[Q] Ringtones - Motorola Droid X2

I want to be able to use certain mp3s as ringtones but I don't see a way to get the system to use them. Under Windows Mobile, it was no problem.
Where do I need to put those mp3s and other sound files I want to use and what program should I use?

Go grab RingDroid, it's free and in the market. Make your ringtones right on your phone.
Oh yeah, if you want it on the phone, you can move it to /system/media/audio/ringtones/ but you need to have root access to put it there. File format must be supported for it to work.

Ringdroid is your best bet
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spr0k3t said:
Go grab RingDroid, it's free and in the market. Make your ringtones right on your phone.
Oh yeah, if you want it on the phone, you can move it to /system/media/audio/ringtones/ but you need to have root access to put it there. File format must be supported for it to work.
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You can also put it in /sdcard/media/audio/ringtones/ and it will see it after a reboot
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[Guide] How to Change the notification-sound =D

Hello everybody,
This is my first guide and i didn't see any other thread for changing it.
U need root
Here we go:
1) u need a .ogg sound-file
2) rename it in a already existing notification-sound (like tinkle.ogg)
3) copy this file into /system/media/audio/notifications
4) go to settings/sound&display/notification and check your changed sound (like tinkle)
5) done
Sent from my rooted 026 x10i using XDA App
Err... you could easily change it to other ones by installing handcent SMS without rooting.
Yes but there are people who are NOT using handcent-sms and i just wanted to say that it's possible without any app...
And hancent sms can't change the alarm clock sound....
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
Try Zedge application on the market, you can change any sms or call notification
PoTi_96 said:
Hello everybody,
This is my first guide and i didn't see any other thread for changing it.
U need root
Here we go:
1) u need a .ogg sound-file
2) rename it in a already existing notification-sound (like tinkle.ogg)
3) copy this file into /system/media/audio/notifications
4) go to settings/sound&display/notification and check your changed sound (like tinkle)
5) done
Sent from my rooted 026 x10i using XDA App
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I've found just creating folders on the sd and putting files in are enough, my alarm is an mp3 named Airraid, and my other two are also mp3s with their original names.
XperiaX10iUser said:
I've found just creating folders on the sd and putting files in are enough, my alarm is an mp3 named Airraid, and my other two are also mp3s with their original names.
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It worked? I tried too but it didn't work... :/
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jus use ringdroid to edit the song.. then save as ring tone or notification... so easy
Im using zedge, and its a little slow, but will change your tones. Also folders in the SD called ringtone notification and alarm will pick up in the sounds and display menus
I use Kiss ringtones. New on market and Absolutely great and easy
Sent from my rooted x10i using tapatalk. Cheers, Arnold
PoTi_96 said:
It worked? I tried too but it didn't work... :/
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Yep, my folders are...
alarms
notifications &
ringtones
...which are placed in media\audio, then use settings to choose my tones. Not sure why it doesn't work for you.
XperiaX10iUser said:
Yep, my folders are...
alarms
notifications &
ringtones
...which are placed in media\audio, then use settings to choose my tones. Not sure why it doesn't work for you.
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This works for me too.
XperiaX10iUser said:
Yep, my folders are...
alarms
notifications &
ringtones
...which are placed in media\audio, then use settings to choose my tones. Not sure why it doesn't work for you.
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i don't know why... xD
@the others: i said without using apps... -.-'
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PoTi_96 said:
i don't know why... xD
@the others: i said without using apps... -.-'
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But didn't you use an app to copy the renamed file to /system?
PoTi_96 said:
Hello everybody,
This is my first guide and i didn't see any other thread for changing it.
U need root
Here we go:
1) u need a .ogg sound-file
2) rename it in a already existing notification-sound (like tinkle.ogg)
3) copy this file into /system/media/audio/notifications
4) go to settings/sound&display/notification and check your changed sound (like tinkle)
5) done
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Nah...
Just convert your music to M4A then put them in sdcard/media/audio/notications.
No need for root.
hush66 said:
But didn't you use an app to copy the renamed file to /system?
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No, i moved it via pc (cmd/adb)
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Help with moving and downloading music to SD card! Not USB storage.

