hi guys,
I purchased a used s3 from eBay that was unlocked to all cariers but was originally on Orange network.
I rooted it and flashed ultimarom 16, which is great. but my signal is awful.
I am on three UK network and maybe I need to flash a different modem?
please help =(
help
I've tried same rom with similar problems in my s3.. changing modem will help, but I completely solve the problem by changing rom... I'm tring the SlimKat, and I never seen my s3 working so fast... don't have to charge it everyday and the signal is so much better than ultimaRom for me
Sicross said:
I've tried same rom with similar problems in my s3.. changing modem will help, but I completely solve the problem by changing rom... I'm tring the SlimKat, and I never seen my s3 working so fast... don't have to charge it everyday and the signal is so much better than ultimaRom for me
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what network are you on if I may ask?
I did try slim kat. no noticeable improvement.
can anyone tell me where I can find a modem that I can flash from recovery
lukebolger101 said:
what network are you on if I may ask?
I did try slim kat. no noticeable improvement.
can anyone tell me where I can find a modem that I can flash from recovery
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I live in Italy and my provider is "TIM". I'm still with SlimRom and enjoyng it.
You can easily flash modem .zip files from recovery if I remember well, just take a look on google for i9300 baseband/modem "yourprovider", and you will get some of them..
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hey there,
are here some bob-austria-users using cm on the sgs2?
which modem do you use?
i have so much trouble with my data connection and even sometimes with gsm...
wär für jeden hinweis dankbar!
ps: radio/modem is independent from the rom and its version, isnt it? or does the rom-version affect the quality of the modem?
tyvm!!
kws
kweso said:
hey there,
are here some bob-austria-users using cm on the sgs2?
which modem do you use?
i have so much trouble with my data connection and even sometimes with gsm...
wär für jeden hinweis dankbar!
ps: radio/modem is independent from the rom and its version, isnt it? or does the rom-version affect the quality of the modem?
tyvm!!
kws
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Goto http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9100 and look for the BOB/A1 Austria code (ATO). Click the link and you'll see that XWLPW was the latest Samsung ROM for the i9100.
Download it, flash it, look for the modem that goes with it, reflash your CM10.1 backup*, download the modem, done.
You'll now have the modem of your provider. This should be "the best". However, "the best" is a relative thing: what is the best for you, may not be the best for someone else. The only way to find out for yourself is to test signal strength and data speed in different locations and at different times. Possibly you're in a low reception region. And when you're roaming, a totally different modem may be best for you.
Or ask in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950.
Modem XXLQ6 and XXLPS were good to me. Try them. Now I'm testing an old modem of my provider (see my signature).
CM doesn't come with a modem, since it is used all over the world with lots of providers. If you're clever enough to flash a custom ROM, you'll be clever enough to find your modem
Maybe there is a modem/RIL mismatch. Install GetRIL free and flash a matching RIL. See also http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1187681 and http://eric10234.wordpress.com/2012/10/23/samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-jellybean-cm10-real-ril-crash/. Don't be scared about the RIL crash thing. It only happened to me with LS6 modem and/or RIL.
*When using stock Samsung, you maybe first have to flash a rooted kernel to get CWM Recovery. Use the method described in the CM9 thread or just flash the whole CM9 ROM using the Odin method.
Tip: when asking for help, always give information that is related to your problem.
So: what modem are you using; what modems have you already tried and what were the results; are you still on CM9 as your signature is suggesting? Also give general information like phone model (obvious), ROM name and version (saying latest nightly is silly, always name the date), modifications.
Edit: just finished downloading the XWLPW A1 Samsung ROM, extracted modem.bin, entered a hex editor, searched for the string xxl and found the text "120626.I9100XXLQ6". So I'm assuming that modem XXLQ6 comes with A1 Austria.
thank you for the detailed explanation...
i will see into it..
kws
Skully☺ said:
Goto http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9100 and look for the BOB/A1 Austria code (ATO). Click the link and you'll see that XWLPW was the latest Samsung ROM for the i9100.
Download it, flash it, look for the modem that goes with it, reflash your CM10.1 backup*, download the modem, done.
You'll now have the modem of your provider. This should be "the best". However, "the best" is a relative thing: what is the best for you, may not be the best for someone else. The only way to find out for yourself is to test signal strength and data speed in different locations and at different times. Possibly you're in a low reception region. And when you're roaming, a totally different modem may be best for you.
Or ask in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950.
