afternoon all, bit of a newbie here but will try and get my problem accross.
I have an orange M3100 with whatever rom that comes with as standard, to make it except a t mobile sim i used the free unlocker from here, version 2. this all worked fine until 2 months later my phone locked up on me and i had to hard reset. this went ok until when it was loading the rom. it got to the orange2006.tsk and always froze. after many many attempts i noticed on the boot screen it said NO GSM. i looked around here and realised i had a corrupt radio or no radio at all. confused i downloaded the radio only 1.35 and installed. finally success my phone loaded the rom which by now i had the xda live 0.20 and the radio worked fine. the problems i am having now are that whenever the phone looses signal, it won't in the conventional sense try and search or show the icon saying no signal. it just shows the last known signal strength before it was lost and then when i do want to make a call or send an sms it says "Phone operation failed" and looses signal and then tries to lock on again. this is extremely annoying as my girlfriend has reminded me on many occassions when trying to contact me, she just cannot get through. it gives her a dead tone.
i have tried flashing the device with the proper orange rom off the site thats from romania or somewhere to get an offical orange radio rom on again and then i flashed to xda live 0.20 and its still doing it.
is my radio just buggered or is there a simple flash solution i can do to fix it.
the phone is currently using XDA live 0.20 with radio 1.35.00.11 and bootloader 1.4 super CID (i think, as i can load any rom on it)
also to point out the phone never did this loosing signal and not changing thing before i had to hard reset.
thanks all and sorry for the long post.
it seems the problems seem to stem from Edge here in the uk on orange. i never saw the E icon before i upgraded the radio shack and now its coming up and errors. i never get the hanging problem with that.
anyone suggest anything? as i know edge is faster gprs i dont think i can disable it
thanks all
Consider changing your radio
I would start by changing to an older stable radio, perhaps 1.27. 1.27 is a very stable radio (in my experience), and it seems very tolerant. If that does not help, I would try to upgrade to the latest radio, 1.38. I am using it with the WM VI Black Ed. ROM without any problems here in the United States.
Good Luck! (Gotta keep the girl friend happy!)
Couple of days ago I flashed my Vario II with the HTC 2.05 ROM + 1.38.10 Radio ROM. Before that, I was happily using the SA HTC 1.35 ROM.
After updating the ROM, I noticed that I could send and recieve texts, but not make or recieve any calls. I though it was just a network problem so I spent yesterday in Brighton visitng my sister.
Now, although I couldn't make or recieve any calls at home, when I got down to Brighton I was able to call. When I got home to my girlfriends later that night, I was able to connect to the web and browse a few pages (missed MOTD and Rugby. Needed the scores!).
Back at home today, and I'm still getting the same problem. I've now tried Radio ROM's 1.38.10, 1.35 and 1.27 without any luck.
If I force the signal to GSM, the signal strength shows 2 bars, so pretty weak. If I set it to Auto, it states that 3G is available and at full strength! Clearly its being reported incorrectly?
Now, is it the case that the 3G signal is just about detectable but too weak to send and recieve calls? Because it can detect a faint 3G signal, is that why it appears not to be falling back on GSM? I'm guessing here.
If thats the case, why the hell did I not get any problems with the 1.18 Radio ROM is the SA firmware?
I've found the location of my local T-Mobile Mast, so I'm going to pop over near it so I can rule out a signal problem. But apart from that, is there anything else that could be causing this problem?
Hi there, I seem to be having the same problem.
I have a week old Vario II, as my mobile number has yet to be ported to Tmobile I am still using my old phone.
However, evening I tried making a call from my Vario II and just received 3 beeps and a hang up. When the intended caller tried to call me back the phone rang but again ended the call after 1 ring. I tried a couple of different SIM cards with the same results.
I had SIM unlocked and SuperCID'd the handset a few days ago, and thought I may have buggered something up along the way so I done a hard reset. This time the 3G icon didn't appear but I was able to make calls. A few minutes later the 3G icon appeared and once again I was back to not being able to make/receive calls.
Gurubumsmack, have you managed to resolve your issues at all ?
Also being a bit wet behind the ears with the Hermes, what OS, Radio builds would you recommmend ?
Thanks, Dan
Try forcing the Band to GSM instead of Auto (3G) and see what happens.
Mine is now working perfectly with the 1.38.10 Radio. I left it on GSM for a couple of days and then slapped it back to Auto (3G). Has been fine for about a week now touch wood.
The only fault I can put it down was a local transmitter issue.
I'm currently using the HTC 2.11 WM5 AKU3.3 ROM, which comes with the 1.38.10 Radio. Stability is top notch and speed great.
