[Updated 18/07/2009][MOD]Topaz Radio Rom resources roll-up thread

[tom_codon]

Hi all !

Here is a thread for all Radio version available for Topaz device.

1. Radio version 3.43.25.19 (http://tom.x-files.lv/Topaz/Radio/Tom_Radio_V3.43.25.19.rar)

2. Radio version 3.44.25.27 (http://tom.x-files.lv/Topaz/Radio/Tom_Radio_V3.44.25.27.rar)

3. Radio version v3.45.25.22 From AT&T (http://tom.x-files.lv/Topaz/Radio/Tom_Topaz_Radio_v3.45.25.22_AT&T.rar)

4. Radio version v3.45.25.22 From HTC (http://tom.x-files.lv/Topaz/Radio/Tom_Topaz_Radio_v3.45.25.22_HTC.rar)

5. Radio version v3.46.25.18 From HTC (http://tom.x-files.lv/Topaz/Radio/Tom_Topaz_Radio_v3.46.25.18_HTC.rar)

6. Radio version v 4.47.25.01 (http://tom.x-files.lv/Topaz/Radio/Tom_Topaz_Radio_v4.47.25.01.rar)

7. Radio version v 4.47.25.13 (http://tom.x-files.lv/Topaz/Radio/Tom_Topaz_Radio_v4.47.25.13.rar)( recommend )

* Wiki Radio version for Topaz HERE (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Topaz_Radio_ROM)

If u found any newest version available , just pm to mod of Topaz forum !

Tom !

[its right]

Yes, this is what we need, keep it up :)

[Ddriver]

How it looks when one is 3.43.25.19DE?

Functioning of the new radios anyway?

Edit: No probs, function top with the new radio-rom. :-)

Thanks a lot for this radio.

[placebo78]

Many thx for this. :)

[v1zca1n0]

You are fantastic. Thank you for all

[NLCJ]

Great! Lets try the new radio, I hope it is better... :)

EDIT:
Doesn't seem to have any improvement, still -100dBm...

[roney]

Very good,thanks!

[Kl408]

thanks for the trouble, would like to try but just to make sure:

when I start the customRUU program I get a question if I want to replace the existing ROM with the newer one, which of course I want. But it shows me the version of the main rom while I'm only flashing the new radio. So it asks if I want to replace the 1.39 version with the 3.44 version.

Is this normal and will only my radio be replaced or did something go wrong.....

I'm using the customRUU you posted......

[tom_codon]

thanks for the trouble, would like to try but just to make sure:

when I start the customRUU program I get a question if I want to replace the existing ROM with the newer one, which of course I want. But it shows me the version of the main rom while I'm only flashing the new radio. So it asks if I want to replace the 1.39 version with the 3.44 version.

Is this normal and will only my radio be replaced or did something go wrong.....

I'm using the customRUU you posted......

it just replace your Radio :)

[Kl408]

OOps, back again with one more question:
Do I need to have the hard-spl installed on the phone first because the flashing will not work...?
After a few minutes I get an error and instructions to reset the phone by removing the battery. After that the phone works just fine but ofcourse no new radio!!

[sn0x0r]

I just updated my Radio to 3.44.25.27, but now my Weather won't update anymore, whilst just an hour ago with the previous Radio version it updated perfectly. Could this go wrong because of the newer radio version?

[Ddriver]

I just updated my Radio to 3.44.25.27, but now my Weather won't update anymore, whilst just an hour ago with the previous Radio version it updated perfectly. Could this go wrong because of the newer radio version?

No problem with the actualisation the weather. 8-O

[Ddriver]

OOps, back again with one more question:
Do I need to have the hard-spl installed on the phone first because the flashing will not work...?

Yes, HardSPL is obligation.

[v1zca1n0]

I use to have a Diamond using BBConnect with no problem. Now I change to HTC Diamond 2 and can´t use the program. Blackberry don´t fix (the message is no Pin no Conexion).

I suppouse is something that have to be with the Radio (I am using the version 3.44.25.27) but I really need Blackberry.

Any one can help? Any suggestions will be apreciated...:)

[sn0x0r]

No problem with the actualisation the weather. 8-O

Just rebooted my phone AGAIN, and now it's working. Strange, but problem solved. ;)

[vichet007]

This is great threat. Thanks, Tom.

A minor correction of the title: it should be "Radio" rather than "Radia.. I believe people read it as Radio. Hehe

[tom_codon]

This is great threat. Thanks, Tom.

A minor correction of the title: it should be "Radio" rather than "Radia.. I believe people read it as Radio. Hehe

hahahaha...don't know why that happened :D
Thanks for notice bro :)

[Virtualizer]

thanks for the release. testing now. with the old radio i had a big lag in gps.
can make a big difference as observed on the td1.

[dave1kelsey]

Does anybody know why i am having problems extracting the zip file to a folder?
When i use Windows Vista to extract the zip file the contents is blank, if i use WinRar i get the same problem, any ideas?
Have disabled Symantec AntiVirus.

[axantas]

Does anybody know why i am having problems extracting the zip file to a folder?
When i use Windows Vista to extract the zip file the contents is blank, if i use WinRar i get the same problem, any ideas?
Have disabled Symantec AntiVirus.

No problems here. You should use at least Winrar 2.9 to unpack this.

[zimmicz]

Hi, i am quite a wm newbie, what is going to change when i change the radio? What does it have impact on?

[trinode]

No problems here. You should use at least Winrar 2.9 to unpack this.

Get 7-zip, http://www.7-zip.org/ (it's free)

[Lancelot94]

Thank you.
Just a short question : if I install a new radio will I have to hard reset my phone.
I don't want to get through all the trouble to install every thing again, thank you for the help.

[pauln]

Thank you.
Just a short question : if I install a new radio will I have to hard reset my phone.
I don't want to get through all the trouble to install every thing again, thank you for the help.
NO you don't need to reinstall.
But first you need to HARDSPL if I understand well from here.
1. HARDSPL it's easy.
2. RUN the new radio it's also easy.
Folow the steps and it's ok.
I made it my self tonight and I still have the applications instaled :)
I am also a newbee here :)

[Lancelot94]

NO you don't need to reinstall.
But first you need to HARDSPL if I understand well from here.
1. HARDSPL it's easy.
2. RUN the new radio it's also easy.
Folow the steps and it's ok.
I made it my self tonight and I still have the applications instaled :)
I am also a newbee here :)

Thank you for your reply

[obsydian]

Just testing 3.44.25.27, but a suggestion can we change this thread to also be a poll, i found this i think on a diamond radio thread and it was easier to decide based upon results.

