[Q] Reception problems after flashing to SlimKat 4.4.4 - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III

Hello,
Two days ago I finally flashed my phone that was running BoneStock 4.1.2 to SlimKat 4.4.4. I love the new features but my reception seems worse than it was before I flashed. At the same spot I always use my phone at work, I'm down from 3-4 bars to barely 1-2 bars and losing data connection every few seconds. At home I used to have 4-5 bars, now down to 2-3.
I'm a n00b and haven't touched anything in terms of replacing the radio, kernel, etc (flashing the rom was scary enough...). Any recommendations on how to troubleshoot / fix this?
Update: I checked the "about phone" screen and my Baseband is I535VRBMF1.
thanks in advance!
TL;DR: Flashed to SlimKat 4.4.4 and my reception is very poor now. Help!

Same thing here man. I'm running Gummy 4.4.4 coming from Jelly Beans 4.1.2 and my cell signal is horrendous. Matter of fact, I'm sitting here at work right now with no cellular signal at all. I made a similar post earlier today with no luck on help still... http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-verizon/help/poor-cellular-signal-4-4-4-gummy-t2847609
I can't imagine this is just a coincidence, others have to be having the issue as well. I've tried flashing different radios (baseband) without any luck there either. Would be nice to figure it out because I am really loving the rom.

What basebands did you both have before the KK flashes?
jayjr, your post says you have MD3 now which sounds rather old - latest unlocked baseband is ML1 (this is what I'm running).
slart, you're at MF1, which isn't that old... but if you had ML1 before, you can simply reflash that to see if it fixes the issues.
Lastly, note, some ROMs tinker with the number of bars showing at different signal levels, so you can't really trust bars (I assume that's how you're determining the lower signal)... can you identify the actual signal strengths (db) to help isolate the problem? Or are you actually seeing some other behavioral problems associated with fewer bars?

Slartibartfast_ said:
I'm down from 3-4 bars to barely 1-2 bars and losing data connection every few seconds. At home I used to have 4-5 bars, now down to 2-3.
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Me too except with CM11m9 (and m8). Created a bug for it https://jira.cyanogenmod.org/browse/CYAN-4950
I too am on I535VRBMF1 firmware and ML1_modem.

schwinn8 said:
What basebands did you both have before the KK flashes?
jayjr, your post says you have MD3 now which sounds rather old - latest unlocked baseband is ML1 (this is what I'm running).
slart, you're at MF1, which isn't that old... but if you had ML1 before, you can simply reflash that to see if it fixes the issues.
Lastly, note, some ROMs tinker with the number of bars showing at different signal levels, so you can't really trust bars (I assume that's how you're determining the lower signal)... can you identify the actual signal strengths (db) to help isolate the problem? Or are you actually seeing some other behavioral problems associated with fewer bars?
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Thanks for the reply. I believe I was on MF1 before. Isn't this the version that came out with 4.1.2?
I'll try to determine whether it's just the bar display or something else. Yesterday I had problems with data going on and off every few seconds but today it was OK so maybe it was just a local problem.

My reception is definitely suffering and not just from the bars. This morning I woke up to my phone having no signal at all, rebooted and I had 3 bars again. Something strange is going on.
I'm a little confused on the firmware vs baseband/modem thing. Can you guys elaborate on what exactly I need to flash? I really need to avoid going to another ROM, my phone is used heavily for work with email, vpn, rsa tokens, etc. and flashing a new rom is a major deal that I'd like to avoid. Would appreciate the help.

jayjr1105 said:
My reception is definitely suffering and not just from the bars. This morning I woke up to my phone having no signal at all, rebooted and I had 3 bars again. Something strange is going on.
I'm a little confused on the firmware vs baseband/modem thing. Can you guys elaborate on what exactly I need to flash? I really need to avoid going to another ROM, my phone is used heavily for work with email, vpn, rsa tokens, etc. and flashing a new rom is a major deal that I'd like to avoid. Would appreciate the help.
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Firmware "can" include new bootloader and such, which is not what you want if you're going to try ML1 (this has a locked bootloader included with the "firmware".) You should be able to find an ML1 radio-only, as this is what I used... I just don't remember where it was here exactly.
The MF1 firmware should be safe enough to install, as it will not lock your bootloader... I think I had found that mastamoon's ROM had a link to this firmware package, so you can ask him to be sure it's safe for you to flash... but given what the other posts here say, even the new radio may not help? Doesn't hurt to try MF1, if you ask me.

