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Can I mod my w810i to do the following?
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Posted by: kanezfan

I want to be able to use any mp3 on the phone or mem card as a ringtone. I can't right now, there's gotta be a way to mod the phone to allow this right?

Also, when I use the phone connected to my car stereo, I have to turn the stereo up really loud, much louder than when I connect my MP3 player. Can you mod the phone to play louder or something?

Thanks

Posted by: AlvinYang

u might be able to use any mp3 u want on the phone and mem card if u search the forum...

Posted by: MP

search "w810i mp3 ring tone" you will have to do some work.

Posted by: kanezfan

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Originally Posted by AlvinYang

u might be able to use any mp3 u want on the phone and mem card if u search the forum...

Thanks, I did search the forums and there are a lot of threads that come up with hundreds of responses and when you're pretty new to this stuff, it can be somewhat overwhelming...

But thanks for renewing my faith in humanity bub. It's people like you that make getting out of bed such a miserable experience.

Posted by: kanezfan

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Originally Posted by mattsW810i

search "w810i mp3 ring tone" you will have to do some work.

Thanks, what about my second question? Is there a way to do something about the volume too? When the song I'm listening to ends, it's loud hum city lol.

Posted by: MP

This link will have all of the answers you seek. The reason that there are so many threads about this is because people ask the same questions then get off topic and the thread grows and grows with no good support. DA_G has been very helpfully, but his thread is getting very big (and gets overwhelming). Maybe try reading the first page / read me file then jump to the end and read the last 10 pages or so.
You can install custom acoustic files that will raise the volume, install all kinds of flash themes, strip out the crap that your provider has installed, install custom camera drivers (they do help).

It just takes a little effort on your part to read a little "bub".
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1107585 - Free

Posted by: kanezfan

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Originally Posted by mattsW810i

This link will have all of the answers you seek. The reason that there are so many threads about this is because people ask the same questions then get off topic and the thread grows and grows with no good support. DA_G has been very helpfully, but his thread is getting very big (and gets overwhelming). Maybe try reading the first page / read me file then jump to the end and read the last 10 pages or so.
You can install custom acoustic files that will raise the volume, install all kinds of flash themes, strip out the crap that your provider has installed, install custom camera drivers (they do help).

It just takes a little effort on your part to read a little "bub".
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1107585 - Free

Thank you. My original reply wasn't directed at you, but rather at alvin. Sorry for any misunderstanding.

Posted by: AlvinYang

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Originally Posted by kanezfan

Thank you. My original reply wasn't directed at you, but rather at alvin. Sorry for any misunderstanding.

its the same thing... search the god damn forum its ppl like u who make same threads over and over again...maybe tats y u can't find ur answer i have answered that same question over and over again...search
thx matt for backing me up...

ppl like u expect so much from others... u post a thread and u want ur answers... serach and u can find it....

Posted by: MP

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Originally Posted by kanezfan

Thank you. My original reply wasn't directed at you, but rather at alvin. Sorry for any misunderstanding.

You will get more help being nice than short snappy comments like that (FYI).
Most of the people here are willing to help but the multiple thread thing comes up all the time (you your self will get irritated with it).
Try to point them in the rite direction rather than giving them the answer.

Posted by: kanezfan

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Originally Posted by AlvinYang

relax.. it's only the internet

Posted by: AlvinYang

rofl... i just thought about posting some links to answer ur question.... i'm not even worked up or anything ur the one whose saying how i make ppl miserable...

Posted by: AlvinYang

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Originally Posted by mattsW810i

excatly wat i was doing point the guy in the right direction just used his first line and told him to search to find his answer...

w/e...if he feels like i'm not helping him i dunt care i tried to hlep ovbiously i'm not welcome here in this thread so goodluck finding help...

Posted by: kanezfan

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Originally Posted by AlvinYang

rofl... i just thought about posting some links to answer ur question.... i'm not even worked up or anything ur the one whose saying how i make ppl miserable...

you win at teh intarwebnet. happy now? lol... Why did you even post in the first place? I don't get that, if it annoys you so much, why do you even bother to reply lol. whatever man, have a good life.

Posted by: ace587

it jst saves you from being flamed, but if u want the regular posters here to gang upon you then go ahead, did u read the forums rules first before posting?

Posted by: MP

here we go again. LOL

Posted by: WingZero2309

lol yall need to chill. it's a forum, where people ASK stuff. if you don't feel like answering it, then don't, simple as that. Stop complaining "i have seen this same topic over and over blablablabla".
What's the point of a forum if all people are expected to do is search, theres no more interaction at all between people then, completely defeating the purpose of a help forum.