[BeeGee_Tokyo]

Mirror here: BeeGee's Topaz File Mirror (http://www.giesecke.tk/xda/index.php?dir=Radios%2F)

[shuflie]

If you are going to use the included custom RRU wrapper, and already have used the SD card install method to flash a different ROM, then delete the TOPAIMG.nbh from the root of the SD card before beginning, or else press volume down to cancel the auto flash of the custom rom again.

[OliveJeans]

hey guys,
and what about 3.45.25.22 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4004549&postcount=114) ? is it not recommended yet?

[pauln]

I put it right know.
Radio 3.45.25.22 with UDK 6.1.
Still working :) at least I can make a call.
I think the GPS it's not so good but still trying.
Who test this radio?

LE : It's seems the GPS it's also ~ the same...

[hermes77]

i ve got this radio
the sensitivity is the same here
i do not see ( or ear) any improvment with this firmware update
i use the asia rom on orange france network
all the bts are still around -90 to -100 db

[shuflie]

hey guys,
and what about 3.45.25.22 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4004549&postcount=114) ? is it not recommended yet?
I'm using this with Shadowline's 6.5 WMBlue rom and the combination of the two are working great, battery drain seems to be similar to the stock ROM, 5:39 standby + 1 minue call + 1:24 usage and still showing 7 bars in the stock battery information screen. Not sure if its the radio, rom or the fact that he hasn't put a fancy battery meter in but this is the best 6.5 rom for battery so far for me.

[deechte]

I've tried the 3.44.25.27 radio with my stock WM6.1 NLD ROM and found no improvement at all, unfortunately. I am now trying the 3.45.25.22 radio, which seems a little bit better.

[Tatsch]

I am now trying the 3.45.25.22 radio, which seems a little bit better.
Please give a feedback after couple of days, thx :)

[pauln]

Please give a feedback after couple of days, thx :)
I put it yesterday. It seems the GSM radio it's better, signal and quality.

[Tatsch]

Thx. Better than 3.44.25.27 or better than stock radio?

[pauln]

Comparing with 3.44.25.27 of course :)
The stock radio have poor quality.

[deechte]

Well, after a day of use I think there is a very small improvement with radio 3.45.25.22 compared to 3.44.25.27 and 3.43.25.19. I'm still hoping for a radio with a big improvement... :(

[citiboy]

Radio 3.45.25.22 work good For me here, in THAILAND on both WM 6.1 and WM 6.5 :D

[cyron_at]

Well, after a day of use I think there is a very small improvement with radio 3.45.25.22 compared to 3.44.25.27 and 3.43.25.19. I'm still hoping for a radio with a big improvement... :(
..why? Whats the real problem with the other radios???

[c_zal]

My Topaz came with 3.44.25.27 radio, got only one bar inside the house. Tested with nokia phone got more than 50% signal. :confused:

Now upgrading to 3.45.25.22 but doesn't seem to show any improvement over the old radio. :(

[zukers]

where I find any instruction about radio upgrade procedure?

[BeeGee_Tokyo]

where I find any instruction about radio upgrade procedure?

It is the same procedure than upgrading a ROM.
You either use CustomRUU (see this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=492928)) or you upgrade with your SD card (see this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=520494)).

[torrente777]

Radio 3.45.25.22 work good For me here, in Hungary on both WM 6.1. battery lasts out one and a half days instead of a day:D

[tom_codon]

updated 2 version of Radio v3.45.25.22 in first post !

Cheers !

[udK]

3. Radio version v3.45.25.22 From AT&T (http://tom.x-files.lv/Topaz/Radio/Tom_Topaz_Radio_v3.45.25.22_AT&T.rar)

4. Radio version v3.45.25.22 From HTC (http://tom.x-files.lv/Topaz/Radio/Tom_Topaz_Radio_v3.45.25.22_HTC.rar) ( recommend )

Would be nice to check before posting something, 3.45.25.22 from AT&T and 3.45.25.22 from HTC are exactly the same radio, what are the differences between these Radio? Maybe you can explain the differences to everyone.

[tom_codon]

Would be nice to check before posting something, 3.45.25.22 from AT&T and 3.45.25.22 from HTC are exactly the same radio, what are the differences between these Radio? Maybe you can explain the differences to everyone.

Well . don't see diffirent yet , but i got from other Roms , one from AT&T with rilphone.dll should support canada services. That why i posted two version for peoples select.
Any problem ?

[otoro_315]

does this radio will also work on Touch HD Blackstone?

[shawchyn]

Does not show any improvement with the Radio version v3.45.25.22

:(

[PhilipL]

Hi

My Topaz came with 3.44.25.27 radio, got only one bar inside the house. Tested with nokia phone got more than 50% signal.

It depends on how the signal meter is set, is half the signal strength on the Nokia really half the signal? Are you comparing like for like, i.e. 3G and 3G on the same mobile network?

What matters is does the Topaz work in the same places as the Nokia. I'd agree it was worse reception if the Nokia worked but the Topaz didn't at the same spot in your house on a like for like comparison, but just going by a visual graphic to decide which is has the best signal strength is not conclusive.

Regards

Phil

[c_zal]

Phil, I know my test is not that conclusive that is why I use percentage as a reference. I know some maybe reluctant to admit that Htc radio isn't that good in low signal area. I did test on the same 3G network (the same sim card infact) and the nokia shows a better reception where as Diamond 2 shows only one bar with intermittent loss of signal. Proof enough for me....

[blankcn]

Hi all !

Here is a thread for all Radio version available for Topaz device.

