Hey folks,
wouldn't it make sense to create a seperate Modem / Radio thread for the S2? Since more and more official roms keep popping up, and we also have at least 3 different modems floating around I think it would be great to have a seperate thread with download links for the modems and also a place to discuss them.
boba
boba23 said:
Hey folks,
wouldn't it make sense to create a seperate Modem / Radio thread for the S2? Since more and more official roms keep popping up, and we also have at least 3 different modems floating around I think it would be great to have a seperate thread with download links for the modems and also a place to discuss them.
boba
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I have one just about to be posted
I'll post it then.
Can I make a noobie question?
What are the modems?
I found this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950
And I don't understand what is it for.
Thanks!
What's the best radio for a Chilean SGSII for use in USA on AT&T? The current stock version is finicky with 3G speeds...kinda like the I9020A Nexus S Canadian version requires a radio flash to work on fast 3G on AT&T...
ericshmerick said:
What's the best radio for a Chilean SGSII for use in USA on AT&T? The current stock version is finicky with 3G speeds...kinda like the I9020A Nexus S Canadian version requires a radio flash to work on fast 3G on AT&T...
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Start at kg6 and work downwards fill you find one that works for you, as modems are very region and carrier specific
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Thanks veyka. When you say work your way down, what do you mean? Is there a list of radios to try?
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ericshmerick said:
Is there a list of radios to try?
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I think http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950 is a start.
pepemosca said:
Can I make a noobie question?
What are the modems?
Modem = radio = baseband = the communication part of the phone network gps wifi etc .
I found this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950
And I don't understand what is it for.
Its a collection of modems for users to swop to if required .
jje
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JJEgan said:
Its a collection of modems for users to swop to if required .
jje
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And... How do I try installing different MODEM versions? Do you remember a thread about it to link me.
Thanks!
pepemosca said:
And... How do I try installing different MODEM versions? Do you remember a thread about it to link me.
Thanks!
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Odin flash as Phone .
BASICS.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
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Hey guys I am living in thailand I own a official unlocked Galaxy S2
but my model no. is different from global variant it is GT-I9100T instead of GT-I9100 , do you guys have any idea about my handset ? Is it lower on specs or it doesn't have NFC or USB OTG ? I have no idea about this. Thanks in advance
u get a great phone bro chk this link : mobilebenchmark.net
arpit85 said:
Hey guys I am living in thailand I own a official unlocked Galaxy S2
but my model no. is different from global variant it is GT-I9100T instead of GT-I9100 , do you guys have any idea about my handset ? Is it lower on specs or it doesn't have NFC or USB OTG ? I have no idea about this. Thanks in advance
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GT-I9100 = International unlocked
GT-I9100T = AT&T model
and this topic is in the wrong section
How can it be the AT&T model when I'm using it here in Israel?
They are also used in Australia by Telstra and Vodafone. Only difference is that they need different modems to get reception. You can flash a i9100 stock or custom rom on the T version but will then need to flash a T compatible modem over it.
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So just different bands on the GSM spectrum? I flashed CM7 onto my phone before and everything seemed to work.. still I preferred the stock ROM and flashed back. Today I got a text from Cellcom saying there's a new version of firmware out.. so I tried OTA update and got the no new versions message. I also tried Kies and it said "it is not possible to upgrade the firmware on this phone" or something like that. I already have 2.3.5 though...
arpit85 said:
Hey guys I am living in thailand I own a official unlocked Galaxy S2
but my model no. is different from global variant it is GT-I9100T instead of GT-I9100 , do you guys have any idea about my handset ? Is it lower on specs or it doesn't have NFC or USB OTG ? I have no idea about this. Thanks in advance
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I'm also in Bangkok and i got i9100T. The difference is the 3G connection of your Carrier. If you are on AIS, you get wrong one. i9100T will not work 3G on AIS and it will work only on DTAC and TRUE as they have different version of 3G signal. If you are not using 3G connection then you have no problem using i9100T else you need to switch to DTAC or TRUE. When I buy my Phone, the Vendor asked me which Carrier I will be using and I asked for AIS. However, they gave me wrong one i9100T and now i have problem with 3G on AIS. It does not work any internet connection when I am at 3G area. My Vendor promise to change on next week. At least I learn what is difference as they gave me wrong model else I may not analyze the difference. Hope this help you too.
arpit85 said:
Hey guys I am living in thailand I own a official unlocked Galaxy S2
but my model no. is different from global variant it is GT-I9100T instead of GT-I9100 , do you guys have any idea about my handset ? Is it lower on specs or it doesn't have NFC or USB OTG ? I have no idea about this. Thanks in advance
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Its the same. The only difference is the Model which controls the baseband you use. Just root and flash the international modem so its mostly compatible with all networks.
