http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/ Engadget Mobile Comments for Kyocera brings K325 "Cyclops" to Virgin Mobile http://mobile.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://mobile.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/1-1-1-1-1-1 (one 6 times) – you will see the “Service” prompt appear.
Select the “Service” option then press OK when “Reset Lock” appears. You will
be required to enter a 6-digit service programming code. We recommend entering
the default service programming code of 0-0-0-0-0-0 (6 zeros). If the
default 6 zeros does not work, you will have to contact your wireless provider
for assistance (some wireless provider’s change the service programming
code).
I used virgin for the security code it asked for and it worked. Cuz mine was a virgin mobile phone :)]]>Dec 17th 2008 3:27PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/Nov 1st 2006 1:39PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/Nov 4th 2006 1:39PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/May 5th 2007 2:40PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/
I've since come to understand some of its limitations. The Cyclops is the only VM phone that can shoot pictures at 1024 x 1280. The only problem is, at that resolution, some pictures will be too large, memory-wise, for you to get them off the phone. The only way you can get pictures off the phone is to send them via message, or upload to their website. I had one picture that was over 500Kb, and I couldn't do either, just getting a message about the picture being too large to send. The manual for this phone mentions that there may be size limits on the pictures you send and to check their site for details. Couldn't find details on their site, or get any details from their customer service, but, like I said, I think it may be about 500Kb. The higher res camera isn't very useful if you may end up with pictures you can't get off the phone.

Another limiting factor: memory. The VM website tells you that this phone has 256 megs of memory. That's pretty deceptive though, because when you get it there's only about 10 megs free. It doesn't have a memory card, and you aren't allowed to delete much, so you can't get much more than 10 megs to use.

I wasn't expecting a whole lot from a $60 phone, but I was a bit disappointed in it nonetheless.]]>May 9th 2007 12:10PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/Jul 7th 2007 6:29PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/Aug 13th 2007 3:57PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/
You also save tons of money on transfer costs, since it's free to use the data cable all you want! I have this phone and the cable, and it works great! There are no size limits, like when sending a picture message. You can transfer pictures of any size with a data cable, as well as wallpapers, games, ringtones and more! To do all this, you use the data cable and a free, open source program called BitPim. Read all about how to get everything working here: http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1087468

I also read that you can just let Win XP recognize the phone when it's plugged in, and not do all the steps they mention, but I don't know how well that works because I took the long way. Anyway, it's not too hard to learn, and VERY worth it! That forum site has more articles on how to do other things with the Cyclops if you click on links in the first article. To know what kinds of games and apps your phone can use, check the specs on PhoneScoop.com, and you can also just experiment at your own risk.

Now you don't have to pay a dime to get the expensive VirginXL junk, unless you really want it. They're not getting MY money, I already paid for music CDs that I can make ringtones out of and put on myself! (If you make your own MP3 ringtones, use MP3Gain and set the gain at 90dB or less, so you don't damage the speaker)

Spread the word, the Kyocera Cyclops can be used with a data cable! It makes the phone have a whole new level of value! Also, you can buy car chargers, earphones, cases and more from eBay or cellphone accessory sites, so you don't have to spend a fortune at the Virgin Mobile store! Virgin's cell service is cool, but the prices for everything else are ridiculous!

Have fun! It's your phone, so as long as you're being legal, modify it the way you want and enjoy!]]>Aug 17th 2007 7:46AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1087468

If you take the time to learn how to use a data cable to get ringtones, games, pictures, etc., on and off of your phone, you can save a lot of money compared to the cost of paying for VirginXL stuff! Like I said before, Have fun! It's your phone, so as long as you're being legal, modify it the way you want and enjoy!
]]>Oct 3rd 2007 3:54AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/Oct 12th 2007 10:14PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/Sep 2nd 2008 11:19PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/Everything you do with your phone is at your own risk. This site is not here to provide technical support, and neither am I. Read all of the instructions and suggestions, etc. that are on the www.howardforums.com website. If you search the forums, you'll see that there are multiple posts about things you can do with the Kyocera Cyclops phone. If something's really messed up, you can search online to see how to do a master reset. I haven't found out how to do that yet, but you could also call Virgin or Kyocera and ask them how.

