can't provide Orbit version because i sold it to pay for Diamond :).
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Drachen:
I'm running a Euro Diamond on T-Mobile in the USA and I've noticed the opposite. Battery life is much improved for me, but I've only been running it for 4 days so far. It seems to be a great radio on 1900 MHz EDGE/GSM.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Neo Cortex:
BS14 : WOW!

I have installed BS14 on my MDA Compact and I am extremely impressed. GPS is excellent but what has amazed me is the boost in data download speed. My MDA is unlocked and I am using a '3' sim card. With .05 radio I was averaging about 300-400kbit/sec. Maximum I ever got was about 600kbit/sec. With BS14 I am averaging about 500-600kbit/sec and yesterday got 1069kbit/sec once. So my data speed has virtually doubled.

Bit too soon to say how battery life is affected.

Thanks Dutty :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] alijan:
Thanks

Thanks nice:)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] ryousuke:
GPS lock is amazing... under 30 secs

however comes at a cost... seems the accuracy of the gps isnt as good as previously when stationary...

its cooler too however...

previously was .07 and .06 the best for me...

optus / aus...

battery life so so... so i'll stick with it until there's a new ver ;)

HOWEVER i did notice today... i was 3 bars left... then 30 mins later switched on phone to check if i have any sms... and it was dead!!!

so yeah... will test some more...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] zhoe:
which radio me to do my work in diamond umts manager with H3G?

thanks
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] cityhunter71:
USING .08 and remove BS14

Hi,

for me, using a SIM TIM (Italy) and 3g/edge connection long time of call and always on ActiveSync i suggest use .08 Radio.

with BS14

1) When using WIFI, device is very HOT

2) on 3g connection (with full signal) call is dropped or many time muting.

3) on 2g connection (with full signal) many time users can't call me and

network switch on answering machine.

4) GPS using google maps or TomTom lose signal many time

I make Hard Reset (Vol Down, push ok Button and press reset) many time with format device and external Memory.

with 08

1) When using WIFI, device is normal

2) on 3g connection (with full signal) voice is clear.

3) on 2g connection (with full signal) works ok.

4) GPS using google maps or TomTom signal is fast to acquire and stable.

For my opinion BS14 is better for Battery LIFE.

Cityhunter71
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] SonicSpinner:
hi city hunter, thank you for ur test results.

i have 3g network provider in denmark. and i also have problems with catchign th 3g properly. right now im on 08. and soo far i am okey happy with it.

i was gonna think about tryin BS14 tonite. but now i dont think i want to. lol

i dont want to hard resett again after i used 2 nites installed all the apps and configuration i need..
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] suiller:
if you upgrade only the radio you don't need to do HR... look at my signature... upgrading the radio from phone takes just 2 minutes.

bye,

davide
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] cityhunter71:
USING .08 and remove BS14

mmm,

i haved HARD RESET MobilePhone 25 time on last month..... arrggg..

Now with DIB 1.6 and 08 Radio... i want only use mobilephone.....

If DIB2000 create new Rom....i...stoo...no..no... i have need... i want NEW ROM ! SMILE :):):)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] band27:
If this thread does start from zero with this incentive to share with scientific objectivity then please provide battery filed testing APPS so that everyone is using the same APP. Keeping things as constant as possible will avoid these external variables to interfere with results..............

So the next question is which default field battery APP is best for testing Radios ? :confused:
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] sblop:
Then someone please post the program. - Then I will include it in the front page...

- Right now im converting a new XPeria radio. - 1.10.25.18

Will upload it in half an hour.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] sblop:
Anyone that knows a good free service, on the web were I can upload all the radios? - I would be glad if it were folder like. :-)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] mjaxa:
In regards of battery measuring tool - i was looking a lot on the net, and finally the only one is the Battlog, because it logs the results, so you can see them later. I didn't foudn anything better. As per signal strenght - everydy has this ap in the ROM (well, most roms :) ) Field test
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] sblop:
New radio online.

