Programming Samsung SCH-a650 via computer?

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Thomas & Karen Mitchell - 10 Jul 2004 00:37 GMT

I have just entered the world of digital cell phones with a Verizon
Samsung SCH-a650. I had been under the impression that I would be
able to program it (especially the phonebook) via a computer cable,
but can find no reference to this.

Is there a aftermarket kit to buy?

Thanks.

Tom Mitchell
Port Angeles, Washington, USA
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Jeremy Deats' - 10 Jul 2004 21:38 GMT

Yes there is, Verizon doesn't want you to know about it. You can pay $60 or
more for this. Best Buy actually carries a software product that includes
adapter cables for multiple phones (including Samsung) that sells for about
$75, but I've found the best source is an on-line retailer out of Hong Kong
called Vavolo.

http://www.vavolo.com

They do stock the cable you're looking for for $12.00 and it includes OEM
software for sync address book, loading ringtones, walpaper, etc.. The
software you'll get is on a burned disc so it's probably not licensed.
http://www.vavolo.com/productdetails.asp?mode=1&ProductID=1039

I've bought two cables from them and never had a problem.

-Jeremy

> I have just entered the world of digital cell phones with a Verizon
> Samsung SCH-a650. I had been under the impression that I would be
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Thomas & Karen Mitchell - 10 Jul 2004 23:04 GMT

Thanks!!! Just what I had in mind.

>Yes there is, Verizon doesn't want you to know about it. You can pay $60 or
>more for this. Best Buy actually carries a software product that includes
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Blearg - 05 Aug 2004 21:44 GMT

Sure this works for a SCH A650, doesn't list it in the supported
products for that link, though it does look like it'd fit.

> Yes there is, Verizon doesn't want you to know about it. You can pay $60 or
> more for this. Best Buy actually carries a software product that includes
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Watson - 05 Aug 2004 22:57 GMT

Which program on the included disk wotks with the a650? I cant get anyone
of them to work

> Sure this works for a SCH A650, doesn't list it in the supported
> products for that link, though it does look like it'd fit.
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Tom Swiss - 09 Aug 2004 03:55 GMT

> Sure this works for a SCH A650, doesn't list it in the supported
> products for that link, though it does look like it'd fit.

Just a data point: I recently bought an SCH A650, and using a
"FutureDial" cable I got a Radio Shack I can connect to it with BitPim
and upload ringtones (It's not fully supported, you have to use BitPim's
"View Filesystem" and play around a bit...). I can even use it as a
celluar modem with my Linux laptop.

Can't speak about other software, but, the cable is labeled "Cable
3, for Samsung A310, A600, N270, VGA1000, VI660", but works fine with
the A650"

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Steven J Sobol - 09 Aug 2004 17:20 GMT

> Just a data point: I recently bought an SCH A650, and using a
> "FutureDial" cable I got a Radio Shack I can connect to it with BitPim
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> 3, for Samsung A310, A600, N270, VGA1000, VI660", but works fine with
> the A650"

The 660 is a Sprint phone that is essentially the same phone as the 650 but
the 660 has a few more features.

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Tony Olivo - 12 Aug 2004 16:46 GMT

> > Sure this works for a SCH A650, doesn't list it in the supported
> > products for that link, though it does look like it'd fit.
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> "What's so funny about peace, love, and understanding?" - Nick Lowe
> "Power to the Peaceful" - Michael Franti

Are there settings you have to play around with to get BitPim to work
in this regard? I bought the same cable in question from Vavolo, and
have been trouble getting any software to work with it. I'm not able
to connect to the phone, but I can see that the cable is at least
working to charge the phone, but connection attempts have thusfar been
fruitless.

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cerberez@gmail.com - 24 Jan 2005 01:06 GMT

I just got a cable from radioshak for my a650
i've been trying to make bitpim recognize the phone, but i think i need
a driver for the phone first

does anyone know of a place where i can download a driver that'd make
this work for me? for free?

thanks so much!

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cerberez@gmail.com - 29 Jan 2005 13:46 GMT

never mind, i got it working. . . thanks though

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