Ok i have the Samsung Vibrant for 9 months or so. I've been messing around with roms and odin. Just a info of where i am, but baseband is t959uvjfd which is ok you can say. I wanted to know if i can change my baseband into t959uvji6 WITH OUT deleting anything and just the way it is? i have flash so many time(the phone not my body lol) and i just always searching the best for my phone. If this is possible and also which modems or what ever you call them are the best with good connection, gps, battery, NEVER Drops CALLS!!!!? thanks please reply asap
are u trying to ask for a recommendation on a kernel ?
The baseband is the modem. You can flash new modems through cwm recovery.
Scrizz has a thread in the dev section covering this and providing all the modems to download. Make sure if you're on 2.1 you flash a 2.1 modem.
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Hey guys. I would really love someone to shed some light on what's going on here.
My firmware version is 2.2.1
Baseband version is DL09
Kernel version 2.6.32.9
And build number is DL30
I'm running a super clean ROM I believe, but this week I would like to upgrade to the latest (fully stable) releases. I know there's a new modem and new kernels out. Can someone with experience point me in the right direction to get my phone up to the latest and greatest!
Thank you so much!
So I'm kinda new to the whole process, been hacking my fascinate for a month or two, but i'll share what i know, please anyone correct me if i'm wrong on any of this
*note* i assume as you say your an intermediate noob you should know how to flash kernels and roms with out any problems if not check out this tutorial:http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/08/complete-guide-how-to-flash-a-custom-rom-to-your-android-phone-with-rom-manager-full-backup-restore/
As far as i can tell EB01 is the best kernel there is right now, most if not all of the CURRENT rom versions are at least using part of it, most are in conjunction with EB16 and EA15. so updating to that would be my first suggestion.
here is a voodoo version of EB01:http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19137626/Android/eb01_voodoo.zip
next i have had good luck with Super Clean 2.9.1, here is some info about it:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11900140#post11900140
as for finding a rom that fits your style and level the knoly way to know is to try them out. just make sure you backup a stable rom you know works before going on that adventure
good luck and i hope this helps
EDIT: go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=897889. It will give you a more in depth explanation of everything you asked about and need/should know
Thanks for your reply man. EB01 seems to be the kernel for me. What about modem upgrading?
modem upgrading
a quote from the beginner's guide:
These updates also include a radio, which is the phone's programming that it uses to communicate with your cell service. Those are flashed via Odin, the same way you installed clockworkmod.
The Froyo EB01 update has it's own radio that needs to be flashed via Odin.
The version of your radio can also be verified in Settings > About Phone > "Baseband version"
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my understanding is that when you flash the new EB01 release of Froyo it will upgrade that as well...i was looking for the original post here on xda but couldn't find it if i can find my file i will post it here for you to dl.
This is a very complete guide on how to get up to speed with EBO1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=948722
It has links to kernals, radios (modems), and ROMS.
You may have to do some digging for things like red CWR and voodoo kernals. But this will take you step my step in updating your fascinate.
So last night I rooted my Samsung Galaxy S2 and I’ve got a few questions regarding various things that I havn’t been able to find through searching around on the forums. If the answers are around the forums and I have missed them I apologize and hopefully you can direct me there.
1. Since I used chainfires rooting method. I’ve used Nitrality’s app to ‘backup’ my /efs and something else it backup up. Here I’m wondering if I use a custom rom such as “Lite'ning Rom v6.1 XXKH3” will the things I backed up with Nitrality app restore my original ROM and Kernel incase something hardware wise fails and I need to send it back in to claim on my warranty.
2. The second question im asking is regarding various Custom roms, if I choose to flash ;Lite’ning rom, will I be able to since it states it’s;
based on I9100XXKH3 firmware
baseband I9100XXKH3
The baseband I’m using is XWKE7, will I be able to use this rom?
