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Can someone please help a non techy flash to JPY ?

I am on the 3 Network(UK), my phone is branded, no lagfix, no root, im on froyo 2.2 oficial upgrade through kies.
Can someone please give me a simple step by step guide on how to upgrade to the JPY 2.2.1 firmware please, i have the 3 button recovery option btw.
Thank you in advance.

Simple: flash with odin (read the stickies...)
Simpler: apply Kies registry hack http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835628&highlight=kies+registry+hack Product Code XEU

GMH24 said:
Simple: flash with odin (read the stickies...)
Simpler: apply Kies registry hack http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835628&highlight=kies+registry+hack Product Code XEU
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I'd go for a custom rom jpy based like docs or darkys and install through clockwork or you can go to samfirmware to download jpy and use odin to flash it up to you or just do as above and use patcher but jpy is definetly worth it.

The first time i tried the kies patch utility i got a messags saying there were more than 1 phone folders which threw me a bit, but managed to sort it in the end.
So now on ....
2.2.1
I9000xxjpy
2.6.32.9
[email protected] #1
froyo.xxjpy
Whoooohhooooooooo

Would you please share how you did it
jaytwo said:
The first time i tried the kies patch utility i got a messags saying there were more than 1 phone folders which threw me a bit, but managed to sort it in the end.
So now on ....
2.2.1
I9000xxjpy
2.6.32.9
[email protected] #1
froyo.xxjpy
Whoooohhooooooooo
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Hi Jaytwo,
I have the same rom version as you on 3UK. I'm also trying to upgrade to 2.2.1. Could you please share you you did the upgrade. what values do i need to select from the registry patcher.
Thanks in advance for you help.

Kayno9 said:
Hi Jaytwo,
I have the same rom version as you on 3UK. I'm also trying to upgrade to 2.2.1. Could you please share you you did the upgrade. what values do i need to select from the registry patcher.
Thanks in advance for you help.
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Hi Kayno
Set the "Enable Spoof" to True
Set "Spoof product code as" to XEU from the list
Then click on the Write Regstry button in the bottom right
Thats all you have to do, then voila when you start kies and connect your phone you should have a popup saying a firmware upgrade is available.
Good luck

jaytwo said:
Hi Kayno
Set the "Enable Spoof" to True
Set "Spoof product code as" to XEU from the list
Then click on the Write Regstry button in the bottom right
Thats all you have to do, then voila when you start kies and connect your phone you should have a popup saying a firmware upgrade is available.
Good luck
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Thanks for the prompt repy Jaytwo.
I'll have a go and keep you updated.

jaytwo said:
Hi Kayno
Set the "Enable Spoof" to True
Set "Spoof product code as" to XEU from the list
Then click on the Write Regstry button in the bottom right
Thats all you have to do, then voila when you start kies and connect your phone you should have a popup saying a firmware upgrade is available.
Good luck
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Also did you save the Rom through Kies. Was a bit confused when i read this part on the Kies Registry patcher thread.
By the way hows your experience with the new firmware been so far. Is 3G and WIFI working correctly. Have you tried the app market. Hows the overall speed of the phone and is gps working better now.
Sorry for all these questions but i just wanted to determine whether the risk of updating is worth it.
cheers
Thanks

Kayno9 said:
Also did you save the Rom through Kies. Was a bit confused when i read this part on the Kies Registry patcher thread.
By the way hows your experience with the new firmware been so far. Is 3G and WIFI working correctly. Have you tried the app market. Hows the overall speed of the phone and is gps working better now.
Sorry for all these questions but i just wanted to determine whether the risk of updating is worth it.
cheers
Thanks
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No, i didnt save the Rom, 3g and Wifi are working fine but you will lose the My3 app because you will be basicly debranding your fone(if you are on contract), but if you start the default browser it takes you direct to My3 .
Havnt tried GPS , dont use it tbh.
The speed of the phone is so much smoother imo, im so glad i upgraded.
Hope that helps

jaytwo said:
No, i didnt save the Rom, 3g and Wifi are working fine but you will lose the My3 app because you will be basicly debranding your fone(if you are on contract), but if you start the default browser it takes you direct to My3 .
Havnt tried GPS , dont use it tbh.
The speed of the phone is so much smoother imo, im so glad i upgraded.
Hope that helps
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Thats great news. Can you still use the three services though? Because i'm paying a lot of money for contract don't want to be losing my data allowance
Thanks for help again. I'm about to flash it. Fingers crossed.

