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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bluebirds:
Anyone on Orange UK that has found a decent modem?

I've tried a few but can't seem to find one that gives me a stable signal and good battery.

Currently trying KI4 which is only a few hours on so to early to see how this is.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mofirouz:
Hey. I am on Orange UK (with T-Mobile), and KI4 is the best I have tried both in terms of battery and signal strength.

If you wanna try out any other modems, they are on my site: http://www.mofirouz.com/wordpress/2011/11/samsung-galaxy-s2-radios/
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Dude, don't spam your site in this thread. If you got modems that can be added to the first page then either post the individual links here or let me know via pm.

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] chief1978:
:Edit:

Sorry answered myself
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Damienoid:
I'm just going through testing some modems and comparing with my XWKI3 that came with my Frankenstein KJ3 firmware.

Now if I go back to K13, is there any difference between XWKI3 and XXK13 as posted in the first link?

I've tested a heap of modems, particularly the 'T' version modems, and honestly I can't tell much difference between any of them so far for me on my 9100T SGS2.

If anything K14 settles at a lower dBm, but only marginally.

EDIT: Just a question as I could tell very little difference between all the modems I've tested, is there a way to wipe previous modem data to make sure each modem is working to it's potential?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
XWKI3 is from 2.3.4 rom, the newer released XXKI3 on the other hand is 2.3.5. Performance slightly differs for me as well.

Modem doesn't leave/store any data on your phone unlike some radios did back on the Desire HD. So don't worry about it

Btw, did you try KH3 yet?

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Damienoid:
Thanks for confirming there is no data left over when you flash a new modem.

Any reason why you suggest KH3?

I believe your carrier o2 is on the 900 MHz freq. and my carrier uses the 850MHz freq.

That's why I was using mainly 'T' version modems, but I'm more than willing to try KH3 if you think it might perform well.

Modems tested:

DUKF4

Telstra's DVKF2 <-- My carriers modem

JIKG1

JJKI2

XXK14

XXK13

XXK14 had the lowest dBm signal, but there was not much between K14/K13 and Telstra's DVKF2.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Yes, give it a go. KH3 turned out to be the best modem I've ever used on my SGS2. Very close to KE7, which my phone arrived with in the first place.

Don't know how it will perform as well for you though. Doesn't hurt to try though does it?

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bluebirds:
Been trying a few different radio's but all of them are showing 100% time without a signal in the battery stats. I have signal and internet.

Any idea why this is? Will it cause battery drain?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] frw99:
That's only a display bug in all radios. No battery drain.

You have to go once into Settings->About Phone->Status, afterwards the display is correct (the value of 100% without signal goes down to 0).
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] chris5304:
I find KI4 the best. KI3 seems good for WiFi and 3g but I can't get GPS to fix. KI4 seems good all round. In the UK on T-Mo/Orange.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] tzones:
I am in US using my SGS2 GT-I9100 on at&t network. Will there be any issues if I flash SGH-I777(at&t SGS22) modem in my international version phone? I am hoping that it may boost my battery performance.

thanks
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Unclean009:
Doesn't hurt to try. Where did you get ahold of this modem?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
I'm guessing it can be found on the AT&T SGS2 forums here on XDA. :)

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] pewpewbangbang:
Does anybody get there phone switching out of H+ a lot? Mine seems to be going back and fourth between 3g and H+ every minute. Maybe its just where I am. I'm using KI4 modem
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Probably due to the area that you're in...

You can always try a couple of different modems, see if the constant switching goes away.

XXKI3 and XXKH3 are recommended. :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] SPACE ALIEN:
Hi everyone!

what's the best modem in 2.3.5 in your opinion?

Thanx in abvance for your answer!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
There isn't one that's best for everybody...

For me, I would say XXKI3. :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] SPACE ALIEN:
Thanx a lot!!!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
No worries! ;)

Click thanks under the useful post. :)

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] MeX_DK:
Anyone got the XXKI4 modem I can snatch and use, I prefer that one over XXKI3?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mariotme:
It's in the second or third post of this thread
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] MeX_DK:
Martiot:

CWM flash is no good for me. I need it in tar format so I can flash it in Odin. Im flashing Intratechs Frankenstein KK5, and it only has XXKI3 and I want XXKI4
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mariotme:
Oh sorry my bad.

Sorry man can't help
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Download the CWM package and extract the modem.bin from it, then flash it with Odin. Simples.

:)

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] pewpewbangbang:
just wondering what kind of screen times you guys are seeing??

With KI4 my phone died after like 3H 30Min......seems pretty low to me, battery was only on for like 14H tops.

