I noticed when I installed the new ROM on my Arc that there are a few basebands mentioned (56. 60. 70. etc). What is the difference between them? Which one is best for me? Are they location specific or is the higher number always newer/better?
CraiulLup said:
I noticed when I installed the new ROM on my Arc that there are a few basebands mentioned (56. 60. 70. etc). What is the difference between them? Which one is best for me? Are they location specific or is the higher number always newer/better?
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Baseband is the software for the CDMA cgipset in your phone (GSM and wirelles). Baseband version represents the software version and offcourse like any software is best to have the latest software . Now, the latest baseband for arc / arc s is BB72... but from my personal experience for better battery life BB70 is the best.
Now, be carefull before flashing any baseband, Kernel and Rom is dependent on this baseband, and certain combinations (basebands and roms) might not work .
Here is my configuration, which i find the best posible :
Baseband : 70
Kernel : Arc night 3.3 Stock or Sirkay if you want OC
Rom : JJ`s Hybrid Rom 3.2 stable
not the latest is the best, it's location specific! See Flashing a baseband and why you should do it. Optimum baseband means harmony between battery life and signal reception. Try to look in the thread for your location, if it is not there, try experimenting with various basebands (make few phone calls before switching to another). For custom ROMs its best to ask its developer.
tigermess said:
not the latest is the best, it's location specific! See Flashing a baseband and why you should do it. Optimum baseband means harmony between battery life and signal reception. Try to look in the thread for your location, if it is not there, try experimenting with various basebands (make few phone calls before switching to another). For custom ROMs its best to ask its developer.
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The person who asked the question is in same country with me and has same gsm provider........
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i really want to know this encase i dont brick my phone and having to go through a formal reset of resetting my phone when installing another custom ROM
i hope someone can answer this ASAP thanks
and what custom kernel is needed for cyanogenmod7.2
There are plenty of threads about this, simply put: it's the software that controls the radio. If you want a better description search for one of the other threads.
And the custom rom will have the recommended baseband, if you already have it you won't need to reflash.
Sent from my LT18i
The baseband is a subsystem of the phone that controls radio communications. It controls cellular hardware and communications with cell towers.
The FXP team bundles their kernel along with their CM releases. (It's the boot.img in the zip).
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The closest I got was the MIUI ROM that's up on the front page of the development forum right now. It was so close to working. It said "No SIM Card" but the calls worked!! And the -36 baseband was recognized! The only problem was that with that status message, the phone would not allow me to save any APN settings, therefore I could not get data access.
I also tried it with the -42 baseband. These should be the newest AT&T specific basebands available that are AT&T specific.
The real problem is, I can install 62 just fine, but it only supports the slower HSPA data speeds as these are for the R800i.
I don't really expect a solution but I thought I'd ask
akhomerun said:
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The closest I got was the MIUI ROM that's up on the front page of the development forum right now. It was so close to working. It said "No SIM Card" but the calls worked!! And the -36 baseband was recognized! The only problem was that with that status message, the phone would not allow me to save any APN settings, therefore I could not get data access.
I also tried it with the -42 baseband. These should be the newest AT&T specific basebands available that are AT&T specific.
The real problem is, I can install 62 just fine, but it only supports the slower HSPA data speeds as these are for the R800i.
I don't really expect a solution but I thought I'd ask
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I am running CM9 (Cyanogenmod9) FXP127 with Mjolnir Kernel and modules, and I have hspa+ and it is a great ICS rom in my opinion:laugh:
I am running CM9 (Cyanogenmod9) FXP127 with Mjolnir Kernel and modules, and I have hspa+ and it is a great ICS rom in my opinion
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Thanks! Do you use a specific CM9 build?
Also, which baseband do you use?
Do you have the call volume problems that many CM9 builds have? What about your proximity sensor?
akhomerun said:
Thanks! Do you use a specific CM9 build?
Also, which baseband do you use?
Do you have the call volume problems that many CM9 builds have? What about your proximity sensor?
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I run FXP127 which I beleive was released fairly recently, Video does not work... ALTHOUGH if after installation you flash the Mjolnir4 Kernel and the modules (wont get wifi if you dont install the modules) the video works fine... the only problems I am having is the proximity sensor (just realized that today) as long as you dont leave the number pad up and close it when you dont need it, it doesnt bother me much. I am however going to research a fix for it this weekend.
baseband -62 It runs at the same speed as with at&t's newest BB I flashed back and forth from stock to CM9 ran speed test results are identical
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I run FXP127 which I beleive was released fairly recently, Video does not work... ALTHOUGH if after installation you flash the Mjolnir4 Kernel and the modules (wont get wifi if you dont install the modules) the video works fine... the only problems I am having is the proximity sensor (just realized that today) as long as you dont leave the number pad up and close it when you dont need it, it doesnt bother me much. I am however going to research a fix for it this weekend.
baseband -62 It runs at the same speed as with at&t's newest BB I flashed back and forth from stock to CM9 ran speed test results are identical
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Thanks again. The proximity sensor is one of those really tricky things. I don't mind Bluetooth audio not working, and other minor things like that. Video does have to work for me.
Actually I never had a problem with a non-working proximity sensor, except for Skype handling it very poorly. So I basically need it to work.
