yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TheInvsbleMan:
Hey guys managed to hook it up to desktop odin today. Just used the one click to FF18 and it worked flawlessly. Thanks for the help!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
Just in case anyone is interested I just finished uploading the last of the One-Click modems to the Modem Repo.

Enjoy!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] konman21:
So will this FF18 end all leaks since where not getting JB?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RainMotorsports:
.......Is there a Samsung and a Sprint rep in here to answer that for you or something? LOL because not a single person here can answer that.

The Epic 4G was getting Gingerbread patch leaks up into March so looking at that as a baseline its possible to see updates and leaks of updates maybe 6 months from the end of sales life? Who knows for sure its kinda up to Sprint to request Samsung to go back and make fixes.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xpanmanx:
Lots and lots of modems. I don't know much except that some are good, and some are not. Is there a poll or a tabulation of which of these are worth a damn? Thanks :cool:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hakcenter:
Has anyone confirmed the FF18 leak and release modem are the same ?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
Yes they are the same. And you can get it here.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hakcenter:
Thanks, been running it for weeks just nice to know I don't need to boot back into cwm :good:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xpanmanx:
Should I take this to mean that the FF18 modem is indeed worth a damn over the FE22 modem which I'm currently using? :cool:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bman55:
where's el29?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RainMotorsports:
...Right there in the OP?

Besides every modem is in the wiki - http://xdaforums.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II/SPH-D710/Modems and in rwilco's repo - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1764210
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] noahsarky:
how do you find out your current modem modeL?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mattykinsx:
Settings > About phone > Baseband version (last four digits)

Sent from my SPH-D710
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BDR456:
Where's FF18?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
You can get it at either my Modem Repo or on the E4GT Wiki maintained by RainMotorSports.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] stljim2005:
Im running a custom rom with FF18. Is it possible to swap out and flash like an EG31 Modem and still work properly?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
Yep. Just be sure to update your profile and PRL.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] stljim2005:
re

Im running a custom PRL as well: 11115. not the newest one that just came out: 61090

could I just update profile in stead of also prl???? cause If I updated PRL as well Itll change to the 61090 but then if I wanted the custom PRL Id have to reflash the custom PRL..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
Yes that would work.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] stljim2005:
re

cool thanks for the input. I just flashed it via Odin and updated profile Ima see if I get a better GPS lock. I went with EG31. Is EG31 modem known to be good??? cause I was for some reason having issue with GPS lock on the Stock FF18 modem.

Thanks again for all the help

---------- Post added at 04:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:44 PM ----------

Would GPS not locking on Satellite's being a modem problem??
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Kortekn:
So with the ICS Upgrade to the Epic 4G Touch, are all the past modem version compatible?

If so, what is the consensus best modem version for cell reception?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
All modems are compatible across the board and are not version specific.

Most people seem to report pretty good success with FF18 and EL29 but it really varies from user to user.

I have FF18 and get pretty good speeds but one of my co-workers tried it and using the speedtest app sitting with our phones an inch away from each other (and after update profile and PRL) I came out with 7Mbps on 4G and he came up with 500Kbps...

So really? Just flash away, test and pick the one that works best for you.

Good luck!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jkcarp94:
I have CM9 installed and only receive about 1 out of every 10 incoming phone calls. Outgoing calls are fine as is data and SMS. Could this be modem related? I started with A6 and also the 7/24 nightly. Would it be reasonable to start flashing different modems? Could that be expected to fix this?

I used the EL29 from emmc to do a profile and PRL update. While on EL29 I got 5 out of 5 test calls.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] qbking77:
Updated OP with latest modems! Sorry for the delay and be sure to thank rwilco12!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] IA-32e:
FG20!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nuxbag:
I don't see an md5 how can tell if its a good download fg20
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mightypenguin:
Not the modem (probably)

I would do a fresh install of CM9 and wipe data.

