Hi. I have the Canadian SGS2 from Virgin Mobile.
I want to update the firmware on the phone but Im unsure as to which one to use. Right now the latest firmware for this specific phone is UGKG2. My model number is GT-19100M. Im just wondering which firmware would be the best to update to. Ive been having a few issues with my phone and apparently updating the firmware is suppose to fix it (like the Wifi sharing garbage that starts every time you tun wifi on, but doesnt go away when you turn it off)
Anyway - which firmware would be best to update to, or if it would be best to just update to the latest which I think is XKH2.
Help is appreciated. Thanks!
Yeah sounds like you are on an older firmware which a lot of us battled back in May with the wifi-sharing battery drain. You'd be safe flashing any ROM really. Not sure if you prefer stock firmware only or not as some of the custom roms are great. I'd suggest KH3 as many bugs have been fixed that are evident still in your ROM. But you may want to check to see if anyone has a backup of your current rom in case you need to take it in for warranty. I have an i9000 but friends who are using i9000m Bell model are able to flash any i9000 rom without issue as there really is no difference from what I know. If you do flash, keep in mind that your boot logo will say i9000 and not i9000M, which is why you may want to look into backing up your current rom (by rooting and flashing a custom kernel to make a backup) just in case you need to flash back for warranty repair.
I use Batista Rom and really like it but I always tend to prefer custom roms. I think you'd be better on any newer rom, stock or custom to get rid of the bugs you got in that firmware you're on
so to be clear - I can download KH3 and use Odin to flash without issue, Even though Im on the stock I9100m Virgin Phone? And KH3 is a single TAR file that needs to be placed under PDA correct? I basically just want my phone to be the exact same as it is now except with the firmware updated.
Will anything be different or will it all seem the same as if I were to do a factory reset right now?
Also where KH3 is 2.3.4 and my phone is currently 2.3.3 - this wont lead to issues when using Odin?
Thanks for the replies.
Ryne said:
so to be clear - I can download KH3 and use Odin to flash without issue, Even though Im on the stock I9100m Virgin Phone? And KH3 is a single TAR file that needs to be placed under PDA correct? I basically just want my phone to be the exact same as it is now except with the firmware updated.
Will anything be different or will it all seem the same as if I were to do a factory reset right now?
Also where KH3 is 2.3.4 and my phone is currently 2.3.3 - this wont lead to issues when using Odin?
Thanks for the replies.
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Yes you can flash KH3 using Odin under the PDA section. Depending on where you downloaded the KH3 firmware it probably wont wipe your phone so I normally do a factory reset after just to make sure it's a clean install. Make sure you back up anything you don't want to loose. Also take note that the KH3 package includes files that will change your boot up image from I9100M to I9100. If you want to keep things as close to stock as possible you can remove these files from the package since you don't really need it: boot.bin/sbl.bin/param.lfs. All you need to do is use winzip or 7zip, double click on the .tar file and delete.
Haha. Thanks for the replies.
I'm happy to say that everything went without a hitch - and all of my problems have been solved. One funny thing, was the camera shutter sound - which from what I read is suppose to be hardware related - was actually fixed as well - no more sound when opening the camera app.
Battery Improved
Wifi Sharing bug = gone
Shutter Sound = gone
Random restarts while listening to music = gone
And I got list view
Thanks guys!
im in the same boat. i just got a galaxy s2 a couple days ago. I just want to flash my phone to 2.3.4. Which firmware do i download? Where did you find KH3? thanks
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I am a T-Mobile client using their ROM. I upgraded on KIES suggestion the Kernel to the most recent version:
PDA KF1
Phone KG2
CSC KF3
I am running in Android 2.3.3.
Phone is rooted.
I used busy box 1.17.2 and 1.19. Currently, it is 1.18.4
Everything runs fine, however, shortly after SMS usages (Messages) or telephone calls the phone either goes in a loop of MEssage - FritzBox App - Firefox. I can close the last apps while the first stays alive. No usage of anything else is possible before reboot. Sometimes telephone calls are terminated and phone shuts down.
