My Samsung A460 Cellphone LCD just went out, will Sprint be able to extract my phone numbers?

[CoolTech]

My Samsung A460 Cellphone LCD just went out, will Sprint be able to extract my phone numbers?

 

[geno]

Best of luck, too bad you didn't have a Sim card based phone

 

[CoolTech]

yah, it sucks

 

[geno]

I doubt it happens often, but if Sprint repairs the phone as opposed to replacing it, just replacing the LCD will leave your phonebook intact I'm sure - I'd speak to Sprint's customer support and see what methods of repair are available.

 

[zimu]

i think they should be able to. when they update the firmware of phones they extract all the info, reformat the phone, update the firmware, and reupload your numbers/ contacts etc.

most probably they can, take it to a store.

 

[CanOWorms]

I have some software that synchs my phone's records with my computer's records. Maybe you could use something like that.

 

[CoolTech]

maybe, but would it work with my phone in particular?

 

[thereds]

CoolTech, does your phone have PC Software?

If so, use that.

 

[CoolTech]

went to the sprint store, and they werent able to get the numbers off the phone, ghey!!

 

[CoolTech]

Originally posted by: thereds
CoolTech, does your phone have PC Software?

If so, use that.

I know it has a pc data cable, but I think thats for the internet, not the phone numbers

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

if you want another A460 to replace yours, I have on in FS/FT

 

[CoolTech]

yah, if you can help me get these phone numbers off

 

[CoolTech]

anyone have any experience with the various synching software out there for these phones?

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

might be able to swap innards if you are knowledgable...

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: CoolTech

Originally posted by: thereds
CoolTech, does your phone have PC Software?

If so, use that.

I know it has a pc data cable, but I think thats for the internet, not the phone numbers

The cable allows for both in most cases. I would post about it in some cell phone forums. Someone out there has the software.

 

[CoolTech]

now all I need is the software, but its $30 + ship

 

[gregshin]

had the same thing happen to my A460...sprint replaced it and also transferred my phone book on the spot athe PCS store

 

[Reel]

If your phone still boots and the data port is ok, they should be able to swap it for free in a store. That was what I was told when I swapped out a broken phone's phonebook.

 

[Platypus]

That phone does that to everyone who's owned it. And no, you can't get your numbers because Sprint doesn't care about their own customers. It's entirely possible to get them out via their computer system and put them into a phone of the same exact model, but they wont do it unless you bitch very hard. Speaking as someone who's received 3 free phones from Sprint, you can tell I've pushed pretty hard.

 

[CoolTech]

well, took it to the sprint store and they couldnt get the numbers off, dunno why, but the phone still boots, dont really know about the data port til i get the software, but i have the cable now, and xp recognizes the phone.