http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=742228
is it possible to develop this for our magic's ?
hayer said:
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is it possible to develop this for our magic's ?
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With Android anything is possible.
However this would be very difficult because there are dozens of different Magic/MyTouch devices. Each with a variety of radios, roms and hardware.
You would have to design an app that would allow you to somehow download and flash an engineering spl from the operating system, without bricking the device. I think most people would not volunteer for this. I know that I wouldn't.
im a n00b but im wondering if this app can get you root with an app can you not update/downgrade your radio in a similar way as well than?
hayer said:
im a n00b but im wondering if this app can get you root with an app can you not update/downgrade your radio in a similar way as well than?
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I don't think that you can upgrade your radio while your radio is active in the system. Besides it's very risky to update the radio on many MyTouch devices especially if you have a perfected spl.
How hard would it be to develop an app like this I know its a very risky job since a lot can go wrong. If you shut your phones connections would that not suffice in the radio being disabled as well?
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there was an app like that in a sticky thread for a very long time - relentless rooter or something like that.
And then the dev decided that it should be paid for. Here is his website.
http://relentlessappz.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_24&products_id=28
eyegor said:
there was an app like that in a sticky thread for a very long time - relentless rooter or something like that.
And then the dev decided that it should be paid for. Here is his website.
http://relentlessappz.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_24&products_id=28
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There you go.
Give it a try and let us know how it worked.
Good luck.
I've rooted my magic with this..I have the perfected SPL, old radio
..I don't know if I can flash custom rom though...
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Just like the Guide in general this is an attempt for people to go to for quick answers, to the commonly asked questions. I am going to try and put this in a quick reference so it is easier to go straight to the question you want.
To quickly jump to an Question and Answer please open up the search function on your browser and type the number and the letter.
Note: This is not here to take place of the Q&A section, and this is not to answer rom based questions.
General Questions:
1a. I'm a noob where do I start?
2a. What is the best rom?
-- 2b. What rom has the best battery life?
---- 2c. What rom has the least amount of bugs?
3a. My phones rooted can I install the OTA ?
General Rooting Questions:
4a. Why is the rooting process so complicated?
5a. What is a gold card?
--5b. Why am I having Trouble making a gold card?
----5c. After I have rooted my phone do I still need the goldcard to flash roms?
6a. Why do I have no wifi/sound after downgrade?
7a. Why is rage not found?
Radio and Network Questions:
8a. What radio should I flash?
-- 8b. How do I flash a Radio?
9a. What is a RIL?
-- 9b. How do I flash a RIL?
10a. Why Are my data speeds inconsistent?
11a. Why is my data not working?
Rom and Flashing Related Questions:
12a. How do I flash a rom?
-- 12b. What is a rom?
13a. How do I flash a kernel?
--- 13b. What is a kernel?
14a. How do I make a nandroid back up?
15a. How do I flash a Theme?
16a. How do I flash a boot animation?
17a. How do I flash a splash screen?
18a. Why does my phone show desire hd and not inspire 4g
19a. I don't have h+ anymore only h how do I fix this?
Backup and App questions:
20a. What is the best thing to use to back up apps?
21a. What is the best app to use to back up sms and mms?
22a. Why won't my app install correctly.
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General Questions:
1a. I am a noob where do I start?
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The best place to start if you ware wishing to root your phone is the Guide that is stickied in the General section. It will cover the two rooting methods currently available to us. It also covers general fixes for soft bricks, how to flash a rom (not just for beginners, but for every time you flash a rom). You can find the guidehere.
2a. What is the best rom?
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This question get asked time and time again. The question itself is extremely subjective. The honest answer is there really is no "best rom". It all depends on what the development team is doing to the rom, and what the flasher is looking for in a custom rom.
2b. What rom has the best battery life?
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This question is also very subjective. There are to many variables that come into play with roms to narrow it down or pick a specific rom. Things like signal, network, radio, ril, cpu settings, apps, widgets, and kernel all come into play. The only way to find out, is to see what works best for you and your needs.
2c. What rom has the least amount of bugs
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Every rom is different. The very nature of custom roms are to be in a constant state of beta. With that said every phone reacts differently to every rom. Even the stock rom that comes with the phone is subject to bugs, for instance the captivate was released with numerous bugs.
3a. My phones rooted can I install the OTA?
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The OTA (over the air) update will download on sense based roms, but no matter how many times you try the install will fail. There are two options, return to stock, and possibly loose the ability to root or wait 24-48 hours until the dev's come out with a rom based on the update.
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General Rooting Questions:
4a. Why is the rooting process so complicated?
