[Q] SGH T959V Modem Questions Please HELP! - Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)

Hi,
So i have a Galaxy S 4G SGH-T959V and its on CM9. So my question is what is a modem cause i've heard flashing a modem......
Basically can you let me know what a modem will do and what the best modem is for my SGH-T959V on Cyanogenmod 9 (PS: I live in a 4G area if that has anything to do with it)
Thank You!

A modem controls your phone's access to... everything outside the phone. What's the best modem? Depends on your specific phone. My SGS4G phone behaves different from my wife's SGS4G, even though we got them from the same store on the same day.

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[Q] Galaxy SII GT-I9100 doesn't get 3G on T-mobile network?

Hi guys.I have simple mobile sim card (which works with T-mobile towers) and I get galaxy sii gt-i9100 (universal version). the problem is I'm getting 2g (edge) speed only, I read that you can flash your radio firmware after rooting to get HSMA+ mode then you'll have the 3g\4g internet.I already rooted my device but I don't know what to do now!
please anyone can help?
I need some help about that too, I wish this post had more attention, and replies. So I'm kinda moving it up right now.
Btw it might be impossible for us to get 4g, but I'll be happier when I get 3g instead of 2g. so, I'm looking for a solution too, I'll keep you posted if I find anything helpful.
tayfuntb1393 said:
I need some help about that too, I wish this post had more attention, and replies. So I'm kinda moving it up right now.
Btw it might be impossible for us to get 4g, but I'll be happier when I get 3g instead of 2g. so, I'm looking for a solution too, I'll keep you posted if I find anything helpful.
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Unfortunately there is no solution for that. I already sold out my phone and got new Galaxy s3 (T-MOBILE VERSION) from ebay for 519$ and I'm enjoying the 4G bless..if you need any further assistance I'll be more than glad to help.

Wind Mobile?

anyone get the i727 or i727R to work on wind mobile HSPA+ network?
I'd like to know too
Sent from my SGH-I727 using xda premium
ive being trying for a bit cant find the right setup i got as close as to wind away text msgs and data no phone call need to find a better radio
ed116 said:
anyone get the i727 or i727R to work on wind mobile HSPA+ network?
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did u try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1507825 i would like to know if it does work, i might switch to wind when wind gets to my area
Still trying. Anyone else figure it out?
Still working on finding the right combination. Would love to drop Rogers for Wind with a mint second-hand Skyrocket I just picked up. Let me know if you have had any success.
Tried:
1) Juggernaut ROM/Faux009 kernel/Telus i898 KJ3 modem = not working
Juggernaut ROM/Faux009 kernel/T-mobile VK1 modem = not working
2) CM 9.1.0 ROM/Included kernel/Blaze modem MOD = barely working (was able to send one text while I was outside despite being well within coverage)
3) Stock ROM(ugh bloatware)/Stock kernel/Tmo i898 KID radio= best reception so far but still cuts out regularly
Testing in Thorold, near NIagara Falls
ed116 said:
anyone get the i727 or i727R to work on wind mobile HSPA+ network?
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OFWGKTADGAF said:
I'd like to know too
Sent from my SGH-I727 using xda premium
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intenseone said:
ive being trying for a bit cant find the right setup i got as close as to wind away text msgs and data no phone call need to find a better radio
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So far it's working pretty good in 416.
I am using the Rogers SkyRocket
Slimbean 4.1.2 It has to be a 4.1.2 ROM it seems for this to work with the radios/modems as they are compatible with 4.1.2 and below
It works great and I get to 20M on speed test.
**** This is my current issue and I will probably try a different ROM (I really like the Slim stuff)- I reflashed SLIM over the current Slim and will see if it starts the dropping of modem again.
This is my post from anther thread.
The modem keeps disappearing and I have to reflash it to get a signal again.
The phone will just lose the signal and rebooting etc, does not help it get back. You have to reflash the modem file again. This is very strange. I have never read any posts about this issue either.
carrier- Wind Mobile Canada - AWS network like T-Mobile.
It's Slim Rom 4.1.2 on a Skyrocket.
Modem is Blaze 4G LB7 (T-Mobile)
fourth up from the bottom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1895400
Everything works great but this issue turned up about 2 days after flashing. I wiped and formatted everything before I flashed the ROM.