- 1.10.25.18 Xperia.

Remember to be security unlocked.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] sebastianmc:
hm which is better? HD or xperia radio? I always back to 1.00.25.05:p
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Pumpiron579:
You are a hero sblop, please give us a report on the new radio if you have flashed it:)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] sblop:
So far it works. :-)

It is getting quite good feedback in the raphael thread, but I don't know yes... It has only been on my device for half an hour. :-)

I let you guys do the testing. - I just provide the repacked radioes ;-)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] newjamie:
I heart 1.10.25.25

This is the best radio I have ever used. Over 24 hours of usage and I have only dropped 2 bars of battery. I've made calls, sent texts and surfed using Opera and IE in this period of what I'd term as "reasonable usage" :)

Signal is fantastic for GSM/GPRS/3G and GPS fix is as good as .08.

I don't know if it's just this or Dutty's excellent and fast v4 ROM that I'm using it with but it's a winning combination.

I'm reluctant to try the new one just in case I jinx it... :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] sblop:
I'll wait until tomorrow before I update this thread. - People should have a chance to try the new radio. :-)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] liamhere:
thanks for the new radio

time to test......see how long the battery lasts on my diamond now :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] LondonTownGuy:
dereknas i dont think it will wok without the phone being security unlocked.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Pumpiron579:
I feel the same way, With Dutty v4 and the Blackstone 1.10.25.25 combo is hard to beat. :confused:

Well, I did it anyway
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] ruh01:
Radio v1.10.25.18 (Xperia) please mirror

Can any1 please upload Radio v1.10.25.18 (Xperia) to a mirror different from rapidshare and megaupload, which are blocked by my internet provider. I would like to give a try to this radio version. thanks
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] sblop:
http://www.4shared.com/dir/11817941/baf546c2/sharing.html

Uploaded in 2 minutes.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Sergio PC:
Running 1.10.25.25 with Swtos Latest and WOOOWW now this is hard 2 beat.

Its a different phone regarding batt life, I actually checked if the batt meter was correct;) cause I could not believe it!

Running Swtos with Blackstone Radio for 3 days.

I wonder what makes this radio so gooood?

Greets.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] cityhunter71:
Tankss SUILLER

Tankss SUILLER, i haved read post !:)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] bimmer3388:
Flashed with this Radio BS14 for couple of days, noticed that my Diamond showed "3G" under Rogers/Fido network here the 1st time. I can only get EDGE with the v1.00.25.05 radio before.

Can anyone in TO confirm this "3G" reception ?!

P.S. I've an unlock Diamond from Asia, running Panosha Shine On 2.2
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] GoStags92:
Using Radio BS14 for a day or two here in Las Vegas on AT&T I was only able to get GSM coverage. Switching back to the .05 radio, I can now get EDGE.

I have not been able to get 3G or HSDPA coverage (which is widely available all over the city here in Las Vegas) with any of the above radios.

I am using the SwiftBL Diamond v7.5 Full ROM. So far, trying .03, .05, .08 and BS14 - the .05 has seemed to be the most stable for me.

Has anyone seen any AT&T 3G connectivity in the U.S. using any of the available radios?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] dorutec:
With BS14 my device doesn't connect with PC. Any clue?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] charly_mx:
So you have a European Device?? i will try the same radio right now and see if i can get 3G in Mexico :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] simcarloc:
I tried BS14 today for the first time and GPS seems to be excellent - fast lock-on and little or no lag! Very promising...

It also appears that GSM, 3g and HSDPA work well too. I will need to test it for longer to report on battery and stability.