I hope I could explain a little bit what happens. I tried to look for an error log to be more specific.
My question now is:
What causes these problems, my best guess is that the kernel is the source as it it happens only after "Communications". Is this a known issue or is there more wrong to the phone? Too many apps or a specific app?
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I am a T-Mobile client using their ROM. I upgraded on KIES suggestion the Kernel to the most recent version:
PDA KF1
Phone KG2
CSC KF3
I am running in Android 2.3.3.
Phone is rooted.
I used busy box 1.17.2 and 1.19. Currently, it is 1.18.4
Everything runs fine, however, shortly after SMS usages (Messages) or telephone calls the phone either goes in a loop of MEssage - FritzBox App - Firefox. I can close the last apps while the first stays alive. No usage of anything else is possible before reboot. Sometimes telephone calls are terminated and phone shuts down.
I hope I could explain a little bit what happens. I tried to look for an error log to be more specific.
My question now is:
What causes these problems, my best guess is that the kernel is the source as it it happens only after "Communications". Is this a known issue or is there more wrong to the phone? Too many apps or a specific app?
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Does sound quite odd, try clearing cache, should the issue still exist, try flashing back to stock kernel and see if it still has the same problems. Is your root kernel source same as the original?
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Root Kernel is KG1 from Odia. Happened before with the other Kernel as well. I already cleared cache. There is no insecure KG2 for T-Mobile available. Any idea how to make the Kernel rootable/ insecure. I suspect it must have something to do with the Kernel. For rooting, I try always to get the insecure version of the branded one. Different kernels (insecure/ secure) that do not completely match could cause this?
Maybe I have done something wrong which is the solution. Let's start from scratch how I rooted the phone.
I had original Kernel on the phone. From this one, I upgraded straight to the insecure, rooted and than just put one the most recent one.
Is this causing the problems? So better upgrade to the next official one, than use the insecure to root and than put the official one back on. All done via ODIN? Would this be the solution?
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I used KIES to get the orginal KERNEL on the phone. So far no problems there. I want to test it over a couple of days and then root it again. Hope this fixed it.
2 Hours later
Okay, after roughly 2 hours I came back in this loop with Internet/ Messages. I cleaned the RAM and now it works fine. Why does this happen? Never had this before. Is this an App causing or just the Kernel. I could use ODIN to get back to the first Kernel that was preinstalled. Phone is currently not rooted. However, when I use ANDROID system Info (App), under BuidlINfo I see Type: USer and USer: Root. Should I probably unroot first as the system is confused and thus these errors appear?
Hope some could help here to clarify.
Need help and advice to fix problem!!!!!
Is this what I did wrong?
I had Kernel KF3 on the phone and put straight the insecure Kernel KG1 via Odin to the phone, rooted and then had original KG2 on it. This was the time when things got worse. Had the problem with KF3 already altough I first went to KF3 via KIES and then ODIN/ SuperOneclick/ ODIN for original firmware.
Does someone have an idea how to fix it? Going back to the first firmware and upgrade then to the most recent one? Anything to check in ODIN apart from the ususal ticks in F.Reset and AutoReboot?
Please help as it is get really annoying to reboot every now and then during the day.
0semaj0 said:
Does sound quite odd, try clearing cache, should the issue still exist, try flashing back to stock kernel and see if it still has the same problems. Is your root kernel source same as the original?
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I always thought power on/off is similar to Reboot. I was proven wrong. I just rebooted with volume up+home+power. Since then phone is stable. Sometimes TWLauncher crashes and reloads.
Thanks for the support. I think this has been fixed....hopefully.
Teddybear2 said:
Is this what I did wrong?
I had Kernel KF3 on the phone and put straight the insecure Kernel KG1 via Odin to the phone, rooted and then had original KG2 on it. This was the time when things got worse. Had the problem with KF3 already altough I first went to KF3 via KIES and then ODIN/ SuperOneclick/ ODIN for original firmware.
