Handcent

[koalabear65]

ok, a couple of my ringtones are choppy. I have ringdroid downloaded. Should I redo them through ringdroid. By the way, can I make them on the computer or do I have to do it through my phone because I tried it and it is choppy?? Oh yeah, how do I make those "ring" folders? I have tried but they do not show up on my phone??? The good news is, I am kinda getting the hang of this. (I think I am going to use SMS popup because there are more customization items). Do I assign ringtones just through my phone then??

[Martin030908]

You do not have to use ringdroid to make ringtones. You can make ringtones on your PC.

To add custom ringtones and notifications you must...

On the root of your SD card, create two folders...

1. 'ringtones' (all lower case)
2. 'notifications' (all lower case)

Files you place in the corresponding folder will be available when you select ringtones/notifications.

[koalabear65]

Big question, what is the easiest way to make ringtones on the computer? I know these instructions are somewhere here, but while I have your attention -- THANK YOU!!

[Martin030908]

I just use a free ringtone maker off the internet.

Make Your Own Ringtones - Free Ringtone Maker

[koalabear65]

Can you use SMS popup and handcent together? I like the the display settings on handcent but with SMS popup you can set a different ringer for each contact when they call and when they text? (So 2 ringers per contact for me.)

[toddj]

Yup. just disable the handcent notification/popup
I've been using them in conjunction for a while now.
handcent > menu > settings > notification settings
uncheck enable popup and notifications.
should be all you need to do

[izzysmom]

Yup. just disable the handcent notification/popup
I've been using them in conjunction for a while now.
handcent > menu > settings > notification settings
uncheck enable popup and notifications.
should be all you need to do

Ok this is an interesting concept to me...but I want to make sure I am getting the big picture...(Obviously, I would turn off all notification on the STOCK messaging app) Then I'd d/l hancent - and set as above...and ALSO d/l the SMS POPUP app....and set the preferred ringtones etc to specific contacts for when they text me....
But when I "READ" the texts, I'd be looking at the HANDCENT app...(in other words, you're using the SMS Popup app strictly for the "noise" notification??)

[Martin030908]

I don't see a reason to use SMS pop-up with Handcent installed.

Handcent allows you to change the LED color, and use a "pop-up" over the lock screen already.

[lollipopkid]

Hey Martin seems like you know a lot about Moto Droid. Hope you can help. After 2.2 upgrade I can't seem to find my Droid ringtones. You know, the ones that came preloaded. Can you help? Thanks!!