(Q)What exactly is a modem? - Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Ok so I'm seeing all of thesse posts about modems, I come from a samsung moment so I have literally no idea what anybody is talking about. So will somebody please explain?
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Its what gives the phone its signal..depending on the modem it determines if you have great signal or poor signal, and usually updates to towers.
In essence its the radio version and usually the newest the better but varies between location.
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prochargedls2 said:
Ok so I'm seeing all of thesse posts about modems, I come from a samsung moment so I have literally no idea what anybody is talking about. So will somebody please explain?
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If im not mistaken their were modems on the moment too haha

XxLostSoulxX said:
If im not mistaken their were modems on the moment too haha
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Yes there were modems but I didn't really care much as I could barely play games on it, it was my beat up phone. Hence the otterbox.
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Big Goron said:
Its what gives the phone its signal..depending on the modem it determines if you have great signal or poor signal, and usually updates to towers.
In essence its the radio version and usually the newest the better but varies between location.
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Ok, so if I never changed it and all I've done since stock unrooted was root it and go between clean gb, and marcusant, and am currently now on cm9, would it have changed from ei22 to el30? I'm very confused, I'm a n00b and I have no knowledge about modems. Please explain. Thank you
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Nope flashing a rom doesn't change the modem you'll need to flash the modem via odin or a delta depending on what modem your on.
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So, if I want to flash to el30 while on cm9 what will I benefit from that?
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prochargedls2 said:
So, if I want to flash to el30 while on cm9 what will I benefit from that?
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Usually yes...most updated "usually" gets better results but always and I mean always depends on location. So really any modem would be beneificial.
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Its the box that you connect to go to the web. I have the blazing fast 56k modem. It kills my 28.8k modem any day! You can find it by listening to the box that makes the noise when you connect. Its legendary.

gastricpenguin said:
Its the box that you connect to go to the web. I have the blazing fast 56k modem. It kills my 28.8k modem any day! You can find it by listening to the box that makes the noise when you connect. Its legendary.
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Seriously...
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prochargedls2 said:
Seriously...
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He's a known troll ignore him
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I think he's already been terminated under this new user name.
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Random noobish question - on cm9 can I odin a new modem will it work or do I have to restore to stock then flash modem then flash cm9?
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xtrezpasor said:
Random noobish question - on cm9 can I odin a new modem will it work or do I have to restore to stock then flash modem then flash cm9?
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You can odin it on mtd doesn't matter.
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Big Goron said:
You can odin it on mtd doesn't matter.
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Thanks! Because this el30 modem is killing my battery... I think...
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xtrezpasor said:
Thanks! Because this el30 modem is killing my battery... I think...
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You can Odin the EC05 or earlier then. There is no modem tar for the EI22.
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[Q] AOSP Lockscreen for EC05?

Has there been an update for EC05? I really like that lock screen.
It has been posted for both bonsia and srf. So what rom are you using?
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I'm on the stock rom .
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I'm on the stock rom .
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I don't think anyone has made one yet. Il do it 2moro. Can you give me just the android.policy.jar so I don't have to dl the hole rom
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Where do I get that? And how do I get it to you?
MysteryEmotionz said:
I don't think anyone has made one yet. Il do it 2moro. Can you give me just the android.policy.jar so I don't have to dl the hole rom
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Here ya go. Im stock
zanderman112 said:
Here ya go. Im stock
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Thank you
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MysteryEmotionz said:
Thank you
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No problem. Glad to help any way i can.
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Just an update, I switched Rom's from Stock to Syndicate Frozen and picked up the lockscreen there. I do not need this anymore, but you can still update it for those who want it on the stock Rom. Thanks for the efforts.
PS - The Syndicate Frozen Rom with the Twilight Zone Kernel is freakin' amazing. My phone is much faster than I ever thought it would be. ;D
Yes please. I have been waiting for an eco5 stock aosp. It would be great i u could develop this. Thanks in advance.
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What would be a difference between EC05 and the AOSP from one of the ROMs?
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What would be a difference between EC05 and the AOSP from one of the ROMs?
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I thought that also and have tried to flash prolly 5 or 6 different ones and cant seem to get it to work. I am still rfs with cwm 2. So i obviously made sure to not use and ext4 version. They say install complete, but no dice.
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The eb13 one works just fine. I flashed it out of curiosity and it worked no issues. Been running it for a few days.
I'm not on stock though. I'm on syndicates ec05 rom
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Quis89 said:
The eb13 one works just fine. I flashed it out of curiosity and it worked no issues. Been running it for a few days.
I'm not on stock though. I'm on syndicates ec05 rom
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Why wouldn't you flash the one made for syndicate.
The problem with flashing something that's not made for particular roms is certain hacks/mods will not function correctly and cause problems. Flashing something designed for eb13 on ec05 is bad also as there has been changes to the .jar and coding so **** ain't lining up right. It may be minor or major but I can gyrante something is gonna break
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MysteryEmotionz said:
Why wouldn't you flash the one made for syndicate.
The problem with flashing something that's not made for particular roms is certain hacks/mods will not function correctly and cause problems. Flashing something designed for eb13 on ec05 is bad also as there has been changes to the .jar and coding so **** ain't lining up right. It may be minor or major but I can gyrante something is gonna break
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This. It's right there in the second post...
Any progress on an ec05 aosp lockscreen?
chris41g said:
Any progress on an ec05 aosp lockscreen?
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I'm sorry I've just been busy with more personal issues. Idk if you read my thread but im dealing with a loss of a family member
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No worries man, sorry about your loss.. I haven't actually read it. Didn't mean to come off as demanding or anything.. not my style. Sorry again.
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If anyone is adventurous they can use this simple DIY guide. I've used it when new roms come out cause I don't like waiting around for someone to do it. It's handy. Amosher13's DIY: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=969354
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Why wouldn't you flash the one made for syndicate.
The problem with flashing something that's not made for particular roms is certain hacks/mods will not function correctly and cause problems. Flashing something designed for eb13 on ec05 is bad also as there has been changes to the .jar and coding so **** ain't lining up right. It may be minor or major but I can gyrante something is gonna break
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Going on two weeks...
Havent had the chance to flash the appropriate one nor have I ran into a need to do so as my phone is functioning just fine as is...