Does someone have an idea how to fix it? Going back to the first firmware and upgrade then to the most recent one? Anything to check in ODIN apart from the ususal ticks in F.Reset and AutoReboot?
Please help as it is get really annoying to reboot every now and then during the day.
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KF3 and KG1 is very different...since the F and G is well, obviously different. Usually if you matched a KF4 with KF3, it should be ok but KG1 is quite different. As with anything at this point in time for you is to flash to a stable ROM currently released, which is KG5 since there are root kernel available for KG5. It is the most recent Kies official release. KH3 is newer but not official Kies. If you update to KH3, you may not be able to gain update through Kies, therefore stick with KG5. Both are Android 2.3.4 for you information, hope that solves the issue and remember to clear all Cache and Dalvik in your case since you already have issues...
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KF3 and KG1 is very different...since the F and G is well, obviously different. Usually if you matched a KF4 with KF3, it should be ok but KG1 is quite different. As with anything at this point in time for you is to flash to a stable ROM currently released, which is KG5 since there are root kernel available for KG5. It is the most recent Kies official release. KH3 is newer but not official Kies. If you update to KH3, you may not be able to gain update through Kies, therefore stick with KG5. Both are Android 2.3.4 for you information, hope that solves the issue and remember to clear all Cache and Dalvik in your case since you already have issues...
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Problem was that a system file for synchronisation (syncmldstmo.apk) was deleted. I do not know how, but I could restore it with Titanium. Since then, all my problems seem to have vanished.
My Apps does not work. I do not see any downloaded app. Seems to be a Google problem since I stumbled over several threads.....no solution so far. I asked them directly. No solution.
Hi Guys,
I've run into a bit of a problem and cannot find my way around it, my phone can be used for everything except making a damn phone call i.e. I can make calls, folks can see me calling and receive it but I hear a blank on my end and so does the receiver, no dialogue. I tried everything listed on other topics but cant seem to get phone calls working again....so please help....
I know exactly when this started happening so here's the details
I was running the Foxhound 3.0 ROM listed in the following thread and it was running perfect
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486199
then I found a new ICS theme posted on the following thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1334922
and tried flashing that according to every step mentioned and although the ROM was running ok, I couldnt access system settings because my only option available was NOVA settings, my back button, phone calls & wifi wasnt working.
I looked into some of threads posted on the forum listed below and tried out every step to fix the problem but to no avail.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286432
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313659
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20229527&postcount=46
List of methods attempted
1. Restore mirror from my stock rooted ROM - fixed wifi but no phone calls
2. Restore mirror from ICSrewd ROM - same result
3. Used ODIN to go back to Unrooted Stock - still no phone calls
Kernel + non-rooted UCKH7 system package
4. Used ODIN to flash a different Kernel with root - same result
Kernel + cache + rooted UCKK6 system package
5. Full wipe and reflashed ICSrewd - same result.
Now i have so much info cluttered in head that I'm experiencing what people call 'writer's block' or what I would call 'Brain Dissolution' :-(
Can anyone please suggest a solution for this? My current phone deets are as follows
- At&t Samsung Galaxy SGH i777
- Android 2.3.6 Baseband i9100XXLPH
- Siyah v2.6.7
- Build ICSrewd v2.0.1 KL1
unkindestdude said:
Hi Guys,
I've run into a bit of a problem and cannot find my way around it, my phone can be used for everything except making a damn phone call i.e. I can make calls, folks can see me calling and receive it but I hear a blank on my end and so does the receiver, no dialogue. I tried everything listed on other topics but cant seem to get phone calls working again....so please help....
I know exactly when this started happening so here's the details
I was running the Foxhound 3.0 ROM listed in the following thread and it was running perfect
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486199
then I found a new ICS theme posted on the following thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1334922
and tried flashing that according to every step mentioned and although the ROM was running ok, I couldnt access system settings because my only option available was NOVA settings, my back button, phone calls & wifi wasnt working.