I decided to hold off flashing to WM6 until development on that settles down a bit. Literally a new ROM being released every week over there!
It's true that 2.11 WM5 AKU3.3 combined with 1.38.10 RADIO is rocking stable...
Hi,
I am with Vodafone New Zealand and it's weird enough that I can't receive any phone calls when I upgraded my radio rom to 1.43 or later.
I have tried 1.43, 1.46, 1.47, 1.48.... they just don't work.
However 1.40 and 1.41 work fine. I have been wanting to go for later versions since I need stronger signal.
I don't think I missed any steps during the radio upgrade process as I was following through the right instruction and I could flash it successfully with 1.40 and 1.41.
Are they anybody having the similar problem? Will there be any fixes or workaround to get the later vesions of radio to work?
I have tried this on the official Dopod WM6 and some Black roms with SPL2.10.
Please help!! Cheers =)
define "don't work"
Sorry about being not very clear. I was trying to say that I cannot not receive any incoming calls. And also the caller cannot hear the outgoing signal tones when ringing my phone The calls are just not coming through...
I may have run into a similar problem...
Using anything higher than 1.43, I wasn't getting all of my incoming calls. It may have to do with calls being denied when I have an active data connection... Either way, 1.47 and 1.48 both seem to present this problem for me.
I encountered that same problem in China mainland,
The solution is to update a new SIM from your operator,
Maybe you will spend a little money on it,
Most of people resolved that problem with this solution,
I will update my SIM at the price of RMB30,
But now I think no need because I am using 1.41,
It works well in China mainland,
Thers is no 3G sinagal in China mainland,
I think if you are in 2G, 2.5G or 2.75G network you can't tell the difference between radio 1.41, 1.43, 1.47 and 1.48.
that's all.
AikonCN said:
I encountered that same problem in China mainland,
The solution is to update a new SIM from your operator,
Maybe you will spend a little money on it,
Most of people resolved that problem with this solution,
I will update my SIM at the price of RMB30,
But now I think no need because I am using 1.41,
It works well in China mainland,
Thers is no 3G sinagal in China mainland,
I think if you are in 2G, 2.5G or 2.75G network you can't tell the difference between radio 1.41, 1.43, 1.47 and 1.48.
that's all.
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Anybody try this method?
I pose the same problem here in Indonesia,nothing above 1.41 seems to work,the recipient couldnt hear my voice.Im reverting back to 1.41,hopefully everything will be fine.
Fantastic! Upgrading the sim card to the latest one solved my problem! Thanks for all you advices! Hope others can solve their issues! I am on 1.47 now and it's all good! cheers!!
please refer to:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_UpgradeProblems#problem7
AikonCN said:
I encountered that same problem in China mainland,
The solution is to update a new SIM from your operator,
Maybe you will spend a little money on it,
Most of people resolved that problem with this solution,
I will update my SIM at the price of RMB30,
But now I think no need because I am using 1.41,
It works well in China mainland,
Thers is no 3G sinagal in China mainland,
I think if you are in 2G, 2.5G or 2.75G network you can't tell the difference between radio 1.41, 1.43, 1.47 and 1.48.
that's all.
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I'm in China now, and just change from my old Nokia 6100 and the old SIM card voltage etc. is not suitable for new devices.
This worked for my HTC P3600i - Thanks so much for the tip.
help
AikonCN said:
I encountered that same problem in China mainland,
The solution is to update a new SIM from your operator,
Maybe you will spend a little money on it,
Most of people resolved that problem with this solution,
I will update my SIM at the price of RMB30,
But now I think no need because I am using 1.41,
It works well in China mainland,
Thers is no 3G sinagal in China mainland,
I think if you are in 2G, 2.5G or 2.75G network you can't tell the difference between radio 1.41, 1.43, 1.47 and 1.48.
that's all.
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hello i tried ti uptodate my v1605 from vodafone uk to wm6, all was ok till i tried to call or receive a call it is impossible. I have tried using different sim cards however the problem seems to be another. if someone can helpme or at least tell me how to return to wm5 and get again my mobile working..
Same Problem
Hello All Together,
I have nearly the same problem. My Tytn was clearly new (3 Days) and the network signs shows that there is network, but if i start to call it doesn´t work.
After the Hardreset comes the message "no GSM".
I have the newest SimCard in there, but the problem still there...
I need help...
Thanks
problem is the same
AikonCN said:
I encountered that same problem in China mainland,
The solution is to update a new SIM from your operator,
Maybe you will spend a little money on it,
Most of people resolved that problem with this solution,
I will update my SIM at the price of RMB30,
But now I think no need because I am using 1.41,
It works well in China mainland,
Thers is no 3G sinagal in China mainland,
I think if you are in 2G, 2.5G or 2.75G network you can't tell the difference between radio 1.41, 1.43, 1.47 and 1.48.
that's all.
