User: bostonguy1958
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Alarm's
Bought my wife this phone and over all love it.
She noticed her daily / wake up alarm ,re-set's
it self to a default of 8:45 p.m .
Any one else experience this?
Re: i know u cant assign mp3s as ringtones but can u still assign polyphonice ring tones to diff ppl
The SGH-p777 will only support MP3 ringtones which are downloaded to the handset. The reason being, the memory location where downloaded items are stored is separate from the memory location the MP3 Player accesses. The storage location for ringtones, or downloaded MP3 files is not accessible to the end user.
Re: how do you update the roaming list with sprint
*228 send
Re: SCH-A670 vs. SGH-E316
670 Hands Down!!! that phone rocks!!!
the voice activated dialing is worth twice the price of the phone
Re: Activating a Hard Pause
The P pause wait's till you put in the code for your answering machine { like in a bank account for security purpose}....when you tried the other pause { it's 2 sec's per pause} usually it takes 2-3 pauses most answering machines like two...
Re: Could You Tell Me..
Click the user review tab right next to the one maked forum ....
Re: Cradle Charger for A680
http://www.samsungusa.com/cgi-bin/nabc/prod/h hcommerce/shoplist_detail.jsp?eUser=
regis ter the phone at the top of the page ...recieve 20% discount and free ups ground { 7-10 days }
Re: Can it be unlocked?
Why do people always try to get over on companies ...NO they wont unlock it ...put your self in their shoes ....it's your network why would you allow it to be unlocked ...just to watch someone else make money?
mmmm ya would not last long in business
Re: indicator light
how to stop the light from flashing blue?....read the message
Re: Why NO silent and No Ignore
There is nothing to correct Samsung make's the phone to the service providers spec's...they ask for those features ...when the phone's were mavde to go totally silent by using the # button ...people were asking why cant i silent what i want to i'm waiting for that inportant e-mail/ text message ...i guess you cant please everybody...{ maybe Samsung will call you for your approval next time they manufacture a phone }
Re: USB Usage
your best bet is datapilot.com
Re: email contact entry
When entering the e-mail addy ...hit the option button..the box pop's open ...change #1 { 123 or abc over to symbol using the directional key..press ok the symbol grid opens then move left to page 4 of the symbols... it's on the #1 key on that page
Re: Question
try the last 4 digits of your cell phone number
Re: how to do a time pause
Were you able to get the pauses to at least come on the screen?...When you edit the number does it allow you to wipe out the *86?...if so get in touch with verizon find out what the real phone number is ..000-000-0000...then put in the pauses...and password...
Re: No 1-touch mute button???
Then dont use the phone while driving the car.!!! The following is from the manual....
Also, if using your phone while driving, please:
Ӣ Give full attention to driving--driving safety is your
first responsibility.
Ӣ Use hands-free operation, if available.
Ӣ Pull off the road and park before making or answering a
call if driving conditions so require.
Re: how to do a time pause
when entering a phone number 512-090-0098...and you want to enter a pass code after it ...press the * key it changes to the letter p...that is a 2 second pause...we recomend 2 pauses...then enter the pass code...the end result should look like
512-090-0098pp1234 then save as you normally would ....
Re: how to do a time pause
press and hold the * key it changes to a p [ 2 seconds} add recomended 2 p's then enter the code
Funny Story
Just got a call from a woman in Vermont. She recently moved form Burlington to the country and now her signal is low...she honestly asked me if the cow's on her property would interfear with the signal !!!! ...I had to ask if they were Jersey or Gurnsee...lol
Re: Samsumg a670 - Turnoff Voicemail Arrival Ring
unfortunatly you cant get it to vibe or one beep...menu 3-9-3-3-2-1 will allow you to choose from melodies or bells some of wich are low volume...the only other way is to ask verizon to stop the signall from it's end
Re: Please Help !!
internal screen only on the caller id and yes to the wallpaper....when looking at your photos press options then choose wallpaper or caller id
Re: Zoom feature turned off??
when u r in the camera option...simply press the left {directional} key and you will adjust the zoom
Re: is this a chick phone or both a guy and chick
I just have to ask....What the heck do you mean by CHICK phone OMG ..Does it get moody?
