Read only Windows directory - 8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General

I'm trying to change the SMS sent message .wav found in the Windows directory, presuming I need to replace it with another file called msgbox.wav so it still looks in the right place as I can't find an option to change this in Sounds and Notifications. However, it won't let me as it's a system/read-only directory. Cannot change the attributes from my laptop via Activesync. How do I do this? The current .wav is getting really irritating!

copy the .wav file that you'd like to use into the windows directory. then, go into Settings, Sounds and notifications, go to the notifications tab, select event Text: new text message.
Select the file from the play sound drop down box. OR if you don't want anything to play, take the check mark off.

I've done that, but what I want to do is replace the 'Message Sent' .wav, which is that irritating noise rather than any nice music file. I've found the file in Windows, it's called msgbox.wav, but because the directory is read only I cannot delete it and replace it with one I want to use. Help!

turn off the notifications on the first tab in sounds and notifications and then try deleting.

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How to change the SMS sound ?

Hi
How can we change the sound when receiving a SMS message ?
Can we do it by callerid ?
thank you
You can change the sound notification under Sounds & Notification, once you open Sounds & Notifications go to Notification window there you will be able to change the sounds for different alerts.
And how to add a new SMS sound file to the device? It cannot be done by adding the *.mp3 or *.wav file to /windows/rings folder...
no but you can explore to where you put the ringer, tap and hold it, and choose add as ringer. that automatically puts it into the ringer folder and populates the drop list.
You can add a new SMS alert by putting a .wav file into the /windows folder, and then go to Settings / Sounds & Notifications / Notifications /Messaging: New Text Message, where you can choose your new .wav from the list.
Andy
Thanx to ya all!!
it helped
Hi Dont mean to be stupid ;-0 as im new to the XDA Exec but i cant even see a windows file when i broze the xda
Can someone point me in the right direction plz
DragonHeart said:
Hi Dont mean to be stupid ;-0 as im new to the XDA Exec but i cant even see a windows file when i broze the xda
Can someone point me in the right direction plz
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Its not a file your looking for its a folder.
From your device
Open up file Explorer and there is a drop down list at the top left. Choose My Device then scroll down and you will see your windows folder.
From You PC with the Exec Connected.
Open activesync and click explore from the top. Then double click on the first line "My Windows Mobile-Based Device" . Then you should see your windows folder there.
Does anyone know how I can change the sound that is played when you send a SMS
Ashby

How to change SMS sound??

I found many posts how to change ringtone and allerts sound, never how to change SMS sound ??
Any ideas ??
Thanks for reply (I hate my sms sound)!!!
Finaly found that.
Settings->Sounds->Notifications->(Event change to sms
But this way you can only use wav files from Windows directory. I use PhoneAlarm 1.3 and store (and use for SMS) WMA melodies on Storage - very good.
XShell said:
But this way you can only use wav files from Windows directory. I use PhoneAlarm 1.3 and store (and use for SMS) WMA melodies on Storage - very good.
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is ther any soft that will allow 2 set midi as sms
same problem
I too want to change my sms notification to a custom one when i go through the settings procedure listed but the only options for sms alert are default tones i want to use custom anyone know how please
you can use mp3 sounds for sms notification with ringo mobile. 8)
Here comes ...
By navigating links from this page (I think URL is correct) you can find info you need.
Convert the ringtones to WAV format, then put the WAV files in the \Windows folder. Then you can select them as SMS notification sound.
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By navigating links from this page (I think URL is correct) you can find info you need.
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hi, that link seems to be wrong and bad.leads to lots of "naughty/silly" pop-ups
try phonealarm it is one of the best appz for ppc ringo stinks
Convert the ringtones to WAV format, then put the WAV files in the \Windows folder. Then you can select them as SMS notification sound.
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Thank you
you can also just copy .mp3 or .wav files to
\Application Data\Sounds
haven't tried .mid yet
Ringo Stinks...
Yuup you may choose Phone Alarm...
I used to use Ringo, but it sucks... it often to keep "silent" n no sound from my mp3 I ever chose.
thank you nuumuun. worked first try
found a way how to do it
Copy your files to:
Application Data\Sounds\
I copied BOTH MP3 AND MID files there and it worked!!!
I'm not sure but I think I read somewhere that you must make sure that the extension of the files are uppercase and for midi files it must be MID and not MIDI
KMokrzycki said:
I found many posts how to change ringtone and allerts sound, never how to change SMS sound ??
Any ideas ??
Thanks for reply (I hate my sms sound)!!!
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to set an Audio file as your Alert:
Activesync:
Using Activesync, select ""Explore"".
Open the ""Windows Mobile-based device""
Open the ""Application Data"" Folder.
Drag and drop file into the ""Sounds"" folder.
To set the file as your tone, go to Start>Settings>Sounds & Notifications>Notifications Tab>Select file from drop down.
Windows Mobile Device Center:
Using WMDC, select ""File Management"" and ""Browse the contents of your device"".
Open the Application Data Folder.
Locate and open the ""Sounds"" folder.
Drop the file into the ""Sounds"" Folder.
To set the file as your tone, go to Start>Settings>Sounds & Notifications>Notifications Tab>Select file from drop down.
From an SD Card:
On your device, go to Start>Programs>Tools>File Explorer.
Locate the file.
Highlight the file and tap Men>Edit>Copy.
Navigate to and open the “Application Data” Folder.
Open the “Sounds” folder.
Tap Menu>Edit>Paste.
To set the file as your tone, go to Start>Settings>Sounds & Notifications>Notifications Tab>Select file from drop down.

