MP3 ringtone help

[lprince]

hey everyone
i just got my k790 with Rogers as my carrier. I cant seem to set mp3 files as ring tones. I was told that the program "flash" needs to be installed to my fone to get rid of this problem. If anyone knows the steps and where to get flash please help me out

thanks alot

[ivan182]

Install "Flash" or just flash your phone? :confused: I think that they told you that you've got to flash your phone to get rid of this problem. ;)

[peca89]

I think the problem is something about Digital Rights Management (DRM), at least it was with Vodafone branded SE phones, as I remember. Try to use SE's DRM Packager to put DRM rights to your mp3 so that you can use it as ringtone

DRM Packager can be downloaded here:
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/si...isc/p_misc.jsp

[lprince]

Install "Flash" or just flash your phone? :confused: I think that they told you that you've got to flash your phone to get rid of this problem. ;)

Hey i think its jus flashing my fone lol:confused:

[lprince]

I think the problem is something about Digital Rights Management (DRM), at least it was with Vodafone branded SE phones, as I remember. Try to use SE's DRM Packager to put DRM rights to your mp3 so that you can use it as ringtone

DRM Packager can be downloaded here:
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/si...isc/p_misc.jsp

hey thanks for the reply, i tried it but still no luck:confused: , i think it just simply has to be flashed, if you have any idea of the steps to the process and where to get the files, let me know. thanks:)

[hunter2003]

Do a search for tutorial on reflashing your phone.

My daughter had a vodaphone SE handset and it would only allow the use of mp3 ringtones d/loaded from the vodaphone site as ringtones. Is a restriction in the vodaphone version of the firmware on your phone.

Only way to get rid of it is to get rid of the branding/locking of the phone by the carrier you purchased it from.

[erichau]

I have the same problem... But i think you should wait after the warranty is over cuz if anything happens youre screwed @.@

[GRCM]

Hi there you guys, :cool: have you thought about editing the file in any sound editing program like SoundForge (the best PC program, the best overall being the Mac-only program ProTools - and as expensive as it gets -).

I know for a fact that there are a few sound-editing programs around there that allow you to only edit a 1min song - just what you need for a ringtone!! - , and some others that are entirely free but haven´t got features as great as the payed ones.

Anyway, try to open these mp3s on these programs and re-converting them, in many cases it´s possible.

Step-by-step: 1st - edit the file, reconverting it as a new mp3 file (and also a smaller one, unless you´re bad enough to only answer the phone when the music ends... ;) ); 2nd - use SE DRM Packager on the new mp3 you created; 3rd - tranfer it to your device; 4th - voilà!

[GRCM]

This is a complete howto found at MyForum.Lasyk.net (http://myforum.lasyk.net/archive/ind.../t-11059.html). If I am breaking any forum rules, delete this post and warn me as I´ll never do this again. :eek: But if I´m not, I´m only quoting it here because I found it very useful and capable of answering this entire thread questions. :)

"Step 1.

Download (lasyk link) and install the Sony Ericsson Digital Rights Management Packager


Step 2.
Select a mp3 you would like to protect. In this example we will use a small mp3 sound effect.
(lasyk link)

Step 3.
Run : SE : DRM Packager
Start->Programs-> Sony Ericsson-> DRM Packager-> DRM Packager
Go to File, add files and select the mp3 you saved from the link above.

Step 4. (Configuration)
Go to Options -> Configuration -> and select combined delivery and click OK

Step 5 (Rights)
Go to Options -> Rights
Please fill in the following information:
Content ID: myForumExample
@ : Wakigawa.net (or other)
Enable right = checked
Start time checked and date set to December 6, 2006
End time checked and date set to December 6, 2007
click OK

Step 6 Creating the dm file(s)
Click on Create DRM content
Now you can send this file to your device , you will be able to set this mp3 as a ringtone

Important note : The mp3 is saved using the dm extension. You must send SONG.dm and not SONG.mp3 !!!!!!! (my personal exclamations)
Output

(lasyk link)

* The values used in this example are imaginary ;)

(lasyk link about keywords) "

[B]==> as I stated before, edit your file BEFORE doing this in any sound editing programs if it still doesn´t work. Then it WILL work![/B]

[paolot]

This is a complete howto found at MyForum.Lasyk.net (http://myforum.lasyk.net/archive/ind.../t-11059.html). If I am breaking any forum rules, delete this post and warn me as I´ll never do this again. :eek: But if I´m not, I´m only quoting it here because I found it very useful and capable of answering this entire thread questions. :)

"Step 1.

Download (lasyk link) and install the Sony Ericsson Digital Rights Management Packager


Step 2.
Select a mp3 you would like to protect. In this example we will use a small mp3 sound effect.
(lasyk link)

Step 3.
Run : SE : DRM Packager
Start->Programs-> Sony Ericsson-> DRM Packager-> DRM Packager
Go to File, add files and select the mp3 you saved from the link above.

Step 4. (Configuration)
Go to Options -> Configuration -> and select combined delivery and click OK

Step 5 (Rights)
Go to Options -> Rights
Please fill in the following information:
Content ID: myForumExample
@ : Wakigawa.net (or other)
Enable right = checked
Start time checked and date set to December 6, 2006
End time checked and date set to December 6, 2007
click OK

Step 6 Creating the dm file(s)
Click on Create DRM content
Now you can send this file to your device , you will be able to set this mp3 as a ringtone

Important note : The mp3 is saved using the dm extension. You must send SONG.dm and not SONG.mp3 !!!!!!! (my personal exclamations)
Output

(lasyk link)

* The values used in this example are imaginary ;)

(lasyk link about keywords) "

[B]==> as I stated before, edit your file BEFORE doing this in any sound editing programs if it still doesn´t work. Then it WILL work![/B]

i used this method 2 weeks ago, probably the easiest and simplest way.