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[Q] How to update baseband/radio/modem

Hi everyone,
My verizon galaxy s3 right now has a baseband of I535VRLHE.
First I was wondering which baseband is most recent, I have heard of MB1, MF1, etc. I know where to get these software updates but I have not found out how to actually update the baseband. Right now, I am jumping between many roms but as of this moment I am on an unofficial cm 10.1 build. They suggest getting on MF1 modem, but I really have no idea how do it.
Thanks for the help,
PS: I looked for quite a while so please don't tell me to keep looking or something like that.

droidxroothelp said:
Hi everyone,
My verizon galaxy s3 right now has a baseband of I535VRLHE.
First I was wondering which baseband is most recent, I have heard of MB1, MF1, etc. I know where to get these software updates but I have not found out how to actually update the baseband. Right now, I am jumping between many roms but as of this moment I am on an unofficial cm 10.1 build. They suggest getting on MF1 modem, but I really have no idea how do it.
Thanks for the help,
PS: I looked for quite a while so please don't tell me to keep looking or something like that.
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Flash in recovery, baseband updates are always in alphabetical order, most recent is mf1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788313
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BadUsername said:
Flash in recovery, baseband updates are always in alphabetical order, most recent is mf1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788313
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Do I need to wipe anything for flashing it? Also, its ok to flash baseband updates with a custom rom installed?
And these will make my radios stronger, and thus my signal stronger?\
Thanks

droidxroothelp said:
Do I need to wipe anything for flashing it? Also, its ok to flash baseband updates with a custom rom installed?
And these will make my radios stronger, and thus my signal stronger?\
Thanks
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no
yes
theres really no answer to pt3

What modem do you guys suggest flashing to. Right now I am on I535VRLHE and by my understanding that is extremely outdated. So just to make sure again no wiping anything, no formatting, no anything? And I should be flashing an update in either twrp or cwm? I know these questions sound stupid when I said I flash roms daily, but I really do not want to risk bricking my beloved s3 hahaha.
Thanks for taking your time to help me.

from what i understand the modem that works best for you will depend mostly on location. they might get better as they update, but i get teh same signal on the latest as I did on a modem from a few updates ago.
you can download the all in one packages here
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/34053-firmware-vrbmf1-modemrpmtzsbl-verizon-sgs3-sch-i535/
reboot into recovery, then flash, reboot back to the ROM. if youre worried, make a backup. things can always go wrong i guess.

Ok thank you again, another question haha sorry. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788313&page=6 In this thread, the first few pages say to flash via odin and what not none of them confirm being able to flash through recovery. Have you ever flashed a radio through recovery?
Also what advantages does an AIO have compared to just the modem.

droidxroothelp said:
Ok thank you again, another question haha sorry. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788313&page=6 In this thread, the first few pages say to flash via odin and what not none of them confirm being able to flash through recovery. Have you ever flashed a radio through recovery?
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did it today.
that link is over a year old. since then theyve been converted to flashable zips.
check here for more info and the downloads. theres an FAQ question you might want to read if youre nervous or unsure
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/34053-firmware-vrbmf1-modemrpmtzsbl-verizon-sgs3-sch-i535/

Hello. I have a galaxy s3 bought from three uk and I was wondering if i can change the baseband? If somebody wanna help me with some info.
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ZappMasteR said:
Hello. I have a galaxy s3 bought from three uk and I was wondering if i can change the baseband? If somebody wanna help me with some info.
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You need to do a Google search for "i9300 xda" because we can not help you in the SCH-I535 forums.
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[Q] 4.2.2 to 4.4.2 flashing instructions?

Hi all.I am a bit confused as I am reading some things that say your modem has to be updated to make this jump but the ROM threads themselves have the same old instructions with no mention of this.
Coming from Carbon 1.8/4.2.2.
Anything special that I need to do to jump into Kit Kat other than the normal procedures?(Backup,Wipe,Format,Flash?)
Thanks.

chiadrum said:
Hi all.I am a bit confused as I am reading some things that say your modem has to be updated to make this jump but the ROM threads themselves have the same old instructions with no mention of this.
Coming from Carbon 1.8/4.2.2.
Anything special that I need to do to jump into Kit Kat other than the normal procedures?(Backup,Wipe,Format,Flash?)
Thanks.
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Ok funny I hadn't seen the Cyanogen Mod instructions since I haven't flashed that but clearly stating that VRBMF1 firmware needs to be flashed.Is that the case for any AOSP 4.4.2?If yes what is the correct sequence?

chiadrum said:
Ok funny I hadn't seen the Cyanogen Mod instructions since I haven't flashed that but clearly stating that VRBMF1 firmware needs to be flashed.Is that the case for any AOSP 4.4.2?If yes what is the correct sequence?
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You should be OK with that flashing procedure, you're probably on the mf1 firmware already. You can check by looking at your baseband in settings
If you aren't, get it from here, you want the mf1 aio:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788313
Sequence of flashing this doesn't matter.
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BadUsername said:
You should be OK with that flashing procedure, you're probably on the mf1 firmware already. You can check by looking at your baseband in settings
If you aren't, get it from here, you want the mf1 aio:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788313
Sequence of flashing this doesn't matter.
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That's what I needed to know thanks man.I am NOT on MF1 right now.