schwinn8 said:
Firmware "can" include new bootloader and such, which is not what you want if you're going to try ML1 (this has a locked bootloader included with the "firmware".) You should be able to find an ML1 radio-only, as this is what I used... I just don't remember where it was here exactly.
The MF1 firmware should be safe enough to install, as it will not lock your bootloader... I think I had found that mastamoon's ROM had a link to this firmware package, so you can ask him to be sure it's safe for you to flash... but given what the other posts here say, even the new radio may not help? Doesn't hurt to try MF1, if you ask me.
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Thanks for that info, that clears a lot up. In my own thread someone eluded to flashing the mf1 aio then ml1 modem. Makes sense since ML1 firmware is bad. My next questions is what's the difference between an AIO and firmware.

jayjr1105 said:
Thanks for that info, that clears a lot up. In my own thread someone eluded to flashing the mf1 aio then ml1 modem. Makes sense since ML1 firmware is bad. My next questions is what's the difference between an AIO and firmware.
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I'm no expert either. My guess is that AIO means it includes the bootloader, radio, and other such stuff - "all" the firmware stuff you would need to update a phone. This is nice because it puts you to a good "baseline". From there, you can upload just the ML1 radio (because doing the full (AIO?) firmware would include the locked bootloader, so you probably don't want that...

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T-Moblie service issue?

