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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Just_s:
More likely it would be the flashing process than the modem itself. A modem flash should typically be followed by a couple of reboots at a minimum and a Hands Free Reset if you want to be thorough. That would definitely correct any correctable data issues. At least then you could rule out gummed up data as a cause.

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I should have recommended toggling first, I guess I assumed you would have started there. Good that you got it working. Hands Free Reset isn't always necessary, but it's never (roaming notwithstanding) a bad idea. :)

"Clear data" = "forget connections", but that trerminology seems to confuse people. Basically, Settings > Wireless and network > Wi-Fi settings > long press each listed Wi-Fi network in the bottom section (or at least the one you are trying to connect to) and then Forget network.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Cyclonut:
el13 vs el26 in Florida

I'm in the Metrowest area of Orlando, FL. I'm running unnamed 2.0.1 with the el13 modem...flashed to el26 modem (updated profile etc.) and speeds dropped .3 to .4Mbps. Ran several test back to back on each.

Traveled up to Tallahassee (little town called Havana) to visit parents and data was slow here with el26. Flashed back to el13 and speeds went back up .3 to .4Mbps.

So it seems at least where I'm at here in Florida the el13 modem is the best for the moment also.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
It is when you are roaming :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Just_s:
Touche' LOL yes, it is when you are roaming. Post amended LOL.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] chrisbass:
So ive been on eg30 since i got this phone and havent had any problems, is there any benefit to switching?

sent from an e4gt hungry for some ice cream sandwich
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Biker1:
Depends on a lot of factors.

One of them being the question :

Can it be better...... Data speed, signal strength, battery longevity, etc.

Samsung is pushing out updates, albeit not officially, and the Developers here are on it in a Flash!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjwaggsrx8:
This can't be right but damn son!! Never had wimax rock like this.. thanks el26
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] evoholik:
Flashed el26 earlier today and seemed like it had slow data speeds. But I was in a bad area so it wasn't a good test. Now being in a better signal area. I tried testing back to back el13 vs el26. El26 for the win....wow my data speeds have never been so good on 3g.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] todivefor:
Airplane toggle only works temporarily. Seems to lose wifi after a long sleep (30 mins.). AP toggle will make it work again. Any ideas?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Just_s:
Hmmm, nope sorry, I haven't experienced that issue before. Other than reprovisioning, I don't have any idea what would cause or fix that from the phone end.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EeZeEpEe:
Maybe there was a little speed boost to Wimax? I just got 12,361 kbps and I've never gotten more than aroung 10,000.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] todivefor:
Tried EL13, same thing. Back on EK02. Wifi working good.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] greatlakesghost:
hey qbking, thank you for this thread and all of your how-to videos. i hope you and yours have a safe and happy new years.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sc00basteve:
Maybe the few "Network Vision" enhancements are already paying off for a few people.

A month or two ago I would have put sarcastic quotes on the word enhancements, but it's a fact. Slow moving but a fact. Here's how I know:

- Last week a guy came into the store who's company was currently working for Sprint laying FIBER!

- After talking to my store's Sprint rep for a few, he confirmed that it seems to already be paying off in a few places!

-Cheers

Sent from my SGS2-E4GT.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
I don't know if its EL26 or network improvement but I have seen a bump in 4g as well. I don't think its network because side by side testing with my NS4G running tests at exactly the same time on same server, my E4GT is 2Mbps faster on every test!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Judah001:
Maybe its just me but I noticed a greater DL/UL speed with EL13 over EL26. I was really hoping it would have been the opposite but for now I reverted back to EL13.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
Are you using 3g or 4g?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ryanmv213:
I have screen shots of running my wife's epic 4g touch with EL13 and mine with EL26 and each test ran side by side on the same server the EL26 trounced my wifes EL13 without question in download speed on 4G. My average down on EL26 was a little under 4MB/s and my average down on EL13 was less than 1MB/s. The lowest download speed on EL26 of the several tests I did was higher than the best download speed of EL13.

The differences in the two phones are:

EL13 with EL13 Team Rouge Stock Kernel on Calk rom 2.6

EL26 with EL26 Chris41g packed kernel on Calk rom 2.7

Strange enough the upload was higher consistantly on EL13. The ping was back and forth.