Android 4.4.4 Release 2

Do we all need this or does it only benefit the areas it was released to so far?
http://www.androidcentral.com/andro...s-5-published-australia-new-zealand-and-india

"You can grab both the factory image (again, only bother with this if you're on the right carrier in the correct region) at the source link below, and get instructions for installation in our*definitive Nexus updating guide."

Radio zip anyone?

Akoolive said:
Radio zip anyone?
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Keep an eye over on the main Radio thread...

Akoolive said:
Radio zip anyone?
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Here you go: https://www.mediafire.com/?n84exco426kxabc

I flashed the radio and I have the best signal in my home I've ever had. I'm on L and with AT&T.

I'm in Australia and I feel no difference between KTU84P and KTU84Q lol

Just flashed it. Restoring data. In India .

Where is the radio located so I can back it up before trying this? What folder is it in?
sent from my nexus 5 rocking L

Thanks for the radio img. Didn't really want to download the whole factory image.
Flash via fastboot and seems to be the same performance as the L radio.. but still early days and I've only checked out the reception from my office and no where else.. but from my office, the reception always seems so bad.

kamots said:
Where is the radio located so I can back it up before trying this? What folder is it in?
sent from my nexus 5 rocking L
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It would be better to go to System and see what Radio you have first, then go to the radio thread in the General section and download the radio you currently have (Thats your backup).

kamots said:
Where is the radio located so I can back it up before trying this? What folder is it in?
sent from my nexus 5 rocking L
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The radio occupies its own partition separate from the system.

dhruvmalik said:
It would be better to go to System and see what Radio you have first, then go to the radio thread in the General section and download the radio you currently have (Thats your backup).
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If the radio is worse then just flash the radio you were using previously lol
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My Nexus 5 prompts me to download the KTU84Q OTA now when I'm not even on the network the "fixes" are supposed to be for, and I'm on a custom ROM lol what the hell

Flashed and I dont notice any difference so far. Perhaps the modem may contribute to better battery life. Flashed all stock wiped all data, restored from scratch, rooted and updated all apps.

vin4yak said:
Here you go: https://www.mediafire.com/?n84exco426kxabc
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So is this technically a newer radio than L's?

Ben36 said:
So is this technically a newer radio than L's?
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IMO, it's not a new radio compared to Android L's! Android L's radio starts from "2.0.50.2.08" whereas this one's "2.0.50.1.17". I think google has just patched what was broken for some carriers using "2.0.50.1.16" as base and not android L's "2.0.50.2.08".
However, for people who were facing issues with 1.16 will surely face the issues on 2.08 (L) since the patch isn't included in it.
These radios do act in an unpredictable way all the time. For some KTU84P's radio works good while for other's android L's and so on.

I am using the L radio. Was having issue with the new 4.4.4 V2 update.

[Q] New Firmware question

I appreciate an input on this. Updated my current ROM to 4.4.3 which is on firmware 2.21.605.2.I keep seeing people say you have to take the OTA ( if unlocked, S-0ff) to have new radios. If my ROM is on the new firmware do I still flash the new firmware zip?
Thank you

KRISKOKD said:
I appreciate an input on this. Updated my current ROM to 4.4.3 which is on firmware 2.21.605.2.I keep seeing people say you have to take the OTA ( if unlocked, S-0ff) to have new radios. If my ROM is on the new firmware do I still flash the new firmware zip?
Thank you
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What ROM are you using? If you flash a custom ROM it does not update the firmware. I suggest reading this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723159

BladeRunner said:
What ROM are you using? If you flash a custom ROM it does not update the firmware. I suggest reading this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723159
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Im on skyfall

KRISKOKD said:
Im on skyfall
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right, you would need to flash the new firmware as per the thread I linked to have the new radios, etc.

BladeRunner said:
right, you would need to flash the new firmware as per the thread I linked to have the new radios, etc.
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Thank you for your help so far. One more question can I use Flashify to flash the zip?
Thank you again for helping
Edit: Read more. Has to be done via fastboot

KRISKOKD said:
Thank you for your help so far. One more question can I use Flashify to flash the zip?
Thank you again for helping
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No, you wouldn't be able to use flashify as you'd need to be in RUU mode. It's really simple and the directions are pretty straightforward.

BladeRunner said:
No, you wouldn't be able to use flashify as you'd need to be in RUU mode. It's really simple and the directions are pretty straightforward.
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Thank you for your help. Much appreciated

KRISKOKD said:
Thank you for your help. Much appreciated
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Glad I could be of help!!:good:

[Q&A] [ROM] [Nexus 5] Android M Preview 2 Flashable ZIP

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how to upgrade to MPZ79M,,,
i come from 44Q

iamichigo said:
how to upgrade to MPZ79M,,,
i come from 44Q
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The same way you installed the first one
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So I read the above thread, for the Nexus 5 and I am honestly confused. How do I flash a stock rom without being rooted in the first place? Don't you have to be rooted to have TWRP installed on your device? Cause I am interested installing Preview 2, fully stocked, but I'm confused how to achieve this, so if someone could share a method on how to do this via a Mac, id appreciate it.