Yes I know you're not supposed to have to do that, but I've been getting weird behavior on mine and in the past doing a data wipe has fixed most of these weird issues. If that doesn't fix it, THEN I would flash/reflash a modem.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] vigomyth:
good modem for milestone 6 rom.

sorry for bumping this topic. im looking for a good modem to work with my aokp milestone 6 rom.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nuxbag:
Does anybody lose their ring tones links after flashing modems with odin
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tyco5150:
FG20

I live in Los Angeles,CA and i used EL29, FF18, and none have been great like the FG20. I drive everywhere from la to torrance, redondo beach, santa monica and i get good reception and amazing 4g. i get about 10 to 15 mbps on fg20 using 4g. 3g is whatever.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] delfin2003:
I am currently running Blazer Phantom rom with AGAT 0.4.0 kernel and AGAT 0.2.1 recovery. I've been having wi-fi disconnect issues ever since I've upgraded to ICS. My baseband is FF18. From what I hear modem is responsible for 3g/4g/wifi so if I flash FG20 modem on my E4GT Sprint from AGAT 0.2.1 recovery, will it break anything? I also heard that there is a boost mobile version of FG20, so do I need a sprint version of FG20?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] delfin2003:
Reporting back...still having wifi disconnect issues with Blazer Phantom rom with AGAT 0.4.0 kernel, AGAT 0.2.1 recovery and FG20 modem. Will try EL29 modem next...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] delfin2003:
Reporting back...still having wifi disconnect issues with Blazer Phantom rom with AGAT 0.4.0 kernel, AGAT 0.2.1 recovery and EL29 modem. At this point I think it may be a rom itself that is causing the issue...any other ideas guys? This wifi diconnect issue is driving me fn nuts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] faceyourfaces:
I believe wifi issues are kernel related while GPS, 3G and 4G are affected by the modem.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] stljim2005:
re

I ld try a different Kernel in my opinion. I dont think it would be ROM issue. Try another kernel and see how that works. Report back for your results for helpful info.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Bazirker:
This is correct; the kernel handles Wi-Fi.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] delfin2003:
FF11, EL29, Blazer 1.3 still wifi issues...about to say f it and roll back to GB
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gogojons93@:
help no auto rotation screen

Hello, I have a 4G epic galaxy s2 and from several days I have problems with the automatic rotation of the screen, the phone works 100% but does not rotate the screen in automatic mode I had installed the original 4.0.4 android sprint ICS had root access and clockworldmod installed, try to repair it with unroor and restart and still continues to a proble of auto rotate the screen Since android install 2.3.6 ODIN
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Snazarian:
Which ROM and PRL are you on?? Iv been hoping FG20 would help but its about the same or worse than EL29. Calk's EL29 rom and prl 11121..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dmonger11b:
I'm sorry as I am sure this has been asked before but, flashing a modem is the same general idea as flashing radios right? I am coming from an EVO 4G and just grabbed me a E4GT today since I broke the screen on my EVO. Another question since my baseband is EL29 that's the modem I need to flash correct?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MicrosoftBug:
Modem and baseband are just other words for radio. EL29 is the stock Gingerbread radio/modem/baseband. There are tons of ICS modems floating around. You may want to try them all if possible in combination with a good ICS ROM. I'm in Miami and am having really good luck with the FG31 modem which is actually for Boost Mobile. Different modems affect phones in different ways depending on location. My last phone was also an Evo 4G. Welcome to the "my phone doesn't suck anymore" club. ;)

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dmonger11b:
lol thanks right now I am waiting on the damn phone to give me the option to update the firmware to ics and try out that modem before I really tear into this phone. Not to mention I am used to AmonRA recovery and doing everything through that and have no idea how in the world to use Odin
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MicrosoftBug:
Oh man, you shouldn't take the OTA ICS update. It messed up a lot of phones. Root your phone as is now and get a ROM of your choosing. You can seriously root in about 10 to 15 mins with this phone. No exploits or hacks like the Evo. I'll see if I can link you to an Odin one-click for FF18 (the official ICS release for our phone).

Edit: here's the link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1721229

Once you're done with that, all you need is the Autoroot package and you'll have a custom recovery/kernel. Recoveries on this phone are a bit of a pain in the ass because they have to be packaged with the kernel. So really, you're flashing both.

