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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] qbking77:
It's not... the EG12 modem is the exact same. They didn't update the modem at all from EG12 to EG30.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ElAguila:
I got it flashed. I forgot the main step of putting the phone in download mode. I have a different issue now that i have not seen before. I am trying to update the profile and prl. When I got to the settings>about and select system update, it takes me back out to the main settings screen. If this is an issue not related to flashing the modem then I will do a nandroid restore.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
IMO they are actually different because they function differently. The "phone doesn't ring in deep sleep" people can chime in.

The more likely reason is the modem.bin that is on the partition that was used to pull EG12 is basically an archived older copy on the filesystem and the actually EG30 modem.bin is flashed into nonvolatile memory and not retrievable via that partition.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] qbking77:
I don't have that issue, and haven't heard of it. It works fine for me.

Were those people on the EG12 build as well? Or EG30 build with the EG12 modem?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ElAguila:
Thanks for the info. I will look at reflashing the rom or the ics theme then. It has to be something there instead of being related to flashing the modem.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] enormous:
Having the same issue, except mine still won't work after 3 reboots. Flash through Odin said it was successful. Now when I reboot the phone signal just sits at the slashed-circle (ala LOS).

If I go into Settings->Wireless and Network it has Airplane mode checked, but if I try to uncheck it it just sits at "Enabling wireless connections". Phone was on wifi and airplane mode was NOT enabled when I shut it down initally to flash.

The only thing I can think of that might pertain is that I had run the superfreeze script previously, but I ran superdefrost on my first boot after flashing the modem (so that I would be able to update profile).

Any suggestions?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Those people basically fell into 2 categories:

1) they had an EG30 (modem, zImage, ROM) and flashed a ROM in the PDA slot so their phone wasn't bootable. They followed the helpful thread from AbsoluteZeroGI that suggested flashing the pulled EG30 modem.bin (which ended up identifying itself as EG12). This got their phone working again.

2) some people suggested EG12 fixed LoS or performed better, so other folks, on their own decided to flash just the EG12 modem (which at that point might still have been identified as EG30 in the download filenames) on top of an existing working EG30 (modem, zImage, ROM)

Some of those who flashed EG12 experienced a phenomenon where if their phone went to deep sleep (a few minutes after screen timeout shuts off screen), the phone rings only once or not at all for incoming calls.

There were 2 threads about this and it was determined that the EG12 modem.bin might be the cause, but not having an EG30 modem.bin to restore to, they couldn't definitively point the finger at EG12.

Now when EG31 came out at least one of the folks suffering from the EG12 modem.bin deep-sleep ring problem flashed just the EG31 modem.bin and the deep-sleep ring problem was resolved. So now there is some evidence that EG12 was the culprit, though it would be best for others to repeat the experience of going from EG12 modem.bin to EG31 and having the deep-sleep ring problem fixed.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] qbking77:
Yes, flash the modem again.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xlGmanlx:
Thanks QBKING and Calk
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] enormous:
Thanks that worked. Switched USB ports on my computer. Had to pull battery after getting stuck in "SetupConnection" on Odin, but once I went back into download mode the flash was successful and things are working fine now.

This time also took about 1 minute less, so I'm thinking it was the USB port that borked it initially.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] puertoblack2003:
How can i find out which modem version I'm currently running?

NEVERMINE I just seen your video....................................................................
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pyckvi:
Thanks a bunch! greatly appreciated! :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Pheno.menon:
Hmm I'm tempted to downgrade to that as I feel like EL26 is not giving me all the battery life I should be getting..

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] devastatorx:
ACS site is down....any mirrors for EL29 zip?

Edit: Found one nvm
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agentfazexx:
What's the difference between these modems? Just regional differences, or should the ROM and modem match?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Just_s:
What's the difference between these modems? Release date + slight modifications and fixes (i.e. LoS direction, removal of CIQ, unknown/undocumented changes, etc.)

