Sorry for the nooby question, but i was wondering what a modem is. Right now im in ICBINB with Kf2. I want to flash a froyo theme but it is Kd1 and Kc1 only. Can someone please thoroughly explain to me the differences between modems and if it has anything to do with the firmware. I read that kf2 is gingerbread, but it doesn't affect the firmware. I am willing to clarify my question if needed. Thanks for your time guys!
I don't think there's really a need for a thorough explanation for this, so... A modem/radio is just what your phone uses to access the internet, make calls, etc. You use it for anything that would require a signal.
The performance of a modem will differ depending on many factors, such as location, time, etc. That's why we can flash different modems to get better reception and such. For example, ICBINB comes with a KD1 modem, but I flashed KG4 on it, because it has better reception and data speeds in my area.
Here's the link to the KB5, KC1, KD1, KF1, and KF2 modems (CWM):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117331
Here's the link to the new KG4 modem (CWM):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183433
Here's the link to all the modems in Odin format:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192436
I hope this helps you! Be sure to read the directions carefully!
Oh, i think i somewhat understand it now. Just to clarify, changing modems to test signal strength won't cause any damage to me phone? Thanks man appreciate it.
flashing a modem will not cause any damage to your phone. the performance of each modem is dependent on your location, so what i do is keep all of them on my sd card and should i lose signal, i switch it out and i usually find one that works where i am. modems are very useful in different situations.
Oh, perfect explanation! Thanks guys for the information!
No problem!
So far, I think KG4 gave everyone a slight boost in signal. Swap out your modems and go crazy, but just a heads up that KG4 is pretty awesome. Also, KB5 is supposed to have SMS problems and such. You can easily find the problems of the KB5 modem on Google, which were fixed in KD1.
Always jager555 and me (and others) trying to help the noobies out in the general section! I just happen to remember him, cause he always beats me to it, LOL! XD
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Lol! Yup, always here to help.
If kb5 is your modern of choice, to fix the mms problem, remove the dashes on the phone number you are sending it to. Make sure it is only numbers in your address book. Of that doesn't work, add a 1 in front of the area code.
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Hey thanks you guys I had the same question this answered it
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Yeah, it's most often referred to as the radio but, for whatever reason, they call it the modem in these SGS forums.
yea, the name changes, depending on the phone. its all the same reference
Might be Samsung's fault. They named their radio/modem update files modem.bin.
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Time to start building a collection of shipped modems. Both Odin and CWM packages will be provided for each modem.
UCKD5 - (AT&T Froyo original - 05/15/2011)
-Odin_UCKD5_Modem.zip
-CWM-UCKD5-Modem.zip
UCKE3 - (AT&T Froyo update - 06/02/2011)
-Odin_UCKE3_Modem.zip
-CWM-UCKE3-Modem.zip
UXKG3 - (Rogers Gingerbread original - 07/26/2011)
-Odin_UXKG3_Modem.zip
-CWM-UXKG3-Modem.zip
UCKI3 - (AT&T Gingerbread leak)
-CWM-UCKI3-Modem.zip
UCKI4 - (AT&T Gingerbread leak)
-CWM-UCKI4-Modem.zip
Thank you for making this thread Been waiting for this since a long time...
Waiting for UCKD5 CWM
I second that. Thank you, sir.
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The size of modem.bin in both the files (UCKE3 and UCKD5) is the same -- 15,728,640 bytes.
Am not sure if all modem files are the same size or not, so putting this across to confirm myself that these two are what they are though the size is the same.
Um why do we need this? Not being a **** just wanna know
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Um why do we need this? Not being a **** just wanna know
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Cos some hardware gets better performance on certain radios. And many, if not all, love to experiment with different modems to see what suits them best. I love one with more battery compared to one with more speed.
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Cos some hardware gets better performance on certain radios. And many, if not all, love to experiment with different modems to see what suits them best. I love one with more battery compared to one with more speed.
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Thank u buddy do u notice anything different between the two I didn't I thought better bat life was for sure 3 modem
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Thank u buddy do u notice anything different between the two I didn't I thought better bat life was for sure 3 modem
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I didn't yet. I was waiting for these CWM flashable files. I'll slowly flash these over time n let u know. And remember, after flashing a radio, give atleast about a week's time before u try to guage battery life.
