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[Nexus 5 Android Development] ChazzMatt:
For phone radio | modem | baseband (all words for the same thing), reboot into recovery and flash the zip file. Reboot. Done.

Glad you figured out your way. ;)

My instructions were for custom recovery. With custom recovery, you don't have to rename the file. You just flash it while you are in recovery mode. Then reboot.

I figured if you were rooted, and had xPosed installed, you had probably also installed CWM or TWRP recovery. What's the point of being rooted, if you can't install stuff easily with zip files? :) That's how you flash custom ROMs, kernels, audio files, SuperSU...

I would definitely recommend installing a custom recovery. With a custom recovery (CWM or TWRP), you you can easily back up current ROM and restore in case you do something that goes wrong. ;) Also called "nandroid", restoring a backed up image has saved me lots of headaches!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] ChazzMatt:
KTU84Q radio link

Also here's a new download link to keep KTU84Q alive (from KiKat 4.4.4 r2, released in mid-July), until the OP is updated.

http://www.mediafire.com/download/mpewwa8f071qqwi/NEXUS5_KTU84Q_RADIO.zip
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Miqueas111:
This is from Android L, right?

No problem flashing this into STOCK 4.4.4 KitKat? Xposed, Unlocked BL, Rooted.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] ChazzMatt:
No, it's 4.4.4 r2. Released mid July. Radio works everywhere.

Op has not been updated since June. Couple of people posted the file back when it was released, but one link no longer works. So I uploaded it again. Until the OP is updated.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Smallsmx3:
So far so good on the new radio. I was losing signal all the time on the last radio.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] jcsww:
I also had excellent reception on the L radio in Philly on T-Mobile. 4G was nice and fast with at least 4 bars everywhere I went.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] GtrCraft:
Everyone is talking about the 4.4.4 r2 radio though [emoji14]
[Nexus 5 Android Development] jcsww:
I understand that but that doesn't mean everyone is using that radio. I was just posting my results with what I was using for where I was at the time. It may be helpful to someone in the Philly area that uses T-mobile that hasn't had the best of luck with other radios.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] kamots:
I'm the complete opposite unfortunately. Had great signal with first preview. 2 nd version I have horrible reception everywhere I go. Weird.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] mj084:
From preview?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Smallsmx3:
There is only one L preview radio
[Nexus 5 Android Development] kamots:
That is good to know, but really weird because with second preview I had no signal in my house. Zip. no bars. After flashing radio from first preview, I had LTE and H+. Are you sure?.

I installed through twrp, bad flash maybe?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] GtrCraft:
There is indeed one L preview radio
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Haidary.T:
Do I need to change any settings if I live in Canada with Fido network? I heard some guy say we should have it to "LTE/GSM/CDMA auto (PRL)" but I'm confused since Fido doesn't use CDMA I think. I think they only use LTE, GSM and HSPDA and since I don't see any HSPDA option, should I just stick with LTE/GSM?

Thanks!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Winesnob:
Finally decided to install the 4.4.4r2 OTA, and getting 5-10 db improvement in LTE signal on AT&T (StraightTalk) in central PA. Can't say that speeds have changed, but the signal is improved.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] ChazzMatt:
Several in the USA have said it gives a better connection.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] nokiagye:
I lose my baseband but I haven't make backup any help?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] aavvaallooss:
Try with wiping cache from recovery
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Natakranta:
Writing some details how it exactly happened would help to diagnose the problem.

Baseband means radio. Why don't you just flash one of the radio zips from OP?

If you mean you lost your IMEI and you don't have EFS backup, your sphone is sort of screwed now :(
[Nexus 5 Android Development] nokiagye:
I flash by mistake the release 2 of factory IMG after that I have try all the base bands but nothing..

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If anyone have the efs on zip please post.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rtotheichie:
With the 4.4.4r2 radio, has anybody noticed any improvements in GPS lock/accuracy?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] jd1639:
Flashing someone else's efs will permanently Bork your device. Don't do it!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] nokiagye:
Some one make it and worked

I can't find another solution
[Nexus 5 Android Development] CNDow:
KOT49E (4.4.1) is the newest radio i can get a fast fix on.

4.4.3, 4.4.4, & L I would lose GPS at times all together
[Nexus 5 Android Development] nokiagye:
So can anyone give the efs zip?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] 20mark:
hello, i was trying to backup EFS partition on my nexus5 with 4.4.4 and phil revcovery.

downloaded and flashed efs flash package...no file is shown into EFS folder .

maybe its the recovery?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] aavvaallooss:
I think EFS (IMEI) is unique for every phone
[Nexus 5 Android Development] GtrCraft:
You want to brick your phone? Only flash your own efs zip
[Nexus 5 Android Development] nokiagye:
I don't brick it my friend I make it with the efs of the Sacreddevil666

A big thanks one more time Sacreddevil666

My imei on info is 0 but everything working better of before..

So if anyone make what I did and he haven't have efs don't worry..
[Nexus 5 Android Development] GtrCraft:
You know it's pretty illegal what you are doing right now
[Nexus 5 Android Development] nokiagye:
Y have another solution? If yes please tell me.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] GtrCraft:
Flash your own efs backup you made, and if you dont have it you have to send the phone to LG
[Nexus 5 Android Development] coolek33:
Let me get this straight. Imei is 0 and everything is OK? Even better? Can U make a call?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] nokiagye:
Good solution...I don't think that?!

???

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Yes everything is ok I'll find on time a way to get mine back
[Nexus 5 Android Development] GtrCraft:
Well, enjoy your phone being blacklisted soon
[Nexus 5 Android Development] SacredDeviL666:
how is phone going to be blacklisted when the IMEI is 0 now?

if he had his own EFS you think he would ask here for help?

Blacklisting isn't universal lastly...its based on network to network... My IMEI can be blacklisted in T-mobile and various other networks in USA but i can still use the phone with a different country's network where my IMEI isn't blacklisted....

Lastly blacklisting isn't nothing but just a fake satisfaction given to the customers whose phones are lost.... All the phones sold before the contract finished through ebay are blacklisted phones some by the very owner itself for Insurance claim and some by the one's who got it....

Lets not be paranoid :)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] GtrCraft:
It's illegal and you know that. But I will stop because you guys don't listen. You will find out the hard way
[Nexus 5 Android Development] SacredDeviL666:
Will do let u know when we find out the hard way. . . till then let him be fine and not paranoid. . . Flashing a ROM is breaking warranty isn't it? :)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] GtrCraft:
No unlocking bootloader is
[Nexus 5 Android Development] aavvaallooss:
Flashing a custom ROM can void your warranty in some countries. Change IMEI is ILLEGAL around the world. Huge diference
[Nexus 5 Android Development] SacredDeviL666:
phones sold on ebay are 90percent falls under this category....but nothing happened yet ? secondly he hasn't changed his imei :^) his imei is corrupt and if a network still lets to use with a imei as 0 its the network problem not the users. its the network to block the phone if there is no valid imei being registered... secondly imei is registered on pay monthly phones in UK and not for pay as you go any idea?

Also pls point out to the reference where it states as illegal.... other than the fact we all know it is illegal....
[Nexus 5 Android Development] aavvaallooss:
He has a new IMEI number (0 is different from previous)

In Spain (my country) is illegal from 2004

First paragraph, for example:

http://imei-number.com/change-imei-number/
[Nexus 5 Android Development] SacredDeviL666:
0 isn't a IMEI for your information.... IMEI is supposed to be a set of numbers and not blank 0

isn't that a forum article... how do you validate it?:cyclops:

This is what we all say to each other.... but please get a valid reference to backup this law:)

(Changing IMEI number is problematic in most countries, because it is in conflict with the law. It is the same as if you wanted to change the serial number of your car. If they catch you doing this you can go to jail.)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] vin4yak:
Can you guys please cut the pointless discussion?? If you find any post offensive or if you think it's violating any rules, just report it and let the moderators do the rest! Don't reply to a post which you think will not yield any results and lead to a fruitless discussion.

Anyways, since we're already into this, let me be clear... Altering the IMEI is illegal in almost all countries that I know. You can easily fool manufacturers as well as Telecom providers by changing the IMEI.

For people who asked for proof, here it is: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c112:S.3186.IS:

If you search a country's gov site and dig it up, you will surely find laws against it as well. We can't search these things easily because of the technical terms used on the government websites and also because of poor indexing.

