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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Mate, please don't make me regret writing the Modem explanation in post 5. Just have a look at the first line of that post. ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19952741&postcount=5
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] robbiekhan:
Hang on, what's a modem??

Jokes :p
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] 3py0n:
Oh shoot bro lol so sorry haha. I knew I read it before but forgot briefly. Sorry about that.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Mayday_XL:
Whats with the XXKL1 ?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nikzDHD:
New modem LP6 now available in CM9 dev thread.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] veyka:
Modems collection

I9100_radio_BOKJ1_CWM

I9100_radio_KE7_CWM

I9100_radio_KF2_CWM

I9100_radio_KG1_CWM

I9100_radio_KG3_CWM

I9100_radio_KG6_CWM

I9100_radio_KH1_CWM

I9100_radio_KH3_CWM

I9100_radio_KI1_CWM

I9100_radio_KI3_CWM

I9100_radio_KI4_CWM

I9100_radio_KL1_CWM

I9100_radio_LP1_CWM

I9100_radio_NEKF2_CWM

I9100_radio_NEKI2_CWM

I9100_radio_WXKI3_CWM

I9100_radio_XXKE4_CWM

I9100_radio_XXKG2_CWM

I9100_radio_XXKI1_CWM

I9100_radio_XXKI3_CWM

I9100_radio_XXKP1_CWM

I9100_radio_XXKP8_CWM.zip

I9100_radio_XXKPA_CWM
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Thanks dude, I'll find a place tomorrow to stick those on the 1st page. :)

Probably will go into post 4.

Communicated using an SGS2 droid with XDA premium neurotransmitter while DJ'ing on the Enterprise.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] veyka:
No worries, when I have a moment ill update with any im missing :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bpivk:
I have a quick question... New Samsung user alert...

Are the modems interchangeable or does it depend on the ROM or Kernel version you're using?

I know that you can't use a different ROM and Kernel together (eg. KI1 and KG1) but does this also go for modems?

I'm on BUKJ1 for ROM and Kernel and BUKI1 for baseband. I plan to use XXKI3 modem and Syiah's kernel. Will it work?

Thanks for the help
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] robbiekhan:
Modems do not require a specific ROM so yep, it's all good.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bpivk:
Thanks. I already bricked the phone once when I flashed the wrong kernel so I double checked because I'm tired of reinstalling all my apps. :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Does post 5 not exist in your browsers? All the critical information like this is there, very easy to find. ;)

PS. LP6 Modem posted on page 1:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16980217&postcount=2
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] 3py0n:
Just flashed the XXKI1...up from a KG2 one that came either with my phone or with the ROM....first day of testing...let's see how this goes.

SGS2 Unlocked...using on Rogers network.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nikzDHD:
LP6 was bad for me, quite big drain for me was at the hospital today getting checked up and signal was on "G" most the time, even whilst outside!

Quickly flashed another modem whilst I was there and signal improved.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kitecarl:
I'm a Giffgaffer too living in London. Mind letting me know which modem you flashed that's giving you good results? I flashed LP6 earlier today but seeing as I'm connected to wifi most of the day I haven't had a chance to determine signal/reception with it.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nikzDHD:
To be honest, KPA, LP1 & LP6 give great reception when I'm at home in East London, always get green signal on battery stats, but when I'm out and about it varies a lot. KPA was better than LP1 & LP6. KL1/KI1 is about the same.

KI4 is also good, going to revert back to KI4 tomorrow and test that out again as new office gives me crap signal so been trying them all out, including KI3, KI8, and above, KPA has performed the best for me signal wise whilst in the office.

All are very similar when it comes to 3G usage, download/upload speeds are very similar.

Battery wise I'd say KI4/KI3 are better when in good reception but all suck when in poor signalled areas.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] RorixRebel:
Couldn't find kk1 modem any suggestion or link where i could get it?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Shawtux:
i also could not find the I9100UHKG4 baseband where could i find them?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mathsmart:
LP6 actually working surprisly better than LP1 actually I didn't know a simple phone could be THAT good updates after updates ! its start to really keep closer to APPLE wireless and signal ! :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bpivk:
It does exist and I'm happy to report that I have read it (because I always search first before asking questions) but you didn't state that Modems are interchangeable or I missed the part that explains it (twice). You just explained definition and that you have to try modems not that you can try any modem out there in the wild.