Kayno9 said:
Thats great news. Can you still use the three services though? Because i'm paying a lot of money for contract don't want to be losing my data allowance
Thanks for help again. I'm about to flash it. Fingers crossed.
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Jaytwo,
My installation failed. Did you manage to flash it on the first go. I did exactly as you said. The thing is it finishes downloading in about 15 mins then fails installation. I also had the multiple folder detected problem. I clicked on ok on the registry patcher to delete the folder and re-started keys with the sgs connected.
The phone disconnects and after about couple of minutes is says Failed to convert to upgrade mode. Please try later.
Does anyone else know how to fix this? Am i doing anything wrong
thanking you in advance

Yes it flashed first time for me.
When the phone disconnected did you do anything?
I noticed when i flashed that the phone disconnected but i didnt touch anything and left it to carry on, it took a while but all went well in the end.
Try flashing again, just to check do you have the 3 button recovery option on your phone?

jaytwo said:
Yes it flashed first time for me.
When the phone disconnected did you do anything?
I noticed when i flashed that the phone disconnected but i didnt touch anything and left it to carry on, it took a while but all went well in the end.
Try flashing again, just to check do you have the 3 button recovery option on your phone?
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Hi Jaytwo,
I have not touched the phone when it disconnected as i remember from a previous upgrade to Froyo from Eclaire when it disconnected and then reconnected before completing the upgrade.
I have the 3 button recovery i checked it. The wierd thing is the phone did not reboot to downloading mode where the yellow android digging man picture appears. The phone stays as it is. I wonder whether samsung changed anything recently.
kingconnought, on the main registry patcher thread also mentioned he is experiencing the same problem.
Can anyone else help.
Thanks again

I dont understand why your phone will not go into download mode as that is part of the flashing process.
Try doing a factory reset through settings on your phone, then try flashing again, apart from that im not sure what else you can do apart from flashing thru odin?

jaytwo said:
I dont understand why your phone will not go into download mode as that is part of the flashing process.
Try doing a factory reset through settings on your phone, then try flashing again, apart from that im not sure what else you can do apart from flashing thru odin?
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Thanks Jaytwo,
I will try factory restting. See if is works although i will have to go throught the pain of reinstalling all apps again.
By the way did you lose all your apps and data after the upgrade?

Kayno9 said:
By the way did you lose all your apps and data after the upgrade?
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No, thats the reason i wanted to upgrade thru kies as it keeps all your settings and apps, the only app i lost was the My3 one.
Hope its second time lucky for ya

jaytwo said:
No, thats the reason i wanted to upgrade thru kies as it keeps all your settings and apps, the only app i lost was the My3 one.
Hope its second time lucky for ya
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LOL... This will be my 5th time.
By the way i thought il tell you this. If you ever want to for God knows whatever reason re-brand your phone to 3 then select the H3G product code and it should Flash your phone to the latest 3 branded Froyo which is JP5.
If i have to resort to Odin then i might as well wait for 3 to update their version to 2.2.1 as im too scared to Flash via Odin as there is too many risks associated with it. Or who knows Samsung may decide to release another version which might work.
Thanks

I got a quick question about this subject. Ik have no experience without android firmware flashing. Do ik need to backup stuff like imei number? For when the **** hits the fan. And if so how do ik do that?
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found the answer to my own question here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

jaytwo said:
No, thats the reason i wanted to upgrade thru kies as it keeps all your settings and apps, the only app i lost was the My3 one.
Hope its second time lucky for ya
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not a good idea anyway.. there are a multitude of issues after upgrading os and not doing a factory reset...

