[REF]Radios Diamond [Updated 12/8/08]

[tom_codon]

This thread will put all version radios of Diamond device :

The first make sure your device has Hard-SPL (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=408621)..!

- Download and extract the RUU (Rom Updater Utility) (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=396073) in a empty folder on your pc
- Download and extrat the radio file (.nbh) in the same directory as the RUU
- Start the RUU and follow procedure

Radio v1.00.25.06 (http://rapidshare.com/files/129519029/Diamond_Radio_1.00.25.06.rar) (Quad Band)

Radio v1.00.25.05 (http://rapidshare.com/files/129598071/Diamond_Radio_1.00.25.05.rar) (Quad Band,Save Power and have better Network Connection!) "Highly Recommended"

Radio v1.00.25.03 (http://rapidshare.com/files/129602001/Diamond_Radio_1.00.25.03.rar)

Radio v1.02.25.11 (http://rapidshare.com/files/130185404/Radio_Test_1.02.25.11.zip) (Provided from Bepe )

Radio v1.03.25.18 (http://rapidshare.com/files/133754257/Diamond_Radio_v1.03.25.18.rar) (Provided from Bepe )

Radio v1.00.25.07 (http://rapidshare.com/files/136644831/Diamond_Radio_1.00.25.07.zip) (Provided by duttythroy )

mirror :

http://tom.x-files.lv/Radio/
(http://tom.x-files.lv/Radio/)
will be update

[futureshock]

maybe its good to write some words about the different radios ...

whats good/bad... or fixes in the different versions...

[bouzoubaa]

Moderator: I really think that some threads are to be sticky because they 've got some really useful permanent infos.
This one is one of them and also the ROM thread of diamond team should definitely be as a sticky. Thank you very much for that. :rolleyes:

[adwinp]

Thanks tom for the radio!

[saquib]

This thread will put all version radios of Diamond device :

Radio v1.00.25.06 (http://rapidshare.com/files/129519029/Diamond_Radio_1.00.25.06.rar)

other version uploading..!

Any news on 1.00.25.03 ? Thanks!

[tom_codon]

Any news on 1.00.25.03 ? Thanks!

updated 1.00.25.05

Now uploading 1.00.25.03 :)

Cheers..!

[laser21]

Thanks a lot! A changelog would be great!!

[saquib]

updated 1.00.25.05

Now uploading 1.00.25.03 :)

Cheers..!

Thanks! How do I flash the nbh file once downloaded ? Can I use the RomUpdateUtility.exe ?

[tom_codon]

updated 1.00.25.03 !
compare list of radios version will update soon :)

[tom_codon]

Thanks! How do I flash the nbh file once downloaded ? Can I use the RomUpdateUtility.exe ?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=396073
Use CustomRuuDiamond here :)

[saquib]

updated 1.00.25.03 !
compare list of radios version will update soon :)

Great. I've actually flashed .05 whilst waiting for .03, and it flys! The HSDPA seems really fast, as soon as you click on a link on Opera starts loading page immediately, no lag as seen on .06. Even faster than .03.

On T-mobile UK.

Thanks Tom

[tom_codon]

Great. I've actually flashed .05 whilst waiting for .03, and it flys! The HSDPA seems really fast, as soon as you click on a link on Opera starts loading page immediately, no lag as seen on .06. Even faster than .03.

On T-mobile UK.

Thanks Tom

same thing...
1.00.25.05 the best radio for now i think.

[JugglerLKR]

voting for sticky - good radio thread

[mikkelnl]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=396073
Use CustomRuuDiamond here :)
Tom, how should I rename Diamond_Radio_1.00.25.05.nbh when I put it in the same folder as CustomRuuDiamond?

[tom_codon]

Tom, how should I rename Diamond_Radio_1.00.25.05.nbh when I put it in the same folder as CustomRuuDiamond?

Not need rename anything.Extract same folder with DiamondCustomRuu.exe and run it .

[wontcachme]

Is hardspl (signed or unsigned) needed for this? Because i am flashing now and it stays at 0% for 3 minutes now

[smartmove]

Is hardspl (signed or unsigned) needed for this? Because i am flashing now and it stays at 0% for 3 minutes now

Mine did the same until it finally failed, luckily it came back after a restore but I am worried about trying it again as dont want to end up with a dead phone!

[tom_codon]

Is hardspl (signed or unsigned) needed for this? Because i am flashing now and it stays at 0% for 3 minutes now

unsigned i think.Because i using different hard-spl :)

[mikkelnl]

Not need rename anything.Extract same folder with DiamondCustomRuu.exe and run it .

Thanks, I'll give it a shot :)

/edit:
Flashed fine. It seemed stuck at 95% for 2-3 minutes, scary but it finished ;)

[jr_daza]

guys you don't know how gratefull i'm

i was soo sad because i had the nicest phone ever but i cat get good signal so every body tell me that my phone can do almost every thing but call... now my phone is how it supoust to be

[MasterMerlin]

+ sticky

Maybe we someone could create a sticky thread that covers some sticky threads like the way in General Development

Inside
Radio + ROM Lists + APP List

This way one must only visit one Thread, if the Title gets updated in the other threads..

[ceevee369]

Tom, thanks for the heads-up posting the Radio's here (will move to Wiki afterwards to keep track of all findings ?)

I am flashing V2 and replacing the 25.06 with your reccomended 25.05.

True that network reception was rather mediocre on V1 with 25.06 radio.
Will repoet how this V2 + 25.05 works here in Asia. Played long enough with different Radio's on TytnII and now on Diamond to "feel" the difference without scientific benchmarks :p

[fearomoon]

damn...can't flash radio... using diamondcustomruu with .25.06 but it's stuck at 0% and breaks with communication error....tried on 2 different pc's
already flashed hard-spl with cookes rom.. where's the mistake?

[pietrucci]

Not need rename anything.Extract same folder with DiamondCustomRuu.exe and run it .I had to rename it to RUU_Signed.nbh before it started.

[German-Guy]

Is hardspl (signed or unsigned) needed for this? Because i am flashing now and it stays at 0% for 3 minutes now


I have the same horror, too.
After a error message on 0% for 5 minutes comes the recover Info. I disconnect the USB Cable and the accu and my diamond start normaly.
I have bepes rom V0.53
How i can flash the great Radio Rom with bepes Rom @my diamond?

[Carty]

Will this Radio work for 2G Diamonds? Indian ones especially..

Regards,
Carty..

[mikkelnl]

I had to rename it to RUU_Signed.nbh before it started.
Weird! I didn't have to rename :)

[Yzord]

NIce post, this certainly earns a sticky ;)

[racerx_]

loving it... great post Tom

[NSider]

Mods, please stick this thread.

I was looking for a good radio for my Diamond.. thanks tom_codon.

[chand4u76]

Will .25 work on Orange UK ROM and is HardSPL mandatory for this radio upgrade ?

[dalamario]

Today I flashed the 1.00.25.05 radio (before I was using the 03 radio) and now I'm able to connect to Brazilian VIVO carrier that is 850MHz! Until now I had to use the other Brazilian carriers that use 900MHz because old radio was not working on 850MHz.

And before testing the VIVO sim card, I used also the TIM chip that work on 900MHz.
I already made some calls with the 850MHz carrier, I'm not hallucinating!!!

So looks like the 1.00.25.05 radio is quadri band, or at least have 850MHz and 900Mhz.

[jkb770]

Hi!

Thanks for this Post!! Great!!! :)


For me I don´t see any improvements in 3G Reception after downgrading from .06 to .05

Too bad that the HSDPA Idle Error is still existent on .05 and .06 :mad:

Will do a drivetest now for better results :D

[Achiko]

I have the same horror, too.
After a error message on 0% for 5 minutes comes the recover Info. I disconnect the USB Cable and the accu and my diamond start normaly.
I have bepes rom V0.53
How i can flash the great Radio Rom with bepes Rom @my diamond?
I have the same Eorror,
ROM Version: 1.37.456.2 WWE
Rom Date: 06/19/08
Radio version:1.00.25.03

[ric51]

I have the same Eorror,
ROM Version: 1.37.456.2 WWE
Rom Date: 06/19/08
Radio version:1.00.25.03

Hi,

Me too :(

What's the problem ?

Regards

[jkb770]

Have you installed the unsigned Olipro 1.40 SPL?

[ric51]

Have installed Hard-SPL-Diamond-OliNex.zip : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=400402

Do i need to install Unsigned-Hard-SPL-Diamond-OliNex.zip ?

Thanks

[wontcachme]

People, just read. This was answerd on the second page

[jkb770]

Hmmm I don´t think so....

I just flashed the Radio ROMs with Olinex Unsigned_HardSPL 1.40 and it worked lik a charm....

[adwinp]

Could anybody plz upload the

Radio v1.00.25.05

to mediafire / zshare / badongo (whickever of those)

or simply to adwinp.org/?lnk=ul


It would be greatly appreciated.