Just want to know if its just me or other people also. Lately even when I have service I don't actually have service..... Internet won't work/don't get texts I have to restart my phone to get it working again. Just want to know if it my phone or the service. Im running on [ROM-Leak][ODIN] Gingerbread 2.3.4 T959VUVKG4.
I had a similar issue coupke if weeks ago. Lasted about a day here. do you have the problem when using wifi too?
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No I have no issues with wifi.. This has been going on for about 3 days now... it pissing me off....
You could try flashing another modem and see if it gives you better results. It might just be that KG4 isn't good for your area.
um go To Wirless & networks then go to Mobile Networks Network operators and hit search now.. and when tmobile comes up click on it... try that see if it works
i don't know if this is considered a service issue or not though, but i did have a couple of calls that did not go through and i'm on Valhalla 1.3.2.
Anyone else you know in your area on T-Mobile? If so are they having an issue? If not, definitely turn off the phone, reseat the SIM (if it's old, go get a new one), then see if it's better. If not, try what bkoon said. Let us know how it goes.
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onlyonthursday said:
Just want to know if its just me or other people also. Lately even when I have service I don't actually have service..... Internet won't work/don't get texts I have to restart my phone to get it working again. Just want to know if it my phone or the service. Im running on [ROM-Leak][ODIN] Gingerbread 2.3.4 T959VUVKG4.
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My Wife running an unlocked Apple iPhone 3G on T-Mobile has had the same, as have I with Valhalla, howevery I have had less trouble while using WiFi calling mode.
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You could try flashing another modem and see if it gives you better results. It might just be that KG4 isn't good for your area.
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I'm still new to this so I don't know how to flash a modem/what exactly a modem is but I will look it up and see.
Also I didn't say it in the OP but this happens randomly. I sometimes go for almost the whole day without it doing this and sometimes it happens 10 mins after I turn on my phone.
markusrow said:
My Wife running an unlocked Apple iPhone 3G on T-Mobile has had the same, as have I with Valhalla, howevery I have had less trouble while using WiFi calling mode.
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If she's having a similar issue on a totally different phone it would seem to be a T-Mobile issue. Does it only happen in a certain area (your house, places you go/hang out, etc.) or all over the city?
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If she's having a similar issue on a totally different phone it would seem to be a T-Mobile issue. Does it only happen in a certain area (your house, places you go/hang out, etc.) or all over the city?
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No it's just random for me.
onlyonthursday said:
No it's just random for me.
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Ah, I misunderstood. I thought you meant she has the same issue. What about doing a factory data reset & also reseating the SIM? Barring that, maybe flash a new ROM onto it to see if that helps. As bkoon alluded to, some modems (the part that talks to T-Mobile as well as wifi) work better in some areas than in others. Flashing a different ROM via ODIN would give you a different modem.
If you just want to flash the modem itself via ODIN, take a look in the developer forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192436). You open ODIN, put the modem file in the "PHONE" location, and hit start.
If you need help, let me know & I'll help in any way I can.
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Ah, I misunderstood. I thought you meant she has the same issue. What about doing a factory data reset & also reseating the SIM? Barring that, maybe flash a new ROM onto it to see if that helps. As bkoon alluded to, some modems (the part that talks to T-Mobile as well as wifi) work better in some areas than in others. Flashing a different ROM via ODIN would give you a different modem.
If you just want to flash the modem itself via ODIN, take a look in the developer forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192436). You open ODIN, put the modem file in the "PHONE" location, and hit start.
If you need help, let me know & I'll help in any way I can.
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Thank you. Right now I'm flashing a new rom but kinda stuck... im at the last part where you flash it from CWM but I dont know what to push to start the flashing... I just got done readin the noobs guide to flashing but it doesnt tell you the final step haha
Edit: NVM i got everything working with the new ROM so I will report back later to see the results and also try new modems.
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Thank you. Right now I'm flashing a new rom but kinda stuck... im at the last part where you flash it from CWM but I dont know what to push to start the flashing... I just got done readin the noobs guide to flashing but it doesnt tell you the final step haha
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I have to admit I'm CWM stupid Iv'e only ever flashed dsexton's Adrenaline Shot from CWM. I've never flashed a new ROM that way. I imagine it's the same as flashing any other ZIP, though. Tell me what steps you followed & where you're stuck & I'll do my best to help.
I'm more of an ODIN guy, but that's because I'm fairly new to this too.
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I have to admit I'm CWM stupid Iv'e only ever flashed dsexton's Adrenaline Shot from CWM. I've never flashed a new ROM that way. I imagine it's the same as flashing any other ZIP, though. Tell me what steps you followed & where you're stuck & I'll do my best to help.
I'm more of an ODIN guy, but that's because I'm fairly new to this too.
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Ya... I have had to many bad experiences with odin. CWM has been pretty easy so far.
stephen_w said:
If she's having a similar issue on a totally different phone it would seem to be a T-Mobile issue. Does it only happen in a certain area (your house, places you go/hang out, etc.) or all over the city?
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We have not been monitoring carefully, however it may be in areas where reception is poor.
markusrow said:
We have not been monitoring carefully, however it may be in areas where reception is poor.
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Well the thing is I have full bars and even says 4G but it acts like I have no service(also this only started recently and I used to never have problems). It hasn't happened since I installed a new ROM yet but I have only had the ROM for about 5 hours. I am going to try out modems also to see if I can get better reception in some areas, but I have never changed the modem before so we will see how it all goes.

So my phone really doesn't like the UCLC5 modem...Ideas?