Kayno9 said:
LOL... This will be my 5th time.
By the way i thought il tell you this. If you ever want to for God knows whatever reason re-brand your phone to 3 then select the H3G product code and it should Flash your phone to the latest 3 branded Froyo which is JP5.
If i have to resort to Odin then i might as well wait for 3 to update their version to 2.2.1 as im too scared to Flash via Odin as there is too many risks associated with it. Or who knows Samsung may decide to release another version which might work.
Thanks
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Jaytwo,
It was 5th time lucky thanks to your recommendation to factory reset the phone. i factory set the phone again after upgrade and it is taking off like a rocket. Still yet to check everything but i have lost access to My3 as you said. I will let you know if i can manage to get access again.
Thanks for all your help mate. I apreciate it

[i9023] Nexus S

hi everyone. my phone has been great until i installed Nexus S Full OTA ICS 4.0.3. it seemed to be ok last night as thats when i flashed it, plus i was texting my friend about 2-3 hours after the update. however this morning i now find that i have no signal.
I have tried installing different roms and going back to the backup but its still not working. i am now back on gingerbread.
what is strange is on the bootloader screen it says baseband and bootloader is version i9020xxka3 but in {about} settings on the phone it says baseband I9023XXKB3
could it be this rom has screwed up my radio rom? i am in the uk and my phone is i9023 any help to get this sorted would be appreciated as my partner is expecting and ready to drop a sprog

Bootloader version is different from baseband version.
The default bootloader for stock ICS is KL1.
The default baseband is KI1.
Everytime you flashed the full stock ROM, it overwrites your bootloader and baseband.
No need to worry about this thing.
What you could try is wipe your phone fully, then flash the full stock ROM back.
If the signal problem persists, you could try flashing another baseband.
Just pick one from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116884 that is for i9023, and works well on your phone.
I am in Indonesia and KI1, the default baseband that comes with the stock ROM works without problems.
I sometimes lost my data connection, but this is related to my carrier network I guess.
And simply turning on & off airplane mode brings the data connection back.
Hope this helps.
Sent from my Nexus S using xda premium

thanks for the reply.
i was looking at that and it says
"<<= I9020a DO NOT FLASH!"
so it put me off.. does it mean if you have i9020 dont use it?
very strange now because i can receive texts and calls. i just cant send any or make any calls?

chicknchock said:
thanks for the reply.
i was looking at that and it says
"<<= I9020a DO NOT FLASH!"
so it put me off.. does it mean if you have i9020 dont use it?
very strange now because i can receive texts and calls. i just cant send any or make any calls?
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Yeah if you have i9020a which is at&t dont flash KI1. But in ur case u can flash it. You are in 9023 right.?
Sent from my Nexus S

mixtapes08 said:
Yeah if you have i9020a which is at&t dont flash KI1. But in ur case u can flash it. You are in 9023 right.?
Sent from my Nexus S
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hi, thanks for the reply. yes i am using i9023
i will give it test in a few hours

[Q] Flashed stock rom, now no network?

Hi there, new to the forums posting but I read here constantly. I have an sm-900w8 note from Telus in Canada. I was running a custom rom before and decided I wanted to go back to stock before the Kitkat release. Anyway, I flashed the rom from sammobile.com that was for my phone (the link said it was for telus and the file even ends in TLS). So I flash it using odin and everything is perfect, the phone reboots and odin is finished. After that I decided I wanted to clear all my data and apps off the phone as well so I did a factory reset. The next time I turn the phone on everything is working (wifi gps ect) but I can't get on the network and it says I don't have a valid SIM. Also I notice the app packages from telus are not the correct ones and one of them is labelled Bell. So I am guessing the site has the bell firmware for telus as well? This doesn't matter to me but I do need my network running. Do you think it would just be a modem problem? Any information would be GREATLY appreciated guys!