Phaze1585 said:
So I read the above thread, for the Nexus 5 and I am honestly confused. How do I flash a stock rom without being rooted in the first place? Don't you have to be rooted to have TWRP installed on your device? Cause I am interested installing Preview 2, fully stocked, but I'm confused how to achieve this, so if someone could share a method on how to do this via a Mac, id appreciate it.
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The only thing needed to install another ROM is a custom recovery. Users can flash ROMs as they please without having root. Root is only required initially for most devices to unlock bootloaders or the equivalent, which is only necessary to allow users to install a custom recovery.
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Phaze1585 said:
So I read the above thread, for the Nexus 5 and I am honestly confused. How do I flash a stock rom without being rooted in the first place? Don't you have to be rooted to have TWRP installed on your device? Cause I am interested installing Preview 2, fully stocked, but I'm confused how to achieve this, so if someone could share a method on how to do this via a Mac, id appreciate it.
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I don't think you should be installing a developer preview
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I have tried the first build of MP3 Nexus 5 I flash from TWRP and it success but I lost my TWRP and now I can't install it again although from fastboot. Any one can help me?

android M preview 3, play store unable to load
dirty flash from preview 2 & clean flash, unfortunately, google play store has stopped, tried clearing google services & store cache and data wipes, after clean install cant get past checking for software update

kernel
thank you for the stock kernel + root

Is there anyone that gets crash opening the data part of the settings? This happens weather I open them from the slide down menù or from the draw.
Thank you.

Problem!!!!
i have tries all the 3 previews of android M , after flashing it through TWRP when i reboot it it remains in in the boot animation mode for 1 hour and more ....any solution.
currently using cataclysm

Tia_93_ said:
Is there anyone that gets crash opening the data part of the settings? This happens weather I open them from the slide down menù or from the draw.
Thank you.
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Is your phone in English?
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Ben36 said:
Is your phone in English?
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Thank you for your reply. If this is a reference to my bad English and miscommunication of specific terms, I'm sorry. If there's more to it, no, my phone is not in English. Why?

Tia_93_ said:
Thank you for your reply. If this is a reference to my bad English and miscommunication of specific terms, I'm sorry. If there's more to it, no, my phone is not in English. Why?
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Because on previous preview releases changing the phones language has caused things to malfunction/force close. Try set your phone to English (hopefully you understand well enough to navigate the menus) and see if data still closes on you
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Ben36 said:
Because on previous preview releases changing the phones language has caused things to malfunction/force close. Try set your phone to English (hopefully you understand well enough to navigate the menus) and see if data still closes on you
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Thank you! That solved it. Thank you for your help.

Tia_93_ said:
Thank you! That solved it. Thank you for your help.
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You'll just have to wait for official release for it fixed (i assume they're not bothered because they're American and only need it working in English to develop it)
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Ben36 said:
You'll just have to wait for official release for it fixed (i assume they're not bothered because they're American and only need it working in English to develop it)
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It doesn't bother me actually, just I didn't thought that could be an issue keeping my language (for some reasons, I thought that the developer preview came only in English and I was quite surprised when it suggested me Italian after unlocking the SIM).
Thank you again.

Ravi_Prateek said:
i have tries all the 3 previews of android M , after flashing it through TWRP when i reboot it it remains in in the boot animation mode for 1 hour and more ....any solution.
currently using cataclysm
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Dirty flashing while not clearing caches, or trying to install SuperSU on stock kernel will ends up in a boot loop
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reanel said:
I have tried the first build of MP3 Nexus 5 I flash from TWRP and it success but I lost my TWRP and now I can't install it again although from fastboot. Any one can help me?
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You probably wiped your recovery with stock one in fastboot. You can just re-use fastboot to install TWRP over stock.

Android Auto Map Permissions?
There can't be many people on Preview 3 who use Android Auto, but I'll throw it out there...anyone else running into an issue with navigation in Android Auto complaining about location permissions? It suggests granting Maps the location permission, which of course it has. I can navigate fine directly from the Maps app, but in AA I just get the screen with that error.

Anyone else having problems with 6.0.1
I can't get root to work.
I dirty flashed 6.0.1 acoording to instruktions, reboot installs elemental x kernel reboot and tries to install supersu 2.5.2. But it gets stuck att the boot animation.
I tried re flashing 6.0.1 again and install the kernel provided by stephan but twrp can't install the zip, I get a update failed.
Anyone hav any tips on how to root 6.0.1 preferably without wiping the the phone. Should I flash 2.6.2? But the instructions for that means that I need to wipe and reflash?
Mahanon