wifi and modems

[zms123]

Can someone tell me about how to get a better signal (wifi most importantly). I heard something called modems that are for specific carriers. I'm wondering where do you get these modems and whether there is a new one for virgin mobile(bell) canada.

 

[Kie]

Yep the modem is in your baseband (after I9100). For Bell Canada, the stock modem starts with MUG.

The modem manages the wireless comms features like wi-fi and 3G/HSDPA. If you want to get a new modem for Bell, I suggest you check out this thread.

 

[zms123]

Yep the modem is in your baseband (after I9100). For Bell Canada, the stock modem starts with MUG.

The modem manages the wireless comms features like wi-fi and 3G/HSDPA. If you want to get a new modem for Bell, I suggest you check out this thread.

Thanks. I updated from stock kg2 to kk2 so does that mean my modem is the latest or should I update it to KI4 as it is the newest?

 

[Kie]

Well, KK2 is newer than KI4 but a lot of people have found KI4 quicker and more stable. Personally I haven't noticed a difference.

So my suggestion is stick with KK2 unless you're having problems with it.

 

[zms123]

Well, KK2 is newer than KI4 but a lot of people have found KI4 quicker and more stable. Personally I haven't noticed a difference.

So my suggestion is stick with KK2 unless you're having problems with it.

Sorry I meant should I download the KI4 modem while i have the kk2 firmware? I assume I still have the Kg2 modem as bell is still on 2.3.3 and not 2.3.6

 

[Hawker]

I recommend the latest modem version
KL1 Thread

 

[zms123]

Thanks. I'm trying it out now.

edit: WOW! My download rate went from 4664 kbps to 11925kbps. Everything is looking good so far. Signal seems stronger.

 

[kpucci]

Thanks. I'm trying it out now.

edit: WOW! My download rate went from 4664 kbps to 11925kbps. Everything is looking good so far. Signal seems stronger.

how can we find out what the latest modems are for Bell? My ROM is using KI4 and I notice that i go from HSPA+ to 3G quite often...hopefully there is something newer and better out.

 

[Slug]

how can we find out what the latest modems are for Bell?

Unless Bell operates on non-standard GSM bands, any of the modems should work.

My ROM is using KI4 and I notice that i go from HSPA+ to 3G quite often...

You'll only see H(+) when a data transfer is active. If the connection is idle it will drop back to 3G, so it's quite normal to see it switch to and fro as background sync etc goes on.

I'd assume that your current baseband is also KI4, matching the firmware build. I've found the KL1 modem slightly faster over 3G and a huge improvement over wifi.

 

[kpucci]

Unless Bell operates on non-standard GSM bands, any of the modems should work.

You'll only see H(+) when a data transfer is active. If the connection is idle it will drop back to 3G, so it's quite normal to see it switch to and fro as background sync etc goes on.

I'd assume that your current baseband is also KI4, matching the firmware build. I've found the KL1 modem slightly faster over 3G and a huge improvement over wifi.

Thanks for the info...i did not realize the icon reverted back to 3g when it was idle...it didn't do that with the stock icons.

my baseband is XXKI4 and i using siyah 2.4.

 

[Twinn]

try KL1 + siyah 2.5