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Hi there, new to the forums posting but I read here constantly. I have an sm-900w8 note from Telus in Canada. I was running a custom rom before and decided I wanted to go back to stock before the Kitkat release. Anyway, I flashed the rom from sammobile.com that was for my phone (the link said it was for telus and the file even ends in TLS). So I flash it using odin and everything is perfect, the phone reboots and odin is finished. After that I decided I wanted to clear all my data and apps off the phone as well so I did a factory reset. The next time I turn the phone on everything is working (wifi gps ect) but I can't get on the network and it says I don't have a valid SIM. Also I notice the app packages from telus are not the correct ones and one of them is labelled Bell. So I am guessing the site has the bell firmware for telus as well? This doesn't matter to me but I do need my network running. Do you think it would just be a modem problem? Any information would be GREATLY appreciated guys!
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The first and most important question: Do you have a backup of your EFS folder?
If so, you'll be happy. If not, prepare for the worst case scenario.

Kevind_444 said:
Hi there, new to the forums posting but I read here constantly. I have an sm-900w8 note from Telus in Canada. I was running a custom rom before and decided I wanted to go back to stock before the Kitkat release. Anyway, I flashed the rom from sammobile.com that was for my phone (the link said it was for telus and the file even ends in TLS). So I flash it using odin and everything is perfect, the phone reboots and odin is finished. After that I decided I wanted to clear all my data and apps off the phone as well so I did a factory reset. The next time I turn the phone on everything is working (wifi gps ect) but I can't get on the network and it says I don't have a valid SIM. Also I notice the app packages from telus are not the correct ones and one of them is labelled Bell. So I am guessing the site has the bell firmware for telus as well? This doesn't matter to me but I do need my network running. Do you think it would just be a modem problem? Any information would be GREATLY appreciated guys!
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Seems you have installed a carrier FW on your device and it has SIM LOCKED it. try flashing another.
EDIT: @donalgodon - it's only really EFS when it boot loops and shows Android process not responding etc :good:

radicalisto said:
Seems you have installed a carrier FW on your device and it has SIM LOCKED it. try flashing another.
EDIT: @donalgodon - it's only really EFS when it boot loops and shows Android process not responding etc :good:
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Well, that's not exactly accurate. The phone can boot with a corrupted EFS, but you will get no network access (and no IMEI number.)
It's happened to me, so I know it's possible. It's a common symptom of the OP's issues on Samsung devices.

radicalisto said:
Seems you have installed a carrier FW on your device and it has SIM LOCKED it. try flashing another.
EDIT: @donalgodon - it's only really EFS when it boot loops and shows Android process not responding etc :good:
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Yeah I am sure I'm not in dire straights yet and lucily I have my backup phone to use for now. I am wondering though, sammobile is the most legit source for stock firmware around, do you guys have any suggestions? Or can I possibly even try just flashing a new modem through odin? (I have never done this but seems easy enough)

donalgodon said:
Well, that's not exactly accurate. The phone can boot with a corrupted EFS, but you will get no network access (and no IMEI number.)
It's happened to me, so I know it's possible. It's a common symptom of the OP's issues on Samsung devices.
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True, however, OP states that it was Telus FW that was downloaded and flashed...but it's showing BELL.settings, So the probability of it being EFS is low, it's sim locked the device via the BELL firmware more than likely. Reflashing the correct or unbranded firmware will indeed fix it
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Kevind_444 said:
Yeah I am sure I'm not in dire straights yet and lucily I have my backup phone to use for now. I am wondering though, sammobile is the most legit source for stock firmware around, do you guys have any suggestions? Or can I possibly even try just flashing a new modem through odin? (I have never done this but seems easy enough)
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Well Sammobile isn't immune to mistakes, but it's rare it happens, they're genuine enough.. You could try the modem, first thing I'd do is test the back up and see if it's the downloaded ROM that has cause the issue.
And yes, you can flash the modem via Odin.