Now that we have that clear, I will help you with this issue. I am not responsible for any mistakes you make, you are on your own, and anything you do is your own choice. First of all, before you do anything, you should copy all of the original files on the phone to a folder, so you have a backup. If you don't do that, you're just asking for trouble.

Besides, if you ever want to sell the phone later, you can use the backup files to make it just like it was when you bought it. Also, you have to restore the phone's original files because other people don't have a legal right to use ringtones that you made from your own CDs.

When it comes to any modifying - whenever possible, take precautions that will allow you to put things back to the way they were, in case things don't go well. Some modifications are risky and there's no going back, but that's why it voids the warranty, right?

Next, in order to load new ringtones onto the phone, you must encode your tones into the same format that the phone uses, which is .aac. (it also takes .mid files) There are free programs out there that you can use to do this, and you'll want to study them online and pick one you like. I use SUPER (http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html). Once you have made a ringtone as an .aac file, you have to give it the same name as one of the original ringtones on the phone, and replace it. The phone only wants to recognize the names it already has for ringtones.

When you erase or rename any of the original ringtones, the name still shows up on the phone, but it won't have any sound. If you upload your own ringtone with the same name as one of the original ones, you'll hear your sound in it's place.

I hope you can fix your problem. I haven't had the phone get locked on one ringtone before, and I haven't read about anyone else who has. Make sure to read the forums thoroughly, and to search for more information, and take the time to learn more about BitPim. Basically, do lots of study and research.

Also, I want to mention something (out of love) because America has a terrible spelling problem. You didn't call your cell phone and "here the new ringtone", because you don't "here" sounds, you "hear" them. If you don't take the time to spell properly online, others might think your mistakes are the right way and then they'll spell bad, and it grows.

For everyone reading this, please understand that this message comes from love. There are 3 forms of the word "too", 3 forms of the word "they're" and 2 forms of the word "you're". Learn the differences and quit dumbing down the American public's collective spelling intelligence. It's okay to make mistakes sometimes but if you habitually spell certain words wrong all the time, then you need to look them up and learn how to spell correctly. English is our first language, get it right or go back to grade school!

Okay, we've covered a little bit about ringtones and a little bit about spelling. Everyone, keep studying and learning all you can! Don't smoke or drink, that stuff will just bring you down! Greater intelligence and knowledge give us greater freedom! Keep tinkering with things and making them better. Modify anything you want, as long as you can afford to break it! Don't just be a slave to the settings a product gives you. Have fun! It's your phone, so as long as you're being legal, modify it the way you want and enjoy!]]>Oct 13th 2007 9:04PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/I've just recently started using Bitpim to transfer photos and mp3 files to the phone.
I haven't done any backups but have been fortunate thus far. Everything is still working.
I'd appreciate details on backing up the phone files.
Clearly I'm a novice but want to learn.]]>Nov 9th 2007 9:00PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/
Too true. The word is "badly".
]]>Nov 12th 2007 11:44PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/
Here's another Cyclops tip: Virgin Mobile and Kyocera might both tell you that the Cyclops phone's camera flash can't be used as a flashlight, but they're wrong! All you have to do is open the phone, press the "OK" button to go to camera mode, (or go to camera mode any other way you want to) and then press the top right button on the phone to go to "options". From there, choose "Settings" and then "Low light mode". Once you enable Low light mode, the white LED light of the flash will turn on and stay on for 45 seconds. To turn it off before that, just close the phone or press the "end call" button, or leave camera mode. The light isn't very focused, so it's less effective the farther away you are from something, but it works great up close. Be careful about shining it into your eyes, it's really bright to look at!

Everyone, keep studying and learning all you can! Don't smoke or drink, that stuff will just bring you down! Greater intelligence and knowledge give us greater freedom! Keep tinkering with things and making them better. Modify anything you want, as long as you can afford to break it! Don't just be a slave to the settings a product gives you. Have fun! It's your phone, so as long as you're being legal, modify it the way you want and enjoy!]]>Nov 13th 2007 5:01AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/11/01/kyocera-brings-k325-cyclops-to-virgin-mobile/Jan 16th 2008 1:34AM