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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] roblxskye:
Will I get better signal on 4.4.2 gpe if I just ota update then install 4.4.2 gpe.I really don't care about warranty.

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I tried this setup and I'm on MDL but I don't get the best of signal and some times I get no connection to network for a min then comes back on.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] alextop30:
I have been at the same place for quite a while now, it is just really frustrating how other people can flash the radio with no problem and there are people that it keeps failing. I don't quite understand solutions like corrupt files and so on when I would not have just tried it once and come for help on the forums.

- I have tried 10 different modems - tried reseting the flash counter, I have tried going back to stock completely and than flashing it and it just keeps failing right when it checks the bootloader. Maybe the reason is something to do with that check but I don't know what files I am supposed to check and exactly what I am looking for!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
Some guy on a couple pages back said unchecking Auto restart and letting the phone sit seem to do the trick. I don't know if it will work for you, but worth a try if you haven't already.

Also the Odin version seems to have something to do with it. I used v3.09 and it worked for me.

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I would think so. The only reason we're doing all this is to avoid KNOX, so if you don't care and just get the official firmware and MK2 bootloader along with modem, that shouldn't be a problem.

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Some people claimed the Odin version had something to do with it. I used v3.09 if it helps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] alextop30:
I uncheck auto restart and have tried the process with Odin 3.04 and up. At which point and how long are to keep your phone on that's one I haven't tried.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shortbus-Driver:
I have had the same issue.

I now use the one that comes with cf auto root, the auto reboot cannot be unchecked but it doesn't seem to matter, I just put it back into dl mode and continue the process andd have had no issues that way
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bodomknight:
Do you got the modem.bin for M919v because when I try your link I cant download anything XD

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] GnusNat:
So I've tried all the methods and still can't get the MK modem to stick. Now I think it might have something to do with the "flash counter" as I'm currently at 3 and when I'm in download mode it says "Write Protection Enabled" at the top left corner.

Anyone have any success resetting the flash counter using Triangle Away and flashing the modem? I'm currently downloading the stock Samsung 4.2 rom/firmware so I can give it a shot but if anyone has had success it would be great to know.

I'm at the point where I'm about to give up and just continue using 4.2 custom ROMS....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] cryolithic:
This was exactly what I had when I was trying to use the T-Mo modem.

When I used the one I extracted from our FW, it worked. I'll PM you the link.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] osugsxr:
im stuck at the season kernel screen, cant boot into a rom. I was in process of rooting, I used odin to get clockwork recovery, then I went to flash the root file and now Im stuck.

Need some advice on what to do next! THANKS:p
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] alextop30:
After having so many problems with this step I finally was able to get it done. Here is what I did for anyone that is wanting to try!

First thing is first - Check your computers - my awesome desktop seems to be having trouble with odin! If something is wrong use a different computer - can save you a lot of headache and time!

2. If you are having trouble start with binary counter reset - there are ton of videos that are out there for this so search youtube.

3. If your counter is not reset and is stuck at 3 or what ever do not worry it is ok (mine is at 3).

4. Next get your self the 4.2.2 factory image and flash - this means phone will be with original recovery and when you go to settings > more > about phone > status all the way down to the end it will show official - or anything other than "Modified" (this is important)

5. Boot into download mode! In download mode check what the binary status is - should say official if everything has gone correctly.

6. Flash Modem Now.

7. If you have successful flash you are the man / woman

8. Boot into android and check your modem version

9. From there flash your custom recovery and rom at your will!

I am hoping this helps please read all the prompts and know that some of these operations can damage your phone!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] LoopDoGG79:
I guess I'm the man. :D Thanks buddy. Was on Dandroid 4.4 and it never stuck. Tried this, worked like a charm! (funny though, now that I'm back to stock, I might stick with it for a while. :sly: )

Sent from my Nexus 7 2013 edition.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] GoreTan:
Can you do the same for me?

Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] layzer253:
I tried this back when this was first posted, and it the flash did not take, nothing happened at all. Thought to myself I should try again, I used a different USB cable this time and it worked on the first try. I used the instructions on the first post btw. Hope that helps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] InspiresMe:
was wondering if anyone here has the old 4.2 modem which I can download. I noticed with this i am only running on 3g or HSDPA
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shortbus-Driver:
Read the OP
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Crewchief521:
Why doesn't it download as a tar file? It comes thru as a rar file with no modem.bin.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] LoopDoGG79:
The file you flash, if on the 4.22 bootloader is the "modem.bin" file. You must extract it first.

It must be at least Odin 3.07 and done under "phone" not "PDA".
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Crewchief521:
What program extracts rar files?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] IamaznX:
My baseband version is "M919UVUAMDL". Is this the MDL modem? Can I skip steps 4-5?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shortbus-Driver:
Are you going back to 4.2? If so yea
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] IamaznX:
I'm attempting to fix data issues on a 4.4.2 ROM. Do I need to follow all the steps?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] IamaznX:
Odin says "<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)" but my phone is still on the download screen. It says "Downloading... Do not turn off target!!" with a full progress bar. Do I turn off my phone or wait?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shortbus-Driver:
Yes manual reboot.

If you follow the instructions to the "t" it will work as specified.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] IamaznX:
So I just hold the power button until it turns off?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shortbus-Driver:
Pull battery
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] r3xx3r:
Hmm, im having a weird issue. When I go into download mode, it says write protection enabled and it won't let me "install" the modem.bin I've tried triangle away, but im on a custom rom so I don't think it will work right. What can I do, also in using Mobile Odin because my computer is borked. Any suggestions
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] LoopDoGG79:
The "write protection enabled" is irrelevant. You must be on a TW ROM for it to stick. If that don't work, go back to complete stock 4.2.2. That's what I did, worked like a charm.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] r3xx3r:
In on wicked v10 which is to 4.3 and I can't flash the mk2 modern. It keeps saying memory protection enabled try triangle away which doesn't help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] LoopDoGG79:
Go back to full stock. Odin back to stock, which will give you stock recovery to. Should work then. Reason I said it's irrelevant is mine said it's write protected to, but was still able to ODIN flash the modem.bin file. Be sure to flash on "phone" not "PDA"

Sent from my Nexus 7 2013 edition.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skitts:
Im having the same problem to but im on stock 4.2.2 and it failed trough Odin

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So your saying to flash the modem we have to have the stock recovery ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] LoopDoGG79:
No, Odin back to stock, then Odin flash the modem.bin file.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gregorina:
Hello,

I selected pda instead of phone for the first odin flash. I tried to reflash as phone but I still get no sound. Do you know of a fix for something like this? Or should I just odin back to stock?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] braschlosan:
How can I check which versions I have? Most tools I've found one show baseband and you can't tell if the cellular modem is a different version from the LTE modem
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shortbus-Driver:
Go into download mode....do you see knox in the upper left corner?......If so your running 4.3 bootloader and that is final you cannot go to 4.2

If that's your question.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] braschlosan:
Thanks for the reply. I know that I am on the original bootloader. I am trying to determine the version of modems I have. So far nothing I've found specifically identifies the LTE modem firmware
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shortbus-Driver:
In settings/more/about device/baseband....it will tell you if you're on mdl or mk2 modem
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] braschlosan:
That only tells you the version of the "3g" or gsm modem and not LTE.

I want to make double sure I have mdl LTE modem and the mk2 GSM

Edit: I'm thinking I can dd the LTE modem partition to a file then do a binary comparison with the non-hlos.bin file from both of the tarballs

So I'm trying the following and getting an error

dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/apnhlos of=/sdcard/downloads/apnhlos.img

"cannot open for read: permission denied"

any advice?