OK guys! Now don't hate me. I know this has probably been asked many times before. So don't hate me, just looking for help. I download a lot of my music from the app called " mp3 music downloader". My question is " all my songs are being put into my USB storage not my external SD card. I have a 32 gig SD card that I want all my music to download too. Well one is how do I move all my music files from my USB to SD storage? and 2 how do I set it up that whenever I download music it automatically goes on my external SD card? Thank you to anyone that is willing to help a newbie.
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I believe in the USB settings you must select, "mass storage mode" when connected
When you plug your note into your computer- if you run windows autoplay should recognise 2 seperate forms of storage. Usueally drive," I: " is your external SD
You can open both and simply recognise the difference between the two and your computer will recognise the amount of storage on both there is. So it should be easy to identify your external SD
For your sake, if your transferring music or anything for that matter organize it on your computer into folders- although generally the note recognizes the entire card with or without orginization; I just prefer not to mix my music with my backups in the same place
If you have any further questions feel free to PM me!
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Wait nvm there's an easier way. Go to the ssettings of the app and change the directory to your external SD
From your phone download an app called astro file manager
Fine where your music is, cut and paste it to your external SD
What I described above is for the transfer of files through a computer but you can use your phone! Ignore my first post
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Ray_Banci said:
Wait nvm there's an easier way. Go to the ssettings of the app and change the directory to your external SD
From your phone download an app called astro file manager
Fine where your music is, cut and paste it to your external SD
What I described above is for the transfer of files through a computer but you can use your phone! Ignore my first post
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Thank you so much for the quick reply. I did want to know how to do this from the phone only. I also went into setting under my music app mp3 music downloaded. There is no selection. Probably a ****ty app. But works great. I will try astro file manager. But does this mean every time I download a song I will basically have to do a copy and paste deal?
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Mondingo said:
Thank you so much for the quick reply. I did want to know how to do this from the phone only. I also went into setting under my music app mp3 music downloaded. There is no selection. Probably a ****ty app. But works great. I will try astro file manager. But does this mean every time I download a song I will basically have to do a copy and paste deal?
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No no! Well, I'm sure the music app supports different completed download directories. Otherwise that's gonna be your best bet but ill look into it!
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Ray_Banci said:
No no! Well, I'm sure the music app supports different completed download directories. Otherwise that's gonna be your best bet but ill look into it!
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Well I checked the music app I use. Under settings there's no selection for where the music fies are downloaded. It automatically puts it in usb storage. I'm going to have to try another music app. Thanks for the help. But I did move all the files to the external SD card. Using Astro file manager. I'd like using this music app because it has the american billboard chart I can just pick the songs rather than typing and thinking of the song or searching.
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I use that app and Your right there's no way to change the file location. Once a month I just do a cut and paste to my SD card. Its the only solution I've found.
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Music player only

Is it posable to make a device only have and run 1 app such as a music player
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Although I do not know the purpose of this, you can always download root explorer and navigate to the system to delete all the system apps. Or more recommended would be to download an app 'freezer' in the market. Be sure to back up before attempting this. You could potentially damage a device by deleting to much (correct me if im wrong).
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mellowdev said:
Although I do not know the purpose of this, you can always download root explorer and navigate to the system to delete all the system apps. Or more recommended would be to download an app 'freezer' in the market. Be sure to back up before attempting this. You could potentially damage a device by deleting to much (correct me if im wrong).
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i have tryed that i cant get the music player to start automaticly and if i remove the launcher it throughs the device in to a boot loop and reason i want to do this is all i use my old phone for is music so i only want it to do that so it wont wast battery an merony on crap im not going to use

[Q] Custom Notification Sounds?