3. since the version of android I have is 2.3.3 and majority of the Roms need 2.3.4 will it work correctly? If not and I have to legitly update to 2.3.4 will it successfully update since i've rooted my phone?
Hopefully you guys can help answer my questions. Thanks.
bump because I really need help :[
- Litening ROM is based on KH3 ROM, that doesn't mean you need to have a Stock KH3 ROM. So yes, you can install it.
- As I said it doesn't matter what ROM you currently have to flash a 2.3.4 ROM.
- Don't know about the Back up issue, sorry.
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thankyou so much for your help
before I flash it will I need to upgrade my 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 though?
giga502 said:
thankyou so much for your help
before I flash it will I need to upgrade my 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 though?
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You are Welcome.
As I said, NO.
Sent from my GT-I9100
No doubt this is going to turn out to be an idiotic first post and the information is already available on here, but here goes! I've checked through some posts and the helpful FAQs but couldn't find something to reassure me on this.
I have an Orange branded Samsung S2. Ideally I'd like to remove all the branding from the phone and get the latest stock firmware that is possible right now.
I followed this guide on how to root my phone. As my current kernal version was KE2, I took CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEU_KE2-v4.0-CWM4.zip and used Odin to put that on. That all went on fine, so now I have a rooted phone. That's where I am now.
So now I understand I need to put on the stock firmware, which should be taken from this thread. My question here, which I can't seem to find an answer to (so perhaps isn't a problem), is are all "Samsung S2 i9100" firmwares compatible with all versions of the phone, or are there deviations in the hardware meaning I have to make sure I pick the right firwmare?
In the same way I needed to have the right kernal version before, is that the same for firmware? Does it need to stay in the format KEx? I think I just have a misunderstanding on how the firmware releases relate to each other here. I see a lot of firmwares in the thread with the format XWKyx and I'm not sure what one I would choose? Just keen to not kill my phone by going ahead and picking the wrong thing.
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No doubt this is going to turn out to be an idiotic first post and the information is already available on here, but here goes! I've checked through some posts and the helpful FAQs but couldn't find something to reassure me on this.
I have an Orange branded Samsung S2. Ideally I'd like to remove all the branding from the phone and get the latest stock firmware that is possible right now.
I followed this guide on how to root my phone. As my current kernal version was KE2, I took CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEU_KE2-v4.0-CWM4.zip and used Odin to put that on. That all went on fine, so now I have a rooted phone. That's where I am now.
So now I understand I need to put on the stock firmware, which should be taken from this thread. My question here, which I can't seem to find an answer to (so perhaps isn't a problem), is are all "Samsung S2 i9100" firmwares compatible with all versions of the phone, or are there deviations in the hardware meaning I have to make sure I pick the right firwmare?
In the same way I needed to have the right kernal version before, is that the same for firmware? Does it need to stay in the format KEx? I think I just have a misunderstanding on how the firmware releases relate to each other here. I see a lot of firmwares in the thread with the format XWKyx and I'm not sure what one I would choose? Just keen to not kill my phone by going ahead and picking the wrong thing.
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Now that you have root I recommend to backup you EFS folder. Search EFS backup and you will find the post on how to do it. Once that is done then you can flash any of the ROM's on the page you linked, I recommend the KI3 as it is the latest leaked Firmware. Just follow the instructions and you will be fine , remember you will loose root and will have to root again...
Thanks for the advice. Will backup - could you offer any advice on my questions about firmware? I am able to just go ahead and use the XXKI3 Frankenstein firmware (so it doesn't wipe my data?) on my current KE2?
As long as you have the international version of the SGS2 then the answer is yes.
Follow the guide on how to flash with Odin and you're good to go.
Thanks for that confirmation, it's much appreciated. EFS backed up on to my machine and now running stock 2.3.5
Hope the battery life has improved!
Modems Kernels firmware are generally interchangeable on this model .
2.3.4 KH3 firmware KI3 2.3.5 kernel KDD modem will work for instance .
jje
Look hard enough and you will find what your looking for. I was wondering the same thing. Good to know this info.