I have gotten all ICS roms that I've tried working on my AT&T play 4G(lol 4g). On some I may manually set the APN. I've tried KA11-14 Rom, Xdarkmario's Rom in .42 & .62 Firmware with Doomkernel ICS beta v.3, & CM9(can't remember which build) with CM's Kernel & recommended FW. I haven't tested for differences in speeds(data), but I got the H signal on all.
Edit** In NY area I hear that the. 42 FW with -56 baseband gets better call reception & less drops then newer .62 fw.
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what is a baseband and example as I still don't understand and also what is the difference between and why it varies and especially is baseband 56 good? thanks for your time explain if you did
also does baseband determines country and can it be updated and lastly what happens if 56 flashes 62 ROM.
Sent from my Xperia Play (R800i)
Baseband is the frequency ur phone transmit. Higher the baseband better reception. Tho it may consume ur battery faster than the lower 1s. So thats what baseband is.
As for flashing, all the custom rom require higher baseband. Reason is we're not on the same country/area & our coverage may differ from 1 another. So having higher baseband on custom rom determind whether u get ur connection or not.
Regards,
Sdojoin
sdojoin said:
Baseband is the frequency ur phone transmit. Higher the baseband better reception. Tho it may consume ur battery faster than the lower 1s. So thats what baseband is.
As for flashing, all the custom rom require higher baseband. Reason is we're not on the same country/area & our coverage may differ from 1 another. So having higher baseband on custom rom determind whether u get ur connection or not.
Regards,
Sdojoin
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Thanks ever so much replying to my topic ... now I know
Hello.
Quick questions:
- Can the baseband/radio/modem (same thing, right?) be changed on a rooted S-ON HOX? Saw an old thread saying it can, but im not convinced..
- Where can i find information of different RILs, basebands and their compatibility
- Are there any reason for changing the baseband or RIL, and is it worth it? This is individual, but give me your shot.
I used GetRIL to change the RIL to what it recommended.. When i rebooted the phone, i had no GSM coverage.. Not the best first time experience with modified RIL...
Thanks in advance!
TwinA
Anyone...?
TwinAdk said:
1. Can the baseband/radio/modem (same thing, right?) be changed on a rooted S-ON HOX? Saw an old thread saying it can, but im not convinced..
2. Where can i find information of different RILs, basebands and their compatibility
3. Are there any reason for changing the baseband or RIL, and is it worth it? This is individual, but give me your shot.
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1. Yes, there is a thread called shipped radio collection with flashable zips, but I don't recommend messing with those.
2. Don't know. Sorry.
3. If you get no GSM reception after flashing a new ROM. It is pointless to change RIL just out of curiosity.
Some ROMs, including ICJ, require a special version of getRIL to be used: 0.94b if I remember right. Maybe that caused the issues for you.
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Hello all. I have a I9195T (Telstra, Australia - Serranoltexx), which I took the plunge and rooted (thank you arco68!) and then installed CM10.2 direct from the CM wiki page. This is working great, but I am bit confused as to how the modem works. I appear to have retained my baseband (phew!), but wonder how this translates to using other custom ROM's from XDA etc.
If they are made for a different baseband (but for I9195) is it possible to backup the MODEM firmware, flash another ROM and then flash the MODEM over again to retain the baseband? If this is possible where do I find the MODEM firmware to back it up? I've had a search but I think I am missing the really low level understanding of how the MODEM itself fits into the ROM picture.
Any help appreciated, even if its just a search term suggestion or link.
edit: I should put my baseband is I9195TDVUAMH1, using 1800mhz LTE.
DroidNine said:
Hello all. I have a I9195T (Telstra, Australia - Serranoltexx), which I took the plunge and rooted (thank you arco68!) and then installed CM10.2 direct from the CM wiki page. This is working great, but I am bit confused as to how the modem works. I appear to have retained my baseband (phew!), but wonder how this translates to using other custom ROM's from XDA etc.
If they are made for a different baseband (but for I9195) is it possible to backup the MODEM firmware, flash another ROM and then flash the MODEM over again to retain the baseband? If this is possible where do I find the MODEM firmware to back it up? I've had a search but I think I am missing the really low level understanding of how the MODEM itself fits into the ROM picture.
Any help appreciated, even if its just a search term suggestion or link.
edit: I should put my baseband is I9195TDVUAMH1, using 1800mhz LTE.
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As far as i know our devices does not have any limitations concerning flashing ROMs and having an "incorrect" Modem.
I would recommend though to have always the latest modem.
DroidNine said:
Hello all. I have a I9195T (Telstra, Australia - Serranoltexx), which I took the plunge and rooted (thank you arco68!) and then installed CM10.2 direct from the CM wiki page. This is working great, but I am bit confused as to how the modem works. I appear to have retained my baseband (phew!), but wonder how this translates to using other custom ROM's from XDA etc.
If they are made for a different baseband (but for I9195) is it possible to backup the MODEM firmware, flash another ROM and then flash the MODEM over again to retain the baseband? If this is possible where do I find the MODEM firmware to back it up? I've had a search but I think I am missing the really low level understanding of how the MODEM itself fits into the ROM picture.
Any help appreciated, even if its just a search term suggestion or link.
edit: I should put my baseband is I9195TDVUAMH1, using 1800mhz LTE.
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You can get some more info via this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2545784