I have hellfire phoenix v1.9 running on my g2x. I wanted to add a ringtone from my computer into the g2x.
I have installed the android platform driver and then when I connect, I see drives E and F, but cannot explore them.
I searched and found a suggestion to turn on usb storage--but I find no options on the hellfire phoenix v1.9 to do this.
Also, toggling the usb debugging mode does not change anything.
All I am trying to do is to find the native ringtone folder and add my ringtone which I made in a .ogg format.
Please help
The simplest way for you to do this is put the file on your SD card and using either root explorer or ES file manager. You'll want to mount system as writeable via the settings and go to System\media\audio\ringtones\
Note you don't have to make the .ogg files it will still work with MP3's except alarms for some reason. You will also need to reboot before it shows up in your list.
Sorry, but I cannot understand when you say,
--You'll want to mount system as writeable via the settings and go to System\media\audio\ringtones\---
Is there a way to move this .ogg or .mp3 file into the ringtones folder (which exists in System\media\audio\ringtones. I can see all the ringtones once I use file explorer.
Even if I copy the file into a external sd, since it is not as intuitive as cut/copy and paste into the folder--how is this done.
What I was hoping was to be able to open this folder thru the computer when connected thru USB and just drag and drop it into the folder of ringtones. If this is not possible assuming the ringtone I want moved is called vintage.ogg , can this be done with ADB commands? Please help
sksriniv said:
Sorry, but I cannot understand when you say,
--You'll want to mount system as writeable via the settings and go to System\media\audio\ringtones\---
Is there a way to move this .ogg or .mp3 file into the ringtones folder (which exists in System\media\audio\ringtones. I can see all the ringtones once I use file explorer.
Even if I copy the file into a external sd, since it is not as intuitive as cut/copy and paste into the folder--how is this done.
What I was hoping was to be able to open this folder thru the computer when connected thru USB and just drag and drop it into the folder of ringtones. If this is not possible assuming the ringtone I want moved is called vintage.ogg , can this be done with ADB commands? Please help
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Normally it's read only, as in you can look but you can't touch. Writable means you write to it, you can alter or otherwise put information/files there.
And, yes it's as simple as copy and paste, unless you don't know what you're doing in the first place.
Using ES file explorer is the simplest method. Even if you use ADB you still would have to give it the command to mount the system as writable. If you Droid explorer you still need to have the system mounted as writable.
I don't know if it works on all roms, but Gingerbread based roms if you make a directory named ringtones in the Root of the SD card the phone should read it from there, or it does on mine.
Yes, I did everything--thought it was going to work, but it failed.
Steps I took--
Copied a sound.ogg file into the ext sdcard
Installed ES file explorer and under preferences set permissions to write (because I am rooted)
Copied the file from edt sd card
then switched to the systems\media\audio\ringtones folder, was able to see all the ringtones currently present.
Pasted my sound.ogg file---it said "multiple operations completed, but failed to paste sound.ogg Unclear why..
Should I have rebooted after setting permissions to write, before executing the copy and paste operation?
Thanks for the prior help--but need some more..
Use an app called software data cable......works like a charm.....remember u need to be on the same network......it uses FTP service.
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I use a really useful app called Airdroid which you can find on the Google market. It allows you to establish a Wifi connection through your computer's web browser to your phone. I then transfer whatever music, files, shows or anything I want through it.
Thanks everybody
Just followed my previous steps as outlined. Being a noob, I had to do things gingerly, not to screw up. As I guessed, I have to reboot, before the ability to write takes effect (on es file explorer). Then it is just a matter of copy and paste.
Thanks all
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I am trying the get my Viewsonic G Tablet up and running.
As of now, I have it rooted. I'm using AndRootFile to TRY to move files to various System folders, to install them.
Problem 1)The files I need are in a Folder called G Tablet on my SDCard1 (internal storage, not actually an SD Card). Though AndRootFile sees every other file and folder in the SDCard folder, it doesn't see G Tablet. Every other file manager does, but AndRootFile doesn't. That is odd, of course.
Problem 2)This is where my noobism really comes out. Even though AnfRootFile claims to be a bit of a one stop shop file system explorer (allowing copying and moving of files), I do not no how to actually copy a file. I press and hold and get no pop-up menu. There is no "move," copy," or "edit" feature when hitting the menu tab. The small selection of features that pop up with the menu tab are unlabeled, but after trial and error to figure out what they actually do, not a single one actually allows any type of management of files or folders, except to make a folder R/W -- not that I can actually DO anything with that information since I cant move anything around.