So, discussing about changing IMEI or restoring other user's IMEI (which is foolish), etc etc isn't allowed here as it's certainly against the rules.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rockknee:
Now after almost two months with KTU84Q's radio I have to say, IT JUST WORKS! I have got only few drops after I switched to this radio, it's just great. Thanks for the tip :)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] ChazzMatt:
For those will want to flash it, here's the link again.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=54704973
[Nexus 5 Android Development] CNDow:
The KTU84Q's radio may work for some but it still borks the GPS on my device I had to revert back to KOT49E & now works perfectly
[Nexus 5 Android Development] shhbz:
you need twrp
[Nexus 5 Android Development] 20mark:
nvm i managed to make a backup of EFS using [MENTION=4788211]Aerowinder[/MENTION] script on first page. thanks anyways
[Nexus 5 Android Development] jcsww:
You don't need TWRP. I backed up mine just fine with CWM 6.0.4.5. I have no idea what is different in Philz but I prefer to stick to the standard version.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] shhbz:
i meant twrp is recommended one :good:
[Nexus 5 Android Development] predator.sro:
is that radio good and working on L preview? thanx
[Nexus 5 Android Development] CNDow:
for me 4.4.3, 4.4.4, & both L previews data & phone connectivity is fine but they all bork GPS The radio that comes with 4.4.1 is the newest one that does not bork GPS
[Nexus 5 Android Development] ChazzMatt:
GPS is fine with KTU84Q. Find another reason.

---------- Post added at 08:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:37 PM ----------

Yes, it's very accurate with GPS. See screenshots above. 10 feet accuracy, with 3 seconds lock -- is that good enough?

________

For those will want to flash it the radio released with 4.4.4 r2, here's the link again.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=54704973
[Nexus 5 Android Development] CNDow:
Not for me is like night and day flashing back and forth no other changes just radios
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Dougshell:
I'm not sure why I am the only one having problems, but I can't get the q release
[Nexus 5 Android Development] EvanA:
Gosh people, the radio does not effect GPS/Bluetooth/WiFi. Radio is ONLY for mobile networks. All other are handled by proprietary binaries and open source libraries.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] hooliganx:
try another Rom[emoji106]

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] inSaN1Ty_X:
Can one use Preview L modem with kitkat 4.4.4 ROM?

Sorry if this is a dumb question, I tried searching but no luck.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Arju:
Yes you can :)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Dougshell:
None of the links are working for me. I really need the r2 release
[Nexus 5 Android Development] jd1639:
Try chrome browser. Some of the file hosting sites are having issues with other browsers
[Nexus 5 Android Development] ChazzMatt:
My link works. I just downloaded it again to check.

And I downloaded it with Chrome.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=54704973
[Nexus 5 Android Development] abysstheking:
is there a link for KTU84Q modem? it is not present in the link in OP..I am from india and suffering terrible network drops..
[Nexus 5 Android Development] swat4samp:
If you search in this thread, you will get it. It has been posted many times.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55132546&postcount=1300

Edit: Click on the link at the end of the post. It redirects to another link.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] ChazzMatt:
Wow, it's in the post just above your question. ;)

and here it is again.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54704973&postcount=1247
[Nexus 5 Android Development] d0ugie:
KTU84Q GDocs download link

Just learned how to turn public Google Docs shared files into direct links, so I made one for KTU84Q here:

https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B-JtMqC8NEyucnM4STZuZEZYeG8&export=download
[Nexus 5 Android Development] expiredd:
Can I flash NEXUS5_KRT01B_RADIO.zip in L preview?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] jcsww:
Yes!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] expiredd:
Allright I've read that this is the best radio for maximizing 3g and mobile data.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] jcsww:
User experience, carrier, and where you are will vary. I don't find much difference between it and the L radio personally but my phone very rarely sits on 3G unless I'm in West Virginia.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] ottoman2:
Why is the modem.img from NEXUS5_KTU84P_RADIO.zip 64mb large, while the radio-hammerhead-m8974a-2.0.50.1.16.img from hammerhead-ktu84p-factory-35ea0277.tgz is only 41mb? I wanted to look into the .img files, but cannot open them.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] GtrCraft:
OP filled the img with zero's so it covers the whole partition
[Nexus 5 Android Development] altpersona:
i think im looking at something wrong.