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Unlike most phones the inspire requires you to not only create a gold card, but also to downgrade the radio and rom in order to perm root the phone. There is no easier way or way around it. Visonary and Gingerbreak will not work.
5a. What is a gold card?
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Basically you are editing the sd card, so that you can bypass the CID check.
5b. Why am I having trouble making a goldcard
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Some SD cards just will not work as gold cards. Confirmed working sd cards: Kingston, PKNY. Some samsung sd cards will work (the ones that typically come with the phone). Though please note: it may take as many as 10-20 tries before you actually make one, and you will need to format the sd card each time you try.
5c. After I have rooted my phone do I still need the goldcard to flash roms?
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No, once the rooting and s-off process has completed you will no longer need your gold card. You can format your gold card, or you can leave it as is, and use it as a normal sd card.
6a. Why do I have no wifi/sound after downgrade?
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The rom/radio used to downgrade the inspire is a native ACE rom/radio, though it is not native to the inspire. The rom does not have the correct drivers. You will need to flash a custom rom of your choice, along with the recommended radio for the rom.
7a. Why is rage not found?
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When your anti virus/malware is activated, rage will appear to the program as a virus/malware. Essentially Rage is a forkbomb used on android to gain root access. It is not a virus nor is it malware. In order to use rage you will need to deactivate your virus/malware software so it does not quarantine/delete it. After the rooting process you can turn your protection back on.
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Radio and Network Questions:
8a. What radio should I flash?
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This is once again one of those subjective questions. Every phone responds differently to every radio. The radio's signal and data strength will differ for every region. Essentially what may work for some one may not work for you.
8b. How do I flash a Radio?
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The safest way to flash a radio is through the bootloader (not to be confused with recovery). You will need to check the MD5sum of the radio to make sure the file is not corrupt, you are able to do this on your computer or on your phone which ever you choose. The file will be in the form of a pd95img.zip which is the update file name for the inspire. You can find Radio & RIL's along with instructions here.
9a. What is a RIL?
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Tribalartgod: Radio Interface Library. In the most basic of terms, this is the link between your hardware and software on your phone. Think of it as device drivers. You can use other RIL files with your radio, but having matched pairs can warrant better battery life, and more stability on your signal/data strength.
9b. How do I flash a RIL?
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A RIL is flashed the same as any rom mod, theme, or rom itself, through CWM (Clock Work Mod Recovery). You are going to want to make a nandroid back up before flashing.
10a. Why Are my data speeds inconsistent?
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This is very subjective as well. There are numerous factors that come into play such as: Radio, RIL, network strength, network load, and apn settings. If you are having consistently slow speeds take a look at this thread(HenryBravo) or this thread(id10terrordfw)
11a. Why is my data not working?
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This could be a combination of a few things, but the most common problems are that 1. The sim card/sd card cover is not on, 2. You still have the downgraded radio, 3. You have no APN under network>apn settings.
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Rom and Flashing Related Questions:
12a. How do I flash a rom?
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Instead of reiterating the steps I will link to the guide which has a "noob" friendly step by step guide. You can find it here.
12b. What is a rom?
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Essentially a rom is what you see on the screen. Of course it is a little more then that, but that is the easiest way to look at it.
13a. How do I flash a kernel?
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First you are going to want to make sure the kernel you flash is compatible with the rom and or phone you wish to flash it on. The steps for flashing a kernel are almost identical to flashing a rom, with one major exception you are NOT going to do a full wipe!
13b. What is a kernel?
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Essentially the kernel is what makes it happen. It is the software that tells the hardware to work with the software and vice versa.
14a. How do I make a nandroid back up?
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A nandroid back up is probably one of the most important things you can do before flashing. Essentially it is backing up the entire rom to include: Sms/mms, Contacts, APPS, book marks, personal settings. It does not include anything contained on different partitions, such as radios and splashscreens.
There are two processes to creating a nandroid backup. The first method is using rom manager and selecting back up current rom, with this method you can name the back up which will be saved on your sd-card. The other method involves booting into recovery and backing up from Clock work mod recovery, note with this method you will not be able to name the backup, but it will be saved on your sd card.
15a. How do I flash a Theme?
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You are going to use the same process as you would with a rom, except you are NOT going to do a full wipe. Note: The exception to this is if you are using a cm7 based rom that has theme manger installed, in which case it is installed just like an app.
16a. How do I flash a boot animation?
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Once again this will be the same method as flashing a rom, you will NOT being a full wipe though.
17a. How do I flash a splash screen?
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Splash screens are flashed through the bootloader, just like a radio. The splash screen will be in a pd98img.zip format.