Maybe you should add it in for people like me?

Thanks anyway

Edit: Basically you ended your post with "Work in progress....." just as it was getting good. :)

But I did get some good information so thanks again.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mekhonte:
just flashed KPA over KI4 and now I can tell a bit improvement in week signal spots.However I can't judge battery life yet.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Thanks for the suggestion mate, that will definitely be going in there.

It will be slightly reduced mate.

Communicated using an SGS2 droid with XDA premium neurotransmitter while DJ'ing on the Enterprise.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] GDF01:
Have you tried KP8? That's what I'm on but since we're on the same carrier and location,wondering if LP6 is better....might just give it a shot.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Cygnuss:
LP6 is very bad for me bad signal and drains too much battery, the one that works best is XXKPA at least for TMN in Portugal.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nikzDHD:
Quick update on my testing had a full day at the office with KI4 and boy it gave me the best signal strength compared to others I have tried and good 3G connection.

Now time to pick another, but as mentioned KI4 is good. Will settle with KI4 but tomorrow is another day and I like testing these little things.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mathsmart:
yes but I can't really tell any difference except but lp6 give me good signal here
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kitecarl:
Yes, based on your feedback I flashed KI4 on my Giffgaff-powered SGS2 yesterday and very impressed with the battery life after flashing! Had good HSPDA connectivity on my way into work today too. I'm not getting a very good network signal at work, but seeing as I'm now connected to Wifi at work, the poor office connectivity is now a non-issue. Thanks for the tip!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kirk970:
Modem XWKL1 pleaseeeeee

Modem XWKL1 please! Tank you
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] louisJJ:
How to do this?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Give a call to your network provider, explain the situation and they should be able to check for you. :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nikzDHD:
No problems mate, same waiting for my office to roll out wifi once fibre is installed that should help on the battery end too.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] gtizon:
Hi there! Any suggestions for modem in the philippines on globe network? Thank you!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] n00n00:
ive always had good signal and batt life when on 3g with xxki3.

Tried xxki4. Got very good signal but ate up my batt.

I had better signal (cream to green) with xxlp1.

Im now on xxlp6. try it out :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Mabili:
I currently use the XXKL1 for a while now,

and now I want to try a new modem version.

But what is best modem version for Vodafone Netherlands?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bclark:
I'm dying, LP6 I'd giving me much better speeds than anything else but it is also giving me a higher drain...so what do you think is more important? Honest discussion.

Btw I've chosen higher drain.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
For me it's battery juice hands down, specially since I use WiFi most of the time. So KI4 and KI3 for me all the way mate.

Communicated using an SGS2 droid with XDA premium neurotransmitter while DJ'ing on the Enterprise.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nikzDHD:
I'd say a stable connection rather than higher speeds. HSPDA speeds are fine for my usage, browsing web, emails etc, I'd rather have a good modem that has a stable connection than one that fluctuates all the time. In relation to giving a good signal strength as a poor signal strength also impacts battery.

Battery for me not an issue as I've got the extended battery and can last me 24 hours.

For me on my network and my common areas KI4 works the best and has a good balance of speed, signal and effect on battery.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bclark:
So consistency is fine with LP6 and I'm not near wifi for around 10-12 hours a day so speed is somewhat necessary. Maybe I'll try ki3 and 4 again its been awhile. the radio dragon is counteracting my siyah tweaks, lol
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] tadaha:
Hi guys, is it possible to flash/update baseband using ODIN on a phone without root?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Yes it is, you either need the modem.bin of the baseband/modem you want to flash or the tarball (.TAR) it's packaged in. Use the PHONE field in ODIN to select it.