[mikkelnl]

Could anybody plz upload the

Radio v1.00.25.05

to mediafire / zshare / badongo (whickever of those)

or simply to adwinp.org/?lnk=ul


It would be greatly appreciated.
Here you go:
http://www.mediafire.com/?zu2stp4e1jv ;)

[adwinp]

Here you go:
http://www.mediafire.com/?zu2stp4e1jv ;)


Dank je wel
^.^

[Achiko]

I Install Hard-SPL-Diamond-OliNex.zip
Same Error :(

[Achiko]

Have you installed the unsigned Olipro 1.40 SPL?
I Install Hard-SPL-Diamond-OliNex.zip
Same Error

[German-Guy]

Okay. If you have bepes ROM on the Diamond you need first the new HSPL 1.4 from Olli and then you can Update the Radio Rom.

[Achiko]

Sorry, I have 1.30.OliNex.
where find 1.4 ?
Thanks

[futureshock]

to make all good threads stiky isn't a good solution... so in time we have the first page only stickys... not very readable...

i think the best solution is still to add all infos on the wiki... everyone can edit it ... so that should not be the problem...
the only problem is that the diamond wiki isn't filled up yet good... but everyone could do that...

i have done it on the HTC Breeze... i used the hermes wiki as base and edited all things by hand in freetime...

when everyone put the infos there together everyone can find it easly... without reading unneccessary pages with requests to made something sticky or uselesscrap about this or that...

[Shikra]

Is any 2G radio available? I want to try 3G rom's on my 2G Diamond. Unfortunately they all disable my radio. With such a ROM it might be possible to upgrade the radio only so that we poor souls who are stuck with 2G Touch Diamond can taste the other cooked ROM's :)

[deception83]

Here you go:
http://www.mediafire.com/?zu2stp4e1jv ;)

Thanks.. Really helped those who can't get it from rapidshare

[tom_codon]

Today I flashed the 1.00.25.05 radio (before I was using the 03 radio) and now I'm able to connect to Brazilian VIVO carrier that is 850MHz! Until now I had to use the other Brazilian carriers that use 900MHz because old radio was not working on 850MHz.

And before testing the VIVO sim card, I used also the TIM chip that work on 900MHz.
I already made some calls with the 850MHz carrier, I'm not hallucinating!!!

So looks like the 1.00.25.05 radio is quadri band, or at least have 850MHz and 900Mhz.

Any one successful use band 850mhz else ?
It's really great new...!

[Achiko]

first download and update to Unsigned-Hard-SPL-Diamond-OliNex.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=400950.
Now U can update radio :)

[ric51]

Ok thanks :)

[panosha]

first download and update to Unsigned-Hard-SPL-Diamond-OliNex.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=400950.
Now U can update radio :)
Tom, I think this should be written in first post. :)

[obender]

Is there a chance that signed versions of radio will be available too?

[Blazeitup123]

Any one successful use band 850mhz else ?
It's really great new...!

Just flashed the 1.00.25.05 radio...how do i tell if im on that band??

[205_lacoste]

Just flashed the 1.00.25.05 radio...how do i tell if im on that band??

If you go to your phone, press menu > options > Band > there you can set it.


Maybe it is an idea to add the exact procedure to this OP. As it was my first time only updating a Radio, I was a bit unsure as the RUU asked me if I wanted to update the 1.37.xxx.xxx ROM to 1.00.25.05. This seems odd, but is nothing to worry about :)

Steps that could be copied in the opening post:

- Download and extract the RUU (Rom Updater Utility) in a empty folder on your pc
- Download and extrat the radio file (.nbh) in the same directory as the RUU
- Start the RUU and follow procedure

Note: The program shows your current ROM version (e.g. 1.37.405.03) and asks if you would like to update it to version 1.00.25.05. This last version number is only of the Radio and does not mean that your 1.37 ROM wil be deleted. The radio update proces can thus be done without a hard reset.

[robincop deel 2]

Just flashed the 1.00.25.05 radio.

I have hard spl 1.40. Flashing worked like a charm.

Now HSDPA seems to be slightly quicker, but that could be wishfull thinking also.

I come from the 1.00.25.03 radio version which was flashed with my standard 1.37. . 3 WWE ROM. I am especially hoping for better battery life.

Why is 1.00.25.05 radio better then 1.00.25.06 radio? One would expect the latest version to be the best.

Cheers!

Robin

[dalamario]

Just flashed the 1.00.25.05 radio...how do i tell if im on that band??

You have to be in a place where YOU know that signal is only 850MHz from the carrier, like some places in US or like where I'm (RJ, Brazil).
I left the band in AUTO and now with the new radio I'm able to see ALL the carriers availables, when before flashing I was able to see only the 900MHz carriers (where I'm are not available signals at 1800, 1900MHz and no UMTS).

So, I think only US guys with an asian/european Diamond can confirm if 1.0025.05 radio is really working on 850MHz band (but I'm pretty sure because VIVO Brazil only transmit at this frequency).

[daren1]

You have to be in a place where YOU know that signal is only 850MHz from the carrier, like some places in US or like where I'm (RJ, Brazil).
I left the band in AUTO and now with the new radio I'm able to see ALL the carriers availables, when before flashing I was able to see only the 900MHz carriers (where I'm are not available signals at 1800, 1900MHz and no UMTS).

So, I think only US guys with an asian/european Diamond can confirm if 1.0025.05 radio is really working on 850MHz band (but I'm pretty sure because VIVO Brazil only transmit at this frequency).

I am in Toronto (Rogers - 850/1900 mhz) and just upgraded to the 1.00.25.05 Radio. In my house, I now get 4 full bars of EDGE ('E' in the taskbar), whereas with the previous radio, I would only get GPRS ('G' in the taskbar). I cannot tell if there is an improvement in data speed though.

Is there any way to determine which frequency the phone is using (850 vs 1900)

DT

[christonge]

I´ve just tried all three on Orange here in Madrid and the best download speeds have been with the 1.00.25.06. The 05 didn´t seem to work as well as the original 1.00.25.03 but I will have to see how the battery life goes tomorrow.
More feedback please from others who have upgraded....

[open_source]

i just flashed back 1.00.25.05 after using 1.00.25.06 which came right with
DiamProject_V1_5.2.19965. Somehow had great problems with establishing
data connections. lost signal during call. now with 05 no problems at all.
used the standard 03 before, didn't have any problems with 03, but i will keep tryin 05.

[smartmove]

I am on .05 at the moment and it does seem to have improve 3g performance a small amount over .03 although not used the phone enough to have an idea of battery life yet. Orange UK here.

[ljpfneves]

I have tryed to upgrade Radio but gets stuck with 0%.

Probably I have Hard-SPL version 1.3.

If I upgrade to version 1.4 will I loose everything (ROM+programs+data) due to a hard reset?

Any chance we have a radio upgrade that works with hard-SPL 1.3?

[mksell]

Tom,

Just a question:

When I flash a new radio, it hard resets the phone?

[Fabliv]

Tom,

Just a question:

When I flash a new radio, it hard resets the phone?

No, I done it and I kept all my data.


** But, for those have an unsigned HardSPL, they have to flash it with the v1.40 and so hard reset will be automatic.

Make a backup before of your data, flash the HardSPL and flash the Radio.
After that you can restore all your data.

[citats]

I had been using 1.00.25.03 for quite sometime and being in Toronto the diamond doesn't work with 3G 850/1900 so I rely on edge and gprs... my phone almost always staying on gprs... I installed 1.00.25.05 and nothing but edge... Don't know what other differences there will be but this one is doozie.. so I am recommending the 1.00.25.05 radio rom.

[hadi.ajmi]

great work man :)

I have one question :
What radio is newest v1.00.25.06 or Radio v1.00.25.03 ?

because I see one guy ask for Radio v1.00.25.03 :D

thanks for sharing :)
Regards
Hadi Alajmi

[Blazeitup123]

I have one question :
What radio is newest v1.00.25.06 or Radio v1.00.25.03 ?

because I see one guy ask for Radio v1.00.25.03 :D



v1.00.25.06 is newer, but sometimes that doesn't mean its better.

[Unchained]

great work man :)

I have one question :
What radio is newest v1.00.25.06 or Radio v1.00.25.03 ?

because I see one guy ask for Radio v1.00.25.03 :D

thanks for sharing :)
Regards
Hadi Alajmi

I guess Radio v1.00.25.11. ;)

[LAGUNADUB]

good I will ask you how you doing to change because Roma DiamonCustomRUU.exe me when I launched ca me say that the application has not succeeded be properly (0xc0000135); click ok to stop the application yet I put an empty folder on my desk where I mit the exe and the new Roma radio I forget something I rom bepe light of the 54

[fearomoon]

can't get 3g connetcion on t-mobile germany with 1.00.25.05... only edge :(

[tom_codon]

Tom,

Just a question:

When I flash a new radio, it hard resets the phone?

Reset only..Not hard-reset :)

[salada2k]

Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought that some radio's work better in some countries than they do in others.... In other words, some radio's are optimised for a particular region.

I would be very much appreciative if you could please post the regions that these radio's were taken from, just for the sake of information.

If that's possible, then thank you. :)

[CutePinkSox]

Guys I have Olinex Hard SPL Signed - Can I flash the .05 radio?