Just regional differences, no

or should the ROM and modem match? Not necessarily. Some match everything, many don't. Sounding like EL13 and EK02 modem is providing best combination of no LoS + no CIQ + battery + performance regardless of ROM or Kernal version combined with them. At least based on comments throughout the forum. YMMV!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agentfazexx:
Well, I'm on Calk's 2.8.1 ROM, which is EL29. Which modem should I use?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Just_s:
I was using EL29 modem with that ROM and it was decent, but I heard EK02 was much better for most people. Lots of people starting they were reverting.

Right now I'm back on Blend, which is EL29 running EL29 kernel and EL13 modem.

The modem is basically the radio, so it is literally impossible to recommend effectively as there are too many factors at play. Specific location, other phone aspects, when\how\where you use your phone. You'll just have to try things out.

What I can say with confidence is that ROM/kernel version has the least significant impact on modem version from the things I've mentioned.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nibrwr:
I suggest trying different modems and see what works best for you (speedtests, battery life, etc.)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] codyphillips90:
my best battery and sig is with ek02 & rough ek02 kernel
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agentfazexx:
Just got 15mbit down and 1.5mbit up with EL13. Is that about normal for this phone on Sprint?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nibrwr:
4G? That's a good connection
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agentfazexx:
Yeah on 4G. I didn't know what the speeds were supposed to be like. What does Sprint's SLA say about that?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Pheno.menon:
ek02 modem with el29 kernel & rom running good here.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] beezar:
Am I still the only one rocking the EG30 modem around here? Never once got LOS knock on wood, but EG30 gives me the best speeds and battery life. Also on Unnamed EL13 ROM and EL29 Rogue stock kernel.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agentfazexx:
Wow, EG30 with no LoS? Either way, other modems see great increases in speeds and other things...

I have some questions...

1. What does Sprint promise for 4G speeds?

2. Do other modems affect 4G coverage? My house is right at the edge of a dead zone. Upstairs by the front window I have 4G, elsewhere, I don't really get it. Will other modems help this? I have a Verizon tower right out my front window...that might be the cause of that issue.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Sprint doesn't promise service, let alone speeds.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agentfazexx:
Uh.....I can see you hate Sprint, but I don't. I had a question that I would like answered.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Uh.... I'm actually serious. This is what Sprint tells you when you call them. If you look at your Terms Of Service, it confirms the same. I guarantee you will not find any document for consumer contracts that guarantees/promises you a level of speed.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EeZeEpEe:
You are right. There's no promise but Sprint does say "4G is up to 10x faster than 3G". And for 3G which they say "speeds range from 400 to 700 kbps" so you can do the math for 4G; 4000 kbps to 7000 kbps. Personally, and from what I've seen on forums, 4G tops at ~12 Mbps download and ~1.5 Mbps upload.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
You would be better served asking people what speeds they are seeing in a particular area than to depend on the guidelines. People have seen much slower and faster in practice. If you see much slower, you aren't going to get any credit (unless you call back many many times to complain) because there aren't any guarantees of service levels.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ja5oN:
Sfhub is right... I have contacted Sprint numerous times regarding poor data speeds. They always tell me that there is nothing in my contract to guarantee certain speeds. They did however ask me if I wanted to be released from my contract with no ETF. I was kinda surprised at that.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] andersj9:
One more vote for EK02 over EL29. Ran 5 speed tests with each consecutively and got almost double the speed with EK02 (3g)...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] graffix31:
Looks like the el29 source is out. Wonder if that means sprint will be pushing a no ciq update soon with this new modem. el29 that is.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Alex1x:
Multiupload link is down. Anyone have mirror link to download EL29?

Thanks
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Biker1:
I don't have a mirror, but in case you or anyone else didn't know this yet > >

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=21595071
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] honest1212:
How to go back from EL29 to EK02?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Biker1:
See EK02 modem in op (post #1) regarding flashing the EK02 modem using CWM

It says you need to be on the EL30 modem.

So you would have to flash from EL29 to EL30, then back to EK02

I'm not sure if anything has changed, or if this is what you need.