I was hoping to get a modem that actually works - And when I can actually see something I see 4 bars of LTE where I normally can barely pull 2. Unfortunately, I pretty much can't see anything other than FC messages and a phone asking me to pick a launcher after I've already chosen one.
ROM:NexusMod Beta 3
Kernel: Whatever NM b3 comes with.
Using this .zip: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24460733&postcount=15
Works great with UCALC4, but I flash UCLC5 and it's like my phone took a gun to its head.
I can't say why your phone is having these problems, but it sounds like you may need to reflash things. I typically follow the modem flashing pattern of two times 30 seconds apart and then a 60 second pause before restarting [Thanks to whoever posted this in their post originally as I can't find it]
I will say this about the UCLC5 modem in general. Once flashed on my ICS rocket, it would give me a reading of more bars in the same position. However, download speeds were exactly the same, and upload speeds were absolutely terrible. I could care less how many bars it shows. I'd rather have it fast, so I went back to the standard ICS modem for now.
Try Blaze 4g from the t989 forum. I used it for a few days and it worked well.
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smully1 said:
Try Blaze 4g from the t989 forum. I used it for a few days and it worked well.
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Can you get LTE with the blaze modem?
GoldfishTX said:
I can't say why your phone is having these problems, but it sounds like you may need to reflash things. I typically follow the modem flashing pattern of two times 30 seconds apart and then a 60 second pause before restarting [Thanks to whoever posted this in their post originally as I can't find it]
I will say this about the UCLC5 modem in general. Once flashed on my ICS rocket, it would give me a reading of more bars in the same position. However, download speeds were exactly the same, and upload speeds were absolutely terrible. I could care less how many bars it shows. I'd rather have it fast, so I went back to the standard ICS modem for now.
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Well I tried that, and I tried about seven other patterns and orders of flashing various things since I was completely restarting from scratch. My phone just hates it. I've probably tried flashing it about eight different times, different ways each time and including twice with a different ROM.
I'm just going to go back to UCALC4 since I need a working phone more than I need a phone that works better.
zxrax said:
I was hoping to get a modem that actually works - And when I can actually see something I see 4 bars of LTE where I normally can barely pull 2. Unfortunately, I pretty much can't see anything other than FC messages and a phone asking me to pick a launcher after I've already chosen one.
ROM:NexusMod Beta 3
Kernel: Whatever NM b3 comes with.
Using this .zip: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24460733&postcount=15
Works great with UCALC4, but I flash UCLC5 and it's like my phone took a gun to its head.
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Some people it works, some people it gives hell. I really don't get it. It must just be the fact that all phones aren't created equal. Maybe your phone has the slightest hardware difference that makes it not take. That and its not really for our phone. Our ics modem really sucks.
GoldfishTX said:
I can't say why your phone is having these problems, but it sounds like you may need to reflash things. I typically follow the modem flashing pattern of two times 30 seconds apart and then a 60 second pause before restarting [Thanks to whoever posted this in their post originally as I can't find it]
I will say this about the UCLC5 modem in general. Once flashed on my ICS rocket, it would give me a reading of more bars in the same position. However, download speeds were exactly the same, and upload speeds were absolutely terrible. I could care less how many bars it shows. I'd rather have it fast, so I went back to the standard ICS modem for now.
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Where I live its a struggle for signal, I'm out in hick country and every bar matters. Lc5 shows the correct signal strength for me while our stock ics modem shows more bars when I'm really in a poor area. I need the modem to tell me I'm in a bad zone to wait on that text message or phone call. 1 bar realistic will show 3 on the skyrocket ics modem and I wont be able to send a text, lc5 shows one and I know it's a bad time. Also I have no lte here, ****s slow regardless.
I guess modem choice lands on where you live and what works best, that is if you can even get o to work LOL.
zxrax said:
Well I tried that, and I tried about seven other patterns and orders of flashing various things since I was completely restarting from scratch. My phone just hates it. I've probably tried flashing it about eight different times, different ways each time and including twice with a different ROM.
I'm just going to go back to UCALC4 since I need a working phone more than I need a phone that works better.
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Good idea, going back. When it sucks, it sucks, no matter what other guys can get
Its like sex with someone else's girlfriend. It works for him, but may not work for you, and then you may have to go back. .
EDIT: Seriously, this new ICS stuff is hit or miss.
I think you can. I'm in a non-lte area so I couldn't test for lte.
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Can you get LTE with the blaze modem?
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Just don't use UCLC5. I've tried more than a few times, overlaps no-wipes as well as fresh installs with different ROMs and it still chokes. I gave up.
UCLC5 doesn't work on my Skyrocket with NexusMod Beta 3 either. Maybe that ROM just doesn't work with that radio.
I have UCLC5 on mine running NexusMod b3 and it seems to be working well. Battery may have improved a smidgin, and i have yet to see a FC. I flashed last night, so its still new.
But like i said, I have no problems with it.
I tried wiping and reinstalling NexusMod b3 then UCLC5 and still no dice. It boots then as soon as Trebuchet loads it freezes. Looks like I'm stuck with UCALC4 and 2MB up/200KB down for the time being.

