[Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update - Removed.

[flapjack.fiasco]

So, I could be wrong about this, but if signal reception was improved with this radio update, wouldn't it also improve battery life? From what I think I understand, the radio uses more power in areas of poor reception, so it would use less power with improved reception? Am I right?

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[PMUSER]

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

I am about to pull the trigger. Just to be sure though, I am using ClockWorkMod Recovery 3.2.0.1 should this work or should I install a different recovery?

 

[Cincy Dad]

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

I am about to pull the trigger. Just to be sure though, I am using ClockWorkMod Recovery 3.2.0.1 should this work or should I install a different recovery?

Based on reading past posts in this thread, several of us (including me) have that same version of CWM recovery and the flash was applied without any problems.

 

[PMUSER]

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

Based on reading past posts in this thread, several of us (including me) have that same version of CWM recovery and the flash was applied without any problems.

Thanks I will proceed then

 

[brotherswing]

So, I could be wrong about this, but if signal reception was improved with this radio update, wouldn't it also improve battery life? From what I think I understand, the radio uses more power in areas of poor reception, so it would use less power with improved reception? Am I right?

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At least in theory....

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[flapjack.fiasco]

Right. I assume it would be near negligible, but would have some impact.

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[JerryScript]

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

If you have a properly functioning kernel, and and properly written frameworks, and compatible libraries, and all three match up with the radio's specifications, then you should get better battery life.

The kernel needs to handle network state switching appropriately.

The frameworks need to handle the interactions with the RIL (radio interface level) appropriately.

The libraries need to have the appropriate pieces to allow each of the other portions of the system to work and interact with each other.

Have any one not completely compatible with the rest of the system, and battery life will suffer as the system fights itself.

 

[Timand1]

Re: [Patch] Virgin Mobile VM9 Radio Update

My phone is bricked when i flashed this using the Touch recovery. The phone is refusing to go past the LG logo.

Sorry for the lot of you who bricked there phones but in this world where rooting and flashing is concerned maybe you should not try experimental stuff unless you know for a fact you can bring it back. Lesileann has a Guide Thread everyone should read before anything wish it had been out in Jan. 2011 when i rooted my phone would have saved me a lot of trouble just with the one boot loop I got stuck in thanks Lesileann for all your hard work

And to those who bricked, I know it sucks being ridiculed over something and having to pay out for another phone but that does make a good phone for developers to work on for a fix and you probably wont be doing any diving into anything face first again (well lets hope not for some there is just no hope its a human thing) but as for us aliens out there we got here by trial and error

 

[brotherswing]

I finally decided to try it. No observable difference so far.

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[flapjack.fiasco]

I finally decided to try it. No observable difference so far.

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You broke your one rule! NOOOO!!!

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[brotherswing]

Yeah, I know....
I have seen a bit of a speed increase on 3G, I'll post test results later.

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[brotherswing]

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[HurrrDurrrDURP]

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

Hey Everyone, I have CWM-Based Recovery v4.0.1.5

Can I flash with this? Or should I flash to something different?

 

[drezliok]

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

In Michigan and I see no improvement whatsoever. However I believe they are doing tower repair in my area. Least I hope so.

 

[brotherswing]

My 3G speed has doubled, in Bay City, MI

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[anthonycr]

I am changing my mond on this update... I just flashed the bumblebee rom, where there's six bars instead of four, and I definitely have more bars than I used to have... seems like this actually mighta helped


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[Whyzor]

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

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While results like this is appreciated, I do notice the time difference in your two tests is about 2 hrs apart, VM's 3G data network is so flaky that the time of day and location can make a huge difference. I would say any test that is 30 minutes apart means it's likely testing network loads during different times rather than old radio vs new radio on the same phone.

Also signal bars vary and what signals they mean across phones, ROMs, and even themes sometimes. It's more accurate to use Settings - About phone - Status - Signal in dBm

 

[JerryScript]

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

Or just set the status bar on CM ROMs to show db instead of bars.

 

[mzxeternal]

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

I just gave it to go, with bobzhome... i'm bricked. Damnit! Stuck on LG, can't get into recovery. Original Optimus V.

Rest in peace.

 

[brotherswing]

Or just set the status bar on CM ROMs to show db instead of bars.

I did.

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