AllGamer said:
GT-I9100 = International unlocked
GT-I9100T = AT&T model
and this topic is in the wrong section
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AT&T's Galaxy S2 is not GT-I9100 or any variants. Its SGH-I777.
GT-I9100T are sold in Every part of the world except the Europe and North/South America. Theres no difference at all from the international version.
NZed said:
AT&T's Galaxy S2 is not GT-I9100 or any variants. Its SGH-I777.
GT-I9100T are sold in Every part of the world except the Europe and North/South America. There's no difference at all from the international version.
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+26 . Spot on NZed. A GT9100T is not an AT&T device
Is the hardware on I9100T different than I9100 as far as supported 3G bands ?
If I need 3G bands 850 + 2100 which model should I look for ?
Looking for modem file for SGS I9100T that will work on Telstra
sxi200 said:
They are also used in Australia by Telstra and Vodafone. Only difference is that they need different modems to get reception. You can flash a i9100 stock or custom rom on the T version but will then need to flash a T compatible modem over it.
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I've just upgraded my I9100T to ICS 4.0.3 and have lost mobile data (2G/3G) access. Can you point me to the correct modem file pls and any install instructions if possible
Thanks in advance
kalda01 said:
Is the hardware on I9100T different than I9100 as far as supported 3G bands ?
If I need 3G bands 850 + 2100 which model should I look for ?
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All bands are enabled.
Contrary to NZed;
There is a slight difference between the 9100 and 9100T. Not in hardware, but software. The specific T modems are generally more tuned to the 850MHz band than others due to different SAR levels.
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Modem for I9100T
MickyL said:
I've just upgraded my I9100T to ICS 4.0.3 and have lost mobile data (2G/3G) access. Can you point me to the correct modem file pls and any install instructions if possible
Thanks in advance
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Try this modem... Hope it will solve your problem
arnoldlai said:
Try this modem... Hope it will solve your problem
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dont think that would work ! its a Hardware issue .,
the T version is 1800-1900 mHz 3G/3.9G . .
c0xad said:
dont think that would work ! its a Hardware issue .,
the T version is 1800-1900 mHz 3G/3.9G . .
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*facepalm*
Please read posts 8 and 12 again.
Or read this thread, which goes into some depth about what the differences (negligible) are. You can flash an I9100 ROM to your I9100T phone, but you will probably need to flash I9100T modems afterwards to get decent signal.
Hi everyone, first post here but I assure you I have been searching and searching through this site for some time with no real luck so I decided to post in this thread rather than start a new one as it is closely related.
I too have the i9100T and I can assure you it is not specific to Australia. This model is available all over Asia. I am in Thailand.
I was rooted before and experimented with a few ROMs but decided to just skip the hassle of all the bugs and weird problems by reverting to the stock kernal. It works best for me. However I appreciate being rooted and would like to root on ICS 4.0.3
I am currently on the DCLP5 kernal and I can not seem to find that specific corresponding CF-Root kernal over here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
If I am right and there is no CF-Root DCLP5 kernal which kernal is the closest that I may use?
Sorry if it seems like I am thread hijacking.
I have been searching for awhile and can't find the answer myself. I'd rather not start a new topic as the answer could possibly be there and I overlooked it.
If anyone can inform me of which is the closest kernal i can use to gain root I would greatly appreciate it!
Please and thank you!
rgrudier said:
Hi everyone, first post here but I assure you I have been searching and searching through this site for some time with no real luck so I decided to post in this thread rather than start a new one as it is closely related.
I too have the i9100T and I can assure you it is not specific to Australia. This model is available all over Asia. I am in Thailand.
I was rooted before and experimented with a few ROMs but decided to just skip the hassle of all the bugs and weird problems by reverting to the stock kernal. It works best for me. However I appreciate being rooted and would like to root on ICS 4.0.3
I am currently on the DCLP5 kernal and I can not seem to find that specific corresponding CF-Root kernal over here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
If I am right and there is no CF-Root DCLP5 kernal which kernal is the closest that I may use?
Sorry if it seems like I am thread hijacking.
I have been searching for awhile and can't find the answer myself. I'd rather not start a new topic as the answer could possibly be there and I overlooked it.
