How to: MP3 Ring tones on Branded SE Phones (Working!)

[Isoforce]

just i a note too...that I got this working on a w580.

Actually the first time I connected through a usb it had some sync'ing issues. However, when I used BT it worked flawlessly and w/o a hitch. I didnt even have to cut the mp3...i used a full song...7 meg file and it worked.

[scyzor_tay]

how come DRM Packager wont convert like over half the songs I put in it? Wtf is up with this its pissing me off.. I cant even chose My own songs? Anyone have this problem.. it doesnt even convert certain songs and all my songs are .mp3.. just some work and some dont!!!

[saltles]

Guys Guys Guys! I have a Rogers Branded 580i. If you follow the instructions at the top of this page it will work! It works perfectly in fact. Please read and follow instuctions carfully. And don't forget to release the phone when you are done so you don't have trouble the next time!

[Baldilocks]

I am going to sticky this thread.

[Tyrfing]

Hey guys, after reading all these posts and having no success getting my own ringtone on the phone I figured out the problem.

If you have a w580i from AT&T the ringtones are limited to a certain file size. Either cutting the bit rate (what I did) or possibly picking a 20-30 second long clip is required.

So far i've got it to work on any mp3 file (have not tried wma yet), no DRM required.

I haven't found the max file size yet, 576KB was small enough but 592KB was too big. These were all songs I chopped the bit rate on, it was still full length.
My guess is 580KB or 590KB is the max.

I used the Disc2phone software Sony recommends and was in "File Transfer" mode.

The phone will also play any song reguardless of DRM, length, or size in the mp3 player.

Anyone know of a good free program to cut clips from a MP3?

edit: I just tried using MyphoneExplorer. You can also just drag and drop the appropriate sized songs into ANY folder on the phone (in phone mode) and it'll work as well.

[Avalanche™]

Where do i get drivers from!!!!

i read all six pages and not one person said where to get drivers from :-(

[Tyrfing]

Where do i get drivers from!!!!

i read all six pages and not one person said where to get drivers from :-(

Sorry can't help you there I have vista, it downloaded them all for me. There were like seven different drivers too.

Check Sony's website.

[berdmehn]

how do you delete a drm that you dragged onto the white screen?

[berdmehn]

nevermind i found it

It's in:

Memory Stick\MSSEMC\Media Files\Audio directory

[Avalanche™]

jesus christ, what am i doing wrong!?!?!?!?! i do all the instructions and it still says OBEX ERROR Phone didnt answer!

ps is there a free way to "Unbrand" my phone?

[DEH9I]

Did all the step by step instructions as Vrexe posted and it worked just fine. I can use all the converted .dm files now as a ringtones. Thanks a lot for your great post and very easy guide. Was looking for the way to make it work for a long time. Thanks again.

[jaydee123]

I just did this yesterday, & it worked ok, BUT then after a played a few other ringtones embedded on the phone the one I made is no longer there, I looke in the file manager & it diappeared, Where Did it GO??????????????????????

[jaydee123]

I should also say, that I had Contacts showing Sim card, but now showing Contact (ie Phone memory) if this make any difference.

[jnjnjn]

u talkin about me?

i can finally use my mp3 files as a ringtone on my SE W580i now YAYYY !
i been searchin' this topic for a very long time
each & every site i've come across have not led me anywhere
but at last yours worked like magic
much appreciated

THANK YOU VERY MUCH AGAIN !!!!!!

[Baldilocks]

i can finally use my mp3 files as a ringtone on my SE W580i now YAYYY !
i been searchin' this topic for a very long time
each & every site i've come across have not led me anywhere
but at last yours worked like magic
much appreciated

THANK YOU VERY MUCH AGAIN !!!!!!

Glad you got what you needed on HoFo.