How do I choose an MP3/WAV file for Incoming SMS alert?

[kruze]

I guess the title pretty much sums up my question :) but just to let you know what I've done so far I'll explain fully.

I've been dropping my audio files into the 'Rings' directory for my ringtones without problem. I can then assign these with Start-->Settings-->Phone.

However my dilemma arises when I wish to use a personal audio file as my incoming SMS tone. I've tried copying these to both 'Rings' and also to 'My Music' (although anywhere would be ok I'm sure?). When I try to select an audio file from Start-->Sounds & Notifications-->Notifications I can't see any of my audio files in the 'Event' list to choose for 'Messagin: New Text Message'.

Can you help? Thx in advance.

ROM : 1.40.00 WWE
Radio : 1.12.00
EXT : 1.40.176 WWE

[MrPhilly]

I guess the title pretty much sums up my question :) but just to let you know what I've done so far I'll explain fully.

I've been dropping my audio files into the 'Rings' directory for my ringtones without problem. I can then assign these with Start-->Settings-->Phone.

However my dilemma arises when I wish to use a personal audio file as my incoming SMS tone. I've tried copying these to both 'Rings' and also to 'My Music' (although anywhere would be ok I'm sure?). When I try to select an audio file from Start-->Sounds & Notifications-->Notifications I can't see any of my audio files in the 'Event' list to choose for 'Messagin: New Text Message'.

Can you help? Thx in advance.

ROM : 1.40.00 WWE
Radio : 1.12.00
EXT : 1.40.176 WWE

Try reading the instruction manual..

Start\Sounds & Notifications\Notifications Tab\

User drop down menu to get to Messaging: New Next Message.. Make sure the 'Tick Box' is filled in and use drop down menu to change sound.

If you desire a custom sound, put custom .wma sound into "Windows" on PPC.

Hope this helps..?

Cheers!

[kruze]

After searching for the present notification samples (namely Alarm1, Alarm2 etc...) and finding these within the windows directory of the handset I simply decided I'd store my audio files in the 'Windows' directory to see if they appeared in the 'Event' list.

Tada! I now have funky audio files for my incoming SMS tone. Hope this helps anyone else having difficulty with this problem.

[kruze]

Try reading the instruction manual..

Try reading my post :P j/k

As I mentioned I can change the Event sound for Windows actions but I want a personal audio file to be used instead. I since worked it out but you managed to get your reply in before I posted mine :D

I haven't got a manual btw it was an eBay PDA2K purchase and came with no manual :( a little annoying being a PPC noob but easy enough to use anyway. Just need to find some regedit tools now and see what's really under the bonnet!

Thx for your reply btw ;)

[MrPhilly]

I haven't got a manual btw it was an eBay PDA2K purchase and came with no manual :( a little annoying being a PPC noob but easy enough to use anyway. Just need to find some regedit tools now and see what's really under the bonnet!

Thx for your reply btw ;)

It's not got everything but try here.. It's on the T-Mobile UK site..

http://www.manuals.t-mobile.co.uk/start.asp?manual=844

[kruze]

The online manual is VERY HANDY, thanks for that link *bookmarked*

I'll probably d/l the pages and reference images to use offline incase T-Mobile suddenly decide to remove the pages one day (knowing my luck this week).

I'm actually unable to register fully with http://www.clubimate.com as the PDA2K is pre-owned and consequently I need to pay $59.99 to get access to updates and downloads. Which unfortunately for me includes manuals and ROM upgrades. So again I can't thank you enough for the MDAIII link ;)

You are a star!

[MrPhilly]

The online manual is VERY HANDY, thanks for that link *bookmarked*

I'll probably d/l the pages and reference images to use offline incase T-Mobile suddenly decide to remove the pages one day (knowing my luck this week).

I'm actually unable to register fully with http://www.clubimate.com as the PDA2K is pre-owned and consequently I need to pay $59.99 to get access to updates and downloads. Which unfortunately for me includes manuals and ROM upgrades. So again I can't thank you enough for the MDAIII link ;)

You are a star!

I wouldn't worry about the clubimate registration as, if required, an i-mate ROM update would proabably be posted in here..

Regarding the Manual, it's probably best to made it usable off-line as I'm not too sure how long the On-line manual will be available.. They've recently stopped selling the MDA3, you know!

Enjoy the BA!

Cheers!

[virus247]

i was trying to do the same..but it doesn't seem to work
i copied both versions *.wma and *.wav..in /windows
but it still does not come in the list..though it comes in the incoming call list
im using wm5..though i doubt that should make a difference

[virus247]

hello??

[virus247]

seems no one knows !! i dont think its that tough?! i tried changing the registery value to the location of the file
still does not work