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Official Strobe/Switch_back thread
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Posted by: medinaj

It seems that many people have questions regarding the Strobe/ Switch_back. I figured that if everyone just posts their problems in this one thread, then it would be much easier then looking around the forum to help someone out. Ask Away....

Posted by: likemysn123

Sounds goo. Thanx

Posted by: gausti02

Yes, I have the strobe with alltel. And I was wondering how to get ringtones via data cable or would it be easier to get a bluetooth usb adapter. Thanks

Posted by: medinaj

It would probably be best to use a usb data cable, as they are generally cheaper, and more reliable. As far as I know, Alltell has blocked file transfers via bluetooth adapters, so I'd think you would have to use a USB data cable anyway. When you get your cable, you'll also have to obtain additional software, either EasyCDMA or BitPim. I personally use Bitpim, because it runs much faster than EasyCDMA. After you get the software downloaded and installed, open it, and configure it to use your phone. In BitPim, when it first starts up, it will say "phone not found. Run Settings" click yes to this. Unser the section where it says "COM Port" click "browse" then click on the one that says "USB data cable" then press ok. then press ok in the settings window. Transferring ringtones, and wallpapers is pretty much straightforward in BitPim, with alltell, you should be able to use the sidebar that says "Ringtones", "Phonebook", "Wallpapers". Make sure that your ringtones are resized down to about 30 seconds, or it could possibly damage your phone. On BitPim's sidebar, click ringtones, and add all of your ringtones you want to send. When finished, click "Send to phone". Remember to be patient as Bitpim is sending your ringtones, this could take quite some time, and you should NEVER unplug your phone while BitPim says "Busy" in the bottom left hand corner of the screen, if you do, you could "brick" your phone. Believe me, I've learned this the hard way. When Bitpim says "ready" in the bottom corner, then you can unplug your phone from your computer, and close bitpim. Your ringtones should be on your phone now.

Posted by: k.o.s.

is yahoo messenger possible on this device?

Posted by: webpatk

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You could try ebuddy.com/mobile to access yahoo messenger. I use it on my strobe.

Posted by: JonnieB

I'm thinking of signing up with Virgin Mobile and getting the "Cyclops". Is this the same as the Strobe? Assuming that's the case, here are a couple more questions:

It's really important to me that I be able to create my own ringtones and I see that it uses "Superphonic" ringtones. What audio format is that? Is it an mp3, or something else?

Finally, can someone confirm that I'll be able to use bitpim to add ringtones to the Cyclops/Strobe? Will the instructions above from medinaj work with Virgin Mobile?

Thank you!

Posted by: JonnieB

OK, I swear I searched the threads before I made my previous post, but I just searched some more via google and found this post that answers ALL my questions:

Sorry for the waste of bandwidth.

Posted by: XmasBaby

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Originally Posted by webpatk

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You could try ebuddy.com/mobile to access yahoo messenger. I use it on my strobe.

how do I go about using the ebuddy thing on my switch_back? I just purchased it this week, so I'm not sure here..thanks.

Posted by: webpatk

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You need to have internet access on your phone. Then go to ebuddy.com/mobile. I use the nweb browser from U.S. Cellular, but i would think any browser would work.

Posted by: XmasBaby

Thanks, I figured it out..this is perfect because I'm a Yahoo! user & don't use AOL or AIM...thanks again.

Posted by: Mista_coffey

Can I make custom ringtones for my Kyocera Switch Back?

Posted by: medinaj

You can make custom ringtones. Just take your mp3 file and cur it down to around 30 seconds using audacity. Then transfer ir to your phone. There are instructions on doing this in another post somewhere on here.

Posted by: looking16

i am thinking of buying a switch back from virgin mobile. is it mosible to use MSN messenger in it because im not really into AOL or AIM nor Yahoo. thanks also what are the rates for roaming on a VM phonr that everyones complaining.

Posted by: billyjayzmagic

I have a Kyocera Switch_Back through Virgin Mobile. I am considering buying a data cable off eBay so I can transfer images, ringtones, etc. from my phone to my computer and vice versa. I was wondering what software would be best to get. Can someone give me some feedback?

Posted by: likemysn123

BitPim would be the best program to use.

