yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] wpbear:
.88 is a Rhodium Radio for sure since I am NOT CID unlocked and it flashed ok. I dont see any difference from .17 though.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] steviewevie:
I wonder if it's worth removing the reference to "Rhodium 1.93" from the new .88 ROM, since it just seems to generate questions, and I can't find any such ROM existing (perhaps a typo there, I realise it's taken from HTCpedia).
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] mccune:
I agree with wpbear. Did remove the mention of 1.93 to avoid further confusion. Can't say that this latest radio is any different from the previous version...
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] jopherr:
hi i have a tilt2 (att )living in the bay area.

does anyone have suggestion for a radio version for me?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] dky500:
I tried both and the .17 seems better.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] dky500:
I live in Monterey Bay and the 4.49.25.17 that wpbear works well for me. Also reception and overall performance improved after I flashed NRGZ28's EnergyROM "Phoenix 2" 21885. The stock ROM sucks!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] heygrl:
The 4.49.25.57 radio is better for T-Mobile 3G. It held onto the HSPA network for much longer than the .17 radio did. I did this in the same exact areas and it's just much better.. I didn't do anything with the .88 radio.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Cain1220:
I'm trying out .88 now. So far the GPS is a lot better with this but 3G was better with .57
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] animator81:
hi, like to ask. if i am in asia and all the radios here are for US and europe, will it do any good if i were to install it? And if i do install it, is it possible to install the original radio?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] steviewevie:
Yes, if you have a GSM phone then it is perfectly safe for you to try out these radios. It should be fine for you but it's really just experimentation to see what's best, some people might find in their area one radio works better than for another person in a different area.

You just need to install HardSPL first to be able to do so. At any time you can go back to your original radio if you have an image for that (e.g. from this sticky, if your original radio is in the first posting).
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] animator81:
hi, thanks. well i have already hard SPL for this as i also flashed the energy rom. just checking on the radio roms. i am not even sure if the original radio rom for my TP2 is in the first posting or not.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] animator81:
anyway i have identified what radio version i have, so going to flash the .88 one and see if it works for me...thanks!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Cranbone:
Could using the stock radio, as apposed to the one thats recommended, be the cause for the delay in notifications, missed text messages and the weather not updating when its supposed to that I'm experiencing in almost every ROM I flash?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] phatman81:
I tried the 88 radio yesterday, and everything was fine until today. I have not been able to get a 3G (or H) signal yet. I reinstalled the 88 radio and reflased the rom, still only getting E. anyone else had issues with this radio yet?

In the process of getting the 57 radio to the phone, now i show 3G (H) again... weird...
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] CB620:
No Issues Over Here. Got nueROm Installed Also. My Battery Holds Well. Always Have 3G And All Bars Of Service. :p
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] CB620:
I Experienced That I Suggest Trying The .17 Radio Or The .88 Stock Normally Sucks Anyway.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] roycio:
I've been using .88 for the last 24 hrs. and no problems so far. I can't either tell about any improvements...
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] rajuabju:
In Los Angeles, on the ATT network, my Tilt2 had better 3G connectivity on .17 than .88.

GPS stayed about the same, as did battery life.

Going back to .17
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] mccune:
Removed the regions from the radio's. Reason is that the WiKi has all the info. Added link to the WiKi to the first post.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] phatman81:
yeah, idk what was going on, but since it switched to 3G, i have been running fine. thanks for all the input!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] ark666:
Hi, can you please indicate the source/region rom from this radio version is extracted?

Thx :)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] mccune:
You are absolutley right! Added to the first post. Could you also tell us about the 1.93 ROM?

offtopic:

Posted from my Rhodium.

Reminder to myself: editting large posts using Opera Mobile 9.7 is a pain :P
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Pumpiron579:
Ditto here in the Phoenix area running the Stock Hergs Rom.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Bacco:
Question, I read through the first few pages of the thread and searched but couldn't find an answer...I've seen an .exe file for the ATT 4.48.25.20 radio but not an .nbh file. Does anyone know if an .nbh file exists for that radio?

Thanks all.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] DaveShaw:
Open the Exe with WinRAR or 7z, you'll see the NBH.

Dave
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Bacco:
Thanks a million!!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] ighost77:
Sorry for my stupid question, but I have "E" and not "3G" every time I'm connecting to the internet (weather update, browser etc.).

What does it mean and how I can fix it? :confused:

AT&T,

Radio:4.49.25.17
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] MCbrian:
The simplest explanation is that there is no 3G signal where you are. Are you sure that 3G is available?