If anyone can inform me of which is the closest kernal i can use to gain root I would greatly appreciate it!
Please and thank you!
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I can't find CF-Root for LP5, so you're probably right. You can try SiyahKernel, but I don't have an I9100T so I don't know if that's safe.
Your best bet is to flash an ICS custom ROM from the I9100 section (there's loads) then flash the right modem.
Or better yet - use AOKP (Jelly Bean).
epic118 said:
I can't find CF-Root for LP5, so you're probably right. You can try SiyahKernel, but I don't have an I9100T so I don't know if that's safe.
Your best bet is to flash an ICS custom ROM from the I9100 section (there's loads) then flash the right modem.
Or better yet - use AOKP (Jelly Bean).
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Hmm, I see. Well, nevertheless, I thank you very much for your help.
Are there other methods of achieving root?
For example, In my desperate attempts I came upon this method... ( galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-newworks-on-all-galaxy-s2-variants/ ) ... but it only works on early gingerbread versions. (Kind of misleading IMHO)
I just need root, I don't mind which method as long as I get the final result.
Again, thanks for any help and advice.
Try to use method 1 from 1st guide in my signature.
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rgrudier said:
Hmm, I see. Well, nevertheless, I thank you very much for your help.
Are there other methods of achieving root?
For example, In my desperate attempts I came upon this method... ( galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-newworks-on-all-galaxy-s2-variants/ ) ... but it only works on early gingerbread versions. (Kind of misleading IMHO)
I just need root, I don't mind which method as long as I get the final result.
Again, thanks for any help and advice.
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Flash this file using the stock recovery:
http://db.tt/SiEAPPko
This way you don't have to change the kernel or anything.
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Hi.
Im having a little problem here.
If I want to flash a modem, do I have to find the same modem version as my firmware version?
As in, if my firmware version is XXKL3, do I have to find a modem which is XXKL3 so that they will be compatible or something.
Help will be greatly appreciated! Cheers!
As far as I'm aware, you can flash any sgs2 modem you like. Mine doesn't match my firmware.
Edit: in fact, there's a list of flashable modems thread around somewhere.
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maplestoryps said:
Hi.
Im having a little problem here.
If I want to flash a modem, do I have to find the same modem version as my firmware version?
As in, if my firmware version is XXKL3, do I have to find a modem which is XXKL3 so that they will be compatible or something.
Help will be greatly appreciated! Cheers!
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This thread here gives the link to all the shipped modems
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950
Flash any that suits you and your provider
ErnestMBE: Okay! I got it! Thanks alot!
digi_fort: Thank you very much too! The link you provided me really helps!
Really appreciate both of your help! ^.^
maplestoryps said:
ErnestMBE: Okay! I got it! Thanks alot!
digi_fort: Thank you very much too! The link you provided me really helps!
Really appreciate both of your help! ^.^
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No Problemo mate that's what communities are for
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No Problemo mate that's what communities are for
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Exactly
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Can modems be flashed on any kind of kernels? CF-Root, CM7 ?
Are modems made for different regions and carriers? For example I'm in Czech Republic on O2 ? What should be best ?
Yes. Modems are independent of kernel or rom.
Some modems do tend to work best with different carriers/networks, there are two ways you can find a modem that works well with your carrier/its network:-
1) Flash a bunch of modems until you find one that works well
2) Do a Google search & append XDA to your search terms; for example, SGS2 XDA modem Czech Republic. Use your imagination with the search terms.
Having said that, if the modem you're currently using gives you good connectivity/data speeds with the rom/kernel you're using at all locations/at all times of day (to rule out any problems that could possibly be caused by congestion on your carrier's network, etc), there's no need to go changing modems.
You only need to do so if you're having those consistent problems I mentioned.
Hi,
Will ask here:
What are currently most up to date and best modems? Ok I know there is no best modem but what are current modems that are giving best results for most users and otherwise behaving good in mean of performance and battery life?
Now I have xxkl1. Any better?
donno when last updated this thread, but lot of discussions are there :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950
i am in india on vodafone network. rooted galaxy s II. persistant problem with data HSPA+ connectivity requiring me to reboot phone. which modem can i use? australia vodafone one? or they have other modems for india
Hi there, im using S3 and ive been curious about the signal quality (network / call) most of the time i see that I'm on "For Emergency Calls Only" on my notification. I didn't have this one when I was using HTC Desire.