Maybe weep's at the movies during tender scenes?
Re: Battery Life?
first off NEVER KEEP A PHONE ATTATCHED TO A CAR CHARGER!!!!!! They are only for charging a dead battery not for keeping attatched...
2ND who makes the charger samsung ?
If not you have voided the warranty
Re: what is "alias" in the contact mgr?
just for your records i guess... example...
you have a friend Bill Jones...he's got a nickname { alias} you place the nickname there it also can be used as an optional e-mail address
Re: How to Unlock!!
That is the only way it will happen if you read my original response i mentioned service providers will after a certin period in the contract the manufacturer can not
Re: what is "alias" in the contact mgr?
Tinkerbell is the winner yes "alias" simply means nickname thats all ..it's not mentioned in the manual....but then again neither is hold phone to ear and mouth and speak...lol
Re: Getting pictures off of a Samsung...
The only way to get the pics off the phone is through e-mail.
The provider has that option locked off the design of the phone so the can make more cha-ching..Yes the port on the phone is a data port and is used for uploading pics to the phone or data transfer from oputlook{ phone numbers? names} you can check
http://www.datapilot.com/phones_samsung.htm
theyt have a product that allows the phone to be used as a wireless modem and outlook transfer ...
Re: How to Unlock!!
Its not that we choose not to do so ....It's that we have a partnership with the providers they are our main customers it's their phone not ours or yuor to do with what we please..it's kinda like stealing cable ...the cable box belongs to the cable company not you .If you worked in the indusrty you would understand ask the people in Europe why they pay hundreds of pounds for the 49$ phone thats here in the US. ...
Re: GSM Mode Not Functioning
A: In standby mode, press the left soft key for MENU, then press 7 for SETTINGS, 1 for PHONE MODE. The following options appear in the display:
Verizon (CDMA) Int'l (GSM)
Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired mode of operation, then press OK on the keypad. A dialogue box appears in the display asking to change modes. Press the left soft key for YES to change modes, or press the right soft key for NO to return to the ...
Re: Samsung a680/USB Data Cable
My bad Mr Miller it is not there ....
if yiu are just trying ot use outlook to sync numbers or using the phone as a modem you can use data pilots product....
the cable you have is shutting off the phone this is probably due to the fact that all ports are not universal ...i'd stop using that cable and check out
http://www.datapilot.com/phones_samsung.htm
Re: How to Unlock!!
i forgot to add when the phones get repaired at samsungs factory they will be locked back to the appropiate service providers network...
Re: How to Unlock!!
I am a certified samsung tech sir have been for many years we will not and do not unlock phones they are not our property to do so with .
Re: How to Unlock!!
Samsung CANT UNLOCK PHONES they are manufactured for the service providers they are the only ones that can LEGALY unlock a phone the reason they are locked is they sell the phone to you at a disount price to get you into a contract the cost of the phone is recouped that way...the unlock codes are only available through the provider !!
Re: Samsung a680/USB Data Cable
you do need software go to
samsungusa.com/wireless....clcik on shop accessories
then choose what model phone
there you will find register yuor phone here to get 20% discount and free ground shipping
Re: dust under front caller ID screen?
How about a can of compressed air the type you'd use for a computer keyboard..just my 2 cents
Re: Using phone as modem for laptop
yes to your question about data kit and software go to samsungusa.com/wireless
click on shop accessories then choose model phone ...ALso register the phone there to get 20% discount and free ground shipping
Re: Answer/End Headset for a670
The best and only headset you should use is Samsung's the one made for that phone .Plugging any other headset in can cause problems...COMPATIBLE and UNIVERSAL are not true!!! how can they be do they test all phone ? i doubt it ...also ....
(d) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG
THAT is straight from the warranty when using a third party ...
Re: Need help turning off "service area" tweet
menu 7 - 4 - 2
Re: Hands Free
STOP DO NOT BUY that looks like the original product but is not !!
Univerasal and compatible are dangerous words the warranty states the warranty will be voided if....
(d) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG.....
please go t o samsungusa.com/wireless and look for the accessories for the phone
Re: How to Unlock!!
The only people that can unlock the phone is carrier ATT..let it be known that if you do succusfully unlock it yuor warranty is voided if you use it on another system ...
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