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How do I get mp3 files to my TF to show up on V710?

chrism555

Jan 18, 2005, 2:06 AM
When I access my TF on my PC, I see a Moto file with about 9 sub files. I've tried the obvious and still can't get the files to show up on the phone(V710). I've looked under media gallery and have switched storage devices to TF. I'm just moving standard mp3 files at 128bit. Do I need some special program or what? Do the files need some diff ext or format? The phone is listed as a mp3 player!
Any help please. Thanks.
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dsnelson

Jan 23, 2005, 3:46 PM
chrism555 said:
When I access my TF on my PC, I see a Moto file with about 9 sub files. I've tried the obvious and still can't get the files to show up on the phone(V710). I've looked under media gallery and have switched storage devices to TF. I'm just moving standard mp3 files at 128bit. Do I need some special program or what? Do the files need some diff ext or format? The phone is listed as a mp3 player!
Any help please. Thanks.


They need to go into the following directory:

/motorola/shared/sounds

It seems when the phone formats the tf card it does not create this directory. You may need to create it yourself.

--Dave
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Bristol

Jan 25, 2005, 9:54 AM
Is there any way to get sounds stored on TF card into the phone itself to use as a ringtone? I can see where Verizon might block that function to preserve the Get It Now revenue stream...I sure can't find it.
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Visioneer

Jan 25, 2005, 6:45 PM
Yes -- go to - Media Gallery/Sounds

(Make sure that you are looking at the trans flash memory)If you're not sure scroll down to 'Switch Storage Device' and take a look at what's selected. It might not show up on the screen so keep on scrolling until you see it.

Select the sound that you want to transfer, and then press the center 'MENU' button.

Scroll down to 'MOVE' and select it. You're tune will be moved to the phone memory.

Now - if I haven't missed anything - you should be able to acces the file as a ringtone.
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Bristol

Jan 25, 2005, 8:49 PM
Thank you!
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Bristol

Jan 25, 2005, 11:10 PM
I forgot that the new Verizon flash eliminates the move command. 🤭 😢
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dsnelson

Jan 26, 2005, 12:13 AM
Bristol said:
I forgot that the new Verizon flash eliminates the move command. 🤭 😢


It does??
Then why the heck would anybody flash their phone with it?

--Dave
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Bristol

Jan 26, 2005, 8:31 AM
You can check out the other threads on version .40 and its benefits, but it does solve issues like having the phone audibly ring when a bluetooth headset is on. Superdave has a flash version with the transfer of files from the TF re-enabled. I have been a bit timid to try that versus the official (but borrowed) version of the Verizon flash in case I ever need to bring the phone for service.

Verizon has been sued in California on a class action basis for restricting access to file transfer via Bluetooth while advertising the opposite. Bottom line, they are keeping a closed system to protect their Get It Now developers. If you can't transfer in ringtones from your TF, you have to buy them from a GIN supplier. Supposedly...
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dsnelson

Jan 27, 2005, 8:26 AM
Bristol said:
Bottom line, they are keeping a closed system to protect their Get It Now developers. If you can't transfer in ringtones from your TF, you have to buy them from a GIN supplier. Supposedly...


Well, I got news for them -- I have not and will not use GIN. I'd rather eat rocks and die than use it.

--Dave
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Bristol

Jan 27, 2005, 8:39 AM
It's a major pain, but they are now at least being forthright in announcing they have contracts with their GIN suppliers that prohibit the free exchange of files into the phone. It is not going to be better with the next version, the E815. Caveat emptor...

Try Cingular if you have coverage in the critical places like home. Unfortunately, I don't; only Verizon and Nextel work.
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dsnelson

Jan 28, 2005, 8:36 AM
Bristol said:
Try Cingular if you have coverage in the critical places like home. Unfortunately, I don't; only Verizon and Nextel work.


*sigh*

I've been with Verizon since '98 (actually it was Airtouch Cellular in those days), and except for this nonsense, I actually like them. Great coverage, no matter where I go.

I'd like to pressure them into changing their policy. If everyone flat refused to use GIN, it would wither on the vine.

--Dave
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BMYWIRELESS

Jan 28, 2005, 4:16 PM
I HAVE VERSION 01.30.8F... AM I OK TO TRANSFER FILES FROM TF TO PHONE?
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Bristol

Jan 28, 2005, 4:32 PM
Yes. The transfer was disabled in the "upgrade" release. 😕
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BMYWIRELESS

Jan 28, 2005, 4:33 PM
AWSOME!!! THANKS!!! WHICH IS THE BEST BT HEADSET?
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