Modem XXLQ6 and XXLPS were good to me. Try them. Now I'm testing an old modem of my provider (see my signature).
CM doesn't come with a modem, since it is used all over the world with lots of providers. If you're clever enough to flash a custom ROM, you'll be clever enough to find your modem
Maybe there is a modem/RIL mismatch. Install GetRIL free and flash a matching RIL. See also http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1187681 and http://eric10234.wordpress.com/2012/10/23/samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-jellybean-cm10-real-ril-crash/. Don't be scared about the RIL crash thing. It only happened to me with LS6 modem and/or RIL.
*When using stock Samsung, you maybe first have to flash a rooted kernel to get CWM Recovery. Use the method described in the CM9 thread or just flash the whole CM9 ROM using the Odin method.
Tip: when asking for help, always give information that is related to your problem.
So: what modem are you using; what modems have you already tried and what were the results; are you still on CM9 as your signature is suggesting? Also give general information like phone model (obvious), ROM name and version (saying latest nightly is silly, always name the date), modifications.
Edit: just finished downloading the XWLPW A1 Samsung ROM, extracted modem.bin, entered a hex editor, searched for the string xxl and found the text "120626.I9100XXLQ6". So I'm assuming that modem XXLQ6 comes with A1 Austria.
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Great man....
Too much detailed
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AW: [Q] bob austria best modem?
@skully: tried your suggestion and it seems to be better... didnt get out much, though. i'll let everybody know my experiences after some more field trials...
hf&gl
kws
Hello kweso!
Any news to this topic? Is your data and gsm working better now??
THX
KR
Andy
yes, better. i flashed XXLQ6 now, as skully suggested and did not have any problems until now. it seems to be much better but i'll get back here, if something is changing...
hf&gl
kws
Hi.
This morning I realized that I had no data connection in my SGS2. No E, no 3G, no H, no H+. Unable to connect to the internet. WiFi works seamlessly.
I was using SlimKat (http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/orig-development/rom-slimkat-i9100-t2552988) and no significant changes were made yesterday.
Inmediately I thought that I had no data available in my prepaid card. I checked with my provider (Lycamobile NL) and there were connections till 20:00 aprox, when I got home and hooked to the wifi. Nothing in the mornig. Data available in my account. I have tried the SIM in a different phone and works perfectly. I can make and receive phone calls, as send and receive SMS messages.
Thinking that it could be a problem with the rom I've installed PacMan (same result) and currently have installed last NeatROM. Same result.
I've also traveled to France, where I'm now: with a Lebara FR SIM that I've just toped-up I get the same annoying result: no data.
Data connections are enabled under Settings --> More... --> Mobile network settings, as it's also enabled the National data roaming. APNs are correctly configured and selected.
No software was installed neither settings changed neither in PacMan nor NeatROM.
A mistery.... any clue?
Clean install of stock to test in the first instance, then a clean install of the rom you were using. Could be the 'connectivity just goes away for no particular reason at all' thing I used to see on AOSP roms all the time when I ran them on my S2 (and was the reason I stopped using them).
You could also try flashing modems; starting with modems bundled with stock roms released by the carrier you're currently using.
It could still also quite easily be a carrier-side issue despite what you've said/checked. Everyone (on here) always thinks it's a phone-side issue when connectivity is poor/changes/non-existent, 80% of the time it's carrier-side.
Thanks four the advice MistahBungle. I'll try with stock.
On the other hand, the carrier issue is discarded:
- same SIM works in a different phone, in sake physical location.
- a different SIM, different carrier, different country, shoes the same behavior in the phone
Sends to me that that's a phone thing...
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Yep more than likely something phone-side with that extra info you've provided. Try those suggestions & see how you go.
In my case it was waterlogged mainboard issue. I don't think that's the case with you but still, even after trying all the above you still face the same then the antenna module would be worth checking.
Praying for your s2's soul and your pockets
Restoring Stock firmware (I9100XWMS3_I9100FOPLS6_FOP) didn't help. ((
Now I'm completely lost... (((
Try flashing some modems for your area/device.
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Restoring Stock firmware (I9100XWMS3_I9100FOPLS6_FOP) didn't help. ((
Now I'm completely lost... (((
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That's because you didn't read my post. I did suggest two other things, which Banjara helpfully/unnecessarily repeated.
If you want this issue resolved, it's going to take some effort on your part.
Just installed PacMan stable release (milestone 1).