I looked into some of threads posted on the forum listed below and tried out every step to fix the problem but to no avail.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286432
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313659
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20229527&postcount=46
List of methods attempted
1. Restore mirror from my stock rooted ROM - fixed wifi but no phone calls
2. Restore mirror from ICSrewd ROM - same result
3. Used ODIN to go back to Unrooted Stock - still no phone calls
Kernel + non-rooted UCKH7 system package
4. Used ODIN to flash a different Kernel with root - same result
Kernel + cache + rooted UCKK6 system package
5. Full wipe and reflashed ICSrewd - same result.
Now i have so much info cluttered in head that I'm experiencing what people call 'writer's block' or what I would call 'Brain Dissolution' :-(
Can anyone please suggest a solution for this? My current phone deets are as follows
- At&t Samsung Galaxy SGH i777
- Android 2.3.6 Baseband i9100XXLPH
- Siyah v2.6.7
- Build ICSrewd v2.0.1 KL1
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You got an i9100 modem on your device from something you flashed (probably the theme package from the i9100 forums - but I didn't d/l it to look) as evidenced by your baseband reporting i9100XXLPH.
Though I think some of the packages you have tried flashing to fix it have modems, I would go to the appropriate modems thread (I think they are linked from the sticky in general) and grab whichever i777 modem you were running before and flash that...
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You got an i9100 modem on your device from something you flashed (probably the theme package from the i9100 forums - but I didn't d/l it to look) as evidenced by your baseband reporting i9100XXLPH.
Though I think some of the packages you have tried flashing to fix it have modems, I would go to the appropriate modems thread (I think they are linked from the sticky in general) and grab whichever i777 modem you were running before and flash that...
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Ok, so here's my question, when I flash the Stock ROM, doesnt it already come with the stock modem too? or do I still have to dl and flash the stock modem separately?
unkindestdude said:
Ok, so here's my question, when I flash the Stock ROM, doesnt it already come with the stock modem too? or do I still have to dl and flash the stock modem separately?
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ICScrewD should have given you the UCKH7 modem. Not sure why it didn't overwrite your i9100 modem. As I haven't been in this situation to have to get out of it, there may be more to it. My first step would be trying to flash just the correct modem package over what you currently have...other than that, others have been in this situation - search is your friend.
dandrumheller said:
ICScrewD should have given you the UCKH7 modem. Not sure why it didn't overwrite your i9100 modem. As I haven't been in this situation to have to get out of it, there may be more to it. My first step would be trying to flash just the correct modem package over what you currently have...other than that, others have been in this situation - search is your friend.
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Ok I was still on ICSrewd when I tried flashing UCKH7 but it didnt overwrite the i9100 modem even after multiple flashes. I tried doing it thru ODIN and it still failed. So I went back to the Stock ROM and re-tried it and guess what....success!! ......which is weird, I'm not sure if it is an issue with ICSrewd new version 2.0.1...anyhow...now I'm experiencing ridiculous battery drain, so should I try various modem combinations to see which one works?
unkindestdude said:
Ok I was still on ICSrewd when I tried flashing UCKH7 but it didnt overwrite the i9100 modem even after multiple flashes. I tried doing it thru ODIN and it still failed. So I went back to the Stock ROM and re-tried it and guess what....success!! ......which is weird, I'm not sure if it is an issue with ICSrewd new version 2.0.1...anyhow...now I'm experiencing ridiculous battery drain, so should I try various modem combinations to see which one works?
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After all that flashing, you'll probably see heavy battery drain for a few days. I usually have to go 3 battery cycles full to empty (which is 3 days for me) before I see stable battery behavior after flashing new roms.
Sent from my SGH-I777 using XDA App
dandrumheller said:
After all that flashing, you'll probably see heavy battery drain for a few days. I usually have to go 3 battery cycles full to empty (which is 3 days for me) before I see stable battery behavior after flashing new roms.
Sent from my SGH-I777 using XDA App
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I should've read this earlier
What I did instead was flash the turkbey ROM and went thru 2 cycles with it already so now I'm seeing some level of stability i.e. 19 hrs of battery time approx with about 5 hrs of Screen On time, which is pretty decent I guess.
Thanks for advice mate.