Nexus S 4G Flash to MetroPCS

I'm currently on the Samsung Galaxy Indulge and want to upgrade my phone soon. I was looking at the Connect at Metro, but heard about flashing the Nexus S to MetroPCS. I'm really interested in doing this and just have some questions:
1. I'm having some difficulty understanding if 3g will work or not. I know 4G won't, but does 3g or is it just 1x?
2. I'm not dumb with phones and computers and likely could flash it myself with the instructions, but how difficult has it been for everyone?
3. What OS is it on?
4. So if flashed I'll get the whole shabang - talk, text, web (I believe the answers yes, just making sure )
Thanks!
maybe try looking in the ns4g dev section...i'll even make it a lil easier for you, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1636058
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda premium

on T mobile? help please

can someone please help me as i dont know if i should buy this cellphone.
is $300 a good price?
would it work on t mobile 3g/4g?
can it please be a samsung stock rom?
with touchwiz? i come from a lg g2x and i really like the looking of touchwiz.
i wonder if should buy this phone?
second whats the best modem/radio for t mobile?
one that works with a stock samsung rom with touchwiz.
does this phone has ice cream sandwicch by samsung?
it has touchwiz?
sorrry im a newbie
i really want to use this phone on t mobile with 3g/4g and a samsung ics with touchwiz.
i hope i can have the answer of my questions here. thank you
Use the 989 its the same phone made for tmo
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Illnevertell said:
Use the 989 its the same phone made for tmo
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2
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lol they are selling me this one. unlocked the skyrocket soo i guess
shadowpr2007 said:
can someone please help me as i dont know if i should buy this cellphone.
is $300 a good price?
would it work on t mobile 3g/4g?
can it please be a samsung stock rom?
with touchwiz? i come from a lg g2x and i really like the looking of touchwiz.
i wonder if should buy this phone?
second whats the best modem/radio for t mobile?
one that works with a stock samsung rom with touchwiz.
does this phone has ice cream sandwicch by samsung?
it has touchwiz?
sorrry im a newbie
i really want to use this phone on t mobile with 3g/4g and a samsung ics with touchwiz.
i hope i can have the answer of my questions here. thank you
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I'm running the skyrocket on tmobile's faux-g network. It took about a month and a half to settle on the config, as noted in my sig. Hope this helps a bit.
dca1200 said:
I'm running the skyrocket on tmobile's faux-g network. It took about a month and a half to settle on the config, as noted in my sig. Hope this helps a bit.
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ergh i hope this works, i been trying so many things, so many radios.. learned we are cross compatible with the I727 (naturally), I727R, T989, T989D, and even the T879 radios >.> .. yet the only time I ever got ANY data (even EDGE which is all we get here) is on a Gingerbread ROM.. ugh. Glad I haven't canceled AT&T yet..
edit: big fat nope for data still *sigh*
edit2: finally got EDGE.
zefie said:
ergh i hope this works, i been trying so many things, so many radios.. learned we are cross compatible with the I727 (naturally), I727R, T989, T989D, and even the T879 radios >.> .. yet the only time I ever got ANY data (even EDGE which is all we get here) is on a Gingerbread ROM.. ugh. Glad I haven't canceled AT&T yet..
edit: big fat nope for data still *sigh*
edit2: finally got EDGE.
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Maybe I'll try the radio in your sig instead
My skyrocket is running on T-Mobile 4g!!!!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda app-developers app
Here you go buddy and have fun! Use the VK1 radio...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1507825
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda app-developers app
dca1200 said:
Maybe I'll try the radio in your sig instead
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I chose this radio because T989 users were saying they got better signal on this than even on Blaze radios. Or something like that. I'd link it but I spent like 7 hours fighting with it, way past my normal bed time, so I hardly remember anything. Here is a screenshot of my phone running the radio to prove it isn't a brick-maker. I also do not know if this supports 3G/4G, because as you can see my tower is EDGE :/
zefie said:
I chose this radio because T989 users were saying they got better signal on this than even on Blaze radios. Or something like that. I'd link it but I spent like 7 hours fighting with it, way past my normal bed time, so I hardly remember anything. Here is a screenshot of my phone running the radio to prove it isn't a brick-maker. I also do not know if this supports 3G/4G, because as you can see my tower is EDGE :/
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I'm gonna test it here in Vegas as soon it's done charging and nandroid backup. Hopefully, you get 3g/faux-g soon.
Yep can confirm that this radio works with faux-g here in Vegas. It's a little slow right now in the part of town where I'm living but workable. To the OP, radios are important for the type of ROM you want to be using. For example, a GB ROM depends on a GB radio and the same goes for ICS/JB ROMS.
dca1200 said:
I'm gonna test it here in Vegas as soon it's done charging and nandroid backup. Hopefully, you get 3g/faux-g soon.
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I'd be content with reliable 2G. According to mapping apps there is a whole 1 tower here, 2G, and barely usable. Many times it will show 1 bar and still say 'Emergency Calls Only' >.>
I flashed a T989 ROM to enable Wifi Calling, but I need a new SIM card from T-Mobile (a 'GBA SIM'). It took a while with a bunch of phone tag across T-Mo departments, but I think I finally have a 'GBA SIM' coming at the cost of $0.99. Will report.