1. Radio version 3.43.25.19 (http://tom.x-files.lv/Topaz/Radio/Tom_Radio_V3.43.25.19.rar)

2.Radio version 3.44.25.27 (http://tom.x-files.lv/Topaz/Radio/Tom_Radio_V3.44.25.27.rar)

3. Radio version v3.45.25.22 From AT&T (http://tom.x-files.lv/Topaz/Radio/Tom_Topaz_Radio_v3.45.25.22_AT&T.rar)

4. Radio version v3.45.25.22 From HTC (http://tom.x-files.lv/Topaz/Radio/Tom_Topaz_Radio_v3.45.25.22_HTC.rar) ( recommend )

If u found any newest version available , just pm to mod of Topaz forum !

Tom !

Top of you! Although I do not understand English.

[katsj]

I found incredible improvement in battery life but not in Phone signal!!!

[cyron_at]

I found incredible improvement in battery life but not in Phone signal!!!
..in which radio?

[Atomickitten]

Radio version v3.45.25.22, I use to get signal at the basement of my work place with normal phones, now there's no signal under there.

[jk34]

Very good!Thanks!!

[lukescerri]

I was running 3.43.25.19. I Upgraded to v3.45.25.22 last night, and at this stage it seems like there is an improvement in signal strength.

With 3.43.25.19 I would loose my 3G signal frequently. The phone would then go into a "limbo" state where it could not make or recieve calls.

Looks better at this point. No issue so far.

[fyall]

I upgraded to v3.45.25.22 and it would appear my battery life is much improved and the signal strength is marginally better.

[udK]

Well . don't see diffirent yet , but i got from other Roms , one from AT&T with rilphone.dll should support canada services. That why i posted two version for peoples select.
Any problem ?

You are totally confused about Radio and rilphone.dll, you should learn about, btw, do whatever you want, isn't a my problem.

[tom_codon]

You are totally confused about Radio and rilphone.dll, you should learn about, btw, do whatever you want, isn't a my problem.

Learn yourself udk :)
Want try ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=513719
U can do it ? with Rilphone.dll patch ?
I never did that before , but if u want we can play and see who can done this ?

[tom_codon]

Updated new Radio v3.46.25.18 in first post !

Cheers !

Tom

[deechte]

Updated new Radio v3.46.25.18 in first post !

Thanks! Gonna try it out...

[hermes77]

donwloaded ...

for the moment the received signal sensitivity is not increase but still looking for the new improvment in this radio version

i try it and come back soon for the result

[pauln]

Thanks Tom!
I will try it.

[longye3385]

download first ,ths very much ,maybe this one will do a good work.
ths more!

[ljankok]

btw to flash this radio, rename the nbh to topaimg.nbh and then shut off your topaz. Then with the volume down key pressed turn your topaz back again.. and follow the instructions.

[pauln]

Just like you are flashing a ROM :)

[cactusbob]

No improvement in reception for me with this latest ROM

[deechte]

btw to flash this radio, rename the nbh to topaimg.nbh and then shut off your topaz. Then with the volume down key pressed turn your topaz back again.. and follow the instructions.
No special instructions needed. Just run the updater and go, like any other (radio) rom.

BTW, no improvement compared to the 3.45 version, unfortunately. :(

[BeeGee_Tokyo]

No special instructions needed. Just run the updater and go, like any other (radio) rom.

BTW, no improvement compared to the 3.45 version, unfortunately. :(

Same here, see no improvement for the phone. Battery drain still to be checked.

[fyall]

upgraded to v3.46.25.18 and I see possible small improvement in signal but battery life is getting better with every update.

[le saint]

The same for me...
No change with this new ROM... Unfortunatly, 'cause it is the only problem I have !... I would like to have a better performance of the radio ! But how, except waiting for the ultimate rom ?... :(

[Virtualizer]

after one day of testing i can say that there is a much higher battery drain than with the 3.45.25.22 radio. it is getting really hot too by using the phone function. gps lag is also slightly higher. in 8 hours i got a 40% battery drop. in the same conditions with 3.45.25.22 i got only a 10% battery drop.

[pauln]

the wifi connection it'S MUCH BETTER comparing with the first rom
right know it's almost like on my laptop
the power drain it's aprox. the same like my old cruise you can use the phone 2-3h speak30min at leat and stand by more than 16h.
i use extreme v4 with wm6.1 and work well and fast enouth.

[37cafe]

keep it up,thx...

[shawchyn]

with the latest radio, it seem to be drain the battery more faster compare to the previous radio.

I am not sure it is due to the new ROM or the new Radio, coz I flash it both all together.

Maybe later i will revert it back to previous radio and see how it perform over this weekend.

[orouborus]

using 3.46

havent noticed any changes yet. :D i think battery life is slightly better. hoping the reception would improve. sometimes im losing signal when im in the office. :D i hope it wont happen again.

[alx37]

3.46.25.18 compared to 3.43.25.19DE, testing 2 days so far:

+ battery life
+ slightly better general reception (3G)
++ better 3G reception esp. in weak coverage
++++ way better GPS indoor reception

ALexander

[real187]

im using 3.46

battery drains faster. thought first it was the rom, but its not.
signal is ok.
GPS reception indoors (car) to get gps lock takes much longen than 3.45
now back on 3.45. and it seems normal again!

[Mr Anderson]

I'm suffering mysterious battery drain too - 80% down to 22% overnight.

This 3.46 radio seems the likely culprit, so I'll revert to v3.45.25.22 and see if battery life stabilises.

[EDIT] Nope, even on 3.45 I have one mega-ugly battery problem somewhere...100% to 11% this morning. :(

[Reason4444]

I'm back to 3.45 too..

Because of losing GSM signal frequently.. :(

[MDGeist]

sooo, i've been testing the 3.46 radio for the last 4 days and this is one weird radio rom...

if you're on 3G or using WiFi a lot and dont care about battery life, 3.46 is for you... reception on german 3g network (o2) has gone from 1 bar to 2 bars in areas with bad reception and from 3 to 4 bars in areas with good reception (speaking in numbers, downstream got up to 90KB/sec from 35KB/sec in areas with bad reception and up to 230KB/sec from 150KB/sec while on good reception)...

now for the downside, battery life is like *yuck*, got cut in half updating from 3.45 to 3.46, which means i got about 16 hours on standby (!), max 2 hours during a call, also GSM reception is kinda f'd, i get 3 or 4 bars nearly everywhere i go, but signal gets lost about every 15 mins, very annoying...

hope this helps ^^

[ottoben]

The statements of MDGeist are exactly what I experienced with the german E-Plus network. E-Plus has a not so good G3 coverage in my city, so first I was happy because the phone stayed on G3 in areas where it didn´t before.

