Tornado Radio Update 4.1.13.19_02.37.01, Potentially fixes the 'Searching' problem in North America |
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 Aug 23 2006, 07:53
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EDIT awarner As this is not from an official source use this cab at your own risk.
This is supposed to fix most of the "searching" problem in the tornado/faraday devices in North America. NOTE: This radio version has been reported to be not compatible with Celltrack The nk.nbf file can be found here: http://rapidshare.de/files/30421834/nk.nbf.html A pre-packaged version (created by me) can be found here: http://rapidshare.de/files/30432029/Tornad....37.01.zip.html The pre-packaged version was uploaded using a non-premium account so it will be deleted in 30 days. The nbf contains Radio 4.1.13.19_02.37.01 -- It does not contain any OS, so it will only update the radio. It should only take about 30 seconds to flash. I've had mixed reports about the effectiveness of fixing the "searching" problem, but it's definately worth a shot for anyone having problems. This post has been edited by merwin: Aug 24 2006, 08:47 |
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Aug 23 2006, 10:03
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 Hardcore  Group: Moderator Team Posts: 4,408 Joined: 19th February 2003 From: South Croydon Member No.: 2,910 Device(s): MDA Vario II |
Just to clarify, and to ensure members don't install this unecessarily, am I right in thinking this 'Searching' issue is one specific to North America? Where members in North America have been complaining about the Tornado spending long periods of time searching for signal...
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Aug 23 2006, 21:33
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 8th June 2006 Member No.: 193,830 Device(s): Dopod 577w |
just installed it, i was having that searching for network problem and so far it seems alright.
updating process went flawless, and the only thing different i notice is that i don't see the EDGE triangle logo anymore, but just the normal triangle logo. |
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Aug 23 2006, 22:35
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 Moderately moderating in moderation... Group: Moderator Team Posts: 1,336 Joined: 9th May 2005 From: Oadby, Leicester, UK Member No.: 128,356 Device(s): Vario II, 8310, C600, C550 |
flashed it and tbh its not worth it really. can't get celltrack working with this radio version and signal strength seems worse.
flashed back the imate aku2 gsm section and all is good in the world again  phil -------------------- |
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Aug 24 2006, 08:36
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Enthusiast Group: Posters Posts: 181 Joined: 15th March 2005 Member No.: 117,267 Device(s): T-Mobile SDA (USA) |
QUOTE(The Doctor @ Aug 23 2006, 15:35)  flashed it and tbh its not worth it really. can't get celltrack working with this radio version and signal strength seems worse. flashed back the imate aku2 gsm section and all is good in the world again phil Odd... it seems to have increased my signal strength. Maybe it's a North American thing... although, the nk.nbf is tagged as CHS (Chinese Simplified). It most likely came from a Dopod phone. This post has been edited by merwin: Aug 24 2006, 08:46 |
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Aug 24 2006, 11:05
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Moderately moderating in moderation... Group: Moderator Team Posts: 1,336 Joined: 9th May 2005 From: Oadby, Leicester, UK Member No.: 128,356 Device(s): Vario II, 8310, C600, C550 |
QUOTE(merwin @ Aug 24 2006, 09:36) Odd... it seems to have increased my signal strength. Maybe it's a North American thing... although, the nk.nbf is tagged as CHS (Chinese Simplified). It most likely came from a Dopod phone. probably designed to improve reception on the 850/1900 MHz bands.... which arent in use in the uk (900/1800Mhz). So as pondrew said its probably a north america specific issue. Phil -------------------- |
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Aug 24 2006, 11:37
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Enthusiast Group: Posters Posts: 181 Joined: 15th March 2005 Member No.: 117,267 Device(s): T-Mobile SDA (USA) |
QUOTE(The Doctor @ Aug 24 2006, 04:05) probably designed to improve reception on the 850/1900 MHz bands.... which arent in use in the uk (900/1800Mhz). So as pondrew said its probably a north america specific issue. Phil I completely agree. I updated the original post to reflect that it's to counter a problem in North America, and also it's effect on CellTrack |
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Aug 26 2006, 23:29
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 26th August 2006 From: Central Florida, USofA Member No.: 203,678 Device(s): 3125 |
Could someone please direct a smartphone challenged newbie
 to the step by step directions for installing this update. I have downloaded the packaged file but I can't seem to get it to install.Thanx in advance
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Aug 27 2006, 03:39
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Enthusiast Group: Posters Posts: 181 Joined: 15th March 2005 Member No.: 117,267 Device(s): T-Mobile SDA (USA) |
QUOTE(slstewart @ Aug 26 2006, 16:29) Could someone please direct a smartphone challenged newbie to the step by step directions for installing this update. I have downloaded the packaged file but I can't seem to get it to install.Thanx in advance What are you trying to do to install it? You connect your smartphone (turned on) to your computer (with activesync on) and run the ROMUpdateUtility.exe Follow the steps there and you should be fine. This post has been edited by merwin: Aug 27 2006, 03:39 |
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Aug 27 2006, 04:14
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 26th August 2006 From: Central Florida, USofA Member No.: 203,678 Device(s): 3125 |
QUOTE(merwin @ Aug 26 2006, 23:39) What are you trying to do to install it? You connect your smartphone (turned on) to your computer (with activesync on) and run the ROMUpdateUtility.exe Follow the steps there and you should be fine. Followed all the steps and when the progress bar comes up I get error 294, (invalid vendor ID).My phone is an application unlocked 2125 on the cingular network using the software from spv- dev site and I have been able to load other unsigned software with no issues. I'm not completely ignorant only slightly challenged so please have a little tolerance. |
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Aug 27 2006, 05:12
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 Regular  Group: Posters Posts: 131 Joined: 29th October 2004 From: Medellín, Colombia Member No.: 62,645 Device(s): HTC Tornado |
you have to CID unlock it first
and use latest cingular rom, the first one doesnt work with it -------------------- T-Mobile SDA + 2Gb MiniSD + SE Akono HBH-662 + Motorola HT820
I-mate sp5m rom 2.6.331.2 Viva el DIM el poderoso!! |
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Aug 29 2006, 03:53
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 26 Joined: 7th May 2006 Member No.: 188,872 Device(s): Cingular 2125 |
I'm rather curious to find out if this will increase my overall battery life. I'm not sure if this would have an affect on the battery life. My phone would constantly go into a quick search, and then say "home" followed by "cingular". After this update it seems that I have a solid connection to Cingular (no longer going to a quick search, home, then cingular).