HELP!!
Nevermind. I'm dumb.
I still do not know why it did see my G Tablet folder, but I made a new folder and copied the need file to it. As for the moving... I just missed that tool in the toolbar.
[A] Why AndRootFile can't see G Tablet folder
This got me stuck for a while too. It's the space in the folder name that's the problem.
Just rename the folder from "G Tablet" to "G-Tablet" and it will work just fine.
I have also been messing around with this program. I see how to change it to R/W, but I don't see a way to change it back to R/O. Is there a need to do this, or am I just missing something? Thanks for any help you can provide.
Not able to copy to system/app
I am trying to install g/Market, gmail and maps on my viewsonic gtablet by following this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=827209
i installed the AndRootFile and trying to copy files from sdcard to system/etc/permission and system/app but it is not able to copy.
It shows the error that this is read only area and not able copy.
Please guide me how am i able to go ahead to fix it.
Thanks so much.
After you have read and follow this tutorial, you will be able to do the following:
*Remove ringtones, alarms, and notification tones that you don't use
*Add your own ringtones, alarms, and notification tones that you WILL use
**This is not the same as downloading and using a ringtone from the internet, or wherever. Those methods allow the phone to play the file from your memory card. With this method, we are physically removing or adding directly in the ROM itself.
**Make a backup! I am NOT responsible for ANYTHING that YOU do.
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. Now, Let's proceed.
Alright... So you wanna do this, here is what you will need:
*ADB Installed and working
*Root Manager of some sort (I use Android Commander)
*Format Factory - This is freeware, so it's not warez.
Step 1. Download and install Format Factory. This is the program I use for everything. If you have one of your own preference, it can be substituted.
IMPORTANT: When installing Format Factory, choose CUSTOM install, and uncheck the toolbar boxes. Otherwise, you are gonna get toolbars installed. You have been warned.
Step 2. Open Format Factory and click "All to OGG", located under the "Audio" tab on the left. (OGG is universal from Android to Android. That's why this is the chosen option. Also, the sound quality is not noticeably different, and uses less space than an MP3)
Step 3. Now a new screen appears. Click "Add File", and navigate to your audio files that you want as ringtones, alarm, etc. Once selected, click "OK"
DO NOT CHANGE THE OGG SETTINGS. DEFAULT SETTINGS WORK FINE
Step 4. Now you should be back at your main window, as if you just started the program. You should now see your selected files listed in the right window of the program. On the top bar, click "Start."
**Once the conversion process is finished, you may close the program. By default, your saved files will go to documents/FFOutput
Step 5. Open your Root Explorer program, I use Android Commander
**In Android Commander, the left window is your PC, the right is your phone
Step 6. With your Root Explorer program, navigate to your newly created OGG files. Once you see them listed, select them. In Android commander, to select a file, you must put a check mark in the box associated with that file.
Step 7. Move these newly selected files to your phone, by clicking the "Copy" button above the left window in Android Commander. In the right window, you will want to make sure that you are within your "/system/media/***" folder, to insure these files are copied to the correct location.
Step 8. Reboot and test.
Please note: "***" represents the respective folders. i.e. "ringtones", "notifications", etc.
If you want to remove audio files that you do not use, just select them, and click "Delete" from within their respective folders, using Android Commander.
**Once they are deleted, if you have no backup, they are gone!
I hope this has helped some of you, who wish to do this. If it has, please click THANKS.
Constructive criticism is always welcome. any questions, just ask.
I would suggest backing up the first first...
adb pull /system/media media-backup
You could replace steps 5-8 with this if you know how to use adb.
From cmd prompt:
adb remount /system
adb push drive:\path\to\folder-with-oggs /system/media/(ringtones/alarms/ui)
adb reboot
Can I just ask what's the advantage of doing this versus using a tone off of your SD card? Seems like a lot of extra work.
designgears said:
I would suggest backing up the first first...
adb pull /system/media media-backup
You could replace steps 5-8 with this if you know how to use adb.