Feel like this is low, i remember getting more out of my old Captivate a year ago when i had it and the GS II should be doing much better.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
I manage over 4 hours when I'm purposely draining my battery from full charge.

I know it doesn't seem much but I was on my phone constantly. Look:

Ps. I'm using XXKI3 :)

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Kh0rdan:
I actually got pretty nice battery life out of KI4, but of course that strongly

depends on signal strength and what exactly you are doing when you drain battery

on purpose! :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] madmack:
worse than optimal battery life here too with KI4. I think it has to do with the fact that we're on AT&T.

to those of you who are in north america, which modem did you guys find best in terms of battery life? personally KH3 was the best i've tried, but would love to hear your input.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Guys, KI4 has been tested to be less than adequate for battery life. For a visible improvement, try KI3 or KH3 instead.

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] pewpewbangbang:
I've been using KI3 for about a day with the HSPA+ APN even though im on a grandfathered unlimited from iPhone 3GS......and it seems to be the best in terms of data speeds and GPS.

With good signal i managed to get 6mbps down and 1mbps up
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] pirate.666:
Hey guys.

What is the difference between the XWKI3 and the XXKI3 modem?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
XWKI3 is from 2.3.4 rom, and XXKI3 is 2.3.5. :)

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bclark:
Two notes.

1. Ki4 definitely draining battery in NYC area.

2. AT&T kh7 modem provides better signal strength than anything yet but has so many audio artifacts that it is unusable.

...I'm low on battery or I'd try the other AT&T modems although I seriously think they will result in the same issue. Sucks BC I used to use i9000 modems on my Captivate.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] madmack:
I wasn't aware that we're able to flash the AT&T modems :eek:. Thought the ATT SGS2 one had an optimized radio for the 850Mhz spectrum.

I just flashed XXKI3, it's definitely better than KI4 in terms of battery life. I'll need more time to decide whether it'll unseat KH3.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
KH3 is one of the best modems ever released for the SGS2. KI3 is very similar to it, only maybe the battery drain is slightly higher. Almost unnoticeable if I'm honest.

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bclark:
Yeah they are flashable but non-working. It was one of those things that was worth a shot, like early days of the original gs where flashing a 850 enabled modern then another modem somehow left the 850 accessible.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] z2k:
Sorry if this has been asked before but is it OK to flash a KK5 rom with a Kh3 modem? Would there be any issues?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
You can interchange modems with any rom. :D

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] planetf1:
Anyone else trying the KJ4 modem?

I ended up with it after some issues with KI3/4 . (KI1 was stable)

So far seems to work fine on vodafone uk
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Tried KH3?

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] planetf1:
Not recently, was just wondering who'd tried any KJ's
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] xyzulu:
I've run out of time to download and share, but there is a new DUKJ1 modem out for Australia Vodafone customers. Will be interesting to try this modem.. though it's probably best suited to Australian users, Telstra or Vodafone.

If someone gets to it, and shares a CWM file, even easier for us all.. hint hint.. :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Auridran:
I've tried KJ4, and I think I like XXKI3 better.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Intratech:
I9100T Modem from Vodafone Australia

[CWM] DUKJ1: http://www.multiupload.com/58DD6SWQNT

[Odin] DUKJI: http://www.multiupload.com/DJ8UJJ48LO
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jammer84:
Hi Guys,

Does anyone know what the best modem for Vodafone Ireland is?

Cheers
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bclark:
Tar of the new KL1 modem.

Gave me great signal in the Long Island and NYC area but crap speeds, actually stalled quite a bit.

Try it out, see what you think.

Edit: it would help if I actually attached the file
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Thanks to Intratech and bclark for posting the latest modems. They are now up on page 1. :)

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DimonDroid:
KL1 CWM-Flashable
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bswpt:
just to make sure: the modem linked on page1 is flashable over odin, not over cwm, right? I'm just asking, because the link goes to dropbox and ends with "zip"....
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] naturist:
just above your post, its available as "cwm"zip. :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Both. ;)

Choose the one you want.

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Damienoid:
Been hot swapping KL1 with my previous favourite K13, and KL1 in a good signal area today, got the best dBm signal I've ever achieved on any modem I've tested before.

It gets slightly higher pings but faster data speeds.

FYI my carrier uses the 850mhz freq.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kashix:
Lower dbm reading but continuously dropping connection, I've flashed to KI4
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jetnag:
If the modem comes in a zip file and contains "Meta-inf" folder and modem.bin file, it's a CWM flashable file.