[Q] One week deep. LOS/Sleepy Radio software or radio based?

I like the hardware but this loss of service thing is annoying.
Has anyone determined if this is a software issue? Sprints network isnt great but my evo 3d fares much better.
Ive read around on the internet and I THOUGHT I read a post that mentioned a user reverting to EG30 which solved his/her problem. Only thing that isnt positive is whether the user reverted to software EG30 or baseband EG30.
Any insight into this issue, how to revert to an earlier software version? Ive tried various radios but not software. I appreciate your time.
I'm having same problem....my evo 3d had no problem with Los but my e4gt is terrible where I live.....I was told to try different modems but I tried FCO7 AND FC14 still the same.
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ScubaSteev said:
I'm having same problem....my evo 3d had no problem with Los but my e4gt is terrible where I live.....I was told to try different modems but I tried FCO7 AND FC14 still the same.
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I'm using eg30 at the moment...it's not horrible. I'm on the stock el29 software.
You flashed the FCxx radios? Which software are you on? Thanks.
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tailsthecat3 said:
I'm using eg30 at the moment...it's not horrible. I'm on the stock el29 software.
You flashed the FCxx radios? Which software are you on? Thanks.
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Flash el29 modem?
nabbed said:
Flash el29 modem?
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Yes I have. That's what the phone came with. Used el13 and el26 too. This is my first run with eg30
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tailsthecat3 said:
I like the hardware but this loss of service thing is annoying.
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Hmm, what do you mean by "loss of service"?
This is a term used specifically to describe losing service while the phone says it has service...
nabbed said:
Hmm, what do you mean by "loss of service"?
This is a term used specifically to describe losing service while the phone says it has service...
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Ok, maybe that is incorrect.
Just using it, for example sending a tweet or an email, one may send immediately. Then if I choose to refresh or send a second tweet/email right after, the transmission arrows dont light up for a while. Its like the radio is going to sleep way too fast and it takes even longer to wake up and complete the transaction. Enabling/disabling fast dormancy doesnt seem to make a difference.
Edit: under these conditions, I never get the "no signal" icon. Just seems the radio is sleepy
Well I asked around because my signal sucks but I called sprint and they said my area has really good service.....but people told me to try FCO4 and FC14 and FCO7 that might help so I did......nothing helped.
I just looked it says I'm using el29 on my kernal and FCO7 under baseband.......not sure if that helps,ill try to find out more and if it helps ill let you know
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ScubaSteev said:
Well I asked around because my signal sucks but I called sprint and they said my area has really good service.....but people told me to try FCO4 and FC14 and FCO7 that might help so I did......nothing helped.
I just looked it says I'm using el29 on my kernal and FCO7 under baseband.......not sure if that helps,ill try to find out more and if it helps ill let you know
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I've been using eg30 all night and so far, knock on wood, its been working pretty well.
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You just downloaded the eg30.zip then flashed it?
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If not then manually install a different PRL, so you can connect to closer towers in your area, and don't forget to update profile and prl in settings>about phone> system updates
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You just downloaded the eg30.zip then flashed it?
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Yeah. I got it from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459529
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xST4T1K said:
If not then manually install a different PRL, so you can connect to closer towers in your area, and don't forget to update profile and prl in settings>about phone> system updates
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The only prl that I think would help is the corporate 11115 prl.
Any other suggestions?
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tailsthecat3 said:
The only prl that I think would help is the corporate 11115 prl.
Any other suggestions?
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Grab a bottle of whiskey, get your 30-30 and have some fun with your Korean paperweight lol jk
Keep trying different modems man, I used to get some ****ty service with EL29 on this phone but on FC18 I get some crazy speeds, with very little reception.
xST4T1K said:
Grab a bottle of whiskey, get your 30-30 and have some fun with your Korean paperweight lol jk
Keep trying different modems man, I used to get some ****ty service with EL29 on this phone but on FC18 I get some crazy speeds, with very little reception.
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Fc18, eh? Thanks.
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Where can I find FC18 at
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ScubaSteev said:
Where can I find FC18 at
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Try here. Not sure if they're flashable. Didn't read the thread. Be careful.
http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showt...-FC07-FC05-FB27-FB15-EL29-EL26-EL13-EG30-EK02
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Los on this phone is when you have a circle with line thru it the only thing that fixed that was reboot sometimes toggle airplane mode but they fixed that long ago . Now some ics had similar problems but had a lot to do with your signal strength...
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Yeah, thanks.
Title adjusted.
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I was able to restore from ICS to GB

