WAV file type for Ringtones

[Guest MadSci]

Hi Guys. I've found a treasure trove of interesting WAV files that I'd like to use ofr Ringtones and System Sounds on my new Cingular 2125. ;)

Unfortunatley they all seem to be in an 'unsupported' WAV file format. :cry:

I know there are plenty of programs to change the bitrates etc of sound files, but can anyone tell me what settings are supported for this phone?

Thanks in advance.

MadSci

PS: once I can get them working for the phone, I will reveal the mystery location of the files online! ;)

[Guest Disco Stu]

Generally speaking, wav files have to be PCM format. Bitrates and khz settings seem to be related to volume and quality, but I'm not an expert here :roll: ;)

Windows Sound Recorder (in Start, Programs, Accessories, Entertainment on your PC) will 'Save As' this format. Simon Desser's guide is still the best - here

[Guest Snooginsguy]

Hi Guys.  I've found a treasure trove of interesting WAV files that I'd like to use ofr Ringtones and System Sounds on my new Cingular 2125. ;)

Unfortunatley they all seem to be in an 'unsupported' WAV file format.  :cry:

I know there are plenty of programs to change the bitrates etc of sound files, but can anyone tell me what settings are supported for this phone?

Thanks in advance.

MadSci

PS: once I can get them working for the phone, I will reveal the mystery location of the files online!  ;)

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I found a little trick to this which is quite easy. I simply used Windows Media Player on the PC to transfer the WAV file to the phone, which converts it to a WMA file. Then the tranferred WMA file works just dandy as a ringtone.

[Guest MadSci]

I found a little trick to this which is quite easy.  I simply used Windows Media Player on the PC to transfer the WAV file to the phone, which converts it to a WMA file.  Then the tranferred WMA file works just dandy as a ringtone.

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Sounds sweet, and I know it's supposed to work, but for the life of me I can't get WMP10 to even notice my phone, or the 1Gb memory card therein. :cry: Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance

Martin

[Guest MadSci]

Generally speaking, wav files have to be PCM format. Bitrates and khz settings seem to be related to volume and quality, but I'm not an expert here  :roll:  ;)

Windows Sound Recorder (in Start, Programs, Accessories, Entertainment on your PC) will 'Save As' this format. Simon Desser's guide is still the best - here

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Thanks! This solved it nicely. ;)/

And now (drum roll)...the web source for cool retro WAV files is......

http://www.wavsource.com/

Ton of TV and Movie clips. I've got Lurch from the Addams Family as my ringtone, and loads of other nifty stuff on my mobile now!

Thanks to all who helped out! =D>

MadSci

[Guest Snooginsguy]

Sounds sweet, and I know it's supposed to work, but for the life of me I can't get WMP10 to even notice my phone, or the 1Gb memory card therein.  :cry:  Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance

Martin

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I also had that problem. The way I resolved it was to run a repair on the installation of Activesync on the PC. In other words, go to the Add/Remove Programs panel, pick Activesync, and pick "Change". It'll ask if you want to repair or remove - you want to repair. It'll go thru the repair process, and will restart your PC. After that, WMP should recognize the phone and storage card no sweat.