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SGH T989D Radio/kernel

hey guys whats up. Just wondering if anyone can help me as ive currently been SMS'Less for over 3 weeks (FU#$KING ANNOYING)
Anyways ive installed numerous different OS' and Radios but nothing has seemed to restore functionality to my poor text messages and its fu#$ING WITH ME MENTALLY P(gonna cry soon)
Anyways. Can anyone tell me what is the most guarenteed Radio/Kernal Combo for the Galaxy S2X T989D (Im currently with Mobilicity) and live in Toronto, Canada. Thank you so much and i bless you with the highest abundance!
P.S I've installed GO SMS PRO and it didnt do ****.

alignwith9 said:
hey guys whats up. Just wondering if anyone can help me as ive currently been SMS'Less for over 3 weeks (FU#$KING ANNOYING)
Anyways ive installed numerous different OS' and Radios but nothing has seemed to restore functionality to my poor text messages and its fu#$ING WITH ME MENTALLY P(gonna cry soon)
Anyways. Can anyone tell me what is the most guarenteed Radio/Kernal Combo for the Galaxy S2X T989D (Im currently with Mobilicity) and live in Toronto, Canada. Thank you so much and i bless you with the highest abundance!
P.S I've installed GO SMS PRO and it didnt do ****.
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If you are getting a good cell signal and your calls are working fine, I don't think it's the radio. I'm on Wind and have had no issues with any of the radios/roms I've tried. Try going back to stock radio and rom and see if that helps. Otherwise it could be a bad phone or something with mobilicity's service.

Well for my phone i like the Darkside Venom kernel and the UVLG3 Radio/Modem. Increases data speeds and cell range by 3x.

Apn settings?
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[Q] Strange service issue with unlocked S3 on T-Mobile

Greetings everyone! I'm a long-time lurker on this site, but have a bizarre problem that I need help with. I've searched all over, and haven't found anyone with this issue. Hopefully someone here can help! Ok, here it goes.
I purchased a used AT&T Galaxy S3, unlocked it, and put it on a T-Mobile prepaid plan. Everything works properly (calls, texts, data, etc.). But when I get to work I have the problem. While I'm in my building, the phone will show full bars for service, but it tells me it's not connected to any network when I try to do anything. If I try to make a call, it says for emergency calls only. Basically it acts the same as if the bill hadn't been paid, so they suspend your service while the phone still shows a signal. As soon as I leave the building, everything comes back as normal.
At first I was thinking the building was a dead zone, but it doesn't add up. Everyone else at work is always on their cell phones walking all around, and I've asked around to see if anyone else had these problems. Everyone says they have no reception issues at all, coming from people on various networks. Also, if it were a dead zone, I wouldn't think it'd be showing fluctuating signal bars. So I'm stumped, and desperately need to figure this out. Any ideas?

Tried a different modem?
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lonz358 said:
Tried a different modem?
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I tried three different modems this morning. No luck. Anyone have any other ideas?

damdlux said:
I tried three different modems this morning. No luck. Anyone have any other ideas?
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Flash a T-mobile ROM ? Since it's unlocked why not flash a stock or close to stock T-mobile ROM. A conflict of some sorts there

hednik said:
Flash a T-mobile ROM ? Since it's unlocked why not flash a stock or close to stock T-mobile ROM. A conflict of some sorts there
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Would I be able to get a stock T-mobile rom without having to downgrade from 4.1? The only one I could find was for 4.0.4.

damdlux said:
Would I be able to get a stock T-mobile rom without having to downgrade from 4.1? The only one I could find was for 4.0.4.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687
UVDLJA I believe it is is the t mobile stock one with root injected you can flash with odin
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Ok, so an update on this situation. I flashed the T-Mobile stock firmware via Odin as suggested. I tried that with a combination of different modems, and nothing worked. I finally caved and bought a T-Mobile S3 T999, which arrived last night. On my way to work I had 4G just about the whole way, seemingly great service. As soon as I got inside, the problem was back. Five bars, no service (now saying not registered on network). I'm starting to wonder if it's the fault of the S3 in general having poor signal quality, or if it's T-Mobile service. I'm hoping maybe someone else has some new ideas to try out, or suggestions on if I should get a different phone or network.

damdlux said:
Ok, so an update on this situation. I flashed the T-Mobile stock firmware via Odin as suggested. I tried that with a combination of different modems, and nothing worked. I finally caved and bought a T-Mobile S3 T999, which arrived last night. On my way to work I had 4G just about the whole way, seemingly great service. As soon as I got inside, the problem was back. Five bars, no service (now saying not registered on network). I'm starting to wonder if it's the fault of the S3 in general having poor signal quality, or if it's T-Mobile service. I'm hoping maybe someone else has some new ideas to try out, or suggestions on if I should get a different phone or network.
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Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36801042&postcount=4
Dunno if it's gonna work but can't hurt to try.