I just switched my wife's to EL26 and everything else to the same as my phone and now both phones are giving me the same 4mb downloads
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
Its strange how everybody has different results. I have very few of those duds anymore (2Mpbs) Its not even close for me. EL26 modem with Chris's EL26 kernel w/ACS5 recovery
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Judah001:
I'm using 3g speeds because I don't get 4g inside my house.

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Don't know what you did right and what I did wrong the first time but I mirrored your kernal and I'm jamming on 3g now. The first go round I flashed it with Oden and this time I ran the zip through CWM. The first test was on EL13 and the others on El26. Thanks for the info!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
No problem. Glad its working out for you. Alot depends on how busy the network is and such but like I said, overall this has been a great combo for me
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Cyclonut:
I don't know if sprint has done anything in O'town but I was out of town for a little less than a week...I come back and 3g speeds have improved immensely.

This is in my office where I would never see more than 300 to 600 kbps..I saw the same increase at home last night and kinda wrote it off as a fluke but now...I like it!

I'm on el13 still.

Swyped from my Samsung Epic 4G Touch using Tapatalk.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] lunchboxVA:
EL26 modem slower than EG30 on WIFI

I was wondering if anybody else had the same results and had any solutions...

My EL26 modem consitantly gets .76Mbps on speedtest where my EG30 modem got on average 15Mbps which is as fast as my computer

both were tested several times on complete matching setups meaning EG30 ROM modem and Kernel or EL26 ROM Kernel Modem...

Curently I'm rooted with a complete EL26 setup...

Please not this is only for WIFI and let me know if anymore details or information is needed...thanks in advance
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Try a ##72786# reset and see if makes any difference.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EeZeEpEe:
I don't think EL26 is the single reason for the speed boost. On 3G I'm getting 1500 kbps to 2000 kbps with both my Epic 4G Touch and my old EVO 4G that I gave to my girlfriend. I think Sprint's network upgrades are finally kicking in. Funny thing is this is what I used to get when I first got the EVO 4G June 2010. Hoping it stays like this. Speed tests done in Upper East Side Manhattan by the way and used to get sub 1000 kbps. On 4G I'm getting 12 Mbps and used to top out around 10 Mbps.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] akaiNe-iSolutions:
I got a full bar of 4g boost. Everywhere inside and outside my apt in NC. In MD at my mom house, I was getting 16 mb down. 1.5 up. 1.5 up with that download speed wtf ....here I get like 5mb down outside... Like 1.3 up still wtf its Wimax max upload 1.5mbps?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] badkarmah187:
I just upgraded the modem to EL26 yesterday getting the following:

4G download 10725kbps Upload 1461 kbps

4G download 9.89 mbps Upload 1.38 mbps

from Palo Alto, CA.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Shoulon:
I barely get 200kbps download on 4g at home. 3g is like 45kbps. Modem doesn't matter neither. however 5miles away i can get 6mb. wish i lived over there.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] qbking77:
OP updated with the EL29 modem ... zip file coming soon
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dw3bb10:
Wimax's Upload cap USE to be 1mbps, but around summer of 2011, they upped it to 1.5mbps.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nibrwr:
Thanks for the EL29 zip. Waiting for comments before install tho. And qbking's video, of course
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yglaotu:
thx a lot for quick E29 Modem post .looking forward a E29 Kernel zip. :p
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dw3bb10:
Running good so far. Hopefully I get better battery life with 29, 26 ate the hell out of my battery.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] todivefor:
Actually, the flash back to EK02 was only a temp. fix and wifi crapped out again. I resolved it this way.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Jason0071:
Ha ha ha...this is funny! That's the way it is for every network, you mostly pay for upload speeds. Not to say every network is capped at 1.5mbps, but you certainly can pay for more if you wish. I don't know about any plans with Sprint that allow you more bandwidth for upload on their WiMAX network at this time..if indeed you were a business. However, most other non wireless providers will provide you with bandwidth if you wish. Even a standard cable line, or DSL cap their upload unless you want to pay for more. Above that you can purchase bandwidth all the way up to Optical Carrier levels if you want for the telco or even Sprint via their fiber optic backbone network... but to allow unlimited upload to every one via WiMAX...well that's just crazy I tell you! This is why these guys that post 200 meg + ROMS are looking for mirrors for download, because their bandwidth is capped for download because the file server for that company is essentially uploading the file so you can download it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bryanh85:
After flashing the EL29 modem,my wifi signal def got stronger. I finally have full bars of signal. On other modems, I can stand next to the router and only get 1/2 or 3/4 at best. I ran speed tests before and after ( coming from EL26) speeds were roughly the same.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] qbking77:
OP updated with a couple modem videos
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Overstew:
Nice theme. :D

