Sms / email sound - MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General

Maybe a newbie wuestion but I can't seem to change the sms / email sounds other than the standard ones.
I have a nice .wav and .mid which I would like to assign to my new messages but I don't know how.
Could someone please help me out.
Thanks

just copy your wave file in the /windows directory and then select it from the phone setting menu.
B0b

Thanks for the fast reply!!
Does it only work for wav's?
Because I have a .mid that I want to have as message sound

it should also work with wma and mid

:?: Nope ... it did not worked ... for wav, it was fine. Just copy it into the /windows dir.
i did the same for mid files, in fact, i copied 1 wav and 1 mid files into the /windows dir, and i manage to see only the wav file.
initially tot it might be the file name, then i change it shorter, 8.3, watever ... just seemed to read the mid file in the drop down list during notification setting.
the mid file played well when i click on it in file explorer. so the file is not corupted.
so how? any smart advise? soft reset was carried out. no avail.

From what I can tell the SMS sounds have to go in windows/ but the ring tones have to go in windows/ring . There are plenty of programs to convert one file type to another about so if it still won't work a crafty google search should do the trick.

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MP3 as a ringtone, possible ?

Hi,
I have MDA compact, and want to know is it possible to use mp3 or any song file as a ringtone.
If so, then how can i do this.
Please !!
Thanks
i think it is possible, i tried this in my i mate pda2k try it and tell us the result.
first use rescue registry which usually comes with rescue explorer then open HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT THEN MP3 THEN DEFAULT THEN CHANGE MP3FILE IN THE SECOND SQUARE TO BE WMAFILE THEN OK
PUT THE MP3 RING TONE IN FOLDER WINDOWS\RINGS
THEN TRY TO MAKE IT RING TONE
THX
MP3 as a ringtone
use this file and you have in the explorer-popupmenu the option "set as ringrone"
woolies said:
Hi,
I have MDA compact, and want to know is it possible to use mp3 or any song file as a ringtone.
If so, then how can i do this.
Please !!
Thanks
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It is very easy and simple.
Copy your mp3 to My Device>Windows>Rings folder
Then go Start>Settings>Phone and select it as a ringtone.
I have MDA compact, and want to know is it possible to use mp3 or any song file as a ringtone.
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Yes it is! The easiest way to do that is copying the desired mp3 file to the folder \Windows\Rings, than you can choose it as ring tone in the same way as the preinstalled tones (it appears in the same list).
If you like to have the "Set as ring tone" entry in the explorer context menu also for mp3 files (and not only for midi, mp4 and wma) do not the following registry change:
i think it is possible, i tried this in my i mate pda2k try it and tell us the result.
first use rescue registry which usually comes with rescue explorer then open HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT THEN MP3 THEN DEFAULT THEN CHANGE MP3FILE IN THE SECOND SQUARE TO BE WMAFILE THEN OK
PUT THE MP3 RING TONE IN FOLDER WINDOWS\RINGS
THEN TRY TO MAKE IT RING TONE
THX
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First: if you want to copy and choose the file manually, you don't need to change anything in the registry!
But if you change the linked file type from MP3File to WMAFile, you are telling the system that .mp3 is a wma file (and that is definitely wrong). That works as long as the system has under \\\registry\HKCR\MP3File and \\\registry\HKCR\WMAFile equal entries for the used software to handle those files. But it's never a good idea to map different file extensions to the same file type except all these extension are synonyms and belongs to the same type of data (like .htm and .html). As soon as a user installs different players for wma and mp3 he will get into trouble.
So instead of mapping .mp3 to the type WMAFile it will be much better to add the missing context handler entry to the file type MP3File in the registry . (Only the entry is missing, the handler exists, we can use the one which is already used for wma, mp4 and midi, see below)
So lets have a look to \\\registry\HKCR\midifile\Shellext, \\\registry\HKCR\mp4file\Shellext, \\\registry\HKCR\wavfile\Shellext, \\\registry\HKCR\WMAFile\Shellext and \\\registry\HKCR\MP3File\Shellext and see:
the first 4 have a key named ContextMenuHandlers and all refer to the same handler, but there is no key named ContextMenuHandlers in \\\registry\HKCR\MP3File\Shellext. So copy (not move!) \\\registry\HKCR\WMAFile\Shellext\ContextMenuHandlers completely (with all subkeys) to \\\registry\HKCR\MP3File\Shellext and you have will have the "Set as ring tone" entry in the explorer context menu of a .mp3 file too (and not only for .wma, .wav, .mp4 and .mid files). And you preserve the possibility to link different players to .mp3 and to .wma files.
And don't be afraid, the context handler for "Set as ring tone" for wma is the same as for wave, midi and for mp4 so it will work well with mp3 files too because it doesn't care about the file content. It does nothing more than copy the file to the folder \Windows\Rings. (Ok, the message box is telling that the file also has been set as new ring tone, but on my Magician that is not true, it is still the previous tone active and I have to choose it manually)
use this file and you have in the explorer-popupmenu the option "set as ringrone"
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That also creates the missing key but installs an additional handler and refers to it. I believe that these 100kBytes can be used better for other thing. As long as you are happy whith the way the systems handles .wma files (as ring tones) you can use the same handler for .mp3 files too and there is no need for an special "ring tone" handler for .mp3 files. But if you are afraid of modifying your registry but really want the context entry than this cab file is better than nothing.
Joe