[Fabliv]

Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought that some radio's work better in some countries than they do in others.... In other words, some radio's are optimised for a particular region.

I would be very much appreciative if you could please post the regions that these radio's were taken from, just for the sake of information.

If that's possible, then thank you. :)

Hi salada2k,

The 1.00.25.05 radio works in all regions, I guess.
Look at the feedback about it in this topic.

:)

[salada2k]

Hi salada2k,

The 1.00.25.05 radio works in all regions, I guess.
Look at the feedback about it in this topic.

:)

Hi Fabliv, (Fabric Live by any chance?)

Anyway, that was my point, the gentleman above pointed out that he could not get 3G with .05, so I guess it's not actually working in all regions?

I know that some are optimised for specific carriers, after all it is the carrier that provides the network, and although I'm willing to try ALL of the radios, I guess I just wanted some extra info which would allow me to make a more informed decision on what I believe works best for me based on carrrier/region. Then that information can be shared with others.

[christonge]

Hi Fabliv, (Fabric Live by any chance?)

Anyway, that was my point, the gentleman above pointed out that he could not get 3G with .05, so I guess it's not actually working in all regions?

I know that some are optimised for specific carriers, after all it is the carrier that provides the network, and although I'm willing to try ALL of the radios, I guess I just wanted some extra info which would allow me to make a more informed decision on what I believe works best for me based on carrrier/region. Then that information can be shared with others.

I think your right... normally it´s region and ROM dependent. I didin´t have much success with the .05 here on Orange with the 1.37 ROM (the .06 was the best) but now I´ve changed to the newer build I´ll give the .05 a try again.

[Fabliv]

Hi Fabliv, (Fabric Live by any chance?)

Anyway, that was my point, the gentleman above pointed out that he could not get 3G with .05, so I guess it's not actually working in all regions?

I know that some are optimised for specific carriers, after all it is the carrier that provides the network, and although I'm willing to try ALL of the radios, I guess I just wanted some extra info which would allow me to make a more informed decision on what I believe works best for me based on carrrier/region. Then that information can be shared with others.

Fabrice is my first name and liv are the three first letter of my surname. :)

So, I understand what you mean and I'm agree with you, it would be great if this information be shared by all.

Have a good night ! :D

[CutePinkSox]

Guys can I flash any of these radios with signed Hard SPL 4 from Olinex

Cheers

[Fabliv]

I think your right... normally it´s region and ROM dependent. I didin´t have much success with the .05 here on Orange with the 1.37 ROM (the .06 was the best) but now I´ve changed to the newer build I´ll give the .05 a try again.

Hola ! :)

Here in France on the Orange network, I have not a problem to connect in 3G with .05 radio.
Everything works fine. :D

[Fabliv]

Guys can I flash any of these radios with signed Hard SPL 4 from Olinex

Cheers

I don't think so.

Try to be sure. :)

[fpgiuliano]

Hi i have on my diamond the radio 1.00.25.03 and ROM 1.37.408.3 ITA

can i upgrade ONLY the radio to the version 25.05 (in the forum tell as "the better radio"...)??

after upgrade the radio the system language is always italian?

Thank you and sorry for my bad english :)
Francesco

------

Ahhhhhh maròòò st inglese
ragazzi volendo aggiornare solo la radio del mio diamond alla versione 25.05 (che nel forum dicono sia la migliore in tutto... spero anche in ricezione 3G...) posso farlo tranquillamente?
come devo farlo?

e poi cambiando la radio mica cambia la lingua del sistema operativo?
è una domanda penso stupida, penso resti italiano... però nel dubbio chiedo :)

Graziee ragà siete i migliori (e non x leccare ma xkè lo siete veramente!! GRANDE FORUM!!!!)
Ciao
Francesco



p.s. secondo voi quale è la migliore x l'italia?
grazie

[205_lacoste]

Hi i have on my diamond the radio 1.00.25.03 and ROM 1.37.408.3 ITA

can i upgrade ONLY the radio to the version 25.05 (in the forum tell as "the better radio"...)??

after upgrade the radio the system language is always italian?

Thank you and sorry for my bad english :)
Francesco


If you would read the opening post you could see this is possible. In the RUU topic (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2249397&postcount=1) you could see the same in the first post. Radio has nothing to do with the language of your ROM.

Better luck reading next time.

[Bolus]

Good work! I've been reading this for a while, flashed the .05 radio and it is very nice. I am getting quite curious though: what do you expect (if anything) to get from the americas diamond, when it is released, which will have a different 3G band specification (850/1900 it seems)?

[futureshock]

Guys can I flash any of these radios with signed Hard SPL 4 from Olinex

Cheers


definitly a no go for signed Hard-SPL... the Radio.nbhs arent signed...

but if you have the dev hardspl you can flash signed files too... so i prefer to use the dev. hardspl and read all twice befor flashing...

[smartmove]

Orange UK also fine with .05

[CutePinkSox]

definitly a no go for signed Hard-SPL... the Radio.nbhs arent signed...

but if you have the dev hardspl you can flash signed files too... so i prefer to use the dev. hardspl and read all twice befor flashing...

Thanks mate :)

[adwinp]

@Tom: what about the 1.00.29.03 radio?
Wally has it supposedly (check his sig).

[Phantom1275]

For people who upgraded to 1.00.25.05 radio version: Diamond could find 850mhz GSM frequency, right? But what about 3G HSDPA 850, does it work too?

[adwinp]

3G is working just fine, but I'm in Europe, so I'm on 900/2100

[oufledingue]

definitly a no go for signed Hard-SPL... the Radio.nbhs arent signed...

but if you have the dev hardspl you can flash signed files too... so i prefer to use the dev. hardspl and read all twice befor flashing...

confirmed

with signed : no GO
with unsigned : everything is running fine until the end
this information should be on the first page with the warning about flash an unsigned version of the SPL

[daren1]

For people who upgraded to 1.00.25.05 radio version: Diamond could find 850mhz GSM frequency, right? But what about 3G HSDPA 850, does it work too?

I would love to know as well. How can I tell which exact frequency the phone is using at any given time?

All I can say is that before upgrading, I only received 2 or 3-bars GPRS data signal at my home. After upgrading, 4-bars of EDGE.

Does this mean that my phone has magically attached itself to the 850mhz freq or is it just more sensitive at 1900mhz?

DT

Oh..also...no 3G. Only EDGE so far. I tried enabling HSDPA through the various config's, but no luck so far.

[mksell]

Any one successful use band 850mhz else ?
It's really great new...!

I´ve just flashed with the 05 Radio and I gonna do some tests...

I´m here in Brazil too...

Using TIM.

Later I´ll tell you the results

[Phantom1275]

I would love to know as well. How can I tell which exact frequency the phone is using at any given time?

All I can say is that before upgrading, I only received 2 or 3-bars GPRS data signal at my home. After upgrading, 4-bars of EDGE.

Does this mean that my phone has magically attached itself to the 850mhz freq or is it just more sensitive at 1900mhz?

DT

Oh..also...no 3G. Only EDGE so far. I tried enabling HSDPA through the various config's, but no luck so far.

In settings -> phone, there's a tab named band, in which you can select GSM and UMTS bands. Usually both are set to auto, but you can manually config bands there, if you want.

[obender]

Sorry for the repetition but will it be possible to have these radio updates as signed? I don't want to reinstall the SPL and I have the signed version now.

[daren1]

In settings -> phone, there's a tab named band, in which you can select GSM and UMTS bands. Usually both are set to auto, but you can manually config bands there, if you want.

Hi, thanks, but I did try changing the settings on the 'Band' tab.:)

The issue I have is that in Canada, both 850mhz and 1900mhz are available for GSM. I've had my Diamond for a month now, and I have been connecting through the 1900 mhz freq with only GPRS and EDGE. I say 1900mhz because we all know that 850mhz is not supported by the phone, and the only other GSM freq in Canada is 1900mhz...so it MUST be connecting via 1900mhz.

Well, immediately after upgrading the radio ROM, my data connection jumped from intermittant GPRS to full EDGE...so either the sensitivity has increased, or it is using 850mhz (or something else?)

Anyhow...I was hoping that I could find a way to enter 'engineering mode' or something similar so I could see which frequency is actually being used (between 850 and 1900). So far, I have not been able to find out how to do this with the Diamond.

DT

[dalamario]

Hi, thanks, but I did try changing the settings on the 'Band' tab.:)

The issue I have is that in Canada, both 850mhz and 1900mhz are available for GSM. I've had my Diamond for a month now, and I have been connecting through the 1900 mhz freq with only GPRS and EDGE. I say 1900mhz because we all know that 850mhz is not supported by the phone, and the only other GSM freq in Canada is 1900mhz...so it MUST be connecting via 1900mhz.

Well, immediately after upgrading the radio ROM, my data connection jumped from intermittant GPRS to full EDGE...so either the sensitivity has increased, or it is using 850mhz (or something else?)

Anyhow...I was hoping that I could find a way to enter 'engineering mode' or something similar so I could see which frequency is actually being used (between 850 and 1900). So far, I have not been able to find out how to do this with the Diamond.