Doesn't look like much difference in modems. I'll stick with el26 for now.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sling:
Well EL29 is treating me right,

Big time speed increase & while 3G data arrow's are active wifi kicks in instantly tasking over data transfer....same goes for disabling wifi
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] iSkylla:
Here are my EL26 vs EL29 results. 3G and 4G, north jersey.

EL26

3G: 537/667 : 413/568 : 895/697 ----> 615/638

4G: 6219/238 : 6042/349 : 5118/300 ---> 5793/295

EL29

3G: 885/818 : 907/825 : 570/483 ----> 787/708

4G: 5533/933 : 7052/169 : 6348/231 ----> 6311/444
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hduenas1989:
Just ran speed tests on both, updated PRL and let both settle for a few minutes before running the tests. EL29 was consistently 200-300kbps faster than 26 :O

Sent from my rooted GameBoy Color
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sling:
Same results here.

Its good to see Sammy finally getting it right.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TurboFool:
I know I've asked this before and received no answer, but why is everything in video form? For those of us who know what we're doing but might want basic data (stats on blank versus blank, or the three-step bullet points on how to install something that's different), why do we have to watch a 4+minute video to get it instead of taking 5 seconds to skim some text?

Trust me, I realize that for noobs the videos are invaluable, truly, and they probably reduce the amount of stupid questions we have to answer every day here. But for experienced users who just need basic info they're extremely time-wasting.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sling:
You've answered your own question.

Many props to QB for posting lengthy videos helping noobs
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] coojoe1000:
I included a pic of my results before and after flashing. Top 4 results are el29, bottom 3 are el26. Both sets of tests were after a fresh reboot. I know this is unscientific but I like the new modem so far...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] 3volution:
Big drop on 3G & 4G here.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] coojoe1000:
Did you update PRL? Also did you flash through Odin or .zip? Mine was with .zip and I updated PRL right after. Don't know, just wondering. I had 1 lower speed but it was when an email came in, that's why I ran a fourth test.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sleshepic:
I had a big drop in 3g speeds as well on el29, in a few dif areas. Did a hands free activation, prl and data profile update after flashing, Still slower than el26 for me. Went back to el26, speeds almost doubled.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] shaklee3:
El29 was worse for me. Top 3 are 29, 3 below that are el26
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sling:
hmm looking at your speed test time frame you may want to crank up browser play a bit let modem settle in then test.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] evoholik:
I've done so many tests and since they aren't scientific. I think most of the speed differences is in our head.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] akaiNe-iSolutions:
How is the el29 modern compared to el26
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] 3volution:
Back to 26.

Most defiantly.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EeZeEpEe:
On EL29 and for me it's as fast or slightly faster than EL26. Sticking with it unless I any problems.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gottria:
Flashed EL29 all they way around and I get one bar on Wifi signal from my desk. EL26 I got 3 bars and on EL13 I was at max.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Rob4828:
So far el13 is the best modem for me
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] skyward01:
El26 has been the best for me.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mikel719:
Lost all data connectivity on 29. Flashed back to 26 and everything went back to normal.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hduenas1989:
Did you update profile and prl and let it sit for a minute?

