I bought a new Motorola V750 Adventure mobile phone as part of my Verizon new every 2 plan. When I searched the internet for help with downloading my own ringtones on the phone I found that many blogs reported that Verizon prevented users from installing their ringtones. I tried the P2K Commander method, but gave up when I couldn’t get past just viewing the folder names on the phone. It turns out that there is a simple method to send yourself ringtone files (mp3) using a microSD memory card. This method will cost you a pix message for each ringtone sent, so hopefully you have a texting/messaging package that permits you a number of messages per month. I just bought this phone in January 2009 and verified that the firmware is the latest version.
The following is a summary of the steps required to save your mp3 ringtone files as ringtones on your Verizon Motorola V750 Adventure:
The process is actually quite simple. It does require use of a microSD memory card, so make sure you have one on hand as well as a computer with the capability of interfacing with the memory card (requires an adapter).
Items you will need:
· microSD memory card. If you don’t have one, go to your nearest Walmart, Target or drug store and buy one. They are very reasonable at under $20. Most come with an SD adapter which you will need to interface with your computer.
· A computer capable of interfacing with the microSD card (via a SD card slot or some external memory card reader)
The Process:
· If you are using a brand new microSD card right out of the package then you must first format it for your V750 . Remove the back cover of the V750 and insert the memory card. Choose MENU->Setting & Tools->Memory->Card Memory->Format Card. Formatting takes just a few seconds. When format is complete you can remove the card from the V750.
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· Place the memory card in the adapter and connect it to your computer.
· Copy the desired mp3 files from your computer and place them in the My Sounds folder on the memory card
· Safely remove the memory card from the computer and insert it into the memory card slot on the back of the V750 (requires removal of back cover).
· On the V750 navigate to MENU->Media Center->Music & Tones->My Sounds. Highlight one of the desired sound files and press the right soft key (Options).
· Highlight and select Send
· Highlight and select New Picture Message
· Type your own cell phone number in the To: field
· Send the message
· When you receive the message, open it and press the right soft key (Options) and then highlight and select Save Sound option.
· Type in a new name for the file if you don’t like the given name, then press the right soft key (Set As). Highlight and select Set As Ringtone.
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