Does anyone know how to change the default ringtones. I know that if you add a folder called ringtones on sd card that they show up, but when you have your sd cards mounted they are not present. I have tried to place ogg files in the /system/media/audio/ringtone folder but it doesn't see them.
EDIT: Again I want to know what reads the folder /system/media/audio/ringtone/*.ogg and populates the ringtone select menu.
I know I can add into this with /sdcard/ringtones/*.* but again when sdcard is mounted these are invalid.
Create a ringtones folder under the /sdcard directory. That's where I put mine and the phone finds them.
There are 2 applications that'll do this for you you can download zedge from the android marketplace or ring droid both of these work great for me should check em out. Zedge allows you to download free wallpapers and ringtones. Ringdroid allows you to create ringtones from music stored on your phone.
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I've pushed ringtones into /system/media/audio/ringtones and it works for me. So do they not show up when you put them into that dir? You can use mp3 also, doesn't have to be ogg.
bobbylx said:
I've pushed ringtones into /system/media/audio/ringtones and it works for me. So do they not show up when you put them into that dir? You can use mp3 also, doesn't have to be ogg.
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Yes, they do not show up. I cannot recall if I did a reboot afterwards. Gonna try that now after getting comfirmation that it should read from there without anything else.
i made a directory called ringtones on the /SDcard/ directory
same for notifications if you want custom notification sounds.
and MP3s work fine. no need to edit or anything. any size seems to work for me
Just a heads up for anyone else new to WP7. You can add custom ringtones to your HD2 WP7 using Chevron Custom Ringtone Manager.
Your phone has to be Chevron unlocked for this to work. Also, your mp3s need to be converted to WMA 48KHz format. This can be done easily with Microsoft Expression Encoder 4.
I've shown here how to convert using this tool:
Once converted, you'll find the WMA file in C:\Users\xxx\Documents\Expression\Expression Encoder\Output. Now run the Chevron Ringtone manager, browse to your WMA file, and click Build Ringtone XAP.
Then install the XAP the same way as you do with any other. I recommend Tom XAP Installer.
For alarms and alerts, there's an two extra steps involved. You must rename your WMA file to Alert-01.WMA (or which ever one you want to replace). Note your original one will be overwritten.
Once you have copied it to your phone, you need to install TouchExplorer. use this to move your Alert-01.WMA file from My Documents/My Ringtones into /Windows.
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An alternative is to sync your music with Zune, and then use TouchExplorer to copy one of your MP3s from My Documents/Zune/Content/xxx folder and put it into your My Ringtones folder. This works too
I've tested both methods and they both work great.
If you have any problems with it, just ask and I'll try to help.
Its also possible to copy mp3 files to My ringtones folder, I checked it by copying a random mp3 file from zune folder =)
I wonder if you can add extra alert or alarm files by just using higher numbers instead replacing the files? Didnt try this yet because it takes ages to load the windows folder...
Why the hell did MS use the folder to store all the files without any sub folders =S
Does the mp3 work as a ringtone? I didn't think this worked.
yep using it without a problem =)
bla166 said:
yep using it without a problem =)
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i think you are using wma not mp3 rite ?
Laynee1 said:
i think you are using wma not mp3 rite ?
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No, I just tested MP3 and it works
How ? What you did ?
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How ? What you did ?
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Read the first post again.
any idea on how to delete the ringtone? it's making weird noise no idea why tho..
bla166 said:
Its also possible to copy mp3 files to My ringtones folder, I checked it by copying a random mp3 file from zune folder =)
I wonder if you can add extra alert or alarm files by just using higher numbers instead replacing the files? Didnt try this yet because it takes ages to load the windows folder...
Why the hell did MS use the folder to store all the files without any sub folders =S
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It works....Thanks mate!!!!!!!!!!!!
customize ringtone
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZC4vq7G_gY
How to find songs/mp3 on wp7
Hi
Sorry if its a silly question.
But how do you find songs on the phone in Zune library ?
segepe said:
Hi
Sorry if its a silly question.
But how do you find songs on the phone in Zune library ?
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It's tricky if you dont know where to look.
Using Touch Epxplorer, browse to My Documents > Zune > Content > 0100
The files will have different filenames. Just find the one you want as a ringtone by playing it (double tapping it). THen rename it and copy it to the My Ringtones folder
the_scotsman said:
It's tricky if you dont know where to look.
Using Touch Epxplorer, browse to My Documents > Zune > Content > 0100
The files will have different filenames. Just find the one you want as a ringtone by playing it (double tapping it). THen rename it and copy it to the My Ringtones folder
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Thanks for the fast reply
That is the problem, all the files is numbered with no original names.