I also tried to compare the signal side by side with HTC Desire and S3... It seems that S3 most of the time it shows "For Emergency Calls Only".
Any one here have the same experience?
Additional Note:
- I notice disabling Power Saving Mode makes my cellular/network signal stable at least (good for 2-3 days before going to "Emergency Calls Only"
- There are times that people cannot call/text (or delayed text messages) me. Even in Power Saving Mode Disabled.
- I have a stable Mobile Data/Internet connection, but people says that my cellphone is unreachable, but im connected on Mobile Data./Internet. Text Messages are received after turning off Mobile Data (all of them are delayed)
I hope someone could help me.
Something wrong .
Post has no details so lets guess.
Bad network
Wrong network connection set up by user or wrong CSC .
Modem not suitable for location flash another .
jje
Mine sucks too, usually 107dbm, only 1 bar. Thinking of flashing another modem.
XXLF2 maybe.
UK London Vodafone.
i see your from the PH. flash the xxlf5 modem and siyah kernel. it works best for me using sun network
JJEgan said:
Something wrong .
Post has no details so lets guess.
Bad network
Wrong network connection set up by user or wrong CSC .
Modem not suitable for location flash another .
jje
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I dunno what kind of details.. hmm maybe ill post screenshots..
I dunno if its bad network.. my HTC Desire have signal and they're on the same network. My network is set on automatic.
Using Stock Rom (rooted)..
dybbuk68 said:
i see your from the PH. flash the xxlf5 modem and siyah kernel. it works best for me using sun network
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Hi there! yes im from PH. Using Globe Telecoms.
What is XXLF5? I found its a modem..
What is SIYAH kernel? i read about it.. but i want a simple explanation what is it.
Where can i flash that XXLF5 and SIYAH kernel? does it really works?
sorry for the questions.. i was a HTC user going from samsung
randolph2000 said:
Hi there! yes im from PH. Using Globe Telecoms.
What is XXLF5? I found its a modem..
What is SIYAH kernel? i read about it.. but i want a simple explanation what is it.
Where can i flash that XXLF5 and SIYAH kernel? does it really works?
sorry for the questions.. i was a HTC user going from samsung
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you can use search for details about kernals
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19780267/Modems/modem_CWM_I9300XXLFB.zip
here is the link for the modem
download it
reboot into recovery and flash it
there's a link in my signature , click on that and you can anything you want for your s3
roms , kernals and modems
vegeta1 said:
you can use search for details about kernals
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19780267/Modems/modem_CWM_I9300XXLFB.zip
here is the link for the modem
download it
reboot into recovery and flash it
there's a link in my signature , click on that and you can anything you want for your s3
roms , kernals and modems
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i have a few questions:
if i flash this, my flash counter will activate right?
is this modem is like the "radio" thing in htc? same time if i flash this modem.. is it compatible with my country?
it looks like flashing siyah is interesting but after reading some forums here i found out that other people are having problems..
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randolph2000 said:
i have a few questions:
if i flash this, my flash counter will activate right?
Dont know what this is if its a modem then no .
is this modem is like the "radio" thing in htc? same time if i flash this modem.. is it compatible with my country?
Yes its baseband or radio country = suck it and see .
it looks like flashing siyah is interesting but after reading some forums here i found out that other people are having problems..
Your choice other kernels available .
jje
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JJEgan said:
randolph2000 said:
i have a few questions:
if i flash this, my flash counter will activate right?
Dont know what this is if its a modem then no .
is this modem is like the "radio" thing in htc? same time if i flash this modem.. is it compatible with my country?
Yes its baseband or radio country = suck it and see .
it looks like flashing siyah is interesting but after reading some forums here i found out that other people are having problems..
Your choice other kernels available .
jje
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Thanks for answering my questions.
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I flashed XXLF5 modem on my SGS3
After flashing, i really had a fast internet connection..
Problem is, Im unable to make calls, and text...
I have a good signal quality here
swery ms
randolph2000 said:
I flashed XXLF5 modem on my SGS3
After flashing, i really had a fast internet connection..
Problem is, Im unable to make calls, and text...
I have a good signal quality here
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Always use only the CRC/Modem to your region/country.
Senascript said:
Always use only the CRC/Modem to your region/country.
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Yes I downloaded/flashed the right radio based on my country...
I downloaded it on the [ref] modem on sgs3 post...
I tried to reflash the radio DXLF3 modem...
Tried to make calls which is a success...
and did some bandwidth test....