zefie said:
I'd be content with reliable 2G. According to mapping apps there is a whole 1 tower here, 2G, and barely usable. Many times it will show 1 bar and still say 'Emergency Calls Only' >.>
I flashed a T989 ROM to enable Wifi Calling, but I need a new SIM card from T-Mobile (a 'GBA SIM'). It took a while with a bunch of phone tag across T-Mo departments, but I think I finally have a 'GBA SIM' coming at the cost of $0.99. Will report.
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Zefie im using the same rom and radio and kernel as you are and i cannot get to connect to hspa+ sincei only get 1mb of speed or less.
and internet its always slow
Perhaps I may help a bit. Is it showing 4g in the status bar? Also, are you in a 4g area?
i727 is watching you.
shadowpr2007 said:
Zefie im using the same rom and radio and kernel as you are and i cannot get to connect to hspa+ sincei only get 1mb of speed or less.
and internet its always slow
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dca1200 said:
Perhaps I may help a bit. Is it showing 4g in the status bar? Also, are you in a 4g area?
i727 is watching you.
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My phone reports that the mobile network type is "EDGE:2". I've assumed that this means I am not in a 3G area. The T-Mo coverage map shows the majority of my area as 2G. There is one small light green spot (assumingly 3g?) over my house, but I think this is just an error on the map. Therefore I am unable to properly test for 3G/4G connectivity.
I've also asked T-Mo if there was any plans to upgrade our tower to 3G, and unlike AT&T who would quickly counter with "but we have 3G in your area!", T-Mo sent me to some activist page to start a local rally to convince local officials to upgrade coverage. I guess this is their way of admitting it is, in fact, a 2g tower.
I've also changed my radio back to T989. I'm not sure if it was a radio issue or what but it seems after a few hours the phone would lose service completely. I'm still testing stuff.
zefie said:
I've also changed my radio back to T989. I'm not sure if it was a radio issue or what but it seems after a few hours the phone would lose service completely. I'm still testing stuff.
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What is the average signal strength that you usually get? Also , if I read correctly, you are now using the stock t989 radio on the skyrocket? Which would mean GB?
i727 is watching you.
dca1200 said:
What is the average signal strength that you usually get? Also , if I read correctly, you are now using the stock t989 radio on the skyrocket? Which would mean GB?
i727 is watching you.
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this radio (UVLH1, 4.0.4 ICS latest T989 radio) is also doing the same thing as the note radio. After a while (3-5 hours) the status bar will show service (2-3 bars, even fluctuate) but the system is "Searching" and calls and txts are missed. Need a stable radio...
edit 2: I guess technically I could just ust the original AT&T radio since I only get 2G here anyway, and T-Mobile is re-farming so 3G will eventually work on 1900mhz., the 1700/2100 is going to LTE like it should, thus our skyrockets on AT&T radio should technically be able to get T-Mobile 4G LTE when its available
edit 3: rogers (I727TR) radio probably better than AT&T for the sake of rat unlocked
edit 4: removed edit 1, just gonna use I727R UCLD2
OK. Sorry that the radios didn't really work out. I do encounter some network disconnects here but not a total dealbreaker. I guess we'll have to wait for T-Mobile. On a sidenote, I am finding I have better coverage with this radio.
i727 is watching you.
dca1200 said:
OK. Sorry that the radios didn't really work out. I do encounter some network disconnects here but not a total dealbreaker. I guess we'll have to wait for T-Mobile. On a sidenote, I am finding I have better coverage with this radio.
i727 is watching you.
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I do like T-Mobile but I will watch from StraightTalk (AT&T Sim) and try again when they grow some more here. I need mobile data to work. I wouldn't mind 30kB/s but I only accomplished that once. Heck I'd even take 5kB/s if it didn't take over 2 minutes to establish one connection. I can't even use MMS most the time because it seems to require 4+ (-90) bars of service before EDGE will even establish a connection.
Edit: Got my 'GBA SIM' today for Wifi Calling. Works great on this ROM combo. I just wish I had mobile internet. I may do some tests as I am secretly hoping this GBA SIM has 3G/4G and maybe my old SIM was a 2G sim.
For archival reference in case I go back to AT&T ROMs, and my sig changes, Wifi calling for T-Mobile works on our Skyrockets using Faux123 ICS T989 Kernel for I727 MOD v001 and SGH-T989 UVLE1 Infamous Resurrection ROM
Zefie thank you for moding faux kernel as i use the rom on your signature and the kernel and Telus modded radio for t898d nd im getting awssome hspa+ speeds today i gotted 10mb download and 2mb up.
shadowpr2007 said:
can someone please help me as i dont know if i should buy this cellphone.
is $300 a good price?
would it work on t mobile 3g/4g?
can it please be a samsung stock rom?
with touchwiz? i come from a lg g2x and i really like the looking of touchwiz.
i wonder if should buy this phone?
second whats the best modem/radio for t mobile?
one that works with a stock samsung rom with touchwiz.
does this phone has ice cream sandwicch by samsung?
it has touchwiz?
sorrry im a newbie
i really want to use this phone on t mobile with 3g/4g and a samsung ics with touchwiz.
i hope i can have the answer of my questions here. thank you
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Buy a Samsung Galaxy Nexus from the Google Playstore for only 349.00. Its unlocked and works with both ATT and TMobile 4G.
That's what I did for my wife and using a Flashed Skyrocket on T-Moile 4G has been flaky at best.

