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Supernova/Phoenix GPS flashable zip

Hey guys and gals. I have gotten a lot of positive reports on the GPS functioning on Supernova and Phoenix so I took the files and created a flashable zip for your pleasure. I know there have been numerous supposed fixes in the past and I am not claiming this is it, but it does work on 2 of my ROMS so why not yours. Please keep this thread clean as I know you all love to trash supposed GPS fix threads. Everyone knows I am just here to help.
Pair this fix with one of these modems depending on your geographical location for best results. Mine is JK4, North Eastern US.
This is just a combination of extensive trial and error testing which has proven to work.
-Adam

You are a good sport mate to share this.
I tried it with Paragon and it seems to be working...not sure if it is as good as with Supernova itself but I will test a bit more.
Regards!

I was wondering if you would ever going to release this, haha. I'm trying a few ROMs this weekend before I flash Supernova (or Firefly). I'll post results later on if i can get it to work

Trying on FireFly now.

Do i need to clear GPS data after installing this?

used supernova and phoenix. all I can say adam may have the best fix for the gps. I always get 20m lock in 5-7 seconds. and the 10 meter lock. it never jumps around. everybody should try this
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I have to say that Adam's GPS fix is no joke. I have been using his roms exclusively since is initial release of Phoenix, and now on Supernova 2.1 the GPS is phenomenal!!
On testing through sgs I received an average lock time of 3-8 seconds, 9 sats, range from 5 to 15 meters.
This is testing inside my house where previously it would take up to 10 min to lock, averaging 2-3 sats at best, and ranges from 15 to 100 meters!!
On google maps I receive an average position lock time of 8 seconds, within 30 meters of my position with direction being dead on.
On navigation, on a 12 mile trip, I did not loop or get thrown off track at all. Street names on the map showed up just before they came into viewing distance.
I may not have gotten quite as technical as some of you would like, but for all around functionality, it can't be beat. A HUGE thanks to Adam and his team for all of their hard work fixing what the manufacturers and service providers wouldn't take the time to.

I've had really good results using the GPS on Phoenix and Supernova. Quick locks, good accuracy and decent tracking.

I've been using phoenix 4.5, Adam's ROM w/ his GPS files/tuning, to track my running via Cardiotrainer and I've never had results so accurate.
For Comparison's sake, prior I used cognition 2.3 b6 and 2.3 b8 and the GPS was not as accurate.

Thanks a lot. The only time my GPS works is when I'm on Supernova or Phoenix.

I've flashed every rom available and Adams fix is by far, the best one available.
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I was on Phoenix and now I am on supernova. All I can say is I would have never consider using my cappy as my primary gps until I got adam's roms.
The gps performance is pretty amazing if you ask me.
Play with different modems to get best results.

Works excellent!
I'm a FireFly user. Just installed this fix and I'm impressed! Significantly improvement with GPS inside. Have to try it with the real driving.

Nick_Marah said:
I'm a FireFly user. Just installed this fix and I'm impressed! Significantly improvement with GPS inside. Have to try it with the real driving.
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Thats awesome.
On a separate note: how did you post in the dev forums with one post? not hating just curious...lol

xtremekilla09 said:
Thats awesome.
On a separate note: how did you post in the dev forums with one post? not hating just curious...lol
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he has been a member since 2009

Adam. Was this gps fix already in supernova 2.3?

Yeah this fix is awesome. Just wish I didn't get that stupid unable to locate address message when trying to lock on my location.

This fix works great on Precision as well. Nice!

DunDunDario said:
Yeah this fix is awesome. Just wish I didn't get that stupid unable to locate address message when trying to lock on my location.
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Go into settings and clear the data for your maps app

Adam - u have done an amazing job with gps fixes in the past.. I don't doubt this will work on other roms as well
My gripe is that my phone is just one of those flawed phones that no matter what gps cocktail I throw at it, I am still shown driving through cow fields and getting re-routed
Replace with another ( #7 ) ?? I think I may try a different phone if the Lords will let me
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Droidsheep

I downloaded this app this morning, but after some testing I can't seem to capture anything. Not sure if it's the device or ROM (MIUI) . Can someone out there on MIUI test this as well and provide me some feedback?

