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I recently updated to Darky's Rom, 8.0, wipe edition, and although I really like how fast it is, and the battery life seems ok, I've noticed a strange issue.
I'm on Rogers in Canada, with a Bell Galaxy S Vibrant (i9000m) so it only gets UMTS band 1900.
While on the stock Samsung firmware, I'm often in an area where I get say 1-3 bars, but it seems to work fine.
On Darky's rom, it's constantly going from the 1-3 bars to no signal
In areas with good-excellent signal, it works flawlessly.
I'm guessing this is a bug with the modem he is using in this rom?
Any ideas anyone?
The modem he uses is the latest one XXJPY. Only thing I can suggest is try one of Doc's ROM's and choose the modem you had before you installed Darky's ROM and see if that affects performance. Some modems perform better for others purely because of their location (Normally Europe tbh mate). If you see better signal from a different modem on Doc's though and its a real problem to use Darky's, just make as much of a similar version or maybe one you actually prefer in his kitchen and install R64's theme ontop. Won't be much different tbh mate
Instead of flashing another rom why don't you just try flashing a new modem, in the JL2 thread found in the general section theres a JL2 modem file thats flashable with clockwork. Try just flashing the modem to see if it helps you out.
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Magic Kitchen build your own rom choose the modem .
Couple of faqs on modems on the page .
http://romkitchen.org/sgs/
jje
Samdroid_G_S said:
Instead of flashing another rom why don't you just try flashing a new modem, in the JL2 thread found in the general section theres a JL2 modem file thats flashable with clockwork. Try just flashing the modem to see if it helps you out.
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Thanks, I found it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10188028&postcount=177
I may give that a whirl, at least to try it. It seems the general consensus is that the GPS does not work anywhere near as well with this as with the one Darky uses, but I definetly want to compare, so it's good. Thanks
JJEgan said:
Magic Kitchen build your own rom choose the modem .
Couple of faqs on modems on the page .
http://romkitchen.org/sgs/
jje
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That's pretty neat, I hadn't seen that before
I'm running darky's 8.0 with a jl2 modem. Just find a modem that is flashable via cwm and flash that on top look in one of my recent posts, there is one in there. Then all you need to do is manually add your access point name after you flash the modem and you should be good.
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JL2 Modem with 8.0
I'm running darky's 8.0 with a jl2 modem and the signal and GPS functions amazingly. I'm on Fido (Rogers Network) and highly recommend flashing the JL2 modem to fix your issue.
there you go!
Just flash with CWM
thanks guys, i'll give it a try.
btw I did some more investigation by going through the band selection.
Rogers, who I use, uses GSM (EDGE) on 850mhz and 1900mhz, and UMTS (3G) on 850mhz and 1900mhz
The i9000m supports GSM (EDGE) on 850mhz and 1900mhz, and UMTS (3G) on 1900mhz
Using Darky's rom, GSM 1900mhz and UMTS 1900mhz are working. GSM 850mhz is NOT working, hence when I'm in an area with poor 3g signal, it is dropping to EDGE, and since I'm not getting the 850mhz GSM band, I'm dependent on the 1900mhz GSM band, which is iffy in this area
So I installed the JL2 modem, and sure enough 850mhz is BACK!
Woot! Thanks people
I'll do some tests with the GPS later and see if that is still working correctly.
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So I installed the JL2 modem, and sure enough 850mhz is BACK!
Woot! Thanks people
I'll do some tests with the GPS later and see if that is still working correctly.
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Great to hear! Enjoy this awesome ROM and if you haven't already, please consider donating as Darky has put a lot of work into the creation of the ROM.
no issues at all since switching back to JL2 modem, looks like this is a must for Rogers users.
Thanks again all.
Works for Latin America SGS
Thanks for the info. My phone works very well now.
Santa Cruz - Bolivia
Is there a way for me to verify the version of my modem? It looks like it's working better ever since I flashed JL2 modem, but I just would like to check...
Hello everyone!
Im from Malaysia. I flashed my GT-I9000 about with Darky ROM 10.2 final which is based on JVQ ROM (Gingerbread 2.3.4) about a week ago. Everything else is great except for the poor signal strength. I suspected this could be due to Europe Modem. Can I flash my phone with Asia modem? If yes, what the best asia's modem version to be used with DarkyROM JQV v10.2?
My phone:
GT-I9000
19000XXJVQ
2.6.35.7-I9000XXJVQ-CL281085 [email protected] #DarkCore_2.9.1_JVQ
DarkyROMJVQ v10.2
I am thinking of buying an I9000T which is the latin america version. My carrier uses the 850 Mhz band, whats the latest released stock firmware I can flash without losing the 850 band?
Can I mix the modem from that rom with the pda and csc of the latest I9000 2.2.1 firmware?
ok I got the phone. Would I9000XWJS7 be ok for this phone?
Ya, any rom will work with 850mhz, it comes down to your modem firmware and advanced settings.
Js7 is the best choice for stock firmware base atm, imo. I'd suggest the jl2 modem firmware, best I've used (and many others agree).
Mixing firmware and modem firmware is fine. My suggestion is to install speedmod to get cwm, and then Try doc's rom kitchen, and flash thru cwm recovery.
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Hi guys
I'm running a Telstra (australia telco) tab on Overcome 1.4.5 custom ROM.
This carrier has an 850Mhz 3G network just like AT&T or Rogers over in N America.
I am unable to connect 850Mhz in HSDPA, only in GSM.
I have tried both JMF modem and stock Telstra modem (i.e. stock from carrier), same issue. If I force the 'WCDMA' setting I cannot see the 850 network at all.