DT

If you go to phone dial, you can write *#*#364#*#* and you will access to a panel with some info from your radio. On my phone is written that I'm using the 850MHz band.

[daren1]

If you go to phone dial, you can write *#*#364#*#* and you will access to a panel with some info from your radio. On my phone is written that I'm using the 850MHz band.

That worked! THANK YOU!!! :D

OK...well, it says:

Band = 3 : 850

I guess I'm on the 850 mhz band. No 3G though...I wonder how I can get that going?

DT

[banesi]

If you go to phone dial, you can write *#*#364#*#* and you will access to a panel with some info from your radio. On my phone is written that I'm using the 850MHz band.

wow what a great tip man! always liked those hidden menus, actualy i tried fieldtest.exe but didn't know it was hidden in rom, thank you!

[lenaddison]

the radio verison on my orange diamond is 1.00.25.03

Iam really rempted to loads the 1.00.25.05 will it work if its a locked phone and will it invalidate any warranty

[obender]

On my phone is written that I'm using the 850MHz band.

What does the Band = 2: PCS mean? This is what I have on mine (TMO USA).

[obender]

Never mind, it means 1900MHz.

[Fabliv]

the radio verison on my orange diamond is 1.00.25.03

Iam really rempted to loads the 1.00.25.05 will it work if its a locked phone and will it invalidate any warranty

Please, take your time and read the thread.
And don't forget to use the search tool.
The answer has been given many times.

Have a good night ! :)

[aamado]

This radio version can repair the bad signal for my HtC Diamond ?

[salada2k]

Mine says:

Band 255: Unknown.

That doesn't sound good.... But everything is working so go figure...

This radio version can repair the bad signal for my HtC Diamond ?

Maybe. You'll have to try to find out. It won't erase your settings (as long as you already have HardSPL 1.4) so just go for it.

[hadi.ajmi]

Hi everyone ,

v1.00.25.06 is newer, but sometimes that doesn't mean its better.

hey thanks for replay :)

I guess Radio v1.00.25.11. ;)

waw where is this redio :rolleyes:
Thanks for sharing :)

Regards
Hadi Alajmi

[lude219]

If you go to phone dial, you can write *#*#364#*#* and you will access to a panel with some info from your radio. On my phone is written that I'm using the 850MHz band.

i got an "your number cannot be dialed" operator.:( Can you clarify the steps of where to go to access it? thanks.

[lestath7]

Any notice about better gps reception with this 05 radio rom ???

[rainywindy]

but my radio version said 0.93.25.NS16, I'm in HK, should I update the radio version to v1.00.25.05? thx

[evilgabbie]

just another confirmation that 850mhz works on the "good" radio

3g nope.. but 850mhz gsm

[jkb770]

The Field Test Monitor shows even more that the Diamond ist really deaf on 2100MHz 3G :mad:

Diamond: -106dBm
Finnish Phone: -88dBm

[mgear356]

One question

if i am using unsigned dev of hardspl, once i upgrade the radio rom = auto hard reset?

i just did mine and it hard reset on me..

so if i am using the signed hardspl, it would not hard reset?

[MrDerrickC]

Just flashed the 05 onto my diamond. I'm on the "Three" network in Melbourne (Australia). Had some issues today trying to send sms' and reception didn't seem to look as good as the 03. Will use it for a week to see if it pans out.

[tom_codon]

One question

if i am using unsigned dev of hardspl, once i upgrade the radio rom = auto hard reset?

i just did mine and it hard reset on me..

so if i am using the signed hardspl, it would not hard reset?

It's not make hard-reset device.Just change radio version :)

[ZerO908]

stupid question~ Do i need to change to a certain rom to use this radios rom? btw i m Hong Kong Version using would it work. THX

[outkasted]

i have the 2G handset with the radio version as 1.00.25.03....
i was wondering if i coulf flash the 25.05 version

[ceevee369]

Hi Tom,

I used the 25.05 for a day now on DPT V2 following the teasing message in first post.

I do observe extreme slow Opera page loading and even slower Youtube connecting- downloading. I am talking about 30-90 seconds, which was not the case with V1 on 25.06.
will load 25.06 agiain

[MrDerrickC]

Mine says:

Band 255: Unknown.

That doesn't sound good.... But everything is working so go figure...


I got the same, and I assume we're the same carriers? Three in Melbourne?

[gadgetvillage]

I have tried the ver .05 yesterday and it definitely improved from ver .03. I am using 3UK on Diamond and it holds better on 3g network than it was on ver .03!

I am now trying the .06 and it seems connecting to HSDPA is even faster, I am going to test it out for a day and see how strong it will hold the 3G signal on the .06 version! Its all good!

Thanks Tom for the Radio Rom!


does anybody know how to get the ver.11 radio rom??? does it actually existed?

[asksaravana]

Can Indian Diamonds install 25.5 version ?

[daren1]

So...apparently 850mhz is now working on the Diamond for voice (in Toronto, on Rogers). This in itself is a small miracle. Would it be foolish to expect to be able to connect to 3G on 850mhz as well?

Is the type of data connection used (GPRS vs EDGE vs 3G) based on a special configuration setting in WM or does it just connect to 3G on its own?

DT

[bongowireless]

I am in Toronto (Rogers - 850/1900 mhz) and just upgraded to the 1.00.25.05 Radio. In my house, I now get 4 full bars of EDGE ('E' in the taskbar), whereas with the previous radio, I would only get GPRS ('G' in the taskbar). I cannot tell if there is an improvement in data speed though.

Is there any way to determine which frequency the phone is using (850 vs 1900)

DT

Hi, thanks, but I did try changing the settings on the 'Band' tab.:)

The issue I have is that in Canada, both 850mhz and 1900mhz are available for GSM. I've had my Diamond for a month now, and I have been connecting through the 1900 mhz freq with only GPRS and EDGE. I say 1900mhz because we all know that 850mhz is not supported by the phone, and the only other GSM freq in Canada is 1900mhz...so it MUST be connecting via 1900mhz.

Well, immediately after upgrading the radio ROM, my data connection jumped from intermittent GPRS to full EDGE...so either the sensitivity has increased, or it is using 850mhz (or something else?)

Anyhow...I was hoping that I could find a way to enter 'engineering mode' or something similar so I could see which frequency is actually being used (between 850 and 1900). So far, I have not been able to find out how to do this with the Diamond.

DT

just another confirmation that 850mhz works on the "good" radio

3g nope.. but 850mhz gsm

After installing Radio v1.00.25.05 from tom_codon post and testing with our Rohde & Schwarz CMU200 communication tester and with a shielding box we were able to confirm without a doubt that this particular ROM is 100% quad band and agree with evilgabbie's post. Test quality was excellent all all bands and could receive calls on all four frequencies. We noticed that it performed properly on auto on all frequencies and additionally forcing it to 850/1900MHz turned off 900/1800MHz and vise versa.

As everyone has expected the 850/1900 3G is not activated in this ROM as of yet but I'm sure that will change after more ROM's are released or cooked. So it just goes to show you that there is a GSM quadband chipset on board as most of us expected. Motorola has used quadband chipsets for years in almost all their mobile devices and controlled it by firmware and looks like HTC does the same. Likely all done because of market sharing and what carrier has the deepest pockets.

I will test other ROM versions to see if they are quad as well.

Big thanks to tom_codon. I think anyone using it should consider a donation as this is a great find. I know I will for sure.

[jomo25]

Well, Telstra in Australia is set to sell the Diamond in the next couple of weeks. Telstra runs their 3G network on 850. I wonder if the Radio ROM on it will be usable for all existing Diamonds to enable 3G 850?

[sumitescp]

New radio downloaded.
Testing now. will post results in a bit.

EDIT= Battery is lower than 50 percent so will test after it is charged...

[Giovy]

hi, radio v1.00.25.05 is also recommended for original ROM?
I have RUU_Diamond_HTC_ITA_1.37.408.3_Radio_Signed_Diamon d_52.26a.25.09_1.00.25.03_Ship (ITALY)
thank you :)

[juiceppc]

Well, Telstra in Australia is set to sell the Diamond in the next couple of weeks. Telstra runs their 3G network on 850. I wonder if the Radio ROM on it will be usable for all existing Diamonds to enable 3G 850?

That would be sweet. And I think HTC knows it's going to happen but Sprint/CDMA can't do anything about it.

[dalamario]

So far I tested the radio 03, 05, 06 and 11 and found that 03, 11 are 3 band (900, 1800, 1900MHz) and 05, 06 are quad band.

[smaberg]

im linging in sweden and want to find out with rom version supports 3G and HSDPA and HSUPA in this long country im with .03 and the reception SUX.:eek:

[holyfox]

is there anyone can tell me which is the best radio????

[tabarda]

is there anyone can tell me which is the best radio????

Do not you see what the tone has written the first post?
Dasss

[banesi]

After installing Radio v1.00.25.05 from tom_codon post and testing with our Rohde & Swartz CMU200 communication tester and with a shielding box we were able to confirm without a doubt that this particular ROM is 100% quad band and agree with evilgabbie's post. Test quality was excellent ...

