[Q] about dk28 modem?

---

I posted this in the dev Q&A, but I'm pasting it here so I can get an answer. Included is a follow up question from another user.

I apologize for the ignorance in advance.

when using using odin, when does the modem come into play? im finally going to go to dk28 from di18 because of the new ext4 support...

most guides, especially in the wiki, just instruct to use the .tar.md5 and the pit...

but a couple of posts (like ACS guide) link to the modem as well...

so what's the difference? what is the modem and when is it necessary to odin it?
do I even need to worry about it?

EDIT: I've read other posts in this thread and it SEEMS like it depends on whoever's method youre using (ACS post says modem, but whosdaman's *OFFICIAL* thread is a full .tar.md5 that includes modem data....
BUT...I still want to know what the modem actually is. I'd like an understanding of it so I could intuitively know if I have to deal with a modem in the future. Us IS guys don't like "because it says so" explanations lol. I like background info.

Originally Posted by gmorf33

I'm in a very similar spot as Squshy 7. Trying to get the files I need to flash up to DK28 and try out a new ROM (probably bonsai); however, in searching through the plethora of threads dedicated to DK28 and instructions, i've found quite a few subtle variances in all of them, leaving me a little confused on exactly which files i need to download.

I'm currently on ACS' DI18 based Syndicate ROM w/ Xtreme Kernel (latest of each)

I'm not afraid of Odin, so if that's the best way, that's fine.

I just need to know what files i need for the best, cleanest, bugfree flash. I will probably be going to EXT4 as well, so that probably makes a difference.

Is the post by artemis-nyc with the dk28 + cwm redirect + root what i want? It has odex'd and deodex versions. I've also seen links to the official .rel.md5 file on the Wiki... there's also the ACS DK28 DEODEX, and there's also noobnl's ODEX'd DK28. He has the modem flash here too...

I guess my biggest problem is there is just so much info on the forum right now, with people replying on different threads, so its really hard to keep straight what is the current stuff, and what is older/buggy stuff that should probably be avoided. I might be making this harder than it is lol.

I'm inclined to think is all I need is the dk28 modem then flash whatever rom I want, following their specific instructions. Is that correct?

Sent from my baked and emotionless SPH-D700

Ive always flashed the DK28 modem with the DI18.tar in Odin at the same time...

Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

Originally Posted by ecooce

Ive always flashed the DK28 modem with the DI18.tar in Odin at the same time...

Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

You flash the DK28 modem with the DI18 tar? I was under the impression that the tar's include the modem and ROM. So wouldn't the DI18 tar include the DI18 stock ROM and DI18 Modem? I'm confused why you would mix the 2 versions.

Sorry, still just trying to fully get my head around all of this

I figured out my initial question for the most part though. I flashed DK28 modem + pit, then flashed the DK28 based ROM I wanted along w/ the ext4 mod and was fine on first try.

The *Official* Stock DK28 .tar.md5 is probably the best option for a clean start though from my understanding over the last few days of researching. If you have GPS issues the Odin back to the official stock DI18, get a GPS lock, Odin DK28 modem, get GPS lock, flash DK28 ROM, verify GPS lock...

Just took me a bit to get it all sorted out with so -much- stuff to sift through to get the right info

Originally Posted by squshy 7

BUT...I still want to know what the modem actually is. I'd like an understanding of it so I could intuitively know if I have to deal with a modem in the future. Us IS guys don't like "because it says so" explanations lol. I like background info.

From my understanding, the modem is the "firmware" for the radio (data, phone, etc). Someone please correct if that's not accurate.

The modem is your radio or your software to allow the hardware to connect to the towers. I would def flash the modem or the md5 file including the modem dont try to use the di18 modem with dk28 just remember flash the pit and modem after you get a lock on maps on gps, then reboot di18 with the new dk28 modem and get another lock in maps with the gps, then flash the dk28 rom and get a third and final lock on gps or you'll have to go back to di18 and start over.

Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk