Motorola RAZR ( CDMA versions ) post your questions here

[joefuf]

ill try that... the only thing is that i used 2 b able 2 play 9 songs and now i only can play the two as i said before

[joefuf]

ha it worked thanx bud... u'd think they'd say this kinda stuff in the written stuff... forums r smarter than the companies themselves anyday ....

Originally Posted by joefuf

ill try that... the only thing is that i used 2 b able 2 play 9 songs and now i only can play the two as i said before

that is something, that you were able to play them. 'Cause most phones completely ignored them or did not even show them if they exceeded 37 characters.

Oh, well. Let me know how it goes.

[joefuf]

actually to act on that statement, i got one more question. is there a way to apply the songs on my memory card as a ringtone or some kind of tone? i know you can add it to the phone but is there another way besides takin up phone memory?

Originally Posted by joefuf

ha it worked thanx bud... u'd think they'd say this kinda stuff in the written stuff... forums r smarter than the companies themselves anyday ....

Way to go and congrats. Enjoy.

Originally Posted by joefuf

actually to act on that statement, i got one more question. is there a way to apply the songs on my memory card as a ringtone or some kind of tone? i know you can add it to the phone but is there another way besides takin up phone memory?

If you put them on the card as a ringtone, the phone will not play them. You would have to constantly swap them from the card to the phone and then turn off the phone then turn it on to make the phone recognize and put them in memory.

If you just wanted the memory card as a place to store them, it would be ok. Just remember from the card, it will not play them.

Now you can rename them from .wp3 or .wma to .mid. They will play, but some complain that the quality is no longer there.

[joefuf]

arite sounds great...thanx... finally i dont need 2 bring my Zen Xtra 2 school nemore... i hope u got a job doin somethin like this cause if not a good talent and knoledge of technical aspects is going to waste.

[TCwho]

You can see how the early poster progressed in their knowledge of how to work our RAZR's....


Thank you for all the work and sharing of knowledge

Originally Posted by joefuf

arite sounds great...thanx... finally i dont need 2 bring my Zen Xtra 2 school nemore... i hope u got a job doin somethin like this cause if not a good talent and knoledge of technical aspects is going to waste.

Thanks for compliment.

Do not have a job. That is why I am here. I enjoy sharing.

[Raggnarok]

I may be going out on a limb here, but hey I am not teathered to Verizon anymore so here goes. I want to see if I can get movies to play on my phone without the download crap from Big Brother Verizon. Any help would be nice. Not that I watch movies on my phone at all just want to see if it can be done.
Any help would be nice.

[shrubman]

Hi folks,

Is there a way to recover files after they've been deleted using MPT? Something weird happened when transferring some pictures and it seems I've only got the thumbnails on my PC now. Unfortunately I deleted the originals from the phone...

Evan

[Cincyball]

Originally Posted by Raggnarok

I may be going out on a limb here, but hey I am not teathered to Verizon anymore so here goes. I want to see if I can get movies to play on my phone without the download crap from Big Brother Verizon. Any help would be nice. Not that I watch movies on my phone at all just want to see if it can be done.
Any help would be nice.

Yes, u can put movies on very easily.
http://www.motov3m.com/tiki-index.php?page=Movies
If u have a tf card, u can put full movies on

[z3razerviper]

Did anyone figure out how if how to get stereo out of a normal set of headphones. I know I need an adapter for my adapter but for the life of me cant find one. I hate earbuds so using the verizon or motorola headsets is not an option.

[shrubman]

Originally Posted by z3razerviper

Did anyone figure out how if how to get stereo out of a normal set of headphones. I know I need an adapter for my adapter but for the life of me cant find one. I hate earbuds so using the verizon or motorola headsets is not an option.

Good thing your life is not dependent on your search efforts. I sought out and bought the following item:

http://www.cellularaccessory.com/syn1505a.html

I don't use it with headphones but run stereo cables to my stereo.

Evan

Originally Posted by z3razerviper

Did anyone figure out how if how to get stereo out of a normal set of headphones. I know I need an adapter for my adapter but for the life of me cant find one. I hate earbuds so using the verizon or motorola headsets is not an option.

I did a search on "RAZR stero headsets" and this was the frist thing on the list. It is bluetooth or wireless and 100% stereo.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16875982001

Pretty sure there is others out there.