[Q] Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V) Data Speed HELP!

Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V). I have a 4G plan from T-Mobile and I’m in an excellent 4G coverage area. My Galaxy S 4G was working with 4G data speeds up until the point where I flashed cyanogenmod 9 for my phone. (Yes, it was the correct version for my phone). The problem is that it is no longer working with 4G data speeds. It is always showing Edge network and its really slow speed. (I’m once again in a great 4G area). Can anyone help me out here as to what I should do? Also if you know the H symbol next to the data signal on the phone what speed is that indicating?
Thank You!
Try a different modem. We have something like 17 different options, and they all work differently for different people.
And H is the ICS+ version of 4G.
Theraze said:
Try a different modem. We have something like 17 different options, and they all work differently for different people.
And H is the ICS+ version of 4G.
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Oh thank you for explaining what the H means. However i don't exactly understand the modem thing. What is a modem and what does it do? Which one would be the best one for me or how would I know? Please tell me.
Thank You!
I responded with vague generalities to your general thread, since it was obviously designed for general responses, not specific help. Since this is the help forum, I'll give you a link to FBis251's great forum thread. Unzip the "all_padded_modems" zip file to your sd card and pick a file to flash. See how well it works. Choose another or keep the one you tried. Repeat until you like your mobile network speeds, display, and wifi.
H means 4g try flashing this and it will change the icons to 4g

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