First off phone is stock and un rooted.
My issue is that the phone will switch to 3g or E so much and then often not switch to H when I use an app requiring Internet so the app won't load anything. Anyone else have these issues or is there a fix? I'm in Australia btw.
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dk125 said:
First off phone is stock and un rooted.
My issue is that the phone will switch to 3g or E so much and then often not switch to H when I use an app requiring Internet so the app won't load anything. Anyone else have these issues or is there a fix? I'm in Australia btw.
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If your phone is unrooted, there are limited things you can do to solve it. If it is rooted, you can actually try to flash different modems for your phone and see which one works best for you or just find out from this forum what modem is best for your carrier.
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fervorous said:
If your phone is unrooted, there are limited things you can do to solve it. If it is rooted, you can actually try to flash different modems for your phone and see which one works best for you or just find out from this forum what modem is best for your carrier.
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Sorry, I have looked around and you can actually flash modem through Odin if your phone is unrooted.
Oh really?? Thanks for letting me know, I haven't messed with flashing before so I doubt I will now haha i might wait for official updates...
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I haven't messed with flashing before so I doubt I will now haha i might wait for official updates...
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Most official modems for my region are terrible, I'll bet your's aren't better. Asian modems have a far greater stability, especially the DXLF3 modem.
You can't do anything wrong when flashing a modem. Just get Odin, head to the modem collection thread, pick your modem and flash away.
My issue is that the phone will switch to 3g or E so much and then often not switch to H
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Sounds like antenna ping-pong. Basically that means that your carrier keeps moving you from one antenna to the other.
Alternatively, check if you have any Proxy configured in the APN settings as slow proxies can cause the same issue: go to Settings->More->Mobile network->Access point names, choose the one reading 'internet' (or something like that)
Check if any Proxy server IP is filled in. If yes, write it down and delete it from the profile. If Internet doesn't work, reconfigure it.
If it's better, congrats
Oh really! I didn't realise the Asian modems would work well in Australia thought they would be specific to region, obviously not! I will try the flash if nothing else works..
I checked in the settings like u asked but there is nothing under proxy? Should here be an ip is that the possible problem?
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lol. why want change modem? just go to setting, mobile network, network mode, WCDMA only..
ascariz said:
lol. why want change modem? just go to setting, mobile network, network mode, WCDMA only..
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Wcdma only still switches between 3g and H, trying it now. So it wouldn't make a difference would it?
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dk125 said:
Wcdma only still switches between 3g and H, trying it now. So it wouldn't make a difference would it?
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there is still difference in term of speed between 3g and H. if you want consistent H+, change modem to BWLE5, if you not in LFB based rom.
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there is still difference in term of speed between 3g and H. if you want consistent H+, change modem to BWLE5, if you not in LFB based rom.
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I'm currently on lf2, being constantly on h+ would drain battery wouldn't it? And h+ wouldn't be available in many areas? Sorry haven't mucked around with this stuff before Thanks for answering but!
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dk125 said:
I'm currently on lf2, being constantly on h+ would drain battery wouldn't it? And h+ wouldn't be available in many areas? Sorry haven't mucked around with this stuff before Thanks for answering but!
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with this modem, your phone will go straight from 3g to H+, it doesn't even know H anymore. lol. try it to feel the drain on your own.
I had the same problem with lfb modem on stock lfb rom. I fixed it by flashing lf2 modem.
Try it. If it doesn't work flash back the modem you had before.
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Dam, im on lf2 now hoping that lfb was going to be better might try it this wknd and see what it's like
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I had the same problem with lfb modem on stock lfb rom. I fixed it by flashing lf2 modem.
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LF2 is older than LFB. Are you sure voice calls still work?
I still recommend DXLF3 modem ^^
d4fseeker said:
LF2 is older than LFB. Are you sure voice calls still work?
