Samsung T809

[rclott]

I just got this phone last week. I'm very pleased with it, but I have a few things I would like to get answered. Is there any users forum I can go to to talk with other T809 owners?

-Chris

[Matt]

This is the best place on WA, but since the phone is new, not many people have it yet!

[AdamGunderson]

I just got that phone. Do you know if its possable to connect to (EDGE) internet on a computer using bluetooth?

[byehello]

if someone is having problems with settin .mp3s as a ringtone then this could be solved by converting the .mp3 into .amr file...the new .amr file will be in ur VOICE LIST folder of SOUND which could be set as a ringtone....this also shrinks the file size which is actually gud!!!

[byehello]

HERE IS THE LINK FROM ONE OF THE FORUM THAT I READ!!

http://www.howardforums.com/showthre...0&page=2&pp=15

I just read in another thread, to set YOUR mp3's as ringtones on the T809, all you have to do is rename the .mp3 file to .3gp, move it to your phone or card, and select the file as the ringtone.
no converting needed or anything... to be clear, make your mp3 ringtone on your pc... then just before you move it to your phone, simply rename the file to .3gp (myringer.3gp for example). even though its still a mp3 file... then select that .3gp filename as a ringtone... and it will work as a ringtone

http://www.howardforums.com/showthre...0&page=2&pp=15

I TRIED THIS BUT IT DIDNT WORK ....I WILL STILL GO WITH THE FIRST THREAD WHICH IS THE .AMR WAY !!!!!

[braindead5400]

It does work, you have to make sure the file extension for mp3 is displayed in windows so that when you edit it, you actually change the files association.

[Rneroty]

I've noticed that Samsung is developing cellular phone with wi-fi, I'm wonder how that works with cellular phones since they're already wireless and it takes a carrier for that to work, now how does wi-fi fit into this. i have a private network set up at my home and i'm wondering how i would incorporate the two???? Can someone help me to understand this?

[Matt]

It is rumored that T-Mobile will offer this combined WiFi/GSM service in 2006. Your phone can attach to your home network, and use your home internet connection for calls. The technology is called UMA:

http://www.umatechnology.org/

http://www.umatechnology.org/overview/index.htm

[ismaelcantu84]

Originally Posted by braindead5400

It does work, you have to make sure the file extension for mp3 is displayed in windows so that when you edit it, you actually change the files association.

hey i need help i know it does work by naming the extension 3gp because when i download the walmart ones when asked to save i rename it there and it works but all the mp3 s i already have when i rename them it just becomes part of the name and doesnt work on my phone it just shows up example: myringer.3gp and when i save them off the web the name will say myringer but no 3gp when i click properties it actually says 3gp under extension so please help

[braindead5400]

I'm not sure what exactly you mean, but for the actual file extension to change, you have to go into folder options and make sure you have windows display the file extension. So you'd see song1.mp3 instead of song1 when you view the file. Once you change the extension, it should give you a warning telling you that if you rename the extension, it may not work properly.

If you have a mac, I don't know how you'd alter the file extension

[ismaelcantu84]

Originally Posted by braindead5400

I'm not sure what exactly you mean, but for the actual file extension to change, you have to go into folder options and make sure you have windows display the file extension. So you'd see song1.mp3 instead of song1 when you view the file. Once you change the extension, it should give you a warning telling you that if you rename the extension, it may not work properly.

If you have a mac, I don't know how you'd alter the file extension

yes thank you that is exactly what i meant see i had the extension hidden folder options thank you for the info

[ismaelcantu84]

does anyone know why when i put my mp4 movies that work on my psp on my phone why does it not play it i mean i plays mp4 format why does it not play the psp format if its mp4 anyone

[ismaelcantu84]

Originally Posted by AdamGunderson

I just got that phone. Do you know if its possable to connect to (EDGE) internet on a computer using bluetooth?

nobody ever replied to your post i think but from what i know the edge network is not up and running yet wont be till sometime this spring but when it is im sure you will be able to use it via bluetooth

[ismaelcantu84]

Also im sure yall already know but i just think is so cool that you cans set your video as caller id for #'s instead of just using a pic and it actually plays when they call use the music video instead of just the ringtone something new hugh

[trackstr816]

Whtz Up! I've tried both the (.amr) & (.3gp) methods for my t809 ringtones, and the .amr method works but the sound is terrible, and the .3gp method isn't going to well. Every time i try to change the mp3 to 3gp it goes right back to mp3 when its transfering. Is there anybody that is willing to give more specific instructions. THANK YOU

C.REED

[ismaelcantu84]

Originally Posted by trackstr816

Whtz Up! I've tried both the (.amr) & (.3gp) methods for my t809 ringtones, and the .amr method works but the sound is terrible, and the .3gp method isn't going to well. Every time i try to change the mp3 to 3gp it goes right back to mp3 when its transfering. Is there anybody that is willing to give more specific instructions. THANK YOU

C.REED

your problably doing what i was doing wrong this works go open your folder with your mp3 songs when your window is open ( go to tools ->folder options->View -> then uncheck the hide extensions for known file types ) after you do that the mp3 will show the extension ex:songname.mp3 instead of just songname you then rightclick rename and just erase .mp3 and put .3gp when you do that a pop up box will apear and say (if you change a file name extension, the file may become unusable. are you sure you want to change it ) click yes and tadda is done then if not already on your phone copy paste it to your phone using your phone as usb mass storage don't use it as a modem as it will take to long to transfer. you dont need to use the samsung studio pc.. uhh unless you don't have windows if you have a mac im not sure how to do that ..

