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Root Radio Questions - Backup

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jtreadwell

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Read through, I promise there is a question at the end.

I rooted the phone yesterday. That was a great success. I have already pulled off all of the junk ware Verizon puts on the phone and its much better already.
I used this method. (Yes I use a Mac)

[Mac Procedure]: How to Root the HTC Thunderbolt - Android Forums at AndroidCentral.com

I then proceeded to download and play with ROMs. (Is it just me or does Rom Manager Suck on the TBolt?) I flashed CM7, Liquid Smooth, and BAMF multiple times. Did resets, cleared cache, Dalvik, everything I could think of.

I finally arrived at the conclusion that I need to flash the Radio to a newer version. I've done some extensive reading on it and I believe I have the downloads I need. I have a download of what appears to be the stock radio the phone has now, (1.16.00.223r) and MR2 build, (1.39.00.0627r) and an MR3 build (1.48.00.906w_1). All obtained here

Radios!

Referenced here from:

[q AND a!]v1.45 Noob starter guide/how-to HERE! (updated 10/14) - xda-developers

I'm going to try the MR2 first, I got the MR3 just incase. All three are on my SD card so I can easily rename if I need to. (Yes MD5s are all good on the downloads)

So I think I have done my research and I'm on the right path. I have even looked up instructions to return to a stock non root state just incase...

[HOWTO] Restore to stock for root users and non-root users UPDATED 5/17/2011 - xda-developers

Or my plan to get the phone swapped if things go really bad is to run over it with my car and walk into a Verizon store claiming to be the victim of an extremely cruel work place prank. (Got to love the TEC insurance)

Finally we arrive at the question. Is there a way I can simply backup the stock radio that is already on the phone? I know the first download mentioned is suppose to be it, but I would feel a little better if I could go back to the one originally installed on the device. I've spent to many years in IT to not be cautious and take every possible precaution. One can never have to many backups or have enough detail in a back-out plan.

Thanks for sticking with me to the end of this epic. Wish me luck. :-)
 
Rom manager sucks period ;)

You can't backup your radio bit can easily flash back to the stock one if you want
 
Thanks. Flashed MR2 and the stock ROM lost signal. (as I expected) I restored BAMF 1.0.8 and it is running great. Thanks!
 
No problem, I would suggest flashing to the GB OTA radio as it will work with all current roms and works better IMO than the older ones
 
I installed 1.39.00.0627r (MR2) and everything except the stock Froyo rom (obviously) works great. I did notice at least once a day the data connection would just stop working and I would have to reboot. Also upon startup it would take about a minute for the cell radio to activate and data would connect to 3G first and 4G a few minutes later. So I decided to try 1.48.00.906w_1 (MR3). So far so good. It comes up about as fast as it did on stock everything and connects to 4G right away. Surfing feels a little faster now as well. Guess I'll know how well its working over the next few days.

I have settled on BAMF Forever Cubed 1.0.8. Very nice interface, and it seems so much faster now. I see an updated 1.0.9 available but no real detail on what it up dates. Just a few comments that claim it has wifi issues. Oh well, I guess it comes down to what works for you and not what everyone else says.

Thanks again!
 
I'm experiencing radio problems. My buddy help me get to CM7 for the thunderbolt and I can't get connectivity. I've tried several radios and haven't had any luck. Can some one please help me because CM7 with adw is really nice and I would like to keep it, and use my phone as well. Thanks for the help
 
Yeahha said:
No problem, I would suggest flashing to the GB OTA radio as it will work with all current roms and works better IMO than the older ones
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I'm experiencing radio problems. My buddy help me get to CM7 for the thunderbolt and I can't get connectivity. I've tried several radios and haven't had any luck. Can some one please help me because CM7 with adw is really nice and I would like to keep it, and use my phone as well. Thanks for the help
 
Are you on the most recent version of CM7? If so the GB OTA radio should work fine.

If you are still having issues go to the wireless and network settings and make sure you have data enabled
 
Yeahha said:
Are you on the most recent version of CM7? If so the GB OTA radio should work fine.

If you are still having issues go to the wireless and network settings and make sure you have data enabled
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The version that I'm on is CM7.1.1-Thunderbolt

Baseband version

1.48.00.726w_2,0.01.78.0802w_3
 
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