I'll post my results. |
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Aug 29 2006, 05:17
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 131 Joined: 29th October 2004 From: Medellín, Colombia Member No.: 62,645 Device(s): HTC Tornado |
i think it does, for sure!
-------------------- T-Mobile SDA + 2Gb MiniSD + SE Akono HBH-662 + Motorola HT820
I-mate sp5m rom 2.6.331.2 Viva el DIM el poderoso!! |
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Aug 29 2006, 11:16
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 79 Joined: 15th November 2004 Member No.: 65,112 |
another newbie question here,
so i run the romupdateutlity.exe and when I get to the screen that it will now update my ROM to the current version I get confused. Will it flash my whole phone or does it know to just grab the radio file somehow and update it only??? |
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Aug 29 2006, 13:04
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Moderately moderating in moderation... Group: Moderator Team Posts: 1,336 Joined: 9th May 2005 From: Oadby, Leicester, UK Member No.: 128,356 Device(s): Vario II, 8310, C600, C550 |
QUOTE(flywest @ Aug 29 2006, 12:16) another newbie question here, so i run the romupdateutlity.exe and when I get to the screen that it will now update my ROM to the current version I get confused. Will it flash my whole phone or does it know to just grab the radio file somehow and update it only??? the update contains the GSM radio section ONLY. it will leave your OS as it is so all your programs, messages, settings etc will be safe Phil -------------------- |
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Aug 30 2006, 13:08
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 77 Joined: 2nd January 2006 Member No.: 165,383 Device(s): Samsung i617 - Qtek 8310 |
QUOTE(The Doctor @ Aug 29 2006, 09:04) the update contains the GSM radio section ONLY. it will leave your OS as it is so all your programs, messages, settings etc will be safe Phil I'm in the US. If I install this Radio Update in my Qtek 8310 and makes things worse... how do I regress to the previous version? I want to try it before I buy it. Thanks |
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Aug 31 2006, 10:45
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 79 Joined: 15th November 2004 Member No.: 65,112 |
QUOTE(tamanaco @ Aug 30 2006, 13:08) I'm in the US. If I install this Radio Update in my Qtek 8310 and makes things worse... how do I regress to the previous version? I want to try it before I buy it. Thanks I would like to know the same. I am in the US but have a Qtek8300. I dont know if this update will have negative consequences since only the US versions have the HUMP or bigger antenna. ROM may be built to take advantage of that. |
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Aug 31 2006, 11:25
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Moderately moderating in moderation... Group: Moderator Team Posts: 1,336 Joined: 9th May 2005 From: Oadby, Leicester, UK Member No.: 128,356 Device(s): Vario II, 8310, C600, C550 |
QUOTE(flywest @ Aug 31 2006, 11:45) I would like to know the same. I am in the US but have a Qtek8300. I dont know if this update will have negative consequences since only the US versions have the HUMP or bigger antenna. ROM may be built to take advantage of that. The new radio version is designed to improve reception on the 850MHz/1900Mhz Bands (the ones in use in the USA) However should you wish to revert to the previous radio version follow the same steps in the first post but use the attached files instead. Your phone must have CID= 11111111 Phil This post has been edited by The Doctor: Aug 31 2006, 11:26
Attached File(s)
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Aug 31 2006, 15:42
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 5 Joined: 19th August 2005 Member No.: 145,216 Device(s): SMT 5600 |
QUOTE(The Doctor @ Aug 31 2006, 11:25) The new radio version is designed to improve reception on the 850MHz/1900Mhz Bands (the ones in use in the USA) However should you wish to revert to the previous radio version follow the same steps in the first post but use the attached files instead. Your phone must have CID= 11111111 Phil I doubt this is designed to improve reception on the 850/1900 mhz bands. this radio update is originally from an Orange C600 ROM, I believe. as far as I know (and I'm in the US, I'm not that familiar with Orange) they don't use those bands in Europe? I don't doubt that it may help the 'searching' issue, but I don't think it's designed for North American GSM issues. |
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Aug 31 2006, 17:28
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 Regular Group: Posters Posts: 53 Joined: 25th July 2006 From: Vancouver Member No.: 199,485 Device(s): T-mobile SDA |
This is more likely a Dopod ROM as it was in chinese. Not Orange. Either way, since Dopod is in Asia, I guess they still dont use the bands. Maybe it is something else, not just the bands.
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