Update:

If the above is not exactly what you want regarding the EK02 Modem, and you want to return to stock, install the EK02 Kernel, or any EK02 component, see here, especially posts #1&2 >>

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1409634
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] eversavage:
ek02

I'm a new e4gt person..

flashed my phone to blazer rom

i have eg30 out of the box..

wondering if i should flash the ek02 via the cwm :confused:

i have no issues with the current settings but is there any advantage or issues with ek02 baseband
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EeZeEpEe:
Just wanted to point out that another variable in people's speed tests are the actual server you're testing with. Here in New York City there are two for the same location. One by Optimum Online and the other Towerstream. Here's a screenshot of my last 6 results all done one after the other.

Most recent 3 tested with Towerstream. Next three with Optimum Online.

You can see the obvious difference. And of course no modem change. All with EL29.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
Los Angeles has 2 the exact same distance away as well. One (I believe DreamHost) is almost always saturated
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] evoholik:
Finally seeing a huge speed improvement. Sprint must be finally upping their speeds. I'm using el29 and seeing speeds over 2200 kbps on 3g
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] aquaholik:
After reading thru these pages, you guys are not motivating me much to upgrade my EG30 modem even though I am on Calk 2.8.1. EG30 is working fine, good 4g, no GPS, great battery life, so I am going to wait until the next greatest modem release. I ran speedtest between my EG30 modem and my wife's fully stock phone on EK02 and now EL26 and see no noticeable difference in speed or GPS lockup. If there is any improvement down the line, it is like due to sprint and not the modem difference.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] chuhsi:
Wow, EL29 is still total crap for me in the bay area. There are times when I get only about 100k on speedtest.

I'm back to EL13.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Thank Me Later:
I just went back to EL29 today coming from EK02. All I gotta say is EL29 for me is effing trash lol. My data speeds are a joke. My 4G is even slow. How many days should I give it to settle in and maybe get better? Before going to a different modem?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Shoulon:
Doesn't usually change lol. Its instant.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Pheno.menon:
Sticking with EL13 for now, don't see any reason to upgrade

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] AWildColin:
Since megaupload was taken down, mirrors can be found at http://xdaforums.com/archive/index.php/t-1459529.html
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Thank Me Later:
So far the EL29 modem has been a "downgrade". EK02 & EL13 work the best for me. EK02 was faster but EL13 gave me more consistency as far as signal strength. I haven't really messed with EL26 that much.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dw3bb10:
I agree, EK02 and EL13 are the two best. With Ek02 being slightly faster, and maybe lower pings....but much better signal with El13!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] iniz94:
Still wondering whether I should update to EL29 or not. Currently I have EK02, but my Kernel is EL29 and I've heard that the kernel and modem should be the same. I've also heard bad review for EL29... hm....

This is a nooby question but what actually IS the difference between modems? As in, what do we sacrifice? Better speeds for more battery use? Less consistency?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dw3bb10:
You're modem/kernel DO NOT have to be the same. While some people have had AWFUL experience with EL29 such as myself, others have had good results. I feel more people experience bad results though.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
Damn I am glad I happened to read this thread. EL29 has been a step backwards for battery and speed for me. I actually ran with EL26 and had very good results but EL13 was the best for me...and its not even close
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] revamper:
everyone has different results. I have had the best speed noticeably with el29.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] lawnguy:
I'm in NW OKC and so far EL29 has given me the best dl's at just short of 1.5megs, .5megs up. Thanks for this op!!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
Strange... maybe my area was being worked on at the time. I went back and tried the 2 I previously mentioned and they were no better than EL29 so I kept EL29
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jpkelly05:
EL29 update

If you try to download EL29 from the first page, you will be shown some sort of stupid Federal BS shutdown screen.

Here is a link to download it:

http://www.wupload.com/file/2635802667
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nibrwr:
Boomer Sooner. Nice speeds
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] lawnguy:
And I have to say my battery life has been noticably worse though. Yesterday I had all kinds of battery left at 2am but today im more than halfway gone already. Think i'm gonna go try EL13 for a bit.

More like Boo Sooners...