[inthejungle]

I'm new here and have no idea what I'm doing. I'm trying to get my MPT to work. I followed the instructions to seem edit from post 399 and its only been partially successful. MPT reconizes my phone (V3m) but when it connects, the multimedia studio doesn't appear on the right side with the rest of the sync, phonebook...etc. I'm on a mission to get some ringtons I actually want...does anyone know what could possibly be going on? Thanks!

Originally Posted by z3razerviper

Did anyone figure out how if how to get stereo out of a normal set of headphones. I know I need an adapter for my adapter but for the life of me cant find one. I hate earbuds so using the verizon or motorola headsets is not an option.

Originally Posted by inthejungle

I'm new here and have no idea what I'm doing. I'm trying to get my MPT to work. I followed the instructions to seem edit from post 399 and its only been partially successful. MPT reconizes my phone (V3m) but when it connects, the multimedia studio doesn't appear on the right side with the rest of the sync, phonebook...etc. I'm on a mission to get some ringtons I actually want...does anyone know what could possibly be going on? Thanks!

Try this for the MPT setup. At leaset read it over and then go from there.


Installing MPT via cable.

System, software and hardware:
Windows Xp w/SP2 or Windows 2000 w/SP4
Available Internet access
Motorola Phone Tools ver 4.0 or higher
Motorola DriverTool.zip
mini-usb to full usb cable

1.) Install the MPT 4.0 software, read/follow the instructions on the screen as it installs. In the process of installing the MPT software, it goes out on the internet and checks for updates. You will be prompted to download, then install the update(s). At this point that is ALL you are going to do and that is to keep updating until there are no more updates.

If you update to MPT ver 4.21 you will also need to download the MPT driver for version 4.21. It is in this forum - search on 4.21.

If you are prompted to 'enter/select a Phone Profile'. Do NOT do it, ignore it, let it set there, do not touch it. :-) All you do for this step is install MPT software, download and install the updates. That's it, nothing else.

2.) Reboot your system when you are prompted to. When the system finishes rebooting, click on the MPT icon to activate the software.

3.) NOW 'enter/select a new phone-profile'. Do not use 'Default', give your setup a name, example: 'Dad's V3m, cable' or whatever turns you on. Click on OK twice.

4.) the 'phone wizard' screen will display. Choose CABLE option and click on Next button.

5.) you will be prompted to 'turn on phone', 'connect phone to cable', then 'connect cable to USB port on PC'. Do it.

6.) 'Phone Setup' then starts installing needed drivers. It will then try to detect your phone. If it does not detect it, allow it to launch 'live update' to try to get your drivers and then redect your phone.

Step 6 is IMPORTANT. It will 'try' to detect your phone TWICE. Allow it to go through it's process.

7.) when it cannot detect it for the second time, you will be prompted to select your phone and drivers. Choose CDMA from the list on the left and then choose V3cm from the list on the right. then click Next.

It will go through it's detect process again, but should find it this time. If it did, you will get a 'Congratulation!' screen displayed. Do not click on anything as the next screen will display automatically - at least mine did.

8.) The 'Phone Setup' screen will display. this puts the MPT Phone icon on the desktop. Watch the 'phone screen' as it will show 'initializing phone, please standby ...' This may take a minute or two.

Once it connects or finishes initializing; in the upper left corner of the MPT phone screen it will show a strength meter when it connects. The upper right hand corner, will show the strength of your battery. Using your mouse you can you the full function of the MPT phone keys to make calls, end calls, check your mail, etc...

Also note that the options: phonebook, calendar, multimedia studio, synchronizing and txt messaging icons will be grayed out until you move your mouse over them.

[z3razerviper]

Originally Posted by rwsrichard

I did a search on "RAZR stero headsets" and this was the frist thing on the list. It is bluetooth or wireless and 100% stereo.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16875982001

Pretty sure there is others out there.

I dont want to spend that much i just want to use my existing stereo headphones with a standard 2.5mm jack

[Cincyball]

Originally Posted by shrubman

Good thing your life is not dependent on your search efforts. I sought out and bought the following item:

http://www.cellularaccessory.com/syn1505a.html

I don't use it with headphones but run stereo cables to my stereo.

Evan

Didnt you receive this free when you got your phone??? I did, bought the phone July 25,2006. It should have come with it. With that product, u need to buy a 2.5mm plug that accepts 3.5mm headphone jack. The input to that part doesnt accept normal size headphone jacks, so u need to buy the adapter from liek radio shack.

