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rickhtoo
Posts: 11
Phone Model:
Motorola MPx220
Service Provider:
Cingular |
 
Tue Feb 22, 2005 3:42 am |
I've seen a lot of posts explaining how to do this, but is it possible on the x220? I have NOT been able to do it yet, and I've tried everything. All the restrictions I've read about so far don't exist, but the one of not being able to use MP3's is apparently true. Something seems very wrong about that, a friggin SMARTPHONE that can double as an MP3 player, and can't use MP3's for ringtones?? That's absurd! The ONLY formats I've been able to use is mid, and (now get ready) WAV! Give me a friggin break.. wtf? Wav ringtones work like a charm and can be any length you want... wtf? Something is really wrong here, if anyone can offer a reasonable explaination for why they did this, I would appreciate it.. Better yet, how can I make mp3's work?
I read a suggestion on changing the extension from mp3 to mid. Doesn't work.. mp3 to wav? Doesn't work.. It sees them , but only play a error tone.. And Java games? Don't get me started on that one please..
HELP!
Rick 
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thedeportee
Posts: 11
Phone Model:
518
Service Provider:
393 |
Tue Mar 01, 2005 10:34 am |
| rickhtoo wrote: | I've seen a lot of posts explaining how to do this, but is it possible on the x220? I have NOT been able to do it yet, and I've tried everything. All the restrictions I've read about so far don't exist, but the one of not being able to use MP3's is apparently true. Something seems very wrong about that, a friggin SMARTPHONE that can double as an MP3 player, and can't use MP3's for ringtones?? That's absurd! The ONLY formats I've been able to use is mid, and (now get ready) WAV! Give me a friggin break.. wtf? Wav ringtones work like a charm and can be any length you want... wtf? Something is really wrong here, if anyone can offer a reasonable explaination for why they did this, I would appreciate it.. Better yet, how can I make mp3's work?
I read a suggestion on changing the extension from mp3 to mid. Doesn't work.. mp3 to wav? Doesn't work.. It sees them , but only play a error tone.. And Java games? Don't get me started on that one please..
HELP!
Rick |
well for starters mpx220 have alot of bugs i havebeen though 5 for the las 2 months since january untim yesterday i had to get a nwe phone i know every thing there is to know about this phone and for mp3 yes it plays mp3 and mine even plays DVD i copy 4 dvd Ful lengh t movies and playing it on my phone when i am in the office or in the train its avery nice thing anyways all youahve to do is get a mp3 file connect your smartphone to the pc and go in my computer ther ewill be the smart phone icon there open it and go to my documents and my music and paste it in there thats all and how to play it just go to START then MORE thanWINDOWS MEDIA and it will bein there just click on the file name and it will start playing if you want to know any other thing about the mpx220 let me know i may be able to help youbetter than teck support my e-mail is
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wat to know more too i can install alot of software in the phone and all have to be done with the USB cable and the sync software the phone comes with i have over 20 games in my phone and the phone is compatable with allfire format too even PDF surprised ?
its compatable with these format too
Windows media file
ASF, WM, WMV, WMA
Video file (Avi, Divx)
MPEG4 (MPEG4,3GP,MA4)
MATROSKA FILE (MKV,MKA)
OGG,OGM,WAV,RMP,PLS,M3U,ASX,WMX,WVX,WAX,MP1,MP2,MP3,MPA,M1V,M4V,AAC,MP EG,MPG,MPV,DAT,
ALL THOSE FILES MY PHONE CAN PLAY WITH THEIS SOFTWARE AND THE SOFTWARE IS FREE TOO ITS CALLED "bETApLAYER vERSION uNSTABLE
IT ALSO PLAYS YOUR MP3 FILES IF YOU DONT WANT THE MEDIA PLAYER TO PLAY IT GOOD LUCK AND ANY MORE HELP E-MAIL ME
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rickhtoo
Posts: 11
Phone Model:
Motorola MPx220
Service Provider:
Cingular |
Wed Mar 02, 2005 11:42 am |
Yes, you are right, it does play mp3's as ringtones, but ONLY for the main ringtone I discovered.. For some reason, the other tone alerts can only use mid or wav.. I'm sure this must be a bug, it doesn't make sense to only allow the main ringtone to use mp3 and not the rest.
As far as games, you can install all games/apps made for smartphones as long as it is not 'application locked'. This should not be the case any longer, Orange discovered that it was not a good idea.
The only problem now is the inability to install any more Java games on it. Although it comes with 2 Java games preinstalled, there is no way to install more.. After much research I found the reason. Microsoft developed an app called 'Redmond Decaf' which is the Java manager for smartphones. It was supposed to be released the beginning of 2004 and on sale for about $10.
Unfortunately, Sun would not license the app for distribution in any way except preinstalled in the phone or device.. This leaves us all screwed when it comes to Java games.. Althouch there is another method (called MIDP), It's not supposed to be very compatable from what I hear. It was developed by IBM for their Mitac device. We all need Redmond Decaf, since it designed for Windows Mobile, but looks like Sun is preventing MS from releasing it.....