mp3 as ringtone

Hi
Does anyone know if I can use an mp3 as my ringtone and how I would go about it?
Thanks
mp3 ringtone
Sorry, you can't use an MP3 as a ringtone. you can only use WAV or additionally WMA files. You must paste the WMA file into the rings directory for it to work. I find the song I want in MP3, open it in a sound editor, just select about 30 seconds of the song, and delete the rest and save it was a WMA, that way you get your WMA ring, the song you like, enough to hear it ring and still save on space.
Hope this helps,
.......IB a n e
I think there is a sollution!
Check out this cab file!
It's for XDA mini but.....I hope it will work for Q2020!
My phone sounds like that standard "old phone" ringtone!
If you really want to impress someone....try to be different and instead of "top 10 melodies" put something "non-convenctional"
GOOD LUCK!! Hope it will work!
you can use any MP3 as a ring tone just copy it and past it in
-->\Windows-->\Rings . thats it now go to your ring tone settings and you will find it in the tones list.
Won't work for me.
mmm... that doesn't work for me.... even if I do save the mp3 into my rings folder, it still doesn't come up, WMA's will though.
(edit: sorry the link for the patch didn't load first time I see it now.)
........IB a n e
Re: Won't work for me.
BANE said:
mmm... that doesn't work for me.... even if I do save the mp3 into my rings folder, it still doesn't come up, WMA's will though.
(edit: sorry the link for the patch didn't load first time I see it now.)
........IB a n e
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!!! what device you have? it is working on all magician i know :!: after you save the mp3 file in the rings folder go to phone-->tools--> option it should be in the ting tones list
ah ok that might be the problem... I have an XDA 2, (Himilayan) not a magician.
........IB a n e
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send me an email [email protected] to give you more information about my opinion (advantages and disadvantages) if you are going to buy it
It does work with the Himalaya...just put the mp3 file into \windows\rings
Works on my SPV M1000, thats with WM5
It does work, but ONLY if you have the midi patch loaded.
See attached. You can check if you have it if you try do play a midi file: if it sounds crappy you do not have the patch.
This patch also makes MP3 work as a ringtone.
To use any file as a ringotne, put it n the \windows\Rings folder
The patch was part of many ExtROM's
Yes It work.
Mine is O2 Xda II wtih WM5.
I already install MIDI.sa.CAB found in Extended_ROM.
The MP3 file don't have to in Ring folder.
You can store the file anywhere u like and set it as ringtone from Phone or Sound in System.
I'm sorry, not in any folder but it work only in windows/ring folder and storage card folder.
I would also like to try this but as a total novice, what do I do with these files

Add sounds for sms.

I suppose the solution is really simple, but i still havent succeeded in doing this. How do i add my own sounds for messages?
Changing ringtone is really simple, just add the mp3 file or whatever to folder ringtones. But ive tried to put my sounds for messages everywhere, but i still just can choose from the default sounds.
Cant the p3600 play mp3 files for sms and stuff?
/Jakob
I don't know if you can use mp3, but try setting it on 'setting panel' saound & Notify
Put the fileon windows dir.
BTW try with wav files it work
I fixed it now.
The problem was the name of the file plus format. I changed format to wav but it still didnt work. Then i renamed it from "xxx - xxxxxxxxxxx.wav" to just "xxxx.wav". Now it works. Thx.
/j
there are several WAV formats, can i use all of them?
there is one WAV format that can really compress like an MP3.
did anyone try it?
Program for it
You can probe Ringo Ringtone program. Works easy with the Trinity. Is from Electricpocket Company.