Hey guys... update :
Used #*272 and changed csc from bell to Telus. Fixed instantly!
Thanks for your help guys.
Sent from my SM-N900W8 using xda app-developers app

Kevind_444 said:
Hey guys... update :
Used #*272 and changed csc from bell to Telus. Fixed instantly!
Thanks for your help guys.
Sent from my SM-N900W8 using xda app-developers app
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I thought this doesn't work in changing csc code. What's the full numbers you have to input, is it #*272*IMEI# ?

[Q] i9505 - No reception, black screenfreeze, no sound

Hey all, i got this serious problem.
I've flashed most of the cutom roms right after buying the phone but at some moment i decided i wanted to return to stock again as the phone was behaving weird. I did, was a TNL 4.3 dutch stock rom. After some months i began to encounter no reception problems, it first started once a week for a whole day then it was 3 days problems 1 day reception. I then decided to flash a new 4.4 custom rom to see if it solves the issue but it didnt, i tried to flash a 4.3 rom and then the no sound/black screen/ phone dialer freezes started to occur. I flashed the 4.4 UFNA1 modem, it still persists, i flashed the nightly 4.4 rom and reflashed the UFNA1 modem twice (which was done correctly) and i still have no sound etc... What am i doing wrong here? I feel terrible as i also have no warranty left ofcourse.. Btw. I tried flashing to several stock roms by ODIN which coused the program to freeze and the phone went into a bootloop, which could be fixed by just flashing a custom recovery, and after that ofcourse a custom rom.. Very strange! Someone has an idea??
thanks

Can anyone help me?

kilkil said:
Can anyone help me?
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Download and extract this file then flash the .Tar file via odin by selecting CP

Repulsa said:
Download and extract this file then flash the .Tar file via odin by selecting CP
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It actually worked. Thanks!
There's only this thing, which i can't test atm, but the sim reception problem i talked about, will that be fixed too?? That's the biggest issue and iv've read a lot about it on the net, nobody could seem to fix it. Lots of em said it was an internal error which got fixed by their warranty (they say they got new phones, up till 3 times..) They tried replacing sim/sd bay which didn't solve a thing. Anyone else experiencing this problem and got it fixed??
thanks

kilkil said:
It actually worked. Thanks!
There's only this thing, which i can't test atm, but the sim reception problem i talked about, will that be fixed too?? That's the biggest issue and iv've read a lot about it on the net, nobody could seem to fix it. Lots of em said it was an internal error which got fixed by their warranty (they say they got new phones, up till 3 times..) They tried replacing sim/sd bay which didn't solve a thing. Anyone else experiencing this problem and got it fixed??
thanks
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Try to change the modem ,base from your countryprovider mate , and feel free to check it from here which Modem you need .then Download the modem from here and try to Set your apn as well / and try to Change the network mode to GSM/WCDM or something . Lastly hit that thanks button for me

Repulsa said:
Try to change the modem ,base from your countryprovider mate , and feel free to check it from here which Modem you need .then Download the modem from here and try to Set your apn as well / and try to Change the network mode to GSM/WCDM or something . Lastly hit that thanks button for me
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Hey, didn't i just flash a modem? Which fixed the sound/freeze bug etc? What if i reflash another (4.3) one and get that old problem again? (im on 4.4.2) I tried selected gsm/lte/wcdma settings manually, the phone was totally dead. My little brother who owns exactly the same phone and carrier (tmobile) have had 0 problems with his phone, he never touched it though and only recently upgraded to 4.3 by KIES. I tried switching out sim cards and my card worked on his phone, but his card didn't work on mine.

kilkil said:
Hey, didn't i just flash a modem? Which fixed the sound/freeze bug etc? What if i reflash another (4.3) one and get that old problem again? (im on 4.4.2) I tried selected gsm/lte/wcdma settings manually, the phone was totally dead. My little brother who owns exactly the same phone and carrier (tmobile) have had 0 problems with his phone, he never touched it though and only recently upgraded to 4.3 by KIES. I tried switching out sim cards and my card worked on his phone, but his card didn't work on mine.
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You can Flash any GSM modem you like mate and The file i gave you Which solve your Sound issue was the one i repacked GSM+LTE combined packaged. and about the Network Mode , like i said choose one then reboot (Play with it). and make sure to setup your APN.

