Flashing an old samsung

Bang_Bang

Folks, I got the IEMI unlocked by the phone provider, now all I keep getting is, "phone Freeze" contact service provider, any ideas, some forums say I need to flash it, but for the life of me I cannot find the software anywhere unless you sign up for €€€ Its an old samsung GT-S5600

irishpancake

Bang_Bang wrote: »

Folks, I got the IEMI unlocked by the phone provider, now all I keep getting is, "phone Freeze" contact service provider, any ideas, some forums say I need to flash it, but for the life of me I cannot find the software anywhere unless you sign up for €€€ Its an old samsung GT-S5600

This is not an Android OS device, it has ancient Samsung Touchwiz OS.

It appears it cannot be flashed with Android, having checked on XDA.

You get this Freeze message regardless of what SIM you use?? Like a new network provider??

A Samsung phone gets into freeze status as a result of incorrect unlock code being tried too often, usually.

It is hard locked as a consequence, and needs an unfreeze code.

I would get in touch with whoever provided the unlock code, or entered it, if it was your provider, get onto them for the unfreeze code.

Is it really worth it for this ancient, unupgradable phone??

There are so many really cheap options available?

Bang_Bang

irishpancake wrote: »

This is not an Android OS device, it has ancient Samsung Touchwiz OS.

It appears it cannot be flashed with Android, having checked on XDA.

You get this Freeze message regardless of what SIM you use?? Like a new network provider??

A Samsung phone gets into freeze status as a result of incorrect unlock code being tried too often, usually.

It is hard locked as a consequence, and needs an unfreeze code.

I would get in touch with whoever provided the unlock code, or entered it, if it was your provider, get onto them for the unfreeze code.

Is it really worth it for this ancient, unupgradable phone??

There are so many really cheap options available?

It's for someone old in hospital, so the older the better

irishpancake

Bang_Bang wrote: »

It's for someone old in hospital, so the older the better

OK, but what is it used for??

Just calls and texting?? Or music, internet, video??

Either way, there are cheap options which all would be better than the Samsung from 2009, unless there is a sentimental attachment to it.

Bang_Bang

irishpancake wrote: »

OK, but what is it used for??

Just calls and texting?? Or music, internet, video??

Either way, there are cheap options which all would be better than the Samsung from 2009, unless there is a sentimental attachment to it.

It was in my drawer at home, and the texting is good on it, and it's very easy to call persons needed, so I decided that would be easiest.

irishpancake

Bang_Bang wrote: »

It was in my drawer at home, and the texting is good on it, and it's very easy to call persons needed, so I decided that would be easiest.

OK, all the best. I do hope you get the unfreeze code.