[Q] Notification alerts - Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

How do i get custom notification sounds to list? I have a few sounds in a folder i'd like to use, but when i go to pick the notification sounds for email or SMS, i cannot pick my sound. there are just the normal stock sounds to choose from.
I have also tried Ringdroid but i always get a FC.

ecapox said:
How do i get custom notification sounds to list? I have a few sounds in a folder i'd like to use, but when i go to pick the notification sounds for email or SMS, i cannot pick my sound. there are just the normal stock sounds to choose from.
I have also tried Ringdroid but i always get a FC.
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You don't need Ringdroid.
Setup the following folders at the root of your memory card: alarms, notifications, ringtones
The tones held in these folders will list in the corresponding settings.

And there you have it. I knew it was simple. Thanks!
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

Actually, those need to go under a /media/ folder on your sdcard.

Quantumstate said:
Actually, those need to go under a /media/ folder on your sdcard.
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they don't need to, but it's a good idea

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Cyanogen alarm clock question

Hi guys,
I was wandering why cyan keeps messing with the alarm clock. One update he will have 2 sounds, the next (4.3) has only the crappy non hearable buzzer sound. Also his ROMS only allow up to 10 alarms to be set. I'm a hard sleeper takes more lol. I was wandering if it was possible to use the original alarm clock used in donut and if so where can I get it from.
Correct me if I'm wrong. Go into system/apps and replace old with new and reboot.
Please provide me with a link to do so.
Thanks,
Nick
You can add notifications...
no u can't.
only sound notification is the buzzer sound.
Yes, you can.
/system/media/audio/notifications/
evilkorn said:
Yes, you can.
/system/media/audio/notifications/
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or:
/sdcard/media/audio/alarms
because adding to notifications they may not show in the alarm clock app.
Audio Resources (unzip to your SD card):
Download: http://n0rp.chemlab.org/android/audio-resources.zip
daveid said:
or:
/sdcard/media/audio/alarms
because adding to notifications they may not show in the alarm clock app.
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I try to avoid having anything but music on my sd card, for shuffle purposes.
evilkorn said:
I try to avoid having anything but music on my sd card, for shuffle purposes.
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put a .nomedia file in the alarms folder, should still show op in alarms, but not in music
coredalae said:
put a .nomedia file in the alarms folder, should still show op in alarms, but not in music
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Entirely unnecessary, if you have them in the correct structure, they won't show in your media player.
/sdcard/media/audio/alarms
/sdcard/media/audio/notifications
/sdcard/media/audio/ringtones
/sdcard/media/audio/ui
that is how Android expects to find them, and if they are like that it won't pick them up in the music player.
Thank you all for your help. All the info I needed has been provided. Thank you for the link to the audio files.
Nick
I dunno if this is the right thread about my problem, but it has to do with the alarm clock.
Some how when i goto pick my alarm i have the default Buzzer sound along with 3 other of the same name. and ive searched the sdcard and the root sys for the these files but fail to find them.
what started it was i tried to download a ringtone through the browser and could never find it on the system or in the ringtones list... some how they ended up in the alarms list.
and help would be great

Can't set my own custom ringtones anymore?