Repulsa said:
You can Flash any GSM modem you like mate and The file i gave you Which solve your Sound issue was the one i repacked GSM+LTE combined packaged. and about the Network Mode , like i said choose one then reboot (Play with it). and make sure to setup your APN.
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I will look into this, thanks for your time!

kilkil said:
I will look into this, thanks for your time!
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We already fixed the Sound problem and Im sure that signal Dropping issue can fix it easy just flashing a different modem/ or setup the right APN.

Hey all, the XXUFNA5 modem helped out great, untill today where i'm getting no reception at all again.. i'm on the Google Edition 4.4.2 rom prerooted for about 3 days. My speeds and reception were great before this and had no sound/freezing issues aswell. Anybody know what to do?? If i look in the REF modem topic, it's not showing any new modems? Am i missing something? Thanks in advance!!!
Edit* it seems in Holland they are using this modem -> I9505XXUFNC4
Cant find it anywhere though, any tips??
Thanks

kilkil said:
Hey all, the XXUFNA5 modem helped out great, untill today where i'm getting no reception at all again.. i'm on the Google Edition 4.4.2 rom prerooted for about 3 days. My speeds and reception were great before this and had no sound/freezing issues aswell. Anybody know what to do?? If i look in the REF modem topic, it's not showing any new modems? Am i missing something? Thanks in advance!!!
Edit* it seems in Holland they are using this modem -> I9505XXUFNC4
Cant find it anywhere though, any tips??
Thanks
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Come on guys, not one reply? This is urgent, need some help!

I'm having this reception problem ever since I got this phone from my friend overseas I tried everything flash stock ROM ,change modems, flash custom roms and still no signal I tried different Sim cards also, I'm guessing maybe something is wrong with the main board? So I just gave up and started using it as a media phone alone

HELP! WiFi Issues

Sorry I'm a noon, don't do all those font sizes and colours and pictures aha but basically... I've been on CyanogenMod for about a year now and have never had WiFi issues. Been using cm12 nightlies for most of this year with no problem however, after updating my nightly the past two days I've been experiencing WiFi Drops happening every min and a half or so. So annoying. I've used Wifix apps etc, no luck. I've reverted to old night lies I used to run without any problems however the problem stays. I've consider flashing back to TouchWiz to see if that helps it but I really don't want to
Can someone please help me. My phone is on contract and my bill is overdue so I won't have mobile data until it's cleared (around June) so if I don't have WiFi, I'm screwed.
S4

tyrelldk_ said:
Sorry I'm a noon, don't do all those font sizes and colours and pictures aha but basically... I've been on CyanogenMod for about a year now and have never had WiFi issues. Been using cm12 nightlies for most of this year with no problem however, after updating my nightly the past two days I've been experiencing WiFi Drops happening every min and a half or so. So annoying. I've used Wifix apps etc, no luck. I've reverted to old night lies I used to run without any problems however the problem stays. I've consider flashing back to TouchWiz to see if that helps it but I really don't want to
Can someone please help me. My phone is on contract and my bill is overdue so I won't have mobile data until it's cleared (around June) so if I don't have WiFi, I'm screwed.
S4
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Have you tried flashing a new modem? This generally fixes wifi (and sound issues if there are any)

I barely know what a modem is haha but if that's the case, I'll try today.

Here you have a list of modems. Read the topic as it also has some info and the flashing guide.
You need to go to sammobile firmware checker and input your phone model, country and carrier. Then it will show you the correct firmware for your country and carrier. Based on that, download the modem. Make sure you get the latest modem. If you can't find the latest modem on the linked thread, there was another thread with all the latest modems, but I can't seem to find it anymore.

