[Jan 15th New Sprint Radio V1.11.00F] Official CDMA Diamond Radio Thread

[meatgel]

Originally Posted by bugzy

is there any thread that people post their location and their rating of radios similar to the xda ones, but for CDMA?

I haven't seen one. It's either read all of the thread or try them yourself I guess. I liked the Telus radio, but am just fine with the newest sprint radio. I'm in colorado. I don't see too much variation with the radios because I am in a strong sprint signal area. If you are in a low signal area you'll be able to tell the difference pretty quick.

The radio changes won't hard reset your phone, so just flash 'em.

[bugzy]

We'll im in San Diego, CA

and so far so good with the V1.11.x radio

[robotphood]

What kind of battery improve have you been seeing shortbus?

[shortbus182]

Originally Posted by robotphood

What kind of battery improve have you been seeing shortbus?

I usually am screwing with my phone most the day, streaming music, youtube, and games, which usually require a charge mid afternoon. Not a huge difference here. Where I saw the difference is those days I leave it alone. With previous radios, (original sprint was horrible) I could expect 50-60% at end of day with little to no usage. I was surprised to find my charge still at 82% mid-afternoon. I believe this was touched on in post 952-956. Currently I have one bar on my phone. When I go to make a call, my signal jumps to three bars. Seems to me this is what is making the difference.

[painkillers]

I'm a new noob here and this may sound stupid but but how do you flash a radio. I've searched but cant find a step by step tutorial

[skeegcpp]

Originally Posted by painkillers

I'm a new noob here and this may sound stupid but but how do you flash a radio. I've searched but cant find a step by step tutorial

First, what carrier you on, cuz that is important when flashing anything??? but depending on your carrier and phone do u have? i wud go here and just type in "flash radio (then your carrier)"
to answer, first flash bootloader, then unlocker. now, u can flash radio and rom versions. sounds easy, but read up some more on it before attempting. still need that info to be more useful or search "flash radio tutorial"

[painkillers]

thanks

[Journeyjeans]

Well, I might as well throw my brief 2 cents in for the 1.11.00F Radio (Sprint)

I made one phone call (5min) and have been tethering for about an hour. Two things:

1. The tether speed is a little slower than the Original Radio with Juicy 4.4 ROM. But it is faster than Stock ROM with original Radio and OMJ's last stable release.

2. VERY LITTLE HEAT. Seriously in the past, I could fry an egg right now on my Diamond......not anymore. It's warm, sure, but not even THAT warm. It's cooler than even my Mogul was.

So, with that said, I'm going to try out the Telus Radio for speed, and pray that it keeps the same lukewarmness of the Sprint Radio.

I'll say this though, good job Sprint. I was seriously worried as I just got my Diamond as was like "This thing's HOT as HELL!" after like a 2 min convo. Not anymore. An hour tethering (Images, Video) and counting. Nice!

[pjsnyc]

Originally Posted by shortbus182

I usually am screwing with my phone most the day, streaming music, youtube, and games, which usually require a charge mid afternoon. Not a huge difference here. Where I saw the difference is those days I leave it alone. With previous radios, (original sprint was horrible) I could expect 50-60% at end of day with little to no usage. I was surprised to find my charge still at 82% mid-afternoon. I believe this was touched on in post 952-956. Currently I have one bar on my phone. When I go to make a call, my signal jumps to three bars. Seems to me this is what is making the difference.

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the battery drain quicker when there are 'fewer bars'?

[intx]

I went from Stock Sprint to latest sprint.

Wasn't much of a difference, basically the same except the phone stayed cooler.

Flashed to Verizon, MAJOR difference(3 bars extra everywhere, 2 bars where I had no service before) and same amount of heat.

I live in a heavily rural area.