[Q] Got GSIII and reception is terrible

It's easily 50% worse than my last phone (palm pre 3) and I've never had issues at my home with anyone's verizon phone.
I did flash LK1 RPM and Radio from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2007414
I'm not sure if that has any bearing on it and am also not sure if it was like that before. I did it all when I was in town.
Is there another radio I can flash and see if it's better? Or does the GSIII just have garbage reception on the outskirts?
TIA TIA
Diddo on all that..here is a list with all the modems.let me know if you find the best
Good luck
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/34053-of...zon-sgs3-sch-i535-odin-or-recovery-flashable/
What ROM ya runnin?
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TheDiabolicaL1 said:
What ROM ya runnin?
Better and funnier than your tapatalk signature
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I've tried the miui 4.1
stock JB
and the mean jellybean one I posted above.
To be honest when I first flashed any ROM on to my GS3 my reception was terrible. Every ROM that I used was the same, I also tried every radio available.
My only solution was just to go back to stock which I did now this Stock ICS has me at 4-5 bars everywhere I go.
My last CM ROM had me at 0-1 bar in the same places.
I hope this helps.
Check to see if you have the updated prl version 15154. Do this by going to settings, about phone, status. I think that is an updated list of the towers and that could be your problem. If its not the updated version just shut phone off take out SIM card for 2 min and then just start it up and it should automatically update. I read this somewhere in another post and just figured i'd pass it on. Hope it helps.
Txs mike..I was on something like 14015::' 1 month of fiddling of different modems and radios
mikeman45 said:
Check to see if you have the updated prl version 15154. Do this by going to settings, about phone, status. I think that is an updated list of the towers and that could be your problem. If its not the updated version just shut phone off take out SIM card for 2 min and then just start it up and it should automatically update. I read this somewhere in another post and just figured i'd pass it on. Hope it helps.
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Unfortunately I'm already on this PRL
Going to try some ICS roms I guess.
I have tried each radio as they have come out with mixed reviews. Some are better than others for me but YMMV. I have found the latest VRLK1 is what works best for me. I came from the Thunderbolt, and I really miss the reception I had with that phone; however, that is the ONLY thing I miss about it. I am currently running CleanRom v5.0 and VRLK1. I definitely get the best reception, and can maintain 4G at work while the other radios would drop to 3g or 1x. I only hope it continues to improve, but I don't think it will ever be as good as I had with the Thunderbolt. Good Luck.
Did you try all the radios, even the ICS ones.
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Mark as solved!
I tried every radio I agree the newest seemed to work best but still was ridiculous. Barely any service even though I had two bars at times. Not enough for a single call and had to be by a window to get spotty text service.
Traded for a lumia 822. Works perfect.
This is funny. Coming from the nexus this phone has way more signal and better reception. Instant switching from 3g to 4g and to wifi. Ive tried every radio and they all work very well. Tried on my nexus and all were horrible. Just my .02 cents but this phone rocks.
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This is funny. Coming from the nexus this phone has way more signal and better reception. Instant switching from 3g to 4g and to wifi. Ive tried every radio and they all work very well. Tried on my nexus and all were horrible. Just my .02 cents but this phone rocks.
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Same here. If my i535 shows even 1 bar it still calls/uses data great.
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I've tried the miui 4.1
stock JB
and the mean jellybean one I posted above.
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Two things. One: might need a replacement. Two: uh, all the MIUI builds say there are radio issues. So, yeah....
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corn13read said:
It's easily 50% worse than my last phone (palm pre 3) and I've never had issues at my home with anyone's verizon phone.
I did flash LK1 RPM and Radio from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2007414
I'm not sure if that has any bearing on it and am also not sure if it was like that before. I did it all when I was in town.
Is there another radio I can flash and see if it's better? Or does the GSIII just have garbage reception on the outskirts?
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As others have said try out all of the older radios and use whichever one works best for you. Unfortunately, this phone is not particularly known for having a strong radio (and no software update is ever going to really fix that).
If you are really on a fringe area of service, this might not be the best phone for you. In my experience, Motorola phones have always had the best radios in the industry, and are the most reliable in fringe service areas.