But then I experienced the battery drain (OMG!) and the strange GSM behaviour. So for me too it´s back to 3.45

Greetz
ottoben

[Hyena]

Dear All!

I was changed my phone ROM to Topaz ESSentiaL v1.4 , and the Radio ROM to v3.46.25.18 and after that the GPS not works, not found any sattelite.
I tried to use the v3.45.25.22 radio version too, but the problem is the same.
Please help me!

[Hyena]

Fortunately i found a solution for my problem, thanks to catdog.
If anybody else found the same issue, here is the fix.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2602911&postcount=22

[65coupei6]

3.46.25.18 compared to 3.43.25.19DE, testing 2 days so far:

+ battery life
+ slightly better general reception (3G)
++ better 3G reception esp. in weak coverage
++++ way better GPS indoor reception

ALexander

Same here in the US. Great radio. Using MyRom and EnergyRom.

[pauln]

Dear All!

I was changed my phone ROM to Topaz ESSentiaL v1.4 , and the Radio ROM to v3.46.25.18 and after that the GPS not works, not found any sattelite.
I tried to use the v3.45.25.22 radio version too, but the problem is the same.
Please help me!
Use another ROM. I have 3.46 and the GPS works. I use xtreme v4.

[Jody_Barford]

I'm suffering mysterious battery drain too - 80% down to 22% overnight.

This 3.46 radio seems the likely culprit, so I'll revert to v3.45.25.22 and see if battery life stabilises.

[EDIT] Nope, even on 3.45 I have one mega-ugly battery problem somewhere...100% to 11% this morning. :(

I am suffering with a similar issue. I installed udk wm 6.5 ROM and the 3.46 Radio ROM (from the stock Radio ROM), overnight my battery has gone from 100% down to 40%.

Switched to the 3.45 Radio and still just as bad.

Did you ever get to the bottom of it? Perhaps windows mobile 6.5 that's the problem? I have poor reception at home which a friend says maybe the issue.

[ottoben]

I am suffering with a similar issue. I installed udk wm 6.5 ROM and the 3.46 Radio ROM (from the stock Radio ROM), overnight my battery has gone from 100% down to 40%.

Switched to the 3.45 Radio and still just as bad.

Did you ever get to the bottom of it? Perhaps windows mobile 6.5 that's the problem? I have poor reception at home which a friend says maybe the issue.

I can tell you what worked for me:

1. Flash the radio (3.45!)
2. Flash the udK 6.5 ROM
3. Do a hard reset
4. Charge the phone (with the charger) to a full 100%

So in your case, since you flashed the Radio last, flash the ROM again and then continue with steps 3. and 4.

Hope this helps.

[Jody_Barford]

I can tell you what worked for me:

1. Flash the radio (3.45!)
2. Flash the udK 6.5 ROM
3. Do a hard reset
4. Charge the phone (with the charger) to a full 100%

So in your case, since you flashed the Radio last, flash the ROM again and then continue with steps 3. and 4.

Hope this helps.

Brilliant, thanks for the detailed instructions - I've done that now so I'll have to see how we go over the next couple of days. fingers crossed.

[Mr Anderson]

I am suffering with a similar issue. I installed udk wm 6.5 ROM and the 3.46 Radio ROM (from the stock Radio ROM), overnight my battery has gone from 100% down to 40%.

Switched to the 3.45 Radio and still just as bad.

Did you ever get to the bottom of it? Perhaps windows mobile 6.5 that's the problem? I have poor reception at home which a friend says maybe the issue.
I think my problem may relate to the removal of Opera push internet using the cab from this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532948) thread. I discovered my notifications queue had over 160 entries, most of which were "PushInternetScheduleTimeChanged". I deleted these and last night I survived with 89% charge remaining. Phone has been stable all day today too. :)

[mrgsm021]

Do any of these radio ROM unlocks the 850Mhz 3G band on the D2?

[cyron_at]

Hi 2 all!

I am using the radio 3.46.25 and noticed the following problem:
After dropping the call the reception gets lost for 1 or 2 seconds (you can see it at the icons - Just like when you set the phone into flight mode..)

After a short time the reception is back again. Anyone else noticed this phaenomen?

br

Chris

[root beer]

i dont know how this latest radio is the recommended veraion as its terrible. its the only version which keeps dropping connection to the internet, the othe
r version locked on with a solid H.

[aussie1234]

Hi 2 all!

I am using the radio 3.46.25 and noticed the following problem:
After dropping the call the reception gets lost for 1 or 2 seconds (you can see it at the icons - Just like when you set the phone into flight mode..)

After a short time the reception is back again. Anyone else noticed this phaenomen?

br

Chris

Hi Chris

Yes I have noticed this too. Seems to happen more in bad reception areas. I changed the phone settings to GSM as a temporary fix - it still has this problem but not as bad.
Yes it is annoying. I will try another radio version.

Aussie :)

[s2t2s]

hello.
I just flashed the stock rom with 3.46.25.18.
I will post later for details about its performance at Greece on Vodaphone.
Thanks for everything.


**Is there any way to find out what the stock radio was? i thought i wrote it down but i didnt.**

[mccune]

Depends on what ROM you had on your device :)
Maybe guess by reading the table on the WiKi (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Topaz_ROMs_Shipped). It shows the ROM's and their corresponding radios released.

[BeeGee_Tokyo]

I am some days now on the 3.46.25.18 Radio ROM here in Japan and I have to say its perfect for me. Best performance, no problem with battery and GPS works great.

Maybe the different Radio ROM's show different performance in different regions. 3.46.25.18 is best for me on 3G here in Japan

[Pelchat]

I would have to say I was expecting to reinstall the previous rom after so many people having trouble with the latest Radio Rom. But in my case its working great, longer battery life, good GPS and I'm using GPRS without any drops or troubles. Maybe it has to do with the windows rom you have installed
I'm using Topaz ESSential 1.4 *WM6.1 , I could be wrong but I'm just saying.

Thanks for the good work on this forum guys makes me love my T2 much more.

[MY_TD2]

hello.
I just flashed the stock rom with 3.46.25.18.
I will post later for details about its performance at Greece on Vodaphone.
Thanks for everything.


**Is there any way to find out what the stock radio was? i thought i wrote it down but i didnt.**


I'm running stock rom and radio.
Rom: 1.40.831.5 (49069) WWE (ROM Date: 05/05/09)
Radio: 3.44.25.27

Got it on sunday, from HK

Hope that helps

[joseph.sapri]

I would have to say I was expecting to reinstall the previous rom after so many people having trouble with the latest Radio Rom. But in my case its working great, longer battery life, good GPS and I'm using GPRS without any drops or troubles. Maybe it has to do with the windows rom you have installed
I'm using Topaz ESSential 1.4 *WM6.1 , I could be wrong but I'm just saying.

Thanks for the good work on this forum guys makes me love my T2 much more.

I am running the same TESS 1.4, with this latest radio rom, and its working shit.... dont know whats eating the battery, but it could be bad reception... I work in a bad reception area where signal only have 1-2 bars most of the time and no 3G (only gprs)....

before, I had stock rom and 1.44 radio, it was working about the same quality with longer battery life...

couldnt be bothered changing it back, so, I guess i just wait for the next one coming out...

[mccune]

Currently testing Topaz Essential 1.4 + Radio 3.46.25.18.
I've disabled TF3D and managed to get two days (at least 48 hours) of battery life.
Usage aprox.:
Calling - 60 minutes
SMS - 15
WiFi - 45 minutes
GPS - 45 minutes

This is good enough for me.

[root beer]

I have now tried all the roms (6.1 & 6.5) with the radio version 3.46.25.18 and It is still terrible.

It's broken as it just won't keep a lock on to a H signal constantly, every now and again it stop and search for a signal. This does not occur with any of the other radios so I hope they can fix the problem with a new version.

Until then it's back to the older version :(

[tom_codon]

all guys !
Updated new radio version in first post :)

Cheers !

Tom

[alx37]

I put it on, will keep you informed.
- its working so far...

ALexander

[jk34]

Thinks!


:)

[citiboy]

I'm trying Radio version v 4.47.25.01, seem to running good with UDK-R.2 WM 6.5. :D

[tomtommy306]

all guys !
Updated new radio version in first post :)

Cheers !

Tom

Is this from a service provider ROM or the stock ones? Or do you know??
I will try it anyway and post back any problems I have.
Thanks in advance Tom.

[ayl]

I have flashed the Tom's 6.5 ROM with radio v3.46.25.18 integrated. So far no problems. Battery life is almost the same as with stock radio 3.43.25.19
(I can't see any differences). Reception is same, GPS is much better, WiFi is better.

[on-the-fly]

Thanks for sharing.:)

[Lo_RaT_PeNaT]

thanks flasing...

[luischuang]

thanks a lot.

[root beer]

thank you, the new radio works great. it locks on to the high speed conections just fine.

[ckevin006]

thank you very much

[BeeGee_Tokyo]

Hi all !

Here is a thread for all Radio version available for Topaz device.

1. Radio version 3.43.25.19 (http://tom.x-files.lv/Topaz/Radio/Tom_Radio_V3.43.25.19.rar)

2. Radio version 3.44.25.27 (http://tom.x-files.lv/Topaz/Radio/Tom_Radio_V3.44.25.27.rar)

3. Radio version v3.45.25.22 From AT&T (http://tom.x-files.lv/Topaz/Radio/Tom_Topaz_Radio_v3.45.25.22_AT&T.rar)

4. Radio version v3.45.25.22 From HTC (http://tom.x-files.lv/Topaz/Radio/Tom_Topaz_Radio_v3.45.25.22_HTC.rar)

5. Radio version v3.46.25.18 From HTC (http://tom.x-files.lv/Topaz/Radio/Tom_Topaz_Radio_v3.46.25.18_HTC.rar)

6. Radio version v 4.47.25.01 (http://tom.x-files.lv/Topaz/Radio/Tom_Topaz_Radio_v4.47.25.01.rar)( recommend )

If u found any newest version available , just pm to mod of Topaz forum !

Tom !

Created a WIKI (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Topaz_Radio_ROM) page, to give an overview about the ROM's and mirrors.

[tom_codon]

Created a WIKI (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Topaz_Radio_ROM) page, to give an overview about the ROM's and mirrors.

nice idea !
Updated wiki link in first post

Thanks BeeGee_Tokyo !

Tom

[Hyena]

Thanks for the new radio rom!
Flashing in progress :).

[fr3nsis]

thank you for share

[Hyena]

Its works fine with my Topaz ESSentiaL 1.4 ROM.
Thanks a lot.

[ottoben]

My factory radio is 3.43.25.19DE

If I wanna try one of the newer ones, is there any way to backup my current radio to be on the safe side? I've seen that there is a 3.43.25.19 available, but not the DE (german) version.

Any advice?

Thank you
ottoben

[Mr Anderson]

What is the significance of the new 4.47 radio starting with a 4 instead of 3?

[s2t2s]

Hello. I would like to know if there is a program so i can test the newest rom and compare it with my stock one. Something that can measure the signal quality of gps, wifi, gsm or something like this. Thank you.

[mccune]

Do a search for FieldTest.exe ;)

[dudy3]

hi
i tryed the new rom but don't have any change.

my radio chaneles from my operator is umts 850 and umts2100.
my old radio rom is 3.43.25.19
I tryed same radios but no one is with both. can somebody help?
thanks

[s2t2s]

Do a search for FieldTest.exe ;)

Hello. Thank you for the reply. This is the program that is activated by the phone keypad sequence *#*#364#*#* isn't it? This only shows signal quality for gsm though.

[sualc]

Hello. Thank you for the reply. This is the program that is activated by the phone keypad sequence *#*#364#*#* isn't it? This only shows signal quality for gsm though.

