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.
sw411 said:
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
Hi, does anyone know what the original stock is for I9000 using UK's 3 Network? Many thanks in advance...
Use JVH, JVB, JVP or JVR they'll all work because they're universal dude
Sent from my CM7 modded I9000. Kernel is one mean son of a Glitch!
many thanks for your help.....you dont by any chance know the csc for 3 uk?
i think this is the latest 3uk firmware could not find download links
Product Code: GT-I9000HKDH3G
HIDSWVER: I9000NEJP5/I9000HCGJP5/I9000NEJP2/I9000NEJP5
any idea of a good radio, im suffering from slow/poor call/3G connection?
Unfortunately it all depends on the area where you are and by your carrier.
However, the modem JVR looks good otherwise try to flash the modem present in the firmware of your carrier (if available).
Otherwise you just have to test some modems (the flash of a modem is something fast)
Br1g0 said:
Unfortunately it all depends on the area where you are and by your carrier.
However, the modem JVR looks good otherwise try to flash the modem present in the firmware of your carrier (if available).
Otherwise you just have to test some modems (the flash of a modem is something fast)
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what's the best radio to be used in italy? i'm currently using CM 7.1 and it uses the XXJVK one... do you think I should change it? (my carrier is 3 italia)
thank you
Hi all, I am currently having problems making/receiving calls / txts and I am looking to flash a new modem to my Samsung Galaxy s GT I9000. I am currently running a Gingerbread XXJVS 2.3.5 Rom and I have read that changing the modem may help with my signal calls/txt problem.
However I am unsure of which modem file I need to use with my current Rom and also I am unsure on how to flash the new modem to my phone? Just wondering if one of you galaxy s Gurus can help me out?
These are my settings now on XXJVS
Model No GT-I9000
Firmware version 2.3.5
Baseband Version I9000XXJVS
Kernel Version [email protected] #2
Build No GINGERBREAD.XXJVS
Cheers DGC808
Flash your providers modem would be best if you're having issues
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Hi Drift Spunk, Thanks for the swift reply ! Can I ask a stupid question ? where's the best place to download my providers modem file from ?
Cheers DGC808
modems for SGS
Most of them are available here... (GB and Froyo ones but I don't think it specifies carrier... )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=876391
Jamie
Hellow for some days i flash my phone with many different rooms but yesterday i stopped on one miuiandroid_I9000-2.4.20.zip , but my signal ( most of times no signal ), 3G and wi-fi disconects .
Currently my modem is unknown .
I am looking for a modem , romania orange modem . Thnx in advantage .
Here are some suggestions.
Maybe, you have a friend who is also on Romania Orange?
Note the modem they have.
And then find the modem from the list for Europe, in here:
[Firmwares]Official I9000/I9000M Firmwares collection [Latest: XWJW6, XWJW5, XXJW4]
Or, if you don't have a friend, try flashing only the various Europe modems until one works. You shouldn't flash the kernels or firmware.
Or, If you have a recovered image, you could go back and note the modem you were using in your previous rom/firmware.
Europe modem woud be ok , my problem is that i've installed modemKI4 but still baseband version is unknown , so i can't know if the modem was succesefully installed or what's current version of modem i'm currently running on
search the orange romania in sammobile firmwares...
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I found a modem , that gives me wi-fi signals in spots that with my old ones i didn't find anithink . My problem is , why does the modem shows as unknown ?