[Q] Is there anyway to enhance signal strength? - Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

i get 1 bar hardly all day and night and i was hoping there was something out there that would help me get more bars?
Also i am running trinity kernel and matrix rom. i have downloaded many roms and kernels and i havent found one that i can use as a daily i always get bored with it is there any roms or kernels you guys would suggest i use?

Try different radio's and see which is better for you.

Darrien13 said:
Try different radio's and see which is better for you.
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which radio do you suggest and is there a list of radios you could provide me.

Da_Reaper said:
which radio do you suggest and is there a list of radios you could provide me.
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I say KB3 it offers the best balance.
Oh wait you have a sprint nexus I don't know if we have the same radios but look into it.

can you get me the download for that

Check out my post again man.

Any radios for the ns4g?
Sent from Oxygen 2.3.2 powered Nexus S 4G

donsh00tmesanta said:
Any radios for the ns4g?
Sent from Oxygen 2.3.2 powered Nexus S 4G
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1077168

If network sucks near you , no radio would help you !!!

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[Q] CM7 radios?

Hi everyone! I switched from a sense based rom to a cm7 one and never got the chance to install a different radio. Now from my understanding: not all radios will work best for everyone?
Anywho, I was just wondering what affects that and ultimately what radio I should use? Thanks!
Rickdaddy said:
Hi everyone! I switched from a sense based rom to a cm7 one and never got the chance to install a different radio. Now from my understanding: not all radios will work best for everyone?
Anywho, I was just wondering what affects that and ultimately what radio I should use? Thanks!
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Basically try and see.
The OP mentions 10.56.9035.00U_10.14.9035.01 as that's what they tested against. I'm using 10.58.9035.00U_10.15.9035.02_2 and that seems to work about the same as the recommended one for me, I tried both.
Have a browse in: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258543 as that's where you'll get most info on CM7.

Data speeds = SLOW

Good afternoon everyone...
I am on AOKP build 34, and it seems like my data speeds are slow no matter what ROM i use. I can't break 3-4mbps. What is the best radio to use in Ohio? Anyone know?
I am coming from a sgs2 that used to get 15mbps, sometimes even higher. So, I know we have GREAT speeds in this area...just not on this phone.
Thanks in advance
Flash a new radio onto it.
Overlord-in-training said:
Flash a new radio onto it.
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I am running baseband version 11.69.3504.00P_11.22.3504.07_M which came with the latest ICS firmware...
Any idea which radio I should flash?
idtheftvictim said:
Good afternoon everyone...
I am on AOKP build 34, and it seems like my data speeds are slow no matter what ROM i use. I can't break 3-4mbps. What is the best radio to use in Ohio? Anyone know?
I am coming from a sgs2 that used to get 15mbps, sometimes even higher. So, I know we have GREAT speeds in this area...just not on this phone.
Thanks in advance
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Well, you have TMOUS... Here in Phoenix it would be GREAT to see 15mbps!! Perhaps your sgs2 just got better signals...
try flashing the latest one from this forum post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202867
In addition to a different radio/RIL pair, you can also try either of the TMOUS customer radio add on components from the link near the top of the first post of the Sensation radio/RIL thread also considerately linked above by x_SCOS_x_ELITE.
3-4 mbps? That would be fantastic. I'm seeing .02-.2 mbps. Yeah, you read that correctly. As is 20 kbps. All while seeing the "4G" symbol on the phone. T-Mobile quotes "Fast" mobile internet speeds in my area.
For the OP, I'd definitely try updating your radio and ril to the latest listed in the quoted thread above. I did it today and it definitely helped my speeds.
For the poster above me, if that's all you're getting I'd try all of the above suggestions, that's SLOW
kingston73 said:
For the OP, I'd definitely try updating your radio and ril to the latest listed in the quoted thread above. I did it today and it definitely helped my speeds.
For the poster above me, if that's all you're getting I'd try all of the above suggestions, that's SLOW
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The thing is, I am completely stock. I haven't messed with any of the radios.
SensationNation said:
The thing is, I am completely stock. I haven't messed with any of the radios.
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Problem with data is solved via ICS-OTA update, if you are S-off you can use this one http://www.wuala.com/LuckyThirteen/Elegancia/OTA Update/
I had the same problem as you do, but as soon as i flashed this file....my data is blazing fast
dublinz said:
Problem with data is solved via ICS-OTA update, if you are S-off you can use this one http://www.wuala.com/LuckyThirteen/Elegancia/OTA Update/
I had the same problem as you do, but as soon as i flashed this file....my data is blazing fast
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Would that file be included in all of the ICS ROMs out there, such as VI, CM9, or Hypersensation?
SensationNation said:
Would that file be included in all of the ICS ROMs out there, such as VI, CM9, or Hypersensation?
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To be honest with you i dont know i PRESUME it will , i do know that LeeDroid tweaks have it included, my (Elegancia) does have it..
Well, I've been considering about rooting and using a custom ROM. That data speed increase may be the final reason to do it. Averaging 20 kbps is just really, really slow.
Yep most of the ICS custom roms have it, I used to average 1-3mbps, I am now at 7-9mbps in the same place testing