It was an accident last night lol, but I remember seeing somewhere on it that someone said it couldn't be done, if anyone ever wanted to do it, just let me know, silly thought I know, but just in case.
Post it. I am sure someone will find it useful. Heck, I might if I dont like ICS.
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U need the radio u ....wouldn't be able to get 3g 4g 2g or any network
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don728871 said:
U need the radio u ....wouldn't be able to get 3g 4g 2g or any network
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Sorry, misunderstood your post, wasn't very specific.
Unconn said:
Post it. I am sure someone will find it useful. Heck, I might if I dont like ICS.
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Just flash the Stock GB through Odin, that's all I did, complete accident. But it worked lol, I was like why does my ICS look like that? and checked, sure enough it was GB.
pimpsuprazx said:
You're mistaken, I was using darkside's rom, flashed back to stock GB, and re-flashed stock ICS with no radio issues.
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pimpsuprazx said:
Just flash the Stock GB through Odin, that's all I did, complete accident. But it worked lol, I was like why does my ICS look like that? and checked, sure enough it was GB.
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Of course when you flash with Odin it flashed the modem with it. So he's not mistaken'd.
The only way you can get an ICS radio to work with GB is if they modified it and removed the ICS RIL files in the modem and vice versa for ICS radio's to work on GB which most of the Dev's did in their ROM selection. That's why you see modified modem in their OP's at times.
I had ics on my telus phone and proceeded to restore my phone due to issues and when I rebooted I was running gingerbread.
So loaded up kies to do a update to ics and said I couldn't so i took a look and was running lle4 in gingerbread and everything ran fine.
I had to manually upgrade go ics through cwm after
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Beefvvl said:
Of course when you flash with Odin it flashed the modem with it. So he's not mistaken'd.
The only way you can get an ICS radio to work with GB is if they modified it and removed the ICS RIL files in the modem and vice versa for ICS radio's to work on GB which most of the Dev's did in their ROM selection. That's why you see modified modem in their OP's at times.
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THIS
lol You can odin to anything because stock odins carry ROM kernel modem and recovery...
However if you RESTORE from a BACKUP it may or may not give you problems. depends if the radio is modified or not.
Yea well i got a gb kernel with an ics radio on a froyo rom with the launcher from eclair with the i9100 processor in a t989 with a galaxy note screen, a sk4g keyboard and the s3 battery cover....and im eating a donut. So whuddup now btw...not exactly the greatest thread ive ever clicked on round here. Just sayin lol oh yeah DUDE...then it transforms into a dell
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theUsualSuspexx said:
Yea well i got a gb kernel with an ics radio on a froyo rom with the launcher from eclair with the i9100 processor in a t989 with a galaxy note screen, a sk4g keyboard and the s3 battery cover....and im eating a donut. So whuddup now btw...not exactly the greatest thread ive ever clicked on round here. Just sayin lol oh yeah DUDE...then it transforms into a dell
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This had no use what so ever to this thread.
cool story bro.
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Where can I find the stock gb Odin file? My girlfriend doesn't like ics update. She complains too much about lag and app hangs. I want to revert her phone back to stock gb. Can anyone post a link of where I can download it from? Thank you in advance!
Never mind I just found the link. Here ill post it just in case anyone else needs it
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513359
ooops.
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don728871 said:
U need the radio u ....wouldn't be able to get 3g 4g 2g or any network
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nah itmakes no difference, i thought it was common knowledge that you could nandroid back to gb..just that there will be a few kinks here and there

