Database Info

[Q] Desire S loosing signal

Hi all,
A week ago I bought a brand new Desire S and installed latest CM 7.1 stable following the guide on cyanogemod Desire S Wiki using revolutionary 0.4pre4. Everything was smooth and nice, I flashed ROM and GAPPS and my phone is working absolutely perfectly... but there is one little problem...
I am using Desire to fetch my mails from 2 mailservers using IMAP every 30 mins. But when the phone is switching between network modes i.e. HSDPA -> EDGE or EDGE -> GSM or any other way, I am disconnected from operator network for about 10 seconds until the network mode changes and everything is fine after that, until there is another network mode switch.
This happens for me about 10 times a day, so my phone sometimes appears that It is turned off for people who want to call me. Immediately after connecting to network I get a missed call SMS from my operator.
Interesting thing is, that when I disable email fetching, disable background data transfer and disable network data, the phone works fine without "blackouts".
Can someone help me with this problem? Maybe a radio issue?
Some more info:
ROM: Cyanogenmod 7.1.0 Desire S
Recovery: Revolutionary CWM v4.0.1.4
HBOOT: 6.98.1002
Kernel: 2.6.35.14-cyanogenmod+ [email protected] #1
Radio: 20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M

There is a newer radio-file online.
Maybe it's solving your problem.
I'm using MIUI and never had such problems, but i'm interested in flashing CM, so please report if the problem is gone by flashing newer radio!

Which radio version are you using?
Today I am testing 2G only switch so I am on EDGE data only.

Flashing radios is safe......, but a bad radio flash will instantly brick your phone.
You are using 1.47.401.4 radio, try updating to the 2.10.401.5 one.

Thanks for reply.
Shoud I flash something else with the radio?
I have 20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04 downloaded from cmw.22aaf3.com
Another I have is ftom OTA update zip file OTA_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.8-1.47.401.4_release_225210fmxlt12djw1sr7y5.zip where is one radio.img in formware.zip file too - version unknown
So Which one to flash?
and if so, which method should I use to flash radio? The Android SDK one or the ZIP + Bootloader one?

MyroLM said:
Shoud I flash something else with the radio?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
no need
MyroLM said:
I have 20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04 downloaded from cmw.22aaf3.com
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
this file is what ur looking for! check md5-checksum before flashing!
MyroLM said:
and if so, which method should I use to flash radio? The Android SDK one or the ZIP + Bootloader one?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Both will work, i'm using method by using bootloader normaly

Strangely I had the same issues as you on Endymion.
Then I updated radio to the latest.
It worked well.
Then I went to CM7. It was fine for a while, but now I'm losing signal with no 3G bars and its not switching automatically to 2G like it should when It has no 3G signal!
EDIT:
After really reading your post, I realise my issue is no way like yours! Yours seems really bad. Update your radio.
-------------------------------
Sent from my HTC Desire S

So, here we go with the results
I flashed 20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04, md5sum checked OK, update sucess, but phone with no signal...
I flashed 20.48.30.0822U_3822.09.08.20, md5sum checked OK, update sucess, but phone with no signal again...
I flashed 20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03 back, md5sum checked OK, update sucess, but phone with no signal again...
... what now ... ?

After each flash wiped cache and Dalvik...

in your telephone-info there is shown the new radio after every flash?
do you have removed the batterycover, because there is integrated the antenna of your device!

mouzzza said:
in your telephone-info there is shown the new radio after every flash?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, correct number every time.
mouzzza said:
do you have removed the batterycover, because there is integrated the antenna of your device!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, the cover is at its place where it should be. Somehow I did the trick and I am back online with 20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03 on 2G only for now.
I read somwhere in the forum that ENG HBOOT is required for new radios... Are you sure I dont need to flash eng hboot it before new radio ??