GDReaper said:
Here you have a list of modems. Read the topic as it also has some info and the flashing guide.
You need to go to sammobile firmware checker and input your phone model, country and carrier. Then it will show you the correct firmware for your country and carrier. Based on that, download the modem. Make sure you get the latest modem. If you can't find the latest modem on the linked thread, there was another thread with all the latest modems, but I can't seem to find it anymore.
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I'm on 5.02 CM12, I downloaded the latest modem for my GT-I9505 which matched the firmware code for a 4.4.2 S4 however still no luck ffs. This is really annoying, i don't know how my WiFi could jist shut off on me like that :/. Looks like I'm going to have to buy myself a new phone then. Can't use my mobile data for a couple months as my carrier has blocked me until I pay off my bill and now with my wifi disconnecting every 2 mins, I basically cannot use the internet. So frustrated.
I've flashed new nightlies, changed baseband versions, factory reset my phone and still no luck. What makes things worse is i cannot see any other threads with people in my postition so help is so minimal :/. Annoyed is an understatement.

tyrelldk_ said:
Sorry I'm a noon, don't do all those font sizes and colours and pictures aha but basically... I've been on CyanogenMod for about a year now and have never had WiFi issues. Been using cm12 nightlies for most of this year with no problem however, after updating my nightly the past two days I've been experiencing WiFi Drops happening every min and a half or so. So annoying. I've used Wifix apps etc, no luck. I've reverted to old night lies I used to run without any problems however the problem stays. I've consider flashing back to TouchWiz to see if that helps it but I really don't want to
Can someone please help me. My phone is on contract and my bill is overdue so I won't have mobile data until it's cleared (around June) so if I don't have WiFi, I'm screwed.
S4
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GDReaper said:
Have you tried flashing a new modem? This generally fixes wifi (and sound issues if there are any)
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Hi mate ,
Try flashing a new modem it never hurts but wifi is kernel control , see what kernel you had before when it was working good ,check if it was changed in the las upgrade... reflash old kernel again or try a different one

MAX 404 said:
Hi mate ,
Try flashing a new modem it never hurts but wifi is kernel control , see what kernel you had before when it was working good ,check if it was changed in the las upgrade... reflash old kernel again or try a different one
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I really can't remember what date I was on when it was working fine

tyrelldk_ said:
I really can't remember what date I was on when it was working fine
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Go back to stock firmware if you haven't updated the bootloader.
If it works fine on stock, then re-root your phone and try again with CM12.

GDReaper said:
Go back to stock firmware if you haven't updated the bootloader.
If it works fine on stock, then re-root your phone and try again with CM12.
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Updated by bootloader earlier today :s was told I had to do that to flash a new modem... Can/should I still flash back to touchwiz and if so, how do I? And say I go back to touchwiz and it Stoll doesn't work, my phone is basically unusable isn't it?

tyrelldk_ said:
Updated by bootloader earlier today :s was told I had to do that to flash a new modem... Can/should I still flash back to touchwiz and if so, how do I? And say I go back to touchwiz and it Stoll doesn't work, my phone is basically unusable isn't it?
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Hi ,
yes can still flash an stock rom....but why you do not try first
flash a different modem
flash a different kernel
If every thing else fails flash a stock rom, what model S4 do you have I9505?
there are a few kernels around like
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2590246
and modems check here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50965837&postcount=2627
Back up first most important EFS folder
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-samsung-efs-imei-partition-backup-t2955110

MAX 404 said:
Hi ,
yes can still flash an stock rom....but why you do not try first
flash a different modem
flash a different kernel
If every thing else fails flash a stock rom, what model S4 do you have I9505?
there are a few kernels around like
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2590246
and modems check here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50965837&postcount=2627
Back up first most important EFS folder
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-samsung-efs-imei-partition-backup-t2955110
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I flashed a modem *read above* and nothing's happened... I even tried flashing WiFi fixes and it hasn't done anything
I didn't know kernels could fix a WiFi problem, I might try that.

tyrelldk_ said:
I flashed a modem *read above* and nothing's happened... I even tried flashing WiFi fixes and it hasn't done anything
I didn't know kernels could fix a WiFi problem, I might try that.
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WIFI is kernel controlled...

