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Message sounds?

My first post in this incredible forum, I have all ready found so much help here and are most thankful, please keep it up.
Is it possible to make your own message sounds and use them when recieving text messages etc.
If possible at all what format should the file be in (mp3 wav)?
Tried with an mp3 placed in the windows folder it seems it cant find it.
Any help would be appreciated.

I'm not an expert so hopefully one will reply, but I think they have to be .wav and I think they have to go in the \windows\rings folder.
cheers

skidoo said:
I'm not an expert so hopefully one will reply, but I think they have to be .wav and I think they have to go in the \windows\rings folder.
cheers
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Actually, you are 1/2 right, they need to be wavs, but they go directly into windows, not in the rings folder.
Steve

Yep steve is correct the sound file will need to be a .wav and place into the windows folder, ring tones can be mid,wav and so on and they are placed into the rings folder within windows.

Sound file converter???
Morning all,
My first posting also and yes this has to be the mecca for knwledge of all Wizard related things. My question:
Does anyone know of any software downloads which can convert .wma, mp3 or similar files into .wav??? I'm a complete novice at this sort of stuff but the array of ringtones and message alert tones is rubbish on my K-jam. Thanks for any replies.
Del.

Re: Sound file converter???
manindesert said:
Morning all,
My first posting also and yes this has to be the mecca for knwledge of all Wizard related things. My question:
Does anyone know of any software downloads which can convert .wma, mp3 or similar files into .wav??? I'm a complete novice at this sort of stuff but the array of ringtones and message alert tones is rubbish on my K-jam. Thanks for any replies.
Del.
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You might try Audacity http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/
It's a free download. I use Sound Editor in Roxio's Media Creator 8 -- one of the MANY useful tools in that program.

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You might try Audacity http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/
It's a free download. I use Sound Editor in Roxio's Media Creator 8 -- one of the MANY useful tools in that program.[/quote]
Thanks very much mate, will give it a go and see the results.

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manindesert said:
You might try Audacity http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/
Just downloaded the file.....works a treat. This site is the best, thanks guys and keep up the solid work.
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Re: Sound file converter???
manindesert said:
You might try Audacity http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/
Just downloaded the file.....works a treat. This site is the best, thanks guys and keep up the solid work.
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YW -- (but I'm a GAL -- not a guy)!! LOL!! But, that's ok -- none of my friends can believe how "techy" I am, either. But, I'm the first one they come running to with a problem. Go Figger!!

Cheers all,
You keep refering to ring sounds, I am looking for Sounds for alarms and recieved messages, and alerts in general.
But I will try it now with wav files in stead of mp3.
Manindesert,
I'm using Sound Forge 7, but then again I really need it for all my music stuff, so give Audacity a shot.
Update Works fine with alarm and message sounds, thank you all.

Is there any way, hack or otherwise, that will allow you to point your rings/sounds to your SD card? Thought it would be nice to free some space and stop having to move files on and off the card. I change my ring tone with my mood

Javahater,
I've been loking for a hack/program/setting that will do that, but no luck so far.

Unfortunately, all SMS & ring tones must be located in main memory!
But there's a possibility to create a program that will browse a folder of ring tones on SD card & once u select a tone, it will be copied to main memory (and of course erase the old default tone from main memory) & will set this new file as the default ring tone for the phone.

Javahater and Ezzkht,
Maybe you should look here http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Wizard_Tweaks scroll down to this "ANY FOLDER RING TONES"
You will need a Registry Editor like Total Commander 2 or PHM Regedit
Hope this helps

Javahater,
Have been trying above solution for about an hour, seems that this solution doesn't work under WM5, or at least it doesn't make any difference if you change the folder or not (it only points to windows not windows\rings)
Will have to keep looking.