I still recommend DXLF3 modem ^^
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Just checked, calls don't work. Flashing LF3 now like you recommended
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I got a problem:
I installed H1 modem a while ago and signal got worse and worse every day till now. Now it doesn't even find my home network at all. my old galaxy s2 finds it though. And when i restore a former backup which schould have a different modem within cwm says:
restoring data....android_secure.img not found. Skipping restore of android_secure.
Could this be a virus??
Greetz
No its not a virus, and a cwm backup doesn't backup your modem.
Flash a new one via Odin.
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nodstuff said:
No its not a virus, and a cwm backup doesn't backup your modem.
Flash a new one via Odin.
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Did do that. Now im on LG8 but same problem. Finds many networks but not my home- network!
Other idea?
Mighty_X said:
Did do that. Now im on LG8 but same problem. Finds many networks but not my home- network!
Other idea?
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Modem is not Wifi try a different kernel .
jje
JJEgan said:
Modem is not Wifi try a different kernel .
jje
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Im not talking about wifi network but phone network...
Mighty_X said:
Did do that. Now im on LG8 but same problem. Finds many networks but not my home- network!
Other idea?
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What do mean by that? Your home has different network?
If mobile network working fine outside your home, then is not your phone fault. Try contact your carrier.
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Arsaw said:
What do mean by that? Your home has different network?
If mobile network working fine outside your home, then is not your phone fault. Try contact your carrier.
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Sorry with home network i meant my home carrier (like T- Mobile e.g.)
I tried that already with different modems which have been in use already. -> same Problem- phone finds differnent carrier networks but not my network.
hardwareproblem i can not imagine because it finds other networks. SIM card also works correct (i finds my network in other phones).
One thing that could be problem theoretically: I cut my Sim Card myself from mini sim to micro sim but till now i had no problems what makes me think it cant be my problem...
Ideas?
Mighty_X said:
Sorry with home network i meant my home carrier (like T- Mobile e.g.)
I tried that already with different modems which have been in use already. -> same Problem- phone finds differnent carrier networks but not my network.
hardwareproblem i can not imagine because it finds other networks. SIM card also works correct (i finds my network in other phones).
One thing that could be problem theoretically: I cut my Sim Card myself from mini sim to micro sim but till now i had no problems what makes me think it cant be my problem...
Ideas?
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Often happens with cut Sims, they work to start with then stop, which network/country are you?
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Often happens with cut Sims, they work to start with then stop, which network/country are you?
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I am on "3" in Austria.
How do you know such problems?
I searched google and did not find much!
Anyone else heard of this behaviour?
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Anyone else heard of this behaviour?
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If you are using a 64kb SIM it tends to happen. Probably its aged and if you did cut it you might have as well damaged the SIM's core.
I'd suggest to get a replacement SIM from your carrier, preferably a Micro SIM and see if that helps.
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I got a problem:
I installed H1 modem a while ago and signal got worse and worse every day till now. Now it doesn't even find my home network at all. my old galaxy s2 finds it though. And when i restore a former backup which schould have a different modem within cwm says:
restoring data....android_secure.img not found. Skipping restore of android_secure.
Could this be a virus??
Greetz
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i also got this problem.It will appear on my screen everytime when i wipe data factory, that totally weird, coz it never happen before..
nodstuff said:
No its not a virus, and a cwm backup doesn't backup your modem.
Flash a new one via Odin.
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As you said, how to flash the modem via odin? any link to guide me?
lala458 said:
As you said, how to flash the modem via odin? any link to guide me?
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Search for Perka's Stash in Google. You'll find a treasure trove of stuff for S3. :thumbup:
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I thought it might be cool to have a video / screenshot thread of the Note on TMO.
ROM
MODEM
LINK
gibbsrob said:
I thought it might be cool to have a video / screenshot thread of the Note on TMO.
ROM
MODEM
LINK
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SAUROM_XLA2_RCVII
Tmo_BlazeModem_0331122
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TafvCPRtXXs
Blackstar VI
ICS Blaze
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSRrREsoWH0
Both Roms and Modems give me consistant 4-5 mb download speeds
Is there any way to get better upload speeds?
