Best Radio ROM for T-Mobile UK

[monz87]

Hi, What is the best Radio ROM for my Vario II which curently has

Pro black 2.5
SPL 2.10 opli v7
Radio ROM 1.40

I use T-Mobile UK.

I don't think the signal quality is very good on 1.40 as I was on the phone and my wife said her voice was echoing...? I was using my bluetooth headset...but it never happened before the upgrade..? Before 1.40 I had 1.41 and I couldn't even connect to the network

Also, why does the start bar sometimes hide....? and how can I add a running programs shortcut on the bottom like I had on WM5..I can't seem to do it....?

Sorry for sounding like a newbie..I've looked in the WIKI but can't find it

[trapper]

I had some problems with 1.40, ranging from no radio at all to bricking the device.

What did you settle on in the end? I'm also on T-Mobile UK.

[monz87]

I had some problems with 1.40, ranging from no radio at all to bricking the device.

What did you settle on in the end? I'm also on T-Mobile UK.

I'm still on the 1.40 and it works ok actually but I think it could be better.

[epod86]

I have had no problems so far with 1.40 radio and lvsw 23/4.

[msuk]

Hi,

I was using 1.40.30.00 and found it to be a great improvement over the other radio's

I mainly use my phone in West London and Central London.

I have now moved to 1.41.00.10 and will test it performance over the next few days.

Thanks
Msuk

[mdajansen]

Hi,
Radio 1.40.30.00 caused my battery to drain very fast. Since updating to version 1.41.00.10 I have had no problems.

[randomelements]

I tried 1.41 but found it to be a bit less stable than 1.40 which I have gone back to. That seems to be about the best in my experience but they all have an issue with dropping calls/being unable to make receive calls if the phone is having problems switching back and forth between GSM/3G.

[nbedford]

I found 1.40 my signal strength was very weak, compared to previous version i'd used, especially 1.38.

But i have just installed 1.41 and it seems better again, i'm going to stick with this for a while and see how i get on.

ps. i'm not sure the WM6 forum is the best place to be discussing radios ;)

[monz87]

Thats wierd. I have the same setup as some of you guys and when I put 1.41 in my network didn't come at all. I don't really want to try it again. But i'm thinking if I should

[danprodan]

I am using 1.38.30.1 - it feels much better than 1.40.. in terms of battery life and reception is stronger than my experience with all the other radios tried. Speed seems fine, HSDPA works fine. However I stay mostly on GSM to save battery due to poor reception at home and switch to 3G/ HSDPA only when really needed.

[eva_d]

Guys, please note that if you have problems with 3G coverage - for example missed calls or problems with making calls - it is probably network's fault, not necessarily Radio ROM. I was experiencing such problems while using original T-Mobile's WM5 ROM. People couldn't reach me while I've had full 3G coverage in Central London, and I also couldn't place any call at all. Switching manually to GSM-only mode solved all problems. I've complained to CS about that, they admitted to have some 3G issues, and gave £25 discount of my bill. ;) Also, friend of mine having Nokia N70 also reported similar problems with 3G, he switched to GSM-only and is far more happy now.

Anyway, I was using 1.38 Radio for about 2 weeks with no problems whatsoever. Since yesterday I have 1.41 - so far, so good.

[mean-machine]

I agree. Switching manually to GSM used to solve the problem. In some areas it looked like GSM and 3G were changing every 2 seconds. But I do need 3G for fast browsing.

[randomelements]

It may be network problems but you'd expect a radio to be able to switch seamlessly without impact the voice service though wouldn't you.