Not only GSM, if you tap on Group sotkey you'll get many more info on 3G,GPRS,WCDMA etc.Anyway this test is only for the "phone" module.As far as I know there is not (yet?) a full comprehensive radio test/benchmark app around..nice idea for a goodwilling programmer here:rolleyes:
Until we find it, I suggest you to use specific apps for each module of the radio you want to test.Here's what I use :
-GPS-->HTC GPS Tools (you can reset gps memory and see how much time it takes to get a warm start)
-Wifi-->Wififofum2 (get signal strenght, but many other apps do the same)
Phone-->this app
Then you could rate each test and make an average score

[s2t2s]

Not only GSM, if you tap on Group sotkey you'll get many more info on 3G,GPRS,WCDMA etc.Anyway this test is only for the "phone" module.As far as I know there is not (yet?) a full comprehensive radio test/benchmark app around..nice idea for a goodwilling programmer here:rolleyes:
Until we find it, I suggest you to use specific apps for each module of the radio you want to test.Here's what I use :
-GPS-->HTC GPS Tools (you can reset gps memory and see how much time it takes to get a warm start)
-Wifi-->Wififofum2 (get signal strenght, but many other apps do the same)
Phone-->this app
Then you could rate each test and make an average score

Thank you very much for the quick reply. I had noticed the group softkey and its contents but i dont understant them:o....
Anyway thanks for the info

[jurgen2233]

When i try to update my radio, the process stays at 0%.
After a few minutes it says error encured and the update stops...
i've tried this several times but it doesn't work

my current radio:3.43.25.19
ROM:1.39.404.3 NLD

can someone help me please?

[BeeGee_Tokyo]

When i try to update my radio, the process stays at 0%.
After a few minutes it says error encured and the update stops...
i've tried this several times but it doesn't work

my current radio:3.43.25.19
ROM:1.39.404.3 NLD

can someone help me please?

Did you flash the HardSPL first? What Radio do you try to flash? How do you try to flash? SD-Card or CustomRUU?

[pauln]

When i try to update my radio, the process stays at 0%.
After a few minutes it says error encured and the update stops...
i've tried this several times but it doesn't work

my current radio:3.43.25.19
ROM:1.39.404.3 NLD

can someone help me please?
For update radio:
1. be sure your antivirus it's disable.
2. I'm not sure but you need to HARD-SPL your phone until modify something in it, to flash ROM or dadio.

[fpow]

Are you see any diffrency?

[cyron_at]

Are you see any diffrency?
give us a little time to test!

[crawltochina]

made a few test calls, worked fine up till now.

[condi]

hmm... 11h on 5% battery, still got 2% and calling :D

hahah it just powered off when i was writing this :)
very good radio :) (4.47.25.01)

br!
condi

[deechte]

4.47.25.01 is no improvement of reception for me, unfortunately :(

[hermes77]

same thing here on orange france
sensitivity around - 100 db on gsm
no improvement noticed for the moment compare to the other radio rom
for me it is the same reception as other rom

[Reason4444]

same thing here on orange france
sensitivity around - 100 db on gsm
no improvement noticed for the moment compare to the other radio rom
for me it is the same reception as other rom

Maybe same reception level as other radio is true.. Maybe a little improvement..

But 4.47.25.01 is not lost signal.. and power consumption is low IMO..

[bleep09]

What is special about the AT&T radio? Does it support the US 3G bands?

[tomtommy306]

What is special about the AT&T radio? Does it support the US 3G bands?

Doubtful.... I think 3g support is in the hardware, but I could be wrong.
That's how most non WM phones have been in the past.

[Ilya Korotihin]

:( unfortunately there is no improvement of signal receiving in new radio rom form me (megafon RUS, Moscow) still the radio chip shows easy signal loosing if there appears a small wall :(

[hali39]

Hi i have just taken possession of a T mobile MDA V (aka TOPAZ) in the Uk i live in west london with a very poor reception the stock radio is 3.43.25.19 with the stock rom 1.40.110.1

can anybody reccomend a radio that provides better reception please I am only looking for a radio at this stage as i am fairly happy with the rom ( or can you recommend a HTC stock rom with an improved radio).

many thanks in advance
hali39

[aevries]

I am using the latest radio and can confim that the recption is improved, in the Netherlands.

[obsydian]

Is better all round for me and also a marked improvement in battery life (still crap though), thats using most of the the new ROM builds.

[orouborus]

i really cant confirm if the signal is stronger, i still sometimes lose signal when i am in the office and when im using hsdpa, but i think there is an improvement for edge, batt life is somewhat longer now maginally though. :D

[adigraham]

dumb question .. what do the radios do exactly?

[hali39]

thanks for the feedback but could you please say what radio your using.

thanks

[MasK]

udK has another Radio: 4.47.25.13

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=524224

Testing out...

[tom_codon]

Hi all !
Updated new version radio in first post :)

Cheers !

Tom

[ckevin006]

thank you for sharing

[BeeGee_Tokyo]

Hi all !
Updated new version radio in first post :)

Cheers !

Tom

All Radios on BeeGee's Topaz File Mirror (http://www.giesecke.tk/xda/index.php?dir=Radios%2F) and RapidShare (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Topaz_Radio_ROM) mirrored. Check the WIKI (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Topaz_Radio_ROM) for RapidShare links.

[shayan.k]

whats new in the new radio(.13)

[adigraham]

What does the radio do and is the best one in the tom 6.5 07 2.1 release?

thanks!

[tom_codon]

What does the radio do and is the best one in the tom 6.5 07 2.1 release?

thanks!

which one have text " recommend" :)

[adigraham]

Hehe i get ya Tom .. thanks fella!

which one have text " recommend" :)

[on-the-fly]

:)
Thanks for sharing.

[smeusel]

Just one question:
Is the bluetooth rSAP protocol also included in the radio rom? Or is it no part of the improvement?

I just ask, because there is a known problem with the rSAP protocol an vw uhv prem handsfree devices. The connection is after initialising always lost, thries to connect again and get's lost again after 30 sec. after reconnecting, and so on...

Thanks a lot fpr your work :-)

[l3v5y]

Is the new radio ROM from the 2.07 ROM? I know the 4.47.25.01 was from 2.06.