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as charlie said i Have exactly the same problem, I tried to update my mobile the same v1605 ( vodafone uk) unlocked from wm5 to wm6, i cannot receive any call sometimes it sends txt but it is very difficult. I have tried different sims but the problem still is there, so please if our friend charile11 or someone has found any solution. i will thanks.
blackpanther1 said:
as charlie said i Have exactly the same problem, I tried to update my mobile the same v1605 ( vodafone uk) unlocked from wm5 to wm6, i cannot receive any call sometimes it sends txt but it is very difficult. I have tried different sims but the problem still is there, so please if our friend charile11 or someone has found any solution. i will thanks.
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I got the same problem..
I'm using T-Mobile MDA2, I have tried radios sinece 1.41 to 1.54, but I still have the terrible problem with my Phone.....
I flashed Dopod official rom and radio (everything.),but the problem is still there.
After a sleep, I found that system is stuck , so i restart the system, And I see NONE at GSM version part..!!!
Who can help me ?
harrybest said:
I got the same problem..
I'm using T-Mobile MDA2, I have tried radios sinece 1.41 to 1.54, but I still have the terrible problem with my Phone.....
I flashed Dopod official rom and radio (everything.),but the problem is still there.
After a sleep, I found that system is stuck , so i restart the system, And I see NONE at GSM version part..!!!
Who can help me ?
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Out of interest - did this die (ie No GSM) while on Radio 1.54 or AFTER moving from 1.54 to another radio? Sounds suspiciously like sudden NO-GSM radio death syndrome stikes some more phones... see this thread about the problem and this thread about the warning that 1.54.xx radios appear to be a common factor in radio bricks in the UK, Germany and Netherlands that suddenly appear without warning.
Also, people please remember that higher radio versions do not necessarily mean "stronger" signals on your network (they don't magic up signals or make variable coverage better - they just handle the signal you DO have a little differently) and can in some circumstances introduce more issues than they fix. Finding a radio that works well with your network and your everyday location is better than constantly keeping the version numbers high
First off, I bought this phone online from a guy in Mississippi, but I live in the East Texas area...The radio stack was 1.54.07 when I started with it. I SIM/CID unlocked it fine, but it downgraded the radio to 1.16.00. I reflashed the radio to 1.54.07 as it was before, but has a issue...all calls have static in the background. Not terribly bad, but very annoying.
Anyone have any idea what radio stack would be best for my area?
Thanks,
GunRunner
Not a definitive answer to that im afraid, try out a few different radios and see how you get on. Do make sure your device has HardSPL installed and that you dont interrupt the flashing process.
Well...I re-flashed it to 1.54.00.10, and so far, it looks good...no static in the background...and no loss of signal strength...
GunRunner
Sweet.. Now you've found a radio you like, STICK WITH IT... The radio rom is the most likely thing to cause a permanent brick when flashing. If it is interrupted while flashing this then you tend to get a corrupted area of memory that CAN'T BE FIXED. You can flash an OS only rom but you won't be able to call or receive calls on your Hermes ever again....
Welcome, and have fun....
Cheers...
Hi i would really appreciate if any one can help me.
i had no problem with my phone till today. Today i was using igo8 and i minimized it to make a call. but the call dint go through. and since after that i could not make or receive any calls.
The problem is i cannot get signal in my phone. i am able to connect to wifi, bluetooth and gps but no gsm signal.
i have Elegancia v10.0 rom and radio version 2.10.50.
I tried changing the radio but it doent help.
thank you for reading this post.
Has the phone turned the radio off?? by anychance?
have you tried a soft reset maybe a hard reset is on the way
thank you for the reply.
Yes i performed soft and hard reset. flash stock rom and stock radio. but still no signal. i tried to use it on android but still no signal. i dont know whats wrong with it.
Hey guys. I'm a Vodafone TR user lately. I was happily using my HD2 for two weeks until one morning I found out that there was no connection. I tried both soft and hard reset. My phone was not imported by the distributer so I made the IMEI no recorded. (For info, in Turkey, if the IMEI no is not recorded in the national GSM system, the phone will be blocked in a few days). But it is not working again. So this evening I tried to use my wife's SIM card which belongs to another GSM operator-TR TURKCELL. What a surprise! It is working very well. Weird huh?
So what I am doing wrong?
ROM is 1.43.405.1
Radio is 2.04.50.22_2