Which modem to use? - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Can someone help me and let me know which modem I should be using on my international gs3? I'm on the ATT network and live in the US. Thanks
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brian6685 said:
Can someone help me and let me know which modem I should be using on my international gs3? I'm on the ATT network and live in the US. Thanks
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Trial and error it would seem. I've tried for different ones so far. LE6, LE8, LE9, and LF2. So far I found LF2 to be no good for me, and LE9 to be slightly better than 6 or 8. Your mileage will vary. Just try them all and find out which one is best. You can see the list here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969&page=2
If you have a 9300 as opposed to a 9300T, I believe Mobile Odin will work for you. (Doesnt work for me yet so I havent tried this) but I believe you can use that to flash them all directly from your device, which will facilitate testing since you can probably try them all without having to physically move! Take note of your dBm readings and internet performance and let us know how you go.

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[Q] Baseband/Radio for Australia (Sydney) Vodaphone ?

I am now with Vodaphone in SYD
Using Rarity Rom, with I9100TDUKF4...
the reception seemed to be very bad... any suggestion?
Also maybe becoz of CSC as well?
push.... a little help?
help......
Heya, I don't know much at all about modems, but seeing as no one else has any ideas I thought I'd just suggest for you to take a look at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1277593
The second post shows a comparison between all of the modems that he tested.
I flashed KI4 just because.
I haven't noticed any differences (yet. I haven't really tested it out much) but then again I didn't have issues to start with.
Maybe worth a try? 8)
I've also found this and decided to flash it, too.
(Something to do with GPS stuff)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1233256
Hope it helps!
I have been told local radio/baseband/modem will be better in terms of reception... not sure if that is true...
i'll give it a go anyway =]
In settings/about phone is your baseband 'dukf4'?
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I'm using the I9100TDUKF4 modem with I9100 KJ3 firmware. Works well.
Give the Telstra I9100TDVKF2 modem a go. I found it better than the Vodafone modem for the I9100T.
Search for it in the Q&A forum.
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Thanks all... I'm switching a lot of baseband today, KH3, KH4 is not good for T version S2s....
and yes, it was I9100TDUKF4 in basband before, that gave me an average speed and reception...
I have also aware that maybe the service provider will affect the reception, so my guess will be if for T version S2s, it has to be used different baseband when the phone is with Telstra and voda...
anyway i am using NEKF2 atm, the speed is amazing but the reception is again not much improved....
ballmead said:
Give the Telstra I9100TDVKF2 modem a go. I found it better than the Vodafone modem for the I9100T.
Search for it in the Q&A forum.
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i will try for sure, any link to download?
oh btw, i am living in Marsfied.... would that make a difference?
Yep! For i9100t it's best to use only the voda or telstra modems. I use kf4 on my telstra version running optus sim.
Does anyone have a cwm version of the telstra modem?
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eminemkh said:
i will try for sure, any link to download?
oh btw, i am living in Marsfied.... would that make a difference?
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I live in Sydney too.
Here is the link for the Tesltra modem
http://www.multiupload.com/BVCGP2Y0W0
Flash it using Odin.
thanks guys... if this one is not working fine, my next step will be csc....
or maybe the only problem is..
Voda sucks
eminemkh said:
thanks guys... if this one is not working fine, my next step will be csc....
or maybe the only problem is..
Voda sucks
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I have a friend in Marsfield and 3/Voda reception there is ok. Mobile data is a bit crap but that's not your problem I assume.
eminemkh said:
thanks guys... if this one is not working fine, my next step will be csc....
or maybe the only problem is..
Voda sucks
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Good luck, please let us know how it goes for you.
results is out :
I9100NEKF2:good in speed, average in reception
I9100TDVF2: best modem in terms of T version modem (there are only 2 though xD)
inside my room using voda, still got 2 bars (normal voda modem gives me "emergency call only")
Anyone got any recommendations for I9100 on Optus?
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Anyone got any recommendations for I9100 on Optus?
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KI4 is supposed to be really good on Optus. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17967764&postcount=5
extract1 said:
KI4 is supposed to be really good on Optus. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17967764&postcount=5
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non-T version has tones of choices

[Q] Best modem for India ??

