New US Cellular Radio 2.18.02WV | New PRI 2.33_027

[diamondfuel]

Just got a brand new Touch Pro 2 (TP2) from US Cellular Direct Fulfillment and noticed NEW RADIO VERSION.
I compared my stats and here's what I've got.


OLD | NEW

ROM version: 2.01.573.3 | 2.01.573.3 (SAME)
ROM date: 10/16/09 | 10/16/09 (SAME)
Radio version: 2.18.00WV | 2.18.02WV
Protocol version: M76XXDCANPZM-6125 | M76XXDSDCANPZM-6125 (SAME)
Hardware version: 0004 | 004 (SAME)
PRL version: 15088 | 15075
PRI version: 1.63_027 | 2.33_027
ERI version: 0 | 0 (SAME)

[i4get75]

So, is there anyway to extract this for everyone else? Notice any improvements over your last phone?

[diamondfuel]

The reason I posted this info was to make people aware. There seems to be no noticeable difference in performance, other than improved battery life.
I am not aware of a way to extract the radio, however would love to attempt it so that it could be made available to others.
Any Suggestions??

[ekubahn]

Primary reason for the update was for their Evdo markets that just went hot.

[mugsy77]

Originally Posted by diamondfuel

Just got a brand new Touch Pro 2 (TP2) from US Cellular Direct Fulfillment and noticed NEW RADIO VERSION.
I compared my stats and here's what I've got.

Ya might want to post your finding in MR.X's Radio Collection thread:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=90342

He has US Cellular USC_2.18WV already, but not sure about the .02 like you found. He can extract Radio code and make an .exe so folks can update radio w/o losing data.

[skuddy]

Originally Posted by diamondfuel

Just got a brand new Touch Pro 2 (TP2) from US Cellular Direct Fulfillment and noticed NEW RADIO VERSION.
I compared my stats and here's what I've got.


OLD | NEW

ROM version: 2.01.573.3 | 2.01.573.3 (SAME)
ROM date: 10/16/09 | 10/16/09 (SAME)
Radio version: 2.18.00WV | 2.18.02WV
Protocol version: M76XXDCANPZM-6125 | M76XXDSDCANPZM-6125 (SAME)
Hardware version: 0004 | 004 (SAME)
PRL version: 15088 | 15075
PRI version: 1.63_027 | 2.33_027
ERI version: 0 | 0 (SAME)

i posted this in the stock rom thread a while ago. you can get the new stock rom with the new radio and PRI from US Cellulars website. (link to PCD) http://www.pcdphones.com/device-downloads/40-3g-mr, also enables 3g roaming. no more 2g outside of the USCC calling area. I thought USCC sent a letter about this out.

[Circlel05]

Originally Posted by skuddy

also enables 3g roaming. no more 2g outside of the USCC calling area. I thought USCC sent a letter about this out.

I hope this is true. I drive a truck and get tired of not getting 3g when I know I'm in a 3g area. If they sent a letter, it never arrived here. I flashed and will find out if it works tomorrow when I head out on the road again.

[Iguana775]

Originally Posted by skuddy

i posted this in the stock rom thread a while ago. you can get the new stock rom with the new radio and PRI from US Cellulars website. (link to PCD) http://www.pcdphones.com/device-downloads/40-3g-mr, also enables 3g roaming. no more 2g outside of the USCC calling area. I thought USCC sent a letter about this out.

So I wonder, if I flash this stock rom with the new radio and then flash a custom rom, will the radio still be the new one??? Might have to try...

[razorloves]

Originally Posted by Iguana775

So I wonder, if I flash this stock rom with the new radio and then flash a custom rom, will the radio still be the new one??? Might have to try...

custom roms dont change the radio or pri or prl

[Circlel05]

Originally Posted by Iguana775

So I wonder, if I flash this stock rom with the new radio and then flash a custom rom, will the radio still be the new one??? Might have to try...

I flashed the stock rom for the radio and reflashed a Mr. X ROM. You will keep the new radio. The new radio does gived you more 3G coverage. It used to only be 1X once I left OK on my way to CA. With the new radio I have had 3G all across I-40 in NM, AZ, and so far in CA. The TX panhandle was the only place I went back to 1X.