How do I change the notification sound for SMS in my Rezound? I have a short mp3 file I transferred to the SD card, I then tried to copy and paste that file into the notifications folder onboard the Rezound, but it said something about something being read-only, so it didn't let me paste.
I'm on stock ICS, non-rooted.
Does anyone know how I can get my mp3 sample into the Rezound for the SMS notification sound?
sdsubball23 said:
How do I change the notification sound for SMS in my Rezound? I have a short mp3 file I transferred to the SD card, I then tried to copy and paste that file into the notifications folder onboard the Rezound, but it said something about something being read-only, so it didn't let me paste.
Does anyone know how I can get my mp3 sample into the Rezound for the SMS notification sound?
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are you on stock rom bud?
REV3NT3CH said:
are you on stock rom bud?
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yeah, sorry I didn't mention that. Edited original post.
sdsubball23 said:
yeah, sorry I didn't mention that. Edited original post.
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Have you tried this:
To use custom ringtones for your phone ringtone, your alarm or your text message notification, simply copy an MP3 file to one of the following folders: /sdcard/media/audio/ringtones /sdcard/media/audio/alarms /sdcard/media/audio/notifications If they don't already exist, then create a new folder. The file will then show up when you want to change your ringtones. For Ringtones go to Settings - Sound - Phone ringtone For Text Messages go to - Settings - Sound - Notification ringtone For Alarm, set the sound when you add a new alarm - See more at:
Originaly posted here http://www.phonetipsandtricks.com/t...ms-sms-notifications-41/#sthash.4OGo7jJJ.dpuf
REV3NT3CH said:
Have you tried this:
To use custom ringtones for your phone ringtone, your alarm or your text message notification, simply copy an MP3 file to one of the following folders: /sdcard/media/audio/ringtones /sdcard/media/audio/alarms /sdcard/media/audio/notifications If they don't already exist, then create a new folder. The file will then show up when you want to change your ringtones. For Ringtones go to Settings - Sound - Phone ringtone For Text Messages go to - Settings - Sound - Notification ringtone For Alarm, set the sound when you add a new alarm - See more at:
Originaly posted here http://www.phonetipsandtricks.com/t...ms-sms-notifications-41/#sthash.4OGo7jJJ.dpuf
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maybe I'm doing something wrong, but I tried to finding that folder in ES file explorer and couldn't find it. It shows sdcard and sdcard2. in sdcard, the link to notifications is sdcard/notifications or sdcard/media/audio/notification. However, in the audio folder inside sdcard, there is only a notifications folder, no ringtones or alarms folder. When I pasted the sound to the notifications folders, I still couldn't find my custom sound when trying to change the notification sound in the SMS options.
The method I tried in the OP, was in a folder not in the sdcard or sdcard2, but inside a folder in the onboard phone folders (system/media/audio/notifications), or whatever is the root of the sdcard and sdcard2 folders.
sdsubball23 said:
maybe I'm doing something wrong, but I tried to finding that folder in ES file explorer and couldn't find it. It shows sdcard and sdcard2. in sdcard, the link to notifications is sdcard/notifications or sdcard/media/audio/notification. However, in the audio folder inside sdcard, there is only a notifications folder, no ringtones or alarms folder. When I pasted the sound to the notifications folders, I still couldn't find my custom sound when trying to change the notification sound in the SMS options.
The method I tried in the OP, was in a folder not in the sdcard or sdcard2, but inside a folder in the onboard phone folders (system/media/audio/notifications), or whatever is the root of the sdcard and sdcard2 folders.
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try craeting the folders so the read the way they are supposed to or try placing them in sdcard2....i believe when i was on stock it had to be place there but i believe thats it but is supposed to be as stated above in my prior post
REV3NT3CH said:
try craeting the folders so the read the way they are supposed to or try placing them in sdcard2....i believe when i was on stock it had to be place there but i believe thats it but is supposed to be as stated above in my prior post
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I placed the mp3 file in both directories under sdcard and sdcard2 and it still doesn't show up in the list of sounds for notifications. I think I tried creating the folder in sdcard2, but I think it was already present in sdcard. I notice that those default notification sounds are not located in the sdcard or sdcard folders but rather are in the root folder of both sdcard and sdcard2 under the folder "system".
The directory is /system/media/audio/notifications. I tried placing the mp3 file there using ES explorer, but it doesn't let me paste there as it gives me an error about it being read-only. I don't know how to change that read-only option.
Picture of the error:
You get that error because you don't have root permissions....what version of stock ROM are you using....I'll flash it myself and figure it out for you....if you root and flash custom ROM you wouldn't have to worry about the hassle...also if you root don't use es explorer....use ROM toolbox but keep in mind it requires you have root
Edit: give me a screenshot of about phone...hide noir imei and stuff but just so I can see what version your on
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REV3NT3CH said:
You get that error because you don't have root permissions....what version of stock ROM are you using....I'll flash it myself and figure it out for you....if you root and flash custom ROM you wouldn't have to worry about the hassle...also if you root don't use es explorer....use ROM toolbox but keep in mind it requires you have root
Edit: give me a screenshot of about phone...hide noir imei and stuff but just so I can see what version your on
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I'm just using stock sense 3.6 with ICS 4.0.3. I've never rooted or flashed any Roms before. I'm just on the latest official updates for sense.
What do you mean by hide noir imei? My imei #?
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sdsubball23 said:
I'm just using stock sense 3.6 with ICS 4.0.3. I've never rooted or flashed any Roms before. I'm just on the latest official updates for sense.
What do you mean by hide noir imei? My imei #?
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using xda app-developers app
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sorry phone autocorrected...was supposed to say your not noir...i was saying covevrup the personal numbers in screenshots that way people dont hack or use your info for other devices to "piggy back" your account....actually its very easy to root the rezound and i can give you specific easy instructions...it makes things like this alot easier....you can even stay on the same stock without messing things up to use root...again im gonna fix this and figure it out for you as ive done this on sense almost 2 years ago....sense roms for the rez just seem to battery hogging and very laggy to me
REV3NT3CH said:
sorry phone autocorrected...was supposed to say your not noir...i was saying covevrup the personal numbers in screenshots that way people dont hack or use your info for other devices to "piggy back" your account....actually its very easy to root the rezound and i can give you specific easy instructions...it makes things like this alot easier....you can even stay on the same stock without messing things up to use root...again im gonna fix this and figure it out for you as ive done this on sense almost 2 years ago....sense roms for the rez just seem to battery hogging and very laggy to me
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Sure I can try to root, though I'm afraid of messing things up like the data reception, etc. I'm up for an upgrade, but not sure if I want to spend money on a new phone in case I mess up the rezound. Though I'd like a new phone.
What's your method of rooting?
do you still want my about phone info?
I appreciate all the help!
Nah I got what I need...let me write up a very easy to understand instruction list for you....should have it done by tomorrow....I'll send it via pm
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REV3NT3CH said:
Nah I got what I need...let me write up a very easy to understand instruction list for you....should have it done by tomorrow....I'll send it via pm
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Alright thank you very much!
No problemo bud....always here if ya need help....I enjoy giving to the community
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Before we try anything else. Make a folder in both your sdcards and name them Notifications ...spell it like that exactly and put the custom sound in there...if mp3 doesn't work try other formats...but I'm about 99% this should work
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REV3NT3CH said:
Before we try anything else. Make a folder in both your sdcards and name them Notifications ...spell it like that exactly and put the custom sound in there...if mp3 doesn't work try other formats...but I'm about 99% this should work
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I already had a Notifications folder in the sdcard folder with the mp3 file in it so I just made one for sdcard2. After doing that I went to try to change the notifications sound in the sms options and it appeared in the list. But then I tried to delete the sdcard2 folder to try to see if I can diagnose the problem such as whether the sdcard folder was enough or if I needed the sdcard2 folder as well and after that I couldn't get it to show up in the list of sounds anymore. I recreated the folder in sdcard2 with the mp3, but it won't show up in sound list anymore. I don't know what happened. I shut down and restarted the phone after deleting the folder in sdcard2 as well as recreating the folder and it still doesn't work anymore.
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Make sure everything is spelled properly...that is what you need to do and it being on sdcard2 sounds right
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REV3NT3CH said:
Make sure everything is spelled properly...that is what you need to do and it being on sdcard2 sounds right
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It's spelled properly, but still doesn't work for some reason
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Go into settings then sound then scroll down to where you can set default text tone not in the SMS app itself...also have you restarted after creating Notifications folder
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REV3NT3CH said:
Go into settings then sound then scroll down to where you can set default text tone not in the SMS app itself...also have you restarted after creating Notifications folder
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I couldn't find an option to set text tone in the sound settings. All I found was a notifications tone setting, but couldn't find my mp3 file in the list there.
After doing it at first, it worked. So then I deleted the folders and eventually tried creating again and it didn't work. I then tried shutting off and restarting and it didn't work as well.
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[Q] Custom ringtones?