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dmonger11b:
I was having some issues rooting this phone, I had to turn off the usb mode from the computer side instead of my phone and after it went through the whole process I don't have busybox or su access so I am gonna have to re dl everything and try again. What good roms are out there for the E4GT? I've always been partial to the CyanogenMod team
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MicrosoftBug:
In terms of beauty, Wicked Sensations is my favorite. It's the most completely themed ROM available. Only thing it's missing is extended toggles. Right now, I'm trying out the FTW ROM. Liking the red so far. Added to my previous post, you may wanna take a look.

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dmonger11b:
I'll have tom take a look after I figure out why the root keeps failing. I am going have to talk to QB and see if I can't figure out why the exploit isn't hitting
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MicrosoftBug:
If you run the one-click, it shouldn't be an issue.

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dmonger11b:
didn't you say the OTA jacked up a lot of phones? Or was it just a problem with it being an OTA update instead of flashed/kies ect
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MicrosoftBug:
Exactly! Hit the nail on the head sir. :)

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dmonger11b:
so flashing FF18 is the safe way to get the stock 4.0.4? Or am I misunderstanding you
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MicrosoftBug:
Nope, you got it.

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] steddora:
With the odin one click; you should have root after you flashed FF18. I believe all of sfhub's Odin-OC's are root installs unless I'm mistaken. I know every one I've used has been rooted after flash.

Personally; I went from EL29 to using Odin-OC's from I believe FD24 all the way to FF18 and each release between. I haven't had a rom that wasn't rooted since my first use of Odin-OC. Just remember to follow those directions! Download mode the phone and make sure the USB drivers are installed on your PC.

I went from FF18, used sfhub's autoroot package to get the newest CWM recovery (which is safe; older versions encountered a bug where it would brick a phone upon wiping/factory resets). I then installed The Blu Kuban as my custom rom and have literally re-fallen in love with my E4GT. Not to mention all the "WOW, you're phone looks AWESOME! What is that?!" I get from the friends lol.

Either way; read read read!

On my side note.. reflashed FG31 and can say it's an improvement over the FF18 I had been using for quite a while. FG20 was just a tad better with low bars on the data end but when I was in good signal; my data was just slower than FF18. Seems like FG31 really fixed that and I get decent data speeds all over the signal range. I think I'll stick to having this one and the trusty ol` EL29 and FF18 modems on my SD LOL

And don't forget if you're flashing a modem! wipe the cache and dalvik... One of my good friends forgot to do that with his phone flashing the FG31 and he just lost all data at all! I got ahold of it and did the wiping and now he's happy. LOL
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MicrosoftBug:
That's good info, but you shouldn't have to wipe anything for a modem. I also installed FG31 and didn't wipe. No problems here.

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Indrid Cole:
This is true.. Just update PRL and profile. All thats needed for a modem flash. Ya dont even need to let it settle in. Flash/update/test.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] steddora:
What would cause that phone to go haywire after the flash then? PRL and profile? It was constantly dropping signal and hardly working at all? Just absolutely strange while mine was working perfectly right beside it. He's on an Odin-OC of FF18 and I'm on The Blu Kuban but I didn't figure that would matter.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] babololo12:
Wow just flashed FF11. It got rid of gapps so i flashed gapps and im now stuck on boot screen. How do i fix this?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MicrosoftBug:
That's impossible. Did you wipe something while you were in recovery?

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] babololo12:
All i did was follow qbking's tutorial. Wiped Delvik and Cache and flashed FF11 through CWM 6.0 on Chris' RC10 CWM Kernal.