:)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] tadaha:
Hey thanks a lot. Will it out.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nikzDHD:
New modem released in cm9 thread, LPB. Will flash and test it out tomorrow.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] teriemer:
DXKL1 is awesome

Reporting outstanding results with DXKL1 modem. Best ever signal, green or skin-colour all the time and haven't had signalstrength less than skin-colour! Call quality is so far very good, no complaints from any ;-)

Can't say anything on speedcomparison (I don't do this testing), but its surfing is very fast.

Oh and GPS locks for me in 1-3 sec and keeps a constant lock on 10-12 sat's.

Battery is also very good. My SGS needed 19% battery for 24 hours and that's including a workday (with only some talking, 3G, gmail sync, some gps testing).

DXKL1 is definitely a winner for me. Ain't gonna move away from this baby for a loooooong time. Can't think of it can get any better!

I'm using this modem in Denmark (Europe) on TDCs net.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bclark:
Yeah I just saw that, let us know what you think. It's going to be a few days for me to test as im getting some ICS tweaking on my Inspire done.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] veyka:
I9100T Modem collection (I am just downloading them, repackaging them to CWM zips if needed and rehosting them, due to the mess we are in with free file hosts, some are missing as I still havent been able to download them, stupid wait times).

I9100T_radio_JJKI2_CWM

I9100T_radio_JJKF3_CWM

I9100T_radio_JIKI2_CWM

I9100T_radio_JIKG1_CWM

I9100T_radio_DVKF2_CWM

I9100T_radio_DUKF4_CWM
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Damienoid:
Thanks for that, particularly the I9100T_radio_DVKF2_CWM which is my carriers default modem, and was not available before as a CWM zip :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] UpInTheAir:
You mean the one in post #3

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=16980291

And also the one on my Sig ? ;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] gorillaCF:
same here.

am on Singtel in Singapore.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Damienoid:
Unless it's changed very recently, and I can't check now as it's broken, it was not a CWM flashable zip, just Odin flashable.

I was recently looking for the CWM flashable, would have been handy if I found your sig. then :rolleyes:

Either way, hopefully it will be added to the O.P. as as easy to find reference :)

BTW, which modem do you find best? I see you have the DCKL1 modem in your sig. is that the one from the Thailand 'T' version modem?

I found it not as quite as good as as the XXKP8 modem for example on my 9100T SGS2.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] UpInTheAir:
Yep. see it added now :)

Yeah, I posted here last November

DCKL1 is from Thailand True-H and works excellent here in Thailand. Currently testing the XXLP1 which has excellent speed and stability here. Not tested in Oz.

When in Oz, I just flash back the Telstra DVKF2 with no problems. Meant to test a few others whilst I was last there, but unfortunately not enough time to get concluse results.

What differences did you find between LP1 and KP8?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Damienoid:
Yes I remember that post now, I knew I had seen the CWM zip somewhere :confused:

I found LP1 on par with Teltra's DVKF2 with KP8 marginally better, with KP8 the best I've tested so far.

But really, day to day, you would not notice any differences honestly.

The results and differences are only marginal, so unless you really wanted to, I wouldn't worry about too much switching modems back when you come to OZ, or just flash Telstra's modem, it still works excellent.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] UpInTheAir:
Modem SAR info, signal strength, stabilty & battery life

I've just been having a read of the following from the samsung website.

"SAR stands for Specific Absorption Rate which is the unit of measurement for the amount of RF energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level in laboratory conditions, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below this value. This is because the phone is designed to use the minimum power required to reach the network . Therefore, the closer you are to a base station, the more likely it is that the actual SAR level will be lower ."

Seems there's been some misconception out there........ Have read some posts implying that better signal quality can lead to decreased battery life. As the above extract says, "use the minimum power required ". ‘Proof in the pudding'.

From a previous post;

"From my personal experience of very low coverage areas (out at sea for weeks at a time) is that battery is consumed far more, than in areas of excellent signal (near land) when using 3g/H+ data.

I would suspect the main culprit to be rather poor signal causing much longer download duration and also the (extra) associated proportional screen on time ."

User’s habits, display and settings etc have more impact than most, so it’s very difficult to use results from limited testing and if not duplicated exactly. A lot is placebo.