From cmd prompt:
adb remount /system
adb push drive:\path\to\folder-with-oggs /system/media/(ringtones/alarms/ui)
adb reboot
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Got that in the OP, to backup your stuff first. ..And thanks for the command prompt commands. I'll give those a shot.
harlenm said:
Can I just ask what's the advantage of doing this versus using a tone off of your SD card? Seems like a lot of extra work.
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The advantage to doing this is nothing more than getting rid of extra stuff on your phone. Once the files are converted, you can put them aside somewhere and always have them.
This is with the understanding that you already have these ringtones on your memory card... This is a way to get them off your memory card, and on your phone. This in turn keeps your memory card clean.
I personally like this, because the only stuff that is on my phone is what I use, and nothing more. Even programs I don't use, get stripped from whatever ROM I am using.
FUNCTION > FORM
Ty for ya time there TribalartGod.
Works well....AND i have been trying to find something like this android commander.
So double thanks to ya
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Got that in the OP, to backup your stuff first. ..And thanks for the command prompt commands. I'll give those a shot.
The advantage to doing this is nothing more than getting rid of extra stuff on your phone. Once the files are converted, you can put them aside somewhere and always have them.
This is with the understanding that you already have these ringtones on your memory card... This is a way to get them off your memory card, and on your phone. This in turn keeps your memory card clean.
I personally like this, because the only stuff that is on my phone is what I use, and nothing more. Even programs I don't use, get stripped from whatever ROM I am using.
FUNCTION > FORM
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android reads your sd card for media just like it does on the system partition.
if you wanna keep your sdcard clean of ringtones/alarms/notifications files
just make a folder on your sd card called media then create the other folders to mimic android's system partition.
so it would be
media/audio/alarms
media/audio/notifications
media/audio/ringtones
that way the media scanner has to do less searching
and if you have small system partitions like older phones this really helps to strip them out the rom and put them on the sd card.
Thx for the info. Works great for my wife's Samsung infuse. I rooted it but for some reason it wont let me set custom ringtones without loading a custom rom. So this method worked great to replace her ringtones on rooted stock rom. Unfortunately there really isn't a solid custom rom for the infuse with what I tested so far.
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Great tut. Ill keep it in mind as I normally just use a zip that drops my ringtones into the proper folder and deletes the ones I don't use. Or use root explorer to delete them if there are new ones not in my list.
Extract ringtones
After reading this i thought i could be able to extract ringtones from any rom from the system/media/ringtones/ but unfortunately i couldnt find any of them there.Where else could they be?
vinayakmt said:
After reading this i thought i could be able to extract ringtones from any rom from the system/media/ringtones/ but unfortunately i couldnt find any of them there.Where else could they be?
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I'm no longer on this device...but what Rom are you trying to pull them from? I can still help. Pm me if need be
LG-P769 - Needs MIUI
I've been wondering how to do this. Now I have only my sd tones as I deleted the ones I didn't like (all of them moslty). Thanks!
Nice!
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I recently Wiped my Phone completely and decided to Re-Flash Viper 1.2.1.
I noticed a problem prior to re-installing but thought nothing of if since it wasn't crucial at the time.
In Root explorer, I am able to delete [i normally delete boot animations] system files but not add where I need to add. Example, I wanted to add a ringtone to my system/media/ringtones folder. I normally [for the last six years] could just copy and paste such files using a root file manager.
However, when I any these files to for example /system/customize/resource/ it doesnt add it. BUT IT DOES rename the file and save it under a dif folder.
Example. Tried copying-copy to-moving to "androidtwirp.mp3" from sdcard to /system/media/notifications and a message pops up saying"notificationsandroidtwirp.mp3 successfully copied-moved to" and it saves notificationsandroidtwirp.mp3 to /system/media/ and it stays there. retrying from that location only results in "notificationsnotificationsandroidtwirp.mp3".
So not only does it rename the file but it saves it in the wrong location. I am at a loss for word. I tried the basics to tryand fix this but i cant seem to hit it on the head.
Thanks!
Edit: Not updating Super SU app, file explorer seems to have worked. Will attempt to duplicate problem to see what actually caused.it.
FOUND IT!
Updating my ES File explorer broke my system writing ability. DO NOT UPDATE is because when you do...
Any file you move, copy/paste to the system will not work properly.
