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[Captivate Android Development] JayFReaZy:
Thanks for the responses guys. But lets say for example you flash a modem, and right off the bat it has bad coverage, and slow data speeds. Is it ok to wipe dalvik cache and flash a new one right away?
[Captivate Android Development] shoman94:
Yes... of course.
[Captivate Android Development] RockRatt:
Yes.

I keep the 3-5 different modems always on my sdcard and IF I find myself in an area that doesn't work great I have even just flashed a different modem on the fly until I get one that works. Most of the time I do not even clear dalvich cache or cache UNLESS I have had an issue. It is VERY EASY to flash a modem. All you have to know or remember is do you need a cwm3 compatible modem or a CM7 compatible modem (cwm3 modems from what are read are backward compatible for putting onto a cwm2 BUT not vice versa. If you have cwm2 and move up to a rom with cwm3 you will either need to download a cwm3 modem or take the modem.bin out of the cwm2 and make a cwm3 by replacing the modem.bin into it. Likewise you can copy/remove the modem.bin out of any i9000/i897 modem file and place it into a cwm3 format or CM7 format style modem file. (CM7 doesn't like or work well with i897 modems as it will cause static). Also remember you NEED TO make sure of what kind of kernel the rom your on is using, if it is based off an i9000 kernel you HAVE TO use a i9000 modem. If it is a i897 kernel you NEED TO make sure it is with a i897 modem.

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[Captivate Android Development] geokilla:
With regards to GPS locks, are people clearing their previous settings using AngryGPS? I haven't seen this mentioned in a while. I do it all the time when I flash a new modem just to be safe.
[Captivate Android Development] JayFReaZy:
Thanks for the helpful tips once again guys! I was using Serendipity 7 for the past few months and the JV6 modem combined with it gave me ridiculous battery life, and great coverage. I recently flashed Apex 8.3 which comes with the KC1 modem, voice quality is superb, however holding data connectivity doesn't seem to be too great.

Anyway, I wanted to flash JV6 again to see if I could duplicate the great battery life I had with Serendipity to Apex. I downloaded the JV6 CWM3 file from the first page, cleared my cache's and flashed. The first odd thing I noticed was when it was going through the flash process it said it had flashed JP9, or something similar. I rebooted my phone and could not get service. I went to the "about phone" and saw the baseband said "unknown". So I'm wondering is the JV6 file on the first page corrupt? If so, where can I find a working CWM3 JV6 modem?
[Captivate Android Development] erraz:
What other cache needs to be wiped besides dalvick cache before flashing a new modem?
[Captivate Android Development] rschenck:
None really. You can format your /cache directory but that is already overkill.

Tbh I have never cleared anything when flashing a modem, never had a problem. I know, I live life on the edge.
[Captivate Android Development] H3llstorm:
I just tweaked the gps.conf file, and my GPS is better than ever. :D

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16306297&postcount=1218
[Captivate Android Development] geokilla:
What exactly does it fix? Because there are quite a lot of GPS fixes out there...

Maybe this will be worthy of its own thread?
[Captivate Android Development] Freexter:
somebody knows a good modem for the U.S.?

with gingerbread xxjvr?
[Captivate Android Development] H3llstorm:
Because I don't have time to explain it briefly... :p

I've generally been a fan of Dlev's ROM, until the "GPS Fix" in the latest version. So I did some research & changed some settings in the gps.conf file.

I changed NTP_SERVER to us.pool.ntp.org. If you're not in the U.S., use FasterFix from the Market to pick your country/continent of choice - but DON'T use it to change the server!

It doesn't change the server in the file - FasterFix replaces it with a generic file with server info and NO modified settings. If you need to change the default server, change it in a text editor if you want to keep my modifications.

I changed DEBUG_LEVEL to 0, because I want to track satellites, not create a debug log I'm not using. :D

I changed INTERMEDIATE_POS to 0, because enabling "intermediate position reports" looks like it may increase locking speed at the expense of accuracy. It's hard to tell, because there's so little info available online. If there's a comprehensive, reliable resource available - on or offline - let me know.

I changed ACCURACY_THRES(hold) to 40. A lot of fixes set this at zero, which I'm pretty sure crippled my ability to keep a lock in a moving car. Between this tweak & the last one, my GPS is finally functional again.

I added REPORT_POSITION_USE_SUPL_REFLOC=1 which enables Reporting SUPL reference location as position. I found it in one fix online, with no additional info. I know that the GPS uses supl.google.com for location tracking, so it seemed like a good thing to add. :D

I left ENABLE_WIPER=1, which enables Wifi positioning, if you have WiFi turned on.