Adding Event Sounds

Hi. Can someone advise me whether it is possible to add additional sounds to this device to be used, for example, as SMS text alert sounds? Can these sounds only be in WAV format? I have tried to add an .amr sound effect but it doesn't appear in the drop down list of sounds. I have successfully added a ringtone however.
Can anyone tell me if it is possible to add to the list of sounds for event notifications?
Thanks very much
CUSTOM ALERTS
hi i have found eveything iv needed so far on this site, (Thanks to all) as this is my first post.
I to would like to be able to add my own alerts for sms, mms, email and so on. im assuming theres a folder somewhere i can place them but and a reg tweek to allow access or is it as easy as formating the files to wav and placing them in the right dir??
Thanks again THE SOUNDSHARK
If you take your .wav formatted file and dump it in the Windows folder, you can use it as a sound for notifications. Go to Settings > Personal > Sounds & Notifications. Under the Notifications tab you can change what plays for certain events, like new text or new MMS.
If you take your .wav formatted file and dump it in the Windows folder, you can use it as a sound for notifications. Go to Settings > Personal > Sounds & Notifications. Under the Notifications tab you can change what plays for certain events, like new text or new MMS.
***Sorry for the double post. Gotta get my numbers up somehow. :lol: ***
so do i just put them in the rings dir?
no. put them here...
My Device >>>> Windows. put them anywhere in here and they will be found (WAV Files only)
i added a gotmail.wav to the Windows folder it appears in the Notification screen but it won't play when testing it.
I am the same, I put the files in the Windows directory, can play it when I click on it, can select it as a notification but it won't play when needed.
anyone know how to fix this problem?
I had this problem and it turned out to be the audio format of the wav file.
On your PC, right-click on your problem wav file and select properties.
Click on the summary tab and you'll see "Audio Format".
I don't know why but one's recorded/ripped with "PCM" audio format work and ones with "MP3" don't!
p.s. This is my first post, got my O2 mini S two weeks ago and found this forum very helpful.

Blocking calls on 8525?