[Q] Having problems with 4.3 on a rooted sg3

I try to keep up with latest os, but 4.3 has me baffled. The first time I tried to install 4.3 was on Jellybam 10.2. I followed the instructions to the tee, but it didn't work. All 4.3 roms I've loaded I've never had a signal. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Now that all of the 4.3 roms have the custom recovery already on the rom, it still doesn't work. I have no signal. I thought about unrooting my sg3 and starting over, but that is a pain. So I'm basically stuck with 4.2.2. If anyone has anything to say about my problem please do so. Thanks
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I try to keep up with latest os, but 4.3 has me baffled. The first time I tried to install 4.3 was on Jellybam 10.2. I followed the instructions to the tee, but it didn't work. All 4.3 roms I've loaded I've never had a signal. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Now that all of the 4.3 roms have the custom recovery already on the rom, it still doesn't work. I have no signal. I thought about unrooting my sg3 and starting over, but that is a pain. So I'm basically stuck with 4.2.2. If anyone has anything to say about my problem please do so. Thanks
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I'll second that. Was running cleanrom 7.0, thought I'd fool around with 4.3 Flashed a couple of different ROMS, and none worked. Restored my backup of Cleanrom, and still no signal. It shows 4 bars, can receive an occasional text, but trying to text or make a call the signal drops away. Help!
Tim
wily5150 said:
I try to keep up with latest os, but 4.3 has me baffled. The first time I tried to install 4.3 was on Jellybam 10.2. I followed the instructions to the tee, but it didn't work. All 4.3 roms I've loaded I've never had a signal. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Now that all of the 4.3 roms have the custom recovery already on the rom, it still doesn't work. I have no signal. I thought about unrooting my sg3 and starting over, but that is a pain. So I'm basically stuck with 4.2.2. If anyone has anything to say about my problem please do so. Thanks
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I'll second that. Was running cleanrom 7.0, thought I'd fool around with 4.3 Flashed a couple of different ROMS, and none worked. Restored my backup of Cleanrom, and still no signal. It shows 4 bars, can receive an occasional text, but trying to text or make a call the signal drops away. Help!
Tim
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when you flash, co you clean flash? and what recovery are you using? This info would help in getting your questions answered.
i've been running Mastamoon's unofficial 10.2 (Android 4.3) nightlies (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385652), and regularly flash back and forth between TW Roms as well and have never had any real data problems. sure, drops data every once in a great while, but Mastamoon puts a lot of work into cleaning up issues.
one thing: IF you flash, and you don't have data, did you wait more than a couple of minutes? Sometimes it takes a while on first flashes. Also, did you check what your status said? (menu >system settings >about phone >status? Also, check to insure your mobile network is set up correctly (menu >system settings >more > mobile network settings) and check your CDMA subscription is set to RUIM/SIM and NOT NV, and network mode is set to LTE/CDMA/EvDo sometimes during a bad flash, these can get hosed up.
like i said, i run Masta's unofficial version, and go in and out of data areas (no data in the subway tunnels) and it always goes right back.
give that a try, and if still having problems, add more information befor just saying "i don't get any data with any 4.3 rom
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when you flash, co you clean flash? and what recovery are you using? This info would help in getting your questions answered.
i've been running Mastamoon's unofficial 10.2 (Android 4.3) nightlies (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385652), and regularly flash back and forth between TW Roms as well and have never had any real data problems. sure, drops data every once in a great while, but Mastamoon puts a lot of work into cleaning up issues.
one thing: IF you flash, and you don't have data, did you wait more than a couple of minutes? Sometimes it takes a while on first flashes. Also, did you check what your status said? (menu >system settings >about phone >status? Also, check to insure your mobile network is set up correctly (menu >system settings >more > mobile network settings) and check your CDMA subscription is set to RUIM/SIM and NOT NV, and network mode is set to LTE/CDMA/EvDo sometimes during a bad flash, these can get hosed up.
like i said, i run Masta's unofficial version, and go in and out of data areas (no data in the subway tunnels) and it always goes right back.
give that a try, and if still having problems, add more information befor just saying "i don't get any data with any 4.3 rom
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Good afternoon, and thanks for your help.
I wish I could give you more information, but I broke one of my cardinal rules about messing with my phone and didn't take notes. Suffice it to say I was trying a couple of different 4.3 ROMS in the forums, as well as the two available MIUI roms that were in there. I use TWRP.
I did wait quite a while before declaring no data, it has actually been a couple of days. It does show I have a signal, and I can get texts that are sent to me. When my wife tries to call my phone it goes right to voice mail, even when it does say I have a signal (4G, full bars). I also cannot send a text, it immediately goes to 'failed message'.
