.ogg?

[the5barrons]

I gather .ogg is a sound file type that the DX (and prob others) for ringtones and such.

I see where it keeps them in the system/media/audio/notification or ringtones. Seeing that the DX can use even mp3 format for ringtones, can I put in any format file to the notifications folder and subsequently use that as a notification tone instead of the factory notification sounds?

I have quite a few downloaded clip files that are just quick mp3's that I used to have on my BB, which could assign any sound for any thing, email text, call, calendar, alarm. The DX can't assign custom sounds except for ringtone. email text and such, is sol (that is unless I'm missing something).

Yes, I know I could run another app to get around it, but I'm not interested in using another app for just ringtones and sounds. I would like to just place files in there and have it work that way if possible.

 

[DF Smod]

You can put mp3 files in that location and it will work just fine :happy:

Sent from my Droid

 

[the5barrons]

Mmmm...nope. Using Astro, it won't let me move or copy anything from my sdcard (.mp3) to the system/media/audio/ringtones or /notifications. It's a grayed out option.

 

[JRobzilla]

Mmmm...nope. Using Astro, it won't let me move or copy anything from my sdcard (.mp3) to the system/media/audio/ringtones or /notifications. It's a grayed out option.

I believe anything /system...will be mounted r/o, so you'll need a root explorer to mount the folder r/w to copy things to it.

 

[the5barrons]

Mmmm...nope. Using Astro, it won't let me move or copy anything from my sdcard (.mp3) to the system/media/audio/ringtones or /notifications. It's a grayed out option.

I believe anything /system...will be mounted r/o, so you'll need a root explorer to mount the folder r/w to copy things to it.

hmmm. I haven't used root explorer yet...just haven't the need. Till now...lol.

I suspect it's easier than I think it is. Root Explorer is the paid app right?

 

[DF Smod]

Root Explorer is the end all of file managment applications - well worth the few dollars

Sent from my Droid

 

[aggie12]

Root Explorer is the end all of file managment applications - well worth the few dollars

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Yeah, this was my first app I paid for and I don't regret one cent of it. Essential for a rooted phone.

 

[psychotic_penguin]

Root Explorer will pay for itself the first time you use it, a must have for a rooted phone.

 

[Abe21599]

i also do this (to use blackberry notification tones lol) and it works.

 

[the5barrons]

So, if I get Root Explorer, I can lose astro right?

 

[Abe21599]

yea i still have both tho. idk why lol just try out root explorer and see if u need both or not..

but yea theyre just both file managers so u should be good with just root explorer

 

[the5barrons]

Ok got it. I see the rw button. I know how to work my way around the file folders...how do I move a mp3 from sd card to the system/media/audio blah blah blah to where there is only ogg?

Swyped while being lazy in the DXForumApp

 

[Abe21599]

Navigate to sdcard, long Pres file, select move, navigate to location you want it to be, click on the R/W button, and click paste.

Sent from my DROIDX

 

[bcals0087]

I also use root explorer, and a file manager specifically for my sd card. Sometimes i feel a little crowded in root explorer when i'm only trying to browse my sd card. The file manager app with the white file icon in the market is light but very efficient.

 

[the5barrons]

Yup, I actually just figured it out right before I checked the thread again. I think a reboot was necessary after moving in order for the files to showon the actual settings menus. Nice how you can move and mount multiple files per folder too. Very cool.

I love having control of the phone. Really...its nice to be able to manipulate basically every facet of it.

Swyped while being lazy in the DXForumApp