on the modems page

http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/Nexus_5/Modems

i dont see one labeled as d820 or d821.

i see d820 here

http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/Nexus_5

but, i dont see a file that looks like its a modem image/zip.

so what am i doing wrong?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] jcsww:
The files would be the same if there were two separate files. Whether you have a D820 or D821, any of them will work just the same.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] altpersona:
i have seen they have the same check sum and the hardware is the same.

i dont see either id used as file name.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] ottoman2:
Viewing the file in a hex editor reveals this, thanks for the info :)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] DryEagle:
what's the benefit of this modem over stock? couldn't find any description in the OP
[Nexus 5 Android Development] altpersona:
i can find very little info on differences between modems.

i am just grasping at straws because the signal at work is horrid.

so, ideally one of the previous versions will eek out some at least minor improvement.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] jcsww:
There isn't a miracle radio that will take what is 1 bar and give you 5. In most cases, there is a maximum of two bars difference between best and worst case scenarios. Just because you get a bar or two more also doesn't necessarily mean things have improved. This is why I find the L radio works best for me. I get a bar more on the Q but call quality at 2 bars versus one 1 bar on the L still is better on the L, for me anyway. Milage will vary based on many variables.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] altpersona:
right, which is why im gonna try em all.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] der_sascha:
will the latst mode wokrwithout problems? and will the old modem back with nandroid backup`?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] aR_ChRiS:
Hi everyone I have a problem here.

I am trying to install a custom rom and did an efs backup before doing the full wipe.

I've installed rom+gapps then flashed the efsbackup.zip but still i can't have my efs data restored, but magically if I flash the factory images back I will have that data back. What am I doing wrong?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] jcsww:
Why are you flashing the EFS back up? Installing a custom ROM shouldn't do anything to it. The purpose of backing it up is more or less to have a back up in case something goes majorly wrong and you actually need to restore it.

Edit: Are you flasing with CWM or TWRP?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] aR_ChRiS:
Because apparently everytime I perform a full wipe into a rom flash everything baseband related gets messed up? I thought attempting to restore the efs partition would help but it didn't solve the problem I guess..

Edit: I'm using TWRP 2.7.1.1 now, tried restoring efs via the efsbackup.zip method and the built-in method provided by TWRP but still no avail.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] galapagos:
Doing a full wipe does not touch the efs partition. If a custom rom gives you a problem, the developer has to address it (i.e., adding APN settings for your carrier).
[Nexus 5 Android Development] aR_ChRiS:
But what if it happens every time when I try to do a clean install of custom roms? Is there anything I can do about it?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] jcsww:
I have only ever flashed my EFS to make sure it worked as a flash. I used CWM 6.0.4.5 with no issues. As the other person stated, it sounds like ROM issues or maybe you just aren't getting a good flash for many possible reasons. After installing a ROM, try rebooting it a few times to allow it to settle in. Have you tried flashing your baseband through Fastboot?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] aR_ChRiS:
I've tried flashing baseband through recovery and fastboot but it still does not work.

Tried rebooting as well but doesn't help too.

Edit: Can confirm from my end it's a rom issue, switched to purity and it just works as intended.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Jnewell05:
Flash modern in fast boot. If sprint there are xtra steps. Idk cause I have att. Probably a file or APN settings needing configuration.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] jcsww:
I am running LPV79 with no issues at all. I have jumped around from stock to CM11 and then the L Preview with no issues at all. I have tried at least every baseband once on T-Mobile, AT&T, and Rogers (AT&T) Canada without issues. Some do preform better than others but that varies by location, carrier, and so on. Did you happen to enable the USA bands toggle in the radio menu and are outside of the US and Canada? If so, then you're going to have to hex edit to fix that.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Sviborg2241:
Guys, I have some strange problems with incoming/outgoing calls and I'm already desperate :( The person I talk suddenly gets muted and some seconds later the phone app just closes and jumps to thre homescreen, I also can't make calls some ten seconds after this stuff. Looks like it happens in areas with unstable connection (not bad one, just "jumpy"). For example, I have 2-4 bars at home and I literally can't make a call, but outside it happens not so often. Tried a bunch of different modems, currently on KRT16M .17, running slimkat 7.9 with franco r63.