This first happened when I tried to copy and paste a boot animation after I updated ES root explorer. It would rename whatever file i was trying to paste/move/copy over and save it under a sub folder.
example.
copying a ringtone [i.e. androidtwirp.mp3] from SDCard to System folder, the path is /system/media/audio/ringtones/ and it would rename it "ringtonesandroidtwirp.mp3" and save it under /system/media/audio/.
So basically not only was it renamed [which i didnt want it to be] but it would save it to the folder before the actual folder i needed it to be in, plus it would corrupt the file deeming it useless.
moving "ringtonesandroidtwirp.mp3" into the correct folder would only result in "ringtonesringtonesandroidtwirp.mp3"
this happened across the board with all files being moved around
The ES File Explorer version 1.2.1 comes with works flawlessly so don't update it.
I uninstalled ES [also any folders in SDcard related to it] and downloaded JRummy's root explorer and everything is back to normal except i have to reboot the phone to see files [like ringtones and notifications] that i added to the system.
I think it has something to do with our devices having an unlocked bootloaader, but still S-ON. There's S-OFF in the Dev section now if you really need to write to the system folder a lot.
I came from the Vibrant so I know what you're going through
Yeah, im on a low hboot so s-off might not be in my plans since I can practically flash what I want but it was ES file explorer, when I updated the apk the root permissions broke when writting to the system. I emailed the dev and they said they'd have it fixed on the next update.
echo en Android
Well I've read a good number of articles online about setting your own ringtone on the Apollo - none of which work on this G3 Modded phone for some reason?
I cannot write a new folder called media on the internal SD card - it will not let me.
I can write a new folder called media on the ext_SD card but it will only allow me to put one folder inside....
No matter what I try, the phone will only look at reading the media folder in the system for the default ringtones...
So, does anybody have any idea how to choose your own ringtone and notification?
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Well I've read a good number of articles online about setting your own ringtone on the Apollo - none of which work on this G3 Modded phone for some reason?
I cannot write a new folder called media on the internal SD card - it will not let me.
I can write a new folder called media on the ext_SD card but it will only allow me to put one folder inside....
No matter what I try, the phone will only look at reading the media folder in the system for the default ringtones...
So, does anybody have any idea how to choose your own ringtone and notification?
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If you have root you can push your ringtones to system/media/audio/rintones (or system/media/audio/notifications for notifications).
zygis10 said:
If you have root you can push your ringtones to system/media/audio/rintones (or system/media/audio/notifications for notifications).
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I have root access but for whatever reason cannot copy/move any files to system/media/audio/ringtones etc..?
Any ideas?
Perhaps I don't understand "push"..?
gtd2000 said:
I have root access but for whatever reason cannot copy/move any files to system/media/audio/ringtones etc..?
Any ideas?
Perhaps I don't understand "push"..?
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When I use Astro - I copy or move the file but then once I choose paste I get an error : "Could not write file"
gtd2000 said:
When I use Astro - I copy or move the file but then once I choose paste I get an error : "Could not write file"
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Try using root explorer, at the top right corner there will be mount R/W button just press it when you will be in system/media/audio/rintones and you should be able to copy. The same with notifications.
zygis10 said:
Try using root explorer, at the top right corner there will be mount R/W button just press it when you will be in system/media/audio/rintones and you should be able to copy. The same with notifications.
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Well I managed to get Root Browser installed onto the phone - then although I could transfer the files finally, the system wouldn't see them as .mp3 files.
Converted them online to .ogg and the system still couldn't see them...when selecting ringtone etc.
Rebooted phone as a last effort and all is now well :silly:
I'm not so sure why this is so difficult really - it was all very simple on the previous non-Smart phone from ZTE :cyclops:
Thanks for the help
You're welcome
Hi everybody! I'm new to the forum and to Android devices too, so please forgive me if I'm making some simple mistakes.
I've recently bought this beautiful device, and I've recently customized it with MaximusHD ROM so now I'm running Android 4.2.2 + Sense 5.0
I want to add my customized iPhone ringtones to my One S. I've googled for something that around the world and it seems damn simple but I cannot manage it to work as expected. I've searched also this forum and the instructions seems everywhere like this:
1) plug your device to the computer
2) transfer your ringtones to the equivalent folder on the device (somewhere it's called ringtones, somewhere else Ringtones I don't know if it's important or not)
3) that's it! You can add your ringtones browsing into Settings - Sound.
Well, I perform the steps but no ringtones at all!
I've tried to replace their extension from .m4r to m4a and also mp3 but nothing changed.