MAX 404 said:
WIFI is kernel controlled...
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Hi, I flashed that kernel and the same problem is occuring D'you have any other ideas? Sorry if i'm being annoying

tyrelldk_ said:
Hi, I flashed that kernel and the same problem is occuring D'you have any other ideas? Sorry if i'm being annoying
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Check and see i if power save is on , if so switch it off
Dial *#0011#
This will take you into the Service Mode
Press the left bottom key new menu will show
Select Wifi... Once in the Wifi settings , turn it off...
Do you have to refresh the password? just in case check this
Go to /system
Open the built.prop
search for ro.securestorage.support
If it says true , change to false
Save and reboot
Also if you are skill check the antenna cable inside the phone..maybe is just loose

MAX 404 said:
Check and see i if power save is on , if so switch it off
Dial *#0011#
This will take you into the Service Mode
Press the left bottom key new menu will show
Select Wifi... Once in the Wifi settings , turn it off...
Do you have to refresh the password? just in case check this
Go to /system
Open the built.prop
search for ro.securestorage.support
If it says true , change to false
Save and reboot
Also if you are skill check the antenna cable inside the phone..maybe is just loose
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Grrr... Power save is off
When I dial that code, the phone does nothing...does the fact that I cannot turn on my mobile data stop me from dialing this code? Also, does the fact that I'm on cm12 and not on touchwiz stop me from using this?
& I have no password on my phone and there was no ro.securestorage.support ... I found this "ro.wifi.channels=" if that helps?

tyrelldk_ said:
Grrr... Power save is off
When I dial that code, the phone does nothing...does the fact that I cannot turn on my mobile data stop me from dialing this code? Also, does the fact that I'm on cm12 and not on touchwiz stop me from using this?
& I have no password on my phone and there was no ro.securestorage.support ... I found this "ro.wifi.channels=" if that helps?
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The code should work maybe is because CM , well last option would be to flash a stock rom and see how it goes........how you know power save is off?
BTW in your wifi setting there is no proxy ? did you try to delete settings and do a new one?

MAX 404 said:
The code should work maybe is because CM , well last option would be to flash a stock rom and see how it goes........how you know power save is off?
BTW in your wifi setting there is no proxy ? did you try to delete settings and do a new one?
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Damn really didn't want it to get to this, will I lose root access too?
Isn't power save automatically off in the settings? It gives you the option to use it in low battery
& I don't know how to check if there is or isn't proxy. What do you mean by deleting settings?

tyrelldk_ said:
Updated by bootloader earlier today :s was told I had to do that to flash a new modem... Can/should I still flash back to touchwiz and if so, how do I? And say I go back to touchwiz and it Stoll doesn't work, my phone is basically unusable isn't it?
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If you updated bootloader then you can't go back to kitkat roms. Only the 5.0 lollipop roms. But Samsung hasn't released the official update in all countries.
If it still doesn't work, even with official firmware, then it might be hardware related. Maybe even your wifi router.
MAX 404 said:
Hi ,
yes can still flash an stock rom....but why you do not try first
flash a different modem
flash a different kernel
If every thing else fails flash a stock rom, what model S4 do you have I9505?
there are a few kernels around like
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2590246
and modems check here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50965837&postcount=2627
Back up first most important EFS folder
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-samsung-efs-imei-partition-backup-t2955110
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He said he tried other modems.

GDReaper said:
If you updated bootloader then you can't go back to kitkat roms. Only the 5.0 lollipop roms. But Samsung hasn't released the official update in all countries.
If it still doesn't work, even with official firmware, then it might be hardware related. Maybe even your wifi router.
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Hi, i'm going to flash lollipop touchwiz onto my phone using this http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/android-5-...-s4-lte-how-manually-install-via-odin-1492230.
Anything i should know/do before doing this?

Did you flash an alternate kernel?
Wifi issues are often kernel related. Not always...but often.