Hey there!
Before anyone asks, I have done the following.
Searched on google/XDA for solutions
Flashed different ROM's
Changed Kernels
Wiped all cache
Did factory Reset
I am currently having bad network problems with my phone.
I am running JellyBam 6.7.0 with default kernel.
Baseband: XXLQ6
Problem
I constently get No Service or "Emergency Calls only" in areas that I've never had emergency calls in. I am not aware of my old modem or RIL, and so am completely lost of what to go from here as I haven't found posts that could help my issue.
When I reboot my phone, turn airplane mode on, or just randomly it will go into the stage above, to where it will stay without signal for 10 minutes up to days (I've had it go for 2 days with no signal). When I try to search for networks (In places where there is 100% a network) it will say "error searching for network".
I have no idea what to do, and am rather scared. There have been 2 emergency situations to where I needed a phone, and yet mine had no signal.
My second question, is if I manage to get it back to stock ICS (4.0.4) and do all the updates through KIES, will I get the original modem + RIL back as well as the ROM? Or will I still need to flash that myself.
TLDR: If I reset it back completely to stock ICS, will everything that I have done (root, flash modems, flash kernels etc...) be erased.
Thanks so much for reading, I've got so much stress rigt now.
Are you getting no service all the time or only intermittently ? Also, check your IMEI in settings/about phone to see if it's the generic one (0049.....), whatever you do tho don't post your actual IMEI here. Just a yes/know answer to the 'is it the generic one' question will do.
If it's a constant thing, call your carrier to check if it's been IMEI blocked. If it's intermittent, flash a stock ICS rom as you'd suggested. You'll end up with whatever modem/baseband is attached to the rom you flash, and yes, you'll lose root & the kernel you're currently running will be replaced by the stock kernel in the rom you flash.
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Are you getting no service all the time or only intermittently ? Also, check your IMEI in settings/about phone to see if it's the generic one (0049.....), whatever you do tho don't post your actual IMEI here. Just a yes/know answer to the 'is it the generic one' question will do.
If it's a constant thing, call your carrier to check if it's been IMEI blocked. If it's intermittent, flash a stock ICS rom as you'd suggested. You'll end up with whatever modem/baseband is attached to the rom you flash, and yes, you'll lose root & the kernel you're currently running will be replaced by the stock kernel in the rom you flash.
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Yes it's only intermittent, so not a problem with the IMEI.
So if I find, and download stock ICS to bring it to factory it should be fine? If I were to, let's say, flash the ICS onto the phone, is there any way to keep the RIL+ Baseband and flash back JB? Or when flashing JB, will it replace whatever RIL+Baseband is attached with the ROM.
Also, thanks for the quick reply. I was expecting days for a response.
Forget about JB/custom roms/anything else until or unless you get your phone working normally again. Flash an ICS stock rom for your region.
And forget about the current RIL/baseband. It sounds like it may well be the cause of the problems you're having; quite possible if you've been mucking around with different RIL's in particular. Pretty sure I said in my PP that you'll end up with whatever baseband is lumped in with the stock rom you flash.
Actually, you might want to stick with a stock rom specific to your carrier if there is one, at least that way you know the modem/baseband will more than likely have been tested by your carrier & is likely to work well with it unless there are other issues (carrier side connectivity issues or other problems with your phone).
As to whether doing this will fix your issues, no idea. At the moment, and in the absence of any clue as to what's causing your issues, it's the best option you've got. If it doesn't fix the problems, then it's probably a carrier-side issue (possible given it only happens at certain times/in certain locations) or a physical problem with the phone (less likely).
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Yes it's only intermittent, so not a problem with the IMEI.
So if I find, and download stock ICS to bring it to factory it should be fine? If I were to, let's say, flash the ICS onto the phone, is there any way to keep the RIL+ Baseband and flash back JB? Or when flashing JB, will it replace whatever RIL+Baseband is attached with the ROM.
Also, thanks for the quick reply. I was expecting days for a response.
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Forget about JB/custom roms/anything else until or unless you get your phone working normally again. Flash an ICS stock rom for your region.