Similar result with

dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p1 of=/sdcard/download/apnhlos.img

Lol nevermind, I forgot to SU before hand
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] braschlosan:
I'v been searching and I can't find the complete mk2 modem package anywhere. It should include both the modem.bin an the non-hlos.bin
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] LoopDoGG79:
You want the complete modem package, do the 4.3 TW OTA
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shortbus-Driver:
Whether or not I have true lte bandwidth. ...it's still pretty darn fast
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] braschlosan:
Have a link to the file?

Edit: finally found the matched set of mk2 GSM modem file and mk2 LTE modem file! http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47865459&postcount=62&nocache=1&z=8961695174220949
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shortbus-Driver:
Is this not what is posted in the OP of this thread?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] braschlosan:
The OP only had the gsm modem.bin file from mk2, along with both files from mdl. My link also has the mk2 non-hlos.bin which is for the LTE modm
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shortbus-Driver:
Personally I feel that my phone was faster with dl's when I was on a custom 4.2 rom and official mdl modem than on 4.3 with this mk2 modem....like something is missing.

So is your link the answer?....

Will it bring in knox?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jameslee2:
I have M919UVUAMDL , Can I upload directly to this following your instructions?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Android_Monsters:
Yes.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlcm151:
sorry i have a dumb question

everytime when i flash a new rom , should i have to flash this modem again ?

thank you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Android_Monsters:
No. Just once.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] qxps:
On future note, you can always extract the modem.bin and non-hlos.bin from either an OTA update zipped package or a stock odin tar file. Just open the tar.md5 with whatever compression software you use (winrar, winzip, 7zip, etc) and ignore the md5 error.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shortbus-Driver:
Well I just successfully flashed the NON-HLOS file in Odin....took a couple tries, and it does not seem to make a bit of difference.

I didn't get Knox with it nor does my signal appear to be any better or worse, so I don't know what the point of this was. :-/

I'm questing there was no point....and therefore was the reason it wasn't included in the op
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] qxps:
Its supposed to fix the sound and dropped calls bug (unrelated to signal strength) on an MDL bootloader and some newer ROMs, not give you more signal reception.

If you don't have any of the two previously mentioned bugs, then yes, there is no point in flashing stuff just "because".

Unless you are reverting to MK2, which even still, does not guarantee better signal reception.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shortbus-Driver:
That's what this thread was about from the begining.

The guy that brought this up made it sound like this non-hlos file was important and missing
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] qxps:
Missing? what? where did he say that?

This thread was about matching the LTE file with the bootloader and the GSM file to the ROM version. Nobody said the LTE file was missing.

Or you mean the guy asking for the MK2 file?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shortbus-Driver:
Starting at post # 258

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Actually a few posts before that

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This post
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] qxps:
The OP has the MDL modem and non-hlos, and the MK2 modem, but not the MK2 non-hlos for obvious reasons.

He wanted the MK2 hlos for some reason, which he found.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shortbus-Driver:
Therefore is what I was saying....it wasn't needed...correct?

I found what that non hlos file did do though.....lost my audio lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] norml:
I extracted both the modem.bin and NON-HLOS.bin from M919UVUEMK2_M919TMBEMK2_TMB firmware back in November when it first came out on sammobile and flashed them via Odin. Oddly enough, I never had any drops and always had sound. I pretty much been using i9505 tw custom roms like Omega on my SGH-M919 since and still am along with KT's kernels. Can anyone tell me why it didn't affect my S4?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shortbus-Driver:
It didn't seem to effect everyone....just some
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] norml:
I see. I thought I was trippin'. Do any of you know why though? I know "curiosity killed the cat", but I'd like to know.:p;):)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shortbus-Driver:
No idea.

