[RESOLVED] Cannot re-flash radio firmware on 9020a no matter what. - Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've tried just about everything to flash a new version of the radio firmware on my 9020a. I've used the Radio Flashing Guide and tried every version available for the 9020a. Each time, the flash reports that it was successful, but no matter which one I choose, baseband still shows I'm running i9020aucke1 when I boot it back up.
I've also flashed the stock ICS OTA update 4.04 for the 9020a, thinking "well, THAT has to do it." but still I'm stuck on cke1.
Are there permissions that may be wrong? Is there anything else I can do? I want to flash a new radio because e1 is terrible for me. It won't switch between "3g" to "H" and just spins it's wheels and I get no data. Sometimes I get ZERO signal. If I reboot or switch Airplane Mode on & off, data comes back and works for a while, but then reverts back to working like crap.
Thanks a lot.
Update
I was trying to flash via Clockworkmod. I used ADB FASTBOOT and the radio is now on J1.
So, if Clockworkmod isn't working, use ADB FASTBOOT.

metalgeek said:
I've tried just about everything to flash a new version of the radio firmware on my 9020a. I've used the Radio Flashing Guide and tried every version available for the 9020a. Each time, the flash reports that it was successful, but no matter which one I choose, baseband still shows I'm running i9020aucke1 when I boot it back up.
I've also flashed the stock ICS OTA update 4.04 for the 9020a, thinking "well, THAT has to do it." but still I'm stuck on cke1.
Are there permissions that may be wrong? Is there anything else I can do? I want to flash a new radio because e1 is terrible for me. It won't switch between "3g" to "H" and just spins it's wheels and I get no data. Sometimes I get ZERO signal. If I reboot or switch Airplane Mode on & off, data comes back and works for a while, but then reverts back to working like crap.
Thanks a lot.
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What recovery and what version are you using?

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Unable to update Radio

Hi,
I followed this guide for rooting and JF'ing my G1: http://www.androidandme.com/2009/05...r-rooting-your-android-g1-to-install-cupcake/
Everything worked fine but I cannot for the life of me get the radio to update.
It's stuck on Baseband: 62.33.20.08H_1.22.12.29
I downloaded the HTC radio update, renamed it to update.zip and followed to install procedure (home+power, alt-s).
I have tried wiping the phone beforehand etc. as well, but doesn't seem to make a difference.
It does not show any errors or anything, and seems to complete successfully, but the baseband never gets updated.
Is there something else I can try?
Thanks
If I were you, my next step would be to reflash jf.
Also, did you install the new radio update before jf 1.5? I heard that was the right way to do it.
I've tried reflashing to 1.0, reflashing radio back to original, then updating radio, updating OS - radio version still stuck on the same :/
is the official radio update signed with testkeys or "official" key?
i got my update package from haykuro's site and it worked fine.
you could also try reflashing the recovery image as suggested in the steps to get root, then update the radio image again. also remember to press home+back and wait till the phone reboots itself.
What's the radio package you're using? (Link/filename)
If it's not http://sapphire-port-dream.googlecode.com/files/ota-radio-2_22_19_26I.zip, then it's the wrong one.
>>If it's not http://sapphire-port-dream.googlecod..._22_19_26I.zip, then it's the wrong one.
This is the radio package I'm using.
>>you could also try reflashing the recovery image as suggested in the steps >>to get root, then update the radio image again. also remember to press >>home+back and wait till the phone reboots itself.
Have reflashed back to original firmware (removing root and hardspl), then tried RC7->RC8 upgrade (radio is not updated) and then OTA update to Android 1.5.. again the radio isn't updated.
I have also tried keeping the phone rooted, and manually updating to stock android 1.5.. again radio isn't updated..
I'm all out of ideas?!
It's starting to sound like you've got a bad EEPROM to me. Does it go through all the normal steps? It should unpack the update, prompt you for a reboot, show a pic of a chip with an arrow pointing to it, and finally reboot again. No errors reported?
Hi,
Thanks for your response.
You're right - it goes through the entire procedure 'successfully,' i.e. it reports no errors and prompts for reboot, then does another reboot cycle after the 'unpacking' logo.
Just for everyones benefit:
Got the handset replaced - must have been a bad EEPROM as mikedmayer suggested.
I'm glad you were able to do that. What did you tell T-mobile? I can just imagine the blank look on the cust-serv's face when you try to tell them you think it's got a bad EEPROM because when you try to flash the radio it wouldn't take. Either that or them asking you why you're trying to flash your own radio.

No Service - Is my phone sim locked?