Great! Just great, please continue with new radios if you have time and will, this scientific tests are invaluable.

[ljpfneves]

I am going in 3 weeks to the USA and wolud like ti install radio 05. I have tried with no success, since I have a HardSPL ROM. What are my options?

[SurfHost]

Radio v1.00.25.05 doubled my battery life in the Netherlands, Zwolle.

At this time using it in combination with RUU_Diamond_HTC_WWE-ME_1.37.456.2_Radio_Signed_Diamond_52.26a.25.09_1. 00.25.03_Ship

[lude219]

Hi, can anyone clarify as to how to get to the mode where you can check your band?

[jomo25]

Hi, can anyone clarify as to how to get to the mode where you can check your band?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2409894&postcount=97

[Huey85]

So far I tested the radio 03, 05, 06 and 11 and found that 03, 11 are 3 band (900, 1800, 1900MHz) and 05, 06 are quad band.

I wonder why 11 is only tri-band. I just started downloading it too! gahhh

[lenaddison]

I have just trid to upgrade my radio rom to 05 and every time I try I get error 262 : update error. The ROM update uitility had encountered communication errors during the upgrade process.

Any Ideas as to why this is happening?

[MrDerrickC]

Just curious, I thought the antenna for 850 was needed for it to work? Even if the ROM supported 850.... please correct me someone. :confused:

[bongowireless]

Just curious, I thought the antenna for 850 was needed for it to work? Even if the ROM supported 850.... please correct me someone. :confused:

The Diamond was built for quad-band functionality. Here's my take on why they make two different tri-band devices.

It starts with the carriers. Everyone knows that at&t will be carrying the Diamond and of course it will have 850/1800/1900MHz. Since HTC will release the device first in Europe/Asia at&t asks/pays HTC to launch the Diamond tri-band 900/1800/1900MHz in Europe/Asia so that it will discourage exporting to North America. Because North American's want optimal performance they will likely put off purchasing the 900/1800/1900MHz version and wait for at&t to launch the 850 version hence more sales for at&t. And of course HTC will comply because they LOVE big company's like at&t purchasing a crapload of their devices.

So there's no point to make two different chipsets, much easier for HTC to control by firmware but then again a lot easier to turn it into a quad-band phone as well. Unlike Sony Ericsson and Nokia, they control their band selection with hardware making it much more if not near impossible to convert. That's why it's so much fun here!! LOL.

Anyway, just my two cents. Let me know your thoughts, agreement or disagreements, I'm open, although I am going off topic of the thread, sorry about that.

[timn2087]

So now it works with 850? but not optimally? is that what you are saying? (forgive my ignorance)

[pizzachips]

i agree with you...and yes this is going a bit off topic

i bought this with full hopes it was like my E6 and that it can be firmware hacked for quadband
this is an amazing dream come true

THANK YOU TO TOM AND EVERYBODY THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THIS

[Bolus]

If triband 3G support is achieved, things will get pretty interesting! :D

[Jaeden09]

The Diamond was built for quad-band functionality. Here's my take on why they make two different tri-band devices.

It starts with the carriers. Everyone knows that at&t will be carrying the Diamond and of course it will have 850/1800/1900MHz. Since HTC will release the device first in Europe/Asia at&t asks/pays HTC to launch the Diamond tri-band 900/1800/1900MHz in Europe/Asia so that it will discourage exporting to North America. Because North American's want optimal performance they will likely put off purchasing the 900/1800/1900MHz version and wait for at&t to launch the 850 version hence more sales for at&t. And of course HTC will comply because they LOVE big company's like at&t purchasing a crapload of their devices.

So there's no point to make two different chipsets, much easier for HTC to control by firmware but then again a lot easier to turn it into a quad-band phone as well. Unlike Sony Ericsson and Nokia, they control their band selection with hardware making it much more if not near impossible to convert. That's why it's so much fun here!! LOL.

Anyway, just my two cents. Let me know your thoughts, agreement or disagreements, I'm open, although I am going off topic of the thread, sorry about that.

Doesn't US AT&T Run on 900, and US TMO run on 850 though? (Haven't looked into this in a year and a half when I bought my last phone.)

Is there anyway to see what signals I get in my area online?

[pizzachips]

If triband 3G support is achieved, things will get pretty interesting! :D

dont get too greedy xD
its dual band umts so far right?
thats already fine isn't it =) ?

[oufledingue]

any feedback on the .11 concerning battery life
is it improving something ?

[Kassad]

I tried the .05, .06 and .03 ROM's yesterday and I found that the .05 ROM gave a huge deviation in GPS results. The .06 ROM didn't give a fix, even after 5 minutes. So I went back to the .03 ROM in which GPS works perfectly. How are your results?

[mondilv]

Hm, interesting.
Tried Google maps few minutes ago (Diamond project .06, flashed at the night):
-found satellites MUCH faster, then .03
-pointing result - about 3-5 meters; is it enough?

[christonge]

After nearly 12hrs with the .11 it appears that it the reception is similar to the .03 .05 .06 here in Spain but the GPS appears to fix very quickly. So far the battery seems similar to the rest.... time will tell.
What´s the general feeling in Europe with the new bunch of Radios? (because I´m sure quality and results are region dependent....)

[Shikra]

I just upgraded my 2G Touch Diamond to Radio v1.00.25.05 from original Radio v1.00.25.03. Works fine without any trouble, I have to see wether there are any benifits or not.

[psychotik]

I just upgraded to 1.00.25.11 and it seems like i got slightly better 3g reception.
I have the following Bands to select in the phone app:
UMTS(900+2100)+GSM(900+1800)
UMTS(850+1900)+GSM(850+900)
UMTS(800+2100)
UMTS(850+2100)+GSM(900+1800)
UMTS(850)+GSM(900+1800)
UMTS(1700)
I think this is more choice than i had with radio 1.00.25.5
Before i always got 2-3 bars G now i can get at the same positiotion 1-2 H.
However it seems to be impossible to get a GPS fix now (but that might be due to bad weather at the moment)...

I will test a bit more later..

[oldhouse]

I just upgraded to 1.00.25.11 and it seems like i got slightly better 3g reception.
I have the following Bands to select in the phone app:
UMTS(900+2100)+GSM(900+1800)
UMTS(850+1900)+GSM(850+900)
UMTS(800+2100)
UMTS(850+2100)+GSM(900+1800)
UMTS(850)+GSM(900+1800)
UMTS(1700)
I think this is more choice than i had with radio 1.00.25.5
Before i always got 2-3 bars G now i can get at the same positiotion 1-2 H.
However it seems to be impossible to get a GPS fix now (but that might be due to bad weather at the moment)...

I will test a bit more later..

So is .11 quad band too?

[psychotik]

Radio 1.00.25.06 seems to me pretty much the same as 1.00.25.11, however i managed to get a GPS fix within a minute.
Still think it has slightly better reception than 1.00.25.5...

[oddball1]

I just upgraded to 1.00.25.11 and it seems like i got slightly better 3g reception.
I have the following Bands to select in the phone app:
UMTS(900+2100)+GSM(900+1800)
UMTS(850+1900)+GSM(850+900)
UMTS(800+2100)
UMTS(850+2100)+GSM(900+1800)
UMTS(850)+GSM(900+1800)
UMTS(1700)
I think this is more choice than i had with radio 1.00.25.5
Before i always got 2-3 bars G now i can get at the same positiotion 1-2 H.
However it seems to be impossible to get a GPS fix now (but that might be due to bad weather at the moment)...

I will test a bit more later..

What do you use to see which band UMTS you are using?

[psychotik]

What do you use to see which band UMTS you are using?

I just have a look in in the phone settings under the "band" tab.
I have to double check, but i'm fairly sure that the list is bigger now than with original radio 1.00.25.3 and maybe 1.00.25.5.

However that might be totally wrong to check :-P
Please correct me if i'm wrong!

[banesi]

well, no, that's not correct way to check it because there are those options in .03 radio also, it's generic, correct way will be to actualy set given freq. and test it to see if it's working, try to use fieldtest also or ask operator on what frequency it operates in your place...

[psychotik]

Ok, in that case please ignore what i wrote about different bands before :p

However the reception strength should be ok.
I played with the FieldTest before, but i'm not sure what numbers are actually meaningful...
Where would i want to look for the 3G signal strength?

Btw:
How do i get my location in the top right corner of a post?
I can't find the setting in the UserCP :confused:

[Fabliv]

Btw:
How do i get my location in the top right corner of a post?
I can't find the setting in the UserCP :confused:

Here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/profile.php?do=editprofile) :)

You can use also the FAQ (http://forum.xda-developers.com/faq.php) page.

[dalamario]

So is .11 quad band too?

No is not. I tested the .11 on VIVO Brazil that use GSM 850MHz and this radio is not working, like .03. On GSM 850MHz are working so far only .05 and .06. I cannot speak about 3G as my carrier is only GPRS/EDGE.

[psychotik]

Here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/profile.php?do=editprofile) :)

You can use also the FAQ (http://forum.xda-developers.com/faq.php) page.