And forget about the current RIL/baseband. It sounds like it may well be the cause of the problems you're having; quite possible if you've been mucking around with different RIL's in particular. Pretty sure I said in my PP that you'll end up with whatever baseband is lumped in with the stock rom you flash.
Actually, you might want to stick with a stock rom specific to your carrier if there is one, at least that way you know the modem/baseband will more than likely have been tested by your carrier & is likely to work well with it unless there are other issues (carrier side connectivity issues or other problems with your phone).
As to whether doing this will fix your issues, no idea. At the moment, and in the absence of any clue as to what's causing your issues, it's the best option you've got. If it doesn't fix the problems, then it's probably a carrier-side issue (possible given it only happens at certain times/in certain locations) or a physical problem with the phone (less likely).
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Thanks.
I'm having problems to what official ROM to use from the list.
The only one on the list is Optus, but my phone is with virgin (on the optus network) should that be fine?
The rom is I9100XWLP8
Once again many thanks! I'll update you with the progress.
Yep. Flash the Optus rom given you're effectively using their network & see what happens.
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Yep. Flash the Optus rom given you're effectively using their network & see what happens.
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Thanks mate, you're a champion!
No probs Post here again if you have any dramas.
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No probs Post here again if you have any dramas.
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Just downloaded it (Hotfile takes forever) and flashed through odin.
Worked fine after a factory reset. However, Kies won't update my phone.
Network seems to running smooth, so we'll see how it goes. The more things I do, I guess the more things I can rule out.
EDIT:
I updated the phone, and I get the message "Unfortunately, Application installer has stopped". What am I supposed to do?
Factory reset
Sent from the little guy
gastonw said:
Factory reset
Sent from the little guy
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That didn't work.
Anyhow, I managed to track down a 4.0.4 variant of the ROM I was using, and made sure the CSC, PDA and Baseband all matched up with what Kies wanted, and flashed it. I think the error occured I was trying to update a ROM with the wrong CSC and Baseband to one with the correct ones and Kies didn't like that.
I run CM 10.1 on my phone, which had original specs: PDA:KG3 / PHONE:KE7 / CSC:KG1 (VNZ). I've been running those CM nightlies since about November 2012 with few problems, updating to new nightlies every few weeks to a month. I'd never flashed new radios - just the CM rom.
Starting a couple of months ago, I began to see a problem where my phone would drop cell service (no bars + empty triangle in the cell signal indicator) and rebooting was the only way to bring the cell signal back. This happened every couple of days, so was bearable. I figured something in the nightlies had caused a weird problem and that the CM devs/community would find and fix this.
After flashing a nightly last week, my phone wouldn't hold cell signal for more than an hour - sometimes not even that. Reboots fixed this but never permanently. I started to read about radios, modems, and RILs. hawkerpaul's post here was a great help. I found that my phone had the original KE7 radio but had a RIL of I9100XXLS8(2) - I presume from the CM rom? I flashed some new radios and have now gone through a series of the (matched) modem + RIL files in hawkerpaul's post above. In most cases I see the following behaviour:
Phone successfully finds network (Vodafone NZ) on boot
Trying to manually select a mobile operator fails (error when searching for networks)
Unable to successfully call out! Dialling stalls, and I can't hang up - only fixed by a reboot
How do I fix this immediate problem of not being able to call/receive calls? Seems like maybe I'm using a radio that doesn't work with Vodafone NZ - but I haven't seen any posts on what DOES work well with that network. I have the modem file to flash the original KE7 back again, but what should I do about the RIL file then? Not sure I have found an RIL for KE7 yet in my travels. Any help would be appreciated - and thanks!
To help me figure out where I went wrong, do the CM builds include the RIL, or is that something that could only get updated somewhere else? I know the rom doesn't change the modem but I suspect that XXLS8(2) RIL had to come from CM.
1) Don't mess with RIL's (You'll make it 'worse').
