Connect a900 via QPST build 215! Easy to read directions

ludachris195 · 06-09-2006, 12:39 PM

First, download and install the A900 Driver from Samsung.
Reboot your computer, and connect the USB cable to the computer.

Next, download QPST 2.7 (build 215) . Follow the instructions to install.

Download MSL Reader (or http://rapidsharing.com/download.php?id=D67EB659) NOTE: Alternatively, you can call Sprint (*2) and request your MSL from them. Either tell them you need to program it and you know how to, that you messed up your Vision settings and need the MSL to fix it, or say you need to activate your phone (the number they give you to enter is your MSL).

Connect the phone to the data cable, but do not “Connect to PC”.
Open your device manager, click on Ports to see which is assigned to “USB Virtual”

Open the MSL Reader executable file.

Set COM Port to whichever Port is your Virtual USB port and click Read Phone.
You will probably want to memorize your MSL (SPC) or save it in a .txt file

Next open QPST Configuration, click on Ports tab, and click Add New Port.

If the port does not show up on the left, manually enter it as you saw it in the device manager. Click OK. Your phone should come up in a matter of seconds. Click on it and go to Start Clients --> EFS EXPLORER.

Enter your MSL in the box and click OK.

You have successfully connected your Samsung a900 to your PC via QPST.
If you followed the directions as described, you shouldn't have any problems.

Now go here for ibri's great info on uploading content

and here for kami-sama's directions on uploading ringers

If you follow the directions as described, you shouldn't have any problems.

tatical · 06-09-2006, 01:38 PM

Great post! Thanks a whole bunch

Ruffrydasean · 06-10-2006, 12:37 AM

Mine keeps showing up under modem

Then If I hit connect to PC it shows up under USB or something.. never under COM ports...

***reemusk*** · 06-10-2006, 04:30 AM

old school ESN clone?

ludachris195 · 06-10-2006, 08:16 AM

Ruffrydasean: is there a way to view which COM the modem uses?

Ruffrydasean · 06-10-2006, 12:44 PM

Nope.. here is a screenie

**cliffr39** · 06-10-2006, 02:57 PM

yeah I'm wondering the same thing. How do I create a virtual com for the pocket pc connected via usb? I searched google and tried a few but they didn't do it. I'd love to try the MSL reader

ludachris195 · 06-10-2006, 04:07 PM

the driver should create a virtual usb....thats odd....did you try com1 and com 2 in QPST?

mikeh20 · 06-10-2006, 05:03 PM

same thing happens to me...no COM port.

ludachris195 · 06-10-2006, 06:01 PM

do you have the com port when the phone is not connected?

mikeh20 · 06-10-2006, 07:38 PM

yes i have various COM ports but not samsung

Ruffrydasean · 06-10-2006, 08:23 PM

Yea, I left it "not connected to PC" and "connected to PC" never got a com port... I try com ports 1 and 2 in MSL Readerand it just says reading.. nothing ever actually pops up

kr4zy10 · 06-11-2006, 01:43 PM

great post...helped me out

ludachris195 · 06-11-2006, 05:14 PM

im gonna have to try to recreate your problem on my comp....meanwhile anyone else have any suggestions?

doraemon · 06-11-2006, 05:28 PM

the msl reader is VERY picky and doesnt always work right. it also helps to know which com port the phones using so you can atleast narrow it down from there. if you cant get the msl reader working after a few tries... just cal sprint and say you need to reprogram your vision or something. if they say no.. call back. you\'ll eventually get it. just dont sound like a jackass when asking for it and there shouldnt be an issue.

another way to MAYBE get the msl reader working is to sync your phonebook with datapilot then try again. that works for me sometimes. the MSL reader DOES work... its just buggy sometimes. i suggest not writing a new SPC code either.

06-09-2006, 12:39 PM	#1
ludachris195 Waiting for BIS to be free Join Date: Apr 9, '06 Posts: 59 Phone: Motorola Q9c Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 114	Connect a900 via QPST build 215! Easy to read directions First, download and install the A900 Driver from Samsung. Reboot your computer, and connect the USB cable to the computer. Next, download QPST 2.7 (build 215) . Follow the instructions to install. Download MSL Reader (or http://rapidsharing.com/download.php?id=D67EB659) NOTE: Alternatively, you can call Sprint (*2) and request your MSL from them. Either tell them you need to program it and you know how to, that you messed up your Vision settings and need the MSL to fix it, or say you need to activate your phone (the number they give you to enter is your MSL). Connect the phone to the data cable, but do not “Connect to PC”. Open your device manager, click on Ports to see which is assigned to “USB Virtual” Open the MSL Reader executable file. Set COM Port to whichever Port is your Virtual USB port and click Read Phone. You will probably want to memorize your MSL (SPC) or save it in a .txt file Next open QPST Configuration, click on Ports tab, and click Add New Port. If the port does not show up on the left, manually enter it as you saw it in the device manager. Click OK. Your phone should come up in a matter of seconds. Click on it and go to Start Clients --> EFS EXPLORER. Enter your MSL in the box and click OK. You have successfully connected your Samsung a900 to your PC via QPST. If you followed the directions as described, you shouldn't have any problems. Now go here for ibri's great info on uploading content and here for kami-sama's directions on uploading ringers If you follow the directions as described, you shouldn't have any problems.