18a. Why does my phone show desire hd and not inspire 4g
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Essentially the inspire is a desire hd with slight modifications. This seems to bother a lot of people, but in all honest it is really trivial.
Note: If you do convert your phones name to inspire from desire, carrier billing may not work on some roms.
19a. I don't have h+ anymore only h how do I fix this?
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There is nothing to fix, the H+ is purely cosmetic, essentially H=H+ there is no difference.
You will see this happen when your using a rom based on the desire/pyramid, the images only make a cameo appearance on att.
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Backup and App questions:
20a. What is the best thing to use to back up apps?
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This is a subjective question as well, there are two main apps used to back up apps along with the apps data. Titanium backup /pro and My back up pro.
Note: Restoring backup-ed apps + data may adversely effect the performance of a rom.
21a. What is the best app to use to back up sms and mms?
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Go sms and a few other apps have the ability to backup sms and mms, the phone doesn't natively have this function.
22a. Why won't my app install correctly.
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9 times out of 10 it was downloaded incorrectly, and will need to be re-downloaded and installed. In the other 1% of instances it is a compatibility issue with the rom you are using.
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I will be updating with the answers tomorrow night, once I get done with some school work.
If there is something you would like to see added, please let me know. This is in an effort to be as informative as possible and help cut down on the vindicated questions.
Great idea mudknot, keep up the good work.
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How about this one.
"I have weak wifi/no internet after rooting"
No Hay de Queso No Mas de Papa
Sweet. Great work once again, mudknot.
I'VE got one for you. I have a Inspire4G and I am running Coredroid 7.0 and have been trying to change the model name back to Inspire4g from Desire HD. I've tried to edit the\ build.prop=Model name and \manufacturer=HTC. Saved and rebooted but it didn't change the model name. I'm new to all this fun stuff and its just really bothersome to me for some reason. I've also tried to flash the GB_Patch_DHD_to_Inspire4G33.zip and where it's made for Leedroid Rom it changes my Rom name. I've tried to Search the forums here and @ Coredroid.com .But still have no luck at a good/working fix.
If anyone can help me out it would be really appreciated. Thanks
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You kind of missed the point of this post.
Its a place to reference questions that are commonly asked, your vest bet would be to post in the cordroid forum after you get 10 posts, or pm one of the coredroid team members.
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Something in reference to the missing H/H+ after flashing a rom and the insignificance of it might be in order. Also, perhaps a brief explanation of s-on/s-off might not be a bad idea.
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Definitions
Is there a chance you can make a definitions/list section? I have been playing with different roms and have found that ROMS, Kernels, etc can be confusing. What do I flash first? Do I need to flash the LeeKernel if I am going to run Cyanogen? etc.
The thing I see is a lot of development is being done that says something like "based on FroYo" but it takes a bit of research as a noob to figure out what FroYo is. Definitions of Kernels, Roms, etc with a list of what is what may ease this burden.
*Edited* I just re-read the link in MudKnot's Sig... What I am looking for is there. DOH!
Anyway... great site guys. Thanks for doing so much work.
is this something you guys want stickied?
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is this something you guys want stickied?
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Of course.
This is awesome. Thanks for taking the time to put it together. Already I see many of the questions I have listed here. Can't wait to read through it when its done!
Edit: Ive seen a few posts about people who may have bricked or soft bricked their phones. Maybe something that addresses that as well?
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This is awesome. Thanks for taking the time to put it together. Already I see many of the questions I have listed here. Can't wait to read through it when its done!
Edit: Ive seen a few posts about people who may have bricked or soft bricked their phones. Maybe something that addresses that as well?
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That is in the guide posted in general.
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Of course.
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I would ask to pm a mod then as it would look a little better coming from some one other then myself.
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Guys, why is it that an atrix can support my wifi strongest signal which is a VIZIO. my INspire reads only the normal ViZIO signal which speeds to 2.4ghz (and so does every other devices as my cpu). And I tried with a stock inspire and my custom one.
But the issue lies on one day I used the Atrix from a friend, and it read my VIZIO (HD) which signal runs up to 5ghz. Does it have to do with the radio or is the app. Or there is a hardware issue?
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Guys, why is it that an atrix can support my wifi strongest signal which is a VIZIO. my INspire reads only the normal ViZIO signal which speeds to 2.4ghz (and so does every other devices as my cpu). And I tried with a stock inspire and my custom one.
But the issue lies on one day I used the Atrix from a friend, and it read my VIZIO (HD) which signal runs up to 5ghz. Does it have to do with the radio or is the app. Or there is a hardware issue?