Mikebj said:
Javahater and Ezzkht,
Maybe you should look here http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Wizard_Tweaks scroll down to this "ANY FOLDER RING TONES"
You will need a Registry Editor like Total Commander 2 or PHM Regedit
Hope this helps
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Thanks a lot Mikebj, it worked like a charm & without soft reset
I just copied all my favourite ring tones to the Storage ROM & it works 100%
Thank youuuuuuuu 8)

Mikebj said:
Javahater,
Have been trying above solution for about an hour, seems that this solution doesn't work under WM5, or at least it doesn't make any difference if you change the folder or not (it only points to windows not windows\rings)
Will have to keep looking.
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AGREED !! I've got WM2003SE tried the steps mentioned http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Wizard_Tweaks no use.......it still picks up the default folder from \windows\rings, where as I am pointing it towards \Storage Card\Sound\ not working
ok just double checked.....in sounds and notifications options it goes to \windows\rings folder.....but I have o2 plus installed as well...and in o2 plus sounds and notifications options it points me to \Storage Card\Sound any ideas ?

Ezzkht,
Happy t worked for you, can't say the same for me.
Well it is getting more and more weird, when I look in my registry it only points to \windows\ not even \windows\rings\, despite this it still manages to pick up ringtones/sounds in the rings directory, and all sound files placed in the root of the SD Card(go figure).
I'm out of ideas right now, but am still looking for a solution and will be back if I find one.

I just used Resco Explorer with the registry editor add-in.
It worked with me without a soft-reset!
What device do you have, Mike?

Maybe some nice sounds
Hello everyone!
It's a little bit off topic, a little bit not
My advice: SD card is not really a good place for sounds, at least in my case. Why? Sometimes it happened that when I got a phone call, instead of my nice ringtone I've heard the standard one. I think it has sth to do with powering up SD card while changing from standby mode. It's just my impression.
Secondly: I'm looking for some nice SMS ringtones, not the funky ones... I'm getting a lot of messages and it's really boring if you hear "Heeeeellooooo! Your message is coooooomingggg!" every now and then. I will appreciate if you could share your ringtone with me
TroLoo

Changing the sound when message comes ?

Hi,
How can i replace the sound when message comes with an mp3 ? It only accepts midi i think.
Thanks

Put the tone in /windows/rings folder or root of storage card.

Buy an iPhone. Thats the only way for people like you.

If u r usin WM then copy .wav file in the windows folder and then change the notification sound from notifications.

pasan said:
Buy an iPhone. Thats the only way for people like you.
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The guy asked a question, don't be a such ****.

Message sounds can also be selected if the .WAV is stored in /Storage Card/My Documents too. This folder works for incoming call alerts and other alerts too (except Alarm tones, they have to be n /Windows for some reason!).
With my tones in my card's My Documents, and my .tsk homescreens in my card's root directory, no need to copy files after a ROM flash!

pasan said:
Buy an iPhone. Thats the only way for people like you.
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So let me guess - when you got your first HTC device you were a genius from the outset????? I think not Einstein, cut the person some slack and help - if you can that is!!! Otherwise, hold your tongue / fingers otherwise you may learn that there are others within these forums that can be equally smarmy!!!
To answer the question - you can look at asim.khans response, it is the same way that I managed to do this very thing.
Good luck.

thanks guys,
I'm sorry I couldnt reply instantly. I didnt know a wav file can be selected for a message ringtone. I wanted to select an mp3 file to be a message ringtone, I was just wondering maybe an application might change the settings and make it possible.
For the IPhone isseu, I dont think it's good for me because I love my HTC and I dont prefer iPhone, I used an iPhone for a couple days (I'm kinda nerd) and I prefer installing and uninstalling applications, trying new things, writing some little applications for my phone. It's the fun part, not playing with your fingers
Thanks for the replies

feeble minded...
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The guy asked a question, don't be a such ****.
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Word! Couldn't agree more.

Delay on answer your phone.

It seems like when I answer the phone there is a little delay. The other side already talking and I seem to miss part of the conversation. Does anyone has this problem? Any fix for this?
Thanks

Nope... no such issue at my end.

I know there's an end call delay built into WM, default is 3 seconds. I've "heard" that tweaking this setting helps on both answering and ending, although I haven't bothered to try it myself. Not sure how to do it manually, but this tool can do it.
http://julien.schapman.free.fr/touchxperience/advanced-configuration-tool.php

delay???
how long....the diamond has a slight delay....but you get used to it
do you mean when ringing...or when you answer call and talk????
as the 3 second thing on ring is on all wm phones
if its the ring....attached is the cab i use....should work for you too

randy_c said:
It seems like when I answer the phone there is a little delay. The other side already talking and I seem to miss part of the conversation. Does anyone has this problem? Any fix for this?
Thanks
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i have the same problem and would be very grateful for a solution

Well a little delay is ok. Meaning its a common occurrence on most WM phones. I've had it on my magician and also on my elf. So yeah...you do get used to it. That's of course if its a reasonably short delay.