If the modem comes in a tar file and contains modem.bin file, it's an ODIN flashable file.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] madmack:
How's battery life on this modem?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Flashing KL1 tonight and strictly testing battery over the next week or so to compare it with XXKI3.

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] stennett:
Stupid noob question, but this doesn't increase the custom counter?

I don't think so, but just checking.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Only flashing custom ROMs and Kernels via ODIN increases your binary counter. The rest should be fine.

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Damienoid:
Looking forward to your impressions in regards to battery life.

As for my impressions, I didn't didn't any different in battery usage compared to my everyday use on K13 on this early stage.

But it's quite hard to judge as there's so many factors involved, not the least being the strength of the 3G signal, the more it hunts the more it drains.

Also, It will be good to know your firmware set up, mine is KK5 Frankenstein, Siyah 2.3(though I'll probably move to 2.4.2).
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] stennett:
Can I flash the modem on it's own or do I need to flash a rom with it?

E.g can I just flash the Odin compatible file in the PDA Slot without a rom? Also does anyone have a link to the Odin flashable XXKI3? If not ill just flash back my current Rom which includes the KI3 modem to return if needed.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Unclean009:
Flash it in the phone slot. Modem version is completely separate from the rom. Any modem for this phone can be flashed on any rom for this phone.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Yeah, we shall see.

I'm expecting changes to be very minute, likd like when I went from KH3 to KI3.

My setup can be found in my sig. :)

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] GDF01:
Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong. I flashed KK5 frankenstein with no issues. Then flashed the KL1 modem and again no problem. I'm wanting to try the KI1 modem as apparently it is the one that works best with bell but it keeps failing and stalling at modem bin in odin. I put the file in phone section and that's it.Is that modem just not compatible ?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Damienoid:
Actually I tested KH3 as you suggested, but I never got back to say I was indeed very impressed and was almost deciding whether KH3 was the best modem, but I couldn't really tell much difference between KH3 and K13, in the end I decided on K13 as it was slightly more consistant and apparently better battery life.

But I have to say I found some very noticeable better results on KL1 in a very strong signal area, as KL1 got the lowest dBm that I'd ever seen yet on all modems tested, and seemingly faster data speed tests.

But in a poorer signal area, it's hard to tell between KL1 and K13 modems, so I highly recommend testing in both strong signal area's, and poorer signal area's and see what your impressions are.

O2 UK which is 900mhz carrier network I believe, those on our 900mhz carrier here at home have not been impressed with this modem, so you may not either.

On my 850mhz carrier, all modems seem to work well, lucky us :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
You're right, for me KH3 is pretty much the best modem ever released on our beloved SGS2. KI3 came close but I think it still failed to match up well in battery life. Let's see if KL1 manages a better result, would be nice to have another high performing modem like the KH3.

Old KE7 was pretty amazing as well. :)

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] fomofo:
You got them around the wrong way matey.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Mended, thanks mate. :)

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] :
I'm always coming back to ke7 :).
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kanu1and:
Hi ............. what is the difference between

XXKL1 - Link (Thanks to bclark)

XXKL1 - Link (CWM flashable) (Thanks to DimonDroid)

I am in India on TATA Docomo .. any idea which is the best modem as per Indian standards ?????????
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bclark:
They are the same thing, mine is for Odin/mobile Odin where DimonDroid's is CWM flashable. It is a matter of prefrence to flashing.

As to which will work better, test a variety of them and let us know.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] khartaras:
Didn't modems older than KI4 have the yellow tint problem? KI4 fixed it, AFAIK.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Never had that issue with any modems at all.

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kanu1and:
Oh !!! Okay got it !!! thnx Man !!!!!! Cheers
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] cc999:
XXKI3

Searched but cannot find a link to the Odin flashable XXKI3 modem file.

Please help....

Thanks

CHarlie C
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] khartaras:
Try this: Reboot your phone and pull down the notifications WITHOUT locking your screen in a dark environment with the brightness all the way down. You'll see a yellow tint on the left side of the screen. When you lock and unlock your phone, on KI modems or higher, the tint will go away.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Just download the CWM flashable zip from post 2, extract it using winrar or 7zip on your pc and you will find modem.bin inside. Flash that in ODIN as Phone.

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] cc999:
ty

Thanks Gekco95!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
You're welcome. :)

Hope it works well for you.

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] geronimo_2:
guys, can someone please check the default settings for 3g/h+ under *#301279#

this is what I have:

I've been meesing around it to figure out how to force 3g only (no H+) and now I'm not sure what's the default. I'm not sure how this menu works cos if I click iside on the line nothing happens and only one of them I managed to change when I click on it and then menu/end / flight mode for 5sec / flight off.