[Q] Tmobile unlocked with att sim still connecting to tmo servers

Just like the headers says,
I unlocked my tmobile phone a few days ago, I had to downgrade from 4.1.2 to 4.1.1 in order to do so. Problem is that although it shows att on my lock screen, when i try to upgrade back to 4.1.2 it tries to go to tmobile's servers instead of going to att and upgrading to their software. I also get an invalid sim error when i turn on wifi calling and i have no 4GLTE....just 4G. I setup and saved a couple of APN's but it still tries to upgrade from tmobile. Texting and MMS work good and i have tried all of the standard settings on the phone with no luck as well. Am i correct in guessing that it is not the hardware but instead is the software trying to phone back to tmobile. I want a simple factory image from att,BUT my phone is an 889 and i am not sure what image to flash to it. It is also at the moment rooted but if it unroots after the flash i will just re-root it afterwards.
What i am hoping for is that if i get att's software on it ,it will upgrade from att.
Thanks.

Sounds of your trying to upgrade from the phone it self. don't
Dude just flash a stock Rom, clean Rom is what most use. You'll find it in the development section. That way you don't have all the bloat that AT&T adds in the firmware.. JUST make sure it has no modem, cuz that you don't want to do!!.
You don't want to flash a AT&T modem on a T-Mobile GN2. Would just give you boot loops..
Your IN the same boat my buddy was in. He has the same phone you do. So I flashed a AT&T custom Rom on his phone after the unlock process. Then after a few days told him to upgrade back to the newest modem from TMO.
As a side note I changed his model in his build prop to a I317. Just too c what would happen. But lo and behold I had his phone next to mine the other day. LTE area, checked mine and his we're both on AT&T LTE network. LTE 14
Oh yeah let me state that I did no AWS bands unlocking thing. Was just kinda amazed that he was getting LTE from att, on a TMO GN2.
Just my 2¢®
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Bajanman said:
Sounds of your trying to upgrade from the phone it self. don't
Dude just flash a stock Rom, clean Rom is what most use. You'll find it in the development section. That way you don't have all the bloat that AT&T adds in the firmware.. JUST make sure it has no modem, cuz that you don't want to do!!.
You don't want to flash a AT&T modem on a T-Mobile GN2. Would just give you boot loops..
Your IN the same boat my buddy was in. He has the same phone you do. So I flashed a AT&T custom Rom on his phone after the unlock process. Then after a few days told him to upgrade back to the newest modem from TMO.
As a side note I changed his model in his build prop to a I317. Just too c what would happen. But lo and behold I had his phone next to mine the other day. LTE area, checked mine and his we're both on AT&T LTE network. LTE 14
Oh yeah let me state that I did no AWS bands unlocking thing. Was just kinda amazed that he was getting LTE from att, on a TMO GN2.
Just my 2¢®
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Thanks for the info.
I understand the what but not the how....if that makes sense. There are some things i like that come stock like s pen...etc. But with all of the acronyms, i am kind of lost.

Ghostnotes1221 said:
Thanks for the info.
I understand the what but not the how....if that makes sense. There are some things i like that come stock like s pen...etc. But with all of the acronyms, i am kind of lost.
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I am still on the fence on how about going to do this. If someone can point me to the proper files(that's my biggest problem) I think i can do the rest.
Thanks.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1986893
This is what you want to install.
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Unexplained weak signal and poor reception on an unlocked i317m, please help!