[v1zca1n0]

With the last Radio still not usefull the BBConnect :mad::mad: Anytima someone is going to fix this? I hope so :confused::confused::confused:

[Ilya Korotihin]

Hi there. So sorry to notice:(:(:(, but the signal reception is still very bad (Megafon, msk rus). How do you think is the situation will get better some time?

[pauln]

Just update the radio and it's working:)
I will come back with impressions after couple of days :)

[Reason4444]

My impressions about last radio rom (4.47.25.13) ;

After 48 hours of usage; 4.47.25.01 is better than 4.47.25.13 in every aspect...

4.47.25.13 lose signal in poor reception area frequently.. :(

Still waiting a good radio rom..

[le saint]

Unfortunetly the same for me... This new rom lose the signal to much in some poor reception places, even if globaly the reception seems a little better than with the 4.45 ...

This last rom is not "the one".
I will wait again, but time is very long to solve the only problem I really have with this phone...

[criszz]

* Radio version: 4.47.25.01
* With ROM: tess 1.5
* Country/Location/Network: Romania/Brasov/orange
* Battery life: Very Good
* GPS: Fast fix
* GPRS/3G/EDGE/HSDPA: Good Speed
* WiFi signal: good
* General comments : Overall battery life is good. talk time 1h,4min = 27% procent from batery (this is good ??) aprox 8 m trafic 3g, 5 sms sent, gps with igo 8 for 30 min = 20% from batery, 10 min benchmark .avi video with core player = 6%, some minore use , install some programs ... now 40% from bat.

[65coupei6]

* Radio version: 4.47.25.01
* With ROM: tess 1.5
* Country/Location/Network: Romania/Brasov/orange
* Battery life: Very Good
* GPS: Fast fix
* GPRS/3G/EDGE/HSDPA: Good Speed
* WiFi signal: good
* General comments : Overall battery life is good. talk time 1h,4min = 27% procent from batery (this is good ??) aprox 8 m trafic 3g, 5 sms sent, gps with igo 8 for 30 min = 20% from batery, 10 min benchmark .avi video with core player = 6%, some minore use , install some programs ... now 40% from bat.

Now that's a post. This is the kind of info everyone should leave. Just saying a radio is no good does not help. But the above info is very helpful.

Thanks!

[cotvi]

* Radio version: 4.47.25.01
* With ROM: tess 1.6

After 6 min of using phone i lost 4% !!!
Only set the phone. No call or internet connections.

[myrainbow]

Radio 4.47.25.13
Bad for MegaFon, St.-Petersburg, Russia.
Previous radio had a better signal,
but device, at times, heated.

[criszz]

* Radio version: 4.47.25.13
* With ROM: tess 1.6
* Country/Location/Network: Romania/Brasov/orange
* Battery life: Very Good
* GPS: Fast fix, loosing signal sometime
* GPRS/3G/EDGE/HSDPA: Bad signal sometime
* WiFi signal: good
* General comments : ''7'' on 0 to 10 scale, only battery life is good, talk time 1h,54min = 24% procent from batery (better than 4.47.25.01 but in the same place is switching beetwen 3g and edge), 10 mb traffic on 3g/edge, gps with igo 8 for 30 min = aprox 20% from battery, some minore use, now i'm with 20% from bat after 48 h.
* Conclussion : i will switch back to 4.47.25.01 radio who get '' 8 '' :D

[Tatsch]

What about the version 4.47.25.21,which udK provides:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=524224

[criszz]

What about the version 4.47.25.21,which udK provides:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=524224

here is the link for this radio >>> http://www.bepe80.com/udK/index.php?dir=Radio%2F <<< thx to udk and bepe for miror

[PhilipL]

Hi

I've found 4.47.25.21 worse than other radios as it keeps switching to 2G where version 3s are quite happy with 1 or 2 bars on 3G.

We are never told where these radios come from. Are the version 4's even for the Topaz? If they are they may be designed for a specific mobile operator or targeted for a specific country and will not work optimally elsewhere.

We just accept the higher version number must be better, but that isn't always the case.

It's great having access to these new radios and it's great the community finds them, but what never is specified is exactly where they have come from. For all we know someone is just opening the files with a HEX editor and changing the version number.

Regards

Phil

[criszz]

Hi

I've found 4.47.25.21 worse than other radios as it keeps switching to 2G where version 3s are quite happy with 1 or 2 bars on 3G.

We are never told where these radios come from. Are the version 4's even for the Topaz? If they are they may be designed for a specific mobile operator or targeted for a specific country and will not work optimally elsewhere.

We just accept the higher version number must be better, but that isn't always the case.

It's great having access to these new radios and it's great the community finds them, but what never is specified is exactly where they have come from. For all we know someone is just opening the files with a HEX editor and changing the version number.

Regards

Phil

My first impression about this radio is not the same as u said. For 3g and wireless i found the same usage like older radios. No 3g switching to 2g at my home where ussualy i have 1 or 2 bars 3g. The same signal strength on wi-fi, more battery saving. But is just a first impression. I will test this radio more.

[Tatsch]

Is it recommended to use Radio ROM versions 4.xx.xx.xx on stock ROM with WinMob 6.1?

[myrainbow]

Is it recommended to use Radio ROM versions 4.xx.xx.xx on stock ROM with WinMob 6.1?
It's not correct.
Only you with your device can choose the best radio for yourself :)
The quality of radio depends on:
1. Mobile Operator
2. region
3. sometimes, ROM, where it is to fix a specific version of the radio

[v1zca1n0]

Still been unresolved Blackberry (not connection) problem :mad::mad::mad: That makes all the radios for Topaz are worse than Diamond´s 1 ones. Hope someone can help user of Blackberry in this issue:eek:

[criszz]

Still been unresolved Blackberry (not connection) problem :mad::mad::mad: That makes all the radios for Topaz are worse than Diamond´s 1 ones. Hope someone can help user of Blackberry in this issue:eek:

what issue ? and yes topaz radios are worst than D1.

[deechte]

I think 4.47.25.21 has worse reception than v4.47.25.01. I´m switching back to v4.47.25.01. I´m still hoping for a good radio one day any day....