BTW when I reflash modem, are these settings going to reset to default?

thank you.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] pulser_g2:
Do NOT flash on a standard i9100 from what i know of this.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] cruzzmz:
so to flash,

i just choose Phone in Odin ... with the file xxx.tar.md5

without renaming it right?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] pulser_g2:
Yes, just like it says in the op
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ronny06:
I have problems with my GALAXY S2 and car bluetooth system (SAP profile)

I listen only my voice (LISTEN myself in car amplified system)

With other smartphone Optimus 2X the bluetoorh system working very good.

I think that is a radio problem. For this reason I ask if there is an alternative radio version for GALAXY S2.

Thank you
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] karendar:
This is what this thread's all about. ;)

Go in settings, then about. Look at the baseband version. The last 3 characters should be something like KE2, KE4 or KE7, etc. Note that down. Get one version up from that from the OP. For example, if you had KE4, you would get KE7. If you had KE7, you'd get KF2 and so forth.

Once you're done with that, flash with Odin by selecting in the phone section and you're done.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] hkwildboy:
If i have ZSKF4:

Firmware info

PDA:ZSKF4

PHONE: XXKE4

CSC:OZSKF4

Date: 10/06/2011​

is it recommended to flash to XXKF4 modem? Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] xinfinityoO:
i dont think anyone can just recommend flashing to a diffrent modem. you have to flash and test it ..which one works better for you. depening on the country/region.. some modems will work better for some people and some may not
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] blue265:
Hi all, with the i9000 and Captivate we used to be able to use SGS Flasher to flash a modem tar file. Used to make it convenient if on the go and couldn't use ODIN. My question is if anyone has tried it with the SGS2 or know off hand if it works. ODIN is easy to use but like I said, its just convenient when you flash a modem then realize when travelling that it doesn't work that well and you could easily revert back. Maybe if nobody knows I will try SGS Flasher app and report back. lol

EDIT: I tested and SGS Kernel Flasher does not work with SGS2. PLus I think it may have only been for kernels but I swear I remember flashing modems too with it.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mdalacu:
I am using KF2 with KE7 Modem and 3G internet is more stable than with KF2 Modem. No issues so far.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nightranger73:
KE7 was shipped on EU firmware while KF2 was shipped on a regional firmware (Poland if I'm not wrong) and could be that in this country they uses slightly modified frequency range for data or for wifi as Sammy uses software modem to adjust it the bes thing to do so is try and test.

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bentez2003:
question - should it only be the modem which affects connectivity or can roms and kernals **** it up as well?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nightranger73:
Well if the rom is bad yes.. certain apps crashing let the connection fall or maybe some wrong settings in the rild section of the config but it is uncommon

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sumeshd:
KE2 MODEM from KE8 firmware

View attachment MODEM_I9100DDKE2_REV_02_CL1007315.rar
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nightranger73:
Could it be it's ke2 modem from ke8 firmware?

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sumeshd:
ya its KE2 MODEM from KE8 FIRMWARE..sorry i'll edit it..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ronny06:
I tried all modem versions but bluetooth problem in my car persists.

I wonder why no problem with lg optimus dual ? With this smartphone bluetooth car system working immediatly.

I think that is a firmware samsung GSII issue or bluetooth version 3.

What bluetooth version have lg optimus dual ?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ronny06:
I listen ONLY my voice redundant on bluetooth car system. I have a built in mercedes bluetooth device on my car.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] madmax916sps:
Hi there

Is somebody from Germany here? Who can explain his experience with different Modems.

KE7 vs KF2

On my Phone i got a little bit better Signal with KF2,

But Wifi speed or signal is better with KE7!

about Battery drain i don't know
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] yaronAD:
Is that the version for Cognition 1.07 ?

will it improve both WiFi & bluetooth ?

Many THX
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] madmax916sps:
My experience is "Yes"

both run better on my phone
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] hawkdown77:
Where I find the UHKI1 MODEM??
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] misiokicio:
Hi there,

Is there a Modem for Three Network UK?

I am using currently XXKI3 with the CheckRom but strugling with the reception more often these days now... so just wanna try to flash carrier specific modem to see if that improve anything here..

And just to be sure- Just flash modem through odin and click phone and choose the md5 file? not been doing anything with my galaxy for a while... thanks

Edit: I have downloaded a full file GT-I9100_H3G_I9100XWKI8_I9100H3GKI2_I9100NEKI2. is it alright just open this file in odin/phone and flash it??