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Well a little delay is ok. Meaning its a common occurrence on most WM phones. I've had it on my magician and also on my elf. So yeah...you do get used to it. That's of course if its a reasonably short delay.
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the diamond is less that half a second,,,but if you don't know it can catch you out

I got a little delay when I answer a call, but I will get used to it

why da fck do you have to get used to it.
Other phones don't have that problem and i'm really thinking of switching back to Nokia N96 because of this problem.
My x1 had the same problem, but when i installed touch HD's dialer then the delay is about 1 sec, before it was about 2-3sec.

jhoffa said:
I know there's an end call delay built into WM, default is 3 seconds. I've "heard" that tweaking this setting helps on both answering and ending, although I haven't bothered to try it myself. Not sure how to do it manually, but this tool can do it.
http://julien.schapman.free.fr/touchxperience/advanced-configuration-tool.php
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Thanks. It seems better with this one.

I think i may have found the solution. Ringtones placed in phone memory will play faster than ringtones stored in SD CARD.
when i had my ringtones on SD, it would ring 3 times before i could hear the ringtone. if ring tones are placed in phone memory the ringing is almost instant.
has anyone noticed that if your ringtone is playing while you press the answer key that the ringtone will transfer to the earpeice before you can hear the caller on the other end?

Bro for the WM u need to place the ringtones on the phone for them to play. U cant play them directly from the memory card.

moleculez said:
Bro for the WM u need to place the ringtones on the phone for them to play. U cant play them directly from the memory card.
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Hmm, yes you can. As long as they are in Storage Card / My Documents / My Ringtones.

SMS sent notification sound

Anyone know the filename and loacation of the SMS sent notification sound, Iv had the same sound for the last 3 phone's and I think its time for a change!
Can it be changed?
where is its location?
do I have to do anything to the registery or just change the filename?
Thanks in advance
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I just figured out how to change the notification sound for the people who get it!
First download totalcmd "this allows you to replace files in use in the windows dir"
get your .wav or .wma file.. call it notify.wav (sometimes notify.wma)
Use totalcmd to replace the one in the windows directory with the one you created!
Cant belive it was that simple
Total commander link : HERE

Sorry misread your problem......
All you have to do is copy and paste the sound file you want into your windows folder (root) on you internal storage then go settings>sounds click notifications then hit drop down box until sms received etc then click on sound drop down find your sound file and click whatever you want it to do vibrate flash etc the click ok.......and as Gordon Ramsey says done

thx I was wondering why it didn't show my music files when I changed the sms sound. any restrictions to the format (mp3, wma, ...)?

So doesnt anyone know how to do this?

They are in the Windows folder, restricted to wma.

jt_kirk said:
They are in the Windows folder, restricted to wma.
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You have missread like eveyone else! im looking for the tone that plays when you SEND an SMS not when you get an sms

Mine doesn't make any sound when I send an SMS.
I wish it did, or at least give some notification that the message has been sent.
My TyTNII made a sound and displayed an on screen notification. The Leo seems to do neither.

BadMonkey said:
Mine doesn't make any sound when I send an SMS.
I wish it did, or at least give some notification that the message has been sent.
My TyTNII made a sound and displayed an on screen notification. The Leo seems to do neither.
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I get both and I like having the notification I just want to change the sound because after 4 years of a really loud "duduling" it gets a little annoying
I did have a rom once on my Kaiser that had a diffrent sound but cant find how to change it anywhere!!!

Did you do anything to set up these notifications, or was it like that 'out of the box'?
I would really like to get them working on mine but failed so far. I've tried Advanced config and managed to get one notification, but since then nothing
Cheers

You get a sound when you SEND a SMS??
As above I get nothing what so ever, when I first got the phone I sent the same message 3 time before I realised it had actually sent!! lol
Another annoying 'feature'......

