Software that blocks 3rd party ringtones?

So this question is plaguing me and I want to know if this is the truth and if there is a way around it.

Two days ago I was mailed a replacement phone for my MOTOROKR after my first one completely just broke down. With my original phone, I was able to make my own ringtones on my computer, bluetooth them over, and then easily set them up as my own custom ringtone without ever having to BUY a ringtone. It was fantastic. It saved me money, plus I could make ringtones from songs that aren't commonly ringtones.

However, after getting my replacement phone, I attempted to do the same thing as I always had with the original phone, but I couldn't. The songs transfer to the phone, they even play on the MP3 player, but it will not let me apply them as a ringtone. After contacting alltel (the first time them telling me it was due to a corrupt file...which clearly couldn't be the case if the phone was PLAYING the file) twice, I was given the answer that the reason I am unable to use these ringtones is because cell phone software has been updated to block these "third party" ringtones, thus only allowing ringtones that have been purchased through the phone.

My questions are as follows:

1. Is this really the case? Are all cell phones going to new software to block homemade ringtones?
2. Is anyone else having these sorts of problems with other versions of phones?
3. Does anyone know a way AROUND this? I hate the preset ringtones that my phone has, and I just can't bring myself to pay $2 for a crappy sounding ringtone that I don't really like when I know I can easily make great sounding ones for free that I love.

thanks guys!

I to have a Moto Rokr from Alltel. Had to get my software updated because of a text messaging problem, and since then I haven't been able to use my homemade ringtones either. I contacted someone I know at Alltel and they told me that their new software is designed to prevent third party ringtones, such as the homemade ringtones we create. She too has a Rokr that she had to replace and is currently in the same situation. Alltel has really disappointed me with this move to block homemade ringtones.

I’m very upset of Alltel/Motorola’s decision to eliminate the option to use my own ringtones. I feel they have ripped everyone off.

Had I purchased a new Ford and taken it in for an oil change, and while leaving learned that Ford decided that they no longer wanted to offer power steering for my new vehicle, I’d be pissed. And I feel this is what Alltel/Motorola has done.

It seems there should be a law against this. Bait and Switch?

Silly question, but what software are you using to upload?

Reason I ask is because I got the new Glimmer and cannot yet find software to do just what you are talking about.

Is it the software that won't allow you to put the ringtones on the phone, or is it the phone itself that won't let you assign your homemade ones? It shouldn't be the phone itself though as its not made by Alltel...

In the menu for choosing a ringtone on my Glimmer it lets me choose a default, or a custom one so I know if I can put a ringtone on the phone then I can assign it to a ringer.

I emailed Alltel and they say they are trying to stop texting ringtones, but like you, I prefer to use my ones rather than the crap Alltel makes and wants us to buy.