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I didn't yet. I was waiting for these CWM flashable files. I'll slowly flash these over time n let u know. And remember, after flashing a radio, give atleast about a week's time before u try to guage battery life.
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Oh yea I'm going to try uc5 this week but I must say everyone should probably freeze there updaters if they leave uc3 that drm. Will try daily
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Oh yea I'm going to try uc5 this week but I must say everyone should probably freeze there updaters if they leave uc3 that drm. Will try daily
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I am traveling overseas this week, so keeping the other modem too just in case cos that's the default modem. Not sure if AT&T modem will work properly or not out there.
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I am traveling overseas this week, so keeping the other modem too just in case cos that's the default modem. Not sure if AT&T modem will work properly or not out there.
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They're both AT&T modems, the Infuse has never been sold by any other carrier. (That is going to change Tuesday...)
As to them both being the same size, that's common for partition/PROM/firmware raw images. They ARE different - different md5sums.
so what is the difference between the two?
Entropy512 said:
They're both AT&T modems, the Infuse has never been sold by any other carrier. (That is going to change Tuesday...)
As to them both being the same size, that's common for partition/PROM/firmware raw images. They ARE different - different md5sums.
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Has anyone checked if there are differences beyond version strings? Then again, I don't see why you'd bother to recompile a modem to release a new firmware unless the modem had changes as well..
Just wanted to say that I've been waiting for new modems to try as the UCKE3 I was using was pretty poor in 3G performance. Where my old Captivate was getting solid 3G signals most of the time, for some reason I wasn't getting the same with the KE3 modem on my Infuse in the same locations and I was somewhat often getting only edge or no signal at all.
Having tried UCKD5 for a little bit, it seems like download speed is better and signal is much more solid so far. Need to do more testing, but I like it alot so far.
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Just wanted to say that I've been waiting for new modems to try as the UCKE3 I was using was pretty poor in 3G performance. Where my old Captivate was getting solid 3G signals most of the time, for some reason I wasn't getting the same with the KE3 modem on my Infuse in the same locations and I was somewhat often getting only edge or no signal at all.
Having tried UCKD5 for a little bit, it seems like download speed is better and signal is much more solid so far. Need to do more testing, but I like it alot so far.
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+1 to this. Looks like the signal is more stable in KD5 radio. Gotta see how it goes. Will report back after a day or two.
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Trying it now
Had some serious issues with car bluetooth today morning on UCKD5... to the extent where I deleted the device and added it back. Getting back to UCKE3.
araemo said:
Has anyone checked if there are differences beyond version strings? Then again, I don't see why you'd bother to recompile a modem to release a new firmware unless the modem had changes as well..
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Pretty much not possible without major decompiler/disassembler experience.
The radios might even be encrypted.
Most likely E3 has a bunch of bugfixes not present in D5 since it's newer.
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Most likely E3 has a bunch of bugfixes not present in D5 since it's newer.
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That was my gut feeling too... E3 is an improvised version of D5.
Flashed UCKD5 modem
The building I work in is notorious for killing the signal. I flashed the UCKD5 modem yesterday and so far it seems that I have better signal than with UCKE3. Will run this modem for a few days more then will try the other. I sometimes wonder what I'd accomplish if I weren't a phone junkie
Im using drhonks KG4 2.3.4 on my SGS4G and for some reason the tmobile wifi calling app volume is very low. Meaning, I cannot hear the other person, although they can hear me very well. Anyone else have this issue? I searched around xda but couldnt come up with anything conclusive.
I know that there were some that experienced issues with the Bali kernels wifi calling.
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WTF, why do all "noobs" use kg4. Kg4 is very old. Use KH2. it gets rid of such issues.
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WTF, why do all "noobs" use kg4. Kg4 is very old. Use KH2. it gets rid of such issues.
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Thanks but no thanks. KG4 is very stable and works best. I tried KH2 and KG6 as well among a myriad of others Including Bali which bricks my phone. KG4 provides the most stability and best benchmarks for me.
I dont know how using a stable kernel for my device makes me a noob but to each his own.