[daffie]

I think 4.47.25.21 has worse reception than v4.47.25.01. I´m switching back to v4.47.25.01. I´m still hoping for a good radio one day any day....

Radio 4.47.25.21 works great on my phone. Very fast 3G, Wifi, and GPS connection. Very stable and great reception strength. Btw I am using udK Topaz R6 WM6.5 ROM. For me personally a wonderful combination, the best so far.

[65coupei6]

Radio 4.47.25.21 works great on my phone. Very fast 3G, Wifi, and GPS connection. Very stable and great reception strength. Btw I am using udK Topaz R6 WM6.5 ROM. For me personally a wonderful combination, the best so far.

Where do you live? Wireless Carrier?

[BeeGee_Tokyo]

Radio 4.47.25.21 works great on my phone. Very fast 3G, Wifi, and GPS connection. Very stable and great reception strength. Btw I am using udK Topaz R6 WM6.5 ROM. For me personally a wonderful combination, the best so far.

Copy this! Much better than any radio I tried before (and I tried all of them)

Living in Japan, provider Softbank. (Still missing the logo in the User CP :(:(:()

[criszz]

copy this! Much better than any radio i tried before (and i tried all of them)

living in japan, provider softbank. (still missing the logo in the user cp :(:(:()

agree . Best radio so far . Still testing.

[le saint]

Good news for some of us...
Hope it will run well in France too...

I try...

[pauln]

4.47.25.13 very good battery life
after 14h stdby talk 20min. a.5h usage still have 68% in bad signal network zone.
Very nice. But the GPS works bad comp with the last radio and rest of it.
Very poor signal, loose signal, conect to satelites in a lot of time...with quickGPS active and uptodate...
Lucky for me I have another GPS now :) when I drive my car...

[johi69]

Radio 4.47.25.21 works great on my phone. Very fast 3G, Wifi, and GPS connection. Very stable and great reception strength. Btw I am using udK Topaz R6 WM6.5 ROM. For me personally a wonderful combination, the best so far.

I agree - very fast 3G, wifi, and GPS connection. ROM: udK Topaz R6 WM6.5 ROM.
I am really comfortable with that combination.:)

[Tatsch]

Does anybody use Radio 4.47.25.21 with official stock ROM?

Works?

[BeeGee_Tokyo]

Does anybody use Radio 4.47.25.21 with official stock ROM?

Works?

While testing ROM's I had for a short time a stock ROM running with this Radio version. No problems. But I did not really test, just saw that the phone connected to network and I got my push emails. Stock ROM was WWE 1.39.705.3 version.

[Tatsch]

Thanks for your reply.

[timsah1]

udK R6 WM6.5 and 4.47.25.21

This ist the best combi, i've ever testet.

Great battery life, great reception.

I live in Austria, provider T-mobile/Telering

[tinker2000]

no issues with udK R6 and 4.47.25.21 of the radio. Battery life has never been great, I just charge it daily anyway. Comparing 4.47.25.13 and .21 versions - there doesnt seem much difference

[g7even]

Hey everybody,

been using radio 4.47.25.21 for 24hours, had the stock radio before (O2 Germany), and cant say anything about battery life, still same?. reception seems to be a tad better. gps is ok, I guess..

so what I ask myself: do the radio versions have any major compatibility issues with different rom versions? or can I stick to the newest radio, and as long as it doesnt act weird, use it with any rom?
any experiences so far, other than radio .21 with udk 6.5 (what some people considered a good combo)?

[sebastianilse]

running radio 4.47.25.21 since a few days now without problems. Reception is fine, GPS is very fast and battery lasts at least a day (depending on how often I got lost and need to use GPS :-)

Provider: T-Mobile Germany
Rom: UDK R6

[BeeGee_Tokyo]

Hey everybody,

been using radio 4.47.25.21 for 24hours, had the stock radio before (O2 Germany), and cant say anything about battery life, still same?. reception seems to be a tad better. gps is ok, I guess..

so what I ask myself: do the radio versions have any major compatibility issues with different rom versions? or can I stick to the newest radio, and as long as it doesnt act weird, use it with any rom?
any experiences so far, other than radio .21 with udk 6.5 (what some people considered a good combo)?

Whatever ROM I have, I try the newest Radio. And if I think its better, I stick with it. Didn't see any relation between cooked ROM's and the Radio ROM's.

I think the performance of a new Radio is more depending on the region you are.

But that's just my 2 cent. I might be complete wrong.

[myrainbow]

No cooked ROMs for the Topaz, which includes fixes to the radio today.
Thus, have an impact on radio only your mobile operator and the region.
Checked in Europe :)

[Ilya Korotihin]

Hi there. Guys, does anyone know when the new radio will come?

[morningsun]

There are two Radio from HTC Offical

1.4.47.25.09, Protocol:61.33tc.25.27

http://rapidshare.com/files/266547931/RUU_Topaz_hTC_ASIA_WWE_Radio_61.33tc.25.27_4.47.25 .09_Only.rar.html

2.4.47.25.31, Protocol:61.37tc.25.29U

http://rapidshare.com/files/266547993/Topaz_Radio_4.47.25.31.zip.html

[Bandis710]

What do those protocol numbers mean ?

[Tatsch]

Did you mean?Here are two Radio from HTC Offical

1. 4.47.25.09
2. 4.47.25.31


BTW: Why is 4.47.25.21 not listed in first post?

[morningsun]

Did you mean?

BTW: Why is 4.47.25.21 not listed in first post?

Tom does not notice…… Might be.

[morningsun]

What do those protocol numbers mean ?

A Version of protocol?

[BeeGee_Tokyo]

tom does not notice…… might be.

admin!!!!!

Tom left xda-developers (more or less)

someone needs to take care of this thread.

Or it should be closed!

[morningsun]

admin!!!!!

Tom left xda-developers (more or less)

someone needs to take care of this thread.

Or it should be closed!

Ah……Tom has come to HTCPedia?

Just read from his rom release Thread

[BeeGee_Tokyo]

Ah……Tom has come to HTCPedia?

Just read from his rom release Thread

Unfortunately, yes :(

But he is still cooking good ROM's ;)

[deechte]

The radio ROM thread is continued here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=547276).

If a moderator could close this one, it would be great. Thanks.