Help with Samsung Eternity "smart phone"

Factual Questions
1

I have a Samsung Eternity model SGH-A867 on the AT&T network.

It’s supposed to have apps, play music, etc. Trouble is I can’t figure out how to get music onto the thing or get photos off the thing. Where do I get apps and games? I am assuming my iTouch apps are not going to be compatible.

First thing is I don’t have a USB to phone cord which I am sure I’ll need to transfer music and photos. I’ll get one soon but if I can’t get apps and games then why bother with this thing? Should I chuck it and go for the Virgin Mobile $45/mo phone?

I should mention that while this phone is internet capable I have that turned off due to the expense.

2

I wouldn’t call that a smartphone, it is just a rather basic phone with a touchscreen. Also my guess is the only apps it can run is Java.

The USB cable was not included in the package? That’s strange.

3

This review might help you. One thing I note is the review was done two years ago, so this isn’t a very new phone. It’s hard to tell from the review, but I think the “apps” might be the preloaded software features that the review mentions.

4

Thanks for the info. Further research has indeed confirmed I’ll need to update the phone. Apparently there are a bunch of apps for Samsung phones, but I’ll of course need to upgrade to get them. I too thought it weird I didn’t get the usb cable and a CD for the software but it didn’t come in the package.