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Please post this in the q& a section. The main purpose of this thread is to answer commonly asked questions, it is mainly for reference.
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I am watching.
mudknot2005 said:
Please post this in the q& a section. The main purpose of this thread is to answer commonly asked questions, it is mainly for reference.
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You knew this was going to happen didn't you?
BTW thank you so much for all your work. It's good to see you back. I would have DIED without your sticky when I was rooting my Inspire....well maybe not die....I like to exaggerate sometimes...
Hey mud, you may want to add under the goldcard section the fact that you can reuse a goldcard to root other inspires.
The reason I posted here is because WiFi and radio signals are a common question. And dont get fooled by my newbie estatus. Ive been here from the beginin. I lost one acount by memory loss. And I know the rules I ask you because you have a radio thread
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Has anyone put together a list of what roms need what radio to go with it? I know a lot of people list what's needed but some don't. Is there a rule of thumb that falls into play?
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There's one floating around with all the radios. A general rule of thumb is gingerbread roms use the MR2 radio and newer. Hope that helps.
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Has anyone put together a list of what roms need what radio to go with it? I know a lot of people list what's needed but some don't. Is there a rule of thumb that falls into play?
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Can't go wrong with MR2. It was the 2nd radio released and has worked with everything out there.
Backup
Thanks for the reply.
One other thing on my mind is. Currently I'm still running the stock radio. If I create a backup using rom manager before putting the new radio on. Will the restore bring back the old radio as well? Or would that have to be done manually? I'm not sure exactly what gets backed up.
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Thanks for the reply.
One other thing on my mind is. Currently I'm still running the stock radio. If I create a backup using rom manager before putting the new radio on. Will the restore bring back the old radio as well? Or would that have to be done manually? I'm not sure exactly what gets backed up.
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Someone already answered you No in another thread. But I will answer here also in case of some Guests who are viewing looking for an answer.
You have to flash it each time you want to change the radio. It is a separate file must be flashed when you want a change. ROM Manager will not restore radios.
Hi,
i was asking myself if it's possible to extract the Stock FM Radio App from the Stock ROM? Or do i have to use a Sense ROM to use this App?
Greetings
What Rom are you on ??
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I found that it only works on Sense.
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I found that it only works on Sense.
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Oh, what a pity. But thanks for responding!
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Oh, what a pity. But thanks for responding!
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Why not give "Spirit FM Light" a try, and if it works then move up to its big brother "Spirit FM Radio Unlocked"? I know, you've got to pay for the light version as well - but hey, them's the breaks.
what radio do you guys use and find the best...i'm on the latest one from factory images and have issues it it cutting out....which do guys find the best for signal strength..?
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what radio do you guys use and find the best...i'm on the latest one from factory images and have issues it it cutting out....which do guys find the best for signal strength..?
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The radio issue depends on android version. If you are using 5.1 you woldn't fix it with flashing other radios.
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what radio do you guys use and find the best...i'm on the latest one from factory images and have issues it it cutting out....which do guys find the best for signal strength..?
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I am on 5.1, but I use the lrx radio, works best for me.
You have try a few to find out what works best for you.
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I am on 5.1, but I use the lrx radio, works best for me.
You have try a few to find out what works best for you.
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Hey thanks for the tip.....heres my observation....after letting the phone sit a while in one place witout moving
5.1 radio...............best -99 dbm worst -103 dbm.....steadily at -101
Lrx 5.01 radio...best -89dbm worst -93dbm......steadily at -91
Im pleased with this finally back to normal!!!!
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The radio issue depends on android version. If you are using 5.1 you woldn't fix it with flashing other radios.
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You can use any radio you want, just remember to backup first
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piperx said:
You can use any radio you want, just remember to backup first
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Yes. But you'll not be able to fix anything by doing this.
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Yes. But you'll not be able to fix anything by doing this.
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I don't get what you mean
Lxr radio fixed my problem, personally, for me, the 5.1 radio sucks, it indeed "fixed" my problem, if you indeed use the XDA search and google search you will find out that it "fixed" many others problem also.
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Radio is independent from the os, you can use any
LRX22C works best for me
forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/development/modem-nexus-5-flashable-modems-efs-t2514095
@piperx, @republicano
If OP by "have issues it it cutting out" means this: https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/o-UyGECxh2k[76-100] then he woudn't be able to fix issue by flashing different radios.
Sorry if I misunderstood all thing.
Regards, Zagor
Oh I see, I didn't know this bug existed,
I just assumed it was related to poor signal sorry.
I seen that before, I just don't have a problem anymore since switching radios, and mine cuts out bad on 5.1 radio.
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