Hi all, this is my first time posting in these forums.
I've recently purchased a used rogers model i317m galaxy note 2 and used the dialer code so I could use it on Telus.
Since doing so, I have experienced intermittent, unexplainable signal drops, especially going into indoor areas. I have a friend with the same model phone, but Telus stock, and we have compared signal strength over the last two weeks. In a friends basement, he gets full reception on his note 2, while I get nothing.
In dealing with this issue, I have perused these forums for weeks. A variety of threads in the various note 2 forums all point to something fishy going on with galaxy note 2's that have been unlocked with the dialer code, and no conclusive evidence or answers regarding what the problem is, or how it can be fixed. It seems like those threads simply die because people cannot provide an explanation.
I have taken the phone to multiple repair shops, but their answers were all varying and they were more interested in trying to sell me on replacing the main board for $300 than helping me (no idea if it would actually fix anything if it's software related). I originally thought it could be a hardware antenna issue, but looking online and inquiring at the shops, antenna problems are so rare they don't even have stock, and have never been asked to replace one.
I doubt it's a hardware problem, and the other loose threads regarding this issue seem to confirm that it is software related, and only happens to dialer unlocked note 2's. And since I am getting reception (3bars and let outside, 1 bar and no data inside), the antennas do seem to be working.
ive tried a variety of solutions suggested on* the forums, but to no avail.
1) factory reset, no results
2) new sim card, no results
3) flashing a stock Telus rom, changing csc code, nothing
4) flashing new telus radio (even though I know rogers, Telus, sasktel all use the same radio), nothing
5) flashing aws band, made reception worse (maybe)
6) using *#*#2236# code, changing options, nothing
7) calling Telus, explaining the situation, having them make sure everything was fine on their side. Everything checked out and the Telus guy was equally confused by the problem.
8) main Samsung tech support, same issue. The representative was confused as well, and started cruising xda to try to help me!
This has been incredibly frustrating. The signal drop is so bad it basically renders the phone unusable. Right now I'm sitting in a house on the main floor on wifi next to big windows, and I'm getting one bar of reception and no data at all. On my nexus in the same room I was getting full signal.
The only thing I haven't tried is flashing modded baseband radios, but another person with the same problem on xda tried that and it didn't work for them at all.
I think I'm out of options. Planning on selling it to a used store for cheap and buying one fresh from Telus, or ordering an international model so this won't happen again.
Can anyone help?
Thanks so much.
WTF, W. T. F.
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I had the same problem, reset flash counter to zero and returned it to Samsung for warranty. They fixed it for me. I am on my phone now so i can't link to the thread, but if you Google reset flash counter to zero gn2 xda, you should find the answer. Hope this helps.
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Thanks. Was it confirmed to be a hardware problem? Will they accept used phones under warranty?
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Try flashing this rom and flash your modem/radio before you reboot system. I am using it right now and my signal increased with this stock rom. I am using Ma3 modem with it and works great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301141
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Yes, they told me it hard ware, and yes, it was used and still under warranty. Try contacting Samsung through online chat via their help center.
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AIDAKU said:
What is that *#*#2236# code?
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It's a hidden menu, that's within the phone. Same way you unlock it by using the hidden menu!
Just my 2¢®
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eltee38 said:
Hi all, this is my first time posting in these forums.
I've recently purchased a used rogers model i317m galaxy note 2 and used the dialer code so I could use it on Telus.
Since doing so, I have experienced intermittent, unexplainable signal drops, especially going into indoor areas. I have a friend with the same model phone, but Telus stock, and we have compared signal strength over the last two weeks. In a friends basement, he gets full reception on his note 2, while I get nothing.
In dealing with this issue, I have perused these forums for weeks. A variety of threads in the various note 2 forums all point to something fishy going on with galaxy note 2's that have been unlocked with the dialer code, and no conclusive evidence or answers regarding what the problem is, or how it can be fixed. It seems like those threads simply die because people cannot provide an explanation.
I have taken the phone to multiple repair shops, but their answers were all varying and they were more interested in trying to sell me on replacing the main board for $300 than helping me (no idea if it would actually fix anything if it's software related). I originally thought it could be a hardware antenna issue, but looking online and inquiring at the shops, antenna problems are so rare they don't even have stock, and have never been asked to replace one.
I doubt it's a hardware problem, and the other loose threads regarding this issue seem to confirm that it is software related, and only happens to dialer unlocked note 2's. And since I am getting reception (3bars and let outside, 1 bar and no data inside), the antennas do seem to be working.
ive tried a variety of solutions suggested on* the forums, but to no avail.
1) factory reset, no results
2) new sim card, no results
3) flashing a stock Telus rom, changing csc code, nothing
4) flashing new telus radio (even though I know rogers, Telus, sasktel all use the same radio), nothing
5) flashing aws band, made reception worse (maybe)
6) using *#*#2236# code, changing options, nothing
7) calling Telus, explaining the situation, having them make sure everything was fine on their side. Everything checked out and the Telus guy was equally confused by the problem.
8) main Samsung tech support, same issue. The representative was confused as well, and started cruising xda to try to help me!
This has been incredibly frustrating. The signal drop is so bad it basically renders the phone unusable. Right now I'm sitting in a house on the main floor on wifi next to big windows, and I'm getting one bar of reception and no data at all. On my nexus in the same room I was getting full signal.
The only thing I haven't tried is flashing modded baseband radios, but another person with the same problem on xda tried that and it didn't work for them at all.
I think I'm out of options. Planning on selling it to a used store for cheap and buying one fresh from Telus, or ordering an international model so this won't happen again.
Can anyone help?
Thanks so much.
WTF, W. T. F.
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Did you fix this. I have the same problem,