Best radio/RIL for Rogers users?

Just wondering if there are any recommendations on a good radio/RIL file for rogers customers. I am currently using Ordroid 6.0.0 which is a sense 4.0 rom. I was considering flashing the new TMO firmware, but I'm not sure how that would affect me.
Thank you
any experience on the Wind network would also be appreciated
I've used the stock carrier rom.. Google's yakju install and now using cm9... have also tried the last half dozen radios...
There is virtually no difference on rogers that I ever noticed.. signal and bandwidth remain the same no matter which radio or rom I flash... phone performance is another story but in terms of the rogers network, its all fair game imo
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finsilva said:
Just wondering if there are any recommendations on a good radio/RIL file for rogers customers. I am currently using Ordroid 6.0.0 which is a sense 4.0 rom. I was considering flashing the new TMO firmware, but I'm not sure how that would affect me.
Thank you
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alireza_simkesh said:
any experience on the Wind network would also be appreciated
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Hi,
Have you tried posting on THIS THREAD
Radio/ril genius in charge.

ROM with best radio?

So I've noticed my phone's radio works best with stock roms. I was using CM10 until I noticed I kept having terrible signal and data drop. I miss CM lol. Does anyone know of a rom that is stock with the mods/customization as CM?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1973982
CrunchyToast said:
So I've noticed my phone's radio works best with stock roms. I was using CM10 until I noticed I kept having terrible signal and data drop. I miss CM lol. Does anyone know of a rom that is stock with the mods/customization as CM?
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Have you tried flashing different radios/modems? different ones work better with different ROMs and phones these can be flashed separate of the ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788313
darkhawk3383 said:
Have you tried flashing different radios/modems? different ones work better with different ROMs and phones these can be flashed separate of the ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788313
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I did try that. It had zero effect. One of the radios gave excellent signal, but I still lost data connection.
dogredwing1 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1973982
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Thanks! I'm gonna give this a try!
CrunchyToast said:
Thanks! I'm gonna give this a try!
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Your problem is not the radio itself... it is actually the radio interface layer thats causing the issue. Since kernel source is not available for jellybean yet, all aosp roms have a hacked ril and data drops is the result. I think cyanogen has it tweaked pretty good but some folks still have problems with data.
droidstyle said:
Your problem is not the radio itself... it is actually the radio interface layer thats causing the issue. Since kernel source is not available for jellybean yet, all aosp roms have a hacked ril and data drops is the result. I think cyanogen has it tweaked pretty good but some folks still have problems with data.
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Yeah, that's what I was thinking as well. When JB comes out from Verizon I'm hoping that CM will use it for the d2vzw so I can go back!

4G never going above 1 bar...