MyroLM said:
Somehow I did the trick and I am back online with 20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03 on 2G only for now
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
in your area 3g is actually available?
may it helps to go outside, to find your net for the first time!
did you set an accesspoint for 3g?
may you have to set automatic settings, rather than 3g/2g-only?!
MyroLM said:
I read somwhere in the forum that ENG HBOOT is required for new radios... Are you sure I dont need to flash eng hboot it before new radio ??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
using same hboot as you, never had problems on flashing radio-files!

yes, in my area there is 3g, when I turn off 2g only switch there is a problem described in my first post, so i am on 2g for now just to keep phone connected to network.
main problem is when i am driving and the phone is switching network modes.
so I give 20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04 today another chance, try to flash if again.
but i am woried about stucking on HTC logo after flash :-( and brick it.

MyroLM said:
but i am woried about stucking on HTC logo after flash :-( and brick it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i already had the problem for several times, and i also pulled out the battery (you shouldn't do that)!
only had to boot into bootloader, start recovery, wipe all partitions, flash rom and was having fun again with my device
this thread could help you, if really stuck on HTC logo
For your real problem on loosing the signal, did you ever tried out using actual stock rom, or another custom one like MIUI?
i used MIUI from 2010-08 till yesterday, now trying out CM7.1 for some days

I have the same or a very similar problem. I have the stock rom.
I already had 3 different desire s motherboard's and 2 different display's.
The first Desire S i had, with android 2.3.3, had a excellent signal. Due some problems i had, the phone bricked and had to go to HTC to repair.
HTC replaced the motherboard and update the version of the android to 2.3.5 and ever since the signal caption, the signal switch was working very bad.
The phone went to a second repair because of this, new phone, and again with android 2.3.5. The problems persisted.
I also tested with different SIM cards, from different mobile operators.
So, my conclusion is either android 2.3.5 or this new versions of Desire S have problems with signal caption and signal switch.
So as you, i need some help with this issue!

mouzzza said:
i already had the problem for several times, and i also pulled out the battery (you shouldn't do that)!
only had to boot into bootloader, start recovery, wipe all partitions, flash rom and was having fun again with my device
this thread could help you, if really stuck on HTC logo
For your real problem on loosing the signal, did you ever tried out using actual stock rom, or another custom one like MIUI?
i used MIUI from 2010-08 till yesterday, now trying out CM7.1 for some days
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But when I reboot to recovery it will flash the radio again I think.
i hate stock roms, and dont like MIUI design That is why I am using Cyanogen
Anyway if I use 2G only switch, the phone is stable as rock both calls and data transfer.
EDIT: OK, flashed 20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04 sucessfully, signal OK, I will see what happens whet metwork mode switches

@Green Hawk:
give us more information about your device please, which radio you're using? Did they flash actual radion also?
@MyroLM:
report if the problem is still there or it's gone with flashing the rom

I am still testing new radio, but looks good Give me some days let you know...

Hi All,
I have a similar problem with the latest CM7.1 nightly builds (Reaper, jorgen2009). I never saw this with older CM7.1 versions, e.g. Nexx version, ICS, MIUI oder Endymion.
I have WLAN on and leave my house. Phone switches to 2G/3G..., so far so good. When I return home, The WLan sign in the status bar appears again, everything seems to be fine, but I have no connection. I get no data via WLan until I swicth WLan off and on again.
Radio is the latest from 2.10.401.5.
Best Regards
Wrapp

Had similar problems, upgrading to the latest radio helped. I got stuck on the HTC screen and I went through flashing RUU's and unlocking bootloaders back and forth... when the only thing that needs to be done is to wipe the cache.
Learned a lot about bootloaders though. But my warranty got void because i did the htcdev unlock... (Sorry for OT)

Wi-Fi PROBLEM AFTER UPDATE TO 4.0.3

Hello to all!
Just want to create this thread hoping to help others
I am not a developer, but got my own unlock shop
My clients do bring many Sensation phones which have problem with Wi-Fi after update to 4.0.3
I did try all methods just to fix it:
1.JTAG soldering, repair boot, flash radio zone, changes hboot version. after flash with older software
2. Root the phone, install supersu, install Wi-Fi fix .apk
did solve many phones, but yesterday another client brought another phone with the same Wi-Fi problem.
I said to myself: easy tiger! perhaps there is another shortest way!
All I have done is: go into Bootloader Mode > Factory Reset & VIOLA!
After reset Wi-Fi works like a charm.
All I ask is, please. Who have sauch a problem, just do this step & confirm in this thread.
Kind Regards