The last 2 settings should help with initial locking speed. Again, if anyone has any info to the contrary, I'd love to hear it.
[Captivate Android Development] JayFReaZy:
This GPS fix only applies to Dlev's ROM? Or can it also be used on Apex?
[Captivate Android Development] H3llstorm:
It should work with any GB ROM.

If it doesn't, you can copy the gps.conf file from the system/etc folder in your ROM of choice and paste it in the same folder on your phone.

Of course, Dlev's ROM is pretty cool. :cool:
[Captivate Android Development] blutruck:
No the file wasn't corrupt. To from KC1 (850mhz band default) to JV6 (1900mhz band default) you need to do the modem dance (link in OP). JV6 won't give 850mhz coverage without forcing that option. I live in an area with 850 mhz only and JV6 wouldn't connect without the modem dance.
[Captivate Android Development] toy028:
JV5, JV6, JV9, JVQ, JW2, KC1 all work well for me. Pick one or just start trying them all. I havent tried JVR yet, whats the results on that modem?
[Captivate Android Development] andi br:
The best one, in my opinion. Good battery and GPS finally working for me.
[Captivate Android Development] Freexter:
with jvr I ment the rom i will use.

thank you
[Captivate Android Development] Freexter:
you mean jvr mosem is the best one for you in the U.S?
[Captivate Android Development] toy028:
JVR Beta rom works very well with Dark Core 3.0 Kernel, Best GB Base so far I think.
[Captivate Android Development] ElCamino:
I just got the Nexsus S 4 days ago have been using iPhone 4. I have rooted and installed CM7 build 150 nightly. Question is I want the Nexsus S; by the way I am on AT&T, was hoping to be able to have download and upload speeds comparable to my iPhone 4, which can gets 1.5 - 2.5 download and 1.0-1.5 upload speeds.

From reading these 200+ pages I see that some have trouble with GPS after changing the modems, so which or is any of these modems good for my Nexsus S? Thanks.
[Captivate Android Development] :
Wrong forum Bud, this is for the Samsung Captivate... not the Nexus S. You need to check out these forums for your phone.
[Captivate Android Development] Ziostilon:
is there a KC1 modem for cwm4
[Captivate Android Development] alexige:
AFAIK CWM3 zips should flash to cwm4 give it a try and report back.
[Captivate Android Development] kobik77:
CWM3 zip files working just fine on CWM4.

You can skip your little test ;)
[Captivate Android Development] wizurdofawwz:
Am I the only one that the *#0011# code does nothing for? What am I missing? Running CM7/Glitch.
[Captivate Android Development] RockRatt:
Samsung codes DO NOT work in CM7. That is what those codes are Samsung codes. So since NOTHING from samsung works in CM7 it wont work for you.

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[Captivate Android Development] cbasse:
Doesn't work with CM7
[Captivate Android Development] wizurdofawwz:
Well crap.

Thanks
[Captivate Android Development] davwman:
Been using jk3 for the past 18hrs and all I can say is is im done looking for modems.

Ryude's Precision v2.5

Suckerpunch 100hz latest

jl2/kp1/jk3 <testing>
[Captivate Android Development] hoopas:
What are findings about it?
[Captivate Android Development] davwman:
Getting better data speeds where jl2 would really struggle. Battery life is outstanding and overall voice and gps quality is great. Went to bed at 11:00pm last night with 87% battery woke up at 2:30am to go to work for some overtime and battery was at 87%! Listened to pandora for an hour on my way in to work and only lost 4% battery.

Ryude's Precision v2.5

Suckerpunch 100hz latest

jl2/kp1/jk3 <testing>
[Captivate Android Development] mjgunn:
This is going to be my first time flashing a modem separately from a rom, do the battery stats have to be reset after flashing a new one?
[Captivate Android Development] davwman:
Nope just flash then reboot

Ryude's Precision v2.5

Suckerpunch 100hz latest

jl2/kp1/jk3 <testing>
[Captivate Android Development] hoopas:
Hmmm, i might be reconsidering. Thanks for the input.
[Captivate Android Development] tiuk:
It sure is. Don't know if you've tried kernels too, but in my experience UV has produced way more noticable effects on battery than any one modem. Currently running SuckerPunch with nkp1 and I swear battery life has doubled.
[Captivate Android Development] hoopas:
Oh yeah. Im running Precision 2.5 also with Suckerpunch. Im thinking i might have a bad battery. Course I got my Cappy just a few days after the release. I read these other guys about how they go x amount of hrs. & even days on a charge. Jealousy i guess lol. Oh well, im not complaining tho.
[Captivate Android Development] zuNcHAN:
Can anyone tell me the difference between WCDMA 850 and 1900 in terms of which is more ideal on the Rogers network (west coast bias would be nice) unless there's a general consensus in North America. I tried some searching but I haven't find my answer yet.