Thanks! your link works.
I found that the navbar in UserCP doesn't show the option for me, but if i follow your link an empty bar gets highlighted...:confused:

[ndCChris]

can anybody help with the error unkown device id?

[rockas]

hi,

i've the 25.05 ROM , but i barely can ear other side during a call?

any have this problem? any ideas?

Thanks

[namiran]

Hey,
I have radio version .03 and wanted to install .05 since it is the recomended version, but i have a question. Does updating radio wipe the phone?
Thanx

[Yzord]

I flashed .05 but it has no positive influence on my reception :( reception is still bad. Fix GPS is ok!

[oddball1]

Hey,
I have radio version .03 and wanted to install .05 since it is the recomended version, but i have a question. Does updating radio wipe the phone?
Thanx

No, it does not. It will only update your radio!!!

[lude219]

I flashed .05 and it works greatt!!! With .03, i got 0 bar at work!! but now with .05 i got two bars!!!

I have a question though, when i do *#*#364#*#* i see a band 3:850. If I'm using the 850mhz band, why can't I get 3G in my area? (AT&T in southern california uses 850mhz band for 3G)

I did turn 3G on under comm manager but no help! All I got was EDGE :(

[jomo25]

I flashed .05 and it works greatt!!! With .03, i got 0 bar at work!! but now with .05 i got two bars!!!

I have a question though, when i do *#*#364#*#* i see a band 3:850. If I'm using the 850mhz band, why can't I get 3G in my area? (AT&T in southern california uses 850mhz band for 3G)

I did turn 3G on under comm manager but no help! All I got was EDGE :(

.05 does not enable any additional 3G bands, only makes it quad band voice/GPRS/Edge.

[ndCChris]

how can i install it .11 radio on o2 xda?

[Araldwenn]

how can i install it .11 radio on o2 xda?

Maybe i'm stupid, but, if I understand your question, you want to flash your O2 with a Diamond Radio ?

If the answer is "yes", then you can try to install it with a hammer...

Edit : perhaps o2 released a diamond, but they're not talking about this on their site

[jkb770]

You have to wait for an other .11 Radio ROM.
o2 xda Diamonds seem to have other Model ID´s
Flashing this available .11 Radio will stop at 5% with a Model ID error

[xstream]

isn't that was hard-spl is for or have i misunderstood this?

i have a german o2 xda diamond and i want to flash ...25.05 is that possible or not?

[ndCChris]

can nobody fix it? that everyone can flash .11 radio?

[jkb770]

Not yet I guess....

I tried everything....
I guess you also get an Wrong MODEL ID Error...

Custom RUU
Unsigned Olinex 1.40


.11 wont work on my o2 Diamond also.....

[ndCChris]

damn. .11 radio would be nice

[xstream]

hmm i don't get that, first post sounds like .05 is the best?!

or does higher number mean higher version mean better?

[jkb770]

I finally managed to get .11 installed on my o2 xda Diamond...

I installed the HardSPL 1.34 and flashed the .11 Radio....


As Arnold would say: Jeahh it verks!!! :D

[Metal_Invader]

When I flash Radio v1.02.25.11 - after that my Diamond hangs in GPS program (IGO8 and Google Maps). Rom - bepe's bElite 0.93... With radio 1.00.25.05 - all works fine

[davsug]

If you go to your phone, press menu > options > Band > there you can set it.


Maybe it is an idea to add the exact procedure to this OP. As it was my first time only updating a Radio, I was a bit unsure as the RUU asked me if I wanted to update the 1.37.xxx.xxx ROM to 1.00.25.05. This seems odd, but is nothing to worry about :)

Steps that could be copied in the opening post:

- Download and extract the RUU (Rom Updater Utility) in a empty folder on your pc
- Download and extrat the radio file (.nbh) in the same directory as the RUU
- Start the RUU and follow procedure

Note: The program shows your current ROM version (e.g. 1.37.405.03) and asks if you would like to update it to version 1.00.25.05. This last version number is only of the Radio and does not mean that your 1.37 ROM wil be deleted. The radio update proces can thus be done without a hard reset.

I have my Diamond with the stock ROM 1.37.405.1 WWE, and in the Radio settings, I've always been able to select GSM 850 & 1900 band. does that mean I have 850 support out of the box?

[lostsoul]

Are there any people from Holland who experimented with all versions?

If so, wich has the best 3G/HSPDA reception ?

[jkb770]

Not from Holland.... but anyway

In my opinion (I also compared the Field Test Values)
the 3G Reception with the .11 Radio is slightly better...

Had no fallback to GPRS since flashing .11....
Often happened with .5 /.6

[s1rl4ncel0t]

When I flash Radio v1.02.25.11 - after that my Diamond hangs in GPS program (IGO8 and Google Maps). Rom - bepe's bElite 0.93... With radio 1.00.25.05 - all works fine

in my case, it hangs the complete phone...

It becomes very sluggish...and after some minutes of use, it eventually freezes...

This makes me wonder: if all devices are made equally, why some many differences on the behaviour of each one...?

Look at GPS for example: 50% of the users say it works correctly, while other 50% says it's not (unfortunaltely, I belong to the second "50%" group).

Since GPS is independant from SIM cards and so on, why do some devices have lag and bad precision, and others don't?



HastaSSSS

[neilson]

.05 does not enable any additional 3G bands, only makes it quad band voice/GPRS/Edge.
Is there any possibility that additional 3G bands can be enabled? Not even asking for HSPA, but just basic UMTS.

[dalamario]

I have my Diamond with the stock ROM 1.37.405.1 WWE, and in the Radio settings, I've always been able to select GSM 850 & 1900 band. does that mean I have 850 support out of the box?

No, for my experience with a 850MHz GSM carrier, the .03 and .11 radios also if displaying 850MHz on the band menu, the phone was not picking up any signal. With .05 and .06 radios, the phone have strong signal without any issue.

[mixmaven]

Can someone fix the first post and specify bands and 3G once this gets sorted out?

I went to .5 on olinex unsigned, seems to be working well but can't test until on my way home where I drop calls on the diamond but not on the cruise.

-mix

[lostsoul]

Not from Holland.... but anyway

In my opinion (I also compared the Field Test Values)
the 3G Reception with the .11 Radio is slightly better...

Had no fallback to GPRS since flashing .11....
Often happened with .5 /.6

Thanks. I've tested all roms and .11 seems to give the best reception indeed.
Also no problems with GPS
Now I hope the battery won't drain in 4 hours ;)


Hmmm, the Diamond just froze up, guess I go back to .05

[Skumleren^]

Installed the .05 last night. I don't think, it improves the signal in Denmark.
Got no extended battery time at all, it just ran out :mad:

;)

[Svesel]

I finally managed to get .11 installed on my o2 xda Diamond...

I installed the HardSPL 1.34 and flashed the .11 Radio....


As Arnold would say: Jeahh it verks!!! :D

Sounds really good... Whats the different to the .05 Radio Rom ?
Much improvement ? Battery Life ? Hopefully so good as with .05 :o
Did you testet and compare this to roms ?

Have at the moment Bepe's Rom 0.54 with the .05 Radio installed...

The upgrade from .03 to .05 seems to improve some GSM issues while speakings, means no stucks/lags anymore. But dont see any improvements with the 3G receptions at the moment.

[17-apg]

I have just bought a new Diamond in Ireland and would like to have the US 850 band working. Is the 25.05 the best to use for me?

[athanaso77]

I have just bought a new Diamond in Ireland and would like to have the US 850 band working. Is the 25.05 the best to use for me?

Yes... :rolleyes:

[free_tiger]

Hello,

I flashed my Diamond with "1.34.831.1 WWE" ROM (radio v0.93.25.NS16). And I have some questions:
- is that the newest English ROM,
- is better to change the radio with 1.00.25.05 (using the Custom RUU),
- is normal to have just two bars on gsm antenna indicator (my Nokia have 5)

Thanks

[205_lacoste]

Hello,

I flashed my Diamond with "1.34.831.1 WWE" ROM (radio v0.93.25.NS16). And I have some questions:
- is that the newest English ROM,


OMG... you didn't even look, did you? No, it is (almost) the oldest ROM available.

- is better to change the radio with 1.00.25.05 (using the Custom RUU),

If it says "Highly recommended" behind the .05 in the first post... what do you think?


- is normal to have just two bars on gsm antenna indicator (my Nokia have 5)


Using google, or a search on this page would have shown that the reception on a diamond is/seems very low as it usually shows only 2 or 3 bars.

Thanks

Thank you. This helpdesk service will only set you back € 5,00, to be contributed to XDA @ http://forum.xda-developers.com/donations.php

[clemo71]

Hi All,

Maybe someone can help me. I just put the elite3.0 rom on my diamond (by the way - fast isn't the word - wow!!), but I've then tried to update the radio & it said it could get a connection to my diamond. I then tried to install one of the hard spl's at the top of the thread but that wouldn't install either. Am I doing something wrong?? Thanks

[205_lacoste]

Hi All,

Maybe someone can help me. I just put the elite3.0 rom on my diamond (by the way - fast isn't the word - wow!!), but I've then tried to update the radio & it said it could get a connection to my diamond. I then tried to install one of the hard spl's at the top of the thread but that wouldn't install either. Am I doing something wrong?? Thanks

If you were able to install the elite 3.0 ROM, you already have the hard SPL. So no need to use the hard spl at the top of the page again.

