[AUG 4] *12 Radios Available* Updated Touch Pro CDMA Radio Archive Thread - Page 66

money711 · #**651** (**permalink**) 02-27-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by razorloves

custom roms don't affect the radio, so it shouldn't make any difference changing the radio. you should ask in the root rom thread. are you sure you're not having the same problem on the stock rom, cause it might be a temporary network or tower problem.

before i flashed his most current rom i never had issues with connections i think i will give my cellular provider a call and see what they say. I think it was really weird though and i have been using custom rom for about a year now on TPs.

Thanks for your help!

diligentkane · #**652** (**permalink**) 02-28-2010, 06:04 PM

Hello to all . OK I stay in Pomona California and I wasn't getting good coverage out here . My signal was really weak in my apartment . I mean NO BARS . We had a thunder storm yesterday and my signal went through the roof . Even in the bathroom I had 3 to 6 bars , and I haven't even seen 6 bars with Metropcs network . I'm using a verizion radio 1.03.09v I think . I was wondering if Metropcs extended there coverage ? If there is anyone in SoCal then I hope this helps .

thatrapnerd · #**653** (**permalink**) 03-03-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by elykdogg

is there a radio that will allow me to access 4g speeds on sprint (im stuck on 1x most of the time)? im in lubbock tx

No sprints 4g is WiMax, there is no WiMax phones out yet. And it would not help your voice only data for now

Fred Doolie · #**654** (**permalink**) 03-11-2010, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by razorloves

these radio roms that are available in this thread do not change what network or tower you use. Flashing the verizon radio rom will not make your phone use the verizon network or towers.

Then what exactly will it make the phone do? This is so confusing.

**razorloves** · #**655** (**permalink**) 03-11-2010, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Fred Doolie

Then what exactly will it make the phone do? This is so confusing.

these radios affect the way your phone communicates with cell towers. More info in first post.

Fred Doolie · #**656** (**permalink**) 03-11-2010, 03:15 AM

Yes, thank you. I read that post at least five times but I don't get it!
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For instance I am currently under contract with Sprint but I'm using a Verizon radio with absolutely no problems.
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Doesn't a Verizon radio use Verizon's network and towers? If not, why is it a "Verizon" radio?
Sorry to be so dumb. I won't drag this topic on any further; just trying to understand.
Thank you.

**razorloves** · #**657** (**permalink**) 03-11-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred Doolie

Yes, thank you. I read that post at least five times but I don't get it!
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For instance I am currently under contract with Sprint but I'm using a Verizon radio with absolutely no problems.
UNQUOTE
Doesn't a Verizon radio use Verizon's network and towers? If not, why is it a "Verizon" radio?
Sorry to be so dumb. I won't drag this topic on any further; just trying to understand.
Thank you.

it's called a verizon radio because it came from a verizon touch pro. That doesn't mean it makes your phone use verizon network. The radio does not determine what network or tower you use. That is controlled by something completely different on your phone.

Fred Doolie · #**658** (**permalink**) 03-11-2010, 10:38 PM

OK got it. Now I understand. I was all excited because Sprint has horrible coverage out here (2 bars maybe?) and Verizon has massive coverage. I thought I could use the Verizon radio and access the Verizon tower about two blocks from here. Where's the nearest Sprint tower; about 90 miles from here? Seems like it. If I was in El Paso (90 miles from here) I'd have a perfect signal. Oh well. It was too good to be true. Darn darn darn! There's GOT to be a way to get a good signal and the 3G broadband I'm paying for instead of that sloooow 1X! I'll try all the radios anyway just for fun. Couldn't hurt. Thanks again. Maybe I need to hack my SIM card? I dunno.

**razorloves** · #**659** (**permalink**) 03-12-2010, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Fred Doolie

OK got it. Now I understand. I was all excited because Sprint has horrible coverage out here (2 bars maybe?) and Verizon has massive coverage. I thought I could use the Verizon radio and access the Verizon tower about two blocks from here. Where's the nearest Sprint tower; about 90 miles from here? Seems like it. If I was in El Paso (90 miles from here) I'd have a perfect signal. Oh well. It was too good to be true. Darn darn darn! There's GOT to be a way to get a good signal and the 3G broadband I'm paying for instead of that sloooow 1X! I'll try all the radios anyway just for fun. Couldn't hurt. Thanks again. Maybe I need to hack my SIM card? I dunno.

sim card? the sprint touch pro is cdma, not gsm. there's no place for a sim card.

Fred Doolie · #**660** (**permalink**) 03-12-2010, 04:02 PM

I haven't looked inside yet. The manual shows a sim card slot...[LOOKS INSIDE THE PHONE] ...Nope! It lies. It lies about the front camera and video-calling features too. Thanks for the clear-up. I'm going to try those radios as soon as I get up some nerve. Too many "I unlocked, flashed and then borked my HTC Touch Pro" messages around these boards. Now I see one that says he has the .40.000 SPL like my phone and totally borked it because of Sprint's new built-in relocker protection or something like that. Maybe I won't flash it until I find a stock original unmodified perfect proven tested Sprint-created stock .40.000 ROM image so I can put it back. I hear that ROM isn't out yet. Shoot, I'll dump mine and upload it if you guys tell me how in simple easy clear hold-my-hand steps. I'll trade you for a ROM that's lean mean and easy on the battery.