Hi Guys, I've been searching and searching for several days now, and trawling endless requests and information about what kernels are compatible with what, but [blank look] huh?
Being an HTC user for the last 5 years, this all seems overly confusing, just when I think I have the info I need, I read a contradiction, then the thread dies!
So my question, and I apologise so much if this has been (and I'm sure it has) asked before:
I have a KH2 orange branded SGS2. I've flashed a new kernel (KH3) CFRoot, didn't put the original one back on because I don't want to lose CWM - it was invaluable on the hero, g1 etc.
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100BVKH1
Kernel: 2.6.35.-I9100XXKH3-CL479037 [email protected] #2
Build: GINGERBREAD BVKH2
But I still have the old Orange Firmware / Rom on the phone. I want to try some new unbranded ones, and check out how cyanogen works (and hunt out villainRom! My fave), but worried that if I use a rom with the wrong code (i.e based on XWKL1 or IML74K) I'm going to end up with an expensive (but very pretty) paperweight.
I see KH1, KH2 and KH3 in my phone info and I'm starting to get a little nervous that I messed up! lol
As far as I'm aware the code (XXKH3) (XWKL1) refers to the kernel?
The baseband would be the modem? If so, is this flashed with the rom/firmware?
How on earth do you decipher those codes?!
Thanks, and again, apologies if this is not a unique question but I'm sure the search feature is beginning to wear out now. If I had a touchscreen pc, there'd be a hole in the screen from pressing it so often!
The "codes" as you call them are just firmware version numbers
(Year)(Month)(rom number)
So KK5 would be a 2011 rom released in the 11th month and its the 5th rom built this month.
BVKH1
Bold: Country code
Underlined: Rom version
Baseband is the modem, you can mix/match any modem with any firmware (also our modem is almost unbrickable, had someone flash a i9000 modem and it was fixed by flashing a correct one ontop, but still be careful), there is no "best" modem, just find one that works for you.
Its best to keep your kernel and rom version the same, but it wont hurt to much if they dont match.
Recovery and kernel are fused together in samsung devices, so when you flash a kernel you flash recovery, so in order to get CWM you need a kernel with it (glad to see you worked this out!)
Dont worry about the base version, you can flash any i9100 rom on your i9100, the code is just a version+region code.
Also you dont need to worry about the region code, it doesnt have to match your region.
Also, this is a very good guide
ps make sure to backup your EFS asap, read that guide for more info!
Thank you very much!!
That's so much clearer And now I'm not terrified of turning my SGS2 into a plastic poptart let the fun begin!!
doofah said:
Thank you very much!!
That's so much clearer And now I'm not terrified of turning my SGS2 into a plastic poptart let the fun begin!!
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Its generally a hard phone to brick
A few notes
1) you dont need to put a pit into odin
2) dont repartition in odin
Stock roms: clickme and howto flash guide
hey there,
are here some bob-austria-users using cm on the sgs2?
which modem do you use?
i have so much trouble with my data connection and even sometimes with gsm...
wär für jeden hinweis dankbar!
ps: radio/modem is independent from the rom and its version, isnt it? or does the rom-version affect the quality of the modem?
tyvm!!
kws
kweso said:
hey there,
are here some bob-austria-users using cm on the sgs2?
which modem do you use?
i have so much trouble with my data connection and even sometimes with gsm...
wär für jeden hinweis dankbar!
ps: radio/modem is independent from the rom and its version, isnt it? or does the rom-version affect the quality of the modem?
tyvm!!
kws
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Goto http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9100 and look for the BOB/A1 Austria code (ATO). Click the link and you'll see that XWLPW was the latest Samsung ROM for the i9100.
Download it, flash it, look for the modem that goes with it, reflash your CM10.1 backup*, download the modem, done.