Apart from the same behavior with the data connection, the browser does not launch.
Installing Resurection Remix right now. Let's see.
Just installed Resurrection Remix and same behavior.
Trying to find AOSP KK modems now, if possible from Netherlands network providers, ideally from KPN.
I have a question:
If I have flashed a AOSP rom (i.e. Resurrection Remix) which is KitKat, can I flash a stock modem wich is Jelly Bean?
I'm asking so because you adviced me to flash modems bundled in stock roms (which for I9100 stop at 4.1.2) on a AOSP rom (which is 4.4.2 kitkat)
Thank you for your support.
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I have a question:
If I have flashed a AOSP rom (i.e. Resurrection Remix) which is KitKat, can I flash a stock modem wich is Jelly Bean?
I'm asking so because you adviced me to flash modems bundled in stock roms (which for I9100 stop at 4.1.2) on a AOSP rom (which is 4.4.2 kitkat)
Thank you for your support.
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AFAIK,Modem is not dependent of the android version for u so u can flash the modem .
Yes u can downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.1.2 (but perform all the necessary wipes before doing the downgrade)
it worked!!!
Flashing modem.bin from the stock 4.1.2 on the Resurection Remix worked )))
Thanks MistahBungle and the others for the support!!!
Let's see now if it works also with NeatROM!!
Thanks again!!!
FYI, NeatROM worked as well!!!
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Hi,
I have some problems with modems and signal strength... I have search other threads but did not find anything really useful.
I bought an i777 when I was living in America for work, but now I'm back to Italy and I see that I always have bad signal (I've checked also with Better Battery Stats). I've tried different modems, but didn't see remarkable differences...
When other people asked for this stuff, the answer was almost always "install and try". Do you know if there is another way to test modems?
Since the i777 is from an American carrier, is it possible to port an i9100 modem?
Thank you!
Kefka88 said:
Hi,
...I've tried different modems, but didn't see remarkable differences...
Since the i777 is from an American carrier, is it possible to port an i9100 modem?
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Short answer is no, i9100 modems will not work on an i777. While the devices are alike in many ways, modems from the i9100 aren't compatible (or portable) to the US variant. You can flash an i9100 modem and the phone will boot up fine, but you'll run into trouble with not being able to hear the caller/them hearing you. Normally this workaround would be to flash an i777 kernel with MicSwap capabilities, but that will have no affect on a modem as the baseband's are different.
Perhaps a longer answer than you needed. Sorry, I'm not aware of a real solution for you other than purchasing a different device for your region.
SteveMurphy said:
Short answer is no, i9100 modems will not work on an i777. While the devices are alike in many ways, modems from the i9100 aren't compatible (or portable) to the US variant. You can flash an i9100 modem and the phone will boot up fine, but you'll run into trouble with not being able to hear the caller/them hearing you. Normally this workaround would be to flash an i777 kernel with MicSwap capabilities, but that will have no affect on a modem as the baseband's are different.
Perhaps a longer answer than you needed. Sorry, I'm not aware of a real solution for you other than purchasing a different device for your region.
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Thank you for the answer SteveMurhpy! I can't change phone right now, so I'll have to try the other modems... do you know if there is a faster/better method to test them than to install and try? And how much does the version of the OS interact with the modem? I am on Slimsaber right now... Thanks!
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Thank you for the answer SteveMurhpy! I can't change phone right now, so I'll have to try the other modems... do you know if there is a faster/better method to test them than to install and try? And how much does the version of the OS interact with the modem? I am on Slimsaber right now... Thanks!
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I don't think the OS has anything to do with the signal strength, if it did it would likely be on older firmware such as GB, ICS and not the KK version you're currently running. As for the modem, unfortunately there's no way to test signal strength prior to flashing, so you're just going to have to keep trying them until you find one that works in your country.
One might suggest alternate APN settings, but that has more to do with functionality and speed rather than signal strength.
Sorry, as far as I'm aware there's no easy fix for you.
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I don't think the OS has anything to do with the signal strength, if it did it would likely be on older firmware such as GB, ICS and not the KK version you're currently running. As for the modem, unfortunately there's no way to test signal strength prior to flashing, so you're just going to have to keep trying them until you find one that works in your country.
One might suggest alternate APN settings, but that has more to do with functionality and speed rather than signal strength.
Sorry, as far as I'm aware there's no easy fix for you.