I have been trying to add my custom ringtones to my M8 for a couple of hours now and can't for the life of me figure out how to get them to show up in the system. I am rooted and have a custom rom running but can't get the ringtones to show up. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
kclive said:
I have been trying to add my custom ringtones to my M8 for a couple of hours now and can't for the life of me figure out how to get them to show up in the system. I am rooted and have a custom rom running but can't get the ringtones to show up. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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Try using ringdroid. I'm having trouble finding a way to set them as well. We used to be able to choose where to look for them but it seems to be removed.
kclive said:
I have been trying to add my custom ringtones to my M8 for a couple of hours now and can't for the life of me figure out how to get them to show up in the system. I am rooted and have a custom rom running but can't get the ringtones to show up. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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Must be .m4a to be recognized as a ringtone. I if they are .m4r just rename.
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an0ther said:
Must be .m4a to be recognized as a ringtone. I if they are .m4r just rename.
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Do you know what folder they need to go in? Still having some issues.
Create new folder named Ringtones,copy files into it,reboot
Wonders_Never_Cease said:
Create new folder named Ringtones,copy files into it,reboot
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After doing that it still doesn't show up. I go into settings/sounds/ringtones and the only ones that show up are the stock ringtones. Should the new folder be on the internal storage or the sd card?
Any ideas?
Internal storage for it to show in your ringtones
kclive said:
After doing that it still doesn't show up. I go into settings/sounds/ringtones and the only ones that show up are the stock ringtones. Should the new folder be on the internal storage or the sd card?
Any ideas?
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Internal storage for it to show in your ringtones
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I must be doing something wrong then. I opened up the internal storage on my phone from my computer, created the folder ringtones, put the tones in it, rebooted the phone and still nothing. Am just about to give up.
Should look like this...if not right folder structure it will not read it....if they are a format the phone doesnt play then may not show as well...I use .mp3/ogg as my ringtones and no issues seeing them in ringtones selection. An after thought, custom ringtones for contacts or phone calls...not sure if same applies I would assume it would let you select if for contacts the same as for phone calls
kclive said:
I must be doing something wrong then. I opened up the internal storage on my phone from my computer, created the folder ringtones, put the tones in it, rebooted the phone and still nothing. Am just about to give up.
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That is EXACTLEY how I have it. Do I need to set read/write permissions or anything?
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three pics im posting one is of the folder with the ringtones in it...the other two are of selectable ringtones shown in folder...not sure what the deal is with your phone...ive never had an issue with adding ringtones to the folder im saying to use and it not show in the ringtone list, what format are they?
kclive said:
That is EXACTLEY how I have it. Do I need to set read/write permissions or anything?
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mine are not .mp4a and are recognized as ringtones....
an0ther said:
Must be .m4a to be recognized as a ringtone. I if they are .m4r just rename.
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I have tried most formats except mp3 as I was told it needed a different format. I will try mp3 and see what happens.
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Wonders_Never_Cease said:
three pics im posting one is of the folder with the ringtones in it...the other two are of selectable ringtones shown in folder...not sure what the deal is with your phone...ive never had an issue with adding ringtones to the folder im saying to use and it not show in the ringtone list, what format are they?
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I just tried with MP3 files and no luck. I went into settings/phone/sound/ringtone and the only ringtones there are the stock ones. Not sure what the deal is.
At a loss on this one as it works on all my phones the way I outlined it.....sorry
Wonders_Never_Cease said:
At a loss on this one as it works on all my phones the way I outlined it.....sorry
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It shouldn't matter what rom I am running should it?
Create a folder on your internal storage or SD card called "media". Inside that folder make a folder called "audio". Without quotes obviously lol. Inside that folder make a folder called "ringtones". Put all of your custom ringtones in there. I have mine in MP3 format and it all works fine.
You can also make folders named "notifications" and "alarms" inside the audio folder and add custom sounds to those as well. It's all picked up by my phone as soon as I add them.
I've been using this method since FroYo and it never fails. Also, I believe you can skip the "audio" folder step and put the ringtones folder directly into the media folder and it should work just the same.
Also, I would make the "r" in "ringtones" lowercase just in case...you never know when OSes will begin getting picky lmao.
Good luck.
It actually could matter...if the dev changed a line in aac it would have the issue your describing. I know this because when I was messing around with the build I use I changed that and couldnt get my ringtones to show just dawned on me about it
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It shouldn't matter what rom I am running should it?
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---------- Post added at 08:27 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:19 AM ----------
If on a custom rom ...look at this file...system\customize\ACC\default.xml
if it says this:
<item type="boolean" name="support_music_ringtone">true</item>
change it to:
<item type="boolean" name="support_music_ringtone">false</item>
and reboot

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