Anyone else running Overcome and using 850Mhz 3G? Help appreciated
i have the same tab, and im on overcome 1.4.5 still, grab the modem.bin from rotohammers thread, by memory its the i9000 modem, ive been using that and its been working perfectly.
cool, and you're on NextG?
BTW I've tried locking it to 850Mhz via @#2263#, and it is still choosing the 2100 network (3Telstra) lol. A guy on whirlpool forum is telling me its a random bug, heard anything about that?
You can get a CWM flashable bell modem at the first post of the overcome thread.
yeah I'm trying that tonight (the JMK modem) cheers @ work now don't have the cable with me...
FWIW the jk3 (typoed jmk above) modem did the trick.
It wasn't included in the overcome 1.4.5 thread but IS on the 1.6 threads, go figure
not sure why the stock carrier modem didn't work? but not fussed
Hey guys,
I'm on MIUI 5.31 with KC1 Modem under Telus in Canada. My phone is an unlocked Galaxy S Vibrant from Bell. Most of the times I get only two bars, sometimes no bars. I was wondering what modem would work best with my phone? Also, is there a difference between Gingerbread modems and Froyo modems? Any help would be appreciated.
Try TLJL3.
+1. JL3 seems to be the best.
You could also try JV6.
Is JL3 specific to Telus? Or would it work for Bell as well?
Why JL3 over KC1? I'm curious, as I am using KC1 right now.
im´not from canada. but you could try whit JV5. its my prefer
My phone is the i9000m Bell and I am on TeamHacksung v.14 and wondering what is the best modem to use?
Right now I am using UGKG3. It works but its not very strong for signal.
I used UCKG3 and it's fine on 850Mhz which is what Bell uses. To check you're on 850 dial *#*#0011#*#*
I can't post links but google 850 i9000 for instructions on how to add the 850 band if your phone isn't connected as 850 CDMA
when I do that dial this is what I get
UMTS: HOME(CS+PS)
RRC State: IDLE
WCDMA 850 band 5
FREQ DL: 1087
FREQ UL: 862
CELL_ID:*****
PSC:7a
RSCP:-101,ECIO:-10
Well you are on 850Mhz but your signal does seem low, maybe a low signal area?
If you poke around in this thread you can try other 850Mhz modems, some might work better in your location. Finding the best modem for your carrier/location seems to be a lot of trial and error
thanks rax22... I will check around.
I tried this test and it says:
WCDMA 1900 Band 2
I am in Southwestern Ontario Canada.
Tokae said:
I tried this test and it says:
WCDMA 1900 Band 2
I am in Southwestern Ontario Canada.
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Same with me. I'm currently in an office with poor reception, but my settings read
UMTS: HOME (CS+PS)
RRC State: IDLE
WCDMA 1900 BAND 2
Reg PLMN 302-610, IsPCS? 1
FREQ DL: 587
FREQ UL: 187
CELL_ID:0x_______
LAC: 0x2936
PSC: 142
RSCP: -110. ECIO:-14
I was unaware that flashing a different modem may improve my reception/service, I thought it was a sort of works-or-not thing. If anyone would care to help as well that would be great
(sorry to OP, don't mean to steal thread, only gain help from it as well)
Are these two showing the signal strength?
RSCP: -110. ECIO:-14
If so what do they mean and should they be higher or lower for better signal. I have been trying lots of different modems and trying to figure out what works better for me.
thanks.
You can't use anything other than 850/1900 on Bell. 850 is for downstream, and 1900 is for upstream. KG3 is the only radio that is known to work with Bell.
I tried the JVT modem today and it worked. Ran a speed test with wifi off and got some decent results. I did go back to KG3 though.
Can I ask exactly which KG3 modem file you are using? There seems to be a few different ones floating around with different names and file sizes.
The KG3 zip located in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1158783
Bell Modem
I9000 on Bell here best running modem i found is KB3 fastest buy far on ICS 4.0.4 DK 3 Devil kernel 1.1.6b CFS
anytime I try to flash kb3 or kd1 to my phone after flashing kf1 my radio won't turn on.
LiViD said:
The KG3 zip located in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1158783
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Thanks, I have loaded that modem and hope for the best
tzmueller said:
I tried the JVT modem today and it worked. Ran a speed test with wifi off and got some decent results. I did go back to KG3 though.
Can I ask exactly which KG3 modem file you are using? There seems to be a few different ones floating around with different names and file sizes.
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HOw come you went back if it was fast?
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I9000 on Bell here best running modem i found is KB3 fastest buy far on ICS 4.0.4 DK 3 Devil kernel 1.1.6b CFS
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Where did you find that because it's not in that link that was listed here. Also, what region do you live in because that could have something to do with it as well.
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You can't use anything other than 850/1900 on Bell. 850 is for downstream, and 1900 is for upstream. KG3 is the only radio that is known to work with Bell.
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nope
850 and 1900 are two different bands. Both can work both ways.
I'm using the UGKG3 , Since this is the baseband they gave me with my Bell Samsung S Vibrant, I managed to find an ICS rom using UGKG3 here on Xda. Might want to try it out.
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flash nexus modem..............kf1 first and then flash nexus modem kb3.........u get better signal with increased downloading and uploading speed.............if I really help u please click on thanks meter......…
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flash nexus modem..............kf1 first and then flash nexus modem kb3.........u get better signal with increased downloading and uploading speed.............if I really help u please click on thanks meter......…
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No, it does not work for Bell phones. I already tried it and it messes up Hacksung rom badly.
Best modems for Canada
JL2
KC1
KG3
JVU
JK3 Maybe??
Not in that order
You can download the app perka's file stash it has multiple 850 band modems for ICS and GB
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