Another explanation is that the phone Network/Band is set for GSM only rather than "Auto" or WCDMA (3G).
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] steviewevie:
"E" is short for "EDGE", which is sort of a 2.5G technology (i.e. an enhancement for faster data rates than GSM/GPRS), but not as good as 3G.

So seeing "E" is better than seeing "G", but not as good as 3G/H.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] pinoymutt:
I was on .57 but have heard a lot of good things about .17 in the ATT SoCal area, so I'll give that one a whirl....

Great to see this thread is getting some love again!

EDIT: or maybe I'll try the newest one...just so many choices!!! :)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] heygrl:
I can almost say with complete certainty that .57 is the BEST for T-Mobile 3G, I'm holding onto 3G in places where it would switch over to EDGE or have poor/touchy reception. .17 would switch over to EDGE, or just have poorer reception. .17 is an improvement over the stock T-Mobile radio rom but this newest one is perfect.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] alblude:
I'm in SF and it looks like .88 is performing better than .57. At least I've not been getting connection timeouts for the last 2 days since I loaded .88
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] xredjokerx:
hey alblude, im in oakland..

is .88 better than .17?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] enzyme:
I have never done any radio flashing before so I am being extra careful. Are the radios listed for GSM only? I am on Sprint, my current stock radio is version 1.96.00WF.

Does that mean I am using a really outdated radio?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] mccune:
These Radio's are GSM only.

You can check your radio on startup. It's the red number that appears which start with "R".

You can also check it by taking the following steps:

Settings > System > Device Information
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] killerdvd:
Extract radio

I have radio 4.48.25.20 on my tilt 2 and I want to back it up before I put a new one. How can I extract my current radio?:D:D:D:D:p:p
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] [SMAN]:
You don't need to, that radio can be found in the first post.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] CB620:
IMO YES Better Battery Life And Reception
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] CB620:
I Never Had A 3G Symbol Since I Had My Phone. I Always Had H But According To T-Mobile Its No Big Deal And H Is Faster Than 3G Anyways.

:D:D
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] thankobidient:
Is this radio can be flashed on to CDMA rohdium like from uscellular, sprint or verizon

And, if yes, then do the phone need to be security unlocked for it?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] MCbrian:
Not for CDMA -- these are GSM radio-roms.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] silversonic1:
I'm actually very impressed with the .17 radio. I used to get 2 bars inside the local Wal-Mart, but now I actually am receiving full signal. Same goes for at home. Of course, the radio before was just the stock radio, so it may not mean too much.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] 30Glock:
Is there a way to get .57 w/o having to d/l the 4share crap.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] MCbrian:
Just click on Download Now and wait a few seconds -- no need to download anything else but the radio.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] wpbear:
what other way would you prefer, 4shared is one of the best free filehost available...now rapidshare does suck
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] vim0314:
anyone in houston texas? whats the best radio out there right now for houston tx?

just got the touch pro 2 today and already looking to 'mod' it. TIA
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] MCbrian:
4.49.25.88

My FWIW experience with this radio-rom:

I've run it for about 2 days, and it doesn't seem much different to me than 4.49.25.57 which didn't seem much different to me than 4.49.25.17.

That is, there doesn't seem much difference in reception, mainly.

At my house the 3G signal is only 1 or 2 bars at most, so EDGE always dominates, and I always get 4 bars EDGE at my house on any of these 3 radio-roms.

At work I always have 4 bars of 3G on any of these 3 radio-roms.

So -- on the dominant band at the 2 locations where I spend most of my time it's not possible to see an improvement since I have 4 bars already. When I force WCDMA at home it's still just 1 or 2 bars...I saw 3 bars once.

I'm not saying "there is no difference"...just that the difference, if any, is small compared to the difference I saw switching from the original TmoUSA stock radio to 4.49.25.17.

I've flashed OS-roms so much in the past week that I can't accurately gauge battery-life...but it doesn't seem bad.

Users in other locations -- or running different OS-rom-versions -- may get different results. I'm on TmoUSA in central Oregon, USA, running a Valkyrie WM6.5.3/Sense2.5 rom.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] tlglegacy:
whats the best Radio for the Bay Area CA, i'm using .17 and it's pretty solid but is there a better one
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] dky500:
AT&T Issues

Just happened to come across this and thought it might be relevant here:

"AT&T needs to spend $5 Billion to catch up

by Dave Freeman on January 20, 2010

With all the crap that’s gone on (and still going on) between AT&T and Verizon, it’s safe to say that this is the last thing AT&T wanted to come out. According to a study that just came out, AT&T would have to spend approximately $5 billion US to get their network to the same level as Verizon and Sprint.