I tried setting my phone back to LTE/CDMA/EvDo, but I don't see an option for CDMA subscription. I wonder if I accidentally tried a Global ROM instead? All I am really looking for is some 4.2 love, I like what my daughters Nexus 4 has for lock screen widgets, and my Cleanrom installation is acting a little wonky now and again, so thought it was time to flash something new. Silly rabbit, trix are for kids.
Thanks again. Thinking of flashing a stock ROM and starting over. Any thoughts?
moonfarm said:
Good afternoon, and thanks for your help.
I wish I could give you more information, but I broke one of my cardinal rules about messing with my phone and didn't take notes. Suffice it to say I was trying a couple of different 4.3 ROMS in the forums, as well as the two available MIUI roms that were in there. I use TWRP.
I did wait quite a while before declaring no data, it has actually been a couple of days. It does show I have a signal, and I can get texts that are sent to me. When my wife tries to call my phone it goes right to voice mail, even when it does say I have a signal (4G, full bars). I also cannot send a text, it immediately goes to 'failed message'.
I tried setting my phone back to LTE/CDMA/EvDo, but I don't see an option for CDMA subscription. I wonder if I accidentally tried a Global ROM instead? All I am really looking for is some 4.2 love, I like what my daughters Nexus 4 has for lock screen widgets, and my Cleanrom installation is acting a little wonky now and again, so thought it was time to flash something new. Silly rabbit, trix are for kids.
Thanks again. Thinking of flashing a stock ROM and starting over. Any thoughts?
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follow my last post; Mastamoon has his version of CM10.2 (4.3) running great, and is very quick at answers (during the week that is) as well a couple of other DEVs that follow that tread are always willing to offer help. AND he has a download app, that once you install will tell you when there is an update, give you a direct link to it, and after downloading, will check the MD5 to insure a good download.
providing you are on VZW that is.
I actually had this problem coming from hyper drive to dirty Unicorn. But i started out on the Droid X back in the day so I was used to it. While I don't know if this really works but it worked for me is do *22899 then *228# ( so the keyboard pops up ) i did it a few times also i turned it off the cell service and turned it back on using the toggle. While i dont know if that will do it it worked for me. I know LTE dont need do that because of the sim but it does for me in the hiccup.
A question i have that i cant post in the Dev Fourm because of lack of post. I been part of XDA for long time just never posted. But I'm running Dirty Unicorn and theres a option for fast charge but it does nothing. I've used this feature before and makes my car charger work better and home charging and my battery sucks now but does anyone know how to get it working? I've tried terminal did SU and FFC but nothing.
I'm running twrp recovery. I'm asuming the latetest version. And i do let it settle for a while. As for the settings you mentioned, everything is normal,and as it should be. The imei,meid, ect. Is normal. Thanks for the input.
I've fixed this by going full ODIN, putting a stock image back on, and following the instructions at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2066133 Seems to be working, it is no longer on roaming.
Tim
wily5150 said:
I try to keep up with latest os, but 4.3 has me baffled. The first time I tried to install 4.3 was on Jellybam 10.2. I followed the instructions to the tee, but it didn't work. All 4.3 roms I've loaded I've never had a signal. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Now that all of the 4.3 roms have the custom recovery already on the rom, it still doesn't work. I have no signal. I thought about unrooting my sg3 and starting over, but that is a pain. So I'm basically stuck with 4.2.2. If anyone has anything to say about my problem please do so. Thanks
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When I tried 4.2 and turned off data it completely killed my signal. None of my recoveries of 4.1.2 had signal. Flashing back to stock fixed the signal problem.
Hellfire and Dirty Unicorns have worked great for me since going to 4.3 and 4.3.1. I use cwm touch recovery but idk how much of an effect recovery has with flashing a rom successfully.
But this tool makes rooting, unlocking the bootloader, and recovery very simple and easy. (but I would flash the latest recovery after using the tool just in case)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
jailbreaktoroot said:
I actually had this problem coming from hyper drive to dirty Unicorn. But i started out on the Droid X back in the day so I was used to it. While I don't know if this really works but it worked for me is do *22899 then *228# ( so the keyboard pops up ) i did it a few times also i turned it off the cell service and turned it back on using the toggle. While i dont know if that will do it it worked for me. I know LTE dont need do that because of the sim but it does for me in the hiccup.
A question i have that i cant post in the Dev Fourm because of lack of post. I been part of XDA for long time just never posted. But I'm running Dirty Unicorn and theres a option for fast charge but it does nothing. I've used this feature before and makes my car charger work better and home charging and my battery sucks now but does anyone know how to get it working? I've tried terminal did SU and FFC but nothing.
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I believe fast charge is kernel related and not because of a rom. I haven't ever used fast charge but all the kernel threads always list fast charge as a feature. But which DU build are you running?

