Hey guys,
After been searching for info about and not much luck, I still have some questions about flashing modems. I am running CM12.1 nightly from last Saturday and I want to flash the hybrid LTE modem.
1.- Any risks involved I should be aware when flashing modem?
1.- For flashing modems, do I need to wipe cache, system or reinstall the Rom at all (before or afterwards modem installation)?
2.- If I switch to stock modem or install a different one, do I need to do any wiping or reinstall at all?
3.- From the attached image of my phone info, can someone confirm which stock modem I have?
Thanks in advance.
1. Use a flashable zip from here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/ref-mako-modem-collection-t2087227. There are also instructions how to do it.
1. Just flash modem, no reinstall or cache wipe necessary.
2. Not in terms of modem
3. See thread link above. Seems to be a modem from Android 4.3
nsmart said:
1. Use a flashable zip from here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/ref-mako-modem-collection-t2087227. There are also instructions how to do it.
1. Just flash modem, no reinstall or cache wipe necessary.
2. Not in terms of modem
3. See thread link above. Seems to be a modem from Android 4.3
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Because he is on CM12.1, I do not think the changes to the build.prop will stick, but the easiest way is to just run the .zip here with the latest hybrid, which is a cross of the .33 LTE modem, and the latest 1.07 5.1.1 modem http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60885004&postcount=1707
There is no modem software here:
https://idlekernel.com/flash-tools/firmware/hlte_SM-N9005XX/N9005XXUGBPB2/
But I found modem here:
https://idlekernel.com/flash-tools/firmware/hlte_SM-N9005XX/N9005XXUGBPB1/
Is it OK if I flash this modem? I suppose I have to use the "CP" button in Odin, right?
Recommended BL: XXUGBPD3
Recommended Baseband/Modem: XXUGBPD1
Both should be available on idlekernel repository.
RE Flashing: You can install via Odin, make sure you download .tar format. You can also install via TWRP on latter versions (3+ I think) TWRP you will need to flash using the .zip or .img formats for that option.
Yep, the name tells the button it requires. Go ahead and install.
Hey there jordanpa and thanks for answering. I can't find any "BPD" there. Are you sure that's what you meant?
Can somebody tell me what's the latest baseband and how to flash it pls?
I flash roms all the time but some of the TW based roms don't give me any mobile network and they usual require a certain baseband. My current one is
I337MVLSGQB1
If the baseband isn't in the https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att section as a flashable zip using TWRP, you'll have to download the latest stock ROM from sammobile.com and flash the baseband extracted from the ROM zip using Odin. That will guarantee the latest baseband gets put on your device.
Thanks for your reply
But won't that just flash the entire firmware causing me to have to unlock and flash recovery and root all over again?
If your phone is unlocked from its carrier, it stays unlocked even if you change ROMs. Also, I misstated what you had to do to get to the appropriate files. After downloading the large file from sammobile, extract it using WinRAR or 7-Zip. You should end up with a .tar.md5 file. Rename that file to .tar, and extract the files within. The two you want are modem.bin and NON-HLOS.bin. Those two are then flashed using Odin.
Of course, you could do the adventurous thing and download one of the existing flashable modem zips, then replace the existing modem.bin and NON-HLOS.bin in the flashable zip with the versions from the stock ROM package.
Forum for the sgh-i337m is located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att
Oh I downloaded the Bell one and saw the modem.bin but didn't know which other one was needed so thanks
Rogers, Telus, and Bell use the same stock ROM with a bit of customization on the sgh-i337m; therefore, you can cross-flash the modem, bootloader, and system as they are the same.
Oh cool. You've been a great help, thanks for the info
So i updated to QB1 but not getting any cell service when i flash certain i9505 roms like Super Touchwiz v6, Machinex or something like that, Imperium v18.1. Some require QG1.
Would QG1 or any other baseband/bootloader/modem be able to work on my Rogers i337M?
I know this phone usually can flash any rom that is for the i9505 so just wondering if it's able to go that far as to use those as well
I would not cross-flash bootloaders or modems as invalid modem/bootloader combinations may hard brick the phone.
You may need to flash a different kernel when using custom ROMs desgined for the i9505.
Okay
Unfortunately I have been unable to find any drivers. Now I have TWRP and root should I just flash an official rom with a modem, then just write the new rom in TWRP?
Otherwise I guess I need a link/copy of the CL file for Odin or a TWRP flashable .zip noting that the N9005 drivers do not work. It is originally an Optus (OPS) Australia model. [Edit: 4G/LTE but I don't care if I can only get 3g to work]
Thanks in advance xoxo
Hey,
long story short, upgraded TWRP to 3.2.1 to flash LineageOS 17.1 but can't flash Gapps since 3.2.1 seems to be bugged in that way and throws an error.
Got TWRP 3.1.1 again but only as a .tar file but can't flash through Odin since I can't get a data connection (broken microUSB slot).
Tried to make .tar file to .zip file but didn't work out and TWRP is throwing an error stating wrong .zip format.
How can I get a properly flashable .zip file of 3.1.1? Or is there any other way to solve my problem?