Re: "How to" MP3 your Ringtones for the W580i

johhhny · 12-11-2007, 02:01 PM

Listen, it worked great. I mean im good with computers and new techs but i must have been doing something wrong in the first place. I can now use my mp3s as rings. How cool is that, not having to pay Rogers more money to use a feature thats already on my phone.

Thank you Dalton for your quick response and i'll make sure to check out the new threads on this forum.

Johhhny

zekneptune · 12-13-2007, 07:59 PM

i had the same problem as johnny but when i try to transfer the file from the other folder it wont let me. it has a little key with a line through it. also i was a little confused by what you said about tranfering then disconnecting then moving. any help would be appreciated.

Komrade · 12-21-2007, 05:18 PM

I need help too please.. i followed everything and i can use my ringtones... there's a red line going through them.. what does this mean?

Dalton · 12-21-2007, 05:57 PM

It means your not doing it right. Try again. I just followed my easy to follow instructions and it worked like a charm. I've helped over 20 people (friends) who have the same phone and everything worked perfect for them too.

The red line means it's still blocked by copyright. Try again.

kap_78 · 12-21-2007, 06:45 PM

Hi I just got a W58i from Rogers as well. and I was trying to download the drm packager but when I try to install it, the command box will open for a second and then disapper. nothing happens after that. Is the link still you provided still valid? Would you know what might be the problem.
THanks
Keyur

mdefran23 · 12-21-2007, 10:38 PM

Hello. Thanks for these great instructions, however I am having some trouble transferring the file to my phone. . I was able to transfer to my phone however when I try to select to use as a ringtone it does not allow me to highlight that option, it says cannot be used as a ringtone? what did I do wrong? Thank you

Mike

Dalton · 12-22-2007, 12:17 PM

Ok. Give me a bit as I'm on holidays right now. I shall do what I can to put a video together and stick it on Youtube or something.

I'll check the link to make sure it still works. If it does, you may have to redownload the software and also you'd have to go into your REMOVE APPLICATIONS and remove what's in there now before you try to reinstall it.

UPDATE: Just checked the link, everything seems to work fine. I am using WindowsXP. I'm thinking this may be a problem with Windows Vista. Anyone have success with this via Windows Vista???

tolkien · 12-23-2007, 10:40 AM

Ok i have done as instructed per the instructions, allows me to place on phone bit no options to set as ringtone. i have the w5801 with att i will post few ss incase i missed something.

http://i6.tinypic.com/7xo4ux4.jpg
http://i5.tinypic.com/6xbno5l.jpg
http://i10.tinypic.com/6oawzkx.jpg

blind_stone · 12-23-2007, 02:04 PM

I can't seem to get this to work, I downloaded everything and I have successfullly created the .dm file I think? But when i use the sony ericcson pc software suite my phone isn't showing up properly when I click on the "My w580i" icon the phone or memory stick folders don't show up and I can't transfer any type of file to it either in file transfer mode or phone mode. any ideas??

mdefran23 · 12-23-2007, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalton

Ok. Give me a bit as I'm on holidays right now. I shall do what I can to put a video together and stick it on Youtube or something.

I'll check the link to make sure it still works. If it does, you may have to redownload the software and also you'd have to go into your REMOVE APPLICATIONS and remove what's in there now before you try to reinstall it.

UPDATE: Just checked the link, everything seems to work fine. I am using WindowsXP. I'm thinking this may be a problem with Windows Vista. Anyone have success with this via Windows Vista???

Hey whats up. Not sure if you had a chance to work on this yet. I got an email that you responded again but I don't see anything? thanks

mdefran23 · 12-23-2007, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tolkien

Ok i have done as instructed per the instructions, allows me to place on phone bit no options to set as ringtone. i have the w5801 with att i will post few ss incase i missed something.

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Hello thanks for these pictures. I have done all this and it says cannot be used as a ringtone? no idea what was done wrong. tried to uninstall and install software so many times. no clue. thanks

tolkien · 12-24-2007, 09:13 AM

OK for you guys having problems doing the DRM way or have ATT do this and it WILL work..

Download AVR converter at www.miksoft.net/products/MobAmrCon14-setup.zip
open and install but dont start yet. DL the update @ www.miksoft.net/products/amrUp15.exe update install
Now open up the AVR converter.
Select WAVE/MP3 to AMR
then in first box click browse and find the mp3 you want
in second box click browse and select name and where to save it
then click drop down menu under select MR>select 12.2
then click convert now.

now find the .amr file you made and upload it to your phone via phone mode and my phone explorer
once phone receives avr it will pop up saying use now and you will have option to use as ring tone
its not cd quality but does do the job and will be full length

This was used to make a mp3 as a rington on a se w580i on att service

tavenger5 · 12-24-2007, 02:34 PM

(edited those links for you - sry, that's a amti-spam feature)

Thanks for the tips!

newyorker212 · 12-28-2007, 01:52 PM

I tried the DRM and I still can't use the w580i-AT&T to use mp3 as ringtones.
Any other suggestions, its sad that AT&T blocked this feature on a walkman phone.

tolkien · 12-28-2007, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newyorker212

I tried the DRM and I still can't use the w580i-AT&T to use mp3 as ringtones.
Any other suggestions, its sad that AT&T blocked this feature on a walkman phone.

ATT dont allow over 600kb used to ringtones. Read my post like 2 posts above and try that, pretty sure it will work. Only other method you can do is cut a mp3 done to 30 seconds and use that