Hey guys
I recently got into the s3 (I know, I'm late to the game...)
I am using the latest elemental X from Nitro...and I love the ROM!
The one thing I noticed is that I can never get above 1 or 2 bars on 4g. Speedtests never go above 4 or 5 Mbps. However, My Bionic will do 25+ in same area.
Any suggestions where I should start investigating?
Thanks!
About the only thing I could suggest is to try another modem and rpm
docluv01 said:
Hey guys
I recently got into the s3 (I know, I'm late to the game...)
I am using the latest elemental X from Nitro...and I love the ROM!
The one thing I noticed is that I can never get above 1 or 2 bars on 4g. Speedtests never go above 4 or 5 Mbps. However, My Bionic will do 25+ in same area.
Any suggestions where I should start investigating?
Thanks!
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How was your signal on stock ? ROMs don;t change the radio, so should be the same. Did you make any other changes?
DigitalMD said:
How was your signal on stock ? ROMs don;t change the radio, so should be the same. Did you make any other changes?
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Hmm, to be honest, it seemed ok...
Here is what I did when I got the phone...
I ODIN's back to stock 4.1.2, rooted and unlocked bootloader.
Went into clockwordmod...wiped etc, installed elemental X, and gapps.
Should I have done the OTA update 1st?
I just checked the baseband version..., it says "I535VRBLK3"
Could that be it?
Elemental is aosp right ? If it is then that's you're answer . try a touchwiz ROM and you'll see the bars falling off your screen . tyres ROMs have to do with your signal . touch wiz ril will always be superior to aosp's ril.
docluv01 said:
I just checked the baseband version..., it says "I535VRBLK3"
Could that be it?
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Your modem should be VRBMB1 , you are on an older modem/radio version
You should install the latest OEM verizon 4.1.2 full.
Then root and install the ROM you want.
The radio is the radio and custom ROMs shouldn't mess with your actual signal if you install via recovery, but GUI changes to the status bar may cause the display to be different.
Thanks....Thats exactly what I just did....
Stock ROM still giving lousy signal....speeds aren't that much better...
Ill try a touchwiz rom also...
docluv01 said:
Thanks....Thats exactly what I just did....
Stock ROM still giving lousy signal....speeds aren't that much better...
Ill try a touchwiz rom also...
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And your modem version is? Data rates might get a little boost from some tweaked ROMs, but actual signal strength won;t, it simply doesn't because custom ROMs still run the stock modem and radio. And the stock ROM IS TW . when I run stock , I get 25+ mbs down in a 4g area, same as on Synergy custom, even when I have only 1 bar I get 10 mbs down
DigitalMD said:
And your modem version is? Data rates might get a little boost from some tweaked ROMs, but actual signal strength won;t, it simply doesn't because custom ROMs still run the stock modem and radio. And the stock ROM IS TW . when I run stock , I get 25+ mbs down in a 4g area, same as on Synergy custom, even when I have only 1 bar I get 10 mbs down
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Hmm, forgive me, but which would be the modem version?
I put everything back to stock, rooted for now....
Thanks again my friend!
ive read that hte AOSP roms show less bars but get similar signla.
ive seen it in practice when with my mother.
check the signal strength on TW, then on AOSP and see if theyre equal. my moms stock S3 gets the same signal as my aosp phone does in our location.
Go here. Download the latest. It is an all in one. With the latest trust zone. It may alleviate your problems.
Or not.
I am running the PACMan ROM. And it shows less bars. Yes, it annoys the living daylights out of me. But, the speed is there when I use it and do speed tests. Any way, good luck.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/34053-modemrpmtz-vrbmb1-verizon-sgs3-sch-i535-recovery-flashable/
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
Jaytronics said:
Go here. Download the latest. It is an all in one. With the latest trust zone. It may alleviate your problems.
Or not.
I am running the PACMan ROM. And it shows less bars. Yes, it annoys the living daylights out of me. But, the speed is there when I use it and do speed tests. Any way, good luck.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/34053-modemrpmtz-vrbmb1-verizon-sgs3-sch-i535-recovery-flashable/
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks ! ill give it a try tonight....apprecviate the help!

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