You'll now have the modem of your provider. This should be "the best". However, "the best" is a relative thing: what is the best for you, may not be the best for someone else. The only way to find out for yourself is to test signal strength and data speed in different locations and at different times. Possibly you're in a low reception region. And when you're roaming, a totally different modem may be best for you.
Or ask in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950.
Modem XXLQ6 and XXLPS were good to me. Try them. Now I'm testing an old modem of my provider (see my signature).
CM doesn't come with a modem, since it is used all over the world with lots of providers. If you're clever enough to flash a custom ROM, you'll be clever enough to find your modem
Maybe there is a modem/RIL mismatch. Install GetRIL free and flash a matching RIL. See also http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1187681 and http://eric10234.wordpress.com/2012/10/23/samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-jellybean-cm10-real-ril-crash/. Don't be scared about the RIL crash thing. It only happened to me with LS6 modem and/or RIL.
*When using stock Samsung, you maybe first have to flash a rooted kernel to get CWM Recovery. Use the method described in the CM9 thread or just flash the whole CM9 ROM using the Odin method.
Tip: when asking for help, always give information that is related to your problem.
So: what modem are you using; what modems have you already tried and what were the results; are you still on CM9 as your signature is suggesting? Also give general information like phone model (obvious), ROM name and version (saying latest nightly is silly, always name the date), modifications.
Edit: just finished downloading the XWLPW A1 Samsung ROM, extracted modem.bin, entered a hex editor, searched for the string xxl and found the text "120626.I9100XXLQ6". So I'm assuming that modem XXLQ6 comes with A1 Austria.
thank you for the detailed explanation...
i will see into it..
kws
Skully☺ said:
Goto http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9100 and look for the BOB/A1 Austria code (ATO). Click the link and you'll see that XWLPW was the latest Samsung ROM for the i9100.
Download it, flash it, look for the modem that goes with it, reflash your CM10.1 backup*, download the modem, done.
You'll now have the modem of your provider. This should be "the best". However, "the best" is a relative thing: what is the best for you, may not be the best for someone else. The only way to find out for yourself is to test signal strength and data speed in different locations and at different times. Possibly you're in a low reception region. And when you're roaming, a totally different modem may be best for you.
Or ask in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950.
Modem XXLQ6 and XXLPS were good to me. Try them. Now I'm testing an old modem of my provider (see my signature).
CM doesn't come with a modem, since it is used all over the world with lots of providers. If you're clever enough to flash a custom ROM, you'll be clever enough to find your modem
Maybe there is a modem/RIL mismatch. Install GetRIL free and flash a matching RIL. See also http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1187681 and http://eric10234.wordpress.com/2012/10/23/samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-jellybean-cm10-real-ril-crash/. Don't be scared about the RIL crash thing. It only happened to me with LS6 modem and/or RIL.
*When using stock Samsung, you maybe first have to flash a rooted kernel to get CWM Recovery. Use the method described in the CM9 thread or just flash the whole CM9 ROM using the Odin method.
Tip: when asking for help, always give information that is related to your problem.
So: what modem are you using; what modems have you already tried and what were the results; are you still on CM9 as your signature is suggesting? Also give general information like phone model (obvious), ROM name and version (saying latest nightly is silly, always name the date), modifications.
Edit: just finished downloading the XWLPW A1 Samsung ROM, extracted modem.bin, entered a hex editor, searched for the string xxl and found the text "120626.I9100XXLQ6". So I'm assuming that modem XXLQ6 comes with A1 Austria.
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Great man....
Too much detailed
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AW: [Q] bob austria best modem?
@skully: tried your suggestion and it seems to be better... didnt get out much, though. i'll let everybody know my experiences after some more field trials...
hf&gl
kws
Hello kweso!
Any news to this topic? Is your data and gsm working better now??
THX
KR
Andy
yes, better. i flashed XXLQ6 now, as skully suggested and did not have any problems until now. it seems to be much better but i'll get back here, if something is changing...
hf&gl
kws