I'm currently using the jk4 modem after switching from jl1, which is why I'm asking.

Edit: I guess I should have posted this in Q/A...thanks in advance though to anyone who replies
[Captivate Android Development] eliminat:
I love the KP1 modem, but it was too flaky for me. At times I would completely lose data access, and even after rebooting the phone couldn't get it back.

JL2 was horrible for me. Terrible data rates, no improvement in battery life, no better signal.

I'm giving JK4 a try at the moment. Speeds seem comparable to KP1, got 2 less GPS satellite though (5 found and locked instead of 7).
[Captivate Android Development] majinzen:
I don't really know too much about it but the layman's version (as it was explained to me) is that 850 is slower but can go though buildings and walls better. 1900 can handle more load, so more people can be on it and it will still keep faster speeds than 850, but doesn't to through buildings as well. I'm using jl2 (Canadian) because it will switch automatically from 850 and 1900. Alot of the Euro modems will stay at 1900 even if I try and force 850. Jk3 and jk4 kept on losing coverage, here in Florida, for my sister and myself, so they weren't viable options for me.
[Captivate Android Development] Dino.:
lol same here, but for more than a day, you have to almost barely touch your phone... unless you have the extended battery...

Anyways in my tests, KP1 has the better battery life.

I also changed to the speedmod kernel recently, I will compare my numbers shortly, but this is what I have for today:

P10.2, Speedmod-K13A 500Hz, ZNKP1

70% left 12h 33m 45s

57% 40m 35s Display

50% 50m 40s Calls

8% 12h 33m 45s Standby

4% 11h 53m 9s Idle

basically calls, texts and random stuff, pretty light today besides calls.

EDIT: I just noticed this was with data off for about half the time lol, fail. Tom will be a better update lol.
[Captivate Android Development] Kionic:
Can anyone tell me the best modem for new york. Im currently using jk4
[Captivate Android Development] india23:
JL2 is a good option. I am near albany and I get great signal/gps
[Captivate Android Development] richuwo11:
Anyone from Ontario, Canada have a modem preference? I am in Kitchener/Waterloo specifically.

I just flashed to Andromeda 2.1 and the included JL2 modem has terrible data speeds for me (~1.2 down, 0.8 up). Haven't tested GPS or call quality yet.

Andromeda 2.0 used kp1, data was incredibly fast (~5.2 down, 1.3 up) but the call quality was not the greatest, but GPS was good.
[Captivate Android Development] JGGW:
I live up in Timmins but as a pilot I test out modems when I am in Toronto (every second or third day). I have found znkp1 and tljl3 to be phenoms on battery power and on gps lock. The telus modem was better for gps lock and for overall speed in benchmark tests...the only drawback is that when I came out of airplane mode I got a "sim card removed, reboot phone" message. Just click ok and it still finds the network and works just fine. This problem wasn't present on znpk1.
[Captivate Android Development] Kionic:
Ok thanks for responding.
[Captivate Android Development] cruiserbax:
Anyone live in Hawaii on? what modems did you find to work best for signal (don't care about battery life or download speeds) sometimes I force it to edge only just to get better signal down in this hole I live in.
[Captivate Android Development] geokilla:
Did you get the roaming message on KP1?

I'm on JK4 right now and it's pretty solid, minus the slightly slower data speeds compared to JL2.
[Captivate Android Development] bgf183:
frequency issue

I am using JL2 modem, but when I follow the steps in the original post and switch to the 850MHz band, I get the little circle on my notification where there should be bars. It seems like with AT&T I can only get JL2 to work on the 1900 band. Anyone else have this?

I'm using a rom from romkitchen (glitterballs kernel with BLN and voodoo)... I don't know if that matters.
[Captivate Android Development] RockRatt:
Just download many different CM7 modems and place them on your sdcard. Try out one everyday or less until you find one you like. I ha e tried and made MANY of my own until I found 4-5 of them that give me great results. I have not had the need for any modem dance. Just start off with jk4 modem, then just flash anything after that until you find one you like. No need for the dialer codes as long as you use a modem that prefers the 850. Unless you are in an area that the 850 doesn't work well/at all for you then I can see your Coleman.