2) Check stock roms released by your telco. Find out which modems were bundled with those stock roms. Try those modems. If they don't help, look for stock roms released by other carriers which sold the the I9100T world-wide (check Samfirmware). Try the modems bundled with these roms. If they don't help, try any & every modem you can get your hands on.
If you've already flashed RIL's, you may well have created a bigger problem for yourself. You might want to do a clean install of stock as well for good measure if that's the case. The reason I stopped using CM9 (and never bothered with CM10) was similar issues that seem to have gotten introduced with a particular nightly & never went away (a fix was tried which benefited a very few problems who were having RIL problems but created problems for even more people who previously had no problems).
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2) Check stock roms released by your telco. Find out which modems were bundled with those stock roms. Try those modems. If they don't help, look for stock roms released by other carriers which sold the the I9100T world-wide (check Samfirmware). Try the modems bundled with these roms. If they don't help, try any & every modem you can get your hands on.
...You might want to do a clean install of stock as well for good measure...
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I'm just about at this point. If I reinstall stock, will that reset my modem as well?
Thanks for the help - looks like I did definitely make things worse.
You'll end up with whatever modem is bundled with the stock rom, so probably use the most recent released by your carrier, then you can try other modems released by your carrier as per my PP. The rationale with that is you'd hope your carrier has tested the modems they bundle with their stock roms so they work in most places/at most times with their network. Doing a clean install of stock should fix anything funky messing around with RIL's may have done as well.
If you get no joy from those, proceed as per my PP (You might get other suggestions from other people as well).
Thanks for the help. I was able to flash the latest stock rom, which included baseband I9100XXLS8. This worked fine for making and receiving calls. I lasted a couple of hours with that stock Samsung firmware before I started to get itchy for Android 4.2 again, so I've now rooted and am going to try CM10 again, but at least this time I know not to touch the modem - and I'm confident I can get back to stock again if I have any problems! Many thanks!
Glad you've got connectivity back You can flash modems as much as you want, I'd just be wary of messing with RIL's unless it's as an absolute last resort (I.E you have no connectivity & you've tried every single modem. Too many people try them when their connectivity is fine in the mistaken belief they're going to get 8Mbps instead of 7.8Mbps downloads, I.E it wasn't broke in the first place), even then a clean install of stock & choosing the right modem will often fix the problems.
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MistahBungle said:
Glad you've got connectivity back You can flash modems as much as you want, I'd just be wary of messing with RIL's unless it's as an absolute last resort (I.E you have no connectivity & you've tried every single modem. Too many people try them when their connectivity is fine in the mistaken belief they're going to get 8Mbps instead of 7.8Mbps downloads, I.E it wasn't broke in the first place), even then a clean install of stock & choosing the right modem will often fix the problems.
You're welcome Any dramas post to this thread again & I'm sure someone will help.
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Hi and thanks in advance. I have a galaxy i9100 which shows the following information: PDA: i9100xwlsd - Phone i9100xxls8 - Csc i9100vnzls9. I installed via odin Android version 4.1.2 which made the phone work really well except that it kept dropping network service and signal strength. I replaced the sim which did seem to help but did not fix the problem totally. I also notice that the GPS will not find any satellites and just keeps searching for as long as I would let it. I have read various threads and it appears that this may be a modem problem? I have found that Vodafone NZ has released a modem which is i9100xxls9? Should I flash the modem file only in Odin and do you really think this would fix the problem. How would I flash the modem file. Would I do this through odin? Any help gratefully received.
Yes, first step is definitely to flash the modem which was released by your carrier for your region. If you can find a file which is Odin flashable then yes, try it. However most of the files are for flashing via CWM. Are you rooted? If not they won't work for you, in which case you'll have to search around for an Odin flashable version of LS9.
Just to check, you do have an i9100? Not an i9100t etc? Some variants require different modems.
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Yes, first step is definitely to flash the modem which was released by your carrier for your region. If you can find a file which is Odin flashable then yes, try it. However most of the files are for flashing via CWM. Are you rooted? If not they won't work for you, in which case you'll have to search around for an Odin flashable version of LS9.