I got it to work a couple times but it seems to be touchy. A coworker and I devised a plan to use it on another coworker while sitting right next to her muuhahahahaha!
Oops my bad, i'm on stock GB, no ROMs.
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Hmmm... still, must be the device. I actually got it to work somewhat today, but it's kinda touch and go. I emailed the dev... hopefully I get a response.

As a sidenote, faceniff seems to work better, but sometimes I have issues trying to view sessions. Just can't win....

How ironic there is an update for Droidsheep and its supposed to fix this problem.
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Does not work on SE Xperia X10 Mini Ultra with Android 2.3.5. No traffic/headers are visible. I tried on both open and WEP protected WLAN without success.
Anyone have any suggestions?

DroidSheep Works on Android 2.3.4 Galaxy S
I have tested it on Galaxy S 2.3.4 and it worked fine.
Droidsheep is removed from the andriod market now according to a tweet at @DroidSheep.
Although it is still possible to use by downloading it directly from the website and install it.
Just make sure you have installed required dependencies e.g arpspoof, licpcap,droidsheep and Root Privileges on android phone.
I wrote one Howto, but due to insufficient privileges i can't post URL. try search on google How to install DroidSheep

Ive tested it on MIUI and Stock. works fine but the Network slows down extremely!
It's scary how simple this app works!

Will droidsheep mess up the modem?
becuz i have played around with wifikill, droidsheep and faceniff today.
then a few hours later, my modem stopped working.
could any of the 3 apps be the cause? or my modem just got fried? lol
thanks!

i'm on galnetmiui and its working just fine...i went to mall and the list of facebook account just filling up...lol i'm bad
but my favorite is the wifikill i went to shopping mall and killthe wifi of all the apple devices..

Where can I find wifikill?
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terminal13 said:
Where can I find wifikill?
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Is this a rhetorical question. I don't mean to troll to hard here but, really you could have just searched for it before asking where to find it. Now the world knows just how much of a noob you are.

Yep he did ask. 30 seconds ago I downloaded WiFiFill-1.7.apk without even a blink on my computer. The post is almost at the top of Apps, 2nd or 3rd page.

jcumms said:
Is this a rhetorical question. I don't mean to troll to hard here but, really you could have just searched for it before asking where to find it. Now the world knows just how much of a noob you are.
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I had searched DB. Becareful how you sling the term noob around. Not very helpful.
"We are the image of the invisible" thrice.

trolololol you da man!!! screw apple
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crushvic said:
i'm on galnetmiui and its working just fine...i went to mall and the list of facebook account just filling up...lol i'm bad
but my favorite is the wifikill i went to shopping mall and killthe wifi of all the apple devices..
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loooooooooooool

Potential problem with ICS

As I'm reading through the forum I saw someone ask, if we would be able to use the A500 as a phone with the upgrade to ICS. That made me think to whene I first got this tablet and it was consistently checking for cell signal and killing the battery at the same time. I hope ACER doesn't forget to remove them files.
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i was curious why my tablet has phone.apk in it's list of OS applications.

boystuff said:
i was curious why my tablet has phone.apk in it's list of OS applications.
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You can probably just remove it and see what happens.
Seriously tho, just because it's named phone.apk, doesn't mean it's the same as in a mobile device.
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qhinton said:
As I'm reading through the forum I saw someone ask, if we would be able to use the A500 as a phone with the upgrade to ICS. That made me think to whene I first got this tablet and it was consistently checking for cell signal and killing the battery at the same time. I hope ACER doesn't forget to remove them files.
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No. The 500 and 501 do not contain a "true" radio like a mobile. True, the 501 uses a neutered version due to internal 3g data, but that's all. Unfortunately they both are almost identical in hardware, albeit a working sim slot.
It was called "cell standby", and the issue was fixed some time ago by adding the line ro.carrier=wifi-only (or similar) to the build.prop file. This informs the OS that it's not an a501 with internal 3g. Sometimes, the rom was installed on a 500 with a "#" in front of that line signifying an a501, resulting in looking for a signal.
In laymans terms.