This probably doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone who actually owns an AT&T phone, given the almost constant problems with dropped calls, spotty service, and slow data speeds. The study also admits that AT&T has started to upgrade their infrastructure, particularly in the Bay Area, with positive results. This makes sense give the nature of their agreement with Apple."

[Via PCWorld]

I went from stock to .88 and now on .17. The .17 seems to be the best but still not very good. The poor reception and dropped connection issues may be more a function of AT&T servide rather than the radio version!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] dky500:
I happened to be in the Bay Area (near SFO) yesterday and the reception there was far superior to what I get at home (Monterey Peninsula). I agree with your comment about the .17 in your area.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Pumpiron579:
I am lucky. I was told they dropped 9 million in the Phoenix area. I went into the AT&T store and the rep asked me a whole lot of questions about where I have experienced bad reception and dropped calls. I gave her quit a few places and she typed them in and said if I wouldn't mind following up in a month or two to see if i still had these problems.

I get great 3G coverage here in the west valley....Radio:4.49.25.17 seems to work the best
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] MCbrian:
While the huge hulking dinosaurs of ATT & Verizon clash with great noise...the small but nimble mammal that is T-Mobile (USA) quietly evolves. ;) :p
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] dky500:
Yes, you are lucky. I asked about this at two different stores and the rep at the first store blamed the phone and suggested I exchange for iPhone. The rep at the second store told me to call tech support.

Yup, the Avis of mobile phone providers......"We try harder"
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] sdlopez83:
Version: 4.49.25.88 killed my outgoing texts. downgrading

people get my texts a day later. Weird

NRG LEO latest...
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] XirXes:
Very weird. I just flashed it to my T-mobile TP2 and I'm getting alot better reception and my texts are fine.

Same rom, 23518.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] levytheman95:
is the 4.49.25.88 radio work with at&t
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] atomixpaintball:
Anyone in the Midwest on AT&T? I am using 4.48.25.20 and I get decent reception here in the area. Bars seem to be good, but sometimes callers complain about static.

Any suggestions? I know alot of people in the CA region are using the .17 with great results, but I am curious about the Midwest.

Thanks!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] adoute:
I'm in the Detroit area (95% of my time spent between Plymouth / Livonia / Northville / Dearborn) and the .17 radio made quite a bit of difference. Much stronger signal pretty much everywhere. I used to not get any signal in my kitchen, now I get 1 to 2 H bars. Highly recommended.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] joostnl:
Mccune i live in the netherlands too.

Did you see a big diffrence when you update your radio version?

(I got now the stock radio)

I mean gps signal, 3g etc
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] rossle12:
Has anyone tried the new 25.88 on the T-Mo TP2?

Let me know, I'm thinking about flashing mine.

Thanks
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] MCbrian:
I tried it and it seemed fine, at least for me in central Oregon, USA. But actually, it didn't seem much different than .57 or .17 ...not enough for me to notice anyway.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] rossle12:
Alright, thanks

Going to try it when I get home.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] mccune:
It's a bit of trial and error. Most radios give the same results for me. But I flash my device on a daily basis so I really can't tell which radio is the best for you. Check my signature for my current radio. From time to time I even flash back to the stock radio to see if there is any change... ...this 4.49.25.17 does give me a little better reception though..
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] dex1701:
I'm in Chicago...the reception seems the same to me between .17, .57, and .88, but .88 seems to have improved battery life for me.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] rossle12:
Anyone try mixing 25.88 and Valkrie's ROM together? I feel like I'm using more battery then when I didn't 25.88...

thankss.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] meanvulcan:
I'm in Chicago as well, although I travel a lot (east coast recently). I'm on AT&T. How much battery improvement do you see on .88 as compared to .17?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] jstanke2:
ok, I ma going to add my 2 cents in here. I am in Noblesville Indiana and went to the 25.57 radio. I am going to flash to the 25.88 radio later as the 25.57 radio produced less bars for me and I had data connection time outs I hadn't had before with the 25.17 radio. my personal experience ... 25.17 is great, 25.57 is poor.. will update everyone abou the 25.88 radio later.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] :
the .88 gave a great improvement in northern Italy with Vodafone IT.

At least 1 more bar were previously I was getting 1 or 2, and much less moments with 0 bars, but data connection still alive (now it switches almost immediately to full-reception gprs instead, before it was way longer before it did).

still to try gps, battery and voice calls, but a brief conversation yesterday gave me the impression that the other part heard less "cut words" (sometimes callers complained that every now and then one of my words got cut, missing the first half!).

will test further today and report back if there is something interesting :)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] jstanke2:
Ok, I am back, and after testing all three radios for central Indiana, versions 25.17, 25.57 and 25.88, my personal verdict is 25.17 and 25.88 appear to be identical. Version 25.57 was definately the worse of the three for me, with data connection errors. All three found 3G or better speeds. Hope this helps!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] rxdoctor:
.88 is by far the best for northern nevada...