Also since you are going to call people noobs for using Kg4, you should change your sig file. It still says you use KG4. I wouldn't want you to be associated with the plebs.
EDIT: KH2 does not fix this problem. thought you should be aware of that as well.
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Thanks but no thanks. KG4 is very stable and works best. I tried KH2 and KG6 as well among a myriad of others Including Bali which bricks my phone. KG4 provides the most stability and best benchmarks for me.
I dont know how using a stable kernel for my device makes me a noob but to each his own.
Also since you are going to call people noobs for using Kg4, you should change your sig file. It still says you use KG4. I wouldn't want you to be associated with the plebs.
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Benchmarks should be about the same for all of them. For some reason, Samsung Adrenaline Shot v6 isn't giving us the proper scores for Quadrant on the KH2 kernel. The smoothness of the phone and the tests run Quadrant are very similar to the KG4 kernel. AnTuTu gives a similar, if not, better score.
Bali kernel would obviously soft-brick your phone. It's a kernel meant for Froyo, not GB.
As for your WiFi volume, that's normal on all GB ROMs. There has been no fix for that yet.
Honestly, using any build on this phone is fine, except for KF1 and KF2. You would be crazy to use those, lol.
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Benchmarks should be about the same for all of them. For some reason, Samsung Adrenaline Shot v6 isn't giving us the proper scores for Quadrant on the KH2 kernel. The smoothness of the phone and the tests run Quadrant are very similar to the KG4 kernel. AnTuTu gives a similar, if not, better score.
Bali kernel would obviously soft-brick your phone. It's a kernel meant for Froyo, not GB.
As for your WiFi volume, that's normal on all GB ROMs. There has been no fix for that yet.
Honestly, using any build on this phone is fine, except for KF1 and KF2. You would be crazy to use those, lol.
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Thanks. I didn't know there wasn't a fix. Yea I wouldn't downgrade that far. KH2 works fine, I just wasn't getting the scores I wanted to see and it was crashing in some odd places that I cant really put my finger on yet.
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Thanks but no thanks. KG4 is very stable and works best. I tried KH2 and KG6 as well among a myriad of others Including Bali which bricks my phone. KG4 provides the most stability and best benchmarks for me.
I dont know how using a stable kernel for my device makes me a noob but to each his own.
Also since you are going to call people noobs for using Kg4, you should change your sig file. It still says you use KG4. I wouldn't want you to be associated with the plebs.
EDIT: KH2 does not fix this problem. thought you should be aware of that as well.
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BTW, it says I use the kg4 kernel. The hacked voodoo one. NOT KG4. I use audiophile.
Considering that we all have the exact same phone, I find it *very* hard to believe you're getting better performance and stability out of KG4 than KH2. I just made the move to KH2, and I've noticed several subtle yet substantial improvements over KG4 -- including wifi calling volume. The *ONLY* instance where I have a problem with wifi calling is in a situation that will never arise for me in real life:
When wifi calling is on *and* you're paired to a BlueTooth headset or handsfree kit, the other party hears an echo of their own voice *when you call them*. Incoming calls don't suffer from this affliction, and calls in both directions are just fine if you're not paired to a BT audio device.
I guess it's also worth mentioning that I avoid "deodexed" roms/releases like the plague, and the KH2 I'm running is the raw leak that krylon360 got his hands on. I really don't know if that could or would make a difference in the wifi calling issue, but I know for certain that I've run into less problems and quirks on odexed roms and releases than I have on deodexed ones (not to mention there are GOOD reasons for odexing (that far outweigh the primary reason for deodexing, which is themes), but that's not for this thread).
As far as the condescending attitudes of some of the people here, I say just shrug it off. When someone's a **** to you, take a few minutes to look through their posts and topics, and often, you'll find they're a condescending **** to most people, not just you. I usually only read 4 or 5 words into airfluip1's posts, and often, that's 3 or 4 words too far.
Oh, and airfluip1: Why do 'noobs' insist on running kg4 kernels on their kh2 roms when drhonk released a kh2 kernel for it?