[ismaelcantu84]

Originally Posted by trackstr816

Whtz Up! I've tried both the (.amr) & (.3gp) methods for my t809 ringtones, and the .amr method works but the sound is terrible, and the .3gp method isn't going to well. Every time i try to change the mp3 to 3gp it goes right back to mp3 when its transfering. Is there anybody that is willing to give more specific instructions. THANK YOU

C.REED

Oh in case you do have mac or even if you don't just a tip go to walmart.com then look for any song you like or cd when the cd pops up it lets you listen to most songs instead of clicking on the listen right click and go to save target as when your saving it you have to name it just name it the song.3gp and save it and then it will work even if you have mac or windows also it plays for 30 sec perfect seeing as thats the longest the ringer rings and its only 236kb and is still mp3 quality and format so then your able to have a whole lot more ringtones on your phone only copy the whole mp3 songs that you want to listen to on your phone no need to have the whole song for just a ringtone seeing as it don't play out anyway

[stphany15]

i have tried every method to make my mp3 files into ringtone but none of them are working for me i was wondering if anyone could help me. i tried changing it to .3gp and .amr but that doesn't seem to work for me either.

[ismaelcantu84]

Originally Posted by stphany15

i have tried every method to make my mp3 files into ringtone but none of them are working for me i was wondering if anyone could help me. i tried changing it to .3gp and .amr but that doesn't seem to work for me either.

It's right before your post in detail how to do it step by step well the last 2 before yours in detail i don't understand did you not read it before your post or you tried it and it still doesn't work for you

[mystyal2k5]

i might get this phone but i need so help first. if u get a bigger memory card can u extend the play on the video recorder. for example if u can only record 30sec. on the standard. can u upgrade the memory and record for 2min?? and can u put what u recorded on your phone on the internet through your computer??? alot of help will be thanked

[ismaelcantu84]

Originally Posted by mystyal2k5

i might get this phone but i need so help first. if u get a bigger memory card can u extend the play on the video recorder. for example if u can only record 30sec. on the standard. can u upgrade the memory and record for 2min?? and can u put what u recorded on your phone on the internet through your computer??? alot of help will be thanked

The phone comes with about 75 mb of internal memory and it records unlimited or as long as you can which is alot ex: i recorded for about 12 min in normal QVGA (320x240) and it only took up 8 MB so you do the math and yes you can then move them to your memory card and then to your computer and watch or send them through the net just make sure its on normal when you record and not picture message

[ismaelcantu84]

Im working on a wap site for our phone so you can download 30 sec ringtones , animated wallpaper , 30 sec mp3, and even mp4 video directly from tzones to your phone and save and ready to use so far got short video but full size to work mp3, and animated wallpaper still working on the 3gp ringtones but just started this morning if anyones interested in the site post me and ill post the address

[mystyal2k5]

Originally Posted by ismaelcantu84

The phone comes with about 75 mb of internal memory and it records unlimited or as long as you can which is alot ex: i recorded for about 12 min in normal QVGA (320x240) and it only took up 8 MB so you do the math and yes you can then move them to your memory card and then to your computer and watch or send them through the net just make sure its on normal when you record and not picture message

thanxs for the input. but i have another question. can u upgrade the internal memory from a store. to like 512 mbs????

[ismaelcantu84]

Originally Posted by mystyal2k5

thanxs for the input. but i have another question. can u upgrade the internal memory from a store. to like 512 mbs????

No you can't i have a 512 mb card but as far as upgrading the internal memory thats not possible thats what the memory card is for only external upgrades maybe in the future they'll hack something up

[mystyal2k5]

Originally Posted by ismaelcantu84

No you can't i have a 512 mb card but as far as upgrading the internal memory thats not possible thats what the memory card is for only external upgrades maybe in the future they'll hack something up

so with the external memory upgrade u can make you clips alot longer correct??

[ismaelcantu84]

Originally Posted by mystyal2k5

so with the external memory upgrade u can make you clips alot longer correct??

the external memory does not help you record longer because it is recorded directly to your phone but don't worry you could problably record a video for over 40 min to an hour on the phone then move it to your memory card so you your phone memory is free and i doubt youll ever need to record longer than that just buy the phone its worth every penny trust me

[ismaelcantu84]

And another thing you can watch movies from your memory card for example i have irobot the whole movie on my phone divx quality and i can watch it full screen so if you worried bout that no need even if you could upgrade the internal memory there's really no need the memory slot works just fine plus it would make the phone slower ....just a tip

[mystyal2k5]

Originally Posted by ismaelcantu84

And another thing you can watch movies from your memory card for example i have irobot the whole movie on my phone divx quality and i can watch it full screen so if you worried bout that no need even if you could upgrade the internal memory there's really no need the memory slot works just fine plus it would make the phone slower ....just a tip

you've been a good help thanx

[mystyal2k5]

sooooooooo with the memory card i can put it in the computer and save a bunch of stuff from my computer on it and put what i had on my computer on my phone such as movies??? sorry for the million questions but it is a 300dollat phone i've had the sidekick2 and loved it so i gotta ask questions about this 1 also

[anton2g]

im sorry i have a load of questions

well how did you compress movies to watch on the cell, and how big are they (megabytes?)
and how do you convert your plane CDs to mp3s?
and how many songs fit on a 512mb card?