Is there a native feature to block calls from a certain number? Or maybe even a program? My 8525 is running wm6 if thats needed.
I do it the hard way.....
Add the contact to your database.
Assign a ring that has no sound.
Then there's always the 'Ignore' softkey. I DO like that no-sound ringer idea!
There's a program call "Call SMS Blocker" works great.
Create a file on your desktop computer named 'silent.wav'. (You can do this by right-clicking on your desktop, and selecting "new" and then 'Winamp Media File' if you have Winamp installed, or just choose something else like a text file and rename it to the .wav file extension). This will create a nice and empty 0-byte file which won't gobble up any space.
Synchronize to your device. Copy this file to the \windows\rings folder on your device.
Now add the number that you don't want to answer to your contacts list, and select silent.wav as the ringer.
Finis.
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Create a file on your desktop computer named 'silent.wav'. (You can do this by right-clicking on your desktop, and selecting "new" and then 'Winamp Media File' if you have Winamp installed, or just choose something else like a text file and rename it to the .wav file extension). This will create a nice and empty 0-byte file which won't gobble up any space.
Synchronize to your device. Copy this file to the \windows\rings folder on your device.
Now add the number that you don't want to answer to your contacts list, and select silent.wav as the ringer.
Finis.
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AHHHHHHHHHH HAHAHA.
thats good stuff. i supose it works pretty well.
I recommand MagiCall. You phone will never show the notification pop up after using it to block calls.
I've tried many other products before, but they did not work smoothly. They cannot prevent the pop up, and sometimes you can even hear the ringtones.
call firewall... look in hacking and development
chanty said:
I recommand MagiCall. You phone will never show the notification pop up after using it to block calls.
I've tried many other products before, but they did not work smoothly. They cannot prevent the pop up, and sometimes you can even hear the ringtones.
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I have Magic Call and it works great. It even has a feature to alert or not alert you of a blocked call/SMS
Doom Tints said:
Create a file on your desktop computer named 'silent.wav'. (You can do this by right-clicking on your desktop, and selecting "new" and then 'Winamp Media File' if you have Winamp installed, or just choose something else like a text file and rename it to the .wav file extension). This will create a nice and empty 0-byte file which won't gobble up any space.
Synchronize to your device. Copy this file to the \windows\rings folder on your device.
Now add the number that you don't want to answer to your contacts list, and select silent.wav as the ringer.
Finis.
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Sorry my stupidity but how do You rename it? Just click rename?

how do i change message ringtone to mp3?

how do i change message ringtone to mp3? someone help me plssssssss!
hey
just put the .mp3 in the documents folder on your phone
you should have a My Documents\My Ringtones (preferred) or there is a Windows\Rings, either one will do.
then go to settings, sounds, notifications tab, from Event: drop down select Phone: Incoming call.
gazzacbr said:
you should have a My Documents\My Ringtones (preferred) or there is a Windows\Rings, either one will do.
then go to settings, sounds, notifications tab, from Event: drop down select Phone: Incoming call.
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the Q is for atext message not an incoming call..
So this won't help.
As far as i now, you cannot use an mp3 for this.
change it into a WAV frmat and it will work.
it might be possible you need to put it in a special location (such as the windows folder or the my documents folder)
Yeah it's possible,
either do as gazzacbr said, but choose "Messaging: New text message" you can change almost all the phones sounds here...
I preffer this easier way (for me)
Slide to settings > Press Sounds > Scroll to bottom for "Notification Sounds" > Press the notification you want to change and select it off the list
If the mp3 isnt listed then use the FileManager, find your mp3 and hold down on it, when the menu appears scroll down to "Set as Ringtone" which actually just puts it in on the list of selectable tones. Then simply repeat the steps above.
- I should probably note, I downloaded an update off HTC's website that had something to do with MP3 ringtones but I could initially do this beforehand anyway.
Weznezz said:
- I should probably note, I downloaded an update off HTC's website that had something to do with MP3 ringtones but I could initially do this beforehand anyway.
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I can't find it... can you please put it here?
He said he wants a mp3 to be used as a new text message tone. this is something even i wanted to ask, but well it cant be done. tried everything. the patch is for something else. tried putting it into my ring tones folder, tried putting the mp3 (a 26sec file) into windows ring folder but na nothing, restarted still nothing. the only thing i think will work is to try converting it into .wav format.
@rvrosa its there in touch2 support.
it can be done. i currently use a MP3 file as my SMS alert, and a different MP3 as my email alert.
If my previous technique doesnt work, copy the desired MP3 to the root of your microSD card. It will automatically list it in the selectable ringtones
under mobile device go into the folder that says application data then the folder that says sounds, put the mp3 in there and you should be able to select it for your sms.

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