Posted by: billyjayzmagic

Right, I though that phone wasn't supported by BitPim. Or does it work but just the filesystem thing? Also, was is the actual difference between the Strobe and Switch_Back. Always wondered that.

Posted by: c89dan

The only diff I've been able to find is the software on the phone. The Strobe has sv1004 and the Switch_Back has sv1002. Internally they are the same.

Posted by: miakayuuki79

Can someone please tell me what I am doing wrong??? I cannot figure out how to get BitPim to recognize my K612B when it is plugged in with the USB Cable even when I tell it to look specifically at the COM that it is plugged into and that it registers as being the "Kyocera High-Speed Wireless Modem". I tried just loading it as the USB cable and not also the wireless modem, but it will not let me do that. Thanks in advance!

Posted by: billyjayzmagic

I am having the same problem. The phone is on COM3 and I told BitPim to look there, but it still says no phone detected. Can someone help?

Posted by: newmetrodude

How do I get .jar and .jad files to download and work on the strobe k612B? There are so many cool java based apps out there that can be used with mobiles, but when I try to dload those, it just shows me text with details and not an actual download. If that feature is disabled to I have to unlock the phone?

Posted by: cindyctran

Is It Possible To Flash A Strobe Celular South To Metropcs?

Thanks

Posted by: medinaj

No, unless that provider has the strobe on their network. Even if they did, you would still need to locate firmware for it, and have an esn from a phone currently on their network.

Posted by: healthman345

Quote:

Originally Posted by cindyctran

Is It Possible To Flash A Strobe Celular South To Metropcs?

Thanks

you would have to get metro pcs firmware

Posted by: kungfukid15

I have virgin mobile and i got the mobile email application and everytime i start it it restarts my phone could this be because of the battery

Posted by: healthman345

Quote:

Originally Posted by kungfukid15

I have virgin mobile and i got the mobile email application and everytime i start it it restarts my phone could this be because of the battery

does the battery hold a change?.....and are there any other times it shuts off

Posted by: kungfukid15

yea it holds a charge not as good as it used too though... it also turns off when i am texting too

Posted by: livin4lax11

where can i get this phone for alltel without a contract?

Posted by: probingzon

heres a good one my girl got the switch back from vm. and she just experiance what i think is a brick. she was trying to send a pic and i was sending one to her too. then it restarted with the message crash dump. some number with a white screen what happened?

Posted by: probingzon

as fae as the question about jar and jad files you have to get them converted to the type of java that the phone understand: wipi or whatever other type

Posted by: apathetic21atya

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Originally Posted by miakayuuki79

Can someone please tell me what I am doing wrong??? I cannot figure out how to get BitPim to recognize my K612B when it is plugged in with the USB Cable even when I tell it to look specifically at the COM that it is plugged into and that it registers as being the "Kyocera High-Speed Wireless Modem". I tried just loading it as the USB cable and not also the wireless modem, but it will not let me do that. Thanks in advance!

Me too, I only see com1 and com3 highspeed blah. Seems like no one has answered this in any thread. Not even a "no dont have a clue"

Posted by: cindyctran

i have the strobe on cellular south...i want to flash it to alltel..i have the cable, jsut need to located the strobe alltel flash file....please message me if you know where i can get it...willing to pay for it.
thanks

Posted by: mt_deb

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I use a buletooth dongle with bitpim. I use the blue solei sotware for the dongle. I think I paid like $5 for it

Posted by: nic625

i really want a switchback and i want it for metro pcs...could i buy a switchback and get it switched with a strobe fr metro??? i really want a phone w/ a qwerty but i HATEEEE the one that metro has right now...does ne 1 know if metro is gunna have one SOON my contract is up with verizon and im switchin to metro.....and i NEEDDDDD a qwerty keypad.....helpp???

Posted by: H@<K0R

hey nic, i will trade you my lingo/m1000/switchback/ what ever the hell you want to call it for your v3m

unfortunately mine is a cricket phone

EDIT:
only had it for week. its just not my kind of phone.

Posted by: oneofone05

OK, I have a Kyocera Strobe, (K612B) and It is now one of my older phones and I want to give it to a friend, and, I cannot remember the password to save my life. How do I reset it, or make my phone show me what it is?