I fixed it by doing a Factory reset. Now im stuck with FF18 don't wanna flash another modem since it might freeze up.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RushAOZ:
Which one of these modems is the latest? Trying to help a friend whos had abysmal battery life since he rooted months ago. And trust me when I say abysmal something isn't right. Unless the average battery life for this phone is under 5 hours without even passing 1 hour screen on time.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nuxbag:
FG31 where is it
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
All modems can be found here. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1764210
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nuxbag:
I know but it says ff31 on the tar link i still dl x2 it says ff31and md5 is invalid.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] fatlard:
Any consensus on the best modem yet?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
K. It could be a bad download or another issue. I'll have to check into things on my side later today but the One-Click and ZIP have both been confirmed as working. Could you try redownloading or the one-click or ZIP in the meantime?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nuxbag:
I did the one click it worked. Thank you.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] lord dredd:
Thanks a lot
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PCap79:
Running Blazer ICS rom with AGAT kernel. Tried FG31 and it gave me crazy shutdowns, reboots and screen freezes. Switched back to FF18, which is the pre-loaded modem, and my signal strength is aweful.

Any other ICS modems that you guys recommend? I wish someone would convert EL29 into an ICS compatible modem!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
Modems are compatible across the board. They were designed for specific releases but they work everywhere. I myself used EL29 up until just recently on ICS. Before FF18 it gave me the best signal and speeds.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PCap79:
Oh really??? I didn't think I could use a GB modem on ICS. *rushes to re-install EL29* lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kilthro:
I have been using el13 since it has been the best for me. I tried ff18 and wifi seemed better but my phone tended to go into roaming easier. So I just went back.

I am on the blue kuban ics rom and all has been great
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] zeeshanonlyme:
Well I want to flash the EG31 Modem on my SGN but whenever i try flashing it through ODIN it fails simply.

I am on Chracks Rom v10 and current modem is LRK.

Help guys :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
I think the problem is that these modems are specific to the Samsung Epic 4G Touch on Sprint. I think you might need to find the modem for your phone elsewhere. Sorry!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] zeeshanonlyme:
Ok.Thanx for the info.

Have any link for modems for SGN?

:D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gogojons93@:
Hi, I'm in FF18 Modem, and I want to EL26, as I can do ￼
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] lord dredd:
Guyz among all the ICS modems , which is considered to be the best among them .

i know its pretty subjective , but still whats the general consensus.

regards
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MoHoGalore:
Well, as we have found out with Fi03, the combination of that Modem, along with the kernel and the wimax changes therein, has been found to be a great combination.

Posts are also reflecting Fi25 great for low signal areas.

Just my opinion of course.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Jniede:
Where can I get this new modem I don't see it listed. Also, is that what I should be running? I'm on paranoid android which is a jellybean rom. Should I be running one of the jellybean modems for better signal like the eg30 modem?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MoHoGalore:
RWilco has repositories as stickies in the Development Forum section (Modems, kernels, roms) and you can find the modems here:

[MODEMS][CWM][ODIN] Modem Repository - Download Them All Here

With that, RWilco (and others) had found that with stock/custom roms based on Fi03 and newer had wimax settings changed in both the kernel and rom which improves 4g speeds. (Specifically MTU settings) 3g speeds are being reported as good as the Gingerbread el29 modem as well.

EG30 is not a Jellybean era modem, it is a Gingerbread era modem. It is said that EG30 and EL29 have the similar MTU settings as we're now seeing in Fi03 and newer.

You can run any modem on any generation build to find out what works best for your location/device. Just keep in mind that, as I said earlier, Fi03 and Fi25 have changes in both kernel and rom which changes MTU settings and seeing the best performance for speed. Signal strength is going to be trial and error for you.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Agent Droid:
Before I start trying new modems can you guys confirm that I can try any modem GB/ICS..? I`m currently rooted and running EG 30 and on Blue Kuban, Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MoHoGalore:
: edited due to jb now out:

With GB and ICS - you can mix match modems.