Hello, I upgraded my nexus s to 2.3.3 and the new radio xkb1, I also tried xkb3 but I get no service still. I even changed apn settings etc.. nothing works!
I tried modaco rom (2.3.3) and stock rom 2.3.3.
WHen I put it in airplane mode, my simcard network comes up (GiffGaff UK) but cannot do anything as it says phone is in airplane mode.
What shall I do? I think it is the radio but I done know how to downgrade the radio to 2.3.1 radio?
did it work before you Flashed the radio for unknown reason?
i'll suggest a complete wipe of the phone and restore back to a stock ROM or stock nandroid backup and see if it works
the thing is that I cant find an 2.3.1 radio?
Happened to me just flashed the radio back, you can get the radio.img:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11686273&postcount=14
fastboot flash radio radio.img

[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?
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no need
MyroLM said:
I have 20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04 downloaded from cmw.22aaf3.com
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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?
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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.
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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?
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Yes, correct number every time.
mouzzza said:
do you have removed the batterycover, because there is integrated the antenna of your device!
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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
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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 ??
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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.
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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
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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)

[Q] Can't Connect to Wifi

I searched around and couldn't find a definitive answer. The problem I'm having is connecting to wifi at all.
After getting a phone replacement, I unlocked the bootloader, flashed CWM recovery, rooted, flashed CM 10 nightly 09/29 and GApps but when I booted, I could not connect to wifi at all...I can't even turn on wifi because the toggle is greyed out. I have tried reflashing several times and even tried a different rom. but still no luck. Anyone else have this problem or know how I can fix it? I rely heavily on wifi because of ****ty data in my dorm. Any help would be much appreciated!
jaker.the.skater said:
I searched around and couldn't find a definitive answer. The problem I'm having is connecting to wifi at all.
After getting a phone replacement, I unlocked the bootloader, flashed CWM recovery, rooted, flashed CM 10 nightly 09/29 and GApps but when I booted, I could not connect to wifi at all...I can't even turn on wifi because the toggle is greyed out. I have tried reflashing several times and even tried a different rom. but still no luck. Anyone else have this problem or know how I can fix it? I rely heavily on wifi because of ****ty data in my dorm. Any help would be much appreciated!
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Hello,
What was the version of software on you phone before rooting, was it a T-Mobile phone? The newest version for T-Mobile has created is issues for roms that aren't the same version.
Rsotbiemrptson
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
Yep, just found out that was the issue. kinda sucks because I'd rather have jelly bean! Oh well guess I'll deal with no wifi till a fix comes out.
why does the Ruu not work anymore i want to take my phone back to where the wifi works..... i have a cwm backup from before the update but that did not even fix the problem
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Well i got the wifi back. ( and the OTA update ? again )
Relocked the phone boot loader
I opened the RUU
took the Rom.zip from the folder.
took the stock recovery img
flashed the stock recovery img
start the phone back up
downloaded the update again. ( 4.0.4 )
did all the waiting etc
phone powers down reboots applies the updates to it self.
powers back up updating completed
WIFI WORKING.
go to try and do the ruu.exe again but no it says error 140( i think ) wrong bootloader version.
This update changes the bootloader to version 1.14___ So now the phone is non tamperd and says relocked so back to stock ( YAY )(((for now))))( i think lol )
Most importantly the Wifi is working.
If anyone wants i can take and give the files from the RUU ( not the whole zip but what ever img's you want from it ) Just send me a PM i will mail it to ya.
YousufWalton said:
why does the Ruu not work anymore i want to take my phone back to where the wifi works..... i have a cwm backup from before the update but that did not even fix the problem
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Well i got the wifi back. ( and the OTA update ? again )
Relocked the phone boot loader
I opened the RUU
took the Rom.zip from the folder.
took the stock recovery img
flashed the stock recovery img
start the phone back up
downloaded the update again. ( 4.0.4 )
did all the waiting etc
phone powers down reboots applies the updates to it self.
powers back up updating completed
WIFI WORKING.
go to try and do the ruu.exe again but no it says error 140( i think ) wrong bootloader version.
This update changes the bootloader to version 1.14___ So now the phone is non tamperd and says relocked so back to stock ( YAY )(((for now))))( i think lol )
Most importantly the Wifi is working.
If anyone wants i can take and give the files from the RUU ( not the whole zip but what ever img's you want from it ) Just send me a PM i will mail it to ya.
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So did you use the 1.84 ruu? And you did this after applying the tmobile ota?