Sent from my rooted GameBoy Color
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] codyphillips90:
I have tryed both 26 has been better in sig and stuff like that and also better battery wise,
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mikel719:
Ya, I did that when I first flashed it. Worked good for a while, then out of the blue it wouldn't connect.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rksand:
Here are the averages of 4 speedtests on EL26 and EL29 both 3G and 4G. I only had 1 bar 4G and 3 3G. I updated profile and PRL after the update.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] akarol:
Can I update from EL13 straight to EL29 or do I need to install EL26 before going to EL29?!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nibrwr:
Straight

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] digweed4me:
El26 and el29 draining my battery like crazy. Eko2 is the one i get very good battery life.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] flexte:
not sure if anyone else noticed this but every time i flash a new modem speeds are much faster the first day or two but they slow right back down shortly after.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nibrwr:
+1. It's annoying
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Snazarian:
Wow...i thought it was just me. Ya i get the same thing too
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] codyphillips90:
same here but its killing my battery life
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Rob4828:
That happens to me after just running a couple of speeds test. Will peak at 1.2-1.4 then drop to around 600-800 kbps
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] flexte:
el26 is working better for me in South Jersey. El29 had high ping times and much slower speeds. went back and forth a 2 times to confirm.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EeZeEpEe:
I honestly think most of the speed variations is Sprint's network and not the modem. Just a little while ago I was getting ~2000 kbps on 3G. Now (I swear it's cause the Giants game kickoff but it's probably a big coincidence) I'm getting well below 1000. Just stick with EL29 for a day and if there's any real noticeable slow speeds and if so go back to whichever you think is better.

Update:

40 minutes after the slowness and I'm back up to ~2000. No modem changes.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] eman3316@optonline.net:
I have been wondering why my battery has been so terrible lately. I am going to try ek02 again because my battery had been terrible on el29..I think EL13 was good as well.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] evoholik:
+1 on EL29 high pings and slow speeds. EL26 modem + EL13 kernel = awesome speed with awesome battery life! EL26 Kernel was a huge battery drainer.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] eman3316@optonline.net:
Need to figure out if it is the kernel or radio that is killing the battery. Going to try the radio first.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] codyphillips90:
so far if el29 my battery life is ****. 6 to 7 hours max with the blazer 3.5 rom ill be trying el26 tomorrow i think and if its not better im going back ek02
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agentfazexx:
EL29 seems way slower than EK02.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Suprcynic:
ek02 destroys everything on my phone. best data rate by far.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agentfazexx:
Can I flash the EK02 modem if I have EL29?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Suprcynic:
I didn't flash directly from 29 but I don't see why not. I went from 29-26-02
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jayo727:
Yes!

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agentfazexx:
Maybe Sprint has to do tower upgrades or something so the new modems work right?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Suprcynic:
I've heard people say different modems work better depending on the area but 02 in my area is double the data rate over 13, 26, 29 here in central Florida
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agentfazexx:
29? Wow, I've never gotten over 13mbit.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] LouRock:
EK02 works the best for me here in Boston, Ma.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] AVAH0LIC:
I need to return to EK02 so I can head to the Sprint store for a replacement phone --- but I'm on EL26 --- whats the best way to do this through flashing.... can't use ODIN *replacing phone because of damaged USB port*--- thanks for any ideas.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EeZeEpEe:
You misread. He's talking about modems and not Mbps. EL29.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Copy the Auto Root files to your sdcard and run them from terminal. Instructions are in the 2nd post. The only option that really needs to be run from your PC is the root option, which I assume you already have. Don't unroot until you get everything you want done. So the 2nd to last step should be to put stock kernel on, and the last step should be to unroot.

You can use CWM to put stock EK02 ROM and stock EK02 modem on. The item you quoted is from when we only had the patch modem.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] codyphillips90:
is that one of those zip files where you got el29 at
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agentfazexx:
Have you actually flashed EK02 from EL29?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] evoholik:
You can flash any modem combo
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] codyphillips90:
can you vo from el29 to ek02 using the zip file from this thread
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Using the 2nd ek02 update.zip you can go directly to ek02. The first one can only be flashed on top of eg30
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] codyphillips90:
thank you i didnt see the 2nd post
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] codyphillips90:
so heres what i have found out so far ek02 kickass in lakeland winter haven area el26 & 29 dont come close ill have to try it out on mw3 on live tonight cuz it was laging like hell last night on el29

edit: just rapped on ek02 on xbox live
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Megatr0n.:
EK02 modem is leaps and bounds better than all the newer modems. I was averaging 400-500 kbps download and 200-300 kbps upload with EL13, EL26, and EL29. With EK02, I'm averaging 1.0-1.5 Mbps download and 300-500 kbps upload.