With native JB tw builds, you need to use JB tw build modems. (As of this edit)

With CM, AOKP, AOSP type builds - you can mix match GB and ICS era modems.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cerj:
I am blown away by the amount of great information in these threads, this is priceless. Thank you all so much for sharing and teaching
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mann75:
Hey guys I have been out of the loop when it comes to the epic el29. My question is I believed I unrooted with the Odin method. And it has been months since I installed any new rooms. As of right now what roms are you guys running on this phone? And can you provide a link to the from? Thanks for the help.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DrkChalice:
The best. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2116816
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MoHoGalore:
This doesn't belong here. Spam post on a necro thread..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PanchoPlanet:
Necrotroll. :what:tf :eek::mad::banghead:

Not good :thumbdown::screwy:

Pp. :beer::thumbup::mad:

Transmitted from another galaxy with a Jellybean infused P-5113 full of Unicorn porn.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DanHakimi:
How do I tell which ones are ICS modems and which ones are JB modems?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RainMotorsports:
Everything FL24 and back is not JB
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DanHakimi:
Thanks.

And... uh... so almost all of the links seem to be broken...

Is there some more up-to-date list somewhere?

I don't even see FL24 on this list...

Edit: Nevermind, found Rwilco12's thread, thanks
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Bascotie:
Hi guys,

I've tried GB08 modem and whatever the original was. I'm running a SHO3 rom and having issues with GPS (always searching for GPS or sees me in a different location / wrong directions).

Any recommendations on modems to try? I'm a bit confused as to which modems on the OP are newer/older and Jellybean. Thanks!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
GB27... This thread is dead, go here-http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1764210
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Bascotie:
Thanks!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] :
Im running the new Calk update an I installed the new 31 modem An Im still getting LOS...All I know is i love this phone..but Im about to get rid of it an go back to my Evo 3D...getting tired of restarting my phone just to get 3g signal again.....Ya I know wait wait wait..screw that Samsung will take forever for an UPDATE...Plus I cant take Sprint slow ass 3g speeds anymore...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] fnut6969:
Thank you, it worked well on my phone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Just_s:
Do this:

Get your Master Subsidy Lock (MSL) code (Use Terminal Emulator and type "su" then "getprop ril.MSL" (case sensitive and don't use stock swype as the "I" malfunctions.)

Go to dialer and enter ##72786#

Enter your MSL and hit OK

On the SCRTN screen select yes

Phone will auto reboot and take you to Hands Free Activation

Re-activation will initiate, let it run (DO NOT TOUCH THE SCREEN until it says Press OK to continue)

It will update Profile, then PRL, (you can select cancel when it searches for Firmware update)

Phone will reboot again

That should fix it.

(*Unfortunately MSL Reader app in market only works on HTC CDMA phones.)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bvzxa3:
Seems a little more stable. I had less problems on eg30 than I did with the LoSt Kernel, but eg31 seems to be a step in the right direction. My phone got a decent signal using wifi on my OG Epic's hotspot. It would not pick it up like it does now, plus the speed was a lot better.

3g speeds are stable. Had four bard downstairs in my house where I may have had three max, two most of the time. Now the real test will be at work (I work downstairs from Sprint in our office building) where the signal is real bad, and the only phones touting service with Sprint are the Evo's.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] s0cal:
This worked perfectly. Thank you.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] algirnavi451:
Q

Will this work with EG30 or with EG31?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] graffix31:
yes it will
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kasper19:
I followed the steps listed, but I never get into the "hands free activation". My phone just sits there. end up having to click "update profile" to get it to register on the network.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Are you on stock ROM?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] algirnavi451:
I am on EG30 with Calk's 1.5a ROM and i never went into hands free either. I dont think I had to update profile to register on network though..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kasper19:
if that question is directed towards me, no I am not. Running Calk's v1.5a
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Sometimes custom ROMs clean out sprint apps in an effort to debloat and this can negatively some of the sprint provisioning processes.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kc_exactly:
My reception is much better but my wifi is still bad, not worse.

I am getting 3 bars in the same spot i was getting 1.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Antagonistt:
Originally Posted by kasper19

if that question is directed towards me, no I am not. Running Calk's v1.5a

Sometimes custom ROMs clean out sprint apps in an effort to debloat and this can negatively some of the sprint provisioning processes.

Also check which dialer you are using. As an example, the dialer with Go Contacts won't work. It will just sit there. Use the stock dialer.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kasper19:
using the stock dialer. No theme added to Calk's ROM. I'm just going to go with Calk removed some of the sprint utilities needed for the hands free activation. thanks guys.