I've tried to reboot and or switch off my device, nothing.
I've tried to put the ringtones in the Download folder and the move them from inside the device with Solid Explorer, nothing.
I've tried to put them in Music folder, nothing at all...
What's wrong?
The ringtones aren't bought from iTunes, they are simple mp3 cropped to 30 sec with this site http audiko dot net/
They are DRM free in fact Solid Explorer can playback them regardless their file extension.
I've even found a thread where it's talking about a .nomedia file in the folder, but it's not the case of my device with Android File Transfer and Solid Explorer I don't see any .nomedia file into Ringtones folder.
Thank you for your help in advice!
Give "media scanner" from play store a try...
Sometimes even my phone needs some time to find all new custom ringtones...
foeti said:
Give "media scanner" from play store a try...
Sometimes even my phone needs some time to find all new custom ringtones...
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Hi, where can I find that option on Play Store?
However in the meantime I've found a solution.... really strange but it works.
I've sent the mp3s via Bluetooth. I had to rename it from m4r to mp3 first but after that I've transferred them to the phone, Settings -> Sound displayed them instantly without rebooting the device. I've noticed that they're stored in downloads/bluetooth folder.
It seems to me that if the Sense doesn't "see" the files then it won't work nevertheless the folder I put them in.
But I can live with mp3 stored in downloads/bluetooth folder. :laugh:
It just sounds really strange to me it doesn't work in the easier way.
I assume that your device is rooted. Use ES File Explorer ... tools ... root explorer ... mount R/W ... then, open system folder ... media folder ... audio ... ringtones. That's where to copy and paste your ringtones. Afterward, simply change ES File Explorer back to R/O and reboot. Your new ringtones will now be in the settings menu.
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I assume that your device is rooted. Use ES File Explorer ... tools ... root explorer ... mount R/W ... then, open system folder ... media folder ... audio ... ringtones. That's where to copy and paste your ringtones. Afterward, simply change ES File Explorer back to R/O and reboot. Your new ringtones will now be in the settings menu.
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Yes, it's rooted since I've installed MaximusHD ROM.
In one of my attempts I've tried to put the ringtones in that folder with Solid Explorer (that asked me for permissions) then I rebooted the device but still nothing, only I don't remember if in that attempt the file extensions were mp3 or m4r (ven if it seems it doesn't matter, at least to the file manager that playback them even if I rename it .ogg).
There's one thing that I don't understand: I've noticed that Android File Manager shows me the content of /storage/emulated/0 folder; however in the folder /storage/emulated/0/Ringtones there are two ringtones (hangouts_message.ogg and hangouts_video_call.ogg) that system sound settings recognize without problems. The thing that I don't understand it's why it doesn't work if I put my files among this two.
Oh and there's also another ringtone that the system sound settings recognize and it's placed in /storage/emulated/0/media/audio/notifications but again if I put my files there they aren't recognized.
I don't understand why files sent via Bluetooth works while transferring directly in the proper folder by USB don't...
They can be ogg or mp3 files, either will work. However they need to be placed into system folders, not simply put into storage folders of internal memory on your sd card. In order to do that you will need root explorer or ES file explorer, and mount the system as I explained earlier. If you need a step by step instruction, let me know.
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They can be ogg or mp3 files, either will work. However they need to be placed into system folders, not simply put into storage folders of internal memory on your sd card. In order to do that you will need root explorer or ES file explorer, and mount the system as I explained earlier. If you need a step by step instruction, let me know.
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Hi, thank you. What's really sound strange to me it's that a "normal user" has to root his device to put some ringtones on it while using Bluetooth everything works fine. I mean, even Apple let you put your ringtones with iTunes, without jailbraking the iPhone.
Besides, if this is the only method that works, then I really don't understand what is the purpose of Ringtones, Notifications folders in the /storage/emulated/0 (those normally displayed by Android File Transfer app) if they doesn't do what expected.
Those folders already existed on the phone, I didn't touch anything.
Actually, the Maximus rom changes your sd card ... my guess is, that is what is keeping you from simply dropping the files into the ringtone folder, like you can on a stock rom. None the less, if you are rooted, the best and most complete way, is to do what I described earlier.
Yeah, it's possible. I can ask on the official topic of that ROM maybe.
Thank you for your help I'll make a test and let you know if it worked.
:-/
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