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T809 Ringtone problem I havnt seen discussed

Discussion in 'SAMSUNG' started by Infinitron, Jan 19, 2006.

  1. Infinitron

    Infinitron New Member

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    Ok, so I'm sure most of you have read everything about making your mp3's as ringtones, but I still cannot seem to get this working. I first changed my phone to "mass storage" in the usb options, but this only lets me add files to the memory card. This is great, but I cant seem to select any files from my memory card as a ringtone. So when I change my phone to "modem" instead of "mass storage", I am able to connect using the software that came with the phone. In the "phone explorer" program, I can see the onboard phone memory, and can even transfer *.mp3 files to the music folder, but when I go to use the *.3gp trick, it says "unkown file type" and wont let me transfer my (for example music.3gp) file to the music folder. I can transfer the *.3gp file to "other files", but this way I cannot select it as a ringtone. Also, if I transfer a regular *.mp3 file to the music folder on the phone's memory, I can see it, but cant select it as my ringtone (its greyed out). So anyways, what I'm asking is, how did you guys transfer the *.3gp file onto your phone's "music" folder without it giving you the "unknown file type" error? I know this is long, but I want to give as much detail as possible for the best response. Thanks!
     
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    Well, Ive figured out my own problem. In case anyone else is curious, once the *.3gp files are transfered onto your memory card into the "music" folder, you can go to Fun & Apps > Memory Card > Music, then under options: Set As > Ringtone, and it will transfer the file from your memory card to the phone memory, and can be used as a ringtone. Cheers!
     
    #2 Infinitron, Jan 19, 2006
  3. kamranhussan3023

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    :confused: i dont knw how to save it as .3gp. can any one help plz i knw it so stupid but whn i save it as .3gp, after i saved it,it says 3gpp Content. so little help plz
     
    #3 kamranhussan3023, Jan 29, 2006
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    please help!..i'm having trouble setting my mp3 to ringtones....i've read all the threads did all the steps like making sure ext file box is unchecked,usb mass, changing .mp3 to .3gp or .amr....my problem is that ive trasferred my songs to my phone but the songs are nowhere to be found...i checked my file manager and memory card ....please help thanks!!
     
    #5 zonum18, Mar 18, 2006
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    I have the same problem as Zonum18. I hook up the USB cord from my computer to my phone. I open the "open folder" and click and transfer my MP3 song from my computer to my phone. I then unhook my phone and computer and when I look on my phone, it does not show up. Can someone help me? My email address is SPYDMAN00786@comcast.net
     
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  7. Kuhjaay

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    SPYDAMAN and zonum - have you had any luck?

    The only item I can suggest is to install the Samsung PC Studio 3 software. Set your phone to "modem" for the USB connection and connect with the software.
    Then use the "Manage Files" option and copy the .3GP (renamed only from .MP3) files to the "Other Files" folder.

    Once you disconnect your phone, to "Fun & Apps" - "File Manager" - "Memory Card" - "Other Files" and you should see your .3GP files here!
    Highlight the .3GP file you want and click Options and then go to "Set As Ringtone". Hope this helps.
     
    #7 Kuhjaay, Apr 26, 2006
  8. shirokimura

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    how do i make the quality better on my ringtones from 3g??
     
    #8 shirokimura, May 20, 2006
  9. super5deng

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    someone PLEASE help me!
    i`ve had the samsung t809 for about..
    3 months now && i`m STILL having problems
    uploading songs to become ringtones on my phone!
    i finally found a program that allows me to convert
    mp3 files into 3gp files but i can`t figure out how to
    transfer the 3gp file into the phone!
    and when i tried to transfer it using the program that
    comes with the phone, the 3gp option wasn`t there
    so i wasn`t able to upload them.. :(
    another thing is..
    when i convert my mp3 files into 3gp files
    it doesn`t let me cut out 3o seconds of the
    song i want as the ringtone. it just converts the whole
    entire song. [ i use ImTOO 3GP Video Converter ]
    someone please help me!
     
    #9 super5deng, Oct 19, 2006
  10. bronze

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    super5deng-

    ok, quick and dirty. on your phone, have it set to USB MASS STORAGE. When you plug it into the usb cable, it should(assuming youre using windows xp) be selectable in My Computer as a Removable drive, and will have 5 folder contained(Images, Videos, Music, Sounds, Other Files).

    As for your 3gp problem. My method was as follows, and has yet to fail me yet.

    If youre using the PC Studio 3 that came with your phone, you can use the sound editor to cut your file down to 30 seconds. you wont be able to save as a 3gp from here, but instead save your edited sound as a mp3. from there, go ahead and use whatever 3gp converter you wish(i use quicktime pro), and convert the edited mp3 file to 3gp. Alternately, you can just change the extension of the edited mp3 from *.mp3 to *.3gp(in order to do this, you MUST have file extensions viewable in windows explorer OR use the command prompt). From there, transfer it to the 'Music' folder on your phone.

    I must make it clear, DO NOT use the program that came with the phone for transferring files. It sucks. Instead, find the removable drive as stated earlier.

    If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

    shirokimura-

    Depends on how youre converting the file, how good the source was, ect. All of my ringtones sound great, so if the source you are using is crappy(ex: <128kbps mp3 files) then youre probably not going to get a very good resultant 3gp ringtone.
     
    #10 bronze, Oct 21, 2006
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  12. biggdogg199

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    I did everything that i was suppos to do with the converting mp3 to 3gp and my t-809 lets me set it as a ringtone but when the phone rings it dosent make any noise,every thing works the names come up on the screen and everything it just donsent make any sound can anbody help me
    thanks!!!!!!!!
     
    #12 biggdogg199, Jan 3, 2007
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