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pinayca98
Posts: 2
Phone Model:
mpx220
Service Provider:
cingular |
Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:18 pm |
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I recently bought the motorola mpx220 from cingular about 2 days ago. since then i have been playing around with it. I like the way it looks, i like the camera and bluetooth and etc. But i am having a hard time using it. Is there any way someone can help me with this phone? like how to get mp3 ringtones, and all them good stuff. Pls reply back to this blog or email me (-edited-) or even IM me . I would really appreciate it. Thank you!
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Jpantoga
Posts: 2
Phone Model:
Motorola MPx220
Service Provider:
Cingular Wireless |
Sat Mar 05, 2005 9:34 pm |
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ok, if you guys would RTFM(read the f-ing manual), you wouldn't be having this problem. What you do is open up the ActiveSync app on your computer, then hit the explore button. From there you open Storage, then Application Data, then Sounds. You save your file in Sounds. Then you sync back to your phone and voila! You've got mp3 ringtones. Wasn't that complicated, eh?
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rickhtoo
Posts: 11
Phone Model:
Motorola MPx220
Service Provider:
Cingular |
Sun Mar 06, 2005 1:42 am |
| Jpantoga wrote: | | ok, if you guys would RTFM(read the f-ing manual), you wouldn't be having this problem. What you do is open up the ActiveSync app on your computer, then hit the explore button. From there you open Storage, then Application Data, then Sounds. You save your file in Sounds. Then you sync back to your phone and voila! You've got mp3 ringtones. Wasn't that complicated, eh? |
You guys? Well except for the last reply, we already knew that. The problem is, only the main ringtone can play mp3's, the other alert tones can't see the mp3's.. This is what throws many people off, if you first try something other than the main ringtone to play an mp3, it won't work. I did a lot of mp3 editing to try and make a compatable mp3 tone, only to find out it was working the whole time, but I wasn't selecting them using the main ringtone...
The phone has many bugs, we are gradually discovering them. I have also noticed the battery contacts are flaky. I love the phone, but I have definately noticed a few negatives. The weak sound output is another annoying problem, especially with mp3's. Let's face it, the speakers in cell phones are designed for voice range only, and getting hi fidelity is tough to do. The speaker does a nice job of reproducing highs, but lows are a waste of energy, you can never reproduce it with these devices. For the phone ringer to be easily heard over normal noise levels, you need a nice loud midi file.. Can't wait for Windows Mobile SP1...
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getterblack
Posts: 2
Phone Model:
MPX220 |
Thu Apr 28, 2005 10:07 am |
sup everyone! i too have the same problem with the "low ringer volume". but i found a solution for this(it worked for me nd a couple of people. ive upgraded my firmware, so my tones are now 25% more louder than before and ive used some mp3 tinkering with some helpfull apps. i dont have any problems using mp3 for my message and other sound options to my mpx220. can you guys post your firmware or manufacturer?
START--->SETTINGS--->ABOUT-->Manufacturer
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veilfore89
Posts: 1396
Phone Model:
Motorola Q9h(GSM), V551(GSM), T720i(GSM), T720g(GSM)(DEAD
), T730(CDMA), Samsung x427m(GSM), Siemens A56i(GSM), E-815(CDMA)
Service Provider:
AT&T Wireless |
Thu Apr 28, 2005 3:06 pm |
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Anyone know why these phones are so problemated??? I always hear complaints on this phone, yet I understand its pleasant when functioning throughly...But yeah elmo has you covered, and if that doesn't work come back we can think of another solution I can Guarantee it.
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rickhtoo
Posts: 11
Phone Model:
Motorola MPx220
Service Provider:
Cingular |
Fri Apr 29, 2005 11:38 am |
| getterblack wrote: | sup everyone! i too have the same problem with the "low ringer volume". but i found a solution for this(it worked for me nd a couple of people. ive upgraded my firmware, so my tones are now 25% more louder than before and ive used some mp3 tinkering with some helpfull apps. i dont have any problems using mp3 for my message and other sound options to my mpx220. can you guys post your firmware or manufacturer?
START--->SETTINGS--->ABOUT-->Manufacturer |
Version 4.21.1088 Build 14315.1.1.2
Radio Version 1.00
Manufacturer: 1.30.0.0
What about yours?
Rick
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veilfore89
Posts: 1396
Phone Model:
Motorola Q9h(GSM), V551(GSM), T720i(GSM), T720g(GSM)(DEAD
), T730(CDMA), Samsung x427m(GSM), Siemens A56i(GSM), E-815(CDMA)
Service Provider:
AT&T Wireless |
Fri Apr 29, 2005 1:01 pm |
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Well I just read theres a recall on these phones so if you haven't modded to seriously and the speaker volume bugs you....trade it in and get a new one when there re-released. Otherwise you can just cut the song to a higher bandwith and push it over with MPT and USB cable.
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