06-10-2006, 04:30 AM	#4
*reemusk* random veteran Mood: Join Date: Oct 6, '04 Location: SE GA Posts: 5,990 Phone: 9630 Trades: 5 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts SU$: 23,331	old school ESN clone? __________________ vi660 > 5500 > 8300 > 4500 > A900 > 9000 > 6700 > 9000 > M1 > 9000 > MUSIQ > 9000 > 8703e > 9000 > ic502 > a920 > Centro > 8830 > 8330 > 9630 > Moment > Hero > 9630 hey, if i did you right, whack that "thanks" button over here in the corner.

06-11-2006, 05:28 PM	#15
doraemon Telephone User Join Date: May 23, '06 Location: Redmond Posts: 148 Phone: Zak Morris Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post SU$: 24	the msl reader is VERY picky and doesnt always work right. it also helps to know which com port the phones using so you can atleast narrow it down from there. if you cant get the msl reader working after a few tries... just cal sprint and say you need to reprogram your vision or something. if they say no.. call back. you\'ll eventually get it. just dont sound like a jackass when asking for it and there shouldnt be an issue. another way to MAYBE get the msl reader working is to sync your phonebook with datapilot then try again. that works for me sometimes. the MSL reader DOES work... its just buggy sometimes. i suggest not writing a new SPC code either. __________________ have an old phone you dont use? msg me

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tatical Telegraph User Join Date: Jun 2, '06 Location: NYC Posts: 13 Phone: HTC Touch Pro Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 79	Great post! Thanks a whole bunch

06-10-2006, 12:37 AM	#3
Ruffrydasean The Sean Join Date: Feb 22, '05 Location: Lanham/MD Posts: 124 Phone: Treo 755 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 199	Mine keeps showing up under modem Then If I hit connect to PC it shows up under USB or something.. never under COM ports...

06-10-2006, 08:16 AM	#5
ludachris195 Waiting for BIS to be free Join Date: Apr 9, '06 Posts: 59 Phone: Motorola Q9c Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 114	Ruffrydasean: is there a way to view which COM the modem uses?

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cliffr39 Cellular Phone User Join Date: Jul 30, '05 Location: Central NY Posts: 2,151 Phone: various Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 5,949	yeah I'm wondering the same thing. How do I create a virtual com for the pocket pc connected via usb? I searched google and tried a few but they didn't do it. I'd love to try the MSL reader

06-10-2006, 04:07 PM	#8
ludachris195 Waiting for BIS to be free Join Date: Apr 9, '06 Posts: 59 Phone: Motorola Q9c Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 114	the driver should create a virtual usb....thats odd....did you try com1 and com 2 in QPST?

06-10-2006, 05:03 PM	#9
mikeh20 Telephone User Join Date: Jul 6, '03 Posts: 279 Phone: Samsung a900m Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 289	same thing happens to me...no COM port.

06-10-2006, 06:01 PM	#10
ludachris195 Waiting for BIS to be free Join Date: Apr 9, '06 Posts: 59 Phone: Motorola Q9c Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 114	do you have the com port when the phone is not connected?

06-10-2006, 07:38 PM	#11
mikeh20 Telephone User Join Date: Jul 6, '03 Posts: 279 Phone: Samsung a900m Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 289	yes i have various COM ports but not samsung

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Ruffrydasean The Sean Join Date: Feb 22, '05 Location: Lanham/MD Posts: 124 Phone: Treo 755 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 199	Yea, I left it "not connected to PC" and "connected to PC" never got a com port... I try com ports 1 and 2 in MSL Readerand it just says reading.. nothing ever actually pops up

06-11-2006, 01:43 PM	#13
kr4zy10 Telephone User Join Date: Feb 21, '06 Location: Washington Posts: 225 Trades: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 240	great post...helped me out

06-11-2006, 05:14 PM	#14
ludachris195 Waiting for BIS to be free Join Date: Apr 9, '06 Posts: 59 Phone: Motorola Q9c Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 114	im gonna have to try to recreate your problem on my comp....meanwhile anyone else have any suggestions?