Just download the RUU and put it in the same folder as the radio file you want to use (.nbh file). Then sync your phone and double click the RUU icon. It will automatically take the radio file that you've put in the same folder. Makes sure only the RUU and radio (2 files in total) are in the folder.

[wardy]

Some findings on the .11 radio.

I am using .93 (Stock)firmware and with this radio I have call hangs and system locks. Reverted back to .05 radio now .

I can only think that it doesn't like this flavour of ROM not sure how it performs on the other ROMs

[christonge]

Gone back to .05 from .11 because also suffered a quite a few lock ups with the .11 radio. Lets hope we get a new radio in the near future which seriously improve the battery preformance :o

[Entrak]

The .11 release caused hangups for me too.

It also caused Audioplayer_eng.exe to lock up and not respond to commands play, next, previous or play new song from list. Everything else worked just fine.

Disabling it by selecting flightmode on made the phone stable again.

So far, the .5 version is the most stable for me.

(Though, I'm still a bit annoyed by the time it takes to locate any satelites at all.. Up to 5 minutes. ><;)

[GPSSlovakia]

Yes, .05 is so far the best radio for Diamond.

[Alfatag]

Hi all!

First, congratulations on the radio job! Now all carriers in Brazil are working, but no 3G.

Im using TLR 3 ROM with radio .05 already cooked on it, getting full EDGE signal, excellent voice quality, SMS working, but I cant browse internet at all.

At first glance the data transfer animation looks like as if transfering something, but after some seconds it displays the message "Cannot conect for an unknown reason...".

Ive double checked all connection settings and everything is correct. I live in Brazil, and the network is Claro, anyone have any clue about this problem?

Just tried the .06 ROM, but the problem persists...

Thanks in advance!

[xstream]

i've just installed .05 on my german o2 xda diamond which came with .03. i can't tell that there is a huge difference but so far everything works fine (incl. gps).

[palmbluetooth]

WOW!!!
Just installed this radio and my bars went from one to full, just unbelivable.
Thanks Tom for this posting, keep it up....

[s1rl4ncel0t]

Same lock ups here, with 1.93 ROMS and .11 radio...no matter which...cooked or official...


Has anyone tried this radio with previous roms?




HastaSSSS

[clemo71]

If you were able to install the elite 3.0 ROM, you already have the hard SPL. So no need to use the hard spl at the top of the page again.

Just download the RUU and put it in the same folder as the radio file you want to use (.nbh file). Then sync your phone and double click the RUU icon. It will automatically take the radio file that you've put in the same folder. Makes sure only the RUU and radio (2 files in total) are in the folder.

I've tried that but I get error (260) connection. I'm stumped now!! Any ideas??

[intrancer]

i had problems wiuth my one i hard reset it and it worked

[cptsunshine]

Hi,
I'd like to give some feedback :/
I live in Bavaria, Germany. I use QuickGPS with properly configured regional settings.
Using the stock supplied v1.00.25.03 I get a GPS coldfix within 20 seconds (wohoo!) and 2 bars HSDPA at home
The v1.00.25.05 gives me 3-4 bars, but even after 2 minutes (coldfix) I didn't have a proper GPS signal.

Verdict (biased, see my location) if you care about signal strength: get 0.5
if you care about GPS fix time: get 0.3

I'm staying with 0.3

[GT-[R]]

so i installed .06, the recommended one... bars dropped when i made a call, went back up after call... so how do u tell if your on 850 or not? i guess i wont know until im in an elevator or underground area to test it out i guess

[hadi.ajmi]

Hi tom and everyone :)

how are you today ? I hope you fine :)

I'd like to ask your help man :)

How can I cook the radio with my own rom ?

I hope you understand me :)

Regards
Hadi Alajmi

[chink]

After doing the hard spl, whats the next step?

[vt4075]

In customRUU said that I'll lose all information if I flash?

Does that include radio or just Rom?

[intrancer]

im sure its only radio... thats whats to mine


In customRUU said that I'll lose all information if I flash?

Does that include radio or just Rom?

[intrancer]

After doing the hard spl, whats the next step?

open the radio version you want on your pc and run the .exe in that folder, this will run the updater

[AntiProxy]

i flashed 25.05 hoping it'll improve the battery life a bit.. and While everything else seems okay.. i'm no longer able to sent text messages!
i checked everything and hard reset the diamond.

"Your text message cannot be sent. Be certain that your service center address is correct in Settings and then try sending the message again"

[AntiProxy]

Well i tried .5, .6 and .11
they all flash and work just fine.. i can make and receive calls.. 3G and HSDPA connection is fine, GPS is fine.. i just can't send Text messages!

i flashed .3 back and text messaging is working again :S

am i alone in here?

p.s: i'm on HSPL 1.24

[Svesel]

Tried all Radio Roms except the .11 one...
For me it seems, that the 05 makes it.

Dont have any problems with text messages on all roms so far.
Only the receptions differs from rom to rom. GPS fix on all roms too.

I use Developer HSPL 1.4...

[free_tiger]

OMG... you didn't even look, did you? No, it is (almost) the oldest ROM available.



If it says "Highly recommended" behind the .05 in the first post... what do you think?



Using google, or a search on this page would have shown that the reception on a diamond is/seems very low as it usually shows only 2 or 3 bars.



Thank you. This helpdesk service will only set you back € 5,00, to be contributed to XDA @ http://forum.xda-developers.com/donations.php


Has it ever occurred to you that instead of being so rude you could actually help people by answering their questions? May be you’re some kind of know-il-all genius (which I doubt strongly) but if all of us were like you, this forum wouldn’t exist.

Anyway, I did search in Google before posting my questions. And I couldn’t find the answers. There are many people publishing their own ROM versions and it’s confusing (which is the best, newest, bug free, ..) . How am I supposed to know which one is better?

Instead of being rude you could have told me which version is the newest. Look around the forum, there are a lot of people asking the same question.

OMG, does anyone actually pay you? I definitely wouldn’t. I don’t pay for being insulted, that’s usually free.

[SecureGSM]

@AntiProxy

SMS issue is reported on handsets running .05 radio on Three Network 3G (Melbourne, Australia).

Optus Australia and Vodafone Australia SMS sent/received successfully in 2G and 3G mode.

[TML1504]

i returned from the .11 to the .05, because the .11 was
not stable enough for me. sometime the phone freezed,
especially watching online tv with wlan...

this makes me a bit sadly, thus the "gps lag" was much
better (lesser) for me with the .11

regards,
markus

[dodgebj2]

so if i what i have read is correct then...if i was to buy the diamond and flash with the current update...i will have a quad band 3g diamond. That will run just like say the att tilt...only obviously be a better phone?? And im in the USA.

[chink]

open the radio version you want on your pc and run the .exe in that folder, this will run the updater

Thanks intrancer. I have tried that but no luck. First thing that i did is to add the hard spl 1.24 which comes with RUU. When the screen goes black it will only accept the RUU from the 1.24 and not the diamond custom RUU file i have downloaded. When i try the other diamond custom RUU, it is saying update utility is unable to open file. Could you tell me how to do this from scratch please? Thanks!

[jomo25]

so if i what i have read is correct then...if i was to buy the diamond and flash with the current update...i will have a quad band 3g diamond. That will run just like say the att tilt...only obviously be a better phone?? And im in the USA.

Umm, no. You'd be quad band for voice and 2G data. You'd still be dual band for 3G; US 3G bands would still not be supported by this .05 radio ROM. Wait a bit and maybe one with all bands will eventually come to light. But for now, nope.

[dutch64]

I can confirm that sending SMS messages on any radio other than the .03 does not work on t-mobile (NL) network. All other providers no problems but as soon as i put in the t-mobile sim card i will get the 'message not sent' error.
So, if you use sms and on t-mobile NL network then stick to the 03 radio for now i'm afraid...

[dodgebj2]

Umm, no. You'd be quad band for voice and 2G data. You'd still be dual band for 3G; US 3G bands would still not be supported by this .05 radio ROM. Wait a bit and maybe one with all bands will eventually come to light. But for now, nope.

Thanks for the reply.

I guess ill be here waiting for an update. I want this phone but need 3g data!! USA always get everything the slowest....

[intrancer]

Thanks intrancer. I have tried that but no luck. First thing that i did is to add the hard spl 1.24 which comes with RUU. When the screen goes black it will only accept the RUU from the 1.24 and not the diamond custom RUU file i have downloaded. When i try the other diamond custom RUU, it is saying update utility is unable to open file. Could you tell me how to do this from scratch please? Thanks!

this is what i did:

1. hard rest my phone ( i was having problms with the hard spl)
2 down loaded the hard 1.24 spl. in this root folder run .bat file followed instructions on screen.
2a went to the 1.24 folder and run the .exe file (hard spl installed)
3 downloaded radio version i wanted, opened folder and run .exe file and thats it

[Pietje_1985]

Goodevening...