Is there a way to go around this ?
segepe said:
Thanks for the fast reply
That is the problem, all the files is numbered with no original names.
Is there a way to go around this ?
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Unfortunately not...that's just the way that Zune transfers files when you sync...it does this with all files.
CrAzYiaN said:
any idea on how to delete the ringtone? it's making weird noise no idea why tho..
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I had this problem too.
You can just delete the ringtone from the ringtone folder using Touchxplorer. (My Documents\My Ringtones)
When using Microsoft Expression Encoder 4, do not select WMA Professional. I did this in error and although the ringtones sounded good on the computer, the phone played them horribly.
Select WMA, then 48kHz.
If you select WMA and 48kHz is not an option, convert to WMA Professional at 48kHz, then import the new file and convert to WMA at 48kHz. Worked like a charm for me!
YES YOU CAN USE MP3 FILES AS RINGTONES BUT IF YOU WANT TO ADD ALERTS OR ALARMS YOU HAVE TO CONVERT THESE TO WMA FILES & RENAME THEM TO Alert-01 or alarm-01 in windows folder.
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YES YOU CAN USE MP3 FILES AS RINGTONES BUT IF YOU WANT TO ADD ALERTS OR ALARMS YOU HAVE TO CONVERT THESE TO WMA FILES & RENAME THEM TO Alert-01 or alarm-01 in windows folder.
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There's no need for the CAPS. And I also already explained this in the first post.
Anyone know where alerts are found (ie SMS/email alerts) would be good to change these too, I assume it would work using the same method (TouchXplorer)
I did the alternative method of syncing with ZUNE and did exactly what was said on the post and i was able to do it BUT when i set it for my ringtone it does not want to play.? I tried several songs from ZUNE(All i can listen to) and have the same problem. I can hear them before i do the method but after that there is no sound when i select it for my ringtone. I do have everything installed as the post says. Is there anything I'm doing wrong?? Any help please!!!
hi all, want to ask whether how to set mp3 ringtones??
already try few ways like put in folder /sdcard/ringtones or /sdcard/media/audio/notifications
but also cannot find in settings. Please help.
Thanks
I put a m4a file in mnt/sdcard/ringtones, and it popped up with the name in settings>sound>phone ringtone
Maybe try another file..
nicky59 said:
hi all, want to ask whether how to set mp3 ringtones??
already try few ways like put in folder /sdcard/ringtones or /sdcard/media/audio/notifications
but also cannot find in settings. Please help.
Thanks
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you can use music player to set the mp3 as ringtone.. I don't know about the default music player, I use player pro and it has the option to set mp3 as ringtone
I use the Handcent sms app and you have an option named "ringtone picker ". It works awesome for me.
After installing the app you switch to the ringtone and the system will ask you which app you prefer.
Now you can choose your mp3. Working great for me.
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I need longer alert sounds on the built in calendar app so that I can hear them. I have tried adding mp3 files to /system/media/audio/notifications but the folder won't accept them. I cannot find any way of calling sounds from another folder (eg the external card) within the app itself. How can I do this?
You need to be rooted to be able to copy files to the /system (and thus /system/media) folder.
If you are rooted, convert your mp3 to an ogg file with any audio converter and put the file in /system/media/audio/notifications and see if you can select it as your notification sound in the calendar.
Thanks, but I'm not rooted and wouldn't want to attempt to go down that road as I totally don't understand it.
Can anyone help me put in some useable alert tones please?
Hi community, where i can set my custom ringtones in Color OS? I already set a few ringtones. But i been unable to show my custom ringtones on the list for ringtones. I have to find this on multimedia files. And this is a pain in my neck.
I try the following folders without results
ringtones
media/ringtones
ColorOS/ringtones
Also happened with the alarm. I set my files in the following folders
alarms
media/alarms
ColorOS/alarms
Try to Put it in The Music folder
emulated 0/ Music
and all shall pop up ...cheers!!!!
bharat.bkj said:
Try to Put it in The Music folder
emulated 0/ Music
and all shall pop up ...cheers!!!!
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Thanks for your answer. But Music is the default folder for all my album's. Excluding that fact everything is mixed right now (every audio file). And i can't figure out a way to show the system which are the ringtones. So they show up on the ringtone list when i edit a contact.
brito9112 said:
Thanks for your answer. But Music is the default folder for all my album's. Excluding that fact everything is mixed right now (every audio file). And i can't figure out a way to show the system which are the ringtones. So they show up on the ringtone list when i edit a contact.
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Nope, doesn't work, is the only downside I see for this phone in almost a year with it.