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1.08 doubled my download speeds and lowered my ping, but I normally have 4/4 bars now I'm getting 3/4 bars. Though bars can be unreliable, i wish I had checked the -dBm before I changed radios. Why has anybody tested .0518?
 
Austrie said:
1.08 doubled my download speeds and lowered my ping, but I normally have 4/4 bars now I'm getting 3/4 bars. Though bars can be unreliable, i wish I had checked the -dBm before I changed radios. Why has anybody tested .0518?
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That baseband fluctuates a whole lot and the speeds jump around. The speeds are fast though but there are better ones than that. The .530 one has a stable signal and decent speeds. The .808 radio is the best for me right now since it seems to be better in my area and actually gave me 1mb/s speed for a brief time (but usually around 200-500 kbps which is fair enough).
 
My mistake on my last post, I mean 1.09 doubled my data speeds. Im looking for the fastest radio; any ideas?
 
Do you folks think that, the radio might be different on a different Rom? You know, stink on one, be amazing on another?

Also, I'm curious about the fastest radio...
 
Prinny said:
Do you folks think that, the radio might be different on a different Rom? You know, stink on one, be amazing on another?

Also, I'm curious about the fastest radio...
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It's possible, but that's more likely a function of the kernel and not the ROM itself. You've probably seen the attached diagram of the Android architecture and the drivers that are part of the kernel interact directly with the firmware which interfaces directly with the hardware.

For radios, things like activation and dropping issues could be ROM related, but probably not the sensitivity. However, everything is part of the same system so it's hard to rule anything completely out.

I'm also curious as to what most people feel is the fastest and most reliable radio/PRI combination. I've had pretty good luck with the Sprint version of 1.09.00.0706 with all the ICS and JB ROM's I've used so far.

ramjet73
 

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ramjet73 said:
It's possible, but that's more likely a function of the kernel and not the ROM itself. You've probably seen the attached diagram of the Android architecture and the drivers that are part of the kernel interact directly with the firmware which interfaces directly with the hardware.

For radios, things like activation and dropping issues could be ROM related, but probably not the sensitivity. However, everything is part of the same system so it's hard to rule anything completely out.

I'm also curious as to what most people feel is the fastest and most reliable radio/PRI combination. I've had pretty good luck with the Sprint version of 1.09.00.0706 with all the ICS and JB ROM's I've used so far.

ramjet73
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i feel like 808 with default PRI is a good combination.
 
ramjet73 said:
What is 808?

I don't know of an RUU or baseband level numbered that way.

ramjet73
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Brian706 said:
Gingerbread:

  • From the 1.11.651.2 RUU (Stock):
    • WiMax: 28735
      md5: 0AE3819048E6B59CB613783310A6FCE2
  • From the 1.13.651.7 OTA/RUU:
    • WiMax: 29047
      md5: 1D4AC1FCDA4DF9BF7B49B30D8DBE98C4
  • From the 2.08.651.2 OTA:
    • CDMA: 0.97.10.0808
      md5: 564846E3F6CA4DE7B888008742B80394
    • WiMax: contains the same WiMax radio from the 1.13.651.7 OTA/RUU
  • From the 2.17.651.5 OTA:
    • CDMA: 1.06.00.1216
      md5: FA43E61FDFEA43CFCCEAE5BCC8B112AE
    • WiMax: no WiMax radio was included in this OTA
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Older Gingerbread radio ;)

was for Evo 3d, but can obviously be flashed to Evo V as well!
As you probably know already, Evo V has only "officially" had 1.06.0.1216 and 1.09.00.0706.
 
Brian706 said:
Older Gingerbread radio ;)

was for Evo 3d, but can obviously be flashed to Evo V as well!
As you probably know already, Evo V has only "officially" had 1.06.0.1216 and 1.09.00.0706.
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OK, thanks.

Most Evo 3D users reference the various baseband versions by their two highest level numbers (i.e., 1.06 or 1.09) and not by the lowest level, and that's what threw me off.

And it surprises me that a GB radio works best on the Evo V 4G, since a lot of 3D users seem to have had firmware problems solved with the Sprint ICS version (baseband 1.09.00.0706) that were present in the GB versions. Must be a difference in how Virgin Mobile provides services to its customers.

ramjet73
 
ramjet73 said:
OK, thanks.

Most Evo 3D users reference the various baseband versions by their two highest level numbers (i.e., 1.06 or 1.09) and not by the lowest level, and that's what threw me off.

And it surprises me that a GB radio works best on the Evo V 4G, since a lot of 3D users seem to have had firmware problems solved with the Sprint ICS version (baseband 1.09.00.0706) that were present in the GB versions. Must be a difference in how Virgin Mobile provides services to its customers.

ramjet73
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I prefer the prefix numbers as well.. The last numbers are just a month and date, so it's harder to keep track of what order they are in that way as they aren't always ascending.

I don't know much about radios but I would assume location and service in your area would have a lot to do with which one is better but maybe I don't fully have a grasp on the concept...:confused:

I personally have only ever used 1.06 and 1.09 and really didn't notice any difference.
 
ramjet73 said:
OK, thanks.

Most Evo 3D users reference the various baseband versions by their two highest level numbers (i.e., 1.06 or 1.09) and not by the lowest level, and that's what threw me off.

And it surprises me that a GB radio works best on the Evo V 4G, since a lot of 3D users seem to have had firmware problems solved with the Sprint ICS version (baseband 1.09.00.0706) that were present in the GB versions. Must be a difference in how Virgin Mobile provides services to its customers.

ramjet73
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I tend to throw people off alot ;)





Brian706 said:
I prefer the prefix numbers as well.. The last numbers are just a month and date, so it's harder to keep track of what order they are in that way as they aren't always ascending.

I don't know much about radios but I would assume location and service in your area would have a lot to do with which one is better but maybe I don't fully have a grasp on the concept...:confused:

I personally have only ever used 1.06 and 1.09 and really didn't notice any difference.
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correct Brian, there is not just one radio that will work for everyone, it depends on location some radios will work better in low signal areas due to better building penetration, while some could work better in urban areas due to updates in the radio, I just tell people try each one and use what works best :).
 
anyone here live in dallas area and can you post your radio? because I get crappy signal when I'm in the apt, while have metropcs I get 4bars
 
contevo said:
anyone here live in dallas area and can you post your radio? because I get crappy signal when I'm in the apt, while have metropcs I get 4bars
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I don't live in Dallas but I don't think signal is penetrating to your house. I recommend you try the radio that ends in .0808 since I tried a bunch of them and can say that it penetrated into my house better. :o
 
Radios really do make a difference; anybody notice data speeds are slow at around 9PM Atlantic standard time?
God this conversation dont even sound right. All I'm reading is penetration this, penetration that, better penetration. You nasty people...
 
Austrie said:
Radios really do make a difference; anybody notice data speeds are slow at around 9PM Atlantic standard time?
God this conversation dont even sound right. All I'm reading is penetration this, penetration that, better penetration. You nasty people...
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data speeds are pretty slow around that time but seem to pick up around 10.
 
Links are not working.. My constant data drops is killing me.. I live in Wisconsin.. I would like to try different radios

Never mind found them.. Any idea on which one I should use?
 
Ok, seems the radio fixed my problem partially but I'm still not totally happy with the reception in my house. Data speeds are still phenomenal

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Seems like a tossup between the 0.97.10.0808 & the 0.97.10.0530 for me. 0.97.10.0530 gets better data speeds, but both are about the same for reception.

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