Factory reset via bootloader mode works like a charm. Been having the same problem and doing factory reset under setting, but doesn't work. Thanks for the info man.

dint work for me. so rooted the device! works fine now!

nitinchuri said:
dint work for me. so rooted the device! works fine now!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hello,
can you please tell me what did you just did in details cause i tried every thing i ddi't slove the wifi issu and what hboot you use ? firmeware, kernel, rom ... can you tell all that
Thank you

This is the most common problem encounter during the OTA updates. I would suggest install the right RUU if you want stock ROM its better than the OTA updates.

I had issues with the OTA as well, my phone would say no Sim card but when i placed it in another phone it worked just fine. T mobile support told me that the update did something that wouldn't allow non 4g sims to communicate with the device, I originally had the MyTouch4g. So i went over to a T mobile Store to switch my sim with a 4g sim out but the problem still remained the same. Called support again and they warrantied out my phone and sent me a replacement within 2 days. Just sharing my experience with OTA issue.

[Q] HELP! Desperate here. WIND htc amaze ROM

Hello,
Hope you guys can help me. I'm lost right now. (COMPLETE NOOB)
Yesterday I rooted my htc amaze 4g with Hasoon's tool and it worked. Then I installed the Speed 8.0 rom on my phone and everything worked except that it did not recognized my mobile data. I could not even see the 4g in the corner next to the signal symbol.
After that I thought my Wind phone might not be 100% compatible with that ROM (since the rom might be for tmobile phones or something) so I tried the FastAmaze rom but the same. Now I'm trying to go back to the Stock rom, but I cant.
I tried downloading the RUU but once I start the process, it can not be completed. I don't get an exact error it only tells me that the usb might not be connected to the phone or to check the battery. I tried the same thing many times.
I really need data on my phone (Plus I'm paying for it). Can someone help me to restore the STOCK rom or to get data in the Speed or Fast Amaze rom? To avoid future problems I would prefer to just stick to the Stock rom, but if is not possible then as long as I can get data on my phone I'm happy.
A 1000 thank you to all of you.
PLEASE HELP!!!! (Again, I'm desperate)

[HELP] Htc One S S3

Hello. I have an htc one s s3. When i bought the phone everything was ok. When i decide to try some roms i faced the helicoptering problem. While i am in a phone call the phone is helicoptering and it is really annoying. I have try cm, viper rom and some others but it's still the same. Anyone have any solution ? If not, how can i go back to factory rom ? I repeat that BEFORE i change ROM everything was ok. Thank you.
EDIT: i know that this is a hardware issue that has to do with signal (i cannot turn one of GSM and WCDMA on because i don't have enough signal strength i try it) but i cannot understand why this happen when i change rom

anyone ?

i really need to go back to the stock ROM but i don't know how to check which one i had .. how can i find it ?

[Completed] htc M8 only 1x after reset

Hello, having some troubles with data. Phone calls and text work fine. I have an HTC one m8, viperone rom, on PPC. A few nights ago I let my battery completely drain to the point that it would get stuck on boot screen. So I did a factory reset, that got me out of the bootloop but since then I only have data when im on 1x, nor 3g or 4g, says mobile data disconnected. I have been using roms for a few years, no expert but i know enough to check the basic when troubleshooting. So next i tried installing a new sim card, same issue. Next I flashed the same 5.1 rom, same issue. I downloaded the latest rom from viper, 6.1 installed fine but now no data at all. So tried all the reboots, reinserted the card, airplane mode, modes, etc.....
Do i need to install a new radio firmware? I currently have the 1.12
Or did I mess up the divice with the battery completely draining?
Hopefully its a noob error I can fix with some advice from you guru's
Much thanks in advance!!
Bill

Duplicate.
Thread closed.