Need to remember to stop messing with modems if they work fine. I'm glad I decided to go back to EK02.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EeZeEpEe:
How long did you use EL29 for? Sprint's network most likely accounts for the variations. Here's my EL29 speed test.

I've also experienced speeds down to 500 kbps and sitting in the exact same spot with the exact same modem. I'm sure all the other modems see similar fluctuations.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Megatr0n.:
I've had terrible speeds for a few weeks now using all the modems newer than EK02. I'm getting MUCH better up and download speeds now that I'm back on EK02.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] thx0849:
I tried out el 26 and 29 for a couple of days each. In my area of Miami my best speeds are with ek02 at least at work, home i use wifi.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kc_exactly:
Everytime I flash EL29 through Clockwork the installation aborts. I have never had this problem before. Anyone have any idea what is going wrong? I am at a loss. I tried it on Calkulin 2.7 and 2.8. I have cleared the cache. Anyone else have any problems? Anyone have solutions? Thanks
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nibrwr:
Bad download?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EeZeEpEe:
I think it's your kernel. If your not on the latest one go update. I remember I needed to update Rouge.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kc_exactly:
I downloaded about 3 different times over a two week period with 2 different roms. I am not sure about the kernels but they were both EL29 roms. I gave up and used ODIN today without a problem.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] modmandan:
I have tried just about all verions with little lasting changes in speed, but EK02 gives me the fastest GPS lock. I use Fousquare and with anything other than EK02, GPS locks are very hard to get indoors.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agentfazexx:
So what are the differences in in the modems, region compatibility? After EG31, I haven't had any LoS issues.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] freecharlesmanson:
Well after more then 2weeks on 29 I had to revert to 13 due to bad GPS issues were agps would stop functioning then GPS also failed a hot reboot would sometimes fix the problem, although 29was better for WiFi through put by a mile could tap out my Internet connection at 32mbs

Sent from my SPH-D710
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pyckvi:
Downgrade?

hey everybody, i have a question, can i go back to EK02 modem from EL29? ever since i flashed a modem after EK02 i keep having issues with texting calling and 3g data, thaey are all unstable for me.

please anybody with this knowledge, let me know asap! thank you
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Yes, if you

1) have EK02 or newer based kernel+CWM

2) flash the 2nd EK02 "Full" modem .zip file in the first post

If you don't have #1, use ODIN or fix #1
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Pheno.menon:
Doing pretty good with an ek02 modem/el26 kernel/el26 rom setup.

Transmission sent from a Galaxy S II with XDA Premium
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dw3bb10:
Im doing good on EK02 with the el13 kernel. My awesome battery life is BACK!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] qbking77:
I've had no call issues from deep sleep, or LOS... everything running just fine on EG31
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Just_s:
So the modem you posted will be flashable via CWM, while Calk's version is flashable via Odin?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jerdog:
I have closed yours Calkulin with a link to this thread.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] qbking77:
No, all modems at the moment are Odin only... Calk just posted the same thread as me.

Modems are only updateable through CWM if there is an OTA update.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ElAguila:
I am trying to flash mine. In Odin I select only auto reboot. In the phone I select the tar. I connected my phone and it showed it on com 8. I press start and this is the result I get after 10 minutes of leaving it alone:

<ID:0/008> Added!!

<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..

<ID:0/008> File analysis..

<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..

Any ideas what is going wrong? I tried a different usb cable and port.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jerdog:
In addition to closing Calkulin's thread as he mentioned he tried to do - I moved all the discussion about the modems to this thread for continued discussion.

Thanks to both qbking77 and Calkulin.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] qbking77:
Try taking out your sd card....

Do you have kies installed on your pc?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bbedward:
I think thats a misunderstanding. EG12 is not the same as eg30. Nobody has the eg30 modem as it cant be pulled off the phone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bbedward:
It should be a bin' not a tar in the phone slot