Posted by: blcistheking

Are there any applications for the switchback?

Posted by: FyrePhoenix

Hi,
I have a Switch_Back from Virgin Mobile (platform: K612, SW version: sv1.1.00, PRL version: 10029, Factory Config: KX21_VMU_SV1100_P04). I want to get a data cable for it, but I'm not sure which to go with. This one looks like it connects to the headset jack instead of where a charger would connect. Is it even supposed to work that way?
I'm thinking this is the one I need to go with. What do y'all think? I'd really hate to buy one of these and have it not work. Also, since neither seems to include the necessary software, is there a place on the net where I can download what I need?
Thanks in advance!

Posted by: anndra

Quote:

Originally Posted by medinaj

It would probably be best to use a usb data cable, as they are generally cheaper, and more reliable. As far as I know, Alltell has blocked file transfers via bluetooth adapters, so I'd think you would have to use a USB data cable anyway. When you get your cable, you'll also have to obtain additional software, either EasyCDMA or BitPim. I personally use Bitpim, because it runs much faster than EasyCDMA. After you get the software downloaded and installed, open it, and configure it to use your phone. In BitPim, when it first starts up, it will say "phone not found. Run Settings" click yes to this. Unser the section where it says "COM Port" click "browse" then click on the one that says "USB data cable" then press ok. then press ok in the settings window. Transferring ringtones, and wallpapers is pretty much straightforward in BitPim, with alltell, you should be able to use the sidebar that says "Ringtones", "Phonebook", "Wallpapers". Make sure that your ringtones are resized down to about 30 seconds, or it could possibly damage your phone. On BitPim's sidebar, click ringtones, and add all of your ringtones you want to send. When finished, click "Send to phone". Remember to be patient as Bitpim is sending your ringtones, this could take quite some time, and you should NEVER unplug your phone while BitPim says "Busy" in the bottom left hand corner of the screen, if you do, you could "brick" your phone. Believe me, I've learned this the hard way. When Bitpim says "ready" in the bottom corner, then you can unplug your phone from your computer, and close bitpim. Your ringtones should be on your phone now.

Can I transfer mobile phone games using a data cable? I have the Strobe originally from Alltel, flashed to CricKet...web is working, as is mms...but I can't seem to download any games through it.

Is there any way to get games onto this phone? Besides CricKet Clicks (would those even work?).

Also, I am looking for games that are either free, or offer unlimited play for one fee (no more than $10 per game).

Thanks :-)

anndrea

Posted by: cindyctran

would like to convert my strobe cellular south to cricket or alltel service, please help. i have the data cable, just need instructions and software
thanks!

Posted by: takatenshi

i have installed the supposed drivers and plugged in the phone to the pc and followed the steps for bitpim but it still will not recognize the phone. can anyone help?

Posted by: hyelton

i have the strobe and i cant seem to set any ringtone as a text alert how can i ? it only has like 4 options and they suck

Posted by: beautifulmarica

Is It Possible To Tweak The Brightness/contrast Settings If You Physically Open Up This Phone? Because This Is My Old Phone (just Replaced With A V3m About 2 Weeks Ago) But I Took It Into Get The Top Part Repaired(shattered Screens) And I Swear I Have Never Dropped This Phone In The Water, Ever And This Guy Tells Me Its Water Damaged And Now The Screens Shows Very Very Very Bright. Looks Like A Blank White Screen But When I Tilt The Phone I Can See My Wallpaper And I Can Actually See Enough To Use The Phone Its Just Really Bright White Like, If That Makes Sense, Lol. I'm Just Thinking, I Know Auto Mechanics Sometimes Try To Squeeze Extra Cash Out Of You By Messing Up Or Telling You Something Is Messed Up Thats Not. Could This Be The Case And If So How Do I Fix It?

Posted by: miakayuuki79

Go to Settings.
Go to Display.
Go to Contrast. Optimal setting is the middle setting.
Go back to Display.
Go to Brightness. Optimal setting is the middle setting.

The Contrast sounds like it may be the main culprit on your phone settings. You may also want to see about changing the background setting as well.