EDIT@ does any one have links for EL26....Multiupload is fried? Nevermind found em on calk's thread.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Biker1:
Just gotta say that you got it right calling the Feds Full of **** (my interpretation)!

That's for Damn sure!

Rant over........ for now ;)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] luigic81:
I'm looking for a better signal not data speeds, currently on ek02

Does changing the modem affect the signal for calls and call quality?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] iniz94:
I switched from my stock EK02 to EL29 the other day and now I want to try out another modem. Can I just flash another one on top of the EL29 or do I have to somehow remove it? Please excuse my noobiness.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] greatlakesghost:
You can just flash it. Modems are not dependant on roms or kernels.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EvoYas:
quick question, i'm on EL29 Rooted + running Blazer Rom, is there any way to change my modem, because I hear EL29 is the reason why the battery is draining fast.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] greatlakesghost:
Just flash any of the other modems. It won't touch rom or kernel.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EvoYas:
thanks for the quick response, I flashed EG31, will test it out till tomorrow night to see how the battery last and all the good stuff.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] greatlakesghost:
Ya there is no one universal best modem. Alot is dependent on you system and such so ymmv on each one.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Thank Me Later:
I've mentioned to a few people how my data speeds were pretty good when I first got my E4GT. My 3G was even snappy. I flashed back to EG30 Modem today to see if I can get the speed back. Not sure how accurate the "speed test" is. The speeds aren't amazing or anything but it blew any other modem out the water for where I live. Bottom 3 results are 3G. Top 3 results are 4G. I just flashed back to this modem a bit ago so I haven't had time to test it out much. Far as data speeds EK02, EL13, and EL29 all suck ballz for my phone in my area.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] iniz94:
What really are considered "good speeds"? I'm having trouble knowing when to switch modems because I don't really know the standards.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] revamper:
in my opinion, good (when there's full signal) for 3g is 1.5+ mbps and for 4g is 10+ mbps.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] iniz94:
Holy crap... 1.5 Mbps and 10 Mbps.

I just spent an hour testing out all 5 different modems and here are my averages (4 tests each).

EL29:

1327 DL - 723 UL (4G)

715 DL - 234 UL (3G)

EL26:

3300 DL - 786 UL (4G)

257 DL - 221 UL (3G)

EK02:

2187 DL - 379 UL (4G)

377 DL - 272 UL (3G)

EG30:

3525 DL - 675 UL (4G)

504 DL - 573 UL (3G)

EG31:

2562 DL - 219 UL (4G)

394 DL - 166 UL (3G)

Needless to say, I went with EG30. No idea why my speeds are so much slower than yours though, revamper. Maybe it's my area... Chicago or specifically my suburb must not get good reception. Either way, EG30 looks best for me.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] luisrod03:
Which modem is the newest? Eg31 or el29

Sent From My SAMSUNG GALAXY S II
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dw3bb10:
EL29

An Epic post from my Epic 4G Touch
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Thank Me Later:
For me EG30 is the fastest and most consistent far as data speeds. But like QBKING77 said even if say 5 of us all have the Sprint Epic 4G Touch, the modems could run differently on each phone still. It just depends on the particular device and our area.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Pheno.menon:
Can we get another mirror for el29? This site makes you wait for 30 minutes after the first download.. which failed for me.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
They are all in my signature.

The CWM ones are under CWM MDM. The ODIN versions are in the 2nd post of each of the ODIN threads.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] brandor:
Finally got my phone booting again because of this post.... Thank you thank you thank you!!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] greatlakesghost:
most definitely you local system. Would be worth a call to sprint imo. I believe 600 is the low end cut off for what is considered acceptable by sprint for 3g.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cephraim:
Is there a zip version of EG30?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] greatlakesghost:
you mean to flash in cwm?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] revamper:
Must be just your area. I go to college right beside downtown Pittsburgh and I usually get full signal and near max speeds.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cephraim:
Yes, all I see in the OP is a .bin file.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] greatlakesghost:
http://db.tt/7J2unwjP