How do I install ring tones

Ok, I did a fast search and not sure what I am missing. I have some ring tones that I want to use and converted them to .wma, but have no idea what to do with them. I dumped them in the windows folder, but that did not work. What am I missing? Chad
All you have to do is copy the (I assume MP3) to a folder under my docs called Ring Tones then they'll show up in the settings under "phone." Just select the one you want and you're good to go. Enjoy.
Well I just tried that and I still do not see them. I tried the my documents on the storage card and on the rom. Am I missing somthing? Chad
Not too hard to do. copy the file into the file "ring" this will be in the windows folder on your device. Once there you should see it in the list for your ringtones.
chadman said:
Well I just tried that and I still do not see them. I tried the my documents on the storage card and on the rom. Am I missing somthing? Chad
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What I do is copy any ringtone such as MP3 or WMA into the Sounds folder inside the Application Data folder in the root and it works.
Also if you want to assign special sounds such as Alarm sounds or music you can copy WAV files into the WINDOWS folder in the root directory and they will appear when you try to assign an Alarm sound.
Another thing that might interest you guys is that you can even assign special slide out sounds with a program that I will provide to you guys, but it must be in WAV format. ( you can always just crop a song and save it as WAV. That is what I do * editing program not available here)
Hope this answered your questions
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What I do is copy any ringtone such as MP3 or WMA into the Sounds folder inside the Application Data folder in the root and it works.
Also if you want to assign special sounds such as Alarm sounds or music you can copy WAV files into the WINDOWS folder in the root directory and they will appear when you try to assign an Alarm sound.
Another thing that might interest you guys is that you can even assign special slide out sounds with a program that I will provide to you guys, but it must be in WAV format. ( you can always just crop a song and save it as WAV. That is what I do * editing program not available here)
Hope this answered your questions
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That worked great! Thanks, Chad

[Q] can't set .wma ringtones or alarms! getting error 'file in invalid format'

so basically, as the subject says, I am not able to set a .wma file as Ringtone or Alarm tone.
it all started when I uninstalled Slideview. I also had a problem with .mp3's but managed to fix it after a few registry tweaks & research, then found a fix online, however I still can't set .wma files as ringtones.
I get an error saying (ex. \Windows\Rings\Ring01-WindowsPhone.wma File in invalid format. Continue editing settings?'
In Alarms, I can select the ringtone I want, for example Alarm-02.wma however when I select 'Preview', no sound or vibration.
does anyone have a solution for me??
Thanks
tyrmif said:
so basically, as the subject says, I am not able to set a .wma file as Ringtone or Alarm tone.
it all started when I uninstalled Slideview. I also had a problem with .mp3's but managed to fix it after a few registry tweaks & research, then found a fix online, however I still can't set .wma files as ringtones.
I get an error saying (ex. \Windows\Rings\Ring01-WindowsPhone.wma File in invalid format. Continue editing settings?'
In Alarms, I can select the ringtone I want, for example Alarm-02.wma however when I select 'Preview', no sound or vibration.
does anyone have a solution for me??
Thanks
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use file explorer, select and hold on the mp3 file, u will se options such as copy, paste and set as ringtones.
by the way " /my documents/my ringtones " this is the location in the device, not in SD card
or use Vito RingTone Editor that you can download it at http://vitotechnology.com/ringtoneeditor.html
I hope this helps
tyrmif said:
so basically, as the subject says, I am not able to set a .wma file as Ringtone or Alarm tone.
it all started when I uninstalled Slideview. I also had a problem with .mp3's but managed to fix it after a few registry tweaks & research, then found a fix online, however I still can't set .wma files as ringtones.
I get an error saying (ex. \Windows\Rings\Ring01-WindowsPhone.wma File in invalid format. Continue editing settings?'
In Alarms, I can select the ringtone I want, for example Alarm-02.wma however when I select 'Preview', no sound or vibration.
does anyone have a solution for me??
Thanks
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I had the same problem before but I found that it was because off SKTools. I used the Optimise function & cleared everything without checking it. This happened 3 times I updated. So now I uninstalled SKTools..
same as me..help fix this problem...even i cant open the windows media player
why u uninstall sildeview? slideview is amazing from the xperia x2
You can still use the slide view by following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928747
Hakim Rahman said:
use file explorer, select and hold on the mp3 file, u will se options such as copy, paste and set as ringtones.
by the way " /my documents/my ringtones " this is the location in the device, not in SD card
or use Vito RingTone Editor that you can download it at ...
I hope this helps
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sorry had already tried that to no avail
dicoooo said:
why u uninstall sildeview? slideview is amazing from the xperia x2
You can still use the slide view by following this tutorial:
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well I just don't need it as it takes a lot of resources. your tips messed up my notifications, SMS notification doesn't go off when phone is on stand-by.

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