[Q] Questions about modems - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have some simple questions
1- If I downloaded an official ROM I can know its PDA and CSC. But how can I know the suitable modem for it to download a patched on? ?
Is the modem like the PDA or the CSC or it's just different from them?
And how can I know it?
2- If I downloaded a custom ROM which is said to be ( ML2 based) {for e. g. }
Is that ML2 the PDA or the CSC or the modem?
And what is the suitable patched modem for it? (like the first question )
Can you help me please?

yousefageaz said:
I have some simple questions
1- If I downloaded an official ROM I can know its PDA and CSC. But how can I know the suitable modem for it to download a patched on? ?
Is the modem like the PDA or the CSC or it's just different from them?
And how can I know it?
2- If I downloaded a custom ROM which is said to be ( ML2 based) {for e. g. }
Is that ML2 the PDA or the CSC or the modem?
And what is the suitable patched modem for it? (like the first question )
Can you help me please?
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1- You can in Sammobile (attached)
2- Most of the custom roms (like the one i'm using- which, by the way, is strongly recommended ) with aroma installer have a modem selection phase as part of installation.
BTW- you can always change your modem later by flashing it with Odin (for stock/custom roms) or CWM (for custom). I recommend the MK6.

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[Q] Firmware upgrade I9100XEKE2 ##

When i download new firmware from Samfirmware.com, there is only 1 file..XXXXHOMEXXX.tar
Should I load it in bootloader section or in PDA section?
Iam using ODIN3 1.85
Main reason is that after upgrading it in bootloader section it still does say my CSC is branded H3G so iam wonering if it was upgraded at all.
If its only 1 file then put it in the PDA section...CSC contains the software packages specific to that region, carrier branding and also APN settings for data connection, MMS etc for your service provider.
thanks! so that means if there is only one file it will update only PDA section or is the CSC included within this one file?
The file itself is quite big so thats why iam wondering if all (PDA,PHONE,CSC) is included in one file...
i did the flashing again.. this time is KERNEL version upgraded as well..so does it mean that kernel is CSC?
Its a complete file of all parts flash as per instructions on Samfirmware always .
CSC Kernel Modem Phone etc .
CSC is not a Kernel .
jje

[Q] Firmware/Kernel/ROM info

Hello,
Greetings from Romania! Monster resources around here! I've started this thread because I need help in understanding some things that are not (yet!) clear to me. So, please be patient with me.
I want to install an AOSP ROM (CyanogenMod or MIUI, still not decided) and before I start to customize my SGS2, I would like to ask you a few questions.
Here is the info for my unlocked and unbranded SGS2:
*#1234#
PDA: i9100XWKI4
Phone: i9100XXKI1
CSC: i9100OXFKE1
Settings->About phone
Android: 2.3.4
Baseband: i9100XXKI1
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-i9100XWKI4-CL575468
Build: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
So, here are my questions:
1. Does Phone=Baseband=Modem?
2. CSC is included in the firmware? If I update to XWKK2, will the phone work in my country (Romania: East Europe)?
3. What's the latest firmware? In this thread, it seems that XWKK2 is the latest. Is there a newer one?
4. The official Samsung firmware includes the stock ROM? If I update the firmware to XWKK2, will I have Android 2.3.6 Samsung stock ROM?
5. Is it recommended to update the current firmware of the phone before you start the rooting process? What are the benefits of updating the firmware?
6. Basically, is the Kernel independent from the firmware and can it be updated individually? As I can see, the XWKK2 stock Kernel can be downloaded separately.
7. Do I need to update also the Kernel to the latest version (XWKK2) before starting the rooting process? (Obviously, if I update the Kernel, when rooting according to Chainfire's guide, I will choose the correct CF-Root Kernel file: CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KK2-v5.0-CWM5.zip)
8. After I root the phone (CF-Root 5.0), flash an ASOP ROM, do I need to/is it possible to update the firmware as soon as a new one is available from Samsung?
9. Is it possible to remove that warning triangle with an USB Jig if I have XWKK2? Or do I need to follow Chainfire's instructions found here? Which method to use? What are the differences between these two methods, besides the custom ROM count reset that the USB Jig will do?
10. The ASOP ROM that I'll flash (CM, MIUI, etc.) will have its own Kernel? If so, then there's no need to update the stock Kernel to XWKK2 in the first place? Only update the firmware before the root?
11. If Chainfire releases a new version for his CF-Root, say 6.0, do I need to update/reroot so that I'll have the new versions for Busybox, CWM?
12. After the successful rooting of my SGS2 using CF-Root, I'll make a backup of my existing stock ROM using CWM. If I need to use the warranty, I'll restore the stock ROM using CWM. Will this action remove CWM, Busybox and the associated root access so that the Samsung Service won't know what I've done (of course, also custom ROM count reset using USB Jig)?
As you can see, what I can't understand, are the relations between Firmware, Kernel and ROM! Which one includes the other ones?
Thank you! I'll really appreciate all the help I can get!
jimmyhoff said:
Hello,
Greetings from Romania! Monster resources around here! I've started this thread because I need help in understanding some things that are not (yet!) clear to me. So, please be patient with me.
I want to install an AOSP ROM (CyanogenMod or MIUI, still not decided) and before I start to customize my SGS2, I would like to ask you a few questions.
Here is the info for my unlocked and unbranded SGS2:
*#1234#
PDA: i9100XWKI4
Phone: i9100XXKI1
CSC: i9100OXFKE1
Settings->About phone
Android: 2.3.4
Baseband: i9100XXKI1
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-i9100XWKI4-CL575468
Build: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
So, here are my questions:
1. Does Phone=Baseband=Modem?
YES = Modem sometimes called Radio and modems are interchangeable
2. CSC is included in the firmware? If I update to XWKK2, will the phone work in my country (Romania: East Europe)?
Yes if its Romanian firmware and CSC and yes if you enter network apn settings manually or flash a correct CSC .
3. What's the latest firmware? In this thread, it seems that XWKK2 is the latest. Is there a newer one?
KK5 latest in that thread .
4. The official Samsung firmware includes the stock ROM? If I update the firmware to XWKK2, will I have Android 2.3.6 Samsung stock ROM?
Stock = Samsung rom KK2 in the stock rom thread is stock .
5. Is it recommended to update the current firmware of the phone before you start the rooting process? What are the benefits of updating the firmware?
Really regards rooting to match latest firmware to latest rooted kernel
6. Basically, is the Kernel independent from the firmware and can it be updated individually?
No its part of the firmware the actual core if you like . Yes it can be updated individually from XDA .
As I can see, the XWKK2 stock Kernel can be downloaded separately.
7. Do I need to update also the Kernel to the latest version (XWKK2) before starting the rooting process? (Obviously, if I update the Kernel, when rooting according to Chainfire's guide, I will choose the correct CF-Root Kernel file: CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KK2-v5.0-CWM5.zip)
No flash stock XWKK2 first then root with KK2 root is the simple method .
8. After I root the phone (CF-Root 5.0), flash an ASOP ROM, do I need to/is it possible to update the firmware as soon as a new one is available from Samsung?
Custom roms are not always updated via Samsung firmware route as product codes do not match whats on the server .
10. The ASOP ROM that I'll flash (CM, MIUI, etc.) will have its own Kernel? If so, then there's no need to update the stock Kernel to XWKK2 in the first place? Only update the firmware before the root?
If you flash stock KK2 you are including KK2 kernel its always part of the package .
11. If Chainfire releases a new version for his CF-Root, say 6.0, do I need to update/reroot so that I'll have the new versions for Busybox, CWM?
Not really .
12. After the successful rooting of my SGS2 using CF-Root, I'll make a backup of my existing stock ROM using CWM. If I need to use the warranty, I'll restore the stock ROM using CWM. Will this action remove CWM, Busybox and the associated root access so that the Samsung Service won't know what I've done (of course, also custom ROM count reset using USB Jig)?
No as your backup includes the CWM rooted kernel .
Simple method is flash full stock firmware to remove root etc and reset custom rom counter .
As you can see, what I can't understand, are the relations between Firmware, Kernel and ROM! Which one includes the other ones?
ROM basically the full package PDA = firmware including kernel
Phone = modem CSC = country specifics
Kernel Modem and CSC can be flashed separately and changed from original .
KK2 firmware with KK1 Firmware KH3 Modem and CSC for another area is all possible .
jje
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Many thanks JJE! You're just awesome!