I live in Europe and use Swift's v.7.5 16mb PP full ROM.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] daren1:
I only got GPRS when I tried BS14. I am in Toronto, where there is pretty good 3G coverage. I figured that if it can't get 3G, it would default to at least Edge. In my case, only GPRS. Please let me know if you get consistent 3G signal on Rogers.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] bimmer3388:
Not consistent 3G coverage with this BS14 radio in Markham area, just occasional in North York district. Slingplayer still pause every 3sec or so like in EDGE. If I switched my band to just WCDMA, no phone reception at all. I guess I needed more time to confirm "3G" with Fido / Rogers on my Diamondwith this radio BS14.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] jehlinger:
I tried BS14 with Swifty 7.5 in the US and it gave me fits. EDGE connection would drop suddenly and slow to connect. Bluetooth did not work with my Invisio Q7 headset, couldn't hear anything. BTW, didn't have 3G but I'm using a T-mobile SIM so I wouldn't get 3G anyway.

I switched back to 08 radio and all it right with the world again.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] bgolfn:
Location

Would it be possible to add the radio location, and service provider to the poll? That would show the best radio to use in that part of the world for that service.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] cbx19:
08

Since yesterday I use 08 Version. I have flashed a few days ago and there was 05 ver. in that rom. My GPS was significantly slowlier, it taked very long to get the GPS Signal. Now with the 08 everything OK. GPS fast (no more delay), WiFi fast, I didnt try GPRS/3G now. And because my phone is setting to shut down the connection after 5 Minutes when the phone is not in use, the battery lives longer too. 08 is IMHO very good version. Thanx.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] excepti0n:
Just my find with the new Radio (B14):

I have always had bad reception in my house. Connections are dropped, no reception, whatever, but I always had 4 bars. Now, with B14, it shows lesser bars, which I think is a more accurate reflection... but I have not experienced one single dropped call... so while it might display less signal, it actually handles it better. This is with the KPN network in the Netherlands.

Battery time seems about the same so far.

How do you do this?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Aqrab:
hi guys im using 05 version now and want to upgrade to 08

i know it better than 05 in GPS speed and wifi

but does it better than 05 in battrey life and conniction GSM / 3G ?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Rambler76:
hi all,

I thought I'd post my experiences with the new v1.00.25.BS14.

I originally had radio v1.00.25.05 which worked quite well and would hang on to 3G signals in weak reception areas without roaming.

Ive noticed with the new v1.00.25.BS14 radio that my diamond tends to roam more in fringe areas and have recently experienced my diamond freezing up when using GPS programs such as GPS Test 1.04 and tomtom.

Ive reverted back to radio v1.00.25.05 and have had better reception and no gps lockup issues.

Im now planning to work my way up through .06, 0.7 and .08 radios to see how they go.

* With ROM: HK WWE 1.93.83.1

* Country/Location/Network: Australia/Sydney/3

* Battery life: 2 days

* GPS:GPS Test 1.04, Tomtom

* GPRS/3G/EDGE/HSDPA:900/2100Mhz HSDPA 3.6Mbs
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Krema+or:
radio v1.00.25.18

v1.00.25.18 from diamond pro, EXCELLENT(best of all tested) GPS&Gsm range/singnal strength and almost instant fix. BUT often when call is finish (end call button pressed) phone is freezing (have to soft reset). i don't know if it is because of fresh duttys v2.5 or radio. previously radios v1.00.25.4&5&7. i will try now v14 of radio, to see if phone will be still freezing. battery life almost the same for all of them, maybe v7 worse
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Aqrab:
please put your feedback about 08

i know it better than 05 in GPS speed and wifi (correct me if im wrong)

but does it better than 05 in battrey life and conniction GSM / 3G ?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] sblop:
But where to find this radio?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] marcellocoda:
Hi all,

I'm testing 1.00.25.BS14 too since yesterday and I noticed no differences against 1.00.25.05 which I previous had on my device. No differences in signal strength (pda still roams continuosly between TIM and 3) and in barrery life. That's my experience until now in Italy!

byez
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Hewe:
About BS14:

* With ROM: Dutty 2.5

* Country/Location/Network: Sweden/skåne/tele2

* Battery life: feels like BS14. consumes more battery then 08.