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Rob4828 said:
Is there any way to get better upload speeds?
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I've only tested the Blaze modems but I came across a thread somewhere in the i717 Development forum that had build.prop edits that you can apply with a file explorer. I'm gonna give it a shot this weekend.
This is gonna sound dumb, but how do I check which modem I have? I know how to flash roms and all that, but I had to take my Note to a guy to unlock it and flashed a different Modem, but I want to know which one I have lol.
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I've only tested the Blaze modems but I came across a thread somewhere in the i717 Development forum that had build.prop edits that you can apply with a file explorer. I'm gonna give it a shot this weekend.
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Yea i saw it and tried it and the Rom (blackstar) wouldn't boot up.
Christogq said:
This is gonna sound dumb, but how do I check which modem I have? I know how to flash roms and all that, but I had to take my Note to a guy to unlock it and flashed a different Modem, but I want to know which one I have lol.
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Go to settings, about phone, and baseband version is your modem. There are some modems that show up as unknown like the blaze modem.
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Go to settings, about phone, and baseband version is your modem. There are some modems that show up as unknown like the blaze modem.
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Mine says " T989UVLE1.
Is that supposed to be the right one? I'm running the Collective rom. I haven't updated to the new one though. Would one of these other modems make me go faster or is it just a trial and error type of thing?
Christogq said:
Mine says " T989UVLE1.
Is that supposed to be the right one? I'm running the Collective rom. I haven't updated to the new one though. Would one of these other modems make me go faster or is it just a trial and error type of thing?
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Yes that's a t-mobile modem. You have to try each one and see how it goes but I would recommend the blaze modem because it works the best for me and a lot other people.
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SAUROM_XLA2_RCVII
Tmo_BlazeModem_0331122
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TafvCPRtXXs
Blackstar VI
ICS Blaze
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSRrREsoWH0
Both Roms and Modems give me consistant 4-5 mb download speeds
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In a good area I get up to 15 down 8 down other areas .
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Rob4828 said:
Yea i saw it and tried it and the Rom (blackstar) wouldn't boot up.
Go to settings, about phone, and baseband version is your modem. There are some modems that show up as unknown like the blaze modem.
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Use TWRP Recovery:
Factory Reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik
Wipe System (Format System)
Then the ROM should boot up.
Are the uploads speeds always like that cuz that maybe the only thing keeping me from switching to t mobile
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Where can I find the download links for the this specific ROM and radio? Thanks in advance.
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Are the uploads speeds always like that cuz that maybe the only thing keeping me from switching to t mobile
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NO. T-Mobile download and upload speeds are Incredibe and Insane! This is just what we're able to pull with the port, which isn't bad. It's actually better or equal to Sprint 4G in my area on my NS4G.
I just switched from t-mo due to UL speeds of .1 to .4 mbps using the blaze modem and the foil mod. DL speeds were 5-8, sometimes in the red zone.
Went to Straight talk for the att towers and switched to the latest ucle 6 modem. I am a little disappointed in the speeds. Avg. 3-4 mbps down, and .7 to 1.5 up. The only good thing is call forwarding works and You Mail is functioning- the only thing I missed on t-mo. Will have to think if it's worth it for $15 more a month.
MY GPS is not working in other words it is not locking my location...
Any help fix plz
Thanks
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MY GPS is not working in other words it is not locking my location...
Any help fix plz
Thanks
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See this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Double.FasterFix&hl=en
Hi!
I think you should flash another modem, Modem/Radio/Baseband is all the same thing and can be seen by going to Settings - About Phone - Baseband. It's basically a driver which receives and sends Mobile Network signals as well as handling switching between GPRS, 3G, HSDPA etc..
anyway, here is the collection of modems for our s2
also, remember that Usually just flashing and then using the same modem for 3-5 days should tell you how well it performs in your are and with you Mobile Network operator. Please remember that it takes around 2-3 days for a Modem to "settle" and achieve optimum performance, so don't judge how good a Modem is straight after flashing. That's where a lot of people fail when asserting battery drain.
on the sidenote, here is a youtube link on how to flash a modem:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdqE4DNr6rI
hope this helps,
cheers
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Hi!
