***HTC Magic Thread***

[ShakenNstirred]

just got my magic and trying to update the rom and i just cant figger it out lol
the guides dont seem to be idiot proof

 

[Alfie]

The wrong rom will brick your phone.

That's not true. It's very difficult to brick a magic.

 

[mrk]

If you flash a 32a rom when yours is a 32b it can brick it.

 

[Alfie]

just got my magic and trying to update the rom and i just cant figger it out lol
the guides dont seem to be idiot proof

Hi mate, what ROM you wanna flash? Let me know and i'll post up a step by step (idiot proof)

 

[Alfie]

If you flash a 32a rom when yours is a 32b it can brick it.

But you've always got Amon RA and at worst Fastboot. I'm sure you're right that there is a chance though.

 

[Alfie]

BTW, 4.2.15 is faster than 4.2.15.1 so don't upgrade unless you want the features stated in the changelog.

 

[mrk]

But you've always got Amon RA and at worst Fastboot. I'm sure you're right that there is a chance though.

Flashing an official ROM overwrites the RA recovery so restoring isn't going to be easy.

 

[ShakenNstirred]

Hi mate, what ROM you wanna flash? Let me know and i'll post up a step by step (idiot proof)

its to the latest CyanogenMod
thanks mate thats would be great

 

[mrk]

Anyone tried SlideScreen yet? a worthy HOME replacement indeed. Some Market comments say it runs slow on their Nexus One but I find it runs fine on my Magic....perhaps those people have many apps running and widgets etc,

Tempted to buy the full version...

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[Alfie]

I flashed the new radio (2.22.23.02) and signal strength has increased dramatically. Now have 3G where before I did not and 3G is faster. in my room had 1 bar before, now have full.

Download the Zip from here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=640535

Make sure you read all the warnings and do your homework. Worked great for me though.

 

[ShakenNstirred]

having a problem with my magic losing wifi connection after about 2-3 mins
anyone know a reason?
signal is ok and the router says its connected, the phone shows the wifi icon but phone cant use the connection

 

[tonyyeb]

Alfie, yours is a 32B Vodafone branded magic yeah? So you went for the myTouch 1.0 download?

 

[MarcLister]

Alfie, yours is a 32B Vodafone branded magic yeah? So you went for the myTouch 1.0 download?

 

[Alfie]

yup, that's the one you need folks.

 

[MarcLister]

And how do I find out if I've got an upgradeable version? Would really like to try this because I'm in the basement bedroom and so I rarely get reception down here. I was thinking of getting the Vodafone Sure Signal box for £50 but if this radio upgrade can help I'd love to give it a go.

 

[Alfie]

And how do I find out if I've got an upgradeable version? Would really like to try this because I'm in the basement bedroom and so I rarely get reception down here. I was thinking of getting the Vodafone Sure Signal box for £50 but if this radio upgrade can help I'd love to give it a go.

Are you using a UK Vodafone 32B?

Turn off your phone and turn it back on again whilst holding the back button.

List what it says under HBOOT and Radio and then I can help you. I assume you are rooted and using a recovery image such as amon ra?

 

[MarcLister]

HBOOT says 1.33.0007 (SAPP10000) and Radio says 2.22.19.26I. Sapphire 32B phone.

 

[Alfie]

good to go then mate. Assuming you are rooted and have a recovery such as amon ra?

Just boot into recovery, flash the zip (mytouch 1.0 version), reboot when asked and wait. Then reboot again and be patient. Done.

Let me know if it solves your basement issue.

 

[tonyyeb]

Mine says...

1.33.0004 (SAPP10000) and Radio says 2.22.19.26I.

Looks like we both have the correct version...

"However, please make sure you have an upgradeable radio version. ie. 2.22.19.26I"

 

[Alfie]

Yes mate, you're correct. Go ahead and enjoy.

NB, I didn't mean to ask for HBOOT (SPL) version, the crucial bit of info is the radio version as tonyyeb rightly points out.