* GPS: it's better then 08.

* GPRS/3G/EDGE/HSDPA: every radio i have used my reception has been very poor when it comes to 3G (the gms network has never failed me!) it's like almost 1 bar and often shuts down =(

**if someone nows anything which might improve my 3g connection the person will make my day!!**

* WiFi signal: perfekt

* General comments: I think this radio is very good but for me the battery life is the most important thing for a phone BUT if there is anyway to solve my 3G reception problem i could almost prefere this one before the 08. just because of the better gps.. can someone anyone help me to figure out how to improve my 3G reception

info about my network:

the 3g network covers my hole city my friend with the thouch cruise has always full reception i have tried my sim card in his phone and there it is also full hand i have tried his on mine but there he has the sam problems as me.. i have tried several radios 05. 07. 08. and now BS14.. and i have tried 2 roms the original and Dutty's! maybe i should try more other roms or?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] perohr:
My Radio-experiences:

When 05 had trouble with slow GPS-start and dropped calls and a lot of restarts.

I tried the BS14:

* Stable calls

* Fast GPS-start, BUT hangs TomTom and google map constantly.

Then I installed 08:

* Much more stable calls than 05

* Fast GPS-start, sometimes the message "No GPS-unit installed" comes up

for a few seconds in TomTom and then disappear, but its just a couple times/hour...

Question: What's the benefit of change to Duffy 2.5 ?

* With ROM: 1.93 (Latest official)

* Country/Location/Network: Sweden/Skåne/Telenor

* Battery life: 1 day

* GPS: TomTom, Google Maps
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] cozzykim:
Sadly you're not alone, I upgraded to 1.00.25.BS14 from 1.00.25.05 and found that, when accessing any GPS apps the phone would slowly lock up after about 5 minutes until about 1 minute later even the 'power' button does nothing, I would then have to S/R.

The phone is O.K. until I tried to use the GPS so maybe there's a specific issue/bug with this radio build

I have now reverted to 1.00.25.05

Kim
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Mina08:
I have tried a couple different Radio Roms, but i neem to never get any channels ?

latest rom tried 1.00.25.BS14
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Belzebuth.:
Same here...:o
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] thafath:
1.00.25.BS14 is the best for me

I tried 1.00.25.05 and 1.00.25.08, then 1.00.25.BS14.

1.00.25.BS14 Was the best for me (better battery life, better gps fix)

ROM: Swift (see signature)

Country: Montreal, Canada

Wifi: Same

GPRS/3G/EDGE/HSDPA: Seems the same

Thank you and keep the great work.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] suiller:
I had to revert to 08 because BS14 frozen a couple of times my phone, anyway 07 & 08 are the best in my experience :cool: definitively 03 & 05 are really outdated

bye,

davide
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] BigQ:
Same problem..

I am live in HK and use 3HK network.My Diamond 3G reception is very poor.Same place and same 3G network,my friend's TytnII has 2Bar 3G reception,but my Diamond no 3G reception and auto change to GSM network......
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Belzebuth.:
Did you try last bepe's radio?

I try it now! No freeze for the moment...:p
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] cozzykim:
Maybe Dutty would like to know about the 'freezing' in case we all found a bug in the BS14 Radio?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] sblop:
Do you talk about the one Radio v1.02.25.18?

Or do a newer exist?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Belzebuth.:
Yes this one...:p

Yes, I hope so because without the "freeze" issue, It's the best one, for me

For feedback:

* With ROM: A.Z.T.O.R. V7 French

* Country/Location/Network: Belgium/Brussels/Proximus

* Battery life: Good

* GPS: Hotfix: Amazing fast / After using HTC GPS Tool: Much slower

* GPRS/3G/EDGE/HSDPA: 3G coverage: Not as good as .05 / GPRS: Good

* WiFi signal:Good

* General comments: Freeze when you try to clean memory/Best results with GPS but still positioning problem...