My Blackjack 2

My Blackjack 2 is a collection of the best Samsung Blackjack 2 (SGH-i617) software, accessories, themes, hacks and tips around!

Accessories

Samsung Blackjack II Headphones

Get the Ear Bud Headphones ($6.25 shipped)

Get the Soft Gel Headphones ($11.00 shipped)

I finally bit the bullet and bought another set of headphones for the Blackjack II because my old set was garbage. The new headphones purchased are Samsung branded and work like a charm.

Pros

Cheap, they cost between $6.00 – $8.00 shipped.
The adapter fits snugly into the Blackjack II, it doesn’t feel like it might come out at the slightest tug.
The cord length is a great length, no too short, not too long.
It has built-in hands-free. This includes a mic that works very well and a unobtrusive “answer” button.
The ear-buds stay in your ears. I go running with my Blackjack II using these headphones and they rarely fall out.

Cons

The Soft Gel headphones are rubbery, takes a little getting used to, not a big deal though
Shipping cost more than the headphones themselves (annoying, but what can you do)

All in all, I love the new headphones and have tossed my old pair.

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Other Hacks & Mods

Use your Blackjack II as a Wireless Modem

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Reamer has put together a hack that lets you use your Blackjack II as a Wireless modem for your laptop or computer! If you have a (I suggest unlimited) data plan, you can now use your Blackjack II’s 3G data connection to allow your laptop or desktop PC to connect to the internet. This hack works with Windows computers and might work on OS X machines via Bluetooth (OS X support hasn’t been tested).

Follow these steps to enable wireless tethering on your Blackjack II

Install the CAB file
Go to Settings > Connections > GPRS
In the AT&T ISP and MEdia Net options
- Access Point: wap.cingular
- Use Name: WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM
- Password: CINGULAR1

If you have a problem with the message saying “remote party has ended the connection” just reboot your Blackjack II.

Big, big thanks to Reamer for putting this hack together!

FYI – tethering without an expensive tethering plan from AT&T is technically against their terms of use (read the section Prohibited and Permissible Uses). AT&T will probably not notice unless you move a TON of data through yout AT&T “unlimited” data plan account (ex. bittorrenting using your Blackjack II). Reportedly you get 5GB of bandwidth every month from AT&T.

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