Moscow Desire said:
You can probably just remove it and see what happens.
Seriously tho, just because it's named phone.apk, doesn't mean it's the same as in a mobile device.
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No. The 500 and 501 do not contain a "true" radio like a mobile. True, the 501 uses a neutered version due to internal 3g data, but that's all. Unfortunately they both are almost identical in hardware, albeit a working sim slot.
It was called "cell standby", and the issue was fixed some time ago by adding the line ro.carrier=wifi-only (or similar) to the build.prop file. This informs the OS that it's not an a501 with internal 3g. Sometimes, the rom was installed on a 500 with a "#" in front of that line signifying an a501, resulting in looking for a signal.
In laymans terms.
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I understand. I just remember when I got this tab (launch day) the cell standby was drain the battery. Just hoping Acer remembers to remove or disable it.
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qhinton said:
I understand. I just remember when I got this tab (launch day) the cell standby was drain the battery. Just hoping Acer remembers to remove or disable it.
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I don't want them to remove it for my a501 Please, please... keep it.
But seriously, with the ICS ports, things look different. Will probably have to wait for the official a501 ports and roms, to see the differences. Right now, the ports are only for the 500.

qhinton said:
I understand. I just remember when I got this tab (launch day) the cell standby was drain the battery. Just hoping Acer remembers to remove or disable it.
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Operative words being "when I got this tab".
It's been so long since I've seen "cell standby", that I've forgotten which update fixed it.
Point being, if it's fixed now, what makes you think Acer will go in reverse when they finally release ICS (God only knows when) for our tabs?!?

kjy2010 said:
Operative words being "when I got this tab".
It's been so long since I've seen "cell standby", that I've forgotten which update fixed it.
Point being, if it's fixed now, what makes you think Acer will go in reverse when they finally release ICS (God only knows when) for our tabs?!?
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Because there is always something.
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qhinton said:
Because there is always something.
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So true. The Motorola Droid X was severely broken by updating to Gingerbread so there's no guarantee ICS will be a good thing for any tablet. We'll just have to wait and see.

qhinton said:
Because there is always something.
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[GPS FIX] GPS Fix for all* roms 4/18

Who this is for - anyone whose GPS has long lock times, and is inaccurate in navigation.
This SHOULD work with all 2.3+ roms (that includes ICS). If it doesn't work for you or provides consistently poor results, please post and let's see if we can figure out why
What it does - replaces /system/etc/gps.conf with the modified version that has much more servers and various tweaks. Please note some tweaks made sacrifice accuracy for speed.
Results - I'm able to consistently get locks within 5 sec and ~10m with multiple sats. Even indoors, results are similar.
Many (including non captivate users) have reported much improved results as well.
How to use it:
Backup your old gps.conf (located in /system/etc) in case you prefer your old configuration. But you can always flash your rom again to get it back as well
Download the gps fix (Updated with 8 NTP servers) -- http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17383148/GPS_mod(8NTP).zip to SD Card
Reboot into CWM and flash
Reboot and enjoy a fast, awesome GPS
NOTE - first lock can take much longer that normal. Don't be surprised if it takes over 1 min. Results should improve from there. Should get ~ 10 sec locks, with multiple satellites.
Still not getting the results you want? Try another modem. KG3 is working great for me. This is a great site that has plenty more CM modems you can try out
UPDATE 4/18 : The GPS mod has been edited so that it now has 8 NTP servers. If you feel the old (classic?) configuration was working great for you, it's still up here
Commentary on screenshots: 1 -- Indoors w/ fix and about ~25 sec (cold start). 2 -- outdoors w/ fix and about ~10 sec (cold start). 3 -- outdoors NO fix and about ~15 seconds (cold start). Indoors with no fix could not be completed as I was not able to get a consistent lock with a cold start.
Credits:
H3llstorm
Xenova
Non-captivate users -- You will have to edit the gps.conf file yourself in order to provide the most accurate results (since I do not know where you live). Xenova's post has some good instructions you can follow.
also read this post.

Finally! I spent all day yesterday looking for solutions to gps issues, will try this immediately and post feedback.
Update:
Gps test:6 sats in view,5 in use,accuracy 40ft
Before:1 sat,1 in use,accuracy 200ft
Rom:Team ICSSGS RC4.2
Modem:UGJL2

my GPS fix is highly recommended too.
REMOVED- didnt work for cm9
it also replaces files in "vendor/etc/" and files in "vendor/bin" file as well.
Any files in the Vendor folder (in stock roms) are carrier tweaks. AKA Vendor tweaks. and will supercede any files in the system/etc or system/bin folders.

TRusselo said:
my GPS fix is highly recommended too.
EffinGPS.zip
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Ill try it as well.

