The Magnum Chime

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#16 Post by **ConchRepublican** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:40 pm

Love it!

OK, now I need to show my ignorance. I have no cell phone skills. I hate the darn things. But, this would make me happier to have one. How would I get it on my cell? I have a Motorola Razor.

Thanks!

golfmobile · #17 Post by **golfmobile** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:50 pm

First save the mp3 to your computer. Can your Razr handle a micro SD chip? If so, with an adapter to fit the micro SD chip into a USB slot, you can copy it from computer to SD chip, put the chip in the phone, find "memory card" in your phone settings, then probably "Audio." If you then click on it to listen to it, afterwards you should get a prompt such save "Options," "Save," or "Set as ringtone."

Rough answer. However, if you don't have the Razr that allows the SD card, you can email it to your phone, depending on your messaging allowances and service provider. For example, I have AT&T so I could email it to "[my phone number]@mms.att.net." Then go through the steps above.

Also, one thing to keep in mind: most cell phones allow only ringtones that are 200kb or smaller. I didn't check the properties of this chime, but it sounds short enough that it should be within the size limits. Good luck and keep us posted on how it works for you.

golf

#18 Post by **ConchRepublican** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:53 pm

golfmobile wrote:First save the mp3 to your computer. Can your Razr handle a micro SD chip? If so, with an adapter to fit the micro SD chip into a USB slot, you can copy it from computer to SD chip, put the chip in the phone, find "memory card" in your phone settings, then probably "Audio." If you then click on it to listen to it, afterwards you should get a prompt such save "Options," "Save," or "Set as ringtone."

Rough answer. However, if you don't have the Razr that allows the SD card, you can email it to your phone, depending on your messaging allowances and service provider. For example, I have AT&T so I could email it to "[my phone number]@mms.att.net." Then go through the steps above.

Also, one thing to keep in mind: most cell phones allow only ringtones that are 200kb or smaller. I didn't check the properties of this chime, but it sounds short enough that it should be within the size limits. Good luck and keep us posted on how it works for you.

golf

Golf, you da best!

I now have a lunchtime project.

Thanks!

#19 Post by **Styles Bitchley** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:55 pm

ConchRepublican wrote:Love it!

OK, now I need to show my ignorance. I have no cell phone skills. I hate the darn things. But, this would make me happier to have one. How would I get it on my cell? I have a Motorola Razor.

Thanks!

Hey Conch,

I used to have a Razor. The easiest way I found to do it was to use the bluetooth connection to transfer it from my laptop (which has bluetooth) to the phone. Once the mp3 is on your phone, it should appear as one of your ringtones on the ringtone menu.

golfmobile · #20 Post by **golfmobile** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:57 pm

Let us know if you get it to work. I'm curious.

golf

#21 Post by **ConchRepublican** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 8:59 pm

Thanks Styles, but I don't bluetooth.

For some reason, when I emailed my phone, it removed the chime MP3.

golfmobile · #22 Post by **golfmobile** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:26 pm

Conch,

If you want to, PM me your phone number email address and I'll try emailing it to your phone, and we can see if that works, either from my email or from my phone. It should work, in theory -- the file seems to be only 144 kb so it shouldn't be deleting it because of size. Do you have a limit on messaging? Even that shouldn't interfere, as it should accept it and just bill you $0.20 for the message and maybe some pennies for the attachment if you don't pay for messaging on a monthly basis.

Alternatively, does your phone handle a microSD card/chip?

golf

Italian Ice · #23 Post by **Italian Ice** » Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:02 am

Thanks for this guys! A friend of mine programmed this (I HAVE NO IDEA HOW!) to go off when I shut down or turn on my computer.

GAH has a similar tone, 4 beats, a lower tone, usually when its that right moment, usually when something funny happens to Ralph.

Thanks again....this is awesome, but too short for a ringtone though...

#24 Post by **ConchRepublican** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 1:55 pm

golfmobile wrote:Conch,

If you want to, PM me your phone number email address and I'll try emailing it to your phone, and we can see if that works, either from my email or from my phone. It should work, in theory -- the file seems to be only 144 kb so it shouldn't be deleting it because of size. Do you have a limit on messaging? Even that shouldn't interfere, as it should accept it and just bill you $0.20 for the message and maybe some pennies for the attachment if you don't pay for messaging on a monthly basis.

Alternatively, does your phone handle a microSD card/chip?

golf

Hey golf,

Not blowing you off, I appreciate the offer. I've been crazy busy the last few days. I'll sit down and try this again over the weekend.

Thanks!

Walks · #25 Post by **Walks** » Sat Jul 03, 2010 4:51 pm

I played with this a little bit.

There's a little "flutter" at the end, and I'll work on it a little more, but for now:

http://www.russellwalks.com/magchime1.mp3

#26 Post by **J.J. Walters** » Sat Jul 03, 2010 11:44 pm

Oh, yeah! That one is much better!

Thanks Walks!

PhatCat · #27 Post by **PhatCat** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 10:43 pm

Perfect!

#28 Post by **ConchRepublican** » Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:33 pm

I finally got it!

Thanks to a phone upgrade (Blackberry Bold) I just surfed over to James' site and downloaded the chime. Viola! Golden!

PhatCat · #29 Post by **PhatCat** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 9:46 pm

I love it. I use the chime for any incoming text or alert. I use the iconic theme for a ringtone.

I love the looks I get from people. "Yes," I say. "That's the Magnum P.I. theme." Never gets old.

#30 Post by **ConchRepublican** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:51 pm

Now I have to figure out how to get "Work the lock, work the lock, don't look at the dogs . . . you looked at the dogs!!!" on there.

I have the theme for phone calls and the chome for text and email updates.