P.S. -- If you can recover from it, it's *not* bricked. Flashing a froyo kernel over a gb rom will definitely send you into a bootloop, but that's not a brick. A brick implies just that: your phone is now dead and useless, you may as well slap some mortar on it and use it to fill a hole somewhere in your house.
hello all,
i am also having the same odd issue on kh2 n im using audiophile ftw, i tried valhalla and it seemed to work fine... after messing around quite a while with kh2 i havent been able to find the issue, if anyone can point us in a proper direction id apreciate it
It just a 2.3.3 and up issue Im guessing their should be a fixing about it when ever Tmobile realese a stable a non problem gb...
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mex911 said:
It just a 2.3.3 and up issue Im guessing their should be a fixing about it when ever Tmobile realese a stable a non problem gb...
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s/Samsung/Tmobile
Samsung develops the ROMs, they just build them to meet T-Mobile specifications.
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s/Samsung/Tmobile
Samsung develops the ROMs, they just build them to meet T-Mobile specifications.
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dang im slow lolz .....
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seen it work on 2.3.4
mex911 said:
It just a 2.3.3 and up issue Im guessing their should be a fixing about it when ever Tmobile realese a stable a non problem gb...
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actually ive flashed valhalla 1.0 and wifi calling works just fine on that.. i havent tried replacing wifi calling from another rom, if i hav any success ill post a follow-up here
Wifi calling works flawlessly on Valhalla its just that wifi sucks on gb lol
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Hi everyone, i'm glad to see we are on official gingerbread now.
I wanted to know if anyone will be working on a cwm package (or something) to make previous GB roms have the wifi strength of froyo?
-I want to emphasize that i'm not asking for an eta. More so if this is possible and something that I just need to wait to be released.
-I'm running icbinb ki3 tweaked exactly how i like it with battery how i like it. I'd rather not flash stock 2.3.6 unless that's the only way to improve my wifi. If I only have to wait for a package that will improve it on ki3, then id rather do that.
So thanks for reading, dont flame if you can help it.
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Hi everyone, i'm glad to see we are on official gingerbread now.
I wanted to know if anyone will be working on a cwm package (or something) to make previous GB roms have the wifi strength of froyo?
-I want to emphasize that i'm not asking for an eta. More so if this is possible and something that I just need to wait to be released.
-I'm running icbinb ki3 tweaked exactly how i like it with battery how i like it. I'd rather not flash stock 2.3.6 unless that's the only way to improve my wifi. If I only have to wait for a package that will improve it on ki3, then id rather do that.
So thanks for reading, dont flame if you can help it.
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The short answer from me is that I don't know. I wish I had more insight into what changed between Froyo & GB to cause the wifi to weaken. Could be as simple as drivers, could be that's how they're saving power, etc. I know flashing the KJ6 modem file caused people to have a big of an improvement with wifi though not the same level of performance with Froyo. I also read a lot of people had issues sending big SMS messages with KJ6, so that might be something to be wary about.
Anyway, you could flash the KJ6 modem file to see if it helps. As for something to get it back on par with Froyo, I'll have to leave that to the experts around here.
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The short answer from me is that I don't know. I wish I had more insight into what changed between Froyo & GB to cause the wifi to weaken. Could be as simple as drivers, could be that's how they're saving power, etc. I know flashing the KJ6 modem file caused people to have a big of an improvement with wifi though not the same level of performance with Froyo. I also read a lot of people had issues sending big SMS messages with KJ6, so that might be something to be wary about.
Anyway, you could flash the KJ6 modem file to see if it helps. As for something to get it back on par with Froyo, I'll have to leave that to the experts around here.
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Yea i understand and get that to some degree. thanks for the reply.
Was wifi confirmed to be as strong as froyo on the stock gb?
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Yea i understand and get that to some degree. thanks for the reply.
Was wifi confirmed to be as strong as froyo on the stock gb?
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It's not. It's stronger on Froyo.
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The short answer from me is that I don't know. I wish I had more insight into what changed between Froyo & GB to cause the wifi to weaken. Could be as simple as drivers, could be that's how they're saving power, etc. I know flashing the KJ6 modem file caused people to have a big of an improvement with wifi though not the same level of performance with Froyo. I also read a lot of people had issues sending big SMS messages with KJ6, so that might be something to be wary about.
Anyway, you could flash the KJ6 modem file to see if it helps. As for something to get it back on par with Froyo, I'll have to leave that to the experts around here.