This is a must-try for me.
ROM: Teamhacksung CM9 build16

I have a captivate running CM9 (build 16), and decided to give it a try. It has historically been a "fair" GPS captivate, mostly working, never well. CM9 it would not work at all. I walked out of our building with it as flashed from CM9, waited 5 minutes, nothing.
Flashed the one in the OP, walked back outside (about 5 minutes elapsed so not a lot of change in constellation), and did not even get to where I had stood before and it was locked.
One data point does not a trend make, but it was a pleasant surprise.
TRusselo: Had seen yours, but it was much more intrusive in terms of files changed and I had less faith that it was compatible with CM9. Is it?

Linwood.Ferguson said:
I have a captivate running CM9 (build 16), and decided to give it a try. It has historically been a "fair" GPS captivate, mostly working, never well. CM9 it would not work at all. I walked out of our building with it as flashed from CM9, waited 5 minutes, nothing.
Flashed the one in the OP, walked back outside (about 5 minutes elapsed so not a lot of change in constellation), and did not even get to where I had stood before and it was locked.
One data point does not a trend make, but it was a pleasant surprise.
TRusselo: Had seen yours, but it was much more intrusive in terms of files changed and I had less faith that it was compatible with CM9. Is it?
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I tried his and I get an error installation aborted.
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The gps still can't get a fix on me using google maps.

Linwood - try getting a lock again. As noted, first lock can take significantly longer. Try more tests to see if it improves.
Trusselo - never heard about yours. Can you please give more info about yours and compatibility with roms?
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DudeWatsThat said:
I tried his and I get an error installation aborted.
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The gps still can't get a fix on me using google maps.
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Make sure for your first test you're outdoors with a clear sky view to make sure your first lock is able to complete. Should get better from there
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the effin gps changes 2 copies of each file. (second copy in vendor folder eplained above), no idea about compatibility with CM, dont like it.
huh turns out ICS/CM needs different install-binary.
REMOVED didnt work for cm9
@ mike.canovas - ive already expained more about mine than the OP of the thread did about his. If you want to try it. TRY IT. if you are curious, LOOK INSIDE IT. It worked great for people on gingerbread.

mikel.canovas said:
Make sure for your first test you're outdoors with a clear sky view to make sure your first lock is able to complete. Should get better from there
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It did get a lock in about 3 mins I did a second test and It took about the same time.

Hm. Try trusselo's fix. If what he says is right, you may have some vendor files overriding it. What rom are you running?
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mikel.canovas said:
Hm. Try trusselo's fix. If what he says is right, you may have some vendor files overriding it. What rom are you running?
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The one in my signature.

Sorry. On xda app. Can't see it
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mikel.canovas said:
Sorry. On xda app. Can't see it
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Team ICSSGS RC4.2
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TRusselo said:
the effin gps changes 2 copies of each file. (second copy in vendor folder eplained above), no idea about compatibility with CM, dont like it.
huh turns out ICS/CM needs different install-binary.
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@ mike.canovas - ive already expained more about mine than the OP of the thread did about his. If you want to try it. TRY IT. if you are curious, LOOK INSIDE IT. It worked great for people on gingerbread.
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Tried that one used gps and got nothing not even the gps icon showed up im rebooting now to see if that solves it.
Btw if it don't work how can I revert the changes made by your zip?

To fix his, you're going to have to reflash the rom. Unless you backed up the vendor files changed
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Dudewatsthat - when using h3llstorms, try another modem as well. See if that helps. I'm using ke3 and getting good results
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mikel.canovas said:
Dudewatsthat - when using h3llstorms, try another modem as well. See if that helps. I'm using ke3 and getting good results
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mikel.canovas said:
To fix his, you're going to have to reflash the rom. Unless you backed up the vendor files changed
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Good thing I did a nandroid backup yesterday.
The modem im using is ugjl2 Ill try that as well.
This just happend right now:I got a random reboot after flashing his.
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I can't try ke3 since this rom can only use cm7 or cm9 modems.

using ke3 now. I have a cm version
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will post if you want it
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How to flash COD modem

You can dowload the COD modem
On Mocsab’s thread found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...10tuvu1cod6-modem-stock-kernel-stock-t3094994
and flash it through odin
Here are some instructions:
Preface:
For what we are doing here you just want the modem.bin file.
1. Download the COD modem.bin file.
2. Open up odin and uncheck auto reboot.
3. Click on phone, select the modem.bin file, and press start.
4. When you finish the flash. Pull the battery and put it back in and power up.
PS.
I used odin 3.0.4, but this probably works with all versions of odin.