Trying to figure out poor signal strength issue

Hey guys!
Since I got my Nexus 5 a week ago, I'm experiencing a very poor performance of the signal reception at my office. At the same spot, Nexus' signal is around -103 dBm whereas a Neo or Arc S is around -93 dBm. Translated to bars, Nexus has 2 bars using EDGE and the others have 3-4 using HSPA.
I've tried to disable 4G, even for testing purposes I disabled 3G, but the signal strength is the same. I have read that many people have issues with the signal, either this same issue or other, and I got two Nexus with the same behavior, so I don't think it's due to defective devices.
I have noticed that the wifi drops some times and that the Nexus makes more noise on the speakers of my computer. Hence, I think it's a problem of some sort of interference produced by the Nexus.
Checking the testing menu (*#*#4636#*#*), on "Select radio band" at the "Phone information" field I only see "USA Band". I live in Spain, do you think this may be the source of the problem? If it is, how can I fix it?
The version 4.4.2 neither improve nor worsen the signal strength.
It's the radio
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Hardware or software issue?
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Software, a lot of people reverted back to the 4.4 radio
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dicecuber said:
Software, a lot of people reverted back to the 4.4 radio
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The people who reverted back were those that weren't able to connect using LTE in the new radio but they could on 4.4. However, that's not my problem.
yzT said:
The people who reverted back were those that weren't able to connect using LTE in the new radio but they could on 4.4. However, that's not my problem.
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You have a problem with low signal strength. The .23 radio seems worse in that regard so get the .15 or .17 radio and test to see if it's better.
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You have a problem with low signal strength. The .23 radio seems worse in that regard so get the .15 or .17 radio and test to see if it's better.
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As I said, regardless of the version I'm using, the signal is the same. It doesn't change its strength, neither for good nor for bad.
shotta35 said:
You have a problem with low signal strength. The .23 radio seems worse in that regard so get the .15 or .17 radio and test to see if it's better.
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Where are the radio's posted that I can load via adb? Also, what is the file name for the radio that was on 4.4 after the day one update but before 4.4.1?
Thanks
yzT said:
As I said, regardless of the version I'm using, the signal is the same. It doesn't change its strength, neither for good nor for bad.
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Change the antenna to a stronger one manually
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beside the radio provided within the 4.4 and 4.4.2 versions, is there any other radio which I can try out to see whether things go better?
If so, what are the steps to change it? Stock with CF (root+unlocked).
yzT said:
beside the radio provided within the 4.4 and 4.4.2 versions, is there any other radio which I can try out to see whether things go better?
If so, what are the steps to change it? Stock with CF (root+unlocked).
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Try to read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2558127
Raistlin1 said:
Where are the radio's posted that I can load via adb? Also, what is the file name for the radio that was on 4.4 after the day one update but before 4.4.1?
Thanks
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yzT said:
beside the radio provided within the 4.4 and 4.4.2 versions, is there any other radio which I can try out to see whether things go better?
If so, what are the steps to change it? Stock with CF (root+unlocked).
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2514095
Read there and use either the ZIP file for recovery or IMG for ADB.
D820 KRT16M
M8974A-1.0.25.0.17
That's the stock 4.4 modem. 4.41 came with .23 as mentioned.
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D820 KRT01B
M8974A-1.0.25.0.15
--- is also said to be a good one which came out before 4.4.
radios can only be used the ones provided by Google? ROM developers can write their own? Because both Google's radios work equal in my case.

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