Ill try to post updates based my experience...
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I too have bad signal and delayed internet.. its so bad.. I see 1 bar all the time
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soraxd said:
I too have bad signal and delayed internet.. its so bad.. I see 1 bar all the time
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i did have the same problem, but after flashing the radio/modem i did have some good signal.. almost on par with HTC Desire (cyanogenmod 7.2) but im still evaluating the modem/radio...
maybe ill give this a few days/weeks before complaining to globe telcoms
is it possible ?
TNX
aCoZz said:
is it possible ?
TNX
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Yes it possible .
jje
aCoZz said:
is it possible ?
TNX
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Sure.
I wouldn't recommend doing it the other way around, though.
Theshawty said:
Sure.
I wouldn't recommend doing it the other way around, though.
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Where are jb radios available? Or are we still at the point that you run what you get with the rom you're on? Just curious I saw this thread and realized all the cm10 threads I've been.following don't mention any radios
ryancnap said:
Where are jb radios available? Or are we still at the point that you run what you get with the rom you're on? Just curious I saw this thread and realized all the cm10 threads I've been.following don't mention any radios
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Modems are in the modem thread or users are posting JB modems when asked in the relevant JB threads .
MODEMS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28033515#post28033515
jje
ryancnap said:
Where are jb radios available? Or are we still at the point that you run what you get with the rom you're on? Just curious I saw this thread and realized all the cm10 threads I've been.following don't mention any radios
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There should be some thread for a collection of all modems. Look around.
You can use Ics radios just fine unless they are the old ones befort july (LFB)
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My galaxy S2 is dropping network signals. Where my S1 shows 4 signal-bars, S2 shows 1 or 0 bars for the same network. But when I start using my phone, it goes till 3 or even 4 bars. In sleep mode it doesn't catch any signals. That mean I cannot receive any calls/sms when my phone is locked.
When I take out my phone and unlock and start using it, it suddenly get a few signals and starts receiving pending sms.
I heard somewhere it could be a problem with my custom ROM. So, I've upgraded to Stock ROM version 4.0.4. But the problem is still there. Can anyone please help me fix this issue?
Thanks
Adil
The same problems I have. Lose signal network, and must reboot phone.
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Sounds like hardware problem.
Try changing kernel and/or modem.
przemcio510 said:
Sounds like hardware problem.
Try changing kernel and/or modem.
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Sorry for having very basic knowledge of Android. By changing kernel do you mean to try flashing some other ROM?
Previously I downloaded the ROM from: http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-I9100&pcode=OXA&os=1&type=1#firmware (I downloaded CSC: I9100OXALQB)
If you mean to change the ROM, can you please suggest me any other ROM?
Thanks
Adil
anyone ??
I really thought this forum is useful
adilshoukat said:
anyone ??
I really thought this forum is useful
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The forum is useful. People helping you out aren't doing it for any commercial gain. They look around in their free time and help you solving your problems.
He said you may need to change your modem. Not your ROM. The best modem for you generally depends on your region. So search this forum for a thread detailing the modems for various regions, download the relevant one and flash it.
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adilshoukat said:
anyone ??
I really thought this forum is useful
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That's really an unnecessary comment.
With that being said, have you changed your modem recently or at all?
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kilometers4 said:
That's really an unnecessary comment.
With that being said, have you changed your modem recently or at all?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
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I did that comment because I've posted two problems and got no response. It seems no one looks at the questions at all.
I am not sure what you mean by modem. I bought this phone from KSA and I flashed a Poland ROM into it.
Do you think that would have changed the modem?
Yes it would have changed the modem. There is a modem thread here on XDA, find it and use Odin to flash them.
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themadba said:
Yes it would have changed the modem. There is a modem thread here on XDA, find it and use Odin to flash them.
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OK, can you please let me know how would I know that which ROM will suit my phone?
Do I have to keep flashing ROMs and see the results? Or is there some code in the ROM filename that can tell me that the ROM is good for the phones released in KSA ?
adilshoukat said:
OK, can you please let me know how would I know that which ROM will suit my phone?
Do I have to keep flashing ROMs and see the results? Or is there some code in the ROM filename that can tell me that the ROM is good for the phones released in KSA ?
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Just flash the modem no need to install an entire rom just for signal issue as far as "suit my phone" u have to try different roms for that i suggest you should read a few threads on the site
I tried flashing Poland, UAE and PAK ROMs. But nothing worked. I still have the worst signal strength