BadMonkey said:
Did you do anything to set up these notifications, or was it like that 'out of the box'?
I would really like to get them working on mine but failed so far. I've tried Advanced config and managed to get one notification, but since then nothing
Cheers
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Yes straight out of box! I am on pay as you go but on all my HTC devices all the way back to the XDA Exec "Universal" iv allways had a notification
Karlos g said:
You get a sound when you SEND a SMS??
As above I get nothing what so ever, when I first got the phone I sent the same message 3 time before I realised it had actually sent!! lol
Another annoying 'feature'......
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lol, ask some of the cookers! im sure they can figure it out for you!
Also I just figured out how to change the notification sound for the people who get it!
First download totalcmd "this allows you to replace files in use in the windows dir"
get your .wav or .wma file.. call it notify.wav (sometimes notify.wma)
Use totalcmd to replace the one in the windows directory with the one you created!
Cant belive it was that simple
Total commander link : HERE

Does your Leo have an O2 branded ROM?
I wonder if they tweaked the notification bit before they released it.
I got mine SIM free, so it's a vanilla HTC ROM.

Mines unbranded SIM free, so shouldnt be tampered with!

BadMonkey said:
Does your Leo have an O2 branded ROM?
I wonder if they tweaked the notification bit before they released it.
I got mine SIM free, so it's a vanilla HTC ROM.
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Nope standard Rom, bought mine from expansys no branding at all

Hyweljh said:
Nope standard Rom, bought mine from expansys no branding at all
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I'll have a dig around the registry and see if I can find anything relevant.
Also trying to create a new folder in SMS. Again easy on my TyTNII but not so easy on the Leo.
I'm not so keen on the HTC messaging app so far.

If you want a delivery report...
Go into ALL MESSAGES when on the SMS tab , then MENU > SETTINGS > OPTIONS and check the box "Request Delivery Report".

Yeah but then every other message in your inbox is a DR!!!
We want a sent confirmation sound/pop up, and I want DR's that dont require opening, and have their own folder........... like a Nokia for example.

Wasn't this a Registry hack on the other WM phones. I remember having to check a box in a config app to get my HD to do this.

Nighthawk said:
Wasn't this a Registry hack on the other WM phones. I remember having to check a box in a config app to get my HD to do this.
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Yeah it was a registry setting.
If I remember correctly it was;
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Inbox\Settings\SMSNoSentMsg
I have that set, but the Leo uses the HTC messaging app, so it doesn't work...

it works however if you disable htc messaging app. thanks for the tip.

[Q] Sound, vibrator issues with wp7

As mentioned in the subject. Am new to wp7 on hd2. Wanted to know if there is any way I can stop my hd2 going haywire vibrating every time i click on a folder in touch explorer or registry editor or advanced config ..etc ..etc. etc .... And is there anyway I can increase the lousy in call volume..Its really getting to be an issue...I can hardly hear or make myself be heard while talking on the phone which kinda screws up the point of having a cell in the first place.... Why are there no options for editing the in call volume , media volume and ringtone separately as in android??? Help will be appreciated ... Thanks

irteza_h said:
As mentioned in the subject. Am new to wp7 on hd2. Wanted to know if there is any way I can stop my hd2 going haywire vibrating every time i click on a folder in touch explorer or registry editor or advanced config ..etc ..etc. etc .... And is there anyway I can increase the lousy in call volume..Its really getting to be an issue...I can hardly hear or make myself be heard while talking on the phone which kinda screws up the point of having a cell in the first place.... Why are there no options for editing the in call volume , media volume and ringtone separately as in android??? Help will be appreciated ... Thanks
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I am having the same issue. Found a sound.fix cab file, but cant figure out how to install it. Put it in my documents and clicked through touchexplorer, but no luck so far.

I'm having the same issue, has anyone figured out how to fix this?? Thanks.

Bareslehm said:
I am having the same issue. Found a sound.fix cab file, but cant figure out how to install it. Put it in my documents and clicked through touchexplorer, but no luck so far.
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with WP7 Update Cab Sender
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1250869
but dont except this solved your problem...

So, no solution to the awful crackling sound of some ringtones (not all of them). I am running the HD2O 2.00b ROM and has been running flawlessly in all other aspects.