Here you go. :)

Tested it on my phone so I know it works.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cephraim:
Thanks!! Much appreciated!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] neodorian:
Do you ever need to re-flash your modem after installing various ROMs? I've stayed on EL29 ROMs since I got the phone but my 3G speeds are absolutely terrible with a strong signal. I'm talking about sun-100k downloads at certain points. I had Windows Mobile phones several years ago that hit 600-800k no problem once they went to evdo rev. A. I remember on my Evo how occasionally it helped to reflash the radio after certain kernel changes. I might just have to download all of them today and test each one because my 3g speeds are just terrible now.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] greatlakesghost:
Try another kernel to compare. Also could be network related as well. Was it better before than it is now?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] greatlakesghost:
Np :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EeZeEpEe:
Honestly I believe your area plays a more important factor of speed over what modem you're on. The only real way to test modems is to have a phone for each and do a speed test at the same time. You have no idea if the speed differences are due to the modems or due to the fact the speed tests were done at different times.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Thank Me Later:
Yes. The modem affects the wireless radio of the phone. Signal,3G,4G,Wi-Fi, ect.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] luisrod03:
So just to be clear...it affects signal strength and speed right?

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] greatlakesghost:
Yes.. But also to be clear each modem will react differently for each person because of environmental issues such as your local network.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] los0325:
what is the stock modem
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
The shipped modem is EG30. The next officially release modem is EK02. The current released modem is EL29. The ones in between were leaks or unreleased versions.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] parmend:
Does anybody run el26 ? And does anybody know where to get it? Seems like the links dont work . Im new to the epic so forgive me if the question has been asked
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
You can find the CWM version in my sig. You can find the ODIN tar version in the 2nd post of the ODIN threads.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Rob4828:
Time to add fb15
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] asbjörn:
+1...Currently the only way to get fb15 is by way of leaked ics roms. Those are too buggy at the moment, but it would be great to try out the new leaked modem independently.

Mi nuh tek intimidation...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nibrwr:
Check OP of this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1505979
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Rob4828:
There is an modem fb15 that you can flash thru cwm
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] asbjörn:
Thanks nibrwr...much appreciated!

Mi nuh tek intimidation...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] asbjörn:
Thanks rob. I'm aware. I was asking if anyone had a link for me to download it.

Mi nuh tek intimidation...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] wase4711:
does anyone know if you can flash the fb15 modem on MIUI?

there is CWM in there, so it shouldn't be a problem, should it?

the reason I ask is I am flashing it now, and its taking a VERY long time to complete..I know modems take awhile, but this is longer than most..

thanks!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MWaV:
Hey does anyone know is it better going to EL29 from EL13. Running Epic Venum EL13 Lean ROM and kept getting that EL29 system update notice. Just curious.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Tyzing:
I'm with you, mine kept freezing up....maybe I'm not giving it enough time.

I'm on MIUI as well
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] wase4711:
i gave it 15 minutes, and that was enough..

remember, since MIUI is a AOSP type rom, and the modem was designed for a touchwiz phone, it just may not work; plus, its not even an official modem, so don't even bother..

All I didi was pop the battery; it booted into recovery, and I just did a restart from there and all was ok...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Pheno.menon:
edit: nvm & 10char

Sent from a galaxy far away.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nibrwr:
The update is for the build. You already have the modem. Wrong thread?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjwaggsrx8:
Stupid question. So sorry in advance ...anybody got a flashable fb17 modem cwm that is?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] qbking77:
there isn't an fb17 modem.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjwaggsrx8:
Ahh hah that makes sense. I should've known you slick ass woulda already posted it. Keep up the good work man those long nights pay off for me big time!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] darklavalizard:
I was using EK02 for the longest time, seemed to have the better connection but then I tried EL29. Seems like EL29 gives me a bit better battery life, but the connection is weaker. Anyone else noticed that?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
So what is the verdict on FB15 modem on EL29 ROMs?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dafluke24:
Went back to EL13 personally. Still get better signal with that modem. I'm running Calk's ROM