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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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sder said:
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.

Text message/e-mail alert tone

How do I change the sound that plays when I receive a text? Cheers!

Start, Settings, sounds & Notifications and then go down the list till you get txt and then email

I mean where do I put custom mp3s and mids so that I can choose them from that list?

my docs on ppc or make a folder called that on you sd card

YOu mean "My Documents"?
I put them there and they don't show up in the list under Sounds & Notifications.

You have to place an WAV file in your \Windows directory

Putting MP3 files in your /Windows/Ringer/ (or Ringers, cant remember) directory will make them available and selectable for notification sounds (for incoming calls, etc.)

for ringtones mp3's can be put in windows/rings folder. Or applied directly from any folder from the press and hold pop-up menu in fact.
But, they'll only be available for call alerts.
Interestingly the wizard, or perhaps it's a limitation of the o/s can only use wav files for sms, email, notficiation, alarm alerts.
These wav files need to be placed in the windows directory, then you can apply them in 'sounds and notifications'.

The strangest thing is that I can't seem to find any tool to make this work. It must not be hard to create a little app that lets you define notification events (i.e. play mp3 file) to things like new mail, new sms, alarms, etc...

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.

Rings not found even if located in default directory

I have this strange issue and didn't find any helpful advise although I searched the forums.
My rings are in \Windows\, which is correct. I cannot remove them from there anyway.
My registry says my default rings directory is \Windows\, which again is correct.
And yet I don't see them when managing rings.
Is there any other location in the registry apart Current User\Control Panel\SoundCategory\Ring\Directory that I need to modify?
Thanks...

Put your rings in the Storage Card\My documents instead

I specifically don't want them on my Storage Card. It works when they are there, but that's not what I am after.
I just want WM to respect the value, set in the registry, and it amazes me why it is not the case...

Try the on-board phone storage directory.. there should be a folder called "My Ringtones" in Windows or another folder. Sound files put in the section are available to use as ringtones only, not for notifications and alerts.

I have my ringtones in \My Documents on my device memory. It works perfectly well, and it also means they get backed up with MyPhone.

Thanks for your replies, but I specifically want to make my rings work from the Windows directory...
Most of them are there anyway and I cannot move them because they are marked as part of the ROM. So that's why I want all my rings there.
The thing is they don't appear in settings, even though Windows is set as the default ring directory in the registry...

Deleted Ringtone Still Appears As A Selectable Ringtone

I deleted a ringtone file on my SD Card/My Documents but it still appears as an option when I choose a Ringtone. Is there a way to go through the registry to delete it?

when you select a ring tone on the sd card and "set it as device ring tone" the phone copies it to my documents/my ringtones. So... it's still on the phone.

ElaineD said:
when you select a ring tone on the sd card and "set it as device ring tone" the phone copies it to my documents/my ringtones. So... it's still on the phone.
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For me, when i put on the folder My Documents, it already appears as a selectable ringtone. I tried what you said, but i don't see a folder My Ringtones appear. I've been opening every folder on my SD Card. I still can't find the deleted ringtone anywhere...
Just to clarify, I'm talking about the settings Sound & Display. The ringtone still appears there, and plays the tune, but i'm unable to locate that ringtone on my sdcard.

Windows ringtone default directory
It's in the \Windows\Rings directory.
Alert tones for sms are in \Windows directory. Filenames are prefixed with Ring-.

Zentury said:
It's in the \Windows\Rings directory.
Alert tones for sms are in \Windows directory. Filenames are prefixed with Ring-.
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I have this feeling I'm not explaining myself clearly enough.. I've attached screenshots to better explain myself
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That is what my My Documents folder in my SD Card looks like.
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As they are located in the My Documents folder, they appear as selectable ringtones
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However, there is one ringtone which appears there "I Think I Love You -" that is not contained inside the My Documents folder
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I have checked the My Device\Windows\ Rings folder and have not found the file there either.
So my question is, where can the file be? And how can i completely remove it? Thank you.

hmmmmm.
Locate at My Device\My Documents. Check "My POI" and "My Ringtones" folders.

Zentury said:
hmmmmm.
Locate at My Device\My Documents. Check "My POI" and "My Ringtones" folders.
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Thanks =) Found it in the My Ringtones folder of My Device.