Hi everybody...
Can somebody tell me which is the best modem for India in terms of battery usage??
I have already many modems like lph lps lp9 etc etc... but no use.....
I use XXLPS.. That's great.. If you want really good coverage try nelp3.. But that's not to battery efficient..
I tried that.. Bt it was also very hungry.. 40% battery drop overnight with no wakelocks or othr usage
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amritpal2489 said:
Hi everybody...
Can somebody tell me which is the best modem for India in terms of battery usage??
I have already many modems like lph lps lp9 etc etc... but no use.....
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I know this probably doesn't help much but try a few different ones and see how your signal changes. Maybe use each one for a day and determine battery drain, network and cellular signal. It varies depending on carrier, location, etc. so you need to try them out and cannot rely on someone else's best option.
Modem
crazyaj8 said:
I know this probably doesn't help much but try a few different ones and see how your signal changes. Maybe use each one for a day and determine battery drain, network and cellular signal. It varies depending on carrier, location, etc. so you need to try them out and cannot rely on someone else's best option.
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Hi, Can you then suggest the probable modems that i can flash for S2 in India??
I do not have much knowledge on this front.
M using the 9100 version.
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Hi, Can you then suggest the probable modems that i can flash for S2 in India??
I do not have much knowledge on this front.
M using the 9100 version.
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I'm glad you posted in a thread instead of starting one, but with modems you need to try multiple ones to get the correct one. My modem may have better battery life and signal, but worse GPS, or vice versa. Just try different ones, no one can suggest one for you.
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themadba said:
I'm glad you posted in a thread instead of starting one, but with modems you need to try multiple ones to get the correct one. My modem may have better battery life and signal, but worse GPS, or vice versa. Just try different ones, no one can suggest one for you.
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Atleast tell where to start...
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singharun18 said:
Atleast tell where to start...
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check the link below for some of them, flashable thro CWM
Modem Collection
also use 'GetRil' app from stores and match the RIL(Radio Interface layer) with the modem u use and see
Or use this .
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Modem + RIL
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Difference in modems? UCLE to UCLF5 to 6

Just a noob trying to understand what's happening behind the curtain.
Could someone help me understand the difference between all the modems we've seen for the I717. What do these upgrades change and why have I and others seen such a difference in LTE speeds with these different upgrades?
Thanks for the knowledge.
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viejo79 said:
Just a noob trying to understand what's happening behind the curtain.
Could someone help me understand the difference between all the modems we've seen for the I717. What do these upgrades change and why have I and others seen such a difference in LTE speeds with these different upgrades?
Thanks for the knowledge.
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different modems for different areas...one modem may work better for me in my area...which just got 3g last year...
some have better coverages...some get better connection using a different modem...
so bottom line a modem you are using in your state/area, my not work as good in my area......kk, which great for android users that have the custom capability to flash a use a different modem...