I recently upgraded to JH7, and realized that I can no longer use my own specific audio files as ringtones anymore...its only letting me use the stock ringtones.
When I go to Settings > Sound and Display > Voice call ringtone , the only ringtones I can choose from are the ones that came with the phone. It's the only thing that pops up. Theres nothing for me to click anymore that lets me search my android system for audio files.
Anyone know how to fix this?
grave101 said:
I recently upgraded to JH7, and realized that I can no longer use my own specific audio files as ringtones anymore...its only letting me use the stock ringtones.
When I go to Settings > Sound and Display > Voice call ringtone , the only ringtones I can choose from are the ones that came with the phone. It's the only thing that pops up. Theres nothing for me to click anymore that lets me search my android system for audio files.
Anyone know how to fix this?
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I never noticed a way to browse for ringtones. What I did was create two folders on the internal storage.... one called ringtones and one called notifications. I placed my sound files in those folders, disconnect USB then I can see them in the list of choices when selecting a ringtone or notification sound.
keitht said:
I never noticed a way to browse for ringtones. What I did was create two folders on the internal storage.... one called ringtones and one called notifications. I placed my sound files in those folders, disconnect USB then I can see them in the list of choices when selecting a ringtone or notification sound.
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Yeah, thats my problem. I can't browse my SD card or anything anymore when selecting ringtones or notification sounds
grave101 said:
Yeah, thats my problem. I can't browse my SD card or anything anymore when selecting ringtones or notification sounds
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Did you maybe apply the GPS fix that results in media scanner FC'ng? From what I can work out that is the kind of thing media scanner does on boot or remounting of the sdcard, it scans for media to add to the various areas so if it isn't running that would explain why the custom ringtones aren't showing up in the list.
Alternatively you could use My Files to browse your sdcard and set the ringtone that way.
grave101 said:
Yeah, thats my problem. I can't browse my SD card or anything anymore when selecting ringtones or notification sounds
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Can you plug your phone into the computer, choose mass storage, then pull the notifications down to choose "mount" then use Windows explorer to see internal storage?
jaseone said:
Did you maybe apply the GPS fix that results in media scanner FC'ng? From what I can work out that is the kind of thing media scanner does on boot or remounting of the sdcard, it scans for media to add to the various areas so if it isn't running that would explain why the custom ringtones aren't showing up in the list.
Alternatively you could use My Files to browse your sdcard and set the ringtone that way.
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No, I have no GPS fix installed. The only thing I have is the I897UCJH7 by designgears and root.
keitht said:
Can you plug your phone into the computer, choose mass storage, then pull the notifications down to choose "mount" then use Windows explorer to see internal storage?
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Yes, I tried that and I can view the internal storage as well as the external
grave101 said:
No, I have no GPS fix installed. The only thing I have is the I897UCJH7 by designgears and root.
Yes, I tried that and I can view the internal storage as well as the external
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When viewing internal storage in Windows Explorer, Do you have a notifications and ringtones folder at the root? If not, create them and drop sound files in there, unplug and try again. If you already have them, see if you are able to rename the existing files or drop new ones in the folers, unplug and try again. Also try restarting the phone. If that doesn't work, I am not sure what else to do, sorry.
under /sdcard/ there should be media folder
create the following directories if they don't exist:
Code:
/sdcard/media/audio/notifications/
/sdcard/media/audio/alarms/
/sdcard/media/audio/ringtones/
Drop the audio files you want into those specific directories and they will appear in the chooser when you're in settings.
I'm having a problem with ringtones in contacts. Not able to set custom ones for contacts. Well I can set em, they just aren't used. The general ringtone is used. Idk, bout to wipe again. Any suggestion?
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grave101 said:
I recently upgraded to JH7, and realized that I can no longer use my own specific audio files as ringtones anymore...its only letting me use the stock ringtones.
When I go to Settings > Sound and Display > Voice call ringtone , the only ringtones I can choose from are the ones that came with the phone. It's the only thing that pops up. Theres nothing for me to click anymore that lets me search my android system for audio files.
Anyone know how to fix this?
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I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think there was ever an option under "Settings > Sound and Display > Voice call ringtone" for custom sounds. I vaguely remember not being able to find it there either when I first got my phone in July. So I'm assuming the update from last week didn't "remove" this. I think the only way to set a custom ringtone is to apply it to individual contacts in the Contacts app.
boborone said:
I'm having a problem with ringtones in contacts. Not able to set custom ones for contacts. Well I can set em, they just aren't used. The general ringtone is used. Idk, bout to wipe again. Any suggestion?
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I had thought the same thing a few times because I simply forgot to click Save after I chose the actual ringtone on my SD card. What happened was that I went to my contact, then I set a custom ringtone and I assumed by choosing it that I was good. But then I mistakenly hadn't clicked Save before I backed out of the Contacts app so it defaulted back to the default ringtone.
Not sure if you did the same thing as I did. Just wanted to put it out there.
WD333 said:
I had thought the same thing a few times because I simply forgot to click Save after I chose the actual ringtone on my SD card. What happened was that I went to my contact, then I set a custom ringtone and I assumed by choosing it that I was good. But then I mistakenly hadn't clicked Save before I backed out of the Contacts app so it defaulted back to the default ringtone.
Not sure if you did the same thing as I did. Just wanted to put it out there.
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Thanks, but I have saved many times with many different ringtones. In t their contact info, I can se the ringtone is set for phone, google, ect, but when they call, I get to ear the standard ringtone. They are all f ringtones I got with the zedge app. Idk.
Uhh, this thread is really old, but I found out how to bypass this problem.
If you use a the app Ringdroid (free) you can use it to set ringtones. Apparently it actually adds them to your ringtone folder because the show up in the settings menu afterwards.
Yeah. Ringdroid is all you need...
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My problem was with the first rooting process saving all of your settings as they were and not letting you change them. Wifi, ringtones, gps, everything.

Notification Sounds.