Originally Posted by rwsrichard

I did a search on "RAZR stero headsets" and this was the frist thing on the list. It is bluetooth or wireless and 100% stereo.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16875982001

Pretty sure there is others out there.

I gotta stop you right there Everything you write is usually right on, or damn near close , but the V3M doesnt have the ability to play music thru bluetooth That phone doesnt have A2DP (or something like that). It doesnt have the profile to play music thru bluetooth. It is strictly limited to wired headsets. It sucks, but the V3M doesnt have the ability to transmit music thru bluetooth, so not even a seem edit can change this.

[z3razerviper]

i always get those plug sizes mixed up. Yes i want a 2.5mm to 3.5mm headphone jack. However after reading this forum i am under the impression that I will only get mono out unless I get the correct one.

[shenoums1]

quick question. The charger that came with my v3m has an output of 5v, 850 milliamps. I have an older motorolla charger that fits the phone but is 5 volts, 550 milliamps. Can I use this charger without damaging the phone or battery?

Originally Posted by shenoums1

quick question. The charger that came with my v3m has an output of 5v, 850 milliamps. I have an older motorolla charger that fits the phone but is 5 volts, 550 milliamps. Can I use this charger without damaging the phone or battery?

Yes. It will just take longer to charge it. I have the SAME exact chargers. One came with the phone, the other came with my H500 headset.

I take the 5volt/550ma charger with me, cause it is smaller and easier for me to pack with my school stuff.

[shenoums1]

Sweet, thanks Richard. While I've got your attention, I have another question. When I'm charging the phone using a USB port, should I use USB1 or USB2. I know USB2 runs at a higher voltage and have heard that charging a battery too fast or with too strong a current can shorten its life.

[Cincyball]

Originally Posted by z3razerviper

i always get those plug sizes mixed up. Yes i want a 2.5mm to 3.5mm headphone jack. However after reading this forum i am under the impression that I will only get mono out unless I get the correct one.

I purchased two styles. The 1st one didnt work, the 2nd one did work however. See below.

1) http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=search

Actually, just now am I realizing what an idiot I was, haha. This didnt work b/c it is a mono plug, The sizes were correct, just not in stereo

2) http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=search

This one worked, but sorta makeshift. As u see, there are 2 sets of inputs (my fiancee and I both wanted to to listen) The way to make it work is only put the headphone jack in about 1/2 way. Each side is mono, resulting in stereo. Biut if u only have 1 ste of headphones plugged in on one side, you have to put that jack in about 1/2 way and wiggle it til it comes in stereo, and the nleave it where it is. It was only a few $ instead of buying the actual headset from verizon.

Originally Posted by shenoums1

Sweet, thanks Richard. While I've got your attention, I have another question. When I'm charging the phone using a USB port, should I use USB1 or USB2. I know USB2 runs at a higher voltage and have heard that charging a battery too fast or with too strong a current can shorten its life.

The drivers that are installed when you first plug in your phone, actually regulate the how much your phone gets charged. I only have USB2 on ALL 6 of my computers and 2 laptops.

Never have a problem.

[z3razerviper]

Cincyball I just found this online do you know anyone who has tried it?

http://www.wirelessground.com/momiusb3.html

[shenoums1]

I've been using my razr as a modem to get wireless on my laptop. Does plugging it into a usb2 port make the connection faster, or is something other than the transfer rate of the usb connection the limiting factor?

[shenoums1]

Originally Posted by shenoums1

I've been using my razr as a modem to get wireless on my laptop. Does plugging it into a usb2 port make the connection faster, or is something other than the transfer rate of the usb connection the limiting factor?

Oh yeah, I forgot to ask... can I do the same thing using bluetooth?

[z3razerviper]

Originally Posted by shenoums1

I've been using my razr as a modem to get wireless on my laptop. Does plugging it into a usb2 port make the connection faster, or is something other than the transfer rate of the usb connection the limiting factor?

is that just using the standard $5 wireless web option that uses your mins? If so what keeps verizon from knowing and charging you more?

Originally Posted by z3razerviper

Cincyball I just found this online do you know anyone who has tried it?

http://www.wirelessground.com/momiusb3.html

Should not be any problem. Just be careful 'who' you order from.