So I conclude;

With respect to modems; with an excellent connection, instability would have a detrimental impact on battery life, so generally, a better signal & speed = better stability = better battery life. This particularly relevant to modems designed for specific phone models such as the 9100T.

It's always nice to experiment al little though :D

---------- Post added at 02:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:48 PM ----------

Come on, you don't memorise XDA like the rest of us? :D Seroiusly, you couldn't remember :p

I might give KP8 a go here in Thailand, not much to do (whilst boy is a school) until head off to work in a weeks time. Thanks :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nikzDHD:
Tried the newest version today still not as good as KI4 at my common locations. Speed is fine for data but signal was poor, even had one dropped call which I've never had before. Back to KI4 for me.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Intratech:
Odin flashable XXLPB: http://uploadmirrors.com/download/OLT4VLKE/Modem_XXLPB.7z

PM me if this doens;t work properly, I'm slightly inebriated at the moment.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] drummer10630:
I am now in Thailand and my Galaxy s2 (korean shw-M250S) has been rooted and flashed with Villain 3.0, and says PDA-i9100XXKI3 ---PHONE-m205s.ed23.1830.st . I am only getting gprs data/internetspeeds, can I flash DCKL1 or XXLP1 modem and get better speeds for here in Thailand? Or will I just get boot loop? I have inserted a DTAC and AIS sim but same result.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] UpInTheAir:
My wife uses a 9100 International wirh AIS (900MHz) and DXKL1. I made my own CWM flashable, but you'll find one here from post #4.

I also tried the XXLP1 with it, but 'felt' the DXKL1 to be at least it's equal on this network.

If the DL doesn't work, just PM me and I'll send you a link.

For DTAC (850MHz, same as True-H), try XXLP1 or DCKL1 (T version)

Edit: I have found that True/True-H apears to have significantly better coverage around Bangkok and some other major centres than AIS. Maybe your signal is relatively weak, so when testing for 3G connectivity, ensure to select WCDMA only in settings / network mode.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] drummer10630:
Ok, I flashed both the XXLP1 DCKL1 modems, and now I am getting Edge with DTAC but still no 3g and on this rom there is no menu to select/enable 3g, just gsm-wcdma-auto. On wcdma no signal, no internet, and auto or gsm gives edge. Is this a hardware issue due to it being the Korean variant of the device? Or because I am located in Pattaya?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jcrompton:
Do you have use packet data selected?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] drummer10630:
yes, of course
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] eXnikaru:
currently on DXKL1..so far so good..

Was bad on KP8..

Maxis Malaysia..

Any comments/reviews of other modems from other malaysian?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] rab1412000:
Are the links in the first pages still active?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] UpInTheAir:
I am not sure about your SGS2 variant & ROM combo. You would think an option for WCDMA only, but aparently not. Is the option still 'greyed out' with an AIS (900MHz) SIM too?

1. See if the DTAC 850MHz band is enabled in Phone Service Mode (tap to select & use Phone menu button to "back" and "end")

2. Type in dialer *#2263#

3. Band selection [2] WCDMA Band (There should be an "[*]' next to all bands, if not, step 4,

4. WCDMA Band [1] WCDMA All

If still no good;

I'd advise to nandroid backup, and backup user apps and data (with Titanium Backup etc) and flash a different ROM, such as CheckROM V4 (link in signature), factory reset and wipe cache and advanced/dalvik. Maybe flash kernel or your choice,........ then try another modem again.

++ Do not restore system apps or data across different ROMs or Android versions.

---------- Post added at 10:24 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:19 AM ----------

Some I tried yesterday before posting links were OK. :)

Why not try and find out? :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] drummer10630:
The band choices are:

1 Automatic

2 WCDMA Band

3 GSM band

4 Combi Bands

I did as you said and keyed in number 4 and all WDCMA bands had a star next to them but phone said Emergency calls only and no internet. Guess I will have to try another rom...

yes this phone has a WCDMA ONLY option in settings

It operates on WCDMA 900 when selected, not 850

I am thinking it's a hardware issue as the Korean variant might have been built for local (korean) frequencies only?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] UpInTheAir:
Please explain the above quote a little better? For which SIM is 'greyed out' and for which has a selectable setting (if any).

