[Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update - Removed.

[cole2kb]

Re: [Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update - Restored!

The easiest way to describe my increased coverage is this: I used to have two spots at work where I'd have to set my phone to send/receive texts, and could never make calls unless I stepped outside. After this update, it's not perfect, but I can walk around and call, and text without much problem.

 

[Nick23n]

Re: [Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update - Restored!

OK...
When I first rooted my phone months ago to run Backside, I used from manager to put cwm recovery on my phone and that was the only time I ever used that app and deleted off my phone and NEVER used it again. Whenever I flash something I ALWAYS use cwm recovery by holding down the buttons at boot. Will it be ok if I install this via cwm recovery or will I have to put another recovery on my phone to flash it?
I have the V w/ the novatek screen.

 

[Vishwar]

Re: [Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update - Restored!

Is this an actual new radio update, or is this the radio that comes with the 2.2.2 Optimus V?

Maybe this is why some people see an improvement, while others don't?

 

[anthonycr]

Re: [Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update - Restored!

Is this an actual new radio update, or is this the radio that comes with the 2.2.2 Optimus V?

Maybe this is why some people see an improvement, while others don't?

Excellent point....

 

[SuppliedRelic]

Successfully flashed using CWM 3.2.0.1.

Sent from my LG-VM670 running Alien CM7 v1.2++ using Tapatalk

 

[Ph1Man]

Re: [Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update - Restored!

I flashed this on CWM 4 with no issues, thank you LeslieAnn.
Also, I wanted to update my PRL but, the most recent one I found was the one posted in September on xda ( [HOWTO] Change PRL on Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V (5/06/2011) - xda-developers look at update 7). Does anyone know where i can find a more recent PRL?

 

[Nick23n]

Successfully flashed using CWM 3.2.0.1.

Sent from my LG-VM670 running Alien CM7 v1.2++ using Tapatalk

Thanks for letting me know that. Flashed it and it worked.

 

[krowley3]

Re: [Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update - Restored!

I flashed this on CWM 4 with no issues, thank you LeslieAnn.
Also, I wanted to update my PRL but, the most recent one I found was the one posted in September on xda ( [HOWTO] Change PRL on Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V (5/06/2011) - xda-developers look at update 7). Does anyone know where i can find a more recent PRL?

I posted a link to the most current Sprint PRL in post 159 of this thread. The most current is 60685 and it was released on March 1st. I am running it on my Optimus V as we speak with no problems.

 

[A.I.]

Re: [Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update - Restored!

Just a note, if Jerry still follows up in this, maybe it can be a start to alleviate issues with the Optimus S OTA working on the OV if he still plays with it. The phones are pretty much the same (sans key mapping) but the radio stuff/data was always the issue.

 

[anthonycr]

Re: [Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update - Restored!

I gave in and flashed!

Oh dang!!!! This radio gave me 4G LTE... just downloaded the newest ics Rom in four seconds :jawdrops:

There's nothing shiny about this, its pure amazingness!!

 

[rhea]

Re: [Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update - Restored!

I may be incredibly stupid and missed something really important, but was I supposed to lose data connection with this? I have bobzhome recovery so flashed the radio. All seemed to be fine. Calls ok, but no data. I will try the "undo steps" posted for the touch recovery if necessary. Any help? Data is the only reason I have this phone.

EDIT: It looks like the data is returning, but it's so slow. Maybe it will improve. It looked like it went from one bar to no bars. Then, one bar returned. No improvement, it appears. I normally get three little bars on my Sprint Palm Centro. FWIW, I do have the 2.2.2 model.

 

[klei121]

Re: [Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update - Restored!

I'm sorry for not being very experienced at this. I wanted to install this radio update.

I currently have the stock rom 2.2.1. Do I need to have IHO or some other rom installed first before doing the radio update?

 

[PacifistRiot]

Re: [Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update - Restored!

I'm sorry for not being very experienced at this. I wanted to install this radio update.

I currently have the stock rom 2.2.1. Do I need to have IHO or some other rom installed first before doing the radio update?

All you need is Bobzhome's recovery. Then you just install the zip from the recovery and you're done.

 

[Whyzor]

Re: [Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update - Restored!

For those who have flashed this update, when you report on how much it changed things could you specify what your coverage was before and after? It seems that the people with terrible coverage are seeing improvements but those with better coverage haven't seen real improvements. I want to see if we can really find a correlation.

Maybe OP could make a poll:

Has this helped coverage at all?
1. Yes I had poor coverage before (0-1 bars) now better
2. Yes I had good coverage before (1- 3 bars) now better (4)
3. No I had poor coverage and still do
4. No I had good coverage and still do
5. Coverage is worse

This way we might be able to see if it helped as a whole

Or better yet, for #1 & #2, use Settings - About Phone - Status - Signal Strength in dBm since different ROMs & icons show different bars.

 

[CuriousNoob]

Re: [Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update - Restored!

I'm sorry for not being very experienced at this. I wanted to install this radio update.

I currently have the stock rom 2.2.1. Do I need to have IHO or some other rom installed first before doing the radio update?

Any rom is fine. Just don't use the touch recovery.

 

[technobear]

Re: [Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update - Restored!

Went from 2 bars to 1, but a call to work VM seems to indicate it sounds clearer, less crackly.

 

[anthonycr]

Re: [Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update - Restored!

I am unimpressed... I flashed this a few hours ago and have noticed no improvements although its too soon tole a judgement call.

EDIT: I can't believe I gave in and flashed this...

 

[LeslieAnn]

Re: [Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update - Restored!

I am unimpressed... I flashed this a few hours ago and have noticed no improvements although its too soon tole a judgement call.

EDIT: I can't believe I gave in and flashed this...

But... But... SHINY!

 

[drezliok]

Re: [Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update - Restored!

I think I am getting worse download speeds but my upload speed is alot better. Go figure.

 

[Redbaron2005]

Re: [Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update - Restored!

Anyone have two of the same Optimus V's one with the Radio and one without?
Or should we all wait till my friend comes home with a Optimus V same type as mine, then flash his
Then run tests. Win.

I think I am getting worse download speeds but my upload speed is alot better. Go figure.

Make sure your phone is in the same spot as before... no wait... just go outside, or drive to your nearest Radio Tower (Cell-phone tower)
That should work.
Best test runs done there.