Might not be as important as before, but it was for my current setup.
I'm on Infamous BOC rom and 3.6 Bioshock kernel, but was still running ank modem.
Now I've got COD modem.

can we use the new modem with KK roms ?

Yes

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Yes
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Oops, I jumped the gun and asked this very question in another thread.
Thanks for confirming this :good:
Any noticeable difference in the COD modem on KitKat base as of yet?

Phone calls are better.

Just tried this with firekat v11x. Better phone calls, better data.
They do work on that at Samsung.
Called my dad and everything.
Firekat v11x (kitkatbase) on deck with cod6 modem.
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Karakoram2 said:
Just tried this with firekat v11x. Better phone calls, better data.
They do work on that at Samsung.
Called my dad and everything.
Firekat v11x (kitkatbase) on deck with cod6 modem.
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ok i tried downloading the radio but mediafire says it's removed because it's dangerous lol
edit: got it

From OP:
4. When you finish the flash. Pull the battery and put it back in and power up.
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Is this step necessary? I did a CP flash & simply let phone reboot itself and checked baseband which now ends in COD6

No. Not necessary. Just used to be a thing.
Sounds like you're straight.

Android_Monsters said:
No. Not necessary. Just used to be a thing.
Sounds like you're straight.
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:good: Thought so, just wanted to be sure. Haven't been really able to test as of yet since in my home I only get signal via Wi-Fi & Wi-Fi calling feature, yet all seems well

Karakoram2 said:
Just tried this with firekat v11x. Better phone calls, better data.
They do work on that at Samsung.
Called my dad and everything.
Firekat v11x (kitkatbase) on deck with cod6 modem.
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Firekat can make your phone shoot rainbows as well. Little too soon to say don't you think?

You don't have to use the new modem if you don't want to.
It does work (and well) with kk.
That's what K2 was posting about.
I'll be using it on lollipop firekat!

4 bars where there was 1 maybe 2 before.
Infamous Boc rom.

10-K said:
You don't have to use the new modem if you don't want to.
It does work (and well) with kk.
That's what K2 was posting about.
I'll be using it on lollipop firekat!
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Hehehehe! I know... Just a little joke Using it myself(new baseband). So far nothing different but as I mentioned in the other modem thread it might be better, worse, or not even noticeable. We shall see if there are any improvements or disadvantages over time. Just a little too soon to tell especially after just one phone call. I did a few tests myself with all radio related usages and everything works well like on MK7. I live and work near cell towers so I haven't seen anything noticeable yet. One thing good I can say for sure(past experiences since Windows Mobile 5) is sometimes call handoffs are improved with newer versions and sometimes the signal is faster to relay on the handset ui giving a more accurate signal display. Those are all things to look for. Now all we need is xposed running
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10-K said:
4 bars where there was 1 maybe 2 before.
Infamous Boc rom.
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That's good! More accurate signal display is a plus!
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cclhuzhou said:
They do work on that at Samsung.
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Ummm yes.... Yes they do lol

I seem to be getting better signal and faster Lte. At work I used to get anywhere from 6-10mbps up/down, now am getting close to 20mbps up/down. Just updated to poprocks v1, was on firelated v11x before. Could be the modem update or maybe tmo upgraded their towers here??

TheOnerf said:
I seem to be getting better signal and faster Lte. At work I used to get anywhere from 6-10mbps up/down, now am getting close to 20mbps up/down. Just updated to poprocks v1, was on firelated v11x before. Could be the modem update or maybe tmo upgraded their towers here??
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Could check and see if wideband was added in your area recently. There are a few links around for checking what band is available in your area. Service mode and phone info app can do those. Sounds like a happy coincidence! I doubt a modem updates gonna double your speeds lol! Enjoy your tower upgrades. I've seen a few new towers around my town pull 60Mbps down but average for me is 30-40. Depends how far away you are as well. Maybe they added a repeater or new tower close by your work?

so when I put in the bin and hit start. Nothing happens? Anyone know why?

Are you in download mode?

Karakoram2 said:
Are you in download mode?
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oh i have to boot to download mode first?
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got it now thanks!