.57 and .88 both give full bars when .17 did not....edge network is far better in .88... i do not know about faster speed .... seems the same but responsive as hell. weather updates in 2 seconds....57 took at least a minute and sometimes almost 2 mins. gps is way awesome....I can not believe it but inside my living room without going near the windows it picks up 7 sats within seconds. .57 would take 15 to 30 minutes to pick up 5 at best....hope this helps. Im running energy leo 518 his newest most advanced rom but I have been using it since the 25 and only today i feel like it is twice as nice with this new radio....really never seen such a difference in the dozens of radios I have flashed in the past....to early to tell about battery but with this improvement I could care less really as long as it lasts 8 hours I am a happy camper up here in lake tahoe , nevada USA Hope this helps you nevada folk to take a dive....although not sure about vegas or sac, cali....ask nrgz28 about vegas....
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] rahlquist:
rillphone.dll replace at boot?

Ok this may be an off the wall question but...

Couldnt the same technology thats being used to 'dual boot' ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=571892 )the TP2 phone be used (with appropriate software) to check the rom radio version and make sure the right rillphone.dll is being used in the rom and switch it from a preloaded directory of rillphone.dll files if its not?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] heygrl:
I have no "data connection timeouts" with .57, I went to an area where the 3G signal is weak but still there and .88 failed to pick it up and when I switched it to WCDMA only it gave me only one bar. .57 gives me 3 in the same area.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Broman400:
I got a AT&T Tilt 2 in the New York City area, can anyone give me a recommendation on which radio I should get.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] silversonic1:
I don't know about your area, but from the look of the posts, .17 and .88 are the radios of choice.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] jazzperm:
I just flashed .88 on Dutch Tmobile.

TT seems to be quicker with finding satellites and had no problem finding mi in the living room :)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Broman400:
Thanks for your help, im gonna try out .88 now, but just wanna see the opinions of people with a Tilt 2 in the New York City area.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Pumpiron579:
I have been trying out all the Radios and in and around the Phoenix area Az for the pat month and 25.17 has been the best for me.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] renetp2:
Hi Jazzperm,

How is radio .17 in NL ? is it good, or somethings slower or not working ?

battery life best in wich radio ?

groetjes

rene
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] gotwake424:
Thanks for the Radio advice, gonna try .17 and see how it works out. btw I'm in carmel Indiana.

Cheers
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] jopherr:
for att in the bay area is .17 still the best choice? or is .88 better
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] regis.stration:
Can you hear me now? probs with 25.17 ?

I have been using 25.17 since mid December in Washington DC metro area, with at&t tilt 2 phone. I was using stock radio before. Got better reception and faster gps lock.

About 1 of every 5 calls my audio drops out for about 5 seconds a few minutes into the call. It may even happen a few times in the call. The other person starts to repeatedly ask, "Hello, are you there?". I can hear them just fine. Then suddenly, they can hear me again! Anybody else have this issue? Sounds a little like 'cyberpunk' issue.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] cais:
Hi， I'm a newbie and I got a question.

I'm using Tilt 2 now, and I didn't unlock my phone.

OK, if i want to flash 4.49.25.88, do I have to unlock it?

by the way, can any one tell me what's the difference between a Rhodium radio and non-Rhodium (Topaz) radios? How can I tell if it is a Rhodium radio or not?

Thanks a lot
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Broman400:
If its a Rhodium Radio then its listed in this thread, Topaz radios are not listed in this thread, and also to upgrade your radio you have to have HardSPL on your phone first.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] turtle2472:
Well for those in Virginia or central Eastern USA I just flashed 4.49.25.88 and will let you know my impressions later. So far the GPS lock is insanely faster than my previous.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] MCbrian:
4.49.25.88

This is my second round with this radio-rom -- I flashed it again after spending a few days on .57 (incidentally flashed as part of the stock T-MoUS WM6.5 rom).

Like previous poster, very fast GPS lock.

I wonder how much -- if any -- radio performance interacts with the particular os-rom we're using...?

Seems like location may also matter for cell-signal/connection, but I don't think that would apply to GPS-lock.

OS-ROM: Valkyrie firestorm v5.7.24001 LEO
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] rossle12:
Request Radio 25.88 as attachment?

If it's possible, will someone put it up for a few minutes?

As my school perimeter doesn't allow 4shared, megaupload, or any download site.

But however I can download it off here.

Thanks
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] MCbrian:
It's bigger than can be uploaded here. :(
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] rossle12:
Aww ): Thank you for trying.