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[Captivate Android Development] wizurdofawwz:
I'm running CM7 #78, Glitch V11 HL @ 1.4ghz, and JP9 modem. Battery life and signal are great so I'm sticking with this for now. I just know I was limited on modems because of CM7 and I wasn't sure what the JP9 was even though it works fine.
[Captivate Android Development] RockRatt:
You can try ANY of the i9000 modems. If you can't find the one you want and make it as I said how in o e of these post. It is very easy. It is the best way to see what works best for your area. If you cannot figure of how to then shoot me a pm with whichever modem you want to try. With CM7 you are not limited at all on which modems you use if they are packaged as a CM7 modem. The i897 modems will work too but you will have super static calls.

I am also on CM7 nightly #80 right now. I am using JJW2 right now but REALLY LIKE JJJV5, TUBJV6, and XXJVR. I always keep all those plus jk4 on my phone and have never had issues at all. If they don't work in your area then just flash the next one until you find one that works for you in your area.

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[Captivate Android Development] Abaddon:
where's ZSJV5?
[Captivate Android Development] melbourne408:
not to be confused, just watched sprski film so I'm a little out there haha. If your looking for

CM7 JJJV5 here is a link from my dropbox.

http://db.tt/J9Pl0tL

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[Captivate Android Development] AnarchoXen:
IDK but I have gone back and forth with a few of the 'top' modems. Seemed basically similar day to day.

I am on JL3 right now and was at the top of Bear Mountain NY (Perkins Drive) and was at full bars and had a perfectly clear convo. Not sure I remember getting much of a signal before.
[Captivate Android Development] darksum:
Anyone here from or around long island NY that could tell me what the best modem for us is?

I've been using JK4 and its been great, just wondering if there's anything better

thanks
[Captivate Android Development] XsceneXhippieX:
ive searched this thread, google, and xda and i think im right about this but the captivate just cannot handle hspa+ speeds right? as in no modem, or edit to the build prop should be able to enable faster data than hsupa? i am confused as hell from the variety of responses ive been getting but to my understanding the cappy wireless data transfer speed limit (down) is 7.2mbps @ hsupa

please someone, anyone, correct me if im wrong or enlighten me further on the subject
[Captivate Android Development] alexige:
Exactly we all wish we could but I believe its a hardware limitation.
[Captivate Android Development] XsceneXhippieX:
BAH! lol samsung pulled a fast one again, at least they havent come out with an identical copy of the captivate thats hspa+ enabled and sell it for $200 more than ours yet though... that would definately fit perfectly into their track record though :p
[Captivate Android Development] manny05:
Isn't that what tmobile did lol ^^^^

Captivate running dlev's latest rom

Talon kernel/snail

Overclocked and undervolt
[Captivate Android Development] geokilla:
They have. It's called the Infuse.
[Captivate Android Development] iluretar:
i don't know if this will be useful to many but in santa cruz, bolivia on viva network jv3 is awesome, best signal with excelent battery life
[Captivate Android Development] brianray14:
What's the overall consensus with band selection? 850 wcdma only or is everyone using all bands set on automatic?
[Captivate Android Development] eliminat:
Automatic - best coverage and battery.
[Captivate Android Development] shoman94:
+ 1 definitely
[Captivate Android Development] JazonX:
Does anyone have the CWM3 flashable zips for the XXJVQ, XXJVR Modems ?
[Captivate Android Development] 4-2ndtwin:
Back out to the Title of this thread and click on the attachment paperclip. They are both in there.
[Captivate Android Development] edgarpoe:
Just thought I'd let everybody know the KG3 modem works great for bell using miui. Had a battery drain problem but after disabling WiFi for GPS heavy drain fixed!
[Captivate Android Development] kobik77:
Signal is better than what you had before?

Which modem was your previous one?
[Captivate Android Development] H3llstorm:
What KG3 modem? :confused:
[Captivate Android Development] RockRatt:
I THOUGHT/THINK that is a modem for the SGS2? I guess it should work on ours too if packaged as a captivate modem? I could be totally wrong here but I think the SGS2 has had some comments about it.

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[Captivate Android Development] geokilla:
Bell Gingerbread modem.