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To be honest, noone really knows exactly what the problem is.
But if you want to add the wifi properties of KJ6 to any ROM, which are way stronger than any previous GB build, you can refer to my thread in the development section. The mod I posted gives you the wifi of KJ6 without the modem. (Im currently using this mod with KI3 and my wifi is pretty darn good ATM ;p)
Look in dev section... possible fix posted earlier
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Im just wondering what modem are you guys using?its not like im having issues with wifi and i dont use mms..its just like when i am down stairs the phone signal is kinda empty..haven't try other modems yet..coz i dont wanna jinx my wifi hehehe thanks!
And im wondering what other apps are you guys using with ics support ui?i mean just like youtube,skype which has a new set of ui on ics..
TIA
sent from ics4 powered infuse by entropy!thanks a lot!
I use the KL2 modem, for the simple fact my wifi keeps "resetting" with the LB3. I think though modems are really more about personal preference cause some people have issues with a modem that others don't and vice-versa. Course that's not to say there is anything wrong with mixing it up every once in a while.
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I use the KL2 modem, for the simple fact my wifi keeps "resetting" with the LB3. I think though modems are really more about personal preference cause some people have issues with a modem that others don't and vice-versa. Course that's not to say there is anything wrong with mixing it up every once in a while.
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yeah i agree its a personal reference im just wondering coz i saw in rootzwiki they are using non infuse modems for cm9 by jt's
and what apps that has ui changes for ics on your infuse do you have?
I just used the ICS google apps pack, I mean so yeah, but I mainly use phone, messaging, youtube, maps, etc.
I know I'm causing a problem here but I would like to hear the back and forth discussion and get opinion's of people who know.
The question is, given the parameters below, what do you think would be the best ROM, kernel, and modem for me? I know all of them are great in their own right. I just need you to play match maker and steer me towards the ones that best match what I need.
Galaxy S 4G / GB 2.3.6
T-Mobil provider
90% usage is for business, I install networks for new Hilton hotels.
I am quite often out of signal range or very weak ones. Hence the modem. I.E. basements, out in the sticks...
I spend a good amount of time in Canada (roaming charges).
I need WIFI calling to get around the roaming charges.
The rest of it is basic APP's like mail, camera, calculator and the like.
To the best of my knowledge, WiFi calling its only available with the stock based Roms. Antonx has a stripped down version of kj6 posted in here.
Yeah wifi calling will require you to use a stock or stock based rom. Since you're looking for a Gingerbread ROM I'd recommend checking out the wiki since those roms haven't been updated recently:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V/List_of_ROMs#Gingerbread
That list should be up to date for Gingerbread ROMs
I have seen that and downloaded several to my desktop just to have them on hand. I was looking at "Barebone" and "Valhalla Final". I'm digging thru XDA now to find as much as I can about them before I start asking stupid question.
I thought I would start small and install a new modem to see if I can improve the performance there. That sends me down another path of learning how to use Odin or Heimdal. That will take time to learn what type of file goes into each of the "Files" section of Odin.
Your posting of the snippet of code that explained what happens to the EFS folder during a flash really helped me understand that process. Now I need to learn the language and acronym's that are used.
Definitely have a look at the wiki then, we spent a good amount of time writing it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V
If you need modems you can check out my modems thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192436
You won't need odin/heimdall to flash these since I provided zips you can flash in your recovery, but it always helps to know odin/heimdall .
Make sure you read the instructions in the thread though.
I think valhalla final or valhalla or unnamed would be good for you. Beastmodes dknight prob has most features of gb roms but.. All are good. I like unnamed although barebones is stable as ****. Since u need wifi calling and all that. Lb6 modem seems to work good on ics and up. On gb u may have better results with kc1. This ia all a matter of opinion and results will vary drastically with location/environment/even cpu per phone is a lil diff. You should be good with any of those tho
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Rackmonkey, if you arent upgrading to ics (above 2.3.6) then u just need to flash one of the non-padded modems. Personally i dont think you will get too much difference.. But some. Kc1 kb5 kd1 ki1 ki3. I use lb6. If u are deciding between barebones and vf... You really cant go wrong between the 2. They are prob the best two gb roms.
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