Galaxy note I717 running on aws(wind/T-Mobile) with ics

OK guys does or has anyone gotten some luck running a i717m note on aws band with either wind or T-Mobile? I have tried different roms, radio and mods still no luck
If someone that has gotten it to run good please post what step you took and what from and radio plus any mod required that would be awesome.
I need a stable ics rom. I have a i717m which is from bell mobility
. Thanks in advance
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The author is studachris. I copied this from a thread about T-mobile, just a little way down. There are several threads infact, so take a few minutes and find them. I know the xda search function sux but googling "using at&t galaxy note on t-mobile or wind" will get you all the advice and files.
Come back if you have any questions.
"Roms and modems are interchangeable, meaning you can use whichever modem you want, on whichever Rom you want.
The blaze modem is what you want to use for t-mobile
Also the apn settings for t-mobile would probably be beneficial"
I'm not blowing you off. Learn by doing.
Here is an example:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28940387
Capt is absolutely right. Been using the orig Blaze modem/radio on several ROMs (used mostly ICS CM ROMs). All have been stable with 3-9 mb d/l and crummy upload speeds as reported in the T-Mobile modem thread.
hey I have tried to look for it.
I've spent over 20 hours the other day/night flashing different roms and modems and searching though forums on here and google.
That is why im posting to ask if anyone has had any luck. it seem the modem I have flash really some only work with aokp rom but and the speed are good but i lost out on the s apps or I have only been able to get things working with the kid test modem it seem the blaze or blaze 4g lb7 doesnt like to work on wind while using uclf6 roms custom stock roms. but i will give that a try and see what in that link. I am just trying to get this thing up and running so I dont have to be carrying around 2 phones with me all day .
ps: I have over 7gb of rom data download that other night too its still sitting on the desktop so pretty much every ics rom and stock restore rom plus radio has been downloaded
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Capt is absolutely right. Been using the orig Blaze modem/radio on several ROMs (used mostly ICS CM ROMs). All have been stable with 3-9 mb d/l and crummy upload speeds as reported in the T-Mobile modem thread.
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can you post a link or upload your radio file?
the only good link for a radio I have found was all dead already, I am guessing its the only one I have not tried yet
T-mobile Blaze radio link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?suusz2ho9587bts
Sorry for your trouble.
Here is a super resource from Bigjoe, a very knowledgeable, helpful member:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28040353
Save that link, and hit the thanks button on his page.
Thanks will give it a go when I'm off work
rangercaptain said:
T-mobile Blaze radio link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?suusz2ho9587bts
Sorry for your trouble.
Here is a super resource from Bigjoe, a very knowledgeable, helpful member:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28040353
Save that link, and hit the thanks button on his page.
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Its seems either gave a radio for voice or data but not both. The blaze seems to work for voice but. Not so for data but the telus t989d radio works for radio but not voice I really hope the aws modem will be out soon with tmobile getting the note
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Are you inputing APN settings? You can't get data without that.
Yes I have done that and the phone auto finds the apn for wind
but even after manual input still same thing. I have even tried the *#*#4636#*#* code and configure on that as well and *#2263# for the other rom still either one if the radio is good for voice or the other for data. I wish they had one that worked on both and good
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Are you inputing APN settings? You can't get data without that.
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Do you have any bars showing?
In settings>phone what baseband is shown?
I get like 4 bars and baseband is unknown
rangercaptain said:
Do you have any bars showing?
In settings>phone what baseband is shown?
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Ok you don't have a modem or the flash was bad. Is the null symbol next to the bars?
I have the modem but it always shows up as baseband unknown and. Get like 4 bars but the sound is all mess up with the blaze ics radio
rangercaptain said:
Ok you don't have a modem or the flash was bad. Is the null symbol next to the bars?
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When I install the rom before modem flash it shows the stock modem that comes the from but when I flash a blaze or kid test modem it show unknown but works still
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I went back to gb becase i was getting poor signal and when a incomin call comes in thers this terible sound. .. Know pn gb and still poor sig
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Hmm. But I like ics and I finally got it working OK on the note data is slow but can live with it I guess its the sound that bugs me
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Do you get better sound and data on gb mod?
daminux said:
I went back to gb becase i was getting poor signal and when a incomin call comes in thers this terible sound. .. Know pn gb and still poor sig
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Same thing data gets stuck it taks long to download a small file but it does show 4g crapy signal and data am in puerto rico
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Umniah network - amman jordan

Hello, i have just moved to amman, jordan and i bought an umniah network simcard but i have a strange problem. It keeps drops the signal all the time. The same sim on other phones works perfectly and other samsung phones like the note 2 or grant work as they should. I was thinking that the problem might be the modem. Im on rootbox 4.1. I haven't tried a sammy rom yet cause i dont have a good internet connection yet. Anyone knows a good modem version to try? Thanks in advance..
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No one will be able to pinpoint a 'good' modem for you. Each person will need a different modem depending on their carrier and region. For example, I'm using XXMS2, while my brother, with the same phone but different carrier, is on DVLS3. I have a horrible signal with his modem, as he does with mine.
What you'll have to do is flash a few and test which works for you. They're not big files so you'll be fine to download a few without a good connection. Don't flash ril+modem, you want modem only.
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Yes i know but there are so many of them and i asked here just in case any jordanian was here in this forum and advice me anw thanks a lot for the reply i will try and see whats happens. Cheers
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Try the modems bundled with stock roms released by the carrier in question then the stock roms released by other carriers in that country first. That should help you narrow it down/save you some time.

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