Got link?
[Captivate Android Development] melbourne408:
Wasn't my work but here is a db link

http://db.tt/SpyweWu

No problems at all :)

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[Captivate Android Development] ccrows:
If I'm not mistaken, can't you use Gingerbread modems with Froyo and vice-versa?... :confused:
[Captivate Android Development] alexige:
Just so its known that appears to be a CM7 compatible CWM.
[Captivate Android Development] melbourne408:
Yes, that was referenced towards geokilla, and there is always a modem.bin inside that zip :)

(-edit also for RockRatt.)

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[Captivate Android Development] alexige:
Yea I know just didn't want ppl blindly downloading and getting worked up that it didn't work for them. Personally I was feeling to lazy to odin it on myself.
[Captivate Android Development] ccrows:
For me it doesn't even matter.

My Atrix has never topped 6MB down. Came really close like once...
[Captivate Android Development] geokilla:
I need it to be a normal CWM3. Can't Odin while I'm on vacation ;)
[Captivate Android Development] RockRatt:
Download ANY modem made for your phone (regular cwm3 in your case. Download ANY modem you want to use. Use root explorer and long press and choose extract on both of them one at a time. Then go to the extracted folder and open the NEW modem you want to use and copy the modem.bin file. Then go into the other cwm3 extracted folder, find the modem.bin file, long press and choose delete, then hit the paste button (this will put the NEW modem in your cwm3 format file). Then exit out and long press and change the file name to match the modem. Then long press again and choose zip file. Then go to the ZIP folder, choose copy, exit back into the /sdcard and hit paste. Reboot phone and choose install zip from sdcard, choose zip to install. Then reboot and wahla you have the NEW modem to test out.

I keep 4-5 different modems on my phone after testing them out so I can flash them on the go if I ever I have a signal issue. Just make sure you keep at least one that you KNOW works on your phone.

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[Captivate Android Development] mrsubway:
Can't Tell

Downloaded the SP6160_MODEM_V09.11.03

for my stock cappy. It works fine on all bands, but the upload seems the same. Help?
[Captivate Android Development] mrsubway:
Oksy. Seems I need the i9000 rom. Nuts. Any simple roms that are similar to stock? Thanks.
[Captivate Android Development] VFO:
I have tried several times to extract the modem.bin file from this but I am always getting unsupported compression method errors. Would anyone know how to remedy this? I am using 7zip as my zip manager.
[Captivate Android Development] RockRatt:
Download it to your phone, then you can use root explorer to extract it and then zip it into the correct format of cwm for what you are using.

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[Captivate Android Development] devz3r0:
Added both CWM2 & CWM3 versions to OP of:

I9000UGKG3

2011-Jul-18 18:41:05

SP6160_ARIES_DB221110

Sorry I haven't been around for a while, but I'm still alive. If someone could compile a list of modems that deserve to be in the OP, please do. Send the list to me and I will add them. When more time frees up I will also put up the CM7 / MIUI versions of everything.
[Captivate Android Development] tjsooley:
Agree been using it for 3 days now.
[Captivate Android Development] ccrows:
How is KG3 compared to something like JV6?...
[Captivate Android Development] melbourne408:
KG3 imho is running quite well on cyanogenmod7, usually using JP9 or JJJV6 but this ones seems to be a keeper, inside and outside use doesn't change with constant HSDPA, I'm very happy with it :)

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[Captivate Android Development] edgarpoe:
Running great for my i9000M with Galnet MIUI, happy to finally have the 850 band active.
[Captivate Android Development] FrozenComa:
JW2

I've noticed a lot of MIUI/CM7 users running the JW2 modem but don't see it in the OP or as an attachment with JW2 in the file name. Can we add this to the OP?
[Captivate Android Development] shoman94:
There you go..... now attached for CM7/MIUI
[Captivate Android Development] Xx-Ness-xX:
Thanks!! going to try it right now!
[Captivate Android Development] Crash:
Hi there,

Im running now Apex 9.1 before that i was running Stock GB my signal goes right.

Now with Apex 9.1 my signal always is in roaming could someone guide me for correct modem

Regards
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
what modem are u using right now? try JK4 modem for a start
[Captivate Android Development] Crash:
the i9000ugkc1
[Captivate Android Development] estanenmi:
Kg3 very good battery and signal for me... Using iusacell gsm from mexico

Enviado desde mi GT-I9000 usando Tapatalk
[Captivate Android Development] Crash:
Thanks dude im all ready test that one but still see roaming

hehe