[Q] How to upgrade JPKJ2 to INU ICS ????

EXPERT ADVICE NEEDED !!!!
I would like to upgrade my S2(International) from the UAE CSC to the official Indian ICS version. Please help !!!
I have already downloaded the official XXLPQ/ODDLP7/DDLP8.tar.md5 ICS for India. Do I do this directly with Odin3 even though I have a different CSC ???
Also the most important thing to ask is :--
"Should I flash the Stock Kernel XXLPQ (I have this too) thru Odin3 BEFORE I UPGRADE to the official XXLPQ/ODDLP7/DDLP8 ???"
Somebody please guide me thru this with the necessary steps or Links !!!!!
THANX IN ADVANCE !!!
vijaybach said:
EXPERT ADVICE NEEDED !!!!
I would like to upgrade my S2(International) from the UAE CSC to the official Indian ICS version. Please help !!!
I have already downloaded the official XXLPQ/ODDLP7/DDLP8.tar.md5 ICS for India. Do I do this directly with Odin3 even though I have a different CSC ???
Also the most important thing to ask is :--
"Should I flash the Stock Kernel XXLPQ (I have this too) thru Odin3 BEFORE I UPGRADE to the official XXLPQ/ODDLP7/DDLP8 ???"
Somebody please guide me thru this with the necessary steps or Links !!!!!
THANX IN ADVANCE !!!
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you can upgrade by flashing that downloaded package via odin.
your csc will change to india when you flash the rom.
no need to flash lpq kernel before upgrading

How to extract CSC and Modem from a Stock Samsung Rom?

Hi everyone how can I extract CSC and Modem from a Stock Samsung rom and use it to flash in all roms?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1132724
jje
thanks but I think is too complicated for me

[Q][TAR]How to make ODIN flashable modem [Philippines]

Hi... Anybody know how to make ODIN Flashable modems?
I heard its dangerous to mess up with modem and bootloader so I am humbly asking for your help on how to make one for myself.
I'm currently in philippines and I'm using I9300XXEMA2 with Modem I9300DXELK1.
I wanted to extract the modem on the firmware either from my phone or from my PC (using full firmware 800+mb in size) and make a ODIN flashable TAR.
My Reason is this..
I want to flash the latest android update for my Galaxy SIII and at the same time I want to use the latest Modem from the country I am in right now which is Philippines.
In short I want to flash the modem I9300DXELK1 (latest) over the latest firmware from other Region.
I am looking forward for your favorable replies.
Thank you very much.
Have a look in Perka's Stash. He got your modem as flashable Odin in there.

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