OTA ICS update Epic Touch 4g on Boost

Just received the ICS update prompt. Is it safe to do so being on Boost?
So you are a boost customer and got ics ota notification? That can't be bad.
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Yes on boost service and received ota ics notification update.
What build?
Please post which version you end up with. Suspect FF18 but hey, wishful thinking never has stopped!
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What build?
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4.0.4
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4.0.4
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And you are currently on. EL29/Gingerbread based ROM? Mostly likely FF18... take it that it doesn't tell you?
Febby said:
And you are currently on. EL29/Gingerbread based ROM? Mostly likely FF18... take it that it doesn't tell you?
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Yes currently on EL29 Gingerbread. Phone is stock. Update does not tell me if its build FF18. It only says it Android 4.0.4 update.
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Yes currently on EL29 Gingerbread. Phone is stock. Update does not tell me if its build FF18. It only says it Android 4.0.4 update.
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Any chance you can pull the update out of cache if you haven't updated?
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Grrr... Double post..
Ok, wtf..
bump, I got this too. Do I install? Worth it? Will I lose 3g?
Also receiving update, but on page plus....
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Been wondering about the update also would love to get rid of gingerbread but don't want to get rid of the settings for boost....don't have the money right now to reflash lol
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Im not familiar with the process to flash to boost but whats even better is you guys now have ICS rom leaks specific to boost now
Not a boost user but have seen posts from users where flashing / updating doesn't wipe settings.
If it would, then theoretically a nandroid would take you back.
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Off to jelly bean I go then lml
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kilogramz718 said:
Off to jelly bean I go then lml
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There's a user here on some of the boost posts, Brooklyn?, something that's pretty sharp. May wanna find them first.
:Edit: >>>This guy.. I'd talk to them first. Brooksyx
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MoHoGalore said:
There's a user here on some of the boost posts, Brooklyn?, something that's pretty sharp. May wanna find them first.
:Edit: >>>This guy.. I'd talk to them first. Brooksyx
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Ha guess I'm pretty famous around here
Anyways from what I have found is that no rom I have flashed on this phone has messes up the radio settings where all the carrier settings are stored. You should be fine. But that being said flash at your own risk ha.
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brooksyx said:
Ha guess I'm pretty famous around here
Anyways from what I have found is that no rom I have flashed on this phone has messes up the radio settings where all the carrier settings are stored. You should be fine. But that being said flash at your own risk ha.
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Meh, it's was your avatar that I remembered.
Thank you for chiming in. I remembered seeing the posts but couldn't find them for a reference. This worked out though.:good:

On EG 30 going to FI 27

I'm on latest Kuban Blue ROM. Noticed it is FI 27 based..I'm on EG 30...Can I upgrade to FI 27 or does it not even matter?
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If you're on the latest ROM, you're FI27... are you talking about the modem?
Yes...baseband for me is EG 30
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Agent Droid said:
Yes...baseband for me is EG 30
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If it works for you, then keep with it. You're free to try any modem, but you aren't bound by the ROM version.
Mac of York said:
If it works for you, then keep with it. You're free to try any modem, but you aren't bound by the ROM version.
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Do the different modems mean anything.... is one better than the other
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Agent Droid said:
Do the different modems mean anything.... is one better than the other
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If you're getting good signal/data speeds, stick with what you have. It really matters on your location. For me, FF18 is the best but for others, FF27, FH13, etc...
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Do the different modems mean anything.... is one better than the other
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Modems are area/device dependent.
Meaning, what might work well for me, might not work well for you.
You can try any modem with any build. Try the latest and see if your speeds improve or not. Might find that what you have is the best for you, might not.
(some say to update profile/prl after each time you change, i for one, don't see improvement doing that, but try it)
: edit: From fi03 forward, 4g speeds increase due to changes of Wimax settings. So if 4g is a player for you, keep that in mind
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