I know when I originally flashed a custom 4.3 rom it didn't effect me but after flashing that non hlos file it did lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] norml:
LOL, laughing with ya, but trying to get it? That means that you originally flashed MK2 modem.bin and MDL NON-HLOS.bin not knowing? And you just flashed the MK2 NON-HLOS.bin and the sound is gone? WTF, LOL.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shortbus-Driver:
Lol yea
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] norml:
Well, at least you know what "exactly" you have now and it's an easy fix. ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a baby rhino:
THANK YOU!!!

Everything worked out perfectly! i had service connection problems where everytime i would lock my phone i would lose service. After following this guide. It fixed it instantly! thank you so much!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] epsix:
[MENTION=5544569]shiamatsu[/MENTION], pull the latest bootloader for 4.4.2 :thumbup:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] shiamatsu:
I wish I could, but there isn't a full firmware package currently available. I can only find an update.zip, but that doesn't give the entire modem.bin.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dyczol:
Thanks so much for this. This worked like a charm for gt-i9505G. Areas where I had zero reception and wasn't able to send a text, now show 2/3+ bars.

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skitts:
Wait I'm so Lost Now. Do I have to Odin flash MK2 Modem.bim AND The Non-Hlos ??? or Just the Mk2 Modem ??
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shortbus-Driver:
Just odin the files in the OP
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] takashi HOTD:
trying to fix mobile data on 4.3 mk2 att i337

Is this for Tmobile only or would it work for me too?

I'm on foxhound 3.6 rom ss 3.71 stock kernal. I had to flash jflteatt-MK2-modules' to get wifi working.

Thanks for any help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] takashi HOTD:
sorry for cloging up this thread mods please delete if you se so fit

But that file does not flash for me. If anyone is interested I found the solution:

1. Flash 'ATT Hyperdrive Compatability Pack 4.3 RLS13'

2. flash 'jflteatt-MK2-modules'

3. Reboot and choose lte in the settings--> moble network --> network mode
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] SuperAndroidman:
No sound/wife after flashing on odin

Damn i think i flash it on 4.3 MK2 bootloader I feel stupid. someone help me out to revert it back pls:(. No sound/wife after flashing on odin
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Lavell7298:
I'm not sure. I don't know anyone who has done it. If I was a betting man, I would be led to believe that the fix is only for T-Mobile. You would have to ask someone who have successfully flash the fix on an AT&T GS4.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] qxps:
Ehmm... at&t has its own modem files. Look at rockratts thread in att forum. He has all the modems listed. Just download whatever version matches the ROM version you are running. Dont flash a tmobile modem on an at&t, there are differences as far as I know.

What exactly is the problem you are having? This is for when the bootloader is older than the rom. You cant do that with safestrap. The reason you need to flash the modules is because of that. You cant run custom kernels, but some roms do not include all the stock modules or replace them with different ones hence stuff may not work until you flash the stock modules.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] buddie024:
Waaaay better signal!

Using VirginROM GPE 4.4.2 has never been better!

now where's that donate button. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] fzarco:
did you find a fix for your phone? i'm afraid i have the same issue
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jameslee2:
so i have to install odin first? How can i download odin and set it up
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Android_Monsters:
You can get Odin from here:

http://odindownload.com/

No set up necessary. Just follow the instructions in the op in this thread on how to flash the modem.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] anarchem69:
I've haven't had sound in over a week does it really work by I'm losing my mind
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
yes it works
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] universeisgr8:
Need help i337 4.3 MK2 ROM. No sound

I got an S4 i337, it was initially on 4.4.2. I wanted to root and unlock it so i downgraded it to 4.3 using two files fro some other thread:

AP_I337UCUEMK2_1921628_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5

JFLTE_USA_ATT_16G.pit

Phone flashed fine to 4.3, then i had to change modem to usuamdl. Used saferoot to root and regionlock away to unlock. Long story short after spending two days i was able to root and unlock the phone. I was happy and finally started restoring my data. But i found that there was no sound at all. Now the phone is on mk2 rom and i have no sound whatsoever. When i try to make a call, it hangs. When i try to play some music it says "sorry the player does not support this type of audio file"