So I NEVER used my phone on sound mode, only vibrate. Now i started using it with sounds due to some circunstances, and i wanted to change a notifcation sound, and it won't just change, and keep playing the old one. Strange thing is I go back to the notifcation sound list, and it says the sound i want is checked.
Anyone had a similiar problem and can help me?
Using stock 2.3.5 GB ROM and b83 CF-Root.
NunoPitbull said:
So I NEVER used my phone on sound mode, only vibrate. Now i started using it with sounds due to some circunstances, and i wanted to change a notifcation sound, and it won't just change, and keep playing the old one. Strange thing is I go back to the notifcation sound list, and it says the sound i want is checked.
Anyone had a similiar problem and can help me?
Using stock 2.3.5 GB ROM and b83 CF-Root.
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try using zedge and setting a new notification sound using that app
noobdroid_90 said:
try using zedge and setting a new notification sound using that app
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actually I have that app installed. But why should I use it when stock phone should set the notification sound?
NunoPitbull said:
actually I have that app installed. But why should I use it when stock phone should set the notification sound?
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Same thing with Zedge... ringtone stays the same. WTF is wrong...
NunoPitbull said:
Same thing with Zedge... ringtone stays the same. WTF is wrong...
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failing all else
identify which ringtone is being set in default
rename the ringtone which you want, to that one
and then replace it in /system/media/audio/notifications
i know its a roundabout way, but thats the only way i can think of
Change the default sound then ..Set it in build.prop
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So no way to get it working or what is causing the phone option not to set it?
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Let me try to give more info:
I set any other sound and it isn't working.
Number 1 question: does the file needs to be in .ogg? I tried both .ogg(stock notification sounds that come with phone) and aren't working. The tone stays the same.
Number 2 question:
I have system/media/audio/notifications - If I go to Settings -> Sound -> Notification Sound, it scans this folder, either .ogg and .mp3, it shows the files.
I have on the ROOT of the sdcard a folder called Notifications - If I go to Settings -> Sound -> Notification Sound, it scans this folder, either .ogg and .mp3, it shows the files.
I have a sdcard/Media/audio/notifications - Not showing at all in Settings -> Sound -> Notification Sound list.
Does the folders confict on some way?
NunoPitbull said:
Let me try to give more info:
I set any other sound and it isn't working.
Number 1 question: does the file needs to be in .ogg? I tried both .ogg(stock notification sounds that come with phone) and aren't working. The tone stays the same.
Number 2 question:
I have system/media/audio/notifications - If I go to Settings -> Sound -> Notification Sound, it scans this folder, either .ogg and .mp3, it shows the files.
I have on the ROOT of the sdcard a folder called Notifications - If I go to Settings -> Sound -> Notification Sound, it scans this folder, either .ogg and .mp3, it shows the files.
I have a sdcard/Media/audio/notifications - Not showing at all in Settings -> Sound -> Notification Sound list.
Does the folders confict on some way?
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NVM this topic I know whats happening. Since I never used Sound on my phone, I though Settings - sound - notification would include SMS etc, but seems own stock SMS app has his own notification sound. Sorry for the time wasted and ty for all the help!

[Q] Custom Notification Sounds

Does anyone know how to change the notification sounds to custom sounds on the HTC One. I'd like to use some not included in the One's ROM
Beany69 said:
Does anyone know how to change the notification sounds to custom sounds on the HTC One. I'd like to use some not included in the One's ROM
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Put the sounds or tunes or whatever in Media/Audio/Notifications folder when connected to your PC
Many thanks. Will try sometime today.
Beany69 said:
Many thanks. Will try sometime today.
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Hi, may I know if it works?
I always love to use some clipped mp3 as my text message notification.
Thanks.
Aetherion90 said:
Hi, may I know if it works?
I always love to use some clipped mp3 as my text message notification.
Thanks.
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yes it works. copy your mp3 file to notifications folder and then you can select it in sms settings as notification sound

[Q] Where do you put alarm, ringtones, notifications etc?

I'm almost embarrassed to ask this but where the heck do you put the various sound files for alarms, ringtones and notifications?
I put them where I thought you would put them, into the folders with those names in the storage space BUT it doesn't seem to work. For example I added 120+ alarms to the folder called alarms and then tried to set a custom sound for an alarm but I had no other choices for alarm sounds other than the default stock sounds.
Thanks!
kdoggy said:
I'm almost embarrassed to ask this but where the heck do you put the various sound files for alarms, ringtones and notifications?
I put them where I thought you would put them, into the folders with those names in the storage space BUT it doesn't seem to work. For example I added 120+ alarms to the folder called alarms and then tried to set a custom sound for an alarm but I had no other choices for alarm sounds other than the default stock sounds.
Thanks!
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Not really sure but Zedge works just fine to put them where they need to be
kdoggy said:
I'm almost embarrassed to ask this but where the heck do you put the various sound files for alarms, ringtones and notifications?
I put them where I thought you would put them, into the folders with those names in the storage space BUT it doesn't seem to work. For example I added 120+ alarms to the folder called alarms and then tried to set a custom sound for an alarm but I had no other choices for alarm sounds other than the default stock sounds.
Thanks!
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I always put this ringtone in my ringtone folder and it always works try dropping it in yours. Unzip it and put the mp3 in there . Maybe your files are too large or the extension is wrong.
kdoggy said:
I'm almost embarrassed to ask this but where the heck do you put the various sound files for alarms, ringtones and notifications?
I put them where I thought you would put them, into the folders with those names in the storage space BUT it doesn't seem to work. For example I added 120+ alarms to the folder called alarms and then tried to set a custom sound for an alarm but I had no other choices for alarm sounds other than the default stock sounds.
Thanks!
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i use root explorer.
system/media/audio
i usually delete all the UI and standard alarms from there. and switch the boot
..also, usually takes a reboot or 2 to apply

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