[Q] no signal...any help appreciated

picked up a used m8. Which had cm11 pre installed (fine with me it's what I'm used to running on my old galaxy nexus) just picked up a new sim card today and put the new sim in and it should be active but it wont pick up any vzw service (no bars just the empty triangle like shape) Any thoughts on how to get it to pick up signal?
When I hold vol down and power on I can see the following
CID - VZW__001
HBOOT - 3.16.0.0000
RADIO - .89.20.0321
OS 1.55.605.2
Appears to have the new radios and software.....
Normally, I would just restore the backup but there was no back up on the phone.
My first thought is to try flashing the most recent radios to see if that's it, but can this be done through .zip file in cwm or twrp? Or must they be flashed via fastboot?
Second thought is to reflash the stock 4.4.2 ruu then do factory reset.
Third thought....Is there anything else that I can do?
I wanted to get input from those who are more knowledgeable than myself on what would be the best method for proceeding..
Thanks
Drootz! said:
picked up a used m8. Which had cm11 pre installed (fine with me it's what I'm used to running on my old galaxy nexus) just picked up a new sim card today and put the new sim in and it should be active but it wont pick up any vzw service (no bars just the empty triangle like shape) Any thoughts on how to get it to pick up signal?
When I hold vol down and power on I can see the following
CID - VZW__001
HBOOT - 3.16.0.0000
RADIO - .89.20.0321
OS 1.55.605.2
Appears to have the new radios and software.....
Normally, I would just restore the backup but there was no back up on the phone.
My first thought is to try flashing the most recent radios to see if that's it, but can this be done through .zip file in cwm or twrp? Or must they be flashed via fastboot?
Second thought is to reflash the stock 4.4.2 ruu then do factory reset.
Third thought....Is there anything else that I can do?
I wanted to get input from those who are more knowledgeable than myself on what would be the best method for proceeding..
Thanks
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The info you posted isn't the new radios or the new firmware. Try flashing the 4.4.3 firmware from my firmware thread..update that an see what happens. You can find my firmware thread in Vzw m8 development.
OK I'll give that a try and report back
Ok I followed the directions and now I get signal in the triangle and an LTE connection. (Thank you Tigerstown much appreciated)
Now, When I hold vol down and power on I can see the following
CID - VZW__001
HBOOT - 3.18.0.0000
RADIO - 1.09.20.0702
OS - 2.21.605.2
but when I go to place a call it says "Mobile network not available"
After CM boots When I go into Settings > then about phone> then status everything looks normal shows verizon wireless under network but a few lines below under Service State is says "voice: Out of service, data: in service"???
Any ideas on what else I should do to get it to be able to make phone calls? Should I try flashing the radios via fastboot? Since I just used the sdcard method mentioned in your post instead of the fastboot method to update?
and strangely enough also under status a few lines below that it shows Mobile network state of connected.
feel like I'm close, just missing something.....Anyone more knowledgeable than myself have any ideas to get it to be able to make calls?
Thanks
Drootz! said:
Ok I followed the directions and now I get signal in the triangle and an LTE connection. (Thank you Tigerstown much appreciated)
Now, When I hold vol down and power on I can see the following
CID - VZW__001
HBOOT - 3.18.0.0000
RADIO - 1.09.20.0702
OS - 2.21.605.2
but when I go to place a call it says "Mobile network not available"
After CM boots When I go into Settings > then about phone> then status everything looks normal shows verizon wireless under network but a few lines below under Service State is says "voice: Out of service, data: in service"???
Any ideas on what else I should do to get it to be able to make phone calls? Should I try flashing the radios via fastboot? Since I just used the sdcard method mentioned in your post instead of the fastboot method to update?
and strangely enough also under status a few lines below that it shows Mobile network state of connected.
feel like I'm close, just missing something.....Anyone more knowledgeable than myself have any ideas to get it to be able to make calls?
Thanks
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Flash a sense Rom...Fastboot the stock recovery I have posted. An backup all you file on your phone to a pc an remove sd card then do a factory reset an see what happens. Very good possibility this will work.. let me know what happens
Tigerstown said:
Flash a sense Rom...Fastboot the stock recovery I have posted. An backup all you file on your phone to a pc an remove sd card then do a factory reset an see what happens. Very good possibility this will work.. let me know what happens
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So I downloaded VZW stock pre-rooted rom and as soon as I booted up everything started working as it should. Didn't even get to removing sd or re-flash stock recovery or factory reset. I might do that eventually as I do want to go back to CM or maybe viper rom. But I def. wanted to report back and say thank you for your help! I really appreciated it!
Drootz! said:
So I downloaded VZW stock pre-rooted rom and as soon as I booted up everything started working as it should. Didn't even get to removing sd or re-flash stock recovery or factory reset. I might do that eventually as I do want to go back to CM or maybe viper rom. But I def. wanted to report back and say thank you for your help! I really appreciated it!
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Make a backup an try to flash viper. Worse case it don't work rt an you just restore your backup. Glad to hear all up an running.

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