[Q] Custom Notifcation Sounds

[CNLiberal]

I transferred over my /storage/emulated/0/media folder from my old GNex (CM10.2 M1) to the root of my "SD" card on my Nexus 5 (/sdcard). I rebooted the phone, but the custom ringtones aren't an option when choosing different notification sounds. Here is the folder structure on the N5:

/sdcard/media
/sdcard/media/audio
/sdcard/media/audio/alarms/alarm.mp3
/sdcard/media/audio/notifications/various MP3s here

I've tried moving the files to:

/sdcard/Alarms
/sdcard/Notifications

I then rebooted the phone. The MP3s aren't an option if I choose to browse for them via "Media Storage". I have ES File Explorer installed. I can see the files when I choose ES to browse for the files. Am I not allowed to use MP3s with the built in "Media Storage"?

 

[leobg]

You need to convert them to ogg format. Note if you want them to loop, you need to add special attribute in header. Check here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21947130&postcount=21 for some more details.

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[CNLiberal]

You need to convert them to ogg format. Note if you want them to loop, you need to add special attribute in header. Check here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21947130&postcount=21 for some more details.

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It sounds like the answer to my question is that the built in media "chooser" app cannot see MP3s. Unfortunate. Luckily, I have ES File Explorer that can choose them for me.

I know about the OGG tag. I just don't have any ringtones in OGG format. I know I could do it easily with ffmpeg. Maybe one day when I'm feeling bored. Thanks for the confirmation!