I am very frustrated because i have been searching but couldnt find a solution. I know its some software issue. I cannot flash any other file e.g. mk2 to NB1 or any other MDL rom through odin. I used *#0*# to get to the hardware menu and tested speaker but it doesnt do anything. I still think its a software problem because phone is not able to make any calls either. I would greatly appreciate help.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] matan129:
Wow. This modem just fixed my GPS on Android 4.4.2! Before that I wasn't able to get any recpetion with the GPS, now it's working perfectly!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kiruba8:
modem for m919v ( 4.42)

please share 4.42 (m919vWind moible) modem zip for flash
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Enathe:
Save my audio here, thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] thesm:
Hi sorry I feel lost here :( I am on CM11 I had 4.4.2 and lost sound on calls what can I do please I have the M919V can you handle me the right modem.bin or anything I can flash. thanx
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lx_steeve:
Help please i have a soft brick on my M919

Please i was trying to factory restore my phone back, i flashed latest OK3 firmware but Odin Failed with an error message in aboot.bin, i tried different older roms but i always get the same error, what can i do? how can i restore my phone? It always remains at Kies error screen, can't flash any firmware/rom/kernel/recovery.

D:0/017> Initialzation..

<ID:0/017> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/017> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/017> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/017> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/017> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

<ID:0/017> Removed!!

<ID:0/017> Added!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] omnifarious:
[MENTION=3825617]Pinan[/MENTION] has it working on Deodex Full V1.4.

I've tried it but not on my MI9 rom. I'll have to restore from backup but at the moment I need my phone in a working state.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] philliman:
Working for me too!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dctechie:
Hopefully people who are saying it's working for them have checked their baseband to make sure the flash stuck, I had to flash 2 times for the version to actually change.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] j_r0dd:
I can also confirm sound is back with the MDL LTE modem. No data dropouts when the screen is off either on MJ5 rom. With MK9 I have no data at all.

EDIT: I have data on MK9. Just needed to update APN (facepalm).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] elesbb:
Confirmed working on my 4.3 Leaked ROM. Calls working perfectly, no cell connection drop either when in sleep mode! :) Good memory! :) WiFi however still takes some time turning on though.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ramone360:
To confirm, with this method, if I flash a international custom 4.3 rom data won't drop while screen is off? And wifi is slow to connect?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] omnifarious:
Yeah, I had that issue in my rom too until a user (@Pinan) suggested this fix:

Change this

ro.securestorage.support=true

to

ro.securestorage.support=false

Also, couldn't we do this with MDL LTE and MK2 Modem?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Pinan:
Small correction. I'm using Deo Slim 1.2.

Yup. Works fine. Glad there are more positive reports from others now. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] epsix:
Should try it, since the leak rom was running on UVUAMDL modem.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] luxubu_dang:
Working flawlessly on MK9 Golden Eye. I can get sound and no data drops anymore.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tyler.Boston1:
I can confirm this works on chenxiaolongs kitkat cm11 nightlies, about to test i9505 GPe ill report back in the next 20 minutes.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ramone360:
I can comfirm. No data drops anymore. Currently running omega v16.

Thanks a bunch ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Closed Source Project:
Which baseband are you using? If it's the international one, where did you obtain it? Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ramone360:
Dude I just follow instructions in first post!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tyler.Boston1:
Everything works flawlessly on the GPe edition 4.4 kitkat on the SGH-M919 with this modem method. NO signal drops, wifi perfect, so I would think if you do this then every 4.3-4.4 rom regardless of carrier would be fine connection wise.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] farfromovin:
Awesome, baseband updated on my old 4.2.2. Now off to download all those international 4.3's I wanted to try but couldn't live with the data issues!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] omnifarious:
I followed your advice and flashed MK2 modem.bin only while on mdl baseband. I just tested it on a mk8 rom and no data drops and calls are fine. Baseband has also upgraded to MK2.