I am having the same problem, how did you get this fixed? Does anyone else have a suggestion?

i'm having the same issue, any luck resolving this problem??

Note 2 bad reception after root and rom 4.4.2
whhw31 said:
i'm having the same issue, any luck resolving this problem??
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I was having the same problem on my Note 2 i317 and seem to have fixed it with the latest modem i317UCAMH3. It still fluxuates, but now I get a full 5 bars of reception and it lasts much longer. I also downloaded an app call OpenSignal, that seems to help...cannot image exactly why, but when I get low reception, I open this app and watch it jump to at least 2 bars and then I can make a call again (this was before flashing the newer modem), now I just use the app for visual purposes, as the Beanstalk image for reception is hard to see, OpenSignal has nice big green bars that are easy to see. Try the new modem and give it at least 15 minutes to connect, then it seems to stay connected for me...except when it locks and goes to sleep...it still loses reception when that happens, but that is an issue for another day.
Cheers!

Running T-mobile on ATT note 2

Hello everyone.
I'm sorry if i write bad English because I'm not really good at it. Sorry in advance.
I have a ATT Note 2 which i bought from a friend and i unlocked it by using the free method from the forms.
When i first unlocked it my phone went to lte signal and my data was working fine and i was getting lte speeds.
I made a phone call which usually drops the single to HSPA+ aka 4g/3g but for some reason my phone doesn't go back to lte after.
I even called t-mobile they said they see my phone was on lte but they don't know why it's not going back to lte.
If anyone here running Tmobile sim in Att note 2 and still getting lte speeds after phone call is made please provide me some instructions as because I've tried everything possible i can from the forms. I've been trying for almost more then 3 to 4 months i still haven't found any solution to this problems.
If anyone can help me out that will be great.
Thank you and sorry for my bad English.

That's odd, mine is unlocked and I use Tmobile but I dont have those problems... maybe it's the modem, could be reception... sorry to head you're having issues dude.
FREE BUMP

justforgot said:
Hello everyone.
I'm sorry if i write bad English because I'm not really good at it. Sorry in advance.
I have a ATT Note 2 which i bought from a friend and i unlocked it by using the free method from the forms.
When i first unlocked it my phone went to lte signal and my data was working fine and i was getting lte speeds.
I made a phone call which usually drops the single to HSPA+ aka 4g/3g but for some reason my phone doesn't go back to lte after.
I even called t-mobile they said they see my phone was on lte but they don't know why it's not going back to lte.
If anyone here running Tmobile sim in Att note 2 and still getting lte speeds after phone call is made please provide me some instructions as because I've tried everything possible i can from the forms. I've been trying for almost more then 3 to 4 months i still haven't found any solution to this problems.
If anyone can help me out that will be great.
Thank you and sorry for my bad English.
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I'd verify the APN and make sure you have the most recent modem flashed.

CharliexCharger said:
I'd verify the APN and make sure you have the most recent modem flashed.
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First things first, what solutions have you tried? If we don't know what you've tried it won't help much. Also what method did you use to unlock it?

If you used the free unlock then you have the J2 modem - that's the earliest stock AT&T modem. Since you were able to downgrade, I'm assuming you can upgrade too. Depending on your location (whether t-mobile is using the refarmed AT&T bands or using their own) you can use the latest modem or you can search for a t-mobile modem.
But speed is what matters, not what icon is displayed. Check the phone status under the settings menu to see the actual network type you're connected to.