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I had some doubts about the compatibility between modem and OS because when I was back on SlimBean and I flashed a modem from GB the System UI kept crashing... but maybe there other types of problems, I didn't investigate that much.
Ok then, I'll keep trying... maybe I'll find the right modem for my country!
Thank you very much again SteveMurphy!
Hi,
I have an issue with the radio of my phone. When I switch to 3G, I get a weak signal varying between one and a max of 3 bars. The phone gets heated up and the battery starts draining. Please find below the device and OS that I am using
Device: Samsung Galaxy S2
OS: CM M12
Base band: I9100DDLP8
Location: Bangalore, India
I have inserted my Sim in a different phone and have found that nothing is wrong with the connectivity in the area. I have no issues when I switch to 2G. I have tried flashing various modems and RILs but in vain. I have also tried using the Getril app to correct the issue but without much success.
Here is what I have tried and noticed
1) Flashed the modem DDLS9 and DDLPB. The 3G signal strength is good when I flashed these modems but I am unable to make or receive calls. I have flashed the RIL along with the modem.
2) On trying the modems XXLS6, XXLS8, XXLS9 and XXKH3, nothing has changed and I still got the weak 3G signal though am able to make and receive calls.
I have also tried flashing a stock rom (Jelly bean) but the issue was still there.
Any help is much appreciated. Thanks in advance
As you have tried all the radios for the location already, I am not going to suggest you to do that.
However, I am interested in knowing when did the phone start showing signs of weak 3g signal? Did it happen one day suddenly or did you make any changes to software/hardware which might have triggered it?
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As you have tried all the radios for the location already, I am not going to suggest you to do that.
However, I am interested in knowing when did the phone start showing signs of weak 3g signal? Did it happen one day suddenly or did you make any changes to software/hardware which might have triggered it?
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It started happening after I switched to Cyanogenmod 11 M1. I was under an impression that the issue is with the connectivity until I tried my sim card on a different phone.
I will suggest you to flash the stock ROM or some other ROM.
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banjara said:
I will suggest you to flash the stock ROM or some other ROM.
Sent from my SM-G900H
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Tried installing the stock rom but it didn't work.
Number one thing I also say about modems and rils, never use getril. Are you trying to flash jelly bean stock rom? If you haven't yet, try flashing it as it will also flash the stock modem too. If yes, try finding older versions of the compatible baseband firmware (or modem) and try flashing it. (Yes, you can flash older modems that originated from ics or jellybean).
Hi there,
I've decided to describe my problem in order to get help, as long as I cannot handle it on my own.
So... I bought my CN version p780 almost in october 2014 on aliexpress and it was running pretty cool(beside little disturbances in phone calls quality, especially my microphone). Not sure, but I think the date of production is may or june 2014. In february appeared a problem with modem - my phone lost connection with both cards.
Since then I change ROM and modemfirmware in order to find a proper combination for me.
Some of firmwares work a little bit but only with low signal and outside of buildings. With one card only, the signal is low/mid inside buildings.
I live in Poland.
I prefer KitKat firmware if it is possible - recently I've installed baralajbi ROM.
Can any of you suggest any solution for me?
Sincelery,
kam1lek
kam1lek said:
Hi there,
I've decided to describe my problem in order to get help, as long as I cannot handle it on my own.
So... I bought my CN version p780 almost in october 2014 on aliexpress and it was running pretty cool(beside little disturbances in phone calls quality, especially my microphone). Not sure, but I think the date of production is may or june 2014. In february appeared a problem with modem - my phone lost connection with both cards.
Since then I change ROM and modemfirmware in order to find a proper combination for me.
Some of firmwares work a little bit but only with low signal and outside of buildings. With one card only, the signal is low/mid inside buildings.
I live in Poland.
I prefer KitKat firmware if it is possible - recently I've installed baralajbi ROM.
Can any of you suggest any solution for me?
Sincelery,
kam1lek
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Hi. Flash one custom recovery like TWRP!
Go to post Ho about some modems.
Download from there Xakep modem!
Flash from TWRP.
If it is not working download another one and try again....
Good Luck.
stympy said:
Hi. Flash one custom recovery like TWRP!
Go to post Ho about some modems.
Download from there Xakep modem!
Flash from TWRP.
If it is not working download another one and try again....
Good Luck.
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Actually, I tried all of modems that you suggested for KITKAT...
kam1lek said:
Actually, I tried all of modems that you suggested for KITKAT...
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This could be a hardware problem...
Try a service store !