I will now try to clean-flash all the stuff and dig into the logs but I'd really appreciate some help, pleeeease
[Nexus 5 Android Development] mazsuper:
Try stock first it could be ROM related

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Sviborg2241:
Wasted an entire day backuping data and flashing stock, also screwed up and lost some important backups thanks to buggy MTP. Holy hell, this should better work :eek:
[Nexus 5 Android Development] nexzor:
unlocking D820 baseband´s on D821

hi there,

my dad is going to usa in oktober fopr 3 weeks and he likes to have inhternet over there.

so i saw this thread on the xda-portal http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-de...rect)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&__utmk=200836269

since i´m not going with him and can´t fix things for him i would like to know if someone has already tryed this tutorial with a D821 and can confirme that the D820 bands are unlocked and usable?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] marocampos:
That would be good. Someone brave to try this?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] goodflood:
Upgrading to CM11 M10

I have the Nexus 5 -- Model LG-D820 (North America).

I am unable to update to CM11 M10.

The CM version in settings is M8 -- I am unable to update to M9 or M10. Error says --- try another package or factory reset.

Does it have anything to do with the modem versions? I have: KOT49E (4.4.1) -- M8974A-1.0.25.0.23... Can I simply download and flash KTU84P (4.4.4) -- M8974A-2.0.50.1.16 through CWM?

Also, in regards to EFS, I do not have TWRP but CWM installed. Is there another way to back up EFS?

Thanks!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Tylog:
No modem issues. Make sure you download the correct cm build for your device, modem had nothing to do with it.

Tapatalk Team SlimRoms
[Nexus 5 Android Development] goodflood:
I was unable to go from CM11 M8 to M9 or M10... not sure why that was. However, I just did a factory reset... and flashed M10.

1) Can I still update the modem directly from KOT49E (4.4.1) -- M8974A-1.0.25.0.23 to KTU84P (4.4.4) -- M8974A-2.0.50.1.16 through CWM?

2) Also, I want to back up the EFS partition. Is it safe to use EFS Professional on the Nexus 5?

Thanks!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Carlosmadiam:
I just updated to the latest KTU84Q baseband and now I get better LTE on areas that was spotty, working great for me in Mexico!

Sent from my Nexus 5 Telcel Mexico LTE :cool:
[Nexus 5 Android Development] ChazzMatt:
Yes, you can flash modem in CWM. I do it all the time. Well, I'm on KTU84Q now, and it's great. It's the latest and the LAST radio that will be released for KitKat.

Yes, I am here in the USA but it gives stronger signal. It's not just for southern hemisphere Asia region.

Link is here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54704973&postcount=1247
[Nexus 5 Android Development] harsh2193:
I updated my device modem with the kitkat 4.4.4 r2 version. Made an EFS backup and a total backup with TWRP. Works fine for one day, suddenly the next morning its stuck in the bootloader. Won't boot up into system or recovery and shows baseband version as 'N/A'. Can't flash anything, every flash attempt ends with an error saying "remote : flash write failure". Tried booting with an insecure boot.img which does the trick but the internal memory is clean, not a single file left (that means no EFS backup) and the IMEI is missing.

Can anything be done or am i screwed?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] GtrCraft:
LG flashtool and if that doesnt work you are screwed
[Nexus 5 Android Development] inSaN1Ty_X:
From what I read few pages back it is a known issue, that after changeing radios data connection starts to drop suddenly.

Is there any fix for this? I'm having really wierd results with different radios. L prew and 4.4.4r2 radio give almost 0% idle drain on 4g where as 4.4.3 and 4.4.2 drain 5-10% on 4G even if screen is off. However when using the latest three radios, mobile data drops randomly and only reboot helps. Sometimes I have to reboot twice.

Anyone else in similar situation?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] autoprime:
finally updated OP. sorry for the delay guys. thanks for posting links and helping each other out.

KTU84Q (4.4.4 Release 2)

M8974A-2.0.50.1.17

AAAAANAZQ20500017.1

QUALCOMM Incorporated Jun 9 2014