Just to check, you do have an i9100? Not an i9100t etc? Some variants require different modems.
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Thanks for the response. How do I know if a file is odin flashable? How do you flash via cwm (whatever that is). You can see I am a little bit or a lot of a novice on this. The unfortunate thing is I enjoy it. I think the phone is rooted and it says the phone is: Model GT- i9100. The phone was purchased in UAE and I have flashed the android 4.1.2 which was a vodafone NZ system. Everything works fine except the GPS and the phone signal drops out all the time showing no service when there is service? Thanks again for your help on this. I have just found that the phone may not be rooted? I tried to install root manager but it indicated phone was not rooted?
Ok so no offence, you need to do a lot of reading for yourself. Reading is the key to successful (ie without bricking) modification of your phone.
For a start, if you've flashed stock then of course you will not have root. You don't need to have root to flash a modem. Have a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1656005
I'm not saying to flash that modem file. But that's how you do it, now you just need to find your file and flash it.
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I've read several threads in xda about a Galaxy S2 from Australia working in Europe and vice versa however I haven't seen any mention of whether a stock firmware for the S2 designed for Europe will work on my Australian Galaxy S2.
Can someone clarify that for me please? I don't want to go flashing European firmware and finding GPS, FM Radio etc don't work, can't make phone calls and texts.
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Of course. The only thing you might have to muck around with is the modem.
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Of course. The only thing you might have to muck around with is the modem.
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Unfortunately that's not something I'm comfortable doing. Flashing kernels and ROMs I have done but never a modem. Maybe I just better stay with what I have and do without the multi-window function that comes with that ROM.
Same as flashing roms/kernels, single file, phone section of Odin. Most modem packages on here are CWM flashable which means you need root, though if you dig around you might be able to find Odin flashable modems. You can also download stock roms for your carrier & extract the modem.bin files from those & flash with Odin (rationale being you'd expect modems bundled with stock roms released by your carrier to give you good connectivity on their network in most locations most of the time).
Besides, this assumes you have connectivity issues with the modem that's bundled with the European rom you flash. It might work just fine. You're only going to know if you flash the rom & test/find out.
I currently have the stock rom for Australia XWLSH (unbranded) on my phone. It's rooted using PhilZ kernel. I've very happy with it as it is but would like the multi-window function while still staying with a totally stock ROM. The only way to do that is to use a stock deodexed ROM and the only one of those around here is the XXLSJ which is a european stock S2 ROM.
I can easily extract the modem.bin file from my backup image I got from sammobile but I was hoping I might be able to just flash the XXLSJ deodexed ROM and all would be fine (It is prerooted with PhilZ kernel).
from the little I have read about modem flashing so far suggests i might have to also flash a matching ril which further complicates things.
My USB port works fine, connects to my PC fine, i just prefer flashing to using Odin from my PC.
I wouldn't do anything with RIL's except as a last resort; I.E your connectivity is ****e/non-existent & you've tried the several dozen different modems that are available to no effect. Forget about RIL's until/unless you get to this point (highly unlikely).
If you're planning to run the European stock rom rooted, forget about flashing modems with Odin, every modem that's ever been released is available in a CWM flashable. Quicker/easier than Odin flashing them if you have to try a bunch because your connectivity is borked.
But...And I've already said this, you might find your connectivity is just fine as is after you flash that other stock rom. So try it & see.
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I wouldn't do anything with RIL's except as a last resort; I.E your connectivity is ****e/non-existent & you've tried the several dozen different modems that are available to no effect. Forget about RIL's until/unless you get to this point (highly unlikely).
If you're planning to run the European stock rom rooted, forget about flashing modems with Odin, every modem that's ever been released is available in a CWM flashable. Quicker/easier than Odin flashing them if you have to try a bunch because your connectivity is borked.
But...And I've already said this, you might find your connectivity is just fine as is after you flash that other stock rom. So try it & see.
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Good point and no doubt I can always go back to the nandroid backup of my working stock australian ROM if it doesn't.
Thanks for all the help. Much appreciated.
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