I have a question...I used the procedure to update my radio at the first post of this thread, but I notified something weird...

Currently i'm using Radio 1.00.25.03 and I want .05 to use..Every time i'm starting the Diamond RUU and it's verifying my current radio, it's displaying a different type than installed...its showing me the version of the ROM, and NOT from the radio....

does anybody know if this is normal, and am I still able to update my radio??

I hope u understand what I mean and any help would be appreciated:D;)

Thanks in advance

Jeroen

[intrancer]

this is ok same here but it only flashed the radio


Goodevening...

I have a question...I used the procedure to update my radio at the first post of this thread, but I notified something weird...

Currently i'm using Radio 1.00.25.03 and I want .05 to use..Every time i'm starting the Diamond RUU and it's verifying my current radio, it's displaying a different type than installed...its showing me the version of the ROM, and NOT from the radio....

does anybody know if this is normal, and am I still able to update my radio??

I hope u understand what I mean and any help would be appreciated:D;)

Thanks in advance

Jeroen

[daraj]

Umm, no. You'd be quad band for voice and 2G data. You'd still be dual band for 3G; US 3G bands would still not be supported by this .05 radio ROM. Wait a bit and maybe one with all bands will eventually come to light. But for now, nope.

I also live in the US. My question is that whether the new version coming out for US(Quadband) is any different as far as hardware then the ones you guys have. If the answer is no then i can go ahead and buy the tri band phone( no need to wait) and just update the Radio to enable Quad band. I know its only for voice now but im sure the big guys will solve that minor bug:D

can you clarify please?

[Ronnymes]

I can confirm that sending SMS messages on any radio other than the .03 does not work on t-mobile (NL) network. All other providers no problems but as soon as i put in the t-mobile sim card i will get the 'message not sent' error.
So, if you use sms and on t-mobile NL network then stick to the 03 radio for now i'm afraid...

No problems here, using the 05 with bElite v0.94

[gemininer]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=396073
Use CustomRuuDiamond here :)

It's giving me a message to check my update utility. how do i do that? Thanks.

[Pietje_1985]

Thanks for this fast reply!:D I will update my radio then:D:D:D

this is ok same here but it only flashed the radio

[mikkelnl]

I can confirm that sending SMS messages on any radio other than the .03 does not work on t-mobile (NL) network. All other providers no problems but as soon as i put in the t-mobile sim card i will get the 'message not sent' error.
So, if you use sms and on t-mobile NL network then stick to the 03 radio for now i'm afraid...
No problems here... Running .05 on TLRv3 and T-Mobile NL network.

[dutch64]

No problems here, using the 05 with bElite v0.94

Weird, have tried it with two different roms (dutty/toms's v2 and swiftBL rom) both refused to send out sms on t-mobile network except when using radio version 03. Too bad because i love the 0.5 radio. Other providers i use like vodafone and kpn/hi dont give any problems.
Might it be that my t-mobile simcard is very old (Still showing the BEN logo on it) or should it make no difference?

Can it maybe also matter where you are, to which area you are connected? Anyhow, one diamond is using the 03 radio now (my wife's lol), the vodafone one is on .05. I still have a kaiser but will sell that one...

[chink]

this is what i did:

1. hard rest my phone ( i was having problms with the hard spl)
2 down loaded the hard 1.24 spl. in this root folder run .bat file followed instructions on screen.
2a went to the 1.24 folder and run the .exe file (hard spl installed)
3 downloaded radio version i wanted, opened folder and run .exe file and thats it

Thanks again. Ok, i finally got it. But i noticed it changed the ram size from 192 to 128. Is that a bad thing? Did i lose something to gain something?

[oscahie]

Hi there,

I'm new around here (bought my Diamond 2 days ago) and have just flashed the TLR 3 ROM with radio .05. Everything was going good until I tried the GPS... I started Tomtom 7 and it wasn't detecting any signal from sats, so I changed the config to "other NMEA GPS" and for a moment it worked and got a fix but after that I can no longer get a fix now, it does not even get the time, no matter if I select internal GPS or NMEA GPS. I've also tried with BeeLine GPS and nothing...

I'm reflashing to original stock ROM (radio .03) as I write this and will see what happens...

EDIT: reflashed to stock 1.37.412.2 ESN with radio .03 and GPS went back to life, getting the first fix in less than 1 min. Then I flashed the .05 radio on top of this ROM and the GPS is still working fine. Is it right to assume that it's an issue with the TLR v3 ROM or just that something went wrong during the installation/setup?

[HTCDiamond22]

'05 or '06 which is better?

[AgentSmith]

Hi there,
Is it right to assume that it's an issue with the TLR v3 ROM or just that something went wrong during the installation/setup?
No problems with gps and TLRv3 here. Very quick cold fix. I'd flash again if I were you.

@HTCDiamond22: That question has been answered quite a lot already. Please read. :)

[jomo25]

I also live in the US. My question is that whether the new version coming out for US(Quadband) is any different as far as hardware then the ones you guys have. If the answer is no then i can go ahead and buy the tri band phone( no need to wait) and just update the Radio to enable Quad band. I know its only for voice now but im sure the big guys will solve that minor bug:D

can you clarify please?
No one knows for certain, but most likley it wil be same exact hardware. Thus far, it is looking like the only differences are firmware and radio ROMs. But until that is confirmed, its just a strong hypothesis.

We'll know more when the Telstra Diamond is released in Australia. It will support 850 3G (same as used by AT&T here in the US). If that radio can be lifted and enable 850 3G for all other Diamonds, then we'll know much much more.

[Blazeitup123]

No one knows for certain, but most likley it wil be same exact hardware. Thus far, it is looking like the only differences are firmware and radio ROMs. But until that is confirmed, its just a strong hypothesis.

We'll know more when the Telstra Diamond is released in Australia. It will support 850 3G (same as used by AT&T here in the US). If that radio can be lifted and enable 850 3G for all other Diamonds, then we'll know much much more.
Is there a release date yet?

[HTCDiamond22]

so which is better? '05 or '06

will there be future ROMs ?

[liamhere]

so which is better? '05 or '06

will there be future ROMs ?

some people find one ok and others the other one

only way to find whats best for you is to try them both


ps...if you keep asking the same question....you will keep getting the same answer :rolleyes:

[HTCDiamond22]

some people find one ok and others the other one

only way to find whats best for you is to try them both


ps...if you keep asking the same question....you will keep getting the same answer :rolleyes:

thanks, didn't get an answer first time round.

just had to ask as the first post says that '05 is improved bat and wireless, but '06 is obviously later, and wondering if that could be slower as it is not said to be faster,

[franck2218]

Hello,

i use Radio v1.00.25.05 my battery is not longer powerful....i lost 10% in 5 minutes when i'm at 100%.

[Jedras]

Is it safe to upgrade Radio Rom on branded MDA C IV?

[diamondino]

hi!
can u please tell me what i'm gonna lose upgrading the radio?
i read the hard reset is required at the end of the process...
what data will i delete?
thanx... i'm a newbie

[Ronnymes]

I found a bug in the 05, i cant see how many satellite's its using in TomTom 7...
Just flashed 03, and no problems

[Cim6]

05 works great for me in Argentina.
I use Garmin XT and show me the correct number of satelites.


PD: Sorry for my poor english

[zitoun]

hi!
i've made what is written on the first post but it's impossible to launch the ruu, the computer block the operation.
what can i do?
thks a lot !
;)

[ceevee369]

Part of my contribution - hope "search" will guide to this if anyone has similarissues :rolleyes:

Diamond Project + Radio .11 - the latest posted Radio:
Not compliant with eachother as they let freeze Teeter before round 5.
Solution: Flashing back to ROM .06 or .05 solved this.
Could not replicate the error afterwards, so I am sure it is Radio .11 related.

[israrkhan]

Just upgraded to .05 from .03:

E-mail does not work anymore(not capable of connecting, which is strange since internet browsing works). I'm going to downgrade to .03 again and test, and see it it's a rom-problem or a radio-problem.

Update:
Interesting - Does not help to turn off phone, but switching from GSM-mode to 3G, and then back again, resolves the issue. If this is radio-rom related or not I can not clarify....

[Ronnymes]

I found a bug in the 05, i cant see how many satellite's its using in TomTom 7...
Just flashed 03, and no problems

Back to 05 again, and problem solved :confused:

[robincop deel 2]

hi!
can u please tell me what i'm gonna lose upgrading the radio?
i read the hard reset is required at the end of the process...
what data will i delete?
thanx... i'm a newbie

You will loose nothing; a hard reset is NOT required.

Robin

[jomo25]

Is there a release date yet?

No, I dont know what the official release date will be. But it should be "within the next few weeks".

[Yodajr]

You will loose nothing; a hard reset is NOT required.
lol, always the same thing : flashing the radio not required a hard reset, but if you don't have installed the hardSPL yet, you cannot avoid it ;)