If the all band frequencies are enabled, I think it should be OK, can't think of anything else right now but for trying another ROM and then flashing the modem(s).
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] s_wind:
For me NEKI2 is the best modem. And now LPB is the Winner !!!:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] drummer10630:
None are greyed out. I can select GSM Only, Auto, or WCDMA Only, and I can select Combi (all bands) in service mode, but as I said, it's connecting to 900 not 850, if that makes a difference? Same with the AIS sim and the DTAC sim. Guess I'll try another rom. The original Korean stock rom had enable 3g as an option. Maybe I'll reflash that just to test...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] UpInTheAir:
Maybe have a lurk around this thread that is specific to your model:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php...Korean Galaxy SII M250S / M250K / M250L Users
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] rab1412000:
I did try a couple and all of those I tried did not work.

That's why I asked
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] drummer10630:
Yeah, I read all 72 pages before posting on this thread. Don't get me wrong, my phone works great with the Villain 3.0 Rom, but it might be a matter of different hardware with this Korean variant. Anyway, thx for all your assistance, I will keep noodling around. Meanwhile, I flashed it back to the stock Samsung Rom, and while it has a 3g enable button, still no 3g with DTAC, even though there is a huge advertising sign promoting DTAC 3g, right outside my apartment. BTW, I am connected to the internet using a 3g AIS sim card that resides in the built in modem in my laptop so at least I know there is 3g available here in Pattaya. I am now using the Lite 'ning 6.1 Rom with the DCKL1 radio. I quite like the combo and extra shut down menu items.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mbutandola:
Sorry just posting to subscribe to the thread. Cheers.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nikzDHD:
Right, tested KE4 for last 3 days, very similar to KI4 for my situation.

Now to test another modem, I think I'm going modem mad to find the perfect one.

Top 2:

KI4

KE4

Again for my common locations comparing signal and data speeds.

Will update my findings in a few days after testing others.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] championc:
Try KL1. Working well for me on Vodafone in Dublin
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] marcopolo1:
flashing modem on t989

hey guys i wonder if i can flash a i9100 modem on my T-Mobile galaxy S II T989..

it will brick my phone? ..

i need a good modem for HSPA+ 850

thanks
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] veyka:
Yes, it will brick it, nothing in the I9100 section will work on your phone. *do not flash anything from this forum section*
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] marcopolo1:
thanks man!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] zabihjan:
subscribing
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] UpInTheAir:
DXKL1 CWM Modem

@ nazsbest@gmail.com

As requested the DXKL1 Modem flashable with CWM Recovery. If no CWM, extract the zImage to internal sdcard and flash with root tools such as; Hellcat k-tool, Darky ROM OTA, CWM Manager etc etc..........

@ Geko95gek

You may upload this to your post and others from my signature if you multi links aren't working.

Cheers
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ApriliaM3:
I think you will find that your 3G access is limited by the SGS2 phone that you purchased in Thailand. If you purchased an AIS phone the 3G will work on AIS only and normal speed with other carriers. If you purchased a DTAC phone, the 3G will work with DTAC and only normal speed with other carriers. There's no actual "carrier branding" on the phone but apparently it's just "understood" by the stores selling them. I found this out after purchasing my first SG Ace / Cooper in Thailand and have since purchase the SGS2 here also.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] UpInTheAir:
Refer to his previous posts, His phone is a Korean model, not bought in Thailand.....

Also, I have to disagree with your post about the Thai phones. I have extensive experience with both the international 9100 and Thai 9100T models. They will both work with

AIS (900MHz), True (850MHz), and True-H (850MHz) getting 3g H H+ etc. for whatever SIM is inserted.

Sometimes you just need to flash/match the recommended carrier modem tuned to the specific frequency, or another modem found here on this thread until you get the best combo of signal, strength, stability and speed.