I think you should flash another modem, Modem/Radio/Baseband is all the same thing and can be seen by going to Settings - About Phone - Baseband. It's basically a driver which receives and sends Mobile Network signals as well as handling switching between GPRS, 3G, HSDPA etc..
anyway, here is the collection of modems for our s2
also, remember that Usually just flashing and then using the same modem for 3-5 days should tell you how well it performs in your are and with you Mobile Network operator. Please remember that it takes around 2-3 days for a Modem to "settle" and achieve optimum performance, so don't judge how good a Modem is straight after flashing. That's where a lot of people fail when asserting battery drain.
on the sidenote, here is a youtube link on how to flash a modem:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdqE4DNr6rI
hope this helps,
cheers
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Actually after this post last night I flash XXLQ6 Modem and it works...
Thanks for your suggestions... Thts why I love XDA
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Actually after this post last night I flash XXLQ6 Modem and it works...
Thanks for your suggestions... Thts why I love XDA
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No problem
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hey guys
ive run into a problem i never used to have.
any shop i go in my signal goes to nothing and cant recieve texts or anything
never used to do this, could it be the rom im using
GT I9300
android version 4.1.2
baseband
I9300DXELK1
KERNAL
3.0.31 836582
BUILD
XXEMA2 NEATROM LITE V1.7
any help would be good
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hey guys
ive run into a problem i never used to have.
any shop i go in my signal goes to nothing and cant recieve texts or anything
never used to do this, could it be the rom im using
GT I9300
android version 4.1.2
baseband
I9300DXELK1
KERNAL
3.0.31 836582
BUILD
XXEMA2 NEATROM LITE V1.7
any help would be good
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How bad is ur signal? In 3g/4g lte how many bars u have?
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How bad is ur signal? In 3g/4g lte how many bars u have?
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hey mate
thanks for replying
im new to s3 i rooted it
but it never shows 3G/4G sign
its just shows bars on screen
its probaly me doing summat wrong lol
normally i have 3 or 4 bars on it
never used to do it so i thought it could be the rom
im not sure
is there a setting to change to 3G or 4G
im with vodafone in uk
simon31uk said:
normally i have 3 or 4 bars on it
never used to do it so i thought it could be the rom
im not sure
is there a setting to change to 3G or 4G
im with vodafone in uk
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Flash a different modem that suits your region and carrier.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740061
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hey mate
thanks for replying
im new to s3 i rooted it
but it never shows 3G/4G sign
its just shows bars on screen
its probaly me doing summat wrong lol
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Just curious, do you have mobile data enabled?
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yeah i turn on mobile data when i go out at home i use wifi all the time
oae08 said:
Flash a different modem that suits your region and carrier.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740061
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thanks mate
trying XELLA now will see what that does
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thanks mate
trying XELLA now will see what that does
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sounds like you need your APN settings
go to settings -> > more settings then mobile networks-> APN check and see if you have the right settings for your carrier
Hey, I'm new android user here
I want to know how do you test and compare modem ? By manually look at the signal strength ?
Is there any apps to benchmark it ?
I'm just tired flashing and downloading different modem but not sure which one is the best. Thanks !!
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manually, yes
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manually, yes
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Oh, I'm wondering is there any "auto" apps that can do it for me.
Thanks for the reply !
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Oh, I'm wondering is there any "auto" apps that can do it for me.
Thanks for the reply !
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NO. Manually only, flash modems from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28033515 , one by one every couple of days. Watch your signal bars and run few speed tests. Strong signal doesn't mean fast data. It's all depends where are you and who is your network provider. Have a fun
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