| The CECT 3G version of the i9 is getting a lot of | | | | troubleshooting and frustration. It's also good to keep |
| attention, so I'm getting a lot of questions about it. The | | | | these around if for some reason you accidentally |
| other day, someone visiting my blog commented that | | | | reset the phone back to factory settings when playing |
| although they were very intrigued with the color and | | | | around with it. |
| customization options (as well as the ten pages of | | | | Internet Sim Cards (Especially Prepaid And Unlimited): |
| icons available on this phone), they were going to wait | | | | No matter how perfectly you get the WAP and |
| to buy it as it was still on the "new side." They | | | | Internet settings installed, you won't be able to surf the |
| reasoned if they waited a couple of months, they | | | | net unless you pay for data. If you have a monthly |
| would be assured that more accessories and support | | | | contract, this is probably included, or you can easily |
| would be available for it as it become more | | | | include it. Many people who like these clones though |
| mainstream. In truth, accessories, Internet set up | | | | really like avoiding contracts and prefer to go pre paid. |
| directions, batteries, skins, and user's manuals are | | | | This is definitely an option with this phone. AT&T's |
| already readily available for the i9 -3G. I'll explain what I | | | | GoPhone will allow you to pay via KB or buy a |
| mean by this (and go over some of the popular | | | | monthly package. (Current pricing is $4.99 per 1MB, but |
| accessories available) in the following article. | | | | this changes sometimes.) Sometimes, you can find T |
| What's New To Us Is Old In China: By the time these | | | | Mobile cards that allow for unlimited data for one |
| knock off or clone phones (and their upgrades) reach | | | | month. These run about $20, which is economical, but |
| the states or overseas, they're already mainstream | | | | you'll have to replace them monthly. |
| and sometimes an old hat in China. Very often, the | | | | Extra Batteries: You can replace the battery on these |
| buzz and information (including video) about these | | | | phones yourself. The batteries have a long shelf life, |
| phones precedes their actual arrival to us by months. | | | | but you don't want to chance having yours going out |
| So, by the time they actually get here, there is a lot of | | | | and having no back up. You can get a spare for |
| excitement already built. Sellers know and understand | | | | around $10. |
| this. And, like any money making industry, businesses | | | | Car Or Home Chargers, And USB Cords: You'll often |
| and entrepreneurs are going to piggy back these | | | | get a charger with the phone, but spares are really |
| trends. There's often very little or any wait period from | | | | cheap, often as little as a few bucks. The beauty of |
| the time the phone is available to when the | | | | these chargers is that they are essentially a USB cord |
| accessories come out and are also available. And, | | | | with either a home or car adapter that fits on the end. |
| very often, the batteries, sims, data cords, etc. are | | | | So, often, you can get all three as part of a package |
| interchangeable. Below, I'll list some of the more popular | | | | that runs under $10. The USB cord is also how you |
| accessories (with approximate prices.) | | | | transfer the information from the phone to your |
| Internet Set Up Instructions For T Mobile, AT&T, | | | | computer (although you can use Bluetooth too.) |
| Fido, And Rogers: This phone (like most all CECT's) | | | | Earphones / Earphone Adapters: Often, if you want to |
| uses carriers that allow for GSM sim cards. So, there | | | | use your iPod or high end ear phones to listen to the |
| are a few popular networks for it, including T Mobile | | | | MP3, you'll need an adapter. These only run a few |
| and AT&T. And while, your sim card will usually | | | | dollars. |
| just be inserted and allow you to immediately make | | | | Cases, Skins, Customizable Stickers: Probably the |
| calls and text, you may need to update the phone's | | | | most popular covers for these phones are the silicone |
| information for Internet and MMS. | | | | skins that fit very snugly onto the phone. Some people |
| Often when you get the phone, the factory settings still | | | | opt for the more business type styles leather materials. |
| exists or the data will be applicable to a Chinese | | | | And, I've recently noticed that entrepreneurs have |
| network. Changing this is relatively easy. All that's | | | | come out with little stickers that cover and protect the |
| basically required is that you go in and change the | | | | phone on all sides. These are a custom fit. There are |
| data, WAP, MMS, and Java settings (if you're going to | | | | pop culture type options (the Simpson's, Hello Kitty, |
| be using Opera Mini) for your particular network. There | | | | Betty Boop, etc.) but you can also send in a photo or |
| are folks that have put together step by step | | | | logo and customize this. The stickers come right off |
| instructions that will usually run you only a few dollars. | | | | but will protect the phone while applied. These are |
| And with this purchase, these guys often offer one on | | | | cheap - usually well under $10. |
| one support which can save you hours of | | | | |