Posted by: -Paradigm-

alright..well..i can give you the easy answer for your first question:
the easiest way to make an mp3 as a ring tune is to convert it using the drm packager. this step is instant and does not take long. i believe you can shorten mp3s aswell, but using the drm packager would be a whole lot easier.
it can be downloaded here:
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/g....do?docId=76997
(verification is case sensitive)

as for the sound volume when attached to your radio, i have the same issue with my ipod. best bet is just to turn up the volume to full on the phone, then adjust as needed on the radio. the phone volume can be increased but this would involve flashing your phone which, unless you have a use for all the other features. would be impractical for you and not needed.

-cheers.

Posted by: randomtask77

What are you using to connect the W810 to your car stereo?

I was using the MMC-60 music cable by Sony Ericsson and I found it weird that the volume output of my K750 (non walkman SE phone) connected to my car stereo was a lot louder compared to my W850.

Unfortunately, I don't think that there is a remedy for this problem, and it doesn't seem like a lot of people has had this experience so you're just going to have to bite the bullet and live with the low volume output (or turn your radio's volume absurdly high).

But if use a bluetooth adapter I get somewhat better volume output, but unfortunately since the W810 doesn't support A2DP, you can't replicate the same results.

Posted by: kanezfan

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Originally Posted by randomtask77

What are you using to connect the W810 to your car stereo?

I was using the MMC-60 music cable by Sony Ericsson and I found it weird that the volume output of my K750 (non walkman SE phone) connected to my car stereo was a lot louder compared to my W850.

Unfortunately, I don't think that there is a remedy for this problem, and it doesn't seem like a lot of people has had this experience so you're just going to have to bite the bullet and live with the low volume output (or turn your radio's volume absurdly high).

But if use a bluetooth adapter I get somewhat better volume output, but unfortunately since the W810 doesn't support A2DP, you can't replicate the same results.

I bought this "box" that plugs in to my honda civic's proprietary connector which is where you'd normally plug in a CD changer input. On the other side of the box is the standard RCA red and white plugs, where I have a stereo mini-Y cable connected. The cable has a 3.5mm jack on one end, which I plug in to my MP3 player's headphone jack, or in this case, the W810i's headset dongle.

The "box" does nothing but trick the stereo into thinking that a 6 disc CD changer is connected to it, which allows me to use the CD changer mode. I went this way because I'd tried the FM modulator boxes and I hated the quality. This way it sounds perfect.

I've been reading up on some of the mods and it looks like there may be a way to make the phone itself louder. I'll post back here with hopefully a tale of success O.o

Posted by: MP

I do the same thing with the same equipment. You still have to turn it up 3 or 4 clicks with the modded acoustics. (mp3's are still louder than phone calls). I usually have mp3 vol on the phone set about 80% then phone call volume @ 100%.

Posted by: MP

BTW send some of the FL sun up here!
Rain Rain Rain Rain........

Posted by: randomtask77

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Originally Posted by kanezfan

Yeah, I've read that the FM transmitter wasn't that great, so I opted not to go that route.

I'm using a Kenwood stereo receiver and it has the RCA auxiliary inputs, so I just used the MMC-60 cable straight from the phone to the back of the headunit and works great.

Unfortunately, the problem with SE's proprietary connector is that over extended periods of use, the connector tends to get loose. This is why I now opt for the bluetooth connection (I'm using a bluetooth audio controller) paired with my phone and use that to play music through my car speakers.

Posted by: jlees

I have to agree somewhat, I know most folks are like me, I go to school and (or) work full time. I love to give people answers if I have them, but just as it is tiring to repeat an answer, searching forum after forum can get you discouraged right quick. So if someone knows a how to, can you just try to give it your best and answer...

Posted by: MP

The FM modulator was HORRID I had to hold it to the stereo or I got static on ANY station. Sent that back after 3 days of listening to hissing. I saw a mod somewhere that opened the case on it and added an antenna, but I thought that defeated the whole "wireless" idea. Its also nice to have a speaker phone that uses the car speakers (WITHOUT SUBS ON! talk about a surprise the first time I tried that) - using wired RCA to headphone plugs.

it is too bad that the 810 lacks A2DP.
I had no idea when I bought it.
Next SE will have stereo BT...

Posted by: UnNormL

matts,

Surprised that you didn't blow your speakers or amps running your input from your amp to the headphone plugs.

Posted by: MP

huh?
I meant the cable that hooks into the receptacle on the w810i stock headphone microphone thingie to rca > stereo THEN stereo to amps to speakers.

If the head unit (stereo) picks up the TDMA/GSM time chop it makes for some interesting bass....

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Posted by: jlees

Hey just a note about the loud humming between tracks..it's probably caused by a poor ground between the source (your SE) and the amplifier. Try running a wire from the audio ground as close to the source as possible. Even if you have to slice back the insulation a little and connecting the other end to your car's chassis ground or the car amplifier outer case. If that doesn't work you may need to purchase an audio noise isolator form anywhere that sells car audio. They're pretty cheap.