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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

ringtone+vibration delay in a Diamond incomingcall

hello
have anyone figured out how to make the ringtone rings earlier
im really messed up with this problem i really hate it
i searched all over the place and i got few solutions and the biggest was this :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=258109&page=2
and none of them was helpful .. please i need help

Yes, the cab works. If you want more information on what's happening, it's a registry tweak.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=RegistryRingtoneScripts
Haven't tried looking for it, since the cab file "fixed" the "problem". The first ring will be "broken" as the phone wakes up and loads the phone app, but rings afterwards will sound fine.
And no, the ringtone does not have to be a wav file.
Oh, and use the "normal" file.
Well, had a look at the registry entry, and it's there. You can change your ringstyle to whatever you want by changing the script.

Kueh said:
Yes, the cab works. If you want more information on what's happening, it's a registry tweak.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=RegistryRingtoneScripts
Haven't tried looking for it, since the cab file "fixed" the "problem". The first ring will be "broken" as the phone wakes up and loads the phone app, but rings afterwards will sound fine.
And no, the ringtone does not have to be a wav file.
Oh, and use the "normal" file.
Well, had a look at the registry entry, and it's there. You can change your ringstyle to whatever you want by changing the script.
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oh thX for your answer
but im kinda new at this .. i donno what to do exactly
could u please explain a little.. i installed the normal cab and nothing happpend

no body ??

well i tried to do some things by my self and here what i did..
installing the normal cab patch .. editing registry which i found it like this "apw3r" i removed only number 3 which is now "apwr"
and still having the delay .. i need some1 who worked on this to tell me what to do !!

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

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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.

REALLY loud ring-tone

Hi Everyone,
This is my first post, so please be gentle with me. I have had a little search around, and still can't find a solution to my problem.
I recently flashed to Oz rom 1.5 , and I'm on radio 2.07.50.27_2.
So basically no matter what setting I put the volume to, my ringtone and notifications are always the loudest they can be (obviously not if its on silent or vibrate) I have tried changing ringtone back to the default one, and its exactly the same. Is there a reg edit I can do? Does anyone else suffer from this?
Let me know your thoughts!
Cheers

magicjb82 said:
Hi Everyone,
This is my first post, so please be gentle with me. I have had a little search around, and still can't find a solution to my problem.
I recently flashed to Oz rom 1.5 , and I'm on radio 2.07.50.27_2.
So basically no matter what setting I put the volume to, my ringtone and notifications are always the loudest they can be (obviously not if its on silent or vibrate) I have tried changing ringtone back to the default one, and its exactly the same. Is there a reg edit I can do? Does anyone else suffer from this?
Let me know your thoughts!
Cheers
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You can have it set to have different volumes for system sounds and ringtones.
When you click one of the volume buttons, do you have "System" and "Ring" tabs at the top of the page? If you do, make sure you're on the ring one to set ringtone volume. This can also be done from the "Sound & Display" options on the settings tab.
Hope this helps mate

Thanks johncmolyneux, I've already tried that and it makes no difference. I have it set so there is only one volume control (so system and ringtone volume is combined) ... any other ideas?

Sorry mate, I know that was a bit of an obvious thing to check, but you never know on here
I guess my only advice would be to go back to the ROM thread and ask there. Maybe it's a problem with that.

no prob mate... I have asked there as well and the chef wasn't sure either...
are there any registry things I can check? I was thinking maybe my phone thinks 'level 1' on the volume is actually 'level 5' or something?
its so annoying-scares the life out of me every time someone calls!

magicjb82 said:
no prob mate... I have asked there as well and the chef wasn't sure either...
are there any registry things I can check? I was thinking maybe my phone thinks 'level 1' on the volume is actually 'level 5' or something?
its so annoying-scares the life out of me every time someone calls!
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Having never had a problem with this myself, I've got no idea where this particular data is stored. It does sound like something that would live in the registry though, so I'm sure that someone on here will be able to help you out. There's some walking encyclopaedias of Windows registry on here! lol
Good luck getting it sorted mate.

any one out there now where in the registry I should look?
cheers in advance!

[Q] Android 4.2 on HTC HD2 no sound when ringing

Ok so I downloaded the android 4.2 Rom last night on my HTC and unfortunately there is no sound when the phone rings nor when you are in the ringtone settings switching between the various tones. Please assist.

Have you tried the low sound fixer from this thread?

Nigeldg said:
Have you tried the low sound fixer from this thread?
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I tried it unfortunately it still is not working...
my speaker phone works
it chimes when i receive emails
my phone calls have sound
I just dont get anything from any of the ringtones

admamstorm593 said:
I tried it unfortunately it still is not working...
my speaker phone works
it chimes when i receive emails
my phone calls have sound
I just dont get anything from any of the ringtones
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Ask on the ROM's thread, maybe someone had your same problem and could help you... or maybe is a bug and needs to be fixed

Android 4.2 on HTC HD2 no sound when ringing
zenida said:
Ask on the ROM's thread, maybe someone had your same problem and could help you... or maybe is a bug and needs to be fixed
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Hi guys the same story with mine HTC HD2 with CM 10.1 no sound from the ringtones - actually found some nice mp3. and set it as a ringtone keep in touch if there is some fix

yurexsmart said:
Hi guys the same story with mine HTC HD2 with CM 10.1 no sound from the ringtones - actually found some nice mp3. and set it as a ringtone keep in touch if there is some fix
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I never had this issue... because I use 2 sound profile on my desktop (loud and silence) and I switch often between them. So if my volume is low I always reset tapping on my desktop shortcut.
These shortcut sets all kind of volumes, so I'm sure when I tap on them that everything is setted right everywhere